2020-09-05 Special Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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(d) Medical Plan Update. [Matt Hartleib, Human Resources Manager] Councilperson Garza moved to have the update presented; the motion was adopted, 8-0. Mr. Hartleib presented the update. (e) Property Tax Waiver for Volunteer Firefighters (Requested by Councilmember Garza). [Michael Dolby, Director of Finance] Councilperson Garza moved to postpone the item indefinitely; the motion was adopted, 8-0. (f) Utility Bill Waiver for First Responders (i.e. Fire, EMS, Police & Dispatch) (Requested by Councilmember Garza). [Michael Dolby, Director of Finance] Councilperson Garza moved to consider a utility bill waiver for first responders. The motion did not receive a second and was not considered. (g) New City Hall (Requested by Mayor Rigby). [Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works] Mayor Rigby moved to consider plans for a new City Hall; the motion was adopted 7-1, Councilperson Garza voting against. Mr. Mayo gave a presentation on condition and next steps in order to proceed. (h) EMS Billing Fees and Collection Options. [Lisa Camp, EMS Chief] Mayor Pro Tem Bentley moved that the item be considered; the motion was unanimously adopted, 8-0. Chief Camp provided a report recommending third-party billing. The Council adjourned for lunch at 11:42 a.m. and reconvened at 12:17 p.m. (Without objection, item I was taken out of order.) (i) Wrought-iron Fence to Replace Chain-link Fence area at Bay Forest Golf Course (Requested by Mayor Rigby). [Billy Stoker, General Manager] The Mayor moved that the item be considered; the motion was adopted, 8-0. Mr. Stoker provided an overview. (j) Parking Logistics at Pecan Park(Requested by Councilmember Engelken). [Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works] Councilperson Engelken moved to discuss the item; the motion was unanimously adopted, 8- 0. Mr. Mayo provided several options. Councilperson Garza moved to fix the time to which to adjourn to Saturday, May 16, at 8:30 a.m.; the motion was unanimously adopted, 8-0. The meeting was adjourned at 2:07 p.m. (k) Fairmont Park West Park and Pool Update(Requested by Mayor Pro-tem Bentley). [Roz Epting, Director of Parks & Recreation] (I) Recreation and Fitness Center Update (Requested by Councilmember Earp). [Roz Epting, Director of Parks & Recreation] (Without objection, item I was taken out of order, following lunch.) Councilperson Earp moved to consider the report on the Recreation and Fitness Center; the motion was adopted, 8-0. Paul Bonnette of PGAL provided the presentation. Page 2 of 3 May 9, 2020, Council Meeting Minutes