City Council Meeting Agendas & Information

These minutes have been prepared to satisfy the requirements of Section 551.021 of the Texas Government Code. Audio recordings of most City meetings can be obtained at www.bulverdetx.gov. City of Bulverde, Texas City Council Meeting Tuesday, February 14, 2023 Meeting Duration: 06:30 PM to 08:25 PM CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER Members of City Council Present: Mayor Bill Krawietz Council Member Mark Morkovsky, Place 1 Council Member Yvonne Chapman, Place 2 Mayor Pro Tem Clint Hays Place 4 Council Member David Bullock, Place 5 Council Member Mechelle Salmon, Place 6 Members of City Council Absent: Council Member Charles Hughes, Place 3 City Staff Present: City Manager Charles West, City Attorney Jason M. Rammel, Chief of Police Gary Haecker, REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS 2.I. Police Department: Monthly Report Monthly Report presented by Chief Gary Haecker 2.II. Finance Department: Monthly Report Monthly Report presented by City Manager Charles West 2.III. Public Works Update Monthly Report presented by City Manager Charles West 2.IV. Planning And Zoning Commission Update Monthly Report presented by City Manager Charles West 2.V. Parks & Recreation Update Monthly Report and update presented by Park Board Representative 2.VI. Economic Development Foundation Tom Hackleman updated the Council on Paula Stakes, serving as the interim Director. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 3.I. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL BULVERDE POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT Chief Haecker presented the Annual Police Department Report 3.II. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BULVERDE, TEXAS GRANTING A SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FOR THE USE OF THE BULVERDE COMMUNITY PARK ON MARCH 25, APRIL 22, MAY 20, AND JUNE 18, 2023, AND A WAIVER OR MODIFICATION TO CHAPTER 15, PARKS AND RECREATION, SECTIONS 15.03.001, 15.02.008, 15.03.002, AND 15.03.009(17), CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BULVERDE TEXAS TO WAIVE PERSONAL LIABILITY; ALLOW THE USE OF VEHICLES TO ACCESS THE GAZEBO; WAIVE ESTABLISHED FEES; AND OPERATE OR USE NOISE PRODUCING DEVICES. Motion: Yvaonne Chapman made a motion seconded by Bill Kraweitz to approve. Motion carried unanimously six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays. 3.III. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL ORDERING A REGULAR ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF BULVERDE, TEXAS ON MAY 6, 2023, TO ELECT CITY OFFICERS; ESTABLISHING AN EARLY VOTING LOCATION, ELECTION PRECINCTS, AND POLLING PLACES FOR SAID ELECTION; MAKING PROVISIONS FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE ELECTION; AND PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Motion: Bill Kraweitz made a motion seconded by Clint Hays to approve the ordering of an election . Motion carried unanimously six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays. 3.IV. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF JOINT ELECTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BULVERDE, COMAL ISD, CITY OF NEW BRAUNFELS, CITY OF GARDEN RIDGE, AND COMAL COUNTY Motion: Bill Kraweitz made a motion seconded by Clint Hays to approve the joint election agreement. Motion carried unanimously six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays. 3.V. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION ALLOWING THE CITY TO PARTICPATE IN THE TEXAS SMART BUY PROGRAM Motion: Mechelle Salmon made a motion seconded by Mark Morkovsky to approve a resolution to participate in the Texas Smart Buy Program. Motion carried unanimously six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays. 3.VI. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR FOR  TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT UPGRADE GRANT #47303-01 Motion: Clint Hays made a motion seconded by Yvonne Chapman to approve a resolution on a grant application. Motion carried unanimously six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays. 3.VII. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR FOR BODY CAMERA / IN-CAR CAMERA AND SEVER UPGRADE. GRANT #47791-01 Motion: Clint Hays made a motion seconded by Mechelle Salmon to approve a resolution for the grant application. Motion carried unanimously six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays. 3.VIII. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON A LETTER FROM ALAMO AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS TO ACCEPT OR DECLINE FUNDS FROM THE GLO. Motion: Bill Kraweitz made a motion seconded by Clint Hays to approve a letter from AACOG to accept funds from the GLO. Motion carried unanimously six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays. 3.IX. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR JANUARY 10, 2023 Motion: Mechelle Salmon made a motion seconded by Clint Hays to approve the January 10, 2023 City Council meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays. PUBLIC COMMENTS NOT RELATED TO POSTED AGENDA ITEMS REPORTS BY ELECTED OFFICIALS AND CITY STAFF ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST EXECUTIVE SESSION At 7:46 P.M. the City Council convened into Executive Session to discuss the following: 6.I. Pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071(2), the City Council shall convene in a closed session to conduct a private consultation with the City’s attorney on a matter in which the attorney has a duty of confidentiality, namely: (A) Petition filed by TAG DEVCO, Inc. and Rosemary Laubach for creation of West Comal County Municipal Utility District No. 1 covering approximately 116 acres located generally south of State Highway 46, west of Laubach Run, and north of Maximino Ridge Road; and (B) Permit for Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit for a development known locally as Diamante Ranch, being approximately  133.33 acres generally located north of FM 1863, west of Stahl Ln., and south of Cast Iron Cove. 6.II. Pursuant To Texas Government Code § 551.074(A)(2), The City Council Shall Convene In A Closed Session To Deliberate The Evaluation And Duties Of The City Manager At 8:25 P.M. the City Council reconvened from Executive Session and took the following action on items discussed in Executive Session. No Action Taken ADJOURNMENT 8:25 P.M. There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned. ________________________ Charles West City Manager