BURTON CITY COUNCIL SWEARS IN NEW MEMBER

Josh Blaschke December 9, 2020

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The Burton City Council has appointed a new member.

Mayor David Zajicek (left) administers the oath of office to new councilmember Paul McLaughlin at Tuesday's Burton City Council meeting.

Paul McLaughlin was sworn in by Mayor David Zajicek at the council’s meeting Tuesday.

McLaughlin will serve on the council in Position Four, which was previously held by Jerry Martin. Martin submitted his resignation from the council last month after serving since May 2018.

Also at Tuesday’s meeting, the council tabled action on an amendment to the city’s animal control ordinance limiting the number of cats and dogs residents could own.

The council had considered allowing residents to house more than four dogs and six cats, so long as they could prove they are providing temporary housing or foster care through a licensed animal shelter or certified non-profit animal rescue organization. However, after discussing different numbers of animals that would be allowed, the council ultimately decided to table the item.

Following the end of the regular meeting, the council opened an executive session to discuss personnel matters. No action was taken.

The council also:

Submitted a formal application to the Texas Water Development Board for loan funding for a backup water well and having a water conservation plan created.
Approved a resolution adopting investment policy, strategies, guidelines and management practices for the city.
Tabled a mobile home ordinance variance for behind 610 North Colorado Street on Trinity Street, or for 12832 West Burton Street. A Burton resident is seeking a variance to the ordinance and asking for approval to move into a brand new mobile home on one of two locations: either off of Trinity Street or on West Burton Street. The item may be brought before the council in a workshop prior to its next regular meeting.

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