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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/11/1985 - Regular Minutes City Council MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 1985 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: STUDENT GOVT. LIAISON: VISITORS PRESENT: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Bond, Boughton, Brown, McIlhaney, Runnels, Tongco None City Manager Bardell, Assistant City Manager VanDever, Director of Capital Improvements Ash, City Secretary Jones, Utilities Office Manager Piwonka, As- sistant Director of Planning Callaway, Deputy Finance Director Schroeder, Pur- chasing Agent McCartney, City Engineer Pullen, Personnel Manager Dickson, As- sistant Personnel Manager Lucas, Coun- cil Coordinator Jones Mike Hachtman See guest register. A~enda Item No. 1 - Si~nin~ of a proclamation desi~natin~ week of A~)ril 14-20, 1985 as the "Week of the Youn~ Child" in Col. le~e Station, Texas. Mayor Halter signed a proclamation designating the week of April 14-20, 1985 as the "Week of the Young Child" in College Station, Texas. A~enda Item No. 2 - Si~nin~ of a proqlamation designating the week of the April 21-27, 1985 as "National Readin~ is Fun Week" ln-~olle~e Station, Texas. Mayor Halter signed a proclamation designating the week of April 21-27, 1985 as "National Reading is Fun Week" in College Station, Texas. Mrs. Dorothy VanRiper was present to accept the proclama- tion. Agenda Item No. 3 - Approval of the minutes of the Workshop City Council Meeting, March 27, 1985 and the Regular City Council Meeting, March 28~ 1985. Mayor Halter removed Item No. 3 from the agenda due to the lack of preparation time afforded the staff because of the holding of the Municipal Election on April 6, 1985. 00 850 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 1985 PAGE 2 A~enda Item No. 4 - A pub~__hearin~ on the question of rezonin~ ~ part of Lot 22 of the D. ~. Smith Subdivision (1.526 acres) lo- ~ed on the west side of C~aj~ approxim~~%5~_ .feet north of Banks Street, from Apartments High Densit~ District R-6 to Gener- al Commercial District C-1. A~lication ~s in the name of Mrs. Rand~ Woodard. (85-107) Assistant Director of Planning Callaway presented the item. He stated that the rezoning request concerns part of Lot 22 of the D. A. Smith Subdivision (1.526 acres) from Apartments High Densi- ty District R-6 to General Commercial District C-1. He listed the existing land uses in the area. He noted that this area is reflected as commercial off of University Drive south to Poplar Street with the balance of the area reflected as low density res- idential on the city's Land Use Plan. He pointed out that an in- crease in commercial depth off of University Drive would be in compliance with the Land Use Plan. He further pointed out that the current R-6 zoning serves as a buffer between the existing commercial development and the existing single family residential area and rezoning the entire referenced tract to C-l wo~ld elimi- nate this R-6 buffer, which would create a C-l/R-1 conflict. He listed the staff reco,,me,]dat~ons as follows: (1) Limit any com- mercial zoning to the northern portion of this tract; (2) Leave a buffer of R-6 or provide a buffer of A-P between the commercial and residential areas; and, (3) Make any change in zoning contin- gent on a replat of the referenced tract and the commercial tract to the north to insure that there ~s no commercial access to the residential streets in the area. He further stated that on 3/21/85 the Planaing and Zoning Commission recommended rezoning the northern portion of this tract C-1 to the same depth as the adjacent C-1 district to the west and rezoning the balance of the tract to Mayor Halter opened the public heari~]~. Mr. Hank McQuaide, representing the applicant, stated that they accept the recommendation submitted by the Planning and Zoning Commission rezoning the northern portion of this t~act to C-1 and the remainder to A-P. No one else spoke. The public hearing was closed. 00 B51 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 1985 PAGE 3 Agenda Item No. 5 - Consideration of an Ordinance rezonin~ the above tract. Councilman Runnels moved approval of Ordinance No. 1584 rezoning the northern portio~ of the referenced tract to a depth of 500 feet to C-1 with the remainder to be rezoned to A-P subject to approval of the plat limiting access to the adjoining neighbor- hood. Councilman Bond seconded the motion which was approved unanimous- ly, 7-0. ~g. enda Item No. 6 - CONSENT AGENDA: BIDS: Routine maintenance of electrical distribution substation facilities. (Bid 85-43) Southwood Court Resurfacing Project Number - G-81-81-08G:l Southwood Swimming Pool Surface Repair and Painting Project Number - G-81-81-08G:2 Councilman McIlhaney requested that the Southwood Court Resur- facing Project Number G-81-81-08G:l and the Southwood Swimming Pool Surface Repair and Painting Project Number G-81-81-08G:2 be removed from the consent agenda. Ail items not removed were approved by commoa consent. Councilman Boughton moved to reject the bids submitted for Proj- ect Number G-81-81-08G:l and Project Number G-81-81-08G:2. Councilman McIlhaney seconded the motion which was approved unan- imously, 7-0. Mayor Halter noted that the city has encountered some problems concerning the swimming pool located in the Southwood Athletic Complex and it will probably remain closed this summer. Agenda Item No. 7 - Consideration of Award of Contract No. CS-85-SB-1 for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Equip- ment. City Manager Bardell presented the item. He noted that the bid for this equipment is within the bonded estimate. Mr. Charles Freeman, President of Electric Power Engineers, Inc., was present to a.]swer questions. He noted that the proposed equipment will provide the city with the capability of monitor- ing, analyzing, and controlling its electric distribution system from the new city facilities to be constructed on Green's Prairie Road, which will result in a more efficiently operated system. 00 852 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 1985 PAGE 4 Councilman McIlhaney asked who will be responsible for installa- tion of the equipment. Mr. Freeman stated that the city's Electrical Department will in- stall some of the equipment with the remainder of the installa- tion to be contracted out. Councilman Bond noted that the recommended bid was substantially lower than the other bids submitted and questioned whether the compaay can perform under the bid submitted. Mr. Freeman expressed his confidence that the recommended bidder can complete the job. Couacilman Tongco questioned whether the estimated five (5) days to evaluate the completed system is sufficient. Mr. Freeman re- plied affirmatively. Councilman Brown asked how long will it take the city to pay for the equipment in savings to the city considering the acquisition and iastallation costs. Mr. Freeman stated that it should take more than several years. Councilman McIlhaney asked if the recommended bidder would stand behind their equipment. Mr. Freeman pointed out that very elabo- rate warranties have been specified in the contract. Councilman Runnels moved to award Contract No. CS-85-SB-1 to QEI, Inc., the low bidder, in the amount of $266,256.00 for Su- pervisory Control and Data Acquisition Equipment. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which was approved unani- mously, 7-0. A~enda Item No. 8 - Consideration of an Ordinance implementin~ the Emergency Management Plan in comp~i'ance wit~ R_~esolution No. ~f221-84-14 and ~ding Chapter 8, Section 4-8 of th~.Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas. City Attorney Locke presented the item. She noted that this or- dinance is based on the 1975 Natural Disaste~ Act and is bein~ updated to include the 1983 amendments to this Act. She further stated that the proposed ordinance includes a Section concerning the delegation of labor. Councilman Bond moved approval of Ordinance No. 1585 implementing the Emergency Management Plan amending Chapter 8, Section 4-8 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas. 00 853 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THUR$1DAY, APRIL ll, 1985 PAGE 5 Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which was approved unani- mously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 9 - Consideration of an Ordinance amending C_h_a.p.L ter 11, Section 2, Sub-Section A(1) of the Code of Ordinances re- ~a.'tin9 to water and sewer serv~<e~. City Attorney Locke presented the item. She stated that the pro- posed ordinance does not aff~cL ~:he c,]~ent water rates, but deals with the condition of the water supply for the city and de- lineates that College Station residents shall receive preference in service. Councilman Runnels moved approval of Ordinance No. 1586 amending Chapter 11, Section 2, Sub-Section A(1) of the Code of Ordinances relating to water and sewer services. Councilman McIlhaney seconded the motion which was approved unan- imously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 10 - Hear Visitors. Mr. John Paul, Assistant $co,]t Master Troop No. 1034, noted that this year marks the 75th Anniversary of Boy Scouting in the United States. He encouraged the citizens of College Station to participate in activities to promote Scouting. Mrs. Eileen Kramer, 1604 Dominik, noted that the citizens of Col- lege Station had supported the idea of establishing a branch of the Bryan Library in College Station. She expressed her opinion that College Station should have its own library separate from Bryan. She suggested that the city include a ballot in the city's newsletter to determine whether the citizens want a branch of the Bryan Library or a separate library fo~ College Station. She further stated that if such a ballot is not included in the newsletter she is going to circulate a petition in support of a separate library for College Station. Mayor Halter stated that a ballot could be included in the city's newsletter. He pointed out that a branch of the Bryan Library in College Station would be funded entirely by the City of College Station. He further stated his hopes that if a Branch Library in College Station ever separated from the Bryan Library the two entities could maintain a positive working relationship. 00 .85 - REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 1985 PAGE 6 Agenda Item No. 11 - Closed session to ~q~.~ending litigation [6252-17(2)(e)] ~n~_~rs6nnel [6252-17(2)(g)]. ae Personnel [6252-17(2)(g)]. 1. Discussion of Citizen Committee Appointments. The Council considered Item No. 12 prior to Item No. 11. Agenda Item No. 12 - EMERGENCY ITEM: Closed session to discuss land acquisition [6252-17(2)(f)]. Land Acquisition [6252-17 (2)(f)]. 1. Discussion of the Industrial Park property. Councilman Runnels moved to declare Item No. 12 an emergency. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which was approved unani- mously, 7-0. The Council moved to closed session and later reopened to the public. Agenda Item No. 13 - Action on closed session. Mayor Halter announced that City Manager Bardell }]ad tendered his resignation effective December 31, 1985 because of health rea- sons. He read the letter of resignation submitted by City Manag- er Bardell for the public's benefit. He expressed his regret about having to make this annourlce.neat aad his gratitude to City Manager Bardell for his many contributions to the City of College Station. Agenda Item~_o. 14 - Ad3ourn. Mayor Halter adjourned the meeting at 10:00 P.M. ATTEST: Dian Jone ,~i~ Secretary APPRO ?. ~ -.~ . ./ ! %/.."~"-~-~ ~.- Gary ~%~er, .~ayor 855 G~ST REGISTER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 1985 7:00 P.M. 18. 19. 24. 25. 26. 27. 11. 28. 12. 29. 13. 30. 14. 31. 15. 32. 16. 33. 17. 34.