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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/24/1980 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMINUTES Regular City Council Meeting April 24, 1980 7:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Ringer, Boughton, Dozier, Kelly, Jones, Runnels, Assistant City Manager, Finance Van Dever, City Planner Mayo, Traffic Engineer Black, City Secretary Schroeder, Community Development Planner Kee, Assistant Planner Longley, Zoning Official Callaway, Parks Director Beachy, Purchasing Agent Weddle, Fire Chief Landua,Housing Development Coordinator Styles, Chief Training Officer Yeagar, City Attorney Lewis MEMBERS ABSENT: City Manager Bardell VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register Agenda Item No. 1--Approval of minutes. Councilman Runnels moved approvai of the minutes as written. Councilman Kelly seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No.2--Hear Visitors. This item was delayed until further in the meeting to allow the City Attorney to arrive and make a decision on Susan Dailey's request to sell beer in the parks. Agenda Item No.3--Presentation by Paul Cox and Bill ~ancaster from Community Education concerning the Parks Surve~y. Paul Cox presented the results from the survey and answered questions of the Council. Agenda Item No. 4--J~ody Bates to request Hotel-Motel tax funds for the Brazos Valley Arts Council. A~enda Item No. 5--Steve Beachy to request Hotel-Motel tax funds for athletic and ~ecial events. Mr. Beachy addressed both items, and Mrs. Bates later joined the meeting and answered questions of the Council. Councilman Ringer moved to give $1,500 to the Arts Council for the Concert Series. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Councilman Jones moved to give $1,800 to the Parks Department for athletic events. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously, Councilman Dozier abstaining. Agenda Item No.6--Gar¥ Seaback to request extension of late hours for drinking establishments. Mr. Seaback requested a delay for two weeks concerning this item. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 24, 1980 7:00 P.M. page 2 Agenda Item No. 7--Consideration of a contingency transfer. Finance Director Van Dever explained the request of fund transfers to cover the new electrical distribution lines for $250,000.00 and annual service of Vinson & Elkins for $9,305.00. Councilman Boughton moved approval of the transfer of funds. Councilman Ringer seconded the motion, which passed by the following vote: For: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Ringer, Boughton, Jones, Runnels Against: Councilmen Kelly, Dozier Agenda Item No. 8--Consideration of a resolution supporting_the operation of a Section 8 moderate rehabilitation program in con3unction with Brazos Va%le¥ Development Council. Comminuty Development Planner Kee explained the resolution and answered questions of the Council. She explained that College Station would request 8-10 units for its share. Councilman Dozier moved approval of resolution 4-24-80-08. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No.9--Consideration of an ordinance ordering improvement of a certain portion of Southwest Parkway, providing the necessary matters incidental thereto~ ~ncluding directing the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications thereto. Traffic Engineer Black explained the proposed ordinance. Councilman Ringer moved approval of Ordinance No. 1217. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. A~enda Stem No. 10--Consideration of an ordinance approving and adopting the plans and specifications for the improvement of certain portions of Southwest Parkways. and directing for advertisement of bids for such improvements. Councilman Ringer moved approval of Ordinance No. 1218. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion. Citizens were invited to speak, but none did so. The motion passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. ll--Con~ideration of requests to advertise for bids. Councilman Dozier moved to authorize the staff to go for bids on a pumper, ambulance and rescue type vehicle provided that funds can be found. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Assistant City Manager, Finance Van Dever explained City Manager Bardell's memo and answered questions of the Council concerning the City borrowing from itself. Councilman Jones moved to table this item. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 24, 1980 7:00 P.M. page 3 Agenda Item No 12--Consideration of bids. Purchasing Agent Weddle presented the bids and recommended the following: Bird Kultgen bid for a new truck cab and chassis for the Water and Sewer Dept. for $12,645.00 with a 6 week delivery date, and the Motor Truck Equipment Corp. low bid for the body for $3,516.79. Councilman Jones moved approval of the recommendation. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously, Councilman Dozier abstaining. Portable Fault Gas Detector for the Electrical Department, low bid by McGraw Edison for $2,200.57. Councilman Ringer moved approval of the staff recommendation. Councilman Jones seconded the motion, which passed unanimously, Councilman Dozier ab stain ing. Concession and Office Building for Krenek Tap Park, Jan-Wick Homes low bid of $39,728.00 with 120 day delivery. Councilman Jones moved approval of the recommendation. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Automatic Chemical Control System for pools, Kestran Inc. low bid for $5,480. Councilman Kelly moved approval of the recommendation. Councilman Ringer seconded the motion, which passed unanimously, Councilman Dozier abstaining. Identification Card System, Polaroid Corp. (Cambridge, Mass.) bid for $2,750.00 Councilman Kelly moved to table this item. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 2--Hear Visitors (continued). Susan Dailey asked for permission to sell beer at a softball game. City Attorney Lewis stated that he saw no provlems if the Alcoholic Beverage Commission had given their permission. Mayor Halter stated that this was a policy decision and he wanted to consider it further and possibly hold a public hearing. Permission was not granted. Agenda Item No. 13--Consideration of a variance from curb cut policy. Traffic Engineer Black explained the request from the Bank of A&M and the problem with granting the variance. Councilman Kelly moved to table this item. Councilman Dozier seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. OZgZ REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 24, 1980 7:00 P.M. page 4 Agenda Item No. 14--Closed session to consider pending litigation, personnel and land acquisit ion. The Council moved to closed session, and later opened to the public. Agenda Item No. 15--Action on closed session items. Councilman Jones nominated Councilman Ringer to serve as Mayor Pro-Tempore. Councilman Kelly seconded the motion, after Councilman Runnels moved to cease nominations. The motion passed unanimously to elect Councilman Ringer Mayor Pro-Tempore. Finance Director Van Dever recommended Hereford, Lynch & Co. of Conroe for the municipal auditor. Councilman Dozier moved to accept the recommendation. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Councilman Ringer moved to appoint Dr. Sarah Jones to the Arts Council as a representative of the City. Councilman Jones seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Councilman Dozier moved to appoint T.O. Walton as City Health Officer. Councilmen Kelly seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Councilman Ringer moved to appoint Glenn Schroeder as City Secretary and Verda Beasley as Assistant City Secretary. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Councilman Ringer moved to appoint Neeley Lewis as City Attorney. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Councilman Runnels moved to appoint Ken Robison as Municipal Court Judge. Councilman Jones seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Councilman Ringer moved to appoint Bob Logan as a member of the Student Loan Board. Councilman Jones seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Councilman Jones moved to instruct the City Attorney to settle for $500 for damages caused to a balcony at Monaco Apartments by a Sanitation Truck. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Councilman Ringer moved to appoint Anne Hazen, J.P. Watson and Jim Gardner to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a two year term and Patrick Maher for a two year term as Chairman. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Councilman Boughton moved to appoint the following for two year terms to the Ambulance Advisory Committee: Dr. Harry Lipscomb Gary Knight Debbie Gus tavus REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 24, 1980 7:00 P.M. page 5 Councilman Ringer seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Councilman Runnels moved to appoint the following to the Community Appearance Committee for two year terms: Eileen Kramer Michael Murphy J.W. Wood Robert White Be th Martell Clara Sandstedt A1 Pedulla Jelena Dj uric Councilman Jones seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Councilman Runnels moved to appoint the following to the Easterwood Airport Zoning Board for two year terms: James S. (Buck) Noel Joe Sawyer Bill Koehler Councilman Jones seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Councilman Runnels moved to appoint the following to the Easterwood Joint Board of Adjustments for two year terms: Joe Sawyer Chris Mathewson Councilman Dozier seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Councilman Dozier moved to appoint the following to the Electrical Examining Board for two year terms: Geroge Ford John Dennison Councilman Jones seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Councilman Ringer moved to appoint the following to the Parks and Recreation Committee for two year terms: David Hill, Chairman Stev~n Biles Dee Springer Councilman Jones seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Councilman Ringer moved to appoint the following to the Safety Committee for two