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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/14/1987 - Regular Minutes City Council MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1987 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ringer, Councilmen Boughton, Jones, Haddox, McIlhaney, Gardner, and Brown COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Assistant City Manager Ragland, City Secretary Jones, City Attorney Locke, Director of Capital Improvements Ash, City Engineer Pullen, Director of Parks and Recreation Beachy, Zoning Official Kee, Public Information Officer Calli- ham, Council Coordinator Hooks STUDENT GOV'T LIAISON: Kevin Buchman VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register. Agenda Item No. 1 - Signing of a proclamation designating the month of October, 1987 as "Crime Prevention Month" in the City o~ College Station. Mayor Ringer described some of the events conducted by the Police Department in relation to crime prevention. Mayor Ringer signed the proclamation designating the month of October as "Crime Pre- vention Month". Agenda Item No. 2 - Council Concerns. Councilman Gardner inquired about receiving a monthly or quar- terly report from the Police Department regarding various crim- inal activities within the City. Councilman Brown asked about the status of City Manager Cole's health. Mr. Ragland replied that Mr. Cole is no longer in ICU and has been moved to a private room. He added that Mr. Cole may be returning to his home in College Station in approximately three weeks. Councilman Boughton reported that Bobble Baker, a resident who previously inquired about the city ordinance addressing high weeds, etc., called for an update on the staff's progress to study the ordinance and consider the subject of wildflowers. City Attorney Locke replied that her office and Steve Beachy have not reviewed the final draft. Mr. Ragland stated that this ordi- nance will be presented to Council at the first meeting in November. 06577 iITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING .;EDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1987 Page 2 Councilman Haddox reported that the Community Appearance Commit- tee has made considerable progress on the Adopt-A-Street Program. Councilman McIlhaney stated that the stop signs located along Southwest Parkway and particularly at Langford/Southwest Parkway are hard to identify at night. Staff replied that they will look into this problem. Mayor Ringer reported that Mayor Pro-rem Pat Boughton will act as the city's representative at the Metropolitan Planning Organiza- tion meeting, Thursday, October 17th. Mayor Ringer asked the Councilmembers to check their calendars for a tentative Council Meeting, Wednesday, November 18th, to be held only if necessary. He pointed out that the fourth Thursday in November would be Thanksgiving Day. Agenda Item No. 3 - City, M.anaqer Concerns. Assistant City Manager Ragland announced that the City Employees' Picnic will be held on Friday, October 16, 1987. He mentioned that Deloitte Haskins & Sells have completed their work and a formal presentation will be scheduled for the first meeting in November. Agenda Item No. 4 - Approval of the. minutes of the Regular Meeting, September 24, 1987. The minutes were approved as presented. Aqenda Item No. 5 - A public hearing on the question of rezonin~ Lot 2B Bloc~ 2 CoDrtyard .Apartments Subdivision from C-N Neigh- borhood Business to C-3 Planned Commercial. (Applicant: Tenneco Retail Service). (87-106). Zoning Official Jane Kee presented the item. She stated that this tract is reflected on the land use plan as high density residential. Zone changes have occurred allowing commercial de- velopment in the area. The staff and Planning and Zoning Com- mission have no objections to C-3 zoning at this location. Councilman Gardner asked if there is a difference in the sign re- quirements in each zoning district. Ms. Kee explained that the C-N zoning district allows no freestanding or detached signs and the C-3 zoning district allows freestanding signs. 06578 ~ITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ~EDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1987 Page 3 The public hearing was opened. Herman Gibson of the Tenneco Re- tail Service Company spoke in favor of the request. He stated that the primary purpose of this rezoning request is to enable the company to have a freestanding sign, and noted that the sign will be beneficial to the store. Mayor Ringer closed the public hearing. Agenda Item No. 6 - Consideration of an ordinance rezoninq the above tract. Councilman Brown moved approval of Ordinance No. 1727 rezoning Lot 2B, Block 2, Courtyard Apartments Subdivision, from C-N to C-3. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boughton. Councilman Gardner commented that he believed granting the re- zoning request would be wrong because it is to accomplish a re- duction in the sign regulations and is not needed for use of the land. He pointed out that A-P and C-N zones are placed near residential zones to provide certain services to residents while keeping the area attractive through some fairly strict regula- tions including limitations on signs. Councilman Brown's motion for the ordinance rezoning the lot was approved by a vote of 6-1, with Councilman Gardner opposed. AGenda Item No. 7 - A public hearing on the question of an appeal made by Michael J. Clement relating to a conditional use permit approved for the Peace Lutheran Church located at 1100 FM 2818. Zoning Official Kee explained that the Planning and Zoning Com- mission granted a conditional use permit to Peace Lutheran Church for an expansion project. Mr. Clement, who owns and re- sides in a duplex adjacent to the church property, has appealed in objection to a proposed row of parking to be placed alongside the entrance drive to the church. Mrs. Kee noted that the Plan- ning and Zoning Commission responded to Mr. Clement's concern and imposed a solid 6-foot screening fence along the property line between the church and the duplex. Mayor Ringer opened the public hearing. Mr. Michael Clement, of 1201 