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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/12/1984 - Regular Minutes City Council MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 1984 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Boughton, Anderson, McIlhaney, Prause, Reinke, Runnels COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: None City Manager Bardell, Assistant City Manager VanDever, City Secretary Jones, Assistant City Attorney Locke, Director of Capital Improvements Ash, Director of Planning Mayo, Fire Chief Landua, City Engineer Pullen, Lieutenant Kapella, Personnel Manager Dickson, Assistant Zoning official Johnson, VOE Secretary Sultemeier VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register Agenda Item No. 1 - Signing of a proclamation designating the week of May 6-12, 1984 as "National Pet Week" in College Station. Mayor Halter signed a proclamation designating the week of May 6-12, 1984 as "National Pet Week" in College Station promoting the concept of responsible pet ownership, including regular veterinary care. Kathy Young, a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association student chapter, accepted the proclamation. Mayor Halter commented on the flags in the Council Chambers and explained how they were obtained. A~enda Item No. 2 - Approval of the minutes of the Workshop City Council Meetihg, March 21, 1984 and the Regular City Council Meeting, March 22, 1984. Councilman Anderson moved approval of the minutes of the Workshop City Council Meeting, March 21, 1984 and the Regular City Council Meeting, March 22, 1984. Councilman Prause seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 3 - A public hearing on the request by McCaw Communications Companies, Inc., for a franchise and privilege to build, use, maintain and operate a system for the purpose of receiving, amplifying and distributin~ television signals in the City of College Station, Tex~s. 00 31 - REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 1984 PAGE 2 Mr. Joe Dibacca, Regional Manager for McCaw Communications, was present to answer questions and supply information. He reviewed parts of a book prepared by the company, and gave copies to the Council. Mayor Halter opened the public hearing. Mr. David Hill, Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission, commended McCaw Communications for their positive attitude. He voiced his concern that the Council had not hired a consultant to review the details before entering into a ten year agreement. He urged the Council to insist on terms that would be favorable to the city and local cable customers. He emphasized that the city needs to require McCaw to provide preventive maintenance, and that a procedure should be established so that the public's views on programming can be ascertained. Mr. Steve Parker addressed the Council. He stated that the Council should consider cable television a public service and a franchise may escalate costs. He concluded that the Council should give this matter a lot of thought. Mayor Halter asked for further comments from the public. No one spoke, and the public hearing was closed. Mayor Halter then asked City Manager Bardell to give the Council an update on dealings with the Bryan City Council concerning this matter. City Manager Bardell stated that representatives from both cities had met with CTIC and secured from them a packet of directives for franchise operations. He stated the five main areas of concern as: cable programming, community access channel, extension policy, service standards, and rate base. He further stated that within four weeks he would return to the Council with a basic contract containing two documents. One would be an ordinance agreeing to a franchise and the other would be an ordinance that covers all regulations, provisions, etc. He requested that a council committee meet with the city staff and representatives from McCaw Communications concerning this matter. Councilman Anderson moved that the City Affairs Committee be assigned to meet with the city staff and representatives of McCaw Communications to work out the details. Councilman Prause seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. A~enda Item No. 4 - CONSENT AGENDA: BIDS: Consideration of Bids for routine maintenance work on Electrical Distribution Substations. 00/ 315 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 1984 PAGE 3 PLATS: Final Plat - Regency Square - 9.921 Acres (84-207) Final Plat - Resubdivision of Lots 2A-2 & 2A-3 Southwest Place (84-208) Final Plat - Foxfire Phase IV - 49.099 Acres (84-209) Final Plat - Park Place (84-210) Final Plat - Chimney Hill Retail Plaza (84-211) Councilman Anderson stated that he would abstain from the final plat for Regency Square, the final plat for Foxfire Phase IV, and the final plat for Chimney Hill Retail Plaza. All items were approved by common consent except as noted by Councilman Anderson who filed a statement on abstaining. Agenda Item No. 5 - Consideration of Bids on Certificates of Obligation. Finance Director VanDever presented the item. He stated that on April 4, 1984 the city accepted bids on certificates of obligation for an aerial ladder truck for the Fire Department and the Fed-Mart property. The low bidder in both cases was University National Bank. He requested that the Council approve both bids and the Ordinance issuing the Certificate of Obligation for $440,000.00 for the fire truck. Councilman Runnels moved to accept bids on certificates of obligation for both the fire truck and the Fed-Mart property. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 6-0, with Councilman Anderson abstaining. Councilman Boughton moved approval of Ordinance No. 1508. Councilman Anderson seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 6 - Consideration of a Resolution authorizing application for a grant to implement a crime prevention program. Lieutenant Kapella presented the item. He stated that the crime prevention program in this area is in its third year of planning. He noted that the proposed resolution authorizes the city to make application to the Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor, for a grant of $8502.00. These funds will be used to implement a child identification program .through the College Station school system and to present programs and seminars to instruct both children and parents on means and ways to lessen their chances of becoming a victim of crimes against children. 