2011-10-24 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council minutes

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Councilmember Zemanek questioned the design and construction cost for Deer Park water placed in the La Porte detention pond; and if the City would be billed by Klotz and Associates for the meetings that would be scheduled. City Engineer Julian Garza responded the City would not and has not been charged for meetings held with Klotz and Associates. Mr. Garza also responded La Porte is not taking water from Deer Park. 11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (a) November 7, 2011 — La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting — 5:00 p.m. (b) November 14, 2011 — City Council Meeting — 6:00 p.m. There were no additional administrative reports. 12. COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policies — Councilmembers Martin, Moser, Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard, Engelken, Mosteit, Clausen and Mayor Rigby. Councilmember Martin congratulated the La Porte Bulldogs for winning their game against North Shore. Councilmembers Moser, Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard, Mosteit, and Mayor Rigby congratulated Walter Lee as "Employee of the (Third) Quarter." Councilmember Kaminski thanked everyone for attending the meeting. Councilmember Zemanek remembered someone special he lost twelve years ago today. Councilmember Leonard commented on the productive meeting. Councilmember Mosteit thanked everyone who attended the La Porte Live Stock Show and Rodeo Association's fund raiser. 13. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda item should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code, including, but not limited to, the following: Texas Government Code, Section 551.072(1) — Consultation with Attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation /settlement offer: Update regarding annexation of an approximately 29 -acre tract of land in the Battleground Industrial District. Texas Government Code, Section 551.072(1) — Consultation with Attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation: regarding issues on property located at 603 N. Broadway, La Porte, Texas. Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 — Deliberation concerning the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee: Appointment/hiring of interim city manager. City Council recessed the regular meeting to convene an executive session at 8:45 p.m. 14. RECONVENE into regular session and consider action, if any, on items discussed in executive session. The regular meeting reconvened at 10:17p.m. Regarding the first item, Council gave direction to the City Attorney to continue with the annexation process as the offer of settlement from the landowner was not acceptable; regarding the second item, Council gave direction to staff to begin the process to clear the right -of -way and to file suit to force settlement; regarding the third item, Council gave direction to the Mayor to negotiate a contract with a candidate for interim city manager services. Page 7 of 8 October 24, 2011, City Council Meeting Minutes