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7. AUTHORIZATIONS <br /> (a) Consider approval or other action regarding an appeal by American Recyclers of the City's <br /> denial for the operation of donation collection bins at 9701 Fairmont Parkway and 8300 <br /> Spencer Highway — C. Alexander <br /> City Manager Corby Alexander presented a summary. Council adopted Ordinance No. 2017-3667, <br /> which imposed regulations on donation bins within city limits. Regulations include that each <br /> donation collection bin must have a permit, and that permit holders are a "not for profit" <br /> organization. The applicant, American Recyclers, is appealing the City's denial of a permit. The <br /> City denied American Recyclers a permit because it is a "for profit" organization. No representative <br /> from American Recyclers attended the Council Meeting for the appeal. <br /> Councilmember Mike Clausen made a motion to deny American Recyclers' appeal. Councilmember <br /> John Zemanek seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0. Councilmember <br /> Kristin Martin was absent. <br /> 8. REPORTS <br /> (a) Receive report of the Fiscal Affairs Committee—Councilmember Engelken <br /> Councilmember Engelken provided a report of the La Porte Fiscal Affairs Committee meeting held <br /> immediately prior to the City Council Meeting. <br /> 9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS <br /> There were no additional reports. <br /> 10. COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community <br /> members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual <br /> information. <br /> Councilmember Kaminski reported that on Friday she attended the Spaghetti Dinner and went to <br /> the Police Department Meet the Candidates event. <br /> Councilmembers Zemanek and J. Martin recognized all the recipients of proclamations this evening <br /> and wished everyone a safe and happy Easter holiday weekend. <br /> Councilmembers Engelken, Earp, and Clausen had no comments. <br /> Mayor Rigby announced during the Houston Astros season opener the Astros displayed a video <br /> which Mayor Rigby, LyondellBasell members, and the Houston Astros Foundation announced their <br /> partnership in giving back to the City of La Porte youth ball fields; LyondellBasell and the Houston <br /> Astros Foundation made a commitment to the City of La Porte to help maintain/upgrade some of <br /> the City's youth ball fields over the next three years. Mayor is extremely grateful to LyondellBasell <br /> and the Houston Astros Foundation for their support in the city of La Porte. <br /> 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION — The City reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda item <br /> should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the <br /> Texas Government Code, including, but not limited to, the following: <br /> Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 — Personnel Matters: Deliberation concerning the <br /> appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public <br /> officer or employee, unless the officer or employee requests a public hearing: Denise Mitrano, <br /> Municipal Court Judge. <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br /> April 10, 2017, Council Meeting Minutes <br />