2001-08-27 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing

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e e City Council Minutes 8-27-01 - Page 2 Dave Turnquist - 8503 Ashwyne Lane - addressed Council on the following items: Overpass and road improvements to Fairmont Parkway - he informed Council that he was informed the Port of Houston met this day and passed a resolution to become a local sponsor for the Fairmont Parkway overpass. They will assume 20% of the $5,000,000 estimated cost. He indicated the other 80% is expected to come from a federal clean air act grant. Swimming Pool- he requested Council consider building the pool marked for San Jacinto and G Street at Sylvan Beach. 5. PRESENT A nONS Public Works Director Steve Gillett recognized retiree Ruben Benavides and presented him with a watch. Mr. Benavides was employed by the City of La Porte for 24 years. 6. Public Hearing - Juvenile Curfew - Discuss and review of annual review juvenile curfew ordinance. Mayor Malone opened Public Hearing at 6: 17 p.m. Police Chief Richard Reff provided City Council with a report advising them the laws require this ordinance to be reviewed on an annual basis to determine if it needs changes or is to remain the same. Public Input - There were no citizens wishing to speak on this matter. Recommendation of Staff - Reff recommend the ordinance remain the same with no changes. Close Public Hearing - The Public Hearing was closed at 6:20 pm. 7. Council considered approving continuing, abolishing or modifying the Juvenile Curfew Ordinance. Motion was made by Councilperson Griffiths to keep the ordinance as is and make no changes or modifications. Second by Councilperson Clarke. The motion carried. Ayes: Sutherland, Engelken, Ebow, Griffiths, Warren, Young, Porter, Clarke, and Malone. Nays: None Abstain: None 8. Council considered approving an ordinance appointing Bill Harry Director ofthe Harris County Appraisal District. Mayor Malone reminded Council, Mr. Harry has been the Council's appointment for several terms.