HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/08/1993 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMAYOR
Larry J. Ringer
MAYOR PRO-TEM
Fred Brown
CITY MANAGER
Ron Ragland
COLLEGE STATION
COUNCILMEMBERS
Hub Kennady
Lynn McIlhaney
Vernon Schneider
David Hickson
Nancy Crouch
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, JULY 8, 1993
7:00 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT:
Mayor Ringer, Councilmembers
Kennady, Mcllhaney, Crouch
Councilman Schneider
Brown, Hickson,
STAFF PRESENT:
City Manager Ragland, City Secretary Hooks, City
Attorney Locke, City Engineer Pullen, Assistant
Director of Development Services Callaway, Interim
City Planner Kee, Public Information Officer Calliham,
Staff Planner Kuenzel, Assistant City Manager Woody
VISITORS PRESENT:
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Ao_enda Item No. 1 - CONSENT AGENDA
GENERAL BUSINESS
(1.1) Approval of minutes for Workshop Meeting, June 23, 1993, Executive Session,
June 24, 1993, and Regular Meeting, June 24, 1993.
(1.2) Proposed Budget Transfer to provide additional staffing in the Development
Services Department.
(1.3) Approval of purchase of Lot 20, Block 1, Southland Addition, commonly known as
131 Southland Street.
(1.4) Approval of dedication of land for public right-of-way along Graham Road in front
of the Utility Service Center.
ORDINANCES
(1.5) Approval of Ordinance No. 2019 abandoning a public easement for Noble Handy
and occupant of Lot 10, Block 4 of Windwood Phase III (2718 Brookway).
(1.6) Approval of Ordinance No. 2020 amending Chapter 9, Sections 3 of the Code of
Ordinances pertaining to the installation of underground electric utility service. Approval
of Ordinance No. 2021 amending Chapter 3, Building Regulations of the Code of
Ordinances creating a Section 6 pertaining to the installation of underground electric
utility service.
(1.7) Approval of Ordinance No. 2022 amending Chapter 10, Section 2-D of the Code
of Ordinances regarding special hazard intersections controlled by stop signs.
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RESOLUTIONS
(1.8) Approval of a resolution regarding the request for a proposal from Texas A&M
University for the construction of a fire station on the grounds of Easterwood Airport for
the provision of a neighborhood fire/EMS protective services and enhanced
crash/rescue service by the city.
(1.9) Approval of a resolution to authorize Mayor, City Manager and City Attorney to
acquire 0.168 acres in the Robert Stevenson League, located on Graham Road.
Property acquisition part of the Graham Road Phase II Sewer Line Extension Project for
use as a public utility easement.
PLATS
(1.10) 93-214: Approval of final plat for Oakbrook Valley Subdivision located on the
northwest side of Deacon Drive approximately 450 feet from the intersection of Deacon
Drive and Wellborn Road.
(1.11) 93-215: Approval of final plat for Pebble Creek Phase 2A located east of Pebble
Creek Parkway and north of the proposed clubhouse site. Applicant: Pebble Creek
Development Company.
(1.12) 93-216: Approval of final plat for Shenandoah Phase One (resubdivision)
located just north of Southern Plantation Drive and east of SH 6, Applicant: A.P.
Boegner and First American Bank.
BIDS
(1.1 3) 93-45: Approval of one all terrain walking backhoe for the Streets Division in the
amount of $154,246. Funds available in FY 1992-93 Vehicle Replacement Fund.
Recommended award to Conley Lott and Nichols as only bidder.
(1.14) 93-50: Approval of one rubber tire excavator for the Streets Division in the
amount of $89,500. Funds available in FY 1992-93 Vehicle Replacement Fund.
Recommended award to Stewart and Stevenson as Iow bidder.
Councilman Kennady removed Consent Agenda Items No. 1.2 and 1.8.
The remaining items were approved by common consent.
