HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/28/2025 - Regular Minutes - City CouncilMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
IN -PERSON WITH TELECONFERENCE PARTICIPATION
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
AUGUST 28, 2025
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF BRAZOS
Present:
John Nichols, Mayor
Council:
Mark Smith, Mayor ProTem
William Wright
David White
Melissa McIlhaney
Bob Yancy
Scott Shafer
Citv 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 Ouorum 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 4:00 p.m. on August 28, 2025, 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 §551.07 1 -Consultation with Attorney, §551.072-Real
Estate, §551.074-Personnel, and §551.087-Economic Incentive Negotiations, and the College Station
City Council convened into Executive Session at 4:01 p.m. on August 28, 2025, to continue discussing
matters pertaining to:
2.1. Consultation with Attornev to seek advice regarding pending or contemplated litigation, to
wit:
• 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
• The City of College Station v. The Public Utility Commission of Texas, Cause No. D-1-GN-
24-005680 in the 200th District Court, Travis County, Texas; and
• Legal advice related to entering into settlement agreements regarding opioid settlements with
Purdue and the Sacklers, and Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and
Zydus.
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2.2. Deliberation on the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property, to wit:
• Approximately 300 acres generally located at Corporate Parkway and Midtown Drive in the
Midtown Business Park.
2.3. Deliberation on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline,
or dismissal of a public officer, to wit:
• Council Self -Evaluation
2.4. Deliberation on an offer of financial or other incentives for a business prospect that the
Council seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near the City, to wit:
• Approximately 8 acres of land located at 1508 Harvey Road.
• Economic development agreement for a development generally located at the intersection of
FM 2154 and High Prairie Road in the City's ETJ.
• Economic Development Agreement with College Station Town Center, LP.
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 6:05 p.m.
4. Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, consider absence request.
Invocation given by College Station Police Department Rev. Ben Hailey.
5. PRESENTATION - PROCLAMATIONS, AWARDS, AND RECOGNITIONS.
5.1. Presentation proclaiming the month of September 2025 as "Childhood Cancer Awareness,"
and declaring September 15, 2025 as Spirit Day for "Color Brazos Valley Gold."
Mayor Nichols presented a proclamation to Lindsey Bolline, President, members of the Adam's Army
Pediatric Cancer Foundation, and affected families recognizing July 2025, as "Smart Irrigation
Month."
6. Hear Visitors Comments.
No one signed up to speak.
7. 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 (7.5) and (7.8) were pulled by the Council for clarification.
(7.5) Jennifer Cain, Capital Projects Director, stated that a site for this project has not yet been
acquired. Investigations of the current BVSWMA sites are ongoing, with geotechnical and
environmental reports expected in the coming weeks.
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(7.8) Randy Smith, Senior Engineer, stated that the ordinance for school zone operation times at all
CSISD schools needs to be amended to include Wellborn Middle School and to revise the school zone
operation times at International Leadership of Texas schools.
7.1. Presentation, discussion, and possible action of minutes for:
• August 12, 2025 Special Meeting
• August 14, 2025 Council Meeting
7.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to authorize expenditure of funds for Fiscal
Year 2026 for items exempt from competitive bidding as described more fully in Texas Local
Government Code, Chapter 252.022 and other expenditures for interlocal contracts or fees
mandated by state law that are greater than $100,000, and to authorize the Citv Manager to
approve contracts and expenditures that are on the exemption list.
7.3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a construction contract with McDonald
Municipal & Industrial (MM&I) in the amount of $246,929 for construction services for the
Public Works Fleet Services Building Emeruencv Generator, plus the Citv's contingencv in the
amount of $24,693 for a total appropriation of $271,622. Approval of this item grants authoritv
for the City Manager to authorize expenditures up to the Citv's contingencv amount.
7.4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the purchase of replacement SCADA
network devices from The Personal Computer Store, Inc. (Avinext) for $416,032.43.
7.5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)
Contract with RAVA Construction, LLC for the Public Works Facilitv Proiect. Funds in the
amount of $5,000,000 have been appropriated for this Proiect.
7.6. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a request to name the Senior League
Fields 5 and 6 at Brian Bachmann Communitv Park as the Bill Whitehead Senior League Fields.
7.7. Presentation, discussion and possible action on the Texas Settlement Subdivision
Participation and Release Form for the Purdue and Sackler opioid settlement agreement, and
the Texas Settlement Subdivision Participation and Release Forms for each opioid settlement
agreement with Alvouen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mvlan, Sun, and Zvdus.
7.8. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2025-4611 amendinu
Chapter 38, "Traffic and Vehicles," Article VI "Traffic Schedules", Section 38-1005 "Traffic
Schedule V, School Zones" by amendinu school operational times and adding additional
locations.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember White and a second by Councilmember Shafer,
the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Consent agenda. The motion
carried unanimously.
8. WORKSHOP ITEMS
8.1. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the Recreation Center Feasibility
Studv Phase 2 Update.
Kelsey Heiden, Parks and Recreation Director, stated that a contract with Brinkley, Sargent, Wiginton
Architects and BerryDunn in October 2023 for a two -phased evaluation of a potential recreation center
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in College Station. Phase one was presented to the Council in August 2024 and February 2025 and
included findings related to a market analysis and needs assessment, including results of a statistically
valid survey and extensive public engagement. Phase two includes building program development,
operations assessment, cost pro forma, and engagement of a steering committee. Staff reviewed the
phase one findings and provided all phase two findings.
Jason Gank, Barry & Dunn discussed using the Social PINPOINT website to gather community
feedback. This platform helps inform and gather opinions from community about projects like the
Recreation Center feasibility study. Key findings from online engagement, AMS Tyski Bell survey,
Discovery Sessions, and site reviews show interest in family -oriented facilities, youth programs, sports
leagues, senior facilities, indoor pools, and improved outdoor recreation facilities.
Needs Assessment Findings
High Priority Indoor Amenities
• Indoor running walking track
• Swimming pool for lap swimming
• Cardio equipment/free weights
• Swimming pool for leisure/play
• Pickleball courts
Medium Priority Indoor Amenities
• Multi -use spaces for fitness
spaces or group exercise
• Swimming pool therapeutic
programs
• Indoor basketball volleyball
cou its
• Senior Center
• Special event space
• Game room
• Meeting rooms
• Teaching kitchen
• Swimming pool for lessons
Top Priorities for Investment for Amenities Based on
Priority Investment Rating
Walking trails
Indoor running/walking track
Swimming pool for lap swimming
Cardio equipment/free weights
Swimming pool for leisure/play
Shade structures
Communitygarden
Pickleball courts
Multi -use spaces for fitness classes or group exercise
Swimming pool therapeutic programs
Indoor basketball/volleyball courts
Senior Center
Picnic areas
Special event space
Gameroom
Outdoor multi -use courts
Meeting rooms
Teaching kitchen
Swimming pool for lessons
Public lounge
Racquetball courts
Splash pads
Playgrounds
Sports fields
Rentable kitchen facilities
Spin room
Child watch area
Skate park
eSports gaming area
a 50 100 150 200
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Summary Findings
The College Station community needs more indoor recreation opportunities.
Top needs related to indoor spaces:
• Multi purpose/family oriented
• Walking track
• Swimming pools (year-round / indoor)
College Station offers fewer facilities than benchmarked communities.
• College Station's Parks and Recreation Department offers very limited indoor recreational
opportunities.
• As the community grows, City -provided indoor facilities could expand service offerings to meet
increased demand.
Texas A&M recreation facilities are student -focused and are not widely used by public.
• Annual Visits: Estimated 1.2 million visits to the Texas A&M Rec Sports facility annually.
• Target Demographic: A significant portion of the target demographic is well -served.
• Membership Usage: Does offer non -affiliate memberships; not widely used by the general public.
Mayor Nichols opened for Citizen Comments.
