HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/27/2003 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMayor
City Council
Ron Silvia
John Happ
Mayor Pro Tempore
Winnie Garner
James Massey
Scott Mears
City Manager
Dennis Maloney
Thomas E. Brymer
Anne Hazen
CoUege SYation, Embracing the Past,
Exploring the Future
MINUTES
College Station City Council
Workshop and Regular Meetings
Thursday, February 27, 2003 at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Silvia, Mayor Pro Tem Massey, Council members
Mears, Garner, Maloney, Hazen
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: City Manager Brymer, Assistant City Manager Brown,
City Secretary Hooks, City Attorney Cargill, Jr., Economic Development Director Foutz, Budget
and Strategic Planning Director Kersten, Human Resources Director O'Connell, Director of
Development Services Templin, Director of Office of Technology and Information Services
Burnside, Public Communications and Marketing Manager Cole, Director of Fiscal Services
Cryan, Senior Planner Battle
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Happ
Mayor Silvia called the workshop meeting to order at 3:05 p.m. with Council members Happ,
Hazen and Mears absent.
Council member Mears arrived at 3:20 p.m.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 1-- Discussion of consent agenda items listed for Re2ular
Council Meetin2.
Council member Maloney noted that he would make comments on consent items 8.4, 8.6, and
8.8 during the regular meeting.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 2-- Presentation, discussion and nossible action on the undate
to the Citv's Strategic Plan, including the B/CS Economic Development Corqoration's
Strategic Marketing Plan, logo branding and associated imqlementations; an update from
the Health Department; the HoteUConference Center Proiect: and effective
communications throullh televising.
Mayor Silvia opened the meeting of the College Station Business Development Corporation
meeting at 3:10 p.m., with Board Members Gonzales and Green present.
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Jeff Kersten, Director of Budget and Strategic Planning introduced this item.
Roland Mower and Tim Bryan from the Bryan/College Station Economic Development
Corporation reviewed the "branding" identity and the new logo and discussed how the plan will
be implemented from a community-wide perspective. He encouraged the city staff to integrate
this logo as part of city publications, the city's website and other documentation.
After a brief discussion, Council directed staff to review the City's marketing plan and how
Research Valley could be incorporated.
Ken Bost, Executive Director of the Brazos County Health Department, presented a video that
depicted the services of the Health Department to the community. He also presented a status
report of the services performed in FY 02.
Director of Economic Development Kim Foutz reviewed the progress of the Hotel/Conference
Center. Public Relations and Communications Manager Kelley Cole presented an update on the status of
televising city council meetings that included options for purchasing television equipment and
hiring additional staff to provide expanded television production capabilities.
No official action was taken.
Council recessed at 4:59 p.m. for a short break and returned to the workshop meeting at 5:10
p.m.
Council member Hazen arrived at the meeting at 5:10 p.m.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 3-- Presentation, discussion and possible action on the Citv's
FY 04 - FY 08 Financial Forecast.
Jeff Kersten addressed the financial forecast that focused on the revenue and expenditure trends
expected over the next five years.
No official action was taken.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 4-- Council Calendars
CSFD Employee Recognition Banquet, 2/21, Hilton, 6:00 p.m.
Intergovernmental Committee Meeting, 2/24, Noon, Bryan City Hall
Growth & Development in Brazos County, 2/25, Hilton, 11:30 p.m.
Council Transportation Committee Mtg, 3/4, Adm. Conference Room, 5:00 p.m.
City Council Workshop and Regular Meetings, 3/13, 3/27
Intergovernmental Committee Meeting, 3/17, Noon, Brazos County,
Citizen Committee Banquet, 3/21, CS Conference Center, 6:30 -9:00 p.m.
Intergovernmental Committee Meeting, 4/21, Noon College Station
Intergovernmental Meeting w/CSISD, 12:00 p.m.
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Brazos Valley Regional Transportation Summit, 5/2, George Bush Presidential Library and
Conference Center
Chamber of Commerce trip to Washington D.C., 5/4-8
Council discussed schedules for an upcoming Strategic Planning Retreat.
