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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/12/1983 - Workshop Minutes City Council MINUTES WORKSHOP CITY COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1983 4:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Ringer, Boughton, Nemec, Jones, Prause, Runnels COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Bardell, City Attorney Denton, City Secretary Jones, Deputy City Secretary/Council Coordinator Martin, Asst. City Manager/Finance Director VanDever, Director of Capital Improvements Ash, Deputy Finance Director Schroeder, City Engineer Pullin, Tax Assessor-Collector Dickson, Adminstrative Asst. Nowlin, Utilities Office Manager Piwonka, Asst. Utilities Office Manager Conrad ~ISITORS PRESENT: See guest register. %genda Item No. 1 - Council Concerns. ~ouncilman Ringer stated that a new P&Z liaison needed to be named for the )arks board committee. ~ouncilman Nemec indicated that a resident asked her if Wolf Run was a fire Lane zone and noted that the street is very narrow. 2ity Manager Bardell replied that "No Parking" signs have been posted along ~olf Run due to the width. "Tow Away" signs will be posted as soon as )ossible. He indicated that the street is already a fire lane zone. ~ouncilman Nemec stated that she was informed that no fire hydrants are Located along West Luther St. and the road needed to be graveled. ~ity Manager Bardell stated that there is no city water line in the area. ]ouncilman Jones pointed out that a council committee needs to meet 'egarding upcoming events of the Chamber of Commerce. ~ouncilman Runnels stated that water has been standing in the street next ~o McDonald's and preventing drivers from judging the potholes in the road. {e also asked the staff to begin a study on the city's current sign ~rdinance. ~ouncilman Runnels also stated that he was asked about the presence of 'ocks in the city water. :ity Manager Bardell indicated that a carbonate scale gradually builds up 003759 WORKSHOP CITY COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1983 PAGE 2 inside water pipes. Pressure from termperature changes causes the inside of the pipes to flake and the pieces pass through the pipes. Mayor Halter pointed out that he has written a memo regarding suggested council committee organizations and asked the council to review it. Agenda Item No. 2 - Consideration of Resolution recogniziqg Mrs. Hazel Hooks for service to the city. Councilman Runnels moved to approve Resolution No. 1-12-83-2 recognizing Mrs. Hazel Hooks, who retired from the utility billing office on December 31, 1982. Councilman Nemec seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Mayor Halter also presented a plaque and copy of the Resolution to Mrs. Hooks. Agenda Item No. 3 - Discussion of alternative proposal for purchasin~ r_i_ght-of-way on State Hwy. 6. City Manager Bardell presented the item. He stated that the Highway Department has passed a minute order which states that the Highway Department will assume responsibility for acquisition of all right-of-way required. The City of College Station will contribute 10% of the cost of the R-O-W in a manner to be prescribed by the Highway Department. This would alleviate the city from having to fund 100% of the cost of the R-O-W and waiting for the 90% reimbursement from the Highway Department. After further discussion, Councilman Runnels moved to enter into an agreement with the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation which states that the Highway Department will assume responsibility for acquisition of all the R-O-W required from Loop 507 in College Station south to the Navasota River. Councilman Ringer seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 4 - Discussion of crash and Fire Rescue System at Easterwood Airport. City Manager Bardell presented the item. He stated that under current FFA rules, the Fire Department must send at least one unit equipped with "light water" (foam) capabilities to standby when an aircraft with 30 or more passengers takes off or lands at Easterwood Airport. This standby process is expensive and removes capabilities of our Fire Department to respond to normal city alarms. He proposed to recommend to Texas A&M University that some of the funding generated from Brazos County, City of Bryan, and City of College Station for capital support be commmitted to the purchase of an emergency unit and a building to house this unit at the airport. Personnel at Easterwood could be trained to operate this equipment. 0037'60 WORKSHOP CITY COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1983 PAGE 3 After further discussion, Councilman Ringer moved to authorize the City Manager to extend a letter to the University asking that funding be made available for the purchase of on-site fire equipment at Easterwood Airport. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which passed unanimously. A~enda Item No. 5 - Closed session to discuss personnel [6252-17(~)]. The council moved to closed session and later reopened to the public. Agenda Item No. 6 - Action on closed session. Councilman Ringer moved to approve a 6% merit increase for the City Manager as an anniversary review of his position. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Mayor Halter commended the City Manager on his past and present performance as City Manager of College Station. Agenda Item No. 7 - A~ourn. Mayor Halter adjourned the meeting. APPROVED: ATTEST: Di'an Jones, ~ty Secretary 003761 (~JBST I~I~ISTI~t ~ CITY (I~II~CIL JANUARY 12, 1983 6® ® 17. 8e o 9e ® Oe 21. o 22. e 23. 40 10. 25. 27. 8J 14. 90 3.5. 30.