10-24-11 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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Councilmember Martin questioned the number of phases of the project. City Engineer Julian Garza informed there are up to twenty phases of the project. Councilmember Martin questioned if drainage objectives would be accomplished if only Phases one, three and four were completed. City Engineer Julian Garza responded many benefits would be achieved by completing Phases one, three and four. Councilmember Moser questioned if there was a possibility for funding of the project. City Engineer Julian Garza informed funding could be expected by January or February 2012. Councilmember Moser commented if funding becomes available, he would like to see staff move forward with Phases one, three and four. Mayor Rigby inquired which individuals had i nput with Phases one through ten. City Engineer Julian Garza informed there was a committee consisting of Cobb Fendley and Associates, Dave Mick, Don Pennell, Rodney Cox, in the Public Works Department, Tim Tietjens, Rodney Slaton and himself. Councilmember Moser moved to direct staff to move forward with the phasing and funding of Phases one, three, and four of the Concrete Street Program. Councilmember Leonard seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Leonard, Clausen, Zemanek, Mosteit, Engelken, Moser, Kaminski and Martin Nays: None 11. STAFF REPORTS (a) Receive Drainage Report — J. Garza City Engineer Julian Garza provided a Drainage Report. 12. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (a) October 24, 2011 — City Council Meeting — 6:00 p.m. There were no additional administrative reports. 13. COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community members, city employees, and upc oming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policies — Councilmembers Clausen, Martin, Moser, Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard, Engelken, Mosteit and Mayor Rigby. Councilmember Moser requested staff to follow up and assist Mr. Delbert Landry with the issues he addressed to City Council. Councilmember Leonard congratulated participants in the "Bike Around the Bay" event. 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda item should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code, including, but not limited to, the following: Texas Government Code, Section 551.072(1) — Deliberation regarding real property: Discussion of the sale of property located at 908 and 912 W. Main Street. Texas Government Code, Section 551.072(1) — Consultation with Attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation /settlement offer: Update regarding annexation of an approximately 29 -acre tract of land in the Battleground Industrial District. Page 6 of 7 October 10, 2011, City Council Meeting Minutes