10-29-07 Drainage and Flooding Committee

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MINUTES OF THE DRAINAGE AND FLOODING COMMITTEE October 29,2007 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mike Mosteit at 5:08 p.m. Committee Members Present: Councilmembers: Tommy Moser, Chuck Engelken and Chairman Mike Mosteit Committee Members Absent: Vice Chairman Mike Clausen and Howard Ebow Members of City Emplovees Present: Assistant City Secretary Sharon Harris, City Manager Ron Bottoms, Assistant City Manager John Joerns, Safety Coordinator Bill Rankin, Director of Public Works Steve Gillett, Assistant Director of Emergency Management Coordinator Jeff Suggs, Assistant Director of Public Works Don Pennell, City Engineer Rodney Slaton, and Planning Director Wayne Sabo. Others present: Adam Yanelli of Bayshore Sun, Alvin Massey, Jorge Alba, Keith Smatners, Chi- Chung Charg, Nolan and Muriel Trahan, Joseph and Linda Chuculate, Margaret Compton, Nancy Perez, Doug Bryant, John Saavedra, Jimmy Bryant, Jason Eckert, Barbara Norwine, David Janda, Don Killen, George Houth, Dave Stang, Charles Nute, Anna Rivera, Trent Wise and other citizens. 2. Consider approval of Minutes of Drainage and Flooding Committee held October 15, 2007. Motion was made by Committee Member Engelken to approve the minutes as presented. A second by Committee Member Moser. The motion carried. Ayes: Tommy Moser, Mike Mosteit, and Chuck Engelken. Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: Mike Clausen and Howard Ebow 3. Petitions, Remonstrances, communications, and citizens and taxpayers wishing to address the Flooding and Drainage Committee. Charles Nute, 10836 Spruce Drive South La Porte, TX. 77571 addressed the committee with concerns regarding flood control issues in the City of La Porte. Joseph Chuculate Jr. 10830 Dogwood Dr. La Porte, TX 77571 addressed the committee regarding his concern with flooding in his neighborhood Fairmont Park East and his monetary loss during the recent rain events.