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HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-2002-2550 . e ORDINANCE NO. 2oo2-~550 AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING A JUDGE AND ALTERNATE JUDGES OF THE CITY 01' LA PORTE MUNICIPAL COURT, PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE, FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW, CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby appoints Louie A. Ditta as Judge of the Municipal Court. Section 2. The city Council of the City of La Porte hereby appoints Denise C. Mitrano as Alternate Judge of the Municipal Court. ) . Sect10n 3. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby appoints Thomas G. Richey as Alternate Judge of the Municipal Court. Section 4. All of the above appointees shall serve at the pleasure of City Council, and shall receive compensation as may be fixed by City Council. Section 5. If any section, sentence, phrase, clause or any part of any section, sentence, phrase, or clause, of this ordinance shall, for any reasons, be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance, and it is hereby declared to be the intention of this City Council to have passed each section, sentence, phrase or clause, or part thereof, irrespective of the fact that any other section, sentence, phrase or clause, or part thereof, may be declared invalid. Section 6. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed to the extent of such conflict only. e - Section 7. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 8. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed to the extent of such conflict only. Section 9. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval, and it is so ordered. PASSED AND APPROVED, this 22nd day of April, 2002. By: ATTEST: *-a.;tJ.I1AL1d a tha . Gl.llett City Secretary A~t<1 Knox W. Askins City Attorney 2 e e REQUEST FQR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: 04-22-02 ~ Requested By: Norman I. Malo~ ~ Appropriation Source of Funds: . Department: Mllyor ud Ci~' CO\lAl:iI Account Number: Report: Resolution: Ordinance: x Amount Budgeted: Exhibits: Ordinance Amount Requested: Exhibits: Budgeted Item: YES NO Exhibits: SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Due to the recent resignation of Judge J.B. Williamson, it is necessary to replace the Municipal Court Judge and appoint Alternate Judges. Action Reauired bv Council: Approve Ordinance appointing Municipal Court Judge and Alternate Judges. Approved for Citv Council A2enda ... P1/~ Date e e ~ 9IQJFiILa ATTORNEY AT LAW 1807 WINTER Ki"'JOLL WAY , HOUSTON. TEXAS 77062 Office: (281)-461-7812 Fax: (281)-486-5159 PERSONAL: Wife: Renee Ditta Children: Mac~enzie, 5 Madison, 4 Macey 2 EDUCATION: 1992 - Doctor of Jurisprudence; South Texas College of Law 1987 - BA - Economics; University of Texas, PROFESSIONAL: 1997 - Present Harris County Justice of the Peace 8-2 Co-presiding Judge for Harris County Justices ofthe Peace Chairman of the Justice Court Technology Committee Vice-Chairman - State Judicial Education Committee 1995 - 1997 Associate Municipal Judge - City of Pasadena 1995 -1997 Private Law Practice 1987 -1995 Staff Attorney - Administrative Assistant Harris County Commissioner Jim Fonteno - Precinct Two · Received the ~econd most outstanding rating on the Houston Bar Association Judicial Evaluation Poll for Justices of the Peace Present and Past Professional and Community Involvement State Bar of Texas Houston Bar Association Member. College of the State Bar of Texas - former member Texas Municipal Courts Association . Southeast Economic Development Council - Board of Directors LaPorte' Bayshore Chamber of Commerce - member Texas Chiropractic College - Board of Regents Clear Creek Education Foundation - Board of Directors . University of Houston Clear Lake 1!" D & A Council Board of Directors Texas Justice of the Peace & Con~table Assoc.-Vice-Chair Education Committee East Harris County Senior Citizens - Board of Director ' Pasadena Chamber of Commerce - Former Board of Director ' American Red Cross - Former Board of Director ' Pasadena Rotary Club - Paul Harrjs Fellow - Former Board of Director Deer Park Chamber ofCommerc, - Former Board of Director YMCA Board of Director e e . Judge Louie Ditta received the second most outstanding rating on the Houston Bar Association Judicial Evaluation Poll for Justices of the Peace. Ratings are based upon a judges consistency in following the law, ability to rule decisively and timely, their courtesy and attentiveness towards witnesses. demonstration of impartiality without regard to contributions, race, gender or other bias, the judge's work ethic and efficiency and preparati9n for court. . 60 % increase in fine collection since assuming office with no significant caseload increases. 1998 $ 1.1 million collected 2001 . $ 1.7 million collected · 150 % increase in the collection of restitution for criminal offenses. 1998 $ 59,239 collected 2001 $ 150,000+ collected · 1999 - 2000 - Lowest number of Sick Days used by employees out of any department in Harris County. Consistently among the lowest of Harris County Departments for the past 4 years. . Sound fiscal management with budget surpluses returned to the General Fund every year. Year Bude:et SurDlus 1998 $ 41,436 1999 $ 78,939 2000 $ 41.840 2001 $ 49,000 . Assembled and screened a variety of Social Service programs provided by both public and private agencies to offer rehabilitative services for troubled youth. The Court currently offers services in cooperation with over 30 different programs throughout Southeast Harris County: . Developed an automated case management system for juvenile offenders to allow for efficient and accurate monitoring of court ordered services and fee collection. . One of few Justice Courts that offer extended hours each day to allow for court business to be taken care of after normal work hours. Monday - Friday 8:00 am. - 8:00 pm. . Developed and implemented a plan for technological efficiencies that has reduced the time spent in court for most Class C offenders while providing tlte public with more accurate and reliable information pertaining to their individual situations. . As chair of the Justice Court Technology Committee for the past two years, Judge Ditta coordinated the plan for online court access. Plan is currently in final stages and should allow for court business to be conducted online by June 2002. * JUS,TI-CE' J-OURNAL - .... 0'-- ....... ..01:1._ '.___ __ ..._....... ~ ....... __... __ ....__. ~ b}~W Judge Louie Ditta Justice of the Peace Precinct 8, Place 2 VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 JUDGE LOUIE DITTA Harris County Justice of the Peace 8-2 **************** Civil Jurisdiction 281-488-7583 Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm . CIvil Suits · Proceedings to Enforce Deed . R~ictio~ .' · Fordble Enby and Detainer ' . ' Actions · Landlord I Tenant Disputes . Small Cairns', '~ . Suits Involving' '\ up to $5,OQO' ti " . . '.' ..... . 'I.. .... · Traffic Violations ,,' . : Issuan~ ~f Bad -,_ ,,' .Checks _ , ' · Trual}CY I ScJ:lool _ '.. yiolations -,:' ' '; _ / . c'Oass C.- ,;' ,;: ':. ',:' MisdemeanorS' .: '. .. t . .. . .J~venil!! Offenses ~' "A1~hc;iiTo~a~ ' . . Violations' . .....:~. ....: ~ . . ~'. '. ........ ~ ~::: >: .... ..;. ~......... .", , '.' .. .... . ,., ","=..' .::' NOVEMBER 2001 JUDGE LOUIE DITIA EARNS SECOND MOST OUTSTANDING RATING OUT OF 16 ~SCOUNTYJUSTICECOURTS ~ In the 2001 Judicial Evaluation poll, released in July 2001, the Houston Bar Association rated Judge Louie Ditta with the second most outstanding rating of the 16 Harris County Justice Courts. The Precinct 8 Court is located in the Clear Lake area and serves the communities of Clear Lake, Pasadena, Deer Park, LaPorte, Seabrook, Nassau Bay, Taylor Lake Village, EI Lago, Webster, Shoreacres and parts of Houston. - , The Houston Bar Judicial Evaluation, which has . been conducted for several years, requests members to evaluate the performance of each Harris County Judge on several factors. Judges are evaluated on their consistency in following the law, ability to rule decisively and timely, their courtesy and attentiveness towards witnesses, their demonstration of impartiality without regard to party contributions, race, gender or other bias, "'l1iis is a refCection of a great staff tnat is dedicated' to serving tne needS of tne yu6fi.c. " .',-~,ti(:\' " :, i,' ',;" (.i, 'il, ".., ,;",~';.