Airline, stated his reason for the appeal and explained that in his opinion the church has ample parking area in the rear. He pointed out that the site plan shows parking spaces placed in a position that will allow the lights of the vehicles to face his home. 6579 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ~EDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1987 Page 4 Mr. Charlie Coble, 1805 Bee Creek, spoke on behalf of the Peace Lutheran Church. He presented three slides showing the area in question. He stated that the major reason for placing the per- pendicular parking spaces as requested was that the cost would be one-third less than that for adding the eighteen spaces to the parking area in the rear. He explained that the plan was also proposed to allow the church a way to improve the appearance in the entrance area. Councilman Brown asked if the proposed eighteen parking spaces located to the right of the entrance driveway could be positioned at the rear of the property building. Mr. Coble replied that in order to place the parking spaces at the rear of the property, more paving would be required for access to the parking spaces; therefore, the cost would be greater. Pastor Chris Mortchard of the Peace Lutheran Church spoke in favor of the site plan as proposed. He stated that the church is experiencing growth and they would like to expand the sanctuary and an education wing at the church's existing location. He stated that the parking lot expansion affects Sunday morning and does not relate to the uses during the week. Mayor Ringer closed the public hearing. Agenda Item No. 8 - Consideration of an appeal made b~; Michael J. Clement relatinq to the conditional use permit for the Peace Lutheran Church. After general discussion by the council, Mayor Ringer asked if both parties would compromise if the Council suggested changes to the site plan by 1)bringing the fence line to the front side of Mr. Clement's house and 2)eliminating four parking spaces. Mr. Coble and Mr. Clement agreed to this compromise. Councilman Haddox made a motion to remand this item back to the Commission with the condition that the front four parking spaces beside Mr. Clements' house be eliminated and the fence line be brought to the edge of the duplex. Mayor Ringer stated that the Zoning Board of Adjustments will have to make a decision whether or not to eliminate the parking spaces; therefore, the Church will need to make an appeal to the Zoning Board of Adjustments for a variance to the parking requirements. Councilman Brown seconded the motion as clarified. The motion was approved by a vote of (6-0-1) with Councilman McIlhaney abstaining. ~'06380 ~ITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1987 Page 5 A~enda Item No. 9 - A public hearin~ to consider a Final Plat - Lots 2R, 4R and 5R, a resubdivision of Block 14C Southwood Valley Section 19. (87-211). Zoning Official Jane Kee explained that the replat adjusts the size of some of the lots. Mayor Ringer opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Ringer closed the public hearing. Aqenda Item No. 10 - Consideration of apDroval of final plat. Councilman McIlhaney moved to approve the Final Plat - Lots 2R, 4R and 5R, a resubdivision of Block 14C Southwood Valley Section 19. The motion was seconded by Councilman Haddox and was approved unanimously, 7-0. A~enda Item No. 11 - A public hearin~ to consider a Final Plat - Pueblo Court North, a resubdivision of Southwood Valley Section 25B. (87-212). Zoning Official Jane Kee stated that this replat of the street reduces the number of lots to 14 lots from 16 lots. Mayor Ringer opened the public hearing. Ringer closed the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Aqenda Item No. 12 - Consideration of approval of final plat. Councilman Boughton moved to aprove the Final Plat of Pueblo Court North, a resubdivision of Southwood Valley Section 25Bo The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and was approved unanimously, 7-0. A~enda Item No. 13 - A public hearinq to consider a Final Plat - Southwood Valley Phase Two, a resubdivision of Block 15 South- wood Valley Section Three (87-214). Zoning Official Kee stated that this replat subdivides the re- maining 16.38 acres of Block 15 into two lots, one a very small lot and one a much larger lot. The staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. ~ITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING IEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1987 Page 6 Agenda Item No. 14 - Consideration of approval of final plat. Councilman Brown moved approval of the final plat for Southwood Valley Phase Two, a resubdivision of Block 15 Southwood Valley Section Three (87-214). The motion was seconded by Councilman Gardner and was approved unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 15 - CONSENT AGENDA. PLATS: Preliminary Plat - Woodcreek Section Four (87-300) The above plat was approved by common consent. Agenda Item No. 16 - Dr. Robert White to speak to the Council on the question of implementing a fluoridation proqram for the treatment of water distributed by the City of College Station. Dr. Robert White of 122 Walton addressed the Council on the re- implementation of fluoride to the City of College Station's water supply. Dr. White introduced Dr. E.J. Heinkel, of the Texas State Depart- ment of Health. Dr. Heinkel explained the state programs which could be applied toward the fluoridation system for the City. He stated several statistics and noted that the fluoridation system has proven to be an extremely cost effective program. The annual cost per capita in the City of College Station would be 3 1/2~. Dr. Heinkel pointed out that the fluoride usage in the current water system is .4mg/liter and the added dosage would accumulate the floridation usage to .Smg/liter. He presented further infor- mation to demonstrate how fluoridation benefits children. Mayor Ringer asked the staff to research this issue and report to Council with data for their review at the November meeting. Mayor Ringer stated that Dr. Lassader, 1809 Quail Run, had asked to address the council on