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• 0 City Council Minutes 1-14-02 — Page 2 Director of Parks and Recreation Stephen Barr and Special Services Superintendent Karen Beerman recognized Debra Dunham as the Employee of the Quarter for the 3`d Quarter of 2001. Mayor Norman Malone recognized Emergency Medical Services Chief Chris Osten, and Chris Osten recognized the Emergency Medical Services staff for receiving the 2001 Public Provider of the Year Award. City Manager Robert Herrera recognized and presented Director of Finance Cynthia Alexander and the Assistant Director of Finance Michael Dolby with the Department of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting certificate. 5. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND TAXPAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS CITY COUNCIL Barbara Suber of 3902 Bonita, La Porte, Texas, spoke against the Bayport Expansion, dedicated her remaining time to the video on the expansion. Clarence Morgan of 10415 N. Avenue H, La Porte, Texas, dedicated his 5 minutes to the video on the expansion. Greg Josey of 2202 Lomax School Road, LaPorte, Texas, dedicated his 5 minutes to the video on the expansion. Kay Scott of 1802 Lomax School Road, La Porte, Texas, spoke against the Bayport Expansion, dedicated her remaining time to the video on the expansion. Bill Scott of 1802 Lomax School Road, La Porte, Texas, spoke in opposition of the Bayport Expansion. Don Gore of 10223 Belfast, LaPorte, Texas, had questions on Proposition 3 and provided Council with a handout. Paul Larson of 406 N. 4`h Street, La Porte, Texas, provided Council with a handout. Mr. Larson spoke on the closing of alleys and streets (see handout for details). He is opposed to a proposed truck stop in Barbours Cut area. Art Kelly of 215 Hazel, La Porte, Texas, is opposed to the Bayport Expansion. Magda Rodriquez, Ashley Smith and Jill Guerra thanked the City for the High School Internship program. 6. Ed Matuszak thanked Council for the opportunity to serve on the Redistricting Committee. Knox Askins provided the overview for the Committee. Sidney Grant introduced the Committee. Councilperson Jerry Clarke expressed that he would like some changes made. A Public Hearing, regarding the Redistricting Plan, will be in February 2002.