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MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 1983
7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Halter, Councilmen Ringer,
Boughton, Prause, Nemec, Jones, Runnels
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
None
STAFF PRESENT:
City Manager Bardell, City Attorney
Denton, Director of Capital Improvements Ash,
City Planner Mayo, City Secretary Jones, Council
Coordinator/Deputy City Secretary Martin, Asst.
City Manager/Finance Director VanDever, City
Engineer Pullen, Tax Assessor-Collector Dickson,
Administrative Asst. Nowlin, Traffic Engineer
Black, {Deputy Finance Director Schroeder, Asst.'
Director of Planning Callaway
PRESENT:
See guest register.
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Agenda Item No. 1 - Approval of the minutes of the Workshop City Council
Meeting, January 12, 1983'and the Regular City Council 'Meeting, January 13,
1983.
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Councilman Nemec indicated that on Agenda Item No. 10 of the January 13th
meeting, only $18,500 was approved for the engineering services rather than
$31 to 500.00
Boughton moved to approve the
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Agenda Item No.3-Consideration of an Ordinance rezoning the above tract.
Councilman Runnels moved approval of Ordinance No. l403 rezoning the above
tract.
Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 4 - Public hearing on the question of rezoning an
approximate 16 acre 'tract of land on the south 'side of Appomattox Drive
approximately 1100 feet south of the intersection of Appomattox Drive and
State Highway 30 and being a part of the Windwood'Subdivision, from
A ricu1tura10pen District A-O to Single Family Residential District R-1.
Application is in the name of Windwood Joint Venture. 82-144
Asst. Director of Planning Callaway presented the item. He stated that the
tract is located on the south side of Appomattox Drive and State Highway
30. Approval of this request is recommended.
Mayor Halter opened the public hearing. When no one spoke, the public
hearing was closed.
Agenda Item No. 5 - Consideration of an ordinance rezoning the above tract.
4[ Councilman Ringer moved approval of Ordinance No. 1404 rezoning the above
tract.
Councilman Nemec seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Item No. 6 - CONSENT AGENDA:
Consideration of bids furnishing Electric~l Distribution
materials, for the following c:ategories:
IIGroup All - Distribution Capa;citors and
Controls.
,"iuGroup B II
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City Planner Mayo presented the item. He stated that the P&Z approved the
plat subject to holding the filing of a final plat until sewer problems in
the area are corrected. He said that the staff recommends approval of this
plat because it complies ~ith existing Ordinances.
Mayor Halter asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of the plat.
When no one spoke, he asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to
this plat.
Duane Cote stated that he lived in the neighborhood and felt the drainage
and sewage problem should be corrected before the plat is approved.
-Garland Cannon, 805 Hawthorne, stated that he had sent a letter to the
council for their review. He pointed out the flooding and sewer problems
in the area and said that he did not want to see this plat approved until
corrections are made.
Charles Boyd, 910 Pershing', expressed his opposition to the plat until the
sewage and drainage problems were corrected.
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Mr. Robert Harris, attorney representing the applicant, Woodson Lumber
Company of Cameron, stated that the plat meets city requirements and
pointed out that the additional 25 dwelling units would not substantially
affect the area.
Garland Cannon stated that the people in the neighborhood deserved the use
of their land without being subjected to all the problems a neighboring
development would cause. He indicated that he and some of the residents
were ready to buy some of the property.
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Director of Capital Improvements Ash stated that the staff had completed
studies of the Thomas St. bridge and thatone house was found built in the
area below the 100 year flood elevation. Under current ordinances,
construction would not be allowed at that elevation. He indicated that
some property owners in the area have restricted water flow with
landscaping in their yards. If the brick walls and vegetation were
removed, many problems would be alleviated.
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Mr. Ash also stated that the city has investigated sewer problems by
completing the infiltration and smoke study in the lines. Television
cameras sent through the sewer lines revealed that this area did not have
many infiltration problems. A secti'on of the line was congested with roots,
reducing the flow. He pointed out that the additional lots in Woodson
:Vil1age Subdivision will be contributing to the line but would not cause
substantial increase in sewer problems. He stated that various projects
such as cleaning roots out of these lines and slip lining the pipe (pulling
another pipe into the existing pipe to prevent future root problems) could.
alleviate this problem. Completion of this major work is included in the -
upcoming Capital Improvements project now in the process of being organizeg
for a future bond sale. Mr. Ash presented the council with various cost
figures on this projects. ~
The council asked various questions regarding the increase of sewer
problems to this line.
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Ed McDow, of Riewe & Wischmeyer, and David Pullin, City Engineer, replied
,to th,ese questions with fiqures indicating that an increase would not
'exceed full capacity of the line.
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Director of Capital Improvements Ash replied that the Capital Improvements
Program includes a major drainage package to clean the creeks throughout
the city.
