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Home My WebLink About04/27/1978 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMINUTES Regular City Council Meeting April 27, 1978 7'00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT' Mayor Bravenec; Councilmen Ringer, Boughton, Dozier, Halter, Adams; Student Government Liaison DuBois; Director of Public Works Ford; City Engineer Ash; City Planner Mayo; Community Development Planner Callaway; Fire Marshal Davis MEMBERS ABSENT' City ~ianager Bardell; Councilman Hazen VISITORS PRESENT' See guest register Agenda Item No. 1 -- Approval of minutes of the previous meetings. The minutes of April 3, April 12 and April 13 were approved as read. Agenda Item No. 2-- Hear visitors. No one spoke. Agenda Item No. 3-- Consideration of appeal from La Quinta for parking review proposal. City Planner Mayo presented the plat and noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission had denied the proposal. Dr. Vergil Stover, chairman of the P&Z, stated that the landscaping was not in conformity. The design of the parking spaces did not meet standards set by the Commission. Mr. Henry Ortega, director of design management for La Quinta, spoke explaining the parking situation. He presented an alternate plan and said that the plan is workable. Councilman Dozier moved that the original plan be denied and that it be returned to P&Z for consideration of the proposed alternative, with knowledge of Council approval of the alternate plan. Councilman Halter seconded the motion. Councilman Ringer moved to amend the motion by removing the last phrase -- ''with knowledge of Council approval of the alternate plan". ~ Councilman Boughton seconded the amendment. The amended motion failed by the following vote' FOR--- Mayor Bravenec; Councilmen Boughton, Ringe~ AGAINST---CounaJ.lmen Adams, Halter, Dozier The original motion to return the proposal to P&Z with Council approval of the alternate passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 4 -- Consideration of a re_sol_ution comm_ending the Post Office Department in College Station. Mayor Bravenec presented the resolution and stated that the new postmaster, Clinton Matcek, should be acknowledged for his service. 0Z439 MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting April 27, 1978 7:00 P.M. Page 2 Councilman Adams stated that the administrative office has been moved from Bryan to Waco and that this may not be a service to College Station because the City would only be getting farther from the service. He also stated that he could not commend the U. S. Postal Service, but wished Postmaster Matcek well. Councilman Halter moved to allow the Mayor to sign the resolution. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion. Councilman Adams moved to amend the motion to condemn the post office instead of commending it. The amendment died for lack of a second. Councilman Ringer moved to revise the resolution to congratulate Postmaster Matcek on his new position and to add that the City is looking forward to working with him to improve the postal service. Councilman Adams seconded the motion. The amended motion passed by the following vote: FOR --- Councilmen Ringer, Boughton, Halter, Adams AGAINST-- Mayor Bravenec ABSENT --- Councilman Dozier Agenda Item No. 5 -- Discussion of curb cut policy. City Engineer Ash explained the curb cut policy existing now in College Station and answered questions from the Council. Mr. Richard Smith spoke for the prospective property owner, Mr. Broach, saying that he agreed with the existing policy. He later retracted his statement after further explanation from Mr. Ash. Councilman Dozier moved to allow the City Engineer to handle curb cut policy variations. Councilman Ringer seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Councilman Adams asked that the staff be directed to study other cities' curb cut policies. Agenda Item No. 6 -- Consideration of an ordinance adopting a revised plumbing code. Councilman Dozier moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1108, a revised plumbing code. Councilman Halter seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: FOR--- Mayor Bravenec; Councilmen Ringer, Boughton, Dozier, Halter AGAINST--- None ABSENT --- Councilman Adams 02440 MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting April 27, 1978 7'00 P.M. Page 3 Agenda Item No. 7 ~-- Discussion of a .proposed ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance concerning political si.g. ns. Councilman Halter presented and explained his proposed ordinance. Several changes were discussed including~ Changing the caption to read "An Ordinance Regulating the Erection, Construction, and Removal of Political Signs", Changing the time limit for removal of signs to two (2) working days. Under Placement of Signs~ Add "in areas zoned residential" after right-of-way in line 4. Change "Signs mounted on trucks or trailers'" to "portable signs". Councilman Adams moved that all political signs be considered illegal. