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WEEKLY COUNCIL UPDATE
November 18, 2022
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Note: No update will be distributed next week because of the Thanksgiving holiday. | |
HOLIDAY GIVING OPPORTUNITIES | |
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Salvation Army Bell Ringing
City employees are invited to sign up for a slot as we support the Salvation Army's bell-ringing campaign from 4-8 p.m. on Nov. 28-Dec. 1. It's always a rewarding way to connect to the holiday spirit and help our community. Since your families are welcome to join you, it's also an excellent opportunity for kids needing community service hours. Registration is on a first-come basis. Click the link below to reserve your day and time:
>> Salvation Army Bell Ringing
Salvation Army Angel Tree
The city is hosting a Salvation Army Angel Giving Tree in the city hall lobby to help local children through Dec. 9. To adopt an angel, complete the sign-in sheet and take a tag (or tags) from the tree, shop for a gift, then drop the unwrapped gift and the angel tag off at the Post Oak Mall food court from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. between Nov. 11-Dec. 12 (except for Sundays and Thanksgiving Day).
CSPD's Blue Santa
Our Police Department's Breakfast with Blue Santa event is from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3. Please consider purchasing a gift appropriate for kids 12 and under and placing it unwrapped in the donation box in the city hall lobby or at CSPD. The deadline for donations is Dec. 1.
Food for Families Food Drive
The annual Food for Families Food Drive is from 6 a.m.-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at the Brazos Center. The day of giving helps stock food banks around the area.
For more information, contact the HR team at 764-3517 or hrinfo@cstx.gov.
– Alison Pond, Director of Human Resources (apond@cstx.gov)
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Christmas in the Park
Starting Thanksgiving Day, the bright lights of Christmas in the Park will burn nightly from 6-11 p.m. through New Year's Day at Stephen C. Beachy Central Park. Admission is free; don't forget to bring your wish list for Santa.
Christmas in the Park Event Weekend
With the holidays approaching, remember to schedule two nights of fun and activities for your family on Dec. 2-3 at the free Christmas in the Park event weekend at Stephen C. Beachy Central Park. Holiday-themed festivities are scheduled from 6-10 p.m. each night.
Holiday Open House
Adults 55 years and older are invited to our free Holiday Open House on Wednesday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m.-noon at the Meyer Senior & Community Center. Enjoy holiday treats, browse information booths highlighting available programs, take photos with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and more. The event is come-and-go.
Exploring History Luncheon
December's Exploring History Luncheon features "Bush Family Christmas Traditions" by the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum. The event is Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 11:30 a.m. at the Larry J. Ringer Library. Attendance is free, but lunch is $7 per person. Lunch reservations are required by Friday, Dec. 9. You can reserve your lunch online, by calling 979-764-3486, or by visiting a park facility. Payment is required at registration.
– Kelli Nesbitt, Parks & Recreation Marketing Coordinator (knesbitt@cstx.gov)
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SOSA RECEIVES STATE AWARD | |
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Municipal Court Customer Service Coordinator Cynthia Sosa received the Texas Court Clerks Association's Distinguished Service Award last week at the Golden Jubilee Conference in San Marcos. She has been with the court since 2016. The award recognizes a non-judicial service, program, task, or endeavor in a court profession that benefits the membership by showing dedication and commitment.
Cynthia, a Level II certified clerk, played a huge role in implementing INCODE, a new court software in FY 22. She worked hundreds of hours as a project team member in addition to fulfilling her regular role as the court's customer service coordinator. Cynthia's dedication and expertise are tremendous assets to the Municipal Court.
She also played a significant role in establishing a virtual court in only 24 hours in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, she worked with Judge Spillane and City Prosecutor Gavin Midgley to ensure appropriate guardrails were set for any virtual activity. Because of her exemplary work, the city has continued the virtual court proceedings and invested in software to make them as effective as possible.
– Lucy Coronilla, Municipal Court Administrator (lcoronilla@cstx.gov)
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RESIDENT PRAISES WATER CREW | |
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A resident on Bandon Dunes called this week to express her gratitude for a pleasant experience she had recently with water distribution and wastewater collection operators Lanny Nowak and Frederick Robinson. After she reported a high water bill, Lanny and Frederick went to her home and identified a customer-side leak in her irrigation system.
The leak would have been challenging to find by an untrained person, and the resident said, "these two gentlemen were sharp, professional, and extremely polite. Even though it ended up being my problem, they were just amazing!"
Lanny and Frederick are seasoned Water Services veterans and are genuine assets to the organization. The incident is just another example of the excellent work these folks do every day. Thank you, Lanny and Frederick, for a job well done!
