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Home My WebLink About2007-09-28-10:00AM-PUBLIC HEARINGlb][VAZOS COUNTY BRYAN, TEXAS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE APPLICATION FOR A MASS GATHERING PERMIT BY C3 PRESENTS 28 SEPTEMBER 2007 THE BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON FRIDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 2007 AT 10:00 A.M. IN ROOM 102 OF THE BRAZOS CENTER, 3232 BRIARCREST DRIVE, BRYAN, TEXAS. THE COUNTY JUDGE WILL HEAR COMMENTS ON THE APPLICATION OF C3 PRESENTS FOR A MASS GATHERING PERMIT. THE EVENT NAMED IN THIS PERMIT APPLICATION IS SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE ON 13 -14 OCTOBER 2007 AT THE TEXAS WORLD SPEEDWAY. THE PURPOSE OF THE EVENT IS TO PROVIDE A MULTI -DAY, MULTI -STAGE MUSIC FESTIVAL. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND SAID HEARING AND PRESENT THEIR CAUSE, IF ANY, FOR OR AGAINST THE APPLICATION FOR A MASS GATHERING PERMIT The Brazos Center is wheelchair accessible. Handicap parking spaces are available. Any request for sign interpretive services must be made two business days before the meeting. To make arrangements, call (979) 361 -4102. Office of the County Judge • 300 East 26`" St. • Suite 114 • Bryan, Texas 77803 • Fax: (979) 361 -4503 Jot !al COMMISSIONERS' COURT PUBLIC HEARING SEPTEMBER 28, 2007 The Commissioners' Court of Brazos County, Texas held a Public Hearing at the Brazos Center in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 28, 2007, with the following members of the Court present: Randy Sims, County Judge, Presiding; Lloyd Wassermann, Commissioner of Precinct 1, Absent; Duane Peters, Commissioner of Precinct 2, Absent; Kenny Mallard, Commissioner of Precinct 3; Carey Cauley, Jr., Commissioner of Precinct 4; Karen McQueen, County Clerk, Absent. Attached is a list of the citizens and officials in attendance. The purpose of the hearing is to hear commentary for or against the application of C3 Presents for a mass gathering permit. The event named in this permit application is scheduled to take place on October 13 -14, 2007 at the Texas World Speedway to provide a multi day, multi stage music festival. The County Judge called the meeting to order and asked Charlie Jones with C3 Presents, to relay plans for the event at the speedway. Mr. Jones said that over the years he had put on several music festivals with over a million total in attendance and only one arrest that he could recall. Performances will be from 11:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. The 101 PC?, Commissioners Court meeting September 28, 2007 2 music will end at 10:00 p.m. The majority of ticket sales are from out of town. The hotels are sold out so they are planning to have camp sites. There will be shuttle buses to the festival site. Projected sales indicate that available parking is adequate so they expect festival goers will drive their cars to the site. Emergency services mandates have been met and contracted. Food will be served by licensed vendors. The Health Department verified that they have talked to them extensively on the subject and everything looks good. An Austin police officer with experience in mass gatherings has worked to contract with all local law enforcement. The County Judge asked Mitchell Dill with the TABC if everything is in order whereupon Mr. Dill responded that not yet. He went on to say that the application would usually follow this hearing. Mr. Jones continued by saying that since there would be campers law enforcement would be on site 24 hours a day. The County Judge asked the citizens in attendance for comments. Constants Spates- who lives on Peach Creek Cutoff said that nothing has been addressed about those living near the site. They will be affected. Why? What are the citizens getting out of this other than inconvenience? Charlie Jones responded that this will be a very large Vol 101 Page 123 Commissioners Court meeting September 28, 2007 3 economic impact to the community. Texas Parks and Wildlife will also benefit as a non - profit partner. Projections are that one half million dollars will be raised for the organization. The County Judge asked Constable, Precinct 2, Donald Lampo to report on his trip to Austin to observe a similar festival. Constable Lampo reported that they had a very good emergency action plan in place. He saw this in action. There were zero arrests that weekend. It was a very professional group and if they say there are shutting down at 10:00 p.m. they mean it. Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 Ramiro Quintero commended the people putting this program together. He said everything is in order. He sees it as a plus for this community and that they should come more often. Chris Kiske with KORA -lives in Indian Lakes Subdivision. Said that this is the hottest topic on the radio station. They gave away a trip to Orlando, Florida and the winner wasn't interested in going. He has had a very positive experience with this group. He attended one of their concerts with his six year old daughter and it was very comfortable. Charlie Jones said that they are projecting 40,000 to 60,000 people over the weekend. The County Judge said that he sees no reason to reject Vol )61 Page ( aq Commissioners Court meeting September 28, 2007 4 this permit. He then asked the Health Department representative for a recommendation upon which the representative recommended approving the permit. The County Judge then asked for a recommendation from the Volunteer Fire Department. Donald Lampo said that he sees no reason to deny the permit. The County Judge then asked the Sheriff's Office what they recommended. Jim Mann, Chief Deputy said that they have no objection to the event. Mitch Dill will get with the County Judge on the TABC application. There being no further comments, the County Judge declared the Public hearing closed. 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