HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/12/1994 - Workshop Minutes City CouncilMAYOR
Larry J. Ringer
MAYOR PRO-TEM
Fred Brown
CiTY MANAGER
Ron Ragland
COLLEGE STATION
COUNCILMEMBERS
Hub Kennady
Lynn Mcllhaney
Vernon Schneider
David Hickson
Nancy Crouch
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1994
4:00 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ringer, Councilmembers Brown, Kennady,
Mcllhaney, and Crouch
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: Councilmen Schneider and Hickson
STAFF PRESENT:
City Manager Ragland, Assistant City Manager
Woody, Assistant City Manager Brymer, City
Secretary Hooks, City Attorney Locke, Asst. City
Attorney Shively, Director of Management Services
Piwonka, Director of Fiscal/Human Resources
Schroeder, Finance Director Cryan, Asst. Public
Services Director Smith
VISITORS PRESENT:
Refer to guest register
Mayor Ringer called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
A.qenda Item No. 1 - Discussion of Statutory and Consent Agenda Items outlined
on Thursday, January 13th acmnda.
No items were removed for discussion.
A.qenda Item No. 2 - Discussion of policy considerations re.qardin~ ;)rol~osed
prohibition of sale/possession of tobacco products by minors.
This item was brought before the Council at the request of Councilmembers Mcllhaney
and Crouch as a follow up to the presentation by Dr. Shipman to the City Council on
this particular issue at their September 23rd meeting.
Assistant City Manager Tom Brymer directed the Council's attention to the agenda
packet materials, specifically a memorandum to the City Manager about the policy
issues regarding this subject.
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One of the principal concerns by councilmembers related to problem areas associated
with tobacco sales and possession of cigarettes by minors and future health
implications.
Police Chief Feldman spoke to the Council about the specifics in terms of policing
aspect and enforcement efforts.
To conclude discussion of this item, the City Council directed staff to prepare an
ordinance with regard to placement of vending machines and prohibition of possession
of cigarettes by minors. In addition, the Council asked staff to produce an ordinance
for council consideration to prohibit smoking in any public establishment. The Council
based their requests on the overall public health issue.
Agenda Item No. 3 - Presentation on solid waste service delivery options.
City Manager Ragland introduced this item. He pointed out that this presentation is
based from the staff's point of view toward the issue of privatization and franchises on
solid waste collection.
Assistant City Manager Brymer presented background information on solid waste
collection. He proposed four major points for city councilmembers to review and
consider with respect to the solid waste collection efforts and franchising decisions
based on policies which establish effective framework.
Mr. Brymer explained in greater detail the solid waste franchise policies. One major
point is that all privatizing decisions of governmental functions should be granted as a
franchise. Following, further explanation of the solid waste franchise policies and
recommendations, staff requested council's denial of the Mayfield franchise application
before the Council on the regular meeting agenda. Mr. Brymer suggested that the staff
review and analyze the service quality and pricing toward the end of the current
franchisee's agreement. If the results indicated a need for change, then the staff would
prepare an RFP and solicit proposals.
Councilmembers consented to the process of requesting proposals for solid waste
collection toward the conclusion of the two year agreement with Texas Commercial
Waste. Councilwoman Mcllhaney emphasized that the city is responsible for protecting
its investments.
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Agenda Item No. 4 - Committee Reports:
Councilman Crouch presented a progress report on the Brazos 2020 visionary process.
Ms. Crouch also mentioned that she attended the meetings of the Expo Park
Committee and briefed the council on its action plan.
Agenda Item No. 5 - Council Calendars
Mayor Ringer reminded councilmembers of the council retreat on Saturday, January
15th and the Special Meeting on Wednesday, February 16th related to Cable
Franchise Negotiations.
At:lenda Item No. 6 - Discussion of Council's Perpetual Aaenda
No discussion was held on this agenda item.
Agenda Item No. 7 -Adjoum.
Mayor Ringer adjourned the meeting at 5:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
City Secretary Connie Hooks
APPROVED: