HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/22/1993 - 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, APRIL 22, 1993
7:00 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT:
COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
VISITORS PRESENT:
Mayor Ringer, Councilmembers Brown,
Schneider, Crouch, Kennady
Councilman Mcllhaney
City Manager Ragland, Assistant City Manager
Brymer, Assistant City Manager Woody, City
Secretary Hooks, City Attorney Locke, Public
Information Officer Calliham, Executive Director
Fiscal/Human Resources Schroeder, Budget
Director Cryan, Senior Planner Kee, City
Engineer Pullen, Development Services
Director Ash, Executive Director Management
Services Piwonka
See guest register.
Aqenda Item No. 1 - Proclamations.
Water Utilities Awareness Week: Dean Sharp of the Water/Wastewater Division
accepted the proclamation.
Police Week: Lt. Mike Matthews and Sgt. Byron Tilton of the CSPD accepted the
proclamation.
National Organ and Tissue Donor Week: No was present to accept the proclamation.
Agenda Item No. 2- Consent.4genda
(2.1) Approval of minutes for the Workshop Meeting, April 7, 1993 and Regular
Meeting, April 8, 1993
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
(2.2) Approval of Oil and Gas Lease - 9.74 acres located at the College Station Switch
Station off the Bypass feeder road.
(2.3) Approval of Drainage Utility Feasibility Study - Project #DO-9303 to David Griffith
and Associates in the amount of $55,430. Funded through the drainage bond funds.
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(2.4) Approval of rental rehabilitation loans for 3308-3310 Longleaf, 1213-1215 Georgia
and 412-414 Manuel.
(2.5) Approval for Camp Dresser & McKee to perform comprehensive evaluation of the
wastewater treatment facilities and equipment. Funds available in the FY 1992-93
Capital Improvements Program budget for the Carter Creek Wastewater Treatment
Plant improvements.
(2.6) Approval of contract between CSISD and City of College Station for the design
and construction of sewer line relocation across the Oakwood middle school site.
(2.7) Approval of license to encroach - Lot 90, Block 1, Southwood Terrace Section 2.
(1416 & 1418 Rescue Court)
BIDS
; 26.8) Approval of award of bid to JHW General Contractors, Inc. in the amount of
3,390. Funds are included in the FY 1992-93 CIP Budget.
(2.9) Approval of award of bid to Palasota Construction in the amount of $896,028.09
for the street and utility rehabilitation in Carters Grove Subdivision Program #ST-1016,
WT-9202, SS-9202. This item was removed by Councilman Kennady.
(2.10) Approval of award to Iow bid Dacon Corporation in the mount of $196,396.29 for
substation addition at Greens Prairie and Post Oak substations, funds available from
Utility Bonds,
Bid #93-10.
(2.11) Approval of award to Iow bidder in the amount of $87,649 for pad mounted
distribution transformers. Funds available in electric inventory, Bid #93-41.
(2.12) Amend Chapter 7, Section 5-F of the Code of Ordinance regarding Food
Manager Certification. This item was removed by Councilman Crouch.
(2.13) Establish fees for obtaining and renewing a Food Manager Certificate of
Registration.
(2.14) Approval of a resolution opposing H.B. 1209, H.B. No. 2225, and S.B. No. 412,
regarding components of income tax expenses used for establishing utility rates.
(2.15) Approval of a resolution supporting S.B. 1021 and H.B. 2404 regarding the
allocation of ad valorem tax paid on commercial passenger aircraft.
(2.16) Approval of a resolution urging state and federal agencies to include local
governments in the decision process pertaining to disposition of state/federal controlled
multi-family properties.
The consent agenda items were approved by common consent with the exception of
Item 2.9 and 2.12.
Item No. 2.9: Councilman Kennady asked if the project could be delayed until the
bonds are sold in the future. Mr. Schroeder replied that staff felt the project would be
coordinated efficiently if the entire project was funded at the same time. He pointed out
the $4 million for sewer funding will be sold in the summer.
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Councilman Kennady moved to approve the bid to Palasota Construction in the amount
of $896,028.09 for the street and utility rehabilitation in the Carter's Grove subdivision
and approval of a resolution declaring intent to reimburse certain expenditures with
borrowing procedures. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crouch which
carried unanimously, 6-0.
Item No. 2.12: Councilman Crouch made a motion to delay this item to allow the Health
Department to notify restaurant owners of the impact. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Brown.
Mayor Ringer requested the notice contain the date of the next council meeting May
13th.
