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-
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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.
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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
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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
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• 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.
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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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Nancy Berry, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherry M4hburn, City Secretary
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