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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 22, 1971
Mayor D. A. Anderson; Councilmen Bill J. Cooley, James H. Dozier,
Joseph J. McGraw, Cecil B. Ryan, Dan R. Davis, C. H. Ransdell; City
Manager Ran Boswell; City Secretary Sue Gough; City Engineer Lloyd
James; City Planner George Eby
Absent: None
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Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:00 P. M. in the Council Room at
City Hall.
On motion by Councilman Ransdell, seconded by Councilman Ryan, the minutes of
the January 25, 1971 regular meeting were approved as written.
The agenda was reviewed by Mayor Anderson for the benefit of citizens present.
With the concurrence of Council, and in view of the fact Mayor Pro-Tern Ransdell had
asked to be excused early from the meeting, Mayor Anderson and council members
discussed the proposed bond issue on the agenda.
Following a discussion of the nature of the bond issue, Councilman McGraw made a
motion that the Council hold a special meeting on March i to publicly review the bond issue,
and to consider passing an ordinance calling for a bond election to be held March 23, 1971.
Motion was seconded by Councilman Davis. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Anderson promised to write the citizens a letter so that there would be a better
understanding of the issues involved.
Mayor Anderson presented a petititon received through the Parks & Recreation
Committee Chairman John Haislet requesting consideration by the Council for the con-
struction of a swimming pool for the city. Since additional facts and information needed
to be obtained, the City Council agreed to proceed with the proposed bond issue as pre-
sented rather than include the swimming pool request at this particular time. This was
in keeping with the discussion between the Mayor and Chairman of the Parks & Recreation
Committee.
Councilman Davis moved that the Parks & Recreation Committee be requested to
come up with a concrete proposal for Council's consideration and for subsequent presentation
in the form of a bond issue to the public. Motion was seconded by Councilman Ryan. Motion
approved unanimously.
Mayor Anderson presented letter from Mrs. W. E. Finn, Chairman of the Household
Pollution Committee, Environmental Action Council, with an attached resolution requesting
an ordinance prohibiting the sale of non-returnables beverage containers.
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Mayor Anderson related that the Texas Municipal League attorney had indicated such
an ordinance was of questioned legality under Texas law, being unconstitutional, and further
recommended that no action be taken by the City on this matter. He indicated that he was
in sympathy with the motives of the group and urged that their efforts be directed at the state
level for greater emphasis.
Councilman Dozier said the Council should go beyond a resolution, even to the extent
of passing an ordinance as requested.
Councilman McGraw made a motion that Council direct City Manager Boswell to prepare
an ordinance on the subject for discussion at the next regular meeting of the Council. Motion
was seconded by Councilman Dozier. Motion carried.
Mayor Anderson asked to be recorded as voting "No" but stated he was in sympathy
to the wishes of the group in principle. Councilman Ryan abstained.
Mayor Anderson declared the floor open for discussion on the question of rezoning
41.5 acres of land, owned by Mrs. J. W. O~Brien, from District No. i (First Dwelling
House District) to District No. 3 (Apartment House District).
Planner Eby pointed out on the map, for the benefit of those present, the area to be
rezoned and its relationship to adjacent properties.
Following discussion and closing of the public hearing, Councilman Cooley moved for
the adoption of Ordinance No. 722, rezoning 41.5 acres of land from District No. I (First
Dwelling House District) to District No. 3 (Apartment House District). Motion was seconded
by Councilman Dozier. Motion carried.
The Mayor then opened a public hearing on plans for the annexation of certain property
described as Tract No. 71-1 containing 202.76 acres, more or less; Tract No. 71-2 con-
taining 50.1 acres, more or less; and Tract 71-3 containing 1,025.05 acres, more or less;
and Tract No. 71-4 containing 6.073 acres, more or less.
Planner Eby outlined the area proposed for incorporation into the city limits on a map
for the benefit of those present.
Following a brief interrupted discussion relating to mail delivery in newly annexed areas,
the Mayor closed the public hearing and asked for consideration of Ordinance No. 723 incor-
porating the property into the city limits.
Councilman Davis moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 723. It was seconded by
Councilman McGraw. Motion carried.
Councilman McGraw requested that the minutes reflect that the Council complimented
the owners and developers of the motel in the annexed territory who have been very cooperative
to include themselves in the annexed area and for their excellent attitude in joining the city.
Appointments to the 1971 Board of Equalization were considered by Council. Mayor
Anderson recommended the appointments of Ed Holdredge, R. J. Hodges and W. A. Smith.
Councilman Ryan moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 724. Motion was seconded by
Councilman Davis. Motion carried. 0~[,,~.(~3
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The watercontract with Wellborn Water Supply Corporat ion and TIS was discussed.
City Manager Boswell reported that since TIS was in receivership and there was no one
to negotiate on a contract this would have to come at a later date.
Manager Boswell recommended a rate increase on the Wellborn Water Supply Corporation
contract of $. 55 per 1,000 gallons. Following discussion, Councilman Ryan made a motion
to increase the rate on the water contract with Wellborn Water Supply Corporation to $. 57
per 1,000 gallons. Motion was seconded by Councilman Davis. Motion carried.
Mayor Anderson presented a sidewalk petition on the North side of Francis Street
running from Shady Drive to the dead-end street, approximately 600'.
Councilman Davis moved to accept the sidewalk petition. It was seconded by Councilman
Ryan. Motion carried.
Mail service to city residents was discussed. Manager Boswell reported that the
post office officials had been working on the delivery procedures, and that numbering for
houses in certain areas could be obtained through the Public Works Department at City Hall.
Councilman Davis moved for adjournment, seconded by Councilman McGraw.
meeting was adjourned, subject to call, by Mayor Anderson at 8:30 P. M.
The
Approved this the 22 day of March
, 1971.
D. g. Anderson
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary