The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About12/18/1970 - Regular Minutes - City CouncilMINUTES REGULAR CITY COLNCIL MEETING CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS DECEMBER 18, 1970 5:15 p. m. Members Present: Mayor D. A. Anderson; Councilmen Bill J. Cooley, James H. Dozier, Joseph J. McGraw, Cecil B. Ryan, Dan R. Davis and C. H. Ransdell; City Manager Ran Boswell; City Secretary Lynda Swoveland; City Planner George Eby and City Engineer Lloyd James Visitors Present: See Guest Register in Vault W V) Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 5.45 p. m. in the Council Room of the City Hall. UJ Ra On motion by Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman McGraw, the Minutes of the November 23, 1970 regular meeting and the December 11, 1970 Special Meeting were approved as written. Motion carried. cr 0 Mayor Anderson explained that for a number of years, the City of College Station 0 q �'� has requested TOPICS funds but the money allotted to cities not considered metropolitan was minimal. However, since the recent census, the B -CS area will now fall in this category and the Texas Highway Department had set up the TOPICS Program by Minute Order numbers 61882 and 62136. Mayor Anderson then read the agreement from the Texas Highway Depart- ment for the TOPICS Program. On motion by Councilman McGraw, seconded by Councilman Ransdell, the Mayor was authorized to execute the Agreement for the TOPICS Program on behalf of the City of College Station. Motion was seconded by Councilman Ransdell. Motion carried. There was some discussion relative to Ordinance No. 239, an ordinance regulating the storing and handling of gasoline, butane, and other volatile inflammable oils or materials at retail establishments within the City of College Station. As it now stands, it is in conflict with a state law. After much discussion, Councilman Dozier moved that Ordinance No. 239 be repealed by Ordinance No. 715. Motion was seconded by Councilman McGraw. Motion carried. A The Mayor appointed City Manager Boswell and Councilman Cooley as a committee 9 of two to review regulations and rulings of the State Board of Insurance with the view of pre- paring a new ordinance on this subject. EL Councilman Cooley asked that the councilmen consider some way of revising Ordinance No. 289, an ordinance on peddling. There were several citizens present, managers of local apartments, who complained that they had been bothered a great deal with "peddlers" LLJ selling encyclopedias, magazines, etc. , and asked the council to consider some type of ordinance which would be more strict than the present one. The City Manager stated that he had several ordinances on the subject and that he would propose one to the council for their consideration. After much discussion, Mayor Anderson requested the City Manager to have an ordinance worked up for council consideration at its next meeting. 10 Minutes of Council Meeting December 18, 1970 Page 2 Mayor Anderson presented some immediate goals he recommended the City to begin action on, emphasizing importance of council participation for fulfillment. Councilman Ransdell moved that these goals be adopted by the City of College Station. Motion was seconded by Councilman McGraw. Motion carried. The goals are as follows: a. Early action on the proposed bond issue to include a new sewage disposal plant, water and sewer line extensions, improvement to electrical system, street construction, drainage, and signal lights which the have informally dis- cussed with our financial advisor. b. Finalization of the city's Workable Program and its submission to HUD for anticipated approval. c. Seek out immediately a Public Works Department Head who will also serve as Assistant City Manager. The Council earlier had approved such action. d. Take steps to initiate a study, at an early date, as to a future source of water supply. Price of water in three-year (only) contract with the City of Bryan, with the possibility cost may go higher, dictates early action. City files contain water reports that will be helpful to city in making the evaluation. e. Finalize agreement with Texas A&M University on fire fighting and other related:;details. Additionally, secure agreement with the county on fighting fires outside the city limits. Explore type and use of other than large fire trucks in fighting fires outside of city. Ascertain availability of equipment for fire station through Civil Defense. f. Take follow-up action as needed for PL 566 federal grant for drainage construction on Wolf Pen Creek, for which preliminary approval has already