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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/24/1967 - Regular Minutes - City CouncilMINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING July 24, 1967 Members Present: Mayor Anderson; Councilmen Holt, Rhodes, Adams, Cooley, Boyett, Rosprim; City Manager Boswell; City Attorney Dillon; and City Sec- retary Richardson. Visitors Recording Their Presence: W. W. Scott, Jr., C. A. Landiss, R. E. Wainerdi, John H. Haislet, James T. Houston, J. A. Orr, Buford Craig, Mrs. L. B. Cooley, R. M. Logan, George Kunze, B. W. McGough, Mrs. B. W. McGough, J. Upham, J. P. Doyle, Norma Miller, Edward M. Miller, J. F. Mills, Mrs. J. F. Mills, Mrs. John E. Oliver, J. E. Oliver, Larry Goodman, James E. Poore, Mrs. Lawrence Parker, 0. 0. Haugen, E. H. Cooper, B. A. Rogers, Mr. & Mrs. Dale Webb, Lane Stephenson. On motion by .Councilman Rhodes, seconded by Councilman Rosprim, the minutes of the June 26 and July 17 meetings were approved. Joe Orr presented to the Council a report calling for two special elections, to wit: Mr. Mayor and Gentlemen of the Council: We respectively submit to the Council two initiative petitions to wit: 1. Calling for a special election for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of the City of College Station, Texas, the question of amendments to the City Charter as recommended by the Charter Amend- ment Committee in their report to the City Council on January 15, 1967. 2. Calling for a special election between September 18, 1967 and November 8, 1967, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of the City of College Station, Texas, the question of the issuance of gen- eral obligation bonds of said City in the amountof five hundred thirty seven thousand dollars for the following purposes: a. To purchase right-of-ways for the East By -Pass High- ways, including interchanges, and for the extension of University Drive from Highway No. 6 to the East By -Pass Highway. b. To construct new facilities for a fire station, police head- quarters, and city administrative offices on presently owned city property located between Gilchrist and Francis Streets, fronting on Highway No. 6. We have 388 signatures of qualified voters on the charter amendment pe- tition, and 387 signatures for the petition for securing highway right-of-ways and for the fire station, police station, and city administrative offices. Minutes of Regular Meeting City Council July 24, 1967 Page 2 Both of the above mentioned petitions were signed by Mayor Anderson, Councilman Holt, Councilman Rhodes, former Councilmen L. P. Gab- bard, Luther Jones, Carl Landiss, Howard Badgett, R. L. Brown, T. R. Holleman, and Harry Boyer, former City Attorney John Sandstedt, and former City Secretary Manning. We respectively urge that the Council present these issues to the public for their expression of approval or disapproval. Signed: S/ Ernest Langford S/ L. P. Gabbard S/ J. A. Orr S/ C. W. Landiss S/ Clara L. Sandstedt Upon conclusion of the presentation by Joe Orr, the Mayor then read a report of certification from the Assistant City Secretary on the petition submitted by Mr. Orr, as follows: July 24, 1967 INITIATIVE PETITIONS I hereby certify that I have examined the two petitions as submitted to me by J. A. Orr and others calling for a special election to submit to the qualified voters of the city: a. The question of the amendments to the City Charter recom- mended by the Charter Amendment Committee in their report of January 15, 1967: Number of signatures 428 Number of qualified voters signatures 388 b. The question of the issuance of general obligation bonds in the amount of $537, 000 for purchase of right-of-way, and for the construction of a fire station, police headquarters, and city administrative offices on presently owned city property between Gilchrist and Francis Streets, front- ing on State Highway No. 6: Number of signatures 429 Number of qualified voters signatures 387 I find, from my examination, that the petition relative to amendments to the City Charter carries the names of over 40 per cent, and the petition relative to the issuance of general obligation bonds carries the names of over 25 per cent of legal and qualified voters that voted in the last general election in which 616 votes were cast. S/ Florence Neelley Assistant City Secretary 010it 0' Minutes of Regular Meeting City Council July 24, 1967 Page 3 The Mayor then asked for comments on the petitions from City Attorney Dillon. He stated that such were not truly initiative petitions as defined by the Charter but nonetheless expressed the will of the people on the matters concerned and should be given, serious consideration by council members. He related there may be possible litigation if the property on State Highway formly designated as the site for city buildings is not used for that purpose. On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, the Resolution tabled at the previous council meeting was taken from the table in order that it could be discussed, such being analogous to one concerning improvements. The Resolution follows: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, it has been determined that the City of College Station is in need of certain capital improvements, and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the citizens of College Station to meet these needs at this time, NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that a special bond election be called at the earliest possible date to cover the financing of said capi- tal improvements, to wit: a. Construction of a city hall on property owned by the city along State Highway No. 6 .