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Publicity Vol. 62 (July 1, 1999 - Dec. 29, 1999)
REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -50 Relay Materials for Switch Station Substation 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 15, 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 or may be downloaded from our Web site at www.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. 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. 7 -1 -99, 7 -8 -99 The Eagle, Thursday, July 1, 1999 Area and Blinn College officials break ground at the site The $9.5 million project will nearly double the ( number Of the school's Phase 11 construction Thursday morning. of classrooms at the college's Bryan campus. CS Fire Department buys new engine College Station Fire Department officials on Thursday announced the purchase of a new fire engine. The 1999 Pierce Dash engine .cost $258,900 and will replace a 1977 Pierce model, officials said. The engine will be in use within two to three weeks, department spokesman Bart Humphries said. The department will inspect the vehicle before entering it into ser- vice. The engine will feature a fire- fighting foam system, which gives the user the option of using water or foam as the situation demands. Officials said it also has a sepa- rate air conditioning system to keep certain medications at a safe temperature. Previously, the sys- tem was connected to the vehi- cle's electrical system. A fire engine typically is used for 20 years, officials said. CS police to target speed, seat -belt use College Station police said Thursday they will be on the look- out for people who are not buckled up this holiday weekend. More police officers will be on the road looking for speeders and people not wearing their seat belts, Lt. Mike Mathews said. Offi- cers will be stationed in different areas throughout College Station. The department received a grant for the project that helps pay for the cost of additional officers working on the weekend, he said. Mathews said he hopes the pro- ject encourages people to observe speed limits and use seat belts. The project is part of a statewide campaign during the Fourth of July. weekend, officials said. The Eagle, Friday, July 2, 1999 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING k LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 2398 WAS PASSED AND AP- PROVED ON JUNE 24, 1999 BY THE CITY COUN- CIL OF THE Y OF COL- LEGE STATION CIT meeting in regular session at 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 REZON- ING APPROXIMATELY TWO PARCELS OF LAND TOTALING 29.3 ACRES: 25 ACRES FROM C -1, R -5, AND R -1 TO C -1 AND 4.32 ACRES FROM R -1 TO R -2 IN THE PEBBLE HILLS ES- TATES SUBDIVISION, PHASE THREE, COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS. ti Aon ny person, firm, or corpora- violating any provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misde- meanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine not less than Twen- ty -Five Dollars ($25.00) nor more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each day such violation shall con tinue or be permitted to c on- tinue, shall be deemed separate offense. A notice of the time and place, where and when 'aid ordinance would be given a public hearing and considered for final passage, was published in The Eagle. Said Ordi- nance, being a penal ordi- nance, becomes effective ten (10) days after its pas- sage 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 or- dinance can be seen at the Office of the City Secretary, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas. Connie Hooks City Secretary 7- 5 -99, 7 -6 -99 ORDINANCE NO. 2394 WAS PASSED AND AP- PROVED ON JUNE 24, 1999 BY THE CITY COUN- CIL OF THE CITY OF COL- LEGE STATION meeting in regular session at 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 AMEND- ING CHAPTER 11, "UTILIT- IES" OF THE CODE OF OR- DINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, BY ADDING A SECTION 10 ENTITLED "CROS CONNECTION CONTROL AND BACK - FLOW P REVENTION "; RE- LATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH BY PROTECTING THE POTABLE WATER SUPPLY OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION FROM C ONTAMINATION OR POL. LUTION DUE TO ANY EX- ISTING OR ANY CROS - CONNECTIONS PROVIDING A SEVERABIL- ITY CLAUSE; AND DE- CLARING A PENALTY. Any person, firm, or corpora- tion violating any provisions If this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misde- meanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine not less than Twen- ty -Five Dollars ($25.00) nor more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each day such violation shall con- tinue or be permitted to con- tinue, shall be deemed a separate offense. Said Ordi- nance, being a penal ordi- nance, becomes effective ten (10) days after its pas- sage by the City Council as Pro by Section 35 of the Charter of the City of College Station. A complete text of the above named or- dinance can be seen at the Office of the City Secretary, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas. V� Connie Hooks City Secretary 7 - -99, 7 -6 -99 The Eagle, Monday, July 5, 1999 LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO 2397 WAS PASSED AND AP- PROVED ON JUNE 24, 1999 BY THE CITY COUN- CIL OF THE Y OF COL- LE GE STATION CIT meeting in regular session at College Station Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue, said meeting having been posted in accordance with Title 5, Texas Government Code. Said Ordinane, signed by the Mayor and c duly recorded in the official records of the city, is captioned as follows: AN ORDINANCE REZON- ING 3.767 ACRES OF LAND BEING SITUATED IN THE THOMAS CARUTH- ERS LEAGUE, A -9. WOOD - CREEK SECTION 8 IN COLLEGE STATION. TEXAS. BRAZOS COUNTY. TEXAS. ' This property is rezoned from PUD 2 Planned Unit Development to R -1B Single Family Residential (larger lots). 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 not less than Twen- ty -Five Dollars ($25.00) nor more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each day such violation shall con- tinue or be permitted to con- tinue, shall be deemed a separate offense. A notice of the time and place, where and when said ordinance would be given a public hearing and considered for final passage, was published in The Eagle. Said Ordi- nance, being a penal ordi- nance, becomes effective ten (10) days after its pas- sage 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 or- dinance can be seen at the Office of the City Secretary, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas. Te Connie Hooks City Secretary 7 -5 -99, 7 -6 -99 ORDINANCE NO. 2399 WAS PASSED AND AP- PROVED ON JUNE 24, 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 A TRACT OF LAND TOTALING 3.03 ACRES. LYING AND BEING SITU- ATED IN THE J. W. SCOTT LEAGUE, A -49, AND MA- RIAN KEEGAN'S LEAGUE, A-28, AND BEING OUT OF THE 37 ACRES TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED TO LEE ROSS BATSON, ET UX, BY RAYMOND JONES, RE- CEIVER, AND OUT OF THE BEHTEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH TRACT OF LAND IN BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS. The property is rezonec from A -O Agricultural open to C -B Commercial Business with a condition that the height be restricted to the R -1 height restriction and a buffer ease- ment be placed along the western and northern prop- erty lines that meet R &D re- quirements. An y person, firm or corpora- n violating any provisions of this cuilthapter shall be deemed gy of a misde- meanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not less than Twenty Five Dollars ($25.00), nor more than Two Thousand Dollars ($ Each day such violation shall continue or be permitted to continue, shall be deemed a separate of- fense. A notice of the time and place, where and when said ordinance would be giv- en a public hearing and con- sidered for final p a ss age. was published in The Eagle. Said Ordinance, being a pe- nal ordinance, becomes ef- fective ten (10) days after its P by the City Council as provided 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 Sec- retary, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas. Connie Hooks City Secretary 7 -5 -99, 7 -12 -99 �J Delay name change I m with Machine Works Inc. located on F.M. 2818. I have just learned of a name change and renumbering plan for the F.M. 2818 corridor to become effective on Aug. 1. The proposed change would have our address become North Harvey Mitchell Parkway. This plan is for the entire F.M. 2818. This corridor is primarily businesses. Typically, we have invested con- siderable sums of money in adver- tising, stationary, and our phone book ads. All of us have just finished our Yellow Pages advertising cam- paigns for the November 1999 -2000 period. Only we find out that our advertising will not be correct if this plan to renumber and change the name goes into effect on the city proposed timetable. I believe that this change should be delayed to become effective in November 2000 to allow better coor- dination between each of our Yellow Pages advertising efforts. In my business, we typically buy two to three years supply of these items and as such do not wish to have to discard them a year from now or less, killing all those trees. I urge you to contact the appro- priate persons in the city councils and encourage them to postpone the implementation of this change until it can be planned for by those it will impact. DAVID WEBER Machine Works Inc. Bryan 0 The Eagle, Monday, July 5, 1999 0 Private dorm planned Developers eye Northgate area By COLLEEN KAVANAGH Eagle Staff Writer A $25 million private dormitory may be built in Northgate at the current location of A &M Presby- terian Church, officials said Tuesday. Spirit Development Inc. of Dallas has an option sales contract with the church to buy the property that is contingent upon certain conditions, includ- ing Spirit's negotiations with the city of College Station about leasing spaces in the Northgate Parking Garage. The College Station City Council on Thursday will consider negotiating a lease agreement between the city and Spirit for up to 400 spaces at $125 each per month. Dr. Thomas Estes, pastor of A &M Presbyterian Church, said the 200- member congregation plans to unite with Trinity Presbyterian Church and move to a new location near Rock Prairie Road and Edelweiss Avenue. The church has been at its Northgate location for 77 years, he said. If the council approves the negotiations for a 20- year lease agreement and a lease agreement is reached, it would be presented to the council again for approval. City staff determined that a lease agreement would be feasible from a financial standpoint and would accommodate the project, which fits the council's 1998 strategic issue of increasing North- See DORM, Page A8 Dorm From Al gate development. If the dormitory is completed by 2002, staff estimated that it would generate $16,000 annually in city ad valorem and sales taxes. The council also will consider four real estate contracts on land for the parking garage. The total cost of the property is $496,000, which will be funded by the capi- tal projects budget. Speed limits on all streets in the Northgate area except College Main and Nagle streets may be lowered from 30 to 25 miles per hour if the council approves a proposed ordinance. Streets affected by the ordinance would include Louise, Cherry, Boyett, Patricia and Church. Business owners and church representatives asked the city to lower the speed limit because of a high amount of pedestrians, bicy- cle riders and on- street parking in the area. During the workshop session, the council will discuss its meet- ing procedures, as well as the results of the 1999 Citizen Survey and the Centralized Customer Service Survey. The workshop meeting will begin at 3 p.m., and the regular meeting will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday. Both will be in the council's chambers in City Hall at 1101 Texas Ave. LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO, 2399 WAS PASSED AND AP- PROVED ON JUNE 24, 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 A TRACT OF LAND TOTALING 3.03 ACRES, LYING AND BEING SITU- ATED IN THE J.W. SCOTT LEAGUE, A -49, AND MA- RIAN KEEGAN'S LEAGUE, A -28, AND BEING OUT OF THE 37 ACRES TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED TO LEE ROSS BATSON. ET UX, BY RAYMOND JONES, RE- CEIVER, AND OUT OF THE BEHTEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH TRACT OF LAND IN BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS. The property is rezoned from A -O Agricultural open to C -B Commercial Business with a condition that the height be restricted to the R -1 height restriction and a buffer ease- ment be placed along the western and northern prop- erty lines that meet R &D re- quirements. 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 Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each day such violation shall continue or be permitted to continue, shall be deemed a separate of- fense. A notice of the time and place, where and when said ordinance would be giv- en a public hearing and con- sidered for final passage, was published in The Eagle. Said Ordinance, being a pe- nal 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 ordinance is filed in the office of the City Sec- retary, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas. Connie Hooks City Secretary The Eagle, Wednesday, July 7, 1999 7 -5 -99, 7 -07 -99 I �* Parking questions T onight the College Station City Council is to vote on a memorandum of understand- ing with a company to lease between 250 and 400 parking spaces at the (not yet constructed) Northgate parking garage. This private company will be building a private dorm on the site of A &M Presbyterian Church at Northgate. The church, which dates back to the 1940s, will be demolished. The dorm will have up to 250 rooms for phase 1 and 200 more for phase 2. That's about one parking space per dorm room. A remainder of only 325 spaces would be available for public use. The parking garage was sold to the public and the voters as a pub- lic project. Why are we to lease spaces in a public parking garage to a private company for 20 years? Why doesn't this company just build its own parking spaces, on its own land, like every other busi- ness and apartment complex in town? The council also will vote tonight to approve purchase of land for the garage totaling $495,000. How much over budget are the land purchases for the garage now? Weren't we told at a council meeting that the city would re- evaluate the Northgate parking garage costs? Why are we proceeding with land purchases and special deals when we don't know if the garage and the Patricia Street parking lot is even profitable? BENITO FLORES -MEATH College Station College Hills gets new coordinator The College Station school dis- trict board of trustees Wednesday unanimously approved hiring a new academic coordinator for College Hills Elementary School. Linda Madden, 43, is a Sam Houston State University graduate with 12 years of experience in the education field. She will replace Tami Laza, the former academic coordinator, who has been named principal of College Hills. Other action taken at the special workshop meeting included the approval of a waiver for students enrolled in teen parenting to use the library and computer labs at A &M Consolidated High School while on postpartum leave. The Eagle, Thursday, July 8, 1999 El REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -97 AC Chiller Replacement 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 (409)764 -38 until 2:00 PM, July 22 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:OOAM - 5:OOPM or re- quested by phone (409) 764- 3823 or e -mail to: jf inkes @ 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. Please visit our website at www .ci.coliege-station.tx.us for further information on this and available bids, tabula- tions and plan holder lists. 7- 08 -99. 7 -15 -99 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -50 Relay Materials for Switch Station Substation 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 15, 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:OOAM- 5:OOPMormay be downloaded from our Web site at www.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. 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. 7 -1 -99, 7 -8 -99 REQUESTFOR PROPOSAL #99 -86 Events Coordinator 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:OOpm July 22, 1999. All proposals received af- ter that time will be re- turned unopened. The City of College Station re- serves the right to waive or reject any and all Propos- 'is or any and all irregular- ities in said request and to accept the proposal con- sidered most advanta- geous to the City. A com- plete set of documents for this proposal may be ob- tained at the above ad- dress or by contacting the Purchasing Services Divi- sion at (409) 764 -3823 or jtinkes@ci.college station.tx.us. 7 -8 -99, 7 -14 -99 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -96 Various Light Poles /Fixtures - 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 Phone: (409) 764 -3823 until 2:00 PM, July 22 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. 7 -8 -99, 7 -15 -99 The Eagle, Thursday, July 8, 1999 L Garage spaces on table Dorm developer, CS to open talks By COLLEEN KAVANAGH Eagle Staff Writer The College Station City Council on Thursday agreed to negotiate a 20 -year lease of Northgate parking garage spaces to devel- opers of a private dormitory to be located on the A &M Presbyterian Church's property in Northgate. Council members unanimously approved a memorandum of under- standing between the city and the developer of the $25 million facility, which r sets the stage for negotia- tions on up to 400 parking spaces at $125 each per month. "All this is saying is that we're going to negoti- MALONEY ate," Councilman Dennis Maloney said. "We'll flesh out the details later. Councilman Larry Mariott was not at the meeting. If the council approves the negotiations for a 20 -year lease agreement and a lease agreement is reached, it again would be pre- sented to the council for approval. Spirit Development Inc. of Dallas has an option sales contract with A &M Presbyter- ian Church for the property that is contin- gent upon certain conditions, including Spirit's negotiations with the city about leas- ing spaces in the Northgate Parking Garage. , Councilman Ron Silvia said the agree- ment is a win -win situation for the city, church and developer. "Our goal was to revitalize Northgate, and this falls right in line with what they are try- ing to do," he said. "It's something that just fits." The Eagle, Friday, July 9, 1999 A &M Presbyterian Church plans to unite with Trinity Presbyterian Church and move to a new location near Rock Prairie Road and Edelweiss Avenue. Church member Bob Muirfield said the congregation has considered relocating in the past and the dormitory proposal is an opportunity for the church, developer and the community. "We support what Spirit Development proposes, and feel it's a good use for the property," he said. "It fits Northgate devel- opment nicely." City staff deemed the parking space lease feasible from a financial standpoint. Assis- tant City Manager Tom Brymer said there would be 325 spaces left for transient park- ing and, if necessary, the city can add anoth- er floor, which would hold an additional 195 cars. Dormitory plans include 70 single rooms and 330 double rooms. There will be 150 parking spaces on the property, officials said. In the workshop session, the council moved its workshop and meeting times. Starting in September, the workshop ses- See DORM, Page A2 Marvin Morris Kuers June 28, 1923 — July 8, 1999 Services for Marvin Morris Kuers,. 76, of College Station are set for 4 p.m. Saturday in Southwood Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev.. Ed Michaels will officiate. Burial will be in the College Sta- tion Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Mr. Kuers died Thursday in St. KUERS Joseph Regional Health Center. He was born in Greenville, Texas, was an instructor and a member of the Texas A &M University Industrial Engineering Department. He served in World War II, and was a member of the Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Valine Roberts Kuers of College Station; two sons and daughters -in -law, Marvin and Marianne Kuers, and John and Lisa Kuers, all of Dallas; and a daugh- ter and son -in -law, Karen Kuers and Steve Shaver of Sewanee, Tenn. �1 U Dorm From A 1 1 sion will begin at 4 P.M. and regu- lar meetings will begin at 7 P.M. The changes move the Hear Visi- tors section of the agenda from the current 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Two weeks ago, the council voted to move Hear Visitors, previously the last agenda item at the regular meeting, to follow the workshop session. Maloney said the changes would fit in with a majority of College Sta- tion residents' schedules. "This is an opportunity to make a fine- tuning adjustment, and it's something in the spirit of what we started to do," he said. "I argued that Hear Visitors was too late. Now, with Hear Visitors during the workshop, they have one more shot to talk about the consent agen- da items. "This [change of meeting times] will accommodate the bulk of peo- ple who may wish to address the council," he said. Councilwoman Anne Hazen was the only council member to vote against the change. She said that, with the current times, staff, resi- dents and council members can get home earlier, and there are many other ways. to address council members. In other business, the council: ■ Lowered speed limits on all streets in the Northgate area, including College Main and Nagle streets, from 30 to 25 miles per hour. Streets affected by the change include Louise, Cherry, Boyett, Patricia and Church. Business owners and church representatives had asked the city to lower the speed limit because of a high amount of pedestrians, bicy- cle riders and on -street parking in the area. ■ Rezoned four acres near the Holleman Drive and Welsh Avenue intersection from single - family res- idential to planned development - district housing. The property developer plans to build town - homes on the property. Maloney voted against the rezon- ing. Citing philosophical reasons, he said the city, will have. to find ways to lower traffic in the area. ■ Approved four real estate con- tracts on land for the parking garage. The total cost of the proper- ty is $496,000, which will be funded by the capital projects budget. ■ Approved the distribution of $134,900 from Community Develop- ment Block Grant funds to six local public service agencies. Those agencies and the amounts received were: Bluebonnet Girl Scout Council, $8,000; Brazos Val- ley Interfaith Outreach, $39,100; Elder Aid, $20,400; Family Medi- cine Center, $25,000; Salvation Army, $15,000; Scotty's House, $20,000; and Twin City Mission, $7,400. The council previously allocated $24,750 to the Parks and Recreation Department's Kids Klub and $18,250 to the Human Resources Teen Apprenticeship program. ■ Approved the College Station Recreation, Park and Open Space Master Plan, which includes plans and program outlines until 2010. , ■ Accepted the fiscal 1999 Texas A &M University's Research Foun- dation Advanced Law Enforce- ment and Response Technology (ALERT) Vehicle Systems suba- greement. The city did not provide funds for the subagreement, which will include two ALERT- equipped patrol vehicles that will be used by College Station police officers. , The Eagle, Friday, July 9, 1999 ../ 1 in 3 CS residents favor council on TV Online services By COLLEEN KAVANAGH Eagle Staff Writer One in three College Station res- idents would watch televised City Council meetings and more than half would watch educational and informational programs on the city's cable channel, a citizens' survey has found. Surveys on new technolo- gies and resi- dents' overall satisfaction with city ser- vices were pre- sented to the MOLHANEY council Thurs- veys were done by &M University's Public Policy Research Institute. About 500 residents were asked 141 questions to gauge their over- all satisfaction with city services. Question topics included the welcome, survey says < <The population seems ready to embrace technology. > — LINDA PIWONKA CS director of technology and information Police and fire departments, elec- tric and water services, street con- ditions and utility bills. Results indicated that almost 94 percent of the respondents are sat- isfied with city services. The overall satisfaction levels were similar to those in 1997 and 1998, something that Mayor Lynn McIlhaney said shows the strength and professionalism of the city's staff. . This was the first time that a technologies survey has been done, officials said. About 500 residents were cho- sen at random to help city staff gauge how receptive the residents would be to new online service technologies. Of those surveyed, 88 percent have access to the Internet. "That's an astounding percent- age," City Manager Skip Noe said. "This represents a real opportuni- ty to use that resource and com- municate to provide better ser- vices." The survey concluded that resi- dents would use technology, such as the Internet and telephone, to allow for better customer service, officials said. Linda Piwonka, director of the city's office *of technology and information, said the use of tech- nology by the respondents was higher than officials expected. "The population seems ready to embrace technology," she said. Council members will review the surveys' results as they go through the budget process to determine - if certain areas need additional funding, McIlhaney said. The Eagle, Saturday, July 10, 1999 Veterans clinic planned in CS' Opening expected in 2 months By BLAIR FANNIN Eagle Staff Writer A new veterans outpatient clin- ic is scheduled to open within the next two months in the College Station Professional Building, a Veterans Affairs official said Fri- day. "We are wanting to bring health care closer to the veterans in the communities where they live," said Liz Crossan, a public affairs officer with the Veterans Admin- istration Medical Center in Tem- ple. The outpatient clinic will be operated as part of the Central Texas Veterans Health Care Sys- tem and is expected to open in approximately two months, Crossan said. The organization currently is in the hiring phase for doctors, nurs- es and other personnel. Once the hiring is completed, she said it could speed up the opening date. In the region, there are veterans 6 6It makes sense to have something right there for them to use. — LIz CROSSAN VA public affairs officer hospitals located in Temple, Waco and Marlin, and outpatient clinics are located in Austin, Hamilton, Palestine and Brownwood. The College Station clinic will offer a number of services, Crossan said. "We will be able to provide pri- mary care, physicals, pharmacy service, vision care and other ser- vices," she said. Crossan said the Bryan- College Station area was chosen for a new outpatient clinic because of the growing number of veterans liv- ing in the community. "Instead of making them travel several hours to Temple or Hous- ton, it makes sense to have some- thing right there for them to use," she said. The Eagle, Saturday, July 10, 1999 0 timely change A week ago, The Bryan- College Station Eagle criticized the College Station City Council for moving its time to hear con- cerns from citizens to 5 p.m. — a time when many residents said they would be unable to appear because of the press of business or family. Several residents had protested the time change. In the past, the council placed its "Hear Visitors" portion at the end of their regular meetings. That was too late for many people, particularly if the meet- ings- had been contentious and long. On Thursday, the council listened to the people and agreed to move Hear Visitors to 5:45 p.m. That is a marvelous compromise and we applaud the council members for hearing what the people had to say "4 4, The Eagle, Monday, July 12, 1999 C DecisionOne breaks ground The Eagle, Friday, July 9, 1999 uroundbreaking ceremonies for computer firm DecisionOne year with a 50,000 square -foot custome Eagle photo /Butch Ireland were held Thursday at 3101 University Drive East in Bryan. The will operate 24 hours a day. The company will 500 peo- firm is expected to be in operation by the fourth quarter of this ple with an annual payroll of $12 million. officials sav 0 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -70 Anderson Street Widening • The City of College Station 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 27 , 1999, at which time bids will be opened in the Training Room at City Hall. All bids received af- ter that time will be returned unopened. A complete set of specifications and bidding documents can be purchased by check,' cash or money order from the Pur- chasing Division. City of College Station, City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, TX 77840 for $30.00. This fee is non - refundable. Questions regarding this project should be di- rected to: Purchasing Services Division (409) 764 -3823 Mon - Fri 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Five (5) percent bid security is required. A Prebid Meeting will be held in the Training Room, City Hall at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, July 20, 1999. This meeting is not man- datory, but attendance is highly recommended. Location and Description of Project The project involves the removal and replacement of the as- phalt pavement of Anderson Street from George Bush Drive to Park Place and the widening of said section of Anderson Street to a total width of 47' from back of curb to back of curb. Also included are various drainage improvements including storm drains and the extension of a large culvert with head- walls. The project also includes approximately 1150 linear feet of curb and gutter and approximately 1200 linear feet of six foot wide concrete sidewalk. The base bid includes a 3" thick H.M.A.C. surface course over an 8" thick cement stabilized base over an 8" thick lime stabilized sub -grade and the prepa- ration of traffic control plans as stated in the Conditions of Agreement. This project also includes an alternate for using black base and an alternate driveway location. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities. Please visit our website at www.ci.college - station.tx.us for fur- ther information on this and available bids, tabulations and plan holder lists. 7/13/99 & 7/20/99 4 The Eagle, Tuesday, July 13, 1999 3 REQUESTFOR PROPOSAL #99 -86 Events Coordinator 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 4:00pm July 22, 1999. All proposals received af- ter that time will be re- turned unopened. The City of College Station re- serves the right to waive or reject any and all Propos- als or any and all irregular- ities in said request and to accept the proposal con- sidered most advanta- geous to the City. A com- plete set of documents for this proposal may be ob- tained at the above ad- dress or by contacting the Purchasing Services Divi- sion at (409) 764 -3823 or jfinkesQci.college- station.tx.us. 7 -8 -99, 7 -14 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of College Station Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a variance for the pavement to be 2'6" from property line and a variance to encroach 515 S.F. into the 24' landscape reserve at 1721 Texas Avenue South. Applicant is Joey Dunlap. 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 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. Shauna Anderson Staff Planner 7 -14 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of College Station Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a variance for parking and interior islands Q 502 Harvey Road. Appli- cant is Blake Brown for Ru- dy'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, July 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 7 -14 -99 Mary Faye Hamilton Northgate speeds Jan. 26, 1924 — July 10, 1999 Graveside services for Mary Faye to be lowered Hamilton, 75, of College Station are set for 10 a.m. Wednesday at College Posted speed limits in the North - Station City Cemetery. gate area will be lowered from the The Rev. Bill Muske of Parkway current 30 mph to 25 mph effec- Baptist Church will officiate. tive Sunday. Arrangements are under the direc- City officials said they expect to of Callaway Jones Funeral Home start changing speed limit signs as n in Bryan. early as Wednesday, but the Mrs. Hamilton died Saturday in Col- changeover is expected to take a lege Station Medical Center. few days to implement. She was born in Adm a sville, Tenn., e ill The speed limit change will and had lived in College Station for affect all streets bounded U the past two years. versity Drive, Nagle Street, Well - She was preceded in death by her born Road, and the College Station husband, Bobby Joe Hamilton. city limits. Speed limits on Wellborn Survivors include two daughters Road and University Drive will not and sons -in -law, Sandra and Gary Drumm of Aurora, Colo., and Tanya change. For more information, call 764 and Paul Gunnels of College Station; 3556. two sisters, Jean Connell of Eudora, Ark., and Mildred Harper of Kilbourne, La.; her mother, Bessie Newell of Oak Grove, La.; and five grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Brazos /alley Council of Governments, Area gency on Aging, P.O. Drawer 4128, ryan, Texas 77805. The Eagle, Wednesday, July 14, 1999 Zoning panel to consider CS shopping center plat • By COLLEEN KAVANAGH Eagle Staff Writer The College Station Planning and Zoning Commission on Thursday will consider a prelimi- nary plat of 19 acres for a retail shopping center development. The plat, located at the north east corner of Texas Avenue and Holleman Drive, would be divided into three lots and is a consolida- tion of a portion of the Pooh:s Park and Tinsley Square subdivi- sions. The commission also will con- sider rezoning 14 acres adjacent to the Raintree subdivision from sin- gle- family residential and agricul- tural open space to a planned development district. The applicant submitted a development plan that includes a 180 -unit apartment complex, a 12- unit townhome development and a 35 -foot landscape buffer between the property and the subdivision. Access to the apartments would be from the Texas 6 frontage road, and access to the townhomes would be from a gated, private entrance off the dead end of Appo- matox Drive. The entrance drive will be required to meet the city's resi- dential street standards. Staff recommended the approval of both projects. if the proposals are approved by the commission, they must be approved by the College Station City Council as well. in other business, the commis- sion will consider: ■ A preliminary plat for 18 acres for the Dawn's Meadows subdivision, located at the south- west corner of the intersection of Texas 30 and Roan's Chapel Road. ■ A preliminary plat for 26 acres in the Pebble Hills Estates subdivision, lockted at Texas 6 north of Greens Prairie Road. ■ A request for rezoning 14 acres southwest of the Royal Ade- lade Drive and St. Andrews Drive intersection from agricultural open to single - family residential. (r The Eagle, Thursday, July 15, 1999 • REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -97 AC Chiller Replacement 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 (409) 764 -3823 until 2:00 PM, July 22 , 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:OOAM - 5:OOPM or re- quested by phone (409) 764- 3823 or e -mail to: 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. 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. 7- 08 -99, 7 -15 -99 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -96 Various Light Poles /Fixtures - 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 Phone: (409) 764 -3823 until 2:00 PM, July 22 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. 7 -8 -99, 7 -15 -99 The Eagle, Thursday, July 15, 1999 7- 16 -99, 7 -17 -99 CS police probing tire slashings College Station police said Thursday they still are investigating tire slashings on 11 vehicles in an apartment complex. The Tuesday night incidents at Southgate Village Apartments, 134 Luther St., were reported when the vehicles' owners discov- ered the damage Wednesday morning, police said. Such occurrences are rare at the complex, manager Linette Bounds said. The facility has a security guard who patrols the property reg- ularly, she said. 440 The Eagle, Friday, July 16, 1999 LEGAL NOTICE IGO, ORDINANCE NO. 2402 WAS PASSED AND AP- PROVED ON JULY 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 TRACT.OF LAND TOTALING 4.102 ACRES, A PORTION OF A 4.133 ACRE TRACT LOCATED IN THE CRAWFORD BUR - NETT LEAGUE ABSTRACT NO. 8,M IN COLLEGE STA- TION, BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS. The subject 4.102 acre tract is rezoned from R -1 Single Family Residential to PDD- Townhouse. A public hearing was held and notice was provided in the The Eagle according to provisions in the Zoning Or- dinance. 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 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 above named ordinance can be seen at the Office of the City Secretary, 1101 Texas Ave- nue, College Station, Texas. Connie Hooks City Secretary 7- 16 -99, 7 -17 -99 CS police probing tire slashings College Station police said Thursday they still are investigating tire slashings on 11 vehicles in an apartment complex. The Tuesday night incidents at Southgate Village Apartments, 134 Luther St., were reported when the vehicles' owners discov- ered the damage Wednesday morning, police said. Such occurrences are rare at the complex, manager Linette Bounds said. The facility has a security guard who patrols the property reg- ularly, she said. 440 The Eagle, Friday, July 16, 1999 The Eagle, Friday, LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 2401 WAS PASSED AND APPROVED ON JULY 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 AMENDING CHAPTER 10, "TRAFFIC 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 CL AUSE; AND DECLARING A PENALTY. (31) First Street, for traffic moving north and south shall be twenty -five (25) miles per hour from the intersection of First Street and Spruce Street to the intersection of First Street and Spruce Street to the intersection of First Street and Patricia Street. (32) Boyett Street, for traffic moving north and south shall be twenty -five (25) miles per hour from the intersection of Boyett Street and University Drive to the intersection of Boyett Street and Spruce Street. (33) Second Street, for traffic moving north and south shall be twenty -five (25) miles per hour from the intersection of Second Street and Church Avenue to the intersection of Second Street and Cherry Street. (34) Tauber Street, for traffic moving northg and south shall be twenty -five (25) mils per hour from the intersection of Tauber Street and University Drive to the intersection of Tauber and Cherry Street. (35) Stasney Street, for traffic moving north and south shall be twenty -five (25) miles per hour from the intersection of Stasney Street and University Drive to the intersection of Stasney Street and Cherry Street (36) Lodge Street, for traffic moving north and south shall be twenty -five (25) miles per hour from the intersection of Lodge Street and University Drive to the intersection of Lodge Street and Church Avenue. (37) Church Street, for traffic moving east and west shall be twenty-five (25) miles per hour from the intersection of Church Avenue and Wellborn Rod (FM 2154) to the intersection of Church Avenue and Nagle Street. (38) Patricia Street, for traffic moving east and west shall be twenty-five (25) miles per hour from the intersection of Patricia Street and First Street to the intersection of Patricia Street and Boyett Street. (39) Louise Street, for traffic moving east and west shall be twenty-five (25) miles per hour from the intersection of Louise Street and Wellborn Road (FM 2154) to the intersection of Louise Street and Boyett Street. (40) Louise Street, for traffic moving east and west shall be twenty -five (25) miles per hour from the intersection of Louise Street and Second Street to the intersection of Louise Street and Col- lege Main. (41) Maple Street, for traffic moving east and west shall be twenty -five (25) miles per hour from the intersection of Maple Street and Wellborn Road (FM 2154) to the intersection of Maple Street and First Street. (42) Spruce Street, for traffic moving east and west shall be twenty -five (25) miles per hour from the intersection of Spruce Street and First Street to the intersection of Spruce Street and College Main. (43) Cherry Street, for traffic moving east and west shall be twenty-five (25) miles per hour from the intersection of Cherry Street and Boyett Street to the intersection of Cherry Street and Nagle Street. (44) Cross Street, for traffic moving east and west shall be twenty-five (25) miles per hour from the intersection of Cross Street and College Main to the intersection of Cross Street and Nagle Street. (45) College Main, for traffic moving north and south shall be twenty-five (25) miles per hour from the intersection of College Main and University Drive to the city limit line. (46) Nagle Street, for traffic moving north and south shall be twenty -five (25) miles per hour from the intersection of Nagle Street and University Drive to the city limit line. 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 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 date of passage by the City Council, as provided by Section 35 of the City Charter of the City of College Station. Connie Hook , City Secret% 7- 16 -99, 7 -17 -99 / LEGAL NOTICE 7- 16 -99, 7 -17 -99 ORDINANCE NO. 2401 WAS PASSED AND APPROVED ON JULY 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 AMENDING CHAPTER 10, "TRAFFIC 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. (31) First Street, for traffic moving north and south shall be twenty-five (25) miles per hour from the intersection of First Street and Spruce Street to the intersection of First Street and Spruce Street to the intersection of First Street and Patricia Street. (32) Boyett Street, for traffic moving north and south shall be twenty-five (25) miles per hour from the intersection of Boyett Street and University Drive to the intersection of Boyett Street and Spruce Street. (33) Second Street, for traffic moving north and south shall be twenty -five (25) miles per hour from the intersection of Second Street and Church Avenue to the intersection of Second Street and Cherry Street. (34) Tauber Street, for traffic moving northg and south shall be twenty-five (25) mils per hour from the intersection of Tauber Street and University Drive to the intersection of Tauber and Cherry Street. (35) Stasney Street, for traffic moving north and south shall be twenty-five (25) miles per hour from the intersection of Stasney Street and University Drive to the intersection of Stasney Street and Cherry Street (36) Lodge Street, for traffic moving north and south shall be twenty-five (25) miles per hour from the intersection of Lodge Street and University Drive to the intersection of Lodge Street and Church Avenue. (37) Church Street, for traffic moving east and west shall be twenty-five (25) miles per hour from the intersection of Church Avenue and Wellborn Rod (FM 2154) to the intersection of Church Avenue and Nagle Street. (38) Patricia Street, for traffic moving east and west shall be twenty -five (25) miles per hour from the intersection of Patricia Street and First Street to the intersection of Patricia Street and Boyeff Street. (39) Louise Street, for traffic moving east and west shall be twenty-five (25) miles per hour from the intersection of Louise Street and Wellborn Road (FM 2154) to the intersection of Louise Street and Boyett Street. (40) Louise Street, for traffic moving east and west shall be twenty-five (25) miles per hour from the intersection of Louise Street and Second Street to the intersection of Louise Street and Col- lege Main. (41) Maple Street, for traffic moving east and west shall be twenty -five (25) miles per hour from the intersection of Maple Street and Wellborn Road (FM 2154) to the intersection of Maple Street and First Street. (42) Spruce Street, for traffic moving east and west shall be twenty-five (25) miles per hour from the intersection of Spruce Street and First Street to the intersection of Spruce Street and College Main. (43) Cherry Street, for traffic moving east and west shall be twenty-five (25) miles per hour from the intersection of Cherry Street and Boyett Street to the intersection of Cherry Street and Nagle Street. (44) Cross Street, for traffic moving east and west shall be twenty-five (25) miles per hour from the intersection of Cross Street and College Main to the intersection of Cross Street and Nagle Street. (45) College Main, for traffic moving north and south shall be twenty-five (25) miles per hour from the intersection of College Main and University Drive to the city limit line. (46) Nagle Street, for traffic moving north and south shall be twenty-five (25) miles per hour from the intersection of Nagle Street and University Drive to the city limit line. 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 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 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 I%W The Eagle, Saturday, July 17, 1999 7- 16 -99, 7 -17 -99 LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 2402 WAS PASSED AND AP- PROVED ON JULY 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 TRACT OF LAND TOTALING 4.102 ACRES, A PORTION OF A 4.133 ACRE TRACT LOCATED IN THE CRAWFORD BUR - NETT LEAGUE ABSTRACT NO. 8,M IN COLLEGE STA- TION, BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS. The subject 4.102 acre tract is rezoned from R -1 Single Family Residential to PDD- Townhouse. A public hearing was held and notice was provided in the The Eagle according to provisions in the Zoning Or- dinance. 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 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 above named ordinance can be seen at the Office of the City Secretary, 1101 Texas Ave- nue, College Station, Texas. Connie Hooks City Secretary 7- 16 -99, 7 -17 -99 ORDINANCE NO. 2401 WAS PASSED AND APPROVED ON JULY 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 AMENDING CHAPTER 10, "TRAFFIC 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. (31) First Street, for traffic moving north and south shall be twenty-five (25) miles per hour from the intersection of First Street and Spruce Street to the intersection of First Street and Spruce Street to the intersection of First Street and Patricia Street. (32) Boyett Street, for traffic moving north and south shall be twenty-five (25) miles per hour from the intersection of Boyett Street and University Drive to the intersection of Boyett Street and Spruce Street. (33) Second Street, for traffic moving north and south shall be twenty -five (25) miles per hour from the intersection of Second Street and Church Avenue to the intersection of Second Street and Cherry Street. (34) Tauber Street, for traffic moving northg and south shall be twenty-five (25) mils per hour from the intersection of Tauber Street and University Drive to the intersection of Tauber and Cherry Street. (35) Stasney Street, for traffic moving north and south shall be twenty-five (25) miles per hour from the intersection of Stasney Street and University Drive to the intersection of Stasney Street and Cherry Street (36) Lodge Street, for traffic moving north and south shall be twenty-five (25) miles per hour from the intersection of Lodge Street and University Drive to the intersection of Lodge Street and Church Avenue. (37) Church Street, for traffic moving east and west shall be twenty-five (25) miles per hour from the intersection of Church Avenue and Wellborn Rod (FM 2154) to the intersection of Church Avenue and Nagle Street. (38) Patricia Street, for traffic moving east and west shall be twenty -five (25) miles per hour from the intersection of Patricia Street and First Street to the intersection of Patricia Street and Boyeff Street. (39) Louise Street, for traffic moving east and west shall be twenty-five (25) miles per hour from the intersection of Louise Street and Wellborn Road (FM 2154) to the intersection of Louise Street and Boyett Street. (40) Louise Street, for traffic moving east and west shall be twenty-five (25) miles per hour from the intersection of Louise Street and Second Street to the intersection of Louise Street and Col- lege Main. (41) Maple Street, for traffic moving east and west shall be twenty -five (25) miles per hour from the intersection of Maple Street and Wellborn Road (FM 2154) to the intersection of Maple Street and First Street. (42) Spruce Street, for traffic moving east and west shall be twenty-five (25) miles per hour from the intersection of Spruce Street and First Street to the intersection of Spruce Street and College Main. (43) Cherry Street, for traffic moving east and west shall be twenty-five (25) miles per hour from the intersection of Cherry Street and Boyett Street to the intersection of Cherry Street and Nagle Street. (44) Cross Street, for traffic moving east and west shall be twenty-five (25) miles per hour from the intersection of Cross Street and College Main to the intersection of Cross Street and Nagle Street. (45) College Main, for traffic moving north and south shall be twenty-five (25) miles per hour from the intersection of College Main and University Drive to the city limit line. (46) Nagle Street, for traffic moving north and south shall be twenty-five (25) miles per hour from the intersection of Nagle Street and University Drive to the city limit line. 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 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 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 I%W The Eagle, Saturday, July 17, 1999 7- 16 -99, 7 -17 -99 Walter `Walt' L. Pierce was the general manager of Navasota Valley Rural Electric Co -op. He was a past board secretary of San Miguel Electric Generation and Transmission Co -op of Pleasanton, Texas, and was a board member of the Brazos Valley Electric Generation and Transmission Co -op in Waco. He was a member and served as a deacon for Central Chris- tian Church. He also volunteered ser- vice for the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra. Survivors include his wife, Judith Pierce of Bryan; a daughter and son - in -law, Sherry and Jimi Wilkinson of Pensacola, Fla.; a brother, William Pierce of Pompey's Pillar, Mont.; a sister and brother -in -law. Lorelei and Doyle Saxby of College Place, Wash.; and a granddaughter. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or Central Christian Church Building Fund. The Eagle, Saturday, July 17, 1999 Mo The City of College Station is accepting applications for a: WATER RESOURCE COORDINATOR This position is responsible for the Public Utilities Water/Wastewater Division's Public Education Program, which includes the promotion of water quality, conservation, drought contingency planning, and wastewater treatment. Minimum requirements are: BS in Public Relations, Environmental Resource Management or related field; knowledge of city ordinances and TRNRCC regulations; excellent communication skills, public speaking and interpersonal relations skills; minimum of one year experience in a service oriented position preferably in a Utility Resource Conservation or Consumer Service Program; proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Shall possess and maintain a valid Texas driver's license with satisfactory driving record and pass a drug screening. The City offers a full benefit package, including paid vacation, health and life insurance and retirement plan. Salary: $27,138/yr. Deadline: July 30, 1999 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 /joblineicstx.htm E ual Opport2nity Employer The Eagle, Sunday, July 18, 1999 The City of College Station Public Works Department is currently recruiting for an: ELECTRIC LINE TECHNICIAN This position is responsible for engaging in the construction ana maintenance of the City's distribution and transmission system. Applicant must be skilled in working with high voltage conductors. Job duties include installing and repairing street lights, installing transformers, underground and overhead distribution and help troubleshoot power outages. Must be able to climb poles. Applicant must have a high school diploma or GED. Most obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) within 3 months of service. Minimum two years experience preferred. Must also be able to work overtime. Salary: $15.22 /Hour to $17.62 /Hour D.O.Q Deadline to apply: June 21, 1999 A a t : City of College Station Human Resources Department 1101 S. Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 77840 Internet: www.lockon.com/jobline /cstx.htm A REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -70 Anderson Street Widening The City of College Station 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 27 , 1999, at which time bids will be opened in the Training Room at City Hall. All bids received af- ter that time will be returned unopened. A complete set of specifications and bidding documents can be purchased by check, cash or money order from the Pur- chasing Division, City of College Station, City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, TX 77840 for $30.00. This fee is non - refundable. Questions regarding this project should be di- rected to: Purchasing Services Division (409) 764 -3823 Mon - Fri 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Five (5) percent bid security is required. A Prebid Meeting will be held in the Training Room, City Hall at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, July 20, 1999. This meeting is not man- datory, but attendance is highly recommended. Location and Description of Project The project involves the removal and replacement of the as- phalt pavement of Anderson Street from George Bush Drive to Park Place and the widening of said section of Anderson Street to a total width of 47' from back of curb to back of curb. Also included are various drainage improvements including storm drains and the extension of a large culvert with head- walls. The project also includes approximately 1150 linear feet of curb and gutter and approximately 1200 linear feet of six foot wide concrete sidewalk. The base bid includes a 3" thick H.M.A.C. surface course over an 8" thick cement stabilized base over an 8" thick lime stabilized sub -grade and the prepa- ration of traffic control plans as stated in the Conditions of Agreement. This project also includes an alternate for using black base and an alternate driveway location. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities. Please visit our website at www.ci.coliege- station.tx.us for fur- ther information on this and available bids, tabulations and plan holder lists. Jk, 7/13/99 & 7/20/99 The Eagle, Tuesday, July 20, 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, August 3, 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. These specifica- tions are also available for download from our Web site. 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.coliege-station.tx.us for further information on this and available bids, tabula- tions and plan holder lists. 7/20//99 & 7/27/.Ci - e Fine O n e min Ai " S The commission said he now ed must file that paperwork. f o r "We want to make sure the city's run the way it should be because we care about it," Flores - On Meath said. "I'll do the right thing, pay the fine, and learn and vio grow from it. If I expect my coun- cil to do the right thing, I should • le too. That's why I'm not fighting Man cited for ro (the fine]." GS recall ptition The complaints against the in e other four residents, Norma Miller, Carl Vargo, Susanne By COLLEEN KAVANAGH McDonald and George Sopasaks, Eagle Staff Writer were dismissed. All were individ- One of the residents who led an unsuccessful ually notified over the weekend of drive to recall the College Station mayor a he th For o iner City Councilman David four council members was fined ing by Texas Ethics Commission for violating a provi Hickson filed a complaint April 13, accusing the petitioners of sion of the Election Code. aid forming a political action commit Benito Flores -Meath was ined tisem nt sum tee and spending and soliciting $740 for a Feb. 23 newsp significant dollars without filing mm .sing the reasons the necessary paperwork. for the February peti Hickson could not be reached tion which sought to < (This started out Monday for comment. recall former Coun- as a group of Councilman Ron Silvia said cilman David Hick- there is no reason for people not to son, Mayor Lynn p eop le W know the commission's laws. Mellhaney and coun- wanted to do the ° laws of th Texas Ethics cil members Ron Sil- ht thing.. • • As Commission are clear and explic- via, Anne Hazen and g it, he said. , If you're going to we found out raise money for any political Larry , CO The group, ou can't e with the beat action, you have to fil prised of Flores - Y �, hall. city The information is out there. Meath and four oth- Ci It's even on the commission's Web ers, did not gather _ BENITO site." enough signatures to The state Election Code regu force the recall elec- FLORES -MEATH lates political funds, campaigns tion. and groups that form to support or Any group t hat must elect a oppose ballot propositions or can- receives or spends more than � treasurer and file the ode. details, acc that circulate petitions to submit ording to Title didates. It also regulates groups 15 of the Election C o f people who for elections. ` °This started out as a group wanted to do the right thing and tried to do so by Miller said she had no doubt e commission following the law," Flores -Meath said. , As we complaint again would t her. dismiss the found out, You can't beat city hall ." it secretary, e comp listing con- at city hall to teach `us' a lesson," He said he did not know that he had to file "The charges were tru lesson," up paperwork with the city tributions and expenditures until th out Its comical; simply think that this was filed. council and Hickson tried to nail See FINE, Page A10 us with ethics violations when they have done away with their own through the political process. The Texas Ethics Commission decided wisely and well, and I, for one, would never be deterred from another recall attempt if and The Eagle, Tuesday, July 20, 1999 when it is necessary." &y _ 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 2, Block A, Culpepper Plaza, bound by George Bush Drive East and Puryear Drive. The hearing will be held in the City Hall Council Room, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 7:00 p.m. meeting of the Commission on Thursday, August 5, 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 7 -21 -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 for the use only to permit a dance studio to be located at 4202 State Highway -6 S Suite A (ABC Aggieland Pest Control). 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, August 5, 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 7 -21 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to con- sider a setback variance at 2325/27 Pheasant Lane & 2329/31 Pheasant Lane. Ap- plicant is Ron Lightsey. 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, August 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. SHAUNAANDERSON Staff Planner 7 -21 -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 4.45 acre located at the northwest corner of Highway 6 and University Drive E., from C -B Business Commer- cial to R -5 Apartment Medi- um 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, August 5, 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- 900- 735 -2989. For additional information, Tease contact meat (409) 764 -3570. Jane Kee ,ity Planner 7 -21 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to con- sider a setback variance at 1002 Haley. Applicant is Johnny Stimson. 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, August 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. SHAUNAANDERSON Staff Planner 7 -21 -99 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -95 Eastgate & Lions Park Improvements 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, August 4, 1999, at which time bids will be opened in the Training Room at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. A complete set of specifica- tions and bidding documents can be purchased for a non- refundable fee of $20.00 at the above address, Mon -Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Location and Description of Project Eastgate Park is located on the corner of Foster Street and Walton Drive. Lion's Park is located at the north end of Chappel Street near Peyton Street. The project consists of in- stallation of concrete walks, site work, playground equip- ment with rubber granules and pea gravel, redwood signage, groundcover beds, brick pavers and keystone concrete block planters. Electrical work to include un- derground wiring from power poles to meter pedestal. 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. 7/21/99 & 7/28/99 The Eagle, Wednesday, July 21, 1999 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -99 Annual Bid for Utility Line Locate Service 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, August 5, 1999, at which time bids will be opened in the Training Room 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. 7/22/99 & 7/29/99 The Eagle, Thursday, July 22, 1999 The City of College Station's Public Works Department is accepting applications for the following position: UKMN� ROUTE MANAGER This position operates and maintains a refuse truck while handling the solid waste stream on an assigned route. Duties include loading all garbage, refuse, brush and other municipal solid waste. Candidate must have a Class C Commercial driver's license and have a safe driving record. Must possess good customer service skills. Salary: $8.87 /Hour 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.corn/jobline /cstx.htni Equal Opportunity Employer The City of College Station is accepting applications for i WATER RESOURCE COORDINATOR This position is responsible for the Public Utilities Water/Wastewater Division's Public Education Program, which includes the promotion of water quality, conservation, drought contingency planning, and wastewater treatment. Minimum requirements are: BS in Public Relations, Environmental Resource Management or related field; knowledge of city ordinances and TRNRCC regulations; excellent communication skills, public speaking and interpersonal relations skills; minimum of one year experience in a service oriented position preferably in a Utility Resource Conservation or Consumer Service Program; proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Shall possess and maintain a valid Texas driver's license with satisfactory driving record and pass a drug screening. The City offers a full benefit package, including paid vacation, health and life insurance and retirement plan. Salary: $27,138/yr. Deadline: July 30, 1999 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 The Eagle, Sunday, July 25, 1999 Signs of Rudder appear along East Bypass RUDDER By COLLEEN KAVANAGH Eagle Staff Writer . Motorists on a 12 -mile stretch of Texas 6 through Bryan and College Station won't have to learn a new route, but they'll soon have to learn a new name for what's popu- larly called the East Bypass. The renaming of the East Bypass as the Earl Rudder Freeway drew a step closer to reality this week with the installation of a highway sign with the new name in north Bryan. The sign is in place but has not been unveiled. Officials said the formal name change would take place next month. The designation, in honor of the late war hero and president of Texas A &M Universi- ty, was approved by the Bryan and College Station city councils in 1998. The plans were stalled, however, when officials Change to take effect next month learned that Texas 6 already was designat- ed the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. Texas Department of Transportation offi- cials said the stretch through Bryan and College Station could be designated the Earl Rudder Freeway as long as the desig- nation was a separate sign and not placed on an existing state sign. Rick Connor, director of public works for the city of Bryan, said the transportation department helped make the change possi- ble. "The people at TxDot deserve a pat on the back fqr this," he said. "They stayed within their guidelines and helped us accomplish our goal." The recommendation for the change was made several years ago to honor Rudder, who was president of A &M for six years and president of the A &M system for five years. He is remembered as the commander of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, which scaled 100 - foot cliffs at Pointe du Hoc during the D- Day invasion of World War II. Rudder, who died in 1970, has been hon- ored in the U.S. Army Hall of Fame and as a distinguished alumnus of A &M. Officials said street names in Bryan will be addressed as North Earl Rudder Free- way, and street numbers will be changed. Street names in College Station will be Earl Rudder Freeway South, but no street num- bers will be changed. The council resolutions that approved the Rudder designation also renamed F.M. 2818 after Harvey Mitchell, known as the "Father of Education in Brazos County." That change will occur on Aug. 1. 3 m3°° o n moc3 w N J n o m . o. �'. <..< m m a cu N 3? j, wa 3 a c 0. C C m W c m �mo2C7 m� (DN .� N ._.3 aw° -'cwoc mo 30 O ?- D — ' o - p N D 31 v 0 J _ a 2 - i p 3 N.G CD 7 Q » C -7 o w p �— � OC w � omaD�m o� DN..�o 300 N �� =woo °. ow ��c� -mao Of N� o �mo�o vo c� ��mN�.o�.��NnF N am �Dwo(nD D N<� D� CD ID a �O . 7 x O N i rn A N O- O. O. w. °^'. �O N N� ,0 3- m O n O' N cD W n 'p0 ? ID n w 3 O. 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The renaming of the East Bypass as the Earl Rudder Freeway drew a step closer to reality this week with the installation of a highway sign with the new name in north Bryan. The sign is in place but has not been unveiled. Officials said the formal name change would take place next month. The designation, in honor of the late war hero and president of Texas A &M Universi- ty, was approved by the Bryan and College Station city councils in 1998. The plans were stalled, however, when officials Change to take effect next month learned that Texas 6 already was designat- ed the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. Texas Department of Transportation offi- cials said the stretch through Bryan and College Station could be designated the Earl Rudder Freeway as long as the desig- nation was a separate sign and not placed on an existing state sign. Rick Connor, director of public works for the city of Bryan, said the transportation department helped make the change possi- ble. "The people at TxDot deserve a pat on the back fqr this," he said. "They stayed within their guidelines and helped us accomplish our goal." The recommendation for the change was made several years ago to honor Rudder, who was president of A &M for six years and president of the A &M system for five years. He is remembered as the commander of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, which scaled 100 - foot cliffs at Pointe du Hoc during the D- Day invasion of World War II. Rudder, who died in 1970, has been hon- ored in the U.S. Army Hall of Fame and as a distinguished alumnus of A &M. Officials said street names in Bryan will be addressed as North Earl Rudder Free- way, and street numbers will be changed. Street names in College Station will be Earl Rudder Freeway South, but no street num- bers will be changed. The council resolutions that approved the Rudder designation also renamed F.M. 2818 after Harvey Mitchell, known as the "Father of Education in Brazos County." That change will occur on Aug. 1. Man found dead in apartment pool CS residents find body in cloudy water By LAURA RMP Eagle Staff Writer A College Station man was found dead in an apartment com- plex pool Sunday afternoon, police said. The body of Edward Roberto Cruz Cabrerra, 21, was discovered by swimmers in the deep end of the pool at Viking Apartments, 1601 Holleman Drive, Sgt. Bruce Sims said. Kenneth Thornton and Lorenzo Carter found the man about 3 p.m. when they were swimming in the pool, Thornton said. The water was cloudy and the men could not see the bottom of the pool, which was 9 feet deep. Carter said he jumped into the pool and felt the body at the bot- tom. The men rushed to call authori- ties because they were worried the victim was a drowned child, Carter said. Emergency medical technicians pulled Cruz, who was wearing swimming trunks, from the bot- tom of the pool. The length of time Cruz was underwater is unknown, Sims said, but his brother had been looking for him. Cruz lived in the apartment complex and had just moved into the area, he said. College Station Police are look- ing into the case and the pool is being drained for further investi- gation. Sims offered a few tips when swimming alone at a pool: ■ Be aware of the pool's depth when diving. • Swim in a well- lighted area. • Do not overexert yourself. • Pay attention to muscle cramps. the Eagle, Monnday, July 26, 1999 D riving to excess Bryan, GS police detail troublesome intersections By GENEVA WHITMARSH dents last year, and Villa Eagle Staff Writer he site of 3, have been ac ci- More traffic accidents dent-free this Sgt. Ben Smith credited he have occurred at the 2200 Briarcrest Drive this reduction of accidents at var- block of than any other area in ious sites to a crackdown on year Bryan College Station, traffic violators. "In some areas there have according to statistics pro- vided by both police depart- been more accidents despite intentions," Smith said. ments. in front of Wal our "It's an intangible where you The area has been don't know what the number Mart SuperCenter of accidents could have been the site of 18 accidents since he highest number of had not been out th een 25 Jan. 1, collisions to. occur at a partic "There could [at the 2200 block of ular location in Bryan or Col- Station this year. Twen- accidents Briarcrest], instead of 18," he lege ty -nine accidents occurred at sa yo just don't n, the the location in all of 1998. The second- highest acci intersection of University Drive and F.M. 2818 is one of " dent spot in Bryan this year is the 700 block of Villa Maria the city's top accident spots, reported Road, according to statistics. with 13 collisions the beginning of the Thirteen collisions have at the location since year. Last year, 30 accidents occurred since the beginning of the in of occurred at the location. Thirteen id r year, compared to 16 all have occurred the irate last year. Overall, the number of section of University Drive the accidents in Bryan since the has and Texas .Avenue since beginning of the year. Twen- beginning of the year increased 10 percent from ty -six collisions occurred here in all of last year. 1998 Two of the city's intersec- The 200 block of Harvey Road has been the site of 13 tions, however, have so far in t d from the top accidents this year, up from been elun a e ten list. Texas Avenue and Texas 21, he site of 14 acci- See TRAFFIC, Page A8 0 c c c >,S � o 0 ��.o.00`��,�. oar 3 a o � a) _ 0 0 � � a� aAa� U + yhe Eagle, Monnday, July 26, 1999 o s,� �� U `��� U � U � 0 CZ> m o m - Q: 0 a) "' �M��ooa.�, '' 16 ao'� a� yhe Eagle, Monnday, July 26, 1999 Louvenia Johns May 5, 1922 — July 24, 1999 Services for Louvenia Johns, 77, of Bryan are set for 11 a.m. Wednesday at Daniel & Son Funeral Home Chapel in Bryan. The Rev. W.D. Hines of Clark Street Christian Church will officiate. Burial will be in College Station City Ceme- tery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 to 9 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. A wake will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Mrs. Johns died Saturday at Sher- wood Health Care Center in Bryan. She was born in Bryan and was a lifelong resident of Bryan. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Jones. Survivors include two brothers, Arlean Rooks of Dallas and Rev. W.D. Hines of Garland; two sisters, Betty Ann Isom of Dallas and Willie Ader Edwards of Des Moines, Iowa; two special cousins, Evelyn Lucus of Dal- las and G. Hall of Bryan; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Leonard `Len' Melenkevitz Jr. Aug. 31, 1939 — July 24, 1999 Services for Leonard "Len" Melenkevitz Jr., 59, of Bryan are set for 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Hillier Funeral Home Chapel in Bryan. The Rev. Don Breland will offici- ate. Burial will be in College Station Cemetery. Mr. Melenke- vitz died Saturday at his home. MELENKEVITZ He was a retired systems analyst and also had served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Victoria, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Melenkevitz of Bryan; a son. David Melenkevitz of Miami, Fla.; two daughters and sons -in -law, Susan and Mark Haven of Bryan and Patti and Will Jones of Millbrook, Ala.; a sister, Judy Pastor of Layton, N.J.; and two grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Hos- pice Brazos Valley or St. Joseph Can- cer Center. The Eagle, Tuesday, July 27, 1999 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -98 Lemon Tree Park Sewer Line Replacement 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 2nd Floor City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, August 10, 1999, at which time bids will be opened in the Training Room at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. Location and Description of Project The project involves sanitary sewer line replacement at Lemon Tree Park as per bid specifications. A complete set of specifica- tions and bidding documents can be purchased for a non- refundable fee of $20.00 payable by check, money or der or cash from above ad- dress, Mon -Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Five (5) percent bid security is required A Prebid Meeting will be held in the Training Room, City Hall at 2:00 pm on Wed- nesday, August 4, 1999. At- tendance at this meeting is not mandatory, is highly rec- ommended. 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. 7/27/99 & 8/3/99 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, August 3, 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. These specifica- tions are also available for download from our Web site. 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. 7/20//99 & 7/27/99 • The Eagle, Tuesday, July 27, 1999 Group forms to oppose 1*MW area landfill By COLLEEN KAVANAGH Eagle Staff Writer Area residents Tuesday took their first step in opposing the proposed site of a new landfill at Texas 6 and F.M. 159. About 35 residents formed South Brazos County Citizens for Intelligent Development, member Larry Fraser said. The group will fight the proposed site, which will be called the Cedar Pointe Environmental Center. Fraser, who divides his time between a Sugarland, Texas, home and a home in Brazos County that would overlook the proposed site, said the group plans to advertise and promote the reasons behind its opposition. "I realize garbage has to go some- where, but don't think this is the prop- er site," he said, citing both environ- mental and ethical concerns. "Most people don't dump trash on the front porch, and we don't think it's a good idea to dump our trash at the front gate to the corridor to the city," Fraser said. The Brazos Valley Solid Waste Man- t� _ , xas 4,. st Inter do al eedw y Peac ek e Site Texas 6 .2 Location Graphic special to The Eagle agement Agency announced the pro- posed site at a public meeting in June. About 600 acres of land are designated for the new site, 310 of which would be used for waste disposal. The remaining acreage would provide buffer zones around the landfill, officials said. Navasota resident and group mem- ber Donna Dunlap is no stranger to a fight against placing a landfill in south Brazos County — her Millican land was the first proposed site. If the site at Texas 6 and F.M. 159 is approved, she said some of her land will be one of the landfill's boundaries. "I think the citizens of College Sta- tion should really be concerned," she said. "I don't think a landfill will impress people traveling through here." Agency officials said the land's vege- tation will help disguise the landfill. The site was chosen by an advisory committee comprised of 13 Bryan and College Station residents. Fraser said the proposed site snuck up on landowners in the area. "They didn't discuss it with the peo- See LANDFILL, Page A8 The Eagle, Wednesday, July 28, 1999 x>�: U •Cn�p' CZ CZ cn � NO���� r� nO 0 00 W N 0 CZ OO � N ��cZOpp� c� N y G) Gi N y O O�� N �� O U "CS 0�Z W > .