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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublicity Vol. 61 (Jan. 1, 1999 - June 30, 1999)REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -34 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AT GEORGE BUSH DRIVE MEDIANS, TEXAS AVENUE MEDIANS AND UTILITY SERVICE BUILDING The City of College Station is accepting bids on the above ref- erenced item. Bids will be received at City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, January 12, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be re- turned unopened. Specifications are included in the total bid package which is available at the Purchasing Dept. Questions concerning the bidding process should be directed to Purchasing Services Di- vision., (409)764 -3823. 12- 28 -98, 1 -4 -99 The EagZe, Friday, January 1, 1999 NMW The City of College Station's Fire /Community Enhancement Department is currently recruiting for the position of. Corte Enforcement Officer This person will be responsible for inspecting, monitoring and investigating both residential and commercial premises to insure compliance with Municipal Ordinances and all State and Federal ev n olved in code conresponsible icts nd serving as Providing liaison between citizens and other city departments. This position will have a high degree of public contact and intervention, thus requiring the ability to maintain a focus on good customer service. The requirements for this position include a thorough knowledge of business English and technical terminology; the ability to read maps, i plans and identify plan content; the ability to read and interpret regulations, ordinances, policies and procedures. An Associates degree in a related field is required. Salary: $12.43/Hour Deadline to apply; January 15, 1999 Must submit a completed City of College Station a A pp l y at: City of College Station pplication. Human Resources Department 1101 S. Texas Avenue Internet: College Station, Texas 77840 www.lockon.com/iobline /Cstx.htm r. The Eagle, Saturday, January 2, 1999 The City of College Station's Parks & Recreation Department is currently accepting applications for a: STAFF ASSISTANT This position is responsible for support services and administrative duties, and providing effective on- the -job training for clerical personnel. This person also serves as the City's Assistant Emergency Management Coordinator and will be responsible for attending Emergency Management training, training City person- nel in Emergency Management procedures, and assisting other departments and the County during local emergencies. Successful candidate will be working in a fast -paced environment, therefore must be able to handle multiple tasks simul- taneously. Must have the ability to maintain complex office and confidential records and to prepare accurate reports. High school diploma or GED equiva- lent uired. Must be able to pass computer tests which will include Microsoft Word, Excel and data entry. This position involves contact with both internal and external customers, thus requiring good interpersonal skills. Salary: $10.00 /Hour Deadline to apply:. January 15, 1999 Must submit a completed City of College Station application. Apply at: City of College Station Human Resources Department 1101 S. Texas Avenue College Station, TX 77840 Internet: www.lockon.comrobline /csix.htm EOE The City of College Station's Fire /Community Enhancement Department is currently recruiting for the position of: Code Enforcement Officer This person will be responsible for inspecting, monitoring and investigating both residential and commercial premises to insure compliance with Municipal Ordinances and all State and Federal regulations. Also responsible for providing a point of contact for citizens involved in code conflicts and serving as a liaison between citizens and other city departments. This position will have a high degree of public contact and intervention, thus requiring the ability to maintain a focus on good customer service. The requirements for this position include a thorough knowledge of business English and technical terminology; the ability to read maps, plans and identify plan content; the ability to read and interpret regulations, ordinances, policies and procedures. An Associates degree in a related field is required. Salary: $12.43/Hour Deadline to apply: January 15, 1999 Must submit a completed City of College Station application. Apply at: City of College Station Human Resources Department 1101 S. Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 77840 Internet: www.lockon.com/jobline /cstx.htm The City of College Station's Office of Technology and Information Department is currently recruiting for the position of: Action Center Representative This position will provide first level help desk support (hardware and software) for all city -wide technology customers and serves as a liaison between internal customers and technical staff. This person is also responsible for providing administrative support for the various divisions in the department. Must be able to pass computer tests which include Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point. This position involves contact with both internal and external customers, thus requiring superior telephone etiquette and good interpersonal skills. The City offers a full benefit package, including paid vacations, health and life insurance, retirement plan and opportunities for higher education through tuition reimbursement. Salary: $8.32/Hour Deadline to apply: January 14, 1999 Must submit a completed City of College Station application. Apply at: City of College Station Human Resources Department 1101 S. Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 77840 Internet: www.iockon.coriViobline/cstx.him die Eagle, Sunday, January 3, 1,999 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL #99 -12 Cellular Phone Service '`. The City of College Station is accepting proposals on the above referenced item for the City of College Sta- tion Offices. Proposals will be received at: The City of College Station Purchasing Services Division 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, TX 77842 until 4:00 Pm January 25, 19 99. All proposals received after that time will be re- turned unopened. The City Of College Station reserves the right to waive or reject any and all Pro I and all irregularities P ities or an u y request and to in sa i considered the ered most advantageous to the City. A complete set of documents for this proposal may be ob- tained at the above address or by contacting the Pur- chasing S ervices Division at (409) 764 -3823 or jfinkes @ci.college_ station.tx.us . 1 -4 -99, 1 -11 -99 � REQUEST - FOR BIDS Bid p 99 -37 PORTABLE COLOR TV INSPECTION SYSTEM FOR WATER/WASTEWATER DIVISION The City of College Station is accepting bids on the above ref- erenced item. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, January 13, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be re- urned unopened. specifications are included in the total bid package which is available at the Purchasing Dept. Questions concerning the , idding process should be directed to Purchasing Services Di- ision., (409)764 -3823. 12- 28 -98, 1 -4 -99 The EagZe, Monday January 4, 1999 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -01 Switchgear Upgrade The City of College Sta- tion is accepting bids ON THE LABOR AND MATE- RIAL FOR THE CONVER- SION OF A MANUALLY OPERATED G & W PAD MOUNTED SWITCH - GEAR TO OPERATE AS AN AUTOMATIC TRANS- FE R SWITCHGEAR. Bids will be received at: City of College Station, Purchasing Services Division, City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, January 20, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unop- ened. I Specifications are included in the total bid package which is available at: McCord Engineering 7607 Eastmark Dr., Suite 102 College Station, TX 77842 Phone: (409) 764 -8356 Fax: (409) 764-9644 E -mail: dwitte Q mccordeng.com The City of College Static reserves the right to reje any or all bids and waive informalities and regularities. 1-5-99,1 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -38 Janitorial Services The City of College Sta- tion is accepting bids on the above referenced item. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division, City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, January 21, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unop- ened. Specifications are included in the total bid package which is available at the Purchasing Dept. Ques- tions concerning the bid- ding process should be di- rected to Purchasing Serv- ices Division, (409)764- 3823. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and ir- regulairities. 1 -5 -99, 1 -12 -99 The EagZe, Tz esday, January 5, 1999 CS to weigh giving vote s Munson i sue Council may OK etition or put matter o the ballot By BOB SCHO�R Eagle Staff Writer\\ Munson Avenue N-.Aursday will be the sub- ject of a special meeting of the College Station City Council, which either must adopt an ini- tiative petition that would pull down the barri- cades at Lincoln Drive or let voters decide the fate of traffic on Munson Avenue. The 6 p.m. meeting at City Hall comes just four days before the 60 -day deadline for action required by the City Charter. The petition for initiative ordinance was submitted to the city Nov. 6 and contains 1,233 certified signatures from registered voters. The ordinance would prohibit the city from restricting or discouraging traffic on Munson Avenue with speed bumps, repetitive stop signs or a "barrier." The ordinance targets the stretch between Lincoln Drive and Harvey Road and would go into effect Thursday if the council adopts it as written. A straight up or down vote is not the only option and the council can make changes as it sees fit, City Attorney Harvey Cargill said Tues- day. Section 109 of the City Charter gives the council authority to adopt the petition ordi- Traffic stacks up behind the barricades at Mun- son Avenue and Lincoln Drive. The College Sta- tion City Council on Thursday will decide whether nance and then amend it, which Cargill pointed out in background information provided to council members. If the council adopts the ordinance, for exam- ple, it could delete Section 2, which calls for immediate implementation, and substitute a future start date. Or it could adopt the ordi- nance, but delete references to stop signs and speed bumps. "The council could make substantial changes," Cargill said, and legally could go so far as to recast the wording in the ordinance to Eagle file photo /Dave McDermand �F to to adopt an initiative mss{ p petition that would pull � down the barricades or let voters decide the fate of traffic on Munson Avenue. 3 keep the barricades up. Cargill said he did not have "any foreknowledge" that the council will go that far. "I don't see anything [in the Charter] that says they can't, but we're just trying to post enough variations so the council can discuss all the variations and decide what to do," he said. Cargill and City Secretary Connie Hooks rec- ommended in a Jan. 4 memorandum that the v council put the issue to the voters. �Jt , See MUNSON, Page A2 rn rn N N W N Ey J Munson Cargill listed three options for the council to consider: ■ Adopt the initiative ordi- nance. ■ Adopt the initiative ordinance and amend it. ■ Adopt and approve the ordi- nance calling for a special election to be held May 1. Cargil added a fourth action, that of amending or repealing Ordinance 2355, which established the 911 gate at Munson Avenue and Lincoln Drive. Repealing or amending that ordinance, he said, would permit the removal of the barricade before the election. Kayla Glover, who spearheaded the he petition ants the council Tuesday the voters decide." If the council pass- es the ordinance but delays imple- mentation, Glover said she will look at a "range of options," including recall elections for coun- cil members. "I don't want to make any threats or anything, but I'll look at what I have to do to get the neigh- borhood streets [returned] to before speed humps, stop signs and barricades," she said. The special meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday in the council chambers at City Hall, 1101 Texas Ave. The EagZe, Wednesday, January 6, 1999 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Plan- ning and Zoning Commis- sion will hold a public hear- ing to consider a use only permit request for a religious facility /assembly hall to be located near the northwest corner of Edelweiss and Rock Prairie Road. This request will be consid- ered on Thursday. January, 21. 1999 at 6:00 P.M. at the City Hall Council Chambers at 1101 Texas Avenue South. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact the Planning Office at (409) 764 -3570. Lee Battle Staff Planner 1 -6 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Plan- ning and Zoning Commis- sion will hold a public hear- ing to consider a use only permit request for a fraternity' house and meeting facility to be located on lot 1 A of the Melrose Subdivision. The applicant is Sigma Alpha Fraternity. This request will be consid- ered on Thursday. January 21, 1999 at 6:00 P.M. at the City Hall Council Chambers at 1101 Texas Avenue South. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, Please contact the Planning Office at (409) 764 -3570. Lee Battle Staff Planner 1 -6 -99 The Eagle, Wednesday, January 6, 1999 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Plan- ning and Zoning Commis- sion will hold a public hear- ing to consider a conditional use permit request for an expansion to the existing church to include a new par- ish hall. The applicant is St. Thomas Episcopal Church located at 906 George Bush Drive. This request will be consid- ered on Thursday, January 21, 1999 at 6:00 PM. at the City Hall Council Chambers at 1101 Texas Avenue South. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact the Planning Office at (409) 764 -3570. Sabine McCully Senior Planner 1 -6 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Plan- ning and Zoning Commis- sion will hold a public hear- ing to consider a rezoning request for approximately 0.6 acres located in the northeast quadrant of the in- tersection of Texas Avenue and Holleman Drive. This re- quest is to rezone two sepa- rate lots from WPC Wolf Pen Creek to C -1 General Com- mercial. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:00 p.m. meeting of the Commis- sion on Thursday, January 21, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact me at (409) 764 -3570. Jane Kee City Planner 1 -6 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Plan- ning and Zoning Commis- sion will hold a public hear- ing to consider a rezoning request for approximately 18 acres in the Raintree Subdi- vision from R -1 Single Fami- ly and A -O Agricultural Open to A -P Administrative Professional, R -5' Apartment/Medium Density, R -3 Townhouse, and C -B Business Commercial. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:00 p.m. meeting of the Commis- sion on Thursday, January 21, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact me at (409) 764 -3570. Sabine McCully Senior Planner 1 -6 -99 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -34 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AT GEORGE BUSH DRIVE MEDIANS, TEXAS AVENUE MEDIANS AND UTILITY SERVICE BUILDING The City of College Station is accepting bids on the above ref- erenced item. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, January 12, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be re- turned unopened. Specifications are included in the total bid package which is available at the Purchasing Dept. Questions concerning the bidding process should be directed to Purchasing Services Di- vision., (409)764 -3823. 12- 28 -98, 1 -6 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Plan- ning and Zoning Commis- sion will hold a public hear- ing to consider a use only Permit request for a restau- rant with drive -thru to be lo- cated at 900 Harvey Road, the Post Oak Village Shop- ping Center. This request will be consid- ered on Thursday, January 21, 1999 at 6:00 P.M. at the City Hall Council Chambers at 1101 Texas Avenue South. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ng impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call 4 09)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 30 735 -2989. -or additional information, Tease contact the Planning Afice at (409) 764 -3570. ee Battle taff Planner 1 -6 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Plan- ning and Zoning Commis- sion will hold a public hear- ing to consider a rezoning request for approximately 2.77 acres located on the west side of FM 158, south of University Drive and north of Harvey Road, from R -1 Single Family Residential to C -2 Commercial - Industrial. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:00 p.m. meeting of the Commis- sion on Thursday, January 21, 1999. 4ny request for sign inter - xetive services for the hear - ng impaired must be made 38 hours before the meeting. Fo make arrangements call 4 09)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 1 00- 735 -2989. or additional information, lease contact me at (409) 64 -3570. abine McCully enior Planner 1 -6 -99 The Eagle, Wednesday, January 6, 1999 u N M REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -36 f l r is C C A di cl P( m Construction of the Teen Center The City of College S tion is accepting bids on t above referenced item. Bi will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division, City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, January 2: 1999, at which time bids wi be opened at City Hall. A bids received after that tim, will be returned unopened. LOCATION & DESCRIP TION OF PROJECT: The project involves con. struction of a Teen Center to be located at the Southwood Athletic Park on Rock Prairie Road in College Station. Texas. 4 Prebid Meeting will be )eld at 2:00 PM on January 11, 1999 in the Conference loom at the College Station 'arks and Recreation De- artment Office in Central 'ark, 1000 Krenek Tap load, College Station, exas. This meeting is not iandatory, but attendance strongly recommended. OPIES OF BIDDING OCUMENTS: COMPLETE SET OF Bid - , ig Documents can be pur- ased with a $100.00 de- , sit by check, cash or mey order from : Patterson Architects 701 South Texas Avenue Bryan, TX 77803 (409) 775 -6036 Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5:OOPM This fee is refundable upon the safe return of the Draw- ings & Specifications to Pat- terson Architects within thir- ty (30) days after the receipt of bids. A Five (5) percent bid securi- ty is required. 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C O � C � a) 5 cd a) a) �6° ate) a) CPW �,a 0 �: a) CIS O � i ° 0.0 Z > U � Z - a,+.v' 0 3� a a) 0 r �' ai Zvx O y w a) . 4 cn ' �Ua -0 N a) U C C Z O C°n CZ� ' 0 U Q Qa)Z zs, ° O Z n ° ' p bA O QO cd m CC �.� Z° �oa3 �o 0� U � a) a) a) z 1 to S a o��o�° w a O � W � Li. `z F a 0 c) ° .� co NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Parks and Recreation Board will hold a public hearing to consider site development of Edelweiss Park. This park is located at the corner of Victoria Avenue and Mortier Drive. Features proposed for development may include a basketball court, volleyball court, playground, practice fields, walking trails, lighting, picnic shelter, signage, and landscaping. The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, January 12, 1999 during a special meeting of the College Station Parks and Recreation Board. The meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. in t Coll Station Junior High School cafeteria at 900 Rock Prairie Road in College Station. The meeting is open to the public, and comments from the Public are invited. Interested persons may respond to the Edelweiss Park Project by writing to: College Station Parks and Recreation Department Attention: Director P.O. Box 9960 College Station, Texas 77842 -9960 For additional information on the meeting, call the office of the Staff Assistant at 409 - 764 -3414. For more information or to review related maps and plans, please contact Peter B. Vanecek, College Station Parks and Recreation Department at 409-764-3412. 1 -9 -99 The EagZe, Saturday, January 9, 1090 Willie Calhoun June 20, 1936 — Jan. 1, 1999 Services for Willie Calhoun, 62, of College Station are set for 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Matthew's Baptist Church in College Station. The Rev. Bennett Blake of Christ Holy Missionary Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be in College Sta- tion Cemetery. Peoples Mortuary is handling arrangements. Mr. Calhoun died Friday at home. He was born in Singleton, Texas, served in the Navy, worked as a build- ing engineer and was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church in Singleton. Survivors include his wife, Rosie Calhoun of Dallas; Jerry Calhoun of Dallas; three daughters, Beverly Cal- houn of Lancaster, Texas, and Sherry Calhoun and Terry Dural, both of Dal- las; a brother, Sylvester Calhoun of College Station; five sisters, Effie Renchie, Malvonee Merchant, Ethel Duffie, Minnie McNeal and Barbara Davis, all of College Station; and five grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Hos- pice Brazos Valley. The EagZe, Saturday, January 9, 1090 Commending Swiki I believe Swiki Anderson should be commended for making the motion to put the Munson Avenue issue on the ballot. I served on the Munson Committee and always felt that it was unfair that a handful of people should decide the fate of a busy street that could affect thousands I can understand the opinions of both sides, but we have a responsi- bility to let the voters decide. The good portion of residents who live in the Munson Avenue area have lived there less than four years and knew of the traffic problem when they moved in. The most ridiculous move through all of this was the median placed on Francis Drive. What a joke. That, by far, was the biggest farce I've seen, and a dangerous one at that, seeing drivers going down the wrong way and making illegal U- turns. Thank goodness this atrocity has been resolved. Now, it's time for the citizens to decide on the barricade. %�— LORI ADAMS / Z College Station REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -01 Switchgear Upgrade REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -38 Janitorial Services The City of College Sta- tion is accepting bids on the above referenced item. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division, City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, January 21, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unop- ened. Specifications are included in the total bid package which is available at the Purchasing Dept. Ques- tions concerning the bid- ding process should be di- rected to Purchasing Serv- ices Division, (409)764- 3823. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and ir- regulairities. v 1 -5 -99, 1 -12 -99 The EagZe, Tuesday, January 12, 1999 The City of College Sta- tion is accepting bids ON THE LABOR AND MATE- RIAL FOR THE CONVER SION OF A MANUALLY OPERATED G & W PAD MOUNTED SWITCH - GEAR TO OPERATE AS AN AUTOMATIC TRANS- FER SWITCHGEAR. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division, City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, January 20, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unop- ened. ( Specifications are included) in the total bid package which is available at: McCord Engineering 1 7607 Eastmark Dr., Suite 102 College Station, TX 77842 Phone: (409) 764 8356 Fax: (409) 764 -9644 E -mail: dwitte@mccordeng.co The City of College.Statior reserves the right to rejec any or all bids and to waive informalities and it regularities. 1-5-99,1-12-99 W Florence Lorraine `Audi' Hunter Oct. 4, 1935 — Jan. 6, 1999 Services for Florence Lorraine "Audi" Hunter, 63, of Cranberry Town- ship, Pa., are set for 2 p.m. Wednes- day at the Southwood Funeral Home Chapel in College Station. The Rev. David Roland will officiate. Burial will be in the College Station Cemetery. Mrs. Hunter died Wednesday in Cranberry Township. She was born in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. She was a regis- tered nurse as well as an instructor to nursing assistants for LAS /St. John's Lutheran Care Center in Mars, Pa. She also worked for the Army Medical Corps. She was a member of the American Association of Homes and Services for Aging, Pennsylvania Professional Nurses Association, Cranberry Senior Center, The Beaver Valley Senior Center and the Circle of Friends Senior Center. Mrs. Hunter was a member of the Royal Court of St. Ferdinand Roman Catholic Church in Cranberry Township. Survivors include her husband Grady P. Hunter of Cranberry Township; a son Richard 0. Hunter of Cranberry Township; three daughters and one son -in -law, Cynthia and John Giedraitis of Austin, Cara E. Hunter of Corpus Christi, Christen C.F. Hunter of Dallas; two sisters, Francis "Van" Nanos of Toronto, Ontario, Canada and Marilyn Bontje of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; and two grandchildren. ,1µ -Cp�­l2 The EagZe, Tuesday, January 12, 1999 v Zoning on CS agenda By BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff Writer A rezoning request for a 28 -acre parcel of the Steeplechase subdivi- sion and a proposal to change parkland dedication rules for developers will top the College Station City Council agenda on Thursday. ,�i The rezoning issue was last dis- cussed Dec. 17 when the Plan- ning and Zon- ing Commis- sion, during a joint meeting with the City Council, unani- mously recom- McILHANEY mended approv- ing the rezon- ing of 19.57 acres of the parcel to R- 1 and 8.43 acres to R -1B. The coun- cil will hold a public hearing Thursday and consider the request. The proposal on the agenda is similar to one rejected by the council on Nov. 12. At that meet- ing, the council voted 5 -2 to deny the R -1 request for the entire par- cel and to send the issue back with prejudice to the commission for consideration as R -113. Mayor Lynn McIlhaney and Councilman Larry Mariott voted against that motion. A substitute motion to rezone the portion adjacent to the Oak- brook Valley subdivision as R -1B and the remainder as R -1 was defeated. The developer originally requested R -1 zoning, which car- ries a minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet, for all 28 acres. The parcel abuts Oakbrook Valley, where several homeowners formed the Courts Neighborhood Association and urged the council to require R -1B instead, which requires at least an 8,000- square- foot lot. The council also will consider proposed changes to the parkland dedication ordinance, which was adopted in 1981. Developers must donate land for neighborhood parks whenever a residential development is proposed or, sub- ject to veto by the council, pay a fee instead. The new ordinance would raise the dedication fees and amount of land required to be dedicated per dwelling unit. A group that studied the ordi- nance also has recommended that See ZONING, Page Al2 ter preliminary plat for the par - cel, which will be known as the Zoni Alexandria subdivision. ■ Consider a proposal to From A9 land located in a floodplain, or considered "floodable" even though not in a federally regulat- ed floodplain, should be consid- ered for dedication as long as its elevation makes it suitable for park improvements. In other business, the council will: ■ Hold a public hearing and consider a request to rezone 93.5 acres located on the north side of Barron Road just west of the Springbrook subdivision. The council may also consider a mas- amend the master development plan of Pebble Hills subdivision. ■ Consider modifying the city's down payment assistance pro- gram, which uses federal funds to provide assistance to income -eli- gible home buyers. The proposal would raise the limit to $7,500 per home buyer and allow purchase of newly constructed properties. A workshop session will not be held. The regular meeting will start at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Ave. For more information, call 764- 3500. The EagZe, Wednesday, January 13, 1999 The Arkitex Studio, Inc. 511 University Drive East, Suite 201 College Station, Texas 77840 (409) 260 -2635 ipon deposit of two (2) :hecks, each in the amount )f $25.00 made payable to he Architect. Both checks vill be returned if a bid is >ubmitted and Drawings, Specifications and all Ad- Jenda are returned to the 4rchitect in good condition within two weeks of the date of bid. If no bid is submitted and the Drawings and Speci- fications are returned within two weeks, only one check will be returned, otherwise no refunds will be made. Ad- ditional single sets may be obtained by suppliers and subcontractors upon deposit of one check for $25.00 pay- able to the Architect. Such checks will be returned if Drawings, Specifications and all Addenda are returned to the Architect in good condi- tion within two weeks of the date of bid. Otherwise no refund will be made. BIDDER'S BOND: Each bidder shall submit with his proposal an acceptable bid - derfs bond made payable to Mr. Johnny Holick, College Station, Texas in the amount of not less than 5 of the bidder's proposal as a guarantee that, if awarded the contract, the bidder will promptly enter into contract With the Owner and provide the required Performance and Payment Bonds and In- surance Coverage. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities. 1- 13 -99, 1 -20 -99 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -40 Northgate Facade Improvements - Holick Building Sealed bids addressed to Mr. Johnny Holick, for North - gate Facade Improvements Grant Program, The Holick Building, 106 College Main, College Station, Texas will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division, City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, January 28, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City of College Station, City Hall. All bids re- ceived after that time will be returned unopened. SCOPE OF WORK: Demoli- tion; restoration, tuckpointing and cleaning; rough and fin- ish carpentry; flashing and sheet metal; caulking and sealing; aluminum fixed glass frames; hollow metal doors and frames; finish hardware; glass and glazing: painting and finishing; pro- tective covers; electrical lighting. INFORMATION AND BID- DING DOCUMENTS: Twc (2) sets of Drawings anc Specifications may be ob tained from NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to con- sider a parking variance - extension of deadline for conditions associated with previously approved var- iance at 589 Graham Road in the University Industrial Center. Applicant is Bill Mar - den. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:00 p.m. meeting . of the Board on Tuesday. January 19, 11999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact me (409) 764 -3570. Sabine McCully Staff Planner 1 -13 -99 The Eagle, Wednesday, January 13, 1999 The EagZe, Monday, January 11, 1999 Hope voters agree REQUEST FOR s residents of Munson Drive, PROPOSAL we appreciated the sympa- thy The Eagle initially #9s 12 appeared to have with our con - Cellular Phone Service cerns over the thousands of cars that used our neighborhood daily as a cut - through. More recently, The city of Co llege Station the paper's sympathy appears to be pro o ls o is acceptinpsa g the above referenced item with those who find a few minutes for the City of College Sta- driving detour anathema to them. tion Offices. Proposals will However, the Jan. 6 picture of traf be received at: fic as it "stacks up behind the bar - The City of College Station ricades at Munson Drive and Purchasing Services Lincoln" is neither representative Division of the situation, nor accurate. 1101 Texas Avenue As can be seen from the signpost College Station, TX 77842 at the top left corner of the picture, until 4:00 pm January 25, the file photo was taken when the 1999. All proposals received barricade was at Dominik Drive. after that time will be re- We have not seen a row of cars at turned unopened. The City of College Station reserves the present location of the barrier, the right to waive or reject as portrayed in the file photo. any and all Proposals or any irregularities in said As the city grows, it is inevitable in and all request and to accept the that there will be an increase but it can also be expected proposal considered most advantageous to the City. A traffic — that reaching the desired destina- complete set of documents tion will take an extra few minutes. for this proposal may be ob- We understand that a cut - through tained at the above address or by contacting the Pur- is attractive. But so are residential chasing Services Division at areas, and we hope that city voters (409) 764 -3823 or will agree that they need to be pre - jfinkes@ci.college served. station.tx.us ; TIM and SANDY HALL 1 -a ss 1 -11 -99 . College Station The EagZe, Monday, January 11, 1999 All-America ' e s ex erienced eve p ntful year 4 City, Munson top issues in Bryan, College Station By BOB SCHOBER g on i Eagle Staff Writer ng a deadly disease that may have The year 1998 saw several controver- sial issues engulf the College Station City Council and city residents in heated, often recriminatory, debate, while the city of Bryan just missed joining the ranks of nationally - recognized cities. The top news stories in College Station included an ethics probe of a member of the council, a slim majority vote for the Northgate parking garage, a city -wide debate about Munson Avenue and over- whelming voter approval of the capital improvements bond proposal. In Bryan, the big news was the city's nomination as a finalist in the All-Amer- ica City contest, the unveiling of Bryan Texas Utilities, the start of the remodel- ing of the Carnegie Library and the LaSalle Hotel, and the approval of an incentive package for DecisionOne, a computer services company. Both cities were plagued by an inva- sion of mosquitoes, some possibly carry- claimed the life of a young Bryan boy. The two cities also shared the distinc- tion of being ranked 37th on Money mag- azine's livability list. Bryan The highlight of the year was the selec- tion of Bryan as a finalist for the All- America City Award, which thrilled local officials. The award is given annu- ally by the National Civic League and is sponsored by Allstate Insurance Co. The year was a turbulent one for the City's electric utility business. Bryan Utilities received a name change, and the city fought a lawsuit brought by its three partners in the Gibbons Creek power plant. Operator error at that plant forced a shutdown and boosted electric utility rates. ■ All- America City — City officials announced April 20 that Bryan — for the first time in its history — had made the final cut for the All- America City Award with 28 other cities. About 75 city offi- (CohfihVld Oh btWO The City of College Station's Office of Technology and Information Department is currently recruiting for the position of: Action Center Representative This position will provide first level help desk support (hardware and software) for all city -wide technology customers and serves as a liaison between internal customers and technical staff. This person is also responsible for providing administrative support for the various divisions in the department. Must be able to pass computer tests which include Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point. This position involves contact with both internal and external customers, thus requiring superior telephone etiquette and good interpersonal skills. The City offers a full benefit package, including paid vacations, health and life insurance, retirement plan and opportunities for higher education through tuition reimbursement. Salary: $8.32/Hour Deadline to apply: January 14, 1999 Must submit a completed City of College Station application. Apply at: City of College Station Human Resources Department 1 101 S. Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 77840 Internet: wWw.I2gkon.com/iobIine/cstx.htm EOE The City of College Station's Fire /Community Enhancement Department is currently recruiting for the position of: Code Enforcem Officer This person will be responsible for inspecting, monitoring and investigating both residential and commercial premises to insure compliance with Municipal Ordinances and all State and Federal regulations. Also responsible for providing a point of contact for citizens involved in code conflicts and serving as a liaison between citizens and other city departments. This position will have a high degree of public contact and intervention, thus requiring the ability to maintain a focus on good customer service. The requirements for this position include a thorough knowledge of business English and technical terminology; the ability to read maps. plans and identify plan content; the ability to read and interpret regulations, ordinances, policies and procedures. An Associates degree in a related field is required. Salary: $12.43/Hour Deadline to apply: January 15, 1999 Must submit a completed City of College Station application. Apply at: City of College Station Human Resources Department 1 101 S. Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 77840 Internet www.lockon.com/jobline/cstx.htm cials and representatives of the Boys and Girls Club, Health For All clinic, Project Unity and other local organizations jour- neyed to Mobile, Ala., to compete in hear- ings before the All- America City jury June 18 -20. Bryan was not named one of the 10 winners. ■ Bryan Texas Utilities — On. Nov. 6, city officials unveiled Bryan Texas Utili- ties as the new name and marketing tool for the city -owned utility company. Officials said the new name will make the company a regional leader in electric sales, encourage customer loyalty and increase sales and revenue when deregu- lation in Texas unlocks the retail mar- ket. The marketing move came during a year of troubles at the Gibbons Creek power plant, which is owned by Bryan and three other cities through the Texas Municipal Power Agency. On Aug. 26, operator error damaged See 1998, Page A2 The City of College Station's Parks & Recreation Department is currently accepting applications for a: STAFF ASSISTANT ZEEZEIM This position is responsible for support services and administrative duties, and providing effective on -the -job training for clerical personnel. This person also serves as the City's Assistant Emergency Management Coordinator and will be responsible for attending Emergency Management training, training City person- nel in Emergency Management procedures, and assisting other departments and the County during local emergencies. Successful candidate will be working in a fast -paced environment, therefore must be able to handle multiple tasks simul- taneously. Must have the ability to maintain complex office and confidential records and to prepare accurate reports. High school diploma or GED equiva- lent required. Must be able to pass computer tests which will include Microsoft Word, Excel and data entry. This position involves contact with both internal and external customers, thus requiring good interpersonal skills. Salary: $10.00/Hour Deadline to apply: January 15, 1999 Must submit a completed City of College Station application. Apply at: City of College Station Human Resources Department 1101 S. Texas Avenue College Station, TX 77840 Internet: www.lockon.com/ioblineJcstx.htm Ae Eagle, Sunday, January 10, 1999 A R N Q3 V V R W 0 n fD CD �. CZ! . O `r � o �i7 aro 0 * ° (D rna `' c c ° p) rY > K O r+ r+ O CD ,$ (1) to K 'C V ID 5 G 0 0 0-CD (D En W'���¢ Z ID Z 0 0 �0 ° K 0 ¢ e cfl 0 m� (Do N CD �• t3 r-r A� Id C O 00 (� :0 CD CD CD v o� P CDR. (DD:?fi . O `r � o �i7 aro 0 * ° (D rna `' c c ° p) rY > K O r+ r+ O CD ,$ (1) to K 'C V ID 5 G C c 0 0 0-CD En E3 Z ID W r + N CD �• t3 r-r A� Id C O 00 (� :0 CD CD C Bryan's three partner cities. The suit, which is pending, asks that about $1.1 million in escrowed fees be turned over to the agency. ■ DecisionOne — On Sept. 8, the City Council approved incen- tives to lure the computer ser- vices company DecisionOne to a new upscale business park in the city's southeast corner. The council agreed to guaran- tee an estimated $4 million loan package for 20 years and pay one- third of the annual debt service. Brazos County subsequently agreed to pay two- thirds of the debt service. The council made its decision despite strong criticism of Deci- sionOne, which one local busi- nessman argued was weak and awash in red ink. ■ Restoration projects — The year also saw the start of two long- awaited restoration projects in Downtown Bryan that officials hope will spark a commercial revival of the area. On June 8, several dignitaries and residents wielded commemo- rative hammers to inaugurate a $600,000 restoration of the Carnegie Library. On Nov. 9, construction crews ended months of delays and start- ed the remodeling of the LaSalle Hotel. The $6.5 million project, funded partially with city money and a city - guaranteed federal loan, will convert the abandoned seven - story, 100 -room building into 55 -room modern hotel. plus conference rooms and a copying center for business travelers. College Station The year started with a contro- versy over the city engineering department and ended with the Munson Avenue initiative peti- tion awaiting action. ■ Swiki Anderson — At a spe- cial meeting Aug. 12, the council launched its own inquiry into allegations that Councilman Swiki Anderson engaged in a conflict of interest in violation of the City Charter, despite a no -bill returned by a Brazos County grand jury Aug. 5. The grand jury investigation centered on whether Anderson, an engineer, had voted on a city project that he already had an interest in. During heated debate Sept. 11, several council members ques- tioned whether Anderson had showed intent to engage in a con- tract with a company that had received financial incentives from the city even though Ander- son never contracted with any of the companies involved. The council nevertheless unan- imously voted that Anderson had not violated the Charter and to end the inquiry. ■ Northgate parking garage — On May 2, voters approved the $6.8 million Northgote parking garage proposal by 53 votes out of 3,841 votes cast. A petition urive triggered a May 18 recount that shifted one ballot. The parking garage proposal passed by a final, official margin of 51 votes. On Jan. 31, a petition bearing 577 signatures to put the issue on the ballot was filed at City Hall. On Feb. 26, the council rejected the garage ordinance and placed the item on the ballot. The garage proposal sparked widespread debate. Councilmen Steve Esmond and Anderson and former Councilman Dick Bird- well opposed the proposal, and Esmond and Anderson actively campaigned against the garage. ■ Munson Avenue — The year 1997 ended with the suspension of partial- closure trials on Munson and Ashburn avenues. In December, speed humps and stop signs were added to Munson Avenue. The year 1998 started with traf- fic volume studies of Munson Avenue and saw the council vote Oct. 8 to permanently close Mun- son Avenue at Lincoln Drive. The vote also disbanded the 28- member Munson Traffic Commit- tee, which had been meeting almost every week since Aug. 4 to find a consensus proposal to solve traffic problems on Munson Avenue and throughout the Col- lege Hills area. On Nov. 6, a petition for an ini- tiative ordinance that would pro- hibit the city from closing or obstructing traffic on Munson Avenue was presented at City Hall. The year ended with the coun- cil poised to act on the ordinance after deciding Nov. 12 to delay taking final action on the petition until Jan. 7, 1999. The council voted on Jan. 7 to put the issue before voters on the May 1 ballot. ■ On Nov. 3, voters approved by landslide margins the $24.24 million capital improvements bond election. The last such bond election was held in 1995. Five of the six propositions — calling for money for streets, traf- fic management, park improve- ments, a new fire station and to purchase floodplailt: areas for greenbelts and draage control — passed by margins of about two -to -one. The sixth proposition, which called for money to purchase land for a future municipal office cen- ter and a new city cemetery, squeaked by with a margin of 274 votes out of about 8,000 cast. The list of projects that appeared on the ballot were selected by the 23- member Capi- tal Improvements Citizens' Com- mittee, which met for 11 weeks over the summer and reviewed more than 40 projects totaling $73 million. Both cities Two stories involved both cities: ■ Livability — The Bryan-00 lege Station area was ranked 37th in the June issue of Afoney maga- zine's list of 49 best, small south- ern metropolitan areas. The magazine used "livability" factors including clean water, low crime, good public schools and low property taxes to rank the cities. ■ Mosquitoes — The summer drought brought a plague of Southern House mosquitoes, which are carriers of St. Louis encephalitis. A mosquito bite was thought to have killed a 4- year -old Bryan boy in July. Rains from Tropical Storm Frances in late August flushed away Southern House mosqui- toes and spawned legions of Asian Tiger and floodwater mos- quitoes, which experts said are ferocious biters, but not carriers of encephalitis. R- • REOUESTFOR PROPOSAL #99 -12 Cellular Phone Service The City of College Station is accepting proposals on the above referenced item for the City of College Sta- tion Offices. Proposals will be received at: The City of College Station Purchasing Services Division 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, TX 77842 until 4:00 pm January 25, 1999. All proposals received after that time will be re- turned unopened. The City of College Station reserves the right to waive or reject any and all Proposals or any and all irregularities in said request and to accept the proposal considered moss advantageous to the City. P complete set of document: for this proposal may be ob tained at the above address or by contacting the Pur chasing Services Division a (409) 764 -3823 0 jfinkes@ci.college -1 station.tx.us 1 -4 -99, 1 -11 -99 The EagZe, Monday, January 11, 1999 Hope voters agree s residents of Munson Drive, we appreciated the sympa- thy The Eagle initially appeared to have with our con- cerns over the thousands of cars that used our neighborhood daily as a cut - through. More recently, the paper's sympathy appears to be with those who find a few minutes driving detour anathema to them. However, the Jan. 6 picture of traf- fic as it "stacks up behind the bar- ricades at Munson Drive and Lincoln" is neither representative of the situation, nor accurate. As can be seen from the signpost at the top left corner of the picture, the file photo was taken when the barricade was at Dominik Drive. We have not seen a row of cars at the present location of the barrier, as portrayed in the file photo. As the city grows, it is inevitable that there will be an increase in traffic — but it can also be expected that reaching the desired destina- tion will take an extra few minutes. We understand that a cut - through is attractive. But so are residential areas, and we hope that city voters will agree that they need to be pre- served. TIM and SANDY HALL MCI- - College Station Commending Swiki I believe Swiki Anderson should be commended for making the motion to put the Munson Avenue issue on the ballot. I served on the Munson Committee and always felt that it was unfair that a handful of people should decide the fate of a busy street that could affect thousands I can understand the opinions of both sides, but we have a responsi- bility to let the voters decide. The good portion of residents who live in the Munson Avenue area have lived there less than four years and knew of the traffic problem when they moved in. The most ridiculous move through all of this was the median placed on Francis Drive. What a joke. That, by far, was the biggest farce I've seen, and a dangerous one at that, seeing drivers going down the wrong way and making illegal U- turns. Thank goodness this atrocity has been resolved. Now, it's time for the citizens to decide on the barricade. 7 "-J-- LORI ADAMS l Z College Station REQUEST FOR etu, Bid # 99 -01 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -38 Janitorial Services The City of College Sta- tion is accepting bids on the above referenced item. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division, City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, January 21, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unop- ened. Specifications are included in the total bid package which is available at the Purchasing Dept. Ques- tions concerning the bid- ding process should be di- rected to Purchasing Serv- ices Division, (409)764- 3823. The City of College Station' reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and ir- regulairities. /14? � 1 -5 -99, 1-12 -99� The EagZe, Tuesday, January 12, 1999 Switchgear Upgrade The City of College Sta- tion is accepting bids ON THE LABOR AND MATE- RIAL FOR THE CONVER- SION OF A MANUALLY OPERATED G & W PAD MOUNTED SWITCH - GEAR TO OPERATE AS AN AUTOMATIC TRANS- FER SWITCHGEAR. Bids will be received at: City of College Station i Purchasing Services I Division, City Hall 11 o1 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, January 20 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unop- ened. ( Specifications are included in the total bid package which is available at McCord Engineering 7607 Eastmark Dr., Suite 102 College Station, TX 77842 Phone: (409) 764 -8356 Fax: (409) 764 -9644 E -mail: dwitte @ mccordeng.com The City of College.Statior reserves the right to rejec any or all bids and t waive informalities and ii regularities. 1 1-5-99,1-12-99 Florence Lorraine `Audi' Hunter Oct. 4, 1935 — Jan. 6, 1999 Services for Florence Lorraine "Audi" Hunter, 63, of Cranberry Town- ship, Pa., are set for 2 p.m. Wednes- day at the Southwood Funeral Home Chapel in College Station. The Rev. David Roland will officiate. Burial will be in the College Station Cemetery. Mrs. Hunter died Wednesday in Cranberry Township. She was born in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. She was a regis- tered nurse as well as an instructor to nursing assistants for LAS /St. John's Lutheran Care Center in Mars, Pa. She also worked for the Army Medical Corps. She was a member of the American Association of Homes and Services for Aging, Pennsylvania Professional Nurses Association, Cranberry Senior Center, The Beaver Valley Senior Center and the Circle of Friends Senior Center. Mrs. Hunter was a member of the Royal Court of St. Ferdinand Roman Catholic Church in Cranberry Township. Survivors include her husband Grady P. Hunter of Cranberry Township; a son Richard 0. Hunter of Cranberry Township; three daughters and one son -in -law, Cynthia and John Giedraitis of Austin, Cara E. Hunter of Corpus Christi, Christen C.F. Hunter of Dallas; two sisters, Francis "Van" Nanos of Toronto, Ontario, Canada and Marilyn Bontje of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; and two grandchildren. J-A C?y2 The EagZe, Tuesday, January 12, 1999 C Z oning on CS agenda By BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff Writer A rezoning request for a 28 -acre parcel of the Steeplechase subdivi- sion and a proposal to change parkland dedication rules for developers will top the College Station City Council agenda on Thursday. The rezoning issue ussed Dec. 17 when the Plan- ning and Zon- ing Commis- sion, during a joint meeting with the City Council, unam mously recom mcILHANEY mended approv- ing the rezon- ing of 19.57 acres of the parcel to R- 1 and 8.43 acres to R -1B. The coun- cil will hold a public hearing Thursday and consider the request. The proposal on the agenda is similar to one rejected by the council on Nov. 12. At that meet- ing, the council voted 5 -2 to deny the R -1 request for the entire par- cel and to send the issue back with prejudice to the commission for consideration as R -1B. Mayor Lynn Mcllhaney and Councilman Larry Mariott voted against that motion. A substitute motion to rezone the portion adjacent to the Oak- brook Valley subdivision as R -1B and the remainder as R -1 was defeated. The developer originally requested R -1 zoning, which car- ries a minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet, for all 28 acres. The parcel abuts Oakbrook Valley, where several homeowners formed the Courts Neighborhood Association and urged the council to require R -1B instead, which requires at least an 8,000- square foot lot. The council also will consider proposed changes to the parkland dedication ordinance, which was adopted in 1981. Developers must donate land for neighborhood parks whenever a residential development is proposed or, sub- ject to veto by the council, pay a fee instead. The new ordinance would raise the dedication fees and amount Of land required to be dedicated per dwelling unit. A group that studied the ordi- nance also has recommended that See ZONING, Page Al2 Zoning From A9 land located in a floodplain, or considered "floodable" even though not in a federally regulat- ed floodplain, should be consid- ered for dedication as long as its elevation makes it suitable for park improvements. In other business, the council will: ■ Hold a public hearing and consider a request to rezone 93.5 acres located on the north side of Barron Road just west of the Springbrook subdivision. The council may also consider a mas- ter preliminary plat for the par- cel, which will be known as the Alexandria subdivision. ■ Consider a proposal to amend the master development plan of Pebble Hills subdivision. ■ Consider modifying the city's down payment assistance pro- gram, which uses federal funds to provide assistance to income -eli- gible home buyers. The proposal would raise the limit to $7,500 per home buyer and allow purchase of newly constructed properties. A workshop session will not be held. The regular meeting will start at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Ave. For more information, call 764- 3500. The EagZe, Wednesday, January 13, 1999 u The Arkitex Studio, Inc. 511 University Drive East, Suite 201 College Station, Texas 77840 (409) 260 -2635 upon deposit of two (2) checks, each in the amount of $25.00 made payable to the Architect. Both checks will be returned if a bid is submitted and Drawings, Specifications and all Ad- denda are returned to the Architect in good condition within two weeks of the date of bid. If no bid is submitted and the Drawings and Speci- fications are returned within two weeks, only one check will be returned, otherwise no refunds will be made. Ad- ditional single sets may be obtained by suppliers and subcontractors upon deposit of one check for $25.00 pay- able to the Architect. Such checks will be returned if Drawings, Specifications and all Addenda are returned to the Architect in good condi- tion within two weeks of the date of bid. Otherwise no 'efund will be made. 31DDER'S BOND: Each )ider shall submit with his xoposal an acceptable bid - Jeris bond made payable to v1r. Johnny Holick, College Station, Texas in the amount of not less than 5 )f the bidder's proposal as a luarantee that, if awarded he contract, the bidder will rcomptly enter into contract vith the Owner and provide 'ie required Performance ind Payment Bonds and In- urance Coverage. The Owner reserves the ght to reject any or all bids nd to waive informalities nd irregularities. 1- 13 -99, 1 -20 -99 HEUUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -40 Northgate Facade Improvements - Holick Building Sealed bids addressed tc Mr. Johnny Holick, for North gate Facade ImprovementE Grant Program, The HOI6 Building, 106 College Main. College Station, Texas wile be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division, City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, January 28, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City of College Station, City Hall. All bids re- ceived after that time will be returned unopened. SCOPE OF WORK: Demoli- tion; restoration, tuckpointing and cleaning; rough and fin- ish carpentry; flashing and sheet metal; caulking and sealing; aluminum fixed glass frames; hollow metal doors and frames; finish hardware; glass and glazing: painting and finishing; pro - ective covers; electrical ighting. NFORMATION AND BID - )ING DOCUMENTS: Two 2) sets of Drawings and specifications may be ob- ained from NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to con- sider a parking variance - extension of deadline for conditions associated with previously approved var- iance at 589 Graham Road in the University Industrial Center. Applicant is Bill Mar - den. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:00 P.m. meeting,of the Board on Tuesday, January 19, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact me (409) 764 -3570. Sabine McCully Staff Planner 1 -13 -99 The Eagle, Wednesday, January 13, 1999 • REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -36 Construction of the Teen Center The City of College Sta- tion is accepting bids on the above referenced item. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division, City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, January 22, 1999. at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. LOCATION & DESCRIP- TION OF PROJECT: The project involves con- struction of a Teen Center to be located at the Southwood Athletic Park on Rock Prairie Road in College Station, Texas. A Prebid Meeting will be held at 2:00 PM on January 11, 1999 in the Conference Room at the College Station Parks and Recreation De- partment Office in Central Park, 1000 Krenek Tap Road, College Station, Texas. This meeting is not mandatory, but attendance, is strongly recommended. COPIES OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS: A COMPLETE SET OF Bid- ding Documents can be pur- chased with a $100.00 de- posit by check, cash or money order from : Patterson Architects 701 South Texas Avenue Bryan, TX 77803 (409) 775 -6036 Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5:OOPM This fee is refundable upon the safe return of the Draw- ings & Specifications to Pat- terson Architects within thir- ty (30) days after the receipt' of bids. A Five (5) percent bid securi- ty is required. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. 1 -7 -99, 1 -14 -99 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -44 Crushed Limestone The City of College Sta- tion is accepting bids for the Annual Blanket Order for Crushed Limestone. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division, City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, January 28, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. Specifications are included in the total bid package which is available the above address or by request by phone at (409) 764 -3823 or E -mail at jfinkes@ci.college- station.tx.us. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregularj- ties. 1/14/99, 1/21/99 PUBLIC NOTICE Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals Meeting The Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals will meet at 6:00 p.m, in the Training Room, City Hall, City of College Station, Mon- day, January 25, 1999. Presentation for City of College Station Ethics Ordinance. ( Variance 99 -001, to request modification to Section 1006.2.4, 1994 Standard Building Code. The applicant is Jim Woods. If you have any questions, please call me at (409)764 -3743. Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely, Lisa Hankins Building Technician. 0 1- 14 -99, 01- 15 -99, NAM PUBLIC NOTICE The City of College Station, Texas will submit it's 1997 Consolidated annual Per- formance and Evaluation Re- port (CAPER) for the Com- munity Development Block Grand (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) programs on Febru- ary 1, 1999. This report is submitted in response to the performance requirements described in the Consolidat- ed Plan regulations at 24 CFR 91.520. This report summarized how CDBG and HOME funds were expended and resulting accomplish- ment during the reporting pe- riod of October 1, 1997 through September 30, 1998. A copy of this report will be available for viewing by the public from January 14th through January 29th, 1999, at the City of College Station Community Development Of- fice, 903 Texas Avenue South, College Station, dur- ing office hours of 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Written or ver- bal comments will be accept- ed during this time and for- warded to the regional HUD office. For more information call: Community Develop- ment, 409- 764 -3778. '). 1 -14 -99 ` \t The EagZe, Thursdazy,Januar� 14, 1999 CS vote upsets some homeowners Group says council's rezoning decision will lower property values By BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff Writer The College Station City Council on Thursday voted 4 -2 to approve a rezoning of 28 acres in the Steeplechase subdivision. The vote disappointed several neighboring homeowners, one_ of whom said she would investigate legal options. Before the vote, Sue McDonald of Cortez Court presented the council with a legal opinion. Her attorney argued that a protest petition signed by more than 20 percent of the homeowners within the notification area meant that approval of the rezoning request required a vote of three - fourths of the coun- cil, or five of the six votes. The Courts Neighborhood Association previously had filed a petition recording sig- natures of 23 percent of the homeowners. City Attorney Harvey Cargill disagreed with the opinion of McDonald's attorney and ruled that a simple majority vote was appro- priate. After the vote, McDonald said she would confer with her attorney Friday. "We just want to see what the options are," she said. •'V" 0 cn O W OV cC .� co TOi d Q d ' vi O c CZ Lq .� ° � �, a) U `) o U U ao > o zs Un 0 , b M o w l 10 6 0 �9C0 a)Na) OO��c� cC �y .2a 4j CZ O 00apo'0° t� or �4a.�ww O vOi a w O U ° ° m ° _ ° ° 0 3 c ° ��"" s� 3 y o a; ° cZ �' ono a) w •.. w �. + a) O = f3 � w cZ •— � � 0 s,� ob Ova m s ,, c� ��5& - II M 3: - r The homeowners opposed R -1 zoning for the parcel, arguing that the smaller lots pro- posed under R -1 would lower their property values. At previous meetings, they urged the council and the Planning and Zoning Commission to require R -1B zoning, which requires a larger minimum lot. The council's vote Thursday approved rezoning about 19.57 acres as R -1 and about 8.43 acres abutting the Oakbrook Valley sub- division as R -1B. On Nov. 12, the council defeated a similar See VOTE, Page A8 rn rn rn H 5 'o N N W W � y ss_ - '� t 's om CZ C8 �. .� O °qa)�.��+ �� ¢ :�4 c ° a) C 3 aFi o 0 -S ° za)42 4� . o �bA.�a ) np� aim O Z4 rn �.a"y" dx ( N M� o v, � a" C a) Q K� . z s fx c) CZ chi o C) c ¢ s" wZ o a) 0 70 a) M' D�� �� g � d ° ° ° ° 4 ii o a) ° a) 0 �+ o f% ° N s� A 0 CSi a) rn "C5 f r The homeowners opposed R -1 zoning for the parcel, arguing that the smaller lots pro- posed under R -1 would lower their property values. At previous meetings, they urged the council and the Planning and Zoning Commission to require R -1B zoning, which requires a larger minimum lot. The council's vote Thursday approved rezoning about 19.57 acres as R -1 and about 8.43 acres abutting the Oakbrook Valley sub- division as R -1B. On Nov. 12, the council defeated a similar See VOTE, Page A8 rn rn rn H 5 'o N N W W Eagle photo /Dave McDermand Kelvin Bank, 14, gets acquainted with his mentor, Lee Robinson, Consolidated High 9chool that was introduced during a meeting at who is the traffic systems superintendent for the city of College Sta- the school Thursday. The program pairs students with city of College tion. The two were paired up in the new mentor program at A &M Station employees. • i workers to teac y outh s US employees, school di strict start mentorinii prog By PAT ABERNATHEY Eagle Staff Writer Deborah Grace and Michele Boriskie say they remember their high school days, and they remember some of the pressures they dealt with during that time in their lives. Those memories were part of what led the two College Station city employees to sign up for a new mentoring program developed between the city and the Col- lege Station School District. "I have no children and would like to help children," Grace said Thursday. "I know the peer pressure put on girls in school, and I think I could probably help my student through that." "I don't have children either," Boriskie said, "but I have a varied work back- ground. I know how difficult transitions < We're wanting to create in the students a belief in themselves, a sense of the future and an ability to see that what they do in school relates to life.> > — JIM SCALES Superintendent can be for teenagers. I hope to be there, be a friend, help with study skills or talk about life in the working world." The two spoke at A &M Consolidated High School while waiting to meet the stu- dents they will mentor for the remainder of the school year. The meeting was the first official event of the mentor program, dubbed FRIENDS — Forming Relation- ships and Increasing Experiences Needed to Develop Success. The program involves 11 city employees who have been matched with ninth- and 10th- graders. The students and their men- tors will meet once a week at the school. "The students were selected by school counselors, then the counselors brought them in, explained the program and asked if they would want to participate," said Danny Stribling, director of curriculum and instruction for the district. "The stu- dents had choices whether they wanted to participate." Sophomore Laura Galan, who will be meeting with Grace, said she chose to par- ticipate in the program in order to learn See MENTOR, Page A14 Co O Vl v ed p h Io &c i� ) The EagZe, Friday, January, 15, 1999 Mentor From A9 through others' experiences. "I have always wanted to study law, but I thought it would be interesting to hear from other people and see what they do," she said. District officials said they see the program as a way for stu- dents to interact with workers, and as a way of strengthening their thoughts about the relation- ship between future plans and school success. "It is extremely important for adults to come into the schools, now more than ever," district Superintendent Jim Scales said. "Now, the picture of the work world is not as clear as it once was. The mentoring program will help tie students to the work place. Mentoring is the pin that ties them to the work world." Scales said that, as the work place becomes more information - oriented, students need more exposure to possible job opportu nities. "We're wanting to create in th students a belief in themselves, a Everyone's problem y family moved to Rose Circle 11 years ago, before the traffic volume necessi- tated the four -way stop at Munson Avenue and Francis Drive. At that time my kids played soc- cer and Tee -ball and my wife and I coached the teams at College Hills School and Thomas Park. Some of the kids walked or biked from as far as Merry Oaks Drive. Their parents had no concerns about crossing Munson Avenue. If Munson Avenue were open today, parents of young children would have a lot of concern. I no longer have those worries sense of the future and an ability to see that what they do in school relates to life," he said. College Station Police Officer Bob Price said he enjoys working with students, and saw the men - toring program as a way to con- tinue that. "I have a high school kid and it is mind - boggling — the curricu lum, the peer pressure and other things. There is a lot more than when I was in school," he said. "These kids have a lot of deci- sions to make. I want to help them make some goals, and maybe 1 can help them iron out what they want to do," Price said. "If I can do something to help kids, then I have accomplished something as a parent and as an adult." Officials with the city and the district say they will monitor the program and evaluate it for future expansion. "One of the things we recognize is that, while we are city govern- ment, we are one of the larger employers in the city," City Man ager Skip Noe said. "We want to be a good corporate citizen. We want to see this start a trend where other employers become e involved with the school dis- trict." 0 11 iy kids because they drive. I tried to impress upon them, [ hope they have learned, that (river's license is not a ticket anywhere they choose. It car Ili expectation of responsibili ty and citizenship, Getting behind the wheel means that they have to show considera- tion for the area they live in, the areas they go to and the ones they go through on the way. Their responsibility is twofold: to reach their destination safely and to avoid being a nuisance en route. My youngest son expects to drive to the high school in a year or two. He already knows that, if he wants to keep his driving privileges, the residential streets around the high school are off limits. The fact is that the problem of traffic on residential streets is not a problem for a few on Munson Avenue or a larger group in Col- lege Hills, but it extends through- out the city. By reducing traffic or diverting it around residential areas, we can have a city that will still be attrac- tive to new families 10 or 20 years from now, and who just might be our own kids. PUBLIC NOTICE Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals Meeting Construction Board of ustments and Appeals will the at at 6:00 p.m lty n Hall, ining Room, V of College Station, Mon - 1, January 25, 1999- Presentation for City of College Station Ethics Ordinance. variance 99 -001, to requesr modification to Section 1006.2.4, 1994 Standard Building Code. The app is Jim Woods. If you have any questions, please cal me at (409)764 -3743. Thanl you for y ur assistance. Sincerey Lisa Hankin Building Techniciar 01- 14 -99, 01 -15 -99 The Eagle, Friday, January 15, 1999 CS sees ri se in DWIs Z_" • Statistics show robberies drop in Bryan By GENEVA WHITMARSH Eagle Staff Writer The number of people arrested for driving while intoxicated in College Sta- tion more than doubled in 1998, as compared to 1997, while the number of report- ed robberies in Bryan dropped 49 percent, accord ing to statistics recently released from both police departments. The most dramatic in- crease statistically for Col- lege Station was the number of DWI arrests recorded dur- ing the year. The number climbed from 210 in 1997 to 474 in 1998, statistics show. "We're trying to get the message out that if you drink and drive, you'll be arrested," College Station Police Chief Edgar Feldman said. "People may say we've done a good job arresting DWI offenders but, at the same time, that number means we have those people on the road." Feldman said officers have increased patrols in certain locations of the city where there tend to be a large number of DWI offend- ers. "We're stopping more peo- ple and the likelihood that we run into a [DWI offender] increases," he said. In Bryan, the number of DWI arrests increased by nine per- cent, from 501 in 1997 to 547 in 1998, sta- tistics show. The number of •FREEMAN robberies in Bryan, including aggravated robberies, dropped from 101 in 1997 to 52 in 1998 the most dramatic statistical decrease for Bryan in the report. "In the past, a lot of the robberies were multiple rob- beries — one person would go out and hit store after store," Bryan Police Chief Lee Freeman said. "We did- n't seem to have so much of that this year." Freeman also attributed the decrease to a recently passed ordinance requiring convenience store operators to videotape activity in and around stores. In College Station, rob- beries — including aggravat- The City of College Station's Public Works Division is currently accepting applications for a: TECHNICIAN Responsible for the maintenance, operation, repair and testing of electrical /electronic equipment, signal structures and all hardware related to traffic signalization devices. Must be able to read, comprehend and analyze blue prints and schematics. This position requires a higgh school diploma or GED, two years working experience with electricaf/electronic circuitry, with a minimum of two years traffic signal experience. Must be able to utilize hand tools and electronic test equipment. This position involves contact with both internal and external customers, thus requiring good interpersonal skills. The City offers a full benefit package, including paid vacation, health and life insurance, retirement plan and opportunities for higher education through tuition reimbursement. Salary: $11.93 - $13.83 /Hour, Depending on Qualifications Deadline to apply: February 4, 1999 Must submit a completed City of College Station application. Apply at City of ColkV Station Human Resources Department 1,101 S. Texas Avenue College Station, TX 77840 Internet: www.lockon.com /jobline /cstx.htm ed robberies — dipped from 40 in 1997 to 29 in 1998, a drop that Feldman said "is hard to put a finger on." "People are more con- scious of their surroundings and community policing has some impact," he said, "but there are some types of crim- es where it doesn't make a lot of difference what we do ... they tend to fluctuate." College Station finished the year with no murders, while Bryan reported three homicides compared to four — two murders and two neg- ligent homicides — in 1997. In Bryan,the number of sexual assaults — including sexual FELDMAN assaults against children decreased from 61 in 1997 to 51 in 1998. In College Station, the number of sexual assaults in the same catego- ry increased from 30 in 1997 to 39 in 1998. Officials in Bryan and Col- See CRIME, Page A4 ( ^ Coh�►hUec{ Ph b01-00 The City of College Station's Office of Technology and Information Department is currently recruiting for a: Micro Computer S ecialist Qualified applicants should have either a degree m Computer Science or in a related field or a minimum of 2 years applicable experience. This position will be responsible for microcomputer hardware and software installation, configuration and repair of new and existing computers and peripherals, and for the troubleshooting of software. Applicant must have working knowledge of PC hardware, Windows '95 and the installation of software. CNA and /or MCPS deli is preferred. The City offers a full retire ment plan and c oppor rt tunities for higher education through tuition reimbursement. Salary: $12.68/Hour, D.O.Q. Deadline to apply: January 27, 1999 Must submit a completed City of College Station Application Apply at: City of College Station Human Resources Department 1101 S. Texas Avenue College Station, TX 77840 Internet: www.lorknn The EagZe, Sunday, January 17, 1999 CZ og r« am Cn s+ ID4 C) +r Cn U oo t N rn an d cts , !L3' Cz S d ' CZ 0 CO .� .O d d CiS ° tan+ ~ - ' ,., ° O >+ � := 0 >�� � m� U 0U+.' °�'xa�.o.a�i U C� �� U0 v)OCntan o � s~ RS ° U CZ c�a a�i . " s ue i"�+ CCn .�.., O f +� Camn co 4.1 (A - � a) U � � +�.., O 'O O . as Cz p c,s y � ° $­1 � o O + ° + ° 0 bA �. 1aA0 >a O d t]0 M cn En �✓ p tq O�+ U 0 Cz Cis m Cn and 4 J + , > .�°� 0 00 0"o U °per a °Ia .� �IU Cz .� off, �• ° c� a c ' i CQL) Cz"O Cz 6 cis �� o ° y +, +� o � yQ M400 0 � ° 41. 0 +� � 3 4 L. Cis n ap (t C� y W 14 134 to 'o . 41 CZ t- CU p�� Cl) � pO� O p0 pi G > Cz 0 cis d 4 . + N tan D N bD^' O S+ O, w N N CB 0 d $ o . U U� � °F, � 5 c moo= j °� + ' o a� 0 pp L •a-+ CZ W CC U t U The City of College Station's Police Department is currently accepting applications for a: PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER The responsibilities of this position will be to receive, process and monitor all incoming prisoners for the Police Department and other agencies; take reports over the telephone or in person; and to process non - emergency telephone calls. Minimum typing speed is 20 wpm. This position requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Involves rotating shift work to maintain 24 hour operation. Chosen applicant must successfully pass an oral interview board conducted by members of the Police Department and an extensive background investigation prior to consideration. The City offers a full benefit package, including paid vacation, health and life insurance, retirement plan and opportunities for higher education through tuition reimbursement. Salary: $9.89 /Hour Deadline to apply: January 21, 1999 Must submit a completed City of College Station application. Apply at: City of College Station Human Resources Department 1101 S. Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 77840 On -Line applications: www.lockon.com/lobline/cstx.htm The City of College Station's Police Department is currently recruiting for the position of: • QUARTERMASTER This position is responsible for the issuance of supplies and equipment for the Police Department, and coordinating facility maintenance and vehicle maintenance. Minimal requirements are a high school diploma or proof of passing a state administered GED test. Must have knowledge of basic computer skills. Must also be able to successfully complete a thorough background investigation and pass a polygraph exam. A valid drivers license is required. This is a full -time position with no benetits. Deadline to apply: January 20, 1999 Salary: $8.50/hour Must submit a completed City of College Station Application Apply at: City of College Station Human Resources Department 1101 S. Texas Avenue College Station, TX 77840 Internet: www.lockon.com /iobline /cstx.htm Equal Opportunity Emplover The City of College Station's Police Department is currently accepting applications for a: COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR This position is responsible for receiving, processing and documenting all calls for service for Police, Fire and medical assistance from the public and relays the information to the appropriate source for assistance. Works with CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch), telephones, radios and recording equipment. Minimal requirements to obtain a job in this position include a high school diploma or GED and the ability to type 30 wpm. Shift work is required. The City offers a full benefit package, including paid vacation, health and life insurance, retirement plan and opportunities for higher education through tuition reimbursement. Salary: $10.31/Hour Deadline to apply: January 21, 1999 Must submit a completed City of College Station application. Apply at: City of College Station Human Resources Department 110 S Coll . Texas Avenue ollege Station, Texas 77840 On -Line applications: www.lockon.comlaobline /c�tx.htm • • The Eagle, Sunday, January 17, 1999 +-, y , - , S4 CV Cis � cl) y ) cn )'0 Q ai d � cC as NO U U O W o N Cd cis cd O E a U0 ? U C11 o o� °0 ■I. CdCn ° +`� > s ;. + c�i a�i a0i U, C's - Sr is d +U.� 0 -4 4 d l do +' U Cn U n s + fz.' O o � 3 03� U The City of College Station's Police Department is currently accepting applications for a: PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER The responsibilities of this position will be to receive, process and monitor all incoming prisoners for the Police Department and other agencies; take reports over the telephone or in person; and to process non - emergency telephone calls. Minimum typing speed is 20 wpm. This position requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Involves rotating shift work to maintain 24 hour operation. Chosen applicant must successfully pass an oral interview board conducted by members of the Police Department and an extensive background investigation prior to consideration. The City offers a full benefit package, including paid vacation, health and life insurance, retirement plan and opportunities for higher education through tuition reimbursement. Salary: $9.89 /Hour Deadline to apply: January 21, 1999 Must submit a completed City of College Station application. Apply at: City of College Station Human Resources Department 1101 S. Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 77840 On -Line applications: www.lockon.com/lobline/cstx.htm The City of College Station's Police Department is currently recruiting for the position of: • QUARTERMASTER This position is responsible for the issuance of supplies and equipment for the Police Department, and coordinating facility maintenance and vehicle maintenance. Minimal requirements are a high school diploma or proof of passing a state administered GED test. Must have knowledge of basic computer skills. Must also be able to successfully complete a thorough background investigation and pass a polygraph exam. A valid drivers license is required. This is a full -time position with no benetits. Deadline to apply: January 20, 1999 Salary: $8.50/hour Must submit a completed City of College Station Application Apply at: City of College Station Human Resources Department 1101 S. Texas Avenue College Station, TX 77840 Internet: www.lockon.com /iobline /cstx.htm Equal Opportunity Emplover The City of College Station's Police Department is currently accepting applications for a: COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR This position is responsible for receiving, processing and documenting all calls for service for Police, Fire and medical assistance from the public and relays the information to the appropriate source for assistance. Works with CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch), telephones, radios and recording equipment. Minimal requirements to obtain a job in this position include a high school diploma or GED and the ability to type 30 wpm. Shift work is required. The City offers a full benefit package, including paid vacation, health and life insurance, retirement plan and opportunities for higher education through tuition reimbursement. Salary: $10.31/Hour Deadline to apply: January 21, 1999 Must submit a completed City of College Station application. Apply at: City of College Station Human Resources Department 110 S Coll . Texas Avenue ollege Station, Texas 77840 On -Line applications: www.lockon.comlaobline /c�tx.htm • • The Eagle, Sunday, January 17, 1999 A terrible solution H ello, College Station City Council. Is anyone home? You have a problem: traffic. It is painfully obvious that your streets transportation infrastruc- ture are inadequate to handle the load. You are always grubbing for more business, more people, more everything and — surprise — all of these things come equipped with more cars. How do we know that it's a problem? Well, what about those 6,000 cars a day that used to travel on Munson Avenue? Did you ever wonder why they were there? No, they weren't on the street to thumb their noses at the local residents or to disturb their beauty sleep. They were there simply to get from point A to point B. And if there was a better way to get from point A to point B, they wouldn't give Munson Avenue a second thought. What is to be done about it? Your "solution" appears to be to block off streets, and increase the light cycle time on the "forever" red lights. Come on, wake up. RON DARBY Bryan The Eagle, Tuesday, January 19, 1999 L] James M. Armstrong Sept. 8, 1918 — Jan. 19, 1999 Services for James M. Armstrong, 80, of Bryan are set for 1 p.m. Thurs- "tlay at Southwood Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Joe Gossett will officiate. Burial will be in College Station Ceme- tery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 1' p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Mr. Armstrong died Tuesday in t'ryan. He was born in Philadelphia, Pa., was a retired lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Air Force and a project leader in the Texas Agriculture Extension Ser- vice at Texas A &M University. He also Was a veterinarian and a Presbyter- ian. Survivors include his wife, Frances Armstrong of Bryan; two sons, James T. Armstrong of Bryan and Richard Armstrong of Austin; two daughters, Mari Obert of College Station and Eleanor Holmes of Dallas; a sister, Jean Crickenberger of Maryland; and Seven grandchildren. Saddened by trash D onnis Baggett's column in The Eagle on Jan. 10 is right on the mark. Driving to and from home on the east side of Texas 6 South at Rock Prairie Road, some common sights are caravans of garbage trucks, builders' clean -up crews and pre- sumably residents of our town hauling trash in the back of their pickup trucks. Even garbage trucks from our own city sanitation department spew trash and garbage onto what could be a pleasant roadside all along the East Bypass and south to the landfill. I often wonder what truckers who have never been to this community must think of us. It is a shame we care so little for our own surroundings that this is not noticed more often. God must be sad that we do this to his beauti- ful planet. CHARLOTTE WYNN !(/&d College Station The Eagle, Wednesday, January 20, 1999 REQUEST FOR BIDS BID # 99 -39 Substation 138KVSF6 Circuit Breaker The City of College Sta- tion is accepting bids for the purchase of a Substation 138KvSF6 Circuit Breaker. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division, City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, February 18 , 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. Specifications are included in the total bid package which is available at : McCord Engineering 7607 Eastmark Dr. Suite 102 College Station, TX 77842 Phone: (409) 764 -8356 Fax: (409) 764 -9644 E -Mail: dwitte @ mccordeng.com The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Plan- ning and Zoning Commis- sion will hold a public hear- ing to consider a Conditional Use Permit request for a vet- erinary hospital with inside boarding of small animals, to be located at 111 Rock Prai- rie Road. The applicant is Agnes E. Rupley, DVM, ABVR This request will be consid- ered on Thursday, February 4, 1999 at 7:00 P.M. at the City Hall Council Chambers at 1101 Texas Avenue South. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409) 764 -3547 or (TDD) 1 -800- 735 -298 For additional information, please contact the Planning Office at (409)764 -35 Sabine McCully Senior Planner 1 -20 -99 1- 20 -99, 1 -27 -99 1 _. - L N_ O N N ro a— U O O C ry D N co _E D dL-' In N ) 3 1d5 V — L� N w L_ m m U C m m 3 o a > E rn a o y d o aaY a�a o � Q) N' z 0 01 -0 O O y O_ .% L C D_ m c0 ro N m �ro E axo`t c3:T > CQ i'; rn �M10 o a o �m O'S E0 O2 m N Cr T wNVroidoocc�coatam LooE Q o oLm m v E m F- p o m° E o=° ° c E o �c c 47 _0 0."O ro 0 0):F; CL 3 ca m ro (O ro I REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -40 Northgate Facade Improvements - Holick Building Sealed bids addressed to Mr. Johnny Holick, for North - gate Facade Improvements Grant Program, The Holick Building, 106 College Main, College Station, Texas will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division, City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, January 28, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City of College Station, City Hall. All bids re- ceived after that time will be returned unopened. SCOPE OF WORK: Demoli- tion; restoration, tuckpointing and cleaning; rough and fin- ish carpentry; flashing and sheet metal; caulking and sealing; aluminum fixed glass frames; hollow metal doors and frames; finish hardware; glass and glazing; painting and finishing; pro- tective covers; electrical lighting. INFORMATION AND BID- DING DOCUMENTS: Two (2) sets of Drawings and Specifications may be ob- tained from The Arkitex Studio, Inc. 511 University Drive East, Suite 201 College Station, Texas 77840 (409) 260 -2635 upon deposit of two (2) checks, each in the amount of $25.00 made payable to the Architect. Both checks will be returned if a bid is submitted and Drawings, Specifications and all Ad- denda are returned to the Architect in good condition within two weeks of the date of bid. If no bid is submitted and the Drawings and Speci- fications are returned within two weeks, only one check will be returned, otherwise no refunds will be made. Ad- ditional single sets may be obtained by suppliers and subcontractors upon deposit of one check for $25.00 pay- able to the Architect. Such checks will be returned if Drawings, Specifications and all Addenda are returned to the Architect in good condi- tion within two weeks of the date of bid. Otherwise no refund will be made. • The EagZe, Wednesday, January 20, 1999 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -44 Crushed Limestone The City of College Sta- tion is accepting bids for the Annual Blanket Order for Crushed Limestone. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division, City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 200 PM, January 28, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. Specifications are included in the total bid package which is available the above address or by request by phone at (409) 764 -3823 or E -mail at jfinkes@ci.college- station.tx.us. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. 1/14/99, 1/21/99 • 6 Eag4e, Wednesday, cTanuary 21', 1999 LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE )RDINANCE NO. 2367 WAS PASSED AND APPROVED ON JANUARY 14, 1999 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY )F COLLEGE STATION meeting in regular session at the 'ollege Station Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue, said iotice of meeting posted in accordance with Title 5, Texas 3overnment Code. Said Ordinance, signed by the Mayor and July recorded in the official records of the city, is captioned as follows: AN ORDINANCE REZONING A PARCEL OF LAND TOTALING 93.5 ACRES LOCATED IN THE ROBERT STE- VENSON LEAGUE, ABSTRACT NO. 54, KNOWN AS THE ALEXANDRIA SUBDIVISION, IN COLLEGE STATION, BRA - ZOS COUNTY, TEXAS. The subject 93.54 tract described by metes and bounds in Ex- hibit B (attached to the official record), is rezoned from A -O Agricultural Open to R -1 single Family Residential. A public hearing was held and notice was provided in the newspaper according to procedures in the Zoning Ordinance. Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction therof shall be punishible by a fine not less than Twenty -Five Dollars ($25.00) nor more than Two Thou- sand Dollars ($2000.00). Each day such violation shall contin- ue or be permitted to continue, shall be deemed a separate of- fense. Said Ordinance, being a penal ordinance, becomes of fective ten (10) days after its passage by the City Council aE provided by Section 35 of the Charter of the City of COIIegE Station. A complete text of the above named ordinance car be seen at the Office of the City Secretary, 1101 Texas Ave nue. College Station, Texas. 1- 22 -99, 1 -23 -99 ORDINANCE NO. 2366 WAS PASSED AND APPROVED ON JANUARY 14, 1999 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION meeting in regular session at the College Station Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue, said meeting having been posted in accordance with Title 5, Texas Government Code. Said Ordinance, signed by the Mayor and duly recorded in the official records of the city, is captioned as follows: AN ORDINANCE REZONING TWO PARCELS OF LAND TOTALING 28.0 ACRES LOCATED IN THE CRAW - FORD BURNETT SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 7 IN COLLEGE STATION, BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS. Tract 1. The subject 8.43 acre tract described by metes and bounds in Exhibit B (attached to the official record) is rezoned from A -O Agricultural Open to R -1 B Single Family Residential. Tract 2. The subject 19.57 acre tract described by metes and bounds in Exhibit C (attached to the official record) is rezoned from A -O Agricultural Open to R -1 Single Family Residential. A public hearing was held and notice was provided in the newspaper according to procedures in the Zoning Ordinance. Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction therof shall be punishible by a fine not less than Twenty -Five Dollars ($25.00) nor more than Two Thou- sand Dollars ($2000.00). Each day such violation shall contin- ue or be permitted to continue. shall be deemed a separate of- fense. Said Ordinance, being a penal ordinance, becomes ef- fective ten (10) days after its passage by the City Council as provided by Section 35 of the Charter of the City of College Station. A complete text of the above named ordinance can be seen at the Office of the City Secretary, 1101 Texas Ave- nue, College Station, Texas. Connie Hooks City Secretary Connie Hook: City Secretay 1- 22 -99. 1 -23 -99 The- Eagle, rp -4aay, STanuarzy 22, 1999 LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 2364 WAS PASSED AND APPROVED ON JANUARY 14, 1999 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION meeting in regular session at the College Station Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue, said notice of meeting posted in accordance with Title 5, Texas Government Code. Said Ordinance, signed by the Mayor and duly recorded in the official records of the city, is captioned as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10, `TRAF- FIC CODE" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS BY AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS AS SET OUT BELOW; PROVIDING A SEVERA- BILITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING A PENALTY. 3.E(2) (e): ii FM 2154, for traffic moving in a southerly direction for the first 0.291 mile from the intersection of the most north- erly ramp of FM 60 interchange, the speed limit shall be forth (40) miles per hour. For the next 0.570 mile, the speed limit shall be thirty -five (35) miles per hour. For the next 0.331 mile, the speed limit shall be forty (40) miles per hour. For the next 1.523 mile, the speed limit shall be forty (40) miles per hour to the south city limit of College Station. FM 2154 for traffic moving in a northerly direction, for the first 1.523 mile from the south city limit of College Station, the speed limit shall be forty -five (45) miles per hour. For the next 0.331 mile, the speed limit shall be forty (40) miles per hour. For the next .0570 mile, the speed limit shall be (35) miles per hour. For the next 0.291 mile, the speed limit shall be forty (40) miles per hour to the intersection of the most northerly ramp of the FM 60 interchange. Any person, firm or corporation violating any provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine not less than Twenty Five Dollars ($25.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dol- lars ($500.00). Each day such violation shall continue or be permitted to continue, shall be deemed a separate offense. Said Ordinance being a penal ordinance, becomes effective ten (10) days after its passage by the City Council as required by Section 35 of the Charter of the City of College Station. A complete text of the ordinance is filed in the office of the City Secretary. Connie Hooks City Secretary 1- 22 -99, 1 -23 -99 •- REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 9948 15Kv Distribution Breaker The City of College Station is accepting bids on a 15Kv Distribution Breaker. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division, City Hail 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, February 18, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. Specifications are included in the total bid package which is available at the address listed above, by phone at: (409) 764 -3823 or e -mail at: jfinkes@ci.college- station.tx.us The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. 1- 22- 99,1 -29 -99 J C I The EagZe, Friday, January 22, 1999 LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 2366 WAS PASSED AND APPROVED ON JANUARY 14, 1999 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION meeting in regular session at the College Station Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue, said meeting having been posted in accordance with Title 5, Texas Government Code. Said Ordinance, signed by the Mayor and duly recorded in the official records of the city, is captioned as follows: AN ORDINANCE REZONING TWO PARCELS OF LAND TOTALING 28.0 ACRES LOCATED IN THE CRAW - FORD BURNETT SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 7 IN COLLEGE STATION, BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS. Tract 1. The subject 8.43 acre tract described by metes and bounds in Exhibit B (attached to the official record) is rezoned from A -O Agricultural Open to R -1B Single Family Residential. Tract 2. The subject 19.57 acre tract described by metes and bounds in Exhibit C (attached to the official record) is rezoned from A -O Agricultural Open to R -1 Single Family Residential. A public hearing was held and notice was provided in the newspaper according to procedures in the Zoning Ordinance. Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction therof shall be punishible by a fine not less than Twenty -Five Dollars ($25.00) nor more than Two Thou- sand Dollars ($2000.00). Each day such violation shall contin- ue or be permitted to continue, shall be deemed a separate of- fense. Said Ordinance, being a penal ordinance, becomes ef- fective ten (10) days after its passage by the City Council as provided by Section 35 of the Charter of the City of College Station. A complete text of the above named ordinance can be seen at the Office of the City Secretary, 1101 Texas Ave- nue, College Station, Texas. Connie Hooks City Secretary 1- 22 -99, 1 -23 -99 LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 2364 WAS PASSED AND APPROVED ON JANUARY 14, 1999 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION meeting in regular session at the College Station Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue, said notice of meeting posted in accordance with Title 5, Texas Government Code. Said Ordinance, signed by the Mayor and duly recorded in the official records of the city, is captioned as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10, "TRAF- FIC CODE" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS BY AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS AS SET OUT BELOW; PROVIDING A SEVERA- BILITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING A PENALTY. 3.E(2) (e): ii FM 2154, for traffic moving in a southerly direction for the first 0.291 mile from the intersection of the most north- erly ramp of FM 60 interchange, the speed limit shall be forth (40) miles per hour. For the next 0.570 mile, the speed limit shall be thirty -five (35) miles per hour. For the next 0.331 mile, the speed limit shall be forty (40) miles per hour. For the next 1.523 mile, the speed limit shall be forty (40) miles per hour to the south city limit of College Station. FM 2154 for traffic moving in a northerly direction, for the first 1.523 mile from the south city limit of College Station, the speed limit shall be forty-five (45) miles per hour. For the next 0.331 mile, the speed limit shall be forty (40) miles per hour. For the next .0570 mile, the speed limit shall be (35) miles per hour. For the next 0.291 mile, the speed limit shall be forty (40) miles per hour to the intersection of the most northerly ramp of the FM 60 interchange. Connie Hooks City Secretary 1- 22 -99, 1 -23 -99 Any person, firm or corporation violating any provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine not less than Twenty Five Dollars ($25.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dol- lars ($500.00). Each day such violation shall continue or be permitted to continue, shall be deemed a separate offense. Said Ordinance being a penal ordinance, becomes effective ten (10) days after its passage by the City Council as required by Section 35 of the Charter of the City of College Station. A complete text of the ordinance is filed in the office of the City Secretary. LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 2367 WAS PASSED AND APPROVED ON JANUARY 14, 1999 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION meeting in regular session at the College Station Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue, said notice of meeting posted in accordance with Title 5, Texas Government Code. Said Ordinance, signed by the Mayor and duly recorded in the official records of the city, is captioned as follows: AN ORDINANCE REZONING A PARCEL OF LAND TOTALING 93.5 ACRES LOCATED IN THE ROBERT STE- VENSON LEAGUE, ABSTRACT NO. 54, KNOWN AS THE ALEXANDRIA SUBDIVISION, IN COLLEGE STATION, BRA - ZOS COUNTY, TEXAS. The subject 93.54 tract described by metes and bounds in Ex- hibit B (attached to the official record), is rezoned from A -O Agricultural Open to R -1 single Family Residential. A public hearing was held and notice was provided in the newspaper according to procedures in the Zoning Ordinance. Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction therof shall be punishible by a fine not less than Twenty -Five Dollars ($25.00) nor more than Two Thou- sand Dollars ($2000.00). Each day such violation shall contin- ue or be permitted to continue, shall be deemed a separate of- fense. Said Ordinance, being a penal ordinance, becomes ef- fective ten (10) days after its passage by the City Council as provided by Section 35 of the Charter of the City of College Station. A complete text of the above named ordinance can be seen at the Office of the City Secretary, 1101 Texas Ave- nue, College Station, Texas. Connie Hooks City Secretary 1- 22 -99, 1 -23 -99 The Eagle, Saturday, January 23, 1999 Permit for parish hall approved By BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff Writer The College Station Planning and Zoning Com- mission has approved a conditional -use permit for a new parish hall on the grounds of the St. Thomas Episcopal Church. The church, located at 906 George Bush Drive, made the request in order to replace its one -story parish hall with a larger, two- story, 12,000 square - foot building. The commission attached three conditions: The building cannot exceed 35 feet in height or have a great impact on drainage, and the church must maintain existing wooden fences, according to Senior city planner Sabine McCully. The commission also unanimously approved a conditional -use permit for an Ismaili Community Center to be located on the northeast corner of Rock Prairie Road and Edelweiss Avenue. The permit will ;tie restricted to only that purpose. The commission also denied a request to rezone about 18 acres in the Raintree subdivision to allow - multifamily, commercial and office development. i In other business, the commission: ■ Unanimously approved a conditional -use per- mit for a fraternity house to be located at 707 Luther St., west of the Melrose Apartments. ■ Unanimously approved a conditional -use per- mit for a restaurant to be located in the Post Oak Vil- lage Shopping Center. ■ Voted 4 -2 to grant a rezoning request for 2.77 acres located at 1900 F.M. 158 on the west side between University Drive and Harvey Road. The request was to rezone the parcel from R -1 single fam- ily to C -2 commercial- industrial to allow for expan- sion of an existing welding shop. Two commission- ers voted against, urging that the area be studied and arguing that the request was too piecemeal for the area, which will see more development in the future, McCully said. ■ Unanimously approved final plats for Edelweiss Estates Phase 7A, located west of Edelweiss Avenue just north of Mortier Drive; for about 12 acres of West Wolf Pen Creek located along the south side of Harvey Road between OfficeMax and Woodstock Condominiums; and about 30 acres in the extra ter- ritorial jurisdiction containing 14 lots located south of Nantucket Phase 2 and a resubdivision of the Deer Park subdivision. The eagle, Saturday, January 23, 1999 B -CS earns No. 4 spot in liv�.ble cities ranking By JOHN KIRSCH Eagle Staff Writer The Bryan- College Station area ranks fourth on a new listing of the nation's most livable cities. The Editor & Publisher Market Guide lists Iowa City, Iowa, as the nation's most livable city, accord- ing to the guide's Better Living Index, a new addition to the 75th annual market guide. Factors such as cost of living, crime and education were weight- ed to produce the Better Living Index, according to a report in the Jan. 16 issue of Editor & Publisher magazine. The magazine produces the market guide, which includes demographic and economic data used by marketers. Other ranking tables include population, dispos- able income, income per house- hold, total retail sales, and retail sales in nine specific categories. Local officials said they were pleased by the ranking for the Bryan- College Station area. "I'm not surprised in the sense that I believe the community is number one," College Station List <;(" From Al being number four is definitely something to be proud of. ­I think it has a lot to do with the citizens — we have a very friendly, caring community," she said, adding: "Also, with [Texas A &M Uni- versity] being here, we have a lot of cultural activities and pro- grams that come with a world - class university." The top five livable metro areas in the United States, according to the 75th annual Editor & Publisher Market Guide's Better Living Index, are as follows: 1. Iowa City, Iowa. 2. Boulder- Longmont, Colo. 3. Columbia, Mo. 4. Bryan - College Station. 5. Gainesville, Fla. ■ Source: The Editor & Publisher Market Guide Mayor Lynn McIhaney said, "but See LIST, Page A8 Bryan Mayor Lonnie Stabler said it would help in efforts to bring new industry to the area. ,, It's always nice to have a national organization acknowl- edge what you already know," College Station City Manager Skip Noe said. The top five livable metro areas, in order, were Iowa City; Boulder- Longmont, Colo.; Colum- bia, Mo.; Bryan- College Station; and Gainesville, Fla. The market guide includes rankings for 315 metropolitan areas, said David Williams, mar- keting director for Editor & Pub- lisher. 4k, Also included is information on the top 250 counties and the top 250 newspaper cities in the Unit- ed States. "The focus of the market guide has always been data to assist marketers," publisher Colin Phillips told Editor & Publisher. "Demographic and economic data, combined with quality of life data, made our market guide unique," he said. , This combina- tion of data also makes the mar- ket guide a frequent recommen- dation by librarians for people seeking relocation data." The Eagle, Sunday, January 24, 1999 LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 2368 WAS PASSED AND APPROVED ON JANUARY 14, 1999 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION meeting in regular session at the College Station Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue, said notice of meeting posted in accordance with Title 5, Texas Government Code. Said Ordinance, signed by the Mayor and duly recorded in the official records of the city, is captioned as follows: AN ORDINANCE REPLACING "CHAPTER 9 SUBDI- VISIONS, SECTION 10, REQUIREMENTS FOR PARK LAND DEDICATION" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, SET OUT BELOW IN "EXHIBIT A" PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING A PENALTY. Exhibit A filed in the official record states the new requirements for park land dedication. Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not less than Twenty -Five Dollars ($25.00) nor more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2000.00). Each day such violation shall continue or be permitted to continue, shall be deemed a sepa- rate offense. Said Ordinance shall become effective six months after its passage by the City Council. A complete text of the ordinance is filed in the office of the City Secretary. Connie Hooks City Secretary 1-25-99,1-26-99 Y� " REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -46 Compost Bins The City of College Sta- tion is accepting bids for the purchase of Compost Bins. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division, City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, February 3, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. Specifications are included in the total bid package which is available at the above address or by phone at (409) 764 -3823 or by e -mail, jfinkes.ci.college-sta tion.tx.us. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. S ti 1- 25 -99, 2 -1 -99 REQUEST FOR ttitJa Bid # 99 -41 Janitorial Supplies The City of College Station is accepting bids for the An- nual Blanket Order for Jani- torial Supplies. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division. City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 intil 2:00 PM, February 9, 1999, at which time bids will )e opened at City Hall. All Dids received after that time will be returned unopened. Specifications are included in the total bid package which is available at the above address, by phone at (409) 764 -3823 or by e -mail at jfinkes@ci.college station.tx.us The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and rregulari ties. 1- 25 -99, 2-1 -99 The EagZe, January 25, 1999 Monday Stay off Carter Creek T his is in reference to a letter written from a resident on Munson Avenue wanting to "protect their residential street." Try living on Carter Creek Park- way. It is one of the most traveled residential streets in Bryan. My family has lived there for 20 years and had to constantly fight to get out of our driveway and have had several accidents because peo- ple drive too fast and too close. I doubt very many of the people passing us actually live on my street. Since the residents of Munson Avenue seem to think that closing Munson Avenue to all traffic is the best solution, then please consider closing Carter Creek Parkway to only its residents. We would love to be able to play in the streets and enjoy the quietness that closing it would bring. Instead, we residents know that the high traffic is a part of living on our street, in a growing city. We may not like the traffic, but we will put up with it or we would move. Oh, as for all the residents living on Munson Avenue, please avoid Carter Creek Parkway, for you might disturb us. KIM GUERRERO Bryan REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -49 Bunker Gear & Accessories The City of College Sta- tion is accepting bids on Bunker Gear & Accessories for the City of College Sta- tion Fire Dept. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services, Division, City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, February 10, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. Specifications are included in the total bid package which is available at the above address, by phone at: (409) 823 -3823 or by e -mail at: jfinkes@ci.college -sta- tion.tx.us. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulan- ties. 1 1- 26 -99, 2 -2 -99 The Eagle, Tuesday, January 26, 1999 REQUEST Bid k 99 -43 Office Furniture for the Utility Customer Service Center The City of College Sta' lion is accepting bids on Of- fice Furniture (Desks, Con- ference Tables and Chairs) for the Utility Customer Serv- ice Center at Krenek Tap Road, College Station, TX. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division, City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, February 10, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. Specifications are inauaeo in the total bid package which is available upon re- quest at the above address, by phone at: (409) 764 -3823 or e-mail: jfinkes@ci.college station.tx.us. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. 1- 27 -99, 2 -3 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING College Station City incil will hold a public wring to consider a rezon request for approximate - 0.6 acres located in the , theast quadrant of the in- section of Texas Avenue d Holleman Drive. This re- est is to rezone two sepa- e lots from WPC Wolf Pen eek to C-1 General Com- ie hearing will be held in e Council Room of the C01- ge Station City Hall, 1101 �xas Avenue at the 6:00 m. meeting of the Commis - on on Thursday, February 1. 1999. request for sign inter- five services for the hear - impaired must be made hours before the meeting. make arrangements call 19)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 3- 735 -2989. additional information, e contact me at (409) Kee Planner 1 -27 -99 Bid It 9947 Crawler- Loader for Landfill The City of College Station is accepting bids on the above referenced item. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division, City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77640 until 2:00 PM, February 10, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. Specifications are included in the total bid package which is available upon re- quest at the above address, by phone at: (409) 764 -3823 or e -mail: jfinkesizilci.college gtalion.tx.us . The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- 1- 27 -99, 2 -3 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a rezon- ing request for approximate- ly 2.77 acres located on the west side of FM 158, south of University Drive and north of Harvey Road, from R -1 Single Family Residential tc C -2 Commercial - Industrial. The hearing will be held in he Council Room of the Col. ege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:OC p.m. meeting of the Commis sion on Thursday, February 11, 1999. 1ny request for sign inter - )retive services for the hear - ng impaired must be made 18 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call 409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 300- 735 -2989. additional information e contact me at (409 Sabine McCully Senior Planner NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station City' Council will hold a public hearing to consider a rezon- ing request for approximate- ly 18 acres in the Raintree Subdivision from R -1 Single Family and A -O Agricultural Open to A -P Administrative Professional, R -5 Apartment/Medium Density, R -3 Townhouse, and C-B Business Commercial. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:00 p.m. meeting of the Commis- sion on Thursday, February 11. 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact me at (409) 764 -3570. McCully Planner 1 -27 -99 REQUEST FOR BIDS BID # 99 -39 Substation 138KVSF6 Circuit Breaker The City of College 5r tion is accepting bids for t purchase of a Substati 138KvSF6 Circuit Break Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division, City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, February 18 1999, at which time bids w be opened at City Hall. < bids received after that tirr will be returned unopened. Specifications are i in the total bid I which is available at : McCord Engineering 7607 Eastmark Dr. Suite 102 College Station, TX 77842 Phone:(409)76 -8356 Fax: (409) 764 -9644 E -Mail: dwitte@ mccorcieng.com The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive nfnrmalities and irregulari- 1- 20 -99, 1 -27 John F. Blair Sept. 3, 1908 — Jan. 25, 1999 Graveside services for John F. Blair, 90, of College Station are set for 20:30 a.m. Thursday at College Sta- tion City Cemetery. The Rev. Malcolm Bane of First 13aptist Church in Bryan will officiate. Arrangements are under the direc- tion of Callaway -Jones Funeral Home in Bryan. Mr. Blair died Monday in Brazos Val - ley Geriatric Center in College Station. He was born in Newton, Kan., was an electrical engineer and a member of the First Christian Church in Hous- ton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nell M. Blair. Survivors include a daughter and son -in law, Judy B. and Michael D. HIII of Sweetwater, Texas; and two grand- children. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Abilene or a chari- ty of choice. The EagZe, Wednesday, January 27, 1999 c Council to discus capital work plan By BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff' Writer A schedule for completing the list of capital improvement pro- jects voters approved in Novem- ber will be discussed during the College Station City Council workshop session Thursday. Voters approved six proposi- tions totaling $24.24 million for road work, park improvements, greenbelt and floodplain acquisi- tion, traffic signalization and a new fire station. The council will review a proposed schedule that initiates some of the projects this year — purchase land for a new city cemetery, for example — and schedules the completion of the remainder by fiscal 2003. During the regular meeting, the council will discuss a resolution condemning three lots for the Northgate parking garage. City Manager Skip Noe said Tuesday that the owner, Mont Lawyer, may close on the property before Thursday. The council also will approve articles of incorporation for the Council From A7 area included in the Wolf Pen Creek Master Plan. The contract will be paid for by the Wolf Pen Creek Tax Increment Fund. Mayor Lynn McIlhaney will present members of the Texas College Station Business Develop; ment Corp. that will focus on retaining existing businesses. The agency initially would not be funded, Noe said, and its activities would not conflict with those of the Bryan - College Station Eco- nomic Develop- ment Corp. The council also will consid: er a facade improvement program grain of $100,855 WE Loupot's Boor- McILHANEY store, 355 Uni- versity Drive. The grant will be paid with Com- munity Development Block Grant funds and the owner will be required to provide $41,795 in matching funds. In other business, the council will consider a contract for $50,000 with McClure Engineering Inc. to develop a conceptual design for the George Bush Drive East exten- sion and various projects in the See COUNCIL, Page Al2 A &M University football team and head coach R.C. Slocum with a plaque and proclamation honor- ing the 1998 season and their vic- tory as Big 12 Champions. The 3 p.m. workshop session will be held in the council cham- bers at City Hall, 1101 Texas Ave. The 6 p.m. regular meeting will be held in the same location. For more information, call 764- 3500. The EagZe January 28, 1999 - 1,9rSdAV Proiects slated without tax hike CS council to issue $2.2 million in bonds for land purchase, road plans By BOB SCHOBER '%r Eagle Staff' Writer Booming economic growth will allow the city of College Station to begin work this year on some voter - approved capital improvement projects without raising taxes, the College Station City Council was told Thursday. The city has added about $80 million in property value, which means the city can issue $2.2 million in bonds this year with- out a tax impact, Fiscal Services director Charles Cryan said. The remainder of the $24.24 million capital improvement bonds approved last November will be issued in increments through fiscal 2003. The projects that will start this year include the purchase of land for a new city cemetery and engineering work for several road projects, including the Rock Prairie Road realignment. First installments will be made on several other projects. Voters approved money for streets, traf- fic management, a new fire station and the rehabilitation of an existing station, land for a proposed new city center, park devel- opment and improvements, and greenbelt and floodplain acquisition. Completion of the projects will be sched uled over five years, with each year's fund ing depending on the city's ability to issu( bonds without raising taxes, Cryan said Also figured in are the perceived deman( and completion time for the project and city staffs ability to oversee the work. "We're extending out until later the pro jects with less impact on the citizens," hi said. For example, all bonds for the $910,00 See CS, Page Ai C S for the team's great year. "I don't think we could have Expensive parking accomplished it without the he new city parking lot at o >- fans" he said. has been in opera T tion W d In other business, the council: now for more than four - n Unanimously approved anti months. Anyone who has visited expansion and rehabilitation of cles of incorporation for the Col- the a area during the mid Fire Station 2 would be issued by lege Station Business Develop - f the day has observed that of the the o y fiscal 2000, whereas the $1.56 mil- ment Corp., which will focus on thi s car lot is less than a third this lion to purchase land for the pro- retail. development and other full on n weekdays posed new city center would be development issues not currently Parking fees for the first four issued in fiscal 2001 and fiscal addressed by the Bryan- College months are about $267 per parking 2002. Park improvements and Station Economic Development space. Considering this limited greenbelt and floodplain acquisi- Corp. The council will consider operation, I forecast the annual tion would be paid for with bonds appointments to a board of direc- parking fees to be about $800 per NOW issued each year through fiscal tors at a future meeting. parking space per year. The pro - 2003. The sequence could change n Voted 5 -1, with Councilman posed 700 -plus parking garage was depending on "development Swiki Anderson voting against justified based on an estimate that needs," Cryan said. and Councilman David Hickson the annual parking fees would Opening the regular meeting absent, to proceed with condem- more than $1,500 per parking space Thursday, Mayor Lynn McIl- nation of three lots for the' North- per year. This estimate assumed haney proclaimed February as gate parking garage. there would bean average of more International Students Month n Approved a $100,855 grant for than cars in the parking garage and presented a proclamation of a Facade Improvement Program at a time when the new surface lot congratulation and a plaque to project for Loupot's Bookstore on is only a third full. Texas A &M University head foot- University Avenue. The council It is obvious that the proposed ball coach R.C. Slocum and three directed city staff to negotiate garage will not pay for itself, even A &M football players. with the contractor, Orion Con- with the planned elimination of 300 Slocum thanked the council struction, and the store owner to on street parking spaces. and praised the public's support possibly lower the project's cost. J.R. "DICK" BIRDWELL College Station - a a) m> Y ° O Y The EagZe January 29, 1999 Fy j m C 6 F E do) t�od ~ o >- O W d Yar O N A — N N= .Y N N O M ao fa d 7 Im ¢ m o ins = 2� =£0. JCL 0>C?c° 1 rn O u. o a d 6 6 : 2 a'in.Qao a U_ 0 :3 a - oam�� n C� ? a- � d) C\1 y w 5 a m U� a) m o v y Zi o c U LU °i a > °�occ°i ovc�io � m n U Lyo �mac a3o >j cm> a�io'� oo roNV ^j a 'o` ° oa' a ai a O U ro .� ftl .ca N W ¢ > m N U U a) a� m y : O U a U N a 2 a1 0) o N tq y v �' c 'm o U m t o E L F- . 03 = ur _a crn acv- a cm 'CWS5LW �- a, > o`v aB3 U) d� Y The EagZe January 29, 1999 Fy j Football honors The Eag4e, Friday, January 29, 1999 Eagle Photo /Butch Ireland College Station Mayor Lynn Mcllhaney reads a proclamation honoring the ten as the proclamation was read at the beginning of the City Council Texas A &M University football team's Big 12 Championship - winning sea- meeting Thursday night. Also on hand for the presentation were football son. Coach R.C. Slocum (center) and linebacker Dat Nguyen (right) lis- players Rich Coady and Toya Jones. City Council honors Texas A &M football C BY ANDREA BROCKMAN The Battalion In honor of their Big 12 Cham- pionship season, the College Sta- tion City Council issued a procla- mation and presented Coach R. C. Slocum and the Texas A&M Foot- ball team a plaque Thursday. Mayor Lynn Mcllhaney read the proclamation, which recognized the team's second - straight perfect home schedule, its ranking of 11th in the nation, its win against No. 2 University of Nebraska and the Ag- gies upset victory over No. 1 Kansas State University to win the Big 12 Conference Championship. The proclamation also ac- knowledged Slocum as the win - ningest coach in A&M history with a 94 -27 -2 record and the fifth -win- ningest active coach in the nation. The 1998 season also marked his fourth conference title during his 10 -year career at A&M. The proclamation congratulat- ed the 1998 senior class on a 35- 16-1 record during their four sea- sons in Aggieland including twq Big 12 South Division crowns and the first conference crown since 1993. Slocum, accompanied by Lom- bardi winner Dat Nguyen, senior safety Rich Coady and senior safe- ty Toya Jones were also present to accept the plaque. McIlhaney said the 1998 season proved the organization, coaches, students and community showed a true team effort. "The Aggies are a team that demonstrates the winning spirit of College Station and the Brazos Val- ley," she said. Slocum, speaking on behalf of the team, said they could not have accomplished their success with- out the support of the city. • The BattaZion, Friday, January 29, 1999 Police battle DWIs Program aims to limit alcohol incidents By GENEVA WIEMURSH tember 1998, to 255. ,by Sept. 30, Eaele Staff Writer lggq oflficialtsaid. A program aimed at curbing the number of alcohol- related traffic accidents in College Station may result in a sizable increase in dri- ving while intoxicated arrests, officials said Friday. The Driving While Intoxicated Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (DWI STEP) is intended to cut the number of alcohol- relat- ed traffic accidents in the city by 10 percent — from 37, during the time period from October 1997 to September 1998, to 33 by Sept. 30, 1999, officials said. The program also aims to increase DWI arrests by 15 per- cent — from 222, during the time period from October 1997 to Sep- 0 DWI "By increasing the number of arrests, we're automatically reducing the number of injuries dub to alcohol- related accidents," College Station Police Depart- ment Sgt. Gary Bishop said. "It's a win -win situation." The program, funded by a $42,720 grant from by the Texas Department of Transportation, calls for two officers to patrol 12 major thoroughfares in College Station between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Satur- days. An additional officer will administer breathalyzer tests at the police department. "We always have officers on Please see DWI, Page Ale From A9 Patrol for DWIs — that's a given" Bishop said. "This grant allows us to have two officers dedicated to DWI enforcement who aren't being pulled away for radio calls. "This also frees up the other officers so they're able to answer other calls that aren't alcohol - related," he said. The implementation of the pro- gram follows recent statistics that show the number of people arrest- ed for driving while intoxicated in College Station more than dou- bled in 1998 compared to 1997. The number climbed from 210 in 1997 to 474 in 1998, statistics show. "If our numbers double again — great," Bishop said. "If the num- ber of arrests continues to rise, that means we've gotten those People off the streets. The Eagle, Saturday, January 30, 1999 Protect neighborhoods he Munson Avenue issue is about zoning and protecting neighborhoods. Should neigh- borhoods, zoned R -1, have traffic from commercial and apartment complexes routed through them? R- 1 by the College Station Zoning Ordinance is "for single family res- idential purposes ... protected from incompatible uses...." Munson Avenue was once a cul- de -sac. The city returned it to a cul- de -sac status because 80 -90 percent of nearly 8,000 cars using the street 24 hours a day were from commer- cial or apartment areas outside the neighborhood. When Munson Avenue was opened in the mid- 1980s, city staff projected a maximum of 1,000 cars daily. With street and zoning changes however, Munson Avenue soon became a straight shot from Spring Loop, 29th Street and now apartment -lined Dartmouth Street, The Eag4e, Satuxrd�iy, January 30, 1999 which soon will be extended to F.M. 2818. A steady stream of bar traffic from midnight to 3 a.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights kept the neighborhood awake. Commercial vehicles bar- reled down the street in the day- time. Lines of impatient drivers from outside the neighborhood rolled through stop signs, ignoring children waiting to cross. If this were happening in Your neighborhood, wouldn't you want the city to help get this traffic onto the main arteries, where it belongs? The initiative before voters May 1 would make Munson Avenue a thoroughfare for non - neighborhood traffic. it would prohibit lower speed limits or speed humps. This sort of initiative is an attack upon R -1 zoning anywhere in the city. Protect all neighborhoods. Defeat this initiative. JUDITH L. WARREN College Station REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -45 Polyurethane Foam Elastomeric Roof System for Utility Service Center & Police /Municipal Court The City of College Station is accepting bids on, the j above referenced item. Bids' will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division, City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, February 17, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. Specifications are included in the total bid package which is available upon re- quest at the above address, by phone at: (409) 764 -3823 or e-mail: jfinkes @ci.col - lege- station.tx.us. A Prebid Conference is scheduled on February 9, 1999 at 2:OOPM in City Council Chambers at the above specified address. At- tendance is not mandatory, but strongly encouraged. REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -46 Compost Bins The City of College Sta- tion is accepting bids for the purchase of Compost Bins. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division, City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, February 3, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. Specifications are included in the total bid package which is available at the above address or by phone at (409) 764 -3823 or by e -mail, jfinkes.ci.college-sta- tion.tx.us. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. 1- 25 -99, 2 -1 -99 The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. 2 -1 -99, 2 -8 -99 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -41 Janitorial Supplies The City of College Station is accepting bids for the An- nual Blanket Order for Jani- torial Supplies. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division, City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, February 9, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. Specifications are included in the total bid package which is available at the above address, by phone at (409) 764 -3823 or by e -mail at jfinkes@ci.college- station.tx.us The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. 1- 25 -99, 2 -1 -99 The Eagle, Monday, February 1, 1999 Don't close Munson G REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99-49 Bunker Gear & Accessories The City of College Sta- tion is accepting bids on Bunker Gear & Accessories for the City of College Sta- tion Fire Dept. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services, Division, City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, February 10, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. Specifications are included in the total bid package which is available at the above address, by phone at: (409) B23 -3823 or by e-mail at: jfinkes@ci.college tion.tx.us. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject ,any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. 1- 28 -99, 2 -2 -99 The Nag4e, Tuesday, February 2, X999 y family and I live on Foster Avenue, which runs the same direction as Munson Avenue but is only one street over from Texas Avenue. Ever since the special people who live on Munson Avenue had their street closed to public traffic, Foster Avenue has been over- whelmed by cars trying to find any way through this large neigh- borhood. Foster Avenue is one of the streets that is overrun with traffic since the natural thoroughfare (Munson) has been closed. With its many stop signs, Foster may not be the best way through, but peo- ple will always take a second -rate shortcut rather than endure the stop lights of Texas Avenue. By shutting down the natural flow of traffic, other streets that are even less capable of handling the traffic are subjected to many times their capacity. Whatever happened to the traf- fic studies that were going to show the effects of closing Munson Avenue on other streets? There are fewer than 100 people living on Foster Avenue, but there are at least that many cars driving down my street in a half hour. It is also my understanding that the ex -mayor lives close to Munson Avenue and served on the road - closing committee, Is it possi- ble that powerful people are influ- encing the decision - making process for their own benefit instead of for the general public? The residents of College Station need to admit to themselves that we are a growing town. The natur- al flow of traffic shows us where people want to go. Obviously, there is a large need for people to travel north and south through College Station between the East Bypass and Texas Avenue. Mun- son Avenue is the only street that accomplishes this. BRETT BLANKNER College Station 0 • Action groups forming on Munson issue Both sides target May 1 ballot By BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff Writer The two sides of the Munson Avenue traffic issue, hardened by debate, are forming grassroots political action committees to get their message out before Election Day. "Friends of Our Community," with a platform supporting keeping Munson Avenue open to through traffic, met for the first time Tuesday night. A group that supports keeping Munson Avenue closed, "Citizens for Neighborhood Integrity," will meet in about two weeks, one of the organizers said. The groups represent opposing views of an initia- tive ordinance that will appear on the May 1 ballot in College Station. The ordinance, which prohibits the city from closing or obstructing traffic on Mun- son Avenue, is supported by "Friends of Our Com- munity" and • opposed by "Citizens for Neighbor- hood Integrity." Kayla Glover, whose petition drive eventually put the ordinance on the ballot, started "Friends of Our Community" and will act as treasurer. Under state law, the group will have to report donations and expenses two times before the election and file a final report after Election Day. Peter Hugill, incoming president of the College Woodlands Neighborhood Association, said "Citi- zens for Neighborhood Integrity" would be formed as a citywide group. On Tuesday, Glover invited a small group to brainstorm a campaign strategy, and the talk cen- tered on the nuts and bolts of grassroots organizing — raising money to pay for signs, the best places to stake them and who will do the grunt work of polit- ical organizing. See MUNSON, Page A2 Munson Glover also staked out group's stand. "I didn't think [when the b The Eagle, Wednesday, February 3, cades went up] that any street should be cut off from anyone who needs to use it," she said. "[Driving on any street] is a priv- ilege the state of Texas gave us when it issued us a driver's the license." The initiative ordinance on the arri- May 1 ballot is the latest act in a year of studies and trial closings on Munson Avenue. On May 28, 1998, the City Council voted to close Munson Avenue at Dominik Drive on a trial basis and to estab- 199jish the Munson Traffic Commit- tee to study traffic issues in the irea. Barricades went up on June ,5. The Traffic Committee met Aug. 4 for the first time. On Oct. 8, the council voted to erect a permanent barricade on Munson Avenue at Dominik Drive, effectively dismantling the committee. On Oct. 26, the barricade was moved from Munson Avenue at Dominik Drive to Munson "d Lincoln avenues. Glover gathered 1,233 signa- tures from registered voters and presented the petition to City Sec- retary Connie Hooks on Nov. 6. . On Jan. 8, the council unani- mously voted to place the initia- tive ordinance on the May 1 bal- lot. CS to vote on animal clinic By BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff Writer ..i A request for a conditional -use permit to place a veterinary clinic near the Rock Prairie Road and Wellborn Road intersection will be on the agenda Thursday of the College Station Planning and Zoning Commission. The applicant wants to develop a small animal boarding facility and veterinary clinic on the 1- acre lot at 111 Rock Prairie Road. City officials are recommending approval. The commission also will consider an ordi- nance amending the Code of Ordinances. The proposed changes include changing extraterritor- ial jurisdiction regulations so that they are no stricter than the city's rural subdivision rules and allowing longer cul -de -sacs, currently restricted to 600 feet in length, for up to 24 lots. The commission also will consider the final plat of the 81 -lot Pebble Creek Phase 7A and a request for a six -month extension for submittal a the master preliminary plat of the Rock Prairi Plaza subdivision. The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Thurs in the council chambers at City Hall, 1101 T Ave. For more information, call 764 -3500. Frank Grantham Nov. 20, 1923 — Feb. 1, 1999 Services for Frank Grantham, 75, of College Station are set for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Southwood Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Malcolm Bane of the First Baptist Church of College Station will officiate. Burial will be in College Sta- tion Cemetery. Mr. Grantham died Monday in Col- lege Station Medical Center. He was born in Repton, Ala., was a retired oil well worker, and was a member of the Silsvee First Baptist Church in Silsvee, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Majorie Grantham of College Station; a daughter and son -in -law, Susan and Ron Sharp of College Station; a broth- er, Hayward Grantham of McDavid, Fla.; three sisters, Otis McInnis and Evelyn Hale, both of Mobile, Ala., and Francis Harris of Uriah, Ala.; and four grandchildren. J The Eag4e, Wednesday, February 3, 1999 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -47 Crawler- Loader for Landfill The City of College Station is accepting bids on the , e referenced item. Bids received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division, City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, February 10. 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. Specifications are included in the total bid package which is available upon re- quest at the above address, by phone at: (409) 764 -3823 . or e-mail: jfinkes@ci.college- station.tx.us . The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. 1- 27 -99, 2 -3 -99 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -30 Thomas Park Lighting � The City of College Sta- tion is accepting bids for the purchase and installation of eighteen light poles, fixtures (wiring & electrical conduit as needed) and accessories for Thomas Park in College Station. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division, City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, February 23, 1999. at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. Specifications are included' in the total bid package which is available upon re- quest at the above address, by phone at: (409) 764 -3823 or e-mail: jfinkes@ci.college- station.tx.us . The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. 2 -3 -99, 2 -10 -99 U REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -42 Sensus Water Meters The City of College Sta- tion is accepting bids for Sensus WaterMeters. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division, City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, February 18, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. Specifications are included in the total bid package which is available upon re- quest at the above address, by phone at: (409) 764 -3823 or e-mail: jfinkes@ci.college- station.tx.us . The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. 2 -3 -99, 2 -10 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Plan- ning and Zoning Commis -', sion will hold a public hear- ing to consider a use only permit request for a church to be located at the south- west corner of Rock Prairie Road and Edelweiss Ave- nue. This request will be consid ered on Thursday February 18, 1999 at 7:00 P.M. at the City Hall Council Chambers at 1101 Texas Avenue South. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact me at (409) 764 -3570. Sabine McCully Senior Planner 2 -3 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Plan- ning and Zoning Commis- sion will hold a public hear- ing to consider a use only permit request for a restau- rant and a night club to be allowed at 290A University Drive West. This request will be consid- ered on Thursday February 18, 1999 at 7:00 P.M. at the City Hall Council Chambers at 1101 Texas Avenue South. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact me at (409) 764 -3570. Sabine McCully Senior Planner 2 -3 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Plan- ning and Zoning Commis- sion will hold a public hear- ing to consider a rezoning request for approximately 202.5 acres located north of Greens Prairie Road, south of the proposed State High- way 40, and east of the Spring Creek Subdivision, from A -O Agricultural Open to PDD -H Planned Develop- ment District - Housing. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 7:00 p.m. meeting of the Commis- sion on Thursday, February 18, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact meat (409) 764 -3570. Sabine McCully Senior Planner 2 -3 -99 'The Eagle, Wednesday, February 3, 1999 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -43 Office Furniture for the Utility Customer Service Center The City of College Sta- tion is accepting bids on Of- fice Furniture (Desks, Con- ference Tables and Chairs) for the Utility Customer Serv- ice Center at Krenek Tap Road, College Station, TX. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division, City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, February 10, 1999, at which time ids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. Specifications are included in the total bid package which is available upon re- quest at the above address, by phone at: (409) 764 -38231 or e-mail: jfinkes@ci.college- station.tx.us. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. 1- 27 -99, 2 -3 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Plan- ning and Zoning Commis- sion will hold a public hear- ing to consider for a 1 acre tract located in the northeast quadrant of the intersection of Texas Avenue and Holle- man Drive, from WPC Wolf Pen Creek to C -1 General Commercial. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 7:00 p.m. meeting of the Commis- sion on Thursday, February 18, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact meat (409) 764 -3570. Jane Kee City Planner 2 -3 -99 • � Beware of zoning A recent article in Insite maga- zine estimates that the popu- lation of the Bryan- College Station area may approach 300,000 within 25 years. Consequently, every parcel of land within the city of College Station may become desirable to developers. So, before purchasing a home or property in College Station that is adjacent to undeveloped land, investigate the zoning of the unde- veloped property. If the undevel- oped property is zoned A -O (agri- cultural open), understand that you may not have any legal recourse in how that property is developed in the future. Based on his recent interpreta- tion of case law for the city of Garland, the College Station city attorney ruled that land zoned A -O within the city of College Station is considered a "holding zoning" and, as such, is not subject to the 20 per- cent protest rule. The 20 percent protest rule provided for under state law and College Station ordi- nances is a mechanism by which landowners within 200 feet of prop- erty for which a change in zoning has been requested can submit a petition to protest the prospective rezoning. If a valid petition is pre- sented to the city with the signa- tures of 20 percent or more of the landowners within 200 feet, then 75 percent of the City Council must vote to override the petition for the property to be rezoned. However, ruling that properties zoned A -O do not fall under the 20 percent protest rule means that cit- izens no longer have any legal recourse, and approval for rezoning A -O property to some other zoning category only requires a simple majority vote by the City Council. SUSANNE McDONALD College Station The EagZe, Thursday, February 4, 1999 Northgate lot boosts faith in rking l an p City official says garage still feasible c n By BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff Writer The Patricia Street parking lot at Northgate will at least cover its expenses and may hit its annual revenue forecast, College Station Assistant City Manager Tom Brymer said Thursday. And with key elements of. the parking plan for the area ,still to be instituted, Brymer sa' he was confident the $6.8 m' on North - gate parking gar a still was "I havj no r9dson to doubt [the DeShazo g & Associates' Parking Garage Feasibility Analysis] is accurate," he said. The lot pulled in $62,408 in park- ing fees for the period from Sep- tember through December, with operating expenses of $29,327. Fewer cars than expected used the lot during the day. The lot should generate $140,000 a year, a figure Brymer said city staff calculated from parking demand estimates provided by John DeShazo in a Parking �`ro>nn ii Patricia Street lot and the North - gate parking garage be built to create a parking system in North - gate. His final report, presented June 16, 1998, called for eliminat- ing 155 on- street parking spaces in the study area, which has not yet been done. The study area did not include the "mud lot," which will be developed into a hotel and other retail businesses in place of hun- dreds of parking spaces. "Parking is still an issue in June 1997 parking lot manage- ment report. "Daytime usage is not what we expected, but nighttime usage remains high," he said. "I'm confi- dent, based on the performance to date, that we should be able to cover our operating expenses." Brymer said he has a "wait -and- see" attitude about seasonal demand for the lot. Texas A &M University home football games and other special events in the fall filled the lot at higher fees for the spaces, but the summer months may be lean. He said two new restaurants and a new hotel pro- posed for the "mud lot," however, should push up daytime demand. The city started charging fees of $1 an hour, $4 daily maximum, for parking in the lot at the start of the fall semester, he said. On Nov. 12, the City Council defeated a proposal to lower the hourly day- time fee to 50 cents. DeShazo recommended that the See PARKING, Page AS Northgate, and it's a fluid situa- tion," Brymer said. "Closing the `mud lot' will certainly increase demand." City staff again will review DeShazo's feasibility report before starting construction on the 752 -space parking garage, he said. It will take six months to a year to complete land acquisition and construction plans before con- struction can start, Brymer said. The council approved condemna- tion of three lots of the 11 -lot par- cel at the Jan. 28 meeting. "We feel there is adequate money within the $6.8 million to buy the land and build the garage on budget," he said. The EagZe, Friday, February 5, 1999 Vote no on May 1 P lease listen to this once and for all. The citizens on Mun- son Avenue are not some power - hungry group of extremists who long to torture motorists in a maze through the College Iis neighborhood by keepm* unson Avenue closed to through traffic. This is not about po er. This is about safety and welYbeing. Mun- son Avenue is not collector street. It was made to h dle 300 cars per day, not 8,000 per day. How would y Fiike a major thor- oughfare rune' g through your neighborhood ;on a street that was never meant to hold more than a couple hundred cars per day, jeop- ardizing yo quality of life and endangerin the lives of your chil- dren? There ar alternatives. Texas venue is eatly improved to trav- e on and a East Bypass should be us d in t e manner for which it was ed. Please help us main tain our quality of life. Vote to keep Munson Avenue closed on May 1. BARBARA SYMONS College Station The Eagle, Friday, February 5, 1999 • • The City of College Station's Public Utilities Department is currently accepting applications for an: Acc ountint=_ Customer Service Repres this position is responsible for providing administrative support for the lublic Utilities Department in the area of accounts payable, cash Jisbursements, check processing, billing collection, cash receipts, invoice and processing and/or payroll. This positon r . ui and a hi termcooly used in Dr e quivalent knowledge of the method p financial and statistical cle ou rical work; the ability to perform dat input and skills; 0-key by t and ave he rior e accurately; c ch t zed accounting systems. Mus h t ab wo ility to work well under pressure and meet deadlines. This position r with internal and external agencies, thus requiringg strong interpersonal skills. Must be able to'pass both basic Microsoft Word and Excel computer tests. Qualified applicants will also be given Data Entry, Grammar, Spelling, Basic Math and 10 -Key tests. and hf( In su a retirement plan and opportunities pai highea tl educalloo througf tuition reimbursement. Salary: $8.32/hr. Deadline to apply: February 12,1999 Apply at: City of Culle a Station Human Reso�rces Department 1101 S. Texas Avenue College Station, TX 77840 Fax: (409) 764 -3800 www.lockon.comriobline/cstx.htm The City of College Station's Municipal Court is currently accepting applications for a: Customer Service Representative Qualified applicants must have' the ability to maintain moderately complex clerical records and prepare detailed reports from such records. Must have the ability to maintain excellent rapport with the public during stressful circumstances. Requires tact and diplomacy when dealing with the public. The cashier aspects of the position require custody and handling of cash relating to fine payment. Two years pervious customer service experience or office experience is preferred. Must be able to pass Microsoft Word, grammar, punctuation and spelling tests. Qualified applicants will also be given basic math, data entry and 10-key tests. The City offers a full benefit package, including paid vacation, health and life insurance, retirement plan and opportunities for higher education through tuition reimbursement. Salary: $8.32/br. Deadline to apply: February 18,1999 Apply at: City of College Station Human Resources Department 1101 S. Texas Avenue College Station, TX 77840 Fax: (409) 764 -3800 Internet: www,lockon.com /jobline/cstx.htm The City of College Station's Human Resources Department is currently 0 accepting applications for a: SECRETARY This position is responsible for secretarial duties within the Department which include composing and typing letters, memoranda, and other material; providing requested information or forwarding questions to appropriate personnel; maintaining departmental records and files; gathering data from internal and external sources and preparing reports as assigned. Requirements are a high school diploma or GED equivalent; the ability to work with customers and other City employees in a pleasant and courteous manner with a commitment to providing quality customer service; strong interpersonal and organization skills and at least two years of previous secretarial experience. Must be able to pass both basic Microsoft Word and Excel computer tests. Qualified applicants will also be given grammar, spelling and data entry tests. The City offers a full benefit package, including paid vacation, health and life insurance, retirement plan and opportunities for higher education through tuition reimbursement. Salary: $8.32/hour Deadline to apply: February 15, 1999 **Must submit a completed City of College Station application - Apply at: City of College Station Human Resources Department 1101 S. Texas Avenue College Station, TExas 77840 Fax: (409) 764 -3800 On -Line Applications: vvvvw. Iockon.com/iobI ne cstx.htm Equal Opportunity Employer The Eagle, Sunday, February 7, J..,999 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -45 Polyurethane Foam Elastomeric Roof System for Utility Service Center & Police /Municipal Court The City of College Station is accepting bids on the' above referenced item. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division, City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, February 17 1999, at which time bids wil be opened at City Hall. AI bids received after that time will be returned unopened. Specifications are includec n the total bid package Nhich is available upon re- tuest at the above address, )y phone at: (409) 764 -3823 x e -mail: jfinkes@ci.col- age-station.tx.us. k Prebid Conference is cheduled on February 9, 999 at 2:OOPM in City ;ouncil Chambers at the bove specified address. At- ,ndance is not mandatory, ut strongly encouraged. The City of College Station serves the right to reject ,y or all bids and to waive formalities and irregulari- ?s. 2 -1 -99, 2 -8 -99 RFQ #99 -52 REQUESTFOR QUALIFICATIONS The City Of College Station is requesting qualification statements Engineering De- sign & Construction Man- agement for the Retrofit of Main Electrical Feed at San- dy Point Pump Station,RFQ 99 -06. Qualification state- ments will be received until 4:00 pm, February 22, 1999 at: The City of College Station Purchasing Services Division 1101 Texas Ave College Station, TX 77840 All qualification statements received after that time will be returned unopened. The City of College Station re- serves the right to waive or reject any and all qualifica- tion statements or any and all irregularities in said re- quest and to accept the offer considered most advanta- geous to the City. RFQ documents may be obtained at the above address, Mon- day - Friday, 8:OOam - 5:OOpm. Questions concern- ing this RFQ should be di- rected to the Purchasing Services Division, (409) 764- 3823. 2 -8 -99, 2 -15 -99 The Eagle, Monday, February 8, 1999 C n Dempsey H. Seastrunk June 24, 1928 — Feb. 4, 1999 Services for Dempsey H. Seastrunk, 70, of College Station are set for 1 p.m. Wednesday at Shiloh Baptist Church in Bryan. The Rev. Larry T. Hall will officiate. Burial will follow in the College Sta- tion Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Jones - Washington Mortuary in Bryan. Mr. Seastrunk died Thursday in Col- lege Station. He was born in Jasper, Texas, and worked as executive director of the Texas Agricultural Extension Services at Texas A &M University for 14 years. He was a member of numerous orga- nizations and served as treasurer for the Brazos County retired school per- sonnel. Survivors include his wife, Vernice Seastrunk of College Station; a son and daughter -in -law, Brian K. and Katherine Seastrunk of San Antonio, Texas; a sister, Billie Cade of Jasper; and three grandchildren. The Eagle, Tuesday, February 9, 1999 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -22 Harvey Road Streetscape Additions The City of College Sta- tion is accepting bids for the Materials and Labor for the Harvey Road Streetscape Additions, City of College Station Project EU-9704. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, February 23, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. Specifications are included in the total bid package which is available upon re- quest at: McCord Engineering 7607 Eastmark Dr. College Station, Tx 77841 (409) 764 -8356 The City of College Station reserves the right to reject I ! any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. 2 -9 -99, 2 -16 -99 College Station City Council Workshop Thursday, February 11, 1999 at 3:00 p.m. City Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue Details on any of the following items may be picked up on request in the City Secretary's Office (764 -3541) In the College Station City Hall located at 1101 Texas Avenue. 1, Discussion of consent agenda items listed for Regular Council Meeting. 2. Presentation, discussion and possible action on the proposed site plan for Edelweiss Park. 3. Presentation, discussion and possible action on final report of the Odor Control Study by Metcalf and Eddy. 4. Discussion and possible action on the cost estimate to widen Munson Avenue. 5. Discussion and possible action on options for site acquisition and master plan development for Council Strategic Issue #17 - City Hall Center. 6. Discussion and possible action on legislative items. 7. rammlttee Reoorts 8. A genda B?QU9 1 by Council 0MI`ers 9, crn N calendars 10. Executive Session. 11. Final action on Executive Session, if necessary. Regular City Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m. 12. Pledge of Allegiance Invocation Consider request for absence from meeting Proclamation - Black History Month - February 13. Consent Agenda 13.1 Consider minutes for Council meetings, January 28, 1999 and special meeting of January 7, 1999. 13.2 RFP No. 98 -06 - Discussion and possible action to renew contracts for concession services at specific College Station parks. Renewal term is January 1, 1999 to December 31, 1999. 13.3 Bid No. 99 -21 - Discussion and possible action on award of a contract for materials used on Southwest Parkway, other improvement and maintenance projects. Recommend award to each low bidder: KBS Electric, Priester Supply, Techline, and Wesco for a total annual estimated expenditure $507,300. 13.4 Bid No. 99 -34 - Discussion and possible action on Landscape and Site Maintenance Contract for George Bush Drive, Texas Avenue Medians and Utility Customer Service Building in the amount of $53,593 (19 month contract). Recommend award to Clean Cut as lowest, responsible bidder meeting specifications. 13.5 Bid No. Teen Center iin amount possible action on award of bid for the Brothers Construction, Inc. nc.oas College responsible bidder meeting specifications. 13.6 Bid No. 99 -38 - Discussion and possible action on award of Janitorial Services contract in the amount of $137,835. Recommend award to Sparkling Maintenance Service Corporation as lowest, responsible bidder meeting specifications. 13.7 Bid No. 99 -44 - Discussion and possible action on award of bid for 3" Crushed Limestone to be used at the Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency Landfill site in the amount of $26,500. Recommend award to Texcon as lowest, responsible bidder meeting specifications. 13.8 Discussion and possible action on an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) regarding the planting and maintenance of Crepe Myrtles along FM 2818 in the amount of $50,000. 13.9 Discussion and possible action approving a resolution setting a public hearing on adoption of land use assumptions, a capital improvements plan, and possible impact fees for Service Area 99 -01, an area along the east side of SH 6 and south of Rack Prairie Road. 13.10 Discussion and possible action on a contract change order for the construction of the sanitary sewer trunkline for the Spring Creek Phase I project to Texcon, Inc. in the amount of $94,324.50. 13.11 Discussion and possible action approving a purchase request for professional legal services which are exempt from competitive bidding/proposal as allowed in LGC 252.022(a)(4), and authorizing a contingency transfer within the Water Fund to create an appropriation for the amount. Recommend approval of letter agreement with Mathews and Freeland for an estimated $30,000. Approve authorization of a contingency transfer for the same amount within the Water Fund. 13.12 Discussion and possible action on the selection of a consulting firm to provide design services for a West District Maintenance Facility. Recommend award to Holster and Associates. 13.13 Discussion and possible action an ordinance ordering general city /school election and special election to be held on May 1, 1999 13.14 Discussion and possible action on agreement between the City of College Station and Bank of America NT &SA for Purchasing Cards. Bank of America was awarded the State of Texas contract for Purchasing Cards. 13.15 Discussion and possible action on an ordinance amending Chapter 10, Section 3.E(2)(e), Ordinance #2364; a recently adopted speed limit ordinance on FM 2154 (Wellborn Road) from FM 60 (University Drive) to the City Limits line south of FM 2818. 13.16 Discussion and possible action on a Professional Service Contract and authorization of funds to Ash & Brown Engineering for design and construction assistance service required for the construction of the remainclE of North Forest Parkway, 14. Regular Agenda 14.1 Public hearing, discussion and possible action rezoning approximately 18.6 acres located in front adjacen to the Raintree Subdivision from R -1 Single Family Residential and A -O Agricultural /Open Space to A -P Administrative Professional, C -B Business Commercial, R -5 Apartment/medium Density: and R -3 Townhouse. 14.2 Public hearing, discussion and possible action rezoning Lots 2 and 3 of Block 4 of Pooh's Park Subdivisic located along the north side of Holleman between Texas Avenue and Lassie Lane from WPC - Wolf Pen Creel to C -1 General Commercial. 14.3 Public hearing, discussion and possible action rezoning 2.77 acres at 1900 F.M. 158, between University Drive and Harvey Road from R -1 Single Family to C -2 Commercial Industrial. 15. Hear Visitors 16. Adjourn The Eagle,Tuesdag, February 9, 1999 • M unson to do m mate CS a en a By BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff Writer Widening the north section of Munson Avenue by 9 feet and purchasing an addi- tional 10 feet of right of way will cost $1.486 million, city staff will tell the College Sta- tion City Council Thursday afternoon. The issue will be on the council's 3 p.m. workshop agenda. Another issue that has drawn intense neighborhood interest — rezoning an area adjacent to the Raintree subdivision — was pulled off the regular meeting agenda at the request of developer Darrell Grein. The section of Munson Avenue between Gilchrist and Lincoln streets is 29 feet wide, with a 50 -foot -wide right of way. The estimate includes the cost for widening c� o� m m H V N � y H� to co V Munson Avenue into a minor collector street 38 feet wide, with a 60- foot -wide right of way, constructing sidewalks on both sides and adding street lighting that meets current standards. Funds are not currently budgeted for that project, according to a memorandum written by Public Works Director Mark Smith. On Jan. 7, the council met in special ses- sion and voted to place an initiative ordi- nance prohibiting the city from closing or obstructing traffic on Munson Avenue on the May 1 ballot. At the same time, the council directed City Manager Skip Noe to develop cost estimates for widening Mun- son. In other business, the council will: ■ Discuss options for site and master plan development of a future municipal office center, which is Council Strategic Issue 17. In November, voters approved $1.56 million for acquisition of land, and the council has set fiscal 2001 and 2002 for making the purchase. City officials have resumed work on implementing this strate- gic issue, according to a memorandum. ■ Discuss the proposed site plan for Edel- weiss Park, located on Victoria Avenue in the Edelweiss Estates subdivision. The November bond election proposition for parks included $158,000 for the develop- ment of Edelweiss Park. The proposed site plan includes youth soccer and baseball practice fields, a sand volleyball court and other amenities. ■ Consider using $50,000 of hotel /motel tax funds to fund the city's part of the F.M. 2818 Crepe Myrtle Project. The city would work with the Texas of Trans- portation to plant and maintain the trees. ■ Consider awarding a $358,200 construc- tion contract for the College Station Teen Center to Marek Brothers Construction Inc. ■ Hold public hearings on two rezoning requests. The first concerns rezoning of two lots of Pooh's Park subdivision to gen- eral commercial. The other concerns rezon- ing 2.77 acres at 1900 F.M. 158 between Uni- versity Drive and Harvey Road from R -1 single family to C -2 commercial industrial. The 3 p.m. workshop session will take place in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Ave. The 6 p.m. regular meeting will be held in the same location. For more information, call 764 -3500. Dempsey H. Seastrunk June 24, 1928 — Feb. 4, 1999 Services for Dempsey H. Seastrunk, 70, of College Station are set for 1 P.M. Wednesday at Shiloh Baptist __ Church in Bryan. The Rev. Larry T. Hall will offici ate. Burial will fol low in the College Station Ceme- tery. SEASTRUNK Arrangements are under the direction of Jones - Washington Mortuary in Bryan. Mr. Seastrunk died Thursday in Col- lege Station. He was born in Jasper, Texas, and worked as executive director of the Texas Agricultural Extension Services at Texas A &M University for 14 years. He was a member of numerous orga- nizations and served as treasurer for the Brazos County retired school per- sonnel. . Survivors include his wife, Vernice Seastrunk of College Station; a son and daughter -in -law, Brian K. and Katherine Seastrunk of San Antonio; a sister, Billie Cade of Jasper; and three grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the D. H. Seastrunk Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 2680, College Station, Texas, 77841. Enough, already A year of Munson Avenue. Give it a rest. SANDY PARKER Bryan The Eagle, Thursday, February 11, 1999 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing to con - sider a variance to the side street setback requirements at 4775 Stonebriar Circle. The applicant is Ben Rush. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:00 p.m. meeting of the board on Tuesday, February 16, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -29 For additional information, please contact me at (409) 764 -3570. Sabine McCully Senior Planner 2 -10 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing to con- sider a sign variance to allow a detached sign in an NG -1 zoning district at 315 College Main. The applicant is Uni- versity Lutheran Chapel and Student Center. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:00, p.m. meeting of the board on Tuesday. February 16, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -354 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact me at (409) 764 -3570. Sabine McCully Senior Planner 2 -10 -99 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -30 Thomas Park Lighting The City of College Sta- tion is accepting bids for the purchase and installation of eighteen light poles, fixtures (wiring & electrical conduit as needed) and accessories for Thomas Park in College Station. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division, City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, February 23, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. Specifications are included in the total bid package which is available upon re- quest at the above address, by phone at: (409) 764 -3823 or e-mail: jfinkes@ci.college- station.tx.us . The City of College Statior reserves the right to rejec' any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari ties. 2 -3 -99, 2 -10 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing to con- sider a variance to the mini- mum lot size and lot depth at 207 Cooner. Applicant is Sam McLewis. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:00 p.m. meeting of the board on Tuesday, February 16, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact me at (409) 764 -3570. Sabine McCully Senior Planner 2 -10 -99 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -42 Sensus Water Meters The City of College Sta- tion is accepting bids for Sensus WaterMeters. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division, City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, February 18,' 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. 2 -3 -99, 2 -10 -99 Specifications are included in the total bid package which is available upon re- quest at the above address, by phone at: (409) 764 -3823 or e -mail: jfinkes@ci.college- station.tx.us . The EagZe, Thursday, February 11, 1999 1*4. Learn the real truth D ig a big hole, fill it with wat- er, let silt build up. Call it the Wolf Pen Creek Preserve. Build a parking lot; few use it. Half of its income is parking fines. Build a parking garage next door. Remove 155 free parking spaces to force users to pay for parking. Where is the logic in these pro- jects? On Thursday, the College Station City Council will start debating the site acquisition and master plan development for the City Hall Center. This is a project that our own Capital Improvement Projects Committee put at the bot- tom of its priorities list. Estimates for this project start at $8 million. No wonder developers come to College Station. It's the capital of White Elephant Pork Bdrrel, USA. If you think that things are all right in College Station, why don't you attend a City Council meeting and learn the real truth of what's happening to your tax dollars — and make your voice heard. BENITO FLORES -MEATH College Station REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -56 Sprinkler Materials The City of College Station is accepting bids for the pur- chase of Sprinkler Materials for the Parks & Recreation Dept. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, February 25, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. Specifications are included in the total bid package which is available upon re- quest at the above address, by phone at: (409) 764 -3823 or e-mail: jfinkes@ci.college- Station.tx.us. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. 2- 11 -99, 2 -18 -99 OR The EagZe, Thursday, February 11, 1099 Esmond, • Galvin bow out City election filing to begin Monday By BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff Writer College Station City Councilman Steve Esmond and Bryan City Councilman Dan Galvin have announced they will not run for re- election on May 1. Candidates may file for city elections beginning Monday through March 17. Galvin, who has represented Bryan Single Member District 3 for five years, said Thursday ESMOND that it is time for him to step aside. "I very much enjoyed my time on the council, but seems like the proper time to let others serve," he said. Galvin has been a staunch supporter of Carver Gover- nance, which the city adopted in 1995. His only fear, he said, is GALVIN that the council "will slip away from that." "We've had a good, congenial group, great staff and great economic times, and I'm firmly con- vinced that Carver Governance has enabled us to make even greater progress," he said. Esmond, who was elected to College St See ELECTION, Page A2 Election From Al Place 1 in 1997, said Thursday he wants to spend more time with his business and his family. In a prepared statement, Esmond said he promoted grass -roots partici- pation in local government by sponsoring voter referendums on term limits, the Northgate park- ing garage and Fire Station 2. Left undone, he said, was cutting taxes and televising City Council meetings. / "I encourage citizens to share the responsibility of public ser- vice, which is a sacred civic duty to be undertaken by mature and responsible people who have something to offer, not gain," he wrote. "I urge the media to do [its] part to offer balanced coverage of local issues, and our politicians to work [on] the problems, not the people. "It was a privilege to have served on your City Council." In Bryan, the council seats for Single Member Districts 1, occu- pied by Galvin, and 4, held by Kenny Mallard, will be on the bal- lot. As of Thursday, one packet had been issued to Russell Bradley, officials said. In College Station, three coun- cil seats will be on the ballot: Place 1, occupied by Esmond; Place 3, occupied by Swiki Ander- son; and Place 5, occupied by David Hickson. City Secretary Connie Hooks said Thursday she has given out candidate packets to Anderson, Norma Miller, Kayla Glover, George Sopasakis, Winnie Gar- ner, Shannon Schunicht and Den- nis Maloney. Schunicht and Mal- oney both ran unsuccessfully for council seats in May 1998. Those elected to the Bryan and College Station City Councils in May will fall under term limit ordinances. In Bryan, the mayor and council members can serve two consecutive three -year terms but must sit out a year if they run for a different seat, or three years if they run for the same seat. Council members who run for mayor after serving two terms on the City Council can do so with- out sitting out a term, City Secre- tary Mary Lynne Galloway- Strat- ta said. In College Station, council members elected in May Will serve under the term limit ordi- nance adopted by voters in the May 2, 1998, election. The ordi- nance restricts the mayor and council members to serving three consecutive, two -year terms, although there is no cap to the number of terms any member can Candidate packets are avail- able in the city secretary offices of both Bryan and College Sta- tion. The Eagle, Friday, February 12, 1999 Estimates to widen Munson top $3 million By BOB SCHOBER CS council hear Eagle Staff Writer The cost of widening Munson Avenue could range from about $1.5 million to more than $3 mil- lion, the College Station City Council was told Thursday. Cost estimates vary according to the width of the street and the cost of buying land in front yards on Munson Avenue from Gilchrist Avenue to Lincoln Drive, Public Works Director Mark Smith said. Munson Avenue in that stretch is 29 feet wide. On May 1, voters will cast bal- lots on an ini- tiative ordi- nance that pro- hibits the city from closing or obstructing traffic on Mun- son Avenue. The council asked for the MARRIOT estimates to widen Munson Avenue "just in case the ordinance passes and we decide we have to do something with the street," Councilman Larry Marriot said. s cost predictions The council took no action on the estimates. Constructing a 38- foot -wide street, which is designed to carry as many as 5,000 vehicles a day with a 60 -foot right-of-way, would cost $1.5 million, he said. A 48- foot -wide road between Harvey Road and Lincoln Drive, which would match the already widened section of Munson Avenue between Harvey Road and Gilchrist Drive, could carry 7,800 cars a day and would cost $2.8 million. A 54- foot -wide road would cost $3.1 million, he said. `just in case? Costs could rise depending on the price of land for right-of-way. Smith used an estimate of $50,000 an acre, but he admitted it could be much higher. "When you get to a neighbor- hood like this, [the cost of land] can go all over the place," Smith said, who added he wanted more detail about the alignment before narrowing his estimates. Carving 10 feet from the front yards of houses already close to the street could force the city to buy the property, Councilman Steve Esmond said. C O K rt � ¢ ■ - cD ysz� CD (D � :s ; `D ro ■� � n `C a• C �, 0, K (D ('> rt (�D rt N K VC (p 0 C �! ,� (D -- I (n K O �. O O O (D (� CA CD (D ( fD rt O v ( O CD rt p0." co CD rt� cD��' �'C �� (n O . (D (D N a. ��' L� C O C U Q rt a (D �Y rr rt Ry n cD Q A� Q (n 'J t O ¢ 0 rt CD O 'C" (D ID r' r+ ''I CD 0. n ° N (e CD C K vrti 0 ((A (n (D K �C ( C W ry� O O C r ( (D O CD y V (D rE CD h O rL ;:L C ' (D K O' , ' � C SU CA A� ( R D ( ~ � �''� �' ID - .K ID - 0 n (=D K 0 ■ O C, n O E O (D . O A M SU n K O rt n O K K (n ."Y�� K ",� C (n a+ O 1 N f a O ( a s Cdr "3 N> O ,'.� CD p O O O CD a+ .Oy En O ar "S A. n 0 cD ( (`n C ( CD q ( °C O � O a � CCD N c rt b7 a, �. y a -.o CI) ? � , rt b oa Z OK (D o a ° o (D (D NNW w (D o �o � : � (D o CZ 0 ID K O � (n PI O (�D' � � ID � '"' � ° Cn CD 0 � O Cn rt a C ID CD ID r-L (D �z' (D . ' (rtD O ( . 0 V3 "If we take a house, the cost will go way up," he said. In other business, the council: ■ Approved 6 -1 a rezoning request that will allow a welding shop to expand and create 15 to 30 jobs. Councilwoman Anne Hazen voted against the request. The shop, located at 1900 F.M. 158, will be sold to S -Con Services, an electrical contractor serving the oil and gas industry. Richard Creed, representing S -Con, said rezoning an adjacent 2.77 acres would allow the company to build a fabricating shop and increase See MUNSON, Page A2 CS stocks up on rainbow trout The College Station Parks & Recreation Department, in cooper- ation with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, has stocked the two ponds at Central Park on Krenek Tap Road. Approximately 2,250 rainbow trout, supplied by the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, were stocked Friday. They were paid for with revenues from the sale of the Freshwater Rainbow Trout Stamp. For more information, call the College Station Parks & Recreation Department at (409) 764 -3773. The Eagle, Saturday, February 13, 2999 Police call dun* n g tin draws fire mee g CS councilman calls actions `sick' p.m. and ordered "to stand b3 because one of the council mem bers is not acting civilly," accord ing to Police Chief Ed Feldman, who quoted the dispatch log. The officer went to City Hall and left at 4:10 p.m., with the log noting, "Officer advises they don't need anyone until 1800 hours [6 p.m.]•" Maj. Mike Patterson called Feld- man, who was in Houston, to inform him of the dispatch request. Feldman said he told Pat- terson to go to City Hall, too. Noe said Friday that he had directed one of his staff members to make the call for an officer to be present. Both Feldman and Noe said officers have been called to City Hall in the past. By BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff Writer College Station City Council- man Swiki Anderson on Friday said the dispatch of a police officer to the City Council meet- ing Thursday night was an attempt to intimidate him. City Manager Skip Noe denied that Anderson was the reason for the request for a police offi- ANDERSON cer, saying he had planned to ask for the officer earlier in the week but forgot to make the call. Police records show an officer was dispatched to City Hall at 3:59 Police See POLICE, Page A8 safety on both sides of the table." Anderson called the incident "a sick and petty act" that would not intimidate him. It's not unusual," Feldman said. "There are a lot of varying circumstances — a packed audi- ence, or situations where tem- pers flare a bit. It doesn't happen all the time, but it does happen." Noe said the council has "had some difficult times the last few months," referring specifically to the Jan. 28 meeting, when tem- pers flared and Mayor Lynn McIl- haney repeatedly tried to gavel Anderson out of order. No incident during the Thurs- day meeting "triggered" the call, Noe said. "I rertrembered I hadn't asked the chief to send somebody," he said. "When you have incidents like [the Jan. 28 meeting], You identify them as a source of con- cern and deal with them. Part of my responsibility is to ensure "I've been victimized and vil- lainized for the past year," he said. "I can't help but wonder why some people are working so hard to keep things from the light of day. I have been civil in my approach to other people." Anderson said he learned of the dispatch Friday morning when an acquaintance telephoned to say he had heard the dispatch and Anderson's name mentioned over a police scanner at about 4 p.m. Thursday. "When I see behavior like this, I have to seriously question, `What is there to hide ? "' he said. "I will attend all the rest of the council meetings while I remain an elected council member." Anderson faxed an open records request to Mcllhaney and Noe on Friday afternoon asking for information about the inci- dent. ../ The Eagle, Saturdday 13, 1999 Z3 The City of College Station's Police Department is currently accepting applications for a: SECRETARY This individual will be responsible for performing secretarial functions which may require judgment based upon knowledge of the policies and procedures pertaining to the area of assignment. Responsible for answering incoming calls and composing and typing various kinds of departmental correspondence. Must have the ability to use many types of office equipment, including fax machine, dictaphone and copier. M'==W High school diploma or GEL) equivalent required. Must be able to pass both basic Word and Excel computer tests by 50 %. This position involves contact with both internal and external customers, thus requiring good interpersonal skills. Please submit a City of College Station application. Salary: $8.32 /hour Deadline to apply: February 24, 1999 Must submit a completed City of College Station Application Apply at: City of College Station Human Resources Department S. Texas Avenue College Station, TExas 77840 C1YV' t"( Equal Opportunity Employer The Eagle, Sunday, February 14, 1999 • 0 L 1 J CS board to consider bond sales Eagle Staff Report College Station school trustees plan to approve dur- ing Tuesday's monthly meet- ing the sale of $8 million in bonds and two pieces of proper- ty. The board also plans to adopt next year's school calendar. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the district administra- tion building, 1812 Welsh Ave. The trustees approved last month the sale of $8 million in school construction bonds. The sale is expected to occur on Tuesday. Proceeds from the sale will be used to finance construction and improvements to convert the Willow Branch Intermedi- ate School campus into the A &M Consolidated Middle School. The board will consider bids that have been submitted for a quarter -acre lot and a 10 -acre tract. Six bids have been submitted for the small lot at 1614 Park Place St., which the district acquired during the 1960s through a delinquent tax suit and sale. The highest bid, for $11,050, has been submitted by James Hughes. Three bids have been sub- mitted for the 10 -acre site off Sandstone Drive in the Emer- ald Forest subdivision, which the district bought in 1988 as a future school site. But demo- graphic projections do not indi- cate need for a school in that location in the foreseeable future, officials said. The Eagle, Tuesday, February 16, 1.999 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -22 Harvey Road Streetscape Additions The City of College Sta- tion is accepting bids for the Materials and Labor for the Harvey Road Streetscape Additions, City of College Station Project EU -9704. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, February 23, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. Specifications are included in the total bid package which is available upon re- quest at: McCord Engineering 7607 Eastmark Dr. College Station, Tx 77841 (409) 764 -8356 The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. 2 -9 -99, 2 -16 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Plan- ning and Zoning Commis- sion will hold a public hear- ing to consider a rezoning request for approximately 5.8 acres, located along the west side of State Highway 6, 700 feet south of Graham Road, from R -6 Apartment Density to C -1 General Commercial. The site is a portion of a 35.854 acre tract located in the Robert Ste- venson League, Abstract 54. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 7:00 p.m. meeting of the Commis- sion on Thursday, March 4, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information. please contact meat (409) 764 -3570. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Plan- ning and Zoning Commis- sion will hold a public hear- ing to consider a use only permit request for a church to be located at the south- west corner of Rock Prairie Road and Edelweiss Ave- nue. This request will be consid- ered on Thursday, March 4, 1999 at 7:00 P.M. at the City Hall Council Chambers at 1101 Texas Avenue South. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact the Planning Office at (409) 764 -3570. Sabine McCully Senior Planner 2 -17 -99 Sabine McCully Senior Planner 2 -17 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Plan- ning and Zoning Commis- sion will hold a public hear- ing to consider a rezoning request for approximately 7.2 acres, 3775 F &B Road, located approximately 290' feet west of FM 2818, south of F &B Road, from C -1 General Commercial and R- 1 Single Family Residential to C -2 Commercial-Industri- al. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 7:00 p.m. meeting of the Commis- sion on Thursday, March 4, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact me at (409) 764 -3570. :Sabine McCully Senior Planner 2 -17 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Plan- ning and Zoning Commis- sion will hold a public hear- ing to consider a rezoning request for approximately 42.88 acres, Pebble Creek Phase 7 -A, on the East and southeast side of the Pebble Creek Parkway and Royal Adelade Drive section, from A -O Agricultural Open to R -1 Single Family Residential. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 7:00 p.m meeting of the Commis- sion on Thursday, March 4, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours-before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact me at (409) 764 -3570. Jane Key City Planner 2 -17 -99 The EagZe, Wednesday, February �7, 1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Plan- ning and Zoning Commis- sion will hold a public hear- ing to consider a rezoning request for Lot 12, Block T, University Park Addition #2 (1210 Spring Loop), located at the northwest corner of the intersection of University Drive and Spring Loop, from A -P Administrative Profes- sional to C -B Business Com- mercial. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 7:00 p.m. meeting of the Commis- sion on Thursday, March 4, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made' 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact me at (409) 764 -3570. Sabine McCully Senior Planner 2 -17 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Plan- ning and Zoning Commis- sion will hold a public hear- ing to consider a use only permit request for a restau- rant and night club to be al- lowed at 290A University Drive West. This request will be consid- ered on Thursday, March 4, 1999 at 7:00 P.M. at the City Hall Council Chambers at 1101 Texas Avenue South. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1 800 - 735 -2989. For additional information. please contact the Planning Office at (409) 764 -3570. Sabine McCully Senior Planner 2 -17 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Plan- ning and Zoning Commis- sion will hold a public hear- ing to consider a rezoning request for a 1 acre tract lo- cated in the northeast quad- rant of the intersection of Texas Avenue and Holleman Drive, from WPC WolfPen Creek to C -1 General Com- mercial. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 7:00 p.m. meeting of the Commis- sion on Thursday, March 4, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact me at (409) 764 -3570. Jane Key City Planner 2 -17 -99 The Eagle, Wednesday, February 17, 1999 CS woman files for council post and Dennis Maloney, both of whom filed Monday to run for Place 1 and Place 5, respec- tively, as announced can- didates for the GARNER College Station City Council. City Council Place 1 currently is represented by Steve Esmond, who announced Friday that he will not run for re- election. Coun- See COUNCIL, Page A8 4. Russell Bradley also filed Mon- day, saying he will run for the Single Member District 3 seat currently held by Dan Galvin. Galvin announced recently that he will not seek re- election. Candidate filing will continue through March 17. College Station voters will cast ballots May 1 for City Council Places 1, 3, and 5. Bryan voters will elect representatives for Sin- gle Member Districts 3 and 4. Candidate applications can be picked up at College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Ave., and at the Bryan Municipal Building, 300 Texas Ave. South. REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -58 Anderson Street Rehabilitation By BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff Writer College Station resident Winnie Garner on Tuesday filed for the Place 3 position on the College Sta- tion City Council in the May 1 general election. The seat currently is held by Councilman Swiki Anderson, who has not yet announced whether he will run for re- election. Garner is a local bank officer and serves on the College Station Planning and Zoning Commis- sion. She joins Shannon Schunicht Council From Al cilman David Hickson, City Council Place 5, has not said whether he will run for re -elec- tion. Bill Davis and James Massey picked up candidate applications Tuesday, according to the city secretary's office. In Bryan, incumbent City Councilman Kenny Mallard filed for candidacy on Monday and announced he will run for a third term for Single Member District The Eagle, Wednesdazy February 17, 1999 The City of College Station is accepting bids for the Ander- son Street Rehabilitation , Project # ST -9817. Bids will be re- ceived at City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, March 4, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be re- turned unopened. A Prebid Conference is scheduled for February 25, 1999 at 1:0OPM in the Training Room at City Hall. All interested bid- ders are encouraged to attend this meeting. Scope of Work: Rehabilitation of Anderson Street pavement from Park Place to Southwest Parkway including replacement of certain sections of curb & gutter. Two bid options are of- fered: 1. Remove & Replace, or 2. Recycle. Specifications are included in the total bid package which is available upon request at the above address, by phone at: (409) 764 -3823 or e -mail: jfinkes@ci .college- station.tx.us . The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities. 2- 17 -99. 2 -24 -99 Proud of councilman M y husband and I fulfill the old adage that opposites attract. While he is aggressive, spirited and an action -risk taker, I prefer the wallpaper role and quiet solitude. Through the 20 -plus years we have been married, Swiki and I have often disagreed over cours- es of action, politics and deci- sions to be made. I have often resented his desire to be involved and in the spotlight. However his service on the College Station City Council and the effects it has had on our family's life has led me to understand the importance of taking a stand for one's beliefs and the people who might need you to represent them As our son said when he learned that police had been sent to City Hall because his father was in attendance at the meeting, "Pop, I'm proud of you for being willing to face oppression for your beliefs and your right to have opposing views. I stand beside you." JUDY ANDERSON College Station The Eagle, Wednesday, February 17, 1999 CS police probe death of student By COLLEEN KAVANAGH Eagle Staff Writer Police said Wednesday they still are investigat- ing the death of a Texas A &M University student discovered in his apartment room by his roommate who thought he had been gone for the weekend. Mark Eisemann, 23, an accounting major from Richardson, Texas, was discovered around 11 p.m. Sunday night when his roommate noticed an odor coming from his room, College Station Police Sgt. Gary Bishop said Wednesday. Eisemann's room, at 601 Luther West, was locked, so his roommate called someone to help him get in and they found Eisemann's body, Bishop said. Bishop said police have not determined the cause of death or how long Eisemann's body had been in his room. He said they are waiting for the autopsy report from the Bexar County Medical Examiner. ,, It's still under investigation until we get the autopsy results, but we don't suspect foul play," Bishop said. Ann Goodman, assistant director of Student Life at A &M, said the university is offering counseling to Eisemann's friends. " I have met with a couple of his friends, and Stu- dent Counseling Services has offered their services and is doing follow -ups with his friends," Goodman said. "This is pretty standard in this type of situa- tion. I have not met with his roommate but, from what I understand, he is being supported by his friends and the community." The Eagle, Thursday, February 18, X999 c a] REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -56 Sprinkler Materials The City of College Station is accepting bids for the pur- chase of Sprinkler Materials for the Parks & Recreation Dept. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, February 25, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. Specifications are included in the total bid package which is available upon re- quest at the above address, by phone at: (409) 764 -3823 or e -mail: jfinkesQci.college Station.tx.us. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. 2- 11 -99, 2 -18 -99 CS planning board cancels meeting The College Station Planning and Zoning meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday has been can- celed. The agenda items will be added to the March 4 commission meet- ing. The agenda included three items: A public hearing on a request to rezone one acre located northeast of Texas Avenue and Holleman Drive from Wolf Pen Creek to commercial; a public hearing for a conditional -use per- mit to allow a nightclub addition above Double Dave's Pizza in NG -1 Historic Northgate; and a public hearing on a request for a condi- tional -use permit for a church to be located at the southeast corner of Rock Prairie Road and Edelweiss Avenue. For more information, call 764- 3570. The Eagle, Thursday, February 18, X999 • Easterwood. amed airport of the year Eagle Staff Report Local officials reacted with praise Thursday after it was announced that Easterwood Air- Dort has been selected as "Texas Airport of the Year" by the Feder- al Aviation Administration. This is the top award given to a commercial passenger airport by the FAA, officials said, and is based on several factors, includ- ing operational safety and pro- grams for airport development and maintenance. (0 R N (0 (0 O to ti to 10 to Harry Raisor, director of avia- tion for Texas A &M University «This award refle which owns and operates Easter- a lot Of hard WOr wood, said the award is particu- larly meaningful because the local Over the past airport was in competition with 20 years many larger facilities from across Texas, including D /FW in the Dal- _ HARRY RAISOR las -Fort Worth area and H ous- A &M director of aviatio ton's Bush - Intercontinental. 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O CD "1 O rt en's CD �' °CD M Z K�. ��'¢� R cDm 1 ZC'W'vK' CS an joins race for Es ond's seat Massey, Schunicht vie for council vacancy By BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff Writer College Station resident James Massey filed for candidacy Thurs- day and announced he will run for City Council Place 1. He and Shannon Schunicht, who filed Monday, will joust for the seat occupied by Steve Esmond, who recently announced he will not seek re- election. Massey, 44, has been a member of the Planning and Zoning Com- mission since 1996 and chairman since 1997. Winnie Garner and Dennis Mal- oney, also members of the com- mission, have announced that they will run for City Council Place 3 and Place 5, respectively. Swiki Anderson currently rep- resents Place 3 and David Hickson Place 5. Neither has announced a bid for re- election. In Bryan, Councilman Kenny Mallard announced Monday he will run for a third term for Single Member Dis- trict 4, and Rus- MASSEY sell Bradley will seek to succeed Dan Galvin in Single Member Dis- trict 3. Galvin announced recently he will not rum for re- election. On May 1, Bryan voters will select representatives for City Council Single Member Districts 3 and 4. College Station voters will cast ballots for City Council Places 1,3 and 5. Candidate applications can be picked up at College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Ave., and at the Bryan Municipal Building, 300 S. Texas Ave. REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -59 Street Signs / Posts The City of College Station is accepting bids for the pur- chase of Street Signs / Posts on an annual blanket order. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, March 9, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be re- turned unopened. Specifications are included in the total bid package which is available upon request at the above address, by phone at: (409) 764 -3555, Mon. - Fri 8:00am - 5:00 pm. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities. 