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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/26/1968 - Regular Minutes - City Council} CITY OF COLLEGE STATION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 26, 1968 Members Present: Mayor Anderson, Councilmen Dan Davis, Bill Cooley, James H. Dozier, T. R. Holleman, O. M. Holt, Robert R. Rhodes, City Manager Ran Boswell; City Attorney Don Dillon; and Assistant City Attorney Tom Giesenschlag. Visitors Present: M. K. Thompson, Don A. Adam, Truman Allen, F. L. Thomas, John V. Perry, M. Sullivan, E. F. "Woody" Sevision, J. R. Gardner, R. S. Wick and J. W. Upham. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 P. M. in the College Station Council Room. On motion by Councilman Dozier, seconded by Councilman Cooley, the minutes of July 22, July 31 and August 16 Council Meetings were approved. Motion carried. A public hearing on the question of rezoning a tract of land out of the Victor Dominik and Albert Dominik tracts from District No. 1, First Dwelling House District, to District No. 3, Apartment House District was continued from a previous meeting. There was audience participation in regard to this question. After discussion of this Ordinance No. 569, the public hearing was closed. Councilman Holt moved that Ordinance 569 be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rhodes. Motion carried. A public hearing on street improvements was called by the Mayor. Mr. R. S. Wick spoke in regard to the need for street improvements on Gilchrist. The Mayor stated that the street construction we are now engaged in has been on a petition basis and that the people have to pay their share for the repairs. The hearing was closed. On motion by Councilman Rhodes, seconded by Councilman Holt, Ordinance No. 586 calling for levying assessment for a part of the cost of improving certain portions of Highland Street, Montclair Avenue, Ayrshire Street, Marsteller Avenue, Munson Avenue, Bell Street and Nimitz Street, was approved. Motion carried. City of College Station Minutes of Regular Meeting August 29, 1968 Page 2 On motion by Councilman Holleman, seconded by Councilman Davis, Ordinance No. 587, calling for a public hearing on the question of rezoning Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, Block 22, 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 Holleman, Ordinance No. 588 calling for amending zoning Ordinance 38 with reference to height of buildings in Business District to a height of 13 stories, was approved. Motion carried. Then, a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission questioned the legality of this motion because of a need for a public hearing. Councilman Holt then moved that the previous motion for passing Ordinance 588 be re -considered, and Councilman Holleman seconded. Motion carried and the vote was re -considered. City Attorney Dillon then read from the City Charter where it states that a public hearing is legal in regard to a revision of Ordinance 588. On a motion by Councilman Dozier, seconded by Councilman Holleman, it was determined that a public hearing on Ordinance 588 on the question of heights of buildings in business districts, be held at the next meeting and that the Ordinance be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission for their consideration. Motion carried. On motion by Councilman Cooley, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, Ordinance 589, an ordinance accepting the work of improving portions of Live Oak Street, was approved. Motion carried. On motion by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Holleman, Ordinance 590, an ordinance increasing water rates to water customers outside of corporate limits of the city was approved. Motion carried. On motion by Councilman Holleman, seconded by Councilman Davis, Ordinance 591, an ordinance to change names of certain streets, namely, Highway 6 to Texas Avenue, Spring Green Street to Park Place, Sulphur Springs Road to University Drive, and extending Jersey Street from FM 2154 to Easterwood Airport, was approved. Motion carried. On motion by Councilman Holleman, seconded by Councilman Holt, Ordinance 592, an ordinance relating to speed zones on Jersey Street, as proposed by the Texas Highway Department, was approved, such approval limiting speed in the vicinity of the school to 25 m. p. h. Motion carried. On motion by Councilman Holleman, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, the Resolution pertaining to a study of waste disposal system for the area by Brazos River Authority was approved. Motion carried. q City of College Station Minutes of Regular Meeting August 26, 1968 Page 3 City Manager Boswell stated that he would like to have the Council consider a contract for engineering retainer service with John Denison. A discussion of the draft of the contract then followed among Council members. On motion by Councilman Holleman, seconded by Councilman Cooley, it was decided to