Workshou Agenda Item No. 5-- Executive Session.
At 6:10 p.m., Mayor Silvia announced that the City Council would convene into closed session
pursuant to Sections 551.071, 551.072, and 551.074 of the Open Meetings Act to seek the advice
of the city attorney, to consider the purchase of real property, and the evaluation of public
officer(s).
1. Cause No. 43,098-85, Brazos County - Bryan v. College Station
2. Cause No. 96-03168, Travis County - Bryan, et al. v. PUC (intervention)
3. Cause No. 97-02587, Travis County - Bryan, et al. v. PUC (intervention)
4. Cause No. 98-13391, Travis County - Bryan, et al. v. PUC (intervention)
5. Cause No. 96-06940, Travis County - Bryan, et al. v. PUC (intervention)
6. Cause No. 97-07000, Travis County - TMPA v. PUC (intervention)
7. Cause No. 98-11817, Travis County - TMPA v. PUC (intervention)
8. Cause No. 98-11815, Travis County - Texas-New Mexico Power Co. v. PUC (intervention)
9. Cause No. 97-12392, Travis County - Central Power & Light Co. v. PUC (intervention)
10. Cause No. 97-12405, Travis County - Bryan v. PUC (intervention)
11. Cause No. 97-12401, Travis County - TMPA v. PUC (intervention)
12. Cause No. 97-12402, Travis County - San Antonio v. PUC (intervention)
13. Cause No. 97-10792, Travis County - TMPA v. PUC (intervention)
14. Cause No. GN002343, Travis County - San Antonio v. PUC (intervention)
15. Cause No. GN002513, Travis County - San Antonio v. PUC (intervention)
16. Cause No. GN000152, Travis County - TMPA v. PUC (intervention)
17. Cause No. GN200090; Travis County - Reliant Energy v. Big Country Electric Coop, et al.
18. Cause No. GN200100, Travis County - San Antonio, etc. v. Brazos Electric Power Coop, et al.
19. Cause No. GN200685, Travis County - TMPA v. PUC and City of Bryan (intervention)
20. Case No. 03-02-00462-CV, Court of Appeals -TMPA v. PUC (continued intervention)
21. Docket Nos. TX96-2-000, TX96-2-001, TX96-2-002, TX96-2-003, TX96-2-004, TX96-2-005,
TX96-2-006, TX96-2-007, FERC - College Station, applicant
22. Docket No. 25197, Public Utility Commission - College Station request to set rates.
23. Docket No. 25395, Public Utility Commission - College Station (intervention)
24. Docket No. 26950, Public Utility Commission - College Station (intervention)
25. Docket No. 25002, Public Utility Commission - PUC application to set 2002 wholesale rates
26. Docket No. 26950, Public Utility Commission - College Station (intervention)
27. PUC Project No. 25937 - PUC investigation into possible manipulation of ERCOT market
(respondent)
28. PUC Project No. 21927 - College Station request to maintain current certification
29. PUC Project No. 25591 - 2001 electric utility earnings reports (respondent)
30. Cause No. 52,434-361, Brazos County - College Station v. Wolf Pen Creek, Ltd., et al.
31. Cause No. 28,765, Grimes County - Trant v. Grimes County, College Station and Bryan
32. Case No. G-02-108, U.S. District Court - Lester v. College Station and Piersall.
33. Cause No. 02-001292-CV-85, Brazos County - Municipal Drilling vs. College Station
34. Cause No. 02-001154-CV-85; Brazos County - Weisinger Water Well v. Municipal Drilling,
Evergreen National Indemnity Company and College Station
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35. Cause No. 02-001291-CV-361, Brazos County - Piersall v. College Station and Feldman
36. Cause No. 02-000247-CV-272, Brazos County - Dean Ranch v. Bayliss, et al. v. College Station
and Contract Land Staff
37. Cause No. 02-002223-CV-361, Brazos County - DeSantiago v. College Station
38. 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
39. Seek advice regarding City's legal rights regarding Cox Cable.
40. Discussion of legal obligations and rights regarding Wellborn Water Supply Corporation
41. Discussion of legal obligations and rights regarding an encroachment to city property at 2305
Kendall Green
Real Estate {Gov't Code Section 551.0721ipossible 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:
Kapchinski Property
Personnel {Gov't Code Section 551.0741; 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 Council Evaluation
Workshop Agenda Item No. 6-- Final action on Executive Session, if necessarv.
