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Mayor
Ron Silvia
Mayor Pro Tempore
John Happ
City Manager
Glenn Brown
Council Members
Ben White
Ron Gay
Lynn McIlhaney
Chris Scotti
David Ruesink
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
Minutes
City Council Workshop and Regular Meeting
Thursday, May 25, 2006 at 1 :30 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Silvia, Council members, Happ, White,
Gay, McIlhaney, Scotti, Ruesink
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Brown, City Attorney Cargill Jr., City Secretary
Hooks, Assistant City Secretary Casares, Management Team
Mayor Silvia called the workshop meeting to order at I :31 p.m.
Workshop Al!enda Item No.1 -- Presentation of service awards. Swearinl! jn of
elected officials from the May 13. 2006 Collel!e Station General Election and
presentation of Certificates of Election.
Municipal Court Judge Ed Spillane presented the oaths of office to each council member
recently elected to office: Council member Place 4, Lynn McIlhaney and Council
member Place 6, David Ruesink. Mayor Silvia presented each elected official with a
Certificate of Election.
A reception followed for elected officials and guests attending the ceremony.
Workshop Al!enda Item No.2 -- Presentation. possible action. and discussjon on
items listed on the consent al!enda.
13.06 - Presentation. possible action. and discussion regarding a resolution awarding the
Annual Contract for Janitorial Services to Professional Floor and Janitorial Services for
all Citv offices for an annual expenditure of$190.613.28.
Assistant Director of Public Works Charles McLemore described the current janitorial
service and the re-bidding process.
13.16 - Presentation. possible action and discussion on a request for an Oversized
Participation Agreement to upsize a waterline and street improvements for the
Waterwood Condominiums in the total amount of$27.l01.00.
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At the Council's request, Assistant Director of Public Works Charles McLemore
described the proposed project.
13.19 - Presentation. possible action. and discussion to approve a resolution by the City
Council of the City of College Station. Texas. directing publication of notice of intention
to issue certificates of obligation. series 2006: and providing an effective date.
Council member McIlhaney noted that she would abstain from voting on this item.
Director of Finance and Strategic Planning described projects related to the issue for
certificates of obligation, series 2006.
Workshop Al!enda Item No. 3 -- Presentation. possible action. and discussion
rel!ardinl! l!iyinl! a local preference in bid/contract awards in accordance with Local
Goyernment Code 271.0951.
Purchasing Manager Cheryl Turney reminded the City Council ofthe statutory provisions
governing the award of bids, exceptions, statutory requirements, definitions, and
advantages and disadvantages. The local impact for implementing a local preference
policy would vary depending on the guidelines established by the City Council. Ms.
Turney proposed the following recommendations:
~ Apply to all local business
~ Apply to all goods and services that is competitively bid by City staff
~ Exclude construction contracts
~ Incorporate local preference language in fiscal policies found in the budget and
Purchasing Manual
Mayor Pro Tern Happ left the workshop meeting at 2:52 p.m.
City Council directed staff to bring forward any local preference bids on a case by case
basis, if an award might be economic benefit to the City.
Workshop Al!enda Item No.4 -- Presentation. possible action. and discussjon on an
oyerlay zoninl! district for the property located at the intersection of Greens Prairie
Road (SH 40) and State Hil!hway 6 South.
Acting Director of Planning and Development Services Lance Simms noted that staffs
intent was to apply the overlay to the area of planned commercial development
concentrated at the intersection of Greens Prairie (SH 40) and Highway 6 South
intersection. The City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan designates more than 300 acres
of land as Regional Retail in this area. Mr. Simms pointed out that property owners were
generally opposed to additional development regulations and questioned what the City
desired beyond the Non-Residential Architectural Standards currently in effect.
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After a brief discussion, the consensus of the City Council was to direct staff to apply
existing Overlay Zoning District that address signage, building/parking setbacks and auto
repair facilities for the property located at the intersection of Greens Prairie Road and
State Highway 6 South.
Workshop Al!enda Item No. 5 -- Presentation. possible action. and discussion
rel!ardinl! City office space needs and develop a site plan for the remaininl! city
owned property on Krenek Tap Road.
