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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/03/1967 - Special Minutes - City CouncilA 61 CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Minutes of Special Meeting City Council College Station, Texas LR I February 3, 1967 U) U-1 Cl... a- Members present: Mayor Anderson; Councilmen Holt, Rhodes, Adams, Cooley, ob Boyett, Rosprim; City Manager Boswell; City Attorney Dillon. Absent: City Secretary Richardson C� Visitors present: John Blazen, W. J. Bifford, and R. H. Schleider. On motion by Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Holt, the Minute Order presented by the Texas Highway Department relative to participation by the City of College Station in the construction of Jersey Street was approved. Such approval, however, did not commit the city to the preliminary estimate of cost as originally prepared by the Texas Highway Department. On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Adams, Ordinance No. 503, an ordinance ordering a general municipal election in the City of College Station on Tuesday, April 4, 1967, for the election of three councilmen and fixing the time, place and manner of holding the election and appointing judges and clerks thereof was approved. The council selected Luther Jones, Robert Skrivanek, and C. W. Knight of Wards I, II, and III respectively as judges for the election. On motion by Councilman Rhodes, seconded by Councilman Rosprim, the proposed changes in the Rules and Regulations and the Contract of Sale and Purchase pertaining to the cemetery was adopted. (r 1 City Attorney Don Dillon discussed with the council the franchise which the City j1A of Bryan has with the General Telephone Company. He recommended that a similar franchise be entered into as a basis of claiming money now going to Texas A&M University. The City Attorney was asked to prepare such an ordinance for consideration 16 by the council at its regular meeting on February 27. L?J The council committee composed of Councilmen Rhodes and Adams recommended to the U) council the purchase of Putz property earlier selected by the City Manager as being < suitable as a site for a water reservoir. On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by W a- Councilman Boyett, the City Manager was authorized to purchase the acreage of Pu z 00 property of 5.44 acres in the amount of $3, 000 an acre. The City Manager was also authorized to negotiate with Bill Fitch for adjacent property at $250 per lot should he be able to acquire all lots (6 in number). The mayor read a communication the city had received from Fred Carrol which suggested a need for a break in the median on Highway 6, for a left turn and entry on Daryl Lane. He also read a letter from Joe Hanover of the Texas Highway Depart- ment on the matter, in response to a letter from Fred Carroll, stating that the decision was being left to the city for a recommendation. Following a discussion of the matter the mayor was requested to write Mr. Hanover expressing the city's 00977 60 Minutes of Special Meeting City Council February 3, 1967 Page 2 interest in this opening if it could be provided with safety. He was to be asked to make a feasibility study of such and advise the council. The mayor discussed with the council a request as received from Joseph Gautreaux of the College Station Cab Company soliciting a franchise to provide limousine service from Easterwood Airport, meeting all plane schedules. After a discussion of the matter, City Manager Boswell was asked to secure for review by the city attorney a sample franchise from the Texas Municipal League concerning the granting of a franchise for limosine service. Further consideration of the franchise will be taken up at the February 27 meeting of the council. The date of February 20 was set by the council to consider Ordinance 38. In preparation for this meeting the City Manager was asked to make available to council members a copy of the Brazos Area Plan which is being revised. He was asked to mail this to councilmen by February 9. The date of February 22 was set as the date when Ordinance 210 will be considered for review. The mayor discussed with the council the need to initiate action toward securing the services of a full-time city engineer. On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded } by Councilman Boyett the mayor was authorized to proceed in securing a city engineer. Employment would be for the period beginning in the next fiscal year. The mayor cited a need for a Justice of the Peace in the City of College Station, and solicited concurrence of the council so that he might contact the Commissioners' Court on this matter. The mayor was given authorization to proceed. The mayor was given authorization to appoint a committee of citizens, familiar with the present taxation system, to study the total tax load in the cities of Bryan and College Station to help refute comments that arise to the effect that College Station taxes are excessive in contrast to Bryan. The mayor was authorized to appoint a committee that would be concerned with the uplifting of the Negro areas. Councilman Rhodes and Councilman Cooley were appointed to serve with other members, primarily Negro, that will be subsequently appointed. While factors such as drainage, etc. would be studied it would be