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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/08/1996 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMayor LARRY RINGER Mayor Pro Tempore LYNN MCILHANEY City Manager GEORGE K. NOE COLLEGE STATION Council Members BILL FOX HUBBARD KENNADY LARRY MARIOTT DAVID HICKSON NANCY CROUCH MINUTES COLLEGE STATION CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1996 AT 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 1101 SOUTH TEXAS AVENUE COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT:Mayor Ringer, Mayor Pro Tem Mcllhaney, Councilmembers Crouch, Hickson, Mariott, Fox, Kennady STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Noe, City Secretary Hooks, City Attorney Locke, Assistant City Attorney Nemcik, Executive Director Management Services Piwonka, Executive Director of Fiscal/Human Resources Schroeder, Finance Director Cryan, Public Information Officer Calliham, Asst. City Secretary Casares, PARD Director Beachy, Assistant City Manager Brymer, Assistant City Manager Woody, Director of Economic and Development Services Ash Presentation Mayor Ringer presented a proclamation for School Board Recognition Month to four CSISD School Board of Trustees, Linda Parrish, Mark Weichold, Larry Johnson, and Jim Hughes. Statutory Agenda (S-l) Approved bid for replacement of gym flooring at Lincoln Center to Custom Sports Surfacing of Houston as Iow bidder meeting specifications, $47,667. Funds available in FY 1995-96 General Fund. (S-2) Approved one tree/brush chipper for Parks and Recreation, Forestry Dept. Award to Bayou City Ford, $17,322.94. Funds available in FY 1995-96 General Fund. (S-3) Approved annual janitorial services contract for various municipal facilities to AB Enterprises, $110,493. Funds available in FY 1995-96 General Fund. Providing Customer Service Excellence Council Regular Thursday, February 8, 1996 Page 2 Statutory agenda items were approved by common consent. Consent Aqenda (C-1) Approved minutes for council workshop meeting of January 24, 1996, and regular meeting of January 25, 1996. (C-2) Called for a public hearing to be held on February 22nd, on a proposed budget amendment 1, authorizing a reduction in appropriation of $3,400,000 in the Electric Fund recognizing the effect of savings from power agreement with Texas Utilities, increase due to litigation; and appropriations in the Wastewater Utility Revenue Bond Fund in the amount of $1,315,000 for plant improvements, line rehabs and Texas Avenue Widening; and provide an appropriation, dollars for operation of Cedar Creek Apartments, replacement of the Electric Funds for the internal loan and disposition of the property. (C-3) Approved preliminary plat for Jordan Subdivision to reflect existing conditions and subdivide 23.11 acres into 3 lots and 2 reserve tracts, located in Harvey Hillsides are fronting south side of Highway 30 between Linda and Pamela lanes. (C-4) Item Removed-- Approval of a contract with Houston Lighting and Power for the delivery of electric power. (C-5) Approved addendum #2 to design contract with McClure Engineering in the amount of $25,935 for additional design services. (C-6) Approved Change Order #5 to Carter Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project contract with Bryan Construction Company in the amount of $79,639.20. Consent Agenda Items were approved by common consent with the exception of Item 4 Re.qular A,qenda (R-l) Presentation by Garland Cannon, a resident of Colleqe Station, re~ardinq stormwater drainaqe in Pershinq Park Subdivision. Staff Engineer Steve Homeyer, addressed the Council and explained the facts to date with the drainage concerns expressed by Mr. Cannon. He presented a video presentation of a test conducted at the drainage site questioned by Mr. Cannon. Council Regular Thursday, February 8, 1996 Page 3 Mr. Garland Cannon, 805 Hawthorne, presented his case. He emphasized the drainage problems which exist in the Pershing neighborhood. He pointed out that the drainage problems have occurred for many years. Another concern related to the lack of adequate street lighting, due to the developer removing the city street light in the process of installing underground utilities. Mr. Cannon remarked that he will photograph the results of rains in the coming months, and prove that the drainage detention pond is inadequate. He referred to a written statement previously provided to the Council. Mr. Cannon requested the council require the developer to raise the walls of the detention pond to accommodate more water, and the development of a second outlet to the detention pond. He forecasted major flooding problems along Thomas street and Bee Creek. Mr. Cannon and his neighbors urged the Council to require the federal floodplain