2015-08-24 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council minutes

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(c) Presentation - — Port of Houston Executive Director Roger Guenther— Overview of the Port of Houston Authority. Port of Houston Executive Director Roger Guenther provided an Overview of the Port of Houston Authority and commented the success in 2015 was enjoyed, and over 1 million jobs were created. Mr. Guenther spoke on future businesses at the terminal and encouraged Council to take a Port tour on the MN SAM HOUSTON, which is typically a 90-minute cruise. Councilmember Engelken commented he would like to see the City of La Porte and the Port of Houston partner and facilitate the truck traffic issues on Fairmont Parkway. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limited to five minutes per person.) Donna O'Conner, 217 Sylvan St., addressed Council in support of tax relief for senior citizens and thanked Council for the City services. James Matteson, 105 Summer Winds, addressed Council in support of tax relief for disabled citizens. Steve Coycault, 4315 Maidenhead Dr., Pasadena, addressed Council in support of tax relief for senior citizens and advised Council he will continue to support the citizens. 6. CONSENT AGENDA (All consent agenda items are considered routine by City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember requests an item be removed and considered separately.) (a) Consider approval or other action regarding the minutes of the Regular Meeting, including a Budget Workshop Meeting held on August 10-11, 2015— P. Fogarty (b) Consider approval or other action authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Morgan's Point for municipal court services— D. Mitrano (c) Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Bayside Terrace Civic Club for a Community Cooperation Project (New Neighborhood Entryway Sign) —T. Leach (d) Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing publication of a notice of intent to issue certificates of obligation, distribution of a preliminary official statement, and other matters relating thereto— M. Dolby (e) Consider approval or other action authorizing an agreement with Patillo, Brown and Hill for auditing services for fiscal years 2015, 2016 and 2017 — M. Dolby (fl Consider approval or other action authorizing the Mayor to execute an Employment Agreement with City Manager Corby Alexander—Mayor Rigby Regarding .Consent Item D, Councilmember Earp questioned the $4,000,000.00 of certificates of obligation for projects listed on the agenda request vs. the total obligation of $8,000,000. Finance Director Michael Dolby responded $4,000,000.00 for infrastructure this year, and the remaining $4,000,000.00 in proceeds for the next year. Regarding Consent Item C, Mayor Rigby questioned if the total contribution for the City is $5,000.00. Assistant City Manager Traci Leach responded yes. Page 2 of 8 August 24, 2015, Council Meeting Minutes