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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/14/2013 - Regular Minutes City Council MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF COLLEGE STATION FEBRUARY 14, 2013 STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF BRAZOS § Present: Nancy Berry Council: Blanche Brick Jess Fields Karl Mooney John Nichols Julie Schultz James Benham City Staff: Frank Simpson, Interim City Manager Kathy Merrill, Deputy City Manager Carla Robinson, City Attorney Sherry Mashburn, City Secretary Ian Whittenton, Records Management Coordinator Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present With a quorum present, the Regular Meeting of the College Station City Council was called to order by Mayor Nancy Berry at 7:18 p.m. on Thursday, February 14, 2013 in the Council Chambers of the City of College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77842. 1. Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, consider absence request. Citizen Comments Carroll Claycamp, 300 Lee Avenue, read a prepared statement, attached. Cora Rogers, 7472 Old Jones Road, spoke about the proposed landfill in the Brushy community. The dump site has not opened yet, but the community still needs the City's help. She asked the Council how would they like a landfill placed in their front or backyard. Argie Butler, 8783 Vincent Road, spoke about the proposed landfill in the Brushy community. She is here again tonight to keep this issue in front of the Council. TCEQ has issued a nine- RMO21413 Minutes Page 1 month hold, but they have not won yet. They do not want this dump out there. Individual rights end whenever they infringe on others' rights and health concerns. Other towns are fighting what fi te they are fighting. CONSENT AGENDA 2a. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for: • January 24, 2013 Workshop • January 24, 2013 Regular Council Meeting • January 28, 2013 Strategic Planning Retreat • January 29, 2013 Strategic Planning Retreat 2b. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding approval of a contract between the City of College Station and Environmental Safety Services, Inc. in the amount of $209,195.00 for the purposes of constructing the Emerald Forest Drainage Improvements Project. 2c. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding approval of a contract between the City of College Station and Kimley -Horn Associates, Inc. in the amount of $122,100.00 to develop a Traffic Operations Master Plan. 2d. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding construction contract 13 -131 with Glen Fuqua, Inc, in the amount of $152,000 for the installation of a two course seal coat on McCullough Road, Live Oak Street, Madison Street, Church Street, and Roeder Road in the Wellborn Area. 2e. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding approval of Resolution 02-14-13 - 2e, that will authorize City staff to negotiate for the purchase of easements needed for the Bee Creek Parallel Trunk Line Project. 2f. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the second and final reading of Ordinance 2013 -3477, a franchise agreement with Brannon Industrial Group d /b /a Premier Metal Buyers; for the collection of recyclables from commercial businesses and multi - family locations. 2g. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the second and final reading of Ordinance 2013 -3478, a franchise agreement with Budget Roll -Off Services; for the collection of construction and demolition debris from residential locations. 2h. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a 45 -day lease extension for Deluxe Burger Bar of College Station, Inc. (aka Cafe Eccell) on the First Street Property. 2i. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Professional Services Contract with KIT Professionals, Inc. in the amount of $76,997 for the design, bidding, construction administration and construction materials testing for the 30 -Inch Water Transmission Line Reinstallation Project. RMO21413 Minutes Page 2 2j. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Professional Services Contract with Alan Plummer Associates, Inc., in the amount of $19,303 for a contribution toward a State- wide study for implementation of Direct Potable Re -Use for water supply. 2k. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding an annual bid award for the machinery with Mustang Rental Services of Bryan, IX in the amount of $75,000 annually. 21. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding approval of Resolution 02 -14- 13-21, a "Resolution Declaring Intention to Reimburse Certain Expenditures with Proceeds from Debt" for expenditures related to the City of College Station's portion of the cost for the construction of the Health Science Center Parkway IB and Phase 2A. 2m. Presentation, possible action and discussion on Resolution 02- 14- 13 -2m, amending the authorized representatives on the local government pool account, TexPool. 2n. Presentation, possible action and discussion on Resolution 02- 14- 13 -2n, amending the authorized representatives on the local government pool account, Texas Short Term Asset Reserve ( "TexSTAR "). 2o. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding first renewal of an Agreement for Services with the Brazos Valley Softball Umpires Association to provide officiating services for City athletic leagues, programs and tournaments (Contract Number 12 -093) in an amount not to exceed $190,000.00 per year. C 2p. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on Resolution 02- 14 -13 -2p for the application and acceptance of a grant from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division (CJD) to assist with the expenses incurred as a result of the capital murder and subsequent investigation of Constable Brian Bachmann. 2q. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the award of Bid #13 -032 for a trailer mounted underground cable puller to TSE International, Inc. 2r. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on approving an annual blanket purchase order for the purchase of replacement parts and components for City vehicles from Varsity Ford - Lincoln (College Station, TX) for the amount of $60,000.00. Item 2j was pulled from Consent; it will come back at a later date. Item 2o was pulled for a separate vote. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Fields and a second by Councilmember Benham, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Consent Agenda, less items 2j and 2o. The motion carried unanimously. (2o)MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Schultz and a second by Councilmember Nichols, the City Council voted six (6) for and one (1) opposed, with Councilmember Fields voting against, to approve the first renewal of an Agreement for Services with the Brazos Valley Softball Umpires Association to provide officiating services for City RMO21413 Minutes Page 3 athletic leagues, programs and tournaments (Contract Number 12 -093) in an amount not to exceed $190,000.00 per year. The motion carried. khr REGULAR AGENDA 1. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of Resolution 02- 14- 13 -01, Purchase & Sale Agreement, and Economic Development Agreement between the City, Research Valley Partnership, and Asset Plus Realty Corporation regarding the First Street Property. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Fields and a second by Mayor Berry, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve Resolution 02- 14- 13 -01, Purchase & Sale Agreement, and Economic Development Agreement between the City, Research Valley Partnership, and Asset Plus Realty Corporation regarding the First Street Property. The motion carried unanimously. The developer was asked to work with the HPC and to consider applying for an historical marker. 2. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion approving Ordinance 2013- 3479, vacating and abandoning: • A 0.29 acre public utility easement, which is located of Block 9 the Second Revision, Oak Terrace Addition according to the plat recorded in Volume 152, Page 237 of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas, and • A 0.23 acre public utility easement, which is located of Block 10 the Second Revision, Oak Terrace Addition according to the plat recorded in Volume 152, Page 237 of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas, and • A 0.03 acre (1350 Sq. Ft.) public utility easement, which is located of Block 12 the Second Revision, Oak Terrace Addition according to the plat recorded in Volume 152, Page 237 of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas. At approximately 7:53 p.m., Mayor Berry opened the Public Hearing. Ann Duyka, 503 Dogwood, asked which law enforcement agency are they to contact for problem resolution? How will road maintenance be addressed, especially potholes? Will the traffic be re- directed away from the residential area? There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:59 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Fields and a second by Councilmember Benham, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance 2013- 3479, vacating and abandoning: • A 0.29 acre public utility easement, which is located of Block 9 the Second Revision, Oak Terrace Addition according to the plat recorded in Volume 152, Page 237 of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas, and • A 0.23 acre public utility easement, which is located of Block 10 the Second Revision, Oak Terrace Addition according to the plat recorded in Volume 152, Page 237 of the 411) Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas, and RMO21413 Minutes Page 4 • A 0.03 acre (1350 Sq. Ft.) public utility easement, which is located of Block 12 the Second Revision, Oak Terrace Addition according to the plat recorded in Volume 152, C or Page 237 of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas. The motion carried unanimously. 3. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion approving Ordinance 2013- 3480, vacating and abandoning: • A 0.77 acre portion of Culpepper Drive Right -of -Way, in the Second Revision, Oak Terrace Addition according to the plat recorded in Volume 152, Page 237 of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas, and • A 0.88 acre Milam Avenue Right -of -Way, which in the Second Revision, Oak Terrace Addition according to the plat recorded in Volume 152, Page 237 of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas. At approximately 8:08 p.m., Mayor Berry opened the Public Hearing. There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:08 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Benham and a second by Councilmember Schultz, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance 2013- 3480, vacating and abandoning: • A 0.77 acre portion of Culpepper Drive Right -of -Way, in the Second Revision, Oak Terrace Addition according to the plat recorded in Volume 152, Page 237 of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas, and • A 0.88 acre Milam Avenue Right -of -Way, which in the Second Revision, Oak Terrace Addition according to the plat recorded in Volume 152, Page 237 of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas. The motion carried unanimously. 4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the appointment of Councilmembers to boards and commissions. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Berry and a second by Councilmember Nichols, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to appoint James Benham to the BVWACS Board. The motion carried unanimously. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Benham and a second by Councilmember Mooney, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to postpone appointment to Sister Cities until February 28. The motion carried unanimously. 5. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding appointments to the following boards and commissions: • Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Advisory Board (one vacancy) • Historic Preservation Committee (two vacancies) Scott Shafer was appointed to the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Advisory Board. RMO21413 Minutes Page 5 Gary Ives and Jerry Redman were appointed to the Historic Preservation Committee. 6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the Green College Station Action Plan. Jason Stuebe, Assistant to the City Manager, updated the Council on the Green College Station Action Plan. Council asked for the following to be kept on the radar: single stream recycling, incentivizing the protection of trees, annual report to review landfill /recycling metrics, scheduled/phased code adoption, promotion of mixed -use development when appropriate and commercially viable, promote optional water service in restaurants/businesses, and economic analysis through the business community when new regulations are proposed. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Benham and a second by Councilmember Schultz, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Green College Station Action Plan as modified. The motion carried unanimously. 7. Adjournment. MOTION: There being no further business, Mayor Berry adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City Council at 9:24 p.m. on Thursday, February 14, 2013. 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