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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/12/1983 - Regular Minutes City Council MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1983 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Reinke, Runnels, Boughton, Prause, Anderson, McIlhaney COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Bardell, City Attorney Denton, Council Coordinator/Deputy City Secretary Martin, City Secretary Jones, Finance Director VanDever, Deputy Finance Director Schroeder, Director of Capital Improvements Ash, Adminstrative Asst. Nowlin, Tax Assessor-Collector Dickson, Asst. Parks and Recreation Director Czimskey, Asst. Director of Planning Callaway, Major Feldman VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register. Mayor Halter signed a proclamation designating May 8-14, 1983 as National Nursing Home Week. A__genda Item No. 1 - Approv_a~% of the~_minutes of Special C%tY Council M_e_eting, Ap~i_ 25, 1983, Workshop City Council Meet_ing, April 27, 1983 and the Regular_C~ity Council Me~!.l' .2.8, 1983. Mayor Halter indicated that the May 3rd Special City Council Meeting minutes were included in the packets but not on the agenda and suggested that the council consider approval of these minutes also. All councilmembers agreed. Councilman McIlhaney moved approval of the minutes including the minutes of May 3, 1983. Councilman Anderson seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 2. Public hea__rin~ on the ~uestion of rezo~qg Lots 9, 10, and 35 ft. of Lot 8, Block 2 West Park Addition from Single ~amily Residential District R-1 to Single FamilY Residential District R-lA. Application is in the name of Charles F. Johnson. [83-107~ Asst. Director of Planning Callaway presented the item. He stated that the lots are located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Park Place and Highland Streets. Current zoning in this area is R-1. The requested zoning is in compliance with both the current and proposed land use plans and is compatible with area uses, and approval of the request is recommended. Mayor Halter opened the public hearing. 003898 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1983 PAGE 2 Charles Johnson, applicant, spoke in favor of the rezoning. When no one else spoke, the public hearing was closed. Agenda Item No. 3 - Consideration of an Ordinance rezon_ing the above tract. After further discussion, Councilman Anderson moved approval of Ordinance No. 1422 rezoning the above tract. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 4 - Public hear__in_~ on__pro_~osed use of.Revenue Sharing funds. Asst. City Manager/Finance Director VanDever presented the item. He stated that the Revenue Sharing Fund is projected to be approximately $660,000 for FY 1983-84. He read the amounts which were requested by various organizations. Mayor Halter opened the public hearing. Jim Raatz, Chairman of the B/CS Employment of the Handicapp, requested $1,950 for the organization and gave a brief summary of previous programs that were completed. When no one else spoke, the public hearing was closed. Agenda Item No. 5 - Public heari__n_~_9on proj~osgd use of Operating budget. Finance Director VanDever presented the item. He read the proposed figures for each fund in the Operating budget. Total net Operating budget proposed for FY 1983-84 is $38,632,813. Mayor Halter opened the public hearing. Jim Scamardo, President of the Chamber of Commerce, presented Mr. Louis Newman who is Vice-President of the Tourist and Convention division of the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Louis Newman gave a brief summary of various events promoted by the Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. Ann Bell, Director of the Chamber of Commerce, showed a film which promotes the Bryan/College Station area. Dennis Goehring, President of the Industrial Foundation, presented the Industrial Foundation budget for FY 1983-84 and answered questions from the council. Jody Bates, Director of the Arts Council of Brazos Valley, spoke on the Arts Council's previously sponsored projects and requested additional support for the upcoming year. 003899 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1983 PAGE 3 Willard Worley, member of the Board of Directors for the Athletic Federation, asked for continued support for their organization for the upcoming fiscal year. Rodger Lewis asked the Council to use part of the Hotel/Motel Tax funds to benefit cable subscribers. Councilman McIlhaney asked Community Center Director Calliham why the cost of lighting for the handicap ramp was so large. Councilman Boughton stated that she had talked previously with the Parks Department and was told that the estimated amount is taken from a booklet and usually their estimates are low. When no one else spoke, the public hearing was closed. ~genda Item No. 6 - CONSENT AGENDA: BIDS: Consideration of bids for Neighborhood Park Improvements. Councilman Prause asked if the bids were taken as one bid or as separate bids for each park. Asst. Parks and Recreation Director Czimskey replied that the bids were taken as one bid. The bids were approved by common consent. Agenda Item No. 7 - Consideration of retaining the firm of Vance, Bruchez, and Goss for certainlegal matters. City Attorney Denton presented the