-jl""':Ji! ,,- Ii) '~~J~~.'" '~','" 'f" ,. '0" ':.1 - {'>,; . , , f , , . ': . i~ ! ' I ' ,\~~ i~ .- '1..,.,:~ 'J -- the, use of attorneys time and the judge's work ethic and preparation in court. In addition, each judge is given an overall rating. The most outstanding ratings were given to Judge David Patronella in the Downtown Criminal Justice Center followed by Judge Louie Ditta. Judge Ditta has served as Justice of the Peace in Precinct 8 since, 1997 and the 2001 rating is the highest rating the Court has received. "This, is a reflection of a great staff that is dedicated to serving the needs of the public", Judge Ditta said. 'We have committed ourselves to operating a fair and efficient court that is courteous and effective." "I am proud and thankful that the Houston Bar Association has recognized the efforts of the dedicated employees that serve the Precinct 8 Justice Court," he said: Complete results can be found by selecting poll results at www.hba.ora. Justice Court Produces 150% Increase in the Collection of Restitution 2001 Projection to Exceed $150.000 Returned to Local Businesses ,,-' ,,_ Under the direction of presiding "jS' ... Judge Louie Ditta, the Precinct . " 8-2 Justice Court has increa~ed the restitution ~ e:. collected on insufficient checks by over 150%. The issuance of insufficient checks continues to be a concern within the business community. This criminal offense has a dramatic impact on the cost of doing business and affects the price of goods and services for all consumers. "In furtherance of our duties as your Justice Court, we strive to assist the community in the collection of restitution for the damages suffered in relation to criminal offenses," Judge Ditta stated. Although insufficient check filings have remained relatively steady over the last 4 years at about 2,000 filings per year, the court has significantly increased the amount of restitution collected. In 1998, the Court received 2004 filings for the offense of insufficient checks and collected $59,239,00 in restitution. This year, the court is on pace to receive 2034 filings and should, collect in excess of $150,000.00 on behalf of local merchants. Information packets for filing insufficient check charges are available upon request. For more information about filing insufficient check charges, you may contact Tracey Rushing, Check Department Coordinator, at 281-486-9713 ext. 21 . Tracey J. Rushing 1 e JUSTICE JOURNAL e ~ f, .::::. 1.... - 1"1' Juvenile Crime Up 54% for Current School Year The number of Juvenile Offenses being filed before Judge Louie Ditta is up 54% for the current school year compared to the same period last school year. Since classes began in August, through mid-November, the Court has received 234 non-traffic related filings on Juvenile offenders. This category of Juvenile Offenses includes but is not limited to Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, Minor in Possession of Alcohol, Tobacco or Drug Paraphernalia, Disorderly Conduct for fighting or use of Abusive Language, Assault, Disruption of School, Failure to attend School and Theft as well as many other Class C offenses. If the offender is found guilty of the offense, the court requires the offender to comply with several conditions of punishment. In addition to paying fines, costs of court and performing community service, the offender may be required to attend various counseling programs for drug or alcohol use, anger management or psychological counseling. Offenders may also be ordered to attend a .Prison Outreach" program where they ;~;. ;:;"': learn first hand the stories of~. " individuals who have taken the f wrong path. The .Prison 1i Outreach" progfam is designed ill: to inform young offenders