2018-12-10 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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purchase of breathing air compressor for Fire Department. and Texas Traffic Safety Grant — S. Wolny (c) Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign TXDOT Impaired Driving Mobilization — STEP grant award and other related documents — R. Parker (d) Consider approval or other action regarding a proposed encroachment agreement with Eleno De La Cruz-Suarez and Angelica Suarez for construction of balcony at 318 W. Main St. — R. Cramer (e) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance vacating, abandoning and closing a portion of the Crescent Drive street right-of-way, located in Block 2 of Crescent Shores Subdivision — I. Clowes (f) Consider approval or other action awarding Bid # 19001 for Temporary Labor— Solid Waste Worker— D. Pennell (g) Consider approval or other action awarding Bid # 19004 for purchase of trucks for Public Works Department — D. Pennell Mayor Rigby advised if there are questions on Item B, David Hawes is not present to answer them; and the item will have to be rescheduled. Councilmember Ojeda noted a correction to the minutes and advised the invocation was given by Pastor Dunn. Regarding Item D, Councilmember Bentley asked if the balcony will be closed. Economic Development Coordinator Cramer advised it will be an open air balcony. Regarding Item E, Councilmember Bentley asked if abandoning or closing public rights-of-way are required to be published. City Planner Ian Clowes responded no. Regarding Item F, Councilmember Ojeda commented the best price is not always the best and she feels the workers are being exploited and she is in favor of A-1 Personnel. Councilmember Bentley also commented that he is concerned about low pay and is not happy with the low bid. Regarding Item E, Councilmember Bentley asked why the property appraisal value is so low. City Planner Ian Clowes advised a sewer line running through the property diminishes the value of the property. Councilmember Engelken made a motion approve the Consent Agenda items with the amendment to the minutes. Councilmember Zemanek seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0. Prior to council action, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 2018-3730 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2018 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2019; FINDING THAT ALL THINGS REQUISITE AND NECESSARY HAVE BEEN DONE IN PREPARATION AND PRESENTMENT OF SAID BUDGET; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Prior to council action, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 2018-3731 AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING A PORTION OF THE CRESCENT DRIVE STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED IN BLOCK 2 OF CRESCENT SHORES SUBDIVISION AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF DEED TO THE ADJOINING LANDOWNER; Page 2 of 5 December 10, 2018 Council Meeting Minutes