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. MINUTES OF DISTRICT 4 L HALL MEETING OF TIlE CITY OF .PORTE January 6, 200S Page 5 12. Discussion of City Hall There was a comment that it takes "an act of Congress" to get a permit, approximately 2 Y2 months. J. Nolen noted he had a problem with his inspection. Another comment from a citizen was that they were "getting the run around" - phone calls were not being returned and not being helpful with filling out paperwork. There was a report of no permits, informed they were already done and nothing can be done. A long time resident is overall pleased with Inspections. Karen Rigby of301 South 2nd Street had trouble with permits; not enough room, too many rules, and too much of property owner's property not being able to be utilized due to all the rules.. Citizen at 912 Oak Grove complimented Inspections being above expectations, always helpful. Mary thanked the City for this Town Hall Meeting. Bobby Schlenk stated that there is a lot of construction on Main Street, but it is not causing problems. Peggy Tellez was born and raised in La Porte and is very pleased with the City. The question was asked why there's a Sports Bar on Spencer Highway. Nettie Warren of212 North 3rd Street has ups and downs with the City. Obtaining a tax lien has been a problem. Nettie has been discussing the issue with Kathy Powell who's doing their best in attempting to receive the proper information. Questions & Answers Councilmember Moser asked the citizens if they had any concerns or suggestions regarding water supply, there were none. Mr. Moser asked the citizens how we can help improve La Porte? Barbara Norwine commented she has a lot of problems with Public Works; she leaves messages for the supervisor and she does not receive a call from them. Barbara does not feel they are public friendly and they give her the run around. The alley at 222 Blackwell is taking to long to be repaired, causing drainage problems, has not been fixed for a year. The street at 121 South Lobit was not repaired correctly; the edge of the road to the driveways is not smooth. Jerry Carpenter of 606 West Main Street, La Porte, Texas commented that Senior citizens need more tax breaks on their taxes. Herman Berges of602 East F Street, La Porte, Texas stated there's a traffic problem at San Jacinto and Broadway with kids after school; could the road be widened. There was a question regarding the status of the Garfield Apartments. Dennis Dunham of 816 South 1 SI Street, La Porte, Texas votes no for the Garfield Apartments. He commented on the sales tax out of District 4 versus the rest of the City. He noted communications needs to be improved. There was one complaint regarding the status of the overpass for the railroad tracks on Fairmont Parkway.