HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/27/2015 - Workshop Minutes City Council MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
AUGUST 27, 2015
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Present:
Nancy Berry, Mayor
Council:
Blanche Brick
Steve Aldrich
Karl Mooney
John Nichols
Julie Schultz, arrived after roll call
James Benham, arrived after roll call
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. 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 4:32 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2015 in the Council Chambers of the City of
College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840.
2. Executive Session
In accordance with the Texas Government Code §551.071-Consultation with Attorney, the
College Station City Council convened into Executive Session at 4:35 p.m. on Thursday, August
27, 2015 in order to continue discussing matters pertaining to:
A. Consultation with Attorney to seek advice regarding pending or contemplated litigation;to wit:
• Bobby Trant v. BVSWMA, Inc., Cause No. 33014, In the District Court, Grimes County,
Texas, 12th Judicial District
• Juliao v. City of College Station, Cause No. 14-002168-CV-272,in the 272nd District Court
of Brazos County, Texas
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• City of College Station,Texas,v. Embrace Brazos Valley, Inc., Cause No. 15-000804-CV-
85, In the 85th Judicial District Court, Brazos County, Texas.
The Executive Session adjourned at 4:46 p.m.
3. Take action, if any, on Executive Session.
No action was required from Executive Session.
4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on items listed on the consent agenda.
Item 2f was pulled for clarification.
(2,f): Donald Harmon,Director of Public Works,clarified what the design contract would cover.
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the Fiscal Year 2016 BVSWMA, Inc.
proposed budget.
Bryan Griesbach, Executive Director of BVSWMA, presented the proposed budget approved by
the BVSWMA, Inc. Board of Directors on June 17, 2015. The FY2016 BVSWMA, Inc. proposed
revenue is $7,195,750 and the total expenses are $8,846,718. There will be no increase in the
landfill rates. Capital expenses include heavy equipment replacement, cell development, and debt
service. Reserve funds(funded as an operating expense)have been established for identified future
capital projects.
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the potential use of the Northgate
Surface Parking lot for special events.
Debbie Eller,Assistant Director of Economic Development,reported that a request has been made
to use the Northgate Surface Parking lot for a special event site. In response, staff has conducted
research regarding the acquisition of the land for construction of the parking lot and the needs
specified at the time, along with historical use of the lot. Ms. Eller noted operational challenges
and stated that staff recommends that Council deny the use of the Northgate Surface Parking lot
for special events.
Staff was directed to obtain stakeholder input to determine the desire for a draft policy for the
Council's consideration.
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 subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting.
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Mayor Berry asked to discuss having all City streets constructed in concrete.
9. Discussion,review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Animal Shelter
Board,Annexation Task Force,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,Sister Cities Association,Transportation and Mobility Committee,
TAMU Student Senate, Texas Municipal League, Twin City Endowment, Youth Advisory
Council, Zoning Board of Adjustments,
Councilmember Nichols reported on the annexation task force.
Councilmember Aldrich reported on the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Chamber
Transportation Committee.
Councilmember Brick reported on the Chamber Transportation Committee.
Councilmember Mooney reported on the CVB Sports Advisory Committee.
Mayor Berry reported on her meeting with representatives from TAMU Student Government.
10 . Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Berry adjourned the workshop of the College Station City
Council at 6:48 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2015.
Nancy Be y, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Sherry Mas urn, City Secretary
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