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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/08/1982 - Regular Minutes City Council MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 1982 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: VISITORS PRESENT: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Ringer, Prause, Boughton, Runnels, Nemec Councilman Jones Public Works Director Ford, City Planner Mayo, City Attorney Denton, Deputy City Secretary/Council Coordinator Martin, City Secretary Jones, Parks and Recreation Director Beachy, Building Official Perry, Purchasing Agent Weddle, Asst. City Engineer Smith, Energy Coordinator Albrecht See guest register. ~enda Item No. 1 - Approval of the minutes of the Workshop City Council Meeting, Tuesday, March 23, 1982 and the Regular City Council Meeting, Thursday, March 25, 1982. Councilman Boughton pointed out that in the minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting, March 25, 1982, Item No. 19 paragraph 2, that the word "obligation" should be "occupancy". Councilman Ringer asked that the Disabled American Vets be included in Item No. 2, Regular City Council Meeting, March 25, 1982 as participating in the donation of the flags. Councilman Boughton moved and Councilman Ringer seconded approval of the minutes with the previous stated corrections. Agenda Item No. 2 - Public hearing on the Civic Center policy. Mayor Halter presented and explained the item. He stated that the Civic Center C~mmittee presented a proposal two weeks ago for the council to review. He opened the public hearing to hear c~mments from the public. Marlene Muse, of the League of Women Voters, stated that she felt that political groups using the center should be categorized with non-commercial users, based on the policy of the League not to hold fund-raising activities. Mayor Halter stated that this suggestion has been discussed at past meetings. He expressed no objections to identifying political usage of the center as non-ccmmerical if guidelines were established regarding fund-raising events, and asked the council to consider this revision. 003 .96 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 8, 1982 PAGE 2 Rev. Wesley Bigelow, representing Cornerstone Free Will Baptist Church, inquired about use of the center by church organizations. Mayor Halter replied that the center will be available to all types of organizations upon request according to reservations schedules. Mayor Halter closed the public hearing. Agenda Item No. 3 - Consideration of adopting Civic Center Policy. Councilman Runnels suggested that the status report indicate the "director" of the Civic Center is appointed by and responsible to the City Manager and is advised by a Civic Center Advisory Board that is appointed by the City Council. All council members agreed. He also asked various questions pertaining to the proposed policy, which were answered by the city staff. He recommended that political usage be categorized with non-commercial uses in the policy and charged a smaller fee than commercial usage. Mayor Halter pointed out that the word "political" needed to be defined in the status report according to various functions performed by organizations using the center. (i.e. fund raising for candidates vs. non-fund raising political interest, etc.) Councilman Prause asked several questions regarding "surcharges" being made to vendors and "security" being hired. The city staff addressed each issue according to the proposed policy. Councilman Ringer moved to adopt the policy with the suggested changes concerning the category for political activities, and the correction of the typographical error on the fee schedule. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously with Councilman Jones absent · Mayor Halter pointed out that an Ordinance would be drafted to create the Civic Center Advisory Board and to define its responsibilities and its relationship to the city staff. ~enda Item No. 4 - Public hearing on the permit application for an exploratory well in .Unive. rsit~ Park Subdivision area inside College Station city limits. City Attorney Denton presented and explained the permit application to the council. He noted that publications for the hearing have been made in local newspapers, the area has been studied, and an analysis has been made of the application. Chris Mathewson, Engineering Geologist, commented on his study of the area. He recommended that the city grant the permit under the following conditions: 1. DrilliD~ operations will comply with the best available health, safety, and environmental protection technology. 003297 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 1982 PAGE 3 2. Drilling operations will comply with existing city ordinances. 