HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/28/1975 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMINUTES
Called City Council Meeting
February 28, 19 75
A&M Consolidated Middle School Cafeteria
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor O. M. Holt; Councilmen Don Dale, Jim Gardner, Larry
Bravenec.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilmen Adams, Dozier, Brison.
GUESTS PRESENT: See guest register.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Community Development Citizen Advisory Group; Planning and
Zoning Commission; see guest register.
The meeting was called to order at 7:14 P.M.
Mayor Holt outlined the process used to develop the proposed Community Development
Program which is attached to these minutes. Mr. A1 Mayo reviewed the program and
discussed long-term objectives and the city's proposed efforts to meet these
objectives with funds other than Community Development Funds. Mayor Holt opened
the public hearing.
Mr. Leslie Johnson of the Citizen's Advisory Group stated that the program proposal
as presented, included all of the recommendations of the Citizen's Advisory Group.
Mr. Vernon Thompson asked about E.D.A. funding. City Manager Bardell explained
that these funds should be applied for seaprately.
Mr. Paul Madison asked about the significance of the Housing Assistance Plan.
City Planner Koehler explained that the proposals in the H.A.P. are to be funded
from a separate entitlement.
Mr. James Holley asked about the proposed paving width on Sterling Street. Mr.
Tommy Preston suggested that the width conform to existing right-of-way. Assistant
Director of Public Works Ford said that the amount estimated would be sufficient
for a 28 foot pavement.
Discussion also included natural gas supply in the Pasler Addition and Richards
Addition, and water supply on Luther Street.
Councilman Dale moved that the program be approved as presented. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Bravenec and unanimously approved.
City Manager Bardell presented the terms of a proposed contract for topographic
mapping to be funded by Federal Highway Administration, Section 112 Planning Grants.
He explained the necessity for execution of the contract as soon as the terms
were approved by the Texas Highway Department.
Councilman Dale moved that the Mayor be authorized to execute a cpntract, wi.t~
Joe Orr, Inc. for aerial topographic mapping and control surveys when the proposed
terms are approved by the Highway Department. The motion was seconded by Counc. ilman
Gardner and unanimously approved.
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February 28, 1975
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Councilman Dale moved that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Bravenec and unanimously approved.
ATTEST
City Secretary
APPROVED
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PROGRAM PROPOSAL - COb~4UNITY DEVELOP~ENT PROGRAM .- 1975
Entitlement (CD funds)
Revenue Sharing Interest
Utility Fund
Pave, curb & gutter Sterling St. & Lassie Lane
Seal Coat Sterling Extension
Drainage improvements- Sterling & Richards
Water System- Sterling & Richards
Water System- Neighborhood "A"
Code Enforcement - all neighborhoods
Clearing & demolition- all neighborhoods
Administrative
Planning
10% Contingency
$46,786.00
2,500. O0
2,990. O0
11,444.00
2,000. O0
453:11
1,5 O0 ~. O0
650.0O
5,160.00
6,363:63
$79,846.74
$ 70,000. O0
7,846'.74
2,000.00
$79,846.74
Maintenance allotment in Public Works budget for coming year is under development.
There will be a positive effort in this budget allotment to do temporary seal
coat improvement of as many..of the unpaved streets as possible. This effort is
i.med at helping the residents until their street can be paved with CD funds.
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