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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/22/1991 - Regular Minutes City Council~51URS~..00AUGUST 22, 1991 P.M. COUNCIL MEMB~I~ PRESENT: Mayor Ringer, Councilmembers Brown, Schneider, Birdweli, Gardner, Crouch, Mcllhaney City Manager Ragland, Asst. City Manager Brymer, Asst. City Manager Woody, Executive Director Management Services Piwonka, City Attorney Locke, City Secretary Hooks, Development Services Director Ash, Planning Director Callaway, City Engineer Pullen See guest register. Mayor Pro-tern Fred Brown opened the meeting. Aaenda Item No. I - _Sianlna of ~ nroclamation ~ttn_a Sevteea~ 11. 1991 as '~-1-1 Emeosn_ c~_ Numbar Mayor Pro-tern Brown read the proclamation. Mr. Robert Cook, CSPD Communications Supervisor and Dispatcher of the Year accepted the proclamation. _Ao~,4- If,~ No. 2 - m?,j, dna of ~, ~,~__-!~__,~_ ,4____,~___,,,~_~.g the v.~.e-~ ot September 17-23, 1991 ss 'Constitution Weak'. Mayor Pro-tern Fred Brown read the proclamation. Dr. Rynell Novak of the Daughters of the American Revolution accepted the proclamation. !Mm No. 3 - Pr~__~,t.,_~_ of .~_~ Award to _De~:~.~tt ~ the St~t~ D~Dt. of _~-~___llw~w ~ld ~:~,h11~ ~'~?___ ~4o_~ Mr. Carol Ziegler from the State Dept. of Highways and Public Transportation presented an award to the City of College Station for 70% plus safety belt use. He recognized Sgt. Lewis of the CSPD. (4.1) Approval of minutes for the Regular Meeting, August 8, 1991. (4.9.) Renewal of Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long Term Disability Insurance contract with Standard Insurance Company through City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, August 22, 1991 Page December 31, 1991. (4.3) Approval of renewal of contract between the City of College Station and the B-CS Eagle for twelve months of municipal display advertising. (4.4) Approval of a contract with Rusty's Weigh Scales and Services, Inc. for scale improvements at the Rock Prairie Road Landfill. (Funding from BVSWMA Capital Budget). (4.5) Approval of letter engaging Deloitte & Touche/ingrain, Walli.~ & Co. P.C. to serve as independent auditors for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1991. (4.6) Approval of agreement for banking services with First American Bank for the three year period beginning October 1, 1991. (4.?) Approval of Community Development funded housing assistance projects where: Contracts were let for more than $10,000 and Change Orders exceeded 10% of the original contract price. (4.8) Authorization to enter into negotiations with design firms in the order ranked, for improvements to and extension of Eleanor Street, Convnunity Development Project, CIP ST-1024. (4.9) Consideration of directing staff to negotiate an addendum to the contract with McClure Engineering changing the scope to include engineering services to rehabilitate the water distribution system in South Oakwood Subdivision in conjunction with the sewerline rehabilitation for an additional amount not to exceed $31,000. (4.10) Consideration of a resolution abandoning a utility easement from Young Brothers, Inc. (4.11) Consideration of a resolution supporting the City's application to seek funding for the addition of pedestrian controls at signally, ed intersections under the Traffic Light Synchronization Program. Councilman Crouch removed Agenda Item No. 4.3. The remaining items were approved by common consent. Councilman Crouch asked why the budgeted amounts were less than last year's expenditures fi' the rates are increasing. City Manager Ragland replied that the staff reviewed last year's actual costs and projections and deterrrdned that the expenditures could be reduced. Councilman Mc]lhaney moved approval of the contract renewal with the B-CS Eagle. The motion was seconded by Councilman Birdwell which carried unanimously, 6-0. Aaer~_~ !__tern No. 5 - _r~_~,,~_o_,t with Fln~_~,,I AdvL~__~ r~lnthta to ~~_-~1 Finance Director Glenn Schroeder introduced Pete Fisher of Moroney and Beisner; also, Paul Martin of McGinnis, Loclaidge, and IC. tlgore. City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, August ~.