2- 19 -99, 2 -26 -99 The EagZe, Friday, February 19, 1999 CS group seeks recall of o fficials Mayor, 4 on council named By PAT ABERNATHEY Eagle Staff Writer A group of voters is seeking to remove College Station Mayor Lynn McIlhaney and four council members, citing frustration over their decision - making. The five residents Friday pre- sented City Secretary Connie Hooks with an affidavit request- ing recall petitions. According to the City Charter, a recall election for each individual elected official will take place if enough signa- tures are gathered on the peti- tions. The group now has 30 days to gather signatures from registered voters, according to the charter. The mayor and the City Council members — Ron Silvia, Larry Mariott, David Hickson and Anne Hazen — have separate recall peti- tions relating to them. The charter states that the peti- tions must be signed by a number of people equal to at least 40 per- cent of the total number of votes cast for the position if a recall election is to be called. In order to force a recall elec- tion for McIlhaney, 1,523 signa- tures would have to be gathered; 1,482 would be needed for Hazen, 1,463 for Mariott, 1,444 for Silvia and 435 for Hickson, according to Hooks. "When people find out the facts, they are going to be mad," said Ben- ito Flores - Meath, one of the five resi dents who sub WILHANEY mined the affi- davit. "We have documentation, city documents, proving everything we are saying in the affidavit." For their part, McIlhaney and Hickson said the petitioners do not represent the majority of Col- lege Station residents, and they point to the May 1998 elections as evidence. The Fag4e, ,54tuxV4y, February 20, 7 Nont�nued' on back) "I'm disappointed. The citizens voted for four of the five of us last May," McIlhaney said. "The frus- trating thing is that this is a situa- tion we have been dealing with. The majority seems to rule, and there is a constant question as to whether the majority really felt that way. "Pretty much all the issues they brought up in this recall [affi- davit] were voted on in the elec- tion last May," she said. In their four -page affidavit, the five voters give several examples as to why they feel the officials should be removed from office. Some of those examples included the council's vote to rezone the Steeplechase subdivision R -1, "in spite of a large number of affected citizens strongly voicing their opinion against it." The voters, in their affidavit, also are crying foul over what they perceive to be preferential See RECALL, Page AS HICKSON MARIOrr SILVIA HAZEN Recall From Al treatment of businesses in North - gate, maintain that residents have been treated poorly at City Council meetings, and that the council has conspired to delay the filing of "a desperately need- ed Ethics Ordinance." The petitioners also claim that the mayor and four council mem- bers continue their support of the Northgate parking garage despite "overwhelming evi- dence" that the project is unsound. They also said informa- tion on the revenue and usage of the Patricia Street parking lot is being misconstrued to support the garage. A Feb. 14 article in The Bryan - College Station Eagle reported that a city audit of the Patricia Street lot showed the lot current- ly is generating less revenue per parking space than predicted for the $6.8 million parking garage. Parking consultant John DeS- hazo said in the story that he remained confident in his park- ing demand calculations for the Northgate area. Assistant City Manager Tom Brymer said city staff will review DeShazo's feasi- bility report before starting con- struction of the garage. The petitioners also claim the "council majority" has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars from Facade Improvement Pro- gram funds into Northgate busi- nesses "when the owners are not in any extreme financial need." They also insist there is no "redeeming value" to supporting more bars in Northgate. Officials of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Develop- ment, which provides the Com- munity Development Block Grant from which the Facade Improvement Program is funded, said income eligibility limits are not required for such a program. The affidavit accuses the "majority" of proceeding with development of "an expensive and unnecessary" City Hall Cen- ter, "a project that has been at the bottom of the priority list for the Capital Improvement Projects list since 1994." < < We are not a bunch of disgruntled minority citizens. We have been watching, acting as watch dogs for the majority of citizens, and we think we have done everything possi- ble to address these problems. > — BENITo F LoREs -MEATH One of five who submitted affidavit In November, voters approved $1.56 million for the purchase of land for a future municipal cen- ter. The Capital Improvements Project Citizens' Committee, which met through the summer, discussed the municipal center proposal and ranked it 38th on a list of 40 projects. The committee recommended the top 17 to the City Council for the $24.24 million bond election. Committee members decided to recommend buying about 100 acres of land near the new Police Department and Utility Customer Service Building. Many members argued that buying the land now would keep the area from being developed and, if the municipal center was not built, the land could be used for a park. "We are not a bunch of disgrun- tled minority citizens," Meath said. "We have been watching, acting as watch dogs for the majority of citizens, and we think we have done everything possible to address these problems." McIlhaney said she wonders when the city will move on, and stop dwelling on issues that sup- posedly have been decided. "How many times do we have to deal with these issues before we can move forward ?" she said. Hickson said the fact that the Northgate parking garage and the proposed conference center were approved by voters shows that the council mirrors what residents want. "We have a small minority of people who are trying to shove their views on the rest of the peo- ple," he said. "The [parking garage and conference center] were voted on and passed, prov- ing to me that the council is mov- ing in the direction the citizens want us to" Norma Miller, who joined Meath in requesting the peti- tions, said the council doesn't lis- ten to residents and, therefore, should be removed. "This recall should be a wake - up call," she said. "We have been trying for months to get them to listen to us." Petitions were not requested for council members Swiki Anderson and Steve Esmond, which Meath said was because they voted against most of the items listed in the affidavit. "If you look at the voting record on all those issues, they voted against them all," Meath said. "They have been saying, `Let's tell the truth and do this the right way. "' Hickson grouped Anderson and Esmond with those looking for his ouster. "It's unfortunate that some- times the voice of the few naysay- ers try to overrule the voice of the majority," he said. Those opposed to the mayor and council members would need the fewest number of signatures to get a recall election called for Hickson. But Hickson's term could end before a recall election could be organized, if he does not file for re- election in May. Hickson said he has not decid- ed whether to run again. Hooks said that, if the petitions are returned within 30 days and her office verifies the signatures as valid, a recall election will have to be called sometime between 30 and 60 days of the peti- tions being presented to the City Council. Hooks said any recall probably would have to be a special elec- tion. If any official were voted out of office, a second special election then would have to be held to vote in replacements. Regarding to the possibility of being voted out of office, McIl- haney said she would trust the majority who elected her. "My prayer is that the citizens will uphold the vote that was cast last May," she said. ■ Staff Writer Bob Schober con- tributed to this report. The Eagle, Saturday, February 20, 1999 Keep Munson open o add my input to the scores of those who have something to say about Munson Avenue in College Station: ■ Leave it open, as any public street. ■ Place speed limit signs at both ends and in between. ■ Place four -way stop signs at every crossing and intersection. ■ Place "speed bumps" between every stop sign (more than one on long blocks). ■ Patrol the area with officers in cruisers or motorbikes. ■ Give legitimate citations if deserved for violations. As one who is most of the time seeking the quickest and easiest way across town, I can state that most who "short cut' their travel will soon begin to avoid that path- way. There is almost nothing that we will avoid more than constantly stopping or slowing down to cross speed bumps. This is, of course, the current legal process of controlling traffic flow. As we tell the folks nowadays: Just do it. I have lived on a street so used for several years: Mitchell Street in Bryan. Many motorists cut through to avoid the lights and traffic else- where. There were several families with small children, and several older couples living on that thor- oughfare with the noise and dan- gers. That is just the price of living there. Neighborhoods will change. Nothing is as certain as change. Again, as we say: Live with it. BOB OWENS Bryan The Fag4e, Saturday, February 20, 1,999 Eagle photo /Butch Ireland Police and rescue workers look over the scene of an accident Friday at the intersection of Wellborn Road and Holleman Drive in College Station. The crash killed a 20- year -old College Station woman. Crash CS woman By GENEVA WHITMARSH Eagle Staff Writer A 20- year -old College Station woman was killed Friday and two other people were injured when a vehicle allegedly ran a red light at the intersection of Wellborn Road and Holleman Drive and collided with the car she was traveling in, police said. Allyson Marie Holman, who was sitting in the passenger seat, suffered massive head injuries and was not breathing while emergency personnel worked to remove her from the wreckage, officials said. She was pro- nounced dead while en route to College Station Medical Center. "She had stopped breathing when we arrived on the scene," College Station Fire Department Lt. Tim Fickey said. "We per- formed CPR and advanced life support on the way to the hospi- tal, but she never regained con- sciousness, started breathing or had a pulse." Police said a 1993 Ford Mus- tang was southbound on Well- born Road at approximately 11:36 a.m. when it allegedly entered the intersection against a red light and hit the right side of a 1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse that was attempting to make a pro- tected turn onto Holleman Drive. "The Mitsubishi had the green arrow and was making its way across the intersection when the Mustang ran the red light ... according to witnesses," College Station Police Officer LaKedriea Johnson said. The driver of the Mustang, Anthony Alan Jones, 22, of Col- lege Station, and the driver of the Eclipse, Bridget Kathleen Dyer, 20, of College Station, were transported to College Station Medical Center. Jones was treated and released and Dyer was listed in stable condition as of Friday night. Jones and Dyer are students at Texas A &M University, officials said. The cause of the accident is under investigation, officials said. The Eagle, Saturday, February 20, 1999 1 dead, 2 hurt in accident ORDINANCE NO. 2372 WAS PASSED AND APPROVED ON FEBRUARY 11 1999 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY F COLLEGE STATION meeting in regular session at the College Station Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue, said 'notice of meeting posted in accordance with Title 5, Texas government Code. Said Ordinance, signed by the Mayor and © duly recorded in the official records of the city, is captioned as follows: AN ORDINANCE REZONING ONE PARCEL OF LAND TOTALING 2.25 ACRES LOCATED IN THE J.W. SCOTT LEAGUE, ABSTRACT NO. 49 IN COLLEGE STA- TION. BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS. the subject 2.25 acre tract described by metes and bounds in Exhibit B and Exhibit C (attached to the official record), is rez- oned from R -1 Single Family Residential to C -2 Commercial Industry. A public hearing was held and notice was provided in the Ea- gle according to provisions in the Zoning Ordinance. Any per- son, firm, or corporation violating any provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine not less than Twenty -Five Dollars ($25.00) nor more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each day such violation shall continue or be per- mitted to continue, shall be deemed a separate offense. Said prdinance, being a penal ordinance, becomes effective ten (10) days after its passage by the City Council as provided by Section 35 of the Charter of the City of College Station. A com- plete text of the above named ordinance can be seen at the `Office of the City Secretary, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Sta- " on. Texas. Connie Hooks City Secretary 2- 21 -99, 2 -22 -99 c i s ORDINANCE NO. 2371 WAS PASSED AND APPROVED ON FEBRUARY 11 1999 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION meeting in regular session at the College Station Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue, said notice of meeting posted in accordance with Title 5, Texas Government Code. Said Ordinance, signed by the Mayor and duly recorded in the official records of the city, is captioned as follows: AN ORDINANCE REZONING TWO TRACTS OF LAND TOTALING 0.596 ACRES, LOTS 2, AND 3, BLOCK 4 iN THE POOH'S PARK SUBDIVISION, IN COLLEGE STA- TtON, BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS. Lots 2 and 3, Block 4 of the Poch's Park Subdivision, Section One, a Final plat recorded in Volume 314, Page 618 of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas, and shown in Exhibit "B" (attached to the official record), is rezoned from WPC Wolf Pen Creek Corridor to C -1 General Commercial. A;public hearing was held and notice was provided in the Ea- 0e according to provisions in the Zoning Ordinance. Any per - #bn, firm, or corporation violating any provisions of this chapter thall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine not less than Twenty -Five Dollars ($25.00) nor more than Two Thousand Dollars 52,000.00). Each day such violation shall continue or be per - mifted to continue, shall be deemed a separate offense. Said Ordinance, being a penal ordinance, becomes effective ten (10) days after its passage by the City Council as provided by Section 35 of the Charter of the City of College Station. A com- plete text of the above named ordinance can be seen at the Vffice of the City Secretary, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Sta- Zn, Texas. Connie Hooks City Secretary 2- 21 -99, 2 -22 -99 LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 2370 WAS PASSED AND APPROVED ON FEBRUARY 11, 1999 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITYI OF COLLEGE STATION meeting in regular session at thl College Station Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue, said notice of meeting posted in accordance with Title 5, Texa9 Government Code. Said Ordinance, signed by the Mayor and duly recorded in the official records of the city, is captioned as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10, "TRAF. FIC CODE" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, BY AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS AS SET OUT BELOW; PROVIDING A SEVERA• BILITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING A PENALTY. "Chapter 10, Section 3.E(2)(e), of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas is hereby amended to reo as follows: FM 2154, for traffic moving in a southerly direction for the first 0.291 mile from the intersection of the most north= erly ramp of FM 60 interchange, the speed limit shall be forty (40) miles per hour. For the next 0.570 mile, the speed limit shall be thirty -five (35) miles per hour. For the next 0.331 mile; the speed limit shall be forty (40) miles per hour. For the next 1.523 mile, the speed limit shall be forty -five (45) miles per hour to the south city limit of College Station. FM 2154 for traffic moving in a northerly direction, for the first 1.523 mile from the south city limit of College Station, the speed limit shall be forty -five (45) miles per hour. For the next 0.331 mile, the speed limit shall be forty (40) miles per hour. For the next 0.570 mile, the speed limit shall be thirty -five (35) miles per hour. For the next 0.291 mile, the speed limit shall be forty (40) miles per hour to the intersection of the most norther- ly ramp of the FM 60 interchange." Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not less than Twenty -Five Dollars ($25.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00). Each day such violation shall con- tinue or be permitted to continue, shall be deemed a separate offense. Said Ordinance shall become effective ten days after its passage by the City Council as provided by Section 35 of the City Charter of the City of College Station. A complete text of the ordinance is filed in the office of the City Secretary. Connie Hooks City Secretary 2- 21 -99, 2 -22 -99 The Eagle, Sunday,Februarly 21, 1999 The City of College Station's Office of Management & Budget is currently recruiting for the position of: ® SR. MANAGEMENT ANALYST This person will be responsible for conducting management reviews of operations involving moderate to complex analysis of operations. This person wl �l. also assist in the review and analysis of performance measures; and assist in the development and preparation of the City's annual operating and capital budgets. This person will also e responsible for producing and assisting in the production of management review reports of operations as well as performance measure, budget, and capital project reports. The requirements for this position include the ability to gather and analyze moderate to complex data utilizing statistical methods, excellent proficiency in computer spreadsheets and word processing programs, and a working knowledge of financial accounting systems. Also, a good working knowledge of general governmental budget, accounting, and financial procedures is needed. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required, as well as an ability to interact with all levels of the organization. A bachelors degree in political science, public administration, business, or other closely related area is required. A masters degree in public administration, business, or other closely related area is preferred. Also, three to five years experience in a governmental budget/finance/management review or related position is required. Two additional years of experience may be substituted for the master$ degree. Must submit resume and City of College Station application. Starting Salary: $30,292- 33,300 DO Q Deadline to apply: April 1,1999 Apply at: City of College Station Human Resources Department 1101 S. Texas Avenue College Station, TExas 77840 Internet: www. Iockon com /jobline.cstx.htm The City of College Station's Fire/Commw Enhancement Department is currently recruiting for the position of 23 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR PUBLIC WORKS The City of College Station is currently seeking an Assistant Director, Public Works Department. This person will assist in the daily operations of the Streets, Drainage, Sanitation, Fleet, Traffic, Engineering, Facilities Maintenance, and Administrative Offices of the Public Works Department, which has over 90 employees. Major responsibilities include: departmental training and customer service programs, program evaluation and planning, budget preparation, research, public presentations and working with citizen groups. Qualifications include five years responsible management experience at the Assistant Director or Director's level, computer proficiency, and advanced Administration degree preferred. Salary Depending on Qualifications. Deadline �,to cooly: April 16, 1999 Please submit resume, salary history, and City of College Station application to: City of College Station Human Resources Department 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 77840 internet: www.lockon.com/jobline.cstx.htm Equal Opportunity Employer CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER This person will be responsible for inspecting, monitoring and investigating both residential and commercial premises to insure compliance with Municipal Ordinances and all State and Federal regulations. Also responsible for providing a point of contact for citizens involved in code conflicts and serving as a liaison between citizens and other city departments. This position will have a high degree of public contact and interaction, thus requiring the ability to maintain a focus on good customer service. The requirements for this position include a thorough knowledge of business English and technical terminology; the ability to read maps, plans and identify plan content; the ability to read and interpret regulations, ordinances, policies and procedures. An associates degree in a related field is required. Must submit a City of College Station application. Salary: $12.43/hour Deadline to apply: March 3, 1999 Apply at: City of College Station Human Resources Department 1101 S. Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 77840 Internet: www.lockon.com/iobline.cstx.htni Equal Opportunity Employer The EagZe, SundaU, Februar� 21, , 999 El LEGAL NOTICE DRDINANCE NO. 2370 WAS PASSED AND APPROVED ON EBRUARY 11, 1999 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY DF COLLEGE STATION meeting in regular session at the - ollege Station Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue, said iotice of meeting posted in accordance with Title 5, Texas government Code. Said Ordinance, signed by the Mayor and July recorded in the official records of the city, is captioned as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10, "TRAF- FIC CODE" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, BY AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS AS SET OUT BELOW, PROVIDING A SEVERA- BILITY CLAUSE: AND DECLARING A PENALTY. "Chapter 10, Section 31(2)(e), of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas is hereby amended to read as follows: FM 2154, for traffic moving in a southerly direction for the first 0.291 mile from the intersection of the most north- erly ramp of FM 60 interchange, the speed limit shall be forty (40) miles per hour. For the next 0.570 mile, the speed limit shall be thirty -five (35) miles per hour. For the next 0.331 mile, the speed limit shall be forty (40) miles per hour. For the next 1.523 mile, the speed limit shall be forty -five (45) miles per hour to the south city limit of College Station. FM 2154 for traffic moving in a northerly direction, for the first 1.523 mile from the south city limit of College Station, the speed limit shall be forty -five (45) miles per hour. For the next 0.331 mile, the speed limit shall be forty (40) miles per hour. For the next 0.570 mile, the speed limit shall be thirty -five (35) miles per hour. For the next 0.291 mile, the speed limit shall be forty (40) miles per hour to the intersection of the most norther- ly ramp of the FM 60 interchange" Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not less than Twenty -Five Dollars ($25.00) not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00). Each day such violation shall con- tinue or be permitted to continue, shall be deemed a separate offense. Said Ordinance shall become effective ten days after its passage by the City Council as provided by Section 35 of the City Charter of the City of College Station. A complete text of the ordinance is filed in the office of the City Secretary. Connie Hooks City Secretary LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 2372 WAS PASSED AND APPROVED ON FEBRUARY 11 1999 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION meeting in regular session at the College Station Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue, said notice of meeting posted in accordance with Title 5, Texas Government Code. Said Ordinance, signed by the Mayor and duly recorded in the official records of the city, is captioned as follows: AN ORDINANCE REZONING ONE PARCEL OF LAND TOTALING 2.25 ACRES LOCATED IN THE J.W. SCOTT LEAGUE, ABSTRACT NO. 49 IN COLLEGE STA- TION, BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS. The subject 2.25 acre tract described by metes and bounds in Exhibit B and Exhibit C (attached to the official record), is rez- oned from R -1 Single Family Residential to C -2 Commercial Industry. A public hearing was held and notice was provided in the Ea- gle according to provisions in the Zoning Ordinance. Any per- son, firm, or corporation violating any provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine not less than Twenty -Five Dollars ($25.00) nor more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each day such violation shall continue or be per- mitted to continue, shall be deemed a separate offense. Said Ordinance, being a penal ordinance, becomes effective ten (10) days after its passage by the City Council as provided by Section 35 of the Charter of the City of College Station. A com- plete text of the above named ordinance can be seen at the Office of the City Secretary, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Sta- tion, Texas. Connie Hooks City Secretary 2- 21 -99, 2 -22 -99 2- 21 -99, 2 -22 -99 The Xag�e, Monddy, February 22, 1999 LEGAL NOTICE )RDINANCE NO. 2371 WAS PASSED AND APPROVED ON EBRUARY 11 1999 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY )F COLLEGE STATION meeting in regular session at the ;ollege Station Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue, said iotice of meeting posted in accordance with Title 5. Texas 3overnment Code. Said Ordinance, signed by the Mayor and July recorded in the official records of the city, is captioned as ollows: AN ORDINANCE REZONING TWO TRACTS OF _AND TOTALING 0.596 ACRES, LOTS 2, AND 3, BLOCK 4 N THE POOH'S PARK SUBDIVISION, IN COLLEGE STA- TION, BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS. Lots 2 and 3, Block 4 of the Poch's Park Subdivision, Section One, a Final plat recorded in Volume 314, Page 618 of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas, and shown in Exhibit "B" (attached to the official record), is rezoned from WPC Wolf Pen Creek Corridor to C -1 General Commercial. A public hearing was held and notice was provided in the Ea gle according to provisions in the Zoning Ordinance. Any per son, firm, or corporation violating any provisions of this chapte shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon convictior thereof shall be punishable by a fine not less than Twenty -Fiv< Dollars ($25.00) nor more than Two Thousand Dollan ($2,000.00). Each day such violation shall continue or be per mitted to continue, shall be deemed a separate offense. Saii Ordinance, being a penal ordinance, becomes effective tei (10) days after its passage by the City Council as provided b Section 35 of the Charter of the City of College Station. A corr plete text of the above named ordinance can be seen at th Office of the City Secretary, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Stz tion, Texas. Connie Hook City Secretai 2- 21 -99, 2 -22 -99 The Eagle, Monday, February 22, 1999 Voters ktltl*on for _emoval of mayor, council members BY AMANDA SMITH The Battalion A citizens' petition circulating in College Station aims to remove five members of the College Sta- tion City Council, including Mayor Lynn McIlhaney. Five College Station registered voters presented an affidavit Friday to City Secretary Connie Hooks re- questing recall petitions. In accor- dance with the city charter, the group has 30 days to gather signa- tures from at least 40 percent of the total number of registered voters who had cast votes for the posi- tions in the May 1998 elections. Swiki Anderson, a City Council member, said he advocates the re- call of the mayor and members of L council because of their lack of isideration for the majority of College Station residents, includ- ing their endorsement of the Northgate parking garage develop- ment and their responses to the Munson Avenue controversy. "There are some vindictive, controlling and mean people in City Hall now," Anderson, said. "Here, we live in a community which is supposed to be enlight- ened. The voters are now begin- ning to question some of the ac- tions of the City Council." An individual recall election for the mayor and city council mem- bers Ron Silvia, Larry Mariott, David Hickson and Anne Hazen will be held if the petition receives enough signatures. Mayor Lynn McIlhaney said each of the council members being considered for recall faced at least three opponents in the May 1998 elections. "My hope is that people will up- hold the election results from last May," McIlhaney said. "There will U, a ys be at least one to disagree the decision made by the City Council. Based on the feedback I have received from the public, I am informed the city is well -man- aged and well -run. I feel like we have been very pro- active in get- ting feedback from the citizens." McIlhaney said that in the 1998 citizen survey, College Station cit- izens gave city services a 93 per- cent approval rating. She said the survey is conducted annually, and 536 citizens were contacted. She said the majority of the services addressed in the survey received a ranking of 90 percent or higher. Hooks said a recall election would require 1,523 signatures for McIlhaney, 1,482 signatures for Hazen, 1,463 signatures for Mari - ott, 1,444 signatures for Silvia and 435 signatures for Hickson, each based on the number of votes re- ceived by the candidates in May. Benito Flores - Meath, one of the five College Station residents who submitted the affidavit, said the five council members he recom- mends recalling continue to act in the interest of special groups, not the majority. "When the City Council contin- ues to ignore hundreds of people, something is wrong," Flores - Meath said. "Now it is time to re- call and to get a fresh set of faces on the City Council. People are coming out of the woodwork and giving support. We have had a lot of people sign our petitions." After conversations with con- stituents over the weekend, Hazen said she does not think the petition will receive much citizen support. Hazen, who was elected in May 1998, said the city council has acted in the best interest of the majority. "I feel that our council and the city staff have done our best to handle the matters brought before us," Hazen said. "I feel the city council is very representative of the people. It is very unfortunate that it came to this." In a letter released Feb. 20, An- derson said he will not run for re- election to the College Station City Council in the upcoming May elec- tion. SEE PETITION ON PAGE 2. 0 H W a vV)a p i O N ro�'n 0 3 ro o ° 'a � rocv b Cn ro CU Q J � ov �: >rov.,,a, c - a,�roY U ax "a- s � The BattaP2on, Tuesday, February 23, 1999 x� �' C) ° °'�'° roU v' o 3 U• Y 3 o]C I vCOA 3U ro�,o on ... o a,,, o3�°ro �U•�• U� 3A v ti x� a T� v ciro , a, a Q'oo 4 aa, E� vow." °--E . ^ U °co a, � G v C ) ro a, a, w. U o °J (U i o c.^.� �� '� � o ro r ro N Z �o v ° •� 0 0 Cn ° ro c a o a.ci a,� c v o - cn o �= a,'~ ro Cn >,M oA -F. c U v u ao fn 0 H W a vV)a p i O N ro�'n 0 3 ro o ° 'a � rocv b Cn ro CU Q J � ov �: >rov.,,a, c - a,�roY U ax "a- s � The BattaP2on, Tuesday, February 23, 1999 Anderson urg colleagu to q mk � Councilman will not seek re- election By BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff Writer College Station City Council- man Swiki Anderson has announced he will not run for re- election in May and has urged five other council members to resign. In a prepared statement, Ander- son, elected to Place 3 in 1997, said he could best serve the city by "removing myself to allow focus on issues and matters besides Swiki Anderson." He called on Mayor Lynn McIl- haney and council members Anne Hazen, Larry Mariott, David Hickson and Ron Silvia to resign in order for "the healing to b egin." Anderson skirmished often with those council members over policy. He is an ardent critic of the proposed Northgate parking garage, which McIlhaney, Hazen, Hickson and Silvia support. The most contentious sparring occurred over allegations that Anderson violated the City Char- ter by voting on a city project that he had a prior interest in. On Aug. 5, a Brazos County grand jury no- billed Anderson after conducting an investigation. On Sept. 11, the council unanimously voted that Anderson had not violated the City Charter, but not before Hazen moved to censure Ander- son. Her motion was defeated 4 -3, with Hazen, Mariott and Silvia in favor. Hickson and McIlhaney voted against that motion. Anderson subsequently labeled the council investigation a "witch hunt," which McIlhaney denied. On Monday, Anderson said he anticipates serving College Station citizens again in a ANDERSON "higher capaci- ty. "If [Councilman Steve] Esmond won't and [former Councilman Dick] Birdwell won't, I just might consider running for mayor," he said Monday. "I view the recall situation as a vote of confidence in the government we have right now. Let's put it to a vote." Anderson referred to an affi- davit filed Friday requesting recall petitions for McIlhaney, Hazen, Silvia and Hickson. In the meantime, Anderson will s join fellow Councilman Esmond and Bryan Councilman Dan Galvin on the sidelines on Elec- tion Day. Galvin announced Feb. 1 he would not run, followed by Esmond on Feb. 11. College Station Councilman See ANDERSON, Page A2 The Fag4e, Tueadtxy, Feb uary 23, 1 C College Station City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, February 25, 1999 at 6:00 p.m. City Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue t�la Details on any of the following items may be picked up on request in the City Secretary's Office (764-3501) in the College Station City Hall located at 1101 Texas Avenue. ! Oh *There will not be a City Council Workshop Meeting at 3:00 p.m. c7 s ge of Allegiance; Invocation 4 sider request for absence from meeting roclamations - Red Cross Month, March; Engineer's Week, February 21" ' .1 Ai!Pnd�r Request by Councilnhembers $Discussion and possible action on die Ethics Complaint filed by Benito Flores- Meath. (Steve Esmond) 2. Consent Agenda 2.1 Consider minutes for City Council regular and workshop meetings, February 11, 1999 2.2 Bid No. 99 -01 - Discussion and possible action on award of switch gear upgrade for Scott B. White 2.3 Bid No. 99 -05 - Discussion and possible action on award of annual blanket order for automotive parts. Recommend award to Lindale Auto Supply as lowest, responsible bidder meeting specifications. _.4 Bid No. 99 -41 - Discussion and possible action on annual contract for paper products and janitorial supplies. Recommend award to Apollo Paper as lowest, responsible bidder meeting specifications. 2.5 Bid No. 99 -43 - Discussion and possible action on the purchase of office furniture for Utility Customer Service Center. Recommend award to each low bidder as follows: Section I and 2 to Kimball: Section 3 and 4 to Engineering and Office Supply; Section 5 to Wilton's Office Works for a total cost of $29,260.09. 2.6 Bid No. 99 -46 - Discussion and possible action on the purchase of compost bins for Sanitation in the amount of $30,000. Recommend award to C.E. Shepherd Company Inc. as lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications. 2.7 Bid No. 99 -47 - Discussion and possible action on the purchase of landfill crawler loader for Brazos County Solid Waster Management Agency in the amount of $272,603. Recommend award to Mustang Tractor and Equipment Company as the lowest, responsible bidder, meeting specifications. 2.8 Discussion and possible action on proposed Edelweiss Park Site Plan. 2.9 Discussion and possible action on payment for access fees and losses according to the Public Utility Commission tariffs and losses calculations for 1999. 2.10 Discussion and possible action on entering into a licensing agreement with Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) for construction of the Christine Lane Sewer Project Phase 11. Also, authorization of expenditure of 51,500 fee associated with licensing agreement. 2.I1 Discussion and possible action on a resolution approving professional service contract with Holster and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $30,280 to provide design services for die west district maintenance facility for the Parks and Recreation Department. 2.12 Discussion and possible action on a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement allowing a Rental Rehabilitation Program to lien to be subordinated to a subsequent lender. 2.13 Discussion and possible action to award contracts with Public Safety Net and Software Corporation of America for the procurement of software to interface the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Mobile Computing systems at a cost of $69,250 with an annual maintenance cost of $8,250. Approval of a contingency transfer from the General Fund in the amount of $29,250. 3. Regular Agenda 3.1 Discussion and possible action on an appointment to the Bryan - College Station Economic Development Corporation Board. 4. Hear Visitors 5. Adjourn The EagZe, Tuesday, February 23, 1999 L_J The City of College Station's Fire /Community El Enhancement Department is currently recruiting for the position of: ® CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER This person will be responsible for inspecting, monitoring and investigating both residential and commercial premises to insure compliance with Municipal Ordinances and all State and Federal regulations. Also responsible for providing a point of contact for citizens involved in code conflicts and serving as a liaison between citizens and other city departments. This position will have a high degree of public contact and interaction, thus requiring the ability to maintain a focus on good customer service. The requirements for this position include a thorough knowledge of business English and technical terminology; the ability to read maps, plans and identify plan content; the ability to read and interpret regulations, ordinances, policies and procedures. An associates degree in a related field is required. Must submit a City of College Station application. Salary: $12.43 /hour Deadline to apply: March 3, 1999 Apply at: City of College Station Human Resources Department 1101 S. Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 77840 Internet: w",w.lockon.com/inbline.cstx.htm Equal Opportunity Employer REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -58 Anderson Street Rehabilitation The City of College Station is accepting bids for the Ander- son Street Rehabilitation , Project # ST-9817. Bids will be re- ceived at City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, March 4, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be re- turned unopened. A Prebid Conference is scheduled for February 25, 1999 at 1:OOPM in the Training Room at City Hall. All interested bid- ders are encouraged to attend this meeting. Scope of Work: Rehabilitation of Anderson Street pavement from Park Place to Southwest Parkway including replacement of certain sections of curb & gutter. Two bid options are of- fered: 1. Remove & Replace, or 2. Recycle. Specifications are included in the total bid package which is available upon request at the above address, by phone at: (409) 764 -3823 or e-mail: jfinkes@ci .college - station.tx.us . The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities. 2- 17 -99, 2 -24 -99 The City of College Station is currently recruiting for the position of La SR. ECONOMIC ® DEVELOPMENT ANALYST This individual will be responsible for performing research and assisting in the creation of programs as they relate to economic development; assisting in the creation, implementation and maintenance of a marketing plan/strategy to promote economic growth and development of College Station; will provide economic information for fiscal impacts, revenues, forecasting and rates; must have the ability to interact with multi- faceted organizations involving multiple levels of authority. Requirements include proticiency with personal computers and spreadsheets;' excellent oral and written communication skills, a Bachelor's degree, Master's Degree preferred; and previous Planning or Economic Development experience preferred. Please submit resume and City of College Station application. Salary: $34,155 /year Deadline to apply: March 8, 1999 Apply at: City of College Station Human Resources Department 1101 S. Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 77840 Internet: www.lockon.com /jobline /cstx.htm Equal Opportunity Employer The Eagle, Wednesday, February 24, 1999 College Station council to address ethics complaint against Hickson By BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff Writer An ethics complaint against College Station City Councilman David Hickson will be discussed Thursday by the College Station City Council. The complaint, filed by resi- dent Benito Flores Meath, alleges that Hickson verbally intimidat- ed Flores -Meath during the Nov. 12 council meeting. Councilman Steve Esmond requested the complaint be brought before the council; the council will discuss and decide Thursday whether to put the issue on a future agenda. The council will also consider the site plan for Edelweiss Park. Edelweiss Park is an undevel- oped neighborhood park, and plans for it include a bas- ketball court, playground, perimeter side- walk, practice ,aAs fields for youth soccer and baseball, a sand volleyball park HICKSON and a small shelter. Money for improvements was included in the fiscal 1998 -99 bud- get and in the November bond election. The council could award con- tracts to purchase software to connect with other databases the mobile computers that have been installed in bolice cars. The soft- ware is estimated to cost $69,250. The council will also consider an appointment to replace Bill Fox on the board of directors for the Bryan - College Station Eco- nomic Development Corp. Fox moved from College Station to take a new job; his term expires May 31. The 3 p.m. workshop session has been canceled. The 6 p.m. reg- ular meeting will be in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Ave. For more information, call 764- 3500. 1.100 The Eagle, Wednes4ay, February 24, 1999 i� g as NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing to con- sider a variance to an interi- or parking island at 409 Hol- leman. Applicant is St. Mat- thew's Baptist Church. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Coi- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:00 p.m, meeting of the board on Tuesday, March 2, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact me at (409) 764 -3570. Sabine McCully Senior Planner 2 -24 -99 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -57 Pavement & Road Service Painting The City of College Sta- tion is accepting bids for Pavement & Road Service Painting. Bids will be re- ceived at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall 1 101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, March 10. me 1999. at which ti bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. A complete set of specifica- tions and bidding documents are available at the above address, Mon -Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, or may be mailed upon request by calling (409) 764 -3555. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. 2- 24 -99, 3 -3 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a rezon- ing request for 1 acre tract located in the northeast quadrant of the intersection of Texas Avenue and Holle- man Drive, from WPC Wolf Pen Creek to C -1 General Commercial. This hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:00 p.m. meeting of the Council' on Thursday, March 11, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call 1 (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information,', please contact me at (409) 764 -3570. Jane Kee City Planner 2 -24 -99 The EagZe, Wednesday, February 24, 1999 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -62 Stacking Chairs The City of College Station is accepting bids for Stack- ing Chairs. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue. College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, March 10. 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. A complete set of specifica- tions and bidding documents is available at the above ad- dress, Mon -Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by mail or fax by calling (409) 764 -3555. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. 2- 24 -99, 3 -3 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a rezon- ing request for approximate- ly 202.5 acres located north of Greens Prairie Road, south of the proposed State Highway 40. and east of the Spring Creek Subdivision, from A -O Agricultural Open to PDD -H Planned Develop- mental District - Housing. This hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:00 p.m. meeting of the Council on Thursday, March 11, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact meat (409) 764 - 3570. Sabine McCully Senior Planner 2 -24 -99 C Guests mill around Southwood Athletic Park Wednesday after the College Station Parks and Recreation Department held a groundbreaking ceremony for the College Station Teen Center. The center is located on Rock Prairie Road, adjacent to College Station Junior High School. The center is scheduled to open by the fall 1999 semester of the school district, officials said. The Eagle, Thursday, February 25, 1999 Police investigate sports store burglary College Station police said Wednesday they are searching for suspects in connection a2218 glary at Play It Again Sports, South Texas Ave. in College Station. Store employees arrived Wednes- day morning and found that someone hpd cut away a piece of door frame that surrounds the door's locking mechanism, police said. The sus- pects entered the building, disabled the alarm and took several sets of golf clubs from the display area. Police said the stolen property was valued at $4,000. Breaking new ground for teens CS ethics ordinance p ushed back Delay linked to separate meetings for training By BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff Writer Implementation of the College Station Ethics Ordinance is being pushed back, according to City Secretary Connie Hooks. The delay has been caused in part by getting members of the various boards together for train- ing ,that is required in the provisions of the ordi- nance, Hooks said. She and City Attorney Harvey Cargill have opted to meet separately with each board and commission rather than all together in order to gather individual input from members, she said. In early January, Hooks estimated that training would be completed by the end of February. She said the ordinance probably would be on the coun- cil's April 1 agenda. The council then will either vote to implement or amend the ordinance, she said. The "Standards of Conduct for Public Officials" ordinance supplements the conflict of interest pro- visions of the City Charter and state law. It will apply tQ members of the City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjust- See ETHICS, Page A10 Ethics From A7 ment, Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals /Build- ing Standards Commission, Elec- trical Examining Board, Parks and Recreation Board and the Ethics Review Commission, which has yet to be appointed. Some members who have gone through the training have severe- ly criticized some provisions, Cargill said. Committee members, for exam- ple, would be required to disclose in writing all property in the city they own or have more than a one - percent interest, and all prop- erty they have bought or sold in a six -month period. "They've told us, `If it's not involved in a zoning issue, what business is it of the council to know our commercial and resi- dential interests ? "' he said. The ordinance requires offi- cials to identify annually the source of any gift or "favor of any money" exceeding $50 in value, excluding gifts from relatives. This provision also has been crit- icized, Cargill said. The Planning and Zoning Com- mission will hold its training ses- sion March 18. Chairman James Massey, who is running for City Council Place 1, said he has read the ordinance and will wait for the session with Hooks and Cargill before judging it. His only concern, he said, "Is there anything in this that would prohibit people from literally or functionally participating in their government ?" Councilman Steve Esmond, who urged the council in October to immediately implement the ordinance, said Wednesday he was disappointed at the delay. "They've had a year and a half to talk with [the boards and com- missions], so I don't know what the problem is. Beats me," he said. In 1997, the council appointed three former mayors to study an ethics ordinance and report back to the council. In December 1997, Esmc 3 said, the ordinance was in final form. The ordinance was passed by the council Oct. 22, 1998, and was scheduled to be put in place Jan. 1. On Dec. 17, the council delayed implementation until the various boards and commissions are "educated" in the ordinance, new financial interest disclosure forms are created and a new Ethics Committee appointed. The Eagle, Thursday, February 25, 1999 CS Council kills debate on Hickson Resident's charges not on future agenda By BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff Writer The College Station City Coun- cil on Thursday decided to shut the door on future discussion about allegations that Council- man David Hickson verbally intimidated a resident during the Nov. 12 council meeting. Following a brief and tense dis- cussion, the council voted 5 -2, with Councilmen Steve Esmond and Swiki Anderson voting against, to refuse Esmond's request that the issue be placed on a future council agenda. The allegations were made by resident Benito Flores- Meath, who after the meeting said he felt "railroaded." "We weren't going to be heard," See COUNCIL, Page AS Council From Al he said. "The mayor, to look like she was doing the ethical thing, should have removed herself and let an independent group decide." After the meeting, Hickson said, "I apologized to Benito, but he didn't think it was good enough." Hickson also said he was sorry that tempers flared in November. "That happens sometimes," he said. "I've been on the council for six years, and this is the first time I've ever been accused of verbal intimidation. I think that's a pret- ty good track record." Before the 5 -2 vote, Esmond had moved that the issue be put to an independent committee for con- sideration. That motion was defeated 4 -3, with Esmond, Ander- son and Councilwoman Anne Hazen voting in favor. Hazen said she voted by mistake. Before the vote on his motion, Esmond and Mayor Lynn McIl- haney sparred over whether she fulfilled her promise, made in a letter dated Dec. 14, to have the "Council review [the allegations] under authority of the Code of Conduct." Esmond insisted that the Code calls for the appointment of a Council Relations Committee to hear such complaints. "I think that's the way to deal with it and be responsible to our citizens," he said. McIlhaney said she had fol- lowed the policy. "I did do what I said in that letter, and I did follow the Council Relations Policy," she said. "I chose to act as media- tor in this. It is my responsibili- t )f l In a series of letters to McIl- haney, Flores -Meath insisted that Hickson be brought up on an ethics charge for Hickson's "per- sonal attacks" against him at the Nov. 12 meeting. At the Dec. 10 meeting, Hickson blamed his frustration at the ear- lier meeting on the "constant neg- ative" he and the council receive "from some, people" — he said "You [Flores- Meath] have that tendency" — but he apologized for "being upset with you and for probably getting a little too abu- sive." Flores -Meath later. accused Hickson of being insincere in his apologies, calling them "a Clinton apology." In a letter he presented to the council Dec. 10, Flores - Meath said he wanted "a com- plete apology" from Hickson, and "that a letter of reprimand be issued to him." McIlhaney said she met twice with Hickson about the issue, which Flores -Meath claimed could have violated the provi- sions of the Texas Open Meetings Act. City Attorney Harvey Cargill, in a letter dated Feb. 9, said it was not. Cargill also said the complaint was not an ethics matter that would fall under the Ethics Ordi- nance, which has been approved by the council but not yet imple- mented. After the meeting, McIlhaney said, "The issue has been dealt with, and we need to move on." Esmond's agenda request was within standard council policy. Such requests generally are dis- cussed during council workshop sessions, but a workshop was not held Thursday. A majority of the council must approve placing a request on a future council agen- da. In other business, the council unanimously voted to appoint Ron Blatchley, a franchise opera- tor of McDonald's Restaurants, to serve on the Bryan- College Sta- tion Economic Development Corp.'s board of directors. He replaces Bill Fox, who resigned. Fox's term ends May 31. The council also unanimously approved the site plan for Edel- weiss Park, which will include a basketball court, practice fields for youth soccer and baseball, and a sand volleyball court. The city also will buy computer software to link computers in its police cars and some fire vehicles with other databases. The cost will be $69,250. rn rn rn ry o� w a� w of N W e.J �I REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -59 Street Signs / Posts The City of College Station is accepting bids for the pur- chase of Street Signs / Posts on an annual blanket order. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, March 9, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be re- turned unopened. Specifications are included in the total bid package which is available upon request at the above address, by phone at: (409) 764 -3555, Mon. - Fri 8:00am - 5:00 pm. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities. 2- 19 -99, 2 -26 -99 The EagZe, Friday, February 26, 1999 Many questions :7 17 he Feb. 13 article concern- ing the call for a police officer to go to the College Station City Council meeting prompts these questions: v ■ Did City Manager Skip Noe generate the call for the police officer because he felt that Mayor McIlhaney would be unable to control City Council members' conduct? ■ Did Noe confer with McIlhaney before making the call? ■ If he did, did McIlhaney approve this request? ■ If she did approve, why did she think she would lose control of the meeting? ■ If he didn't confer with her, what has she done to ensure Noe will check with her in the future? ■ The article says that police officers have been dispatched to City Hall in the past. "It's not unusual," Noe said. If that is the case, why did the dispatcher call Maj. Mike Patterson instead of simply dispatching an offi- cer? ■ If this is not unusual, why did Patterson call Chief Feldman, who was in Houston, to inform him of the request instead of simply dispatching an officer? ■ If this is not unusual, why did Feldman tell Patterson to accompany the officer to City Hall instead of simply sending a lone officer? The article said Noe had planned to call earlier in the week for an officer to be pre- sent, but forgot. I understand that Councilman Swiki Anderson was late for the meet- ing, arriving just around 3:45 p.m.. The officer was dispatched at 3:59 p.m. Are we expected to believe the denial from Noe that Anderson was not the reason for the request for the police officer? The article says, finally, that Councilman Anderson filed an Open Records Act request, ask- ing for information about the incident. Did he receive an answer? Was he satisfied? Did the answer shed any light on this apparently very unusual request? ED McKENZIE College Station The Eagle, Saturday, February 27, 1999 • L The City of College Station is currently recruiting [q9 for the position of SR. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ANALYST This individual will be responsible for performing research and assisting n the creation of programs as they relate to economic development; assisting in the creation, implementation and maintenance of a marketing plan/strategy to promote economic growth and development of College Station; will provide economic information for fiscal impacts, revenues, forecasting and rates; must have the ability to interact with multi- faceted organizations involving multiple levels of authority. Requirements include proficiency with personal computers and spreadsheets;' excellent oral and written communication skills, a Economic Ddegree, pm Development exper ri ienc preferred- prefe d. Please Plannin or ume and City of College Station application. Salary: $34,155 /year Deadline to apply: March 8, 1999 Apply at: City of College Station Human Resources Department 1101 S. Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 77840 Internet: www.lockon.com /iobline/cstx.htm Equal Opportunity Employer The City of College Station is currently recruiting for the position of ,V PUMP STATION OPERATOR This person will be responsible for operating and maintaining the water production facilities to assure an adequate supply of potable and Pal atable water for the public water system; will also be responsible for the proper operation of the water production and storage facilities, monitoring and collection of data, and assuring proper water quality. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED; basic mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation aptitude; and at least one year experience in water production related industry. Possession of a valid Texas driver's license required. Some shift work may be required. Please submit City of College Station application. Salary: $8.91 - $9.93/hr. D.O.Q. Deadline to apply: Open Until Filled Apply at: City of College Station Human Resources Department 1101 S. Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 77840 Internet: www.lockon.com /fobline /cstx.htm Equal Opportunity Employer The Eagle, SUrtday, Febpuary 28, 1,999 • REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL #99 -63 BVSWMA Landfill Software The City of College Station is accepting proposals on the above referenced item for the City of College Sta- tion Offices. Proposals will ) be received at: The City of College Station Purchasing Services Division 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, TX 77842 until 4:00 pm March 23, 1999. All proposals received after that time will be re- turned unopened. The City Of College Station reserves the right to waive or reject any and all Proposals or any and all irregularities in said request and to accept the Proposal considered most P to the City. A complete set of documents for this proposal may be ob- tained at the above address, Mon - Fri, 8AM - 5PM, or by contacting the Purchasing Services Division at (409) 76 4 -3823. 2- 22 -99, 3 -1 -99 The Eagle, Monday, March 1, 1999 Attention Citizens of College Station... Your City needs you! The City of College Station is looking for citizens to serve on various City Committees. The City is currently seeking citizens interested serving on the City Center Site Selection and Master Plan Committee. The City also needs a citizen to represent College Station on the Brazos County Emergency Communications District Board of Managers. Deadline to apply is March 25, 1999 College Station residents interested in working in the City's General Election, May 1, 1 are also needed. You must be a registered voter. For more information contact the City Secretary's Office at: 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station 764 -3541 co Lr� REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -54 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station City Council will hold a public hearing to consider an ordi- nance designating an 8 acre tract of land which consists of all of an 8 acre tract de- scribed as Lot 2, Block 4. Business Center at College Station, Phase II, as Rein- vestment zone Number 10 for commercial tax abate- ment as provided in the property redevelopment and tax abatement act. The pro- posed ordinance will estab- lish the number of years for the district, authorize an agreement to exempt from taxation the increase in val- ue of the property in order to encourage development and redevelopment and other matters relating thereto, and providing a savings clause. The hearing will be held in the City Council Room at 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas at 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 11, 1999. Any requests for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409) 764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -29 For additional information, please contact Kim Foutz at (409) 764 -3753. 3 -2-99 The Eagle, Tuesday, March 2, 1999 Mark Anthony Carda July 22, 1941 — Feb. 26, 1999 Services for Mark Anthony Carda, 57, of College Station are set for 10 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Sis will officiate. Burial will follow in College Station Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Southwood Funeral Home in College Station. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Mr. Carda died Friday morning in Bryan. He was born in Lake Andes, S.D., and worked as a construction fore- man with Dennis Husfeld Homes. Survivors include his wife, Deborah Dillard Carda of College Station; a son and daughter -in -law, Timothy and Tammy Carda of College Station; two stepdaughters, Amy Glass of Plugerville, Texas, and Dawna Aleman of Belton, Texas; a brother, Ernest Carda of Dushene, Utah; two sisters, Beorgine Chytka of Lake Andes and Norine Sweet Nickerson; and three grandchildren. College Station Business Center - Phase 2 -B The City of College Station is accepting bids for the Construction of the College Station Business Center - Phase 2 -B, Project GG- 9705. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, March 9. 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. A Prebid conference has been scheduled for March 2, 1999 at 2:OOPM in Council Chambers at City Hall. All interested parties are en- couraged to attend this meeting. Location and Description of Project: The project involves preparing right -of -way; clear- ing and grubbing; solid con- crete interlocking pavers; colored concrete; removing concrete; precast storm drain; barricades, signs, and traffic control; disposal of materials; pavement striping and signing; and erosion and sediment control for the Col- lege Station Business Cen- ter, Phase 2B. Copies of Bidding Documents A complete set of Bidding Documents can be pur- chased by check, cash or money order in the amount of $20.00 (non - refundable) from the Purchasing Serv- ices Division at the above referenced address, Mon - Fri, 8AM - 5PM. A five(5) percent bid security is re- quired. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. 2- 23 -99, 3 -2 -99 NOW The Eagle, Wednesday, March 3, 1999 Televised 0 sessions sought 5 CS residents file to air board meetings By BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff Writer College Station City Council and Planning and Zoning Com- mission meetings will be televised if an initiative ordinance petition being circulated since Monday gathers enough signatures and wins voter approval. To make the May 1 ballot, the petitioners will have to file signa- tures from 1,010 College Station registered voters by March 22, City Secretary Connie Hooks said Tuesday. The petition is being circulated by the same five people who on Feb. 19 launched a recall petition drive seeking the removal from office of Mayor Lynn Mcllhaney, Councilmen Larry Mariott, Ron Silvia and David Hickson and Councilwoman Anne Hazen. City Council and commission meetings currently are not tele- vised. The council included $11,880 in its fiscal 1997 -98 budget to televise meetings but budgeted no money in fiscal 1998 -99 for that purpose, according to Fiscal Ser- vices Director Charles Cryan. Once the petition is filed with the city, Hooks will have 10 days to verify the signatures. Once cer- tified, the petition must be pre- sented to the council at its next regular meeting. The council must take final action within 60 days after receiv- ing the petition from the city sec- retary. If the council rejects the ordinance, the city charter requires the council to submit the question to voters not later than 60 days after taking final action. The council can call a special elec- tion if a regular election is not scheduled. A special election would cost $18,000 to $20,000, Cryan said. One of the five petitioners, Ben- ito Flores- Meath, said Tuesday the group is hoping the petition qualifies for the May 1 ballot, which will include contests for three City Council seats and an See PETITION, Page Al2 Petition From A9 initiative ordinance prohibiting the city from closing or obstruct- ing traffic on Munson Avenue. "[Televising] should have been done a long time ago," he said. "It would be kind of moronic to spend [the money for a special election] instead of just doing it." REQUEST FOR BIDS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Plan- ning and Zoning Commis- sion will hold a,public hear- ing to consider a use only permit request to allow for a religious facility to be located at 1201 Foxfire Drive, Lots 1 & 2, Block 1, Foxfire Subdivi- sion Phase 1. Applicant is Pastor Chong Kim for the Korean Mission Church of Texas A &M. This request will be consid- ered on Thursday, March 18, 1999 at 7:00 P.M. at the City Hall Council Chambers at 1101 Texas Avenue South. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact the Planning Office at (409) 764 -3570. Sabine McCully Senior Planner 3 -3 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Plan- ning and Zoning Commis- sion will hold a public hear- ing to consider a rezoning request for a 0.85 acre tract' located at 1905 Texas Ave- nue South, Lot 1, Block 1 of Tinsley Square Subdivision from WPC Wolf Pen Creek to C -1 General Commercial. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 7:00 p.m. meeting of the Commis- sion on Thursday, March 18, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact me at (409) 764 -3570. Jane Kee City Planner 3 -3 -99 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -62 Stacking Chairs The City of College Station is accepting bids for Stack- ing Chairs. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, March 10, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. A complete set of specifica- tions and bidding documents is available at the above ad- dress, Mon -Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by mail or fax by calling (409) 764 -3555. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. 2- 24 -99, 3 -3 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Plan- ning and Zoning Commis- sion will hold a public hear- ing to consider a Conditional Use Permit to allow for addi- tions and renovations to the existing school located at 105 Holik (A &M Consolidat- ed Middle). Applicant is Cheatham & Associates for the College Station Inde- pendent School District. This request will be consid- ered on Thursday, March 18, 1999 at 7:00 P.M. at the City Hall Council Chambers at, 1101 Texas Avenue South. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact the Planning Office at (409) 764 -3570. Sabine McCully Senior Planner 3 -3 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Plan- ning and Zoning Commis- sion will hold a public hear- ing to consider a rezoning request for a 0.34 acre tract located north of the intersec- tion of Texas Avenue and Holleman Drive, from WPC Wolf Pen Creek to C -1 Gen- eral Commercial. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 7:00 p.m. meeting of the Commis- sion on Thursday, March 18, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact me at (409) 764 -3570. Jane Kee City Planner 3 -3 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Plan- ning and Zoning Commis- sion will hold a public hear- ing to consider a request to rezone approximately 9.94 acres, located along the east side of Holleman Drive just north of FM 2818 in the Crawford Bennett League, Abstract No. 7; from R -1 Sin- gle Family Residential to R -5 Apartment/Medium Density. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 7:00 p.m. meeting of the Commis- sion on Thursday, March 18, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact me at (409) 764 -3570. Sabine McCully Staff Planner 3 -3 -99 Bid # 99 -57 Pavement & Road Service Painting The City of College Sta- tion is accepting bids for Pavement & Road Service Painting. Bids will be re- ceived at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, March 10, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. A complete set of specifica- tions and bidding documents are available at the above ,1 address, Mon -Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, or may be mailed upon request by calling (409) 764 -3555. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. 2- 24 -99. 3 -3 -99 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid 99 -65 ale of Two (2) Automated ollection Trucks with leil /Rapid Compaction Bod- �s he City of College Station 3 accepting bids for the rbove referenced items . aids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, March 17, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall bids received after that time will be returned unopened. A complete set of specifica- tions and bidding documents is available at the above ad- dress, Mon -Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM or can be mailed upon request, (409) 764- 3555. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. The Eagle, Wednesday, March 3, 1999 1 3 -3 -99, 3 -10 -99 0 CITY COUNCIL RECALL PETITION SIGNATURE DRIVE SIGN UP AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS UN lL MARC!: 17: Texaco Station Burg6r Boy Restaurant Southwest Parkway and Welsh Northgate (Church & 2 "° St) Saturdays 8 AM - 5 PM Everyday 11 AM - 5:30 PM IL Historic House #34 (Southside) 504 Guernsey at Welsh Everyday 10 AM - 5 PM Lammerts Residence 1502 Dominik Drive Saturdays 1 PM - 5 PM Batchelor Residence 8103 Raintree Drive Saturday 8 AM - Noon Crystal Park Plaza, West Lot 2700 East Bypass Sunday 2 PM - 5 PM Join Our efforts To Preserre Your Future" • Fiscal Responsibility • Controlled Growth • Citizen Oriented Leadership www.issues.org/recall.html or call 696 -4454 Bring your voter registration card Political ad paid for by Recall Committee, 901 Val Verde Drive. College Station, TX 77845 -5125 The Eagle, Wednesday, March 3, 1999 • B -CS may see A n inib t I high rail volume whe it's five years, seven years or 10 years, priorities change, traffic Pat terns change. Under our present mewhere along that [rail Official By BLAIR FANNIN Eagle Staff Writer cites A Union Pacific official, calling the bot nario, yes, so we've got to do 2 said. Bryan- College Station area a any Wednesday the company s ng,' he Earlier n the day, Handley told the neck, said may have to double track the railroad n three to Bryan - College Station Metropolit "Right now, running through the area — even if the community P lanning Organization, l gong only 20 miles per five years can't agree on a rail relocation Plan, Eddy are through Bryan. We are running 22 to eight more dur- "That's our forecast," vice president for the and six trains a Season. It takes 30 to 35 min ley, assistant southern region of Union Pacific Rail "The ng gr d the plus utes to clear ryan Baid. an road, said Wednesday night. I want to leave with your crossings, e Handley said a double track would impression area is that it is a bottleneck. With to r we are gong � local officials don't be necessary of rail relocation on some type potential growth, to do something• ike, agree p lan because of increased rail volume "Somewhere down the p $25 million in federal money has been set aside for a rail - relin or other local high - priority project. $15 million .....rail relocation $10 million .....rail relocation or high priority project An initial study in February 1998 the relocating railroad tracks at $75 million. Eagle graphic /Helen Clancy projected over the next five years. ­If we wait a year d see [t he c w munity] making progress, could wait," he said. `If business is making progress, but they are no clos- er, then, yes, we've got to make a deci- sion." `You're sitting on the man route to the Texas Gulf Coast. Lumber, cement, sand, limestone ... it will come through by rail. The main thing See TRACKS, Page A6 L The Eagle, Thursday, March 4, 1999 (Continued on back) Tracks you to understand is Hearne will be a major crossroads for Texas," Handley said. "There are seven rail lines going into Hearne and we've just built a restaurant and hotel for our crews." Brazos County Judge Al Jones, chairman of the MPO policy com- mittee, said he doesn't think Han- dley's remarks pressure the local through Bryan and College Sta- tion and constructing 22 miles of new track along the Brazos River. The cost of moving the railroad tracks has been estimat- ed at $75 million. Handley said Wednesday that, if the tracks are moved to the west, the cost could range from $65 million to $100 million. Some $25 million in federal money has been set aside for a rail - relocation or other local high - priority project, $15 million of which can be used for rail relo- cation. The, other $10 million could be used for rail- relocation or another high - priority project. The MPO policy committee Wednesday also approved staff work on a resolution requesting Congress to waive a local match requirement toward an initial community into speeding up its decision- making process regard- ing rail relocation. "I think they [Union Pacific officials] will wait and then, make a decision whether or not the community can come together on rail relocation," he said. "They aren't going to wait forever [to make a decision]. He [Handley] said it very well — it's a bottle- neck." Handley's comments come a year after discussions began about moving the railroad tracks that run through Bryan and Col- rail- relocation feasibility study. It simultaneously included approval for staff to begin formu- lating an oversight committee that would work with the Texas Transportation Institute, which potentially would perform an ini- tial rail - relocation study. The study would extensively examine economic, environmental and design aspects. The MPO policy committee, at a time and date to be announced, will hold a special meeting to vote on the resolution. "I think the [policy committee] has set a process where every- body can be heard," said Michael Parks, director of the Bryan - College Station Metropol- itan Planning Organization. "I think a study answering the questions that hnvP been asked lege Station. Handley said double tracking wouldn't necessarily help speed up the trains that run through the two cities, but it would accommodate the future volume. Trains that run through Bryan and College Station daily slow from 60 mph to 20 mph, he said. In February 1998, officials with the Texas Transportation Insti- tute, in association with the Kingsley Group Inc. and DMJM, unveiled an initial study on the issue. The study was done at the request of Texas A &M University officials, who for years have been looking for ways to decrease the number of rail crossings through campus because of safety con- cerns. The study suggested relocating the railroad tracks that run of us [from the public] is impor- tant." The MPO's technical advisory committee prior to Wednesday's meeting recommended that:,a por- tion of federal funds not to exceed $1.5 million could be released with a zero -match rate for tho purposes of preparing initial eco- nomic, environmental, locational and design studies. That led tb the policy committee's action Ekt Wednesday's meeting. + Union Pacific Railroad alreadk has given a $100,000 contract tp the Texas Transportation Insti- tute to look at the economic feasi- bility of rail relocation. That con- tract could be counted toward � federal match in the event Con- gress does not approve waiving the local match requirement, offi- cials said. The Eagle, Thursday, March 4, 1999 (Continued from front) ..r' H ote l pl an on schedule Wolf Pen's funds secured By BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff Writer Financing for the hotel portion of the Wolf Pen Creek Hotel/Conference Center has been secured and the pro- ject is on schedule, a partner in the venture said Wednes- day. "This was the major hurdle," said Jim Allen of Accord Commercial Inc. Groundbreaking could occur within 90 days, which would put the project on track for an early 2000 comple- tion date, he said. The project is a public - private partnership between the developer, Wolf Pen Creek Limited, and the city of Col- lege Station. The partnership will own the hotel and the city will own the 45,000- square -foot conference center, which will be built with $6 million in revenue bonds that voters approved in 1997. The developer must guarantee at least a $21 million See HOTEL, Page A2 Hotel From Al investment, which Allen said will allow repayment of the bonds through ad valorem taxes without a tax increase. Corp Finance Internationa:" Ltd. of Toronto will provide $13 Million in debt financing, and Oxford International of Bethes- da, Md., will provide $5.5 million in equity financing to build a 200- room full -ser- vice Sheraton Hotel, Allen said. Another $5 million to $7 million will be invested in an extended -stay hotel, not an office building McILHANEY as originally planned. The project called for an 8,000 square -foot office building to be built next to the hotel, but one of the lenders suggested an extend- ed -stay hotel instead, he said. "It was very difficult to finance the office building because we would have had to pre -lease about 50 percent of it," Allen said. "The city will probably sign on to the change because this won't make any difference in our agreement." Mayor Lynn McIlhaney agreed. "My sense is that, so long as [the guaranteed equity of $21 mil- lion] is not affected, an extended - stay hotel versus an office build - ing will not make any differ. ence," she said. "Certainly, anything that sup- ports the conference center will be an asset to the community. I do believe we will have a confer- ence center that everyone can be proud of," McIlhaney said. The original Wolf Pen Creek Limited Partnership included De1Mac Investments Corp., Accord Commercial Inc., DePal. ma Hotel Corp. and investor Davis McGill. Allen, who is vice president of the partnership, said the partnership probably will change because Oxford Interna- tional will own a "large" portion of the project. � The Eagle, Thursday, March 4, 1999 c Tvi'es u e under study, mayor says By BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff Writer The decision to tel /seCollege Station City Council meetings was delayed until city staff stud- ied the success of such broadcasts in other cities, Mayor Lynn McIl- haney said Wednesday. She said the issue will be brought up at a future council meeting during the fiscal 1999 -2000 budget process. McIlhaney's statement was in response to an initiative ordi- nance petition, which began cir- culating Mon- day, which calls for television broadcasts of City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission meetings. "Last year, MCILHANEY we weren't ready to televise," she said. "We asked staff to survey other cities and find out if they televise work- shops or [the portion of meetings where visitors are heard] and how it has affected attendance at meet- ings in terms of getting citizen feedback in the decision - making process. That's an important aspect. "This issue has been on our pending agenda and is scheduled to be back on an agenda during the budget cycle," McIlhaney said. A survey of 10 medium -sized Texas cities has been completed and shows a majority televise city council meetings, City Manager Skip Noe said, but a summary of the results has not yet been writ- ten. The budget cycle usually starts with the council's retreat in June and runs through August or Sep- tember, he said. The council included $11,880 in the fiscal 1997 -98 budget for tele- vising council meetings, but added no money for the fiscal 1998- 99 budget. Benito Flores- Meath, who is one of the five petitioners, said the petition would be circulated any- way. "Given their track record, what's so different this year than last year ?" he said. "We only need to look next door to Bryan to see what they're doing. If Bryan can do it, why can't we ?" "We know what Bryan does," Noe said, "but we'll include Bryan in the summary we will present to council." Bryan was not included in the survey of medium -sized cities, which Noe said will show that two of the 10 cities do not televise their meetings. The Eagle, Thursday, March 4, 1999 am very disturbed by the cur- rent attempt to force a recall of five members of the College Station City Council. As a concerned resident who views recall as an extremely seri- ous sanction, I have examined the recall petition that presents the reasons why these five mem- bers should be removed from office, and I have reached several conclusions: ■ Personal agendas and /or vendettas are masquerading in the petition as pleas for public ac V Ounta i ll itv. ■ Tired arguments, which have been heard in public forums for years, are masquerading as "evi- dence" of wrongdoing. ■ Issues that the residents have directly approved at the polls are presented as council abuses of power. Council members targeted by the recall petition are referred to sarcastically in the petitioners' online remarks as the "Magnifi- cent Five." I don't know about magnifi- cent, but this phrase is a reminder that five is a clear majority on the council, and that majority was put there by a clear majority of voters. Maybe all these voters are wrong, maybe not. Either way, any errors on the public's part are rectifiable at the Polls, not through this misguided, frivolous effort to invoke the recall process. No council member has com- mitted an offense for which that process is intended. The petitioners claim to be con- cerned with misspent tax dollars. I cannot think of a bigger waste of such dollars than to hold a vote to recall council members, most of whom were elected less than a year ago by a substantial majori- ty. As a taxpayer, I would deeply resent having this expense thrust on us by a disgruntled handful. I hope that College Station resi- dents will show the petitioners just how little their negativity appeals to the majority in our community, who are doubtless more concerned with the many challenging issues facing us in a time of growth. JOHN HOLDER College Station The Eagle, Thursday, March 4, 1999 ueeply disturbed College Station to open Northgate police office �w • Department may add new services as result of new location. BY NONI SRIDHARA The Battalion A new College Station commu- nity police office will officially open with a ribbon - cutting ceremony and reception at 10 a.m. today be- hind the Loupot's bookstore in Northgate. Major Mike Patterson of the Field Operations Bureau with the College Station Police Department (CSPD), said this community office is a natural extension of CSPD's two other offices. The first is located in Lincoln Center and the second is in Windsor Square Apartments. Suanne Pledger, special projects director for Loupot's bookstore, said the location was chosen be- cause Northgate is the center of College Station activity. CSPD is trying to duplicate a program im- plemented in Denton where the College Station officers recently re- ceived formal training. Patterson said another reason for choosing the location of the of- fice is because officers spend a large amount of time patrolling the Northgate area. "We not only have drinking in- cidents," he said, "but sometimes we'll see car burglaries or vandal- ism occurring over there." "We can now deal with these problems more directly if we have some officers over there. We are hoping to see more of a long -term effect." Patterson said, in the beginning, the office will primarily be open during weekends and evenings, with one bicycle officer patrolling the area. He said the space and materials for the center, including the furni- ture, have been donated by the Northgate Merchant's Association. Patterson said they are looking at relocating the office if the North- gate parking garage is built. "If the Northgate parking garage is built, then we will see if we can relocate into the garage," he said, "so we will have more space and it will be more secure." Pledger said the office will also distribute tourist information to area visitors. "The members of the CSPD are acting as community ambas- sadors," she said, "so I hope it will be well embraced by the commu- nity. " The Battalion, Friday, March 5, 1999 Y2K forum wraps up _ Health, safety, education preparations among items discussed by community representatives BY CARRIE BENNETT The Battalion Brazos Valley health, safety and education preparations un- derway were discussed by a panel of 15 representatiaves from community services and businesses at a Y2K public fo- rum last night at the College Sta- tion Conference Center. The panel consisted of repre- sentatives from Texas A &M, St. Joseph Regional Health Center and the Bryan and College Sta- tion fire and police departments. Kim Reverman, Y2K Coordi- nator for A &M, said the Univer- sity has begun working to pre- vent the Y2K. "The utilities at Texas A &M are compliant," Reverman said. The Physical Plant and the waste and water systems have been tested and are ready for Dec. 31." Reverman said the emergency department and A.P. Beutel Health Center are compliant and are preparing contingency plans in case of complications. "Our information technology systems will be ready so stu- dents will be able to register and also receive grades," Reverman said. "Financial aid and Aggie Bucks will also be ready and available to students." Lee Freeman, Bryan police chief, said the police department will have additional staff work- ing Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 in case they are necessary. "We will have 65 percent more staff around the city that night," Freeman said. David Giordano, College Sta- tion fire chief, said there will be emergency services available Dec. 31, even if Y2K -bug com- plications occur. "Our fire trucks and ambu- lances will start even if there are complications because we have a fleet service that can provide our vehicles with fuel," Gior- dano said. "Our information technology will be ready so students will be able to reg- ister and also re- ceive grades." — Kim Reverman Texas A &M Y2K coordinator 11 911 emergency service should function, and if it should go down, we plan to place vehi- cles at predetermined locations around the area in case of emer- gency." Bryan and College Station fire department representatives said they will have additional staff on Dec. 31. Giordano said households should prepare supplies similar to those gathered for an ice storm, thunderstorm or snow storm. "[Citizens] should fill their cars with gas, but do not store large amounts of fuel in the garage," Giordano said. "We recommend buying plenty of batteries and flashlights, but do not buy large amounts of can- dles." Giordano said to have extra cash or traveler's checks avail- able in case of bank problems. He recommended citizens do not panic and withdraw all money from their bank ac- counts. John Phillips, vice president of information services for St. Joseph Regional Health Center, said hospital systems are com- pliant. "We have tested the informa- tion system consisting of patient information, billing and demo- graphics, and it seems to be working well," Phillips said. "Medical devices have been checked and passed surprising- ly well." Phillips said hospitals have to be prepared for emergencies re- gardless of Y2K -bug effects, so they will augment the existing contingency plan. "We have back -up electricity in the form of generators, and we also have a back -up water supply," Phillips said. "We are stocking up on food and sup- plies, so we will have anywhere from a few days to a few weeks excess supply." The Battalion, Friday, March 5, 1999 Glynn D. Peacock Aug. 21, 1932 — March 3, 1999 Services for Glynn D. Peacock, 66, of College Station are set for 11 a.m. Satur- day at First Baptist Church in Bryan. The Revs. Tim Owens and Richard Maples will officiate. Burial will be in Col- lege Station City Cemetery. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan, and from 10 a.m. to the time of the service Saturday at the church. Mr. Peacock died Wednesday in the Col- lege Station Medical Center. He was born in DeKalb, Texas, served as deacon of the First Baptist Church in Bryan, served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean conflict; worked with Allstate insur- ance, and was a schoolteacher. Survivors include his wife, Lois Peacock of College Station; a brother, James Pea- cock of Denton, Texas; three brothers -in- law and two sisters -in -law, Leverne and Diane Cummings of Hudson, Texas, Orson and Joan Cummings of Richardson, Texas, and Rae Padgett of Bakersville, N.C. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund in Bryan, the Bryan Lions Club, or to the charity of choice. (i t Billy T. Steen Oct. 28, 1930 — Feb. 28, 1999 Services for Billy T. Steen, 68, of Col- lege Station are set for 11 a.m. Saturday at Washington Chapel Baptist Church. The Rev. E.E. Garvin will officiate. Burial will be in College Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fri- day at Jones - Washington Mortuary in Bryan. Mr. Steen died Sunday at his home. He was born in Brazos County, served in the U.S. Air Force for 12 years, and was a member of the Washington Chapel Bap- tist Church. Survivors include a son. Edwin Glen Steen of Alta Dena, Calif.; five daughters, Billy Sue Steen of Bryan, Cecile Renee Steen of Charleston, S.C., LaNelda A. Johnson of Cocoa, Fla., and Sabrina A. Felder and Adrienne Steen, both of Lin - dale, Texas; a sister, Ruby Carter of Bryan; his mother, Altha Steen of College Station; 14 grandchildren; a great-��Ca and 10 step - grandchildren. ! l I The Eagle, Friday, March 5, 1999 Eagle photo /Butch Ireland Visitors at the grand opening of the College Station Police Department's Northgate Community Office wait for the start of grand - opening ceremonies Friday morning. The Northgate Community Office was established through donations from several members of the Northgate Merchant's Association. Members donated office space, furniture and computers, and are supplying the utilities. Police said the establishment of the office follows the department's shift toward community policing, through which police will identify the concerns of res- idents and merchants and work toward finding solutions. The Eagle, Saturday, March 6, 1999 Grand opening in Northgate Glynn D. Peacock Aug. 21, 1932 — March 3, 1999 Services for Glynn D. Peacock, 66, of College Station are set for 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Bryan. The Revs. Tim Owens and Richard Maples will officiate. Burial will be in College Station City Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. to the time of the services Saturday at the church. Mr. Peacock died Wednesday in College Station Medical Center. He was born in DeKalb, Texas, served as deacon of the First Baptist Church in Bryan, served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean conflict, worked with Allstate Insurance, and was a schoolteacher. Survivors include his wife, Lois Peacock of College Station; a brother, James Peacock of Denton, Texas; three b_ rothers -in -law and two sisters - in -law, Leverne and Diane Cummings of Hudson, Fla., Orson and Joan Cum- mings of Richardson, Texas, and Rae Padgett of Bakersville, N.C. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund in Bryan, the Bryan Lions Club, or to a charity of choice. The Eagle, Saturday, March 6, 1999 The Eagl The ETgIe Donnis Baggett Joe Michael Feist Robert C. Borden Publisher and Editor Managing Editor Opinions Editor Council should televise sessions till another initiative petition is circulating in College Station, this one seeking to force the City Council to tele- vise its meetings as well as the meetings of the city's Planning and Zoning Commission. The five backers of the proposed televised- meeting ordi- . nance are the same ones who launched an ill- advised recall petition Feb. 19 to remove Mayor Lynn McIlhaney and Council members Anne Hazen, David Hickson, Larry Mariott and Ron Silvia. Some of them also were organizers of unsuc- cessful initiatives on the planned private - public hotel- confer- ence center project at Wolf Pen Creek and a proposed multi- level parking garage at Northgate. In order to have the issue placed on the May 1 city election ballot, supporters of the measure must gather the signatures of 1,010 registered voters in the city by March 22. If the signa- tures are not gathered and certified by the city secretary in time, a separate special election might have to be called at a cost of $18,000 to $20,000 to the city taxpayers. The idea behind the latest initiative is a good one, although we think citizens are tired of constantly having to vote on issues that should be decided by the people they elect to the City Council. If signatures are certified by the city secretary, the council has the option of doing what the proposed ordinance requires or calling an election on the issue. We hope council members decide to skip the election and begin televising their meet- ings. The Bryan City Council already does, with great suc- cess. Bryan's meetings are taped and replayed several times on its city access channel on TCA Cable. There is no reason why College Station shouldn't follow suit on its city access channel. In its 1997 -98 fiscal budget, the College Station City Council included almost $12,000 to hire a company to tape its meetings and prepare them for broadcast on TCA. But council mem- bers decided not to begin televising their meetings, perhaps for fear that some council members and people in the audi- ence might take to "grandstanding" for the cameras. So what if they do? Lack of cameras in the room hasn't stopped such action in recent years. But, rather, we think the College Station experience with televising its sessions would mirror Bryan's: After a short while, people forget that there is a camera in the back of the room and go about the business of the meeting just as they did in the pre - televised days. The cost of hiring a company to broadcast the College Station meetings would still be about $12,000 a year. No doubt it would cost more to broadcast the Planning and Zoning E Commission meetings, too. But that's still a relatively small cost in the city budget compared with the benefits of allowing everyone to tune in and watch the council in action. Perhaps if the College Station meetings were televised, there would be fewer .problems and fewer people would be inclined to sign petitions seeking elections to force the coun- cil to act one way or another. Representative government is more representative when people can see their elected officials in action. Sure, everyone could attend the council meetings, but then a much larger council chamber would have to be built. And to those backing the latest initiative proposal, the way to .change the course of the city is to elect enough council members who feel as you do, rather than seeking a vote every time something doesn't go your way. ICJ RFQ 1199 -53 Don't sign petition Low seems that some of the citizens f College Station have forgotten, a democracy works. The majority elect representatives to govern. However, in the past few years whenever a minority few object o a council decision, they force u into expensive and unnecessar elections, which they irNariabl lose. I believe that the in 'ority of us are satisfied with our p ese t • mayor and most of our Cit Council. Please don't sign the petition that is now circulating and make us have another costly election. Let's let democracy work and let's let our elected officials get on with running our city. LOIS B. BEACH College Station REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS The City Of College Station is requesting qualification statements for Engineering Design 8 Construction Man- agement for Upgrade High Service Pumping Facilities at Dowling Road Pump Station and Comprehensive Plan- ning for Water Storage 8 Distribution. Qualification statements will be received until 4:00 PM, March 22. 1999 at: The City of College Station Purchasing Services Division 1101 Texas Ave College Station, Tx 77840 All qualification statements received after that time will be returned unopened. The City of College Station re- serves the right to waive or reject any and all qualifica- tion statements or any and all irregularities in said re- quest and to accept the offer considered most advanta- geous to the City. RFQ documents maybe obtained at the above address, Mon- day - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Questions concerning this RFQ should be directed to the Purchasing Services Division, (409) 764 -3823. 3 -8 -99, 3 -15 -99 ( The Eagle, Monday, March 8, 1999 S moves to cleanup 'olf Pen Creek area Planning is under way for aesthetic corridor By BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff Writer College Station city workers this summer will focus on cleaning up the lake surrounding the Wolf .Pen Creek amphitheater in a step toward solving some of the siltation problems in Wolf Pen Creek. They will build a berm or barrier to isolate the lake from the creek channel and con ,truct a "hard surface" that will allow machines to reach in and get the silt out, said Mark Smith, director of Public Works. Smith made his comments Monday to members of the Wolf Pen Creek Oversight Committee And other city department heads. Three plans of varying cost and complexity are being devised by McClure Engi- neering to develop the Wolf Pen Creek corridor for public recreation. McClure must create a conceptual plan by April 13 for the corridor extending between the intersection of Texas Avenue and Harvey Road to the intersec- tion of Dartmouth Street and Holleman Drive. The main goal of the project, which could cost as much as $5 million and will include park space, land- scaping, walkways and possibly a band shell, is to design a way to remove silt and minimize bank ero- sion at minimal ongoing cost. "We'll make sure that problem is solved before buying into any plan," Smith said, adding that he and his department have received many calls of complaint about the weed - choked silt islands that have formed in the channel. "To me, the important thing is to make sure it will work." Steve Beachy, director of Parks and Recreation, added: "The number one issue is to fix the creek. That's basic to what we're trying to accomplish." Each of the three plans call for silt traps to be strategically concealed in the channel. Bob Ruth, a landscape architect who is part of the McClure design team for the project, said he is confident that the traps will work. What remains, he said, is to decide on how the cor- ridor will look. "We can solve the drainage problem," he said. "The question is, what kind of place will it be ?" His three conceptual designs, which he pegged as Ford, Mercury and Lincoln, included additional amenities that, like the car models, increase the cost. The simplest and cheapest — Ford — calls for a narrow creek channel with terraced banks to con- tain high water. The Mercury shows a wide channel lined with grass and a fancier bridge on George Bush Drive. Ruth said he foresees moving an architecturally sig- nificant home to a spot off Dartmouth Drive to be used for weddings and other special events. The Lincoln plan is a College Station version of the San Antonio Riverwalk, complete with sculp- tures, possible commercial development, multiple levels and bridges. The committee members and department heads said they favor the Ford and Mercury plans, primar- ily for cost. Cryan said that about $5 million is avail- able, the bulk of which will be generated by the Wolf Pen Creek tax increment financing district and drainage utility fees. The Eagle, Tuesday, March 9, 1999 • College Station City Council Workshop Meeting Thursday, March 11, 1999 at 4:30 p.m. City Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue Details on any of the following items may be picked up on request in the City Secretary's Office (764 -3541) in the College Station City Hall located at 1101 Texas Avenue. 1. Discussion of consent agenda items listed for Regular Council Meeting. 2. Council Calendars 1-4. Executive Session; Annual appointment and evaluation of Public Official Personnel: City Secretary and City Judge, Staff and Legal Reports will immediately follow the workshop meeting in the Training Room. 5. Final action on Executive Session, if necessary. Regular City Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m. 6. Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation Consider request for absence from meeting 7. Consent Agenda 7.1 Consider minutes for City Council regular meeting, February 25, 1999 and corrected minutes of February 11, 1999. 7.2 Bid No. 99 -22 — Discussion and possible action on Harvey Road Electric Distribution Additions in the amount of $178,265.35. Recommend award to Texcon as lowest, responsible bidder meeting specification. 7.3 Bid No. 99 -30 — Discussion aQd possible action on purchase of Thomas Park Lighting in the amount of $32,551. Recommend award to Excel Electric as lowest, responsible bidder meeting specifications. 7.4 Bid No. 99 -42 — Discussion and possible action on annual contraci for Sensus Water Meters in the amount of $107,893.25. Recommend award to U.S. Filter as lowest, responsible bidder meeting specifications. 7.5 Bid No. 99 -48 — Discussion and possible action on purchase of 15Kv Distribu- tion Breakers in the amount of $77,616. Recommend award to Wesco as lowest, responsible bidder meeting specifications. 7.6 Bid No. 99 -56 — Discussion and possible action on purchase of sprinkler materials in the amount of $17,466.44. Recommend award to Z Water Works as lowest, responsible bidder meeting specifications. 7.7 Discussion and possible action on recommended changes to the Gateway Policies and Procedures of the Gateway Program. 7.8 Discussion and possible action on a resolution of the City of College Station, Texas, determining a public necessity to acquire certain property; giving notice of an official determination to acquire property for Graham Road Upgrade project; and establish procedures for the acquisition of property. 7.9 Discussion and possible action on an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) regarding the planting and maintenance of crepe myrtle trees along FM 2818, and authorize a general fund contingency transfer of $50,000. 7.10 Discussion and possible action on a proposed resolution declaring intention to reimburse certain expenditures with proceeds from debt. 8. Regular Agenda 8.1 Public hearing, discussion and possible action on the creation of Reinvestment Zone #10 and consider adoption of an Ordinance creating Reinvestment Zone #10 for commercial tax abatement. 8.2 Discussion and possible action on an Agreement for Development and Tax Abatement in Reinvestment Zone #10. 8.3 Discussion and possible action on an Economic Development Agreement between the City of College Station, Bryan /College Station Economic Development. Corporation, and Stata Corporation. 8.4 Discussion and possible action on an resolution providing grants for the purchase of eight (8) acres of land to the Economic Development Corporation for Stata Corporation and payment of permit and tap /meter fees to Stata Corporation foi economic development. 8.5 Discussion and possible action on a real estate contract between the City of College Station and the Bryan /College Station Economic Development Corporation. 8.6 Discussion and possible action on nominating a representative for the Brazos County Emergency Communications District Board of Managers. 9. Hear Visitors 10. Adiourn f• The Eagle, Tuesday, March 9, 1999 CS council to consider pro Oy BOB SCHOBER E agle Staff Writer The College Station City Council n Thursday will consider proce- dures to buy property required for the Graham Road widening pro- ject. There are 28 parcels, mostly frac- tions of an acre, that need to be pur- �hased, City Manager Skip Noe said. Graham Road will be widened between Texas 6 and Wellborn Road. The project was approved in the 1995 capital improvements bond election. ' The council will consider a reso- lution establishing the need to acquire the property as a way of expediting the purchase of the right-of-way so begin, Noe said. plete the initial tion by August in time for the open- ing of Cypress Grove Intermediate School on Graham Road. In other business, the council will consider a set of agreements approved by the College Station Economic Development Corp. allowing Stata Corp., a local com- puter software company, to take title to 8 acres of land in the College Station Business Park. In return, Stata Corp. will invest $3.28 million over eight years in the Business Center and hire 44 addi- tional employees with a gross pay- roll of $2.149 million. The workshop session will be at 4:30 p.m. Thursday in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Ave. The construction can will be in 6 p.m. regular meeting the same location. The goal is to com- For more information, call 764 - phase of construc- 3500. The Eagle, Wednesday, March 10, 1999 perty procedures Looking for a leader L et me see if I've got this right. College Station's charter provides for peti- tioned recall elections, but the residents should ignore the recall petition because it is "divisive." That's the exact idea. Divide the electorate into those who think the council majority is on the right track and those who don't. There is plenty of re- spectable opinion that is con- vinced they're not. Alternatively, send a message to the five: Local politics is not for sissies. The council majority was elected. There will be another election soon. A recall election will be expensive, and if suc- cessful, yet another election will be required. How irrele- vant. The recall effort may be a good or bad idea. Those people are not obligated to sit on their hands. The council majority is not obligated to sit on its hands merely because there is orga- nized opposition to any of its agenda, and it is clear that it won't. To some, the whole situation looks something like a cross between George Orwell's Animal Farm and some rarely seen Three Stooges episode that is generally considered just too silly. One hopes that a majority of grown -ups, or a leader who can run a meeting of adults without needing help from the police, exists somewhere. ROBERT E. BIGHAM Bryan ..00 The Eagle, Wednesday, March 10, 1999 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a rezorr ing request for approximate ly 42.88 acres, Pebble Creek Phase 7 -A, on the East and southeast side of the Pebble Creek Parkway and Royal Adelade Drive section, from A -O Agricultural Open to R -1 Single Family Residential. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:00 p.m. meeting of the Council on Thursday, March 25, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -35 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact me at (409) 764 -3570. Jane Key City Planner 3 -10 -99 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid 99 -65 Sale of Two (2) Automated Collection Trucks with Heil /Rapid Compaction Bod- ies The City of College Station is accepting bids for the above referenced items. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, March 17, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. A complete set of specifica tions and bidding documents is available at the above ad- dress, Mon -Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM or can be mailed upon request, (409) 3555. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari ties. 3 -3 -99, 3 -10 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a rezon- ing request for approximate ly 7.2 acres, 3775 F &B Road, located approximately 290 feet west of FM 2818, south of F &B Road, from C- 1 General Commercial and R -1 Single Family Residen- tial to C -2 Commercial -In dustrial. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:00 p.m. meeting of the Council on Thursday, March 25, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989 For additional information, please Contact me at (409) 764 -3570. Sabine McCully Senior Planner 3 -10 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a rezon- ing request for Lot 12, Block T. University Park Addition #2 (1210 Spring Loop), lo- cated at the northwest cor- ner of the intersection of Uni- versity Drive and Spring Loop, from A -P Administra- tive Professional to C -B Business Commercial. