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Home My WebLink About04/23/1992 - Regular Minutes City CouncilTHURSDAY, APRIl. 23, 1992 7:00 P.M. STUDENT GOV'T T.~AISON: VISITORS PRESENT: COUNCILM~MBERS PRESENT:Mayor Ringer, Councilmembers Brown, Schneider, Birdwell, Gardner, Crouch, McIlhaney Assistant City Manager Woody, Assistant City Manager Brymer, City Secretary Hooks, City Attorney Locke, Executive Director Fiscal/ Human Resources Schroeder, Public Information Officer Calliham, Development Services Director Ash, Major Kennedy, Senior Planner Kee, City Planner Callaway, City Engineer Pullen John Lauletta See guest register. Aaenda Item No. 1- ,~ionine of a proclamation desi~atine the week of May 4-10, 1997, as-'rPublic Service Reco_mntion Week" m College Station- City employees from various departments accepted the proclamation. Aaenda Item No. 2 - Sioninv of a proclamation desi~natinv the week of May 10-16, 1992 as "Police ~eek'~ in College Station- " o Sgt. Severen accepted the proclamation. Police Officer Memorial Day will be held May 13th. A~nda Item No. 3 - Si..0rnine of a m'oelsmsfion desio~Afinv the week of May 10-15, 1999. as ~,mergency Medical'Service Week" m College Deputy Chief Bill Schaer of the College Station Fire Department accepted the proclamation signed by Mayor Ringer. 1A~n~ Item No. 4_- Si?in..v of a proel.ms6o-_ desi~.6ng the week of Ap_rtl '~Nati_'onsl L;t~mmnn!~ Development Week" in College Stolon City Planner Jim Callaway accepted the proclamation signed by Mayor Ringer. A~enda Item No. 5 - Simain~ of a ~roclamstion desfgnstin~ th_e week of May 3-9 1992 "National Pet Week" in~-Col~ge Stition- Ms. Micheile Aldridge accepted the proclamation signed by Mayor Ringer. Age_ nda Item No. 6 - CONSENT AGENDA (6.1) Approval of minutes for the workshop meeting, April 8, 1992 and Regular Meeting, April 9, 1992. City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, April 23, 1992 Page 2 (6.2) Approval of an award of lease to Into Oil Corporation for the development of oil and gas under 32.31 acres (College Station Cemetery). The minerals were placed out to bid. The bid received was a 22 1/2 % royalty and a bonus of $205.00 per acre. (6.3) Approval of re2uest for council authorization for purchase of equipment and software upgrade to supervisory control and data, acquisition system (SCADA) Purchase price $82,005.00. Funds available through URB 84. /661~/ Written comments regarding TCA Cable Franchise. The public record was closed. Approval of resolution relating to the issuance of certain student loan revenue bonds of the Greater East Texas Higher Education Authority. As6.6) Approval of a change order to the existing contract with Barton-Aschman sociates to include engineering costs associated with the Traffic Light Synchronization II project. The change order amends the existing contract with Barton Aschman, established under the Traffic Manage, ment project, to include tasks performed during the TLS II project. Funding for the City s portion of the project are available through the Signal Enhancement Funds, while the funding for the consultant fees will be reimbursed by the State of Texas through the TLS II Project. (6.7) Approval of the Texas Dept. of Transportation contract for occupant protection STEP Selective Enforcement. The grant provides for $10,215,00 in overtime funds; $400.00 in supervisory support and $1,357.50 in mileage reimbursements. (6.8) Consideration of a preliminary plat for St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the plat as submitted. (6.9) Consideration of FM 2818 Extension Study. Councilman Birdwell removed Agenda Item No. 6.6. Councilman Gardner removed Agenda Item No. 6.9. The remaining items were approved by common consent. Agenda Item No. 6.6: Change Order to existing contract with Barton-Aschman Associates to include engineering costs associated with Traffic Light Synchronization Il project. Councilman Birdwell commented that local consultants are qualified to perform this project. Councilman Brown agreed. Councilman Crouch moved approval of the change order on the contract with Barton- Aschman Associates. The motion was seconded by Councilman McIlhaney which carried by a vote of 5-2. FOR: Mayor Ringer, Councilmembers Schneider, Crouch, McIlhaney, Gardner AGAINST: Councilmembers Brown and Birdwell Agenda Item No. 6.5: Approval of resolution relating to the issuance of certain loan revenue bonds of the Greater East Texas Higher Education Authority. Mr. Larry Holt from the Greater East Texas Higher Education Authority addressed the Council. Information