� 4 ' o���v; ��±� � s in 00 0 Z0 �O0O 9 O N O ,� O 4,0 ++ .O d W CZ N 1 U CZ y " Fy T i-� 3 zi� °�'F 0 `� c +- Milli $34 114.0 3 + >1440 �� o "I think the citizens of College Sta- tion should really be concerned," she said. "I don't think a landfill will impress people traveling through here." Agency officials said the land's vege- tation will help disguise the landfill. The site was chosen by an advisory committee comprised of 13 Bryan and College Station residents. Fraser said the proposed site snuck up on landowners in the area. "They didn't discuss it with the peo- See LANDFILL, Page A8 The Eagle, Wednesday, July 28, 1999 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -95 Eastgate & Lions Park Improvements NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a rezon- ing request for approximate- ly 14.23 acres located near, the intersection of State' Highway 6 South and Rain - tree Drive (near the Raintree Subdivision), from R -1 Sin- gle Family Residential and A -O Agricultural Open to PDD -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 6:00 p.m. meeting of the Council on Thursday, August 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 me at (409) 764 -3570. SABINE MCCULLY Senior Planner 7 -28 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a rezon- ing request for Pebble Creek Phase 8 -B. The property is approximately 14 acres and located 200 feet south of the 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 6:00 p.m. meeting of the Council on Thursday, August 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 me at (409) 764 -3570. Jessica Jimmerson Staff Planner 7 -28 -99 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, August 4, 1999, at which time bids will be opened in the Training Room at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. A complete set of spec f. tions and bidding documents can be purchased for a non- refundable fee of $20.00 at the above address, Mon -Fri. 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Location and Description of Project Eastgate Park is located on the corner of Foster Street and Walton Drive. Lion's Park is located at the north end of Chappel Street near Peyton Street. The project consists of in- stallation of concrete walks, site work, playground equip- ment with rubber granules and pea gravel, redwood signage, groundcover beds. brick pavers and keystone concrete block planters. Electrical work to include un- derground wiring from power poles to meter pedestal. 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 this and available bids, tabula- tions and plan holder lists. 7/21/99 & 7/28/99 The Eagle, Wednesday, July 28, 1999 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -99 Annual Bid for Utility Line Locate Service 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, August 5, 1999, at which time bids will be opened in the Training' Room 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. 7/22/99 & 7/29/99 The Eagle, Thursday, July 29, 1999 Meridian Apartments, PhaE III, Asbestos Abatement ar Demolition The City of College Static is accepting bids for th above referenced item. Bic will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, August 12 1999, at which time bids wi be opened in the Trainin Room at City Hall. All bid, received after that time wi be returned unopened. A complete set of specifica tions and bidding document: is available order at the above address, Mon -Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. A Prebid Meeting will be held at City Hall at 2:00 pn on August 3, 1999. ThiE meeting is not mandatory . but attendance is highly rec- ommended. Location and Description of Project The project involves demoli- tion of the twelve (12) two - story apartment structures formerly operated as the Meridian Apartments, Phase III, with all materials dis- posed of as asbestos- conta- minated debris. A small quantity of conventional as- bestos abatement may be involved to remove any re- sidual asbestos - containing floor the and or mastic which , nay remain on the building slabs following building dem- Aition. )uestions regarding this rroject should be directed to 3ary Balmain, (409) 764 - 765. We (5) percent bid security > required. he City of College Station 3serves the right to reject ny or all bids and to waive iformalities and irregulari- es. lease visit our website at ww. ci.college- station. tx. us it further information on this rid available bids, tabula - ms and plan holder lists. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS RFP #99 -94 AUDIO & VIDEO MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM The City of College Station is accepting proposals for the above referenced item. Proposals will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall 1100 Texas Avenue College Station, TX 77840 until 4:00 pm, Friday, Au- gust 20, 1999, at which time proposals will be opened in the Purchasing Division at City Hall. All proposals re- ceived after that time will be returned unopened. Scope of work includes a equipment and installation of a multimedia system com- posed of VHS video equip- ment, video projection sys- tem, slide projection, over- head projection, computer interfacing projection equip- ment, PA- system, micro- phones and headsets, wire- less remote control, and high fidelity audio system with CD and tape. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and tc waive informalities and irreg- ularities. 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. 7/23/99 and 7/30 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL #99 -10 Engineering & Design Services for Fill Sector #14 Development ie City of College Station accepting proposals on e above referenced item r the City of College Sta- r Offices. Proposals will e received at: The City of College Station Purchasing Services Division 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, TX 77842 until 4:00 pm August 6, 1999. Proposals received after that time will be City turned unopened. of College Station reserve= the right to waive or rejec any and all Proposals or am and all irregularities in sail request and to accept th proposal considered mo` advantageous to the City. complete set of docubeeol for this proposal may tained at the above addre° or by contacting the PL chasing Services Division (409) 764 -3823 jfinkes@ci.college station.tx.us. 7/23/99 & 7/30/99 The Eagle, Friday, July 30, 1999 Lan dfill t Group says it's prepared for long court battle what you're going to see," he said. Angelo said that, at the time the existing landfill was permitted, officials did not have the space or the time to put in that type of veg- etation. On the proposed site for the new landfill, however, the veg- etation already exists. Fraser said some group mem- bers met Thursday with Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency and College Station city officials to discuss the site. "It was obvious that they intend to go full speed ahead with this project," Fraser said. "They don't care a whit about anything but the money this will generate from out - of- county trash receipts and find- ing a place to put their garbage. They just don't care where it is located." The present landfill on Rock Prairie Road will reach capacity By COLLEEN KAVANAGH Eagle Staff Writer Members of a group who oppose a proposed landfill at Texas 6 and F.M. 159 said Friday they are pre- pared to fight the site, even if that means a long battle in court. j About 35 members of South Bra - zos County Citizens for Intelligent Development met at the current landfill on Rock Prairie Road to show people "what the entrance to our area will look like" if the pro- posed site, named Cedar Pointe Environmental Center, is approved, group member Larry Fraser said. "Does this site really make sense? Is this the first impression we want for Bryan, College Sta- tion and the Brazos Valley ?" he asked. The Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency announced the proposed site at a public meet- ing in June. About 600 acres of land are designated for the site, 310 of which would be used for waste disposal. The remaining acreage will provide buffer zones, agency officials said. Agency director Bill Angelo said the proposed site's natural vegetation would help disguise a new landfill, which would not be visible from Texas 6. "Our goals is, as trucks turn off Highway 6, they basically disap- pear," he said. "No one will see them or the operation until they turn back on the highway to leave ... It will look like the current one looks from Greens Prairie Road, not from Rock Prairie Road. "If you go to the Pebble Creek subdivision and try to see it through the trees, that's more of by 2006, officials said, and it would take between four and six years to construct a new landfill. The proposed site for the new landfill was chosen by an adviso- ry committee comprised of 13 Bryan and College Station resi- dents. The committee's vote for the proposed site was unanimous, Landfill representing Fraser, said the agreement seems more like a pri- vate- public development. "It's disguised so the public will not know that it was devised for the land developers," he said. In the agreement, the Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency agrees to pay $150,000 for a study to see how compatible the landfill is with the Peach Creek development. Kling also cited problems with the agency paying for part of a secondary access road off F.M. 159 that the development could use — something the developers do not currently have. The agency has agreed to provide wastewater treatments by build- ing a sewer line to existing facili- ties, or pay up to $185,000 for a facility to be built on the landfill site that the developers could use. Angelo said public - private partnerships exist in a number of different areas, and the benefits the landfill would receive are worth the money the agency would spend in the good neighbor agreement. The road and sewer services are both things the landfill site would need, he said. Members of South Brazos County Citizens for Intelligent Development encouraged Bryan, College Station and Brazos Coun- ty residents who agree with them to write city officials and support their cause. "They're the ones who vote on this, not us," Fraser said. "Our hands are tied." Angelo said, although two or three committee members were not at the meeting. The commit- tee's last meeting was June 1. Group members said they have environmental concerns over the chosen site because of floodplains and wetlands but, Angelo said, See LANDFILL, Page A16 o� o� M ti c� -G t 0- slapola wec l to I &mw- • Police officials prepare for event Officials at the College Station Police Department, Bryan Police Department, Texas A &M University Police Department and the Brazos County Sheriff's Department say they are preparing for this year's National Night Out, which will be Aug. 3. National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug aware- ness, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police- community part- nerships, and send a message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. Residents of all communities are encouraged to contact their neigh- bors and plan a block party during the evening of Aug. 3. Residents are asked to turn on their porch lights, lock their doors and social- ize with their neighbors. The public also is invited to attend the National Night Out kick- off party from 4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 2 at Post Oak Mall. Massey will head CS electric division The city of College Station has named David Massey as electric division manger. He will be responsible for the operation of the city's electric transmission and distribution sys- tem, which provides services to 22,000 utility customers. Massey, a registered engineer, worked for Bryan Texas Utilities for 15 years, most recently as the divi- sion manager of distribution, trans- mission and engineering. He holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Texas A &M University. The Eagle, Saturday, July 31, 1999 �1 The City of College Station is accepting applications for the position of: ASSISTANT EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR Working under the direction of the Emergency Management Coordinator, this position is responsible for assisting in the overall planning, coordination, and operation of the Emergency Management program for the City of College Station. Duties include preparing emergency management disaster plans and exercises for the City, assisting with the preparation and management of the annual budget for the Emergency Management Division, assisting with the preparation and conduct of the Annual Emergency Management Academy for City employees, preparing and submitting grant proposals that are related to emergency management and hazmat, and making presentations to citizens groups, City employees, governmental agencies and management personnel. Candidate must have a High school diploma or GED. Bachelors degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Emergency Management or a related field preferred. Must have previous experience in the area of emergency management, disaster relief, public safety, military, or related field. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Emergency Information Software. Must have classroom instruction and public speaking experience, as well as proficient knowledge of grant writing, budget preparation and office management. Must possess a Texas Class C driver's license with a good driving record. Must have completed, or have the ability to complete within 2 years, the Department of Public Safety Professional Development Series for Emergency Management. ' Salary: $26,936 /Annually Deadline to apply: August 23, 1999 Apply at: City of college Station Human Resources Department 1101 S. Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 77840 Fax: 409- 764.3800 Web Address: www.lockon.comliobli e/cstx.ht The Eagle, Sunday, August 1, 1999 The City of College Station's Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency is currently accepting applications for a: STAFF ASSISTANT This position is responsible for support services and administrative duties. This person must have good customer service skills, exhibit good judgement and take initiative. Must have the ability to maintain a complex office, confidential records and to prepare accurate reports. May assist in supervising department's clerical able High or test which equivalent ll include�Microsoft Word Excel and data entry. Salary: $10.00/Hour Deadline to apply: August 6, 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.htn' • Lawrence `Larry' Garland July 24, 1924 — July 30, 1999 Services for Lawrence "Larry" Gar- land, 75, of Bryan are set for 11 a.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Bryan. The Rev. Mark 5� Skoriem of Emer aid Bay Communi ty Church will offi- ciate. Burial will be in College Sta- tion Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 GARLAND p.m. Monday and from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hillier Funeral Home in Bryan. Mr. Garland died Friday in St. Joseph Regional Health Center in Bryan. He was born in Toccoa, Ga., and had lived in Bryan for four months. He previously lived in Emerald Bay. He retired in 1981 after 30 years with Pennwalt Chemical Company as a Field Sales Manager. lor d War I and the U.S. Navy g was a member of First Baptist Church in Bryan. Survivors include his wife, Mary Mattox Garland of Bryan; a daughter, Vickie Lynn Ogle of Bryan; and two grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Brazos County Unit, 3207 Briarcrest Dr., Bryan, Texas 77802. The Eagle, Monday, August 2, 1999 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -104 Hydraulic Digger Derrick The City of College Station 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, August 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 order at the above address, Mon -Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Questions regarding this project should be directed to Ray Havens, (409) 764 - 3680. 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, tabulations and plan holder lists. 8 -3 -99, 8 -10 -99 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -98 Lemon Tree Park Sewer Line Replacement 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 2nd Floor City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, August 10,' 1999, at which time bids will be opened in the Training Room at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. Location and Description of Project The project involves sanitary sewer line replacement at Lemon Tree Park as per bid specifications. A complete set of specifica- tions and bidding documents can be purchased for a non -' refundable fee of $20.00', payable by check, money or- der or cash from above ad- dress, Mon -Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Five (5) percent bid security is required • A Prebid Meeting will be held in the Training Room, City Hall at 2:00 pm on Wed - nesday, August 4, 1999. At- tendance at this meeting is not mandatory, is highly rec- ommended. 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. 7/27/99 & 8/3/99 The Eagle, Tuesday, Augusta, 1999 Texas A &M student found dead Eagle Staff Report College Station police said. police said. He was taken to the Police were called to the 3100 College Station Medical Center A Texas A &M University Stu- block of Larkspur Street and where he was pronounced dead. dent from Porter, Texas, was found 21 -year -old Michael Wagn- Police are investigating the found dead Tuesday morning, er unconscious and not breathing, cause of death. CS zoning panel Won't sell for $4,000 to amend ordinance his is in response to Edward Valenta's letter (Eagle, July The College Station Planning and 1 2) on Thursday will about the terrible location of the new landfill. Zoning Commission consider amending the Wolf Pen Creek I remember a few years back when a man was denied permission Zoning District in the city's adopted to open a nice covered flea market zoning ordinance. to the ordinance specify just outside the city limits on Additions Texas 6 South. The reason given that: ■ District development should con was it would create an eyesore on the corridor to the city. sist largely of retail commercial uses, entertainment u main I personally would rather look at restaurants and sp ort the enhance and d sup u'the flea market than the garbage that will hotel /conference center. Review Board has the ,;-.dump. K._ My wife and I own one of the ■ The Design authority to make decisions about , major tracts of land that is to be sole changes in exterior paint, signage, other minor changes 'taken for the new dump. We would like to know who Peach Creek landscaping and to existing sites, structures or build- Development Company is, the extent of its involvement, what it is ings. ■ Residential uses can be allowed getting out of this and the owners' only as part of a mixed use develop- with a conditional use permit. names. My wife and I would also like to ment and The commission also will consider a know where Valenta is getting his site plan for a new restaurant, Rudy's information.Where did Valenta get Barbecue, at 504 Harvey Road on the the numbers of $4,000 per acre? site previously known as Sneakers. There has been no offers made to The commission will meet at 7 p.m. us nor any mention of an offer. in the city council chambers at 1101 If Valenta is correct about the Texas Avenue. $4,000, then someone must think us Staff reports country folk are really stupid or Peach Creek Development did not do its homework. It will cost us from $12,000 to $20,000 per acre plus improvements to replace what we have now. Why would we sell — without a fight — for $4,000 per acre? DARRELL G. PARKER Millican • The Eagle, Wednesday, August 41 1999 • 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, August 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 meat (409) 764 -3570. SHAUNAANDERSON Staff Planner 8 -4 -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 for the site plan only for 4202 State Highway 6 S., Suite A. 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, August 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 meat (409) 764 -3570. Shauna Anderson Staff Planner 8 -4 -99 The Eagle, Wednesday, August 0, 1999 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to con sider a sign variance for a restaurant at 2601 Harvey Road. Applicant is Giovan- na Esposito for Drewdawn Enterprises. 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, August 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 (Tr)D) 1- 800- 735 -2989. For additional information, please contact me at (409) 764 -3570. SHAUNAANDERSON Staff Planner 8 -4 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Plan- ning and Zoning Commis- sion will hold a public hear- ing to consider a Final Plat for approximately 0.246 acres located at 1616 B Park Place. 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, August 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 meat (409) 764 -3570. Shauna Anderson Staff Planner 8 -4 -99 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -100 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, August 18, 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. 8/4/99 & 8/11/99 • ed Ag g i e's • cohol ma have caul Police . Al y death spree," Toscano said. "He had to obtain the alcohol some way," he said. TABC agents conduct this type of "source investigation" when someone dies of alcohol poison- ing, when alcohol was obtained through an illegal channel or BY LAURA HIPP Eagle Staff Writer Police are investigating the death of a Texas A &M University student who died Tuesday on his 21st birthday following what offi- cials believe was a night of drink- ing alcohol. Michael Duane Wagener was 20 years old when he began cele- brating Monday night, said Sgt. Laban Toscano with Texas Alco- hol and Beverage Commission. "We're seeing more and more people drinking themselves to death," Toscano said. "They treat it like they're drinking soda pop, and it's not soda pop." Toscano said the junior agri- cultural engineering; major from Porter, Texas., was traveling from bar to bar with friends cele- brating his upcoming birthday. He was pronounced dead Tues- day at the College Station Med- ical Center after being found unconscious and not. breathing around 7 a.m. in his home on Larkspur Street, said College Station police Sgt. Chuck Fleeger. Officials waiting for autop- sy results and trying to piece together details of the night, Fleeger said. "We're trying to re- create the events of the night." Officials will contact witnesses and "locations where they were at the night of this drinking Death From A9 when an alcohol - related acci- dent occurs, he said. Those who bought Wagener the drinks, and bars that may have served the 'minor, can be held liable for .the man's death, Toscano said. "[Bars] can face sanctions against their permits or in a court of law," he said. Officials are waiting for the results of Wagener's blood - alcohol level. Having a blood - alcohol level of 0.1, 0.2 or higher is "putting yourself in danger," he said. People who are out for a night of drinking do not realize how much alcohol they are consum- ing when they drink, he said. Wagener's funeral is at 3:30 p.m. Friday at Rosewood Funer- al Home in Humble. Burial is at the funeral home. Visitation is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials can be given to the Holy Comforter Lutheran Church, 1901 Woodland Hills Dr., Kingwood, Texas, 77339 or to the Justice Smith Scholar- ship, Humble High School, 1700 Wilson Rd., Humble, Texas 77338. See DEATH, Page A15 CN oN rn t V c� b H ti NO o� REQUEST FOR BIDS CS wins 2 awards for communication The city of College Station has won two awards from the City - County Communications and Mar- keting Association. This "Savvy Awards" competition is sponsored by the association which is the leading organization in local government focused on developing better two -way commu- nication with citizens. The awards are in cooperation with the Nation- al League of Cities. These awards are the highest honors the group bestows upon communities that have demon- strated outstanding achievement in communications, public- sector marketing and citizen - government relationships. In the citizen participation cate- gory, College Station won for "Recruiting Tomorrow's Leaders Today," highlighting three of the city's youth programs: the Teen Advisory Board: Teen Court; and Youth in Government Day. For publications, College Station won for its 1998 Annual Report, ^r:alPhrate 1998." Bid # 99 -82 Meridian Apartments, Phase III, Asbestos Abatement and Demolition The City of College Station is accepting bids for the above referenced item. Bids wi :l be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, August 12 , 1999, at which time bids will be opened in the Training Room 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. A Prebid Meeting will be held at City Hall at 2:00 pm on August 3, 1999. This meeting is not mandatory, but attendance is highly rec- ommended. Location and Description of Project The project involves demoli- tion of the twelve (12) two - story apartment structures formerly operated as the Meridian Apartments, Phase III, with all materials dis- posed of as asbestos- conta minated debris. A small quantity of conventional as- bestos abatement may be involved to remove any re- sidual asbestos - containing floor tile and or mastic which may remain on the building slabs following building dem- olition. Questions regarding this project should be directed to Gary Balmain, (409) 764- 3765. 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. 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. 7/29/99 & 8/5/99 Stop the madness B ill Angelo and the Brazos Valley Solid Waste Manage- ment Agency want the citi- zens of the Brazos Valley to believe that a 310 -acre, 50 -year dump bor- dering Texas 6 will be invisible. Right. Apparently the garbage trucks, plastic shopping sacks flying from the trucks, and the buzzards will all be outfitted with stealth technol- ogy to prevent us from knowing the exact location of the landfill. The stench of the trash will be harder to disguise but we will spin that to be the smell of money, big money. If they could just convince the three geological faults to move else- where, along with the present landowners, they would be in busi- ness. Please stop this madness before they waste any more of your money. CRISTI and PAUL WUTHRICH College Station The Eagle, Friday, August 6, 1999 *ft.. Beware of snakes T o the children who attend the College Hills Elemen- tary School and to their par- ents: Beware of poisonous snakes. Adjacent to the school is a small creek and wilderness area. The creek has degenerated into a chain of stagnant pools. Recently, I found a 4 -foot water moccasin (cottonmouth) snake near my house, 100 yards from the creek. It could just as well have been in the schoolyard. There are proba- bly many more. We never hear frogs and never see squirrels in this area anymore. These snakes are very poisonous and aggres- sive. The stagnant pools generate an enormous number of mosquitos and it was in this area that a case of St. Louis encephalitis occurred several years ago. The wilderness area is full of poison ivy and greenbriar. It seems to me that the creek should be channeled to eliminate the pools and that the area should be cleared and cleaned up. You have reason to be greatly concerned and to insist that the city promptly do these things. You are already paying $42 per year for a so -called "drainage dis- trict" which only benefits the res- idents of the Bee Creek area. Its activities could be expanded to include this and other areas. ROBERT M. HOLCOMB College Station S � `, The Eagle, Saturday, August 7, 1999 Carleton Harry Deuter Sr. Nov. 28, 1917 — Aug. 6, 1999 Services for Carleton Harry Deuter Sr., 81, of Bryan are set for 10 a.m. Monday at Southwood Funeral Home in College Station. Evangelist Kenneth Wilky of the A &M Church of Christ will officiate. Burial will be in College Station Ceme- tery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m A Sunday at the funeral home. Mr. Deuter died Friday at his home. He was born in Chicago and was a retired chemist for Glidden Paint Co. He was a member of Brazos Union Lodge No. 129 A.F & A.M. in Bryan and was a past master of A.F. & A.M. Lodge No.770 in LaGrange, III. He also was a 50 -year member of Alpha Sigma Phi. Survivors include his wife, Lorraine Deuter of Bryan; a son, Carleton H. Deuter Jr. of Lansing, Mich.; two daughters and sons -in -law, Susan and David Deuter - Amacker of Sacramen- to, Calif., and Joyce and Donald Pir- witz of College Station; five grandchil- dren; and three great - grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Hos- pice Brazos Valley. The Eagle, Sunday, August 8, 1999 Cecil A. Parker Sr. June 14, 1918 — Aug. 7, 1999 Services for Cecil A. Parker Sr., 81, of College Station are set for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in College Station. The Revs. Dr. Malcolm Bane and David Row- land will officiate. Burial will be in College Station Cemetery. Visitation will PARKER be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and from 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan and from 12:30 p.m. to the time of the services Tuesday at the church. Mr. Parker died Saturday in Arbor on the Brazos in College Station. He was born in Gurdon, Ark., and had lived in College Station since 1955. He was a retired farm man- agement specialist with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service at Texas A &M University. After his retire- ment, he was an agricultural busi- ness analyst in Egypt and Indonesia. He also worked with the Texas Refin- ery Co. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in College Station, where he served as a deacon for 40 years. He served in the U.S. Navy dur- ing World War Il. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Dee Parker. Survivors include two sons and a daughter -in -law, Kelly and Terri Parker of College Station and Cecil A. Parker Jr. of Austin; a daughter and son -in- law, Yvonne and Ben Johnston of Bel - laice, Texas; a brother and sister -in- law, Guinn and Jeanine Parker of LaPorte, Texas; a sister, Dorothy Mason of Tyler; nine grandchildren; and four great - grandchildren. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund, 2300 Welsh Drive, College Station, Texas 77845. The Eagle, Monday, August 9, 1999 Like fish in a barrel he city of College Station has been quick to offer tax abatements to encourage companies to locate in The Business Center near Pebble Creek, but now it seems that it is trying to recoup lost dollars by imposing a "traffic tax" on the employees who work there. Jokingly referred to by some as College Station's "Revenue Enhancement Zone," the inter- section of Venture and Lakeway streets, two non - through streets, is regularly monitored by one, and often two, College Station patrol cars. While this may be warranted during the school year to enforce a neighboring school zone speed limit, what was the rational for two officers there on the morn- ing of July 22? On that morning, the recep- tionist for the company where I work counted eight cars which were pulled over between 7:45 and 9:15 a.m. after allegedly fail- ing to come to a complete stop at the stop sign before proceeding through the intersection. I would guess that all offenders were checked for wants and war- rants while pulled over, ensur- ing that unsuspecting employers did not have felons- on their pay- rolls. In my opinion, this smells of entrapment, and with court costs and all the extras, the financial penalty may total $100, or more, per citation. Who really benefits from this activity except the budget of the city of College Station? Is crime so nonexistent in the area that two patrol cars can be devoted to a little known traffic intersection? Do you feel any safer knowing that a certain group of hard- working, taxpaying and other- wise law- abiding citizens have been singled out for additional contributions to the city's rev- enue? It's no wonder to me that a lack of respect is a common com- plaint among police officers; what's there to admire about shooting fish in a barrel? HELEN WRIGHT Bryan Don't deserve dump A s a landowner in the Millican area, I am con- cerned with the proposed dump site. The manner in which the Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency has ap- proached this project is very ques- tionable and should give us an insight of what we are dealing with. Why would the Peach Creek Development group be receiving more than $300,000 from the solid waste agency to pay for road access from F.M. 159 and sewer services? When this is complete, the land will readily develop, encouraging the city of College Station to extend its southern boundary. Why should we be responsible for 14 other counties which dump their garbage in Brazos County, causing our landfills to run out of space sooner, forcing us to find another location? In using hindsight, the old Millican dump is an example of the Environmental Protection Agency not approving permits because of the risk of contamination of the water in the area. Only about 14 acres of the 150 acres of the Millican dump was usable and the rest is now aban- doned. We do not want garbage trucks entering and leaving our area, which would create not only a haz- ard, but an eyesore — leaving behind damaged roads and trash on the highway. As an example, drive through the Rock Prairie community and look at the deterio- rated roads and trash as well as the smell. Our south Brazos County people have had their share and do not deserve another garbage dump in the area. DAN WILLIAMS College Station The Eagle, Wednesday, August 11, 1999 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a rezon- ing request for approximate- ly 4.45 acre located at the northwest corner of Highway 6 and University Drive E., from C -B Business Commer- cial to R -5 Apartment Medi- um 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, August 26, 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 8 -11 -99 PUBLIC NOTICE Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals Meeting The Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Training Room, City Hall, City of College Station, Mon- day, August 23, 1999. Variance 99 -005, to request modification to Section 504, 1994 Standard Mechanical Code. The applicant is Mar- riott Homes. 8- 11 -99, 8 -1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a rezon- ing request for Lot 2, Block A, Culpepper Plaza, bound by George Bush Drive East and Puryear Drive. 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 August 26, 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 8 -11 -99 NOTICE TO CREDITO Notice is hereby given that original Letter Testamentary for the Estate of Elnora Liles Simmang, Deceased were issued on July 30, 1999, Docket No. 10,504 -PC, pending in the County Court at Law No. 2 of Brazos County, Texas, to Clifford Liles Simmang, Executor. The residence of the Inde- pendent Executor is in Dal- las County, Texas. The post office address is: Clifford Liles Simmang Independent Executor c/o Allen J. Segal Attorney at Law, P.C. 1722 Broadmoor. Suite 118 Bryan, Texas 77802 All persons having claims against this estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and manner prescribed by law. Dated the 2nd day of Au- gust, 1999. Clifford Liles Simmang Independent Executor By: Allen J. Segal Attorney for the Estate 8 -11 -99 NOTICE The City of Navasota will ac- cept proposals for providing Employee Health, Dental and Life Insurance until 10:00 A.M. on September 10, 1999. The current insur- ance plan expires on Sep- tember 30, 1999. Proposals for coverage to be effective from 10/01/99 through 09/30/00. Specific data may be obtained during normal business hours by contact -' ing the personnel office at City Hall. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals. Eugene Daniel City Manager City of Navasota P.O. Box 910 Navasota, Texas 77868 409 - 825 -6408 8 -11 -99 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -100 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, August 18, 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. 8/4/99 & 8/11/99 PUBLIC NOTICE Building Standards Commission Meeting The Building Standards Commission will meet at 6:00 p.m. in the Training Room, City Hall, City of College Sta- tion, Monday, August 23, 1999. Public hearing and consider- ation of a report by the Build - ing Official concerning the property located at 1205 Westover Street, Lot 3, Block 3, Carter's Grove Subdivi- sion. Public hearing and consider- ation of condemnation of the property at 1205 Westover Street, Lot 3, Block 3, Car-1 ter's Grove Subdivision. 8- 11 -99, 8 -12 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station City Council will hold a public hearing to consider an amendment to Zoning Ordi- nance #1638, Section 7.21 Wolf Pen Creek Develop- ment Corridor, deleting apartments as a permitted use but allowing them as a conditional use, allowing apartments built prior to 1998, defining and prohibit- ing large retail development, and modifying the role of the Design Review Board and Section 17.6 Effect of Pro- test of Proposed Amend- ment to clarify when a three - forths (3/4) vote of Council is required. The hearing will be held at the City Hall Council Room, 1101 Texas Avenue at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 26. 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 8 -11 -99 The Eagle, Wednesday, August 11, 1999 College Station City Council Workshop Meeting Thursday, August 12, 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 on "Building Cities of Character" by Jonathan Stewart, General Director of the International Association of Character Cities. Possible action. 3. Presentation by Nancy Crouch, Chamber of Commerce Committee on Tourism Attractions. Possible action. 4. Presentation, discussion and possible action on a Phase I Summary Report of the Water Supply Consolidation Project between cities of Bryan, College Station, and Texas A &M University. 5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on ranking the City Council's 1999 Strategic Issues. 6. Committee Reports 7. Agenda Request by Councilmembers 8. Council Calendars 9. Hear Visitors (5:00 - 5:15 p.m.) 10. Executive Session will immediately follow the workshop meeting in the Training Room. Topics that may be discussed: Litigation, Real Estate, and Personnel. 11. Final action on Executive Session, if necessary. Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. 12. Pledge of Allegiance; Invocation, Consider request for absence from meeting Presentation to Marilyn Zapalac for her achievement in the Special Olympics World Summer Games in North Carolina. 13. Consent Agenda- Discussion and possible action on the following items: 13.1 Minutes for City Council workshop and regular meeting, July 8, 1999. 13.2 No. 98 -66. Renewal of annual contract for police uniforms. Recommend award with Red the Uniform Tailor, Inc. for an estimated annual expenditure of $36,500. 13.3 No. 98 -78. Renewal of annual contract for electric meters. Recommend award to Wesco Distribution. for an estimated annual expenditure of $61,837. 13.4 No, 99 -50. The purchase of relay materials for the Switch Station Substation. Recommend award to lowest, responsible bidder meeting specifications, Schweitzer Engineering Lab in the amount of $29,083. 13.5 No. 99 -70. A contract for Anderson Street Widening. Recommend award to Young Contractors in the amount of $582,009.15 (Alternate B). 13.6 No. 99 -85. The purchase of switch station materials and transmission and metering revisions. Award to each of the lowest, responsible bidder(s) meeting specifications for a total of $277,068.40. 13.7 No. 99 -96. Annual bid for various light poles and light fixtures. Recommend award to lowest respo nsibl e b idde r meeting specification Techl ine, Inc. in the amount of $10,000. 13.30 A change order to Professional Services Contract with McCord Engineering for $100,000. 14. Regular Agenda: Discussion and possible action on the following items: 14.1 Public hearing. Rezoning 13.82 acres, Pebble Creek Phase 8 -B located southwest of the intersection of Royal Adelade and St. Andrews Drive from A -0 Agricultural Open and M -1 Planned Industrial to R -1 Single Family Residential (99- 118, 99 -71). Applicant is Davis Young for Pebble Creek Development Company. 14.2 Public hearing. Rezoning approximately 18.6 acres located in front of and adjacent to Raintree Subdivision from R -1 Single Family Residential and A -0 Agricultural /Open Space to PDD -H Planned Development District Housing (99 -27). Applicant is Darrell Grien for D &L Ventures. 14.3 Presentation. The City of College Station 1999 -2000 Proposed Budget. 14.4 Presentation. The 1999 Community Development Division one year action plan, FY 2000 annual budget projects, and activities utilizing funds from Community Development Block Grant, HOME program, program income, and affordable housing initiatives. Consider authorization for continued expenditure of estimated remaining grant balances, amendment to the city's citizens' participation plan, and authorization for the City Manager to execute necessary documents for submission tc the Department of Housing and Urban Development. 14.5 An ordinance establishing an absentee policy for council appointed boards and committee members. 14.6 Discussion and possible action on appointment of a citizen as an architecture representative to the City Center Planning Ad Hoc Committee. 15. Governance Agenda. 16. Council Monitoring Report 17. Council may convene the executive session to discuss matters posted on the executive session agenda for 8/12/99. 18. Final action on executive session, if necessary. 19. Adjourn The Eagle, Tuesday, August 10, 1999 REQUEST 'FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -104 Hydraulic Digger Derrick The City of College Station 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, August 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 order at the above address, Mon -Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Questions regarding this project should be directed to Ray Havens, (409) 764- 3680. 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, tabulations and plan holder lists. 8 -3 -99, 8 -10 -99 The Eagle, Tuesday, August 10, 1999 Citizens police group seeks applications The College Station Police Depart- ment is taking applications for the 26th session of the Citizen's Police Academy. The free 12 -week program begins Sept. 7. Police said the academy teaches participants about the police department and the criminal justice system. Classes will be from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays at the police department. Instructors will teach a variety of subjects, including investigation pro- cedures, criminal law, S.W.A.T. func- tions and gangs and narcotics. Par- ticipants also can ride with a police officer on the streets. The deadline for applying is 5 p.m. Sept. 1. For more information, call Rick Ves- sell at 764 - 3573. �.' Staff reports Hubert 0. `Hub' Johnson May 2, 1921 — Aug. 10, 1999 UNIVERSAL CITY, Texas — Grave- side services for.Brig. Gen. Hubert 0. "Hub" Johnson, 78, of San Antonio are set for 11 a.m. Friday at the Col- lege Station City Cemetery. Burial will be with full Military Hon- ors. Arrangements are under the direc- tion of Colonial Funeral Home in Uni- versal Citv, Texas. Gen. Johnson died Tuesday.. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force. Survivors include his wife, Maudie S. Johnson of San Antonio; two sons and daughters -in -law, Hubert 0. III and Mary Lee Johnson of Alexandria, Va., and Joe C. and Cathy Johnson of Spring. Texas; a brother and sister -in- law, Thomas W. and Pat Johnson of Houston; and two grandchildren. The Eagle, Thursday, August 12, 1999 PUBLIC NOTICE Building Standards Commission Meeting The Building Standards Commission will meet at 6:00 p.m. in the Training Room, City Hall. City of College Sta- tion, Monday. August 23, 1999. Public hearing and consider- ation of a report by the Build- ing Official concerning the property located at 1205 Westover Street, Lot 3, Block 3, Carter's Grove Subdivi- Public hearing and consider- ation of condemnation of the property at 1205 Westover Street, Lot 3, Block 3, Car- ter's Grove Subdivision. 8- 11 -99. 8 -12 -99 1 PUBLIC NOTICE Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals Meeting The Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Training Room, City Hall, City of College Station, Mon- day, August 23, 1999. Variance 99 -005, to request modification to Section 504. 1994 Standard Mechanical Code. The applicant is Mar- riott Homes. % 8- 11 -99. 8 -12 -99 RFQ #99 -109 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS The City Of College Station' is requesting qualification statements for Engineering Design Services for 'Veter- ans Park & Athletic Com- plex. Qualification state- ments will be received until 4:00 pm, September 2, 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. 8- 12 -99, 8 -19 -99 CS nixes request Raintree residents oppose apartments By GENEVA WHITMARSH Eagle Staff Writer The College Station City Council on Thursday denied a zoning request for proposed apartments and townhomes adjacent to the Raintree subdivi- sion. The decision followed heated words from several residents who were concerned that the proposed 180 - init apartment complex and 12 -unit townhome `„�evelopment would lead to lower property values, drainage problems and an increase in noise and traf- fic. "There are no other apartments in the area, and we're opposed to setting a precedent by allowing this complex to be built," said Amy Tremblay, a member of the Raintree neighborhood association. The development would have been built on vacant land between the Raintree subdivision and Texas 6, with a portion lying immediately to the north and bordering single- family lots in the subdivision. D &L Ventures submitted a development plan to the city that included plans for a 35 -foot landscape buffer between the development and the subdivi- sion. The buffer planned for a combination of f See ZONING, Page A14 Zoning From A9 canopy and non -canopy trees and an 8 -foot wood fence with brick columns along its southern edge. Developers also planned to fill a floodplain so that the new ground elevation would not exceed the existing ground eleva- tions in the subdivision. Raintree resident Bill Batche- lor told council members that he supported plans for the develop- ment. "I was opposed at first, but I've changed my mind, he said. "This isn't industry, it's not a sexually- oriented business, it's a place where families can live. "If we were afraid of develop- ment a few years back, we'd still be a train stop called College Sta- tion and not the growing commu- nity we are today," he said. The developer's plans, howev- er, weren't enough to appease Tremblay or several other resi- dents who spoke against the pro- posed project. "I'm extremely concerned about the drainage issue," Trem- blay said. "The city staff said it more than likely won't affect us, but I want more assurance before they start building." Councilman Dennis Maloney, one of six council members who voted to deny the zoning request, said he remained concerned that the proposed development would lead to an increase in flooding and an overall lack of privacy for Raintree residents. "I hope we can go back to the drawing board and come back with a solution that will satisfy the developers and the residents, who have made a commitment to the future of the neighborhood," he said. Council members also heard a summary of the proposed 1999- 2000 budget. The $143.8 million budget is almost $24 million more than last year's. City officials said 61 percent of the increase will be used for capi- tal projects, such as the Wolf Pen Creek Hotel and Conference Cen- ter. The proposed property tax rate for 1999 -2000 is .4280, a .0013 -cent decrease from last year. r i • The Eagle, Friday, August 13, 1999 79 E J Too big an increase o n page A9 of Wednesday's edition of The Bryan- College Station Eagle, there was a small article on the upcoming College Station City Council meet- ing. The city is considering a pro- posed $144 million budget. This is an increase of $24 million from last year, according to the article. This represents an outrageous 20 percent increase in spending from one year to the next. There is no explanation given for the large increase, but it is certainly some- thing to be investigated when the City Council wants to spend 20 per- cent more this year than last. It looks like the City Council places little emphasis on control- ling spending. I remember in the past when City Council members The Eagle, Saturday, August 14, 1999 such as Dick Birdwell, Steve Esmond and Swiki Anderson would question many requests for expenditures in an attempt to save the taxpayers money. I hope that we will get more spendthrift coun- cil members like them in the future. Consider attending the council meetings for an explanation and be sure to remember this budget increase in the next election. JIM VanBEEK College Station No correction needed N o correction was needed to Kelly Brown's article about the decision to name a stretch of F.M. 2818 after Harvey Mitchell. Mitchell, an early and longtime Brazos County resident who served as county judge from 1851 to 1854, was unquestionably "The Father of Brazos County." Mitchell's greatest local contribu- tion was his support for the for- ward- looking, but at the time extremely controversial, legislation needed to meet the deadline during the period of Reconstruction after the Civil War for allowing Texas to take advantage of the federal Morrill Land Grant College Act. By subsequently working tirelessly with local Republican Party politi- cians, including carpetbaggers, scalawags, and former slaves, Mitchell won for Brazos County in the summer of 1871 the location of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. But for Mitchell's actions, it is a safe bet that College Station would never have appeared on the map, and Brazos County probably would have developed along the lines of neighboring Robertson County. Virtually all Democrats were dis- The Eagle, Friday, August 13, 1999 mayed that the acceptance of the "Yankee- inspired" land -grant col- lege legislation dictated the cre- ation, if state officials decided to segregate white from black stu- dents, of another federally support- ed land -grant school for blacks (which subsequently became Prairie View Normal and Industrial College). Because of his endorsement of higher educational opportunities for ex- slaves, Mitchell was associated with, in the common parlance of the day, other "traitors to their race." To his everlasting credit, Harvey Mitchell was among the few coura- geous white Texans who immedi- ately after the Civil War tried to build a fair and just interracial society on the ashes of slavery. Let us thus celebrate with pride the designation of "Harvey Mitchell Parkway." {�}� DALE BAUM College Station A"bk, • The Ergle Donnis Baggett Joe Michael Feist Robert C. Borden Publisher and Editor Managing Editor Opinions Editor A gooda r oach pp t o lunn • g tourists T here are a lot of reasons to come to Bryan and College Station, and they don't all start and end with Texas A &M University. Certainly, A &M brings a lot of people to town for athletic events, conferences, training schools and such, but there is plenty more to do here, as a nine - member Special Attractions Committee clearly understands. If that committee has its way, there will be even more rea- son to come to the heart of the Brazos Valley. The committee, an offshoot of the Bryan - College Station Chamber of Commerce, is recommending a four - pronged approach to fur- ther developing the community in an effort to attract more tourists. As research shows, tourism can bring millions of dollars to a community in the form of food, lodging, gas and entertainment fees. People who come to town eat in our restaurants, sleep in our hotels, shop in our stores and spend money in a variety of ways. That money, in turn, percolates throughout the community, creating new and better jobs and building a better place to call home. The committee targets its suggestions to parks, museums, entertainment and tours of A &M. One of the best features about the proposals is that they require cooperation between A &M, Brazos County and the two cities. We urge officials of all four entities to give serious consideration to the ideas and find ways to work together to reach a unified and compre- hensive goal. The group calls for a linear park along the eastern rim of the two cities, complete with a soccer complex and other ameni- ties. All one has to do is drive by College Station's Central Park or the Bryan Regional Athletic Complex to know how Popular such athletic facilities are. Not only are they heavily used by local sports teams, but they also serve as magnets for Out-of-town teams. The community already has fine museums, including the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, the art and military museums at A &M, the Children's Museum in Downtown Bryan and the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History at the Brazos Center. The Special Attractions Committee is right on target in suggesting that we build on those existing resources by declaring Downtown Bryan, the Northgate or Wolf Pen Creek areas, and the A &M Research Park or Riverside Campus as museum districts. By doing so, the community can encourage other museums to open in these "museum clusters," making it convenient and easy to go from one museum to the next. These new museums don't have to be large or elaborate, but by banding together in museum districts, they can be suc- The Eagl cessful on a smaller scale. As an aside, the Bryan City Council is to be commended for giving the Children's Museum additional time to develop plans and start construction on the historic old Bryan City Hall building as a new home. That's good news for the chil- dren of this community and all the supporters of the museum. The third component of the Special Attractions Com- mittee's plan calls for Urban Entertainment Centers in Downtown Bryan and in College Station either at Northgate or the Wolf Pen Creek area. Businesses would be encouraged to locate in these areas and special advertising geared to the entertainment zones would be developed. Part four of the committee's plan calls for tours of the beau- tiful, historic and always interesting A &M campus. Tours could be recorded onto compact disks that visitors could check at various locations on and off campus. Linking everything together would be special tour buses featuring unique paint jobs that identify College Station, Bryan and the entire county as a great place to see. County Judge Al Jones is right when he terms the project ambitious. Great plans often are. But by working together, the cities, the county, A &M, the Chamber of Commerce and the local business community can cut the various compo- nents down to manageable size. And when everyone is done, what a great place we will have for tourists to come visit. REQUEST FOR BIDS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Tires - 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 Bid # 99 -102 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 for 2700 Switch Station Road to allow for an addition to the existing elec- trical substation facility. 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, Septem- ber 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 8 -18 -99 The College Station Plan- ning and Zoning Commis- sion will hold a public hear- ing to consider a rezoning request for 300 Southwest Parkway, from R -4 Apart- ment Low Density 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, Septem- ber 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 8 -18 -99 until 2:00 PM, September 1, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unop- ened. A complete set of specifica- tions and bidding documents is available at the above ad- dress, Mon -Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Questions regarding this project should be directed to James A. Polasek, (409) 764 -3023. 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. - � 8718/99 8 8/25199 The Eagle, Wednesday, August 18, 1999 • NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City Council of the City of College Station will hold a public hearing on its proposed fiscal year 1999 -2000 annual budget at its regular council meeting on Thursday August 26, 1999, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers at the City t College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas. Copies of the proposed budget are available for review with the City Secre he proposed City of Station and at th venting or person e at the c publc l h e earing or may be made in writing to t be mailed or delivered prior t t d of business on toth end of udget Manager, Aug st 6o g9 Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas, CITY OF COLLEGE STATION PROPOSED ANNUAL BUDGET 1999-2000 The Eagle, Wednesday, August 18, 1999 40 SOURCES EXPENDITURES LESS TRANSFERS NET ANNUAL OF FUNDS FY 99.00 IN BUDGET 'UND FY 99 -00 3ENERAL FUND $ 31,659,772 $ 32,294,153 57,297,724 $(4,764,3330) $ 57,2 JTILITY FUNDS 55,594,148 6,187,919 4,138,691 0 4,138,691 0 SANITATION COLLECTION 1,941,667 2,055,874 (2,055,874) 0 JTILITY BILLING FUND 888,245 888 245 (888,245) 0 CONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 4,033,147 3,187,890 (3,187,890) 5,137,441 NSURANCE FUND DEBT SERVICE FUND 10,066,192 5,624,911 2,321,619 (487,4700 2,321,667 HOTEL/ MOTEL TAX FUND 3,275,665 68,619 0 68,619 PARKING ENTERPRISE FUND 173 750 97,400 0 97,400 PARKS XTRA EDUCATION 159,240 261,012 250 000 (250,000) 0 0 THOROUGHFARE REHAB INTERNAL SERVICES 6,849,297 4,269,494 (4,269,494) 0 4,345,704 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 4,444,686 4,345,704 20,887,405 (7,738,000) 13,149,405 UTIL CAP IMPROV PROJECTS 26,914,440 17,675,945 0 17,675,945 GEN GOVT CAP IMPROV PROJ 18,764,592 5,001,392 0 5,001,392 DRAINAGE UTIL CAP IMPROV PROJ 5,712,627 3,065,700 0 3,065,700 CONVENTION CENTER CIP 5,290,466 3,267,922 0 3,267,922 COLLEGE MAIN PARKING CIP 6,989,100 672,925 0 672,925 WOLF PEN CREEK TIF 673,925 ______ ----------------- – - -- – -- — — -- – –° ----- - ----- °__- --- --- $ 189,080,100 -- -- - $ 167,411,661 $ (23,641,306) 143,770,355 TOOTAL TAL BRAZOSVALLEY MANAGEMENT GENCY OSED ANNUAL BUDGET 999 2000 REVENUES EXPENDITURES LESS TRANSFERSIN NET ANNUAL BUDGET FUND FY 99-00 - FY 99-00 - ----- -• - -- - -- ------------------------------------- $ 4,495,108 $ 4,115,141 $ 0 $ 4,115,141 BVSWMA 8- 18 -99, B -22 -99 The Eagle, Wednesday, August 18, 1999 40 CS council focuses on proposed city budget By COLLEEN KAVANAGH Eagle Staff Writer The College Station City Council dis- cussed issues ranging from what it costs to keep the community safe to a potential electric rate hike during a budget work- shop session Wednesday. The council is several weeks away from approving the proposed $143.8 million budget, which is almost $24 million high- er- than the 1998 -99 budget. The proposed budget includes a tax rate of .4280 per $100 of assessed valua- tion, a .0013 -cent decrease from the cur- rent rate of .4293. That means a tax bill on a $100,000 home would be $429.30. A public hearing on the budget is scheduled Aug. 26, and the council will consider adopting the budget at its Sept. 9 meeting. A public hearing on the tax rate also will be held Sept. 9. The fiscal year runs from Oct. 1, 1999, to Sept. 30, 2000. Total operating expenditures are esti- mated to be $100.9 mil- lion, a 3 percent increase over 1998. rig Capital project expen- ditures are estimated at $42.8 million, which include general, utility and drainage projects. Salaries and benefits are the largest category of expenses in the proposed bud- get, accounting for 58.7 percent of operat- ing and maintenance expenditures. There are 27 new positions proposed in the base budget and 28 in the service level adjustments budget. A total of 731.5 full- time equivalent positions are proposed. The largest city department, public utilities, has requested $35 million for its electric, water and wastewater fund expenditures. Projected revenues from the three funds is $55.59 million, a 6 percent increase from fiscal 1999. Proposed electric fund operating expenditures are $31.2 million, an increase of 20 percent from last year's final estimate. City officials said the primary cause of the increase is an increase in the costs of purchasing power. In January, the city will enter into a See BUDGET, Page AS The Eagle, Thursday, August 19, 1999 (Con4inVud Dn IXt-k-) ¢;: 5'Z (D CD O W rt .°� &9 r+ SS '+ 69 ¢ C lA (D �* '.. fi A) !�/� hO f... N A r• r+ .,3" ' CrQ COD o m ock � ?'.m � CD ID CD Ugq ° r � ° m c r o 'co K �,o ¢ O cn O O CD ¢ �• ry� r te. 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Between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Saturday, the cars will be joined by motorcycles from the Hotter Than Hell Daze event, which is taking place at the College Station Hilton and Conference Center this week- end. For more information, call 764- 3486 or 764 -3773. Dewey Eugene Journot Nov. 8, 1931— Aug. 15, 1999 Services for Dewey Eugene Journot, 67, of Bryan are set for 4 p.m. Friday at Southwood Funeral Home Chapel in College Station. The Rev. John Willis Pullen will offi- ciate. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Satur- day in Glenwood Cemetery in Alvara- do, Texas. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to the time of the services Friday at the funeral home. Mr. Journot died Sunday in St. Joseph Regional Health Center in Bryan. He was born in Hugo, Okla., and was a retired traffic analyst with Roadway Trucking Company. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Grace Temple Church in Fort Worth. Survivors include a son, Gene Journot of Bryan. CS officials honor police officer A College Station police officer was honored Wednesday by the City Council and police officials. Officer Brandy Norris received a letter of commendation for helping a man seek treatment for alco- holism. "I really believe that that's what police work's all about," Chief Edgar Feldman said. "I'm proud of her for what she did." Norris received a plaque, T -shirt and $100, Feldman said. CD Cn O US�� 0 ,� - O CD K n (D ^ ( r �P r o--3 P r �"( A - , z ¢' _(D o A (D — ¢ h"p (D Ps ¢�. ° o�C fi C w� CD Q0 P_t (n A CD O CD ¢ ID M m r+ CD Cr CD CD CD Cn CD o 0 C ma 10 CD ` J OA ¢� C K R (�D (D (n ¢i 5 N N (I�q `C CAD O N ". C vi n O '+ CD O CD '+ ID M CD M En CW lrs ° c ° °gym ° mUQ ¢�.¢� ¢ o cn ° rr ,.. Cn �- CD A fig CAD o � ° � 5' Sn CD 0 � � CD 5D ° (D CD o 0. m 0 g r+ C �• � CD rt r 5 `�° ID y CM �(°n� mc�D C ��(D c CA r•KCfl��"! O r"'S C A D ' .A- 0 r`'°d .""S. U�9 ,'S � �., M O � rr 0 (D cD O CS o �o� (D (D K r CD Oq O �$ ° rL CD CD rr CD f+ rn A The Eagle, Thursday, August 19, 1999 �; LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 2404 WAS PASSED AND APPROVED ON AUGUST 12, 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 9, "SUBDIVI- SIONS", 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. Sections 6, 8, 9, and 13 were revised and a complete copy of this exhibit is attached to the ordinance on record in the City Secretary's office. 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 ($2,000.00). Each day such violation shall continue or be permitted to continue, shall be deemed a sepa- rate offense. Said Ordinance, being a penal ordinance, be- comes 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 8- 20 -99, 8 -21 -99 LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO, 2403 WAS PASSED AND APPROVED ON AUGUST 12, 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 10, SECTION 2.F OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COL- LEGE STATION, TEXAS BY AMENDING CERTAIN SEC- TIONS AS SET OUT BELOW; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING A PENALTY. The ordinance adopts the revised Traffic Control Device Inven- tory Schedule V, Exhibit B, dated August 12, 1999 to replace Traffic Control Device Inventory - Schedule V, dated June 11, 1998. A complete copy of the ordinance is on file in the City Secretary's office. 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, being a penal ordinance, becomes 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 8- 20 -99, 8 -21 -99 LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 2405 WAS PASSED AND APPROVED ON AUGUST 12, 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 REZONING A 13.82 ACRE TRACT OF LAND FROM A -0 AGRICULTURAL OPEN AND M -1 PLAW NED INDUSTRIAL TO R -1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL. THIS TRACT IS THE PROPOSED PEBBLE CREEK PHASE 8 -B, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS LOCATED IN S.W. ROBERTSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 202, BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING OUT OF A RESIDUE OF A CALLED 505.19 ACRE TRACT DESCRIBED AS "TRACT 1" IN A DEED TO PEBBLE CREEK DEVELOPMENT COMPANY RECORDED IN VOLUME 1671, PAGE 276 OF THE BRAZOS COUNTY . OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS, ALSO BEING OUT OF A CALLED 7.32 ACRE TRACT DESCRIBED IN A DEED TO SAID PEBBLE CREEK DEVELOPMENT COMPANY RE- CORDED IN VOLUME 3229, OF SAID OFFICIAL PUBLIC RE- CORDS. 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 ($2,000.00). Each day such violation shall continue or be permitted to continue, shall be deemed a sepa- rate offense. Said Ordinance, being a penal ordinance, be- comes 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. A complete copy of the above named ordinance is on file in the City Secretary office. 8.20 -99, 8 -21 -99 Connie Hook: City Secretary The Eagle, Friday, August 20, 1999 Bypassing failure I read in The Bryan- College Eagle about the new development plans for a hotel, resort and con- ference center, and was wondering if the city of Bryan will soon become an incorporated business and build and develop bank, malls, etc., and have the taxpayers sup- port those, too. The golf course plan is an inge- nious idea that will circumvent failure, as we will be expected to prop it up should it be on the precipice of failure. Also, will we as small business owners and common citizens be allowed to co -exist with the rich elitists or will Bryan become a haven for the beautiful people which we hardworking blue collar workers are not? Well, in any case, so long to democracy and any pretense of government for the people. MICHAEL C. KELLER Bryan CS police seek robbery suspect College Station police said Thursday they are looking for a man who robbed a woman . The woman was carrying a baby while walking into an apartment complex in the 100 block of Luther Street on Wednesday night, police said. She was approached by a black male, who grabbed her purse and tried to run The woman held on to the purse and was dragged to a nearby vehi- cle, police said. When the suspect got in the passenger side of the car and it began to drive away, the women let go of the purse. The amount of cash stolen is not known. The suspect, in an older model white Buick, last was seen north- bound on.Weliborn Road with other people in the car. fh'- The Eagle, Friday, August 20, 1999 i s • • Two different deals I am writing concerning two Millican land deals. The first one happened 175 years ago, on July 16, 1824. The Mexican govern- ment on that day granted three parcels of land in what later became Brazos County to Robert Millican, James Millican and William Millican. The second one is really stinking up the place. In Edward W. Valenta's letter (Eagle, July 12), he asks an important question about the Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency, which was established in 1990. I will answer that question. The agency publish- es a newsletter. In the June 1999 edition, agency officials admit they have entered into a "good neighbor, agreement" with the Peach Creek Development Co. IThe company] has determined that concerns about solid waste disposal activi- ties can be addressed if the landfill is carefully planned for and imple- mented in accordance with a joint plan." Just who is the Peach Creek The Eagle, Saturday, August 21, 1999 Development Co.? The owner of the company is the owner of the land the solid waste agency originally wanted for its proposed garbage dump. He formed the company and offered the solid waste agency wooded land he owns for a bargain - basement price. But Texas A &M University needs 60,600 trees for four bonfires. No loss. What good neighbors. But wait. There's more. The pro- posed garbage dump, which is being called the Cedar Pointe Environmental Center by the solid waste agency, is in a 100 -year flood plain, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. By federal law, a garbage dump cannot be placed in a 100 -year flood plain. To add insult to injury, the Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency has estab- lished what it calls a "hotline." When you call the hotline at 693- 8721, a temporary worker who knows absolutely nothing about the Cedar Pointe Center answers. DAN BATES Yom• Millican The City of College Station's Police Department is currently accepting applications for a: SECRETARY REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -105 Wolf Pen Creek Tributary 3 Improvements The City of College Station 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, August 31, 1999, at which time bids will be opened in the Training Room at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. A complete set of specifications and bidding documents may be purchased for a non - refundable fee of $20.00 payable by cash, check or money order at the above address, Mon -Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. A Prebid Meeting will be held in the Training Room at City Hall at 2:00 pm on August 23, 1999. This meeting is not mandato- ry, but attendance is highly recommended. Location and Description of Project Wolf Pen Creek tributary #3 is between Johnny Carino's and Kona's Steakhouse restaurants, in the 500 -600 block of Har- vey Road in College Station. The project consists of installa- tion of concrete walks. a pedestrian bridge, site work, electri- cal work to include lights and wiring and lights and conduit in the trees. Questions regarding this project should be directed to James A. Polasek, C.P.M., (409) 764 -3558. 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 irregularities. Please visit our website at www.ci.college- station.tx.us for fur- ther information on this and available bids, tabulations and plan holder lists. 8/15/99 & 8/22/99 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. High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Must be able to pass both basic Word and Excel computer tests by 50% plus type 30wpm. 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 C,adline to apply: August 30, 1999 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 The City of College Station is currently accepting IM3 applications for: ATHLETIC ASSISTANTS This person will be helping with all kinds of athletic events with the City. Duties include organizing teams, preparing tournaments and daily activities, collecting and recording information, officiating, supervising programs and keeping score. Must have excellent customer service skills. Computer skills a plus. Sports background preferred. Salary: $6.00 - $9.00 /Hour DOQ VOLLEY BALL OFFICIALS 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: August 31, 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 Fax: 409 -764 -3800 Jobl i ne: 409 - 764 -3704 Equal Opportunity Employer The Eagle, Sunday, August 22, 1999 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City Council of the City of College Station will hold a public hearing on its proposed fiscal year 1999 -2000 annual budget at its regular council meeting on Thursday August 26, 1999, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers at the City of College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas. Copies of the proposed budget are available for review with the City Secre- tary of the City of College Station and at the College Station Library. The public is invited to review and make comments on the proposed budget. Comments may be presented in writing or in person at the public hearing or may be made in writing to be mailed or delivered to the Management and Budget Manager, College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas, 77842, prior to the end of business on Thursday, August 26, 1999. CITY OF COLLEGE STATION PROPOSED ANNUAL BUDGET 1999 -2000 SOURCES LESS FUND OF FY FUNDS 99 -00 EXPENDITURES TRANSFERS NET ANNUAL FY 99 -00 IN BUDGET GENERAL FUND $ UTILITY FUNDS 31,659,772 55,594,148 $ 32,294,153 -- -_— ------------------------------------------- $( $ 27,529,820 SANITATION COLLECTION 6 57, 4 0 57,297,724 UTILITY BILLING FUND ,187,919 1,941,667 4,138138,6 691 0 4,138,691 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 8 3, 45 2,055,874 (2,055,874) 0 INSURANCE FUND 4,0333,1147 688,245 (888,245) 0 DEBT SERVICE FUND 10,066,192 3,187,890 (3,187,890) 0 HOTEL/ MOTEL TAX FUND 3,275,665 5,624,911 (487,470) 5,137,441 PARKING ENTERPRISE FUND 173,760 2,321,667 0 2,321,667 PARKS XTRA EDUCATION 159,240 68,619 0 68,619 THOROUGHFARE REHAB 261,012 97,400 0 97,400 NTERNAL SERVICES 6,849,297 250,000 (250,000) 0 :OM "AUNITY DEVELOPMENT 4,444,886 4,269,494 (4,269,494) 0 JTIL CAP IMPROV PROJECTS 3EN GOVT CAP IMPROV PROJ 4,345,704 20,887,405 0 (71738,000) 4,345,704 13,149,405 DRAINAGE UTIL CAP IMPROV PROJ 18,714,540 5,712,627 17,675,945 0 17,675,945 :ONVENTION CENTER CIP 5,001,392 0 5,001,392 :OLLEGE MAIN PARKING CIP 6 6 , 9 89,100 3,065,700 0 3,065,700 NOLF PEN CREEK TIF ,989,466 673,925 3,267,922 0 3,267,922 — - - -- 672,925 0 672,925 TOTAL $ 189,880,100 - - -- - ° --- --------------------------------- $ 167,411,661 $ --------- (23,641,306) $ -------------------------------- 143,770,355 BRAZOS VALLEY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AGENCY PROPOSED ANNUAL BUDGET 1999 -2000 REVENUES UND FY 99 -00 EXPENDITURES LESS NET ANNUAL -- "'-- -- -- ---- FY 99 -00 TRANSFERS IN BUDGET VSWMA $ 4,495,108 $ 4,115,141 $ 4,115,141 _ B- 18 -99, 8 -22 -99 The Eagle, Sunday, August 22, 1999 REOUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -108 Adamson Pool Renovation The City of College Station 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, September 21 , 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 specifications and bidding do The City of available for a fee of $125.00 payable bY ceck College Station at the above address, Mon -Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 return of PM pans This nd fee d drawings soothe Purchasing returned rehasi gD Division after award of bid. Location and Description of Project t of the The project involves the demolition and repll cemen dram concrete deck, deck drainage p p 9 d frames, grates and piping. Concrete gutter beam removal with the installation of stainless steel recirculation system. The ad dition of a 20' x 35' CMU mechanical anda n g . B u il ding fo house new mechanical system pump both pools. work Shall also include the reconstruction of the existing gravity sand filter tanks converting them into standard surge chambers. Adamson Pool is located at 1900 Anderson, College Station, TX. A Prebld Meeting will in the Tap Road, College Tice, City of College Station, tember 7, 1999. Station, Texas, 77840 at 2:00 PM on Sep This meeting is not mandatory, but atterdaio submitting i h ly reco its mended. A review of the pool facility prior mandatory. Questions regarding this project should be directed to Cynthia Sciulli, Buyer, (409) 764 -3557. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities. Pleas hereinformationeon ( this t o d wavl l visit our available bids, tabulations and plan holder lists. 