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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/23/1967 - Regular Minutes - City CouncilMINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING City of College Station College Station, Texas January 23, 1967 Members present: Mayor Anderson; Councilmen Holt, Rhodes, Adams, Cooley, Boyett, Rosprim; City Attorney Dillon; City Secretary Richardson; City Manager Boswell. Visitors present: C. R. Watson; John A. Denison; F. B. Clark; M. E. Adams; F. S. Kapchinski; Rex Bailey; Mrs. Roy Foster; Mr. Cantrell; Mrs. Wm. M. Moore; H. G. Holland; C. D. Wells; John H. Haislet; F. J. Matous, Jr. ; L. L. Kapchinski; Bennie Sechelski. On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, the council minutes of the November 18, December 5, December 16, and January 13 meetings were approved. Ordinance No. 496, an ordinance fixing and determining the general service rate to be charged for sales of natural gas to residential and commercial consumers within the city limits was introduced. Mr. Adams of the Lone Star Gas Company cited reasons why the minimal increase was sought. On motion by Councilman Rhodes, r seconded by Councilman Rosprim, Ordinance No. 496 was passed and approved. Discussed by the council was the need to take action relative to the recovery of the gross receipts telephone tax now going to Texas A&M University under an Q earlier agreement between the city, Texas A&M University, and General Telephone 7 Company. Pointed out by the mayor was the fact that action toward this end was " first initiated in September. At present the city is operating without a franchise U.1 with the telephone company. Following a discussion of the matter it was agreed (j) < that action to recover the funds be postponed until the next meeting of the council Li in order to give the city attorney an opportunity to review the legal problems involved. 0.. The council received bids on the sale of revenue bonds. On motion by Councilman D Holt, seconded by Councilman Boyett, Ordinance No. 501, an ordinance supplementing 0and amending the ordinance authorizing the issuance of $333, 000 Waterworks and 0 Sewer System and Electric Light and Power System Revenue Refunding Bonds was 0 passed and approved. cr.) On motion by Councilman Boyett, seconded by Councilman Rosprim, Ordinance No. 502, an ordinance supplementing and amending the ordinance authorizing the issuance of $600, 000 Waterworks and Sewer System and Electric Light and Power System Revenue Bonds, Series 1967, was passed and approved. The mayor opened a public hearing on the annexation of territory in the city limits. Mr. L. L. Kapchinski raised the question about the annexation of property not in question at this time, on the East side of the highway. He was informed that such area would be considered upon request of the people who reside in the area. Dr. Clark discussed his views on the annexation of property in question. He requested deferrment of action on annexation of property until he and Bill Fitch had an opportunity to present alternated proposal for the development of the area. There being no further discussion, the mayor declared the public hearing. closed. 00974 s � (om Minutes of Regular Meeting City Council January 23, 1967 The council then considered Ordinance No. 497 concerned with the particular territory. On motion by Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, Ordinance No. 497, an ordinance receiving certain territory adjoining the limits of the city into and incorporating the same as part of the city of College Station was passed and approved. The council received the Charter Amendment Committee's report on up—dating the present city charter. John Denison, committee chairman, spoke briefly on behalf of the committee. On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, and approved, the council accepted the report. The committee was not discharged, pending a meeting between the council and the committee on the matter. The recommendations of the Parks Committee as reflected in their December 7, 1966 minutes were considered by the council. They requested that the city council (1) name the James Parkway parks (all 4 sections) the Mabel Clair Thomas Park; (2) that the park area along Woodland Parkway be cleared of brush and debris; (3) that the committee be furnished large scale maps of the parks; and (4) that the live oak trees in the city cemetery nursery be outplanted on the parks and the surplus be made available to the public. The mayor stated that action had been taken by the city manager on all matters except for naming the park. On motion by Councilman Rhodes, seconded by Councilman Boyett, the council authorized a name change in the park now designated as James Parkway as Mabel Clair Thomas Park. Motion passed. The mayor was also authorized to have the Parks Committee consider the naming of other parks under control by the city. The city attorney submitted to the council an ordinance concerning junked motor vehicles. On motion by Councilman Cooley, seconded by Councilman Adams, Ordinance No. 498, an ordinance providing for the removal of junked motor vehicles within the city of College Station deemed a public nuisance upon due process of law. The mayor submitted to the council for their consideration needed revisions to the present city cemetery Rules and Regulations and Contract of Sale and Purchase. He stressed need for immediate action in view of policy adopted by the council effective January 1 on rate revision. One revision recommended was to prohibit planting of vegetation in the cemetery except as authorized by the city. One involved an increase in rate of interest on the unpaid balance, from 5 to 8 percent, on cemetery lot purchase. The mayor was authorized to proceed on