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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/28/2003 - Regular Minutes City Council Mayor City Council _ ter Ron Silvia James Massey Mayor Pro Tempore John Happ Anne Hazen Robert Wareing City Manager Scott Mears COLLEGE STATION Thomas E. Brymer Dennis Maloney College Station, Embracing the Past, Exploring the Future MINUTES College Station City Council Workshop and Regular Meeting Thursday August 28, 2003 at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Silvia, Mayor Pro Tem Hazen, Council members Massey, Maloney, Wareing, Mears, Happ STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Brymer, Assistant City Manager Brown, City Attorney Cargill, Jr., City Secretary Hooks, Assistant City Secretary Casares, Fiscal Services Director Cryan, Budget Director Kersten, Director of Public Works Smith, Director of Development Services Templin, Transportation Planner Fogle, Director of Office Technical and Information Services Burnside, Director of Economic Development Foutz, Public Communications and Marketing Becky Nugent, Director of Parks and Recreation Beachy, Director of Public Utilities Woody, Fire Chief Giordano Mayor Silvia called the workshop into session at 3:05 p.m. Workshop Agenda Item No.1 -- Discussion of consent agenda items listed for Regular Council Meeting. No consent agenda items were removed for discussion. Workshop Agenda Item No. 2 -- Presentation, discussion and possible action on a draft concept plan for the City Center. This item was delayed until the September 9, 2003 City Council Workshop Meeting. Workshop Agenda Item No. 3 -- Presentation, discussion and possible action on the 2003- 2004 Strategic Plan and FY 04 Proposed Budget. Director of Budget and Strategic Planning Jeff Kersten presented this item. The draft strategic plan has been prepared with the direction provided by the City Council at the May planning retreat. The plan incorporated the revised Mission Statement and Vision Statements. In each four Vision Statements are the strategies that were identified by the City Council. Mr. Kersten reviewed the following vision statements: • Core Services Providing Customer Service Excellence Office of the City Secretary College Station, Texas Council Meeting 8/28/03 Page 2 • Parks and Leisure Services • Planning and Development ‘itior? • Economic Development Mr. Kersten noted that the City Council held three- workshop meetings and one public hearing on the proposed budget. The purpose of this item was to review the proposed budget and identify any budget issues. Mr. Kersten presented a memorandum to the City Council that identified the 2004 Outside Agency Funding Request. Council members recommended the following 2004 outside agency finding to be incorporated into the budget. • $30,000 - Children Museum of the Brazos Valley • $ 5,000 - Retired and Senior Volunteer Program • $16,000 - African American National Heritage Society • $50,000 — Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial • $10,000 — Dispute Resolution Center • $ 4,500 — Bryan - College Station Sister Cities • $42,767 — George Bush Presidential Library and Museum After a brief discussion, the census of the Council was to include additional finds of $110,000 to provide economic development incentives and encourage targeted economic activities in College Station. Workshop Agenda Item No. 4 — Discussion and possible on future agenda items — A Council 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. Council member Maloney suggested Roberts Rule of Order and the Economic Development Plan for a future workshop agenda. Council member Happ proposed Habitat for Humanity process on a future workshop agenda. After a brief discussion, the census of the Council was to schedule a tour of the Habitat for Humanity projects and various City projects. Mayor Pro Tem Hazen recommended sending an invitation to the Parks and Recreation Board and the Planning and Zoning Commission to attend the tour. Mayor Pro Tem Hazen inquired about the Council's recommendation regarding the 4 -B Board. City Manager Brymer noted that staff would present their findings at a future workshop meeting. Workshop Agenda Item No. 5 -- Council Calendars kW"' Council reviewed the upcoming calendar events. Providing Customer Service Excellence Office of the City Secretary College Station, Texas Council Meeting 8/28/03 Page 3 Workshop Agenda Item No. 6 -- Executive Session At 4:29 p.m., Mayor Silvia announced in open session that the City Council would convene into executive session pursuant to Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074 and 551.087 of the Open Meetings Act, to seek the advice of the city attorney with respect to pending and contemplated litigation, to consider the purchase of real property, the evaluation of a public officer and economic development negotiations. Cause No. 43,098 -85, Brazos County - Bryan v. College Station Cause No. 96- 03168, Travis County - Bryan, et al. v. PUC (intervention) Cause No. 97- 02587, Travis County - Bryan, et al. v. PUC (intervention) Cause No. 98-13391, Travis County - Bryan, et al. v. PUC (intervention) Cause No. 96- 06940, Travis County - Bryan, et al. v. PUC (intervention) Cause No. 97- 07000, Travis County - TMPA v. PUC (intervention) Cause No. 98- 11817, Travis County - TMPA v. PUC (intervention) Cause No. 98- 11815, Travis County - Texas -New Mexico Power Co. v. PUC (intervention) Cause No. 97- 12392, Travis County - Central Power & Light Co. v. PUC (intervention) Cause No. 97- 12405, Travis County - Bryan v. PUC (intervention) Cause No. 97- 12401, Travis County - TMPA v. PUC (intervention) Cause No. 97- 12402, Travis County - San Antonio v. PUC (intervention) Cause No. 97- 10792, Travis County - TMPA v. PUC (intervention) Cause No. GN002343, Travis County - San Antonio v. PUC (intervention) Cause No. GN002513, Travis County - San Antonio v. PUC (intervention) Cause No. GN000152, Travis County - TMPA v. PUC (intervention) Cause No. GN200090; Travis County - Reliant Energy v. Big Country Electric Coop, et al. Cause No GN200100, Travis County - San Antonio, etc. v. Brazos Electric Power Coop, et al. Cause No. GN200685, Travis County - TMPA v. PUC and City of Bryan (intervention) Cause No. GN300714, Travis County - TMPA v. PUC and City of Bryan (intervention) Case No. 03 -02- 00462 -CV, Court of Appeals -TMPA v. PUC (continued intervention) Case No. 03 -02- 00701 -CV, Court of Appeals - TMPA v. PUC (continued intervention) Docket Nos. TX96 -2 -000, TX96 -2 -001, TX96 -2 -002, TX96 -2 -003, TX96 -2 -004, TX96 -2 -005, TX96 -2- 06, TX96 -2 -007, FERC - College Station, applicant Docket No. 25197, Public Utility Commission - College Station request to set rates. Docket No. 25395, Public Utility Commission - College Station (intervention) Docket No. 26950, Public Utility Commission - College Station (intervention) PUC Project No. 25937 - PUC investigation into possible manipulation of ERCOT market (respondent) PUC Project No. 21927 - College Station request to maintain current certification PUC Project No. 25591 - 2001 electric utility earnings reports (respondent) Cause No. 52,434 -361, Brazos County - College Station v. Wolf Pen Creek, Ltd., et al. Cause No. 28,765, Grimes County - Trant v. Grimes County, College Station and Bryan Case No. G -02 -108, U.S. District Court - Lester v. College Station and Piersall. Cause No. 02- 001154- CV -85; Brazos County - Municipal Drilling vs. College Station Cause No. 02-001291-CV-361, Brazos County - Piersall v. College Station and Feldman Cause No. 02- 002223 -CV -361, Brazos County - DeSantiago v. College Station Cause No. 02- 002445 -CV -272, Brazos County - Evelyn L. Bruce v. College Station, C.D. Henderson, Inc., and Scott Elliott, d/b /a Elliott Construction Cause No. 03- 000617 -CV -272, Brazos County - TCA Holdings, et al. v. College Station Cause No. 03 -CV- 129115, Fort Bend County - College Station v. Contract Land Staff, Inc. TXU Lone Star Gas Rate Request. Providing Customer Service Excellence Office of the City Secretary College Station, Texas Council Meeting 8/28/03 Page 4 Real Estate {Gov't Code Section 551.072 }; possible action The City Council may deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the City in negotiations with a third person. After executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. The following subject(s) may be discussed: Performing Arts Center Land Personnel {Gov'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: Design Review Board City Council Evaluation Economic Incentive Negotiations {Gov'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 will be in public. The following subject(s) may be discussed: The proposed city conference center and associated privately developed hotel. Workshop Agenda Item No 7 -- Final action on Executive Session, if necessary. Council recessed from executive session at 6:45 p.m. No action was taken. Regular Meeting Mayor Silvia called the regular meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. with all council members' present. Dr. Bruce Wood from Aldersgate United Methodist Church provided the invocation. Mayor Silvia, Mayor Pro Tem Hazen and Historic Preservation Committee member Tom Taylor presented the Historic Home Plaque #72 to Victor and Marion Schember of 511 Ayshire. Capital Improvement Program Citizens Advisory Committee — Mayor Silvia and Council member Mears presented certificates to the Capital Improvement Program Citizens Advisory Committee members. 8.1 Hear Visitors: Christopher Foust, 1003 Walton, addressed the council regarding sustainability. Providing Customer Service Excellence Office of the City Secretary College Station, Texas Council Meeting 8/28/03 Page 5 Consent Agenda 9.1 Approved by common consent the minutes for workshop and regular meeting of July 10, 2003 and July 24, 2003. 