City of Midland City Council met Oct. 22.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland, Texas, at 10:00 a.m., October 22, 2024.
Council Members present: Eric Davidson, Amy Stretcher Burkes, Robin Poole, Lori Blong, Scott Dufford, Jack Ladd, John Norman
Council Members absent: None
Staff members present: City Manager Tommy Gonzalez, City Attorney John Ohnemiller, Deputy City Manager Morris Williams Jr., Assistant City Manager Jose Ortiz
The meeting was called to order at 10:02 a.m.
OPENING ITEMS
1. Invocation – Pastor Andrew Adams, Midland Bible Church
2. Pledge of Allegiance
PRESENTATIONS
3. Presentation of special events, organizations, individuals, periods of time, or reports, including, but not limited to:
3a. Presentation of Proclamation for “Disability Employment Awareness Month”.
3b. Presentation of Proclamation for “2024 Uptown Midland BPW Woman of Achievement – Krista Escamilla”.
3c. Presentation from the Permian Basin Metropolitan Planning Organization on the Forward50 MTP draft.
This presentation will be postponed to a future Council Meeting.
4c. Presentation from Director of Engineering Services Gabe McClelland regarding City/County Partnership for the Development of Roadways.
Engineering Services Director Gabriel McClelland gave a brief presentation on City/County partnership for the development of roadways throughout Midland while keeping up with the growth of the City. Mr. McClelland reviewed strategic goal connections, interlocal partnerships, accomplishments, past, current & future projects.
CONSENT AGENDA
4. MOTION APPROVING THE FOLLOWING MINUTES:
4a. SPECIAL SESSION OF OCTOBER 8, 2024
4b. REGULAR SESSION OF OCTOBER 8, 2024
6. 2024167 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A TR400 VOYAGER CAMERA SYSTEM FOR THE ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT FROM ARIES INDUSTRIES, INC. THROUGH SOURCEWELL FOR A TOTAL COST OF $136,171.00 (DISTRICT: NONE) (GENERAL SERVICES) (PROVIDE SOUND GOVERNANCE & FISCAL MANAGEMENT)
7. 2024168 – RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF SIXTY (60) BUNKER COATS AND SIXTY (60) BUNKER PANTS FROM DOOLEY TACKABERRY, INC., TROUGH BUYBOARD AT A TOTAL COST OF $206,052.84 (DISTRICT: NONE) (GENERAL SERVICES) (PROVIDE SOUND GOVERNANCE & FISCAL MANAGEMENT)
10. 2024170 – RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE PEGGYSUE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS TO DUFRANE CONSTRUCTION LLC FOR A COST OF $89,950.00; APPROVING $17,990.00 FOR CONTINGENCIES; AND TRANSFERRING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS (DISTRICT: 4) (GENERAL SERVICES) (PROVIDE SOUND GOVERNANCE & FISCAL MANAGEMENT)
11. 1162024 – MOTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A 2025 ROUTINE AIRPORT MAINTENANCE PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE CITY OF MIDLAND’S RECEIPT OF CERTAIN GRANT FUNDING TO BE UTILIZED ON CERTAIN AIRSIDE AND LANDSIDE IMPROVEMENTS AND GENERAL MAINTENANCE COSTS AT MIDLAND AIRPARK AIRPORT; APPROPRIATING $100,000.00 FROM THE AIRPORT OPERATING FUND (500500) CURRENT YEAR FEDERAL UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE TO A PROJECT ESTABLISHED BY THE CITY OF MIDLAND FINANCE DEPARTMENT; AND APPROPRIATING $11,111.11 FROM THE AIRPORT OPERATING FUND (500500) UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE TO A PROJECT ESTABLISHED BY THE CITY OF MIDLAND FINANCE DEPARTMENT (DISTRICT 1) (AIRPORTS) (TRANSPARENT & CONSISTENT COMMUNICATION)
12. 1172024 – MOTION APPROVING A PROMOTIONAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MIDLAND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND MIDLAND HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC., TO ADVERTISE OR PUBLICIZE THE CITY OF MIDLAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING NEW AND EXPANDED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (DISTRICT: ALL) (CITY MANAGER) (STRONG ECONOMY WITH MORE QUALITY JOBS)
