12-12-11 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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Raymond Bourque, 801 San Jacinto, La Porte, addressed Council in opposition to an ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the Code of Ordinances, placing restrictions on the tethering of animals. Mary McLain, 128 S. 16 La P orte, addressed Council in regards to an ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the Code of Ordinances, placing restrictions on the tethering of animals. John Kling, 11025 Pinewood Ct, La Porte, addressed Council in opposition to Item 15, an ordinance authorizing the annexation of an approximately 29 -acre tract of land in the Battleground Industrial District and located within the City of La Porte's extraterritorial jurisdiction. Mr. Kling also provided photos for Councils review. Richard Weaver, Attorney for Ted Booher, addressed Council on behalf of Mr. Booher and advised Council demands of the city were unreasonable. Mr. Weaver advised that Ted Booher would file a suit against the city if his property was annexed. Delbert Landry, 316 S. 11 Street, La Porte, addressed Council with appreciation for working with the residents on 11 Street and the location of the detention pond. Mr. Landry also requested Council to assist all animal owners with the proposed amended ordinance placing restrictions on the tethering of animals. Craig Harper with Rapid Environmental Services, addressed Council and spoke on behalf of Mr. Booher and in opposition of Item 15, an ordinance authorizing the annexation of an approximately 29 -acre tract of land in the Battleground Industrial District and located within the City of La Porte's extraterritorial jurisdiction. Shelia Daugherty, 601 Valleybrook Dr., addressed Council in opposition to Item 15, an ordinance authorizing the annexation of an approximately 29 -acre tract of land in the Battleground Industrial District and located within the City of La P orte's extraterritorial jurisdiction. Ms. Daugherty also suggested tax dollars be spent within city limits. 6. CONSENT AGENDA — Consent agenda items are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. A Councilmember may remove any item for discussion and /or separate action. (a) Consider approval or other action of the minutes of the City Council meetings held on October 24, 2011, and October 31, 2011 — P. Fogarty (b) Consider approval or other action awarding Bid # 12004 for replacement and additional vehicles — D. Mick (c) Consider approval or other action of a Resolution to appoint a representative and alternate to the Houston - Galveston Area Council Board of Directors and General Assembly — P. Fogarty (d) Consider approval or other action of a Resolution casting the City's ballot for the election of a person to the board of directors of the Harris County Appraisal District — P. Fogarty (e) Consider approval or other action regarding Fair Housing Activity Statement (FHAST) form and integrating the three -item revision for submittal to General Land Office (GLO) — T. Tietjens (f) Consider approval or other action of an ordinance authorizing a contract between the City of La Porte and the Association of Bayport Companies for EMS services — R. Nolen Page 2 of 7 November 14, 2011, City Council Meeting Minutes