Council recessed from executive session at 7:00 p.m. No action was taken.
Regular Meetin2
Mayor Silvia opened the regular meeting at 7:07 p.m. with all council members present except
Council member Happ.
Mayor Silvia led the audience in the pledge of allegiance. In lieu of the invocation, there was a
moment of silence.
Council member Garner made a motion to accept Council member Happ's absence request.
Motion seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Massey, which carried unanimously, 6-0.
FOR: Silvia, Massey, Garner, Mears, Maloney, Hazen
AGAINST: None
Mayor Siliva presented the proclamation for Severe Weather Awareness Week to Ralph Staplin
the City's Emergency Management Coardinator.
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Mayor Silvia presented the proclamation for Walk Across Texas to Marcy Hosking and
recognized the program in the community.
Mayor Silvia and Historic Preservation Committee Chair Marsha Sanford presented Historic
Plaque #69 to Bob and Mia Leland at 1021 Walton.
Hear Visitors
No one spoke under Hear Visitors.
Consent Ap-enda
8.1 Approved by common consent the minutes for City Council workshop and regular
meetings November 7, 2002 and December 5, 2002.
8.2 Renewal of Bid No. 02-50 - Approved by common consent an annual street striping and
painting contract with N-Line Traffic Maintenance in the amount of $132,943.
8.3 Bid No. 03-45 - Approved by common consent an annual bid for purchase of various
electrical distribution materials maintained in inventory for an estimated annual
expenditure of $357,649.
8.4 Approved by common consent an Interlocal Agreement with Brazos and Burleson
Counties to allow for joint purchasing.
8.5 Approved by common consent an Interlocal Agreement with the Texas Parks and
Wildlife Department for grant funding for the acquisition of greenways and endangered
species habitat.
8.6 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 2-27-2003-8.6 awarding the construction
contract for the extension of Longmire Drive from Birmingham to Graham Road to
Dudley Construction, Ltd. in the amount of $314,626.00 and calling for a public hearing
to consider an ordinance providing for the assessment against the abutting property
owners, approving an Engineer's Roll with the estimated amounts per front foot proposed
to be assessed against the abutting property owners, and approving an Engineer's
Estimate of the total cost of the improvements for Longmire Drive from its current
termination southeast of Birmingham Road to Graham Road. Council member Garner
abstained.
8.7 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 2-27-2003-8.7 authorizing and ratifying
an amendment to the Resolution Determining Need No. 4-11-2002-10.06 previously
authorized by City Council on April 11, 2002 related to the acquisition of a drainage
easement for the extension of Longmire Drive from Graham Road to Cypress Meadows
subdivision. Council member Garner abstained.
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8.8 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 2-27-2003-8.8 providing for the sale of
property acquired by the County of Brazos at delinquent tax sale, property located at
1026 Rose Circle.
8.9 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 2-27-2003-8.9 approving a service
contract for the Web Site Redesign Project with Vision Internet in the amount of $47,500.
Director of Technology and Information Services Burnside explained the purchase. This
contract provides for the complete redesign of the City's Internet web site in order to give
the site a uniform look, to make the site more user friendly and to provide staff with the
tools to keep the information on the web site current.
8.10 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 2-27-2003-8.10 supporting passage of
legislation to allow cities with a population of 25,000 or more to solicit proposals for the
purchase of insurance.
8.11 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 2-27-2003-8.11 urging the Texas
Congressional delegation to support providing funding for President Bush's $3.5 billion
First Responder Initiative during the 1081" session of Congress.
8.12 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 2-27-2003-8.12 supporting the current
law regarding municipal annexation as approved by the legislature in 1999 and signed
into law by the Governor and opposing significant changes.
