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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
IN-PERSON WITH TELECONFERENCE PARTICIPATION
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
JANUARY 25, 2024
STATE OF TEXAS §
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COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Present:
John Nichols, Mayor
Council:
Mark Smith
William Wright
Linda Harvell
Elizabeth Cunha
Bob Yancy
Dennis Maloney
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 and Teleconference at 4:01 p.m. on January 25, 2024, in the Council Chambers
of the City of College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840.
2. Executive Session Agenda.
In accordance with the Texas Government Code §551.071-Consultation with Attorney, and §551.074-
Personnel, and the College Station City Council convened into Executive Session at 4:01 p.m. on
January 25, 2024, to continue discussing matters pertaining to:
2.1. 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; and
Shana Elliott and Lawrence Kalke v. City of College Station, et al., Cause No. 22-001122-CV-
85, in the 85th District Court, Brazos County, Texas; and
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City of College Station v. 47 Oaks, LLC, Cause No. 626-CC, in the County Court at Law No.
2 of Brazos County, Texas; and
SOAH Docket No. 473-22-2464 and PUC Docket No. 52728 – Application of the City of
College Station to Change Rates for Wholesale Transmission Services; and
Cynthia Hopkins & Geoffry Hopkins v. City of College Station, Cause No. 23-002880-CV-85
in the 85th District Court, Brazos County Texas.
CBL & Associates Management, Inc. v. City of College Station, Cause No. 23-003159-CV-
85 In The 85th District Court, Brazos County Texas.
City of College Station v. POM-College Station, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, National
Association, Cause No. 628-CC, in the County Court at Law No. 1 of Brazos County, Texas.
City of College Station v. Clarke and Wyndham, Inc., Real Alchemy, L.P., Real Alchemy 1,
L.P., JPJ Investments, a Texas General Partnership, Cause No. 629-CC, in the County Court
at Law No. 1 of Brazos County, Texas.
2.2. Deliberation on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline,
or dismissal of a public officer; to wit:
Construction Board of Adjustments
Planning and Zoning Commission
Zoning Board of Adjustments
City Secretary
City Manager
Council Self-Evaluation (Mayor Pro Tempore)
3. The Open Meeting Will Reconvene No Earlier than 6:00 PM from Executive Session and City
Council will take action, if any.
Executive Session recessed at 6:00 p.m. No action was taken.
4. Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, consider absence request.
5. Hear Visitors Comments.
Rev. Edward Udell, College Station, with the Senior Advisory Committee came before Council to
thank Council for supporting the Parks Department and city staff all they do for the communities
seniors.
Tre Watson, College Station, spoke on mandatory rental inspection and requesting Council to support
warming and cooling centers in College Station.
Cameron Gallucci, College Station, came before Council regarding two free events in College Station
with the League of Women Voters and the local veterans.
6. CONSENT ITEMS
Presentation, discussion, and possible action on consent items which consist of ministerial, or
"housekeeping" items as allowed by law : A Councilmember may request additional information
at this time. Any Councilmember may remove an item from the Consent Agenda for a separate
vote.
Items 6.2 and 6.5 were pulled from Consent for clarification.
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(6.2 and 6.5) Mary Ellen Leonard, Director of Finance, explained Consent Item 6.5 is the ordinance
approving the fees for Consent Item 6.2. Mrs. Leonard stated that all fees, rates and charges in the
Code of Ordinances are adopted by resolution of the City Council as provided in Sec. 2 -117 of the
Code. On August 24, 2023, the Fiscal Year 2024 was adopted by Council. However, the state
legislature required a change to the calculation related to certain planning and development fees. The
fees are adjusted annually during the budget process based on the Consumer Price Index published by
the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Index adjustments cannot fall below zero.
User Fee up to 4 hours $2,000
User Fee up to 8 hours $3,000
Refundable Security Deposit 50% of applicable User Fee
Event Ticket Sales 10% of gross ticket sales
Use of City Staff for Set-Up, Take Down, Clean-up or Security Applicable fully loaded direct
costs for personnel utilized for
actual time incurred.
6.1. Presentation, discussion, and possible action of minutes for:
January 11, 2024, Council Meeting
6.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Resolution No. 01-25-24-6.2 adopting fees,
rates and charges as provided by Chapter 2 “Administration”, Article V “Finance” Division 2
“Fees, Rates and Charges” of the Code of Ordinances, City of College Station, Texas.
