HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/15/1974 - Workshop Minutes City CouncilCOLLEGE STATION CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING
January 15, 1974
5:00 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT- Mayor J. B. Hervey, Councilmen Fred R. Brison, Homer
B. Adams, J. D. Lindsay, Don R. Dale; City Manager
North Bardell; City Attorney Jim Dozier; Director
of Public Works L. P. Dulaney; City Engineer George
Ford; and City Planner Bill Koehler.
MEMBERS ABSENT- Councilman Bonnen
VISITORS PRESENT: None.
The meeting was convened at 5:00 P.M. in the Conference Room of City Hall.
A minute of silent prayer in memory of Rudy Radeleff was held.
City Manager Bardell reported on progress in securing ambulance service.
The City Manager reported upon the proposed contract covering Utility
Purchases from the City of Bryan.
Councilman Adams moved that the Mayor be authorized to sign the
proposed contract. Councilman Dale seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
The Miller's Lane sewer line project was discussed. Councilman Brison
moved that the City Manager proceed with plans for contracting the
installation of sewer main in this area. Councilman Dale seconded the
motion and the vote was unanimous. Councilman Dale recommended the
immediate purchase of V.C.P. to protect the cost estimate.
Councilman Dale moved that the Mayor be authorized to sign the proposed
contract amendments to the 701 Plan contract with the Texas Department
of Community Affairs. Councilman Adams seconded the motion and the vote
was unanimous.
City Planner Koehler reported upon proposed changes in the zoning
ordinances. The Council directed the preparation of an ordinance to
amend Ordinance No. 690.
The application for livestock license of Jimmy D. Boswell was presented
to the Council. On motion by Councilman Dale, seconded by Councilman
Adams, the license was granted as complying with the Municipal Ordinance
No. 306.
The City Manager reported on the proposal made by the Better Business
Bureau for membership by the City of College Station Utilities Department.
Council authorized the purchase of one front end loader and one backhoe
from International Harvester.
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January 15, 1973
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Council authorized the preparation and purchase of a dedicatory plaque
for Mr. Boswell upon his retirement and delegated to Mr. Brison the
responsibility of preparing the statement.
The City Manager presented recommendations concerning utility extension
policy. This included the developer being responsible for all lines
up to and including 8 inch diameter and the City participating in excess
line size costs above 8 inches in diameter where such lines are
required by the City. The Council approved this policy and directed
the adoption of provisions.
The Council then went into executive session at 6-50 P.M.
APPROVED
ATTEST
Secretary