of the consequences that face those Teresa Pavlicek & Jeanette McClure who fail to abide by the law. The Court also requires offenders to submit written essays on subjects relating to the offenses charged and to submit proof of written apologies given to teachers and school personnel that may have been affected by the offense. "The essays and apology letters requires the offender to reflect on what they have done wrong", said Judge Ditta. .It is my desire to affect a change of heart in the lives of these young offenders", he stated, .when that happens, it will affect a change in their behavior." If a juvenile offender fails to comply with the conditions ordered by the Court, a bench warrant may be issued for the offender to be brought before the Court. The offender could be held in contempt of a court order and referred to the Juvenile Courts for further disposition. In addition, the offender may have their driver's license suspended or the Court may prohibit them from ;;!I'.",~"'...; "",.-.. ~.;." obtaining a drivers license until ""..l'':''"r,,,''',.'';;!'';o.f.;:.;..l they have fully complied with the '::f..'V Cou.it's order. If you have any . questions or concerns' regarding iI';-:'::\, juvenile justice or the various ., referral, programs available, you may contact the Court's Juvenile Coordinators Teresa Pavlicek and Jeanette McClure at 281- 486-9713 extensions 20 or 24. Judge Louie Ditta teams up with Harris County Agencies to provide assistance for Parents and Families. of Troubled Children New TRIAD Court Liaison assianed to Precinct 8 Justice Court Jacqueline S1. Julian-Duke has been assigned to the Precinct 8 Justice Court to. provide assistance and guidance to the families of troubled children. She replaces Jeff Alexander, who has served in this role in Judge Ditta's Court since August 1999. In a cooperative effort with Harris County Children's Protective Services, Harris County Mental Health 'and Mental Retardation and the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department, the Precinct 8 Justice Court TRIAD Liaison is available to the families of Harris County to offer guidance and assistance with the various services available for dealing with their children. The services provided include Crisis Intervention, Agency Referral and follow-up, Individual 'and Family Therapy, Home Based Therapy, Mental Health Evaluations and Training and Educational Programs. The TRIAD Prevention Program was established in 1998 to intervene in a juvenile's behavior before they reached the point of entering the formal Juvenile JiJstice System. The 'partner agencies believe that by providing support and services to at-risk families through early intervention, families could work together to prevent delinquent behavior. This family- friendly approach provides the tools they need to get back on track. .Since it's inception, this program has several success stories," Judge Oitta said. .The key to deterring juvenile delinquency is early intervention" he stated. "This program has helped many families throughout Harris County to. work through their issues and avoid the path through the courts." The TRIAD services are available to everyone . within. Harris County regardless of whether criminal charges have been filed. If you have questions about the TRIAD program or would like to schedule an appointment with the TRIAD Court Liaison, you may contact Jeff Alexander at 281-486-9713 ext. 37 or Jacqueline St. Julian-Duke 281-481-9630. "i1"",. ~.,,~;. . ~i~ ;."'?"';:,.."..;~!t!~.:~tl:':'~,;''':' ti ..;.,pP.U~ BE;TTE.f':oICQURJ>r " "'.' . ~ ". I -s'4-" . lor. .~.... 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I "-. -....;. ~~~.,:9the[.Glvlr.I:,I\lgalj,on!S.: i..~ ,~. .~~ -~ I ~~tF;: .. ~:~:;~1\'~~~'.f~;I~J~.::.:~,:.~~ ~~~{~~;~ f,' ~.~. t7.... . . . . ':,:~;~,?l~~~f:;r.~~~'<f:t'i~:"~~l'<;:<~ Sandy Jones " . . .. ~t~~~,EEM~~,,~;~.~~.~;~.~'=i;,~ ~ YOUR JUSTICE COURT - YOUR TAX DOLLARS AT WORK -;:'r[,~:~!'~~~}.I,~.~.~.~~<:} ~ FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT i\ilill ~;;;CE CO;;;~~nGET ANALYSIS BUDG:~URT ~~;;;~: RE~::~ASE . . "Safurday.:::toain. 