Prior to this Council Meeting, there was a birthday party for League City resident Bertha Iles, who will be 100 years old on March 21st. Birthday cake was served to gathered guests.
I was pleased that there was a large number of visitors present. All council members were in attendance except Tim Paulissen.
In the proclamations department, I was delighted to recognize the accomplishment of the first credit union branch in Clear Springs High School. A certificate was presented to Alex Torres, Assistant School Superintendent and Peggy Zahler, representing JSC Credit Union. The branch is a part of the school's co-op department and is using 4 students.
I also made a proclamation of March 21 as Ms. Bertha Iles Day. Bertha is an active member of our Seniors Program. she arrived for her honorarium in a limousine! Happy Birthday, Bertha!
Half a dozen residents of Clear Creek Shores spoke against a bridge across Clear Creek at Palomino Road, and brought an attorney with them, Leslie Barris, who also spoke to Council against the controversial bridge. Dan Becker spoke about fiscal responsibility, and Forrest Sory echoed Mr. Becker's comments.
The resolution to adopt a schedule of regular additional annual workshops for City Council finally passed. This was the third appearance before Council.
In my Mayors comments, I told everyone that because of delays in selling road bonds due to the terrible market right now, we will be taking a new look at our transportation needs. This comprehensive mobility study will encompass the whole city, the jammed intersections, with an eye also to mass transit: park and ride, and high speed rail. I really feel it is prudent to use this time wisely to be sure that what we are planning will really solve our problems.
Board Members were approved for TIRZ #4 and one member was appointed to DLC. DLC and the Park on Clear Creek Development Authority Corporation were postponed to the next meeting.
A bid for auto parts and batteries was awarded to Russell and Smith Ford through a drawing out of a hat by Peggy Zahler, due to a tie in the bid. Amazing that even in a city as big as ours, we still must resort to such primitive measures at times!
Council voted to create a fulltime "Arborist" position, which we have been without for more than a year. Cones voted no
A date of March 30 was set for a Council Workshop to discuss proposed Charter Amendment propositions. No time has been specified.
A home is being built for a veteran at 2768 Lomelina Lane in Tuscan Lakes. Council voted to waive all City related building and impact fees as an honor to the veteran, pending of course, the legalities involved.
It was announced that the League City Chamber will be hosting a Candidates Forum on April 7 or 9, here in Ciouncil Chambers.
The joint meeting of P&Z, ZBA, and the Historic District Commission scheduled for March 17, has been rescheduled April 21st.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:39.
Next week is Spring Break for CCISD students! Hooray for Daylight Savings Time! Enjoy!
Mayor Toni Randall
