05-22-17 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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Councilmember Earp congratulated Wyatt Smith, thanked the Police and EMS Departments, thanked Councilmember Mike Clausen for his years of services, congratulated Councilmember th Kaminski on being re-elected into office, and encouraged everyone to come out and enjoy the 125 Celebration festivities. Councilmember Clausen congratulated Wyatt Smith, thanked the Police and EMS Departments, congratulated Councilmember Kaminski on being re-elected into office, and commented it has been an honor to serve the City for 13 years. Councilmember J. Martin thanked the Police and EMS Departments, congratulated all the winners and candidates in the election, congratulated Wyatt Smith, and thanked Councilmember Clausen for his years of services. Councilmember K. Martin thanked the Police and EMS Departments, congratulated Wyatt Smith, wished Councilmember Clausen the best, congratulated Councilmember Kaminski on being th re-elected into office, and encouraged everyone to get tickets for the 125 Celebration festivities. Councilmember Kaminski thanked and congratulated Wyatt Smith, thanked the Police and EMS Departments, wished Councilmember Clausen the best, thanked the voters for being re-elected into office. Mayor Rigby congratulated Wyatt Smith, thanked the Police and EMS Departments, congratulated Councilmembers Kaminski and Earp for being re-elected into office, and thanked Councilmember Clausen for his years of services. 10.EXECUTIVE SESSION – The City 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 551.074 – Personnel Matters: Deliberation concerning the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, unless the officer or employee requests a public hearing: Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney, regarding prosecution of commercial motor vehicles cases in Municipal Court. City Council recessed the regular Council meeting to convene an executive session at 6:44 p.m. regarding the subject of the executive session item listed above. 11. RECONVENE into regular session and consider action, if any, on item(s) discussed in executive session. City Council reconvened the regular council meeting at 7:30 p.m. City Council provided direction to the Assistant City Attorney on his duties, and new policies and procedures. 12. ADJOURN - There being no further business, Councilmember Chuck Engelken made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:32 p.m. Councilmember Daryl Leonard seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0. Councilmember Zemanek was absent. _______________________________ Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary Passed and approved on May 22, 2017. ________________________________ Mayor Louis R. Rigby Page3 of 3 May 8, 2017, Council Meeting Minutes