06-17-2003 Bayport Expansion Review Committee Meeting

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~* ~~ MINUTES OF THE BAYPORT EXPANSION OPPOSITION COMMITTEE MAY 29, 2003 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Engelken at 6:00 p.m. Members of the Committee Present: Chairperson Chuck Engelken, Councilmembers Mike Mosteit and Peter Griffiths Members Absent: None Members of City Executive Staff and City Employees Present: Assistant City Manager John Joerns and City Secretary Martha Gillett 2. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMiJNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND TAXPAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE PORT OF HOUSTON EXPANSION REVIEW COMMITTEE There were not any petitions, remonstrances, communications, or citizens wishing to address Council. Let the record show there were no citizens present. 3. DISCUSS AND REVIEW FINAL ENVIItONMENTAL IlVIPACT STUDY FOR THE PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY'S PROPOSED BAYPORT SHIP CHANNEL CONTAINER/CRUISE TERMINAL The committee discussed the final document at length. It was the consensus of the committee that they want to be sure all the previous items of adverse affect, listed in the previous letter from Council, have been addressed in the final study. The committee agreed to do the following: Review the Executive Summary of the Final Environmental Impact Study. Set up another meeting in three weeks to further discuss. Next meeting is scheduled for June 17, 2003. The committee will provide City Council with a progress update at City Council meetings. Invite Mr. Jenkins and Commissioner Jimmy Burke to the next meeting. 4. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business discussed. 5. COMMITTEE COMMENTS The committee had no further comments.