2017-09-11 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council Minutes

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Award; thanked City employees that were on the Ride-out Team during Hurricane Harvey and commented he witnessed a horrible wreck in La Porte and expressed his amazement with the efforts of the First Responders and thanked the City of La Porte for the flowers after the passing of his mother-in-law; Councilmember Ojeda thanked the City of La Porte Public Works Department; First Responders and the Ride-out Team for their efforts during Hurricane Harvey; Chad Burke for everything he does for the City; Finance Director Michael Dolby and present and prior Councilmembers for investing in the City of La Porte's drainage system; Councilmember J. Martin thanked Chad Burke for his report; commended Director of Public Works Don Pennell and the department for the tremendous job before the arrival of Hurricane Harvey; thanked the First Responders; commented the drainage improvements since Hurricane Ike are working; congratulated Sgt. Matt Novosad for receiving the Crime Stoppers of Houston Superhero Sidekick Award; requested code violations be enforced in the City; thanked Susan Giacona for her beautiful song and presentation; thanked Martha Gillett for her comments and requested the City find a resolution for the easement on Crescent View; Councilmember K. Martin congratulated Sgt. Matt Novosad for receiving the Crime Stoppers of Houston Superhero Sidekick Award; thanked First Responders and the Ride-out Team during Hurricane Harvey; commented Sens Road was not a concern during the hurricane and the drainage was great around the City; Councilmember Kaminski congratulated Sgt. Matt Novosad for receiving the Crime Stoppers of Houston Superhero Sidekick Award and the recipients of the proclamation for 811 Safe Digging Day; thanked the First Responders; Chad Burke for his report; Finance Director Michael Dolby and Staff for their work on the proposed budget; the Public Works Department for picking up all the debris after Hurricane Harvey and everyone for the cards and flowers during her stay in the hospital. Mayor Rigby congratulated Sgt. Matt Novosad for receiving the Crime Stoppers of Houston Superhero Sidekick Award; Finance Michael Dolby and Staff for preparing the proposed budget; thanked Staff for the preparations before and after Hurricane Harvey; informed he and City Manager Corby Alexander met with FEMA on Labor Day and received good information; informed he met today with Representative Mary Ann Perez and other Mayors and advised there is 7.4 billion dollars allocated for the states of Texas and Louisiana; and congratulated 2 former City of La Porte citizens for receiving awards for the University of Texas Hall of Honor. 13. EXECUTIVE SESSION — The City reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda item should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code, including, but not limited to the following: Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 — Personnel Matter: Deliberation concerning the appointment, employment, evaluation, assignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, unless the officer or employee requests a public hearing: Meet with City Manager and City Attorney regarding an extension of line-of-duty injury leave for Officer Seth Candelari. City Council recessed the regular Council meeting to convene an executive session at 8:22 p.m. regarding the subject of the executive session item listed above. 14. Reconvene into regular session and consider action, if any, on item(s) discussed in executive session. (a) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance approving an extension of line-of-duty injury leave for Officer Seth Candelari and setting salary during the extension period. City Council reconvened the regular council meeting at 9:05p.m. Regarding Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 — Deliberation regarding Personnel Matter, Councilmember Earp made a motion to deny passage of the Ordinance and extension of benefits. Councilmember Leonard seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0. Page 5 of 6 September 11, 2017, Council Meeting Minutes