2002-09-09 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing

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. . City Council Minu~es 9-9-02 - Page 2 5. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Pro Tern Howard Ebow presented Imogene Pulleine with a proclamation recognizing "Constitution Week", September 17 through 23,2002. Mayor Pro Tern Ebow recognized retiree, Carrie Whitburn, for her twenty years of service with the City. Mayor Pro Tern Ebow recognized employees, Richard Spicer and Brian Sterling, as the "Employees of the Quarter" for the 2nd Quarter of 2002. Mayor Pro Tern Ebow presented employees, James Evans and Mike Turner, with "Employee Recognition" for their aide to a fellow citizen. 6. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND TAXP AYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS CITY COUNCIL Kay Scott of 1802 Lomax School Road, La Porte, Texas, voiced her concerns regarding ordinance violations for enforcing the number of cattle allowed on property; a video was shown on the subject. Bill Scott of 1802 Lomax School Road, La Porte, Texas, provided the City with a handout; and voiced his concerns regarding the feedlot next to their home. Irene Hensley of202 N. Nugent, La Porte, Texas, informed City Council of her concerns with the manner in which the Police Department searched her home on August 14,2002. Charles Gilliam of 202 N. Nugent, La Porte, Texas, voiced his concerns regarding his arrest and the search of his grandmother's home; he is now missing some personal items. Mr. Gilliam would like the case removed from the hands of the La Porte Police Department. Penny Garcia of 311 0 Oaken Lane, La Porte, Texas, voiced her concerns regarding the skateboard ramps on Fairmont Park Baptist Church property behind her home, plus the drainage problems. Ms Garcia provided Council with photographs of the property. 7. Open Public Hearing - Mayor Pro Tern opened the Public Hearing at 6:40 p.m. Review by Staff - Director of Finance Cynthia Alexander presented summary and recommendation and answered questions regarding adopting the 2002-2003 Budget Ordinance. Bill Scott of 1802 Lomax School Road, La Porte, Texas, compared the City of Deer Park's budget with the City of La Porte's budget. Mr. Scott pointed out that La Porte salaries are much higher. Recommendation of Staff - Recommends approval. Mayor Pro Tern Ebow closed the Public Hearing at 7:12 p.m.