2015-02-23 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council minutes

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(c) Consider approval or other action authorizing the City of La Porte to convey a 30' side easement to Dow Hydrocarbons and Resources, LLC, for future construction of a 12-inch Ethane Pipeline—T. Tietjens (d) Consider approval or other action authorizing the purchase of chemicals and fertilizers from Helena Chemical utilizing BuyBoard contract 477-14—A. Osmond (e) Consider approval or other action regarding authorization for the La Porte Development Corporation to extend an enhancement grant amount not to exceed $25,000 to Eagle Energy Resources, LLC, to be awarded at the completion of the project—S. Livingston (f) Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement with the City of Shoreacres for provision of Fire Protection Services—D. Ladd (g) Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the resale of certain tax delinquent properties located in Block 200, Lots 19 & 20 Block 76, Lots 27, 28 & 29, Town of La Porte Regarding Item c, Councilmember Earp questioned if $10.00 in the terms and conditions of the easement e t i s correct. Planning and Development Director Tim Tietjens advised the amount is correct, and it is typical deed language. Regarding item d, Councilmember Earp questioned if the BuyBoard quotes are compared with other quotes. Purchasing Manager Cherell Daeumer advised the prior contract was compared with the pricing on the BuyBoard. Regarding item e, Councilmember Earp questioned how much funding is available in the enhancement grant fund. Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston responded $210,000. In addition, Mr. Livingston provided additional information for the enhancement grant, and that it is funded by 4B sales taxes. Regarding item f, Councilmember Martin questioned why the City of La Porte only provides fire protection to the City of Shoreacres. Assistant Fire Chief Donald Ladd advised the City of Shoreacres were offered Emergency Medical Services, also, but decided on fire protection only. Councilmember Zemanek moved to approve the Consent Agenda pursuant to staff recommendations. Councilmember Martin seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, Zemanek, Moser, Leonard, Engelken, Martin, Kaminski and Earp Nays: None Absent: None 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCES (a) Public hearing to receive comments regarding recommendations by the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve Special Conditional Use Permit Request #14-91000003, to allow construction of an off-site parking lot at the southeast corner of S. 16th Street and W. C Street in a General Commercial (GC) District—E. Ensey The public hearing was opened at 6:21 p.m. City Planner Eric Ensey presented a summary. Councilmember Martin questioned if the property is owned by Medders Construction. Mr. Ensey responded yes. There being no input from the public, the public hearing closed at 6:24 p.m. Page 2 of 5 February 23, 2015, Council Meeting Minutes