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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/22/1974 - Regular Minutes City Council MINUTES City Council Meeting April 22, 1974 7- 00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor O.M. Holt; Councilmen Larry Bravenec, F~.ed Brison, Homer Adams, Jim Dozier, Jim Gardner; City Manager North Bardell; Assistant Director of Public Works George Ford; Director of Public Works L. P. Dulaney; Tax-Assessor-Collector Deitrich Bengs; Fire Marshall Harry Davis; Administrative Secretary Sadie Holligan. MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilman Don Dale. VISITORS PRESENT- See Guest Register. The regular meeting of the College Station City Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor O.M. Holt in the Council Room at City Hall. Agenda Item No. 1 - Approval of the minutes of the meetings of April 9 and April 16. Councilman Bravenec stated that a correction should be made on Page 2 of the April 9 minutes. The sentence should read as follows- "The cost to the city would be either $275 (75%) or $550 (50%) with matching funds", on motion by Councilman Dozier, seconded by Councilman Bravenec, the minutes of these meetings were approved with the stated correction. Agenda Item No. 2 - Hear visitors. Mrs. T. W. Leland, a member of the Garden Club,. came before the council with a suggestion to lengthen the Mimosa Room in order to provide more space for large meetings. Councilman Adams stated that there is a proposal now before the council to build a community center in the new park. However, no action has been taken. Mayor Holt advised Mrs. Leland that the council would certainly take her suggestion under advisement for further consideration. Mr. Douglas Rice came before the council in referrence to the utilization of the hotel-motel tax revenue. The council advised Mr. Rice that there are several suggestions under consideration. Mr. Steve Jackson spoke to the council regarding the Police Department. He asked the council to see that the police department uses a little more discretion in making sure %.hat an offense warrants ticketing when stopping someone. Agenda Item No. 3 - Consideration of a resolution c0mmending- former MayOr and 'c~unci~men'.. M'a~y'or Holt' read '~he ~foi'l'°Wing resolution: CITY OF COLLEGE STATION RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of College Station recog- nizes that Mayor J. B. Hervey, Councilman C. A. Bonnen and Councilman J. D. Lindsay have recently completed their terms of office; and MINUTES, City Council April 22, 1974 Page 2 WHEREAS, these men served the City of College Station well and faithfully; and WHEREAS, they maintained their offices as positions of honor and trust in the administration of the City of College Station; and WHEREAS, the citizens of the City of College Station have benefited from the efforts and diligence which characterized their terms. THEREFORE, LET IT NOW BE RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS: That the citizens of the City of College Station owe a debt of gratitude to J.B. Hervey, C.A. Bonnen and J.D. Lindsay; and That the City Council of the City of College Station hereby commends these men for their wise leadership, foresight, vision and diligent work in behalf of our citizens; and That in appreciation of their years of service to this Council and to the City of College Station, this resolution be a part of the minutes of this meeting on April 22, 1974, A.D., and that a copy signed by the Mayor and City Secretary be sent to each of the honored men. PASSED AND APPROVED this 22nd day of April, 1974. A~PROVED Mayor ATTEST City Secretary On motion by Councilman Dozier, seconded by Councilman Adams, the resolution was accepted unanimously. Agenda Item No. 4 - Consideration of a resolution for carrying of Channel 2 by cable T.V. This resolution would show the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) that the City of College Station supports the efforts of Community Cablevision Corporation to obtain authorization for resumption of CATV carriage of KPRC-TV of Houston. On motion by Councilman Dozier, seconded by Councilman Brison, the following resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City of College Station is a University oriented city that is growing at a very rapid rate; and, MINUTES, City Council Meeting April 22, 1974 Page 3 WHEREAS, the proximity of College Station to Houston, Texas causes its citizens to be vitally interested in the activities and events taking place in Texas' largest metropolitan area; and, WHEREAS, KPRC-TV, Channel 2 in Houston is one of the oldest and most influential television stations in Texas, and was the first television station viewed in College Station for many years and carries programs not available on other stations; and, WHEREAS, the citizens of College Station are being deprived of viewing KPRC-TV because of technical difficulties experienced several years ago when KPRC was carried in the College Station area and since capabilities now exist in being able to deliver uninterrup- tedly to the citizens of College Station the station of KPRC-TV, our citizens are presently losing the pleasure and the advantages offered by this fine station. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION: Section 1. That the City of College Station is aware of and supports the prolonged and extensive efforts exerted by Community Cablevision Corporation to obtain Federal Communications Commission authorization for resumption of CATV carriage of KPRC-TV of Houston, Texas, and hereby formally and respectively petitions the Federal Communications Commission to grant this application now pending~ thereby authorizing the restoration of its reception by our residents. Section 2. That the Federal Communications Commission act swiftly and favorably upon this pending application as the urgency and public necessity of this Resolution requires that it take effect immediately from and after its passage and it is so ordered. PASSED AND APPROVED this 22nd day of April, 1974. S/O. M. Holt O~M. Holt, Mayor ATTEST: S/ Florence Neelley City Secretary Councilman Adams abstained from voting, his reason being a conflict of interests as he is a stockholder of the cable company. Agenda Item No. 5 - Consideration of propose.d_ Uitlity Rates Schedule OrdinanCe-. This item was del'ayed until after item no. 9, so Mr. Denison could be present. Agenda Item No. 6 .