2004-08-23 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing, and Workshop Meeting

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City Council Regular Meeting and shop Meeting — August 23, 2004 - Page 9 AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilmember Moser to approve Ordinance 2004-2774 as presented by Mr. Barr. Second by Councilmember Ebow. Motion carried. Ayes: Beasley, Mosteit, Engelken, Ebow, Moser, Rigby, Clausen and Porter Peter Griffiths not present at table for vote. Nays: None Abstain: None 26. Council to consider approval of an ordinance to vacate, abandon, and close the portion of the West "C" Street right-of-way between Blocks 4 & 21, Town of La Porte. Interim Planning Director Wayne Sabo presented summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions. Mayor Alton E. Porter read: ORDINANCE 2004-2775 — AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING A PORTION. OF THE WEST "C" STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY, TOWN OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; RETAINING AN EASEMENT FOR FUTURE WATER FACILITIES; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Second by Councilmember Griffiths. Motion carried. Ayes: Beasley, Mosteit, Engelken, Ebow, Moser, Rigby, Clausen, Porter and Griffiths Nays: None Abstain: None 27. This item was postponed until the next meeting. Council to receive 90-day Progress Report from Emergency Services Coordinator by Emergency Management Jeff Suggs. 28. Administrative Reports City Manager Debra Feazelle reminded City Council and Staff that City Hall will be closed on Monday, September 6, 2004 for Labor Day; City Health Fair will be held on Friday, September 17, 2004; Bay Day will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2004 and the Alliance Banquet will be held on Tuesday, September 28, 2004. 29. Council Comments Clausen, Rigby, Moser, Beasley, Griffiths, Ebow, Engelken, Mosteit and Porter had comments. 30. EXECUTIVE SESSION — PURSUANT TO PROVISION OF THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW, CHAPTER 551.071 THROUGH 551.076, 551-087, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE (CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY, DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY, DELIBERATION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE GIFR OR DONATION, PERSONNEL MATTERS, DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES, OR EXCLUDING A WITNESS DURING EXAMINATION OF ANOTHER WITNESS IN AN INVESTIGATION, DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS) 551.071— (Pending and Potential Litigation) — Meet with City Manager and City Attorney to discuss pending litigation. ;