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Home My WebLink About08/09/1984 - Regular Minutes City Council MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 1984 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: VISITORS PRESENT: Mayor Halter, Councilman Anderson, Boughton, McIlhaney, Prause, Reinke Councilman Runnels City Manager Bardell, Acting City Attorney Locke, City Engineer Pullen, City Secretary Jones, Major Feldman, Director of Public Services Miller, Community Development Director Stevens, Community Center Director Calliham, Deputy Finance Director Schroeder, Assistant Director of Planning Callaway, Assistant Utilities Office Manager Albright, Purchasing Agent McCartney, Council Coordinator Jones See guest register. A~enda Item No. 1 - Si~ning of a proclamation desi~natin~ August 20th to September 20th as Energy Conservation Month in College Station. Mayor Halter explained that the City of College Station is facing a substantial rate increase from its electrical supplier, Gulf States Utilities. He stated that the city is initiating a program to control the overall demand peak to help avoid even greater increases in utility costs. He noted that the success of the program to control the demand peak depends on the cooperation of all energy consumers. He proclaimed the period from August 20th to September 20th as "Energy Conservation Month" in College Station, Texas. Bruce Albright, Assistant Utilities Office Manager, accepted the proclamation. A~enda Item No. 2 - Council Concerns. Councilman McIlhaney asked Acting City Attorney Locke if the Council faces any time constraints concerning their previous action to approve an amended cable TV franchise agreement. Acting City Attorney Locke replied negatively. Councilman Reinke reported a piece of property overgrown with high weeds and grass at the intersection of Lincoln Street and Nimitz. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 1984 PAGE 2 Agenda Item No. 3 - A~3proval of the minutes of the Workshop City Council Meeting, July 25, 1984 and the Regular City Council Meeting, July 26, 1984. Councilman Boughton stated that the statement "No action was taken in closed session" should be corrected to read "No action was taken on closed session". Councilman Boughton moved approval of the minutes of the Workshop City Council Meeting, July 25, 1984 and the Regular City Council Meeting, July 26, 1984, with the above correction. Councilman Prause seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 6-0. Agenda Item No. 4 - A Public Hearing on the question of rezoning a 2.99 acre tract in the Thomas Caruthers League (Abstract No. 9) located on the south side of Rock Prairie Road approximately 200 feet west of Carter Lake Drive from Agricultural Open District A-O to Single Family Residential District R-1. Application is in the name of Lynne Hunt and Bill Cariker. (84-114). Assistant Director of Planning Callaway presented the item. He stated that the rezoning request concerns a 2.99 acre tract of land in the Thomas Caruthers League, from Agricultural Open District A-O to Single Family Residential District R-1. He noted that the area is reflected as low density residential on the city's Land Use Plan. He stated that the staff recommends approval of this request as it complies with all city plans and development policies. He further stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 4-0 on 8-2-84. Mayor Halter opened the public hearing. No one spoke. The public hearing was closed. Agenda Item No. 5 - Consideration of an Ordinance rezoning the above tract. Councilman Anderson moved approval of Ordinance No. 1543 rezoning the above tract. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 6-0. 00/ / 65 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 1984 PAGE 3 Agenda Item No. 6 - A Public Hearing on the 1984 Community Development Statement of Objectives and Projected Use of Funds. Community Development Director Stevens submitted for Council approval a draft statement of objectives and projected uses of funds for the city's Community Development Program. He explained that the 1984 grant will increase the capital resources in conjunction with the federal letter of credit by $744,000.00 plus $215,000.00 of currently unencumbered balances and scheduled receipts of program income for projects currently underway. He further stated that this will result in a net federal revenue base of $955,000.00. He listed the projected uses of these funds as follows: $440,000.00, Housing Assistance Program; $400,000.00, Street Construction Program; $80,000.00, Program Administration; $35,000.00, Northgate. Councilman Anderson asked what items were included in the $80,000.00 for Program Administration. Community Development Director Stevens stated that staff salaries, audit charges and educational expenditures will be appropriated from this category. Councilman Reinke asked if the funds appropriated for the Street Reconstruction Program could be used for construction of sidewalks. Community Development Director Stevens replied affirmatively. Councilman McIlhaney asked what criteria are used to qualify under the Housing Assistance Program. Community Development Director Stevens listed two criteria that are used to determine qualification for the Housing Assistance Program as follows: (1) structure is in substandard condition; and (2) structure is located in a neighborhood that is undergoing concentrated revitalization. Mayor Halter opened the public hearing. No one spoke. The public hearing was closed. Agenda Item No. 7 - Consideration of the 1984 Community Development Statement of Ob3ectives and Pro~ected Use of Funds. Councilman Prause moved approval of the 1984 Community Development Statement of Objectives and Projected Use of Funds. Councilman Bouyhton seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 6-0. 00 .66 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 1984 PAGE 4 Agenda Item No. 8 - CONSENT AGENDA: BIDS: FM 2818 24-inch Water Distribution Line Project Lincoln Center Demolition Project Lifepak Defibrillator/ECG Monitor, 2 each (Bid ~85-10) 16-channel weatherproof Motorcycle Radios, 3 each (Bid ~85-10) 5/8 Ton Pickup Truck, 2 each (Bid #85-12) Refuse Collection cab and chassis trucks, 2 each (Bid ~85-3) Chlorine Supply Agreement, approx. 