6.3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on bid awards to KBS Electrical Distributors
not to exceed $300,065 and Techline, Inc. not to exceed $1,557,218.06 for annual price
agreements for electric warehouse inventory items not to exceed $1,857,283.06.
6.4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2024-4492 amending
Chapter 38 “Traffic and Vehicles," Article VI "Traffic Schedules," Section 38 -1008 "Traffic
Schedule VIII, No Right Turn and No Left Turn," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
College Station, to prohibit commercial trucks from turning westbound onto Holleman Drive
from Wellborn Road.
6.5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Ordinance No. 2024-4493 amending the
Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2 “Administration”, Article V “Finance”, Division 2. “Fees, Rates
and Charges”, by adding Section 2-123 “City Facility Use Fees”” related to the establishment of
fees for public use of the Visitor Center and other City facilities.
6.6. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2024-4494 amending
Chapter 38 “Traffic and Vehicles,” Article VI "Traffic Schedules," Section 38-1014 "Traffic
Schedule XIV, No Parking Here to Corner and No Parking Any Time," of the Code o f
Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, by removing parking on the southwest side of
Dakota Lane from Buena Vista to Alamosa Street and reinstating parking on the northeast side
of Dakota Lane from Alamosa Street to Buena Vista.
6.7. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Resolution No. 01-25-24-6.7
supporting the submission of a grant application to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for
the Spring Creek trail project to extend it from its current terminus behind the SoCo at Tower
Point Apartments to Southern Oaks Park at Alexandria Avenue.
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MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Harvell and a second by Councilmember Yancy,
the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Consent Items. The motion
carried unanimously.
7. WORKSHOP ITEMS
7.1. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the election of Mayor Pro Tempore.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Harvell and a second by Councilmember Smith,
the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to elect Councilmember Dennis Maloney
as Mayor Pro Tempore for 2024. The motion carried unanimously.
8. REGULAR ITEMS
8.1. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action on Ordinance No. 2024-4495
for Budget Amendment 1 amending Ordinance No. 2023-4457 that amends the 2023-2024 Fiscal
Year Budget in the amount of $13,570,548.
Mary Ellen Leonard, Director of Finance, stated that the proposed budget amendment is to increase
the FY24 budget appropriations by $13,570,548 primarily because of the annual encumbrance roll for
goods budgeted and ordered in FY23 or prior and not yet received. Fleet purchases make up most of
the encumbrance roll. The revised budget would be $505,623,316 and there is one Interfund transfers
included in this amendment. An alternate ordinance is on the agenda with the same budget increases
as the regular budget amendment ordinance as described above. The alternate ordinance amends the
City Manager's authority to approve and execute real estate contracts and related documents
authorizing expenditure of public funds that are $500,000 or less that are only for the purchasing real
property for eligible Community Development activities, subject to and contingent upon the
appropriation of sufficient budgeted CDBG or HOME funds.
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At approximately 6:34 p.m., Mayor Nichols opened the Public Hearing.
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 6:35 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Harvell and a second by Councilmember
Maloney, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2024-
4495, Budget Amendment 1 amending Ordinance No. 2023-4457 that amends the 2023-2024 Fiscal
Year Budget in the amount of $13,570,548, with Option 1 to leave authorization language unchanged
and amending Budget Amount only. The motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Maloney and a second by Councilmember
Harvell, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the interfund transfer
– a transfer between IT Replacement Fund and General Fund to reconcile previously planned
purchases. The motion carried unanimously.
8.2. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2024-
4496 amending Appendix A, Unified Development Ordinance, Article 2 "Development Review
Bodies," Article 3 "Development Review Procedures," and Article 8 "Subdivision Design and
Improvements" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, regarding the
delegation of non-discretionary plat approval to the Administrator.
Molly Hitchcock, Planning and Development, stated that in its regular session this past summer, the
88th Texas Legislature passed HB 3699 relating to municipal regulation of subdivisions and approval
of subdivision plans or plats. One of the elements of the bill expanded the ability to delegate platting
authority to the staff level. Currently, the Planning and Zoning Commission has the authority to
approve subdivision waivers and final plats. Staff has the authority to approve preliminary plans and
minor and amending final plats. State statute now allows for the ability to approve, approve with
conditions, or disapprove a plat to be delegated to City staff.
