2005-03-28 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing and Workshop Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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City Council Regular Meeting, Public Hearing Meeting and Workshop Meeting - March 28, 2005 Page 2 SECURITY DEVICES, OR EXCLUDING A WITNESS DURING EXAMINATION OF ANOTHER WITNESS IN AN INVESTIGATION, DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS) 551.071 - (POTENTIAL LITIGATION) - MEET WITH CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY ON POTENTIAL LITIGATION 551.074 - (PERSONNEL MATTER) - CITY MANAGER'S EVALUATION Council retired to Executive Session at 6:37 p.m. and the Regular Meeting reconvened at 6:52 p.m. 20. Considerations and possible action on items considered in Executive Session. There was no action taken during Executive Session. 5. Consent Agenda A. Council to consider approving Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Public Hearing held on March 14,2005 and Special Called Pre-Budget Workshop Minutes held on March 19,2005. The Minutes need to be corrected. B. Council to consider awarding Bid #05012 for PE 2 and PE 4 Aggregate for Surface Treatment Rebid to Vulcan Construction Materials in the amount of$61,290.00. C. Council to consider awarding contract to Standard Security Life Insurance Company for Stop Loss Coverage. Councilmember Rigby had a question on Item C for discussion; regarding authorizing the City Manager to execute the final policy contract for April 1, 2005 through March 31, 2006. D. Council to consider approval or other action regarding an ordinance approving and authorizing a contract between the City of La Porte and E.L. Harris III Construction, Inc. for construction of the 2005 Sidewalk Replacement Project; appropriating $45,510.00. Councilmember Moser pulled Consent Item D for discussion, regarding authorizing a contract between the City of La Porte and E.L. Harris III Construction, Inc. for construction of the 2005 sidewalk replacement project. E. Council to consider approval or other action regarding an ordinance amending City of La Porte Ordinance 2005- 2391-A establishing a Municipal Court Technology fund and providing for the assessment and collection of a Municipal Court technology fee, by repealing Section 8, "Expiration and Administration of Fund". Motion was made by Councilmember Engelken to approve Consent Items as presented. Second by Councilmember Griffiths. Motion carried. Ayes: Porter, Engelken, Moser, Mosteit, Clausen, Griffiths and Rigby Nays: None Abstain: Beasley from Regular Minutes and Public Hearing Minutes on March 14,2005 Abstain: Porter from Special Called Pre-Budget Workshop Meeting held on March 19,2005 6. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND TAX P AYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL ON ANY ITEM POSTED ON THE AGENDA Bill Scott of 1802 Lomax School Road, La Porte, Texas - Mr. Scott spoke of Board of Adjustment issues; and played tapes and alleged the Board of Adjustment did not use same rules on voting at various meetings. Barbara Norwine of 292 South Lobit, La Porte, Texas spoke of Board of Adjustment issues. The citizens do not know what is expected at the meeting. There are issues with carports and also Planning & Zoning concerns. Delia Claus was not present to speak.