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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/27/1969 - Regular Minutes - City CouncilMINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS October 27, 1969 Members Present: Mayor D. A. Anderson; Councilmen C. H. Ransdell, Dan R. Davis, Bill J. Cooley, James H. Dozier, Joseph J. McGraw and O. M. Holt; City Manager Ran Boswell; City Attorney Don Dillon; City Engineer Lloyd James; City Planner Lee Roy George; and City Secretary Lynda Swoveland Members Absent: Assistant City Attorney Tom Giesenschlag Visitors Present: M. K. Thornton, V. H. Litchford, Jay Goode, T. D Letbetter, Roy Kelly, J. D. Lindsay, C. A. Bertrand, Travis Flournoy, E. C. Bashaw, M. W. Bell, Gerald Rupp, Bernard J. Kapp, Al Bernard, Herbert Brevard, Fred M Bosse, S. Bale, Pat Caporina, E. F. Sevison, Kate Thomas, J. D Garner, J. Buckley and W. D. Fitch Mayor Anderson 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 Dozier, seconded by Councilman Davis, the Minutes of the September 22, 1969 meeting were approved as written. Motion carried. Mayor Anderson briefly explained each Agenda item for the benefit of the citizens present who might wish to speak relative to them. Mayor Anderson then opened the floor for discussion relative to Agenda items. Mr. Virgil Litchford stated that he owned some property in the area being considered for the proposed annexation and that he would like to keep his property for commercial purposes. He stated that he had had some good offers for his property from commercial developers and that he did not want to be brought in as R-1 (residential). Mr. E. C Bashaw stated that he wished to go on record as wanting sidewalks in the College Hills area of the Elementary School for the protection of the children. He inquired relative to the cost of the sidewalks. Mayor Anderson explained that city ordinance states that the city pays $1. 00 per front foot and the property owners pay the remainder. Mrs. Jean Ringer, who presented the petition to the Council on behalf of P T A. members of College Hills Elementary, stated that the streets listed in the petition had been chosen because they carried a large volume of traffic. Minutes of City Council Regular Meeting October 27, 1969 Page 2 Mr. Travis Flournoy of the Texas Forest Service, stated that the Texas Forest Service wished to place an antenna on the City of College Station's elevated water storage tank for the purpose of communications in the area. Councilman McGraw asked whether the antenna would be lighted. Mr. Flournoy said that if the antenna had to be lighted, the idea would be abandoned, because the lighting would interfere with the radio communications. Mayor Anderson opened a public hearing regarding the proposed annexation of property on the East side of Highway 6 and south of the newly annexed area and extending to the East By-pass. City Planner Lee Roy George pointed this area out on the annexation map. Several questions were posed by Councilmen regarding what the city's obligations would be for water and sewer in the area if it were annexed. Mr. Herb Brevard, who is a resident of Bernadine Estates, and who was spokesman for the property owners who petitioned for the annexation, stated that their main reason for desiring annexation was for water connection to the Texas International Speedway pipe and for zoning„ so that an orderly development would take place in the area. He said that they were, of course, interested in fire pro- tection, police protection, etc. Mr. Clint Bertrand, who resides between Bernadine Estates and Miller Lane said he did not sign the petition for annexation and he wished to keep his 25 -acre tract of land for agricultural use. He asked whether he would have to be annexed. Some discussion followed by Councilmen regarding this question. It was the con - census of the council that one small area could not be excluded from the annexation. Mr. Bertrand stated that in that case, he would have to oppose the proposed annexation. Mr. Litchford stated that he would like to keep his property zoned as commercial. Mayor Anderson then closed the public hearing. On motion by Councilman McGraw, seconded by Councilman Holt, Ordinance No. 651, an ordinance receiving certain territory adjoining the city limits of the city into and incorporating the same as a part of the City of College Station. This property is located on the east side of Highway 6 and South of the newly annexed area and extends to the East By-pass. Motion carried. Mayor Anderson then read a statement which was prepared by the City regarding Mr. T. D. Letbetter's request for water service. Mr. Letbetter stated that he would like to talk with the other property owners involved once more and have his engineering consultants to do another survey regarding cost and would like to have the right to either reject or accept the city's proposal. After much a 201 160 Minutes of City Council Regular Meeting October 27, 1969 Page 3 discussion, Councilman Holt moved that the City of College Station enter into an agreement °similar to the one proposed for furnishing water service to residents in that area and that the residents would have 60 days from the date of this Council Meeting to accept or reject the agreement. Motion was seconded by Councilman Cooley. Councilman McGraw asked that single family residential use be inserted in the agreement as part of the proper wording in the opening sentence. Councilman Dozier asked that the wording of the agreement be changed and the agreement be used "in principle" only. City Attorney Dillon stated that the wording in the agreement needed to be more definitive. Motion carried. On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Davis, the preliminary plat of University Oaks, Sections H, III and IV, which is located north of Highway 30 and East of Culpepper Drive, be approved, contingent upon the dedication of Dominik through to Munson. Motion carried. Councilman Dozier asked to be recorded as voting no, on the basis of not agreeing with the street intersection location as proposed on the plat. Councilman Ransdell moved that the preliminary plat of Southwood, Section 8, which is located east of the new high school site and north of the West By-pass be approved, with the conditions of: (1) Dedication of a 10 foot easement along the east property line of the church tract and (2) Naming of a street on the plat. City Planner Lee Roy George stated that these conditions had been recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission and that the developer had met the conditions. Motion was seconded by Councilman Holt. Motion carried. The Council discussed sidewalks in the College Hills Elementary School area, which were requested by petitioners in that area for the safety of school children. After much discussion among council members, Mayor Anderson asked the City Manager and the City Engineer make a survey of the College Hills Elementary School area and determine which streets were used most by the children and which side of the streets they walked on most and to come forth with some recommendations. Mrs. Ringer stated that she would pick up formal petitions from the City offices and have them circulated for street paving purposes. Mayor Anderson briefed the Council regarding Emergency Telephone Number 911 which he stated he had been working on for quite some time, along with County and City of Bryan officials. He explained that, at present, College Station was the only one of the three interested in the number. He stated that he had obtained cost data from General Telephone Company. It amounted to $33 per month for a trunk and switch line. Mayor Anderson also explained that he had written letters to mayors of all the cities approximately the size of College Station and larger which had the 911 number. He stated that all the cities reported satisfactory results. 01202 /d D Minutes of City Council Regular Meeting October 27, 1969 Page 4 Bill Erwin, Manager of 'General Telephone Company, stated that he would like to explain that there was a possibility of a rate increase in monthly telephone service if the 911 number were installed. Mayor Anderson said that he was not aware of this monthly rate increase nor was such brought up in his conversation with him. There was considerable discussion among councilmen regarding this 911 number and some questions directed to Mr. Erwin. After much discussion, Councilman Ransdell moved that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to work in conjunction with General Telephone relating to cost involved and equipment which would be needed relative to the 911 number. Motion was seconded by Councilman Holt. Motion carried. On motion by Councilman Cooley, seconded by Councilman Ransdell, the Texas Forest Service was authorized to place an antenna on the elevated water storage tank in the city. Motion carried. Mayor Anderson stated that he wished to abstain from voting on the matter since he was employed by the Texas Forest Service. Councilman Dozier moved that the Mayor be authorized to set a joint meeting with the City of Bryan and City of College Station's Electrical Boards to resolve the licensing of electricians so that they may work in both cities. On motion by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Dozier, the bid of Twin City Plymouth in the amount of $5, 690. 24 was accepted for the new police cars. Motion carried. On motion by Councilman Dozier, seconded by Councilman McGraw, the high bid of Arnold Jeskie for 102, 104, 108, 112, 200 and 202 University was, accepted and the high bid of Bardin Nelson for 300 University was accepted. Motion carried. The City Manager stated that the houses would have to be moved by December 31st. On motion by Councilman McGraw, seconded by Councilman Ransdell, the City Manager was authorized to pay the estimate on city hall in the amount of $62, 341. 95. Motion carried. City Manager Boswell stated that the construction of the city hall is running approximately 30 days behind schedule. Dr. J D. Lindsey expressed concern about the football traffic last weekend at one of the intersections where the signal light was still on. He said that it was very hard to see the policeman because his flashlight was not well lighted. He said he felt it would be best to turn the signal lights off when a policeman was directing traffic. City Manager Boswell stated that College Station policemen are always well -lighted with flashlights and safety equipment and that this was not a College Station officer who was directing traffic at that particular intersection. " Minutes of City Council Regular Meeting October 27, 1969 Page 5 Mayor Anderson stated that the lights on the West side of the campus were installed now and were lighted last weekend for the football game. The city par- ticipated in the cost of these lights. On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Cooley, Ordinance No. 652, an ordinance vacating an easement granted by Victor Dominik in the City of College Station, dated September 2, 1941, recorded in Volume 107, page 441, Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas. Motion carried. On motion by Councilman Cooley, seconded by Councilman McGraw, the meeting adjourned, subject to call. APPROVED: Mayor ATTEST: Ci y Secretary las 16 AGENDA CITY COU14CIL MEETING CITY OF COI=?.,:]Csi, KIWAP SON, TEXAS Cctobor 1, 7°, 3.969 at 7:00 p. m. 1. Approval of Minutes of September 22, 1969 regular meeting. 2. Hear visitors on Agenda Items. 3. Public hearing on proposed annexation of property on the east side of Highway 6 and south of the newly annexed area and extending to the East By-pass. 4. Consider Ordinance No. 651, an ordinance receiving certain territory adjoining the city limits of the city into and incorporating the same as a part of the City of College Station. 5. Action on a request from T. D. Letbetter regarding water service. 6. Consider a preliminary plat of University Oaks, Sections II, III and IV, which is located north of Highway 30 and east of Culpepper Drive. 7. Consider preliminary plat of Southwood, Sectkn 8, which is located east of the new high school site and north of the West By -bass. (Submitted by Area Progress Corporation). 8. Consider petition submitted by Mrs. Jean Ringer for sidewalks in College Hills Elementary School area, 9. Consideration, for approval, of Emergency Phone #911. 10. Consider granting permission to Texas Forest Service to place antenna on elevated water storage tank in the City of college Station. 11. Approval of Council for jolut rnEmxogr wi vIh City of Bryan and City of College Station's Electrical Board to resohre :icew,,.,ing of electricians so that they may work in both cities. 12. Consider bid tabulation for new police cars. 13. Consider bid tabulation for houses on University Drive. 14. City Manager report on City Hall estimates. 15. Hear visitors, M Adjourn. RB:las 01205 cc: Local News Media I hereby certify that the attached Notice was posted on at � S�_�r'_---__--- Lyn �Swoveland City Secretary Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of 19 Notary Public, —B— s County exas Ae�-e Zoo �i�.� - Ai, 7, /90 01206