This item was discussed at the December 4, 2023 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, where
the Commission recommended an ordinance amendment to delegate platting authority to sta ff for any
plat approvals that do not require a public hearing, waivers, or discretion. Essentially, if a plat meets
the requirements outlined in the ordinance, staff will have the authority to approve it. This type of
delegation is like other types of permits that the City issues, including site plans, building permits, and
other actions as authorized by law. If they meet the code requirements, staff has the authority to
approve them, and there is no further action needed by a board, commission, or the City Council. Per
state law, if a plat meets all the requirements, the city must approve it. Therefore, taking a plat that
must be approved to the Planning and Zoning Commission creates a longer process and increases the
number of resources that are needed. Again, if there is a public hearing that is needed, a waiver that is
requested, or a discretionary item, the plat would still go to the Planning and Zoning Commission for
consideration.
By delegating certain platting authority to staff, it will have the following advantages:
Time efficiency: Delegating platting authority reduces the time required for plat approvals,
which enhances customer service.
Administrative relief: Staff will no longer need to prepare detailed reports and maps for each
plat, as typically done for Commission approval.
Reduction in the number of meetings needed: Eliminating the need for separate Commission
meetings solely for plat approvals saves resources. There have been several meetings over the
recent years where the only thing on the agenda was to approve a plat on the consent agenda.
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Holding a public meeting requires generating item materials, preparing an agenda, assembling
a quorum of the Commission, as well as attendance by several staff members.
The Planning and Zoning Commission heard this item at their January 5, 2024 meeting and
unanimously recommended approval (6-0).
At approximately 6:49 p.m., Mayor Nichols opened the Public Hearing.
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 6:49 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Wright and a second by Councilmember Smith,
the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2024-4496,
amending Appendix A, Unified Development Ordinance, Article 2 "Development Review Bodies,"
Article 3 "Development Review Procedures," and Article 8 "Subdivision Design and Improvements"
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, regarding the delegation of non-
discretionary plat approval to the Administrator. The motion carried unanimously.
8.3. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2024-
4497 amending Appendix A, Unified Development Ordinance, Article 4, “Zoning Districts,”
Section 4.2 “Official Zoning Map,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station,
Texas by changing the zoning district boundary from RS Restricted Suburban to PDD Planned
Development District on approximately 249 acres of land located between Diamondback Drive
and Greens Prairie Road.
Jesse Dimeolo, Planning and Development, stated that the applicant has proposed a PDD Planned
Development District zoning for approximately 249 acres located in South College Station, between
Greens Prairie Road and Arrington Road. The PDD is intended to cover the remaining land yet to be
developed in the Greens Prairie Reserve Subdivision. The area that is already built will remain as RS
Restricted Suburban. The main purpose of this request is to provide a residential development with
smaller lot sizes and home sizes that would be appealing to young professionals up to seniors desiring
to reduce their maintenance and upkeep burden. Over time, the single-family lot density of the
development has fluctuated. The first approved Preliminary Plan in 2018 proposed a total of 906 lots
and since then has slightly decreased as lots were platted larger. With this proposed rezoning, an
increase from the original Preliminary Plan is being projected to an estimated total count of 910-925
lots.
Review Criteria
The proposal will constitute an environment of sustained stability and will be in harmony with
the character of the surrounding area;
The proposal is in conformity with the policies, goals, and objectives of the Comprehensive
Plan, and any subsequently adopted Plans, and will be consistent with the intent and purpose
of this Section;
The proposal is compatible with existing or permitted uses on abutting sites and will not
adversely affect adjacent development;
Every dwelling unit need not front on a public street but shall have access to a public street
directly or via a court, walkway, public area, or area owned by a homeowner association;
The development includes provision of adequate public improvements, including, but not
limited to, parks, schools, and other public facilities;
The development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, welfare, or materially
injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and
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The development will not adversely affect the safety and convenience of vehicular, bicycle, or
pedestrian circulation in the vicinity, including traffic reasonably expected to be generated by
the proposed use and other uses reasonably anticipated in the area considering existing zoning
and land uses in the area.
Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request and associated concept plan. The Planning and
Zoning Commission heard this item on December 21, 2023 and voted unanimously to recommend
approval of the request (5-0).
At approximately 7:21 p.m., Mayor Nichols opened the Public Hearing.