8/23/99 & 8/30/99 Ruth Nevill Royer Nov. 1 1911— Aug. 21 1999 Services for Ruth Nevill aRoyer, 87 former- of Sunrise Beach, ly of Bryan ri at Memorial Funeral 0 Tuesday Fune a3Chapel in Bryan. Burial will be in the College Station Cemetery. visitation will be from 6 to 8 P.m- Monday and from 8 a.m. to the time of the services Tuesday at the funer- al home. in Austin. Mrs. Royer died Saturday She was born in Grimes County and 1984 ivShel was Sunrise ho m homemaker was a member of Central Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Martin Royer of Sunrise Beach; a sis ter-in-law, Louise Nevill of Bryan; and numerous nieces and nephews. _10 The Eagle, Monday, August 23, 1999 CS council plans hearing on budget The College Station City Council on Thursday will discuss the 1999- 2000 proposed budget and tax rate. Residents will have a chance to speak about the budget at a public hearing during the council meeting. The council is several weeks away from approving the proposed $143.8 million budget, which is almost $24 million higher than the 1998 -99 budget. The proposed budget includes a tax rate of .4280 per $100 of assessed valuation, a .0013 -cent decrease from the current rate of .4293. That means a tax bill on a $100,000 home would be $429.30. During the workshop session, council members will discuss a new power supply contract that starts in January 2000. City officials said they predict a new power supply con- tract starting in January 2000 will increase power costs. The workshop session will begin at 3 p.m. in the council chambers of City Hall, 1101 Texas Ave. The regu- lar meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in the council chambers. Staff reports 0 REO FSTEU OR BIDS I Bid # 99 -112 Mobile Video Systems for police Patrol Vehicles 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, September 8, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unop- ened. A complete set of specifica tions and bidding documents is available at the above ad- dress, Mon -Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Questions regarding this to project should be directed 74 Cynthia Sciulli, (409) 3437. The City of College Slat 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 bids, tabulations and plan holder lists. 8/25/99 & 9/1/99 REQU EST BIDS Bid # 99 -10 Tires - 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, September 1 1999, at which timeHa s will be opened at City All bids received after that time will be returned unop ened. A complete set of specifica tions and bidding documents is available at the above AM - d dress, Mon -Fri, 8 5:00 PM. Questions regarding this project should be directed to James A. Polasek, (409) 764 -3023. 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-stalion , t x.us for further information on this and available holds, tabula- tions and plan 8/18/99 & 8/25/99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station City Council will hold a public hearing to receive public input regarding an application for a permit to re- drill and conduct operations for the discovery and production of oil, gas, and associated hydrocarbons for the Brazos Coal- Terry "B" Unit, Well No. 1, located within the City of Col- lege Station Extra Territorial Jurisdiction. The applicant is Union Pacific Resources Co.. Ft. Worth. Texas. The proposed drilling site is located generally outside and south of College Station City Limits, easterly about 1.0 mile from 'State Highway 6 and northwest of the Texas World Speedway in the S.W. Robertson Survey on land owned by Brazos Coal Ltd. The hearing will be held at the on it all Council Room, 1101 Texas Avenue South at 7:00 p.m. 1999. Any request for sign interpretive services for the hearing im- paired 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 10 The Eagle, Wednesday, August 25, 1999 Staff Planner 8 -25 -99 Analyze the costs eriodically The Eagle runs articles regarding various public projects suggested by local committees or councils for study or consideration. The objec- tive is usually to increase services and /or tax revenue. A recent example on Aug. 11 included a list of ideas for area projects to increase tourism in the area. My concern is that all projects get a complete economic analysis to help guide decision making. I have previously suggested to College Station City Council mem- bers, as well as city department heads, the need for increased eco- nomic analysis for projects that will use public funds. All projects should include a detailed business plan that justifies the need for the project, including the calculation of a return on investment. The business plan also must include the impact cost on infrastructure facilities. In the past, College Station has not included the return on invest- ment analysis for projects, and thus has not always provided the details needed to make an informed decision. No well-man- aged commercial business would proceed on a project without such an economic analysis, and neither should a municipality where investment mistakes are correct- ed by increasing property taxes. As an example, the parking garage project at Northgate may not have made it to a public vote if the needed economic analysis had been made and publicized. Afterward, an official advised me that the project had a 19 -year pay- back. If true, the return on invest- ment would have been very low or negative, and would explain why the private business sector had no interest in the project. I hope we can improve econom- ic analysis for all public projects in the future, which will benefit all of us through lower property taxes. GALE H. TOUCHSTONE College Station CITY OF COLLEGE STATION The following order was issued as a result of the called meet- ing of the City of College Station Structural Standards Com- mission on August 23, 1999. After considering the evidence presented the commission or- ders: 1205 Westover Street, Lot 3, Block 3, Carter's Grove Subdivision be demolished within thirty (30) days. A complete copy of the above order may be ob!ained from the City of College Station City Secretary's office located at 1101 Texas Avenue, City of College Station. 8 -26 -99 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -113 Liquid Chlorine for Water Production & Wastewater Treatment Plant 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, September 9, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unop- ened. A complete set of specifica- tions and bidding documents is available at the above ad- dress, Mon -Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Questions regarding this project should be directed Cynthia Sciulli, (409) 764- 3437. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. 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U do p U UU' TWA U Council OKs tax -rate plan By COLLEEN KAVANAGH Eagle Staff Writer The College Station City Council on Thurs- day unanimously decided to advertise the ad valorem tax rate for fiscal 1999 -2000 as the cur- rent tax rate, which is .4293 per $100 of assessed valuation. The proposed budget includes a tax rate of •4280 per $100 of assessed valuation, a .0013 - cent .decrease from the current rate. ft means that a tax bill on a $100,000 home at the advertised rate would be $429.30. The proposed lower tax rate would put that bill at $428. The council still can adopt the proposed lower tax rate, but Thursday's vote means that the rate cannot be any higher than the current one, officials said. The .0013 decrease will cost the city about $26,000 in lost revenues, officials said. Residents had a chance to voice their opin- ions about the proposed $143.8 million budget for 1999 -2000, which is almost $24 million high- er than the 1998 -99 budget. Officials from two area agencies, the Dis- pute Resolution Center and the Brazos County Senior Citizens Association, asked the council to help with funding. Each agency requested $5,000. College Station resident Benito Flores - Meath questioned funding for the city's Wolf Pen Creek Hotel and Conference Center. Flores -Meath asked if any studies had been done on the center's compatibility with Bryan's plans for a golf course, hotel and resort in west Bryan and local businessman Don Adam's plans for a golf course, hotel and new corporate headquarters for his compa- nies in east Bryan. Mayor Lynn McIlhaney said the city's pro- ject is different than the two Bryan projects. ■ Tax -rate consideration • Proposed $143.8 million budget • Agencies ask for funding assistance ■ Council denies rezoning request ■ Mayor discusses Wolf Pen Creek Hotel and Conference Center "This is a very different market than the destination conference center they're looking for with a golf course," she said. `We will not be in the same competition as the golf courses. The Adam one was just announced, and it's seen as more in competition with the Bryan one, based on the studies we've seen." Council members will consider adopting the budget at its Sept. 9 meeting, and a public hearing on the tax rate also will be held Sept. 9. See COUNCIL, Page A8 o� O� o� n N y cd -o W � bo Page Al2 The Bryan - College Station Eagle Wednesday, September 8, 1999 1 C ouncil CS council to consider do� TXU electricity contract By COLLEEN KAVANAGH assessed valuation, a .0013 -cent CD Eagle Staff Writer decrease from the current rate. From A9 The city is responsible for a That means a tax bill on a a, The College Station City Coun- $100,000 home at . the advertised The The contract would cost the cil on Thursday will consider rate .would be $429.30. pro- lower tax rate would put The meeting and the workshop adopting the proposed $143.8 mil- posed cD lion budget and contracting with that bill at $248. The council still can adopt the � TXU Electric for five years of elec- lower tax rate, but the CD tric power. The meeting will be the coun- proposed rate cannot be higher than the Cr CD cil's first at its new time, 7 P.M. has current one. The decrease will cost the 0o The workshop session changed to 4 p.m., and Hear Visi .0013 city about $26,000 in lost revenues, � 110 tors will be at 5:45 p.m. Thursday's meeting also officials said. The council will discuss city will consider: includes a public hearing about staff s recommendation to renew Electric's contract, which the advertised ad valorem tax rate TXU would be effective Jan. 1, 2000. Bryan - College Station Economic for 1999 -2000. The budget almost is Staff received five responses to proposed $24 million higher than the 1998- its request for proposals, all of which increased the cost of elec The council will decide 1999 budget, city officials said, with capital projects and improve- tricity, officials said. The five Electric ments accounting for 61 percent of were narrowed • to TXU and the Calpine Corporation. ment in a reinvestment zone the increase. On Aug. 27, the council decided TXU Electric was recommended to advertise the ad valorem tax because of the company's pro- cost stability and offer to transfer and fluid flow. rate for fiscal 1999 -2000 as the cur - tax rate, which is .4293 per posed a p ortion d iverse rent a fuel base and Park, and would like to move to $100 of assessed valuation. 4.5 acres in the city's business The proposed budget includes a See COUNCIL, Page Al2 In return for the land title and tax rate of .4280 per $100 of an 8 -year partial tax abatement, which total $163,690, the corpora- Page Al2 The Bryan - College Station Eagle Wednesday, September 8, 1999 1 C ouncil The council also will consider approving an unspecified amount not to exceed $50,000 for services rendered through July 31, 1999. From A9 The city is responsible for a $25,000- insurance deductible, and no conversion costs. insurance will cover the remain - The contract would cost the ing payment. city about $5 million per year, The meeting and the workshop while Calpine's proposal would will be in the council chambers at cost $6 million per year. Officials City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue. said the increases are due to over- all market increases in the cost of electric power. The city proposes to absorb the remaining utility increase costs, paid for from operating funds and revenues, officials said. In other business, the council will consider: ■ An economic development agreement among the city, the Bryan - College Station Economic Development Corporation and HTRI Corporation. The council will decide whether to approve an agreement for development and tax abate- ment in a reinvestment zone established for the corporation, which conducts research on heat transfer and fluid flow. They are leasing space in Texas A &M University's Research Park, and would like to move to 4.5 acres in the city's business park. In return for the land title and an 8 -year partial tax abatement, which total $163,690, the corpora- tion will build a $2.2 million facil- ity by March 2001, hire three employees with a gross payroll of $205,000 and retain 32 employees with an average salary of $68,000. The 4.5 -acre site has an estimat- ed 1999 tax year value of $91,500. ■ Contracting Laughlin Envi- ronmental Inc. to demolish Meridian Apartments for $163,673. 0 Ratifying a $17,917 payment to Davis & Shank, P.C. for profes- sional services regarding a civil suit against the city. 0 • r� �J Page B6 The Bryan - College Station Eagle Wednesday, September 8, 1999. The City of College Station is currently recruiting for the position ot: RECORDS CLERK / RECEPTIONIST This position will serve as a relief receptionist and perform functions associated with the Mayor's office. Duties include assisting with elections, comt�leting open records requests, conducting records research, microfilming records 'and ovidin gg clerical support to office staff. Must possess basic 44)r sere service skills.. his i p part-time position, t have on, e xcellent 20/hours/week). Human Resources epa 1101, S. Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 77840 Internet: ww w.lockon.co _ mliobline/cstx.htm Equal Opportunity Employer Salary: $7.00/hour Deadline to apply: September 10, 1999 Must submit a completed City of College Station Application Apply at: City of College Station n -t—ent The Eagle, Wednesday, September 8, 1999 e t Pqe The Bryan - College Statbo Ease Thursday, September 9, 1999 CS ecty manager Noe resigns post By COLLEEN KAVANAGH Eagle Staff Writer College Station City Manager Skip Noe resigned Wednesday after four years on the job, but both he and the City Council remained tight - lipped over the reasons behind it. "The council had a direction they wanted to go and, after much discussion, I decided my res- ignation would be the best thing," Noe said, adding that he has no immediate job plans. Noe and Mayor Lynn Mellhaney declined further comment about the reasons behind his unexpected resignation, which is effective immediately. Noe's letter of resignation carne the morning after a 5 1/2 hour executive session meeting in which the council continued Noe's annual eval- uation. They first discussed his evaluation in an Aug. 12 executive session that lasted more See MANAGER, Page A2 News M amork until Friday to prepare for his new , es, she said. From A 1 praised Noe's pro - Assistant Cirdurmg his tenure. Brymer will act i Council carefully s letter of resigna - during the tr- agreed to accept it," Mayor McIlhaid. "We want to take after a special er anity to publicly meeting. his leadership role cult time in College -- Stab n's history. We wish him success in his future endeavors." McIlhaney said the decision to accept Noe's resignation was a difficult one, but naming Brymer as acting city manager was an easy one. "When you're in the public business, things change very quickly," she said. "From a coun- cil standpoint, it is important that the transition is as smooth as possible." Mcllhaney said the council has not yet decided how to perma- nently fill the position. Noe came to College Station in July 1995 after having served as director of management services in San Antonio, deputy city man- ager in Fort Collins, Colo., and city manager in Kingsville, Texas. His base salary was $113,500. Brymer has been College Sta- tion's assistant city manager since January 1989, and this is his second time as acting city than three hours. "Pursuant to our conversations on Septem- ber 7 and 8, I hereby submit my resignation from the position of city man- ager effective at the end of the day today," Noe wrote. "It is my understanding that the council will honor the sever- ance provisions of my employment agreement as well as the other items dis- cussed. "College Station is a great NOE city with a great future," he wrote. "I have been proud to serve this city and to be a part of this organiza- tion. I wish the council, staff and citizens of College Station all the best in years ahead." manager. From October 1994 to July 1995, he took over after former City Manager Ron Ragland resigned. Brymer did not say whether he would formally apply for the posi- tion, but that the city would take a "wait- and -see approach" before deciding how to fill it permanent- ly. Brymer said his focus will be to make sure that people know that the council and city staff will con- tinue to work to provide the best level of services to residents with the resources available. "That's why we're here," he said. "The strength of our organi- zation as a municipal entity is in our employees." The Eagle, Wednesday, September 9, 1999 Scott Armstrong Robert H. Conaway, III O'Jay Fuchs Linda Johnson Peggy Nolan Bernice L. Smith Gregory V. Baker Mack Cooner Mike Fulfer Jo Ann Johnson Sylvia Norton James Stasny Darrell Ballenger Billye Cowen Karen Fulfer Denise Lan Buster Orlando Edward Valenta H.D. Ballenger Frank Crouch Michelle Govan Darrell Lauter Marti Orlando Sue Ann Valenta Peggy Ballenger Eric Cruse G.W. Greer Hugh Lindsay Billy Owens Annie B. Wade Thomas Baranowski Peggy Cruse Gary T. Griffin Larry J. Luttnell Howard Owens James E. Wade Viola Barker Bryan Dolch Chris Haischer Tom Lyons Brenda Owens Louise S, Wade Dan Bates Sheila Dotson Shirley Haischer Rita L. Marks Tracy Owens Pat Wagner Bobby Becker Don Dugger Bonnie Hansen Dale Maxwell D.G. Parker Johnny R. Ward Mr. & Mrs. Robert Becker Donna Dunlap Annie Orlando Harrington James Mayes Jeannine Patterson Kelly Weber Vonda Bob Vicki Dunlap Steven Harris Larry McConkey E. T. Perez Gwen Wells Thomas Bradley Liz Eickerhorst Toni Harris Sammie McConkey Emily Perimon John Wilkerson Debbie Bradley Verna T. Ellington Audie R. Hayes Pat McCrory Dwane Peters Sylvia Willeylin Phillip Cadinse F.A. Fannett Debbie Hayes David McLeod Sam R. Phillippi Dan Williams Ervin Cain William Fleming Levon Hayes Joseph Mikeska Howard Porterfield Patsy Williams Christina Cain Kathy Fleming Thomas Hayes Dorothy Mikeska Benigero Rios Tom C. Wilson Dennis Carey Herbert Fontenot Betty E. Hill Linda D. Mooney Tracy Samuelson Jack Winslow George Carrol Pat Fontenot Jack Hill Beverly Moreland Daia Schatz Donna Winslow Edith Chenault Sofie Fontenot Donna Holick David Morrow Inez Schehin Debbie Wisnoski Van Childs Lawrence Fraser Linda Hughes Gene Nickels Chris Schoellman Paul Wuthrich Archie Clark Barbara Fraser Abraham Johnson Milton Nolan Ann Seale Cristi Wuthrich The Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency (BVSWMA) is moving forward with an ill— conceived plan to locate the new town dump on our community's front step. To make matters worse, the property sits on active earthquake faults, is 35% wetlands, is in the Navasota River floodplain and is part of an adjacent land development deal with wealthy Houston landowners. There is hope. With the right information and participation from concerned citizens like yourself, it is possible to intervene and stop this project. Learn more... and help our city leaders help you. www.intelligentdevelopment.org Skip Noe 764 -3510 Lynn Mcllhaney 764 -3541 Mike Conduff 361 -3601 Lonnie Stabler 361 -3767 City Manager, College Station Mayor, College Station City Manager, Bryan Mayor, Bryan South Brazos County Citizens for Intelligent Development Paid for by the South Brazos County Citizens for Intelligent Development. Sue A. Valenta, Treasurer, P.O. Box 9693, College Station, Texas 77842. 1� Page C4 The (Bryan- College St ation Eagle Thursday, September 9, 1999 699 Legal Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to con- sider a variance for 516 -518 Tarrow. Applicant is Husfeld Homes for Syed Askari. • 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, September 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 meat (409) 764 -3570. SHAUNAANDERSON Staff Planner 9 -9 -99 The Eagle, Wednesday, September 9, 1999 Il Friday, September 10, 1999 The Bryan - College Station Eagle Page C5 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -114 • No Substation Hardened Fiber Equipment The City of College Station 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, September 24, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unop- ened. A complete set of specifica- tions and bidding documents is available upon request at the above address, Mon -Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Questions regarding this project should be directed to James A. Polasek, (409) 764 -3558. 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 City of College Station Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider an appeal to zoning official's interpretation of a home occupation for 1021 Guadalupe Drive, Applicant is Lois Hansen. 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, September 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 9 -10 -99 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. 9/10/99 & 9/17/99 The Eagle, Wednesday, September 10, 1999 0 0 Page Al2 The Bryan - College Station Eagle Sunday, September 12, 1999 CS man charged in sexual assault College Station man was arrested Saturday after allegedly attempting to sexually assault a woman and then using a stun gun on her. The woman escaped with no injuries other than slight bruising, police said. Miguel Alejandro Shultze, 23, was charged with attempted sexual assault and possession of marijua- na. He was being held without bail in the College Station Jail on Satur- day night. Police said the victim was at a man's apartment in the 600 block of Southwest Parkway at about 2 a.m. Saturday when he began mak- ing unwanted sexual advances toward her. The victim demanded to be taken home when he attempted to remove her clothes, police said, at which time he allegedly used a stun gun on her. The weapon delivers a high -volt- age shock that temporarily can inca- pacitate a person. The victim called police after leav- ing the apartment and the man was taken into custody shortly after 6:30 a.m. PUBLIC NOTICE A public meeting has been scheduled for the Bryan - College Station Metropolitan Planning Organization (BCSMPO) Rail Committee to consider approval of meeting minutes for August 12, 1999, to discuss bylaws and then go into a closed session as per Section 551.081 of the Open Meetings Act to discuss the MPO's draft Request for Proposal to conduct a "Local Rail Economic Feasibility and Location Study ". Afterwards, the meeting will be open to take action on the closed session. The meeting is to be held: September 15, 1999 at 10:008 -m. B -CS Chamber of Commerce, large Conference Room 4001 E. 29th St., Suite 175, Bryan, Texas 77802 For more information about this meeting please call the office of the MPO at (409)260 -5298. The Eagle, Sunday, September 12, 1999 Page 68 The Bryan-College Station Eagle _ _ Tuesday, September 14, 1999 RFQ #00 -05 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Architectural & Engineering Services for the Renovation & Expansion of Fire Station #2. The City Of College Station is requesting qualification statements from firms who are interested and qualified to perform the necessary evaluation, design and relat- ed functions required for de- velopment of plans and specifications for the City of College Station Fire Station #2 Rehabilitation and Expan- sion Project. • The anticipated budget for this project totals $910,000.00 in fiscal year 1998 -99. The project will be designed in total before any construction takes place and construction may take place in phases. This project is funded by 1998 General Ob- ligation Bond Funds. Qualification statements will be received until 4:00 PM, October 5, 1999 at: The City of College Station Purchasing Services Division, 2nd Floor 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. 9 -14- 99,9 -21 -99 The Eagle, Monday, September 13, 1999 Death Notices Phil K. Sheets Jr., 71, of College Station died Sunday at his home. Arrangements are pending with Southwood Funeral Home in Col- lege Station. College Station Medical Center September 11, 1999: Amy Paschall and Michael White, College Station, a girl. Sunday, September 12, 1999 The Bryan - College Station Eagle Page A7 CS d s landfill plans Council blocks proposal for Peach Greek property By COLLEEN KAVANAGH Eagle Staff Writer The College Station City Council on Monday withdrew its support from a proposed landfill site at Texas 6 and F.M. 159 after an agreement to buy the property was terminated. This is a setback in what has been a long process," said Rick Conner, a Brazps Valley Solid Waste Management Agency board member. The council's action effectively kills the plans for the south Brazos County landfill because any final site must be approved by both city l r councils. Now, if we have to start all over, it really concerns me," Conner said. "The city coun- cils will direct us, and we will get their direc- McILHANEY tion and guid- ance." The agency revealed the pro- posed site in June after five years of searching. Board members sug- gested an agreement between the cities and Peach Creek Develop- ment Company to acquire the property. Both councils approved the con- cept, but required that the agree- ment be brought back to them for final approval. The solid waste agency's board of directors recently declared the proposed agreement void after Peach Creek Development Compa- ny did not sign the documents by the agency's Aug. 31 deadline. College Station Mayor Lynn Mcllhaney said the failed agree- ment was the main reason behind the council's unanimous decision Monday. See LANDFILL, Page A2 " A gency board members studied Landfi the south Brazos County site for more than a year, Conner said. , D—+i, ni+_ --noorc nna nn From A 1 "We made a decision in June based on a concept, and that con- cept didn't work," she said. "Our main goal is to get a landfill site in Bryan or College Station in place, and that takes five or six years. Part of the process is to look at a particular site, but that doesn't 'necessarily mean that's going to be the site." McMianey said the decision was not based on opposition from area residents who, in July, formed the South Texas Citizens for Intelli- gent Development. "Everyone wants their garbage picked up, but no one wants it put down," she said. "There will always be opposition to a landfill. It is important for the councils to listen to their concerns and make sure their concerns are addressed." Conner, who is Bryan's director of public works, said the search for a site was critical when it began more than four years ago because of the time it takes to get permits and build a landfill. appointed official from each city make up the board members. The chairman position rotates between the two mayors every two years. Bryan Mayor Lonnie Stabler took over from McIlhaney as board chairman about four months ago. McIlhaney said the College Sta- tion council never was set on the site. "We always said that we'd be open if someone had another site, and a landowner has brought one forward," she said, declining to name where the site was. Bryan officials said a landowner with 900 acres in neighboring Grimes County has offered his land as a possible site. But there are certain problems with the land, including an existing ceme- tery and a creek that runs directly through the property, officials said. Regardless of how the search process resumes, officials said they have to act quickly because the Rock Prairie Road landfill will reach capacity by 2006, and it will take between four and six years to construct a new landfill. The Eagle, Tuesday, September 14, 1999 • Page B4 The Bryan - College Station Eagle Sunday, September 12, 1999 CON& PATU LATIONS TOTH E 1999 I HARVEY SENIOR CIRLS *Oo 900 BOYS I • 1st Row L -R) Lauren Boone, Lisa Gorzycki, Lauren Chapman, Ashley Marshall, (1st Row L -R) Kyle Zdunkewicz, Justin Beasley, Colton Hadaway, Adam Kuhnek Hannah Ward, Robin Farris; (2nd Row L -R) Kristi Sykes, Ienna Weido, Katie Morton, Travis Carrabba, Tyler Bayer; (2nd Row L -R) Drew Dudley, Jared Longoria, Jacque Thornton, Danielle Ramirez, Kimi Johnson, Beverly Rowan; Ord Row L -R) Evan Eike, Collin Janssen, Kyle Kasper, Andrew Scifres; Ord Row L -R) Manager Rick Gorzycki, Chuck Dean, Doug Thornton; not pictured: Jessica Borski Coach Steve Beasley, Manager Ron Longoria, Coach Pat Casper PLEASE COIN US FOR HOT DOGS & SOFT DRINKS AS WE CELEBRATE THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS & OUR APPRECIATION FOR YOUR SUPPORT 40 The Eagle, Sunday, September 12, 1999 * District 33 and Section 2 Finalist * Texas State Champion * * Southern Region Finalist Qeffersontown, Kentucky) * District 33 Champions * Section 2 Finalist * * 1st Harvey Boys Champion Page C2 The Bryan - College Station Eagle Sunday, Septemb 12, 1999 Ne Work continues on the expansion of College Station Medical Center's Office Building at 1602 Rock Prairie Road. The addition of a fourth floor to make room for new physicians moving to College Station is expected to be complete in November 1999. MIPH is The Eagle, Sunday, September 12, 1999 More Med Center Physician's Offices Page Al2 The Bryan - College Station Eagle Phil K. Sheets Jr. June 21, 1928 — Sept. 12, 1999 Services for Col. (Ret.) Phil K. Sheets Jr., 71, of College Station are set for 11 a.m. Thursday in South- wood Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Bill Wiman of the First Baptist Church in Bryan will officiate. Burial will be in College Station City Ceme- tery. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Col. Sheets died Sunday at his home. He was born in Corsicana, Texas, served in the U.S. Army for 27 years and was a decorated veteran of the Korean War. He worked for Texas A &M University leading a team of graduate students in agricultural research. Survivors include his wife, Berna- dine M. Hall Sheets of College Sta- tion; a daughter and son -in -law, Kath- leen L. and Robert J. Haworth of Sandy, Utah; a daughter -in -law, Karyn Sheets Stewart of Austin; a brother and sister -in -law, Jack W. and Louise Sheets of Plano; a sister and broth - er -in -law, Sandra L. and Jim McCarter of Purdon, Texas; two grandchildren; • and many cousins. Memorials may be made to a char- ity of choice. CRIME ST College Station police are search- ing for a suspect who attempted to bomb a vehicle at an apartment complex. A resident of an apartment com- plex in the 1000 block of Balcones Street found a bomb next to a car near the complex at 3 p.m. Sept. 4, police said. Police were notified and the bomb squad was called to dis- arm the homemade bomb. Officials believe it was planted for revenge on the victim, police said. Authorities are looking for any information about the bomb's cre- ator. Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers at 775 -TIPS. The caller remains anonymous and can be eligible for a possible © $1,000 reward if the information leads to an arrest or recovery in the case. Wednesday, Septemb 15, 1 999 Nelda Chamblee May 22, 1923 — Sept. 12, 1999 Services for Nelda Chamblee, 76. of College Station are set for 10 a.m. Thursday at Calvary Baptist Church. The Revs. David Murphy and Ray Spradling will officiate. Burial will be in College Sta- tion City Ceme- tery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial Funeral Chapel, and from 9 a.m. CHAMBLEE until the time of the services Thursday at the church. Mrs. Chamblee died Sunday in St. Joseph Regional Health Center. She was born in West, Texas, was a homemaker and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Wallace P. Chamblee of College Sta- tion; a son and daughter -in -law, Pre- ston Ray and Cheryl Chamblee of Col- lege Station; two daughters and sons - in -law, Collysue and Randle Lawson of Ruidoso, N.M., and Wallace Ann and Ned Wynn of Hosston, La.; a sister, Virginia Sue Deaton of Lufkin, Texas; a sister -in -law, Dorothy Jean Doherty of Hearne; 10 grandchildren; 12 mmr_."� Area hospitals reported the following births. The list may not be complete because some par ents choose not to have their names printed. St. Joseph Regional Health Center September 11. 1999: Latisha Dion Johnson, Navaso- ta, a boy. College Station Medical Center September 13. 1999: Sophia Taylor. Bryan, a girl; Dorcas Moore and Daniel Spells, College Station, a boy. September 12. 1999: Misty Orick. Navasota, a boy. The Eagle, Wednesday, September 15, 1999 The Bryan- College Station Eagle Thursday, September 1 1999 c L� mc� Area hospitals have reported the following births. The list may not be complete because some parents choose not to have their names printed. College Station Medical Center September 14, 1999: Maria and Enrique Padron, Navasota, a boy; Kristin and Sanjiv Rimal, Col- lege Station, a boy; Angie and Fred Medina, Bryan, a girl; Rachel and Jeremy Baker, Col- lege Station, a girl. CS zoning panel to consider waiver The College Station Planning and Zoning Commission on Thursday will consider a request to waive the 180 - day waiting period for a rezoning application. The request involves the rezoning of property northeast of Earl Rudder Freeway (Texas 6) and Raintree Road from single - family residential and agri- cultural open to planned development district housing. A request to rezone the 14.23 acres for apartments and townhomes was denied by the commission and the City Council in August, and an applicant is required to wait 180 days before making another request. A new rezoning request would include only the 12 three -story townhomes. A public hearing also is scheduled on a request for a conditional -use per- mit for a service station and conve- nience store on the northwest corner of F.M. 158 and Texas 30. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. in the council chambers of City Hall, 1101 Texas Ave. Col. Phil K. Sheets, Jr. June 21, 1928 . September 12, 1999 Col. Phil K. Sheets, Jr. passed away from complications of cancer, on September 12, 1999. He was born June 21, 1928 in Corsicana, Texas. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Bernadine M. Hall Sheets of College Station, TX; a daughter and son -in -law, Kathleen L. and Robert J. Haworth of Sandy, Utah; a daughter - in -law, Karyn Sheets /Stewart of Austin, TX; two grandchildren Kevin G. Haworth and Phil Kelton Sheets, IV; brother and sister -in -law, Jack W. and Louise Sheets of Plano, TX; sister and brother -in -law, Sandra L. an d Jim McCarter of Purdon, TX; and many cousins and long -term friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Phil K. Sheets, III. Col. Sheets graduated from Texas A &M University in 1949, where he was a member of the Corp of Cadets. He served proudly in the United States Army for 27 years, achieving the rank of Colonel. He was a decorated veteran of the Korean War. The military life was very rewarding for Phil. It took him, and his family, all over the world, including Germany and Alaska. Upon retirement from the military, he returned to his beloved Texas A &M where he earned a Masters Degree in Agriculture in 1988. For 10 years after receiving his Masters Degree, he continued to work for the university leading a team of graduate students in agricultural research. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather, and will be dearly missed. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4 to 6:00 pm at Southwood Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Thursday, Sept. 16, 1999, at the Southwood Funeral Home with Dr. Bill Wiman officiating. Burial will follow in the College Station Cemetery with full military honors. Memorials may be made to an organization of choice. CS residents can join mayor for brunch College Station officials have announced that residents again will have the opportunity to discuss city matters with the mayor during a monthly Mayor's Brunch. The first brunch will be held Friday. Although participants are selected at random, College Station residents interested in attending can call Priscil- la Henchel in the Mayor's Office at 764 -3516 for more information. Staff reports The Eagle, Wednesday, September 16, 1999 • Friday, September 17, 1999 The Bryan - College Station Eagle • C CS mayor cancels brunch on Friday College Station officials said Thursday that Friday's monthly Mayor's Brunch has been can- celed. Officials said Mayor Lynn Mcll- haney has been ill. The brunch, which will provides residents with the opportunity to discuss city mat- ters with the mayor, will continue next month. Although participants are select- ed at random, College Station res- idents interested in attending can call Priscilla Henchel in the mayor's office at 764 -3516 for more information. 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, September 27, 1999. Variance 99 -006, to request modification to Chapter 3, Amendment No. 12 to the 1996 National Electric Code. The applicant is Larry LeVick for Braggs Electric. 9- 16 -99, 9 -17 -99 Repairs will narrow Victoria Avenue Part of Victoria Avenue, in south College Station, will be closed for repairs for the next two weeks. The street will be reduced to one lane each way. Residents are asked to slow down, drive vjith care and watch for signs. Staff reports The Eagle, Friday, September 17, 1999 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 99 -114 Substation Hardened Fiber Equipment The City of College Station 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, September 24, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unop- ened. A complete set of specifica- tions and bidding documents is available upon request at the above address, Mon -Fri. 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Questions regarding this project should be directed to James A. Polasek, (409) 764 -3558. 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. 9/10/99 & 9/17/99 LIP] REGION BRIEFS CS parking rules in effect today The city of College Station and the College Station Fire Depart- ment are reminding residents and visitors of the parking regulations that go into effect during special events, such as home football games and Aggie Bonfire. No- parking areas are marked with a sign and apply to one side of each street in the designated areas. Limited parking is available on the side of the street opposite the signs. Those people using on- street parking must have their vehicles no more than 18 inches from the curb and facing the direction that coincides with the traffic in the same lane. The area affected for Aggie home football games is bordered on the north by George Bush Drive, the south by Park Place and Holle- man Drive, the east by Timber Street and Dexter Drive, and the west by Wellborn Road. Enforcement of these regula- tions begins four hours before kick- off, and officials said vehicles found in violation will be ticketed and towed. Limiting parking ensures that emergency vehicles have access to these areas. For more information, call the College Station Community Enhancement Action Center at 764 -6363. CS human resources director resigns post By BLAIR FANNIN Eagle Staff Writer Karen Pavlinski, director of human resources for the city of Col- lege Station, said Friday she is resigning after an 18 -year career with the city. Pavlinski, whose resignation is effective Oct. 15, said she will become a human resources consul- tant with Waters Consulting Group of Dallas. Pavlinski said the Dallas firm con- tacted her a year ago with a job offer, but she declined. When the firm con- tacted her a second time after learn- ing of the resignation of former City Manager Skip Noe Pavlinski said she felt it was time to move on. "I have been through four city managers, and I knew more changes were coming," she said. "They asked if I was ready to move, and I said, `Well, maybe it's time to do some- thing."' Noe resigned earlier this month after a four -year stint as city manag- er. He did not give specifics about the reason for his resignation, saying only that, "The Council had a direc- tion they wanted to go, and after much discussion, I decided my resig- nation would be the best thing." See DIRECTOR, Page A4 Director � The Eagle, Saturday, September 18, 1999 From Al Pavlinski said her agreement with the Dallas firm calls for her to continue living in College Sta- tion, although her new position will require some travel. "I've seen a lot of changes and a lot of growth," she said. "We've gone from a small town to a boom- ing community. There were only 250 employees when I first start- ed, and now there are over 600. We had some real changes and real growth here. "The employees here have always been great, employees that would always go the extra mile. I've loved working for the city," Pavlinski said. Acting College Station City Manager Tom Brymer said, "Karen has served the city of Col- lege Station with strong, heartfelt devotion and commitment. We wish her every success in her new career and future endeavors." Julie O'Connell, who has worked for the city as assistant human resources director for more than nine years, will serve as acting human resources direc- tor starting Oct. 16. Prior to joining the city, O'Con- nell held management positions at Southwestern Bell and Proxy Communications, both in Dallas. She holds a master's degree in public administration from Texas A &M University and a bachelor's degree in psychology from St. Mary's University in San Anto- nio. 0 L c Parting pay due CS vote Mayor says Noe due severance By COLLEEN KAVANAGH Eagle Staff Writer The College Station City Council will vote on severance pay for former City Manager Skip Noe at its Thursday meeting, Mayor Lynn McIlhaney said. Noe submitted his letter of resignation, which took effect immediately, on Sept. 8 after four years on the job. At the time, he said he had no immediate job plans. r, "It is my- understanding that the council will honor the severance provisions of my employment agreement as well as the other items discussed," Noe's resigna- tion letter stated. NOE if Noe resigned voluntari- ly, according to the terms of his contract, he would not be eligible for severance pay. If the council terminated his posi- tion, however, the city would pay him a lump sum cash payment equal to six months of his base salary, which was $113,500. "When we accepted his resignation," McIlhaney said, "severance pay was part of the agreement. As it McILHANEY stated in his [resignation] letter, this was sort of a mutual agreement." McIlhaney said the council was looking for a new management style and direction. City officials have declined any further explanations about the reasons behind Noe's unexpected resignation. Noe's resignation came the morning after a 5 1/2 -hour executive session in which the coun- cil continued Noe's annual evaluation. Council members first discussed his evaluation in an Aug. 12 executive session that lasted more than three hours. "Pursuant to our conversations on Septem- The Eagle, Sunday, September 18, 1999 Pay From A9 ber, 7 and 8, I hereby submit my resignation from the position of city manager effective at the end of the day today," Noe wrote. "College Station is a great city with a great future," he contin- ued. "I have been proud to serve this city and to be a part of this organization. I wish the council, staff and citizens of College Sta- tion all the best in years ahead." Assistant City Manager Tom Brymer was named acting city manager during the transition period. Noe has agreed to be available to help city officials on I consult- ing basis because the city has so many ongoing projects that he is familiar with, McIlhaney said. He came to College Station in July 1995 after having served as director of management services in San Antonio, deputy city man- ager in Fort Collins, Colo., and city manager in Kingsville, Texas. Brymer has been College Sta- tion's assistant city manager since January 1989, but this is his second time as acting city manag- er. From October 1994 to July 1995, he was acting manager after City Manager Ron Ragland resigned. C CS teen center will open Monday When the doors of College Sta tion's new teen center open after REGION BRIEFS school Monday, some local digni- Program needs people to be a Fire /Life taries plan to be present to celebrate Features of the center will include a and to cut the ribbon. club room with a stage for live bands College Station Mayor Lynn Mcll- and plays, a 900 -watt stereo, special - haney and Teen Advisory Board presi- ty lights, a big - screen TV, pool tables, dent Carter Hall plan to cut the ribbon foosball tables, and various board at 3:45 p.m. Chris Barzilla, College games. Equipment will be available Station's Parks Board chairman, and for use on the nearby basketball, ten - College Station school district Super- nis and volleyball courts. intendent Jim Scales also will attend. The center will be open from 3:30 College Station students in the sev- to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, enth through the 12th grades can use from 3:30 p.m. to midnight Fridays the EXIT Teen Center, which is located and from noon to midnight Saturdays. in Southwood Athletic Park at 1600' It will be closed Sundays. Rock Prairie Road, adjacent to the extinguisher and lab safety classes are Cindy Hallaran Pool. four hours. Education majors from Texas A &M Volunteers should have the desire to University will be available on week- work with children, communicate with days to tutor students and help with homework. A computer lab with fil- tered cable modem Internet access and the latest practice test software will be available for use. children and adults and be able to lift 25 a volunteer opportunity. School crossing guards are paid $7.50 per hour. to 35 pounds. rI L The Eagle, Sunday, September 18, 1999 The city of College Station Volunteer Program needs people to be a Fire /Life Safety Pal. Specific duties and responsi- bilities will be to deliver Fireman Frank Puppet and Fire Safety House Programs. Other duties will include helping to conduct Fire Extinguisher and Lab The College Station Police Department S Safety Classes. needs volunteers to build a reserve group A All of the above programs are Go- of crossing guards. Crossing guards are t taught with the fire department's public needed for an hour in the morning and an e education officer. hour in the afternoon. The police depart Training and orientation is required. ment will provide training, a stop sign, T Training for the Firefighter Frank pup - and traffic vest. T pet show is eight hours and training for Volunteers must provide their own the fire safety house is four hours. Fire transportation to and from their assigned extinguisher and lab safety classes are school. If you are a stay -at -home grand- four hours. mother, grandfather, mom, or dad with Volunteers should have the desire to an interest in child safety and a need to V work with children, communicate with do something for your community, this is rI L The Eagle, Sunday, September 18, 1999 co C H a C N PLACE OF THEIR OWN New center built upon teen input By KELLI LEVEY Eagle Staff Writer A the few dozen teens disregarded EXIT sign above the door after school and entered their new College Station Teen Center. The grand opening for the center, named EXIT, was Monday. "On behalf of the teens of College Station, I want to thank you," said Carter Hall, president of the Teen Advisory Board created in 1997 to help formulate the format of the center. The center will be open weekday evenings and Saturday afternoon and nights. Dances are scheduled this weekend for junior high and high school students, and a band will per- form on Saturday night. During the day, the center will be used for senior citizen and community education programs. The idea for the center came from a 1996 survey of all students in the Col- lege Station junior and senior high schools. Many of the more than 2,000 responses indicated the teens' desire to "have a place of their own," said Steve Beachy, director of College Station's Parks and Recreation Department. Teens provided input so architect Fred Patterson could tailor the build- ing to their needs. It includes a big - screen TV, pool anq foosball tables and athletic equipment, as well as comput- ers and study areas for tutoring ses- sions with Texas A &M University stu- dents. College Station Mayor Lynn McE- haney said she was impressed with the feedback from the teens. "They weren't there saying, `What are you going to do for usT They got involved," she said. "We were only facilitators in helping you achieve your goal." The building cost about $400,000, but that was cheap compared to the alter- natives, Beachy said. "In 1998, Brazos County opened a juvenile justice center and it cost $5 1/2 million," he said. d rt fD N r r tO co co e� W d Cl) 0 ee as N m 0 o Eagle photo /Dave McDermand A crowd gathers Monday afternoon for the grand opening of the new College Station Teen Center in Southwood Athletic Park. The Bryan - College Station Eagle Tuesday, September 21, 1999 College Station City Council Workshop Meeting Thursday, September 23, 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 the City of College Station Proposed 1999 -2000 Budget. 3. Committee Reports 4. Agenda Request by Councilmembers 5. Council Calendars 6. Hear Visitors 7. Executive Session will immediately follow the workshop meeting in the Training Room. Items discussed may include: Litigation, Personnel and Economic Development Negotiations. 8. Final action on Executive Session, if necessary. Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m.* 9. Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation. Consider request for absence from meeting. Presentations to: Historic Home Plaque #52, 1208 Munson Avenue 60" Anniversary of County Health Department Fire Prevention Week Family Violence in Rural Setting Awareness Day Louis Hudson Day Regular Agenda - Discussion and possible action on the following items: 10.1 Public hearing. Rezoning Tract Three of the K.W. Schick Addition; approximately 6.8 acres located at 300 Southwest Parkway from R -4 Apartments/ low Density to R -5 Apartments /Medium Density. (99 -109) 10.2 Public hearing. The Brazos County Emergency Communications District Budget for FY2000. 10.3 The City of College Station Proposed 1999 -2000 Budget. 10.4 The proposed ad valorem tax rate of $0.4293 for FY1999 -2000. 10.5 A request by the Bryan - College Station Economic Development Corporation to increase the City's annual allocation of matching funds to the Economic Incentive Development Fund from $50,000 to $100,000. 10.6 Amendment #2 to a real estate contract between the City of College Station and William Madden regarding property located at 201 College Main and 32 Patricia Street. 11.15 Sale of 548 Banks to income - eligible buyers for appraised value ($74,000), and to provide down payment assistance to facilitate the purchase. 11.16 Renaming Medinah Dr. in Pebble Creek 7A Subdivision to Mission Hills Dr. 11.17 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 Rock Prairie East Re- Alignment project; and establish procedures for the acquisition of property. 11.18 Purchase of consulting engineering service and testing. Recommend purchase from Doble Engineering Company in the amount of $15,625. Request is exempt from competitive bidding as allowed in the Local Government Code, Chapter 252.022(a)(7)(A) items that are available from only one source because of patents, copyrights secret processes, or natural monopolies. 11.19 An agreement for the College Station Police Department Safe & Sober Selective Traffic Enforcement (STEP) Grant. 11.20 The purchase of CityBuild Software from Integrated Information Systems, Inc. in the amount of $22,535 for the Community Development Division. Request is exempt from competitive bidding as outlined in Local Government Code 252.022(a)(7)(A) a procurement available from only one source due to patents, copyrights, secret processes, or natural monopolies. 12. Council Monitoring Report. 13. Council may convene the executive session following the regular meeting to discuss matters posted on the executive session agenda for 9/23/99. 14. Final action on executive session, if necessary. 15. Adjourn. *Please note new meeting times The Eagle, Tuesday, September 21, 1999 RFQ #00 -05 REQUESTFOR QUALIFICATIONS Architectural & Engineering Services for the Renovation & Expansion of Fire Station #2. The City Of College Station is requesting qualification statements from firms who are interested and qualified to perform the necessary evaluation, design and relat- ed functions required for de- velopment of plans and specifications for the City of College Station Fire Station #2 Rehabilitation and Expan- sion Project. The anticipated budget for this project totals $910.000.00 in fiscal year 1998 -99. The project will be designed in total before any construction takes place and construction may take place in phases. This project is funded by 1998 General Ob- ligation Bond Funds. Qualification statements will be received until 4:00 PM, October 5. 1999 at: The City of College Station Purchasing Services Division, 2nd Floor 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. 9 -14- 99.9 -21 -99 co a cD rc CD CD El cr CD N w �o CS presents environmental awards By COLLEEN KAVANAGH Eagle Staff Writer < < It's pretty impressive The city of College Station hon- for a city our size to ored businesses, organizations, teachers and individuals Tuesday have this many pro - for projects and programs that grams going on. > > have benefited the community's environment. Seven environmental partner awards and 15 environmental excellence awards were announced at the city's Environ- mental Excellence Awards Ban- quet at Pebble Creek Country Club. Recycling Coordinator Katie Fritz said the environmental part- ner award winners were those who worked with the city on com- munity programs. The excellence awards recognized outstanding projects and programs done vol- untarily. "Citizens who are interested and concerned about our environ- ment have helped spread the word and raised the level of environ- mental awareness in the commu- nity," she said. "That multiplies the effect. It's pretty impressive for a city our size to have this many programs going on." Environmental partners hon- ored were: Brazos Beautiful Inc., — KATIE FRiTz College Station recycling coordinator the Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency, the city of Bryan's solid waste division, Junction 505, the Texas A &M Uni- versity physical plant, Texas Commercial Waste and the Texas Natural Conservation Commis- sion. The environmental excellence awards were divided into cate- gories. In the energy category, Dennis Husfeld of Husfeld Homes was named Good Cents Builder of the Year, and the Hilton College Sta- tion LP & Conference Center was recognized for commercial energy conservation. Brazos Greenways Council received an award in the civic /nonprofit organization cate- gory, Brazos County 4 -H Equestri- an Club was recognized in the youth leadership category and Roy Hartman, a retired A &M pro- fessor, received the individual leadership award. The Freddie A. Wolters, Arthur Olden and Morgan Cook families were recognized in the water /recycling category. In the small business category, the Campus Photo Center received the good neighbor /litter prevention award, and Cafe Eccell received the recycling award. In the large business category, Target was recognized for its recy- cling programs. Karen Mattingly of Rock Prairie Elementary School, Naveen Cunha of Oakwood Intermediate School, Janice Attaway of College Station Junior High and Randy Seagraves, a former teacher at Southwood Valley Elementary School, were honored in the envi- ronmental education category. College Station was recognized by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission and the governor as a winner at the 1998 Texas Environmental Excel- lence Awards. The banquet hon- ored those who helped the city earn the award and to celebrate National Pollution Week, Sept. 20 to 25. Applications for next year's environmental awards will be available at city hall, the public works department and on the city's Web site. Winners will be chosen by a citizen committee appointed by the city council. Wednesday, September 22, 1999 The Bryan - College Station Eagle • Barbara Stietenroth Faucett Dec. 25, 1931 — Sept. 19, 1999 HOUSTON — Services for Barbara Stietenroth Faucett, 67, of Houston are set for 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 4900 Jackwood, in Houston. The Rev. Wayland Coe will officiate. Burial will be at 3 p.m. in the College Station City Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direc- tion of Earthman Funeral Directors in Houston. Mrs. Faucett died Sunday. She was born in Natchez, Miss., and was a longtime member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Survivors include her husband, Royce Faucett of Houston; a sister, Lillian Ruth Rowland of Cleburne, Texas; a daughter, Leta Smith of Col- lege Station; four sons, Royce Faucett Jr., Frederick Faucett, Christo- pher Faucett, and James Faucett, all of Houston; and four grandchildren. Memorials may be given to the St. Thomas Episcopal Church Organ Fund. I REGION BRIEFS Councilman elected league president College Station Councilman Ron Silvia has been elected president of the Texas Municipal League's Region 10, which is made up of 70 cities in 15 counties and has a population of 944,000. Silvia, who has served on the City Council since May 1998, was elected at the league's quarterly meeting Sept. 16 in Lockhart, Texas. He has served on the city's plan- ning and zoning commission and cap- ital improvements advisory commit tee and has lived in College Station for 21 years. The league's purposes include pro- moting cooperative relationships among cities representing the inter- ests of member cities before state k and federal legislative, administra- tive, and judicial bodies at the state and federal levels. Area hospitals on Tuesday report- ed the following births. The list may not be complete because some par- ents choose not to have their names listed. College Station Medical Center Sept. 18, 1999: Erin Robison and Antonio Medina, Bryan, a boy. Sept. 20, 1999: Denise and Wiley Burns, Bryan, a boy; Brandy Burch, Caldwell, a girl; Donna and Ivan Savant, Navasto- ta, a girl. REQUESTFOR PROPOSAL 3100 -03 City Center Land Acquisi- tion Sery ?ces 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, October 1. 1999. All proposals re- ceived after that time will be returned unopened. The City of College Station re- serves the right to waive or reject any and all Proposals or any and all irregularities in said request and to ac- cept the proposal consid- ered most advantageous to the City. A complete set of documents for this proposal may be obtained at the above address or by con- tacting the Purchasing Services Division at (409) 764 -3823 or jfinkes @ci.col - lege- station.tx.us . 9/22/99 & 9/29/99 The Eagle, Wednesday, September 23, 1999 �Ilv CS council to consider option • • The College Station City Coun- cil wi$ consider adopting a budget and tax rate for 1999 -2000, and amending a real estate contract for a Texadelphia Sandwich and Sports restaurant at Northgate at its Thursday meeting. On Sept. 9, the council post- poned any decisions on the $143.8 million budget and property tax rate. A final budget workshop is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Wednes- day, and the city charter requires that final action on the budget be taken on or before Sept. 27. No action on the tax rate can be taken until a budget is adopted. The proposed ad valorem tax rate is .4293 per $100 of assessed valua- tion, which is the same as last Year's. That means a tax bill on a Council From A9 repurchase the property for $230,000. Thursday's meeting also includes a public hearing on rezoning 6.8 acres at 300 South- west Parkway from low- density apartments to medium - density apartments for a three -story apartment complex. The planning and zoning com- mission recommended denying the request. Staff recommended rezoning to planned district development instead of medium density. The council also will consider: ■ Approving the Brazos Coun- ty Emergency District's $2.02 mil- lion budget for 1999 -2000. ■ Increasing the city's annual allocation of matching funds to the Bryan- College Station Eco- nomic Development Corpora- tion's economic incentive devel- opment fund, from $50,000 to 000 home would be $429.30. e rate cannot 'be higher than .4293, but the council can adopt a lower tax rate. The council will consider extending the deadline on a con- tract between the city and William J. Madden Jr. regarding property at 201 College Main and 321 Patricia Street. The city sold the property to Madden in January 1997, and the property was to be renovated for the restaurant. ' On Nov. 1?, 1998, the city amended the real estate contract and extended the dead- line for the renovation to Dec. 31, 1999. Madden has requested an exten sion to July 31, 2000. Council can approve the exten- sion as staff' has recommended, or See COUNCIL, Page A14 $100,000. ■ Supporting the Bryan -Col- lege Station Chamber of Com- merce special attractions com- mittee's integrated attraction plan, and appointing two repre- sentatives to the attractions task force. ■ Contracting with R.M. Dud- ley Construction for the installa- tion of concrete walks, site light- ing and a pedestrian bridge on the south side of Harvey Road between Johnny Carino's and the Kona Ranch Steakhouse. The pro- ject would cost $72,684. The project follows the revised Wolf Pen Creek Master Plan that was approved by the city council in July 1998. A workshop session is sched- uled for 4 p.m. Thursday in the council chambers of city hall at 1101 Texas Ave. The regular meeting will follow at 7 p.m. The budget workshop, which also includes discussion of for- mer City Manager Skip Noe's res- ignation, is scheduled for 5:30 P.M. Wednesday in the council chambers. The Eagle, Wednesday, September 23, 1999 budget, tax ad By COLLEEN KAVANAGH $100, Eagle Staff Writer Th The Bryan - College Station Eagle Friday, September 24, 1999 • A C 3 arrested at hotel in rug case Officers sfixff out men while escorting furors By LAURA HIPP Eagle Staff Writer Three visitors staying at a College Station hotel saw a different side of the area's hospitality Wednesday night when 20 Texas law enforcement officers accompanied jurors in the capital murder trial of Lawrence Russell Brewer to their rooms. The three men were arrested in two separate incidents for possession of marijuana at the Rama- da Inn of College Station, 1502 Texas Ave. San Antonio residents Alfredo Villarreal, 26, and Robert Leland Rose, 43, and Jerald Otis Berry - man's, 50, of Houston were charged Thursday with possession of less than two ounces of marijuana. All three men posted $2,000 bond each and were released from the Brazos County Jail on Thursday. They are charged with a Class B misdemeanor and face a fine of up to $2,000, up to 180 days in jail or both. Brazo! County Sheriff's Department deputies and Texas Department of Public Safety troopers noticed tNe faint odor of marijuana as they were securing the area for the jurors, Sheriff Chris Kirk said Thursday. Officials approached the door and, when the occupants opened it, the really strong odor of mar ijuana hit them," he said. "I can't speak for the intelligence of these people because there were over 20 law enforcement offi- cers at this hotel," Kirk said. "They certainly did- n't pick the best time to violate the law." A little before 11 p.m., in a separate incident, the whiff of marijuana reached the noses of DPS troop- ers again — this time on a different floor, College Station Police Sgt. Chuck Fleeger said. The troopers asked to search a room and found the source of the odor, he said. "They smelt a very strong smell of marijuana emitting from his room," Fleeger said. College Station police were called and arrested the man in the room, he said. "He ° had some unfortunate luck," Fleeger said. "He probably could've picked a better hotel * to Smoke his marijuana in last night." The Eagle, Friday, September 24, 1999 = I;i = Area hospitals reported the follow- ing births Thursday. The list may not be complete because some parents choose not to have their names print- ed. College Station Medical Center September 22, 1999: Melodi and John Henry, College Station, a girl; Jennifer and Timothy Zbylot, Ander- son, a boy. Ariel Irene Reid July 25, 1909 — Sept. 22, 1999 Graveside services for Ariel Irene Reid, 90, of College Station are set for 2 p.m. Friday at the College Sta- tion City Cemetery. The Rev. Bob Waters will officiate. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Callaway -Jones Funeral Home. Mrs. Reid died Wednesday at the Bluebonnet House in College Station. She was born in Niagra Falls, Ontario, Canada, was a teacher, was active in the children's nursery at First Baptist Church in Bryan and was a member of the church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Leslie Reid. Survivors include two sons, Leslie M. Reid of College Station and James Reid of Cape Canaveral, Fla.; a daugh- ter, Joanne Reid Cicotte of Allen Park, Mich.; a brother, Erie William Dunn of Sudbury, Ontario; a twin sister, Muriel Inez Cushman of St. Catharines, Ontario; two sisters -in -law, Marion Rogers Dunn and Jessie Dunn, both of St. Catharines, Ontario; 10 grand- children: and seven great-grandchil - dren. Memorials may be given to Hospice Brazos Valley, 205 E. 29th St., Bryan, Texas 77803. 0 The Bryan - College Station Eagle Saturday, September 25, 1999 Area hospitals reported the follow- ing births Friday. The list may not be complete because some parents choose not to have names printed. College Station Medical Center September 23, 1999 Jennifer and David Makuta, Col- lege Station, a girl; Janie "Becky" and Richard Weaver, North Zulch, a boy. The Eagle, Saturday, September 25, 1999 1 (D T I Cn CL ID Cn CD CD C- N The City of College Station congratulates the Brazos County Health Department on its 60t Anniversary. Thankyoufor supporting public health and safety since 1939 to citizens throughout the Brazos Valley. City of College Station information: 764 -3500, or visit our web site at: vv-ww ci. college station. tx.us 0 0 The Bryan - College Station Eagle Sunday, September 26, 1999 Page 17 College Station, TX Population: 63,091 (1996) City offices: 1101 Texas Ave. Telephone: 764 -3500 Although the city of College Station was not incorporated until 1938, its major institution, Texas A &M, was established 62 years earlier. In 1938, three men – J.T. McNew, Ernest Langford, and Gibb Gilchrist – circulated petitions calling for an election to create the city of College College Station City officials Mayor: Lynn Mcllhaney — 764 -3541 (w), 690 -0504 (h). Elected mayor in 1996. Served on city council for 13 years prior to being elected mayor. City Council: James Massey, Place 1 — 845 -8861 (w), 693 -1072 (h). Elected in 1999. Ron Silvia, Place 2 — 776 -2872 (w), 690 -6519 (h). Elected in 1998. Winnie Garner, Place 3 — 260 -4399 (w), 696 -4233 (h). Elected in 1999. Larry Mariott, Place 4 — 696 -1787 (w), 690 -0094 (h). Elected in 1994 and reelected in 1996. Dennis Maloney, Place 5 — (w), 696 -6594 (h). First term in 1999. Anne Hazen, Place 6 — 693 -3566 (h) Elected in 1998. City Officials: Acting City Manager — Tom Brymer: 764 -3510 City Attorney — Harvey Cargill: 764- 3507. City Secretary — Connie Hooks: 764 -3541. Police Chief — Edgar Feldman: 764 -3605. Fire Chief — David Giordano: 764 -3708. Director Development Services — Jim Callaway: 764 -3708. Public Utilities Director — John Woody: 764 -3689. Parks Director — Stephen Beachy: 764 -3773. Director of Public Works — Mark Smith: 764 -3690. City Planner — Jane Kee: 764 -3757. Utility Office Manager – Bruce Albright: 764 -3523. Public Relations & Marketing Manager — Kelley Chapman: 764 -3445. Station. The proposition succeeded. The city was named after a railroad flag stop at Texas A &M. By 1940, business had started developing in the city, and in 1945 the city gained many residents because the A &M college board of directors ordered the faculty to move off campus. The city grew rapidly along with Texas A &M. College Station formed a joint landfill with the city of Bryan in the spring of 1990, under the auspices of the Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency. The agency operates a landfill on Rock Prairie Road in College Station. The city started a pilot recycling project with about 2,500 homes in October 1990, and now has a curbside recycling program, which is active in all areas of the city. Seven council members, including the mayor, are elected at large for two -year, staggered terms. The council meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the council meeting room at City Hall. The council usually meets in a workshop session at 3 p.m. on the Wednesday preceding the Thursday meetings. The College Station Conference Center, 1300 George Bush Dive., is south of the Texas A &M campus between Holik and Timber streets. College Station Parks and Recreation Department Director: Stephen Beachy 764 -3773 The department coordinates various recreational activities for youths and adults, such as adult & youth girls softball, flag football, basketball, volleyball, tennis and swimming. Swimming is available at Thomas Pool, Southwood Pool and Adamson Lagoon, a semitropical lagoon surrounded by jungle plants and creatures. Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater hosts arts events, concerts and free movies. The outdoor theater may also be rented for individuals, service organizations and promoters for private or public functions. The department maintains 34 parks, some with outdoor pavilions for rent. "Parks System Inventory Book," available at the office for $10, identifies the city's jogging tracks, tennis courts, playgrounds, ponds and other park features. The Eagle, Sunday, September 26, 1999 • c Graduate Civil "Arool Colkq STAflO Engineer Agency is accepting application for an: This individual will be responsible for planning, organizing and directing activities of the household Hazardous Waste Collection Program and Composting Programs; overseeing the landfill waste screening program and coordinating all activities between customers, state regulatory agencies and landfill personnel, relative to the disposal of special wastes. Applicant will be responsible for conducting public and cus- tomer education programs and representing the organization at various meetings, workshops, confernces and special events. Also, responsible for conducting employee training and overseeing the operation of the scalehouse computer sys- tem, landfill inspections, landfill gas monitoring and adminis- tration of the Groundwater Sampling Analysis Plan. Public Works and Development Services (2 positions) This individual will be responsible for engineering research, plan review, project design, construction, cost estimation and project man- agement. Must have knowledge of the principles and practices of engi- neering, particularly as applied to design, construction and mainte- nance of Public Works or Development Services projects, knowledge of municipal engineering objectives, purposes, methods and practices preferred. Must hold Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate. Salary: $37,200- 43.000 /year Assistant Ci Enaineer Development Services This person will adiminister and coordinate all policies and activities related% to commercial, residential or other development witin the City. Assures compliance with all development related ordinances, codes, and standards; works with developers, Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Plan Review Committee. Oversees the administration of the Floodplain Ordinance; makes persentaions and recommendations to the City Council and various Boards. Requires a bachelors degree in Civil Engineering and four years of increasingly responsible Civil Eigineering experience. Reuqires license as a Professional Engineer by the State of Texas. Municipal goverment experience, management and public speaking experience preferred. Salary: D.O.Q. Engineering Technician � c or Performs inspections related to quality control on construction proje and reviews and consults with staff engineers on plans and specifi Lions; assists with office and field related engineering research streets, drainage, floodplain, water, sewer, and development proje< determines quantities and costs related to Capital Improvem Projects, and respond.% to customer questions. Rquqirements knowledge of municipal engineering methods, knowledge of mates testing methods, ability to interpret engineering plans, knowledge surveying principles, experience or training in quality control insp tion as it relates to municipal engineering work, and a Public Wo inspection certification or equivalent training. Salary: $12.43/hour Deadline to apply: November 1, 1999 Apply at: City of College Station Human Resources Department 1101 South Texas Avenue Colle Station, Texas Mail to: P.O. Box 9960 College Station, TX 77842 Fax number. (409) 764 -3800 Internet: www.lockon.com/jobline/cstx.htm drements include extensive knowlege of regulati< ting landfills, supervisory experience, ability to obt maintain State class "A" Solid Waste Cerification, a e in Environmental Science or related field preferred. $28,504 /year Staff Assistant This position is responsible for support services and adminis- trafive duties. This person must have good customer service skills, exhibit good judgement and take imitative. Must have the ability to maintain a complex office, confidential records, and to prepare accuratg reports. May assist in spuervising department's clerical staff. High ,school diploma or GED equivalent required. Must be able to pass Basic Microsoft Word and Excel by 70%; Intermediate Microsoft Word and Excel by 50 %, and data entry test. (Salary: $10.00/hour Deadline to apply: October 6. 1999 Apply at: City of College Station Human Resources Department 1101 South Texas Avenue College Station, Texas Mail to: P.O. Box 9960 College Station, Texas 77842 Fax number: (409) 764 -3800 Internet: www.lockon.com/jobline/cstx.htm Equal Opportunity Employer The Eagle, Sunday, September 26, 1999 [ U . ° - c O b O to O o y O 0 U y •C y .b ao 00 E X 1 ow� "o$a 9c" �2 ° 0i' ° ob .2 r o U y_ d ii > K S ¢ ° F F g .° c n. y C o ° > T O.° t�Q L' h �3�' � C o� d rn d o T. 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The water reserves are plentiful and with the increased growth seen in Brazos County, it should not have an effect on the water supply. It is estimated that the water reserves will last until 2050. New residents to the county often notice that the water is different or "softer" than the water where they used to live. What makes Brazos County water different than water in other parts of the state? Brazos County has a high quality "soft" water that has somewhat elevated amounts of sodium, chlorides, and several other dissolved minerals. Residents may also notice the water temperature may not be as cool as other places. Due to the depth of the aquifer, the water is naturally hot and requires a treatment (a cooling process) in order for it to be tolerable to use, especially during the wanner months. The cooling process allows the water temperature to be decreased from 116 °F to 88 °F. Both cities go through extensive -water testing to ensure an acceptable water quality. Combined, Bryan and College Station use over 18 million gallons per day. The City of Bryan collects over 70 samples each month to test the drinking water. These samples, which are collected in special bottles supplied by the Brazos County Health e _ s'- t," Department (BCHD), are testeAlbt BCHD for the incidence of coliform bacteria. If a test is positive coliform in the water, then the city must implement corrective act n• Bryan also does a complete water scan every 3 months. Each samples are collected to test lead, copper, nitrate, and tiihalome ane content. Every three years, the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) performs a complete water scan for the City of Bryan. The City of College Station also collects over 70 samples each month to test their water. BCHD performs these tests for coliform bacteria. The number of samples collected by the City of College Station depends on the population at the time. TNRCC performs a trihalomethane test every year and a radiological test every five years. The city also performs water scans to test for inorganic elements, such as calcium, magnesium, and sodium. Texas A &M University (TAMU) uses 7.5 million gallons of water everyday. They collect over 60 samples each month to be tested by BCHD. TAMU is governed under the same rules as the cities of Bryan and College Station for water quality. Texas A &M's water system is interconnected with College Station's system in three different places, so the two can supply each other with water if needed. The Bryan , water system is also interconnected with College Station's system in several places. Significant measures are performed to make sure that our public water is safe to consume. If you are not on a city - supplied water system and you are concerned about the bacteria in your ground water well, then pick up a sanitary bottle from BCHD. Collect your water in it by following a provided list of simple instructions. (No samples are accepted at BCHD in any other types of containers.) Samples are accepted Monday through Thursday by 3:00 p.m. and a fee of $15.00 is charged. The samples are read the followiing afternoon and results are shared with the customer. For other questions concerning water, contact BCHD, the City of Bryan, the City of College Station, or the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1- 800 - 426 -4791. t d° o o +� � °� . y am x ; -4 I -. c C 3 U) 4--4 4 .. .Cn M.' N a-•i 0 a O O y z� O • . vi � x 1. P �4 V L10 y ?