3. The driller allows the city to collect health and environmental data from the site in order to do research. 4. No new drilling operations be approved for a period of 120 days from the completion of this drilling, pending anaylsis. Mayor Halter opened the public hearing. Sam Wood, of Wood Energy and applicant, spoke in favor of the drilling project. He stated the the majority of the crew who will be working on the well were present to answer questions. City Planner Mayo commented on the city staff meeting on this item. The staff had recommendations regarding access to the well. He stated that the staff recommended approval. Parks and Recreation Director Beachy addressed the issue of the parkland dedication in this area. He noted that the Parks Board will discuss the item at their meeting on April 13, 1982. Duane Cote stated that he was opposed to the drilling site being located in a residential subdivision. J.W. Wood, representing University Park subdivision, stated that the developers would be willing to re-shape the park area to allow for the well to be drilled. He had no opposition to the drilling. Eddie Hare, of Blocker Drilling, answered various questions regarding access and the procedures to be employed. Paul Crawford spoke in favor of the permit. John Bethencourt, of Getty Oil, also spoke in favor of the permit. Chris Mathewson briefed the council on various concerns (i.e. safety standards, stop and start times, etc.) City Attorney Denton recommended that (1) a specific decibal number be fixed and not exceeded for the volume at the site; (2) the light casting not create problems; (3) the system be self-contained; and, (4) Wood Energy comply with all health laws. Mr. Denton also included the requirements for insurance and bonding. Vickie Reinke, Rose Circle, asked questions concerning the supervision of the project. She also requested that citizens be informed of all activities taking place in the area. ~enda Item No. 5 - Consideration of granting a permit to Wood Energy for an exploratory well in University Park Subdivision inside College Station city limits. Councilman Prause suggested that a committee be created to review the project and to work with Mr. Mathewson during the drilling of the 003&98 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 1982 PAGE 4 well. The committee will consist of: Councilmen Prause, Ringer, Jones, City Engineer Ash, City Planner Mayo, City Attorney Denton. Councilman Ringer moved to grant Wood Energy the permit including the conditions recommended by Mr. Mathewson and Mr. Denton with the exception of the 120 day moratorium. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 6 - CONSENT AGENDA: BIDS: Maintenance Building Wastewater Plant Consideration of bid on one (1) 4,000 lb. capacity Lift Truck - Miscellaneous Warehouse Equipment - budgeted by Warehouse Div. 25 Storage racks and shelving budgeted by Water Distribution Div. 94 and Electric Div. 92. PLATS: Final plat - Resubdivision of Post Oak Mall. Final plat - Resubdivision of the Southwest Place Addition. Final plat - Welsh Street Office Park Addition. Final plat - Casa Linda, a resubdivision of Lot 35R,Block 16,Southwood Valley Section 3. Final plat - Resubdivision of Tracts C and D, Ramparts Addition. Final plat - Brushy Park Addition. Councilman Boughton asked that the final plat of Post Oak Mall be remov ed. All other bids and plats were approved by common consent. City Planner Mayo presented the item. He stated that since Phase I is complete, the developers are able to locate exactly all of the utility lines as constructed and show them on the plat. Councilman Boughton moved to approve the final plat of Post Oak Mall. Councilman Prause seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 7 - Consideration of Resolution No. 04-08-82-07 and Contract authorizing the Mayor to execute a narcotic traffic control unit agreement with the City of Bryan and County of Brazos. Mayor Halter stated that City Manager Bardell was unavailable to present this item. He stated that he did not see any problems in the interlocal agreement. 0'03&99 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 1982 PAGE 5 Councilman Ringer moved to approve Resolution No. 04-08-82-07 authorizing the Mayor to execute a narcotic traffic control unit agreement with the City of Bryan and County of Brazos. Agenda Item No. 8 - Hear visitors. No one spoke. Agenda Item No. 9 - Adjourn. Mayor Halter adjourned the meeting at 9:25 p.m. ATTEST: Dian Jone~ity Secretary Ga r~h~a-~ ~4ayor 003500 6UEST P, EGIST~ I~E~JLAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ~AY~ APKIL 8~ 1982 7:00 P.M. I~,F, ASE SI(~I BELOW: 18. 19. 21. 25. 15. 27. 8e 9e 30. 31. 32. 33. 17. 34. 003501