02-04-2002 Port of Houston Expansion Review Committee Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE BAYPORT EXPANSION (Cont'd) Page 2 La Porte. The EPA standards need to beefed up. We need to stress how it is not going to be spread over eight counties. This would be more of an effect on our Community; it is very close to not meeting standards. We could lose our EPA federal funding. We need to inform them of our future Master Plan for the City, parks development and other future development of the City. There is no burden on the Port, and they don't seem to have plans to do anything to help the cause. They are to use cleaner diesel fuel, etc. In summary, we are considering one document, emphasizing stricter EPA standards, including long term affects, particles still counted in our emissions, close proximity of our residential area, leaded paint on the ships; all of these include some of the citizen's concerns. Bayport would lessen the value of property. Another concern is the shipping in close proximity to our residential areas. We are pointing out issues relating to Bayport, addressing dredging, noise levels, effect on future recreational plans. State Representatives, Congressmen, Director of EPA, other surrounding city's management, et al need to be contacted; and if possible, meet with some of them. We will continue work on the final draft at the next meeting on Wednesday, February 18, at 6 p.m. 3. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. COMMITTEE COMMENTS There was no new business. 5. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Committee, this meeting was duly adjourned at 6:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Martha A. Gillett, TRMC City Secretary Passed and approved on this 18th day of February 2002. Chairman Chuck Engelken