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(c) Consider approval or other action authorizing the City of La Porte to convey a 30' side <br />easement to Dow Hydrocarbons and Resources, LLC, for future construction of a 12-inch <br />Ethane Pipeline — T. Tietjens <br />(d) Consider approval or other action authorizing the purchase of chemicals and fertilizers from <br />Helena Chemical utilizing BuyBoard contract 477-14 — A. Osmond <br />(e) Consider approval or other action regarding authorization for the La Porte Development <br />Corporation to extend an enhancement grant amount not to exceed $25,000 to Eagle <br />Energy Resources, LLC, to be awarded at the completion of the project — S. Livingston <br />(f) Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to execute an interlocal <br />agreement with the City of Shoreacres for provision of Fire Protection Services — D. Ladd <br />(g) Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the resale of certain <br />tax delinquent properties located in Block 200, Lots 19 & 20 Block 76, Lots 27, 28 & 29, <br />Town of La Porte <br />Regarding Item c, Councilmember Earp questioned if $10.00 in the terms and conditions of the <br />easement is correct. Planning and Development Director Tim Tietjens advised the amount is <br />correct, and it is typical deed language. <br />Regarding item d, Councilmember Earp questioned if the BuyBoard quotes are compared with <br />other quotes. Purchasing Manager Cherell Daeumer advised the prior contract was compared with <br />the pricing on the BuyBoard. <br />Regarding item e, Councilmember Earp questioned how much funding is available in the <br />enhancement grant fund. Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston responded <br />$210,000. In addition, Mr. Livingston provided additional information for the enhancement grant, <br />and that it is funded by 4B sales taxes. <br />Regarding item f, Councilmember Martin questioned why the City of La Porte only provides fire <br />protection to the City of Shoreacres. Assistant Fire Chief Donald Ladd advised the City of <br />Shoreacres were offered Emergency Medical Services, also, but decided on fire protection only. <br />Councilmember Zemanek moved to approve the Consent Agenda pursuant to staff <br />recommendations. Councilmember Martin seconded. MOTION PASSED. <br />Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, Zemanek, Moser, <br />Leonard, Engelken, Martin, Kaminski and Earp <br />Nays: None <br />Absent: None <br />7. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCES <br />(a) Public hearing to receive comments regarding recommendations by the Planning and Zoning <br />Commission to approve Special Conditional Use Permit Request #14-91000003, to allow <br />construction of an off -site parking lot at the southeast corner of S. 16th Street and W. C Street in <br />a General Commercial (GC) District — E. Ensey <br />The public hearing was opened at 6:21 p.m. <br />City Planner Eric Ensey presented a summary. <br />Councilmember Martin questioned if the property is owned by Medders Construction. Mr. Ensey <br />responded yes. <br />There being no input from the public, the public hearing closed at 6:24 p.m. <br />Page 2 of 5 <br />February 23, 2015, Council Meeting Minutes <br />