08-22-11 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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Councilmember Clausen stated that since this program was vetted by the National League of Cities and the NCTCOG, the program should be viewed in a different light than just a fly -by -night company. A representative from USP spoke regarding the program. Council Engelken moved to deny authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments with a separate agreement with Utility Service Partners, Inc., for the purpose of allowing USP to utilize the City of La Porte logo in their campaign to promote a residential sewer and water service line warranty program to the residents of the City of La Porte. Councilmember Moser seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Leonard, Zemanek, Engelken, Moser, and Kaminski Nays: Councilmembers Mosteit, Clausen, and Martin (b) Discussion or other action regarding the acceptance of property donation to the City of La Porte from the La Porte Main Street Association, for Lots 29 and 30, Block 39 on Main St. in La Porte — S. Osborne (This item was tabled from the July 11, 2011, City Council Meeting.) Economic Development Coordinator Stacey Osborne presented this item. Councilmember Daryl Leonard signed a Conflict Affidavit regarding this item. Discussion ensued regarding the acceptance of property donations to the City of La Porte from the La Porte Main Street Association, for Lots 29 and 30, Block 39 on Main St. in La Porte. Concerns were given regarding the cost to construct a parking lot vs. the number of parking spaces garnered after construction. Councilmember Moser moved to deny accepting the donation of this property. Councilmember Kaminski seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, Zemanek, Mosteit, Engelken, Moser, Kaminski and Martin Nays: None Abstention: Councilmember Leonard (c) Discussion or other action regarding the blue tarp report previously given at the July 11, 2011, Council Meeting — D. Wilmore Building Official Debbie Wilmore further discussed the Blue Tarp Report previously given at the council meeting on July 11, 2011. Council requested staff provide information regarding the list of homes not having a homestead exemption, and requested that staff contact owners of these homes to verify if they are, in fact, renting out the home. They also asked staff to inquire as to the owners' potential plans for replacing the blue tarps. Staff will provide updated information at the August 22 meeting. 9. RECEIVE REPORTS Receive report from the Fiscal Affairs Committee — Councilmember Engelken reported the Fiscal Affairs Committee met at 5 p.m. on July 25, and stated the Committee will conduct interviews on August 2 of five auditing firms who submitted regarding the RFQ for independent auditing services. Page 3 of 4 July 25, 2011, City Council Meeting Minutes