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e e Minutes Public Hearing and Regular Meeting La Porte City Council August 14, 1995, Page 2 4. PROCLAMATION A. Phil Baxley Week Mayor Malone proclaimed the week of August 20 - 27, 1995 as Phil Baxley Week. Mayor Malone reported Mr. Baxley is in need of a liver transplant and is trying to raise $15,000 through fund raising projects. Mr. Baxley expressed his appreciation to Council and the city of La Porte for their assistance in his efforts 5. PRESENTATION A. EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER (Leonard Nichols) Mayor Malone reported the selection of Leonard (Nick) Nichols as "Employee of the Quarter" for April, May, and June 1995. Assistant utility Superintendent Don R. Pennell presented Mr. Nichols with a plaque for his outstanding performance in his position as Senior Maintenance utility Worker. Mr. Nichols expressed his appreciation for this honor. 6. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND TAX PAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL There were no citizens wishing to speak at this time. 7. PUBLIC HEARING - FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDEMNING AND ORDERING DEMOLITION OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS OPEN PUBLIC HEARING REVIEW BY STAFF OF REQUEST PUBLIC INPUT PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED Mayor Malone opened the public hearing at 6:12 P.M. Chief Building Official Mark Lewis reviewed with Council the summary and recommendation for the condemning and ordering the demolition of thirteen (13) structures. Two (2) structures, item M, located at 800 Blk. Santa Anna Lane and item 0, located at 309 S. 5th were deleted from the list after posting of the agenda due to the owners having the buildings demolished prior to the City Council meeting. Inspector Debbie Wilmore assisted with a video presentation representative of the structures in question.