2011-03-14 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing and Workshop Meeting of the La Porte City Council (2)

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City Secretary Patrice Fogarty provided an update regarding election matters for the May 14, 2011, general election. 22. Council Comments: A. Matters appearing on agenda B. Recognition of community members, city employees, and upcoming events C. Inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy Councilmember Leonard stated his thanks to Albemarle Corporation for the donation check in the amount of $50,000 for Safety Town, stated prayers go out to the citizens of Japan, and to the family of former Chief of Police Freeman; Councilmember Engelken welcomed new public works director Dave Mick; Councilmember Mosteit also welcomed Dave Mick, added his thanks to Albemarle and to the Fire Chief from the City of Frisco for attending the council meeting; Councilmember Martin thank the citizens for their input at council meetings, welcomed Dave Mick, and stated his sympathy goes out to those injured in the earthquake and tsunami in Japan; Mayor Rigby also welcomed Dave Mick to the City of La Porte. 23. Executive Session — Pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, notice was given that the City Council reserves the right to meet in a closed session in accordance with the following provision of the Texas Open Meetings Act: Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 — Deliberation concerning the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee: Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary Council recessed the regular meeting to convene an executive session at 8:48 p.m. Council adjourned the executive session at 9:59 p.m. 24. Considerations and possible action on item considered in executive session. Council reconvened the regular meeting at 9:59 p.m. No action was taken concerning the executive session. 25. Adjournment There being no further business, at 9:59 p.m., Councilmember Engelken moved to adjourn the meeting. Respectfully submitted, i Patrice Fogarty, City cret� Passe' I lib . a . 'roved • n March 28, 2011. OA LT& Ma or L. 's R. igb Page 7 of 7 March 14, 2011, City Council Meeting Minutes