~., 1991 Page 3 Mr. Pete Fisher addressed the debt issues in relation to the purchase of large equipment items. He noted that the city's financial advisors have recommended that the best option for the city is to issue personal property finance equip- ment obligations for a six month period with a rate of 6%. Mayor Ringer arrived at the meeting. Mr. Fisher described other available options. Mr. Fisher di-~cussed the city's escrow account from the 1988 utility revenue refunding bonds, approximately $34 million. After further discussion, the staff stated that they will have all matters ready for council's consideration the following Wednesday during the budget retreat. _Aae~_~]~ Tt~tt No. 6 - CO~M,~,n~__n~_ of a c~__tm_~ !or_ !__naa-~ r~.__,~e_ -_qo_11d Wast--_ Stud . Public Services Director Joe La.Beau pointed out a minor correction to the contract document under Article 6. Councilman Brown moved approval of the contract as corrected by staff. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schneider. Councilman Birdwell asked staff if a business study has been prepared. Mr. LaBeau replied negatively. He added that this contract will allow staff to pursue the study. Mr. Birdwell asked staff to clarify the definition of the study area referred to throughout the document. Mr. Jack Spell of Camp, Dresser, and McKee explained the study areas. Mr. LaBeau recognized several board members of BVSWMA as well as representatives from the City of Bryan. Mr. LaBeau provided an overhead visual presentation to further explain the purpose of the requested studies. Councilman Birdwell remarked that he does not support the contract because it does not identify benefits for the city. Councilmen Crouch and Schneider expressed their support of the contract. The motion carried by a vote of 6-1, Councilman Birdwell voting against. City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, August 22, 1991 Page 4 Ms. Mary Mattingly, Executive Director of the Brazos Valley Council on Alcohol and Substance Abuse came forward to address the council for continued funding of the Straight Talk Hotline. The funding request is for $25,000. Mr. David Branham spoke to the Council as President of the BVCAS~ Board of Directors. He asked Council for their continued support. Mr. Mike Southerland of 3401 Parkway Terrace in Bryan, a volunteer for BVCASA addressed the Council urging their financial support for BVCASA. Mr. Ron Schmidt of 1117 Lamar in Bryan, volunteer for the Straight Talk Hotline urged the Council for their continued support of BVCASA. Ms. Gloria Matthews of 1402 Magnolia in College Station expressed her support for the Hotline. Ms. Amy Woo~fin of 1300 Briarcliff #132 in Bryan addressed the council as a supporter of the Straight Talk Hotiine. Mr. Michael Bridges of 920 Clearleaf in Bryan spoke to the Council about the community's need for the Hotline. Ms. Jimmie Thigpin of 2300 Broaclmoor #103 in Bryan spoke to the Council as a volunteer of the Hotline. Ms. Vickie Schmidt of 1117 Lamar in Bryan, came forward as the hotline coordinator for BVCASA. Mr. An Ifmg, President of the Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council. He requested continued financial support for the Convention and Visitors Bureau. Mr. John Crompton, 1000 Rose Circle in College Station addressed the Council on behalf of the Aggie Swim Club. Mayor Ringer closed the public hearing. _Aaenda Item No. 8 - Hem. No one spoke. _Aaenda Item No. 9 - Cout-~_ Commits. Councilman Brown reported that the City of College Station received an award City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, August 22, 1991 Page 5 from the Environmental Protection Agency for the city's water production and distribution system. This award was presented at a ceremony in Dallas. The City will also hold an awards ceremony in September. CounciLman Gardner conunented about the article in MONEY magazine that listed Bryan as the No. 3 city in the nation. Other councilmembers added their comments. Ag~,.ck Item No. 10 - City City Manager Ragland did not make a report. ~ T~_Mm_ No. 11 - ~ __~nl~_ to _rec_,~,e s~'rerort fs~2.1?f~fr)] 02,_,4 (11.1) Staff Report [6252-17(2)(r)] a. Legal Re~ort . b. Community Serwces Report (11.2) Personnel [6252-17(2) (g)] a. City Se. cretary E.va!.uation b. Convruttee Appointments Electrical ExamL,~g Board The council moved into closed session at 8:40 p.m. The council convened into open session at 10:48 p.m. Councilman Birdwell moved to appoint Steve Dorsett to the Electrical Examining Board. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schneider which carried unanimously, 7-0. Aaenck Item No. 13 - Ad~.ouzrt. Mayor Ringer adjourned the meeting at 10:49 p.m. ATTEST: Ctt~Secretary Come Hooks ~UEST RE~ISTER CITY COUNCIL REgULaR HEET~N~ THURSDAY, ~U~UST 22, ~99~ 7:00 P.M. 19. 20.