HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-29-15 Drainage and Flooding Committee Meeting minutesMIKE CLAUSEN
Chairman
JAY MARTIN
Vice -Chairman
CHUCK ENGELKEN
Member
DARYLLEONARD
Member
MINUTES OF DRAINAGE AND FLOODING COMMITTEE
JUNE 29, 2015
DANNY EARP
Alternate Member
The Drainage and Flooding Committee of the City of La Porte met on Monday, June 29, 2015, at
the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at 5:00 p.m. to
consider the following items of business:
1. Call to Order
Chairman Mike Clausen called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. The following members of the
Drainage and Flooding Committee were present: Vice -Chairman Jay Martin, Committee members
Chuck Engelken, Daryl Leonard, and Alternate member Danny Earp. Staff Present: Traci Leach,
Tim Tietjens, Sharon Harris and Bob Eng.
2. Authorizations
(a) Consider approval or other action regarding minutes of the Drainage and Flooding Committee
Meeting held on March 30, 2015 — S. Harris
Committee Member Engelken moved to approve the minutes as presented. Committee Member
Leonard seconded. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Chairman Clausen, Vice Chairman Jay Martin and Committee
members Engelken and Leonard
Nays: None
Absent: None
3. Staff Reports
(a) Discussion of Drainage Projects in the City of La Porte — B. Eng
Planning and Development Director Tim Tietjens presented a synopsis on the recent heavy rain
events.
City Engineer/Inspection Service Manager Bob Eng provided a summary for discussion of Drainage
Projects and Administrative Drainage Projects in the City of La Porte for the following projects.
F216 Phase II —Watershed Improvements (W. Madison St. to 450' South of W. Main St.)
City Engineer/Inspection Services Manager Bob Eng provided an update on the F216 Phase II —
Watershed Improvements (W. Madison St. to 450' South of W. Main St.).
Alternate Member Earp asked if trees will be replanted after environmental clearance is obtained.
Public Works Director Dave Mick responded yes and Planning and Development Director Tim
Tietjens provide the location where the trees are to be located.
N. P Street Culvert Replacement Project
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City Engineer/Inspection Service Manager Bob Eng provided an update on the N. P Street Culvert
Replacement Project. There were no questions from Committee Members
N. D Street to Sens Road Ditch De -Silting Project
City Engineer/Inspection Service Manager Bob Eng provided an update on the N. D Street to Sens
Road Ditch De -Silting project. There were no questions from Committee Members.
Browning/Golden Drainage Improvements Project
City Engineer/Inspection Service Manager Bob Eng provided an update on the Browning/Golden
Drainage Improvements Project. There were no questions from Committee Members
D Street Ultimate Outfall Project
City Engineer/Inspection Service Manager Bob Eng provided an update on the D Street Ultimate
Outfall Project. There were no questions from Committee Members
TX Dot/Broadway Remote Maintenance Contract
City Engineer/Inspection Service Manager Bob Eng provided an update on the TX Dot/Broadway
Remote Maintenance Contract. Vice -Chairman Martin asked what the overlay project consist of. Mr.
Eng responded at least two inches or more of hot mix at Wharton Weems south of Broadway.
CLP Bulkhead
City Engineer/Inspection Service Manager Bob Eng provided an update on the CLP Bulkhead at
Happy Harbor. Vice -Chairman Martin questioned the ultimate objective of the project. Planning and
Development Director Tim Tietjens informed an existing bulkhead washed out and there is a risk of
literally losing the bulkhead and permanently losing property line.
S. 3rd Street Project (Fairmont to Main)
City Engineer/Inspection Service Manager Bob Eng provided an update on the S. 3,d Street
(Fairmont to Main) Project. Vice -Chairman Martin asked the expected completion date for the
project. Public Works Director Dave Mick responded approximately another 30 days. Committee
member Leonard asked if the budget is being maintained well. Mr. Mick responded yes, well with a
couple of issues that need to be negotiated.
