HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/08/2015 - Workshop Minutes City Council MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
JANUARY 8, 2015
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Present:
Nancy Berry, Mayor
Council:
Blanche Brick
Steve Aldrich
Karl Mooney
John Nichols
Julie Schultz
James Benham
City Staff:
Kelly Templin, City Manager
Chuck Gilman, Deputy City Manager
Carla Robinson, City Attorney
Sherry Mashburn, City Secretary
Tanya McNutt, Deputy City Secretary
1. Council Group Photo session.
2. Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present
With a quorum present, the Workshop of the College Station City Council was called to order by
Mayor Berry at 4:19 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2015 in the Council Chambers of the City of
College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840.
3. Executive Session
In accordance with the Texas Government Code §551.071-Consultation with Attorney, §551.072-
Real Estate, and §551.074-Personnel, the College Station City Council convened into Executive
Session at 4:20 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2015 in order to continue discussing matters
pertaining to:
A. Consultation with Attorney to seek advice regarding pending or contemplated litigation;to wit:
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• Patricia Kahlden, individ. and as rep. of the Estate of Lillie May Williams Bayless v. Laura
Sue Streigler, City of College Station and James Steven Elkins, No. 11-003172-CV-272,
in the 272"d District Court of Brazos County, TX
• Cause No. 13-002978-CV-361, Deluxe Burger Bar of College Station, Inc. D/B/A Café
Eccell v. Asset Plus Realty Corporation, City of College Station, Texas and the Research
Valley Partnership, Inc., In the 361'Judicial District Court, Brazos County, Texas
• Margaret L. Cannon v. Deputy Melvin Bowser, Officer Bobby Williams, Officer Tristan
Lopez, Mr. Mike Formicella, Ms. Connie Spence, Cause No. 13 002189 CV 272, In the
272nd District Court of Brazos County, Texas
• Bobby Trant v. BVSWMA, Inc., Cause No. 33014, In the District Court, Grimes County,
Texas, 12th Judicial District
• Robyn Taylor, et al vs. Boomfit, Carlos Lima and Alicia Lima and Lincoln Recreational
Center, Cause No. 13 003118 CV 85, In the 85th District Court of Brazos County, Texas
• Juliao v. City of College Station,Cause No. 14-002168-CV-272,in the 272"District Court
of Brazos County, Texas
B. Deliberation on the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; to wit:
• Property located generally southeast of the intersection of Texas Avenue and Francis Drive
in College Station, Texas
• Property located generally northeast of the intersection of University Drive and Boyett
Street
C. Deliberation on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or
dismissal of a public officer; to wit:
• Parks and recreation Board
• Planning and Zoning Commission
• Zoning Board of Adjustments
The Executive Session adjourned at 5:32 p.m.
4. Take action, if any, on Executive Session.
No action was required from Executive Session.
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on items listed on the consent agenda.
No items were pulled for clarification.
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the Aquatics Assessment Report
compiled by Parks and Recreation staff at the direction of the City Council. This
comprehensive evaluation provides a detailed outline of facility conditions, analysis of
operations and maintenance, cost recovery, management options and recommendations.
David Schmitz, Director of Parks and Recreation, reported that staff conducted a comprehensive
analysis of aquatics operations to assess the operating conditions that may have an impact on the
effectiveness of the aquatic programs and operating efficiencies of the division. Staff developed
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facility recommendations based upon the needs assessment findings in the report.
Recommendations were made for Adamson Lagoon, Cindy Hallaran Pool, Thomas Pool, and the
CSISD Natatorium, focusing on efficiencies, maintenance and overall operations.
7. Council Calendar
Council reviewed the calendar.
8. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on future agenda items: a Councilmember
may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific
factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall
be limited to a proposal to place the sub1ect on an agenda for a subsequent meeting.
Mayor Berry requested an item regarding the Landmark Commission and its need in the future.
Councilmember Benham requested that staff prepare a report for Council related to food truck
operators and a designated parking area.
9. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Animal Shelter
Board, Arts Council of Brazos Valley, Arts Council Sub-committee, Audit Committee,
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board, Bio-Corridor Board of Adjustments,
Blinn College Brazos Valley Advisory Committee, Brazos County Health Dept., Brazos
Valley Council of Governments,Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce, Budget and
Finance Committee, BVSWMA, BVWACS, Compensation and Benefits Committee,
Convention & Visitors Bureau, Design Review Board, Economic Development Committee,
Gigabit Broadband Initiative: Historic Preservation Committee, Interfaith Dialogue
Association, Intergovernmental Committee, Joint Relief Funding Review Committee,
Landmark Commission, Library Board, Metropolitan Planning Organization, Parks and
Recreation Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Research Valley Partnership,
Research Valley Technology Council, Regional Transportation Committee for Council of
Governments, Transportation and Mobility Committee, TAMU Student Senate, Texas
Municipal League, Twin City Endowment, Youth Advisory Council, Zoning Board of
Adjustments.
Councilmember Brick reported on the Bicycle, Pedestrians and Greenways Committee.
10. Adjournment
MOTION: There being no further business, Mayor Berry adjourned the workshop of the College
Station City Council at 6:53 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2015.
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Nancy Berry, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Sherry Mashb► , City Secretary
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