PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD August 28, 2013
A regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of
Tioga, Texas was held Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at Tioga City Hall, 600
Main Street, Tioga, Texas.
Call to order: The public meeting was called to order at 7:12 p.m.
Declaration of a Quorum: A quorum was declared. The committee
members present were Arlene Joice, Janet Sloane, and Kristi Staples
Linda Waldrop and Richard Hartman were absent.
Prayer was given by Janet Sloane.
Minutes: Minutes for July 31, 2013, meeting were considered. A motion was made and seconded to accept minutes. Motion carried with all ayes.
Continued review of by-laws: No public hearing necessary only has to go
before Tioga City Council.
1. Linda Waldrop suggested page 1 Article 3 take out the word “be”(in a previous meeting)
2. Linda Waldrop questioned the use of the word “legalize” (in a previous meeting)
3. A motion was made and seconded to accept and send the by-laws to the
Tioga City Council only changing the word “be” as mentioned above. Motion carried with all ayes.
Discuss Goals of P&Z: The Destination by Design info was brought in and
looked over to see what could be taken from the work done previously to
continue researching and working towards growth and betterment of Tioga.
Janet Sloane agreed to begin researching parks and recreation type
improvements. Kristi Staples agreed to research historical districts and
railways. Discussed having a joint meeting with the Tioga EDC in February.
We also need to be looking for a new member to consider replacing
Richard Hartman. Arlene will burn a CD of the Comprehensive Plan for
each P&Z member.

Next Meeting: Planning and Zoning Committee will meet Wednesday,
September 25, 2013.

Adjourn: Motion made and seconded to adjourn meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m. Votes: All ayes motion carried.