Assistant City Manager Works Mark Smith illustrated the city's office space needs and
proposed a development of a site plan for the remaining city owned property on Krenek
Tap Road. Staff recommended the following proposals:
~ Build a new City Hall in a single phase
~ Work out a site development plan
~ Implement plans to meet operational space needs until new facilities are available
Council directed staff to move forward on a site development plan, implement a plan to
meet immediate space needs, and the completion of the 2nd floor of the Municipal Court
Building. Council members expressed a desire to construct a new City Hall in the future
as one project, rather than a phased approach.
Council recessed at 4:01 p.m. for a short break and reconvened the workshop meeting at
4:15 p.m.
Workshop Al!enda Item No.6 -- Presentation. possible action. and discussion on
future al!enda items: A Council Member mav inquire about a subiect for which
notice has not been l!iven. A statement of specific factual information or the
recitation of existinl! policy mav be l!iven. Anv deliberation shall be limited to a
proposal to place the subject on an al!enda for a subsequent meetinl!.
Council member Scotti requested an executive session agenda item under economic
development regarding a laboratory venture.
Council member Ruesink requested an agenda item regarding an overview of the
anticipated traffic impacts ofthe development of vacant property in the Sebesta area.
Mayor Pro Tern Happ returned to the workshop meeting at 4:15 p.m.
Workshop Al!enda Item No.7 - Council Calendars
May 24
May 25
May 18-22 Making Cities Livable Conference, Santa Fe - La Fonda Hotel
May 23 Collaborative Partnership Announcement, Annenberg Presidential Conference
Center - 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Special Meeting - Canvass of Election, Noon, Council Chambers
City Council Workshop and Regular Meeting, I :30 p.m.
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Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building Groundbreaking, TAMU
Office Closed
International Faith Dialogue Student Association BBQ Luncheon - Central
Park Pavilion - Noon - I :30 p.m.
TML Open Govt. Workshop - Austin - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
B/CS Summer Grand Slam Tennis Tournament Banquet - The Zone
Community Impact A ward Luncheon - Briarcrest Country Club
City Council Workshop and Regular Meeting 3:00 p.m.
Newman 10 Business Performance Awards Luncheon Hilton Bluebonnet
Room -11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
Junel9 IGC Meeting- TAMU - Noon-I:30 p.m.
June 20 Council Transportation Committee Meeting, Admin Conf. Rm
June 22 City Council Workshop and Regular Meeting 3 :00 p.m.
June 29-30 College Station City Council Retreat
May 26
May 29
May31
June 2
June 4
June 6
June 8
June 14
Council reviewed their upcoming meetings and events.
Workshop Al!enda Item No.8 -- Discussion. review and possible action rel!ardinl!
the followinl! meetinl!s: Brazos Countv Health Dept.. Brazos Animal Shelter.
Brazos Valley Council of Governments. Cemetery Committee. City Center. Desil!n
Review Board. Facade Improvement Prol!ram Advisory Committee. Fraternal
Partnership. Historic Preservation Committee. Interfaith Dialol!ue Association.
Interl!overnmental Committee and School District. Joint Relief Fundinl! Review
Committee. Library Committee. Makinl! Cities Livable Conference. Metropolitan
Planninl! Orl!anizatjon. Outside Al!encv Fundjnl! Review. Parks and Recreation
Board. Plannjnl! and Zoninl! Commission. Sister Cjty Association. TAMU Student
Senate. Research Valley Partnership. Transportation Committee. Wolf Pen Creek
Oversil!ht Committee. Wolf Pen Creek TIF Board. Zoninl! Board of Adiustments.
Mayor Pro Tern Happ presented highlights of the Intergovernmental Committee and
Transportation Committee Meetings.
Council member Gay conveyed comments about the Council Transportation Committee
and School of Rural /Public Health meetings.
Council member Scotti expressed comments about the Research Valley Partnership
Committee meeting.
Mayor Silvia reported on issues at the recent meeting of the Brazos Valley Council of
Governments.
Workshop Al!enda Item No.9 -- Executive Session
At 4:55 p.m., Mayor Silvia announced in open session that the City Council would
convene into executive session pursuant to Sections 551.071, 551.074, and 551.087 of the
open meeting act, to seek the advice of our attorney with respect to pending and
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contemplated litigation, to consider the evaluation of a public officer, and economic
development negotiations.
