2005-05-09 Regular Meeting and Workshop Meeting of La Porte City Council

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City Council Regular and Workshop Mt:t:ting - May 9, 2005 Page 2 Motion was made by Councilmember Griffiths to accept consent agenda as presented. Second by Councilmember Mosteit. The motion carried unanimously. Ayes: Mosteit, Engelken, Ebow, Clausen, Rigby, Moser, Griffiths and Mayor Porter. 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 was not present and did not speak at the meeting. At this point, Mayor and Council moved item 12 for discussion due to guests making a presentation. Citizen's addressing Council: Phil Murray - 5328 Patrick Henry, Bellaire, Texas 77401 - Mr. Murray noted he was one of the owner's of Chern Coast and encouraged Council to approve item 9 on the agenda. James Gardner - 11801 North H., La Porte, Texas 77571 - Mr. Gardner advised Council he is opposed to item 9 on the agenda. Frank Hanzelka - 11803 Ave. H., La Porte, Texas 77571 - Mr. Hanzelka encouraged Council not to approve item 9 on the agenda. Sam Ford - 11828 North H., La Porte, Texas 77571 - Mr. Ford informed Council he is one of the owner's of Chern Coast and encouraged Council to approve item 9 on the agenda. 7. Council to consider approval for calling a Special Meeting on May 16, 2005 to canvass votes from the General Election held on May 7, 2005. Motion was made by Councilmember Griffiths to approve Special Meeting as presented by Mayor Porter. Second by Councilmember Moser. The motion carried unanimously. Ayes: Ebow, Griffiths, Engelken, Young, Clausen, Rigby, Moser and Porter Nays: None Abstain: None 8. Council to consider adopting an ordinance amending, Fire Marshal, Section 38-57, Appointment; Qualifications, 6 of the Code of Ordinance of the City of La Porte to remove specific qualifications for the Fire Marshal position. Human Resources Manager Sherri Sampson presented summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions. Motion was made by Councilmember Rigby to deny Ordinance 2005-2821-A as presented by Ms. Sampson and keep current ordinance in place. Second by Council member Moser. The motion carried unanimously. Ayes: Porter, Ebow, Engelken, Moser, Mosteit, Clausen, Griffiths and Rigby Nays: None Abstain: None 9 Council to consider and take action on ordinance to rezone 2.08 acres of land located at 11820 North "H" Street from R-l to GC as requested by applicant. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial. To overturn recommendation would require a % vote or 7 of 9 members. Item was previously tabled at the March 28, 2005 and April 25, 2005 meeting.