Remarks by David K. Leigh
244 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 2 of 10
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“Honestly, I think what was presented and what was stated was per facade, and it's 80% of the facade. It just didn't go into the detail of what happens if you have four facades or three facades or two facades or just one.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“I think public-facing is probably the right way.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“Well, I think if we say public facing and you can make the argument that all four sides are public facing, like you're in the middle of a mall, you're a pad site, you know.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“All right. Chair, we'll entertain a motion. That's very good. Do we need to? I want to say it that way.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“We have a motion and a second to approve the amendments to the Imagine Belton standards for signage for pole signs as presented and with wall attached signs with the amendment that the calculation per side would be for the facade on each side for the calculation for that side. So as an example, if one side, it would be 80%. For one side on the length, if it was four sides, it would be each item would be determined independently on that. Right.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“I think I heard a second. Did I hear a second? You did. It was me. Yeah. Okay. All right. Any other comments or questions? No, I think, you know, signs is beauty is in the eye of the beholder. And there are a lot of pretty signs and there are a lot of ugly signs. um and we want pretty signs but there's no way you can make a pretty ordinance to address just pretty signs so i think by having at least some standard um it allows for us to at least narrow it down and at least get it into uh reasonable um all right any other comments before we vote just my only other comment with the changes to…”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“All right. All in favor, say aye. Aye. Those opposed?”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“Passes five to zero. Item nine, hold a public hearing and consider amendments. Yeah, we'll finally put that one to bed. You know, sitting on some items or...”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“Well done, Bob. Ten years. Yeah, persevered.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“Can we make one for our state representative and say, here's your sign?”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“All right, this being a public hearing, we will close our deliberations and open the floor for anyone who wishes to speak in favor or in opposition to the amendments to the zoning ordinances as presented. There being no public comments, we will close the floor and reopen our deliberations. I will make a note, since these are cleanup items related to a state requirement, which we are a subsidiary of the state, we have no option but to approve these items. So this is what you would call kabuki theater.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“We have a motion and a second to approve the items that were required for us to approve. Any comments or questions other than my little snide comment?”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“I don't know why we would need to vote this in because it's mandated. So we should probably just do it. All right. Any other comments? All right. All in favor, say aye. Aye. Those opposed? And honestly, with all that said, these are not bad things. Most of these are not bad things. These are things we are probably doing for the most part anyway. The burden of proof of zoning changes in the first 60 to 90 days is on us. The burden of proof after that reasonable period of time is then on someone else. And so... Appreciate you guys going through that with the fine tooth comb last 2 items item…”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“Appreciate that. All right. This is not a public hearing, so say you, council members.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“Second. We have a motion and a second to approve the resolution adopting the ADA policy self-evaluation transition plan for the city of Belton. Any other comments before we vote? The one comment I will say is there are ADA requirements within the city that the city also works with. So this is not something that flows down to the other. This is actually looking in the mirror and using those same policies on our buildings. not just those who reside within our facilities. So again, what's good for the goose is good for the gander. So appreciate the staff being willing to do that in-house, saves…”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“Thank you for putting rain in the forecast.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“All right. Again, not a public hearing. Council, any comments or questions or a motion?”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“We didn't realize we were in fantasy world. Gas prices were under $3.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“We have a motion and a second to adopt item 11 as presented. Any other comments or questions? I thank you guys for coming and learning all about our signs and ADA and all the things. So all in favor say aye. Aye. Those opposed? Passes 5-0. We stand adjourned at 644.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“is fighting buffaloes up in West Yellowstone, Montana, and he will be participating remotely. And I will just ask you, is it okay for us to proceed if you were to get disconnected? Yes, sir. All right, so we're good. So that was just our only housekeeping. Next, our Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. flag will be led by Councilmember Dave Covington. Our Texas Pledge will be led by Director of Library Services Amanda Hairston. And then the invocation will be led by Councilmember Luke Potts. Please rise.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“All right. So we've had our public hearings on this. We've had a lot of discussions, a lot of meetings around that. We've helped form this over the years. So the chair would entertain a motion or discussion.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Thank you, Amy. Again, we've had this on our agenda several times the last couple of weeks. So because of that, I chair would entertain a motion or comments about item four.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026