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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/19/1967 - Special Minutes - City CouncilW MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING C- City of College Station Cd City Council April 19, 1967 0 Members present: Mayor Anderson and Councilmen Holt, Rhodes, Adams, Cooley, Boyett, and Rosprim. Visitors present: John Denison, Joe Hanover, Bob Schleider, and W. J. Byford. The council conferred with Joe Hanover, District Engineer, Texas Highway Department, on the possibility of additional highway media breaks for relief of businesses. Hanover advised the council of the need for a policy, such as they have, with media breaks only for streets and to other public areas. He pointed out how the highway media have resulted in the lowering of the accident rate. He encouraged the support of the council of the present policy. Following the discussion the mayor presented to the council for their consideration written requests as received from the Community Savings and Loan Association, University National Bank, and Ramada Inn, relative to their desire for media crossovers. The council, by general concurrence, decided to withhold action on the requests and the approval of policy of Texas Highway Department until a later meeting. A brief discussion followed with Hanover relative to the 100 foot width of the proposed highway near Louis Mais' store. Hanover spoke in favor of retention of such width and to `j securing of property on only the south side of the present Sulphur Springs Road. a The council, on motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Cooley, approved UJ a request of the City Manager to attend the Municipal Finance Officers' Association meeting in Chicago, June 5-7. UJ The council, on motion by Councilman Boyett, seconded by Councilman Cooley, and by CC -_ unanimous vote, requested the mayor to attend the United States Conference of Mayors, Honolulu, Hawaii, June 17-21, as a representative of this city. W Considered by the council were the recommendations submitted to council members by 0 the mayor for updating the police department. There was some discussion relative to personnel and salaries. On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Cooley, the recommendations were approved, subject to salary adjustments and personnel matters, as discussed. The mayor and city manager were directed to see that the recommendations were implemented, effective May 1. /The council considered the recommendations of the Charter Commission as submitted to them on January 15, 1967. On motion by Councilman Boyett, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, Issue No. 1 was approved. On motion by Councilman Boyett, seconded by Councilman Adams, Issue No. 3 was approved. On motion by Councilman Boyett, seconded by Councilman Adams, Issue No. 4 was approved. On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Boyett, Issue No. 5 was approved. On motion by Councilman Boyett, seconded by Councilman Rosprim, Issue No. 6 was approved. On motion by Councilman Cooley, seconded by Councilman Rosprim, Issue No. 7 was approved. Special Meeting Minutes City Council City of College Station April 19, 1967 Page 2 On motion by Councilman Boyett, seconded by Councilman Adams, and passed, Issue No. 2 was not accepted by the council. Councilman Rhodes asked to be shown as voting for the Issue. With respect to Issue No. 2 relating to the system of electing Councilmen, it was agreed that the sentiment of the people favored retention of the Ward System. There was some discussion as to the need to reflect both total and voting population for equal representation in the three wards. The City Manager was requested to prepare a map reflecting the population, by type, within the city for further study by the council, in this connection. The Charter Committee was officially dismissed. On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Cooley, and passed, it was agreed that the approved Issues be presented to the people for their consideration at the next general election. The council approved a joint meeting with the A&M Consolidated School Board and recommended the date of May 15. They also approved a joint meeting with the Bryan City Commission, suggesting the dates of May 29 and 30. A decision was reached by the council to postpone further consideration of Ordinance 38 pending the receipt of a report from the Kindergarten Committee. Considered by the council was a report from the City Engineer as to creek areas of the city needing improvements. The report was adopted. Mr. Byford, Resident Engineer, Texas Highway Department, presented plans for Jersey Street construction from State Highway 6 to F. M. 2154. On motion by Councilman Holt, and seconded by Councilman Boyett, the mayor was authorized to sign title sheet of the plans in the name of the city. The mayor furnished a brief report to the council relative to an informal agreement he planned to consummate with the A&M Consolidated School District relative to the temporary use of school property as a city park. The council approved action proposed. The meeting