10-22-18 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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Manager and LPISD Superintendent should be able to get together and make something work for the La Porte TIFI football teams; Councilmember Earp congratulated Police Chief Ron Parker and thanked him and the Honor Guard for honoring the late Councilmember Dottie Kaminski; commented he would love to see and support the City making it possible for the La Porte TIFI football teams to play at the high school field in honor of Dottie; Councilmember Ojeda complimented Firefighter Destinee Rayburn who sang the National Anthem; congratulated Police Chief Ron Parker and Shaye Lister on her promotion as Victim's Assistance Liaison; commented she agrees the land by the bay should be for the citizens and not sold; thanked Tommy and Chad Kaminski for sharing their mother and commented the school district need to do their part by allowing the La Porte Texans and Cowboys football teams (future Bulldogs) to play at the high school field; Councilmember J. Martin congratulated Police Chief Ron Parker; complimented Firefighter Destinee Rayburn who sang the National Anthem; agreed with Councilmember Engelken that the City Manager and LPISD Superintendent should be able to get together and make something work for the La Porte TIFI football teams and agreed with Councilmember Ojeda that the school district should just make it happen since its their field; saluted the City, Police, Fire and EMS for their support during the services for the late Councilmember Kaminski; commented that he agrees that Dottie loved the Lord; has a family life; helped her community; therefore she had a great life and will be missed; and Mayor Rigby congratulated Chief Ron Parker; sent condolences to the late Councilmember Dottie Kaminski's family and thanked them for sharing her with the community; advised he attended and spoke at the Ribbon Cutting at the City of Deer Park City Hall Ribbon Cutting and let them know how impressed he is with the orange in the new carpet. 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION — The City 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 (2) — Consultation with Attorney: Meet with City Attorney and City Manager to discuss legal issues related to status of employee benefits of former employee. City Council recessed the regular Council meeting to convene an executive session at 8:00 p.m. regarding the item listed above. 12. RECONVENE into regular session and consider action, if any on item(s) discussed in executive session. Council reconvened the regular Council meeting at 8:40 p.m. Mayor Rigby gave direction to the City Manager on the status of handling benefits of former employees. 13. ADJOURN - There being no further business, Councilmember Engelken made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. Councilmember Zemanek seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0. Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary Passed and approved on October 22, 2018. Mayor Louis R. Rigby Page 6 of 6 October 8, 2018 Council Meeting Minutes