By Colin Killian, Public Communications Manager
Welcome to our live blog from the College Station City Council’s workshop and regular teleconference meetings on Thursday, April 9. It’s not the official minutes.
The live audio is streamed on Suddenlink Channel 19 and at cstx.gov/cstv19. To join the meeting online, go to zoom.us/j/174248177, or call 888-475-4499 and enter meeting number 174-248-177.
If you want to address the council about any agenda item — or about non-agenda topics during Hear Visitors — register with the city secretary before the meeting by calling 979-764-3500 or emailing CSO@cstx.gov before the meeting starts. Written comments submitted to CSO@cstx.gov will be provided to the council members.
5:17 p.m.
The workshop has started.
5:23 p.m.
Consent Agenda Discussion
No items from the regular meeting’s consent agenda were pulled for discussion.
6:02 p.m.
COVID-19 Update
The council received an update on the city’s operations under the COVID-19 Declaration of Disaster and the pandemic’s effects on our community.
Here’s the PowerPoint Presentation:
6:06 p.m.
After the council discussed its calendar and received committee reports, Mayor Karl Mooney adjourned the workshop. The regular meeting starts after a short break.
6:13 p.m.
The regular meeting has started.
6:19 p.m.
National Public Health Week
Mayor Mooney recognized the Brazos County Health Department as part of National Public Health Week.
6:21 p.m.
National Library Week
Mayor Mooney proclaimed April 19-25 as National Library Week.
6:24 p.m.
National Community Development Week
Mayor Mooney proclaimed April 13-19 as National Community Development Week.
6:38 p.m.
Retiring Police Chief Recognized
Mayor Mooney and many others recognized retiring College Station Police Chief Scott McCollum, who served the CSPD for 35 years. He has been chief since 2014. A reception will be held at a later date.
6:40 p.m.
Hear Visitors
No one spoke during hear visitors, when citizens may address the council on any item that does not appear on the posted agenda.
6:44 p.m.
Consent Agenda
The council voted unanimously to approve the entire consent agenda:
- Annual water meter purchases estimated at $174,427.77 from Aqua Metric Sales Company. 4.3. An ordinance removing parking on the alley south of the 200 block of Patricia Street and north of the 200 block of University Drive.
- A contract not to exceed $710,000 with McCord Engineering for the design, construction, and project management of the Spring Creek Substation T3 Ring Bus Addition.
- An amendment to the contract with Emergicon to add the Texas Ambulance Supplemental Payment Program.
- A $155,229.70 agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the city’s participation in the cost of acquiring the right of way and adjusting utilities for the improvements to FM 2818 from north of University Drive to Wellborn Road.
- A $1.52 million contract with Kieschnick General Contractors for the East Side Sewer Service Project.
- Authorized the police chief to execute documents necessary for the release of grant funds from the Office of the Governor Homeland Security Division for police bomb squad equipment and from the Office of The Governor Justice Assistance Grant Program for additional bomb squad equipment and police patrol bicycles.
- Directed publication of notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation, series 2020.
7:10 p.m.
Recycling Agreement
The council voted 5-1 to approve a $4.54 million, five-year residential recycling collection agreement with Brazos Valley Recycling for delivery, storage of inventory, biweekly collections, contamination disposal, and maintenance of containers. Councilwoman Linda Harvell voted against the motion.
Here’s the PowerPoint Presentation:
7:27 p.m.
Concrete Flatwork Contract
The council voted unanimously to approve a not-to-exceed $2.87 million contract with Larry Young Paving for annual concrete curb, gutter and flatwork installation to maintain city infrastructure.
Here’s the PowerPoint Presentation:
7:38 p.m.
Brazos County Transportation Vision
The council voted unanimously to approve a resolution supporting the Brazos County Transportation Vision to plan, develop, and operate a quality transportation system to promote safety, quality of life, and economic opportunity. See page 85 of the agenda packet for the complete vision statement.
Here’s the PowerPoint Presentation:
7:42 p.m.
After the council discussed future agenda items, Mayor Mooney adjourned the meeting. The council meets again by teleconference on Thursday, April 23.
About the Blogger
Colin Killian has been with the City of College Station since 2010 after serving 23 years as the associate media relations director for the Texas A&M Athletics Department. Killian has also worked as a reporter and editor for the Corpus Christi Caller-Times and Lewisville News. A native of Hobbs, N.M., he graduated from Texas Tech with a bachelor’s degree in journalism/political science.
If you found value in this blog post, please share it with your social network and friends!