year terms: Jim Copp, Chairman David Ruesink Gene Benton Charles Zipp Coyle Gougler Charles Powell, ex officio representing TAMU Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. O 9Z7 Councilman Boughton moved to appoint the following as members of the Zoning Board of Adjustments for two year terms: REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 24, 1980 7:00 P.M. Wes Harper, Chairman Gale Wagner Jack Upham page 6 Anne Loupot Daughety, alternate Councilman Kelly seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 16--Consideration of a resolution regarding the Student Loan Program. Councilman Dozier suggested that the Council dispense with the reading of the resolution. Councilman Ringer moved approval of the resolution with Bob Logan added as a member. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 17--Council Concerns. Council members suggested that Council Concerns and Hear Visitors should trade places on the agenda. Councilman Jones asked about the light at Southwest Parkway. Councilman Runnels asked about the intersection at Jersey and Timber. Councilman Ringer reminded the Council that some parks still need naming. Councilmen Jones, Boughton and Ringer will form a committee to discuss this. Mayor Halter stated that the Animal Control Task Force committee needs to meet to discuss a common animal shelter for the county. Agenda Item No. 18--Adjourn. The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. ATTEST Secretary RESOLUTION NO. 4-24-80-16 WHEREAS, the members of this governing body recognize that a college education is a valuable asset and a student's inability to meet all of the financial commitments should not prevent the obtaining of an education when it is possible to obtain financing for such educational opportunities; and WHEREAS, it has been called to the attention of this governing body that a program for financing student educational loans at the college or university level through the United States Office of Education may be made available to residents and students of this area through the formation of a non-profit corporation with the power to sell bonds in order to acquire student loan notes and it appears that under present procedure the interest on bonds issued by the corporation would be exempt from federal income tax and the income of the corporation would not be subject to federal income tax; and WHEREAS, it is the further understanding of this governing body that this City will in no way or manner become financially liable as a result of the creation and operation of said non-profit corporation, and will incur no liability for the payment of any debt created by it; and WHEREAS, this governing body desires to assist in the furtherance of the education and aspirations of young people in the area; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION: SECTION 1. That the following named persons: Taylor Riedel John Koldus O. M. Holt Bob Logan are requested, on behalf of this governing body, to review the proposed student loan program and establish, re-establish or reorganize a non-profit corporation with the power to operate and finance a student loan program. SECTION 2. That such persons are further requested to act as Directors of such corporation in the development and implementation of a plan to determine the economic feasibility and viability of the plan. At such time as the development of the plan has been completed, a report shall be made to this council for its review and approval and such report shall be made prior to finalization of any financing plans. SECTION 3. That no bonds shall be issued by the nonprofit corporation without the approval of this Council including approval as to the rates of interest. RESOLUTION NO. 4-24-80-16 Page 2 SECTION 4. That this governing body, while recognizing the ad- vantages of a post secondary education, also recognizes that its powers in the field of education are limited, being only those conferred by Chapter 53 of the Texas Education Code. In no event shall any funds of the City ever be appropriated to or for the use of such non-profit corporation when formed. SECTION 5. It is found and determined that no higher education authority has heretofore been created by this governing body under the provisions of Chapter 53 of the Texas Education Code for the purpose of (1) constructing or acquiring any buildings for use by an institution of higher learning within this city or (2) acquiring student loan notes. SECTION 6. That the establishment of the non-profit corporation shall be a joint effort with the City of Bryan, each City appointing an equal number of the Board of Directors. SECTION 7. This resolution shall be effective from and after its passage and it is so resolved. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 24th day of ADril , 1980 ATTEST: Gary-~-~f. ~{%~r-,- Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Neeley Lewis, City Attorney 0 330 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 24, 1980 7:00 P.M. PLEASE SIGN BELOW: 9. 17. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 18. 36.