a study which, as Councilman Holt said, should be self -initiated by the people involved. City Attorney Dillon advised the council that he was proceeding with action toward securing funds due the city. He also reported that an agreement had been reached with the Bryan City Attorney relative to legal means for financing the 20" water line. Minutes of Special Meeting City Council February 3, 1967 Page 3 It was agreed by the council that money deposited in the Bank of Commerce and University National Bank would be based on a pro -rata share of taxes paid to the city. This arrangement was not to involve the checking account. The installation of emergency fire phones in the homes of firemen was discussed. Concern was expressed by the council in the delay. Councilman Holt was to take action toward pushing completion of the installations at the earliest date possible. Copies of the revised plumbing code will be made available for review by the councilmen by February 20,1967. After a review consideration will be given by the council to its adoption. The council authorized the mayor to plan a dinner for the heads of the various city committees at which time a report from each will be heard and inquiries will be made as to their work. The dinner was set for March 6, 1967. The mayor was authorized to determine to what extent the National Guard may be employed in assisting in draining areas within the city. Councilman Adams read a communication he had received from Keith Henry stating that the city humane officer severely injured his dog by a dart from a dart gun while tied to a chain in his yard and requested that the city pay the veterinary bill. After considerable discussion and on motion by Councilman Rhodes, seconded by Councilman Holt, and passed, the City Attorney was authorized to answer Mr. Henry's letter denying responsibility of the city in connection with the complaint. Councilman Adams voted in opposition to the motion. City Manager Boswell was asked by the council to prepare a resolution for adoption by the council as to the population of the city at the present time. Such was to be submitted at the February 27 council meeting. The mayor was authorized to set a meeting date with the Planning and Zoning Commission and with the Charter Committee to discuss mutual problems. The College Station Community Committee for Progress sought authorization to put up a sign on Highway 6 South, on Stasney property outside of the city limits wel- coming people to College Station. The council agreed to the erection of the sign, to provide two poles needed for its erection, and to provide electric current. On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Adams, the meeting adjourned subject to call. APPROVED: ATTEST: D. A. Anderson, Mayor City Secretary 00379 CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Minutes of Special Meeting City Council College Station, Texas February 3, 1967 Members present- Mayor Anderson; Councilmen Holt, Rhodes, Adams, Cooley, Boyett, Rosprim; City Manager Boswell; City Attorney Dillon. Absent- City Secretary Richardson Visitors present: John Blazen, W. J. Bifford, and R. H. Schleider. On motion by Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Holt, the Minute Order presented by the Texas Highway Department relative to participation by the City of College Station in the construction of Jersey Street was approved. Such approval, however, did not commit the city to the preliminary estimate of cost as originally prepared by the Texas Highway Department. On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Adams, Ordinance No. 503, an ordinance ordering a general municipal election in the City of College Station on Tuesday, April 4, 1967, for the election of three councilmen and fixing the time, place and manner of holding the election and appointing judges and clerks thereof was approved. The council selected Luther Jones, Robert Skrivanek, and C. W. Knight of Wards I, II, and III respectively as judges for the election. On motion by Councilman Rhodes, seconded by Councilman Rosprim, the proposed changes in the Rules and Regulations and the Contract of Sale and Purchase pertaining to the cemetery was adopted. City Attorney Don Dillon discussed with the council the franchise which the City of Bryan has with the General Telephone Company. He recommended that a similar franchise be entered into as a basis of claiming money now going to Texas A&M University. The City Attorney was asked to prepare such an ordinance for consideration by the council at its regular meeting on February 27. The council committee composed of Councilmen Rhodes and Adams recommended to the council the purchase of Putz property earlier selected by the City Manager as being suitable as a site for a water reservoir. On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Boyett, the City Manager was authorized to purchase the acreage of Putz property of 5.44 acres in the amount of $3,000 an acre. The City Manager was also authorized to negotiate with Bill Fitch for adjacent property at $250 per lot should he be able to acquire all lots (6 in number). The mayor read a communication the city had received from Fred Carrol which suggested a need for a break in the median on Highway 6, for a left turn and entry on Daryl Lane. He also read a letter from Joe Hanover of the