2012-08-27 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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In addition listings above, City Manager Corby Alexander reported he and Public Works Director Dave Mick met with Commissioner Jack Morman's office and were notified of a "Better Streets to Neighborhoods Program." The program will begin the first of 2013, and streets will be paved by the county. Mr. Alexander informed that Public Works Director Dave Mick is preparing a list of streets to be presented to City Council for review before forwarding to Harris County. 10. 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 Clausen, Martin, Moser, Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard, Engelken, Mosteit and Mayor Rigby. Councilmember Clausen thanked everyone for attending the meeting; Councilmember Martin updated Council on the TML Region 14 Meeting he attended. He informed Council he has information regarding the upcoming 2013 legislative session that will affect cities. If anyone is interested, he will be happy to share that information. He also provided an update on Port of Houston meeting he attended with Mayor Rigby and City Manager Corby Alexander, and he complimented the format of the City Manager's Friday Memo; Councilmember Moser explained his concerns and the importance of residents on 3rd Street being notified of future drainage and street projects; Councilmember Kaminski wished Councilmember Martin a Happy Birthday and welcomed Councilmember Mosteit back; Councilmember Leonard commented on the photo taken by City Council earlier at the Golf Course, the great Habitat for Humanity dedication attended by Council and wished Councilmember Martin a Happy Birthday; Councilmember Engelken complimented the format of the City Manager's Friday Memo and likes the shirts worn by Council for the photo taken at the Golf Course earlier; Councilmember Mosteit thanked staff and Council for everything when he was away during his knee surgery. 11. 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. Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 — Deliberation concerning the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee: Corby Alexander, City Manager City Council recessed the regular meeting to convene an executive session at 7:37 p.m. to discuss the duties of the city manager. 12. RECONVENE into regular session and consider action, if any, on item(s) discussed in executive session. The regular meeting was reconvened at 8:37 p.m. No action was taken. 13. ADJOURN There being no further business, Councilmember Engelken moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:37 p.m. R ;pectfully submitted, Patrice Fogarty, Vy Se etary Passed and 0*o n September 10, 2012. Mayor Lquiq R. Rig Page 6 of 6 August 27, 2012, City Council Meeting Minutes