2016-06-13 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council Minutes

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(f) Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the resale of Lot 23, Block 1219 Town of La Porte; Lot 24, Block 1219 and Tract 18, 19 and 20, Town of La Porte — K. Powell (g) Consider approval or other regarding acquisition of the power and cooling component for the City's technology infrastructure update project — R. Valdez Councilmember Engelken moved to approve the Consent Agenda items pursuant to staff recommendations. Councilmember Leonard seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0. 7. AUTHORIZATIONS (a) Consider approval or other action authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District for property tax collection services — M. Dolby Finance Director Michael Dolby presented a summary. Ms. Piggot, with Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District, presented a summary for property tax collection services. Councilmember Engelken commented he would like to see a penalty clause in the Interlocal Agreement. Councilmember Earp asked where the records will be retained. Ms. Piggot responded on a virtual server at the technology building for Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District, and back-up tapes are kept on-site and also off-site in Dallas. Councilmember Zemanek made a motion to authorize the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District for property tax collection services. Councilmember Clausen seconded. Councilmember Earp made a motion to amend the main motion to direct staff to continue searching for a future employee to fill the City's Tax Manager position. Councilmember Kaminski seconded. MOTION PASSED 6/3. Ayes: Councilmembers Zemanek, Earp, Kaminski, K. Martin, J. Martin and Engelken Nays: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Leonard and Clausen Absent: None The amended motion for Council's consideration is as follows: to authorize the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District for property tax collection services, and to continue the search for an employee to fill the City's position of Tax Manager. Councilmember Kaminski seconded. MOTION PASSED 7/2. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Zemanek, Earp, Leonard, K. Martin, J. Martin and Engelken Nays: Councilmembers Engelken and Kaminski Absent: None (b) Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the Brook Agency, Inc., for turn -key presentation of the entertainment production for the City of La Porte 125th Anniversary Celebration — T. Leach Assistant City Manager Traci Leach presented a summary. Councilmember Zemanek asked if the City Attorney reviewed the contract. Ms. Leach responded yes. Page 2 of 5 June 13, 2016, Council Meeting Minutes