2017-11-13 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council Minutes

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Councilmember Leonard congratulated the City University grads, and he thanked the departments for working so well with this group. He wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Councilmember Engelken wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving; he thought the dialog process worked well tonight; he thanked council for approval for FEMA alternate living RVs; and he asked for a few more heavy trash pickup runs because people are still working on their homes and a lot of debris accumulates. Councilmember Earp wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and reminded everyone to be safe out there. Mayor Rigby gave an update on the 30th anniversary luncheon of the LEPC at Sylvan Beach. He stated County Judge Ed Emmett was a speaker, and the LEPC does a lot of essential behind the scenes work and thanked them; also, on Friday, November 10, the high school had their Veterans Day Ceremony, and it was very moving. A Vietnam Veteran was there to explain the meaning of the 13-fold process of the American Flag. Mayor Rigby pointed out that Councilmember Daryl Leonard was also in attendance that day, and Mayor Rigby thanked him for his service. Councilmember Leonard replied, "Thank you, sir." Mayor Rigby reported the Honorable Brian Babin presented him with a U.S. flag which was flown over the United States Capitol on November 1, 2017. The plaque accompanying the flag reads, in part, "This is to certify that the accompanying flag was flown over The Capitol at the request to Congressman Brian Babin from Dr. Robert Garcia, Disabled Vietnam Veteran." The Certificate accompanying the flag reads, in part, "At the request of the Honorable Brian Babin, Member of Congress, this flag was flown in recognition of The Honorable Louis R. Rigby, USAF (Ret.) for his dedicated service, continued patriotism to our Great Nation and many years supporting and helping veterans." Mayor Rigby stated it is very special to him because he is a veteran, and he thanked every veteran in the audience for their service. 11. 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: Deliberations concerning the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, unless the officer or employee requests a public hearing: City Manager Corby Alexander. City Council recessed the regular Council meeting to convene an executive session at 7:26 p.m. regarding the item listed above. 12. RECONVENE into regular session and consider action, if any on item(s) discussed in executive session. Council reconvened the regular Council meeting at 9:04 p.m. Regarding the evaluation of the City Manager, Corby Alexander, Councilmember Engelken made a motion to increase his salary by a 2 percent lump sum. Councilmember Leonard seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0. Page 5 of 6 November 13, 2017 Council Meeting Minutes