PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD September 25, 2013

A regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Tioga, Texas was held Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at Tioga City Hall, 600 Main Street, Tioga, Texas.

Call to Order: The public meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m.

Declaration of a Quorum: A quorum was declared. The committee members present were Arlene Joice, Janet Sloane, and Kristi Staples.  Linda Waldrop was absent.

Prayer was given by Arlene Joice.

Minutes: Minutes for August 28, 2013 meeting were considered.  Corrections of misspelled words were noted for change. Janet Sloane made a motion to accept minutes with Kristi Staples making a second. Motion carried with all ayes.

Role of P&Z Members: Arlene had handouts for each member of the role of committee members from other towns to help define what our role should be and to allow each member to come up with questions they may have to discuss and answer at next months meeting.  She also provided each member with a copy of the City of Tioga P&Z Comp Plan on CD.

Continue Discussion of P&Z Goals: Kristi Staples asked about the possibility of having a big map as a work mat for future planning.  Arlene Joice said she would check in her materials to see what she could come up with.  This would provide the committee with a tangible visual aid that could be marked and written on for planning purposes.  We will also host Bill Hubbard as a guest at the October 30, 2013 meeting to talk about work he did on the Equestrian Trail and offer any other thoughts or ideas he might have to inspire the committee in a forward thinking direction.

Kristi Staples will continue working towards ideas and solutions for historic restrictions and development and commuter train ideas, while Janet Sloane continues researching ideas on parks and recreation.

Focus on planning towards making the most of what we have.  Building on the current assets of our town.

Next Meeting: Planning and Zoning Committee will meet Wednesday October 30, 2013.

Adjourn: Motion made by Kristi Staples to adjourn meeting, second by Janet Sloane.  Meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m. Votes: All Ayes motion carried.