13. 1182024 – MOTION APPROVING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MIDLAND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND MOTRAN ALLIANCE, INC. (DISTRICT: ALL) (CITY MANAGER) (STRONG ECONOMY WITH MORE QUALITY JOBS)
14. 2024171 – RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS TO COG OPERATING, LLC (“OPERATOR”) TO DRILL TEN OIL AND GAS WELLS LOCATED IN SECTION 11, BLOCK X, H.P. HILLIARD SURVEY, CITY OF MIDLAND, MIDLAND COUNTY, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED BETWEEN 1,630 FEET AND 1,810 FEET EAST OF NORTH A STREET AND 5,040 FEET NORTH OF MOCKINGBIRD LANE); AND WAIVING THE REQUIREMENT OF A ROAD REPAIR AGREEMENT (DISTRICT 1) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (SET THE STANDARD FOR A SAFE AND SECURE CITY)
15. 2024172 – RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS TO COG OPERATING, LLC (“OPERATOR”) TO DRILL FOUR OIL AND GAS WELLS LOCATED IN SECTION 11, BLOCK X, H.P. HILLIARD SURVEY, CITY OF MIDLAND, MIDLAND COUNTY, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED BETWEEN 490 FEET AND 550 FEET EAST OF NORTH A STREET AND 5,005 FEET NORTH OF MOCKINGBIRD LANE); AND WAIVING THE REQUIREMENT OF A ROAD REPAIR AGREEMENT (DISTRICT 1) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (SET THE STANDARD FOR A SAFE AND SECURE CITY)
17. 1192024 – MOTION APPROVING, WITH STAFF’S RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS, A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF ENTRADA BUSINESS PARK ADDITION, SECTION 4, BEING A PLAT OF A 146.12ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTIONS 17 AND 20, BLOCK 40, T2S, T&P RR CO. SURVEY, IN PART, AND A REPLAT OF LOT 2, BLOCK 3, ENTRADA BUSINESS PARK ADDITION, SECTION 3, IN PART, COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF SOUTH FM 1788 AND WEST INTERSTATE 20) (DISTRICT: NONE) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) QUALITY OF LIFE AND PLACE
18. 1202024 – MOTION APPROVING, WITH STAFF’S RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS, A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF GOLD SANDS ADDITION, BEING A 125.04ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE SOUTHEAST PART OF SECTION 24, BLOCK 40, T2S, T&P RR CO. SURVEY, COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF SOUTH COUNTY ROAD 1232, APPROXIMATELY ONEHALF MILE NORTH OF WEST COUNTY ROAD 140) (DISTRICT: NONE) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (QUALITY OF LIFE AND PLACE)
19. 1212024 – MOTION RATIFYING THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION’S APPROVAL OF AN INSTRUMENT VACATING THE PLAT OF LONGVIEW SUBDIVISION, SECTION 3, MIDLAND COUNTY, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH COUNTY ROAD 1275 AND WEST COUNTY ROAD 50) (DISTRICT: NONE) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) QUALITY OF LIFE AND PLACE
20. 1222024 – MOTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,358.00 FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES TO ASSIST THE CITY OF MIDLAND HEALTH SERVICES DIVISION WITH THE FUNDING AND DELIVERY OF IMMUNIZATION SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY ACCEPTANCE DOCUMENTS; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY TREASURER TO DEPOSIT SAID GRANT FUNDS INTO THE GENERAL FUND (DISTRICT: ALL) (FIRE) (PROVIDE SOUND GOVERNANCE & FISCAL MANAGEMENT)
John Norman moved to approve Consent Agenda items 421, excluding item(s) 5, 8, 9, 16, 21; seconded by Eric Davidson.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYE: Davidson, Stretcher Burkes, Poole, Blong, Dufford, Ladd, Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
The following item(s) were pulled from consent agenda and considered individually.