<................... $200,000 b. Construction of a fire station -police headquarters on pro- perty owned by the city along State Highway No. 6 ($75, 000) and pro- viding further for the purchase of necessary equipment to place in the fire station ($62, 000) ..................... $137,000 c. Provide monies for the purchase of right-of-way for the State Highway No. 6 by-pass ($60, 000) and for purchase of land for State Highway No. 6 by-pass interchange, all of which is a current obligation on the part of the city ($60, 000) ..................... $120,000 d. Provide monies for the extension of University Drive to State Highway No. 6 interchange ..................... $80,000 Total $537,000 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said capital improvements be fi.-- nanced entirely from income of the city without any increase in taxes, over a thirty-year period. -- S/ D. A. Mn erson Mayoras Minutes of Regular Meeting City Council July 24, 1967 Page 4 Following much discussion on the Resolution, and on motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, an amendment was passed to strike out refer- ence to the $80, 000 pertaining to extension of University Drive right-of-way, with the understanding that a new figure would be added after a study of the matter. On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Adams, and passed, the Resolution was amended by striking out $120, 000 pertaining to Highway No. 6 by- pass right-of-way, and interchange, with the understanding that a new figure would be added after a further study of the matter. On a motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, the Resolution was amended to delete reference to the statement there would be no tax increase. Councilman Adams made a motion, seconded by Councilman Boyett, that the fore- going three Amendments be tabled. Councilmen Rhodes, Holt, Cooley, and Mayor Anderson voted against the motion. Councilmen Adams, Rosprim, and Boyett voted for it. The motion failed to carry. A motion was made by Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Boyett, adding an amendment to the Resolution to include a study of the sewage system; the water system, including the possibility of a joint venture or separate venture of providing our own water source; and for the widening of Lincoln Street and construction of the 29th Street extension. During the discussion of the above motion, Councilman Holt made a motion to amend it, seconded by Councilman Cooley, by striking out all references except to Lincoln Street and 29th Street extension since studies per se could not be made a part of a bond issue. The motion passed. Voting against the amendment to the motion were Councilmen Adams and Boyett. The original motion passed as amended. As to studies of future sewage and water needs, the Council was in favor of such and asked that such be looked into immediately. Mayor Anderson appointed Councilmen Adams and Rhodes to work with the City Manager to accomplish this objective. On motion by Councilman Cooley, seconded by Councilman Adams, and passed, an amendment was made to the Resolution striking out reference to State Highway No. 6 location in the Resolution. Voting against the motion were Councilmen Rhodes and Holt and Mayor Anderson. A motion was made by Councilman Rhodes, seconded by Councilman Holt, amending the Resolution to state that the location of City Hall, fire station, and police station in the proposed bond issue include different locations as the Councilmen may wish to include, including the property on State Highway No. 6 between Francis and Gilchrist Streets. The motion passed. The Mayor called for a vote on the Resolution as amended. It was passed unanimously. 01,012 q' Minutes of Regular Meeting City Council July 24, 1967 Page 5 On a motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, and approved, the petition by J. A. Orr, calling for a special election on recommendations of the Charter Amendment Committee was amended so that the people would have several choices in the election of councilmen, including that recommended by the Charter Amendment Committee, such choices to be decided upon by the Council. A petition was presented to the Council by a citizens group of Orr Street request- ing the City to issue a restraining order against Mrs. L. B. Cooley, who they claimed was operating a boarding house in violation of city ordinances. Mr. Mills served as spokesman. Appearing in opposition to the petition presented by Mr. Mills were Mrs. L. B. Cooley and C. D. Newland, present occupant of the residence, who claimed he and his kinfolk were the sole residents of the home. City Attorney Dillon advised the petitioners that their recourse was to file a com- plaint in Corporation Court where the matter could best be settled. On motion by Councilman Rhodes, seconded by Councilman Holt, and passed, City Attorney Dillon was requested to prepare ordinances calling for a special election in keeping with the action of the Council as it relates to permanent improvements and the Charter Committee recommendations. The Mayor called for the formation of a Board of Adjustment and Appeals made necessary by the passage of the