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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/12/1976 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMEMBERS PRESENT' MEMBERS ABSENT- VISITORS PRESENT- MINUTES Regular City Council Meeting August 12, 1976 7'00 P.M. Mayor Bravenec; Councilmen Ringer, Dozier, Gardner, Hazen, Halter, Stephenson; Liaison Martin; Director of Public Works Ford; City Engineer Ash; Planning Assistant Longley; City Attorney Lewis; Tax Assessor Bengs; Chief Byrd; Capt. Feldman; Building Official Koehler; Administrative Secretary Moss; Assistant Snider None See guest register. Agenda Item No. 1 -- Approval of the minutes of the meetings of July 22 and August 2, 1976. Councilman Stephenson requested a change in the minutes of August 2 in Agenda Item No. 2 to read "suitable location" instead of '~roper location". Mayor Bravenec stated that he would like the words "single family" deleted from the fourth paragraph of the same minutes. The minutes were approved as amended. A_genda Item No. 2 -- Hear visitors. Mr. Otto Crenwelge, 1909 Langford, presented a petition from the residents of Langford, King Arthur, and Lancelot Circle, requesting some action be taken to reduce vehicle speed through that neighborhood. He presented a petition of some 80 signatures to the Council. Mayor Bravenec suggested the possibility of a 3-way stop sign at Langford and King Arthur. Councilman Hazen suggested that City Engineer Ash and Mr. Crenwelge work together to arrive at a solution. Agenda Item No. 3-- A public hearing on the question of rezoning a 10.3 acre tract on the east side of the East .Bypas_s_ approximately 2500 feet south of the intersectio.n..of..the East Bypas.s and Harvey Road (Highway 30) from Single Family Residential District R-1 to Agricultural Open District A-O. The request being in the name of Mrs. V. J. Boriskie. Planning Assistant Longley described the area of requested rezoning, a 10.3 acre tract on the East Bypass from Single Family Residential District R-1 to Agricultural Open District A-O. Mr. Dan Harder described the planned use of the property as a driving range.'~ Councilman Gardner pointed out that the Planning and Zoning Commission had approved the request unanimously. Mayor Bravenec closed th~ public hearing. Agenda Item No. 4 -- Consideration of an ordinance rezoning the above 10.3 acre tract from Single Family Residential District R-1 to Agricultural Open District A-O. MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting August 12, 1976 7:00 P.M. Page 2 Councilman Stephenson moved that Ordinance No. 1034, an ordinance rezoning the 10.3 acre tract on the east side of the East Bypass approximately 2500 feet south of the intersection of the East Bypass and Harvey Road be approved. The motion was seconded by Councilman Halter and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 5 -- Consideration of a rate ordinance for Lone Star Gas. Mr. A1 Bartley, representing Lone Star Gas, presented the requested rate increase. Mr. Bartley stated that the ordinance before the Council was identical to the ordinance passed by the City of Bryan, except for a flow through of gas cost adjustment in College Station. He further stated the the ordinance contained a 2.5% increase in total revenues. Councilman Stephenson asked why a 2.5% increase in revenues caused such a large increase in cost to homeowners. Councilman Ringer moved adoption of Ordinance No. 1035. There was no immediate second. Mayor Bravenec asked for reasons for refusing to second the motion. Councilmen Halter and Stephenson stated they disliked the 40% increase to home- owners. Councilman Gardner said that he disliked the rate schedule. Mr. Bartley stated that he had filed the increase with the Council on February 19, 1976. Councilman Ringer stated that although he disliked the increase, he felt that the Council owed Lone Star a more prompt response and that they, as a business, should be able to collect a reasonable rate of return. Councilman Halter seconded the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1035. The motion passed by the following vote: FOR: Councilmen Ringer, Halter, Hazen; Mayor Bravenec AGAINST: Councilmen Stephenson, Gardner Councilman Halter stated that he voted for the ordinance with great reluctance. He expressed his concern that Lone Star was delinquent in payment of city taxes. Agenda Item No. 6 -- App.ointments to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Mayor Bravenec appointed Councilman Ringer as an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Adjustment with instructions not to vote unless his presence is needed for a quorum. Councilman Halter moved to instruct Councilman Ringer to vote on all occasion~ ' unless all five members are present. The motion was passed by general consent. MINUTES, Regular City Council August 12, 1976 7:00 P.M. Page 3 Further appointments were scheduled for the Council's next closed session. Agenda Item_ No. 7 --_ Co_nsideration of ._bid tabulations on solid waste truck. Director of Public Works Ford explained the bid tabulations for a solid waste truck. The bids were as follows: Bidder Davis Truck & Equip. Waco, Texas Twin City Intl. Bryan, Texas Total Bid $27,500.00 $29,814.13 Delivery Date Immediate One Week Twin City Intl. Bryan, Texas $31,695. O0 Not Stated Not As Per Specs. Gulf State Crane & Equipment Houston, Texas $31,681.00 20 to 30 Days Mr. Ford recommended acceptance of the low bidder, Davis Truck & Equipment of Waco for $27,500.00. Councilman Dozier moved acceptance of the staff recommendation of Davis Truck and Equipment Company's bid of $27,500.00 with immediate delivery. Councilman Ringer seconded the motion which passed unanimously. _Agend..a' Item ~No. 8 -- Consideration of bid tabulations on power transformers. Electrical Consultant, John Denison, presented bid tabulations for three 138 KV transformers. He recommended that the bid of Westinghouse Electric Supply Co., Houston, of $671,097.00 be approved. Mr. Denison noted that Perry Shankle Company of Waco called after bids were opened and stated they would offer a lower bid on three transformers shipped F.O.B. College Station. Mr. Denison stated it was not considered proper after bid numbers were available to allow lowering of other bids. He further recommended that the Council not accept this bid even though there was a savings to the City. Councilman Halter moved to approve the recommendations of Mr. Denison to accept