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<br />Bayport Expansion Review Committee - July 7, 2004 - Page 3 <br /> <br />Mr. Kornegay asked how far the City wants the beautification to go? Mr. Griffiths <br />would like to focus on the main entrances at SH 146 and the overpasses. <br /> <br />Mr. Kornegay asked what is going on with Highway 146? Is SH 146 and Seabrook the <br />hold up? Mr. Joerns responded "yes", they slowed down the process by 2 years. <br /> <br />Mr. Engelken questioned if we will divide overpass projects and fast track? Mr. Joerns <br />has asked Gabe Johnson about this. They have rules and want all the designs complete <br />for all 23 miles. Mr. Joerns will review and meet with them regarding options. Mr. <br />Engelken encouraged the Port to get involved to expedite. Mr. Kornegay agreed they <br />need to meet with TXDOT staff and move up the ladder. <br /> <br />Mr. Griffiths questioned if the Port has any dredging materials the City of La Porte could <br />use on our shoreline. Mr. Kornegay asked if the City has a permit. Mr. Joerns assured <br />him we have a valid permit until 2008. <br /> <br />Mr. Kornegay asked how much fill the City needs. Mr. Joerns will we give him the <br />amount. There may be something the Port can do. Mr. Joerns needs to provide Mr. <br />Kornegay with the amount of cubic yards needed. <br /> <br />Mr. Griffiths asked about a sound barrier on the North side. Mr. Kornegay stated there is <br />not one. The Port is required to monitor sound and monitors have been placed on the <br />North side, monitoring started around the time of the ground breaking. The sound can <br />not be above what the City of La Porte's and the City of Pasadena's Ordinances allow. <br />Mr. Griffiths questioned how the City will get that data. Mr. Kornegay was not sure, but <br />will inform the City. <br /> <br />Mr. Beasley commented how citizens and other cities continue noting La Porte will not <br />receive any benefits from the Port. Will the Port use local contractors for the work? <br />Zachary has committed to working with the community and has hired a firm to assist <br />them. Mr. Beasley asked him to make sure the Port does not just focus on Pasadena, but <br />share with La Porte and other cities, as well. Mr. Kornegay assured him the Port will do <br />that. <br /> <br />Mr. Engelken questioned if they will put an employment office in the La Porte area. Mr. <br />Kornegay stated they already employ many people who live in La Porte and will provide <br />the City with the data. The Port will speak with Zachary again on this issue. <br /> <br />Mr. Mosteit informed the Port that the City is working with the County to pursue a <br />medical facility; and asked if the Port will contact the County regarding this matter. Mr. <br />Kornegay informed Mr. Mosteit that Commissioner Sylvia Garcia has already spoken <br />with the Port, noting the County said the facility will be in East Harris County. Mr. <br />Kornegay questioned if they had an area designated for a facility in La Porte. Mr. <br />Mosteit responded the City has spoke of several areas to locate the facility. Ms. Feazelle <br />noted it must be on a major corridor with access. Mr. Mosteit stated there are other <br />access areas, such as, Bay Area Boulevard; and questioned if the Port has done <br />projections on that. Mr. Kornegay stated that Port traffic would not typically go to <br />