08-24-15 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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proposed changes will have to be presented to the Chapter 172 Employee, Retiree Insurance and Benefits Board before becoming effective. Assistant City Manager Traci Leach presented the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year proposed budget for the Human Resources Department. Councilmember Zemanek requested the City of La Porte Employee Policy Handbook to be forwarded to Council. City Secretary Fogarty will send it. Marketing/Public Relations Specialist Jaree Hefner presented the 2015-2016 proposed Fiscal Year Budget for the Hotel Motel Fund. Golf Course Manager Alex Osmond presented the 2015- 2016 Fiscal Year proposed budget for the Golf Course. Fire Chief Mike Boaze presented the 2015- 2016 Fiscal Year proposed budget for Emergency Services; Fire Marshal's Office; and the Fire Department. Finance Director Michael Dolby presented the 2015-2016 proposed Fiscal Year Budget for the Finance Department that included Accounting; Purchasing; Tax; General Fund Non -Departmental; Utility Billing; and Utility Fund Non -Departmental. Emergency Medical Services Chief Ray Nolen presented the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year proposed budget for Emergency Medical Services. Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year proposed budget for Economic Development. City Secretary Patrice Fogarty presented the 2015-2016 proposed Fiscal Year Budget for the City Secretary's Office. Assistant City Manager Traci Leach presented the 2015-2016 proposed Fiscal Year Budget for the City Manager's Office; Legal; and Community Investment. City Secretary Patrice Fogarty presented the 2015-2016 proposed Fiscal Year Budget for City Council. 7. COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policies — Councilmembers Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard, Engelken, Earp, Clausen, Martin and Mayor Rigby. Councilmember Kaminski thanked staff for presenting the proposed budget; congratulated the Purchasing Department for receipt of an award and reminded citizens residing in District 4 of the beginning of Early Voting; Councilmembers Zemanek and Earp thanked staff for presenting the proposed budget; Councilmember Martin commented staff prepared a good budget; he is excited about the sidewalks on Park St. and the new Christmas lights; having design cost as a fixed percentage and sent his condolences to Marlene Rigby on the loss of her brother; Councilmember Leonard apologized for being late and advised he graduated from the Advanced Citizens Patrol Academy; and Mayor Rigby thanked staff for presenting the proposed budget and thanked everyone for their condolences during the loss of his brother-in-law. Page 4 of 5 August 10-11, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes