2002-08-12 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing and Workshop Meeting

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e e City Council Minutes 8-12-02 - Page 2 Mayor Norman Malone presented Glenda and Mike Collins with the Proclamation in recognition of "Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month". Director of Finance Cynthia Alexander, Assistant Director of Finance Michael Dolby, Budget/Investment Officer Shelley Wolny and Secretary Gay Collins were recognized with the "Distinguished Budget Presentation Award". 6. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND T AXP AYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS CITY COUNCIL Bill Scott of 1802 Lomax School Road, La Porte, Texas, provided a handout regarding his comments to the editorial notes in the Bayshore Sun. Mr. Scott commented on the proposed Travel Policy Committee; he would like a broader base of taxpayers on this Committee. Mr. Scott is opposed to the proposed fueling station/convenience store; too close to a residential neighborhood, noise and air pollution, in vicinity of a school and other various reasons. Gary Shaw of 31 02 Oaken Lane, La Porte, Texas, voiced his concerns of standing water, mosquitoes, and piles of dirt and grass on Fairmont Park Baptist's Church property behind his home. Tom Deen of230 Garfield, La Porte, Texas, presented petitions against the SCU Permit 02- 002 for the fueling station/convenience store on behalf of the Old Highway 146 Committee. Aki Momin of 14619 Underwood Creekway, Houston, Texas, spoke against the proposed fueling station/convenience store on Barbours Cut Boulevard. Mary Gay of214 N. 9th Street, La Porte, Texas, is in favor of the proposed fueling station/convenience store. Penny Garcia of 311 0 Oaken Lane, La Porte, Texas, spoke in favor of a noise ordinance. She distributed a copy of the City of Pasadena's noise ordinance. Nick Barrera of 9510 Carlow Lane, La Porte, Texas, voiced his opinion against Council spouses having paid travel by the City. Mr. Barrera suggested the City make this a policy and enforce it. Regarding the proposed fueling station/convenience store, Mr. Barrera feels the City should go with the majority of what the citizens want. Mr. Barrera would like there to be term limits on Councilmembers and the Mayor. Jesus Napoles of 622 Preston Road, Pasadena, Texas, approves of the fueling station/convenience store and would like the community to realize the job opportunities it would bring. Paula Bridges of 813 River Creek, La Porte, Texas, questions the cost of the independent audit and if the public will be absorbing the cost. Ms Bridges apologized to Council for the citizens whom are questioning the integrity of their travel costs and thanked them for serving the City. Barbara Norwine of 202 South Lobit, La Porte, Texas, feels the City needs improved maintenance services in areas. Ms Norwine suggested lowering the cost of baseball leagues so low-income families could participate, the wrecking yard on Main Street needs to be