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:00 p.m. meeting of the Council on Thursday, March 25, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -29 For additional information, please contact me at (409) 764 -3570. Sabine McCully Senior Planner 3 -10 -99 The Eagle, Wednesday, March 10, 1999 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -61 Faulkner Street Extension NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a rezon- ing request for a 1 acre tract'' located in the northeast quadrant of the intersection of Texas Avenue and Holle- man Drive, from WPC WolfPen Creek to C -1 Gen- eral Commercial. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col -'I lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 7:00 p.m. meeting of the Commis- sion on Thursday, March 25, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact me at (409) 764 -3570. Jane Key City Planner 3 -10 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a rezon- ing request for approximate- ly 5.8 acres, located along the west side of State High- way 6, 700 feet south of Graham Road, from R -6 Apartment Density to C -1 General Commercial. The site is a portion of a 35.854 acre tract located in the Rob- ert Stevenson League, Ab- stract 54. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:00 p.m. meeting of the Council on Thursday, March 25, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information,' please contact 'me at (409) 764 -3570. Sabine McCully Senior Planner 3 -10 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing to con- sider a special exception re- quest to a A -O zones prop- erty that is currently grand - fathered as office; the re- quest is to use the property for a portrait studio. Appli- cant is Mark Sykes d.b.a. Mark Sykes Photography. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:00 p.m. meeting of the board on Tuesday, March 16, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1 -, 800 - 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact meat (409) 764 -3570. Sabine McCully Senior Planner 3 -10 -99 The City of College Station is accepting bids for the con- struction of the Faulkner Street Extension, Project # ST -9925, Bid # 99 -61. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue. College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, March 24, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. Location and Description of Project: The project involves the con - struction and /or installation of approximately 250 feet of street construction, drainage construction and overlay of the intersection of Faulkner and Fontaine, in the Wood - creek subdivision. A Prebid Meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers at 2:00 PM on March 17, 1999. This meet- ing is not mandatory, but at- tendance is highly recom- mended. A complete set of specifica- tions and bidding documents can be purchased for a non- refundable fee of $10.00 in cash, check or money order at the above address, Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. A Five (5) percent bid security is required. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. 3 -10 -99 & 3 -17 -99 The Eagle, Wednesday, March 10, 1999 REOUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -66 Chipspreader The City of College Station is accepting bids for a Chip - spreader. Bids will be re- ceived at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, March 25, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. A complete set of specifica- tions and bidding documents is available at the above ad- dress, Mon -Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM or can be mailed upon request, (409) 764- 3555. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. 3- 11 -99, 3 -18 -99 Oleta Francis Rowland July 18, 1933 — March 9, 1999 Services for Oleta Francis R owland, 65, of Bryan are set for 2 p.m. Friday at the Southwood Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Ron Grant will officiate. Burial will be in the College Station Cemetery. Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Thurs- day at the funeral home. Ms. Rowland died Tuesday in Hous- ton. She was born in Houston and was a business owner. Survivors include two sons, Keith Dopslauf of College Station and Ed Dopslauf of Hempstead, Texas; a daughter, Linda Ritter of Bryan; three brothers, Thomas Chaney of Seguin, Texas, Raymond Chaney of Llano, Texas, and Doyle Chaney of Houston; five grandchildren; and five great - grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The Eagle, Thursday, March 11, 1999 Plan a smaller grant of land. In other business, the council unanimously approved an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation to participate in the Landscape Cost Sharing Program. The city will spend $50,000 to plant and maintain 660 crepe myrtle trees along F.M. 2818 for two years. The council also approved new salaries for two city employees. City Secretary Con- nie Hooks will make $3,800 a month, with a bonus of $1,500, and City Judge Tripp Walter will be paid $4,600 a month, with a $1,000 bonus. Esmond made the motion to adopt the new salaries, calling Hooks and Walter "excellent and exemplary" employees. During Hear Visitors, June Cooper urged the council to tele- vise its meetings and the meet- ings of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Lynn McIl- haney said the council would take the issue up at a future meeting. 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Staff members will commemorate its opening, which coincides with Community Librarian Clara Mounce's birthday, by sharing a cake and a moment of pride. "We're going to be sort of low -key in our celebra- tion of one year," Mounce said. "The cake could say, `Happy birthday to Clara and the library.' Then we'll get back to work." Circulation has increased 27 percent since the new facility opened, with almost all of that "new traffic." "We knew it would really boost the numbers, and it has," Mounce said. "And it really hasn't slowed down in Bryan at all." Last year, more than 200 people helped dedicate the 16,500 - square -foot facility that is triple the size of the former store -front facility. The new building's and million 3 0 r funded ai ed bythe Library Services e Task Force. Mounce said she attributes much of the new library's popularity to the building's location, See LIBRARY, Page A14 Library From A9 across F.M. 2818 from A &M Con- solidated High School. Between March 12, 1998, and Feb. 28, 1999, almost 204,000 items were checked out. During that same period the previous year, circulation was almost 149,000. The 10 computers added at the new site were used 8,720 times. Employees at the College Sta- tion site issued 6,305 new library cards during that year. To accommodate the additional traffic, the staff was expanded and the library added more books REQUEST FOR BIDS REBid # 99-49 Bunker Gear & Accessories The City of College Sta- tion is accepting bids on Bunker Gear & Accessories for the the City of College Station Fire Dept. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, March 26, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. Specifications are included in the total bid package which is available at the above address, by phone at: (409) 823 -3555 or by e-mail at: jfinkes@ci.college-sta- tion.tx.us. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. 3- 12 -99, 3 -19 -99 and materials. An audio book col- lection has been popular, Moune said, and she plans to add mu: cal compact discs at bot libraries. It's a lot more pleasant to come in now, more comfortable and inviting," she said. "And we've added story time for chil- dren and a summer reading pro- gram." College Station Mayor Lynn McIlhaney said she often hears complimentary comments about the facility, which she said is a positive addition to the commu- nity. "I hope the people will continue to use it because that's what it's there for," she said. "It's for peo- ple to enjoy." The Eagle, Friday, March 12, 1999 a Value in broadcast hanks to The Eagle for throw- ing its support behind televis- ing College Station City Council meetings. During my hus- band's term on the City Council, he has promoted televised meetings. Twice in the past two years he has actually gotten the issue on the council agenda, each time to be voted down. Mayor Lynn McIlhan- ey and Council members David Hickson, Larry Mariott, Ron Silvia and Anne Hazen might not even have had a recall initiated if they had supported televising their meetings. I have attended more than half of the council meetings in the past two years. I have personally seen council members wearing shorts and T- shirts, eating candy continu- ally, interrupting and insulting res- idents, spewing profanity, exhib- iting crying binges, storming off in anger, and calling for a vote to avoid any discussion. I have The Eagle, Saturday, March 13, 1999 watched the mayor gaveling down politically embarrassing, but rele- vant questions, distorting prior, verifiable council actions, and plac- ing everything on the consent agen- da to avoid public discussion. Airing City Council meetings would spotlight the voting records and behaviors of council members, both admirable or scandalous. Had they been televised this past two years, it would have set many records straight about how my hus- band conducted himself during meetings. If there is value in being informed about and involved in local government, sign the petition to televise these meetings. This is the primary benefit of a city cable channel. For more information on signing this petition, I recommend calling 696 -8295 or logging onto www.issues.org. CYNTHIA ESMOND College Station Kenneth Roy Ray Jan. 26, 1955 — March 11, 1999 Services for Kenneth Roy Ray, 44, of College Station are set for 2 p.m. Sunday in the Lin coln Center in College Station. The Rev. Steven Sims of the College Hills Baptist Church will officiate. Bur- ial will be in the College Station RAY Cemetery. Visitation is set for 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at Jones - Washington Mortuary in Bryan. Mr. Ray died Thursday in St. Joseph Regional Health Care Center. He was born in the Brazos County, was a beautician and hair instructor, and a member of College Hills Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Ebony Jones of Bryan; a brother. James Washington of College Station; two sisters, Lucile Young of College Sta- tion and Lorine Washington of Dallas; his father, Glen Ray of College Sta- tion; and two grandchildren. The Eagle, Saturday, March 13, 1999 Filing deadline Sign -up for Bryan - College By KELLI LEVEY and BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff`' Writers The filing deadline for races in Bryan and College Station is Wednesday for inclusion on the May 1 general election ballot, except for one school board race in Bryan. The filing deadline is March 31 for a race to fill a one -year, unex- pired term in the Bryan school district. The opening was creat- ed Jan. 1 when Don McLeroy was sworn in to a position on the for Ma • 1 electron Station general elections state board of education. The opening is an At -Large Position, which means any qual- ified applicant who lives in the Bryan school district can run for the office. Former board president James C. Bradford has filed for election to a one -year term. Bradford, 53, was a Bryan trustee from 1989 until 1995. He is an associate pro- fessor of history at Texas A &M University. Two full terms are open this year on both the Bryan and Col- lege Station school boards. F B-CS general elections Current Bryan school board president David Stasny has filed for re- election to an at -large Posi- tion. Stasny, 46, was first elected in 1990. He is a lawyer in private Practice. Tommy Ramirez and Tommy Bosquez have filed for the single member District 4 seat. nears ends Wednesday Ramirez, 43, first was elected in 1993. He is special programs manager for the Brazos County Juvenile Services Department. Bosquez, 36, has been special assistant to the vice president and dean of medicine at the Texas A &M University College Of Medicine since 1997. He also is director of special programs at A &M's College of Medicine. Open seats on the College Sta- tion school board are Places 6 and 7, which are held by Susan Lowy and Steve Aldrich, respec- tively. a) o 01 ° � -d s� v, y 4 CZ s, :� ,, v� °��c� o�w �° 2 c>�ya> ° �� x � C a l ) s. c� o a) c� .n 41 ~ U a> a> m c� U U aS S U e� .. 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S4 . 45 Ist N W N t� ' 1998 Police change policies Domestic violence probes are altered By COLLEEN KAVANAGH Eagle Staff Writer Bryan police are hoping there will be fewer repeat domestic violence cases fol- lowing a change in the way the family vio- lence cases are handled. In 1998, the department received 412 domestic calls. Of those calls, police said 374 involved weapons, including 86 inci- dents where firearms, knives and other dangerous weapons were involved. The changes include completing the investigation at the time of the call and making the necessary arrests before emo- tions have cooled, Bryan Police Det. Fred- die Komar said. In the past, an officer would respond to the call and make an arrest, and detectives would follow -up on the case two or three days later. Now, Komar said, officers will complete the follow -up investigation at the time of the call. At the time the victims call, they just want the violence to stop — they don't nec- essarily want the person to go to jail," he said. `By the time the detectives did the follow -up, the victims usually had decided not to prosecute. Now we take statements and get evidence, such as medical records or pictures, when the officer responds to a call. There is no longer a waiting period." Komar said this was difficult in the past because the incidents do not usually hap- pen when the detectives are in the office. "Usually this stuff happens after hours, not Monday through Friday between 8 and 5," he said. "And, usually, alcohol is involved. We're going to get the evidence when it comes in and we're going to arrest the offender." The College Station Police Department takes a similar approach with domestic cases, Lt. Larry Johnson said. "We prefer to get evidence at the time of the call, but sometimes we're unable to," See POLICE, Page A16 P olice tic disturbance calls m College Station Police Sgt. Gary Bishop said police answer the call and will make an arrest if it �� 9 needs to be made. Police collect W - whatever evidence they have he said. "It's on more of a case -by- when they answer the call. case basis. Sometimes, all we're "If it's true family violet concerned with is getting the vic- then someone will probably g tim to safety." jail," he said. "They will be College Station had 134 dom es- arreste and charged with, assault in family violence cases. Then we're pretty much out of it, unless we need more investiga- tion." Komar said he did not know if this new approach in Bryan would put a burden on the victim or take one off. "It's not going to matter if, a week later, the victim decides not - t.n nress charges." he said. "The nated people who help the vic- tims of family violence. In College Station, a police sergeant completes a follow -up with victims to determine what types of assistance they need. The Bryan Police Department recently received a federal grant to coordinate victim support ser- vices. Nancy Canales, the victim The Eag4e, Sunday, March 14, 1999 decision will be up to the county attorney's office. If we have the evidence and the county attor- ney's office decides to prosecute, it'll be out of the victim's hands. "The message we want to get out is that we take domestic vio- lence very seriously," he said. "It's a crime, and we're going to do our best to stop it." Both departments have desig- assistance coordinator, said her job is to ensure that victims of domestic violence know that there are services out there to help them. "Once the call comes in, I'm notified," she said. "I contact the victim about several programs that can help, so they know that they don't have to go back to that situation again." CS police warn against Y2K scams ..� College Station police are warning residents of possible scams in which callers use the Y2K issue to lure peo- ple into giving financial information over the phone. In a recent scam, police said the victim received a phone call in which the caller represented himself as an employee of the person's bank. The caller informed the victim that the bank was having problems with their computer becuase of the Y2K issue, police said, and asked the victim to verify his name, address and account number to ensure that the bank's records were correct. The caller then used the informa- tion to withdraw money from the vic- tim's account, police said. Police issued the following tips to help residents from becoming the vic- tim of a similar scam: ■ Always be suspicious of callers who request personal information about bank accounts or credit cards. ■ Always verify the caller's identity by contacting the organization he claims to represent. ■ Obtain numbers to call back from the phone book or directory assistance. Do not accept a phone number provided by the caller as a means of verification. • RFQ #99 -53 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS The City Of College Station IS requesting qualification statements for Engineering Design & Construction Man- agement for Upgrade High Service Pumping Facilities at Dowling Road Pump Station and Comprehensive Plan- ning for Water Storage & Distribution. Qualification statements will be received until 4:00 PM, March 22, 1999 at The City of College Station Purchasing Services Division 1101 Texas Ave College Station, TX 77840 All qualification statements received after that time will be returned unopened. The City of College Station re- serves the right to waive or reject any and all qualifica- tion statements or any and all irregularities in said re- quest and to accept the offer considered most advanta- geous to the City. RFQ documents may be obtained at the above address, Mon- day - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 Pm. Questions concerning this RFQ should be directed to the Purchasing Services Division, (409) 764 -3823. 3 -8 -99, 3 -15 -99 The Eagle, Monday, March 15, 1999 The Ea g llonnis Baggett Joe Michael heist Robert C. Borden Publisher and Editor Managing Editor Opinions Editor Recorded sessions would ease discord The Eag A ccusations made by College Station Councilmen Swiki Anderson and Steve Esmond that the council regularly fails to follow the Texas Open Meetings Act are serious and should be investigated thoroughly. The two councilmen, who often are at odds with their fellow council members, say the council fails to keep an accurate certified agenda when members go behind closed doors. Under the law, council members could be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor if they knowingly participate in a closed ses- sion at which a certified agenda is not being kept. Mayor Lynn Mcllhaney, others on the council and city attorney Harvey Cargill disagree with Anderson and Esmond. McEhaney told The Eagle, "It's not true. We are in compliance." The question is what constitutes a valid "certified agenda ?" The Open Meetings Act requires government boards to con- duct their business in the open, except for certain narrowly defined exceptions, such as personnel matters, pending litiga- tion and possible land transactions. When government boards do go behind closed doors, they must keep a record of what transpires away from public scrutiny. They may tape record the closed sessions or, as most governmental bodies choose to do, keep a certified agenda. That agenda is supposed to provide some guidance as to what occurred in the executive session. The tapes or the agendas are subject to review by members of the board who attended the session for up to 10 days after the meeting and then are to be sealed and kept for two years. They can only be unsealed for inspection by order of a district judge. Anderson and Esmond say they have inspected the College Station Council's certified agendas in the past and they fail to pass muster. The councilmen claim they most often list only a generalized topic of discussion, such as "personnel." No sense of what was said is included. The requirements of a certified agenda are annoyingly vague. Maybe the College Station Council — which has start- ed keeping more detailed certified agendas in recent weeks since Esmond and Anderson first raised the question — is fol- lowing the law correctly. Maybe not. Unless a judge reviews the certified agendas, there is really no way to be sure. Of course, there is a simple way the council and other gov- ernmental bodies could avoid even the question of how much is enough on certified agendas. By tape recording all the exec- utive sessions, there can be no question about what was dis- cussed. On a tape recording, everything is there should a review of a particular meeting become necessary. Council members might find that with the presence of a microphone and taping system, they would be less likely to stray into topics that are supposed to be discussed in public. Council members and others on governmental boards, councils, commissions and committees also should remember there are two parts to the Open Meetings Act. One is the legal restrictions they must follow. Equally important, though, is the intent of the law. Government should be conducted in the open, available for inspection by those the government serves. Any deviation from that philosophy weakens the spirit of the law. Use the narrow exceptions allowing closed meetings when they are needed, but make sure that everything discussed in private truly should be kept from public inspection. A lot of the perception problems faced by the College Station City Council in recent months might have been avoided if more of the business were conducted in the bright sunshine of public scrutiny. It is hard for conspiracy theories to thrive when everyone can see exactly what is being done by their elected representatives. Franklin files to run for CS council seat By BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff Writer Joe Dan Franklin has filed as a candidate for College Station City Council Place 5 and will run against Dennis Maloney and Bill Davis for the position. Incumbent David Hickson has not announced whether he will run for another FRANKLIN term. The deadline for candidate fil- ing is Wednesday. Franklin, 69, is a retired U.S. Air Force chaplain and has been a College Station resident for three years. In College Station, voters on May 1 will select representatives for City Council Places 1, 3 and 5. James Massey and Shannon Schu- nicht will compete for Place 1, cur- rently held by Steve Esmond, who has announced he will not seek another term. Winnie Garner will be on the ballot for Place 3, currently held by Swiki Anderson, who has announced he will not seek anoth- er term In Bryan, voters will select rep- resentatives for Single Member Districts 3 and 4. Councilman Kenny Mallard is running for a third term for Single Member Dis- trict 4. Russell Bradley is the only announced candidate to succeed Dan Galvin, who has said he will not seek re- election to Single Member District 3. Candidate applications can be picked up at College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Ave., and at the Bryan Municipal Building, 300 S. Texas Ave. The Eagle, Tuesday, March 16, 1999 • 4b, The principle matters hanks for the very well written article regarding the College Station City Council on the front page of The Eagle on March 13. Either the affidavits charging violations in the executive ses- sions, signed by Swiki Ander- son and Steve Esmond, are true or they are not true. These are very serious charges. The Eagle, KBTX, the district attorney and other appropriate authorities should continue to put pressure on city hall and assist to get to the truth for the good of the citizens and the city government. The mayor, city attorney, city manager and the four council members should also sign affi- The Eagle, Tuesday, March 16, 1999 davits regarding the whole issue. If the accusations made by Anderson and Esmond prove not to be true, then they should resign and pay any legal conse- quences. If the accusations against the mayor, city attorney, city man- ager and four other council members are proven to be true, then each of these people should resign and pay any legal consequences. The written records of the executive sessions should be opened and examined. The evi- dence contained within should reveal who is telling the truth. It's not personalities, it's prin- ciple. CARL VARGO and 10 others College Station Candidate filings to end Wednesday Wednesday is the last day candi- dates for local city councils and school boards can file to be on the May 1 ballot. Voters will cast ballots for College Station City Council Places 1, 3 and 5, and Bryan City Council Single Mem- ber Districts 3 and 4. Voters will also decide College Station Independent School District Places 6 and 7 and Bryan Independent School District Single Member District 4, one at large seat and a one -year unexpired term for an at -large seat. Applications can be picked up at the College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Ave., the Bryan Municipal Build- ing. They must be filed before 5 p.m. Wednesday to qualify for the ballot. Alvin B. Wooten Sept. 1, 1920 — March 15, 1999 Services for Alvin B. Wooten, 78, of Bryan are set for 3 p.m. Wednesday at A &M United Methodist Church. The Rev. Guy Pry will officiate. Bur- ial will follow in College Station Ceme- tery. Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Callaway -Jones Funeral Home. Mr. Wooten died Monday morning in Bryan. He was born in Kimball County, Texas, graduated from Texas A &M University and served the U.S. Army. He worked as director for the Real Estate Center at A &M until his retire- ment and was a member of numerous organizations, including National Association of Review Appraisers. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Wooten of Bryan; four sons and three daughters -in -law, Tim and Angela Wooten of Austin, Terence and Amy Wooten of Cedar Creek, Texas, Thomas and Betty Wooten of Hondo, Texas, and Trevor Wooten of Bryan; two brothers, Charlie Wooten of Col- lege Station and J.D. Wooten of Med- ina Lake, Texas; three sisters, Yvonne Parker of Junction, Texas, and Mozette Benton and Alberta Nelson, both of Menard, Texas; five grandchil- dren; and a great - grandchild. Memorial may be made to A &M United Methodist Church or American Heart Association. The Eagle, Tuesday, March 16, 1999 c • Businessman files for seat in District 3 By BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff Writer Rudy Schultz, who served on the Bryan City Council from 1990 to 1993, filed for election Tues- day for the Bryan City Council Single Member District 3 seat. Schultz, 52, will run against Russell Bradley to succeed Dan Galvin, who is not seeking another term. The deadline for candidate filing for the May 1 election is 5 p.m. Wednesday. Schultz is a academic busi- ness administrator for the department of petroleum engi- neering at Texas A &M Univer- sity. SCHULTZ In Bryan, voters will select representatives for Single Member District Places 3 and 4. Councilman Kenny Mallard is run- ning for a third term for Single Member District 4. In College Station, voters will select represen- See SEAT, Page AS The Eagle, Friday, March 12, 1999 Seat From Al tatives for City Council Places 1, 3 and 5. James Massey and Shan- non Schunicht will compete for Place 1, currently held by Steve Esmond, who is not running for another term. Winnie Garner will be on the ballot for Place 3, currently held by Swiki Anderson, who has announced he will not seek another term Bill Davis, Joe Dan Franklin and Dennis Maloney will vie for Place 5, currently held by David Hickson. Hickson has not announced whether he will run for re- election. Candidate applications can be picked up at College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Ave., and the Bryan Municipal Building, 300 S. Texas Ave. The City of College Station is currently recruiting for the position of 53 ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION 53 TECHNICIAN Qualified applicant will be able to perform mechanical, electronic and electrical trouble shooting. Knowledge of electric utility metering systems, generators, and UPS systems a plus. Must have computer skills to perform programming of solid state meters and electrical diagnostic equipment. Customer service skills a plus. Must be able to perform work with high voltage under adverse weather conditions and obtain a Class B drivers license if required. Must also be able to work overtime. Salary: $8.91 Deadline to apply: March 29, 1999 Apply at: City of College Station Human Resources Department 1101 S. Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 77840 Internet: www.lockon.com /jobline /cstx.htm Equal Opportunity Employer FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -68 PVC Pipe & Fittings The City of College Station is accepting bids for an An- nual Blanket Order for PVC Pipe & Fittings. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, March 31, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. A complete set of specifica- tions and bidding documents is available at the above ad- dress, Mon -Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM or can be mailed upon request, (409) 764- 3555. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. 3- 17 -99, 3 -24 -99 The College Station Plan- ning and Zoning Commis- sion will hold a public hear- ing to consider a use only permit request to allow for a religious facility and day care to be located at 2300 State Highway 6 South, 0.937 acres of Lot 1, and Lot 2, Block 1, Sutton Place Subdi- vision. Applicant is Pastor Timothy Green for the Bra- zos Valley Community Church and Day Care. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING This request will be consid- ered on Thursday, April 1, 1999 at 7:00 P.M. at the City Hall Council Chambers at 1101 Texas Avenue South. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact the Planning Office at (409) 764 -3570. Lee Battle Senior Planner 3 -17 -99 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -61 Faulkner Street Extension The City of College Station is accepting bids for the con- struction of the Faulkner Street Extension, Project # ST -9925, Bid # 99 -61. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, March 24, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. Location and Description of Project: The project involves the con- struction and /or installation of approximately 250 feet of street construction, drainage construction and overlay of the intersection of Faulkner and Fontaine, in the Wood - creek subdivision. A Prebid Meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers at 2:00 PM on March 17, 1999. This meet- ing is not mandatory, but at- tendance is highly recom- mended. A complete set of specifica- tions and bidding documents can be purchased for a non- refundable fee of $10.00 in cash, check or money order at the above address, Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. A Five (5) percent bid security is required. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. 3 -10 -99 & 3 -17 -99 The Eagle, Friday, March 12, 1999 A &M student files for council seat By BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff Writer Texas A &M University student Finn -Erik Juliussen beat the Wednesday deadline for filing for the May 1 election by a few hours and will vie for a seat on the Col- lege Station City Council. College Station voters will decide two contested races for City Council and Bryan voters will decide one. COLLEGE STATION In College Station, voters will select representatives for City Council Places 1, 3 and 5. The city's term limits ordinance, passed in the May 1998 election, kicks in with the May 1 election. The ordinance restricts council members and the mayor to serv- ing three consecutive two -year terms. The ballot will include an initia- tive ordinance election. The ordi- nance prohibits the city from clos- ing or obstructing traffic on Mun- son Avenue. The candidates, who provided biographical information, are: Place 1 — Finn -Erik Juliussen, James Massey and Shannon Schu- nicht. Place 1 Councilman Steve Esmond is not running for anoth- er term. ■ Juliussen, 27, is a Texas A &M University student. He has lived in College Station for eight years. Juliussen could not be reached Wednesday for comment. ■ Massey, 44, is a 1977 and 1981 graduate of A &M, where he ELECTIONS City council races ■ No election in Wixon Valley /A2 ■ Area races/A7 earned a bachelor's degree in bio- medical science and a master's degree in epidemiology. He has been a College Station resident since 1974 and an employee of A &M since 1981, where he is direc- tor of the Office of Facilities Coor- dination. Massey was appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission in 1996 and was named chairman in 1997. He also is a member of several other committees, includ- ing the Wolf Pen Creek Master Plan Implementation Advisory Committee and the Greenways Implementation Task Force. He is See COUNCIL, Page A2 The Eagle, Thursday, March 18, 1999 ® (continued on back page) Council From Al married to Susan and is the father of two children. This is his first run for elected office. ■ Shannon Schunicht, 36, has lived in College Station since 1987 and is a real estate manager. He holds three undergraduate degrees: political science and phi- losophy, 1983, from Florida State University; and biology and microbiology, 1994, from A &M. He joined the U.S. Army in 19m and was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, for four years, where he was second in command of a M -2 Bradley Fighting Unit, mainte- nance and supply officer, and a nuclear, biological and chemical officer. He was discharged as a 1st lieutenant. He graduated from the College Station Citizens Uni- versity in 1998. He is a member of the Lions Club, Kiwanis Club, the Ameri- can Association of Microbiology and the International Leprosy Association. Schunicht is not married. He ran unsuccessfully for Col- lege Station City Council Place 4 in the May 1998 election. Place 3 — Winnie Garner will be unopposed. Place 3 Council- The Eagle, Thursday, March 18, 1999 (continued from front page) man Swiki Anderson is not run- ning for re- election. Place 5 — Bill Davis, Joe D Franklin and Dennis Maloney. Place 5 Councilman David Hick- son is not running for re- election. ■ Davis, 50, has been a College Station resident since 1996. He owns his own business, The Piano Place, and retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1996. He was superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Band, a logistics and sup- Ply specialist and a personnel spe- cialist. He earned a master's degree in general administration from the University of Maryland University College in 1995. Davis is president -elect of the College Station Kiwanis Club and a member of the Bryan- College Station Chamber of Commerce. He served on the 1998 Capital Improvements Project Citizens Committee. He graduated from the College Station Citizens Uni- versity in 1998. He is married to Jorja and is the father of two daughters. This is his first run for elected office. ■ Franklin, 69, has been a Col- lege Station resident for three years. He is chaplain for the Col- lege Station Police Department and American Legion Post No. 159 and is enrolled in the Citizens Police Academy. He has been pas- tor of Anderson Baptist Church in Anderson since 1997. Since 1998, he has been a docent at the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum Center and a member of the Lincoln Recre- ational Center board of directors. He graduated from the College Station Citizens University in 1998. He was a student at A &M for the 1947 -48 school year and enrolled in the University of Houston in fall of 1948. He served in Korea with the First Marine Division of the U.S. Marine Corps in 1951 -52, and as chaplain in the U.S. Air Force from 1967 to 1974. He received a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Houston in 1955 and attended the Southwest- ern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, where he earned a bachelor's of divinity degree in theology and a master's degree in theology. He is married to Mary Louise ip and is the father of five children. This is his first run for elected Dan office. ■ Maloney, 48, has resided in College Station since 1970. He received a bachelor's degree in English in 1974 from A &M. He is a self-employed painting contrac- tor. Maloney was appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commis- sion in 1998 and is the commis- sion liaison to the Wolf Pen Creek Oversight Committee. He is co- chairman of the College Station Historical Preservation Commit- tee, participating in the Wolf Pen Creek corridor study and in workshops for the city's compre- hensive plan. He is married to Frances and is the father of two children. He ran unsuccessfully for Place 2 in the May 1998 election. BRYAN In Bryan, voters in City Coun- cil Single Member District 3 will decide between Russell Bradt- and Rudy Schultz. Distric Councilman Dan Galvin is Me running for re- election. ■ Bradley, 49,' has lived in Bryan for 22 years and in District 3 for 12 years. He is serving his second term on the Planning and Zoning Commission. If elected to the council, he will have to resign his seat on the commission, according to City Secretary Mary Lynne Galloway - Stratta. He is married and a dentist with an office in College Station. He is married to Norma and is the father of three children. This is his first run for elected office. ■ Schultz, 48, served on the Bryan City Council from 1991 to 1993. He has lived in District 3 in Bryan for 52 years and received a bachelor's degree in accounting from A &M in 1988. He has worked for A &M since 1989 and is acade- mic business administrator in the department of Petroleum Engineering. He is married to Linda and is the father of two children. He ran unsuccessfully for mayor in 1993. Incumbent District 4 Counc man G. Kenny Mallard Jr. is ning unopposed for a third term, his last permitted under the Bryan term limits ordinance. The election for this position will be canceled, Galloway - Stratta said. • Jessie Mae Henson Dec. 23, 1929 — March 16, 1999 Services for Jessie Mae Henson, 69, are set for 2 p.m. Saturday in St. Matthew's Baptist Church. The Rev. M.O. Cooper will officiate. Burial will be in College Station Ceme- tery. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Jones - Washington Mortuary. Ms. Henson died Tuesday in Col- lege Station. She was born in Houston and was a homemak- er. Survivors include a son and daughter -in law, David and HENSON Martha Clark of Lufkin, Texas; a daughter and son -in -law, Willie and Arister Brooks of College Station; seven grandchildren; and 12 great - grandchildren. Tired of councilmen A s a former employee of the city of College Station, I remember that occasional- ly a controversial issue would incite debate on the City Council and cause a little excitement. That's only to be expected and is a healthy part of the process. However, I personally have grown sick and tired of the scan - dal -a -week mentality that Coun- cilmen Swiki Anderson and Steve Esmond seem to thrive on. Enough, already. There's real work to be done. Let's vote them out at our earliest opportunity. College Station deserves better. BOB YANCY College Station C The Eagle, Thursday, March 18, 1999 • REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -66 Chipspreader The City of College Station is accepting bids for a Chip - spreader. Bids will be re- ceived at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, March 25. 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. A complete set of specifica- tions and bidding documents is available at the above ad- dress, Mon -Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM or can be mailed upon request, (409) 764- 3555. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. 3- 11 -99, 3 -18 -99 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -69 Various Electrical Items - Annual Blanket Order The City of College Station is accepting bids for the An- nual Blanket Order for Vari- ous Electrical Items.. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, April 1, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. A complete set of specifica- tions and bidding documents is available at the above ad- dress, Mon -Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM or can be mailed upon request. (409) 764- 3555. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. 3- 18 -99, 3 -25 -99 The Eagle, Thursday, March 18, 1999 CS council member calls for `new blood' By BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff Writer Saying "new blood" and new ideas were needed, College Sta- tion City Councilman David Hick- son said Thursday he was retiring from the council. Hickson, who has represented Place 5 for six years, made his remarks one day after candidate filing for the May 1 election ended. "When I started my third term, I decided I would impose term lim- its on myself and, after looking at the candidates, I think there's enough good new candidates to bring new ideas to the council," he said. Hickson said he was especially proud of helping pass the 1995 bond election, which provided money to build the College Station Library and fix many city streets. "I took that on really seriously, and I'm proud that we were able to do that without a tax increase," he said. Hickson said he also helped rally the coun- cil behind the recruitment of Universal Com- puter Systems for The Busi- ness Park, which has helped the city diversify its HICKSON economic base. "It's helped us not be so depen- dent on [Texas] A &M [Universi- ty]," he said. "Hopefully, the coun- cil will continue [that process]." Three men are competing to succeed Hickson: Bill Davis, 50, who is self-employed and presi- dent -elect of the College Station Kiwanis Club; Joe Dan Franklin, 69, who is chaplain for the College Station Police Department; and Dennis Maloney, 48, who is a member of the Planning and Zon- ing Commission. The new representative will be able to serve three consecutive, two -year terms under a term lim- its ordinance approved in 1998. The Eagle, Friday, March 19, 1999 7 REQUEST FOR BIDS REBid # 99 -49 Bunker Gear & Accessories The City of College Sta- tion is accepting bids on Bunker Gear & Accessories for the the City of College Station Fire Dept. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, March 26. 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. Specifications are included in the total bid package which is available at the above address, by phone at: (409) 823 -3555 or by e -mail at: jfinkes@ci.college-sta- tion.tx.us. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. 3- 12 -99, 3 -19 -99 The Eagle, Friday, March 19, 1999 o 0 o a. C� P N O Darrell Jones is the fire chief for the Brazos County Precinct 3 Volunteer ballot a request to create a fire prevention district for nine voting precincts Fire Department. His 23- member department, which has non -paid firefight- — 7, 26b, 27, 44, 46, 51b, 63b, 76 and 81 — at a cost of 3 cents per ers and emergency medical technicians, is seeking to place on the May 1 $100 in property tax valuation. o � O O f t n N 0 �o Firefighters battle funding gap Volunteers hope to place taxing district on May 1 election ballot BY KELLY BROWN Eagle Staff Writer Cecil Ware can't count the number of times his volunteer fire department has been dis- patched to a car accident where the "jaws of life" were needed. The department, which covers a 108- square- mile area, does not own the costly extraction tool, so they either ask a neighboring depart- ment to respond or borrow the lifesaving equipment. "In accidents where that tool is required, time is essential," Ware said. Equipment shortfalls are nothing new for the Brazos County Precinct 3 Volunteer Fire Department. The 23- member department, which has non- paid firefighters and emergency medical tech- nicians, tried unsuccessfully to change its financial situation in 1989 by going to the vot- ers. Ten years later, they're asking again. This time, they hope for success. The May 1 ballot likely will include a request to create a fire prevention district for A public hearing is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. April 1 at the Brazos County Courthouse to get input from residents living in Precinct 3 on whether to create a new taxing entity. The volunteer fire department hopes to ask voters May 1 to support a 3-cent per $100 prop- erty tax valuation. The tax would affect only the following nine voting precincts: 7, 26b, 27, 44, 46, 51b, 63b, 76 and 81. The other three fire precincts in Brazos County already have a fire prevention district, where tax money helps fund the department. The public hearing will be held in the commis- sioners courtroom on the first floor of the court- house, 300 E. 26th St., in Bryan. nine voting precincts — 7, 26b, 27, 44, 46, 51b, 63b, 76 and 81. What the issue means for those homeowners is paying a new tax, 3 cents per $100 property valuation. "A lot of people think that's 3 percent — it's not," Ware said. "What it equates to is that someone who owns a $100,000 home would have a $30 tax bill for fire protection." Rural Brazos County is broken up into four volunteer fire precincts. Precinct 3 — which is the oldest, created in 1976 — is the only one that does not tax its res- idents. All four of the precincts receive $29,000 annually from the county — with about $14,000 going directly to insurance for the fire stations, equipment, liability and medical. "We would not be able to get along without the donations we receive from people out here," Ware said. He said up to about $17,000 has been donated. "We have fund - raisers, too, but those haven't turned out really well over the past year," said Ware, who teaches at the Texas Engineering Extension Service Fire Protec- tion Training Division. "If someone gave us $500,000 tomorrow, that could bring us up to speed," he said. Precinct 3 starts in the northeast at Texas 21, goes down to Carter Creek and stretches to See VOTE, Page. A2 � � � N rt r+ � ¢ N _ O CD ... 4 ID rt C .T,� � • �'�7 . [n ,F.1 0• ¢� r* , 3 �. t~i�•� CD ¢, � p � C Z (D M ►.• O t7 N CD rr CD A) rh N Cn I �... Cp C� r• CO O N A� CD �.. fD f� ry .. ¢' O N `.3 �'• Cn '� C O Iv CD n �• Z E N C n C r S Cn - oq CD 0 CD W O 0 ,. CD �i (D _ ,�' "..f' (D K P+ cD CD CD CO N '-'• CD w ' -0 "�' r•y p (D A C7 `� CCD CO p. (D K �' " O cD O 'Y n (D �. • v Cs Cl pt .•• rr O � � f) O O (D O CD CD ln CD 0 CD CD Cn It En n s= ,'Y M '0 CD CD O co '.Y CD I m K n r N 77 O Cn C! 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Salary: $8.91 Deadline to apply: March 29, 1999 Apply at: City of College Station Human Resources Department 1101 S. Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 77840 Internet: www.lockon.com /jobline/cstx.htm Jobline: (409) 764 -3704 Equal Opportunity Employer The City of College Station is currently accepting applications for the position of: POLICE OFFICER Duties include regular patrol duties in a community of 63,000 residents. Shift work required. The employee will be responsible for the enforcement of civil, criminal and traffic laws. Requirements: Must possess a High School diploma or GED, ability to relate well to the public, good written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to complete physical, psychological and polygraph examinations. Applicants must possess a valid Driver's License. Salary: T.C.L.E,O.S.E. Certified: 826,457.00 Non - Cetified: $23,649.00 May also qualify for educational and certification pay. Entry level test will be held on Saturday, April 17, 1999. A City of College Staiton application must be received before Thursday, April 1, 1999. Apply to: City of College Station Human Resources Department 1101 S. Texas Avenue P O Box 9960 College Station, TX 77840 The Eagle, Sunday, March 21, 1999 The City of College Station is currently accepting La applications for the position of FORESTRY /HORTICULTURE WORKER The position is responsible for maintaining all aspects of the City's trees and landscaped public areas and irrigation systems. Applicant must be able to lift heavy objects (50 +lbs), work with a variety of outdoor power and hand tools, and have some knowledge of basic plants and trees. Salary: $8.20 /Hour Deadline to apply: March 22, 1999 Apply at: City of College Station Human Resources Department 1101 S. Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 77840 Internet: www .lockon.com /jol)line/csix.htni Jobline: 1409) 764 -3704 Equal Opportunity Employer Police officer tests to be held April 17 Testing for people seeking to become College Station Police Offi- cers will be held April 17. Applications are available in the city of College Station Human Resources Office or via the Internet at www .lockon.com /jobline /cstx.htm. Applications must be received by April 1. For more information, call Ginger Counts at 764 -3576. • The Ea g Donnis Baggett Joe Michael Feist Robert C. Borden Publisher and Editor Managing Editor Opinions Editor 1 Reason wins out in College Station T he voices of reason have won out. There will be no recall election in College Station this year. Supporters of a recall for Mayor Lynn McIlhaney and City Council members Anne Hazen, Larry Mariott and Ron Silvia were unable to gather the necessary signatures of registered College Station voters to force an election on whether the four should remain in office. The recall backers claim they were successful in gathering the smaller number of signatures needed to force a recall on Councilman David Hickson, but that issue is moot since Hickson decided not to seek re- election in the May 1 city and school elections. What does the failure to force a recall mean? The most obvi- ous explanation is that people are pretty happy in College Station right now. And why shouldn't they be? The city is growing, but with adequate planning and vision. That's not to say that there aren't different approaches that could be taken, different ways of doing things. There always are, but for the most part, things are good in College Station. Another explanation is that the people of College Station are tired of the politics of the negative. For some time, a small group of people have tried to hold the entire city hostage to their whims and desires. Though small in number, the naysayers are vociferous. If the City Council doesn't bend to their ways, they immediately try to stir up emotions and neg- ative feelings. Time and again they have been repudiated at the polls, but still they keep trying to force their wishes on the Populace as a whole. There is always room for dissent, but that dissent should be constructive. Instead of saying no to everything, the dis- senters should offer viable alternatives. And if they really want to change things, they should run for the City Council and help shape policy. Now that the threat of a recall is behind them, the City Council can fully turn its attention to more important mat- ters. The Eagle, Tuesday, March 23, 1999 College Station City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, March 25, 1999 at 6:00 p.m. City Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue Details on any of the following items may be picked up on request in the City Secretary's Office (764 -3541) in the College Station City Hall located at 1101 Texas Avenue. *There will not be a City Council Workshop Meeting at 3:00 p.m. 1. Pledge of Allegiance; invocation Consider request for absence from meeting Proclamations: National Student Employment Week; Big Event; National Community Development Week; Health Week; Social Work Month Presentation of award from Texas Parks and Recreation Society 2. Consent Agenda 2.1 Consider minutes for City Council regular meeting. March 11, 1999. 2.2 Bid No. 99 -39 - Discussion and possible action on purchase of one (1) Substation 139kVSF6 circuit breaker in the amount of $51,560. Recommend award to Alstom USA, Inc. as lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications. 23 Bid No. 99 -45 - Consideration and possible action on award of contract for roofing improvements at the Utility Service Center, Dowling Road Pump Station, and the Police /Municipal Court Building in the amount of $66,541. Recommend award to Jaco as lowest, responsible bidder meeting specifications. 2.4 Bid No. 99 -54 - Discussion and possible action on construction of College Station Business Center. Phase 2B in the amount of $628,513.75. Recommend award to Texcon as lowest, responsible bidder meeting specifications. 2.5 Bid No. 99 -57 - Discussion and possible action on annual bid for traffic striping and painting in the amount of $127,401.90. Recommend award to N -Line Traffic Maintenance as lowest, responsible bidder meet n6^speci fication. 2.6 Bid No. 99 -58 - Discussion and possible action on construction of Anderson Street Rehabilitation in the amount of $474,116.10. Recommend award to Young Contractors as lowest, responsible bidder meeting specifications. 2.7 Bid No. 99 -59 - Discussion and possible action on annual bid for street signs and posts in the amount of $64,101.28. Recommend award to Vulcan Signs as lowest, responsible bidder meeting specifications. 2.8 Bid No. 99 -62 - Discussion and possible action on purchase of stacking chairs for Conference Center in the amount of $18,.500. Recommend award to Shelby Williams as lowest, responsible bidder meeting specifications. 2.9 Discussion and possible action on a resolution for the City of College Station to accept a Right -of -Way Easement for Three -Phase Electrical Service to Texas A &M University Service Center. 110 Discussion and possible action on an Interlocal Agreement with Brazos County for an auction of surplus/obsolete equipment on May 22, 1999. 2.11 Discussion and possible action on ratification of emergency purchase of repairs for Landfill Barrier Wail in accordance with LGC 252.022(a)(2), a procurement necessary to preserve the public health or safety of the municipality's residents. Estimated expenditure to Terra Constructors in the amount of $18.500. 2.12 Discussion and possible action on an Interlocal Agreement between the City of College Station and Texas A &M university for the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of George Bush Drive and Olsen Boulevard. 2.13 Discussion and possible action on a resolution authorizing publication of notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation in an amount expected not to exceed $850,000. The City will issue $850,000 in certificates of deposit to pay for the extension of George Bush East from its current termination south of Harvey Road to an intersection with Holleman and including a bridge over Wolf Pen Creek. 2.14 Discussion and possible action on a resolution consenting to the formation of Brazos County Rural Fire Prevention District No. 3 in the unincorporated areas of Commissioner Sims Precinct No. 3 in Brazos County, Texas. encompassing the City of College Station's extraterritorial jurisdiction 2.15 Discussion and possible action on a resolution appointing judges to serve in the May 1, 1999 election. 3. Regular Agenda 3.1 Public hearing, discussion and possible action on rezoning one acre First Methodist Church tract located in the northeast quadrant of Texas and Holleman; from Wolf Pen Creek (WPC) to C- I General Commercial. 3.2 Public hearing, discussion and possible action rezoning approximately 42.88 acres located southeast of the intersection of Pebble Creek Parkway and Royal Adelade Drive from A -O Agricultural Open to R- I Single Family Residential 3.3 Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on rezoning 7.2 acres located approximately 290 feet west of FM 2818, south of F &B Road from R -I Single Family to C -2 Commercial Industrial. 3.4 Public hearing, discussion and possible action on rezoning approximately 5.8 acres located along the west side of Slate Highway 6, approximately 700' south of Grah:un Road, from R -6 Apartment/High Density to C- I General Commercial, 3.5 Discussion and possible action on nominating a representative for the Brazos County Emergency Communicaunns District Board of Managers. w 4 Visitors The Eagle, Tuesday, March 23, 1999 • ttention Citizens of College station... Your City needs you! The ity citizens o College Station is looking for - ve on various City Committees. The City is currently on citizens Plan Commi Committee. the City Center Site Select The City also needs a citizen to represent College Station on the Brazos County Emergency Communications District Board of Managers. Deadline to apply is March 25, 1999 College Stauon residents 999 interested needed You must a in working in the General Electron, May registered voter. For more information Office at the City Secretary 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station 764 -3541 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -72 • Bucket Truck With Aerial Device The City of College Sta- tion is accepting bids for the purchase of a Bucket Truck with Aerial Device. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, April 6, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. A complete set of specifica- tions and bidding documents is available at the above ad- dress, Mon -Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:oo PM or can be mailed upon request, (409) 764- 3555. The City of ,College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. 3- 23 -99, 3 -30 -99 The Eagle, Tuesday, March 23, 1999 1 1"W 0,, � 1 �°��x A&M man a, O ,: � o rn •r+ to OR — �° � withdraws o � c� � ai `� o •� a 7 = 4 "R ,DIt,Fo�g from race � � zo o •gg' 4 By BOB SCHOBER - 0 U .� ° F' `p Eagle Staff Writer '� c a by w � o a�i o �F x Cz u -• c Texas A &M University student 3 C7 o A 'o .> °; x as a�i ° Finn Erik Juliussen has dropped c x out of the race for College Station c c A CZ (tvo A Z 3 a City Council Place 1. � � � � ¢ E q . o o City Secretary •� o m o o d :J 5 O � 0 "'5 - ,o o a �, Connie Hooks x ao s�, � � w m ` ' a Cn ° o 52 c� o said Tuesday A p, •� A '$ - A z "" P4 that Juliussen, '" x ° v� + °o A °�x� ¢i 6 '� who jumped College Stationo�c���a°ia ap o �'' ona °' a) g co city Council C2 ch wA v, s. �• CO v n• ° a into the race on Y o ° 'N ° a) v . a a) the last day for 1 0 " P4 0 3 candidate filing, withdrew his �" "" b o x aS a °� �' 41 Z name Monday from the May 1 bal- o a , v, a Cz lot. He did not give an official rea- c c o .� ° q 3 � � o ' son for dropping out of the race, � � o � � � � 0 +" Hooks said. .2 3 '�'S ai w o F for comment Tuesday. be reached U c c° CD P His withdrawal leaves James .E W A z Z 4 41 .. �, ° ° '� Massey and Shannon Schunicht 3 1. as the contenders for Place E Q � i ,, 0 o + ` a sp '° 4 41 C to x Steve Esmond, who has held the o A Cz seat since 1997, is not seeking re ° •� a> a� 3 U "D x �" ( , 9 � c election. 4 U ,a a� Cz 0 r4 om 3 b o a A See RACE, Page A13 ° S � ~� �o a� c� hc o�n a � o c�a °ca °� F " o o . an 3 � o E- o � to O t> +' N O W .� 2 5 C9 O '0 0 � x 41 ICI o �Uo� v �o�od wv� W C/1 .o N c� O d O R+ vi O+ _N4 M S+ m Oci� y r d p o � y 'C dd y(1+ c°iQ Ho�yo� au'iE~c ■4; c'�■ S -4 moo ■w�°�o �W u c�F C7A w s. v UAL a> U.I 3rx u oC7 v The Eagle, Wednesday, March 24, 1999 Vote yes on Munson he 1990s will go down in history as the epoch of the children. The copious idiocies that flow from every politician's lips are "for the children." This sickness has fallen upon the City Council of College Station and it, too, is out to protect the children. The children I'm referring to are the "children" residing on and adjacent to Munson Avenue. These people are chil- dren in the spiritual sense of the word and not in the numeri- cal age group itself. They are the wards of our paternalistic council, which wants to appease their every whim. It's about time for the rest of the commu- nity to practice a little tough love on these children and to alert the council of the errors of its ways in coddling these chil- dren for its own political ends. I urge the voters of College Station to vote yes for Proposi- tion 1 on May 1 to open Munson Avenue again. BRUCE ROSE College Station The Eagle, Wednesday, March 24, 1999 Losing public trust agree with Ed McKenzie on the unanswered questions concerning the College Station City Council. Someone needs to confront the council members concerning their con- duct in regard to public trust and responsibility with public funds. The council should get out of private enterprise and let the community determine for itself what projects are viable and which are not. Just look at Wolf Pen Creek to see the excellent job done to date. BILL SCOTT College Station J NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing to con- sider a variance to the set - back requirements at 3401 Nottingham, lot 36, block 1, in the Westchester Park I Subdivision. Applicant is Mi- chael R. Willey. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:00 p.m. meeting of the board on Tuesday, April 6, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact meat (409) 764 -3570. Sabine McCully Senior Planner 3 -24 -99 The City of College Station is currently recruiting for the position of VOLLEYBALL OFFICIAL This person will be officiating the volleyball games /matches . during the league season. Must have a good background with the game of volleyball. Some experience officiating is required for the adult leagues. Must have excellent customer service skills. Salary: $10 /match Deadline to apply: April 16, 1999 Apply at: City of College Station Human Resources Department 1101 S. Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 77840 Internet: www.lockon.com /jobline /cstx.htm Jobline: (409) 764 -3704 Equal Opportunity Employer NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a re- quest to rezone approxi- mately 9.94 acres, located along the east side of Holle- man Drive just north of FM 2818 in the Crawford Ben- nett League, Abstract No. 7; from R -1 Single Family Resi- dential to R -5 Apartment/Me- dium Density. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:00 p.m. meeting of the CounciLl on Thursday, April 8, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1 800 - 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact me at (409) 764 -3570. Sabine McCully Staff Planner 3 -24 -99 The Eagle, Wednesday, March 24, 1999 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -68 PVC Pipe & Fittings The City of College Station is accepting bids for an An- nual Blanket Order for PVC Pipe & Fittings. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, March 31. 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. A complete set of specifica- tions and bidding documents is available at the above ad- dress, Mon -Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM or can be mailed upon request, (409) 764- 3555. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. 3- 17 -99, 3 -24 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a rezon- ing request for a 0.85 acre tract located at 1905 Texas Avenue South, Lot 1, Block 1 of Tinsley Square Subdivi- sion from WPC Wolf Pen Creek to C -1 General Com- mercial. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:00 p.m. meeting of the Council on Thursday, April 8, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact meat (409) 764 -3570. ( Jane Kee City Planner 3 -24 -99 The Eagle, Wednesday, March 24, 1999 DRAINAGE DREAMS Eagle photo /Dave McDermand College Station city engineer Bob Mosley stands by the new The project, which was started In 1998, was largely com- canai on Deacon Road In College Station on Wednesday. pleted earlier this month. Concrete channel ready for heaviest rains By BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff Writer A drainage channel in Bee Creek, whose banks were scarred by erosion and often flooded after downpours, has been dredged, lined with concrete and made ready to handle the heaviest rains at a cost of $1.25 million, Col- lege Station city engineer Bob Mosley announced Wednesday. The channel runs about 4,200 feet from near Rock Prairie Road to a tributary of Bee Creek. The newly graded and concreted channel runs below Deacon Road west of Long - mire Road. The project was started in February 1998 and was largely completed in early March to the joy of nearby homeowners, he said. "Most of the residents feel a lot more comfortable with this here," Mosley said. Handling runoff may be only part of its function. He said the concrete base is an excellent surface for skateboarders and rollerbladers. "They've been using it as a recre- ational area," Mosley said. The project was the Bee Creek Phase 2 portion of the Flood Safe Program that will attempt to cor- rect major drainage problems on Bee Creek and Wolf Pen Creek by 2001. The concrete channel was paid for by a $3.50 monthly drainage utility fee that has been collected from each household since 1995. The fees are set to expire in 2000. The city also installed 3,400 feet of new sewer line, which was buried beneath the channel. The sewer line was paid for by the sani- tary sewer utility fund. The city also will use the funds to pay the $1.7 million cost of drainage improvements in Bee Creek from Texas Avenue to F.M. 2818 to Southwest Parkway, Mosley said. That section will be left in a nat- ural state, but the channel will be cleaned out and the banks graded to stabilize erosion and increase water - carrying capacity. Mosley said the city had no choice but to use concrete in the channel. "People envision little mountain streams, but the kind of soils here are particularly susceptible to ero- sion," he said. "Concreting the channel was the only real practical solution because the narrowness of the channel prevented us from lay- ing the banks back enough to pre- vent erosion." The Eagle, Thursday, March 25, 1999 OFFICER OF THE YEAR A4T 10M The College Station Police Department named Pat Massey, shown with his family, its "Officer of the Year" on Thursday. Eagle photo /Dave McDermand Massey has helped lead a number of successful investigations and arrests, officials said. The Eagle, Friday, March 26, 1999 • (continues from back) • Officer's investigative efforts get recognition By GENEVA WHITMARSH Eagle Staff Writer aster Officer Pat Massey, who helped lead an investiga- tion that led to the capture of a fugitive featured on the television program America's Most Wanted, was named the College Station Police Department's "Officer of the Year" on Thursday. Massey, an 11 -year veteran of the department, aided in the July 1998 arrests of two Bryan men who were charged with possession and promo- tion of child pornography. One of the men was featured on the July 11 episode of America's Most Wanted. A caller's tip alerted police to the men's whereabouts shortly after the show aired. In separate incidents this year, Massey helped recover more than $56,000 worth of stolen property. "I get a lot of satisfaction helping people who were the victims of a crime know that the case has been solved, the property has been recov- ered and the suspect put in jail," he said. Massey was one of several employ- ees recognized at the department's annual "Employee Awards" lun- cheon. Cheryl Weichert was named the department's "Civilian Employee of the Year." Weichert served as secre- tary to the chief of police for 20 years before being promoted to administra- tive staff assistant, a position that includes supervising other depart- mental secretaries, purchasing equipment and supplies, and han- dling accounting and administrative paperwork. Senior Officer Paul Price, the cur- rent community policing officer for the Northgate area, received the department's "Outstanding Service Award." Price recently joined the criminal investigations division after serving four years on patrol. He is a D.A.R.E. instructor, maintains the department's Web page and is the assistant crime scene technician. The department's criminal investi- gations unit was selected as "Out- standing Unit" for the year, and 18 employees from various areas of the department also were recognized for their individual efforts. Police Chief Ed Feldman praised what he said have been numerous changes in the department in the past year. "We've been reorganizing and changing the philosophy of the department," he said. "Since that time, there's been the biggest turn- around I've ever seen — and I've been in this business and with this department for 34 years." Feldman credited work ethic and attitude improvement during the past year for the positive changes. The Eagle, Friday, March 26, 1999 (continues on back) Rezoning O K d for 3 r areas CS council orders revision of controversial 7.2 -acre site • By GENEVA WHITMARSH Eagle Staff' Writer The College Station City Coun- cil on Thursday approved rezon- ing three areas of the city and sent a controversial fourth item back to the Planning and Zoning com- mittee for a revision. The item returned to the Plan- ning and Zoning committee Rezoning From Al be carefully studied before they take any action. "I'm not sure at this point we should . be going ... back toward the homes until we have a clear picture of what we're doing out there," he said. "I'd like for us to see a clearer idea of what's going to happen out there because [the area] is the first thing you see when coming from Bryan into College Station." The council approved rezon- ing: ■ A 1 -acre First Methodist Church tract near Holleman Drive and Texas Avenue from Wolf Pen Creek zoning to C -1 gen- eral commercial. ■ A 42.88 -acre parcel in Pebble Creek from agriculture -open to R- 1 single family: ■ A 5.8 -acre site on the west side of Texas 6, about 600 feet involves rezoning a 7.2 -acre site about 290 feet west of F.M. 2818, south of F &B Road, from R -1 sin- gle family to C -2 commercial industrial. After heated debate from both sides of the issue, the council sent the proposal back to the Planning and Zoning committee with a request that it be changed to C -1 commercial industrial. south of Graham Road, from R -6 apartment /high density to gener- al commercial. The last site was approved with conditions stating. there be a veg- etative buffer that meets develop- ment requirements along . the western boundary, that the over all height of the buildings no t exceed 35 feet, and that the zon ing not be effective until an east west minor collector road i either installed or guaranteed. i In other business, the count awarded a $628,513.75 contract t Texcon General Contractors fo the construction of a section o f Gateway Boulevard and Gatewa Drive in the College Station Busi ness Center. The council also approve awarding Young Contractor $474,116.10 to resurface Anderso Street between Park Place an "I don't know why we're stand- ing in the way of development," Councilman Steve Esmond said. "Basically, [the area] is going to be commercial land. I don't think we should be denying it." Planning and Zoning. commis- sioner Dennis Maloney told coun- cil members that the issue should See REZONING, Page AS Southwest Parkway. Young will recycle the asphalt and resurface the road. Work on the section of road between Park Place and George Bush Drive will be up for bid at a later date and the rehabilitation completed this summer, City Manager Skip Noe said. The council also approved a resolution authorizing the city to s notify the public that it will issue $850,000 in certificates of deposit t to pay for the extension of George o Bush Drive East from Harvey r Road to Holleman Drive, includ- ing a bridge over Wolf Pen Creek. y The public notice is required by - law. The bonds will be paid for with I ad valorem taxes. The project s was included in the capital pro- n jects list for 1999 as approved by d the council. The Eagle, Friday, March 26, 1999 The City of College Station's Police Department is currently accepting applications for an SECRETARY This individual will be responsible for performing secretarial functions which may require judgement based uppoo knowledge of the Policies and procedures pertaining to the area of assiggnment. Responsible for answering incoming calls and composing and typing various kinds of departmental correspondence. Must have the ability to use many types of office equipment, including fax machine, dictaphone and copier. High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Must be able to pass both basic Word and Excel computer tests by 50% plus type 30 wpm. This position involves contact with both internal and external customers, thus requiring good interpersonal skills. Please submit a City of College Station application. Salary: $8.32/hour Deadline to apply: April 9, 1999 Appl at: City of College Station Human Resources Department 1101 S. Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 77840 Internet: www.lockon.com /jobline.cstx.htm PM ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY The City of College Station is seeking an attorney to serve as Assistant City Attorney. This person will assist the City Attorney in providing legal services to all City departments, as well as Municipal Court prosecution, and will be involved in various aspects of on law, including contracts, real estate, zoning and land use, City ordinances, To other general civil practice legal matters as needed, and will also represent the City in litigation. The successful candidate must be a graduate of an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in Texas. Excellent writing and oral communication skills are required. The City offers a competitive compensation plan, including medical, dental and disability insurance, retirement benefits, deferred compensation, and flexible benefits ( "cafeteria ") plan. The City also provides opportunities for legal training in municipal law through participation in various CLE courses. The City of College Station is a progressive, growth- oriented organization, dedicated to customer service, and needs an attorney who wants to be a part of this exciting and innovative team. All interested persons must submit their resume, writing sample, law school transcript, and City of College Station application form to: City of College Station Department of Hunam Resources The City of College Station's Parks and Recreation Dept. is currently 0 accepting applications for a: SECRETARY This individual will be responsible for performing secretarial functions which may require judgement based upon knowledge of the policies and procedures pertaining to the area of assignment. Responsible for answering incoming calls, coordinating rentals for facility users and composing and typing various kinds of departmental correspondence. Must have the ability to use many types of office equipment, including fax machine and copier. Successful candidate must be able to pass basic Word and Excel computer tests and complete other clerical assessments. This position involves interaction with community children (ages 6 -18) and contact with both internal and external customers, thus requiring good interpersonal skills. Salary: $8.32/hour Deadline to apply: April 17, 1999 Apply at: City of College Station Human Resources Department 1101 S. Texas Avenue College Station, TExas 77840 Internet: www.lockon.com /jobline/cstx.htm P.O. Box 9960 College Station, Texas 77842 Salary: D.O.Q.; Position open until filled. Internet:: w l Equal Opportunity The Eagle, Sunday, March 28, 1999 Kudos to the police K udos eg to the Bryan and olle Station police depart- cments for trying a different approach in answering domestic violence calls. Victims won't have to wait for a detective to follow up on the case. Instead, the officer responding to the call will complete the investiga- tion at the scene. Those officers are taking on more responsibilities, but I'd bet they'd say it is worth it if those who make the calls do their part. I'm in a unique situation, having volunteered in the criminal investi gation division at Bryan Police, graduated from the Citizens Police Academy and having just ended a relationship where anger left bruis- es on both body and soul. The one time I had the courage to go to a local police station, I reject- ed the advice of the sergeant, who, after taking pictures, advised me to press charges. That is what frus- trates the police. I can still hear her saying, "Honey, he'll never change." She was right. But I was too afraid. I've come a long way since then. Working on the Brazos County Domestic Abuse Task Force has helped. Do your part when you make the call. Decide to be a sur- vivor and not a victim. CASEY BENTLEY Bryan The Eagle, Sunday, March 28, 1999 �W The Ergle Donnis Baggett Joe Michael Feist Robert C. Borden Publisher and Editor Managing Editor Opinions Editor Honoring the top CS police ofFicers T oo often, we. forget about our law enforcement officers until we need one. Then, we are oh so glad to have one around. The reality is, though, that we should be glad our police officers are on the job all the time. Even when we are not directly involved with a situation needing an officer, they are on the job, keeping us safe as we go about our daily lives. Most of their work goes unnoticed by the rest of us, but it should never go unappreciated. That's why we join our voices in the praise being given to several College Station Police Department employees for doing outstanding work during the past year. They were hon- ored at a special lunch last week. "Officer of the Year" is Pat Massey, an 11 -year employee of the department. He was honored for helping crack a nation- wide child pornography ring and for helping recover more than $56,000 in stolen property. "Civilian Employee of the Year" is Cheryl Weichert, who spent her first 20 years with the department as secretary to the chief of police. Most recently, she has been an adminis- trative staff assistant handling a variety of tasks. Paul Price, community policing officer in the Northgate area, received the "Outstanding Service Award." A member of the criminal investigations division, Price is a D.A.R.E. instructor helping children stay off drugs, maintains the department's Web page and is an assistant crime scene tech- nician. No doubt these fine police employees are deserving of their awards — and of our thanks and praise. Much of the safe feel- ing we all have in College Station is due to their efforts and the efforts of their fellow police employees. k"_&_-_._ The Eagle, Monday, March 29, 1999 a] Tamra `Tami' Dawn Leatham Feb. 17, 1978 — March 27, 1999 Services for Tamra "Tami" Dawn Leatham, 21, of College Station are set for 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at The Church of Jesus Christ Latter -day Saints. Bishop Stephan L. Hatch will offici- ate. Burial will follow in College Sta- tion Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Mon- day at Southwood Funeral Home in College Station. Miss Leatham died Saturday after an automobile accident in Grimes County. She was born in Provo, Utah, attended Blinn College and was a member of numerous organizations, including Lamba Delta Sigma and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -day Saints. Survivors include her parents, David and Michelle Dawn Leatham of College Station; her maternal grand- parents, Delvert and Muff Juber of South Jordan, Utah; three brothers, Jacob, Joshua and Levi Leatham, all of College Station; and two sisters, Ami and Sabrina Leatham, both of College Station. Memorials may be made to Tami Leatham Mernorial Fund at Norwest Bank. The Eagle, Monday, March 29, 1999 Lou Burgess Cashion Lou Burgess Cashion, beloved wife of Red Cashion, died at her home in College Station on Tuesday morning, March 30, 1999. She was born in Bryan, Texas, on September 7, 1932. She was a life -long resident of College Station and friend and F� mother to many in the community. She was also a life -long member of First Baptist Church of Bryan. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Red Cashion; her four children and their spouses, Sharon Cashion of Conroe, Jim and Mary Cashion and Joyce and Bicker Cain, all of College Station, and Shelley and Bob White of Houston; six grandchildren, Cashion and Field Cain, and Caitlin, Colter, Mason and Marshall Cashion. Visitation will be at the family home from 4:00 to 7:30 on Wednesday, March 31, 1999. A family graveside service will be held at College Station Cemetery at 10:30 Thursday morning, April 1, and a Memorial Service at First Baptist Church of Bryan at 1:30 on April 1 with Dr. Tim Owens officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Lou Cashion Memorial Fund c/o Texas A &M Foundation, 1501 Texas Ave. S., College Station, TX 77840 -3398. The funds will be designated for use by the Texas A &M Horticultural Department. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Callaway -]ones Funeral Home. RFQ #99 -74 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS The City Of College Station is requesting qualification statements for Engineering Design Services for the Northgate Sewer Trunkline Rehabilitation, RFQ # 99 -74. Qualification statements will be received until 4:00 pm . April 15, 1999 at: The City of College Station Purchasing Services Division, 1101 Texas Ave College Station, TX 77840 All qualification statements received after that time will be returned unopened. The City of College Station re- serves the right to waive or reject any and all qualifica- tion statements or any and all irregularities in said re- quest and to accept the offer considered most advanta- geous to the City. RFQ documents may be obtained at the above address, Mon- day - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. Questions concern- ing this RFQ should be di- rected to the Purchasing Services Division, (409) 764- 3823. 3/31/99, 4/7/99 The Eagle, Wednesday, March 31, 1999 11W Ditch the concrete T he Region section recently featured a photo of a concrete drainage ditch with the head- line "Drainage Dreams" (Eagle, March 25). For citizens concerned about water quality, for local aquatic and bird life, and for down-' stream residents, concrete ditches are a nightmare rather than a dream come true. Although many residents are unaware, our creeks support an amazing variety of plants and ani- mals. Replacing natural creeks with concrete ditches destroys all of the resident wildlife, plain and simple. Everyone suffers from the increased pollution levels associat- ed with concrete ditches, which are unable to filter pollutants as do nat- ural soils. Fully 40 percent of America's waters are too polluted for fishing and swimming, with increased runoff from urban and suburban areas being a chief cul- prit. Both cities need to take steps to preserve the natural integrity of our floodplains and prevent damag- ing and dangerous flooding. Our city councils should actively encourage people to relocate struc- tures from floodplains and forbid new construction in them. The Army Corps of Engineers has been doing this in Houston, where years of unhampered development and concrete ditching have led to mas- sive flooding problems. The time has come to prevent developers from completely paving over the landscape when they'build new strip malls, hotels and the like. The dramatic rise in hard surfaces in our area is the main reason that we have seen rising water levels in area creeks. With no soil to absorb it, rainwater reaches our creeks in greater volume and at faster rates than it ever has. Our city councils have the power to require develop- ers to leave more permeable sur- face, and they must act now. It is not enough for a city to say that it "strives for environmental excellence." We actually have to make tough choices that protect our citizens and preserve the envi- ronment for our children. CHRISTIAN TURNER Bryan The Eagle, Thursday, April 1, 1999 Lou Burgess Cashion Sept. 7, 1932 — March 30, 1999 Graveside services for Lou Burgess Cashion, 66, of College Station are set for 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the College Station Cemetery. Memorial ser- vices are set for 1:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Bryan. Dr. Tim Owens of the First Bap tist Church will officiate.. Arrangements CASHION are under the direction of Call- away -Jones Funeral Home. , Mrs. Cashion died Tuesday at home. She was born in Bryan and was a lifelong resident of College Station and a friend and mother to many in -the community. She was also a life - rong member of the First Baptist C,fiurch in Bryan. "" Survivors include her husband, Red Cashion of College Station; a son and daughter -in -law, Jim and Mary Cash- ion of Conroe; three daughters and two sons -in -law, Sharon Cashion of Conroe, Joyce and Bicker Cain of Col - lege Station, and Shelley and Bob White of Houston; and six grandchil dren. Memorials may be made to The Lou - Cpshion Memorial Fund: c/o Texas A &M Foundation, 1501 Texas Ave. South, College Station, Texas 77840 - 3S98. The funds will be designated for use of the Texas A &M Horticultur- al "Department. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE NO. 2376 WAS PASSED AND AP- PROVED ON MARCH 25, 1999 BY THE CITY COUN- CIL OF THE CITY OF COL- LEGE STATION meeting in regular session at the Col- lege Station Council Cham- bers, 1101 Texas Avenue, said notice of meeting post- ed in accordance with Title 5, Texas Government Code. Said Ordinance, signed by the Mayor and duly recorded in the official records of the city, is captioned as follows: AN ORDINANCE REZON- ING ONE TRACT OF LAND TOTALING 5.89 ACRES, A PORTION OF A 35.854 ACRE -TRACT LOCATED IN THE ROBERT STEPHEN - SON LEAGUE ABSTRACT NO. 54, IN COLLEGE STA- TION, BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS. The property is rez- oned from R -6 Apartment Medium Density to C -1 Gen- eral Commercial. A public hearing was held and notice was provided in The Eagle according to pro - O visions in the Zoning Ordi- nance. Any person, firm or corporation violating any provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine ofonot less than Twenty Five DOI- lars ($25.00). nor more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each day such violation shall ntinue or be permitted to co shall be deemed a separate of- tense. Said Ordinance, be ing a penal ordinance, be- comes effective ten (10) days after its passage by the City Council as provided by Section 35 of the Charter of the City of College Station. A complete text of the above named ordinance can be seen at the Office of the City Secretary, 1101 Texas Ave- nue, College Station, Texas. Connie Hooks City Secretary 1 4 -2 -99, 4 -3 -99 4 The Eagle, Friday, April 2, 1999 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE NO. 2374 WAS PASSED AND AP- PROVED ON MARCH 25, 1999 BY THE CITY COUN- CIL OF THE CITY OF COL- LEGE STATION meeting in regular session at the Col- lege Station Council Cham- bers, 1101 Texas Avenue, said notice of meeting post- ed in accordance with Title 5, Texas Government Code. Said Ordinance, signed by the Mayor and duly recorded in the official records of the city, is captioned as follows: AN ORDINANCE REZON- ING ONE TRACT OF LAND TOTALING ONE ACRE LO CATED IN THE NORTH- EAST QUADRANT OF THE INTERSECTION OF TEXAS AVENUE AND HOLLEMAN DRIVE, FIRST METHODIST CHURCH, IN COLLEGE STATION, BRAZOS COUN- TY, TEXAS. The property is rezoned from WPC Wolf Pen Creek Corridor to C -1 Gen- eral Commercial. A public hearing was held and notice was provided in The Eagle according to pro- visions in the Zoning Ordi- nance. Any person, firm or corporation violating any provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not less than Twenty Five Dol- lars ($25.00), nor more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each day such violation shall continue or be permitted to continue, shall be deemed a separate of- fense. Said Ordinance shall become effective ten days after its date of passage by the City Council as provided by Section 35 of the City Charter of the City of COI - lege Station. A complete text of the ordinance is filed in the office of the City Secre- tary. Connie Hooks City Secretary 4 -2 -99, 4 -3 -99 ORDINANCE NO. 2375 WAS PASSED AND AP- PROVED ON MARCH 25, 1999 BY THE CITY COUN- CIL OF THE CITY.OF COL- LEGE STATION meeting in regular session at the Col- lege Station Council Cham- bers, 1101 Texas Avenue. said notice of meeting post- ed in accordance with Title 5, Texas Government Code. Said Ordinance, signed by the Mayor and duly recorded in the official records of the city, is captioned as follows: AN ORDINANCE REZON- ING 42.88 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, THE PROPOSED PEBBLE CREEK PHASE 7- A, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF COLLEGE STA- TION, BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS, LOCATED IN THE S.W. ROBERTSON SUf3- VEY, ABSTRACT NO. 202, BRAZOS COUNTY. TEXAS AND BEING OUT OF A RESIDUE OF A CALLED 677.49 ACRE TRACT DE- SCRIBED AS TRACT 5 IN A DEED TO PEBBLE CREEKI DEVELOPMENT COMPA- NY RECODED IN VOLUME 1671, PAGE 276 OF THE BRAZOS COUNTY, OFFI CIAL PUBLIC RECORDS. AND A TRACT DESCRIBED AS TRACT 6 IN A DEED TO PEBBLE CREEK COUNTRY CLUB, INC. RECORDED IN VOLUME 2303, PAGE 251 OF SAID OFFICIAL PUBLIC' RECORDS. The property rezoned from A -O Agricultur- al Open to R -1 Single Family Residential. A public hearing was held and notice was provided in The Eagle according to pro- visions in the Zoning Ordi- nance. Any person, firm or corporation violating any provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not less than Twenty Five Dol- lars ($25.00), nor more than Two • Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each day such violation shall continue or be permitted to continue, shall be deemed a separate of- fense. Said Ordinance, be- ing a penal ordinance, be- comes effective ten (10) days after its passage by the City Council as provided by Section 35 of the Charter of the City of College Station. A complete text of the ordi- nance is filed in the office of the City Secretary. Connie Hooks City Secretary' 4 -2 -99, 4 -3 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Eagle, Saturday, April 3, 1999 Mks ary ORDINANCE NO. 2375 WAS PASSED AND AP- PROVED ON MARCH 25, 1999 BY THE CITY COUN- CIL OF THE CITY OF COL- LEGE STATION meeting in regular session at the Col- lege Station Council Cham- bers, 1101 Texas Avenue, said notice of meeting post- ed in accordance with Title 5, Texas Government Code. Said Ordinance, signed by the Mayor and duly recorded in the official records of the city, is captioned as follows: AN ORDINANCE REZON- ING 42.88 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, THE PROPOSED PEBBLE CREEK PHASE 7- A, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF COLLEGE STA- TION, BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS, LOCATED IN THE S.W. ROBERTSON SUR- VEY, ABSTRACT NO. 202, BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS AND BEING OUT OF A RESIDUE OF A CALLED 677.49 ACRE TRACT DE- SCRIBED AS TRACT 5 IN A DEED TO PEBBLE CREEK DEVELOPMENT COMPA- NY RECODED IN VOLUME 1671. PAGE 276 OF THE BRAZOS COUNTY, OFFI- CIAL PUBLIC RECORDS, AND A TRACT DESCRIBED AS TRACT 6 IN A DEED TO PEBBLE CREEK COUNTRY CLUB, INC. RECORDED IN VOLUME 2303, PAGE 251 OF SAID OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS. The property rezoned from A -O Agricultur- al Open to R -1 Single Family Residential. A public hearing was held and notice was provided in The Eagle according to pro- visions in the Zoning Ordi- nance. Any person, firm or corporation violating any provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not less than Twenty Five Dol- lars ($25.00), nor more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each day such violation shall continue or be permitted to continue, shall be deemed a separate of- fense. Said Ordinance, be- ing a penal ordinance, be- comes effective ten (10) days after its passage by the City Council as provided by Section 35 of the Charter of the City of College Station. A complete text of the ordi- nance is filed in the office of the City Secretary. Connie Hooks City Secretary 4 -2 -99, 4 -3 -99 NOTICE Or NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE NO. 2375 ORDINANCE NO. 2374 WAS PASSED AND AP- PROVED ON MARCH 25. WAS PASSED AND AP ON MARCH 25, 1999 BY THE CITY COUN PROVED 1999 BY THE CITY COUN- CIL OF THE CITY OF COL - in CIL OF THE CITY OF COL- LEGE STATION meeting session at the Col LEGE STATION meeting in session at the Col- regular lege Station it Cham regular lege Station Council Cham- bers, g Post f m notice of p bers, 1101 Texas Avenue, of meeting post- said ed in accordance with Title said notice ed in accordance with Title 5, Texas Government Code . signed by 9 5, Texas Government Code, Said Ordinance, Mayor and duly recorded Said Ordinance, signed by the Mayor and duly recorded the in the official records fo of the in the official records of the city, captioned ORDINANCE REZON- city, is captioned as follows: REZON- AN ING ONE TRACT OF LAND AN ORDINANCE ONE TRACT OF LAND TOTALING 5.89 ACRES, A ING TOTALING ONE ACRE LO- PORTION OF A 35.854 ACRE TRACT LOCATED IN CATED IN THE NORTH- EAST QUADRANT OF THE THE ROBERT STEPHEN - SON LJAGUE ABSTRACT INTERSECTION OF TEXAS NO. 54. IN COLLEGE STA- AVENUE AND HOLLEMAN DRIVE, FIRST METHODIST TION, BRAZOS COUNTY, is CHURCH, IN COLLEGE BRAZOS COUN- TEXAS. The property rez- from R -6 Apartment STATION. TY, TEXAS. The property is Medium Density to C 1 Gen Medi rezoned from WPC Wolf Pen eral Commercial. Creek Corridor to C Gen- A public hearing was held eral Commercial. provided in and notice was p A public hearing was held The Eagle according to pro- in the Zoning Ordi- and notice was provided in The Eagle according to pro- visions nance. Any person, firm or any visions in the Zoning Ordi- corporation violating of this chapter nance. Any person, firm or provisions shall be deemed guilty of corporation violating any provisions of this chapter misdemeanor, and upor tbyraofine shall shall be deemed guilty of a punishable bo misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be less than Twenty more t Tars ($250), nor punishable by a tine of not than Twenty Five Dol- T h Dollar less lars ($25.00), nor more than ($2 000.0 Each day suc shall continue or b Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each day such violation permitted to continue, shy deemed a separate c violation shall continue or be to continue, shall be tense. Said Ordinance, b b permitted be deemed a separate of- ing a penal ordinance, ten (1 tense. Said Ordinance shall comes effective days after its passage by tl become effective ten days City Council as provided after its date of passage by City Council as provided Section 35 of the Charter Station the Section the City the City of College text of the abc t y of Col- Charter of the Cit y C lege Station. A complete text complete named ordinance can at the office of the ordinance is filed in seen Secretary, Texas A the office of the City Secre- nue, College Station, Texa tary. Connie Hooks Connie Ho City Secrel City Secretary 4 -2 -99, 4 -3 -99 4 -2 -99, 4 -3 -99 The Eagle, Saturday, April 3, 1999 Mks ary ORDINANCE NO. 2375 WAS PASSED AND AP- PROVED ON MARCH 25, 1999 BY THE CITY COUN- CIL OF THE CITY OF COL- LEGE STATION meeting in regular session at the Col- lege Station Council Cham- bers, 1101 Texas Avenue, said notice of meeting post- ed in accordance with Title 5, Texas Government Code. Said Ordinance, signed by the Mayor and duly recorded in the official records of the city, is captioned as follows: AN ORDINANCE REZON- ING 42.88 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, THE PROPOSED PEBBLE CREEK PHASE 7- A, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF COLLEGE STA- TION, BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS, LOCATED IN THE S.W. ROBERTSON SUR- VEY, ABSTRACT NO. 202, BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS AND BEING OUT OF A RESIDUE OF A CALLED 677.49 ACRE TRACT DE- SCRIBED AS TRACT 5 IN A DEED TO PEBBLE CREEK DEVELOPMENT COMPA- NY RECODED IN VOLUME 1671. PAGE 276 OF THE BRAZOS COUNTY, OFFI- CIAL PUBLIC RECORDS, AND A TRACT DESCRIBED AS TRACT 6 IN A DEED TO PEBBLE CREEK COUNTRY CLUB, INC. RECORDED IN VOLUME 2303, PAGE 251 OF SAID OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS. The property rezoned from A -O Agricultur- al Open to R -1 Single Family Residential. A public hearing was held and notice was provided in The Eagle according to pro- visions in the Zoning Ordi- nance. Any person, firm or corporation violating any provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not less than Twenty Five Dol- lars ($25.00), nor more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each day such violation shall continue or be permitted to continue, shall be deemed a separate of- fense. Said Ordinance, be- ing a penal ordinance, be- comes effective ten (10) days after its passage by the City Council as provided by Section 35 of the Charter of the City of College Station. A complete text of the ordi- nance is filed in the office of the City Secretary. Connie Hooks City Secretary 4 -2 -99, 4 -3 -99 CS leaders to open W.A. Tarrow Park College Station city leaders will dedicate W.A. Tarrow Park at 2 p.m. Saturday. The 21.2 -acre park is located between Wellborn Road, Holleman Drive, Eleanor Street and Luther Avenue, and includes the Lincoln Recreation center, the new Wayne Smith Baseball Fields, basketball courts, picnic facilities and play- grounds. The park is named for W.A. Tar - row, the former principal of Lincoln High School. The baseball fields at the park are named for Wayne Smith, a 14- year volunteer in College Station Little League. Smith, who died in 1966, led the efforts to have the first Little League fields built in College Station. The Eagle, Saturday, April 3, 1999 0 Unveiling W.A. Tarrow Park The Eagle, S tk n"A. I April 4, 1999 James Steen (left), president of the Lincoln Former Student nephew, unveil the marker at the dedication of W.A. Tarrow Association, College Station Mayor Lynn Mcllhaney, Tarrow's Park on Saturday afternoon. Tarrow, who died in 1978, was the daughter, Delois Davis and the Rev. DeFarris Gooden, Tarrow's former principal of Lincoln High School. Lorene Marie Comey Aug. 31, 1918 — April 1, 1999 Services for Lorene Marie Comey, 80, of College Station are set for 2 p.m. Monday at Southwood Funeral Home in College Station. Ken Wilkey of A &M Church of Christ will officiate. Burial will follow in Col- lege Station Cemetery. Mrs. Comey died Thursday at home. She was born in Dexter, N. M., was' a homemaker and a member of A &M Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband, Wilbur George Comey of College Sta- tion; five daughters and sons -in -law, Margie and Ken Wilkey of College Sta- tion, Juanita and Bill Spoonts of Austin, Myrna and Roger Hughston of San Diego, Jeanne and Tobe Langley of Houston, and Anita and Ted Arndt of Oakley, Calif.; a son, Edward Comey of Lubbock; three sisters, Aileen Thompson and Irene Smith, both of Hobbs, N. M., and JoAnn Stewart of Siera Vista, Ariz.; 24 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchil - dren. Memorials may be made to A &M Church of Christ. Bid # 99 -71 REQUEST FOR BIDS Edelweiss Park Construction The City of College Station is accepting bids for the Construc- tion of Edelweiss Park. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, April 20, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned un- Description of Work: Installation of concrete walks, site work, grading, drinking foun- tain, water line, playground equipment with rubber cushion sur- facing and pea gravel, electrical work to include lights and wir- ing, pre- fabricated pavilion, slab, basketball court, volleyball court, miscellaneous site furniture, iron fencing, parking lot, trees, irrigation, shade structure for the playground and a pe- destrian bridge. A complete set of specifications and bidding documents is available for a non - refundable fee of $20.00 at the above ad- dress, Mon -Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. A bid security in the amount of five (5%) percent of the bid must accompany each bid in accordance with the Instruction to Bidders. A Prebid conference is scheduled for 2:00 PM on April 13, 1999 at the Parks Department Conference Room, 1000 Kre- nek Tap Road , College Station, Tx 77840. Attendance at this meeting is not mandatory, but all interested bidders are high encouraged to attend. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bir+s and to waive informalities and irregularities. 