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 3 3. We have written word that the City was initiating the project, we ask and that you ask yourself and each other what makes this project complex; and let the answer enlighten and guide us in City planning and development. In closing, Ms. Carpenter wanted to quote President Bush, "America's word, once given, can be relied on; we are carrying out a decision that has already been made." This is from Ms. Carpenter: "I'm confident in the word of the City Council; I've come to know, by attending many meetings, they can be relied on and will see this project through in its entirety." Dale Golter of 5242 Glen Park Drive, La Porte, Texas 77571- Mr. Golter read a letter from the Homeowner's Association, noting the residents have spoken with various Councilmembers regarding the serious drainage problem on the north boundary of our subdivision, also appearing before Council, but apparently have failed to convey the seriousness of the problem. There are recurring problems that are not caused by ownership, but rather, the City allowed lots which were going to be sold and the subdivision be filled. Two written communications from the City, indicating that the problem was acknowledged and would be corrected, and the other was the City is not liable for what the City believes to be a homeowner fence problem. No reference was made to 2 to 3 feet of soil filled dirt allowed under the fence which caused the fence to be unstable, plus the standing water, causing weed and mosquito problems. The homeowners request a joint effort to rid the neighborhood of this situation. 7. Open Public Hearing -Mayor Pro Tem Griffiths opened the Public Hearing at 6:28 p.m. Council to consider passing ordinances condemning each of the nine (9) structures and tabling any structure that may need additional consideration or review. Planning Director Nick Finan presented summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions. Building Official Debbie Wilmore presented summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions. Pubic Input: Mr. Guillett, Sr. of 215 Garfield, La Porte, Texas 77571- spoke in favor of demolition of the project. Jack Oliphant of 101 Garfield, La Porte, Texas 77571 -spoke in favor of demolition of the project. Pat Muston of 117 Garfield, La Porte, Texas 77571 -spoke in favor of demolition of the project. Mark Jones of 630 Oakdale, Shoreacres, Texas 77571- Mr. Jones is Shoreacres' Youth Representative and requested the playground equipment on the property, specifically the swingsets, monkey bars, and the climbing tower. If this request is granted, they will be able to haul them away. If there's a price on those, he is authorized tonight to pay only $10.00, but he could also contact the Chairperson this evening. Joe Navarro of 6126 Roberta Place, California -stated that due to what was mentioned, Mr. Navarro wishes to abstain from giving a presentation. Chrissy Stanley of 230 Forest, La Porte, Texas 77571 -spoke in favor of demolition of the project. Jane Prestigomo of 209 Garfield, La Porte, Texas 77571 -spoke in favor of demolition of the project. Planning and Commission recommends passing ordinances condemning each of the nine (9) structures and tabling structures that may need additional consideration or review. Public Hearing was closed at 7:05 p.m.