HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/20/2014 - Workshop Minutes City CouncilMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORKSAO11
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
OCTOBER 20, 2014
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COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
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Blanche Brick
Steve Aldrich
Karl Mooney
John Nichols
Julie Schultz
James Benham, arrived after roll call
Kelly Templin, City Manager
Chuck Gilman, Deputy City Manager
Carla Robinson, City Attorney
Sherry Mashburn, City Secretary
Tanya McNutt, Deputy City Secretary
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With a quorum present, the Workshop of the College Station City Council was called to order by
Mayor Berry at 4:32 p.m. on Monday, October 20, 2014 in the Council Chambers of the City of
College Station City Hall, 110 1 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840.
2. Executive Session
In accordance with the Texas Government Code §551.07 1 -Consultation with Attorney, and
§551.074 -Personnel, the College Station City Council convened into Executive Session at 4:32
p.m. on Monday, October 20, 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 Cafe
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
• Juliao v. City of College Station, Cause No. 14 -002168 -CV -272, in the 272°a District Court
of Brazos County, Texas
B. Deliberation on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or
dismissal of a public officer; to wit:
• City Secretary
• City Attorney
The Executive Session adjourned at 5:59 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 ar `mala.
Consent item 2g was pulled for clarification.
(2g): Donald Harmon, Director of Public Works, reported on the rehabilitation of Munson,
which will include utilities. There are also some areas of sidewalk that will be repaired to meet
all ADA requirements.
5. Presentatiaan possible action and discussion regarding gateway si ►na re for the Ci of
Collea Station.
Donald Harmon, Director of Public Works, updated the Council on the gateway signage project
and requested direction from the Council. The overview included existing locations, O&M
costs, and sample signage/entrance markers from Cedar Park, Caldwell, and Navasota.
Council directed staff to continue.
6. Present artiora ossil le action aia d discussion on a rc ort frorn tlrc A icland Humane
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Socie re yardin g activities of tlae ora�raizatia�n anal its -elatiaynslri with the Cit of CMolle �e
Station.
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Scott McCollum, Police Chief, provided an overview of our relationship with the Aggieland
Humane Society.
Kathy Bice, Executive Director for Aggieland Humane Society, presented the annual report.
Programs include Pennies for Puppies, and Brazos County pet licenses for three partners. The
provide animals with shelter and promote responsible pet ownership. There are also several
public relations and community involvement programs, such as foster care. They have close to
500 volunteers. Wiener Fest is a primary partnership with the College Station Parks Department
and promotes the human/animal bond. One piece of animal welfare is spay neuter outreach.
They have a special package in the spring that helps with low cost spay and neuter services.
There is a comprehensive adoption program with adoption partners Petco and PetSmart. Funds
are available for medical and behavior prevention and rehabilitation. There is a euthanasia
program for unadoptable, untrainable, and untreatable animals.
7. Council Calendar
Council reviewed the calendar.
8. Presentation possible action and discussion on futurc agenda items: a Councilmember
may inquire about a sub'ect for which notice has not been iven. A statement of specific
factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be giveyn. Any deliberation shall
be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subse uent meeting.
Councilmember Schultz asked for a workshop item on Project HOLD.
9. Discussion review and possible action re ardin the followin meetin s: Animal Shelter
Board, Arts Council of Brazos Valley, Arts Council Sub -committee Audit Committee
Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Advisory Board Bio -Corridor, hoard of Adjustments
Blinn Colle a Brazos Valle Adviso Committee Brazos Coun Health De t. Brazos
Valley Council of Governments Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commei-ce Bud yet and
Finance Committee BVSWMA BVWA+C"S Compensation and Benefits Committee
Convention & Visitors Bureau Desi n Review Board Economic Develo ment Committee
Gi alpit le oadlpanal Initiative historic I'resei-vation Committee Interfaith l iala� ue
Association Intergovernmental Committee Joint Relief Funding Review Committee
Landmark Commission, Library Board, Metropolitan Planning Orzanization, Parks and
Recreation Board Plannin and Tonin Commission Research Valle Partnershi .
Research Valle Teclpropalap Courpci:l Tte xional Frans portation Committee foi- Council of
Governments Transportation and Mobility Committee TAMU Student Senate Texas
unici pal League Twin Cit Endowmcnt Voutla Adviser Council onir� l o�mral of
Adjustments.
Councilmember Nichols reported on the Brazos County Health Department.
Councilmember Brick reported on the Transportation committee.
Councilmember Aldrich reported on the Arts Council.
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10. Adiournment
MOTION: There being no further business, Mayor Berry adjourned the workshop of the College
Station City Council at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 20, 2014.
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Nancy berry, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Sherry Ma h rh City Secretary
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