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i • Minutes Regular Meeting La Porte City Council February 28, 1994, Page 2 Mayor Malone announced the City of La Porte and La Porte Independent School District were recently recognized by the Texas Recreation and Parks Society (TRAPS), with an Excellence in Programming Award. Mayor Malone recognized La Porte Elementary Principal John Still, Assistant Principal Charlotte Ryne, Director of Communications for La Porte I.S.D., Beth Rickert, City of La Porte Recreation Superintendent Tim O'Connor, Recreation Center Coordinator Marian Scott, and Director of Parks and Recreation Buddy Jacobs. Mayor Malone thanked all for their efforts in the Extended Learning Program. 5. There were no citizens or tax payers wishing to address Council. 6. Council considered awarding bid for five inch fire hose to Four Alarm Fire Equipment. Motion was made b~ Councilperson Sutherland to award the bid as presented ~ Chief Joe Sease Second by Councilperson Thrower. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, McLaughlin, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None 7. Administrative Reports: City Manager Robert T. Herrera reported the cover for the Livestock/Rodeo Area is almost complete. He stated, "We are currently in the process of ironing out the agreement between the City and the Livestock/Rodeo Association which should be on the agenda for the next regular meeting on March 14. The City and the Livestock/Rodeo Association would like for Council to participate with them in a "Giant Ribbon Cutting Ceremony" on March 31st, starting at 1:00 P.M. The annual Livestock Show will be held on that day, March 31st, and you will be able to participate in a "high profile" event. Please let staff know if anyone will be unable to attend." Mr. Herrera reported if Council arrives about 11:30 or 12:00 Noon there will be a special meeting place for them to have dinner with some of the officers of the association. Mayor Malone announced the Livestock Show will be held March 28 through the 31st and will have some stock judging Monday through Thursday. The association also has plans to hold a dance in the arena.