HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/21/1995 - Workshop Minutes City CouncilMayor
LARRY RINGER
Mayor ProTcm
LYNN MCILHANEY
City Manager
GEORGE I~ NOE
COLLEGE STATION
Council Members
BILL FOX
ItUB KENNADY
LARRY MARIOTT
DAVID HICKSON
NANCY CROUCH
MINUTES
COLLEGE STATION CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 1995
COLLEGE STATION CITY HALL
5:00 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT:Mayor Ringer, Mayor Protem Mcllhaney,
Councilmembers Mariott, Hickson, Kennady,
Fox, Crouch
STAFF PRESENT:
Interim City Manager Brymer, Public Utilities Director
Woody, City Secretary Hooks, Asst. Director of
Economic and Development Services Callaway, City Planner
Kee, City Attorney Locke
A.qenda Item No. 1 -- Consideration of an ordinance amendinq the
subdivision ordinance authorizinq the maintenance of on-site wastewater
disposal systems.
Jim Callaway presented this item. He stated that this ordinance amends the
subdivision regulations to provide for on site systems, such as septic systems,
where density, topography or other factors make sewer collection systems
impractical.
Councilman Mariott made the motion to approve Ordinance No. 2131. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Fox. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0.
_A.qer~da Item No. 2 -- Discussion of statutory and consent aqenda items
listed for the reqular council meetinq of Thursday, June 22, 1995.
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(C-1) Purchase request to renew a contract for day to day services on the City's
electrical system. Councilman Fox asked a question about the contract with
Finway, Inc. regarding the anticipated need to discontinue this type of service
with an outside contractor. Purchasing Agent Virginia Kettler replied that the
contract amount has decreased from last year's expenditure.
(C-4) Expenditure of funds for payment of legal fees to Bickerstaff, Heath &
Smiley.
Councilman Kennady thanked the city staff for providing information regarding
the bill submitted by this legal firm.
A,qenda Item No. 3 -- Ends Statements
Councilman Fox suggested the Council review the current ends statements and
establish a quantifiable goal to each statement.
Agenda Item No. 4 -- Committee Reports
Mayor Protem Mcllhaney reported that she attended a seminar at TAMU
regarding health and social service in terms of educational tools.
Agenda Item No. 5 -- Council Calendars
Councilmembers indicated a quorum to be present for the workshop and regular
meetings of July 12-13.
Councilman Crouch reported that the Brazos 2020 Vision Final Report will be
presented on July 18th at the Brazos Center.
Councilman Crouch also mentioned that a retreat is scheduled for late
September or early October for all elected officials for the purpose of finalizing
the Brazos 2020 projects and establish a designation for these many projects
that lie ahead.
Ms. Crouch also mentioned that the Council and staff should be working on
preliminary steps prior to the retreat. These steps include the review of the
Brazos 2020 document, highlight any services we currently provide, and what is
the staff and council's future ideas and plans for Brazos 2020 within the next
fiscal year. She expressed the desire of the adoption of a proclamation with
regards to the support of the Brazos 2020 projects.
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Councilman Crouch stated that a joint meeting is planned for the three entities,
College Station, Bryan, and Brazos County to hear information from TXDOT
representatives and promote dialogue with each other.
A.qenda Item No. 6 --Adjourn
Mayor Ringer adjourned the meeting at 5:27 p.m.
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