HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Minutes 1972-03-30 Public Hearing MINUTES OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON ANNEXATION OF THE FRIENDSWOOD
HIGH SCHOOL
March 30, 1972
Friendswood City Hall
--J The hearing was called to order by Mayor Pro-tem James Mager, with Councilman
Richard Haken and CouncilMan William Patton present. Also in attendance were
City Secretary Bobbie Henry, Mrs. Leah North, Mr. Don Carpenter of the
Friendswood News, and Mr. Dickie Arndt.
Mr. Mager stated the purpose of the meeting and asked if anyone present
wished to speak to the subject.
Mrs: North stated that she would like to point out several points on which
t - she felt the annexation of the high school is improper or undesirable:
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1 . As a question of ethics, it seems improper to jump over a large area
of land unannexed and pick up the school property.
2. This annexation does not follow an orderly plan.
3. With due respect to the City Attorney, she questioned the legality of
the annexation. .
4. Annexation of this particular area was not recommended by the Planning
Commission, although this is one of the required functions of the
Planning Commission.
5. As soon as this area is annexed, many people will expect the police to
protect the school from vandalism. In considering annexation, this would
be an additional expense to the City.
The Mayor Pro-tem stated that recommendation -for annexing the school had
been received from the Planning Commission on January 13, 1972.
No others being present who wished to speak on the subject, the meeting was
adjourned.
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APPROVED:
Bobbie Henry, City Secret y
J es E Mager, May r o-tem