Council member Maloney made a motion to approve the consent agenda items as presented.
Motion seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Massey, which carried unanimously, 6-0.
FOR: Silvia, Massey, Garner, Mears, Maloney, Hazen
AGAINST: None
Regular Agenda
Regular Aunda Item No. 9.1 Public hearinj!, discussion and nossible action on the
proposed Unified Develonment Ordinance (UDO).
Director of Development Services Kelly Templin introduced this item. He noted that the draft
document is being presented after three years of continuous efforts by the staff and numerous
public meetings with the development community and Planning and Zoning Commission.
Mayor Silvia opened the public hearing.
Mike Luther, 614 Welsh Avenue, presented information regarding the wireless communications
section of the proposed UDO.
Alan Chisholm, 44 Pamela Lane, presented information about amateur radio towers in the
Bryan-College Station community.
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Chet Fry, 906 Wingedfoot Drive, presented information with reference to the internet wireless
facilities.
John Vilas, 15 Ranchero Drive, presented information on behalf of the Harvey Hillsides
Addition related to zoning classifications proposed in the UDO abutting residential areas.
Richard Talbert, 8702 Chippendale, expressed concerns as it relates to the review, decision-
making authority, and appeals processes.
Jeff Collins from Cybercom Corporation, addressed the Council concerning the height of
wireless antennas.
Paul Clarke, 2608 East 29`h, addressed the Council regarding specific uses in the Wolf Pen Creek
Corridor District, the signage in the WPC Creek District, and the "harmonious" aspect for
projects.
Jerry McGill, 5904 Jassamine in Houston, addressed the Council regarding the zoning districts
specified in the UDO within the Wolf Pen Creek Corridor District.
Don Jones, 804 Berry Creek, addressed the Council regarding the conditional use permit process
for multi-family identified in the UDO for the Wolf Pen Creek Corridor District. He also noted
the office uses in the Wolf Pen Creek District.
Mayor Silvia closed the public hearing.
Mayor Silvia noted that staff is in the process of obtaining additional information regarding
wireless communication towers.
Mr. Templin highlighted the public hearing comments from the January 16 and February 6
meetings of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Mayor Silvia reopened the public hearing.
Larry Haskins of 1700 George Bush Drive, spoke on behalf of the Culpepper Family regarding
the "mud lot" in Northgate.
Mayor Silvia closed the public hearing.
Council continued discussion concerning the use of the "mud lot" in Northgate and the
improvements.
No formal action was taken.
Council recessed at 8:55 p.m. for a short break. Council reconvened the meeting at 9:04 p.m.
Council member Hazen left the meeting at 9:15 p.m.
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Regular Aunda Item No. 9.2 Public hearing, discussion and possible action on an
ordinance rezoning the Edelweiss Gartens, Lots 66-71 of Block 1 of Edelweiss Gartens
Phase 3 and Lots 1-12 of Block 9 Edelweiss Gartens Phase 4 located south of Graham
Road, east of Wellborn Road, and west of Victoria, from R-2 Duplex with approved 40-foot
landscape buffer repuirements to R-2 Duplex with a 25-foot buffer.
Director of Development Services Kelly Templin remarked that the applicant requested the
reduction of a 40-ft. buffer yard approved by Council on September 12, 2002 as a condition for
the rezoning of this property to R-2, Duplex Residential. If approved, the rezoning would affect
the eighteen lots within Edelweiss Phase 3 and 4 that are adjacent to the partially developed M-1
and M-2 zoning districts located along Graham Road. The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of the reduced bufferyard. Staff recommended denial of the request
based on Council's request for the expanded buffer at the time the property was originally
rezoned.
Mayor Silva opened the public hearing.
Tony Jones, 3205 Earl Rudder Freeway South, stated that he purchased the subject lots prior to
the requirement that the 40 ft. buffer be placed on the property by the City Council. He
requested the City Council approve the 25 ft, rear setback and a 6 ft. fence.
Mayor Silvia closed the public hearing.
