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Mayor Pro Tem Engelkenmoved to approve an Interlocal Grant Agreement and the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) <br />Small Cities Terms and Conditions between Harris County and the City of La Porte; the motion was seconded by <br />Councilperson Bentleyandadopted 8-0. <br />c.Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve payment of expenses under contract <br />with Harris County to provide election services for the City of La Porte 2020 general election on <br />November 3, 2020. \[Lee Woodward, City Secretary\] <br />Mayor Pro Tem Engelkenmoved to approve payment of expenses under contract with Harris County to <br />provide election services for the City of La Porte 2020 general election on November 3, 2020; the motion <br />was seconded by Councilperson Martinand adopted 8-0.Councilperson Ojeda expressed her appreciation for the <br />addition of anearly voting polling locationin the La Portecity limits. <br />d.Presentation, discussion, and possible action on nominations to the 2020 Charter Review Committee. <br />\[Mayor Rigby\] <br />The Mayor noted there were no additional nominations and the Charter Review Commission would be composed <br />of the members below.He added that the City Secretary would verify each is a resident of La Porte. <br />NomineeNominating member of Council <br />Tanya JacksonMayor Rigby <br />Paul LarsonCouncilperson Lunsford, At-Large A <br />Barry BeasleyCouncilperson Gillett, At-Large B <br />Mark FollisCouncilperson Earp, District 1 <br />John BlakemoreMayor Pro Tem Engelken, District 2 <br />Larry TurnerCouncilperson Bentley, District 3 <br />Sammi HammersCouncilperson Garza, District 4 <br />David BradyCouncilperson Martin, District 5 <br />Kristin MartinCouncilperson Ojeda, District 6 <br />7.REPORTS <br />a.Receive a report on the La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting. \[Councilperson Nancy Ojeda\] <br />Councilperson Ojeda said the La Porte Development Corporation approved prior meetingminutes, elected Richard <br />Warrenas President and Nancy Ojeda as Vice President for Fiscal Year 2020-2021, and approved an $85,000 <br />enhancement grantfor 100 W. Main Street. <br />8.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS <br />Drainage and Flooding Committee meeting, September 14 <br />Fiscal Affairs Committeemeeting, September 14 <br />City Councilmeeting, September 14 <br />Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, September17 <br />ZoningBoardof Adjustment meeting, September 24 <br />City Council meeting,September 28 <br />City Manager Corby Alexander noted the postponed Fourth of July fireworks show will not be held for Labor Day. <br />9.COUNCIL COMMENTS Hear announcements concerning matters appearing on the agenda; items of community <br />interest; and/or inquiries of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy from the Mayor, <br />Councilmembers, and City staff, for which no formal action will be discussed or taken. <br />Councilpersonsthanked Chief Deardorff and LPPD for their recent successesin curtailingcrime; congratulated Trudy <br />Rayburn at EMS for earning her Certified Public Manager designation;congratulated Kelly Garner on his retirementand <br />offered appreciation of all he has done over the years;expressed condolences to the family of the recently deceased <br />Council candidate Chuck Rosa; noted hearing U.S. Senator Ted Cruz speak at a local meeting last week;encouraged <br />Page 3of4 <br />August 24, 2020,Council Meeting Minutes <br /> <br />