2020-13-04 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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8. COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policies. Councilpersons shared their pleasure over the work on the Spencer Highway fencing; thanked Public Works for reopening the Recycling Center this week and for additional heavy trash pick-up; noted the reopening of parks following the Easter weekend and requested the golf course be considered for reopening; acknowledged recipients of tonight's proclamations; thanked City volunteers and those who volunteer across the community; expressed pleasure over the closure of the golf course; recognized Animal Control for clearing the shelter; offered sympathy over the continued social distancing restrictions; thanked the Mayor for his communication and updates that went out to the public on social media and by mass phone call; offered kudos to Emergency Management Coordinator Kristin Gauthier and the Emergency Operations Center staff; requested weekly updates from the Mayor to the community; reminded everyone to stick together and remember that there are untruths on social media. 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION (a) City Council will meet in a closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 — personnel matters — for deliberation related to the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, unless the officer requests a public hearing: Denise Mitrano, Municipal Court Judge. The Council adjourned into executive session at 8:00 p.m. 10. RECONVENE into regular session and consider action, if any, on item(s) discussed in executive session. The Council reconvened into open session at 8:41 p.m. Councilperson Gillett moved to approve a 4.5% increase for Judge Mitrano. The motion was adopted, 9-0. AD OURN 'thout objection, Mayor Rigby adjourned the meeting at 8:42 p.m. Le oodwa , ity Secr Page 3 of 3 April 13, 2020, Council Meeting Minutes