2013-04-13 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council minutes

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City Manager Corby Alexander advised Council issues during the Planning Audit can be addressed without expending funds based on the current software, and staff will bring it back to Council. Public Works Director Dave Mick informed Council the City of La Porte entered into an agreement with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in 2010; and Sanitary Sewer Overflows have been successfully maintained by the City, but TCEQ requires certain improvements to be completed over a period of time. City Manager Corby Alexander advised Council $2,600,000.00 in debt can be issued this year by either C.O.'s or G.O.'s from the General Fund. Council agreed to issue $2,600,000.00 in debt for this budget year. K. Health Fund and Insurance Information — K. Anderson City Manager Corby Alexander updated Council on the current financial status of the plans and requested input on potential opportunities for savings and improvements to the plan design. In addition, Mr. Alexander also discussed the positive results from the design changes implemented January 2011. City Secretary Patrice Fogarty left table at 1:44 p.m. and returned at 2:00 p.m. Council directed staff to research and implement a disease management program where appropriate, and encouraged employees and dependents to purchase generic prescriptions when acceptable. L. Future Audit of Departments/Functions — C. Alexander/T. Leach City Manager Corby Alexander and Assistant City Manager Traci Leach proposed additional audits of various City functions, services, departments and other key revenue sources. Councilmember Engelken commented the common policy within departments is fine, and he would choose Public Works and Parks and Recreation for the next review. Councilmember Kaminski agreed. City Manager Corby Alexander informed Council that Municipal Court volunteered a similar audit for this year. Council agreed to conduct an audit of Public Works and revenue sources for the upcoming budget year and Municipal Court this budget year. Staff will be bringing a budget amendment to Council for approval. M. Community Cooperative Projects —T. Leach Assistant City Manager Traci Leach discussed community cooperative projects and asked Council if they wish to reinstate funds in the Capital Improvement Program for partnership projects. Councilmember Martin questioned if the donation of $50,000.00 from Albemarle for Safety Town and the Youth Safety Alcohol and Awareness Program has been expended. Chief Ken Adcox responded yes, a detailed report of proposed expenses was provided at the last Council Retreat; and there is an $8,000.00 balance remaining. 3. Receive Direction from Council on upcoming 2013-2014 Fiscal Year Budget This item was combined with Council Comments. Page a of 10 April 13, 2013, City Council Special Meeting Minutes