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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/28/1982 - Regular Minutes City Council MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1982 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Nemec, Prause, Boughton, Ringer, Runnels COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilman Jones STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Bardell, City Attorney Denton, Director of Capital Improvements Ash, Finance Director/Asst. City Manager VanDever, City Planner Mayo, Deputy City Secretary/Counci. Coordinator Martin, Asst. City Engineer Smith, City Secretary Jones, Asst. City Planner Longley, Traffic Engineer Black, Purchasing Agent Weddle, Deputy Finance Director Schroeder, Administration Asst. Nowlin, Parks and Recreation Director Beachy, Public Services Director Allen VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register. Mayor Halter signed and presented a proclamation to Mr. Charles Ray designating the first Monday in October, October 1, 1982, as "Teachers Appreciation Day" in College Station. City Manager Bardell was presented a specialized B.A.R.F. (Be aware of retching females) bag award for his kind services to a young lady having upsetting problems due to a rough airplane flight to New York. Mayor Halter pointed out that his courage and assistance to the young lady was very much recognized and appreciated by ALL passengers. City Manager Bardell stated that he only performed his very needed noble task for the young lady and thanked the councilmembers for the unique remembrance award SEALED IN GLASS. Agenda Item No. 1 - Approval of the minutes of the Workshop City Council Meeting, October 13, Regular City Council Meeting, October 14, and the Special Workshop City Council Meeting, October 18, 1982. Councilman Prause moved approval of the minutes as read. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 2 - A public hearin~ on the question of rezoning a 9.0 acr~ tract located approximately 450 feet west of the intersection of Holleman Drive and Wellborn Road (F.M. 2154), from Heavy Industrial District M-2 to ~artments Medium Density District R-5. 'Application"is in the name of Ber~ Wheeler et al for Robert Hoppe. [82-135] City Planner Mayo presented the item. He stated that the tract is located 00370 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1982 PAGE 2 east of and adjacent to the abandoned I&GN Railroad right-of-way south of the extension of Holleman Drive. The M-2 area is currently vacant at this location and is shown on the Comprehensive Plan as Industrial area. The staff does not support the request due to the following reasons: The tract is part of an M-2 area that is the only industrial zone within the City with rail frontage. e Allowing 9 acres of residential in a heavily zoned industrial could cause problems. Also, an adjacent railroad located next to the residential area would also cause problems. The capacity of the sewer system would serve the site in limited capacity. Other tracts in the area are available for multi-family development which would comply to the plans. The P&Z Commission recommends denial of the request. Mayor Halter opened the public hearing. Robert Hoppe, applicant, spoke in favor of the rezoning and presented the proposed site plan for the area. A.W. Davis also spoke in favor of the rezoning request. Councilman Boughton asked how the capacity of the sewer system is to be provided for future developments. Mayor Halter added to Ms. Boughton's question, how sever the sewage problem is in the area. Director of Capital Improvements Ash replied that the staff has prepared a final report of the I&I Study to present at the next City Council Meeting. He noted that the study did conclude a major sewage problem in the area and the matter will be specifically addressed in the final report. Joe Ferreri, a property owner of the tract, supported an R-5 rezoning change for the tract. Edsel Jones, 1110 Austin, stated he is representing the various property owners adjacent to this tract who unanimously support the R-5 rezoning. John Bynum, 1901 Holleman, also spoke in favor of the rezoning. Mayor Halter closed the public hearing. Agenda Item No. 3 - Consideration of an Ordinance rezoning the above tract. 003705 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1982 PAGE 3 Councilman Prause asked what the probability of the railroad being removed from that area. City Planner Mayo replied that according to the projected cost of re-locating the railroad, it is very unlikely to be removed in the near future. After further discussion of the problems which exist in the sewer capacity, Councilman Runnels moved to table the item back to P&Z for further consideration of the entire area since there was reluctance to zone a portion residential without reviewing the entire area. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously with Councilman Nemec abstaining. Agenda Item No. 4 - A pq~lic hearing on the question of rezoning a 79,790 square foot tract of land, part of Tract B of the Courtyard Apartments Subdivision, located on the north side of State Highway 30 at the corner of State Hwy. 30 and ~tallings Dri~, from APartments ~ig~ Density Dis{~ict R-6 to Admini6trativei~rofessional District A-f.'-Application is in the name of Roy W. Hann, Jr. and James E. Jett. [82-136] City Planner Mayo presented the item. He stated that the tract is located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Stallings Drive and Harvey Road (SH30). The tract has 466 feet of frontage along Harvey Road and approximately 170 feet of depth. The proposed rezoning is compatible with existing land uses and adequate utilities are available. The P&Z Commission recommends approval of this request. Mayor Halter opened the public hearing. Jim Jett, applicant, spoke in favor of the rezoning request. Mayor Halter closed the public hearing. Agenda Item No. 5 - Consideration of an Ordinance.~e~onin~ the above tract. After further discussion, Councilman Runnels moved to approve Ordinance No. 1387 rezoning the above tract. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 6 - CONSENT AGENDA: BIDS: Consideration of bids on the following: Security System Knuckle Boom Crane Foundation Hole Digger Walk behind Trencher Two (2) Cab and Chassis One (1) Compact Pickup 003706 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1982 PAGE 4 One (1) Full Size Automobile Concrete Water Meter Box Consideration of bids for Neighborhood Park Development. Consideration of Hole Digger bids for Electric Department. PLATS: Final plat - Belmont Place Section I. Final plat - Ponderosa Place II. Councilman Prause asked that the Hole Digger be removed from the consent agenda. Councilman Ringer asked if the bid on the Park Development was within the proposed budget for the project. Parks and Recreation Director Beachy replied that the bid was within the proposed budget. All bids and plats except the Hole Digger were approved by common consent. Purchasing Agent Weddle presented the item. He stated the bid specifications were too broad and the Electrical Department recommended that the low bid be accepted or to rebid the Hole Digger with more stringent specifications. After further discussion, Councilman Boughton moved to accept the staff recommendation to accept the low bid and purchase the Hole Digger. Councilman Prause seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 7 - Consideration of bids for Police Station expansion project to be presented by Emmett Trant and Associates. Mayor Halter stated that the item has been removed from the agenda. Agenda Item No. 8 - Consideration and discussion of proposed budget, By-laws, and Resolution No. 10-28-82-8 for the B/CS Clean Community System. Barbara Vance, representing the Clean Community System, stated that she was available for any questions by the council. She stated that the total total funds being requested in the proposed budget will probably not be needed when the program begins to receive donations from various organizations. The Clean Community System is asking this amount to insure their proposed budget and advertise for a Coordinator. Councilman Ringer moved to appropriate $5,325.00 from the 1982-83 Sanitation Contingency Fund budget and instruct the finance department to include the remaining $5,325.00 in the FY 1983-84 budget. 003707 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1982 PAGE 5 Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Councilman Runnels moved to approve Resolution No. 10-28-82-8 recognizing the Clean Community System. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 9 - Consideration of Ordinance establishing a licens~ procedure for grave services. City Attorney Denton presented the item. He reviewed the Ordinance and stated that it requires that an application be submitted before services are conducted in the College Station City Cemetery. The application will be approved or disapproved by the City Secretary. Insurance and bonds are required by all applicants. The Ordinance also addresses the requirements of the applicant regarding service time, clean up, responsibility, etc. The city staff also recommends that the City Council retain the option to regulate rates for the cemetery services. Councilman Ringer moved to approve Ordinance No. 1388 requiring a license for grave services and instruct the staff to furnish various rates to the Council for reviewal at a later date. Councilman Nemec seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 10 - Discussion of on and off street p~rking. City Manager Bardell presented the item. He stated that numerous problems are caused by individuals parking on heavily traveled streets and in designated fire zones. He indicated that tow-away signs have been placed in the problem areas in the city and tickets will be issued for illegal parking for an interim before cars are towed away. The city staff will be contacting a towing service to conduct the removal of from tow away zones. Councilmembers pointed out other areas of concern regarding street parking. City Manager Bardell noted that this was a warning to individuals who currently park on the street in these areas. In the near future, all vehichles will be towed away from the areas. Agenda Item No. 11 - Discussion of signalization of access road at the Eas~ By-Pass and Hwy. 30. City Attorney Denton stated that he had problems with the wording of the contract from the Highway Department and would like an opportunity to review the contract thoroughly and return to the council at a later date. He also indicated that he would like to include a time frame for the Highway Department in the contract. 003708 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1982 PAGE 6 ~enda Item No. 12 - Consideration of request to change the name of Foxfire Drive in Woodcreek Subdivision. Mayor Halter stated that packets for the meeting included a letter from Eddie $chultz requesting that Foxfire Drive in the Woodcreek Subdivision be changed to Stonebrook Drive. City Planner Mayo presented a plat of the area showing the street which is under consideration for name change. The councilmembers reviewed the plat and indicated that the Fire Department needed to be made aware of this proposed change. Councilman Ringer moved approval of changing Foxfire Drive to Stonebrook Drive in the Woodcreek Subdivision if there is no objection from the Fire Department. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously. A~enda Item No. 13 - Hear visitors. No one spoke. COUNCIL CONCERNS Councilman Runnels asked if the street sweeper was in operation. City Manager Bardell stated that he was not aware of any problems with the street sweeper, so it should be in operation. A~enda Item No. 14 - Closed session to discuss land acquisition [6252-17(e)] and personnel [6252-17(~)]. The council moved to closed session and later reopened to the public. ~enda Item No. 15 - Action on closed session. Councilman Ringer moved to approve the salary increase for the City Attorney of $5,040.00 per year effective immediately and a salary increase for the City Secretary of $2,040.00 per year effective at the first anniversary of the City Secretary's appointment. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which passed uanimously. Councilman Ringer moved approval to pay city taxes on prbperty owned by Ms. Sadie Hatfield and located on Brooks Street, lots 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, which are currently being used by the City of College Station for recreational purposes. Total amount of city taxes are $140.19 which will be funded through a departmental budget transfer from 01-83-5501 - RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT to 01-83-5502 - LEASE OF LAND. 003709 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1982 PAGE 7 Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 16 - Adjourn. Mayor Halter adjourned the meeting. APPROVED: Gary ~alt~r, '~ayor / ATTEST: Dian Jones, C~/~ Secretary 003710 GUK~ CITY C0U~IL ~Y~ OCIt3BER 28~ 1982 7:00 P.M. 32. 003712