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, October 8, 2024 Meeting Duration: 6:30 PM to 10:47 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 Mayor Pro Tem Mark Morkovsky, Place 1 Council Member Yvonne Chapman, Place 2 Council Member Clint Hays Place 4 Council Member Joe Alexandre, Place 5 Members of City Council Absent: Council Member Charles Hughes, Place 3 Council Member Christopher Goth, Place 6 City Staff Present: City Manager Charles West, City Attorney Megan Santee, City Secretary Sandra V. Ham, Chief of Police Gary Haecker, Planning Director Danny Batts, and Public Works Director Tim Parker REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS 2.A. Proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month – Crisis Center of Comal County Mayor Bill Krawietz presented a Proclamation in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month to the Crisis Center of Comal County. 2.B. Proclamation for Hill Country Night Sky Month Mayor Bill Krawietz presented a Proclamation in recognition of Hill Country Night Sky Month to Michelle Molina of the Comal County Friends of the Night Sky. 2.C. Police Department: Monthly Report Report given by Police Chief Gary Haecker. Prior to the commencement of the Police Department Monthly Report, Mayor Bill Krawietz presented recognition to Chief Gary Haecker for 20 years of service to the City of Bulverde. Additionally, Texas State Senator Donna Campbell presented a special recognition to Chief Haecker. 2.D. Finance Department: Monthly Report  Report given by City Manager Charles West. 2.E. Public Works Update Report given by Public Works Director Tim Parker. 2.F. Parks & Recreation Update No report was given. 2.G. Economic Development Foundation Report given by Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Paula Stakes. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 3.A. Consider approval of the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from September 10, 2024. 3.B. Consider approval of the Joint City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission Workshop Minutes from September 19, 2024. Motion: Mayor Krawietz made a motion seconded by Council Member, Place 5 Alexandre to approve the Consent Agenda. Vote: Motion carried (5) ayes to (0) nays. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 4.A. Consider acceptance of the annual Audit for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. Motion: Council Member, Place 4 Hays made a motion seconded by Council Member, Place 5 Alexandre to approve acceptance of the annual Audit for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. Vote: Motion carried (5) ayes to (0) nays. 4.B. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the 2025 Street Maintenance Plan. Public Works Director Tim Parker provided a presentation on the 2025 Street Maintenance Plan. Motion: Mayor Krawietz made a motion seconded by Council Member, Place 4 Hays to approve the listed projects as stated, as well as to approve the utilization of current contractor LCR for the bid alternate in the 2024 Street Maintenance Plan. Vote: Motion carried (5) ayes to (0) nays. 4.C. Presentation and discussion on the Charter Review Commission and report on the first meeting of the Commission. Charter Review Commission Chairman Francesca Watson provided a report. Council provided direction for the Commission to have a completed report in early 2025, in order to have possible charter amendments included on the May 2025 Election ballot. 4.D. Hold a public hearing and consider approval of an ordinance granting a variance to Sections 17.03.005, 17.04.003, and 17.04.004 related to Cuts and Fills and Disturbance within Steep Slope of the City of Bulverde Code of Ordinances, at 4360 US HWY 281 N, Spring Branch, TX. Mayor Krawietz opened the Public Hearing at 8:09 PM. There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was immediately closed. Motion: Council Member, Place 5 Alexandre made a motion seconded by Council Member, Place 6 Goth to table an ordinance granting a variance to Sections 17.03.005, 17.04.003, and 17.04.004 related to Cuts and Fills and Disturbance within Steep Slope of the City of Bulverde Code of Ordinances, at 4360 US HWY 281 N, Spring Branch, TX, until the requestor provides a revised site footprint. Vote: Motion carried (5) ayes to (0) nays. 4.E. Hold a public hearing and consider approval of an ordinance granting a variance to Section 3.08.102(a)(2) and Section 3.08.102(a)(3) of the City of Bulverde Code of Ordinances, at 407 Singing Hills, Ste 101, Spring Branch, TX 78070. Mayor Krawietz opened the Public Hearing at 8:14 PM. There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was immediately closed. Motion: Mayor Krawietz made a motion seconded by Council Member, Place 4 Hays to approve an ordinance granting a variance to Section 3.08.102(a)(2) and Section 3.08.102(a)(3) of the City of Bulverde Code of Ordinances, at 407 Singing Hills, Ste 101, Spring Branch, TX 78070, as recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission. Vote: Motion carried (5) ayes to (0) nays. Ordinance #775 4.F. Hold a public hearing and consider approval of an ordinance granting a variance to Section 3.08.102(a)(2) and