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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 24, 1972
7:00 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor J. B. Hervey; Councilmen Fred Brison, Homer Adams,
J. D. Lindsay, R. D. Radeleff, and C. A. Bonnen; City Manager
Ran Boswell; City Planner George Eby; and Administrative
Secretary Nancy Reeves
MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilman Don Dale
VISITORS PRESENT: See Guest Register
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by the Mayor and on motion by
Councilman Brison, seconded by Councilman Bonnen, the minutes of the March 27,
1972 and April 5, 1972 meetings were unanimously approved.
Mr. Bruce Clay, a Texas A&M University student, presented a resolution
passed by the Student Senate, for the Council's consideration. The resolution is
as follows:
STUDENT SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the population density center of Ward III has changed with the voter
registration of Texas A&M University campus students; and
WHEREAS, election polls are established to facilitate casting of votes by the
voting public; and
WHEREAS, Ward III is presently too large according to county precinct election
standards set by the Election Code of the State of Texas (Art. 2.04);
therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, THAT the students of Texas A&M University respectfully request
the establishment of a new election poll on the university campus or
moving of the present election poll to a campus location, whichever
is most favorable to the College Station City Council and abides with
the Election Code of the State of Texas.
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Mayor Hervey informed Mr. Clay that the Council would turn this matter over to
the City Attorney and if the City is in violation of the state law, action will certainly
be taken to correct the situation.
Mayor Hervey opened the public hearing on Ordinance No. 810, an ordinance
rezoning a 0. 963 acre tract of land located in the Crawford Burrett League from
District No. 4, First Business District to District No. 3, Apartment House District.
City Planner George Eby pointed out the location of the property in question on the
opaque projector. The public hearing was then closed and on motion by Councilman
Adams, seconded by Councilman Radeleff, Ordinance No. 810 was unanimously
passed and approved.
Mayor Hervey then opened the public hearing on Ordinance No. 811, an ordinance
rezoning a 0.829 acre tract of land located in the Crawford Burnett League from District
No. 3, Apartment House District to District No. 4, First Business District. City Plan-
ner George Eby showed the location of the property on the opaque projector. The public
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hearing was closed and on motion by Councilman Radeleff, seconded by Councilman
Bonnen, Ordinance No. 811 was unanimously passed and approved.
A public hearing was opened by the Mayor on Ordinance No. 812, an ordinance re-
zoning a 5.00 acre tract of land located in the Crawford Burnett League from District
No. 3, Apartment House District to District No. 4, First Business District. City
Planner George Eby showed the location of the tract of land on the opaque projector.
Mr. Eby informed the Council that the Planning and Zoning Commission had recom-
mended rezoning this property, with the condition that a street dedication be made
on this tract of land. The public hearing was then closed and Councilman Radeleff
moved that this Council go on record as favoring this change in zoning but the Ordinance
No. 812 would be tabled until the owner produces a final plat which satisfies the street
dedication condition. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bonnen, was passed and
approved with Councilman Adams voting "no".
On motion by Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Brison, Ordinance No.
813, an ordinance providing for a public hearing on the question of rezoning a 3.40 acre
tract of land located in the Crawford Burnett League from District No. 1, First Dwelling
House District to District No. 4-A, Neighborhood Business District, was unanimously
passed and approved.
On motion by Councilman Brison, seconded by Councilman Bonnen, Ordinance No.
814, an ordinance providing for a public hearing on the question of rezoning a tract of
land located in the Carter's Grove Addition from District No. 1, First Dwelling House
District to Planned Unit Development District No. 1, was unanimously passed and approved.
Mr. Bob Bowen, local manager of the Lone Star Gas Company, informed the Council
that his company had presented an application for a rate increase to the City of College
Station. Mr. Bowen stated the reason for this increase was the rising cost of gas to
the company itself. Mr. Bowen presented a rate scale which showed the old net rates
along with the proposed increased net rates. The scale is as follows.
Present Rates New Rates
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First 1,000 cubic feet $2.00 First 1,000 cubic feet $2.20
The Next 3,000 cubic feet ..... .96 The Next 3,000 cubic feet 1.01
The Next 6,000 cubic feet ..... .87 The Next 6,000 cubic feet .91
The Next 15,000 cubic feet .82 The Next 15,000 cubic feet .84
The Next 75,000 cubic feet .... .78 The Next 75,000 cubic feet .79
All Over 100,000 cubic feet ----. 76 All Over 100,000 cubic feet ..... .76
The Council requested that Mr. Bowen work up some other plan of rate scale
so that the smaller users would not be penalized by the rate increase. Mr. Bowen
agreed to rework the rate scale and present it to the Council at their next meeting.
City Manager Ran Boswell pointed out that the Council has sixty days to act on this
application.
