2014-01-27 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council minutes

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(b) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance calling the 2014 General Election of the City of La Porte, Texas for May 10, 2014, for City Council At -Large Position B, Councilperson District 1, and Councilperson District 6 — P. Fogarty (c) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance calling a Special Election of the City of La Porte for May 10, 2014 to permit voting for or against proposition providing for reauthorization of the Local Sales and Use Tax in the City of La Porte at the rate of one-fourth of one percent to continue providing revenue for maintenance and repair of municipal streets — P. Fogarty (d) Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to expend up to $30,000.00 for the 2014 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event — D. Mick (e) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance amending the City of La Porte FY 2013-2014 Budget — M. Dolby Regarding Item D, Councilmember Martin questioned if the cities of Morgan's Point and Shoreacres are monetarily participating in the event. Public Works Director Dave Mick responded there would likely be no City cost due to anticipated contributions up to $24,500 from the LEPC and WCA. Councilmember Martin questioned if the time of the event could be expanded. Mr. Mick responded the City can look into expanding the hours next year or in the future. Councilmember Martin then questioned if there was a proper way or opportunity to dispose of paint or other hazardous materials throughout the year. Mr. Mick responded the only options are to wait for this event or drop off at other locations set up specifically for this purpose. Councilmember Engelken moved to approve the Consent Agenda pursuant to staff recommendations. Councilmember Zemanek seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Engelken, Kaminski, Zemanek, Mosteit, Martin, Leonard and Moser Nays: None Absent: Councilmember Clausen Prior to Council vote, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of the following ordinances: Ordinance 2014-3504: AN ORDINANCE CALLING THE GENERAL ELECTION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; CALLING A RUN-OFF ELECTION, IF NECESSARY; DESIGNATING ELECTION PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES; PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF VOTING MACHINES; APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICIALS; PROVIDING FOR METHOD AND DATES OF EARLY VOTING; PROVIDING FOR AN EARLY VOTING BALLOT BOARD; PROVIDING FOR RETURN AND CANVASS OF VOTES OF SAID ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE; PROVIDING FOR FILING DEADLINE FOR CANDIDATES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Ordinance 2014-3505: AN ORDINANCE CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE TO PERMIT VOTING FOR OR AGAINST THE PROPOSITION: "THE REAUTHORIZATION OF THE LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AT THE RATE OF ONE-FOURTH OF ONE PERCENT TO CONTINUE PROVIDING REVENUE FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF MUNICIPAL STREETS" DESIGNATING ELECTION PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES; PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF VOTING MACHINES; APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICIALS PROVIDING FOR METHOD AND DATES OF EARLY VOTING; PROVIDING AN EARLY VOTING BALLOT BOARD; PROVIDING FOR RETURN AND CANVASS OF VOTES OF SAID ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Ordinance 2014-35064: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2013 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014; FINDING THAT ALL THINGS REQUISITE AND NECESSARY HAVE BEEN DONE IN PREPARATION AND PRESENTMENT OF SAID BUDGET; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Page 2 of 10 January 27, 2014, Council Meeting Minutes