HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/11/1999 - Regular Minutes City CouncilCITY OF COLL£C}F STATION
Mayor
Lynn Mcllhaney
Mayor Pro Tempore
David Hickson
City Manager
George K. Noe
City Council
Steve Esmond
Ron Silvia
Swiki Anderson
Larry Mariott
Anne Hazen
MINUTES
COLLEGE STATION CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
Thursday, February 11, 1999 at 6:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor McIlhaney, Mayor Pro Tern Hickson,
Councilmembers Mariott, Hazen, Silvia, Esmond,
Anderson
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Noe, City Secretary Hooks, City Attorney Cargill, Jr.,
Management Assistant Broussard, Public Relations and Marketing Manager Chapman, City
Planner Kee, Senior Planner McCUlly, Assistant City Secretary Casares, PARD Director Beachy,
Lincoln Center Supervisor Jackson, City Engineer Mosley, Assistant City Manager Brymer
Mayor Mcllhaney called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. She lead the audience in the pledge of
allegiance.
Deacon Jimmie Baker of Washington Chapel provided the invocation.
Mayor Mcllhaney presented a proclamation to Lance Jackson from the Lincoln Recreation
Center, Rev. Joe Dan Franklin, Lincoln Center Advisory Committee member; and Cheletia
Johnson, Program Director for Lincoln Center Boys and Girls Club in recognition of Black
History Month in February.
Consent Agenda
Councilman Anderson pulled Consent Agenda Items 13.5, 13.11, 13.12, and 13.16 for discussion.
13.1 Approved by common consent the minutes for city council special meeting, January 7, 1999
and regular and workshop meetings, January 28, 1999.
13.2 RFP No. 98-06: Approved by common consent the renewal of contract for concession
services at specific College Station parks. Renewal term is January 1, 1999 through December
31, 1999.
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13.3 Bid 99-21: Approved by common consent the award of contract for materials used on
Southwest Parkway, other improvement and maintenance projects. Awarded to low bidders:
KBS Electric, Group A, C, D1 thru D9 $126,100
Priester Supply, Group B, F $329,000
Techline, Inc., Group E $ 37,800
Wesco, Item D-10 $ 14,400
13.4 Bid No. 99-34: Approved by common consent the landscape and site maintenance contract
for George Bush Drive, Texas Avenue medians and Utility Customer Service building in the
amount of $53,593 (19 month contrac0. Awarded to Clean Cut as lowest, responsible bidder
meeting specifications. Funds available in Parks and Recreation Department Forestry Division.
13.5 Bid 99-36: Discussion and possible action on award of bid for construction of the College
Station Teen Center in the amount of $358,200 to Marek Brothers Construction, Inc. as lowest,
responsible bidder meeting specifications. Funds available in FY 1998-99 General Fund balance
for Teen Center.
Councilman Anderson made a motion to refer the Teen Center project to a special appointed
facilities design peer review committee for study and design review, especially the foundation
design consisting of Dr. Louis Thompson, Cha'n-man; Teddy Hirsch, and Pete Keating with
instructions to the committee to report back in one month after the committee initially meets. He
also proposed that as part of the motion that the contract award be tabled until such time when we
have a recommendation from this committee concerning the long term proper functioning of the
design, especially the facility's foundation and air conditioning. Motion seconded by Councilman
Esmond. Motion failed, 2-5.
FOR: Anderson, Esmond
AGAINST: Mcllhaney, Hickson, Mariott, Hazen, Silvia
Councilman Mariott made a motion to approve Consent Agenda Items 13.5, 13.11, 13.12, and
13.16 as presented. Motion seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hickson. Motion carried 5-2.
Councilman Esmond objected to the motion on the basis it violated Council policy by not
allowing a Council member to pull a Consent Agenda Item for discussion. Councilman Esmond
asked the Mayor to rule Councilman Mariott's motion out of order. Request denied.
FOR: McIlhaney, Mariott, Hazen, Silvia, Hickson
AGAINST: Esmond, Anderson
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13.6 Bid 99-38: Approved by common consent the award of janitorial services contract in the
amount of $137,835 to Sparkling Maintenance Service Corporation as lowest, responsible bidder
meeting specifications. Funds available in the Public Works, Facility Maintenance Division.
13.7 Bid 99-44: Approved by common consent the bid for 3 inch crushed limestone to be used at
the Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency landfill in the amount of $26,500. Awarded
to Texcon as lowest, responsible bidder meeting specifications. Funds available in BVSWMA
operating budget.
