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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/26/1970 - Regular Minutes - City CouncilMINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS January 26, 1970 Members Present: Mayor D. A. Anderson; Councilmen C. H. Ransdell, Dan R. Davis, Bill J. Cooley, Joseph J. McGraw, and James H. Dozier; City Manager Ran Boswell; City Engineer Lloyd James; and City Secretary Lynda Swoveland Members Absent: Councilman O. M. Holt Visitors Present: J. W. Wood, R. J. Bading, Clem Dobrovolny, D. W. Landua, Daniel A. Davis, Herbert H. Brevard, Al Borman, Jr., Bill Erwin, Jerry Caddy, D. D. Burns, Jr., Mrs. C.R. Haden, Mrs. C. W. Alworth, C. A. Bertrand, Frank Griffis, Elmer McVey and Perry Ramsey Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p. m. in the Council Room of the City Hall in College Station. On motion by Councilman McGraw, seconded by Councilman Ransdell, the Minutes of the December 12, 1969 regular meeting were approved as written. Motion carried. Mayor Anderson briefly explained each item on the Agenda for the benefit of citizens present. Mayor Anderson asked if any citizen present would like to speak in regard to any of the Agenda items. There were no comments. Mayor Anderson then called for a public hearing on the proposed annexation of additional territory into the city limits of College Station. The City Manager briefly explained that at the last council meeting, the Council had recommended the proposed annexation to include land 500 feet south of the West Loop from Highway 6 to our extra -territorial jurisdiction line with the City of Bryan. However, he stated that after conferring with the city attorney and city engineer, they did not feel this recommendation was feasible because the whole area could not possibly be served with sanitary sewer service within the three year time period. Therefore, they had recommended that only that 500 foot strip south of the West By-pass between Hwy. 6 and FM 2154 be written into the ordinance calling for a public hearing for this meeting. Mayor Anderson then opened the floor for discussion relative to the public hearing on the proposed annexation. There were no comments from citizens. He then closed the public hearing. 01.2 Minutes of Council Meeting Page 2 January 26, 1970 Councilman Dozier then moved that Ordinance No. 663, an ordinance receiving certain territory (a 500 foot strip south of the West By-pass between Highway 6 and FM 2154) be annexed into the city limits of College Station. Motion was seconded by Councilman McGraw. Motion carried. A considerable amount of discussion then followed concerning annexing 500 feet south of the West Loop from FM 2154 to our extra -territorial jurisdiction line with the City of Bryan. The question arose as to whether the area could be served in the three year period with water and sewer services. Most of the Council felt it could not be served but they felt the area. should be considered for annexation so that the city could have control over the land use. Mayor Anderson raised the question as to the need for preliminary approval on the part of the Planning and Zoning Commission first. Councilman Cooley moved that Ordinance No. 667, an ordinance calling for a public hearing on annexation of a 156, 137, 99, and 45 -acre tracts (the latter two representing a 500 foot strip) plus the Peterson tract, be adopted. Motion was seconded by Councilman McGraw. Motion carried. The City Manager was requested to advise the officials of the railroad involved as to the proposed zoning in keeping with the statute. The Mayor solicited the concurrence of the Council in having the Resolution as sent to Mrs. C. F. Richardson, in memory of her late husband, Charles F. , who served as Planning and Zoning Commission member and City Secretary in College Station by the mayor on behalf of the Council be included and made a part of the Minutes of the meeting. The Council concurred. The resolution follows: "The City Council, City of College Station, records with deepest sympathy, the death on December 28, 1969 of Charles F. Richardson. Charlie, as he was affectionately known by, was respected by all who knew him. His friends were legion. His service to the City of College Station as a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and as City Secretary, was outstanding. His interest in our city never abated and he could always be counted upon to aid in any civic project when the need arose. The City of College Station has suffered an irreparable loss in his death. As a token of respect, it is ordered by the City Council that a copy of this Resolution, signed by the Mayor and City Secretary, be sent to Mrs. Richardson. " Minutes of Council Meeting Page 3 January 26, 1970 The next item on the Agenda was the consideration of the Briar Rose Pre- liminary Plat. Mayor Anderson explained that this plat had been approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission on July 7, 1969, but had never, for some reason, reached the Council table for a decision. He explained that he and Councilman Dozier and the Acting Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission had met with the developer of the property recently and discussed the plat. The stipulations the Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended were an additional five feet of right of way be obtained on Munson and the necessary drainage easements to the east be worked out. Councilman Ransdell moved that the preliminary plat be approved without additional requirements of five feet of right of way on Munson, contingent upon the conformity of drainage practices and drainage easements. Motion was seconded by Councilman Cooley. Dozier stated that as a part of the motion he would like to include that as soon as the drainage passed the back line of any structure built, it would be allowed to fan out rather than being channeled. Motion carried, with the amendment by Dozier included. The next item on the Agenda was the discussion of the proposed rate increase by Lone Star Gas. Mayor Anderson explained that the City still was negotiating with the Gas Company over the