table the consideration for approving the contract with John Denison until the City Manager could get clarification on Parts 2, 3, 4 and 5 under Article III of the Contract. Motion carried. The Mayor called on Mr. Don Adam, representative for Community Cablevision Corporation, to appeal to the Council for a T. V. cable company franchise. A discussion among the Councilman followed the reading of this request by Mr. Adam. Ordinance No. 593 was granted to this request. On motion by Councilman Holleman, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, Ordinance No. 593, granting to Community Cablevision Corporation and its successors and assigns a franchise and privilege to build, use, maintain and operate a system for the purpose of receiving, amplifying and distributing television signals in the City of College Station, Brazos County, Texas, and granting the right of way and other privileges to operate and maintain same under and over the streets, alleys, public ways in said city for said purpose, was approved as a first reading. Motion carried. On motion by Councilman Cooley, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, the City Manager was authorized to pay Coffer and Dillon attorney's fees in the amount of $4, 859 in connection with the condemnation proceedings on the East Loop. Motion carried. City Attorney Dillon stated that, in regard to County Road assessments, Mr. Bading called him and stated that he did not want to sell his property. Assistant City Attorney Tom Giesenschlag stated that legal court costs to defend the city in the suite brought by complaintants would be between $750 and $1, 000, from the filing of the answer to the trial in court. It was finally decided upon by the Councilmen that a General Denial should, at present, be filed in regard to this suit. On motion by Councilman Holleman, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, Preliminary Subdivision Plats of: (a) Southwood, Section 2A (b) West Knoll (c) Street dedication plat (d) Southwest one-half of Lot 16, Woodland Estates (e) Holt Addition, Section II, the mayor was authorized to sign all of these plats. Motion carried. SY City of College Station Minutes of Regular Meeting August 26, 1968 Page 4 City Manager Ran Boswell then showed the Engineering Survey on 29th "Street extension into Tarrow Street. On motion by Councilman Holleman, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, the Council was in agreement with the proposed right of way on East 29th Street, as presented, but that the Planning and Zoning Commission should be given the opportunity to study this and make recommendations. The City Manager was asked to communicate with the Planning and Zoning Commission on this matter. Motion carried. City Manager Boswell stated that the services of Mr. Vance were un- available to negotiate for the purchase of R. O. W. for the extension of University Drive, being currently employed full-time by the City of Bryan. Mr. Boswell was asked to handle this matter. City Manager Boswell reported that Street Repairs had been made on Inlow and Cross Streets. The Council reviewed a plat prepared by the City Manager showing the status of Lincoln Avenue R. O. W. width. A discussion was held on the matter. On motion by Councilman Holleman, seconded by Councilman Holt, a request was made that the City Engineer make further study of the matter so as to provide a four lane street to Tarrow Street, including needed right of way from either side of present street that would make such a street feasible. Motion carried. The approximate cost of this will be obtained. City Manager Boswell related that Bond Fund money was on hand and provision was made to deposit such so as to accrue the greatest amount of interest prior to the period of use. A discussion by council members then ensued regarding the hiring of a man at $400 a month by the Parts and Recreation Committee in connection with the Lincoln School and the work being accomplished. The Councilmen asked that more information be obtained in regard to this. The Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Committee will be invited to enlighten the council on work being performed. The Mayor read an announcement of a meeting at Lockhart - the 10th Regional Municipal Meeting - to be held at 7:00 P.M. on September 11, 1968, Subject: "Concepts of Council Government", urging Council attendance. Four members of the Council indicated their intention to attend. City of College Station Minutes of Regular Meeting August 26, 1968 Page 5 The Mayor then asked if the visitors had any comments. Mr. Jack Upham, brought up the need for improving Gilchrist Street and violations on Jersey Street. The Fire Chief also raised the question of the need to order fire trucks. Mayor Anderson stated that they would consider it when they received the specifications. The meeting was adjourned subject to call. APPROVED: Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary las 10109 1 S)