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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
DECEMBER 10, 2019
STATE OF TEXAS §
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COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Present:
Karl Mooney, Mayor
Council:
Bob Brick
John Crompton
Linda Harvell
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 3:05 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 in the Council Chambers of the City
of College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840.
2. Employee Recognition, Recognition of Employee of the Year Nominees, and Reception.
The following employees were recognized for service:
20 Years of Service
Scott Admire, Chet Barker, James Boykin, Matthew Brunson, Julie Caler, Deborah Ellor, Scott
Giffen, Jason Giles, Donald Harmon, Gina Jamison, Leon Moore, Michael Mullen, Michael,
Perkins, Vincent Rodriguez, Natalie Ruiz, Robert Slentz, Kevin Stobbs, and Lance Williams.
25 Years of Service
Peter Caler, John Dohnalik, Peter Garcia, Carolyn Green, David Olivarez, Timothy Payne, and
Timothy Valdez.
30 Years of Service
Norman Herrick, Eddie Macik, and Joyce Parish.
35 Years of Service
Joyce Hohlt
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Nominees for Employee of the Year were:
Clint Anderson, Julie Burden, Anita Dorsey, Sean Dwyer, Nathan Hicks, Dan Merkel, Lorenza
Nutall, Englesh Rhodes, Ricky Watson, and Betty Young.
The Employee of the Year is Betty Young.
Workshop was suspended at 3:25 pm
A small reception followed.
Workshop resumed at 3:41 pm
3. 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 3:42 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 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. Consultation with attorney to receive legal advice; to wit:
Legal advice concerning a recent Title VII claim.
C. Deliberation on the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property; to wit:
Property located generally northwest of the intersection of University Drive and Texas
Avenue in College Station, Texas.
Property located generally in the vicinity of Highway 50 in South Robertson County,
Texas.
D. 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 5:52 p.m.
4. Reconvene from Executive Session and take action, if any.
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No vote or action was taken in Executive Session.
5. Presentation, possible action and discussion on items listed on the consent agenda.
Mayor Mooney opened the floor for comment on consent agenda items by the public.
Preston Cunha, College Station, stated his concerns on item 2h regarding the MSC not being a
voting location during the upcoming Special Election. Mr. Cunha asked Council to reconsider
having the MSC as a voting location for the convenience of Texas A&M students.
6. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the election of Mayor Pro Tempore.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Mooney and a second by Councilmember Maloney,
the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to appoint Linda Harvell as Mayor Pro
Tempore. The motion carried unanimously.
7. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a report on franchise fees collected
for utilities.
Brian Piscacek, Assistant to the City Manager, presented a report on franchise fees collected for
utility services within the city limits of College Station. Mr. Piscacek an overview of providers,
service areas, and revenues concerning utility service for residents of the city.
Current Franchise Fee Agreements:
Bryan Texas Utilities
Executed 10/25/2010, with a term of 10 years
5% of gross revenues for those customers and activities within College Station city limits
Atmos Energy
Executed 3/27/2014, ending 12/31/2023
5% of gross revenues for those customers and activities within College Station city limits
Number of CSU Customers:
Electric
Residential: 39,107
Commercial: 3,338
Water
Residential: 24,824
Commercial: 1,295
Wastewater
Residential: 35,616
Commercial: 1,182
Future Development:
- within city limits
- outside CSU areas
522 multi-family units under construction
The Ranch at Arrington
Caprock Crossing Multi-Family
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1,500 single-family lots with preliminary plan approval
Williams Creek Estates
Mission Ranch
Greens Prairie Reserve
Over 500 single-family homes with final plat approval (includes 78 from item above)
34,400 square feet of commercial development under construction
8. Presentation and discussion on the new city hall project.
Trace Saenz, Kirksey Architecture, updated the City Council on the exterior of the new city hall
building. Mr. Saenz detailed how the design has come together over the past months and
highlighted the themes of traditional Texas municipal architecture and turn of the century train
stations represented in the design. The approved capital improvements program budget for the
new city hall is in the amount of $39,300,000.
9. Council Calendar
Council reviewed the calendar.
10. Discussion, review, and possible action regarding the following meetings: Animal Shelter
Board, Arts Council of Brazos Valley, Architectural Advisory Committee, Audit Committee,
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board, Bio-Corridor Board of Adjustments,
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, 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 Student Senate,
Texas Municipal League, Walk with the Mayor, YMCA, Zoning Board of Adjustments,
(Notice of Agendas posted on City Hall bulletin board).
Councilmember Nichols reported on the Brazos County Health Department.
11. Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the workshop of the College Station
City Council at 6:36 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2019.
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Karl Mooney, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tanya Smith, City Secretary