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City Council Regular Meeti'nd Workshop Meeting - August 25, 2_- Page 2 B. Council to consider approval or other action of the Budget Workshop Meetings held August 18 and 19,2003. C. Council to consider awarding ~ bid for the Annual Supply of Street Materials as presented by Purchasing Manger Susan Kelley and Public Works Assistant Director Buddy Jacobs. D. Council to consider awarding a bid for concessions at Bay Forest Golf Course as presented by Golf Pro Alex Osmond. E. Council to consider approval of an Interlocal Agreement with Harris County to provide fencing for the proposed Sylvan Beach Skateboard Park as presented by Parks and Recreation Director Stephen Barr. Motion was made by Councilmember James Warren to vote and approve on all items ofthe Consent Agenda simultaneouslv and discuss Item E. Second by Peter Griffiths. The motion carried. Ayes: Engelken, Meismer, Mosteit, Warren, Young, Ebow, Griffiths, Beasley and Malone Nays: None Abstain: None 6. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND TAX PAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL ON ANY ITEM POSTED ON THE AGENDA Barbara Norwine - unable to attend the meeting d~e to a death in the family. Bill Scott - 1802 Lomax School Road - La Porte, Texas - informed City Council of poor drainage in the ditch in front of their home (4 feet deep, 450 feet long); further alleging his neighbor has an illegal culvert plugged with silt. The City informed Mr. Scott to leave the culvert plugged and dig the ditch in front of their property deeper. After complaining, a small portion was backfilled trying to change the drainage; claiming they left the culvert plugged due to the County ditch also being silted. The City should be working with the County to unplug the ditch, not using it as an excuse. Mr. Scott questioned what the City is going to do about illegal fill dirt on the Blackwell's property. 7. Council to consider approving a resolution nominating Bill Harry as candidate for a position on the Board of Directors of the Harris County Appraisal District. Mayor Malone gave the summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions. Assistant City Attorney read: RESOLUTION 2003-23 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, NOMINATING A CANDIDATE FOR A POSITION ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL . DISTRICT. Motion was made. by Councilmember Beasley to approve Resolution 2003-23 as nresented by Mayor Malone. Second by Councilmember Griffiths. The motion carried. Ayes: Engelken, Meismer, Mosteit, Warren, Young, Ebow, Griffiths, Beasley and Malone Nays: None Abstain: None