08-13-12 Regular Meeting, including Budget Workshop of La Porte City Council

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Councilmember Leonard requested specific data for the City of La Porte due to the services provided by the Bay Area Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau. President Pat Summers, of the Bay Area Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau, advised specific data was not available for the presentation but would be sent to Council. Councilmember Martin questioned the percentage of revenues generated from the City of La Porte. Ms. Summers responded 10percent. Councilmember Martin inquired what type of activities could be recommended for sponsorship by the City of La Porte that would fill hotelsandwhetherthat type of services isprovided. Ms. Summers responded yes, advertising services are provided. Councilmember Zemanek requested the amount of the City of La Porte’s subscription fee to the Bay Area Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau. Ms. Summers responded, approximately $62,000.00.Councilmember Zemanek questioned if Sylvan Beach Day was advertised by the Bay Area Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau. Ms. Twistresponded yes. Receive report of Fiscal Affairs Committee – Councilmember Engelken Councilmember Engelken provided a report from the Fiscal Affairs Committeemeeting just prior to the council meeting. Receive Delinquent Tax Report – K. Powell Assistant City Manager Traci Leach provided the Delinquent Tax Report. Citizens’ Charter Review Advisory Commission Meeting, Tuesday, July 24, 2012 th Open House and 20Anniversary of La Porte Recreation and Fitness Center, Wednesday, August 1, 2012 regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specificfactual information or existing policies– Councilmembers Engelken, Mosteit, Clausen, Martin,Moser, Kaminski, Zemanek,Leonardand Mayor Rigby. Councilmembers Engelken, Mosteit, Clausen, Martin, Moser, Kaminski, Leonard, Zemanek and Mayor Rigbycongratulated the Finance Department on the Distinguished Budget Award and Tammy Adams for being recognized asthe “Employee of the (Second) Quarter.” In addition, CouncilmemberZemanek commented he was glad to see the Lomax Arena Improvements project moving forward. The City Council reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda item should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code. Deliberation regarding purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property:Discussion of the sale of building located at 912 West Main Street and former th Police Department/Municipal Court buildingat 913/915 S. 8Street. Deliberation concerning the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee: Corby Alexander, City Manager City Council recessed the regular meeting to convene an executive session at 8:44p.m. to discuss the sale of building located at 912 West Main Street and former Police Department/Municipal Court