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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/08/1993 - 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 crrY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1993 4:00 P.M. COUNCIl. MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT: Mayor Ringer, Councilmembers Brown, Schneider, Kennady, Crouch, Mcllhaney City Manager Ragland, Assistant City Manager Woody, Assistant City Manager Brymer, City Secretary Hooks, City Attorney Locke, Executive Director Fiscal/Human Resources Schroeder, Budget Director Cryan, Executive Director Management Services Piwonka, Student Government Liaison Silloway, PARD Director Beachy, Budget Dept. Staff VISITOR8 PRESENT: See guest register Mayor Ringer called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. Ager~d_~_ Item No. 1 - Items listed on Thumday, September 91~ consent agenda. Councilman Crouch removed Consent Agenda Item No. 2.7, 2.12, 2.15, and 2.17. Councilman Kennady removed Consent Agenda Item No. 2.13. Consent Agenda Item No. 2.7 - Consideration of a representative to Bryan/College Station Vision 2020 Coordinating Council. Mayor Ringer suggested that Nancy Crouch be selected to serve as a representative with David Hickson as the alternate. Consent Agenda Item No. 2.12 - Consideration of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of $400,000 of contractual obligations for computer equipment. Glenn Schroeder explained that the funds will be allocated toward the AS400 Upgrade, network system, and traffic signal enhancement. The interest rate is 4.2 percent. Consent Agenda Item No. 2.13 - Authorize staff to negotiate a professional services contract to review the city's development policies and consider alternative approaches to growth management and growth related infrastructure 0olicies. City Manager Ragland remarked that a study shall be conducted to review two aspects of the development policies: Cost attributions and benefit allocations in accordance with Council's growth policies. City of College Station, Texas Providing Customer Service Excellence Council Workshop Meeting Wednesday, September 8, 1993 Page 2 Agenda Item No. 2.15 - Final Plat - S_oartan 8 Subdivision. Councilman Crouch inquired about a procedural matter. Mayor Ringer mentioned that she would not have to abstain from the vote because she did not own the property in question. Consent Agenda Item No. 2.17 - Concrete sidewalks and stairway for Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater and Brison Park. Councilman Crouch mentioned that she visited the convention center in Memphis, Tennessee and portions of the sidewalk included bricks with donor names. Mayor Rir~ger encouraged the PARD to find the means to have a "brick sale". PARD Steve Beachy replied that he will be glad to follow up on this idea. Agenda Item No. 2 - Presentation re~ardin~3 orooceed penalty aecfion rev~orts in ~ - I · on · of rdlnence~: ..... Municipal Court Judge Steve Smith and Assistant City Attorney Neal Coates presented this item. The staff reviewed the Code of Ordinances and recommended the amendment of any ordinance not subject to the General Penalty provision to be so subject and to suggest a variety of "housecleaning" recommendations. The staff recommended the general penalty provision be raised from $1,000 to $2,000 for certain ordinance violations affecting fire safety, zoning or public sanitation, and raises the maximum fine for all other violations from $200 to $500. Judge Smith recommended that parking violations be excluded from the minimum fine of $25.00. Aqenda Item No. 3 - Discussion of Governance Poliu-y. Discussion was held among councilmembers. Final consideration of this item was scheduled for the regular meeting. Agenda Mm No. 4 - Di~cu~ion of the FY 93-94 Budget. City Manager Ragland remarked on several key issues of the budget. Budget Director Charles Cryan identified several elements supplied by the International City Management Association which enhances a stable financial position for a city. Additionally, Mr. Cryan addressed several existing problems in the budget process and policy statements to administer the solutions. Comments and questions were expressed by Councilmembers regarding a possible tax rate increase and the proposed decision packages. Councilman Hickson made a motion to approve the decision packages recommended by staff with the exception of the Public Services mowing crew - #17, ClP Bond election - #30, and the Space Needs study - #31 for an increase of the tax rate by three cents including the debt service balloon payment and capital projects. The motion was seconded by Councilman Brown. Councilman Schneider amended the motion to reinstate Decision Package #17, Mowing Crew and Equipment, and Decision Package #31, Space Needs Study. Councilman Crouch seconded this motion. Council Workshop Meeting Wednesday, September 8, 1993 Page 3 After further discussion, the amended motion was defeated by a vote of 4-3. FOR: Mayor Ringer, Councilmembers Crouch and Schneider AGAINST: Councilmembers Brown, Mcllhaney, Hickson, and Kennady Councilman Crouch made an amended motion to include Decision Package #31 - Space Needs Study and increase the tax rate by 3.41 cents. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schneider. The amended motion carried by a vote of 5-2. FOR: Mayor Ringer, Councilmembers Crouch, Mcllhaney, Hickson, Schneider AGAINST: Councilmembers Brown and Kennady The original motion as amended included the decision packages recommended by staff with the exception of Decision Packages #17 and #30 for a maximum tax rate of .4450 cents per $100/valuation. The motion carried by a vote of 6-1, Councilman Kennady voted against. Councilman Mcllhaney made a motion to approve the staff recommendations for decision packages in remaining funds. The motion was seconded Councilman Crouch which carried unanimously, 7-0. Ag_ende Item No. 5 - D[scusalon of Council'8 Perpetual .N~e_ nda. Mayor Ringer asked the Council to rank the items and these items will become a part of the perpetual agenda for further discussion and consideration. Ag_enda Item No. 6 - Committee Reporls Mayor Ringer reminded Councilmembers of the breakfast meeting with Dr. Dean Gage and University officials scheduled for September 23rd, 7:30 a.m. Mayor Ringer also mentioned that Joel Thomas of KBTX-TV suggested the councilmembers appear on the Midday Show or the early morning show to explain the governance policy. Mayor Ringer received a copy of the High Speed Rail Study for council's review. Agenda Item No. 7 - Council Calendam. Mayor Ringer reminded the council of the special council meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 30th. Age_ nda Item No. 8 -Adjoum. Mayor Ringer adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m. -I'.~EST: , /"1 City Secretary Connie Hooks APPROVED: ,,'----~, Uayor'l~lrt'y'.J....~r ~.- _~ ~UEST RE~STER CITY OF COLLEGE ST~T~ON ~EDNESD~Y~ SEPTENBER 8~ ~99~ 4:00 P.M. 11. 12. 13. 14. Se 15. Se 16. 17. 18. 19. 10. 20.