2018-06-25 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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• Don Pennell, Lorenzo Wingate, and Kristin Gauthier for their work on submitting for these and other projects. 12. 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 K. Martin congratulated Ryan Schoppe on his wonderful accomplishment; she stated the Juneteenth Parade was great and so were the church services during the Juneteenth Celebration. Councilmember Kaminski also congratulated Ryan Schoppe on his accomplishment, and stated the Juneteenth activities were great. Councilmember Zemanek congratulated Ryan Schoppe on his great accomplishment; he wished everyone a Happy 4th of July, and stated he believes Donald Ladd had to go home early to bed at his advanced age. Councilmember Bentley and Councilmember Engelken congratulated Ryan Schoppe on his accomplishment. Councilmember Earp congratulated Ryan Schoppe and also Go Astros. Councilmember Ojeda congratulated Ryan Schoppe; thanked the Parks Dept. for Friday Night Flicks; thanked EMS for the very successful food drive; stated she was glad to see property being zoned residential; and stated there are bandit signs on Spencer that have been there for five weeks, and she believes, "We can do better than that." Mayor Rigby congratulated Ryan Schoppe on his amazing accomplishment. 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 551.071 (2) — Consultation with City Attorney: Meet with City and City Manager to discuss and receive direction regarding negotiations with industry representatives for terms of new Industrial District Agreements. City Council recessed the regular Council meeting to convene an executive session at 6:50 p.m. regarding the item listed above. 14. RECONVENE into regular session and consider action, if any on item(s) discussed in executive session. Council reconvened the regular Council meeting at 8:03 p.m. This subject will continue to be discussed at future council meetings. No action was taken. 15. ADJOURN - There being no further business, Councilmember Engelken made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 p.m. Councilmember Zemanek seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0. Councilmember J. Martin was absent. (0-19UJ"i Patrice Fogarty, Ci ecret Passed and ap, •ve• on July 9, 2018. • A Mayor Louis R. Rig• Page 5 of 5 June 25, 2018 Council Meeting Minutes