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, July 11, 2023 Meeting Duration: 06:30 PM to 08:19 PM CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Bill Krawietz called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. Members of City Council Present: Mayor Bill Krawietz Council Member Mark Morkovsky, Place 1 Council Member Yvonne Chapman, Place 2 Council Member Charles Hughes, Place 3 Mayor Pro Tem Clint Hays Place 4 Council Member David Bullock, Place 5 Council Member Mechelle Salmon, Place 6 Members of City Council Absent: City Staff Present: City Manager Charles West, City Attorney Jason M. Rammel, Police Lieutenant Nolan Byrd, Executive Assistant Ashley Gohlke REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS 2.A. Police Department: Monthly Report Report given by Police Lieutenant Nolan Byrd. 2.B. City Manager Update Report given by City Manager Charles West. 2.C. Public Works Update Report given by Public Works Director Tim Parker. 2.D. Planning And Zoning Commission Update No update given. 2.E. Parks & Recreation Update Report given by Commissioner Rebekah Hays. 2.F. Economic Development Foundation  Report given by EDF Executive Director Paula Stakes. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 3.A. Administer the Oath of Office to the City Council Member, Place 4, of the Home Rule City of Bulverde, Texas. City Manager Charles West administered the Oath of Office for City Council Member Place 4, Clint Hays. 3.B. Discuss and take action on appointing Mayor Pro Tem. Motion: Council Member, Place 5 Bullock made a motion seconded by Council Member, Place 4 Hays to Approve Chuck Hughes as Mayor Pro Tem. Motion carried (7) ayes to (0) nays. 3.C. Consider A Variance To Sections 3.08.102 And 3.08.132, Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Bulverde Texas To Allow An Attached Sign Over 32 Square Feet And Directional Signs In Excess Of 8 Total Square Feet And 4 Square Feet Per Sign Face On The Property Generally Located At 20475 State Highway 46, Spring Branch, Texas 78070. Motion: Mayor Krawietz made a motion seconded by Council Member, Place 3 Hughes to Approve. Motion carried (7) ayes to (0) nays. Ord #732 3.D. Consider A Special Use Permit For Property Located At 5675 U.S. Highway 281 N., Spring Branch, Texas 78070 To Permit A Combination Microbrewery, Taproom, And Restaurant. Motion: Council Member, Place 5 Bullock made a motion seconded by Council Member, Place 4 Hays to Approve. Motion carried (7) ayes to (0) nays. Ord #733 3.E. Consider An Ordinance Amending The Zoning For Property Located At 4510 Us Highway 281 N., Bulverde, Texas 78163 To Planned Development District – Ten Thousand Pots, With A Base Zone Of C-2 Commercial And Allowing A Retail Shop With Outdoor Storage. Mayor Bill Krawietz opened the public hearing at 7:09. No public spoke. Mayor Bill Krawietz closed the public hearing at 7:09. Motion: Council Member, Place 4 Hays made a motion seconded by Council Member, Place 3 Hughes to Approve. Motion carried (7) ayes to (0) nays. Ord #734 3.F. Consider A Variance To Section 3.08.102, Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Bulverde Texas To Allow A Monument Sign Over 16 Feet With An Area Per Sign Face Over 70 Square Feet And A Total Area Over 90 Square Feet On The Property Generally Located At 4510 Us Highway 281 N., Bulverde, Texas 78163. Motion: Mayor Krawietz made a motion seconded by Council Member, Place 1 Morkovsky to Deny. Motion carried (7) ayes to (0) nays. 3.G. Consider Amending Chapter 14, Zoning, The City Of Bulverde Code Of Ordinances By Amending The Use Table In Section 14.04.002 To Add Uses Allowed By Special Use Permit. Motion: Council Member, Place 4 Hays made a motion seconded by Council Member, Place 2 Chapman to Approve. Motion carried (7) ayes to (0) nays. Ord #735 3.H. Consider Executing A Letter Agreement Extending The Franchise Agreement Of Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc. Motion: Mayor Krawietz made a motion seconded by Council Member, Place 6 Salmon to Approve. Motion carried (7) ayes to (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 7:38 P.M. the City Council convened into Executive Session to discuss the following: 6.A. Pursuant To Texas Government Code § 551.071(1), The City Council Shall Convene In A Closed Session To Seek Advice From The City’s Attorney Regarding Pending Litigation Styled City Of Bulverde, Texas V. Pesado Construction Company And Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC, Cause No. C2023-1008E, 466th District Court, Comal County, Texas. 6.B. 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 wastewater treatment plant planned for Diamante Ranch. 6.C. 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 Code Enforcement At 7022 Oak Circle Drive, Bulverde, Texas 78163. 6.D. Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.071, The City Council Shall Convene In A Closed Session to Deliberate The Appointment Or Removal Of Members Of The Planning And Zoning Commission, The Zoning Board of Adjustment, And The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION At 8:18 P.M. the City Council reconvened from Executive Session and took the following action on items discussed in Executive Session: 7.A. Take action on any items discussed in the Executive Session. The City Council decided to appoint Bradley McCollum as an alternate for the Planning & Zoning Commission. Motion: Council Member, Place 5 Bullock made a motion seconded by Council Member, Place 1 Morkovsky to Approve. Motion carried (7) ayes to (0) nays. ADJOURNMENT 8:19 P.M. There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned. ________________________ Charles West City Manager / City Secretary