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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/28/1988 - Regular Minutes City Council MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 28, 1988 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ringer, Councilmen Brown, Haddox, McIlhaney, Gardner, Birdwell, Schneider STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ragland, City Secretary Jones, City Attorney Locke, CIP Director Ash, City Engineer Pullen, Assistant City Engineer Smith, Public Information Officer Calliham, Personnel Director Dickson, Community Development Director Fette, Council Coordinator Hooks VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register. A~enda Item No. 1 - Approval of the minutes of the City Council Workshop Meeting, July 13, 1988, and the City Council Regular Meeting, July 14, 1988. Councilman Gardner corrected several items. First, Workshop minutes, page two, last sentence, he inserted potential for between the words high and industrial. The same page, paragraph five, changed the word mentioned to addressed. On page three, of the regular meeting minutes, he corrected the first sentence of the second paragraph to change the word list to description. Also, on page five of the same minutes, item no. 9, second sentence was changed to read, "Councilman Gardner asked if the city would be subject to other, more stringent regulations, for instance, because of the proposal for development near the land- fill. Last, page 6 under agenda Item No. 12 the first sentence should read "Mr. Pullen stated...". Councilman Birdwell corrected the action on closed session to show that the citizens were appointed to serve on the Plumbing Appeals and Advisory Board. Councilman Schneider moved approval of the minutes as corrected above. Councilman Brown seconded the motion which carried unan- imously, 6-0-1, Councilman Birdwell abstaining. A~enda Item No. 2 - Consideration for approval of 1988-89 State- ment of Community Development Objectives and Pro)ected Use of Funds. CD Director Fette addressed this item. He stated that no in- quiries have been received in the past two weeks since the last council meeting on the the proposed allocations of Community Development funds. However, two changes have been made to the proposed statements by the staff: One, the allocations for public service activities increased by $450.00. Secondly, the allocation for Housing Assistance activities decreased by $450.00. 75782 ~ITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING · HURSDAY, JULY 28, 1988 Page 2 Councilman Gardner asked how the Citizens Advisory Committee was involved. Mr. Fette replied that the Committee was created as a result of regulations developed at the beginning of the pro- gram around 1974. He added that the regulations have changed sig- nificantly over the past several years and the committee is no longer required by the regulations. The new Housing Community Development Act passed nine months ago mentions the need for more citizen input of people which would benefit from the use of CD funds. Councilman Brown moved approval of the 1988 Statement of Community Development Objectives and Projected Use of Funds. Councilman Haddox seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 3 - Consideration of an oversize bridge partici- pation ordinance. City Engineer Pullen described this item. He mentioned that this item has been discussed at previous council meetings. He stated that the proposed ordinance provides the structure for determining oversize participation. He indicated that the maximum level of participation of 30% is imposed by State Statute. Councilman Birdwell referred to the ordinance which states that the developer requests the oversized participation. He asked if this ordinance also applies to the City asking for oversized participation. Mr. Pullen replied that the developer would re- quest for oversized participation from the City. Mr. Birdwell asked for clarification of the State Statute. Ms. Locke responded that a provision exists in the Statute where cities with a pop- ulation of 50,000 or more, a developer is not required to proceed through the bid process. Discussion continued. Mr. Birdwell pointed out the City would not be limited to paying 30 percent in a situation where assessments were charged to the owners. Councilman Brown noted that the only bridge to be constructed in the near future is by developer, Allen Swoboda. Mr. Swoboda was present at the meeting. He commented that the proposed ordinance does not address how the payments will be executed in accordance with the size of the bridge. Mayor Ringer responded that the Council will make a decision on an individual basis. Mayor Ringer requested that paragraph six, last sentence be changed to read" The City Council may elect not to participate or they may elect to limit participation." 06783 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 28, 1988 Page 3 Councilman Birdwell moved approval of Ordinance No. 1765. Councilman Schneider seconded the motion which carried unanimous- ly, 7-0. A~enda Item No. 4 - Consideration of an Ordinance repealin~ Ordinance No. 1569 relatinq to the City of College Station Personnel Policies and Procedures Handbook. Personnel Director Dickson stated that the current handbook was adopted by ordinance and it was felt by the city staff that pas- sage of the new handbook by resolution would limit the city's liabilities rather than adopting it by ordinance. City Manager Ragland suggested that the Council may want to adopt the proposed handbook as written with the suggested changes made by Council at their workshop meeting. Mr. Ragland pointed out that further changes can be made by resolution at a later date. Ms. Dickson pointed out that the "philosophy statement" will be developed by the staff and incorporated into the handbook at a future date. Adoption of the "mission" statement will be adopted by resolution at a later date and added to the handbook. Councilman Brown moved approval of Ordinance No. 1766 repealing Ordinance No. 1569 relating to the City of College Station Personnel Policies and Procedures Handbook. Councilman McIlhaney seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 7-0. A~enda Item No. 5 - Consideration of a Resolution adoptin~ the Personnel Policies and Procedures Handbook. Councilman Birdwell pointed out that the revised safety statement is a stronger statement. Councilman Birdwell moved approval of Resolution No. 07-28-88-05 adopting the Personnel Policies and Procedures Handbook. Councilman Schneider seconded the motion which carried unanimous- ly, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 6 - Consideration of a resolution authorizin~ the City Attorney to proceed with acquisition of certain properties by either voluntary purchase or condemnation for a utility easement for the construction of an electric transmission line. City Attorney Locke described this item. She pointed out that the resolution will allow the City Attorney to proceed with acquisi- tion of the easements owned by Continental Real Estate Partners, Classic, Inc., and 4120 Corporation. This acquisition will allow '06784 2ITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING tHURSDAY, JULY 28, 1988 Page 4 the building of an electric transmission line from the GSU Switch- ing Station to provide two-way transmission feed to the substation which would loop service to residents within the city limits. Councilman Birdwell moved adoption of Resolution No. 7-28-88-06 authorizing the City Attorney to proceed with acquisition of cer- tain properties by voluntary purchase or condemnation for a util- ity easement. Councilman McIlhane¥ seconded the motion which car- ried unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 7 - Hear Visitors. No one spoke. Agenda Item No. 8 - Closed session to discuss legal report [6252-17(2)(r)] and personnel [6252-17(2)(g)]. The council moved to closed session at 7:30 p.m. Agenda Item No. 9 - Action on closed session. The council reconvened in open session at 8:15 p.m. Action was taken as follows: Councilman McIlhaney moved to appoint Fred Brown and Dick Birdwell as alternates to the Zoning Board of Adjustments as voting members in the event that the regular members of the Board are not able to attend the meetings. Councilman Schneider seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 7-0. Councilman Haddox moved to authorize the Mayor to execute the employment contract with the City Manager. Councilman Birdwell seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 10 - Adjourn. Mayor Ringer declared the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. ATTEST: City Sec~ry Dian Jones APPROVE D: 006785