HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/09/1999 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMayor
Lynn Mcllhaney
Mayor Pro Tempore
Larry Mariott
City Manager
Thomas E. Brymer
City Council
James Massey
Ron Silvia
Winnie Garner
Dennis Maloney
Anne Hazen
MINUTES
COLLEGE STATION CITY COUNCIL
Workshop and Regular Meetings
Thursday, September 9, 1999 at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT:Mayor McIlhaney, Mayor Pro Tem Mariott, Council-
members Silvia, Hazen, Massey, Garner, Maloney
STAFF PRESENT: Acting City Manager Brymer, City Attorney Cargill, Jr., City Secretary
Hooks, Finance Director Cryan, Budget Director Kersten, Economic Development Director
Foutz, Development Services Director Callaway, Community Development Director Carroll,
Assistant PARD Director Ploeger, Superintendent of Water/Wastewater Riley, City Engineer
Mosley
Mayor McIlhaney called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. with Councilmember Silvia absent.
Agenda Item No. 1 - Discussion of consent agenda items listed for Regular Council
Meetim,.
Councilmembers removed the following items for discussion.
13.4 Award of bid for Eastgate and Lions Park site improvements.
Asst. PARD Ric Ploeger explained that there are items for replacement of playground equipment
at Lions Park. Another project in this bid is for irrigation systems at Texas Ave. and Walton, and
also placing more pavers, new sign, and handicap accessible sidewalks along Walton. The tank
is scheduled to be demolished because it is no longer in service.
13.8 Right of way easement for three phase electrical service to USDA/ARS Bldg. on F&B
Road.
Public Utilities Director John Woody stated that the University has granted the easement to the
City to supply electrical service to the Agricultural Research Bldg.
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13.10 Bids for underground utility line locates.
Public Utilities Director John Woody explained that these funds are needed to offset the increase
in the number of line locate requests received due to an increased amount of construction in the
area.
Agenda Item No. 2 - Discussion and possible action regarding a resolution on the Cities of
Character Program.
Councilman Hazen made a motion to place this item on a future agenda to allow staff review and
feedback from other groups. Motion seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Mariott, which carried
unanimously, 6-0, Councilman Silvia absent.
Agenda Item No. 3 - Presentation~ discussion and possible action on proiects elieible to
receive CDBG Public Facility funding and continued discussion on Community
Development nroeram euidelines.
Community Development Director Jo Carroll presented information on possible projects eligible
to receive CDBG Public Facility funding. The total funding available is $363,776. These
projects included:
· Lincoln Center park improvements
· Reconstruction of Church Street from College Main to Wellborn Road
· Sidewalks in Tarrow Street area and University Drive
Councilman Maloney moved approval of staff recommendations. Motion seconded by
Councilman Massey, which carried unanimously, 6-0 with Councilman Silvia absent.
Agenda Item No. 4 - Legislative Update
Several staff members presented an update on recent legislation passed by the 76t~ legislative
session. Major pieces of legislation included the following areas:
· Annexation Vesting Act
· Telecommunications Electric Deregulation
· Open Meetings/Open Records
No action was required.
Agenda Item No. 5 - Discussion of Proposed Budget
Budget Director Jeff Kersten presented a brief summary of items that council discussed at their
previous workshop meetings and options available toward final adoption of budget.
Councilman Silvia arrived to the meeting at 5:10 p.m.
Council decided to schedule a special budget workshop meeting on September 22nd"
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Agenda Item No. 6- Committee Reports
Councilman Massey reported on the recent meeting of the WPC Oversight Committee. He
addressed a future development in the old "Pooh's Park development" and its impact to WPC
Corridor. He also reported on a channelization and greenspace review by staffand Corps of
Engineers on the lake by the amphitheater and vegetation upstream. Future parking was also
discussed. Other status reports were presented by staff related to traffic signalization and
Tributary B site improvements (between the new restaurants).
Councilman Silvia made a report from the last Health Department meeting. A tour was of the
facility was provided to the members. He stated that the rates for restaurant and sanitation
inspections were amended.
Councilman Garner reported on the regional advisory transportation committee meeting.
Currently, the committee is formulating a plan to provide access for rural and urban
transportation. Meetings will be held with the seven county region.
Mayor McIlhaney reported that the environmental subcommittee of the seven county region met
and have hired a graduate student to perform the open space land inventory. Also, researching
additional funding sources to accommodate this project. Future presentations are planned for the
seven county region.
Agenda Item No. 7 - Agenda Request by Councilmembers
No items were reported.
