2017-07-10 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council Minutes

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(b) Consider approval or other action appointing Gideon Jones to fill a vacancy on the Airport Advisory Committee in Position 3, with a term expiring August 31, 2019— P. Fogarty (c) Consider approval or other action appointing Thomas Deen to fill a vacancy on the Zoning Board of Adjustment in Position 2, with a term expiring on August 31, 2018— P. Fogarty (d) Consider approval or other action of Pay Request No. 1, to Oakland Land and Development Co., in an amount not to exceed $66,547.28 pursuant to Local Government Code Chapter 380 Agreement between Oakland Land and Development Co., and the City of La Porte dated March 27, 2017—T. Leach (e) Consider approval or other action to reject bid for Bid #17019 Digester Aeration System Modification for Little Cedar Bayou Wastewater Treatment Plant, reduce the scope of work and re-bid project— D. Pennell (d) Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Greenscapes Six, LLC., for sidewalk repair and replacement for unit prices bid — D. Pennell Councilmember Engelken made a motion to approve Consent Agenda Items pursuant to staff recommendations. Councilmember K. Martin seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0. 7. AUTHORIZATION (a) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance amending "Appendix A Fees" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Texas, pertaining to EMS charges for services rendered in areas outside of corporate limits of La Porte, by increasing "Non-Member Fees (Per Event)"— R. Nolen Emergency Medical Services Chief Ray Nolen presented a summary. Councilmember Zemanek made a motion to increase the "Non-Member Fees (Per Event)" for EMS from $1,500 per response to $5,000 per response. Councilmember Earp seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0. Prior to Council action Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 2017-3679: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING "APPENDIX A, FEES," OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, PERTAINING TO CHARGES FOR SERVICES RENDERED IN AREAS OUTSIDE OF THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF LA PORTE BY INCREASING "NON-MEMBER FEE (PER EVENT);" CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; CONTAINING A REPLEALING CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. 8. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION (a) Discussion and possible action regarding future options for expansion of the Recreation and Fitness Center, and provide staff direction for budgeting purposes— R. Epting Parks and Recreation Director Rosalyn Epting presented a summary. Council directed Staff to bring back costs for the three different options presented excluding additional equipment and staffing. (b) Discussion and possible action regarding options for additional lighting for Main Street and Broadway Street; and provide staff direction for budgeting purposes— R. Epting Parks and Recreation Director Rosalyn Epting presented a summary. Page 2 of 4 July 10, 2017, Council Meeting Minutes