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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/14/1980 - Regular Minutes City Council MINUTES Regular City Council Meeting February 14, 1980 7:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: VISITORS PRESENT: Mayor Bravenec, Councilmen Ringer, Boughton, Dozier, Halter, Jones, Adams, City Engineer Ash, Director of Public Works Ford, City Planner Mayo, City Secretary Schroeder, Traffic Engineer Black, Zoning Official Callaway, City Attorney Lewis, Assistant Planner Longley, Purchasing Agent Weddle City Manager Bardell See guest register Agenda Item No. 1--Approval of minutes. The minutes were approved as written. A~enda Item No.2--Hear Visitors. Eddie Portier, 1610 Lemontree, stated that there was a pond in the park behind his home and he wished to have it drained before someone drowned. Bob Brigg, with the College Station Soccer Club, said that Anderson Street was to be striped for the bike lanes, but this area was needed for parking on Saturday mornings. Councilman Jones said that after discussion with the staff, he anticipated no problems with the spring session, and asked that the engineer hold off on the striping until further direction Agenda Item No. 3--A public hearin~ on the question of rezonin8 Lot 1, Block ? of the Woodstock Addition 8enerall¥ located south of and adjacent to Harvey Road and 5,000 feet east of Texas Avenue from Apartment Buildin~ District R-6 to General Commercial District C-1. The application is in the nmm- of Mr. A.B. Syptak, Jr. City Planner Mayo presented and explained the plat. The P&Z Commission denied the request with a 4-3 vote. The public hearing was opened. Clint Phillips, 1704 Glade, said he saw no reason for deviating from the Comprehensive Plan. Linda Couchman, 1413 Magnolia, spoke against the rezoning. Jerry Bishop, representing Mr. Syptak, presented a conceptual plan to the Council and stated that the proposal should be favorably considered. J.P. Watson, P&Z Chairman, stated that the City Engineer controls the curb cuts so this would not cause a problem. Mark Paulson and Charles Gandy also spoke in favor of the rezoning. The public hearing was closed. Regular City Council Meeting February 14, 1980 7:00 P.M. page 2 Agenda Item No. 4--Consideration of an ordinance rezoning the above tract. Councilman Adams moved to rezone the tract C-1. Councilman Jones seconded the motion, which failed by the following vote: For: Councilmen Adams, Jones Against: Councilmen Ringer, Boughton, Dozier, Halter, Mayor Bravenec Agenda Item No.5--Consideration of a master plat - Woodway Village Phase One generally located between Wellborn Road~ West Luther Street and F.M. 2818. City Planner Mayo presented and explained the plat. He said that several lots should be rezoned for townhouses to prevent problems in the future. He stated that the P&Z unanimously approved this. Councilman Boughton moved approval of the plat with the stipulation that the lots be rezoned before the final plat is presented for approval. Councilman Ringer seconded the motion. Councilman Jones moved to table the matter until the rezoning is approved. Councilman Halter seconded the motion, which passed by the following vote: For: Councilmen Boughton, Dozier, Halter, Jones, Adams, Mayor Bravenec Against: Councilman Ringer Agenda Item No. 6--Consideration of a final plat - Whitley Addition located on the southwest corner of the intersection of Southwest Parkway and Welsh Ave. This item passed by consent of the Council. Agenda Item No.7--Gonsideration of a resolution concerning joint City-School election. Councilman Dozier moved to pass resolution 02-14-80-7. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No.8--Consideration of pay policy for election judges and clerks. Councilman Halter moved to increase the pay to the maximum allowed. Councilman Jones seconded the motion, which passed unanimously, Councilman Adams abstaining, and Councilman Dozier absent from the room. Agenda Item No.9--Consideration of contract for services for general election. Councilman Ringer moved to direct the Mayor to enter into the contract. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously, Councilman Dozier absent from the room. Agenda Item No. 10--Consideration of ordinance ordering a general municipal election. Councilman Halter moved approval of the ordinance, creating Ordinance 1205. Councilman Jones seconded the motion, which passed unanimously, Councilman Dozier being absent from the room. Regular City Council Meeting February 14, 1980 7:00 P.M. page 3 Agenda Item No. ll--Consideration of bids on Street Project ST-80-1. City Engineer Ash presented the bids and suggested all be refused. Councilman Ringer moved to reject all bids and to readvertise. Councilman Jones seconded the motion, which passed unanimously, Councilman Dozier being absent. Agenda Item No.12--Consideration of a resolution authorizing the filin~ of an application with the Economic Development Administration for a grant for water systems expansions. Zoning Official Callaway presented the resolution. Councilman Ringer moved to authorize the Mayor to sign resolution 02-14-80-12. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously, Councilman Dozier being absent. Agenda Item No. 13--Consideration of bids on Industrial Drain Cleaning Machine. Purchasing Agent Weddle presented the bid and recommended the only bid by Hugh M. Cunningham for $3737.25. Councilman Adams moved to accept the only bid. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously, Councilman Dozier being absent. Agenda Item No. 14- Consideration of bids on electric distribution materials and construction labors. John Dennison presented the bids and recommended the following: Low bid, Contract CS-79-SB-3, Austin Meter for $48,420.45 Councilman Ringer moved to accept the recommended bid. Councilman Jones seconded the motion, which passed unanimously, Councilman Dozier being absent. Low bid, Contract CS-79-SB-4, Advance Industries for $76,005.00 Councilman Halter moved to accept the low bid. Councilman Dozier seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Low bid, Contract CS-79-SB-5, Delta Electric Construction for $226,000.00 Councilman Ringer moved to accept the low bid. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Low bid, Contra-t CS-79-SB-6, McGraw Edison for $549,838.00 Councilman Halter moved to accept the low bid. Councilman Dozier seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Regular City Council Meeting February 14, 1980 7:00 P.M. page 4 Agenda Item No. 15--Closed session to consider possible pending litigation, personnel and land acquisition. The Council moved into closed session, and later opened to the public. Agenda Item No. 16--Action on closed session items. Councilman Dozier moved to pay Doris Lehew, 1301 Glade, for damages caused by sewer backup, a total of $457.19. Councilman Jones seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Councilman Boughton moved to award the Street Improvement Contract, dated Feb. 14, 1980 to Riewe and Wischmeyer, Inc. in the amount of $69,800.00. Councilman Dozier seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 17--Adjourn. The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. ATTEST REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 1980 7:00 P.M. PLEASE SIGN BELOW: 23 24 25 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36.