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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/27/1978 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMINUTES Regular City Council Meeting July 27, 1978 7:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Bravenec; Councilmen Boughton, Ringer, Dozier, Halter, Adams, Hazen; Student Liaison DuBois; City Manager Bardell; City Planner Mayo; City Engineer Ash; Fire Chief Landau; City Attorney Lewis MEMBERS ABSENT: None VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register Agenda Item No. 1 -- Approval of minutes of previous meetings. Councilman Halter moved that the minutes of July 10, 1978 be approved. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which then passed unanimously. The minutes of July 13, 1978 will be considered at the next Council meeting. Agenda Item No. 2--Hear Visitors. __ . No visitor wished to speak. Agenda Item No. 3 -- Presentation of petition concerning placement of warning light at F.M. 2818 and Southwood. . · Mayor Bravenec read a petition with some 200 names requesting the placemen~ of a warning signal at F.M. 2818 and Southwood. City Engineer Ash said the highway department had studied the intersection and found a signal was justifiable. He indicated that the funding for such a signal would most probably be at the expense of the city. Councilman Halter suggested that the staff look into the expense of the signal, then make recommendations to the Council. Age_n. da Item No. 4 ._-_-_ .presentation of petition concerning improvement of T_hom. as Street. Mayor Bravenec read the petition from concerned citizens about the condition of Thomas Street in the area of Bee Creek. Garland Cannon, 805 Hawthorn, spoke on the dangerous condition of the street after a rain. He indicated that Woodson Lumber Company had legal responsibility for paying the full expense of curbing and guttering the section of Thomas Street near the creek. Mrs. Christine Dulaney, 800 Hawthorn S., asked that the city assume responsibility for the cost of the street improvement. Mayor Bravenec directed City Attorney Lewis to investigate the available options and the staff make recommendations, along with cost estimates for doing the work. Agenda Item No. 5 -- A public hearing on the question of rezonin8 a 2.18 acre tract located north of and adjacent to F.M. 60 and approximately 3500 feet west of the intersec_t_ion of F.M. 60 and Wellborn Road (F.M.. 215.4.) from Neighborhood Business District C-N to Apartment Building District R-6. The application being in the name of Martin L. Anding and Associates. , .. · 0Z5 6 MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting July 27, 1978 7:00 P.M. Page 2 Mayor Bravenec opened the public hearing. City Planner Mayo explained the 2.18 acre tract under question for rezoning. Mayor Bravenec closed the public hearing. Agenda Ite_m_..No. 6--Consideratip~ of an ordinance rezoni_ng the above tract. Councilman Dozier moved the tract be rezoned to R-5, subject to the conditions and requirements in regards to the agreement with Texas A&M University; and to adopt Ordinance No. 1121. Councilman Adams seconded the motion, which then passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. _7..-- A public hearin~ o.n. an. 9.rdinance establishing procedures for the regulat.i.9.n and contr, ol of police alarm syptems in the City of College Station. , , , Mayor Bravenec opened the public hearing. Major Feldman, Police Department, spoke on the need for an ordinance to regulate and control police alarm systems. Robert Oates, representing Security Systems of Huntsville, offered his assistance in drafting an ordinance. He indicated that most alarm systems in the Bryan- College Station area are under contract with his company. Councilman Dozier suggested a committee be appointed to study the ordinance. Johnny Oates, representing Security Systems of Huntsville, suggested that local people with alarm systems be appointed to the committee. Mayor Bravenec closed the public hearing following the appointment of a committee to investigate and make recommendations on an alarm systems ordinance. The committee is to be composed of City Attorney Lewis, Mayor Bravenec, Councilman Dozier, Major Feldman, a representative from the banking community, a representative of the business community, and Robert Oates. Agenda Item No. 8 -- Request fr..o.m Chamber of_..C0.mmerce concerning room tax mone~. Ms. Judy Rychlik,representing the Bryan-College Station Information Center, appeared before the Council requesting $16,000.00 for the Information Center. Mayor Bravenec referred the matter to the Hotel-Motel Committee to make recommendations concerning the request. Agenda Item No. 9-_7.. Second readi_ng of a franchise ordinance for Lone St_a_.r Gas Company. II ll Councilman Dozier asked that the word reasonable be deleted from section 8. Councilman Ringer moved that the reading be accepted as the second reading. Councilman Boughton"seconded the motio~m,which then passed unanimously. Agenda I_tem No. 10 -- Consideration_ _of purchase of lifepak system for amb_ulance. Ambulance Supervisor Bill Schaer explained the lifepak system and answered questions. Councilman Dozier moved to purchase two lifepak systems at a combined price of. O.ZS - MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting July 27, 1978 7-00 P.M. Page 3 $5,750.00 with revenue sharing funds. Councilman Ringer seconded the motion, which then passed unanimously. A. genda Item No. 11 -- Consideration of an agreement with the Texas Department of Highways and Public Transportation concerning installation of flashing beacons at Jersey and F.M. 2818. Councilman Dozier moved that the Mayor be authorized to sign the agreement with the Texas Department of Highways and Public Transportation and the City adopt the resolution. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Agenda Item No.. 12 -- Consideration of Jones-Butler Road. This agenda item was moved to follow Item No. 14. Agenda Item No. 13-- Reconsideration of a final plat -- Southwood Valley, Section 10-A. Councilman Dozier made a motion to approve the final plat -- Southwood Valley, Section 10-A. Councilman Halter seconded the motion, which then passed by the following vote' FOR--- Mayor Bravenec; Councilmen Ringer, Boughton, Dozier, Halter, Hazen AGAINST --- Councilman Adams Agenda Item No. 14 -- Consideration of bids on truck for sign department. City Manager Bardell recommended that the bid submitted by Beal Ford be accepted. Councilman Dozier made a motion to accept Beal Ford's bid of $5,792.00. Councilman Halter seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 12-- Consideration of Jones-Butler Road. City Attorney Lewis informed the Council that after studying the tapes relating to this development, he could find nothing definitive as to the type road Mr. Jones should build. He sugggested that the ensuing correspondence indicated contradiction caused by the discussion in the meetings. Councilman Halter summarized the extensive transcription with two points' 1)no one agreed to the building of a private road or a county road and no permission was granted in either case; and 2) there was mass confusion and Mr. Jones apparently misunderstood the discussion. Councilman Halter moved to abandon the right-of-way. Councilman Hazen seconded the motion. City Planner Mayo questioned the advisability of abandoning this right-of-way when later the city would have to buy it back. Councilman Halter and Councilman Hazen withdrew their motion and second. MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting July 27, 1978 7:00 P.M. Page 4 Mayor Bravenec suggested that as the land adjoining the private road comes in for development, the city will require construction to city standards and invoke Ordinance No. 608 for the remainder. The city engineer would be directed not to accept any building permits until the road was constructed to city speficiations. Rev. Lee B. Groce, 1632B Park Place, requested to speak to the Council before they retired into closed session. He asked that the city fill in the trenches on Park Place and grade the road. City Manager Bardell indicated that staff would contact Mr. A. P. Boyd about grading the subgrade. He also indicated that Boyd's contract would be checked to see if he was liable for keeping the road in passable condition during the construction period. Agenda Item No. 15 -- Closed session to discuss land acquisition and personnel. Councilman Halter called the Council into closed session. Agenda Item No. 16 -- Action on closed session items. Councilman Halter moved to purchase Lot 1, Block 46, Southwood Valley 10-A for the Fire Substation at a cost of $40,000.00. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which then passed by the following vote: FOR---Mayor Bravenec; Councilmen Halter, Hazen, Dozier, Boughton, Ringer AGAINST --- Councilman Adams Agenda Item No. 17 -- Other business. Councilman Hazen asked to be excused for the month of August. Councilman Dozier suggested that the agenda be closed two days prior to the Council meeting and except for emergencies no changes be made to the agenda. Councilman Dozier also suggested eliminating the Council workshop meeting or moving the date, so as not to have meetings on two consecutive days. Councilman Adams voiced support of Councilman Dozier's suggestion to have one meeting. City Manager Bardell commented on adherence to the 72 hour requirement to post notice of the agenda of Council meetings. He indicated that this was being done but that the bulletin board was not visible to the public during the entire 72 hour period. Mayor Bravenec voiced continued concern over the bike path system and the crossing on Southwest Parkway. City Engineer Ash indicated that there was a crossway on Glade Street and Southwest Parkway. Agenda Item No. 18 -- Adjourn. Councilman Ringer moved to adjourn. Councilman Hazen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting July 27, 1978 7:00 P.M. Page 5  ROVED Mayor ATTEST City Secretary / //' .~~- , · TO ~£HOM iT MAY ,~e the unUersigned petition the City of College Station, Brazos County, and the State of Texas to place an amber warning light for B~ 2818 and a flashing red light for Bouthwood at the intersection of these two streets. Our petition is the reset of the dangerous conditions at this inter- section and the number of serious accidents that have occured in the past two years. Numerous children from the Southwood Valley area cross ~! 2818 enroute to A~ Consolidated ~ddle School and Consolidated High School, increasing the need for added safety conditions at this intersection. ,! ;Ve the und~rsx~ned'~, petition 'the City. of Collo,~,.~,_ Station, Brazos County, and + ~ ~,.e State of Texas ~o place an amber warning light for FM 2818 and a flashing red light ~ ~ · o. Southwood at the intersection of these two streets. Our petition is the result of the dangerous conditions at this inter- section an~ the number of serious accidents that ha~ze occured in the past two years. Numerous children from 'the South~,;ood Valley area cross ~4 2818 enroute to A~:,I Consolidated ~:iiddle School and Consolidated High School, increasing the need for added safety conditions at t~,~is intersection. '£0 ~iHOJ:,i 11~ 1'.'1AY CONCF~:U.:I: ?;e the undersigned petition the City of College Station, Brazos County, and the State of Texas to place an amber warning light for Mv~ 2818 and a ~ ~ashing red light for Southwood at the intersection of these two streets. Our. petition is the result of the dangerous conditions at this inter- section and the number of serious accidents that have occured in the past two years. Numerous children from the Southwood Valley area cross FM 2818 cnroute to ~.~M Consolidated Middle School and A&I~ Consolidated High School, increasing the need for added safety conditions at this intersection. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: %,Ve the undersigned petition the City of College Station, Brazos County, and the State of Texas to place an amber warning light for M,~ 2818 and a flashing red light for Southwood at the intersection of these two streets. Our petition is the result of the dangerous conditions at this inter- section and the number of serious accidents that have occured in the past two years. ~.iumerous children from the Southwood Valley area cross FM 2818 enroute to ARM Consolidated Middle School and Consolidated High School, increasing the need for added safety con- ditions at this intersection. PLEASE SIGN BELOW: Regular City Council Meeting July 27, 1978 7:00 P.M. 1. ,:-~ .,: ,/',, , ;~.'~ o 20. 21. 23. 26. ~'.-~,,- 27. 28. 29. 30. ,.'7 13. 14. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36.