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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
OCTOBER 7, 2019
STATE OF TEXAS §
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COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Present:
Karl Mooney, Mayor
Council:
Bob Brick – arrived late
Jerome Rektorik
Linda Harvell
Elianor Vessali
John Nichols
Dennis Maloney
City Staff: Student Liaison
Bryan Woods, City Manager Jacquelyn Askew, Municipal Affairs
Jeff Capps, Deputy 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 4:00 p.m. on Monday, October 7, 2019 in the Council Chambers of the City of
College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 7784 0.
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 4:00
p.m. on Monday, October 7, 2019 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
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Carrie McIver v. City of College Station; Cause No. 18-003271-CV-85; In the 85th District
Court, Brazos County, Texas
B. Deliberation on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or
dismissal of a public officer; to wit:
City Secretary
Municipal Court Judge
Internal Auditor
Council Self-Evaluation
City Manager
Executive Session recessed at 6:04 p.m.
3. Reconvene from Executive Session and take action, if any.
No vote or action was taken in Executive Session.
4. Presentation, possible action and discussion on items listed on the consent agenda.
Item 2c was pulled from Consent for clarification.
(2c): Emily Fisher, Assistant Director Capital Projects, stated that the Munson Sidewalk
Improvements Project will construct an eight foot wide sidewalk back of curb along the west side
of Munson Avenue between Dominik Drive and Harvey Road.
Mayor Mooney recessed the workshop at 6:09 p.m.
Councilmember Vessali left the meeting.
The workshop reconvened at 8:39 p.m.
5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action about opportunities to promote tourism and
local events through Channel 19 or online.
Jay Socol, Public Communications Director, presented a brief overview of how Channel 19
(CSTV19) is operated by the City of College Station and funded through a state franchise
agreement with local cable provider Suddenlink Communications. Public, Education and
Government (PEG) Access Channel funds are collected in an amount equal to 1% of gross
revenues in cable services provided per month by Suddenlink. Channel 19 is not a public-access
channel, and its programming is restricted to activities that are funded or sponsored by, or are
relevant to, the City of College Station and the College Station Independent School District. The
goal of Channel 19 programming is to increase awareness of local government and encourage
community participation in decision-making processes. Programming includes live and recorded
broadcasts of City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission meetings, public service
announcements, special event promotions, job opportunities, and other pertinent issues and
notices.
Mr. Socol stated that revenues are anticipated to decrease with the continued decline in cable
subscriptions, lowering gross revenues in cable services. However, he stated that the population
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growth is expected to offset that decrease for FY20. Capital purchases budgeted for FY20 include
a wireless mic system, video camera equipment, and a $30,000 repair contingency. The fund
balance is expected to finance video production facilities and equipment for the Public
Communications Department and council chambers in the new city hall.
6. Council Calendar
Council reviewed the calendar.
7. Discussion, review, and possible action regarding the following meetings: Animal Shelter
Board, Annexation Task Force, Arts Council of Brazos Valley, Architectural Advisory
Committee, 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, Brazos Valley Economic Development Corporation, Bryan/College Station
Chamber of Commerce, Budget and Finance Committee, BVSWMA, BVWACS,
Compensation and Benefits Committee, Comprehensive Plan Evaluation 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 Technology Council, Regional Transportation Committee for
Council of Governments, Sister Cities Association, Spring Creek Local Government
Corporation, Transportation and Mobility Committee, TAMU Economic Development,
TAMU Student Senate, Texas Municipal League, Twin City Endowment, Wa lk with the
Mayor, YMCA, Youth Advisory Council, Zoning Board of Adjustments, (Notice of Agendas
posted on City Hall bulletin board).
Councilmember Rektorik reported on Experience Bryan-College Station.
Councilmember Harvell reported on the “Community Gives” event at the Rellis Campus.
8. Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the workshop of the College Station
City Council at 8:52 p.m. on Monday, October 7, 2019.
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Karl Mooney, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tanya Smith, City Secretary