10-08-12 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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Councilmember Moser expressed his thanks to Habitat for Humanity for assisting citizens in the community; Councilmember Zemanek welcomed Councilmember Kaminski back after being ill; Councilmember Mosteit congratulated the La Porte Police Officers' Association on their agreement and congratulated the recipients of the "Airport Appreciation Month" proclamation; Councilmember Martin thanked La Porte High School students for attending the meeting; and Mayor Rigby expressed his desire to see a large attendance at the Second Annual La Porte Airplane and Auto Show on October 6. He also informed Council he had been advised by State Representative Wayne Smith that he will support Council if they do not favor a heavy haul corridor. 12. EXECUTIVE SESSION 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, including, but not limited to, the following: Texas Government Code, Section 551.071(1)(A) — Pending or Contemplated Litigation — State vs. Port of Houston - Sound Mediation Texas Government Code, Section 551.071(1)(A) — Pending or Contemplated Litigation — Tammy Cooper vs. City of La Porte Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 — 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 7:03 p.m. to discuss the State vs. Port of Houston — Sound Mediation; Tammy Cooper vs. City of La Porte; and the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee: Corby Alexander, City Manager. 13. RECONVENE into regular session and consider action, if any, on item(s) discussed in executive session. The regular meeting was reconvened at 7:56 p.m. Mayor Rigby commented the item State vs. Port of Houston - Sound Mediation had been postponed until the next meeting due to additional pending information; regarding the item Tammy Cooper vs. City of La Porte, information was received from the Texas Municipal League -appointed attorney; and there were no comments or Council action regarding the item on City Manager Corby Alexander. 14. ADJOURN There being no further business, Councilmember Engelken moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:58 p.m. Councilmember Zemanek seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Respectfully submitted, Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary Passed and approved on October 8, 2012. Mayor Louis R. Rigby Page 7 of 7 September 24, 2012, City Council Meeting Minutes