2013-08-12 and 08-13 Regular Meeting, including Budget Workshop of La Porte City Council minutes

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Councilmember Moser questioned if West "F" and West "G" Streets were still on the Asphalt Overlay list. Public Works Director Dave Mick responded yes the streets are on the list but may be deferred until after the development on the east. City Manager Corby Alexander presented the 2010 Certificates of Obligation Bond Fund (50) Summary. Senior Engineer Julian Garza provided an update on drainage improvements. Councilmember Moser questioned why there was no overtime budgeted for Inspection Services in the Planning Department's proposed Budget. Senior Engineer Julian Garza responded the past practice has been that if an employee works overtime, they are allowed to report to work later to compensate the hours worked as overtime and are fine with the practice. Mayor Rigby asked if the employees are non-exempt employees. Mr. Garza responded yes. Mayor Rigby commented that is in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act, and an employee has to be compensated time and a half. City Manager Alexander responded he is assuming the employees are receiving time and a half off from work. Mayor Rigby asked is there is any mention of agreements in the City Personnel Policy referencing compensation time from the Fair Labor Standards Act. Mr. Alexander responded he has not seen such a reference in the policy. Mayor Rigby strongly recommended $1,000 for overtime be placed in the budget for the Inspection Services Division. Councilmember Martin questioned when will Council vote on the Bay Area Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Marketing Specialist position. Mayor Rigby responded at the next meeting with a full City Council present. 9. COUNCIL COMMENTS REGARDING MATTERS APPEARING ON AGENDA; RECOGNITION OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS, CITY EMPLOYEES, AND UPCOMING EVENTS; INQUIRY OF STAFF REGARDING SPECIFIC FACTUAL INFORMATION OR EXISTING POLICIES — Councilmembers Leonard, Engelken, Mosteit, Clausen, Martin, Moser, Kaminski, Zemanek and Mayor Rigby. Councilmembers Engelken and Mosteit thanked staff and City Council for the budget process; Councilmember Martin commented staff did a great job on the budget and requested the names of the managers be placed in the Personnel Position Roster; Councilmembers Moser and Kaminski thanked staff for their hard work on the budget and Councilmember Zemanek also thanked staff for their work on budget in addition to expressing thoughts and prayers to Councilmember Clausen's family and wishing Councilmember Leonard well for having to be absent tonight, Mayor Rigby thanked staff for their hard work on the budget process, sent appreciation to Finance for including the "estimated" and "actual" columns in the budget and also expressed thoughts and prayers to Councilmember Clausen and his family. 10. 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 551.071(2) — Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to LPISD participation in TIRZ No. 1. Texas Government Code, Section 551.072 — Deliberation regarding Real Property: Discussion regarding City Airport property. Page 8 of 10 August 12-13, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes