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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/12/1991 - Regular Minutes City Council ~S CITY COUNCIL I~EGUIJ~ MEETING ~, DECEMBER 12, 1991 ?.'00 P.M. Mayor Ringer, Councilmembers Brown, Schneider, Mcnhaney, Crouch, Birdwell, Gardner City Manager Ragland, Assistant City Manager Brymer, City Attorney Locke, City Secretary Hooks, Executive Director Management Services Piwonka, PARD Director Beachy, Asst. PARD Director Ploeger, City Planner Callaway, City Engineer Pullen, Director of Development Services Ash VISITO~ PI~SENT: See guest register. This item was removed. Ammda Item No. 2 - Presenta~_n of tw~ historic ~1,,~_,~ at 716 Park ~~ & _~o~_ ,l~ l~_.,.~m.s, ~ 318 ~,fl~n_~_k_ Av~_~_~. -_~t_~'.~'~-I ~ld ?-~ttt,~ St~ Mayor Ringer presented historic plaques to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond and Louis Rogers, and Steven and Laura Strawn for display at their homes to recognize its historic value to the community. (3.1) Approval of minutes for the Regular Meeting, November 20, 1991. (3.9.) Consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 11 to add a fee for connection of electric and water utilities. Effective date, January 1, 1999.. (Ordinance No. 1933) (3.3) Consideration of recommendation to refund 1990 property taxes to N.C.N.B. Texas National Bank in the amount of $601.30 due to the re-evaluation of Mill Creek Condomiru~. (3.4) Authorize staff to negotiate a contract for engineering services for the design of CIP Project No. SS-1014, Graham Road Sanitary Sewer Extension, estimate $185,000. City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, December 12, 1991 Page 2 (3.5) Consideration of an amendment to the Appomattox Street Bridge Development Agreement. (3.6) Approval to increase the number of positions in the MIS Budget by one. Funding available through salary savings due to recent reorganization in MIS. CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS (3.7) Approval of contract for the Bryan/College Station Economic Development Corporation. (3.8) Approval of renewal of administrative fees and reinsurance premiums for self-insured health plan. (3.9) Approval to award a contract to Austin Tr~c Signal Construction to construct a traffic signal at the intersection of University Drive and Spence Street. Low bid in the amount of $36,279.00. (3.10) Consideration of bids for new fencing for the Central Park Softball Complex. Low bid to Cen-Tex Specialties, Inc. in the amount of $50,457.70. (3.11) Request for purchase approval of one protective relay test set, Bid #92-17. Staff recommends award to Multi-Amp, total expenditure $16,600. (3.12) Request for purchase approval of one rotating video inspection camera, Bid #92-14. Staff recommends award to Naylor Supply Co., $18,600. (3.13) Request for purchase approval of one equipment trailer, Bid #92-13, Staff recommends award to low bidder, Conley Lott Nichols, total expenditure $29,405. (3.14) Request for purchase approval of miscellaneous handheld and mobile radios, Bid #92-15. Staff recommends award to GE Mobile Communications for $16,003, and Motorola in the amount of $24,358. RESOLUTIONS (3.15) Consideration of a resolution authorizing the execution of a tax abatement with C.C. Creations, Gulf Coats Sportswear, and TMW Partners. (3.16) Consideration of a resolution relating to tax abatement for Lockheed Support Systems, Inc. City Council Regular Meeting Page 3 Thursday, December 12, 1991 (3.17) Consideration of a resolution authorizing the Mayor, City Manager, and City Attorney to acquire 1.7808 acres in the Lieven J. Van Riet Tract in the Robert Stevenson League for use as an electric line easement by the City of College Station. Councilman Brown removed Agenda Item No. 3.4. Councilman Birdwell removed Agenda Items No. 3.6 and 3.1§. Mayor Ringer stated that Agenda Item No. 3.16 was removed. The remaining items were approved by common consent. A_aenda Item No. 3.4. Councilman Birdwell moved to authorize staff to negotiate with the Brazos County engineering firms as listed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gardner. City Manager Ragland recommended to the Council that the motion be based on qu~l~Scations to avoid any exclusion or giving local preference. Councilman Brown made a substitute motion to begin with the Brazos County consulting firms and then follow with Camp Dresser and McGee; Lockwood, Andrews, and Newman; and Temple Civil Engineering. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mcnhaney. Mayor Ringer interpreted Councilman Birdwell's motion to include that the selection of the firm is based on qualifications and its ability to finish the work in the appropriate time frame. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0. Aaenda Item No. 3.6. Councilman Brown moved approval to increase the number of positions in the MT2 budget by one. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crouch. The motion carried by a vote of 6-1, Councilman Birdwell voting against. City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, December 19., 1991 Page 4 A~aenda Item No. 3.15 Councilman Birdwell moved to approve the resolution with the understanding that this tax abatement is for five years and the schedule includes the number of employees from 40 in the first year to 70 employees in the fifth year. