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• Regular Meeting 4/17/78 7 16. CORRESPONDENCE - (CONTINUED) It was the consensus of opinion that alternate methods for draining the northeast area of Deer Park be explored. Harris County Mayors and Councilmens Meeting to be held April 20, 1978, at 6:30 P.M., at the Doctors Club, Houston. 17. DISCUSSION OF DEPARTMENT PROJECTS - Mayor Meza stated that he had asked Commissioner Cline and Mr. Nutting to attend a hearing before the Houston Galveston Area Council on the Federal Water Pollution Control/Waste Treatment Management Plan. Commissioner Cline stated that the hearing was to consider the creation of a Water Quality Council. Those present were speaking for or against the Council. It was the consensus of the Engineer that the creation of the Water Quality Council would be just another agency to slow things down. • Mr. Nutting stated that he had called Houston Galveston Area Council and that a compromise had been met. There may be a Council eventually, but not at this time; approximately two years before the changes would be made. It was the consensus that it was most important that the City have a representative at all hearings. Commissioner Simons expressed appreciation to Commissioner Cline and Mr. Nutting for attending the hearing on behalf of the City. ENGINEER'S REPORT - Mr. Busch informed the Commission that the Regional E. P. A. Director had reviewed the Facilities Plan for the City of La Porte. His evaluation was that it will not require an impact statement at this time. is