HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/15/1969 - Special Minutes - City CouncilMINUTES OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
January 15, 1969
Members Present: Mayor Anderson; Councilmen C. H. Ransdell,
Dan R. Davis, Bill J. Cooley, James H. Dozier,
Robert R Rhodes, and O. M. Holt; City Attorney
Dillon and City Manager Boswell
Members Absent:
None
Visitors Present: Messrs. Tommie Preston, Forress Johnson,
Lorenzo Wilborn, James E. Steen, Paul L. Walton,
Donald Caldwell, Clinton Robison, Matron Grays,
Joseph McGraw, Ray E. Abbott and Jim Gardner
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:10 P.M.
The first item of business was action on Parks & Recreation Committee
recommendations relative to the hiring of a Park Superintendent with work emphasis
on the Lincoln Center and the Policy Statement relative to the use of these facilities.
There was much discussion among the councilmen directed to some of the members
of the audience regarding the hiring of a man to direct the Lincoln Facilities and other
aspects of the proposal.
On motion by Councilman Dozier, seconded by Councilman Davis, the Council
authorized the City Manager to hire a Parks Superintendent. Motion carried.
Passage of the motion was with the understanding that the funds from the Parks and
Recreation Committee's remaining budget for the current year will be used to pay the
salary of this Park Superintendent. It will need to be budgeted in a subsequent year.
Dr. Joseph McGraw stated that the AAUW would like to offer a tutorial service
to the Lincoln Center facilities in areas such as math, English, home nursing, etc.
He stated that they had approximately twenty ( 20 ) volunteers. He also stated that
they would have a variety of people from the University who would make guest
appearances to give interesting panel discussions, etc. Dr. McGraw stated that he
would furnish the Council with a copy of the outline he had for this service.
Mayor Anderson was authorized by the Council to appoint a committee to
re -write the proposed Policy Statement on the Lincoln Center Facilities. It was the
expressed will of the council that judgement be exercised as to groups that may be
authorized to use the facilities.
Regarding the parcels of land on the East By -Pass in litigation, City Attorney
Dillon stated that he did not know the current status but that he would check with
Mr. Tom Giesenschlag and report on the matter at the next regular meeting of the
Council.
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With reference to the proposed road along the railroad bed area in the industrial
tract, Dillon stated that City Manager Boswell had the quit claim deeds for all the
people concerned, but that they were not signed. He stated that, in his opinion, if some
of the property owners would sign the deeds, perhaps Marion Pugh would also sign. The
City Manager was authorized to write the owners of this property along the proposed
road in the industrial area urging them to sign quit claim deeds toward the West By -Pass
where the county has purchased said land.
City Attorney Dillon related that the longevity and service pay (P. C. Title 18,
Chapter 6, Article 1583-2) was not applicable to our police and firemen inasmuch as
payment made to them is in excess of the minimum stated in the law.
Regarding University Drive, Dr. Holt moved that the Law Firm of Cofer, Dillon
and Giesenschlag be employed to start handling acquisition procedures and also to hire
an appraiser. Mr. Dillon stated that a contract should be drawn up to this effect. Motion
was seconded by Mr. Davis. Motion carried. City Manager was requested by Mayor to
undertake action immediately.
In the discussion on 1129th" Street, Mr. Boswell stated that the engineering plans
and specifications have been prepared and the tract contains 3.818 acres at an estimated
cost of purchase at $50, 000. Councilman Holt moved that the City Manager be authorized
to proceed immediately with negotiations with Mrs. Putz for the 1129th" Street tract
on the same basis as the Dobrovolny-Kapchinski Estate was handled. Motion was seconded
by Councilman Cooley. Motion carried unanimously.
Concerning the exercising of option on Nimitz Street, the Council requested
the City Attorney to follow up on this matter at an early date. With acquisition of this
area, the City Manager will undertake widening of the street.
With respect to the updating of the electrical code and the licensing of electri-
cians, City Manager Boswell and Councilman Ransdell were asked to contact John
Dennison and see if they could get some immediate action going on these two items.
Ransdell related that help might be forthcoming from the Texas Engineering Extension
Service.
Re -advertising for bids on sludge drying beds will be handled at the next
regular Council Meeting of January 27, 1969, City Manager Boswell reported.
Relative to the extension of boundaries to East and West By -Pass, Councilman
Dozier moved, after considerable discussion of the matter, that the city limit lines be
extended south on Highway 6 along the west right, of -way line of Highway 6 to where it
intersects with the north right-of-way line of Farm Road 2118 and thence, along the
north side of this road to where it intersects with the Missouri -Pacific right-of-way
and thence north to where it intersects at the present city boundary; and a strip of
land approximately 2, 000 feet wide lying east of Highway 6, but not including Highway 6,
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running south parallel to Highway 6 from the present city limit line, south and parallel
to Highway 6 to where it intersects the south line of Miller's Subdivision. Councilman
Ransdell seconded the motion. Motion carried.
The Mayor reported that the personnel appraisals had been forwarded to
Mr. Lancaster for his review.
Action on the Weed Control Ordinance, Peddling Ordinance, Animal Ordinance,
and Mobile Home Ordinance as submitted to Council Members by the City Manager prior
to the meeting, was postponed, to be taken up at a later meeting. Each Councilman and
the Mayor received copies of these ordinances for their review but there was insufficient
time for study prior to action.
City Manager Boswell stated that the reflector lights had been placed on Walton
Street as an aid to the prevention of accidents.
On motion by Councilman Ransdell, seconded by Councilman Holt, it was moved
that stop signs be placed both directions on Park Place at the intersection of Park Place
and Glade Streets. Motion carried.
City Manager reported that the matter of alley violations had been taken care
of by Mr. DuLaney.
City Manager Boswell stated that, regarding the disposal area, he had contacted
a Mr. McSwain who has 21 acres. He reported that McSwain will accept $1, 000 an
acre for it. Boswell further stated that another gentlemen owns 56 acres and he will
sell it for $800 an acre. City Manager Boswell will check further into this matter
and make a firm recommendation at the next council meeting.
Regarding the report from the Council Sub -Committee of Councilmen, Holt
and Cooley, on self-service gasoline pumps, Councilman Dozier moved that their
recommendation that no restrictions be placed on them within the city be accepted.
Davis seconded the motion. Motion carried.
City Manager Boswell stated that the 1970 Street Program includes the
following streets; Gilchrist, Harrington, Nagle and Grove.
Mayor Anderson recommended to the Council that George Huebner be appointed
as Director of Civil Defense for the City of College Station. On motion by Councilman
Rhodes, seconded by Councilman Davis, George Huebner was appointed as Director
of Civil Defense. Motion carried.
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On the recommendation of the Mayor and upon motion by Councilman Davis,
seconded by Councilman Rhodes, the following men were named to serve on the
Board of Equalization: Mr. Ed Holdredge, Cecil Ryan and W. A. Smith. Motion
carried.
On motion. by Councilman Ransdell, seconded by Councilman Cooley,
Wendell Horne and Joseph R. Baur were appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Motion carried.
Upon recommendation of the Mayor and by motion of Councilman R. R. Rhodes,
seconded by Councilman Dan R. Davis, Mrs. Lynda Swoveland was appointed as City
Secretary. As pointed out by the Mayor, Mrs. Swoveland attends Council Meetings
and can best attest to actions of the city.
Meeting was adjourned, subject to call, on motion by Councilman O. M. Holt,
seconded by Councilman R. R. Rhodes.
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