2009-10-12 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing and Workshop Meeting of La Porte City Council minutes

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Minutes of Regular Meeting, Public Hearing and Workshop of City Council on October 12, 2009 4 Mary Montezuma, 704 S. Holmes - The first contractor she hired to repair their house ran off with their money, so they have since hired another contractor who reported that their repairs should be completed within a month to ninety days. Mary Riley, 401 N. 6th Street - Her delay is beyond their control at this time, she has mailed certified letters to other relatives that hold interest in the property and is waiting to hear back from them, so that Harris County can do a walk-through on her house. Recommendation of Staff - Staff recommended tabling this item for a minimum of sixty days allowing time for the owners of 704 S. Holmes and 401 N. 6th Streets to show progress. Mayor Beasley closed the Public Hearing at 6:38 p.m. On advice of the City Attorney, Council agreed to reopen the Public Hearing, and to continue Public Hearing for sixty (60) days. Mayor Beasley reopened the Public Hearing at 6:42 p.m., and noted it would remain open for sixty (60) days. Staff will review the buildings located at 704 S. Holmes and 401 N. 6th Street, and report to Council, at the end of the sixty (60) day period. There were no exceptions. 8. Council agreed to pull Item 8 from the agenda. 9. Council to consider approval or other action regarding a resolution appointing members to the Houston-Galveston Area Council - (Res. 2009-10) - Mayor Beasley Mayor Beasley presented summary and recommendation and answered Councils' questions. Motion was made by Councilmember Leonard to the leave representatives the same as 2009 by reappointing Councilmember Engelken as the representative and Mayor Beasley as Alternate for the 2010 H-GAC. A second was made by Councilmember Clausen. Motion carried. Ayes: Leonard, Engelken, Mosteit, Rigby, Moser, Clausen, Black and Mayor Beasley Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: Malone 10. Receive Monthly Drainage Report from City Staff - S. Gillett Public Works Director Steve Gillett presented the monthly Drainage Report. 11. Close Regular Meeting and open Workshop Meeting. Mayor Beasley closed Regular Meeting and opened Workshop Meeting at 6:48 p.m.