06-01-15 Meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors minutes

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Board member Engelken commented the Board should be following Robert Rules of Order. Board member Ojeda commented she does not feel the rules express how to act courteously and respectfully during a meeting. Board member Ojeda also added City Secretary Patrice Fogarty would be a benefit to the Board by speaking and addressing Robert Rules of Order. Ms. Fogarty advised she will be willing to do so. Board Member Ojeda stated the issue is not so much how to conduct a meeting, but the focus should be on meeting decorum. 4. SET DATE FOR NEXT MEETING—S. Livingston Board members set the next meeting date tentatively for Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at 5:00 p.m. 5. STAFF REPORT (a) Receive Financial Report— M. Dolby Finance Director Michael Dolby was absent from the meeting. Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston provided the Financial Report that was presented at the last meeting. 6. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on agenda; recognition of community members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policies. Board member Ojeda asked Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston if he researched the legality of unused workforce funds for possible scholarships. Mr. Livingston advised the information will be provided at the next meeting; and Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins stated he is researching it. President Warren thanked everyone for attending the meeting. 7. ADJOURN There being no further business, Board member Engelken moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:53 p.m. Board member Woodard seconded. MOTION PASSED. Respectfully submitted, aww--,) Patrice Fogarty,(91ySe tary Passed and approved on this 7th day of July, 2015. President Feichard Warren Page 3 of 3 June 1,2015, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes