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Ben White
Mayor Pro Tem
Ron Gay
City Manager
Glenn Brown
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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
Councilmembers
John Crompton
James Massey
Lynn Mcllhaney
Chris Scotti
David Ruesink
Minutes
City Council Regular Meeting
Thursday, May 08, 2008 at 7:00 PM
City Hall Council Chamber, 1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor White, Mayor Pro Tern Gay, Council members
Crompton, McIlhaney, Massey, Scotti, and Ruesink
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Brown, City Attorney Cargill Jr., City Secretary Hooks, Deputy
City Secretary McNutt, Management Team
Regular Agenda Item No. 1 -- Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation Hear visitors.
Mayor White called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Mayor White led the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance. David Gwin provided the invocation.
Hear Visitors
Mike Luther of 614 Welsh Ave expressed concerns about an article he read in a technology magazine
which mandates on companies to inquire about customer identities.
Kamal Rahman, 2905 Oakbrook Court, thanked the Council and City staff for assisting with the
installation of Cricket fields in the community.
Regular Agenda Item No. 2 -- Presentation, possible action and discussion of consent agenda
items which consists of ministerial or "housekeeping" items required by law. Items may be
removed from the consent agenda by majority vote of the Council.
a. Approval of minutes for City Council regular meeting, April 24, 2008.
b.Approval amending the City Internal Auditor's annual audit plan.
c. Approval of Resolution No. 2- 28 -08 -2c for public involvement in roadway capital improvement
projects with change in language as recommended by staff.
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d.Approval of a Reciprocal Right -of -Way and Access Easement Agreement with Crescent Pointe,
Ltd. and the Texas A &M System.
e. Approval of Resolution No. 5- 8 -08 -2e terminating a Professional Services Contract with Hidell
Associates — Architects for the design of the improvements necessary to complete the second floor
of the Municipal Court Building.
f. Approval of Resolution No. 5- 8 -08 -2f of the City Council of College Station, Texas, regarding an
Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to
design and construct additional lanes on State Highway 30 from 4.20 miles west of F.M. 244 to 4.63
miles west of F.M. 244 and adjacent to the BVSWMA Twin Oaks Landfill site for the purpose of
providing safe ingress and egress from said facility in an amount not to exceed $656,750.
g.Approval of Resolution No. 5- 8 -08 -2g concerning equipment expenditures in the amount of
$115,996 for the Communications Trailer and a Radio Control Assembly for the Remotec Bomb
Robot.
h.: Approval of Resolution No. 5- 8 -08 -2h relating to redistribution of Homeland Security Funds
from the Live Scan project to the TDEx Implementation Project in the amount of $9,718.03.
i. Approval of Resolution No. 5- 8 -08 -2i regarding the 2006 Grant Adjustment Notice dated April 9,
2008, closing out the 2006 State Homeland Security Program Grant.
j. Approval of ratifying a change order to Contract #06 -060 in the amount of $36,803.14 to Knife
River Inc, (formerly Young Contractors, Inc.) for construction work associated with West Park
Rehabilitation Project.
k. Approval of ratifying Change Order No. 3 to the construction contract (Contract No. 06 -048) with
Austin Filter Systems, Inc. in the amount of $61,430.50.
1. Approval of a Change Order for the FM 2818 /Welsh Pedestrian Improvements Project in the
amount of $63,885.57. This Change Order decreases the contract amount.
A motion was made by Council member McIlhaney to approve Consent Agenda Items 2a -21 with the
change in item 2c part 4 to say multi -modal transportation and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Gay
which carried 7 -0.
FOR: Mayor White, Gay, McIlhaney, Ruesink, Scotti, Massey and Crompton
AGAINST: None
Regular Agenda Item No. 1 -- Public hearing, presentation, possible action and discussion on a
rezoning from PDD Planned Development District to PDD Planned Development District to
amend the Concept Plan related to buffer fence requirements for 10 lots on 3.208 acres located at
1201, 1203, 1205, 1207, 1209, 1211, 1213, 1215, 1217, and 1219 Ebbtide Cove, generally located
southwest of the intersection of State Highway 6 and Nantucket Drive.
Item removed from the agenda by applicant.
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Regular Agenda Item No. 2 -- Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on an
ordinance amending the Land Use Plan element of the Comprehensive Plan Single- Family
Residential Medium Density to Office for 14.15 acres located at 3690 & 3695 Longmire Drive,
and more generally located along both the east and west sides of Longmire Drive, south of the
intersection of Longmire Drive and Bridle Gate Drive.
Introduced by Bob Cowell, AICP, Director of Planning & Development Services.
Jennifer Prochazka, Senior Planner presented Council an overview to amend the Comprehensive Land
Use Plan on 14.15 acres located at 3690 and 3695 Longmire Drive generally located both east and west
of Longmire Drive, south of the intersection of Longmire Drive and Bridle Gate Drive. Staff
recommended denial due to compatibility of single family residential on the adjacent tracts.
Mike Gentry, representing the applicant came forward to support the project and answer questions of
Council.
