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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-02-05 - Regular City CouncilMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1985 - 7:00 P.M. The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas, was called to order by the Mayor with the following members present: Mayor: David Clayton Councilmembers: Larry Hammett G. A. Swindle William G. Brede James L. McSwain Ray Reynolds Floyd Gordon Larry Tatum and with the following members absent: Charles Riggins. City Administrator Kurt Ackermann, City Secretary Joyce Pemberton, City Attorney Joseph Chandler, Director of Public Works Danny Johnson, Chief of Police Doug Conner, Fire Chief Jimmy Mooney, Purchasing Agent Elissa Hodges, Director of Parks & Recreation Ronnie Isham, Building Inspector Gary Nabors, P & I Clerk Betty Chew, members of the press, and many others were pre- sent. ITEM I: CONSIDER FOR APPROVAL MINUTES OF JANUARY 8, 1985. Councilman McSwain moved approval of the minutes of the City Council meeting held on the 8th day of January, 1985 as written. Councilman Swindle seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present voted aye. NOES: None II: HEAR NG RES NG Councilman McSwain, reporting for his committee, stated that the members of his committee and City Administrator Kurt Ackermann met with members of the Stephenville Antiquities Committee, including Marla Craft, Nicki Beth Jones, Bob Scott, and Norman Fisher. After lengthy discussion, they agreed to recommend that a resolution recognizing the original plat of Stephenville as being of historical significance. They are just recommending that this be done. He said the Antiquities Committee has approximately 94% of the owners of property facing the courthouse on the square voluntarily ascribed to the Antiquities Committee's jurisdiction over exterior repairs and changes that have not yet been formulated. They decided this would show support of the Council for what they are attempting and they would then proceed to draft an ordinance for Council consideration. However, in a later conversation with Mr. Chandler, Mr. Chandler recommended that rather than adopt the resolution to let him have time to check into it more closely because adoption of the resolution might tie the Council to the State Historical Society jurisdiction and, in his opinion, a building by building voluntary basis would be better than for the city to do it. Councilman McSwain advised that his committee's recommendation was to allow Mr. Chandler more time to research this and find out whether or not it would have some adverse effect on the city. Mayor Clayton stated that on the advice of the City Attorney they would just wait for him to review this and see about the potential of this type of resolution. City Attorney Chandler advised the Council that this is a zoning ordinance that the Antiquities Committee has proposed. He said he could not tell exactly what is included in the request. aG City Council Minutes 02/05/85 - Page 2 of 7 Mr. Chandler said the plat presented included all of that area south of Green Street, east of Barton Street, west of Floral Street, and north of Long Street. If such an ordinance is passed, then the owners of the property cannot take any action to alter their buildings in any manner without approval of the Council. Mr. Chandler said he has done some research into this matter and he thinks this would place strong restrictions on the owners of the buildings. Also this is a zoning matter and could not be done by just the passing of this ordinance. Zoning proce- dures would have to be followed. Eventually this would need to go to the Planning & Zoning Commission should the Council decide to proceed with this. The property owners should very definitely be made aware of the consequences of this type ordinance. After more discussion, Mayor Clayton directed the City Administrator to draft a letter to the property owners advising them of the possible effect this ordinance might have on the owership of their property. HEAR REPORT FROM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF DOWNTOWN MARQUEE. Mr. Walt Nelson, representing FMC Corporation, presented a proposal to eliminate the marquee on the north side of the courthouse. FMC Corporation would like to replace that marquee with one that fits into the courthouse design with columns made of native stone. (Mr. Nelson presented copies of sketches of the proposed marquee). Mr. Nelson advised that they need the Council's approval because they would like to relocate the marquee to take up two parking spaces on the inner parking circle opposite the north entrance of the courthouse. They also need the Council's appro- val to pay the electric bill to light this marquee. Councilman Swindle moved acceptance of the new marquee from FMC Corporation and commend FMC for their public service by taking care of this "eyesore" downtown. Councilman Brede seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present voted aye. NOES: None ITEM IV CABLE TV TO AMEND Mr. Carroll Lee, local manager of Northland Cable TV, addressed the Council stating that, due to numerous complaints from parents and concerned citizens, Northland Cable TV is pro- posing to remove MTV from the Basic Service and replace it with Channel 21. MTV will be available for those who want it on the new channel setup which will be launched March 1, 1985, weather permitting. Mr. Lee said 71% of the people called that had cable TV wanted MTV removed in a survey conducted by Northland Cable TV. Councilman Reynolds moved that Section 12 (c)(2) of the franchise with Northland Cable TV be amended to remove MTV from the Basic Service Package and be replaced by Channel 21. Councilman Gordon seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present voted aye. NOES: None a7 City Council Minutes 02/05/85 - Page 3 of 7 REPORT FROM WILLIS ENGINEERING REGARDING Mr. Tony Plumlee of Willis Engineering presented the following bids for the construction of a 750,000 gallon elevated storage tank: 1. Na -Con Services Inc .-------------- - - - - -- $435,270 Houston, TX 2. Hydrostorage, Inc .---------------- - - - - -- $478,500 Grapevine, TX Mr. Plumlee advised that with proper maintenance this storage tank should last 50 -75 years. Councilman Swindle moved acceptance of the low bid of $435,270 from Na -Con Services, Inc. for the construction of a 750,000 gallon elevated storage water tank as recommended by Mr. Plumlee. Councilman Brede seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present voted aye. NOES: None ITEM VI: HEAR COMMITTEE REPORT REGARDING PRELIMINARY PLAT OF GREENBRIAR ADDITION ADJACENT TO THE DALE AVE. NORTH AND TANGLEWOOD NORTHEAST SUBDIVISIONS. Councilman Reynolds, reporting for his committee, advised that the committee found the two significant problems with the plat being: a. Reverse frontage of lots b. Double frontage of lots primarily with lots 1, 2, 3, 8. Councilman Reynolds said that, based on these problems, the com- mittee recommends the preliminary plat of the Greenbriar Addition be refused and require some additional engineering to cure those significant problems mentioned. He said Mr. Chumney and Mr. Young were present at the committee meeting_ Mayor Clayton advised that since the committee meeting there has been an alternative suggested, but he would like for it to go back to the P & Z Commission for their review of these changes. Councilman Reynolds moved that the Preliminary Plat of the Greenbriar Addition be sent back to the Planning & Zoning Commission for further study. Councilman McSwain seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present voted aye. NOES: None. ITEM VII: CONSIDER FOR APPROVAL PRELIMINARY PLAT OF OAK YOO Mrs. Helen Martin, Vice Chair of the Planning & Zoning Commission, presented the Commission's report on the preliminary plat of the Oak Tree Addition. Mrs. Martin advised the Commission approved said plat with the following changes: a. Radius corner of Lot 1, Block 11 b. Dedication of Block 9 as neighborhood park if City Council Minutes 02/05/85 - Page 4 of 7 c. One entrance only into subdivision on F.M. 8 d. Guardrail to be installed on Dove Drive along drainage ditch e. Approval of plat does not imply approval of proposed R -2 "Duplex and Apartment District" development in the sub- division. f. Intersection of Blue Jay Drive and Dove Drive to have center line radius of 150 feet. Mr. James Young, engineer for the subdivision, said there were no problems with the P & Z Commission's recommendations. There was some discussion regarding the type of construction planned for the subdivision. Mr. Young said they were not planning to do the actual construction, but to sell the vacant lots after development of the property. Councilman Reynolds asked Mr. Young to invite the developer to meet with the Council when the final plat is presented. Councilman Hammett moved approval of the preliminary plat of the Oak Tree Addition as recommended by the P & Z Commission and city staff. Councilman Brede seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present voted aye. NOES: None. ITEM APPROVAL PRELIMINARY PLAT Mrs. Helen Martin, Vice Chair of the Planning & Zoning Commission, presented the Commission's report on the preliminary plat of the Tanglewood Northwest Addition. Mrs. Martin advised the Commission approved said plat with the following changes: a. Designation of green area or park area of 1 to 3 acres. b. Developers secure a change of zoning on the B -2 property to R -2. c. Elimination of dead -end street on Maplewood Drive. d. All businesses within the subdivision to have entrances on Oakwood Drive, Ashwood Drive, or Bluebonnet Street. After a lengthy discussion regarding the B -2 District in the residential area, Councilman Reynolds moved to reject the preli- minary plat of the Tanglewood Northwest Addition pending further information on the rest of the development. The concern is the property zoned B -2 from Oakwood Drive back to the proposed R -2 property. Councilman Tatum seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present voted aye. NOES: None City Administrator Ackermann suggested it might be feasible to develop this in phases: residential 1, residential 2, and commercial. In that order the Council could know what was being developed at all times. REPORT WM4 *0 DIRECTOR OF PROPOSALS F Director of Parks & Recreation Ronnie Isham presented the only bid received for the food concession contract at the park. .2 q City Council Minutes 02/05/85 - Page 5 of 7 Mr. Isham advised that the bid is from Joe Lee McMahan and he feels that he is a responsible person who will honor the contract. After discussion, Councilman Gordon moved acceptance of the bid of $2,000.00 or 188 of gross sales whichever is greater from Joe Lee McMahan for the food concession contract at the city park as recommended by Mr. Isham. Councilman Reynolds seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present voted.aye. NOES: None. Copy of contract to become part of these minutes. ITEM X: CONSIDER ORDINANCE REGARDING ENFORCEMENT OF HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACES. After discussion, Councilman Swindle moved passage of AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE DESIGNATION OF SPECIFIC PARKING SPACES UPON PUBLIC PROPERTY BY THE CITY AND DESIGNATION OF PARKING SPACES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR PARKING PURPOSES BY OWNERS OF SUCH PROPERTY AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION. Councilman Hammett seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present voted aye. NOES: None. APPOINT MEMBERS TO THE nuHnu Vr 11LJUD- 1'Mr1rJ1'. Councilman Swindle moved that Marchelle Lee be appointed as a member of the Building Board and Bill Tidmore, Lucille Bills, and Allen Horne be appointed as alternate members of the Board of Adjustment. Councilman Hammett seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present voted aye. NOES: Nonec ITEM XII: CALL FOR ELECTION OF CITY OFFICERS. Mayor Clayton called for an election to be held on April 6, 1985 which is the first Saturday in April for the purpose of electing four councilmembers, one each for Places 1, 3, 5, and 7 and for the appointment of Mr. Curtis Anglin as Presiding Judge and Mr. Raymon Pack as Alternate Judge for said election. The Presiding Judge to select the clerks and the rate of pay to be $5.00 per hour plus $25.00 to the Presiding Judge. ITEM XIII: CONSIDER FOR AWARD FOLLOWING BIDS: A. Bid #2289 - Maintenance Material for Water /Wastewater Depts.: Director of Public Works Danny Johnson presented the bids for maintenance material for the Water /Wastewater Departments. The three low bids are as follows: 1. Atlas Utility Supply ---------------------- $1,228.64 Fort Worthy Texas 2. Lane Company ------------------------------ $1,117.96 San Angelo, Texas 3. Rohan Company ----------------------------- $1,397.60 Waco, Texas Rohan Company - Alternate bid ------------- $1,042.40 .;�o City Council Minutes 02/05/85 - Page 6 of 7 Councilman Hammett moved acceptance of the alternate low bid of $1,042.40 from Rohan Company as recommended by Mr. Johnson. Councilman Tatum seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present voted aye NOES: None. B. Bid #2290 - Close in outside of windows upstairs at Fire Station #1. Fire Chief Jimmy Mooney presented the following bids: 1. Gregory Construction Co.------------ - - - - -- $1,756.37 Stephenville, Texas 2. Hancock Construction Co ------------------- $2,435.00 Stephenville, Texas 3. Kenneth Evatt ----------------------------- $2,480.00 Stephenville, Texas Councilman Reynolds moved acceptance of the low bid of $1,756.37 from Gregory Construction Co. to enclose the outside of the windows upstairs at Fire Station #1. Councilman Swindle seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present voted aye. NOES: None. ITEM XIV: HEAR COMMITTEE REPORT REGARDING SALE OF EFFLUENT AT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. Councilman Reynolds, reporting for his committee, said there is quite a bit of interest from other people wanting to purchase this wastewater. Mr. Hancock's contract runs for another two years. He said the committee was interested in seeing if it would be feasible to bring that water back for the city's use, particularly for the park. The committee recommends the city spend some money to have a feasibility study done to determine if this can be done and if it would be beneficial to the city. Councilman McSwain said he felt it would be very expensive to bring the water to the park, but the Council has two years to study on this. Director of Parks & Recreation Ronnie Isham said he felt it was something that needs to be looked at. He said he was sure it would be expensive, but needs to be checked out. Mr. Gayle Warren stated that he had a client that would like to purchase and any excess water the city has available. After more discussion, Councilman Reynolds moved to ask our present engineering firm to meet with the Council to determine what the appropriate action on this would be so that we can begin a study on this. The Council to outline to the engineers what they are looking for before engaging them to do a feasibility study on this. Councilman Swindle seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present voted aye. NOES: None. ITEM XV: EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Clayton recessed the open meeting and called the Council into executive session as provided in the Open Meetings Sl City Council Minutes 02/05/85 - Page 7 of 7 Act, V.T.C.S., Article 6252 -17, Section 2(g), for the purpose of discussing personnel. Mayor Clayton reconvened the Council into open session. No action was taken on matters discussed in executive session. There being no other business to come before the Council, Mayor Clayton adjourned the meeting at 9:50 p.m. ST -'— & ity ecretary 3-- �1 David Clay on, Mayor