been given. g. Meet with Texas Highway Department planning officials with respect to on-going Area Transportation Study. We, as council members (and P&Z members, particularly), need to be in on the ground floor at this particular time. h. Have Doug Stone instigate project earlier approved by Council, as it relates to a personnel management study for city. From a management standpoint, such is badly needed. Some preliminary contacts and a conference have been held with Stone on this matter. i. Explore with the U. S. Corps of Engineers soon, the possibility of flood plain studies in the various Stream tributaries outside the city. This service is available without charge. I have had preliminary correspondence on this. To get off dead -center, it will be necessary to visit with officials in charge. j. Give priority to bringing to fruition a revised zoning ordinance. It may be necessary for some council members to work with P&Z Commission members Minutes of Council Meeting December 18, 1970 Page 3 to expedite a draft for consideration of all concerned, and with necessary revisions for approval by Council. k. An evaluation of the garbage pick-up service, considering the use of plastic bags or paper pick-up bags. Also related thereto, is the matter of personnel, personnel salaries, etc. I am referring to an in-depth study of matter, not one of a superficial nature. 1. Continued exploration, with greater emphasis, seeking federal demonstra- tional funds, in cooperation with Texas A&M University, if possible, in helping to solve the garbage disposal problem. m. Implementation of Goals for College Station, revolving primarily, but not exclusively around our Citizen's Advisory Committee, it would be helpful if we could involve our school officials and Texas A&M University, which is essential. n. Activation of the Brazos Area Planning Corporation, of which we are a part, so as to give greater effort toward planning and working together on a county basis. This does not preclude cooperation with B. V. D. C. o. Make inquiries in depth, as to the availability of equipment to city through Civilian Defense. There is a possibility we are overlooking a good bet. p. Investigate, through other cities which have such, the economics of generating electricity through a home -owned gas operating (oil reserve) plant. In my opinion, we should do it and make comparison with costs we are paying Bryan. Comparisons can also be made with utility company costs. I did make some preliminary contacts on cities operating gas plants. q. Take action toward securing large park for city. Mayor Anderson stated that due to the fact Mrs. Lynda Swoveland, the present City Secretary, was moving to Austin he would like to recommend the appointment of Mrs. Sue Gough as City Secretary. On motion by Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman McGraw, Mrs. Sue Gough was appointed as City Secretary. Motion carried. Mayor Anderson explained that Mrs. Swoveland was resigning due to the fact that her husband.had been promoted and therefore, they would have to move to Austin. He expressed his appreciation to her for her services to the city, on behalf of the Council. The council asked the Mayor to draw up a Resolution expressing its appreciation to Mrs. Swoveland for her outstanding service to the city during her tenure of employment. Mayor Anderson reminded councilmen of the informal meeting Monday night at 7:00 p. m. with the Planning & Zoning Commission. Minutes of Council Meeting December 18, 1970 Page 4 Councilman Dozier moved the meeting adjourn, subject to call. Motion was seconded by Councilman Cooley. Motion carried. APPROVED: Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary las AGENDA CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TE.-KAS December 18, 1970 5:15 p. m. 1. Approval of Minutes of City Council Meetings of November 23, 1970 and December 11, 1970. 2. Agreement with the Texas Highway Department on TOPICS Program. 3. Consideration of approval of prospective members of the Board of Directors of the Brazos County Counseling Service as submitted by W. T. McDonald, Jr. 4. Consider amending Ordinance No. 239, an ordinance regulating the storage and handling of gasoline.. 5. Discussion of need for updating peddling ordinance. 6. Goals for the City of College Station to be presented by Mayor D. A. Anderson. 7. Recommendations for City Secretary by Mayor D. A. Anderson. 8. Adjourn. RB:las I hereby certify that the attached Notice was posted on / _C� _______----- at � ,1Y1 --------- Lyn •.a SwovelaZ City Secretary Subscribed and sworn to before me this _ A_,J _day of _42'..tl� 1970 . 