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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/08/1988 - Regular Minutes City Council MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1988 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ringer, Councilmen Brown, Gardner, McIlhaney, Schneider, Haddox, Birdwell STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ragland, City Attorney Locke, Assistant City Attorney Banks, Assistant to the City Manager Piwonka, Deputy Finance Director Schroeder, Planning Director Callaway, Police Chief Strope, City Engineer Pullen, Police Records Supervisor Horcica, Public Utilities Director Woody, Major John Kennedy, Personnel Director Dickson, Council Coordinator Hooks VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register. Agenda Item No. 1 - Signing of a proclamation designating September 11-17, 1988 as "American Heart's Food Festival Week." Ms. Sylvia McMullen of the American Heart Association came forward to accept the proclamation. Agenda Item No. 2 - Signing of a proclamation designating the month of September 1988 as "Early Childhood Intervention Recoq- nition Month." Ms. Miriam Roman of the Brazos Valley MHMR came forward to accept the proclamation. Present with Ms. Roman were two families in- volved with the intervention program. Agenda Item No. 3 - Signing of a proclamation designating September 11-16, 1988 as "POW-MIA Week." Mr. and Mrs. Martin Elias came forward to accept the proclama- tion. Agenda Item No. 4 - Approval of the minutes of the City Council Special Meeting August 17, 1988 and the Regular Meeting, August 25, 1988. Councilman Gardner corrected the second paragraph under Agenda Item No. 1 of the August 25th minutes, changing the word should to could, and adding to the sentence, "...on role, funding, financial obligations, etc. of the various Brazos County development groups." also, he asked to delete "regarding items on the agenda." He added to the end of the second paragraph, page 2 of the same minutes, "and other aspects of the City's Comprehensive Plan." ~ITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING tHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1988 Page 2 Councilman Birdwell moved approval of the minutes as corrected. Councilman Gardner seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 7-0. A~enda Item No. 5 - A public hearinH on the question of apDroving a final plat - Resubdivision Plat of Lot 4R, Block 14C Southwood Valley Section 19 (88-207). Planning Director Callaway stated that this resubdivision plat divides a 3.43 acre commercial tract located at the intersection of Longmire and Airline Drive into lots. The plat complies with the subdivision regulations. Councilman Birdwell asked Mr. Callaway to define "private ease- ment.'' Mr. Callaway replied that the access easements are labeled as "private" to indicate they are shared by the lots affected but are not access ways maintained by the City. Mayor Ringer opened the public hearing. Mr. Dan Sears, 1009 Madera Circle, C.S. offered to answer ques- tions from the Council. Mayor Ringer closed the public hearing. A~enda Item No. 6 - Consideration of a final plat - Resubdivision Plat of Lot 4R, Block 14C Southwood Valley Section 19 (88-207). Councilman Brown moved approval of the resubdivision plat of Lot 4R, Block 14C Southwood Valley Section 19. Councilman Haddox seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 7-0. A~enda Item No. 7 - CONSENT AGENDA. - Contract with the Bryan-College Station EAGLE for 12 months of municipal display advertising. - Miscellaneous transformers (Bid 988-25) - One Megabyte High Performance Disk Drive Councilman Brown removed the last item on the consent agenda. The other items were approved by common consent. Mr. Brown asked if there were other bidders for this disk drive. Police Chief Strope stated that the one megabyte high performance disk drive is a sole source requirement and the disk drive is specifically adapted to the NCR hardware. 'ITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ~HURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1988 Page 3 Chief Strope also explained that the disk drive was submitted by the division head to the department as a decision package request; it was disapproved primarily because monies existed to fund the item during the current fiscal year. Councilman Brown moved approval for funding the one megabyte high performance disk drive for the Police Department. Councilman Schneider seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously, 7-0. A~enda Item No. 8 - Consideration of request from Gary Kappel that the City of College Station continue to fly a POW-MIA fla~ at Cit~ Hall. Councilman Haddox moved approval to continue flying the POW-MIA flag at City Hall for an additional year. Councilman Brown seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 7-0. Mr. Ragland indicated that Mr. Kappel will provide a new flag. A~enda Item No. 9 - Consideration of a proposed budget FY 1988-89 for the Brazos County Emergency Communications District. Mr. Jeff Haislet of the Brazos County Emergency Communications District addressed the Council. He stated that by law, the majority of the participating governmental entities must approve the district's yearly budget. Councilman Schneider moved approval of the Brazos County Emergency Communications District Budget for FY 1988-89. Councilman McIlhaney seconded the motion which carried unanimous- ly, 7-0. Mayor Ringer suggested that the Council proceed at this time to discuss Item No. 15 - Emergency Item: Discussion of proposed budget for Brazos County Appraisal District. Councilman Brown moved to place this item on the agenda. Councilman McIlhaney seconded the motion which carried unanimous- ly, 7-0. Ms. Celia Stallings, College Station's representative on the Board of Directors of the Central Appraisal District, presented the Council with the proposed budget for the Brazos County Appraisal District. 'ITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 'HURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1988 Page 4 Councilman Birdwell asked if the Board considered paying for $29,000 of capital items from the reserve fund. Ms. Stallings replied that the Board basically uses the reserve for emergency items and also, the interest on the reserve is used as part of the income. Mr. Birdwell pointed out that the Board has $50,000 more reserve than the reserve amount recommended by the auditors. Mr. Buddy Winn, Chief Tax Assessor Collector for Brazos County, spoke to the Council. He stated that in the near future the computer system may be replaced and use of these reserves can be allocated toward this. Mayor Ringer agreed with Mr. Birdwell's thoughts about the excess funds used for capital items. He urged the Board to use the cash balance fund for capital purchases as opposed to using current revenues from taxes. Councilman Birdwell moved to direct Ms. Stallings to ask the board to consider paying for capital items from the cash balance re- serve. Councilman Haddox seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 10 - Consideration of participating with the City of Bryan in a ~oint customer service training program to be pro- vided by Ross, Lewis & Associates. (Council Priority Issue No. 9). This item was discussed at the September 7th Councilman Brown moved approval of the customer service training program to be provided by Ross, Lewis & Associates. Councilman Schneider seconded the motion which carried unanimous- ly, 7-0. The City Councils of Bryan and College Station will hold a joint meeting at the City of Bryan Council Chambers to "kick-off" the new program. A~enda Item No. 11 - Consideration of a resolution expressing concern to the House of Representatives that federal laws regard- in~ the taxation of state and local government bonds should not be changed in order to increase federal revenue. Finance Director Harrison explained that in the federal supreme ~ITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING tHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1988 Page 5 court case South Carolina vs. Baker, the federal supreme court held that the federal government has the right to change the current tax law which makes state and local government issues tax exempt. He explained that the American Public Power Association has urged local governments to pass a resolution regarding the taxation of state and local government bonds which should not be changed in order to increase federal revenue. Councilman Brown moved approval of Resolution No. 09-08-88-11. Councilman Birdwell seconded the motion to approve the resolution, which passed by a unanimous vote of 7-0. Agenda Item No. 12 - Consideration of an ordinance amending C~apter 4, Section 3 of the Code relating to parades and motorcades. City Attorney Locke stated that this ordinance was reviewed by the City Affairs Committee and would set up criteria aDplied to each applicant who requests a parade permit. She clarified several portions of the proposed ordinance. The city attorney stated that she contacted several of the organizations who regularly hold parades, to notify them of the need to come before the City Council if they want the City to assume the costs. She also recommended that these organizations approach the staff during the budgetary process to submit their requests for funds to hold parades. Councilman Birdwell moved apDroval of Ordinance No. 1773 amending ChaDter 4, Section 3 of the Code of Ordinances relating to parades and motorcades. Councilman Schneider seconded the motion. approved by a unanimous vote of 7-0. The ordinance was Agenda Item No. 13 - Consideration of a Resolution setting the fee for Parade and Motorcade Permit applications. City Attorney Locke stated that the City Affairs Committee reviewed this resolution; it was recommended that a $10.00 application fee be charged. Councilman Brown moved approval of Resolution No. 09-08-88-13 setting a $10.00 application fee. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1988 Page 6 Councilman Birdwell seconded the motion; the Resolution was approved unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 14 - Consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 10, Section 5, Subsection A, B, C, F, H, I, J, and K of the Code relating to the removal of junked motor vehicles. Assistant City Attorney Banks described this ordinance and stated that the current ordinance does not comply with the state statute governing this area. Two major changes to the ordinance were recommended, including 1) the definition of junked motor vehicle, and 2) the public hearings will be held by the Structural Standards Board. Councilman Gardner asked if the Police Department enforces this ordinance by acting on complaints received from the public. Mrs. Banks replied that the Police Department has recently implemented a Community Cleanup project which will help in removing these vehicles. Councilman Birdwell moved approval of Ordinance No. 1774 amending Chapter 10, Section 5, Subsection A, B, C, F, H, I, J, and K of the Code relating to the removal of junked motor vehicles. Councilman Schneider seconded the motion which carried unanimous- ly, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 15 was discussed earlier in the meeting. Agenda Item No. 16 - Hear Visitors. No one spoke. Agenda Item No. 17 - Closed session to discuss legal report [6225-17(2)(r)] , land acquisition [6252-17(2)(f)], and personnel [6252-17( 2)(g)]. The Council convened in closed session at 7:55 p.m. Agenda Item No. 18 - Action on closed session. The Council reconvened in open session at 9:05 p.m. Councilman Haddox moved to set the City Attorney's salary at $3,790 per month and a $250 per month car allowance. Councilman Schneider seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 7-0. CiTY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 'URSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1988 Page 7 Councilman Birdwell moved to set the City Secretary's salary at $2,740 a month. Councilman Gardner seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 19 - Adjourn. Mayor Ringer declared the meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m. AP PROVE D: ATTEST: City Se/G~e,~ary Di~n Jones GUEST REGISTER CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1988 7:00 P.M. 13. . 14. 15. 4. 16. 5. 17. 6. 18. 7. 19. 8. 20.. 9. 21. 10. 22. 11. 23. 12. 24. 006885