5. 2024166 – RESOLUTION AWARDING A FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONCESSION CONTRACT TO O’MULLIGAN’S 19TH HOLE FOR CONCESSION MANAGEMENT SERVICES AT HOGAN PARK GOLF COURSE
Parks and Recreation Director Laurie Williams gave a brief overview of the contract term limits.
After Council discussion, it was recommended to defer this item.
Scott Dufford moved to defer Resolution No. 2024166 to a future meeting; seconded by John Norman.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYE: Davidson, Stretcher Burkes, Poole, Blong, Dufford, Ladd, Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
8. 2024169 – RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE LANDFILL ACCESS ROAD PROJECT TO REECE ALBERT, INC., FOR A COST OF $3,664,036.08; APPROVING $732,807.00 FOR CONTINGENCIES; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
Solid Waste Director Jeffery Arhlett reported the road is about one mile long and will be done in concrete, which is what makes it more expensive. Mr. Arhlett also explained the bid process.
Assistant City Manager Jose Ortiz provided further explanation for the cost and the work to be done. In the past, one lane could be done for about $1 million. Today, one lane would cost approximately $1.5 million.
Jack Ladd moved to approve Resolution No. 2024169; seconded by Amy Stretcher Burkes.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYE: Davidson, Stretcher Burkes, Poole, Blong, Dufford, Ladd, Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
9. 1152024 – MOTION REJECTING ALL STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS SUBMITTED IN RESPONSE TO THE ADVERTISEMENT OF A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE MULTIMODAL WILDCATTER TRAIL – CHAMPIONS, TRADEWINDS, AND DEAUVILLE PROJECT
Engineering Services Director Gabriel McClelland gave a brief overview of the item noting RFQ is being rescinded to revise the RFQ language and will not affect the timeline of the trail project.
Jack Ladd moved to approve Motion No. 1152024; seconded by John Norman.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYE: Davidson, Stretcher Burkes, Poole, Blong, Dufford, Ladd, Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
16. 2024173 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CONTRACTS WITH CASA DE AMIGOS OF MIDLAND, TEXAS, INCORPORATED, THE SALVATION ARMY OF MIDLAND, THE MIDLAND COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, SENIOR LIFE MIDLAND, INC., MISSION HEALTH CARE, INC.,THRIVING UNITED, INC., CHURCH ON WHEELS, INC., WEST TEXAS FOOD BANK, AND MIDLAND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY; AUTHORIZING THE FUNDING OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAMS; AND APPROPRIATING AND ALLOCATING FUNDS
ITEM PULLED BY STAFF. MAY BE DEFERRED TO ANOTHER MEETING AT A FUTURE DATE. NO ACTION TAKEN.
21. 1232024 – MOTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF VARIOUS EQUIPMENT FROM PBEX, LLC, TO THE MIDLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT SWAT TEAM BREACHING UNIT
Council Member Eric Davidson thanked PBEX, LLC for their donation of equipment.
Interim Police Chief Greg Snow reported on the items being donated and how they will help the department.
Eric Davidson moved to approve Motion No. 1232024; seconded by Jack Ladd.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYE: Davidson, Stretcher Burkes, Poole, Blong, Dufford, Ladd, Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
SECOND READINGS
22. 10570 – AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND ABANDONING THE PUBLIC RIGHTOFWAY ON A CITYOWNED 0.497ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED ADJACENT TO LOT 4, BLOCK 5, MIDLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL PARK, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 365 FEET EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF PLISKA DRIVE AND NORTH SERVICE ROAD); RETAINING A NONEXCLUSIVE UTILITY EASEMENT; PROVIDING THAT THE CITY SHALL RETAIN OWNERSHIP OF THE AFOREMENTIONED TRACT; AND ORDERING RECORDATION BY THE CITY SECRETARY (FIRST READING HELD OCTOBER 8, 2024) (DISTRICT 4) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (QUALITY OF LIFE AND PLACE)
Chief Deputy City Secretary Vanessa Magallanes read the caption of Ordinance No. 10570.
