HomeMy Public PortalAboutCharter Review Committee Minutes 12-12-1985 Dec 12 , 1985
The Charter Commission met Dec. 12, 1985, called to order at 7:00p.m. ,
by Chairman Paul Daniels. The meeting was held acco1ding to the Texas
Open Meeting Law. The meeting was properly posted by the City Secretary.
Bridges moved, Smith seconded,the minutes be approved as written. Vote
was unanimous; exception Ray, who abstained due to late arriving.
The Chairman presented to the Treasurer a bill of 3114.90 from the City
for printing.
Chairman Daniels read part of an editorial from Mid-Cities Newspaper;
dated Dec. 8, 1985, concerning property requirement for the Planning
and Zoning Board. Ie took exception to the remark of "renters are trash
and don't count."
The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Speiker. Leach moved, Bridges se-
conded , we need an attorney, for such letters as this. Vote for was
unanimous.
Bridges moved, with seconded, the Chairman contact and make arrangements
for Rex McEntire to represent us in the finalization of this Charter.
Vote for was 7, against 5. Logan abstained.
Black arrived at 7:21 p.m. Clements and Harvey were absent.
Bridgem mdvdd:;leAdams seconded, our next meeting be Tuesday, Dec. 17th. ,
Riley Fletcher will be here then; due to inclimate weather he was
unable to make this meeting as planned. The motion also included that
we meet Dec. 19th as needed. Vote for 123,:'.1;-against.
Agan mended Bridges motion that if Mr. Fletcher cannot be here on Dec. 17
the meeting be cancelled. Vote 12 , Sheppard abstained.
Ray moved to adjourn and the last meeting be in January. Black seconded.
Vote for 5, 8 against.
Smith moved to adjourn, Bridges seconded.
Respectfully Submitted
B tie B. Adams
The following information was inadvertantly left out of Dec. 5, 1985,
minutes: Cost of typing double-spaced draft of the Charter was $ 146.00.
This was presented to the Treasurer for filing.