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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/21/1993 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMAYOR Larry J. Ringer MAYOR PRO-TEM Fred Brown CITY MANAGER Ron Ragland COLLEGE STATION COUNCILMEMBERS Hub Kcnnady Lynn McIlh~ncy Vernon Schneider David Hickson Nancy Crouch MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 1993 4:00 P.M. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ringer, Councilmembers Brown, Hickson, Mcllhaney, Crouch, Kennady COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: Councilmember Schneider STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ragland, Assistant City. Manager Woody, Executive Director Management Services Piwonka, City Secretary Hooks, City Attorney Locke, Assistant City Attorney Rayner, Assistant City Attorney Nemcik, Assistant Director of Development Services Callaway, Senior Planner Kee, City Engineer Pullen, Community Development Director Carroll VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register Mayor Ringer called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Agenda Item No. 1 - Proclamation - National Night Out Police Officers Darrell Luedke and Bernie Kapella accepted the proclamation signed by Mayor Ringer. .agenda Item No. 2 - Certificates of apprsdation to previous members of citizen boards and commissions for their service to the ~ Several members who recently served as volunteers on the city's boards and committees received certificates of appreciation from the Mayor and City Council for their dedication of service to the community. Agenda Item No.3 - Public Hearing for Public Parlicipation and Council discussion of Proposed Fihal Statement for 1993-94 Community Development Block Grant. Community Development Director Jo Carroll presented the Community Development Block Grant Proposed Final Statement. She informed the council of last year's accomplishments and proposed activities in the next budget year. Ms. Carroll outlined the Community Development objectives as well as the social service agencies recommended for funding from CDBG monies. Mayor Ringer opened the public hearing. The following persons came forward to address the Council. Jenny Sharkowi, President of Board of Directors for Health for All Clinic, 2501 Whispering Oaks in Bryan and Maria Valdez, Executive Director for the Health for All Clinic. City Council Regular Meeting Wednesday, July 21, 1993 Page 2 Ms. Sharkowi described the growth incurred from the services offered by the Clinic. She emphasized the demands for additional space at the Clinic. Mayor Ringer closed the public hearing. Mayor Ringer pointed out the Health for All Clinic requested additional funds in the amount of $50,000. Ms. Carroll indicated these monies could be allocated from Public Facilities funds. Ms. Carroll stated that HUD promotes the concept of master planning. She added that master planning also improves the budget process. Councilman Kennady made a motion to direct staff to include additional funding from the CDBG funds for a master plan of the Northgate area, provide for the appointment of a task force to oversee the development of the plan, and to prepare a Request for Proposal for the planning process. This motion was seconded by Councilman Crouch. Councilman Mcllhaney commented that the Northgate area is a council priority issue. She recommended Councilman Kennady as the chairperson of the task force. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0. Mayor Ringer asked the City Affairs subcommittee to discuss the request from the Health for All Clinic and report back to the Council. Agenda Item No. 4 - CONSENT AGENDA. GENERAL BUSINESS (4.1) Approval of minutes for the Workshop Meeting, July 7, 1993, Executive Session, July 8, 1993 and Regular Meeting, July 8, 1993. (4.2) Ratification or final authorization of the addition for two staff positions to the Community Development programs. CONTRACTS (4.3) Approval of contract with Southern States Equipment Corporation for the construction of clay walls and liners at the Rock Prairie Landfill in the amount of $378,811.50. Funds allocated in FY 93 landfill operations budget. BIDS (4.4) Approval to increase the purchase order to Universal Electric Construction Company in the amount of $200,000 for underground electric duct bank installation. Funds available in FY 92-93 budget. RESOLUTIONS (4.5) Approval of a resolution making certain findings of fact and authorizing the Mayor to execute a license agreement between the City of College Station and applicant, Ovivi, Inc., c/o Mahendra O. Thakrar, M.D. pertaining to the encroachment of two structures located on Lot 2B, Block 1, a resubdivision of Lot 2, Southwest Place, into the easements, more commonly known as the Quality Inn. City Council Regular Meeting Wednesday, July 21, 1993 Page 3 (4.6) Approval of a resolution expressing opposition to any proposed regulation, policy, or legislative bill which mandates programs and responsibilities on state and local governments without full federal funding. ORDINANCES (4.7) Approval of Ordinance No. 2024 amending Chapter 10, Section 2-D of the Code of Ordinances regarding special hazard intersections controlled by stop signs, specifically adding a stop sign on Patricia Street at its intersection with College Main. (4.8) Approval of Final Plat (93-218) High Ridge Subdivision located on the east side of the East Bypass, approximately midway between S.H. 30 and F.M. 60. Applicant is Municipal Development Group for Terry Pruitt, Trustee. Councilman Kennady removed Consent Agenda Item No. 4.2. The remaining items were approved by common consent. Agenda Item No. 4.2: Councilman Kennady clarified to the audience that the two positions requested are connected with the Community Development Block Grant programs. Additionally, if the programs cease to exist, then the positions would not be necessary, unless these positions were allocated from the general fund. Councilman Kennady made a motion to approve the two additional staff persons in the Community Development office. The motion was seconded by Councilman Brown which carried unanimously, 6-0. Aq_ enda Item No. 5 - Approval of Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Nomin__~_ Councilman Crouch made a motion to approve the Board of Director Nominees of the Chamber of Commerce as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Brown which carried unanimously, 6-0. Apenda Item No. 6 - Hear Visitors. Councilman Crouch mentioned to the council that she made arrangements for monthly breakfast meetings with TAMU President Mobley and the councilmembers to build relationships and discuss items of interest to the University and the city. Councilman Crouch requested an item for the next workshop meeting, an update of the community-wide visionary planning meetings held July 9-10. A~enda Item No. 7 - Closed session to receive ~_~f. rel3ort E~_5~__-17(2} (r}_l. A. Staff Report Legal Report The council moved into closed session at 4:45 p.m. City Council Regular Meeting Wednesday, July 21, 1993 Page 4 Agenda Item No. $ - Action on clo~ed ~ee~ion. The council moved back into open session at 5:38 p.m. No action was taken. Agenda Item No. 9- .~zijoum. Mayor Ringer adjourned the meeting at 5:38 p.m. APPROVED: GUEST REGISTER CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY JUlY 21, 1993 4:00 P.M. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 10. 20.