2004-05-10 Regular Meeting and Workshop Meeting

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City Council Regular Meeting, PUb.earing and Workshop Meeting - May 10, ~ - Page 2 F. Council to consider approval of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Air Liquide America Corporation to extend the terms of its current Water Services Agreement through December 31, 2007. G. Council to consider approval of an ordinance authorizing the City Manger to enter an agreement with DSI Transport, Incorporation to extend the terms of its current Water Service Agreement through December 31,2007. Motion was made by Councilmember Beasley to apDrove the Consent Agenda as Dresented. Second by Councilmember Engelken. Councilmember Bruce Meismer noted the April 26, 2004 City Council Minutes need to reflect on Item 10 of that Councilmember Mosteit did not second the motion. In addition, Mr. Meismer suggested that on this Consent Agenda, Item B; the wording on the agenda request reflect the change ofthe following sentence being removed: In the event that a vendor cannot supply that item when requested, then the next lowest bidder meeting the specifications would become the bidder of choice. Barry Beasley amended his motion to reflect the changes suggested by Councilmember Meismer. Second by Councilmember Chuck 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, addressed the Mayor Pro Tern and Council with regards to a letter written to the Bayshore Sun Editor by a City employee. He alleged the letter was written about him with regards to his comments on the way the employee's department handled fill dirt matters. Mr. Scott advised Council he has concerns with the letter and felt the employee needs to be reprimanded. 7. Open Public Hearing - Mayor Pro Tern Griffiths opened the Public Hearing at 6:25 p.m. Council to consider passing ordinances for denial by P&Z for 4.00 acres ofJand located at 2619 Underwood Road. The applicants, Lloyd and Linda Duncan, seek SCUP for developing a mini-storage/warehousing in a General Commercial Zone. Planning Director Nick Finan presented summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions. Pubic Input: Rich Keaton with Avid Building System addressed Mayor Pro Tern and City Council. Mr. Keaton provided them with a binder and an overview of the project. In addition, he answered Council's questions. Barry Kahn of5325 Katy Freeway, Suite One, Houston, Texas 77007, passed on speaking. Interim Planning Director Nick Finan clarified the vote from Planning and Zoning was to deny as follows: 5 in favor, 1 against and 1 abstain