85 tons, 100-150 cylinders (Bid #85-9) PLATS: Final Plat - Barron Road Addition (10.77 acres) (84-216) Final Plat - Replat of Lots 6, 7 and 8, Block 2, Shenandoah Subdivision (84-217) Preliminary Plat - Harvey Acres (28.24 acres) (84-307) Ail items were approved by common consent. Agenda Item No. 9 - Center. Discussion of proposed membership fees for Teen Mayor Halter stated that several members of the Council had expressed concern about the proposed schedule of fees for the Teen Center. He explained that the proposed membership fee would be $15.00 for a year ($1.00/month plus $3.00 for the membership card). Chuck Benedict, chairman of the Teen Center Board, stated that the Board met on August 8, 1984 and approved some modifications in the proposed schedule of membership fees. He explained that the Board decided to prorate the fees annually, with the exception of the $3.00 membership card fee. He stated that the Board determined that $15.00 annually was not too high since there are many jobs that a teenager can do to earn this membership fee. Councilman Reinke asked how the funds derived from the membership fee will be appropriated. Mr. Benedict stated that the funds will be appropriated to purchase items that will be needed at the Center; also to instill pride in the Center and provide incentive to take care of the facilities. Councilman McIlhaney suggested that the Teen Center Board contact the PTO to secure volunteers for the Center. After further discussion, Chuck Benedict requested that the Council approve the schedule of membership fees for the Teen Center including the modification that the annual fee be prorated, with the exception of the $3.00 membership card fee. He also requested that the Council approve the proposed name "Shenanigans" for the Center. 00 .67 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 1984 PAGE 5 Councilman Boughton stated that her previous concern was that the $15.00 annual fee was not prorated and she was pleased that the Teen Center Board had modified the schedule of fees. Councilman Boughton moved approval of the schedule of fees for the Teen Center with the modification previously discussed and the name "Shenanigans" for the Center. Councilman Prause seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 6-0. Ms. Peggy Calliham, Teen Board Adult Advisor, stated that the Teen Center has a tentative opening date of October 1, 1984. Agenda Item No. 10 - Consideration of oversize-participation payment for 18-inch water line, Furrow Products Building Pro3ect. Agenda Item No. 11 - Consideration of oversize-participation payment for water and sewer line construction in Shenandoah Subdivision Phase The Council concurred to consider Item Nos. 10 and 11 jointly. Deputy Finance Director Schroeder presented the item. He stated that the city had received requests from two individuals for payment of oversize-participation on water and sewer lines. He further stated that the Engineering Department has accepted these projects as complete and the Finance Department recommends payment of $40,916.00 to Shenandoah, Ltd. and $34,911.00 to Payless Cashways, Inc. from the 1984 Utility Revenue Bonds which were authorized for this purpose. Councilman McIlhaney asked how much of the one million dollars authorized in the Bond Issue had been sold. Deputy Finance Director Schroeder stated that the entire amount has been appropriated. Councilman Boughton moved approval of the payment of oversize participation on water and sewer lines in the amount of $40,916.00 to Shenandoah, Ltd. and $34,911.00 to Payless Cashways, Inc. from the 1984 Utility Revenue Bonds. Councilman McIlhaney seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 6-0. 00 . .68 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 1984 PAGE 6 A~enda Item No. 12 - Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the Assistant City Manager to execute a Provider Agreement with the Texas Department of Human Resources. Deputy Finance Director Schroeder presented the item. He stated that the city had received information from the Texas Department of Human Resources regarding the City of College Station being a provider of Medicaid. He explained that although the city seldom receives monies from Medicaid, some recipients of ambulance service do have this coverage. He noted that the city's present Provider Agreement with the Texas Department of Human Resources expires October 1, 1984. He recommended that the Council pass a resolution authorizing the signing of the Provider Agreement. Councilman Boughton moved approval of Resolution No. 08-09-84-12 authorizing the Assistant City Manager to execute a Provider Agreement with the Texas Department of Human Resources. Councilman Prause seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 6-0. Agenda Item No. 13 - Hear Visitors. Mr. Eddie Hanover spoke against the Parks Department's proposal to discontinue Lynn Turek's tennis program. Mayor Halter stated that the Council was not able to address the subject until they heard from city staff. Councilman Boughton suggested that Mr. Hanover present the problem to the Parks Board at their Regular Meeting, August 14, 1984 at 7:00 P.M. Ms. Sharon Konvicka, 1204 Van Horn, also expressed her concern over the proposal made by the Parks Department. A~enda Item No. 14 - Closed session to discuss ~endin~ litigation [6252-17(2)(e)], land acquisition [6252-17(2)(f)] and ~ersonne] [6252-17(2) (9)]. A. Land Acquisition (1) Property on Foster Street. B. Personnel (1) Administrative Appointments. The Council moved to closed session and later reopened to the public. 00 &69 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 1984 PAGE 7 A~enda Item No. 15 - Action on closed session. Councilman Prause moved to increase the monthly salary for the Municipal Judge to $1200.00 and, the Assistant Municipal Judge to $250.00, with a budget transfer from the Legal Division. Councilman Anderson seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 6-0. A~enda Item No. 16 - Adjourn. Mayor Halter adjourned Attest: Dian j°neS~t~ Secretary the meeting. 00 470 ~JEST I~GISTER CITY (IX3NCIL MEET/NG T/~JRSDAY, AU~3~ 9, 1984 7:00 P.M. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 14. 31. 15. 32. 16. 33. 17. 34. 00A 71