HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes of 11-12-98 (1)City of La Porte Comprehensive Plan Update Steering Committee Minutes of November 12, 1998
Members Present: Roy Baldwin, Deotis Gay, Peter Griffiths, Pat Muston, Chester Pool, Steve Valerius, Betty Waters
Members Absent: David Brady, Barbara Jenks, Martha Love, Brian Moore,
Imogene Pulleine, John Tomerlin, Gary Wigginton, John Paul Zemanek City Staff Present: John Joerns, Doug Kneupper, Peggy Lee
I. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 7:15 PM by Chairperson Steve
Valerius.
II. Administer Oath of Office to Committee Members David Brady, Peter Griffiths, Barbara Jenks, Steve Valerius, and John Paul Zemanek.
Peggy Lee administered the Oath of Office to Steve Valerius (Peter
Griffiths attended the meeting but was not present for the Oath of Office.) III. Consider Approval of November 5, 1998, Minutes.
A motion was made by Pat Muston to approve the November 5, 1998,
Minutes. The motion was seconded by Chester Pool. All were in favor and the motion passed. IV. Discuss Assets, Issues, Improvements and Priorities Noted During
the October 27, 1998, Community Forum.
Bret Keast, of Wilbur Smith Associates, led the Commission in discussions regarding the issues noted during the community forum.
V. Discuss Preparation of Goals and Objectives.
The Committee assigned the following goals and objectives: Drainage
Goal: Explore creative uses of drainage water. Objective 1: Create aesthetic/recreation uses with detention ponds. Objective 2: Storage for fire protection.
Comprehensive Plan Update Steering Committee Minutes of November 12, 1998 Page 2 of 4 Objective 3: Collect and treat prior to releasing; environmental protection; EPA guidelines (NPDES). Objective 4: Comply with TNRCC regulations regarding non-point
source pollution.
Objective 5: Acquire property for retention ponds. Objective 6: Irrigation of public lands, i.e. parks. Act. Lomax area; also see issues.
Goal: Design drainage facilities for safety.
Objective 1: Evaluate existing conditions. Objective 2: Research other city’s programs. Objective 3: Standards for entry/exit facilities.
Goal: Public awareness – drainage goes to bay.
Objective 1: Education program Act. Stencil storm drainage. Goal: Public Health
Objective 1: Programs for mosquito control.
Water Goal: Quality of drinking water; SE water purification plant; C of H plant;
10% groundwater. Objective 1: Treat to standards; water quality. Objective 2: Coordinate/oversight over water plant. Objective 3: Capacity vs. growth; expansion last to 2030. Objective 4: Continue monitoring.
Objective 5: Codes; back flow preventer. Goal: Adequate water pressure. Objective 1: Ensure sufficient wells and pumps (location). Maintenance – ongoing and continuous.
Goal: Water Conservation Objective 1: Conservation plan; water saving devices, codes. Objective 2: Education/outreach program – credits. Objective 3: Response to repairs/leaks.
Goal: Long Range Water Supply Goal: Adequate Infrastructure Objective 1: Fire hydrants – spacing.
Goal: Adequate Capital Funding
Comprehensive Plan Update Steering Committee Minutes of November 12, 1998 Page 3 of 4 Wastewater Goal: Prevent Infiltration
Objective 1: Comply with codes.
Objective 2: Rehabilitation program. Objective 3: Ongoing maintenance Goal: Utilize effluent rather than releasing to bay.
Objective 1: Irrigate lands, i.e. golf course, parks, etc.
Objective 2: Assure maximum achievable quality of effluent treatment prior to discharge. Goal: Ensure adequate capacity.
Objective 1: Project population growth and capacity needs.
Objective 2: Adequate space for expansion – buffering. Objective 3: Prevent infiltration. Objective 4: Conserve water; conserve wastewater. Objective 5: Regulate use of system; dumping.
Objective 6: Adequate sizing of infrastructure.
Goal: Prevent Overflows. Objective 1: Adequate sizing. Objective 2: Well/lift station capacities.
Objective 3: Infiltration.
Goal: Adequate capital funding. Lighting
Goal: Adequate street lighting. Objective 1: Assess existing conditions. Objective 2: Maintain existing lighting. Objective 3: Replacement program; energy efficient (mercury-
sodium). Objective 4: Public awareness – who to call. Act. North side. Goal: Lighting of public buildings/facilities – safety.
Act. motion detectors. Act. Sylvan Beach. Goal: Aesthetic treatment considerations. Objective 1: Ornamental lighting in key areas; hotel/motel tax.
Objective 2: HL&P – decorative in subdivisions; coordinate with HL&P; maintain street poles. Goal: Coordination with State, County, HL&P & School District.
Comprehensive Plan Update Steering Committee Minutes of November 12, 1998 Page 4 of 4 Objective 1: Regular methods. The Committee will continue to assign goals at the next meeting.
VI. Discuss Upcoming Meeting Dates. The committee agreed to meet again in the Council Chambers at 7:00 PM on November 16th, Other meetings were previously scheduled for
November 30th, and December 7th. VII. Adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:20 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Peggy Lee Secretary Comprehensive Plan Update Steering Committee
Approved on this 30th day of November, 1998. Steve Valerius
Chairperson
Comprehensive Plan Update Steering Committee