the fluoridation item. Dr. Lassader stated that he was present to express his opposition to a fluor- idation program in the City of College Station. He presented the Council with copies of reports on deaths and abnormalities, and he read several excerpts from information warning of adverse reactions and incidents that fluoridation may cause. ' 06382 ~ITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ~EDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1987 Page 7 Mr. Bill Adams, a graduate student at Texas A&M University, stated his opposition to the fluoridation treatment. Dr. John Case, a pediatric dentist, expressed his concern and support for this treatment. He pointed out that the denistry profession in Bryan/College Station does not see a problem with the increase of fluoride in the system. Mayor Ringer Stated that a public hearing on this question would be placed on the November 12th Agenda. Agenda Item No. 17 - Consideration of a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Manaqer to execute a contract with the county health unit for provision of services in 1987-88. Councilman McIlhaney asked Councilman Brown what portion of health services does the City receive. Councilman Brown reported that the County provides one-third of its health services to Col- lege Station, and added that the City's share of funding also equals one-third as compared to Bryan. Mayor Ringer added that the funding is based on the location of residents served. Councilman Haddox moved to approve the resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to execute a contract with the county health unit for provision of services in 1987-88. The motion was seconded by Councilman McIlhaney and was approved unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 18 - Consideration of user fees for FY 1987-88 Parks and Recreation activities and programs. Parks and Recreation Director Steve Beachy presented the item. He stated that the Parks Advisory Board has approved these fees as presented by the Parks Department. He summarized the minor changes made to the schedule. Mayor Ringer asked if the annual swim pass fee anticipates the new swim season, March 15-Nov. 15. Mr. Beachy replied affir- matively. Councilman McIlhaney asked for clarification of the proposed fees at the Aerofit site and the adult sports soccer recreational fees. Mr. Beachy reviewed the fee costs. 06383 ~ITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ;EDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1987 Page 8 Councilman Boughton moved approval of the user fees as proposed for FY 1987-88 Parks and Recreation activities and programs. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones and was approved unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 19 - Consideration of a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement for the services of a licensed medical director as required for the 1987-88 operation of the EMS program, College Station Fire Department. Councilman Brown moved approval of the resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Dr. Richard Herron, M.D., for services as the licensed medical director for the EMS program, College Station Fire Department, for 1987-1988. Councilman Brown's motion was seconded by Councilman Boughton and was approved by a vote of 6-0-1, with Councilman McIlhaney abstaining. Agenda Item No. 20 - Consideration of a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement for maintenance of a new traffic signal at FM 2818-FM 2347 (Jersey Street). CIP Director Elrey Ash explained that this is an agreement with the State of Texas Department of Highways and Public Transporta- tion for maintenance of a traffic signal at Jersey Street and FM 2818. He added that the Council requested the study of this intersection eighteen months ago to ensure that it met the war- rants for signalization. The State made the study and found that warrants were met. Councilman Boughton moved approval of the resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement for maintenance of a new traffic signal at Jersey Street and FM 2818. The motion was seconded by Councilman Haddox. Resolution No. 10-14-87-20 was approved by a unanimous vote of 7-0. Agenda Item No. 21 - Consideration of a resolution committing the City of College Station to the operations and closure of the Rock Prairie Landfill, Permit No. 1444. City Engineer Pullen explained that in the process of applying for an amendment to change the operations at the landfill, the City is required to provide the State Division of Solid Waste Management with a Resolution stating that the City will maintain the landfill according to state regulations. 06384 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1987 Page 9 Councilman Boughton moved approval of the resolution committing the City to the operations and closure of the Rock Prairie Land- fill, Permit No. 1444. Councilman Boughton's motion was seconded by Councilman Brown. The motion to approve the resolution passed by a unanimous vote of 7-0. AGenda Item No. 22 - Hear Visitors. No one came forward to speak. AGenda Item No. 23 - Closed session to discuss legal report, [6252-17(1)(r)], land acquisition [6252-17(2)(f)], and personnel [6252-17(2)(q)]. The Council convened in closed session. Aqenda Item No. 24 - Action on closed session. The Council reconvened in open session at 10:12 p.m. Councilman Haddox moved that Celia Stallings be nominated to serve a two-year term as the City's representative to the Brazos County Appraisal District. Councilman Boughton seconded this motion which carried by a vote of 6-0-1, with Councilman Jones abstaining. Councilman Boughton moved to appoint the following members to the Wolf Pen Creek Steering Committee: Ron Kaiser, Bicker Cain, and Anne Bell This motion was seconded by Councilman Brown and was approved unanimously, 7-0. AGenda Item No. 25 - Adjourn. Mayor Ringer declared the meeting adjourned at 10:13 p.m. APPROVE D: Mayor ATTEST: D~an J~)~ City Secretary .06385 GUEST REGISTER CITY COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1987 7:00 P.M. 3. ~~ 15. 4. 16. 10. 21. 22. 23. 24. 006401