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<br />e <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />Minutes, Public Hearings, Revenue Sharing Budget Hearing <br />and Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council <br />September 12, 1988, Page 10 <br /> <br />City Attorney Knox Askins reported that there has been an <br />interest expressed by at least three firms for leasing for <br />oil and gas exploration on several City-owned properties <br />in the Lomax area. He understands that some 500 acres has <br />already been leased in that area from residents. He <br />suggested, since there are so riiany firms interested, that <br />either sealed bids be taken or an auction held among the <br />bidders. He will be coming back to Council shortly with a <br />recommendation for a standard lease form and the clauses <br />that would be important to protect the City's interest. <br />He has also sent a letter to the Federal Aviation <br />Administration regarding this and if it would conform to <br />their rules, but has not heard back from the FAA as yet. <br /> <br />B. Public hearing on HCS application <br /> <br />The Texas Water Commission has notified the City that <br />public hearings regarding the HCS permit application will <br />be held October 11 2nd 12 at San Jacinto College. These <br />meetings are 8cheduJed for morning hours. Representative <br />Ed Watson and Congressman Mike Andrews have received <br />several requests from citizens to change at least one of <br />the hearing times from a morning session to an evening <br />session. They will make a written request to the TWC in <br />this regard. The City of La Porte will also make a <br />written request for an evening meeting on October 11. The <br />City Manager asked for approval from Council to send a <br />letter under the Mayor's signature. Permission was <br />granted. <br /> <br />C. Police update on narcotics efforts <br /> <br />Police Chief Charles Smith addressed Council on this <br />item. He reported on statistics regarding drug <br />investigations and arrests for the past 8 months. He <br />assured Council that this is an on-going operation and <br />thot bLs department would continue their efforts. <br /> <br />D. Citizen request for removal of aerial sanitary sewer <br />crossing at Deer Creek. <br /> <br />Director of Public Works Steve Gillett addressed Council <br />on this item and tLe tllri:ce ;:,eptic tanks still in operation <br />