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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/12/1984 - Regular Minutes City Council MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 12, 1984 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Boughton, Anderson, McIlhaney, Reinke, Runnels COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilman Prause STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Bardell, Assistant City Manager VanDever, Director of Capital Improvements Ash, Director of Planning Mayo, City Secretary Jones, Deputy Finance Director Schroeder, Assistant City Engineer Smith, Planning Assistant Longley, Acting City Attorney Locke, Purchasing Agent McCartney, Utilities Office Manager Piwonka, Assistant Director of Planning Callaway, Billing Supervisor Sopasakis, Council Coordinator Jones VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register. Agenda Item No. 1 - Council Concerns. Councilman McIlhaney thanked City Manager Bardell for promptly rectifying the dangerous situation created by a broken down truck at the intersection of Ponderosa and State Highway 6. Councilman Boughton stated that the Teen Center Board had asked that the Council approve the admission fees they set at their last meeting. The Council concurred to review the fees at a later meeting. Councilman Boughton stated that the creek, on the CSISD property by the A&M Consolidated High School, is severely overgrown creating a dangerous situation. She requested that the city use their equipment to shape the banks and dredge out the creek to allow for easier maintenance of the area. Councilman Runnels asked about the city's electricity and water consumption loads. City Manager Bardell stated that the city's consumption loads are going up, put are still within the city's capabilities. He noted that Mr. Orlin Hecox had begun conducting an energy audit of the city s facilities. He stated that Mr. Hecox suggested that the city run the standby generators at the police and fire stations during peak periods. He further stated that ,ore and more publicity on this subject will be issued. 3tilities Office Manager Piwonka stated that all top ten users had been 004441 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 12, 1984 PAGE 2 notified in person. She further stated that the city will be conducting a commercial seminar at the end of this month and has received good support for it. Councilman McIlhaney stated that Chimney Hill Bowling is conducting a bowling marathon to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Society on August 4, 1984 and she challenged Mayor Halter to a game to spark interest in the endeavor. Agenda Item No. 2 - Approval of Minutes of the Workshop City Council Meeting, June 27, 1984 and the Regular City Council Meeting, June 28, 1984. Councilman Boughton moved approval of the Minutes of the Workshop City Council Meeting, June 27, 1984 and the Regular City Council Meeting, June 28, 1984. Councilman Anderson seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 6-0. Agenda Item No. 3 - A public hearing on the question of rezonin~ a 6.56 acre tract of land located west of Cornell Drive, north of and adjacent to Block 3 Lots 1-5 Brentwood Section I Subdivision, from Apartments Low Density District R-4 to Apartments Medium Density. District R-5. Application is in the name of David B. Lewis. (84-111). Assistant Director of Planning Callaway presented the item. He stated that the rezoning request concerns a 6.56 acre tract of land located west of Cornell Drive, north of and adjacent to Block 3 Lots 1-5 Brentwood Section I Subdivision, from Apartments Low Density District R-4 to Apartments Medium Density District R-5. He noted that the area is reflected as Medium Density Residential on the city's Land Use Plan. He stated that the staff after reviewing the request found the following: (1) both the current and requested zoning districts would be compatible with the adjacent C-1 and R-2 areas; and, (2) Both the current and requested zoning districts would be consistent with the city's plan and development policies. He further stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of this rezoning request (7-0) on 6-21-84. Mayor Halter opened the public hearing. David B. Lewis, owner of the property, spoke in favor of the rezoning. He stated that he had been approached by several fraternities interested in building houses on the property. He further stated that this rezoning would have the least effect on surrounding property. Councilman Boughton asked how many houses would be constructed. Mr. Lewis stated that one house per acre would be constructed, which would allow for six houses. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 12, 1984 PAGE 3 NO one else spoke. The public hearing was closed. A~enda Item No. 4 - Consideration of an Ordinance rezonin~ the above tracts. Councilman Anderson moved approval of Ordinance No. 1538 rezoning the above tracts. Councilman McIlhaney seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 6-0. A~enda Item No. 5 - A public hearin~ on the question of rezonin~ a 3.76 acre tract of land located approximatel~ 800 feet east of Texas Avenue, north of and adjacent to the Lakeview Acres Subdivision, from Administrative-Professional District A-P to General Commercial District C-1. Application is in the name of Carl L. Moore. (84-112). Assistant Director of Planning Callaway presented the item. He stated that the rezoning request concerns a 3.76 acre tract of land located approximately 800 feet east of Texas Avenue, north of and adjacent to the Lakeview Acres Subdivision, from Administrative-Professional District A-P to General Commercial District C-1. He noted that the area is reflected as medium density residential with commercial uses reflected to the west of the subject tract. He explained that the tract was part of a request for 9.33 acres of C-1 zoning considered in July and August, 1983. He stated that a portion of that tract was rezoned to C-1 with this 3.76 acre portion rezoned A-P. He further stated that A-P zoning is recommended for this 3.76 acre area for the following reasons: (1) The existing C-1 depth is consistent with the City's land use plan and the C-1 depth previously established in this area (south of Miller's Lane); (2) A-P provides a buffer between the existing residential area and the warehouse facility to the north; (3) A-P zoning would be compatible with the existing and planned residential uses in this area. He noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this rezoning request by a vote of 5-2. Mayor Halter opened the public hearing. Gary Carpenter, 1603 Wolfpen, spoke in favor of the rezoning. He explained that C-1 zoning of this portion of the tract would allow for better traffic flow because of the unusual shape of the property. He further stated that the trees on the property create a natural buffer. Councilman McIlhaney asked what type of commercial business is proposed for this tract. ~r. Carpenter stated that small retail businesses are proposed. No one else spoke. The public hearing was closed. ~enda Item No. 6 - Consideration of an Ordinance rezonin~ the above tract. 00h& 3 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 12, 1984 PAGE 4 Councilman Boughton expressed her concern with the possibility of creating another situation similar to that on Dominik and Kyle Streets. She further stated that this rezoning request does not comply with the city's Land Use Plan. Councilman Boughton moved to deny the rezoning request. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 6-0. Agenda Item No. 7 - CONSENT AGENDA: BIDS: Consideration of Bids for Modular acoustical panels. Consideration of Bids for Economy Pickup Truck. Consideration of Bids for Three Wire Residential Meters. Consideration of Bids for Word Processing Systems. Consideration of Bids for Self-propelled Chipspreader. PLATS: Final Plat - Replat Quail Run Estates, Phase One (2.5 acres) (84-215) Preliminary Plat - Rainbow Acres Phase Two, (84-306) Mayor Halter requested that the Bids for the self-propelled Chipspreader be removed from the consent agenda. Ail items not removed were approved by common consent. Deputy Finance Director Schroeder presented the item. He changed the funding recommendation for the self-propelled chipspreader from the General Fund Contingency to the unappropriated fund balance on General Obligation Bonds from 1971 and 1978-II. He explained that the General Obligation Bonds from 1971 and 1978-II were designated mostly for street improvements. Councilman Boughton moved approval of the Bid for the self-propelled chipspreader with funding from the unappropriated fund balance on General Obligation Bonds from 1971 and 1978-II. Councilman McIlhaney seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 6-0. Agenda Item No. 8 - Receipt and Opening of Bids on a proposal by the City of College Station to exchange 167.20 acres of real property. Agenda Item No. 9 - Consideration of authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement pertaining to the exchange of 167.20 acres of real property for such quantity of acres as meet specifications previously prescribed by Council Resolution. Councilman Boughton moved to table Item Nos. 8 and 9 and reschedule them on the next Regular City Council Meeting agenda. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 12, 1984 PAGE 5 Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 6-0. Agenda Item No. 10 - Consideration of Bids for Public Safety Computer System. Mayor Halter removed Item No. 10 from the agenda. Agenda Item No. 11 - Report from City Affairs Council Committee on Renaming Fed-Mart Drive. Mayor Halter listed the names suggested by the City Affairs Council Committee for renaming Fed-Mart Drive as follows: (1) Bienvenidos, which is Spanish for welcome; and, (2) East Tarrow Street. After some discussion, Councilman Anderson moved to rename Fed-Mart Drive to East Tarrow Street. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which was approved by a vote of 5-1 as follows: FOR: Councilman Anderson, Boughton, McIlhaney, Reinke, Runnels AGAINST: Mayor Halter Agenda Item No. 12 - Consideration of Request for Additional Personnel. Assistant City Manager VanDever presented the Item. He explained that Mr. Chuck Wiggins, MPA Coordinator, requested that the City of College Station's Finance Department sponsor an intern. He noted that an honor student, with a specific interest in the budget field, had been recommended for the position. He listed several of the activities which the intern would be involved in as follows: (1) Development of a procedural manual for accounting; (2) Enhancement of accounting software; and, (3) During the budget season, emphasis would be in the budget area with special projects and exposure to basic financial activities. He estimated that the internship will require $9,000.00 to fund and recommended that the funds be appropriated from the General Fund Contingency. Councilman McIlhaney asked why this request was not considered during the budget process. She stated her concern with chipping away at the contingency fund so early in the budget year. Assistant City Manager VanDever stated that the request had been received only a month ago. Mayor Halter stated that internships are used by a number of Texas cities, who feel that it is their responsibility to provide valuable work experience to young professionals. In addition, he stated it affords the city a cheaper way of doing things. Councilman Runnels asked what the balance of the General Fund Contingency REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 12, 1984 PAGE 6 would be if funds were appropriated for this internship. agreement with Mayor Halter's comments. He stated his Assistant City Manager VanDever stated that the balance would be approximately $200,000.00. Councilman Reinke stated her concern over the timing of the request, which was considered one week after approval of the budget. She requested that the city receive more notice from the University when requesting an intern position. City Manager Bardell suggested that the Council consider approving two intern positions in next year's budget. Councilman McIlhaney suggested that next year a letter be sent to Texas A&M University prior to the budget hearings. Councilman Boughton moved to approve an intern position in the Finance Department. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which failed by a vote of 3-3 as follows: FOR: Mayor Halter, Councilman Boughton, Runnels AGAINST: Councilman Anderson, McIlhaney, Reinke Agenda Item No. 13 - Consideration of Abandonment of a portion of Haines Drive. Director of Capital Improvements Ash presented the item. He stated that this portion of Haines Drive was never constructed. He further stated that if approval of this abandonment is granted then half of the property will be abandoned to Lot 10 and half to Lot 1 of Block 6 Glade Addition. He further stated that the staff had been unable to contact Mr. Jordan, the applicant, to work out the details for city access to the creek; therefore, an ordinance was not available for review. He stated that the staff will meet with Mr. Jordan to prepare the ordinance and return for Council consideration at the next Regular Meeting. Councilman Runnels moved to direct the Director of Capital Improvements and the City Engineer to draft an Ordinance which will abandon this portion of Haines Drive. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 6-0. Agenda Item No. 14 - Consideration of a Contract with the firm of Riewe and Wischme~er for their study of compostin~ as a method of solid waste disposal. City Manager Bardell presented the item. %EGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 3HURSDAY, JULY 12, 1984 PAGE 7 Jeon Potter, biologist with Riewe and Wischmeyer, reported plans for the easibility study of composting as a method of solid waste disposal. He Ioted that it is necessary to have an end user for the biproduct of :omposting, such as the Texas Municipal Power Authority. He stated that 3MPA is very positive about the proposal and has the funds available in .heir 1985 Budget. He listed some of the points which will be covered in .he feasibility study as follows: (1) Total tonnage of refuse and sludge ivailable from each city; (2) Method of transportation; (3) Methods and ~quipment required for inorganic compounds separation and potential reuse or plastics, metal and glass products; (4) Method of compost production; 5) Method of storage and transportation of finished product; and, (6) )evelop design criteria for the project. [ayor Halter asked if any other cities had committed to the project. ~r. Potter stated that Caldwell and Navasota had committed. He further .tated that Texas A&M University has indicated they will cooperate with the :ity. louncilman Reinke asked how many entities are needed to proceed with the ~tudy. {r. Potter stated that one project would consist of the City of College ;tation, Texas A&M University and the Texas Municipal Power Authority. ~fter further discussion, Councilman McIlhaney expressed a desire to look ~t this project closer as well as other alternatives before making any 'ommitments. ~ouncilman Reinke asked how long it will take to accomplish the study if a ufficient number of entities agree. :d McDowell, representative of Riewe and Wischmeyer, stated it will take pproximately one year to accomplish the study and another year to two 'ears to finish the design and put the program into operation. 'ouncilman Runnels moved to enter into a contract with Riewe and Wischmeyer o participate in a feasibility study of the codisposal composting concept .f refuse, sludge recovery, reconversion and reuse, with the provision that 'exas Municipal Power Authority agrees to participate. He included in his otion that the funds for the project will be appropriated from the Utility 'und Contingency in the amount of $12,000.00. 'ouncilman Anderson seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 5-1 as ollows: 'OR: Mayor Halter, Councilman Anderson, Boughton, Reinke, Runnels ~GAINST: Councilman McIlhaney ..~enda Item No. 15 - Hear Visitors. .o one spoke. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 12, 1984 PAGE 8 Agenda Item No. 16 - Closed session to discuss ~ersonnel [6252-17(2)(~)]. A. Personnel [6252-17(2)(g)]. 1. City Council Appointments. 2. Citizen Committee Appointments. The Council moved to closed session and later reopened to the public. Agenda Item No. 17 - Action on closed session. Councilman Anderson moved to appoint Mark Keegan to the Community Appearance Committee for a one year term ending April 1985, replacing Lawrence Hubbell. Councilman Reinke seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 6-0. Councilman Reinke moved to create a Special Council Committee composed of Mayor Halter, Councilman Anderson and Councilman McIlhaney to work on the development of the proposed "Industrial Park". Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 6-0. Agenda Item No. 18 - Adjourn. Mayor Halter adjourned the meeting at 9:00 P.M. Approved: Robert Runnels, Mayor Pro-Tem Attest: Di~n ~%~es~ity Secretary oot az 8 Se e GUEST REGISTER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 12, 1984 7=00 P.M. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 10. 27. 11. 28. 12. 29. 13. 30. 14. 31. 15. 32. 16. 33. 17. 34.