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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/28/1977 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: VISITORS PRESENT: MINUTES Regular City Council Meeting July 28, 1977 7:00 P.M. Mayor Bravenec; Councilmen Ringer, Gardner, Dozier, Halter, Stephenson; City Engineer Ash; City Planner Mayo; Director of Public Works Ford; Fire Chief Landua; Tax Assessor-Collector Schroeder; Director of Parks and Recreation Wojciechowski; City Attorney Lewis; Community Development Planner Callaway; Urban Forester Ploeger Councilman Hazen See guest register Agenda Item No. 1 -- Approval of the minutes. Councilman Stephenson moved approval of the minutes. Councilman Ringer seconded the motion. The motion to approve the minutes passed unanimously, Mayor Bravenec being absent. Agenda Item No. 2 -- Hear visitors. Mr. Carol Claycamp, 300 Lee, requested the consideration of the safety of the intersection of Anderson and Jersey. City Manager Bardell noted that the Texas Department of Highways had approved the installation of a signal and the City is attempting to put a temporary signal in by September. City Engineer Ash stated that restriping of the pavement is scheduled to begin in early fall. Councilman Halter suggested that the following precautions be taken: 1) put a stop sign in the bikelane, 2) move or remove the bush on John Black's property to remove a visual hazard, and 3) install a sign on Anderson asking motorists to "look for bicyclists". Mayor Pro-Tempore Dozier instructed the staff to look into the matter and install traffic markings and signs to prevent accidents between motorists and bike riders. Agenda Item No. 3 -- A public hearing on the question of annexing an area of approximately 1600 acres bounded by the East Bypass~ Highway 30, Carter's Creek, Bird Pond and Rock Prairie Roads. City Planner Mayo explained what area is involved in the annexation. No one spoke in favor of the annexation. Mr. Freddie Wolters stated that the land east from the power line to Carter's Creek is not usable land because it consists of 85% flood plain land and therefore not suitable to be in the city limits or to be taxed. Mayor Pro-Tempore Dozier declared the public hearing closed. MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting July 28, 1977 7:00 P.M. Page 2 Agenda Item No. 4 -- Consideration of acquisition of easements in the Community Development Program. Community Development Planner Callaway explained the resolution. Councilman Halter moved that the resolution be adopted. Councilman Ringer seconded the motion. The mtoion passed unanimously, Mayor Bravenec being absent. A~enda Item No. 5 -- Consideration of tree placement policy in sidewalk cons t ruction. City Manager Bardell noted that Urban Forester Ploeger and Graduate Design Engineer Fees had made a survey of the trees and shrubs in the right-of-way in which the sidewalks will be constructed. City Manager Bardell stated that it is the staff opinion that the replacement cost of trees and large shrubs in the right-of-way would run from $1,500 to $1,800. Urban Forester Ploeger stated that there are some locations where it would be impossible to go around the trees with the sidealks and stay within the right-of-way. City Engineer Ash noted that the $1,500 to $1,800 amount would only amount to a replacement value of approixmately twenty dollars ($20) a tree -- not a replacement value for large trees. City Engineer Ash also stated that if such a policy were started, it will set a precedent for all construction on City right-of-ways. Councilman Gardner stated that he did not believe that all construction in right-of-ways would be affected. He also noted that the City should try to go around the shrubs if at all possible and compensate the owners where unable to detour. Mayor Bravenec joined the meeting. City Manager Bardell stated that if such a policy is to be started on the bondprogram issue, there should be a twenty dollar ($20) limit placed on the amount per tree. Councilman Gardner moved to establish a policy, for this sidewalk project only, to avoid all unnecessary disturbance of significant growth in the right-of-way where feasible and where it is not feasible and a plant has to be moved, that there be compensation in the amount recommended, not to exceed a maximum of twenty dollars ($20) a tree. The decision as to which plants will be compensated for will be left up to the City staff. Councilman Halter seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: FOR --- Councilmen Ringer, Gardner, Halter, Stephenson AGAINST --- Mayor Pro-Tempore Dozier ABSTAINING --- Mayor Bravenec MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting July 28, 1977 7:00 P.M. Page 3 Mayor Pro-Tempore Dozier stated that he voted against the policy because he didn't feel that is can be properly worked out as to who will be compensated and in what amount. Mayor Pro-Tempore Dozier returned the chair to Mayor Bravenec. Agenda Item No. 6 -- Consideration of bid tabulations on a modulance. Fire Chief Landua stated that if the City is to continue providing all services including standby and transfers, three units will be necessary. He also recommended the purchase of a third vehcile. Councilman Dozier moved to accept the bid of Summers Ambulance and Coach Sales in the amount of $31,897.95. Councilman Halter seconded the motion. The motion to accept the bid of Summers Ambulance and Coach Sales in the amount of $31,897.95 passed unanimously. Mayor Bravenec stated that the County has requested that a formal inter- governmental agreement be drawn up to lease the ambulance. Councilman Halter moved to authorize the City Attorney to prepare an agree- ment to present to the Council. Councilman Ringer seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 7 -- Consideration of a resolution adopting revisions to the Comprehensive Plan. City Palnner Mayo explained that the resolution was drawn up from previous Council action on the Comprehensive Plan. Councilman Halter moved approval of the resolution adopting the revisions to the Comprehensive Plan. Councilman Ringer seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: FOR --- Mayor Bravenec; Councilmen Halter, Ringer AGAINST --- Councilman Gardner ABSTAINING --- Councilman Stephenson ABSENT --- Councilman Dozier Agenda Item No. 8 -- Consideration of items from the agenda of July 26th. Item No. 6 from July 26 -- Consideration of a preliminary plat of Holleman Court -- Based upon recommendations from the Parks and Recreation Committee concerning the possibility of the use of this tract as a neighborhood park to satisfy the neighborhood park designation on the Comprehensive Plan, now known as the Holik Tract. Councilman Ringer moved to bring the item off~e. Councilman Halter seconded the motion. MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting July 28, 1977 7:00 P.M. Page 4 The motion to bring the item off the table passed unanimously, Councilman Dozier being absent. Director of Parks and Recreation Wojciechowski reviewed the discussion of the Parks and Recreation Committee to allow J. W. Wood to continue with his plat, giving the City about 30 days to make a decision as to whether or not the property is desirable as a park at this time. Councilman Ringer suggested that Mr. Wood be allowed to continue with the final plat and the Parks and Recreation Committee will have a recommendation at the next meeting. Councilman Halter moved to accept the preliminary plat of Holleman Court with the City option to purchase the land within thirty (30) days. Councilman Ringer seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: FOR --- Councilman Ringer, Gardner, Halter, Stephenson AGAINST --- Mayor Bravenec ABSENT --- Councilman Dozier Item No. 8 from July 26 -- Goals program from Parks and Recreation. Mayor Bravenec explained that the goals for Parks and Recreation are a result of previous Council discussions of the needs of the City. TREE PLANTING AND PRESERVATION Arboretum. Development of the Brazos County Arboretum is proceeding well and at a fast pace as a result of the Y.C.C. program that the City has undertaken. Landscape Ordinance & New Construction. The City Forester has received and studied the landscape ordinance. The City Forester will meet with the project review committee when notified that the events discussed warrant his attention. Some leniency should be given to allow planting of shrubs instead of trees in areas where there are low powerlines, nearby buildings or any location where overhead clearance may be a problem. Park Trees. Ail the City parks need some type of tree maintenance. It would be more beneficial to work on pruning and maintenance of the existing trees than to begin a planting program with the parks at this time. Water Truck for Trees. It has been determined that a water trailer would be a simple way of providing this service. This would allow the unit to be pulled behind an existing vehicle whenever it is needed. The Council instructed the department to look into the matter of buying a water tank. Street Plantins. Direction is needed from the City Council as to what type of street planting is desired and the locations intended. Councilman Halter stated that the Community Appearance Committee will look into the issue. MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting July 28, 1977 7:00 P.M. Page 5 Entrances to the City. The City Forester and the Park Planner will study the entrances to the City and propose landscape improvement plans for them. TRASH CLEAN-UP OPEN DUMPING Tree Shredder. A brush chipper could be used to reduce wood refuse to a much smaller volume thus saving landfill space and lowering the number of delivery trips. Price ranges are between $6,500 to $10,000. A demonstration was suggested. CITY PROPERTY APPEARANCE Water Tower Property. A planting plan has been developed by the City Forester in cooperation with the Park Planner at the cost of $162.50 for materials. Councilman Ringer moved to authorize the City staff to plant trees around the water tower property according to the plans. Councilman Gardner seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. PARKS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM UNDER BOND ISSUE Wayne Smith Park. Ail remaining work to be accomplished prior to April 1, 1978. Bee Creek Park. Parking lots and road to be bid in late August or September. Four more tennis courts by the end of 1978. Arboretum development: trails and footbridges are to be built this summer, the Arboretum Association has ordered trees for planting in the fall; water lines are currently under construction. Lincoln Center. Remaining improvements should not be started until the city secures title to the properties at Lincoln Center from the School District. Anderson Park. Park to be completed by April 1, 1978. Councilman Gardner moved to remove the lights and fence from the softball diamond in the development plans. Councilman Halter seconded the motion. The motion failed by the following vote: FOR --- Councilman Garnder AGAINST --- Mayor Bravenec; Councilmen Ringer, Halter ABSENT --- Councilman Dozier Thomas Park. Notification of the B.O.R. grant status will be in October. Oaks Park. Notification of the B.O.R. grant status will be in August. COMPREHENSIVE PARK PLAN Councilman Halter expressed the desire to have the plan done by local people who know more realistically where the park "can" be rather than where it "should" be. MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting July 28, 1977 7:00 P.M. 3. LAND SOLICITATIONS City needs to work up a program for land and money solicitations. Director of Parks and Recreation Wojciechowski noted that getting vehicles and equipment was his main problem at this time. Agenda Item No. 9 -- Other business. Councilman Stephenson stated that he would like to see the rezoning of the Seaback property in the agenda as a public hearing. Mayor Bravenec noted that he would like to clear up rumors about the swimming pool chlorination proceedure. He said that the water had been varified as to standards by both the City and the County. Mayor Bravenec requested that theminutes be more explicit so that tapes would not have to be relied upon. Mayor Bravenec also reminded members of the meeting with the Highway Commission on August 1. Councilman Ringer stated that several citizens had volunteered to help with the traffic study on Glade Street. It was agreed that the study should be done after September 1. Councilman Halter moved that the absence of Councilman Ringer for professional reasons at the August Council Meetings be excused. Councilman Stephenson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. _A~enda Item No. 10 -- Adjourn. Mayor Bravenec declared the meeting adjourned. A~PfROVED d ~ayor ATTEST City Secretary Page 6 Regular City Council Meeting July 28, 1977 7:00 P.H. 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