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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL JOINT MEETING
WITH THE CITY OF BRYAN
REPORT FROM WAR ON DRUGS COMMITTEE
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1988
12:15
COLLEGE STATION MEMBERS: Mayor Ringer, Councilmembers Haddox
McIlhaney, Schneider. Gardner. Brown
BRYAN MEMBERS:
Mayor Tare, Councilmembers Catlin.
Chavarria, Reese, McQuaide, Aycox
Hardeman
STAFF PRESENT:
CS City Manager Ragland. Bryan City
Manager Clark. CS Assistant City
Attorney Banks, Bryan City Attorney
Andron, CS City Secretary Jones,
Bryan City Secretary Mallett, CS
Police Chief StroDe, Bryan Major
Lee Freeman
Mayor Ringer opened the meeting.
War on Drugs Committee Chairman David Branham introduced the
members of the Committee: Anne Hazen, Cathy Conlee, Linda
Richardson, Don House, Doug Marwitz, and Larry Duckworth. Mr.
Dennis Reardon was unable to attend the meeting.
A report was delivered to each council member prior to the
meeting. Mr. Branham stated that each council directed the
Committee to investigate the drug situation in the community.
He explained that the primary source of information consisted
of interviews with representatives from the law enforcement
agencies from the city and county, treatment professionals and
educators.
Mr. Branham discussed the findings of their investigations and
their recommendations. He thanked that Councils for the oppor-
tunity to be of service to the community.
Mayor Ringer noted that the Committee reported that the general
public was apathetic. He asked what sources contributed to
this statement. Mr. Branham replied that this apathy may be
that citizens lack knowledge of the drug problem, persons
isolate themselves from the problem, and public education is
lacking. Efforts should be initiated to make the public aware.
Mayor Tare commented that he was unaware of the high percentage
of drug related crimes in the community.
Bryan Councilman Catlin asked if the Committee looked into the
city's allocation of funds through agencies such as MHMR. Mr.
Branham replied that the Committee did not have available time
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to look into treatment programs which must be supported as well
as the education area.
Police Chief Strope addressed the Council on the subject of
teens and their knowledge of who are the suppliers and users of
drugs. Councilman Brown pointed out that the teen hotline has
indicated that many persons do not know how to tell the signs
or do not want to admit that they know someone close who uses
drugs.
Mayor Ringer indicated that it would be appropriate for the
Councils to pass a resolution showing their support to fight
this problem, to the Senators and Representatives who represent
this area.
Councilman Schneider inquired about the University's coopera-
tion in the drug problem and he pointed out that the University
could be a major resource. Mr. Branham replied that the Com-
mittee found that usage on campus was relatively low. Chief
Strope added that University communities tend to be more
susceptible to the drug problem.
Bryan School District Mr. Guy Gordon made a few comments about
the report.
Councilman Gardner asked if the Committee contacted other
cities who are addressing this problem effectively. Mr.
Branham replied that he spoke with the City of Waco and they
are satisfied at the police level, their drug growth problem
has slowed down.
Mr. Branham concluded by stating that the committee encourages
the city councils to continue the efforts of the committee on a
long-term basis.
Mrs. Anne Hazen added that one issue which was not addressed at
this meeting was the concern that the courts should pay close
attention to the persons who are serving sentences for drug
related crimes.
Mayor Tare thanked the committee for their time and efforts,
and expressed desire for the committee to move forward. Mayor
Ringer concurred.
Councilman McIlhane¥ commented that she hoped the Councils will
agree to expand the charges of this committee or approve
another committee to continue addressing this problem.
City Council Special Meeting
Monday, September 26, I988
Mayor RinGer adjourned the meeting at 1:05 p.m.
APPROVED
Fred Brown, Mayor Pro-rem
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COLLEGE STATION. CITY COUNCIL JOINT SPECIAL MEETING
WITH THE BRYAN CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 26, 1988
12:15 P.M.
"WAR ON DRUGS REPORT"
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