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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/06/1967 - Special Minutes - City CouncilMINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING City of College Station October 6, 1967 Members Present: Mayor Anderson; Councilmen Holt, Rhodes, Cooley, Adams, Rosprim, and Boyett; and City Manager Boswell. Visitors Present: Joseph J. McGraw of S. W. Planning Associates with three of his associates; Ernest L. Brown, Jr. of Moroney Beissner & Co. Inc. , with one of his associates; and Ruble Langston. Reviewed was the proposed memorandum of Understanding and Agreement between Texas A&M University and the City of College Station with respect to water and sewer utility services of concern to Ruble Langston. Changes were effected in draft by council members. The memorandum, with approved changes, is attached as part of these minutes. On motion of Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, and passed, the memorandum was adopted with changes made. Joseph J. McGraw of Southwest Planning Associates explained to the Council what he would provide in service for modifying Ordinance No. 38 for a sum of $900, such in keeping with his proposal to the City. He related he could complete the task in 90 days. On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, and passed, the proposal outlined in McGraw's attachment to his cover letter of July 24, 1967 was accepted. The council heard a report from Ernest L. Brown, Jr. , Vice -President, Moroney, Beissner & Co. , Inc. , as to services he has and can provide the city as financial advisor. The Council considered a revised draft of Ordinance No. 210 as submitted to them by the Mayor incorporating suggestions made by the Council in an earlier review, by the Industrial and Planning and Zoning Committees, and an amendment recently passed by the Council. After a brief discussion, and on recommendation of the Mayor, it was agreed that a special meeting be held to review this ordinance, with members of the Industrial Com- mittee and the Planning and Zoning Commission. A discussion was held as to type of pavement the city should undertake on 29th Street extension and on County Road. Further consideration will be given to this matter in revising Ordinance No. 210. Consideration was given to the matter of calling a special election for changes in the Charter and to come to some agreement as to the election of the councilmen as reflected on page 5 of the July 24, 1967 City Council Meeting Minutes. As a basis of discussion for election of Councilmen the Mayor proposed the following to give the people a choice: (1) Leave the procedure as it now exists (2) Elect Councilmen by place as proposed by the Charter Committee (3) Vote for Councilmen at large, with ward boundaries as they now exist and with councilmen being members of respected wards City of College Station Minutes of Special Meeting October 6, 1967 (4) Elect Councilmen at large with revised ward boundaries that would more realisti- cally reflect total and voting population; and (5) Elect Councilmen by wards as is the present practice, but with revised ward boundaries that would more truly reflect total and voting population. On motion by Councilman Cooley, seconded by Councilman Boyett, and passed by a majority vote, three choices would be given to the citizens for consideration in Charter changes, to wit: (1) Continue to elect Councilmen as is our present practice (2) Elect Councilmen by place as recommended by the Charter Committee (3) Vote for Councilmen at large, with ward boundaries remaining as they are On motion by Councilman Rhodes, seconded by Councilman Holt to hold a special election on Charter changes failed to pass. A motion was made by Councilman Cooley, seconded by Councilman Adams, to have the election on Charter changes coincide with the special election on the question of issuance of general obligation bonds for certain improvements. The motion passed by a majority vote. Discussed was letter from Mayor Conlee of October 2, 1967 relative to the City contributing to a fund for hospital care of indigent persons of the community. Action on this matter was postponed. The meeting adjourned, subject to call. ATTEST: City Secretary OIL025 / MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING City of ~ollege Station October 6, 1967 Members Present: Mayor Anderson; Councilmen Holt, Rhodes, Cooley, Adams, Rosprim, and Boyett; and City Manager Boswell. Visitors Present: Joseph J. McGraw of S.W. Planning Associates with three of his associates; Ernest L. Brown, Jr. of Moroney Beissner & Co. Inc., with one of his associates; and Ruble Langston. Reviewed was the proposed memorandum of Understanding and Agreement between Texas A&M University and the City of College Station with respect to water and sewer utility services of concern to Ruble Langston. Changes were effected in draft by council members. The memorandum, with approved changes, is attached as part of these minutes. On motion of Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, and passed, the memorandum was adopted with changes made. Joseph J. McGraw of Southwest Planning Associates explained to the Council what he would provide in service for modifying ©rdinanee No. 38 for a sum of $900, such in keeping with his proposal to the City. He related he could complete the task in 90 days. On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, and passed, the proposal outlined in MeGraw's attachment to his cover letter of July 24, 1967 was accepted. The council heard a report from Ernest L. Brown, Jr., Vice-President, Moroney, Beissner & Co., Inc., as to services he has and can provide the city as financial advisor. The Council considered a revised draft of Ordinance No. 210 as submitted to them by the Mayor incorporating suggestions made by the Council in an earlier review, by the Industrial and Planning and Zoning Committees, and an amendment recently passed by the Council. After a brief discussion, and on recommendation of the Mayor, it was agreed that a special meeting be held to review this ordinance, with members of the Industrial Com- mittee and the Planning and Zoning Commission. A discussion was held as to type of pavement the city should undertake on 29th Street extension and on County Road. Further consideration will be given to this matter in revising Ordinance No. 210. Consideration was given to the matter of calling a special election for changes in the Charter and to come to some agreement as to the election of the councilmen as reflected on page 5 of the July 24, 1967 City Council Meeting Minutes. As a basis of discussion for election of Councilmen the Mayor proposed the following to give the people a choice: (1) Leave the procedure as it now exists (2) Elect Councilmen by place as proposed by the Charter Committee (3) Vote for Councilmen at large, with ward boundaries as they now exist and with councilmen being members of respected wards 0102 /07 City of College Station Minutes of Special Meeting October 6, 1967 (4) Elect Councilmen at large with revised ward boundaries that would more realisti- cally reflect total and voting population; and (5) Elect Councilmen by wards as is the present practice, but with revised ward boundaries that would more truly reflect total and voting population. On motion by Councilman Cooley, seconded by Councilman Boyett, and passed by a majority vote, three choices would be given to the citizens for consideration in Charter changes, to wit: (1) (2) (3) Continue to elect Councilmen as is our present practice Elect Councilmen by place as recommended by the Charter Committee Vote for Councilmen at large, with ward boundaries remaining as they are On motion by Councilman Rhodes, seconded by Councilman Holt to hold a special election on Charter changes failed to pass. A motion was made by Councilman Cooley, seconded by Councilman Adams, to have the election on Charter changes coincide with the special election on the question of issuance of general obligation bonds for certain improvements. The motion passed by a majority vote. Discussed was letter from Mayor Conlee of October 2, 1967 relative to the City contributing to a fund for hospital care of indigent persons of the community. Action on this matter was postponed. The meeting adjourned, subject to call. MAYOR ATTEST: City Secretary 01025