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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/23/1970 - Regular Minutes - City CouncilMINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS November 23, 1970 7:00 p. m. Members Present: Mayor D. A. Anderson; Councilmen Cecil B. Ryan, Joseph J. McGraw, Dan R. Davis, Bill J. Cooley, James H. Dozier, and C. H. Ransdell; City Manager Ran Boswell; City Planner George Eby; City Engineer Lloyd James; and City Secretary Lynda Swoveland Visitors Present: See Guest Register in Vault Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Room at the City Hall. On motion by Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman McGraw, the Minutes of the October 21 and October 30 meetings were approved as written. Motion carried. Councilman McGraw asked to be recorded in the Minutes of this meeting as being in full accord with the Resolution as passed at the Emergency Special Council Meeting on October 30, 1970. Mayor Anderson briefly reviewed the Agenda items for the benefit of citizens present. He opened the floor for discussion relative to Agenda items. There being no comments, he closed the floor. Mayor Anderson asked for the pleasure of the City Council in setting a date for the December Council Meeting. He suggested December 18, 1970 at 5:15 p.m. Councilman McGraw moved that the date of December 18, 1970 at 5:15 p.m. be accepted as the date for the December Council meeting. Motion was seconded by Councilman Dozier. Motion carried. In connection with this date, it was agreed that the Annual Christmas Open House would be from 3:00 to 5:15 p.m., preceeding the Council Meeting. Mayor Anderson called for a public hearing on the question of rezoning Reserve E, a 5.881 acre tract in the Plantation Oaks Subdivision in the Richard Carter League, located near the intersection of Highway 30 and the East By-pass of Highway 6 from District No. 1, first dwelling house district and District No. 3, apartment house district to District No. 4, first business district. The City Planner pointed this area. out on the map. There being no comments, concerning this request for rezoning, the Mayor closed the hearing. Councilman McGraw moved that Ordinance No. 707 be adopted, which is an ordinance rezoning a 5.881 acre tract (Reserve E ) in the Plantation Oaks Subdivision in the Richard Carter League, located near the intersection of Highway 30 and the East By-pass of Highway 6 from District No. 1, first dwelling house district and District No. 3, apartment house district, to District No. 4, first business district. Councilman McGraw asked that this ordinance be adopted to conform to the Planning & Zoning City Development Policy as may be adopted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Cooley. There was some discussion by councilmen concerning this motion. Councilman Dozier stated that he felt the developer would be 01368 /0 Minutes of City Council of November 23, 1970 Page 2 paying higher taxes because his property was being zoned commercial and that the property would no doubt be developed as soon as was possible. Mayor Anderson stated that the Council has the authority to change the zoning if no development occurs. Councilman McGraw and Councilman Cooley then amended their motions to adopt Ordinance No. 707, as described herein, with no stipulations. Motion carried. Mayor Anderson called for a public hearing on the question of rezoning Reserve C, a 15.375 acre tract and Reserve D, a 5. 591 acre tract in the Richard Carter League, Plantation Oaks Subdivision, from District No. 1, first dwelling house district to District No. 3, apartment house district. There being no comments, he closed the hearing. Councilman Dozier moved that Ordinance No. 708 be adopted, an ordinance rezoning a 15.375 acre tract ( Reserve C ) and a 5.591 acre tract ( Reserve D) in the Plantation Oaks Subdivision in the Richard Carter League, from District No. 1, first dwelling house district to District No. 3, apartment house district. Motion was seconded by Councilman Davis. Motion carried. Mayor Anderson called for a public hearing on the question of rezoning Block 5, Lots 1 through 25 of the University Oaks Subdivision, Section 2, from District No. 3, Apartment House District to District No. 2, Second Dwelling House District ( this property is located behind lots in the Southeast side of Kyle and Gilchrist Streets between Munson Avenue and James Parkway. City Planner Eby pointed this area out on the map. Councilman Dozier stated that this zoning had been an agreement that had basically been worked out by the developers and the property owners in this area and these duplexes were to be a "buffer zone". Mayor Anderson then closed the public hearing. Councilman Dozier moved that Ordinance No. 709 be adopted, an ordinance rezoning Block 5, Lots 1 through 25 of the University Oaks Subdivision, Section 