2003-04-28 Regular Meeting and Workshop Meeting

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City Council Meeting - fril 28, 2003 Page 4 • like to pool all their resources together, being able to obtain loans at a better rate; which would be an advantage for the La Porte, with better rates. b. Consider awarding bid for mold abatement of police, municipal court and Neighborhood Center Buildings — Richard Reff. Councilmember Mosteit was concerned with the range of prices in the bids. c. Consider awarding bid for demolition of buildings — Doug Kneupper. Councilmember Warren questioned the demolition of the buildings. Ms. Feazelle explained that staff had worked with the property owners in allowing them certain deadlines. Motion was made by Councilmember Beasley to approve the consent agenda and bids as presented. Second by Councilmember Meismer. The motion carried. 13. Workshop was called to order by Mayor Malone at 7:15 p.m. a. Judge Ditta provided Mayor and Council with a progress report on his one-year anniversary: Mayor and Council thanked Judge Ditta and staff for such a great report and improvement in efficiencies. b. Director of Administrative Services Carol Buttler discussed the youth summer employment pilot program. This program consists of 20 or 40 hours per week for a 10- week program. The program is intended to provide youth with training. Students would provide a written report and receive a certificate of completion. The students would receive from $5.15 to $7.00 an hour. c. Director of Finance Cynthia Alexander discussed mid -year financial report (quarterly report). She provided City Council with an overview and advised them they have made changes so it is more user friendly to staff and citizens. d. Assistant City Manager John Joems discussed tax resale properties and provided City Council with a report on Tax Resale properties. e. Steve Gillett discussed State Highway 146 major investment study. Steve Gillett provided Mayor and Council with a report on State Highway 146 and the various options provided by The Texas Department of Transportation. He provided the staff with directions on how to prepare a letter and sent it to the DOT. f. John Joerns discussed provision of service to property with Shoreacres. John Joems said there are no changes, and to not force connection at this time on property owned by. Judith Anderson. If the property changes owners, then we can connect and change the water to the City of La Porte at that time. Closed Workshop and reconvened Regular Meeting at 8:50 p.m. 14. Administrative Reports City Manager Debra Feazelle reminded Council of the National Day of Prayer to be held Thursday, May 1, 2003, at noon, at La Porte City Hall; the SEED Banquet to be held Thursday, May 1, 2003, at 6:00 p.m. at the Hobby Hilton; the LPISD Trustee Election held