HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/07/2000 - Special Minutes City CouncilMayor
Lynn Mcllhaney
Mayor Pro Tempore
Larry Madott
City Manager
Thomas E. Brymer
City Council
James Massey
Ron Sitvia
Winnie Garner
Dennis Maloney
Anne Hazen
MINUTES
COLLEGE STATION CITY COUNCIL
Special Meeting
Wednesday, June 7, 2000 at 4:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Mcllhaney, Mayor Pro Tem Mariott,
Councilmembers Silvia, Hazen, Massey, Maloney, Garner
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Brymer, Assistant City Manager Brown, City
Secretary Hooks, Assistant City Secretary Casares, City Attorney Cargill, Jr.
Mayor McIlhaney called the special meeting to order at 4:10 p.m.
Agenda Item No. 1 - Discussion regarding sunset review of council appointed citizen
committees.
Council reviewed the duties assigned to the Northgate Revitalization Board since its
inception in 1996. Comments were conveyed toward the Board's successes in
revitalizing the commercial establishments and other important tasks accomplished thus
far. Council mentioned the importance of carrying forward the impetus of the board's
focus in a different manner. A consensus of the council was directed toward the
implementation of a neighborhood association in the Northgate area to continue the
important focus on Northgate redevelopment. It was also pointed out that the Board
served its purpose and it is the appropriate time to move forward into the implementation
stage, which is a staff function. Council reiterated that there are other options for the
merchants and residents in the area toward revitalizing Northgate.
Mayor Mcllhaney briefly let~ the room. Mayor Pro Tem Mariott presided over the
meeting.
Council agreed to continue the remaining committees:
Library Committee, Cemetery Committee, Construction Board of Adjustments, Fafade
Improvement Committee, Historic Preservation Committee, Joint Relief Funding Review
Committee, Parks and Recreation Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Wolf Pen
Creek Design Review Board, Zoning Board of Adjustments.
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Mayor Mcllhaney returned.
At the conclusion of the discussion, Councilman Massey made a motion to dissolve the
Northgate Revitalization Board while recognizing their work in serving as the impetus to
improve this area of the city, and acknowledging their task is complete. Motion seconded
by Mayor Pro Tern Mariott, which carried unanimously, 7-0.
Mayor Mcllhaney mentioned that the Board members will be recognized for their service
during an upcoming citizen appreciation dinner. She also stated that a letter shall be sent
to each board member emphasizing the council's remarks about the Board's
accomplishments and the council's interest in the merchants and residents forming a
neighborhood association or pursue other avenues available for continued work on
Northgate revitalization.
A~enda Item No. 2 - Interview applicants for Planning and Zoning Commission and
Zoning Board of Adiustments.
At 5:10 p.m. Council began interviews with the following individuals.
Roger Lewis
John Richards
Graham Sheffy
Toni Hynds
Mary Lind Bryan
Patrick Cofley
John Happ
Karl Mooney
Gale Touchstone
Laura Wood
Greg Anderson
Jean Bailey
Mary Bingamon
Dick Birdwell
Mark Clayton
Jay Goss
Ray Harris
Steven Sims
Carolyn Williams
Councilman Massey left the meeting at 6:10 p.m. and returned at 7:47 p.m.
The interviews concluded at 8:10 p.m.
Mayor Mcllhaney announced that the Council would convene into executive session
pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Open Meetings Act to discuss the appointment and
evaluation of public officers.
Personnel {Gov't Code Section 551.074}
a. Planning and Zoning Commission
b. Zoning Board of Adjustments
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Council concluded its executive session at 9:35 p.m. and returned to open session. The
following action was taken.
Councilman Garner made a motion to appoint Karl Mooney as Chairman of Planning and
Zoning Commission for a two-year term. New members for two-year terms were
Carolyn Williams, John Happ and Ray Harris. Motion seconded by Councilman Silvia,
which carded unanimously, 7-0.
Mayor Pro Tem Mariott made a motion to appoint Randall Bond as Chairman on the
Zoning Board of Adjustments. Appointed as new members for two-year terms were
Roger Lewis, Graham Sheffy and John Richards. Appointed as new alternate members
for two-year terms were Jay Goss, Toni Hynds, and Patrick Corley. Also appointed Dick
Birdwell as an alternate member for one-year term. Motion seconded by Councilman
Silvia, which carded unanimously, 7-0.
Hearing no objection, the special meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 22na day of June, 2000.
City Secretary Connie Hooks
APPROVED:
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