2, from District No. 3, Apartment House District to District No. 2, Second Dwelling House District ( this property is located behind lots on the Southeast side of Kyle and Gilchrist Streets between Munson Avenue and James Parkway). Motion was seconded by Councilman McGraw. Motion carried. Councilman McGraw moved that Ordinance No. 710 be adopted, an ordinance officially naming a street of which a part is in the City of College Station, Brazos County, Texas, and is filed in the Brazos County Court Records, Volume 286, Page 165 to "Bank of A&M Street" and declaring an emergency. Motion was seconded by Councilman Ryan. There was some discussion among councilmen on the name selected for this street. Motion carried. Mayor Anderson read Ordinance No. 711, an ordinance regulating garage sales for the benefit of citizens present, stating that it had been reviewed by the City Attorney. He explained that this matter of regulating garage sales had been under consideration by the council for a month and the ordinance was based on those presently being used by many other cities in Texas. There was some discussion concerning the fact that persons holding garage sales should be permitted to sell merchandise other than used and discarded items of personal property belonging to the occupant. After considerable discussion among councilmen and some citizens present, Councilman McGraw moved that Ordinance No. 711, an ordinance regulating garage sales, be adopted, with the deletion of the wording under Section I - (d): "belonging to occupant". Motion was seconded by Councilman Davis. Motion carried. Councilman Dozier abstained from voting. 101-399 /0/ Minutes of City Council of November 23, 1970 Page 3 Mayor Anderson explained that for the last seven months, he had been gathering material for the Personnel Manual Policies for the City of College Station. He stated that a copy had been earlier sent to councilmen for their review. He asked for the pleasure of the Council in adopting Ordinance No. 712, which is an ordinance establishing these personnel policies for the City of College Station. Councilman McGraw suggested that on Page 5, under Section 6, "Dismissal", the wording "just cause" should be deleted and that on Page 18, under Section 7, "Grievance Procedure", the second paragraph should read as follows: "In presenting complaints or grievances, in no case shall any employee by-pass the chain of command. An employee may present a grievance to the City Council in personnel session if the matter cannot be reconciled at the lower level. " Councilman Ransdell moved that"Ordinance No. 712, an ordinance establishing personnel policies for the City of College Station, be adopted, and that the Personnel Manual reflect the changes as outlined herein as recommended by Councilman McGraw. Motion was seconded by Councilman Davis. Motion carried. Councilman McGraw moved that the City Development Policy for the City of College Station, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission in the form of a Resolution, be tabled until the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council could meet jointly to discuss the proposed policy. Motion was seconded by Councilman Ryan. Motion carried. City Manager Boswell reported on the proposed Regulations, Rates and Schedules for the Sanitary Landfill. A copy of these Regulations, Rates and Schedules is attached hereto and made a part of these Minutes as "ATTACHMENT All. There was some dis- cussion among councilmen about this matter. Councilman Dozier suggested that the wording in number 6 be changed to read: "This shall not be construed to prohibit the dumping of rubble* by private citizens who are engaged in the remodeling of their personal residence. Councilman Ransdell moved that the Regulations, Rates and Schedules for the Sanitary Landfill with the correction as noted above, be adopted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Dozier. Motion carried. In presenting the matter of the contract with the City of Bryan for water, electrical, and sewer services, Mayor Anderson expressed concern over the three year contract and the rate on water, stating it was obvious that the city needed to study a source of future water supply since we couldn't wait for Millican Dam. City Manager Boswell reviewed briefly the contract proposed between the Cities of Bryan and College Station for water, electrical and sewerage services, which is up on November 29, 1970. Mr. Boswell explained that the rates had gone up and the City of Bryan would not renew the contract for five years, but only for three because the City of Bryan could not project items such as debt service and other financial obligations that might come up. There was some discussion among councilmen concerning this matter. Councilman Ransdell moved that the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign and enter into this contract but at the same time, the city launch out with a feasibility study of our developing a water operation of our own. Motion was seconded by Councilman McGraw. Motion carried. Mayor Anderson explained that at the last meeting, the Council had requested the City Manager contact the City Attorney relative to expediting zoning requests. The City Attorney did answer this question by letter and his conclusion was that the procedure presently used was the most effective. 0. 370 /0. Minutes of City Council of November 23, 1970 Page 4 City Engineer James gave his recommendations on the University Oaks Storm Sewer Drainage. After some discussion, Councilman Ransdell moved that the City Council accept the recommendations of the City Engineer as follows: (a) that the developer of University Oaks Subdivision and Plantation Oaks Subdivision and the City participate in constructing a storm sewer line to relieve the intersection of Dominik and Munson and (b) that the City Engineer consider the widening of the existing concrete portion of Munson Street to match the proposed street width on the new section of Munson. ( The approximate cost estimate for the storm sewer is $9,500 and the estimate to widen Munson is to be determined by the City Engineer and reported to the City Manager). Motion was seconded by Councilman Davis. Motion carried. The City Engineer gave a report on the dedicated street construction in the Oak Forest Mobile Home Park, which had been submitted to the City Manager in the form of a memorandum. The recommendation of the City Engineer is as follows: (1) that the developer be allowed to construct a twenty-four (24) foot wide street (2) that the centerline of the twenty-four (24) foot street be offset in the right-of-way so that one curb line will be in proper location for the ultimate street width, and (3) that an agreement be made between the city and developer, whereas, when the street is ultimately widened, he will be charged for a curb and gutter and paving on one side only. Councilman Cooley moved that the recommendation of the City Engineer as stated herein be accepted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Davis. Motion carried. City Manager Boswell reported that a letter had been received from the Governor's Office in Austin concerning local planning assistance for the City of College Station through the Department of Housing and Urban Development and that a representative would be sent to interview local officials upon a notice of grant approval by the Department of Housing & Urban Development. Councilman Dozier reported on recycling plants for newspapers. He stated that his wife, the City Manager, and Mrs. Neelley (Director of Finance) had written several plants in Houston for information on what type of paper they will accept and what they pay for this paper. He said that the prices do seem to fluctuate. Most of the plants accept only newsprint, card -board boxes and "mix paper" but all of this has to be segregated when it is delivered to the plant. The price is 20 to 30� per 100 pounds of weight. He stated that he had figured that his family had approximately ten and one-half pounds of newspapers per week, and that if there are about 3, 500 residences in College Station on the utility rolls and about 1, 500 of them were to cooperate in saving their newspapers, it would average out to about 15, 000 pounds of newspaper per week. There was considerable discussion among councilmen and citizens present concerning this matter, including the matter of economics. Councilman Dozier stated he felt it would be necessary to determine how much paper could be loaded on a truck and taken to one of these plants in Houston. It was the concurrence of the council members that possibly a "trial" run would be given this idea in a selected section of the city and see what could be done on the basis of cooperation by the citizens. Further study is to be given to this matter. Mayor Anderson asked how many of the councilmen would be available to ride in the Christmas Parade on December 3, at 6:30 p. m. It was decided that one car would be enough. 11 ll 71 Minutes of City Council of November 23, 1970 Page 5 Mayor Anderson asked for the Council's recommendation in naming two additional persons to the Electrical Examining Board, who are practicing electricians in the city. They are George Carroll and Gene Patterson. He stated that because of the reciprocal agreement he was trying to get worked out with the City of Bryan and City of College Station on licensing of electricians, he felt this would be a beginning. He stated that the present Board is a group of highly qualified people and he felt the addition of these two people would add to the qualification of the board members. He stated that the City of Bryan had criticized the City of College Station for not having a licensed electrician on the Electrical Examining Board. Councilman Ransdell moved these two men named above be appointed to the Electrical Examining Board. Councilman Davis seconded the motion. Motion carried. The Councilmen were advised of the meeting with Ernest Brown, Financial Advisor, on Friday, December 4, 1970. On motion by Councilman Dozier, seconded by Councilman McGraw, the meeting was adjourned, subject to call. ATT ST: City Secretary PR ift, A4e� Mayor AGENDA CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS November 23, 1970 7.00 p. m. 1. Approval of Minutes of Regular Council Meeting on October 21, 1970 and Special Emergency Council Meeting on October 30, 1970. 