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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/11/1980 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMINUTES Regular City Council Meeting September 11, 1980 7:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Ringer, Boughton, Dozier, Kelly, Jones Runnels, City Manager Bardell, City Engineer Ash, City Planner Mayo, City Secretary Schroeder, Community Development Planner Kee, Assistant Planner Longley, Assistant Engineer Smith, Traffic Engineer Black, Purchasing Agent Weddle, Assistant City Manager, Finance Van Dever MEMBERS ABSENT: None VISITORS PRESENT: See guest Register A~enda Item No. 1-- Approval of Minutes. Councilman Boughton noted that Councilman Jones left the room during item 10 at the August 28 meeting. The minutes were approved as corrected. A~enda Item No. 2--Public Hearin~ to review 1979 C.D. Pro,ram Performance. Community Development Planner Kee explained the program expenditures totaling 68% of the budget. Detroit and Nevada Streets were left to be completed for the 1979 program. The public hearing was opened and closed when no one spoke. Asenda Item No.3--Public hearing to Consider 1980 C.D. Reprogramming. Community Development Planner Kee explained that the 1980 budget would include Churchill and Pasler improvements for $150,000, but Carolina and Nevada will be deleted in order to finance these. The Public Hearing was opened. A citizen asked when Banks Street would be paved. She was told to contact Ms. Kee. The public hearing was closed. Agenda Item No. 4--Public hearin$ on the question of rezonin8 a 1.754 acre tract located on the southwest corner of the intersection of F.M. 2154 and Jersey Street from Apartment Building District R-6 to Heavy Industrial District M-2. The application is in the name of Arnold Brothers, Inc. City Planner Mayo explained the rezoning and stated that both the staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission recommend approval. The Public Hearing was opened. O~O~4 Hugh Lindsay, representative of the Arnolds explained their request for the rozoning, and their plan to put in a restaurant. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Sept. 11, 1980 7:00 P.M. page 2 Mayor Halter expressed concern with the curb cut being located too close to the railroad tracks and Wellborn Road. Earl Lynch, an adjoining property owner, spoke in favor of the rezoning, stating that he believed that side of town needs a restaurant. The public hearing was closed. 6genda Item No. 5--Consideration of an ordinance rezoning the above property. Councilman Dozier moved approval of the rezoning creating Ordinance No. 1238. Councilman Kelly seconded the motion. Councilman Ringer voiced concern over possible uses of the area such as a storage tank for petroleum products. The motion passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 6--Consent Agenda. Bids: Radio Equipment three 1/2 ton pickup trucks one 1 ton pickup dual wheels (aerial bucket truck) Cargo Van Economy Bus Water/Sewer Inventory Supply Items Electrical Test Equipment Plats: Consideration of a preliminary plat, Resubdivision of Lots 1 & 2, Block F; College Heights Addition. Consideration of a preliminary plat, Welch Place. Consideration of a preliminary plat, Froehling Addition located in the ETJ east of Jones Road. Consideration of a final plat, Kirkpatrick Addition. These items passed by consent of the Council. Agenda Item No. 7--Consideration of a 1981 Summer Concert Series and a history project of College Station. This item was delayed until the next regular meeting, until Jody Bates could be present. Agenda Item No. 8--Consideration of maximum allowable dwelling unit density for ~ multiple family residdntial project to be located on Lots 24-28~ Block 14 of the Boyett Addition. This item was postponed until later in the meeting so Mr. Boyett could be present. Agenda Item No. 9--Consideration of the bids for construction of Detroit and Nevada Streets. 03015 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Se~t. 11, 1980 7;00 P,M. page 3 City Engineer Ash presented the Young Brothers bid and recommended it for $100,987.00 with 100 working days. Councilman Dozier moved to accept the recommendation. Councilman Kelly seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 10--Consideration of ordinances concerning the keeping of livestock and poultry, and dogs and cats. City Secretary Schroeder presented the proposed ordinances. City Attorney Denton suggested that an application fee be set at $15.00 and the re-application fee be set at $15.00. Dave Ruesink, i902 Lawyer, stated that rabbits were different from larger animals and should have different restrictions. He spoke against the sections concerning manure disposal, distance and lot size requirements, fee requirements for special children's projects, and the time length of the permit. Earl Lynch spoke against the ordinance stating that the laws should not be discriminatory against the size of the animal or fowl. Ashley Lovell, 1802 Laura Lane, stated that he supported Mr. Ruesink's suggestions. Councilman Dozier moved to allow the Mayor to appoint a citizen committee for suggestions. They would then report to the animal control task force. Councilman Jones seconded the motion. The motion failed by the following vote: For: Councilmen Dozier, Runnels Against: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Ringer, Boughton, Kelly, Jones Councilman Ringer moved that the Council committee meet and solicit ideas. Councilman Kelly seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: For: Councilmen Ringer, Boughton, Kelly, Jones, Runnels Against: Mayor Halter, Councilman Dozier Councilman Ringer moved that the Council committee also meet and solicit ideas for the dog and cat ordinance. Councilman Kelly seconded the motion, which passed by the following vote: For: Councilmen Ringer, Boughton, Kelly, Jones, Runnels Against: Mayor Halter, Councilman Dozier Agenda Item No. 8--Consideration of a maximum allowable dwelling unit density for a multi family residential project to be located on Lots 24-28, Block 14 of the Boyett Addition. City Planner Mayo presented the request for stated that the staff recommends approval. 