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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
STATE OF TEXAS §
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COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Present:
Karl Mooney, Mayor
Council:
Bob Brick
Jerome Rektorik
Linda Harvell
Elianor Vessali
John Nichols
Dennis Maloney
City Staff:
Bryan Woods, City Manager
Jeff Capps, Deputy City Manager
Jeff Kersten, Assistant 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 Workshop of the College Station City Council was called to order by
Mayor Mooney at 4:04 p.m. on Thursday, November 14, 2019 in the Council Chambers of the
City of College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840.
2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action of Ordinance No. 2019-4136 of the City
Council of the City of College Station, Texas, canvassing returns and declaring results of the
General Election, for the purpose of electing a Mayor and a City Councilmember, Place 2,
held on November 5, 2019. Presentación, posible acción, y discusión de una ordenanza 2019-
4136 del Consejo de la Ciudad de College Station, Texas, sondeando el recuento de votos y
declarando los resultados de las Elecciones Generales, para el propósito de elegir a un
Alcalde y a un Miembro del Consejo, Puesto número 2, el 5 de noviembre de 2019.
Tanya Smith, City Secretary, presented the results of the election to the Mayor and Council:
Mayor (Unopposed)
Karl P. Mooney 5,453
Councilmember, Place 2
John L. Crompton 3,287
Jerome Rektorik 2,881
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Karl Mooney and John Crompton received a majority of the votes cast for the respective race and
were declared elected.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Harvell and a second by Councilmember
Rektorik, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance 2019 -
4136, canvassing returns and declaring results of the general election, held on November 5, 2019,
for the purpose of electing a Mayor and a City Councilmember Place 2. The motion carried
unanimously.
3. Issuance of Certificate of Election to elected Mayor; and administer Oath of Office.
Entrega del Certificado de Eleccion al Alcalde electo y administrar los Juramentos de
Oficina.
Mayor Mooney stated that Item #3 will not be done at this time.
Mayor Mooney recessed the Workshop at 4:09 p.m.
The Workshop reconvened at 4:16 p.m.
Mayor, Council, and staff honored Jerome Rektorik for his service.
The Workshop recessed at 4:25 p.m. for a reception honoring Jerome Rektorik, Councilmember
Place 2 and moved into Executive Session.
4. Executive Session
In accordance with the Texas Government Code §551.071-Consultation with Attorney, and
§551.074-Personnel, the College Station City Council convened into Executive Session at 5:00
p.m. on Thursday, November 14, 2019 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
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
City of College Station v. Gerry Saum, Individually, and as Independent Executrix of the
Estate of Susan M. Wood, Deceased; Cause No. 17-002742-CV-361; In the 361st District
Court, Brazos County, Texas
Carrie McIver v. City of College Station; Cause No. 18-003271-CV-85; In the 85th District
Court, Brazos County, Texas
B. Deliberation on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or
dismissal of a public officer; to wit:
Council Self-Evaluation
City Manager
Executive Session recessed at 5:39 p.m.
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5. Reconvene from Executive Session and take action, if any.
No vote or action was taken in Executive Session.
6. Presentation, possible action and discussion on items listed on the consent agenda.
Item 2d will be pulled from Consent for separate vote and no other items were pulled for
discussion.
7. Council Calendar
Council reviewed the calendar.
8. Discussion, review, and possible action regarding the following meetings: Animal Shelter
Board, Annexation Task Force, Arts Council of Brazos Valley, Architectural Advisory
Committee, 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, Brazos Valley Economic Development Corporation, Bryan/College Station
Chamber of Commerce, Budget and Finance Committee, BVSWMA, BVWACS,
Compensation and Benefits Committee, Comprehensive Plan Evaluation Committee,
Experience Bryan-College Station, Design Review Board, Economic Development
Committee, FBT/Texas Aggies Go to War, Gulf Coast Strategic Highway Coalition, 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 Technology Council, Regional Transportation Committee for
Council of Governments, Sister Cities Association, Spring Creek Local Government
Corporation, Transportation and Mobility Committee, TAMU Eco nomic Development,
TAMU Student Senate, Texas Municipal League, Twin City Endowment, Walk with the
Mayor, YMCA, Youth Advisory Council, Zoning Board of Adjustments, (Notice of Agendas
posted on City Hall bulletin board).
Mayor Mooney reported on the Brazos Valley Council of Governments (BVCOG).
Councilmember Brick reported on the Arts Council.
9. Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the workshop of the College Station
City Council at 5:46 p.m. on Thursday, November 14, 2019.
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Karl Mooney, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tanya Smith, City Secretary