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Councilmember Zemanek also thanked the City University grads; he stated he hopes we learned a <br />lesson tonight and hopes broken processes can be fixed. He stated if we lay down a law, he hopes we <br />adhere to it. He is very disappointed the building official was absent tonight because he wanted him to <br />attend to answer some question, but he stated he knew he would be absent. Those staff members in <br />those types of positions and he <br />wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. <br />Councilmember Leonard congratulated the City University grads, and he thanked the departments for <br />working so well with this group. He wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. <br />Councilmember Engelken wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving; he thought the dialog process <br />worked well tonight; he thanked council for approval for FEMA alternate living RVs; and he asked for a <br />few more heavy trash pickup runs because people are still working on their homes and a lot of debris <br />accumulates. <br />Councilmember Earp wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and reminded everyone to be safe out <br />there. <br />Mayor Rigby gave an update on the 30th anniversary luncheon of the LEPC at Sylvan Beach. He <br />stated County Judge Ed Emmett was a speaker, and the LEPC does a lot of essential behind the <br />scenes work and thanked them; also, on Friday, November 10, the high school had their Veterans Day <br />Ceremony, and it was very moving. A Vietnam Veteran was there to explain the meaning of the 13-fold <br />process of the American Flag. Mayor Rigby pointed out that Councilmember Daryl Leonard was also in <br />attendance that day, and Mayor Rigby thanked him for his service. Councilmember Leonard replied, <br />Mayor Rigby reported the Honorable Brian Babin presented him with a U.S. flag <br />which was flown over the United States Capitol on November 1, 2017. The plaque accompanying the <br />flag <br />request to Congressman Brian Babin from Dr. Robert Garcia, Disabled Vietnam Veteran.The <br />Certificate accompanying the flag readsf the Honorable Brian Babin, Member <br />of Congress, this flag was flown in recognition of The Honorable Louis R. Rigby, USAF (Ret.) for his <br />dedicated service, continued patriotism to our Great Nation and many years supporting and helping <br /> Mayor Rigby stated it is very special to him because he is a veteran, and he thanked every <br />veteran in the audience for their service. <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 Texas <br />Government Code, including, but not limited to, the following: <br /> <br />Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 Personnel Matter: Deliberations concerning the <br />appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer <br />or employee, unless the officer or employee requests a public hearing: City Manager Corby Alexander. <br /> <br />City Council recessed the regular Council meeting to convene an executive session at 7:26 p.m. <br />regarding the item listed above. <br /> <br />12. RECONVENE into regular session and consider action, if any on item(s) discussed in executive <br />session. <br /> <br />Council reconvened the regular Council meeting at 9:04 p.m. Regarding the evaluation of the City <br />Manager, Corby Alexander, Councilmember Engelken made a motion to increase his salary by a 2 <br />percent lump sum. Councilmember Leonard seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0. <br />Page 7 of 9 <br />November 13, 2017 Council Meeting Minutes <br /> <br /> <br />