9.2 Bid No. 03 -48 — Approved by common consent Resolution No. 8 -28- 2003 -9.2 approving a construction contract for the First, Maple and Louise Street Rehabilitation to Young Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $1,253,350.50. 9.3 Bid No. 03 -60 — Approved by common consent Resolution No. 8 -28- 2003 -9.3 approving a Landscape Maintenance contract for various municipal buildings, street medians and park sites to TruGreen Landcare in the amount of $216,457.00 for Section I sites. Bid amounts received on Section II sites (four electrical sub - station sites, and 18 Water /wastewater facility sites) are considerably more that the current pricing, staff recommends rejection of the bids received and rebidding these services. 9.4 RFP No. 03 -84 — Discussion and possible action rejecting proposals received for the construction of the College Station Conference Center in the 30/60 Corridor. Council member Happ moved to approve the rejection of proposals received for the construction of the College Station Conference Center in the 30/60 Corridor. Council member Massey seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 7 -0. FOR: Silvia, Hazen, Massey, Happ, Wareing, Mears, Maloney AGAINST: None 9.5 Bid No. 03 -87 — Approved by common consent Resolution No. 8 -28- 2003 -9.5 approving a construction contract for the Parallel Water Transmission and Westside Water Services Project to Garrey Companies, Inc. in the amount of $4,756,474.00 9.6 Bid No. 03 -92 — Approved by common consent Resolution No. 8 -28- 2003 -9.6 approving a construction contract for Electric System Construction and Maintenance Annual Labor Contract to H &B Construction in the amount of $1,681,758.04. 9.7 Bid No. 03 -99 — Approved by common consent the award of an annual price agreement for Type D hot mix asphalt to Young Contractors, in an amount not to exceed $308,000.00. 9.8 Contract No. 03 -205 — Approved by common consent a contract for professional services with A S & G Claims Administration, Inc. for Third Party Claims Administration Services in the amount of $50,000.00. 9.9 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 8 -28- 2003 -9.9 authorizing the application and acceptance of the FY 2003 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant in the amount of $13,533.00. 9.10 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 8 -28- 2003 -9.10 approving a professional %PO service contract for the Aerial Survey with Volume Calculations and Semi - Annual Providing Customer Service Excellence Office of the City Secretary College Station, Texas Council Meeting 8/28/03 Page 6 Groundwater Monitoring at the Rock Prairie Road Landfill to CSC Engineering and Environmental Consultants, Inc in the amount not to exceed $70,500.00. 1410 9.11 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 8 -28- 2003 -9.11 approving a professional service contract with Holster and Associates for design services related to the expansion of Lincoln Center and a multi- purpose pavilion for W.A. Tarrow Park in the amount of $70,540.00. 9.12 Discussion and possible action on a resolution authorizing the expenditure of funds for a Council approved Optional Relocation Program (ORP) project with demolition/construction costs in the amount of $53,670.00. Mayor Pro Tem Hazen moved to approve Resolution No. 8 -28- 2003 -9.12 authorizing the expenditure of funds for a Council approved Optional Relocation Program (ORP) project with demolition/construction costs in the amount of $53,670.00. Council member Happ seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 7 -0. FOR: Silvia, Hazen, Massey, Happ, Wareing, Mears, Maloney AGAINST: None 9.13 Discussion and possible action on an Optional Relocation Program (ORP) Rehousing Agreement between the City and an eligible housing assistance applicant, and authorization of the expenditure of funds by resolution for demolition /construction costs of $61,940.00. Mayor Pro Tem Hazen moved to approve Resolution No. 8 -28- 2003 9.12 authorizing the expenditure of funds for a Council approved Optional Relocation Program (ORP) project with demolition /construction costs in the amount of $53,670.00. Council member Happ seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 7 -0. FOR: Silvia, Hazen, Massey, Happ, Wareing, Mears, Maloney AGAINST: None 9.14 Approved by common consent the ratification and authorization of purchase of crushed stone, in accordance with LGC 252.022(a)(2) a procurement necessary to preserve the public health or safety of the municipality's residents, to Texcon, Inc. in the amount of $25,535.37 and payment of pending invoices in the amount of $11,709.37 for crushed stone. 9.15 Approved by common consent authorizing additional professional engineering services for relocation of Well No. 7 and Well No. 7 Collection Line Change Order No. 1 to Professional Services Contract 01 -127 in the amount of $85,631.00. 