03-24-14 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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Mayor Rigby commented he would like each Councilmember to have an appointment and appoint from the business and trucking industry as a whole. Councilmember Zemanek questioned if all of the committee members would consist of citizens of La Porte. Mayor Rigby responded that is a Council decision. Councilmember Clausen asked what is the responsibility of the committee. City Manager Corby Alexander responded it is his understanding the committee will work directly with the consultant that will collect and analyze trucking industry information within the community. Mr. Alexander also added the consultant will present facts and suggestions to the committee for workable solutions similar to a focus group. Councilmember Moser commented there needs to be a member of the committee who can advise of the law. City Manager Corby Alexander advised that will be the responsibility of staff liaisons, which includes someone from the Police Department, the City Attorney Office, and himself. Mayor Rigby questioned Council how many committee members should there be from commercial business and the trucking industry. Council agreed two committee members for both commercial business and the trucking industry. Mayor Rigby questioned Council if the two committee members from the trucking industry need to be citizens of La Porte. Councilmember Engelken responded yes. Councilmember Zemanek responded especially the ones representing business. Councilmember Mosteit commented there will be a pretty good pool from the business side but it may be difficult from the trucking side and to consider restricting the trucking industry appointee to have a business in La Porte. Councilmember Clausen commented he would prefer to see someone from the trucking industry who actually drives a truck dealing with the regulations be appointed on the committee rather than someone in charge of a trucking union. Councilmember Moser commented he would like the hoteliers involved on the committee, as well. This item will appear on the next agenda, and those thereafter, until the committee is appointed. 9. REPORTS (a) Receive report of Fiscal Affairs Committee Councilmember Engelken Councilmember Engelken reported the Fiscal Affairs Committee elected to extend the Franchise Fee Audit Contract for Whitley Penn for another year, and it will be on the next agenda for Council approval. (b) Receive 2013 Comprehensive Annual Financial (CAFR) Report M. Dolby Finance Director Michael Dolby presented the 2013 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). Council received the CAFR. 10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (a) Receive report from City Manager La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting, Monday, March 24, 2014 City Council Meeting, Monday, March 24, 2014 Council Budget Retreat, Saturday, April 12, 2014 City Council Meeting, Monday, April 14, 2014 Page 3 of 4 March 10, 2014, Council Meeting Minutes