Texas Highway Depart- ment on the matter, in response to a letter from Fred Carroll, stating that the decision was being left to the city for a recommendation. Following a discussion of the matter the mayor was requested to write Mr. Hanover expressing the city's om977 Minutes of Special Meeting City Council February 3, 1967 Page 2 interest in this opening if it could be provided with safety. make a feasibility study of such and advise the council. He was to be asked to The mayor discussed with the council a request as received from Joseph Gautreaux of the College Station Cab Company soliciting a franchise to provide limousine service from Easterwood Airport, meeting all plane schedules. After a discussion of the matter, City Manager Boswell was asked to secure for review by the city attorney a sample franchise from the Texas Municipal League concerning the granting of a franchise for limosine service. Further consideration of the franchise will be taken up at the February 27 meeting of the council. The date of February 20 was set by the council to consider Ordinance 38. In preparation for this meeting the City Manager was asked to make available to council members a copy of the Brazos Area Plan which is being revised. He was asked to mail this to councilmen by February 9. The date of February 22 was set as the date when Ordinance 210 will be considered for review. The mayor discussed with the council the need to initiate action toward securing the services of a full-time city engineer. On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Boyett the mayor was authorized to proceed in securing a city engineer. Employment would be for the period beginning in the next fiscal year. The mayor cited a need for a Justice of the Peace in the City of College Station, and solicited concurrence of the council so that he might contact the Commissioners' Court on this matter. The mayor was given authorization to proceed. The mayor was given authorization to appoint a committee of citizens, familiar with the present taxation system, to study the total tax load in the cities of Bryan and College Station to help refute comments that arise to the effect that College Station taxes are excessive in contrast to Bryan. The mayor was authorized to appoint a committee that would be concerned with the uplifting of the Negro areas. Councilman Rhodes and Councilman Cooley were appointed to serve with other members, primarily Negro, that will be subsequently appointed. While factors such as drainage, etc. would be studied it Would be a study which, as Councilman Holt said, should be self-initiated by the people involved. City Attorney Dillon advised the council that he was proceeding with action toward securing funds due the city. He also reported that an agreement had been reached with the Bryan City Attorney relative to legal means for financing the 20" water line. 00378 Minutes of Special Meeting City Coancil February 3, 1967 Page 3 It was agreed by the council that money deposited in the Bank of Commerce and University National Bank would be based on a pro-rata share of taxes paid to the city. This arrangement was not ~o involve the checking account. The installation of emergency fire phones in the homes of firemen was discussed. Concern was expressed by the council in the delay. Councilman Holt was to take action toward pushing completion of the installations at the earliest date possible. Copies of the revised plumbing code will be made available for review by the councilmen by February 20, 1967. After a review consideration will be given by the council to its adoption. The council authorized the mayor to plan a dinner for the heads of the various city committees at which time a report from each will be heard and inquiries will be made as to their work. The dinner was set for March 6, 1967. The mayor was authorized to determine to what extent the National Guard may employed in assisting in draining areas within the city. be Councilman Adams read a communication he had received from Keith Henry stating that the city humane officer severely injured his dog by a dart from a dart gun while tied to a chain in his yard and requested that the city pay the veterinary bill. After considerable discussion and on motion by Councilman Rhodes, seconded by Councilman Holt, and passed, the City Attorney was authorized to answer Mr. Henry's letter denying responsibility of the city in connection with the complaint. Councilman Adams voted in opposition to the motion. City Manager Boswell was asked by the council to prepare a resolution for adoption by the council as to the population of the city at the present time. Such was to be submitted at the February 27 council meeting. The mayor was authorized to set a meeting date with the Planning and Zoning Commission and with the Charter Committee to discuss mutual problems. The College Station Community Committee for Progress sought authorization to put up a sign on Highway 6 South, on Stasney property outside of the city limits wel- coming people to College Station. The council agreed to the erection of the sign, to provide two poles needed for its erection, and to provide electric current. On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Adams, the meeting adjourned subject to call. APPROVED: ATTEST- ~~ City Secretary D. A. Anderson, Mayor 00 79