Hi everyone!
I'm just back from vacation, rejuvenated and ready to forge ahead, in meeting and solving our problems. Being able to pause for reflection is a very healthy and refreshing thing, and I hope you all had time for that this summer.
The meeting opened at 6 pm, with all Council members present except Mr. Nelson. Senior Pastor Edwin L. Bamberg of Spirit and Truth Family Worship Center gave the invocation.
I was proud to present a proclamation recognizing the Texas Court Reporters Association, who will be having their Board of Directors Retreat at South Shore Harbour Resort August 14-16th. Thanks to Councilman Baron for putting this item on the agenda.
The NASA Go Texan Committee made a presentation, requesting that we renew our Ranch Hand level of sponsorship for the Rodeo in 2010. Our sponsorship helps provide for scholarships for CCISD and Friendswood High School students.
There were no Public Hearings. The Item about the Bed-and-Breakfast request for Palomino Road was pulled and will be rescheduled.
Citizens Request for Hearing Before City Council. Four citizens spoke to Council about flooding-related items, in various parts of town.
Councilwoman Sanborn told of a new state law against the operation of cell phones in school zones, so everyone please be careful!
Councilman Paulissen announced that the Calder Road change-over had been rescheduled by TXDot, in favor of being clear for the last week of summer shopping in Galveston. Originally scheduled for the weekend of August 15-16, it was rescheduled for the weekend close to September 13. It has now been rescheduled again and is now officially scheduled for the weekend of August 28th. Councilman Paulissen was helpful in getting it moved back to August, as he initiated an email campaign and contacted TXDot to complain to them about it being moved back to September.
City Engineer Jack Murphy showed his new Flooding Update Report. The report is quite comprehensive, covering all the flood districts in the City. Council persons were able to ask Mr. Murphy very specific questions about your part of town, which allows you to see theto answers in detail on Channel 16. You should be able to find his report on the City website, or you may submit a request for public information to get a copy. Your request should be emailed Diana Stapp at DStapp@leaguecity.com.
Thanks,
Jack.
In New Business, we voted to revise a 1987 water supply agreement with the Galveston County Water Control and Improvement District. setting the price of an emergency water supply at a maximum of $1.50 a gallon. We hope we never have to use this!
Council okayed funds to pay a company called CDM for their assessment work on the water plant on Highway 3 in Webster. Staff has drained and sanitized the tank, which contained one million gallons of water that had been stored there for four years, and are in the process of pumping water from under the tank with sump pumps. CDM will be testing the whole electrical system soon. We don't know yet what the complete price will be to repair the pump station; we hope to know by the end of next week. I am getting updates regularly and this is my first priority. On completion of CDM's work, the City will be be looking for a firm to assess our whole water system.
Council was notified by Director of Land Management Allender that there will be co-operative discussions between League City, Friendswood, and Webster, regarding the area where the three communities have mutual interests north of Clear Creek and west of I-45. This includes Clear Creek Shores and others on the Harris County side of League City. Council unanimously approved this activities, as those residents have often felt like orphans in the past.
After Executive Session, when Council reconvened, Councilman Phalen motioned that a Mediation Team, representing the City, be appointed to begin meetings with the citizens of Glen Cove to find a solution for the on-going bridge issue. The committee will be made up of City Attorney Polanco, Councilman Paulissen, City Administrator Jahns, and Director of Land Management Allender. Seconded by Councilman Baron, vote 6-0. At this time, there is already one lawsuit about the Bridge, and another threatened by the Glen Cove HOA.
Well, tweak the last few days before school starts, and please watch for CHILDREN and NO CELLPHONES IN SCHOOL ZONES!
Give a wave to all the City employees who are working hard to make our City a great place to live!!
Toni Randall
Mayor
League City