item. He stated that the firm has assisted the Legal Department in the Southern Pacific Railroad street right-of-way litigation. He asked the council to retain this law firm to continue procedures in the above litigation. Mayor Halter asked what the anticipated cost for legal expenses would be. City Attorney Denton replied that if the situation becomes a lengthy process, an estimated $20,000 will be the cost. After further discussion, Councilman Boughton moved that the city retain the law firm of Vance, Bruchez, and Goss to advise and represent the City of College Station in negotiations and potential condemnation litigation with the Southern Pacific Railroad for street rights-of-way across the Southern Pacific track and easement, immediately west of F.M. 2154, at the locations of the proposed extensions of Southwest Parkway and Holleman Drive. The city shall enter into a fee agreement providing for the services of W.R. Vance, assisted from time to time by other members of the 003900 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1983 PAGE 4 firm subject to approval of the City Attorney. The city shall pay the usual hourly rates billed for such services under the terms and conditions of such fee agreement, which shall be reasonable for similar service in Brazos County, Texas. The agreement shall provide for the maximum utilization of internal capabilities of the city Legal Department, considering other time demands and the experience and skill necessary for the performance of the necessary professional services. The City Attorney is authorized to approve and execute said fee agreement. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which passed unanimously. City Attorney Denton introduced the new Asst. City Attorney Cathy Locke, who is presently first Asst. County Attorney for Brazos County. Agenda Item No. 8 - Consideration_o_~f basic bu_~et, all funds for FY 1983-84. Asst. City Manager/Finance Director VanDever presented the item. He briefly explained how the basic budget funds are used and the procedures for adopting this budget for FY 1983-84. The council asked various questions regarding salary increases, comparative salaries for other businesses and cities, and budget procedures. After further discussion, Councilman Boughton moved approval of the basic budget for FY 1983-84. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 9 - Consideration of Resolution No. 5-12-83-9 relating to an ai~p~c~-~I~-~-f6r-a_~r-----~n-~ f--o-~ th---e ~°i~c~-~ r-~c-6r--ds and ~dent~fication bureau. City Manager Bardell presented the item. He stated that the proposed Resolution would authorize an application for a grant to implement a crime prevention program. He indicated that the crime prevention program has been very beneficial in the past. The grant is for $13,457 and will come from the Criminal Justice Division in the Governor's office. He commended the crime prevention bureau for their efforts. Councilman Boughton moved approval of Resolution No. 5-12-83-9 authorizing an application for a grant for the crime prevention program. Councilman McIlhaney seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 10 - Hear visitors. Judy Anderson, representing Stage Center, presented the council with a budget for the group and spoke on their funding request and upcoming events. She indicated that the council has previously approved $50,000 per 0039,01 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1983 PAGE 5 year over the next three years, not to exceed $200,000, for the renovation of old city hall for the Stage Center. Mayor Halter suggested that the project be built in stages so that the city does not have to exceed their funding commitment due to an uncompleted building. Mrs. Anderson agreed to return to Council in two weeks with additional information on construction costs and projections on stages of completion. Floyd Byers presented a petition on the proposed extension of Appomattox Drive. He indicated that the majority of the petitioning citizens preferred that Appomattox Drive be designed as a narrow collector street with sufficient curves and stop signs. Ricky Griffin also spoke regarding the proposed extension of Appomattox Drive. Agenda Item No. 11 - Closed session to discu~ pend~ litigation [6252-17(e)] and la~_~quisition [6252-17(f)]. The council moved to closed session and later reopened to the public. A~enda Item No. 12 - Action on closed session. Councilman Boughton moved that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare and submit to the City Manager, and that the City Manager be authorized to execute, an agreement with Mike Patterson, Louis Castolena, Dan Severn, Billy Stark, and John Campbell to indemnify them from any judgment for actual damages and/or attorneys' fees awarded to Robert C. Carroll or Sharon Richards Carroll in a lawsuit presently pending in the Federal Court for the Southern District of Texas, on the basis of the present status of the pleadings in that case; provided that the officers each agree to release the city from any and all claims and to support the city's efforts to obtain a summary judgment in its favor. Councilman Anderson seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 13 - Adjourn. Mayor Halter adjourned the meeting. ATTEST: D£an Jones,~ity Secretary APPROVED: - ~/~ e~, Mayor---- 003902