HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/28/1968 - Regular Minutes - City CouncilCITY OF COLLEGE STATION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
October 28, 1968
Members Present: Mayor Anderson, Councilmen Dan R. Davis, Bill J. Cooley,
James Dozier, Dr. O. M. Holt, Robert R. Rhodes, City
Attorney Dillon and City Manager Boswell.
Visitors Present: Messrs. Don Adam, Jack M. Threadgill, Truman Allen,
M. K. Thornton, Jack L. Jones, C. D. Wells, Woody Sevison,
B. A. Erwin, John M. Lawrence, III, Robert McWhirter,
Charles Sibole, Jerry Caddy, Alton Risieger, George Murrell,
F. W. Hensley, Paul R. Nash and Don Dale.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Anderson at 7:00 P.M. in the
Council Room of the City of College Station, Texas.
On motion by Councilman Rhodes, seconded by Councilman Holt, the minutes
of September 23 and October 16 meetings were approved. Motion carried.
The Mayor presented Mr. Jack Jones an Honorary Citizen's Award on behalf
of the Mayor of the City of Taft, Texas for Mr. Jones' outstanding work in community
activities while he resided in the City of Taft.
On motion by Councilman Cooley, seconded by Councilman Holt, Ordinance
No. 597, an ordinance providing for a public hearing on the question of rezoning Lots 1,
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Block 23, Boyett Addition, from District No. 2, Second Dwelling
House District to District No. 3, Apartment House District, was approved. Motion carried.
On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Davis, Ordinance
No. 598, an ordinance providing for a public hearing on the question of rezoning Lots
B and C, Section Eleven of the Glade, from District No. 1, First Dwelling House District
to District No. 3, Apartment House District was approved. Motion carried.
On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, the preliminary
plat of Culpepper Plaza was approved. Motion carried.
On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, Ordinance
No. 599, an ordinance amending the Telephone Company Franchise was approved. Such
ordinance provided for direct dialing to and from telephone exchange at Steele Store, Kurten,
Tunis and College Station. Motion carried. Such ordinance, as approved, included
Paragraph 2 of Section I of the old ordinance as recommended by City Attorney Dillon.
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October 28, 1968
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On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Davis, the report from
Codie Wells dated October 9, 1968, outlining his recommendation with respect to
cooperation with Texas A&M University in sewage disposal west of the city was
accepted, said acceptance being that the city would not participate with the University
under the terms proposed.
The council agreed to delay consideration of the Engineering Report from Codie
Wells relative to sewage works improvement needs, until an in-depth study could be
given the matter.
The third reading of the Community Cablevision Television Franchise was the
next order of business. Mr. Don Adam spoke to the Council on behalf of a franchise 4°
for the Community Cablevision Corporation. Mr. John Lawrence, III, a representative
for Midwest Video, spoke against this franchise. Other people who spoke in behalf of
the franchise for Midwest Video were Mr. George Murrell and Mr. Robert McWhirter.
Mr. Don Dale, an interested citizen, spoke against the quality of service provided by
Midwest Video. He stated that the quality of his reception was very poor and had been
for the past 13 years. At the conclusion of the hearing, Councilman Dozier moved that
the reading be tabled. Motion was seconded by Councilman Davis. Motion carried.
Mayor Anderson asked to be recorded as voting for tabling the franchise.
City Manager Boswell reported that representatives of HUD made a final inspection
last week of the Water Works Improvement and the system met with their approval. It
is now in full operation. He reported also that construction of County Road was approxi-
mately 80% complete. He further stated that the traffic signal at Nagle and University
Drive was being installed and he hoped would be completed by Saturday, November 2.
Discussion followed on the recommendation of the Texas Highway Department
that the R. O. W. width from 29th Street to the East Loop be 140 feet, such being
contained in a letter from R. H. Schleider, Jr., dated October 23, 1968. The Council
agreed to accept this standard.
Mayor Anderson reported that the architect will have preliminary plans for the new
City Hall and fire station ready for review by the Council on Tuesday, October 29, and
these plans will be reviewed at a special Council Meeting.
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October 28, 1968
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Mayor Anderson asked that Mr. Boswell check on the status of the City
Map and find out how such might be expedited.
After suggestions by the council members, Thursday, October 31 at
6:00 P.M. was the date and time chosen for a special council meeting in the
council chamber.
On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Davis, County
Road was renamed as Holleman Drive, in remembrance of Mr. T. R. Holleman,
former Councilman. Motion carried. Mayor Anderson asked to be recorded
as voting for the motion.
The meeting was adjourned, subject to call.
APPROVED:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary