2020-10-08 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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Councilperson Martin moved the establishment of a Charter Review Committee prior to the May 2021 election composed of citizens to be appointed by each Councilperson lone each/; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley. Councilperson Gillett moved to amend by adding "and that the Committee itself will appoint its chairman"; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Martin and was adopted, 8-0. The amended main motion was adopted, 8-0. b. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the City of La Porte Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Proposed Budget. [Corby Alexander, City Manager] Mayor Pro Tern Engelken moved that the Council stop the budget presentation at 8:15 p.m. to convene the Executive Session; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley and was adopted 8-0. Staff provided an overview of all funds and expected year-end balances and an overview of budget proposals for the coming year. Mayor Rigby moved to accept the budget as presented, with the exception of adding Fire Inspection staff(more information will be returned to Council)and the evaluation of the fence at the T-ball park. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Earp and adopted, 8-0. 7. REPORTS a. Receive FY 2019-20 third quarter Capital Improvement Plan program update. [Jason Weeks, Assistant City Manager] Mr. Weeks provided the report. b. Receive a report on the Drainage and Flooding Committee Meeting. [Councilperson Jay Martin] Councilperson Martin said the Committee received project reports and updates and set the next meeting for September 14. 8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS • Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, August 20 • La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting, August 24 • City Council meeting, August 24 There were no reports. 9. COUNCIL COMMENTS Hear announcements concerning matters appearing on the agenda; items of community interest; and/or inquiries of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy from the Mayor, Councilmembers, and City staff, for which no formal action will be discussed or taken. Councilpersons thanked staff for their hard work on the presentations and said they look forward to adopting the budget; congratulated the Chamber of Commerce on the success of their third annual Fishing Tournament; and thanked the staff for the ability to complete the budget review in one evening. 10. EXECUTIVE SESSION — The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 - personnel matters regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment,duties,discipline,or dismissal of a public officer or employee-regarding City Secretary Lee Woodwa rd. The Council adjourned into executive session at 8:23 p.m. 11. RECONVENE into regular session and consider action, if any, on item(s) discussed in executive session. The Council reconvened into open session at 9:31 p.m. The Mayor said the Council had discussed goals for the City Secretary position and that he would meet with the HR Manager to develop a set of them for the City Secretary and Council to sign and file. ADJ I RN —Witr.bjection, Mayor Rigby adjourned the meeting at 9:32 p.m. II --- „,, l.' L _ , Le: oodwar., it -. , ary Page 2 of 2 August 10, 2020, Council Meeting Minutes