1992-03-09 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting

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. e Minutes, Public Hearing and Regular Meeting La Porte City Council March 9, 1992, Page 3 Item 11 was not addressed at this time. Council adjourned into executive session at 7:05 P.M. under Article 6252-17, section 2(E) (Legal) Discuss Houston Chemical Services, Inc. /Southern Ionics, Inc. Council returned to the table at 8:35 P.M., with no action taken. 12. Workshop Item: Council reviewed and discussed the proposed ordinance setting rates for use of the Municipal Recreation and Fitness Center. Bob Herrera stressed that everything is still on schedule for the opening of the fitness center on July 15. wi thin the last month or so he has received many inquiries from business people, the Chamber of Commerce, and citizens about when the Center will open. He has not seen such interest in a public facility since the golf course opened. Stan Sherwood, David Hyde and Tim O'Connor reviewed the proposed rate-setting ordinance for Council. Suggestions were made by Council regarding some of the plans proposed. 13. Administrative Reports - A. Bob Herrera complimented Stan, David and Tim for their presentation. B. The legal matter between the City of La Porte and Albert Davis and Couch has been settled. John Armstrong has stated that the Judge has ordered the plaintiffs to take nothing from the City of La Porte. There is still a 30 day time frame for an appeal; if they do seek an appeal, the city of La Porte will be well represented. We are at a point now where we may be able to take suit against Albert Davis and perhaps collect some Attorney's fees. C. Demoli tion of dangerous buildings - if Council were inclined to grant any extensions on some of these buildings, he would ask that those that owe the City of La Porte back property taxes or have a lien on their property for mowing, that these be brought current. 14. Council Action - Councilpersons Sutherland, Skelton and Mayor Pro Tem McLaughlin brought items to Council's attention. 15. The executive session had already been held. 16. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was duly adjourned at 9:45 P.M.