� bA� t O 'O N ° d` �U 0 +, N O C ; ° o O > w c� Q+x H :z y w z W 0 +� m 0 � ., o � �. , � � c c . 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I Mrs. Reid died Wednesday fat the Bluebonnet House in College Station. She was born in Niagra Falls, Ontario, Canada, was a teacher, was active in the children's nursery at First Baptist Church in Bryan and was a member of the church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Leslie Reid. Survivors include two sons, j Leslie M. Reid of College Station and ,James Reid of Cape Canaveral, Fla.; aldaugh- ter, Joanne Reid Cicotte of Alle I P Park, Mich.; a brother, Erle William Punn of Sudbury, Ontario; a twin sister, Muriel Inez Cushman of St. Catharines, Ontario; two sisters -in -law, Marion Rogers Dunn and Jessie Dunn, both • of St. Catharines, Ontario; 10 grand- children; and seven great-grandchil - dren. Memorials may be given to Hospice Brazos Valley, 205 E. 29th St., Bryan, Texas 77803. Area hospitals reported the follow- ing births Thursday. The list may not be complete because some parents choose not to have their names print- ed. College Station Medical Center September 22, 1999: Melodi and John Henry, College Station, a girl; Jennifer and Timothy Zbylot, Ander- son, a boy. 44 The Eagle, September 24, 1999 Thursday, September 30,1999 ezio, NAACP caters hea p to B - CS 300 delegates from across Texas to attend statewide co By COLLEEN KA 17 ANAGH nvention Eagle Staj)`'Writer About 300 delegates from Texas chapters of the NAACP will be in College Statior through the weekend for the association's 63rd state conference, which begins Thurs- day. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People's confer- ence will feature workshops on topics such as economic development, the 2000 census, redistricting, voter registration and hate crimes. Delegates also will elect statewide officers and unveil the association's new Web site, TexasNAACP.org. "The state NAACP's major goal is to improve the quality of life for all Texans," conference organizer Mitchell Rice said. "The discussion will touch a lot of issues, and its primary goal is to address areas of injustice that still prevail on persons of color in Texas." Current Texas NAACP president Gary Bledsoe will reveal the results of the NAACP's first statewide study on hate crime, one week after the second trial in the Jasper dragging death case ended. The study highlights highly publicized hate crimes, as well as those that never have been reported. Robert G. Stanton, the director of the National Park Service and the first African American to head the agency, will speak at the conference's final banquet, which also will honor three Texans who have helped advance civil rights. "We are looking forward to having Mr. Stanton at the state convention," Brazos County NAACP president Ann Boney said. "He is a gifted and talented man with much to share with our community and the state of Texas. His message is especially meaning- ful, considering the mission of Texas A &M University as a land grant school and the roles of blacks in our community." The Texas Heroes banquet will honor the late Bob Bullock, the former lieutenant gov- ernor who was among the first elected off cials in Texas to openly and aggressively support affirmative action hiring and the promoting of minorities; and Dorothy and the late Frank James Robinson, who led efforts in the 197os to ensure blacks the right to vote. The conference also will feature Nelson Rivers III, the national field director of the NAACP, who will speak at the Branch Pres- idents Luncheon on Friday; and Waller County Cornmissioner Frank Jackson, who is an administrator at Prairie View A &M See NAACP, Page Al2 Thursday: 7 P.M. City of Bryan reception Friday: 7 -8:15 a.m. - -- Community bteakfi§ " 8:30 -10 a.m. - -- Open Plenary 10:15 a.m. -12:30 p.m, -- Workshops 12:30 -2 p.m. Branch Prosidenti° h 2:15 -3:15 p.m. -- Legal RedPas•,fir 3:30 -5:15 p.m. -- Hate Crirnes•> actt5 and Opening Meeting: 6:30 -8:30 p.m. -- Texas A &M llrrly # Reception Saturday: 7 -8:15 a.m. -- Prayer Breakfast 8:30 -10 a.m. Plenary Sessj4n W#,, . date Presentations , 10 a.m. -3 p.m. -- Election 10:15 a.m. -12:20 p.m. — Worksly a n 2:15 -3:30 P.m. - -- Workshops 3:45-5 p.m. — Closing Plenary !§6 , } ti 7 -8 p.m. — Silent Auction and WIN 8 P.M. - Texas Heroes Banquet W#l; � 1 speaker Robert G. Stanton NAACP The Eagle, September 30, 1999 From A7 University. Included in the weekend confer- ence is a youth convention, which starts at noon Friday with a col- lege tour. The association's purpose is to ensure political, educational, social and economic equality of minority group citizens. It was formed in 1909 m New York City and has a network of more than 2,200 branches in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Japan and Germany. Total membership exceeds 500,000. The Brazos Coun- ty chapter has 52 active members and dates back to 1946. The conference is open to the public, and the registration fee is $10. Meal events require separate tickets. CS water ain k loses 3 million g i- I ns < < We lost a ' f water in a'V�e chortitim By COLLEEN KAVANAGH Eagle Staff Writer College Station lost about 3 mil- lion gallons of water and some water pressure Wednesday morn- ing after part of a water main sep- arated from the valve and left a 24- inch opening, city officials said. Dale Schepers, plant operations superintendent of the city's water and wastewater division, said the leak, which was due to corrosion, occurred about 1 a.m. at a line near Barron Road and Texas 6. The incident emptied the bowls on the city's two water towers, Schepers said, but the system did not go dry. Residents may have experi- enced low -water pressure or murky water, he said. "The pressure in the entire city was low early this morning," Schepers said. "We usually have between 80 and 90 pounds of pres- —' DALE S Plant bPeradons suM&tendent sure, but we w` to 20 pounds l in some System ho crews cdmpleted ; s with in a couple of n the vol- umes in the tans;' levated by noontime." The city opened its interconnec- tions with the city of Bryan and Texas A, &M University to build water volume and pressure quick- ly, Schepers said. "We lost a lot of water in a very short time," he said. "We opened the int(rconnects to keep a bad si tuation fr om getting worse." See WATER, Page Al2 Water From A7' An automated control system in the water production facility alerted dispatchers that there was a problem in the water sys- tem, Schepers said. "This is not a routine thing, but we responded to the emergency and pulled out all the stops, if you will," he said. The city also followed the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission's guidelines to ensure that the correct amount of disinfec- tant was in the water to avoid con- ta mination, Schepers said. • The Eagle, September 30, 1999 m br • e CS wins awards for communication The city of College Station won two awards from the City- County Communications Marketing Associ- ation, the leading organization in local government focused on devel- oping better two -way communica- tion with residents. The city won a first place "Savvy Award" for resident participation, population 150,000, for an entry that highlighted three of the city's youth programs: The Teen Advisory Board; Teen Court; and Youth in Government Day. The city also picked up a second place "Silver Circle of Excellence Award" for publication, population 40,000 to 120,000. The city sub- mitted its annual report, Celebrate 1998. The association and the Nation- al League of Cities sponsor the competition, which had 678 entries. The Eagle, September 30, 1999 College Station Medical Center September 24, 1999: Shannon Urbanovsky and Jason Key, College Station, a boy; Bridget and Thomas Hart, Bryan, a girl; Trudy and Christopher Conner, College Station, a girl; Betty and Keith Apple, Bryan, a girl. September 26, 1999: Mary and Larry Marek, College Station, a girl. College Station Medical Center September 28, 1999: Michelle I and Anthony Schroeder, Lexington, a girl. Former CS chief moves up Corpus Christi hires Noe as deputy manager By COLLEEN KAVANAGH Eagle Staff Writer Former City Manager Skip Noe has been hired as deputy city manager in Corpus Christi, three weeks after he resigned from his College Station job, officials said Thursday. He will be second in command and oversee the South Texas city's day -to -day operations, Corpus Christi City Manager David Garcia said. Noe's first day on the job will be Oct. 11, and his base salary reported- ly will be $113,000. Garcia said Noe's assistance will help him work more directly with the city council and community groups and devote more time to deal- ing with the major issues facing the community. NOE "I'm excited about Noe joining the organization," he said in the statement. "He has effec- tively directed activities in College Station, and he'll be a great asset to our management team. "Noe is a talented, motivated manager who's done a lot of innovative things for College Station, and who will do the same for us here in Corpus Christi," Garcia said. Corpus Christi's population is 275,762 — about four times bigger than College Station. "It's a much larger community and a much larger organization," Noe said Thursday. "I'm excited about the opportunity it presents for me and my family pro- fessionally, as well as personally." Noe submitted his letter of resignation, which took effect immediately, on Sept. 8 after four years on the job. That same day, Assistant City Manager Tom Brymer was named acting city manager. On Sept. 22, Noe was given a severance package that included six months' salary plus vacation pay. He came to College Station in July 1995 after having served as director of management services in San Antonio, deputy city manager in Fort Collins, Colo., and city manager in Kingsville, Texas. Noe said he met Garcia about 20 years ago when the two worked in San Antonio. REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 00 -07 Automotive Parts - 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, October 8th, 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. Questions regarding this bid should be directed to James A. Polasek, (409) 764 -3558. 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. 1 9/24/99 & 10/1/99 Family violence conference slated The Committee on Family Vio- lence in rural settings will host a training conference from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday at the College Sta- tion Conference Center. Participants for the conference must register in advance. For infor- mation, call Alicia Dorsey at (409) 845 -2387. College Station Medical Center September 29, 1999: Kellye and Robert Stone, Bryan, a boy; Laura and Chris Opel, College Sta- tion, a girl. The Eagle, Friday, October 1, 1999 Panel cites hate - crime e pidemic ,%W NAACP discusses results of Texas study NAACP By COLLEEN KAVANAGH Eagle Staff Writer From ai A panel member at the Texas NAACP's annual con The report cites incidents in+ College Station, Dallas, Denton, ference in College Station said Friday that 472 white Fort Worth, Jasper, Temple,: supremacy groups with more than 100,000 members Lewisville and Lufkin. Panel exist in the United States. members also listed instances of As Bill Hale listed the statistics during a roundtable hate crimes in Greenville, Plano,: discussion on hate crimes, Wichita Falls and Vidor. i some state delegates jotted < <Not the The hate - crimes discussion was: the figures down while since one of a series held during the: others shook their heads '60s have white conference Friday. Other topics: in disbelief. Those statistics includ- supremacy groups included the 2000 census, redis- ed 12 active groups in been so active tricting and voter registration. In: addition, Nelsgp Rivers III, the- Texas, the executive Y� That scar and national field director of the: director of the Texas Com- mission on Human Rights that's real > NAACP, was the guest speaker at: Branch Presidents Luncheon. said at the National Asso- Outside of the conference en for the Advance- _ BILL HALE rooms, information booths: met 63rd statewide confer- Panel member Colored People's 63rd s allowed delegates to pick up pam -: phlets to take back to their home - ence, which is being held town chapters, including the: at the College Station Hilton and Conference Center Texas A &M University System, through the weekend. the thni Race and Ethnic u c St u Studies Insti- "Not since the '60s have white supremacy groups t and the Colle A gricul -: been so active," Hale told more than 100 chapter dele ture and Life Sciences at Texas gates from throughout Texas. "That's scary, and that's ; A &M University, the Texas : real. This is not the time to sit and pray or apologize for "It's Department of Health, and the: i comptroller and attorney y gener -; things done wrong," he said. time to move back to al's offices. an active civil rights effort to deal with hate crimes A youth convention started at: and the white supremacy movement." noon Friday with a college tour, Current Texas NAACP president Gary Bledsoe and will continue Saturday with, revealed the results of the NAACP's first statewide workshops and discussions about; study on hate crime one week after the second trial in leadership. the Jasper dragging death case ended. The conference will wrap up ; The study documents highly publicized hate crimes, Saturday with the election of o as well as those that never have been reported or have cars, economic and community "gone unreported and unaddressed." development workshops and a: "There is an epidemic of hate crimes in the state of final banquet that will feature: Texas," Bledsoe said. Robert G. Stanton, the director of He said that, of 360 acts of hate crimes in Texas, the National Park Service and the; more than half were committed against blacks. The first African American to head study has prompted the NAACP to call on law enforce - the agency. : ment officials to look at the association's findings and ; act on its recommendations. See NAACP, Page A2 The Eagle, Monday, October 4, 1999 Sunday, October 3, 1999 The Bryan -Col CS city workers presented with awards Eagle Staff Report Gus Roman has been named the city of College Station's "Employee of the Year." Roman, who works in the Office of Technology and Information Services, was honored as the city employee who best represents the ideal of outstanding service, offi- cials said. City employees honored during the Employee Service Awards Banquet at the Brazos Center on Friday night, and their depart- ments, include: 25 Years of Service Morgan Cook, Fire; Jeri Greer, Office of Technology and Informa- tion(OTIS) ; and Irvin Todd, Police. 20 Years of Service Carolyn Bonifazi, OTIS; Brad Clark, Fire; Joe Mike Garcia, Pub- lic Utilities; Luis Gonzales, Public Works; Brenda Herr, OTIS; Bart Humphreys, Fire; Jane Kee, Devel- opment Services; Shawn Leinhart , Police; Maggie McGraw, Fire; Cur - rina Nash, OTIS; Wayne Onstot, Police; George Rosier, Fire; Dan Severn, Police; Bruce Sims, Police; George Spain, Fire; Bill Walton, Fire; Cheryl Weiebert, Police, and Larry Wentrcek, Fire. 15 Years of Service Carol Arnold, Finance; John Board, Police; Joyce Hoblt, OTIS, Ronnie Horcica, Police; Kathy Hubbard, Finance; Andy Jones, Fire; Marcus Leinhart, Public Util- ities; Mary Morse, OTIS; Eddie Phillips, Fire; Bob Price, Police; Tony Scazero, Parks; Charlie Shear, OTIS; Shirley Sicinski, Fire; Fred Surovik, Public Utili- ties; Trinidad Tigerina, Public Utilities; Joe Warren, Fire; and Rick Westbrook, Fire. OTIS; Trish Rosier, Fire; Paul Rucker, Parks; Lawerence Schultz, Public Works; Susan Sharp, OTIS; Cathy Stark, OTIS; Gary Startton, Police; Ben Telg, Public Works; Gary Vick, Police; and Cliff Ware, Public Utilities. 5 Years of Service Bill Angelo, Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency (BVSWMA); Corinne Bailey, BVSWMA; Lee Battle, Develop- ment Services; Sharla Beason, Development Services; Elmo Bird, Parks; Susan Chmelar, Finance; Tina Dowell, Public Utilities; Ric - ahrd Feenstra, Police; Katie Fritz, Public Works; Tommy Galvan, Farks; Peter Garcia, Public Utili- ties; Anthony Hamiliton, Public 10 Years of Service Emily Baker, Parks; Tom Brymer, Administration; Debra Charanza, Development Services; Jimmy Charanza, Parks; Chuck Fleeger, Police; Williams Harris, Public Works; Norman Herrick, Public Utilities; Tom Jagielski, Police; Dan Jones, Police; Eddie Macik, Public Utilities; Joe Mari- no, Deveopment Services; Gary Marske, Parks; Joyce Parish, Utilities; Chadd Harkrider, Police; Lance Jackson, Parks; LaKedria Johnson, Police; Walter Jones, Parks; Jerry King, BVSWMA, Ger- ald Kubica, Public Utilities; Jim - Morales, Police; Andrew Murph, Police; John Nelson, Police; Jay Newcomb, Police; Jow Ochoa, Office of Technology and Informa- tion Services; David Opiela, Devel- opment Services, Darrell Parker, Development Services; Brian Pier - sall, Police; James Sears, Fire; Tracy Sheets, Police; David Sims, Fire; Ken Smith, Police; David Stardivant, Parks; Tim Valdez, Fire; Shannon Waddell, Parks; Lewis Wilson, Public Utilities; Jana Wood, Parks; and Kathy Young, Police. BRYAN - COLLEGE STATION METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION SCHEDULES PUBLIC MEETING October 6, 1999 at 10:30 a.m. Room 102 of the Brazos Center 3232 Briarcrest Drive, Bryan, Texas 1. Open Meeting. 2. Election of Officers: MPO Policy Committee Chairperson. 3. Consideration of Policy Committee regular meeting minutes for September 1. 1999, 4. Review and possible action on a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) entitled "Local Rail Economic Feasibility and Location Study" as submitted by the Technical Advisory Committee and the Citizen's Advisory Committee on Rail. 5. Staff update on rail issues including comments and a proposed bylaw amendment from the Citizen's Advisory Committee on Rail. 6. Staff briefing on update to the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP):with regard to transit issues. 7. Acknowledge receipt of meeting minutes. A. draft Technical Advisory Committee meeting minutes for September 16, 1999. B. draft Citizen's Advisory Committee meeting minutes for September 15. 1999 and September 23, 1999. C. public meeting minutes for September 16. 1999 8. Monthly Director's Report. 9. Public Comments. 10. Discussion of Future Agenda Items. 11. Adjourn. For more information about this m eet i ng.. please call the office of t he MPO at (409)260 -5298. The Eagle, Sunday, October 3, 1999 • REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL #99 -111 Compensation Consulting Services The City of College Station is accepting proposals on the above referenced item for the City of College Station Human Resources Dept. Proposals will be received at: The City of College Station Purchasing Services Division 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, TX 77842 REQUESTFOR PROPOSAL #00 -03 City Center Land Acquisi- tion 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, October 20, 1999. All proposals re- ceived after that time will be returned unopened. The City of College Station re- serves the right to waive or reject any and all Proposals or any and all irregularities in said request and to ac- cept the proposal consid- ered most advantageous to the City. A complete set of documents for this proposal may be obtained at the above address or by con- tacting the Purchasing Services Division at (409) 764 -3823 or jfinkes@ci.col- lege- station.tx.us . 10 -4 -99 until 4:00 pm, October 22, 1999. All proposals received after that time will be returned unopened. The City of College Sta- tion 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 advantageous to the City. A com- plete set of documents for this proposal may be obtained at the above address or by contacting the Purchasing Services Division at (409) 764 -3823 orjfinkes@ci .college- station.tx.us . 10/4/99 10/11/99 The Eagle, Monday, October 4, 1999 A political motive? • he full-page ad in The Eagle is very disheartening when we know it cost the citizens of College Station money. We congratulate the 32 winners of the 1999 Environmental Excellence Awards, but why did only four of the City Council members need to be in each of the 21 photos (the only four for re- election in May). This is political and cos of our tax money and a terr' le use of city funds. Why was there n6,re ired dis -I claimer? i Also, I would like to invite the citizens to drive by 601 Welsh Ave. to see what the planning department is doing to our resi- dential area with many historical plaques on Lne homes. This act shows no respect to a residential', neighborhood: cutting down big trees, crepe myrtle trees and any thing in the way — plus a portable toilet by the street. HELEN PUGH W5 College Station Es The Eagle, Tuesday, October 5, 1999 • NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of College Station Zoning Board of Adjust- ments will hold a public hearing to consider an Ap- peal of the Zoning Official's application of Section 7.21) relative to setbacks and to Section 9 relative to parking and driveways. Applicant is Norma Miller. 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 Wednesday, October 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. Jane Kee City Planner 10 -7 -99 The Eagle, Thursday, October 7, 1999 r C Local offici unveil Ruader freeway sign By GENEVA WHITMARSH Eagle Staff Writer Local dignitaries Thursday unveiled a highway sign proclaiming a 12 -mile stretch of Texas 6 through Bryan and College Station the Earl Rudder Free- way. The designation, in honor of the late war hero and former president of Texas A &M University, was approved by the Bryan and College Station city councils in 1998. The name change went into effect Aug. 1, but the sign, located just north of Rock Prairie Road in College Station, remained covered until the cere- mony. Rudder's widow, Margaret, was among the people attending the unveil- ing. "I take a lot of pride in this," she said. "It shows my husband is well remem- bered, even though he died more than 30 years ago." Representatives from Bryan and Col- lege Station presented Mrs. Rudder with a replica of the sign prior to the unveil- ing. "I just want to let you know how proud I am of your husband," Bryan Mayor Lonnie Stabler told Mrs. Rudder during the ceremony. "I grew up in this commu- See FREEWAY, Page A6 � y � O C � CL pop Op 7r N r� Eagle photo /Dave McDermand Margaret Rudder, the widow of Earl Rudder, addresses the crowd gathered for the unveiling of a highway sign proclaiming a 12 -mile stretch of Texas 6 through Bryan and College Station the Earl Rudder Freeway. 1' ( , �o ID 0 c��m =o 5 �3 a: =vim°' �'� ID D0 (C0 VC CD N� 1 d Q y ry ° ` o0 \A O CD 5 Q r"' rt 0o W X O N °� 6(n CD O Q O p, 2 CS7� 5: :3 X N (D 4 3 �'� c c Local offici unveil Ruader freeway sign By GENEVA WHITMARSH Eagle Staff Writer Local dignitaries Thursday unveiled a highway sign proclaiming a 12 -mile stretch of Texas 6 through Bryan and College Station the Earl Rudder Free- way. The designation, in honor of the late war hero and former president of Texas A &M University, was approved by the Bryan and College Station city councils in 1998. The name change went into effect Aug. 1, but the sign, located just north of Rock Prairie Road in College Station, remained covered until the cere- mony. Rudder's widow, Margaret, was among the people attending the unveil- ing. "I take a lot of pride in this," she said. "It shows my husband is well remem- bered, even though he died more than 30 years ago." Representatives from Bryan and Col- lege Station presented Mrs. Rudder with a replica of the sign prior to the unveil- ing. "I just want to let you know how proud I am of your husband," Bryan Mayor Lonnie Stabler told Mrs. Rudder during the ceremony. "I grew up in this commu- See FREEWAY, Page A6 � y � O C � CL pop Op 7r N r� Eagle photo /Dave McDermand Margaret Rudder, the widow of Earl Rudder, addresses the crowd gathered for the unveiling of a highway sign proclaiming a 12 -mile stretch of Texas 6 through Bryan and College Station the Earl Rudder Freeway. 1' ( , co ot M. O 0 V c� 00 Highway Rvnass dedicated in BY JEANErrE SIMPSON The Battalion 11 �r�p . 6 renamed memory o f Earl Rudder In 1941, Rudder was working in Brady, as a coach and teacher and when he was called away to serve his country in World War II. The Texas State Highway 6 bypass of College h Station was dedicated yesterday in honor of Maj. Gen. James Earl Rudder, Class of '32, and former president of Texas A&M. Ron Silvia, City of College Station council mem- ber, spoke to a crowd of Rudder's family, friends and members of the Bryan- College Station com- munity as a portion of Highway 6 bypass was des- ignated the James Earl Rudder Memorial Highway. "I am so proud to be here today to honor our hometown hero with this dedication," he said. "I know that each time I drive by this sign I will think of Rudder and all that he brought to the area." Rudder changed A&M from a small all-male mil- itary college into a major research university. Dur- ing Rudder's tenure as president of the University, from 1959 to 1970, his administration was respon- sible for doubling the school's enrollment, initiat- ing a $100 million building program and gaining University status by offering graduate degrees. Rudder also played a major role in changing A&M to a coed, non - regulation military school: Rudder led the 2nd Ranger Battalion atop t e 100 -foot cliffs at Point du Hoc, Normandy on D -Day. In 1944 Rudder and his 109th Infantry Regiment were credited with defeating of the last counter - offensive of the Germans at the Battle of the Bulge. Rudder received numerous awards ,including the Silver Star, the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Combat Infantryman's Badge and the Distinguished Service Cross. Before serving as A&M president, Rudder was Texas Land Commissioner from 1955 to 1958. Margaret Rudder, Rudder's widow, was in at- tendance of the dedication of the highway. She was given a replica of the new sign posted on the highway that is on both the north and south ends of the bypass in College Station. "I would like to express a word of thanks to the city and City Council for naming this freeway af- ter my husband," she said. "It is a great honor. Dif- ferent magazines can rate their places to live, but for me the place to live is here. This is my family. " a ANTONYDISALVO /Till B Ir 110, Officials present Margaret Rudder with the new sign denoting the new name for Highway 6, Earl Rudder Freeway. Lo L l The City of College Station is currently accepting applications for the position of: POLICE OFFICER Duties regular patrol. 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. Accepting T.C.L.E.O.S.E. certified and non - certified, salary from 826,000 /year to $28,000/year, educational and certification pay. Entry level test will be held on Saturday, November 13, 1999. A City of College Station application must be received before Monday, November 1, 1999. Apply to: City of College Station Human Resources Department 1101 S. Texas Avenue — College Station, TX 77840 Mail To: P.O. Box 9960 College Station, TX 77842 Web Address: www.lockon.comtobline /cstx.htm Fax: 409-764.3800 Equal Opportunity Employer COREq STAIiON Communications Operators IOperators I This position is responsible for receiving, processing and doc- umenting 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 (comput- er Aided Dispatch), telephones, radios and recording equip- ment. 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 bene- fit package, including paid vacation, health and life insurance, retirement plan and .opportunities for higher education through tuition reimbursement. Salary: $10.31/hour *Must submit a completed City of Coflege Station application.* Deadline to apply: Open Until Filled Apply at: City of College Station Human Resources Dgpartment 1101 South Texas Avenue College Station, Texas Mail to: P.O. Box 9960 College' Station, TX "j7842 Fax number: (409) 764 - 38@04; Internet: www.lockon.com/jobline/cstx.htm U Equal Opportunity Employer The Eagle, Sunday, October 10, 1999 STAFF PLANNER - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW Deadline to apply: November 12, 1999 S!arting Salary: $30,292 - $33,321 The City of College Station is seeking a qualified applicant to fill a Staff Planner position, who under the direction of one of two Senior Planners, will participate in the City's development review process. This position is one of a team of 5 planners dealing with development review in College Station. This position will participate in reviewing plans and proposals, providing information to various boards and committees as required and making field inspections from time to time to verify compliance with zoning regulations. The Staff Planner will have extensive contact with the general public. This person will work in the Development Services Department that houses building inspections, development engineering, development planning and comprehensive planning. Oualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning or related field. Applicants should have 1 -2 years experience in municipal planning. The successful candidate must have exceptional listening skills as well as strong oral and written communication skills and be able to work independently as well as part of a team. General familiarity with short- range planning principals and techniques preferred. For application forms contact the City of College Station, Human Resources Department, 1101 South Texas Ave., College Station, Texas 77840. Phone - (409)764 -3517, Fax (409)764 -3800, email jfuller@ci&QlI2M-station.tx.us or lobline website at www lockon com/��line/cstx htmhtm qJkrU Equa Opportunity Employer CS makes changes on O g a endas posting g City discontinues mail, faxes and e-mail By COLLEEN KAVANAGH Eagle Staff Writer College Station officials say they have changed the city's poli- cy on distributing City Council and planning and zoning commis- sion agendas because they have received so many requests for copies. Agendas no longer will be mailed, faxed or e- mailed to resi- dents, City Secretary Connie Hooks said. City officials will post the agendas on the city's Web site, www.ci.college-station.tx.us. "This is mainly a time issue," Hooks said. The agendas still will be posted at City Hall and on Cable Channel 19. They will be published in the newspaper and be available for Agendas From Al for each meeting, Hooks said. Most people on that list have a standing request to receive all of the agendas, she said. Hooks said she attributes the growing number of requests for agendas to an increase in resi- dents' desire to stay informed about city government issues. "I think the increase is related to several issues that have been ongoing," she said. "People seem to be more interested in what the council is doing every Thursday night. < (People seem to be more interested in what the council is doing every Thursday night. — CoNNIE HooKs CS city secretary review at the library and the city secretary's office. If residents want to obtain copies of the agendas, they will be charged 10 cents per page. The city mails about 125 agen- das, faxes nine and a -mails seven See AGENDAS, Page AS "For the past two or three years, we've spent Fridays doing the seven packets for the City Council," she said. "If there are seven pieces of paper, it takes a half a day to stuff envelopes and get them ready. We've had more and more people want the agen- das, but we couldn't get the pack- ets out until late Friday, so the agendas wouldn't be mailed until Monday or Tuesday." The city sent everyone on its agendas list a letter last week informing them of the new policy, officials said. "This procedure has become unmanageable for the city staff, and we have thus taken a differ- ent approach by offering agendas 0 through other sources," it stated. College Station officials said results from the 1999 Technolo- gies Survey show that 88 percent of the city's residents have access to the Internet. Hooks said she hopes the new policy helps everyone save time and get the agendas in a timely, efficient manner. Bryan City Secretary Mary Lynne Stratta said the city does not get many requests from indi- vidual residents, but they can be put on the city's mailing list for three months free of charge or on the city's e -mail distribution list. Bryan also posts the agenda on its Web site and at the Municipal Building, and it is published in the newspaper. Copies can be obtained in the city secretary's office free of charge, she said. The Eagle, Friday, October 15, 1999 oq co �i Q. O 0 v ' CD Adamson La g oon p ool renovations approved pp ,( By COLLEEN KAVANAGH Eagle Staff Writer The College Station City Council on Thurs- day night unanimously approved renovating the Adamson Lagoon swimming pool and declared it a public necessity to acquire prop- erty in three areas for separate extension and improvement projects. The council also: ■ Added $7 in security and technology fees to Municipal Court citations. ■ Funded one -third of the Bryan- College Station Economic Development Corporation's cost to hire a firm for information /technology business attraction and consultation. The council accepted the lowest bid of $747,600 from Progressive Chemicals, Inc. for the pool's major renovations. Those will include replacing all concrete decks, the gut- ter system and the entire pump and filter sys- tem, as well as plastering the pool and adding a second slide. Adamson Lagoon, located in Bee Creek Park, is the largest pool operated by the city. Renovations will be funded from the park pro- jects fund, fiscal 2000 capital improvements and 1998 bonds. Property acquisition resolutions that the council approved determine it a public neces- sity to acquire the property, give notice of the resolution and establish procedures for prop- erty acquisition in the three areas. According to city staff, the city must acquire additional rights of way width to accommo- date the improvements to Cherry Street, locat- ed in the Northgate area. The city also must acquire additional rights of way width in order to proceed with two extension projects: The George Bush Drive East extension, which will link Harvey Road and Holleman Drive, and the North Forest Parkway extension, which extends the park- way to Earl Rudder Freeway South (Texas 6). As for partially funding the EDC item, EDC officials have requested that Bryan, College Station and Brazos County each contribute $20,000 to place AngelmuEconomic_Advisors_of_ MEETIN HIGHLIGHTS During Thursday's meeting, the College Sta- tion City Council: ■ Added $7 in security and technology fees to Municipal Court citations. ■ Funded one -third of the Economic Develop- ment Corporation's cost to hire a consultant. ■ Reappointed Bob Joiner to the Brazos Coun- ty Appraisal District board of directors and Col- lege Station Police Chief Edgar Feldman to the Brazos County Emergency Communications District board of managers. Austin on retainer for one year. "If we take the lead on this, perhaps they'll follow," Councilwoman Winnie Garner said. As to the Municipal Court fee, the Texas Legislature has authorized cities to add a fee to citations where a fine is assessed. A $3 security fee will pay for at least a por- tion of the salary of the full-time bailiff, secu- rity equipment, supplies and other authorized uses and is estimated to generate between $60,000 and $70,000 per year, officials said. A $4 technology fee will pay for technology, which includes computer hardware and soft- ware and communication devices, to improve See COUNCIL, Page AS Council From Al the court's efficiency. Officials said it would generate an estimat- ed $80,000 to $90,000 per year. Both fees will take effect Nov. 1, and the technology fee will expire Sept. 1, 2005. In other action, the council: ■ Reappointed Bob Joiner to the Brazos County Appraisal Dis- trict board of directors and Col- lege Station Police Chief Edgar Feldman to the Brazos County Emergency Communications Dis- trict board of managers. ■ Appointed Bill Riley to serve as the city's representative on the Brazos Valley Groundwater Con- servation District board of direc- tors. ■ Contracted with Camp, Dresser and McKee Inc. for engi- neering design and construction management of the Lick Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion. ■ Contracted with Advantage Contract Services for the rehabil- itation of the Dowling Road pump station and the demolition of the University Drive water storage tank. 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(D r-L C7 Waste agency sets special session on director By COLLEEN KAVANAGH Eagle Staff Writer A special meeting of the Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency's boar of directors has been scheduled Tues y morning, officials said WVeeif on after they confirmed tha• e or Bill Angelo will resign. Bryan Mayor Lonnie took over as board chairmancy in May, called the special discuss the duties and responsibe direc- tor in executive session. "We need to lay this out there is anything that the board needs to be aware of," he said. ��We need to lay this out ;/and see if there is anything that the board needs to be aware of. > > — LO NNIE STABLER Bryan mayor College Station Acting City Manager Tom Brymer confirmed Tuesday that the city is in the process of receiving Angelo's resignation. Brymer said there was a consensus between the two cities that the agency needs a new direction. He said Angelo, who has been the agency's only director for more than five years, wants to pursue other interests. Angelo did not return phone calls Tues- day or Wednesday. Bryan City Manager Mike Conduff, who serves on the board of directors, said Wednesday that Brymer called Tuesday to notify Bryan officials that he was in the process of accepting Angelo's resignation. "He told us in advance," Conduff said. "We had conversations for a week or two about the issue, and we found out yester- d ay. " The agency is an interlocal agreement between Bryan and College Station. The board of directors, comprised of both cities' managers and an appointed official from each city, oversees the agency. The two cities' mayors alternate serving as the angency's chairperson every two years. Under the agreement, College Station operates the landfill, and all agency employees are listed under College Sta- tion's payroll. Conduff said that, although Angelo is considered a College Station employee, the board of directors hired him, set his salary and evaluated his performance on an annu- al basis. "The [interlocal] agreement would envi- W\� See AGENCY, Page A2 C • • , Residents to receive water re p orts high - quality test the information always has been avail- able to residents. This is the first time, however, that it has been distributed. Both cities use aquifers in the north- west part of the county, and both have similar contents and amounts in their tap water. All levels are well below the maximum level allowed by the TNRCC, officials said. Karl Goldapp, College Station's envi- ronmental superintendent, said the report shows that the cities have good sources of groundwater. The levels vary slightly depending on the time of year that the sample is Officials say Bryan, By COLLEEN KAVANAGH Eagle Staff Writer More than 41,000 Bryan and College Station residents will be receiving con- sumer confidence reports on the cities' tap water, and officials said Friday that both cities passed the test with flying colors. "The information gives citizens a look at the statistics and shows that we have an adequate supply of water and that water is of high quality," Bryan spokesman Joe Brown said. "There are probably some misconceptions that municipal water is not good, but this report shows that they're not true." C College Station pas s In 1996, the Environmental Protec- tion Agency mandated that all public water suppliers distribute a report informing people of the substances found in their drinking water by Oct. 19, 1999. So, each city has put together a detailed brochure that explains their water content, quality and distribution systems. In addition to mailing the brochure to electric and water cus- tomers, officials said city offices soon will have extra copies. Officials have had to compile and report to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission the content _ and quality of the water in the past, and See WATER, Page A14 Water Water for dental health, but cials said its level still is well below the maximum level allowed. From A9 The consumer confidence report will be distributed annu- taken. For example, Goldapp ally, and residents can expect said, the detected sodium level their next report to arrive in the was 211 parts per million when mail by July 1, 2000. the sample was taken in 1999. On "It boils down to good drink - Sept. 16, that level was 190 parts ing water and stable drinking per million. water," Goldapp said. "Consis- The cities add fluoride to the tency is the key." The Eagle, Sunday, October 16, 1999 Zoning to From Al lives in Miller's neighborhood, said the city does not have an ordinance to protect people who have invested in neighborhoods. "We need to protect older neighborhoods," Maloney said. "We need to get on that, I mean yesterday. All neighborhoods by campus have problems, and if you have a 50 -by -100 piece of dirt, you can build anything there. "There is a policy problem that we have vowed to correct," he said. But, Kee said, her fear is the city will make sweeping ordi- nance changes that will cause problems in other areas. "It all goes back to code enforcement," she said. "If we start changing ordinances, there may be people in other areas who are in violation. We may need to change things in one area, and we need some basis for treating one area with single family zoning differently than another." Miller's appeal Miller said she learned of the development behind her home about a month ago, when an elec- trician drove into her driveway to put up a temporary electric pole. Shortly after, Miller said, trees and plants she had grown accus- tomed to seeing behind her house were torn down to lay the founda- tion for two new houses to be built on a lot with a house already on it. That's when Miller began her battle to stop construction. She appealed to the city's zon- ing board of adjustments, which had a special meeting on Oct. 5 to determine whether her case should be heard. Her appeal included a variety of reasons to stop construction. She alleged' Nagle's structures violated deed restrictions, park- ing requirements, building per- mits and side setback require- ments. About 25 neighborhood resi- dents, as well as council members Maloney and Anne Hazen, attend- ed the meeting that would deter- mine whether Miller's case would be heard at a later date. "It's always difficult to chal- lenge or question a professional's decision," Steve Esmond, a for- mer College Station council mem- ber who represented Miller, said at the meeting. "This is not an attack on city staff. "I'm asking that you decide that a mistake was made and overturn it." uled an emergency meeting for 6 p.m. Wednesday to review the parking requirements and the side setback requirements, the only two items on Miller's appeal deemed within the board's juris- diction. State law does not allow cities to enforce deed restrictions, which are private agreements among property owners. In order to solve deed restriction disagree- ments, property owners must take civil action. On Oct. 8, three days after the zoning board meeting, Miller and three others, on behalf of the Col- lege Park subdivision, filed for a temporary restraining order to stop construction on Nagle's lot at least until after a hearing set for Thursday, which is based on the violation of deed restrictions. Miller and three other neigh- bors are requesting a temporary and permanent injunction, and District Judge J.D. Langley will hear and determine the merits of their case. "By stopping development at this time, we have a chance to turn back the clock and bring back the 'family' in single family residential neighborhoods," Miller said. Nagle's response "Many houses there are deteri- orating, falling apart," Nagle said. "I've met with several neighbors who are pleased and excited about the development. I think it's quite an improvement in the neighborhood, and it's sen- sitive to the turn of the century when everyone had 50 -foot lots." Nagle said he does not under- stand the basis of the opposition to his development. "There are 33 property owners in the subdivision, which is only four blocks," Nagle estimated. "Of those 33, 66 percent of that is rental property, and of that rental property, 90 percent is occupied by students." He had several meetings with the planning and zoning depart- ment asking for its help with the development, hired an architect, and believes he has done every- thing according to city ordi- nances. The two, four - bedroom houses are scheduled to be completed by the end of this year. "I'm very interested in doing something that's sensitive to the neighborhood but also provide student housing," he said. "I do not feel that the plaintiffs represent the view of the majori- ty of the property owners in the. subdivision," Nagle said. "These people don't seem to be happy with any of the ordinances." After learning he was being tions, Nagle sent a letter to other people in the neighborhood. The letter describes the houses' exteriors as being modeled after the "turn of the century bunga- low -style housing that is appar- ent throughout this subdivision as well as the streets in the Col- lege Park area that surround it." Included with the letter was a copy of the lawsuit, site plans and floor plans for the two houses and encouragement to get involved. "I have a vested interest in my property and new construction that exceeds $150,000," Nagle's letter states. "Your interests regarding the property in this subdivision are also at stake. Any court rulings will directly affect you regarding the use of your property either by you or your tenants, now and in the future." Nagle said he and his attorney are questioning all of the deed restrictions, which date back to the 1940s and only apply to a small group of houses in the area. They do not apply to houses across the street from his proper- ty. "One even states that only white people can live in the neighborhood," he said. "All of the property owners violate deed restrictions." Most importantly, Nagle said, is his right as a property owner to develop on that land. "If these people wanted to con- trol what happened to the proper- ty, they certainly had ample opportunity to purchase it," he said. Others involved The College Station City Coun- cil and the Planning and Zoning Commission are scheduled to have a joint workshop meeting on Oct. 28 to discuss neighborhoods and city ordinances. At a recent discussion of the council's strategic issues, Coun- cilman Ron Silvia said neighbor- hood problems need to be addressed immediately. "I think an ordinance review is something we need to put at the top of our list," Silvia said. "We can study things all day long, but the problems will still be there." At its last meeting, the Historic Preservation Committee dis- cussed the issue and decided to recommend some proposed guidelines for preserving College Station's older neighborhoods to the council at the Oct. 28 meeting. Kee said the council and com- mission will determine what changes, if any, need to be made. "We need a lot of different sin- gle family housing types so every- one can afford to live there," Kee said. "But there's no question that all along our goal has been • 1 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 00 -11 Irrigation Parts for Central Park Ballfields 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 r tC City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, November 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. Questions regarding this project should be directed to Cynthia Sciulli, (409) 764- 3823. 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. 10-18-99,10-25 The Eagle, Monday, October 18, 1999 4. ` o w o o ° ¢ ° o ° 5 � . ¢ o c Q f° 0 C 9 rOn O ¢ ¢ n _ O o oq (DD og CD U co ID (D 0 CD ID 0 ID D N tl O g r° G p er , ° ry Or�D ¢ r ° n ID 0 p R 0 �•0 0 0 CD 0 ' vi ( O ( N Y---T 0 O f•'r I4 • z Ima • lz O Fes► • n n • I� • 14 n o cD ¢0 O rr¢� zO� ° 1 10, m ( h m O W z 0 � V 0 (�D = (D N m CD ID o up on 21 _1D Q �C000� �� N N �' (p �• 6 W P) N • ° (D 0 S 0 CD C (D N � aq ( ( D D ¢ �Y O (D C U) ' (D (D (D N O Z Z v CD a 0 p �CO a q>r���'�'n c " D G o m o m P� R C vi � SD CD O P, O � �r ° m C ¢ ¢ (�� (D (D � v ' ¢ k K co (7p=C CD o cD m z z �; = �' � O Uj . 0 K C7 W N (7 - O 0 CD o ¢ �mm o n N O 7Q 1: I t M"! f'••r "gie pnuru/ ou L . 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College Station resident Norma Miller (left) and some of her neighbors are upset with plans of a fellow neighbor to have three houses on a single lot in the Southside Historic District. Agency From Al College Station attorney Har- vey Cargill said that Angelo's con- sulting wages would be paid joint- ly by the two cities, , just like any other expense." Angelo, who served as the agency's only executive director for more than five years, had an annual salary of $73,500. His personnel file, parts of which were obtained by The Bryan- College Station Eagle through a Texas Open Records request, shows that he was hired in April of 1994 with a starting salary of $60,000. He received performance -based raises in November 1 October 1995, January 1997, February 1998 and February 1999. Tom Brymer, College Station's acting city manager, said he expects to name an interim execu- tive director this week to take over the agency. Agency and city officials are in the middle of selecting a site fqr a new landfill. Officials said they have to act quickly because the Rock Prairie Road landfill will reach capacity by 2006. It will take between four and six years to construct a new landfill. Officials said they are in the process of reviewing six potential sites. The Eagle, Tuesday, October 19, 1999 cn En ID ID "_ A K ID cnC ic�o 0 CD O.O rrrt CD En 5' O o 'pn. 5 � ID C 'C K �•� ~• rt� lV �. rt (D ( rt O AD -4 /I o4.�5 �n ID O ,> O O Cn A� C fi U�q (�D 79Q �2 F� CD O � r• " O � "'y f•r � C O (n N z O cn UKy K rt Cn N F M C CD CD o (D � ` CG W o m Z m wQOCORrt � rOOr C r cn En ID ID "_ A K ID cnC ic�o 0 CD O.O rrrt CD En 5' O o 'pn. 5 � ID C 'C K �•� ~• rt� lV m �P�o��� En CD c+ o c cD D CO��'R' �cD + N r•+ C ¢ Cn. O O ¢ M �� cn CD M O Or 00 ° W ¢' M O�q r(CD� O i O M ' m O �. FS �. rt (D ( rt O AD -4 /I O p V' �.K c O O '(D o Cn o � Sv O O CD O fP7 v A� K O O n 0 d Cn CD m �P�o��� En CD c+ o c cD D CO��'R' �cD + N r•+ C ¢ Cn. O O ¢ M �� cn CD M O Or 00 ° W ¢' M O�q r(CD� O i O M ' m O �. FS O 0 A� M �Q �D A O F� v O r � � C/1 P .r nM o M O P O CD C �' O O � fD n p, . C CD O n O O aq O CD O K '•+ It C "'' P� Cn fD O M ID rt O O �' O O n 0 d Cn CD (n N � " O O O cn UKy K rt Cn N C CD CG m Z m wQOCORrt � rOOr C r ° fD W CD C w �. O 0 A� M �Q �D A O F� v O r � � c PUBLIC NOTICE The Solid Waste Advisory Committee of the Brazos Valley Council of Govern- ments ( BVCOG) will hold a public meeting Wednesday. November 3, 1999, at 1:30 p.m. at the Brazos Valley Council of Governments at 1706 East 29th Street in Bry- an. The purpose of the meeting is to receive public' comments on the Regional Funding Plan which includes funding priorities for the BVCOG FY 2000 Solid Waste Implementation Grant Program. Funding for this program is provided by the TNRCC. BVCOG is a regional council of government that includes Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Leon, Madison, Robertson, and Washington Counties. For more information, call (409) 775 -4244. 10 -20 -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 4004 Harvey Road, to rezone the property from A -O Agricultural Open to C -B Business Commer- cial. The hearing will be held in the City Hall Council Room, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:00 P.M. meeting of the Commission on Thursday, November 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 10 -20 -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 for 701 Ander- son Street, to allow for a telecommunications tower. The hearing will be held at the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:00 p.m. meeting of the Commission on Thursday, November 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. LEE BATTLE Senior Planner 10 -20 -99 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 change the regulations in the North gate zoning district. The hearing will be held at the City Hall Council Room, 1101 Texas Avenue South at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 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. SABINE MCCULLY Senior Planner 10 -20 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING rhe. College Station Plan - iing and Zoning Commis - >ion will hold a public hear - ng to consider a request to Zlezone 101 Luther Street ✓V., from M -1 Planned Indus - :rial to R -5 Apartments Medi- .im Density. The hearing will be held at the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall.. 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:00 p.m. meeting of the Commission on Thursday, November 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 ^� 10 -20 -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 for Lot 5, Block 1 Timber Ridge Addi- tion 3rd Installment (Univer- sity Oaks Blvd.); to allow for a Sorority House. The hearing will be held at the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:00 p.m. meeting of the Commission on Thursday, November 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. Jessica Jimmerson Staff Planner 10 -20 -99 Police investigating vehicle burglaries College Station police are inves- tigating five burglaries from vehi- cles that occurred late Sunday night or early Monday morning on Fraternity Row, police said Tues- d ay. Stereos, speakers and CDs were stolen from the vehicles at three houses in the 500 block of Fraternity Row, police said. More than $600 in checks and $1,450 in cash also were taken from one vehicle. More burglaries from vehicles seem to be occurring in bunches, Sgt. Chuck Fleeger said. To better protect belongings, he said resi- dents need to place any valuables in the vehicle out of sight and park in well - lighted areas. td The Eagle, Wednesday, October 20, 1999 Solid waste agency gets interim head The city of College Station's san- itation superintendent has been named interim executive director of the Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency, officials said Tuesday. Jim Smith, who has been responsible for planning and coor- dinating the overall operations of the sanitation division since March 1998, will take over after the res- ignation of former executive direc- tor Bill Angelo. Smith also has worked in the sanitation/ solid waste divisions in the cities of Bryan, Houston, Dal- las and Wichita Falls. the ide Z oni Sou g in he 1%W By COLLEEN KAVANAGH and LAURA HIPP .���, Eagle Staff Writers p A College Station zoning board Wednesday night upheld the decision of city planning officials on parking and side setback requirements for two hous- es being built in the 600 block of Welsh Avenue. In a 5 -0 vote, the Zoning Board of Adjustments decided that city planning • ld u n p Nagle of Round Rock, Texas. When construction is complete, there will be three houses, each on a 100- by -50- foot lot as required by city ordinances. The parking and side setback require- ments were the only two items in Miller's appeal deemed within the board's jurisdiction. People representing both sides packed the council chambers at City Hall dur- See ZONING, Page A6 officials followed ordinances that fell under the board's jurisdiction. "We were working within the con- straints of what our mandate is as a board," chairman David Alexander said. "We made the only choice we could make." The special meeting was scheduled after resident Norma Miller filed an appeal that included a variety of rea- sons to stop the construction of two houses on property owned by Nelson Zoning Front Al ing the 4 -hour meeting. Board members spent most of the meet- ing listening to what members of the audience had to say. Opponents to the construction emphasized maintaining the neighborhood's historic legacy. Miller said more than half of the historic plaques in College Station are in her southside area. "We're proud of that neighbor- hood, proud of that integrity," she said. Nagle said he worked closely with city staff to ensure that all rules and regulations for single - family residences were followed and that development would match the historical style of the neighborhood. "I would like the right to devel- op property I own in accordance to city ordinances," he said. "I'm willing to look at any recommen- dations you have." Miller said she will take her appeal one step further — to dis- trict court. "I'm not surprised," she said. "I'm not a bit surprised." City Planner Jane Kee said city staff will enforce zoning ordinances, as has been done, unless a court rules otherwise. "Until that time, we'll contin- ue to apply them as we did to this case," Kee said. Miller and three of her neigh- bors, on behalf of the College Park Subdivision, will appear in District Judge J.D. Langley's court Thursday afternoon. They are requesting a tempo- rary and permanent injunction based on a violation of deed restrictions. Langley will hear and determine the merits of their case. r " Aw The e Eagle, ,October 21, 1999 Preserve CS history 0 nce more, the Histo�"ic District of College Station is under assault. When will it stop? What does it take? Instead of living under a civi- lized canopy, those of us in the Historic District (and I might include also the whole area com- prising College Station) feel a continuous attack against a qual- ity of life which we are attempt- ing to maintain. When the issue of opening Welsh Avenue rose its ugly head several years ago, the "powers that be" should have begun a plan to keep the Historic District intact. Now, once again, here we are. I applaud Norma Miller and her neighbors and give them my full support as a fellow resident of the Historic District. What happens to one section of this district will eventually affect all of us. We, the residents, are the city of College Station. Is it our desire to forfeit the integrity of our neighborhoods for economic profit? Is it all right so long as it doesn't touch our backyard? We had better heed the best of American political wisdom that a civilization cannot exist with human quality unless there is full participation by all members for the benefit of all. PATRICIA McDERMOTT College Station The Eagle, AA W, October 21, 1999 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 00 -01 Pad- Mounted Automatic Transfer Switchgear The City of College Station is accepting bids for Pad - Mounted Automatic Transfer Switchgear. 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, November 4 , 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unop- ened. A complete set of specifica- tions and bidding documents is available from: McCord Engineering 7607 Eastmark Drive, Suite 102 College Station, TX 77842 409/764 -8356 Questions regarding this project should be directed to David Witte, McCord Engi- neering (409) 764 -8356. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. ( , A J- J Please visit visit ouur at www.ci.college-station.tx.us for further information on this and available bids, tabula- tions and plan holder lists. 10- 21 -99, 10 -28 -99 #99 -110 Imaging Consultant City of College Station is pting proposals on the e referenced item. Pro- fs will be received at: The City of College Station Purchasing Services Division 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, TX 77842 until 4:00 pm November 19, 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 re- quest and to accept the pro- posal considered most ad- vantageous to the City. A complete set of documents for this proposal may be ob- tained at the above address or by contacting the Purchas- ing Services Division at (409) 764 -3823 or jfinkes@ci.col- leoe- station.tx.us . 10- 21- 99,10 -28 -99 • E • LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 2412 WAS PASSED AND APPROVED ON OCTOBER 14, 1999 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION meeting in regular session at the Col- lege Station Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue, said no- tice of meeting posted in accordance with Title 5, Texas Gov- ernment Code. Said Ordinance, signed by the Mayor and duly recorded in the official records of the city, is captioned as fol- lows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7. "HEALTH AND SANITATION ", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, BY AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS AS SET OUT BELOW: PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE: AND DECLARING A PENALTY. The ordinance provides for the update of Chapter 7, Section 5 pertaining to potentially hazardous food and implements fees pertaining to food establishment permits, on site sewage facili- ties program, and day care foster care facilities. 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 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 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 College Station with the fees to become effective on January 1, 2000. A complete text of the ordinance is filed in the office of the City Secretary. �i Connie Hooks City Secretary 10- 22 -99, 10 -23 -99 The Eagle, Saturday, October 23, 1999 LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 2413 AND ORDINANCE NO. 2414 WERE PASSED AND APPROVED ON OCTOBER 14, 1999 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION meet- ing in regular session at the College Station Council Cham- bers, 1101 Texas Avenue, said notice of meeting posted in ac- cordance with Title 5, Texas Government Code. Said Ordi- nance, signed by the Mayor and duly recorded in the official records of the city, is captioned as follows: Ordinance No. 2413 establishes a municipal court building se- curity fund and assesses a $3.00 fee to each court cost col- lected from a defendant upon conviction in Municipal Court for misdemeanor offenses committed on or after November 1, 1999. Ordinance No. 2414 establishes a municipal court technology fund and assesses a $4.00 fee to each court cost collected from a defendant upon conviction in Municipal Court for misdemeanor offenses committed on or after November 1, 1999. A complete text of the ordinances are filed in the office of the City Secretary. Connie Hooks City Secretary 10- 22 -99, 10 -23 -99 Tragedy - haunts officers CS police grieve 6 student deaths By LAURA HIPP Eagle Staff Writer The accident in which six college students were killed earlier this month on F.M. 60 was the worst many College Station police officers had wit- nessed in their careers. Though they often see people die in accidents, they said the scene after Texas A &M Uni- < <In the years versity freshman Bran- I've been in law don Kallmeyer, 18, of Katy fell asleep at the enforcement, wheel and struck the there's never group Oct. 10 deeply affected many officers. been so many The victims were [victims]. > > walking on the shoul- der of the road, heading — CHUCK FLEEGER to a fraternity party at CS police sergeant the Tau Kappa Epsilon house. Six students died and two others ■ Baylor memorial /A9 were injured in the accident. "It was just so many," Sgt. Chuck Fleeger said. "In the years I've been in law enforcement, there's never been so many. Just the sheer number was overwhelming." Fleeger was one of countless emergency offi- cials on the scene trying to piece together the events of the night and find relatives of the vic- tims, including those of two from other states. Officers followed normal procedures for notify- ing families of the tragedy, he said. They gave law enforcement agencies in other towns and states accident and contact information, and requested that they tell the families in person. "This one was kind of hard," Fleeger said. "What do you tell a parent? There's no answer to tell them at that point. Their child's so far away to See OFFICERS, Page A2 The Tagle, Sunday, October 24, 1999 Officers From Al begin with. You can't do anything to help them." Telling relatives and friends face to face is a priority for Col- lege Station police, he said. Offi- cers are accompanied by an on- call chaplain an do not leave until a relative r friend of the survivor arrives or support. "We try and console them as best as we can," Fleeger said. "The person has just gone through a traumatic event. We want to make sure someone is Mere w lame L, uL ur u...... Chaplain Joe Dan Franklin was called to the police station about 230 a.m. after the tragedy. "When I came in the lobby, you could just feel tension, anger, a numbness," he said. "The hardest part is to get the person to share." Franklin said he noticed offi- cers showing emotions not usual- ly seen — they were clustered in small groups, consoling each other and crying. "I don't think they'll ever get over it," he said. "I think this is one of the worst for them." Today's officers are becoming slightly more open to showing their feelings, said Franklin, who has worked with police depart- ments for years. "It's a different generation," he said. "To me, they're more sensi- tive. They'll check out coun- selors, which will make them bet- ter officers." College Station Police Chief Edgar Feldman agreed. Officers are "more in contact now with their emotions," he said. "It's OK to let people know that you hurt. It's a lot healthier." Officers needed to talk to some- one about what they were feeling, so Feldman sent all those involved in the accident's investi- gation to see therapists. "Police officers are very good at hiding their emotions," he said. "When you see six bodies and have the task of notifying next of kin, it really tears on your insides." A staff psychologist helps Texas Department of Public Safe- ty troopers deal with on -the -job tragedies, as in the recent shoot- ing in Pleasanton, Texas, in which one of their own was killed, trooper Eddie Carmon said. The way you cope with it sometimes can really affect your life," Carmon said. "Emergency service people sometimes need help." Troopers, who also tell families in person about deaths, often travel in pairs to support each other, he said. "When we go up to the door and knock on the door, they know it's not good," Carmon said. "It's hard doing it, and sometimes you need ... [another person] to bol- ster you up." The most difficult news to deliver is telling parents that their child has died, he said. "Tellinv c�nm�-ah +I--; . -- icll SVll vi daughter's been killed is the worst," Carmon said. "Maybe we're a product of our culture, that young people don't die." Bryan Police Chief Lee Free- man agrees that children's deaths hit closer to home for officers who have children of their own. "When you have a child, it can really tear you up," he said. "You so often think, `I've got kids of my own and God forbid something happens to one of my kids. "' He said officers are instructed to get to the point when telling the victim's family about fatal accidents. Bryan officers also make all attempts to notify rela- tives in person. "It's one of the most difficult things, if not the most difficult thing, an officer has to do," Free- man said. For officers who need to speak with someone, he said there are two city departments, a crisis management team and an employee assistance program that offer assistance to officers. "I think there still is an attitude of 'I have to be tough,' and that can get you into trouble," Free- man said. "Hopefully, officers are expressing themselves a little bit more when they see it's creating a problem for them," he said. Citizens' University sign -up announced The city of College Station is offer- ing its award - winning College Station Citizens' University for the third year. This is an opportunity for 24 resi- dents to participate in a nine -week program designed to teach the partic- ulars of municipal government. Applicants must be registered vot- ers who have lived in College Station for at least one year. They must be willing to commit to attending a minimum of eight of the nine sessions and be at least 21 years of age. They also may not be announced candidates for the May 2000 city election. The Citizens' University program is free to those applicants selected. Classes will be held from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays beginning Feb. 7, 2000. The course will end with graduation on Saturday, April 8. Information and application forms will be included in all College Station utility bill statements in November. Deadline for applications is Dec. 10. Notification of acceptance will be before Dec. 31. For information, call Peggy Calliham at 764 -3499. Common sense sought 0 nce again, ahigh -level public employee has been carefully selected, repeat- edly given big raises for doing a good job, fired abruptly ( "based on performance- related issues" read: "for doing a bad job "), and immediately hired back as a consultant. Most likely, he had enough sense to have an employment contract that pays him if he's fired. The College Station city man- ager did, and it proved a good idea for him. It's only money — public money, administered as a' public trust. What value does the public get from these debacles? Does anyone have to ask? What is wrong with this pic- ture? Would any of us hire someone, give him big raises, fire him for doing a bad job, r� and then hire him back as a consultant in our own affairs? Who is kidding whom? It's hard to believe Bill Angelo's work was that bad, even if you hang the new land- fill fiasco around his neck. It seems like there's a real reason in there somewhere. Whether he gets paid to leave or not, this time it's not just College Station's baby, and not just its money to waste as city officials choose. The situation cries out for someone with some common sense. It's comforting to know that the mayor of Bryan made an overt demonstration of commo sense by asking specifically why Angelo was fired. Hang in there, Mayor Stabler. Public business still needs grownups and common sense. ROBERT E. BIGHAM Bryan The Eagle, Sunday, October 24, 1999 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 00 -12 RFQ #00-06 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS e Station is requesting qualification state - The City Of Colleg for Engineering Design Services for Church Avenue e ments ion. a statements will be received until 4:00 habilita Qualif1999 pm, November 1, The City of College Station Purchasing Services Division 1101 Texas Ave College Station, TX 77840 • All qualification statements feof College after Stat on time will City reserves the turned unopened. The right to waive or reject any and all qualification statements heoffer any and all irregularities in said request and to accept Q documents considered most advantageous to the Conday�Friday, 8'00 may be obtained at the above address, am 5:00 pm. Questions concerning this RFQ should 43 23 di- rected to the Purchasing Services Division, (409) 10/25/99 & 11 /1 /99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of College Station Zoning Board of Adjust- ments will hold a public hearing to consider a rear setback variance for the con- struction of a new garage for 301 Lee Avenue. Applicant is Don DeLucia. 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, November 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. 50 kW Diesel Trailer Mounted Diesel Generator 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, November 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. Questions regarding this project should be directed to Cheryl K. Turney, Purchas- ing Manager, (409) 764- 3823 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 Nww.ci.college- station.tx. us `or further information on this and available bids, tabula ions and plan holder lists. 10- 18 -99. 10 -25 -99 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 00 -11w2� Irrigation Parts for Central Park Ballfields C The Eagle, Monday, October 25, 1999 SHAUNAANDERSON Staff Planner 10 -25 -99 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, November 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. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject, any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. Questions regarding this project should be directed to Cynthia Sciulli, (409) 764- 3823. Please visit our website at www.ci. col leg e- station.tx. us for further information on this and available bids, tabula- �Q, A, Council From A9 an. increase in daytime parking, there will be a slight decrease in revenue, the report states. Bond issues in 1995 and 1998 included funding for the pur- chase of Veterans Park and its first pha of ,.development, which includes the installation of adult softball fields, soccer fields, utility extensions, park- ing and drainage improvements. The 1998 municipal bond pro- gram contained more than $2 million for design fees and con- struction, and funds for the pro- ject are in the fiscal 2000 parks capital project fund. Staff recom- mends contracting with O'Mal- ley Engineers to design the park and athletic complex for $168,200. The current parking garage proposal is to build a 725 -space garage to assist with the redevel- opment of Northgate. Staff has been working with John DeShazo, a consultant with DeShazo, Tang and Associates, to determine the feasibility of a garage. In 1998, the construction of a fee -based parking garage was approved in a referendum. DeShazo is expected to provide an updated feasibility analysis and comprehensive report on the garage at the council meeting. The estimated cost is $6.8 mil- lion, and the total design con- tract with Arkitex Studio is $399, 615. In other action, the council will consider: ■ Approving the .proposed by- laws for the Colle$e. Station Busi- ness; Dev610inefif Corporation Inc. and an agreement between the corporation and the city for administrative support and legal services. The corporation was created to address areas of eco- nomic development not being addressed by existing economic development mechanisms, such as retail, hotel/motel and retire- ment communities. If the agreement is approved, the city's director of economic develo ment,.a- attorney and finance department will assist the corporation. ■ Contracting with Arkitex Studios Inc. for the City Hall decompression and renovation CS council lans workshop p with zoning commission Meeting will cover planning issues, development By COLLEEN KAVANAGH Eagle Staff Writer The College Station City Council on Thursday will hold a joint workshop with the Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss city planning issues and develop- ment standards. At the regular meeting, the council will consider lowering the Northgate Prome- nade parking fees, contracting with a Bren- ham engineering firm to design a Veterans Park and Athletic Complex, and authoriz- ing final design and construction for the College Main parking garage in the North - gate area. Possible topics at the joint workshop include: ■ Zoning and subdivision standards as they apply to infill development. ■ Comprehensive plan and development standards updates or revisions. ■ Residential development and land -use conflicts. ■ Growth and growth management-relat- ed issues. City staff will discuss key planning and development issues and ordinances. This is the second time since November 1998 that the council will consider lowering the parking fees. Since then, Carl Walker Associates, a group that specializes in parking lot management and operations, studied the issue. The group recommended the rates be changed to 50 cents per half hour to allow for short-term parking needs of local businesses. City staff is recommending that the council lower the fees to 50 cents per hour from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and maintain the $1 per hour fee from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., which is consistent with a feasibility analysis. The change could result in an increase in revenue if the number of vehicles parking in the lot during daytime hours increases, according to the city's report. If there is not See COUNCIL, Page A14 project for an amount not to exceed $54,000. ■ Contracting with Dacon Cor- poration for a switch station addition, Post Oak Mall substa- tion circuit addition and meter- ing modification at the Greens Prairie and Southwood Valley substations. Dacon was the low- est bidder, at $398,909, which would come from the utility bond fund. ■ Approving a resolution to support Proposition 17, an amendment to t$e Texas Consti- tution relating to the investment of the Permanent University Fund and the distribution from The Eagle, Wednesday, October 27, 1999 the fund to the available univer- sity fund. The workshop discussion will begin at 3 p.m. in the former util- ity billing office on the north side of City Hall, 1101 Texas Ave. The joint meeting is scheduled at 4 p.m., followed by Hear Visitors at 5:45 p.m. in the utility office. The regular meeting will be at 7 p.m. in the council chambers. College Station wins tenth budget award The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada recently announced that Col- lege Station has received the associa- tion's distinguished budget presenta tion award for 1998 -1999. This is the 10th consecutive year that the city has received the award, which is based on guidelines designed to assess how well an entity's budget serves as a policy document, financial plan and an operations and communi- cations guide. CS parks employee wins statewide award Tony Scazzero, the College Station parks and recreation's athletic events supervisor, recently received the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Presi- dent's Excellence Award at the federa- tion's 74th annual meeting last month in Del Lago, Texas. The award is given annually to indi- viduals who have demonstrated out- standing service to the federation and its president. The award also honors individuals for their work and dedica- tion in promoting local, regional and statewide athletic programs. CS water system to be flushed clean The City of College Station Water /Wastewater Division will contin- ue flushing the water distribution sys- tem Thursday. To minimize any incon- venience, the flushing will start at 10 p.m. and should be completed by 6 a.m. Friday morning. The main section flushed during this phase includes Northgate, the area east of Earl Rudder Freeway South (Texas 6), and south of Graham Road. This includes the Windwood, Raintree, Emerald Forest, Foxfire, Woodcreek, Pebble Creek, Cypress Meadows, and Shenandoah subdivisions. If you experience any problems with your water service during the flushing process, please call College Station Public Utilities Dispatch at 764 -3638. