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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/23/1983 - Workshop Minutes City Council MINUTES WORKSHOP CITY COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1983 4:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Jones, Prause, Ringer, Runnels, Nemec, Boughton COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Bardell, City Attorney Denton, Director of Capital Improvements Ash, City Planner Mayo, Council Coordinator/Deputy City Secretary Martin, City Secretary Jones, Tax Assessor-Collector Dickson, Administrative Asst. Nowlin, Public Service Director Allen, Asst. City Engineer Smith, Zoning Official Key, Asst. City Planner Longley, Planning Technician Volk, Asst. to the Zoning Official Dupies, Deputy Finance Director Schroeder, Asst. Director of Planning Callaway VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register. ~genda Item No. 1 - Council Concerns. Councilman Runnels asked about the status of the street inventory. Director of Capital Improvements Ash replied that the computerized inventory and the figures on the cost of repair were ready. Councilman Boughton indicated that part of the roadway on Nagle Street is in very poor condition. Councilman Jones announced that he had two items on the closed session agenda for February 24th regarding land acquisition. Mayor Halter asked that Councilmen remember their Capitol Improvements Committee appointments for February 24th closed session. Councilman Prause asked that the staff and Council review Plan 2000. City Planner Mayo requested a special Workshop session be scheduled for March 2 to discuss Plan 2000. Councilmembers agreed to have the meeting on March 2nd at 4:00 p.m. Councilman Nemec pointed out that the street light on Appomattox Drive at Raintree was not working and has not been for quite some time. Mayor Halter stated that he has a class that coincides with the time of the Brazos Valley Development Committee meetings and requested that another Councilmember take his place for the remainder of thef semester. 003798 WORKSHOP CITY COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1983 PAGE 2 Councilman Ringer volunteered to attend. Agenda Item No. 2 - Review of Council Committee Rule and Regulation handbook. Mayor Halter suggested a revision indicating that in the absence of the Mayor and Mayor Pro-tem, the Councilmember with the most seniority would preside. If two members have equal seniority, the councilman with the lower place number would preside. Mayor Halter presented the possibility of having visitors and speakers record their names and addresses on cards before addressing the council. Mayor Halter questioned councilmembers about the establishment of permanent committees. Each councilmember would be a chairman of one committee. He asked councilmembers to submit a list of committees on which they would like to serve. Councilman Ringer moved to amend the Rules of Procedures handbook to include ~ paragraph on selecting a presiding officer when the Mayor and Mayor Pro-tem are absent. Councilman Runnels secounded the motion which passed unanimously. Councilman Runnels moved to establish standard council committees. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 3 - Presentation of Erosion Control Stu_~d~i Asst. to the Zoning Official Dupies presented the 4-part Erosion Control Study. He expressed that the problem of soil erosion in College Station is costing the city and the citizens, and if this problem is not addressed in the near future these costs will become increasingly burdensome. He presented a table on the amount of soil losses and reviewed the dollar amount it would take to replace the soil loss. The rains in the area are characterized as the most erosive in Texas, but an erosion factor that can controlled is the activity that occurs on the construction site. He showed slides to illustrate the problems he reviewed. Mr. Duane Garner, of S.C.S., explained what could be done about soil erosion, suggesting effective methods and the equipment needed for some. He expressed that the problem can be solved without much expense. Asst. to the Zoning Official Dupies stated that the engineering department is willing to work with builders and developers to find a solution to cut down on the mud at construction sites. Mayor Halter asked Mr. Bardell how enforceable a cleanup program was. '003 7 9 9 WORKSHOP CITY COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1983 PAGE 3 City Manager Bardell stated that the cost of enforcing a cleanup would be in the inspection and supervison part of it. Mayor Halter asked Mr. Dupies what he suggested be done about the runoff in the streets. Mr. Dupies suggested that Mr. Garner speak to builders regarding this problem and what could be done about erosion. He felt that builders should be required to do something about the runoff in the streets. Councilman Jones suggested that a type of reward be given to builders who consistently maintain cleanup of construction sites. After further discussion, the council agreed that an incentive program for developers would be more effective than trying to enforce regulations through a penalty system. Mayor Halter requested more concrete proposals be developed on erosion control and suggested that Mr. Dupies discuss the problem with local builders. Agenda Item No. 4 - Ad$ourn. Mayor Halter adjourned the meeting. APPROVED: ATTEST: Dian Jones, y 003800