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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/12/1980 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMINUTES Regular City Council Meeting June 12, 1980 7:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Ringer, Boughton, Dozier, Jones, Kelly, Runnels, City Manager Bardell, City Planner Mayo, City Engineer Ash, City Secretary Schroeder, Parks and Recreation Director Beachy, Purchasing Agent Weddle, Police Chief Byrd, Assistant City Manager, Finance Van Dever MEMBERS ABSENT: None VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register Agenda Item No. 1--Approval of minutes. Councilman Runnels moved approval of the minutes. Councilman Dozier seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Asenda Item No. 2--A public hearing on the question of rezon~ng Lot 20 of the Meadowland Addition located west of and adjacent to Meadowland Street and approximately 800 feet north of the intersection of University Drive and Meadowland Street from General Commercial District C-1 to Apartment Building District R-5. The application is in the name of Home Finder Realty. City Planner Mayo presented and explained the plat and answered questions of the Council. The public hearing was opened. Phyllis Hobson, Homefinder Realty and owner, answered questions of the Council. The public hearing was closed. Agenda Item No. 3--Consideration of an ordinance rezonin$ the above tract. Councilman Ringer moved approval of the rezoning, creating Ordinance No. 1220. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which passed by the following vote: For: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Ringer, Boughton, Dozier, Kelly, Jones Against: Councilman Runnels Agenda Item No. 4--A public hearing on the question of adopting an ordinance amending the zoning, ordinance No. 850, revising the site plan permit process for multi-family residential projects. City Planner Mayo explained the proposed change and answered questions of the Council. The public hearing was opened and closed when no one spoke. Agenda Item No. 5--Consideration of an ordinance concerning the above amendment. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 12, 1980 7:00 P.M. page 2 Councilman Ringer moved approval of Ordinance No. 1212, amending Ordinance No. 850. Councilman Kelly seconded the motion, which passed by the following vote: For: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Ringer, Boughton, Dozier, Kelly, Jones Against: Councilman Runnels Councilman Runnels stated that he was opposed to cutting down on the citizen input. Agenda Item No. 6--Consent Ag.enda. a. Consideration of a final plat - University Industrial Center. b. Reconsideration of an animal permit at 1016 Walton. These items passed by consent of the Council. Agenda Item No.7--Consideration of a resolution adopting the 1980 tax roll. Councilman Kelly moved to adopt Resolution 06-12-80-7. Councilman Ringer seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No.8--Consideration of a street name chan~e. Councilman Dozier moved to accept the staff recommendation to change the name of Village Drive between Holleman and Brentwood to Bartholow Drive. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 9--Consideration of 1980 Water Systems Contract bids. Bill Wischmeyer, consulting engineer, presented the bids and recommended the following low bids: Contract B, Dowling Pump Station to Malek Construction for $1,662,570.00, Contract C, 3.0 MG Reservoir, to ?DM Hydrostorage, In~ for $434,800, and Contract F, Lines, to Clouse Construction, Inc. for $1,066,684.00. Councilman Dozier moved to accept the low bids. Councilman Kelly seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 10--Consideration of namin~ College Station parks. Councilman Ringer, chairman of the park naming committee, explained the proposed changes including: naming the park on Krenek Tap Road, College Station Central Park, the park on Dexter & Haines, Gabbard Park, the park on Anderson & Holleman, Anderson Athletic Park and the park on Lemon Tree, Lemon Tree Park. The pool at Thomas Park is to be called Thomas Park Pool and a plaque is to be placed there thanking Jack Lester for his contribution for the pool cover. Councilman Ringer moved that these names be adopted and that the plaque be placed at Thomas Park Pool. O~~ REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 12, 1980 7:00 P.M. page 3 Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Councilman Ringer pointed out that other parks need to be named. Asenda Item No. il--Consideration of Council policy concerning concessions in parks. City Manager Bardell explained the current ordinance governing vending in parks and along the boulevards. After discussion by the Council. the members agreed to refer this item to the Parks and Recreation Committee. Agenda Item No. 12--Consideration of an ordinance establishing a reserve police force. City Manager Bardell presented the proposed ordinance and explained the need for such. Councilman Kelly moved approval of the ordinance, creating Ordinance No. 1222. Councilman Jones seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 13--Hear Visitors. No one spoke. Agenda Item No. 14--Closed session to discuss personnel, pending litigation and land acquisition. The Council moved to closed session and later opened to the public. Agenda Item No. 15--Action on closed session items. Councilman Jones moved to pay Doris Lehew $186.35 for damages caused by a sewer back up. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Councilman Kelly moved to pay Mr. R.L. Skrabanek $25 for plumber's fee following a sewer back up. Councilman Jones seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Councilmen agreed that a member of the Reserve Police Staff can also be employed by the City for contract labor. Councilman Boughton moved to suspend implementation of the requested rate increase for Lone Star Gas Co. for 120 days and to also deny temporary rate relief. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The date for the public hearing was set for Thursday, June 26, 1980. O.Z960 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 12, 1980 7:00 P.M. page 4 Councilman Jones moved to pay J.C. Culpepper $3.25 a square foot for a 60' x 120' tract of land on Kyle Street. Councilman Kelly seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Councilman Kelly moved to appoint the following persons to the Plumbing Appeals and Advisory Board: Donnie Sustaire, Danny Sustaire, Bill Kling, Elrey Ash, Bennie Leudke, Bill Lewis, Steve Hanson, and Mr. Kelly as Council Liaison. Councilman Jones seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 15--Adjourn. Mayor Halter declared the meeting adjourned. ATTEST City Secretary M~~ED REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 12, 1980 7~00 P,M. PLEASE SIGN BELOW: 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. lg. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38.