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(b) Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a presentation regarding salary for certain City
<br />positions [Matt Hartleib, Human Resources Manager]
<br />Councilperson Earp directed staff to keep the rate structure but make market -based moves within the structure
<br />and then consider salary adjustments as needed to bring back a proposal to get midpoints to market levels, at a
<br />minimum: the motion was adopted 8-0.
<br />8. REPORTS
<br />(a) Receive a report on the La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting. [Councilperson Nancy Ojeda]
<br />Councilperson Ojeda reported on the La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting held at 5:00 p.m.,
<br />relaying that the Board:
<br />- approved an awning, facade, and signage enhancement grant application of $6,998.73 for 508 West Main
<br />Street;
<br />- requested that staff set a meeting for the vendor and some of the Board members to finalize design proposals
<br />for Main Street traffic control boxes and connect with the high school regarding further art design;
<br />- approved a parking lot, striping, and landscaping enhancement grant application of $23,750.00 for 10424
<br />Spencer Highway, contingent upon a prefabricated building being installed according to code; and
<br />- approved capital funding of projects for the next two years.
<br />9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
<br />• Drainage and Flooding Committee Meeting, Monday, August 12, 2019
<br />• Budget Workshop Meetings, week of August 12th
<br />• Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Thursday, August 15, 2019
<br />• Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting, Thursday, August 22, 2019
<br />• City Council Meeting, Monday, August 26, 2019
<br />City Manager Corby Alexander offered that INEOS has executed the agreement approved recently.
<br />10. COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community members, city
<br />employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policies.
<br />Councilpersons recognized the Rotary Club, George Watkins, and the Float Entry Winners for the 4th of July Parade;
<br />congratulated Employees of the Second Quarter 2019; thanked Mr. Hartlieb and his staff for work on the salary study;
<br />shared the pleasure of attending the LPPD awards ceremony; acknowledged Lt. Dietrich's creative work to help fund
<br />the Animal Shelter; hoped for publicity for the $12 million grant for San Jacinto College for IT training; noted and
<br />upcoming opportunity to speak to children about bullying; wished good health and offered appreciation to Pastor
<br />Dunn; gave wedding anniversary wishes to Mr. Ojeda; suggested designating a parking space for Employee of the
<br />Quarter; encouraged the City staff for the discussion on salaries; commended the Council for the changes to the
<br />massage business ordinance; congratulated new EMS Chief Lisa Camp and Asst. Chief Shawn Kominek; inquired
<br />about the retired flag depository; and recounted visiting with Harris County Commissioner's Court on fund distribution.
<br />11. EXECUTIVE SESSION — The City Council reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda item,
<br />should the need arise, and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas
<br />Government Code, in in accordance with the authority contained in:
<br />City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 - personnel
<br />matters regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of
<br />a public officer or employee - regarding City Secretary Lee Woodward.
<br />City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 - personnel
<br />matters regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of
<br />a public officer or employee - regarding City Manager Corby Alexander.
<br />The Council adjourned into executive session at 8:31 p.m.
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