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MINUTES
CITY OF THE COLONY
CODE ENFORCEMENT ADVISORY BOARD
JANUARY 28, 2010
After determining that a quorum was present, the Code Enforcement Advisory Board
of the City of The Colony, Texas convened into a Regular Session which was held on
Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located in City
Hall, 6800 Main Street, The Colony, Texas, at which time the following items were
addressed:
Board Members Present: Richard Kuether, Chairman; Casey Truskunas, Vice-
Chair; Ruby Lawrence; Lloyd Martin; Linda Van Vranken and Joe Zacha.
Board Members Absent: Diane Ling.
Present from Staff. Iris Browder, Development Services Manager; J. Michael
Joyce, Development Services Director; Tracey Sherman, Administrative
Assistant.
1.0 CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Chairman Kuether called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
2.0 CITIZEN INPUT
Larry Contreras, of Liberty Tax Service spoke in regards to having the City become
more business friendly. He stated there was not enough visibility for business owners.
He recommended the City start allowing wind flags. He also stated it would be great
if businesses that were located on two major streets be allowed to have two banners up
at the same time. Although Mr. Contreras thanks the City for allowing waivers in the
street, after dark there is not a way to advertise. He made the suggestion to allow
temporary solar lighting.
Vice Chairman Truskunas stated the City promised new businesses that when State
Highway 121 was being built the pylon signs allowed would be forty feet. The
ordinance only allows the pylon signs up to thirty-five feet. The city should try to
accommodate business owners in these economic times. It was suggested to put a
moratorium on sign regulations for a year.
Board Member Martin asked if Code Enforcement Officers could give him a variance.
Ms. Browder stated no.
Ms. Browder suggested for the business owners to come and voice their concerns and
opinions.
Ms. Browder stated she would clarify with the attorney which board would make
recommendations for revisions to the Sign Ordinance.
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3.0 MINUTES
3.1 Consider approval of the minutes of the October 29, 2009 meeting.
Board Member Martin moved to approve the minutes of the October 29, 2009 as
stated. It was seconded by Vice Chairman Truskunas and the motion carried
unanimously (6-0).
4.0 CONSIDERATION
4.1 Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman.
Chairman Kuether opened the floor for nominations for the positions of Chairman
and Vice Chairman.
Board Member Martin nominated Vice Chairman Truskunas for the position of
Chairman. It was seconded by Chairman Kuether and unanimously carried (6-0).
Board Member Lawrence nominated board member Martin for the position of Vice-
Chairman. It was seconded by Board Member Zacha and unanimously carried (6-0).
4.2 Receive an update from staff regarding the status of changes being made to Chapter
6 & 10 of the Code of Ordinances. (Browder)
Iris Browder presented an update to the Board on the upcoming presentation of the
property maintenance code to City Council.
4.3 Discuss meeting procedures and make a recommendation to staff.
(Kuether/Browder)
Chairman Kuether asked the board if they had any comments or recommendations on
meeting procedures.
Ms. Browder stated the Board could tailor the meeting procedures to fit the needs of
the board.
Board Member Lawrence asked if CEAB could pull out the specific sections needed
instead of adopting all of the current procedures.
Ms. Browder stated yes.
Meeting adjourned at 7:03 pm
Richard Kuether, Chairman
Tracey erman, Recording Secretary