2004-09-13 Regular Meeting and Workshop Meeting

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City Council Regular Meeting, puwearing and Workshop Meeting - septeml13, 2004 - Page 5 There was no action on this item due to Mayor and Council not attending the Conference. 15. Council to consider a motion to request the Planning and Zoning Commission to consider amendments to Chapter 106, Sections 106-521; Table A, industrial uses, to amend, change or modify conditions to allow Truck Stops in a Business Industrial Zone. Assistant City Manager John Joems presented summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions. Motion was made bv Councilmember Moser to consider proposed amendments in conditions to allow Truck Stops in a Business Industrial Zone as Dresented bv Mr, Joems. Second by Councilmember Griffiths, Motion carried, Ayes: Beasley, Mosteit, Engelken, Moser, Rigby, Clausen, Porter and Griffiths Nays: None Abstain: None This item will be forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Commission. 16. Council to consider a motion for the Planning and Zoning Commission to consider proposed amendments to Chapter 106, Sections 106-443 and 106-522; to amend, change of modify maximum height limits permitted in commercial and industrial zones, Interim Planning Director Wayne Sabo presented summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions. Motion was made bv Councilmember Beaslev to have the Planning and Zoning Commission review this item as Dresented bv Mr. Sabo. Second by Councilmember Clausen. Motion carried. Ayes: Beasley, Mosteit, Engelken, Moser, Rigby, Clausen, Porter and Griffiths Nays: None Abstain: None 17. Council received 90-day Report from Emergency Services Coordinator Jeff Suggs, 18. The Regular Meeting closed and the Workshop Meeting opened at 7:55 p.m. Mayor Porter discussed appointments of Boards and Commissions. The Airport Advisory Board to check on Position 5 for Airport Manager and inform Council. City Secretary Martha Gillett will provide the enabling ordinance, outlining appointment and duties of Position 5. It was suggested that Deborah Rihn, Nick Hooke, Dan Myhaver and William Gray to be on the Board for another term. Mayor Alton Porter will contact members to determine if they wish to continue serving on the Board. The Alliance Board will consist of Assistant City Manager John Joem~ and City Manager Debra Feazelle. Council suggested Mr, Joems attend as he handles economic development for the City. Bay Area Houston will consist of Councilmember Barry Beasley and Councilmember Mike Mosteit. Bruce Meismer resigned his position, Assistant City Manager John Joems will continue to be the Staff Liaison. Bayport Expansion Review Committee will continue to consist of Councilmember Chuck Engelken, Councilmember Mike Mosteit and Councilmember Peter Griffiths. The Board of Directors of the City of La Porte Reinvestment Zone Number One Position 2 Paul Larson's term expired August 31, 2004, Councilmember Tommy Moser nominated Doug Martin for Position 2. There is a possibility that Lindsay Pfeiffer may accept the County slot, yvith Assistant City Manager John Joems taking the City slot. It was suggested that Chester Pool and Horace Leopard serve another term. Mayor Alton Porter