2005-04-25 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing and Worshop Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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City Council Regular and Workshop Meeting - April 25, 2005 Page 6 Appraisal cap is killed at this point. Councilmember Chuck Engelken requested if staff could research HB 914 and provide Council with a status report. 18. Fiscal Affairs Chairman Chuck Engelken provided Council with a report on the committee meeting held today He reported the City had not received the final report from Null and Lairson in a timely manner. They had informed the City the reason for the delay is due to computer problems. Mr. Engelken, Mr. Beasley and staff had reviewed the top two firms for Financial Advisors. The recommendation will be coming forward at future council meeting recommending RBC Dain Rauscher, Inc. Staff reported they will be sending out RFP's to consider changing bond counsel firms seeking to have more ofa presence in the Houston area. He noted legislative updates were covered by Ms. Feazelle at this meeting. He noted seven of the eight tax properties were approved and the one was declined. He further noted they received reports on the Investment Report and Credit Card Report with no problems be found. 19. Close Regular Meeting and Open Workshop at 7:35 p.m. A. MIS Manager, Al Owens informed Council BEACON was dissolved. As a result of this action, Mr. Jack Christiana ofERF Wireless has offered to enter into an agreement with the City, School District, and surrounding municipalities to provide continuous internet services at no cost through 2009, however, the City will have to maintain the cost of the equipment. Council member Barry Beasley requested staff provide a report on the current usage of BEACON. B. City Council discussed the Boards and Commissions appointments. Mayor Porter requested Council be ready to make recommendations for replacement of vacancies at the May 9th Council meeting. 20. Closed Workshop and reconvened Regular Meeting at 8:05 p.m. 21. Administrative Reports City Manager Debra Feazelle reminded Council of the 2005 Norman Malone Golf Tournament on April 26, 2005 at Bay Forest Golf Course, the Sylvan Beach Day and Parade April 30, 2005, Early Voting being held at City Hall in the Council Chambers beginning April 20, 2005 and ending on May 3, 2005 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Saturday April 23, 2005 at City Hall Council Chambers from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Election Day, Saturday May 7, 2005, City of La Porte Employee Picnic May 14,2005 at the Wave Pool, the Special Called Meeting on April 16, 2005 to canvass the May 7, 2005 Election and the Memorial Day Holiday May 30, 2005. In addition, she reported on the San Jacinto Day activities held this past weekend. It was reported staff will start enforcing sign ordinance with regards to political signs. As of today, staff will pick them up if they are not in compliance with the current ordinance regulations. They will be held at the City for a 10 day period and then disposed. City Secretary's office will be notified of all activity in order to inform the candidates. It was reported the drive in window will continue to open at 7:30 a.m. and close at 5:30 p.m. Additional announcements will be made to the public in hopes of improving usage.