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

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Assistant City Manager Traci Leach presented the 2013 Fiscal Year proposed budget for Administration and Community Investment. Assistant City Manager Traci Leach requested direction from Council regarding continued funding of Harris County Transit. Councilmember Moser commented the transportation was utilized and he would like to see it continued. Ms. Leach was directed to provide ridership destination and the cost per person for further discussion by Council. City Manager Corby Alexander advised it was 8:55 p.m. and the meeting was at a point to recess if Council desired. Councilmember Martin requested clarification on account (4020) motor pool fund on Tuesday evening when the meeting reconvenes. Mayor Rigby requested information on tuition reimbursement to see if life experience and on- line studies were included in the policy and franchise fee agreement information for possible free cable services that include other city departments. Mayor Rigby also requested detailed budget line items be available to individuals seating in the audience as well. The meeting recessed at 8:58 p.m. to reconvene on Tuesday, August 14, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday. August 14, 2012 Mayor Rigby called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 14, 2012. Members of Council present: Councilmembers Engelken, Martin, Kaminski, Leonard and Moser Absent: Councilmembers Mosteit, Clausen and Zemanek. Also present were City Secretary Patrice Fogarty and City Manager Corby Alexander. City Manager Corby Alexander and Finance Director Michael Dolby began the meeting by distributing a memo to Council and providing clarification to questions asked by Councilmember Martin and Mayor Rigby the following evening. Mr. Dolby explained the 20% increase in motor pool lease fees; informed Council that Finance would follow up with Comcast regarding cable service fees after being informed by Craig D'Agostini that each building should be provided one cable drop. City Manager Corby Alexander advised the city does reimburse employees for tuition but the policy does not address life experience and on- line studies. Mayor Rigby requested staff provide Council with the current adopted policy. Court Administrator Lynda Kilgore presented the 2013 Fiscal Year proposed budget for Municipal Court. Human Resources Manager Katherine Anderson presented the 2013 Fiscal Year budget for the Human Resources Department. Emergency Management Coordinator Jeff Suggs presented the 2013 Fiscal Year budget for the IT (Information Technology) and Emergency Management Departments. Golf Course Manager Alex Osmond presented the 2013 Fiscal Year budget for the Golf Course. City Secretary Patrice Fogarty presented the 2013 Fiscal Year budgets for the City Secretary Office and City Council. Page 4 of 6 August 13-14, 2012 City Council Meeting Minutes