A&M Students Proactive in the Community

Yesterday I attended the Board of Realtors Luncheon, held at the Briarcrest Country Club, and was astounded and blown away by two guest speakers, that were introduced by Mayor Sam White of College Station. After listening to them, I can understand why the Mayor was equally impressed. I was particularly impressed by Tyler Koch, who holds the distinction of being "speaker of the Senate" for the Student Government Association for Texas A & M University.

They were speaking on an "White Paper" that they recently wrote, taking up the concerns of the community of College Station and it's residences, in relationship to concerns of neighbors where there is a population of multiple students living in rental houses. There have been recent rumblings that maybe some deed restrictions would be created to limit the number of non-related occupants in one single family home, be restricted to only two, thus curtailing too many cars, excess parties, etc.

College Station's sister city, Bryan, recently had many subdivision petition their council and were successful in passing such restrictions. These young men decided to develop a program to bring the University in to be proactive in the issues of off campus housing. This would entail and three phase program which would interact with offending students, with visitations and documentation. Then University mediation and letters of reprimand. If all else failed it could be reflected in the student's academic file. This would mean that the University would take responsibility beyond the campus, and help establish a good neighbor policy, Student Tenants would be held accountable to the the University's code of conduct

The subject was brought up, in the question and answer period, as to whether of not an amendment could not be developed to be included in standard lease agreements, which would make student tenants aware and compliant to the University's off campus regulations. I believe that was taken under serious consideration.

I may not have all the details, and I am sure there are others of the Real Estate community that can add some of the items that I might have missed, but I just wanted to get it said how much I appreciate Texas A&M and the quality of education, support and inspiration that makes this one of the best places to live.