Don Garrett commented on recent rulings from the Federal Government that no
work can be done in a flood way without complete agreement from them.
Councilman Boughton asked if the creek could be cleaned out so that some of
the problems would be alleviated.
Mr. Ash referred the question to City Engineer Pullen, who stated that
cleaning and maintaining the creek and culverts could be done without
approval of the Federal Government but major changes would require federal
review.
After further discussion, Councilman Nemec moved to deny the plat.
Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which passed as follows:
FOR: Councilman Nemec, Runnels, Prause, Ringer
AGAINST: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Jones, Boughton
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Agenda Item No.7 - Discussion of ,Capital Improvements Program.
Finance Director VanDever presented the item. He summarized a report on
the proposed Capital Improvements for the upcoming five years. Without,~
continuing the report, Mayor Halter indicated that the council should
; discuss these figures and projects at a special"meeting.
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Deputy Finance Director Schroeder presented the item. He stated that the
request is for a $20,000 budget transfer from the Utility Contingency Fund
to pay for the employment of Utility contractor to supplement city forces.
Expenditures for these water and sewer service line relocations and fire
hydrant relocations are related to the Holleman Street construction and
were not anticipated in the FY 1982-83 budget.
Councilman Ringer moved to transfer $20,000 to pay for these services.
Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 9 - Consideration of ordinance lowering the speed limit on
SH 30 from Texas Avenue east to the City limits.
Director of Capital Improvements Ash presented the item. He stated that
,this ordinance would lower the speed limits on Hwy. 30 to help prevent
~traffic accidents.
Councilman Jones moved approval of Ordinance No. 1405 lowering the speed
,limit on Hwy. 30.
Councilman Prause seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
( ',\genda Item No. 10 - Consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 9, _
,;3ect,ion '9' of the Code of Ordinances relating to payment .. for installation
~~osts of street right-of-way.
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}'~birector of Capital Improvements Ash presented the item. He stated that
;~,J;'>~;;c.his item was also coming back to' the council for, consideration. '
, ndicatedthat a councilcornrni tte,e. had reviewed this Ordinance.
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Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 13 - Adjourn.
Mayor Halter adjourned the meeting.
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MINUTES
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1981
7:00 P.M.
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COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Halter, Councilmen Ringer, Boughton, Prause, Jones,
Runnels, Student Government Liaison Herring
Councilman Dozier
City Manager Bardell, City Engineer Ash, Asst. Director
of Planning Callaway, Tax Assessor-Collector/City Secretary
Schroeder, Asst. City Engineer Smith, Traffic ,Engineer Black,
Asst. City Manager/Finance Director VanDever, Fire Chief
Landua, City Attorney Denton
See guest register.
City Council Meeting, November 11,
November 12, 1981, and the Special City Council
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Counci1ma~ Boughton stated that Item No. -3 in the Workshop Minutes of November 11, 1981,
should state that the'Humane Society will contribute to' the project instead of the
: animal shelter.
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~J.W. Wood 'spoke in 'favor of the rezoning ~equest. He stated that if this rezoning re-
quest is-approved, the developer could create a subdivision with various land uses.
Jer~y Miller, 2313 Auburn Ct., stated that he is one of the neighborhood representatives
who met, with the special subcommittee of P&Z and Mr. Wood. He stated that he was pleased
with the compromise.
Item No. 3 - Consideration of an, ordinance rezoning
Mayor.Ha1ter asked to hear from those opposed to the rezoning.
closed the public hearing.
Councilman Ringer moved approval of the rezoning request as recommended by staff.
Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which passed uanimously. ;
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Ordinance No. 1331.
Agenda, Item No. 4 -::A public hearing on the question of rezoning' a 22.37 acretrac't on "....
the north side of Southwest Parkway, 600 feet west of the East Bypass from District R-1
to Single Family Distrct R-1A',.. Apartment District R-3, Apartment District R-5, Administra-
tive-Professional District A-P, and Neighborhood Business District C~N.
He stated that this request was
on the above agenda item. This
area. The commission recommended
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\ Jerry Miller~stated that the neighborhood agrees to the proposed zoning of all areas.
Mayor Halter closed the public hearing.
Consideration of an ordinance rezoning the above tract.
the staff how they felt about an A-P versus R-3 zoning.
Mr.. Callaway stated th~t the staff did not see any problem with this zoning. He stated
he' did not fe~l that the property to the north would develop as R-l.
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Mayor Halt:er asked,why the P&Z recommended R-3 zoning for the area rather than A-P.
Mrs. Ann Hazen,P&Z Member, stated that she voted for R-3 zoning because she did not want
the A-P zone to control that area.
Councilman
of the tracts as submitted including A-P.
