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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/27/1969 - Regular Minutes - City Council12 m) CITY OF COLLEGE STATION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING January 27, 1969 Members Present: Mayor D. A. Anderson; City Manager Ran Boswell; Councilmen Dan R. Davis, C. H. Ransdell, Bill J. Cooley, James H. Dozier and Robert R. Rhodes; City Attorney Don Dillon; Assistant City Attorney Tom Giesenschlag; and City Secretary Lynda Swoveland Members Absent: Councilman O. M. Holt Visitors Present: R. S. Wick, Glenn J. Cook, A. C. Johnson, Alton Risinger, Jimmy Boswell, Don Dale, Codie Wells, Jim O'Brien, Clyde Smith, Mr. Ruff, M. K. Thornton and Pat Lester The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Room of the City of College Station, Texas. On motion by Councilman Ransdell, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, the Minutes of December 13, 1968, January 3, 1969 and January 15, 1969 were approved with the following correction to be made in the Minutes of January 15, 1969: The third paragraph, second sentence on Page 1 should read: "authorized the City Manager to hire "a" Parks Superintendent. " Motion carried. Mayor Anderson asked for a status report from Assistant City Attorney Tom Giesenschlag relative to the lands in litigation on the East By -Pass. Giesenschlag reported that his recommendation would be that the City make a settlement with the Bert Wheeler interests of $27, 500 for Parcels 75 and 75E and $106,450 for Parcel 76. On motion by Councilman Dozier, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, the recommendation of the Assistant City Attorney was accepted. Motion carried. The Mayor called for a public hearing on the question of an amendment of Zoning Ordinance No. 38 by adding a Neighborhood Business District. Dr. Robert Wick raised questions as to the need and purpose of the ordinance, expressing concern less such business areas be established in R-1 residential districts without due regard for the people residing in such areas. He was assured that the Planning and Zoning Commission and Council would give consideration to his concern whenever such was established. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Then, on motion by Councilman Dozier, seconded by Councilman Davis, Ordinance No. 603, an ordinance to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 38, by adding a Neighborhood Business District, was approved, subject to a few minor changes made by the Council, which will be noted in the ordinance. Motion carried. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting January 27, 1969 Page 2 The Mayor called for a public hearing on the question of rezoning Tract One and Tract Two, Culpepper Plaza from District No. 4, First Business District to District No. 3, Apartment House District. No one spoke for or against this ordinance. The Mayor then closed the public hearing. On motion by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Cooley, Ordinance No. 604 was approved with the understanding that the correct property description would be incorporated in the Ordinance. Motion carried. Bids were opened on the sludge drying beds for the sewage treatment plant and were tabulated as follows: Boswell Dale Construction R. B. Butler Ruff Clyde Smith Company Company Incorporated Construction Incorporated $35,942 $32,100 $33,228 $30,777 $33,793 210 calen- 125 calendar days 120 calendar 120 calendar 210 calendar dar work- days days days ing days On motion by Councilman Dozier, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, the low bid of Ruff Construction Company in the amount of $30, 777 with 120 calendar work days for completion was accepted. Motion carried. On motion by Councilman Rhodes, seconded by Councilman Ransdell, Ordinance No. 605, appointing a Board of Equalization for the Year 1969, was approved. Motion carried. On motion by Councilman Dozier, seconded by Councilman Cooley, a Resolution declaring the policy of the city in regard to the assessed valuation and tax rate of property within said City was approved. Action taken on such Resolution follows: Minutes of Regular Council Meeting January 27, 1969 Page 3 A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE POLICY OF THE CITY IN REGARD TO THE ASSESSED VALUATION AND TAX RATE OF PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY THE STATE OF TEXAS X COUNTY OF BRAZOS X The City Council of the City of College Station, Texas, convened in regular session at the regular meeting place thereof in the City Hall, within said City, on the 27th day of January, 1969, with the following members, to -wit: D. A. Anderson Bill J. Cooley Dan R. Davis James R. Dozier Robert R. Rhodes C. H. Ransdell Mrs. Lynda Swoveland Mayor Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Secretary and the following member absent, to -wit: Councilman O. M. Holt, when, among other business, the following was transacted, to -wit: The Mayor introduced a Resolution which was read in full. Councilman Dozier made a motion that the Resolution be adopted as read. Councilman Cooley seconded the motion for adoption of said Resolution. The motion, carrying with it the adoption of the Resolution, prevailed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Bill J. Cooley, Dan R. Davis, James H. Dozier, Robert R. Rhodes and C. H. Ransdell NOES: None The Mayor thereupon announced that the motion had duly and lawfully carried and that the Resolution had been duly and lawfully adopted. The Resolution thus adopted follows: W ' ,,,r Minutes of Regular Council Meeting January 27, 1969 Page 4 A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE POLICY OF THE CITY IN REGARD TO THE ASSESSED VALUATION AND TAX RATE OF PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY WHEREAS, all powers of the City of College Station, Texas, and the determination of all matters of policy shall be vested in the City Council; and WHEREAS, all property, real, personal or mixed, lying and being within the corporate limits of the City of College Station on the first day of January, not expressly exempted by law, shall be subject to annual taxation; and WHEREAS, each person, partnership, corporation, association or other legal entity so owning property within the limits of the City of College Station shall, between the first day of January and the first day of April of each year, hand to the City Assessor -Collector a full and complete sworn inventory of the property so possessed or controlled, within said limits on the first day of January of the current year; and WHEREAS, it is the duty of the Tax Assessor -Collector to value each and every item of property so rendered, and in all cases of failure to so render, the Tax Assessor -Collector shall ascertain the amount and value of such property and assess the same himself, and such assessment by the Tax Assessor -Collector shall be as valid and binding as if such property had been rendered by the owner thereof; and WHEREAS, the City Manager is required to prepare and submit between thirty ( 30 ) and ninety ( 90 ) days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year and submit to the City Council a proposed budget which shall provide a complete financial plan for the fiscal year and shall contain, among other items, information relating to property valuations, tax rate, tax levies and tax collections; and WHEREAS, said budget is then presented to said City Council for adoption; and WHEREAS, said City Council has reviewed the budgets of the City, including the assessed valuations, for previous years and has determined that in order to carry out the best possible fiscal policy for the City, and in the best interest of the inhabitants thereof, that the assessed valuations of said City must be increased for the next fiscal year beginning July 1, 1969, and this Resolution should be passed at this time in order that the tax assessment rolls and budget may be prepared accordingly; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS: Minutes of Regular Council Meeting January 27, 1969 Page 5 That all property, real, personal or mixed, lying and being within the corporate limits of the City of College Station on the 1st day of January, 1969, not expressly exempted by law, shall be rendered and assessed at forty ( 40 ) per cent of its true market value, and all such property shall be placed on the assessment rolls of said City for the fiscal year 1969-1970 at forty per cent ( 40% ) of its true market value, and that the ad valorem tax rate levied upon such assessment shall be set at 75� per $100 of assessed value. PASSED AND APPROVED this 27th day of January, 1969. APPROVED: Mayor ATTEST: A��_. City Secretary C�f 'Z )' e/. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting January 27, 1969 Page 6 The following bid tabulation was made on a 3/4 ton pickup truck with utility body: Corbusier Cen-Tex Halsell Chevrolet Tractor Cade Motor Motor International $2,663.16 $2,800.48 $2,794.00 $2,588.04 $2,708.67 (45 days) (30-40 days) (Subject to (30 to 55 (30 to 45 days) Production days) Schedule) On motion by Councilman Dozier, seconded by Councilman Cooley, the low bid from Halsell Motor Company in the amount of $2, 588. 04 was accepted. Motion carried. The bid tabulation on the Hydraulic Aerial Elbow was as follows: Utility Equipment Company Oklahoma City, Oklahoma $13,160. 