10-23-17 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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(c) Consider ratifying nomination of Champ Dunham from Councilperson District 1 position to fill vacancy on the Fire Code Review Committee P. Fogarty (d) Consider approval or other action authorizing the City of La Porte to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Purchasing Association of Cooperative Entities (PACE) to utilize cooperative purchasing contracts for the performance of governmental functions and services C. Daeumer (e) Consider approval or other action awarding contract for janitorial services through Purchasing Association of Cooperative Entities (PACE) C. Daeumer (f) Consider approval or other action regarding an Encroachment Agreement between the City of La Porte; Joe Bertuglia and Evangelia Bertuglia, to authorize maximum 2.3 foot encroachment of existing home on S. Holmes Ave. C. Alexander Consent Agenda Item E was singled out for questions by Councilmember Earp, and Purchasing Manager Cherell Daeumer answered his questions. Councilmember J. Martin made a motion to approve all Consent Agenda Items pursuant to staff recommendations. Councilmember K. Martin seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0. Councilmember Leonard was absent. Shirley Belgau, addressed Council in opposition to Consent Item F. 7. AUTHORIZATIONS (a) Consider approval or other action adopting proposed City of La Porte Internal Ethics Compliance Policy K. Adcox Police Chief Ken Adcox presented a summary. Councilmember Earp made a motion to adopt the City of La Porte Internal Ethics Compliance Policy.Councilmember Ojeda seconded. MOTION PASSED 8/0. Councilmember Leonard was absent. 8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS There were no additional reports. 9. COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information. Councilmember Engelken commented the meeting was good; Councilmember Earp asked if the issue with access to the bay at Crescent View can be discussed at a future meeting; Councilmember J. Martin commented he will visit with Mrs. Belgau after the meeting; Councilmember Zemanek commented that Mr. Adams made some interesting points while addressing City Council and commented he would like information on how the City installed a sewer line at the property; and Mayor Rigby advised he attended a ribbon cutting at Ellington Field for the Lone Star Museum, and it is an extremely interestingmuseum;he thanked the City of La Porte Police Department for hosting National Night Out and the many neighborhoods within the community, and recognized Councilmember Terry Sain from the City of Baytown for attending the meeting. Page 2 of 3 October 9, 2017, Council Meeting Minutes