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REGULAR CITY COUi!CIL :!EETIi~G
T[[I]PSDAY, JUIIE 24, 19R2
7:0{) P.~.
CO:I~ICIL P~EP~HERS PRESEllT:
COU~.ICIL [8EC~I3ERS ABSENT:
STAFF PPESE:IT:
VISITORS P~ESE!~T:
[~ayor Halter, Councilmen nouqhton, ~lemec,
Jones, Runnels
Councilmen ~inger, Prause
City P'anager nardell, City Engineer Ash,
City Attorney Denton, Asst. Director of
Planning Callaway, Deputy City
Secretary/Council Coordinator [lartin, City
Secretary Jones, Administrative Assistant
~owlin, Asst. City P!anager/Finance Director
Van~ever, Utilities Administrator Piwonka,
Deputy Finance Director/Tax
Assessor-Collector Schroeder, Asst. Parks
and Recreation Director Czimskey, Parks
Planner i]endez, Community Development
Planner Stephens, Parks Superintendent
%;harley, Asst. City Engineer Smith,
Sanitation Superintendent C~iller
See guest register.
Agenda Item Flo. 1 - Approval of the minutes of the Z;orksho~ City
Council Meeting, June 9, 19532 and the Regular City Council Pleetinq,
June 10, 19~2.
Councilman Runnels moved to approve the minutes as read.
Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Aoenda Item ?~o. 2 - Public hearing on the question of rezoning a 5.6~
acre portion of Block 4, Harvey Ilillsides, located on the south side
of State Hishwa¥ 30, approximately 1,136 feet east of Linda Lane, from
A~ricultural Open District A-O to Commercial Industrial District C-2.
The application is in the name of Sherman Click. [~2-115]
Asst. Director of Planning Callaway presonted the item. }lc stated
that the tract is located on the south side of Uarvey Road
approximately 1,100 feet east of Linda Lane. lie indicated that the
staff was unable to support this request because it abuts single
family dwellings and the preliminary proposals of Plan 2000 for the
the future potential qrowth of the City have reflected this area as
low density residential, l{e pointed out that during the hearings for
the consideration of annexation, numerous l{arvey Uillsides residents
stated opposition to Commercial development along l~arvey ~oad.
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~:ayor Halter opened the public hearing.
Sherman Click, applicant, stated that in 1965 this area was platter]
alonq with the }:arvey T'illsides area. At that time, tl]e area was
proposed to be a commercial zone and residents of Harvey qillsides
were aware of same when they purchased the land. }:e felt that the
tract should be zoned commercial because the Plan 2000 indicates
of the area to be a major flood hazard which would limit and control
development along Harvey P, oad.
John Chevrette, corner of Laurie Lane and Vista Lane, spoke in
opposition to the commercial rezoning.
Carl Patton stated that he %;as aware of the proposed usage of the
tract as a commercial zone when he purchased his land. He %~as not in
favor of a C-2 zone where an industrial or construction ty[~e of
business could be built. He included that the deed restrictions woul.']
not allow C-2 development in the area but would permit a C-1 zone.
Conrad Eugster spoke in opposition to the rezoning and indicated that
he felt his property would depreciate if this type of business were
constructed.
Patsy Chevrette ~tated that the reason they bought their house at
Harvey Hillsides was for exclusion from the noise and dust of the city
and she objected to co;gmercial development that would bring t~ese
annoyances with it.
Councilman Jones aske~ Y?r. Click %~hat his proposed plans are for the
area.
~'r. Click replied that he will construct an office ~uilding,
warehouse, and a small cabinet shop.
Asenda Item ;]o. 3 - Consideration of an ordinance rezoning the above
tract.
Councilman Jones moved to table the item until the applicant and
residents of the area could meet regarding the zoning change.
Councilman Bouqhton seconded the motion which passed as follows:
FOP: Councilmen Jones, [~oughton, ~ayor ~{alter
AGAI'IS~: Councilmen '~emec, ~unnels
Agenda Item Mo. 4 - Consideration of an ordinance rezoning Lot 12,
Rlock B College Heights, from A-P Administrative-Professional District
to C-3 Planned Commercial District.
19S2. [82-119]
Council hearinQ held on ~:a¥ 27,
Asst. Director of Planning Callaway presented the item. ~!e stated
that this rezoning was }]rought before council previously and was
tabled so that the a!~Dlicant could provide more information to th~
Planninq and Zoning Commission. After receiving additional
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information, the P&Z Commission recommends approval of the rezoning.
;4ayor Halter asked if anyone in the audience would like to speak
regarding this request.
Bill Aycock spoke in favor of the r~.zoning.
proposed usage plans for the lot.
I!e showed the council
Councilman Nunnels moved to approve Ordinance ??o. 1365 rezoning the
above lot.
