HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-10-07 - Regular City CouncilMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, HELD ON
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1986 - 7:00 P.M.
ITEM I• CALL TO ORDER.
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Stephenville,
Texas, was called to order by Mayor Pro Ten Tarry Hammett with the
following members present:
Mayor Pro Tan: Larry Hammett G.A. "Pinkie" Swindle
Members: Bob Self Jim McSwain
Bill Brede Ray Reynolds -8:00 p.m.
and with the following members absent: Mayor David Clayton and Larry Tatum.
Others attending were City Administrator Kurt Ackermann, City Secretary
Joyce Pamberton, City Attorney Joseph Chandler, Director of Finance
Charlene Young, Director of Public Works Lanny Johnson, Chief of Police
Doug Conner, Fire Chief Jimmy Mooney, members of the press and others.
ITEM II: CITIZEN REQUESTS AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS:
A. Communications & Personal Appearances by Citizens:
1. Consider proposal by Mr. Don Weiler, Director of University Police,
regarding jurisdiction of campus expansion properties.
Mr. Weiler presented the following proposals for Council con-
sideration regarding jurisdiction of campus expansion properties:
a. Tarleton Police will answer all calls for police asisstance at
the residences and apartments owned within the land now being
acquired.
b. Residents with lifetime contracts will have the option of
calling the City Police instead of Tarleton Police.
C. The City of Stephenville will grant the Tarleton Police con-
current jurisdiction on all streets passing through or adja-
cent to the University property.
d. Any complaint on the Tarleton Police actions will be referred
to the Director of University Police and a report of disposi-
tion of the complaint will be sent to the Stephenville City
Administrator and Vice President for Student Services.
After discussion, Mayor Pro Tan Larry Hammett assigned this item to
the Public Health & Safety Committee for study and report at the next
regular meeting.
2. Consider site development plan and variance on request on Lot 14J,
Block 14, River North II Subdivision.
Director of Public Works Danny Johnson addressed the Council
stating Mr. Earl Marrs submitted a site plan proposing to
construct a 12,000 square foot carmercial laundry facility on Lot
14J, Block 14, River North II Subdivision. Mr. Johnson pointed
out to the Council that the proposed lot adjoins an alley that was
dedicated to the City on December 30, 1985. The alley width is
50' to the point where it joins with Lot 14J, then turns to the
left and becomes 30' in width to the Piggly Wiggly property and
terminates. There is existing paving in the alley which ranges in
width from 11' to 24' with an average width of 151.
Mr. Johnson also stated that Mr. Marrs is requesting a variance
from the City Subdivision Ordinance allowing him to use the alley
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as the means of ingress and egress to the lot and proposed
building site. The Subdivision and zoning Ordinances require that
"each lot face on a public street." The property presently has a
B-2 zoning classification. Mr. Marrs does not want to do any off -
site work to the alley such as widening the paving or installing
curb and gutter, due to the cost of construction. Mr. Marrs pro-
posed to construct a 20' wide cut fran the alley dedication to his
property.
Mayor Pro Tan Larry Hammett assigned this item to the Planning &
Development CamAttee for study and report at the October 27, 1986
called meeting.
3. Presentation by the Texas Department of Health regarding adoption
of a food sanitation inspection program.
Ms. Martha L. "Marty" DeHaven, Registered Sanitarian, presented a
proposal for the City of Stephenville to initiate a local food
sanitation inspectional program, funded by a permitting system to
recover, partially, the costs of the program. Ms. DeHaven advised
that the TDH cannot offer routine inspection services and can
respond only to consumer complaints or the most urgent requests
for assistance, therefore, the recommendation that the City adopt
a local food sanitation inspectional program.
After discussion of a survey of the 105 food establishments operating
within the jurisdiction of the City of Stephenville, Mayor Pro Tan
Larry Hammett assigned this item to the Public Health & Safety
Committee for study and recarmendations.
ITEM III• CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilman Allen Horne moved approval of Consent Agenda Items A thru E as
listed below. Councilman Pinkie Swindle seconded the motion. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Bob Self, Larry Hammett, Bill Brede, Allen Horne, Pinkie
Swindle, and Jim McSwain.
NOES: None
A. Approval of Minutes of August 29th, September 2nd, September 22nd, and
September 25th, 1986, as written.