requested by Councilman Birdwell was provided to each councilmember prior to the meeting. Mr. Birdwell pointed out that the largest number of loans purchased are with Texas A&M University who also has the lowest default rates. Mayor Ringer thanked Dr. Wooten and Mr. Holt for their service. This item was approved by consent. City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, April 23, 1992 Page 3 Agenda Item No. 6.9: Consideration of FM 2818 Extension Study. Councilman Gardner suggested this item be studied further by a committee. Mayor Ringer announced that a number of citizens are present to address the Council. He clarified to the audience that the study referenced land uses and it does not automatically create rezonings to allow land uses. Any changes for rezoning would proceed through the standard rezoning process. Mr. John Jordan, 117 Millers Lane spoke to the Council. He urged the council to retain residential zoning. Mr. Clint Bertrand, 120 Millers Lane spoke to the Council. He encouraged the council to spend additional time to review this study. Mrs. Gail Griffin, 108 Mile Drive spoke to the Council. She stated concerns about the zoning in the study area. Mr. Hugh Lindsay, 707 Texas Avenue, addressed the Council. He represented Mr. Hsieh, owner of property north of Mile Drive. After further discussion, Councilman Schneider made a motion to delay action on this item until the second meeting in May. The motion was seconded by Councilman Brown. Councilman Birdwell made an amended motion to direct this issue to the Development Policies Committee and ask this committee to strongly consider additional single family areas, protection of existing single family areas, and the cost of streets versus improvements for traffic on Texas Avenue. The amended motion was seconded by Councilman Gardner which carried unanimously, 7-0. The original motion as amended carried unanimously, 7-0. A~nda Item No. 7 - Consideration of off and oas overatinns permit application fl'om Union Pacific Resources Co. Fort Worth~ Te~i for'Wheeler Mayor Ringer announced that this item was publicized as a public hearing. Mayor Ringer opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Ringer closed the public hearing. Councilman Birdwell moved approval of the oil and gas operations permit to Union Pacific Resources Co. for Wheeler #1. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schneider which carried unanimously, 7-0. wAge_ nda. ,Item No. 8 - EMia. RGENCY ITEM - l=-mergency ~_nsiderafion of authori.at/on provme water service to Dr. Henry throu~b the Forfire Water System Councilman Schneider moved to place this item on the agenda. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crouch which carried unanimously, 7-0. City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, April 23, 1992 Page 4 City Attorney Locke explained that a request was received by Dr. Henry to receive water service from the Foxfire System to provide water to her livestock. The city is required to take action in order that the Foxfire system may sell water to persons outside the Foxfire Subdivision. Councilman Crouch moved approval to service water to this tract of land adjacent to the Foxfire Subdivision. The motion was seconded by Councilman Brown which carried unanimously, 7-0. Age_ nda Item No. 9 - Hear Visitors. Ms. Helen Pugh, 601 Fairview addressed the Council. She stated that she and others in the neighborhood have concerns about the new garbage containers. Mr. James Poor, 405 Fairview addressed the Council. He expressed strong concerns about the changes in garbage collection. Sanitation Superintendent Jim Smith stated that he visited with Mr. Poor earlier to discuss the collection system at length. Mr. Smith added that the city is not collecting plastics for recycling at this time; however, he is working with a local vendor to develop an agreement to handle plastics in the future. Councilman Birdwell remarked that he has enjoyed serving as a councilmember and working with the staff for the past four years. Agenda Item No. 10 - Closed ~cssion to receive staff rcoort [a~'~2-17(2~(r~l 10.1) Staff Report - ---- ' .... a. Legal Report The council moved into closed session at 7:55 p.m. Agenda Item No. 11 - Action on closed session- The council reconvened at 8:20 p.m. No action was taken. Ag~ nda Item No. 12 - Adjourn. Mayor Ringer adjourned the meeting at 8:21 p.m. Ciffy- Secretary Conill-e-Hooks APPROVED: ...--... Ma~r~~ GUEST REGISTER CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, &PRIL 23~ 1992 7:00 P.M. . / 2 ~..,~ ' ' · -'~ 't.;'~ i 1',' ,3,