'i~5pm'~ ',~;~ '. ";:;;: ~~~~,~t~}:i;~~~~~,~~~~::~~~ 1998 4-,,:,.r..,J '''';:~-'~''ll.,..."....,... '~:i! ':~,:k~!f~~~i.fi;,~!~~~~~~ :1;t~~1 1999 . ,"~~tlssif; itlb;a~" .cardif:r.:'~' ,;,'IU :~.~~~~;r~~~ig~~~~k~h';~~l 2000 . 'W..OiiW'., . ..:{(.:"tj1: 'J_~~~,.I.a~vr.~~ jl;~~ ." .:~~~~~!ln~J;!93rN1~.'!.9;.~ . . .i'~~ . '(':";'for: Non'P.r6fit..GroiJp,s):~"'~;'~ 1 The end 01 year Budget Surplus is returned to the ..,! 11: ,'. ..\-' l(~ ~.~ .~; df;~' . ;.1...' "',.i.';,' If; Harris County General Fund lor reallocation ,!e '.,!~liil~t~~:.s'Sery[ce!S JSt.WYI":'\:" J"C!lr ..... . ....-"3: ,4 ~ JS....,,~' ."." ~ jl{~.Tir.ne~'P.up'pet:SHoW$. e~co)::;1: ~';.~~1~~.~:~~Jr;': -~:r~.t, !~;:.~k 7~;~1Ilr :~ DEED RESTRICTION ENFORCE:MENT Texas Legislature Adopts Residential Property Owners Protection Act Over the last several years, Justice Courts have seen an increase in the. number of Deed Restriction Enforcement actions being filed, mostly as a result' of increased development of restricted communities as well as the natural aging of many restricted neighborhoods. In response to a recent controversial case and concern regar.ding the authority of Homeowner Associations, The Texas Legislature passed the Residential Prooertv Owners Protection Act in the 2001 Legislative session. The Act makes significant changes to the procedural process for deed restriction enforcement including the requirement of notifying an owner by certified mail, describing the violation and giving the owner at least 30 days to cure' the violation. In addition, the Act gives a property owner a right to request a hearing before the Board of the Homeowners Association which must be held before a suit can be filed. The complete text of the Residential Property Owners Protection Act is located in Chapter 209 of the Texas Property Code. A complete listing of all Texas Statutes can be found under the caption Legislative Resources at www.capitol.state.tx.us. $ 647,643 $ 727,757 $ 729,370 $ 41,436 1998 $1,153;490 $ 78,939 1999 $ 1,369,884 Justice Journal ....................*...... Volume 1, Issue 1 November 2001 Published By: Judge Louie Ditta Justice of the Peace Precinct 8, Place 2 Edited By: . Tracey J. Rushing STAFF Angela Allen. Noel Benedetto Judy Ghormley Sandy Jones . Beth Kessler Pam Manning Maria Montano Jeanette McClure Susan Pacifico Teresa Pavlicek Mitzi Perez Tara Reese Jomarie Rodriquez Tracey Rushing + 18.8 % + 18.5 % $ 41,840 2000 '$ 1,622,851 3 JUDGE LOUIE DITTA Justice of the Peace Precinct 8, Place 2 16603 Buccaneer Ln. Houston, Texas 77062 Mailing Address Goes Here PRSRT STD u.s. Postage PAID Houston, Tx Permit #1619 PUT YOUR CLEAR LAKE COURTHOUSE TO ,WORK FOR YOU HARRIS COUNTY COU'RTHOUSE CLEAR LAKE ANNEX Judge Louie Ditta - Justice of the Peace (281) 488-8780 . Commissioner Jim Fonteno (281) 488-4678 Paul Bettencourt - Tax Assessor (713) 368-2000 Sheriff Tommy Thomas (281) 488-4717 Beverly Kaufman - Harris County Clerk (281) 486-7250 Constable Bill Bailey (281) 488-4040 Freeman Memorial Branch Library (281) 488-1906 PUT YOUR CLEAR LAKE COURTHOUSE TO WORK FOR YOU e e , e e OATH OF OFFICE I, LOIJ i eA. Ditta , do solemnly swear (or affirm), that I will ~qithfully execute the duties of 'the office of Mumclpal Court Judge , of the City of La Porte, state of Texas, and will to the best of my ability to preserve, protect and defend the constitution and laws of the United states and of this state and the Charter and ordinances of this City; and I furthermore solemnly swear (or affirm) that I have not directly or indirectly paid, offered, or promised to contribute any money, or valuable thing, or promised any public office or employment, as a reward to secure my appointment or the confirmation thereof. So help me :'_God. ~ ~/' . subscrib~fore me this th~day swo],f: rd of 1... - ... ~ ()):J:/1/LJ (), 10 LII/ Nota y Public in and for the State of Texas r---------~----------------~----~---------.------~------~--------------------------------------------.