2015-07-13 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council minutes

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Nays: None Absent: Councilmembers Leonard and Martin (b) Discussion and possible action regarding request of \AICA to increase commercial containerized solid waste collection fees, under terms of City of La Porte-WCA commercial solid waste collection franchise agreement— D. Mick Public Works Director Dave Mick presented a summary and advised the agreement will be starting year 3 of 5 on November 1, 2015. WCA District Manager Kenneth Ramzinski presented a summary on labor and insurance costs and requested a 5 percent increase. Councilmember Engelken moved to deny the increase. Councilmember seconded Earp. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, Zemanek, Kaminski, Earp and Engelken Nays: None Absent: Councilmembers Leonard and Martin 9. REPORTS (a) Receive report of the Drainage and Flooding Committee— Councilmember Clausen Councilmember Clausen provided a report of the Drainage and Flooding Committee meeting held on June 29, 2015. 10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS — City Manager Corby Alexander advised the City will provide information and address Ms. Soto's concerns which were given during her public comments; and advised everyone how pleased and comforted the Moser family is by the support shown by Council and City staff during their time of bereavement. 11. COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policies — Councilmembers Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard, Engelken, Earp, Clausen, Martin, and Mayor Rigby Councilmember Zemanek commented he hopes the Houston Astros start winning baseball games again; and Mayor Rigby commented on the great time everyone had during the July 4th festivities and thanked the Rotary and George Watkins for all their hard work. 12. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City 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, including, but not limited to, the following: Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 — Deliberation concerning the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee: City Manager Corby Alexander. Texas Government Code, Section 551.087(1) — Deliberation regarding Economic Development Negotiations: Meet with City Manager and City Attorney to discuss property developer proposal for development of residential dwellings in City northside. Texas Government Code, Section 551.087(1) — Deliberation regarding Economic Development Negotiations: Meet with City Manager and City Attorney to discuss property developer proposal for residential and commercial development near Bay Area Blvd. Page 4 of 6 July 13, 2015, Council Meeting Minutes