1� �"ee� Notary public, B�zos Cou y� , Texas MINUTES REGULAR CITY COLNCIL MEETING CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS DECEMBER 18, 1970 5:15 p. m. Members Present: Mayor D. A. Anderson; Councilmen Bill J. Cooley, James H. Dozier, Joseph J. McGraw, Cecil B. Ryan, Dan R. Davis and C. H. Ransdell; City Manager Ran Boswell; City Secretary Lynda Swoveland; City Planner George Eby and City Engineer Lloyd James Visitors Present: See Guest Register in Vault Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 5.~15 p. m. in the Council Room of the City Hall. On motion by Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman McGraw, the Minutes of the November 23, 1970 regular meeting and the December 11, 1970 Special Meeting were approved as written. Motion carried. Mayor Anderson explained that for a number of years, the City of College Station has requested TOPICS funds but the money allotted to cities not considered metropolitan was minimal. However, since the recent census, the B-CS area will now fall in this category and the Texas Highway Department had set up the TOPICS Program by Minute Order numbers 61882 and 62136. Mayor Anderson then read the agreement from the Texas Highway Depart- ment for the TOPICS Program. On motion by Councilman McGraw, seconded by Councilman Ransdell, the Mayor was authorized to execute the Agreement for the TOPICS Program on behalf of the City of College Station. Motion was seconded by Councilman Ransdell. Motion carried. There was some discussion relative to Ordinance No. 239, an ordinance regulating the storing and handling of gasoline, butane, and other volatile inflammable oils or materials at retail establishments within the City of College Station. As it now stands, it is in conflict with a state law. After much discussion, Councilman Dozier moved that Ordinance No. 239 be repealed by Ordinance No. 715. Motion was seconded by Councilman McGraw. Motion carried. The Mayor appointed City Manager Boswell and Councilman Cooley as a committee of two to review regulations and rulings of the State Board of Insurance with the view of pre- paring a new ordinance on this subject. Councilman Cooley asked that the councilmen consider some way of revising Ordinance No. 289, an ordinance on peddling. There were several citizens present, managers of local apartments, who complained that they had been bothered a great deal with "peddlers" selling encyclopedias, magazines, etc., and asked the council to consider some type of ordinance which would be more strict than the present one. The City Manager stated that he had several ordinances on the subject and that he would propose one to the council for their consideration. After much discussion, Mayor ~nderson requested the City Manager to have an ordinance worked up for council consideration at its next meeting. Minutes of Council Meeting December 18, 1970 Page 2 Mayor Anderson presented some immediate goals he recommended the City to begin action on, emphasizing importance of council participation for fulfillment. Councilman Ransdell moved that these goals be adopted by the City of College Station. Motion was seconded by Councilman McGraw. Motion carried. The goals are as follows: a. Early action on the proposed bond issue to include a new sewage disposal plant, water and sewer line extensions, improvement to electrical system, street construction, drainage, and signal lights which we have informally dis- cussed with our financial advisor. b. Finalization of the city's Workable Program and its submission to HUD for anticipated approval. c. Seek out immediately a Public Works Department Head who will also serve as Assistant City Manager. The Council earlier had approved such action. d. Take steps to initiate a study, at an early date, as to a future source of water supply. Price of water in three-year (only) contract with the City of Bryan, with the possibility cost may go higher, dictates early action. City files contain water reports that will be helpful to city in making the evaluation. e. Finalize agreement with Texas A&M University on fire fighting and other related, details. Additionally, secure agreement with the county on fighting fires outside the city limits. Explore type and use of other than large fire trucks in fighting fires outside of city. Ascertain availability of equipment for fire station through Civil Defense. f. Take follow-up action as needed for PL 566 federal grant for drainage construction on Wolf Pen Creek, for which preliminary approval has already been given. g. Meet with Texas Highway Department planning officials with respect