Jack Ladd moved to approve the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 10570; seconded by John Norman.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYE: Davidson, Stretcher Burkes, Poole, Blong, Dufford, Ladd, Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
23. 10571 – AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND ABANDONING THE PUBLIC RIGHTOFWAY ON A CITYOWNED 0.611ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED ADJACENT TO LOT 1A, BLOCK 13, MIDLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL PARK, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED NORTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF LA FORCE BOULEVARD AND SLOAN FIELD BOULEVARD); RETAINING A NONEXCLUSIVE UTILITY EASEMENT; PROVIDING THAT THE CITY SHALL RETAIN OWNERSHIP OF THE AFOREMENTIONED TRACT; AND ORDERING RECORDATION BY THE CITY SECRETARY (FIRST READING HELD OCTOBER 8, 2024) (DISTRICT 4) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (QUALITY OF LIFE AND PLACE)
Chief Deputy City Secretary Vanessa Magallanes read the caption of Ordinance No.10571.
Jack Ladd moved to approve the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 10571; seconded by John Norman.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYE: Davidson, Stretcher Burkes, Poole, Blong, Dufford, Ladd, Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
24. 10572 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE III, “DEPARTMENTS”, CHAPTER 1, “WATER DEPARTMENT”, SECTION 2, “RATES”, SECTION 25, “TERMINATION PROCEDURES”, AND SECTION 27, “SEPTAGE WASTE HAULER DISCHARGES AND FEES”, OF THE CITY CODE OF MIDLAND, TEXAS; CONTAINING A CUMULATIVE CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND ORDERING PUBLICATION (FIRST READING HELD OCTOBER 8, 2024) (DISTRICT: ALL) (UTILITIES) (TRANSPARENT & CONSISTENT COMMUNICATION)
Chief Deputy City Secretary Vanessa Magallanes read the caption of Ordinance No.10572.
Jack Ladd moved to approve the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 10572; seconded by Eric Davidson.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYE: Davidson, Stretcher Burkes, Poole, Blong, Dufford, Ladd, Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The City Council will hold public hearings on the following items:
25. 10573 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF MIDLAND TO REZONE LOT 6, BLOCK 62, PARK AVENUE HEIGHTS ADDITION, SECTION 2, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS, FROM MF22, MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO SF3, SINGLEFAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF SOUTH MADISON STREET, APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET NORTH OF CLOVERDALE ROAD); CONTAINING A CUMULATIVE CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A MAXIMUM PENALTY OR FINE OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00); AND ORDERING PUBLICATION (DISTRICT 2) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (QUALITY OF LIFE AND PLACE)
Chief Deputy City Secretary Vanessa Magallanes read the caption of Ordinance No.10573.
Planning & Development Officer Elizabeth Triggs gave a brief overview of the item noting this is a rezoning request for the future development of a single family residence.
Mayor Blong opened the public hearing at 10:54 a.m. There being no one present wishing to speak, the public hearing was immediately closed.
John Norman moved to approve the first of two readings of Ordinance No. 10573; seconded by Scott Dufford.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYE: Davidson, Stretcher Burkes, Poole, Blong, Dufford, Ladd, Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
26. 10574 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF MIDLAND TO REZONE LOT 3, BLOCK 61, PARK AVENUE HEIGHTS ADDITION, SECTION 2, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS, FROM MF22, MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO SF3, SINGLEFAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF SOUTH TYLER STREET, APPROXIMATELY 120 FEET SOUTH OF EAST CALIFORNIA AVENUE); CONTAINING A CUMULATIVE CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A MAXIMUM PENALTY OR FINE OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00); AND ORDERING PUBLICATION (DISTRICT 2) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (QUALITY OF LIFE AND PLACE)
Chief Deputy City Secretary Vanessa Magallanes read the caption of Ordinance No.10574.
Planning & Development Officer Elizabeth Triggs gave a brief overview of the item noting it is a rezoning request for a single family residence.
Mayor Blong opened the public hearing at 10:56 a.m. There being no one present wishing to speak, the public hearing was immediately closed.
