2011-10-10 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council minutes

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LOUIS RIGBY DARYL LEONARD Mayor Councilmember District 3 JOHN ZEMANEK f • TOMMY MOSER Councilmember at Large A 0 A DOTTIE KAMINSKI Councilmember District 4 Councilmember at Large B �+ JAY MARTIN MIKE MOSTEIT tl r ", m Councilmember District 5 Councilmember District 1 MIKE CLAUSEN ENGELKEN J�l Councilmember District 6 Mayor Pro Tem � Councilmember District 2 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE OCTOBER 10, 2011 The City Council of the City of La Porte met in a regular meeting on Monday, October 10, 2011, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at 6:00 p.m. to consider the following items of business: 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Rigby called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. All members of Council were present. Also present were City Secretary Patrice Fogarty, City Manager Ron Bottoms, and City Attorney Knox Askins. 2. INVOCATION - The invocation was given by Michael Thannisch of Congregation Benim Avraham. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Mike Clausen. 4. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS — There were none. `° 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limited to five minutes per person.) Delbert Landry, 316 S. 11 Street, La Porte, addressed City Council with concerns regarding the retention pond (F216 Project), the elimination of trees, and the effects in his community. Jeff Brown, 9422 Rustic Gate, La Porte, also addressed City Council with concerns of the retention pond (F216 Project), the location of the pond near his parents' home, safety factors, mosquitoes, and the elimination of trees. Mr. Brown also commented he understands the need and does want flooding issues under control. Chuck Rosa, 812 S. Virginia, La Porte, addressed City Council in opposition to the removal of donation collection bins. Brenda Davis, 3109 Hughes, Rd., Dickinson, addressed City Council with concerns of a dog being restrained with a chain on Broadway. Ms. Davis requested City Council consider passing an ordinance preventing inhumane treatment to animals. Regina Reiley, 523 N 4 La Porte, also addressed City Council with concerns of dogs being restrained with chains and requested City Council consider passing an ordinance preventing inhumane treatment to animals. Matt Novosad, President of the La Porte Police Officers' Association, addressed City Council regarding the one -time stipend for City employees and his understanding of the stipend being approved for all employees. Page 1 of 7 October 10, 2011, City Council Meeting Minutes