00 .31 6 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 1984 PAGE 4 Councilman Boughton moved approval of Resolution No. 04-12-84-06. Councilman Prause seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. ~genda Item No 7 - Consideration of an Ordinance amending Chapter 7, Section 4A of the Code of the City of College Station regulating the inspection of potentially hazardous food within the city limits of the City of College Station, Texas. Assistant City Attorney Locke presented the item. Councilman Runnels moved approval of Ordinance No. 1509 amending Chapter 7, Section 4A of the Code of the City of College Station regulating the inspection of potentially hazardous food within the city limits. Councilman Anderson seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No 8 - Discussion and Consideration of the Holleman Street Project. Director of Capital Improvements Ash presented the item. He presented the Council with a memorandum outlining estimated costs, usable allocated funds, and assessment amounts for the Holleman Street project. He further stated that the staff recommendation is to redesign and begin construction of the project as soon as possible. Mayor Halter asked if the staff could begin the Dartmouth portion of the project now. Director of Capital Improvements Ash stated that the staff could obtain the right-of-way acquisition for Dartmouth now but it seems to be more continuous to begin actual construction of the Dartmouth project at the same time as the Holleman project since they both cross the bridge. Councilman Reinke asked if the assessment amounts included the cost of the bridge. Director of Captial Improvements Ash replied affirmatively to the question. Councilman Runnels moved approval of the project. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 9 - Consideration of request for city participation in a street development program proposed for a section of "THE PARKS". City Manager Bardell presented the item. He explained the proposed use of 006317 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 1984 PAGE 5 procedures per Ordinance No. 608, and pointed out two major differences that would be seen if this method is used. One difference is that the city would contract JAC to provide ten percent of the cost and the remaining ninety percent, which the city usually provides, would be obtained by assessing surrounding property owners. Another difference is that the city would issue certificates of assessment as payment to the contracter. He pointed out that by using the procedures per Ordinance No. 608, taxpaying citizens will not be burdened. Mayor Halter questioned the city's liability. ~ity Manager Bardell stated that the contracter would redeem the certificates at a bank who would assess the property owners. The city ~ould not be involved in this process. Eouncilman Anderson questioned what obligations the city would have. ~ity Manager Bardell stated that the city's obligations would end after ~ssessment. ~fter further discussion, Mr. Bill Fitch, a local developer and a member of the Economic Development Board, commented to the Council on this matter. le stated his opinion that the "THE PARKS" is a feasible way for the city to develop an area in close proximity to College Station for an industrial park. He advised the Council to delay action until the city has ~onsummated a deal with the private owners as to "who owns what" specifically. He cautioned the Council to be careful so as not to damage =redibility. He stated his opinion that the city should go ahead now with uonstruction of the sewer plant proposed for this area. ~ouncilman McIlhaney informed the Council that at the last Industrial Board neeting, City Attorney Denton presented JAC with all necessary documents for their review. ~andall Pritchett, speaking for JAC, stated that the documents would be ceturned shortly for further review by the City Affairs Council Committee. 4ayor Halter added that the deal was more complicated legally than )rginally speculated. the Council concurred to table the item until additional technical analysis ~an be reviewed. agenda Item No. 10 - Consideration of an Ordinance vacating and abandoning ~ portion of public right-of-way on Meadowland Street. %ssistant City Attorney Locke presented the item. ~ouncilman Boughton moved approval of Ordinance No. 1510. 00 318 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 1984 PAGE 6 Councilman Reinke seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 6-0, with Councilman McIlhaney abstaining. Agenda Item No. 11 - Consideration of an Ordinance abandoning a Utility Easement in Garden Squares Subdivision. Director of Capital Improvements Ash presented the item. He referred to a memorandum from City Engineer Pullen stating that the easement is unused by the Utility Department. No future need for the easement is foreseen. Councilman Runnels moved approval of Ordinance No. 1511 abandoning a utility easement in Garden Squares Subdivision. Councilman Reinke seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 12 - Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement styled "Collateral Personal Covenants Pertaining to the Use of Real Property" with United Four Joint Venture, pertaining to the use and value of certain property donated to the City of College Station for an Elevated Water Tower Site. Assistant City Attorney Locke presented the item. Councilman Boughton moved approval of Resolution No. 04-12-84-12. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 13 - Consideration of an application for permit to conduct operations for the Discovery and Production of Oil, Gas and Associated Hydro-carbons within the City of College Station, Texas. Applicant Chaparral Minerals, Inc. Assistant City Attorney Locke presented the item. She stated that the city's consultant Chris Matthewson was present, and also a representative from Chaparral Minerals, Inc. Councilman Boughton asked Assistant City Attorney Locke if the $25,000.00 letter of credit requested by the applicant was sufficient. Assistant City Attorney Locke stated that a $25,000.00 letter of credit is sufficient. She pointed out several minor changes in the document. Councilman Boughton moved approval of Ordinance No. 1512 incorporating the changes and the $25,000.00 letter of credit requirement proposed by Assistant City Attorney Locke. Councilman Prause seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 14 - Hear Visitors. 00/ 3t9 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 1984 PAGE 7 No one spoke. Agenda Item No. 15 - Closed session to discuss pending litigation [6252-17(e)] and personnel [6252-17(4)]'. A. Personnel - 1. Discussion of Administrative Salaries 2. Discussion of New Position 3. Discussion on Bibeau termination appeal ~he Council moved to closed session and later reopened to the public. A~enda Item No. 16 - Action on closed session. Mayor Halter stated that item 3A pertains to an appeal of dismissal made by ~ fireman. Councilman Anderson moved approval of a Minute Order. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. Councilman Prause moved to raise the salary of City Manager Bardell by $2400.00 annually. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 17 - Adjourn. Mayor Halter adjourned the meeting at 10:30 P.M. Dian Jone~/ity Secretary Gary ~a~r; Mayor GUEST REGISTER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 1984 7:00 P.M. e e 0 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.