HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/08/1978 - Regular Minutes City CouncilAGENDA
Regular City Council Meeting
March 8, 1978
4:00 P.M.
MEMBERS PRE SENT:
Mayor Bravenec; Councilmen Ringer, Gardner, Dozier, Halter,
Stephenson, Hazen City Manager Bardell; Director of Public
Works Ford; City Engineer Ash; City Planner Mayo; Tax
Assessor Collector Schroeder; Student Government Liaison
Brockman
MEMBERS ABSENT:
None
VISITORS PRESENT:
See guest register
The Mayor read a letter from Chancellor Jack K. Williams, Texas A&M University,
thanking the City of College Station for support of Easterwood Airport.
Agenda Item No. 1-- Consideration of an ordinance calling for a bond election.
Mr. Dick Richards, Baker & Botts, presented and explained the proposed ordinance
calling the election.
Councilman Dozier moved adoption of Ordinance No. 1103 calling for the bond
issue election to be held on April 1, 1978.
Councilman Halter seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 2 -- Discussion of status of civic center.
Councilman Stephenson stated that land acquisition for the center was a major
problem. Mr. A1 Pedulla, chairman of the civic center committee, explained
the project further and stated that the building would be put to use if
built.
The Council took a straw vote to move forward on this project with all
members voting "For" except Councilman Dozier, who abstained.
Councilman Stephenson stated that the next step was to look for a land site.
Councilmen Ringer and Hazen and Mayor Bravenec were appointed to a new civic
center committee. Councilman Hazen was named chairman.
_Agenda Item No. 3 -- Consideration of an ordinance adopting a new fire code.
City Manager Bardell explained certain areas of the ordinance and stated that
the proposed ordinance was not greatly changed from the existing fire code,
but rather updated the previous code.
Councilman Halter moved approval of the proposed fire code. Councilman Hazen
seconded.
The motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1104 passed by the following vote:
FOR---Councilmen Ringer, Gardner, Dozier, Halter, Hazen; Mayor Bravenec
AGAINST--- None
ABSENT--- Councilman S tephenson
Agenda Item No. 4-- Discussion of increased tax exemption for senior
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citizens.
City Manager Bardell presented a list of all citizens over the age of 65 and
stated that there was no ceiling on the exemption that could be granted.
Tax Assessor Collector Schroeder said that if the City went from a $10,000
exemption to a $12,000 exemption, the loss of revenue to the City would be
$2,000; and if the City were to go to a $15,000 exemption, loss of revenue
would amount to $4,000.
Councilman Dozier moved that the Council raise the homestead exemption to
$15,000 for citizens over 65 years of age in the tax year 1979, provided that
Proposition No. 4 on the bond issue passes.
Councilman Halter seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
Agenda Item_No. 5 -- Dis_cupsion of.la_ndfill operation and equipment..
Director of Public Works Ford stated that the owner of the present landfill
site will extend property lease to the City, but the City will need a new
drag line machine to instigate the trench method.
Councilman Dozier moved that the City rent a drag line machine for 30 days
and then if it meets specifications, the City will exercise its option of
r~ntal for 12 months with rental applying to purchase price.
Councilman Halter seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 6 -- Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned.
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