Consultation with Attornev iGov't Code Section 551.071\:
TCEQ Docket No. 2002-1147-UCR, Applications of Brushy Water Supply and College Station
(Westside/Highway 60)
TCEQ Docket No. 2003-0544MWD, Application of Nantucket, Ltd.
TXU Lone Star Gas Rate Request.
Cause No. 03-002098-CV -85, Brazos County, College Station v. Wellborn Special Utility District
Civil Action No. H-04-4558, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, Houston Division,
College Station v. Us. Dept. of Agriculture, etc., and Wellborn Special Utility District
Civil Action No. H-04-3876, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, Houston Division
JK Development v. College Station
GUD No. 9530 Gas Cost Prudence Review, Atmos Energy Corporation
GUD No. 9560 Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program (GRIP) rate increases, Atmos Energy
Corporation
Cause No. GN-502012, Travis County, TMPA v. PUC (College Station filed Intervention 7/6/05)
Competitive Matter IGov't Code Section 551.086\: possible action
The City Council may deliberate, vote, or take final action on a competitive matter in closed
session. The City Council must make a good faith determination, by majority vote of the City
Council, that the matter is a Competitive Matter. A "Competitive Matter" is a utility-related
matter that the City Council determines is related to the City of College Station's Electric Utility
Competitive Activity, including commercial information, which if disclosed would give
advantage to competitors or prospective competitors. The following is a general representation of
the subject(s) to be considered as a competitive matter.
Discuss power supply contract for electric utility
Economic Incentive Negotiations IGov't Code Section 551.087\: possible action
The City Council may deliberate on commercial or financial information that the City Council
has received from a business prospect that the City Council seeks to have locate, stay or expand
in or near the city with which the City Council in conducting economic development negotiations
may deliberate on an offer of financial or other incentives for a business prospect. After
executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken wiIl be in public. The following
subject(s) may be discussed:
The proposed city convention center and associated privately developed hotel
Gameday/Cafe Eccell
Mixed Use redevelopment project - Church Avenue
Radakor, LLC - Mixed Use redevelopment projects in Northgate
PersonnellGov't Code Section 551.074\: possible action
The City Council may deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation,
reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer. After executive session
discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. The following public
officer(s) may be discussed:
City Manager evaluation
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Workshop Al!enda Item No. 10 -- Final Action on executiye sessjon. if necessarv.
Council returned from executive session at 6:55 p.m. No action was taken.
Rel!ular Meetinl!
Mayor Silvia called the regular meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. He led the audience in the
Pledge of Allegiance. Program Coordinator of Texas A&M International Students Kim
Fox introduced Mr. Mohsin Reza and Ms. Anindita Ahmed from Bangladesh. Mr. Reza
and Ms Ahmed presented a map with the location of Bangladesh. They also described
the culture and heritage.
Hear Visitors
Council did not receive any public comment.
Consent Al!enda
13.1 Approved by common consent Ordjnance No. 2890 modifying Chapter 10,
"Traffic Code," Section 2.D of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College
Station by updating the Traffic Control Device Inventory - Schedule III to add
STOP signs at various intersections.
13.2 Approved by common consent Ordinance No. 2891 amending Chapter 10,
"Traffic Code," Section 2.C of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College
Station by updating the Traffic Control Device Inventory - Schedule II to include
the installation of a four-way stop at the intersection of Jones-Butler Road and
Dowling Road.
13.3 Approved by common consent a participation agreement providing for the City to
reimburse Smiling Mallard Development $78,846.32 for the construction of an
oversized sewer line.
13.4 Approved by common consent an interlocal agreement with Brazos County for
providing an Internet based law library service on a computer in the Larry J.
Ringer Library.
13.5 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 5-25-2006-13.05 approving the
construction contract (Contract No. 06-207) with Brazos Valley Services in the
amount of $151,535.00 for the construction of the Central Park Lane Extension
Project (ST-0509).
13.6 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 5-25-2006-13.06 awarding the
Annual Contract for Janitorial services to Professional Floor and Janitorial
Services for all City offices for an annual expenditure of$190,613.28.
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13.7 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 5-25-2006-13.07 approving a
professional services contract with CSC Engineering & Environmental
Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $81,000.00 for the supplemental engineering
and environmental services at the Rock Prairie Road Landfill.
13.8 Approved by common consent the renewal of the purchasing agreement for liquid
chlorine from DXI Industries not to exceed $51,300.00.