– Gary Mechler, Director of Water Services (gmechler@cstx.gov)
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We received the following email on Thursday:
After I read about the Durrand Street residents praising the great job the Solid Waste brush crew did on their street last week, I wanted to add my thanks for the outstanding job they recently did on Lodgepole Street. Christ Methodist Church had a volunteer work event on Sunday, Nov. 6, and my work group repaired fences and cut down a good-sized oak tree that was growing into the fascia board of a homeowner who has cancer and couldn't afford the needed repairs.
Our group worked from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at her home that day. I returned the following expecting to clean up broken twigs and leaves that the brush crew couldn't grab with the equipment during its Wednesday pickup. To my absolute amazement, nothing needed to be cleaned up. The brush crew had left the location of our enormous brush pile immaculately clean. I'm so appreciative of the job they did and so proud to be a part of such a great team that puts in extra effort for our citizens and each other. Please pass along my thanks to that awesome crew!!!
Eric Barton, Community Development Analyst
– Caroline Ask, Solid Waste Division Manager (cask@cstx.gov)
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The College Station Fire Department joined the Rotary Club of Aggieland, Texas A&M's Corps of Cadets, and other community volunteers to box and deliver 500 Thanksgiving meal boxes to Brazos County residents on Friday.
The A&M Church of Christ opened its facility to create an assembly line for Thanksgiving baskets. Firefighters from Station No. 2 and Fire Chief Richard Mann's command staff assisted with packing up veggies, dry goods, and turkeys.
– Capt. Stuart Marrs, CSFD Public Information Officer (smarrs@cstx.gov)
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News & Interviews
>> Councilwoman Cunha on WTAW's Infomaniacs (WTAW, Nov. 18)
>> CS Breaks Ground on Texas Independence Ballpark (Sports Travel, Nov. 18)
>> Families invited to Breakfast with Blue Santa (KBTX, Nov. 18)
>> City of Bryan swears in new mayor and council (KBTX, Nov. 17)
>> Governor's Small Business Series event in BCS next month (KBTX, Nov. 17)
>> A&M looks to fill former Macy's store with esports facility (The Eagle, Nov. 16)
>> A&M in negotiations for Esports facility at Post Oak Mall (KBTX, Nov. 16)
>> Negotiations Underway for A&M E-Sports in Former Macy's (WTAW, Nov. 17)
>> Agreement Between CS, Bryan Fire Departments Changes (WTAW, Nov. 16)
>> City Council Approves Its First FY 23 Budget Amendment (WTAW, Nov. 16)
>> College Station Mayor Karl Mooney on WTAW (WTAW, Nov. 16)
>> CS voters approve Fire Safety Improvement bond (KBTX, Nov. 16)
>> Santa’s Wonderland opens, celebrates 25th season (KBTX, Nov. 15)
>> Despite housing market slowdown, home equities rise (KBTX, Nov. 15)
>> Bush Library's 25th-anniversary celebration postponed (KBTX, Nov. 15)
>> St. Joseph participates in Emergency Response Training (KBTX, Nov. 15)
>> City Council Majority Still Interested in Recreation Center (WTAW, Nov. 14)
>> History comes alive at Museum of the American G.I. (KBTX, Nov. 14)
>> College Station Fire Department teaches kids fire safety (KBTX, Nov. 13)
>> Sale Of Former Westinghouse Manufacturing Building (WTAW, Nov. 12)
Blog Posts
>> New mayor, 3 city council members to be sworn into office at Monday's regular meeting
>> Video: Ellis discusses the city's plans to redevelop Texas and University Area
>> Decades later, Brison Park's bonfire memorial continues to pay tribute to fallen Aggies
>> The family-friendly Christmas in the Park event weekend returns to Central Park Dec. 2-3
>> How you can create a beautiful ornament for the Christmas Tree at Howdy Holly-Days
Videos
>> Stuff You Don't Usually See! Ep 44 (Matthew Ellis)
>> Exploring History Lunch Lecture: "Gazing into College Station's Crystal Ball" (Karl Mooney)
>> 2022 Veterans Day Ceremony
– Colin Killian, Public Communications Manager (ckillian@cstx.gov)
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Dunce caps used to be signs of intelligence.
Thirteenth-century philosopher John Duns Scotus believed a pointed cap would help spread knowledge from the tip to the brain, and his "Dunsmen" followers wore them as a badge of honor. In the 1500s, his ideas became less popular, and the meaning of the Duns cap was turned on its head, becoming something of a joke.
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Monday, Nov. 21
4 p.m., City Council Meeting Day, City Hall
Tuesday, Nov. 22
7 a.m., Ag Breakfast, Brazos County Expo
4:30 p.m., Montelongo's Ring Guards Ribbon Cutting, 144 Century Ct.
Thursday, Nov. 24
City Offices Closed
6 p.m., Christmas in the Park Lights On, Beachy Central Park
Friday, Nov. 25
City Offices Closed
6 p.m., SEC Welcome Party of LSU Fans, City Hall
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