2017-06-26 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council Minutes

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Convention Center, and east of Red Bluff. Mr. Miles stated no, sir. Councilmember Earp stated that Johnny Isbell told him and others that the City of Pasadena is doing the clearing. Mayor Rigby commented when the homes were built on the south side of Wharton Weems, the original and current owner of the 55 acres was supposed to put that interconnect in, and that was prior to Mr. Alexander coming to work for the City. The owner never did it. He stated he believes the City issued a cure notice, which the owner ignored; and to hold someone else responsible for doing that — someone who doesn't have a contract on it or has no current intent of contracting on it — is strange to him. Mayor Rigby further stated the current owner was sent the original demand, and he's the one who should do the interconnect. Mayor Rigby stated he realizes the owner's argument was he didn't have to do it until development started on the north side, but when the owner built that 10-times-too-large detention pond, that, in his opinion, began the development, and he thinks the owner should still be responsible. Mayor Rigby requested a follow up at the next meeting or before as to what happened after the owner received the City's demand letter. Mr. Alexander will follow up and advise. Mr. Alexander stated that from his memory, he had some conversations with Mr. Miles regarding the interconnect being an issue that needed to be addressed. Mr. Alexander stated it was his understanding that Mr. Miles and Mr. Reddy had some conversations. Mr. Miles stated they did have some conversations, and he will be glad to try to be that resolve, if he may, between the property owner and his efforts. Mayor Rigby stated he doesn't want this development to be held up over something the property owner didn't do. 9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS There were no additional reports. 10. COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information. Councilmember Ojeda had no comments. Councilmember J. Martin congratulated the award winners on their recognitions; he stated this was an important meeting, and he hopes this project will continue; Councilmember Kaminski congratulated the award winners; Councilmember Zemanek wished everyone a safe and happy July 4th weekend; Councilmember Leonard stated the same, along with his congratulations to the award winners; Councilmember Earp congratulated the award winners and looks forward to the Gilley's project moving on; stated he was disappointed on the content of the wage study and how it was presented and looks forward to the additional information that was discussed; Mayor Rigby congratulated Municipal Court and the P.D. on their awards; stated the Juneteenth Celebration was great, there is a lot of work that goes into that celebration and would like to get more people out for this next year. 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION —The City reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda item should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code, including, but not limited to, the following: Texas Government Code, Section 551.072— Deliberation regarding Real Property: Meet with City Manager and City Attorney to discuss possible sale of city owned real property for residential development purposes. Texas Government Code, Section 551.071(1)(A) — Pending or Contemplated Litigation: Meet with City Attorney and City Manager to discuss Adapted Logistics, LLC, et al.vs. City of La Porte, Texas City Council recessed the regular Council meeting to convene an executive session at 8:36 p.m. regarding the subjects of the executive session items listed above. Page 4 of 5 June 26, 2017, Council Meeting Minutes