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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL JOINT MEETING WITH COLLEGE STATION ISD
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
OCTOBER 12, 2023
STATE OF TEXAS §
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COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Present:
John Nichols, Mayor
Council:
Mark Smith - absent
William Wright
Linda Harvell
Elizabeth Cunha
Bob Yancy
Dennis Maloney
ISD Board of Trustees
Blaine Decker
Joshua Benn
Geralyn Nolan
Jeff Horak
Kimberly McAdams
Darin Paine
Thomas Hall - absent
City Staff:
Bryan Woods, City Manager
Jeff Capps, Deputy City Manager
Adam Falco, City Attorney
Leslie Whitten, Deputy 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 meeting of the College Station City Council was called to order by Mayor
Nichols via In-Person at 3:00 p.m. on October 12, 2023, in the Bush 4141 Community Room of the
City of College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840.
2. Joint Agenda Item
2.1 Presentation and discussion related to partnerships, agreements, infrastructure, building use
and location, events, related ordinances and policies, and strategic planning between the City
and the District.
Mayor Nichols gave a brief overview of items of interest:
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Housing Action Plan Steering Committee – Overview of the Action of the Committee.
Grant with Twin City Mission for the Homeless and working with non-profits.
Contract for a feasibility study for a Recreation Center and 2 Phases.
Council and CSISD discussed issues related to homelessness and how it is handled not just by the City
but by the School District, and non-profits. Nutrition, non-profits working with families, education,
and other programs are employed to address the issue.
Council and CSISD discussed co-operative events and having CSISD use city facilities.
CSISD asked about annexation, and it was stated that College Station cannot expand their annexation
outside of CSISD.
Council and CSISD to possibly write a joint statement opposing giving any tax dollars to private
schools.
Council and CSISD discussed the proposed school bonds before the voters this fall. The CSISD
wanted to be clear that these bonds will not provide a new school but rather maintain and protect the
infrastructure, assets, and enhance the staffing abilities of the school district.
Council discussed with the CSISD their most pressing problems: retention and recruitment of staff,
keeping current facilities in good repair, transportation logistics, and the bond package currently
before voters.
Council and CSISD discussed partnerships with local health and safety organizations and agencies to
enhance the education provided to students.
3. Adjournment.
There being no further business, Mayor Nichols adjourned the Meeting of the City Council at 4:07
p.m. on Thursday, October 12, 2023.
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John P. Nichols, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tanya Smith, City Secretary