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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
APRIL 24, 2014
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF BRAZOS
Present:
Nancy Berry, Mayor
Council:
Blanche Brick
Steve Aldrich
Karl Mooney
John Nichols
Julie Schultz
James Benham, via remote
City Staff:
Irirr Kelly Templin, City Manager
Carla Robinson, City Attorney
Chuck Gilman, Deputy City Manager
Sherry Mashburn, City Secretary
Tanya McNutt, 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 Berry at 6:03 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2014 in the Council Chambers of the City of
College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840.
2. Executive Session
There was no Executive Session.
3. Take action, if any, on Executive Session.
There was no Executive Session.
4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on items listed on the consent agenda.
2h and 2i: Dave Coleman, Director of Water Services, noted that the City has done an excellent
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job with water conservation due to the efforts of Jennifer Nation.
Jennifer Nations, Water Conservation Coordinator, provided some clarification on the Water
Conservation Plan and the amendments to Section 9 of the Code of Ordinances, Drought
Contingency and Water /Emergency Plan. These may be viewed on the website.
2c: Ben Roper, Director of Technology Services, clarified what this item was really about and
how much it would save the City through the transition.
2j: Ben Roper, Director of Technology Services, said this is not specifically related to the ERP
project. This will address centralization of electronic storage.
21: Jeff Kersten, Assistant City Manager, noted the total budget for the project is $1.5 million,
with College Station providing $225,000 from HOT funds. City Attorney Carla Robinson noted
that the Funding Agreement and budget were not in the packet and are now on the dais.
2m: Carla Robinson, City Attorney, noted that a new resolution is on the dais for their
consideration tonight.
2n: Carla Robinson, City Attorney, noted that if the Council approves the BVWACS budget
tonight, it will be conditioned on the approval of the governing board's approval.
5. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the Play for All Inclusive
Park/Playground to be located within Stephen C. Beachy Central Park.
David Schmitz, Director of Parks and Recreation, noted this is a destination playground
designed for full inclusion of special needs children. The park project is a joint effort of the
College Station Rotary Club, the College Station Noontime Lions Club, and the City of
College Station.
Staff recommended support of this project.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by
Councilmember Mooney, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to
enthusiastically endorse the project. The motion carried unanimously.
6. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the installation of radio repeaters
in the front line Fire response vehicles.
Eric Hurt, Fire Chief, outlined the current problems with the radio system and the steps being
taken to improve radio communications.
Staff recommended the continuation of the plan as outlined in the presentation.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Schultz and a second by
Councilmember Mooney, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to
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proceed with the purchase and installation of the radio repeaters in the front line Fire response
Cre vehicles. The motion carried unanimously.
7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the upcoming FY 15 Budget process.
Jeff Kersten, Assistant City Manager, updated the Council on the FY15 budget process and
reviewed some of the key budget policies. The proposed budget review calendar for FY was
also discussed.
8. Council Calendar
• April28 Frank Simpson Children's Education Fund Celebrity Golf Tournament
& Dinner at Houston Oaks Country Club - Hockley, Texas, 10:30 a.m.
• April 29 Proclamation Presentation Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley:
Caroline and Tom McDonald for the 2014 Tribute Luncheon at CS
Hilton, 11:30 a.m.
• April 30 Groundbreaking -Veterinary & Biomedical Education Complex and
Grand Opening Thomas G. Hildebrand, DVM '56 Equine Complex at
Equine Complex Parking Lot - Shuttle Service, 1:30 p.m.
• May 1 P & Z Workshop/Regular Meeting in Council Chambers, 6:00 p.m.
(Liaison, Karl Mooney)
• May 2 Keep Brazos Beautiful 2014 Annual Awards Gala at CS Hilton, 6:00 p.m.
• May 3 11th Anniversary of Derby Day 2014 at CS Hilton, 4:00 p.m.
• May 5 Bicycle, Pedestrian & Greenways Advisory Board Meeting in Council
Chambers, 3:00 p.m.
• May 12 Executive Session/Workshop/Regular Meeting at 4:00, 6:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Council reviewed the calendar.
9. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on future agenda items: a Councilmember
may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific
factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall
be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting.
There were no future agenda items.
10. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Animal
Shelter Board, Arts Council of Brazos Valley, Arts Council Sub -committee, Audit
Committee, Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board, Bio -Corridor Board of
Adjustments, Blinn College Brazos Valley Advisory Committee, Brazos County Health
Dept., Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Bryan/College Station Chamber of
Commerce, Budget and Finance Committee, BVSWMA, BVWACS, Compensation and
Benefits Committee, Convention & Visitors Bureau, Design Review Board, Economic
Development Committee, Gigabit Broadband Initiative, 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
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Valley Partnership, Research Valley Technology Council, Regional Transportation
Committee for Council of Governments, Transportation and Mobility Committee, TAMU
Student Senate, Texas Municipal League, Twin City Endowment, Youth Advisory Council,
Zoning Board of Adjustments.
Councilmember Schultz reported on the RVP tour of the Port of Houston.
Councilmember Brick reported on the Transportation Committee and the BCS Chamber of
Commerce Transportation Committee.
Councilmember Aldrich reported on the Arts Council.
Mayor Berry reported on the RVP.
11. Adjournment
MOTION: There being no further business, Mayor Berry adjourned the workshop of the
College Station City Council at 7:38 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2014.
Nancy Berr ,Mayor
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