----------------------------------------------, I I ~e ~tnte of 1[exas . Statement of Appointed Officer - I. Loui e A; "Di tta . do 8Olemnl~ swear ror affirmJ. rhafl have rlor *"11.. or Ind'l~bI paid. otltted. promised fo pay. ClOflfrlbufed. or PrOhllsed to confrlbure anv monl'" or thIns of value. or promised any pubUc otfice or emplcwrnenf. as a reward 10 secure mv apPOin.menf or GOhflnnaflon fhereof. so help Jne God. of the Munici Orrlce fo WlIlch l\PPOlnfed La Porte/Harris City aud/or Coun.v e d-lJo-r- -fff . I ----------~----------------------------------------------------------------------------______________________________________________________._J I SWORN TO and subscrlhed before me by affiant on this %l'? day of ", e e OATH OF OFFICE I, Den; se C. Mitrano , do solemnly swear (or affirm), that I will faithfully ~xecute the duties of 'the office of Alternate Munlclpal Court Judge , of the City of La Porte, state of Texas, and will to the best of my ability to preserve, protect and defend the constitution and laws of the United states and of this state and the Charter and ordinances of this City; and I furthermore solemnly swear (or affirm) that I have not directly or indirectly paid, offered, or promised to contribute any money, or valuable thing, or promised any public office or employment, as a 'reward to secure my appointment or the confirmation thereof. So help me :,:God. Sworn to and subscribed before me this the____ day of Notary Public in and for the State of Texas - - r---------~--------------------------------------~----~--------------------------------------- '-~-------------l 'aQJe ~tatt of ~exa5 I I Statement of Appointed Officer I. Denise C. Mitrano. . do solemnlv swear for atffnnJ. fltaI.1 blue lJor .un.. or Indlrufw paid. offered. promised to paVe oonfrlbofed. or PrOmised to confrlbure 8hY hlDnB~ or .hlnd of value. or promised any public otftu or eRlPlcwrnenr. a, a reward'o ,ecure mv apPOIntment or cohffnnaflon fbereof. &0 help me God. Afflanf's S/in'-ure Alternate Judge of the Municipal Court Office to Wblc:h Awolnred La Porte/Harris C/W aud/or Counlv SWORN TO and subscrlhed before me by affiant on this day of ,19 . .. Sigutoro DC PCZSOll Adm1oIs1crin& Oalh ---. PrlDIed Name. I 'I1t1a I --------------------~-----~ ,. e e OATH OF OFFICE I, Thoma ~ G _ R i ChE1Y , do solemnly swear Cor affirm), that I will.!aithful~y' e~ecute the duties of 'the office of Alt.ernate Munlclpal Court Judge , of the City of La Porte, state o'f Texas, and will to the best of my ability to preserve, protect and defend the constitution and laws of the United states and of this state and the Charter and ordinances of this City; and I furthermore solemnly swear Cor affirm) that I have not directly or indirectly paid, offered, or promised to contribute any money, or valuable thing, or promised. any public office or employment, as a reward to secure my appointment or the confirmation thereof. So help me :'.God. Sworn to and subscribed before me this the____ day of Notary Public in and for the State of Texas r------------------------------------------------~--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, I 'aQJe ~tate of 'llCtXa.6 . I Statement of Appointed Officer I. Thomas G. Richey " . do 801e,"nf~ ~welM' (or l'tfrmJ. Ilta' ,I bwe liar lIreerl.. - or 'ndlretew paid. offered. pl"O.nlsed to P2W. oonfrlbufed. or promised fo contrlbure 8'ny mDnB~ 01' .hlns 04 varue. or promised an51' public office or enlPllWfnenf. 8S & reward,o secure 'nv BPPOIntmenr or cohffnnafloh tbereof. so help me God. I Affiant's SI"nalure I . I Alternate Judge of the Municipal Court I , - Otrfce to Wblch Awolnred La Porte/Harris - elrv 811d/or Counflf SWORN TO and subscrlhed before me by affiant on 1hls day of 19 e . -. Signaturo or PersCQ ^~ll 0A1h --.-- PrloIIld Nam~ 'Y1do l__________~________ .. ---"-------, ...-- . e , , - . e MAY MEETING DATES May 7 - Special Called Meeting to Declare Election Results May 13 - Cancel Regular Scheduled Meeting May 20 - Special Called Meeting to Conduct Regular Business May 27 - Cancel Regular Scheduled Meeting Due to Memorial Day e -.- e. '- ) . CONSENT AGENDA .