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Minutes Regular Meeting La Porte City Council June 24, 1996, Page 3 Motion was made by Councilperson Sutherland that Council direct the Planning and Zoning Commission to study the non -conforming parcels of the city and recommend whether they should be rezoned, grandfathered, or retained as non -conforming, and if so, what qualification should be placed on their use. Second by Councilperson Maxwell. Motion was made by Councilperson Porter to amend Councilperson Sutherland's original motion by directing the Planning and Zoning Commission to study the impact on preexisting non -conforming residential parcels of the city. Second by Councilperson Clarke. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nay. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None The vote was then held on the original motion by Councilperson Sutherland and second by Councilperson Maxwell. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None Councilperson Clarke asked the Mayor for clarification of the statement regarding the tabled motion of the June 10th meeting, with regard to it being a dead issue if not brought back to the table at tonight's meeting. Councilpersons Clarke and Maxwell stated they would like to have a copy from Roberts Rules of Order regarding this statement. Councilperson Gay reported to Council the reason applicants Bryan and David Moore were seeking a rezoning was to expand their business in the City of La Porte. 7. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A WATER SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND GOODYEAR TIRE AND RUBBER COMPANY, BAYPORT CHEMICAL PLANT, FOR PROVISION OF POTABLE WATER SERVICE (Ord. 96-2112) - G. Rankin Director of Planning Guy Rankin reviewed the summary and recommendation for the request to enter into a Water Service Agreement with Goodyear Tire and Rubber, Bayport Chemical Plant. Assistant City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 96-2112 - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A WATER SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND GOODYEAR TIRE AND RUBBER COMPANY, BAYPORT CHEMICAL PLANT, FOR PROVISION OF POTABLE WATER SERVICE; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilperson Clarke to approve Ordinance 96-2112 as read by the Assistant City Attorney. Second by Councilperson Thrower. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None