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MINUTES OF THE BAYPORT EXPANSION <br />REVIEW COMMITTEE <br />AUGUST 21, 2002 <br />1. CALL TO ORDER <br />The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Engelken at 4:07 p.m. <br />Members of the Committee Present: Chairperson Chuck Engelken, Councilmembers <br />Michael Mosteit and Peter Griffiths <br />Members Absent: None <br />Members of City Executive Staff and City Employees Present: Acting City Manager John <br />Joems and City Secretary Martha Gillett <br />Citizens / Others Present: Bill Scott <br />2. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND <br />TAXPAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE PORT OF HOUSTON <br />EXPANSION REVIEW COMMITTEE <br />There were no petitions, remonstrances, communications or citizens and taxpayers <br />wishing to address the Committee. <br />3. DISCUSS RESPONSE TO REVISED PERMIT APPLICATION #21520 <br />SUBMITTED BY PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY DULY 22, 2002 <br />The response deadline to the Corp of Engineers has been extended to September 5, 2002. <br />Chairperson Engelken stated he feels the City needs to respond. Mr. Engelken noted that <br />Councilmember Griffiths provided written comments to the Committee, outlining their <br />visions of the permit application. <br />Acting City Manager Joerns is concerned about the barrier walls; noting loss of bay <br />breeze, and questioned the effectiveness of walls as noise barriers. <br />The Committee agreed to have Mr. Joems draft a response (points listed below) to <br />circulate among the Committee, and have an additional meeting to review the final draft. <br />■ Oppose Bayport site and 20 feet barrier wall. <br />■ Introduce additional concerns in Mr. Griffiths' response. <br />■ Encourage them to select another site, such as Spillman Island. <br />4. NEW BUSINESS <br />There was no new business. <br />