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<br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />City Council Minutes 8-28-00 - Page 2 <br /> <br />Motion was made by Council person Sutherland to approve Counciloerson Ebow as Mayor <br />Pro-Tern. Second by Council person Ebow. The motion carried. <br /> <br />Ayes: Sutherland, Engelken, Griffiths, Gay, Young, and Ebow. <br />Nays: None <br />Abstain: None <br /> <br />3. Mr. Aubrey Spears - Fairmont Baptist Church delivered the invocation. <br /> <br />4. Council considered approving the minutes of the Regular Meeting and Special Called <br />Workshop Meetings on August 14, 15, & 16,2000. <br /> <br />Motion was made by Councilperson Sutherland to approve the minutes of the Regular <br />Meeting and Special Called Workshop Meetings on August 14. 15. & 16. 2000 as <br />presented. Second by Councilperson Engelken. The motion carried. <br /> <br />Ayes: Sutherland, Engelken, Griffiths, Gay, Young, and Ebow. <br />Nays: None <br />Abstain: None <br /> <br />5. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICA nONS, AND CITIZENS AND <br />TAXPAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL. <br /> <br />The following citizens addressed City Council. <br /> <br />M.r. Bill Scott - 1802 Lomax School Road - Addressed council concerning Phase <br />I of the Farrington Road extension. Mr. Scott passed out written material and a <br />video in opposition of the extension. <br /> <br />A. Southeast Texas Housing - Pat Muston discussed how SETH has worked with the <br />City of La Porte in assisting purchasing and repairing homes in the city. Ms. <br />Muston informed the council of their award from HUD and their hopes to <br />continue a good relationship with the citizens of La Porte. <br /> <br />B. La Porte Independent School District - Dr. John Sawyer, Mr. David Webb, and <br />Mr. Jim Schul presented information concerning the upcoming school bond <br />election. <br /> <br />6. PRESENTATIONS <br /> <br />A. Council recognized the Lethal Weapon Softball Team. They recently became the <br />United States Fastpitch National Champions. The Team presented the city with a <br />plaque proclaiming their championship. <br /> <br />7. Council considered approving an ordinance appointing Pamela Baldwin as a member of <br />the Planning and Zoning Commission (term to expire in 2003). <br /> <br />Councilperson Chuck Engelken presented summary and recommendation and answered <br />Council's questions. <br />