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a Rezon- ing request for approximate- ly 19.149 acres (proposed Emerald Forest Phase II Subdivision). The property is located East of Highway 6; north of Emerald Parkway. The rezoning request is from A -O Agricultural Open to R- 1 B Single Family Residen- tial. 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 Council on Thursday, November 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. Natalie Ruiz Development Coordinator 10 -27 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING the College Station City Douncil will hold a public searing to consider a rezon- ng request for approximate - y 2.06 acres located 1500 feet west of the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Uni- versity Drive East from A -P Administrative Professional to C -B Business Commer- cial. 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 Council on Thursday, November 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. Jane Kee City Planner 10 -27 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEAR The College Station City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a Rezon- ing request for approximate- ly 6.76 acres located at 300 Southwest Parkway West from R -4 Apartments Low Density to PDD -H Planned Development District - Hous- ing. 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 Council on Thursday. November 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. Sabine McCully Senior Planner 10 -27 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station City Council will hold a public hearing to consider an amendment to Zoning Ordi- nance #1638, Section 7.21 Wolf Pen Creek Develop - ment Corridor, deleting apartments as a permitted use after 1998, defining re- tail development, and modi- fying the role of the Design Review Board and Section 17.6 Effect of Protest of Pro- posed Amendment to clarify when a three - fourths (3/4) vote of Council is required. The hearing will be held in the City Hall Council Room, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 7:00 p.m. meeting of the Council on Thursday, No-� vember 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. Jane Key City Planner 10 -27 -99 The Eagle, Wednesday, October 27, 1999 7 I • WEST FOR PROPOSAL #99 -110 Imaging Consultant The City of College Station is accepting proposals on the above referenced item. Pro- posals will be received at: The City of College Station Purchasing Services Division 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, TX 77842 until 4:00 pm November 19, 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 re- quest and to accept the pro- posal considered most ad- vantageous to the City. A complete set of documents for this proposal may be ob- tained at the above address or by contacting the Purchas- ing Services Division at (409) 764 -3823 or jfinkes@ci.col- lege-station.tx.us . 0A 10- 21 -99, 1 -28 -99 6 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 00 -01 Pad - Mounted Automatic Transfer Switchgear The City of College Station is accepting bids for Pad - Mounted Automatic Transfer' Switchgear. 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, November 4 , 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unop- ened. A complete set of specifica- tions and bidding documents is available from: McCord Engineering 7607 Eastmark Drive, Suite 102 College Station, TX 77842 409/764 -8356 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. 10- 21 -99, 10 -28 -99 The Eagle, Thursday, October 28, 1999 Questions regarding this project should be directed to David Witte, McCord Engi- neering (409) 764 -8356. Assault,,y, Ftom Al Questions remain about exact- ly what happened and where. The girl reported that the boy hugged and kissed her and that he also fondled her. "In talking to the girl [Wednes- day], nothing was substantiated," Consol Principal Chrissy Hester said. "And they found nothing from the witnesses to confirm it." The girl reported that the boy approached her in school restrooms twice Tuesday — once at Consol and again during an eighth -grade football game at Tigerland Stadium, College Sta- tion school district Superinten- dent Jim Scales said. "We've talked to the students, and then we turned it over to the police yesterday afternoon after school personnel talked to her," Scales said Thursday. "Now, it's REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 00 -13 PVC Pipe 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, November 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 at the above ad- dress, Mon -Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Questions regarding this Project should be directed to Cynthia Sciulli, (409) 764- 3437. 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. 10-22-99,10-29-99 in the hands of the police an they're investigating it." A police officer was posted ne. the restrooms during Tuesday game, said Linda Ray, the schot district's public information off cer. "Someone was on duty and di not hear anything," Ray sai( "And the girl said later that sb never did scream for help or an3 thing." Two full-time College Statio: police officers work on the Cons( campus, Hester said, and all stal members and administrator have duty stations throughou the school to monitor the built ing. Both students will remain it school while police investigat the allegations, school official said Thursday. The parents o both students have beer informed of the investigation said Sue Gleghorn, the district', deputy superintendent for cur riculum and instruction. "There is no reason at thi point for a student to be kept fro school," she said. "If the invest' gation results in charges, ther are various options ranging fro the Venture Center [the district' alternative education placement ] to suspension or expulsion. Th law dictates what action we take and that is based on the crimin investigation." The Eagle, Friday, October 29, 1999 girl reports assault Alleged incident prompts inquiry By KELLI LEVEY Eagle Staff Writer m College Station police said Thursday they are 1 investigating a report by a 14- year -old girl who e said she was sexually m assaulted in a school s restroom by a fellow student. < < This is one e The girl said a 16- of those cases Year-old boy she knows where there's no followed her Tuesday into a women's Physical restroom at A &M Con- evidence and solidated High School and touched her geni there's no clear tals, police reports picture of what said. She reported the did or didn't incident Wednesday morning to an assistant happen. 9 9 principal, who inter- _ LARRY JoHNsON viewed the student and alerted police. CS Police lieutenant School officials spoke with the students involved and police investigators are conducting interviews, College Station Police Lt. Larry John- son said. "We do have a report that there was an attempt- ed sexual assault, but it's not as bad as that sounds," he said. "The only reason it was classi- fied as an attempted sexual assault was because the student allegedly tried to touch the genitals of the female." Police and school district officials do not release the names of juveniles involved in criminal inves- tigations. Johnson said he expects the investigation to conclude and a decision made on whether to pur- sue prosecution by Tuesday or Wednesday. "This is one of those cases where there's no physical evidence and there's no clear picture of what did or didn't happen. It's basically one per- son's word against the other person's word," he said, "and that's really hard." Johnson, who is president of the College Station school board, declined to comment about the inci- dent from that perspective. "That's not something the school board deals with," he said. "That's more at the administrative level." See ASSAULT. Parrs ea Council names Br as new CS ci tY manager By COLLEEN KAVANAGH ' V - Eagle Staff Writer The College Station City Council on Thursday night promoted Acting City Manager Tom Brymer to city manager. The council also: ■ Set up two November meetings with the Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss the city's comprehensive plan and ordinances as they relate to planning issues and development standards. ■ Lowered parking fees in the North- gate Promenade. ■ Contracted with a Brenham engi- neering firm to design a Veterans Park and Athletic Complex. The motion to name Brymer city man- ager came after an executive session, and Mayor Lynn Mcllhaney said his "con- tract will be worked out with the city attorney." Brymer was named acting city manag- er Sept. 8, after the resignation of City Manager Skip Noe, who accepted a posi- tion as deputy city manager in Corpus Christi on Sept. 30. Brymer has been assistant city manag- er since January 1989 and, from October 1994 to July 1995, he also was acting city MEETING HIGHLIGHTS On Thursday night, the College Station . City Council: ■ Set up meetings with the Planning and Zoning Commision. ■ Lowered parking fees in the Northgate Promenade. ■ Approved the final bid for the proposed Northgate parking garage. ■ Contracted with Arkitex Studios Inc. for the City Nall decompression /renovation. manager after the resignation of City Manager Ron Ragland. His base salary as assistant city manager was more than $94,000. On Sept. 22, the council raised his salary as acting city manager to $110,000. See COUNCIL, Page AS Cou f�N From Al McIlhaney said Thursday night that Brymer's contract as city manager will include a "base salary of $118,000, with a car allowance, health insurance for his family and life insurance for him." Earlier on Thursday, the coun- cil had a joint workshop session with the Planning and Zoning bility analysis. "Our goal is to increase usage during the day," McIlhaney said. "The lot's paying for itself because of all of the usage in the evening, but maybe we can spread that out." The fees will take effect in Jan- uary to give the city time to make the changes and to coincide with the start of Texas A &M Universi- ty's spring semester, officials said. Bends issued in 1995 and 1998 included funding for the pur- chase of the Veterans Park and its first phase of development, which includes the installation of Commission to discuss residen- tial development, zoning and sub- division standards and growth - related issues. "There are immediate prob- lems that we need to address right now," Councilman Ron Sil- via said. "We need to look at the ordinances and how they allow lots to be developed and cut up in some of these older neighbor- hoods." Members of the council and commission decided to identify areas that need attention, and adult softball fields, soccer fields, utility extensions, parking and drainage improvements. The 1998 municipal bond pro- gram contained more than $2 mil- lion for design fees and construc- tion, and funds for the project are in the fiscal 2000 parks capital project fund. The city will con- tract with O'Malley Engineers to design the park and athletic com- plex for $168,200. Also in the workshop session, the council unanimously approved the final design phase and construction /design bid process for the proposed North- gate parking garage and adopted discussed the possibility of sus- pending development in certain areas until they review the city's ordinances. The group invited members of the Zoning Board of Adjustments to take part in the discussions. The meetings are tentatively scheduled Nov. 8 and Nov. 9 at the public utilities building on Graham Road. On the Northgate Promenade issue, the council unanimously decided to lower the parking fees to 50 cents per hour from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and maintain the $1 per hour fee from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., which is consistent with a feasi- its 1999 -2000 strategic issues. The proposal is to build a 725 - space garage to assist with the redevelopment of Northgate. Staff has worked with John DeS- hazo, a traffic engineering /park- ing consultant for almost 25 years, to determine the feasibility of a garage. In 1998, the construc- tion of a fee -based parking garage was approved in a referendum. The estimated cost is $6.8 mil- lion, and the total design contract with Arkitex Studio is $399,615. The council has 24 strategic issues, including the Wolf Pen Creek master plan, public trans- portation and other issues. The Eagle, Friday, October 29, 1999 L� The City of College's Public Works Department is currently accepting applications for a : TRAFFIC SIGNAL TECHNICIAN This position will be responsible for the maintenance, operation, repair, and testing of electrical /electronic equipment, signal structures and all hardware related to traffic signalization devices. May supervise and train other employees. Must be knowledgeable of and be able to perform work on energized circuits. Must be able to read, comprehend and analyze blue prints and schematics. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Minimum two years working experience with electrical /electronic circuitry and traffic signals. Must have good customer service skills. Salary: $ 14.91 /Hour Deadline to apply: Open Until Filled Apply at: City of College Station Human Resources Department 1101 S. Texas Avenue Mail to: P O Box 9960 College Station, TX 77842 \ Fax: 409- 764 -3800 Job line: 409- 764 -3704 Internet: www.lockon.com /iobline /cstx.com The Eagle, Sunday, October 31, 1999 • until 2:00 PM, November 8, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be re- turned unopened. A complete set of specifications and bidding documents is available at the above address, Mon -Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Questions regarding this project should be directed to Cynthia' Sciulli, Buyer, (409) 764 -3437. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities. Please visit our website at www.ci. college- station.tx.us for fur- ther information on this and available bids, tabulations and plan holder lists. 10/25/99 & 11/1/99 RFQ #00 -06 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS The City Of College Station is requesting qualification state- ments for Engineering Design Services for Church Avenue Re- habilitaion. Qualification statements will be received until 4:00 pm, November 1, 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 re- turned unopened. The City of College Station reserves the right to waive or reject any and all qualification statements or any and all irregularities in said request and to accept the offer considered most advantageous to the City. RFQ documents may be obtained at the above address, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Questions concerning this RFQ should be di- rected to the Purchasing Services Division, (409) 764 -3823. 10/25/99 & 11/1 /99 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 00 -10 T- Shirts and Work Shirts The City of College Station 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 The Eagle, Monday, November 1, 1999 RFQ #00 -16 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS The City Of College Station is requesting qualification statements for Engineering Design Services for Exten- sion of Longmire Street. Qualification statements will be received until 4:00 pm, November 18, 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. 11 -1 -99, 11 -8 -99 College Station Medical Center October 29, 1999: Shellie and Russell Kline, College Station, a girl; Michele and David Jones, College Station, a boy; Christie Crawford and Recarlous Kennard, Bryan, a girl. NOW The Eagle, Tuesday, November 2, 1999 • CRIME ST OPP E R S College Station police are looking for a man who assaulted an officer and attempted to vandalize a police car. An officer responded to a com- plaint about a loud party at 4:30 a.m. Sept. 19 in the 1400 block of Anderson Street, officials said. There, the officer saw a man trying to remove the spotlight from a police car. The man pushed the officer to the ground when he was being questioned and fled the scene, run- ning across Holleman Drive into an apartment complex, officials said. The suspect is described as His- panic and was wearing a dark polo - style shirt and khaki shorts. Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers at 775 -TIPS. The call is anonymous and, if the infor- mation leads to an arrest, the caller could be eligible for a possible $1,000 reward. Staff reports Robert S. Hays Oct. 10, 1924 — Nov. 2, 1999 Services for Robert S. Hays, 75, of Bryan are set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Hillier Funeral Home in Bryan. The Rev. Roger Merschbrock will officiate. Burial will be in the Col- lege Station City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. until the time of service Thursday at Hillier Funeral Home. Mr. Hays died Tuesday at St. Joseph Regional Health Care Center in Bryan. He was born in Cameron, was the retired president of Taylor Bedding Manufacturing Company in Taylor, Texas, and graduated from Baylor University. He was a member of the Masonic Solomon Lodge 484, a member of the Lions Club, a mem- ber of the First Baptist Church in Taylor, and he served in the U.S. Army Air Corp. during World War ll. Survivors include his wife, Margie Hays of Bryan; a daughter and Bon- in -law, Clevia and Gerald Johnson of College Station; two grandchildren; and a great - grandchild. Memorials may be given to Ameri- can Diabetes Association, South- eastern Regional Office, 2400 Augusta Dr., Suite 420, Houston, Texas 77057. The Eagle, Wednesday, November 3,1999 Vivid portrayal aims to prevent drunken driving By GENEVA WHITMARSH Eagle Staff Writer The call went over the police scanner shortly after students arrived at A &M Consolidated High School on Wednesday morning. Two vehicles had collided outside the school. Four people were trapped in one of the cars. No one was moving. Emergency personnel arrived at the scene within minutes and pulled the front seat passenger from the car. She appeared to have hit her head on the windshield, and her face was covered in blood. "She's gone," a medic said, laying her on the ground and covering her with a white sheet. Firefighters used the Jaws of Life to tear the roof off the crumpled car and remove the other three passengers. Each of them, bloody and unconscious, were transport- ed to the hospital. The driver later was pronounced dead. The driver of the other car, meanwhile, struggled to pass sobriety tests for a police officer. He failed and later was transport- ed to jail and charged with two counts of intoxicated manslaughter. Fortunately, the accident wasn't real. It was staged as part of activities in the DWI prevention program DEAD — Drinking and Driving Ends All Dreams. The activi- ty was a cooperative effort by the College Station Independent School District, Col- lege Station fire and police departments, the College Station Medical Center and Mothers Against Drunk Driving. But for the student body, many of whom witnessed emergency personnel pulling people they knew from the wreckage, it was all too real. They were completely silent, except for the gasps of some students when the extent of the victims' injuries became apparent and when a police officer began pulling beer cans from one of the vehicles. The intoxicated driver was loaded into a police car and taken to jail, the deceased passenger was placed in a body bag and loaded into a hearse, and the other victims were taken to College 'Station Medical Center via ambulance or helicopter. "Obviously, we don't want to do this in Sorority house site on planning agenda The College Station Planning and Zoning Commission on Thurs- day will consider issuing a condi- tional -use permit and site plan for a sorority house that would be built on the south side of Universi- ty Oaks between Munson Avenue and Rhett Butler Drive. The Kappa Delta sorority house would be developed on 1.54 acres zoned high- density multifamily. The site is surrounded by existing development. The commission also will con- sider amending the Northgate Dis- trict in the city's adopted zoning ordinance and changing 8 acres on the southwest corner of Texas 30 and Pamela Lane from agricul- tural open to business commer- cial. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in the council chambers of City Hall, 1101 Texas Ave. mmc� Area hospitals reported the following births on Wednesday. The list may not be complete because some parents choose not to have their names listed. St. Joseph Regional Health Center October 31, 1999 Eon Jeon Seong and Kang Moon - shik, College Staion, a girl. Monica Jan and Justin Irick, Hearne, a boy. November 1, 1999 Cynthia and Roy Gomez, Bryan, a boy. Julie Ann and Tommy Holden, Bryan, a boy. Linda Lynn and James Edge, Bryan, a boy. College Station Medical Center November 2, 1999 Lancey Coe - Rodriguez and Benjamin Rodriguez, Bryan, a girl. College Station firefighters extract a victim as the A &M Consolidat- Wednesday. The event was part of a DWI prevention program and a ed High School student body looks on during a staged automobile cooperative effort by the College Station school district, fire and accident involving alcohol and a fatality in front of the school police departments, and MADD. real life," College Station Police Lt. Scott Simpson said. "But we want to make it as real as possible to convey the emotions and the seriousness of an accident like this." High school senior Rebecca Hataway, returning to class after the program, said, "It was hard to watch. Things like this happen all the time, and nobody thinks about it." At College Station Medical Center, hos- pital officials treated the accident victims as though their injuries were authentic. The students were strapped onto back- boards, hooked up to heart monitor machines and, in the case of the victim who died at the hospital, taken to the morgue. Later, the students were reunited with their parents, who were notified of the accident shortly after it occurred. Though the parents knew the students were participating in a mock accident, many said the phone call from police was still hard to receive. "Even the drive to the hospital was nerve - wracking," said Cyndi Martinez, whose daughter, Amber, portrayed a pas- senger in the car rammed by the drunken driver. "I was anticipating the call all morning but, when it came, it was like, `Oh, my gosh. This is it, "' she said. Amber, like the other students, had to write a letter on why she wanted to partic- ipate in the mock accident. She was solemn after she was reunited with her See DWI, Page A6 The Eagle, Thursday, November 4, 1999 John C. Hughson July 9, 1943 — Nov. 4, 1999 Services for John C. Hughson, 56, of Bryan are set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan. Cloyce Coffman and Dan Gough will officiate. Burial will be in Rest -Ever Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. until the time of the services Saturday at the funer- al home. Mr. Hughson died Thursday in Col- lege Station Medical Center. I LEGAL NOTICE I ORDINANCE NO. 2418 WAS PASSED AND APPROVED ON OCTOBER 28, 1999 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION meeting in regular session at the Col- lege Station Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue, said no- tice of meeting posted in accordance with Title 5, Texas Gov- ernment Code. Said Ordinance, signed by the Mayor and duly recorded in the official records of the city, is captioned as fol- lows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10, "TRAFFIC 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. The ordinance provides for amendment to fees at the North - gate Promenade Parking Lot located at 310 Church Street, College Station, Texas. The fees shall be $.50 from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and $1.00 from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. A $4.00 per day fee will be assessed. And a special event fee shall be up to $10.00 per day. A complete text of the above named or- dinance is on file in the City Secretary's office. 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 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 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 College Station. Connie Hooks City Secretary 11-5-99,11-6-99 The Eagle, Friday, November 5, 1999 Area hospitals reported the following births for Thursday. The list may not be complete because some parents choose not to have their names list- ed. St. Joseph Regional Health Center November 1, 1999 Tusheka Davis, Hearne, a boy. Brenda and William Dewease, Jewett, a girl. Ariscela Ossorio, College Station, a girl. Maria Elena and Jose Isabel Range], Bryan, a girl. November 2, 1999 LaTanya Johnson and Steven Hen- derson, Bryan, a boy. Sandra and Jose Saul Castillo, Bryan, a girl. College Station Medical Center November 3, 1999 Tracey Whittington and Carl LaForge, Bryan, a girl. Woman reports attempted robbery A man attempted to rob a Col- lege Station woman at gunpoint at post Oak Mall, police said Thurs- day. The 65- year -old mall employee ryas arriving at work when a white male in his 30s drove up beside ber in a small pickup and demand- ed her purse, police said. She refused and ran away from the pickup, which drove away, police said. CS man reports knife assault A College Station man reported he was assaulted with a knife on .Wellborn Road, police said Thurs- day. Eric Vaughn Schultze, 20, was .attacked by a man in a white car 'whiio he was stopped at a red light at Joe Routt Boulevard, police .said. The drivers were involved in a ;traffic incident in Bryan, and Schultze said the suspect followed hlm into College Station. At the stop light, the driver of the white car approached Schultze's vehicle and began kicking it, police said. Schultze left his vehicle and was attacked with a knife. He received minor cuts to his face. Dismissal ends request by Esmond, Anderson By COLLEEN KAVANAGH Eagle Staff Writer A district judge Thursday dis- missed an open records lawsuit filed by two former city council- men against the city of College Station, ruling that all of the requested documents had been provided. In October, city attorneys filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit filed by Swiki Anderson and Steve Esmond in District Judge J.D. Langley's court, stating that Col- lege Station had followed all of the terms of a compromise agreement on how to provide the two men with three years of information on payments to doctors for the medical treatment of city employ- ees. In the motion, the city states the documents that are the subject of the stipulated agreement made in open court include only those in Anderson's June 2 open records request. Checks written by the Texas Municipal League, request -. ed by Esmond on June 11, are not included as part of the "agreement documents," which only cover checks written by the city and the corresponding bank statements. One week after the motion to dismiss was filed, Anderson and Esmond filed a response, stating that there were 9,000 more checks than the city presented to the court, which cost them about $383 more in copying costs than they had been told. The response said the city con- cealed that it had disbursed most of its health care reimbursement < <The plain and simple truth is that I don't believe these gentlemen could ever be satisfied with anything we ever do. �. —HARVEY CARGILL City attorney checks through the Texas Munici- pal League in 1998, and has not supplied the two men with 1,237 checks missing based upon the city's league statements. Esmond and Anderson said the city's audited financial state- ments for fiscal 1997 and fiscal 1998 show that an additional $750,191 in outstanding checks is unaccounted for, court documents state. At Thursday's hearing, City Attorney Harvey Cargill asked that Langley dismiss the suit and impose sanctions against Esmond and Anderson to prevent them from filing other "needless law- suits." "The plain and simple truth is that I don't believe these gentle- men could ever be satisfied with anything we ever do," he said. Esmond argued that the league is only an agent for the city, and its checks should be included in the open records request. He asked for the rest of the checks or See SUIT, Page AS Suit F ro m Al an accounting procedure for the discrepancy. "That money has got to be somewhere and we're wanting the checks for it," he said. Langley dismissed the lawsuit, and denied the request for sanc- tions against the two meri as well. "This is not a lawsuit to con- verse money," Langley said. "It's a lawsuit to produce documents. "If you believe there has been a theft, you need to contact the proper elected officials," he told Esmond and Anderson. The dispute began in Decem- ber, when Esmond and Anderson filed an open records request with the city for invoices, 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. In the June compromise agree- ment, Anderson and Esmond rewrote their original open records request in order to get copies of the front of checks and bank statements over a three - year period, and agreed to pay at least $450 for copying costs. The city agreed to provide the docu- ments by June 12. All the Aggie action: www.aggiesports.com C The Eagle, Friday, November 5, 1999 LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 2418 WAS PASSED AND APPROVED ON OCTOBER 28, 1999 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION meeting in regular session at the Col- lege Station Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue, said no- tice of meeting posted in accordance with Title 5, Texas Gov - emment Code. Said Ordinance, signed by the Mayor and duly recorded in the official records of the city, is captioned as fol- lows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10, "TRAFFIC COLLLEGOEFSTATION, OXASDIBYN E CITY OF AMENDING CERTAIN OCIL A SEVERA- AUSE; AND DECLARING A PENALTY. BILIITY The ordinance provides for amendment to fees at the North gate Promenade Parking Lot located at 310 Church Street, College Station, Texas. The fees shall be $.50 from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and $1.00 from 6:00 P.M. to 2:00 a.m. A $4.00 per day fee will be assessed. And a special event fee shall be up to $10.00 per day. A complete text of the above named or- dinance is on file in the City Secretary's office. 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 Dollars Each day such violation shall Five I conti or be tars, permitted to 0 c Y permitted t continue, shall be deemed a separate offense. 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 College Station. Connie Hooks City Secretary 11-5-99,11-6 The Eagle, Sunday, November 6,1999 CS paving projects to begin Monday The city of College Station will begin work on three street overlay paving projects Monday. The work is expected to continue through Friday. The roadways will be reduced to one lane each way at the street con- struction sites, which are: ■ Brentwood Drive, from Texas Avenue to Anderson Street. ■ Welsh Avenue, from Honeysuck- le Lane to Rock Prairie Road. ■ Rock Prairie Road, from the Junior High School to Victoria Avenue. Residents are encouraged to slow down, drive carefully and watch for flag people and work zone signs. For more information, call Paul Urso at 764 -3690. The City of College Station's City Secretary's Office is accepting applications for a: RECORDS MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN The position serves as support to the City Secretary and other office personnel as needed. Duties include maintaining open record requests tracking system, researching and completing open record requests,( maintaining legal notices and affidavits of publication, and assisting with elections. This person would have extensive contact with internal and external customers, thus requiring great customer service skills and the ability to exercise discretion. Must be able to pass basic Microsoft Word and Excel by 50 %. This person must also be able to lift 30 to 50 Ibs as needed. 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: November 19, 1999 "Must submit a completed City of College Station application" Human Resources Department Apply at: City of College Station Mail to: Human Resources Department Fax: 1101 S. Texas Avenue job line: College Station, Texas 77840 Fax: 409 - 764 -3800 Web Address: www.lockon.com /iobline/cstx.htm The Eagle, Sunday, November 7,1999 The College Station Fire Department is accepting applications for the position 01 of: ENTRY LEVEL FIREFIGHTER Minimum Requirements 1. High School Diploma/ G.E.D. and 2. Current Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) Basic Structural Certification and a current Texas Department of Health (TDH) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic or above Certification or Current TDH EMT — Paramedic. Will be required to become TCFP Basic Structural Certified. Salary and Benefits Entry level salary is $23,137 - $24,3441year. Additional pay for associate or bachelors degree or advanced TCFP certifications and paramedic certification (upon meeting department requirements.) Excellent benefit package. To apply, contact: City of College Station, Human Resources 11 of Texas Avenue, College Station, TX 77840 409- 764-3517 (phone) 409 - 764 -3800 (fax) Internet: lockon.com/lobline/cstx.htm Application deadline: November 19,1999 Proof of ualifications must accom an ;innficatiQnl EOE/M/FN /D The City of College Station's Public Works Department is currently recruiting for the position of: 0- WASTE REDUCTION I MANAGER This person will be responsible for administering the current curbside recycling collection program, developing a recycling collection for multi - family and large g recycled, pen avenues finding markets forprolucts notcurrentlyy being recycledl The requirements for this position include a bachelor's degree in business, environmental science, communications, education, public administration, management or related field. Must have a valid Class C driver's license and a safe driving record. A Solid Waste Technician Letter of Competency issued by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission is required. "C" certification must be obtained within 6 months and an "A" certification must be obtained within 3 years. Candidate will possess considerable knowledge of public relations, marketing techniques and solid waste and recycling regulations. Must have good public speaking and customer service skills. Ability to read and interpret state and local regulations, city, departmental and divisional policies and procedures. Salary: $27,138- $29,851/Year D.O.Q. Deadline to apply: November 30, 1999 Apply at: City of College Station Human Resources Department 1101 S. Texas Avenue Mail to: P O Box 9960 College Station, TX 77842 Fax: 409- 764 -3800 job line: 409- 764 -3704 Internet: www.lock3n.com/ioblineLc MARK YOUR CALENDARS! BRAZOS VALLEY SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1999 AT THE BRAZOS CENTER - 3232 BRIARCREST, BRYAN 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM NO Tires, Ammunition, Explosives, Medical Waste, Gas Cylinders, Household Trash, Business Waste, Fireworks, Flares, Radioactive Wastes, or Smoke Detectors will be accepted at the event. For More Information, Call the Household Hazardous Waste Hotline: 7643809 Phonebook Recycling: 7643690 or 821 -5900 Sponsored By: BV89MA VWOS VALLEY SM9 WASTE MANNUAENT AMEWT In part by Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission, Texas Commercial Waste, and the Cities rk Bryan and College Station The Eagle, Sunday, November 7, 1999 f r] REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 00 -09 Fuel - Annual Contract The City of College Sta tion is accepting bids for th, above referenced item. Bid . will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, Novembei 22, 1999, at which time bid: will be opened at City Hall. 411 bids received after thal :ime will be returned unop- =,ned. A complete set of specifica- tions and bidding documents is available at the above ad- dress, Mon -Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. A prebid meeting is sched- uled for November 11 at 2:00 PM in the Training Room at City Hall. Attend- ance at this meeting is not mandatory but highly en- couraged for all interested bidders. Questions regarding this bid should be directed to James A. Polasek, Senior Buyer, (409) 764 -3558. 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. 11 /8/99 & 11 /15/99 CS woman reports sexual assault A College Station woman was allegedly sexually assaulted Sunday while asleep in her bed, police said. The woman woke up about 6:30 a.m. at her home on San Pedro Street and discovered a male acquaintance having sexual intercourse with her, police said. She pushed the man away, police said, and he left the home. No arrests have been made, and the incident is under investigation. The Eagle, Monday, November 8,1999 RFO #00 -16 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS The City Of College Station is requesting qualification statements for Engineering Design Services for Exten- sion of .Longmire Street. Qualification statements will be received until 4:00 pm, November 18, 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. 11 -1 -99, 11 -8 -99 AGGREGATE AND SPECIFIC STOP LOSS The City of College Station will be accepting sealed competitive bids for Aggre- gate and Specific Stop Loss for their self- funded employ- ee benefit plan to be effec- tive January 1, 2000. The TML Group Benefits Risk Pool will be conducting the bid for the City. Bids will be available No- vember 4, 1998 and can be obtained by contacting the TML Group Benefits Risk Pool between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at (512)719 -6500 Ext. 6523. Address bids to the attention of Keri Vinson, TML Group Benefits Risk Pool, 1821 Rutherford Lane, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78754 -5151. Bids must be in a sealed en- velope, opening date and time, and item(s) to be bid, marked clearly on the lower left-hand corner. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud, and tabulated at 2:00 P.M. on November 22, 1999 at the Texas Municipal Cen- ter, 1821 Rutherford Lane, Suite 300, Austin, TX. 11-8-99, 11 -15 -99 :HA'NGES ARE MADE IN DETERMINATIONS OF BASE FLOOD ELEVATIONS FOR THE ;ITY OF COLLEGE STATION, BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS, UNDER THE NATIONAL FLOOD VSURANCEPROGRAM )n July 2, 1992, the Federal Emergency Management Agency identified Special Flood Hazard areas (SFHAs) in the City of Col ge Station, Brazos County, Texas, through issuance of a ood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)he Mitigation Directorate has determined that modification I the elevations of the flood having a 1- percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any iven year (base flood) for certain locations in this community is appropriate. The modified base ood elevations (BFEs) 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), 2 U. S. C. 4001 -4128, and 44 CFR Part 65. -lydrologic and hydraulic analyses was performed to incorporate construction of one 50 -foot- ;pan and two 40- foot -span bridges for the State highway 6 crossing over Spring Creek and one 36- inch - diameter corrugated -metal pipe culvert beneath an unnamed road that crosses Spring ;reek Tributary D and more detailed topographic information for Spring Creek from its conflu- mce with Lick Creek to the confluence of Spring Creek Tributary D; Spring Creek Tributary A rom its confluence with Spring Creek to approximately 1,550 feet upstream, Spring Creek Tribu- ary B from its confluence with Spring Creek to approximately 3,900 feet upstream; Tributary to Spring Creek Tributary B from its confluence with Spring Creek Tributary B to approximately 600 eet upstream; Spring Creek Tributary C from its confluence with Spring Creek to approximately 1,250 feet upstream; Spring Creek Tributary D from its confluence with Spring Creek to approxi- mately 3,000 feet upstream; and Tributary to Spring Creek Tributary D from its confluence with Spring Creek Tributary D to approximately 2,200 feet upstream. This has resulted establishment A BFEs and SFHA boundary delineations for Spring Creek and its tributaries. The table below ndicates existing and modified BFEs for selected locations along the affected lengths of the flooding source(s) cited above. Existing BFE Modified BFE Location lfeetl' (feed' Spring Creek: At East Frontage Lane None 263 Approximately 4,000 feet upstream of East Frontage Lane None 270 Spring Creek Tributary A: Approximately 900 feet upstream of confluence with Spring Creek None 267 Approximately 1,400 feet upstream of confluence with Spring Creek None 271 Spring Creek Tributary B: Approximately 100 feet upstream of confluence with Spring Creek None 273 Approximately 3,000 feet upstream of confluence with Spring Creek None 283 Tributary to Spring Creek Tributary B: Approximately 500 feet upstream of confluence with Spring Creek Tributary B None 286 Spring Creek Tributary C: Approximately 1,000 ieet upstream of confluence with Spring Creek None 281 Spring Creek Tributary D: At unnamed road None 292 Approximately 9,000 feet upstream of confluence with Spring Creek None 311 Tributary to Spring Creek Tributary D: Approximately 500 feet upstream of confluence with Spring Creek Tributary D None 303 Approximately 1,400 feet upstream of confluence with Spring Creek Tributary D None 311 'National Goodetic Vertical Datum, rounded to nearest whole foot C The Eagle, Tuesday, November 9, 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- 1999 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 11 -9 -99, 11 -16 -99 Officials to discuss school financing The Bryan and College Station city councils, Bryan and College Station boards of trustees and the Brazos County Commissioners Court will have a special meeting Wednesday to discuss school financing. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. in assembly room No. 2 of the Brazos Center, 3232 Briarcrest Drive. CS man surrenders in assault case A College Station man turned him- self in to authorities Monday in con- nection with an aggravated assault with a knife last week, police said. Mark Anthony Ryan was in the Col- lege Station police department jail on Monday night in lieu of $75,000 bail for an aggravated assault charge and $1,000 bail for the charge of unlawful carrying of a weapon. Aggravated assault is a third - degree felony pun- ishable by two to 10 years in prison and a possible fine of no more than $10,000. Unlawful carrying of a weapon is a Class A misdemeanor, which carries a no more than one year in jail and a possible fine of no more than $4,000. A man in a white car assaulted Eric Vaughn Schultze, 20, while they were at a red light Thursday on Wellborn Road and Joe Routt Boulevard, police said. The drivers had earlier been involved in a traffic incident in Bryan, and Schultze told police the man fol- lowed him to College Station. At the stop light, the man approached Schultze's vehicle and began kicking it, police said. Schultze left his vehicle and received minor cuts to his face with a knife. The Eagle, Tuesday, November 9,1999 Council discusses growth Board, zoning panel may hire consultant By COLLEEN KAVANAGH Eagle Staff Writer College Station officials on Monday dis- cussed hiring an outside consultant to focus on areas of the city that are either not addressed by the comprehensive plan or have changed since the plan's adoption in 1997. The City Council met with the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Zoning Board of Adjustments to discuss the plan and list areas within the city that they are con- cerned about, including the F.M. 158 -Texas 30- F.M. 60 triangle, Earl Rudder Freeway South (Texas 6) and Wolf Pen Creek. "Some are areas not McILHANEY addressed by the com- prehensive plan, and others are areas we've experienced growth or economic changes in and need to be updated," said Mayor Lynn Mcll- haney. The commission and city staff will review the lengthy list and work together to determine which items they can handle and which ones they need outside help to address. Staff will bring the prioritized list back to the council, which will decide if the issues can be addressed with existing resources, if the planning staff needs addi- tional resources or if a consultant needs to be hired. The list of areas and concerns also includes: the Rock Prairie Road realign- ment, infill development, the Wellborn road corridor, transportation through the city, code enforcement and getting the city ahead of development. "I feel like we've been in a time warp for the past two and a half years trying to catch up with development, McIlhaney said. Members of all three entities agreed that the city needs resident input over what areas of the city need to be addressed and how to fix or prevent problems that come with speedy growth. See COUNCIL, Page A2 I J C The Eagle, Tuesday, November 9,1999 College Station City Council Workshop Meeting Thursday, November 11, 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)i" 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 Centralized Customer Service, Council Issue #18. 3. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a policy for City participation in upgrading of private alleys and accepting them as public infrastructure. 4. Committee Reports. 5. Agenda Request by Councilmembers. 6. Council Calendars. 7. Hear Visitors (5:45 p.m.) 8. Executive Session will immediately follow the workshop meeting in the Training Room. Items that might be discussed: Pending and Contemplated Litigation, Economic Development Negotiations. 9. Final action on Executive Session, if necessary. Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. 10. Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation. Consider request for absence from meeting. Presentations to: 1999 Excellence In Purchasing Award Veteran's Day College Station Environmental Excellence Award, Dr. Roy Hartman Consent Agenda Discussion and possible action on the following items: 11.1 Minutes for City Council workshop and regular meeting, October 28, 1999. 11.2 Bid No. 0012 - The purchase of a 50k W Diesel Generator, trailer mounted. Recommend award to lowest, responsible bidder meeting specifications, Await Rentals for $24,603.31. 11.3 An ordinance amending Chapter 3 "Building Regulations" of the Code of Ordinances by amending certain sections as set out, dissolving the Electrical Examining Board. 11.4 Approval of exemptions from competitive bidding as described more fully in LGC 252.022(a)(7) a procurement of items that are available from only one source. 11.5 A request for oversize participation in the amount of $7,309 for extension of a 12 -inch water line from the intersection of Harvey Road and State Highway 158, northwest approximately 250 feet along Highway 158. The line will be constructed with the Final Plat for the Super "B" Subdivision. 11.6 A contract for consulting services with Shapiro & Company for the Marketing Communications Campaign and Implementation Plan. Also, approve a General Fund contingency transfer in the amount of $19,200. 11.7 A resolution supporting the College Station Soccer Club's application for grant funds from the United States Soccer Foundation. Funds used to install lighting on four soccer fields at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex. 11.8 A contract with Texas A &M College of Architecture for development of an easement layer in the City's GIS. This contract is not to exceed $48,000. 11.9 Discussion and possible action on an employee agreement with Thomas E. Brymer for the position of City Manager for the City of College Station. - Regular Agenda - Discussion and possible action on the following items: 12.1 Public hearing. Rezoning request from A -P Administrative Professional to -B Business Commercial for property located in the Henton Subdivision )etween Lincoln Avenue and University Drive, 12.2 Public hearing. An ordinance amending the Wolf Pen Creek Zoning District egulations. 2.3 A resolution casting 388 votes for the Brazos County Appraisal District 3oard of Directors. 2.4 The 1999 Gainsharing Distribution. 2.5 A consulting service contract for a compensation consultant to conduct a ay plan study. 3. Council Monitoring Report. 4. The City Council may convene into executive session following the regular ieeting to discuss matters posted on the executive session agenda for 0/28/99. 5. Final action on executive session, if necessary. 5. Adjourn. rFIJ 4 to a P CD a 0 C CD Q 0 IC changes • o with council e , boards and elines so that to to re eXa evelopment action� ean � thi ngs are gef g n e Counci G5 d > le oritize the toaexpect com- bu raised aot council will pri" et ked worked s COLLEEN KAVANAGH Concerns g reasonab m. that's she said. centere Eagle Sta.� Writer issues and now The comet pletlon, of the dis cussion and is- itY, pre have the S on will review o M ob O °d 11bo h oOdshae d Any changes to College Sta list again ne Ttie ig v tion's subdivision and develop- tunny issues rope ment ordinances will come after those is before the coon the effect rental gods. the City Council further examines addressed cil takes final on the neighbOrh Dennis at a point what's impor which an Maloney that pro perties concerns raised Tuesday Mayor �' action, Councllm with the Planning and tant," Mcll- come as with deter meeting could said it is not rental p zoning Commission and the Zon hY y said. ,We MALONEY Mc ane said. are the problem McILHANEY borhoods. ing Board of Adjustments. here to ake early as January I've gotten, like . older neigh r ental are all unity and m 1 have roblem col - Members of the three groups "The feedback MY problem nin and discussed development codes and serve the co mm unity direction to staff that tonight Cod can Pi IS the membe a ril prope rties brie Said ". ck out th specific parts sure we quality of life in Zoning th ha l town, regulations, citing sp gi Protect the q while making that yo u home Of ordinances that may need to be will p to sit down is when Y from ardize not o pportunity „ S he s as But rental properties revised. Concerns ed residents the et sure that we it jeop but the appreciative talk in its weed properties. number of unrel land- only the ordinances about these Issues, 1n a A8 single - family dwellings, lot enforcement of those ordinances this isn't just about o — C ' HANGES, pag scape requirements, parking, through a also about h ags brought up See sizes and the number of principal because er ode g °ing Each ht back to the differ structures allowed on a single lot. growth period." will brief the COUncIl will ac broug "I think that the fact that these City staff the boards and commissions see on the concerns raised, an Changes Frown Al Other concerns included the Northgate area, infill develop- ments, buffering elements, the number of bedrooms allowed per apartment, and design for special and districts* In addition to reviews, officials suggested stricter enforcement of ordi- s, removing on- street park- naning ce ce night, and placing time llm- its on conditional -use permits issued by the commission• bodies On Monday, the three discussed the city's c f the - e ty sive plan and areas of the that either are not addr ea since the plan or have adop ted in 1997 the plan was The three bodies Plan meet ° follow t least twice onc year from the through discuss con - two meetings s e in the future. terns as they • REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 00 -04 Crape Myrtle Tree Planting and Maintenance on FM2818 /Harvey Mitchell Parkway The City of College Station 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 Project Location The project is located on FM2818 /Harvey Mitchell Parkway, south of Villa Ma- ria to south of George Bush Drive. General Description The project consists of in- stallation of 860 Crape Myr- tles with a two - year's main- tenance and purchase of steel edging, weed cloth and mulch. until 2:00 PM, November 24, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unop- ened. A complete set of specifica- tions and bidding documents is available at the above ad- dress. Mon -Fri. 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Questions regarding this project should be directed to Cynthia Sciulli, Buyer, (409) 764 -3557. 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 for further information this and available bids, tabula - tions and plan holder lists. Services Tod James Robert "Bob" Everett Jr., memorial, 10 a.m., St. David's Epis- copal Church in Laurinburg, N.C. Howard Farrar Finley, graveside, 1 p.m., Caldwell Masonic Cemetery. August Brinkman, 2 p.m., St. James Lutheran Church in Lexington, church cemetery. Oquilla Conway Foster, 2 p.m., Hillier Funeral Home in Bryan; pri- vate family burial will be at a later date. Bessie Mae Starns. 2 p.m. J.M. Day Funeral Home in Madisonville, Midway City Cemetery. Betty Krenek, graveside, 3 p.m., College Station City Cemetery. Patti Ann Paul Elliot, memorial, 4 p.m., St. Thomas Episcopal Church in College Station. 11/10/99 & 11/17/99 The Eagle, Wednesday, November 10, 1999 Betty Krenek Nov. 5, 1923 — Nov. 2, 1999 Graveside services for Betty Krenek, 75, of Bryan are set for 3 p.m. Friday at College Station City Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direc- tion of Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan. Mrs. Krenek died Tuesday at her res- idence. She was born in Houston, was a homemaker and a retired dental tech- nician. She was a Catholic. Survivors include her husband, Bryant Krenek of Bryan; a son and daughter -in -law, Bryant and Amy Krenek Jr. of Nacogdoches, Texas; a daughter and son -in -law, Debbie and Melvin Mad- dox of Bryan; a nephew; two grandchil- dren; and three great - grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Hospice Brazos Valley, 205 E. 29th, Bryan, Texas 77802. Services Today Catherine Lenore Frazer, grave- side, 11 a.m., Assumption Ceme- tery in Austin. Robert S. Hays, 2 p.m., Hillier Funeral Home in Bryan, College Station City Cemetery. Marshall Barnard LaRue, grave- side. 2 p.m., Mesquite Cemetery near Lexington, Texas. Mary Helen Howard, 2:30 p.m., Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan, Bryan City Cemetery. agenda. By COLLEEN 13A Eagle Stoff Writer The College Station City Coun- cil on Thursday will consider sev- eral changes to Wolf Pen Creek Zoning District regulations, one of which includes prohibiting indi- vidual buildings larger than 20,000 square -feet. The council also will consider distributing $336,401 among employees eligible for the city's gainsharing program. In June 1998, the council adopt- ed the revised Wolf Pen Creek Master Plan. An ordinance amendment implementing the land -use portion of the plan was approved by the Planning and by the council. One year later, the commission directed staff to bring the amend- ment up again. The commission had a public hearing on the amendment in August and tabled it to clarify some of the language. In October, the commission rec- ommended approval by a 4 -3 vote. The other proposed changes in the amendment are: ■ Defining large and small retail development and pedestrian character, and adding design cri- teria to address the aesthetics of the exterior building and parking lot. ■ Permitting only apartments that were built before July 1, 1998. dential uses in the district. ■ Giving the Design Review Board more authority to decide minor changes to existing sites. Examples of minor changes include modifying signs and repainting buildings. The changes can still be appealed to the com- mission if the applicant is not sat- isfied with the review board's decision. According to the proposed ordi- nance, development should con- sist largely of retail commercial uses and restaurants and enter- tainment uses that will enhance and support tourism in the vision of the master plan. In another item, city employees uld receive $500 from the city's gainsharing program if approved by the council. The program is designed to encourage employees to find ways to reduce costs and generate bud- get savings. City employees saved $1.015 mil- lion during fiscal 1999, two- thirds of which goes back to the city. The remaining third is distributed among the city's employees. if the council approves the gainsharing distribution for this year, every eligible employee will receive $500. Budget manager Jeff Kersten said the program has helped See COUNCIL, Page A14 council Wolf Pen Zon * g on A AGH Zoning Commission and denied ■ Prohibiting any more resi- co Cou From A9� employees think about what they are doing and has increased effi- ciency. "The whole point of the pro- gram is to try to get employees to look at things they do on a daily basis to be more productive, save money and provide better service at lower cost," he said. "They see the benefit at the end of the year if they're able to do that." in other action, the council will consider: ■ Contracting with a consul- tant for a pay plan study not to exceed $50,000. A request for pro- posals was sent to potential con- sultants in September and received in October. After inter- viewing three firms, staff is rec- ommending Fox Lawson & As sO - ciates of Phoenix for $44,060. ■ Approving Tom Brymer's employee agreement for city manager. ■ Supporting the College Sta- tion Soccer Club's application for grant funds from the United States Soccer Foundation. The funds would be used to install lighting on four of the soccer fields to be constructed at the Vet- erans Park and Athletic Complex. The workshop will start at 4 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall, 1101 Texas Ave. The reg- ular meeting will begin at 7 p.m. w9ckoiWch The Eagle, K• t vemberlO,1999 a t�. a a c n )i ,c u U t� T: U a .i z Local groups get set to celebrate holiday By LAURA HIPP Eagle Staff Writer Two of the first memorials to honor veterans in Brazos County will be presented Thursday and other groups will remember those who served during their Veterans Day celebrations. The site for the Brazos All Wars Memorial will be dedicated at 1 p.m. Thursday at the College Station Veterans Park and Athletic Complex, on Harvey Road east of Earl Rudder Freeway (Texas 6). The event launches the fund- raising and design phase for the memorial, organizers said. The memorial is expected to be completed in about three years, said Craig Carter, who heads the steering committee for the project. Members of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars post and others are planning the memori- al. ,, It's important to have a place for young peo- ple to go and see the sacrifices made for free- dom." Carter said. Other Veterans Day events in the area include: ■ U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady, R -The Woodlands, Assault suspect arrested in Brenham A suspect in an aggravated robbery last week in College Station has been arrested in Brenham, police said. Michael Wayne Pena was being held in the Washington County Jail on Tues- day night awaiting transport to College Station. He is charged with aggravated assault and unlawful carrying of a weapon. A man assaulted Eric Vaughn Schultze, 20, while they were at a traf- fic light Thursday, police said. The dri- vers earlier had been involved in a traf- fic incident and Schultze told police the man and his passenger followed him. Mark Anthony Ryan turned himself in to College Station police Monday. He was being held in the Brazos County Jail on Tuesday night in lieu of $75,000 bail on an aggravated assault charge and $1,000 bail on a charge of unlaw- ful carrying of a weapon. director Paula Ralls said Tuesday. Volunteers went throughout Brazos and the surrounding counties to make an accurate count of the homeless. Respondents answered a variety of questions such as educational and criminal backgrounds. Officials said the count could assist local social service agencies in better serving the homeless population. Holiday From A9 —� will speak at a Bryan- College Sta- tion Chamber of Commerce breakfast at 6:45 a.m. at the Briar - crest Country Club in Bryan. Brady will speak on a variety of issues and talk about Congress' activities in 2000. The cost is $12 for members and $15 for the gen- eral public. For more informa- tion, call 260 -5200. Later in the day, Brady will address a Veterans Day : event sponsored by American Legion Post No. 159, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4692 and Disabled American Veterans Chapter No. 200. His speech will begin at 11 a.m. at the Legion post, 101 Waco Street in Bryan. ■ The Rotary Club of Bryan will host a ceremony at 10 a.m. at Heritage Park, on Hutchins Avenue between 30th and 31st streets. A monument will mark the burial place of items left at the "Vietnam Wall Experience" dis- play in April at the George Bush Presidential Library and Muse- um. The mayors of Bryan and College Station will speak, as well 1dt1txAA y as Col. Jim Ray, a Vietnam -era The Eagle, T nesdey, Novem&.�. prisoner of war. The Texas Aggie Band bugler will play Taps. ■ Jane Long Middle School sixth - graders will host a "Tribute to Veterans" program. It will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the big gym of the school at 1106 North Har- vey Mitchell Parkway (F.M. 2818). The program will include musi- cal presentations by the band, student readings, a guest speaker and a recognition ceremony for veterans who attend. Refresh- ments will be served from 8:45 to 9:20 a.m. For more information, call 821- 6500. ■ The Sam Rayburn Middle School Student Council will host its annual Veterans Day assem- bly from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. The school is at 1048 North Earl Rudder Freeway (Texas 6). The program will include musi- cal selections from the school band and choir, the posting and retiring of colors by the Texas A &M University Color Guard, speeches by Student Council offi- cers and a message from Merrill Green, former Bryan High School football coach and athletic direc- tor. Veterans will be honored with certificates and words of appreci- ation. For more information, call 731- 7600. CS employees to receive $500 bonus By COLLEEN I AVANAGH Eagle Staff Writer The College Station City Council on Thursday approved a program that will give 550 city employees a $500 bonus, and postponed a vote on a proposed ordi- nance amendment for the Wolf Pen Creek Zoning District. More than $330,000 will be distributed among employees as a part of the city's gainsharing program, which is designed to encourage employees to find ways to reduce costs and generate budget sav- ings. City employees saved $1.015 million during fiscal 1999, two - thirds of which goes back to the city. The remainin g third is distributed among the city' employees. After benefits and taxes ar e taken out, eligible employees each w receive $500, officials said. Several developers and landowners opposed the ordinance amendment dur- ing a public hearing, with many saying they did not feel they were adequately notified or involved in the amendment's development process. Developer Paul Clarke questioned some of the amendment's details, which include a requirement for a sidewalk with landscaping and benches from the perimeter of a development to its main s entrance. ill "It's poor timing and poor planning," he said. The council asked that city staff and a Planning and Zoning Commission sub- committee work with Wolf Pen Creek landowners and developers to make some minor changes to the proposal, which includes individual buildings larger than 20,000 square -feet and any See COUNCIL, Page A8 The Ea; Council F rom A 1 additional residential uses in the district. Council members James Massey, Winnie Garner, Ron Sil- via and Dennis Maloney said they support the ordinance, but minor details need to be figured out. "This ordinance is something I'm going to support as soon as we get those few things worked out," Garner said. "I'd like to see it brought back as soon as pbssible and move on with it." The other proposed changes include: ■ Defining large and small retail development and pedestri- an character, and adding design criteria to address the aesthetics of the exterior building and park- ing lot. ■ Giving the Design Review Board more authority to decide minor changes to existing sites. Examples of minor changes include modifying signs and repainting buildings. The changes still can be appealed to the commission if the applicant is not satisfied with the review board's decision. According to the proposed ordi- nance, development should con- sist largely of retail commercial uses, restaurants and entertain - ment uses that will enhance and support tourism in the area. In other action, the council: ■ Contracted with a consultant for a pay plan study not to exceed $50,000. A request for proposals was sent to potential consultants in September and received in October. After interviewing three firms, staff recommended Fox Lawson & Associates of Phoenix for $44,060. ■ Supported the College Station Soccer Club's application for grant funds from the United States Soccer Foundation. The funds would be used to install lighting on four of the soccer fields to be constructed at the Vet- erans Park and Athletic Complex. The City Council: ■ Postponed a vote on an ordi- nance amendment for the Wolf Pen Creek Zoning District ■ Contracted with a consultant for a pay plan study not to exceed $50,000. Fox Lawson & Associates of Phoenix is the firm recommended for the project. ■ Supported the College Sta- tion Soccer C!ub's application for grant funds from the United States Soccer Foundation. H Area hospitals reported the follow- ing births Thursday. The list may not be complete because some parents choose not to have their names list- ed. St. Joseph Regional Health Center November 7, 1999: Cameron and Donald R. House Jr., Hearne, a boy. November 8, 1999: Teresa Preston and Russell McMil- lian, College Station, a girl; Cynthia and Keith Lockley, Bren- ham, a boy; Tera L. Kane - Schmidt and Caleb Schmidt, Bryan, a girl; Staci and David Williams, College Station, a boy; Andree D. Mable, Navasota, a boy. November 9, 1999: Maria and Carmen Escorza, Bryan, a girl. College Station Medical Center November 10, 1999: Sarah and Brandon Franke, Col- lege Station, twins, a boy and girl; Beverly and Jaime Gracia, College Station, a girl. The Eagle, Friday, November 12,1999 Glen Ray May 23, 1923 — Nov. 9, 1999 Services for Glen Ray, 76, of Bryan are set for 2 p.m. Saturday in Ruby's Chapel at Jones - Washington Mortu- ary. The Rev. M.O. Cooper of the St. Matthew Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be in the Clayton Cemetery in College Station. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Mr. Ray died Tuesday at Sherwood Health Care Center. He was born in Bellville, Texas, and was a retired truck driver. Survivors include a step -son, James Washington of College Station; two step - daughters, Lucille Young of College Station and Lorraine Wash- ington of Dallas; four brothers, Arthur Lister Jr. and Roy Lister, both of Col- MARK YOUR CALEINDARS BRAZOS VALLEY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION I t'-00 0 �aw AND PHONEBOOK RECYCLING EVENT *"�Owow SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1S, 1999 AT THE BRAZOS CENTER- 3232 BRIARCREST, BRYAN 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM D NO Tires, Ammunition, Explosives, Medical Waste, Gas Cylinders, Household Trash, Business Waste, Fireworks, Flares, Radioactive Wastes, or Smoke Detectors will be accepted at the event. For More Information, Call the Household Hazardous Waste Hotline: 7643809 Phonebook Recycling: 7643690 or 821 -5900 Sponsored Or. BV A two$ VAUXY $0U WASTE MANAGEMENT NEWT In part by Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission, Texas Commercial Waste, and the Cities of Bryan and College Station saturdallovember 13,1999 The Eagle, CS man arrested in sex - assault case A College Station man was arrested Friday after allegedly sex - wally assaulting a woman at her residence. Thomas Blackwell, 21, was taken to the Brazos County Jail, yvhere he was released Friday after ;:,n posting a $5,000 bond. d- _• Court documents state the vic- 41m woke up at her College Station "residence at approximately 6:30 a.m. and discovered an acquain- tance having sexual intercourse N with her. The man left the woman's resi- dence, documents state, and later was questioned by police at his home before being taken into cus- tody. Services Todav Regina Marie Grych, 9 a.m., St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bre- mond, church cemetery. Marilyn Jean Goodenough, 10 a.m., Christ United Methodist Church in College Station, Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, III. Elnora G. Harris, 11 a.m., Roans Chapel Baptist Church in College Station, church cemetery. James Elton Pairett, 11 a.m., Schertz Funeral Home in Schertz, Texas. Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at Val Verde Cemetery in Holland, Texas. Mary Lois Harrison, 1 p.m., Shiloh Baptist Church in Madis- onville, West End Cemetery. Willie Ruth Blackshear Nicker- son, 1 p.m., Holiday- Jarvis Memor- ial Chapel in Navasota, Stone - hamville Cemetery in Stoneham. Willie Pearl Bowman Smith, 1 P.M., St. Mark's Baptist Church in College Station, Rest -Ever Ceme- tery in Bryan. Glen Ray, 2 p.m., Ruby's Chapel at Jones - Washington Mortuary, Clayton Cemetery in College Sta- tion. The Eagle, SaturdaWovember 13,1999 Area hospitals reported the follow- ing births Friday. The list may not be complete because some parents choose not to have their names list- ed. St. Joseph Regional Health Center November 9, 1999: Sheri and Perry Duderstadt, Bryan, a boy; Margarita and Alejandro Cruz. Bryan, a boy; Mary Magdaline Reyes and Jarred Jackson, College Station, a girl. College Station Medical Center November 11, 1999: Mandy Allen and Bryan Hunt, Col- lege Station, a boy. The following entities will be closed in observance of Veterans Day on Thursday: Postal Service: There will be no postal service Thursday. Normal service will resume Friday. Banks: Most banks will be closed in observance of the holi- :day. College Station city offices: Open. Bryan city offices: Open. Brazos County offices: Open. Bryan and College Station schools: Open. Texas A &M University: Open. Blinn College: Open. Staff reports REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 00 -09 Fuel - Annual Contract 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, November 22, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unop- ened. A complete set of specifica- tions and bidding documents is available at the above ad- dress, Mon -Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. A prebid meeting is sched- uled for November 12 at 10:00 AM in the Training Room at City Hall. Attend- ance at this meeting is not mandatory but highly en- couraged for all interested bidders. Questions regarding this bid should be directed to James A. Polasek, Senior Buyer, (409) 764 -3558. 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. 11/8/99 & 1 The Eagle, Monday November 15,1999 BID # 00 -18 Entrance to the Business Center The City of College Station 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, December 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 for a non- refund- able fee of $20.00 payable in cash. check or money order at the above address, Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Questions regarding this project should be directed to Cheryl Turney, Purchasing Manager (409) 764 -3823. 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. 11 /C 9 & 11/22/99 NOTICE The Eagle, TuesdayNovE GANGES ARE MADE IN DETERMINATIONS OF BASE FLOOD ELEVATIONS FOR THE TY OF COLLEGE STATION, BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS, UNDER THE NATIONAL FLOOD ISURANCE PROGRAM n July 2, 1992, the Federal Emergency Management Agency identified Special Flood Hazard , eas (SFHAs) in the City of College Station, Brazos County, Texas, through issuance of a ood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). The Mitigation Directorate has determined that modification the elevations of the flood having a 1- percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any ven year (base flood) for certain locations in this community is appropriate. The modified base )od elevations (BFEs) 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, s amended (Title XIII of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, Public Law 90 -448), 2 U. S. C. 4001 -4128, and 44 CFR Part 65. lydrologic and hydraulic analyses was performed to incorporate construction of one 50 -foot- pan and two 40- foot -span bridges for the State highway 6 crossing over Spring Creek and one 6 -inch- diameter corrugated -metal pipe culvert beneath an unnamed road that crosses Spring ;reek Tributary D and more detailed topographic information for Spring Creek from its conflu- nce with Lick Creek to the confluence of Spring Creek Tributary D; Spring Creek Tributary A , om its confluef'ICe with Spring Creek to approximately 1,550 feet upstream; Spring Creek Tribu- ary B from its confluence with Spring Creek to approximately 3,900 feet upstream; Tributary to ipring Creek Tributary B from its confluence with Spring Creek Tributary B to approximately 600 aet upstream: Spring Creek Tributary C from its confluence with Spring Creek to approximately ,250 feet upstream; Spring Creek Tributary D from its confluence with Spring Creek to approxi- nately 3,000 feet upstream; and Tributary to Spring Creek Tributary D from its confluence with ipring Creek Tributary D to approximately 2,200 feet upstream. This has resulted establishment )f BFEs and SFHA boundary delineations for Spring Creek and its tributaries. The table below ndicates existing and modified BFEs for selected locations along the affected lengths of the looding source(s) cited above. Existing BFE Modified BFE i.ocation _ (feet)` Spring Creek: At East Frontage Lane None 263 Approximately 4,000 feet upstream of 270 East Frontage Lane None Spring Creek Tributary A: Approximately 900 feet upstream of 267 confluence with Spring Creek None Approximately 1,400 feet upstream of 271 confluence with Spring Creek None Spring Creek Tributary B: Approximately 100 feet upstream of None 273 confluence with Spring Creek Approximately 3,000 feet upstream of 283 confluence with Spring Creek None Tributary to Spring Creek Tributary B: Approximately 500 feet upstream of 286 confluence with Spring Creek Tributary B None Spring Creek Tributary C: Approximately 1,000 feet upstream of 281 confluence with Spring Creek None Spring Creek Tributary D: None 2 ° At unnamed road Approximately 9,000 feel upstream of 311 confluence with Spring Creek None Tributary to Spring Creek Tributary D: Approximately 500 feet upstream of None 303 confluence with Spring Creek Tributary D Approximately 1,400 feet upstream of 311 confluence with Spring Creek Tributary D None '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 E days in which he or she can request, through the Chief Executive Officer of the community, th the Mitigation Directorate reconsider the determination. Any request for reconsideration must t based on knowledge of changed conditions or new scientific or technical data. All interest( parties are on notice that until the 90 -day period elapses, the Mitigation Directorate's determin 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 11 -9 -99, 11 -16 -99 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid 1t 00-19 Fire Dept. Uniforms The City of College Station 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, November 30,1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unop- ened. A complete set of specifica- tions and bidding docu- ments is available at the above address, Mon -Fri, 8:OOAM - 5:OOPM. Questions regarding this project should be directed James Polasek, Senior Buyer, (409) 764 -3558 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, tabulations and plan holder lists. 