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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/28/1974 - Regular Minutes City Council MINUTES College Station City Council Meeting January 28, 1974 7: 00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT- Mayor J. B. Hervey; Councilmen Homer B. Adams, Fred Brison, C. A. Bonnen, J. D. Lindsay, Don Dale, City Manager North Bardell; Director of Public Works L. P. Dulaney; Assistant Director of Public Works George Ford; City Planner Bill Koehler; City Attorney James H. Dozier, Fire Chief Douglas Landua; Fire Marshall Harry Davis. MEMBERS ABSENT: None. VISITORS PRESENT: See Guest Register. The regular monthly meeting of the College Station City Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M., January 24, at the City Hall in the Council Room by Mayor J. B. Hervey. The first item on the agenda was approval of the minutes from the meetings of December 14, January 15, and January 24, 1974. On motion by Councilman Dale, seconded by Councilman Bonnen, the minutes of these meetings were approved as read. Agenda item two, was to hear visitors. Mr. W. R. Miller of 1014 Francis, appeared before the Council regarding Ordinance No. 306, an ordinance keeping livestock within the city limits after complying with certain requirements. Mr. Miller stated that Jimmy Boswell was keeping a horse in his back yard which at times is within 78 feet of Mr. Miller's lot. Mr. Miller recommended to the council that applications for horses in residential areas not be approved, and he suggested that this ordinance be rewritten up to date for the size of the city. Mayor Hervey then advised Mr. Miller that Mr. Boswell's application had been granted and it has been taken care of by ordinance regulations. Mayor Hervey then asked City Manager Bardell to look at Ordinance No. 306 and advise if it should be updated in any way. Mrs. Hazen of 1205 Munson, came before the council concerning publicity of the January 15 meeting. City Manager Bardell advised that notice of the meeting was posted at City Hall and a copy of the agenda was sent to the Eagle. The next agenda item pertained to the death of Councilman R. D. Radeleff. City Manager Bardell read the following resolution aloud: RESOLUTION On the death of R. D. Radeleff The City Council of the City of College Station, Texas, records with deepest sympathy the death of Councilman R. D. (Rudy) Radeleff on Monday, January 7, 1974. MINUTES, City Council Meeting January 2~, 1974 Page 2 Elected to the City Council on April 6, 1971, Dr. Radeleff brought with him to the office of Councilman a deep regard for his fellow citizens, a determination that government be practical and res- ponsive to all people and a willingness to devote long hours of study to the problems brought before the City-Council. A noted researcher, who brought honor and acclaim from around the world, he was serving as Director of the Veterinary Toxicology and Entomology Research Laboratory at the time of his death. In appreciation of the devoted service to this Council, to the people of the City of College Station, and to the people everywhere who gained benefits from his research it is ordered that this resolution be made a part of the minutes of this meeting and that a copy signed by the Mayor be sent to each member of his immediate family. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of this city to be affixed Mayor Date On motion by Councilman Brison, seconded by Councilman Lindsay and Councilman Dale, the resolution was adopted to be prepared and presented to Councilman Radeleff's immediate family. The next item on the agenda was a presentation of audit report for the fiscal year 1972-73. Mr. Nelson Durst, auditor from Durst, Wood, and Ingram, came forward to answer any questions the council might have regarding the audit. Mayor Hervey asked that the minutes reflect that the audit had been done and was presented to the council for further study by the council members. Mr. Durst explained the Federal Revenue Sharing Trust Fund which has been committed for use for the present sewer fund. It was explained that this money must be kept in a separate fund until it was used. Ordinance No. 897, and ordinance calling for a public hearing on the question of rezoning 19.411 acres in the Richard Carter League was next on the agenda. On motion by Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Bonnen, Ordinance No. 897 was adopted unanimously. The public hearing will be held on February 25. Ordinance No. 898, an ordinance calling for a public hearing on the question of amending Ordinance No. 850, the Zoning Ordinance, was next on the agenda. Mr. Jim Gardner asked what the changes were. City Manager Bardell and City Planner Koehler explained the changes which includes a procedure change to bring into conformity with the Southern Standard Building Code, and a provision regarding no blockage of a draih.ag.e way. Mr. Gardner also asked if the Planning and Zoning Commission had studied these changes. Mayor Hervey advised they had not, but instructed City Manager Bardell to see that these changes were available MINUTES, City Council Meeting January 28, 1974 Page 3 to the Planning and Zoning Commission for study. On motion by Councilman Dale, seconded by Councilman Brison, Ordinance No. 898 was adopted unanimously. Ordinance No. 899, an ordinance amending ordinance No. 690, the Subdivision Ordinance, was the next item on the agenda. The changes were explained by City Manager Bardell. On motion by Councilman Dale, seconded by Councilman Bonnen, Ordinance No. 899 was unanimously adopted. A request for a variance from Anthony Caporina regarding parking space for automobiles on his 14 new efficiency apartment units was brought to the council. Mayor Hervey stepped out of the meeting, turning it over to Mayor Pro-Tem Brison, as the association of which he is president, sold the property to Mr. Caporina. Mr. Caporina stated that these efficiencies are being designed for one occupant only and required parking space of two cars is not necessary for these units. He said that he did not think a certain grove of trees and greenery should be excavated and covered with asphalt for parking spaces for seven more cars. His request to the council was that 1.5 parking spaces be allowed for each unit rather than the required two car allowance. After a brief discussion, on motion by Councilman Dale, seconded by Councilman Adams, the variance request was unanimously granted. Mayor Hervey then conducted the rest of the meeting. In other business, Councilman Adams inquired about the progress of the Hotel-Motel Room Tax and if the taxes were being paid as they should be. City Manager Bardell advised that this tax was not due until January 31, but that the Ramada Inn had already sent a check for partial payment. As there was no other business, Mayor Hervey declared the meeting adjourned at 7:45 P.M. ATTEST Secretary .. APPROVED