9.16 Approved by common consent Change Order #2 to Professional Services Contract #01- 15 5 with Mitchell & Morgan, LLP on the Wolf Pen Creek Lower Trails Phase I Project, in the amount of $3,000.00. kkilY Providing Customer Service Excellence Office of the City Secretary College Station, Texas Council Meeting 8/28/03 Page 7 Regular Agenda ‘0* Regular Agenda Item No 10.1 -- Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding an update on the 2 -1 -1- Texas /First All for Help system operated by the United Way of the Brazos Valley. Vice President Community Impact, Kay Parker remarked that the 2 -1 -1 Texas is the new abbreviated dialing code for free information and referrals to health and human services and community organizations. The 2 -1 -1 is a statewide service coordinated by the Texas I &R Network that have 24/7 availability, multilingual capabilities and TDD /TTY access. 2 -1 -1 Texas provides support for Homeland Security and Disaster Response, and is the authorized information dissemination agency for the Brazos County Interjuridictional Emergency Plan. The 2 -1 -1 Call Center for the Brazos Valley is the United Way's first Call for Help. No formal action was taken. Regular Agenda Item No 10.2 -- Discussion and possible action on an ordinance setting the hours for mixed beverage, beer and wine licensed establishments. Council member Massey made a motion removing this item from the table. Council member Happ seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 7 -0. FOR Silvia, Hazen, Massey, Happ, Wareing, Mears, Maloney AGAINST: None ‘10 Council member Maloney moved to limit the discussion of this item to one speech, up to three minutes for Council members wishing to address this item. Council member Mears seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 7 -0. FOR Silvia, Hazen, Massey, Happ, Wareing, Mears, Maloney AGAINST: None Council member Wareing moved to approve Ordinance 2656 adopting the extended hours of sale for "mixed beverages" and "beer and wine" on any day to 2:00 a.m. as provided by the V.T.C.A., Alcoholic beverage Code, Chapter 105. Council member Mears seconded the motion. Police Chief Feldman presented a brief overview of the proposed 2:00 a.m. closing time The City of College Station set its closing hour at 1:15 a.m. in 1986. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission's position is that the closing hours are either 12:00 midnight or 2:00 a.m. and that our 1:15 p.m. closing hour is not valid. The City of Bryan agreed with the 2:00 p.m. closing time Council member Massey presented a summary of the Intergovernmental Committee conversation regarding the proposed 2:00 a.m. closing time The City of Bryan would pursue the City of College Station recommendations to keep both cities identical. Providing Customer Service Excellence Office of the City Secretary College Station, Texas Council Meeting 8/28/03 Page 8 Council member Maloney noted that a motion was on the table therefore no public input should be allowed. Council member Massey moved to suspend Roberts Rule of Order. Council member Maloney seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 7 -0. FOR: Silvia, Hazen, Massey, Happ, Wareing, Mears, Maloney AGAINST: None The following citizens addressed the City Council regarding the extended hours. Heather Clark, 4501 Bromption Lane Tiersa Hopkins, 11720 Old wellborn Costa Dallas, 2803 Wilderness Drive Mark Kristen, 1501 Independence John Fedora, 1204 Skyline Court J.J. Ruffino, 6000 FM 1179 Richard Benning, 1802 Lawyer Place Robert Waltman, 9307 Lake Forrest Ct. Kirk Brown, 12684 Huntersck Road Joe Bendetti, 200 East 6 street, #A, Austin, Texas Jack Bendetti, 2021 Saw, Plano, Texas Austin Harkness, 301 -A College Main Robert Forest, 109 College Main Mayor Silvia closed the public input. Council member Wareing moved to approve Ordinance 2656 adopting the extended hours of sale for "mixed beverages" and "beer and wine" on any day will be 2:00 a.m. as provided by the V.T.C.A., Alcoholic beverage Code, Chapter 105. Council member Mears seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of 6 -1. FOR: Silvia, Massey, Happ, Wareing, Mears, Maloney AGAINST: Hazen Council recessed at 8:43 p.m. for a short break and returned to the regular meeting at 9:00 p.m. Regular Agenda Item No. 10.3 -- Public hearing, discussion and possible action on Land Use Assumptions and Capital Improvement Plan for the proposed Steeplechase Sanitary Sewer Impact Fee Area. Assistant City Engineer Brett McCully remarked that this is the first of two public hearings required to enact the City's fifth utility impact fee area (Annexation Area 1). The proposed impact fee would recuperate a significant investment made by the City. Mr. McCully discussed Land Use Assumptions and Capital Improvement Plan. He also discussed the collection process and stated that it is updated every 3 to 5 years. The impact fee calculated to tap the proposed