B. Reports from Boards and Commissions:
1. Report fran Planning & Zoning Commission:
a. To set November 4, 1986 at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers,
354 N. Belknap St., as the date, time, and place for a public
hearing to consider rezoning, from B-1 to R -1, Lots 1 and 2,
Block 4, Golf Country Estates, also known as 1428 and 1430
Prairie Wind Blvd.
b. Recommendation to NOT extend Bryan Street to W. Washington St.
C. Bid Considerations: None
D. Ca[mittee Reports:
1. Arts & leisure Committee recommendation to keep the Hotel/Motel
Occupancy Tax at 4 %.
2. Personnel CannitteeIs reccmendation to adopt the revised pay and
classification plan.
3. Franchise Utility Committee's recommendation that the proposed
taxicab ordinance be sent to City Attorney Chandler to draft an
ordinance for presentation to the Council.
4. Planning & Development Committee's recommendation that the bid of
$75,000 from BECE for Lot 15, Block 140, City Addition, (Harbin
Dr. and W. Washington) be rejected and the City Council hold the
property to be placed for bids at a later date.
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Recommendation that the City Council should override the Planning
& Zoning Caimission's recommendation to deny the zoning change
request by Andre Company to rezone, from R -1 "Single - Family
Dwelling District" to R -3 "Multiple Family Residential
District ", the 2.91 acres, John Blair Survey, Abst. 32, Erath
County, Texas, located adjacent to the Jaycee Park, 1600 Block of
Lingleville Rd. and set a public hearing for 7:00 p.m. Tuesday,
November 4, 1986 to consider granting Andre Company's zoning
request.
5. Public Health & Safety Carmittee - Solicitor's Permit (No Report).
6. Traffic Study Crnmittee - Truck Routes and Parking on Graham St.
(No Report).
E. Ordinances & Resolutions: None
ITEM IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Rezoning, from B-2 to B -2 /MH, 2.36 acres of Lot 8, Block 13, Sims
Addition, also known as 314 Morgan Mill Road.
Mayor Pro Tan Larry Hammett opened the floor for a public hearing to
consider rezoning, from B-2 "Secondary & Highway Business District" to
B-2 /MH "Secondary & Highway Business/Mobile Hones District ", 2.36
acres of Lot 8, Block 13, Sims Addition, also known as 314 Morgan Mill
Road.
THOSE IN FAVOR OF REZONING: None
THOSE OPPOSED TO REZONING: None
There being no one wishing to speak on this subject, Mayor Pro Tan
Larry Hammett closed the public hearing.
Councilman Allen Horne moved that 2.36 acres of Lot 8, Block 13, Sims
Addition, also known as 314 Morgan Mill Road, be rezoned from B-2
"Secondary & Highway Business District" to B-2 /MH "Secondary &
Highway Business/Mobile Hanes District" as requested. Councilman Bob
Self seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Bob Self, Larry Hammett, Bill Brede, Allen Horne,
and Pinkie Swindle.
NOES: Councilman Jim McSwain
B. Rezoning, fran R -1 to B-2, 12.412 acres of Ab Motley Survey, Abst.
515, Erath County, Texas, located adjacent to F.M. 988.
Mayor Pro Tan Larry Hammett opened the floor for a public hearing to
consider rezoning, from R -1 "Single - Family Dwelling District" to B-2
"Secondary & Highway Business District ", 12.412 acres of the Ain.
Motley Survey, Abst. 515, Erath County, Texas, located adjacent to
F.M. 988.
THOSE IN FAVOR OF REZONING: Mr. Tillman Chaplin addressed the Council
in favor of rezoning.
THOSE OPPOSED TO REZONING: None
There being no one else wishing to speak on this subject, Mayor Pro
Tan Larry Hammett closed the public hearing.
Councilman Bob Self moved that 12,412 acres of the Ain. Motley Survey,
Abst. 515, Erath County, Texas, located adjacent to F.M. 988, be
rezoned, fran R -1 "Single - Family Dwelling District" to B-2
"Secondary & Highway Business District" as recarmended by the P & Z
Commission. Councilman Bill Brede seconded the motion. The motion
carried unanimously.
