07-27-20 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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Councilperson Earpmoved to approve a policy regarding the use of facial coverings for individuals in City buildings and facilities; the motion was adopted, 6-1, Mayor Rigby voting against. d.Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a recommended date for holding the public hearing on the City of La Porte's Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Proposed Budget. \[Shelley Wolny, Treasurer\] Mayor Pro Tem Engelken moved to approve September 14, 2020, as the recommended date to hold the public hearing on the City of La Porte's Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Proposed Budget; the motion was adopted, 7-0 8. REPORTS (a)Receive a report on the Drainage and Flooding Committee meeting. \[Councilperson Martin\] Councilperson Martin reported the Committee received updates on projects and potential grant funding and set the date of the next meeting for August 10. 9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, July 16 La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting, July 27 City Council meeting, July 27 City Manager Corby Alexander said there was no report. 10. COUNCIL COMMENT Hear announcements concerning matters appearing onthe agenda; items of community interest; and/or inquiries of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy from the Mayor, Councilmembers, and City staff, for which no formal action will be discussed or taken. Councilpersons thanked the Council for approving the designation of the public park; congratulated the Parks and Recreation Department for their proclamation and thanked them for all they do; suggested conducting meetings remotely; wished that everyone stay safe; thanked the staff for making changes to ensure board and commission volunteers are treated with respect; expressed hope for resolution for the Bayway Homes project; noted mixed feelings felt over the park designation; apologized for speaking out of turn; Councilperson Gillett said he would not attend another meeting until COVID was over or he was replaced; and expressed concern on the face covering policy. 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION TheCity Council will meet inclosed session pursuant to Texas Government CodeSection 551.074 -personnel matters regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee -regarding City Manager Corby Alexander. The Council adjourned into executive session at 8:25 p.m. 12. RECONVENE into regular session and consider action, if any, on item(s) discussed in executive session. The Council reconvened into open session at 9:45 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Engelken moved to give the City Manager a 2% raise and a 2% lump sum payment; the motion was adopted, 7-0. 13. ADJOURN Without objection, Mayor Rigby adjourned the meeting at 9:46 p.m. Page 4 of 5 July 13, 2020, Council Meeting Minutes