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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/27/1967 - Regular Minutes - City CouncilCity of College Station Minutes November 27, 1967 Members Present: Mayor Anderson; Councilmen Rosprim, Boyett, Cooley, Adams, Rhodes, and Holt; City Secretary Richardson; City Manager Boswell. Visitors Present: J. A. Orr; John V. Perry, Jr.; Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Thomas; Mrs. T. W. Leland; E. F. "Woody" Sevison; Dr. and Mrs. Robert S. Wick; John Haislet; Thomas C. Herndon; L. G. Jones; Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. Alsmeyer, Jr.; A. D. Folweiler; Grady P. Parker; and T. J. Hirsch. On motion by Councilman Rhodes, seconded by Councilman Rosprim, the minutes of the October 23 council meeting were approved. Mayor Anderson called for a public hearing on the question of rezoning a tract of land out of the Dominik property. The question was to rezone the property from District #11, First Dwelling House District, to District #4, First Business District. There being no response on this matter, Mayor Anderson declared the hearing closed. Mayor Anderson asked for consideration of Ordinance No. 545, an ordinance rezoning a tract of land out of the Dominik property. Councilman Holt made a motion for the adoption of Ordinance No. 545• Councilman Boyett seconded the motion. Motion passed. Mr. Tom Herndon, serving as spokesman for the Baptist, Church of Christ, Methodist, St. Mary's and Lutheran churches, discussed with the council the electric utility rates as assessed churches. He suggested that a schedule be considered authorizing a six months period trial on peak load use. The meters would be read on Mondays and Fridays of the week. John Denison, electrical consultant for the city, accepted this as a reasonable request. Councilman Holt moved that the meters be read on Mondays and Fridays to determine the peak demand, and reset the meters accordingly for the six months period to be worked out between these people and the City Manager starting April 1, 1968, to collect data and decide. Councilman Boyett seconded the motion. Motion passed. Considered by the council was Ordinance No. 546, an ordinance establishing rules and regulations for the conduct of persons within park and recreation areas of the city. Councilman Rhodes asked that Section 1, Item 3 be clarified inserting the word "wild" or "native". Councilman Boyett made the motion to accept Ordinance No. 546, with modification, using the work "native". Councilman Rhodes seconded the motion. Motion passed. The bids for a garbage truck were reviewed. Councilman Cooley made the motion to accept the bid of International Harvester in the amount of $6,718.21. Councilman Boyett seconded the motion. Motion passed. Mayor Anderson asked for consideration by the council of the contract with Davis McGill, representative of A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., as financial advisor for a two year period. Councilman Adams requested that City Attorney Dillon look at the 01WI. //V Minutes November 27, 1967 Page 2 contract. Councilman Boyett made the motion to authorize Mayor Anderson to sign after submission to the City Attorney for his approval. The motion was seconded by Councilman Adams. Councilman Rhodes voted in opposition. Motion passed. Councilman Rhodes made the motion to authorize payment of estimates on the water system improvements contract to H. J. Hogan in the amount of $89,989.90 for water lines. Councilman Rosprim seconded the motion. Motion passed. By agreement of the city council, the date for the December council meeting will coincide with that of the Christmas "Open House" at the City Hall, commencing at 5:00 P.M. Mayor Anderson recommended the development of a Certificate of Award to city employees based on longevity of employment, at five year intervals. A sample draft was presented for review. On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, the mayor was authorized to proceed with the development of the certificate. The date of December 8, 1967, was set to discuss zoning ordinance with Southwest Planning Associates. The recommendations of the City Attorney pertaining to the charter revision election were read. Much discussion followed relative to the value of holding said election in combination with, or separate from, the proposed bond election. Councilman Holt moved that we proceed with the acceptance of Ordinance No. 547 as recommended by City Attorney Dillon and hold said election at the earliest date possible in January. Councilman Boyett seconded the motion. Motion passed. In the discussion of a sales tax that was brought up in connection with the bond election, the Mayor sought permission from the council for the expenditure of funds for securing a reliable estimate of what would accrue to the city if a sales tax was passed by the citizens. On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Adams, and passed, the Mayor was authorized to expend the necessary funds. Mayor Anderson requested financial advisor McGill to proceed in getting the necessary information. The Mayor inquired of council members as to their availability to ride in the Christmas Parade on Saturday morning, December 2, 1967. Councilman Rosprim volunteered. Councilman Adams said he would participate if he could. Councilman Adams related that a financial statement has not been submitted to councilmen for over 6 months, such being contrary to the City Charter which states that councilmen will be provided with a monthly statement. Mayor Anderson requested the City Manager to look into the matter and ascertain what the hold-up is in the fiscal section. The discussion of motorcycles running and racing in parks was explored. City Manager Boswell stated that Ordinance No. 546 would take care of this. Dr. Thomas asked if the news media were made aware in advance of the council's agenda. City Manager Boswell informed him that publicity was given to each meeting. OI.032 11 Minutes November 27, 1967 Page 3 Disappointment was expressed by council members as to progress on street improvements by Young Brothers under their current contract. So far $75,000 of the $106,000 has been paid. The sidewalk on Jersey Street was discussed as to cost of a five foot walk. City Manager Boswell was authorized to attain a cost estimate for said construction. Councilman Adams requested the purchase of a radar set for one of the police cars, at an estimated cost of $800.00. It was felt that this equipment would hold down speeding considerably. Also, the need for a Negro policeman was brought up by Mayor Anderson. The council asked the City Manager to arrange for Chief Luedke to meet with the council to confer on these matters at the December 8, 1967, meeting in connection with Southwest Planning Associates. The meeting was adjourned