2004-05-10 Regular Meeting and Workshop Meeting

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City Council Regular Meeting, pUbeearing and Workshop Meeting - May 10, . - Page 8 Ayes: Mosteit, Engelken, Ebow, Beasley, Meismer, Young and Mayor Pro Tern Griffiths Nays: None Abstain: None 22. The Regular Meeting closed and the Workshop Meeting opened at 8:45 p.m. A. Discuss Mayor Pro Tem and Boards and Commissions - Mayor Pro Tern Griffiths Council suggested we bring Boards and Commissions back to the last meeting in June or the first meeting in July. Mayor Pro Tern will be placed on a future meeting for discussion after the election on May 15,2004. B. Discuss Chamber and Marketing - Crystal Scott Council had several suggestions for the Marketing Committee as follows: The word La Porte needs to be bolder. The public serVice announcement needs to read a portion is paid by for by Clear Channel Outdoor advertising. It was noted that sailboats might give false advertisement that La Porte has a marina. It was suggested that directions to La Porte be considered. It was suggested that we have a shorter web site address. It was suggested the committee consider replacing the sailboat picture with a picture of the Fred Hartman Bridge. The Workshop Meeting closed and the Regular Meeting reconvened at 9:15 p.m. 23. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS City Manager Feazelle reminded Council and Staff of the Special Olympics Banquet on Thursday, May 13, 2004, at 6:30 p.m. at the Special Programs Center; Early Voting will be held through May 11, 2004, at City Hall Council Chambers and Election Day is Saturday, May 15,2004; the Plant Managers' Breakfast on Tuesday, May 18,2004, at 7:30 a.m. at Sylvan Beach Pavilion; the Employee Appreciation Picnic on Saturday, May 22, 2004, at the Wave Pool from 2 p.m. until p.m.; and the Home Grant closing on Friday, May 28, 2004 at 330 N. 5th Street. In addition, Ms. Feazelle introduced Tarnmi Saddler from the City of League City. She is part of the mentoring and exchange program for up and coming City Managers. 24. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmembers Engelken, Griffiths, Beasley, Ebow, Meismer, Young and Mosteit had comments. 25. EXECUTIVE SESSION - PURSUANT TO PROVISION OF THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW, CHAPTER 551.071 THROUGH 551.076, 551.086, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, (CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY, DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY, DELIBERATION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE GIFT OR DONATION, PERSONNEL MATTERS, DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES, OR EXCLUDING A WITNESS DURING