84 F. O. B. Oklahoma City, Okla. 45/75 days after receipt of truck chassis, assuming truck will be available in 30 days. Commercial Body Corporation San Antonio, Texas $13,377.25 (110 - 140 days from receipt of order) The bid tabulation on the 2 -ton truck to be used for Aerial Bucket is as follows: International Harvester Co. Corbusier Chev. Company Halsell Motor Co. $3,182.30 (45 to 60 day delivery - factory order) $3,300.78 (45 day delivery) $3,248.03 (45 - 75 days after receipt of order at factory) On motion by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, the low bid of Utility Equipment Company in the amount of $13,160.84 for the Hydraulic Aerial Elbow and the bid from International Harvester Company in the amount of $3,182.30 for the 2 -ton truck to be used for the Aerial Bucket, was approved. Motion carried. 05 Minutes of Regular Council Meeting January 27, 1969 Page 7 The City Manager reported that the bid on the utility adjustment at State Hwy. No. 30 and the East Loop had been opened on December 16, 1968 and that only one bid had been received, which was from Lawrence Parker Corporation, in the amount of $26, 883.50. The City Manager stated that he had talked with the Director of Public Works and that the City of College Station would be able to perform this utility adjustment for approximately $10, 948. 10. The City Manager recommended to the Council that the City of College Station be allowed to undertake this project. Councilman Davis moved that the recommendation of the City Manager for the City to undertake this utility adjustment at State Hwy. No. 30 and the East Loop be accepted. Councilman Rhodes seconded the motion. Motion carried. On motion by Councilman Rhodes, seconded by Councilman Ransdell, it was recommended that Glenn Cook of the Brazos Valley Development Council be given the authority to proceed with initiating a Scope and Profile and carrying out the necessary procedures in order for the City to receive a grant from Economic Development for the Sanitary Sewer System and sewage treatment plant improvements. Motion carried. On motion by Councilman Dozier, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, Ordinance No. 606, calling for a public hearing on the question of rezoning 10.264 acre tract or parcel of land lying and being situated in the J. E. Scott League from District No. 1, First Dwelling House District to District No. 3, Apartment House District, was approved. Motion carried. On motion by Councilman Dozier, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, Ordinance No. 607, calling for a public hearing on the question of rezoning a 1.821 acre tract or parcel of land lying and being situated in the C. Burnett League to be rezoned from District No. 1, First Dwelling House District to District No. 4, First Business District, was approved. It was noted that the Ordinance would have to be retyped to correspond with the corrected field notes submitted by B. J. -Kling on 1-27-69. Motion carried. On motion by Councilman Ransdell, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, Ordinance No. 608, an ordinance providing for a Master Plan for Principal Streets, and their construction, was approved with minor revisions. Motion carried. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting January 27, 1969 Page 8 Alton Risinger of Midwest Video Corporation made a statement to the Council that most all of College Station would have cable service now if they so desired, due to the fact that wiring had been completed in most sections of the city. Councilman Ransdell suggested to Mr. Risinger that he check the reception the cable was pro- ducing in his portion of this city. Councilman Ransdell stated that he felt a quality reception was as important as being able to get cable service to some of the homes that had not originally been able to have cable service. The Mayor suggested a date of March 7 as a tentative date for a meeting among the City Council Members and Chairmen of City Committees. This was approved by the Council. The City Manager reported that he had located 54 acres of land which would be an ideal location for sanitary land fill in the future and that at the present time, he felt this land could be purchased for approximately $50, 000. He stated that the owner would consider a down payment and would let the city pay for the land in five years at 5% interest per year:- On motion by Councilman Rhodes, seconded by Councilman Davis, the City Manager was authorized to try and get a 6 -month Option on this land at a price of $250 or less, if possible. Motion carried. Councilman Rhodes moved the meeting adjourn, subject to call. 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