HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/28/2015 - Workshop Minutes City Council MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
MAY 28, 2015
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Present:
Nancy Berry, Mayor
Council:
Blanche Brick
Steve Aldrich
Karl Mooney
John Nichols
Julie Schultz, absent
James Benham
City Staff:
Kelly Templin, City Manager
Chuck Gilman, Deputy 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 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2015 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 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2015 in
order to continue discussing matters pertaining to:
A. Consultation with Attorney to seek advice regarding pending or contemplated litigation;to wit:
• 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.,
Cause No. 13 002978 CV 361, In the 361st Judicial District Court, Brazos County, Texas
• Bobby Trant v. BVSWMA, Inc., Cause No. 33014, In the District Court, Grimes County,
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Texas, 12th Judicial District
• Juliao v. City of College Station,Cause No. 14-002168-CV-272,in the 272°d District Court
of Brazos County, Texas
• City of College Station,Texas,v. Embrace Brazos Valley,Inc., Cause No. 15-000804-CV-
85, In the 85th Judicial District Court, Brazos County, Texas.
The Executive Session adjourned at 5:10 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 agenda.
Item 2j was pulled for clarification.
(2j): Donald Harmon, Director of Public Works, clarified that the money was dedicated for
capital improvements and could not be used for general road repair and maintenance.
5. Presentation, possible action and discussion on the 2015 Bond Citizen Advisory
Committee's prioritized project recommendations for the potential 2015 Bond Election.
Aubrey Nettles, Special Projects Coordinator, reported that after several months of research and
deliberation, the Committee has a final list of recommended projects for the proposed November
2015 Bond Election for the Council's consideration.
Committee Chair Rod Thornton and Co-chair William Smith outlined the committee
recommendations. Tier 1 Projects will not require a tax increase and includes:
• Construction of New Police Station
• UPRR Grade Crossings and Roadway Improvements
• Construction of Fire Station#7
• System Wide Park Improvements
• Neighborhood School Safety Improvements at Holick, Park Place, Anna, and Glad
• Traffic Signals
• Sidewalks/Oversized Participation Funds
• FM 2818 Capacity Improvements
Tier 2 Projects anticipate a tax rate impact of 3.6 cents and include:
• Greens Prairie Road Intersection and Roadway Improvements
• Greens Prairie & Royder Roadway Safety Improvements
The Tier 3 Project is a Community Center with an anticipated tax rate impact of 1.5 cents.
6. Council Calendar
Council reviewed the calendar.
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7. 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.
8. 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,BryanfCollege 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 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 Nichols reported on the Brazos County Health Department Board.
Councilmember Brick reported on the Transportation and Mobility Committee and the Chamber
Transportation Committee.
Councilmember Mooney reported on the Convention and Visitors Bureau.
9. Adjournment
MOTION: There being no further business,Mayor Berry adjourned the workshop of the College
Station City Council at 6:40 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2015.
Nancy Be y, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Sherry Ma Turn, City Secre ary
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