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LOUIS R.RIGBY CHUCK ENGELKEN <br /> Mayor OF A Mayor Pro Tern,Councilperson District 2 <br /> BRANDON LUNSFORD -L.- G BILL BENTLEY <br /> Councilmember At Large A , �� Councilmember District 3 <br /> BRENT Mc CAULLEY V 7m THOMAS GARZA <br /> Councilmember At Large B Councilmember District 4 <br /> TREY KENDRICK I ` JAY MARTIN <br /> Councilmember District 1 Councilmember District 5 <br /> NANCY OJEDA <br /> Councilmember District 6 <br /> MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE <br /> CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE <br /> APRIL 12, 2021 <br /> The City Council of the City of La Porte met in a regular meeting on Monday, April 12, 2021, at the <br /> City Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at 6:00 p.m., with the <br /> following in attendance: <br /> Councilpersons present: Louis Rigby, Brandon Lunsford, Brent McCaulley, Trey Kendrick, Chuck <br /> Engelken, Bill Bentley, Thomas Garza (left at 6:01 p.m.), Jay Martin, Nancy <br /> Ojeda/Robbie McLarrin <br /> Councilpersons attending remotely: None <br /> Councilpersons absent: Trey Kendrick <br /> Council-appointed officers present: Corby Alexander, City Manager; Lee Woodward, City Secretary; <br /> Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney <br /> 1. CALL TO ORDER—Mayor Rigby called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. <br /> Mayor Rigby reminded Councilperson Garza that the Council's adopted Rules of Procedure required <br /> Councilpersons to wear a mask during Council meetings. The Mayor reminded Councilperson Garza <br /> that he had the opportunity to attend the meeting electronically and could go to his office in City Hall. <br /> The Mayor asked the Sergeant-at-Arms to remove Councilperson Garza. Councilperson Garza moved <br /> that the Council oppose the Mayor's direction, which he termed as illegal. The motion did not receive a <br /> second and was not considered. Councilperson Garza left the room. <br /> 2. INVOCATION —The invocation was given by Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney, and pledges were <br /> led by Mayor Rigby. <br /> 3. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND RECOGNITIONS <br /> a. Presentation - Administer Oath of Office to newly elected Councilperson Robbie McLarrin. <br /> [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor] <br /> b. Recognition in appreciation of the service to the City of La Porte given by Councilperson <br /> Nancy Ojeda. [Louis R, Rigby, Mayor] <br /> c. Proclamation - National Volunteer Week. [Mayor Louis R. Rigby] <br /> d. Proclamation - National Animal Control Officers Week. [Mayor Louis R. Rigby] <br /> e. Proclamation - National Telecommunicators Week. [Mayor Louis R. Rigby] <br /> f. Proclamation -Crime Victim's Rights Week. [Mayor Louis R. Rigby] <br /> g. Recognition - Retirement of Sgt. Richard Ayers. [Mayor Louis R. Rigby] <br /> h. Presentation and update on the La Porte Independent School District. [Dr. Walter Jackson, <br /> Superintendent of Schools] <br /> 4. CITIZEN COMMENT (Generally limited to five minutes per person; in accordance with state law, the <br /> time may be reduced if there is a high number of speakers or other considerations.) <br /> Donna O'Connor offered her appreciation to the City Council, Officer Ayers, and the PD Dispatchers. <br /> Peggy Antone spoke regarding the PID hearing, in opposition to the proposed project. She asked that <br /> the corner commercial property be converted to a nature preserve, as there is already a commercial <br /> Page 1 of 3 <br /> April 12, 2021, Council Meeting Minutes <br />