2005-01-10 Regular Meeting and Workshop Meeting of La Porte City Council Minutes

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City Council Regular Meeting and Workshop Meeting - January 10, 2004 Page 4 Councilmember Clausen questioned which group does not fall in here, it seems that they all do. Ms. Sampson stated that a clerical employee that did not have access to funds would not qualify since there are no risks involved in that position. Councilmember Rigby questioned under the scope of different job descriptions of who should be tested. Mr. Rigby questioned about employees working during a City event which a City alcohol permit is in use. Mr. Rigby questioned who would be the official with a medical background regarding drug abuse. Ms. Sampson would be the Human Resources contact and would contact "Forward Edge" Medical Facility. Mr. Rigby questioned how employees with CDL licensing would be tested, which would also be at "Forward Edge". If the test was a false positive, the results will be removed from the employees file. Every situation is unique regarding automobile searching. Councilmember Clausen commented that they use trained dogs, at LPISD to check automobiles for drugs, alcohol and firearms. Mr. Rigby questioned the provision of drug rehabilitation. This item will be researched. Councilmember Engelken questioned if contactors fall under this policy. Mr. Engelken questioned why this item was not workshopped. Motion was made by Councilmember Rigby to table this item allowing Council and Staff time to review, returning with comments and questions. Second by Councilmember Beasley. Ayes: Beasley, Engelken, Moser, Mosteit, Clausen, Porter, Ebow, Rigby and Griffiths Nays: None Abstain: None 10. Mayor and Staff recommended to pull Item Number 10 (considering approval or other action regarding an ordinance amending Chapter 74 "utilities" of the Code or Ordinances by adding connection fees to Division 3 Sewer Service rates and charges and water and sewer service rates). 11. Council to consider approval of an ordinance appointing positions to fill the remaining vacancies on Boards and Commissions. The following positions still need to be filled/replaced: Councilmember Howard Ebow recommended Paul Hickenbottom to be appointed to Position 3 of the Fire Code Review Committee. Jim Bridge was appointed to Position 5 of the Fire Code Review. Jan Lawler was appointed to the Main Street Advisory Board. Motion was made by Councilmember Beasley to approve the appointments. Seconded by Councilmember Moser. Ayes: Beasley, Engelken, Moser, Mosteit, Clausen, Porter, Ebow, Rigby and Griffiths Nays: None Abstain: None 12. Close Regular Meeting and Open Workshop Meeting at 7:08 p.m. A. Parks and Recreation Director Stephen Barr presented Council and Staff with a report and provided staff direction on future Bicycle/Pedestrian and Equestrian Trails in La Porte.