2004-05-24 Regular Meeting and Workshop Meeting of La Porte City Council

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City Council Regular Meeting and*rkshop Meeting — May 24, 2004 - Page 2 F. Council to consider approval of an ordinance establishing speed limits during construction along a portion of Fairmont Parkway within the corporate limits of the City of La Porte. Motion was made Councilmember Engelken to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Second by Councilmember Ebow. Motion carried. Ayes: Engelken, Beasley, Griffiths, Mosteit, Young, and Ebow Nays: None Abstain: None 6. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND TAX PAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL ON ANY ITEM POSTED ON THE AGENDA Lester Quinn of 1211 Bayshore Drive, La Porte, Texas 77571 spoke in regards to noise pollution, the budget amendment for general CIP fund 015 and fund 005, and concerns with campaign contributions. Mr. Quinn stated that we need more officers rather than a new police building and better salaries for police officers. Bill Scott of 1802 Lomax School Road, La Porte, Texas 77571called and declined to speak at the meeting this evening. Delia Claus of 808 South 2 Street, La Porte, Texas 77571 commented on her police and drug concerns. Ms Claus alleged she didn't receive any assistance after her assault; she also is concerned with the Permit Department regarding the old police car on her property. 7. Council to consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution officially supporting the establishment of Ellington Field as a joint reserve base. City Manager Debra B. Feazelle presented summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions. Assistant City Attorney John Armstrong read: RESOLUTION 2004 -11 - A RESOLUTION OFFICIALLY SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ELLINGTON FIELD AS A JOINT RESERVE BASE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilmember Engelken to approve the recommendation as presented by Ms. Feazelle. Second by Councilmember Ebow. Motion carried. Ayes: Mosteit, Engelken, Ebow, Young, Beasley and Griffiths Nays: None Abstain: None 8. Council to consider approval or other action regarding an ordinance declaring the results of the election held in the City of La Porte on May 15, 2004. Assistant City Attorney John Armstrong presented the summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions. Assistant City Attorney John Armstrong read: ORDINANCE 2004 -2739 - AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE ON MAY 15, 2004, FOR THE ELECTION OF COUNCILPERSON AT LARGE, POSITION A; COUNCILPERSON DISTRICT 4; AND COUNCILPERSON DISTRICT 5; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilmember Engelken to approve the recommendation as presented by Mr. Armstrong. Second by Councilmember Beasley. The motion carried.