Dolores Kmiecik-Graham, College Station, came before Council in opposition of the proposed
rezoning from RS to PDD due to the negative impact it will have on her and her neighbor’s property
value. She explained that beyond the negative impact on the home value of over 100 households
currently in GPR, the rezoning does not support the anticipated growth of Texas A&M and the broader
vision of College Station.
Katie Bridge, College Station, came before Council in opposition of the proposed rezoning from RS
to PDD. Ms. Bridge felt the meetings held to voice their concerns were not properly advertised and
planned at a times during holidays when citizens had other obligations. She spoke on other traffic
concerns and the negative impacts to the property.
Rev. Edward Udell, College Station, asked three questions regarding the target population
(demographics) of the residents, the impact on area schools, and fire response time.
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:35 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Wright and a second by Councilmember
Maloney, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2024-
4497, amending Appendix A, Unified Development Ordinance, Article 4, “Zoning Districts,” Section
4.2 “Official Zoning Map,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by
changing the zoning district boundary from RS Restricted Suburban to PDD Planned Development
District on approximately 249 acres of land located between Diamondback Drive and Greens Prairie
Road. The motion carried unanimously.
8.4. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2024-
4498 amending Appendix A, Unified Development Ordinance, Article 4, "Zoning Districts,"
Section 4.2 "Official Zoning Map," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station,
Texas by changing the zoning district boundary from PDD Planned Development District to
PDD Planned Development District to amend the Conc ept Plan for approximately 19.74 acres
located at 525 William D Fitch Parkway, generally located along William D Fitch Parkway, east
of Victoria Avenue.
Robin Macias, Planning and Development, stated that this request is to amend the Concept Plan for
the existing PDD Planned Development District zoning located at 525 William D Fitch Parkway. The
existing PDD Planned Development District adopted in October 2010, allows for commercial, office
and multi-family uses. The existing concept plan shows which areas of the property shall be designated
as commercial, office, or multi-family uses while also providing a detail of the street, building, and
parking layout for each land use. This amendment to the current concept plan will remove the building
and parking layout, while keeping the previously approved uses the same. At the time of development,
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each phase will need to amend the concept plan to provide a building and parking layout suitable for
that specific development. Each phase will need to meet all standards set forth in the Unified
Development Ordinance except for the previously approved modifications.
Staff recommends approval of the concept plan amendment. The Planning and Zoning Commission
heard this item on January 4, 2024 and unanimously recommended approval (6-0).
At approximately 7:54 p.m., Mayor Nichols opened the Public Hearing.
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:54 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Maloney and a second by Councilmember
Yancy, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2024-4498,
amending Appendix A, Unified Development Ordinance, Article 4, "Zoning Districts," Section 4.2
"Official Zoning Map," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing
the zoning district boundary from PDD Planned Development District to PDD Planned Development
District to amend the Concept Plan for approximately 19.74 acres located at 525 William D Fitch
Parkway, generally located along William D Fitch Parkway, east of Victoria Avenue. The motion
carried unanimously.
8.5. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2024-
4499 amending Appendix A, Unified Development Ordinance, Article 4 “Zoning Districts,”
Section 4.2 “Official Zoning Map” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station,
Texas by changing the zoning district boundary from GS General Suburban to MH Middle
Housing and HOO High Occupancy Overlay for approximately 1.05 acres being Lots 5-1R to 5-
5R of the D.A. Smith Subdivision and generally located along Avenue A.
Matthew Ellis, Planning and Development, stated that this request is to rezone approximately 1.05
acres of land being five platted lots generally located at 818-826 Avenue A from GS General Suburban
to MH Middle Housing and HOO High Occupancy Overlay. The subject properties were platted in
2001 and are currently developed as single-family houses, constructed in 2002. The applicant intends
to redevelop the lots to build duplexes. Nearby properties include single-family homes, two multi-
family complexes, and a large-scale shopping center. The Planning and Zoning Commission and City
Council previously heard a request to MH Middle Housing on this property from the applicant in July
of this year and voted to approve the rezoning with the conditions recommended above, which have
not yet been met. Because of the changes to the MH Middle Housing zoning district in September, the
applicant will not be able to create their intended shared housing units without this updated rezoning
request to include a HOO High Occupancy Overlay. This request is being brought as a city-initiated
rezoning request. If the Commission and City Council deny this request, the conditional rezoning to
MH Middle Housing will stay in effect.
