2016-03-14 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council Minutes

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8. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION (a) Discussion and possible action appointing members to a planning committee for the La Porte 125th Anniversary Celebration Committee — T. Leach City Manager Corby Alexander presented a summary. Councilmember Zemanek suggested Council workshop the item in order to provide staff with direction. Councilmember Leonard commented City Council are the promoters. Council needs to set the parameters of what will take place. Councilmember Martin commented the scope of work needs to be defined for a committee. Mayor Rigby commented he understands everyone's thoughts, and the item can be workshopped before the Budget Retreat or during the Budget Retreat. City Manager Corby Alexander advised Council that staff will set a Special Meeting to workshop the item. 8. REPORTS (a) Presentation — Receive 2015-2016 Annual Report from Chad Burke, President/CEO of the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region — S. Livingston Chad Burke, President/CEO of the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region, presented the 2015-2016 Annual Report. (b) Receive report of the Fiscal Affairs Committee — Councilmember Engelken Councilmember Engelken provided a report of the Fiscal Affairs Committee meeting which was held immediately prior to the City Council Meeting. 11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS There were no additional reports. 10. COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information. Councilmember J. Martin congratulated Councilmember Engelken on his appointment as Chairman of the Houston -Galveston Area Council and Mayor Rigby as Chairman of the Harris County Mayors' and Councils' Association; Councilmember K. Martin congratulated Councilmember Engelken on his appointment as Chairman of the Houston -Galveston Area Council and thanked Parks and Recreation Director Rosalyn Epting on the new park on Martin Luther King Dr.; Councilmember Kaminski congratulated Councilmembers K. Martin; J. Martin and Zemanek on being re-elected for another term and Councilmember Engelken on his appointment as Chairman of the Houston -Galveston Area Council; Councilmember Zemanek congratulated Councilmember Engelken on his appointment as Chairman of the Houston -Galveston Area Council and requested Staff to assist the homeowners that have received flooding issues due to the fill dirt permit that was issued 2-3 years ago; Councilmember Leonard wished Parks and Recreation Director Rosalyn Epting well on her challenge of getting the pools ready for the summer season; congratulated Councilmembers K. Martin; J. Martin and Zemanek on being re-elected for another term and Councilmember Engelken on his appointment as Chairman of Page 5 of 6 March 14, 2016, Council Meeting Minutes