2006-01-09 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing and Workshop Meeting of La Porte City Council

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City Council Regular Meeting, Public Hearing and Workshop Meeting - January 9, 2\1\.16 Page 3 9. Council to consider approval or other action regarding an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a Request for Voluntary Revocation of Permit of the La Porte Landfill. Public Works Director Steve Gillett presented summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions. Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read: ORDINANCE 2863- AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE A REQUEST FOR VOLUNTARY REVOCATION OF PERMIT WITH THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TO REVOKE THE PERMIT ISSUED ON MARCH 4, 1988, TO THE CITY OF LA PORTE, FOR OPERATION OF A TYPE I FACILITY IN HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Council member Clausen to approve the Ordinance 2863 as presented by Mr. Gillett. Second by Council member Griffiths. The motion carried Ayes: Mosteit, Moser, Beasley, Ebow, Engelken, Clausen, Griffiths, Rigby and Mayor Porter. Nays: None Abstain: None 10. Council to consider approval or other action regarding an ordinance authorizing a contract amendment increasing the La Porte Volunteer Fire Department contribution rate to $55.00/member/month. Assistant City Manager John Joerns and Fire Chief Mike Boaze presented summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions. Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read: ORDINANCE 2864 - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE, ON BEHALF OF THE LA PORTE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND THE TEXAS EMERGENCY SERVICES RETIREMENT SYSTEM, FOR PENSION SYSTEM CONTRACT AMENDMENTS; ESTABLISHING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SYSTEM; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Motion was made by Council member Rigby to approve the Ordinance 2864 as presented by Mr. Boaz. Second by Council member Moser. The motion carried Ayes: Mosteit, Moser, Beasley, Ebow, Engelken, Clausen, Griffiths, Rigby and Mayor Porter. Nays: None Abstain: None 11. Close Regular Meeting and Open Workshop at 6:30 p.m. A. Parks & Recreation Director Stephen Barr provided council with an overview on future funding of proposed baseball fields. General Obligation bonds would be used for development at Wests ide park property. Certificates of Obligation to participate in the proposed joint venture sports complex with the City of Pasadena and Harris County. Council directed staff to expedite, they expect a draft agreement by the end of the month. B. Public Works Director Steve Gillett provided council with an overview of the development of an Interlocal Agreement between the City of La Porte and the City of Shoreacres for street sweeping services for Shoreacres Blvd. between South Broadway and SH 146. Council directed staff to move forward. C. Rodney Slaton provided council with an overview of the Texas Department of Transportation regarding proposed improvements to S.H. 146 from Fairmont Parkway to Red Bluff. Council directed staff to