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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCILMEETING
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
MARCH 19, 2018
STATE OF TEXAS §
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COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Present:
Karl Mooney
Council:
Bob Brick
Jerome Rektorik
Linda Harvell
Barry Moore
John Nichols
James Benham - absent
City Staff:
Kelly Templin, City Manager
Chuck Gilman, Deputy City Manager
Carla Robinson, City Attorney
Tanya Smith, City Secretary
Ian Whittenton, Deputy City Secretary
1. Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present
With a quorum present, the Special Meeting of the College Station City Council was called to order
by Mayor Karl Mooney at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, March 19, 2018 in the Council Chambers of the
City of College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840.
2. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the proposed
annexation of approximately 65 acres located on the west side of the City, generally located in
the vicinity of Rock Prairie Road West, Holleman Drive South, and North Graham Road.
Lance Simms, Assistant Director of Planning and Development Services, provide an update on the
annexation service plan and explained that this is the first of two required public hearings held by
the City Council prior to initiating annexation proceedings. The map shown depicted a proposed
area of annexation for four areas totaling approximately 65 acres on the west side of the City. The
proposed annexation area contains approximately 65 acres, three dwelling units, and has an
estimated population of eight residents. The annexation areas are located on the west side of the
City, generally located in the vicinity of Rock Prairie Road West, Holleman Drive South, and North
Graham Road. Annexation area three contains approximately .25 miles of public roadway (North
Graham Road). Mr. Simms also explained that in terms of annexation planning, all four areas have
the potential to accommodate future growth on the west side of the City. Area 1 is completely
surrounded by the City while Area 2 is surrounded by the City on three sides. Areas 3 and 4 contain
future thoroughfares which will provide needed connectivity on the west side of the City.
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The next steps in the process include a second Public Hearing on March 22, at the regular City
Council meeting. Council will consider the annexation at the April 26 Council meeting. Upon
approval the effective date will be June 1, 2018 for core city services, which include: police
protection, fire protection, emergency medical service, solid waste collection, operation and
maintenance of water and wastewater facilities, operation & maintenance of public roads and
streets, operation & maintenance of publicly-owned parks, playgrounds, and swimming pools, and
operation & maintenance of other publicly- owned facilities. Additional services include building
permits & inspections, planning & development services, community development programs,
animal control, code enforcement, and recycling collection.
The plan will be posted on the City website, and copies will be made available for the public to
view. Notices have been mailed out to affected residents, and Public Hearing notices are being
published in the paper.
The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on February 15, 2018 and voted 7-0 to
recommend approval of the proposed annexation. Staff also recommended approval.
At approximately 6:14 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
Henry Mayo, College Station, stated his concerns regarding his taxes increasing and his wish to
extend the annexation agreement they currently had.
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 6:16 p.m.
3. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding supplemental funding to the
Chamber of Commerce for the Chamber Day Luncheon.
Mayor Mooney state that this request is for supplemental funding to the Chamber of Commerce for
the Chamber Day Luncheon in the amount of $750.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Moore and a second by Councilmember
Brick, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to approve supplemental funding to
the Chamber of Commerce for the Chamber Day Luncheon in the amount of $750. The motion
carried unanimously.
4. Adjournment
MOTION: There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the Special Meeting of the
College Station City Council at 6:21 p.m. on Monday, March 19, 2018. The motion carried
unanimously.
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Karl Mooney, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tanya Smith, City Secretary