2006-04-24 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing and Workshop Meeting

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City Council Regular Meeting, Workshop Meeting and Public Hearing —April 24, 2006 Page 5 Assistant City Manager John Joerns presented summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions. In addition he noted one change in the draft notice which was to add Packwell, Inc. after La Porte Reinvestment Zone `B" (see attached revised Public Notice). Motion was made by Council member Moser to approve public hearing date as presented by Mr. Joerns. Second by Council member Griffiths. The motion carried Ayes: Mosteit, Moser, Beasley, Engelken, Rigby, Ebow, Clausen, Griffiths and Mayor. Nays: None Abstain: None 14. Council received a report from Councilmember Chuck Engelken Fiscal Affairs Committee Chairman. Councilmember Engelken provided a recap of the Fiscal Affairs Committee Meeting. He noted issues brought to the committee by Mayor Porter regarding Council requests for staff assignments and legal advice will come before the entire Council at a future Council meeting. 15. Close Regular Meeting and Open Workshop at 7:12 p.m. A. Purchasing Manager Susan Kelley discussed electric supply and HGAC Energy Purchasing Cooperation. Council directed staff to continue research and look at GLO program. B. City Manager Debra Feazelle discussed settlement agreement between the City of La Porte and Centerpoint Energy Houston Electric. C. City Manager Debra Feazelle discussed a Franchise Agreement between the City of La Porte and Centerpoint Energy Houston Electric. Councilmember Engelken removed himself from the table for discussions on items B. and C. He additionally noted he had signed a conflict of interest form and it is on file in the City Secretary's Office. 16. Closed Workshop meeting and reconvened Regular Meeting at 7:32 p.m. 17. Administrative Reports City Manager Debra Feazelle reported and reminded council of the San Jacinto Day re- enactment and Battle of San Jacinto Triathlon, April 22, 2006, the Public Hearing Dry Berth Battleship Texas on April 25, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. at the Seafarer's Center, Norman Malone Memorial Golf Tournament, April 26, 2006 at Bay Forest Golf Course, Sylvan Beach Day April 29, 2006, Prayer Breakfast/Ministerial Alliance, May 4, 2006 at Senior Center from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m., and the Plant Manager's Appreciation Breakfast, May 17, 2006, 7:30 a.m. at Sylvan Beach Pavilion. Additional items included were the cancer walk, Special Olympics Fish Fry and upcoming Town Hall Meeting to be held on May 16, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. at Sylvan Beach Pavilion. Lastly, she reported staff continues to monitor legislative tracking and school finance issues.