rate increase they had proposed and they had come to no agreement at present. Mr. Wilson, Manager of Lone Star Gas, stated that his company had no comments to make relative to the proposed increase because they were still working with their home office in conjunction with the proposed increase. Mayor Anderson appointed Councilmen Ransdell and Dozier to work with the City Manager on behalf of the Council for working out a solution on the rate structure. Councilman Dozier asked Mr. Wilson what the gas company's policy was concerning land recently annexed into the city for getting natural gas service. He stated he was particularly referring to the residents in Bernadine Estates, who were recently annexed into the city. Mr. Wilson stated that it is normally worked out on an individual basis. A discussion followed concerning high pressure gas lines. Mayor Anderson stated that a map was available at City Hall for review which showed the gas lines in the City of College Station. This map was furnished to the city by Lone Star Gas Company. The next item on the Agenda was the discussion of Emergency Telephone Number 911. Mayor Anderson briefly explained the background of this number. He stated that he had written numerous cities which had the 911 number, and inquired as to how the number was working for them. He said that General Telephone Company had given us an estimate of $51. 00 per month for two trunk lines with no rate increase to customers. This $51.00 per month would be borne by the city. Mr. Erwin, representative for General Telephone, stated that it would take approximately 1 1/2 to 2 years to install the 911 number. Mayor Anderson stated that he endorsed and recommended approval of Emergency Number 911 by the Council. Mrs. John Doyle, a citizen, stated that she would like to see the number 911 be provided by the City of College Station as proposed by the Mayor. Minutes of Council Meeting January 26, 1970 Page 4 Councilman Cooley moved that necessary steps be taken to initiate the installation of the Emergency Telephone Number 911 in the City of College Station. Motion was seconded by Councilman Ransdell. Motion carried. Mayor Anderson stated that College Station would be the first city in Texas to get this 911 number and he was very pleased about it. Councilman Dozier moved that Ordinance No. 664, an ordinance calling for a public hearing on the question of rezoning a 1. 985 acre tract from District No. 1, first dwelling house district to District No. 4-A, Neighborhood Business District, located south of Holleman Drive and east of proposed Anderson Street be adopted. Motion was seconded by Councilman McGraw. Motion carried. Councilman McGraw moved that Ordinance No. 665, an ordinance calling for a public hearing on the question of rezoning a 27. 234 acre tract from District No. 1, first dwelling house district to District No. 3, Apartment House District, and located east of proposed Anderson Street and north of Holleman Drive and south of Park Place, be adopted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Dozier. Motion carried. Councilman Cooley moved that Ordinance No. 666, an ordinance calling for a public hearing on the question of rezoning a 2. 98 acre tract, located south of Holleman Drive and west of proposed extension of Welsh, from District No. 1, first dwelling house district to District No. 3, Apartment House District be adopted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Ransdell. Motion carried. City Manager Boswell gave a report on the following items: A) Contractor's estimate on City Hall-Police/fire Station for November and December, 1969: City Manager Boswell stated he would like to have the concurrence of the Council to pay the two estimates for November and December in the amounts of $31, 967. 26 and $39, 083. 30, respectively. After discussion among councilmen regarding the progress on the new facility, Councilman Cooley moved that the City Manager be authorized to pay the two estimates but no other payments be made until the Council could have a meeting with the architect and find out why progress was so slow on the facility. Motion was seconded by Councilman McGraw. Motion carried. Mayor Anderson stated that he would arrange for a meeting date with the architect. B) Texas International Speedway: City Manager Boswell stated that the city's share of the cost in the water line to the speedway was $10, 013. He asked for approval of the Council to pay this amount. Councilman Davis moved that the City Manager be authorized to pay the total amount when the city is positive that the Contractor has been paid and the whole line is installed. Motion was seconded by Councilman McGraw. Motion carried. 7 Minutes of Council Meeting January 26, 1970 Page 5 C) Sanitary Landfill: The City Manager reported that there were three possible sites. He asked the city engineer to report his findings on the sites. The City Engineer stated that two of the sites are on the Navasota River Watershed. He recommended the Porterfield site in the Brazos Area Watershed because of possible pollution to wells in the other two areas recommended for sites. The Council stated that they would like to have a meeting to discuss the price of the landfill, etc. , in an "executive" session. D) Quit Claim Deeds on Holleman Drive: The City Manager reported that thus far, we have had two property owners in the area who have signed the deeds. The Council would like to have some definite action taken by the February n -e eting concerning the deeds. They asked that the City Manager talk with Mr. Perkins and see if they could not get something worked out in the event the property owners on Orr Street would not sign the deeds. They also requested that the city attorney be consulted. The Council requested that this item be put on the Agenda for the February meeting. E) EDA Application for Improvements of Water & Sewer System: City Manager Boswell stated that EDA had asked for the city to change the growth boundary line from Rock Prairie Road to Sebesta Road, which has been done. It is in Austin now for review. F) Bids on Furniture for new city buildings: Mr. Boswell explained