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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 10.09.1972 CC-R0 U V 190 October 9, 1972 The City Council met in regular session on the above date with Mayor Joe E. Crawford presiding. The following Councilmen and officials were present, William Lanes, HubertBrock, J. D. Wininger, Dee Scott, Harry Gold, City Manager Leo Wood, City Secretary Claud Eads and Chief of Police John Shearin. Others present were Andy Welch, Bill Buchanan, Jim Boutwell, Roger Erickson, E. E. Zucknick, Bodie McCormick, William Ludwig, Diane Brown and Virgil Carlson. Monthly Notion by Lanes and seconded by Gold that minutes of council meetings Minutes & held September 11, 1972 and September 25, 1972 be approved as presented. Reports Motion carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Gold and seconded by Wininger that General fund bills in the amount of $5,308.61 and Utility fund bills in the amount of $41,724.15 be approved and paid. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Bids for The following bids were opened for three (3) 1973 one-half (1) ton 3 - J ton pick-ups: Pick-ups Draeger Motor Company $8,085.00 Compton Motor Company 7,770.00 Motion by Brock and seconded by Scott that the low bid by Compton Motors Inc. be accepted. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Bids for The following bids for Electrical supplies were opened: Electrical Priester Supply Company $11,250.00 Supplies Graybar Electrical Company 10,744.00 Techline, Inc. 10,861.02 Temple, Inc. 10,435.55 Motion by Brock and seconded by Wininger that the low bid by Temple, Inc. be accepted. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Georgetown Following is a letter presented to the council by Mr. Bill Ludwig, Railroad President of Georgetown Railroad, concerning abandoning their tracks from 12th Street north. 200 Mayor Crawford and members of the Georgetown City Council, my name is W. P. Ludwig, Jr. and I an President of Georgetown Railroad Company, P. 0. box 529, Georgetown, Texas 78626. Georgetown Railroad proposes to retire and remove all of its track- age north of the north right of way line of State Highway 29 or 12th Street. This trackage is shown in bold lines on the attached map. The railroad no longer has a single customer served by this track- age which for many years rendered valuable service to Georgetown rail customers. The years have changed this area of Georgetown and we feel that trackage in this area is not compatible with the future interests of the City. This area is now undergoing a redevelopment program by the Urban Renewal Agency of Georgetown. We have endeavored to cooperate with the program of Georgetown Urban Renewal and this agency approves our plans. Attached is copy of its letter of August 15, 1972. Attractive business development is also moving toward this area and the removal of the trackage will permit our leveling and improving the appearance of the property. Several grade crossings will be eliminated, permitting smoother streets. While City approval of the removal of this trackage is not legally necessary, we would appreciate an informal expression of approval by the City. We felt that it was proper to make this appearance in order that both the City and public be advised of our plans. Please be assured that these plans were strongly motivated by our company's desire to be a good citizen. Thank you. W. P. Ludwig, Jr. Motion by Eanes and seconded by Wininger that the above proposal be accepted by the City of Georgetown. Motion carried by unanimous vote. General Tele- Motion by Eanes and seconded by Wininger that City Attorney Joe phone Company McMaster write a letter to General Telephone Company of the Southwest stating that the City Council of Georgetown will accept rate increases as presented in ordinance, by rate consultant, Joe Nall. Lone Star Gas Motion by Wininger and seconded by Brock that the City accept a Company rate increase from Lone Star Gas Company of approximately 60% of their original request. The Ordinance is to be declared an emergency and Mayor Crawford was authorized to sign the Ordinance with automatic adjustment clause included. Motion carried by unanimous vote. (See Ordinance Book #2 - Page 300) Urban Renewal Mr. Virgil Carlson, from Urban Renewal Agency, presented &,street plan for the Westside School Area. No action was taken. Jim Boutwell - Motion by Brock and seconded by Wininger that a lease agreement with Georgetown Jim Boutwell, (for the Municipal Airport, for a period of two (2) years) Airport be approved. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Radar Speed Chief of Police John Shearin requested that the Council purchase a Gun radar speed gun at a cost of 91,046.00, to be used for the public safety of our City. Motion by Eanes and seconded by Brock that Chief Shearin be authorized to purchase the radar gun. Motinn carried by unanimous vote. Speed Zone A recommended Speed Zone Ordinance was submitted by letter from the Ordinance Texas Highway Department, for a portion of Andice Road near the school area. Motion by Wininger and seconded by Brock that the Ordinance be passed. Motion carried by unanimous vote. (See Ordinance Book No. 2 - Page 297-298) Arrowhead Motion by Eanes and seconded by Scott that Arrowhead Subdivision Subdivision be passed on its second and final reading. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Junk Car Motion by Wininger and seconded by Brock that the Junk Car Ordinance Ordinance be passed on its second and final reading. Motion -carried by unanimous vote. Zoning A Zoning change from R -S to R -M was presented to the council from Change -R -S to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion by Eanes and seconded by Scott R -M that the ordinance be approved and passed as presented. Motion carried by unanimous vote. (See Ordinance Book No. 2 -.Page 299) 201 Estimate # 4- Motion by Brock and seconded by Wininger that Estimate #4 in the Holloman & amount of $10,043.79 be paid to F. E. Holloman Excavating Company for W. H. Mullins work done on - the sewer project, also, $298.80 to be paid to Mr. W. H. Bill Mullins for Engineering fees. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Estimate #1- Motion by Gold and seconded by Brock that $22,966.00 be paid to Fire Station Donald Goodnight for Estimate #1 on the Fire Station. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Roger Motion by Gold and seconded by Lanes that a bill in the amount of Erickson -Bill $413.00 be paid to Roger Erickson for architect fee on the Fire Station. Motion carried by unanimous vote. There being no further business on a motion by Lanes and seconded by Brock the meeting adjourngd.,r------*-\ ATTEST: .idoe E. Crawford, May �eo`rg City Secretary C,d O V V OCTOBER 24, 1972 PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Gary Chatham and Miss Cindy Reinhardt of Groves, Fernandez, Ludwig, Barry,'Telford and Associates, Inc., an engineering and planning firm, were present along with some 45 area residents to discuss and evaluate the proposed Northtown N. D. P. Project for the City of George- town. After a fine presentation of the program by Mr. Chatham and Miss Reinhardt, Mayor Crawford opened the floor for discussion from any area resident. It was.unanimous that application be made and work begin as quickly as possible. All of the citizens realized the need and saw a way in which to improve both the living conditions and the neighborhood. Motion by Eanes and seconded by Wininger that the resolution be adopted and that the Public Hearing adjourn. Motion passed by unanimous vote. (See Ordinance Book No. 2 - Page 302 CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING The City Council met in called session on the above date with Mayor Joe E. Crawford presiding. The following councilmen and officials were present, William Eanes, Harry Gold, J. D. Wininger, Dee Scott, Hubert Brock, City Manager Leo Wood, City Secretary Claud Eads, and City Attorney Joe McMaster. Others present were E. E. Zucknick, Rodney Montgomery, Virgil Carlson, Bill Buchanan, Runelle Baker, 34 persons from Northtown. Lone Star Lone Star Gas Company's rate increase ordinance was re -presented Gas -Rate to the Council because of City Attorney McMaster's ruling that it could Increase not be declared an emergency as previously presented. Motion by Brock and seconded by Gold that the Lone Star Gas Ordinance be passed on its first reading. Motion carried by unanimous vote. (See Ordinance Book No. 2 - Page 300) Urban Renewal ' Motion by Eanes and seconded by Wininger that Urban Renewal be authorized to advertise for bids on street and utility construction. Motion carried by uanimous vote. Cable TV A cable television land lease eight was requested by Mr. Tom Sams. The request was tabled until the next council meeting. State Highway Motion by Wininger and seconded by Eanes that the Speed Zone Ordin- Department- ance presented'by the State Highway Department be amended. Motion Speed Zone carried by unanimous vote. (See Ordinance Book #2 - Page 301) Ordinance 202 Advertise for Motion by Gold and seconded by Wininger that City Manager Wood Aboveground be authorized to advertise for bids for the construction of a 750,000 water Tank gallon, steel aboveground water storage tank. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Estimate #5- Motion by Gold and seconded by Brock that Estimate #5 from F. E. F. E. Holloman Holloman in the amount of $2,553.04 and engineering fees from Mullins, Inca, in the amount of $275.90 be approved and paid. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Crawford stated that the next regular council meeting would be held November 16, 1972. There being no further business on a motion by Eanes and seconded by Brock the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Secretary oe E. Craw`€ord, 4Ayjr, $ity of Georgetown