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• • • Minutes, Regular Meeting, June 17, 1981, Page 12 Councilperson Simons asked the Mayor to read Resolution No. 81-14, recognizing Nelson F. (Pete) Gilliam for his contri- butions to the City of La Porte and dedicating a small park at North Holmes and Madison to henceforth be known as the Nelson F. (Pete) Gilliam Memorial Park. Motion was made by Councilperson Simons to approve and adopt Resolution No. 81-1 Seconded by Counci person Ki o eaux. The motion carried, 9~ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Malone, Longley, Faris, Kibodeaux, Simons, Gay, Skelton, Westergren and Mayor Meza Nays: None Councilperson Gay asked that domething be done for the half- street (North 11th) alongside La Porte Terrace. The street is in bad disrepair. Gay asked further for Public Works to take a look at the drainage in La Porte Terrace. Councilperson Skelton reported a lake in District 5 from Lobit to Carroll. He stated some work has been done in the area but he was looking forward to more. Skelton reported he had attended his first Houston-Galveston Area Council meeting •. and found it to be very interesting. Home Rule cities under 25,000 had elected Mayor John Knox as their representative and Councilperson Sandra Picket of. Liberty as alternate. Mayor Meza introduced Resolution No. 81-15, a resolution authorizing the City Manager to work with Harris County Housing Authority through the Harris County Community Development Agency. Motion was made by Councilperson Kibodeaux to approve and adopt Resolution No. 81-15. Seconded by Councilperson Skelton. The motion Carrie ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Malone, Longley, Faris, Kibodeaux, Simons, Gay, Skelton, Westergren and Mayor Meza Nays: None There being no further business to be brought before the Council, the meeting was duly adjourned at 9:07 P.M. Respectfully bmitted: Betty . Waters City ecretary Passed & Approved this the 1st day of July, 1981 •. ~~-, .-- J. J. Meza, Mayor'