1998-04-13 Regular Meeting and Workshop Meeting of City Council

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e e City Council Meeting Minutes April 13, 1998 - Page 3 Leadman on August 11, 1980. On September 28, 1981, Carl was promoted to Foreman. On October 1, 1987, he was promoted to Utility Supervisor. Carl retired on March 31, 1998. He served the City of La Porte for 21 years and 3 months. Carl Cole thanked the City of La Porte and advised City Council he enjoyed his career. C. STATE OF TEXAS RESOLUTION - FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR Lamoin Scott of Mike Jackson's Office presented the Resolution to William Micheal Boaze. Ms. Scott advised City Council she was presenting this prestigious award on behalf of State Representative Mike Jackson and extended his regrets for not being able to attend the meeting. Mr. Boaze was recognized for his more than 20 years of dedication to serving his fellow citizens as a member of the La Porte Volunteer Fire Department. 6. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND TAX PAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL Ms. Minnie Biaza, 522 Shady Lane, La Porte, Texas addressed City Council regarding her property which is on the Dangerous Buildings Workshop item this evening. Ms. Biaza requested Council provide her with additional time in order to havf~ a roof placed on her building as opposed to having the building demolished . Spero lPomonis, 218 Bay Colony Drive, addressed City Council regarding the five (5) minute time limit for citizens while addressing Council during meetings. Mr. Pomonis informed the Council he felt it was unfair that a citizen was recently granted more than five (5) minutes to speak at a Council meeting. He further advised he has not been granted over five (5) minutes and felt this was unfair 'treatment of him. Steve Valarius, 140 Hazel, La Porte, Texas addressed City Council on behalf of the 01dl146 Committee. He advised City Council that the Old 146 Committee is in favor of demolishing the dangerous buildings being addressed at the meeting this evening.