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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/08/1995 - Workshop Minutes City CouncilMayor LARRY RINGER Mayor ProTein LYNN MCILHANEY Interim City Manager TOM BRYMER COLLEGE STATION Councilmembers BILL FOX HUB I~,NNADY LARRY MARIOTT DAVID HICKSON NANCY CROUCH MINUTES CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 1995 UTILITY SERVICE CENTER 4:00 P.M. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT:Mayor Ringer, Councilmembers Mcllhaney, Kennedy, Crouch, Hickson, Mariott, Fox STAFF PRESENT: Interim City Manager Brymer, City Secretary Hooks, City Attorney Locke, Assistant City =~:,i"?!~;.'lVranager Woody, City En~ Laze, Director ... :.V..i~~ ..... ..-.~.~'~.;;,' . · . .:i'.,c:~:.~' ' ~mjc and Devei~nt Services Ash, ,..' . ~ · . ..;,;:; "~ , .~;'*", .,~ ,.,, .., . . · ';:.;:.'.:.' ,~,;:':.i~.~.~~]~ ~ctor Pa~ki, Asst. C~ty · '~"":!':' "'!~'i~i:bl~ h~y, P~'Services Director "' :,:' %.: '""'?~i~th,.~t ~tor ~anagement Services · ::: .';'!i':[!.!:.i:...'..'.$1~":~'~ar;;l~l ~'U~eme~t Services ... "~i.ii!!!~i?i.'~onka, .~i !i~li~lities Director Riley, · ":~ :.-i:L.:' ' ';" ' ;, ':...i" :" :~"."i' .~:~;.;" '.. · ~... ',,:, ~D Di~ :,~cl'i~., .': :,.',.!~;,', ' :.i~;;; . :, ~.,.~'¥~' ..'.c"': · .;.~.~... · .... .' ':.' ~,;i.~z-'" .~' '.i!~"' · ., ,;~..-.~,:,,. ~,.., .~. , . ::.,!~.:...',;~]" .~ .' ~?j;..,:.. A~e~lda Item No. 1 ,-...D!,..~c~'.:.ef co~~ ~ry a.qenda item~ listed for the re.qular ~nciJ~~ a~,'~:J~d~?~rch 9, 1995 .... ~ ~;~, .~-',"iJ~','.: ' No items were discussed. "'"~"~""'. · ·" .:.,...:=' ~:''''::'''' A~enda Item No. 3 -- Presentation on the updated five year financial forecast. Finance Director Charles Cryan explained this item. A revised and extended five year forecast was presented to the Council as a part of the initial planning associated with the FY 95-96 budget process. A=enda Item No. 2 -- Presentation and consideration of incentives relate~ to Sanderson Farms, an economic development prospect City of College Station Providing Customer Service Excellence City Council Workshop Meeting Wednesday, March 8, 1995 Page 2 President of the joint Economic Development Foundation, John Anderson, and Executive Director of the B/CS Economic Development Foundation came forward to present this item. Mr. Anderson mentioned several key issues with this prospect. The City of Bryan affirmed Sanderson Farms economic incentive package in concept only. No final decision has been made at this date. Sanderson Farms is negotiating on a 350 acre site with Brazos County officials and a 20 acre site in Robertson County. Councilmembers discussed a suitable payment option to this proposal. Councilmembers anticipated that Sanderson Farms would provide performance measures as part of their proposal. Mr. Worley replied affirmatively. Mr. Anderson described the benefits of this proposal. Councilman Mariott made a motion to allocate $50,000 initially, and another $50,000 at the time the plant opens. This is contingent upon the development agreement and the inclusion of performance standards. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crouch. Councilman Kennady made a motion to allocate $50,000 in two payments of $25,00O. The motion died from a lack of second. The original motion carried by a vote of 6-1, Councilman Kennady voted against. The council recessed for a shod break. A.qenda Item No. 4 -- Presentation by Public Services Department on its service levels, performance measures, and bud.qet issues. Director of Public Services Mark Smith presented this item. He outlined the accomplishments, service levels, performance measures and potential budget impacts within the various divisions of the department. Councilman Hickson left the meeting at 6:50 PM. City Council Workshop Meeting Page 3 Wednesday, March 8, 1995 AQenda Item No. ,5 -- Presentation and consideration of the Pay Plan for FY 95-96. Personnel Director Karen Pavlinski presented this item. She explained the history of the pay systems within the city and the elements of the current compensation program. She outlined the steps to determine proposed increases for FY 95-96. The Hay Group consultant study was provided to the Council. Mrs. Pavlinski also illustrated pay grade scale movements and the impact on the pay system. Councilmembers suggested various options for pay increases and evaluation techniques. Council asked staff to look at a proposal based on the combination of performance raise and bonus percentage for next year so that the salary increase is based on retention and proper recruitment of highly competent persons, as well as a true performance improvement. AQenda Item No. $ -- ENDS Statements. No discussion was held on this item. A~enda Item No. 7 -- Committee Reports. No reports were presented. A~enda Item No. 8 -- Council Calendars. Mayor Ringer reminded the council that the regular meeting will be held at the Lincoln Center. A.qenda Item No. 9 -- Adjoum. Mayor Ringer adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m. Mayor Larry~ger