2014-06-23 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council minutes

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Councilmember Zemanek questioned what information was requested, and who requested the information. City Manager Corby Alexander responded there were questions from a conversation he had this morning with Mayor Rigby regarding the accuracy of the stated numbers of circulation and distribution. Mr. Alexander advised staff will verify the numbers submitted are correct. Action on the motion was taken. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Moser, Clausen, Kaminski, Engelken, Earp and Martin Nays: Councilmember Zemanek Absent: Councilmember Leonard 8. DISCUSSION OR OTHER ACTION (a) Discussion or other action regarding an appointment to fill the vacancy for the alternate position of the Drainage and Flooding Committee — P. Fogarty City Secretary Patrice Fogarty presented a summary. Councilmember Kaminski moved to volunteer to fill the vacancy for the alternate position on the Drainage and Flooding Committee. Councilmember Moser seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Moser, Clausen, Kaminski, Engelken, Zemanek, Earp, and Martin Nays: None Absent: Councilmember Leonard 9. REPORTS (a) Receive Drainage Report — B. Eng City Engineer Bob Eng provided the Drainage Report. Councilmember Martin requested City Engineer Bob Eng to elaborate on the issues Harris County Flood Control District has with the pedestrian bridge at the Lakes at Fairmont Green. Mr. Eng responded he understands the issue to be getting their equipment to maintain the ditch around or under the pedestrian bridge and looking at the right-of-way and maintenance of the ditch he believes the issue can be resolved after he verifies the equipment being used. Councilmember Martin asked if it is Harris County Flood Control District's responsibility to maintain the area beneath the ditch. Mr. Eng responded that is his understanding. Councilmember Martin then commented he had been contacted by a citizen in regards to the Corps of Engineers' dredging permit at the Bayport Channel. The citizen's concern is the need to dredge the west end of the channel where there is a natural flow of water to upper Taylor Lake that has been blocked resulting in flooding on S. Shady Lane and the permit not addressing the issue. Councilmember Martin requested City Engineer Bob Eng investigate the concern with the Corps of Engineer. Mr. Eng said he would. (b) Receive the Planning and Department Audit Report — T. Tietjens Planning and Development Director Tim Tietjens provided the Planning Department Quarterly Audit Report. 10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (a) Receive report from City Manager • July 4, 2014, Friday, Holiday • La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting, Monday, July 14, 2014 • City Council Meeting, Monday, July 14, 2014 Page 3 of 4 June 23, 2014, Council Meeting Minutes