2018-05-14 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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Councilmember Engelken made a motion to keep the three current Committee Members, Jay Martin, Danny Earp, and Chuck Engelken and to name an Alternate at a later date. Councilmember Earp seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Leonard, Engelken, Ojeda, Kaminski, Earp and J. Martin Nays: None Absent: Councilmembers K. Martin and Zemanek (d) Discussion and possible action regarding repairs at Fairmont Park West Pool — R. Epting Parks and Recreation Director Rosalyn Epting presented a summary and reported $47,120.00 as the total cost for repairs at Fairmont Park West. After a lengthy discussion, City Manager Alexander asked if Council wanted Staff to go to the Homeowners Association and let them know the City is willing to convey the property to the Homeowners Association. There was no consensus from Council to his question. Councilmember Earp made a motion to deny doing repairs on the pool as presented. Councilmember Leonard seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Leonard, Engelken, Ojeda, Kaminski, Earp and J. Martin Nays: None Absent: K. Martin and Zemanek 9. REPORTS (a) Receive report for the Fiscal Affairs Committee Meeting —Councilmember Engelken Councilmember Engelken provided a report of the Fiscal Affairs Committee Meeting held prior to the City Council Meeting. 10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS There were no administrative reports. 11. 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 Ojeda commented how appreciative she is to La Porte Police Department for solving a major crime in the community; thanked the Human Resources Department for their hard work at the Public Service Recognition Week event; congratulated new Fire Chief Carl Holley; congratulated Mayor Rigby on his re-election and thanked the other two Mayoral candidates for their willingness to serve. Councilmember J. Martin congratulated Mike Boaze on his retirement; congratulated Anthony Bish and Ehren Torres as Employees of the First Quarter 2018; congratulated all that were elected in the City of La Porte May election; and requested the City Secretary add the precinct report to the minutes of this meeting. Councilmember Kaminski congratulated Anthony Bish and Ehren Torres as Employees of the First Quarter 2018; congratulated the Police and Emergency Medical Services Departments on their proclamations; congratulated new Fire Chief Carl Holley; and congratulated Mike Boaze on his retirement; Page 7 of 8 May 14, 2018 Council Meeting Minutes