Councilman Jones seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
~enda Item ~o. 5 - Public hearing on a request for annexation of a
tract of approximately 52.30 acres located on the west side of Texas
Avenue adjacent to and south of the current College Station city
limits.
City Planner Mayo presented the item. He stated that this is the
second public hearing to be held on the above property before the
council considers annexing the area. The property will be an
extension of Southwood Valley. The developer has filed a Service Plan
outlining the utility and street system for the area. The P&Z
Commission and city staff supports this annexation.
Mayor Ualter opened the public hearing.
W.D. Fitch spoke in favor of the annexation to the city. I!e stated
that he was representing the owners of the tract and could show the
council proposed preliminary plats for the area.
Olive Arnold asked why the city would have to pay for cleaning up the
area after annexation.
~ayor Halter replied that the city is not responsible for cleaning up
the area. The owners of the property and the oil companies would be
responsible.
Mayor Halter closed the public hearing.
Councilman r~emec asked what would be the zoning of the property when
annexed into the city.
Asst. Director of Planning Callaway stated that the property would be
Agricultural-Open A-O.
Councilman Jones moved to authorize the city staff to continue
annexation procedures for this tract.
Councilman ~unnels seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 6 - CO;]SENT AGEr~DA:
BIDS: Consideration of bids for Park ~4aintenance Building.
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Consideration of bids for Lincoln Center Penovation.
PLATS: Final plat - Southwest Place Addition. [R2-230]
Ail bids and plats were approved by common consent.
Agenda Item No. 7 - Consideration of request to authorize city staff
to solicit bids for Community Development Street Pro~ect 81-1 (Banks
Chappel Street).
Community Development Planner Ete~'~-'~ .~resented the itera. "e stated
that the plans and specifications ]]ave been prepared for the revised
project ~1-1. The re-construction of B~nks-Tarrow intersection is
included as a component of this project. In addition, Banks and
Chappell Dtreets will be rebuilt as per standard curb and gutter
construction. It is estimated that the cost will be well within the
authorized budget of $70,000.00. He asked the council to authorize the
staff to solicit bids for the project.
Councilman Punnels moved to authorize the city staff to solicit bids
for Community Development Street Project ~1-1.
Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Agenda Item bio. 8 - Consideration of an ordinance adoptin,q tax rate.
Deputy Finance Director Schroeder presented the item. I~e indicate(]
that this procedure is a standard routine to adopt a tax rate each
fiscal year. Since the council has voted to leave the tax rate at 31
cents per each $100 valuation of property, an updated ordinance has
been proposed to the council.
Councilman P~unnels moved to approve Ordinance ~?o. 1366 adopting
19n2-23 tax rate.
Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Agenda Item ;'o. 9 - E.':E~GE~]C¥ AGI:','DA ITE~~,
Consideration of ordinance adopting Utility and Sanitation rates.
9EASO~ FOP EMERGENCY:
of FY ~2-~3 budget.
[~ust be executed in conjunction with adoption
Councilman Boughton moved to declare the item an emergency.
Councilman ~unnels seconded the motion ~hich passed unanimously.
Asst. City !~anager/Finance Director VanDever presented three ordinances
relating to increases in the Water and Sewer Services, Electrical
Rates, and Garbage Rates for College Station. The proposed 11%
average increase in electricity rates was deterr3ined by Rlectric Power
Engineers, who researched the cost and revenues of providing service.
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The rates will be applied to all statements :nailed on or after July 1,
19P~2.
Councilman Runnels moved to approve Ordinance ~o. 1367 revising the
Electrical service rates.
Councilman ~emec seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Councilman Jones moved to approve Ordinance No. 1368 revising the
rates for %~ater and Sewer service.
Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Councilman Boughton moved to approved Ordinance ~o. 1369 revising
assessments for Garbage Collection Service.
Councilman Jones seconded the motion %~hich passed unanimously.
AQenda Item '?o. 10 - E~ERGE??CY AGE~?DA ITEM
Consideration of funding assistance for the A&M Consolidated }{igh
School Honor Choir.
REASON FOP E~.tERGEr~CV: To meet deadlines that will determine whether
the Honor Choir will participate in International Competition in
Vienna, Austria.
Councilman Jones moved to declare the above item an emergency.
Councilman :lemec seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
r~rs. Bailey, representing the Honor Choir, stated that the Choir has
been working to raise funds so they can accept the invitation they
received to compete in an International Choir Competition in Vienna,
Austria in July. They have raised approximately $50,000 and need
approximately $10,000 more to reach their goal.
~ayor Halter suggested that if the City appropriates money for the
Choir, the Choir in return could perform for the citizens of College
Station at a summer concert.
,'.~.rs. Bailey stated that a summer concert could be arranged by the
Honor Choir.
