2012-08-13/08-14 Regular Meeting, including Budget Workshop of La Porte City Council

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Phillip Hoot, 927 Seabreeze, questioned what is being done to offset the cost of adding an ambulance at Fire Station No. 1. Fire Chief Boaze responded the third crew added for the ambulance is in the regular budget; funds from the Fire Control, Prevention and Emergency Medical Services District's covered other items and the budget remained flat. The public hearing was closed at 6:28 p.m. (b) Consider approval or other action regarding the La Porte Fire Control, Prevention and Emergency Medical Services District's proposed budget for the fiscal year which begins October 1, 2012 — M. Boaze Councilmember Engelken moved to approve the La Porte Fire Control, Prevention and Emergency Medical Services District's budget for the fiscal year which begins October 1, 2012 Councilmember Clausen seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Leonard, Engelken, Kaminski, Martin, Clausen, and Moser Nays: None Absent: Councilmembers Mosteit and Zemanek 7. DISCUSSION OR OTHER ACTION (a) Discussion or other action concerning the proposed 2012-2013 Fiscal Year Budget of the City of La Porte, Texas — C. Alexander Mayor Rigby proposed 9:00 p.m. as the time to recess each budget meeting until concluded. Finance Director Michael Dolby began the presentation by discussing the 2013 Budget Summary for Fiscal Year 2013 and an indepth budget discussion followed. Human Resources Manager Katherine Anderson and Benefits Consultant Lance Pendley with McGriff, Seibels & Williams of Texas, Inc. presented the proposed 2013 Fiscal Year Medical Benefits. Councilmember Leonard questioned what would happen to Post 65 Retirees of medicare benefits were no longer available. Mr. Pendley responded the Post 65 Retirees could be placed back on the self funded medical plan anytime. Councilmember Leonard also questioned if a Pre 65 Retiree would be automatically enrolled into the Post 65 Retiree plan. Human Resources Manager Katherine Anderson responded yes. City Council recessed for a break at 7:23 p.m. and reconvened at 7:32 p.m. Fire Chief Mike Boaze presented the 2013 Fiscal Year proposed budget for the Emergency Services Department. Police Chief Ken Adcox presented the 2013 Fiscal Year proposed budget for the Police Department. Director of Parks and Recreation Stephen Barr presented the 2013 Fiscal Year proposed budget for the Parks and Recreation Department. Planning Director Tim Tietjens presented the 2013 Fiscal Year proposed budget for the Planning Department. Page 3 of 6 August 13-14, 2012 City Council Meeting Minutes