2021-23-08 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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Porte and affirming the City's intent to continue participating in the National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System. [Teresa Evans, Director of Planning and Development] d. Adopt Ordinance 2021-3840 for the purpose of vacating, abandoning, and closing the portion of the Strang Road right-of-way situated south of State Highway 225, west of State Highway 146, and north of the Union Pacific railroad tracks, and authorizing execution and delivery of a deed to adjoining landowner. [Teresa Evans, Director of Planning and Development] e. Receive report from tax assessor regarding the anticipated combined 2021 Ad Valorem collection rate of 98.5%. [Michael Dolby, Finance Director] f. Adopt Ordinance 2021-3842 for the purpose of adopting a map as the official record of the location and boundaries of drug -free zones within the City of La Porte city limits. [Steve Deardorff, Chief of Police] City Manager Corby Alexander confirmed item d had been pulled and would not be considered. CouncilDerson Engelken moved to approve the consent agenda: the motion was seconded !a CouncilDerson Bentlev: the motion was adopted. 7-0. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCES a. Public hearing to receive comments regarding the La Porte Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District's proposed budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year, which begins October 1, 2021, as approved by the Board of Directors of the District at its meeting held on July 15, 2021; followed by discussion and possible action to approve or deny the FY21-22 proposed budget of the La Porte Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Services District. [Carl Holley, Fire Chief) Mayor Rigby opened the public hearing at 6:35 p.m. There were no public comments. Mayor Rigby closed the public hearing at 6:42 p.m. Councilperson Engelken moved to approve the La Porte Fire Control. Prevention. and Emergency Medical Services District's proposed budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year* the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley. The motion was adopted. 7-0. 7. STATUTORY AGENDA a. Presentation; discussion, and possible action to approve appointments and reappointments to various City boards, committees, and commissions. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor] Councill2erson Engelken moved to approve the following appointments and reappointments to various boards, committees, and commissions: the motion was seconded by Counciloerson Bentley: the motion was adopted. 7-0. Airport Advisory Board (3-year terms) Hector Villareal for Position 4, resident Van Wiggington for Position 5, Individual in a leadership position approved or suggested by the Chancellor of the San Jacinto College Ch. 172 Employee, Retiree Insurance and Benefits Board (two-year terms) Donna O'Conner for Citizen Position 1 Juliane Graham for Citizen Position 2 Civil Service Commission (3-year term) Keith Trainer (ratification of City Manager's appointment) Drainage and Flooding Committee Mandi Williams La Porte Health Authority (2-year terms) Robert D. Johnston, M.D. La Porte Development Corporation (2-year terms) Nancy Ojeda John Blakemore Planning and Zoning Commission (3-year terms/to coincide with term of office of the appointing Councilperson) Richard Warren for District 2 position James Walter for District 3 position Lou Ann Martin for District 5 position Donna O'Conner for At -Large A position Zoning Board of Adjustments (2-year terms) Pat McCabe for Alternate 1 John Blakemore for Alternate 2 Page 2 of 3 August 23, 2021, Council Meeting Minutes