adjourned subject, to call. ,--,APPROVED: D. A. Anderson, Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING City of College Station City Council April 19, 1967 Members present: Visitors present. Mayor Anderson and Councilmen Holt, Rhodes, Adams, Cooley, Boyett, and Rosprim. John Denison, Joe Hanover, Bob Schleider, and W. J. Byford. The council conferred with Joe Hanover, District Engineer, Texas Highway Department, on the possibility of additional highway media breaks for relief of businesses. Hanover advised the council of the need for a policy, such as they have, with media breaks only for streets and to other public areas. He pointed out how the highway media have resulted in the lowering of the accident rate. He encouraged the support of the council of the present policy. Following the discussion the mayor presented to the council for their consideration written requests as received from the Community Savings and Loan Association, University National Bank, and Ramada Inn, relative to their desire for media crossovers. The council, by general concurrence, decided to withhold action on the requests and the approval of policy of Texas Highway Department until a later meeting. A brief discussion followed with Hanover relative to the 100 foot width of the proposed highway near Louis Mais~ store. Hanover spoke in favor of retention of such width and to securing of property on only the south side of the present Sulphur Springs Road. The council, on motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Cooley, approved a request of the City Manager to attend the Municipal Finance Officers~ Association meeting in Chicago, June 5-7. The council, on motion by Councilman Boyett, seconded by Councilman Cooley, and by unanimous vote, requested the mayor to attend the United States Conference of Mayors, Honolulu, Hawaii, June 17-21, as a representative of this city. Considered by the council were the recommendations submitted to council members by the mayor for updating the police department. There was some discussion relative to personnel and salaries. On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Cooley, the recommendations were approved, subject to salary adjustments and personnel matters, as discussed. The mayor and city manager were directed to see that the recommendations were implemented, effective May 1. ! :'" The council considered the recommendations of the Charter Commission as submitted to / them on January 15, 1967. On motion by Councilman Boyett, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, Issue No. 1 was approved. On motion by Councilman Boyett, seconded by Councilman Adams, Issue No. 3 was approved. On motion by Councilman Boyett, seconded by Councilman Adams, Issue No. 4 was approved. On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Boyett, Issue No. 5 was approved. On motion by Councilman Boyett, seconded by Councilman Rosprim, Issue No. 6 was approved. On motion by Councilman Cooley, seconded by Councilman Rosprim, Issue No. 7 was approved. ~'" 00989 Special Meeting Minutes City Council City of College Station April 19, 1967 Page 2 On motion by Councilman Boyett, seconded by Councilman Adams, and passed, Issue No. 2 was not accepted by the council. Councilman Rhodes asked to be shown as voting for the Issue. With respect to Issue No. 2 relating to the system of electing Councilmen, it was agreed that the sentiment of the people favored retention of the Ward System. There was some discussion as to the hoed to reflect both total and voting population for equal representation in the three wards. The City Manager was requested to prepare a map reflecting the population, by type, within the city for further study by the council, in this connection. The Charter Committee was officially dismissed. On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Cooley, and passed, it was agreed that the approved Issues be presented to the people for their consideration at the next general election. The council approved a joint meeting with the A&M Consolidated School Board and recommended the date of May 15. They also approved a joint meeting with the Bryan City Commission, suggesting the dates of May 29 and 30. A decision was reached by the council to postpone further consideration of Ordinance 38 pending the receipt of a report from the Kindergarten Committee. Considered by the council was a report from the City Engineer as to creek areas of the city needing improvements. The report was adopted. Mr. Byford, Resident Engineer, Texas Highway Department, presented plans for Jersey Street construction from State Highway 6 to F.M. 2154. On motion by Councilman Holt, and seconded by Councilman Boyett, the mayor was authorized to sign title sheet of the plans in the name of the city. The mayor furnished a brief report to the council relative to an informal agreement he planned to consummate with the A&M Consolidated School District relative to the temporary use of school property as a city park. The council approved action proposed. The meeting adjourned subject to call. PR OVED: D. ^. Anderson, Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary