HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/10/2015 - Workshop Minutes City Council MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Present:
Nancy Berry, Mayor
Council:
Blanche Brick
Steve Aldrich
Karl Mooney
John Nichols
Julie Schultz, arrived after roll call
James Benham, arrived after roll call
City Staff:
Kelly Templin, City Manager
Chuck Gilman, Deputy City Manager
Carla Robinson, City Attorney
Sherry Mashburn, City Secretary
Tanya McNutt, Deputy City Secretary
1. Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present
With a quorum present, the Workshop of the College Station City Council was called to order by
Mayor Berry at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2015 in the Council Chambers of the City
of College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840.
2. Executive Session
In accordance with the Texas Government Code §551.071-Consultation with Attorney, §551.074-
Personnel, §551.086-Competitive Matters, and §551.087-Economic Incentive Negotiations, the
College Station City Council convened into Executive Session at 4:35 p.m. on Thursday,
September 10, 2015 in order to continue discussing matters pertaining to:
A. Consultation with Attorney to seek advice regarding pending or contemplated litigation;to wit:
• Bobby Trant v. BVSWMA, Inc., Cause No. 33014, In the District Court, Grimes County,
Texas, 12th Judicial District
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• Juliao v. City of College Station,Cause No. 14-002168-CV-272,in the 272nd District Court
of Brazos County, Texas
• City of College Station, Texas, v. Embrace Brazos Valley,Inc., Cause No. 15-000804-CV-
85, In the 85th Judicial District Court, Brazos County, Texas.
B. Deliberation on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or
dismissal of a public officer; to wit:
• City Manager
C. Deliberation on a competitive matter as that item is defined in Gov't Code §552.133; to wit:
• Power Supply
D. Deliberation on a financial or other incentives to a business prospect the Council seeks to have
locate, stay or expand in or near the City; to wit:
• Economic incentives for a proposed development located generally near the intersection of
Harvey Mitchell Parkway South and Dartmouth Street in College Station
The Executive Session adjourned at 5:59 p.m.
3. Take action, if any, on Executive Session.
No action was required from Executive Session.
4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on items listed on the consent agenda.
Items 2c, 2k, and 2m were pulled for clarification.
(2c): Kelley Templin, City Manager, clarified the process for amending the bylaws and
addressed the appointment of board members.
(2k): Debbie Eller,Director of Community Services,clarified that the ordinance expands staff's
authority to issue citations.
(2m): Debbie Eller, Director of Community Services, stated that language was added to better
enforce parking citations.
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a report from Keg Brazos Beautiful
(KBB) regarding activities of the organization.
Venessa Garza, Planning and Development, introduced the Executive Director and noted that staff
was available to answer any questions.
Raena Blumenthal, Executive Director of KBB, reported on the activities of the non-profit
organization for the current and upcoming fiscal year. She stated their aim is to eliminate litter,
minimize waste,teach the importance of recycling,and improve the community's appearance with
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the natural beauty of trees, flowers, landscaping, and green spaces. Programs center on education
and providing/coordinating volunteer opportunities.
6. Council Calendar
Council reviewed the calendar.
7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on future agenda items: a Councilmember
may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific
factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall
be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting.
Councilmember Benham requested a report on an automated rental registration program.
Councilmember Schultz asked that a list be prepared on what we are using the rental registration
program for.
Councilmember Nichols asked for an updated list of future agenda items.
Councilmember Brick asked for staff to provide a workshop on impact fees, considering the pros
and cons in adopting impact fees for water, wastewater, and transportation.
Councilmember Aldrich asked for a workshop in the rehab of Old Wellborn Road.
8. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Animal Shelter
Board,Annexation Task Force,Arts Council of Brazos Valley,Arts Council Sub-committee=
Audit Committee, Bicycle,Pedestrian,and Greenways Advisory Board,Bio-Corridor Board
of Adjustments, Blinn College Brazos Valley Advisory Committee, Brazos County Health
Dept,, Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Bryan/College Station Chamber of
Commerce, Budget and Finance Committee, BVSWMA, BVWACS, Compensation and
Benefits Committee, Convention & Visitors Bureau, Design Review Board, Economic
Development Committee, Gigabit Broadband Initiative, Historic Preservation Committee=
Interfaith Dialogue Association,Intergovernmental Committee,Joint Relief Funding Review
Committee, Landmark Commission, Library Board, Metropolitan Planning Organization,
Parks and Recreation Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Research Valley
Partnership, Research Valley Technology Council, Regional Transportation Committee for
Council of Governments,Sister Cities Association,Transportation and Mobility Committee,
TAMU Student Senate, Texas Municipal League, Twin City Endowment, Youth Advisory
Council, Zoning Board of Adjustments,
Mayor Berry reported on the RVP.
Councilmember Brick reported on the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways committee and the
Council of Governments.
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9. Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Berry adjourned the workshop of the College Station City
Council at 7:07 p.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2015.
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