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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/11/2007 - Regular Minutes City Council r Mayor CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Council members Ben White John Crompton Mayor Pro Tem James Massey Ron Gay Lynn McIlhaney City Manager Chris Scotti Glenn Brown David Ruesink Minutes City Council Regular Meeting Thursday October 11, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor White, Mayor Pro Tem Gay, Council members Crompton, Massey, Ruesink COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: McIlhaney, Scotti STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Brown, City Attorney Cargill Jr., City Secretary Hooks, Assistant City Secretary Casares, Management Team. Regular Agenda Item No. 1 — Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, consider absence request. Mayor White opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. He led the audience in the pledge of allegiance. Director of IT Ben Roper provided the invocation. Mayor Pro Tem Gay moved to approve the absence request from Council members McIlhaney and Scotti. Council member Massey seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 5 -0. Assistant City Manager Kathy Merrill introduced Mike Mullen, Teen Court Coordinator and presented a brief summary of the Youth Advisory Council. Mike Mullen introduced seven members of its newly implemented College Station Youth Advisory Council. The members who are all students at A &M Consolidated High School were selected by school administrators. City Manager Glenn Brown introduced Wayne Lawson, the new Public Communications Director for the City of College Station. The College Station City Council members and College Station Historic Preservation Committee Chairman Hillary Jessup and member Marguerite Anthony presented Historic Home Marker #78 to residents Don and Carol Lewis for their home located at 1205 City Council Regular Meeting 10/11/07 Page 2 Winding Road. The Lewis' applied for the marker prior to selling the home to longtime local residents, Quinn and Kim Williams, the new owners. Hear Visitors Brett Blankner, 4412 Pickering Place, urged the City Council to update the Bike Plan to enhance the interconnectivity. He requested a cyclist serve on the Transportation Committee to alert staff of cyclist concerns before development occurs and enhanced improvements. Jonathan Coppersmith, 1811 Sherwood Drive stressed the need to enhance the current biking plan for the current and future generations. Mr. Coopersmith requested a cyclist to become a member of the Transportation Committee to help modify and extend the Bicycle Master Plan into the ETJ. Mayor White read a letter Sherry Ellison, thanking City staff for the meeting with Windwood residents regarding their concerns. Consent Agenda Mayor Pro Tem Gay moved to approve 3a -3n. Council Ruesink seconded the motion. Council member Crompton amended the motion to remove 3k for a separate vote. Mayor Pro Tem Gay seconded the notion, which carried unanimously, 5 -0. Mayor Pro Tem Gay moved to approve 3a — 3j and 3 1 — 3n. Council member Massey seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 5 -0. a. Approved by common consent minutes for Thursday, September 27, 2007. b. Approved by common consent Resolution No. 10 -11- 2007 -3b approving the FY 2008 budget of the Brazos County Emergency Communications District. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BUDGET OF THE BRAZOS COUNTY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. c. Approved by common consent a grant application to the Criminal Justice Division of the Office of the Governor for a special investigations unit in Brazos County, including approval of a Cooperative Working Agreement. d. Approved by common consent the rejection of bid 07 -92 and approval of Resolution No. 10 -11- 2007 -3d awarding contract 07 -219 for the Lift Station Rehabilitation Project to Elliott Construction, Ltd., in the amount of $236,374. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR City Council Regular Meeting 10/11/07 Page 3 • THE LIFT STATION REHABILITATION PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS. e. Approved by common consent Resolution No. 10 -11- 2007 -3e granting an exception to Policy to allow V &M Rentals to construct sewer infrastructure necessary to connect the Aggie Acres development to the City sewer system. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, APPROVING AN EXCEPTION TO THE CITY'S UTILITY EXTENSION POLICY TO ALLOW THE EXTENSION OF SEWER UTILITY SERVICES TO AGGIE ACRES, LOCATED OFF WALNUT ROAD, WITHIN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION (ETJ) OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS. f. Approved by common consent Resolution No. 10 -11- 2007 -3f authorizing staff to obtain sanitary control easements for Water Wells #1 and #2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, RELATING TO: (1) THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY TO INITIATE, COMPLETE, AND ACQUIRE, BY PURCHASE OR CONDEMNATION, RIGHT -OF -WAY AND EASEMENT INTEREST IN CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR THE SANITARY CONTROL EASEMENTS FOR ® WELLS #1 AND #2 PROJECT; (2) A DECLARATION THAT PUBLIC NECESSITY EXISTS FOR THE CITY TO ACQUIRE SUCH INTEREST, THROUGH PURCHASE OR CONDEMNATION; AND (3) ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR THE ACQUISITION OF SUCH INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY. g. Approved by common consent Resolution No. 10 -11- 2007 -3g for the acquisition of additional easement pursuant to the construction and operation of Well 7 and attendant collection line. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6 -14- 2007 -3a. h. Approved by common consent Resolution No. 10 -11- 2007 -3h suspending the proposal by Atmos Energy Corporation to implement a rate increase. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION SUSPENDING THE OCTOBER 25, 2007, EFFECTIVE DATE OF ATMOS ENERGY CORP., MID -TEX DIVISION REQUESTED RATE CHANGE TO PERMIT THE CITY TIME TO STUDY THE REQUEST AND TO ESTABLISH REASONABLE RATES; APPROVING COOPERATION WITH ATMOS CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE AND OTHER CITIES IN THE ATMOS ENERGY CORP., MID - TEX DIVISION SERVICE AREA TO HIRE LEGAL AND CONSULTING SERVICES AND TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE COMPANY AND DIRECT ANY NECESSARY LITIGATION AND APPEALS; REQUIRING City Council Regular Meeting 10/11/07 Page 4 L REIMBURSEMENT OF CITIES' RATE CASE EXPENSES; FINDING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION IS PASSED IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW; REQUIRING NOTICE OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE COMPANY AND LEGAL COUNSEL i. Approved by common consent Resolution No. 10 -11- 2007 -3i that will amend Resolution Determining Need No. 11 -20- 2006 - 13.06. The Resolutions relate to the acquisition of easements for the College Main Sidewalk Project. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 11 -20- 2006 -13.06 j. Approved by common consent a construction contract between BCS Development Co. and Brazos Valley Services for the construction of an 18 -inch and 15 -inch gravity sewer trunkline in the amount of $436,636.52. k. Presentation, possible action and discussion on a funding agreement between Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management (BVSWMA) and the United Way of the Brazos Valley in the amount of $50,000. Crompton moved to be referred to the citizens committee. Council member Crompton moved to refer this item to the Citizens Committee who is reasonable for making recommendation to the City Council. Council member Massey seconded the motion, which carried 5 -0. Lir FOR: White, Gay, Crompton, Massey, Ruesink AGAINST: None ABSENT: McIlhaney, Scotti 1. Approved by common consent a contract with ESO Solutions for the purchase of an electronic Patient Care Reporting System for the Fire Department, in an amount not to exceed $25,918.00, for an interface from the City's Computer Aided Dispatch application (Enroute CAD) with Enroute Public Safety, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00, and for additional hardware and software purchases through the City's standard purchasing policies in an amount not to exceed $74,082.00, for a total project total of $120,000.00. m. Approved by common consent an annual renewal of contract #05 -251 in an amount not to exceed $179,474 with Clean Harbors to provide Household Hazardous Waste collection services. n. Approved by common consent the reimbursement of $320,182.81 to Gameday Centers Southeastern, L.L.C. for five (5) lots located in Northgate originally sold as part of an Economic Development Agreement. Regular Agenda Item No. 1 -- Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on an ordinance granting a Conditional Use Permit for a night club `' located at 913 Harvey Road, Suites A & B in the Woodstone Center Courtyard. City Council Regular Meeting 10/11/07 Page 5 tliw Staff Planner Crissy Hartl presented a brief overview of a proposed ordinance granting a Conditional Use Permit for a night club located at 913 Harvey Road, Suites A & B in the Woodstone Center Courtyard. The Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval of the proposed ordinance. Mayor White opened the public hearing. Gary Seabeck, Applicant, 9215 Timber Knoll Drive, College Station spoke in favor of the proposed Conditional Use Permit and offered to answer questions of the City Council. Mayor White closed the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Gay moved approve Ordinance N. 3010 granting a Conditional User Permit for a night club located at 913 Harvey Road, Suites A &B in the Woodstone Center Courtyard. Council member Massey seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 5 -0. FOR: White, Gay, Crompton, Massey, Ruesink AGAINST: None ABSENT: Mcllhaney, Scotti AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12, "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE," SECTION 3.13, "DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCEDURES," CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, BY CHANGING THE REZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES AFFECTING CERTAIN PROPERTIES AS DESCRIBED BELOW; DECLARING A PENALTY, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Regular Agenda Item No. 2 -- Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on an ordinance rezoning 43.94 acres from A -O, Agricultural Open to R- 1, Single Family Residential located at 9007 Sandstone Drive in the general