regulations to be enforced in the new subdivision, because most of the new homes will be in floodplain. He also suggested the city require the developer to post a bond to ensure that the city will not be susceptible to potential litigation. Mayor Ringer reiterated the concerns expressed by Mr. Cannon. Mr. Russell Yeates, 904 Pershing, addressed the Council. Mayor Ringer directed staff to replace the street light as quickly as possible.. added that the city will not be in a position to require the developer to post a bond. He City Manager Noe commented that under the subdivision regulations, the developer is not required to solve the existing drainage problems on Thomas or elsewhere. The developer meets the requirement to control the flooding which occurs on the developed site. City engineers concur with the developer's solution to the flooding problem. It is the city's responsibility to resolve the existing drainage problems. Questions were raised by councilmembers. Mayor Ringer concluded the discussion by asking staff to work with Mr. Cannon to videotape the upcoming stormwater for future review. Additionally, Mayor Ringer asked staff to address the concern by Mr. Cannon regarding the one outlet which may wash out property on the other side of street. Mayor Ringer thanked Mr. Cannon for his comments. Council Regular Thursday, February 8, 1996 Page 4 (R-2) Consideration of allocatinq FY 95 General Obligation funds for North.qate improvements to the Patricia Street redevelopment project and authorization to beqin design of underqround utility conversion and street design for Patricia street redevelopment Phases I and II. Todd McDaniel explained this item and displayed visual overheads of the schematic plan. He outlined the budget factors associated with the redevelopment project. Questions were asked by councilmembers about available funding sources. Councilman Mariott made the motion to approve the allocation of funds and staff authorization to begin the project design. The motion was seconded by Councilman Fox which carried unanimously, 6-0, Councilman Hickson absent from the meeting. (R-3) Consideration of sidewalk variance request alonq Medina Street for West Knoll Section Two final plat (95-213). Assistant City Engineer Veronica Morgan presented the item. She identified the location of the subject property. She recalled council's previous action to approve the construction of sidewalk along Dexter street and Medina street. The applicant requested a variance to this requirement along Medina street for two reasons: 1) several duplexes have been built and driveways constructed, if sidewalk is required, the driveways will be removed and rebuilt with ADA requirements; 2) does not feel a need for a sidewalk along Medina because of the location of sidewalk along Dexter to Gabbard Park. Ms. Morgan presented slides of the subject area. The Planning and Zoning Commission denied the variance; however, staff recommended support of the variance request. Petitions signed by residents in the area supported the variance. Councilman Mariott moved to approve the variance request submitted by the applicant. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Mcllhaney. Councilwoman Crouch expressed her views in opposition to the motion because of ordinance regulations to require sidewalks on both sides of residential streets. Councilman Kennady made a motion to call the question and close additional debate on the motion. Councilman Mariott seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously, 6-0. Council Regular Thursday, February 8, 1996 Page 5 The motion to approve the variance request carried by a vote of 5-1, Councilwoman Crouch voted against the motion, with Councilman Hickson absent. (R-4) Consideration of third party contract with City of Bryan and Nathan D. Maier, Consulting En.qineers to develop a set of common construction specifications and desiqn guidelines for BryanlColleqe Station, in the amount of $28,550 from Utility Bond funds. Councilman Kennady was absent from the meeting. Councilman Fox moved approval of the contract. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Crouch which carried unanimously, 5-0. (R-5) Consideration of appointments of the City of Bryan and City of Colleqe Station Board members of the Brazos County Emerqency Communications District, Mark Caskey and Bill Fox, respectively. Councilwoman Crouch moved approval of the appointments. Councilman Mariott seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 5-0. (R-6) Hear Visitors No one spoke. (R-7) Adjourn Mayor Ringer adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m. ATTEST: City Secretary Connie Hooks APPROVED: Mayor~~ GUEST REGISTER REG~ MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1996 7:00 P.M. 9. 19. 10. 20.