Southern Building Code at the previous Council meeting.i Names suggested for the Board were C. K. Leighton, C. D. Wells, T. R. Holleman, John Bearrie, and Don Dale. The Mayor was asked to seek the approval of these individuals to serve on the Board. Alternates selected to consider if the forementioned could not serve were Jim O'Brien, B. J. Kling, and Neal Ward. A public hearing was called on the question of re -zoning of Lots 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13, Block 2, Tauber Addition from District No. 2, Second Dwelling House District, to District No. 3, Apartment House District. There being no discussion, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. On a motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Boyett, Ordinance No. 530, an ordinance re -zoning Lots 6, 7, 8, 9,10,11,12, and 13, Block 2, Tauber Ad- dition to District No. 3, Apartment House District was passed and approved. A recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission calling for the re -zoning of Lots 1, 2, and 15 feet of Lot 3 adjoining Lot 2, and 7. 5 feet of a fifteen -foot alley, Block 1, College Park Addition from District No. 3, Apartment House District, to District No. 4, First Business District, was considered by the Council. On a motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Rosprim, Ordinance No. 531 calling for a public hearing on the question of re -zoning was passed. Minutes of Regular Meeting City Council July 24, 1967 Page 6 A recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission calling for the re -zoning of Lots 7 and 8, Block 1, Southwood, Section 3 and Lot 8 and adjacent triangular part of Lot 7 (Being 25. 9 feet fronting on Lawyer Street and converging at a common rear corner of Lots 7, and 8), Block 2, Southwood, Section 3 from District No. 1, First Dwelling House District, to District No. 4, First Business District, was discussed by the Council. On a motion by Councilman Boyett, seconded by Councilman Rosprim, Ordinance No. 532 calling for a public hearing on the question was passed. On a motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Boyett, the Harvey Hillside Subdivision plat, as recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission, was approved. On a motion by Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, Ordinance No. 533, an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 210, to prevent reduction of lot size in officially approved final plats of residential areas without further approval of the Planning & Zon- ing Commission and the City Council, was passed. The Mayor made a public statement, expressing the views of the Council, that the issue of changing the name of the city will receive no consideration by the City Council. The meeting was adjourned subject to call. APPROVED: Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING July 24, 1967 Members Present. Mayor Anderson; Councilmen Holt, Rhodes, Adams, Cooley, Boyett, Rosprim; City Manager Boswell; City Attorney Di lion; and City Sec- retary Richardson. Visitors Recording Their Presence: W.W. Scott, Jr., C.A. Landiss, R.E. Wainerdi, John H. Haislet, James T. Houston, J.A. Orr, Buford Craig, Mrs. L.B. Cooley, R.M. Logan, George Kunze, B.W. MeGough, Mrs. B.W. McGough, J. Upham, J.P. Doyle, Norma Miller, Edward M. Miller, J.F. Mills, Mrs. J.F. Mills, Mrs. John E. Oliver, J.E. Oliver, Larry Goodman, James E. Poore, Mrs. Lawrence Parker, O.O. Haugen, E.H. Cooper, B.A. Rogers, Mr. & Mrs. Dale Webb, Lane Stephenson. On motion by Councilman Rhodes, seconded by Councilman Rosprim, the minutes of the June 26 and July 17 meetings were approved. Joe Orr presented to the Council a report calling for two special elections, to wit- Mr. Mayor and Gentlemen of the Council: We respectively submit to the Council two initiative petitions to wit: 1. Calling for a special election for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of the City of College Station, Texas, the question of amendments to the City Charter as recommended by the Charter Amend- ment Committee in their report to the City Council on January 15, 1967. 2. Calling for a special election between September 18, 1967 and November 8, 1967, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of the City of College Station, Texas, the question of the issuance of gen- eral obligation bonds of said City in the amount of five hundred thirty seven thousand dollars for the following purposes- a. To purchase right-of-ways for the East By-Pass High- ways, including interchanges, and for the extension of University Drive from Highway No. 6 to the East By-Pass Highway. b. To construct new facilities for a fire station, police head- quarters, and city administrative offices on presently owned city property located between Gilchrist and Francis Streets, fronting on Highway No. 6. We have .388. signatures of qualified voters on the charter amendment pe- tition, and 387 signatures for the petition for securing highway right-of-ways and for the fire station, police station, and city administrative offices. Minutes of Regular Meeting City Council July 24, 1967 Page 2 Both of the above mentioned petitions were signed by Mayor Anderson, Councilman Holt, Councilman Rhodes, former Councilmen L.P. Gab- bard, Luther Jones, Carl Landiss, Howard Badgett, R.L. Brown, T.R. Holleman, and Harry Boyer, former City Attorney John Sandstedt, and former City Secretary Manning. We respectively