Jack Ladd moved to approve the first of two readings of Ordinance No. 10574; seconded by Eric Davidson.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYE: Davidson, Stretcher Burkes, Poole, Blong, Dufford, Ladd, Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
27. 10575 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF MIDLAND TO REZONE LOT 3, BLOCK 20, GREENWOOD ADDITION, THIRD, FOURTH, AND FIFTH SECTIONS, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS, FROM MF22, MULTIPLEFAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO SF3, SINGLEFAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF SOUTH TILDEN STREET, APPROXIMATELY 110 FEET SOUTH OF EAST WASHINGTON AVENUE); CONTAINING A CUMULATIVE CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A MAXIMUM PENALTY OR FINE OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00); AND ORDERING PUBLICATION (DISTRICT 2) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (QUALITY OF LIFE AND PLACE)
Chief Deputy City Secretary Vanessa Magallanes read the caption of Ordinance No.10575.
Planning & Development Officer Elizabeth Triggs gave a brief overview of the item noting the applicant would like to add an addition onto their home. This zone request would allow for the addition.
Mayor Blong opened the public hearing at 10:58 a.m. There being no one present wishing to speak, the public hearing was immediately closed.
Jack Ladd moved to approve the first of two readings of Ordinance No. 10575; seconded by Eric Davidson.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYE: Davidson, Stretcher Burkes, Poole, Blong, Dufford, Ladd, Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
28. 10576 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF MIDLAND TO REZONE LOT 18, BLOCK 61, PARK AVENUE HEIGHTS ADDITION, SECTION 2, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS, FROM MF22, MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO SF3, SINGLEFAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF SOUTH LEE STREET, APPROXIMATELY 171 FEET SOUTH OF EAST CALIFORNIA AVENUE); CONTAINING A CUMULATIVE CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A MAXIMUM PENALTY OR FINE OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00); AND ORDERING PUBLICATION (DISTRICT 2) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (QUALITY OF LIFE AND PLACE)
Chief Deputy City Secretary Vanessa Magallanes read the caption of Ordinance No.10576.
Planning & Development Officer Elizabeth Triggs gave a brief overview of the item noting it is a rezoning request to allow for a single family residence.
Mayor Blong opened the public hearing at 11:00 a.m. There being no one present wishing to speak, the public hearing was immediately closed.
Jack Ladd moved to approve the first of two readings of Ordinance No. 10576; seconded by Eric Davidson.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYE: Davidson, Stretcher Burkes, Poole, Blong, Dufford, Ladd, Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MISCELLANEOUS
29. 1242024 – MOTION GRANTING PRINCE SIGNS, LLC’S APPEAL AND REVERSING THE BUILDING OFFICIAL’S DENIAL OF A SIGN PERMIT FOR LOT 1D, BLOCK 1, PAVILION PARK, SECTION 14, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH BIG SPRING STREET AND PAVILION PARKWAY) (DISTRICT 1) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (QUALITY OF LIFE AND PLACE)
Planning & Development Officer Elizabeth Triggs gave a brief overview of the item noting this is a sign appeal. Property owners are requesting an increase in the signage area. The sign code limits the signage area to 360 cumulative square feet and the appeal is requesting an additional 22 square feet. Staff recommends approval.
Scott Dufford moved to approve Motion No. 1242024; seconded by Eric Davidson.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYE: Davidson, Stretcher Burkes, Poole, Blong, Dufford, Ladd, Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT
30. Receive public comments where individuals may address the City Council on City related issues and projects not on the present agenda. Any deliberation of or decision by the City Council regarding the item being discussed shall be limited to a motion to place the item on the agenda for a subsequent meeting. (Please limit comments to three minutes or less.)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
31. Pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.101, the City Council will hold an Executive Session, which is closed to the public, to discuss the following matters as permitted under the following sections of the Texas Government Code:
Mayor Blong recessed the City Council Meeting to go into Executive Session at 11:08 a.m.
a. Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney
a.1. Discuss matters in which the duty of the attorney(s) to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
All the business at hand having been completed, the meeting adjourned at 12:41 p.m.
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