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2019-08-26 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council
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2019-08-26 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council
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(Councilperson Enpelken has a conflict of interest affidavit on file for this item and did not participate in the <br />discussion or vote.) Councilperson Bentley moved to adopt Ordinance 2019-3746 with a rate of 4.5% instead <br />of 3%, granting a franchise to CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp., to locate and operate facilities for <br />transmission of natural gas in public rights -of -way, for a term of ten years; Councilperson Bentley then chose <br />to withdraw his motion. <br />Councilperson Garza moved to adopt Ordinance 2019-3746 with a rate of 3%, granting a franchise to <br />CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp., to locate and operate facilities for transmission of natural gas in public <br />rights -of -way, for a term of ten years: the motion was adopted, 8-0. <br />(b) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to proceed with allocating additional funding for Five <br />Points Plaza Improvements. [Lorenzo Wingate, City Engineer] <br />Chris Casey of Huitt-Zollars presented options and phasing for consideration. Councilperson Garza moved to <br />approve proceeding with the restroom facility including storage and expanded parking lot option for the Five <br />Points Plaza Improvements, without any of the other alternates offered: the motion was not adopted, 3-6, <br />Councilpersons Oieda, Garza, and Lunsford voting in support. <br />Martin moved that the City move forward with the proiect as proposed and have discussion at a later date on <br />which of the three design options were preferred: the motion was adopted, 8-1, Councilperson Garza voting <br />against. <br />(c) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to adopt Resolution 2019-12 designating MRC Global <br />(US) Inc., as an enterprise project. [Ryan Cramer, Economic Development Coordinator] <br />Tom Lockwood spoke on behalf of MRC. Councilperson Garza moved to approve Resolution 2019-12 <br />designating MRC Global (US) Inc. as an enterprise proiect: the motion was adopted 9-0. <br />(d) Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the recommendation of the Chapter 172 Employee, <br />Retiree Insurance and Benefits Board regarding employee and retiree health benefits. [Matt Hartleib, <br />HR Manager <br />Councilperson Oieda moved to approve the recommendations of the Chapter 172 Employee, Retiree Insurance <br />and Benefits Board: the motion was adopted 9-0. <br />7. REPORTS <br />(a) Receive a report of the Fiscal Affairs Committee Meeting. [Councilperson Chuck Engelken] <br />Councilperson Engelken reported on the Fiscal Affairs Committee meeting, relaying that the Committee <br />reviewed the purchasing card and investment reports and found all in order. <br />(b) Receive a report of the La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting. [Councilperson Nancy Ojeda] <br />Councilperson Ojeda reported on the La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting, relaying that the <br />Board voted to deny a grant for 10325 West Fairmont Parkway, elected Richard Warren as President and <br />Nancy Ojeda as Vice President, and approved the Economic Development budget. <br />8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS <br />• City Council Meeting, Monday, September 9, 2019 <br />• Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Thursday, September 19, 2019 <br />• City Council Meeting, Monday, September 23, 2019 <br />• Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting, Thursday, September 26, 2019 <br />City Manager Corby Alexander offered staff would reach out to Ms. Gerrish on the massage business ordinance. <br />9. COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community members, <br />city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing <br />policies. <br />Councilpersons thanked all for participating in the Council deliberation process; complimented LPPD for their <br />training and performance in the school district as all prepared for school to resume; recognized Agape Centric for <br />Page 3of4 <br />August 26, 2019, Council Meeting Minutes <br />
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