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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/25/1974 - Regular Minutes City Council MINUTES City Council Regular Meeting February 25, 1974 7: 00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor J. B. Hervey; Councilmen Homer B. Adams, Don Dale, Fred Brison, C. A. Bonnen, J. D. Lindsay; City Manager North Bardell; City Planner Bill Koehler; Director of Public Works L. P. Dulaney; Assistant Director of Public Works George Ford; City Attorney Jim Dozier; Fire Marshall Harry Davis; Fire Chief Douglas Landua; Administrative Secretary Sadie Holligan. MEMBERS ABSENT: None. VISITORS PRESENT: See Guest Register. The regular College Station City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Hervey at 7-00 P.M. in the Council Room at City Hall. The first regular item on the agenda was the approval of the minutes of thei .Feb' 18 meeting. On motion by Councilman Brison, seconded by Councilman Lindsay, the minutes were approved as read. The Mayor then said that all citizens were urged to speak before the council on any subject which was not on the agenda. Mr. Jim Gardner of 1216 N. Ridgefield spoke of traffic problems on Texas and Holleman. He was informed by the Council that this has been taken care of and a right turn lane is being constructed. Mr. Gardner also urged the council to consider the sidewalk issue in the Subdivision Ordinance. He presented the Council with a letter which will be in the records. Consideration of Ordinance No. 902, an ordinance receiving certain territory adjoining the city limits of College Station was next on the agenda. City Planner Koehler described the location. Mr. W. D. Fitch who is one of the developers with Southwood Valley, Inc., of this acreage spoke requesting the annexation. He gave a brief report of the plans for this development. On motion by Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Bonnen, Ordinance No. 902 was adopted and annexation was granted by unanimous vote. Consideration of Ordinance No. 903, an ordinance providing for a public hearing on the question of rezoning certain tracts of land in the Crawford Burnett League. After a brief discussion, it was moved by Councilman Dale and seconded by Councilman Lindsay that the ordinance be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. The next item listed on the agenda was a public hearing on the question of rezoning all of that 19.411 acre tract of land in the Richard Carter League. City Planner Koehler gave the location of the MINUTES, City Council Meeting February 25, 1974 Page 2 property and advised that the developer, Mr. Harry Seaback was present and could answer any questions pertaining to this tract. Mr. Koehler then described the zoning of the areas surrounding Mr. Seaback's property. The public hearing was then opened. Mr. Seaback spoke, saying that he was out of apartment building property and needed this zoned for apartments. He also stated that he had left a buffer of 13.4 acres between Dominik and his proposed development. Mayor Hervey stated he had received letters from several citizens who were against the rezoning request. These persons were Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Kozik, Mr. Walter Manning, Mrs. Irvin May, Dr. Donald R. Clark, Dr. H. O. Hartley, and Mr. Larry Reed. Mr. R. J. Freund, 1508 Dominik, spoke against the rezoning. Dr. H. O. Hartley, 1500 Dominik, spoke against the rezoning. Mr. Thomas Kozik, 1010 Dominik, spoke against the rezoning. Mr. Jim Gardner, 1216 N. Ridgefield, spoke against the rezoning. Mrs. Hazen, 1205 Munson, spoke against the rezoning. Mr. Michael Murphy, 305 Pershing, spoke against the rez©ning. Mrs. Freda Kozik, 1010 Dominik Drive, spoke against the rezoning. Mr. Phil Hobson, Dominik Drive, spoke against the rezoning. The Mayor asked those who wished to speak for the rezoning to come forward to let it be known. Mr. Martin Anding, 1107 Merry Oaks, spoke for the rezoning. Mr. Bill Holt, 1106 Dominik, spoke for the rezoning. Mr. Michael McClary spoke for the rezoning. Mayor Hervey declared the public hearing closed. Agenda Item 6, was consideration of Ordinance No. 904, rezoning all of that 19.411 acre tract of land in the Richard Carter League. Mayor Hervey asked the Council if they had any comments regarding this agenda item. Councilman Dale stated that he thought that Mr. Seaback's request was reasonable. Councilman Adams made a motion that Ordinance No. 904 be adopted. The vote was tied with Mayor Hervey and Councilmen Dale and Adams voting for, and Councilmen Brison, Bonnen, and Lindsay voting against the rezoning. Therefore, the motion failed and Ordinance No. 904 was not adopted. Next on the agenda was consideration