2014-04-28 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council minutes

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contingency for a total project authorization of $225,000 and reject the bids received for the welded steel tank alternate — D. Mick (d) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance amending the City of La Porte FY 2013-2014 Budget — M. Dolby (e) Consider approval or other action regarding audit contract renewal with Whitley Penn — M. Dolby M Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance vacating, abandoning, and closing the west 110" of alley in Block 47, La Porte retaining a 16' foot wide public utility easement within the area to be closed and authorizing the City Manager to execute a deed to the adjacent owner for the area subject to closing — T. Tietjens Regarding Item C, City Manager Corby Alexander clarified the location of Water Plant #5. Mr. Alexander advised the location is at the end of 25th Street, southeast of Bay Area Blvd. and Spencer Highway. Regarding Item E, Councilmember Martin asked Finance Director Michael Dolby to explain why Staff is requesting to renew the contract with Whitley Penn for an additional year. Mr. Dolby informed council that a scheduled computer software conversion for OneSolution will be conducted and for continuity's sake, it is a lot easier to concentrate on the conversion and not have to train new auditors and have them review all of the City's internal controls. Councilmember Martin asked when the interviews for new auditors will be conducted. Mr. Dolby advised this time next year. Regarding Item D, Mayor Rigby questioned more repairs to the Whelen Tower and commented he was under the impression the replacement last year was fine and good to go. City Manager Corby Alexander responded there where two towers that went down recently — one tower was destroyed by fire ants, and the other one was destroyed by lightning. Mayor Rigby questioned if the Whelen Tower has insurance coverage. Mr. Alexander suggested the item be pulled to see if the Whelen Tower is covered under General Liability. Councilmember Engelken moved to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of item G from Item D's Agenda Request. Councilmember Mosteit seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, Engelken, Zemanek, Kaminski, Leonard, Mosteit, Moser and Martin Nays: None Absent: None Prior to Council vote, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of the following ordinances: Ordinance 2014-3516 : 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. Ordinance 2014-3517: AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 47, LA PORTE; RETAINING A 16' WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF DELIVERY OF A DEED TO THE ADJOINING LANDOWNER, FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. 7. DISCUSSION OR OTHER ACTION (a) Discussion or other action regarding the Council -appointed committee for the Truck Study — C. Alexander Page 2 of 4 April 28, 2014, Council Meeting Minutes