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schneider. He commented that this action reflects a 'twin/win" situation for the city, commtmity, and C.C. Creations. Councilman Gardner stated that in his opinion, this particular neighborhood will not gain a great deal from the location of this business in their area. The motion was taken and passed by a vote of 6-1, Councilman Gardner voting against. Aaenda Item No. 4 - ~ of ~peintment to the Br~os County Cmmmmk~tio~ DIsldct 911 Bom'd of~. Mayor Ringer stated that the 911 Board includes two representatives from the three cities; Bryan, College Station, and Wixon Valley. He indicated that the Bryan City Council nominated Marc Hamlin. Councilman Schneider moved to re-nominate Councilman Fred Brown and Bryan Councilman Marc Hamlin to serve on the 911 Board of Managers. The motion was seconded by Councilman Birdweil which carried unanimously, 7-0. _Aaenda Item No. 5 - A 9ublic hearing ca an atml~tion for a ~ to c~ hyctroc bons wtttttn the City of Conege Station. City Attorney Cathy Locke stated that Edco Energy applied with the city to drill for oil and gas in the area of Raintree and the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Mr. Emie Bruchez prepared the permit. She noted that the drilling win be located on the Freddie Walters property located adjacent to the wastewater treatment plant site. Mr. Bruchez addressed the Council. He reiterated that the drilling will not be on city property. This permit is defined as a rural permit and the drilling time is estimated to be 35 days. He pointed out that the permit includes fourteen additional items. Councilman Schneider inquired about the flaring requirements. Mr. Bruchez replied that there is a state wide prohibition against flaring. However, the Railroad Commission permits the flaring for safety reasons in connection with City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, December 12, 1991 Page horizontal drilling. Mayor Ringer opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Ringer closed the public hearing. Councilman Birdwell moved to approve the application for a permit to drill oil within the city limits. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schneider which carried unanimously, 7-0. City Attorney Locke explained that the city owns minerals under 20.965 acres at the public service center, municipal court and police station. At Mr. Jimmy Hodges' request, this item was placed out to bid. The bid received was a 22 percent royalty, a bonus of $205.00 per acre. Mayor Ringer asked about the recommendation with the exception. Mrs. Locke replied the lease agreement provides for the bidder to pay for rifle research. Councilman Brown moved to approve the award of lease to Jimmy Hodges for 9.0.965 acres. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crouch which carried unanimously, 7-0. City Attorney Locke stated this item was similar to the above item. She noted that this lease agreement follows the City of Bryan's lease agreement. Councilman Crouch moved approval of the award of lease to Jimmy Hodges for the development of off and gas under 47.22 acres. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mc]lhaney. Councilman Schneider asked if this lease includes the cemetery on Texas Avenue. Ms. Locke replied that the applicant has not submitted a drl]]i,tg application in this area and he has not expressed interest at this time to include the cemetery. City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, December 12, 1991 Page 6 The motion carried unanimously, 7-0. ~..,~,4= !__,,~,~,~ _ No. 8 - C~__-=I,,'i,,~B:H__,Oa_ of a. _rea?_,_,F~'t to pl~==,~_ the ~.~llcJ__d_,'~__ ~ Mr. Callaway responded to Councilman Birdwell's request with regard to the Building Department's cost of service. He reported that the average cost of providing service for a building permit is $540. Mayor Ringer asked for public input at this time. Mr. Noble Handy, lB13 Foxfire Drive, addressed the Council. He expressed concerns about the comments expressed at yesterday's meeting regarding the region~l~.ation of these fees developed by the Code of Congress. Mr. Handy stated that on behalf of the homebuilders, he requested that the fee increase be phased in over a period of time. Mr. Sherman Click, 1020 Holt, addressed the Council. He expressed his concerns on the fee structure. He mentioned that there has always been a line of communication between the building department and the homebuilders. But in this case, it appears to him that the city made a "secret" attempt to "r~fl,'oad" the builders, without notifying the builders properly. He further commented that it bothers him that a government can "railroad" an organization of homebuilders who does so much to increase development in the City of College Station. He referred to the Agenda Item Cover Sheet. He concluded by saying that this increase should have been initiated by the staff rather than the Southern Building Code of Congress. Mayor Ringer replied to Mr. Click's comments. He emphasized that the staff did not do this in a "secretive" way and discussion on this topic was held in an open meeting. The staff admitted that they did not do an adequate job in not~ying the builders. He resented Mr. Click's remark that the staff conducted this issue in a "secret" manner. Mayor Ringer further clarified that the City Planner Jim Callaway prepared calculations and staff estimated the average cost to provide inspection services is $540.00, near the fee increase proposed. Councilman Birdwen responded to Mr. Click's statements. He pointed out that three citizen committees (Structural Standards Board, Electrical Examining Board, and Plumbing Board) recommended the fee. Mr. Dan Sears, member of the Structural Standards Board, addressed the Council. He did not recall discussion of the building permit fee at the Structural Standards Board meetings he attended. City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, December 12, 1991 Page ? City Manager Ragland mentioned that this fee increase was approved in October. However, the staff decided to wait until January to implement the fees, in order to allow homebuilders time to adjust for the upcoming change. The homebuilders have now come to the council expressing their concerns during the interval. Councilman Brown made a motion to phase in the fee over three years, with 33 1/3 percent due each year. No second was made. Councilman Birdwell made a motion to phase in the fee increase over two years, fifty percent of the fee due January 1, 1992 and the second payment due January 1, 1993. No second was made. Councilman Mc]]haney made a motion to phase in the building permit fee increase over two years, with twenty-five percent due in six month increments, January 1, 1992, July 1, 1992, January 1, 1993, and July 1, 1993. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crouch. Councilman Brown made a substitute motion to phase in the building permit fee increase over three years, with 33 1/3 per cent effective at the beghuting of each year, January 1. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schneider. Councilman Crouch moved to amend the motion to include the council's consideration of additional increases to the fee to reflect additional cost. No second was made. The vote was taken on the substitute motion to increase the building permit fee over three years, with 33 1/3 percent effective at the beginning of each year, Ianuary 1. The motion failed by a vote of 2-5. FOR: Councilmembers Brown and Schneider AGAINST: Mayor Ringer, Councilmembers Birdwell, Crouch, Mc]]haney, The vote was taken on the motion to phase the fee increase over a two year period with twenty-five percent due every six months. The motion failed by a vote of 9.-§. City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, December 19., 1991 Page 8 FOR: Councflmembers Mclihaney and Crouch AGA~ST: Mayor Ringer, Councilmembers Brown, Blrdwen, Schneider, Gardner Councilman Birdwen made a motion to phase in the fee increase over a two year period with fifty percent due January 1, 1992, and the remaining fifty percent due January l, 1993. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crouch which carried by a vote of 4-3. FOR: Mayor Ringer, Councilmembers Crouch, Birdwell, McI]haney AGAINST: Councilmembers Gardner, Brown, and Schneider Councilman Birdwen commented to the public that the council appreciates the input from the construction industry who are represented by citizens who serve on various boards. He urged the public to make applications to serve on these boards. Mr. Click addressed the Council. Mayor Ringer explained to the audience that the council has adopted a philosophy in that the services which serve a small group of individuals should be charged for more of the cost as opposed to the entire community paying for services that do not apply to them. As a result of this concept, a number of fees have been revised. Councilman Crouch apologized to the builders that the staff did not provide proper notification. Aoanda Item No. 9 - Hear VJsitom. No one spoke. Aaen~ Item No. 10 - Closed sessioa to receive st~ uemmmel [628~-17(~a~]. and ~ ~,~ [~17(~(~1. (10.1) St~ Repofl [6252-17(2)(r)] A. Leg~ Report B. Pe~o~ei Report (10.2) Pe~o~ [6252-71(2) (g)] A. M~ci~ Judge (10.3) L~d Ac~Mon [6252-17(2)(~] A. Re~ Prop~ Ac~i~on - Sebesta Road B. P~M~d City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, December 12, 1991 Page 9 The council moved into closed session at 8:10 p.m. Aaenda Item No. 11 - The council moved back into open session at 9:03 p.m. Councilman Birdweil moved to appoint Steve Smith, Acting Municipal Court Judge to be compensated the salary currently established in budget. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crouch which carried unanimously, 7-0. Aoenda Item No. 12 - Adf. oum. Mayor Ringer adjourned the meeting at 9:04 p.m. APPROV~D: GUEST REGISTER CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1991 7:00 P.M. 1. 2 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.