-._. Requ.est for variance by Bardin H. Nelson. Mr. Nelson e'xplained that he pla"nned to rebuild an efficiency on Boyett Street. The top story of this building was completely destroyed by fire. The variance involved the parking spaces which were required by the city's ordinance. Mr. Nelson's request was that he not be required to provide two parking spaces for each unit, as four of these units are one person occupancy and two of the units could possibly house a couple. Therefore, he would rather have 8 spaces than the required 12. After some discussion, on motion by Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Bravenec, the variance request was tabled 01.-06 MINUTES, City Council Meeting April 22, 1974 Page 4 until City Planner Koehler could look over the ordinance and deter- mine if an occupancy permit could be issued. The motion carried and the agenda item was tabled until after agenda item no. 9 for further consideration. Agenda Item No. 7 - Consideration of Federal Flood Insurance Resoluti0n's. ~ City Pl~'n-ner Koehler explained th'e~¥e-s0iutions stating that there were two businesses and a number of apartments in the flood plain area. The insurance would cover the buildings, residential or otherwise that are already there, but there would be no more building allowed in that area. The rates would be limited and the property owner would go through a private insurance agent. The Federal Government would reimburse the company for their expense and the remainder of the rate. If the city were to participate, part of the administrative staff would be working with the HUD office. On motion by Councilman Dozier, seconded by Councilman Brison, the motion carried and resolutions were unanimously adopted. Agenda Item No. 8 - Consideration of an ordinance cal_l.i_ng for a public hearing on_ the· question of 'rez'oning ~'he ShilOh Club two acre tract on~ ~ High~ay 6 South from Single Family. Residential District to General Commercial DiStri'c't'.' On moti0~ by Councilma'n Adams~~ seconded by .... Councilman Dozier, Ordinance no. 911 was adopted and the public hearing was called for May 27. Agenda Item No. 9 - Consi_deration of an ordinance calling for a public hearing on .the question of rezoning two tracts, one half mile west of FM 2154, on Uni..v_er..sity Drive (FM 60); 4.32 acres from Sinql'e Family Residential 'to General Commercial and 17.9 acres from Single Family Residential to Apartment Building. On motion by Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Dozier, Ordinance No. 912 was passed and the public hearing was called for May 27. Agenda Item No. 5 - Utility Rates Schedule Ordinance. Mr. Jim McCord presented the increase to the Mayor and Council. The rate increase would be approximately 10%. Also a change on the minimum bill was made from $1.00 to $2.00 and three phase customers served via under- ground primary to pad-mounted transformers will be offered only 120/208 or 277/480 volt service. After considerable discussion on motion by Councilman Dozier, seconded by Councilman Bravenec who amended the ordinance by inserting the voltage of 240/480 for character of service under the schedules of LP1 and LP2 and adding the phrase "of demand and where service is taken through one meter at one point of delivery" under the heading "applicable" on schedule LP1, the motion carried unanimously and the ordinance was adopted effective May 1, 1974. < ~ 3 ~ Agenda Item No. 6 - Request for variance by Bardin H. Nelson. On motion by Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Bravenec, this item was taken off the table for further discussion. City Planner Koehler advised the Mayor and Council that an occupancy permit could be issued. On motion by Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Dozier, the variance was granted providing that Mr. Nelson would not at any time have any more than 8 tenants and he must provide at least 8 parking spaces rather than the required 12. These specifications will be set out in the use of the permit. Councilman Gardner abstained from voting and stated that he urged the council to appoint a Board of Adjustment to handle cases such as this one. ~_7~,7~ MINUTES, City Council Meeting April 22, 1974 Page 5 In other business, Mr. Bardell advised that a seminar will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 1974, at 7:30 P.M. at the Bryan Public Library in Bryan. The subject of the meeting will be public transit needs in the Bryan-College Station area. Also in other business, Priester-Mell advised the City of College Station, that they would sell the city 8 reels of aluminum wire for the same price they quoted Bryan. Mr. Denison suggested that the city take advantage of this situation and go ahead and buy the wire rather than go out for bids. The company promised delivery within 120-150 days. Councilman Dozier made a motion that the city accept this offer on the condition that it would be legal under state law to go ahead without bidding. Councilman Brison seconded the motion on this condition and.the motion carried. Councilman Gardner mentioned the dump problem on University Dri_ve and TarrowStreet. City Manager Bardell advised that this area has been closely policed and that several fines had been assessed to violators. On motion by Councilman Dozier, seconded by Councilman Adams, the meeting was adjourned at 8-50 P.M ATTEST Secretary APPROVED Mayor