By Mark Cerny 

At the September 27, 2010 regular meeting of the Murphy Planning and Zoning Commission the Commission nominated and elected a Chairman and a Vice Chairman and approved the construction plat for Maxwell Creek North for single-family use.
 The Chairmanship of the Commission was left vacant by the resignation of Gene Patterson.  By unanimous vote the Commission nominated and elected Vice Chairman John McKay to the position of Chairman. By unanimous vote the Commission nominated and elected Commissioner Julie Jones to the position of Vice Chairman.  
 The Commission voted unanimously to approve the Construction Plat for Maxwell Creek North, Phase 10C-1. The property is zoned PD (Planned Development) District No. 00-06-487 for Single Family Uses. This property is generally located southwest of the intersection of McMillen Road and Rosewood Drive.