Agenda Item No. 1.2 - Proposed Budget Transfer to provide additional staffing in the
Development Services Department.
Councilman Kennady expressed his objections for additional personnel in the
Development Services Department as follows:
First, he preferred to associate the hiring of employees to the cost of service concept
proposed during the budget process.
Secondly, he preferred a draft proposal of a fee ordinance as far as cost of services in
the development area before adding employees.
Thirdly, he preferred to receive figures for overtime and compensation to justify the
additional jobs. In addition to the specific jobs not accomplished by existing staff.
In conclusion, he applauded the staff's efforts to find alternative funding sources for the
positions through community development block grant funds and also funds related to
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the cost of service concept.
Councilman Brown made a motion to approve the additional staff in the Development
Services Department from a budget transfer of $13,500 and to direct staff to prepare
ordinances and resolutions as necessary to implement fee revisions. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Crouch which carried by a vote of 5-1, Councilman Kennady
voted against the motion.
Positive comments were expressed by councilmembers.
Agenda Item No. 1.8 - Consideration of a resolution requesting a proposal from TAMU
for the construction of a fire station on the grounds of Easterwood Airport.
Councilman Kennady moved to approve Resolution No. 7-8-93-1.8 provided in the
agenda packets with the modification to the second paragraph on the second page to
read the following: "That the City Manager or his designee is further directed that said
requested written proposal from TAMU should contain the following minimum
requirements to be provided by TAMU:"
The motion was seconded by Councilman Mcllhaney which carried unanimously, 6-0.
Agenda Item No. 2 - Public hearing and consideration of an oil and ~m ope.~or~
permit a,oplication from Edco Enerav. Inc. for _l~!___'n~'ee #l-H-
City Engineer David Pullen explained this item. This item pertained to a permit renewal
for a high impact well. During its first year, operating problems existed; therefore, the
staff placed this item before council to consider a permit renewal. The operators did not
comply with the landscaping requirements.
Staff recommended approval of the renewal permit with an increase to the security
deposit.
Councilmembers expressed their concerns about operators not complying with the
ordinance. Mr. Pullen indicated the problems associated with this well are not severe as
opposed to the Chesapeake well site previously considered by the council for a renewal
permit.
Mayor Ringer opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Ringer closed the
public hearing.
Councilman Hickson made a motion to grant the permit renewal with staff
recommendations to include a security deposit of $200,000 and any violation of which
the operator is properly notified which is not corrected within 30 calendar days results in
the forfeiture of the entire security.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Brown which carried unanimously, 6-0.
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Staff Planner Sabine Kuenzel presented this item. The applicant requested rezoning
because of potential motel development on the larger C-1 tract fronting Texas Avenue.
In order to provide adequate off street parking, the applicant will sell the lot zoned R-5
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and A-P. The rezoning of the four lots will be in compliance with the land use plan
which is retail commercial in this area.
Ms. Kuenzel presented slides of the area in question. Staff recommended approval
with the condition that the four subject lots and the motel lot be replatted and
consolidated into two separate lots. The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval.
Questions were raised by councilmembers about the parking situation and the traffic
along Cooner Street.
Mayor Ringer opened the public hearing.
Paul Clarke representing the applicant addressed the Council. He asked the council to
support the rezoning request without the staff's recommendation for the replat.
Mayor Ringer closed the public hearing.
Councilman Mcllhaney moved approval of Ordinance No. 2023 to rezone Lots 4-7 Block
1 of the Cooner Addition from R-5 Medium Density Residential and A-P Administrative
Professional to C-1 General Commercial. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Kennady which carried 5-0, Councilman Crouch abstained.
Agenda Item No. 4 - Hear V'mitora.
David Parker of 510 Kyle came forward. He asked council's assistance to direct him to
the appropriate official to address his concerns on the drinking and driving laws in
Texas. Mayor Ringer referred him to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
Agenda Item No. 5 -Adjoum.
Mayor Ringer adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m.
APPROVED:
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