HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/25/2014 - Workshop Minutes City Council MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
AUGUST 25, 2014
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF BRAZOS
Present:
Nancy Berry, Mayor
Council:
Blanche Brick
Steve Aldrich
Karl Mooney
John Nichols
Julie Schultz
James Benham, absent
City Staff:
Kelly Templin, City Manager
Carla Robinson, City Attorney
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 5:01 p.m. on Monday, August 25, 2014 in the Council Chambers of the City of
College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840.
2. Executive Session
In accordance with the Texas Government Code §551.071-Consultation with Attorney, the
College Station City Council convened into Executive Session at 5:02 p.m. on Monday, August
25, 2014 in order to continue discussing matters pertaining to:
A. Consultation with Attorney to seek advice regarding pending or contemplated litigation; to
wit:
• College Station v. Star Insurance Co., Civil Action No. 4:11-CV-02023.
• Patricia Kahlden, individ. and as rep. of the Estate of Lillie May Williams Bayless v.
Laura Sue Streigler, City of College Station and James Steven Elkins, No. 11-003172-
CV-272, in the 272nd District Court of Brazos County, TX
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• Cause No. 13-002978-CV-361, Deluxe Burger Bar of College Station, Inc. D/B/A Café
Eccell v. Asset Plus Realty Corporation, City of College Station, Texas and the Research
Valley Partnership, Inc., In the 361st Judicial District Court, Brazos County, Texas
• Margaret L. Cannon v. Deputy Melvin Bowser, Officer Bobby Williams, Officer Tristan
Lopez, Mr. Mike Formicella, Ms. Connie Spence, Cause No. 13 002189 CV 272, In the
272nd District Court of Brazos County, Texas
• Bobby Trant v. BVSWMA, Inc., Cause No. 33014, In the District Court, Grimes County,
Texas, 12th Judicial District
• Robyn Taylor, et al vs. Boomfit, Carlos Lima and Alicia Lima and Lincoln Recreational
Center, Cause No. 13 003118 CV 85, In the 85th District Court of Brazos County, Texas
The Executive Session adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
3. Take action, if any, on Executive Session.
No action was required from Executive Session.
4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on items listed on the consent a ends.
Items 2f, 2h, and 2i were pulled for clarification.
(2f): Jeff Kersten, Assistant City Manager, explained the assignment from Citibank to Branch
Banking & Trust. This will maintain the status quo until an RFA for banking services goes
out.
(2h/2i): Donald Harmon, Public Works Director, stated that Chimney Hill will be removed
from the specs. It was also noted that departmental points-of-contact will be utilized for better
feedback regarding janitorial issues.
5. Council Calendar
Council reviewed the calendar.
6. Presentation )ossible actions and discussion on future agenda items: a Councihnember
may inquire about.....a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific
factual information or the recitation of exist in' s olic ma be 'iven. An deliberation shall
he limited to iro tosal to lace thesul 'ect on na end ., .
" a for a subset uent Tneetin Y.
No items were requested.
7. Discussion review and )ossible action re,arditr 7 thuc follovvin d ueetin_s; Animal Shelter
Board Arts Connell of Brazos Valle Arts CMouncilSula-cornnlittee Audit Committee:
Bic cle Pedestrian and Grcenwa s Adviso Board Bio-Corridor Board of AtFustmcnts,.
Blinn olle,:e Brazos Valle Advisor Committee Brazos os ,"aur Iiealth Dc it. Brazos
Valle Council of Governments B an/Colle'e Station Chamber of Commerce Bud'et
and Finance Committee BVSWMA BVWACS Conn ensation and Benefits Conamittee
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Convention & Visitors Bureau Desi Yit Review Board Economic Develoi 'tient Committee
jjgahit Broadband Initiative, Historic Preservation Committee, Interfaith Dialogue
Association Inter_overnmental Committee Joint Relief Fundin! Review Committee
Landmark Commission Lffirar Board Metro olitan Plannin_ t)r,anization Parks and
Recreation Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Research Valley Partnershiffi
Research Valley Technology Council, Regional Transportation Committee for Council of
Governments Trans )ortation and Mobilit Committee TAMU Student Senate Texas
Munici al Lea!ue Twin Cit Endowment Youth Adviso Council Zonin! Board of
Ad'ustments.
There were no reports.
8. Adjournment
MOTION: There being no further business, Mayor Berry adjourned the workshop of the
College Station City Council at 6:12 p.m. on Monday, August 25, 2014.
L Lrr u
Nancy Ber y, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherry Ma burn, City Secretary
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