subject to call. APPROVED: Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary 01033 116 City of College Station Minutes November 27, 1 967 Members Present: Mayor Anderson; Councilmen Rosprim, Boyett, Cooley, Adams, Rhodes, and Holt; City Secretary Richardson; City Manager Boswell. Visitors Present: J. A. Orr; John V. Perry, Jr.; Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Thomas; Mrs. T. W. Leland; E. F. "Woody" Sevison; Dr. and Mrs. Robert S. Wick; John Haislet; Thomas C. Herndon; L. G. Jones; Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. Alsmeyer, Jr.; A. D. Folweiler; Grady P. Parker; and T. J. Hirsch. On motion by Councilman Rhodes, seconded by Councilman Rosprim, the minutes of the October 23 council meeting were approved. Mayor Anderson called for a public hearing on the question of rezoning a tract of land out of the Dominik property. The question was to rezone the property from District #1, First Dwelling House District, to District #~, First Business District. There being no response on this matter, Mayor Anderson declared the hearing closed. Mayor Anderson asked for consideration of Ordinance No. 545, an ordinance rezoning a tract of land out of the Dominik property. Councilman Holt made a motion for the adoption of Ordinance No. 545. Councilman Boyett seconded the motion. Motion passed. Mr. Tom Herndon, serving as spokesman for the Baptist, Church of Christ, Methodist, St. Mary's and Lutheran churches, discussed with the council the electric utility rates as assessed churches. He suggested that a schedule be considered authorizing a six months period trial on peak load use. The meters would be read on Mondays and Fridays of the week. John Denison, electrical consultant for the city, accepted this as a reasonable request. Councilman Holt moved that the meters be read on Mondays and Fridays to determine the peak demand, and reset the meters accordingly for the six months period to be worked out between these people and the City Manager starting April 1, 1968, to collect data and decide. Councilman Boyett seconded the motion. Motion passed. Considered by the council was Ordinance No. 546, an ordinance establishing rules and regulations for the conduct of persons within park and recreation areas of the city. Councilman Rhodes asked that Section 1, Item 3 be clarified inserting the wor~ "wild" or "native". Councilman Boyett made the motion to accept Ordinance No. 546, with modification, using the work "native". Councilman Rhodes seconded the motion. Motion passed. The bids for a garbage truck were reviewed. Councilman Cooley made the motion to accept the bid of International Harvester in the amount of $6,718.21. Councilman Boyett seconded the motion. Motion passed. Mayor Anderson asked for consideration by the council of the contract with Davis McGill, representative of A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., as financial advisor for a two year period. Councilman Adams requested that City Attorney Dillon look at the Minutes November 27, 1967 Page 2 contract. Councilman Boyett made the motion to au~thorize Mayor Anderson to sign after submission to the City Attorney for his approval. The motion was seconded by Councilman Adams. Councilman Rhodes voted in opposition. Motion passed. Councilman Rhodes made the motion to authorize payment of estimates on the water system improvements contract to H. J. Hogan in the amount of $89,989.90 for water lines. Councilman Rosprim seconded the motion. Motion passed. By agreement of the city council, the date for the December council meeting will coincide with that of the Christmas "Open House" at the City Hall, commencing at 5:00 P.M. Mayor Anderson recommended the development of a Certificate of Award to city employees based on longevity of employment, at five year intervals. A sample draft was presented for review. On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, the mayor was authorized to proceed with the development of the certificate. The date of December 8, 1967, was set to discuss zoning ordinance with Southwest Planning Associates. The recommendations of the City Attorney pertaining to the charter revision election were read. Much discussion followed relative to the value of holding said election in combination with, or separate from, the proposed bond election. Councilman Holt moved that we proceed with the acceptance of Ordinance No. 547 as recommended by City Attorney Dillon and hold said election at the earliest date possible in January. Councilman Boyett seconded the motion. Motion passed. In the discussion of a sales tax that was brought up in connection with the bond election, the Mayor sought permission from the council for the expenditure of funds for securing a reliable estimate of what would accrue to the city if a sales tax was passed by the citizens. On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Adams, and passed, the Mayor was authorized to expend the necessary funds. Mayor Anderson requested financial advisor McGill to proceed in getting the necessary information. The Mayor inquired of council members as to their availability to ride in the Christmas Parade on Saturday morning, December 2, 1967. Councilman Rosprim volunteered. Councilman Adams said he would participate if he could. Councilman Adams related that a financial statement has not been submitted to councilmen for ove~r 6 months, such being contrary to the City Charter which states that councilmen will be provided with a monthly statement. Mayor Anderson requested the City Manager to look into the matter and ascertain what the hold-up is in the fiscal section. The discussion of motorcycles running and racing in parks was explored. City Manager Boswell stated that Ordinance No. 546 would take care of this. Dr. Thomas asked if the news media were made aware in advance of the council's agenda. City Manager Boswell informed him that publicity was given to each meeting. 01032 Minutes November 27, 1967 Page 3 Disappointment was expressed by council members as to progress on street improvements by Young Brothers under their current contract. So far $75,000 of the $106,000 has been paid. The sidewalk on Jersey Street was discussed as to cost of a five foot walk. City Manager Boswell was authorized to attain a cost estimate for said construction. Councilman Adams requested the purchase of a radar set for one of the police cars, at an estimated cost of $800.00. It was felt that this equipment would hold down speeding considerably. Also, the need for a Negro policeman was brought up by Mayor Anderson. The council asked the City Manager to arrange for Chief Luedke to meet with the council to confer on these matters at the December 8, 1967, meeting in connection with Southwest Planning Associates. The meeting was adjourned subject to call. ATTEST: City Se cre tary APPROVED: Mayor 01033