1989-05-22 Public Hearings and Regular Meeting

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• • Minutes, Public Hearings and Regular Meeting La Porte City Council May 22, 1989, Page 4 vote or had been unavailable to vote on the issues that came up involving the incinerator site or the annexation. Mr. Young inquired as to who Mr. Skelton was voting for, as it was evidently not the people in his district. Mr. Young then asked for Mr. Skelton's resignation, effective immediately, and asked that Council accept it. Jim Longnecker, 233 San Jacinto: Has been against the incinerator site from the beginning. Had asked for resolutions opposing the incinerator site from both the School Board and the Chamber of Commerce. When these resolutions were not forthcoming, he had resigned from the Chamber and has voted against the School Board members at election time who were on the Board when he asked them for the resolution. Appreciates the efforts of Council to oppose the incinerator. Bruce Coplen, representing Southern Ionics: Is opposed to the annexation, and has sent a letter stating such. Southern Ionics has been a good neighbor, has paid its taxes, and has an Industrial Agreement with the City. He posed the question of whether the proposed annexation violates the Texas Solid Wastewater Act and asked for the City's interpretation of that. Southern Ionics is concerned about their property. They have been here, tried to take care of the property, and tried to comply with the City. They've always wanted to do what was right, and asked the Council to "deal straight" with them. Paul Felgner, 10431 Collingswood: Represents the Fairmont Park Homeowners Association and they are in favor of the annexation. The Homeowners Association was one of the first ones to present a resolution to the Council opposing the incinerator. Urged Council to vote for the annexation. Paula Bridges, 813 River Creek: Commended the action of Council on the annexation. Reminded Council that this issue is not about money; it is about our most precious commodity, our children. We must do everything possible to insure that they have a healthy, safe life. There being no further public input, the Mayor declared public hearing B closed. 9. Nelson B. Yoder addressed Council regarding the commercial designation of property at 3903 Old Highway 146. His office is located at this address. He wishes the property to remain commercial in order to avoid having to get a variance from the City if it needed to be replaced or repaired for any reason.