The motion carried unanimously, 6-0.
Agenda Item No. 8 - EMERGENCY ITEM - A resolution pertaining to legislalion
proposed to amend Texas Education Code Section 85.24.
Councilman Schneider made a motion to add this item to the agenda. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Crouch which carried unanimously, 6-0.
Mayor Ringer updated the audience on the status of the proposed legislation. The City
of College Station and TAMU have agreed upon legislation to amend the original bill to
reflect the deletion of issues objected by the City Council. The Council was pleased
with the University as well as Senator Turner and Representative Ogden for considering
our concerns.
Councilman Crouch made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Schneider which carried unanimously, 6-0.
Agenda Item No. 3 - Public hearing and consideration of oil and gas operations permit
application from Union Pacific Rasourcas Company. Boriskie Diversified Unit. Well No.
City Engineer David Pullen presented this well classification as high impact because of
the proximity to the Boriskie house and trailer home behind the well site. The occupants
have signed consent waivers to allow the well to be constructed closer than 600 feet to
their residence. Mr. Pullen noted the city's mineral interest in this well.
Discussion was held on valid well sites. City Attorney Locke clarified that her office
observes the files and is aware of the sites containing the city's mineral interest.
Mayor Ringer opened the public hearing.
Paul Williams, 2601 Sandelwood in College Station addressed the Council. He stated
the Windwood Homeowner's Association is satisfied with the documents filed by the
drilling companies. The residents of Windwood requested the noise level of operation
be as Iow as possible.
Mayor Ringer closed the public hearing.
Councilman Brown made a motion to approve the permit as presented. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Crouch which carried unanimously, 6-0.
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Aq_enda Item No. 4 and 5 - Public Hearing and consideration of oil and {;lea operations
permit aD_ plication from Union Pacific Resources Company, H.L Terry Unit, Well No. 1,
located near Texas World Speedway, and Public Hearing-and consideration of oil and
ass o,,o~=,, ,r~,.'or~ permit application from Union Pacific Reaou~ Compeny, Brazae Cosl
Terry B Unit, Well No.1, also located near Texas World Speedway.
City Engineer Pullen described the applications for these well sites. Both locations are
outside the city limits with drilling under the city limits.
Mayor Ringer opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Ringer closed the
public hearing.
Councilman Schneider made a motion to approve the permit for H.L. Terry Unit, Well
No. 1. The motion was seconded by Councilman Brown which carried unanimously, 6-
0.
Councilman Brown made a motion to approve the permit for Brazos Coal Terry "B" Unit,
Well No. 1. The motion was seconded by Councilman Brown which carried
unanimously, 6-0.
Aaen..da ~.m. No.: {I- Pub. lic.h, em:.in~ and ~.rmLder~on of.Hydraulic fracturing of
permlttea cji
W II8 opermea ay union I"acJfJc r esources uompeny.
City Engineer Pullen explained that hydraulic fracturing requires a permit because of the
intensity of the activity at the site. UPRC requested the city consider fracting permits for
their twelve permitted wells.
Staff requested to the applicant for seven days notice prior to the fracturing process in
order that staff may notify surrounding properties as well as councilmembers.
Mayor Ringer opened the public hearing.
Ernest Bruchez, attorney for UPRC addressed the Council. He indicated there may be
some wells not requiring the fracturing process.
Mayor Ringer closed the public hearing.
Councilman Crouch made a motion to approve the fracturing permits as presented.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Schneider which carried unanimously, 6-0.
.N3enda Item No. 7 - Public headnl:l and consideration of r_~__nnina 3 tm_,~; ltl 44 =c_~e-?
from A-O to R-lA, 46.48 acres from A-O to R-l, and 20;._<L3 ;,_~_ ~ from Fl:3--~o ~1'-1
Applicant ia Pebble Creek Development Corporation. --- '
Senior Planner Kee described the subject tracts. The staff and Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval.
Mayor Ringer opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Ringer closed the
public hearing.
Councilman Brown made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2008 to rezone 18.44
acres from A-O to R-lA, 46.48 acres from A-O to R-l, and 20.33 acres from R-3 to R-1.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Gardner which carried unanimously, 6-0.
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Agenda Item No. 9- Hear Visitors.
No one spoke.
.N:ienda No. 10 - Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Ringer at 7:45 p.m.
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ATTEST:
~ty Secretary Connie Hooks
APPROVED:
GUEST REGISTER
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY APRIL 22, 1993
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