2017-04-24 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council Minutes

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less than maximum tickets sold and it be comfortable and fun for those who paid and want to be there. Councilmember Kaminski added they are having a campaign for the Mother's Day Brunch and will take flyers to 12 churches to get the mothers and grandmothers to come to the event. Mayor Rigby remarked that in the list of expenses, he does not see a line item for event insurance. Jenny answered, we did not buy event insurance because it is covered by the City's insurance. Assistant City Manager Traci Leach approached the podium to answer Mayor Rigby's question. Ms. Leach responded, she has been working with Texas Municipal League (TML) in terms of what we are planning and whether it is covered under the umbrella we currently have. Mayor Rigby said, in case of a monsoon coming in, we would have to cancel everything; but we still have to pay the entertainers. The event insurance would allow for not having to spend City money. Ms. Leach responded, yes; however, the challenge here is the City does not have a contract with the entertainers. The City has a contract with the promotor who has a contract with the entertainers. Mr. Alexander suggested that we look into a policy and a quote on rain, but we would need to verify what it would actually cover. Mayor Rigby asked what the Chamber of Commerce does on Sylvan Beach Day. Councilmember Kaminski responded they buy the insurance, and Mark books the entertainment. She remembers it was approximately $7,000.00 when she was there two years ago. Mayor Rigby asked Mr. Alexander and Ms. Leach to take a look at the insurance. Mr. Alexander introduced Jenny Lynn to Mayor and Council, explaining this is the first opportunity to do so in a council meeting. 9. 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 Zemanek acknowledged the newest member of the Earp family as they welcomed a new grandson; voting has already started and he urged everyone to get out to vote; and he hopes for a very successful Sylvan Beach weekend. Councilmember Leonard thanked the La Porte Police Citizens Academy for all the work they do, which many are behind the scenes that people do not see, and they really are appreciated; and congratulated the certificate of appreciation winner John Gianukos. He also wished good luck to all the candidates in the election. Councilmember Engelken congratulated Mr. Earp and his wife Jeannie; he also congratulated the volunteers, stated they are the back bone of many events in the city, and we ought to offer more appreciation to our volunteers; and he expressed appreciate to John Gianukos for his valor and stated he bet the Chief was surprised when Mr. Gianukos presented a gift to the Department to display at the police station. Councilmember Earp congratulated John Gianukos and all the volunteers for all they do; he also congratulated the 125th Committee on doing a good job and stated everything will be fine once we get past Sylvan Beach weekend; he also thanked everyone on Council for the congratulating him on his new grandson. Councilmember Clausen congratulated John Gianukos and thanked him for his actions; and stated he appreciates all the volunteers who work really hard to run big events; and congratulated the Earps on their new grandson, stating 'grandkids are great.' Page 4 of 5 April 24, 2017, Council Meeting Minutes