13.9 Approved by common consent the renewal of an annual purchasing agreement for
dewatering chemical (polymer) with Fort Bend Services, Inc. for $112,820.00.
13.10 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 5-25-2006-13.10 approving a five
(5) year agreement with Texas Commercial Waste for the lease of slant-top, front-
end loading refuse containers for an annual estimated expenditure of$165,420.
13.11 Approved by common consent the rejection of Bid No. 05-06 for printing
letterhead, envelopes, and business cards.
13.12 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 5-25-2006-13.12 declaring
intention to reimburse expenditures from the issuance of debt.
13.13 Approved by common consent Ordinance No. 2892 amending Chapter 4, Section
I, Subsection C (1) of the code of ordinances relating to the duration of itinerant
vendors' permits.
13.14 Approved by common consent a renewal agreement with Badger Meter, Inc. for
the annual purchase of water meters to be maintained in inventory, Bid No. 04-44,
for an annual expenditure of$101,603.00.
13.15 Approved by common consent the annual renewal agreement(s) for Temporary
Employment Services with Human Resource Connection in the amount of
$79,000 and Will staff Worldwide in the amount of$25,000.
13.16 Approved by common consent an Oversized Participation Agreement to upsize a
waterline and street improvements for the Waterwood Condominiums in the total
amount of$27,101.00.
13.17 Approved by common consent a request for Oversize Participation (OP) for a
street and water line improvement in the Westfield Village Subdivision Phases 4
& 5 in the combined total of $27,723.00.
13.18 Approved by common consent a request for Oversize Participation (OP) for a
water and sanitary line improvement in the Castlegate Subdivision Phase 6 in the
combined total of$23,198.00.
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13.19 Presentation, possible action, and discussion to approve a resolution by the City
Council of the City of College Station, Texas, directing publication of notice of
intention to issue certificates of obligation, series 2006; and providing an effective
date. Council member White moved to approve Resolution No. 5-25-2006-13.19
approving publication of notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation,
series 2006, and providing an effective date. Mayor Pro Tern Happ seconded the
motion which carried by a vote of 6-0-1.
FOR: Silvia, Happ, White, Gay, Scotti, Ruesink
AGSENT: None
ABSTAINED: McIlhaney
13.20 Approved by common consent Ordinance No. 2893 denying the proposal by
Atmos Energy Corporation to implement interim (GRIP) Gas Reliability
Infrastructure Program rate adjustments for gas utility investment in 2005.
13.21 Approved by common consent the second reading of an ordinance amending the
cable television franchise ordinance (Ordinance No. 2682) pertaining to the
assignment of the franchise from Cox Southwest Holdings, L.P. to Cebridge
Acquisition, L.P.
13.22 Approved by common consent the City Manager's Severance Agreement.
13.23 Approved by common consent Ordinance No. 2894 naming State Highway 40
and the renaming of Greens Prairie Road to William D. Fitch Parkway.
13.24 Approved by common consent the Termination of an Economic Development
Agreement with VPI Communications, Inc. (Cabletime).
13.25 Approved by common consent naming the youth baseball field #3 at Southwood
Athletic Park "Gary Marske Filed".
13.26 Approved by common consent the minutes for College Station City Council
Workshop and Regular Meeting on March 23, 2006, April 13, 2006, April 27,
2006, and May 4, 2006.
Rel!ular Al!enda
Rel!ular Al!enda Item No. 14.1 -- Public hearinl!. presentation. possible action. and
discussion on an ordinance amendinl! Chapter 12. Article 7.4 of the Unified
Development Ordinance rel!ulatinl! sil!ns.
Acting Director of Planning and Development Lance Simms presented a brief overview
of the proposed ordinance amendment and described the following changes:
~ Non-Commercial & political signs
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~ Sign removal
~ Community spirit signs
~ Signage for neighborhood groups
The Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval of this item.
Mayor Silvia opened the public hearing.
The following citizens addressed the city council regarding signage for special events.
Bill Trainer, 8505 Amethyst Court
Kenneth Shanek, 1007 Krenek Tap Road
Kip Gilts, 9210 Riverstone Court
Mayor Silvia closed the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tern Happ moved to approve an ordinance amending Chapter 12, Article 7.4
of the Unified Development Ordinance regulating signs by adding a $200.00 permit fee
for businesses and waive the permit fee for non-profits. Council member White seconded
the motion.