ITEM V: CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
A. Consider Report fran Director of Public Works regarding pro rata
fees for connection to South Loop Water Distribution Line.
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Director of Public Works Danny Johnson addressed the Council stating
that the construction of the South Imp Water Distribution Lines are
complete. The construction costs have been figured and the pro rata
charges per foot for any customer who desires water service fran the
line will be charged $8.62 per foot, plus tapping charge, street
restoration charge and meter connection fee.
Councilman Pinkie Swindle moved to adopt the $8.62 pro rata charge
plus tapping charge, street restoration charge, and meter connection
fee for any custaner desiring water service fran the South Loop Water
Distribution Lines. Councilman Jim McSwain seconded the motion. The
motion carried unanimously.
B Consider request by Director of Public Works Danny Johnson to assess
additional charges to vehicles entering the landfill without covered
loads.
Director of Public Works Danny Johnson addressed the Council stating
that he has noticed an increased amount of trash being lost from
vehicles traveling to the Sanitary Landfill in recent months,
especially roofing materials and nails. He said the State Highway
Department holds the City of Stephenville responsible for keeping the
roadsides free from trash. Mr. Johnson said he would like to propose
a $5.00 charge be added to the gate fee for any vehicle entering the
landfill without a cover over the vehicle to eliminate trash from
blowing or falling from the vehicle.
Mayor Pro Tan Larry Hammett assigned this item to the Franchise
Utility Committee for study and report at the next regular meeting.
C. Hear report from Chief of Police regarding proposal for development
of updated Policies & Procedures Manual for the Police Department.
Chief of Police Doug Conner presented a proposal for the development
of a policy and procedures manual for the Stephenville Police
Department from Bannon & Associates of Austin, Texas, for a total of
$4,000.00 which is within budget.
Councilman Allen Horne moved that Chief Conner be authorized to proceed
with the development of an updated Policies & Procedures manual for the
Police Department. Councilman Jim McSwain seconded the motion. The
motion carried unanimously.
D. Discussion of initial steps to update the City's Comprehensive Plan.
City Administrator Kurt Ackenmann stated that in connection with
discussions the Council has had regarding financing of future capital
improvements and administrative initiation of the "program budget"
concept, it is the staff's recanmendation that the Council assign pre-
liminary steps to draft procedures and topics to be addressed by an
update of the City's 1969 Comprehensive Plan.
After some discussion, Councilman Bob Self moved to assign the preli-
minary steps to draft procedures and topics to be addressed by an
update of the City's Comprehensive Plan to the Planning & Zoning
Carmission. Councilman Bill Brede seconded the motion. The motion
carried unanimously.
E. Discussion of removing parking from one side of 300 block of N. 011ie
Street.
City Administrator Kurt Ackerman advised that he had received a
request from an elderly citizen to consider removing parking from one
side of the 300 block of N. 011ie Street due to college students
parking on both sides of the street. Through traffic is narrowed down
to one lane which makes driving very difficult.
Mayor Pro Tam Iarry Hammett assigned this item to the Traffic Study
Camiittee for study and report at next regular meeting.
F. Open bids for the sale of 1.064 acres of N. Cleveland Avenue.
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Bid #2358 - 1.064 acres of N. Cleveland Ave., located between the
Lingleville Road and:Overhill Drive.
Bid of $11,750.00 from William H. Oxford, Trustee. Bid is contingent
upon City of Stephenville allowing a pro rata credit of cost of
purchase of 13' of street for release and quitclaim from Andre Co. of
Rhode Island, Inc., fran.any claim to a 13' strip of land lying along
East boundary of Jaycee Park, as voted upon in minutes of a special
City Council meeting held on 11/22/85, a copy of which is attached
hereto and referenced herein for all purposes.
Councilman Pinkie Swindle moved acceptance of bid of $11,750.00 from
William H. Oxford, Trustee, with the contingency of allowing a pro
rata credit of cost of purchase of 13' of street (approx. $3,000.00).
Councilman Bob Self seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
ITEM VI: EXECUTIVE SESSION; Cancelled.
ITEM VII: ADJOURNMENT: There being no other business to cane before the Council at
this time, Mayor Pro Tan Larry Hammett adjourned the meeting
at 8:20 p.m.
ATTEST
C y etary
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Larry Hammett, Mayor Pro Tan