BURTON CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE

  

The Burton City Council will take up action Tuesday on the implementation of a subdivision ordinance.

Following a public hearing, councilmembers will consider the adoption of the ordinance, providing rules and regulations governing the subdivision of land and plats within the city.  They will also vote on a fee schedule for subdivision and land division, when required, and the renewal of an interlocal agreement between the city and Washington County for regulation of subdivision standards within the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. 

The creation of the ordinance has been discussed at length in previous council meetings.  City officials say the ordinance will help moderate growth in conjunction with the city’s ongoing infrastructure improvements.  However, some residents have expressed concerns that the ordinance could limit their ability to sell property and hinder the city’s growth without a larger plan in place.

In other business, the council will look to adopt a franchise fee ordinance establishing terms and conditions under which utilities and like-service providers may use public right-of-way and other public property within the city.  Late last year, the council approved an updated solid waste contract that gives commercial customers the option of contracting their own services. 

Additionally, councilmembers will review a maintenance contract with HDU Services, LLC for water and wastewater systems and potentially approve building plans for the Burton Veterinary Clinic, to be located at 210 South Railroad Street. 

Also on Tuesday, the council will consider:

• A rental agreement with UBEO regarding the rental of a Ricoh color laser multifunction printer for $120 monthly, with maintenance and supplies included.
• A Hoffman Dozer Services contract change order, allowing for additional work to be completed on South Railroad Street, South Main Street and South Brazos Street.
• A resolution agreeing to allow encroachment upon city street right-of-way at 12400 East Texas Street.
• Amended budgets for Fiscal Year 2023-24 reflecting actual income and expenses for the third quarter of the 2023-24 Fiscal Year.

The council will meet Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at Burton City Hall.