2009-01-26 Regular Meeting, Public Hearings and Workshop Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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Minutes of Regular Meeting, Public Hearing and Workshop Meeting held on January 26, 2009 Page 2 C. Council to consider approval or other action authorizing the purchase of a replacement cab and chassis through H-GAC with the re-mount of existing bed - S. Gillett D. Council to consider approval or other action authorizing a contract with Jimmy Crowder Excavation for $121,500 to load and haul approximately 50,000 cubic yards of ground vegetation - S. Gillett E. Council to consider approval or other action authorizing the purchase of a Type I Frazer Ambulance Module through H-GAC's cooperative purchasing program - S. Gillett F. Council to consider approval or other action of an ordinance calling the 2009 Regular Annual Election of the City of La Porte, calling a run-off election , if necessary, and providing for all matters related to preparation for said election - (Ord. 3125) - M. Gillett Motion was made bv Councilmember Enqelken to approve the consent aqenda as presented. Councilmember Mosteit seconded the motion. Motion carried. Ayes: Mosteit, Moser, Rigby, Black, Clausen, Malone and Engelken Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: Ebow and Porter 6. Petitions, Remonstrance's, Communications, Citizens and Tax Payers wishing to address Council - (Limited to five minutes) John Kerbey - 3802 Marlin, La Porte, Texas 77571 - Mr. Kerbey advised Council of concerns with arson at his home. 7. Public Hearing - Council to consider recommendation of Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the use of a portion of the Donaldson Ave. Right-of-Way for the City of Morgan's Point hike/bike trail - T. Tietjens Open Public Hearing - Mayor Pro Tem Clausen opened the Public Hearing at 6:14 p.m. Planning Director Tim Tietjens presented summary and overview. Mr. Tietjens informed Council the request from the City of Morgan's Point was to extend their hike and bike trail on Donaldson street. Mr. Tietjens advised Council the best solution would be to move the trail two blocks over next to Tom Brown park. He noted this was a more feasible option and the most cost effective. He also noted there would be no cost to the City of La Porte. The trail is being funded by the City of Morgan's Point. Public Comments: