HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/15/1975 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMINUTES
Called City Council Meeting
May 15, 1975
7:00 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Holt, Members Halter, Gardner, Adams, Bell, Bravenec,
Dozier.
MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
GUESTS PRESENT: See guest register.
Agenda Item No. 1 -- Discussion of helipad at St. Joseph Hpspital. Pam Stewart,
a representative of the Brazos Valley Development Council, requested a $400
donation from the City of College Station for construction of the helipad.
Councilman Adams voiced objection to the donation because he felt the county
should donate the entire amount needed.
Councilman Dozier moved that the city donate the requested $400 with the
understanding that the necessary legal instruments be prepared and executed.
Councilman Bell seconded the motion.
FOR .... Dozier, Bell, Gardner, Halter, Bravenec. AGAINST .... Adams
Agenda Item No. 2 -- Discussion of proposed contract adjustment for utilities.
Councilman Bravenec and Halter spoke against the rate increases as proposed.
Councilman Dozier suggested that the whole City Council meet as soon as possible
with the Bryan City Council, the meeting date to be determined by the City
Manager. -.
Councilman Dozier moved that a letter be drafted and delivered to Bryan rejecting
the proposed rate increases at this time. Councilman Halter seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
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Agenda Item No. 3-- Discussion of proposed signalization improvements on Texas
Avenue. City Manager Bardell recommended that the contract for the signalization
be approved.
Councilman Halter moved that the Mayor sign the contract. Councilman Gardner
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 4 -- Consideration of bids on materials for Shady Lane substation
improvements. Mr. John Denison explained the bids and recommended approval.
Councilman Dozier moved that the city accept the bid of Westinghouse for
$27,083.90, omitting the three items as set out in the letter from Electric
Power Engineers, Inc., dated May 12, 1975, and that Electric Power Engineers, Inc.
be authorized to seek individual bids on those three items. Councilman Bravenec
seconded the motion.
Councilman Bravened questioned Mr. Denison on the possibility of al~ernati'Vm '
power suppliers and waste, and on the time needed for a decision. ';Councilman
Bravenec moved that the motion to accept the bid be tabled. The motion died
for lack of a second.
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Question on o.riginal motion by Councilman Dozier called. The vote on the
motion was as follows-
FOR .... Bell, Gardner, Dozier, Halter, Adams
AGAINST--- Bravenec
Agenda Item No. 5 -- Consideration of bids on tractor for Parks and Recreation
Department. Paul Wojciechowski briefly presented the bids and recommended the
International 2400 bid.
Councilman Dozier moved that the city accept the recommended bid of Twi,m City
International of $5750.00. Councilman Bravenec seconded the motion.
The vote on the motion was unanimous.
.Agend.~ Item .No. 6 --_ Discus_sion~ _of a POS_Sibility of two regular council meetings
per month. Councilman Bell moved that the council have two regular meetings
per month. Councilman Halter seconded the motion. The vote on the motion went
as follows'
FOR .... Bell, Halter, Gardner, Adams, Bravenec AGAINST .... Dozier
Councilman Dozier stated that he is not against two meetings per month, but
that he must know what dates would be set for those meetings.
After some discussion, Councilman Bell moved that Council meetings be held
at 7'00 P.M. on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Councilman
Dozier seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Agenda I. tem No. 6 -- Other business. Councilman Dozier presented a swimming
pool dedication report. He then moved that the pool be named the "Art Adamson
Pool" and that Paul Wojciechowski be authorized to arrange for plaques to be
erected on the facility; further that the opening date be May 31, 1975 and
that the public be admitted free on that date. Councilman Gardner seconded
the motion and it passed unanimously.
Councilman Dozier pointed out that the City of Bryan had appointed a three-man
committee to approach the rate increase by General Telephone. He suggested
that the City of College Station appoint a similar committee to work with the
Bryan committee toward that problem.
Councilmen Dozier, Halter, and Bravenec were selected for the committee.
City Manager Bardell stated that the student body representative on the Charter
Revision Commission had graduated and that Jeff Dunn be appointed to replace
him. The Council approved.
Agenda Item No. 7 -- Adjourn. Councilman Bell moved for adjournment. Councilman
Adams seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8'30 P.M.
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