sanitary sewer is $322.07 per living unit as the maximum amount. Commercial amounts are based on meter size. Providing Customer Service Excellence Office of the City Secretary College Station, Texas Council Meeting 8/28/03 Page 9 Staff recommends approval of the land use assumptions and capital improvement plan, and setting the final hearing for September 23, 2003. ‘10' Mayor Silvia opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor closed the public hearing. Council member Massey moved to approve the land use assumptions and capital improvement plan, and set the final hearing for September 23, 2003. Council member Happ moved to seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 7 -0. FOR Silvia, Hazen, Massey, Happ, Wareing, Mears, Maloney AGAINST: None Regular Agenda Item No 10.4 — Public hearing, discussion and possible action on an ordinance amending Section 7.3.C.2.d of the Unified Development Ordinance providing additional opportunities for driveway to residential corner lots. Brett McCully noted that currently the Unified Development Ordinance requires that corner residential lot take driveway access from the lesser street. The language included in the Unified Development Ordinance regarding residential access was passed over unchanged from he original Driveway Access Location and Design Policy. The proposed change will allow access to both adjacent streets provided the driveway complies with the applicable building setback. Recent trends in home building have placed a much greater value on side access floorplans, with many builders wanting to construct homes fronting on cul -de -sacs while taking access from the adjacent through street. The Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval of the ordinance. Mayor Silvia opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Silvia closed the public hearing. Council member Happ moved to approve Ordinance No 2657 adopting the revised language to state corner residential lots, side access driveways shall be subject to rear building setback requirements. Council member Mears seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of 4 -3. FOR Silvia, Happ, Wareing, Mears AGAISNT: Massey, Maloney and Hazen Regular Agenda Item No 10.5 -- Presentation, discussion and possible action on adoption of the 2003 -2004 Strategic Plan. Budget and Strategic Planning Director Jeff Kersten presented this item. At the City Council retreat in May the Council identified and ranked strategies as part of the strategic planning process. The Strategic Plan is designed to align the priorities and the resources of the organization and developed in conjunction with the proposed budget. Council member Massey moved to approve the Strategic Plan as presented. Council member Mears seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 7 -0. %W Providing Customer Service Excellence Office of the City Secretary College Station, Texas Council Meeting 8/28/03 Page 10 FOR: Silvia, Hazen, Massey, Happ, Wareing, Mears, Maloney AGAINST: None kb" Regular Agenda Item No. 10.6 -- Presentation, discussion and possible action on the City of College Station 2003 -2004 Proposed Budget. Budget and Strategic Planning Director Jeff Kersten presented an overview of the Fiscal year 2003 -2004 proposed budget. The proposed FY 2003 -2004 annual budget totaled $160,089,405 for all funds. Of this amount, $124,530,083 was proposed for operations and maintenance expenditures and $35,559,321 was proposed for capital improvements projects. The proposed budget goal is to maintain core services in the face of continued growth coupled with changing economic conditions. Mr. Kersten highlighted the proposed adjustments from the Workshop meeting that will be incorporated into the proposed budget. • $30,000 - Children Museum of the Brazos Valley • $ 5,000 - Retired and Senior Volunteer Program • $16,000 - African American National Heritage Society • $50,000 — Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial • $10,000 — Dispute Resolution Center • $ 4,500 — Bryan - College Station Sister Cities • $42,767 — George Bush Presidential Library and Museum 411/110 Also, an additional $110,000 to provide economic development incentives; the additional funds will come from the electric and wastewater funds. Council member Maloney moved to approve Ordinance 2658 adopting a budget for the 2003- 2004 Fiscal year that includes the funding for the outside agencies listed above and additional $110,000 for economic development incentives. His motion also included the review of funds for the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum by the Arts Council of Brazos Valley. Council member Happ seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 7 -0. FOR: Silvia, Hazen, Massey, Happ, Wareing, Mears, Maloney AGAINST: None Regular Agenda Item No. 10.7 -- Presentation, discussion and possible action on an ordinance providing for City Charter