1998-08-10 Regular Meeting and Workshop of City Council

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e e Council Meeting Minutes 8-10-98 - Page 2 Jeff Litchfield and Alex Osmond presented a plaque to Gay Collins and recognized her as the Employee of the Quarter for April, May and June 1998. Mr. Litchfield and Mr. Osmond noted that Ms. Collins is very deserving of this award and often goes above and beyond the call of duty for her position. Buddy Jacobs and Louis Rigby presented a watch to Jesus Gustavo Alfaro and recognized him as the Employee of the Year for 1997. Mr. Jacobs noted that Mr. Gustavo has been a dedicated employee of the City for eight years and has displayed an outstanding attitude towards his job. It was noted that Mr. Alfaro has accepted a position with the City of San Antonio and will be greatly missed in La Porte. 6. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANC~, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CmZENS AND TAX PAYERS WISIllNG TO ADDRESS COUNCIL Glenn Angel, 5210 West Rd., Baytown, Texas requested to speak during the Workshop portion on Tax Increment Financing. Spero Pomonis, 218 Bay Colony Dr., La Porte, Texas addressed Council regarding their recent appointments to Boards and Commissions. He urged Council to better screen candidates being appointed to Boards and Commissions. He stated he was not pleased with recent appointments. Steve Valarius, 140 Hazel, La Porte, Texas addressed Council on behalf of The Old 146 Committee. Mr. Valarius stated the committee is concerned about the future development around the Bay Forest Golf Course. The Old 146 Committee would like to see more upscale homes, which would enhance the area near the Golf Course. He further stated The Old 146 Committee is not in favor of Tax Increment Financing. 7. Council considered an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to approve a contract between the City of La Porte and Dr. Oscar Boultinghouse, M.D., to serve as Medical Director of the Division of Emergency Medical Services of the City of La Porte. Fire Chief Joe Sease presented summary and recommendation. City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 98-2270 - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND DR. OSCAR BOULTINGHOUSE, M.D., TO SERVE AS MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF THE DMSION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilperson G~ to approve the Ordinance as read by the City Attorney. Second by Councilperson Engelken. The motion carried unanimously. Ayes: Sutherland, Engelken, Ebow, Griffiths, Porter, Gay, Young, Clarke and Mayor Malone.