HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/22/1977 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting
March 22, 1977
4:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Bravenec; Councilmen Ringer, Gardner, Dozier,
Halter, Hazen; City Manager Bardell; City Planner
Mayo; Director of Community Development Callaway;
Graduate Design Engineer Fees; Tax Assessor-Collector
Bengs; Assistant Snider
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Councilman Stephenson
Agenda Item No. 1 -- Consideration of a final plat resubdividing Lots
42-52 and 55 feet of Lot 55 and 56-58 of the Richards Addition.
Councilman Gardner described the resubdivision area and stated that the
request would divide the lots into sizes meeting minimum size requirements,
and noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval.
Councilman Halter questioned the responsibility for the construction of
the street.
City Manager Bardell stated that the present subdivision is paved to
Lassie Lane, and that the Building Official would not issue occupancy
permits for units on an undeveloped street.
City Manager Bardell noted that the specifications called for a curb
and gutter street, with an estimated maximum cost of $10,800 and a minimum
of $6,700, to be assessed to the property owners, if the Council so desires.
Mr. Ron Cruse stated that he had submitted a paving petition to the Planning
and Zoning Commission, and that he would be willing to pave the street
with seal coat and assess the owners of the property.
Councilman Halter moved and Councilman Hazen seconded the motion to table
the plat until the March 24 meeting.
The motion passed with Councilman Ringer abstaining and Mayor Bravenec
absent.
Agenda Item No. 2 -- Consideration of a final plat~ Southwood Valley~ Section
7-D.
This item was passed by consent.
Agenda Item No. 3 -- Consideration of a final plat resubdividing Lot 14,
Block 2 of the Wolf Pen Village P.U.D.
Mr. J. W. Wood explained that the lot was being moved back to avoid a
sewer line in the center of the lot and to save two trees. He noted that
the common open space taken from the rear of the lot would be moved to the
front, and that any development of that lot would not be in the drainage
ditch.
Councilman Gardner moved to approve the final plat resubdividing Lot 14,
Block 2 of Wolf Pen Village P.U.D.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Hazen and passed unanimously, with
Mayor Bravenec, absent.
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Agenda Item No. 4 -- Consideration of cancellation of personal property
accounts due to bankruptcies and other factors which prevent collection
of taxes due.
Tax Assessor-Collector Bengs and City Manager Bardell explained the reasons
for requesting the removal of these delinquent items from the tax roll.
Councilman Ringer moved to authorize the cancellation of personal property
accounts from the delinquent rolls.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Gardner and passed with Councilman
Halter voting no, Councilman Hazen abstaining and Mayor Bravenec absent.
Agenda Item No. 5 -- Discussion of flood plain problems.
This item was deferred until Mayor Bravenec could join the meeting.
Agenda Item No. 6 -- Discussion of inspection fees in Brazos County
subdivisions.
City Manager Bardell explained that the County was planning to require
development outside the city limits of Bryan and College Station to meet
specifications of the subdivision ordinances of the respective extra-
territorial jurisdictions. Developers would be required to meet city
subdivision ordinances and city inspectors would be required to check
the construction progress. Mr. Bardell asked if the Council would like
to consider a fee schedule for inspection costs to the city incurred from
development outside the city limits.
Councilman Halter moved to authorize the city staff to establish a fee
schedule for inspection of subdivisions within the ETJ of College Station
but outside the city limits, reflecting the cost to the city.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Hazen and passed unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 7 -- Possible consideration of items on the agenda of
Thursday, March 24, 1977.
Mayor Pro-Tem Dozier noted that the cemetery committee would have a
recommendation forthcoming concerning interment and opening of gravesites
and a fee increase.
Councilman Gardner questioned City Planner Mayo about the need for a
public hearing relating to amending the comprehensive plan.
Agenda Item No. 5 -- Discussion of flood plain problems.
City Manager Bardell reviewed problems discussed at the Intergovernmental
Coordinating Committee meeting relating to the flood plain.
Mayor Bravenec stated that he wished to review the present ordinance with
the Council and the City Engineer. He asked that this item be deferred
until such time as the City Engineer is available.
Agenda Item No. 8 -- Closed session to discuss possible pending litigation.
Mayor Bravenec called the Council into closed session.
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Agenda Item No. 9 -- Adjourn.
Mayor Bravenec called the Council back into open session and declared
the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST
City Secretary
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