Council member Scotti moved to amend the motion by adding language for churches that
meet at a temporary location; one permit per year and the signage displayed on the day of
the event. Council member Ruesink seconded the motion, which carried unanimously,
7-0.
Mayor Pro Tern Happ moved to approve an ordinance amending Chapter 12, Article 7.4
of the Unified Development Ordinance regulating signs adding a $200.00 permit fee for
business and waive the permit fee for non-profits. Council member White seconded the
motion, which failed by a vote of 0-7.
FOR: None
AGAINST: Silvia, Happ, White, Gay, McIlhaney, Scotti, Ruesink
Mayor Pro Tern Happ moved to amend the motion directing staff to draft an ordinance
with the following stipulations and bring forward on a future agenda:
~ For church that meets at a temporary location: one permit per year and signage
can only be displayed on the day ofthe service.
~ Adding a $200.00 permit fee for business
~ Waive the permit fee for non-profits.
~ Banners must be mounted on a permanent structure
~ A time period for which banners can be displayed
Council member White seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 7-0.
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FOR: Silvia, Happ, White, Gay, McIlhaney, Scotti, Ruesink
AGAINST: None
Rel!ular Al!enda Item No. 14.2 -- Public hearinl!. presentation. possible action and
discussion on an amendment to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan for
approximately 1.4 acres from Floodplain to Retail Rel!ional for the area l!enerally
located southwest of the intersection of future Decatur Drive and fnture Arrinl!ton
Road.
Staff Planner Lindsay Boyer presented a staff report and pointed out that the Planning
and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval of this item.
Mayor Silvia opened the public hearing.
Chuck Ellison, 2902 Camille Drive, spoke III favor of the amendment to the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
Mayor Silvia closed the public hearing.
Council member Scotti moved to approve Ordinance No. 2895 amending the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan for approximately 1.4 acres from Floodplain to Retail
Regional for the area generally located southwest of the intersection of future Decatur
Drive and Future Arrington Road. Mayor Pro Tern Happ seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously, 7-0.
FOR: Silvia, Happ, White, Gay, McIlhaney, Scotti, Ruesink
AGAINST: None
Rel!ular Al!enda Item No. 14.3 -- Public hearinl!. presentation. possible action. and
discussion on an ordinance rezoninl! Sprinl! Creek consistinl! of one lot on 28.01
acres located at 4300 SH 6 South in the l!eneral vicinity of the future intersection of
Decatur Drive and Arrinl!ton Drive. southwest of the existinl! intersection of
Alexandria Avenue and Decatur Drive from R-4. Multi-familv. A-O. Al!ricultural
Open. and R-l. Sinl!le Familv to R-l. Sinl!le Familv Residential. A-P. Administrative
Professional. and C-1. General Commercial.
Staff Planner Lindsay Boyer presented a staff report and pointed out that the Planning
and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval of this item.
Mayor Silvia opened the public hearing.
Chuck Ellison, 2902 Camille Drive, spoke in favor ofthe rezoning.
Mayor Silvia closed the public hearing.
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Council member Gay moved to approve Ordinance No. 2896 rezoning Spring Creek
consisting of one lot on 28.01 acres located at 4300 SH 6 South in the general vicinity of
the future intersection of Decatur Drive and Arrington Drive, southwest of the existing
intersection of Alexandria Avenue and Decatur Drive from R-4, Multi-family, A-a,
Agricultural Open, and R-I, Single Family to R-I, Single Family Residential, A-P,
Administrative Professional, and C-I, General Commercial. Council member White
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 7-0.
FOR: Silvia, Happ, White, Gay, McIlhaney, Scotti, Ruesink
AGAINST: None
Rel!ular Al!enda Item No. 14.4 -- Public hearinl!. presentation. possible action. and
discussion on an ordinance rezoninl! consistinl! of one lot on 3.67 acres located at the
southeast corner of William D. Fitch Parkway (SH 40) and Barron Road from A-O
Al!ricultural-Open to C-3 Lil!ht Commercial.
Senior Planner Trey Fletcher presented a brief overview of the proposed rezoning. The
Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval.
Mayor Silvia opened the public hearing.
The following citizen addressed the City Council regarding the rezoning.