Staff recommends approval of this request conditioned on the construction of an approved secondary
access drive meeting Fire Department standard no less than 175 feet away from Lincoln Avenue, a
10’ right-of-way dedication from each lot along Avenue A, and right-of-way chamfers along the lot
that abuts Lincoln Avenue. These dedications are necessary to ensure that this development and others
along Avenue A continue to be marketable and safe to occupy. The Planning and Zoning Commission
heard this item on January 4, 2024 and voted (5-1) to recommend approval of this item.
At approximately 8:01 p.m., Mayor Nichols opened the Public Hearing.
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There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:01 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Harvell and a second by Councilmember Yancy,
the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2024-4499,
amending Appendix A, Unified Development Ordinance, Article 4 “Zoning Districts,” Section 4.2
“Official Zoning Map” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing
the zoning district boundary from GS General Suburban to MH Middle Housing and HOO High
Occupancy Overlay for approximately 1.05 acres being Lots 5-1R to 5-5R of the D.A. Smith
Subdivision and generally located along Avenue A. The motion carried unanimously.
8.6. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Community Development Block
Grant funding agreement in the amount not to exceed $406,400 with Elder Aid for the
acquisition and rehabilitation of a duplex located at 1032 Navarro.
Debbie Eller, Community Services, stated that the 2020 - 2024 adopted Community Development
Consolidated Plan and the 2024 Annual Action Plan identified the need to work with partners for the
development of affordable housing for both homeowners and renters. A Request for Proposal for the
Development of Affordable Housing was released on December 15th and one response was received.
Elder Aid's proposal included the acquisition and rehabilitation of a duplex located at 1032 Navarro
to be used as two units of low-income elderly rental housing. The property will be maintained by Elder
Aid for 20 years as an affordable rental unit and a Land Use Restriction Agreement will be utilized as
the legal mechanism to ensure the affordability period.
The Community Development Block Grant funding agreement for consideration totals $406,400,
which includes $40,000 for relocation expenses that may or may not be needed. Elder Aid works to
minimize the stress of the elderly as they cope with affordable housing, health and wellness,
inadequate funding for basic needs, loneliness, disabilities, and the loss of loved ones. Their mission
is to ensure that the elderly in the Brazos Valley remain independent and in the community for as long
as possible. Elder Aid has partnered with the City of College Station since 2015 and has received
$2,759,993 to purchase 11 duplexes and construct one house in College Station that created 25
affordable rental units for low-income elderly households.
Rental Housing Acquisition & Rehabilitation
CDBG Contract with Elder Aid totaling $406,400
Acquisition: $280,000
Rehabilitation: $50,000
Developer Fees: $33,400
Soft Costs, Financing, Professional Fees: $3,000
Relocation Expense: $40,000 (if necessary)
1032 Navarro Drive Site Map
Duplex
Rehabilitation to include handicap accessibility
Rented to low-income elderly household 60% AMI ($33,780)
20 Year Affordability Period
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Maloney and a second by Councilmember
Wright, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve a Community
Development Block Grant funding agreement in the amount not to exceed $406,400 with Elder Aid
for the acquisition and rehabilitation of a duplex located at 1032 Navarro. The motion carried
unanimously.
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8.7. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a design contract with Martinez Architects,
LP. in the amount of $925,000 for design services for the Fire Station 7 Project.
Jennifer Cain, Director of Capital Projects, stated that the project involves the land acquisition, design,
and construction of a new Fire Station located at 2981 Greens Prairie Road. Fire Station 7 will be
designed as a four-bay fire station that is equipped with a fire engine and an ambulance. The station
will have a community room available for use by the public. The station will be approximately 18,000
square feet on 4 acres of land which is strategically located to improve response capabilities in the
Wellborn area and southern portions of the city limits. The City of College Station Fire Department
visited multiple stations and found a layout that met the needs of Station 7. The firm was selected
based on the desired floor plan, which this option offered cost, time savings and lessons learned during
construction.
Mrs. Cain explained that the Budget in the amount of $18,000,000 is currently budgeted for this project
in the Facilities and IT Capital Improvement Projects Fund. A total of $836,889.28 has been expended
or committed to date, leaving a balance of $17,163,110.72 for this design contract and remaining
project expenses. Funding for this project was approved via the City of College Station’s November
2022 General Obligation Bond Election.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Smith and a second by Councilmember Yancy,
the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve a design contract with Martinez
Architects, LP. in the amount of $925,000 for design services for the Fire Station 7 Project . The
motion carried unanimously.
