February 11, 2003

La Marque City Council
by Jinelle Boyd

La Marque City Council approved on second and final reading a temporary moratorium against the location and operation of new eight-liner amusement devices in the city.

"Presently there are four establishments that have eight-liner machines," said City Manager Carol McLemore.  "This does not eliminate those establishments from taking machines out or putting them in, though they will need permits for new ones.  This restricts any new locations from acquiring eight-liners."

To deal with existing eight liners, the city council approved the second and final reading of an ordinance establishing rules and regulations governing coin-operated machines.  

"The fees charged are regulated by state law," said a staff recommendation.  "This is the only regulatory control we have over the eight-liner machines that are currently in the city."

The city council officially called the May 3 election.  Districts B and District D city council positions, held by Joe Fichera and Richard Torres, will be on the ballot.

The city council tabled action on additional appointments to the Charter Review Committee at the request of Danny Phillips.

All other agenda items were approved.