HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/26/2013 - Workshop Minutes City Council MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
SEPTEMBER 26, 2013
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Present:
Nancy Berry, Mayor
Council:
Blanche Brick
Jess Fields
Karl Mooney
John Nichols
Julie Schultz
James Benham
City Staff:
L Kathy Merrill, Interim City Manager
Carla Robinson, City Attorney
Sherry Mashburn, City Secretary
Tanya McNutt, Deputy City Secretary
1. 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 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 26, 2013 in the Council Chambers of the City
of College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77842.
2. Executive Session
In accordance with the Texas Government Code §551.071- Consultation with Attorney, and
§551.074 - Personnel, the College Station City Council convened into Executive Session at 4:31
p.m. on Thursday, September 26, 2013 in order to continue discussing matters pertaining to:
A. Consultation with Attorney to seek advice regarding pending or contemplated litigation; to
wit:
• College Station v. Star Insurance Co., Civil Action No. 4:11 -CV- 02023.
• 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 272ndDistrict Court of Brazos County, TX
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• Cause No. 12- 002918 -CV -361; Tom Jagielski v. City of College Station; In the 361 st
L iv Judicial District Court, Brazos County, Texas
• Robyn Taylor, individually and as next friend of Faith Taylor, a minor child v. Lincoln
Recreation Center, Cause No. 13- 001244 -CV -361, in the 361st District Court, Brazos
County, Texas
B. Deliberation on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or
dismissal of a public officer; to wit:
• City Manager
The Executive Session adjourned at 5:58 p.m.
3. Take action, if any, on Executive Session.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Mooney and a second by Councilmember
Benham, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to appoint Kelly Templin as
City Manager. The motion carried unanimously.
4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on items listed on the consent agenda.
Items 2k, 2n, 2p, and 2q were pulled for discussion.
2k: Lance Simms, Assistant Director of Planning and Development, clarified there is a
termination clause in the janitorial services contract. Councilmember Fields stated he would be
abstaining from voting on this item.
2n: Jeff Kersten, Executive Director of Finance, clarified how the outsourcing would result in
better efficiencies and cost savings.
2p: Chuck Gilman, Director of Public Works, clarified which school zones will be affected and
necessary sign postings.
2q: Chuck Gilman, Director of Public Works, stated they had just completed a re- timing and
synchronization of FM2818.
5. Council Calendar
Sept. 27 DRB Meeting in City Hall Administrative Conference Room at
10:30 a.m.
Sept. 27 7th Annual Texas Reds Steak & Grape Festival in Downtown
Bryan at 5:00 p.m.
Sept. 28 7th Annual Texas Reds Steak & Grape Festival in Downtown
Bryan at 10:00 a.m.
Oct. 3 P &Z Workshop/Meeting in Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. (Julie
Schultz, Liaison)
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Oct. 5 Twin Oaks - Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event at
University Services Complex - Entrance on Harvey Rd/Hwy 30,
7:00 a.m.
Oct. 7 Bicycle, Pedestrian & Greenways Advisory Board Meeting in City
Hall Administrative Conference Room at 3:00 p.m.
Oct. 7 Executive Session/Workshop /Regular Meeting at 4:30, 6:00 & 7:00
p.m.
Oct. 8 -11 TML Annual Conference in Austin at 8:00 a.m.
Council reviewed the calendar. It was also noted that the heart walk in honor of Frank Simpson's
memory will be October 5.
6. 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 subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting.
Councilmember Fields asked for an update on the rental registration policy. He also wants to
discuss the issue of people renting out their homes during A &M home games.
Councilmember Schultz asked for concrete dates regarding virtual attendance at Council
meetings. She also wants an update on high -speed rail.
7. 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 Benham reported on the Research Valley Technology Council.
Councilmember Schultz reported on the RVP.
Councilmember Nichols reported on the Brazos County Health Department.
Mayor Berry reported on Interfaith Dialogue Association.
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Councilmember Brick reported on the Chamber of Commerce Transportation Committee. She
also reported on the BVCOG.
Councilmember Mooney reported on BVSWMA, Keep Brazos Beautiful, and the Brazos County
Convention and Visitors Bureau.
8. Adjournment
MOTION: There being no further business, Mayor Berry adjourned the workshop of the
College Station City Council at 6:47 p.m. on Thursday, September 26, 2013.
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