to on-going Area Transportation Study. We, as council members (and P&Z members, particularly), need to be in on the ground floor at this particular time. h. Have Doug Stone instigate project earlier approved by Council, as it relates to a personnel management study for city. From a management standpoint, such is badly needed. Some preliminary contacts and a conference have been held with Stone on this matter. i. Explore with the U. S. Corps of Engineers soon, the poss, ibility of flood plain studies in the various stream tributaries outside the city. This service is available without charge. I have had preliminary correspondence on this. To get off dead-center, it will be necessary to visit with officials in charge. j. Give priority to bringing to fruition a revised zoning ordinance. It may be necessary for some council members to work with P&Z Commission members ,? · Minutes of Council Meeting December 18, 1970 Page 3 to expedite a draft for consideration of all concerned, and with necessary revisions for approval by Council. k. An evaluation of the garbage pick-up service, considering the use of plastic bags or paper pick-up bags. Also related thereto, is the matter of personnel, personnel salaries, etc. I am referring to an in-depth study of matter, not one of a superficial nature. 1. Continued exploration, with greater emphasis, seeking federal demonstra- tional funds, in cooperation with Texas A&M University, if possible, in helping to solve the garbage disposal problem. m. Implementation of Goals for College Station, revolving primarily, but not exclusively around our Citizen's Advisory Committee, it would be helpful if we could involve our school officials and Texas A&M University, which is essential. n. Activation of the Brazos Area Planning Corporation, of which we are a part, so as to give greater effort toward planning and working together on a county basis. This does not preclude cooperation with B. V. D. C. o. Make inquiries in depth, as to the availability of equipment to city through Civilian Defense. There is a possibility we are overlooking a good bet. p. Investigate, through other cities which have such, the economics of generating electricity through a home-owned gas operating (oil reserve) plant. In my opinion, we should do it and make comparison with costs we are paying Bryan. Comparisons can also be made with utility company costs. I did make some preliminary contacts on cities operating gas plants. q. Take action toward securing large park for city. Mayor Anderson stated that due to the fact Mrs. Lynda Swoveland, the present City Secretary, was moving to Austin he would like to recommend the appointment of Mrs. Sue Gough as City Secretary. On motion by Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman McGraw, Mrs. Sue Gough was appointed as City Secretary. Motion carried. Mayor Anderson explained that Mrs. Swoveland was resigning due to the fact that her husband had been promoted and therefore, they would have to move to Austin. He expressed his appreciation to her for her services to the city, on behalf of the Council. The council asked the Mayor to draw up a Resolution expressing its appreciation to Mrs. Swoveland for her outstanding service to the city during her tenure of employment. Mayor Anderson reminded councilmen of the informal meeting Monday night at 7:00 p. m. with the Planning & Zoning Commission. Minutes of Council Meeting December 18, 1970 Page 4 Councilman Dozier moved the meeting adjourn, subject to call. seconded by Councilman Cooley. Motion carried. Motion was ATTEST: City Secretary APPROVED: Mayor ]as AGENDA CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS December 18, 1970 5:15 p.m. Approval of Minutes of City Council Meetings of November 23, 1970 and December 11, 1970. Agreement with the Texas Highway Department on TOPICS Program. 3~ Consideration of approval of prospective members of the Board of Directors of the Brazos County Co~l~seling Service as submitted by W. T. McDonald, Jr. Consider amending Ordinance No. 239, an ordinance regulating the storage and handling of gasoline. 5~ Discussion of need for updating peddling ordinance. Goals for the City of College Station to be presented by Mayor D. A. Anderson. e Recommendations for City Secretary by Mayor D. A. Anderson. Se Adjourn. RB :las I hereby certify that the attached Notice was p o s t e d o n ..... £_- '_~._ __~~. ............ at ... City Secretary Subscribed and sworn to before me this / day of m m mm mmmm m mmm m m mm mm.mmmmmmm m mmm mmm mm m ~mm m m mmmmm m~m m mmmm m m m mmm mmm m ! / ~.- / /a , , -N~tary l~li'c, BmZ-%-c°~Y~ Texas