Agenda Item No. 8- Council Calendars
Budget Workshop Meeting, 9/7
TAMU Chancellor Reception, 9/8 Brazos Center
Region 10 Meeting, 9/16, Lockhart
Mayors Brunch, 9/17
Teen Center Opening 9/20
Citizen Committee Recognition Dinner, 9/20, Southwood Pavilion
Council Workshop and Regular Meetings, 9/23
Environmental Excellence Award Ceremony, 9/21, Pebble Creek
Agenda Item No. 9 - Hear Visitors
Benito Flores-Meath, 901 Val Verde presented council with a copy of the fault lines in Brazos
County. He referred to trash disposed in his yard and thanked a city employee for his assistance
in providing information to him.
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Kayla Glover, 1210 Marstellar urged council to consider employee salaries in the proposed
budget, rather than monies allocated toward the construction ora new city hall. Ms. Glover also
noted that she has a library which contains construction plans. In the past year, these plans have
not been provided. Council asked Ms. Glover to meet with City Manager on this concern.
Swiki Anderson, 1805 Hondo made remarks on the former city manager's employment contract.
No one else spoke.
Agenda Item No. 10 -- Executive Session
Mayor Mcllhaney announced that the council would convene into executive session pursuant to
Sections 551.071, 551/072, 551.074, and 551.086 of the Open Meetings Act to seek the advice of
our City Attorney with respect to pending and contemplated litigation, to discuss the purchase of
real property, to consider the appointment and evaluation of public officers, and to consider
economic development negotiations.
Real Estate
.54 acres, Lot 2 Block A Culpepper, 300 Dominik
Personnel
City Secretary Semi-annual evaluation
City Judge Semi-annual evaluation
City Attorney annual evaluation
Economic Development Negotiations
Contract with William Madden, Jr.
Litigation
Cause No.
Cause No.
Cause No.
Cause No.
Cause No.
Cause No.
43,098-85, Bryan v. College Station
96-03168, Bryan, et al v. PUC (intervention)
97-02587, Bryan, et al v. PUC (intervention)
98-13391, Bryan, et al v. PUC (intervention)
96-06940, Bryan, et al v. PUC (intervention)
97-07000, Bryan, et al v. PUC (intervention)
Cause No. 40,1420985, Anderson & Esmond v. College Station & Connie Hooks
Cause No. 49,367-CCL2, Wilkerson v. College Station
Civil Action No. 01-98-01056-CV, Court of Appeals, Gold v. College Station
Civil Action No. H-97-2532, U.S. District Court- Lewis v. College Station
Civil Action No. H-98-0847, U.S. District Court- Boriskie v. College Station
Docket No. 96-2-000, FERC College Station, applicant
Landfill Site Selection
Agenda Item No. 11 - Final Action on executive session.
Council recessed from the executive session to begin the regular meeting agenda at 7:00 p.m.
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ReRular MeetinR
Mayor Mcllhaney opened the meeting at 7:05 pm with all councilmembers present. She lead the
audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Rev. Bob Oron from St. Thomas Episcopal Church
provided the invocation.
Mayor Mcllhaney presented a proclamation and plaque to Mark Johnson, A&M Baseball Coach
and members of the 1999 Texas Aggie Baseball Team who ranked 7th in the nation. The team
were recipients of the Big 12 Championship, NCAA Regional and Super Regional Champion-
ship. The audience applauded their efforts.
Mayor Mcllhaney read a proclamation recognizing the week of September 19-23 as Constitution
Week. Ms. Tinct from the La Valita Chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution accepted
the proclamation and recognized Mayor Mcllhaney and the City of College Station for
outstanding work in promoting the ideals of the United States Constitution.
Consent Aeenda
13.1 Approved by common consent the council workshop minutes and regular minutes for
August 26,1999.
13.2 Bid No. 99-82 Approved by common consent the demolition of Meridian Apartments
including Alternate A removal of concrete slab. Awarded to lowest, responsible bidder meeting
specifications, Laughlin Environemntal, Inc. in the amount of $163,673. Funds available and
budgeted from Community Development Block Grant.
13.3 Contract No. 99-182 Approved by common consent a contract amendment for the
demolition of Meridian Apartments.
13.4 Bid No. 99-95 Approved by common consent site improvements to Eastgate and Lions
Parks. Awarded to lowest, responsible bidder meeting specifications, Fuqua Construction
Company, Inc. in the amount of $56,085. Funds available and budgeted in Parks Project and
Street Project Funds.
