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b. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding addition of equipment and a collection crew for the Solid Waste Division of the Public Works Department and authorize the City Manager to issue a letter of intent for the purchase of a collection vehicle. [Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works] City Manager Alexander asked the item be pulled and addressed at a later meeting. There was no objection. c. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the street and alleyway closure procedures. [Teresa Evans, Planning and Development Director] Director Evans explained the process and the considerations being requested. Without objection, two items were considered separately. Councilperson Williams moved to have the applicant pay to relocate utilities: the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley; the motion was adopted, 9-0. Councilperson Bentley moved that street and alley closures be considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission before coming to the City Council: the motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Engelken: the motion was adopted. 9-0. Mayor Rigby reminded the Council that these changes would return in the form of an ordinance to be adopted. 9. REPORTS a. Receive report of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors meeting. [Mayor Pro Tern Chuck Engelken] Mayor Pro Tern Engelken said the Board had also received the Economic Alliance Port Region annual report and considered the LPDC FY 22-23 proposed budget. 10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS • Zoning Board of Adjustment, July 28 • Fiscal Affairs Committee, August 8 • Drainage and Flooding Committee, August 8 • City Council, August 8 • Planning and Zoning Commission, August 18 • City Council, August 22 City Manager Alexander said there were no reports. 11. COUNCIL COMMENTS Hear announcements concerning matters appearing on the agenda; items of community interest; and/or inquiries of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy from the Mayor, Council persons, and City staff, for which no formal action will be discussed or taken. Councilpersons congratulated the employees recognized for longevity; thanked Mr. Janda for his comments; applauded Director Tim Miller and the Parks staff for the celebrations of Parks and Recreation Month; thanked the City Manager, OEM, and the Fire Department for their quick response to a recent odor issue; requested a status update on the Gold Star Families monument; thanked Lou Ann Martin for her many years of service on the Planning and Zoning Commission; and asked the City Manager to work with the Assistant City Attorney to craft an ordinance regarding smoke/tobacco/vape shops to mirror the placement of liquor stores.