Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/14/1983 - Regular Minutes City Council MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 1983 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Boughton, Runnels, Reinke, Prause, Anderson, McIlhaney COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Bardell, City Attorney Denton, City Secretary Jones, City Planner Mayo, Deputy Finance Director Schroeder, Administrative Assistant Nowlin, Asst. Director of Planning Callaway, Director of Capital Improvements Ash, Traffic Engineer Black VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register. ~genda Item No. 1 - Approval of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting, March 24, 1983 and the .peclal C~ty Council Meeting, April 6, 1983. Councilman Boughton stated that on page 3, paragraph 3 under Plantation Oaks, the word "plat" should be included in the second sentence to read "He suggested an alternative to denial of the plat". She pointed out (page 4, Item No. 6, paragraph 2,) that she had ind~-~ed that very few "pedestrians" were noticed in the school area and not very few "cars". She included that the name "Don Ney" was misspelled in the 4th paragraph on page 4 under Item No. 6, and the word "lowering" in that sentence should be "reduced". She requested that a sentence be included in that paragraph to state that the school was notifed of the consideration. Councilman Boughton stated that on page 5, Item No. 8, paragraph 4, the word "included" should be "concluded" and that a future "water supply" will be needed. On Item No. 10, page 6, paragraph 2, the minutes should indicate that citizens will be made aware of the changes in the bicycle regulations. Also, on Item No. 10, page 7, last paragraph, "better" should be changed to "be" and "washed" should be changed to "washing". Names were spelled under Item No. 13 for appointments to the C.I.P. committee. Councilman Boughton pointed out on page 8, first paragraph that the last sentence should read that "the cause of failure in voluntary acquisition, ..... instead of "failure voluntary acquisition". Councilman Runnels moved approval of the minutes with the above changes. Councilman Prause seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 2 - Public h~ on the question of rezoninq Lot 14 Block 1 of the Gorzyc~i Subdivision from Duplex District R-2 to General Commercial District C-1. _App,%cation is in the name of Joe A. Ferreri, Inc. dba Ramada inn. 0038 .8 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 1983 PAGE 2 Asst. Director of Planning Callaway presented the item. He stated that the lot is located on the west side of Meadowland approximately 600 feet north of University Drive. The area is reflected as commercial and medium residential on both current and proposed comprehensive plans. The staff recommends approval of this request. Mayor Halter opened the public hearing. When no one spoke, the public hearing was closed. Agenda Item No. 3 - Consideration of_an_ordinance rezqning the above tract. Councilman Anderson moved approval of Ordinance No. 1417 rezoning the above lot. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously with Councilman McIlhaney abstaining. Agenda Item No. 4 - Public hearing on the question of rezoning a 6.33 acre tract located on the east side of State Highway N. 6 East Loop approximat~!y 20O feet north of.State._Highway 30 (Haryey Road~,_from General Commercial-District C-1 to Commerical Industrial District C-2. appii6at~6~ ~s-i~ th~ name of ~rank Thurmond. Asst. Director of Planning Callaway presented the item. He stated that the tract is part of a 9.11 acre tract located on the north side of Hwy. 30 east of and adjacent to the east bypass. The area on the north side of Hwy. 30 is undeveloped and the Windwood Subdivision is located on the south side of Hwy. 30. The area is reflected as low density residential on the current comprehensive plan. The consultant's proposed comprehensive plan reflects this area as commercial. Adequate water and sewer services to this tract can be made available. The P&Z Commission recommended approval of the rezoning. Mayor Halter opened the public hearing. Jack Burke, Real Estate representative for Pay Less Cashways, spoke in favor of the rezoning. He presented proposed plans for the tract and indicated that they are requesting the change to C-2 zoning because the current C-1 zoning does not allow for outside storage of materials. Various questions were answered regarding access to the area and future development along Hwy. 30. Mr. Burke stated that Meyer-Litton-Allen Engineering Consultants is preparing a report to work out the flood plain problems that exist. Councilman Runnels asked why a variance cannot be granted for this tract. Asst. Director of Planning Callaway replied that the Zoning Board of 003859 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 1983 PAGE 3 Adjustment cannot grant use variances in a zone. (i.e. granting a C-2 variance in a C-1 zone). When no one else spoke, the public hearing was closed. Agenda Item No. 5 - Consideration of an ordinance rezoning the above tract. Councilman Anderson moved to approve Ordinance No. 1418 with a stipulation that the tract be developed as a unit site plan. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion. Councilman McIlhaney indicated that she thought there had been previous problems with the tract. Councilman Boughton stated that flood plain problems were reflected in the proposed comprehensive plan for the area. Councilman Runnels asked if the owner could be encouraged to build a water retention parking lot. Barry Moore, project manager for Payless Cashways, stated that they will be providing for water retention parking lots and that plans for same will be presented to City Engineer Pullen for approval. After further discussion, the motion was voted on and approved unanimously. Agenda Item No. 6 - CONSENT AGENDA: BIDS: Combination Steam/~ressure Cleaner (9) Electric Transformers 1056 Electric meters PLATS: Final plat - Emerald Forest Recreational Facility Final plat - Villa on the Rio Grande Preliminary plat - The Glade Section II Councilman Runnels asked that the plat on the Glade Section II be removed. Ail other bids and plats are approved by common consent. GLADE SECTION II City Planner Mayo presented the item. He stated that the request is for a resubdivision of the tract of land located at the corner of Southwest Parkway and Langford St. Councilman Runnels asked questions regarding fire hydrants, street lights, and the easement in that section. City Planner Mayo indicated that Electric Power Engineers required a 20 ft. 0038 0 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 1983 PAGE 4 easement because of overhead lines that might be located there. Mr. Richard Ballinger showed the council locations of the easement on the map and asked if access will still be provided to his tract. Austin Fitch, owner of the land, replied that access will be provided to Mr. Ballinger's property. Also, he indicated that additional fire hydrants will be installed. After further discussion, Councilman Runnels moved approval of the plat. Councilman McIlhaney seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No- 7 - Consideration of cost-of-living salar~ increase for FY 1983-84. Mayor Halter indicated that this item was discussed at the previous Workshop Session. He stated that the staff is recommending a 2% cost of living increase for city employees. Councilman Anderson moved approval of a 2% cost of living increase for city employees for FY 1983-84. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 8 - Consideration of proposal for engagement for audit service for Fiscal year ending June 30, 1983. Deputy Finance Director Schroeder presented the item. He indicated that this is an agreement between the city and Hereford, Lynch & Co. for upcoming audit services. Mayor Halter included that last year the City of College Station's audit was certified by the Municipal Finance Officers Association. Councilman Anderson asked how the choice of an auditor is determined. Deputy Finance Director Schroeder explained that it is difficult to locate someone in this area who is versed in this type of accounting. Councilman McIlhaney asked what Hereford, Lynch & Co. will be charging for their services. Finance Director VanDever replied that this item is considered a professional service and is not bid out where a figure amount is included. Councilman Reinke inquired what the Hereford, Lynch cost was for the previous year. Deputy Finance Director Schroeder indicated that the amount was 0038'61 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 1983 PAGE 5 approximately $46,000. After further discussion, Councilman Runnels moved approval of the contract with Hereford, Lynch & Co. for audit services. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 9 - Consideration of transfer of funds ~qm Utility Fund contig~egcy to General Fund for ~egal fees. Deputy Finance Director Schroeder presented the item. He indicated that the Utility Fund Contingency has a balance of $51,305. The Legal Department is requesting reimbursement from the Utility fund for the outside services rendered in the matter of the City of College Station vs. General Electric, et al. The reimbursement will include $23,145.97 from prior fiscal years, $13,202 from the current fiscal year and $13,000 for the next five months. After further discussion, Councilman Anderson moved approval of transferring $49,347 to the General Fund from the Utility Fund Contingency for legal fees. Councilman McIlhaney seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 10 - EMERGENCY AGENDA ITEM - Consideration 9f_fqnding of oversize p~r%icipa~ion from the Utility Fund. Deputy Finance Director Schroeder indicated that this item was inadvertently left off the agenda and it is necessary that oversize participation cost be paid as soon as possible. Councilman Boughton moved to declare this item an emergency. Councilman Anderson seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Deputy Finance Director Schroeder indicated that the Utility Fund budget currently shows an unappropriated balance of $176,050.00. That amount is being requested for transfer into the Utility Fund Contingency to pay for oversize participation on various street, water, and sewer projects. Councilman Runnels moved to transfer $176,050 from the unappropriated Utility fund budget to the Utility Fund Contingency. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Councilman Runnels moved to transfer $160,000 from the Utility Fund Contingency to the Oversize Participation Fund. Councilman McIlhaney seconded the motion which passed unanimously. '00381 2 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 1983 PAGE 6 Agenda Item No. 11 - Consideration of animal control ordinance and increased tag fees. City Attorney Denton stated that this item is not ready for consideration at this time. Brazos Animal Shelter Director Kathy Richter has furnished him the Bryan Ordinance which pertains only to dogs and cats. The City of College Station Ordinance presently pertains to large animals also. He asked the council if they wished to include large animals in this proposed ordinance. The Council agreed to include large animals. He asked if the Council wished to include that a warrant is necessary before authorities may take an animal from someone who is not taking care of it. The Council agreed to require warrants before taking an animal unless the case of an emergency nature. City Attorney Denton stated that he would include that citations will be given to owners before they are taken to jail. City Attorney Denton asked for direction on implementing citations for violation of the animal control ordinance. Mayor Halter felt that the use of field citations should be called for in the code. Councilmembers agreed. Mayor Halter indicated that the Animal Shelter Board would like to have the revenue from the license fees committed to the animal shelter. The total fees from each city will be subtracted from the actual amount each city owes to the shelter for impoundment of animals. City Attorney Denton recommended that a minimum fine be set for first time offenders. Mayor Halter stated that this item will be presented to the council at the next meeting. Agenda Item No. 12 - Consideration of acceptance of Traffic Control Device Inventory - Schedule VI. Traffic Engineer Black presented the item. He stated that the traffic code was amended to include signs for bikeways and bike prohibitions. A schedule of bicycle signs has been prepared and is on file with the City Secretary. Acceptance of this schedule will place into effect the bike plan. The sign crew can have the signs in place by April 22nd. Starting April 26th, the fine will be $10 per violation and will increase to a minimum fine of $37.50 on May 26. 003863 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 1983 PAGE 7 Councilman Prause asked that the maps be available on campus and published in the newspaper. Councilman Reinke asked that map be distributed students at the time of fall registration. Councilman Boughton asked if bicycles would be prohibited on Wellborn Road. Traffic Engineer Black indicated that he could include Wellborn Road. After further discussion, Councilman Boughton moved to accept the Traffic Control Device Inventory - Schedule VI. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 13. Consideration of Resolution for Southwood Athletic Park Grant A~plic~tion. [4-14-83-13~ Finance Director VanDever stated that this Resolution is part of an application process. The Resolution was pased previously but a key phrase required by the State of Texas was omitted. Passage of this corrected version is necessary to meet the eligibility requirement for matching grant. Councilman Anderson moved to approve Resolution No. 4-14-83-13. Councilman McIlhaney seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 14 - Consideration of an ordinance to lower speed limits on F_M_ 2~18 and Jersey st. (FM 2347). Director of Capital Improvements Ash presented the item. He stated that the State Highway Department completed a speed study was completed by the highway department for FM 2818. The proposed ordinance will allow the 35 m.p.h, school zones to become effective when the signs are put up. It is suggested that the council wait on this request since the school semester will be over before the Highway Department can put up the signs. The speed zones on Jersey Street between Wellborn Roard and FM 2818 are proposed to be lowered 5 m.p.h. After further discussion on using the 85th percentile as a recommended speed, Councilman Boughton moved to approve Ordinance No. 1419 to lower the speed limits as recommended. Councilman McIlhaney seconded the motion which passed unanimously. A~end~ Item No. 15 - Discussion of_funding for the Brazos Valley Arts Council. Mayor Halter presented the item. He asked the Council finance committee to 00386 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 1983 PAGE 8 meet with the representatives of the Arts Council and report back to the council on possible funding for the Arts Council. Agenda Item No. 16 - Hear visitors. David Gower, 2803 Pierre, asked that the lights be coordinated on FM 2818 so that traffic flows more easily. ~enda Item No. 17 - EMERGENCY AGENDA ITEM Closed session to discuss pending litigation. [6252-17(e)]. Closed session to discuss personnel [6252-17(g)]. The Council moved to closed session and later reopened to the public. A~enda Item No. 18 - Action on closed session. No action was taken. ~genda Item No. 19 - Adjourn. Mayor Halter adjourned'the meeting. ATTEST: Gary H,~er-, -Mayor Dian JoneS/ City Secretary 003865 GUEST REGISTER WORKSHOP CITY COUNCIL MEETING 4:00 P.M. 16. 17. e 19. e 20. 21. e 22. 23. 0 24. 10. 250 11. 26. 12. 27. 13. 28. 14. 29. 15o 003876