vicinity of the termination of Emerald Parkway. Staff Planner Lindsey Boyer presented a staff report on the proposed ordinance to rezone 43.94 acres from A -O Agricultural Open to R -1, Single Family Residential located at 9007 Sandstone Drive in the vicinity of the termination of Emerald Parkway. The Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval of the rezoning for the portions of the property located outside the 100 -year floodplain. Director of Water /Wastewater Services David Coleman discussed sewer issues and solutions that Mr. & Mrs. Wisneski had brought forth to staff. Mayor White opened the public hearing. The following citizens addressed the City Council regarding the proposed rezoning. tItro Paul Leventis, 2008 Oakwood Trail City Council Regular Meeting 10/11/07 Page 6 Cor Larry Wisneski. 2208 Bent Oak Mayor White closed the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Gay moved to approve Ordinance No. 3011 rezoning 43.94 acres from A -O, Agricultural Open to R -1, Single Family Residential located at 9007 sandstone Drive in the general vicinity of the termination of Emerald Parkway. Council member Massey seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 5 -0. FOR: White, Gay, Crompton, Massey, Ruesink AGAINST: None ABSENT: Mcllhaney, Scotti Regular Agenda Item No. 3 -- Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Rezoning for 3370 Greens Prairie Road West (Preserve at Stone Creek) consisting of approximately 188 acres from A -O, Agricultural Open to R -1, Single Family located at 3370 Greens Prairie Road West in the general area northeast of the intersection of Greens Prairie Road West and Sweetwater Drive between Castlegate Subdivision and Sweetwater Forest Subdivision. Staff Planner Lindsey Boyer described the proposed ordinance to rezone 188 acres from A -O, Agricultural Open to R -1 Single Family located at 3370 Greens Prairie Road West, L. northeast of the intersection of Greens Prairie Road West and Sweetwater Drive between Castlegate Subdivision and Sweetwater Forest Subdivision. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial; however staff recommended approval with the condition that no residential lots be platted within 130 feet of the compressor station. Mayor White opened the public hearing. The following citizens addressed the city council regarding the proposed rezoning. Joshua Benn, 4420 Edinburg Glenn Rierson, 16085 Calumet Trail Mayor White closed the public hearing. Mayor Pr Tem Gay moved to approve Ordinance No. 3012 rezoning for 3370 Greens Prairie Road West (Preserve at Stone Creek) consisting of approximately 188 acres from A -O, Agricultural Open to R -1, Single Family located at 3370 Greens Prairie Road West in the general area northeast of the intersection of Greens Prairie Road West and Sweetwater Drive between Castlegate Subdivision and Sweetwater Forest Subdivision. Council member Massey seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 5 -0. FOR: White, Gay, Crompton, Massey, Ruesink AGAINST: None ABSENT: McIlhaney, Scotti City Council Regular Meeting 10/11/07 Page 7 Regular Agenda Item No. 4 -- Presentation, possible action, and discussion N "' regarding a resolution approving a construction contract with JaCody, Inc in the for the amount of $2,247,634.00 for the Police Station Renovations Project. Graduate Civil Engineer Donald Harman presented a brief summary of a resolution approving a construction contract with JaCody, Inc., in the amount of $2,247,634.00 for the Police Station Renovations Project. Council member Massey moved to approve Resolution No. 10 -11- 2007 -04 approving a construction contract with JaCody, Inc., in the amount of $2,247,634.00 for the Police Station Renovations Project. Council member Ruesink seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 5 -0. FOR: White, Gay, Crompton, Masse, Ruesink AGAINST: None ABSENT: Mcllhaney, Scotti A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE POLICE STATION RENOVATIONS PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS. Regular Agenda Item No. 5 -- The City Council may convene the executive session ft• following the regular meeting to discuss matters posted on the executive session agenda for October 11, 2007. Council concluded the executive session prior to the regular meeting. Regular Agenda Item No. 6 -- Final action on executive session, if necessary. No action was taken. Regular agenda Item No. 7 -- Adjourn. Hearing no objections, the meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m. on Thursday, October 11, 2007. APPROVED: Mayor ATTEST: Connie Hooks City Secretary ( *ff " Mayor CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Council members Ben White John Crompton Mayor Pro Tem James Massey Ron Gay Lynn Mcllhaney City Manager Chris Scotti Glenn Brown David Ruesink College Station City Council Regular Meeting Sign In Sheet Thursday, October 11, 2007 at 7 :00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 1. s 11. KCB It Yeah 2. S 12. G�...Nv�1 i SQ/t 3. `Ce<S - c-ecesa l 13. tH Ity ae.Kci(417 4. /"' 4' Zh 14. 2 /9 12 l SS y s. ©✓ I L r 15. ��UL Le,,e, � ( S B I(� 6. 610.4 16. A . 3�\� (/AY lrk 7. ! U Ynkz 130 17. bxQ-'1 M 8. � e Ort' 18. YYI s 9. � ���I�XA ^ 19. hLi. � Nik 10. '1 e) Qsf ! - -V'r 20. 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