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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/27/1982 - Regular Minutes City Council MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1982 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Jones, Nemec Ringer, Boughton, Prause, Runnels COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Bardell, City Engineer Ash, City At~rney Denton, Deputy City Secretary/Council Coordinator Martin, City Secretary Jones, Asst. Director of Planning Callaway, Asst. City Manager/Finance Director VanDever, Asst. Parks and Recreation Director Czimskey, Fire Marshal Davis, Building Official Perry, Asst. City Engineer Smith, Fire Chief Landua, Traffic Engineer Black, Asst. Chief of Police Feldman VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register. A~enda Item No. 1 - Approval of the minutes of the Workshop City Council Meeting, Wednesday, May 12, 1982 and the Regular City Council Meeting, May 13, 1982. Councilman Runnels moved approval of the minutes as read. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously. ~enda Item No. 2 - Public hearing for Revenue Sharing Funds. Mayor Halter opened the public hearing for Revenue Sharing Funds. Shirley Plapp, director of R.S.V.P., thanked the council for their continued support and requested $1,800.00 for FY 1982-83. She offered to answer any questions regarding the expenditure. Clara Mounce, director of the Bryan Public Library, also thanked the council for their past support and requested $25,000.00 for FY 1982-83 funding assistance. Mayor Halter closed the public hearing. Agenda Item No. 3 - Public hearin~ for Operating Budget. Ann Shively, representative of M.H.M.R., thanked the council for their continued support and explained the proposed activities for the upcoming year. M.H.M.R. is requesting $20,000.00 for FY 1982-83. Lawrence Bravenec, President of the Arts Council, explained the 003533 THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1982 PAGE 2 program and thanked the council for their previous support. In addition to the $30,000.00 being requested, he asked the council to consider funding for various activities that will be promoted by the Arts Council. He also requested that 1/8th of the 4% tax be used directly for projects such as concert pavillions, historic preservation of buildings, etc. Dan LaMont, Vice-President of the Chamber of Commerce, presented the council with a summary of the Chamber of Commerce Budget. They are requesting $101,000.00 for FY 1982-83. Mayor Halter requested that additional information on the Chamber of Commerce budget be furnished to the council. Mayor Halter closed the public hearing. Agenda Item No. 4 - Public hearing on the question of rezoniqg Lot 2A, Block 46 Southwood Valley Section 10A located at the northwest corner of Rio Grande and Balcones, from District R-3 Townhouse/Rowhouse to District R-4 Apartments Low Dehsity. The application is in the name of Tony Jones. [82-118] Councilman Jones abstained from Item No. 4 & 5. Asst. Director of Planning Callaway presented the item. He stated that the lot is located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Balcones and Rio Grande Boulevard. The lot area is 2.47 acres. Area zoning includes R-l, R-2, and R-5. This project is a townhome-type development. R-4 zoning has been requested because R-3 platting requirements would not allow the project as proposed. Mayor Halter opened the public hearing. Tony Jones, applicant, spoke in favor of the rezoning request. Agenda Item No. 5 - Consideration of an ordinance rezoning the above lot. Councilman Prause moved to approve Ordinance No. 1361 rezoning the above tract. Councilman Runngl~ s~conded the motion which passed unanimously with Councilman Jones aos~ainlng. Agenda Item No. 6 - Public hearin9 on the question of rezonin9 Lot 12, Block B, College Heights Subdivision, 303 E. University Drive from District ~-P Administrative-Professi6nal to District C-3 Planned Commercial. [82-119] The application is in the name of William T. Aycock. Asst. Director of Planning Callaway presented the item. He stated that the lot is located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Eisenhower and University Drive. The lot is the site of an existing metal building which was formerly used as an auto repairshop. The applicant has asked the council to hold a public hearing, table the 00353 ~ CITY COUNCIL MEk~ING THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1982 PAGE 3 item and return it to P&Z for re-consideration. Mayor Halter opened the public hearing. Bill Aycock, applicant, explained his intentions to build a washateria at this location. He included that he would like to review the project with the P&Z and give them additional information, then return it to the council at a later date. Mayor Halter closed the public hearing. Agenda Item N_o_i. 7 - Consider_~ation of____~a~_ordina___~nse rez0ning the above tract. Councilman Boughton moved to table the item for further consideration by P&Z. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which passed as follows: FOR: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Boughton, Nemec, Prause, Runnels, Jones AGAINST: Councilman Ringer ~~ No% 8 - Pub~%c hearing on the disannexation of an area apprgxima~e!y 6.012 acres located at the northwest corner Of Hwy. 60 and ~wy. 2818. Asst. Director of Planning Callaway presented the item. He stated that city water and sewer service for the property has been unavailable. The owner is having difficulty meeting health department requirements for the use of the property. Mayor Halter opened the public hearing. Holland Winder stated that he is representing Mr. Ralph Bobbitt, applicant, and that they are in favor of the disannexation. The public hearing was clos~d. Agenda Item No. 9 - Consideration of an ordinance on the above disannexation. Councilman Boughton moved to approve Ordinance No. 1362. Councilman Ringer seconded the motion. Councilman Ringer stated that the tract does not meet standards and he does not see how disannexation could help the residents there. City Attorney Denton noted that the applicant could have a legal potential to compel the city to de-annex this property after a certain length of time, depending upon how the statute of limitations would apply. Mayor Halter explained to the public the utility problems that exist 003535 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL Mk~rING THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1982 PAGE 4 in the area and stated that he does not see any compelling reason at this time to retain the property within the city limits. The motion was voted on and passed as follows: FOR: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Boughton, Nemec, Prause, Jones, Runnels AGAINST: Councilman Ringer Agenda Item No. 10 - CONSENT AGENDA: BIDS: Consideration of bids on Park Office Building. PLATS: Preliminary plat - Fed Mart/University Park. Councilman Runnels questioned the staff recommendation to reject all bids for the Maintenance Buildings at Central Park and Bee Creek. He asked what the plans were on the construction of the Maintenance Buildings. Don Hill, architect for the project, replied that they are recommending rejection of the bids so that the plans for the structure can be reviewed and altered. Various changes and deletions will be made to reduce the cost. Ail bids and plats were approve by common consent. Agenda Item No. 11 - Consideration of bid opgning ~or mineral leases on city-owned tracts of_property. Mayor Halter opened the bids that were received for the mineral leases on the city-owned tracts of property. He directed the City Attorney and the Oil and Gas Council Committee to review the bids from William Guild on all three tracts and make recommendations at a later date. ~genda Item No. 12 - Consideration of Basic Budget (all funds) for 1982-83 fiscal year. Asst. City Manager/Finance Director VanDever presented the General Fund, Utility Fund and Sanitation Fund briefly and explained the proposed usage for each. Councilmembers discussed various uses in each of the funds. Suggested projects mentioned included street repair programs and continuing education in designated departments. VanDever also explained the Sanitary and Utility rate increases and pointed out that the increases in water, sewage, and electrical areas are due to additional growth in the city and the necessity of the city's capital projects which require selling bonds. City Manager Bardell explained the many factors that affect the debt service fund. The council discussed the budget further and will approve it at a 003536 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, MAY 9.7, 1989. PAGE 5 later date. Mayor Halter suggested that Agenda Item No. 15 be discussed next because of the number of individuals who were attending the meeting for that item. Councilman Jones moved to change the agenda and discuss Item No. 15 after Item No. 12. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 15 - Consideration of an ordinance revising fire code regulations relating to the exemption of schools. City Attorney Denton presented the item. He stated that the school administration would like to be exempted from the requirements of sprinkler systems within the schools. The school is willing to comply with the provisions of the Standard Building Code as they exist before the amendment bY ordinance requiring buildings over 15,000 sq. ft. to have a complete sprinkler system installed. He stated that this previous amendment does not include educational institutions and if no action is taken on the proposed ordinance under consideration, the school administration would have to meet the requirements of the Standard Building Code only. Fire Marshal Davis pointed out many reasons for requiring sprinkler systems in the schools. Ted Wotherspoon, project manager of S.H.W.C. Architects, stated that they have met with the city staff about the Southwood Valley School plans. He said the plans show that the building meets the requirements of a "Type 2" construction and noted reasons for deleting the sprinkler systems in school buildings due to the "Type" building construction. Ned Walton, a consultant to CSISD, also made comments regarding the construction of the building. James Brown, Vice-President of S.H.W.C. Architects, pointed out that their company has constructed many educational facilities without sprinkler systems, and stated his belief that the requirements for the construction "Type" of the proposed school building provides adequate protection. Vicky Reinke asked who requested that the sprinkler system be deleted and why. She spoke in favor of installing the sprinkler system in the school buildings. Mayor Halter stated that' the school district requested the exemption for school buildings. Several reasons for this request were offered by representatives present on behalf of CSISD. The council took no action on the item. 003537 REG~ CITY (X)UNCIL M~rING THURSDAY~ ~AY 27 ~ 1982 PAGE 6 Agenda Item No. 13 - Consideration of Resolution No. 05-27-82-13 for the acquisition of Lots 1,2,3, & 4 of Block 9, qol~ege Hills Estates, 2nd Installment. City Attorney Denton presented the item. He stated that the Resolution allows the city staff to proceed with the purchase of the above lots for the purpose of expanding the city municipal building. Mr. Moody, owner of Lot 3, Block 9, asked to meet at a later date with members of the council to discuss this possible land acquisition. The land acquisition committee stated that they would meet with Mr. Moody as soon as possible. Councilman Ringer moved to approve Resolution No. 05-27-82-13. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 14 - Consideration of ~ontingency_transfer for ~urchase of Breatholizer for College Station Police Department. City Manager Bardell presented the item. He stated that the city had submitted an application to the Department of Public Safety requesting an Intoxilyzer Program be implemented locally. The request was denied due to the shortage of Technical Supervisors employed by the State. Since that time Asst. Police Chief Edgar Feldman has learned that a Mr. Steve Owens who is employed as a Technical Supervisor for the State, is living in College Station and is interested in setting up the Program as a Technical Supervisor. Mr. Owens will also be attending "update" schools for supervisors. Total cost is $5,600.00 for the intoxilyzer, Technical Supervisor's salary, and training. Councilman Runnels moved to transfer $5,600.00 from General Fund Contingency to purchase the Breatholizer for the Police Department. Councilman Jones seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 16 - Consideration of Park projgcts. Asst. Parks and Recreation Director Czimskey presented the item. He stated that additional projects for use of the Parkland Dedication Fund have been recommended by the Parks Board. Included are Merry Oaks Park developments approximately 2 years sooner than anticipated; and, Brentwood Park developments plus the purchase of additional acreage in the near future with funds previously allocated to the Concert Pavillion. The Parks Board also recommended that the City accept approximately 1 acre of land in the Windwood Subdivision. Located on Appomattox Drive, it is adjacent to the Switch Station. The Board recommended that all available funds in Zone 4 be allocated to preliminary site work for this new park. Czimskey also requested that the council allow the Parks and Recreation Department to submit an application to the Wells Fargo Bank that would allow the city to receive a Wells Fargo Gamefield Grant of 0O3538 Rt~GULAR CITY COUNCIL M~TING THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1982 PAGE 7 approximately $2,500.00. The grant will be used to purchase gamefield jogging courses (fitness trails). Councilman Ringer moved approval of the recommendations from the Parks Board and to allow the staff to complete an application to the Wells Fargo Bank for a $2,500.00 grant. Councilman Jones seconded the motion which passed unanimously with Councilman Jones absent from the voting. Agenda Item No. 17 - Consideration of revised fee schedule for use of the Cg_mm_~u~ty Center. City Manager Bardell presented the item. He stated that the Council Community Center Co~m, ittee met and is recommending that the fee schedule be revised to add Room 127 to the ~egular Meeting Schedule listed on page 2 of the Fee Schedule. Room 127 (capacity - 70) will be used if other meeting rooms are unavailable; also, the committee feels that the current fee of $100.00 is excessive for a simple business meeting. The proposed rate is $40.00 for use of Room 127 for six hours, and $65.00 for use of the room all day. Councilman Runnels moved approval of the revised fee schedule for the Community Center. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 18 - Consideration of proposal to create a historic preservation committee and a historic preservation fund. Mayor Halter presented the item. He suggested that a Historic Preservation Committee be organized to begin an effort to preserve the history of the city. This committee will be independent of the council. He also requested that the council appropriate $6,000.00 for the next year from Hotel/Motel Tax funds to support the historic preservation projects. He suggested that a three councilmember committee be created to review projects and proposals on how this money will be spent. Members of the council agreed with the proposal to establish a historic preservation program and discussed ideas for its implementation. A Council Committee was appointed, as follows: Councilman Boughton as Chairman, Councilman Ringer, and Mayor Halter. Finance Director VanDever was instructed to include the $6,000 appropriation as an item in the proposed budget for 1982-83. Agenda Item No. 19 - Hear visitors. Jean Bailey asked the council for permission to erect a sign in front of city hall showing the progress of funds for the Honor Choir whose members are raising money to go to an international competition in Europe. ~genda Item No. 20 - Closed session to discuss personnel [6252-17(g)]. 003539 REGUIAR CITY OOINCIL MEETING THURSDAY, NAY 27, 1982 PAGE 8 The council moved to closed session and later reopened to the public. Agenda Item No. 21 - Consideration of a. doptin~ revised pers~onnel policy. No action was taken. Agenda Item No. 22 - Adjourn. ~%yor Halter adjourned the meeting. AT~EST: Gary Halter, M~yor ~'-' ~" ~an 4ones, ~ty Secretary 0035 0 (A~ST CITY (XXA~IL ~Y~ MAY 27~ 1982 7:00 pT.~R~. SI(~I HEIDW: I 17. 19. 20. 21, 23. 25. 15. 31. 16. 32. 0035& 1