2016-04-16 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council Minutes

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Councilmember Clausen commented he does not want to pay for water and a business owner of a car wash to pay the same amount for water services. City Manager Corby Alexander advised Council that Staff will bring back potential scenarios for rate comparison with other cities. B. Capital Improvement Plan Outlook — S. Valiante Public Works Director Sharon Valiante provided an overview of the Capital Improvement Plan for 2016-2017. Councilmember Zemanek asked how drainage fees assist in paying for the Fairmont Parkway Intersection/Signal Improvements in 2018. Public Works Director Sharon Valiante responded improvements will be required to the drainage facilities in the area with outfalls and reconstruction of pipe structures. Councilmember Leonard asked who is responsible for the traffic signals at the intersection of Fairmont Parkway and Underwood during construction. Ms. Valiante responded Harris County Precinct 2. C. Park Maintenance Division within the Parks and Recreation Department (Councilmember Engelken) — R. Epting Councilmember Engelken led the discussion and commented additional attention need to be on pressuring washing grounds; trimming trees; removal of mold on buildings; and cleaning of carpets and flooring. Parks and Recreation Director Rosalyn Epting discussed Parks Maintenance Division within the Parks and Recreation Department. Councilmember Zemanek asked if the field duties are still being performed by the La Porte Boys Baseball Association. Ms. Epting advised she will confirm if dirt work is being performed by the teams. Councilmember K. Martin commented when the La Porte Boys Baseball Association was moved to Pecan Park, field duties were cut off. Councilmember Engelken commented a person on a three wheeler has been hired that does more harm than good by pushing the in -field dirt to the out -field; and as a community, the issues need to be resolved. Mayor Rigby asked if there is a schedule of complaints logged that need to be addressed. Ms. Epting responded yes, and contractors also have a list of jobs performed. Mayor Rigby agreed with Councilmember Engelken and commented the sidewalks/entryways at the library and fagade at City Hall should be maintained. Councilmember Earp asked if janitorial services are included in the budget City-wide. Ms. Epting responded, yes, City-wide, each facility has janitorial services budgeted. Ms. Epting advised she will get that information and forward it. Councilmember Engelken commented the span of control is weak, and supervisors should be supervising instead of performing maintenance duties. Ms. Epting commented the supervisors are out in the filed performing more technical duties in the field. Page 2 of 7 April 16, 2016, City Council Special Meeting Minutes