Council member Garner made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2614 rezoning lots 66-71 of
Block 1 of Edelweiss Gartens Phase 4 located south of Graham Road, east of Wellborn Road,
and west of Victoria, from R-2 Duplex with the approved 40 ft. landscape buffer requirement to
R-2 Duplex with a 25 ft. buffer and a 6 ft. fence. Motion seconded by Council member Mears,
which carried by a vote of 3-2.
FOR: Silvia, Garner, Mears
AGAINST: Maloney, Massey
ABSENT: Happ, Hazen
Regular Agenda Item No. 9.3 Public hearing, discussion and possible action on an
ordinance rezonin the proposed Neelev Subdivision located alont! the south side of
Graham Road and east of Cvpress Grove Intermediate School from A-O, Agricultural
Open to R-1, Single-Family and A-P, Administrative Professional.
This item was removed by the applicant.
Reizular Agenda Item No. 9.4 Public hearing, discussion and possible action on an
ordinance amendint! the City's Land Use Plan, and a resolution to amend the Citv's
Thoroughfare Plan, in the Wellborn/I&GN Triangle area.
Directar of Development Services Kelly Templin explained the importance that the City's Land
Use and Thoroughfare Plans be current to provide guidance for rezoning and to ensure that
future platting reflects future streets and infrastructure. In addition, the City is currently
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developing an impact fee study for the area to provide utilities and fulfill annexation
requirements. The impact fee study depends on reliable land use assumptions to accurately size
utilities and set fees.
Mayor Silvia opened the public hearing.
Chuck Morrow, 1834 Harris Drive, currently owns a business at Rock Prairie Road and
Wellborn Road, and identified lots that should fall under the M-1 zoning in the new UDO. He
encouraged the approval of the proposed ordinance and resolution amending the City's Land Use
and Thoroughfare Plan.
Ernest Bruchez, 4343 Carter Creek, came forward to represent residents in this area. He
requested that the information be accurately represented in the Thoroughfare Plan. The
Thoroughfare Plan should reflect current uses such as commercial operations.
Don Jones, 804 Berry Creek, came forward to discuss more intense uses for property owned by
the Butlers' near Harvey Mitchell Parkway South and Wellborn Road.
Edsel Jones, 310 University Drive East, expressed concern regarding the proposed widening of
Wellborn Road and its impact on new businesses.
Mayor Silvia closed the public hearing.
Council member Maloney made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2-27-2003-9.4 amending
the City's Land Use Plan and Ordinance No. 2615 amending the City's Thoroughfare Plan in
the Wellborn/I&GN Triangle area. Motion seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Massey, which carried
unanimously, 5-0.
FOR: Silvia, Massey, Maloney, Mears, Garner
AGAINST: None
ABSENT: Happ, Hazen
Re2ular Agenda Item No. 9.5 Public hearin, discussion and possible action on an
ordinance amendin the Citv of Colle2e Station 2002-2003 Budget bv $641,354 in various
funds.
Strategic Planning and Budgeting Director Jeff Kersten explained the budget amendments for the
following items listed below for a total of $641,354.
1. Gainsharing $171,094 - On December 5, 2002 the City Council approved the
gainsharing distribution for 2002. At the time it was indicated that a budget amendment
was necessary in order to provide the budget appropriation for this project. Resources are
available in the various operating funds for this expenditure.
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2. BVSWMA Office Building $91,500 - This project is for the construction of a new
landfill administrative office for the Rock Prairie Road sanitary landfill. The new
building will serve as a landfill office and a storage facility for landfill records during the
duration of the site's active life and for 30 years after the closure of the facility. This
facility replaces a building that was damaged by fire in October 2001. The contract for
this project was approved at the December 5, 2002 City Council Meeting. Funds are
available for this project in the BVSWMA Fund.
3. BVSWMA Landfill Siting Contract $150,000 - This item is for the continuation of the
landfill siting process. On September 26, 2002 a change order to HDR Engineering Inc.
was approved for $150,000. The additional funds are needed due to the lengthy
negotiations on this project. Additional cost is being incurred as a result of the new
landfill permit application being split into two parts. Funds are available for this
expenditure in the BVSWMA Fund.
