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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/23/1979 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: VISITORS PRESENT: MINUTES Regular City Council Meeting August 23, 1979 7:00 P.M. Mayor Pro-Tem Halter, Councilmen Ringer, Dozier, Jones, Adams, City Manager Bardell, City Engineer Ash, City Planner Mayo, City Attorney Lewis, Community Development Planner Kee, Assistant Planner Longley, Purchasing Agent Weddle, City Secretary Schroeder, Assistant City Manager, Finance Van Dever Fire Chief Landua, Police Chief Byrd Mayor Bravenec, Councilman Boughton See guest register Agenda Item No.1--Approval of minutes. The minutes were approved as written. Agenda Item No.2--Hear Visitors. No one spoke. Agenda Item No.3--A public he~in~ on the question of the annexation of a 184.8 acre tract located between Highway 30 and the eastward extension of F.M. 60 and the existing eastern City Limits. The petition is in the name of Mr. F.W. Bert Wheeler~ Inc. Mayor Pro-Tem Halter opened the public hearing. When no spoke, the public hearing was closed. Agenda Item No.4--A public hearing on the question of the annexation of a 250 acre tract located between Highway 30 and the eastward extension of F.M.60 from the East Bypass. The petition for annexation is in the name of Texas Instruments~ Inc. The Public hearing was opened. Randy Johnston, attorney for TI, spoke to the Council and told of the impact that TI will have on this area. Mayor Pro-Tem Halter stated that the City was happy to welcome TI. When no one else spoke, the public hearing was closed. Agenda Item No.5--A public hearing on the question of the annexation of a 323.2 acre tract located west of Rio Grande Boulevard and south of R.M. 2818. The petition for annexation is in the name of Area Progress Corp. The public hearing was opened and closed when no one spoke. 02769 REGLrLAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 23, 1979 7:00 P.M. Page 2 Agenda Item No. 6--A public hearing on the question of rezonin~ the Sutton Place Addition from Single Family Residential District R-1 to General Commercial District C-1. The rezonin8 in initiated by the College Station Planning and Zonin~ Commission. City Planner Mayo presented and explained the proposal. The public hearing was opened and closed when no one spoke. A~enda Item No.7--Consideration of an ordinance rezonin~ the above tract. Councilman Dozier moved to table this item because no one was present to represent the area being considered. Councilman Jones seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No.8--Consideration of an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance No.850 as it applies to detached signs~ temporary signs and trailer signs. City Planner Mayo explained the proposed amendment. Councilman Adams asked if a trailer was defined. Councilman Dozier suggested adding a proviso stating that this ordinance does not apply to moving vans and such vehicles. The public hearing was opened and closed when no one spoke. Agenda Item No.9--Consideration of an ordinance amendin~ Ordinance No.850. Councilman Adams moved to table this item. Councilman Jones seconded the motion, which failed by the following vote: For: Councilmen Adams, Jones Against: Councilmen Dozier, Halter, Ringer The general opinion of the Council was the trouble with section 8.D.10. Councilman Ringer suggested that permits be issued for a short period of time for special sales allowing "trailer signs". Councilman Ringer moved that the proposed amendment be passed, with the omission of 8.D.10. Section 8.D.11 would then be labeled "8.D.10, Special Proviso". Councilman Dozier seconded the motion, which passed by the following vote: For: Councilmen Ringer, Dozier, Halter, Jones Against: Councilman Adams. This motion hereby created Ordinance 1174. Agenda Item No.10--A public hearing on the question of adoptin~ an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance No.850 to expand the Jurisdiction of the land- scaping and safety requirements for parkiqg areas in commercial and i~dustrial zones. 0 770 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 23, 1979 7:00 P.M. Page 3 City Planner Mayo presented and explained the proposed amendment. The Public Hearing was opened. Bill Fitch stated that there are some businesses that don't lend themselves to being divided into special cases with a minimum number of parking spaces. The public hearing was closed. Agenda Item No.ll--Consideration of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 850. Councilman Dozier moved that the proposal be adopted, creating Ordinance 1175. Councilman Ringer seconded the motion. After further discussion, Councilman Dozier withdrew his motion, and Councilman Ringer withdrew his second. Councilman Dozier then moved to table the item. Councilman Jones seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The staff is to look into the matter further. Agenda Item No. 12--A public hearing on the question of adopting an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance No.850~ Sections 10-C.2.1. and 13-B.l.to designate filing fees for rezoning and conditional use permit applications by the City Council policy. City Planner Mayo presented and explained the ordinance proposal. The public hearing was opened and closed when no one spoke. Agenda Item No. 13--Consideration of an ordinance amending Ordinance No.850. Councilman Dozier moved that the proposal be accepted, creating Ordinance 1175. Councilman Ringer seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No.14--Consideration of the closing of Holick Street from Jersey to Anna. Donald Neigh, representative from A&M Consolidated School District, explained their request. Councilman Adams stated that the traffic on Timber would be greatly increased and that there are already several accidents per year on Timber. Councilman Jones moved that Holick Street would be closed on a temporary basis with the school district staff and the City staff to work out the details between them. Councilman Ringer seconded the motion, which passed by the following vote: For: Councilmen Halter, Jones, Ringer Against: Councilman Adams Abstaining: Councilman Dozier REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 23, 1979 7:00 P.M. Page 4 A~enda Item No.15--Consideration of fire service to the County. City Manager Bardell explained the problems with the present agreement between the City and the County. He stated that the City had lost $176,730.60 from 1973 to 1979 by serving the County and not being repaid in full. Councilman Dozier moved that the City notify the County of the City's wish to terminate the agreement. Councilman Jones seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. A~enda Item No.16--Consideration of bids on garbage truck. Agenda Item No.17--Consideration of bids on street sweeper. A~enda Item No.18--Consideration of bids on pickup for Police Department. Agenda Item No.19--Consideration of bids on car for Parks Department. Agenda Item No.20--Consideration of bids on 24 picnic tables. A~enda Item No.21--Consideration of bids on self propelled mower. A§enda Item No.22--Consideration of bids on gravel truck. Lee Weddle, purchasing agent, presented the bids and made the following recommendations: garbage truck, low bid, Davis Truck & Equip. - Waco, $29,709.00 street sweeper, low bid, R.B. Everett & Co. -Houston, $12,781.00 pickup, Beal Ford- Bryan, $5,980.00 car, low bid, Beal Ford - Bryan, $5,779.00 picnic tables The Parks Department requested an additional 20 tables low bid, Persenaire, $9,020.00 mower, only bid, Goldthwaites of Texas - Houston, $6895.00 gravel truck, low bid, Twin City Int.- Bryan, $22,000.00 Councilman Ringer moved to accept the staff recommendation. Councilman Dozier seconded the motion, which passed unanimously, Councilman Adams being absent from the room. Agenda Item No.23--Consideration of acRuiring drainage easement on Detroit Street. Councilman Dozier moved -hat the City begin proceedings to acquire the easement. Councilman Jones seconded the motion, which passed unanimously, Councilman Adams being absent from the room. A~enda Item No.24--Consideration of abandonment of a public utility easement on Lot 13~ Block 28~ Southwood V~lley~ Section 9. City Engineer Ash explained the request. Councilman Ringer moved that the City abandon the easement subject to acquiring a proper easement. Councilman Dozier seconded the motion, which passed by the following vote: For: Councilmen Ringer, Dozier, Halter Against: none Abstaining: Councilman Jones O~M Absent: Councilman Adams REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 23, 1979 7:00 P.M. Page 5 Agenda Item No. 25--Consideration of a final plat - vacating and resubdividing Lot 5~ Lakeview Acres. Councilman Dozier moved approval of the plat subject to compliance with P&Z recommendations and subdivision regulations. Councilman Ringer seconded the motion, which passed unanimously, Councilman Adams being absent. .A~enda Item No.26--Consideration of a policy regulating maximum width of drive openings on duplex lots. City Planner Mayo reported the P&Z findings that no change be made. Agenda Item No.27--Closed session to discuss personnel and pending litigation. The Councilmen moved to closed session, and later opened to the public. Agenda Item No.28--Action on closed session items. Councilman Ringer moved that the following persons be named to the Citizen's Advisory Committee for the 1979 Community Development Program: Florence Caldwell, Rosa Mosley, Curley Green, A.G. Searcy, Colonel Andy Anderson, Robert F. White, Mrs. C.K. Leighton, Jack Dean, Rosetta Keaton. Councilman Jones seconded the motion, which passed unanimously, Councilman Adams being absent. A~enda Item No. 29--Council Concerns. The Council had no concerns to discuss with the City Staff. Agenda Item No.30--Ad~ourn. Mayor Pro-Tem Halter declared the meeting adjourned. ATTEST mayor ~o-Tem 0Z773 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 23, 1979 7:00 P.M. PLEASE SIGN BELOW: e e 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36.