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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/24/1966 - Regular Minutes - City CouncilI i0 A W V) W CL 66 M D X 0 M MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING October 24, 1966 Members present: Mayor Anderson; Councilmen Holt, Rhodes, Adams, Cooley, Boyett, Rosprim; City Secretary Richardson; City Attorney Dillon; City Manager Ran Boswell. Visitors Present: Bob Schleider; Joe G. Hanover; Mr. & Mrs. M. D. Darrow; W. E. Richter; Mrs. E. F. Gummies; R. L. Bradley; Roger Powell, Jr.; Joseph Gautreaux; James C. Gilmore; Merrill H. Sweet; John D. Cochrane; Ed Burns; W. D. Fitch; Mrs. Jackie Dee (W. S.) Hall; Claudia Wells; Tom Stallworth; Joe McGraw; Stn. Suttenfaust. On motion by Councilman Rhodes, seconded by Councilman Rosprim, the minutes of the September 26 regular meeting were approved. Mr. Hanover of the Texas Highway Department spoke to the council with respect to the placement of a median on State Highway 6, . south of Norton's Pancake House. He stated that it would be possible to put the break in the median by extending South Walton Drive to State Highway 6. At the conclusion of the presentation the mayor requested that the councilmen previously appointed to study the matter work with the State Highway Department in firming up the entrance of this median break. The city engineer was requested to draw up a map of the extension of South Walton Drive for use of the councilmen concerned. A public hearing was held on the question of rezoning 4. 05 acres of land in the Morgan Rector League. There being no discussion, the mayor declared the public hearing closed. On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Boyett, Ordinance 484, and ordinance rezoning 4. 05 acres of land in the Morgan Rector League from District No. 1, First Dwelling House District, to District No. 4, First Business District was passed and approved. Councilman Adams did not vote on the question. On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Rosprim, the city manager was authorized to make payment of $1, 000. 00 on a $5, 000. 00 note at the University National Bank and was authorized to renew the note for the balance of $4, 000. 00. Motion passed. On motion by Councilman Boyett, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, Ordinance No. 485, an ordinance authorizing the police of the city to arrest persons found in suspicious places without a warrant as authorized by Article 14. 03 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, was passed and approved. 00960 �3 Minutes of Regular Meeting October 24, 1966; Page 2 On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Rosprim, Ordinance No. 486, an ordinance authorizing the mayor to act on behalf of the city in executing instruments necessary to extend social security coverage to policemen, was passed and approved. On motion by Councilman Rhodes, seconded by Councilman Boyett, Ordinance No. 487, an ordinance fixing the schedule of utility rates was passed and approved. On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, Ordinance No. 488, an ordinance fixing the schedule of garbage charges was passed and approved subject to deletion of the last sentence of Section 2, the deletion of wording "as designated by the terms of this ordinance' and substitution of the wording "in an acceptable place" in Section 3, and the inclusion of the wording in Section IV of Ordinance No. 487 in Section 7. On motion by Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Boyett, the preliminary plat of the Ridgefield Section Three was approved. The council discussed the preparation of an ordinance to annex territory south of the city. On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Rhodes and passed, the city attorney was directed to prepare an ordinance for public hearing on the annexation of property under discussion by the city council at this time. Mayor Anderson introduced the following Resolution authorizing Execution of Grant Agreement: "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENT" WHEREAS, City of College Station organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Texas (herein called the "Applicant"), has heretofore submitted an application to the United States of America, acting by and through the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (herein called the "Government"), for a grant under Section 702 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965, for the purposes designated in the said application; and WHEREAS, the Government has approved the said application subject to certain conditions and has submitted to the Applicant a certain Grant Agreement dated as of October 11, 1966 (herein called the "Grant Agreement"), for approval and execution by the Applicant, which said Grant Agreement is satisfactory, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE City Council of the Applicant that the said Grant Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto, be and the same is hereby approved. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute 00361 q41 Minutes of Regular Meeting October 24, 1966; Page 3 the said Grant Agreement in the name and on behalf of the Applicant, in as many counterparts as may be necessary, and the Assistant City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to affix or impress the official seal of the Applicant thereon and to attest the same. The proper officer is directed to forward the said executed counterparts of the said Grant Agreement to the Government, together with such other documents evidencing the approval and authorization to execute the same as may be required by the Government. Said Resolution was read in full and discussed and considered. Mr. Holt then moved the adoption of the Resolution as introduced and read.. Mr. Adams seconded the motion, and, on roll call, the following voted "Ayer': Mr. Adams, Mr. Cooley, Mr. Holt, Mr. Rhodes, Mr. Boyett, and Mr. Rosprim. and the following voted "Nay": none. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the Resolution adopted as introduced and read. On motion by Councilman Rhodes, seconded by Councilman Rosprim the request that the council consider rezoning the rear 20 feet of Lot 4, Block 10, Boyett Addition was referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission for their consideration. On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Cooley, and passed, the Park Committee was allocated the requested amount of $350. 00 to be used in the Park and Recreation survey they are currently undertaking. On motion by Councilman Rhodes, seconded by Councilman Rosprim, John Hill was reappointed as Brazos County Civil Defense Director for the City of College Station. The council heard a report from the city attorney concerning the abandonment of automobiles. Action for the preparation of an ordinance relative to this problem will be undertaken by the city attorney and presented to the city council at its next meeting. A communication was read from Mrs. W. E. Richter concerned with im- provements on Gilchrist Avenue from Walton Drive to Munson Avenue. Among her recommendations were a pedestrian bridge across the creek (such having been done), widening and pavement of street at no expense to citizens on street affected.. Among those speaking in behalf of paving of Gilchrist Avenue 2 �/ s _Minutes of Regular Meeting October 24, 1966; Page 4 l with no cost to affected owners were Mr. Shaw and Carl Shaffer. Mrs. W. S. Hall who is a property owner on Gilchrist Avenue opposed the cost, of paving the street. She stated that children riding bicycles on Gilchrist Avenue should be educated on how to ride with safety on city streets and suggested that the police force take the responsibility of talking to the children at school. Mayor Anderson related that the council, under its street policy, could not construct a street at no cost to the citizens affected. He further stated that they would at some future date be required to construct such. He indicated foot bridge was constructed but that he would check to see what else we might do to help eliminate the problem cited, and assured the group that the police would be requested to work with the school in reaching the school children on bicycle safety. Rex Bailey of the Southwestern States Telephone Co. spoke to the council concerning the problem of pay stations between the hours of 8:00 and 11:00 a. m. on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. He stated that the "over -flow" equipment now being used was not adequate to carry the call load and that the telephone company was working on the problem and would have it remedied by January of 1967. Mr. Joseph Gautreaux of the College Station Cab Company related to the council his inability to obtain a license to operate taxis in the city of Bryan and the inconveniences it was causing to our citizens. He further related that unless he could get some relief he would be forced to terminate his business. The council agreed to look into the matter in his behalf. Rev. Anderson presented to the council a petition regarding the establishment of a committee of citizens to promote civic loyalty and pride within the city of College Station, asking for the endorsement of its formation. The council accepted the report from Rev. Anderson and tabled it for further study. The city manager reported that Homer -Hunter Associates has engineers at work developing details for water distribution system. He also presented to the council for their study a map prepared by Planning a°nd Zoning Commission on extra -territorial jurisdiction. On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, the meeting was adjourned subject to call. Approved: D. A. Anderson, Mayor Attest: City Secretary 3 y