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Home My WebLink About05/27/1974 - Regular Minutes City Council MINUTES City Council Meeting May 27, 1974 7'00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor O. M. Holt; Councilmen Don Dale, Jim Gardner, Jim Dozier, Fred Brison, Homer Adams, Larry Bravenec; City Manager North Bardell; Tax-Assessor Collector Deitrich Bengs; Director of Public Works L. P. Dulaney; Director of Parks & Recreation Paul Wojciechowski; City Planner Bill Koehler; Fire Chief Doug Landua; Fire Marshall Harry Davis; Administrative Secretary Sadie Holligan. MEMBERS ABSENT' None. VISITORS PRESENT- See Guest Register. The meeting convened at 7'00 P.M. Agenda Item No. 1 - Consideration of approval of the...minu, tes of the May 14 meeting. On motion by Councilman Dozier, se'conded by Councilman Dale, the minutes of the May 14 meeting were approved as read. Agenda Item No. 2 - Hear visitors. Mr. J. C. Henton of the Harvey Community, came before the council in regards to obtaining sewer service on some property owned by he and several other persons. Stating, that since the taxes had gone up, Mr. Henton advised the council that he and the other property owners were asking for relief on the tax amount until something could be done regarding sewer service. Mayor Holt suggested that Mr. Henton check with the Tax Department for relief and in the meantime to also check with the City of Bryan once again in regards to this service. Items 3 & 4 - Public hearings on rezoning the Shiloh Club and a 4.32 acre tract and a 17.90 acre tract on FM 60, southwest of FM 2154. Mayor Holt explained that the notice for advertisement of the public hearings on these rezoning cases was not received by the newspaper and new public hearing dates had to be set up for June 24, 1974. A motion was made by Councilman Dozier to pass ordinances 914 and 915. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dale and passed unanimously. Councilman Dale stated that he thought the council should investigate exactly how' the Shiloh property and the College Station Cemetery would be screened in order to abide by the Zoning Ordinance. Agenda Items 7 thru 11- Considerations of Ordinance Nos. 916 thru 920, rezoning certain tracts of land. Mayor Holt explained a change in procedure which had been used several times in the past to save time acting on certain rezoning cases. Councilman Dale moved that ordinances 916, 917, 918, 919, and 920 be adopted and the public hearings be called for June 24, 1974. Councilman Dozier seconded the motion and discussion was called. Several Councilmen gave their opinions regarding this procedure change. Councilman Bravenec moved that these public hearings be held at a special called meeting on July 9 at 7:00 P.M. The motion died for lack of a second. The vote was called for Mr. Dale's motion and passed with Councilman Brison voting no. Agenda Item No. 12 - Consideration of bid tabulatipn for Bee Creek P!ay'ground. , Equipme. nt. The bids were as follows' . . - MINUTES, City Council May 27, 1974 Page 2 It ems Des ir ed ~ood~ arc~h~ -Ci'i~mbe'r" Forward Observer Swing-older age group Whirl Conestoga Wagon Saddle Mates Rail Fence Fort Park Benches Swing-younger age group Clubhouse Climber Picnic Tables (6) ' Picnic Tables (8~ Grills TOTALS 7% Discount BID TABULATIONS ~ughn .& Assoc. ~ _ Detmers & A~s~c. S_west. Supplies $ 999.00~ $ 1,000.00 $ 1,050.00 3,200.00 3,200.00 3,200.00 359.00 350.00 370.00 319.00 325.00 325.00 509.00 510.00 520.00 340.00 360.00 360.00 209.00 210.00 210.00 599.99 600.00 625.00 147.00 150.00 165.00 197.00 200.00 197.00 599.00 600.00 625.00 1,043.00 1,050.00 1,120.00 1,400.00 1,400.00 1,440.00 190.00 200.00 190.00 $10,110.00 $10,155.00 $10,397.00 -707.70 NONE NONE $ 9,402.30 $10,155.00 $10,397.00 5 Litter Holders 1 Drinking Fountain $ 345.00 NO BID NO BID $ 385.00 NO BID NO BID $ 730.00 7% Discount - 51.10 $ 678.90 Councilman Dozier made a motion and it was seconded by Councilman Brison, that the bid of Vaughn & Associates in the amount of $12,069.15 be accepted. The vote went as follows: YES---Councilmen Bravenec, Adams, Brison NO---Councilmen Dale, Dozier, Gardner Mayor Holt voted YES to break the tie and past the motion. Agenda Item No. 13 - Consideration of bid tabulations for one automobile for administrative use. Mayor Holt asked City Manager Bardell's recommendation of the following bids' MAKE COMPANY PRICE Ford, Custom 500 Beal Ford, Bryan $ 3,784.14 Ford, Custom 500 Brewer Ford, Hearne 4,056.08 Plymouth Fury II P.M. Standley, Madisonv. 3,950.00 Plymouth Fury II Schneider, Giddings 3,850.00 Chevrolet Bel Air Corbusier, Bryan 3,698.61 Chevrolet Bel Air Jentsch, Hearne Pontiac Catalina Calbert-Logan, Bryan Dodge Monaco Schneider, Giddings Oldsmobile, Delta 88 Allen, Bryan DELIVERY COLOR 3,762.00 3,942.00 3,800.00 3,822.00 45 days Your choice 35 days -- In Stock White 6-8 Wks. Green Subject to Availability .......... 