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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
FEBRUARY 23, 2012
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Present:
Nancy Berry
Council:
Blanche Brick
Jess Fields
Karl Mooney
Katy-Marie Lyles
Julie Schultz
Dave Ruesink
City Staff:
David Neeley, City Manager
Kathy Merrill, Deputy City Manager
Frank Simpson, Deputy City Manager
Carla Robinson, City Attorney
Sherry Mashburn, City Secretary
Tanya McNutt, Deputy City Secretary
Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present
With a quorum present, the Regular Meeting of the College Station City Council was called to
order by Mayor Nancy Berry at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2012 in the Council
Chambers of the City of College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas
77842.
1. Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, consider absence request.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by College Station Boy Scout Troop 802.
Citizen Comments
There were no Citizen Comments.
CONSENT AGENDA
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2a. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for:
• February 9, 2012 Workshop and Regular Council Meeting
2b. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Resolution 02-23-12-2b,
supporting the planning efforts for the Medical District and acknowledge the economic
development initiatives of the planned infrastructure improvements in the area.
2c. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a change order to cancel the
design contract (10-067) with HDR Engineering, Inc., for the Raymond Stotzer West
Infrastructure Proiect due to a change in the water and wastewater service plan.
2d. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Resolution 02-23-12-2d,
improving efficiency of contract administration procedures.
2e. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the annual traffic contact report
required annually by Senate Bill 1074, of the Texas 77th legislative session.
2f. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on Resolution 02-23-12-2f, related to the
application and acceptance of an Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division (CJD)
Grant.
2g. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Resolution 02-23-12-2g,
suspending the March, 6th 2012 Effective Date of Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division's
requested rate change.
2h. Presentation, possible action, and discussion Semi-Annual Report on Impact Fees 92-
01, 97-01, 97-02B, 99-01, 03-02.
2i. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Resolution 02-23-12-2i, selecting
a professional contractor, approving professional services contract, and Authorizing the
expenditure of funds for the development of an Economic Development Master Plan in an
amount not to exceed $94,885.
2j. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance 2012-3397, approving
changes to the electric rate ordinance lowering the rates charged for Wind Watts wind
power effective March 1, 2012. (This item is also on the workshop agenda.)
2k. Presentation, possible action and discussion on an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA)
between the City of College Station and the State of Texas (TxDOT) for the College Main
Plaza and Patricia/Lodge Street Improvements.
21. Presentation, possible action and discussion on an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA)
between the City of College Station and the State of Texas (TxDOT) for the Rock Prairie
Road Bridge Improvements.
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2m. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Resolution 02-23-12-2m,
awarding the bid and approval of construction contract #12-089, with VOX Construction,
L.L.C., in the amount of $95,625 for site improvements in Gemie K. Fitch Park, to include
sidewalks, area lights, trees, irrigation, signage, and a drinking fountain.
Items 2b, 2e, 2g, and 2i were pulled for a separate vote.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Mooney and a second by Councilmember
Lyles, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Consent
Agenda, less items 2b, 2e, 2g, and 2i. The motion carried unanimously.
(2b)MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Lyles and a second by
Councilmember Schultz, the City Council voted six (6) for and one (1) opposed, with
Councilmember Fields voting against, to adopt Resolution 02-23-12-2b, supporting the planning
efforts for the Medical District and acknowledge the economic development initiatives of the
planned infrastructure improvements in the area. The motion carried.
(2e)MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Mooney and a second by
Councilmember Lyles, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the
annual traffic contact report required annually by Senate Bill 1074, of the Texas 77th legislative
session. The motion carried unanimously.
(2g)MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Ruesink and a second by
t Councilmember Schultz, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt
~r Resolution 02-23-12-2g, suspending the March, 6th 2012 Effective Date of Atmos Energy Corp.,
Mid-Tex Division's requested rate change. The motion carried unanimously.
(2i)MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Schultz and a second by
Councilmember Brick, the City Council voted six (6) for and one (1) opposed, with
Councilmember Fields voting against, to adopt Resolution 02-23-12-2i, selecting a professional
contractor, approving professional services contract, and Authorizing the expenditure of funds
for the development of an Economic Development Master Plan in an amount not to exceed
$94,885. The motion carried.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Presentation, possible action and discussion on a bid award for the annual agreement
for various electrical items and electric meters to be stored in inventory as follows: Stuart
C. Irby $25,790.00 ($21,700 to be decided in Tie-Break); HD Supply $1,600; KBS
$156.147.10; Techline $790,691; Priester Mell and Nicholson $76,852 ($21,700 to be decided
in Tie-Break); Texas Meter & Device $7,438.80: Wesco $11,363. Total estimated annual
expenditure is $1,048,181.90.
A representative of College Station Boy Scout Troop 802 drew the lot to break the tie. Stuart C.
Irby Company was the name pulled from the hat.
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MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Fields and a second by Councilmember
Mooney, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to award the bid to Stuart C.
Irby Company, as determined in the tie breaker. The motion carried unanimously.
2. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Resolution 02-
23-12-02, determining the public necessity to acquire right-of-way and easements along
Rock Prairie Road West, between State Highway 6 and Normand Drive.
At approximately 7:26 p.m., Mayor Berry opened the Public Hearing.
There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:26 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Brick and a second by Councilmember
Schultz, the City Council voted six (6) for and one (1) opposed, with Councilmember Fields
voting against, to adopt Resolution 02-23-12-02, determining the public necessity to acquire
right-of-way and easements along Rock Prairie Road West, between State Highway 6 and
Normand Drive. The motion carried.
3. Adjournment.
MOTION: There being no further business, Mayor Berry adjourned the Regular Meeting of the
City Council at 7:35 p.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2012.
Nancy Be , Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherry Mash rn, City Secretary
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