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Dozier moved that this item be placed on a following agenda after proper notice of a public hearing has been made and that drafting by the City Attorney has been completed to incorporate a reference to state law and a clause stating that signs along state right-of-way will be removed if requested. Councilman Halter seconded the ~otion. The motion passed unanimously, Agenda Item No. 8 -? Consideration of an ordinance assessing a part of the cost of improving ~a~ portion of Richards Street. Councilman Dozier moved adoption of Ordinance No. 1109. Councilman Ringer seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 9 -- Discussion of the proposed Sister City Program. The Council asked Mayor Bravenec to investigate the program and to report back at a later date. Agenda Item No. 10--Discussion of a hazardous cargo route ordinance. Councilman Ringer moved that Fire Marshal Davis and other interested parties cooperate with the City of Bryan on this issue as well as the University to designate a consistent route. Councilman Halter seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 11 -- Consideration of adoption of a citizens participation plan in the Community Development Program and related community development matters. Councilman Dozier moved to adopt the plan with the word "available" added after "such" in line 3, paragraph 2 of Item V. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion. O~4~ MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting April 27, 1978 7'00 P.M. Page 4 The motion passed by the following vote' FOR --- Mayor Bravenec; Councilmen Ringer, Boughton, Dozier, Halter AGAINST--- None ABSENT --- Councilman Adams Agenda Item No. 12 -- Consideration of a preliminary plat-- Windcrest Addition located east of Texa. s. Avenue approximately 500 feet south of Sterling Street. The plat passed by consent. Agenda Item No 13-- Consideration of a preliminary plat-- Parkway Plaza, Phase 6. The plat passed by consent. Agenda Item No. 14 -- Consideration of a preliminary, plat -- Southwood Valley, Section II. The plat passed by consent. Agenda Item No. 14 -- Consideration of a preliminary plat -- Southwood Valley, Section II. The plat passed by consent. _Agenda Item No. 15 -- Other business. Councilman Halter asked that the staff look into the conformity of years of the population figures on signs between College Station and Bryan city limits. Councilman Dozier called on City Engineer Ash to explain problems of Woodway Village, particularly Jones Butler Road. Mr. Ash stated that if the road is constructed according to the proposed plans, it would be above county standards, but below city standards. Mr. Edsel Jones, property owner, stated his situation involving the changes that occurred in the past. He stated that he had planned to build the road above county standards. Mr. Ash asked for direction from the Council and suggested that streets within the city limits, including Jones Butler Road, should be built to city specifications. Discussion from the Council included whether or not to allow Mr. Jones to build a private road. Councilman Dozier moved that Jones be allowed to build a private road from Luther Street to the northern most line of Woodway Village, Phase I. From that point to Holleman Street, he would be required to build a street to city specifications. From Holleman Street to the southern most line of Woodway Village, Phase I, he would be required to submit to the City Engineer, an agreement stating he would at some time in the future, build a road to city specifications. 0244 MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting April 27, 1978 7-00 P.M. Page 5 Councilman Ringer seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Councilman Boughton asked why the sign welcoming citizens to College Station had been painted out. Agenda Item No. 16 -- Closed session to consider personnel appointments. The Council moved to enter into closed session and later convened into open session. Agenda Item No. 17 -- Action on closed session items. Councilman Halter moved that Dr. T. O. Walton, Jr. be appointed as City Health Officer. Councilman Dozier seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Councilman Halter moved that Vergil Stover be appointed Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Ringer seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Councilman Halter moved that Dorothy DuBois be appointed to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion. The motion pasS, ed by the following vote' FOR--- Mayor Bravenec; Councilmen Ringer, Boughton, Halter, Adams AGAINST --- Councilman Dozier _Agenda Item No. 18 -- Adjourn. The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTEST City Secretary 02443 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 27, 1978 7'00 P.M. PLEASE SIGN BELOW· ,/ · () 10. 27. 15. . ..,'~ ,:.~'i~,. 7.(.1./' : l,' 33. ! 16. ." ' 34. 1 35. f '" ';,'.u 18. C...,'i'_ "':' ''~ '/'' ~.//L ~ 36 · . ,.' 0Z444