2004-04-26 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing, and Workshop Meeting

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City Council Regular Meeting, Wo~op Meeting and Public Hearing - Apri12~04 -Page 2 D. Council to consider approving an ordinance appointing Mr. Dennis Steger to Position 2 of the La Porte Area Water Authority. Motion was made by Councilmember Beasley to approve the Consent A eng da as presented. Second by Councilmember Engelken. The motion carried. Ayes: Engelken, Beasley, Griffiths, Mosteit, Young, Ebow and Meismer Nays: None Abstain: None 6. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND TAX PAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL ON ANY ITEM POSTED ON THE AGENDA Bill Scott of 1802 Lomax School Road, La Porte, Texas 77571- Mr. Scott spoke on the City's Board of Adjustments findings of facts and conclusions of law that resulted from their hearing regarding the City's permitted feedlot, located 50' upwind of Mr. Scott's front door. That feedlot has held 40 plus cattle on 2 acres, and the City has repeatedly insinuated that the Board of Adjustments decision allows the feedlot unlimited numbers of cattle. Twenty-four numbered statements in the "so called" findings of fact and conclusions of law contain twenty-one false statements. Mr. Scott has previously proven with hard facts that statement number 6 and 11 are false statements, also statement number 12 is false. Mr. Scott reminded Council he had requested, at the April 12, 2004 Council Meeting, the names of the people that concocted this filthy pile of lies and or false statements that the Board of Adjustments has the arrogance to call "findings of fact". I want the names of the people who said there were only three to six cattle; I want the names of the people who reviewed this pile of garbage; and I want the names of the people that approved it. Your City Manager responded in writing by claiming that, and I quote, "I requested the names of the members who served on the Board of Adjustments". I made no such statement. As you can see from my quote, your City Manager's statement is completely false. You still have not answered my request. The City Manager also stated that all other issues you requested on April 12, 2004 have previously been addressed. Mr. Scott's 26/46 question to you is how, when and who addressed "all the other issues I presented April 12th" because I have not seen any results or actions. Sue Gale Mock Kooken of 410 South 1 S` Street, La Porte, Texas 77571- Ms. Kooken informed Council that the work was completed near her home by using a City Gradall, and now she has no grass. She informed Council she did not want curbs, gutters or sidewalks at her home. Sib Carpenter of 5234 Glen Park Drive, La Porte, Texas 77571- Ms. Carpenter is speaking on behalf of the other homeowners who are unable to attend the meeting. For information purposes only, Ms. Carpenter has given Councilmember Mosteit a preliminary breakdown cost that was omitted from the original report that was distributed to you previously. Ms. Carpenter thanked Messrs Mosteit, Griffiths and Beasley for meeting with the homeowners and viewing the drainage and erosion problem. Ms. Carpenter wanted to ensure that this is not just a fence issue; the phrase that comes to mind is cause and effect, with the failing fence being one of the effects. It is of great concern, at this time, with packs of stray dogs entering the backyards, and parents fear for the safety of their children. The Police were called, the Humane Officer was able to capture one of three large dogs. While discussing this matter, we ask that Council keep these facts in mind: 1.This project has been engineered with an engineering report being titled "Glen Meadows Drainage Investigation". The project spans the entire north property line of Glen Meadows behind section 6 and 7, a portion of the project has been done, with said portion being that behind section 7. 2. We have written word that the City will exercise its authority to resolve the two concerns which are drainage and stability of fence.