Actually, the first order of business was not in open session, but behind closed doors as the commission considered A) Consultation with attorney pursuant to Section 551.071, of the Texas Government Code, in connection with the litigation and appeal in the case styled and numbered, Marco Longoria and the Brownsville Fire Fighters Association vs. City of Brownsville, Texas, Cause No. C-2026-11-J (445th Judicial District, Cameron County, Texas), on appeal, City of Brownsville, Texas vs. Marco Longoria and the Brownsville Fire Fighters Association, Appellate Cause No. 13-12-00224-CV (13th Court of Appeal – Corpus Christi, Texas) (Mark Sossi, City
Attorney—15 minutes)
That executive session ended with the City Commission likely to continue stonewalling the firefighters on their last contract, allowing exhorbitant judge-ordered interest to continue to accrue. Attorney Ricardo Navarro, the self-styled labor attorney and the incompetent City Attorney Mark Sossi will likely be long gone after running the city off this financial cliff.
The emotional issue of the evening was the first reading of an ordinance adjustment to disallow chickens and other foul within 50 feet of a residence: 7. Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING of Ordinance Number 2013-971-F, to amend Chapter 10 “Animal Regulation and Care”, Article III “Care and Control”, by replacing Section 10-1063 “Animals Not Permitted”, with Section 10-1063 “Space and Distance Requirements”, and adding Section 10-1065 “Livestock Running At Large”, and dealing with related matters. (John Chosy – Assistant City Attorney)
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| Assistant City Attorney John Chosy |
"Most lots in District 1(Southmost) are 50' X 100'. The new wording would actually outlaw chickens from the district. Many of my neighbors actually prefer fresh chicken," stated Longoria.(I have to admit Longoria caught me offguard here. I expected him to say "like fresh eggs," not "fresh chicken." The prospect of living next to folks slaughtering chicken is a little unsettling.)
Chosy agreed to readjust the wording back to 50 feet from a residence, but this was a public comment item and Robert Uresti had input: "Does the 50 feet run vertical or perpendicular?" asked Uresti.
"Actually, it's simply 50 feet from the adjoining property," answered Chosy.
"So, it's a radius of 50 feet?" Uresti continued.
"I'm sticking to the language of the ordinance," answered Chosy. Uresti had questions about other foul, such as geese and pigeons. Chosy read off a list of creatures covered by the ordinance including both geese and pigeons.
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| Commissioner Debbie Portillo |
Commissioner Debbie Portillo nominated Mary Helen Flores to fill a vacancy on the Citizens Advisory Board. The vote was unanimous approving Flores.
This is comedy at its best...stalling on the costly fire lawsuit must be job security for ignorant attorneys. They are the very ones that seem to have screwed it up to begin with. Robert Uresti is a closet genius. Great questions about the habitation of fowl. I suppose the city will start exterminating those pesky ducks and geese in the more affluent neighborhoods with resacas. Total chicken shit. Did they run out of real issues that our town needs to address?
ReplyDeleteWait! What was the vote on the chicken ordinance? LOL
ReplyDeleteMy town tried to pass a chicken ordinance once. One old lady was so upset about the prospect of losing her beloved chickens (eggs, not slaughtering) that she had a heart attack and died.it never re-appeared for second reading...
What's the point the ILLEGAL ALIENS will continue having their chickens & roosters in their yards. They ain't gonna change LMAO LMAO
ReplyDeleteThe Commissioners did not mention their emblematic bird, the turkey. How will this work? Will you have to put the chickens on a leash? Can you take them for a walk? And, talking about slaughtering the poor birds, what if it is a religious ceremony of Santeros? I think that is permitted under freedom of religion, no? And, can you put them up in a roost like pigeons, fifty feet above ground? Fortunately, Brownsville is gifted with large broods of lawyers who are specialized in chicken shit law.
ReplyDeletePerhaps we should look to get rid of trash, old cars, appliances and dangerous dogs before we go after chickens. Again, the city priorities are out of joint and inconsistent with the real issues in Brownsville. Perhaps we need an ordinance to rid the city of corrupt politicians and keep the chickens. Where was 'Da Mayor....off kissing Obama's ass or giving him more money?
ReplyDeleteWhat a utopian picture. No mayor Martinez. I supported this oaf. That almost looked like progress
ReplyDeleteCommish looked confused without their pimp!
ReplyDeleteCommissioner Tetreau nominated Mary Helen Flores
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