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Minutes Special Called Regular Meeting La Porte City Council ~a,-~~,~, 1995, Page 3 Mr. White introduced Fire Chief Joe Sease, Police Lieutenant Aaron Corrales, and Aid to State Representative Mike Jackson, Ms. Lamoin Scott. Ms. Scott read two resolutions which Representative Mike Jackson had passed in the House of Representatives, HR 237 honoring Jimmy Crate and HR 238 honoring Sergeant Ron Parker. Copies of the Resolutions were presented to the honorees and their respective Chiefs'. Mr. White gave special thanks to Teri Crate, La Porte Fire Fighter Association, Officer Tim Bird, La Porte Police Officers Association, and Representative Mike Jackson and his Aid Lamoin Scott for their assistance to the La Porte American Legion Post 428. Police Officer Donna Cook and EMS Paramedic Robyn Gallion entered the Council Chambers and were introduced to Council and the audience. 6. PETITIONS REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS. AND CITIZENS AND TAX PAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL At this time Council had no requests from citizens. 7. PRESENTATION OF 1994 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT - J. Litchfield/Null & Associates Mr. Litchfield presented the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report which measures the activity of one fiscal year. Mr. Litchfield announced the independent audit firm of Null and Associates has reviewed the report to assure there are no mistakes in the presentation of the City of La Porte's financial status and condition. Null and Associates representatives Mr. Chuck Yaple and Mr. Chris Breaux were introduced. Mr. Yaple addressed Council stating, "It is the opinion of Null and Associates the City of La Porte's financial statements are presented fairly in all material respect in accordance with accepted accounting principals." Mayor Malone returned to Item 6. as two citizens had presented a request to address Council. Ms. Debra Herrera addressed council with a request to lower the speed limits and add more stop signs in residential areas of her subdivision. Ms. Annie Bustos also had signed the request to speak. Mayor Malone asked Ms. Bustos if she would like to speak, and she declined stating she wanted to say the same things Ms. Herrera had presented to Council.