4 -4 -99, 4 -13 -99 The Eagle, j I.4k (ky April 4, 1999 About 700 of the original 3,000 people who were pre- er service complete the worship service at A &M ..n or this year's Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater East Methodist Church. service relocates Threat prompts move from Wolf Pen Creek to church Easter worship By GENEVA WHITMARSH Eagle Staff Writer An estimated 3,000 people who gathered for Easter services at Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater were forced to evacuate after an anonymous caller told police a bomb was planted in the area. No explosive devices were found, police said. Police received the call at 11:05 a.m. on Sunday, five minutes after A &M United Methodist Church's fourth annual communitywide service began, said Sgt. John Campbell. The caller told police that the bomb would deto- nate at 11:45 a.m., Campbell said. Police quickly notified Senior Pastor Charles Anderson, who made the decision to evacuate the area and move the service to the church on Univer- sity Drive. "Right after [Pastor Anderson] talked to the police, he got up on stage and told everyone that he had some bad news," said Buddy Walker Jr., associ- ate pastor of outreach at A &M United Methodist Church. "He didn't use the word `bomb,' but he said there had been a threat made and asked everyone to leave in an orderly fashion and convene back at the church," Walker said. Walker estimated that it took about 10 minutes for the crowd to disperse. Meanwhile, police searched the amphitheater and surrounding grounds for the bomb. Musicians sit- ting on stage were asked to leave their instrument See EASTER, Page A2 The Eagle, Monday, April 5, 1999 (Cokifinbyd of bask) Easter From A 1 cases behind for police inspec- tion. "We search as much as we can, and then we just sit back and wait," Campbell said. "About to or 15 minutes after 11:45 a.m., we determined the area was safe." About 700 people reassembled at A &M United Methodist Church for Easter services, Walker said. "There was a lot of sadness more than anything else when we were leaving the amphitheater, but there was a lot of rejoicing at the church afterwards," Walker said, adding that whoever is responsible for the bomb scare is in the congregation's thoughts and prayers. "We are praying for that per- son, whoever he or- she is," Walk- er said. Police are continuing their investigation into the incident, Campbell said. "We look into every bomb threat we get," he said. "In this case, we'll trace the phone call and the person responsible will face criminal charges." The Eagle, Monday, April 5, 1999 (from previous page) c Explanations, please n 1997, the College Station Ethics Ordinance preparation started. In October 1998, the ordinance passed, effective Jan. 1. But in December, the council voted to postpone it indefinitely, estimating it would take 30 -60 days to implement it. After more than three months, there is still no ethics ordinance in effect. In 1997, $12,000 was budgeted to televise council meetings, yet no televising was done. Two years later, the council still is researching how to tele- vise meetings. Bryan has been doing it for years and The Bryan - College Station Eagle sup- ports televising. Yet, no televis- ing. On March 13th, councilmen Steve Esmond and Swiki Anderson publicly accused the. mayor and city attorney of vio- lating the Open Meetings Act. Mayor McIlhaney accuses them of the same. To date, no charges have been brought by the dis- trict attorney. Can someone explain why? BENITO FLORES -MEATH College Station (W The Eagle, Tuesday, April 6, 1999 r� u Belle Niece Crowder Aug. 14, 1916 — April 2, 1999 Services for Belle Niece Crowder, 82, of College Station are set for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at College Hill Baptist Church. The Rev. Steven Sims will officiate. Burial will follow in College Station Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon to 1:15 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Miss Crowder died Friday in Dallas. She was born in Robertson County and was a member of College Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters and a son -in -law, Barbara Moore and Jimmy Patterson of Dallas, and Alma Searcy Smith of College Station; and eight sisters. The Eagle, Tuesday, April 6, 1999 council CS cou to weigh g bonds sales Proposed funds to pay for streets, new cemetery land ,` By BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff Writer The College Station City Coun- cil on Thursday will consider authorizing the sale of $6.23 mil- lion in general obligation bonds and $850,000 of certificates of obligation to fund several street and park projects. The council will consider approving a Preliminary Issuance Statement, which will detail the uses of the funds and the city's ability to repay the debt. The proposed bond issuance will not raise the ad valorem tax rate, said Charles Cryan, fiscal 'services director. The bonds will fund, among other projects, the extension of George Bush east to Holleman Drive, the Graham Road upgrade, three traffic signals and a traffic signal pre - emption system, drainage improvements in Bee Creek and Wolf Pen Creek, the ini- tial phase of greenbelt acquisi- tion, rehabilitation of Fire Station 2, acquisition of land for a new city cemetery, design of the Regional Athletic Park and acqui- sition of land for a new communi- ty park, Cryan said. In other business, the council will hold two public hearings on rezoning requests. The first request is to rezone 8.72 acres located about 300 feet from the intersection of F.M. 2818 and Holleman Drive from R -1 sin- gle family to R -5 apartment medi- um density. The second request is to rezone an 0.85 -acre lot, currently the site of the Clay Oven Indian Restau- rant, from Wolf Pen Creek to C -1 general commercial. Volunteer coordinator Mike Mullen will present an overview of a new pilot volunteer program that he has researched, developed and implemented. A city munici- pal volunteer program was adopt- ed in 1998 by the council as its Strategic Issue 10. A workshop session will not be held on Thursday. The 6 p.m. reg- ular meeting will be at the City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Ave. For more information, call 764- 3500. yr The Eagle, Wednesday, April 7, 1999 Z3 The City of College Station (population 60,000) Public Works Department is currently accepting applications for a: GRADUATE ENGINEER This individual will be responsible for engineering research, plan review, project design, construction, cost estimation and project management. Must have knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering, particularly as applied to the design, construction and maintenance of public works projects. Knowledge of municipal engineering objectives, purposes, methods and practices preferred. Must hold Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate. Salary: D.O.Q Deadline to apply: April 16, 1999 Apply at: City of College Station Human Resources Department 1101 S. Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 77842 Internet: www.lockon.com/iobline/cstx.htm Equal Opportunity Employer Z3 The City of College Station is currently accepting applications for the following positions. The hours are flexible but You must be available to work during EMEUMMEM the dates listed below: WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR Teach Red Cross swim lessons to children and adults June 1 - August 5 • $8.00 /Hour Deadline to apply: April 20, 1999 WATER AEROBICS INSTRIJCTog Teach water exercises to children and adults June 1 - August 5 • $8.00 /1-lour Deadline to apply: April 20, 1999 TENNIS INSTRUCTOR Teach group tennis lessons to children and adults June 7 - August 6 • $7.25 /Hour Deadline to apply: May 14, 1999 Apply at: City of College Station Human Resources Department 1101 S. Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 77842 Internet: www.lockon.com/jobline /cstx.htrn Equal Opp ortunity Eml The City of College Station is currently accepting applications for a: SECRETARY This individual will be responsible for answering calls, greeting customers and various secretarial / clerical duties. Will be responsible for operating vehicular scale to determine weight of solid waste that is delivered to the landfill, collect fees and maintain records. Must be able to use the computer, telephone, typewriter, copy and fax machines. Must be able to pass both basic Word and Excel and other clerical tests. Occasional Saturdays required. Salary: $8.32/hour Deadline to apply: April 16, 1999 Apply at: City of College Station Human Resources Department 1101 S. Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 77842 Internet: www.lockon.com /jobline. /cstx,htm Equal Opportunity Employer P1 The Eagle, Wednesday, April 7, 1999 • The Ergle Donnis Baggett Joe Michael Feist Roburt t 1. liordcrt Publisher and Editor Managing Editor Obillions I'ditor Threat tpeople I n a week when terror clutches at the heart of Kosovo and when the two prime suspects in the bombing of Pan American flight 103 were turned over for trial, terrorism of its own kind. came to College Station and Bryan over the weekend. Fortunately a called -in bomb threat for the community Easter service at Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater proved to be false, but for a brief time fear and worry ruled the moment. Perhaps the caller thought it would be funny to call in his bomb threat and see the people flee the amphitheater. Maybe he is someone with a grudge against the sponsoring church or the city or who knows what. It could be that he really did want to strike terror into the community. We don't know why the caller made his call. We do know, however, that his success, such as it was, was short lived. He might have disrupted the community Easter service, but many of the worshipers simply moved across town and con- tinued at A &M United Methodist Church. As Charles Anderson, senior pastor at the church, said Monday: "He may have stopped the Easter service but he couldn't stop Easter." In fact, of course, he didn't even stop the Easter service. On Monday, church officials paid the deposit to hold the Easter service at the Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater for the fifth year next year. If the caller meant to intimidate the organizers of the Easter service or those who went to worship God, he failed. College Station Police, amphitheater officials, worship leaders and those in attendance Sunday morning reacted correctly and calmly. The caller may have thought he was dividing the communi- ty with ,his threat. Instead, the people came together and became even stronger in their commitment to God and to each other. The community was the winner Sunday morning, not the sad, sick individual who made the call. (W The Eagle, Wednesday, April 7, 1999 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing to con - sider a sign variance for the height requirement to allow a new 50' sign. Applicant is Signko, Inc. for Allen Honda. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:00 p.m. meeting of the board on Tuesday, April 20, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact me at (409) 764 -3570. Sabine McCully Senior Planner 4 -7 -99 PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing to con- sider a sign variance to allow an additional free standing sign at 1403 -1409 B Harvey Road. Applicant is Robert L. Burdick. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:00 p.m. meeting of the board on Tuesday, April 20, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information,', please contact me at (409) 764 -3570. Sabine McCully Senior Planner 4 -7 -99 RFQ #99.74 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS The City Of College Station is requesting qualification statements for Engineering Design Services for the Northgate Sewer Trunkline Rehabilitation, RFQ # 99 -74. Qualification statements will be received until 4:00 pm , April 15, 1999 at: The City of College Station Purchasing Services sin, 1101 T Coll Station, exas Ave TX 77840 All qualification statements received after that time will be returned unopened. The City of College Station re- serves the right to waive or reject any and all qualifica- tion statements or any and all irregularities in said re- quest and to accept the offer considered most advanta- geous to the City. RFQ documents may be obtained at the above address, Mon- day - Friday, B:OOam - 5:OOpm. Questions concern- ing this RFQ should be di- rected to the Purchasing Services Division, (409) 764- 3823. 3/31/99, 4/7/99 The Eagle, Wednesday, April 7, 1999 CS ethics plan delayed as requirements criticized By BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff Writer Some financial disclosure requirements in the proposed Col- lege Station Ethics Ordinance have been strongly criticized by several members of the city's boards and commissions, causing a delay in its implementation, city secretary Connie Hooks said Wednesday. Mayor Lynn McIlhaney said the City Council will meet in May to revise, rewrite or approve the ordinance as written. The or di- nance requires certain public officials annual- ly to disclose their financial interest in any property in the city, any gift of more than $50 McILHANEY they received from any individual and any trips paid for by another person. They must also disclose their owner- ship of more than $5,000 in stock in any company and the executive positions they hold. Many officials suggested the disclosure requirements were too stringent, Hooks said. "The comments just are not favorable at all, and the general thrust is related to eliminating [those provisions,]" she said. City Attorney Harvey Cargill said he has received suggestions that the disclosure requirements be rewritten or deleted because financial disclosure and conflict of interest provisions in the City Charter and the Texas Local Gov- ernment Code already apply. "They're saying, `We all under- stand that we can't vote on issues that we have an interest in, but why should we disclose financial interests that don't affect the busi- ness we deal with on the P &Z and Board of Adjustments or as a council member, "' he said. "I think they're raising valid con- cerns." McIlhaney said she will present those objections to council mem- bers at their post - election retreat on May 14 -15. When the ordinance will be on the council's agenda depends on what it decides to do about the objections, she said. "It depends on council's direc- tion at the retreat," she said. "If only simple revisions are called for, the issue could be at the very next meeting. "It's one of those issues that we want to get resolution to, but you want to make sure it's the right ordinance and done for the right reason." The council started discussing an ethics ordinance in 1997 and passed it on Oct. 22, 1998. The °5 � o ' U° "Oo PQ En C0oP ° C LA 0 o do ° CZ 0 *�• a�i d4 CZ 0 Wa ° i 3 � C8 a 2 cn -8� Z a) - ' f ° CZ CZo U a) 41 CD -.o a) o �C Cd a> v 0 �x °°� ■ � *'� CZ 0 NM I OJ C y C W o 48rw See ETHICS, Page A2 rn o0 rE ed . H W. �oo REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -73 Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation The City of College Sta- tion is accepting bids for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Divi- sion City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, May 12, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. A Prebid conference is scheduled for 4/29/99 at 12:00 (noon) at the Waste- water Treatment Plant, 220 N. Forest Parkway, College Station, TX 77845. A complete set of specifica- tions and bidding documents is available at the above ad- dress, Mon -Fri, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM or can be mailed upon request, (409) 764- 3555. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. 4/8/99 & 4/15/99 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -75 Graham Road Rehabilitation Project _ The City of College Sta- tion is accepting bids for the Graham Road Rehabilitation Project. Bids will be re- ceived at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, April 22, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. Project Description: The project consists of ap- proximately 1 mile of paving and drainage construction. It includes the conversion of an existing 24 foot pavement with open ditches to a 47 foot, back of curb to back of curb, curb and gutter sec- tion. Utility adjustments. storm drain, a major box cul- vert creek crossing for Lick Creek, grading, sidewalks, and paving are all included in the work. The project be- gins just west of the inter- section of Schaffer Drive and proceeds east along existing Graham Road to the inter- section with the Frontage Road of State Highway 6. A Prebid conference has been scheduled for April 13, 1999 at 2:OOPM in the Ad- ministration Conference Room, second floor of City Hall at the above listed ad- dress. A complete set of specifica -I tions and bidding documents is available for a non-refund- able deposit of $30.00, pay- able by cash, check or mon- ey order at the above ad- dress, Mon -Fri, 8:OOAM -, 5:OOPM. The City of College Station' reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. 4/8/99 & 4/15/99 i s The Eagle, Thursday, April 8, 1999 v — M C Organic matter CS to sell low -cost composting bins By PAT ABERNATAEY Eagle Staff Writer Do not throw those fruit and vegetable scraps in the trash, throw them in the backyard. While you are j Garden /Al2 at it, pile on the grass clippings and leaves. College Station residents can get a start in composting Saturday when the city offers low -cost com- posting bins. . The sale of the bins will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Public Works Department, located behind the police station on King Cole Street. "We've been trying to promote backyard composting in an effort to keep bagged leaves and grass out of the landfill," said Katie Fritz, recycling coordinator for College Station. "It is fairly easy to do." Fritz said brush is taken to the composting facility in Bryan, but bagged grass and leaves can not be unbagged and eventually wind up in the landfill. Officials estimate 20 percent of the waste in the land- fill is bagged leaves, grass and other organic material. A grant from the Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commis- sion through the Brazos Valley Council of Governments will allow the city to sell the bins for $10, quite a bit under the original $30 price. The bins themselves are 3 -foot square, with an' aerator, and are made of vinyl- coated recycled P4 0 m� a`"i v C•`'' Cd � �o a) 5 'n C) 0 0,j34 S 'd bAQ o r d °o d oP� g c Z°;v)6 s, °0d �y �o`� dO os~' � o a 0� av� > yo n + ' o~' ° o. See BINS, Page A16 The Eagle, Friday, April 9, 1999 ,Z t d �- l Q 3 .03 C5 - a U �v 'O It oa te 0tM oyui a a� C ) '03 0 u, g U ° w Cd I 5C 00!:0 •4 s � oa`�ian•ao ��•d °�bAm v�i c �+. Z 0' b0 O y p 'C O bp °� D, ° Cd � 0 41 wo - C, Z N U S O U 9 O O y V — M C Organic matter CS to sell low -cost composting bins By PAT ABERNATAEY Eagle Staff Writer Do not throw those fruit and vegetable scraps in the trash, throw them in the backyard. While you are j Garden /Al2 at it, pile on the grass clippings and leaves. College Station residents can get a start in composting Saturday when the city offers low -cost com- posting bins. . The sale of the bins will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Public Works Department, located behind the police station on King Cole Street. "We've been trying to promote backyard composting in an effort to keep bagged leaves and grass out of the landfill," said Katie Fritz, recycling coordinator for College Station. "It is fairly easy to do." Fritz said brush is taken to the composting facility in Bryan, but bagged grass and leaves can not be unbagged and eventually wind up in the landfill. Officials estimate 20 percent of the waste in the land- fill is bagged leaves, grass and other organic material. A grant from the Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commis- sion through the Brazos Valley Council of Governments will allow the city to sell the bins for $10, quite a bit under the original $30 price. The bins themselves are 3 -foot square, with an' aerator, and are made of vinyl- coated recycled P4 0 m� a`"i v C•`'' Cd � �o a) 5 'n C) 0 0,j34 S 'd bAQ o r d °o d oP� g c Z°;v)6 s, °0d �y �o`� dO os~' � o a 0� av� > yo n + ' o~' ° o. See BINS, Page A16 The Eagle, Friday, April 9, 1999 Concrete has its place C oncerning the recent letter from a Bryan resident opposed to concrete drainage ditches, I would like to offer a bal- anced perspective. Floodplains and, in particular, wetlands do offer water quality improvement benefits to storm water run -off as well as a habitat for wildlife. The College Station greenways activi- ties and November bond authoriza- tion to purchase substantial areas of undeveloped floodplain demon- strates the desire to preserve these natural areas. Current drainage policies require detention of storm water run -off releases to pre - development levels. Streams are critical for the conveyance of storm water and to be efficient must be unimpeded by obstructions. With an adequate floodplain area, the flood water can simply spread out to compensate for the obstructions. With our recent drainage improvement pro- ject, an open flood plain area of adequate width to reduce storm water flow velocities within the channel to acceptable erosion lev- els did not exist and would have required displacement of residents to acquire. Therefore hard surfac- ing of the channel was the only fea- sible alternative for improvement of storm water conveyance and minimization of erosion. The hard surface does not pro- vide a haven for mosquitoes or other nuisances nor does it create pollution. In fact, it red 0UU- tion. Soils in the local area are very susceptible to erosion and become extremely polluted by the silt and sediment that is generated from that erosion as evidenced at Wolf Pen Creek. Planned drainage improvements such as the portion of Bee Creek from Texas Avenue to FM 2,818 and Southwest Parkway is being designed to utilize vegetative side - walls with only a minimum of hard surface. Site specific conditions dictate the necessity of hard sur- face protection and there is a need for both. BOB MOSLEY College Station city engineer College Station The Eagle, Friday, April 9, 1999 .moo Majority should rule he Munson Avenue debate soon will be resolved. The issue is not about preserving neighborhood integrity, restricting "outsider" use of the street, or traf- fic control techniques. It is about letting the will of the people prevail and doing the most good for the most people. With support from several city officials, 41 petitioners have been trying to get the street closed per- manently. They don't seem to mind that more than 960 people peti- tioned to reopen the street, that the response time for the firemen, police, ambulance and school bus drivers had been substantially increased, or that many people spend considerably more time sim- ply trying to get in and out of our neighborhood. This issue should never been allowed to develop into a major dis- pute. The Eagle recently stated that the city should try to balance neighborhood integrity with effi- cient traffic flow. This is the right approach, but where is the balance when a street is totally blocked off for the benefit of a very few at the expense of a large number of peo- ple? Munson Avenue has been a busy street ever since the real estate boom of the late 1970s, and most people now living on Munson Avenue moved there after that period. After the installation of speed bumps, additional Stop signs, and a 20 mph speed limit the traffic coto dropped by more than 50 percent 3,200 cars per day and the traffic flowed at a much slower speed. After wasting many months, thousands of dollars, inconvenienc- ing a great many people and mounting opposition in the neigh- borhood, the City Council decided that a general referendum would reduce criticism of their actions and expense to the general public. On May 1, 1 hope voters will sup- port the concepts of majority rule and provide the greatest good to the greatest number of people. ARTHUR WRIGHT College Station `r The Eagle, Sunday, April 11, 1999 Roseanne Mary O'Shea Oct. 20, 1933 — April 10, 1999 Services for Roseanne Mary O'Shea, 65, of College Station are set for 10 a.m. Monday at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. The Rev. Dean Wilhelm will offici- ate. Burial will follow in College Sta- tion Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Southwood Funeral Home. A vigil will begin at 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Mrs. O'Shea died Saturday at her home. She was born in New York, worked as a nurse and was Catholic. Survivors include her husband, Francis O'Shea of College Station; four sons, Thomas O'Shea of College Station, Brian O'Shea of Dallas, James O'Shea of Norwich, Conn., and Kevin O'Shea of Augusta, Ga.; two daughters, Colleen Clarke of Port- land, Ore., and Cathy Savir of Balti- more, Md.; a brother, Frank Yoerg of Wilmington, Del.; a sister, Delores Shanghan of Fort Salonga, N.Y.; and 12 grandchildren. The Eagle, Sunday, April 11, 1999 L The City of College Station is currently accepting applications for a: RECORDS TECHNICIAN This position deals with the general public on a daily basis. Must have the ability to accurately and efficiently maintain complex clerical records and prepare detailed reports. Must be able to type a minimum 30 WPM however, 45 WPM is preferred and pass data entry test. Salary: $8.32/hour Deadline to apply: April 14, 1999 Apply at: City of College Station Human Resources Department 1101 S. Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 77842 Internet: WWW.LOCKON.COM /JOBLINE /CSTX.HTM Equal Opportunity Employer . Z 3 The City of College Station (population 60,000) Public Works Department is currently accepting applications for a: � GRADUATE ENGINEER This individual will be responsible for engineering research, plan review, project design, construction, cost estimation and project management. Must have knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering particularly as applied to the design, construction and maintenance of public works projects. Knowledge of municipal engineering objectives, purposes, methods and practices preferred. Must hold Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate. Salary: D.O.Q Deadline to apply: April 16, 1999 Apply at: City of College Station Human Resources Department 1101 S. Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 77842 Internet: www.lockon.com /iobline/cstx.htm Equal Opportunity Employer The Eagle, Sunday, April 11, 1999 The City of College Station is currently accepting applications for a: SECRETARY This individual will be responsible for answering calls, greeting customers and various secretarial / clerical duties. Will be responsible for operating vehicular scale to determine weight of solid waste that is delivered to the landfill, tolled fees and maintain records. Must be able to use the computer, telephone, typewriter, copy and fax machines. Must be able to pass both basic Word and Excel and other clerical tests. Occasional Saturdays required. Salary: $8.32/hour Deadline to apply: April 16, 1999 Apply at: City of College Station Human Resources Department 1101 S. Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 77842 Internet: www .lockon.com/jobline. /cstx.htm Equal Opportunity Employer The City of College Station is currently accepting applications for the following positions. The hours are flexible but you must be available to work during the dates listed below: WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR Teach Red Cross swim lessons to children and adults June 1 - August 5 • $8.00 /Hour Deadline to apply: April 20, 1999 WATER AEROBICS INSTRUCTOR Teach water exercises to children and adults June 1 - August 5 • $8.00 /Hour Deadline to apply: April 20, 1999 TENNIS INSTRUCTOR Teach group tennis lessons to children and adults June 7 - August 6 • $7.25 /Hour Deadline to apply: May 14, 1999 Apply at: City of College Station Human Resources Department 1101 S. Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 77842 Internet: www.lockon.com /jobline/cstx.htm Equal Opportunity Employer Jack Thurston Kent Sept. 26, 1908 — April 11, 1999 Services for Jack Thurston Kent, 90, of Bryan are set for 10 a.m. Tues- day at A &M United Methodist Church in College Station. The Revs. Charles Anderson, Guy Pry and Bob Waters will officiate. Bur- ial will follow at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the College Sta- tion Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Callaway -Jones Funeral Home. Mr. Kent died Sunday evening KENT at his home. He was born in Sardis, Tenn. He taught math, physics and astronomy at Texas A &M University and was a member of Brazos Audubon Society, Men's Gardening Club and A &M Unit- ed Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Polly Kent of Bryan; a son and daughter -in- law, David and Ginny Kent Hamilton of Walnut Creek, Calif.; and five grand- children. Memorials may be made to A &M United Methodist Church. The Eagle, Monday, April 12, 1999 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -77 Construction of Approxi- mately 3,709 Linear Feet of 15" Diameter PVC Sanitary Sewer Line Running Along and with Alum Creek East of State Highway 6 The City of College Sta- tion is accepting bids for the above referenced item. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, May 4, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. A PreBid Conference has been scheduled for 2:00 PM on April 21, 1999 in City Council Chambers at City Hall. Attendance at this meeting is not mandatory. but all interested bidders are encouraged to attend. A complete set of specifica- tions and bidding documents is available for a non- refund- able fee of $30.00 at the above address, Mon -Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. Please visit our website at www. ci. col lege- statiori.tx. us for further information on available bids, tabulations and plan holder lists. 4/14/99 & 4/20/99 The Eagle, Wedsnesday, April 14, 1999 E Forum showcases B-CS • ca ndid aces By BOB SCHOBE R Eagle Staff Writer Several candidates for the Col lege Station City Council sai Wednesday night that counci meetings should be televised and economic growth carefully Planned, while vowing to replace contentiousness with compro mise. Two candidates for the Bryan City CounCil agreed that the city should push forward with the Villa Maria Road grade separa- tion project despite ongoing debate about the future of the rail- road tracks. They made their comments dur- ing Meet the Candidates, a live public forum broadcast Wednes- day evening by KAMU -TV on TCA Channel 18 and sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Bra- zos County and The Bryan- College Station Eagle. Candidates in con- tested races were interviewed by Robert Borden, opinions editor for The Eagle, and Naomi Fackler, League voter services chairman. MU Sharon Colson of KA was the moderator. The forum included candidates vying for the Bryan Independent School District board of trustees and one candidate for the College Station Independent School Dis- 7 EL!ECTIONS! , f) d Meet the Candidates 1 trict board of trustees. Each candidate answered ques- tions for four minutes and closed with a 30- second statement. The candidates were grouped by con- test and interviewed in the order they will appear on the ballot. BRYAN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Tommy Bosquez is challenging incumbent and vice president Tommy Ramirez for Single -Mem- ber District 4. Bosquez said he was running to bring a different voice and differ- ent direction to the board. He said he supports new construction and new facilities, especially a new high school in the future, and argued that there was "absolute- ly" room to improve ethnic diver- sity in the district, especially "to make sure there is a diverse group of administrators." Ramirez said the district is making "strong efforts" to recruit Hispanic faculty and staff, but there is still a lot of work to do in that area." He stated that the board needs to work with govern- See FORUM, Page AS The Eagle, Thursday, April 15, 1999 Oci7hwie4 Ph W((,L) Forum From Al ment agencies to bring more fed- eral dollars into the district to keep taxes low, and said the Bryan and College Station school districts should work more close- ly together. . He expressed reservations about how school vouchers would be funded and managed. COLLEGE STATION INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Steven Aldrich is running for another three -year term and will face John Fedora. Fedora did not attend the forum. Aldrich said the biggest issue facing the district was maintain- ing adequate funding from the state. He said he is "extremely inter- ested" in strategic planning for the district's future. He said the way to prevent new neighborhood schools in wealthi- er areas from overshadowing other district schools was to "make sure newness translates across the community. Regard- ing the attendance zone issue, he said the board came up with the "best solution it could." BRYAN CITY COUNCIL Rudy Schultz and Russell Bradley are vying. for Single - Member District 3. Referring to the city's proposed annexation of more than 6,000 acres, Schultz said "cities grow and that's a fact." He also said, "The issue is whether or not peo- ple have a choice in the matter ... and I feel they should have a say." He strongly backed the Villa Maria Road grade separation pro- ject, saying the city must push the project to grow. He suggested that Bryan and other cities create a task force to lobby the Legisla- ture for a one -cent tax on gasoline for infrastructure needs. The Eagle, Thursday, April 15, 1999 (Lorrhnae'd � , w &nz ) Bradley said the city "should be rebuilding and rejuvenating our neighborhoods." He strongly supported Carver- Governance, calling it "exactly the way to run a city." He stated the city should not be in the business of recruiting .busi- nesses for Downtown Bryan, even though he said the city should be involved in economic development. He said the Villa Maria Road grade separation pro- ject should be pushed "so emer- gency vehicles can go through there safely." COLLEGE STATION C ITY C OUNCIL Place 1 James Massey and Shannon Schunicht are vying for Place 1. Massey said he supported tele- vising council meetings because "giving that communication back to the citizenry is very impor- tant." He said, however, that he does not want "to keep people from participating in govern- ment." He said some provisions of the Ethics Ordinance may also be a discouragement. He said he would avoid contentiousness by working as a member of a team. Asked about executive ses- sions, Massey said he did not have a preference for keeping minutes or tape- recording the sessions, "as long as we're doing what we're supposed to be doing." Schunicht said the biggest issue before the city was plan- ning for growth. He stated that much of the city's infrastructure is deteriorating and that green space needs to be preserved. If voters decide that Munson Avenue should be opened to traf- fic, Schunicht said "rigid enforce- ment" of speed limits would dis- courage some drivers. He said council meetings "absolutely" should be televised and suggested that officials of Bryan, College Station and Texas A &M Universi- ty attend each other's meetings "so we can know what's going on." Asked how he would reduce contentiousness on the council, he said more communication was needed between members. "Work it out," he said. Place 5 Dennis Maloney, Joe Dan Franklin and Bill Davis are vying for Place 5. Maloney said the most impor- tant issue was keeping College Station "a college town." He said each neighborhood should be seen "as autonomous with its own personality." If voters decide to open Mun- son Avenue, Maloney said the traffic and safety issues should be given back to the city's profes- sional staff for study. "Then, the council will have to go and malt^ - -, the hard decisions and not slow it off," he said. He said past contentiousness on the council was due to con- flicts of personalities, not ideas, and that he can change his mind in the face of a better argument. Franklin said the city should be careful of the types of industry it recruits and should promote small businesses. "Keep the neighborhood feeling," he said. He supported televising coun- cil meetings, said closed sessions should be videotaped and said the Northgate parking garage should not be built. Council members should get together on a social basis as a way of getting along with each other, he said, and perhaps should attend conflict manage- merit sessions. Davis said the biggest problem for the city is managing and plan-. ning for growth, which is coming "whether we want it or not." He strongly backed a city role in economic development. The city has an obligation, he said assess needs and recruit t nesses that serve those ne Neighborhood integrity can be preserved in the face of growth, he said, by planning well. Davis supported televising the council meetings, saying it would "enable more people to be a part of the city process." The number one way to solve the problem of contentiousness, he said, is "to look at yourself." Candidates in uncontested races did not participate in the forum. They are: David Stasny, Place 6 At Large on the Bryan Independent School District board of trustees; and James Bradford, for the unexpiredsterm of Don McLeroy who is now a member of the State Board of Education. Also not participating were Susan Lowy, Place 6 on the Col- lege Station Independent School District board of trustees; Kenny Mallard, Single- Member District 4 on the Bryan City Council; and Winnie Garner, Place 3 on the College Station City Council. The forum will be rebroadc^ at 7 p.m. Thursday, 5 p.m. Sa day and 4 p.m. Sunday on Channel 15, TCA Cable 4 and at 7 P.m. April 21 and April 28 on TCA Cable 18. 1] Li REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -73 Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation The City of College Sta- tion is accepting bids for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Divi- sion City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, May 12, 1999. at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All, bids received after that time will be returned unopened.: A Prebid conference is scheduled for 4/29/99 at 12:00 (noon) at the Waste -, water Treatment Plant, 220 N. Forest Parkway, College Station, TX 77845. A complete set of specifica- tions and bidding documents' is available at the above ad -, dress, Mon -Fri. 8:00 AM -' 5:00 PM or can be mailed; upon request, (409) 764- 3555. The City of College Station' reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. 4/8/99 & 4/15/99 The Eagle, Thursday, April 15, 1999 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -75 Graham Road Rehabilitation Project The City of College Sta- tion is accepting bids for the Graham Road Rehabilitation Project. Bids will be re- ceived at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall — 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, April 22,1 1999, at which time bids will; be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. Project Description: The project consists of ap -; proximately 1 mile of paving - and drainage constructioQ.; It includes the conversion at. an existing 24 foot pavement with open ditches to a 47 foot, back of curb to back of curb, curb and gutter sec- tion. Utility adjustments, storm drain, a major box cul- vert creek crossing for Lick Creek, grading, sidewalks, and paving are all included in the work. The project be- gins just west of the inter- section of Schaffer Drive and proceeds east along existing, Graham Road to the inter section with the Frontage' Road of State Highway 6. A Prebid conference has' been scheduled for April 13, 1999 at 2:OOPM in the Ad- ministration Conference Room, second floor of City Hall at the above listed ad- dress. A complete set of specifics tions and bidding documents is available for a non - refund able deposit of $30.00, pay-: able by cash, check or more ey order at the above ad- dress, Mon -Fri, 8:OOAM -' 5:OOPM. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulars ties. 4/8/99 & 4/15/99 . _ • Vote for family life A s early voting begins this week, I would like to remind the citizens of College Station that Munson Avenue is more than just a street for cars to travel on. It is an integral part of a traditional neighborhood. The pas- sion that has arisen over the past few years is an effort to c preserve the quality of life in this neighborhood and the sense of community that characterizes tra- ditional neighborhoods. In the past, neighborhoods were defined on the basis of local ele- mentary schools. The network of children and parents provided the glue that held a neighborhood together. This unified spirit remains strong today but is also rooted in the longevity of home ownership on Munson Avenue and the surrounding streets. Many, many people have resided in this neighborhood for 20, 30, and 40 years — a few even as long as 50 years. Multiple generations of fami- lies are found throughout. All are concerned about the safety of their children and elderly parents or neighbors, preserving their proper- ty values, and living in a peaceful environment. These are concerns common to all neighborhoods. Many of the homes on Munson Avenue were built in the 1940s and are a visible reminder of this tradi- tional way of life. Several have been designated as historic homes to commemorate the roles that peo- ple like J.C. Culpepper and Phil Gramm played in shaping our city's history. Returning Munson Avenue to the cul -de -sac that it was for nearly 50 years will protect this history as well as the safety of its residents. Your vote against the initiative ordinance will help promote safe neighborhoods and retain tradi- tional family life for all in College Station. SHAWN CARLSON College Station The Eagle, Friday, April 16, 1999 (W Bryan, College Station gain as economic boom Standard & Poors and Moody's Investors Service, the two major bond rating companies, use the finan- cial information to set bond ratings for investors around the world who buy the certificates of obliga- tion and general obligation bonds used to finance local projects. "The rating is their estimation on how likely we are to pay back the debt," Cryan said. Both cities on their last bond issues received Stan- dard & Poors and Moody's third- highest ratings, A+ and Al, respectively. Ratings are important to every taxpayer's pocket- book, Cryan said. In November, College Station vot- ers approved a $24.24 million capital improvements program largely that will be financed by city- backed bonds. One rating point decline, he said, could mean taxpayers would have to pay $1 million more in interest for the bonds over 20 years. Tax revenues up and bond ratings high, annual audits say By BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff Writer The ongoing national economic boom has pro- duced flush finances for Bryan and College Station, resulting in swelling tax revenues and high bond ratings, according to annual audits published this week. Rising sales and ad valorem tax revenues show the cities are healthy and growing, Bryan Fiscal Ser- vices director Bob Biles said. High bond ratings help taxpayers, College Station Fiscal Services director Charles Cryan said, because the cities can pay lower interest rates on the money they borrow. Both cities end their fiscal years Sept. 30 and issue an annual report, which outlines the financial story of each of the major funds for the fiscal year just ended. Independent auditors review and certify the information provided by city staff as a fair represen- tation of the facts, Cryan said. Audit The two cities face different challenges in maintaining their bond ratings, officials said. Bryan, which owns electric generating plants, must manage the transition into a competitive electricity market, Biles said. The Texas Legislature is debat- ing electric utility deregulation, sA6111 continues See AUDIT, Page A2 which would allow other power companies to compete for Bryan Texas Utility customers. College Station needs more eco- nomic diversity, Cryan said, because its economy is dominat- ed by Texas A &M University, which does not pay real estate taxes to the city. Bryan's Electric Utility Fund, by far the largest of the city's funds, contributed about $4.5 mil- lion to the city's General Fund last year, City Manager Mike Con*uff said. `We're not too worried about them leaving the area. "' Last year, Biles said sales tax revenues grew and total property values rose about 6 percent. In College Station, however, Cryan said A &M is such a major employer and economic engine that bond companies worry about its impact. "They're looking for us to diversify because, if something happens to A &M, it will adverse- ly impact us," he said. "Our response is, if something happens to A &M, it will impact the whole state." The Eagle, Saturday, April 17, 1999 The ad valorem tax rate for Bryan residents is about 30 cents per $100 of assessed valuation lower because taxpayers own the utility, he said. Biles said managing deregula- tion, therefore, is a high priority for the city. The bond companies survey Bryan and see a diverse econo- my. "They're always happy to see that we have a lot of businesses," he said. "And they look at A &M and say, The report shows that College Station has real economic strengths, Cryan said. Sales tax and hotel /motel tax revenues were much higher than expected last year, largely due to several major retailers opening up and tourists flooding in to visit the George Bush Library and Muse- um Center. "The Bryan - College Station area had a 66 percent hotel occu- pancy rate, which is by far the highest in the state," he said. The growth rate for those taxes will lessen this year, Cryan said, although the city will see another $100 million in property value added to the tax rolls. "We have had steady, signifi- cant growth in nearly all of our measures," he said. The City of College Station is currently recruiting for the position of: RISK MANAGER / SAFETY COORDINATOR The selected will be responsible for identifyin , monitoring, coordinating, designing and implementing programs and po�cies to protect City assets and employees. The requirements Tor this position are to have attained at least a bachelors degree with heavy emphasis in risk management, business administration, safety engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience: Should have at least three years of related administrative experience including at least two years of supervisory experience. Must have experience in analyzing, ne5otiating and purchasing insurance and working with city contractors to determine whether they meet legal reqg ments for insurance. Knowledgeable of principles and practices of nanaggement, workers compensation law, and accdent analysis techn. ATust be able to obtain defensive driving instructor certification first three months of employment. Also, muss be able to detect hazardous conditions, identify causative factors of accidents and injuries and make recommendations for correction. Ability to plan, design and implement an effective safety program. Must submit a City of College Salary: Deadline to apply: D.O.Q. May 14, 1999 Apply at: City of College Station 1101 S. Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 77840 Internet: www.lockon.com /iobline /cstx.htm Equal opportunity Employer The City of College Station is currently recruiting for the position of: RISK MANAGER / SAFETY COORDINATOR The selected person will be responsible for identifying monitoring, coordinating, designing and implementing pro rams and po icies to protect City assets and employees. The requirements for this position are to have attained at least a bachelors degree with heavy emphasis in risk management, business administration, safety engineenn& or a related field or equivalent experience. Should have at least three years of related ry administrative experience including at least two years of superviso experience. Must have experience in analyzing, negRotiating and purchasing insurance and working with city contractors to 7etermine whether they meet legal requirements for insurance. Knowledgeable of principles and practices of risk man a ement, workers compensation law, and accident analysis techniqques. atust be able to obtain defensive driving instructor certification within first three months of employment. Also, must be able to detect hazardous conditions, identify, causative factors of accidents and injuries and make recommendations for correction. Ability to plan, design and implement an effective safety program. Must submit a City of College Station application. Salary: D.O.Q Deadline to apply: May 14, 1999 Apply at: City of College Station 11%1 S. Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 77840 Internet: www.lockon.comn obline/cstx.htm Equal Opportunity Employer Anderson road work to begin Monday The city of College Station will start construction on a section of Anderson Street between Park Place and South- west Parkway beginning Monday. Through traffic will be allowed dur- ing construction, officials said, but lanes will be narrow. The construction is scheduled to be completed Aug. 17. Construction on Anderson Street between Park Place and George Bush _ Drive will begin later this summer. For more information, call FrariR Simoneaux at 764 -3592. The Eagle, Sunday, April 18, 1999 0 The Eagle, Sunday, April 18, 1999 LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO 2379 ORDINANCE NO 2380 WAS PASSED AND AP- PROVED ON APRIL 8, WAS PASSED AND AP- PROVED ON APRIL 1999, 1999 BY THE CITY 8, 1999, 1999 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION meet- COLLEGE STATION meet- ing in regular session at the College Station ing in regular session at the Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Ave- College Station Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Ave- nue, said notice of meeting nue, said notice of meeting posted in accordance with posted in accordance with Title 5, Texas Government Title 5, Texas Government Code. Said Ordinance, sign- Code. Said Ordinance, sign- ed by the Mayor and duly re- ed by the Mayor and duly re- corded in the official records corded in the official records of the city, is captioned as of the city, is captioned as follows: AN ORDINANCE REZONING ONE PARCEL follows: AN ORDINANCE REZONING A 0.85 ACRE OF LAND TOTALING 8.72 TRACT OF LAND, BEING ACRES LOCATED IN THE LOT 1, BLOCK 1 OF THE CRAWFORD BURNETT TINSLEY SQUARE SUBDI- LEAGUE, ABSTRACT NO. VISION OF RECORD IN 7, BEING A PORTION OF VOUME 329, PAGE 408 OF THAT CERTAIN 58.30 THE OFFICIAL RECORDS ACRE TRACT RECORDED OF BRAZOS COUNTY, IN VOLUME 3554, PAGE TEXAS. The subject tract is 416 OF THE OFFICIAL RE- rezoned from WPC Wolf Pen CORDS OF BRAZOS Creek to C -1 General Com- COUNTY, TEXAS. The sub- mercial. ject tract is rezoned from R -1 Single Family Residential to A public hearing was held R -5 Apartment Medium Den- and notice was provided in sity. the The Eagle according to A public hearing was held provisions in the Zoning Or- dinance. Any person, firm or and notice was provided in the The Eagle according to corporation violating any provisions provisions in the Zoning Or- of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a dinance. Any person, firm or misdemeanor, and upon corporation violating any conviction thereof shall be provisions of this chapter punishable by a fine 'of not shall be deemed guilty of a less than Twenty Five Dol- misdemeanor, and upon lars ($25.00) nor more than conviction thereof shall be Two Thousand Dollars punishable by a fine• of not ($2,000.00). Each day such less than Twenty Five Dol- violation shall continue or be lars ($25.00) nor more than Two permitted to continue, shall Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each day such be deemed a separate of- fense. Said Ordinance shall violation shall continue or be become effective ten days permitted to continue, shall after its date of passage by be deemed a separate of- the City Council as provided fense. Said Ordinance shall by Section 35 of the City become effective ten days Charter of the City of Col - after its date of passage by the City Council as lege Station. A complete text provided by Section 35 of the City of the ordinance is filed in the office of the City Sec - Charter of the City of Col- retary. lege Station. A complete text of the ordinance is filed Connie Hooks in the office of the City Sec- City Secretary retary. 4- 18 -99, 4 -19 -99 Connie Hooks City Secretary _ 4- 18 -99, 4 -19 -99 The Eagle, Sunday, April 18, 1999 Save city's integrity o voters in College Station remember when they could cross the street without the fear of being run over by some speeding car? Remember when you could play with your friends and neighbors without being disturbed by annoying cars? That was how it was when I grew up on Munson Avenue. There were always kids playing and having a lot of fun. Now there are a few people who would like to ruin that because they think saving a couple of min- utes is more important than the lives of the children. Many of the families on Munson Avenue have there for many years. My family moved to Munson Avenue in 1962. My parents and our neighbors paid to have the street paved in 1963 because the city could not pay for the job. This was before Dominik Drive and Carter's Grove subdivision. Munson Avenue was the last street in town. To reopen Munson Avenue, the city will have to widen the road, which means properties will be destroyed and millions in city taxes will be spent. On May 1, vote against this propo- sition. Save the integrity of city, the neighborhood and the families. WILLIAM D. FOREHAND "O., College Station The Eagle, Monday, April 19, 1999 Vote yes on Prop. 1 O n Saturday, there was a block party complete with lawn chairs, refreshments, etc., on the barricaded end of Munson Avenue. People were walking in the middle of the street, no longer needing to use the beautiful city -built sidewalks. They were riding their bikes and stopping to chat. It was a picture - perfect neighborhood. Cut. Set up for scene two: Drivers of trucks squealing their tires, throwing trash out their windows, speeding in excess of the posted 20 mph limit. Yes, Hollywood has come to Munson Avenue. It would make a very interesting television com- mercial staged by and starring Munson Avenue residents — the same people who want to carve their own little Fantasy Island out of the heart of the neighborhood by closing Munson Avenue and sending their problems to some- one else, pretending they have gone away. Munson Avenue has been on the city's thoroughfare plan as a through street for at least 38 years. It is time to proceed with the plan. Vote yes on May 1 on Proposition 1 to re -open Munson Avenue. MIKE McMICHEN College Station Vote no on Prop. 1 0 n May 1, citizens should vote against the ordinance to open Munson Avenue at Lincoln Avenue. Read it carefully and consider: Would you want such restrictions applied to the The Eagle, Tuesday, April 20, 1999 street in front of your home? The ordinance allows no "traffic safety controls" except those "commonly applied to other city thoroughfares." Which thorough- fares? How "commonly ?" How safe? The proposal to erect a 911 gate at one end of Munson Avenue is one of the most farsighted mea- sures the city has taken. Instead of waiting until the acci- dent count is high enough to justi- fy traffic control, as is "common- ly" the custom, the city is trying to prevent accidents before they hap- pen. Instead of waiting until the high - rise development surrounding College Hills chokes every street in the neighborhood; the city has taken preventive action to pre- serve one of its oldest and most diverse residential areas. Instead of waiting until someone decides to open up Emerald Forest, Raintree, Foxfire, Woodcreek and other neighbor- hoods to through traffic, many College Hills residents have taken a stand against unbridled develop- ment and shown how we can have growth without sacrificing our homes and yards to ever- increas- ing city traffic. Restrictive ordinances that treat neighborhoods as nothing more than traffic barriers and ignore their special characteristics will drive people further away from the city's core and destroy the small-town ambience that makes College Station a special place to live. Please join me in voting against the ordinance. DENNIS BERTHOLD College Station RFQ #99 -76 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS The City Of College Station is requesting qualification statements for Engineering Services for Northgate Wa- ter Mains and Master Plan. Qualification statements will be received until 4:00 pm, May 4, 1999 at: The City of College Station Purchasing Services Division 1101 Texas Ave College Station, TX 77840 All qualification statements received after that time will be returned unopened. The City of College Station re- serves the right to waive or reject any and all qualifica- tion statements or any and all irregularities in said re- quest and to accept the offer considered most advanta- geous to the City. RFQ documents maybe obtained at the above address, Mon- day - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Questions concerning this RFQ should be directed to the Purchasing Services Division, (409) 764 -3823. 4/20/99 & 4/27/99 City officials honor high schoolers College Station Mayor Lynn Mcll- haney and City Manager Skip Noe honored outstanding members of the College Station Teen Advisory Board during the board's annual banquet Saturday at the College Station Con- ference Center. Mitzi Mariott, a recent graduate of A &M Consolidated High School, received the Devotion Award. Lauren Koran, a senior at the school, received the Teamwork Award. Mariott and Karan were co- recipients of the Attendance Award. Eleventh - grader Carter Hall and eighth - grader Justin Barrett received Innovation Awards. Luis Rodriguez, a senior at A &M Con- solidated, was named Member of the Year. The Teen Advisory Board is made up of students in seventh through 12th grades. The group also spearheads the Youth Court and advises the city on youth programs. REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99-77 Construction of Approxi- mately 3,709 Linear Feet of 15" Diameter PVC Sanitary Sewer Line Running Along and with Alum Creek East of State Highway 6 The City of College Sta- tion is accepting bids for the above referenced item. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, May 4, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. A PreBid Conference has been scheduled for 2:00 PM on April 21, 1999 in City Council Chambers at City Hall. Attendance at this meeting is not mandatory, but all interested bidders are encouraged to attend. A complete set of specifica- tions and bidding documents is available for a non- refund- able fee of $30.00 at the above address, Mon -Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. Please visit our website at w ww.ci.college-station.tx.us for further information on available bids, tabulations and plan holder lists. 4/14/99 & 4/20/99 The Eagle, Tuesday, April 20, 1999 C NOTICE HANGES ARE MADE IN DETERMINATIONS OF BASE FLOOD ELEVATIONS AND FLOOD - JAY BOUNDARY DELINEATIONS FOR THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, BRAZOS COUN Y, TEXAS, UNDER THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM )n July 2, 1992, the Federal Emergency Management Agency identified Special Flood Hazard ,yeas (SFHAs) in the City of College Station, Brazos County, Texas, through issuance of a lood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). The Mitigation Directorate has determined that modification f the elevations of the flood having a 1- percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any iven year (base flood) and the floodway boundary delineations for certain locations in this com- iunity is appropriate. The modified base flood elevations (BFEs) and floodway boundary delin- !ations revise the FIRM for the community. - he changes are being made pursuant to Section 206 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 973 (Public Law 93 -234) and are in accordance with the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, is amended (Title XIII of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, Public Law 90 -448). 12 U. S. C. 4001 -4128, and 44 CFR Part 65. 4 hydraulic analysis was performed to incorporate a channelization and bridge construction proj- act along Bee Creek from approximately 1,250 feet downstream to approximately 1,550 feet up- stream of Appomattox Drive and detailed topographic information to reflect existing watershed -onditions along Bee Creek from approximately 1,930 feet downstream to approximately 2,770 leet upstream to Appomattox Drive. This has resulted in revised regulatory floodway boundary delineations, an increase and decrease in SFHA width. and decreased BFEs for Bee Creek. The [able below indicates existing and modified BFEs for selected locations along the affected lengths of the flooding source(s) cited above. Existing BFE Modified BFE Location (fe et)" (feet Approximately 90 feet downstream 242 239 of Appomattox Drive Approximately 1,060 feet upstream of 245 244 Appomattox Drive 'National Goodetic Vertical Datum, rounded to nearest whole foot Under the above - mentioned Acts of 1968 and 1973, the Mitigation Directorate must develop cri- teria for floodplain management. To participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), the community must use the modified BFEs to administer the floodplain management measures of the NFIP. These modified BFEs will also be used to calculate the appropriate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings and their contents and for the second layer of insurance on ex- isting buildings and contents. Upon the second publication of notice of these changes in this newspaper, any person has 90 days in which he or she can request, through the Chief Executive Officer of the community, that the Mitigation Directorate reconsider the determination. Any request for reconsideration must be based on knowledge of changed conditions or new scientific or technical data. All interested parties are on notice that until the 90 -day period elapses, the Mitigation Directorate's determina- tion to modify the BFEs may itself be changed. Any person having knowledge or wishing to comment on these changes should immediately no- tify: The Honorable Lynn Mcllhaney Mayor, City of College Station P.O. Box 9960 College Station, TX 77842 -0960 4- 21 -99, 4 -28 -99 The Eagle, Wednesday, April 21, 1999 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING he College Station Plan- ing and Zoning Commis - ion will hold a public hear - ig to consider a Condition- ,, Use Permit (site plan only) equest for a fraternity house rnd meeting facility to be to- ;ated on Lot 1A of the Mel - ose Subdivision. The appli- ;ant is Sigma Alpha Frater- iity. This request will be consid- ered on Thursday, May 6, 1999 at 7:00 P.M. at the City Hall Council Chambers at 1101 Texas Avenue South. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements cal' (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1 800 - 735 -29 For additional information please contact meat (409 764 -3570. Jeff Tondre Graduate Engineer 4 -21 -99 The City of College Station is currently Z3 accepting applications for a: METER READER Responsible for the accurate reading of electric and water meters. Must have the ability to courteously assist the public in the field. Qualified applicant must be in good health and physical condition to permit walking considerable distances under varying weather conditions. Must be good with animals and have agility for prompt response to unexpected animal attacks. Salary: $8.20 /Hour Deadline to apply: May 6, 1999 Apply at: City of College Station Human Resources Department 1101 S. Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 77840 1� Internet: www.lockon.com /jobline/cstx.him Equal Opportu nir Employer Sabine McCully Senior Planner NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Plan- ning and Zoning Commis- sion will hold a public hear- ing to consider a rezoning request for approximately 7.2 acres, 3775 F &B Road, located approximately 290 feet west of FM 2818, south of F &B Road, from R -1 Sin- gle Family Residential to C -1 General Commercial. The City Council considered a C- 2 Commercial Industrial re- quest on March 25, 1999 and directed the Planning and Zoning Commission to consider C -1 zoning. NOTICE CF PUBLIC HEARN The College. Stati ning and Zoning , Pl an' sion will hold a puth earn ing to consider a usEl re quest to allow to[ self serve car wash facil located at the c0 0f Dominik and Georg, East, Lot 2, Block A, per Plaza Addition; ir Neighborhood Com Zoning District. Appli Tres Watson (C`P Banker) for Bob Smith er). This request will be conAit ered on Thursday, May 1999 at 7:00 P.M. at the Hall Council Chambers ai 1101 Texas Avenue South. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact the Planning Office at (409) 764 -3570. Lee Baffle Senior Planner 4 -21 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Plan- ning and Zoning Commis- sion will hold a public hear- ing to consider a request to rezone approximately 4.133 acres, located near the Hol- leman and Welsh intersec- tion, being Lot 2, Block 1, Holleman and Welsh Addi- tion Tract 1, from R -1A Sin- gle Family Residential to R -4 Apartment/Low Density. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 7:00 p.m. meeting of the Commis- sion on Thursday, May 6, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact meat (409) 764 -3570. Sabine McCully Senior Planner NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Plan- ning and Zoning Commis- sion will hold a public hear- ing to consider rezoning re- quest for approximately 5.8 acres, located along the west side of State Highway 6, 700 feet south of Graham Road, from R -6 Apartment High Density to C -1 General Commercial. The site is a portion of a 35.854 acre tract in the Robert Stevenson League, Abstract 54. The City Council approved this request on March 25, 1999 with conditions. The applicant is requesting the City to remove these conditions from the zoning. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 7:00 p.m. meeting of the Commis- sion on Thursday, May 6, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. 4 -21 -99 For additional information. please contact me at (409) 764 -3570. The hearing will be held in the Council Roo of the Col- lege Station City m Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 7:00 p.m. meeting of the Commis- sion on Thursday, May 6, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear -. ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact meat (409) 764 -3570. Sabine McCully Senior Planner 4 -21 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Plan- ning and Zoning Commis- sion will hold a public hear- ing to consider a request to rezone 1105 and 1107 Well- born Road, located near the intersection of Holleman Drive; from R -1 Single Fami- ly Residential to C -1 General Commercial. The Eagle, Wednesday, April 21, 1999 The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 7:00 p.m. meeting of the Commis- sion on Thursday, May 6, 1999. Any request for sign inter - 4 -21 -99 pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. 1 To make arrangements call ( -3547 or (TDD) 1- 80 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact meat (409) 764-3570. Sabine McCully Senior Planner 4 -21 -99 George Edward Madeley Jan. 17, 1912 — April 20, 1999 Services for George Edward Made- ley, 87, of Bryan are set for 11 a.m. Friday at A &M United Methodist Church. The Revs. Guy Pry and Charles Anderson will officiate. Burial will be in College Station Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Callaway -Jones Funeral Home. Mr. Madeley died Tuesday in St. Joseph MADELEY Regional Health Center. He was born in Navasota, owned and operated Madeley Pharmacy, was a member and Past Master of Sul Ross Lodge #1300 A.F. & A.M., w a member of the Arabic Shrine Temple, past president of the Brazos Valley Shrine Club and a member of the York Rite Bodies of Bryan. He served as director of the Better Business Bureau, served as past president of the Bryan Library and six years on the Sterling C. Evans Library board at Texas A &M University. He organized the William Joel Bryan Chapter of the Sons of the Republic of Texas in 1975 and was bestowed the Knight of San Jacinto honor. He was a member of A &M United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilton "Billie" Madeley. Survivors include two god- daughters, Sharon Menn of College Station and Sondra Weaver of York, Maine; a niece. Ruth Hailey of Houston; and a nephew, Dr. James Stephens of Spring. Police identify man found dead Tuesda,° College Station police s Wednesday that a man found in his residence has been ider and the case remains under i gation. College Station Police S4 Bishop said the body of 34 Kerry Webb of Pearland, Tez of found in a house in the 400' Summer Court on Tuesday Police said there is no of foul play. C. The Eagle, Thursday, April 22, 1999 No good purpose W e are going to vote no on the Munson Avenue initia- tive in the upcoming College Station election because we truly believe that opening Munson Avenue will eventually lead to the trashing of a good part of the sur- rounding neighborhood. Closing Munson Avenue at its north end is not an inconvenience to us. Opening the street to 7,000 or more cars a day would harm every- one from children trying to get to College Hills Elementary School to residents blocks away trying to get to sleep at night. People with business within the neighborhood can find their way in and out, and the indirect route dis- courages people who just want to take a shortcut through the neigh- borhood. Traffic is now at accept- able levels. Every new neighborhood in our town has been designed to restrict through traffic. There are real rea- sons for this, accepted by cities across Texas and the nation. Through traffic degrades the quali- ty of life, degrades property values, and generally makes a neighbor- hood a less desirable place to live. Nowhere is it acceptable for a residential street to be subjected to 7,000 cars a day. This number is more appropriate for a parkway or freeway. It is hard for us to under- stand why a few residents of our neighborhood want to bring back this onslaught. Opening Munson Avenue and returning traffic to these levels would most likely result in the widening of Ashburn Avenue and Munson Avenue, dam- aging and destroying valuable homesteads on these streets and disrupting normal life throughout the neighborhood. Proposition 1 serves no construc- tive purpose. We urge everyone to vote against the ordinance. NORMAN and LINDA GUINASSO College Station Don't restrict city am a retired city planner living in Berkeley, Calif. I frequently visit my sister in College Station and am familiar with the College Hills /Woodlands area and the streets surrounding it. I like the residential character of the area and would hope the citizens of College Station would not adopt the referendum ordinance to mandate that nothing be done to restrict the volume of traffic on Munson Avenue. My town of Berkeley, also a col- lege town, adopted an elaborate series of diverters that force right or left turns on streets that other- wise would be through streets. This very effectively induces through traffic to use major thoroughfares. It imposes some modest inconve- nience on the local residents, but it has successfully preserved the tranquility and residential charac- ter of the neighborhoods with the result that Berkeley has main- tained some of the most desirable residential neighborhoods in the San Francisco Bay area despite substantial growth in adjacent areas and overall increases in auto usage. The College Hills /Wood- lands area deserves similar protec- tion. Leaving Munson Avenue open to high -speed traffic in ever increas- ing volumes, as more property along University Avenue and Harvey Road is commercially developed, will not only degrade the properties along Munson Ave- nue but will adversely impact the desirable residential quality and "image" of the larger College Hills /Woodlands area. College Station is fortunate to have the East Bypass and Texas Avenue, to which most of the through traffic would be diverted if Munson Avenue were closed at its northern end and other lesser traffic - calming techniques on surrounding streets, to complete the diversion of through traffic, were adopted. It would be a serious mistake to adopt an ordinance restricting the city's ability to develop a reason- able solution to a community prob- lem that would benefit everyone by preserving the residential integrity of the neighborhoods. GEORGE WILLIAMS Berkeley, Calif. The Eagle, Thursday, April 22, 1999 t7av% rn»nc_il accents bond bids discusses trash By BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff Writer Last meeting for memb e College Station will pay less in bond costs than expected for its 1999 bond issue due to substantially lower interest bids from Investors, the College Station City Council Learned Thursday. The lowest bid, which the council unani- mously accepted, was about 10 percent below the interest rate the city is paying on its 1998 bond issue. Lgwer interest rates save taxpayers interest costs over the life of the bonds. "We never would have guessed this," City Manager Skip Noe said. "This is a great endorsement of the finances of the city of College Station." The $6.23 million bond issue will fund street and park improvements and various other projects. A $850,000 bond issue will pay for extending George Bush Drive East over Wolf Pen Creek to Holleman Drive. Thursday evening was the last meeting of the council before Election Day and the last for un- cilmen Steve Esmond and Swiki Anderson, neither of whom is running for re- election. ESMOND Esmond questioned Assistant City Manager Tom Brymer on the legal aspects of a proposed litter agree- ment with the Northgate District Associa- tion. Under the agreement, the city would pay the association $1,500 a month for two years to pick up and dispose of trash in the Northgate area and $500 a month for two years for event coordination. rs Esmond, Anderson Esmond said the Texas Local Govern- ment Code requires the city to get bids for any contract worth more than $15,000. "Why not put it out for bid," he asked Brymer. "I know people who would love to bid on this." Brymer said, "We compared what it would cost us to do the work, and it was much more cost - effective for the Northgate District Association to do the work." Later, he said the contract would save the city about $4,000 a year. City Attorney Harvey Cargill said the code exempted personal and professional service contracts from the bid require- ments. Esmond told John Raney, president of the association, that the event coordination part of the agreement was acceptable. He moved to put the litter control part of the -ococoCOI c�r.rw a)WbA�, P4 C >, CZ �co.� V .� y -4-1 V 0 c � S N a� o� rn 0-4 � c� �� � 0 � A o a) �� x a� contract out for bid. The motion failed on a tie vote. Councilwoman Anne Hazen moved to table the agreement to allow city staff to review the contract and inform student organizations of the agreement. It was approved on a 4 -2 vote, with Esmond and Anderson voting against. The council also voted 4 -2, with Esmond and Anderson voting against, to renew Ordinance 2361 establishing the Planning and Zoning Commission as the authority in plat review. The council adopted the ordi- nance in December, with an expiration date of April 30. Esmond moved and Anderson seconded a motion to table the ordinance, urging the council to continue receiving plat requests on its consent agenda. That motion failed on a 4 -2 vote. See COUNCIL, Page AS rn rn rn :v w ti �bo Need an ethics plan A n article in The Eagle (Apri1 8) mentioned that different council and board members in College Station were against financial disclosure. Financial disclosure is a common practice in many areas of government, and it is needed in College Station imme- diately. New council and board mem- bers need to know what is expected of them before they enter office. By waiting until a post - election retreat on May 14 and May 15 to put together an ethics plan, as suggested by the mayor, new council and board members will not know the rules they are to serve under before entering office. They might be put in an awkward position of voting for rules that will affect their behavior after they are in office. This appears to be a conflict of interest. Last year, when the mayor and other members of the council majority wrongly decided that Councilman Swiki Anderson had to be investigated for possible ethics violations, they seemed to make a strong statement to the community that they expected all council members to adhere to the strongest principles of behav- ior. So, why at this time are they backing down from demanding financial disclosure and other measures that would allow us to maintain the highest standards in our local government? There are several alleged con- flicts of interest in City Hall. Rumors are circulating of com- plaints to the city attorney, dis- trict attorney, and even state and federal authorities about differ- ent types of misconduct at City Hall. Shouldn't we be certain we do what we can before the May elec- tions to assure we have in place the best rules possible for the future? M.H. WHEELER College Station Show that you care had the privilege of growing UP on Munson Avenue, and visit there at least once a month. I now live in Dallas in an older neighborhood with many traffic pressures. The city has respond- ed by calming the flow with speed humps and stop signs. In the nearby Turtle Creek area, two streets have been closed to through traffic because it was determined that the vast majori- ty was cut through and seriously threatened the integrity of the neighborhood. What I see going on in my hometown is most disturbing. Letters to The Eagle mention the amount of money the city has spent trying to calm the alarm- ing number and speed of vehicles on the once quiet Munson Avenue. A key point they omit is that part of that expenditure was for a study that showed 89 per- cent of the traffic was cut through. Munson Avenue was not designed for that volume and no neighborhood street should be expected to carry it. City Council members, acting wisely and with all the facts at hand, voted unanimously to close Munson Avenue to through traffic. This was a decision reached not by an elite group of residents but by elected officials who could evaluate the situation and make a difficult but essential decision. College Station needs to con- tinue to protect and promote all of its neighborhoods, especially ones with the unique qualities of College Hills. Voters, please show the city you care about preserving all neighborhoods. Cities through- out the country are doing what- ever is necessary. College Station can be a leader in preser- vation by voting against Proposition 1. DAVID M. 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"We try so hard to protect our children, but this makes us realize we really can't," said Terresa Katt, principal of South Knoll Elemen- tary School just blocks from Jaime's house. "If you feel safe anywhere, it's in your bed. This is just something that doesn't make any sense to the children or the adults," she said. College Station police are investi- gating the accident on Southwest Parkway. A black 1995 GMC Jimmy See JAIME, Page A3 l� G ' 1 fi � Z.�s:O QA:n•61 a 4 .a� r� d Eagle photo /Dave McDermand A small memorial placed at the flag pole Thursday of Oakwood Intermediate School in College Station bears messages from friends and classmates of 11 -year- old Jaime Drewyor, who was killed Wednesday evening. The Eagle, Friday, April 23, 1999 (continued from back) The Eagle, Friday, April 23, 1999 (continued from front) .0� ...E John McSpadden, Jaime's math Jaime and science teacher at Oakwood, on Thursday morning found one of her final creations — a painted F !'p111 ', Al paper tetrahedron (a four -sided crossed into the westbound lanes pyramid) that was sitting on his about 10:45 p.m. and struck a Bible on a shelf. I had told her this was the green 1972 Volkswagen Beetle most beautiful one I had ever that was westbound, police said. seen," McSpadden said. "Then, The truck jumped the curb and when I told the students they traveled across the lawn — drag- could take them home, she said, ging a trash can and skimming 'No, I want you to have e it.' I'll the side of a tree — before crash- t t never forget manner t t which ing into the front of one side of a she held it to me. duplex where the Drewyors live. "I showed it again to the stu Police said neither the truck's dents today and told them it was driver nor the driver of the other very symbolic of Jaime: delicate car were seriously injured. Both a very and beautiful, quiet beau - drivers refused treatment at the ty, he said. Its sad to see her scene, police said. empty chair." „ We are going to be doing a Jaime's While Jaime's funeral is sched- reconstruction to try to figure out uled for 2 Sunday at Central what happened, but then we still Baptist Church in Bryan, the might not know exactly," police Oakwood students are brain - spokesman Sgt. Gary Bishop said. storming about what to do in her "We have taken blood from both memory. drivers, which is standard, but "They are coming up with some the alcohol levels have not come ways to express some of their back." pain and their caring for her and Many of Jaime's classmates at to make sure she is remembered Oakwood Intermediate School in an honorable way," Oakwood met with counselors Thursday to Principal Kathryn Johnston said. discuss the shock of her death. Some of the ideas include start- The counselors will be available ing a memorial fund, displaying Friday, although it is a student some of Jaime's pictures or creat- holiday, and again on Monday for ing a plaque with her photo to anyone who needs them. hang in a hall at the school. Flags throughout the College "Somebody suggested opening Station school district flew at up her locker and putting some of half -staff Thursday in Jaime's her art in there, Johnston said. memory. At Oakwood, the base of the "We're going to talk about it flagpole was surrounded by a pot again next week. Jaime's mother, Carolyn of pink azaleas, some hand -drawn Drewyor, is "just devastated, posters and a library book — a a landlady Kathe Eugster said. Matilda R Dahl. "You go in their house and you " She wasn't just academically see her presence in every room," bright, she was quite the artist Eugster said. "Her pictures are on and a great writer — she just had all the walls." an awesome pen," said Katt, who Jaime's younger siblings, was Jaime's principal for two Audrey and Travis, are students years. "I'm just heartsick about at South Knoll. this because she had such a Audrey narrowly escaped propensity for creative expres- Wednesday night's tragedy, Eug- sion. It was going to be fun to ster said. watch and see what she was going "She was supposed to sleep in to become." that bedroom, too, because it is Last year, Jaime's design was also her room," Eugster said. chosen for the South Knoll year- "But she had spilled water in the book cover. This year, she played bed and so she had moved into the viola in the Oakwood orchestra. living room to sleep on the couch." The Eagle, Friday, April 23, 1999 (continued from front) .0� ...E A reformed user 1 L c What would you do? I am truly disappointed at our citizens who have chosen to put up signs or speak out pub- licly about their desire to open Munson Avenue to unlimited traffic. These citizens have no knowl- edge of the words "neighborhood safety" nor the words "neighbor- hood integrity." Their knowl- edge of this problem lies solely in the words "personal conve- nience." .This selfish value system is not only self - destructive, but impedes our chosen identity as a wonderful town to live in and raise our families. The cornerstone of any city is the stability and safety of its neighborhoods. This must be rec- ognized and protected at all costs. I challenge every neighbor- hood in College Station to protect the safety, quality of life and even property values in the College Hills area by voting against the ordinance to open Munson to unlimited traffic. What would you do if it was your neighborhood? JOHN RICHARDS College Station More than Munson ues will plummet, and our neigh- borhood will be lost. All children living east of Munson Avenue will need to be bused to College Hills Elementary School because Munson Avenue will be a hazard to children walking or riding bikes. Is there no advantage to the city of College Station in preserv- ing the second - oldest neighbor- hood in College Station as a place where families can live, children can ride bikes, and peo- ple can walk and jog? At one time, this neighborhood was College Station. Should it be destroyed in the name of conve- nience? We are not snobs. We are peo- ple who love our community and don't think that progress neces- sarily has to come at the cost of our quality of life. It is unfortunate that better planning wasn't done in the beginning, but the traffic situa- tion is only going to get worse as College Station and Bryan con- tinue to grow. The traffic prob- lem is a tremendous challenge to the outstanding members of our City Council and city staff. Can we work as a community to pre- serve our neighborhoods while continuing to grow as a city? AMY HOBBS College Station I am a reformed Munson Avenue user. I was not a Munson Avenue abuser, which is to say that it was not my wont to take my car for a quick spin across peoples' yards, or to discard beer bottles out the window, or to broadcast bass notes from the stereo, or to zoom at 60 mph on the straight bit, but I was a user. Of course, it was a handy shortcut. The roadblock changed all that. Now I go around on the main arterials, and it doesn't bother me a bit. I know the City Council helped me break a bad habit when it erected the barri- ers. I suspect it put an end to fun for the midnight maniacs who abused Munson Avenue and tor- mented Munson Avenue resi- dents. I encourage the voters of College Station to support that neighborhood and permanently restrict traffic on Munson Avenue. Left uncontrolled, it's simply too tempting, both for the casual Munson Avenue user and the hard -core Munson Avenue abuser. y house is only 15 feet off Munson Avenue, a nar- row residential street obviously not designed to carry the traffic of a boulevard or col- lector street. The City Council has agreed that there is a safety issue here, but this is about more than Munson Avenue. Every property owner in College Station should be concerned when the city can open your street to through traf- fic and essentially destroy your neighborhood without regard for the residents' wishes. If Munson Avenue is opened and eventually widened, we will have to move, rental property will predominate, property val- • The Eagle, Friday, April 23, 1999 JONATHAN M. SMITH Bryan Is this a solution? W ant to know why you should vote against Proposition 1 on May 1? Go back and re -read Mike McMichen's letter (Eagle, April 20). He wants to open Munson Avenue. At the beginning of his letter, he describes, in very positive terms, what a neighborhood should be like — people crossing the street without fear of being hit by cars, young and old people enjoying their neighbors and their surroundings. What's McMichen's plan? Destroy this situation by return- ing Munson Avenue to a street that carries 7,000 to 8,000 cars cutting through the neighbor- hood every day. Is this a solu- tion? By the way, Munson Avenue is designated as a minor collector street on the city plan, designed and intended to carry no more than 1,000 cars per day. SARAH WITHAM BEDNARZ College Station Rental concerns M= Avenue, sadly, be the next oppor- tunity for rental housing owners if you just vote yes on Proposition 1 on May I. Vote yes and conclude that neighborhoods don't matter. Then wonder when the next neighborhood will fall because impatient drivers "need" to cut through. On average, Munson Avenue families have lived here more than 20 years, and because of the closing at Lincoln Avenue, we now can safely walk on our side- walks. However, several of my neighbors have said that they will move if the majority vote yes on Proposition 1. Certainly the majority does rule. A majority voted for our City Council members and charged them with conducting city business. This is called rep- resentative government. In 1983, the City Council voted to open Munson Avenue at Lincoln Avenue and assured us that the design goal of 1,000 cars per day would not be violated. By 1996, the traffic count in- creased to more than 7,000 cars per day. The current City Council acknowledged the error of 1983 and voted to correct this error. Now, Munson Avenue is carry- ing about 1,200 cars per day. Please vote no on Proposition 1 and continue this restoration. Signal to our City Council that our neighborhood and your neighborhood are important. PHILIP D. SPRINGER College Station The Eagle, Friday, April 23, 1999 Every neighborhood unson Avenue is not just a street. It's a neighbor- hood. And at this time, it's all our neighborhoods. Everyone who worries about traffic on residential streets needs to vote no on Proposition 1 on May 1. If you don't vote now, the next neighborhood to be torn apart could be yours. I know and like some of the people promoting Proposition 1, but they are wrong. I just don't understand how they can look in the mirror each day without admitting they are the ones being selfish. Their entire agen- da is based on cutting a few min- utes off their commute to work or to the mall. Surely, there are enough con- cerned voters in College Station to set this matter right once and for all and let the City Council maintain control of our streets. To do otherwise is to endorse chaos. As Edmund Burke once said, "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." JERRY COOPER College Station r=r] A bad precedent y wife and I, with our children, have been resi- dents of the College Hills community since 1972 and for 20 of those years owned our home on the corner of Munson Avenue and Francis Drive. I have transited every direc- tion in the community, during every season and time of day. I have worked on both the Bryan and College Station Blinn cam- puses. During my travels, I pur- posely did not use Munson Avenue, except to go to or from my own residence, because my experience had clearly shown me that the major arterials were, in fact, faster and more convenient — Munson Avenue or any College Hills cut - through, in the majority of situations, is simply not a time- saver. Passing Proposition 1 will not simply result in the reopening of a beautiful little tree -lined neigh borhood street for unobstructed public use. We can assume that a reopen- ing of Munson Avenue will not only return the traffic density to its original levels, but with the opening of the hotel and confer- ence center, the real potential is there for increased traffic levels far beyond anything we have heretofore experienced. A recent article in The Eagle pointed out the road construc- tion alternatives that the city of College Station will be obligated to initiate to accommodate the resultant traffic if Munson Avenue is reopened without restriction. To bring the roadway up to current municipal standard, the traffic density levels that must be prepared for will require a street - widening project that will result in the condemnation of private property for public use. If Proposition 1 passes, we have set a dangerous precedent for the orderly progress of our community; where the things that bring people to our commu- nity in the beginning matter pre cious little in the end. Please vote no on Proposition 1 on May 1. DWIGHT R. ALLEN Jr. College Station A watershed election uite a number of people state that they have a lot of traffic on their street and cannot see why the people on unson Avenue should get special treatment. I agree. The people on Munson Avenue should not get special treatment. If you have lots of traffic on your street, the city should do something about it. However, if the Munson Avenue ordinance passes, don't expect future City Council members to stick their necks out and solve your problem. Council members have taken enough abuse in trying to solve the Munson Ave- nue traffic problem and will be justified in refusing to act. The petition -happy crowd would be after them like a duck after a June bug. Rather than voting on this ordinance, we should be voting on one that says that whenever traffic volume on a residential street exceeds 1,000 cars a day, the city must take action to reduce it. Governments are always asked to choose between competing values. In this case, the two values are the safety and protection of neighborhoods versus the convenience of automobile drivers to use any street. This election is a watershed vote on what College Station will be in the future. Will it be a city of quiet family- oriented neighbor- hoods or a city that yields to the automo- bile? The choice is yours. GARY HALTER College Station (W The Eagle, Saturday, April 24, 1999 An ongoing CS battle Munson Avenue issue is the latest T he episode in the ongoing debate of whether College Station neighbor- hoods should be sacrificed to add a mod- icum of additional convenience for traffic. Veterans of this debate will recall similar controversies over the past two decades. In the 1970s, we argued against Dominik Drive going through to the East Bypass. In the 1980s, the focus was on preventing Francis Drive from being connected to the East Bypass, and Appomattox Street from connecting the Windwood, Raintree and Emerald Forest subdivisions. In the early 1990s, the battle was to keep Welsh Avenue from being widened and put through to George Bush Drive. In each of these cases, the City Council reaffirmed that neighborhood integrity was the pre - eminent value of the city, and the community supported those decisions by their actions at election time. The spotlight is now on Munson Avenue, but the same questions are being asked: Are we prepared to desecrate a well- estab- lished, historic neighborhood to facilitate easier vehicular movement? Do we support the kind of "progress" that means destroy- ing the quality of life of those of us who have lived in this neighborhood for 25 years? Munson Avenue is a narrow residential street designed to handle up to 1,000 vehi- cles per day. The closure at Lincoln Avenue means that to traverse through the neighborhood, vehicles are required to zig- zag. As a result, "only" 1,500 -2,000 vehicles now go along Munson Avenue each day. If this ordinance is adopted, then the city's traffic count data indicate that 6,500- 7,000 vehicles per day will again travel along Munson Avenue. I urge residents to vote against Proposition 1. Such a vote will reaffirm our community's long established priority and keep College Station a neigh- borhood city. JOHN L. CROMPTON College Station A watershed election uite a number of people state that they have a lot of traffic on their street and cannot see why the people on unson Avenue should get special treatment. I agree. The people on Munson Avenue should not get special treatment. If you have lots of traffic on your street, the city should do something about it. However, if the Munson Avenue ordinance passes, don't expect future City Council members to stick their necks out and solve your problem. Council members have taken enough abuse in trying to solve the Munson Ave- nue traffic problem and will be justified in refusing to act. The petition -happy crowd would be after them like a duck after a June bug. Rather than voting on this ordinance, we should be voting on one that says that whenever traffic volume on a residential street exceeds 1,000 cars a day, the city must take action to reduce it. Governments are always asked to choose between competing values. In this case, the two values are the safety and protection of neighborhoods versus the convenience of automobile drivers to use any street. This election is a watershed vote on what College Station will be in the future. Will it be a city of quiet family- oriented neighbor- hoods or a city that yields to the automo- bile? The choice is yours. GARY HALTER College Station (W The Eagle, Saturday, April 24, 1999 What is all the hoopla? 13 p Make Munson a toll road W hat is all the hoopla with this street? Most of College Station's voters don't even use this street, so why should they care? Let me point out a couple of things that every voter should consider. This street was never designed for the type of traffic it would carry if it were reopened. This street is only 28 feet wide and was designed to carry less than 1,000 cars a day. When opened, this street was carrying anywhere between 3,000 -7,000 cars a day. Would you let your children ride their bikes on this street? Would you and your spouse take a walk down this busy thoroughfare? But this is the smaller of the two issues I want to bring up. The other could be devas- tating to many other neighborhoods. During my tenure on the City Council, many thoroughfare streets have been pro - posed through neighborhoods such as Raintree, Windwood, Woodcreek and Emerald Forest, as well as Welsh Avenue. At the time, the residents sufficiently explained why they did not want a major thoroughfare through their neighborhoods and the council agreed with them. Should the voters say yes to this proposi- tion, they are in fact saying yes to allowing major thoroughfares through all of the above mentioned neighborhoods. A "yes" vote means "no" to neighbor- hood integrity and yes to traffic flow. I hope that citizens look at this proposi- tion as one that could eventually affect their neighborhoods. This proposition will be used as the justification for conversion of other streets throughout College Station to allow better traffic flow regardless of the impact to the neighborhoods. Vote no to Proposition 1 on May 1 and say yes to our children and neighborhoods. DAVID HICKSON College Station The Eagle, Saturday, Apri124, 1999 by not have the people on Munson Avenue have their road remain closed, but pay a toll to get off the street and onto others. That would still make it fair for taxpayers living in College Station who do not live on Munson Avenue. CHRISTY WAGER College Station Rein in the development 0 n Thursday, Norman and Linda Guinasso wrote to oppose the open- ing of Munson Avenue. I strongly support their position, and generally favor quality neighborhoods, greenspaces, and other quality-of-life enhancements. To be frank, these are really all the College Station -Bryan area has to offer, and if we fritter them away we will be just another cafe stop in East Texas. One of the points made by the Guinassos was that "every new neighborhood in our town has been designed to restrict through traffic." Oh that it were so. Even as the Munson Avenue debate rages, the City Hall sages have opened one cut - through route between the Wood Creek and Foxfire subdi- visions (via Foxfire Drive) and are going to be laying the asphalt to open another cut - through route within the next few days (on Faulkner Street). Strategic planning and common sense are not the strong suit of most politicians, so I'm afraid it is going to be up to the citi- zens of College Station to rein in the devel- opment-at- any -cost interests at City Hall by voting to keep Munson Avenue closed and thereby salvage at least a part of our com- munity for those who choose the American Dream rather than a quick buck. RICHARD M. CROOKS College Station Munson's r.. By BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff Writer Should Munson Avenue be opened to through traffic or remain closed? Should Munson Avenue be opened to provide a needed north- south thoroughfare for the city's growing traffic volume, or remain closed as part of a strategy to divert traffic around the neigh- borhood? Does a vote either way on the issue set a precedent for the city? These are questions College Sta- tion voters will decide on Election Day. The initiative ordinance landed on the ballot after a petition cam- Munson From,,Agi safe place for kids, have a quiet neighborhood and their property rights respected. "Traffic issues should be con- sidered as just another threat to property values. City ordinances, for example, prohibit junked cars and weed - infested lots to protect property values. People want stricter enforcement," he said. ■ Opening Munson Avenue will degrade the College Hills neighborhood. Opening, and possibly widen- ing, Munson Avenue will split the neighborhood in two, encourage homeowners to leave the neigh- borhood and cause a rise in rental properties, Bednarz said. "If housing stock on Munson declines, it will degrade housing property elsewhere in College Hills," he said. ■ Opening Munson Avenue will set a bad precedent for the city. "No street will be safe," Bed - narz said. "Our support would be there for any local group that is facing this same problem." ■ Closing Munson Avenue is appropriate based on changed development patterns in the city. Traffic- calming measures — stop signs, cul -de -sacs, speed humps, speed limits and one -way streets — are efforts that trans- portation planners around the world use to discourage cut- through traffic and encourage the use of major thoroughfares. New The Eagle, Sunday, April 25, 1999 (continue on !Vy�pdq( future u Hills area. The group is headed by Kayla Glover, who spearheaded the petition drive to get. the issue on the ballot. The group is urging Area elections a "Yes" vote on Proposition 1, claiming that opening Munson ■ Bryan school truste /A9 Avenue to traffic will benefit the city as a whole and not harm the adjacent neighborhood. Citizens for Neighborhood Integrity has many members who live on Munson Avenue. The group supports keeping Munson Avenue closed, and its platform claims that defeating the proposi- tion will help save other neighbor- hood streets throughout the city from "destructive non - neighbor- paign netted 1,233 certified signa tures from registered voters. Proposition 1, if passed, would prohibit the city from closing or obstructing traffic on Munson Avenue. Two grassroots organizations have sprung up to advocate oppos- ing positions on the issue. Friends of Our Community has many members in the. College subdivisions in College Station are laid out in ways to keep cut - through traffic to a minimum, and the city of Houston is installing 911 gates in some "traf- ' fic meccas," Droleskey said. "Some of these actions have to be taken after the fact in older neighborhoods," he said. ■ Protection of the neighbor- hood is more important than driver convenience. Munson Avenue should be'kept closed and the public educated about the importance of avoiding the neighborhood when driving, Droleskey said. "The problem is how to reach the people still traveling through the College Hills neighborhood. People want the flexibility to go where they want, but there are more important things in life," he said. "You cut through, you're putting the penalty of growth on others that you don't want to pay-" ■ The city must study other traffic issues in College Hills. "We have to look at whether other streets have reached their maximum capacity," Bednarz said. "If the streets are beyond their design goals, the City Coun- cil will have to address those sit- uations." Chronology The following is a brief history of the Munson Avenue traffic issue: ■ The 1961 Comprehensive Plan for Brazos County shows Munson Avenue as a major thor- oughfare connecting Downtown Bryan with south College Station. A 1997 map in the city of Col- lege Station Comprehensive Plan shows Munson Avenue blocked out and "under study" between Dominik and Lincoln drives. The to voters See MUNSON, Page A2 plan shows Munson Avenue as a 38- foot -wide minor collector street between Dominik Drive and Harvey Road. ■ In 1983, Munson Avenue was connected to Lincoln Drive, which was extended eastward to open additional access to the newly developing Glenhaven sub- division. ■ In 1984, Post Oak Mall opened. Around that time, Spring Loop, Autumn Circle and 29th Street were extended, making access to University Drive easier and driving to the mall more con- venient. The installation of traffic lights at Spring Loop and 29th Street at University Drive improved safety at those intersections. The lights also made it easier for drivers who wanted to avoid Texas Avenue and Texas 6 to use Mun- son Avenue to get to Harvey Road, the . mall and other com- mercial developments. The city steadily grew through- out the 1980s, and new commer- cial and residential developments surrounded the neighborhood. By 1996, traffic volume on Mun- son Avenue had reached about 6,000 vehicles a day, Hard said. ■ April 23, 1996 — The rising traffic volume on Munson Avenue was the focus of a thor- oughfare plan that became part of the city's new Comprehensive Plan. Traffic consultant Barton Ashman of Dallas recommended that Munson and Ashburn avenues be made into a one -way pair. Several residents of the area resisted the idea, fearing that traffic on Ashburn Avenue would increase, Hard said, adding that the issue of neighborhood integri- ty rose about this time. ■ June 4, 1996 — The first arguments tend to divide int(,< camps: reactive and proact.,, Failing to address problems uncil the situation becomes critical is neither cost - effective nor produc- tive. Planning ahead for possible contingencies may appear to cost more, but usually is less expen- sive in the long haul. Dollars spent now for possibilities that may develop are not wasted — they are invested. Investments can be recovered. This approach is applicable to every city func- tion and community need. Col- lege Station should continue to invest in its future. With sound leadership and a clear vision, we can and will. Franklin: I'm not a politician, as you can tell by my answers. But with my wide experiences from Galveston to College Sta- tion, I have knowledge and com- passion essential to city govern- ment. I served in Korea as a Marine, Vietnam as an Air Force chaplain, trained to work with ethnic groups, individuals on drugs, juvenile problems, mar- riage counseling, hatred and hos- tility training. Yes, I have a great deal to offer. I am beholden to no man. I am retired with a suffi- cient income to meet our needs. I do not have a committee to help get me elected. I am me. I take no contributions — I have only ordered cards. Maloney: The topic of my choice must be neighborhoods. Our city is a collection of neigh- borhoods of equal importance. Regardless of their ethnic or eco- nomic mix, our neighborhoods ought to be well- lighted, safe and attractive areas for all residents. As a P &Z commissioner and a Historic Preservation Committee member, I argued for increased restraint on infill development incompatible with the historic neighborhoods of Southside and Eastgate. I joined my fellow P &Z commissioners against allowing the extension of roads from a new development to an existing one when such a connection increased the likelihood of cut - through traffic. I agreed with the commission that we must find new ways to increase citizen awareness of infill developments that may affect adjacent existing subdivisions. POLLS: Early voting will end Tuesday. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 1. For poll information, call College Sta- tion City Secretary Connie Hooks at 764 -3541 or the Brazos County Voter Registration Office at 361- 4490. * * * * * * * ** ELECT * * * * * * * ** JAMES MASSEY QUALIFICATIONS 25 -Year College Station Resident Married: Two Children: 11 & 8 Years Old Chairman: Planning & Zoning Commission Member: Greenways Implementation Task Force former Home Owners Association Board Member 1977 & 1981 Graduate of Texas A &M University Director of Facilities Coordination, TAMU Vote Saturday, May 1 • Early Voting Now Through April 27 * For the Future of College Station * Paid Political Advertisemcn(. S—dn Masse%. I reasurer. 3,305 Mildonhall. Colleke Station. TX 77M45 The Eagle, Sunday, April 25, 1999 (continues on front) neighborhood meeting about traf- fic problems in the College Hills area was held at College Hills Ele- mentary School. More than 100 people attended. Hard and city staff proposed 14 traffic options, including speed bumps and new streets. The College Hills -Wood- lands Neighborhood Traffic Com- mittee was formed. ■ July 31, 1996 — Hard and city staff met with the committee to discuss the 14 traffic options. Hard and the committee agreed that traffic studies needed to be done before deciding on a course of action. ■ September- November 1996 — City staff conducted an origin - destination traffic survey and col- lected traffic data throughout the College Hills area. At that time, average daily traffic counts reached 7,300 vehicles on Munson Avenue, 7,100 on Lincoln Avenue and 400 on Ashburn Avenue. Texas Avenue carried 45,000 to 55,000 vehicles, every day. ■ February -April 1997 — City staff met with the committee Feb. 4 to discuss the survey results and trial options. The committee supported a proposal to partially close Munson and Ashburn avenues at Lincoln Avenue. ■ April- November 1997 — The partial - closing trial was put in place. The partial closure reduced traffic volume on Mun- son Avenue to about 3,200 vehi- cles a day. On Oct. 23, 1997, the City Coun - , cil rejected an ordinance that called for making the partial clo- sure permanent. The council voted to install stop signs and speed bumps on Munson Avenue. Hard reported that traffic on Munson -Avenue then was 3,000 to 3,800 vehicles a day, and traffic counts on Foster Avenue, Glen - haven Street, Nunn Street and Walton Drive had increased. i Nov. 17, 1997 — Munson and Ashburn avenues were fully reopened to Lincoln Avenue, and stop signs were installed on Mun- son Avenue at Rose Circle, Holt Street and University Oaks Boulevard. ■ December 1997 — Five speed bumps and a 20 -mph speed limit were installed on Munson Avenue between Dominik Drive and Lincoln Avenue. ■ January 1998 — The City Council adopted a 20 -mph speed limit on Ashburn Avenue. ■ May 28, 1998 — The College Hills- Woodlands Neighborhood Association presented a resolu- tion to the City Council urging that Munson Avenue be perma- nently closed. The council approved a trial closure of Mun- son Avenue at Dominik Drive. ■ June 15, 1998 — Barricades were installed at Munson Avenue and Dominik.Drive. ■ Aug. 4, 1998 — The 28 -mem- ber Munson Traffic Committee met for the first time. ■ Oct. 8, 1998 — The council unanimously voted to erect a per- manent barricade at Munson Avenue and Lincoln Drive, effec- tively disbanding the Munson Traffic Committee. ■ Nov. 6, 1998 — City Secretary Connie Hooks received an initia- tive ordinance petition including 1,233 signatures from Glover. ■ Nov. 12, 1998 — The council voted to delay final action on the initiative ordinance until Jan. 7. ■ Jan. 7 — the council met in special session and voted to place the initiative ordinance — Propo- sition 1 — on the May 1 ballot. ■ Munson Avenue remains closed at Lincoln Drive pending the May 1 election outcome on Proposition 1. POLLS: The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 1. For poll information, call Hooks at 764 -3541 or the Brazos County Voter Registration Office at 361- 4490. Munson From Al hood traffic." The group is urging a "No" vote on Proposition 1. Proposition 1, if passed, would prohibit the city from closing or obstructing traffic on Munson Avenue. If voters approve Propo- sition 1, the City Council can amend it, City Attorney Harvey Cargill said. Arguments for Proposition 1 Friends of Our Community treasurer Glover and members Bruce Rose, Jack Rose and Sammy Jamison, who all live in College Hills, offered the follow- ing arguments to open Munson Avenue: ■ Closing Munson Avenue has diverted traffic onto neigh- boring streets. City transportation planner Edwin Hard and city staff con- ducted several traffic studies in the area after Munson Avenue was closed at Dominik Drive in June 1998 and after Munson Avenue was closed at Lincoln Drive in October 1998. Hard said traffic on other streets had gone up. Cut - through traffic in' the area had fallen, he said, but there was no way to tell how much. ■ With growth comes traffic. The city needs a north -south route between Texas Avenue and Texas 6, Jamison said. "We've done a good job with our east -west streets, but closing a north -south route mushrooms the problem," he said. "We need a north -south road other than Texas Avenue, the Bypass or Glenhaven. We're a growing city, and traffic is bound to increase. Other areas of the city have had to adapt." ■ Keeping Munson Avenue closed will set a bad precedent for the city. Residents whose neighbor- hoods are being surrounded with development and invaded by traf- fic will use the Munson Avenue closing to argue for street clos- ings in their area, Glover said. "In other cities, when the traf- fic demands a street be widened, they widen it and don't close it down," she said. Jack Rose said he wouldn't object to a bond issue to fund widening of the street. ■ All residents of the city pay taxes to maintain city streets. "Every citizen has a right to use the streets because he helped pay for them," Rose said. An origin and destination study conducted in 1996 showed that about 40 percent of the cut - through drivers were Bryan resi- dents traveling to and from Post Oak Mall and other retail outlets. "As far as Bryan people driving through to get to the mall, College Station doesn't mind taking their sales taxes," Glover said. ■ True traffic demand for Munson Avenue is not known. The traffic volume on Munson Avenue peaked when Texas Avenue was under construction and Blinn College had a campus on Harvey Road. Texas Avenue has been rebuilt and the Blinn campus relocated, removing two major sources of cut - through traf fic. The City Council twice decid- ed not to remove the barricades and conduct new traffic studies. "The true demand for Munson Avenue is not known," Glover said. GB LVL -ut� �.�va pane v�.Gaeku�wl) The Eagle, Sunday, April 25, 1999 (continued on previous page) ■ The safety issue is moot. Since Texas Avenue has been completed and Blinn College moved, "the safety issue is now moot because two traffic prob- lems have been eliminated," Bruce Rose said. "Pedestrians also have safe access on that street because there are side- walks all along that road." ■ Opening Munson Avenue will not lower property values, spark a conversion from home- ownership to rentals or ruin the neighborhood. "We have apartments in every direction," Jack Rose said. "I don't see that as a problem at all." Bruce Rose argued that the proximity of Texas A &M Univer- sity guarantees that the College Hills neighborhood always will be in demand. ■ Closing Munson Avenue could affect the ability of emer- gency vehicles to service the area. "Response times are not an immediate issue, unless a cata- strophe would require assistance from Bryan," Glover said. "They could get there, but not in regular time." Fire Chief Dave Giordano said the closure of Munson Avenue has not had any effect on response times from Fire Station 1. If called for assistance, fire- fighters from Bryan Fire Station 3, however, would have to travel an additional 30 to 40 seconds .before reaching homes on Mun- son Avenue just south of the bar- ricades. Arguments Against Proposi- tion 1 Bob Bednarz, treasurer for Citi- zens for Neighborhood Integrity, and Bob Droleskey, president - elect of the College Hills -Wood- lands Neighborhood Association, offered the following arguments to keep Munson Avenue closed: ■ Growth and traffic is threatening the integrity of one of the oldest neighbor- hoods in College Station. The group is not looking for special treatment for Munson; rather, growth is. a "problem affecting the entire city," Droleskey said. "We're at a breaking point at what kind of city we want to be," he said. "This is a chance for peo- ple to tell the City Council that they believe every neighborhood deserves the same right to have a 0 � y ee 4UN$ON, Page A3 �2[ti " - ELECT DENNIS MALONEY FOR CITY COUNCIL PLACE S • 29 YEAR COLLEGE STATION RESIDENT. • A &M graduate, Class of 74. • Married 26 years to Bryan ISD teacher, Frances; two adult children. • Work experiences include corporate clerk, teacher and self- employed businessman. • Currently serving on the Planning and Zoning Commission. • Co -chair of the College Station Historic Preservation Committee. • Participated in HOK Comprehensive Plan workshops studying future city needs. • "Maloney is a persuasive moderate with a lot of common sense." The Eagle Editorial Board 4/19/98. ON SATURDAY MAY 1ST VOTE FOR DENNIS MALONEY CITY COUNCIL PLACE 5. The Eagle, Sunday, April 25., 1999 (continued from front) 5 candidates air vi CS Pla ews Bill Davis: Married for 30 years to his wife, Jorja, and he is the father of two grown children. He retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1996 after 26 years. Davis, 50, earned a master's degree in general administration from the University of Maryland University College in 1995. He moved to College Sta= tion in June 1996. In 1998, he served on the Capital Improvements Project Citizens Committee and grad- uated from College Station Citizens University. He is president -elect of the College Station Kiwanis Club, is a member of the Bryan- College Station Chamber of Commerce and is director of marketing for the Brazos Valley Chorale board of directors. He is self - employed and owns The Piano Place. He has been trained in total quality management by 3M Corporation. By BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff Writer On May 1, registered voters in College Station will choose a new representative in a three -way race for Place 5 on the City Council. To help voters choose the candidate they think best suited for the position, The Bryan - College Sta- tion Eagle asked each candidate to give his thoughts in writing about some issues affecting College Sta- tion residents. Each candidate submitted written answers of 125 words or less that were edited only for punctuation as needed. The biographies were written with infor- mation provided by the candidates. David Hickson, who held the Place 5 seat for five years, is not running for another two -year term. The candidates are: Council 1�1 From Al Joe Dan Franklin: Married to his wife, Mary Louise, for 45 years and is the father of five chil- dren. Franklin, 69, is a retired U.S. Air Force chaplain and has lived in College Station for three years. In 1947, he enrolled in Texas A &M University and stayed one year. He transferred to the University of Houston, where he earned a bachelor's degree in psychology in 1955 after joining the U.S. Marine Corps and serving two years in Korea. He attended Southwestern Bap- tist Theological Seminary, where he earned a bachelor's degree in theology in 1961 and a master's degree in theology in 1987. He is chaplain of American Legion Post No. 159 and the College Sta- tion Police Department. He is a docent at the George Bush Library and Museum Center, is a board member of the Lincoln Recreation Center, is a graduate of the College Station Citizens University and is a member of the Citizens Police Academy. He is pastor at Historic Anderson Bap- tist Church and is a member of the Ministerial Alliance If Grimes County. Married 26 Dennis Maloney: years to his wife, Frances, and is the father of two children. He has lived in College Station for 29 years and is a self - employed painting contractor. Maloney, 49, has been a member of the College Station Planning and Zoning Commission since 1998. He is a four -year member and current co- chairman of the College Sta- tion Historic Preservation Com- mittee and serves as Planning and Zoning Commission alter- nate for the Wolf Pen Creek Over- sight Committee. He is a member of the Southside Neighborhood Study Committee. What personal attributes will you bring to the City Council to make College Sta- tion city government work more efficiently for residents? Davis: I will bring a strong desire to work effectively and efficiently with citizens, staff and council members born from years of experience, training and education. I have always sought solutions that promote win -win situations. Conflict and antago- nistic relationships seldom achieve positive results and fre- quently result in closed doors and m inds — a poor way to communi- cate and obtain information vital to sound decisions. My master's degree in general administration, years of managerial experience and total quality management, familiarity with government pro- cedures and operating my own business are attributes well-suit ed to the needs of the City Coun- cil. See COUNCIL, Page A4 Franklin: Sense of fair play; integrity and genuine love for all people, revealed by my being on the Lincoln Center board. College Station police chaplain. Enrolled in their Police Academy. I took the first College Station Citizens University to learn our city gov- ernment. I mentor in three pris- ons — Terrell Unit in Livingston, Wallace Pack in Navasota and Jester II in Richmond. I'm truth- ful to a painful degree. I'll tell the truth if it hurts me. I also am a docent at the Bush Library and chaplain of the American Legion. Which is to say I can work effi ciently with the City Council for the residents. I will respect John Doe the aterage, everyday citi- zen. Maloney: I bring the attributes of stability, commitment and vision. I arrived at A &M in 1970. Class of `74. Married 26 years to Frances, a Bryan Independent School District teacher, and have two adult children. Work Work experi- ences include corporate clerk, teacher and self - employed busi- nessman. Currently serving on the Planning and Zoning Com- mission. Also, co -chair of the Col- lege Station Historic Preserva- tion Committee. Participated in HOK Comprehensive Plan work- shops, studying future city needs. I bring no agenda to council. If someone has a better solution than mine for solving a problem, I'm always willing to try it. As your representative, I will strive to build consensus and mutual respect between the council and city staff. as well as listen to and The Eagle, Sunday, April 25, 1999 (continues on back) respect all who come before e council. What are the key issues the city should address in the next 5 -10 years? How would you Plan for them now? Davis: The community is going to grow. We have the procedures in place to plan developments, both residential and commercial, and we need to keep addressing those issues. Keeping pace with the required fire, police, safety, traffic, sanitation and city ser- vices will require constant moni- toring and projecting of needs. We must plan ahead if we are going to fund future require- ments while maintaining a fair and equitable tax rate. The city should be actively involved with recruiting businesses to our area that meet our employment and industry objectives. We can, and should, mold our business and industry base to enhance the community and quality of life. Business revenues and employ- ment keeps the tax base required to fund city service needs from being a burden on citizens. Franklin: Promote public awareness about crime. Our MHMR [Mental Heath Mental Retardation Authority of Brazos Valley] program should be encouraged. Continue to work closely with our school board, Texas A &M, Bryan and Easter - wood [Airport]. Encourage the Texans in Congress to be aware of our highway system; we need to widen Texas 21 and other roads coming into Bryan- College Sta. tion. Also streets, police, fire Council ization of the. business and resi- dential community. Wise invest- ment yields sound returns. A community lives or dies around its business community. We are fortunate that a major business base is education, but much of the character of the city will be determined by the efforts placed in developing other commercial concerns. Likewise, the city's efforts in revitalizing and main- taining neighborhoods will deter- mine how we look in the future. These efforts should be led and sponsored by the city using the expertise and experience avail- able through A &M, staff, busi- ness leaders and residents. departments. Neighborhood integrity. I'm for neighborhood encouragement. I believe in full financial disclosure of the coun- cil and mayor. Tape or videotape every session, open or closed. Our actions should be held accountable at all times by the citizens whom we serve. Yes — plan and pray. Maloney: The biggest challenge we face is how to maintain the college town atmosphere of our community despite increased population and development. The attributes that make us unique also threaten us: A &M, excellent schools and parks, a family -ori- ented lifestyle, city government small enough for individuals to make a difference and an aggres- sive economic development poli- cy that attracts businesses. By following the Village Concept in our Comprehensive Plan, we can preserve what is best about our city without sacrificing the fami- ly- nurturing aspects that make College Station attractive to visi- tors. With respectful rapport between committee members and staff, and using our Comprehen- sive Plan as a working blueprint, our city is prepared for the chal- lenges that await us not only 5 -10 years from now, but beyond. What role should the city take in economic development and revitalization and main- taining neighborhoods? Davis: The city should take a leadership role in economic development plans and revital- See COUNCIL, Page AS Franklin: The city should work with the Brazos County develop- ment committee [sic] for future planning. To be very careful in offering incentives that almost border on a bribe. We have a great deal to offer just because we're Bryan- College Station. We shouldn't have to buy industry. I will encourage high -tech compa- nies. As for maintaining neigh- borhoods, we should listen and encourage neighborhood unity and organizations. They make up the city. We are responsible to our neighborhoods. I would work with the neighborhood leader- ship on any given problem, such as zoning, streets, fire and police protection, noise, parking, etc. Maloney: Regrettably, it is now common practice to offer incen- tives to businesses. Since we must compete with Austin, Hous- ton, Dallas and others, I favor The Eagle, Sunday, April 25,,999 (continued from front) economic incentives that have the shortest payback time. Addi- tionally, I support restricting our incentives to companies and industries whose average work- er's wage is sufficient to support a home and family in our com- munity. To do otherwise will ulti- mately require the city to subsi- dize the housing, health care and education of the new residents. The recruitment of Universal Computer Systems to our com- munity is a classic example of sound economic development Policy. It reconciles our educated job pool with the skills needed by a stable, conservative and grow- ing business. We ought to contin- ue on this route. Please discuss any topic of Your choice. Davis: There are many argu- ments that center around "city government." Usually, those Chase ends in arrest CS man facing several charges By GENEVA WHITMARSH Eagle Staff' Writer Police said Saturday that a College Station man attempted to hit an officer with his vehicle before leading officials from four law enforcement agencies on a high -speed chase through Brazos County. Steven C. Monk, 18, was charged with aggravated assault on a police officer. He also faces charges of forgery, evading and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, officials said. College Station Police Sgt. John Campbell said officers ,were called to the Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union in the 2200 block of Longmire Drive at 10:38 a.m. Saturday after a man attempted to cash a forged check. Police were approaching the man's vehicle when he drove away and attempted to hit a police officer who was on foot, Campbell said. "He throttled down and deliberately came at him," he said. 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To obtain an application or'for more information contact: City of College Station, Human Resources 1101 S. Texas Avenue, College Station, TX 77840 409 - 764 -3517 409- T64- 3800(fax) Internet: lockon.com/jobline/cstx.htm A pplicatio n deadline: May 14,1999 r oof of gralifications must accomM app lication EOFJM/FN/D Vote for the parent would like to urge the voters of College Station to turn out for the school board election on May 1. In the contested race, we have one candidate who is a con- cerned and active parent of two school -aged children (Steve Aldrich) and one candidate who is a very young man with no chil- dren. As a parent myself, I now realize how oblivious I was before to the school system and the concerns of the parents and the students. Like John Fedora, I did not even know what school my area was zoned for. I paid my taxes and thought that all was well. When my oldest child entered kindergarten, I suddenly became aware of the enormous impact that. school has on children and their parents. I think it is important that a parent be on our school board. I would like to add that my fami- ly and I have had some problems recently with the school adminis- tration and that Steve Aldrich was both sympathetic and helpful. He was willing to take the time to lis- ten to me and take some action on our behalf. I think a school board member should be open and active, and Aldrich has shown himself to be both. JANICE EPSTEIN College Station to for Proposition 1 W e live on Ashburn Avenue, one block from Munson Avenue. Like most people in our neighborhood, we want to see Munson Avenue opened — both out of principle and because of the traffic that was diverted to our neighborhood streets when Munson Avenue was closed. One of our long -time neighbors served on the College Station Planning Committee in 1960. He pointed out that Munson Avenue has been designated a collector street since 1961. Its final opening was delayed until 1983 only because of the strenuous efforts of influential people. When a collector street like Munson Avenue is closed, the traf- fic moves to nearby residential streets. These streets are not pre- pared to cope with this kind of traf- fic. For example, Munson Avenue has sidewalks but Ashburn Avenue does not. The Munson Avenue advocates have made much of their "history." We may know more about the his- tory of this neighborhood than they do. Our next -door neighbor lives in a historic home which was moved from the Texas A &M University campus, and there are other his- toric homes on other streets. A rel- ative of my husband graduated from Texas A &M in 1933, and he can tell you who the most historic streets are named after. We are appalled by the barrage of misleading mailings and political commercials that voters are cur- rently enduring as the Munson Avenue propaganda machine pounds away at us. We do need to address traffic problems all over College Station, but closing a neces- sary public street is not the solu- tion. Please vote for Proposition 1 to reopen Munson Avenue. SUSAN ALLEN College Station The Eagle, Sunday, April 25, 1999 The'vnly logical vote N o is the only logical vote on the Munson Avenue initia- tive. It is much too restric- tive in its prohibition of stop signs and speed bumps. Those who draft- ed the proposal were not wise in adding the restrictions. I do have concerns about closure of the street. It does seem a natural access through that section of town. But if those in authority deem it proper to close the street, it should be a closed cul -de -sac. An expensive "911 gate" does not seem a proper use of taxpayer money. If the neighborhood residents desire to be a "gated community," they should be willing to pay for it themselves. TED MOHR College Station Preserve our past W ith heritage tourism becoming the fastest grow - ing area of tourism, city governments increasingly rely on historic sites and structures as eco- nomic resources. But to be viable resources, these sites and struc- tures have to be maintained. Too often, historic properties are located in aging parts of town that are easily ignored in favor of nev development. And the cost of ren*wf vating poorly maintained struc- tures can often be prohibitive. If we are to successfully preserve these resources in a cost - effective man- ner, we must make a commitment to protect them. The Brazos Heritage Society rec- ognizes the historic value of College Station's Munson Avenue and the surrounding neighbor- hood. This area represents some of the earliest residences in the city of College Station and reflects a bygone era of traditional neighbor- hoods. We should be able to visual- ize what could happen to this neighborhood if we allow further commercial development and wide thoroughfares to be built through it or if we take steps to protect it from the decline this type of develop- ment would cause. We support the protection of all neighborhoods from impacts that are incompatible with preserva- tion. Preserving our past does not have to deny development, but can help protect our future. JULIE SCHULTZ, preE �t Brazos Heritage S Bryan ,Ay to imagine ` fight to a quiet street I in writing to oppose College Station's Proposition 1. This live far away from Munson Avenue, and my way of life will proposal, if passed, will reopen not be affected much by the out- Munson Avenue to through traffic come of the vote on May 1. I sup - and allow a resumption of the pose I could ignore this issue, but I daily passage of 6,000 -6,000 vehicles. can't. I am deeply concerned about No neighborhood street in this how this issue has divided the city. city should ever be subjected to I am appalled by the convictions this volume of traffic. Each of us that some of our residents have should imagine how we would feel espoused over this matter. A case if our own street carried this load. in point is Mike McMichen's letter It could happen anywhere. on April 20. His depiction of Mun- I don't live near Munson Avenue, son Avenue residents is nothing but I hope that voters all over the short of mean- spirited , city will take a minute to consider I live on Winding Road, a sleepy the plight of others who have found little residential street near Holle- themselves living next to a virtual man Drive. My neighbors and I see freeway. very ittle traffic and we like it that College Station is growing. Traf- way. Residents of Munson Avenue fic will grow with it. Don't make and adjoining streets have a right our neighborhoods bear the brunt to what my neighbors and I take of growth. Vote against Proposition for granted. I support wholeheart- edly their right to live on a quiet DICK STARTZMAN College Station street I know that some individuals feel strongly that this community needs Move traffic to Bryan another north -south road. I also know that those who would like to we really solve traffic den- use Munson Avenue feel inconve- nienced Lets put this in perspec- C an sity and safety problems one tive: How much time is actually street at a time by popular ballot? If so, could we vote to send lost by not being able to use Mun- all the noisy and fast College son Avenue? Five minutes, per - hags? This is a very small price to • Station traffic to Bryan, but keep the right to drive where want. ? pay for ensuring the integrity of This Munson Avenue closing one of our oldest neighborhoods. This issue highlights the ten - vote will er much more the a public policy referendum than the solu- . sions of our growing community. I a single neighborhood am not much in favor of future growth if it means that we are will- access access s conflict. Opening Munson Avenue would eventually force the ing to denigrate our existing neigh - opening of other routes through the borhoods. I shudder to think what will happen eventually to Winding affected neighborhoods, such as Dominik Drive to the East Bypass, Road should we continue to equate Francis Drive to the East Bypass, progress with growth. A vote against Proposition 1 is a Shady Drive Forest Drive, vote for preserving neighborhood Williams Street to Tarrow Street integ rity. and Stallings Drive and others. . DAVID SCOTT Providing alternative through -traf- College Station fie ways will be the obvious way to keep local traffic densities to an acceptable level if Munson Avenue is voted open. WESTON HARPER College Station The Eagle, Sunday, April 25, 1999 Stand with your neighbors I don't live on Munson Avenue or know anyone who does. Reopened or closed, it won't affect my route or the vehicle count on my street. Still, I'm alarmed because I feel this issue should be decided by College Hills residents, not a city -wide vote. It's a bad precedent. Perhaps next voters at large will be asked to decide how people in Pebble Creek or Southwood Valley should live. Those residing near Lincoln Avenue and Munson Avenue can claim inconvenience. Everyone else can easily find an alternate route. Those residing on streets adjacent to Munson Avenue can say cut - through traffic has increased on their street. I'll support closure of their streets, too, if that's what they want. Passage of the initiative will most defi- nitely devalue the property and quality of life of families who live on Munson Avenue. If opened, Munson Avenue will soon become as busy as Longmire Drive. Within a decade, College Hills will be popu- lated only by non owners and those who can't afford to move. A vote to reopen, cast by those who don't live on or near Munson Avenue, is vandal- ism. Kayla Glover wrote on www.issues. org: "If these people want cul -de -sac or country traffic, they need to move to an area that accommodates their desire." Voters should visit www.issues.org and see what sort of people fostered this initiative. .> A significant majority of the electorate should benefit before we take for the "pub- lic good." Few will benefit if Munson Avenue is reopened. Stand with your neighbors and vote no on this issue. Otherwise how safe do you think you will be the next time a small group wants to depreciate your prop- erty? MATTHEW HOWARD College Station Some misunderstandings p lease let me correct some of the mis- understandings concerning the Munson Avenue situation. ■ The barrier has been moved from Dominik Drive to Lincoln Avenue and access to College Hills Elementary School is no longer a problem. ■ Emergency vehicle access is not a problem. ■ The average length of residence is 26 years. ■ In 1960, Munson Avenue was still a gravel road and the last street on the east side of town. If it was planned as a "collec- tor" at that time, why did the city make it only 27 feet wide when it was paved? ■ We don't ask people to avoid our street. We just don't want it to be a superhighway. The designated maximum load for a 27 -foot- wide street is 1,000 cars per day. We now have 1,200 cars per day, even with the bar- rier. ■ The traffic count on Munson Avenue was 7,000 cars per day before the construc- tion on Texas Avenue, and almost 8,000 during construction. An "after construc- tion" count would make little difference, especially considering city growth. Try liv- ing with that kind of traffic on your street. ■ The protection we are asking for is not special or unusual. It is called "traffic calm- ing" and has been done for many years in cities all across the country. Progress should not include the destruction of a neighborhood. We, too, believe in majority rule, but that only works if the majority rules wisely. The many should not trample on the few. A vote for this ordinance will set a precedent for every College Station street. Please vote against the ordinance on May 1 for all of our sakes. DAWN ABERTH College Station The Eagle, Monday, April 26, 1999 rotes rn�� 3 a 2C7, o m Z . � O N O 0 � c6 M ° N 7 O O a) N ° r' -- a (5(5= o _ m � a > �a E m oao y � in 3 ° x c io N X o_ O o 00 ° -aNi jz �QE� v °C a ° Ca o aocao �o° pO� a�omy N CD a) C (D� > C O W S a d O O C O 0 0 0 0) ( z C O C L m N N 01 N= ca < W 'j m 2 T O C "O L a1 p. � E 'O 0 " d C N L S] Q V) a7 U N O O 0 C- 0 OJ C:" LL T co a ~ C C C N Of._ O ._ ._ X A r �= UJ a) « N 7 r2 E U U 7 CO L a) C N O -O N O y a) O U N O L D O :E N N— m L m U N d LLI E O. > o a) mU mOU a) w d `-.- 1 6 - 0 �o ,, N a N 'o .3 m N d C d E T j o m o � d Co a .a c c j E 0 L m i U> o E w m n O L W U L to a) > D <.J a O C..) 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Will the 911 gate at Bent Tree Drive rational operational procedures for the be removed to allow traffic flow to Sebesta benefit of our futures. Road and the Foxfire area? How soon will it Issues, not personalities, have deter- be before Glenhaven Street becomes a mined their votes. Against a constant bar- through street connecting Harvey Road to rage of 4 -2 or 5 -2 votes, they have main- University Drive and eventually to tained their dignity, their respectability, Briarcrest Drive in Bryan? Will Dominik and, most of all, their integrity in the face Drive be opened to the East Bypass via its of overwhelming odds from a rubber -stamp cul -de -sac? Will Shady Drive's cul -de -sac council. also be opened to University Drive? Will Never have they been given credit for Appomattox Street become a major traffic their many votes with the majority, but link from Windwood to Raintree and on to much has been made of their dissenting Emerald Forest? How about the possibility votes. They have been verbally abused by of Welsh Avenue opening at George Bush their fellow council members, making us Drive and Texas A &M's Houston Street to wonder what is behind the anger and what direct a major traffic flow onto the univer- is the majority trying to hide as these two sity campus. Will Anderson Street be have tried to bring us the facts. reconsidered to connect with Longmire Financially, they have lost money serv- Drive. Will Dexter Drive at Gabbard Park ing us. Morally, they have gained our and Cardinal Street in Springbrook no respect and admiration for a job well done. longer be dead end cul -de -sacs. This is just When they chose not to run for another two a small list of areas and neighborhoods that vears of mistreatment and indignities, — are potential targets to be the "next on the many of us regretfully accepted their deci- list." sions. It is our hope they will continue in Election Day will determine whether we, their constant vigil for truth. as residents and home owners, are going to Councilmen Anderson and Esmond, I, protect our neighborhoods and property and many others, salute you and thank you values. for your dedication. You are appreciated. Remember, the worth of a city is deter - NORMA L. MILLER mined by the value placed on its neighbor - College Station hoods. What kind of precedent do we want - to set for our city? Please join me in voting to keep College Station a neighborhood city. FRED THORNBERRY College Station E The Eagle, Monday, Apfi126, 1999 C C O) C Y C Y C-0 m .o o c ro W j.o > rn o ° V , c 3 L d o m a m n° to �°�a`�UEF °� U 0 t8 0 m ro~ ro ro oc E c > - - 0 m ro�°�m n m� - 0 > a ¢Z n 00 �c o dmrn° 2- N 6n0 n ar- a c'a L C6 � ro 3 ro �' -- ro - � ro > a) a) 0 m E D O N 0 ch W LL r �, F Q 01 7 C U V 0 0 >. a1 aw 2� d 0 N� ma c Q X H C Q n� ro� o= c_ a N W N .; .O -0 N m ro ro 0> (D N # wU 0 m o -� U m 0 00 -° U °roc Um cL% o ro ro° 8 N> 0 LE N O - ' 0 0° �c�`7 n °E a�am 1 0 O �LL c�3� >F. ° �� a w occ�mECj °cL ro � 00 CC UJ Om caS« maa ° r O o� '?ma�0ro>Em2�L c°im�c °`mo3 °ao�mrn ¢D O Qro c�LU mo '- d :> CU c c� E 0 CU 0 00 0 a co o C ri c N U d E m °' m E v - one ro U° rod o m ro m 0 m 0 0 Q?a0� n� - 00 0 '-in a g o N L` a C vc X °nom _ v C7._ cri 4 y H.N w d m -C ~ U Q) > W e ma(U 0 � -.o Qo 01 d o LL 0 ¢ o Qd¢L Fn Q m m�� ��� ° E The Eagle, Monday, Apfi126, 1999 Residents aren't `elitists' P eople have called those living in the College Woodlands neighborhood (the one Munson Avenue intersects) "elit- ists." If elitist means we are determined to save "our" streets at the expense of every- one else, people don't know us very well. In the 1980s, we were the people who worked with Glenhaven's developer to keep Francis Drive from connecting to the East Bypass. We are among the many who opposed the proposal to develop Williams Street into a north -south collector, the extension of Glenhaven Street to Barak Lane, and Foster Avenue's redesignation as a major collector. Our neighborhood association spear- headed a city -wide coalition of neighbor- hood and homeowners' associations to develop a stronger voice for all neighbor- hoods in city policy. Our association char- ter says cut - through traffic should be rout- ed around our entire neighborhood, not diverted onto other neighborhood streets. We see Munson Avenue as a first step toward a plan that must be developed to protect our neighbors on Walton Drive, the north end of Ashburn Avenue, Foster Avenue and other streets. We have homes whose average values range from $75,000 to $97,000. The neighbor- hood is made up of single- parent and young families, student renters, blue- and white - collar workers, and retired people who have contributed to our community for more than 30 years. Help maintain neighborhood integrity. Vote against reopening Munson Avenue. We are focused on Munson Avenue now because it's slated for a vote. But, together, we can protect other streets and neighborhoods. After all, we aren't elitist, but we are your neighbors, and that makes your quality of life impor- tant to us, too. SUZANNE DROLESKEY College Station ELECT DENNIS MALONEY FOR CITY COUNCIL PLACE s • 29 YEAR COLLEGE STATION RESIDENT. • A &M graduate, Class of 74. • Married 26 years to Bryan ISD teacher, Frances; two adult children. • Work experiences include corporate clerk, teacher and self - employed businessman. • Currently serving on the Planning and Zoning Commission. • Co -chair of the College Station Historic Preservation Committee. • Participated in HOK Comprehensive Plan workshops studying future city needs. • "Maloney is a persuasive moderate with a lot of common sense:' The Eagle Editorial Board 4/19/98. ON SATURDAY. MAY 1ST. VOTE FOR DENNIS MALONE CITY COUNCIL PLACE 5. • The Eagle, Monday, April 26, 1999 d C r ', f r K ID �' G rn '� CD p� CD � O K O' K Ing ID 5 CD O Z 0 , O � t ° � � O � �* �° � � � ' '� � �' Cl) , O `C (� o CD O CD rt �i c3 K Cr CD 0 X CD ID ID F"nK - =KZ - "ID GjCD �y K4 CDO OQ� (D ¢� rt o q O UO K W O p ,r. O rn O ° ( rt¢ p A j A 5 IK:n¢�'p c� v CD i ��. Oq ° ,A. 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And Bryan and College Station residents should be able to turn their air conditioners to high without worry, said Dan Wilkerson, director of Bryan Texas Utilities. The utili- ty owns its own generating plants. "We're one of the few utilities in the state with full reserves and with local transmis- sion lines in good shape," he said. College Station residents likewise should be cool through the summer. The city buys electricity from Dallas -based TU Electric, one of the largest utilities in Texas. "Our supply looks good," said Bob Pohl, College Station electrical division manag- er. "There's some concern about abnormal- ly high consumption last year, but we've planned for a 15 percent reserve, so we'll be fine." Residents in West and South Texas may not be so fortunate, however. Far southern Texas is at the greatest risk of electricity supply problems, Wilkerson said. Resi- dents from Corpus Christi to Brownsville can expect possible shortages of power dur- ing afternoon hours, when temperatures are highest. Dallas -Fort Worth residents also will feel the heat. That area has grown so rapidly, Wilkerson said, that existing power plants can't generate enough electricity to meet the demand. The culprit is an inadequate transmis- sion grid — specifically, insufficient trans- mission capacity where the power is need- ed most. See POWER, Page A2 l l kw Schunicht faces Massey for seat on CS council By BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff Writer On May 1, voters in College Station will choose a new representa- tive in a two-way race for Place 1 on the City Council. The Bryan-Col- Coll Station lege Station Eagle g asked each candi- City Council Place 1 date to give his thoughts in writ- ing about some issues affecting Col- lege Station. Each candidate submitted writ- ten answers of 125 words or less that were edited for punctuation only. The biographies were written with information provided by the candidates. Steve Esmond, who held the seat MASSEy for two years, is not running for re- election. The candidates are: James Massey: married to his wife, Susan, for 21 years and the father of two children. Massey, 44, is a 1977 and 1981 graduate of Texas A &M University with a bachelor's degree in biomedical science and a master's degree in epidemiology. SCHUNICHT He has lived in College Station for 25 years and has been employed by A &M for 17 years. He currently serves as director of the Office of Facilities Coordination. See COUNCIL, Page AS The Eagle, Wednesday, April 28, 1999 from N y� Oh bt6 LI- Schunicht: Future problems can be prevented by beginning to work together as a whole com- munity — Bryan, A &M and Col- lege Station — to exemplify uni- fication. College Station has sur- passed all by exceeding popula- tion growth estimates. However, its origin is due to the establish- ment of the Agricultural and Mechanical [College] of Texas, and its location here by the citi- zens of Bryan. These citizens found that the distance between the town and the school encour- aged development of an indepen- dent community closer to the col- lege, leading to the birth of Col- lege Station. May this author suggest that various members of each council or board rotate in visiting their neighboring cities' meetings. This way, each meet- ing will then have a representa- tive present at meetings to view And integrate neighboring plans. POLLS: The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 1. For poll information, call College Station City Secretary Connie Hooks at 764 -3541 or the Brazos County Voter Registration Office at 361 -4490. e0ji41 0 h keA&k ) Council From A i - - - - 1 He was appointed to the Plan- ning and Zoning Commission in 1996 and named chairman in 1997. He is a member of the Wolf Pen Creek Design Review Board, Greenways Implementation Task Force, Wolf Pen Creek Mas- ter Plan Implementation Adviso- ry Committee and is the commis. sion's representative to the Northgate Revitalization Board and Project Review Committee. He participates in the Regional Cooperation Advisory Commit- tee of the Brazos Valley Council of Governments and the College Station Neighborhood Forum Program. He served on the Com- prehensive Landuse Plan. Shannon Schunicht: is single and has been a resident of Col- lege Station since 1987. Schu- nicht, 37, is a real estate manag- er. He graduated from A &M in 1994 with a bachelor's degree in biology and a bachelor's degree in microbiology. In 1983, he earned a bachelor's degree in Political science and philosophy from Florida State University. He was listed in the 1983 Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. He served in the U.S. Army from 1983 to 1985 and was sta- tioned at Fort Hood, Texas. He was second in command of a M -2 Infantry Fighting Vehicle Company, commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant and served as a nuclear, biological and chemical officer. Schunicht is a member of American Legion Post No. 159, Lions Club and Kiwanis Club. He graduated from the College Station Citizen's University in 1998. What personal attributes will you bring to the City Council to make College Sta- tion city government work more efficiently for resi- dents? Massey: Operating city gov- ernment can be a multifaceted challenge. In my role as a city councilman, I will bring the capability . to work with a wide range of people and interests that are typically set in dynamic situations. In addition to living in the community for nearly 25 years, my professional skills have been developed through my 17 years of experience as the facilities coordinator for A &M. In that position, I have worked within a complex organization and managed intricate details related to the operation of the university. This, along with my three years on the Planning and Zoning Commission, has given me the insight needed to help the city work more efficiently for my family, friends and neighbors. Schunicht: The biggest attribute this author hopes to being to the City Council is tenacity. This tenacity will be coupled with the real world lead- ership knowledge gained as a U.S. Army infantry officer. My tenacious spirit will be used in following a project through to completion. The military leader- ship has taught me how the lead- ers should serve their voting cit- izens, and how one must contin- ue to serve one's voting public and regain confidence in our local government. It can be assimilated to a simple chain, which is only as strong as its weakest link. It is our responsi- bility to be a unified council. What are the key issues the city should address in the next 5 -10 years? How would you Plan for them now? Massey: The important issues facing the city in the next five to 10 years are related to the chal- lenge of maintaining the quality of life that we all enjoy. Whether discussing the projected growth in our population, the strength of our economy, the integrity of our neighborhoods, or most any other point related to the city's well- being, the bottom line remains the maintenance of quality of life for our family, friends and neighbors. To main- tain this valuable commodity Will not necessarily be an easy task. We should lay plans that provide for parks and other green spaces, attract businesses that will complement our lifestyles while bolstering our economy, and include plans that focus on the individual citizen as the foundational value of our future. Schunicht: Future growth is a key factor affecting our commu- nity. The popularity of this ideal habitation known to us as Col- lege Station has been found by many others who are searching for their pot of gold. Preventa- tive measures, such as rigid zon- ing, 21st century foresight, as well as structured planning, need to be thoroughly considered with the future ramifications of each future plan thought through. This is the main tech- nique that should be applied to each problem as it arises. The council could begin preparing for these growth factors by mak- ing some broad parameters, such as percentage of green space per acre, saving trees greater than 12 inches in diameter, etc., then del- egating these parameters to the Planning and Zoning board to be followed and supported. What role should the city take in economic development and revitalization and main- taining neighborhoods? Massey: With proper leader- ship and planning by the city, both the development of our economy and the maintenance of the well -being of our neighbor- hoods can be accomplished with- out deterring the quality of either. As the city collaborates and participates in local and regional partnerships to improve our economic status, a balance can be attained by being selective as we encourage the growth of our current businesses and work to attract new ones to our community. We need to bal- ance this growth with the philos- ophy that, as we encourage this change, the most important fun- damental component should be the well-being of each individual person involved in and impacted by these changes. The city should take the lead in directing our growth based on these prin- ciples. Schunicht: The city's role in economic development should be passive, rather than active, by offering tax reward /incentives for relocation here. Whereas, the revitalization incentives should be actively promoted. Neighbor- hood integrity needs to be main- tained at all costs. Should the cit- izens' referendum to open Mun- son prevail, rigid enforcement of a minimal speed limit of 20 mph needs to be automatically enforced. This way, should it pass, those who wanted it open will be forced to conform to speed limit rules and find Texas 6 /Business 6 faster than the excessive number of speeding tickets they will get in the long run. Please discuss any topic of your choice. Massey: College Station should become an active partner and leader in addressing the regional needs and opportunities present in the Brazos Valley. As the eco- nomic and population center of the region, we in College Station and Bryan have the chance to assure that the future of our cities and surrounding counties will be solid. Such a bright future can be shared by all of the regional participants by working together to develop plans and programs that take advantage of the rich resources available. The greatest of these assets are the people of the Brazos Valley. We need to encourage the promotion of that asset through the collabo- ration currently occurring through the Regional Coopera- tion Advisory Committee of the Brazos Valley Council of Govern- ments. Our future depends on it. Dyl fpn�_ Sir Stop interest group I t should be of interest to note that money, and lots of it, may truly influence Satur- day's election regarding Mun- son Avenue. For parents with students in College Hills Elementary School, there is another issue which hopefully won't get lost in all the hype, smoke and mirrors by the city and others in the special interest group supporting the permanent closure of Munson Avenue. This issue is the serious consideration for a major traffic collector street to run directly in front of College Hills Elementary School to connect University Drive via Tarrow Street and Williams Street to Dominik Drive, splitting this neighbor- hood in half and increasing the danger to hundreds of kids walk- ing and riding bikes to and from school within the neighborhood — all because the city and others want to divert traffic from Mun- son Avenue. How's that for neighborhood integrity? I've heard the reasons given for closing Munson Avenue: safe- ty, peacefulness and protecting our neighborhood from so much outside traffic, but I've also seen and heard of the Williams Boulevard proposal. And the lat- ter is a very real possibility if Munson Avenue is permanently closed. It's not too much to ask that all streets in our neighbor- hood share in the traffic increas- es we are experiencing due to the city's growth. But for those pri- marily along one street in the neighborhood to get everything they want at the expense of everyone else is simply unfair and wrong. The city's refusal to conduct a current traffic count on Munson Avenue has allowed those sup- porting closure to continue spouting outdated and inflated traffic counts to scare citizens into feeling sorry for their plight. Vote yes on Proposition 1 to open Munson Avenue. Don't let a small special interest group buy its haven at the expense of others in our neighborhood. DAVID COOPER College Station Manipulated results S erving on the Munson Avenue committee was my first exposure to working on a city - related project. It was very educational. After very few meetings, it was obvious that this committee was being manipulated to reach a certain conclusion: to close Munson. When it became obvious that this conclusion was not going to be the end result, the committee was abruptly dismissed by the mayor and City Council. The members of the close Munson Avenue group repre- sents a small but politically con- nected group who want the bene- fits of living in a very convenient location, but do not want to share in any downside. The point was clearly made in the committee meetings that they do not want anyone in this area unless they live there, and they do not want renters or stu- dents living there. They seem to think that would diminish their quality of life. I urge the citizens of College Station to think about traffic carefully and not to be manipu- lated by this group. Closing a public street does not really solve the problem. It only shifts it a block or two, passing the problem to someone else for han- dling. Remember that Munson Avenue had been designated as a north -south corridor many years ago and long before most of the current residents moved there. Children who play in their yards are as safe on Munson Avenue as those playing in their yards in any area of this city. Streets are not playgrounds. We do not want College Station turned into a large group of gated communities at taxpayer expense. Please vote yes on Proposition 1 to remove the bar- ricade on Munson Avenue and then hold the city accountable for addressing traffic manage- ment that will benefit all College Station citizens. CLYDEAN NORRIS College Station The Eagle, Wednesday, April 28, 1999 Points to ponder W hat a joy. An editorial page filled with letters from folks who under- stand the plight of us maligned, infamous Munson Avenue resi- dents (I'm a 37 -year vet). For those who are wavering about Proposition 1 on Saturday, please ponder these pertinent Platitudes plucked from my col- lection: ■ "There are too many people in too many cars, in too much of a hurry, going too fast in too many directions to get some- where or other." ■ "A really happy man is one who can enjoy the scenery when he has to take a detour." ■ "Progress is often the exchange of one nuisance for another." ■ "Keep your cool, curb your road rage — anger is not a very good argument." ■ "Courage comes when we are in the minority; tolerance, when we are in the majority." Please weigh the consequences before voting. WANDA McGUIRE College Station Think of students T he problem that has arisen concerning the traffic on Munson Avenue can be directly affiliated with the num- ber of students who use this street. If there had never been a student who drove on Munson Avenue, this subject would have never surfaced. The handful of residents on Munson Avenue who have attempted to spread their propa- ganda throughout the city just happen to include two members who have stated publicly that Texas A &M students are not first - class citizens in this town. When asked why the students are not first -class citizens, the answer was "they do not pay city taxes here." To prevent my boring you with the obvious answers to this ridiculous statement, I would simply ask you to consider where we would be without the students. Also, when you see their TV commercials, remem- ber who is at the brunt of the commercial theme. Vote for true neighborhood integrity by voting yes to Proposition 1. SONNY JAMISON College Station Reasonable request Stick to the plans Solutions exist I will be voting against Proposition 1, even though I live nowhere near Munson Avenue. The City Council had it right in spirit, if not in ac tion. when it sought to protect the College Hills neighborhood from traffic pressures caused by growth. For most of us, the greatest investment we make is in our homes and if we are not reason- ably safe from losing our savings and sanity for the sake of popu- lar convenience, then this city will be a far less appealing place to live. There will be many other simi- lar choices to make as the twin cities grow, so it makes sense to favor "neighborhood integrity" whenever possible. Plus, this proposition is just Plain ugly. It is an attempt to force an unpleasant solution on the City Council and the neigh- borhood. Its basis is the belief that we should be able to drive unrestricted wherever we wish, our neighbors be darned, and that the Munson Avenue area residents are somehow getting special treatment. F No one has denied anyone the ight to drive down Munson Avenue. At issue is whether the city can make restrictions that make it less convenient. Every day you face restrictions on your right to drive. For example, you cannot legally make a U -turn in the middle of Texas Avenue even though it might save you a few minutes. As for the Munson -area resi- dents, they are simply asking that their homes and neighbor- hood not be sacrificed. Is this special treatment? Perhaps, but I would hope that any reasonable request to preserve neighbor- hoods would be given special treatment by the city. WILLIAM W. SAGER College Station H ave you wondered why the College Station City Coun- cil basically supports the closure of Munson Avenue? We have been told by city employees that if they can keep Munson Avenue closed then this would open the way for the infamous "Williams corridor." Williams Street is the street that runs in front of College Hills Elementary School. They feel that Williams Street ties in better with Stallings Drive and Tarrow Street to form a north-south major collector. We feel the north -south collec- tor street should be Munson Avenue simply because it was originally planned to be the north -south collector and is already in existence. Also, it would require minimal tax dol- lars to complete when being com- pared to the cost of the Williams Street project. The Munson Avenue residents would have you believe that "safety" of their children is a big issue with the reopening of Munson Avenue. Compare that scenario to the opening of Williams Street, which runs only a few feet from the front door of College Hills Elementary School. Yes, the other schools in College Station have major streets running near them, but they all have buffer zones so the children are protected. College Hills would not have that luxury. And that leads us to another major problem with the Williams. corridor proposal. In order to build the Williams corridor, the backyards of those on Walton Drive would be used for the right-of-way, not leaving enough room for the buffer zone to the school. Imagine the reaction of the res- idents on Walton Drive with a minor collector street in their front yard and a major collector street in their backyard. We strongly support Proposition 1 to reopen Munson Avenue. JANET BEIER College Station M y thanks to The Eagle for fighting for the integrity of.our neighborhood. d resided at the corner of Francis Drive and Munson Avenue, where my parents have lived for the past four decades. During visits at home, I have noticed progressively louder night traffic (especially after bar closings); now earplugs are desirable for sleep. Students cut through our neighborhood (via University Drive, Lincoln Avenue and Munson Avenue) to their Texas 30 neighborhoods. Daily traffic includes students and Bryan- College Station resi- dents going to the mall. During morning walks, I am amazed at traffic volume and auto fumes. Was I in Houston? Please preserve the neighbor- hood with the solution of the "911 gate" at the north end of Munson Avenue. Other city neighborhoods with increased traffic have fought this issue. Dallas successfully implemented "speed humps" without police /fire /ambulance traffic problems. The "speed humps" previously on Munson Avenue controlled traffic volume and speed. This is a solution to re- implement. Another solution already exists: the E ast Bypass. City planners had foresight years ago to build a bypass of the neighbor- hoods. Imagine. Efficient traffic with increased utilization of existing arteries (Briarcrest Drive, University Drive, Texas 30) to and from the East Bypass, to and from the cities of Bryan and College Station, Texas A &M University, schools and Post Oak Mall. Residents and students alike will be surprised at the effi- ciency of this solution, if they would just utilize it. MIA ZWOLINSKI Dallas The Eagle, Wednesday, April 28, 1999 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CHANGES ARE MADE IN DETERMINATIONS OF BASE FLOOD ELEVATIONS AND FLOOD - WAY BOUNDARY DELINEATIONS FOR THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, BRAZOS COUN- TY, TEXAS, UNDER THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM On July 2, 1992, the Federal Emergency Management Agency identified Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) in the City of College Station, Brazos County, Texas, through issuance of a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). The Mitigation Directorate has determined that modification of the elevations of the flood having a 1- percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year (base flood) and the floodway boundary delineations for certain locations in this com- munity is appropriate. The modified base flood elevations (BFEs) and floodway boundary delin- eations revise the FIRM for the community. The changes are being made pursuant to Section 206 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (Public Law 93 -234) and are in accordance with the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as amended (Title XIII of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, Public Law 90 -448), 42 U. S. C. 4001 -4128, and 44 CFR Part 65. A hydraulic analysis was performed to incorporate a channelization and bridge construction proj- ect along Bee Creek from approximately 1,250 feet downstream to approximately 1,550 feet up- stream of Appomattox Drive and detailed topographic information to reflect existing watershed conditions along Bee Creek from approximately 1,930 feet downstream to approximately 2,770 feet upstream to Appomattox Drive. This has resulted in revised regulatory floodway boundary delineations, an increase and decrease in SFHA width, and decreased BFEs for Bee Creek. The table below indicates existing and modified BFEs for selected locations along the affected lengths of the flooding source(s) cited above. Existing BFE Modified BFE Location (feet)" (feet)' Approximately 90 feet downstream of Appomattox Drive 242 239 Approximately 1,060 feet upstream of Appomattox Drive 245 244 'National Goodetic Vertical Datum, rounded to nearest whole foot Under the above - mentioned Acts of 1968 and 1973, the Mitigation Directorate must develop cri- teria for floodplain management. To participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), the community must use the modified BFEs to administer the floodplain management measures of the NFIP. These modified BFEs will also be used to calculate the appropriate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings and their contents and for the second layer of insurance on ex- isting buildings and contents. The College Station City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a use only permit request to allow for a religious facility and day care to be located at 2300 State Highway 6 South, 0.937 acres of Lot 1, and Lot 2, Block 1, Sutton Place Subdivision. The ap- plicant is appealing the Plan- ning and Zoning Commis- sion's denial of the use only permit. Applicant is Pastor Timothy Green for the Bra- zos Valley Community Church and Day Care. This request will be consid- ered on Thursday, May 13. 1999 at 6:00 P.M. at the City Hall Council Chambers at 1101 Texas Avenue South. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, Please contact the Planning Office at (409) 764 -3570. Jane Kee City Planner 4 -28 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a re- quest to rezone approxi- mately 4.133 acres, located near the Holleman and Welsh intersection, being Lot 2, Block 1, Holleman and Welsh Addition Tract 1, from R -1A Single Family Residen- tial to R -4 Apartment/Low Density. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:00 p.m. meeting of the Council on Thursday, May 13, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact me at (409) 764 -3570. Sabine McCully Senior Planner 4 -28 -99 Upon the second publication of notice of these changes in this newspaper, any person has 90 days in which he or she can request, through the Chief Executive Officer of the community, that the Mitigation Directorate reconsider the determination. Any request for reconsideration must be based on knowledge of changed conditions or new scientific or technical data. All interested parties are on notice that until the 90 -day period elapses, the Mitigation Directorate's determina- tion to modify the BFEs may itself be changed. Any person having knowledge or wishing to comment on these changes should immediately no- tify: The Honorable Lynn Mcllhaney Mayor, City of College Station P.O. Box 9960 College Station, TX 77842 -0960 4- 21 -99, 4 -28 -99 The Eagle, Wednesday, Apri128, 1999 Officials release B -CS early - voting tallies Eagle Staff Report than was originally estimated, tion out of 4,038 total votes cast. "I'm ■ Editorial IAl2 City Secretary Connie Hooks said staying conservative, but The highest -ever early voting Thursday. I'm predicting 5,000 total votes on votes cast were 5,436 in 1993. tally in a College Station election By comparison, 805 early ballots Saturday," Hooks said. The tally included ballots cast is 1,279 ballots — 10 votes fewer were cast for the May 1998 elec- The largest total amount of for two City Council races, two College Station school district races and a ballot initiative con- cerning traffic on Munson Avenue. In Bryan, 214 early ballots were cast for one City Council race, two Bryan school district races and a (7-1 proposal to establish a taxing dis- ON trict for a rural volunteer fire ' 4 department. o The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. Votes will ow be tallied at College Station City Hall, 1101 Teaxs Ave., and the Bryan Municipal Building, 300 S. O Texas Ave. W of -� z College Station Polling Places Precinct No. Polling Place Location 2,82 Wellborn Water Supply 4118 Greens Prairie Road West 8 South Knoll Elementary School 1220 Boswell 9 C.S. Conference Center 1300 George Bush Drive 10 C.S. Municipal Court Bldg. 2611 S. Texas Ave. 20, 21, 61 A &M Methodist Church 4A (part), 77 Family Life Center 417 University Drive 24, 27, 75 College Hills Elementary School 1101 Williams 28, 58, 59, 71, 73, 83 Holy Cross Lutheran Church 1200 Foxfire Drive 31, 29, 62, 64,69 A &M Church of Christ 1001 FM 2818 32 College Station Library 800 F.M. 2818 33, 35 Lincoln Center 1000 Eleanor 34 College Station City Hall 1101 Texas Ave. 39 Rock Prairie Elementary School 3400 Welsh Ave. 40 Aidersgate Methodist Church 2201 East Bypass Bryan Polling Places - by race Precinct No. Polling Place Location City Council Single Member District 3 13A Henderson School 801 Matous Citv Council Sing Member District 3 and Brvan schoai district Single Member D istrict 4 26A (part), 26B (inside city only), 51A Sam Rayburn Jr. High School 1449 E.Bypass 15, 54, 55, 53A (split), 17, 47, 48, 49 Fannin Elementary School 1200 Baker St. Rural Fire Prevention District 3 7, 44, 46, Reliance Community Center 51B, 63B, 81, 26B (outside of city only) 27, 76 Bethel Baptist Church Bryan school district Single Member District .. 4 3b (part) Pct.4 Volunteer Fire Station 18B (part) 4A (part), 77 79B Kemp Elementary School 19(part), 42 (part), 45A (part), 30A, 78 Arena Hall 25, 38,43 George Williams Tabernacle 16 (part), 52, 53B Courthouse Annex 18A (part), 79A Central Fire Station 1 14 (part) Ben Milam Elementary School F.M. 1179, six miles east of intersection of F.M. 1179 and F.M. 158 F.M. 158 at Texas 30 3098 Fazzino Lane (call 775 -0194 for recorded directions) 1691 W. Mumford Road 2904 Tabor Road 310 Waco St. 26th and Washington streets 300 W. William J. Bryan Parkway 1201 Ridgedale St. The Eagle, Friday, April 30, 1999 C oh fihi.tq 4o'�m f w-4 co oo� co a • B -CS voters to deci races, issue toda Council, school board seats on ballots, as well as Munson --nue By BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff Writer Saturday is Election Day, and voters will elect representatives to College Station and Bryan city councils and school boards. The College Station ballot also includes the initiative ordinance Proposition 1, which prohibits the city from closing or obstructing traffic on Munson Avenue. A yes vote favors opening Munson Avenue to through traffic, while a no vote favors keeping Munson Avenue closed at Lincoln Drive. The highest -ever early voting tally in College Station may signal a near- record voter turnout Satur- day, City Secretary Connie Hooks said. In College Station, voters will choose new representatives for City Council Places 1, 3 and 5, Col- lege Station school district Place 7, and decide the fate of traffic on Munson Avenue. In the City Council races, James Massey and Shannon Schunicht are vying for Place 1, Winnie Gar- ner is unopposed for Place 3 and Bill Davis, Joe Dan Franklin and In Bryan, voters will choose ELECTIONS between Russell Bradley and 9 Rudy Schultz for City Council Sin - gle Member District 3, and Local races between incumbent Tommy Ramirez and challenger Tommy ■ 8 - CS polling places /A2 Bosquez for Bryan school board Single Member District 4. Dennis Maloney are vying for Bryan voters in some precincts Place 5. also will decide whether to create In the College Station school a taxing district for Brazos Coun- board races, voters will choose t eer F'ir tion Dis between Place 7 incumbent Steve ict 3. Aldrich and challenger Jo On Thursday, Hooks annou cn dd Fedora. Place 6 incumbent Sus that 1,279 early ballots had been Lowy is unopposed \cast in College Station. By com- Paris , 805 early • ballots were cast f r the May 1998 election out of 4,0 total votes cast. Hooks pre - FT(h te the vote total would be ut 5,000 on Election Day. largest total._amount of t Tn Station was hn the 1993 election. ryan, 214 early ballots were .e polls will be open from 7 to 7 p.m. Saturday. The votes be tallied at College Station Hall, 1101 Teaxs Ave., and the n Municipal Building, 300 S. .s Ave. College Station Polling Places Precinct No. Polling Place Location 2,82 Wellborn Water Supply 4118 Greens Prairie Road West 8 South Knoll Elementary School 1220 Boswell 9 C.S. Conference Center 1300 George Bush Drive 10 C.S. Municipal Court Bldg. 2611 S. Texas Ave. 20, 21,61 A &M Methodist Church 4A (part), 77 Family Life Center 417 University Drive 24, 27, 75 College Hills Elementary School 1101 Williams 28, 58, 59, 45A (part), 71, 73, 83 Holy Cross Lutheran Church 1200 Foxfire Drive 31, 29, 62, 16 (part), 64, 69 A &M Church of Christ 1001 FM 2818 32 College Station Library 800 F.M. 2818 33, 35 Lincoln Center 1000 Eleanor 34 College Station City Hall 1101 Texas Ave. 39 Rock Prairie Elementary School 3400 Welsh Ave. 40 Aldersgate Methodist Church 2201 East Bypass Bryan Polling Places - by race Precinct No. Polling Place Location City Council Single Member District 3 13A Henderson School 801 Matous Citv Council Single Memb District 3 and Brvan school district Single Member District 4 26A (part), 26B (inside city only), 51A Sam Rayburn Jr. High School 1449 E.Bypass 15, 54, 55, 53A (split), 17, 47, 48, 49 Fannin Elementary School 1200 Baker St. Rural Fire Prevention District 3 7, 44, 46, Reliance Community Center 51B, 63B, 81, 26B (outside of city only) 27, 76 Bethel Baptist Church Bryan school district Single Member District 4 3b (part) Pct.4 Volunteer Fire Station 18B (part) 4A (part), 77 79B Kemp Elementary School 19(part), 42 (part), 45A (part), 30A, 78 Arena Hall 25, 38, 43 George Williams Tabernacle 16 (part), 52, 53B Courthouse Annex 18A (part), 79A Central Fire Station 1 14 (part) Ben Milam Elementary School F.M. 1179, six miles east of intersection of F.M. 1179 and F.M. 158 F.M. 158 at Texas 30 3098 Fazzino Lane (call 775 -0194 for recorded directions) 1691 W. Mumford Road 2904 Tabor Road 310 Waco St. 26th and Washington streets 300 W. William J. Bryan Parkway 1201 Ridgedale St. The Eagle, Saturday, May 1, 1999 r) 91 c 0 F4 0 N rt C ... � m +rt• p, 'CS V O �:;' n8 m o� o 0 0 - w (1Q O to ° C'n CD CD rt r•+ f7 c "CC � o (D �''� C O ((D ( ( O : (D h �•: rt ( o ¢.o ' (Iq (n O rt M U z (D ° (D O (D '� rt Om '0 n � (D O +" O O W G ••+ f ( '' O 'd ,fi P O •ry O Caro m • C P (D + d+qy C (n 7 ID W 1§1 c 'C� ' O r•S ' +•y ry ray CD O (D °o ::V > 0 xEn °,(D CD � GQQ O CD The Eagle, Sunday, May 2, 1999 l cwiih 1 led f► m �a a ) N n w� arq \ 4h a is ` O m m • N O C Oro. O ` J CD N 1 C O 0 h� O r_ag1c p�ww/ --i "— �.. Kayla Glover of College Station (right), whose petition winkle's on Saturday night after receiving news that drive landed the initiative ordinance on the ballot, and Proposition 1 to open Munson Avenue had been her daughter, Angela Bates of Hearne, celebrate at Bull- approved by voters in College Station. Munson is bigger than just closing a street," he said. "I wish people would have understood." Although the city Charter gives the city council power to amend or repeal the ordinance, Bednarz said he doubts that will happen. The council will proba- bly "be strongly affected by the vote," he said. Mayor Lynn Mcllhaney, who stayed until the filial results were in, said she didn't "anticipate the council will do anything other than look at the vote and follow the ordinance." "What I'm hearing is, people are tired," she said. "If there's anything to be done, we need to make sure the council addresses the ordinance and safety issue. I anticipate that if traffic [on Mun- son Avenue] goes up, the council will hear about it." She expressed surprise at the result. "I thought it would be closer, because every time we've held a public hearing, it was split about 50 -50," she said. The barricades on Munson Avenue at Lincoln Drive will be taken down on Friday after the council canvasses the election and the ordinance takes effect, City Manager Skip Noe said. City staff will schedule removal of the speed humps, and The Eagle, Sunday, May 2, 1999 (00-h Wed from OF67nf ) four of the five stop signs will also be taken down. The stop sign at Munson Avenue and Francis Drive will stay up, he said. The vote followed years of stud- ies and trials by city officials and frustration by residents of Mun- son Avenue and neighboring streets. As early as 1961, Munson Avenue was earmarked as a major thoroughfare connecting Downtown Bryan with south Col- lege Station. Commercial and res- idential development continued around the periphery of the Col- lege Hills neighborhood. Munson Avenue remained a dead end road until 1983, when it was connected to Lincoln Drive, which was extended eastwdrd to open additional access to the newly developing Glenhaven subdivision. Post Oak Mall opened in 1984, and other streets were extended making easier access to Universi- ty Drive. Drivers found Munson Avenue a convenient shortcut, especially during the Texas Avenue widening and recon- struction project. By 1996, traffic reached 6,000 vehicles a day, city officials said. Also in 1996, city staff proposed 14 options to relieve traffic on Munson Avenue. By late 1996, traffic counts reached 7,300 vehi- cles a day on Munson Avenue. In 1997, the city council approved the partial closure of Munson Avenue and Ashburn Avenue at Lincoln Drive that knocked traffic counts down by about half on Munson Avenue. The council removed the closure and installed stop signs and speed humps and a 20 mph speed limit. In May 1998, the council approved the closure of Munson Avenue at Dominik Drive and requested that a traffic commit- tee made up of residents of the College Hills area study the issue and propose a permanent solu- tion. On Oct. 8, with the Munson Traff Committee still meeting, the council voted to move the bar- ricades from Dominik Drive to Lincoln Drive and install a 911 gate. On Nov. 6, City Secretary Con- nie Hooks received Glover's ini- tiative ordinance petition includ- ing 1,233 signatures. On Jan. 7, the council met in special session and voted to place the initiative ordinance petition — Proposition 1— on the May 1 ballot. The number of votes — 4,847, or 13.8 percent of registered voters — included a record 1,279 early ballots. Hooks thought the elec- tion would exceed 5,000 votes. "I'm disappointed in the turnout," she said. "I thought, based on the early vote, we'd have a higher turnout." F7 Bryan City Council District 3 ✓Russell Bradley ....... 328 Rudy Schultz .......... 224 Bryan Schools District 4 ./Tommy Ramirez ....... 232 Tommy Bosquez ........ 203 College Station City Council Place 1 Shannon Schunicht ...... 941 ✓James Massey ......3,156 Place 3 ✓Winnie Garner .......3,115 Place 5 ✓Dennis Maloney ......2,375 Bill Davis ............1,155 Joe Dan Franklin ....... 509 College Station Schools Place 6 ✓Susan Lowy .........3,257 Place 7 ✓Steve Aldrich ........2,542 John Fedora ..........1,721 College Station Proposition to open Munson Avenue ./For ...............3,099 Against .............1,504 Brazos County Precinct 3 Volunteer Fire Prevention District ./For ................259 Against .............. 149 ine Louege maoon rare veparimeni ID accepting applications for the position of ENTRY LEVEL FIREFIGHTER Minimum Requirements 1. Possess a high School Diploma or G.E.D and 2. Possess a current Texas Commission on Fire Protection Basic Structural Certification and a current Texas Department of Health Emergency Medical Technician Certification Salary and Benefits Entry level salary is $24,344/year. Additional pay for associate or bachelors degree or Additional pay for TCFP certifications above Basic Structure Fire Protection. Additional pay for paramedic certification (upon meeting department requirements) Excellent benefit package. To obtain an application or for more information contact: City of College Station, Human Resources 1101 S. Texas Avenue, College Station, TX 77840 409- 764 -3517 409 -7-64 -3800 (fax) Internet: lockon.com/iobline/cstx.htm Application deadline: May 14, 1999 The Eagle, Sunday, May 2, 1999 Massey, Maloney, Gamer win CS council positions By JOHN KIRSCH Eagle Staff Writer Voters on Saturday elected James Massey to Place 1 and Dennis Maloney to Place 5 on the College Sta- tion City Council. Massey received 3,156 votes and Maloney 2,375 votes. Winnie Garner won election without opposition to Place 3 with 3,115 votes. Massey said he was "very overwhelmed by the vote." "Each one of the candidates ran with the very best of College Station in mind. There was very much a collegiality and very much an interest in College Station," he said Saturday night at City Hall. Massey defeated Shannon Schunicht; who received 941 votes, to win the Place 1 seat. Maloney noted that he, Massey and Garner have worked together on the city's Planning and Zoning Commission. The three will have to resign from the commission in order to serve on the council. "The business community, in particular, sought three people that can disagree and still have cama raderie and still work toward a common goal," Mal- oney said. Schunicht said, "I get a good feeling from people and I try to do what I can." Joe Dan Franklin, who ran unsuccessfully for the Place 5 seat, said he plans to run again for the coun- cil. He received 509 votes. "I think I'll run next year," he said. The other losing candidate in the Place 5 race, Bill Davis, hinted strongly that he'll run again for the council. Davis received 1,155 votes. "I would say that that's very likely. I'm not sure when. The first step I will do now, because it will be at least a year before the next election, I'll be looking for places I can serve the city in other capacities before the next election," he said. Garner, meanwhile, said she'll focus on regional planning as a council member. "We need to build a consensus. We need to sys- tematically reach out in order to build that consen- MASSEY See COUNCIL, Page A5 GARNER W o :� y o m y �•�0 r'�:s cra cD " rto Q•¢ �t CD 0 C O O ( () O CD f� �•0 � 0� (�D v' p A r vt(D :(�D � , O cn (n (D� rt c�� O, 0 C W 0 W �� rt CD (D w W (D O oq C O O O a (D w >:' C O o :: 1+ O " CDy O �OCQ. � a,: �C C �pq �A.... o � • � mR° �(n y (D pi gp,0 QCs C]v W 00 CD i CD .y CD vit7� CD (D V Oq '� C � y `� ��r ID O cn rn O O (D cD CD y C CD <1 CD CD cn CD W Is O ¢ (TA CD Q, a M "�"• ( v ,�-r ( (D '.S• 'S�,+' W r. The Eagle, Sunday, May 2, 1999 Ep RFQ #99 -67 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS • The City Of College Station is requesting qualification statements for Engineering Design & Construction Man- agement for Lick Creek WasteWater Treatment Plant Expansion and Trunk Line Sewer. Qualification statements will be received until 4:00 pm , May 14, 1999 at: The City of College Station Purchasing Services Division 1101 Texas Ave College Station, TX 77840 All qualification statements received after that time will be returned unopened. The City of College Station re- serves the right to waive or reject any and all qualifica- tion statements or any and all irregularities in said re- quest and to accept the offer considered most advanta- geous to the City. RFQ documents may be obtained at the above ad- dress, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. These speci- fications are also available for download from our Web site at www.ci.college-sta - tion.tx.us. or may be re- quested by phone or fax. Questions concerning this RFQ should be directed to the Purchasing Services Di- vision, (409) 764 -3823. 4/26/99 & 5/3/99 k, The Eagle, Monday, May 3, 1999 r� C REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -79 Traffic Signal Installations and Modifications The City of College Sta- tion is accepting bids for the above referenced item. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, May 11, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. Please visit our website at www.ci.college-station.tx.us for further information on available bids, tabulations and plan holder lists. 4/27/99 & 5/4/99 The Eagle, Tuesday, May 4, 1999 Wilma Brawand May 8, 1908 — May 1, 1999 Graveside services for Wilma Brawand, 90, of College Station are set for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Col- lege Station Cemetery. The Rev. Thomas Estes of A &M Presbyterian Church will officiate. Visitation will be from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan. Mrs. Brawand died Saturday morn- ing in College Station Medical Center. She was born in West Lafayette, Ind., and was a member of A &M Pres- byterian Church. She is survived by her husband, Hans Brawand of Bryan. The Ergle F s Baggett .Joe Michael Feist Robert C. Borden and Editor Managing Editor Opinions Editor ow courtes to neighborhood hoo d I n two days, the controversial barricade on Munson Avenue will be removed. All that it will take for city crews to swing into action is for the City Council to formally cer- tify the results of Saturday's election when it meets at 2 p.m. Friday. Such certification is a foregone conclusion in light of the greater than 2 -1 vote to reopen Munson Avenue. So, sometime Friday afternoon, Munson Avenue will once again become a cut - through linking Lincoln Avenue and Harvey Road. The stop signs erected last year in an attempt to slow traffic on the narrow street already have started to come down. The speed humps will take a little while longer, but the will of the voters will be carried out. Just because Munson Avenue will once again be open does not mean that everyone has to use it. The people who live along Munson Avenue shouldn't have to live in fear of thousands of cars racing up and down their quiet neighborhood street. Many people who routinely used Munson Avenue in the past, before the barricade was erected, have learned new — and generally better — routes to get around College Station. With a greatly improved Texas Avenue and the East Bypass both convenient to most parts of the community, there is little reason to use Munson Avenue if you don't have business in the College Hills /Woodlands neighborhood. Respect the neighborhood around Munson Avenue and the people who call it home. As you would ask that people not cut through your neighborhood, don't cut through on Munson Avenue. If you simply must drive on Munson Avenue, though, please use care. Don't speed, don't let your radio blare, keep your trash inside your vehicle, and always, always watch out for children and others who are, walking or riding their bikes through the neighborhood. It is possible to keep Munson Avenue open and still respect the neighborhood, but it is up to all of us to do so. The Eagle, Wednesday, May 5, 1999 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CS to weigh rezoning area for multifamily housing By BOB SCHOBER Springbrook- Oakgrove subdivi- Eagle Staff Writer sion. ■ Edelweiss Estates Phase 15 -B. A proposal to build duplexes ■ Wheeler subdivision Phase 2, and fourplexes on a four -acre plot located along the south side of at Holleman Drive and Welsh University Drive and west of the Avenue will be considered by the Lincoln Avenue intersection. College Station Planning and Zon- ■ Holleman Village Addition, ing Commission on Thursda located at 2001 Holleman Drive The project requires rezoning West. the land to low- density multifami- Public hearings also will be ly, and the commission will hold a held on requests to rezone: public hearing to gather neighbor- ■ Nos. 1105 and 1107 Wellborn hood input. The tract will provide Road for a beauty salon. a transition between the commer- ■ 72 acres located south of F &B cial lot at the corner of Holleman Drive and Welsh Avenue and Road and west of F.M. 2818 from existing single- family residences single-family to commercial. y to the south and east. ■ 5.8 acres on the west side of The commission will gather Texas 6, about 700 feet south of public input on a proposal to con- Graham Road, from apart - strict a self-service car wash at the ments /high density to commer- corner of Puryear Drive and cial, Dominik Drive. The commission will meet at 7 In other business, the commis- p.m. Thursday in the council sion will consider final plats for: chambers at City Hall, 1101 Texas ■ Alexandria subdivision Phase Ave. For more information, call 1 on Barron Road, next to the 764 -3500. The Eagle, Wednesday, May 5, 1999 The College Station Plan -, ning and Zoning Commis- sion will hold a public hear- ing to consider a rezoning request for approximately 3.767 acres out of the Tho- mas Caruthers Survey Ab- stract #9 (the proposed Woodcreek Subdivision Sec- tion Eight); from PUD -2 Planned Unit Development to R -1 B Single Family Resi- dential (larger lots). The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 7:00 p.m. meeting of the Commis- sion on Thursday, May 20, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact meat (409) 764 -3570. Jane Kee City Planner 5 -5 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Plan- ning and Zoning Commis- sion will hold a public hear- ing to consider a rezoning request for the property lo- cated at the southwest cor- ner of FM 158 and State Highway 30 (2000 FM 158), from A -O Agricultural Open to C -1 General Commercial. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 7:00 p.m. meeting of the Commis- sion on Thursday, May 20, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact meat (409) 764 -3570. 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"It's hard to comment, other City Attorney Harvey Cargill than to say we have a city attor- said the city had not been served ney to deal with the legal aspects," with the petition as of Thursday she said. "We've just come afternoon. He said, however, that through an election, and we'll the information had not been com- piled or released because Esmond See SUIT, Page A2 By BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff Writer Two outgoing College Station city councilmen have asked a dis- trict judge to order the city to hand over information on pay- ments to doctors for treatment of city employees. Steve Esmond and Swiki Ander- son, who did not run for re -elec- tion and will officially leave the City Council on Friday, filed a petition Wednesday for a writ of mandamus — a legal command for performance of a duty — and pub- lic hearing on their open records request. The councilmen filed the request for the information Dec. 8. The city denied the request, claiming that the information was privileged, and on Dec. 22 asked the Texas Attorney General for an ANDERSON ESMOND opinion. The attorney general of service provider identifying issued a ruling March 24, stating information." that the city could not withhold As of Thursday, the city had not information "consisting generally released the information. fo (0 T A O 4 rn • rn r0 0 rn v cd •r•I W r � >, O b U H :r4 Two seek release of CS records Anderson, Esmond ask judge to open medical payments, invoices "We're just trying to find out and Anderson had not agreed to where the city's money is going," pay about $2,500 in copying costs Anderson said. "If a lot of people to "provide the information in the are making big money off the city, format they requested." I don't have a problem with that Mayor Lynn McIlhaney said she as long as it's being done in a cost- was not very familiar with the competitive way. If not, I want to issue. know about it." "It's hard to comment, other City Attorney Harvey Cargill than to say we have a city attor- said the city had not been served ney to deal with the legal aspects," with the petition as of Thursday she said. "We've just come afternoon. He said, however, that through an election, and we'll the information had not been com- piled or released because Esmond See SUIT, Page A2 By BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff Writer Two outgoing College Station city councilmen have asked a dis- trict judge to order the city to hand over information on pay- ments to doctors for treatment of city employees. Steve Esmond and Swiki Ander- son, who did not run for re -elec- tion and will officially leave the City Council on Friday, filed a petition Wednesday for a writ of mandamus — a legal command for performance of a duty — and pub- lic hearing on their open records request. The councilmen filed the request for the information Dec. 8. The city denied the request, claiming that the information was privileged, and on Dec. 22 asked the Texas Attorney General for an ANDERSON ESMOND opinion. The attorney general of service provider identifying issued a ruling March 24, stating information." that the city could not withhold As of Thursday, the city had not information "consisting generally released the information. m o .(o (0 0 a n =� CL c CO M a c Q N o (D :3 O (D v m o o m 0 < ID c o ° 0 0 0 v -�73 v ° 3 Z-'3 ID M cn CD -_• w m Np (n v v Cn O ,, 0 0 7 (�D 3 r 0 0 c (D a- M a- < C am CL r �. v CL C c (D = c FD' ° GQ - ° � 7 Suit T O co 0 "O T = ID = T T 0 — -. M la (D = 0 M N FD 3 (D u c?� o �� O v (D O (D = Q 7 v G7 `z � C7 O a v m (D V S ao ` (p 0 0) N = O_ (D av m (D v m� O O (J1 CL (D Cn co o r U') cn � m c�D v 77 m 2 s � =3 (D < � (D < 7 O N N 3 a 7 From Al have a new council that will be sworn in tomorrow. The council will need to work together to make good public policy, and I hope we'll continue to do that." On April 1, former Assistant City Attorney Carla Robinson wrote to Esmond and Anderson about the attorney general's rul- ing. She stated that "a portion" of the information they requested could be disclosed. "There are criminal penalties for releasing information that is not public information," Cargill said. n O rt G O O �n n O rt (D O (!> v 04 a N N W ,--' M (D = a < (D M 7 ° (n o o O 0 0 3 CD c 0 0(D v Zr o w° (D O °—' j ° 0 (D (D . 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Robinson, who told Esmond and Anderson that they would have to pay for the photocopying of documents, said about 1Z." canceled checks made out to health -care providers are com- mingled with canceled checks, made out to city employees for medical reimbursements. City staff would have to separate the checks, edit out confidential information and make photo- copies of each, she said. The city would not compile the information, Robinson said, until Esmond and Anderson deposited 10 percent of the estimated cost. "I don't see the sense in paying for al]„ that information that we don't need, "Anderson said. "We wanted the opportunity to look at the information and, clearly, a lot of it is of no interest to us at all." Esmond and Anderson, in a joint statement released Thurs- day, said they suspected the delay in making the documents avail - ,ahip w.3S_C.CIXLL .Ot +^ 0 &W-TF iP[ implementing the city's ethics ordinance. The council passed the ordinance — which requires financial disclosure by members of the City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission and other city boards and committees — in October, but has not yet imple- mented it. "The unimplemented ethics ordinance would require certain public officials to file disclosure 3 F-3 "C (D v LTJ A� �i r• a of their assets and income annu- ally," the councilmen said in their statement. "Although provi- sion for monitoring financial gain is up to city ordinance, con- cealing transfers of public funds to a public official, their business or spouse is already a violation of state law." Esmond would not identify individuals alluded to. "I don't want this to be a politi- cal issue," he said. "This is a legal proceeding, not a political forum. That's why we waited until the last minute and after the election. If I had wanted to run for re -elec- tion, this would have been a great political issue." A hearing date had not been set as of late Thursday. The man- damus request will be heard by 85th District Court Judge J.D. Langley. The Eagle, Saturday, May 8, 1999 D tiff Attention Citizens of College Station... Your City needs you! The City of College Station is looking for citizens to serve on various City Committees. PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY The Eagle, Monday, May 1 C 19 NAME: TELEPHONE: (H) ADDRESS: Residence: ( Mailing: I have lived in College Station yrs. VOTERS CERTIFICATE NO. OCCUPATION OR AREA OF EXPERTISE: (If retired, please indicate former occupation or profession) EDUCATION (Optional): PROFESSIONAL AND /OR COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES: ADDITIONAL PERTINENT INFORMATION /REFERENCES: PLEASE INDICATE THE BOARDS, COMMISSIONS OR COMMITTEES YOU ARE INTERESTED IN. (List in order of preference). ** OCity Center Site Selection & Master Plan Committee ❑Senior Programs Advisory Committee ❑Lincoln Center Advisory Committee ❑Greenways Task Force 13B/CS Tourism Council ❑Conference Center Advisory Committee 0911 Brazos County Emergency Comm. Dist. ❑B /CS Economic Development Board Non Standing Committees (Signature of Applicant) ❑Cemetery Committee ❑Electrical Examining Board ❑Community Appearance Committee ❑Historic Preservation Committee ❑Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals ❑Joint Relief Funding Review Committee ❑Parks and Recreation Board ❑Wolf Pen Creek Design Review Board [ICS Business Development Corporation 7] Planning and Zoning Commission ❑Northgate Revitalization Board ❑Zoning Board of Adjustments ❑Facade Improvement Committee ❑Building and Standards Commission ❑Library Committee (Date) Standing Committees Please indicate if you are currently serving on a board /commission /committee Name of Board /Commission PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO CITY OF COLLEGE STATION CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE P.O. BOX 9960/ 1101 Texas Ave COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS 77842 Phone: 764 -3541 Fax: 764 -6377 www.ci.college - station.tx.us College Station City Council Workshop Meeting Thursday, May 13, 1999 at 4:00 p.m. City Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue Details on any of the following items maybe picked upon request in the City Secretary's Office (764 -3541) in the College Station City Hall located at 1101 Texas Avenue. 1. Discussion of consent agenda items listed for Regular Council Meeting. 2. Discussion & possible action on selection criteria & appointment process for Council appointed citizens committees. 3. Discussion & possible action on legislative items. 4. Committee Reports 5. Agenda Request by Councilmembers 6. Council Calendars 7. Executive Session & Staff reports will immediately follow in the training room. Topics to be discussed: Staff & Legal reports, Real Estate, Personnel. 8. Final action on Executive Session, if necessary. Regular City Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m. 9. Pledge of Allegiance; Invocation; Consider request for absence from meeting Presentation - National Senior Health & Fitness Day; Public Service Recognition Week; Emergency Medical Services Week 10. Consent Agenda: Discussion and possible action on the following items: 10.1 Consider minutes for City Council regular meeting April 22, 1999. 10.2 RFP 99 -12 - Proposal for cellular phone service in the amt. of $46,750. Recommend award to AT &T Wireless as lowest, responsible bidder meeting specifications. 10.3 Bid No. 99 -49 - Annual purchase agreement for bunker gear & fire accessories in the amt. of $15,790.50. Recommend award to Wilson Fire as lowest, responsible bidder meeting specifications. 10.4 RFQ No. 99 -53 - The selection of a consulting firm for the engineering design & construction management to upgrade high service pumping facilities at Dowling Road Pump Station & comprehensive planning for water storage & distribution. Recommend award to Camp, Dresser & McKee. 10.5 Bid No. 99 -66 - Reject all bids for the purchase of self - propelled chipspreader. 10.6 Bid No. 99 -71 - Development of Edelweiss Park in the amt. of $209,140. Recommend award to John Boegner, General Contractors of Bryan, Texas as lowest, responsible bidder meeting specifications. 10.7 Bid No. 99 -72 - The purchase of a bucket truck with aerial device in the amt. of $97,199. Recommend award to Altec Industries as lowest, responsible bidder, meeting specifications. 10.8 An Agreement between the City of College Station & Callaway House College Station, Ltd for the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of George Bush Drive at Olsen Blvd & the private drive of Callaway Dormitory. The cost is estimated to be $100,000. 