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Monday, October 1, 2012 3:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas, 77840
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Blanche Brick, James Batenhorst, Marcy Halterman-Cox, Greg
Stiles, Jean Gould, Phillip Lasley
MEMBERS ABSENT: Vice Chairman Sherry Ellison
VISITORS PRESENT:
STAFF PRESENT: Greenways Program Manager Venessa Garza, Engineering Program
Specialist Marcelo Arreola, Assistant City Engineer Troy Rother, Board
Secretary Deborah Grace-Rosier
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Call to Order.
Chairman Blanche Brick called the meeting to order at 3:06.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Hear Visitors.
There were no visitors that spoke.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Consideration of absence requests.
Sherry Ellison - October 1, 2012
Jean Gould - September 4, 2012
Marcy Halterman-Cox N September 4, 2012
The Board voted to approve absence requests.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve
September 4, 2012 meeting minutes.
Greg Stiles motioned to approve the meeting minutes. The motion was seconded by James Batenhorst.
The meeting minutes were approved (5-0).
AGENDA ITEM NO.5 : Presentation and discussion regarding an update on the
following items
• Dexter Sidewalk Project
• Lick Creek Greenway Trail
Board member Philip Lasley arrived to the meeting at 3:11.
Venessa Garza gave the Board an update on the progress of projects.
There was general discussion amongst the Board.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Presentation and discussion regarding bicycle facilities at
intersections and safety concerns such as State Highway 6 and William D. Fitch
Parkway.
Venessa Garza and Troy Rother discussed the items.
There was general discussion amongst the Board of possibly changing the markings on a portion of the
roadway and adding better signage at intersections.
Board Member Greg Stiles expressed a need for improvements at the SH-6/40 bridge to accommodate
bicyclists and pedestrians.
Troy Rother told the Board that TXDOT will begin considerations for pedestrians and bicyclists with all new
future projects.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Presentation and discussion regarding stormwater
requirements for developments during construction in relation to existing bike lanes
and sidewalks such as the Tower Point development.
Marcelo Arreola discussed the requirements as set forth with changes to the stormwater ordinance.
There was general discussion amongst the Board.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: Presentation and discussion regarding South Knoll Area
neighborhood Plan.
Venessa Garza introduced the new planning area.
There was a general discussion amongst the Board.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: Presentation and discussion regarding the Wellborn District
Plan.
Venessa Garza gave the Board an update on the planning process and recent meetings.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 10: Presentation and discussion regarding funding opportunities
and the Metropolitan Organization (MPO)
Venessa Garza updated the Board on an upcoming meeting with the MPO which has been moved to
November. Board Members would receive information on the new date and were encouraged to attend.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 11: Presentation and discussion regarding Bicycle, Pedestrian,
and Greenways Advisory Board calendar of upcoming meetings.
Venessa Garza went over the upcoming meetings with the Board.
• October 8, 2012 - Wellborn District Plan - Neighborhood Resource Team Meeting
Greens Prairie Elementary School - 4315 Greens Prairie Trail - 7:00 p.m.
• October 18, 2012 - Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - Council Chambers - 6:00
p.m.
• October 22, 2012 N Wellborn District Plan - Neighborhood Resource Team Meeting -
Greens Prairie Elementary School - 4315 Greens Prairie Trail - 7:00 p.m.
• October 24, 2012 N South Knoll Area Neighborhood Meeting - Kickoff Meeting - South
Knoll Elementary School N 1220 Boswell Street - 7:00 p.m.
• November 1, 2012 - Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - Council Chambers -
6:00 p.m.
• November 5, 2012 N Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board - City Hall
Administrative Conference Room - 3:00 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 12: Possible action and discussion on future agenda items - A
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board Member 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.
No future agenda items were requested.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 13: Adjourn.
Meeting was adjourned at 3:58 p.m.
D PROVED: ATTEST: r-A
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Blanche Brick, Chairman Deborah GPA'ce-Rosier, Board Secretary