2002-09-23 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing

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City Council Minutes 9-23-02 - Page 2 5. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Norman Malone presented Al Newman with a proclamation recognizing "Boy Scout Troop 737". Mayor Malone presented Aimee Bird, City of La Porte Court Coordinator, Secretary of 4- H, Courtney Gore, and Treasurer of 4-H Allison Sharp, with a proclamation recognizing "NationaI4-H Week". Mayor Pro Tern Ebow recognized employees, Richard Spicer and Brian Sterling, as the "Employees of the Quarter" for the 2nd Quarter of2002. 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 T AXP AYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS CITY COUNCIL Penny Garcia of 311 0 Oaken, La Porte, Texas, voiced her concerns regarding drainage problems and proposed drainage plans at Fairmont Park Baptist Church. Mrs. Garcia is concerned about property values. Jon Holverson of the First National Bank of Bella ire, encouraged Council to support the proposed apartment project at Luella and Fairmont Parkway. Craig Wooten of 10711 Casdeden, Katy, Texas, of First National Bank of Bellaire, encouraged Council to support the proposed apartment project at Luella and Fairmont Parkway. Steve Helm, a proposed developer, encouraged Council to support proposed apartment complex at Luella and Fairmont Parkway. Bill Scott of 1802 Lomax School Road, La Porte, Texas, distributed handouts with questions for the auditor. Mr. Scott voiced his concerns with the feedlot next to his property . George Finley of 303 Spencer Landing, La Porte, Texas, voiced his concerns about a permit required to build a utility shed. Laurisa and Eric Westbrook 0002 Bayshore Drive, La Porte, Texas, voiced their concern regarding standing water in the neighborhood. In addition, they addressed concerns regarding duplicate street names in the city. Rob Roy of 609 Canyon Springs, La Porte, Texas, voiced his concerns with the money spent on the audit, and encouraged Council to support the City Manager. 7. Council to consider approval or other action regarding a resolution designating Chuck Engelken as the Representative and Peter Griffiths as the Alternate Representative for the Houston-Galveston Area Council 2003 General Assembly and Board of Directors as presented by Mayor Norman Malone.