10.9 Approving a resolution to enter into a professional design services contract with McClure Engineering for the preparation of construction documents for the Eastgate Residential Utility Rehabilitation, Phase 2 in the amount of $1,087,000. 10.10 The proposed Impact Fee Sewer Line Agreement with the Crowley Development Corp. to provide design plans & specifications for the construction of the Spring Creek Phase II impact fee sewer trunkline. 10.11 To proceed with negotiations for professional engineering services for the Northgate Sewer Trunkline Rehabilitation Project. 10.12 Memo. of Understanding for the City's participation in a collaborative formation of the Bryan - College Station Consolidated Health Facility & a Financial Agreement between the City of College Station & Brazos Valley Community Action Agency, Inc. 10.13 The Community Development Block Grant public services funding for City Depts. for FY 2000. Public service programs include Teen Apprenticeship Program, $18,250., & Kids Klub, $45,504. 10.14 A professional services contract with Swoboda Engineering, of College Station, Texas for the retrofit of the main electrical feed equipment at the Sandy Point Pump Station in the amt. of $19,500. 10.15 Regarding a request by the Brazos Valley Council of Governments' Revolving Loan Fund Program to contribute $10,466.34 in pledged match funds allocated for business loans in College Station. 10.16 No. 99 -108 - A contract for professional services with Camp Dresser & McKee, of Austin, Texas for construction of odor control improvements at the Carter Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant in the amt. of $253,900. 11. Regular Agenda: Discussion & possible action on the following items: 11.1 Public hearing, discussion & possible action of an appeal of denial of a Conditional Use Permit, use only, for a church & day care to be located in the Wolf Pen Creek district at 6900 East Bypass, formerly known as Wolfe Nursery. 11.2 The guaranteed max. price for the College Station Conference Center, approval of amendments to project agreement & contracts for Construction Management Services regarding the guaranteed maximum price. 11.3 Appointments to Council Subcommittees. 11.4 Selection of a Mayor ProTem for a term from May 1999 to May 2000. 12. Hear Visitors 13. Adjourn The Eagle, Tuesday, May 11, 1999 �q 61 Alphonse 'Al' Holik Jr. Nov. 18, 1940 — May 10, 1999 Services for Alphonse "Al" Holik Jr., 58, of Bryan are set for 10 a.m. Thursday at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bryan. The Rev. John McCaffrey will offici- ate. Burial will be in the College Sta tion City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 -9:30 a.m. Thursday at Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 ., ,,-, WPrinesdav at the funeral home. Mr. Holik died Monday in St. Joseph Regional Health Center. He was born in Bryan and was a security guard at Texas A &M Universi- ty. He and his family owned and operated Holik's Grocery in Col g lege Station for about 30 years. He was a mem- ber of Knights of Columbus Coun- cil #1834 and of HOLIK St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Kathleen Sperry Holik of College Station; a niece, Lynell Wozencraft of College Station; and two nephews, Michael Divin and James Divin, both of Col- lege Station. Memorials may be given to the St. Joseph Church building fund, or to the Brazos Animal Shelter. The Eagle, Wednesday, May 12, 1999 CS group to focus on roads Association to ask city to delay Bush project By BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff Writer If the College Station City Council thought it had earned a reprieve from the traffic fuss in the College Hills area, Roland Allen intends to make it a tempo- rary one. "We're going to present a petition to the council Thursday asking them to put on hold the George Bush Drive East widening project," he said Tuesday. The "we" Allen referred to was the College Hills Neighborhood Association, which he conceived and which officially formed Tuesday evening. Members of all 1,440 households in the College Hills area — from Texas Avenue to Texas 6 and University Drive to Harvey Road — are eligible to join, but only about 30 people showed up for the organizational meeting in the College Hills Elementary School cafeteria. Those 30 unanimously voted to urge the council to halt the George Bush Drive East project. The project would widen the street to four lanes with a median between Texas Avenue and Harvey Road and elimi- nate all the houses along the north side of George Bush Drive East. "It channels traffic into our neighborhood and will cause some people to lose their homes," Allen said. "This is a bad plan for our neighborhood." The group also will urge the city to install orna- mental entrances with signs on streets leading into the neighborhood, work with residents to improve the general condition of the neighborhood, and on traffic planning and street modifications. "We feel this group needs to organize to maintain our streets and protect our neighborhood," he said. The group passed its resolutions after heated argu- ments about who could be a member. Allen started the evening by insisting that mem- bership be denied to members of other neighborhood associations, specifically the College Woodlands Neighborhood Association, which formed several years ago to fight for closing Munson Avenue. He wrote that provision into a proposed set of bylaws for the group. Dan Harrison, who lives on Dominik Drive, object- ed and urged open membership. "The City Council basically mucked up the whole issue," he said. "The more strength we have, the more we can speak with one voice. If we can get together, we'll have that much greater push and puI Allen later was overruled by a solid majority, but only after officers were elected. He was elected pres- ident of the group. Wolf Pen Creek center awaits vote co ao� cD a cD o . N By BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff Writer A guaranteed maximum price for the city of College Station's conference cen- ter to be built at Wolf Pen Creek has been negotiated and awaits City Council approval Thursday. The council will be asked to approve a $6,459,996 maximum price for the con- ference center. Existing agreements with the developer, Wolf Pen Creek, Ltd., and Dal -Mac Construction Co., the construction manager for the project, include a $6 million maximum price and also will have to be amended, Assistant City Manager Tom Brymer said Tues- day. The project must be put out for bids, and all costs above the $6.459 million fig- ure, excluding city - initiated construc- tion change orders, will be absorbed b y the developer, City Manager Skip Noe said. The council also will have a public hearing and consider an appeal by Tim- othy Green, pastor of Brazos Valley Community Church, which asks the council to overturn a denial of his con- ditional -use permit request. Green requested the conditional -use permit for a church and day care facili- ty to be located at 6900 E. Bypass. The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously denied his request. In other business, the council will: ■ Consider a $253,900 contract for engineering design and construction management to fix odor problems at the Carter Creek Wastewater Treatment plant. ■ Consider a $209,140 contract with 59 - - �° aq rA CD CD E ° C �o� CD CD o0 o n° (D Cn bo'� ID 11 o� pe CD I (n ID CD I V Z CD �C � (D'01• �� �� i t3 W (D �• v o� Boegner General Contractors of Bryan to develop Edelweiss Park. ■ Consider an agreement with Call- away House College Station Ltd. for the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of George Bush Drive and Olsen Boulevard. Callaway House will pay the city $21,904 of the estimated $100,000 cost. ■ Consider allocating $43,000 of the city's Community Development Block Grant funds. The Parks and Recreation Department has asked that the Parks Department Kids Club receive $24,750 and the Human Resources Teen Appren- ticeship program receive $18,250. The requests are the same as last year, offi- cials said. During the workshop session, the See CENTER, Page A13 3 c NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station City Council will hold a public hearing to consider rezoning request for approximately 5.8 acres, located along the west side of State Highway 6, 700 feet south of Graham Road, from R -6 Apartment High Density to C -1 General Commercial. The site is a portion of a 35.854 acre tract in the Robert Stevenson League, Abstract 54. The City Council approved this request on March 25, 1999 with conditions. The applicant is requesting the City to remove these conditions from the zoning. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:00 p.m. meeting of the Council on Thursday, May 27, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact me at (409) 764 -3570. Sabine McCully Senior Planner 5 -12 -99 PUBLIC HEARING The College Station City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a rezon- ing request for approximate- ly 7.2 acres, 3775 F &B Road, located approximately 290 feet west of FM 2818, south of F &B Road, from R- 1 Single Family Residential to C -1 General Commercial. The City Council considered a C -2 Commercial Industrial request on March 25, 1999 and directed the Planning and Zoning Commission to consider C -1 zoning. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:00 p.m. meeting of the Council on Thursday, May 27, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -35 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -298 For additional information, please contact me at (409) 764 -3570. Sabine McCully Senior Planner 5 -12 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a re- quest to rezone 1105 and 1107 Wellborn Road, locat- ed near the intersection of Holleman Drive; from R -1 Single Family Residential to C -1 General Commercial. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:00 p.m. meeting of the Council on Thursday, May 27, 1999. The Eagle, Wednesday, May 12, 1999 Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call. (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact meat (409) 764 -3570. Sabine McCully Senior Planner 5 -12 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to con- sider a SETBACK VAR- IANCE for 3225 INNS -' BRUCK CR. APPLICANT IS STYLECRAFT BUILD- ERS. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:00 p.m. meeting of the board on TUESDAY, MAY 18, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information. please contact me at (409) 764 -3570. SHAUNA ANDERSON STAFF PLANNER 5 -12 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to con - sider a VARIANCE for 3047 BARRON CUT OFF RD. APPLICANT IS JACKIE E. COOK FOR BETTY J. WIL- BORN. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:00 p.m. meeting of the board on TUESDAY, MAY 18, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact me at (409) 764 -3570. SHAUNA ANDERSON STAFF PLANNER 5 -12 -99 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -83 8 Passenger Van The City of College Sta- tion is accepting bids for the above referenced item. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division, City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, May 26, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. A complete set of specifica- tions and bidding documents is availabl, at the above ad- dress, Mon -Fri, 8:OOAM - S:OOPM. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. Please visit our website at www.ci.college-station.tx.us for further information on this and other available bids, tab- ulations and plan holder lists. 5- 12 -99, 5 -19 -99 • Wolf Pen From A7 antee. "It's now a matter for the attor- neys doing the legal work and get- ting documents prepared," he said. The project is a public - private partnership between the develop- er, Wolf Pen Creek Limited, and the city of College Station. The developer will own the 200 -room Sheraton Hotel and the city will own the 45,000 square -foot confer- ence center. The developer will invest at least $21 million in the Wolf Pen complex gets funds By BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff Writer The Wolf Pen Creek Hotel/Con- ference Center project took a giant leap forward Wednesday when officials announced that two investment firms have pledged to finance the $19- million hotel. Jim Allen and Davis McGill, who head up an investment group that will provide equity funding for the project, announced Wednesday at City Hall that Oxford International of Bethesda, Md., and Corpfinance Internation- al Inc. of Toronto will complete the legal and financial documents within three weeks. Allen announced March 3 that the two companies would finance the project, but Wednesday's announcement provided the guar- See WOLF PEN, Page Al2 project, which will allow repay- ment of bonds the city will issue to fund the conference center through ad valorem taxes. The last chapter in the financ- ing for the project will unfold Thursday when the City Council considers a guaranteed maxi- mum price of $6,459,996 for the conference center. The figure was negotiated between the developer and city staff. In 1997, voters gave approval for the city to issue $6 million in revenue bonds for the conference center. The additional $500,000 price tag is a result of higher con- struction and othgr costs, City Manager Skip Noe said. If the council approves the negotiated price, construction drawings for the project will be made complete within 75 days, Assistant City Manager Tom Brymer said. Groundbreaking ceremonies will be held in late July, officials said, and the project completed about 18 months after that. Mayor Lynn McIlhaney expressed relief that the fmanc- ' ing had been attained. "I'm glad we've finally gotten to this point," she said. "This is the first step for us to get into the [convention business] we want to reach. Hopefully, we can have the project completed in 18 to 20 months that everyone can be proud of." The Eagle, Thursday, May 13, 1999 LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 2381 WAS PASSED AND AP- PROVED ON APRIL 8, 1999 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION meeting in regular session at the College Sta- tion Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue, said notice of meeting posted in accordance with Title 5, Texas Government Code. Said Ordinance, signed by the Mayor and duly recorded in the official records of the city, is captioned as follows: AN ORDINANCE REZON- ING A PARCEL OF LAND TOTALING 0.3421 ACRES LOCATED IN THE MOR- GAN RECTOR LEAGUE ABSTRACT 46 TRACT 56, AS RECORDED IN VOL- UME 441, PAGE 36 OF THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS. This property was rezoned from WPC Wolf Pen Creek to C -1 General Commercial. A public hearing was held and notice was provided in the Eagle according to pro- visions in the Zoning Ordi- hance. Any person, firm or corporation violating any provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not less than Twenty Five Dol- lars ($25.00) nor more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each day such violation shall continue or be permitted to continue. shall be deemed a separate of- fense. Said Ordinance shall become effective ten days after its date of passage by the City Council as provided by Section 35 of the City Charter of the City of Col- lege Station. A complete text of the ordinance is filed in the office of the City Sec- retary. Connie Hooks City Secretary 5- 13 -99, 5 -14 -99 ORDINANCE NO. 2383 WAS PASSED AND AP- PROVED ON APRIL 22, 1999 BY THE CITY COUN- CIL OF THE CITY OF COL- LEGE STATION meeting in regular session at the Col- lege Station Council Cham- bers, 1101 Texas Avenue, said notice of meeting post- ed in accordance with Title 5, Texas Government Code. Said Ordinance, signed by the Mayor and duly recorded, in the official records of the city, is captioned as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMEND' ING CHAPTER 10, "TRAF- FIC CODE" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STA- TION, TEXAS, BY AMEND- ING CERTAIN SECTIONS AS SET OUT BELOW; PROVIDING A SEVERABIL- ITY CLAUSE; AND DE- CLARING A PENALTY. Section 3.E(2)(n)(8), is here- by amended to read as fol- lows: "Rock Prairie Road West, for traffic moving east and west shall be forty (40) miles per hour from the intersection of Rock Prairie Road West and State Highway 6 to the inter- section of Rock Prairie Road West and FM 2154 (Well- born Road)." Any person, firm or corpora- tion violating any provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misde- meanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not less than Twenty Five Dollars ($25.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00). Each day such violation shall continue or be permitted to continue, shall be deemed a separate offense. Said Ordinance shall become effective ten days after its date of pas- sage by the City Council as provided by Section 35 of the City Charter of the City of College Station. A com- plete text of the ordinance is filed in the office of the City Secretary. Connie Hooks City Secretary 5- 13 -99, 5 -14 -99 LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 2386 WAS PASSED AND AP- PROVED ON APRIL 22, 1999 BY THE CITY COUN- CIL OF THE CITY OF COL- LEGE STATION meeting in regular session at the Col- lege Station Council Cham- bers, 1101 Texas Avenue, said notice of meeting post- ed in accordance with Title 5, Texas Government Code. Said Ordinance, signed by the Mayor and duly recorded in the official records of the city, is captioned as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMEND- ING CHAPTER 9, "SUBDI- VISIONS", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STA- TION, TEXAS, BY AMEND- ING CERTAIN SECTIONS AS SET OUT BELOW: PROVIDING A SEVERABIL- ITY CLAUSE; AND DE- CLARING A PENALTY. Chapter 9, Section 1B, (Function of the City Coun- cil) is hereby amended. A complete text of the ordi- nance is available in the City Secretary's office. Any person, firm or corpora- tion violating any provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misde- meanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not less than Twenty Five Dollars ($25.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00). Each day such violation shall continue or be permitted to continue, shall be deemed a separate offense. Said Ordinance shall become effective ten days after its date of pas- sage by the City Council as provided by Section 35 of the City Charter of the City of College Station. Connie Hooks City Secretary 5- 13 -99, 5 -14 -99 The Eagle, Thursday, May 13, 1999 IL REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -84 Various Distribution & Pad - mount Electrical Transform- ers - Annual Blanket Order The City of College Sta- tion is accepting bids for the above referenced item. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, May 27, 1999. at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. A complete set of specifica- tions and bidding documents is available at the above ad- dress, Mon -Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. Please visit our website at www.ci.college-station,tx.us for further information on this and available bids, tabula- tions and plan holder lists. 5/13/99 & 5/20/99 LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 2385 WAS PASSED AND AP- PROVED ON APRIL 22, 1999 BY THE CITY COUN- CIL OF THE CITY OF COL - LEGE STATION meeting in fegular session at the Col- lege Station Council Cham- bers, 1101 Texas Avenue, said notice of meeting post- ed in accordance with Title 5, Texas Government Code. Said Ordinance, signed by the Mayor and duly recorded in the official records of the city, is captioned as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMEND- ING CHAPTER 15, "IM- PACT FEES" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COL- LEGE STATION, TEXAS, BY AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS AS SET OUT BELOW; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING A PEN- ALTY. Chapter 15, Section III, is hereby amended. A com- plete text of the ordinance is available in the City Secreta- ry's office. Any person, firm or corpora- tion violating any provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misde- meanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not less than Twenty Five Dollars ($25.00) nor more than Two Thou- sand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each day such violation shall continue or be permitted to continue, shall be deemed a separate offense. Said Ordi- hance shall become effec- tive ten days after its date of passage by the City Council as provided by Section 35 of the City Charter of the City of College Station. Connie Hooks City Secretary 5- 13 -99, 5 -14 -99 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -64 Northgate Promenade Cleanup The City of College Sta- tion is accepting bids for the Cleanup of the Northgate Promenade. Bids will be re- ceived at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division, City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, May 27, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. A complete set of specifica- tions and bidding documents is available at the above ad dress, Mon -Fri, 8:OOAM 5:OOPM. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari ties. 5- 13 -99, 5 -20 -99 The Eagle, Thursday, May 13, 1999 Residents return 0 after leak The Eagle, Friday, May 14, 1999 (coo fi n ved 6 0 fat* ) A lone firefighter walks past a ditch filled with a gas was ruptured by workers digging a trench on Greens cloud that hangs near the ground like fog after a pipeline Prairie Road near Pebble Creek on Thursday. Cut gas line's vapor prompts evacuations By BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff Writer Residents of about 75 homes in the Pebble Creek subdivision were allowed back into their homes Thursday evening after being forced to evacuate for about four hours because of a gas leak on Greens Prairie Road. Workers trenching for a new sewer line nicked an underground liquid petroleum gas pipeline Thursday morning, releasing clouds of vaporized, flammable gas. The break caused no injuries, but emergency officials ordered the evacuation early afternoon because air - monitoring equip- ment detected pools of the gas lin- gering in low areas in the neigh- borhood, College Station Fire Chief Dave Giordano said. The gas, which contains propane and butane, is heavier than air and ■ Gas leak tips /A2 highly combustible. The evacuation ended at 6:33 p.m., officials said, and residents, were allowed back in their homes. Representatives of the pipeline company monitored the leak throughout the night Thursday, reporting air - monitoring readings every 30 minutes. Officials said repair crews would start working early Friday morning. One official said the repair could take about an hour, depending on the available equip- ment and materials, and that Greens Prairie Road east of Texas 6 could be reopened by Friday evening. Earlier in the day, the Public Utilities Department pressurized sewer lines in the subdivision to prevent the gas from migrating See GAS LEAK, Page A2 Gas leak From A 1 into the sewer system, Assistant Fire Chief Eric Hurt said. During the evacuation, resi- dents with no place to go were bused to the College Station Con- ference Center. Students of Peb- ble Creek Elementary School who live in the evacuated area were kept at the school, where they were picked up by their parents. Other students were bused home as usual, officials said. Golfers at Pebble Creek Country Club also were asked to vacate. The pipe is owned by Seminole Pipeline, which in turn is owned by the Williams Co. Don Hoff- man, a safety consultant for the Williams Co., said about 12 employees of Pumpco, the Pipeline contractor that will do the repairs, arrived on the scene at 2 p.m. Repairs, however, had to wait for the residual gas to dissipate. Valves containing the leak were separated by about 8 miles of pipe, so repairs were delayed for several hours while the Pipeline was emptied of gas. Hoffman said the gas is trans- ported at about 200 pounds of pressure. At 2:30 p.m., he said pressure had dropped to 110 Pounds, and was dropping about one pound a minute. He estimat- ed repairs would start at about 9 P.m. and take all night. "We'll cord9n off the area and let the pipeline blow down," he said. Firefighters were called to the scene at 9:57 a.m., and police blocked off Greens Prairie Road north of Texas 6 to about a quar- ter -mile south of the entrance to the Pebble Creek subdivision. Still under the pressure, the liq- uid gas vaporized in the air, cre- ating — like dry ice in water — billowing white clouds that drift- ed slowly on a soft, northerly breeze toward the Pebble Creek subdivision. Workers for Texcon, a Bryan - based utilities construction com- pany, were using a track hoe to dig a ditch for a new sewer line in the area of the gas line. The teeth of the track hoe's bucket peeled the top off the pipeline, releasing the gas, according to Texcon The pipe was about 36 inches below ground, which is the proper depth, according to Mary McDaniel, assistant director of pipeline safety for the Texas Rail- road Commission. The commis- sion regulates gas pipelines. 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Now, all this has set me back at least an hour." Bill Conaway, the College Sta- tion school district's transporta- tion director, said the shuttle arrangements were not hard to coordinate. It wasn't anything of a prob- lem for us at all," he said. "All the kids who live in Pebble Creek ride the same bus anyway, so we just redirected it over here." District spokeswoman Kelly Robic said district officials will monitor progress at the site. "Pebble Creek, the elementary school, was never evacuated, so I don't know if tomorrow it or any- thing else will be affected," she said. "We're hoping they'll get this all cleaned up and it will be over." WHAT TO DO IF YOU FIND A GAS LEAK If you find a pipeline leak or sus- pect there might be a problem: ■ Immediately leave the area on foot. ■ Warn others to stay away from the leak. Also, take the following precau- tions: ■ Turn off any machinery or equipment. If a vapor cloud has surrounded a piece of running equipment, do not go into the vapor cloud to turn off the equip- ment. ■ Do not drive into or near a vapor cloud because the car engine could ignite the vapor. ■ Do not create any sparks or heat sources. Do not start a car, turn on or off light switches, or light a match or cigarette. • Turn off any gas pilot lights. • In an emergency, call 911, the College Station Fire Depart - meA at 7643700 or the Bryan Fire Department at 821 -5970. Eagle photo /Butch Ireland College Station school district students register with volunteers at the Yahooz youth center after a gas leak Thursday afternoon kept them from their homes. Their parents later came to the center to pick them up. Gs OKs Wolf Pen project By BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff Writer The College Station City Coun- cil on Thursday unanimously approved a price agreement for a proposed city -owned conference center, allowing the Wolf Pen Creek Hotel /Conference Center to move into the final design phase. City staff and the developer of the project, Wolf Pen Creek Limit- ed, negotiated a $6,459,996 guaran- teed maximum price for the con- ference center and $120,000 for construction management. The price was not a bid, but the maxi- mum figure the city will pay for Council From A9 to it," he said. The city will finance the con- ference center with $5.5 million in certificates of obligation and $500,000 from other loan funds. The bonds will be paid back over 20 years by revenue collected in a Tax Increment Financing district already set up for the Wolf Pen Creek area and hotel/motel tax revenues from the 200 -room Sher- aton Hotel that will be built next door with private funds provided by the developer. The developer has agreed to invest at least $21 million in the hotel and other facilities, which will provide the tax base neces- sary to repay the debt through ad valorem taxes without raising property taxes. Don Reel, representing two firms that will provide debt financing and some equity fund- ing for the hotel, said the final financing commitments and agreements would be ready in about 30 days. construction of the conference center. Any costs over that will be paid by the developer, Assistant City Manager Tom Brymer told the council. Councilman Larry Mariott questioned Dal -Mac Construction Co. representative Rick Bachmey- er about why the guaranteed max- imum prices jumped $500,000 over Previous estimates. Dal -Mac Con- struction Co. will be the construc- tion manager for the conference center. Mariott, a home builder, point- ed out that concrete prices are not as high as assumed in the price estimation. Once the ink is dry on the financing arrangements, Brymer said the architect will draw final design plans and bid out the con- struction. Groundbreaking could take place in late July, with construc- tion completed within 18 to 20 months. In other business, the council turned down a request for a con- ditional- use permit to allow Bra- zos Valley Community Church to occupy the vacant Wolfe Nursery lot at the corner of Holleman Drive and Texas 6. By a vote of 3 -1, with Mayor Lynn Mcllhaney voting no, the council denied an appeal by the church to overturn a previous unanimous denial by the Plan- ning and Zoning Commission for the conditional -use permit. New council members Maloney, Win - nie Garner and James Massey, who heard the request as mem- bers of the commission, abstained from the discussion and vote. Pastor Timothy Green, repre- sented by attorney Rob Holt, argued that the church was com- patible with development plans for the Wolf Pen Creek corridor, "I see you haven't done your homework in concrete prices, and I'm wondering about other items here," he said. Bachmeyer said the increase was due in part to higher con- struction costs, including materi- als and a tight labor market that is pushing up wages. Councilman Dennis Maloney said he was not happy with the price increase, but that the guar- antee maximum price was just that — a guarantee, not a bid. "We hope to see it come in at the original price, or reasonably close See COUNCIL, Page Al2 would support neighboring busi- nesses that wanted to serve alco- holic beverages, and had strong property and constitutiona} rights to occupy the site. The church would have used the existing building for services and - established a day -care facility for about 100 children. Councilman Ron Silvia argued that the day -care center and con- gregation would face safety prob _ lems at that location, but HdW said patrons of any other busi- ness that would locate on the site would face the same safety cot cerns. "It will be the same issue 4 everyone there," Holt said. Afterward, Green said he was disappointed, but his church of 60 members would look for another site. The council also unanimously approved a $253,900 contract for design and construction manage- ment of odor control improve- ments at the Carter Creek Waste- water Plant, and an agreement with Callaway House College Sta- tion for the installation of a traf- fic signal at the intersection of George Bush Drive and Olseh' Boulevard. r The Eagle, Friday, May 14, 1999 OFFICERS OF THE YEAR Special to The Eagle Officers from the Bryan and College Station police departments, ored Thursday during the seventh annual Law Enforcement Appreci- Texas A &M University Police Department, Brazos County Sheriff's ation Day. The "Officers of the Year," posing with their supervisors, Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety were hon- were honored before more than 400 people at the Brazos Center. Five honored for exceptional service in region By GENEVA WHITMARSH Eagle Staff Writer successful law enforcement officer must exhibit three characteristics, keynote speaker J.C. Dozier told more than 400 people gathered at the Brazos Center on Thursday to celebrate Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. "Honesty, integrity and compassion are crucial," said Dozier, the executive director of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. "In a perfect world, the baseball play- ers would be complaining about the big contracts that police officers get, Ibut] our profession is an affair of the heart, not the pocketbook," he said. Officers from the Bryan and College Station police departments, Texas A &M University Police Department, Brazos County Sheriffs Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety were honored at the seventh annual event. David Bigley was recognized as the Bryan Police Department's "Officer of the Year." A 17 -year veteran of the department, Bigley currently serves in the criminal investigation division, where he documents, processes and, in some cases, re- creates crime scenes that later aid prosecutors in presenting their cases. Fred Kindell was named the Brazos County Sheriffs Department "Officer of the Year." A veteran of the Burleson County Sheriffs Department, Kindell came to Brazos County in 1994 to serve as assistant jail administrator. He currently serves in the investigations division. The Texas A &M University Police Department's "Officer of the Year" is Mike Johnson, an A &M student who is working toward a degree in sociology. Johnson serves as a field training officer and a member of the newly formed See OFFICERS, Page Al2 The Eagle, Friday, May 14, 1999 ( (.m� Wed 0 h �atkl ) Officer S 4 mounted horse patrol. He "went ly completed the International Police Mountain Bike Associa- tion course. Patrick Massey was recognized as the College Station Police Department's "Officer of the ; Year." Last year, he served as the lead investigator in a child pornography case that resulted in the capture of a fugitive fea- tured on the TV program Ameri- ca's Most Wanted. Massey also recovered more. . than $56,000 worth of stolen prop- erty — almost half of the $122,000 recovered by the entire criminal investigations division. - Maria Field was named the Texas Department of Public Safe ty's "Officer of the Year." Field currently serves as a trooper at the Bryan Driver License Office - a position in which she has served countless felony and mis- demeanor warrants. Ida Frances Sadler Jan. 29, 1918 — May 10, 1999 Graveside services for Ida Frances Sadler, 81, of Houston are set for 11 a.m. Friday in College Station Ceme- tery. Don Avera will officiate. Arrangements are under the direc- tion of Callaway -Jones Funeral Home in Bryan. Ms. Sadler died Monday at her home. She was born in Willis Point, Texas, and was a graduate of Willis Point High School. Survivors include seven cousins, Stanley Avera and Pam Fitch, both of Simonton, Texas; Ann Fregia and Don Avera, both of Missouri City, Texas; Bill B. Blakeley of Dallas; Mrs. H.A. Baker of Willis Point, and Frank Green Jr. of Shreveport, La. Pauline Cotropia March 31, 1916 — May 13, 1999 Services for Pauline Cotropia, 83, of Bryan are set for 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Bryan. The Rev. John McCaffrey of St. Joseph's Catholic Church will offici- ate. Burial will be in College Station Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to the time of the COTROPIA services Satur- day at Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Ms. Cotropia died Thursday in St. Joseph Regional Health Center. She was born in Bryan and was a former member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hearne, where she was a member of the Women's Altar Soci- ety. Survivors include two sons and a daughter -in -law, Joseph Cotropia of Philadelphia, Pa. and Charles and Marvelyn Cotropia of Garland, Texas; two sisters, Annette Triola of Bryan and Minnie Evans of Marino Valley, Calif. and three grandchildren. F. Ae Eagle, Friday, May 14, 1999 4W LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 2381 WAS PASSED AND AP- PROVED ON APRIL 8, 1999 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION meeting in regular session at the College Sta- tion Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue, said notice of meeting posted in accordance with Title 5, Texas Government Code. Said Ordinance, signed by the Mayor and duly recorded in the official records of the city, is captioned as follows: AN ORDINANCE REZON- ING A PARCEL OF LAND TOTALING 0.3421 ACRES LOCATED IN THE MOR- GAN RECTOR LEAGUE ABSTRACT 46 TRACT 56, AS RECORDED IN VOL- UME 441, PAGE 36 OF THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS. This property was rezoned from WPC Wolf Pen Creek to C -1 General Commercial. A public hearing was held and notice was provided in the Eagle according to pro- visions in the Zoning Ordi- nance. Any person, firm or corporation violating any provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not less than Twenty Five Dol- lars ($25.00) nor more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each day such violation shall continue or be permitted to continue, shall be deemed a separate of- fense. Said Ordinance shall become effective ten days after its date of passage by the City Council as provided by Section 35 of the City Charter of the City of Col- lege Station. A complete text of the ordinance is filed in the office of the City Sec- retary. Connie Hooks City Secretary 5- 13 -99, 5 -14 -99 LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 2385 WAS PASSED AND AP- PROVED ON APRIL 22, 1999 BY THE CITY COUN- CIL OF THE CITY OF COL- LEGE STATION meeting in regular session at the Col- lege Station Council Cham- bers, 1101 Texas Avenue, said notice of meeting post- ed in accordance with Title 5, Texas Government Code. Said Ordinance, signed by the Mayor and duly recorded in the official records of the city, is captioned as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMEND- ING CHAPTER 15, "IM- PACT FEES" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COL- LEGE STATION, TEXAS, BY AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS AS SET OUT BELOW; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING A PEN- ALTY. Chapter 15, Section III, is hereby amended. A com- plete text of the ordinance is available in the City Secreta- ry's office. Any person, firm or corpora- tion violating any provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misde- meanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not less than Twenty Five Dollars ($25.00) nor more than Two Thou- sand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each day such violation shall continue or be permitted to continue, shall be deemed a separate offense. Said Ordi- nance shall become effec- tive ten days after its date of passage by the City Council as provided by Section 35 of the City Charter of the City'i of College Station. Connie Hooks City Secretary 5- 13 -99. 5 -14 -99 LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 2383 WAS PASSED AND AP- PROVED ON APRIL 22, 1999 BY THE CITY COUN- CIL OF THE CITY OF COL- LEGE STATION meeting in regular session at the Col- lege Station Council Cham- bers, 1101 Texas Avenue, said notice of meeting post- ed in accordance with Title 5, Texas Government Code. Said Ordinance, signed by the Mayor and duly recorded in the official records of the city, is captioned as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMEND- ING CHAPTER 10, "TRAF- FIC CODE" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STA- TION, TEXAS, BY AMEND- ING CERTAIN SECTIONS AS SET OUT BELOW; PROVIDING A SEVERABIL- ITY CLAUSE; AND DE- CLARING A PENALTY. Section 3.E(2)(n)(8), is here- by amended to read as fol- lows: "Rock Prairie Road West, for traffic moving east and west shall be forty (40) miles per hour from the intersection of i Rock Prairie Road West and State Highway 6 to the inter- section of Rock Prairie Road, West and FM 2154 (Well- I born Road)." Any person, firm or corpora- tion violating any provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misde- meanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not less than Twenty Five Dollars ($25.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00). Each day such violation shall continue or be permitted to continue, shall be deemed a separate offense. Said Ordinance shall become effective ten days after its date of pas- sage by the City Council as orovided by Section 35 of the City Charter of the City'. A College Station. A com- Mete text of the ordinance is 'iled in the office of the City Secretary. Connie Hooks City Secretary 5- 13 -99, 5 -14 -99 LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 2386 WAS PASSED AND AP- PROVED ON APRIL 22, 1999 BY THE CITY COUN- CIL OF THE CITY OF COL- LEGE STATION meeting in regular session at the Col- lege Station Council Cham- bers, 1101 Texas Avenue, said notice of meeting post- ed in accordance with Title 5, Texas Government Code. Said Ordinance, signed by the Mayor and duly recorded in the official records of the city, is captioned as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMEND- ING CHAPTER 9, "SUBDI- VISIONS", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STA- TION, TEXAS, BY AMEND- ING CERTAIN SECTIONS AS SET OUT BELOW: PROVIDING A SEVERABIL- ITY CLAUSE, AND DE- CLARING A PENALTY. Chapter 9, Section 1 B, (Function of the City Coun- cil) is hereby amended. A complete text of the ordi- nance is available in the City Secretary's office. Any person, firm or corpora- tion violating any provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misde- meanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not less than Twenty Five Dollars ($25.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00). Each day such violation shall continue or be permitted to continue, shall be deemed a separate offense. Said Ordinance shall become effective ten days after its date of pas- sage by the City Council as provided by Section 35 of the City Charter of the City of College Station. Connie Hooks City Secretary 5- 13 -99, 5 -14 -99 The Eagle, Friday, May 14, 1999 0 I CS council names zoning members The College Station City Council has appointed three new members to the Planning and Zoning Com- mission. The three individuals replace James Massey, Winnie Garner and Dennis Maloney, who were elected to the City Council on May 1. Wayne Rife, currently a member of the commission, will replace Massey as chairman for one year. The council appointed Judy War- ren, Joe Horlen and Richard Floyd to two -year terms on the commis- sion. Warren is a gerontology special- ist and a member of the College Woodlands Neighborhood Associa- tion; he lives on Francis Drive. Horlen is an attorney and lives on St. Andrews Drive in the Pebble Creek subdivision. Floyd is associate vice president for finance at Texas A &M Universi- ty and lives on Stonebriar Circle. The Eagle, Saturday, May 15, 1999 MAKING THE GRADE j � � o �n AI ` I By COLLEEN KAVANAGH Eagle Staff Writer L ocal law enforcement offi- cials are struggling to fill department vacancies with well- qualified applicants while trying to remain competi- tive with other state agencies and private businesses that offer higher salaries. Bryan Police Sgt. Donnie Manry said that, at a recent career fair, his department had a table set up between depart- ments from Plano and Carroll- ton, both in the Dallas metro - plex. He said those departments offer a starting salary of about $37,000. "That's compared to our starting salary of $23,500," he said. "Today's graduates are much more mobile and are willing to go just about any- where. Twenty -three thousand five hundred dollars versus $37,000 — where would you go? "Our biggest problem is that we are competing with agen- cies that are bigger and have a substantially higher tax base," Manry said. Texas A &M University Police Director Bob Wiatt said the problem of bigger police depart- ments luring away graduates holds true even with officers who have been commissioned. "Other departments are like sharks looking at red meat," he said. "We've lost officers to other departments that pay more money, like in the Dallas area. They look at good officers who are already commissioned and throw overtures at smaller departments." The higher - paying depart- ments are not confined to the Dallas area, College Station Police Sgt. Gary Bishop said. "Right down the road, the Memorial Village Police Department in Houston offers starting salaries between $35,000 and $36,000," he said. Not only are local agencies seeing competition from other state agencies, but also corpo- rations with the ability to pay high wages are recruiting from the same applicant pool as police departments, officials said. Bishop said attracting and keeping applicants has become tougher. "It's hard to compete with big bucks," he said. "It's hard to get people away from the dol- lars and it's not easy to get on with us because [the hiring pro- See RECRUITS, Page A4 O 6 , M CD M 0,1 (D CD r+ O Applicant Shelly Phelps of Rockdale is encouraged in the home stretch by Bryan officer Robert Bouvier. Police agencies struggling to fill vacancies o � o � UQ Cn � �O cD K p O+ � o. rr 0 Cn S. 0 0 to ." � 0 By COLLEEN KAVANAGH Eagle Staff Writer L ocal law enforcement offi- cials are struggling to fill department vacancies with well- qualified applicants while trying to remain competi- tive with other state agencies and private businesses that offer higher salaries. Bryan Police Sgt. Donnie Manry said that, at a recent career fair, his department had a table set up between depart- ments from Plano and Carroll- ton, both in the Dallas metro - plex. He said those departments offer a starting salary of about $37,000. "That's compared to our starting salary of $23,500," he said. "Today's graduates are much more mobile and are willing to go just about any- where. Twenty -three thousand five hundred dollars versus $37,000 — where would you go? "Our biggest problem is that we are competing with agen- cies that are bigger and have a substantially higher tax base," Manry said. Texas A &M University Police Director Bob Wiatt said the problem of bigger police depart- ments luring away graduates holds true even with officers who have been commissioned. "Other departments are like sharks looking at red meat," he said. "We've lost officers to other departments that pay more money, like in the Dallas area. They look at good officers who are already commissioned and throw overtures at smaller departments." The higher - paying depart- ments are not confined to the Dallas area, College Station Police Sgt. Gary Bishop said. "Right down the road, the Memorial Village Police Department in Houston offers starting salaries between $35,000 and $36,000," he said. Not only are local agencies seeing competition from other state agencies, but also corpo- rations with the ability to pay high wages are recruiting from the same applicant pool as police departments, officials said. Bishop said attracting and keeping applicants has become tougher. "It's hard to compete with big bucks," he said. "It's hard to get people away from the dol- lars and it's not easy to get on with us because [the hiring pro- See RECRUITS, Page A4 O 6 , M CD M 0,1 (D CD r+ O Applicant Shelly Phelps of Rockdale is encouraged in the home stretch by Bryan officer Robert Bouvier. Police agencies struggling to fill vacancies o � o � m CL 7 �C o� Recruits ............. ,,, ............ . . . . . . . . . . cedure] is such a long process, with thorough requirements." Ed Carmon, a senior trooper and safety education service offi- cer with the Texas Department of Public Safety, said much of the department's competition comes from businesses in Austin. "The money is so much bet- ter," he said. "And many troop- ers have degrees in certain fields, and [in business] they can do what their degree is in." Local agencies currently have openings they are looking to fill — Bryan has nine, College Sta- tion and University Police have four, DPS has 20 for its trooper school in September, and the Brazos County Sheriff's Depart- ment continually is recruiting. Sheriff Chris Kirk said the department recruits, from within — people are hired in entry -level jailer positions before they can move on to patrol, special ser- vices, investigations and various other positions. "We have seen a decrease in the number of applicants, but we are getting a fair share," he said. "The turnover rate is high in the jail, at around 25 percent, so we are constantly recruiting. "The advantages to working for a county or cities are the ben efits, and it is relatively infla- tion- proof," Kirk said. "You won't get rich quick, but you're guaranteed steady employment." Carmon said things that the DPS looks for include strong moral character, communication skills, common sense and some- one who can adapt to all types of situations. He said that, right now, the DPS is pushing to hire qualified minorities and women. "It can be hard to get women into law enforcement," he said. College Station and Bryan recently held tryouts for their openings, and applications for DPS troopers are due June 25. University Police officials are hoping to fill their vacancies for the next police academy in Sep- tember. Local officials said recruiting well- qualified applicants can be a challenge in itself. They must adhere to strenu- ous testing, background and record checks before they decide whom to hire. They require applicants to take a written test that includes reading comprehension, English and grammar — something Manry said seemed more diffi- cult than usual for the most recent set of Bryan Police Department applicants, who tried out April 30. Fifty -eight of 115 applicants did not pass the written portion of the testing, he said. "We had a 52 percent failure rate this time," Manry said. "Of the 58, 45 failed the English and grammar section. We have never had this high a failure rate on the written." All local agencies require some sort of written test, cover- ing skills such as reading, math, spelling, grammar, report writ- ing and general knowledp - Bishop said the College Station Police Department's written test is law- enforcement related, but does not require law- enforce- ment knowledge. He, like other agency officials, said the tests require general knowledge. Bryan and DPS applicants are required to pass physical fitness tests, which include a timed run, sit -ups and push -ups. For the Past four years, the DPS has been testing an applicant's arm, leg and back strength with a spe- cial machine that measures an applicant's ability to lift, grip and squat, Carmon said. "You have to put forth the effort, but not lift anything," he said. "We used to make appli- cants change a flat tire and lift certain things. With this machine, there's little chance of someone getting hurt." Andrew Barker, a police offi- cer in La Mesa, Texas, was one of 35 applicants who made it through the written and physical fitness parts of the Bryan test. He said the written test in La Mesa is more difficult. His department does not have a physical test, so he was ner- vous even before he started the push -ups part of the test. "I think the [1.5 -mile timed] run was the hardest part of try- outs," he said. "It's hard to do 100 percent and not feel any- thing. I'm always trying to do my best and what I project and what they see is, hopefully, the same thing." He said he's looking to move somewhere closer to Central Texas than La Mesa, which is 64 miles south of Lubbock. "I like the town and I like the department here," Barker said. Once applicants pass the writ- ten and/or physical testing processes, agency officials said they undertake strict and thor- ough background and criminal history investigations on all applicants. The .investigation checks for automatic disqualifiers, such as felony convictions, Class C mis- demeanor convictions within the past five years, and probation for offenses above Class C misde- meanors. Officials said many people apply despite the automatic dis- qualifiers. During the last recruiting drive by the Brazos County Sher- iff s Department, Kirk said, there were 140 applicants and, of those, 18 were eliminated because they had criminal back- grounds. Manry said some applicants may feel that no one will verify their personal histories and no one will ever find out. "We've had sex offenders, bur- glars and people with drug con- victions apply," he said. "Many come from bigger cities, think- ing this is a smaller department that will not check on these things. We had a person apply . who had been an officer before at another department and, through a background check, we learned that he had been involved in a burglary of a habi- tation while employed at the department. It's mind - boggling. "Unfortunately, a lot of agen- cies that have a smaller number of applicants will lower their standards to fill positions," he said. "We will not and have no . intention of lowering our stan- dards. We will not fill vacancies before we do that." Wiatt said he's never really seen a problem with people who have criminal records applying to be police officers at the Uni- versity Police Department. He said, however, that a person applied to be a security officer and the criminal history check revealed that his parole had been revoked on a murder con- viction. "He was arrested right there sitting in his chair," he said. Applicants also cannot have been convicted or placed on pro- bation for a driving- while - intoxi- cated or a driving under the influence offense within the past 10 years. Officials said those offenses are what disqualify the highest number of applicants. Carmon said he is amazed by the number of people with con- victions in other states who apply to the Texas Department of Public Safety. "I don't know if they think they've hidden them or that we just won't find them," he said. "I don't understand their logic." Wiatt said that, in addition to competition and applicant quali- ty, other considerations — such as stress and risks — factor into a person's decision to begin a job in law enforcement. "Officers deal with the public in all areas — as disciplinarians, enforcers, judges and family counselors," he said. "It takes a committed individual that's more interested in that kind of work than in sitting behind a desk, especially in this day and age when there is so much dan- ger. "It takes a whole bunch of capabilities that can wear you down," Wiatt said. "It's a lot of stress." In 1997, he said, 160 officers were killed on the job in the United States. In 1998, 155 police officers lost their lives while on duty. "It's a strange breed that puts on a badge, wears a gun and is a Public servant — as well as catching the bad guys," Wiatt said. "We've always had trouble recruiting, sorting through to get the good ones and keeping them here. A lot of people say they never want to go into the profession, but we'd be in sad "ape without them." A debt of thanks he citizens of College Station, including those in the Munson Avenue neighbor- hood, have voted overwhelmingly to open Munson Avenue. There can be no doubt about their preference. Yet, they would never even have had a chance to vote on the issue without the work of Kayla Glover and a small group of hard - working colleagues. GVver and her assistants have earned our highest respect for vision, effectiveness and hard work. Theirs was not a short-term operation; they persisted for a year in the face of determined opposi- tion. They worked without pay or any prospect of personal gain except for the satisfaction of know- ing that they were trying to benefit the community as a whole. Even if opposed to their ordinance, one has to salute their public- spirited effort. One has to hope that they and other like- minded citizens will con- tinue their interest in and efforts on behalf of the community as a whole. We should all be so con- cerned and willing to help. ROBERT M. HOLCOMB College Station The Eagle, Sunday, May 16, 1999 CS parks to host ice cream social The College Station Parks and Recreation Department and the Area Agency on Aging will host a free ice cream social Tuesday in celebration of "Older Americans Month." The social will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Central Park Pavilion in College Station. 1�w The Eagle, Monday, May 17, 1999 Bypass Tunis, too fter enduring weeks and weeks of letters and opinions regarding Munson Avenue, I no longer can remain silent and complacent with my thoughts. I do see both sides in this conflict, but there is another matter of much more importance regarding the subject of traffic woes. For years now, many people from Caldwell have decided to take a short cut to College Station through Tunis. The children of Tunis always have been free to ride their tricycles on the road that goes through the central part of that community. At one time, it was safe to do this, but no longer. Tunis has slowly lost its environment that was known for safety. I would like to see the people of Caldwell start respecting Tunis by returning to using Texas 21 to Bryan and using Texas 47 to get to College Station. I have seen cars and other vehicles speed through Tunis using very little caution at all. I speak for the people of Tunis when I say let us debate the inevitable tragedies that could occur in our rural areas. JtJ�° DAVE JOHNSON Bryan The Eagle, Tuesday, May 18, 1999 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Bid # 99.83 8 Passenger Van The City of College Sta- tion is accepting bids for the above referenced item. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division, City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, + College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, May 26, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. A complete set of specifica- tions and bidding documents is available at the above ad- dress, Mon -Fri, 8:OOAM 5:OOPM. r The City of College Statioi reserves the right to relec any or all bids and to waiv informalities and irregular ties. Please visit our website www.ci.college- s, ation.tx. uE for further information on tl- and other available ids, to ulations and p lan lists. I 5- 12 -99, 5 - 19 - 99 ie College Station Plan - ng and Zoning COmmIS- on will hold a public hear ig to consider a rezoning quest for the property lo- ated at the southwest cor- er of FM 158 and State -lighway 30 (2000 FM 158), rom A -O Agricultural Open o C -1 General Commercial. the hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 7:00 p.m. meeting of the Commis sion on Thursday, June 3, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting To make arrangements ca' (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1 800 - 735 -2989 For additional informatior please contact me at (40� 764 -3570. SABINE MCCULLY SENIOR PLANNER NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Plan- ning and Zoning Commis- sion will hold a public hear- ing to consider a rezoning request for approximately 3.767 acres out of the Tho- mas Caruthers Survey Ab- stract #9 (the proposed Wood creek Subdivision Sec- tion Eight); from PUD -2 Planned Unit Development to R -1 B Single Family Resi- dential (larger lots). The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 7:00 p.m. meeting of the Commis- sion on Thursday, June 3, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made' 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989 For additional information, please contact meat (409) 764 -3570. JANE KEE City Planner 5 -19 -99 C The Eagle, Wednesday, May 19, 1999 ( ah'H ued0h batkj CS Council repeals ethics plan New committee slated to redraft ordinance By BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff Writer The controversial College Station Ethics Ordinance, passed in October but never implemented, will be repealed and a committee appointed to study redrafting the measure, the City Council unanimously decided Tuesday. Mayor Lynn McIlhaney said she hoped a rewritten ethics ordinance would be ready for implementation in September. The council, meeting in special ses- sion during its annual retreat, also decided to move Hear Visitors, usu- ally the last item on the regular meeting agenda before adjournment, ; to 5 p.m. during the workshop ses- sion. During a review of council pro- cedures for the upcoming year, the council also decided it will study tele- McILHANEY vising council meetings, after receiv ing a resident survey on the issue, and reaffirmed its allegiance to modified Carver Governance. The council took action on the Ethics Ordinance dur- ing its annual retreat, held Monday and Tuesday at the Del Lago Resort in Conroe. City Attorney Harvey Cargill will draw up a repeal ordinance, which Mcllhaney said probably would be on the council's June 24 agenda. The committee members will be appointed at that meeting, she said. "The committee will look at our existing code of ethics in the Council Relations Policy, the Charter and the current ethics ordinance and meld them together. We don't want to lose what's good," McIlhaney said. In lieu of the Ethics Ordinance, members of the City Council and six other boards and committees still fall under conflict of interest provisions embodied in the Texas Local Government Code and the City Charter, Cargill said. The Ethics Ordinance, which was drawn up with the recommendations of three former mayors, has been roundly criticized for financial disclosure require- ments that many city board and committee members felt were personal and unconnected with city business. One of the chief complaints was a requirement that members annually report their stake exceeding one percent in any property in the city, including private See COUNCIL, Page A2 ty is asking city residents how much city information they are pulling off Cable Channel 19 and "other forms of communication Cou F 14Y homes. Another provision required members to report any gift of more than $50 they received from any person, includ- ing a relative. Some of that information, they said, had no connection with city business and, if it did, members would already be bound to dis- close their interest under state law and the Charter. The disclosure requirements, newly - elected Councilman James Massey said, would discourage individuals from volunteering _for one of the boards or commit - tees. "We can't keep anyone formal- ly or functionally from partici- pating in our government," he said. Massey first reviewed the Ethics Ordinance while he was a member of the Planning and Zon- ing Commission. The council adopted the ordi- nance Oct. 22 and decided to implement it Jan. 1. On Dec. 17, the council decided to delay its implementation until members of the boards and committees had been briefed. In other business: ■ The council decided to move Hear Visitors to an afternoon time slot to allow residents to ear- lier air their views on issues. "The way it is now, people have to wait until the very end of the meeting, maybe 9 or 10 o'clock, which must be torture at times," Councilman Dennis Maloney said. ■ The council will wait before deciding whether to televise City Council meetings until a house- hold survey is completed in late May, McIlhaney said. The Public Policy Research Institute at Texas A &M Universi- they want," Public Relations and Marketing manager Kelley Chap- man said. ■ City Manager Skip Noe pre- sented Forecast 2004. A Strategic Outlook for the City of College Sta- tion, 1999 -2004. The report reviewed the city's financial health and the ability of various city departments to handle pro- ; jected development and growth issues over the next five years. "The good news is, we're in good shape," Noe said. What is good, he said, is con- servative policies demanded by the council in the past solidly have anchored the city's finances for the near future. The three utility funds, for example — elec- tric, water and wastewater — most likely will fund capital expansion projects to handle a growing population without rate increases, he said. Sales tax revenues, which account for 40 percent of the city's general fund, are growing steadily, and hotel /motel tax rev- enues also will continue to climb. The sunny projections mu somewhat clouded by legislative initiatives out of the city's con- trol, Noe said. The Texas Legisla- ture, for example, is considering exempting some items from the sales tax because the state is run. ning a sales tax surplus, but any exemption could affect the city's revenue stream and, inevitably, the level of city services. "This revenue is vitally impor- tant in funding community ser- vices," Noe said. If the state exempts some item §, the city may have to come up with other rev- enue sources, he said. In the meantime, police and fire departments will need to add technology, facilities and person- nel to service a growing popula- tion, estimated to reach 77,200 people by 2004. In 1998, the city had 66,000 residents, the report said. The Eagle, Wednesday, May 19, 1999 �(Dh -i n vow fjom - 6j Y) A growing population, housed in new subdivisions, will require the city to drill new water wells, plan funding for maintaining new streets, add neighborhood parks and maintain existing structures and streets. It all adds up to investing in infrastructure and other ser- vices. The city will spend $118 million on capital projects over the next five years, the report stated. "We enter the new millennium in solid financial condition," the report concluded. "The city has strong reserves, solid systems for maintaining and replacing capi- tal investment, and adequate capacity for future capital expen- ditures to meet the needs of a growing community ... We are confident that, whatever the cir- cumstance, the College Station community will be up to any task or challenge to make the future match our vision." Noe said he could not estimate the cost of the retreat. Last year's retreat, held at the same location, cost about $3,000, he said. C7 mr A firefighter battles the blaze at 1005 Holt Drive in College Sta- two walkers who noticed a small fire coming trom the ramny fmily was alerted of the fire by garage. No one was injured in the blaze. ti on on Tuesday morning. The a • CS ho mfire destro s e Morning y By COLLEEN KAVANAGH Eagle Staff Writer A College Station family was able to get out of their home Tuesday before it was engulfed in flames after two early morning walkers noticed a small fire coming from the family's garage. Four adults, a husband and wife and the wife's parents, and two young boys, ages 2 and 3, were uninjured in the fire, but it destroyed the family's house at 1005 Holt Drive. The Crumley family's rottweiler perished in the blaze, Col- lege Station Fire Department officials said. It was the first time the two walkers, Kathy Chatham and Jenny Moore, said they had decided to go walking in the morning instead of at night, and the first time they had walked the course that lead them onto Munson Avenue and then Holt Drive. When they saw small flames near one of the houses at about 6:30 a.m., Moore knocked on neighbors' doors to find someone to call 911 while Chatham banged on the family's front door, rang the doorbell and yelled to wake the fam- ily up. I was shocked at first, and then I was terrified that I wouldn't be able to wake them up," Chatham said. "It was really scary. The car nearest to the garage was on fire, and there was smoke com- ing through the whole house. It took several minutes to wake them up. "if we had come up any sooner, we wouldn't have noticed, and if we had come up any later, we would've been too late," she said. The family heard Chatham's yelling and the ringing of the doorbell, and woke up in time to get everyone out of the house. Officials said the family's dog went back int6 a bedroom where the house's owners initially were and perished in the fire. College Station Fire Department Arson Investigator Raymond Olsen said rags soaked in linseed oil that had been placed in the garage Monday night seemed to be the cause of the fire. "The rags had been used to clean fur- niture," he said. "Linseed oil with a See FIRE, Page A2 The Eagle, Wednesday, May 19, 1999 ((a- l ►, U at oh ha JI- ) Fire From Al terry cloth rag will spontaneously ignite with the right conditions. The garage door was up this morning, which could have given it the extra air it needed for igni- tion." About 25 firefighters from both the College Station and Bryan fire departments worked for an hour to get the blaze under control. It took firefighters several hours to make sure the fire was out because there were a lot of rooms with tight spaces, officials said, and firefighters feared par- tial collapses because the ceiling in the garage collapsed. DeMerle Wehmeyer, director of the Brazos County chapter of the American Red Cross, said she went to the scene soon after fire officials saw the agency's help was going to be needed. "It was a total loss," Wehmeyer said. "They are going to need to rebuild their lives and will need everything imaginable to do so." She said the family made it out of the burning house with only the pajamas they were wearing. "They were very, very lucky," Wehmeyer said. "They are going to need clothes right away. Even if they are able to salvage some clothes from the fire, the clothes will have smoke damage and will smell." She said cash donations are of the most help to such victims. Donations can be mailed to the American Red Cross at P.O. Box 4461, Bryan, Texas 77805. Wehmeyer said the organiza- tion offered housing for the fami- ly, but was told they would be staying with relatives. The Eagle, Wednesday, May 19, 1999 ( (D11 'h lived &m ipe) .apo, r" FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -84 Various Distribution & Pad - mount Electrical Transform ers - Annual Blanket Order The City of College Sta- tion is accepting bids for the above referenced item. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, May 27, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. A complete set of specifica tions and bidding document is available at the above ad dress, Mon -Fri, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM. The City of College Statio reserves the right to rejec any or all bids and to waiv informalities and irregular ties. Please visit our website www.ci.college- station.tx. uE for further information on tf and available bids, tabul tions and plan holder lists. 5/13/99 & 5 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Plan ning and Zoning Commis sion will hold a public hear- ing to consider an amend- ment to the College Station Zoning Ordinance, to include sign regulations in Northgate zoning districts. The hearing will be held at the City Hall Council Room , 1101 Texas Avenue South at 7:00 p.m. meeting on Thursday, June 3, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact me at (409) 764 -3570. Sabine McCully Senior Planner 5 -20 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Plan ning and Zoning Commis sion will hold a public he ing to consider a rezoning request for the Pebble Hills Subdivision Phase 3, aP' proximately 25.6 acres l ou t ed along Highway from C -1 General Commer- cial and R -1 Single Family Residential to C -2 Commer- cial - Industrial and R -5 Apartment/Medium Density. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 7:00 p.m. meeting of the Commis- sion on Thursday, June 3, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -29 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Plan- ning and Zoning Commis- sion will hold a public hear- ing to consider a Condition- al U »e Permit (site plan only) request for a fraternity house meeting facility to be located on Lot 1A of the Melrose Subdivision. The applicant is Sigma Alpha Fraternity. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 7:00 p.m. meeting of the Commis- sion on Thursday, June 3, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact meat (409) 764 -3570. Veronica Morgan Assistant City Engineer 5 -20 -99 For additional information please contact me at (409) 1764 -3570. EDWIN HARD Transportation Planner 5 -20 -99 REQUEST FOR Bid # 99 -64 Northgate Promenade Cleanup The City of College Sta- tion is accepting bids for the Cleanup of the Northgate Promenade. Bids will be re- ceived at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division, City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, May 27, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. A complete set of specifica- tions and bidding documents is available at the above ad- dress, Mon -Fri. 8:OOAM - 5:OOPM. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. 5- 13 -99, 5 -20 -99 The Eagle, Thursday, May 20, 1999 Shirking the public t this week's College Station City Council retreat in Conroe, the council members had a special meeting where they decided to change the. time that citizens can speak dur- ing "Hear Visitors" to 5 p.m. Why didn't they move the time to 6 p.m., a more convenient time for those who work until 5 p.m.? How are residents going to be able to address the council unless they leave work early, battle 5 p.m. traffic, and sign up by the required time? Council members also voted to kill the Ethics Ordinance which would have forced them to expose their finances to the public. The public has a right to know and to trust that council members are not voting on anything that might benefit them or their spouse. This same ordinance went through two long years of development and was approved by a committee of three former mayors, only to be postponed at the Dec. 17 meeting. At that meeting, a citizen request- ed to speak on the Ethics Ordinance and was not allowed to do so by the mayor. The council intends to spend more time and money to research televising its meetings. Bryan's system works. Why not ask what the Bryan council does? Why continuously debate and research this issue when it's clear how to proceed? Are council members afraid that citizens will see what actually happens at their meetings? Why were key decisions that :affect the voters directly — hear visitors, Ethics Ordinance, and meeting televising — decided out of town during the work day? Was it because council members did not want voter input? Couldn't they have waited until they got back? There will be a council special meeting at 11 a.m. Friday. Come and ask them why. BENITO FLORES -MEATH College Station The Eagle, Thursday, May 20, 1999 1./ The Eagle Baggett Joe Michael Feist Robert C. Borden and Editor Managing Editor Opinions Editor threat to Texas C e Eap Open Records Act A ruling on Thursday by the Third Court of Appeals in Austin affirms a dangerous precedent blocking the right of Texans to obtain certain public records. If the Texas House of Representatives later today fails to pass with- out change an Open Records bill already approved by the Texas Senate, then the court ruling could stand. The court's ruling stems from the death of 16- year -old Kenneth Turner in Garland two years ago. Turner drowned in a pool full of swimmers enjoying opening day at the city - owned pool. After his death, his mother, Tamika Carter, obvi- ously distraught, said she blamed city workers for the death of her son and said she wanted to "to take them for everything they've got." The Dallas Morning News, sister paper of The Bryan - College Station Eagle, requested copies of the 911 call made for help, the incident report, lifesaving and cardiopulmonary resusci- tation certificates held by pool lifeguards, and lifeguard guidelines. Under the Texas Open Records Act, the informa- tion clearly is public. Except, that is, if the information requested relates to a criminal or civil suit filed against the government agency holding the records — or if such a suit is pending. The catch in this case is that no suit was pending when The Dallas Morning News requested the information. Garland city officials just decided that a suit could be filed against them, so they declined to grant the request from the newspa- per. Only later did Carter file notice that she might file a suit and, in fact, she didn't file a suit until this month, some two years after her son's untimely death. The newspaper sued, but a district court said Garland offi- cials didn't have to release the information because of the law's "litigation exemption." The paper, backed by the office of the Texas attorney general, appealed. But on Thursday, the Third Court of Appeals unanimously upheld the trial court's decision. A Garland city attorney said releasing the information might have compromised the city's position in a lawsuit, even though none had been filed at the time. Using that theory, a governmental body can withhold virtually anything because someday, somewhere there might be a lawsuit. As the attorney for The Dallas Morning News said, "We live in a society where anything of any importance to citizens ... likely relates in some way to litigation." The Garland city attorney went on to say that it really did- n't matter whether the requested information was released two years ago because everything the paper sought probably would become public, either during or after the trial. But what if the requested records show serious inadequacies in Garland's lifesaving procedures? For two years and more the public would have no way of knowing and no reason to demand changes. Fortunately, there is a chance to correct this abuse of open government laws. The Texas House of Representatives will debate SB 1851 today. One of the bill's provisions would ban governmental agencies from using the litigation exemption until a lawsuit is actually filed. That makes sense. We under- stand the concerns of government officials when a lawsuit is ongoing. But it is entirely different to withhold information that is clearly public simply because a government employee thinks a suit may be filed. The bill before the House was amended almost to death in the Texas Senate. if what is left of the bill is to have any mean- ing, then the House must pass it today without further com- promise. Governmental agencies do not like releasing information about what they are doing and how they do it. Unless Texas has strong laws requiring the release of that information, the public would never know what is going on. Yes, there need to be certain narrow exceptions allowing some records to be kept private, but the mere thought of a pos- sible lawsuit shouldn't be one of them. l 0 N. Laverne Self March 13, 1917 — May 20, 1999 Services for N. Lavern Self, 82, of Bryan are set for 11 a.m. Saturday at Southwood Funeral Home Chapel in College Station. Louie Self Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in College Station Cemetery. Mrs. Self died Thursday in St. Joseph Regional Health Center. She was born in Lawton, Okla., and was a homemaker. Survivors include two sons, Louie Self Jr. of Pearland, Texas, and Paul Self of Minneapolis; three daughters, Jeane Mizell of Pearland, Robbie McCabe of Orange, Texas, and Judy Geisenschlag of Grandbury, Texas: eight grandchildren; and eight great - grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 6161 Savoy Drive, Suite 240, Houston, Texas, 77036. The Eagle, Saturday, May 22, 1999 The Eagle, Sunday, May 23, 1999 C3 Attention Citizens of College Station... Your City needs you! The City of College Station is looking for citizens to serve on various City Committees. PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY A NAME: ADDRESS: Residence: Mailing: TELEPHONE: (H) (W) I have lived in College Station yrs. VOTERS CERTIFICATE NO. OCCUPATION OR AREA OF EXPERTISE: (If retired, please indicate former occupation or profession) EDUCATION (Optional): PROFESSIONAL AND /OR COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES: ADDITIONAL PERTINENT INFORMATION /REFERENCES: PLEASE INDICATE THE BOARDS, COMMISSIONS OR COMMITTEES YOU ARE INTERESTED IN. (List in order of preference).''' OCity Center Site Selection & Master Plan Committee OSenior Programs Advisory Committee 71 Lincoln Center Advisory Committee OGreenways Task Force 73B/CS Tourism Council ❑Conference Center Advisory Committee 0911 Brazos County Emergency Comm. Dist. OB /CS Economic Development Board Non Standing Committees (Signature of Applicant) (Date) OCemetery Committee ❑Electrical Examining Board ❑Community Appearance Committee ❑Historic Preservation Committee ❑Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals ❑Joint Relief Funding Review Committee OParks and Recreation Board ❑Wolf Pen Creek Design Review Board OCS Business Development Corporation ❑Planning and Zoning Commission ONorthgate Revitalization Board ❑Zoning Board of Adjustments ❑Facade Improvement Committee DBuilding and Standards Commission ❑Library Committee Standing Committees Please indicate if you are currently serving on a board /commission /committee Name of Board /Commission ' PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO CITY OF COLLEGE STATION CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE P.O. BOX 9960/ 1101 Texas Ave COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS 77842 Phone: 764 -3541 Fax: 764 -6377 www.ci.college - station.tx.us CS Council to discuss rezoning requests • By BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff Writer The College Station City Coun- cil on Thursday will have two public hearings on rezoning issues. The first public hearing will involve a request to rezone 7.2 acres located west of F.M. 2818 and south of F &B Road. The owner wants to rezone the parcel from single - family residential to gener- al commercial. City staff is recom- mending that the request be approved. The second public hearing will involve a request to rezone about 5.8 acres located along the west side of Texas 6, and about 700 feet south of Graham Road, from apartments /high density to gener- al commercial. City staff is recom- mending that the request be denied. The council will consider a third rezoning issue. An applicant is requesting that 1105 and 1107 Wellborn Road be rezoned from single family to general commer- cial. City staff is recommending that the request be denied for non- compliance with the city's land - use plan. In other business, the council: ■ Will consider an ordinance amendment to allow notices of code violations to be good for 12 months. The amendment mirrors state statutes, officials said, and will allow the city to correct the viola- tion at the owner's expense with- out further notification. ■ Conduct a first reading of a franchise agreement with Ameri- can Medical Waste Management Inc. for the collection and disposal of treated and untreated medical waste. ■ Consider an interlocal agree- ment with Texas A &M University to allow the city to piggyback with A &M in the purchase of office sup- plies. The city, for example, could receive a 47 percent discount on all office supply purchases, City Manager Skip Noe said. ■ Consider subordinating a Rental Rehabilitation Program lien of $6,000 on a duplex at 1225- 1227 Georgia St. to another lender. The owner intends to sell the property, which was renovated in 1997 with the rehabilitation funds. The buyer; officials said, has been informed of program require- ments. During the workshop session, the council will discuss the pro- posed Greenways Master Plan as submitted by the Greenways Implementation Task Force. The council also will discuss ranking the 1999 Strategic Issues. The workshop will be at 3 p.m. Thursday in the council chambers of City Hall, 1101 Texas Ave. The regular meeting will be at 6 p.m. in the same location. For more information, call 764- 3500. 40 The Eagle, Wednesday, May 26, 1999 PUBLIC HEARING Barbecue to honor Teen Court workers The city of College Station will honor its Teen Court volunteers at a barbecue for teen and adult volun- teers at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Cen- tral Park Pavilion. College Station Teen Court began in June 1998, and volunteers will be honored by the mayor and the City Council for their dedication and ser- vice in helping to make the Teen Court program a success. Teens serving as court officers or jurors have volunteered 630 hours and adults have volunteered 300 hours. An all -day training retreat is sched- uled June 4 at the Veranda for teens who will be volunteering next year. For more information, call Peggy Calliham at 764 -3499. The College Station Zoninc Board of Adjustment wil hold a public hearing to con sider a VARIANCE for 3047 BARRON CUT OFF RD. APPLICANT IS JACKIE E. COOK FOR BETTY J. WIL. BORN. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:00 p.m. meeting of the board on TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact me at (409) 764 -3570. SHAUNA ANDERSON STAFF PLANNER 5 -26 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to con- sider a SETBACK VAR- IANCE for 3225 INNS- BRUCK CR. APPLICANT IS STYLECRAFT BUILD- ERS. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:00 p.m. meeting of the board on TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735.2989. For additional information, please contact me at (409) 764 -3570. SHAUNA ANDERSON STAFF PLANNER 5 -26 -99 The Eagle, Wednesday, May 26, 1999 r. co co co CD y CL �c N U 'B ;lo am u;im paaamv2 puu rSau; saan;eu -2TS au; palTJ aanau dnoa2 atU •uot;oala Iluoaa a 93ao3 o; papaou aaqumu au; 30 ;,IOus lla3 ;nq `saan4eu2is TailluB o; sAup OC puq dnoag EnU '61 'qad pauounul SUM golgm `aA uo ;t ;ad am jo s;a�au; au; aaam ;;otauW ,faaerl puu uazuH auuV `VIAltS uog saaquxaux ftounoo puu Sauuq - TIOW uuArl .10fiR l puu u •a ;oam aq „emu ;s aadedsmauaplvg uvd.Ig au; fiq aaag; paoeld sem [;uouxasipeApe ag ;] 3o uxo;;oq am uo aansolosip pu leot;ilod aqy„ 11 •spun3 Buu tut - ;lollos 3o asodand au; aoi ;ou puu `pa ;elnoato 2uiaq sum uol ;t ;ad Iluoaa u ;uq; otlgnd am ulaojul o;„ ao3 pled aaam s;uauxasl;.xanpe aq; plus 02auA `aa1401 siq uI •pxus au ;no pull o; pua;ul I ;nq `noel am pa;ufoiA anew Sag; aag;agm mou31 ;,uop I •mollo3 sn seq suxay 3o a ;u ;s am sautlapl112 puu salna au; moi1oi o; anew `aux puu noB 93pl ;snf `,&aqy„ •�utlll -Sue paAiaoaa ;,upeg Pfau; plus Aau; pue `uoisstunuoo uot;oals a ;e ;s aq; palluo I uagy •ou plus ails puu `palt peg Batt; p pa31se puu Bae ;aaoas B ;to aq; palleo I 'os •[aaBtuxuxoo uol;oe leoi;tlod] u sum aux o; 4eq1 `aa;;tuxuxoo fleoaa a sanlasuxaq; 2UITIU3 puu aadud am ul Ouistl.Ianpe pa;,IMS Baq; uatlM„ UM plus uosxotH 'plus ags ,'sajmlpuadxa luo C - x;llod OutKuux puu suot ;ngta;uoo Noil?iod Oul;oalloo jo asodand au; ulim dnoa2 u Aq pa;onpuoo A ;tAt;ou slu; sum si pagsllge ;sa aq o; suu ;etp s ;oeJ ail} Jo aup„ „•mul am. sn ;u ;s am,, ssnostp o; paaa2u aqS • ;utulduxoo s,uos43lH 3o soijfoads au; Buxssnostp utoa3 aaq pa;tgtuoad saln,z uolsslunuoo puu mul a;u;s plus ;sinbpunri not ;t ;ad iluoaa au; a03 suosuaa au; Oulzlauux TV tuQ.l� SOI0443 State investigating 5 CS recall petitioners By BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff Writer The Texas Ethics Commission has launched an investigation into allegations that five College Station residents who circulated a recall petition in February and March violated provisions of the state Election Code. Former City Councilman David Hickson filed a complaint April 13 with the commission accusing the petitioners — Norma Miller, Beni- to Flores- Meath, Carl Vargo, Ethics panel looking into group's lack of paperwork Susanne McDonald and George of the disclosure requirements, he wrote, even though it met with cerned, I didn't know unt ">I this mission. The group never was t d Sopasakis — of forming a political morning that it is my responsibil- action committee and spending ity to know it. This I heard from a and soliciting "significant dol caller from the [commission.] lays" without filing "the neces Funny, at 76 years of age, I sary paperwork." thought I was doing my duty by The commission announced voting in all elections for candi May 21 that it will conduct a pre dates and issues I considered liminary review of the allega right and vital." tions. No date has been set fora The state Election Code regu- hearing. lates political funds, campaigns Vargo responded to the allega and groups that form to support or tions in a May 24 letter to the com as the Texas Election Code is con- oppose ballot propositions or can- ol City Secretary Connie Hooks and City Attorney Harvey Cargill for more than hour when filing affi- davits for the recall petition. "It seems that either Miss Hooks or Mr. Cargill would have instructed us on this if they deemed it necessary," he wrote. Miller said Tuesday that, "so far didates. It also regulates groups that circulate petitions to submit for elections, said Karen Lundquist, general counsel for the commission. Title 15 of the Election Code states that a group receiving or spending more than $500 must elect a treasurer and file the details, Lundquist said. Hickson claimed one of the members paid $740.25 for a Feb. 23 newspaper advertisement sum- See ETHICS, Page AS The Eagle - Thursday, May 27, 1999 Area hospitals reported the follow- ing births on Wednesday. The list may not be complete because some parents choose not to have their names printed. College Station Medical Center May 25, 1999: Victoria and Michael Montgomery, Bryan, a girl. Faulkner Street work under way The city of College Station has started work on the Faulkner Street Extension Project from Woodcreek Drive to Fontaine Drive, city officials announced Wednes- day. The intersection of Faulkner Street and Fontaine Drive will be rebuilt, and the intersection may be closed at various times during the construction. For more information, call Frank Simoneaux, city of College Station graduate engineer, at 764 -3690. The Eagle - Friday, May 28, 1999 CS nwa s plan a o �te ee p � y The plan calls for purchasing flood - plains bordering Wolf Pen Creek, Bee Creek, Alum Creek, Lick Creek and Carter Creek and connecting them by a series of bike paths and walkways. "The designation and development of greenway systems in and around urban areas can help ... enhance com- munity quality of life in many ways," the report stated. The council appointed the 11 -mem- ber task force to prepare the green - ways master plan as part of the August 1997 adoption of the city's Comprehensive Plan. The commit- tee's goal was to define greenways as they relate to the Comprehensive By BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff Writer The College Station City Council on Thursday unanimously adopted a greenways plan that will guide the purchase and development of a net- work of open spaces for the next 10 to 20 years. Heeding the advice of John Cromp- ton, a member of the Greenways Implementation Task Force that wrote the plan, the council also decid- ed to discuss funding a position to oversee the implementation of the plan during budget discussions this summer. "This is an extremely complex pro- ject with a lot of momentum behind it, Project From A8 Plan, identify potential uses for specific greenways areas, deter- mine ways to acquire the land and prioritize the areas to be devel- oped as greenways. City planter Jane Kee told the council that imminent develop- ment along a greenway and the amount of undeveloped land sur- rounding the greenway probably will determine which areas are purchased or dedicated first. One source of funds will be bonds. In November, voters approved $3.64 million for green - ways and other projects. The city also could accept land dedications, encourage voluntary dedication of greenways by landowners or look for grants. Crompton pointed out that the city could quadruple its available funds for greenways by applying for certain federal and state grants. City Manager Skip Noe called the plan "an excellent step in the right direction." In other business, the council approved an ordinance amend- ` ment establishing a six -month period for notice of code violations. Before the vote, however, the council debated the original pro- posal, which would have permit- 6 <The designation and development of greenway systems in and around urban areas can help ... enhance community quality of life in many ways. > > — GREENWAYS IMPLEMENTATION TASK FORCE REPORT and I urge you to appoint a full-time person to sustain the momentum," Crompton said. ted city staff to mail out code vio- lation notices good for 12 months. Noe said the one -year time peri- od would help city staff deal with nuisance properties, particularly those with high grass and weeds. Most complaints received by the city come from neighbors of neglected lots, he said. Several council members, how- ever, argued that a 12 -month time period for such notices was too long and could cause compliance problems for some homeowners. The council also decided three rezoning cases. Council members Dennis Maloney, Winnie Garner and James Massey abstained from discussing or voting on the rezon- ing cases because they rendered judgment on the issues as mem- bers of the Planning and Zoning Committee. First, a request to rezone 7.2 acres located off F.M. 2818, just south of R &B Road, was approved by a vote of 4 -0. Second, a request to rezone 5.8 acres along the west side of Texas 6, about 700 feet south of Graham Road, also was approved 4 -0, repeating the council's approval on March 25. This issue came back to the council, however, because the owner requested that one of three conditions be dropped — that the zoning not be effective until an east -west minor collector road either is installed or guaranteed. Councilman Ron Silvia argued See PROJECT, Page A16 that the road was part of a "pack- age deal." "The road has to be built," he said. Third, the council unanimously approved a request to rezone 1105 and 1107 - Wellborn Road to neigh- borhood commercial so that the owner can remodel an existing building for a beauty salon. Dorcas Moore, a neighbor, urged the council to approve the request, saying there was a great need for black hair care in the city. "This would be a great asset to the neighborhood," she said. At the end of the meeting, sever al residents criticized the coun- cil's tentative decision to move Hear Visitors to 5 p.m. The coun- cil announced its intention to con- sider the move during its retreat May 17 -18 in Conroe. "A lot of people have to wo& and will have trouble getting here by 5 p.m.," Cathy Wheeler said. Hear Visitors currently is scheduled as the last agenda item before adjournment. I L The Eagle - Friday, May 28, 1999 Page 2 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL #99 -55 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Services The City of College Station is accepting proposals on the above referenced item. Proposals will be received at: The City of College Station Purchasing Services Division 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, TX 77842 until 4:00 pm, June 18,1999. All proposals received after that time will be returned un- opened. The City of College Station reserves the right to waive or reject any and all Proposals or any and all ir- regularities in said request and to accept the proposal considered most advanta- geous to the City. A com- plete set of documents for this proposal may be ob- tained at the above address or by contacting the Pur- chasing Services Division at (409) 764 -3823 or ifinkes@ci.college- station.tx.us . 5- 28 -99, 6 -4 -99 mcm Area hospitals reported the following births on Thursday. The list may not be complete because some parents choose not to have their names printed. College Station Medical Center May 26, 1999: Julia Perez, Bryan, a boy. St. Joseph Regional Health Center May 26, 1999: Jennifer and James Swartz, College Station, a boy; Robin and Arlis Cummings, Anderson, a boy; Crystal Ann and William Griz- zle, Bedias, a boy; Tonya and Ritchie Cravens Caldwell, a girl. REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -89 Harley Impact Fee Waterline The City of College Sta- tion is accepting bids for the above referenced item. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, June 11, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. A complete set of specifica- tions and bidding documents is available order at the above address for a non -re- fundable fee of $20.00, Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. Please visit our website at www.ci.college-station.tx.us for further information on this and available bids, tabula- tions and plan holder lists. 5/28/99 & 6/4/99 .O m �'� 0 C �M4CZ W d o X00 p C�+, O° W 0 O O O in f♦ S U ¢ L.• O a) C>' 0 0 U 'Cp� �y =+� �~ ° , 0 U c p 0 UZpo a> 0 o •.� n O . 0 M a) ° I, >~ a> aNgxp �S-ya) 'C O Cn cd cn .0 N Ct5 0 0030 4 � 0 0 4 co O t~ O U t)A 0 M U f3 0 E. U 3 U M ° M co rn IC 4.. O ,� t O E. a> o d +� O O O 0 p'b CZ = .- tap U — a) U a) bA • O ..> co N W ¢ I q CZ � -7 p� °)� ` �v O a>� O4� A m E~ o r~ z CE 's in4�.^Ow v a) �O: cs cb O �. Z a) O S~ U O O O O OU cC n � cz3 cd i w 'z Oft � ,W W o o C i. 0 Sr U C 41 pp a) a7 O ��A n p °. 0E- a) E. o�nm Oall C) 0 CZ t~ � W 4 � M C >, d, 0�c�i C a s.' 0' � CZ E� p cu z. m m y � bZ :� O CCn may: oU�o0c0�� WW x m Q.s0.w Judge delays CS secretary's deposition By BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff Writer A district court judge ruled Friday that College Station City Secretary Connie Hooks should not be deposed until he rules June 4 on a petition seeking the release of some medical payment information from the city. The ruling granted the city's motion May 20 for a protective order that asked 85th District Court Judge J.D. Langley to set aside the deposition. Former councilmen Swiki Anderson and Steve Esmond filed a notice of oral deposition May 14, informing Hooks that she would be deposed June 1. Their notice requested that Hooks produce three years of bank statements, canceled checks and other documents pertaining to city employee health coverage. "In my opinion, this deposition is simply an attempt to obtain documents that are the primary dispute I will decide on June 4," Langley said. "Until I have a chance to Court to pay copying costs, I'll file a lawsuit and I'll see all the confi- dential information. I think you'll see a lot more of this." Attorney Barbara Palmer, who appeared on behalf of Anderson, argued that the city was not enti- tled to the protective order because it had not provided "good cause." The deposition was necessary, she said, "to deter- mine what type of documents are there." • "Without the documents, there's no way to put the infor- mation together to present to the court [on June 41" Palmer said. Langley asked questions of both sides, at one point stating, "I can't get a straight answer out of either of you." Langley will hold a hearing on the petition for a writ of man- damus at 1:30 P.M. Friday. decide the issue, the protective order is granted." After the ruling, Anderson said, "We'll be back." The issue to be decided June 4 is a peti- tion for a writ of mandamus — a legal com- mand for performance of a duty — that Anderson and Esmond filed May 5. The petition seeks to order the city to hand over information on payments to doctors for treatment of city employees. The two men filed an open records request for the infor- mation Dec. 8. City Attorney Harvey Cargill argued Fri- day that Anderson and Esmond were attempting to "use discovery to go on a gen- eral exploration of [city] records." Cargill referred to an April 1 letter for- mer Assistant City Attorney Carla Robin- son wrote to Anderson and Esmond. She argued in the letter that .the Texas attorney general ruled that some of the See COURT, Page A14 4) C a N � �40 m ty lQ to D to The Eagle - Saturday, May 29, 1999 (Page 2) CS Teen Court volunteers honored A group of College Station teenagers were honored Friday for volunteering to act as prosecutors, defense attorneys, bailiffs and court clerks in College Station Teen Court. Teen Court handles cases involving juveniles from 12 to 19 years old who are enrolled in school and plead guilty to a first - time Class C misdemeanor. The defendants are allowed the oppor- tunity to keep offenses off their permanent records and to perform community service. Adult lawyers act as the judge and the teens fill other roles in the court. The teens and the number of hours volunteered during the past year are: Kevin Capps, 39; Brent Killior,, 36; Jose Aguilar Jr., 33; Arpit Dave, 30; Rachel Felderhoff, 30; Luis Rodriquez, 27; Bree Adams, 27; Audrey Reed, 27; Joey Fedorchik, 27; and Jessica Neely, 21. Also, John Robert Scrabanek, 21; Julia Morris, 21; Kerri Barnes, 18; Nicholas Munene, 18; Alan Schueckler, 18; Laren Koran, 18; Katie Reinhart, 18; Qian Gao, 15; Laura Hanson, 15; Marcus Moore, 12; Jennifer Su, 12; Elizabeth Banks, 9; Chris Klare, 9; Jessica Samedi, 9; Anne Stuart, 9; Nancy Chang, 6; Rachel Hudgens, 6; Vanessa Trejo, 6; and Sara Su, 3. Area hospitals reported the following births on Friday. The list may not be complete because some parents choose not to have their names printed. College Station Medical Center May 27, 1999: Lisa and William Bradshaw, College Station, a girl. U The Eagle - SUNDAY, May 30, 1999 Half Pint Library to provide books The Half Pint Library, which will pro- vide children at the Lincoln Center with access to more than 1,500 books donated by Bryan residents during a three -month book drive, will be dedicated at 2 p.m. Tuesday. "The book drive was a great suc- cess," said Kathy Doyle Thomas, vice president of Half Price Books, library sponsor. "We are excited about the develop- ment of the Half Pint Library. It pro- vides us with another opportunity to make books accessible to children in the community." Lincoln Center supports social activities and service programs including citywide special events, meals for the elderly, a senior citi- zens' center, a weekly public health clinic, income tax preparation assis- tance and a tutoring program for grades one through twelve. Half Price Books has been a sup- porter of literacy programs for more than 26 years. Offices to close for Memorial Day Here is the schedule for what will be open or closed Monday in obser- vance of Memorial Day: ■ The College Station school dis- trict offices will be closed. ■ The Bryan school district offices will be open. ■ The Bryan and College Station public libraries will be closed. ■ The St. Joseph Occupational Health Clinic will be closed. ■ The city of College Station offices will be closed. ■ College Station will collect resi- dential and commercial trash as usual. Rubbish will be collected as usual, but recycling collection will be canceled for that day. The city of College Station will begin Phase I of the Graham Road Widening Project on Tuesday. During Phase I, Graham Road will be closed at Schaffer Road and will remain closed until August. Travelers should use alternate routes such as Rock Prairie Road to get from Texas 6 to the western part of Graham Road. For more information, call Frank Simoneaux, city of College Station Graduate Engineer, at 764 -3690. Graham Road widening to begin 0 0 The Eagle - Monday, May 31, 1999 Another good reason 0 n May 22, 1 had the good for- tune along with more than 156 others to attend. the Concerned Black .Men's dinner at tile'newly air conditioned Lincoln Center gym in College Station. More than 30 black men of the 43ryan- College, Station area saw the need for role tnodeis for the youth of their - communities and are doing sonlething.nbou it. They began by h onoring their God and ianmilies, recogpizing the contributions of their - wives and n�otlrers acid I)ledging to look after "the elderly and the youth. Their program iircluded a fine meal, entertainment, a speaker and, most sipaificantiy to me, the presenta- -tion of four - scholarships to high school students from Bryan and - College'Stat on from filnds the men h9ffIraised. -We should all be proud of their 'effort"s and tlis dgairr confirms - aakAher ,reason A "Bryan- College 5atipn is �a gieg place to live. ANNE HAZEN College Station • The Eagle - Wednesday, June 2, 1999 CS panel to By BOB SCHOBER Eagle Staff' Writer The College Station Planning and Zoning Commission will review a proposed site plan Thursday for a fraternity house to be located at 707 Luther St. In January, the commission approved the proposal by Sigma Alpha Epsilon to locate a house west of Melrose Apartments. The commission will hold a public hearing Thursday to gather comments on the site Plan, which shows a Phase 1 boundary and future buildings and parking. 