Nederland City Council Report

Nederland City Council Report
6/26/2006
By
Jeffrey J. Ortiz

On June 26, 2006, the Nederland City Council held their last meeting of the month at City Hall.

The first item of business was to call the meeting to order and to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on June 12, 2006. Councilman Tim Sheffield was not in attendance due to work conflict at the previous meeting so he abstained from the vote.

Mayor Dick Nugent recognized Mr. Randy Lege of Boy Scout troop 232 and the scouts and explained the process of the meeting.

Council then considered action regarding a request from Nikki Brackin concerning the property at 8214 Airline Drive. Mrs. Brackin explained that she thought that the propert was a “health hazard”. She stated that the owner of this property has done nothing to better the property or has the owner cleaned up after the hurricane. After her presentation Mr. Andre’ Wimer, City Manager stated that the City is following steps by the State law to get this problem resolve. Council did not take any action on this request.

Council then approved action regarding a request from the Recovery Coalition of Southeast Texas, LLC for a financial commitment ($0.43) to compensate Bracewell & Giuliani, LLP and the Ben Barnes Group for their effort on behalf of the hurricane recovery cause for Southeast Texas. City Manager stated that the group was beneficial to recovery efforts. Council approved to reimburse $7,491.46 to this group as a one time payment.

Council then received comments regarding the Consumer Confidence Report.

Council then approved an agreement with DRC Emergency Services, LLC for debris removal services and approved an agreement with Beck Disaster Recovery, Inc for debris removal management services in the event of another hurricane.

Council then approved to keep all current appointments on the Planning and Zoning Commission, Construction Board of Appeals and the Firefighters’ Civil Service Commission.

Council then approved a payment to LaBiche Architectectural Group, INC in the amount of $ 1,761.00 for architectural services through May 31, 2006 on the Fire Station and Recreation Center. Also approved were payments to Schaumburg & Polk, Inc. in the amount of $ 4,895.00 for generator study that recommended the needs for city buildings and in the amount of $1,350.00 for the 2005 collection system rehabilitation concerning a sewer line project.

Council then retired into an Executive Session to discuss personnel appointments. After about a 15 minute session council reconvened at 6:55 P.M and reappointed the City Clerk, Chief of Police, Director of Finance, City Judge and City Attorney.

Council adjourned at 7:00 P.M.