Section 3.08.102(b)(2)(B) of the City of  Bulverde Code of Ordinances, at 18502 Forty-Six Parkway, Spring Branch, Texas 78070. Mayor Krawietz opened the Public Hearing at 8:22 PM. One comment was received by Council. Mayor Bill Krawietz closed the Public Hearing at 8:25 PM. Motion: Mayor Krawietz made a motion seconded by Council Member, Place 4 Hays to approve an ordinance granting a variance to Section 3.08.102(a)(2) and Section 3.08.102(b)(2)(B) of the City of Bulverde Code of Ordinances, at 18502 Forty-Six Parkway, Spring Branch, Texas 78070, specifically granting the requested variance for the monument sign, and granting a variance for the attached sign of 80% of the sign area requested. Vote: Motion carried (5) ayes to (0) nays. Ordinance #776 4.G. Discuss and consider an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bulverde, Texas, amending Chapter 14, Zoning, City of Bulverde Code of Ordinances, by amending Article 14.13, Miscellaneous Development Standards, to add a new Section 14.13.015, Structures Permitted within Setbacks, to define which types of structures may be placed within required building setbacks. Mayor Krawietz opened the Public Hearing at 8:33 PM. One comment was received by Council. Mayor Bill Krawietz closed the Public Hearing at 8:33 PM. Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Morkovsky, Place 1 made a motion seconded by Mayor Krawietz to approve an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bulverde, Texas, amending Chapter 14, Zoning, City of Bulverde Code of Ordinances, by amending Article 14.13, Miscellaneous Development Standards, to add a new Section 14.13.015, Structures Permitted within Setbacks, to define which types of structures may be placed within required building setbacks. Vote: Motion carried (5) ayes to (0) nays. Ordinance #777 4.H. Discuss and consider an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bulverde, Texas, amending Chapter 14, Zoning, City of Bulverde Code of Ordinances, Article 14.01, Administration and General Provisions, Section 14.01.019, Special Use Permits, to expand the types of uses that may be authorized by special use permits (SUP).  Mayor Krawietz opened the Public Hearing at 8:39 PM. One comment was received by Council. Mayor Bill Krawietz closed the Public Hearing at 8:39 PM. Motion: Mayor Krawietz made a motion seconded by Council Member, Place 5 Alexandre to approve an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bulverde, Texas, amending Chapter 14, Zoning, City of Bulverde Code of Ordinances, Article 14.01, Administration and General Provisions, Section 14.01.019, Special Use Permits, to expand the types of uses that may be authorized by special use permits (SUP). Vote: Motion carried (5) ayes to (0) nays. Ordinance #778 PUBLIC COMMENTS NOT RELATED TO POSTED AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Bill Krawietz opened the meeting for public comments not related to posted agenda items at 8:40 PM. There being no one wishing to speak, the public comments were immediately closed. REPORTS BY ELECTED OFFICIALS AND CITY STAFF ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST Mayor Krawietz announced that the Musik in the Park Committee was seeking additional volunteers. EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION At 8:42 PM the City Council convened into Executive Session to discuss the following: 7.A. The City Council will meet in closed session regarding Personnel Matters pertaining to the annual review, evaluation, and goals of the City Manager. 7.B. The City Council will meet in closed session to seek the advice of legal counsel about pending or contemplated litigation, to discuss a settlement offer, or on matters in which the duty of the attorney to the City Council under the Texas Rules of Professional Conduct conflict with the Texas Open Meetings Act; to wit: i. Diamante Ranch Development 7.C. The City Council will meet in closed session to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. ACTIONS ITEMS AFTER EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION At 10:45 PM the City Council reconvened from Executive Session and took the following action on items discussed in Executive Session. 7.A. The City Council will meet in closed session regarding Personnel Matters pertaining to the annual review, evaluation, and goals of the City Manager. Motion: Mayor Krawietz made a motion seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Morkovsky, Place 1 to approve a merit increase for City Manager West as discussed in Executive Session. Vote: Motion carried (5) ayes to (0) nays. 7.B. The City Council will meet in closed session to seek the advice of legal counsel about pending or contemplated litigation, to discuss a settlement offer, or on matters in which the duty of the attorney to the City Council under the Texas Rules of Professional Conduct conflict with the Texas Open Meetings Act; to wit: i. Diamante Ranch Development No action taken. 7.C. The City Council will meet in closed session to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. No action taken. ADJOURNMENT 10:47 PM There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned. ________________________ Sandra V. Ham City Secretary