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7. AUTHORIZATIONS <br />(a) Consider approval or other action regarding an appeal by American <br />denial for the operation of donation collection bins at 9701 Fairmont Parkway and 8300 <br />Spencer Highway C. Alexander <br /> <br />City Manager Corby Alexander presented a summary. Council adopted Ordinance No. 2017-3667, <br />which imposed regulations on donation bins within city limits. Regulations include that each <br />donation collection bin must have a permit, and that permit holders are <br />organization. The applicant, American Recyclers, is <br />City denied American Recyclers a permit because it is a for profit organization. No representative <br />from American Recyclers attended the Council Meeting for the appeal. <br /> <br />Councilmember Mike Clausen made a motion to deny appeal. Councilmember <br />John Zemanek seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0. Councilmember <br />Kristin Martin was absent. <br /> <br />8. REPORTS <br />(a) Receive report of the Fiscal Affairs Committee Councilmember Engelken <br /> <br />Councilmember Engelken provided a report of the La Porte Fiscal Affairs Committee meeting held <br />immediately prior to the City Council Meeting. <br />9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS <br />There were no additional reports. <br /> <br />10. COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community <br />members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual <br />information. <br /> <br /> Councilmember Kaminski reported that on Friday she attended the Spaghetti Dinner and went to <br />the Police Department Meet the Candidates event. <br /> <br /> Councilmembers Zemanek and J. Martin recognized all the recipients of proclamations this evening <br />and wished everyone a safe and happy Easter holiday weekend. <br /> <br /> Councilmembers Engelken, Earp, and Clausen had no comments. <br /> <br />Mayor Rigby announced during the Houston Astros season opener the Astros displayed a video <br />which Mayor Rigby, LyondellBasell members, and the Houston Astros Foundation announced their <br />partnership in giving back to the City of La Porte youth ball fields; LyondellBasell and the Houston <br />Astros Foundation made a commitment to the City of La Porte to help maintain/upgrade some of <br />youth ball fields over the next three years. Mayor is extremely grateful to LyondellBasell <br />and the Houston Astros Foundation for their support in the city of La Porte. <br /> <br />11. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda item <br />should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the <br />Texas Government Code, including, but not limited to, the following: <br /> <br />Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 Personnel Matters: Deliberation concerning the <br />appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public <br />officer or employee, unless the officer or employee requests a public hearing: Denise Mitrano, <br />Municipal Court Judge. <br /> <br />Page 3 of 4 <br />April 10, 2017, Council Meeting Minutes <br /> <br /> <br />