0 review City staff is recommendin the site plan. The commission also will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone a section of the Woodcreek subdivision from planned unit development to R -1B, which calls for single family houses on 8,000 - square -foot lots. In 1997, the council rezoned this property from single family to planned unit develop- ment 2 with an associated plat including 13 lots. A condition of approval was that the street be a public right of way rather than a private street. for fraterni ity house est is to reduce the lots to 12 and rezone to R -1B, which requires a public hearing. City staff is recommending approval. In other business, the commission will. ■ Consider a final plat for 1.8 acres locat- ed in the Edelweiss subdivision Business Center. ■ Hold a public hearing a consider a request to rezone about 25 acres of Pebble Hills subdivision. ■ Hold a public hearing and consider a request to rezone frori agriculture open to general commercial 2.78 acres located at the northwest corner of F.M. 158 and Texas 30. ■ Hold a public hearing and consider a master preliminary plat of about 30 acres for the Lake Placid East subdivision locat- ed in the city's Extra - Territorial Jurisdic- tion southeast of Bird Pond Road. ■ Consider a final plat of about 32 acres for the Ray Cowert subdivision, located off Peach Creek Road. The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday in the City Hall Council Cham- bers, 1101 S. Texas Ave. q For more information, call 764 3500. request g approval of The requ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Plan- ning and Zoning Commis- sion will hold a public hear- ing to consider a request to rezone approximately 4.133 acres, located near the Hol- leman and Welsh intersec- tion, being Lot 2, Block 1, Holleman and Welsh Addi- tion Tract 1, from R -1 Single Family Residential to PDD - Housing (Townhouse). The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 7:00 p.m. meeting of the Commis- sion on Thursday, June 17, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact Planning Of- fice at (409) 764 -3570. Sabine McCully Senior Planner 6 -2 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Plan- ning and Zoning Commis- sion will hold a public hear- ing to consider a Condition- al Use Permit to allow for a learning facility /school to be located at 1500 Harvey Rd. (Post Oak Mall). Applicant is Cheatham & Associates for the College Station Inde- pendent School District. This request will be consid- ered on Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 7:00 P.M. at the City Hall Council Chambers at 1101 Texas Avenue South. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1 -, 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact Planning Of- fice at (409) 764 -3570. Sabine McCully Senior Planner 6 -2 -99 CS pool closed after 911 call Southwood Valley Pool in College Station was closed for an hour Tuesday afternoon when emer- gency officials responded to a call about a possible drowning. A 6- year -old girl, who was partic- ipating in the city -run Summer Day Camp program, received CPR at the scene, city officials said. She was taken to College Station Med- ical Center, where officials Tues- day night said she was admitted in stable condition. It is standard procedure to close the pool to ensure others' safety when an emergency occurs, said Steve Beachy, director of College Station Parks and Recreation. Beachy is investigating the inci- dent. THE EAGLE - Thursday, June 3, 1999 Page 2 0 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a rezon- ing request for approximate- ly 202.5 acres, located north of Greens Prairie Road, south of the proposed State Highway 40, and east of the Spring Creek Subdivision, from A -O) Agricultural Open to PDD -H Planned Develop- ment District - Housing. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:00 p.m. meeting of the Council on Thursday, July 8, 1999. Any request for sign inter -' pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact Planning Of- fice at (409) 764 -3570. Sabine McCully Senior Planner 6 -3 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Plan- ning and Zoning Commis- sion will hold a public hear- ing to consider a rezoning request for approximately 202.5 acres, located north of Greens Prairie Road, south of the proposed State High- way 40, and east of the Spring Creek Subdivision, from A -O) Agricultural Open to PDD -H Planned Develop- ment District - Housing. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 7:00 p.m. meeting of the Commis- sion on Thursday, June 17, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 1800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact Planning Of- fice at (409) 764 -3570. Sabine McCully Senior Planner 6 -3 -99 College Station Medical Center June 1. 1999: Melody and Billy Goerlitz, Giddings, a girl; Rose Mary Martinez, Caldwell, a boy; Jennifer and Heath Earley, Teague, a boy; Desiree and Jason Foster, College Station, a girl. • 147 THE EAGLE - Friday, June 4, 1999 Page 2 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE NO. 2391 WAS PASSED AND AP- PROVED ON MAY 27, 1999 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION meeting in regular session at the College Sta- tion Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue, said notice of meeting posted in accordance with Title 5, Texas Government Code. Said Ordinance, signed by the Mayor and duly recorded in the official records of the city, is captioned as follows: AN ORDINANCE REZON- ING LOT 3, BLOCK 1, OF THE O.M. BALL SUBDIVI- SION, IN COLLEGE STA- TION, OUT OF THE CRAW - FORD BURNETT LEAGUE, ABSTRACT 8, TOTALING 0.3374 ACRES IN BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS. The property is rezoned from R -1 Single Family Residential to C -N Neighborhood Commer- cial. A notice of the time and place, where and when said ordinance would be given a public hearing and consid- ered for final passage, was published in The Eagle ac- cording to provisions in the Zoning Ordinance. Any per- son, firm or corporation vio- lating any provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not less than Twenty Five Dollars ($25.00), nor more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each day such violation shall continue or be permitted to continue, shall be deemed a separate of- fense. Said Ordinance, be- ing a penal ordinance, be- comes effective ten (10) days after its passage by the City Council as provided by Section 35 of the Charter of the City of College Station. A complete text of the ordi- nance is filed in the office of the City Secretary, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Sta- tion, Texas. Connie Hooks City Secretary 6 -4 -99, 6 -5 -99 NOTICE OF , PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE NO. 2390 WAS PASSED AND AP- PROVED ON MAY 27, 1999 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION meeting in regular session at the College Sta- tion Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue, said notice of meeting posted in accordance with Title 5, Texas Government Code. Said Ordinance, signed by the Mayor and duly recorded in the official records of the city, is captioned as, follows: AN ORDINANCE REZON- ING A TRACT OF LAND TOTALING 7.2 ACRES, LO- CATED IN THE SE. SCOTT SURVEY ABSTRACT NO. 50, BEING 3775 F &B ROAD, IN COLLEGE STA- TION, BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS. The property is rezoned from R -1 Single Family Residen- tial to C -1 General Commer- cial. A public hearing was held and notice was provided in The Eagle according to pro- visions in the Zoning Ordi- nance. Any person, firm or corporation violating any provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not less than Twenty Five Dol- lars ($25.00), nor more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each day such violation shall continue or be permitted to continue, shall be deemed a separate of- fense. Said Ordinance, be- ing a penal ordinance, be- comes effective ten (10) days after its passage by the City Council as provided by Section 35 of the Charter of the City of College Station. A complete text of the ordi- nance is filed in the office of the City Secretary, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Sta- tion, Texas. Connie Hooks City Secretary 6 -4 -99, 6 -5 -99 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -89 irley Impact Fee Waterline The City of College Sta- >n is accepting bids for the Dove referenced item. Bids ill be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, June 1 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. A complete set of specifica tions and bidding document= is available order at the above address for a non -re fundable tee of $20.00, Mon Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The City of College Statio reserves the right to rejec any or all bids and to waiv informalities and irregular ties. Please visit our website www.ci.college- station.tx. u! for further information on lions and p tt and avaplan holder lists. 5/28/99 & 6/4/99 THE EAGLE - Friday, June 4, 1999 12 evacuated after gas leak By COLLEEN KAVANAGH Eagle Staff Writer Residents of three houses were evacuated for two hours Thursday afternoon after a Col- lege Station utility crew installing a new light pole hit a two -inch gas line. The gas leak, at the intersection of Todd Trail and Shenandoah Drive in South College Station, affected six houses between the 1100 and 1200 blocks of Todd Trail. Three of the houses were vacant, officials said. About 12 people were evacuated, and no one was injured in the incident. Crew members immediately shut down the gas line and notified Lone Star Gas officials, who clamped both sides of the main, College Station Fire Department Lt. Rodney Zalobney said. "Once it's clamped on both sides, it's under control," he said. "It was fixed pretty quick." Kelley Chapman, public relations and mar- keting manager for the city of College Station, said the utility crew in April filed a locate request, a standard procedure to determine the location of gas lines. "The locate request is not valid after 10 da) s, and the crew did not get a new one before they went out and dug," she said. Two hours after the incident, everything was fixed and residents were allowed to return to their homes, Zalobney said. LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 2389 WAS PASSED AND APPROVED ON MAY 27, 1999 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION meeting in regular session at the College Station Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue, said notice of meeting posted in accordance with Title 5, Texas Government Code. Said Ordinance, signed by the Mayor and duly record- ed in the official records of the city, is captioned as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7, "HEALTH & SAN- ITATION", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, BY AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS AS SET OUT BELOW; PROVIDING A SEVERA- BILITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING A PENALTY. Amendments were made to Section 1: A. PROHIBITED CONDITIONS DESIGNATED - STAGNANT WATER B. PROHIBITED CONDITIONS DESIGNATED - ACCUMULA- TION OF TRASH, CARRION, FILTH, ETC. C. PROHIBITED CONDITIONS DESIGNATED - WEEDS AND OTHER UNSIGHTLY VEGETATION D. OBSTRUCTION OF VIEW OF TRAFFIC BY TREES, SHRUBS, ETC. E. CORRECTION OR REMOVAL OF CONDITION BY CITY A complete text of the ordinance is filed in the office of the City Secretary. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not less than Twenty Five Dollars ($25.00) nor more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2000.00). Each day such violation shall continue or be permitted to continue, shall be deemed a sepa- rate offense. Said Ordinance shall become effective ten (10) days after its date of passage by the City Council as provided by Section 35 of the City Charter of the City of College Station. Connie Hooks City Secretary 6 -4 -99. 6 - -9 9 College Station Medical Center June 2, 1999: Tammi and Larry McGee, College Station, a girl; Amy and James Williams, Houston, a boy; Alyssa and Marvin Wagener, Col- lege Station, a boy; Janet and Rudy Briner, College Sta- tion, a boy. REOUESTFOR PROPOSAL #99.55 Household Hazardous waste Collection Services fhe City of College Station s accepting proposals on he above referenced item. Droposals will be received at: The City of College Station Purchasing Services Division 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, TX 77842 until 4:00 pm, June 18.1999. All proposals received after that time will be returned un- opened. The City of College Station reserves the right to waive or reject any and all Proposals or any and all ir- regularities in said request and to accept the proposal considered most advanta- geous to the City. A com- plete set of documents for this proposal may be ob- tained at the above address or by contacting the Pur- chasing Services Division at (409) 764 -3823 of jfinkes@ci.college station.tx.us . 5- 28 -99, 6 -4 -99 J ` - dispute he in C S o en recor s reac Dea p sented Anderson and Esmond, said the compromise provides that confidential information, including anything that iden- tifies the treatment or procedures doctors used, would be eliminated from the docu- ments. "It's about 12,000 documents that will be copied, and Anderson and Esmond will pay $450, the estimated costs," she said. "Esmond and Anderson don't wish to obtain invoices that go with checks. They By COLLEEN KAVANAGH Eagle Staff Writer An open- records dispute between two for- mer councilmen and the city of College Sta- tion ended Friday in a compromise agree- ment approved by 85th District Court Judge J.D. Langley. Swiki Anderson, Steve Esmond and city officials met Thursday and hammered out an agreement on how to provide the two men with information on payments to doc- tors for medical treatments of city employ- ees. Langley accepted the deal in a 10- minute hearing Friday in the Brazos County Cour- thouse. Anderson and Esmond rewrote their original open- records request in order to get copies of the fronts of checks and bank statements over a three -year period, and agreed to pay at least $450 for copying costs. The city agreed to the rewriting of the open- records request and will provide the documents by June 12. Anderson said the agreement is a com- promise to a no -win situation. "I feel like I'm representing those citi- zens who want to know what's really going on," he said. "And we need to get that information before we can." City Attorney Harvey Cargill said he agreed to the compromise after discussing it with Mayor Pro -Tem Larry Mariott and City Manager Skip Noe. "They wanted to do what was in the best interests of the city to get this behind them," Cargill said. Attorney Barbara Palmer, who repre- Suit From A 1 will pay the deposit, and the city will release them [invoices] in the fixture if they want them and they [Esmond and Anderson] will pay for them." The compromise was the latest development in a dispute that began in December when Esmond and Anderson filed an open records request for invoic- es, checks and other documents. The city denied that request, saying the information was privi- leged. In March, the Texas attor- ney general ruled that most of the information could be disclosed. In an April 1 letter to Esmond and Anderson, former Assistant City Attorney Carla Robinson said some of the information could be released, but only after city staff sorted through an esti- mated 25,000 documents. . She said confidential informa- tion would have to be removed, and photocopying costs were esti- mated at $2,500. Robinson told the two men that they would have to Bluegrass Music ' ' Festival set for today The College Station Parks and Recreation Department will hold the Brazos Valley Bluegrass Music Festi- val from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday at College Station's Central Park. Admission is free. Local bands include Cedar Creek and Brazos County Grass. Red Eye, a band from Austin, Saltgrass from Bra - zoria, Possum Ridge from Hubbard, and Pine Island Station from Waller also will play. pay for the photocopying of the documents. The city would not compile the information, she wrote, until they agreed to pay. On May 5, Esmond and Ander- son filed a petition for a writ of mandamus, a legal command for performance of a duty, asking the court to hand over the informa- tion. On May 14, the two men filed a notice of oral deposition for City Secretary Connie Hooks that asked her to present the docu- ments June 1. The city responded six days later with a motion for a protec- In addition to the music, there will be arts and craft booths and many free children's activities. People are encouraged to bring their own lawn chair and picnic baskets. For more information, call Linda Waltman at 764 -3731. tive order asking the court to delay Hooks' deposition until after Friday's hearing. Langley granted the city's request May 28. Hooks said Friday the petition for a writ was unnecessary because the information Ander- son and Esmond will receive has been available to them since April 1— they just had to pay the deposit, as they will now do. "They'd get the records if there was a suit or not," she said. "For me, this means that four city workers will be at a copy machine for the next five days and supervisors will be verifying what they're doing." . m r rn CO) 0) C 4 L cD co co to THE EAGLE - Saturday, June 5, 1999 Page 2 LEGAL NOTICE Where's the justice? T he article, "State investigat- ing 5 CS recall petitioners" (Eagle, May 26), confirmed the fears of those who have fore- sight about campaign finance reform. These apprehensions are coming true in this case of five citi- zens of Brazos County who filed the recall petition of members of the College Station City Council. While I neither supported nor voted for the recall petition, one of the five citizens is a friend of mine and hardly has the resources to defend himself in a criminal inves- tigation. These good citizens have been caught in the technicalities of cam- paign finance reform. While I do not know David Hickson, I certain - ly�1 poorly of hiri for his ac s in attacking a grassroots political activity. It is the epitome of what is to be feared from cam- Rosemary Anne Reynolds April 13, 1931 — June 4, 1999 Services for Rosemary Anne Reynolds, 68, of College Station are set for 10 a.m. Monday at Southwood Funeral Home Chapel in College Sta- tion. The Rev. David Rowland of the First Baptist Church in College Station will officiate. Burial will be in College Sta- tion Cemetery. Mrs Reynolds died Friday at St. Joseph Regional Health Center in Bryan. She was born in Lindenwald, N.J. Survivors include her husband, William Eugene Reynolds of College Station; two sons and daughters -in- law, Todd and Lona Reynolds of Col- lege Station and Troy and Melinda Reynolds of Poteau, Okla.; three sis- ters and two brothers -in -law, Lynn X of Lindenwald, Ruth and Ed .. . of Boca Raton, Fla., and Noreen and Dick Barringer of New Jer- sey; and seven grandchildren. paign finance reform — stifling the participation of citizens in the political process without the expen- sive aid and counsel of attorneys. Is the government now saying to private citizens that they should "take the bus and leave the driving to us ?" I fear that when the convo- luted campaign finance reforms are all in place that the citizens of the United States will lose their right to express their opinion as firmly as possible. Has the day arrived when I, a cit- izen of the United States and a vet- eran of three wars, can no longer purchase newspaper advertise- ments or billboard advertisements for a candidate or political cause I support? What then has happened to the free and unrestrained com- munication of ideas and opinions? Where are the civil libertarians at this juncture? BOB SPOEDE College Station ORDINANCE NO. 2389 WAS PASSED AND APPROVED ON MAY 27, 1999 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION meeting in regular session at the College Station Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue, said notice of meeting posted in accordance with Title 5, Texas Government Code. Said Ordinance, signed by the Mayor and duly record- ed in the official records of the city, is captioned as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7, "HEALTH & SAN- ITATION', OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS. BY AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS AS SET OUT BELOW; PROVIDING A SEVERA- BILITY CLAUSE, AND DECLARING A PENALTY. Amendments were made to Section 1: A. PROHIBITED CONDITIONS DESIGNATED - STAGNANT WATER B. PROHIBITED CONDITIONS DESIGNATED - ACCUMULA- TION OF TRASH, CARRION, FILTH, ETC. C. PROHIBITED CONDITIONS DESIGNATED - WEEDS AND OTHER UNSIGHTLY VEGETATION D. OBSTRUCTION OF VIEW OF TRAFFIC BY TREES, SHRUBS, ETC. E. CORRECTION OR REMOVAL OF CONDITION BY CITY A complete text of the ordinance is filed in the office of the City Secretary. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not less than Twenty Five Dollars ($25.00) nor more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2000.00). Each day such violation shall continue or be permitted to continue, shall be deemed a sepa- rate offense. Said Ordinance shall become effective ten (10) days after its date of passage by the City Council as provided by Section 35 of the City Charter of the City of College Station. Connie Hooks City Secretary 6 -4 -99, 6 -5 -99 NOTICE Oi NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING f ORDINANCE NO. 2391 ORDINANCE NO. 2390 WAS PASSED AND AP- WAS PASSED AND AP- PROVED MAY 27, X PROVED ON MAY 27, 1999 T BY THE CIT Y COUNCIL OF OF BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE T HE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION meeting in regular STATION meeting in regular session at the College Sta- session at the College Sta- tion Council Chambers, tion Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue, said 1101 Texas Avenue, said notice of meeting posted in notice of meeting posted in accordance with Title 5, accordance with Title 5, Texas Government Code. Texas Government Code. Said Ordinance, signed by Said Ordinance, signed by the Mayor and duly recorded the Mayor and duly recorded in the official records of the in the official records of the city, is captioned as follows: city, is captioned as follows: AN ORDINANCE REZON- AN ORDINANCE REZON- ING LOT 3, BLOCK 1, OF ING A TRACT OF LAND THE O.M. BALL SUBDIVI- TOTALING 7.2 ACRES, LO- SION, IN COLLEGE STA- CATED IN THE J.E. SCOTT TION, OUT OF THE CRAW- SURVEY ABSTRACT NO. FORD BURNETT LEAGUE, 50, BEING 3775 F &B ABSTRACT 8, TOTALING ROAD, IN COLLEGE STA- 0.3374 ACRES IN BRAZOS TION, BRAZOS COUNTY, COUNTY, TEXAS. The TEXAS, property is rezoned from R -1 Single Family Residential to The property is rezoned C -N Neighborhood Commer- from cial. R -1 Single Family Residen- tial to C -1 General Commer- A notice of the time and cial. place, where and when said ordinance would be given a A public hearing was held public hearing and consid- and notice was provided i ered for final passage, was The Eagle according to pro - - published in The Eagle ac- visions in the Zoning Ordi- cording to provisions in the Hance. Any person, firm or Zoning Ordinance. Any per- corporation violating any son, firm or corporation vio- provisions of this chapter lating any provisions of this shall be deemed guilty of a chapter shall be deemed misdemeanor, and upon guilty of a misdemeanor, and conviction thereof shall be upon conviction thereof shall punishable by a fine of not be punishable by a fine of less than Twenty Five not less than Twenty Five tars ($25.00), nor more than than Dollars ($25.00), nor more than Two Thousand Dollars Two Thousand Dollars ($ Each day such ($2,000.00). Each day such violation shall continue or be violation shall continue or be permitted to continue, shall Permitted to continue, shall be deemed a separate of- be deemed a separate of- fe nse. Said Ordinance, be- fense. Said Ordinance, be- ing a penal ordinance, be- ing a penal ordinance, be- comes effective ten (10) comes effective ten (10) days after its passage by the days after its passage by the City Council as provided by City Council as provided by Section 35 of the Charter of Section 35 of the Charter of the City of College Station. A the City of College Station. A complete text of the ordi- complete text of the ordi- nance is filed in the office of nance is filed in the office of the City Secretary, 1101 the City Secretary, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Sta- Texas Avenue, College Sta- tion, Texas. tion, Texas. Connie Hooks Connie Hooks City Secretary City Secretary 6 -4 -99, 6 -5 -99 6 -4 -99, 6 -5 -99 C Music festival offers tole-tapping time By JOE SCHUMACHER Eagle Staff Writer The strumming of banjo, gui- tar, bass and mandolin was matched by the audience's clap- ping and toe - tapping Saturday during the 11th Annual Brazos Valley Bluegrass Festival at Col- lege Station Central Park. The festival gave attendees a chance to hear music and to make music as well, as free lessons were available and jam sessions were going on through- out the day. "I have never seen these men in my life until 30 minutes ago," gui- tar player Ben Crouch of College Station said while jamming with three other musicians. Art Horan of Belton said jam- ming was one of the main attrac- tions of bluegrass festivals. "[Jamming] is why I go to blue- grass festivals," he said. "A lot of people know the same songs, so you can join in or you can learn new songs." Banjo player Mike Taylor of Waller said festivals were one of the few opportunities he had to play with a group. "This is the only time we get to see each other most of the time," he said. "You pick up at the next festival right were you left off." Coordinator Rodney O' Connor said one of the attractions of the festival is that bluegrass music is family music. "Bluegrass is one of the few venues the family can still go to," he said. "Alcohol is not allowed. There are several church groups here. It's quality family atmos- phere." Most people sat in folding chairs and listened while tapping their toes or clapping along to the music. Ruth Richardson of Elgin said that's what bluegrass is all about. "It's the kind of music you can just sit down and listen to," she said. "But, in some places, they have an area to dance and clog." Richardson said clogging is hard to describe. "They keep time to the music," she said. "It's clogging and that's all there is to it." Richardson said she was thrilled to see younger people today interested in bluegrass music. "There was a 16- year -old boy from Indiana that went on stage two times a day for three days. He had learned 90 songs," she said. "It's exciting to see younger ones pick it up." Texas A &M University stu- dents Wesley Pierce, a senior environmental design major, and Desiree Blanchard, a senior psy- chology major, said this was their first time at a bluegrass fes- tival. "I kind of dragged her here," Pierce said. "I play the mandolin, so I appreciate the festival." "I'm having fun," Blanchard said. "It's a nice day to go sit in Mike Taylor of Waller picks his banjo during a Jam session with other musi- cians Saturday at the 11th Annual Brazos Valley Bluegrass Festival at Col- lege Station Central Park. the park and listen to music." Pierce said he enjoyed his first bluegrass festival, and hopes to have the opportunity to attend another one. "I've heard about the festivals before," he said, "but I haven't been able to make it to one until now. I hope they have one again." I f m a r m y t <D v tp co tC Eagle photo /Butch Ireland SUNDAY - JUNE 6, 1999 (Page 2) CS parks board sets Tuesday hearing The College Station Parks and Recreation Board will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. Tuesday to consider the proposed Recreation, Park and Open Space Master Plan. The meeting will be held in the council chambers at City Hall, 1101 Texas Ave. The meeting is open to the public and comments are welcome. Copies of the Plan will be available for review at the College Station Library, 800 F.M. 2818; the city's Parks and Recreation Department, 1000 Krenek Tap Road; and the city's Development Services Department at City Hall, 1101 Texas Ave. Interested people may respond by sending written recommendations to: College Station Parks and Recreation Department, Attn: Director, P.O. Box 9960, College Station, Texas 77842- 9960. For more information, call Kris Startzman at (409) 764 -3414. The City of College Stationis currently accepting applications for a: SYSTEMS ANALYST Qualified applicants should have either a degree in Computer Science or in a related field ore a minimum or 3 years experience as a Systems Analyst. Applicants should have a working knowledge of either UNIX or AS400, programming experience, and experience using relational databases. Knowledge of Oracle, D82, or RPG is preferred. This position also requires working knowledge of Windows 95 or above and PC application software and hardware. Prior experience interfacing systems and installing terminal emulators a plus. The City is looking for personnel with outstanding communication skills to work with all levels of staff within the organization. Excellent benefit package is included. Salary: $30,000- $33,000 /yr. Deadline to apply: Open Until Filled Apply at: City of College Station Human Resources Department 1101 S. Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 77840 Fax: 409- 764 -3800 Internet: www.lockon.com/jobline/cstx.htm o ++L _ — +-' - a) - O T C to N N N N C a — p Cn E i 2 o c E C, m E U c c o c— c C 4) m e o N m+ o- m U U 3 Co a c ° c co a; i a; c o —a) 4 o 1 m � � � c of o U-° o ccCo�>, s.- m x mZ.Y s o Q1 (U m N L C y >, L f0 ° O }, W O y -0 Co +� a) '.' C6 " O I fU N - C C (6 U (n C In 3 Cn �"', Cl) Cn C Co .,... 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Why not check . out a few of the following opportuni- ties: Assistant to the volunteer coordina- tor. The volunteer coordinator assis- tant will provide administrative sup- port to the M.V.P. volunteer coordina- tor. Duties will be to interact with departments and other volunteers in person and by telephone, input data from applications to data base and create files for hard copies, input monthly hours worked per volunteer and per department into hours track- ing databases, maintain supply of brochures and preliminary applica- tions at various participating depart- ments throughout the city, provide departments with reminders of birth- days, anniversaries, and special occa- sions for volunteer recognition events, assist the coordinator in plan- ning citywide volunteer recognition events, and other special projects as they arise. Conference center host. Duties of the host are to greet patrons, answer questions and give directions to meet- ing rooms. Qualifications for this vol- unteer position are to be familiar with community and attractions, and be a good communicator. A bilingual vol- unteer would be a real plus. Oral history interviewer. Specific duties and responsibilities are to interview senior citizens. Seniors to be interviewed will be people with memories of College Station from 1900 to 1949. Volunteers interested in this posi- tion must like to work with senior cit- izens, speak clearly, and operate a tape recorder. Training and orientation will be provided by Volunteer Coordinator and staff. t File clerk, Utility Customer Service Office. Specific duties and responsibil- ities. wil) be to file miscellaneous officd alphabetically as well as numerically. Office hours are Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Volunteers will be trained by qualified office staff. Community enhancement reception- ist, Fire Administration Office. Volunteer will be responsible for answering phones in a courteous and professional manner. Assists concerned citizens, via tele- phone, and takes all necessary infor- mation about code violations, enter code enforcement cases in the AS /400 as well as entering Fire Safety Survey Reports for Fire Prevention into SB Client, send out and generate certified letters for code enforcement officer. Volunteer may be asked to answer minor code compli- ance questions, as well as direct some citizens to the appropriate department. Persons interested in this vol- unteer job should have good -verbal and communication skills, be able to use a com- puter with Microsoft Word and Excel. Volunteer will receive on- the -job training. G� m O 4 C vV v cC tC t0 � ) l More DWI arrests predicted New law drops blood - alcohol level to .08 from. 10 in Texas By LAURA HIPP Eagle Staff Writer The new blood - alcohol concentration level recently approved by the Texas Legislature may have a greater impact on the court system than officers on the street, local officials say. The legal limit was lowered to .08 from .10 during the just - concluded legislative session. It takes effect Sept. 1. "It will result in a few more arrests," Bryan Police Chief Lee Freeman said. "I think it will result in more convictions." Bryan officers often see more people with levels of 1.3 or higher, he said. "The signs of someone who is .08 is close to .10," said Sgt. Donnie Manry, of the Bryan Police Department's training and recruiting division. "It's not going to have that much of an effect on the training end of it." Bryan experienced a slight increase in the number of DWIs last year over the previous year. Police recorded 547 arrests in 1998, compared to 501 in 1997. College Station Police Sgt. Gary Bish- op agreed that the new law will result in DWI From Al The legal definition of intoxi- cation in Texas is a loss of nor- mal mental or phwsical faculties, he said, and those signs usually are more obvious with a higher level. Police can perform one of three tests at the scene: a horizontal < < If you get charged with a DWI, it is a very laborious process in the judicial system. > — BOB WIATT Director, Texas A &M University police more arrests. "We're looking for the impaired dri- ver," he said. "They're going to be bring- ing in those people who are impaired to the point where it isn't legal." College Station more than doubled the amount of DWI arrests last year over the previous year. Officials reported 474 DWI cases in 1998 and 210 in 1997. Texas A &M University Police Depart- ment Director Bob Wiatt said the new limit could result in an increase in the number of DWI offenses his officers han- dle. University police encounter a number of individuals who may be driving errat- gaze nystagmus, which is an involuntary jerking of the eye based on alcohol's effect on the nervous system; a nine -step walk - and -turn test; or a leg -lift test, in which the person lifts one leg for 30 seconds. Kuboviak said the Legisla- ture's decision to lower the blood - alcohol level gives police another tool to arrest DWI offenders, but officers will have to have con- vincing evidence for a jury to render a guilty verdict. ically, he said, but were below the .10 legal limit. The department recorded 77 DWI arrests in 1998. "If you get charged with a DWI, it is a very laborious process in the judicial system," Wiatt said. County Attorney Jim Kuboviak said it is more difficult to convince a jury to convict a defendant if he has not caused harm to anyone. "When someone has a higher level of blood - alcohol content, the signs are more evident," he said. "Juries feel com- fortable making a decision of guilt when, with their own eyes, they see impair- ment." In a trial, evidence against a defendant consists of either video from the inci- dent, video from jail or testimony from a police officer or a witness. "What a jury will do with .08 is see less indicators of intoxication than at .10," Kuboviak said. "Whether they will be found guilty by a jury for violating the law is yet to be seen. The evidence a jury weighs are their own observations." See DWI, Page A7 Monday, June 7, 2999 (Page 2) Taking lessons t seems as though the Bryan City Council has been taking lessons from the College Station Council. Now the Bryan council wants to abuse its power and try to find some legal loophole to get out of having the vote on annexation. We all know that the only reason the city wants to annex land is for more tax income. The city never annexes it before houses or businesses are built. St) Why do it now? The answer is homeowner taxes, school taxes, city taxes. I wrote a letter about the prob- lems that the citizens of College Station were having with their City Council, and ended it by thanking my higher power that I lived in Bryan. Now, I'm sure reconsider- ing that thought. Well, what do you expect when us normal everyday citizens try to have a say in the way that our lives are led. Politicians always find a way to loophole it. DAVID LEE Bryan THE EAGLE Tuesday, June 8, 1999 e College Station City Council Workshop Meeting Thursday, June 10, 1999 at 4:00 p.m. City Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue Details on any of the following items maybe picked upon request in the City secretary's office (764 -3541) in the College station City Hall located at 1101 Texas Avenue. 1. Discussion of consent agenda items listed for Regular Council Meeting. 2. Presentation, discussion and possible action on Strategic Issue No. 6 — Power Supply. 3. Committee Reports Wolf Pen Creek Oversight Committee Report 4. Benda Request by Councilmembers 5. Council Calendars 6. Executive Session and Staff reports will immediately follow the workshop meeting in the Training Room. To be discussed: Staff and Legal Reports, Real Estate. 7. Final action on Executive Session, if necessary. Regular City Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m. 8. Pledge of Allegiance; Invocation Consider request for absence from meeting Presentation of plaques to Jennifer Moore and Kathryn Chatham for saving the lives of a family by alerting them of a house fire. 9. Consent Agenda - Discussion and possible action on the following items: 9.1 Consider minutes for City Council workshop, regular meeting and special meetings for May 7, 1999, and May 13, 1999. 9.2 Bid No. 99 -79 — A resolution to enter into a contract for traffic signal installations and modifications in the amount of $368,216. Recommend award to TLS Traffic Control as lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications. 9.3 Bid No. 99 -83 — The purchase of an eight - passenger van for Meter Services in the amount of $17,687. Recommend award to Philpott Motor Company as lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications. 9.4 Contract No. 99 -102 — A resolution to enter into a contract for professional services with Camp, Dresser and McKee for engineering design and construction management to upgrade high service pumping facilities at Dowling Road Pump Station and comprehensive planning for water storage and distribution through the year 2015. The amount of the professional service contract is $254,800. 9.5 Ratification of purchase of repairs to Water Production Well #4 in accordance with LGC 252.022(a)(2), a procurement necessary to preserve the public health or safety of the municipality's residents. Recommend award to Alsay as the only firm with previous experience with correcting water well subsidence. Estimated expenditure to Alsay, Inc. is $35,000. 9.6 Calling a public hearing for June 24, 1999 for Budget Amendment #1 to the City of College Station 1998 -1999 Budget authorizing an increase in appropriations of $2,862,579 in various funds and authorizing an increase in appropriations of $2,500,000 for the Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency. 9.7 The sale of HOPE -3 property (1213 Detroit) to an income- eligible family for the appraised value of $51,000. 9.8 The sale of HOPE -3 property (1214 Phoenix) to an income - eligible family for the appraised value of $49,500. 9.9 A resolution to enter into a professional service contract with Urban Design Group for the Northgate Sewer Trunkline Project in an amount not to exceed $151,000. 9. 10 The second reading of a franchise agreement with American Medical Waste Management, Inc. for the collection and disposal services for treated and untreated medical waste. 10. Regular Agenda - Discussion and possible action on the following items: 10.1 An appointment to the Bryan - College Station Economic Development Corporation Board. 10.2 An appointment to the College Station Business Development Corporation (a 4b Corporation). 11. Hear Visitors 12. Adjourn THE EAGLE - Tuesday, June 8, 1999 Raymond Mitchell March 8, 1919 — June 4_1999 Services for Raymond Mitchell, 80, of College Station are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Matthew Baptist Church in College Station. The Rev. W.C. Adams of New Hope Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be in College Station Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 7 P.m. Tuesday at Jones - Washington Mortuary in Bryan. Mr. Mitchell died Friday in St. Joseph Regional Health Center in Bryan. He was born in Brazos County and was a lifetime resident of College Sta- tion. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II and was a mem- ber of New Hope Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Leola Mitchell of College Station; three sons, Lovell Mitchell of College Sta- tion, Charlie J. Mitchell and Robert R. Mitchell, both of Houston; four daugh- ters, Carolyn Taylor of Caldwell, Dorothy McDade of Reagan, Texas, Joyce Townsend and Brenda Mitchell, both of College Station; a brother, Ira Mitchell of Bryan; three sisters, Mary Lee Steen and Rosie Arnold, both of College Station, and Gladys Brown ,of Houston; 15 grandchildren; and six great - grandchildren. College Station Medical Center reported the following births on Mon- day. The list may not be complete because some parents choose not to have their names listed. June 4, 1999: Tara and Richard Mulligan, College Station, a girl. June 5, 1999: Angela and Mark Florian, College Station, a boy. 0 THE EAGLE - Wednesday, June 9, 1999 REGION BRIEFS CS council to weigh two appointments The College Station City Council on Thursday will consider making appointments to the Bryan - College Station Economic Development Cor- poration board and the College Sta- tion Business Development Corpora- tion. Each board has one vacancy. The council also will discuss sched- uling a public hearing for June 24 to amend the city budget. The budget amendments include a $2.5- million fund established by both Bryan and College Station for the acquisition of land for a new landfill site. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall, 1101 Texas Ave. Wolf Pen Creek panel OKs bridge Members of the Wolf Pen Creek Oversight Committee have unani- mously approved building a four - arch bridge on George Bush Drive, College Station spokeswoman Kel- ley Chapman said. Committee members estimated the bridge will cost $80,400. The panel also agreed that McClure Engineering consultants will meet with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to discuss design concepts for the Wolf Pen Creek Corridor. McClure consultants have rec- ommended creating another chan- nel in order to maintain existing vegetation, combat the erosion problem and maximize the area's aesthetic appearance, Chapman said. Staff reports College Station Medical Center June 7, 1999: Denise Clemons and Clint Bills, Bryan, a girl; Katherine and Larry Majewski, Bellville, a girl. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a rezon- ing request for approximate- ly 3.767 acres out of the Thomas Caruthers Survey Abstract #9 (the proposed Woodcreek Subdivision Sec- tion Eight); from PUD -2 Planned Unit Development to R -113 Single Family Resi- dential (larger lots). The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:00 p.m. meeting of the Council on Thursday, June 24, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact me at (409) 764 -3570. JANE KEE City Planner 6 -9 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a rezon- ing request for the property located at the southwest cor- ner of FM 158 and State Highway 30 (2000 FM 158), from A -O Agricultural Open to C -1 General Commercial. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:00 p.m. meeting of the Council on Thursday, June 24, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact me at (409) 764 -3570. SABINE MCCULLY SENIOR PLANNER NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a rezon- ing request for the Pebble Hills Subdivision Phase 3, approximately 25.6 acres lo- cated along Highway 6 South; from C -1 General Commercial and R -1 Single Family Residential to C -2 Commercial - Industrial and R -5 Apartment/Medium Den- sity. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col - lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:00 p.m. meeting of the Council on Thursday, June 24, 1999. Any request for sign inter -' pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact me at (409) 764 -3570. EDWIN HARD Transportation Planner 6 -9 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station City Council will hold a public hearing to consider an amendment to the College Station Zoning Ordinance, to include sign regulations in Northgate zoning districts. The hearing will be held at the City Hall Council Room , 1101 Texas Avenue South at 6:00 p.m. meeting on Thursday, June 24, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800 - 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact me at (409) 764 -3570. Sabine McCully Senior Planner 6 -9 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to con- sider an appeal of Zoning Official's Interpretation and a parking setback variance for UNIVERSITY DR E & SH -6 S. The Applicant is Ray Han- sen for Gateway Fuel, Inc. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:00 p.m. meeting of the board on June 15, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact me at (409) 764 -3570. Sabine McCully Senior Planner 6 -9 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to con- sider a sign variance for the height requirement to allow for a new 50' sign at 2450 SH -6 S. Applicant is Allen Honda. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:00 p.m. meeting of the board on Tuesday, June 15, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact me at (409) 764 -3570. Sabine McCully Senior Planner 6 -9 -99 1 6 -9 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to con- sider a parking variance for 502 HARVEY RD. Applicant is Blake Brown for Rudy's Texas Bar- Be -Que LLC. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:00 p.m. meeting of the board on Tuesday, June 15, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact meat (409) 764 -3570. Sabine McCully Senior Planner 6 -9 -99 REQUEST FOR BIDS I Bid # 99 -91 Various Electrical Wire /Ca- ble - Annual Blanket Order The City of College Sta- tion is accepting bids for the above referenced item. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, June 23, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. A complete set of specifica- tions and bidding documents is available upon order at the above address, Mon -Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. This document is also available for download at our website listed below. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. Please visit our website at www.ci.college-station.tx.us for further information on this and available bids, tabula- tions and plan holder lists. 6 -9 -99, 6 -16 -9 G r �J Lois Elaine Crouse Oct. 24, 1932 — June 7, 1999 Services for Lois Elaine Crouse, 66, of College Station are set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Southwood Funeral Home. Dr. Bill Magee will officiate. Burial will be in College Station Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to the time of the services Thursday at the funeral home. Mrs. Crouse died Monday in Col- lege Station Medical Center. She was born in Grannis, Ark., and was a member of Southern Oaks Baptist Church in Bryan. Survivors include her husband, Bob D. Crouse of College Station; two sons, Marlin Crouse of Bryan and Kelvin Crouse of College Station; two daughters, Rhonda Hall of College Station and Vhonda Gilmore of Cedar Hill, Texas; three brothers, Noel Dean White of Elk City, Okla., Delbert White of Decatur, Texas, and Travis White of Fort Worth; two sisters, Kathleen Watson of Stafford, Va., and Freida Wood of Charlotte, N.C.; and seven grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Phoebe's Home, Twin City Miss on, 500 N. Main St., Bryan, Texas . The Eagle, Thursday, June 10, 1999 Police capture female escapee College Station police Thursday captured a 19- year -old woman who had escaped from custody. Tisa Marie Blair was heading south on Texas 6 in a gray van with two adults and a child when police stopped her, Lt. Larry Johnson said. Police set up surveillance in the area based on a tip that she would be traveling on the highway, John- son said. Traffic was blocked for about 10 minutes as police took Blair into custody. Blair, who was arrested in con- nection with a forgery charge, fled from police Wednesday when she was being transported from the College Station Police Department to the Brazos County Jail, Johnson said. Blair was not in handcuffs when she was being transported because she had been cooperating with police, he said. "She had been cooperative and had given nothing to indicate she would run," Johnson said. Police are investigating the case, he said. CS firefighters battle grass fire College Station firefighters Thursday quickly brought under control a grass fire in a field behind an elementary school. Battalion Chief Fred Rapczyk said about three - quarters of an acre burned near Pebble Creek Ele- mentary School, 200 Parkview Drive. Most of the fire was extin- guished when emergency crews arrived, Rapczyk said. The cause of the blaze is unknown. If the weather remains dry, he said grass fires could be a problem this year throughout the county. "If it stays that way, it could get worse," Rapczyk said. "The poten- tial's going to be there again." The Eagle, Friday, June 11, 1999 • CS council fills 2 board vacancies A &M students recognized for bravery By COLLEEN KAVANAGH Eagle Staff Writer The College Station City Coun- cil on Thursday filled vacancies on the Bryan- College Station Eco- nomic Development Corporation board and the College Station Busindss Development Corpora- tion. Ron Blatchley was reappointed to the economic development board. On Feb. 25, the council appointed him to fill an unexpired term on the board. Members serve 3 -year terms. Harry J. Green Jr. was appoint- ed to the business development corporation to replace a board member who is moving out of the area. He was sponsored by Coun cilman Winnie Garner to fill the unexpired term. Jennifer Moore and Kathryn Chatham, two Texas A &M Univer- sity students who saved the lives of a local family by warning them when their house was on fire, were honored at the meeting. Two College Station firefighters presented them with plaques for their kindness, caring and help. "These local heroes emerged from the community," a College Station firefighter said. "Without their quick thinking, the outcome could've been different." The council unanimously approved its consent agenda, which included: ■ Contracting with TLS Traffic Control for traffic signal installa- tions and modifications at five locations, including intersections on Texas Avenue and George Bush Drive. The project will cost $368,000. TLS submitted the lowest bid. ■ Contracting with Camp, Dresser and McKee for engineer- ing design and construction man- agement to upgrade high- service pumping facilities at Dowling Road Pump Station. The contract also includes comprehensive planning for water storage and distribution through the year 2015. The project will cost $255,000 See COUNCIL, Page A14 Council From A9 from water utilities funds. ■ Scheduling a public hearing June 24 to amend the city budget. The budget amendments include a $2.5 million fund established by both Bryan and College Station for the acquisition of land for a landfill site. ■ Selling two properties, which have been renovated using federal grant funds, to eligible low -to- moderate income buyers for their appraised values. Together, the properties are worth $100,000. The Eagle, Friday, June 11, 1999 'n s i g ht Ro e nd i g Texas Avenue to be completed at close of summer special to The Eagle The reconstruction of Texas Avenue from University Drive to Texas 21 is scheduled for completion by the end of the summer, Texas Department of Transportation has announced. The $2.3 million project, which began in April, will provide a smoother ride for motorists and a more durable service for dri- ving, officials said. The project consists of spot repairs made on the road, as well as the removal of old pavement on the outside lanes and the placement of under -seal and asphalt concrete on top. When completed, the rough riding areas will be covered with a much smoother riding asphalt pavement, officials said. "We had hoped to have this project finished earlier this spring, but due to unpredictable weather, delays have occurred," Brazos County area engineer Pat Williams said. The asphalt and rock under -seal used in the reconstruction requires a stable 70 degrees tem- perature when applied. Prior to April 1, the weather had been mild, allowing the construc- tor to complete the spot repairs.and mill the out- 1 �ee REPAIRS, Page A14 Repairs side lanes in preparation for the under -seal and asphalt concrete, from applying the asphalt under - seal. Officials said the conclusion of the work, consisting of the place- ment of the concrete overlay, should begin in July and be com- pleted in August. "We hope to be out of the motorists' way as soon as possi- ble," Williams said, "and we think that the public will be very pleased with the rehabilitated roadways when we are complet- ed." _ � - The City of College Station Public Works Department is currently accepting applications for a: GRADUATE ENGINEER This individual will be responsible for engineering research, plan review, project design, construction, cost estimation and project management. Must have knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering, particularly as applied to the design, construction and maintenance of public works projects. Knowledge of municipal engineering Must hold Engineer in Train ng (EIT)c practice s preferred. Salary: D.O.Q Deadline to apply: June 25, 1999 Apply at: City of College Station Human Resources. Department 1101 S. Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 77842 Fax Number 409 - 764 -38 �Ly Internet: www.lockon.com/jobline/cstx.htm Equal Opportunity Employer The Eagle, Sunday, June 13, 1999 1� • 411V When will they stop? W hen will College Station City Council members stop gratifying their desires and begin considering the needs of the citizens? A report of their annual retreat special session meeting (Eagle, May 19) led me to ask sever- al questions: ■ Why move Hear Visitors to 5 p.m. during the workshop session instead of leaving it as the last item on the regular meeting agenda before adjournment? Most citizens' working schedules do not permit a 5 p.m. appointment, and a work- shop Hear Visitors session also would not allow sufficient time for the council members to discuss their usual important agenda. Even moving Hear Visitors to a place before the regular meeting consent agenda (slightly after 6 p.m.) would permit more citizens to express their requests and allow attending citizens to listen to these requests. The Eagle, Monday, June 14, 1999 (Or, is this what the council wishes to avoid ?) ■ Why has the council waited since 1997 to study televising coun- cil meetings? For two years, many citizens have requested televised council meetings. Only recently has the present council decided that a resident survey on this issue be studied. A televised session of the past council would have pre- sented only a minority of its mem- bers speaking for the citizens. (Is this what the past majority of its members were trying to avoid ?) ■ Why has the council continual- ly delayed implementing the ethics ordinance which began with a mea- surement of council behavior and expanded to include financial dis- closure? Citizens want to know that their council is acting in the citi- zens' interest and not in the coun \ cil's own interest. JUNE COOPER College Station E ll • Renovation begins for Cy Miller Pond Renovations on the Cy Miller Pond in front of the College Station Police Department will continue through mid -July, officials said. The renovation, which began Mon- day, wil+ occur in two stages. A leak in the overflow tub will be repaired which will allow the pond's water level to remain constant. And an existing sidewalk and pier will be connected to a fishing pier to the pond's east end. The renovations were funded by a $10,000 grant from the Sport Fish Restoration Fund, which allows com- munities to improve urban lakes and provide enhanced fishing for residents. Staff reports The Eagle, Tuesday, June 15, 1999 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -91 Various Electrical Wire /Ca- ble - Annual Blanket Order The City of College Sta- tion is accepting bids for the above referenced item. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, June 23, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. A complete set of specifica- tions and bidding documents is available upon order at the above address, Mon -Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. This document is also available for download at our website listed below. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. Please visit our website at www.ci.college-station.tx.us for further information on this and available bids, tabula- tions and plan holder lists. 6 -9 -99, 6 -16 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Plan- ning and Zoning Commis sion will hold a public hear- ing to consider a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a convience store /fuel station to be located at the North- west corner of State High- way 6 and University Drive. Applicant is Ray Hansen for the Gateway Center. This request will be consid- ered on Thursday, July 1, 1999 at 7:30 P.M. at the City Hall Council Chambers at 1101 Texas Avenue South. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -35 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -298 For additional information, please contact Planning Of- fice at (409) 764 -3570. Sabine McCully Senior Planner 6 -16 -99 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -85 Materials for Switch Station & Transmission Metering Revisions The City of College Sta- tion is accepting bids for the above referenced item. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, July 9, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. A complete set of specifica- tions and bidding documents is available upon order at the above address, Mon -Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. Please, visit our website at www.ci.college - station.tx.us for further information on this and available bids, tabula- tions and plan holder lists. 6- 16 -99, 6 -23 -9 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Plan- ning and Zoning Commis- sion will hold a public hear- ing to consider a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a day care center to be located at 1106 Anderson. Applicant is Bobby Bernshausen for "A Special Place ". This request will be consid- ered on Thursday, July 1, 1999 at 7:30 P.M. at the City Hall Council Chambers at 1101 Texas Avenue South. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call' (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact Planning Of- fice at (409) 764 -3570. Sabine McCully Senior Planner 6 -16 -99 C The Eagle, Wednesday, June 16, 1999 Car thefts double i*n CS -- 3urglaries By LAURA HIPP Eagle Staff Writer from vehicles decrease in Bryan, College Station Car thefts have more than doubled in College Station over the past year, police said, but burglaries from cars have decreased. Reported incidents of both crimes are down in Bryan. From January to May, College Sta- tion police had 40 reports of stolen cars, Sgt. Gary Bishop said. In 1998, that number was 17. "Our problem in College Station is nothing compared to Houston," Bishop said. It can be difficult to catch the thieves because they must be "caught in the act," Sgt. Chuck Fleeger said. "They pick areas that they have NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Plan- ning and Zoning Commis- sion will hold a public hear- ing to consider a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a learning facility /school to be located at 1500 Harvey Rd. (Post Oak Mall). Applicant is Cheatham & Associates for the College Station Inde- pendent School District. This request will be consid- ered on Thursday, July 1, 1999 at 7:30 P.M. at the City Hall Council Chambers at 1101 Texas Avenue South. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact Planning Of- fice at (409) 764 -3570. Sabine McCully Senior Planner 6 -17 -99 < <Our problem in College Station is nothing compared to Houston. > > — MARY BISHOP College Station police sergeant access to vehicles and they have easy getaway access from," he said. They have a choice of what they want to take, and attract little attention to them- selves." Physical evidence also is difficult to gather, Fleeger said. Sometimes, the only thing left behind is broken glass. "For the most part, we end up recov- ering most of the vehicles at some point in time," he said, though the car may not be in the best condition or location. In Bryan, 44 vehicles were reported stolen between January and April of this year, down from 69 a year ago, Bryan Police Sgt. Ernie Montoya said. He said increased public education efforts and police enforcement were the main reasons for the drop. Crimes such as shoplifting usually have cameras filming the scene and there are more witnesses, said Jerry Moore, a Bryan crime prevention offi- cer. Auto crimes often occur at night when people are sleeping. The thieves, who often are groups of See THEFT, Page A6 CS police phones experience outage College Station police experi- enced telephone difficulties for more than an hour Wednesday, police said. Around 3 p.m., the non -emer- gency phone line stopped working because there were problems with the line at the police station, police said. The line was repaired by late afternoon, officials said, and no emergency calls were affected. ., The Eagle, Thursday, June 17, 1999 Thefts teens, usually go to places where there are a lot of people and a lot of cars, he said. "They can go through a lot of cars very quickly," Moore said. Entertainment events, clubs, bars and apartment complexes are popular places for car thieves to strike because those places often do not have adequate secu- rity, he said. Sometimes, neigh- borhoods will be targeted as well. "They'll hit a lot of cars in one night's work," he said. Both Bryan and College Station have experienced a decline in cars being burglarized. Between January and April of this year, there were 287 reports of burglaries from a vehicle in Bryan, Montoya said. There were 376 burglaries from a vehicle dur- ing those months in 1998. "When those numbers start fluctuating, the officers are more vigilant," he said. "They change the way they patrol." A 1994 change in the law, how- ever, is making enforcement more difficult for police, Moore said. Five years ago, the state Legis- lature reduced auto theft from a felony to a misdemeanor, he said. "The laws have changed in the last few years and it made it more difficult to keep them behind bars," Moore said. The crime, now a Class A mis- demeanor, carries a punishment of up to a year in prison and up to a $4,000 fine, he said. Previously, as a third - degree felony, the pun- 1. GM pickup 2. Ford pickup _3. GM Suburban 4. Oldsmobile Cutlass 5. GM van 6. Honda Accord 7. Dodge pickup ? 8. Toyota Camry 9. Jeep Cherokee 10. Oldsmobile 88 Source; Texas Automobile Theft Prevention Authority ishment was two to 10 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. Now, Moore said, the criminals often receive probation. The change in the law does not deter people from stealing cars, Moore said, and the act of steal- ing a car or burglarizing it often can go unnoticed. "They're not prone to being spotted," he said. Police often catch car thieves during arrests for different crimes, he said. Police also trace items sold to pawn shops. "You can catch them in the act or you may catch them in other investigations," Moore said. In College Station, there have been 163 burglaries from vehicles reported this year, Bishop said, a reduction of more than 50 per- cent. There were 334 burglaries from cars between January and May of 1998. "An experienced car thief can get in it and get it moving in a very short amount of time," Fleeger said. A high number of vehicles and people in the area helps the crim- inals "blend in real easily," he said. Crowded parking lots on the campus of Texas A &M University can be a "shopping spree" for car thieves, said Bob Wiatt, director of the University Police Depart- ment. Between January and May of this year, 28 burglaries from vehicles have been reported, he said. Only one vehicle has been stolen. In 1998, more than 60 bur- glaries were reported and eight vehicles were stolen. Ofteri, Wiatt said, a group of people will participate in the act. One person will be a driver, one will be a lookout and another will steal from the car. Brazos County Sheriff Christo- pher Kirk said catching people who burglarize vehicles can be difficult because the property stolen cannot be easily identified. The sheriffs department recorded six stolen vehicles and 12 reports of car burglaries between January and May of this year, he said. In 1998, there were 21 cars stolen in the county and 38 burglaries reported from a vehi- cle. Local law enforcement officials offer the following tips for pre- venting car thefts or car burglar- ies: ■ Place valuables in the trunk, not in plain sight. • Lock all doors. • Get a car alarm. • Be aware of where the car is parked, and park in a well- lighted area. ■ Know the license plate num- ber of the vehicle. • Park the car in a garage. • Keep the windows closed. The Eagle, Thursday, June 17, 1999 I co M eo a sr 00 3W TO RFSF>hr, Residents with concerns or questions about a proposal to build a new landfill in southern Brazos County at Texas 6 and F.M. 159.may express them in the fol- lowing ways: ■ Project managers, planners and agency officials will be pre- sent at an op9n house from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday at The' Brazos Center. ■ Both the Bryan and College Station City Councils and the Bra- zos County Commissioners Court will schedule public hearings. ■ Brazos galley Solid Waste Agency officials can be contacted by calling (409) 693 -8721 or visit- ing the agency's Web site at bvsma@ci.college-station.tx.us.. decide what to do with the land. Possible uses include a ; remote - controlled airplane facility, a lake for fishing and remote -con- trolled boating, hiking trails and a frisbee golf course, officials said. �C{ Site selected for county land I The Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency on Thursday unveiled a proposal to build a new landfill at Texas 6 and F.M. 159 in southern Brazos County. The plan was presented to the Bryan and College Station City Councils and the Brazos County Commissioners Court at a public meeting, but the proposal requires approval from the two councils. The new landfill would be more than four times as large as the cur- rent landfill on Rock Prairie Road. About 600 acres of land is desig- Landfill Bryan and College Station resi- dents. Committee chairman Wesley Peel said the committee estab- lished and prioritized criteria for the site which included: • Preserving wetlands. • The impact on health and safety. • Air quality. • Site access. • The impact on traffic in sur- rounding areas. ■ Endangered species. ■ Water quality and - tion of major aquifers. Officials said there also are fed- eral, state and local regulations that restrict state landfills from being near specific sites, includ- ing: • Airport zones. • Floo dplain are • Wetlands. • Unstable geological condi- tions ■ Endangered species popula- tions. The committee narrowed 40 potential sites to the proposed site in a process that took almost five years, Peel said. The proposed acreage is mainly pasture lands and vegetation, Angelo said, and vegetation will help disguise the landfill. He said bad odors, wind-blown. wastes and rodents — problems associated with older landfills — can be controlled in modern land- fills an no longer are nuisances. The Rock Prairie Road site sits on 119 acres, 70 of which are fill space. The landfill opened for use in 1981 for use by College Station. In 1986, the agency allowed Texas A &M University to use the facility. A joint agreement in 1990 opened the facility to Bryan and Brazos County and established an open -gate policy. The policy allowed other cities and counties to use the landfill, but they paid higher rates to dispose of trash. The agency must provide post - closure care at the Rock Prairie Road landfill for at least 30 years after its closure, officials said. The agency is working with the city of College Station's Parks and Recreation Department to The remaining acreage would pro- vide buffer zones around the land- fill, officials said. The Rock Prairie Road landfill will reach capacity by 2006, offi- cials said, and it would take between four and six years to con- struct a new landfill. Agency offi- cials estimated that the new land- fill would last for 50 years. Agency director Bill Angelo said all of the funding for a new landfill would be drawn from the agency's cash reserves. The land would cost between $2 million and $2.5 mil- lion, he said, while building and n m ion an $9 million. The agency wants to keep dis- posal prices at current levels, Angelo said, but rates would depend on the amount of trash received — the more trash dis- posed, the lower the rates. He said more than half of the land for the proposed site already has been acquired, and officials need to meet with another six landowners to discuss the plans. The site was chosen by an advi- sory committee made up of 13 See LANDFILL, Page A2 ri * as ; Nav ota Intel n do al Ri� ° �pee dw . Peac e Site Texas 6 �T� .2 Location .159 Graphic special to The Eagle Proposal requires approval from B -CS By COLLEEN KAVANAGH nated for the new site, 310 of which permit costs would push that num- Eagle Staff Writer would be used for waste disposal ber to betwee $8 ill' d CS Utilities relocates to Krenek Ta p Road New building offers more lanes, options By COLLEEN KAVANAGH Eagle Staff Writer College Station residents no longer will take care of utility bills, questions or complaints at city hall. After four years of planning, a new 16,500- square foot College Sta- tion Utilities building will open Monday at 310 Krenek Tap Road. The new building features four drive- through lanes and a consul- tation room for people who need to privately discuss billing con- cerns, officials said. Linda Piwonka, the director of technology and information ser- vices, said at Krenek Tap Road, the building is closer to utilities customers. "It's more centrally located to 65 percent of our customers," she said. "And with four drive - through lanes instead of two, there is less congestion getting to US." Customer services are on the left side of the building, Piwonka said, which makes it easy for peo- ple to get things done. "City hall has so many different departments, that people had to go there, find a reception desk and ask where they needed to go," she said. "Now they just go to the left." The new center offers different ways to pay utilities bills: in per- son at the front counter; a night deposit box for payments made after 5 p.m. and on weekends; bank drafts; and advance pay- ments using a debit card. < < The new location will be a positive improvement for service.> > — LINDA PIWONKA Director of technology and services The new center will provide electric service to all areas annexed by College Station since 1994. These areas, which affect about 200 customers, had been ser- viced by Bryan Texas Utilities. Customers will not have to open a new account or place a security deposit because College Station Utilities will obtain all account information from Bryan. Piwonka said the building will not only benefit customers but also employees. "The new location will be a pos- itive improvement for service," she said. "All employees are proud of the building." The building's new mailing address is P.O. Box 10320, College Station, 77842. College Station Utilities can be contacted through the city's Web site at: www.ci.college- station.tx.us. To report any service disrup- tion, call (409) 764 - 3638. For ques- tions about billing and customer services or for more information, call (409) 764 -3535. �A Vashti Hurt May 30, 1904 — June 16, 1999 Services for Vashti Hurt, 95, of Angleton, Texas, are set for 10 a.m. Friday at Hillier Funeral Home in Bryan. The Rev. William Stuckey will offici- ate. Burial will be in College Station Cemetery. Mrs. Hurt died Wednesday in Angle- ton. She was born in Bedias and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Hurt. Survivors include a son and daugh- ter -in -law, James T. and Margie Hurt of Angleton; a brother, Doc Price of Bedias; four grandchildren; six great - grandchildren; three great- great- grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. '� The Eagle, Friday, June 18, 1999 3 Walter Scott Manning Sr. Oct. 12, 1912 — June 18, 1999 Services for Walter Scott Manning Sr., 86, of College Station are set for 11 a.m. Monday at A &M Presbyterian Church in College Station. Dr. Tom Estes of A &M Presbyterian Church will offick ate. Burial will be in College Sta- tion City Ceme- tery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Callaway -Jones Funeral Home. Mr. Manning MANNING died Friday in Fort Worth. He was born near Yoakum in DeWitt County and had lived in College Sta- tion since 1941. He was a professor emeritus at Texas A &M University for 36 years, past president of the Col- lege Station Kiwanis Club, past presi- dent of the College Station Chamber of Commerce and was a member of the national and state Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. He was a member of A &M Presbyterian Church, where he served as a deacon and elder for 40 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor Manning. Survivors include two sons and a daughter -in -law, Dr. W. Scott and Mary Ann Manning Jr. of Burleson and Robert K. Manning of Dallas; a daugh- ter, Sharon Frances Manning of Arling- ton; four grandchildren; and four great - grandchildren. Memorials may be made to A &M Presbyterian Church, 301 N. Church Ave., College Station, Texas 77840 or the Alzheimer's Association, 919 N. Michigan Ave,. Chicago, III. 60611- 1676. FEf] The City of College Station Public Works Department is currently accepting applications for a: GRADUATE ENGINEER This individual will be responsible for engineering research, plan review, project design, construction, cost estimation and project management. Must have knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering particularly as applied to the design, construction and maintenance of public works projects. Knowledge of municipal engineering objectives, purposes, methods and practices preferred. Must hold Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate. Salary: D.O.Q Deadline to apply: June 25, 1999 Apply at City of College Station Human Resources Department 1101 S. Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 77842 Fax Number 409 - 764 -3800 Internet: www.lockon.com /jobline /cstx.hirn The City of College Stationis currently 3 accepting applications for a: SYSTEMS ANALYST Qualified applicants should have either a degree in Computer Science or in a related field ore a minimum or 3 years experience as a Systems Analyst. Applicants should have a working knowledge of either UNIX or AS400, programming experience, and experience using relational databases. Knowledge of Oracle, DB2, or RPG is preferred. This position also requires working knowledge of Windows 95 or above and PC application software and hardware. Prior experience interfacing systems and installing terminal emulators a plus. The City is looking for personnel with outstanding communication skills to work with all levels of staff within the organization. Excellent benefit package is included. Salary: $30,000- $33,000 /yr. Deadline to apply: Open Until Filled Apply at: City of College Station Human Resources Department 1101 S. Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 77840 Fax: 409- 764 -3800 Internet: www.lockon.com'jobline /csix.htm CS group OKs rezoning request The College Station Planning and Zoning Commission on Thursday approved a rezoning request of four acres on Holleman Drive and Welsh Avenue from single - family residen- tial to planned development dis- trict. The commission's recommenda- tion will be presented to the Col- lege Station City Council. The Eagle, Sunday, June 20, 1999 REQUESTFOR PROPOSAL #99 -90 C, Automated Parking Y Citation System The City of College Station is accepting proposals on the above referenced item for the City of College Sta- tion Offices. Proposals will be received at: The City of College Station Purchasing Services Division 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, TX 77842 (W until 4:00 pm July 19, 1999. All proposals received after that time will be returned un- opened. The City of College Station reserves the right to waive or reject any and all Proposals or any and all ir- regularities in said request and to accept the proposal considered most advanta- geous to the City. A com- plete set of documents for this proposal may be ob- tained at the above address or by contacting the Pur- chasing Services Division at (409) 764 -3823 or jfinkes@ci.college- station.tx.us . 6- 21 -99, 6 -28 -99 The Eagle, Monday, June 21, 1999 CS to reconsider ethics ordinance By COLLEEN KAVANAGH Eagle Staff Writer The College Station City Council on Thursday will consider repeal- ing its controversial ethics ordi- nance and moving Hear Visitors, usually the council's last agenda item, to 5'p.m. The council discussed both agen- da items during its annual retreat in May. The ethics ordinance, which was drawn up with the recommenda- tions of three former mayors, has been criticized for financial disclo- sure requirements that many city board and committee members felt were personal and unconnected with city business. One of the chief complaints was a requirement that members annu- ally report their stake exceeding one percent in any property in the city, including private property homes. Another provision required members to report any gift of more than $50 they received from any person, including a rela- tive. The council adopted the ordi- nance on Oct. 22, 1998, and decided to implement it on Jan. 1, 1999. On Dec. 17, the council decided to delay its implementation until members of the boards and com- mittees had been briefed. - Without the ordinance, members of the council and six other boards and committees still fall under the conflict of interest provisions embodied in the Texas Local Gov- ernment Code and the City Char- ter, officials said. The council will consider sched- uling Hear Visitors from 5 to 5:15 p.m., after the workshop session. Hear Visitors could extend beyond 15 minutes to ensure that all visi- tors have a chance to speak, offi- cials said. In other business, the council will consider: ■ Contracting with The Sanita- tion Specialist for Northgate Prom- See COUNCIL, Page A14 Council From A9 enade cleanup. The Sanitation Specialist was the lowest bid at $18,000. In April, the council discussed a two -year agreement with the Northgate Merchant's Associa- tion, in which the association would provide litter control and help with special event coordina- tion. The association would receive $1,000 per month for litter control and $500 for special event coordi- nation, officials said. The proposal was tabled because of concerns that other groups might be willing to pro- vide both services for a lower price. Bids will be accepted for special event coordination at a later date, officials said. m Making property within the city limits eligible for single -fami- ly housing for people of low and moderate income. This housing will be financed by loans made from the proceeds of the Brazos County Housing Finance Corpora- tion's single - family mortgage rev- enue bonds. ■ Approving a franchise agree- ment with American Medical Waste Management Inc. for collec- tion and disposal services for treated and untreated medical waste. This is the third and final reading of the 5 -year agreement proposal. ■ Approving a good neighbor agreement between the Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency and the Peach Creek Development Company for a pro- posed landfill at Texas 6 and F.M. 158 in southern Brazos County. The agency would fund the new landfill through its cash reserves. ■ Approving an ordinance that establishes an absence policy for council- appointed boards and committee members. The ordi- nance will limit unexcused absences to three per year. The council will meet at 6 p.m_ in the council chambers at City Hall, 1101 Texas Ave., following a 3 p.m. workshop. The Eagle, Wednesday, June 23, 1999 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -85 Materials for Switch Station & Transmission Metering Revisions The City of College Sta- tion is accepting bids for the above referenced item. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, July 9, 1999. at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. A complete set of specifica- tions and bidding documents is available upon order at the above address, Mon -Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. Please visit our website at www. ci. col I ege- station. tx. us for further information on this and available bids, tabula- tions and plan holder lists. 6 - 16 -99, 6 - -99 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -93 Ambulance The City of College Sta- tion is accepting bids for the above referenced item. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, July 7, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. A complete set of specifica- tions and bidding documents er is available ord at the above address, Mon -Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. Please visit our website at www.ci.college- station.tx.us for further information on this and available bids, tabula - tions and plan holder lists. 6/23/99 & 6/30/99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a re- quest to rezone approxi- mately 4.133 acres. located near the Holleman and Welsh intersection, being Lot 2, Block 1, Holleman and Welsh Addition Tract 1, from R -1 Single Family Residen- tial to PDD - Housing (Town- house). The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:00 p.m. meeting of the Council on Thursday, July 8, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact Planning Of- fice at (409) 764 -3570. Sabine McCully Senior Planner 6 -23 -99 The Eagle, Wednesday, June 23, 1999 Change brings criticism CS Council alters time for comments By COLLEEN KAVANAGH Eagle Staff' Writer The College Station City Council, despite grum- bling from some of the more than 50 people in atten- dance, unanimously voted Thursday to move Hear Visitors to an earlier time. The council also repealed its controversial ethics ordinance and conditionally approved a good neigh- bor agreement between the Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency and Peach Development Company for a proposed landfill at Texas 6 and F.M. 159 in southern Brazos County. Hear Visitors, usually the last agenda item at reg- ular council meetings, is a time when residents can address the council on city- related issues not on the agenda. The council moved it to 5 p.m., after its workshop sessions. Hear Visitors will be scheduled from 5 to 5:15 p.m. and could extend beyond the 15 minutes if there are more than six residents who wish to address the council, officials said. Residents said they were concerned with the move because people would have trouble after work get- ting to City Hall by 5 p.m. "I haven't found a single thing that encourages us to come and talk to you," Benito Flores -Meath said. "After the invocation [at council meetings] is most convenient for your citizens — the people who put you there — to speak." Council members said they discussed changing the time because people would not have to wait until the end of each meeting to address the council. "I thought this move would allow more people access to the council," Councilman Dennis Maloney said. "One thing is true about College Station poli- tics — people have access to the City Council. "I think five o'clock makes it easier for people," he said. "We need to find a way to get more people up here to talk, and people wait way too long to talk." See COUNCIL, Page AS The Eagle, Friday, June 25, 1999 Orlean Williams Feb. 2, 1929 — June 20, 1999 Services for Orlean Williams, 70, of College Station are set for 11 a.m. Saturday at Peoples Mortuary in Bryan. The Rev. Basel Lister of Mt. Zion Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be in College Station City Ceme- tery. Visitation will be from 1 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Mr. Williams died Sunday in St. Joseph Regional Health Center. He was born in Bryan and was a lifelong resident of College Station. He was a laborer and had served in the U'S. Army. Survivors include a brother, 011ie Townsend of Waller, Texas; and a sis- ter, Esterlene Leaks of College Station. Council From Al An audience member spoke up during the council's discussion. "What are you people afraid or" he asked. "We're not afraid of a damn thing," Maloney said. "Why don't you come up here and talk to us ?" The exchange ended when Mayor Lynn McIlhaney stepped in to remind everyone that it was a council discussion, not an open dialogue. "I think we'll be better able to serve the citizens with Hear Visi- tors at 5 because staff will be here," she said. The ethics ordinance, which was drawn up with the recom- mendations of three former may- ors, has been criticized for finan- cial disclosure requirements that many city board and committee members felt were personal and unconnected with city business. One of the chief complaints was a requirement that members annually report a stake exceed- ing one percent in any property in the city, including private property homes. Another provi- sion required members to report any gift of more than $50 they received from any person, includ- ing a relative. The council adopted the ordi- nance Oct. 22, 1998, and decided to implement it Jan. 1, 1999. On Dec. 17, the council decided to delay its implementation until members of the boards and com- mittees had been briefed. Without the ordinance, mem- bers of the council and six other boards and committees still fall under the conflict of interest pro- visions embodied in the Texas Local Government Code and the City Charter, officials said. On another issue, council members approved the good neighbor agreement for the pro- posed landfill on the condition that the agreement be worked out and brought back to the council for approval. The city also has the right to exercise a number of property options after the land is acquired if the agreement does not happen, council members said. Jeff Milburn, a resident of the Nantucket subdivision, said that, if the landfill is built on the pro- posed site in southern Brazos County, it will ruin a main gate- way to the community and hin- der the city's development, which has moved south. I also don't think it's a good idea to put a landfill upwind from ( 0&w- P te'FIB The Eagle, Friday, June 25, 1999 ..Ri . o K Ex4 @'5o �w— o CD O ° rt "o a'.K y (D CD O " A n (D (CD (ID r r. p ' 3'0 a CD CD �.� ��K � (D0 'Cry s ~ � rt0 0v rt���C(D� °moo • >C M BCD Z ID E ; 0 cn CD CL Z CD C4 co¢� a� � ~� rt OV Otoy *�• CL o�c w � oomo���Z�' �y O (D o 'C3 r y '* (D to ": ~ -s CD O 7 SD y �. o °c ~. CD 0 O �o �rt ¢O O ° CL ~. " 0 . o�P'. oo (D O O (D CD CD rL r. s ° m CD ID �� ID 10 (D CD � n W � o C.c73 CL O D W C � K CL ( O O ( ° n O (D M A� .•-� !''� CD 0 The Ergle Donnis Baggett Joe Michael Feist Robert C. Borden Publisher and Editor Managing Editor Opinions Editor Council should reconsider ti e I t is hard to find anyone who is opposed to the concept of open government, at least publicly. The real question is just how open that government is to be. Twenty -five years ago, Texas enacted one of the first laws in the nation requir- ing government meetings to be held in the open and declaring that most information created by or gathered by the govern- ment is open for inspection. Over the years, attempts have been made to weaken those laws, primarily by those who don't want the public — their employers — messing in their business. Fortunately, the Legislature pretty much has ignored those efforts, although every session a new battle looms. Open meetings laws require governmental bodies to hold most discussions in public. Notice of the meetings must be posted in advance and the public must be given an idea of what subjects are to be discussed. There is more to the concept of open government than sim- ply letting the public in. There is an understanding that gov- ernmental meetings must be held at a time and place when Joe or Jane Citizen can participate. In other words, meetings can't be held in the middle of the night in a place not accessi- ble to the public. But there is more. Governmental bodies should encourage public participation. One of the ways many groups do this is a portion set aside to hear concerns from the public. City councils in both College Station and Bryan have time set aside to "Hear Visitors." People who wish to speak are required to sign a card stating their name and address for the record. They also are limited to three minutes — enough time to state their concern in most cases. People can speak on issues before the council or issues they think should be. Now, the College Station City Council wants to limit such public discussion. On Thursday, council members moved the Hear Visitors section from the end of the regular council meetings to a no -man's time of 5 p.m. That falls between the council's two public meetings: the 3 p.m. workshop sessions and the 6 p.m. regular council meeting. Will they post a sepa- rate notice for the Hear Visitors meeting? Council members say they moved the time to make it more convenient for the public. Before Thursday, people wishing to speak had to sit through often long and sometimes con- tentious meetings in order to address the council. We applaud the council for wishing to spare citizens that The Ea wait. But 5 p.m. is simply too early for many people who wish to speak to the council. Most people don't get off work until 5 p.m. and then they have to fight the ever - increasing traffic to get to City Hall. By the time they get there, the Hear Visitors session most likely will be over. We agree with those in the audience Thursday night who ctioone +nra +1. II.,.... X74­ — _­ ___ . - - - - Z3 The City of College Station's Police Department is currently accepting applications for a: COMMUNICATIONS _ OPERATOR I This position is responsible for receiving, processing and documenting all calls for service for Police, Fire and medical assistance from the public and relays the information to the appropriate source for assistance. Works with CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch), telephones, radios and recording equipment. Minimal requirements to obtain a job in this position include a high school diploma or GED and the ability to type 30wpm. Shift work is required. The City offers a full benefit package, including paid vacation, health and life insurance, retirement plan and opportunities for higher education through tuition reimbursement. Salary: $10.31 /Hour Deadline to apply: July 2, 1999 *Must submit a completed City of College Station.application Apply at: City of College Station Human Resources Department 1101 S. Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 77840 Fax: 409- 764 -3800 Internet: www.lockon.com/jobline/cstx.htm Equal opportunity Employer F . The Eagle, Sunday, June 27, 1999 • t REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL #99-90 Automated Parking Citation System The City of College Station is accepting proposals on the above referenced item for the City of College Sta- tion Offices. Proposals will be received at: The City of College Station Purchasing Services Division 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, TX 77842 until 4:00 pm July 19, 1999. All proposals received after that time will be returned un- opened. The City of College Station reserves the right to waive or reject any and all Proposals or any and all ir- regularities in said request and to accept the proposal considered most advanta- geous to the City. A com- plete set of documents for this proposal may be ob- tained at the above address or by contacting the Pur- chasing Services Division at (409) 764 -3823 or, jfinkes@ci.college- station.tx.us . 6- 21 -99, 6 -28 -99 The Eagle, Monday, June 28, 1999 • r 1 �J Gale Wilson June 23, 1915 — June 27, 1999 Graveside services for Gale Wilson, 84, of College Station are set for 4 p.m. Tuesday at College Station Cemetery. The Rev. Bruce Wood of Aldersgate United Methodist Church will offici- ate. Arrangements are under the direc- tion of Southwood Funeral Home in College Station. Mr. Wilson died Sunday in College Station Medical Center. He was born in Marshall, Texas. He was retired as manager of Sherwin Williams. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Air Force Reserve for 17 years. He was a mem- ber of the Cypress Valley Bible Church in Marshall and a former member of the Kiwanis and Lions Club. He was a member of the Harrison Genealogy Society and a volunteer at the Mar- shall Manor Nursing Home: Survivors include his wife, Lola Wil- son of College Station; two daugh- ters, Phyllis Riddle of College Station and Cathy Gale Williamson of Longview, Texas; two sisters, Alice Wilson of Orlando, Fla., and Lola Seruby of Levittown, Pa; and four grandchildren. The Eagle, Tuesday, June 29, 1999 4W Hiding from the public R ecent actions of the current College Station mayor and City Council majority appear designed to strangle openness, democracy and free speech — and to hide the activities of the govern- ment from public scrutiny. This is an unwholesome and regressive tendency, which many years of experience have taught us is a mistake. It is also a sign of insecurity and weakness. If the members of the City Council want our respect, they will cherish openness and honesty, and shun any attempts by the mayor or others to suppress the very ideals that have made this country great. It is not going too far to say that attempts to suppress input from citizens is un- American. ROLAND ALLEN College Station Ulrich W. Crow July 8, 1917 — June 28, 1999 Services for Ulrich W. Crow, 81, o College Station are set for 1 p.m Thursday at Callaway -Jones Funeral Home. The Rev. William Murchison will offi- ciate. Burial will be in College Station Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Mr. Crow died Monday in College Station Medical Center. He was born in Normangee and was retired from Texas A &M Universi- ty as an assistant professor of edu- cational psychology and a counselor in the Academic Counseling and Test- ing Center. He served as a first lieu- tenant in the U.S. Army Infantry dur- ing World War II. Survivors include his wife, Hattie Murchison Crow of College Station; a son and daughter -in -law, Ulrich W. "Rick" and JoAnn Crow Jr. of College Station; a daughter and son -in -law, Barbara and Dr. George W. Beeler of Crockett, Texas; and three grandchil- dren. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 4358, Bryan, Texas 77805 or to the American Diabetes Association, 9430 Research Echelon II, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78759. The Eagle, Wednesday, June 30, 1999 Gale Wilson June 23, 1915 — June 27, 1999 f Graveside services for Gale Wilson, 84, of College Station are set for 4 P-m. Tuesday at College Station Cemetery. The Rev. Bruce Wood of Aldersgate United Methodist Church will offici- ate. Arrangements are under the direc- tion of Southwood Funeral Home in College Station. Mr. Wilson died Sunday in College Station Medical Center. He was born in Marshall, Texas. He was retired as manager of Sherwin Williams and served in the U.S. Army . during World War It and the U.S. Air Force Reserve for 17 years. He was a member of Cypress Valley Bible Church in Marshall and a former member of the Kiwanis and Lions clubs. He was a member of the Harri- son Genealogy Society and a volun- teer at Marshall Manor Nursing Home. Survivors include his wife, Anna Bell Wilson of College Station; two daughters, Phyllis Riddle of College Station and Cathy Gale Williamson of Longview, Texas; two sisters, Alice Wilson of Orlando, Fla., and Lola Seruby of Levittown, Pa; and four grandchildren. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING he College Station Plan- ng and Zoning Commis - on will hold a public hear - ig to consider a rezoning ;quest for approximately 4.23 acres located near the itersection of State High - vay 6 South and Raintree )rive (near the Raintree subdivision), from R -1 Sin - ]Ie Family Residential and 4 -O Agricultural Open 'to ADD -H Planned Develop- ment District - Townhome and Multi- family Develop- ment. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 7:00 p.m. meeting of the Commis- sion on Thursday, July 15, 1999. Any request for sign inter pretive services for the hear ing impaired must be madf 48 hours before the meeting To make arrangements ca (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1 800 - 735 -2989. For additional informatior please contact me at (40f 764 -3570. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to con- sider a variance for an addi- tional freestanding sign at 1403 -1409 B Harvey Road. Applicant is Robert L. Bur- dick. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:00 p.m meeting of the board on Tuesday, July 6, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -298 For additional information, please contact me at (409) 764 -3570. Sabine McCully Senior Planner 6 -30 -99 SABINE MCCULLY Senior Planner 6 -30 -99 The p,agle; Wednesday, June 3©, 1999 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -93 Ambulance The City of College Sta- tion is accepting bids for the above referenced item. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, July 7, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. A complete set of specifica- tions and bidding documents is available order at the above address, Mon -Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. Please visit our website at www.ci.college-station.tx.us for further information on this and available bids, tabula- tions and plan holder lists. 6/23/99 & 6/30/99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Plan- ning and Zoning Commis sion will hold a public hear- ing to consider a rezoning request for Pebble Creek Phase 8 -B. The property is approximately 14 acres and located 200 feet south of Royal Adelade Drive and 130 feet west of St. Andrews Drive. From A -O Agricultural Open and M -1 Planned In- dustrial to R -1 Single Family Residential. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 7.00 p.m. meeting of the Commis- sion on Thursday, July 15, 1999. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hear- ing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (409)764 -3547 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -29 For additional information, please contact me at (409) 764 -3570. Jessica Jimmerson Staff Planner 6 -30 -99 •