HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/08/1978 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting
February 8, 1978
4:00 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Bravenec; Councilmen Ringer, Gardner, Dozier, Halter,
Stephenson, Hazen; Director of Public Works Ford; City
Engineer Ash; City Planner Mayo; Director of Parks and
Recreation Wojciechowski; City Attorney Lewis
MEMBERS ABSENT:
City Manager Bardell
VISITORS PRESENT:
See guest register
Agenda Item No. 1 -- Consideration of a contract for design services for the
proposed Thomas Park swimming pool.
Director of Parka and Recreation Wojciechowski presented the contract from
Mr. Lawrence E. Hans for the proposed design of the swimming pool in Thomas
Park.
Mayor Bravenec questioned the use of stainless steel pools.
Councilman Halter moved to accept the contract contingent upon the City Manager's
approval following a study of stainless steel pools.
It was also decided to consider moving the pool heating equipment at Bee Creek Park
to Thomas Park.
Councilman Stephenson seconded the motion.
The motion passed by the following vote:
FOR --- Councilmen Gardner, Halter, Stephenson, Hazen; Mayor Bravenec
AGAINST --- None
ABSTAINING --- Councilman Dozier
ABSENT --- Councilman Ringer
Agenda Item No. 2 -- Recommendation from Parks Board concernin~ parkland
dedication in RainTree Subdivision.
Mr. Wojciechowski explained the Park Committee's recommendation of accepting
the 2.28 acres of land in the RatnTree Subdivision.
Councilman Dozier moved that the Council accept the recommendation of the Park
Committee for parkland dedication of 2.28 acres for RainTree Subdivision.
Councilman Halter seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 3 -- Consideration of a request from the College Station
Recreation Council for financial support for July 4th celebration.
Councilman Dozier moved authorization of $1,400.00 for financial support of
the July 4th celebration.
Councilman Halter seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
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Asenda Item No. 4 -- Consideration of a resolution adop~ Minute Order No.
73946 of the Texas Department of Highways and Public Transportation concerning
widening of F.M. 60 West.
Director of Public Works Ford reminded the Council that the City may not be able
to handle the University's part of the funds.
Councilman Dozier moved acceptance of the Minute Order subject to the condition
that the City's share will be $19,190.00 and the University's share will be
$55,630.00 or the contract price.
Councilman Halter seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 5 -- Consideration of a final plat -- Sutton Place -- located
west of and adjacent to the East Bypass, approximately 2000 feet south of Harvey
Road.
Councilman Dozier moved approval of the final plat subject to the side lot line
between Lots 1 and 2 being moved over 30 feet in a southeasterly direction.
Councilman Halter seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 6 -- Consideration of bids on electrical equipment.
Mr. John Denison, Electric Power Engineers, explained the bids received from
A&M Construction Co. and Gulf States, Inc. and recommended the A&M Construction
bid of $270,447.75.
Councilman Dozier moved awarding the contract to A&M Construction for the
low bid of $270,447.75 for the estimated electrical construction needs of the
City for the year 1978.
Councilman Halter seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 7 -- Consideration of Easterwood Airport Support.
Councilman Stephenson moved that College Station pledge $30,000.00 to the
support of Easterwood Airport.
Councilman Dozier seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
A~enda Item No. 8 -- Closed session to discuss pending litigation and land
acquisition.
The Council convened to closed session and later re-opened the meeting.
A~enda Item No. 9 -- Adjourn.
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
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February 8, 1978
4:00 P.M.
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