Dr. Karl Mooney, College Station, spoke to the Council about a YMCA study showing USA
Swimming's prediction that a competitive lap pool could host four major events, benefiting local hotels
and businesses. He also noted that Georgetown is building a Recreation Center managed by the
YMCA and expressed hope for a similar project in their city.
Tre Watson of College Station shared his experience on the Recreation Center Steering Committee,
noting that he felt their impact was limited to membership pricing. Mr. Watson has been advocating
for a new rec center, highlighting the high demand shown by basketball events that overwhelm current
facilities. He suggests that College Station should build a facility similar to Legends Event Center and
partner with organizers to host more events.
Valen Cepak from College Station believes using the old Macy's building may be impractical due to
its size and potential overestimation of membership. He stated that Houston's largest YMCA has
20,000 members in 115,000 square feet, while local surveys show low response rates indicate little
interest. He also stated that the city has 16 private gyms with rates starting at $9 a month, so the
affordability of a proposed recreation center is crucial to its success. He asks if there are plans for
grants or reduced rates for families and questions the feasibility without a secure partner, membership
rate, and demand. He suggests more research and direct conversations with potential partners like the
YMCA.
There being no further comments, Citizen Comments was closed.
A majority of the Council directed staff to prepare a Recreation Center proposal for a Bond Committee
to seek citizens' approval.
8.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding destination wayfinding signne in
College Station.
Jeremiah Cook, Assistant Tourism Director, stated that in 2008, the Bryan -College Station Convention
and Visitors Bureau launched a destination wayfinding initiative to enhance signage throughout
Brazos County. A dedicated committee was formed to oversee a comprehensive study on optimal
locations and design standards. By 2012, new signage was installed across the community, including
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key pedestrian and vehicular corridors in Northgate and Downtown Bryan. The original contract
included a five-year maintenance agreement, which expired in 2018. Since then, the signs have
experienced noticeable deterioration, with issues related to accuracy, visibility, and durability. Staff
presented an update on current conditions and outlined potential paths forward. The Tourism
Committee reviewed this item at its July 30 meeting and expressed support for continued discussions
regarding the update of wayfinding signage throughout the community.
OPTIONS:
New Sianaae Proa_ ram
Opportunities:
• Branded signage refresh
• District & neighborhood identity
• Cultural & historical layering
• Pedestrian signage in addition to vehicular
Benefits:
• Enhances the visitor experience
• Strengthens Cities' brand identity
• Improves accessibility & flow
• Encourages exploration
• Promotes safety
Additional Options
• Remove all wayfinding/directional signage
• Repair existing & develop a maintenance plan and budget
Next Steps
• Joint Committee
Council directed staff to bring back a wayfinding sign program after forming a committee of local
stakeholders to evaluate the need, placement, and types of signs with an emphasis on a cohesive design
across the community paired with unique branding and includes an operations and maintenance budget
along with considerations for the use of HOT funds.
Mayor Nichols recessed the meeting at 8:18 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened at 8:27 p.m.
9. REGULAR ITEMS
9.1. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action on the Citv of College Station
2026 advertised ad valorem tax rate of $0.511872 per $100 valuation resulting in an increase in
tax revenues. Also, discussion and possible action on announcing the meeting date, time and
place to adopt the tax rate.
Mary Ellen Leonard, Finance Director, stated that this public hearing is on a rate of $0.511872 per
$100 assessed valuation. This is the same tax rate as the 2024 tax rate. The notice of this public hearing
was placed in the Eagle, as well as on the City's internet site, and the City's television channel. The
City Council will vote on the tax rate at this August 28th meeting at 6:00 pm. The public hearing tax
rate of $0.511872 per $100 assessed valuation will generate $73.5M in taxes. The property taxes are
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used to fund the general debt service of the City as well as a portion of the operations and maintenance
costs of the General Fund.
Debt Rate
21.1441 (0.8773)
O&M Rate 30.1645
WTotal Called Tax Rate 51.3086
FRw Revenue 49,9960
(Voter Approva I
.7561
(0.1212)
(0.945)
52.1442 (.0957)
20.2668
30.9204
51.1872'
L
49,0510
51.1872
At approximately 8:31 p.m., Mayor Nichols opened the Public Hearing.
