03-28-16 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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the Houston-Galveston Area Council; Councilmember Engelken congratulated Councilmembers K. Martin; J. Martin and Zemanek on being re-elected for another term; thanked Chad Burke, President/CEO of the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region for the 2015-2016 Annual Report; Councilmember Earp congratulated Councilmembers K. Martin; J. Martin and Zemanek on being re- elected for another term and Councilmember Engelken on his appointment as Chairman of the Houston-Galveston Area Council; and thanked Public Works Director Sharon Valiante and Solid Waste Supervisor Gus Alfaro for their assistance with trash in Lomax before the storm and Mayor Rigby congratulated Councilmember Engelken on his appointment as Chairman of the Houston-Galveston Area Council; advised of his attendance of the new Maritime Academy; informed the Gulf Coast Community Protection and Recovery District (GCCPRD) have come up with two options to be considered by the Feds for a levy or a dike along Hwy 146 to Texas City, and meetings will be held in various places; however, none in La Porte or a surrounding community directly on the bay. He advised everyone to comment or attend the meetings. In addition, Mayor Rigby also requested Staff assist the homeowners who have endured flooding issues due to the fill dirt permit that was issued 2-3 years ago. Councilmember Engelken added the City should pass a resolution against the Gulf Coast Community Protection and Recovery District (GCCPRD) proposed dike project. 11. ADJOURN - There being no further business, Councilmember Engelken made a motion to adjourn the MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0. meeting at 7:18 p.m. Councilmember Leonard seconded. Councilmember Clausen was absent. _______________________________ Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary Passed and approved on March 28, 2016. ________________________________ Mayor Louis R. Rigby 66 Page of March 14, 2016, Council Meeting Minutes