Councilman
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for A-P zoning would be adequate.
unanimously, creating Ordinance No. 1332.
Ag;enda Item No.'6,-'Publi<;: hearing on the question of assessing part of the cost of im- ,.
proving MacArthur-Street and Poplar Street.
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'Duane Kraemer stated that he was against this assessment.
Jane Templeton stated that she also was against the assessment.
-Shirley, Kraemer asserted she was against the assessment because it would not be beneficial
to her,as an owner. She also reported that she did not receive her letter informing her
of this public heating.
Mayor Halter closed the public hearing.
Agenda Item No. 7 ~ Consideration of a final plat of Woodson Village, 5th Installment,
Section 2~
Councilman Jones moved to removed the Woodson Village plat from the table for discussion.
Councilman, Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
City Engineer Ash ,presented the sewer study to the city council. He stated that the staff
examined the sewer line problem and proposed two alternative solutions. One alternative
would be to open manhold lids ,on l2"lines, determine sewer line grades, observe dry weather
'~and wet wea,ther, flow,and determine if any bottlenecks exist in the lines. This project
would cost appLoximately,$l5,OOO and take 4-6 weeks to complete. At an approximate' cost
of $49,000" alternate 2 would emphasize a more detailed investigation of the area's sewers.
,This pro j ec t would take approximately 3 months.
Mr. Garland Cannon stated that the city would'leave themselves liable if the City Council
approves this plat without clearing up the problems in that area.
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Mayor Halter stated that theci~y is not aware of all the problems in the citY,-_unless they
are informed.
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The council voted on the motion, which was denied as follows:
FOR: Councilman Jone~, Councilman Boughton
AGAINST: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Ringe!, Runnels, Prause
Councilman Prause moved to deny the 'plat.
Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which passed as follows:
FOR: Mqyor Halter, C~unci1men Ringer, Runnels, Prause
AGAINST: Councilmen J one~, 'Bough ton'
Agenda Item No.8 - Consideration of preliminary plat of Treehouse Place.
Councilman Jones moved to remove this item from the table.
Councilma~ Prause seconded the motion which passed unanimously with Mayqr Halter absent.
Asst. Dir~c,t:or. of .Plfl:nni~g Callaway presented the plat. He stated that the staff recommen-
dation is that no rear a~cess be required.
Boughton moved to approve the plat as shown.
Runnels seconded the motion which p'assed unanimously" with Mayor Halter absent.
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who is ,a geologist, suggested that Mineral Search, Inc., applicant, be required to
show proof of bonding in the event of damages. They also should be required to establish
two blast monitoring stations. One at the City Sewage Treatment Plant and the other near
the clos~st private structure or site. Mineral Search, Inc. should also be required to
inform;all potentially affected citizens of their blasting schedule.
stated that his recommendations were suggested for the" benefit and
all citizens.
'City Man~ger Bardell asked Mr. Mathewson what would be the possiblity of individuals
informing the city of broken slabs, etc.
Mr. Math~wsqn replied that for this reason he is recommending a monitoring station,
which cogld help determine occurences if they should happen.
Mr. T.W. Culpepper, of Mineral Search, Inc. to the
cooperation.
'Mr. T~W. ,Culpepper stated ~,}3.at his company does have a $1,0007000 bond on this project. '.
':, ~:"',They also have done this type of work in other cities.
Ringer moved to approve the permit for a seismic survey.
which passed unanimously.
request'fot:additional personnel for College -
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Agenda Item No. 14 - Closed session to discuss personnel [6252-l7(g)].
The council moved to closed session and later reopened to the public.
Agenda Item No. 15 - Action on closed session.
Councilman Ringer moved. to authorize the city staff to enter into a contract with
Jerry Bishop for ~ngineering work on the construction of Dartmouth and Holleman, and
with Joe Or~, Inc. for the engineering works for the construction of the east portion
of Dartmouth St.
Councilman Runnels seconded the ,motion which passed unanimously.
Councilman Ringer moved to, authorize the city staff to, create an additional position
in the Utility Department. The position will be a Utility Billing Supervisor requiring
approximately $8~OOO, for the remaining fiscal yea~, said amount to be appropriated from
General Fund Contingency.
Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
The City Council ac~ep~~d Glenn Schroeder's resignation as City 'Secretary and congratulated
him on his new title as Deputy Finance Dir,ector /Tax Assessor-Collector.
Councilman Ringer moved to appoint Dian Jones ps C~ty Secretary/City Registrar.
Councilman Boughton.gec-onded the motioI). which passed unanimously.
Councilman RingerIllO:~ed to authorize, the City Manager. to create a
secretary posit~op._~:t_e;l;~administration. The money is currently in
in the amount .of,:appri~~imately $4,,000 for ~:he remaining fiscal year