Valen Cepak, College Station, stated that the no -new revenue rate is set at 49.0510 and the voter
approval rate is 51.3086. He inquired what new benefits citizens would receive as the rate reaches the
voter approval line, especially since "no new revenue" covers last year's essential needs like first
responders.
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:34 p.m.
9.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Ordinance No. 2025-4612 adopting the City
of College Station 2025-2026 Budget; and presentation, discussion, and possible action ratifvina
the property tax revenue increase reflected in the budget.
Mary Ellen Leonard, Finance Director, stated that there are two actions requested of Council in this
agenda item.
First is the consideration of the 2025-2026 proposed budget. The City Council received the proposed
budget on July 7, 2025, and held a budget workshop on July 16th. The City Council held a public
hearing on the proposed budget on July 24th. The City Council will need to include any proposed
revisions to the budget in the motion to adopt the budget.
FY26 Proposed Net Budget Summary
Fund Tvue Proposed Net Budaet
Governmental Funds $165,545,044
Enterprise Funds 195,015,464
Special Revenue Funds 29,518,052
Subtotal O&M
Subtotal Capital
$390,078,560
$ 84,147,138
The second action is ratification of the property tax revenue increase reflected in the budget. This
action is required due to recently enacted legislation. House Bill 3195 amends the local government
code to say the following: "(c) Adoption of a budget that will require raising more revenue from
property taxes than in the previous year requires a separate vote of the governing body to ratify the
property tax increase reflected in the budget. A vote under this subsection is in addition to and separate
from the vote to adopt the budget or a vote to set the tax rate as required by Chapter 26, Tax Code, or
other law."
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The proposed budget will result in additional property tax revenues over last year of approximately
$4.9M. The proposed tax rate is $0.511872 per $100 assessed valuation is the same rate as in FY25.
The following is an overall summary of the proposed budget with workshop revisions. Subtotal
Operation and Maintenance: $390,078,560; Net Capital: $84,147,138; Total Net Budget:
$474,225,698.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Smith and a second by Councilmember Shafer,
the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-4612, the
proposed FY26 budget for the City of College Station for a total proposed budget with revisions of
$474,225,698; as it appears on the dais. The motion carried unanimously.
Recorded Vote:
• Councilmember Smith, aye
• Councilmember Wright, aye
• Councilmember White, aye
• Mayor Nichols, aye
• Councilmember McIlhaney, aye
• Councilmember Yancy, aye
• Councilmember Shafer, aye
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 ratify the property tax increase reflected
in the FY26 budget, as it appears on the dais. The motion carried unanimously.
Recorded Vote:
• Councilmember Smith, aye
• Councilmember Wright, aye
• Councilmember White, aye
• Mayor Nichols, aye
• Councilmember McIlhaney, aye
• Councilmember Yancy, aye
• Councilmember Shafer, aye
9.3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on approval of Ordinance No. 2025-4613
adootine the Citv of College Station 2025-2026 ad valorem tax rate of $0.511872 per $100
assessed valuation, the debt service portion being $0.202668 per $100 assessed valuation and the
operations and maintenance portion being $0.309204 per $100 assessed valuation.
Mary Ellen Leonard, Finance Director, stated that on August 28th, the City Council discussed the tax
rate and called a public hearing on a tax rate of $0.511872. The tax rate must be adopted as two
separate components — one for Operations and Maintenance, $0.309204, and one for Debt Service,
$0.202668, for a Total Tax Rate of $0.511872. The proposed tax rate of $0.511872 per $100 assessed
valuation will generate approximately $73.5 million. The property taxes are used to fund the general
debt service of the City as well as a portion of the operations and maintenance costs of the General
Fund.
This is the tax rate that was used to prepare the proposed budget. If the City Council adopts a tax rate
lower than the proposed rate, the budget will have to be amended and reduced.
