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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/22/1974 - Regular Minutes City Council MINUTES Regular City Council Meeting July 22, 1974 7-00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor O. M. Holt; Councilmen Larry Bravenec, Homer Adams, Fred Brison, Jim Dozier, Jim Gardner, Don Dale; City Manager North Bardell; City Planner Bill Koehler; Director of Public Works L. P. Dulaney; Assistant Director of Public Works George Ford; Administrative Secretary Sadie Holligan. MEMBERS ABSENT- None. VISITORS PRESENT' See guest register. The meeting convened at 7-00 P.M. Agenda Item No. 1 - Approval of the minutes of the meetings of June 24, June 27, and July 16, 1974. Councilman Dale moved and Councilman Brison seconded that the minutes of these meetings be approved. Councilman Gardner brought to the attention of the council several corrections in the minutes of June 24. Paragraph 2, page 3 should be corrected to state "Councilman Dale advised that this was not the policy". Paragraph 1, page 4 should reflect that Apartment Building District is R-3, rather than R-lC. Paragraph 3, page 4, the last sentence should read, "The primary use of this request would be to support the R.S.V.P. The motion carried unanimously and the minutes were approved as corrected. Agenda Item No. 2 - Hear visitors. Mrs. T. W. Leland, Treasurer of the Community House, presented the annual report to the council for their viewing. Mr. Phil Springer, 1111 Merry Oaks, came before the council in behalf of the Junior Museum of Natural History. Mr. Springer wished to go on record as supporting the use of the Hotel-Motel Tax for a multi-use project. He submitted a general proposal to the council for their consideration on behalf of the Junior Museum of Natural History. Mayor Holt advised that the legalities of the uses of this revenue were being explored. Agenda Item No. 3 - Consideration of contract between City of College Station,~ Pinnell: Anderspn-Wilsh. i..re and Associ~ate~s, Inc...: and the Tex~s Department of Community Affairs for Phase III of theY01 Plan. Mayor Holt stated money available for the Phase III of the Comprehensive Plan has been reduced. The former amount of $20,000. has been reduced and allocated for specific use. For services by the consultant, the total amount payable would be $6,000. Mr. Pinnell came before the council to determine if they wanted to continue with Phase III of the contract. Councilman Gardner recommended that Phase III be deferred a few months to permit critically needed, but now inadequate citizen and official review of Phases I and II and more meaningful inputs into the final phase of this important project. After discussion, Councilman Dale moved that the third and final phase of the Comprehensive Plan be accepted with the amounts as stated. Councilman Adams seconded the motion and it carried with the following vote. YES--Councilmen Dale, Dozier, Bravenec, Brison, Adams. NO--Councilman Gardner. Agenda Ite~m .No_. 4 ~and No. 5_- Co~nsider~.t.ion pf Or~dinance No. ~922, an ordinance rezoning certain tracts of land in the J.E. Scott League from Single F. amily Residential, District R-lC, to Neighborhood Commercial, District C-i, and Apartment Building, District R-3; and Consideration of Ordinance No. 923, an ordinance rezoning certain tracts of land in the J. E. Scott League from Single Family Residential, District R-lC, to General Commercial District,.. District C-l, and Apartment Building, District R-3. MINUTES, City Council Meeting July 22, 1974 Page 2 City Planner Koehler described the location and the zoning change requests. Mr. A. P. King spoke for the rezoning, referring to a letter from the President of TAMU, Dr. Williams, stating he would endorse a project such as Mr. King's. Mr. Roger Miller, Staff Assistant for Dr. Williams, came before the council in behalf of Dr. Williams, to state that he approved of this project. Councilman Gardner objected to voting on both ordinances together, since he favored Ordinance No. 922, but felt Ordinance No. 923 should be denied since it was primarily for General Commercial. After a discussion among the council members and the developers, a motion was made by Councilman Brison and seconded by Councilman Dale, that Ordinance No. 922 and 923 be granted, with the following conditions: (a) A contract be drawn up between the University and the City of College Station regarding sewage and water capabilities. (b) No s~.ctures be erected in the flight pattern. (c) City officials convince themselves that the line from Anderson and Jersey to Highway 6 is adequate for the proposed exchange of sewage. Councilmen Adams, Bravenec, Brison, Dale and Dozier voted yes, while Councilman Gardner voted no. The motion carried. Agenda Item No. 6- Consideration of Ordinance No. 924~ an ordinance rezoning certain tracts of land in the J. E. Scott Le_a_gue from Single Family Residential, District R-lC, to General Commercial~ District C-l, and Apartment Building, D_istrict R-3. This rezoning application has been withdrawn and needed no action. Agenda Item No. 7 - A public hearing on the question of rezoning a 5.00 acre tract of land in the Richard Carter League being that tract conveyed to the First Baptist Chuz~h. Of College._St_ation b% deed re. cor. d_ed in~ Vol~ume 273,~ p.age 8.44 of the Deed._R. ecords of Brazos County from Single Family Residential, District R-lC, to Apartment Building, District R-3. Mayor Holt opened the public hearing. City Planner Koehler described the location of the tract. No one spoke for or against the rezoning. The public hearing was closed. Agenda Item No. 8 -Consideration of Ordinance No. 931~ an ordinance rezoning a 5.00 acre tract of land in the Richard Carter Leagu_e being that t~ract conveyed to the First Ba. ptist Church Of college sta'~ion by deed recorded in Volume 273, p~ge 844 of the De_ed Records of Brazos Co.u. nty