the bid of Westinghouse Electric Supply Company in the amount of $671,097.00. Councilman Ringer seconded the motion. Mr. Ron McDermott, representing Perry Shankle, explained the bid of his company. Councilman Dozier moved to table the motion until Tuesday, August 17, the Council will meet at 4'00 P.M. MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting August 12, 1976 7:00 P.M. Page 4 Councilman S tephenson seconded the motion which passed with Councilman Hazen abstaining. Agenda Item No. 9--Consideration of electrical engineering services contract. Councilman Ringer moved to accept the electrical engineering services contract with Electric Power Engineers. Councilman Dozier seconded the motion which passed with Councilman Hazen abstaining. Agenda Item No. 10-~-. ~Consider. ation of a preliminary plat of Southwest Place located on the southwest corn.er of the int. ersection Of _Southwest Pa..rkway a. nd .Texas Avenue. Planning Assistant Longley described the preliminary plat of Southwest Place located at the corner of Texas Avenue and Southwest Parkway. Mr. James Jett explained the proposed plans for development of a Pelican's Wharf restaurant. Chris Mathewson, chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission, noted that the P&Z requirements of closing the Texas Avenue curb cut and entrance upon construction of a free right hand turn from Southwest Parkway to Texas Avenue. Councilman Ringer moved to accept the preliminary plat with the condition that the curb cut and entrance on Texas Avenue be closed at such time as a free right hand turn is constructed at Southwest Parkway and Texas. Councilman Hazen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 11 -- Consideration of a final plat of Foxfire Phase II in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of College Station. Planning Assistant Longley pointed out the location of the final plat. Mr. Longley pointed out the recommendation by the P&Z Commission that Foxfire Drive be renamed from its point of intersection with Fredrich Drive. Councilman Ringer moved that the plat be approved with the provision that street name changes be included as recommended by the P&Z. Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Chris Mathewson, pointed out that Foxfire Drive on the plat of Foxfire Phase I would need to be likewise changed. Councilman Ringer stated that he would make this a part of his motion. The motion was seconded by Councilman Halter and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 12 -- Consideration of a final plat of Parkway Plaza, Phase III,...lpca.ted on Southwest Parkway and Anderson. Building Official Koehler presented the final plat. Mr. Koehler pointed out that the plat was being submitted to the Council prior to submission to the Planning and Zoning Commission in an attempt to save the applicant a one week wait. Mr. Jerry Bishop, engineer on the proposed project, presented and discussed . · with the Council a proposed site development plan. Councilman Halter moved that the final plat be approved subject to approval MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting August 12, 1976 7'00 P.M. Page 5 by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dozier and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 13 -- Discussion of ward boundaries. Mayor Bravenec stated the need to draw ward boundaries by September 1 in order to gain approval by the County Commissioner's Court. He also suggested placing the matter of the ward system on the November ballot should the court overturn the April 3 election. Councilman Halter moved that the Council, on its own accord, draw the ward lines. He felt that a citizens' committee would take too long. Councilman Ringer seconded the motion. Councilman Halter later withdrew his motion. Mayor Bravenec suggested that Councilmen Ringer, Gardner, and Halter meet with Mark Snider to review suggested alternatives. Mayor Bravenec also appointed Councilman Hazen to take Councilman Gardner's place in the event he is unable to attend the meeting. He also stated that citizens nominated to the committee would be officially appointed at the Tuesday meeting. Councilman Stephenson moved that if present litigation on the ward election of April 3 is considered void, that the question be presented again in the November general election if possible, and if not, in the April election. The motion was seconded by Councilman Halter. The motion failed by the following vote: FOR- Councilman Stephenson AGAINST- Councilmen Ringer, Gardner, Dozier, Halter, Hazen; Mayor Bravenec Councilman Dozier moved that the question be resubmitted in November with the question of the at-large system contrasted to the combination ward and at-large system. The motion was seconded by Councilman Halter. The motion failed by the following vote' FOR- Councilmen Dozier, Halter; Mayor Bravenec AGAINST: Councilmen Ringer, Gardner, Hazen, Stephenson Councilman Ringer moved to resubmit the question in the November election if possible, if the court contest is upheld, and if not possible in November, then in April, in a form to be determined at a later date. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hazen and was approved with Councilman Dozier voting against. ~Agenda Item No. 14 -- Other business. Councilman Stephenson brought to the Council's attention the subject of cars being towed from the Skaggs-Albertson's parking lot. Councilman Dozier suggested MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting August 12, 1976 7:00 P.M. Page 6 larger signs be posted in the Skaggs parking lot. Mayor Bravenec asked Director of Public Works Ford to notify Skaggs of the Council's concern and the request to post larger signs at entrances to the shopping center. Councilman Dozier reported on the BVDC Executive Committee Meeting to discuss application of the EDA water grant. He stated that the Executive Committee approved the application with all pertinent correspondence to be submitted to Austin. Councilman Dozier stated that Bryan did not withdraw their letter of protest. Agenda Item No. 15 ..-..-...Adjourn. Councilman Stephenson moved adjournment. The motion was seconded by Councilman Halter and the meeting adjourned. Mayor ATTEST City Secreta y ~ REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 12, 1976 7:00 P.M. PLEASE SIGN BELOW 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 11 28. 11. 29. 30. 31. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.