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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/09/1979 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMINUTES Regular City Council Meeting August 9, 1979 7:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Bravenec, Councilmen Boughton, Dozier, Halter Jones, Adams, City Manager Bardell, City Attorney Lewis, City Engineer Ash, City Planner Mayo, Parks And Recreation Director Beachy, Tax Assessor-Collector Zoning Official Callaway, Assistant City Planner Longley, Housing Coordinator Kee MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilmen Ringer VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register Agenda Item No. 1--Approval of Minutes. The minutes were approved as read. Agenda Item No.2--Hear Visitors. Jim Blackburn, Sandy Circle, questioned the ordinances governing weeds and tall grass. He also stated that a local convenience store had a building construction office and a real estate office located in the store. He auestioned the legality of this. City Planner Mayo stated that the City had some recourse against the real estate business, but little or none against the building construction company. Gabe Aloni, of Angelina Street, explained his problem with building parking facilities for duplexes. The Mayor told Mr. Aloni that this would be brought before the P&Z next week. Bill Fitch asked if he could have a street sweeper service the Southwood Valley area. Agenda Item No.3--Action on items discussed at Workshop meeting on August 8, 1979. Community Development Planner Callaway presented a draft letter to send to HUD for Council approval. Councilman Halter moved to direct the Mayor to sign the letter. councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which passed by the following vote: For: Councilmen Boughton, Halter, Jones, Mayor Bravenec Against: Councilman Adams Absent: Councilman Dozier 0Z764 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AuguSt 9, 1979 7:00 P.M. Page 2 Councilman Halter moved to allocate the Hotel-Motel Tax in the following manner: 1/4 of the total being split between the Information and Hospitality Center and the Chamber of Commerce, with a minimum of $22,000 to the Information Center, 1/8 of the total to the Brazos Valley Arts Council, with the stipulation that College Station programs are implemented, 5/8 of the total to the fund for the Community Center. This allocation will stand for the next 3 (three) years with the overview of the Council. Councilman Jones seconded the motion, which passed unanimously, Councilma. Dozier abstaining. Councilman Halter moved that a committee was needed to meet with the School Board to discuss land acquisition. He asked the Mayor to take care of the matter. Councilman Dozier seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Councilman Jones moved that the following people be appointed to the Comprehensive Planning Committee: Roy Kelley, Chairman, Jack Upham, Martha Camp, Clint Bertrand, Percy Mims, Irma Jefferson, Claude Davis, Gayle Waggoner, Phil Callahan, Allen Swaboda, Ed Davis and Lambert Wilkes. Councilman Halter seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No.4--Consideration of an a~plication to the Interstate Commerce Commission by Arrow Coach Lines, Inc. offering additional bus service for passengers and package express. Councilman Halter moved that the Mayor sign the application. Councilman Dozier seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Agenda I~em No.5--Consideration of an ordinance vacatLi~.g the right-of- way of Shenandoah Drive. Councilman Halter moved that the right-of-way be vacated, creating Ordinance No. 1173. Councilman Dozier seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No.6--Consideration of a preliminary plat - Southwood Terrace, Section 2. This item passed by consent of the Council. Agenda Item No. 7--Presentation of a petition requesting annexation of a 59.17 acre tract located on the east side of Texas Avenue, south.of Rock Prairie Road. 0Z765 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 9, 1979 7:00 P.M. Page 3 Councilman Dozier moved to table this item. Councilman Halter seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No.8--Consideration of joint city-school project at South Knoll Elementary. This item was delayed until further notice. Agenda Item No.9--Consideration of an ordinance ~b~ndonin~ Holick Street from Jersey to Anna. This item was delayed until further notice. Agenda Item No.10--Closed session to discuss personnel, land acquisition, and pendinq litigation. The Council moved to closed session, and later reopened to the public. Agenda Item No.ll--Action on closed session items. The Council took no action at this time. Agenda Item No.12--Council concerns. Mayor Bravenec commen~ed on the good work at Bee Creek Park on the bridges. He also asked about designs of culverts to prevent flooding. The Mayor stated that asphalt streets hold up well. He asked about the possibility of requiring bidders in the future to bid asphalt street prices as well as other types. He asked about the progress on Thomas Park Pool, and about the roof repairs being made at Old City Hall and Lincoln Center- Councilman Jones questioned the status of the traffic signal at South- west Parkway and Texas Avenue. Councilman Adams asked about the problems with amended agendas. Agenda Item No.13--Adjourn. The meeting was adjourned. ATTEST 0Z766 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 9, 1979 7:00 P.M. PLEASE SIGN BELOW: 32. 33. 34. 35. 18. 36.