February 25, 2004

Dickinson City City Council

Dickinson City Council voted Tuesday night to ask the City of League City to de-annex a portion of a 120 acre tract that lies in the boundaries of League City and Water Control and Improvement District 1, so that it can be annexed by Dickinson.

A developer of a project located at Cemetery Road and FM 517 West requested the action. 

"The developer wants League City to de-annex that tract, so that it could be brought into Dickinson, lessening the total tax burden, which would then allow the property to be developed," said Council Member Kerry Neves in his weekly email report on the meeting.  

"We adopted a resolution asking League City to do so, which is only the first step in the process," Neves said.  "There is no guarantee League City will agree to this, but the developer can now attempt to convince them. He has committed to pay any costs associated with any agreement reached between the cities."

The city council voted 3-2, with Mike Reinschmidt and Mark Townsend opposed, to approve the first reading of an ordinance to freeze the taxes of elderly and disabled homeowners.  The second and final reading will be posted for action on the next meeting's agenda.

The city council voted to approve a 30-plus year old 3.3 foot encroachment on street right-of-way at 5016 Scenic Drive. The encroachment was only discovered when a new survey was conducted in conjunction with a refinancing of the mortgage. 

The city council voted to deny a request by Marie Janke for a variance from the sign ordinance to allow two 32 square foot real estate signs on a seven acre tract near the corner of FM 517 and FM 646.

The city council proclaimed March 1 through March 5 as Texas Public Schools Week in Dickinson. 

All other agenda items were approved.

The city council held an extensive discussion of proposed solutions for drainage problems at Mariner's Mooring Drive. 

The city council presented certificates of appreciation to Carl Uland and Robert Braselton for their service as members of the Parks and Recreation Board.

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