revisions and printing of forms. The mayor stated that the city attorney would be consulted on revisions. On motion by Councilman Boyett, seconded by Councilman Rosprim, Ordinance No. 499, an ordinance decreasing the rate of deposit to the Texas Municipal Retirement System by members of police department was passed and approved. On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, Ordinance No. 500, an ordinance dedicating South Walton Drive to the public use, for a public street and declaring an emergency was passed and approved. A motion by Councilman Adams; seconded by Councilman Boyett, to table the motion pending further study failed of adoption. Minutes of Regular Meeting City Council January 23, 1967 Mrs. William M. Moore discussed with the council her problem with a neighbor on Caudill Street that was maintaining a used car lot, thereby violating city zoning laws. She reported that he had advertised in the Pictorial Press and she had verified address by a phone call. With the concurrence of the council the mayor requested the city manager and city attorney to take action toward eliminating this apparent violation. Mr. H. G. Holland discussed with the council the damage done to his driveway entrance when the paving contractor paved Milner Street. He requested that the city pay the cost of repairing the driveway entrance. He said the driveway was laid to specifications of the city and was assured by the former city manager that if the street was paved the lip of drive would be at street level. On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Boyett, the city was authorized to repair Mr. Holland's driveway in view of the pledge of a former city employee that no damage would be done to his driveway by the construction of a street. The city manager presented to the council for its approval a plan for constructing an elevated storage tank. On motion by Councilman Rhodes, seconded by Councilman Holt, and passed, the city manager was authorized to proceed with obtaining bids. The city manager also submitted a plan for the construction of ground storage tanks in the Prairie View Heights Addition. After a discussion of the best site on which to locate it, the council decided to postpone action on request pending further investigation. Councilman Rhodes and Adams were appointed by the mayor to check into the location and report back to the council. _ The city manager was also requested by the council to secure an option on the land he recommended, such to be done at an early date. The city manager advised the council as to the need to acquire three pieces of land for widening Park Place Street. He requested authorization to have Bill Fitch appraise the value of the land for acquisition purposes. On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Rosprim, the city manager was authorized to secure the services of Fitch for the purpose cited. The meeting adjourned subject to call. APPROVED: %IaAw� D. A. Anderson, Mayor ATTEST: i City Secretary S9 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING City of College Station College Station, Texas January 23, 1967 Members present: Mayor Anderson; Councilmen Holt, Rhodes, Adams, Cooley, Boyett, Rosprim; City Attorney Dillon; City Secretary Richardson; City Manager Boswell. Visitors present: C. R. Watson; John A. Denison; F. B. Clark; M. E. Adams; F. S. Kapchinski; Rex Bailey; Mrs. Roy Foster; Mr. Cantrell; Mrs. Wm. M. Moore; H. G. Holland; C. D. Wells; John H. Haislet; F. J. Matous,Jr. ;L. L. Kapehinski; Bennie Sechelski. On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, the council minutes of the November 18, December 5, December 16, and January 13 meetings were approved. Ordinance No. 496, an ordinance fixing and determining the general service rate to be charged for sales of natural gas to residential and commercial consumers within the city limits was introduced. Mr. Adams of the Lone Star Gas Company cited reasons why the minimal increase was sought. On motion by Councilman Rhodes, seconded by Councilman Rosprim, Ordinance No. 496 was passed and approved. Discussed by the council was the need to take action relative to the recovery of the gross receipts telephone tax now going to Texas A&M University under an earlier agreement between the city, Texas A&M University, and General Telephone Company. Pointed out by the mayor was the fact that action toward this end was first initiated in September. At present the city is operating without a~franchise with the telephone company. Following a discussion of the matter it was agreed that action to recover the funds be postponed until the next meeting of the council in order to give the city attorney an opportunity to review the legal problems involved. The council received bids on the sale of revenue bonds. On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Boyett, Ordinance No. 501, an ordinance supplementing and amending the ordinance authorizing the issuance of $333,000 Waterworks and Sewer System and Electric Light and Power System Revenue Refunding Bonds was passed and approved. On motion by Councilman Boyett, seconded by Councilman Rosprim, Ordinance No. 502, an ordinance supplementing and amending the ordinance authorizing the issuance of $600,000 Waterworks and Sewer System and Electric Light and Power System Revenue Bonds, Series 1967, was passed and approved. The mayor opened a public hearing on the annexation of territory in the city limits. Mr. L. L. Kapchinski raised the question about the annexation of property not in question at this time, on the East side of the highway. He was informed that such area would be considered upon request of the people who reside in the area. Dr. Clark discussed his views on the annexation of property in question. He requested deferrment of action on annexation of property until he and Bill Fitch had an opportunity to present alternated proposal for the development of the area. There being no further discussion, the mayor declared the public hearing closed. 00974 Minutes of Regular Meeting City Council January 23, 1967 The council then considered Ordinance No. 497 concerned with the particular territory. On motion by Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, Ordinance No. 497, an ordinance receiving certain territory adjoining the limits of the city into and incorporating the same as part of the city of College Station was passed and approved. The council received the Charter Amendment Committee's report on up-dating the present city charter. John Denison, committee chairman, spoke briefly on behalf of the committee. On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, and approved, the council accepted the report. The committee was not discharged, pending a meeting between the council and the committee on the matter. The recommendations of the Parks Committee as reflected in their December 7, 1966 minutes were considered by the council. They requested that the city council (1) name the James Parkway parks (all 4 sections) the Mabel Clair Thomas Park; (2) that the park area along Woodland Parkway be cleared of brush and debris; (3) that the committee be furnished large scale maps of the parks; and (4) that the live oak trees in the city cemetery nursery be outplanted on the parks and the surplus be made available to the public. The mayor stated that action had been taken by the city manager on all matters except for naming the park. On motion by Councilman Rhodes, seconded by Councilman Boyett, the council authorized a name change in the park now designated as James Parkway as Mabel Clair Thomas Park. Motion passed. The mayor was also authorized to have the Parks Committee consider the naming of other parks under control by the city. The city attorney submitted to the council an ordinance concerning junked motor vehicles. On motion by Councilman Cooley, seconded by Councilman Adams, Ordinance No. 498, an ordinance providing for the removal of junked motor vehicles within the city of College Station deemed a public nuisance upon due process of law. The mayor submitted to the council for their consideration needed revisions to the present city cemetery Rules and Regulations and Contract of Sale and Purchase. He stressed need for immediate action in view of policy adopted by the council effective January 1 on rate revision. One revision recommended was to prohibit planting of vegetation in the cemetery except as authorized by the city. One involved an increase in rate of interest on the unpaid balance, from 5 to 8 percent, on cemetery lot purchase. The mayor was authorized to proceed on revisions and printing of forms. The mayor stated that the city attorney would be consulted on revisions. On motion by Councilman Boyett, seconded by Councilman R osprim, Ordinance No. 499, an ordinance decreasing the rate of deposit to the Texas Municipal Retirement System by members of police department was passed and approved. On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, Ordinance No. 500, an ordinance dedicating South Walton Drive to the public use, for a public street and declaring an emergency was passed and approved. A motion by Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Boyett, to table the motion pending further study failed of adoption. Minutes of Regular Meeting City Council January 23, 1967 Mrs. William M. Moore discussed with the council her problem with a neighbor on Caudill Street that was maintaining a used car lot, thereby violating city zoning laws. She reported that he had advertised in the Pictorial Press and she had verified address by a phone call. With the concurrence of the council the mayor requested the city manager and city attorney to take action toward eliminating this apparent violation. Mr. H. G. Holland discussed with the council the damage done to his driveway entrance when the paving contractor paved Milner Street. He requested that the city pay the cost of repairing the driveway entrance. He said the driveway was laid to specifications of the city and was assured by the former city manager that if the street was paved the lip of drive would be at street level. On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Boyett, the city was authorized to repair Mr. Holland's driveway in view of the pledge of a former city employee that no damage would be done to his driveway by the construction of a street. The city manager presented to the council for its approval a plan for constructing an elevated storage tank. On motion by Councilman Rhodes, seconded by Councilman Holt, and passed, the city manager was authorized to proceed with obtaining bids. The city manager also submitted a plan for the construction of ground storage tanks in the Prairie View Heights Addition. After a discussion of the best site on which to locate it, the council decided to postpone action on request pending further investigation. Councilman Rhodes and Adams were appointed by the mayor to check into the location and report back to the council. The city manager was also requested by the council to secure an option on the land he recommended, such to be done at an early date. The city manager advised the council as to the need to acquire three pieces of land for widening Park Place Street. He requested authorization to have Bill Fitch appraise the value of the land for acquisition purposes. On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Rosprim, the city manager was authorized to secure the services of Fitch for the purpose cited. The meeting adjourned subject to call. ATTEST- City Secretary APPROVED: D. A. Anderson, Mayor 00 76