8.8. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding appointments to the following
boards, committees, and commissions:
Planning and Zoning Commission
Construction Board of Adjustments
Zoning Board of Adjustments
Bicycle, Pedestrian & Greenway Advisory Board
Historic Preservation Committee
Parks and Recreation Board
Planning and Zoning Commission (3-yr terms)
Position 5 – Warren L. Finch
Position 6 – Scott Shafer
Position 7 – Melissa McIlhaney - Chair
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Smith and a second by Councilmember Harvell,
the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the appointments of the
Planning and Zoning Commission as stated above with Melissa McIlhaney as Chair. The motion
carried unanimously.
Construction Board of Adjustments ((2)3-yr terms and (2) 1-year unexpired term)
Position 1 – Joe Fix
Position 2 – Tiona Broussard
Position 3 – Trevor Dillon Young (1-yr unexpired)
Alternate 1 – Michael Martinez (1-yr unexpired)
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MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Wright and a second by Councilmember Smith,
the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the appointments of the
Construction Board of Adjustments as stated above. The motion carried unanimously.
Zoning Board of Adjustments (2-year terms and (1) 1-year unexpired term)
Position 1 – Justin Collins
Position 2 – Bill Lartigue - Chair
Position 3 – James Hutchins (1-yr unexpired term)
Position 4 – Michael Martinez
Position 5 – George Allen Sassano
Alternate 1 – Jaymeson Faith Hacker (1-yr unexpired term)
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Nichols and a second by Councilmember Maloney, the
City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the appointments of the Zoning
Board of Adjustments as stated above with Bill Lartigue as Chair. The motion carried unanimously.
Bicycle, Pedestrian & Greenway Advisory Board (3-year terms)
Position C – Nancy “Joy” Chmelar
Position D – Neo Jang
Position G – Councilmember Cunha (Chair)
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Cunha and a second by Councilmember
Maloney, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the appointments of
the Bicycle, Pedestrian & Greenway Advisory Board as stated above. The motion carried
unanimously.
Historic Preservation Committee (3-year terms)
Position 7 – Carla Elliott
Position 8 – TreVion Watson
Position 9 – Comer (Pat) Patterson
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Wright and a second by Councilmember
Maloney, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the appointments of
the Historic Preservation Committee as stated above. The motion carried unanimously.
Parks and Recreation Board (3-year terms)
Position 7 – Amy L. Arredondo
Position 8 – Thomas Marty
Position 9 – Anthony W. Branch
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Smith and a second by Councilmember Cunha,
the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the appointments of the Parks
and Recreation Board as stated above. The motion carried unanimously.
9. Council Calendar
Council reviewed the calendar.
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10. Items of Community Interest: The Council may receive reports from a Council Member or
City Staff about items of community interest for which notice has not been given, including:
expressions of thanks, congratulations or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules;
honorary or salutary recognitions of a public official, public employee, or other citizen;
reminders of upcoming events organized or sponsored by the City of College Station;
information about a social, ceremonial or community event organized or s ponsored by an entity
other than the City of College Station that is scheduled to be attended by a Council Member,
another city official or staff of the City of College Station; and announcements involving an
imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the City of College Station that has
arisen after the posting of the agenda.
Councilmember Cunha thanked all of the citizen volunteers who have applied and served on our
Committees, Boards, and Commissions.
11. Council Reports on Committees, Boards, and Commission: A Council Member may make a
report regarding meetings of City Council boards and commissions or meetings of boards and
committees on which a Council Member serves as a representative that have met since the last
council meeting. (Committees listed in Coversheet)
Nothing to report at this time.
12. Future Agenda Items and Review of Standing List of Council Generated Future Agenda
Items: A Council Member may make a request to City Council to place an item for which no
notice has been given on a future agenda or may inquire about the status of an item on the
standing list of council generated future agenda items. A Council Member’s or City Staff’s
response to the request or inquiry will be limited to a statement of speci fic factual information
related to the request or inquiry or the recitation of existing policy in response to the request or
inquiry. Any deliberation of or decision about the subject of a request will be limited to a
proposal to place the subject on the agenda for a subsequent meeting.
No future items at this time.
13. Adjournment.
There being no further business, Mayor Nichols adjourned the meeting of the City Council at 8:47
p.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2024.
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John P. Nichols, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tanya Smith, City Secretary
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