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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/26/1975 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMINUTES Regular City Council Meeting May 26, 1975 7:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT- Mayor O. M. Holt; Councilmen Adams, Bravenec, Halter, Dozier, Gardner, Bell; City Manager Bardell; Assistant Director of Public Works Ford; City Planner Koehler; Assistant City Planner A1 Mayo; Administrative Secretary Sadie Holligan. MEMBERS ABSENT- None. VISITORS PRESENT- See guest register. The meeting was called to order at 7'00 P.M. Agenda Item No. 1 -- Approval of minutes of meetings held April 28, 1975 and May 15, 1975. On the meeting minutes for April 28, 1975, under "Other Business", Councilman Gardner stated that the reference to a letter from the Environmental Action Council should briefly explain the subject of the letter. Councilman Bravenec moved that both sets of minutes be approved with Councilman Gardner's correction noted. Councilman Bell seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously and the minutes were approved as corrected. Agenda Item No. 2-- Hear visitors. No one spoke. Agenda Item No. 3-- Presentation of a proposal from the Whalen Corporation which will be considered at the June 12 City Council meeting. Councilman Dozier, Bravenec and Gardner requested a private, informational meeting with the representatives of Whalen Corporation before the June 12 meeting. City Manager Bardell stated he would organize the meeting. Agenda Item No. 4 -- Consideration of an ordinance receiving certain territory into the city limits of College Station. T. his is. a__tract containing 351.677 acres of land owned by Southwood Valley Incorporated adjoining_the, city limits in the southeast part of the city. City Planner Bill Koehler explained that the proposed use of the tract agreed with Pinnell's Comprehensive Development Plan for the city. Councilman Gardner stated that he felt the Council should have some guidance input to the school district when sites for new schools are being selected. Mr. W. D. Fitch explained the development, decisions, plans and various reasons for needing annexation. Councilman Gardner moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 964, to receive the said tract into the city limits of College Station. Councilman Halter seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 5 -- Consideration of .a motipn calling for a public hearing on the planned use of entitlement six of revenue sharing funds. City Manager Bardell explained the need for a public hearing. Councilman Dozier moved that the public hearing be held at the regular meeting of the Council on June 12. Councilman Adams seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. ~ Agenda Item No. 6 -- Consideration of an ordinance adopting the 1973 Edition of' the~p~ ' Standard Building Code. Councilman Gardner stated that he would like to see the code strengthened. Mr. Bill Koehler explained several points for Councilman Halter. MINUTES, City Council Meeting May 26, 1975 Page 2 Councilman Adams requested that the City Attorney investigate the legality of the city requiring building permits from Texas A&M University for campus construction. Councilman Dozier moved that the ordinance be adopted. Councilman Gardner seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously with Councilman Bravenec abstaining. Agenda Item No. 7 -- Other business. Mr. Koehler explained the proposed policy and procedure for zone change requests which is; public hearings will be scheduled by the Planner at the time the application is received for the first regular Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for which the public hearing requirement can be met and a subsequent regular Council meeting after one additional Commission meeting date has elapsed. The cost and publication of hearing notices prepared by the Planner will be the responsibility of the applicant. Councilman Dozier moved that the proposed policy and procedure for zone change requests be adopted by the Council. Councilman Bell seconded the motion. Councilman Gardner expressed concern that this process might rush the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Bardell suggested that the public hearing for the Council be set after two Planning and Zoning Commission meetings had transpired. The motion passed unanimously. Councilman Bell requested a meeting for himself with the Parks & Recreation Department Committee to discuss complaints from citizens concerning the management policies at the swimming pool. Councilmen Gardner and Halter requested a copy of the zoning map and the Comprehensive Development Plan map for the Council Room. Agenda Item No. 8 -- Adjourn. Councilman Dozier moved for adjournment. Councilman Bravenec seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8'37 P.M. ATTEST City Secretary APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 26, 1975 7:00 P.M. PLEASE SIGN BELOW: ,.~i ~:,.,~, .:~,/~,~~_ -C~. ~ -~~ 19. 2." 20. ',,'7:_:'":~_~ ~~,~.-~~-~'~-'-'~- ~,, , 8 26. 11. 27, 28. 29. 30. 13. 31. 14. 32. 15. 33. 16. 34. 17. 35. 18. 36.