60 days .......... 47 days .......... 7 days Green In Stock Colonial Cream Mr. Bardell advised that the bid from Corbusier should be stricken f. rom the tabulation sheet because the dealership did not give the city a delivery date. He recommended the bid of Allen Oldsmobile of Bryan in the amount of $3,822.'00 for. a Delta 88. Councilman Dozier made a motion which was seconded by Councilman Dale that Mr. Bardell's recommendation of Allen Oldsmobile be accepted. The motion carried with Councilman Bravenec voting no. MINUTES, City Council May 27, 1974 Page 3 Agenda Item No. 14 - Consideration of bid tabulation for electric supplies. Following is the bid tabulations' City of College Station Bid Tabulation Conductors, 1974 G. E. Quantity Priester G.E. Supply Perry (lbs.) Descriptip_n Graybar Mell S_upply Wesco alt. Shankle ~Te. mple Item 1 30,400 Item 2 7,600 Item 3 10,620 Item 4 3,540 Item 5 7,200 Delivery Pricing Policy* Manufacturer Pricing Policy* 477 AAC .689 .7854 .7981 336 AAC .711 .7954 .8661 4/0 ACSR .576 .6499 .7003 2/0 ACSR .586 .6622 .7219 2 ACSR .584 .6244 .6746 Feb.'76 2nd half 3rd quar. 1975 1974 A B A Reynolds Anaconda Conalco A- Price in effect time of shipment B - Price based on 31.5¢ Al. C - Price Firm . 8138 .. 8686 . 8425 . 8611 .8831 .8875 .9140 .9344 .7140 .8375 .7390 .7555 .7361 .8332 .7620 .7788 .6878 .8421 .7120 .7277 I t ems Nov. I t ems I t ems 1,2,4 1974 1 & 2 1 & 2 5--3rd 3rd 3rd quarter quarter quarter 1974 1974 1974 Item 3 Items Items Stock 3,4,5 3,45 As avai-As avai- lable lable Dallas Dallas Stock Stock A G A D Alcoa South- Conalco Conalco wire D - Price based on 31.5¢ Al. and 16.0¢ Steel NO BID--Besco, Westmoreland, Central, Nelson, Tri-Electric, Dusenberry On Mr. Jimmy McCord's of Electric Power Engineers, Inc., recommendation, Councilman Dozier moved and Councilman Brison seconded, that Priester-Mell be awarded the bid for items 1, 2 and 4 with a delivery date of the second half of 1975. The motion carried unanimously. Agenda Item No. 15 - Discussion of_. propo_s~d Revenue Sharing Funds usage and the setting of a date for public hearing ~on expenditure of Revenue Sharing Funds. Councilman Dale moved and Councilman Dozier seconded that the proposal consisting of overlaying certain streets and the extension of water lines be discussed at a public hearing on June 18 at 7'00 P.M. The motion carried with Councilman Adams voting no. Agenda Item No. 16 - Other business. Councilman Adams requested that a letter be sent to President Williams of the University in answer to his January letter stating suggested proposals brought to the council regarding the hotel-motel tax revenue. Councilman Bravenec suggested that a Charter Revision Commission be appointed in .the near future. MINUTES, City Council May 27, 1974 Page 4 Mayor Holt briefed the council and citizens on the meeting held on Friday, May 24 with the City of Bryan Council, County representatives, Texas Highway Department, and the College Station City Council. The minutes of the Steering Committee had been tabled by the council at a prior meeting. On motion by Councilman Dale, seconded by Councilman Adams, the minutes were taken off the table for further action by the council. Councilman Gardner voted no. Councilman Dale moved and Councilman Adams seconded that the recommendations of the Steering Committee be accepted with the revision of signalizations at 2154 and Jersey and Bizzell and Jersey. The motion was passed with Councilman Dozier voting no. Also in other business, Mayor Holt advised the council that there was a meeting scheduled at Waltrip High School in Houston on May 29 at 7:00 P.M. for the purpose of expressing points and views and trying to influence how the Plains to Coast Highway will ultimately be built. Councilman Dale moved that a resolution supporting this endeavor be written. Councilman Brison seconded the motion and it was passed with Councilman Gardner voting no. The councilmen are to advise the City Manager's office if they are able to attend this meeting. Mayor Holt advised that the city had not taken action to employ an auditor. On motion by Councilman Dale, seconded by Councilman Dozier, the accountants of Durst, Wood, & Ingram were employed by the City of College Statio.n for the 1973-74. Councilman Gardner suggested that another entrance to Bee Creek Park be considered. Councilman Gardner asked if a Board of Adjustments other than the council would be appointed. Councilman Dale moved and Councilman Adams seconded that the meeting be adjourned. The motion passed and the meeting was adjourned at 9'40 P.M. APPROVED Mayor ATTEST Secretary