On motion by Councilman Brison, seconded by Councilman Lindsay, the
resolution accepting the provision of the State Highway Commission Minute Order
No. 66077 for the improvements of State Highway 6 from Jersey Street southeast
to FM 2818 (West Loop), for a distance of approximately 1.8 miles, was unanimously
passed and approved. The resolution is as follows.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, in Brazos County on present State Highway 6 the City of College Station
has requested assistance in the widening of pavement including incidental
items thereto from Farm to Market Road 2347 Southeast to Farm to Market
Road 2818, a distance of approximately 1.8 miles; and
WHEREAS, the requested work has been tentatively accepted for participation in the
Federal Metropolitan Program;
NOW, THEREFORE, the State Highway Engineer is directed to tender the following
proposal to the City of College Station:
Provided the City will:
1. Provide for the construction of continuous curb and gutter where none now
exists between Farm to Market Road 2347 and 700 feet south of Holleman
Drive, the adjustment of utilities as may be required, construction of storm
sewers, etc.., all as may be required for a complete project with the ex-
ception of pavement and its support.
2. Assume responsiblity for the construction of driveways and sidewalks
should they be deemed necessary now or in the future and agree to make
such installations in accordance with governing policies and regulations
of the Department.
3. Maintain that portion of the work which is its responsibility in accordance
with present maintenance agreement, and agree to regulate traffic, pro-
hibit all parking and prevent encroachment on the right-of-way, all in
accordance with governing policies and regulations of the Department.
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On motion by Councilman Bonnen, seconded by Councilman Adams, the bid of
Westinghouse Supply in the amount of $7,017.80, for electrical materials to be used
in the south substation, was unanimously accepted and approved.
On motion by Councilman Brison, seconded by Councilman Bonnen, Ordinance
No. 815, an ordinance providing for new requirements for deposits for utility services;
providing for refunding deposits; providing a savings clause; providing catchlines;
providing for'repeal of Ordinance No. 36; and providing for an effective date, was
unanimously passed and approved.
On motion by Councilman Radeleff, seconded by Councilman Lindsay, a resolution
authorizing the Brazos Valley Development Council to make application to the Criminal
Justice Council of Texas for financial assistance to purchase the following law enforce-
ment equipment for the City of College Station, was unanimously passed and approved.
Brazos Valley Development Council Joint Purchase with the City of College Station
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April 24, 1972
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Agency
Equipment.. List
No. Of
Items
Cost Per
Item
._
Total
Cost
..
College Station
Base Station (G)
154.415 1
Antenna 1
Cable & Fittings (1~' 1
Mobile 6
Portable 3
Battery Charger 1
Intercity Base
$2,200.
87.
127.
1,260.
760.
41.
4,650
$2,200. 60W
87.
127.
7,560. 70W, 4 Channel
2,280. 2 Channel
41.
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__
16,945.
Emergency Power
Supply
15 1-KVA 2,100. __ 2,~10.0.
$19,045. Grand Total
Brazos Valley Development Council Contributes 75~c
City of College Station Contributes 25~c
$14,286.
$ 4,759.
The resolution is as follows:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Brazos Valley Development Council has been given the responsibility
of Areawide Comprehensive :Planning function by both State and Federal
Agencies; and
WHEREAS, interest and concern has been expressed by the local governmental agencies
and organizations in the development of the City of College Station, Texas;
and
WHEREAS, the Brazos Valley Development Council acting in the interest of local
governments of the region in the development of the City of College Station,
Texas,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Board and the Executive
Director be authorized and are hereby authorized to submit an application to the Texas
Criminal Justice Council on behalf of the Brazos Valley Development Council and partici-
pating member governments.
I CERTIFY THAT the above resolution was adopted by the College Station City Council
duly assembled on the 24th day of April, 1972 and that said resolution is recorded in
the minutes of said meeting.
S/J. B. Hervey
Mayor
ATTEST:
S/Florence Neelley
City Secretary
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City Council Meeting
April 24, 1972
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Mayor Hervey announced the appointment of the following city officials and
committees.
City Attorney
Municipal Judge
City Health Officer
City Secretary
Don Dillon
Phillip Goode
Dr. T. O. Walton
Mrs. Florence Neelley
Civil Defense Director--- George L. Huebner
Safety Committee ........
Col. Howard F. Goldsmith, Jr., Chairman
Dr. David C. Ruesink
William E. Beach
Dr. Virgil Stover
Fred Hopson
Me lvin Luedke
Homer B. Adams, Council Liaison
Planning & Zoning Committee
M. R. Calliham, Chairman
George Boyett (term expires 1974)
Bill Cooley (term expires 1974)
James Wallace (term expires 1973)
Tom Chaney (term expires 1973)
John Longley (term expires 1974)
Ed Miller (term expires 1973)
Don Dale, Council Liaison
On motion by Councilman Brison, seconded by Councilman Bonnen, the City
Manager was requested to write a letter to the proper officials in Washington, D.C.,
for the City Council supporting the Milican Reservoir.
Councilman Adams informed the Council that the Safety Committee had conducted
a study of the parking situation in the Northgate area and would recommend that Ordinance
No. 376, which prohibits parking in any business zone between the hours of 2 A. Mo and
5 A.M., be enforced by putting up signs so stating and issuing warning tickets to violators.
The Council agreed with Councilman Adams and City Manager Ran Boswell stated he would
take care of this matter.
As there was no other business to discuss, Mayor Hervey declared the meeting
adjourned.
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED:
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