HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/01/2000 - Special Minutes City CouncilMayor
Lynn Mcllhaney
Mayor Pro Tempore
Larry Mariott
City Manager
Thomas E. Brymer
City Council
James Massey
Ron Silvia
Winnie Garner
Dennis Maloney
Anne Hazen
MINUTES
COLLEGE STATION CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
Thursday, February 1, 2000 at 4:00 p.m.
Neai Recreation Center, Bryan, Texas
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor McIlhaney, Councilmembers Mariott, Silvia,
Garner, Massey, Maloney, Hazen
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Brymer, City Attorney Cargill, Jr., City Secretary Hooks,
Community Development Director Carroll
Mayor Pro Tem Mariott called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. with Mayor McIlhaney absent.
This meeting was held jointly with the Bryan City Council. County Judge A1 Jones was also
present.
Councilmembers discussed schedules for a future retreat with the City of Bryan Council and
County Commissioners. The City Managers' in each city were directed to coordinate a mutually
agreed date for this retreat with the councilmembers targeting June 15-July 15 to allow newly
elected councilmembers to participate. It was also suggested the Joint Legislative Committee
prepare an agenda for the retreat.
Councilmembers discussed the coordination of common ordinances pertaining to the Health
Department between both cities. The Brazos County Health Board is currently reviewing the fee
schedules, particularly relating to septic systems, food service fees, and swimming pool
inspections. Council directed the city attorneys' to coordinate their efforts on the preparation of
similar ordinances that address these issues.
Mayor McIlhaney arrived to the meeting at 4:45 p.m. She reported on the Brazos Valley
Council of Governments Regional Planning Committee activities. She described the various
subcommittees and their functions.
Councilman Silvia mentioned the Texas Municipal League Region 10 meeting is scheduled for
March 20 at the George Bush Conference Center.
Eric Todd from Brazos Valley Community Action Agency reported on the funding levels,
sources and services for the Consolidated Health Care Facility. He described the importance of
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the role that Brazos Transit has played in the success of the facility's operation. He elaborated on
the services and benefits of "one-stop shop" health care. Mr. Todd also reported that dental care
will be added to the services. College Station members were asked to reconsider their level of
funding support to match the 25 percent user ratio.
Steve Koran from the Prenatal Clinic expressed support for the joint project.
Councilmembers discussed the letter from Texas Municipal League recommending that cities
survey County 2000 candidates regarding their willingness to expend county funds within the
corporate limits of the cities. It was emphasized that the bulk of Brazos County's tax revenue
comes from residents of the cities of Bryan and College Station.
Councilmembers agreed that this meeting was a step forward in developing cooperation between
the two cities and Brazos County.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 11th day of May, 2000.
City Secretary Connie Hooks
APPROVED:
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