HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/27/2017 - Workshop Minutes City Council MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
APRIL 27, 2017
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Present:
Karl Mooney, Mayor
Council:
Blanche Brick
Jerome Rektorik
Linda Harvell
Barry Moore, arrived after roll call
Julie Schultz, arrived after roll call
James Benham, arrived after roll call
City Staff: Student Liaison
Kelly Templin, City Manager Spencer Davis, VP Municipal Affairs
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 Mooney at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, 2017 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,April 27, 2017 in
order to continue discussing matters pertaining to:
A. Consultation with Attorney to seek advice regarding pending or contemplated litigation;to wit:
• 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; and
• Charlton F. Clayton v. City of College Station; Case: 4:16-cv-03485 in the US District
Court for the Southern District of Texas Houston Division.
• Potential Settlement of City's Claim Against Meadowbrook Insurance Group
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• McCrory Investments II, LLC d/b/a Southwest Stor Mor v. City of College Station;
Cause No. 17-000914-CV-361; In the 361st District Court, Brazos County, Texas
B. Consultation with attorney to receive legal advice; to wit:
• Legal advice concerning acting duty pay under Texas Local Government Code Section
141.033
• Legal issues related to parkland dedication fees
The Executive Session recessed at 6:00 p.m.
3. Take action, if any, on Executive Session.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Schultz and a second by Councilmember
Moore, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to authorize the City Manager
to settle a dispute involving the City's claim against Meadowbrook Insurance Group related to
insurance coverage for claims made by the City between 2008 and 2012 for a payment the City
will receive from Meadowbrook in an amount no less than $120,000 and to execute a settlement
and release agreement containing terms as are customarily contained in settlement agreements.
The motion carried unanimously.
4. Presentation, possible action and discussion on items listed on the consent agenda.
Items 2b and 2f were pulled from Consent for clarification.
(2b): Ben Roper,Director of Information Technology,explained the costs and how they are spread
out. The costs are based on an ILA and the number of subscribers. The City is paying
approximately one-third of the costs because of those numbers.
(2J): Troy Rother, Traffic Engineer, stated that this MOU is an umbrella agreement with TTI for
testing emerging technology to assist with mobility.
5. Presentation and discussion on Easterwood Airport.
Joshua Abramson, Airport Manager, updated the Council of the projects at Easterwood Airport.
He was on a panel to study and make recommendations to promote air service in small
communities. Projects include: American Airlines has upgraded their aircraft to include first class
service; re-located the TSA; newly dedicated men/women rest rooms; demolition of the old
Quonset area for the new general aviation facility; and implementation of a new parking payment
system.
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on an update to the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and
Greenway Master Plan.
Venessa Garza, Planning and Development, noted that the intent of the Master Plan is to provide
information and guidance to implement the community's desire to create a bike-able, walkable
and environmentally aware city in which to live. Various accomplishments were highlighted. The
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process to update the Plan began in October 2016 and included a staff resource team and the
Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Advisory Board. Citizen engagement included a community
meeting and online survey.
7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update briefing of the City's
Open Data Portal.
Ben Roper, Director of Information Technology, noted that, upon Council direction, staff has
proceeded with developing an Open Data initiative. Initial funding was included in the FY 2016
budget to engage with a vendor to launch an Open Data Portal. Socrata was selected to assist with
stand up and hosting of the Open Data Portal. However, due to other projects,the implementation
of the Open Data Portal was delayed by several months, with the Portal launching on December
29,2016. Public engagement will be stepped up through a survey or hackathon. Public safety will
be added at a later date.
8. Council Calendar
Council reviewed the calendar.
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, FBT/Texas Aggies Go to War, 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.
Councilmember Brick reported on the Chamber Transportation Committee.
Councilmember Schultz reported on the RVP.
Councilmember Harvell reported on the Arts Council.
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10. Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the workshop of the College Station
City Council at 7:13 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, 2017.
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ATTEST:
Sherry MasrJburn, City Secretary
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