Bill Trainer, 8505 Amethyst Court
Mayor Silvia closed the public hearing.
Council member Gay moved to approve Ordinance No. 2897 rezoning one lot on 3.67
acres located at the southeast corner of William D. Fitch Parkway (SW 40) and Barron
Road from A-O Agricultural-Open to C-3 Light Commercial. Council member White
seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 7-0.
FOR: Silvia, Happ, White, Gay, McIlhaney, Scotti, Ruesink
AGAINST: None
Rel!ular Al!enda Item No. 14.5 -- Public hearinl!. presentation. possible action. and
discussion on a Conditional Use Permit - Use & Site for a Verizon Wireless
telecommunications tower located at 1500 Harvey Road in the l!eneral vicinitv of
Post Oak Mall.
Senior Planner Trey Fletcher described the Conditional Use Permit noting that it fulfills
all requirements. The Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended
approval of the Conditional Use Permit for use and site for a Verizon Wireless
telecommunications tower.
Mayor Silvia opened the public hearing.
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Shep Poland, 3500 East Alabama Road, Wharton, Texas spoke in favor ofthe conditional
use permit and offered to answer any questions ofthe City Council.
Mayor Silvia closed the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tern Happ moved to approve Ordinance No. 2898 approving a conditional
use permit - use & site for a Verizon Stealth Wireless Telecommunications Tower
located at 1500 Harvey Road in the general vicinity of Post Oak Mall. Council member
White seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 7-0.
Mayor Pro Tern Happ amended his motion to include maintenance of the flag and
surrounding area. Council member White seconded the motion which carried
unanimously, 7-0.
FOR: Silvia, Happ, White, Gay, McIlhaney, Scotti, Ruesink
AGAINST: None
Council recessed for a short break at 8:58 p.m. and reconvened the regular meeting at
9:09 p.m.
Rel!ular Al!enda Item No. 14.6 -- Presentation. Dossible action. and discnssion on 1)
acceDtance of a landowners' petition for the desil!nation of Reinvestment Zone #16
in the Northl!ate District as provided for under Chapter 311. Tax Code: and 2) a
Resolution callinl! for a Dublic hearinl! for the creation of Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone #16 as a tax increment financinl! zone.
Acting Director of Community and Economic Development Charles Wood conveyed
factors regarding the designation of Reinvestment Zone 16 in the Northgate District and a
resolution calling for a public hearing for the creation of Tax Increment Reinvestment
Zone # 16 as a tax increment financing zone.
Council member Gay moved to approve the acceptance of a landowners' petition for the
designation of Reinvestment Zone #16 in the Northgate District as provided for under
Chapter 311, Tax Code and Resolution No. 5-25-2006-14.6 calling for a public hearing
for the creation of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #16 as a tax increment financing
zone. Council member Scotti seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 7-0.
FOR: Silvia, Happ, White, Gay, McIlhaney, Scotti, Ruesink
AGAINST: None
Rel!ular Al!enda Item No. 14.7 -- Presentation. possible action. and discussion
rel!ardinl! a Dossible aPDointment to the board of Directors for the Brazos Vallev
Veterans Memorial. Inc.
This item was removed from the regular agenda by staff.
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Rel!ular Al!enda Item No. 15 -- The Cjty Council may convene the executive session
followinl! the rel!ular meetinl! to discuss matters posted on the executive sessjon
al!enda for May 25. 2006.
At 9:27 p.m., Mayor Silvia announced in open session that the City Council would
convene into executive session pursuant to Sections 551.071 and 551.087 of the open
meeting act, to seek the advice of our attorney with respect to pending and contemplated
litigation, and economic development negotiations.
Rel!ular Al!enda Item No. 16 -- Final action on executive session. if necessary.
Council returned to open session at 10:15 pm. No action was taken.
Rel!ular Al!enda Item No. 17 - Adjourn.
Hearing no objections, the meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 25,2006.
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City Secretary Connie Hooks
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Ron Silvia
Mayor Pro Tempore
John Happ
City Manager
Glenn Brown
Council Members
Ben White
Ron Gay
Lynn McIlhaney
Chris Scotti
David Ruesink
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
College Station City Council
Workshop Meeting
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Ron Gay
Lynn McIlhaney
Chris Scotti
David Ruesink
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
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