Councilman Jones moved to appropriate a maximum of $10,000 to pick up
the remaining deficit of the money needed to ~acilitate the Honor
Choir's trip to Vienna in exchange for the Choir's performing various
concerts later for the citizens of College Station. The money will be
appropriated from Hotel/~otel tax fund FY 1981-82.
Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Agenda Item !~o. 11 - Consideration of an ordinance adopting FY 1982-83
budget.
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Councilman }~oughton moved to approve Ordinance '1o. 1370 adopting FY
19.q2-83 budget.
Councilman Jones seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
A~enda Item 'lo. 12 - Consideration of an emergency purchase in the
Sanitation Department.
Asst. City r~anager/Finance Director VanDever presented the item. ~'e
stated that the City of San Antonio had received a reasonably low bid
on a Telescopic Trash picker which ~et all specifications. The vendor
of this machine has offered the City of College Station the same
equipment at the $18,850 price he bid to San Antonio. Street and
Sanitation Superintendent ~{iller has determined that a used truck can
be obtained to transport the trash picker. The total package,
including the truck, will cost approximately $36,000.00.
Councilman 'lemec asked if purchasing the machinery without seeking
bids would be legal.
City ~{anager Bardell replied that under the Intergovernmental
Contracting Act, municipalities may "piggy-back" on low bids received
by other cities.
After further discussion, Councilman Boughton moved to authorize the
city staff to purchase this equipment from the Sanitation Fund FY
1982.
Councilman Punnels seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Aoenda Item '4o. 13 - Consideration of various continQency transfers.
Asst. City ~anager/Finance Director VanDever presented a list to the
council with various proposed adjustments to be made to cover the
projects being done in the city which were not fully estimated and
funded. He stated that a $25,000.00 transfer is needed in the General
Fund to pay for extra audit expenses and for use of a data processing
service. Ue noted that no additional appropriation will be needed for
the data processing service after July 1st because the city computer
will assume this function. !]e stated that the General Fund balance at
this time is $64,373.00.
He requested a needed transfer of $30,000.00 to I{otel/Motel Tax funds
to cover Community Center operations. The balance in the Hotel/~otel
Fund is $110,000.00. Also, the Sanitation Fund will need an
additional $52,000.00 for various construction work at the new
landfill and to pay for the Telescopic Trash Picker and truck. The
balance in the Sanitation Fund is $300,000.00. In the Utility fund, a
$40,000.00 transfer is needed to cover the purchase of extra water
taps.
Councilman Boughton moved to transfer the above funds to allow city
staff to complete various contracts and purchase needed equipment.
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Councilman Jones seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
AQenda Item !7o. 14 - Consideration of oil and Qas production permit
application by Wood Energy.
Chris ~lathewson presented the item. !]e explained his review of the
t~ood Energy production application and recommended that the council
approve the application. He noted that Wood Energy has been very
cooperative in meeting all requirements and suggestions.
Councilman Jones moved to approve the I~ood Energy application for
production of the oil well.
Councilman ~unnels seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Agenda Item ?o. 15 - Consideration of funding for animal shelter.
~ayor Halter presented the item. I{e stated that additional funds are
needed for the operation of the Bryan-College Station animal shelter
to complete the construction of the building. ~he request is for
$7,5OO.OO.
Mrs. D. C. Kraemer, representing the Humane Society, explained the
organization's progress and activities. She expressed her belief
that ~ne organization is a needed one.
Councilman Runnels moved to appropriate $7,500.00 to the animal
shelter from General Fund Contingency Fund.
Councilman ~emec seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
A~enda Item ~]o. 16 - Consideration of an ordinance relating to speed
zones.
City Engineer Ash presented the item. Ue stated that a speed study
has been completed on SU 30 by the State Department of Highways and
Public Transportation. Some changes in the existing speed zoning are
recommended, lie showed the council the proposed map of speed changes
for that area.
Councilman Hemec moved to approve Ordinance ~o. 137~ relating to speed
zones on SH 30 according to the above recommendations.
Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 17 - Consideration of application for the vacation of
a portion of a public utility easement in Lincoln Place Block C Lot
20.
City Engineer Ash presented the item. He stated that the staff
recommended denial of the request due to a portion of the easement
being occupied by overhead power lines. %~ithout a permit, the
applicant constructed a carport in part of the required setback area
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and over a portion of the existing easement.
After further discussion, Councilman Jones moved to deny the
application for the vacating of the easement.
Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 1~ - Consideration of plans for city hall expansion.
;~r. Emmett Trant, architect of the city hall expansion project ,
showed the council the proposed plans for construction and a model of
the new building. He stated that bids on the Droject will be accepted
on July 29, 1982.
Agenda Item ~o. 19 - Hear visitors.
one spoke.
Agenda Item !'~o. 2(] - Adjourn.
}~ayor Halter adjourned the meeting.
Mayor
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