Current Tax Rate: $0.513086
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No New Revenue Tax Rate: $0.490510
Voter Approved Tax Rate: $0.511872
Proposed Tax Rate: $0.511872
Debt Rate 21.1441 (0.8773) 20.2668
O&M Rate 30.1645 .7561 30.9204
Total Called Tax Rate 51.3086 (0.1212) 51.1872
No New Revenue 49.9960 (0.945) 49,0510
Voter Approval 52.1442 (.0957) 51.1872
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Shafer and a second by Councilmember
McIlhaney, the City Council voted six (6) for and one (1) opposed, with Councilmember Yancy voting
against, to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-4613, that the property tax rate be decreased by the adoption of
a tax rate of 51.1872 cents per $100 assessed valuation, which is effectively a 0.24 percent decrease
in the tax rate and approve the Maintenance and Operations rate be 30.9204 cents per $100 assessed
valuation; and the Debt Service rate be 20.2668 cents per $100 assessed valuation, as it appears on the
dais. The motion carried.
Recorded Vote:
• Councilmember Smith, aye
• Councilmember Wright, aye
• Councilmember White, aye
• Mayor Nichols, aye
• Councilmember McIlhaney, aye
• Councilmember Yancy, nay
• Councilmember Shafer, aye
9.4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Resolution No. 08-28-25-9.4 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, Citv of College Station, Texas.
Mary Ellen Leonard, Finance Director, 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. Each year with
the budget the Council adopts a new resolution to keep the fees, rates, and charges current.
No rate increase for Electric, Water, or Wastewater;
However, there is a slight decrease in the Transmission Delivery Adjustment(TDA)fee as well
as a slight solar credit change reflected in Electric.
Increase of 3.0% for fees tied to the Consumer Price Index -All Urban Consumers (CPI-U).
Fees tied to the CPI-U include, Planning, Drainage and Roadway Maintenance.
There is a change of the CPI Index for Solid Waste from the CPI-U to the CPI-Water/Sewer/Trash.
The CPI-WST increased by 5.0%
Certain specific Solid Waste fees proposed to increased an additional 5.0%
Tourism revised the deposit for the use of 1207 Event Space
Parks revised summer camp fee from per session toper week.
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Delinquency Fees
Delinquent Fees
(Reconnects)
a. See.40-13(b). Gisaonneeden and reumneations.
i. A $25.00 delinquent fee will be charged on each
residential account_
ii. A $154.60 delinquent fee will be charged on each
commercial account.
iii. A $30.90 charge will be added for afterhours service
(between 5:00pm and 9:00pm)
Late Payment Fees
Late Charges
5,545 Accts $161,750
Residential
Multifamily
Commercial
TOTAL
46,250 291%
91,300 56%
24,200 15%
161 r750
41 %of these accounts have multiple charges
73,196Accts $1,834,151
a. See. 40-11. Payment of bills.
_ r
The Utility Customer Servire Offioe must reoeive all
Residential
$
818,739 45%
payments on or before the clued ate to avoid late
charges or penahies. Payments received after the due
Multifamily
$
733r422 40%
date are assessed a late chargeor penalty equaIing ten
Commercial
$
281,990 15%
percent(10` )ofthecurrentmonthly charges.
TOTAL
$
1,834,151
5%of these charges are waived
269 out of 1541 (17%6 have multiple charges
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember McIlhaney and a second by Councilmember
Yancy, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve Resolution No. 08-28-
25-9.4, 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 with the following amendment eliminate section 40-13(b)i, the reconnection fee for $25 for
residential to be remove and set it to 0 for residential only. The motion carried unanimously.
9.5. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2025-
4614 vacating and abandoning a 0.114-acre portion of a 7.5-foot-wide Utilitv Easement located
along the rear lot lines of Lots 1-5 and Lots 15-20, Block 2 of the Tauber Addition Subdivision,
College Station, Texas according to the final plat recorded in Volume 133, Page 182 of the Deed
Records of Brazos Countv, Texas.
