09-08-14 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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Public Works Director Dave Mick presented the 2014-2015 proposed Fiscal Year Budget for the Public Works Department. Councilmember Zemanek questioned if the 4015 account for Paving was for concrete, asphalt or a combination of the two. Public Works Director Dave Mick responded in the Streets Division primarily concrete and reinforcing steel. Councilmember Zemanek asked where the Street Maintenance Tax will be in the Public Works Department. Mr. Mick responded in the General Fund Budget. Councilmember Moser questioned if account 4007 (Fire Hydrants) is for new fire hydrants or repairs in Water Distribution. Public Works Director Dave Mick responded for repairs. Councilmember Moser where is water sampling testing for commercial customers. Assistant Public Works Director Dave Mick responded account 5007 (Other Professional Services) in the Wastewater Division. Public Works Director Dave Mick presented the Airport Fund and advised Council he and City Manager Corby Alexander had meet with the Federal Aviation Administration and Texas Department of Transportation Aviation regarding options for the La Porte Municipal Airport. Mayor Rigby questioned if Council will have to decide whether to continue with the Economic Development Study of the La Porte Municipal Airport or use the funds for another Master Plan. City Manager Corby Alexander responded yes. Councilmember Martin asked if there was an update on the Air National Guard Building. City Manager Corby Alexander reported the Army National Guard will not move into the building until the Air National Guard cleans the fuel leaks. and the City of Shoreacres for the La Porte Area Water Authority Fund. Finance Director Michael Dolby advised Council he does not have the numbers available and will follow-up with Council. Councilmember Zemanek questioned the cost for mowing at the La Porte Municipal Airport vs. other city facilities on an annual basis. City Manager Corby Alexander advised Council staff will generate figures. Councilmember Moser requested a copy of the scheduled Street Maintenance List. Parks and Recreation Director Stephen Barr presented the 2014-2015 proposed Fiscal Year Budget for the Parks and Recreation Department. The meeting recessed at 8:53 p.m. to reconvene on Tuesday, August 12, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 12, 2014 Mayor Rigby called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12, 2014. Members of Council present: Councilmembers Engelken, Martin, Leonard, Kaminski, Earp, Zemanek and Moser. Absent: Councilmember Clausen. Also present were Assistant City Secretary Sharon Harris and City Manager Corby Alexander. Page 4 of 8 August 11-12, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes