2018-11-12 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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(a) Discussion and possible action regarding appointing councilmember to fill vacancy on the Fiscal Affairs Committee— P. Fogarty City Secretary Patrice Fogarty presented a summary. Councilmember Engelken made a motion to nominate Councilmember Zemanek to fill the regular member vacancy on the Fiscal Affairs Committee and to appoint Councilmember Ojeda as the alternate on the Fiscal Affairs Committee. Councilmember J. Martin seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 6/0. Councilmembers Earp and Zemanek were absent. (b) Discussion and possible action regarding Eagle Scout Project regarding flags— Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby presented a summary of a proposed Eagle Scout flag project submitted by Eagle Scout Kaleb Little, who provided additional information on the project. Councilmember Engelken made a motion to approve the project. Councilmember Ojeda seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 6/0. Councilmembers Earp and Zemanek were absent. (c) Discussion and possible action regarding award of RFP for stop loss insurance, in connection with city health plan — M. Hartleib Human Resources Manager Matt Hartleib presented a summary. Councilmember Engelken made a motion to approve Staff's recommendation. Councilmember Bentley seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 6/0. Councilmembers Earp and Zemanek were absent. 9. REPORTS (a) Receive report of the Drainage and Flooding Committee Meeting —Councilmember Jay Martin. Councilmember Jay Martin provided a report of the Drainage and Flooding Committee Meeting held prior to the City Council Meeting. 10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS There were no additional 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 or existing policies — Those present: Councilmembers Engelken, Ojeda, J. Martin, K. Martin, Bentley and Mayor Rigby. Councilmember Bentley recognized Eagle Scout Kaleb Little for a great job on his project; Finance Staff on the awards; Municipal Court Staff for collections and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Councilmember Engelken recognized Eagle Scout Kaleb Little for a great job on his project; Finance Staff on the awards; participants of the 2018 City University Participants; the City for the nice Memorial recognizing late Councilmember Dottie Kaminski. Councilmember Ojeda thanked Mayor Rigby and all veterans for the service; Finance Director Michael Dolby and Staff for their transparency; Human Resources Manager Matt Hartleib for his work with Staff that participated in the weight loss challenge, and recognized the Parks Department and the Special Olympians for their gold, silver and bronze medals. Page 3 of 4 November 12, 2018 Council Meeting Minutes