Henry Arredondo

The meeting included discussion regarding the approval of previous minutes, which were tabled due to missing documentation. A public hearing was held concerning a conditional use permit application by the owners of an established bed and breakfast located at 403 North 8th Street, Thomas and Sharon Kellner, who seek permission to sell wine to guests only. Board members discussed the nature of the required TABC license (BG for beer and wine only) and the necessary application process involving county and city sign-offs. Action items B, C, and D were removed from the agenda as the commission determined that an existing ordinance regarding coin-operated establishments was flawed due to removed verbiage concerning machine limits. The commission decided to schedule an agenda item for the next meeting to review and amend the coin-operated establishment ordinance, including adding a requirement for applicant presence. Discussions also covered internal procedural changes, such as the assigned representative taking over agenda creation and minute-taking for future Planning & Zoning Commission meetings to ensure better preparation and documentation.

The meeting was called to order to determine a quorum. Following the determination that a quorum was not present, the decision was made to adjourn the meeting immediately.

The meeting included two public hearings concerning rezoning applications. The first application sought to change the zoning from R4 Mobile Home District to C1 Neighborhood Commercial to allow for a Taxidermy cleaning service at 1702 East Avenue H. The second public hearing addressed a request to rezone property at 601 South Walker Street from R4 Mobile Home District to C1 Neighborhood Commercial to establish an art studio. A significant portion of the meeting involved a discussion on proposed changes to the zoning schedule, specifically addressing the consolidation and amendment of R4, C1, C1A, and potentially C2 zoning classifications, with a focus on managing mobile home parks and manufactured housing within residential zones. Concerns were raised regarding the existing zoning map discrepancies compared to the current code, and the need for a future working session to review the rationale behind existing ordinances, including the C2A classification which appears non-existent. The discussion also noted that a comprehensive plan update, involving a new zoning map developed in coordination with the Texoma Council of Governments, is in process.

The meeting addressed a request from Alpine Harry's LLC for a wine and malt beverage retail dealers on premise permit (BQ BG) and a late hour certificate (LH) for a property at 412 East Holland Avenue, currently zoned C2 business district. Community interest items included an announcement regarding the City Secretary and Chief Governance Officer, Gio Calron, completing the Texas Registered Municipal Clerk certification program. Council members also provided updates, including discussions about the Commissioner's Court pursuing a fire control grant and Planning and Zoning discussions regarding R4 use. The Police Department presented the required 2024 Racial Profiling Report, noting a minor correction. Discussions ensued regarding complaint procedures, which the Chief indicated could become virtual via QR code for both complaints and compliments, and clarification on search permissions and cannabis enforcement procedures were provided.

This special City Council meeting included the canvassing of returns and declaration of results for the May 4, 2024 special and general elections for the offices of Mayor, City Council Member Ward One, City Council Member Ward Two, and City Council Member Ward Four, involving the first and final reading of Ordinance 2024-05-06. The meeting also featured the issuance of Certificates of Election and the swearing-in of newly elected officials by a judge. Following the official proceedings, newly seated council members offered comments, expressing gratitude for community support and a commitment to working together for the collective good of the entire community, not just specific wards.