11- 16 -99, 11 -23 -99 Death Notices Marcella Marek, 84, of College Station died Monday in St. Joseph Rehabilitation Center. Arrangements are pending with Memorial Funeral 'Chapel in Bryan. Willie Lee Scales Neal, 98, of Bryan died Sunday at her home. Arrangements are pending with Peoples Mortuary in Bryan. Beulah Thompson, 75, of Bryan died Sunday ac her home. Arrangements are pending with Jones - Washington Mortuary in Bryan. 1 , The Eagle, Tuesday ' November 16,1999 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 00 -04 Crape Myrtle Tree Planting and Maintenance on FM2818 111arvey Mitchell Parkway The City of College Station 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 Project Location The project is located on FM2818 /Harvey Mitchell' Parkway, south of Villa Ma- ria to south of George Bush Drive. General Description The project consists of in- stallation of 860 Crape Myr- tles with a two - year's main- tenance and purchase of steel edging, weed cloth and mulch. until 2:00 PM, November 24, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unop- ened. A complete set of specifica- tions and bidding documents is available at the above ad- dress, Mon -Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Questions regarding this project should be directed to Cynthia Sciulli, Buyer, (409) 764 -3557. 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 100 Anderson Street, for parking lot improvements to the ex- isting facility. 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, December 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 cal, (409)764 -35 or (TDD) 1- 800- 735 -2989. 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 0.71 acres located at the northwest corner of Highway 6 and University Drive East, from C -B Business Commer- cial to R -5 Apartments Medi- um 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, December 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 For additional information, please contact me at -(409)764 -3570. Edwin Hard Transportation Planner 11 -17 -99 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. 11/10/99 & 11/17/99 11 -17 -99 REQUEST FOR BIDS BID # 00 -20 ROCK FOR LANDFILL The City of College Station 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, December 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 docu- ments is available at the above address, Mon -Fri. 8:OOAM - 5:OOPM. Questions regarding this project should be directed to Cheryl K. Turney, Purchas- ing Manager, (409) 764- 3823. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive 1 informalities and irregulari- ties. Please visit our website at www.ci.college-station.tx.us for further information on this and available bids, tab- ulations and plan holder lists. 11- 17 -99, 11 -24 -99 The Eagle, Wednesday, November 17, 1999 ra L01 Reagan V. Brown Sept. 20, 1921— Nov. 16, 1999 Services for Reagan V. Brown, 78, of Bryan are set for 10 a.m. Friday at the First United Methodist Church in Bryan. The Revs. Harrall Dunnam, Bob Rich - ers, Carroll Fancher and Morris House will officiate. Burial will be in College Station Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Memorial Funeral Chapel and from 9 a.m. until the time of the services Friday at the church. Mr. Brown died Tuesday in Brazos County. He was born in Henderson, Texas, and graduated in 1943 from Texas A &M University, where he earned three degrees. He was named Texas agricul- ture commissioner in 1977 and served in that position for six years. Texas A &M University's Association of Former Students awarded him the distin- guished service award. He also received the Agricultural Extension Ser- vice's Superior Service Award, Progres- sive Farmer magazine's "Man of the Year" award, and the Distinguished Service Award of the national Future Farmers of America. He was a rancher and a member of the American Legion Earl Graham Post No. 159 in Bryan. He served in World War II in the U.S. Army Infantry and obtained the rank of cap- tain. He was active with local charities and committees, such as the Federal Prison Community Relations Board and Twin City Mission. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Bryan. Survivors include his wife, Gladys Brown of Bryan; a son and daughter -in- law, Jimmy R. and Julie Brown of Odessa, Texas; a daughter and son -in- law, Beverly and John Preiss of College Station; two sisters and brothers -in -law, Dell and Charles Hutto of Henderson and Mary Emma and Johnny Peacock of Goliad, Texas; and a grandson. Memorials may be made to the Texas A &M Foundation for the Reagan Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund, Col- lege Station. Texas 77843 -1234. The Eagle, Thursday, November 18, 1999 u 4 CS firefighters battle 2 fires near A&M College Station firefighters Wednesday battled two blazes at the same location near the poultry sci- ence building on the campus of Texas A &M University. A dumpster filled with grass clip- pings and construction materials erupted in flames just before 10 a.m., fire department spokesman Bart Humphries said. The blaze was brought under control in an hour, he said. More than eight hours _later, it re- ignited, Humphries said. Firefighters brought that fire under control after 7:30 p.m., he said. Don Helton, assistant manager of hazardous material management at day A &M, said the cause of the blaze is being investigated. Thursday, November 18, 1999 The Eagle Reagan V. Brown Sept. 20, 1921— Nov. 16, 1999 'Services for Reagan V. Brown, 78, of Bryan are set for 10 a.m. Friday at the trust United Methodist Church in Bryan. Revs. Harrall Dunnam, Bob Rich &m, Carroll Fancher and Morris House will officiate. Burial will be in College Station Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p•m• Thursday at Memorial Funeral Chapel and from 9 a.m. until the time of the services Friday at the church. Mr. Brown died Tuesday In Brazos County. Texas, He was born in Henderson, and graduated in 1943 from Texas A &M University, where he earned three degrees. He was named Texas agricul ture commissioner in 1977 and served irk' that Position is Association of Former , &M University' Students awarded him the distin- ,jrished service award. He also _j ®ceived the Agricultural Extension Ser a Superior Service Award, Progres - Farmer magazine's "Man of the Year" award, and the Distinguished Service Award of the national Future �aFmers of America. He was a rancher ttid a member of the American Legion Furl Graham Post No. 159 in Bryan. He served in World War II in the U.S. Army Infantry and obtained the rank of cap- tain. He was active with local charities ,6nd committees, such as the Federal . Prison Community Relations Board and Twin City Mission. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in ` -- Bryan. Gladys r- Survivors include his wife, +Vrown of Bryan; a son and daughter-in- few, Jimmy R. and Julie Brown of Odessa, Texas; a daughter and son -in- law, Beverly and John Preiss of College `Station; two sisters and brothers -in - law , Deil and Charles Hutto of Henderson and Mary Emma and Johnny Peacock of Goliad, Texas; and a grandson. Memorials may be made to the Texas A &M Foundation for th Reagan Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund, lege Station, Texas 77843 -1234. C LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 2420 WAS PASSED AND AP- PROVED ON NOVEMBER 11, 1999 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION meet- ing in regular session at the College Station Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Ave- nue, said notice of meeting posted in accordance with Title 5, Texas Government Code. Said Ordinance, sign- ed by the Mayor and duly re- corded in the official records of the city, is captioned as follows: AN ORDINANCE REZONING A TRACT OF LAND TOTALING 2.06 ACRES, BEING 191.89 FEET OF LOTS 1 AND 2 OF THE HENTON SUBDIVI- SION, IN COLLEGE STA- TION, BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS. The ordinance provides for rezoning of 2.06 acres from A -P Administrative Profes- sional to C -B Business Com- mercial with the condition that a buffer be established meeting the Research and Development buffer require- ments wherever the newly created C -B and the adja- cent R -4 meet and that no penetration occur for vehicu- lar access, and with the rec- ommendation that the buffer not be required to run through the draingage basin but that the buffer be placed outside the parameters of the basin. 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 of College Station. Connie Hooks City Secretary 11- 19 -99, 11 -20 -99 LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 2419 WAS PASSED AND AP- PROVED ON NOVEMBER 11, 1999 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION meet- ing in regular session at the College Station Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Ave- nue, said notice of meeting posted in accordance with Title 5, Texas Government Code. Said Ordinance, sign- ed by the Mayor and duly re- corded in the official records of the city, is captioned as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3, "BUILDING REGULA- TIONS" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STA- TION, TEXAS, BY AMEND- ING CERTAIN SECTIONS AS SET OUT BELOW; PROVIDING A SEVERA- BILITY CLAUSE; AND DE- CLARING A PENALTY. The ordinance amends the licensing section of Chapter 3, Building Regulations by dissolving the Electrical Ex- amining Board. Any person, firm or corpora- tion, violating any of the pro- visions 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 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 date of pas- sage by the City Council, as provided by Section 35 of the Charter of the City of College Station. A com- plete text of the ordinance is on file in the City Secretary's office. Connie Hooks City Secretary 11-19-99,11-20-99 LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 2414 WAS PASSED AND AP- PROVED ON OCTOBER 14, 1999 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION meet- ing in regular session at the College Station Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Ave- nue, said notice of meeting posted in accordance with Title 5, Texas Government Code. Said Ordinance, sign- ed by the Mayor and duly re- corded in the official records of the city, is captioned as follows: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A MUNICI- PAL COURT BUILDING SECURITY FUND; PRO- VIDING FOR THE ASSESS- MENT AND COLLECTION OF A MUNICIPAL COURT BUILDING SECRUITY FEE; PROVIDING FOR A SEV- ERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EXPI- RATION DATE. The ordinance establishes a municipal court technology fund and provides for a fee of $4.00 to be assessed and collected as a court cost from each defendant upon conviction in Municipal Court for misdemeanor offense committed on or after No- vember 1, 1999. 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 con- tinue or be permitted to con- tinue, shall be deemed a separate offense. Said Ordi- nance shall become effec- tive immediately upon pas- sage by the City Council. Connie Hooks City Secretary 11- 19 -99, 11 -20 -99 LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 2413 WAS PASSED AND AP- PROVED ON OCTOBER 14, 1999 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION meet- ing in regular session at the College Station Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Ave- nue, said notice of meeting posted in accordance with Title 5, Texas Government Code. Said Ordinance, sign- ed by the Mayor and duly re- corded in the official records of the city, is captioned as follows: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A MUNICI- PAL COURT BUILDING SECURITY FUND: PRO - VIDING FOR THE ASSESS- MENT AND COLLECTION OF A MUNICIPAL COURT BUILDING SECRUITY FEE: PROVIDING FOR A SEV ERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EXPI- RATION DATE. Fhe ordinance establishes a municipal court building se- ;urity fee and provides for a ee of $3.00 to be assessed and collected as a court cost from each defendant upon conviction in Municipal Court for misdemeanor offense committed on or after No- vember 1, 1999- Any person, firm or corpora tion violating any provision of this chapter shall bE deemed guilty of a misde meanor, and upon convictio, thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not less that Twenty Five Dollars ($25.00 nor more than Five Hundre Dollars, ($50000). Eac day such violation shall cor tinue or be permitted to cor tinue. shall be deemed separate offense. Said Ord nance shall become effei tive immediately upon pa: sage by the City Council. Connie Hooks City Secretary 11-19-99,11-20-99 �„ The Eagle, Friday, November 19, 1999 LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 2419 WAS PASSED AND AP- PROVED ON NOVEMBER 11, 1999 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION meet- ing in regular session at the College Station Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Ave- nue, said notice of meeting posted in accordance with Title 5, Texas Government Code. Said Ordinance, sign- ed by the Mayor and duly re- corded in the official records of the city, is captioned as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3, "BUILDING REGULA- TIONS" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STA- TION, TEXAS, BY AMEND- ING CERTAIN SECTIONS AS SET OUT BELOW; PROVIDING A SEVERA- BILITY CLAUSE; AND DE- CLARING A PENALTY. The ordinance amends the licensing section of Chapter 3, Building Regulations by dissolving the Electrical Ex- amining Board. Any person, firm or corpora- tion, violating any of the pro- visions 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 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 date of pas- sage by the City Council, as provided by Section 35 of the Charter of the City of College Station. A com- plete text of the ordinance is on file in the City Secretary's office. Connie Hooks City Secretary 11- 19 -99, 11 -20 -99 LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 2420 WAS PASSED AND AP- PROVED ON NOVEMBER 11, 1999 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION meet- ing in regular session at the College Station Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Ave- nue, said notice of meeting posted in accordance with Title 5, Texas Government Code. Said Ordinance, sign- ed by the Mayor and duly re- corded in the official records of the city, is captioned as follows: AN ORDINANCE REZONING A TRACT OF LAND TOTALING 2.06 ACRES, BEING 191.89 FEET OF LOTS 1 AND 2 OF THE HENTON SUBDIVI- SION, IN COLLEGE STA- TION, BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS. The ordinance provides for rezoning of 2.06 acres from A -P Administrative Profes- sional to C -B Business Com- mercial with the condition that a buffer be established meeting the Research and Development buffer require- ments wherever the newly created C -B and the adja- cent R -4 meet and that no penetration occur for vehicu- lar access, and with the rec- ommendation that the buffer not be required to run through the draingage basin but that the buffer be placed outside the parameters of the basin. 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 of College Station. Connie Hooks City Secretary 11-19-99,11-20-99 LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 2413 WAS PASSED AND AP- PROVED ON OCTOBER 14, 1999 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION meet- ing in regular session at the College Station Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Ave- nue, said notice of meeting posted in accordance with Title 5, Texas Government Code. Said Ordinance, sign- ed by the Mayor and duly re- corded in the official records of the city, is captioned as follows: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A MUNICI- PAL COURT BUILDING SECURITY FUND; PRO- VIDING FOR THE ASSESS- MENT AND COLLECTION OF A MUNICIPAL COURT BUILDING SECRUITY FEE; PROVIDING FOR A SEV- ERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EXPI- RATION DATE. The ordinance establishes a municipal court building se- curity fee and provides for a fee of $3.00 to be assessed and collected as a court cost from each defendant upon conviction in Municipal Court for misdemeanor offense committed on or after No- vember 1. 1999. 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 con- tinue or be permitted to con- tinue, shall be deemed a separate offense. Said Ordi- nance shall become effec- tive immediately upon pas- sage by the City Council. Connie Hooks City Secretary 11- 19 -99, 11 -20 -99 LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 2414 WAS PASSED AND AP- PROVED ON OCTOBER 14, 1999 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION meet- ing in regular session at the College Station Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Ave- nue, said notice of meeting posted in accordance with Title 5, Texas Government Code. Said Ordinance, sign- ed by the Mayor and duly re- corded in the official records of the city, is captioned as follows: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A MUNICI- PAL COURT BUILDING SECURITY FUND; PRO- VIDING FOR THE ASSESS- MENT AND COLLECTION OF A MUNICIPAL COURT BUILDING SECRUITY FEE; PROVIDING FOR A SEV- ERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EXPI- RATION DATE. The ordinance establishes a municipal court technology fund and provides for a fee of $4.00 to be assessed and collected as a court cost from each defendant upon conviction in Municipal Court for misdemeanor offense committed on or after No- vember 1, 1999. 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 con- tinue or be permitted to con- tinue, shall be deemed a separate offense. Said Ordi- nance shall become effec- tive immediately upon pas- sage by the City Council. Connie Hooks City Secretary 11- 19 -99, 11 -20 -99 C The Eagle, Saturday, November 20, 1999 It college Station residents vote to incorporate area ■ Editor's Note: As the new millennium approaches, it is an appropriate time to look back on our community and reflect on where we have come from. In this continu- ing series of articles from the archives of The Bryan - College Station Eagle, we will look back at those historical moments. This installment looks at the incorporation of College Station. It is by Gary Halter, a for- mer mayor of College Station who teaches political science at Texas A &M University. Incorporation In October of 1938, the citizens of College Station voted 217 to 39 in favor of incorporation. The polling place was in the International and Great Northern (IG &N) depot, adding a "sym- bolic touch" to the election. After a meeting in the Chemistry Building on Nov. 11, 1938, a unified slate of candidates was nominated. These men — John Benney, Lecther P. Gabbard, Gilbert J. Samuelson, George W. Wilcox, Alvan Mitchell, Luther G. Jones and John Sam Hopper (Marshall) — were elected to office on Nov. 28, 1938. Since all members of the new council THE MILLENNIUM PROTECT 2000 THE BRYAN- COLLEGE STATION EAGLE were faculty members at Texas A &M College, a problem immediately devel- oped. Section 33 -40 of Article 16 of the Texas Constitution prohibited a person from holding two positions of public trust and receiving pay for both. The provision had been added to the Constitution in 1876 because of the practice under the Reconstruction era — especially during Gov. E.J. Davis' administration — of the governor appointing members of the Legislature to good - paying state jobs. Some College Station residents felt that the question was raised by Bryan residents in an effort to prevent the city from existing or severely limiting the number of people who could hold office. Officially, the question was raised by the college comptroller. After some delay, Assistant Attorney General William McCraw ruled that the recently elected officials could not be paid their state salaries and hold elected office. The elected officials refrained from taking the oath of office and asked for an official attorney general's opinion. On Feb. 24, 1939, Attorney General A.G. Mann ruled that college employees were not state officials and could receive state pay and hold local office. The new council took office that same day, with Ernest Langford replac- ing Samuelson. NEXT: First council meeting . L The Eagle, Sunday, November 21, 1999 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL #00 -17 BID # 00 -18 Entrance to the Business Center The City of College Station 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, December 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 for a non- refund- able fee of $20.00 payable in cash, check or money order at the above address, Mon- Fri. 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Questions regarding this project should be directed to Cheryl Turney, Purchasing Manager (409) 764 -3823. 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. 11/15/99 & 11/22/99 Land Agent Services for Obtaining Right -of -Ways and Easements The City of College Station is soliciting Proposals (RFP's) from firms who are interested and qualified to serve as a "Land Agent" for the City and perform land acquisition services to se- cure identified right -of -ways, easements, and tracts re- quired for the construction of the City's capital improve- ment program (cip) projects. In order to be able to per- form services as the City's "Land Agent ", it is expected that the assigned represen- tative of the firm has formal training in the fields of busi- ness and real estate with significant experience as a property agent or in the area of real estate and property appraisals. A general knowl- edge and understanding of property agreements and State codes as they relate to the acquisition of right -of- ways and easements is con- sidered valuable. One or more firms may be selected to accomplish the services outlined in this Re-, quest for Proposals. It is ex- pected that various firms would be assigned the task of acquiring land for different . cip projects. Response packages will be accepted until 4:OOp.m. on December 6, 1999, and should be addressed to: Purchasing Manager Purchasing Department City of College Station 1101 Texas Avenue P.O. Box 9960 College Station, Texas 77842 A complete set of RFP docu- ments is available upon re -' quest from the above ad- dress, Mon -Fri, 8:30 am — 5:OOpm, or by phone, 409/764 -3823, or e-mail to jfinkes@ci.college- station.tx.us. 11- 22 -99. 11 -29 -99 The Eagle, Monday, November 22, 1999 E O + REQUEST FORBIDS i Bid # 00 -08 PVC Pipe /Fittings – Annual Blanket Order The City of College Station 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 ijnM 2:00 PM, December 7, 999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All received after that time will be returned unopened. A complete set of specifica- �ons and bidding documents is available at the above ad- dress, Mon -Fri, 8:OOAM - t:OOPM. r i Questions regarding this Qroject should be directed to James A. Polasek, (409) 164 -3023. The City of College Station �eserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive i)hformalities and irregulari- Ye�. Please visit our website at www.ci.college-station.tx.us ror further information on this and available bids, tabula - Joriis and plan holder lists. 11- 23 -99, 11 -30 -99 REQUEST FOR BIDS un Bid # 00 -21 .� Construction of Fill Sector # 14 for the Landfill The City of College Station; is accepting bids for the above referenced item. Bid's will be received at: City of College Station' Purchasing Services Division, City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, December' 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 at the above acf dress, Mon -Fri, 8:OOAM - 5:OOPM. Questions regarding this project should be directed to Cheryl Turney, (409) 764- 3823. 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 - station. tx. us for further information on this and available bids, tabula- tions and plan holder lists. 11- 23 -99, 11 -30 -99 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 00 -19 Fire Dept. Uniforms ; The City of College Station, 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, November - 30,1999, at which time bi4,,, will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that .. time will be returned unop— ened. A complete set of specifica -_ tions and bidding docu- ments is available at the above address. Mon -Fri, 8:OOAM - 5:OOPM. Questions regarding this project should be directed James Polasek, Senior Buyer, (409) 764 -3558 The City of College Station. reserves the right to reject,,, any or all bids and to waive.. informalities and irregular- ties. Please visit our website at www.ci.college-station.tx.us for further information on this and available bids, tabulations and plan holder lists. ten 11- 16 -99, 11 -23 -99 • The Eagle, Tuesday, November 23, 1999 BIRTHS Area hospitals reported the following 1 girths Wednesday. The list may be incomplete because some parents i �bhoose not to have their names listed. St. Joseph Regional Health A3 Center November 19, 1999 M4 Blanca and Vincent Pruneda, Bryan, n 0 boy. November 21, 1999 Jacqueline and Gerardo Ramirez, Bryan, a boy. November 22, 1999 Jennifer and Victor Ordaz, Navasota, a girl. College Station Medical Center November 23, 1999 Stacy Bean, College Station, a boy. fTf 0 Thursday, November 25, 1999 The Eagle 2 CS fires are termed suspicious Blazes, break -ins under investigation Eagle Staff" Report The College Station Fire Depart- ment is investigating what they believe are two suspicious fires that occurred less than three hours apart, officials said Wednesday. The first fire occurred shortly after 9 p.m. Monday at the French Quarter Apartments, 601 Cross St. in College Station. A couch caught on fire, resulting in serious dam- age to the apartment's living room, officials said. No one was injured. Lt. Raymond Olsen of the Col- lege Station Fire Marshal's Office said the apartment may have been broken into and the fire intention- ally set. The resident of the apartment reported that her wallet was miss- ing, and her bedroom had been ransacked. At approximately 11:30 p.m., a second fire occurred at an apart- ment in the 500 block of First Street. A couch caught on fire, activating the smoke detectors. The residents, who were home at the time, were able to extinguish the fire. The residents of the apartment told police that someone had opened the front door and back sliding door, Olsen said. No items were missing from the apartment. It is unknown whether the inci- dents are related, police said. u • 699 Legal Notices NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF ANNUAL REPORT THE R.F.S. FOUNDATION Pursuant to Section 6104(d) of the Internal Revenue Code, notice is hereby given that the annual report for the fiscal year ending August 31, 1999 of the R.F.S. Founda- tion, is available at the Foun- dation's principal office for inspection during regular business hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. by any citizen who requests it within 180 days after the date of this publica- tion. The Foundation principal of- fice is located at Norwest Bank Texas, N.A., Trust De- partment, 3000 Briarcrest, Bryan, Texas 77802. The principal manager of the foundation on August 31, 1999 was Robert M. School - field. 11 -26 -99 Friday, November 26, 1999 Firefighters douse blaze at business College Station firefighters extin- guished a small blaze Thursday night on the roof of Tom's Barbe- cue & Steakhouse, 2005 Texas Ave. South. The fire caused minor damage to the roof at the rear of the build- ing. No one was injured. One of the managers noticed smoke in the cooking area around 6:45 p.m., said Lt. Pat Quinlan of the College Station Fire Depart- ment. One of the kitchen's vent hoods malfunctioned, allowing heat to build up and start a fire. "It was a good thing it happened when it did," Quinlan said. "He was just about to walk out the door. They had closed at 4 and he was just finishing up. "He had stoked up the fire to cook some stuff overnight and he was leaving when he noticed the smoke." Within 30 minutes, the blaze was doused and the hot coals .were removed from the building. .The restaurant is scheduled to be ;open Friday. The Eagle 11 u Man, 31 charged in July assault case N A 31- year -old Baytown man was charged Friday with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection with a July incident in College Station, police said. Cornelio Contreras was arrested in Harris County and transported to the Brazos County Jail, where he was being held Friday night in lieu of an $80,000 bond. His ex- girlfriend, Mariana Llamas Gutierrez, told police in July that Contreras pulled her hair, hit her and finally ran into her with his vehicle, according to police reports. told police she was dragged 0110er his vehicle for some dis- �nce before she was able to break free. She was bleeding, dizzy aid could not stand, so she dogged herself 70 feet to South gpjlege Avenue, where a passing motorist found her and called for "lp, according to police reports. _',She was taken to St. Joseph Rtal,ionai Health Center and treat - po,°for broken bones in her back, abrasions on her back and shoul- Wer s, multiple bruises and burns h arm, police reports state. Saturday, November 27, 1999 The Eagle sJ • 6 99 Legal Notices F DEPENDENT L DISTRICT ON TO BID 2976 or Trash es- Secondary chools The Bryan Independent School District is soliciting sealed bids for trash recep- tacles for Secondary schools. Copies of the Bid form may be obtained from the office of C. W. Henry, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services, 101 North Texas Avenue, Bryan, Texas 77803. Bids will be re- ceived until 2:00 pm on De- cember 9, 1999 at which time they will be opened and tabulated in the Professional Library of the Travis Admin- istration Building. Questions concerning the bids prior to opening date should be di- rected to Brian Bray, Pur- chasing Manager (409)821- 5138 or Fax (409)778 -73 11-21-99,1 699 Legal Notices NOTICE Sunday November 28, 1999 The Eagle 699 Legal Notices 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 of College Station, Monday, December 6, 1999. Public hearing for the con- sideration of Variance 99- 007, to request modification to Section R -210, 1992 Ca- bo One & Two Family dwell- ing code. The applicant is Craig H. Blakely. Public hearing for considera- tion of extending Variance 98 -003 to request modifica- tion to Section 1101.1.2, 1994 Standard Building Code and Section 4072.2, 1994 Standard Plumbing code. The applicant is First Federal Savings Bank. For additional information -ontact (409) 764 -3743. 11 -29 -99 699 Legal Notices NOTICE is hereby given by the U -Haul Company of Aus- tin, of a public auction to sat- isfy a landlord's lien against delinquent tenant's goods, for sale is miscellaneous personal and household items. The following are hereby notified of the sale to be held at: U -Haul Center, 2813 Texas Ave., College Station on 146 DEC, 1999 at 5:00 PM: UNIT 2532, Robert Sheffield, 2302 Longmire, Apt C, Col- lege Station, TX 77845; UNIT 2239, Donny Garcia, 2012 Ave C, Bryan, TX 77803; UNIT 1219, Joseph DeLa Cruz, 1501 Holleman. Apt 70, College Station, TX 77840. 11-29-99,12-7-99 699 Legal Notices I LEGAL NOTICE I Sealed bids will be received by the City of Bryan at the Purchasing Agent's office until 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 14, 1999 and publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 p.m., the same date at the Purchas- ing Depot on the following commodities or services: 1. One (1) Lot Personal Computer Bid forms and specifications may be secured at the Pur- chasing Agent's office at 216 W. 26th Street, Suite #91, Bryan, Texas 77803. The City of Bryan reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive any informalities and technicali- ties, to accept the offer con- sidered most advantageous and to award the bid to the lowest, most responsible bidder. Additionally all bid- ders are hereby notified that the City of Bryan shall con- sider all factors it believes to be relevant in the selection of the lowest responsible bidder including, but not lim- ited to the proximity of the bidder as it relates to his ability to perform the con- tract for the City of Bryan. City of Bryan Tom Wilson Purchasing Agent 11- 29- 99,12 -6 -99 Monday November 29, 1999 REQUEST FOR BID PROPOSALS INVITATION FOR BIDS Utilities Material Storage Building. Project No 990652902, at Texas A &N University, College Station, Texas. RECEIPT OF BIDS: Sealed Proposals will be re- ceived by Mr. George Park- er, Supervisor for Contract Administration, Physical Plant Department, Texas A &M University, at Room 213 of the Physical Plant Ad- ministration Building, Agronomy Road, College Station, Texas, until 2:00 P.m., December 16, 1999, and then publicly opened and read aloud. PRE -BID CONFERENCE: A Pre -bid Conference will not be held. SCOPE OF WORK: Work consists of reinforced con- crete building slab, pre -engi- neered building and site work. All Work will be awarded under a single i r F F prime contract. CONTACT PERSON: Inquiries regard- ing the Work involved, should be directed to Mr. Joe Philips, Texas A &M Uni- versity, Physical Plant De- )artment, Engineering and Design Services, (409) 862- 1430. INFORMATION AND 31DDING DOCUMENTS: )btain from Contract Admin- stration Division, (409) 862- 533. General contractors nay obtain two (2) sets, Subcontractors one (1) set; Ian deposit $25.00 per set. lefund will be made if sets re returned in good conck on within three (3) weeks fter bid opening; otherwise, o refund will be made. lake checks payable to: exas A &M University ". tP://Ppweb.tamu.edu/cap/ 11- 29 -99, 11 -30 -99 a n h h The Eagle. REQUESTFOR PROPOSAL #00 -17 Land Agent Services for Obtaining Right -of -Ways and Easements The City of College Statioi is soliciting Proposal: (RFP's) from firms who an interested and qualified t( serve as a "Land Agent" fo the City and perform Ian( acquisition services to se cure identified right -of -ways easements, and tracts re quired for the construction o the City's capital improve. ment program (cip) projects. In order to be able to per- form services as the City's "Land Agent ", it is expected that the assigned represen- tative of the firm has formal training in the fields of busi- ness and real estate with significant experience as a property agent or in the area of real estate and property appraisals. A general knowl- edge and understanding of property agreements and State codes as they relate to the acquisition of right -of- ways and easements is con- sidered valuable. One or more firms may be selected to accomplish the services outlined in this Re- quest for Proposals. It is ex- pected that various firms would be assigned the task of acquiring land for different cip projects. Response packages will be accepted until 4:OOp.m. on December 6, 1999, and should be addressed to: Purchasing Manager Purchasing Department City of College Station 1101 Texas Avenue P.O. Box 9960 College Station, Texas 77842 A complete set of RFP docu- ments is available upon re- quest from the above ad- dress, Mon -Fri, 8:30 am — S:00pm, or by phone, 409/764 -3823, or e -mail to jfinkesQci.college- station.tx.us. 11- 22 -99, 11 -29 -99 699 Legal Notices BRAZOS COUNTY ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURE(COURTHOUSE ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM) NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed Bids will be received by the Brazos County Purchasing Office in the Brazos County Courthouse, Suite 117, Bryan, Texas, until 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 9. 1999, and pub- licly opened and read aloud at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 9, 1999 in the Brazos County Commission- ers Courtroom, Suite 115, Brazos County Courthouse, Bryan, Texas, for "Energy Conservation Measure (Courthouse Energy Man- agement System)" at Brazos County Courthouse herein- after called "County" in accordance with plans, specifications and contract'' documents adopted by the Commissioners Court, Bra- zos County, and prepared by Engineer. Plans and Specifications may be examined and are on file at: Texas Energy Engineering Services, Inc. 1301 Capital of Texas High- way, Suite B -325 Capital View Center, Austin, Texas 78746, Phone: (512) 328- 2533 and 511 University Drive East, Suite 205 Col- lege Station, TX 77840, Phone: (409)268 -0714. Plans may be obtained from the office of the Engineer for the amount of $15:00 non- refundable per set. Checks shall be made payable to Texas Energy Engineering Services. A cashier's check payable to the Brazos County in an amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the bide submitted must accompany the bid or an acceptable bids bond in the same amount. There will be a Mandatory Pre -Bid Conference on Tuesday, November 30, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. in the Lobby of the Brazos County Courthouse, 300 E 26th St., Bryan, Texas, for the pur- pose of answering questions followed by site walk- through at the Courthouse. Brazos County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, and to waive any formalities and technicalities. Brazos County is committed to the ideals of equal oppor- tunity in all its business endeavors. John Hachman Purchasing 11- 24 -99, 11 -29 -99 PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION � 11 • TO INCREASE RATES Pursuant to Tex. Utilities Code § 104.103 (1999), TXU Lone Star Pipeline, a Division of TXU Gas Company ( "Applicant") hereby gives notice of intent to change the city gate rate of TXU Lone Star Pipeline (formerly known as "Lone Star Pipeline Company ") established by Order of the Railroad Commission of Texas in Gas Utilities Docket No. 8664 ( "GUD 8664 "). Applicant proposes a two -part transportation rate that consists of a demand charge per MMBtu based upon the con- tractual demand for city gate service and a volumetric charge per MMBtu based on actual delivered volumes. This transportation rate would result in a revenue increase to Applicant. Applicant also proposes to increase the storage rate applicable to city gate deliveries established in GUD 8664. The storage rate would consist of a monthly demand charge for capacity and a monthly demand charge for deliv- erability. The deliverability demand charge would only be charged during the months of November through March. The proposed effective date of the change is December 20, 1999. The change is a major change, and will result in an increase in annual revenues of approximately $20.3 million or sixteen percent (16 %). The change will affect 1.3 million residential and commercial customers. The rate change will affect transportation and storage rates at the city gate for TXU Lone Star Gas - Transmission, who in turn sells the gas to TXU Lone Star Gas which serves 1.3 million residential and commercial customers in Texas under the rates estab- lished by the local regulatory authorities in municipalities and the Railroad Commission in environs areas. A Statement of Intent to make such a change has been filed with the Railroad Commission of Texas in GUD 8976 and is available for inspection at the Commission's office at 1701 North Congress in Austin, Texas, and at the offices of Applicant at 301 South Harwood in Dallas, Texas. Copies of the Statement of Intent have also been sent to the appropri- ate city official of each incorporated city served by TXU Lone Star Gas. Any affected person may file in writing comments or a protest concerning the proposed change in the rates with the Docket Services Section of the Office of General Counsel, Railroad Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711 -2967, at any time on or before 4:00 p.m., Thursday, December 30, 1999. Any person or agency who has a justi- ciable or administratively cognizable interest who desires to be designated as a party may petition for leave to intervene and request to become a party to this proceeding. The final date for intervention in this case shall be 4:00 p.m., Thursday, December 30, 1999. 0 Monday November 29, 1999 The Eagle • Jio etown honors last Bonfire victim Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. — His high school let- ter jacket. His Boy Scout uniform. His Texas A &M Corps of Cadets saber. Mementos from throughout Tim Kerlee Jr.'s life adorned three tables in the front of Germantown United Methodist Church ;. on Saturday as about 1,300 people gathered to mourn the A &M freshman. Kerlee, 17, of Bartlett, died the day after a Nov. 18 Bonfire accident on the campus of Texas A &M in which a 40 -foot stack of logs collapsed during its construction. Of the 12 people killed, Kerlee was the youngest and also last to die. His parents rushed to the hospital in Bryan to be at his bedside when he stopped breathing. Kerlee had been working on one of the upper tiers of the Bonfire structure when the pyramid of logs collapsed. He suffered internal injuries, a crushed pelvis and a broken arm. Twenty -seven others were injured in the collapse. The Bonfire, usually lit the night before the Aggies' annual game against arch rival Texas, is a 90- year -old A &M tradition. Many attending Kerlee's funeral wore the maroon and white ribbons that have come to symbolize the Bonfire victims. "If Tim Kerlee did anything, he had fun doing it," said senior pastor Rick Kirchoff. "He could turn the mundane into a cele- bration." In a service that lasted over an hour, Texas A &M representatives lit the last of 12 candles for Kerlee and read 'from "The Last Corps Trip," a poem about Aggies marching to the gates of heaven. See BONFIRE, Page AS Monday November 29, 1999 The Eagle drama club and other activities Bonfire of the Germantown United Methodist Church, as well as F ro m A l high school groups. "As long as one of us remem- f bers our friend Tim, he has never Boy Scouts throughout the truly died3" said Katie Zurface, crowd stood to recite the Scout 17, who worked with Kerlee in Law and Scout Oath in honor of the church drama club. Kerlee, who was an Eagle Scout. Kerlee's' body was cremated. His mother Janice Kerlee His ashes will be spread at both spoke of her son's faith, which Mt. Baldy, the Philmont National she said gave him the strength to Scout Reservation in New Mexi- cling to life until she and her hus- co, and near Kyle Field on the band could arrive to share his A &M campus. last hours with them. "[God] kept him alive for us to say goodbye," she said. She said her son died knowing he was loved and admired and had touched his friends' lives. "I know Tim Kerlee's life is not in vain," she said. Kerlee graduated earlier this year from high school in Ger- mantown, Tenn., a Memphis sub- urb. He was involved in the Monday November 29, 1999 The Eagle CEO • eager to start in g quny Bronfire panel director to select 4 members by Friday By KELLY BROWN Eagle Staff Writer 1 f In choosin g the commission F+ A Houston construction execu- tive leading an inquiry into the deadly Nov. 18 Bonfire collapse at Texas A &M University said Mon- day he expects to name four fel- low commission members by Fri- day. Leo E. Linbeck Jr., who was asked by A &M President Ray Bowen to chair the commission, said he'd like to start the investi- gation as soon as possible. "It'd be ideal to start meeting this week, but that's unlikely," he said. "I'd like to move this along in a deliberate fashion, but expe- ditiously." Eleven students and one for- mer student were killed after at least 5,000 logs crashed to the Inquiry From Q 1 engineering professor at A &M. Bowen asked Weese to put together a team of university staff members to assist the com- mission. The commission, all working as volunteers, likely will hire a project manager and will use not only Weese's contacts, but other consultants in the engineering and construction business. A &M System Regent Robert Allen, who recommended to Bowen that Linbeck lead the investigation, said A &M will cover the expenses associated with the inquiry. "The commission is charged with doing whatever it takes to find the answers to what caused this tragedy," Allen said. "What- ever it takes means however long it takes, and whatever out- side expertise is needed to learn what happened. We want this investigation done right and WA esa v everyone involved, answers need to be found. > - LEO E. LINBECK JR. Chair of Bonfire commission ground in a matter of seconds before dawn almost two weeks ago. Another 27 students were injured, and all but one has been released from hospital care. "For the sake of everyone involved, answers need to be found," said Linbeck, who Bowen said was chosen to direct the inquiry because of his impecca- ble reputation and vast experi- ence. when we get through with this process, we want to feel we know all there is to know." Officials have said it's far too early to determine whether the coveted 90- year -old Bonfire tra- dition will continue. Still, Allen said that if a Bonfire is to be built in the future, the commission can assist in creating a policy to govern the construction. The how -to manuals covering the construction of the 55 -foot pyramid of timber were mainly passed on through the minds of experienced Bonfire leaders overseeing the student -run pro- gram. Linbeck, chairman and chief executive officer of the Houston - based Linbeck Construction Corp., said he was contacted by Allen the day after the Bonfire collapse. At first, Linbeck said he told Allen he would have to think about it before accepting such a responsibility. Calls from Bowen and Don Powell, chairman of the Texas A &M University System Board of Regents, followed. Linbeck then met with A &M officials and Weese twice last week to discuss the scope of the inquiry. His appointment was announced Friday. members, Linbeck said he is con- sidering "those who are general- ists, not specialists." He said the small panel will come from within the boundaries of Texas for logistical reasons, but none will have direct ties to A &M. "I'd hope to select a panel inde- pendent of A &M and with diverse experiences — people who bring a wealth of life experiences with them to the task and those with good judgment," Linbeck said. "We will engage the technical expertise as needed and they will definitely be necessary." Some of those experts will come from a pool selected by John A. Weese, a mechanical See INQUIRY, Page A2 Allen, who also lives in Hous- ton and has known Linbeck for 40 years, said Bowen was looking for a commission chairman with integrity. "A main concern was to have a totally independent inquiry into what took place," Allen said. "The chairman needed to be respected by all those who might observe this process, and some- one who had the integrity, strength and experience to keep it an independent inquiry." Linbeck, who has worked 43 years for the company started by his father, runs one of the nation's largest project manager companies with more than $1.5 billion in completed projects over the past decade. Projects built by his company include healthcare facilities, sports arenas, industrial plants and airports. Off the clock, Lin - beck's responsibilities include being chairman of the Ameri- cans for Fair Taxation, a nation- al organization advocating the abolishment of the federal income tax system and replacing it with the "fair tax." The University of Notre Dame graduate also has served as past chairman and director of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, among other state and national organizations. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1999 THE EAGLE He said Monday that he's not certain why he was selected. "I do feel honored," said Lin - beck, who learned of the Bonfire collapse by early afternoon Nov. 18. "1 was shocked and very con- cerned for those involved." He's never watched Bonfire burn, but was well aware of the popular tradition. About 20 per- cent of the employees in his com- pany — 38 associates — are Aggies. Eager to begin the investiga- tion, Linbeck said he has no idea how long it will take. Bowen has set a deadline of March 31, 2000. "Right now we don't know how much information will be readi- ly available, how crisp that information is or how much is hearsay or conjecture," he said. "I just don't have any frame of reference yet." Like University Police Depart- ment officers, Linbeck said it would be ideal if someone watch- ing a live video feed of its con- struction on the Internet had downloaded footage of the acci- dent since it was not taped. "We'd like to look at any and all information available," he said. "But first, we'll be organiz- ing ourselves within the com- mission, and, hopefully, that will be done within the next few days so we can get to business:" • r1 U • CS man sentenced in death of toddler By KELLY BROWN Eagle Staff Writer A College Station man was sen- tenced to 37 years in prison after pleading guilty to injury to a child for the March death of a 1- year -old boy he was baby - sitting. Authorities believe the toddler, James Hughes III, suffered a brain injury after Melvin James Smith either shook the boy or slammed him against an object. Smith, 26, was indicted in May on two first- degree felony charges — murder and injury to a child causing serious bodily injury. The plea agreement was reached Mon- day. Brazos County Assistant Dis- trict Attorney Vanessa Muldrow said Smith was convicted of injury to a child rather than mur- der because "a conviction for < < We feel the sentence today maximized the punishment in this case. > > — VANESSA MULDROW County Assistant District Attorney murder requires proof that the defendant intentionally or know- ingly caused the death." Muldrow said the investigation indicated that in a fit of anger, Smith acted with the intent to harm the child, but not necessari- ly kill him. Both charges carry the same See DEATH, Page A10 Death her Bryan resident I Silva baby -sat children in her home and was convicted last year of 1 h From A 1 range of punishment of five to 99 years or life in prison. Smith was eligible for probation because it was his first felony conviction. Autopsy reports show that Hughes died March 31, one day after College Station police arrived at an apartment to find the boy not breathing. Smith had been baby- sitting the boy for about seven hours while the mother was at school, police said. Detectives said Smith told offi- cers several different stories, including that the boy fell and hit his chin on the crib, that Smith didn't know what happened and that he accidentally dropped Hughes on the floor. Muldrow said the prosecution's agreement to recommend a 37- Year prison term was based on their recognition of the serious- ness of the offense. mans aug ter and injury to a child after an infant died in her care. A Brazos County jury found that she was responsible for shak- ing the baby to death and sen- tenced her to 10 years probation for the crimes. "While it may not be the perfect sentence, as with all plea agree- ments, part of our consideration was the strength of the evidence in the case, as well as what we have seen juries in Brazos Coun- ty do in similar cases, Muldrow said. "We feel the sentence today maximized the punishment in this case." TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1999 THE EAGLE k. Area hospitals reported the following births Monday. The list may not be complete because some parents choose to not have their names listed. College Station Medical Center Nov. 25, 1999: Elizabeth and Stephen Schley, Fayetteville, a boy. Nov. 26, 1999: Lori and Christopher Lopez, Bryan, a girl. St. Joseph Regional Health Center Nov. 22. 1999: Alexandra Castillo, Bryan, a girl. Nov. 25, 1999: Theresa A. Floyd, Bryan, a girl; Pilar Gutierrez, College Station, a 699 Legal Notices REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 00 -21 Construction of Fill Sector # 14 for the Landfill The City of College Statio is accepting bids for th above referenced item. Bid will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing Services Division, City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, December 7 1999, at which time bids wil be opened at City Hall. Al 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. Duestions regarding this xoject should be directed to Sheryl Turney, (409) 764- 3823. fhe City of College Station eserves the right to reject my or all bids and to waive nformalities and irregulari- ies. 'lease visit our website at rww. ci.college- station. tx us x further information on this nd available bids, tabula - ons and plan holder lists. 11- 23 -99, 11 -30 -99 11- 22 -99, 11 -30 -99 boy; Rhonda Luna, Bryan, a boy; Angelica and Simon Marquez, Bryan, a girl; Carmen and Arnoldo Reyes, Nava- sota, a girl. Nov. 26, 1999: Dawn Ann and Blake Bell, Bryan, a girl; Anne C. and Fritz Wolz, College Station, a boy; Shawna and Dave Uilkie, Navaso- ta, a girl; Alma and thomas Arenas, Bryan, a boy; Mary and Douglas Foreman, Bryan, a boy. CONTRACTOR'S NOTICE OF TEXAS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORK Sealed proposals for Cleaning Joint and /or Crack Seal on FM 60 from the Brazos River to FM 2818 in Brazos County cov- ered by Project No. RMC 604948001, will be received at the Texas Department of Transportation, 1300 North Texas Ave- nue, Bryan, Texas 77803 -2760, until 10:00 AM, on December 14, 1999, and then publicly opened and read. A list of highways and limits along with applicable specifica- tions relative to the contract is available for inspection at the office of: Patrick T. Williams P.E. Neal Munn 1300 North Texas Avenue or 2207 Old Hearne Road Bryan, Texas 77803 Bryan, Texas 77803 and at the Texas Department of Transportation, Austin, Texas. Bidding proposals are to be requested from the Construction and Maintenance Division, Riverside Annex, 200 East River- side Drive, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 416 -2496. All bidders are required to have completed a "Bidder's Ques- tionaire" or have been Pre - Qualified 15 days prior to the bid opening date. 11- 30 -99, 12 -7 -99 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed proposals addressed to the City Council, City of Bryan, Texas for Concrete Repairs 1999 -2000, City Job No 332 -D3 -9921 will be received in the Office of the City Secretary, Mu- nicipal Building, Bryan, Texas, until 1:45 p.m. Wednesday. December 8 1999 Proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud in Conference Room 130 of Municipal Building at 2:00 p.m. on the same date. Any bid received after the above closing time will be returned unopened. Any unsealed bid will not be accepted and will be returned to the bidder. Plans, Specifications and Information for Bidders, are on file and may be examined at the Office of the City Engineer, in the Municipal Office Building, 300 S. Texas Avenue, Bryan, Texas and may be obtained by prospective bidders from the Office of the City Engineer, P.O. Box 1000, Bryan, Texas 77805, upon the deposit of twenty -five dollars ($25.00), which sum so deposited will be refunded if the prospective bidder returns all contract documents in good condition to the City Engineer within five (5) days after the bid opening. A certificate or cashier's check on a State or National Bank of the State of Texas, or a Bidder's bond from an acceptable Surety Company, authorized to transact business in the State of Texas, in the amount of $5000 must accompany each proposal as a guarantee that, if awarded the contract, the Bidder will within ten (10) calendar days after award of contract enter into con- tract and execute a Bond on the forms provided in the Contract Documents. Performance Bond and a Payment Bond in an amount of not less than one hundred percent (100 %) of the contract price, conditioned upon faithful performance of the contract and payment of all persons supplying labor or furnishing materials, may be executed by the successful bidder and accompany his signed contract. Proposals must be completed and submitted on the forms bound within the Specifications. In- complete bid proposal forms will invalidate the bid proposal and the bid will be rejected and re- turned to the bidder. The right to accept any bid, or to reject any or all bids and to waive all for- malities is hereby reserved by the City Council of the City of Bryan, Texas. If the bidder /contractor is a corporation, the original seal of corporation must be affixed to the bid bond, payment bond, performance bond and contract. If these documents are presented without the corporate seal, bidder /contractor must present a certificate of good standing from the Texas Secretary of State and must also present a separate resolution of the corporation's directors for each document stating that the individual whose signature appears on the document was author- ized by directors to sign it on behalf of the corporation. NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President's Executive Order No. 11246. The requirements for bidders and contractors under this order are explained in the specifications. Mary Lynne Stratta City Secretary TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1999 THE EAGLE REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 00 -08 PVC Pipe /Fittings — Annual Blanket Order The City of College Station 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 CONTRACTOR'S NOTICE OF TEXAS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORK 4L Sealed proposals for Replacement of Raised Pavement MarF er on SH 6 from the Brazos River to FM 158 in Brazos Count covered by Project No. RMC 604947001, will be received the Texas Department of Transportation, 1300 North Texa. Avenue, Bryan, Texas 77803 -2760, until 10:00 AM, on Decem ber 14, 1999, and then publicly opened and read. A list of highways and limits along with applicable specifica tions relative to the contract is available for inspection at the office of: Patrick T. Williams P. E. Neal Munn 1300 North Texas Avenue or 2207 Old Hearne Road Bryan, Texas 77803 Bryan, Texas 77803 and at the Texas Department of Transportation, Austin, Texas. Bidding proposals are to be requested from the Construction and Maintenance Division, Riverside Annex, 200 East River- side Drive, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 416 -2496. All bidders are required to have completed a "Bidder's Ques- tionaire" or have been Pre - Qualified 15 days prior to the bid opening date. 11- 30 -99, 12 -7 -99 CONTRACTOR'S NOTICE OF TEXAS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORK Sealed proposals for Overhead Sign Bridge SH 6 at BS6 -R South in Brazos County covered by Project No. RMC 604751001, will be received at the Texas Department of Transportation, 1300 North Texas Avenue, Bryan, Texas 77803 -2760, until 10:00 AM, on December 14, 1999, and then publicly opened and read. A list of highways and limits along with applicable specifica- tions relative to the contract is available for inspection at the office of: Patrick T. Williams P.E. Neal Munn 1300 North Texas Avenue or 2207 Old Hearne Road Bryan, Texas 77803 Bryan, Texas 77803 and at the Texas Department of Transportation, Austin, Texas. Bidding proposals are to be requested from the Construction and Maintenance Division, Riverside Annex, 200 East River- side Drive, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 416 -2496. All bidders are required to have completed a "Bidder's Ques- tionaire" or have been Pre - Qualified 15 days prior to the bid opening date. 11- 30 -99, 12 -7 -99 until 2:00 PM, December 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- lions and bidding documents is available at the above ad- dress, Mon -Fri, 8:OOAM 5:OOPM. Questions regarding this project should be directed to James A. Polasek, (409) 764 -3023. 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. 11- 23 -99, 11 -30 -99 REQUEST FOR BIDS ON TEXAS HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION Sealed proposals for 2.959 km of repair, surface treatment, overlay and pavement markings on FM 158 from BS6 -R to 0.474 East of Villa Maria covered by CPM 212 -3 -40 in Brazos County, will be received at the Texas Department of Transpor- tation, 200 E. Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas, until 1:00 P.M., December 7, 1999, and then publicly opened and read. It is the bidder's responsibility to ensure that the sealed proposal arrives at the above location and is in the hands of the letting official, by the specified deadline regardless of the method chosen by the bidder for delivery. Plans and specifications, including minimum wage rates as provided by Law, are available for inspection at the office of Patrick Williams, Area Engineer, Bryan, Texas, and at the Texas Department of Transportation, Austin, Texas. Bidding proposals are to be requested from the Construction Division, 200 East Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas 78704 -1205. Plans are available through commercial printers in Austin, Texas. at the expense of the bidder. The Texas Department of Transportation hereby notifies all bidders that it will insure that bidders will not be discriminated against on the ground of race, color, sex or national origin, in having full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invita- tion, and in consideration for an award. Usual rights reserved. 17 -D- 122004 17 -76- 0212 -03 -040 11- 23 -99, 11 -30 -99 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1999 THE EAGLE REQUEST FOR BID PROPOSALS INVITATION FOR BIDS Utilities Material Storag Building, Project Nc 990652902, at Texas A &h University, College Station Texas. RECEIPT OF BIDS Sealed Proposals will be re ceived by Mr. George Park er, Supervisor for Contrac Administration, Physica Plant Department, TexaE A &M University, at Roorr 213 of the Physical Plant Ad- ministration Building, Agronomy Road, College Station, Texas, until 2:00 p.m., December 16, 1999, and then publicly opened and read aloud. PRE -BID CONFERENCE: A Pre -bid Conference will not be held. SCOPE OF WORK: Work consists of reinforced con- crete building slab, pre -engi- neered building and site work. All Work will be awarded under a single prime contract. CONTACT PERSON: Inquiries regard- ing the Work involved, should be directed to Mr. Joe Philips, Texas A &M Uni- versity, Physical Plant De- partment, Engineering and Design Services, (409) 862- 4430. INFORMATION AND BIDDING DOCUMENTS: Obtain from Contract Admin- istration Division, (409) 862- 1533. General contractors may obtain two (2) sets, Subcontractors one (1) set; plan deposit $25.00 per set. Refund will be made if sets are returned in good condi- tion within three (3) weeks after bid opening; otherwise, no refund will be made. Make checks payable to: "Texas A &M University". http://ppweb,tamu.edu/cap/ 11- 29 -99, 11 -30 -99 Student's victim c ondition worsens Bonfire victim, 19, remains in hospital By KELLI LEVEY Eagle Staff Writer John Andrew Comstock's health has taken a turn for the worse, family friends said Tuesday. Comstock is the final hospitalized victim of the Nov. 18 collapse of Texas A &M University's annu- al Bonfire. Twelve people died and 27 others were injured. The 19- year -old Richardson, Texas, native remains in critical condition at the College Sta- tion Medical Center. He underwent surgery Mon- day night to remove infected tissue from his stom- ach, said the Rev. Philip Postell of Dallas. "They amputated part of a leg Friday and there was a little improvement, but apparently there was more poison in there," he said Tuesday. "When they went in last night, the doctors were very realistic with the mother and told her they could lose him at any time." Postell, president of Jesuit College Preparatory School in Dallas, said he has known the Com- stocks for years and he speaks with Comstock's family every few hours. He said Comstock has not been conscious during the past 12 days, but he has not been put on a life- support system. Postell said an A &M airplane was sent Sunday for John Comstock's brother, Chris, who is a senior at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. Chris and Joh both graduated from the private See VICTIM, Page A6 From A 1 —� school in Dallas. "We have been overwhelmed by the support from the commu- nity," Chris Comstock said Tues- day night. "People who don't even know us have been very kind and helpful. We are touched by the concern expressed by Aggies everywhere. "Our family has been pleased with the hospital, especially the nurses," he said. "They have support that we have received from other families of victims and survivors of the accident." Postell, meanwhile, described John Comstock as a friendly young man. "When John graduated, he was very friendly, affable, quietly confident, kind of sure of him - self," he said. "He really had gone through a kind of tough time in high school because his father died when he was. a sophomore. "But he pulled himself out of it," he said. "Once he got over the hump, he possessed a maturity that a lot of his classmates didn't even have. I would describe him as quietly confident in his own gifts." Postell said Comstock has been a role model to younger children, serving as a "Big Brother" to stu- dents in the all-male school and as a referee in the Richardson soccer league. "And ironically, even though he's about 5 foot 6 and not very fast, he decided to go out for pole vaulting his senior year," he said. "He is maybe the most unpre- dictable, mysterious pole vaulter. the school's ever seen." John Comstock also has a younger sister, Laura, who is in the seventh grade, Postell said. His parents are Dixie and Ed Edwards. Comstock was given more than 30 units of blood during Monday been open and helpful when we really needed them. "I particularly appreciate the way most people have honored my mom's request for privacy while we are gathered here to support John," he said. "We are most thankful for the prayers from so many people." The future Navy pilot also expressed his family's concern for other families whose loved ones were involved in the Bonfire tragedy. "Our family'would like to reach out to others who are struggling with loss," he said. "We have been moved by the expressions of night's surgery, and the Ameri- can Red .Cross Blood Service pro- vided another 48 units midmorn- ing Tuesday, operations supervi- sor Kellye Stone said. Dozens of donors gave blood in Comstock's name Tuesday, she said, and more blood donations are being accepted at the office on 701 University Drive East. "Even if your blood can't go to him, it is needed and it will be used," Stone said. "Every year at this thDg w ''re low, and every unit can help` save three people because they're divided into red blood cells, plasma and platelets." Comstock is studying biomed- ical science at A &M. His fellow tenants at Moses Hall have shown their continuing hope for his recovery by decorating the door to his room and visiting his family at the hospital, hall direc- tor Trevor Richards said. "A lot of the guys go out and visit the family, just to support them," he said. "He's a really good guy." WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1999 THE EAGLE C BY KELLY BROWN Eagle Staff Writer 4 join Bonfire 5- member panel plans organizational The chief investigator in the fatal Texas A &M University Bon- fire collapse selected four fellow commission members Tuesday, several days earlier than his self - imposed deadline. Leo E. Linbeck Jr., a Houston construction company executive chosen by A &M President Ray Bowen to run the independent inquiry, said the commission will have its first meeting Friday in College Station. He will chair a commission that includes Veronica Kastrin Callaghan of El Paso, Hugh G. Robinson of Dallas, Allan Shivers Jr. of Austin and William E. Tuck- er of Fort Worth. The four -man, one -woman Panel is charged with finding out what caused the 40 -foot stack of timber to crash to the ground < <I am anxious to get this inquiry under way. > > — LEO E. LINBECK JR. Commission chairman early Nov. 18, killing 11 students and one former student. All but one of the 27 others injured in the 0 0 0 0 inquiry commission meeting Friday in College Station accident have been released from the hospital. Along with the other commis- sion members, I am anxious to get this inquiry under way," said Lin - beck, chairman and chief execu- tive officer of the Houston -based Linbeck Construction Corp. "I'm pleased these four agreed to serve, though I know it is with a heavy heart," said Linbeck who, when chosen as chairman of the commission, was given sole authority to select its members. To form his fact - finding com- mission, Linbeck said he made six phone calls. Two calls had not been returned by the time he spoke to the final four people. "Basically, each person I spoke with and asked to give of their time and energy accepted," he said. Shivers, who owns a consulting and investment company in Austin and helps run a family- owned orchard in the Rio Grande Valley, is the son of the late Texas Gov. Allan Shivers Sr., who served from 1949 until 1957. "I asked Leo Linbeck why he picked me — I have no connection to A &M," said Shivers, who fell several hours short of graduating with a finance degree from the University of Texas when he was called to serve in the U.S. Coast See INQUIRY, Page A8 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1999 THE EAGLE Inquiry From Al Guard in 1968. Linbeck gave Shivers the same reasons he was given by A &M president Bowen. Linbeck said he was searching for individuals with vast life experience and unquestionable integrity to lead the independent investigation. Shivers served as chairman of Waste Recovery Inc. from 1990 until 1996 and has been in top - level positions with several financial institutions. Linbeck said he selected Callaghan for her expertise in business — she is vice president of an industrial real estate com- pany called KASKO Ventures — but also because of her experi- ence as a psychotherapist. He said she could offer insight into statements from witnesses. the panel with whatever resources members request, as well as all the information and statements compiled to date. "I think . we've all suspended any judgment on what will hap- pen next until we actually meet and, as a group, decide exactly how we'll go about this," she said. Shivers said their task will not be to decide whether or not the Callaghan, a graduate of Tulane University, has a bache- lor's degree in psychology and a master's in psychiatric social work. "The focus of my work now is on the construction of industrial warehouses, but I, have been involved doing interviews for numerous acute and chronic cri- sis situations," she said. Like Linbeck and other com- mission members, Callaghan has no direct ties to A &M. She met Linbeck about seven years ago while the two served as members of the board of directors for the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. Also a former member of the reserve bank, Robinson retired in 1983 as a major general in the U.S. Army. He graduated in 1954 from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and earned a master's degree in civil engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Tech- nology. Robinson — the chief execu- 90- year -old Bonfire tradition should continue. "That will have to be a univer- sity decision," said Shivers, who was in College Station the day of the accident. "It was the saddest place I've ever seen. I'll never for- get seeing the police escort around leading a crane to the site." There's obviously a tremen- tive officer of The Tetra Group, a construction management firm — serves on the board of direc- tors for Belo Corp., the parent company of The Bryan- College Station Eagle. He also is a mem- ber of several other corporate boards. Along with the engineer, con- struction expert and business- man, Linbeck sought an educator for his commission. William E. Tucker is chancellor emeritus of Texas Christian University. He served as chancellor from 1979 until 1998, and previously served as president of Bethany College. Tucker holds undergraduate degrees from Barton College and TCU, as well as a master's and Ph.D. degrees from Yale Univer- sity. "I'm pleased they each agreed to serve," Linbeck said. He said their first order of busi- ness will be to organize the panel, an effort that will start during Friday's early afternoon meeting. Callaghan said she expects the commission to pool together a number of ideas on how to approach the inquiry. The uni- versity has promised to supply dous number of opinions sur- rounding this accident and we're going to hear many different views," he said. "This tragedy needs to be reviewed and we need to find out what happened for the sake of family members of vic- tims, the university and the com- munity. That's –what made me ultimately decide' to accept this assignment.". .. J • NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: C Aggie By JOHN KIRSCH Eagle Staff Writer seniors embark Texas A &M University students said the upbeat Elephant Walk across campus Tuesday helped heal the A &M community after the Bonfire ■ Related stories /A accident Nov. 18 that killed 12 Aggies and injured 27 others. "It seems to be a happy atmosphere, and the healing process has definitely begun," junior Amy Todd said. Elephant Walk is a 70- year -old tradition in which seniors walk across campus, vis- iting important sites, such as the Sul Ross statue, and reflect on their time at A &M as they prepare to graduate. If Aggie lore envisions Elephant Walk as mournful for seniors, E -Walk is intended as an upbeat affair in which juniors walk across campus and imagine taking over ' from the departing seniors, or elephants. Elephant Walk originally was planned for Nov. 23, but was postponed until Tues- day in the aftermath of the Bonfire acci- dent. Tradition calls for seniors to start their campus trek at Kyle Field and end at the Bonfire site on the east side of campus. on Elephant Walk < <It seems to be a happy atmosphere, and the healing process has definitely begun.> — AMY TODD Texas A &M junior Juniors traditionally start at the Bonfire site and complete their journey at Kyle Field. This year, seniors began their walk at Eric Yuri Vos Jan. 30, 1976 — Nov. 29, 1999 Graveside services for Eric Yuri Vos, 23, of Waco are set for 3 p.m. Thursday at the College Station City Cemetery. Rabbi Peter Tarlow of Texas A &M University's Hillel Foundation will offi- ciate. Arrangements are under the direc- tion of Callaway -Jones Funeral Home. Mr. Vos died Monday in Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center in Waco. He was born in Bryan and graduat- ed from A &M Consolidated High School in 1994. He was a Boy Scout and had completed his Eagle Scout Project. He was enrolled at Texas State Technical College in Waco. Survivors include his mother, Eliza- beth Vos of Waco, and several aunts and uncles. Memorials may be given to a chari- ty of choice. Kyle Field and ended at Duncan Field, behind Duncan Dining Hall. Juniors began at Duncan Field and ended at Kyle Field. Tradition calls for the two groups not to meet, lest the juniors "bother" the depart- ing seniors. There seemed little chance of that hap- pening Tuesday. Real elephants, Paige and Krissy, were on site and munched grass at Duncan Field, and posed patiently for pho- tos with students. "It's part of the experience of going to A &M, of being an Aggie. You have to do it," senior Amy Yates said of Elephant Walk. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1999 THE EAGLE .E t The College Station Plan. I ning and Zoning Commis- sion will hold a public hear- ing to consider a Rezoning request for Lot 20, Sand- stone Addition; approximate- ly 14.41 acres located at the end of Oakwood Trail, from A -O Agricultural Open to A- OR Rural Residential Subdi- vision. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:30 P.M. meeting of the Commis- sion on Thursday, December 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. Jane Kee I City Planner 12 -1 -99 THE STATE OF TEXAS NOTICE TO DEFENDAN "you have been sued. Yc may employ an attorney. Y1 or your an do rn file a written answer with th clerk who issued this citatio by 10:00 a.m. on the Me, day next following the exp ration of 20 days after yo were served this citation an petition, a default judgmer may be taken against you. TO Jacob Contreras Defend ant, Greeting: You are hereby command ed to appear by filing a writ ten answer to the Plaintiff'E First Amended Petition foi Divorce Petition at or before ten o'clock A.M. of the Mon- day next after the expiration Of forty -two days after the date of issuance of this cita- tion the same being Monday the 15th day of October A.D. 1999, in this case, numbered 36.636A -85 on the docket of said court, and styled, Anael Qg ntreras are Plaintiff VS. Jacob Contreras are De- fendants. A brief statement of the na- ture of this suit is as follows, to -wit:' DIVORCE as is more fully shown by 'laintiff's Petition on file in his suit. The officer executing this vrit shall promptly serve the came according to require - nents of law, and the man - lates thereof, and make due eturn as the law directs. Issued and given under my and and the Seal of said ;ourt, at office in Bryan Brazos Coup Texas, this ie 23rd day of November .D. 1999. Attest: Marc Hamlin Clerk, District Court, Brazos County, Texas By: Alesha Zaragoza eputy 12-1-99 699 Legal Notices 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 7.16 acres of land located at the northwest intersection of Holleman Drive and FM 2818; from R -1 to C -1 Gen- eral Commercial (2.08 acres) and R -2 Duplex Resi- dential (5.07 acres). The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:30' p.m. meeting of the Commis- sion on Thursday, December 16, 1999. (rescheduled). 