of Ordinance No. 905, an ordinance providing for a public hearing on the question of rezoning all of lots 15, 16, 17 and 18, Block 9 of the West Park Subdivision. On Ot ;70 MINUTES, City Council Meeting February 25, 1974 Page 3 motion by Councilman Brison, seconded by Councilman Bonnen, Ordinance No. 905 was adopted unanimously and the public hearing will be held March 25. Agenda Item 8, a public hearing on the question of amending Ordinance No. 850, the zoning ordinance, was up next for discussion. Mayor Hervey called on Mr. Koehler to outline to the public, areas in the ordinance which were being amended. Fire Marshall Harry Davis was called on to speak for the Fire Department regarding the minimum rear setback. Mr. Davis stated 15 feet or more would be adequate, but not less, as the fire trucks are 9 feet wide and the hoses take alot of room when fighting a .fire, as does the ladders and other equipment. Planning and Zoning Commissioner Chris Mathewson spoke that the setback should be left as is in the zoning ordinance. Mr. Ken Austin of Highland Street, asked if there were any cases pending because of discrimination regarding the minimum size of lots. Mr. Mathewson sited two cases in other states that were thrown out of court because the discrimination of the low income bracket. Councilman Dale moved and Councilman Brison seconded, that action be delayed until a later date. The motion passed unanimously and Ordinance No. 906 was not voted on. Agenda item 10, consideration of a request by J. C. Culpepper, Jr., for city participation in improvement of drainage facilities in Culpepper Plaza area. This item was omitted at Mr. Culpepper's request. The next item on the agenda, was concerning a request for extension of filing time for Post Oak Forest P.U.D. Assistant Director of Public Works Ford explained this situation which was that the final plat should have been filed May 1973, but a request had been received that an extension to May, 1974 be granted. After some discussion, on motion by Councilman Dale, seconded by Councilman Brison, that the extension be granted unanimously carried. The next item on the agenda was consideration of a resolution accepting the provisions of the State Highway Department, Minute Order #68355. Councilman Adams asked about the restrictions which should be put on this Order. City Manager Bardell listed the restrictions. On motion by Councilman Dale, seconded by Councilman Bonnen, the resolution was adopted. Agenda item 13, was the presentation of bids on two-way radio equipment for the Fire Department. City Manager Bardell read the bids then called on Fire Chief Landua to describe this equipment. On motion by Councilman Dale, seconded by Councilman Brison, the low bid of $2,508 with a delivery date of 60 days was accepted unanimously. The bids received were as follows: NAME OF BIDDER / Claude Wright & Assoc. Motorola DELIVERY 120 days 60 days These bids were opened on February 15, 1974. AMOUNT $3,113.50 $2,508.00 MINUTES, City Council Meeting February 25, 1974 Page 4 Appointment of a Board of Equalization for 1974 was next on the agenda. Mayor Hervey listed the 1973 Board which included Mr. Holdridge, Mr. Hampton, and Mrs. Verrips. The 1974 Board of Equalization as appointed by Mayor Hervey includes Mr. Holdridge, Mr. Hampton and Mr. Ernest Gregg. Also, Mr. W. D. Harris would be appointed on the Board if Mr. Gregg could not serve. On motion by Councilman Dale, seconded by Councilman Lindsay, the Board was appointed as previously designated. In other business, Mr. John Dennison, the consulting electrical engineer, for the city, recommended the city award a contract to a Karnes contractor to do some electrical work, which would involve putting in some main electric lines to serve residential sections from the substation. This contractor has done work for the city before and has agreed to do the present work for the same price per unit as he did before. Councilman Adams moved and Councilman Bonnen seconded that Mr. Dennison's recommendation be accepted. The vote was unanimous and Mayor Hervey instructed Mr. Dennison and Public Works Director Dulaney to coordinate their efforts to possibly find a local contractor to do some additional work on the substation. Also in other business, the newly named street, .Neches Circle, is proposed to be changed to Rayburn Court. This has been accepted by the lone owner and resident of this street. The reason for the change is the similarity in name to another street in the area. On motion by Councilman Bonnen, seconded by Councilman Lindsay, the name change was approved unanimously. As there was no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 9-15 P.M. APPROVED ATTEST Secretary -