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• • Minutes Regular Meeting La Porte City Council February 12, 1996, Page 2 5. PROCLAMATIONS: A. LA PORTE NIGHT - AT THE RODEO Mayor Malone proclaimed Febniary 19, 1996, as La Porte Night at the Rodeo. Melissa Wilkinson Chairperson of the La Porte Go Texas Committee and several of the membership accepted the proclamation. Ms. Wilkinson presented Council with several Rodeo Posters. B. AMERICAN HEART MONTH Mayor Malone proclaimed February as American Heart Month. Ms. Shirley Farkas and Ms. Cleo Davison accepted the proclamation. 6. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CTTIZENS AND TAX PAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCII, A. DANNY DOW, DEN LEADER WEBELOS PACK 514 BAYSHORE DISTRICT BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Mayor Malone asked Webelos Leader Danny Dow to bring Pack 514 Bayshore District Boy Scouts of America to the Council table for introductions. Council presented City pins to Ethan Clark, Kristian Ceyanes, Matthew Dow, Adam Shannahan, Josh Hugley, and Jared Sabin. Mayor Malone thanked Cub Master Nito Ceyanes, Webelos Leader Danny Dow, and the Webelos Pack for attending the Council meeting. Mrs. Helen McFerren, 925 Oak Grove, La Porte, addressed City Council regarding Gangs in La Porte, Texas. Mrs. McFerren state, "My little Great Granddaughter goes to La Porte Elementary, and she has already been given copies of gang symbols." Mrs. McFerren stated her concerns to Council regarding the growth of gang activity in the community. She also stated her concerns for the cost of having children in organizations such as Little League and Girl Scouts. Mrs. McFerren also praised St. John's Episcopal Church for their free "Child Care Program". She said the church provided games and other activities after school and until 6:00 P.M. Mrs. McFerren stated, "I thought that they, (St. John's Episcopal Church) needed some kind of public recognition because I think that is wonderful." She also said someone should start some type of a program for kids who can not afford to go into Scouts or Little League. Mayor Malone announced he has been asked to call a special executive session at this time. Council retired into executive session at 6:23 P.M. under B) Section 551.075 - (Conference), Meet with the City Attorney regarding personnel matter(s) and returned to the table at 6:43 P.M. with no action taken. The Council meeting reconvened at 6:44 P.M. 7. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE CALLING THE REGULAR ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE MAY 4, 1996 (Ord. 96-2090) - K. Askins City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 96-2090 - AN ORDINANCE CALLING THE REGULAR ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; CALLING ARUN-OFF ELECTION, IF NECESSARY; DESIGNATING ELECTION PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES; PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF VOTING MACHINES; APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICIALS; PROVIDING FOR METHOD AND DATES OF EARLY VOTING; PROVIDING FOR AN EARLY VOTING BALLOT BOARD;