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 12 -1 -99 699 Legal Notices 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 for 701 Ander- son Street, to allow for a tel- ecommunications tower (re- scheduled). The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:30 p.m. meeting of the Commis- sion on Thursday, December 16, 1999. (rescheduled). 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. Lee Battle Senior Planner 12 -1 -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 for 201 Boyett Street to allow for an expan- sion to the existing church facility. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:30 p.m. meeting of the Commis- sion on Thursday, December 16, 1999. (rescheduled). 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. Jessica Jimmerson Staff Planner 12 -1 -99 699 Legal Notices 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 for 809 Universi- ty Drive East, Suite 220; to allow for a temporary meet- ing facility for Kappa Delta Sorority. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:30 p.m. meeting of the Commis- sion on Thursday, December 16, 1999. (rescheduled). 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 12 -1 -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 4090 Raymond Stotzer Parkway, from A -O Agricultural Open 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 6:30 p.m. meeting of the Commis- sion on Thursday, December 16, 1999. (rescheduled). 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 12 -1 -99 699 Legal Notices I PUBLIC HEARING I On Thursday, December 16, 1999, the Bryan Plan- ning and Zoning Commis- sion will hold two public hearings at 6:00 p.m. to con- sider the resubdivision of Northaven Subdivision, Block 1, Lot 1, consisting of 0.723 acre located at 4400 Old Hearne Road; and La Brisa Subdivision, Phase 1 Block "G ", Lots 21, 25, 26 and 27, consisting of 1.8568 acre located on Westwood Main north of Lobo Drive, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas. This notice is published pursuant to the requirements of Section 212.015 of the Texas Local Government Code. The public hearings will be held in the Council Chambers, first floor of the Bryan Municipal Building lo- cated at the intersection of Texas Avenue and 29th Street. For additional infor- mation, please contact the Planning Services Division at (409) 361 -3613. 12 -1 -99 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamenta- ry for the Estate of LENA MAE PHELPS, Deceased, were issued on November 24, 1999, in Docket No. 10,6071 PC. pending in the County Court at Law No. 1 of Brazos County, Texas, to CHARLES W. PHELPS. The place of residence of said Charles W. Phelps is in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas; the post office ad- dress is: ESTATE OF LENA MAE PHELPS, DECEASED c/o Charles W. Phelps 3116 Broadmoor Bryan, Texas 77802 All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. DATED the 24th day of No- vember, 1999, Charles W. Phelps Independent Executor 12 -1 -99 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1999 THE EAGLE 699 Legal Notices REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 00 -14 Three Commercial Riding Lawn Mowers The City of College Station 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, December 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 at the above ad- dress, Mon -Fri, 8:OOAM - 5:OOPM. These specifica- tions are also avaiable at our Website www.ci.college-sta - tion.tx.us Questions regarding this project should be directed to James Polasek, Senior Buy- er, 409/764 -3558. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. 11- 24 -99, 12 -1 -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 19.149 acres (proposed Emerald Forest Phase II Subdivision). The property is located East of Highway 6; north of Emerald Parkway. The rezoning request is from A -O Agricultural Open to R- 1A Single Family Residen- tial. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the Col- lege Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:30 p.m. meeting of the Commis- sion on Thursday, December 16, 1999. (rescheduled). 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 12 -1 -99 ' REQUEST FOR BIDS ON TEXAS HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION Sealed proposals for 4.109 mi of hot mix asphalt overlay and pavement markings on SH 6 from BS 6 -R to 0.3 mile south of Rock Prairie Road covered by CPM 49 -12 -59 and on SH 6 from 0.3 mile south of Rock Prairie to 1.1 miles south of Greens Prairie Road covered by CPM 50 -2 -78 in Brazos County, will be received at the Texas Department of Transpor- tation, 200 E. Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas, until 1:00 P.M., December 8, 1999, and then publicly opened and read. It is the bidder's responsibility to ensure that the sealed proposal arrives at the above location and is in the hands of the letting official, by the specified deadline regardless of the method chosen by the bidder for delivery. Plans and specifications, including minimum wage rates as provided by Law, are available for inspection at the office of Patrick Williams, Area Engineer, Bryan, Texas, and at the Texas Department of Transportation, Austin, Texas. Bidding proposals are to be requested from the Construction Division, 200 East Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas 78704 -1205. Plans are available through commercial printers in Austin, Texas, al the expense of the bidder. The Texas Department of Transportation hereby notifies al bidders that it will insure that bidders will not be discriminates against on the ground of race, color, sex or national origin, it having full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invita tion, and in consideration for an award. Usual rights reserved. 17- D- 122005 17 -76- 0049 -12 - 059 11- 24 -99. 12 -1 -99 699 Legal Notices 699 Legal Notices REQUEST FOR BID PROPOSAL REQUEST FOR BID PROPOSAL: New Heat Exchanger & Housing, Project No. PV -0277, at Prairie View A &M Universi- ty, Prairie View, Texas, RECEIPT OF BIDS: Sealed Proposals will be received by Prairie View A &M University, Room 111, Physical Plant Administration Building, Anne Preston Street and Reda Bland Evans Street, Prairie View, Texas 77446 until 10:00 a.m., December 20, 1999 and then publicly opened and read aloud. SCOPE OF WORK: Installation of new heat ex- changer and brick pre -tab mechanical building. PRE -BID CONFERENCE: Meeting will be held, Wednesday, December 14, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. at the Physical Plant Building, room 111, attendance is non - mandatory. Full size floor plans will be available at that time. All work will be awarded under a single prime contract. INFORMATION AND BIDDING DOCU- MENTS: Obtain from Prairie View A &M University Physical Plant Construction & Planning Department, (409.857.2526) or Archi- Technics /3, Houston, Texas (713.868.0088). General Contractors 2 sets, Major Contractors 1 set; plan deposit $25.00 per set. Deposit returned if documents are returned in good condition within two weeks after bid opening; otherwise, no refund will be made. Checks to be made payable to: Prairie View A &M University Construction & Planning Department. If you desire bids mailed to you, please include non - refundable $10.00 for S &H fees. This should be mailed to Diane Walker, Physical Plant Construction & Planning Department, Prairie View A &M University, P.O. Box 0519, Prairie View, Texas 77446. Separate checks, please. It is the intent of the Texas A &M University System that Historically Underutilized Busi- nesses be afforded every opportunity to participate in its con- struction projects as prime contractors, subcontractors and /or suppliers. 12 -1 -99, 12 -5 -99 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1999 THE EAGLE • O vi 4. v) U I Rte., -d vi � O O a)- f ¢ Gy U U S ". M Cz d cC N +' s. cz O tw U N U O ,, + •.. a� p a cd r ¢' � >'' 0 U` � U N - ' 2 '� ti a aj �a�i�a�i- Z'ts�� - w p ° tiw c Cc�iai ° U n � n p� a +� U O o o ��Q o �w MAN a� 00 Q N w d 1. d' LL Z O m a� a> THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1999 THE EAGLE Eagle photo /Dave McDermand Volunteers begin the task of classifying and preserving the arti- staff members spent hours Wednesday carefully taking the items facts left in memorium at the Bonfire site. Students, faculty and off the north side of the fence surrounding the Bonfire site. Bonfire From Al of the grieving process, and peo- ple will memorialize [Bonfire]," she said. Some of the flowers, paper wrappings and other items that cannot be preserved most likely will be burned, with the ashes being scattered on campus, offi- cials said. The Bible verses, poems and other written wishes that can be saved will be stored at Cushing Memorial Library — the rare book, manuscript, research col- lection and archive repository at A &M. The paper goods are what we're concerned with the most," Grider said, "because most are perishable and most are fragile. Flowers and paper items are the most complicated things to work with." Most of the flowers can be com- posted, officials said, and larger items, such as a 12 -foot wooden cross left at the site, will be taken down at a later date and pre- served. The library also will be the site for all information relating to the Bonfire accident. People seeking photocopies, standard cassettes or videotapes of material as it becomes available can contact the receptionist on the first floor of the west side of the library. On Wednesday morning, Crid- er said she anticipated finishing work at the Bonfire site the same day, and spending Thursday archiving items left at the Sul Ross Statue, the Spence Park Bonfire sculptures, the adminis- tration building's flagpole and in the flagroom of the Memorial Stu- dent Center The north side of the fence, however, took all day Wednes- day. "All we can do tomorrow is clear the rest of Bonfire, and get to the others at a later date," Grider said. More than 100 students from the university's Traditions Coun- cil and the Memorial Student Center Council, as well as staff members from University Archives, Physical Plant and the Division of Student Affairs helped with the exhausting process. A &M junior Megan Lynch said she thinks taking the items down will bring closure to the grief- stricken campus. "People need to deal with their ../ grief however they feel it helps type of display for the communi- "Our contribution is a system of "We them," she said. "If it helps them to write a poem, they need to do ty." Grider, who joined the A &M preserving," Grider said. will work systematically and respect - that. If it helps them to take flow- faculty in 1976, said this is the fully as we gather material." ers out there, they need to do project team's first time to work that. But it's time to start the on a memorial site of this magni- healing process on campus." tude. She has consulted with col - She spent three hours helping leagues in England who have take down the items, many of written about the spontaneous which she had not noticed in her shrine left after Princess Diana's many visits to the site. death. "One thing I had not seen "My training is in the under - before was a t.u. football ticket standing of culture and tradi- that hadn't been used," she said. tions," she said. "The sponta- "It also amazed me how much neous shrine left at the Bonfire time people put into some of the site has been the focus of grieving personalized stuff left at the site. rituals for people throughout the Every ribbon, every paper on the A &M community and the state, fence was labeled and recorded and we respect their grieving and and, hopefully, there will be some privacy. St. Joseph Regional Health Center reported the following births Wednesday. The list may not be complete because some parents choose not to have their names listed. Nov. 20, 1999: Irene and Barry Jett, College Station, a boy. Nov. 21, 1999: Elvira Bell, Calvert, a boy; Felicia and James Macik, Bryan, a boy. Nov. 22, 1999: Jennifer and Victor Ordaz, Navasota, a girl; Alina and Pedro Avendano. Bryan, a girl; Terra Jean Lusk, Bryan, a boy; Keri Jean and Christopher Bruegger, Bryan, a girl; Debra Aguirre, Bryan, a girl; Jeanna Nicholson and Charles Potter, Kurten, a girl; Stacy Camper, Bryan, twin girls; Machelle and Robert Ball, Col- lege Station, a girl; Attiya Kamal and Ahmad K. Rahman, Bryan, a boy; Shareka Love, Bryan, a girl; Laurel and Stephen J. Lawhon, Bryan, a boy; Yolanda and Daniel Barrien- tos, College Station, a boy. Nov. 23, 1999: Robin Jenkins, Bryan, a boy; Amy Lynn and Eric Zaragoza, Bryan, a boy; Catherine L. Styir and Ruben Brannun, Bryan, a girl; Jami L. Moore and J.B. Burns Jr., Madisonville, a girl. Nov. 28, 1999: Charlotte Perez and Davis Almaraz, Bryan, a boy; Mary and Wayne Williams. College Station, a boy; Shayla Witherspoon and Rod- ney Green, Franklin, a girl. Nov. 29, 1999: Adriann Narro, Bryan, a girl; Michelle and James E. Flores, Bryan, a girl. Benjamin E. `Bud' Young- blood Jr. Dec. 10, 1919 — Dec. 1, 1999 Graveside services for Benjamin E. "Bud" Youngblood Jr., 79, of Beau- mont are set for 2 p.m. Friday at Col- lege Station City Cemetery. The Rev. Malcolm Bane of the First Baptist Church in College Station will officiate. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Hillier Funeral Home in Bryan. Mr. Youngblood died Wednesday in Memorial Baptist Hospital. He was born in College Station, was the owner and operator of Young - blood's Restaurant in Bryan, and was a member of the Texas Restaurant Association and the First Baptist Church in College Station. He served in the U.S. Air Corps during World War II. He w prece in death by his 699 Legal Notices NOTICE The following has registered with the Bryan Police Dept. as a convicted sexual of- fender: Paul Anthony Velasco, 27 year old W /M, 920 Clearleaf, Apt. #312, Bryan, 77803, Attempted Aggrivated Sexu- al Assault, 13 yr. old female. NOTIFICACION Las siguiente personas se an registrado con el Depar- tamento De Policia de Bry- an: Paul Anthony Velasco, hom- bre/blanco, de 27 anos de edad, 920 Clearleaf, Apt. #312, Bryan 77803. Atenta- dio Asalto Sexual Agresivo, victima: nina de 13 anos. Web site address: http:Hre- co rds. tx. dps. state.tx. us 12 -2 -99, 12 -9 -99 wife, Dorothy Youngblood. Survivors include two sisters, Bar- bara Beasley of Beaumont and Gwen Burtis of Kerrville, Texas; and three nephews. ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS NOTICE The following has registered with the Bryan Police Dept. as a convicted sexual of- fender: Willy Henry Holmes, 33 year old B /M, 920 Clearleaf, Apt. #38, Bryan. 77803. Aggra- vated Sexual Assault, 14 yr. old female. NOTIFICACION Las siguiente personas se' an registrado con el Depar- tamento De Policia de Bry- an: Willy Henry Holmes, hombre negro, de 33 anos de edad, 920 Clearleaf, Apt. #38, Bry- an 77803. Asalto Sexual Agresivo, victima: nina de 14 anos. Web site address: hftp://re- cords.tx.dps.state.tx.us 12 -2 -99, 12 -9 -99 CONTRACT CONDITIONS FOR JOB ORDER REPAIRS COLLEGE STATION JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TO BE CONSTRUCTED FOR COLLEGE STATION INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT A sealed priced proposal for College Station Junior High School in College Station, Texas will be received at the Col- lege Station ISD Construction Services Office, 1812 Welsh, Suite 130C, College Station, Texas 77840 to the attention of Mr. W. J. Savage. Proposals will be received until 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 14, 1999. Proposals received by hand de- livery or mail after 2:00 p.m. local time Tuesday December 14 1999, will be returned unopened. Proposal documents may be obtained from College Station ISD, Construction Services Office, 1812 Welsh, College Sta- tion, Texas 77840. Telephone 409/694 -5610 or Fax 409/694- 5612. A Pre - proposal Meeting will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 9, 1999 at the College Station ISD Construction Services Office at 1812 Welsh, Suite 130C, College Station, Texas 77840. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any formality in connection herewith. 12 -2- 99,12 -9 -99 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1999 THE EAGLE CS hospital inundated By KELLI LEVEY Eagle Staff Writer Dozens of potential blood donors have been besieging Col- lege Station Medical Center in recent days, seeking to help the last hospitalized Bonfire collapse victim. John Comstock, 19, has been in critical condition at the hospital since the Nov. 18 collapse of Texas A &M University's Bonfire. He underwent surgery at the hospital Friday and Monday night. "We've had people walk in with their sleeves rolled up, ready to donate, and we've gotten several telephone calls," hospital spokesman Joe Buser said. "Many of them said they drove in from Many seek to help critically injured Houston after hearing on the radio that John Comstock is in desperate need of blood. That's just not the case. "John Comstock has gotten everything here he might ever need, just like our other surgery patients," Buser said. "Even if he needed blood, we're not equipped to take it here. That's just not how that works. We would put out the call and direct people to go through the Red Cross." Many of the blood benefactors are Aggies, both current and for- mer A &M students. Others said they got the information via e- mails and prayer announcements in their churches, Buser said. Twelve people died in the early - morning disaster and 27 were injured. All of the injured have been released from the hospital except Comstock. "The blood is welcome and it's a great tangible way to demonstrate concern for him and for the other Bonfire victims, but this is just not the way to go about it," Buser said. "These people are obviously well - intentioned and, when they hear about a need, they respond. That's to be commended, but we just can't accommodate their desire to donate here." The day Bonfire collapsed, an with blood donors Bonfire victim estimated 300 people lined up at the Red Cross Blood Service Cen- ter in College Station to donate. Kellye Stone, operations super- visor at the center, said donated blood goes directly to a specific patient only through directed donations. Those are coordinated under a doctor's order and are done only when the donor's blood type matches the recipient's. "If there's a need for blood for a particular patient, that's usually a request we get directly from the hospital," she said. "And if some- body wants to put out an announcement on the radio, they'll usually call us to see when we're open because they'll be com- ing here. They haven't called us about this." Stone said the center still is in need of blood donations to replace units dispatched for Comstock and the other Bonfire victims over the past two weeks and because the need for blood always is higher during the holidays. The blood center at 701 Univer- sity Drive East will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Blood dri- ves are scheduled at A &M Church of Christ on Sunday, at Groesbeck High School on Tuesday and at Houston Lighting and Power in Jewett on Thursday. For more information, call (409) 268 -4755. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1999 THE EAGLE Alcohol fioundi* n Commission visits site of tragedy By KELLY BROWN Eagle Staff Writer A commission charged with piecing together what caused the deadly collapse of the Texas A &M University Bonfire began its task Friday, developing more than 50 questions they want answered. The five - person committee, formed this week and led by Hous- ton construction executive Leo E. Linbeck Jr., quickly got down to business in their first meeting, which lasted about three hours. The information the commis- sion has requested includes find- ing out what kind of oversight protected the safety of students building Bonfire, and exactly what goes into building the 90- year tradition. Accompanied by A &M officials, the committee spent about 25 min- utes at the site where 11 students and one former student were crushed to death and another 27 were injured. "We wanted to get a frame of ref- erence of where everything was and what it looked like," Linbeck said later. "We all needed a sense of scale and, quite frankly, I was taken aback by the enormity of it. It illustrated to me that we don't know anything right now." The commission will meet twice in January and February before deciding how many hearings will be necessary in March. A &M President Ray Bowen, who selected Linbeck to lead the independent inquiry, initially set a March 31 deadline. But both Bowen and Linbeck said that date is tentative and the investigation will take as much time as needed. The panel's assignment for the rest of December is to read the documents gathered by the Texas A &M University officials lead Leo Linbeck Jr. (second from right) and Veronica Kastrin Callaghan on a tour of the site of the Bonfire collapse Fri- day. Linbeck, a Houston construction company executive, is the chairman of the commission in charge of an independent inquiry studying the Bonfire school: statements from witness- es, photographs of Bonfire, stu- dent- written guidebooks and other information. Allan Shivers Jr., a commission member and Austin businessman, said they will rely heavily on con- sultants from engineering and construction science fields, but also will tap into the expertise at SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1999 THE EAGLE victims' bodies A &M sees no link. to Bonfire fall By KELLY BROWN Eagle Staff Writer F5 Two of 12 people killed in the Texas A &M University Bonfire collapse were intoxicated, docu- ments state, prompting Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission officials to start their own investi- gation. School officials, who said the focus of the investigation will con- tinue to be the 40 -foot structure itself, emphasized they have no reason to believe the Nov. 18 acci- dent was caused by misconduct on the part of any of the students. Tests show that eight other stu- dents who died had no alcohol in their systems; a former student had a small amount; and the results on a 12th student were not available late Friday. The toxicology results on Jerry Don Self, 20, of Arlington and Jeremy Richard Frampton, 22, of Turlock, Calif., were mailed to their parents overnight Thursday. Frampton's blood - alcohol level Was .316 — almost four times the legal limit. Self's concentration level was .161 — twice the legal limit. Under state law, the defini- tion of intoxication is .08 and higher. The cause of death for the 10 stu- dents and one former student who died at the Bonfire site all were AP photo ruled accidental by Justice of the Peace George Boyett. He said each accident. The commission's other members are Callaghan of El Paso, Hugh victim was crushed to death after G. Robinson of Dallas, Allan. Shivers Jr. of Austin and William S. Tucker-of- - the structure 'collapsed. Another Fort Worth. The panel is expected to have the results of its inquiry finished 27 students were injured. by March. Reports concerning the last and A &M. manager to aid them with the youngest student to die in the col - No budget has been established inquiry. lapse, 17- year -old Tim Kerlee of for the investigation. Linbeck said The A &M experts whom the Bartlett, Tenn., were not available that measure likely will be taken once they have hired a project See PANEL, Page AS See ALCOHOL, Page AS F5 W W C7 W W x i r4 w �a w U W Q 0m Planned pedestrian passageway This is an artist's rendering of the $11.65 million Wellborn Road Pedestrian Passageway planned at Texas A &M University. The view faces east, with the planned $30 million, 3,700 - space West Campus Parking Garage in the foreground at right and the Kyle Field North End Zone in the background. The passageway, which will go beneath busy Wellborn Road and the Union Pacific Railroad tracks, will be 60 feet wide and restricted to pedestrian traffic, though peoplemovers may be used at peak periods. Plans call for construction to begin in spring 2000 and be completed by spring 2002. The passageway will feature a skylight and lighted towers to increase visibility at night. The little -used pedestri- an bridge at Joe Routt Boulevard will be torn down as part of the project. 699 Legal Notices INVITATION TO BID The Caldwell Independent School District will receive • proposals from suppliers and subcontractors for the re -bid of labor and /or materials for the following trades: Architect's Project #9834: Electrical and Mechanical for the construction of a Mid- dle School Cafeteria at the campus in Caldwell, Texas, according to plans and spec- ifications prepared by Michael W. Marrs Architects, Inc. until 2:00 P.M., Decem- ber 21, 1999, at the Archi- tect's office 2002 Scott Blvd., Temple, Texas, 76504, at which time bids will be opened. For instructions, interested parties should contact the Architect: Michael W. Marrs Architects, Inc. 2002 Scott Blvd. Temple, Texas 75604 (254) 778 -0877 - Phone (254) 778 -1133 - Fax 12 -12 -99 Open house set at CS teen center The city of College Station, along with the City Council and Teen Advisory Board, will host a Holiday Open House with the theme "Celebrate the Centu- ry. , The event will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the new College Station teen center, The Exit, located at 1520 Rock Prairie Road. The public is encouraged to attend and tour the city's newest facility, and refreshments and entertainment will be provided. Entertainment will be provided by the College Station Youth Theater. The group will perform short scenes from time periods throughout the century in keeping with the theme. Tara Tamez will provide Celtic Harp music. For more information, call Peggy Cal - liham at 764 -3499. � Silver Taps will honor Bonfire tragedy victims Special to The Eagle Thousands of Texas A &M University students will observe the Silver Taps ceremony at 10 p.m. Tues- day, which this time will include honoring the mem- ory of Aggies killed in the Nov. 18 Bonfire tragedy. Twelve students will be remembered: Miranda Denise Adams, sophomore biomedical science major from Santa Fe, Texas; Robert Hart Daniel, freshman computer engineering major from Dallas; Michael Stephen Ebanks, freshman aerospace engineering major from Carrollton; Jeremy Richard Frampton, senior psychology major from Turlock, Calif.; Jamie Lynn Hand, freshman environmental design major from Henderson; Christopher Lee Heard, freshman engineering major from Houston; Timothy Doran Kerlee, sophomore mechanical engineering mayor from Bartlett, Tenn.; Lucas John Kimmel, freshman biomedical science major from Corpus Christi; Bryan Allan McClain, freshman agronomy major from San Antonio; Chad Anthony Powell, sopho- more computer engineering major from Keller; Jerry Don Self, sophomore engineering technology major from Arlington; and Nathan Scott West, sophomore ocean engineering major from Bellaire. All except Robert Daniel were fatally injured in the Bonfire accident. Daniel died in an auto accident Oct. 2. By request, he was not honored during the Nov. 2 ceremony so his family could attend. The other Bonfire victim, Christopher D. Breen, was a 1997 graduate of A &M. He will be honored at the annual Aggie Muster on April 21. is 'D , DECEMBER5, 1999 THE EAGLE 699 Legal Notices LEGAL NOTICE Sealed bids will be received by the City of Bryan at the Purchasing Agent's office until 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 14, 1999 and publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 p.m., the same date at the Purchas- ing Depot on the following commodities or services: 1. One (1) Lot Personal Computer Bid forms and specifications may be secured at the Pur- chasing Agent's office at 216 W. 26th Street, Suite ?191, Bryan, Texas 77803. The City of Bryan reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive any informalities and technicali- ties, to accept the offer con- sidered most advantageous and to award the bid to the lowest, most responsible bidder. Additionally all bid- ders are hereby notified that the City of Bryan shall con - sider all factors it believes to be relevant in the selection of the lowest responsible bidder including, but not lim- ited to the proximity of the bidder as it relates to his ability to perform the con- tract for the City of Bryan. City of Bryan Tom Wilson Purchasing Agent 11- 29 -99, 12 -6 -99 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamenta- ry for the Estate of MARY ELIZABETH HALL CLARK, Deceased, were issued on November 24, 1999 in Cause Number 10,605 -PC pending in County Court at Law No. 1 of Brazos County, Texas, to GENE WELDON CLARK. The residence of the Execu- tor is in Brazos County. Texas, and the post office address is: Gene Weldon Clark c/o Mr. Larry G. Holt Attorney at Law 1707 Broadmoor, Suite 103 Bryan, Texas 77802 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. DATED the 30th day of No- vember, 1999. Respectfully, LARRY G. HOLT State Bar No. 09921000 1707 Broadmoor, Ste. 103 Bryan, Texas 77802 409/846 -2591 409/731 -8366 FAX 12 -6 -99 0 Nk n4(z _. DECEMBER �, 1999 THE EAGLE 699 Legal Notices 1 699 Legal Notices CONTRACTOR'S NOTICE OF TEXA, HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORK Sealed proposals for Replacement of Raised Pavement Mark - >r on SH 6 from the Brazos River to FM 158 in Brazos County ;overed by Project No. RMC 604947001, will be received at the Texas Department of Transportation, 1300 North Texas Avenue, Bryan, Texas 77803 -2760, until 10:00 AM, on Decem- ber 14, 1999, and then publicly opened and read. A list of highways and limits along with applicable specifica- tions relative to the contract is available for inspection at the office of: Patrick T. Williams P.E. Neal Munn 1300 North Texas Avenue or 2207 Old Hearne 77803 ad Bryan, Texas 77803 Bryan, and at the Texas Department of Transportation, Austin, Texas. Bidding proposals are to be requested from the Construction and Maintenance Division, Riverside Annex, 200 East River- side Drive, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 416 -2496. All bidders are required to have completed a "Bidder's Ques- tionaire" or have been Pre - Qualified 15 days prior to the bid opening date. 11-30-99,12-7-99 699 Legal Notices 699 Legal Notices CONTRACTOR'S NOTICE OF TEXAS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORK Sealed proposals for Cleaning Joint and /or Crack Seal on FM 60 from the Brazos River to FM 2818 in Brazos County cov- ered by Project No. RMC 604948001, will be received at the Texas Department of Transportation, 1300 North Texas Ave- nue, Bryan, Texas 77803 -2760, until 10:00 AM, on December 14, 1999, and then publicly opened and read. A list of highways and limits along with applicable specifica- tions relative to the contract is available for inspection at the office of: Patrick T. Williams P.E. Neal'Munn 1300 North Texas Avenue or 2207 Old Hearne Road Bryan, Texas 77803 Bryan, Texas 77803 and at the Texas Department of Transportation, Austin, Texas. Bidding proposals are to be requested from the Construction and Maintenance Division, Riverside Annex, 200 East River- side Drive, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 416 -2496. All bidders are required to have completed a "Bidder's Ques- tionaire" or have been Pre - Qualified 15 days prior to the bid opening date. 11-30-99,12-7-99 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 00 -25 Hydraulic Digger Derrick 699 Legal Notices I LEGAL NOTICE I Notice is hereby given in accord- ance with the terms and provi- sions of the Texas Alcoholic Code that Sadruddin Merchant has filed application for a Wine Only Pack- age Store Permit, said business to be conducted un- der the trade name of Z P Mart, loca- tion of said busi- ness to be 428 Coulter, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas. 12-7-99,12-8-99 The City of College Station is accepting bids for the above referenced item. Bids will be received at: City of College Station Purchasing ServicAs Division City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 until 2:00 PM, December 21, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall.' All bids received after that time will be returned unop- ened. A complete set of specifica- tions and bidding documents is available at the above an dress, Mon -Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Questions regarding this project should be directed to James Polasek, Sr. Buyer, (409) 764 -3558. 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. 12/7/99 & 12/14/99 699 Legal Notices ! 699 Legal Notices CONTRACTOR'S NOTICE OF TEXAS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORK Sealed proposals for Overhead Sign Bridge SH 6 at BS6 -R South in Brazos County covered by Project No. RMC 604751001, will be received at the Texas Department of Transportation, 1300 North Texas Avenue, Bryan, Texas 77803 -2760, until 10:00 AM, on December 14, 1999, and than publicly opened and read. ' A list of highways and limits along with applicable specifica- tions relative to the contract is available for inspection at the office of: Patrick T. Williams P.E. Neal Munn 1300 North Texas Avenue or 2207 Old Hearne Road Bryan, Texas 77803. Bryan, Texas 77803 and at the Texas Department of Transportation, Austin, Texas. Bidding proposals are to be requested from the Construction and Maintenance Division, Riverside Annex, 200 East River- side Drive, Austin, Texas 78704, (512) 416 -2496. All bidders are required to have completed a "Bidder's Ques- tionaire" or have been Pre - Qualified 15 days prior to the bid opening date. 11- 30 -99, 12 -7 -99 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1999 THE EAGLE NOTICE is hereby given by the U -Haul Company of Aus- tin, of a public auction to sat- isfy a landlord's lien against delinquent tenant's goods, for sale is miscellaneous personal and household items. The following are hereby notified of the sale to be held at: U -Haul Center, 2813 Texas Ave., College Station on 14 DEC, 1999 at 5:00 PM: UNIT 2532, Robert Sheffield, 2302 Longmire, Apt C, Col- lege Station, TX 77845, UNIT 2239, Donny Garcia, 2012 Ave C, Bryan, TX 77803; UNIT 1219, Joseph DeLa Cruz, 1501 Holleman, Apt 70, College Station, TX 77840. 11- 29 -99, 12 -7 -99 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 00 -22 Purchase and Installation of Shade Structures for Southwood and Wayne Smith Ballfields 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, December 21, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unop- ened. A complete set of specifica- tions and bidding documents is available at the above ad- dress, Mon -Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Questions regarding this project should be directed to Cynthia Sciulli, Buyer, (409)' 764 -3557. 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. 12/7/99 & 12/14/99 `..W Area hospitals reported the fol lowing births on Monday. The list may not be complete, because some parents choose to not have their names listed. St. Joseph Regional Health Center Nov. 28, 1999: Carrie and Jeffrey Kubichek, Bryan, a boy. Nov. 29, 1999: Tina Tyler, Jewett, a boy; Jeneane Dyer, Bryan, girl; Amanda Cook, College Station, a girl. Nov. 30, 1999: Josefina Nava, Bryan, a girl; Mary Sanchez, Caldwell, a boy; Rocio and Jessie Garcia, Bryan, a girl. Dec. 1, 1999: Rafannette and Randy Dooley, Franklin, a boy; Mary and John Tran. Bryan, a girl; Abigail Silva and Gerbacio Lopez, Bryan, a girl; Panfila and Octavio Rojo, Bryan, a girl; Heidi Marchbanks, Franklin, a boy; Jessica and Timothy Matis, Col- lege Station, a boy; Yamina Dexheimer, College Sta- tion, a girl. Ganna and Volodymyr Kobylyats- ka, College Station, a boy. Dec. 2, 1999: Lisa and Tray Stepan, College Station, a girl; I Maria Gomes, Bryan, a boy; Teresa and Erique Ibarra, Bryan, girl: Julie and Christopher Nugent, Bryan, a girl; Monica and Nathan Lytle, Milli - can, a girl; Rosalinda Tirado and Javier Mon- toya, Bryan, a boy; Emilia Hernandez, Bryan, a girl; Ana Mejia, Bryan, a boy. Dec. 3, 1999: Heather and Jimmy Colford, Bryan, a boy; Lindsay and Richard Medina, Bryan, a boy; Roxanna and Aaron Russell, Col- lege Station, a boy; Rashida Way, College Station, a girl; Melissa Harlow and Stephen Green, College Station, a girl; Jennifer Rodriguez, Somerville, a girl; Gabriela and Joan Vasquez, Hearne, a girl. College Station Medical Center Dec. 2, 1999: Angela and Douglas Kruger, Bryan, a boy; Theresa and Donal6 Lyons, Col- lege Station, a girl. Dec. 3, 1999: Kimberly and Christopher Kochmoud, College Station, a boy; Heidi and Edwin Hard, College Station, a boy; Melissa Ward, College Station, a girl. Dec. 5, 1999: Kiffany Wells, Bryan, twin boys; Veronica Chavez, Navasota, a girl. CS employee named to director's post Julie O'Connell, City of College Sta- tion acting human resources director since October, has been named human resources director, officials said Monday. She will be responsible for employee recruiting, compensa- tion, benefits, training and internal employee relations. She was assistant human resources director for more than nine years, and prior to working with the city, she was a manager for South- western Bell and Proxy Communica- tions, both in Dallas. O'Connell received a bachelor of arts degree in psychology from St. Mary's University in San Antonio and a masters degree in public adminis- tration from Texas A &M University. "Julie has served very capably as our assistant human resources direc- tor and more recently as our acting human resources director," City Man- ager Tom Brymer said. "We look for- ward to working with her and know she will do an excellent job for the city of College Station." 6 99 Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamenta- ry for the Estate of VITA DE- NENA PALASOTA, De- ceased, were issued on No- vember 17, 1999, in Docket No. 10,601 PC, pending in the County Court at Law No. 1 of Brazos County, Texas, to NORWEST BANK TEXAS. N.A. The place of residence of said NORWEST BANK TEXAS, N.A. is in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas; the post office address is: ESTATE OF VITA DENENA PALASOTA, DECEASED c/o Michael W. Middleton Michael W. Middleton, P.C. 3000 Briarcrest, Suite 420 Bryan, Texas 77802 All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. DATED the 17th day of No- vember, 1999. By: Michael W. Middleton Attorney for the Estate 12 -7 -99 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1999 THE EAGLE College Station City Council Workshop Meeting Thursday, September 23, 1999 at 3:00 p.m. City Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue r� J 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 revising the scope of the City Center Planning Ad Hoc Committee. 3. Presentation, discussion and possible action on proposed College Station Business Development Corporation, Inc. by -laws. 4. Presentation, discussion and possible action on proposed agreement for services between the City of College Station and College Station Business Development Corporation, Inc. 5. Presentation, discussion and possible action on proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to address construction of multiple principal structures on a lot or building plot in residential areas and establishing neighborhood conservation overlay. 6. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the City of College Station's electric rates. 7. Presentation, discussion and possible action on developing a strategic plan. 8. Committee Reports. 9. Agenda Request by Councilmembers. 10. Council Calendars. 11. Hear Visitors (5:45 p.m.) 12. Executive Session will immediately follow the workshop meeting in the Utility Billing Offices. Items that might be discussed: Pending and Contemplated Litigation, Real Estate, Economic Development Negotiations, Personnel. 13. Final action on Executive Session, if necessary. Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. 14. Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation . Consider request for absence from meeting. Presentations: College Station Environmental Excellence Award, Dr. Roy Hartman Brazos Animal Shelter presentation of Humanitarian Awards Texas Amateur Athletic Federation College Station Awards - Jessica Arnold, Female Local Athlete of the Year; Sean Thomas, Male Local Athlete of the Year. Proclamation: Mothers Against Drunk Driving, "Tie One on for Safety Month" Consent Agenda - Discussion and possible action on the following items: 15.1 Minutes for City Council workshop meeting 5/27/99, council retreat 5/17/99 and 5/18/99, special budget workshop meetings, 8/18/99, 8/23/99, 8/30/99, 9/7/99, and 9/22/99, special meetings, 11/8/99, 11/9/99, and workshop and regular meetings 11 /11/99. 15.2 Bid No. 98 -01- Renew an annual agreement for electrical distribution poles. Estimated annual expenditure to Stresscrete, Inc. is $94,500. 15.3 Bid No. 00 -09 - Award of annual agreement for gasoline and diesel fuel. Recommend award to lowest, responsible bidder meeting specifications, Brenco Marketing for an annual estimated expenditure of $386,305. 15.4 Bid No. 00 -13 - Purchase of a 4,000 LF of PVC replacement pipe located in South College Station. Recommend award to lowest, responsible bidder meeting specifications in the amount of $19,960 to Hughes Supply. 15.5 Bid No. 00 -20 - Bids for aggregate rock for the landfill. Recommend award to lowest, responsible bidder meeting specifications, TXI, for $23,250. 15.6 Bid No. 00 -21- Contract for the construction of Fill Sector #14 at the Rock Prairie Landfill. Recommend award to the lowest, responsible bidder meeting specifications. 15.7 A change order for ratification of purchase of fuel and gasoline in the amount of $93,750 to Brenco Marketing. 15.8 A change order for the ratification of the purchase of street materials in the amount of $30,000 to Young Contractors, Inc. 15.9 A service contract with the Texas Engineering Experiment Station for Cultural Resources Inventory /Survey of Lick Creek and Veterans Park and Athletic Complex. The cost for each site is: Lick Creek Park $27,463, Veterans Park and Athletic complex $9,209. 15.10 An amendment to the services contract between the City of College Station and UtliQuest, LLC. 15.11 The sale of 120 Southland to income - eligible buyers for appraised value $63,500, and to provide down payment assistance to facilitate the purchase. Q TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1999 THE EAGLE 15.12 Change Order #1 in the amount of $111,086 to Elliott Uonstruction, Inc. Rehabilitate existing sanitary sewer line, Christine Lane Sewer Project, Phase II. 15.13 A lease agreement by and between the City of College Station and T.O. Walton Estate for the leased building space at 903 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas. The lease amount is $3,450 per month based on $1.15 per sq. ft. 15.14 A License to Encroach on portions of existing 20 foot wide and existing 10' wide public utility easements located parallel to Spring Loop and north of University Drive and defined by metes and bounds describing the area of encroachment as 495 sq. ft. of a portion of Lot 14B, Block "T" and a portion of Lot 12, Block "T', University Park, Section Il. 15.15 A License to Encroach on portions of existing public utility easements located along and adjacent to University Drive, parallel to Spring Loop and north of University Drive, defined by metes and bounds describing the area of encroachment as 4,006 sq. ft. of a portion of Lot 14B, Block "T' and a portion of Lot 12, Block "T, University Park, Section Il. 15.16 Various elements of the Employee Benefit Program. 15.17 A professional general services contract with McCord Engineering, Inc. for electric and public works projects. 15.18 A resolution determining a public necessity to acquire easement interest in certain property; giving notice of an official determination to acquire easement interest in property for the Northeast Sewer Trunkline Project; and establish procedures for the acquisition of easement interest in property. 15.19 The award of professional services contract for the Renovation and Expansion of Fire Station #2 Project to Brown Reynolds Watford Architects, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $90,000. 15.20 Proposed College Station Business Development Corp. Inc. by -laws. 15.21 A proposed Agreement for Services between the City of College Station and the College Station Business Development Corp. Inc. 15.22 Change Order No. 7 in the amount of $44,466.50 to Young Contractors to construct a parking lot at 100 Anderson Street for the Anderson street Widening Project (Project No. ST9701). Consider approval of an interlocal agreement with CSISD for oversize participation in the parking lot. 15.23 Software purchase and related technical services from Environmental Systems Research Institute for replacement of existing computerized infrastructure management system used by the Public Utilities Department, Water/Wastewater Division in the amount of $58,545. Regular Agenda - Discussion and possible action on the following items: 16.1 Public hearing. Rezoning for three tracts totaling 8.03 acres located on the southwest corner of Highway 30 and Pamela Lane from A -O Agricultural /Open to 4.71 acres of C -B Business Commercial and 3.32 acres of A -OX Existing Rural Residential. 16.2 A resolution adopting an annexation plan for the City of College Station. 16.3 Written agreements for all Community Development Block Grant funded service agencies for the fiscal year 1999 -2000. 16.4 Modifications to the city's Fagade Improvement Program (FIP) guidelines as recommended by the FIP Advisory Committee 16.5 Interlocal agreement with CSISD for participation in design & construction costs ($48,650) for a regional detention facility on the Willowbranch campus. 16.6 Appoint a Board Chairman to the Wolf Pen Creek Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 for a one year term beginning January 1, 2000. 16.7 Fill expired terms of 5 members to the Wolf Pen Creek Office /Hotel/ Conference Center Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #7 Board of Directors and appoint a Board Chairman for Year 2000. 16.8 Appoint members to the Melrose Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No.4. 16.9 The reappointment of Larry Ringer and Kathi Appelt to a two year term on the Bryan College Station Public Library System Advisory Board. 17. Council Monitoring Report 18. The City Council may convene the executive session following the regular meeting to discuss matters posted on the 12/9/99 executive session agenda. 19. Final action on executive session, if necessary. 20. Adjourn TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1999 THE EAGLE '*. IL HONORING THE 11 Bonfire victims, another student remembered By GENEVA WHITMARSH Eagle Staff Writer T he Albritton Tower bell tolled. The Ross Volunteers fired a 21 -gun salute. A Corps of Cadet bugler played Taps from the dome of the Academic Building. Many people said the tradition - rich Silver Taps on Tuesday night was the way 11 Bonfire victims and another student, each remembered for their love of Texas A &M Uni- versity, would have wanted to be honored. "I know they can see us and they're thankful we're doing this," A &M student Dan Thomas said. A crowd of thousands, expected to be one of the largest to ever attend Silver Taps, gathered to pay tribute to the 12 Aggies. Students streamed in from every area of the campus, long after the main campus was darkened and the Albritton Tower bell began to chime, signaling the start of the ceremony. No one spoke until, finally, the only sound was of the sharp click of the boots of the approaching Ross Volunteers' firing squad. They walked slowly and in unison, stop- ping near the families of those being remembered. On command, the first row of seven men pointed their rifles toward the sky and fired, the deaf- ening sound of the guns punctuat- ing the silence. The first volley was followed by two more. Then, from the dome of the Acad- j emic Building, came the sound of a special arrangement of Taps. The Eagle photos /Butch Ireland Top: Senior boots given to Bonfire victim Tim Kerlee are guarded by Corps of Cadets Squadron 16 cadets J.R. Crowe (left) and Josh Daniels In front of the Sul Ross statue on the Texas A &M University campus Tuesday evening before the Sil- ver Taus ceremony. Right: Tim Kerlee's name is embossed on the boots. bugler played it three times in each direction but the east, a symbolic gesture that the sun will not rise again on the fallen Aggies. Several of the students gathered in the Memorial Student Center prior to the ceremony to sign vari- ous Bonfire- related petitions. Oth- ers prayed with friends. "Not only is this a time to pay our respects to the people who died, but I think it unifies the campus," Elizabeth McMahon said. One of the most hallowed Aggie traditions, Silver Taps first took place in 1898 for Lawrence Sullivan Ross, who served eight years as president of the Agricultural and See TAPS, Page A8 WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 8, 1999 J Taps 7 From A T Mechanical College of Texas (A &M). The ceremony, which has remained virtually unchanged, is observed when a currently enrolled student dies. Originally, the ceremony took place on the day of the funeral of the deceased or as close to that day as possi- ble. Silver Taps now takes place on the first Tuesday of every month during the fall and spring ,emesters. The students honored Tuesday night were Miranda Denise Adams, Robert Hart Daniel, Wichael Stephen Ebanks, Jeremy Richard Frampton, Jamie Lynn Sand, Christopher Lee Heard, Cimothy Doran Kerlee, Lucas John Kimmel, Bryan Allen McClain, Chad Anthony Powell, Ferry Don Self and Nathan Scott Nest. Daniel, a freshman computer ngineering major from Dallas, vas killed in an automobile acci- tent on Oct. 2. By request, he vas not honored until the December ceremony so his fami- ly could attend. The other stu- dents were all victims of the Bon- fire collapse. Another Bonfire victim, Christopher D. Breen, was a 1997 graduate of A &M and will be honored at the annual Aggie Muster on April 21. John Comstock, the final Bon- fire victim still hospitalized, remains in critical condition, a College Station Medical Center spokeswoman said Tuesday. The Rev. Philip Postell, presi- dent of Jesuit College Preparato- ry School in Dallas — from which 19- year -old Comstock graduated last spring — said Comstock's mother told him Monday that her son is improv- ing. "The latest surgery will close one of his wounds, the numbers from the various monitors read stronger, dialysis seems to indi- cate that kidneys are producing and the nurses hinted at a wean- ing from the respirator," Postell said. "He does remain in seri- ous /critical condition. Prayers and blood continue to be need- ed." In preparation for Tuesday night's ceremony, all campus flags were flown at half -staff and a list of those to be honored was posted at the base of the flagpole in front,of the Academic Build- ing. This year, there were other signs of the approaching ceremo- ny, including the placement of Kerlee's senior Corps of Cadet boots in front of the Academic Building. The boots, which were given to the freshman while he was hospitalized, were placed near Ross' statue. On both sides of them, a member of Kerlee's Corps of Cadet squadron stood at attention throughout the day. Campus counselors also made their presence known, and sever- al counselors from the Texas A &M Student Counseling Service and the Campus Ministries Asso- ciation were at All Faiths Chapel on Tuesday night for students who needed someone to talk to. College Station City Council Workshop Meeting * *Thursday, December 9, 1999 at 3:00 p.m. ** City Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue C )etails 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 revising the scope of the ;ity Center Planning Ad Hoc Committee. 3. Presentation, discussion and possible action on proposed College Station 3usiness Development Corporation, Inc. by -laws. 1. Presentation, discussion and possible action on proposed agreement for Services between the City of College Station and College Station Business Development Corporation, Inc. 5. Presentation, discussion and possible action on proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to address construction of multiple principal structures on a lot or building plot in residential areas and establishing neighborhood conservation overlay. 6. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the City of College Station's electric rates. 7. Presentation, discussion and possible action on developing a strategic plan. 8. Committee Reports. 9. Agenda Request by Councilmembers. 10. Council Calendars. 11. Hear Visitors (5:45 p.m.) 12. Executive Session will immediately follow the workshop meeting in the Utility Billing Offices. Items that might be discussed: Pending and Contemplated Litigation, Real Estate, Economic Development Negotiations, Personnel. 13. Final action on Executive Session, if necessary. Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. 14. Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation . Consider request for absence from meeting. Presentations: College Station Environmental Excellence Award, Dr. Roy Hartman Brazos Animal Shelter presentation of Humanitarian Awards Texas Amateur Athletic Federation College Station Awards - Jessica Arnold, Female Local Athlete of the Year; Sean Thomas, Male Local Athlete of the Year. Proclamation: Mothers Against Drunk Driving, "Tie One on for Safety Month" Consent Agenda - Discussion and possible action on the following items: 15.1 Minutes for City Council workshop meeting 5/27/99, council retreat 5/17/99 and 5/18/99, special budget workshop meetings, 8/18/99, 8/23/99, 8/30/99, 9/7/99. and 9/22/99, special meetings, 11/8/99, 11/9/99, and workshop and regular meetings 11/11/99. 15.2 Bid No. 98 -01- Renew an annual agreement for electrical distribution poles. Estimated annual expenditure to Stresscrete, Inc. is $94,500. 15.3 Bid No. 00 -09 - Award of annual agreement for gasoline and diesel fuel. Recommend award to lowest, responsible bidder meeting specifications, Brenco Marketing for an annual estimated expenditure of $386,305. 15.4 Bid No. 00 -13 - Purchase of a 4,000 LF of PVC replacement pipe located in South College Station. Recommend award to lowest, responsible bidder meeting specifications in the amount of $19,960 to Hughes Supply. 15.5 Bid No. 00 -20 - Bids for aggregate rock for the landfill. Recommend award to lowest, responsible bidder meeting specifications, TXI, for $23,250. 15.6 Bid No. 00 -21- Contract for the construction of Fill Sector #14 at the Rock Prairie Landfill. Recommend award to the lowest, responsible bidder meeting specifications. 15.7 A change order for ratification of purchase of fuel and gasoline in the amount of $93,750 to Brenco Marketing. 15.8 A change order for the ratification of the purchase of street materials in the amount of $30,000 to Young Contractors, Inc. 15.9 A service contract with the Texas Engineering Experiment Station for Cultural Resources Inventory /Survey of Lick Creek and Veterans Park and Athletic Complex. The cost for each site is: Lick Creek Park $27,463, Veterans Park and Athletic complex $9,209. 15.10 An amendment to the services contract between the City of College Station and UtliQuest, LLC. 15.11 The sale of 120 Southland to income - eligible buyers for appraised value $63,500, and to provide down payment assistance to facilitate the purchase. 15.12 Change Order #1 in the amount of $111,086 to Elliott Construction, Inc. Rehabilitate existing sanitary sewer line, Christine Lane Sewer Project, Phase 11. 15.13 A lease agreement by and between the City of College Station and T.O. Walton Estate for the leased building space at 903 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas. The lease amount is $3,450 per month based on $1.15 per sq. ft. WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 8, 1999 • 5.14 A License to Encroach on portions of existing 20 foot wide and existing 0' wide public utility easements located parallel to Spring Loop and north of Iniversity Drive and defined by metes and bounds describing the area of ncroachment as 495 sq. ft. of a portion of Lot 14B, Block "T' and a portion of .ot 12, Block "T ", University Park, Section II. 5.15 A License to Encroach on portions of existing public utility easements :)cated along and adjacent to University Drive, parallel to Spring Loop and north >f University Drive, defined by metes and bounds describing the area of encroachment as 4,006 sq. ft. of a portion of Lot 14B, Block "T' and a portion of _ot 12, Block "T ", University Park, Section II. 15.16 Various elements of the Employee Benefit Program. 15.17 A professional general services contract with McCord Engineering, Inc. or electric and public works projects. 15.18 A resolution determining a public necessity to acquire easement interest n certain property; giving notice of an official determination to acquire easement nterest in property for the Northeast Sewer Trunkline Project; and establish procedures for the acquisition of easement interest in property. 15.19 The award of professional services contract for the Renovation and Expansion of Fire Station #2 Project to Brown Reynolds Watford Architects, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $90,000. 15.20 Proposed College Station Business Development Corp. Inc. by-laws. of Collleg 15.21 A proposed Agreement for Services between the City e Station and the College Station Business Development Corp. Inc. 15.22 Change Order No. 7 in the amount of $44,466.50 to Young Contractors to construct a parking lot at 100 Anderson Street for the Anderson street Widening Project (Project No. ST9701). Consider approval of an interlocal agreement with CSISD for oversize participation in the parking lot. 15.23 Software purchase and related technical services from Environmental Systems Research Institute for replacement of existing computerized infrastructure management system used by the Public Utilities Department, Water/Wastewater Division in the amount of $58,545. Regular Agenda — Discussion and possible action on the following items: 16.1 Public hearing. Rezoning for three tracts totaling 8.03 acres located on the southwest corner of Highway 30 and Pamela Lane from A -O Agricultural /Open to 4.71 acres of C -B Business Commercial and 3.32 acres of A -OX Existing Rural Residential. 16.2 A resolution adopting an annexation plan for the City of College Station. 16.3 Written agreements for all Community Development Block Grant funded service agencies for the fiscal year 1999 -2000. 16.4 Modifications to the city's Facade Improvement Program (FIP) guidelines as recommended by the FIP Advisory Committee 16.5 Interlocal agreement with CSISD for participation in design & construction costs ($48,650) for a regional detention facility on the Willowbranch campus. 16.6 Appoint a Board Chairman to the Wolf Pen Creek Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 for a one year term beginning January 1, 2000. 16.7 Fill expired terms of 5 members to the Wolf Pen Creek Office /Hotel/ Conference Center Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #7 Board of Directors and appoint a Board Chairman for Year 2000. 16.8 Appoint members to the Melrose Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No.4. 16.9 The reappointment of Larry Ringer and Kathi Appelt to a two year term on the Bryan College Station Public Library System Advisory Board. 17, Council Monitoring Report 18. The City Council may convene the executive session following the regular meeting to discuss matters posted on the 12/9/99 executive session agenda. 19. Final action on executive session, if necessary. 20. Adiourn 1 M tTJ z a d n M 4 Gi 7 00 CS council to consider reallocation 0 Community development funds, annexation plan, rezoning on agenda By COLLEEN KAVANAGH Eagle Staff Writer The College Station City Council on Thursday will consider approving the reallocation of $39,100 in community development funds to three social service agencies. The council also will consider adopting an annexation plan and rezoning property on the southwest corner of Texas 30 and Pamela Lane. During the workshop session, the coun- cil will consider two proposed amend- ments to zoning ordinances that affect res- idential areas. The proposed changes stem from discussions at a Nov. 9 joint meeting of the council, Planning and Zoning Com- mission and the Zoning Board of Adjust- ments. The Joint Relief Funding Review Com- mittee recommended allocating $29,741 of the $39,100 withdrawn from Brazos Valley Interfaith Outreach to Twin City Mission for expansion. Those plans include a food pantry and clothing giveaway program in College Station. The committee recommended that Elder Aid and Scotty's House split the remaining funds. All Texas cities must adopt an annexa- tion plan by Dec. 31, and new regulations were established for annexation in the last session of the state Legislature. The plan would provide a three -year notice before a specific tract could be annexed. Currently, no specific tracts have been identified for annexation. The proposed change of 8 acres from agricultural open to business commercial and rural residential has been opposed by residents in the area. City staff has recom- mended denial without prejudice until a special area study may be completed. One of the proposed zoning ordinance changes that will be discussed during the workshop session would remove single - family residential zoning from the provi- sion that allows multiple principal struc- tures on one lot. The other would create an overlay district that has several provi- sions: ■ Lot sizes are set as the platted lot or building plot on the date the overlay is effective. ■ Any newly platted lots be a minimum of 8,500 square -feet. The Planning and Zoning Commission will make a recommendation after a pub- lic hearing and consideration of the amendments. In other action, the council will consid- er: ■ Contracting with Brown Reynolds Watford Architects, Inc. for the expansion and renovation of Fire Station No. 2. The contract will not exceed $90,000 and will be paid by obligation bond funds. ■ Approving a drainage utility agree- ment with the College Station school dis- trict for participation in the design and construction costs of a regional detention facility on the Willow Branch campus. The city exempted the district from drainage utility fees, and the district agreed to allow for regional detention RID' V cD o CD r- C n. C CD o m c g0o�� oWJ 0'5= � �° 0 K SOW ,pcD �. 5. 8 3 Cn .'3 �:.W 0 m CD 0 O �� O rt� = CD &n a�� � o � �o: P c- F Noll ' En r. 5D 9 E � l�D , . CD 0 , ,� 0 � O O - R n .3 See COUNCIL, Page A15 LEGAL NOTICE age Store Permit, said business to Notice is hereby given in accord- ance with the terms and provi- sions of the Texas Alcoholic Code that Sadruddin' Merchant has filed application for a Wine Only Pack- Area hospitals reported the follow- ing births Tuesday. The list may be incomplete because some parents choose not to have their names listed. Nov. 21, 1999: Sandra and Perry Mitchell, Bryan, a girl. Dec. 2, 1999: Desiree and William Johnson, Bedias, a girl. Dec. 4, 1999: Lisa and James Wagner, Bryan, a boy. Dec. 5, 1999: Marsha Nutall, Bryan, a girl; Jamie and David Smith, a girl; Cynthia and Jose Gonzales, girl. College Station Medical Center Dec. 6, 1999: Rosa and Juan Rodriguez, Bryan, a boy; Carrie House, College Station, a boy; Misty and Mark Meyer, Brenham, a girl. be conducted un- NOTICE TO BIDDERS ETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS ed to C.W. Henry, Assistant Super - rvices, Bryan Independent School the William B. Travis Administration nue, Bryan, Texas 77803 until 2:00 anuary 4, 2000, for " #2978 PHASE (CATIONS AND POWER ADDI- nclude the addition of several 115 ng the associated wiring, conduit, lation of data/voice /video and fiber pecified in the Plans and Specifica- t School District's Jones Elementa- read aloud and tabulated in Room fter the stated time will not be ac- ngs and Specifications may be ob- g and binding from Copy Corner at h in College Station, TX 77840, artial sets of Drawings and Specifi- it with the proposal an acceptable Bryan Independent School District han 5% of the total of the proposal rded the contract, the proposer will ct with the Owner and provide the payment bonds and insurance. ter the proposal opening no bidder The Owner reserves the right to waive informalities and irregulari- osal in the best interest of the Own- will be held in Room 102 of the ng at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, De- - proposal is not mandatory. Those acilities should contact Charles L. 177. No visits to school will be per - ent. 99. 12 -15 -99 Sealed bids addressed to the, City of Bryan, Purchasing Agent, P.O. Box 1000, Bryan, Texas 77805 on Fountain Street Refueling Facility will be received in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, 216 W. 26th. Street, Bryan, Texas 77803. until 2:00 PM., Tuesday, January 5, 2000. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Purchasing Agent's Office at 216 W. 26th. Bryan, Texas at 2:00 PM, on the same date. Any bid received after the above closing time will be returned unopened. Specifications and Information for Bidders, are on file and may be examined at the Office of the Purchasing Agent, 216 W. 26th Street, Bryan, Texas and may be obtained by prospective bidders from the Office of the Rurchasing Agent, P.O. Box 1000, Bryan, Texas 77805, or by calling (409) 821 -3900. A pre -bid conference is scheduled at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 15, 1999 at the Purchasing Services Conference room located in the Purchasing Office at 216 W. 26th Street, Bryan, Texas. A certificate or cashier's check on a State or National Bank of the State of Texas, or a bidder's bond from an acceptable Sur- ety Company, authorized to transact business in the State of Texas, in the amount of not less than five percent (5 %) of the total bid must accompany each bid as a guarantee that, if awarded the contract, the bidder will within ten (10) calendar days after award of bid enter into contract and execute a bond. Performance Bond and a Payment Bond in an amount of not less than one hundred percent (100 %) of the contract price, conditioned upon faithful performance bf the contract and pay- ment of all persons supplying labor or furnishing materials, shall be executed by the successful bidder and accompany his signed contract. Bids must be completed and submitted on the forms bound within the Specifications. Incomplete bid proposal forms will' invalidate the bid proposal and the bid will be rejected and re -, turned to the bidder. The right to accept any bid, or to reject. any or all bids and to waive all formalities is hereby reserved; by the City Council of the City of Bryan, Texas. , NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the Presi- dent's Executive Order No. 11246. The requirement for bid- ders and contractors under this order are explained in the specifications. Tom Wilson Purchasing Agent 12 -8 -99, 12 -13 -99 WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 8, 1999 der the trade name of Z P Mart, loca- tion of said busi- REQUEST FOR BID PROPOSALS ness to be 428 INVITATION FOR BIDS: Coulter, Bryan, Building 508 Loading Dock Brazos County, Cover, Project No. Texas. 981021460, at Texas A &M University. College Station, Texas. RECEIPT OF BIDS: 12-7-99,12-8-99 Sealed Proposals will be re- - REQUEST FOR COMP ceived by Mr. George Park- er, Supervisor for Contract Administration, Physical Sealed proposals address Plant Department, Texas intendent for Business Se A &M University, at Room District, will be received in 213 of the Physical Plant Ad- Building, 101 N. Texas Ave ministration Building, PM C.S.T. on Tuesday, J Agronomy Road, College IV BISD TELECOMMUN Station, Texas, until 2:00 TIONS ". This project will 1 p.m., January 6, 2000, and VAC power outlets includi then publicly opened and panels, etc., and the instal read aloud. PRE -BID CON- systems as detailed and s FERENCE: A Pre -bid Con- tions for Bryan Independen ference will not be held. ry at Lamar Campus. SCOPE OF WORK: Work consists of drilled piers. Proposals will be opened, structural steel, metal panels 102. Proposals received a and painting. All Work will cepted. Full sets of Drawi be awarded under a single tained for the cost of printin prime contract. CONTACT 1404 Texas Avenue Sout PERSON: Inquiries regard- phone 409/693 -0640. No p ing the Work involved, cations may be purchased. should be directed to Mr. Joe Philips, Texas A &M Uni- Each proposer shall subm versity, Physical Plant De- bond made payable to the partment, Engineering and in the amount of not less t Design Services, (409) 845- as a guarantee that, if awa 5317. INFORMATION AND promptly enter into a contra BIDDING DOCUMENTS: required performance and Obtain from Contract Admin- istration Division, (409) 862- For a period of 45 days of 1533. General contractors may withdraw his proposal may obtain two (2) sets, reject any or all proposals Subcontractors one (1) set; ties, and to award the prop plan deposit $25.00 per set. er. Refund will be made if sets are returned in good condi- A pre - proposal conference tion within three (3) weeks Travis Administration Buildi after bid opening; otherwise, cember 29, 1999. The pre no refund will be made. interested in touring the f Make checks payable to: Brenton, III, AIA, 409/821 -5 "Texas A &M University". mitted without an appointor hftp://ppweb.tamu.edu/cap/ 12 -8 -99, 12 -9 -99 12 -8- NOTICE TO BIDDERS ETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS ed to C.W. Henry, Assistant Super - rvices, Bryan Independent School the William B. Travis Administration nue, Bryan, Texas 77803 until 2:00 anuary 4, 2000, for " #2978 PHASE (CATIONS AND POWER ADDI- nclude the addition of several 115 ng the associated wiring, conduit, lation of data/voice /video and fiber pecified in the Plans and Specifica- t School District's Jones Elementa- read aloud and tabulated in Room fter the stated time will not be ac- ngs and Specifications may be ob- g and binding from Copy Corner at h in College Station, TX 77840, artial sets of Drawings and Specifi- it with the proposal an acceptable Bryan Independent School District han 5% of the total of the proposal rded the contract, the proposer will ct with the Owner and provide the payment bonds and insurance. ter the proposal opening no bidder The Owner reserves the right to waive informalities and irregulari- osal in the best interest of the Own- will be held in Room 102 of the ng at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, De- - proposal is not mandatory. Those acilities should contact Charles L. 177. No visits to school will be per - ent. 99. 12 -15 -99 Sealed bids addressed to the, City of Bryan, Purchasing Agent, P.O. Box 1000, Bryan, Texas 77805 on Fountain Street Refueling Facility will be received in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, 216 W. 26th. Street, Bryan, Texas 77803. until 2:00 PM., Tuesday, January 5, 2000. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Purchasing Agent's Office at 216 W. 26th. Bryan, Texas at 2:00 PM, on the same date. Any bid received after the above closing time will be returned unopened. Specifications and Information for Bidders, are on file and may be examined at the Office of the Purchasing Agent, 216 W. 26th Street, Bryan, Texas and may be obtained by prospective bidders from the Office of the Rurchasing Agent, P.O. Box 1000, Bryan, Texas 77805, or by calling (409) 821 -3900. A pre -bid conference is scheduled at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 15, 1999 at the Purchasing Services Conference room located in the Purchasing Office at 216 W. 26th Street, Bryan, Texas. A certificate or cashier's check on a State or National Bank of the State of Texas, or a bidder's bond from an acceptable Sur- ety Company, authorized to transact business in the State of Texas, in the amount of not less than five percent (5 %) of the total bid must accompany each bid as a guarantee that, if awarded the contract, the bidder will within ten (10) calendar days after award of bid enter into contract and execute a bond. Performance Bond and a Payment Bond in an amount of not less than one hundred percent (100 %) of the contract price, conditioned upon faithful performance bf the contract and pay- ment of all persons supplying labor or furnishing materials, shall be executed by the successful bidder and accompany his signed contract. Bids must be completed and submitted on the forms bound within the Specifications. Incomplete bid proposal forms will' invalidate the bid proposal and the bid will be rejected and re -, turned to the bidder. The right to accept any bid, or to reject. any or all bids and to waive all formalities is hereby reserved; by the City Council of the City of Bryan, Texas. , NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the Presi- dent's Executive Order No. 11246. The requirement for bid- ders and contractors under this order are explained in the specifications. Tom Wilson Purchasing Agent 12 -8 -99, 12 -13 -99 WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 8, 1999 ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS CONTRACT CONDITIONS FOR JOB ORDER REPAIRS COLLEGE STATION JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TO BE CONSTRUCTED FOR COLLEGE STATION INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT A sealed priced proposal for College Station Junior High School in College Station, Texas will be received at the Col- lege Station ISD Construction Services Office, 1812 Welsh, Suite 130C, College Station, Texas 77840 to the attention of Mr. W. J. Savage. Proposals will be received until 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 14, 1999. Proposals received by hand de- livery or mail after 2:00 o.m local time Tuesday December 14 1999 will be returned unopened Proposal documents may be obtained from College Station ISD, Construction Services Office, 1812 Welsh, College Sta- tion, Texas 77840. Telephone 409/694 -5610 or Fax 409/694- 5612. A Pre- pr000sal Meeting will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 9, 1999 at the College Station ISD Construction Services Office at 1812 Welsh, Suite 130C, College Station, Texas 77840. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any formality in connection herewith. 12 -2 -99. 