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Main Street takes center stage at council meeting
By Denise Schoppe
Staffwriter
The Marlin Democrat
February 16, 2005
Marlin Main Street was at the center of multiple agenda items when the Marlin City Council met for their regular session on Tuesday, Feb. 8.
The Marlin sign ordinance was amended during the meeting to define the meaning of illuminated signs, which are not allowed by the city ordinance.
The ordinance had previously been written to not allow illuminated signs as to be in compliance with Main Street guidelines. Main Street manager Amanda Jeffers explained that the ordinance was in place to help in maintaining the look and unique feel of Main Street.
However, the definition of what did or did not fall under the umbrella of an illuminated sign was left open to interpretation. A request by H&R Block to put up a sign brought up the question of what an illuminated sign exactly was, and the definition was added to the ordinance to help stop further questions.
The definition states that back-lit, interior illumination and LED-lit signs are prohibited. However, neon signs are allowed by this definition.
In other action regarding Main Street, the board unanimously approved accepting the status of a Texas Main Street City. Marlin has previously been known as a Main Street Graduate.
The City Council also unanimously approved the addition of Tanya Baker, Lucille Williams and Shirley Masters to the Main Street Advisory board. Jeffers said the women will be excellent additions to the board due to their experience and talents.
In other action the council:
- unanimously approved three contract agreements with KSA for work on the transmission main from the water plant to town; the water treatment plant, storage tank and distribution lines; and on the wastewater treatment plant.
- unanimously approved granting TRC an authorization for change-in-scope archeological survey requirements and cost estimates for the Brushy Creek Watershed Project as the Texas Historical Commission is requiring excavations which will cost an additional $84,000. There is sufficient money to cover the required work.
- approved, with one member abstaining, the authorization for Evans out of Waco to handle required motor repairs on a pump at the water treatment plant.
- unanimously approved cancelling a maintenance agreement with Utility Service Co. Inc. for maintenance work on the Depot and Royal Street water towers.
By Denise Schoppe
Staffwriter
The Marlin Democrat
February 16, 2005
Marlin Main Street was at the center of multiple agenda items when the Marlin City Council met for their regular session on Tuesday, Feb. 8.
The Marlin sign ordinance was amended during the meeting to define the meaning of illuminated signs, which are not allowed by the city ordinance.
The ordinance had previously been written to not allow illuminated signs as to be in compliance with Main Street guidelines. Main Street manager Amanda Jeffers explained that the ordinance was in place to help in maintaining the look and unique feel of Main Street.
However, the definition of what did or did not fall under the umbrella of an illuminated sign was left open to interpretation. A request by H&R Block to put up a sign brought up the question of what an illuminated sign exactly was, and the definition was added to the ordinance to help stop further questions.
The definition states that back-lit, interior illumination and LED-lit signs are prohibited. However, neon signs are allowed by this definition.
In other action regarding Main Street, the board unanimously approved accepting the status of a Texas Main Street City. Marlin has previously been known as a Main Street Graduate.
The City Council also unanimously approved the addition of Tanya Baker, Lucille Williams and Shirley Masters to the Main Street Advisory board. Jeffers said the women will be excellent additions to the board due to their experience and talents.
In other action the council:
- unanimously approved three contract agreements with KSA for work on the transmission main from the water plant to town; the water treatment plant, storage tank and distribution lines; and on the wastewater treatment plant.
- unanimously approved granting TRC an authorization for change-in-scope archeological survey requirements and cost estimates for the Brushy Creek Watershed Project as the Texas Historical Commission is requiring excavations which will cost an additional $84,000. There is sufficient money to cover the required work.
- approved, with one member abstaining, the authorization for Evans out of Waco to handle required motor repairs on a pump at the water treatment plant.
- unanimously approved cancelling a maintenance agreement with Utility Service Co. Inc. for maintenance work on the Depot and Royal Street water towers.
