2004-06-28 Regular Meeting and Workshop Meeting of La Porte City Council

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City Council Regular Meeting and Workshop Meeting - June 28, 2004 - Page 4 Motion was made bv Councilmember Moser to approve an exception from a Resolution to allow for filing and issuance of building permits for reconstruction of a storage shed and concrete driveway as presented by Mr. Finan. Second by Councilmember Ebow. Motion carried. Ayes: Mosteit, Engelken, Ebow, Rigby, Moser and Beasley Nays: None Abstain: None 14. The Regular Meeting closed and the Workshop opened at 6:43 p.m. A. Public Works Director Steve Gillett discussed the proposal to exchange maintenance responsibilities for various streets within the City with Harris County Precinct 2 and provide staff with direction. It was the consensus of City Council to move forward with this project. B. Public Works Director Steve Gillett discussed amending Chapter 102, Natural Resources, Article IV, Pipeline Transportation sections 102-231 through 102-264, inclusive, and amending fees associated with the process. City Council requested additional information on fees. They want to ensure the new fees cover all administrative costs. 15. The Workshop Meeting closed and the Regular Meeting reconvened at 7:11 p.m. 16. Council to consider approving an ordinance amending Chapter 102, Natural Resources, Article IV, Pipeline Transportation Sections 102-231 through 102-265, inclusive, and amending fees associated with the process. Public Works Director Steve Gillett gave the presentation and recommendation and answered Council's questions. Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read: ORDINANCE 2004-2755 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 102, NATURAL RESOURCES, ARTICLE IV, PIPELINE TRANSPORTATION SECTIONS 102-231 THROUGH 102-265, INCLUSIVE, BY REPEALING CURRENT SECTIONS FOLLOWING; AND FURTHER AMENDING APPENDIX A - FEES OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, SECTION 102-264 BY REPEALING THE FEES ESTABLISHED HEREIN AND REPLACING THEM WITH THE FOLLOWING; PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A MISDEAMEANOR AND UPON CONVICTION SHALL BE FINED IN A SUM NOT TO EXCEED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) PER DAY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION HEREOF; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Councilmember Moser made the motion to table Ordinance 2004-2755. as presented by Mr. Gillett. until the next City Council Meetin~. Second by Councilmember Engelken. Motion carried. Ayes: Moser, Rigby, Beasley, Mosteit, Engelken and Ebow Nays: None Abstain: None 17. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Early Voting for Mayor and District 6 Special Election will be held at City Hall Council Chambers beginning July 7, 2004 and ending on July 20, 2004 from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., and on Saturday, July 10,2004, at City Hall Council Chambers from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., and on Election Day, Saturday, July 24,2004, from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. A Newly Elected City Officials' Orientation will be held Friday and Saturday, July 23 and 24,2004, and Friday and Saturday, August 20 and 21,2004, in Austin, Texas.