2. Hear visitors on Agenda items. 3. Set a date for the December regular council meeting. 4. Hold a public hearing on the question of rezoning Reserve E, a 5.881 acre tract in the Plantation Oaks Subdivision in the Richard Carter League, located near the inter- section of Highway 30 and the East By-pass of Hwy. 6 from District No. 1, First Dwelling House District and District No. 3, Apartment House District to District No. 4, First Business District. 5. Consider Ordinance No. 707, an ordinance rezoning a 5.881 acre tract ( Reserve E) in the Plantation Oaks Subdivision in the Richard Carter League, located near the intersection of Highway 30 and the East By-pass of Highway 6 from District No. 1, First Dwelling House District and District No. 3, Apartment House District to District No. 4, First Business District. 6. Hold a public hearing on the question of rezoning Reserve C, a 15.375 acre tract and Reserve D, a 5.591 acre tract in the Richard Carter League, Plantation Oaks Sub- division, from District No. 1, First Dwelling House District to District No. 3, Apartment House District. 7. Consider Ordinance No. 708, an ordinance rezoning a 15.375 acre tract ( Reserve C) and a 5.591 acre tract ( Reserve D) in the Plantation Oaks Subdivision in the Richard Carter League, from District No. 1, First Dwelling House District to District No. 3, Apartment House District. 8. Hold a public hearing on the question of rezoning Block 5, Lots 1 through 25 of the University Oaks Subdivision, Section 2, from District No. 3, Apartment House District to District No. 2, Second Dwelling House District, (this property is located behind lots on the Southeast side of Kyle and Gilchrist Streets between Munson Ave. and James Parkway). 9. Consider Ordinance No. 709, an ordinance rezoning Block 5, Lots 1 through 25 of the University Oaks Subdivision, Section 2, from District No. 3, Apartment House District to District No. 2, Second Dwelling House District ( this property is located behind lots on the Southeast side of Kyle and Gilchrist Streets between Munson Ave. and James Parkway). 10. Consideration of adoption of Ordinance No. 710, officially naming a street of which a part is in the City of College Station, Brazos County, Texas, and is filed in the Brazos County Court Records, Volume 286, Page 165) and declaring an emergency. 0:1.173 Agenda for City Council November 23, 1970 Meeting Page 2 11. Consideration of adoption of Ordinance No. 711, an ordinance regulating garage sales and limiting the frequency thereof, restricting merchandise sold to discarded per- sonal property belonging to the occupant of the premises; requiring a license and prescribing a fee therefor, repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in con- flict, prescribing a penalty, and declaring an effective date. 12. Discussion of Personnel Policies for the City of College Station and consideration of the adoption of Ordinance No. 712, an ordinance establishing personnel policies for the City of College Station. 13. Discussion of City Development Policy for the City of College Station, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission in the form of a Resolution. 14. Consideration and adoption of Policy for the City of College Station on Regulations, Rates and Schedules for the Sanitary Landfill. 15. Discussion and review of proposed contract with the City of Bryan and City of College Station for electrical, water and sewerage services. 16. Discussion of letter from Assistant City Attorney concerning expedition of zoning requests in the City of College Station. 17. Report from the City Engineer on University Oaks Storm Sewers. 18. Report from the City Engineer on dedicated street construction in the Oak Forest Mobile Home Park. 19. Report from City Manager concerning the status of a grant for planning from the Governor's Office. 20. Report from Councilman Dozier on recycling plant for newspapers. 21. Hear visitors. 22. Adjourn. RB:las b .374. I hereby certify that the attached Notice was posted on ----�(? ________------- at ______at -----1-1. --30 0 --------- Lyn a Swoveland City Secretary Subscribed and sworn to before me this �----------------- day of _____—__---------.-- _ _— 19 Notary Public, razos C nty, Texas 10 7