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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
STATE OF TEXAS §
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COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Present:
Karl Mooney, Mayor
Council:
Bob Brick
Jerome Rektorik
Linda Harvell
Barry Moore
John Nichols
James Benham
City Staff:
Jeff Capps, Interim City Manager
Jeff Kersten, Assistant City Manager
Carla Robinson, City Attorney
Tanya Smith, City Secretary
Ian Whittenton, 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 Mooney at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 13, 2018 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, and
§551.074-Personnel, the College Station City Council convened into Executive Session at 2:00
p.m. on Thursday, September 13, 2018 in order to continue discussing matters pertaining to:
A. Consultation with Attorney to seek advice regarding pending or contemplated litigation; to wit:
Kathryn A. Stever-Harper as Executrix for the Estate of John Wesley Harper v. City of
College Station and Judy Meeks; No. 15,977-PC in the County Court No. 1, Brazos
County, Texas; and
McCrory Investments II, LLC d/b/a Southwest Stor Mor v. City of College Station; Cause
No. 17-000914-CV-361; In the 361st District Court, Brazos County, Texas
City of College Station v. Gerry Saum, Individually, and as Independent Executrix of the
Estate of Susan M. Wood, Deceased; Cause No. 17-002742-CV-361; In the 361st District
Court, Brazos County, Texas
Maura Juarez Garcia v. Andres Garcia and City of College Station; Cause No. 18-000419-
CV-85; In the 85th District Court, Brazos County, Texas.
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B. Deliberation on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or
dismissal of a public officer; to wit:
Council self-evaluation
City Manager
The Executive Session recessed at 5:05 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, 2g, and 2i were pulled from Consent for clarification.
2c): Donald Harmon, Public Works Director, stated that the project includes improvements to the
safety and capacity at the FM 2154 and Holleman intersection. FM 2154 will be elevated to reduce
the grade difference with the railroad crossing, and Holleman will be widened to accommodate
dedicated right and left turn lanes in both directions. There will be new railroad and traffic signals.
An Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) is being developed for TXDOT participation in this
project; COCS will manage design contract as well as utility relocation and TXDOT will manage
bidding and construction. This project will be eligible for a future “Quiet Zone” at railroad
crossings, which will may be applied for at a future date.
2g): Alan Gibbs, Assistant Director of Water Services, stated that this contract has already been
executed but is coming before Council for ratification. This contract with Hawkwood Energy LLC
is for the purchase pond water from the City’s water wellfield property called Hanson South and
is structured similarly to other similar contracts approved this year. The cost of $0.10 is within
industries standards. He also gave clarification on the source of the water, recharge capabilities,
and the risk of depletion, which is low.
2i): Aubrey Nettles, Special Projects Coordinator, stated that this franchise agreement is a
housekeeping item after the proposed franchisee, Hawkwood Energy Midstream, purchased
Halcon Energy, who had a current franchise agreement with the City. Hawkwood agrees to assume
the costs of the pervious franchisee and shall pay to the City an annual franchise fee of $1.00 per
linear foot of the pipeline franchise area, plus an annual fee of $1,000 for each road or street
boring/crossing.
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion to an amendment to Code of Ordinance for
Fees for Alarms for Fire.
Eric Dotson, Fire Marshall, stated that the ordinance outlines changes to Chapter 12, "Emergency
Management and Emergency Services" of the Code of Ordinances by enabling the Fire Department
to charge a fee if a user has more than three false alarms in a twelve month period. The proposed
false alarm fees are comparable to the Police Department false alarm fees that have been in place
for several years.
The Police Department fees are as follows:
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1. 1-3 false alarms $0.00
2. 4-5 false alarms $50.00 for each false alarm
3. 6-7 false alarms $75.00 for false alarm
4. 8 or more alarms $100.00 for each false alarm
The proposed Fire Department false alarm fees are:
1. 1-3 false alarms $0.00
2. 4-5 false alarms $85.00 for each false alarm
3. 6-7 false alarms $110.50 for false alarm
4. 8 or more alarms $143.65 for each false alarm
Mr. Dotson stated that these fees are calculated from the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System
guidelines of an engine and crew
Majority of Council was in support of the proposed false alarm fees.
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on an ordinance amending Chapter 2,
“Administration,” Article V, “Finance,” Division 2 “Fees, Rates and Charges”, Section 2-120
and Section 2-122 of the Code of Ordinances regarding Fire Department and Planning and
Development Services afterhours inspection fees.
Eric Dotson, Fire Marshall, stated that this item is to allow a means for after hour inspections upon
written request and approval from the Fire Marshal or Building Official for an after hour inspection
in the case of extenuating circumstances. The proposed changes would allow the Fire Department
and Planning and Development Services Department to charge a fee of $75 per hour for after hour
inspection requests. After hours for both departments is defined as anytime other than Monday-
Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. The inspection fee of$75.00 per hour is per inspector with a 2 hour minimum
charge.
Council directed staff to move forward of the proposed inspection fees.
7. Council Calendar
Council reviewed the calendar.
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, Experience Bryan-College Station, Design Review Board, Economic
Development Committee, FBT/Texas Aggies Go to War, Gulf Coast Strategic Highway
Coalition, 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 Economic
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Development, TAMU Student Senate, Texas Municipal League, Twin City Endowment,
Walk with the Mayor, YMCA, Youth Advisory Council, Zoning Board of Adjustments.
No meetings to report at this time.
9. Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the workshop of the College Station
City Council at 5:29 p.m. on Thursday, September 13, 2018.
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Karl Mooney, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tanya Smith, City Secretary