that a request for bids had been sent to several places in Houston as well as locally for quotations on furniture. He requested help of the Council in a review of the bids. Mayor Anderson appointed Councilmen McGraw and Davis to work with the city manager in this regard. G) Consideration of building a driveway to connect City Hall and the Police/Fire Station: City Manager Boswell asked for approval of the Council in building a driveway from the City Hall to the Police/Fire Station. On motion by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman McGraw, the City Manager was authorized to have this paving done. Motion carried. H) Burglar alarm system for financial institution and others in Police Station: The City Manager explained that the two local banks had asked to have this burglar alarm system hooked up with the dispatcher in the new city hall. He reported that others might desire this service for their protection. He asked approval of such as a matter of policy, with no cost to the city being involved. Councilman McGraw moved that such policy be established. Motion was seconded by Councilman Ransdell. Motion carried. a Minutes of Council Meeting January 26, 1970 Page 6 I) Bee Creek Stabilization: This report was given by City Engineer Lloyd James. He explained that the Soil Conservation Service had been invited to give their comments to the city after surveying Bee Creek, as to what could be done to stabilize the area. This was done in a communication of January 14. Mr. James recommended that the city stabilize the area in increments rather than try and do the whole job at one time. The first increment should be the area behind the Glade Street homes. The second increment should be from Highway 6 upstream. These increments should be handled on a yearly basis, preferably in the Spring. The Council concurred in this. Mayor Anderson brought up the question of utilization of the present council room. He related that the council agreed, informally, earlier, that such would be modified for public usage after we move to our new facility. He stated that he had been approached by many different citizens who would like to have a firm statement now on the use of the facilities for public meetings. He recommended such usage and urged approval by the City Council. Councilman Dozier moved that the facility be made available to any citizen group in the City of College Station that would like to utilize the facility. Councilman McGraw seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. A citizen in the audience, Jack Upham, stated that he hoped in the new city hall, there would be made available, a map of proper size which would show every street and addition in the city, as well as project the growth. Another citizen inquired as to when the City of College Station would grant the new cable company a franchise. Mayor Anderson explained that this ordinance for a franchise with Community Cablevision Company had been read two times and the council was awaiting to see what type of success the company had in the City of Bryan. Mayor Anderson asked for concurrence of the City Council in his stand to push for support of Millican Dam, on behalf of the Council. The Council concurred in this matter. Councilman McGraw moved the meeting be adjourned, subject to call. Motion was seconded by Councilman Davis. APPROVED: Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary las 0.233 AGENDA CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS January 26, 1970 7:00 P. M. 1. Approval of Minutes of December 12, 1969 meeting. 2. Hear visitors on Agenda items. 3. Public hearing on proposed annexation of additional territory into the city limits of College Station. The property is a 500 foot strip south of the West By-pass between Highway 6 and FM 2154. 4. Consider Ordinance No. 663, an ordinance receiving certain territory into the city limits. 5. Discuss annexation proposed 500 feet south of the West Loop from FM 2154 to our extra territorial jurisdiction line with the City of Bryan. 6. Consider Resolution sent to Mrs. Charles. F. Richardson, in memory of her late husband, Charles F., who served as Planning and Zoning Commission member and City Secretary in College Station. 7. Consider Briar Rose Preliminary Plat. 8. Hear representative from Lone Star Gas Company. 9. Discussion of Emergency Telephone Number. 10. Consider Ordinance No. 664, an ordinance calling for a public hearing, on the question of rezoning a 1.985 acre tract from. District No. 1, first dwelling house district to District No. 4-A, Neighborhood Business District, located south of Holleman Drive and east of proposed Anderson Street. 11. Consider Ordinance No. 665, an ordinance calling for a public hearing on the question of rezoning a 27.234 acre tract from District No. 1, first dwelling house district to District No. 3, Apartment House District, located east of proposed Anderson Street and north of Holleman and south of Park Place. 12. Consider Ordinance No. 666, an ordinance calling for a public hearing on the question of rezoning a 2.98 acre tract located south of Holleman Drive and West of proposed extension of Welsh from District No. 1, first dwelling house district to District No. 3, Apartment House District. 012,14 Agenda for January 26, 1970 council meeting 13. City Manager's Report: Page 2 a) Contractor's estimate on City Hall - Police - Fire Station for November and December, 1969. b) Texas International Speedway Waterline. C) Sanitary Landfill. d) Quit Claim Deeds on Holleman DriveA e) EDA Application for improvements of water and sewer system. f) Bids on furniture for new city buildings. g) Consider building a driveway to connect city hall and police/fire station. h) Burglar alarm system for financial institution and others in police station. i) Bee Creek Stabilization ( City Engineer's Report). 14. And other business. 15. Hear visitors. 16. Adjourn. RB:la-s 1-20-70 I hereby certify that the attached Notice was posted on at a Q.12, !Y? _________- ]Lynda Swoveland City Secretary Subscribed and sworn to before me this D day of ------------ - —------ 19L7—' Notary public, Brazo County, Tas 00, 0123