Written Briefings: a. Associate Judges State law provides that judges of a municipal court are appointed for a term of two years. If no action is taken within 90 days of the end of the term, the judge is deemed reappointed for another term. Due to minor turnover in the Municipal Court, it is necessary to reappoint one of the current associate judges and disclaim the reappointment of a former associate judge. This item is scheduled for formal consideration at the September 2, 2014 Regular Meeting. b. Change Order No. 1 for Asphalt Road Materials Council is requested to consider authorizing Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $102,000 to BL 5579 with APAC-Texas, Inc. for the delivery of hot mix asphalt to Street Department asphalt paving projects sites. This item is scheduled for formal consideration at the September 2, 2014 Regular Meeting. c. Regulation of Smoke Shops The Plan Commission held a public hearing on August 11, 2014 and unanimously recommended amendment of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance as proposed by the Development Services Committee with the exception that smoke shops would also be allowed (with the approval of a Specific Use Permit) in the Shopping Center, General Business and Commercial 1 and 2 districts, in addition to Industrial 1. A public hearing is scheduled at the October 7 Regular Meeting to consider amendment of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.
Sep 02, 2014 Work Session
Written Briefings: a. Associate Judges State law provides that judges of a municipal court are appointed for a term of two years. If no action is taken within 90 days of the end of the term, the judge is deemed reappointed for another term. Due to minor turnover in the Municipal Court, it is necessary to reappoint one of the current associate judges and disclaim the reappointment of a former associate judge. This item is scheduled for formal consideration at the September 2, 2014 Regular Meeting. b. Change Order No. 1 for Asphalt Road Materials Council is requested to consider authorizing Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $102,000 to BL 5579 with APAC-Texas, Inc. for the delivery of hot mix asphalt to Street Department asphalt paving projects sites. This item is scheduled for formal consideration at the September 2, 2014 Regular Meeting. c. Regulation of Smoke Shops The Plan Commission held a public hearing on August 11, 2014 and unanimously recommended amendment of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance as proposed by the Development Services Committee with the exception that smoke shops would also be allowed (with the approval of a Specific Use Permit) in the Shopping Center, General Business and Commercial 1 and 2 districts, in addition to Industrial 1. A public hearing is scheduled at the October 7 Regular Meeting to consider amendment of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.