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Councilmember Moser questioned why didn't the committee consider taking all trucks along 16th Street <br /> south? Mr. Stillman responded it was based on the data the committee had and leveling the load of <br /> trucks and accidents on a daily basis. <br /> Councilmember Martin asked Mr. Stillman if the committee recommend the City review the ordinance <br /> every two years. Mr. Stillman responded yes. <br /> Councilmember Zemanek moved to adopt all changes from the trucking committee with the exception <br /> of the addition of Bay Area Blvd. on the truck route, which is that portion between Fairmont and <br /> Spencer, including the two additional items that were discussed. Councilmember Leonard seconded. <br /> MOTION PASSED. <br /> Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Leonard, Zemanek, Moser, <br /> Kaminski and Earp <br /> Nays: Councilmember Martin <br /> Absent: Councilmember Clausen and Engelken <br /> Councilmember Zemanek asked to bring back in June a proposal to remove from the truck route map <br /> that portion of Spencer Hwy. west of 16th Street to Underwood Blvd. Councilmember Zemanek stated <br /> there is not an origin nor a destination between these two. Staff will place it on the June meeting <br /> agenda. <br /> 10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS <br /> City Manage Corby Alexander reminded Council of the Plant Manager's Breakfast in the morning and <br /> advised staff will follow-up with Ms. Duncan regarding her concerns of communication regarding the <br /> closing of the La Porte Recreation and Fitness Center. <br /> 11. COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community <br /> members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information <br /> or existing policies — Councilmembers Martin, Moser, Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard, Engelken, Earp, <br /> Clausen and Mayor Rigby. <br /> Councilmembers Moser and Kaminski thanked the trucking committee; Councilmember Zemanek <br /> recognized all mothers with a Happy Belated Mother's Day, thanked the trucking committee and <br /> congratulated Mayor Rigby and Councilmembers Leonard and Engelken for being re-elected into office, <br /> and David Janda and Lee Wallace for being re-elected into office on the La Porte Independent School <br /> District Board; Councilmember Leonard congratulated everyone receiving proclamations and <br /> recognitions and sent Happy Belated Mother's Day wishes; Councilmember Earp thanked the trucking <br /> committee for the fine job; Councilmember Martin thanked the trucking committee and commented his <br /> vote was not against their work and congratulated the Emergency Medical Services Department for <br /> receiving a proclamation and Ashley Ellison for being recognized as Employee of the First Quarter; <br /> Mayor Rigby thanked the trucking committee; thanked Chief Ray Nolen and the Emergency Medical <br /> Services Department for being a fine team and commented-he attended the Fire Department Awards <br /> Banquet at the Monument Inn this past Saturday and thanked the department for their hard work, as <br /> well. <br /> 12. ADJOURN <br /> There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m. <br /> Page 7 of 8 <br /> May 11, 2015, Council Meeting Minutes <br />