HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-10-2025 Transfer Station agendaTRANSFER STATION AD HOC COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
Monday, March 10, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Transfer Station Ad Hoc Committee to be held on March
10, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte,
Texas, for the purpose of considering the following agenda items. All agenda items are subject to
action.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CITIZEN COMMENT
(Generally limited to five minutes per person; in accordance with state law, the time may be
reduced if there is a high number of speakers or other considerations.)
3. APPROVE THE MINUTES
3.a Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve the minutes of the October
2,2024, meeting. [Lee Woodward, City Secretary]
4. COMMITTEE CHARGE, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION
Approve recommendations to the City Council from the Committee for the April 5, 2025,
budget retreat.
The Committee was charged as follows:
Purpose: To establish an ad hoc committee to investigate the feasibility, design, location,
and financial implications of building a garbage transfer station in the city of La Porte. The
committee will evaluate various aspects of the proposed project, including economic impact,
community benefits, environmental sustainability, and design aesthetics. It is necessary to
assess the feasibility, optimal location, potential benefits, cost implications, and impacts on
staffing levels and equipment usage associated with establishing a garbage transfer station;
and an ad hoc committee can provide a focused and thorough examination of these factors,
engaging with relevant stakeholders and experts to ensure a comprehensive study.
Objectives
The objectives of the committee shall be to:
• Need: Determine if there is a need for a garbage transfer station in the city of La Porte.
• Feasibility: Conduct a feasibility study to assess the practicality and economic viability of
establishing a garbage transfer station.
• Location: Identify and evaluate potential locations within the city for the garbage transfer
station, considering factors such as accessibility, environmental impact, and community
acceptance.
• Benefits: Analyze the potential benefits to the city and its residents, including improved
waste management, environmental protection, and enhanced service delivery.
• Long-term savings: Estimate long-term savings in operational costs, including reductions
in transportation expenses, landfill fees, and equipment maintenance.
• Short-term savings: Identify any immediate cost savings or efficiencies that could be
realized through the establishment of the garbage transfer station.
• Impact on staffing and equipment usage: Assess the impact on current staffing levels and
equipment usage, including potential changes in job roles, training requirements, and
equipment needs.
5. ADJOURN
If, during the course of the meeting and discussion of any items covered by this notice,
Transfer Station Ad Hoc Committee determines that a closed or executive session of the
Committee is required, then such closed meeting will be held as authorized by Texas
Government Code, Chapter 551, Section 551.071 consultation with counsel on legal
matters; Section 551.072 - deliberation regarding purchase, exchange, lease or value of real
property; Section 551.073 - deliberation regarding a prospective gift; Section 551.074 -
personnel matters regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment,
duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; Section 551.076 -
implementation of security personnel or devices; Section 551.087 - deliberation regarding
economic development negotiation; Section 651.089 - deliberation regarding security
devices or security audits, and/or other matters as authorized under the Texas Government
Code. If a closed or executive session is held in accordance with the Texas Government
Code as set out above, the Committee will reconvene in open session in order to take
action, if necessary, on the items addressed during executive session.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or
services are requested to contact the City Secretary's Office (281-470-5021) three working
days prior to the meeting for appropriate arrangements.
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.127, on a regular, non -emergency basis,
members may attend and participate in the meeting remotely by video conference. Should
that occur, a quorum of the members will be physically present at the location noted above
on this agenda.
CERTIFICATE
I, Lee Woodward, City Secretary, do hereby certify that a copy of the March 10, 2025,
Transfer Station Ad Hoc Committee agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board, a
place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the City's
website, www.LaPorteTX.gov, in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
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