PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL December 2, 2024 A Public Hearing was held December 2, 2024, in the Groves City Council Chamber with Mayor Chris Borne, Mayor Pro Tem Mark McAdams, Councilmember Pete Konidis, Councilmember Paul Oliver, and Councilmember Rhonda Dugas in attendance. Mayor Borne called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. and read the notice of meeting as follows: "Notice is hereby given that a Joint Public Hearing between City Council Members and the Planning and Zoning Commissioners will be held on Monday, December 2, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. at 3947 Lincoln Avenue, Groves, Texas request by business owners for listed herein: To consider granting the renewal of their Specific Use Permit for Game Room & Gaming Machines for Shahidali Momin @ 6850 25th St., B&B Mini Mart, DIAMOND PT OF LTS 1 & 2 TR-2:278.BLK 2." * 6 - Mayor Bornéasked if Mr. Momin was present and he was. Mr. Momin stated that he has fixed everything thaf P&Z has asked of him and he only has one more report to get to the Building Official Don Pedraza. MayorBome,asked Council if they had C any questions. Councilmember Dugas asked if this is a new applicationor a renewal and Mr. Momin stated it is a renewal. Mayor Pro Tem McAdams rasked-Mr. Pedràza if there is anything he still needs for this location and Mr. Pedraza stated he is still waiting on a Backflow Prevention There 1 Report. were no further questions from Council. Mayor Borne then asked for questions from the Planning and Zoning Commissioners and Mr. Campese stated that the windows must be transparent and there are blinds on the windows by the gaming machines. Mr. Campese stated that the blinds must come completely down. Mr. Campese then stated that upon further review of the Ordinance under section 21-40, that all 8 liners must be visible upon entering the premises from the front door. Mr. Campese then informed Council that these machines are not visible from the front door. Councilmember Konidis asked how long ago the walkthrough was and Mr. Pedraza stated a little over a week ago. Councilmember Oliver stated that there needs to be another inspection SO the City knows they are in compliance. There were no further questions from Council. Mayor Borne then asked for property owners within 200' who wish to speak in support of the request. There were none. Mayor Borne then asked for property owners within 200' who wish to speak against the request. There were none. Mayor Borne then asked for any citizens of Groves who wish to speak in support of the request and there were none. Mayor Borne then asked for any citizens of Groves who wish to speak against the request and there were none. Mayor Borne then stated that no action will be taken at this meeting; the Planning and Zoning Commission will meet independently and submit a recommendation to the City Council; final determination of the request will be made at a future City Council meeting. Joint Public Hearing December 2, 2024 Page 2 There were no other comments and the meeting was adjourned at 5:14 p.m. Mayor ATTEST: * City Clerk - - € f a - : E 1