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• ~ • Planning & Zoning Meeting Minutes of 11-29-90 Page 2 of 3 5) CONFIRMATION OF MEETING DATES, TIME AND RULES OF CONDUCT. Mr. Albrecht stated the Commission's regulaz meeting date was the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM and the Commission followed the Robert's Rule of Conduct -Current Edition. Mr. Albrecht stated that the members needed to vote and confirm the date, time and rules of the Commission for the current terms of office. Betty Waters made a motion and it was seconded by Lola Phillips to continue to hold regulaz meetings on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM. All were in favor and the motion passed. Lola Phillips made a motion and it was seconded by Doug Martin to continue to follow Robert's Rule of Conduct -Current Edition. All were in favor and the motion passed. 6) CONDUCT PUBLIC MEETING TO OBTAIN CITIZEN INPUT AND PROPOSALS FOR CONSIDERATION FOR FY 1991 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION. Staff briefing: Mr. Albrecht gave the Commission a briefing on the proposed items for the Block Grant application for their review. Mr. Albrecht stated that the Agency had allotted $250,000.00 for grants in our area. The area that has been suggested to be the target azea is the Northside Area of La Porte. This azea would receive a higher priority rating for projects that could be done. Projects that had been recommended for consideration for the Community Development grant funds include the reconstruction of the swimming pool that serves the Northside Area, demolition of substandard structures, ~ drainage problems in the target area and improvements to Main Street (wheelchair access, etc.). Mr. Albrecht stated that this was the first meeting on the proposals for the Block Grant funds, the second meeting will be held with the City Council on December 10, 1990. After the Public Meeting, the City Council will set the final priority of the projects and instruct staff to prepaze the grant request. The grant application must be submitted no later than January 5, 1991. Citizen participation: Mr. Deotis Gay addressed the Commission at this time. He was representing the Northside~Civic Club. Mr: Gay stated that he would like the Commission to consider • a grant application in the tazget azea of the northside. Mr. Gay stated that there were structures in this azea that needed demolition and the entire azea cleaned up.