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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/24/1972 - Regular Minutes City Council MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 24, 1972 7:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor J. B. Hervey; Councilmen Fred Brison, Homer Adams, J. D. Lindsay, R. D. Radeleff, and C. A. Bonnen; City Manager Ran Boswell; City Planner George Eby; and Administrative Secretary Nancy Reeves MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilman Don Dale VISITORS PRESENT: See Guest Register The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by the Mayor and on motion by Councilman Brison, seconded by Councilman Bonnen, the minutes of the March 27, 1972 and April 5, 1972 meetings were unanimously approved. Mr. Bruce Clay, a Texas A&M University student, presented a resolution passed by the Student Senate, for the Council's consideration. The resolution is as follows: STUDENT SENATE RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the population density center of Ward III has changed with the voter registration of Texas A&M University campus students; and WHEREAS, election polls are established to facilitate casting of votes by the voting public; and WHEREAS, Ward III is presently too large according to county precinct election standards set by the Election Code of the State of Texas (Art. 2.04); therefore BE IT RESOLVED, THAT the students of Texas A&M University respectfully request the establishment of a new election poll on the university campus or moving of the present election poll to a campus location, whichever is most favorable to the College Station City Council and abides with the Election Code of the State of Texas. ************************************************************************** Mayor Hervey informed Mr. Clay that the Council would turn this matter over to the City Attorney and if the City is in violation of the state law, action will certainly be taken to correct the situation. Mayor Hervey opened the public hearing on Ordinance No. 810, an ordinance rezoning a 0. 963 acre tract of land located in the Crawford Burrett League from District No. 4, First Business District to District No. 3, Apartment House District. City Planner George Eby pointed out the location of the property in question on the opaque projector. The public hearing was then closed and on motion by Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Radeleff, Ordinance No. 810 was unanimously passed and approved. Mayor Hervey then opened the public hearing on Ordinance No. 811, an ordinance rezoning a 0.829 acre tract of land located in the Crawford Burnett League from District No. 3, Apartment House District to District No. 4, First Business District. City Plan- ner George Eby showed the location of the property on the opaque projector. The public Minutes City Council Meeting Page 2 hearing was closed and on motion by Councilman Radeleff, seconded by Councilman Bonnen, Ordinance No. 811 was unanimously passed and approved. A public hearing was opened by the Mayor on Ordinance No. 812, an ordinance re- zoning a 5.00 acre tract of land located in the Crawford Burnett League from District No. 3, Apartment House District to District No. 4, First Business District. City Planner George Eby showed the location of the tract of land on the opaque projector. Mr. Eby informed the Council that the Planning and Zoning Commission had recom- mended rezoning this property, with the condition that a street dedication be made on this tract of land. The public hearing was then closed and Councilman Radeleff moved that this Council go on record as favoring this change in zoning but the Ordinance No. 812 would be tabled until the owner produces a final plat which satisfies the street dedication condition. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bonnen, was passed and approved with Councilman Adams voting "no". On motion by Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Brison, Ordinance No. 813, an ordinance providing for a public hearing on the question of rezoning a 3.40 acre tract of land located in the Crawford Burnett League from District No. 1, First Dwelling House District to District No. 4-A, Neighborhood Business District, was unanimously passed and approved. On motion by Councilman Brison, seconded by Councilman Bonnen, Ordinance No. 814, an ordinance providing for a public hearing on the question of rezoning a tract of land located in the Carter's Grove Addition from District No. 1, First Dwelling House District to Planned Unit Development District No. 1, was unanimously passed and approved. Mr. Bob Bowen, local manager of the Lone Star Gas Company, informed the Council that his company had presented an application for a rate increase to the City of College Station. Mr. Bowen stated the reason for this increase was the rising cost of gas to the company itself. Mr. Bowen presented a rate scale which showed the old net rates along with the proposed increased net rates. The scale is as follows. Present Rates New Rates ~- -- i_, - , First 1,000 cubic feet $2.00 First 1,000 cubic feet $2.20 The Next 3,000 cubic feet ..... .96 The Next 3,000 cubic feet 1.01 The Next 6,000 cubic feet ..... .87 The Next 6,000 cubic feet .91 The Next 15,000 cubic feet .82 The Next 15,000 cubic feet .84 The Next 75,000 cubic feet .... .78 The Next 75,000 cubic feet .79 All Over 100,000 cubic feet ----. 76 All Over 100,000 cubic feet ..... .76 The Council requested that Mr. Bowen work up some other plan of rate scale so that the smaller users would not be penalized by the rate increase. Mr. Bowen agreed to rework the rate scale and present it to the Council at their next meeting. City Manager Ran Boswell pointed out that the Council has sixty days to act on this application. On motion by Councilman Brison, seconded by Councilman Lindsay, the resolution accepting the provision of the State Highway Commission Minute Order No. 66077 for the improvements of State Highway 6 from Jersey Street southeast to FM 2818 (West Loop), for a distance of approximately 1.8 miles, was unanimously passed and approved. The resolution is as follows. Minutes City Council Meeting April 24, 1972 Page 3 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, in Brazos County on present State Highway 6 the City of College Station has requested assistance in the widening of pavement including incidental items thereto from Farm to Market Road 2347 Southeast to Farm to Market Road 2818, a distance of approximately 1.8 miles; and WHEREAS, the requested work has been tentatively accepted for participation in the Federal Metropolitan Program; NOW, THEREFORE, the State Highway Engineer is directed to tender the following proposal to the City of College Station: Provided the City will: 1. Provide for the construction of continuous curb and gutter where none now exists between Farm to Market Road 2347 and 700 feet south of Holleman Drive, the adjustment of utilities as may be required, construction of storm sewers, etc.., all as may be required for a complete project with the ex- ception of pavement and its support. 2. Assume responsiblity for the construction of driveways and sidewalks should they be deemed necessary now or in the future and agree to make such installations in accordance with governing policies and regulations of the Department. 3. Maintain that portion of the work which is its responsibility in accordance with present maintenance agreement, and agree to regulate traffic, pro- hibit all parking and prevent encroachment on the right-of-way, all in accordance with governing policies and regulations of the Department. ******************************************************************************** On motion by Councilman Bonnen, seconded by Councilman Adams, the bid of Westinghouse Supply in the amount of $7,017.80, for electrical materials to be used in the south substation, was unanimously accepted and approved. On motion by Councilman Brison, seconded by Councilman Bonnen, Ordinance No. 815, an ordinance providing for new requirements for deposits for utility services; providing for refunding deposits; providing a savings clause; providing catchlines; providing for'repeal of Ordinance No. 36; and providing for an effective date, was unanimously passed and approved. On motion by Councilman Radeleff, seconded by Councilman Lindsay, a resolution authorizing the Brazos Valley Development Council to make application to the Criminal Justice Council of Texas for financial assistance to purchase the following law enforce- ment equipment for the City of College Station, was unanimously passed and approved. Brazos Valley Development Council Joint Purchase with the City of College Station 01 79 Minutes City Council Meeting April 24, 1972 Page 4 Agency Equipment.. List No. Of Items Cost Per Item ._ Total Cost .. College Station Base Station (G) 154.415 1 Antenna 1 Cable & Fittings (1~' 1 Mobile 6 Portable 3 Battery Charger 1 Intercity Base $2,200. 87. 127. 1,260. 760. 41. 4,650 $2,200. 60W 87. 127. 7,560. 70W, 4 Channel 2,280. 2 Channel 41. -- __ 16,945. Emergency Power Supply 15 1-KVA 2,100. __ 2,~10.0. $19,045. Grand Total Brazos Valley Development Council Contributes 75~c City of College Station Contributes 25~c $14,286. $ 4,759. The resolution is as follows: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Brazos Valley Development Council has been given the responsibility of Areawide Comprehensive :Planning function by both State and Federal Agencies; and WHEREAS, interest and concern has been expressed by the local governmental agencies and organizations in the development of the City of College Station, Texas; and WHEREAS, the Brazos Valley Development Council acting in the interest of local governments of the region in the development of the City of College Station, Texas, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Board and the Executive Director be authorized and are hereby authorized to submit an application to the Texas Criminal Justice Council on behalf of the Brazos Valley Development Council and partici- pating member governments. I CERTIFY THAT the above resolution was adopted by the College Station City Council duly assembled on the 24th day of April, 1972 and that said resolution is recorded in the minutes of said meeting. S/J. B. Hervey Mayor ATTEST: S/Florence Neelley City Secretary ********************************************************************************* o aso Minutes City Council Meeting April 24, 1972 Page 5 Mayor Hervey announced the appointment of the following city officials and committees. City Attorney Municipal Judge City Health Officer City Secretary Don Dillon Phillip Goode Dr. T. O. Walton Mrs. Florence Neelley Civil Defense Director--- George L. Huebner Safety Committee ........ Col. Howard F. Goldsmith, Jr., Chairman Dr. David C. Ruesink William E. Beach Dr. Virgil Stover Fred Hopson Me lvin Luedke Homer B. Adams, Council Liaison Planning & Zoning Committee M. R. Calliham, Chairman George Boyett (term expires 1974) Bill Cooley (term expires 1974) James Wallace (term expires 1973) Tom Chaney (term expires 1973) John Longley (term expires 1974) Ed Miller (term expires 1973) Don Dale, Council Liaison On motion by Councilman Brison, seconded by Councilman Bonnen, the City Manager was requested to write a letter to the proper officials in Washington, D.C., for the City Council supporting the Milican Reservoir. Councilman Adams informed the Council that the Safety Committee had conducted a study of the parking situation in the Northgate area and would recommend that Ordinance No. 376, which prohibits parking in any business zone between the hours of 2 A. Mo and 5 A.M., be enforced by putting up signs so stating and issuing warning tickets to violators. The Council agreed with Councilman Adams and City Manager Ran Boswell stated he would take care of this matter. As there was no other business to discuss, Mayor Hervey declared the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary APPROVED: '