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Minutes of Regular Meeting and Workshop Meeting of La Porte City Council on February 8,2010 4 Phillip Hoot - 927 Sea breeze - Mr. Hoot advised the Council he does not like the increased size of the agenda and noted he does not feel this allows the public to comment on items before they are voted on. He further noted he is opposed to spending any more funds on wireless projects. He informed Council he is against "big box retail". Lastly, he advised the Council he is opposed to tax abatements. John Zemanek - 3805 Oakwilde Circle - Mr. Zemanek raised questions on tax abatements, 380 agreements, rail spurs and five points. John Duplis - 511 S. 6th - Mr. Duplis informed the Council he would like them to consider all types of businesses when considering tax abatements. Mike Shannahan - 200 S. Virginia - Mr. Shannahan addressed the Council regarding documentation of vendors. Note - some of these comments were made during the workshop section of the meeting. 7. Council to consider approval or other action regarding an ordinance declaring the results of the City of La Porte Special Election held on January 30, 2010, for At-Large Position A, and establishing dates and times for February 27,2010 Run-Off election, and Early Voting for same (Ord. 3222) - Mayor Beasley Mayor Beasley presented summary and recommendation and answered Councils' questions. Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read Ordinance 3222, AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE RESULTS FO A SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE ON JANUARY 30, 2010, FOR THE ELECTION OF A COUNCILPERSON AT-LARGE POSITION A; PROVIDING DATES AND HOURS FOR RUN-OFF ELECTION, AND EARLY VOTING FOR SAME, FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilmember Moser to approve Ordinance 3222 as presented by Mayor Beasley. Second by Councilmember Mostei!. Motion carried. Ayes: Leonard, Engelken, Black, Moser, Rigby, Mosteit, Clausen and Beasley Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None 8. Council to consider approval or other action regarding DIR contract for wireless and camera services - J. Suggs Emergency Management Coordinator Jeff Suggs presented summary and recommendation and answered Councils' questions.