2001-10-22 Regular Meeting and Public Hearings

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e e City Council Minutes 10-22-01 - Page 2 Paul Larson - 406 4th Street, La Porte, Texas 77571, provided Council with a handout. He informed Council that Habitat for Humanity is a good program, and informed Council that he would like to purchase lots where proposed homes are to be built. He feels that he was not given due process in bidding with the City of La Porte on these lots. Mr. Larson requested that Item Number 15 on Agenda, regarding Habitat for Humanity, be put on hold until all the information is processed. Bill Scott of 1802 Lomax School Road, La Porte, Texas 77571, presented the attorney salary differentials of Deer Park and La Porte. Mr. Scott noted Deer Park is one-third less than La Porte. After his last presentation, he has not received answers to his requests . Mr. Scott provided Council with his phone number so they would be able to contact him. He went on to present differentials of La Porte and other cities across the country. Again, he asked the Council to respond to his query. He did receive a response from his Councilperson, and noted they are in agreement. Nazar Momin of904 W. Barbours Cut Boulevard, La Porte, Texas 77571, is hosting a luncheon for the firefighters and police officers the first or second week in November at the Port Cafe. The details are to be worked out with the Police Chief and Fire Chief. 5. PROCLAMA nONS Mayor presented Joeena Davis with the "Bulldog Week" Proclamation. Two of La Porte's football players presented Mayor with shirts. Mayor presented students, Chase Cickorz, Jahmel Lewis, and Trey Armstrong with the "White Cane Safety Day" Proclamation. Attending with the students was Instructor, Jodie Kramer, and Teacher, Colleen Davis. 6. PRESENT A nONS Bill White presented David Huckabee with the Police Officer of the Year Award. Senator Mike Jackson presented a Proclamation from the Texas Senate. 7. Open Public Hearing - Mayor Malone opened the Public Hearing at 6:40 PM. Review by Staff - Doug Kneupper presented summary and recommendation of Planning and Zoning Commission regarding rezoning request from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) to provide the appropriate zoning to develop an office park. Real Estate Broker Dan Dompier of ReMax, answered Council's questions regarding the office park development. Recommendation of Staff - Mr. Kneupper recommended the city change zoning to de~elop office park. Mayor Malone closed the Public Hearing at 7:06 PM.