34 dwelling units per acre. He REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Sept. 11, 1980 7:00 P.M. page 4 Councilman Jones moved approval of the density. Councilman Kelly seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. il--Consideration of a resolution ados. ting College Station Central Park as a perpetual park. City Manager Bardell explained the need for this resolution to receive a federal grant. Councilman Ringer moved approval of Resolution No. 09-11-80-11. Councilman Kelly seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously, Councilman Dozier being absent from the room. .A~enda Item No. 12--Consideration of purchase of an unbudgeted vehicle for the Public Works Department. City Manager Bardeli explained the need for another vehicle for the building official's office. The public works car is to be transferred and a new one to be sought for that department. Councilman Kelly moved to authorize the staff to seek bids for a new vehicle, with the funds to be provided from the utility contingency fund. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously, Councilman Dozier being absent from the room. Agenda Item No. 13--Consideration of a purchase option of a steel wheel roller. Purchasing Agent Weddle explained the option for purchase of the roller for a $12,125. payoff. Councilman Dozier moved to authorize the purchase. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. ~genda Item No. 14--Consideration of an emergency purchase of a water line from Raintree Drive to the College Station Wastewater Treatment Plant. City Manager Bardell explained the need for the immediate purchase of the line due to the good weather conditions. Councilman Dozier moved approval of the purchase. Councilman Kelly seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 15--Discussion of the City issuing Home Mortgage Bonds. Mayor Halter explained that a Council committee needs to be appointed to look into this. The Council decided not to pursue this matter further. Agenda Item No. 16--Discussion of appointing a committee to recommend a bank deposit policy. 03017 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 11, 1980 7:00 P.M. page 5 Mayor Halter stated that this needs to be investigated by a Council committee. He appointed Councilmen Kelly as chairmen and Councilmen Dozier, Mayor Halter and Councilman Jones, alternate. Agenda Item No. 17--Discussion of the appointment of a committee to e~m~n~ cable television franchise and service. After discussion, the Council decided that the committee would periodically review all the franchised systems within the city limits. Members of this committee are Councilmen Ringer, chairman and Councilman Runnels and Mayor Halter. Student Government Liaison Herring will also attend the meetings. Agenda Item No. 18--Hear Visitors. No one spoke. Agenda Item No. 19--Closed session to discuss possible pendin~ litigation and land acquisition. Mayor Halter called the meeting into closed session, and later opened to the public. Agenda Item No. 20--Action on closed session items. The Council took no action on these items at this time. ~genda Item No. 21--Consideration of Lone Star Gas rate request. Councilman Dozier moved to approve Alternate A of the Lone Star Gas proposal, and join-Bryan in the same rates. Councilman Ringer seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 22--Consideration of Tax Appraisal District. Councilman Kelly moved not to join the Tax Appraisal District this year. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 23--Adjourn. Mayor Halter declared the meeting adjourned. ED 0;3018 City of College Station POST OFFICE BOX 9960 i I()1 TE,~.S AVENUE COLLEGE STATION, TEX.-\.~ 77840 September 10, 1980 TO: NORTH BARDELL, CITY MANAGER FROM: LEE WEDDLE, PURCHASING AGENT SUBJECT: Consideration of Bids BID 80-81-6 The following radio equipment was budgeted by Water & Sewer, Electrical, and Fire Divisions and was advertised in the Eagle on August 5th and August 12th. Bid opening was at lO:O0 a.m., August 19, 1980. Pagers and Encoders Vendor Motorola National Marketing, Inc. This supersedes memo dated 9/8/80; change in format for purposes of clarity. Bid Amount $4,508.25 4,139.00 * B. Hand Unit, Convertacom, Mobile Radios and Base Antenna Vendor Bid Amount Motorola 5,755.00 * Culver's Service 5,265.00 Note: Culver's Serv. bid hand unit doesn't meet specifications and does not include wire and installation for base antenna. There is a $1,416 shortfall in Water and Sewer radio equipment. The funds are available in the current Uater Production capital equipment budget. C. Three (3) 1/2 Ton Pickup Trucks budgeted by Water & Sewer. Vendor Bid Amount Beal Ford $7,072/ea. $21,216.00 * There is a $1,016 shortfall on the trucks. The funds are available in the current Water Production capital equipment budget. 030 .,0 B. Group 2 - Poly Tubing & Gate Valves Vendor Progress Supply Utility Supply Company Western Pipe & Supply Company Trans-Tex Supply Company The Rohan Company C. Group 3 - Clamps Vendor Progress Supply Utility Supply Company Valley Valve & Pipe Supply Co., Inc. Western Pipe & Supply Co. Trans-Tex Supply Compan~ The Rohan Company D. Group 4 - Cast Iron Pipe & Fittings Vendor Utility Supply Company Western Pipe & Supply Company Trans-Tex Supply Company The Rohan Company E. Group 5 - Water Meters Vendor Progress Supply Utility Supply Western Pipe & Supply Company Bid Amount 3,516.43 2,733.00 2,731.90 * 3,289.09 2,890.35 Bid Amount 2,622.98 2,303.00 2,536.48 2,354.17 2,213.72 * 2,346.50 Bid Amount 8,975.00 8,816.13 9,143.26 8,783.74 * Bid Amount 30,884.60 26,332.50 34,666.68 Ernie Bradley Sales (bid 2 items only)17,960. O0 Trans-Tex Supply Company 25,957.90 * 0302 . REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Sept. ll, lgSO 7:00 P.M. PLEASE SIGN BELOW: 6., 24. . 33. 34. 35. 36.