Amendments. City Attorney Harvey Cargill Jr., noted to amend the City Charter the City Council must pass an ordinance setting the modifications to the City Charter. The City Council on August 11, 2003 reviewed the City Charter and directed that six provisions be submitted to the citizens for City Charter election. The proposed ordinance contains all six provisions. The election would be held in conjunction with the bond election on November 4, 2003. Council member Massey moved to approve Ordinance No. 2659 providing for the City Charter amendments, calling an election on said issue, providing for procedures relating to the conduct of Providing Customer Service Excellence Office of the City Secretary College Station, Texas Council Meeting 8/28/03 Page 11 said election and providing public notice. Council member Maloney seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 7 -0. FOR Silvia, Hazen, Massey, Happ, Wareing, Mears, Maloney AGAINST: None Regular Agenda Item No 10.8 — Discussion and possible action on appointments to the Design Review Board. City Secretary Connie Hooks remarked that the Design Review Board has two vacancies that should be appointed with an individual who is an aesthetic representative and a business person. Council member Mears moved to appoint Richard Benning and Stanton Ware to the Design Review Board. Council member Wareing seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 7 -0. FOR Silvia, Hazen, Massey, Happ, Wareing, Mears, Maloney AGAINST: None Regular Agenda Item No 10.9 -- Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Brazos County Health Department, Brazos Animal Shelter, Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Capital Improvement Program Citizen Advisory, Committee, Cemetery Committee, College Station Business Development Corporation, Facade Improvement Program Advisory Committee, Historic Preservation Committee, Intergovernmental Committee, Joint Relief Funding Review Committee, Library Committee, Metropolitan Planning Organization, Parks and Recreation Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Sister City Association, TAMU Student Senate, The Research Valley Partnership, Transportation Committee, Wolf Pen Creek Oversight Committee, and Zoning Board of Adjustments. Council member Happ made positive comments regarding the Transportation Conference held in Irving, Texas. Mayor Pro tem Hazen noted that the Chairman of the Cemetery Committee requested no price increase for the cemetery lots and encouraged the promotion of perpetual care. Council member Massey presented the proposed charge for the Intergovernmental Committee and requested an endorsement of the charge. Council member Happ moved to adopt the proposed charge for the Intergovernmental Committee. Mayor Pro Tem Hazen seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 7 -0. FOR Silvia, Hazen, Massey, Happ, Wareing, Mears, Maloney AGAINST: None Mayor Silvia remarked he was asked to serve on a task force to study and give recommendation on how Texas is funding education and what impact this would have on the cities. Providing Customer Service Excellence Office of the City Secretary College Station, Texas Council Meeting 8/28/03 Page 12 Council member Maloney presented highlights of the Research Partnership and the Brazos County Health Department meeting. Agenda Item No 11 -- Executive Session At 9:45 p.m., Mayor Silvia announced in open session that the City Council would reconvene into executive session pursuant to Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074 and 551.087 of the Open Meetings Act, to seek the advice of the city attorney with respect to pending and contemplated litigation, to consider the purchase of real property, the evaluation of a public officer and economic development negotiations. Refer to executive session list previously mentioned. Regular Agenda Item No 12 — Final action on executive session, if necessary. Council concluded the executive session at 10:32 p.m. They returned to open session. No action was taken. Regular Agenda Item No 13 -- Adjourn. Hearing no objections, the meeting adjourned at .10 : 3 3 p.m. PASSED AND APPROVED this 9 da y of October, 2003. APPROVED: r .4 _ `. Mayor ' o Silvia ATTEST: City Secretary Connie Hooks Providing Customer Service Excellence Office of the City Secretary College Station, Texas (1 City of College Station Council Regular Meeting August 28 2003 coLUCCStAnoN %Se Sign In Sheet City of College Station — H-- 0 1. ✓�L`��IG �./��� 1 I I aid/i6ca.._•• . + i �l � ■ i/)J-*- 2. 0911-1 11 Jbu 12. 4 4Lt4 0 3. '44 '3(\' c''''\;k0Q _.1 ki (r‘n . 13. Ci Y '' ..'" 0 4. t l 14. EtL( ��LNk- 1,11k 5. 7-ex t.. 6L-r 4 e-7-- I- 4 /— A11 15. _ ' ifiLLAATA—L— % t v.,_K— A s \3 c 6. Se )41 lerfit 16 / ' ot-46 i . 7. &--rIliele-e--2 17. ��FongPss a. (A\icoR 8, l)fift-fi--y /rsS TES 18. ? c 9 ; _ 19. I f 2 y 10. ‘._./ . J ActF 20. 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