4. FEMA Fire Equipment Grant and Local Match $128,760 - This item is for the
appropriation of resources for a grant that has been received by the City of College
Station from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. On March 281" 2002 the City
Council passed a resolution authorizing the application for the grant. The grant is for the
purchase of a light duty crew cab rescue-type vehicle and an equipment trailer. The grant
amount is $90,132, and the local match is $38,628. The grant funds will be available in
the General Fund, and the match is available in the General Fund fund balance.
5. Cable Franchise Renewal Professional Services $100,000 - This item is to provide an
additional appropriation for the cable franchise negotiations. It has been determined that
additional resources for professional services to Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt, and
Howlett LLP will be needed. $100,000 was included in the FY 2002 budget for cable
franchise renewal services. An additional $100,000 will be needed to complete the cable
franchise renewal process. The original agreement was approved by the City Council on
September 27, 2001. The cable franchise is renegotiated every 10 years. There are funds
available in the General Fund fund balance for this appropriation.
A notice announcing the public hearing was placed in the newspaper in accordance with charter
requirements.
Mayor Silvia opened the public hearing. No one spoke. He closed the public hearing.
Council member Garner made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2616 authorizing
appropriations for items listed above. Motion seconded by Council member Maloney, which
carried unanimously, 5-0.
FOR: Silvia, Garner, Massey, Maloney, Mears
AGAINST: None
ABSENT: Happ, Hazen
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Regular A2enda Item No. 9.6 Presentation, discussion and qossible action on aqpointin
a board chair for the Wolf Pen Creek Tax Increment District Board of Directors as
provided for under Chapter 311 of the Tax Code.
Council member Maloney made a motion to appoint Sharon Colson as chairman of the Wolf Pen
Creek Tax Increment District Board of Directors. Motion seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Massey,
which carried unanimously, 5-0.
FOR: Silvia, Massey, Maloney, Garner, Mears
AGAINST: None
ABSENT: Happ, Hazen
Regular A2enda Item No. 10 Discussion, review and possible action re2arding the
followin meetings: Brazos Countv Health Deuartment. Brazos Vallev Animal Shelter
Brazos Vallev Council of Governments, Brvan/College Station Economic Develoqment
Corporation. Cemetery Committee, Colleu Station Business Development Corqoration,
FaGade Improvement Pro2ram Advisorv Committee, Historic Preservation Committee
Inter2overnmental Committee, Joint Relief Fundin Review Committee, Librarv
Committee, Metropolitan Planning Or2anization, Parks and Recreation Board, Plannin
and Zonin2 Commission, Sister Citv Association, TAMU Student Senate, Transportation
Committee, Wolf Pen Creek Oversij!ht Committee, and Zoning Board of Adiustments
Council member Maloney made comments about the new logo of the community to be known as
Research Valley. He also commented that Blinn College has initiated a new marketing slogan,
entitled PROVEN.
Council member Maloney mentioned that John Happ was in Washington D.C. advocating the
High Speed Rail Corridor. The Small Area Planning Team held a public hearing regarding the
proposed South College Station Thoroughfare Plan update.
Mayor Pro Tem Massey reported on the Intergovernmental Committee monthly meeting. He
highlighted some of the topics discussed. Students residing in the single family residential areas,
health care issues, the opportunity to attract a federal courthouse to Bryan, Highway 60 design
east of the Highway 6 bypass, and the Bush School students, interest in discussing cooperative
projects and consolidation of services.
Regular Agenda Item No. 11 - Executive Session.
Council concluded the executive session prior to the regular meeting.
Regular Agenda Item No. 12 Final action on executive session, if necessarv
No action was taken.
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Mayor Pro Tem Massey moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:20. p.m. Motion seconded by
Council member Maloney, which carried unanimously, 5-0.
FOR: Silvia, Massey, Maloney, Garner, Mears
AGAINST: None
ABSENT: Happ, Hazen
PASSED AND APPROVED this 13`" day of March, 2003.
APPROVED:
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Mayor on Silvia
TEST:
ity Secretary Connie Hooks
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