Mayor White opened the public hearing.
Amanda Dotson, 3708 Bridle Trails, from the Neighborhood HOA expressed concerns about increased
traffic in the area. She spoke in favor of the agreement with developer and supported the request.
J. Meredith Wilson, 3713 Bridle Ct., concurred with the recommendations of staff .
Mayor White closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Gay to approve Ordinance No. 3066 amending the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan on 14.15 acres located at 3690 and 3695 Longmire Drive. Seconded by
Council member Scotti which carried 7 -0.
FOR: Mayor White, Mayor Pro Tern Gay, Massey, Mcllhaney, Ruesink, Scotti, Crompton
AGAI]vST: None
Regular Agenda Item No. 3 -- Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on an
ordinance amending the Land Use Plan element of the Comprehensive Plan from Single- Family
Residential Medium Density to Single- Family Residential High Density for 3 acres at 3072 Rock
Prairie Road West, generally located west of the intersection of Rock Prairie Road West and
Wellborn Road.
Introduced by Bob Cowell, AICP, Director of Planning & Development Services.
Jason Schubert, Staff Planner presented a brief overview on amending the Comprehensive Land Use
Plan on 3 acres located at 3072 Rock Prairie Road West, which is generally located west of the
intersection of Rock Prairie Road West and Wellborn Road. Staff recommended approval due the
conditions and compatibility on changing from a Single - Family Residential Medium Density to Single -
Family Residential High Density.
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Mayor White opened the public hearing. Developer Wallace Phillips came forward to answer
questions of the Council. Mayor White closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gay to approve Ordinance No. 3067 amending the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan on 3 acres located at 3072 Rock Prairie Road West. Seconded by
Council member McIlhaney which carried 7 -0.
FOR: Mayor White, Mayor Pro Tem Gay, McIlhaney, Massey, Crompton, Scotti and Ruesink
AGAINST: None
Regular Agenda Item No. 4 -- Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on an
ordinance rezoning 13.44 acres from A -O Agricultural Open to R -3 Townhomes for the property
located at 2950 and 3072 Rock Prairie Road West, generally located west of the intersection of
Rock Prairie Road West and Wellborn Road.
Introduced by Bob Cowell, AICP, Director of Planning & Development Services.
Jason Schubert, Staff Planner presented the Council an overview of a rezone on 13.44 acres from A -O,
Agricultural Open to R - #, Townhomes for the property located at 2950 and 3072 Rock Prairie Road
West, which are generally located west of the intersection of Rock Prairie road. Staff recommended
approval of the rezoning.
Mayor White opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor White closed public hearing.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gay to approve Ordinance No. 3068 to rezone property
located at 2950 and 3072 Rock Prairie Road West and seconded by Council member Scotti which
carried 7 -0.
FOR: Mayor White, Mayor Pro Tem Gay, Crompton, Ruesink, Massey, Scotti and McIlhaney
AGAINST: None
Regular Agenda Item No. 5 -- Public hearing, presentation, possible action and discussion on a
rezoning from A -O, Agricultural Open to R -3, Townhouse for 10.434 acres located at 3180 Cain
Road generally located southwest of the intersection of Cain Road and Jones Butler Road.
Introduced by Bob Cowell, AICP, Director of Planning & Development Services.
Lindsey Boyer, Staff Planner presented a brief overview of a rezone on 10.434 acres from A -O,
Agricultural Open to R - #, Townhomes for the property located at 3180 Cain Road, which is generally
located southwest of the intersection of Cain Road and Jones Butler Road. Staff recommended
approval of the rezoning.
Mayor White opened the public hearing. Mr. Lightsey, property owner and developer, was available
for questions. Mayor White closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gay to approve Ordinance No. 3069 to rezone property
located at 3180 Cain Road and seconded by Council member McIlhaney which carried 7 -0.
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FOR: Mayor White, Mayor Pro Tem Gay, Scotti, McIlhaney, Massey, Ruesink and Crompton
AGAINST: None
Regular Agenda Item No. 6 -- Public hearing, presentation, possible action and discussion on a
rezoning from A -O Agricultural Open and R -4 Multi - Family to A -O Agricultural Open and R -4
Multi - Family to readjust zoning boundaries based on FEMA floodplain lines, with no net gain in
developable area, for 12.93 acres located at 1300 Harvey Mitchell Parkway, generally located
southeast of the intersection of Harvey Mitchell Parkway and Jones Butler Road.
Introduced by Bob Cowell, AICP, Director of Planning & Development Services.
Jennifer Prochazka, Senior Planner presented the staff report. Staff recommended approval to further
protect the existing floodplain from development and because this does not affect the developable area.
Natalie Ruiz, representing the applicant, requested this issue be resolved.
Mayor White opened the public hearing.
Veronica Morgan, engineer with Mitchell and Morgan, Inc. spoke about the floodplain development
and elaborated on comments made by Ms. Ruiz.
Mayor White closed the public hearing.
