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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/14/1978 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMINUTES Regular City Council Meeting December 14, 1978 7'00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT- Mayor Bravenec; Councilmen Ringer, Boughton, Hazen, Adams, Halter; City Engineer Ash, Assistant Engineer Fees, City Planner Mayo, Community Development Planner Calloway, P&Z Chairman Stover, Director of Public Works Ford, Fire Chief Landua, Police Chief Byrd, City Attorney Lewis, Parks and Recreation Director Beachy MEMBERS ABSENT- Councilman Dozier VISITORS PRESENT' See guest register Councilman Halter joined the meeting mid-session as he was away on city business. Councilman Hazen moved to excuse Councilman Dozier and Halter from the meeting. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Agen. da Item No.l~--Approval of minutes of previous meetings. The minutes were approved as read. Agenda Item No.2--Hear Visitors. Anne Bell, with the Information and Hospitality Center of Brazos Valley, presented several reports to the Council. Included were' present budget, money 'spent to date, advisory committee members, the board of directors, and a copy of the by laws. Agenda Item No.3--Public hearing on the question of rezoninR a 21.08 acre tract located eastL of and adjacent to_ the. East Bypass and adjoi_ning the Emerald Forest Addition f. rom Single Family Residential District R-1 and Agricultural/Open District A-O to Administrative/Professional District A-P. The application is in the name of Haldec, Inc. City Planner Mayo presented and explained the proposed plat. The public hearing was opened, and when no one spoke, it was closed. Agenda Item No.4--Consideration of an ordinance rezoning the above tract. Councilman Hazen moved to approve the plat as proposed. Councilman Ringer seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No.5--Public Hearing on the question of rezoning a 6.21 acre tract located approximately 600 feet east of Texas Avenue a.nd 300 fleet south of the intersection of Texas Avenue and Sterling Street from Apartment Bui~l~ding District R-4 to Genreal Commercial District C-1. The application is in the name of Mr. Charles F. Johnson. MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting December 14, 1978 7'00 P.M. Page 2 City Planner Mayo presented.and explained the proposed rezoning. The Public Hearing was opened. Charles Johnson presented the rendition of the proposed storage facility he has planned for the site. Mr. L. Kirkpatrick asked what the owner's intentions were for the poroperty. He stated that Mr. Johnson was not the owner. He also stated that he was opposed to the rezoning as were several other persons not present at the meeting. Agenda Item No. 6--.Consi~deration of an ordinance rezoning the above tract. Councilman Hazen stated that she would vote against the ordinance bedause she felt that there was plenty of other commercial space in the area for this type of business, and because it was inconsistent with the comprehensive plan. Councilman Adams moved to rezone the land C-i, approving Ordinance 1140. Councilman Ringer seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: For' Councilmen Ringer, Adams, Boughton Against: Mayor Bravenec, Councilman Hazen Agenda Item No. 7--Public He.ari~ng on the. j question of amending_the City of College Station 1977 Community Development Program to make funds available for housing rehabilitation. Community Development Planner Calloway stated that the three HUD requirements needed in order for College Station to receive Community Development Funds included housing rehabilitation. He presented proposals for amending the budget to help meet these requirements. One of these proposals he stressed was using street improvement funds to help with this area, and later replacing the money. Councilman Hazen stated that she was reluctant to give up street improvements in order to improve housing, but the funds should come from somewhere. Councilman Adams asked who owned the lots along Detroit and Nevada Streets, the streets which would lose the street improvement funds, if deemed necessary. The Public Hearing was opened. Tommy Preston stated that he agreed to proceed with the street improvements because housing funds were not available. Melvin Rucker said that the water drainage on his street, Pasler, is bad, and street lights are needed. He asked that the city not leave the streets half paved. Mr. Preston said that the city used to require citizens to pay for lights, but not at one point in time. He also stated that this policy is in effect again. He asked the councilmen to come down Churchill to Avenue B, crossing Pasler, and to check the drainage problem. Mr. W.D. Fitch said that the city should gamble and use the funds from the street improvement fund to possibly obtain the CD funds from HUD. The Public Hearing was closed. MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting December 14, 1978 7'00 P.M. Page 3 Agenda Item No.8--Consideration of the above amendment. Councilman Adams moved to table the item. He later withdrew his motion. Councilman Ringer moved to adopt the amendment with the implication to fund Detroit and Nevada Streets with other funds in the future. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote' For- Councilmen Ringer, Boughton, Mayor Bravenec Against' Councilman Adams Absent' Councilmen Hazen Agenda Item No.9--Consideration of a pro-rata ordinance providing for extension water and sewer lines. Mayor Bravenec suggested postponing this item until the next workshop session, in order that it can be thoroughly discussed. He also asked that the builders interested in the ordinance be notified. Agenda Item No.10--Consideration of preliminary goals for the City of College Station element of the proposed Areawide Housing_ .Oppor.t,unities Plan. Community Development Planner Calloway explained the basic plan and turned the floor over to John Emerson, Regional Planner for BVDC. Emerson further explained goals to help persons of lower income, and how BVDC is matching their needs with existing programs. He asked for goals from the Council at this time and for a letter in the future describing programs that the Council feels might help in the future. Community Development Planner Calloway reviewed the one and three year goals. Mr. Emerson answered questions from the Council. Councilman Halter joined the meeting, and moved to approve the BVDC goals. Councilman Ringer seconded the motion, which passed by the following vote: For- Councilman Ringer, Boughton, Halter, Mayor Bravenec Against' Councilman Adams Abstaining' Councilman Hazen Ag_enda Item No.ll--Consideration of a final plat vacating and resubdivision of the McCulloch Industrial Area located west of and adjacent to F.M. 2154 between Luther Street and Southwest parkway_.. City Planner Mayo presented and explained the proposed plat. City Manager Bardell gave alternatives in acquiring the right-of-way from the owner. Lorita R. Covington, trustee for McCullough, Explained her request for vacating the plat. Councilman Halter moved the vacating be granted. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. · 02611 MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting December 14, 1978 7'00 P.M. Page 4 Agenda Item No. 12--Consideration of a preliminary plat-Dexter Place located generally between Welsh Aven_ue, Hpll.ema. n Drive..and Caudill Street. City Planner Mayo presented and explained the proposed plat. W.D. Fitch presented an area plat and explained the traffic situation of the whole area rather than the single street plat presented earlier. Councilman Boughton moved to approve the plat as drawn with no stub-out on Haines. Councilman Hazen seconded the motion. Councilman Adams moved to amend the motion to open Dexter up to the southwest with no stub-out on Haines. Councilman Halter seconded the amendment to the motion. The amendment failed by the following vote' For' Councilmen Halter, Adams Against' Councilmen Ringer, Boughton, Hazen, Mayor Bravenec Councilmen Adams then moved to table the entire item until the P&Z could review the situation. The motion failed for lack of a second. Discussion followed including the issue that the plat would return to the P&Z Commission for further consideration despite the motion. Councilman Halter moved to table the item. Councilman Ringer seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: For: Councilmen Halter, Ringer, Adams, Mayor Bravenec Against: Councilmen Boughton, Hazen Agenda Item No.13--Consideration of a preliminary plat-Chalet Village located east of and adjacent to Welsh Avenue between Holleman Drive and Concho Place. This item passed by consent. Agenda Item No.14--Consideration of a Final Plat-Sunrise Place, Phase I located north of and adjacent to F.M. 2818 approximately 2000 feet west of Southwood Drive. City Planner Mayo presented the plat and explained a possible variance included in the approval of the plat. The City Engineer explained the variance further. This item passed by consent, Councilman Ringer moved to reconsider item No, 13 with the objection of including preliminary plat requirements. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Councilman Ringer moved to approve the plat subject to the required information being shown on the plat. Councilman Halter seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. 0Z61 MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting December 14, 1978 7'00 P.M. Page 5 Agenda Item No.15--Consideration of a resolu~t~i.on r_egar.ding a~dditional funding for radio equipment for Police Department. City Manager Bardell explained the need for more radios. Councilman Ringer moved approval that the Mayor be authorized to sign the resolution approving the purchase. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, whidh passed unanimously. Agenda Item No.16--Consideration of bids on Fire Apparatus. City Manager Bardell explained the bids. Fire Chief Landua recommended the Martin Apparatus And Equipment Co. bid for $20,682.00 Councilman Halter moved approval of the recommended bid. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 17--Consideration of bids for trucks for public works and building official. Director of Public Works Ford presented and explained the bids. He recommended the Tom Light Chevrolet bid for the 3/4 ton cab chasis for $5525.10. He also recommended the Tom Light Chevrolet bid for 1/2 ton truck for the electrical inspector for $4976.85. He also recommended the bid from Twin City International Inc. for 3/4 ton (water and sewer department) truck for $3500.00. Councilman Ringer moved approval of all three of the recommendations for the bids. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No.18--Consideration of bids on metal shelving for new warehouse. Director of Public Works Ford explained the bids. He recommended News Office Supply bid for $17,828.58. Councilman Halter moved approval of the recommended bid. Councilman Adams seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Asenda Item No. 19--Consideration of award of contract on swimming pool air supported cover. Director of Parks and Recreation Beachy presented the bids and recommended the Polydynamics bid for $19,652.42. He plans to cover the expense by deleting money for an equipment trailer budgeted earlier and by eleminating a portion of the Lincoln Center improvements from the Revenue Sharing Budget. Councilman Ringer moved acceptance of the bid recommended, with funds coming from deletion of the equipment trailer purchase, donations from J. Lester and the swim team. and other sources to be investigated in order to execute the purchase. 0 613 MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting December 14, 1978 7'00 P.M. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Page 6 Agenda Item No. 2.0--Con. s~ideration ..of. Krenek Tap Funding Ap.plication. Director of Parks and Recreation Beachy presented the preliminary plan, and he answered questions of the Council. Agenda Item No . 21-- Co unc il Concerns. Councilmen Adams asked for an update on the utility billing problems. The Mayor asked for more information on the garbage dumpsters. The Mayor also asked for possible entries for the Black and White Ball Princess nominee. Blythe Hazen was mentioned as a possibility. Councilman Ringer asked about the status of the street lights on University Drive. He also reported on the Utility Rate Study Committee progress. He asked if the Council wanted a cost of service study or a class of service study presented for study. _~_g.enda Item No. 22--Closed Session, The Council moved into closed session, and came into open session after their discussion. Councilman Ringer moved to pay Briarwood Apartments $215 for payment for a damaged brick wall caused by a city vehicle. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Councilman Ringer moved to send the Linda Gibson case to the insurance company. Damages caused to her car by a street department 9ehicle amounted to $1200.00. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Councilman Ringer moved to pay Frank Thomas $50.40 for damages to his plumbing. Councilman Adams seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No.. 23.--Adjourn. The meeting was declared adjourned. AP ROVED / ATTEST City Secretary REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 14, 1978 7:00 P.M. PLEASE SIGN BELOW: 1. 19. / ,' 3 21. ~ ~:, ~.~.., ~cx.,; /'~-"-~--~~' "~ 22. . , / " / ' ~ I~F)~ ~~.~.,~,,.~~ 2~. ~o. '~ C. . 12. 30. 13. 31. 14. 32. 15. 33. 16. 34. 17. 35. 18. 36. 0Z6i5