March 26, 2014

                                      

                                   PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
                                             MINUTES OF MEETING HELD
                                                            March 26, 2014
A regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Tioga, Texas was held Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Tioga City Hall, 600 Main Street, Tioga, Texas.

Call to order:  The public meeting was called to order at 7:08 p.m.
Declaration of a Quorum:  A quorum was declared.  The committee members present were Arlene Joice, Janet Sloane and Linda Waldrop. Kristi Staples excused absence.
Prayer was given by Linda Waldrop.

Minutes:  Minutes for November 7th, 2013 and February 26, 2014 were approved. Motion to approve minutes of November 27, 2013 by Linda Waldrop, second by Janet Sloane. All Ayes. Motion to approve minutes of February 26, 2014 by Linda Waldrop, second by Janet Sloane. All Ayes. 

• Reviews and Discussions:   Review maps of city, ETJ and school district. A review was postponed until the current map is provided.

•  Comprehensive plan is open for discussion and review and will continue monthly. No action taken.

•  Goals for P&Z for future zoning as the city grows and expands and Discuss research by members for future projects such as a parks and green beltways as well as creating an historic district.

Two part work project: Work on use of existing resources and begin to prepare ordinances for buildings and housing.

•  Janet Sloane provided a summary of EDC meeting. City of Tioga is looking into purchasing land in downtown Tioga. Four homes are in the process of being built. There are also discussions for future plans in other areas of Tioga.

•  In discussion: Discuss options related to requirements of the Corp of Engineers relative to utilizing their properties and surrounding areas.

•  Rebecca Holcomb is an invited guest to discuss recommendations for use of resources in Tioga.

•  Arlene Joice handed out document dated Aug 2006, National Parks and Recreation for our review. We will be considering uses of Corp land north and south of Spirit of the West.

• Commission will begin planning to present concerning market and plans to develop. Also in planning: Business District 377 and Historic District.

Next Meeting: The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet Wednesday April 30th, 2014.
Adjourn:  Motion made by Janet Sloane to adjourn meeting, second by Linda Waldrop. Meeting adjourned at 8:20pm. Votes: All Ayes, motion carried.

April 30, 2014

                                                        CITY OF TIOGA
                                  PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
                                            NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING


Notice is hereby given that a regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Tioga, Texas will be held Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at Tioga City Hall, 600 Main Street, Tioga, Texas, beginning at 7:00 p.m.. This is an OPEN MEETING, open to the public, subject to the OPEN MEETING LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS and, AS REQUIRED BY LAW, is hereby posted at the Tioga City Hall on April 25, 2014, giving notice of date, time, place and agenda thereof.

AGENDA:
1. Call to order.
2. Prayer
3. Declaring of a quorum.
4. Discuss and consider approving the minutes of the
    March 26, 2014 meeting. Possible Action.
5. Review maps of city, ETJ and school district. Review
    comprehensive plan for needed updates.
6. Continue Brainstorming goals for P&Z for future zoning as the
    city grows and expands.
7. Discuss research by members for future projects such as a parks, environmental center and green beltways as well as creating an historic district.
8. Open Discussion.
9. Adjourn