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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/25/1975 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMINUTES Regular City Council ~Ieeting September 25, 1975 7'00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Holt, Councilmen Halter, Gardner, Adams, Bell, Dozier, Bravenec; City Manager Bardell; Director of Public Works Ford; City Engineer Ash; Building Official Koehler; City Planner Mayo; Planning Assistant Longley; City Attorney Lewis; Administrative Secretary Moss. MEMBERS ABSENT- None VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register. Agenda Item No. 1--Approval of minutes of meeting of. _September 11, 1975. Councilman Halter moved to approve the minutes. Councilman Gardner seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 2 -- Hear visitors. None spoke. Agenda Item No. 3 -- Consideration of tabled motion to approve the recommendations of the Safety Committee in regard to sidewalks serving .school sites. Councilman Gardner moved to untable the motion. Councilman Halter seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Holt gave the Safety Committee's recommendations. City Planner Mayo explained that the traffic counts by the League of Women Voters had come in too late for the staff to prepare a summary report, but that the Safety Committee had had the data when they determined their recommendations. Councilman Gardner moved to accept the recommendations of the Safety Committee and to authorize the procedure of the construction of the sidewalks. Councilman Adams seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 4 -- Consideration of authorizing the establishment of an arboretum in Bee Creek Park. Councilman Gardner said that the Environmental Action Council had discussed a much larger arboretum, possibly the official state facility, but that apparently the chances were not great, so this proposal was a good alternative. Councilman Adams questioned where the location was proposed. City Manager Bardell explained that it was proposed in the area planned for nature trails. Mr. Coulter Hoppess explained that use and value of an arboretum. Mayor Holt read a letter from former councilman Fred Brison supporting the facility. Councilman Halter said the Council should be aware that this would mean a long term commitment for city mainte- nance, which he supported. City Manager Bardell said that, with the Council's authorization, estimated maintenance costs would be determined. He also said that funds already were in the budget plan for nature trails in the park. Water and sewer are readily available to the site. Dr. Ed McWilliams explained that the Arboretum Committee could obtain and plant the necessary plants. Councilman Halter moved to authorize the establishment of the arboretum in Bee Creek Park and the city's commit- ment for maintenance. Councilman Adams seconded. The motion passed unanimously. ..Agend_a _Ite~mN0. _5_-- Report fyo_m_ Ambulance Co .mmittee. City Manager Bardell gave the report and said that a physician was presently being asked to serve on the committee. He said that a contract had been prepared and passed out copies to the Councilmen. Councilman Halter moved to table the contract until the next regular meeting of the City Council. Councilman Bravenec seconded. Councilmen Adams and Bell questioned the need for the delay. Councilmen Halter and Bravenec answered they wished to read the contract before approving it. The motion passed by the following vote' FOR' Councilmen Dozier, Bravenec, Halter, Gardner ~~3 AGAINST' Councilmen Bell, Adams MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting September 25, 1975 Page 2 Councilman Dozier moved that, upon the furnishing by Sherrill Ambulance of proof of liability insurance in maximum limits of $100,000/$300,000/$25,000, the City would enter into a verbal agreement from day to day whereby the ambulance would be turned over to Sherrill Ambulance for their use during the period of time subject to the terms and conditions as set forth by the College Station administrative force until a formal contract can be approved by the City Council. Councilman Halter seconded. After some discussion, Councilman Dozier moved to change his original motion to say that the minimum requirements of the proposed contract shall be enforced by the City Manager in his agreement with Sherrill Ambulance pending a formalized contract. Council- man Halter seconded the change. The motion passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 6 -- Consideration of a resolution authorizing the filing of an appli- cation for further 701 Planning Funds. City Planner Mayo explained the proposed work items to be funded. The resolution is as follows' RESOLUTION City of College Station WHEREAS, it is now considered necessary to request funding for certain planning and management activities to be completed by June 30, 1976 under the "701" planning and management program; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas: The filing of an application for said funding is hereby authorized. ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas this 25th day of September, 1975. APPROVED ATTEST S/O. M. Holt Mayor S/Florence Neelley City Secretary Councilman Gardner moved to authorize the resolution to file the application. Councilman Halter seconded. The motion passed unanimously. A~enda Item No. 7 -- Consideration of Parkland Requirements on unplatted lands and establishment of a policy for implementation. Councilman Dozier exp].ained the problem of the developer who does not subdivide when he develops and, thus, not being responsible for parkland dedication. Councilman Dozier moved to change the Subdivision Regulations, Ordinance 690, as follows' 10B--Change "subdivider" to "developer" Change "subdivision" to "area of development" Definitions-- Change "developer" to read "one who adds improvements to land for the purpose of sale or rental." Councilman Halter seconded. Councilman Bravenec said that a lawyer with the Texas Municipal League had told him there could be problems involved with requiring park- land dedication for single family and duplex residential development at the time of the building permit. Councilman Dozier withdrew his motion and Councilman Halter withdrew his second. Councilman Bravenec moved to make a Statement o~~~~that a !.~ MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting September 25, 1975 Page 3 person is not to evade or avoid parkland dedication by the practice of not sub- dividing land. Councilman Dozier seconded. Councilman Gardner stated he felt this is not the proper way to handle these problems. The motion passed by the following vote' FOR' Councilmen Bravenec, Dozier, Adams, Halter AGAINST' Councilmen Gardner, Bell ARenda Item No. 8 -- Consideration of bids on 3 inch fire hose. Councilman Bell moved that the Fire Fox Corporation of Houston be awarded the bid of $2,882.00 for 3 inch fire hose. Councilman Dozier seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Agenda Item No.. 9 -- Consideration of bids for electric power poles. Councilman Bell moved that the North Pacific Lumber Company with the low bid of $9,655.00 be awarded the bid. Councilman Dozier asked if the staff had any objections to the low bid. City Manager Bardell said no. Councilman Dozier seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 10 -- Consideration of bids for police patrol cars. Councilman Bell moved that Halsell Dodge with the low bid of $14,400.00 be awarded the contract. Councilman Halter seconded. City Manager Bardell presented records of maintenance costs of autos prepared by the police department. Mayor Holt pointed out the high maintenance costs of the Dodges as compared to the Fords. He also reminded the Council of the time lost while an auto is out of service. Mr. John Halsell, of Halsell Dodge, claimed that the Dodges had not been maintained as they should have. The motion passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 11-- Other business. Mayor Holt presented a proposed ordinance regulating telephone rates provided by the City's consultant. City Attorney Lewis said that the ordinance incorporates the fact findings from the public hearings which will be of benefit later. Councilman Dozier briefly explained the contents of the ordinance. Councilman Dozier moved to adopt the proposed ordinance, Ordinance No. 980. Councilman Halter seconded. Councilman Adams stated he did not believe General Telephone was entitled to any increase at all. The motion passed by the following vote: FOR' Councilmen Dozier, Halter, Bell, Gardner, Bravenec AGAINST' Councilman Adams Councilman Halter requested two items be included on the agenda at the next regular meeting' a report from the Charter Revision Commission; and reconsideration of the funds for the Mental Health - Mental Retardation Center. Councilman Bell requested one item to be included on the agenda at the next regular meeting' to appoint the committee to locate a proposed civic center site. Councilman Gardner requested recommendations from the councilmen for appointments to the Development Controls Review Committee. Agenda Item No. 12 -- Adjourn. Councilman Dozier moved to adjourn. Councilman Halter , seconded. 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