urge that the Council present these issues to the public for their expression of approval or disapproval. Signed: S/ Ernest Langford S/ L.P. Gabbard S/ J.A. Orr S/ C.W. Landiss S/ Clara L. Sandstedt Upon conclusion of the presentation by Joe Orr, the Mayor then read a report of certification from the Assistant City Secretary on the petition submitted by Mr. Orr, as follows: July 24, 1967 INITIATIVE PETITIONS I hereby certify that I have examined the two petitions as submitted to me by J.A. Orr and others calling for a special election to submit to the qualified voters of the city: a. The question of the amendments to the City Charter recom- mended by the Charter Amendment Committee in their report of January 15, 1967: Number of signatures 428 Number of qualified voters signatures 388 b. The question of the issuance of general obligation bonds in the amount of $537,000 for purchase of right-of-way, and for the construction of a fire station, police headquarters, and city administrative offices on presently owned city property between Gilchrist and Francis Streets, front- ing on State Highway No. 6: Number of signatures 429 Number of qualified voters signatures 387 I find, from my examination, that the petition relative to amendments to the City Charter carries the names of over 40 per cent, and the petition relative to the issuance of general obligation bonds carries the names of over 25 per cent of legal and qualified voters that voted in the last general election in which 616 votes were east. s/ Florence Neelley Assistant City Secretary Minutes of Regular Meeting City Council July 24, 1967 Page 3 The Mayor then asked for comments on the petitions from City Attorney Dillon. He stated that such were not truly initiative petitions as defined by the Charter but nonetheless expressed the will of the people on the matters concerned and should be given serious consideration by council members. He related there may be possible litigation if the property on State Highway formly designated as the site for city buildings is not used for that purpose. On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, the Resolution tabled at the previous council meeting was taken from the table in order that it could be discussed, such being analogous to one concerning improvements. The' Resolution follows- RESOLUTION WHEREAS, it has been determined that the City of College Station is in need of certain capital improvements, and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the citizens of College Station to meet these needs at this time, NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that a special bond election be called at the earliest possible date to cover the financing of said capi- tal improvements, to wit: a. Construction of a city hall on property owned by the city along State Highway No. 6 ..................... $200, ooo b. Construction of a fire station-police headquarters on pro- perty owned by the city along State Highway No. 6 ($75,000) and pro- viding further for the purchase of necessary equipment to place in the fire station ($62,000) ..................... 7, ooo c. Provide monies for the purchase of right-of-way for the State Highway No. 6 by-pass ($60,000) and for purchase of land for State Highway No. 6 by-pass interchange, all of which is a current obligation on the part of the city ($60,000) ..................... $ 20, ooo d. Provide monies for the extension of University Drive to State Highway No. 6 interchange ..................... _ Sso, ooo ._ Total $537,000 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said capital improvements be fi- nanced entirely from income of the city without any increase in taxes, over a thirty-year period. ~ S/ D.A. on Mayor 01011 Minutes of Regular Meeting Cits~ Council July 24, 1967 Page 4 Following much discussion on the Resolution, and on motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, an amendment was passed to strike out refer- enee to the $80,000 pertaining to extension of University Drive right-of-way, with the understanding that a new figure would be added after a study of the matter. On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Adams, and passed, the Resolution was amended by striking out $120,000 perlaining to Highway No. 6 by- pass right-of-way, and interchange, with the understanding that a new figure would be added after a further study of the matter. On a motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, the Resolution was amended to delete reference to the statement there would be no tax increase. Councilman Adams made a motion, seconded by Councilman Boyett, that the fore- going three Amendments be tabled. Councilmen Rhodes, Holt, Cooley, and Mayor Anderson voted against the motion. Councilmen Adams, Rosprim, and Boyett voted for it. The motion failed to carry. A motion was made by Councilman Adams, seconded by Co~meilman Boyett, adding an amendment to the Resolution to include a study of the sewage system; the water system, including the possibility of a joint venture or separate venture of providing our own water source; and for the widening of I~incoln Street and construction of the 29th Street extension. During the discussion of the above motion, Councilman Holt made a motion to amend it, seconded by Councilman Cooley, by striking out all references except to Lincoln Street and 29th Street extension since studies per se could not be made a part of