2006-10-09 Regular Meeting and Workshop Meeting of La Porte City Council

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City Council Regular and Workshop Meeting —October 9, 2006 Page 13 Mayor asked the Interim City Manager if he had any idea where we were going and did he have what he needed. Councilmember Griffiths inquired about where we were headed with the recruitment incentives. Interim City Manager John Joerns asked Council if they have any particular directions or notions. If not, he saw a couple of things in there he thinks can be massaged and continue that conversation. Councilmember Griffiths noted as stated earlier, he has reservations with people coming to work for the City getting something more than current employees. Councilmember Ebow he thought that too, but we are looking at brining in a new City Manager. During those times, we have no reservation in getting the right person. We are looking for incentives to make the job attractive. That is what we are looking for in other areas of the City. He doesn't believe people outside the City are more qualified than staff currently employed, but we need to enhance tools to make it attractive to come to the City. This will enable us to take advantage of skills and years the person brings with them. Incentives are nice to have in the recruiting process. Councilmember Clausen would like to see some incentives but they need tweaked. Mayor Porter noted that should not be pressing at this point. 8. Council to consider approval or other action regarding an ordinance appointing members to various Boards and Commissions, and adopt the ordinance of choice regarding the Zoning Board of Adjustment Chairman. There was no action taken. Item pulled due to legal questions. 9. Council discussed November and December meeting dates and considered changes. Special Called Regular Council Meeting November 6, 2006 and Regular City Council Meeting December 11, 2006. It was the consensus of Council to change the meeting dates to November 6, 2006 and December 11, 2006. 10. Councilman Engelken Chairman of the La Porte Development Corporation provided a report to City Council. 11. Close Regular Meeting and Open Workshop at 7:35 p.m. 12. Workshop Discussion Items A. Mayor Porter discussed Centerpoint Rate Schedule Adjustment. Councilman Engelken abstained from discussion on this item. The Centerpoint Rate Schedule Adjustment will be effective November 3, 2006.