HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/26/1966 - Regular Minutes - City CouncilMINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
September 26, 1966
Members Present: Mayor Anderson; Councilmen Holt, Adams, Rhodes, Rosprim,
Boyett, Cooley; City Manager Boswell, City Attorney Dillon, City
Secretary Richardson.
Visitors Present: O. Doyle Sittler, Alton Risinger, Dr. & Mrs. Bardin H. Nelson,
W. D. Fitch, Marion Pugh, Jim O'Brien, Mrs. R. A Burke.
On motion by Councilman Rhodes, seconded by Councilman Holt, the minutes
of the August 22 regular meeting and the August 23 and September 6 special meetings
,1 were passed and approved. Motion passed...
The results of the bond election of September 17, 1966, were canvassed by
r the council. The mayor declared the election, as reflected by canvass of votes,
in order and so ruled from the chair. Ernest L. Brown of Moroney, Beissner &
Co. presented a proposed bond ordinance for consideration by the council. He
also presented bond information to be included in the brochure that would be
L 6 issued in connection with the issuance of revenue bonds. A copy is appended to
V) these minutes.
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CL On motion by Councilman Boyett, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, Ordinance
No. 483 on the bond issue as presented by Brown was passed and approved.
Mr. Brown related to the council the terms and conditions under which
0 the bonds will be offered for sale so as to give the city a more favorable position
in terms of interest rate. December 1-7 was the period set for the taking of
M bids for the bonds.
On motion by Councilman Rhodes, seconded by Councilman Cooley, Mr.
Brown was authorized to proceed with the sale of the bonds in accordance with
the official notice of the sale. Motion passed.
A discussion of the Telephone Co. franchise was postponed for a future
meeting pending further word from President Rudder.
On motion by Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Boyett, Ordinance
No. 466, a franchise to the Midwest Video Corporation was passed on its third
reading.
On motion by Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Boyett, the
council approved the establishment of a health committee. The appointments
to the committee and the charge were also approved. Dr. Martin McBride,
chairman of the committee, spoke briefly to the council.
The city manager related reason for delay in submission of monthly financial
statement, citing as reason the lack of sufficient clerical help which the council
subsequently provided for. The city manager was also advised by mayor of
Z need for a more comprehensive report that would be more meaningful to council
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Minutes of Regular Meeting
September 26, 1966; p. 2
On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, Ordinance
No. 480, the, ordinance amending the Animal Ordinance No. 386, was approved
with the stipulation that the minimum fine would be $5 rather than $15. As
approved the fine would range from $5 to $200. Motion passed.
On motion by Councilman Boyett, seconded by Councilman Rosprim,
Ordinance No. 481, an ordinance amending the schedule of electric utility rates
for the city was passed and approved. Councilman Cooley voted in opposition.
On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, Ordinance
No. 482, an ordinance proposing to rezone a tract of land on Highway 6 South
from District No. 1, First Dwelling House District, to District No. 4, First
Business District, was passed and approved. Councilman Adams abstained
from voting on the question.
On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Adams, the council
approved the final plat of school property, and the mayor was authorized to
sign same for the city.
On motion by Councilman Rhodes, seconded by Councilman Rosprim, the
mayor was authorized to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the
city of Bryan concerning the construction of the twenty - inch water line and
the acquisition of a twelve -inch water line located in the north section of the
city.
On motion by Councilman Boyett, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, a
change in the meeting date of the city council was tabled until the council de-
termines what the school board plans to do about their meeting dates. Council-
man Adams voted in opposition. Motion carried.
On motion by Councilman Boyett, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, the
date of Ordinance No. 482, earlier approved, was changed from October 17
to October 24 so as to fall on the regular meeting night of council in October.
On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Adams, the
members to the Brazos Area Planning Corporation were appointedconsisting
of the mayor, city manager, and chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Motion carried.
On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Rosprim, the low
bid from Cade Motor Co. in the amount of $4, 612. 00 for two police cars was
accepted. The city manager was requested that, in securing future bids, all
car manufacturers be given an opportunity to bid.
On motion by Councilman Rhodes, seconded by Councilman Holt, the
mayor was authorized to appoint a committee to objectively renew the matter
of kindergarten within the city and prepare a report with recommendations for
consideration by the city council.
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Minutes of Regular Meeting
September 26, 1966; p. 3
On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Boyett, the city
manager was authorized to hire an additional clerk employee to assist in the
fiscal department. Motion passed.
On motion by Councilman Rhodes, seconded by Councilman Rosprim, the
city manager was authorized to take steps to prevent the hazard now existing
on Nagle Street, to advise the landowner involved of the interest of the city in
alleviating the situation now existing with respect to proper drainage, and
of plans of the council to remedy the matter through appropriated funds in next
year's budget, in cooperation with the city of Bryan.
On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, Council
Policy No. 4, with respect to payment for expenses for personal services pro-
vided to the city, was approved.
The cost of asphalting a strip of the north side of University Drive was
estimated at $700. The council was not willing to pay total cost. The city
manager was requested to determine cost per square yard as a means of se-
curing property owner participation on a cost sharing basis.
Marion Pugh brought before the council, in the form of a petition, the pro-
blem of a building owned by Bardin Nelson which was moved onto a small
tract of land west and south of the intersection of Jersey St. and Old Hwy. 6.
The petition stated that the building does not conform to existing buildings and
improvements in harmony and design and creates an unsightly situation, and
that the building was moved onto the lot without the proper permit and did not
conform to existing city ordinances relating to location from streets and property
lines. Pugh related that he and Nelson had met and that the problem involved
had been resolved.
Pugh did invite consideration by the council of an ordinance that would pre-
vent movement into the community of old home structures that would detract
from established homes.
The city manager submitted a report on the matter of abandoned automo-
biles within the city. City Attorney Dillon reported it was legal for the city
to tow off abandoned cars on city streets, but suggested that we table the matter
for further study. He will report back on this matter at next scouncil meeting.
The city manager discussed his telephone conversation with Mr. Leon
Stasney of Temple concerning the right-of-way needed for extension of County
Road. On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, the city
manager was authorized to workup a plan to secure a right-of-way for an ease-
ment for water as well as the street paving. Motion passed.
On motion by Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Cooley, the city
manager was authorized to start proceedings to take into the city limits that area
to the north of the proposed County Road to Highway 6 and take whatever action is
necessary for the extension of said County Road.
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Minutes of Regular Meeting
September 26, 1966; p.4
On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Adams, the
meeting was adjourned subject to call.
APPROVED:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary