HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/25/2016 - Workshop Minutes City Council MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
AUGUST 25, 2016
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Present:
Nancy Berry, Mayor
Council: TAMU Student Liaison
Blanche Brick Wayne Beckermann, VP/Municipal Affairs,
Steve Aldrich Absent
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. 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 25, 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,the College
Station City Council convened into Executive Session at 4:31 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 272nd 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
The Executive Session adjourned at 4:53 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.
Items 2j and 21 were pulled for clarification.
(2j): Donald Harmon, Director of Public Works, clarified this item was part of the street
maintenance program and was for the repair and replacement of sealant.
(2l): Troy Rother, Traffic Engineer, said one of the changes is to restrict access onto Wellborn
Road on game days.
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update on water conservation
efforts.
Jennifer Nations, Water Services Program Coordinator, stated that we will expand our water
resources,but continue to use them as efficiently as we can. She provided a summary of significant
achievements and ongoing programs regarding Water conservation, such as rebates, irrigation
checkups, reclaimed water, etc. City partnerships include TAMU AgriLife Research (irrigation
checkups), and Public Works (Smart Controllers).
6. Council Calendar
Council reviewed the calendar.
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 Benham requested an item regarding mobile medical clinics.
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
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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 RVP.
Councilmember Schultz reported on the RVP and Aggies Go To War.
Councilmember Mooney talked about the RVP strategy for workforce readiness and the YMCA
Feasibility meeting.
Councilmember Aldrich reiterated workforce readiness and touched on Aggies Go To War.
Councilmember Brick reported on the Chamber Transportation Committee.
Councilmember Nichols also spoke about the YMCA Feasibility meeting and updated Council on
the CVB.
9. Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Berry adjourned the workshop of the College Station City
Council at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 25, 2016.
Nancy Be ry, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherry Mash? rn, City Secretary
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