a bond issue. The motion passed. Voting against the amendment to the motion were Councilmen Adams and Boyett. The original motion passed as amended. As to studies of future sewage and water needs, the Council was in favor of such and asked that such be looked into immediately. Mayor Anderson appointed Councilmen Adams and Rhodes to work with the City Manager to accomplish this objective. On motion by Councilman Cooley, seconded by Councilman Adams, and passed, an amendment was made to the Resolution striking out reference to State Highway No. 6 location in the Resolution. Voting against the motion were Councilmen Rhodes and Holt and Mayor Anderson. A motion was made by Councilman Rhodes, seconded by Councilman Holt, amending the Resolution to state that the location of City Hall, fire station, and police station in the proposed bond issue include different locations as the Councilmen may wish to include, including the property on State Highway No. 6 between Francis and Gilchrist Streets. The motion passed. The Mayor called for a vote on the Resolution as amended, it was passed unanimously. 0101; Minutes of Regular Meeting City Council July 24, 1967 Page 5 On a motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, and approved, the petition by J.A. Orr, calling for a special election on recommendations of the Charter Amendment Committee was amended so that the people would have several choices in the election of councilmen, including that recommended by the Charter Amendment Committee, such choices to be decided upon by the Council. A petition was presented to the Council by a citizens group of Orr Street request- ing the City to issue a restraining order against Mrs. L.B. Cooley, who they claimed was operating a boarding house in violation of city ordinances. Mr. Mills served as spokesman. Appearing in opposition to the petition presented by Mr. Mills were Mrs. L.B. Cooley and C.D. Newland, present occupant of the residence, who claimed he and his kinfolk were the sole residents of the home. City Attorney Dillon advised the petitioners that their recourse was to file a com- plaint in Corporation Court where the matter could best be settled. On motion by Councilman Rhodes, seconded by Councilman Holt, and passed, City Attorney Dillon was requested to prepare ordinances calling for a special election in keeping with the action of the Council as it relates to permanent improvements and the Charter Committee recommendations. The Mayor called for the formation of a Board of Adjustment and Appeals made necessary by the passage of the Southern Building Code at the previous Council meeting., Names suggested for the Board were C.K. Leighton, C.D. Wells, T.R. Holleman, John Bearrie, and Don Dale. The Mayor was asked to seek the approval of these individuals to serve on the Board. Alternates selected to consider if the forementioned could not serve were Jim O~Brien, B.J. Kling, and Neal Ward. A public hearing was called on the question of re-zoning of Lots 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13, Block 2, Tauber Addition from District No. 2, Second Dwelling House District, to District No. 3, Apartment House District. There being no discussion, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. On a motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Boyett, Ordinance No. 530, an ordinance re-zoning Lots 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13, Block 2, Tauber Ad- dition to District No. 3, Apartment House District was passed and approved. A recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission calling for the re-zoning of Lots 1, 2, and 15 feet of Lot 3 adjoining Lot 2, and 7.5 feet of a fifteen-foot alley, Block 1, College Park Addition from District No. 3, Apartment House District, to District No. 4, First Business District, was considered by the Council. On a motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Rosprim, Ordinance No. 531 calling for a public hearing on the question of re-zoning was passed. Minutes of Regular Meeting City Council July 24, 1967 Page 6 A recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission calling for the re-zoning of Lots 7 and 8, Block 1, Southwood, Section 3 and Lot 8 and adjacent triangular part of Lot 7 (Being 25.9 feet fronting on Lawyer Street and converging at a common rear corner of Lots 7, and 8), Block 2, Southwood, Section 3 from District No. 1, First Dwelling House District, to District No. 4, First Business District, was discussed by the Council. On a motion by Councilman Boyett, seconded by Councilman Rosprim, Ordinance No. 532 calling for a public hearing on the question was passed. On a motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Boyett, the Harvey Hillside Subdivision plat, as recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission, was approved. On a motion by Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, Ordinance No. 533, an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 210, to prevent reduction of lot size in officially approved final plats of residential areas without further approval of the Planning & Zon- ing Commission and the City Council, was passed. The Mayor made a public statement, expressing the views of the Council, that the issue of changing the name of the city will receive no consideration by the City Council. The meeting was adjourned subject to call. APPROVED: Mayor ATT EST: City Secretary 0101