Lucas Harper, Planning and Development, stated that the utility easement abandonment is being
requested by the applicant due to a desire to construct a mid -rise structure on the property in the area
of the existing easement. The proposed layout necessitates relocating the easement and existing
utilities along the Stasney Street right-of-way frontage and along the northwest lot line of Lot 15,
Block 2 of the Tauber Addition. The utility easement is located along the rear lot lines of all lots in
Block 2 of the Tauber Addition and extends northwest from Cross Street to Cherry Street.
At approximately 9:43 p.m., Mayor Nichols opened the Public Hearing.
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 9:43 p.m.
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MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Shafer and a second by Councilmember Wright,
the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-4614,
vacating and abandoning a 0.114-acre portion of a 7.5-foot-wide Utility Easement located along the
rear lot lines of Lots 1-5 and Lots 15-20, Block 2 of the Tauber Addition Subdivision, College Station,
Texas according to the final plat recorded in Volume 133, Page 182 of the Deed Records of Brazos
County, Texas. The motion carried unanimously.
9.6. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 2025-
4615 vacating and abandoning a 0.077-acre portion of a 7.5-foot-wide Utilitv Easement located
along the rear lot lines of Lots 4-9. Block 1 of the Tauber Addition Subdivision, College Station,
Texas according to the final plat recorded in Volume 133, Page 182 of the Deed Records of
Brazos County, Texas.
Lucas Harper, Planning and Development, stated that the utility easement abandonment is being
requested by the applicant due to a desire to construct a high-rise structure on the property in the area
of the existing easement. The proposed layout necessitates relocating the easement and existing
utilities along the Stasney Street right-of-way frontage and along the southeast lot line of Lot 9, Block
1 of the Tauber Addition. The utility easement is located along the rear lot lines of all lots in Block 1
of the Tauber Addition and extends northwest from Church Avenue to Cross Street.
At approximately 9:46 p.m., Mayor Nichols opened the Public Hearing.
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 9:46 p.m.
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 adopt Ordinance No. 2025-4615,
vacating and abandoning a 0.077-acre portion of a 7.5-foot-wide Utility Easement located along the
rear lot lines of Lots 4-9, Block 1 of the Tauber Addition Subdivision, College Station, Texas
according to the final plat recorded in Volume 133, Page 182 of the Deed Records of Brazos County,
Texas. The motion carried unanimously.
10. Items of Communitv Interest and Council Calendar: The Council may discuss upcoming
events and receive reports from a Council Member or City Staff about items of communitv
interest for which notice has not been given, including: expressions of thanks, congratulations
or condolence, information regarding holidav schedules, honorary or salutary recognitions of a
public official, public emplovee, or other citizen, reminders of upcoming events organized or
sponsored by the Citv of College Station, information about a social, ceremonial or communitv
event organized or sponsored by an entitv other than the Citv of College Station that is scheduled
to be attended by a Council Member, another city official or staff of the Citv of College Station.,
and announcements involving an imminent threat to the public health and safetv of people in
the Citv of College Station that has arisen after the posting of the agenda.
Mayor Nichols extended the City's condolences to Lou Hodges' family.
11. Council Reports on Committees, Boards, and Commission: A Council Member may make a
report regarding meetings of Citv 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)
Councilmember Smith reported on the Transportation Committee.
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Councilmember Wright reported on Legislative Engagement Committee.
Councilmember Yancy reported on the Interlocal Government Committee.
Councilmember McIlhaney reported on the Tourism Committee.
12. Future Agenda Items and Review of Standing List of Council Generated Future Agenda
Items: A Council Member may make a request to Citv 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 Citv Staffs
response to the request or inquiry will be limited to a statement of specific factual information
related to the request or inquiry or the recitation of existing volicv in response to the request or
inquirv. Anv deliberation of or decision about the subiect of a request will be limited to a
proposal to place the subiect on the agenda for a subsequent meeting.
No future items at this time.
13. Adiournment.
There being no further business, Mayor Nichols adjourned the meeting of the City Council at 9:54
p.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
John P. Nichols, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tanya Smith, City Secretary
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