07-18-03 Fill Dirt Review Committee minutes

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Fill Dirt Review Committee M.es- July 18, 2003 Page 4 e John Joerns and Robert Cummings infonned the committee staff recommends a larger project be defmed as the introduction of fifty (50) or more loads of fill onto an individual tract consisting of one (1) or more acres. In addition, infonned Committee infonnation was included in the packet further defming recommendations. Robert Cummings explained the table provided in the packet and noted it could assist in determining requirements for pennits. It includes surcharge for trucking and hauling. Stonn Water Prevention Pollution Plan would assist with silting. Bruce Meismer noted a table would be needed for qualifying less than one acre. Barry Beasley indicated the committee needed to consider having a maximum height of raising property. Needs a final elevation grade. Bruce Meismer recommended the committee consider having a minimum grade slope from the center of property or outside the edge of property. Mike Mosteit noted future considerations would be needed if subsidence occurs. John Joerns noted follow up on pennits would take 5 Y2 - 7 Y2 man-hours per pennit. Bruce Meismer noted fees needed to include the cost of man-hours. The committee complimented staff and directed them to come back with the considerations discussed at the next meeting. 5. RECEIVE STAFF REPORTS ON INFORMATION REQUESTED AT THE JULY 10, 2003 COMMITTEE MEETING. Covered in discussion on item 4. 6. NEW BUSINESS No new business was discussed. 7. COMMITTEE COMMENTS Chuck Engelken noted the City needs to work with Harris County Flood Control regarding issues raised by citizens. It was noted the City would aggressively pursue the County and send letter with a copy to Sylvia Garcia. Mike Mosteit suggested copying all Commissioners. He further noted the City needed to work on addressing draining concerns falling in our jurisdiction. It was noted the next committee meeting would be on July 24th at 5:30 P.M. The City Secretary was directed to fmd a meeting place since the City Hall Council Chambers was not available that evening.