HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/11/2016 - Workshop Minutes City Council MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
AUGUST 11, 2016
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Present:
Nancy Berry, Mayor
Council: TAMU Student Liaison
Blanche Brick Wayne Beckermann, VP/Municipal Affairs,
Steve Aldrich
Karl Mooney
John Nichols
Julie Schultz, via videoconference
James Benham, via videoconference
City Staff:
Kelly Templin, City Manager
Chuck Gilman, Deputy City Manager
Carla Robinson, City Attorney
Tanya McNutt, Deputy City Secretary
Yvette Dela Torre, Deputy Local Registrar
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, August 11, 2016 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, §551.072-
Real Estate, and §551.074-Personnel, the College Station City Council convened into Executive
Session at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 11, 2016 in order to continue discussing matters
pertaining to:
A. Consultation with Attorney to seek advice regarding pending or contemplated litigation; to wit:
• Juliao v.City of College Station,Cause No. 14-002168-CV-272,in the 272' District Court
of Brazos County, Texas
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• Kathryn A. Stever-Harper as Executrix for the Estate of John Wesley Harper v. City of
College Station and Judy Meeks; No. 15,977-PC in the County Court No. 1, Brazos
County, Texas
B. Consultation with Attorney to seek legal advice; to wit:
• Legal issues related to imposition of impact fees in College Station's extraterritorial
Jurisdiction
• Issues related to the Brazos Valley Wide Area Communications System Interlocal
Agreement
C. Deliberation on the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; to wit:
• To deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property along
Holleman Drive.
D. Deliberation on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or
dismissal of a public officer; to wit:
• City Manager
The Executive Session adjourned at 6:11 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.
(2c) and(2f): Donald Harmon, Director of Public Works, provided highlights on the FM 2818
Capacity Improvements and the Rock Prairie Road Widening projects and their progress.
(2e): David Schmitz, Director of Parks, gave an overview of the Lincoln Center ground
breaking.
(2h): Tony Michalsky, Assistant Director of Electric Utilities, explained the reason for the
rejection of bids for the University Drive Underground Cable Installation Project.
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the FY 2016-2017 Proposed Budget.
Jeff Kersten,Assistant City Manager,presented the proposed FY2016-2017 Budget and noted that
budget workshops are scheduled for August 15, 16, and 17 to review the proposed budget and to
discuss key budget decision points. A Public Hearing is scheduled for September 8, and final
action is scheduled for September 22.
6. Council Calendar
Council reviewed the calendar.
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7. 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 Nichols requested a future agenda item on short term rentals and residential
rentals.
Councilmember Aldrich requested an agenda item regarding game day parking at residences.
8. 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, YMCA, Youth
Advisory Council, Zoning Board of Adjustments,
Mayor Berry reported on the MPO and BVCOG.
Councilmember Aldrich reported on the Arts Council and Texas Aggies Go to War.
Councilmember Nichols reported on Sisters Cities.
9. Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Berry adjourned the workshop of the College Station City
Council at 7:04 p.m. on Thursday, August 11, 2016.
Nancy Berry, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherry Mas 'urn, City Secretary
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