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Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Mosteit, Martin, Moser, <br />Zemanek, Leonard, Engelken, and Kaminski <br />Nays: None <br />Absent: Councilmember Clausen <br />12. RECEIVE REPORT from Fiscal Affairs Committee — Councilmember Engelken <br />Chairman Engelken provided a report from the Fiscal Affairs Committee and directed staff to <br />provide Councilmember Kaminski all information regarding the RFP for Professional Auditing <br />Services. <br />13. RECEIVE REPORT from La Porte Development Corporation Board — Councilmember Engelken <br />Chairman Engelken provided a report from the La Porte Development Corporation Board. <br />14. STAFF REPORTS <br />(a) Receive Report on Ike Update and the Blue Tarp Assessment list requesting direction from <br />Council — D. Wilmore <br />Building Official Debbie Wilmore provided an Ike Update and Blue Tarp Assessment report <br />Council questioned if staff had received a schedule when the roofs would be replaced and whether <br />the City had offered assistance. <br />Mayor Rigby directed staff to contact Habitat for Humanity and inquire as to who provides their <br />roofing services or if they know of any Ike Recovery funds available in Harris County. <br />Planning Director Tim Tietjens was also directed to assist in the process. Building Official Debbie <br />Wilmore was directed to provide owner and property information and to waive permit fees through <br />the end of the year. <br />Staff was directed to bring information back to City Council on which properties were rentals when it <br />is available, in addition to continue enforcing replacement of tarps that need replacing. <br />15. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS — R. Bottoms <br />July 4, 2011- City Offices Closed <br />July 15 -16, 2011 — Newly Elected City Officials' Orientation through TML — Irving, TX <br />August 8 -12, 2011 City Council Budget Workshop Meetings <br />16. COUNCIL COMMENTS - Matters appearing on agenda; recognition of community members, city <br />employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing <br />policy — Councilmembers Martin, Moser, Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard, Engelken, Mosteit, <br />Clausen, and Mayor Rigby. <br />Councilmember Martin congratulated Councilmember Kaminski and Lou Ann Martin on her award <br />as the "2011 Five -Star Real Estate Agent in the City of La Porte" from Texas Monthly Magazine. <br />Councilmember Moser congratulated Councilmember Kaminski. Councilmember Kaminski thanked <br />everyone and the congratulated the Heritage Society. Councilmember Zemanek wished Assistant <br />Fire Chief Donald Ladd a "Happy Birthday" and congratulated Councilmember Kaminski. <br />Councilmember Leonard welcomed Councilmember Kaminski into office and the newly appointed <br />Boards and Commissions members, in addition to wishing everyone a safe upcoming 4 of July. <br />Councilmember Engelken congratulated Councilmember Kaminski, wished Councilmember <br />Zemanek a "Happy Birthday" and complimented the La Porte Fire Department for their hard work <br />Page 8 of 9 <br />June 27, 2011, City Council Meeting Minutes <br />