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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/13/1980 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: MINUTES Regular City Council Meeting November 13, 1980 7:00 P.M. Mayor Halter, Councilmen Ringer, Boughton, Kelly, Runnels, City Manager Bardell, City Engineer Ash, City Planner Mayo, City Secretary Schroeder, Parks Director Beachy, Assistant Engineer Smith, Energy Coordinator Albrecht, Traffic Engineer Black, Building Official Perry, Fire Marshal Davis, Fire Chief Landua, Assistant City Manager, Finance Van Dever, Ambulance Supervisor Schaer, Assistant Fire Chief Yeagar, Purchasing Agent Weddle Councilmen Jones, Dozier VISITORS PRESENT: See Guest Register Agenda Item No. 1--Approval of minutes. Councilman Boughton pointed out that City Engineer Ash had been called the City Planner in item 4, of the Oct. 23 minutes. Councilman Kelly moved approval of the minutes as corrected. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No.2--Consent Agenda. Bids: 2 Fire Trucks, 1 Ambulance - Fire Dept. Plats: Consideration of a preliminary plat - Woodson Village Fifth Installment, Section 2. Consideration of a final plat - Resubdivision of Reserve Tract A; Parkway Plaza, Section 8. Consideration of a final plat - Foxfire Phase 3. Councilman Runnels asked to remove the discussion of Woodson Village. Mayor Halter asked that the bid consideration be removed. The other two plats passed by common consent of the Council. BIDS: 2 Fire Trucks, 1 Ambulance - Fire Dept. Purchasing Agent Weddle answered questions and stated that FMC had submitted a letter saying that a price increase would not go into effect, but it arrived too late to consider it in the bidding procedure. Bob Elkin, Sunfire & FMC, stated that his bid was about $3000 lower than the next lowest bid according to his letter mailed after the bid opening. Councilman Kelly moved to accept the bids as recommended by the staff. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which passed by the following vote: For: Councilmen Kelly, Boughton, Runnels Against: Mayor Halter, Councilman Ringer REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 13, 1980 7:00 P.M. page 2 Consideration of a preliminary plat - Woodson Village Fifth Installment, Section 2. City Planner Mayo presented and explained the plat. He stated that P&Z recommended the approval 6-1. David Price, developer, answered questions of the Council. He stated that the flood plain would eliminate about 8 of the 30 lots being built on. Mike Jones, 1013 Winding Road, spoke against the approval, as did Eileen Kuvlesky of 804 Hawthorne. Nancy Jones said that Holleman and Hawthorne intersecting would be very dangerous if it was extended all the way through. Bruce Thompson, 100 Winding Road, asked what happened to the original 18 lots planned for the subdivision. Jyles Willis spoke against the rezoning. After considerable discussion between the Council, Mr. Price, the staff and the members of the audience, Councilman Runnels moved to deny the plat. Councilman Ringer seconded the motion. Councilman Ringer stated that he was worried about the Holleman, Hawthorne intersection and the homes proposed for the flood plain. Councilman Runnels said that the plat was incomparable with the neighborhood and agreed with Councilman Ringer. He suggested that this might be a good area for a PUD. The motion passed by the following vote: For: Councilmen Ringer, Runnels, Boughton Against: Mayor Halter, Councilman Kelly Mr. Price asked that the City might be able to come up with a plan that would be acceptable to the city as well as the residents in the area. Agenda Item No. 3--Consideration of a budget fund transfer for the Water Department. Assistant City Manager, Finance explained that $20,000 needed to be transferred from the utility fund contingency. Councilman Runnels moved to transfer the funds. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 4--Consideration of a resolution concerning medical transfer service for indigent patients. City Manager explained that College Station and Bryan ambulances do not go outside the city limits for transfer calls. Bill Thornal of the Medical Transfer Service won't accept midicare of medicaid, and the County needs more money in their fund to cover these transfers. 030 9 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 13, 1980 7:00 P.M. page 3 Mayor Halter suggested that another transfer service was needed to help alleviate such problems. Councilman Ringer moved approval of the resolution, No. 11-13-80-4. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 5--Consideration of acceptance of a petition requesting the annexation of a 10.68 acre tract of land generally located 3~500 feet east of the intersection of F.M. 2818 and Wellborn Road. The petition is presented by Southwood Valley~ Inc. City Planner Mayo pointed out the area being considered on a map. Councilman Ringer moved to accept the petition. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 6--Consideration of chan~in~ the assessment ratio. City Tax Assessor-Collector Schroeder explained that state law required 100% assessment ratio. Councilman Boughton moved approval of resolution 11-13-80-6, which adopted the ratio. Councilman Ringer seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No.7--Consideration of a parkland dedication ord~nmnce. Parks Director Beachy presented the ordinance and suggested several changes. City Attorney Denton stated that section 4-B needs to be deleted, and several legal questions need to be discussed in closed session. Councilman Kelly moved to table this item until further notice. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 8--Discussion of an ordinance re~,,lmtin~ child care facilities. City Manager Bardell stated that the ordinance now on the books needs to be updated. He presented the Council with an updated ordinance, and answered questions along with his assistant, Ms. Albrecht. Judy Warren, an audience membe~ asked several questions and suggested that citizen involvement in writing this ordinance was needed. Councilman Kelly moved to table this item for further discussion at a workshop meeting. Councilman Ringer seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 9--Consideration of granting a permit for a child care facility at 1103 Francis. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 13, 1980 7:00 P.M. page 4 Mark Paulsen, 1506 Lemontree, spoke in favor of Mary Norman being permitted. Judy Warren spoke against the permitting on the basis of traffic increasing. Bill Norman spoke in favor the the permit. Councilman Runnels moved approval of granting a permit. Councilman Kelly seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 10--Consideration of drilling sites and policies City Manager Bardell said that Bryan had recently passed a drilling ordinance and that College Station needs to look into this. The Council agreed to discuss this further at a workshop meeting. Agenda Item No. ll--Hear Visitors. No one spoke. Agenda Item No. 12--Closed session to consider possible pending litigation. The Council moved to closed session and later opened to the public. Agenda Item No. 13--Action on closed session items. Councilman Ringer moved to pay Larry Christensen for his deductable for sewer damages caused to his home. Councilman Kelly seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 14--Adjourn. Mayor Halter declared the meeting adjourned. ATTEST 0 061 REGULAR.CITY COUNCIL MEETING Nov. q'~D1980 7:00 P.M. PLEASE SIGN BELOW: 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 10. ~~ 28. 14. ~ 32. 33. 15. 34. 18. 36.