13.5 Bid No. 99-100 Approved by common consent the purchase of a street chipspreader.
Awarded to lowest, responsible bidder meeting specifications, R.B. Everett & Company in the
amount of $148,569. Approved option trade-in offer on a 1984 Etnyre for $17,000 for a net
purchase cost of $131,569. Funds available and budgeted in Fleet Replacement Fund.
13.6 Bid No. 99-104 Approved by common consent to reject all bids received for a hydraulic
digger truck.
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13.7 Bid No. 99-107 Approved by common consent the purchase and installation of main
electrical switchgear for Sandy Point Pump Station. Awarded to lowest, responsible bidder
meeting specifications, Britt Rice Electric, Inc. in the amount of $130,234. Funds available and
budgeted in Water Fund.
13.8 Approved by common consent to authorize the Mayor to sign the appropriate documents
for receipt of a right-of-way easement to the City of College Station for three phase electrical
service to the USDA/ARS Building on F&B Road.
13.9 Approved by common consent the ratification of payments for professional services to
Davis & Shank, P.C. in the amount of $17,917.93 regarding the Boriski litigation. This request
is exempt fi.om competitive bidding/proposal as allowed in LGC 252.022(a)(4) for a
procurement of professional services. Also, approved by common consent the approval of an
unspecified amount not to exceed $50,000 of which $1,909.21 is a current expense due and
payable for services rendered through July 31, 1999.
13.10 Approved by common consent the ratification of additional underground utility line
locates fi.om Byers Engineering for $6,500 as required by State House Bill 2295. Funds
available in Electrical Operational Budget. This request is exempt fi.om competitive bidding
LGC 252.022(2), a procurement necessary to preserve or protect the health and safety of
municipality's residents.
13.11 Approved by common consent the purchase of a replacement Ford Econoline Cargo Van
for $16,828.01 fi.om Philpott Motor Company via the Houston-Galveston Area Council. Funds
available in Property and Casualty Fund and Equipment/Vehicle Replacement Fund.
13.12 Approved by common consent the purchase of"Site Lens' software for city's trunked
radio system. Purchase is exempt fi.om competitive bidding as allowed in LGC 252.022(a)(7)(a),
a procurement of items that are available fi.om only one source, including items that are available
fi.om only one source because of patents, copyrights, secret processes, or natural monopolies".
Awarded to Site Lens software license fi.om Motorola for $25,935. Funds available in the
Equipment Replacement Fund, Technical Services, Sof~are Replacement.
13.13 Approved by common consent the purchase ora traffic system upgrade for $76,325 fi.om
Texas Highway Products, the authorized dealer for Eagle Traffic Control Systems. This
purchase is exempt from competitive bidding as allowed in LGC 252.022(7)(a)(d), "a
procurement of items that are available fi.om only one source, including captive replacement
parts or components for equipment." Funds available in 1995 General Obligation Bonds.
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Agenda Item No. 14 -- Reeular Aeenda
14.1 Discussion and possible action on a power supply contract with TXU Electric.
Mayor Pro Tem Mariott moved approval of a power supply contract with Texas Utilities
Electric. Motion seconded by Councilman Garner which carried unanimously, 7-0.
14.2 Public hearing~ discussion~ and possible action on City of College Station 1999-2000
advertised ad valorem tax rate.
Finance Dierctor Charles Cryan recalled that council voted at its last meeting to advertise a tax
rate of $0.4293. Mayor McIlhaney opened the public hearing.
Benito Flores-Meath, 901 Val Verde requested council consider a tax rate equivalent to taxes
assessed this year. Mr. Meath requested council include televising meetings in the budget.
David Hickson, 2900 Coronado expressed comments on the proposed budget. His hopes are that
the council will continue to look at the future and advocate businesses to locate in the
community.
Mayor McIlhaney closed the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Mariott made a motion to postpone a decision on the tax rate and consider the
tax rate at the next meeting on September 23'°. Motion seconded by Councilman Silvia, which
carried unanimously, 7-0.
14.3 Discussion and possible action on the proposed budeet.
Benito Flores-Meath, 901 Val Verde discussed three areas for council to consider during their
budget review: 1) Televising council meetings, 2) WPC Convention Center, and 3) Northgate
Parking Garage
Larry Ringer, 4717 St. Andrews Drive asked council to consider the request from the B-CS
Library Board for additional position to be housed at the College Station Library.
No action was required.
14.4 Public hearine, discussion and possible action on application for oil and gas
operations permit for Brazos Coal - Terry "B" Unit No. 1RE as requested by the proposed
operation~ Union Pacific Resources of Fort Worth~ Texas.
Staff Planner Jessica Jimmerson stated that the staff recommended approval of the permit.
Councilman Massey asked staff to report back with a distance from the well to the closest
residence.
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Mayor Mcllhaney opened the public hearing.
Ernest Bruchez, 2804 Brothers representing UPRC stated that this permit is to redrill horizontally
in a different direction that previous well operation at this site. Questions were asked by
councilmembers about noise and lights.
Mayor Mcllhaney closed the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Mariott made a motion to approve the permit. Motion seconded by Councilman
Silvia, which carried unanimously, 7-0.
Items No. 14.5~ 14.6~ 14.7~ 14.8~ 14.9
Council considered these items with one vote.
· Public hearing, discussion and possible action on the creation of Reinvestment Zone #11 and
consider adoption of an ordinance creating Reinvestment Zone No. 11 for commercial tax
abatement.
· Consider Agreement for Development and Tax Abatement.
· Consider Economic Development Agreement between the City of College Station,
Bryan/College Station Economic Development Corporation and HTRI Corporation.
· Consider resolutions approving grants for purchase of 4.575 acres of land to Economic
Development Corporation for HTRI Corporation and payment of permit and tap/meter fees
for HTRI Corporation for economic development.
· Consider real estate contract between the City of College Station and the Bryan/College
Station Economic Development Corporation.
Councilman Garner abstained from the discussion and consideration of these items. An affidavit
was filed with the City Secretary.
Economic Development Director Kim Foutz explained the purpose for the tax abatement
requests and proposed agreements with Heat Transfer Research Incorporated.
Mayor McIlhaney opened the public hearing.
Benito Flores-Meath, 901 Val Verde discouraged the approval of these items.
David Hickson, 2900 Coronado supported the incentive opportunities that businesses have
available within this community.
Mayor McIlhaney closed the public hearing.
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Mayor Pro Tem Mariott made a motion to approve Items No. 14.5, 14.6, 14.7, 14.8, and 14.9 as
presented. Motion seconded by Councilman Silvia, which carried unanimously, 6-0,
Councilman Garner abstained.
Item No. 14.10 Discussion and possible action on appointment to the Wolf Pen Creek Tax
Increment Finance District Board of Directors and the Historic Preservation Committees.
Councilman Garner returned to the meeting.
Councilman Maloney made a motion to appoint Sharon Colson and Marsha Sanford to the WPF
TIF District No. 1 for two-year terms. Motion seconded by Councilman Garner, which carried
unanimously, 7-0.
Councilman Maloney made a motion to appoint Marsha Sanford to the Historic Preservation
Committee. Motion seconded by Councilman Garner, which carried unanimously, 7-0.
Agenda Item No. 15 -- Council Monitorin~ Report
Mayor Pro Tem Mariott presented a satisfactory monitoring report.
Agenda Item No. 16 - Executive Session
Mayor McIlhaney announced that the Council will convene into executive session pursuant to
Sections 551.071,551.072, 551.074, and 551.086 of the Open Meetings Act to seek the advice of
the city attorney with respect to pending and contemplated litigation, to discuss the purchase of
real property, to consider the appointment and evaluation of public officers, to consider
economic development negotiations.
Real Estate
.54 acres, Lot 2 Block A Culpepper, 300 Dominik
Personnel
City Secretary Semi-annual evaluation
City Judge Semi-annual evaluation
City Attorney annual evaluation
Economic Development Negotiations
Contract with William Madden, Jr.
Litigation
Cause No.
Cause No.
Cause No.
Cause No.
Cause No.
Cause No.
Cause No.
43,098-85, Bryan v. College Station
96-03168, Bryan, et al v. PUC (intervention)
97-02587, Bryan, et al v. PUC (intervention)
98-13391, Bryan, et al v. PUC (intervention)
96-06940, Bryan, et al v. PUC (intervention)
97-07000, Bryan, et al v. PUC (intervention)
40,1420985, Anderson & Esmond v. College Station & Connie Hooks
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Cause No. 49,367-CCL2, Wilkerson v. College Station
Civil Action No. 01-98-01056-CV, Court of Appeals, Gold v. College Station
Civil Action No. H-97-2532, U.S. District Court- Lewis v. College Station
Civil Action No. H-98-0847, U.S. District Court -Boriskie v. College Station
Docket No. 96-2-000, FERC College Station, applicant
Landfill Site Selection
A~enda Item No. 17 - Final Action on Executive Session
Council returned to open session at 10:42 p.m. No action was taken.
Aeenda Item No. 18 - Adjourn
Councilman Silvia made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:42 p.m. Motion seconded by
Councilman Garner, which carried unanimously, 7-0.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 14th day of October, 1999.
APPROVED:
Secretary Connie Hooks
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