1997-09-08 Regular Meeting of City Council

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e e Public Hearing and Regular Meeting Minutes La Porte City Council September 8, 1997, Page 2 4. PRESENTATIONS: DISTINGUISHED BUDGET PRESENTATION AWARD - R.T. Herrera City Manager Robert T. Herrera presented the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to Jeff Litchfield and recognized the Finance Department and Department Directors for an outstanding job. 5. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND TAX PAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL. Ms. Peggy Jones, 3237 Clarksville, La Porte, Texas addressed Council regarding items she addressed at the last Council Meeting. Ms. Jones indicated she wanted to extend an apology to the Inspections Division for inaccurate information she previously presented to Council. She advised she met with Mr. Rankin, Debbie Wilmore and Myara Toledo and was very pleased with the outcome of the meeting. Mr. Ben Ritchie, 435 Shady Lane, La Porte, Texas addressed the Council regarding his business located at 170 I S. Broadway, La Porte, Texas. Mr. Ritchie advised his business has been in La Porte since 1977. Mr. Ritchie has concerns with Zoning Ordinance 1501. He stated his property was rezoned from commercial to residential sometime between 1987-1989 and he was not notitied for over ten years. He further advised this will not allow him to sell his property as commercial, unless it continues as the same type of business. He indicated this would cause him substantial financial loss. 6. PUBLIC HEARlNG - CITY BUDGET FY 97-98 OPEN PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Malone opened the public hearing at 6: 17 P.M. REVIEW BY STAFF Director of Financel Assistant City Manager Jeff Litchfield reviewed the Summary of Funds representing the result of the workshops held with City Council. Mr. Litchfield reported that all changes made by Council are incorporated into the various