from S ingl_e Family Residential, District R-lC, _to Apartment Building, District R-3. Councilman Adams moved that Ordinance No. 931 be adopted. Councilman Dale seconded the motion and the rezoning request was unanimously granted. Age~nd_a Item. No. 9 , Dis.cussi~o.n of _thee propose, d draft .of~ Fl o od. _P la in ~Amendme.nt. to the Zoning Ordinance. City Manager Bardell briefed the council on the draft amendment from the City Planner. Councilman Gardner moved that a joint public hearing be held at the next regular council meeting of August 26 with the City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission. The vote was unanimous. Agenda Item No. 10 - Other business. Mr. Tom Chaney, 404 Fairview, stated he would rather see existing facilities be supplied with utilities and sewer instead of undevelo- ped areas. Hi reference was to the remaining unsewered areas abutting Texas Avenue and to the Putz tracts on University Drive. The following bids were received for lighting equipment at the C. S. City Park' Wholesale Electric Supply Co. $4,705.60 Temple, Inc. Electrical Supplies 4,121.70 General Electirc Supply Co. 4,093.20 Councilman Dozier moved and Councilman Gardner seconded that Mr. W~jciechowski~s recommendation that the low bid be accepted from General Electric Suppl- Co. in the amount of $4,093.20. The motion passed unanimously. MINUTES, City Council Meeting July 22, 1974 Page 3 Councilman Brison discussed the dump area at the corner of University and Tarrow Streets and asked if anything has been done to try to stop dumping there. Mayor Holt asked City Manager Bardell to look into the matter and do what he could to clean this property up. Mr. Richard Smith advised he has attempted to clean his property in this area, only to have it dumped on again. A resolution commending the different departments and employees of the City during the 4th Of July "Picnic" for participation in duties beyond normal res- ponsibilities was presented by the council. The resolution is as follows: RESOLUTION City of College Station Whereas, the City Council of the City of College Station recognizes that the Police and Fire Departments, City Manager and other City employees are sometimes asked to respond to situations beyond their ordinary duties; and Whereas, the week of July 4th, 1974 presented a particularly trying situation to these men and women; and Whereas, they responded to all demands upon their time and energies in a manner to bring great credit upon the City of College Station; and Whereas, they worked diligently with no regard to time and self in preserving the integrity and safety of the citizens of College Station. Therefore, let it now be resolved by the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas; That the citizens of the City of College Station owe a debt of gratitude to the personnel of the Police Department and Fire Department for their dedication, long hours of work, willingness to assume extra responsibility and superior performance during the week of July 4, 1974; and That in appreciation for this effort which was characteristic of their service to the City of College Station, this resolution be made a part of the minutes of this meeting on July 22, 1974, A.D. and that a copy signed by the Mayor and City be sent to each of the honored individuals. PASSED AND APPROVED this 22nd day of July, 1974. ATTEST s/Florence Neelley City Secretary APPROVED Mayor Councilman Dale moved, Councilman Bravenec seconded that the resolution be ~assed. The motion carried unanimously. Councilman Dale moved and Councilman Bravenec seconded that the resolution include the City Manager. The motion carried unanimously. · 0]73], MINUTES, City Council Meeting July 22, 1974 Page 4 Another resolution was presented for adoption regarding the council's feelings on the "Picnic". This resolution stated as follows: RESOLUTION City of College Station The City Council is constrained to dedicate its attention to the recent July 4 festivity. Briefly: 1. Though the central program was outside College Station, its impact on the City was great. 2. It created added hardships for employees of the City, particularly police- men, firemen, and the City Manager, who maintained long hours in the discharge of their responsibilities. These added hardships on employees and expense to the City, though necessary, was an unjust burden. We believe that citizens of College Station would have their tax money used in a more worthwhile way. 3. Additional hazards to lives and property were created by drunken driving and other observed misconduct and police records of many who attended. 4. The council feels that the July 4 festivities generated much greater undesirable conduct than prevails where similar numbers gather for athletic events and other such activities. 5. This council regrets that this community was subjected to sordid conduct and abuses of commonly accepted rules of behavior and decency characterized by irresponsible behavior, obscenity, and immoral conduct. 6. It deplores that the July 4th "Picnic" was imposed on the community, and that any public official wo. uld help sponsor such a festivity in flagrant disregard for the moral tone and image of the community, instead of being sensitive to the known wishes and welfare of the responsible citizenship of the county. PASSED AND APPROVED this 22nd day of July, 1974. ATTEST s/Florence Neelley City Secretary APPROVED / . s/O. M. Holt Mayor Councilman Brison moved and Councilman Dale seconded the resolution be approved. The motion carried with Councilman Adams and Councilman Gardner voting "no". Mayor Holt suggested the council strive to work with the Mayor and Council from Bryan, the County Judge, the County Commissioners and University personnel to solve common problems. · On motion by Councilman Dozier, seconded by Councilman Dale, the meeting adjourned at 9:35 P.M. ATTJ~ST City Secretary · , -. APPROVED . .. Mayor