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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/08/1999 - Regular Minutes City CouncilCITY OF COLLEGE STATION Mayor Lynn Mcllhane¥ Mayor Pro Tempore David Hickson City Manager George K. Nee City Council Steve Esmond Ron Silvia Swiki Anderson Larry Mariotl Anne Hazen MINUTES COLLEGE STATION CITY COUNCIL o REGULAR SESSION Thursday, April 8, 1999 at 6:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor McIlhaney, Mayor Pro Tern Hickson, Councilmembers Mariott, Esmond, Silvia, Hazen, Anderson STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Noe, City Secretary Hooks, City Attorney Cargill, Jr., Assistant City Attorney Nemcik, Assistant City Manager Brymer, Management Assistant Broussard, Assistant City Secretary Casares, Development Services Director Callaway, Asst. City Engineer Morgan, Finance Director Cryan, Economic Development Director Foutz, Senior Planner McCully, Human Resources Director Pavlinski Mayor Mcllhaney called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. She lead the audience in the pledge of allegiance. Pastor David Roland from the First Baptist Church in College Station provided the invocation. Mayor Mcllhaney read the following proclamations: Sherry Hostettler received the proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, April 1999 Julie O'Connell and members of the city staff received the proclamation for Safety Awareness Week, April 12-16, 1999 Paula Oaldey from Red Lobster, P.J. Jones from Area 6 Special Olympics, and Scott Simpson from CSPD received the proclamation for Cops and Lobsters Week, April 11, 1999 Mike Mullen received the proclamation for Municipal Volunteer Month, April 1999 A~,enda Item No. 2 -- Consent Agenda 2.1: Approved by consent the minutes for City Council regular meetings, March 1 l, 1999 and March 25, 1999. 2.2: Bid No. 99-65 Approved by consent the sale of two automated collection trucks in the amount of $63,097 to Temple Iron and Metal Co. as the highest bidder. Revenue proceeds will be placed in Equipment Replacement fund. Council Regular 4/8/99 Page 2 2.3: Ratification of emergency purchase of wood utility poles in accordance with LGC 252.022 (a)(2), a procurement necessary to preserve the public health and safety of the municipality's residents. Estimated expenditure to Conroe Wood Products in the amount of $37,854.02. Funds available in Capital Projects, New Services and Extensions. 2.4: Approved by consent Ordinance No. 2377 abandoning a ten foot wide public utility easement, lying and being situated in the Morgan Rector Survey, Abstract No. 46, College Station, Brazos County, Texas and being part of Lot 1-2.04 acres, Block 1 Dartmouth Addition according to plat recorded in Volume 3086, Page 38, of the official records of Brazos County, Texas, and being more particularly described in the exhibit attached to the ordinance. 2.5: Approved by consent Ordinance No. 2378 abandoning a twenty foot wide sanitary sewer easement, which crosses and lies within the Crawford Burner League, Abstract No. 7 in College Station, Brazos County, Texas and being a portion of that 73.51 acre remainder of a 195.92 acre tract of land conveyed to Edsel Jones and O.D. Butler by deed recorded in Volume 230, Page 558 of deed records of Brazos County, Texas, and more particularly described in the exhibit attached to the ordinance. (Project No. SS-9817). 2.6: Approved by consent a resolution approving a professional services agreement with CSC Engineering and Environmental Consultants, Inc. for ground water monitoring, topographical survey and related services in the amount of $76,040. Funds available in BVSWMA Fund Landfill operations budget. 2.7: Discussion and possible action on approval of preliminary official statement of issuance of general obligation bonds and certificates of obligation. Removed by Councilman Esmond for questions to staff. Finance Director Charles Cryan outlined the projects earmarked for these funds. Mayor Mcllhaney opened the floor for public comments. 2.7: Benito Flores-Meath, 901 Val Verde asked a question regarding the city center project and Northgate project. Mayor Mcllhaney explained that these bonds were not allocated toward these projects. Councilman Mariott made a motion to approve the preliminary official statement for issuance of general obligation bonds and certificates of obligation and announcing the intention to issue debt as included in the statement. Motion seconded by Councilman Silvia. Councilman Anderson made a motion to table the item until such time that we can attach a list of funding from the budget and tie that to the bonds so we know exactly what is being spent. Motion failed from lack of second. Motion by Councilman Mafiott carried unanimously, 7-0. Council Regular 4/8/99 Page 3 2.8: Discussion and possible action on request for oversize participation in the amount of $62,879 for extensions of an 18 inch sanitary sewer line from near the intersection of FM 2818 and Welsh Avenue to the northeast comer of the Steeplechase Subdivision to be constructed with the Steeplechase Section 2. Removed by Councilman Esmond to ask staff questions about the cost estimates. Assistant City Engineer Veronica Morgan explained that the letter from McClure Engineering in the council packet described the basis for line cost. Benito Flores-Meath, 901 Val Verde asked if any councilmember had planned to abstain from this item. No one responded. Mr. Meath inquired about the city engineer's estimate. Carl Vargo, 2902 Cortez Court asked questions about the city's cost to participate in the sewer line size difference. Further concern was expressed by Councilman Anderson regarding the proposed cost estimate. Councilman Mariott moved approval of funding $62,879 in oversize participation for the extension of an 18 inch sanitary sewer line fi'om near the intersection of FM 2818 and Welsh Avenue to the northeast comer of Steeplechase Subdivision. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hickson. Motion carried 5-2. FOR: Mcllhaney, I-Iazen, Mariott, Hickson, Silvia AGAINST: Esmond, Anderson Item No. 3 - Regular Agenda Item 3.1: Public hearing~ discussion and possible action on rezoning 8.72 acres from R-1 Single Family to R-5 Apartments/Medium Densi ,ty~ located approximately 300 ft. from the intersection of FM 2818 and Holleman (99-110). Director of Development Services Jim Callaway explained the item. The rezoning application complied with the land use plan. Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Mayor Mcllhaney opened the public hearing. Paul Johnston, representing the applicant Fairfield Residential (2045 North Highway 360, Grand Prairie Texas) came forward to answer questions regarding the request. Mayor McIlhaney closed the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Hickson moved approval of Ordinance No. 2379 rezoning 8.72 acres from R-I Single Family Residential to R-5 Apartment Medium Density, located approximately 300 ft. from Council Regular 4/8/99 Page 4 the intersection of FM 2818 and Holleman (99-110). Motion seconded by Councilman Mariott which carded unanimously, 7-0. Item 3.2: Public hearing~ discussion~ and possible action on the rezoning of a .85 acre lot; Block 1~ Tinsley Square~ currently "The Clay Oven" restaurant from WPC Wolf Pen Creek to C-1 General Commercial (99-108)~ and public hearing~ discussion and possible action on rezoning of a .34 acre tract immediately south of the First United Methodist Church tract from WPC to C-1 (99-109). Jim Callaway explained the request. Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Andrew Howard, 3009 Adrienne asked questions about the current uses on these tracts. Mayor Mcllhaney opened the public hearing. No one spoke. She closed the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Hickson moved approval of Ordinance No. 2380 to rezone a .85 acre lot, Block 1, Tinsley Square from WPC Wolf Pen Creek to C-1 General Commercial (99-108) and Ordinance No. 2381 to rezone a .34 acre tract immediately south of the First United Methodist Church tract from WPC Wolf Pen Creek to C-1 General Commercial. Seconded by Councilman Mariott which carded unanimously, 7-0. Item 3.3: Discussion and presentation on the new City Municipal Volunteer Program -- Strategic Issue No. 10. Community Programs Coordinator Peggy CaHiham introduced Volunteer Coordinator Mike Mullan. Mr. Mullen described the objectives for this new program which shall enhance volunteerism for a wide variety of services within the city organization. No official action was required. Item 3.4: Discussion and possible action on appointments to the College Station Business Development Corporation (4b Corporation). Councilman Mariott moved approval to appoint the following citizens to serve on the CS Business Development Corporation. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Hickson. Motion carried unanimously, 7-0. Name Jere Blackwelder Mark Weichold Nancy Crouch Profession/Company Computer Company School Board/TAMU Univ. Home Term Limit April, 2000 April, 2000 April, 2000 Council Regular 4/8/99 Page 5 Gene Joyce Lee Blank Sherrye Coggiola Brad Lancaster Audio Video Retired Professor Cable Time Principal - Pebble Creek Elem. April, 2000 April, 2001 April, 2001 April, 2001 Emergency 1rem 3.5: Discussion and possible action to change a polling place in the upcoming election~ May 1~ 1999. City Secretary Connie Hooks explained the emergency nature of this request. Motion made by Councilman Mariott to approve Ordinance No. 2382 amending Ordinance No. 2369 changing a polling place in Precinct No. 32 from Friends Congregational Church to the College Station City Library. Motion seconded by Councilman Silvia which carried unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 4 -- Hear Visitors. Benito Flores-Meath, 901 Val Verde thanked the city for their idea to install blue reflectors on the city streets. He made another comment about the proposed Ethics Ordinance. He also stated that the council should agree to have law officials look into the matters expressed by the public about ethics violations. Helen Pugh, 601 Fairview asked the Council to adopt the Ethics Ordinance. She inquired about the proposal to televise meetings. Ms. Pugh indicated that the water tower on Tarrow is draining slowly into the street. She asked staffto respond with an answer to explain why this is happening. Andrew Howard, 3007 Adrienne conveyed two positive remarks. TAMU Student Body and the City will host another event, Earth Day Celebration at Rudder Foundation on the A&M Campus. He thanked Councilmembers Silvia and Hazen for attending the North-gate Revitalization Subcommittee meeting. The Student Government Liaison will serve as a permanent position on this board. Mayor Pro Tem Hickson moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilman Silvia seconded. Hearing no objection, the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m. PASSED AND APPROVED this 22nd day of April, 1999. ~)~TTM . City Secretary Connie Hooks APPROVED: May~r Lynn Mcllhaney GUEST REGISTER CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 8, '1999 6:00 P.M. GUEST REGISTER CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 1999 6:00 P.M. 20. U~ ~'