12 -9 -99 THURSDAY DECEMBER 9, 1999 Zoning request re ect ed CS council sends draft to planners By COLLEEN KAVANAGH Eagle Staff Writer The College Station City Coun- cil on Thursday sent a commer- cial rezoning request back to city planners, and reallocated $39,100 in community development funds to three social service agencies. The council also approved the by -laws and an agreement for ser- vices for the College Station Busi- ness Development Corporation Inc. During the workshop session, the council discussed two pro- posed amendments to zoning ordi- nances that affect residential areas. Council members asked that city employees draft an ordi- nance that would suspend resi- dential development in certain areas of the city until the council decides whether to amend the zon- ing ordinances. The rezoning request for two separate plans, a bar and grill and an office building, was for 8.03 acres on the southwest corner of Texas 30 and Pamela Lane. Resi- dents of the Harvey Hillsides sub- See COUNCIL, Page A10 • Council From Al division, who packed the council chambers to show their opposi- tion, said changing the property from agricultural open to com- mercial — where any number of businesses are allowed — would be too drastic. After almost three hours of hearing from landowners, two developers and other interested parties, council members voted 6- 0 to send the request back to the Planning and Zoning Commis- sion. Councilwoman Winnie Gar- ner abstained from the discus- sion and vote. "I'm convinced there's got to be a compromise somewhere," Councilman James Massey said. Part of the problem, officials said, is that the city does not yet have a land -use plan in the area. The council asked city staff to meet with all the property own- ers and developers to develop a plan for the area. Councilman Dennis Maloney said the city should take advan- tage of the residents' willingness to help with the plan. "Everyone knows something has to be done, and nothing has been," he said. "It's unreasonable to think there's not going to be development on a major thor- oughfare." Mark Dudley of R.M. Dudley Construction owns 5.3 of those acres and said he would like to build an 18,000 square -foot office building on two of those. Delph Ross, the owner of Koppe Bridge Bar & Grill, has requested commercial zoning to build a bar and grill on the land of the former Jose's restaurant, which burned down several years ago. FRIDAY DECEMBER 10, 1999 As to the reallocation of com- munity development funds, Twin City Mission will receive $29,741 of the $39,100 in funds withdrawn from Brazos Valley Interfaith Outreach. The mission will use the funding to establish a food pantry and clothing giveaway program in College Station. The Joint Relief Funding Review Committee made the rec- ommendation last week after hearing from seven agencies that requested part of the available funds. Elder Aid and Scotty's House will split the remaining funds, also on the committee's recommendation. On another topic, the city will assist the College Station Busi- ness Development Corporation Inc. with administrative and legal services. The nonprofit corporation will serve as a council advisory board to handle economic development opportunities not covered by the Bryan- College Station Chamber of Commerce and the Bryan-Col- lege Station Economic Develop- ment Corporation, including retail, hotel and motel, entertain- ment, tourism, retirement com- munity and large commercial development opportunities, city officials said. The proposed residential ordi- nance changes stem from discus- sions at a Nov. 9 joint meeting among the council, Planning and Zoning Commission and the Zon- ing Board of Adjustments. One of the proposed zoning ordinance changes would remove single - family residential zoning from the provision that allows multiple principal structures on one lot. The other would create an overlay district that has sever- al provisions: ■ Lot sizes are set as the platted lot or building plot on the date the overlay is effective. ■ Any newly - platted lots be a minimum of 8,500 square feet. The Planning and Zoning Com- mission will make a recommen- dation to the council after its Jan. 6 meeting, and the council will consider the amendments at its second January meeting. The moratorium ordinance, freezing development on certain areas, will come before the council at its first January meeting. During the workshop session, the council: ■ Asked that an ordinance be drafted and presented in January or February that will allow the city to absorb the increases in electric rates so they are not passed on to customers. The rates will go up Jan. 1, when the city's contract with Texas Utilities is renewed. ■ Revised the site scope of the city center planning ad hoc com- mittee. The committee asked the council to allow it to look at pos- sible sites outside the study area — property bounded by Texas Avenue, Krenek Tap Road, Har- vey Mitchell Parkway and Earl Rudder Freeway. On Nov. 3, 1998, College Station residents approved $1.56 million for the acquisition of land for a future municipal office center. In other action, the council: ■ Adopted an annexation plan that provides a three -year notice before a specific tract can be annexed. Currently, no specific tracts have been identified for annexation. All Texas cities must adopt an annexation plan by Dec. 31, and new regulations were established for annexation in the last session of the state Legislature. ■ Contracted with Brown Reynolds Watford Architects Inc. for the expansion and renovation Of Fire Station No. 2. The contract will not exceed $90,000 and will be paid by obligation bond funds. ■ Approved a drainage utility agreement with the College Sta- tion school district for participa- tion in the design and construc- tion costs of a regional detention facility on the Willow Branch campus. The city exempted the district from drainage utility fees, and the district agreed to allow for regional detention facil- ities to be constructed on district Property. The city's request is not the cause for a loss of native Pecan trees in the area, officials said. .W INVITATION TO BID #2977 Vehicle Parts and Supplies - Transportation The Bryan Independent School District is soliciting sealed bids from vendors to provide Vehicle Automotive Parts and Supplies for the Transportation Department from February 1, 2000 to January 31, 2001. Copies of the Bid may be obtained from the office of C. W. Hen- ry, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services, 101 North Texas Avenue. Bryan, Texas 77803. Bids are due in the office of C.W. Henry by 2:00 PM on January 6, 2000, at which time they will be opened and tabulated in the Professional Library of the Travis Administration Building. Questions concern- ing the bids prior to opening date should be directed to Brian Bray, BISD Purchasing Manager, (409) 821 -5138 or fax (409) 778 -7343. 12- 12 -99, 12 -19 -99 INVITATION TO BID INVITATION FOR BIDS: The furnishing and installa- tion of furniture for the Ath- letic Facilities, Phase III, Kyle Field, Package No. 3, Texas A &M University, Col- lege Station, Texas. Project No. 2 -2784. RECEIPT OF BIDS: Sealed Proposals will be received by The Texas A &M University System, Fa- cilities Planning and Con- struction Building, second floor, University Drive and Asbury Street, College Sta- tion, Texas 77843, until 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 4, 2000, and then publicly opened and read aloud. Bids mailed shall be ad- dressed to Mr. Dan H. Ken- nedy, Director, Facilities Planning Division, The Texas A &M University Sys- tem, U.M.S. Box 1586, Col- lege Station, Texas 77843, and should be clearly marked "HOLD FOR BID OPENING, PROJECT NO. 2- 2784 ". INFORMATION AND BIDDING DOCU- MENTS: Bid documents may be received from Interi- or's Staff Assistant, Kathy Mazurkiewicz, U.M.S. Box 1586, Texas A &M Universi- ty, College Station, Texas 77843, telephone number '409) 845 -8857, fax (409) 362 -4082. It is the intent of I the Texas A &M University System that Historically Un- lerutilized Businesses be af- orded every opportunity to iarticipate in its construction >rojects as prime contrac- ors, subcontractors, and /or uppliers. 12- 12 -99, 12 -19 -99 The Caldwell Independent School District will receive proposals from suppliers and subcontractors for the re -bid of labor and /or materials for the following trades: Architect's Project #9834: Electrical and Mechanical for the construction of a Mid- dle School Cafeteria at the campus in Caldwell, Texas, according to plans and spec- ifications prepared by Michael W, Marrs Architects, Inc. until 2:00 P.M., Decem- ber 21, 1999, at the Archi- tect's office 2002 Scott Blvd., Temple, Texas, 76504, at which time bids will be opened. For instructions, interested parties should contact the Architect: Michael W. Marrs Architects, Inc. 2002 Scott Blvd. Temple, Texas 75604 (254) 778 -0877 - Phone (254) 778 -1133 - Fax 12- 05 -99, 12 -12 -99 INVITATION TO BID The Milano Independen School District will receive proposals from suppliers and subcontractors for the re -bid of labor and /or materials for the following trades: Architect's Project #9810: Earthwork, Building Pad, Concrete Labor, Carpentry, Drywall, Suspended Ceil- ings, Hollow Metal Frames, Wood Doors and Hardware. for the construction of a High School Complex at the cam- pus in Milano, Texas accord- ing to plans and specifica- tions prepared by Michael W. Marrs Architects, Inc. un- til 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, De- cember 28, 1999, at the Ar- chitect's office, 2002 Scott Blvd., Temple, Texas 76504, at which time bids will be opened. = or instructions, interested )arties should contact the architect: Michael W. Marrs Architects, Inc. 2002 Scott Blvd, Temple, Texas 76504 (254) 778 -0877 - Phone (254) 778 -1133 - Fax 12- 12 -99, 12 -19 -99 SUNDAY DECEMBER 12, 1999 go The City of College Station's Public Works Department is currently recruiting for the Position of. WASTE REDUCTION MANAGER (Formerly Recycling Coordinator) This person will be responsible for administering the current curbside recycling collection program, developing a recycling collection for multi family and large commercial locations and finding new markets for products currently being recycled, and open avenues for products not currently being recycled. The requirements for this position include a bachelor's communications, bu munications ,education, environmental ublic administration, management or related field. Must have a valid Class C drivers license and a safe driving record. A Solid Waste Technician Letter of Competency issued by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission is required. "C° certification must be obtained within 6 months and an "A" certification must be obtained within 3 years. Candidate will possess considerable knowledge of public relations, marketing techniques and solid waste and recycling regulations. Must have good ublic speaking and customer service skills. Ability to read and interpret state and local regulations, city, departmental and divisional policies and procedures. Salary: D.O.Q. Deadline to apply: December 31, 1999 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 /'obline /cstx.com Equal Opportunity Employer The City of College Station is current recruiting for a: TEEN CENTER ATTEST Responsibilities include meeting and greeting the public, coordinating facilih usage with outside agencies and assisting with all aspects of events anc programs held at the Teen Center. Must have excellent verbal and written skills and enjoy working with children. Must be available evenings and Saturdays. Salary: $ -$7.00 /Hour DOQ SUPERVISOR Responsibilities include hiring, training, and scheduling the staff, coordinating facility usage, developing and implementing programs and activities for the Teen Center, reconciling deposits, typing memos, atety. and inspecting the facility for s Must have computer knowledge, exellent verbal and written skills, and enjoy I working with children. This person will work 30 to 40 hours per week Salary: $7.00_ $9.00/Hour D.O.Q. Deadline to apply: December 17, 1999 Apply at: City of College Station Human Resources Department 1101 S. Texas Avenue College Station, TX 77840 ob line: 409 - 764 -3704 tternet WWW .lockon.com /'obline /csl.x.coni Equal Opportunity Employer BRYAN - COLLEGE STATION METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION SCHEDULES PUBLIC MEETING December 16, 1999 at 1:00 p.m. Room 102 of the Brazos Center 3232 Briarcrest Drive, Bryan, Texas 1. Open Meeting. 2. Consideration of Policy Committee regular meeting minutes for November 3, 1999. 3. Consideration and possible action to approve the 2000 -2025 Metropolitan Transportation Plan; Res. 2000 -05. 4. Consideration and possible action to approve the schedule of meetings for the 2000 calendar year. 5. Acknowledge receipt of Technical Committee meeting minutes for: October 14, 1999, October 21, 1999, and November 18, 1999. 6. Acknowledge receipt of FY 1998 -1999 End of Year Report. 7. Monthly Director's Report. 8. Public Comments. 9. Discussion of Future Agenda Items. 10. Adjourn. For more information about this meeting, please call th office of the MP0 at (409)260 -5298. PUBLIC NOTICE The City of College Station, Texas will submit it's 1998 Consolidated Annual Per- formance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partner- ship (HOME) programs on December 31, 1999. This re- port is submitted in response to tie performance require- ments described in the Con- solidated Plan regulations at 24 CFR 91.520. This report summarized how CDBG and HOME funds were expended and resulting accomplish- ment during the reporting period of October 1, 1998 through September 30, 1999. A draft of the report will be available for viewing by the public from December 13 through December 29, 1999, at the Community De- velopment Office, 903 Texas Avenue, College Station, during business hours of 8:00 A.M. through 5:00 P.M. Written or verbal comments will be accepted during this time and forwarded to the re- gional HUD Office. For more information call: Community Development, 409 -764- 3778. 12 -13 -99 MONDAY DECEMBER 13, 1999 Area hospitals reported the follow- ing births on Monday. The list may not be complete because some par- ents choose not to have their names printed. College Station Medical Center December 10, 1999: April Lee, Anderson, a boy; Mary Buck and James Foster, Col- lege Station, a boy; Shaye Bage, Bellville, a girl; Laura Suell and Alvin Morgan, Bryan, a girl; Holly Cox, Bryan, a boy; Rosa and Guillermo Vallecillo, Navasota, a girl; Maria and Jesus A. Garcia, Bryan, a girl. 699 Legal Notices I F — REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 00 -26 Pool Slide 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, December 28. 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, B:OOAM - 5:OOPM. Questions regarding this project should be directed to James Polasek, Senior Buy- er, (409) 764 -3558. 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. 12- 14 -99, 12 -21 -99 699 Legal Notices REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 00 -25 Hydraulic Digger Derrick The City of College Station 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, December 21, 1999, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unop- ened. A complete set of specifica- tions and bidding documents is available at the above ad- dress, Mon -Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Questions regarding this project should be directed to James Polasek, Sr. Buyer, (409) 764 -3558. 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. 12/7/99 & 12/14/99 7 05 -f- TUESDAY DECEMBER 14, 1999 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING DATE: December 9. 1999 SUBJECT: TNRCC Mandated Drought Contingency Plan The Cities of Bryan and Col- lege Station are seeking public input into a draft, uni- fied Drought Contingency and Emergency Water Plan (the Plan) prior to drafting or- dinances for passage by the respective City Councils. The Public Meeting to pres- ent the Draft Plan is sched- uled for Wednesday, De- cember 15, 1999. 6:00 p.m. at the Bryan /College Station Chamber of Commerce ta- cility located at the Carter Creek Center, 4001 E. 29th St., Suite 175 in Bryan. In response to severe drought conditions that af- flicted all regions of the State during 1996, the 75th Texas Legislature enacted Senate Bill 1 (SB1) in 1997 in an ef- fort to implement a more ef- fective use of the State's wa- ter resources during times of shortages. One aspect of S131 was the provision that required the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) to adopt rules that require: "(w)holesale and retail public water suppliers and irrigation districts to develop drought contingency plans to be im- plemented during periods of water shortages and drought." In January 1999, the TNRCC adopted new rules that specify the minimum el- ements for development of a drought contingency plan. Codified in Title 30 of the Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 288 (30 TAC § 288), a drought contingency plan was required for all re- tail water systems that pro- vide water service to more than 3,300 service connec- tions. The Cities of Bryan and College Station worked together to develop a draft. unified Drought Contingency and Emergency Water Plan (the Plan) for the Bryan /Col- lege Station area to best manage situations of water shortages and drought. The Plan was filed with TNRCC prior to the September 1, 1999 deadline and must be incorporated by each of the Cities in ordinance form. Jennifer Douglass Nations Water Resource Coordinator City of College Station 12- 14 -99, 12 -15 -99 The Public Meeting to pres- ent the Draft Plans are scheduled for Wednesday, December 15, 1999, 6:00 p.m. at the Bryan /College Station Chamber of Com- merce facility located at the Carter Creek Center, 4001 E. 29th St., Suite 175 in Bry- an. In response to severe drought conditions that af- flicted all regions of the State during 1996, the 75th Texas Legislature enacted Senate Bill 1 (SB1) in 1997 in an ef- fort to implement a more ef- fective use of the State's wa- ter resources during times of shortages. One aspect of S61 was the provision that required the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) to adopt rules that require: "(w)holesale and retail public water suppliers and irrigation districts to develop drought contingency plans to be im- plemented during periods of water shortages and drought." In January 1999, the TNRCC adopted new rules that specify the minimum el- ements for development of a drought contingency plan. Codified in Title 30 of the Texas Administrative Code. Chapter 288 (30 TAC § 288), a drought contingency plan was required for all re- tail water systems that pro- vide water service to more than 3,300 service connec- tions. The Cities of Bryan and College Station worked together to develop their draft, unified Drought Contin- gency and Emergency Wa- ter Plans for the Bryan /Col- lege Station area to best manage situations of water shortages and drought. The plans were filed with TNRCC' prior to the September 1, 1999 deadline and must be incorporated by each of the Cities in ordinance form. WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 15, 1999 Jennifer Douglass Nations Water Resource Coordinator City of College Station 12- 14 -99, 12 -15 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Area hospitals reported the follow- ing births on Tuesday. The list may DATE: December 15, 1999 SUBJECT: TNRCC not be complete because some par- Mandated Drought ents choose not to have their names Contingency Plan printed. College Station Medical Center The Cities of Bryan and Col - December 13, 1999: lege Station are seeking public input into their draft, Miranda Rutherford and Josh unified Drought Contingency Weber. Brvan. a bov. and Emergency Water Plan prior to drafting ordinances for passage by the respec- tive City Councils. The Public Meeting to pres- ent the Draft Plans are scheduled for Wednesday, December 15, 1999, 6:00 p.m. at the Bryan /College Station Chamber of Com- merce facility located at the Carter Creek Center, 4001 E. 29th St., Suite 175 in Bry- an. In response to severe drought conditions that af- flicted all regions of the State during 1996, the 75th Texas Legislature enacted Senate Bill 1 (SB1) in 1997 in an ef- fort to implement a more ef- fective use of the State's wa- ter resources during times of shortages. One aspect of S61 was the provision that required the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) to adopt rules that require: "(w)holesale and retail public water suppliers and irrigation districts to develop drought contingency plans to be im- plemented during periods of water shortages and drought." In January 1999, the TNRCC adopted new rules that specify the minimum el- ements for development of a drought contingency plan. Codified in Title 30 of the Texas Administrative Code. Chapter 288 (30 TAC § 288), a drought contingency plan was required for all re- tail water systems that pro- vide water service to more than 3,300 service connec- tions. The Cities of Bryan and College Station worked together to develop their draft, unified Drought Contin- gency and Emergency Wa- ter Plans for the Bryan /Col- lege Station area to best manage situations of water shortages and drought. The plans were filed with TNRCC' prior to the September 1, 1999 deadline and must be incorporated by each of the Cities in ordinance form. WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 15, 1999 Jennifer Douglass Nations Water Resource Coordinator City of College Station 12- 14 -99, 12 -15 -99 , %a— NOTICE %a - NOTICE The following has registered with the Bryan Police Dept. as a convicted sexual of- fender: Roberta Faye Williams, 35 33 year old W /F, 2301 Northside, Bryan, 77803. In- decency with child /victim 16 yr. old female. NOTIFICACION Las siguiente personas se an registrado con el Depar- tamento De Policia de Bry- an: Roberta FAye Williams, muj- er/blanca, de 35 anos de edad, 2301 Northside, Bry- an, 77803. Por indecencia con un menor, victima: nina de 16 anos. Web site address: http://re- cords.tx.dps.state.tx.us 12- 16 -99, 12 -23 -99 NOTICE OF FUNDS AVAILABLE The City of Bryan is accept- ing applications from local organizations which would like to request emergency funding. Applications for these grants of up to $5,000, and the City's funding policy, may be ob- tained by calling the City Manager's office at 361 - 3601. The application deadline is January 14, 2000. 12- 16 -99, 1 -6 -00 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 00 -28 Copier Purchase with Lease Options The City of College Station 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. December 30, 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. Questions regarding this project should be directed Cheryl K. Turney, Purchas- ing Manager, (409) 764- 3823. 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- station.tx. us for further information on this and available bids, tabula- tions and plan holder lists. 12- 16 -99, 12 -23 -99 NOTICE OF BIDS Sealed bids will be received by the Purchasing Depart- ment of Texas Municipal Power Agency (TMPA), Gib- bons Creek Station located 2 -1/2 miles north of Carlos Texas on FM 244 until 2:00 p.m. on JANUARY 27, 2000, for the Gibbons Creek Lignite Mine - Final Pit Reclamation - Ponds A31 A2P -1. and A21 The work includes but is not limited to, site work, grading excavation, hauling and placement of suitable soil from quarry areas, soil pH testing, incorporation agricul- tural lime into soil, pumping and surveying associated with final pit reclamation and construction of Ponds A3P- 1, A2P -1 and A2P -2. The work and the equipment used in construction of the project shall meet all rules, guidelines and regulations of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) in- cluding safety training re- quirements for all personnel. Formal inquiry and pertinent information for Specifications and Drawings will be availa- ble not later than JANUARY 5, 2000, and may be ob- tained at the Purchasing De- partment of TMPA by con- tacting Chuck Mahaffey at (409)873 -1121, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. A non -re- fundable duplication charge of $50.00 (payable in ad- vance in cash, money order, or company check) will be required to obtain the Speci- fications and Drawings. Checks should be made out to "Texas Municipal Power Agency ". A mandatory pre -bid meet- ing will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, JANUARY 5, 2000, in the TMPA Pur- chasing Department at the Gibbons Creek Steam Elec- tric Station. Prior to partici- pation in the Pre -Bid Meet -'. ing, attendees will be re -' quired to present proof of a minimum of $100,000.00 Workers Compensation In- surance, $500,000.00 Gen- eral Liability and $100,000.00 Automobile Lia- bility, and to sign a Release and Indemnity Form. Bids are to be submitted on the form provided and sealed in the pink "sealed bid" envelope attached to the forms. The said bids will then be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids received af- ter 2:00 p.m. on JANUARY 5. 2000, cannot be consid- ered. TMPA reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive irregulari- ties, exceptions and varian- ces with respect thereto. 12- 16- 99,12 -21 -99 NOTICE TO OFFERORS Sealed proposals for Long Distance Services RFP' #2000 -016 will be received by the Brazos County Pur- chasing Department in the Brazos County Courthouse, Suite 117, Bryan, Texas until 1:30 P.M., Thursday, Janu- ary 6, 2000. All proposals received after that time will be returned unopened. Said proposal will be publicly opened and acknowledged at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, Jan- uary 6, 2000 in the Brazos County Purchasing Depart- ment, Suite 117, Brazos, County Courthouse. Brazos County reserves the right to waive or reject any and all proposals or any and all irregularities in said re- quest and to accept the offer considered most advanta- geous to the County. Re- quest for Proposals are available at the County Pur- chasing Office, 300 East 26th Street, Suite 117, Bry- an, Texas 77803: or call (409) 361 -4290 for informa- tion. John O. Hachmann Purchasing Agent 12- 16 -99, 12 -23 -99 Area hospitals reported the follow- ing births Wednesday. The list may not be complete because some par- ents choose not to have their names printed. College Station Medical Center December 14, 1999: Connie Mendez, Bryan, a girl. Rebecca and Jeffrey Sellers, Col- lege Station, a girl. Jodi Koch and Scott Peterman, Col- lege Station, twin girls. Elizabeth and Daniel Brown, Shep- herd, a girl. St. Joseph Regional Health Center December 10,1999 Kari and Michael Schoonover, Col- lege Station, twin boys. December 11, 1999 Roni and John Herring, Bryan, a girl. December 12, 1999 Eva Craig, Bedias, a boy. Karen Ives and Gary Bertling, Bren- ham, a girl. Ashley Crawford, Somerville, a boy. December 13, 1999 Amy Steward and Gilbert Diaz, Bryan, a boy. Esmeralda Garcia, Bryan, a girl. Terra Williams and Richard Bor- dieri, Bryan, a girl. Melissa Reyes and Ernest Ortiz, Bryan, a girl. 1 Mu,rsdAAj 'DECEMBER/(, 1999 CS city employees assist in food drive For the third consecutive year, city of College Station employees partic- ipated in the annual KBTX -TV /Brazos N%NW Food Bank "Food For Families" drive. The employees donated 6,186 pounds of food, or about 14 pounds per person. In addition to the food, $1,171 in cash was collected. Collection bins were placed throughout city facilities from Nov. 29 to Dec. 15. Organizers set a col- lection goal of six pounds of food per - employee. Last year, city employees donated a total of 4, 695 pounds of food and $878 in cash. City departments participating in the food drive included City Hall, Fire, Police, Public Works, Public Util- ities, Brazos Valley Solid Waste Man- agement Agency and Parks & Recre- ation. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Storage Station wishing to avail themselves of the pro- visions of Texas Property Code, Title V Leins and ex- empt property, Subtitle B Leins, Chapter 59 hereby gives notice of sale under said Act to -wit: Sale will be December 21, 1999 9:30 AM at Storage Station, 219 Manuel Dr., College Station, Texas 77840. Bids will be taken from the highest bidder for cash. For the contents of: TENANT UNIT# Lowell Griffin B -4 Joseph Webb B -14 Michael Smith B -1 David Rappold D -4 Ray Beaudet E -13 Janet Pharms J -11 Jesse Delacruz J -21A Jackie Wilson K -08 Rosalind Graham M -26 Sonya Griffin M -32 David Mayes N -24 Jaina Crelia 0 -18 Amy Jones P-6, 09, Q17 Marie Rodriquez R -05 Jay Smith R -12, R -17 James McKay S -8 Dee Lyons S -10 12-10-99, 12 -17 -99 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 00 -27 Automobile/Truck Body Repairs The City of College Station 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, January 6, 2000, at which time bids will be opened at City Hall. All bids received after that time will be returned unopened. A prebid meeting is sched- uled for 10:00 AM on Tues- day, December 21, 1999, at City Hall. This meeting is not mandatory, however, all in- terested parties are encour- aged to attend. REQUEST FOR BIDS: Sealed bids addressed to the College Station Inde- pendent School District, Attention: Joe L. Alvarez, Coordinator of Purchasing will be received at the Pur- chasing Office 1812 Welsh, College Station, Tx., 77840 until: 11 a.m. Wednesday. January 5. 2000 for BASEBALL SCOREBOARD RFB:#0 -015 Bids will be publicly opened and read immediately follow- ing the deadline for bids received at College Station I.S.D., Purchasing Office, at the above address. For infor- mation and specification, contact the Purchasing Office at (409) 764 -5408. 12- 17 -99, 12 -24 -99 NO. 10580 -PC Estate of Andrew Martinez. Deceased. In County Court at Law Number Two of Brazos County, Texas A complete set of specifica- tions and bidding documents is available at the above ad- dress, Mon -Fri. 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Questions regarding this project should be directed to James Polasek, Senior Buy- er, (409) 764 -3558. 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. 12/17/99 & 12/24/99 NOTICE TO CREDITORS On December 9, 1999, Letter of Independent Admin- istration for the Estate of ANDREW MARTINEZ. De- ceased, were issued to Chase Bank of Texas Nation- al Association, Independent Administrator of said Estate. All persons having claims against the Estate are hereby required to present them to: Dated the 9th day December, 1999. Chase Bank of Texas National Association c/o David, Ridout, Jones & Gerstner, L.L.P. 600 Travis, Suite 7070 Houston, Texas, 77002 By /s /Mickey R. Dav State Bar No: 055295C Attorneys for Applica Davis, Ridout, Jones Gerstner, L.L. A Registered LimitE Liability Partnersh 600 Travis, Suite 707 Houston, Tx. 787002 -301 Telephone: (713)229 -09C Telecopier:(713)229 -94C 12 -17 -99 r jo- - - DECEMBER hJ, 1999 Robert Paul Pongratz May 8, 1936 — Dec. 16, 1999 Graveside services for Robert Paul Pongratz, 63, of Bryan are set for 2 p.m. Saturday at College Station City Cemetery. The Rev. Ron Nissen of Elim Church in Houston will officiate. Arrangements are under the direc- tion of Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan. Mr. Pongratz died Thursday in St. Joseph Regional Health Center. He was born in Galena Park, Texas, was a machinist, served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, and was a member of Elim Church in Houston. Survivors include his wife, Reta Pongratz of Bryan; a son and daugh- ter -in -law, Anthony and Leslie Ruffino of Bryan; two daughters and sons -in- law, Sharon and Gene Laas of Sugar Land, Texas, and Andrea and Leonard Duckworth of Houston; and seven grandchildren. U:i1Jl9/_1i2 Lai :69IQ 5P-1rI7 The entire text of this Ordinance is not included in this publica- tion but is on file with the City Secretary and is available for in- spection at her office in the Bryan Municipal Building, 300 South Texas Avenue, Bryan, Texas. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 27 -34 OF THE BRY- AN CITY CODE BY REVISING THE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT ON FARM TO MARKET ROAD 2818 (HARVEY MITCHELL PARKWAY); REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE: FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETINGS AT WHICH THE ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WERE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR PUB- LICATION IN THE NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN EF- FECTIVE DATE (OF DECEMBER 24, 1999). A person who violates any section of this Ordinance is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction is punishable in accord- ance with Section 1 -14 of the Bryan City Code. Mary Lynne Stratta City Secretary CITY OF BRYAN 12- 17 -99, 12 -24 -99 Area hospitals reported the follow- ing births Thursday. The list may not be complete because some parents choose not to have their names print ed. College Station Medical Center December 15, 1999. Margarita Calvo, Bryan, a girl; David and Stephanie Love, College Station, a girl; Kazumi and Ronnie Crenshaw, Bryan, a girl. St. Joseph Regional Health Center December 13, 1999: gir Jennifer and Jeff Strauss, Bryan, a Shannon Perez, Navasota, a girl; Trechelle Sweed. Brenham, a girl. • Area hospitals reported the follow- ing births Friday. The list may not be complete because some parents choose not to have their names print- ed. College Station Medical Center December 16, 1999: Rosalinda Castillo, Bryan, a girl; Alvina and Joseph Mayberry, Bryan, a girl; Sherri Matejka and Jeremiah May, Caldwell, a girl. St. Joseph Regional Health Center December 14, 1999: Chandra Thomas, Bryan, a boy; Dolores and Mark Flores, College Station, a boy; Dana and John Valentino, College Station, a girl; Esperanza Loredo, Bryan, a boy. December 15, 1999: Guadalupe and Angel Fattorini, Col- lege Station, a boy; Brenda and Victor Gonzales, Bryan, a boy. ® Saturday December 18, 1999 The Eagle ADVERTISEMENT FUH blUb Snook High School Gymnasium Renovation /Addition Ag Science Classroom Snook, Texas C lealed proposals addressed to Superintendent Mr. Mike Rob - rts, will be received in the Administrative offices until 3:00 .m., Wednesday, 5 January 2000 for furnishing all necessary, naterials, machinery, equipment, superintendence and labor or the "Snook High School Gymnasium Renovation /Addition 1g Science Classroom ", and will be publicly opened, read rloud, and tabulated in the superintendent's office. drawings, Specifications, and Bid Documents may be obtained rom the office of Patterson - Architects, 701 South Texas Ave - iue, Bryan, Texas 77803, (409) 775 -6036. Two (2) sets of Drawings and Specifications will be furnished each bidding 3eneral Contractor without charge upon deposit of one hun- dred dollars ($100.00) each as guarantee as to the safe return of the Drawings and Specifications within ten (10) days after receipt of bids. Drawings and Specifications will be placed in various plan rooms throughout the State. Drawings requested by subcontractors and material dealers, or additional Drawings and Specifications requested by bidding contractors may be obtained from the Architects upon payment of one hundred dollars ($100.00) per set, which is refundable, as above. Parti- al sets of Drawings and Specifications will not be available. Make checks payable to Patterson " Architects. Any bids received after the closing time will be returned unop- ened. Proposals shall be accompanied by a cashier's or certi- fied check for the amount of not less than five percent (5 %) of the total maximum bid price, payable without recourse to the Board of Trustees, of the Snook ISD, Owner, or a bid bond in the same amount from a reliable Surety Company as a guar- antee that the Bidder will promptly enter into a bonds and nd provide the required performance and payment surance. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive informalities and irregularities and to award the bid in the best interest of the Owner. The project is exempt from all State and Local taxes, Snook Independent School District is tax exempt. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 30 days af- ter the actual date of the bid opening thereof. A prebid conference will be held on Wednesday, 29 December 1999, at 2:00 p.m. at the site, Representatives of the Architect, Owner, and Consulting Engineers will be present at this meet- ing. All interested bidders are urged to attend. 12- 19 -99, 12 -26 -99 The City of College Station's Community Enhancement/Fire Dept. E_-D]accepting applications for a full -time: PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER qualified applicant will be responsible for actively Inforcing all of City of College Station parking egulations within assigned areas by Issuing Parking citations or taking other appropriate! tction. Must be able to respond to parking related' - omplaints from the citizens In the Northgate area. "List have the ability to follow oral and written I instructions. Must have the ability to deal effectively and courteously with associates and the general public. Must be in physical condition that will permit adequate job performance. Must also be able to work variable hours (nights and weekends) High school graduate or GED required. Must have a valid Texas driver's license and a good driving record. Salary: $8.42 /Hour Deadline to apply: December 31, 1999 Must submit a City of College Station application Apply at: City of College Station Human Resources Department 1101 S. Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 77840 I VVebsite: ww^ lockon conifiobline/cstx.htrr Equal Charles E. Zivney April 10, 1930 — Dec. 15, 1999 Graveside services for Charles E. Zivney, 69, of College Station are set for 11 a.m. Monday at College Station City Cemetery. The Rev. Brian Fisher will officiate. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan. Mr. Zivney died Wednesday in Arbor on the Brazos. He was born in Dallas. He was a stockbroker with Paine Webber for 25 years until his retirement in 1998. He was a member of the National Asso- ciation of Security Dealers and was a member and past president of the Fort Worth Securities Dealers Associ- ation. He served in the U.S. Navy dur- ing World War Il. Survivors include two sons and a daughter -in -law, Dr. Ben and Sue Zivney of College Station and Gregg Zivney of Bend, Ore.; a brother, James R. Zivney Jr. of Dallas; and four grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Hos- pice Brazos Valley. ■ Obituaries are printed in The Bryan- College Station Eagle as a free public ser- Sunday December 19, 1999 The Eagle vice. The information is provided by the funeral home. More detailed obituaries may be printed for a fee through the advertising department. NOTICE OF NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Plan- ning and Zoning Commis- sion will hold a public hear- ing to consider a Conditional Use Permit for 301 College Main. to allow for a night club. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 7:00 p.m. meeting of the Commission on Thursday, January 6, 2000. 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 (408)764 -3570. SABINE MCCULLY SENIOR PLANNER 12 -20 -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 for 700 Universi- ty Drive East, Suite 110 -A; to allow for a meeting place for a religious facility. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 7:00 P.M. meeting of the Commission on Thursday, January 6, 2000. 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 (408)764 -3570. Shauna Anderson Staff Planner 12 -20 -99 The College Station Plan- ning and Zoning Commis- sion will hold a public hear- ing to consider a Rezoning Request for approximately 101.322 acres located in the north quadrant of the inter- section of Greens Prairie Road and Woodlake Drive, from A -O Argriculural Open to A -OR Rural Residential Subdivision (proposed Sweetwater Subdivision Phase 2). The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 7:00 p.m. meeting of the Commission on Thursday, January 6, 2000. Any request or s 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. NOTICE OF NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The College Station Plan- ning and Zoning Commis- sion will hold a public hear- ing to consider a Conditional Use Permit for the College Hills Baptist Church located at 712 CHURCHILL ST, for, the applicant to pave the ex- isting gravel parking lot. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 7:00 p.m. meeting of the Commission on Thursday, January 6, 2000. 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 (408)764 -3570. Jessica Jimmerson Staff Planner 12 -20 -99 For additional information. please contact me at (408)764 -3570. Jeff Tondre Acting Assistant City Engineer 12 -20 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - he College Station Plan - iing and Zoning Commis ;ion will hold a public hear - ng to consider a Rezoning 3equest for approximately 3.378 acres located at State -lighway 6 South at Univer- sity Drive East, from R -1 Single Family Residential to �,2 Commercial Industrial. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the College Station City Hall. 1101 Texas Avenue at the 7:00 p.m. meeting of the Commission on Thursday, January 6, 2000. 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 (408)764 -3570. Sabine McCully Senior Planner 12 -20 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Plan - Ii ning and Zoning Commis - I State of Texas sion will hold a public hear - County of Brazos ing to consider two amend OUny ments to the College Station Zoning Ordinance #1638 No. 4226 which include revising Sec- tion 8.4 "Erection of More Than One (1) Principal Notice Is hereby Structure on a Lot or Build- ing Plot" to require that sin- given in accordance gle family residential lots with the terms and must be subdivided in order to construct more than one p rOVISIOnS Of the principal structure. This Texas Alcoholic amendment would also cre Beverage Co that ate a new overlay district, Section 8.21 "Neighborhood Angelica Velasquez Preservation Overlay' pro- Hernandez has filed viding additional lot size re- strictions in single family res- for a Food & BeVer idential districts subject to age Certificate li- the overlay provisions. cense or permit. The hearing will be held in Said business to be the City Hall Council Room, Conducted under 1101 Texas Avenue South at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday the trade name of January 6, 2000. Taqueria La Perla Any request for sign inter- Tapatia. Location Of pretive services for the hear- said business to be ing impaired must be made, 111 N. Brazos, Bry- 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call i an Brazos County, (409) 764 -3547 or (TDD) 1 Texas. 1- 800 - 735 -2989. The College Station Plan- ning and Zoning Commis- sion will hold a public hear- ing to consider an amend- ments to the College Station Zoning Ordinance #1638, providing for a moratorium on rezoning and variance applications in select areas of the City and providing for an effective date. The hearing will be held in the City Hall Council Room. 1101 Texas Avenue South at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 6, 2000. 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 Witness my hand please contact me at this the 17th day of (408)764 -3570. December, 1999. Jim Callaway Mary Ann Ward.. Director of Development Services County Clerk 12 -20 -99 Brazos County NOTICE OF TexaE PUBLIC HEARING By: Karer McQueer The College Station Plan- ning and Zoning Commis- Deputy Cleri' sion will hold a public hear- 12- 20 -99, 12 -21 -99 ing to consider a Conditional Use Permit for 1701 Lang- ford Street, for an In Home I Child Day Care. — The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 7:00 p.m. meeting of the Commission on Thursday, January 6, 2000. For additional information. please contact me at (408)764 -3570. Jim Callaway Director of Development Services 12 -20 -99 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 (408)764 -3570. Shauna Anderson Staff Planner 1 2 -20 -99 0 Monday December 20, 1999 The Eagle NOTICE State of Texas County of Brazos No. 4226 Notice is hereby given in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage code that Angelica Velasquez Hernandez has filed for a Food & Bever- age Certificate li- cense or permit. Said business to be conducted under the trade name of Taqueria La Perla Tapatia. Location of said business to be 111 N. Brazos, Bry- an, Brazos County, Texas. Witness my hand this the 17th day of December, 1999. Mary Ann Ward, County Cler k faw Brazos County, Texas By: Karen McQuee n Deputy Cler k 12- 20 -99, 12 -21 -99 NOTICE OF BIDS Sealed bids will be received by the Purchasing Depart- ment of Texas Municipal Power Agency (TMPA), Gib- bons Creek Station located 2 -1/2 miles north of Carlos Texas on FM 244 until 2:00 p.m. on JANUARY 27, 2000, for the Gibbons Creek Lignite Mine - Final Pit Reclamation - Ponds AV -1 A2P -1. and A2P -2 The work includes but is not limited to, site work, grading excavation, hauling and placement of suitable soil from quarry areas, soil pH testing, incorporation agricul- tural lime into soil, pumping and surveying associated with final pit reclamation and construction of Ponds A3P- 1, A2P -1 and A2P -2. The work and the equipment used in construction of the project shall meet all rules, guidelines and regulations of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) in- cluding safety training re- quirements for all personnel. Formal inquiry and pertinent information for Specifications and Drawings will be availa- ble not later than JANUARY 5. 2000, and may be ob- tained at the Purchasing De- partment of TMPA by con- tacting Chuck Mahaffey at (409)873 -1121, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. A non -re- fundable duplication charge of $50.00 (payable in ad- vance in cash, money order, or company check) will be required to obtain the Speci- fications and Drawings. Checks should be made out to "Texas Municipal Power Agency ". A mandatory pre -bid meet - ing will be held at 10:00 a.m. i on Wednesday, JANUARY 5. 2000, in the TMPA Pur- chasing Department at the REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 00 -26 Pool Slide 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, December 28, 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, 8:00AM 5:00PM. Questions regarding this project should be directed tc James Polasek, Senior Buy. er, (409) 764 -3558. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregulari- ties. REQUEST FOR BIDS ON TEXAS HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION Sealed proposals for 1.300 km of rehabilitate existing road- way and reconstruct existing intersection on US 290 at FM 577 intersection covered by CC 186 -6 -58 in Washington County, will be received at the Texas Department of Transportation, 200 E. Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas, until 1:00 P.M., Novem- ber 9, 1999, and then publicly opened and read. It is the bid- der's responsibility to ensure that the sealed proposal arrives at the above location and is in the hands of the letting official, by the specified deadline regardless of the method chosen by the bidder for delivery. Plans and specifications, including minimum wage rates as provided by Law, are available for inspection at the office of David McCannon, Area Engineer, Bryan, Texas, and at the Texas Department of Transportation, Austin, Texas. Bidding proposals are to be requested from the Construction Division, 200 East Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas 78704 -1205. Plans are available through commercial printers in Austin, Texas, at the expense of the bidder. The Texas Department of Transportation hereby notifies all bidders that it will insure that bidders will not be discriminated against on the ground of race, color, sex or national origin, in having full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invita- tion, and in consideration for an award. Usual rights reserved. 17 -D -12065 17 -76- 0186 -06 -058 12- 14 -99, 12 -21 -99 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. 12- 14 -99, 12 -21 -99 NOTICE 'Gibbons Creek Steam Elec- Quad -Tex Construction, Inc. tric Station. Prior to partici- s accepting bids from quali- pation in the Pre -Bid Meet - fied HUB Sub - contractors/ ing, attendees will be re- Suppliers for Texas A &M quired to present proof of a Utilities Material Storage minimum of $100,000.00 Building Project. Work con- Workers Compensation In- sists of site work, concrete surance, $500,000.00 Gen - work, and pre- engineered eral Liability and metal building. Quote can be $100,000.00 Automobile Lia- faxed to 409 - 693 -2103. bility, and to sign a Release 12-21-99, 12 -22-99 and Indemnity Form. Bids are to be submitted on the form provided and sealed in the pink "sealed bid" envelope attached tc the forms. The said bids wil' then be publicly opened anc read aloud. Bids received af- ter 2:00 p.m. on JANUARY 5. 2000, cannot be consid ered. TMPA reserves the right to reject any and at bids and to waive irregulari ties, exceptions and varian ces with respect thereto. 12 -16- 99,12 -21 -99 40 Tuesday December 21, 1999 The Eagle NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to con- sider a sign variance for 3535 Longmire Drive. Appli- cant is Quality Signs. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:00 p.m. meeting of the Board on January 4, 2000. 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 (408)764 -3570. SHAUNAANDERSON Staff Planner 12 -22 -99 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 00 -30 Sludge Transporter Truck NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF EVELYN RUTH CAHILL. DECEASED Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamenta- ry for the Estate of Evelyn Ruth Cahill, Deceased, were issued on December 8. 1999, in Cause No 10,615 - PC, pending in the County Court at Law No 1 of Brazos County, Texas, to Norwest Bank Texas, N. A. The address to which claims may be presented is: c/o J. Derek Moore Payne, Watson, Kling, Miller & Malechek, P.C. Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 6900 Bryan, Texas 77805 -6900 All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. 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, January 5, 2000, 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. Questions regarding this project should be directed to James Polasek, Senior Buy- er, (409) 764 -3558. 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. 12/22/99 & 12/29/99 DATED the 14th day of December, 1999. PAYNE, WATSON, KLINC MILLER & MALECHEK, P.0 By: J. Derek Moor( Attorneys for the Estat( 12 -22 -99 NOTICE Quad -Tex Construction, Inc. is accepting bids from quali- fied HUB Sub - contractors/ Suppliers for Texas A &M Utilities Material Storage Building Project. Work con- sists of site work, concrete work, and pre- engineered metal building. Quote can be faxed to 409 - 693 -2103. 12 -21- 99.12 -22 -99 NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INCORPORATE Notice is hereby given that GRANT BARNBY d /b /a SIGNS NOW!, WAKEFIELD SIGN SERVICE, and SIGN SOURCE, doing business at 116 A Walton Dr., Brazos College Station, County, Texas, intends, on or before January 1, 2000, to become incorporated. The business will be conducted under the name of SIGN SOURCE, INC. This Notice is given pursuant to Article 1302 -2.02 of the Texas Mis- cellaneous Corporation Laws Act. GRANT BARNB) 12- 15 -99, 12 -22 -99 12 -29- 99, - 0 5 -99 7 ,F OTICE OF LIC HEARING lege Station Zoning f Adjustment will ublic hearing to con- setback variance for asant Forest, Lot 6, of the Pleasant For- division. Applicant is d Custom Homes. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 6:00 p.m. meeting of the Board on January 4, 2000. 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 (408)764 -3570. I SHAUNAANDERSON Staff Planner 12 -22 -99 Area hospitals reported the follow- ing births this week. The list may not be complete, because some parents choose not to have their names listed. St. Joseph Regional Health Center Dec. 14, 1999: Tenika Perry, Bryan, a boy; Rhonda Washington, Bryan, a girl. Dec. 15, 1999: Elizabeth Hill, Bryan, a boy; Laura and Joseph Gonzales, Hearne, a girl; Jacqueline and Peter Fisher, Hous ton, a girl; Amanda and John Richards, Cald- well, a boy. Dec. 16, 1999: Latoya Mitchell, Hearne, a boy; Neshae Franklin, Brenham, a boy; Marie and Lorenzo Nutall, Bryan, a boy; Barbara Fletcher, Navasota, , a College Jeana and Wesley Station, a girl; Maria and John Hernandez, Bryan, a girl; Fowler, Amanda and Anthony Bryan, a girl; Robin and Kenneth Ingold, Bryan, a girl. College Station Medical Center Dec. 18, 1999: Alicia Ramos, Navasota, a boy; Gloria Enriques and Hisidoro Zamora, Bryan, a boy. Dec. 20, 1999: Col Rasha Riad and Paul Phillips, lege Station, a boy; Patricia and Shane Paulk, Bryan, a girl. Wednesday December 22, 1999 The Eagle NOTICE the following has registered Nith the Bryan Police Dept. as a convicted sexual of- fender: Roberta Faye Williams, 35 33 year old W /F, 2301 Northside, Bryan, 77803. In- decency with child /victim 16 yr. old female. NOTIFICACION Las siguiente personas se an registrado con el Depar- tamento De Policia de Bry- an: Roberta FAye Williams, muj- er/blanca, de 35 anos de edad, 2301 Northside, Bry- an, 77803. Per indecencia con un menor, victima: nina de 16 anos. NOTICE TO OFFEROHs Sealed proposals for Long Distance Services RFP #2000 -016 will be received by the Brazos County Pur- chasing Department in the Brazos County Courthouse, Suite 117, Bryan, Texas until 1:30 P.M., Thursday, Janu- ary 6, 2000. All proposals received after that time will be returned unopened. Said proposal will be publicly opened and acknowledged at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, Jan- uary 6, 2000 in the Brazos County Purchasing Depart- ment, Suite 117, Brazos County Courthouse. Web site address: http:Hre- cords.tx.dps.state.tx. us 12- 16 -99, 12 -23 -99 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 00 -28 Copier Purchase with Lease Options The City of College Station 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, December 30, 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, 8:00AM - 5:OOPM. Questions regarding this project should be directed Cheryl K. Turney, Purchas- ing Manager.. (409) 764- 3823. Brazos County reserves the right to waive or reject any and all proposals or any and all irregularities in said re quest and to accept the offer considered most advanta geous to the County. Re quest for Proposals are available at the County Pur chasing Office, 300 Eas 26th Street, Suite 117, Bry an, Texas 77803; or ca (409) 361 -4290 for informa tion. John O. Nachman Purchasing Agei 12- 16 -99, 12 -23 -99 NOTICE The Caldwell Independent School District is accepting proposals for the lighting of the softball field at the High School athletic complex. Proposals will be accepted until noon, January 10, 2000 and will be opened and read aloud at 1:00 PM, January 10, 2000 at the Administra- tion Office located at 203 N. Gray, Caldwell, Tx 77836. Specifications can be ob- tained at the administration office at 203 N. Gray. Cald well, Tx. 77836 or by callinc 409- 567 -9559 or 409 -567 ,3414. 12- 23 -99, 12 -30 -99 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. 12- 16 -99, 12 -23 -99 St. Joseph Regional Health Center Dec. 14. 1999: Michelle Burns, Navasota, a boy. Dec. 17, 1999: Amber and Carlos Saenz, Hearne, a boy; Crystal Calvo and Leovordro Her- nandez, Bryan, a boy; Natalie Carpio, Bryan, a girl; Dusti Thompson and Raul Alviar, Cameron, a girl; Wendy and Rabon Metcalf, College Station, a boy; Rita and Pedro Urcino, Bryan, a boy; Sonya Fenner, Navasota, a girl; Robin and John See, Somerville, a girl; Kelly and Shane Brown, Gause, a girl. Dec. 18, 1999: Toni Evans, Bryan, a girl; Melanie and Bradley Schemmer, Bryan, a girl; Amy Dean, Bryan, a girl. Dec. 19, 1999: Rebecca and David Najvar, College Station, a boy; Christine and Larry Jarber, Buck - holts, a girl. Dec. 20, 1999: Mary and Monty Blacklock, Burton, a girl; Debra and Noel Rangel, College Station, a boy; Tyra and Clay Ranton, Normangee, a boy. College Station Medical Center Dec. 21, 1999: Anabel Alfaro, Navasota, a boy; Jessica Hoot, Midway, a girl; Sandra and Johnny Castillo, Col- lege Station, a boy; Staci and Michael Fox, Bryan, a boy. • Thursday December 23, 1999 The Eagle Area hospitals reported the follow- ing births Thursday. The list may not be complete because some parents choose not to have their names print- ed. St. Joseph Regional Health Center December 14, 1999: Milissa and Richard Cantu, Bryan, a boy. December 19, 1999: Carolyn and David Record, College Station, a boy. December 20, 1999: Kimberly and Glen Horne, Bren- ham, a boy; Tiffany and Jason Bullard, College Station, a girl; leshia Monike Dixon, Bryan, a girl. December 21, 1999: Jennifer Bradshaw and Robert Mathews, College Station, a girl; Barbara and Charles Williams, Col- lege Station, a girl; Melanie Sue Thompson, Bryan, a girl; Celina Guy, Normangee, a girl. College Station Medical Center December 22, 1999: Regina Kelly, Hearne, a girl. Sheri and Andy Hillis, Bryan, a boy. Tiffany Davis and Richard Lange, Rockdale, a girl. j Seawma M& on==* to ps11110 9ii UNI&R.'t. AWWWWOW ie L Atvarez CUMN111mobr of Purchasing will he received at the Pur- pchasmg Cftm T812 Welsh. Stdw, Tx-. T7840 lftsa��iarar .Irss�S�� BALL SCE �f6 c s7 I m FmK9 aid CIRDINANCE 1111M CM The entire text of this Ordinance is not indLWWdiW WPd tion but is on file with the City Secretary and isaaitiibfi spection at her dtfice in the Bryan Municipal Buildrtty. South Texas Avenue, Bryan. Texas. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION ZT34 OF THE BRY- AN CITY CODE BY REVISING THE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMY ON FARM TO MARKET ROAD 2818 (HARVEY MITCHELL PARKWAY): REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH: PROVIDING. A SAVINGS CLAUSE: FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETINGS AT WHICH THE ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WERE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED 13Y LAW: PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY' PROVIDING FOR PUB- LICATION IN THE NEWSPAPER: AND PROVIDING AN EF- FECTIVE DATE (OF DECEMBER 24. 1939). A person who violates any section of NaChdisaoeisytijet a misdemeanor and upon convictiM is ii ae 2111111116- ante with Section 1 -14 of the Brun Cdy Code- Mary Lynne 511111111111111 City SecnWay CITY OF BRYAN 12 -17 -99.12 -24-99 �+�rrdte� TaeajdttCa�e - asgirs� � fir .�sssfili: i�amis�al� a1r•f�eSi� tea+ ttat Temazillimmue. { Comege Stafl1m. Texas rISM !ft ice! atsirdaH�ils to mood as Cft Nh& Uft 11111111:1111bi so 1hr1EhW dMN1P st. A I I - ' nadm"y s uled fart 1 M m day 11ft City Mo. This sstsMa - s nsnil�y, hanarff. affY ' pifflum an: agedfaamict A. cim*ksm s# it rF M iF�ie�s JEWS Pdbwr, S»t amp- an 04" AMMM The City of C~ n®aes 111e! r OW or AS bib and I& inkin, alities and inept am Ifftnie visit at MbEi ftwkAhwWWWOMMOMIlis a miidft its t altula_ aslpibolker lists. t?rilliIIIIIIIIIIIIII& 1Z'24l99 REI�SF FCU Dos_ • Friday December 24, 1999 The Eagle Me deaie #W 1i rent at QdWW 90 14 Pumbmi ft Clkr- PoIIIIIIIIIIIIIIrl and apdsal co.rlact tlrre rWom Office at (40%%564 T2- 1T-9g. 1F-14111111111 ORDINANCE NO. 1205 The entire text of this Ordinance is not included in this publica- tion but is on file with the City Secretary and is available for in- spection at her office in the Bryan Municipal Building, 300 South Texas Avenue, Bryan, Texas. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BRYAN, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 756, AS AMENDED, BY REVI- SING SECTION 9.3 TO ALLOW PROFESSIONAL OFFICES AS A CONDITIONAL USE IN SINGLE FAMILY 7000 (SF -7) DISTRICT; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETINGS AT WHICH THE ORDINANCE WAS PASSED ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY: PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE NEWS- PAPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (OF JANU- ARY 1, 2000). Any person who violates any section of this Ordinance is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction is punishable in ac- cordance with Section 1 -14 of the Bryan City Code. Mary Lynne Stratta City Secretary CITY OF BRYAN 12-25-1999,1-1-2000 ORDINANCE NO. 1203 The entire text of this Ordinance is not included in this publica- tion but is on file with the City Secretary and is available for in- spection at her office in the Bryan Municipal Building, 300 South Texas Avenue, Bryan, Texas. 4W AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BRYAN AMENDING OR- DINANCE NO. 756. COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDI- NANCE, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION A.1 TO ADD LANGUAGE TO THE DEFINITION OF MANUFAC- TURED HOME AND TO DEFINE MANUFACTURED HOUS- ING LAND LEASE COMMUNITY; ADDING SECTION 23B TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR MANUFACTURED HOUS- ING LAND LEASE COMMUNITIES CREATED ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2000, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PRO- VIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILI- TY CLAUSE; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETINGS AT WHICH THE ORDINANCE WAS PASSED ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW, PRO- VIDING FOR A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (OF JANUARY 1, 2000). A person who violates any section of this Ordinance is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction is punishable in accord- ance with Section 1 -14 of the Bryan City Code. Mary Lynne Stratta City Secretary CITY OF BRYAN 12-25-1999,11-1-2000 Jane Rose Samuelson Dec. 15, 1993 Jane Rose Samuelson, age 6, of College Station lost her coura- geous battle with cancer on December 24, 1999, but lives on in the hearts of those who love her. Her intelligence, beauty and spirit was an inspiration which was sur- passed only by her joy and zest for life. She loved Disney World, cats, unicorns, horses and her "blankies." Our Princess Angel is at peace. Jane is preceded in death by her Paternal Grandparents: Werner F. & Jane Samuelson; and her Mater- nal Grandfather: Louis Jacobson. Survivors include her Mother: Sandra B. Jacobson of College Sta- tion; her Father: Charles Dana Samuelson of College Station; a Sister: Kate Ellen Samuelson and a Brother: Eric Louis Samuelson, both of College Station; Maternal Grandparents: Marvin & Claire — Dec. 24, 1999 Jacobson Roth of Miami, Florida; Uncles and Aunts: Dr. Jerry & Marylin Jacobson, Eric Foster Samuelson, and Paul & Barbara Samuelson; and Cousins: Michael Jacobson, Nicole Jacobson and Stacey Samuelson. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. until service time on Sunday, December 26, 1999. Funeral Ser- vices will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Hillier Funeral Home Chapel with Rabbi Peter Tarlow of College Station and Dr. Steve Smith of Bryan officiating. Interment will follow in the Bryan City Cemetery. A Memorial Service will also be held in the First Presbyterian Church of Bryan at a later date. Memorials may be made to The University of Texas M.D. Ander- son Cancer Center, Dept. of Child Life, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Hous- ton, Texas 77030. ORDINANCE NO. 1204 The entire text of this Ordinance is not included in this publica- tion but is on file with the City Secretary and is available for in- spection at her office in the Bryan Municipal Building, 300 South Texas Avenue, Bryan, Texas. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BRYAN, TEXAS,' AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 756, AS AMENDED, BY REVI- SING SECTION 14.2 TO ALLOW PORTABLE /SMALL COM- MERCIAL STRUCTURES IN COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS, RE- PEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETINGS AT WHICH THE ORDINANCE WAS PASSED ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY; PRO - VIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (OF JANUARY 1, 2000). Any person who violates any section of this Ordinance is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction is punishable in ac- cordance with Section 1 -14 of the Bryan City Code. Mary Lynne Stratta City Secretary CITY OF BRYAN 12 -25 -1999, 1 -1 -2000 F C° C° T S 0 Saturday December 25, 1999 The Eagle N � The City of College Station's S1 Parks and Recreation Department is currently seeking members to serve on the following committees: CONFERENCE CENTER ADVIS COMMITTEE This comittee is appointed by the Parks and Recreation Board and its purpose is to study concerns at hand, make recommendations and give advice to the Conference Center staff and the Parks and Recreation Board on areas of community interest. Regular meetings of this committee shall be held on the second Tuesday of each month nat 5:15 p.m. at the College Station Conference Center. LINCOLN CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE This comittee is appointed by the Parks and Recreation Board. Its purpose is to interpret the needs and interests of this community and advise the Lincoln Recreation Center an the Parks and Recreation Board concerning recreational programs, ideas, and activities that satisfies these needs and/or interests. This committee participates in the formulation of plans, assistance in recommending policy, and evaluation programs. Regular meetings of this committee shall be held on the first Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m, at the Lincoln recreation Center. SENIOR PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE Prefer Seniors to serve on this committee. This committee makes suggestions to the Senior Service Coordinator concerning programs and activities for older adults in our community. Regular meetings of the committe shall be held on the last Monday of every month at 10:00 a.m. at the Exit Teen ** Must be a citizen of College Station and a qualified voter. Committe members serve two -year terms. For more information, please contact Kris Startzman at 409 - 764 -3414. Applications are available at the City Secretary's office at City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, or you may fill out an on -line application at www.ci.college- station.tx.us PARKS & RECREATION CO«EqE STATION Sunday December 26, 1999 The Eagle Wallace Preston Chamblee March 5, 1921 — Dec. 23, 1999 Services for Wallace Preston Chamblee, 78, of College Station are set for 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cal- vary Baptist Church in Bryan. The Rev. David Murphy of Calvary Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be in the Col - lege Station Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Memorial Funer- al Chapel in Bryan and from CHAMBLEE 9 a.m. to the time of the ser- vices Tuesday at the church. Mr. Chamblee died Thursday in College Station Medical Center. He was born in Crawford, Texas, and had lived in College Station since 1955. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, where he attended the Stewards Men's Sun- day school class, and was also a member of the Bryan Evening Lions Club. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War Il. He worked for Rainbow and Butter Crust Bread from 1945 to 1955, owned and operated the Chamblee Texaco Station from 1965 to 1976 and worked for Firestone Tire Com- pany as a salesman from 1976 to 1986. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nelda Chamblee. Survivors include a son and daughter -in -law, Preston Ray and Cheryl Chamblee of College Station; two daughters and sons -in -law, Collysue and Randle Lawson of Rui- doso, N.M., and Wallace Ann and Ned Wynn of Hosston, La.; a sister, Mary Beth Honea of Clinton, Wis.; ten grandchildren; 12 great- grand- children; and a great- great - grand- child. Memorials may be made to the Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund. Monday, December 27, 1999 The Eagle Area hospitals reported the follow- ing births Monday. The list may not be complete because some parents choose not to have their names print- ed. College Station Medical Center December 23, 1999: Donna Howell, Caldwell, a boy. December 24, 1999: Kristen and Justin Loehr, College Station, a girl; Deborah Gutierrez and Noah Pena, Caldwell, a boy. St. Joseph Regional Health Center December 19, 1999: Maria Solis, Bryan, a boy. December 20, 1999: Dana and Darrell Wagner, Ander- son, a girl. December 21, 1999: Lakeisha Laday, Washington, a girl. December 22, 1999: Jean and Jessi Aranda Brenham, a boy; Teresa and James Siegert, Bryan, a girl; Tammy and Michael Little, Bryan, a girl; Leslie and Thomas Luhn, Franklin, a boy; Gwendolyn and Michael Lucas, Bryan, a boy. Tuesday, December 28, 1999 The Eagle TEXAS NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION AND INTENT TO OBTAIN A WATER QUALITY PERMIT PERMIT NO. 10024 -003 APPLICATION. City of College Station, Public Utilities Department, P.O. Box 9960, College Sta- tion, Texas 77842 has applied to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit No. 10024 -003 (EPA I.D. # TX0093262) to authorize a discharge of treated wastewater at a volume not to exceed a daily average flow of 2,000,000 gallons per day. The domestic wastewater treatment facility is located immediately south of Rock Prairie Road, approximately 16,000 feet east - northeast of the inter- section of State Highway 6 and Greens Prairie Road, and approximately 9.000 feet north of the Texas International Speedway in Brazos County, Texas. The discharge route is from the plant Site to Lick Creek; thence to the Navasota River below Lake Whitney. This application was sub- mitted to the TNRCC on August 4, 1999. The permit application is available for viewing and copying at the College Station Library, 800 F.M. 2818, College Station, Texas. The TNRCC executive director has determined the application is administratively complete and will conduct a technical review of the application. After completion of the technical review, the TNRCC will issue a Notice of Application and Preliminary Decision. MAILING LISTS. You may ask to be placed on a mailing list to obtain additional information re- garding this application. You may also ask to be on a county -wide mailing list to receive public notices for TNRCC permits in the county. To get on a mailing list, send a request to the Office of the Chief Clerk, at the address listed below. PUBLIC COMMENT /PUBLIC MEETING. You may submit public comments or request a public meeting about this application. The purpose of a public meeting is to provide the opportunity to submit written or oral comment or to ask questions about the application. The TNRCC will bold a public meeting if the executive director determines that there is a significant degree of public in- terest in the application or If requested by a local legislator. A public meeting is not a contested case hearing. Written public comments should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TNRCC, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711 -3087. You are encouraged to submit your comments as soon as possible so your concerns can be considered during the review of the application. ADDITIONAL NOTICE. After technical reivew of the application is complete, the executive direc- tor may prepare a draft permit and will issue a preliminary decision on the application. Notice of the Application and Preliminary Decision will be published and mailed to those who are on the county -wide mailing list or the mailing list for this application. That notice will contain the final deadline for submitting public comments and requesting a public meeting. OPPORTUNITY FOR A CONTESTED CASE HEARING. After the deadline for public comments, the executive director will consider the comments and prepare a response to all relevant and ma- terial, or otherwise significant public comments. The Response to Comments, along with the ex- ecutive director's decision on the application, Will be mailed to everyone who submitted public comments or who requested to be on a mailing list for this application. The mailing will also pro- vide instructions for requesting reconsideration of the executive director -s decision and for re- questing a contested case hearing. A contested case hearing is a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in a state district court. A contested case hearing will only be granted based on disputed issues of fact that are relevant and material to the Commission' S decision on the application. Further, the Commission will only grant a hearing on issues that were raised during the public comment period and not withdrawn. Issues that are not raised in public comments may not be considered during a hearing. INFORMATION. If you need more information about this permit application or the permitting process (such as being added to the mailing list), please call the TNRCC Office of Public Assis- tance, Toll Free, at 1- 800 - 687 -4040. General information about the TNRCC can be found at our web site at www.tnrcc.state.tx.us Further information may also be obtained from the City of College at the address stated above or by calling Bill Riley at 409 - 764 -3660 Issued: December 6, 1999 NOTICE OF IN i tN i iury TO INCORPORATE otice is hereby given that iRANT BARNBY d /b /a IGNS NOW!, WAKEFIELD IGN SERVICE, and SIGN ;OURCE. doing business at 16 A Walton Dr., City of ;ollege Station, Brazos county, Texas, intends, on x before January 1, 2000, to Become incorporated. The business will be conducted under the name of SIGN SOURCE, INC. This Notice is given pursuant to Article 1302 -2.02 of the Texas Mis- cellaneous Corporation Laws Act. 12 -29 -99 The City of College Station's Community Enhancement/Fire Dept. 03 accepting applications for a full -time: PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Qualified applicant will be responsible for actively enforcing all of City of College Station parking regulations within assigned areas by issuing parking citations or taking other appropriate action. Must be able to respond to parking related complaints from the citizens in the Northgate area. Must have the ability to follow oral and written instructions. Must have the ability to deal effectively and courteously with associates and the general public. Must be in physical condition that will permit adequate job performance. Must also be able to work variable hours (nights and weekends) High school graduate or GED required. Must have a valid Texas driver's license and a good driving record. Salary: $8.42 /Hour Deadline to apply: December 31, 1999 Must submit a City of College Station application. Apply at: City of College Station Human Resources Department 1101 S. Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 77840 Website: www.lockon.coo)�obline/cstx.htm NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a Re- zoning request for approxi- mately 0.71 acres located at the northwest corner of Highway 6 and University Drive East, from C -B Busi- ness Commercial to R -5 Apartments Medium Den- sity. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 7:00 p.m. meeting of the Commission on Thursday, January 13, 2000. Any request for sign inter- pretive services for the hearing impaired must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make ar- rangements call (409)764- 3547 or (Too) 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 approximate- ly 19.149 acres (proposed Emerald Forest Phase II Subdivision). The property is located East of Highway 6; north of Emerald Parkway. The rezoning request is from A -O Agricultural Open to R -1A Single Family Residen- tial. 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 Council on Thursday, January 13, 2000. (rescheduled). 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. 12 -29 -99 Edwin Hard Transportation Planner Wednesday, December 29, 1999 The Eagle 12 -29 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The College Station City Council will hold a public', hearing to consider a Rezon- ing Request for approxi- mately 3.378 acres located at State Highway 6 South at University Drive East, from R -1 Single Family Residen- tial to C -2 Commercial In- dustrial. The hearing will be held in the Council Room of the College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 7:00 p.m. meeting of the Council on Thursday, Janu- ary 13, 2000. 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 (408)764 -3570. Sabine McCully Senior Planner 12 -29 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: The College Station City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a Rezon- ing request for approximate- ly 7.16 acres of land located at the northwest intersection of Holleman Drive and FM 2818: from R -1 to C -1 Gen- eral Commercial (2.08 acres) and R -2 Duplex Resi- dential (5.07 acres). 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 Council on Thursday, January 13, 2000. 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 -2989. For additional information please contact me a (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 Lot 20, Sand- stone Addition; approximate- ly 14.41 acres located at the end of Oakwood Trail, from A -O Agricultural Open to A- OR Rural Residential Subdi- vision. 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 Council on Thursday, January 13, 2000. 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 12 -29 -99 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: The College Station City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a Rezon- ing request for 4090 Ray- mond Stotzer Parkway, from A -O Agricultural Open 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 7:00 p.m. meeting of the Council on Thursday, January 13, 2000. (rescheduled). 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 12 -29 -99 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 00 -30 Sludge Transporter Truck 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, January 5, 2000, 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. Questions regarding this project should be directed to James Polasek, Senior Buy- er, (409) 764 -3558. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive nformalities and irregulari- ties. Please visit our website at rvww.ci. col lege- station.tx. us 'or further information on this and available bids, tabula - ions and plan holder lists. 12/22/99 & 12/29/99 REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid # 00 -32 Janitorial Services 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, January 12, 2000, 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. Interested parties may con- tact Larry Thedford, Facility Maintenance Superintend- ent, (409) 764 -3476, for an appointment to view the fa- cilities. Questions regarding this project should be directed the Purchasing Services Di- vision. (4Q9) 764 -3823. The City of College Station reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive nformalities and irregulari- ties. Please visit our website at Nww.ci.college- station.tx. us 'or further information on this and available bids, tabula - :ions and plan holder lists. 12/29/99 & 1/5/00 12 -29 -99