13.8 Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation regarding planting and maintenance of
crepe myrtles along FM 2818 in the amount of $50,000. Funds appropriated from Hotel/Motel
tax fund. This item was removed by TXDOT and will be considered at a future meeting.
13.9 Approved by common consent a resolution setting a public hearing for April 22, 1999 on
adoption of land use assumptions, a capital improvements plan, and possible impact fees for
Service Area 99-01, an area along the east side ofSH 6 and south of Rock Prairie Road.
13.10 Approved by common consent a contract change order for the construction of the sanitary
sewer trunk line for Spring Creek Phase I project to Texcon, Inc. in the amount of $94,324.50.
13.11 Approved purchase request for professional legal services which are exempt from
competitive bidding proposal as allowed in LGC 252.022(a)(4). Approved letter agreement with
Mathews and Freeland for an estimated $30,000 and authorization of a contingency transfer
within the Water Fund. Refer to Item No. 13.5 for action taken.
13.12 Selection of a consulting firm to provide design services for a west district maintenance
facility. Award to Holster and Associates. Refer to Item No. 13.5 for action taken.
13.13 Approved by common consent Ordinance No. 2369 ordering a general city/school election
and special election to be held on May 1, 1999.
13.14 Approved by common consent an agreement between the City of College Station and Bank
of America NT&SA for purchasing cards.
13.15 Approved by common consent Ordinance No. 2370 amending Chapter 10, Section
3(e)(2)(e), Ordinance No. 2364, a recently adopted speed limit ordinance on FM 2154 from FM
60 to the city limits line south of FM 2818.
13.16 Approved a professional service contract and authorized funds to Ash & Brown
Engineering for design and construction assistance sendce required for the construction of the
remainder of North Forest Parkway. Refer to Item No. 13.5 for action taken.
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ReRular Agenda
14.1 Public hearing~ discussion and possible action rezoning approximately 18.6 acres
located in front adjacent to the Raintree Subdivision from R-1 Single Family Residential and
A-O Agricultural Open Space to A-P Admlnlstratlve Professional~ C-B Business
Commercial~ R-5 Apartment/Medium Densityi and R-3 Townhouse. (98-121)
Item was withdrawn by the applicant, D&L Ventures.
14.2 Public hearing~ discussion and possible action rezoning Lots 2 and 3 of Block 4 of
Pooh's Park Subdivision located along the north side of Holleman between Texas Avenue and
Lassie Lane from WPC to C-1 General Commercial. (99-100 and 99-102)
City Planner Jane Kee presented the staff report. She explained that in October 1998, the Council
rezoned Lot 1, Block 4 from WPC to C-1 General Commercial. Staff recommended approval of
the request.
Mayor McIlhaney opened the public hearing.
Charlie Young from Brazos Valley Family Outreach expressed to Council that this agency
occupies an office at this location and if the property is rezoned and sold, the agency may look for
another office location.
Mayor Pro Tem Hickson moved approval of Ordinance No. 2371 as presented. Motion seconded
by Councilman Silvia which carried unanimously, 7-0.
14.3 Public hearing~ discussion and possible action rezoning 2.77 acres at 1900 FM 158
between University Drive and Harvey Road from R-1 Single Family to C-2 CommercJa!
Industrial (98-119).
Senior Planner Sabine McCully described this item. Staffrecommended denial of the request.
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 4-2.
Mayor Mcllhaney opened the public hearing.
Richard Creed, 125 Cypress Lane in Conroe, representing the potential buyer, Escon Services
addressed the Council. He noted that the company bas leased the maintenance shop for years.
They desire to relocate in a permanent facility and expand the business.
Mayor McIlhaney closed the public heating.
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Councilman Esmond made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2372 as presented. Motion
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hickson which carried 6-1, Councilman Hazen voted against.
Agenda Item No. 15 - Hear Visitors.
Benito Flores-Meath of 901 Val Verde addressed the Council on the council procedures for
discussion of consent agenda items. He also made comments on the number of vehicles parked
on the street due to rental occupied housing in the neighborhood.
B-CS Chamber of Commerce President Royce Hickman expressed appreciation to the members of
the Council who attended Brazos County Day in Austin at the State Capitol. As a resident of the
city, he expressed appreciation to each councilmember for the dedication and commitment to
volunteer their time.
Agenda Item No. 16 - Adiourn.
Mayor Pro Tem Hickson moved to adjourn the meeting and seconded by Councilman Madott.
Hearing no objection, the meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 1 lth day of March, 1999.
Connie Haoks, City Secretary
APPROVED:
May~ Lynn Mcllhaney /
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