W. D Street Channel Improvements.
City Engineer/Inspection Service Manager Bob Eng provided an update on the W. D Street
Channel Improvements Project. There were no questions from Committee Members.
W. D Street Channel Protection
City Engineer/Inspection Service Manager Bob Eng provided an update on the W. D Street
Channel Protection Project. There were no questions from Committee Members.
F101 Drainage Channel (at Pipeline Corridor)
City Engineer/Inspection Service Manager Bob Eng provided an update on the F101 Drainage
Channel (at Pipeline Corridor) Project. There were no questions from Committee Members.
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Brookglen Detention Basins
City Engineer/Inspection Service Manager Bob Eng provided an update on the Brookglen Detention
Basins Project. There were no questions from Committee Members.
Sens Road Reconstruction
City Engineer/Inspection Service Manager Bob Eng provided an update on the Sens Road
Reconstruction. There were no questions from Committee Members.
Pedestrian Bridge at Lakes at Fairmont Greens
City Engineer/Inspection Service Manager Bob Eng provided an update on the Pedestrian Bridge at
Lakes at Fairmont Greens Project. There were no questions from Committee Members.
MS4 Permit
City Engineer/Inspection Service Manager Bob Eng provided an update on the MS4 Permit. There
were no questions from Committee Members.
(b) Discussion of Drainage Concerns in the City of La Porte — B. Eng
Committee member Leonard commented during the recent rain events he noticed considerable
retention of water in the ditches on Fairmont Parkway and asked if Harris County Flood Control
District has plans on repairing elevation for better drainage. Mr. Eng responded he will contact
Harris County Flood Control District and inquire about the drainage concern. In addition, Mr. Eng
advised if water remains more than seventy-two hours, Harris County Flood Control District will
consider it to be a problem. Public Works Director Dave Mick advised Harris County Flood Control
District has been contacted to work various ditches on County roads; work has been performed on
S. 16th Street for a number of weeks; and work is complete on N. 11th and N. 12th Streets. In
addition, Mr. Mick advised a prioritized list of projects for ditches will be sent to the County as per
their request.
Vice -Chairman Martin asked if rainfall can be measured around the City of La Porte. Planning and
Development Director Tim Tietjens responded yes, there is a website for Harris County with
transducers that measures rainfall on fifteen minute increments. Vice Chairman Martin asked if
there are any other major projects need to be continued in the City of La Porte after the S. 3rd Street
Project. Planning and Development Director Tim Tietjens responded yes, F216 Phase II and F101.
Alternate Member Earp requested the F216 Phase II and F101 Projects remain priority and to have
Harris County Flood Control District provide some type of relief for drainage in Lomax.
Chairman Clausen asked when the Pasadena Land Swap Project will begin. Planning and
Development Director Tim Tietjens informed, the City of Pasadena Public Works Director advised
they are 8 months away from bidding construction. Committee member Engelken asked when the
entrance to Brookwood will be moved farther east as per the agreement with the City of Pasadena,
and commented on the amount of dirt on the roadway from dump trucks of contractors. Mr. Tietjens
responded he will research and confirm when the entrance will be moved farther east and contact
the contractors regarding the dirt in the roadway. Committee member Engelken then asked if the
City of Pasadena will build a detention pond with the upcoming HEB grocery store. City
Engineer/Inspection Service Manager Bob Eng responded yes there are two detention ponds that
exist and Harris County Flood Control District has approved the drainage plans.
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4. Set date for next Drainage and Flooding Committee Meeting
The Committee members set the next meeting date tentatively for September 21, 2015 at 5:00 p.m.
5. Committee Comments
Alternate Member Earp thanked Public Works Director Dave Mick for assistance with debris in one
of the ditches before a rain event and Chairman Clause commented the drainage improvements on
Farrington Blvd., and Fleetwood Dr. have worked wonders during rain events.
6. Adjourn
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
S aron arris, Assistant City Secretary
Passed and approved 1 st day of September 2015.
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Ch an, Mike lausen
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