Alan Gibbs, City Engineer noted that the subject of floodplains will be brought back to Council as an
amendment following meetings with Comprehensive Plan Committee.
Director of Planning & Development Services Bob Cowell clarified to Council that there will be no
changes in their recommendation for approval.
A motion was made by Council member McIlhaney to approve Ordinance No. 3070 from A -O
Agricultural Open and R -4 Multi- Family to A -O Agricultural Open and R -4 Multi - Family to readjust
zoning boundaries based on FEMA floodplain lines, with no net gain in developable area, for 12.93
acres located at 1300 Harvey Mitchell Parkway, generally located southeast of the intersection of
Harvey Mitchell Parkway and Jones Butler Road. to rezone 1300 Harvey Mitchell Parkway. Seconded
by Council member Massey which carried 6 -1.
FOR: Mayor White, Mayor Pro Tem Gay, Massey, McIlhaney, Crompton and Ruesink
AGAINST: Scotti
A motion was made by Council member Scotti to reconsider the rezoning request to modify the
language to incorporate floodplain changes. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gay.
Motion failed, 7 -0.
FOR: None
AGAINST: Mayor White, Mayor Pro Tem Gay, Scotti, McIlhaney, Ruesink, Massey and Crompton
This item would return on a future agenda following discussions by CPAC on floodplain policy.
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Regular Agenda Item No. 7 -- Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion of the
design of the Barron Road Capacity Improvements Project. This Phase of the Barron Road
Capacity Improvement Project begins at Decatur and extends to the State Highway 6 Frontage
Road.
Director of Capital Projects Chuck Gilman presented Council a description of the design for the Barron
Road Capacity Improvements Project. He requested Council's approval to move forward with the bid
process.
Mayor White opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor White closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Gay to approve the designs for the Barron Road Capacity
Improvements Project and to move forward with bids. Seconded by Council member Scotti which
carried 7 -0.
FOR: Mayor White, Mayor Pro Tern Gay, Scotti, McIlhaney, Ruesink, Massey and Crompton
AGAINST: None
Regular Agenda Item No. 8 -- Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on an
ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan from Rural Residential to Planned Development
for 293.233 acres located along Greens Prairie Trail generally located between Greens Prairie
Road West and Royder Ridge.
Introduced by Bob Cowell, AICP, Director of Planning & Development Services.
Staff Planner Lindsey Boyer presented the staff report. Staff recommended approval of the ordinance
amending the Comprehensive Plan because it complies with the conditions and compatibility of the
Comp Plan.
The developer, Raymond Metcalf came forward to answer questions of the Council.
Mayor White opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor White closed the pubic hearing.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Gay to approve Ordinance No. 3071 amending the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan for property located on Greens Prairie Trail between the intersections
of Greens Prairie Trail with Greens Prairie Road West and Royder Ridge. Seconded by Council
member McIlhaney which carried 7 -0.
FOR: Mayor White, Gay, McIlhaney, Ruesink, Scotti, Massey and Crompton
AGAINST: None
Regular Agenda Item No. 9 -- Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion
approving an ordinance vacating and abandoning 0.077 acre of public utility easement, which is
located on (College Hills Elementary School) Lot 4 of Christy Subdivision according to the plat
recorded in Volume 213, Page 463 of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas, and 8.62 acre
Tract described by deed recorded in Volume 204, Page 275 of the Deed Records of Brazos
County, Texas.
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Introduced by Mark Smith, Director of Public Works.
Alan Gibbs, City Engineer described the proposed ordinance for an easement to vacate and abandon
0.077 acre to make room for public and private utilities for the College Hills Elementary School
expansion.
Mayor White opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor White closed the public hearing.
Regular Agenda Item No. 10 -- Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion
approving an ordinance vacating and abandoning 0.3978 acre of public sanitary sewer easement,
which is located on 8.572 Acre Tract as described in Deed recorded in Volume 204, Page 198 of
the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas, and on 8.62 Acre Tract as described in Deed
recorded in Volume 204, Page 275 of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas.
Alan Gibbs, City Engineer presented Council an ordinance for an easement to vacate and abandon
0.3978 acre to make room for the public sanitary sewer which is located on 8.572 acre tract for the
College Hills Elementary School expansion.
Mayor White opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor White closed the pubic hearing.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Gay to approve Items 9 & 10 and Ordinance No. 3072 and
3073 on vacating and abandoning an easement for the College Hills Elementary School expansion.
Seconded by Council member Scotti which carried 7 -0.
FOR: Mayor White, Mayor Pro Tern Gay, Massey, Mcllhaney, Ruesink, Scotti, Crompton
AGAINST: None
Regular Agenda Item No. 11 -- Adiourn.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Gay to adjourn and seconded by Council member Massey
which carried 7 -0. Mayor White adjourned the meetings at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2008.
FOR: Mayor White, McIlhaney, Ruesink, Scotti, Gay, Crompton, and Massey
AGAINST: None
PASSED and APPROVED this 22 nd day of May 2008.
APPROVED:
Mayor Ben White
TEST:
City Secretary Connie Hooks