08-24-20 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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6.STATUTORY AGENDA a.Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the appointment of a Charter Review Committee. \[Mayor Rigby\] Councilperson Martin movedthe establishmentof a Charter Review Committee prior to the May 2021 election composed of citizens to be appointed by each Councilperson\[one each\]; the motion was seconded by Counc ded by Councilperson Martin and was adopted, 8-0. The amended main motion was adopted, 8-0. b.Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the City of La Porte Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Proposed Budget. \[Corby Alexander, City Manager\] Mayor Pro Tem Engelken moved that the Council stop the budget presentation at 8:15 p.m.to convene the Executive Session; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley and was adopted 8-0. Staff provided an overview of all funds and expected year-end balances and an overview of budget proposals for the coming year.Mayor Rigbymoved toaccept the budget as presented, with the exception of addingFire Inspection staff (more information will bereturned to Council) and the evaluation ofthe fence at the T-ballpark.The motion was seconded by Councilperson Earpand adopted, 8-0. 7.REPORTS a.Receive FY 2019-20 third quarter Capital Improvement Plan programupdate. \[Jason Weeks, Assistant City Manager\] Mr. Weeks provided the report. b.Receive a report on the Drainage and Flooding CommitteeMeeting. \[CouncilpersonJay Martin\] Councilperson Martin said the Committee received project reports and updatesandsetthenext meeting for September 14. 8.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, August 20 La Porte Development Corporation Boardmeeting, August 24 City Council meeting,August 24 There were no reports. 9.COUNCIL COMMENTS Hear announcements concerning matters appearing on the 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. Councilpersonsthanked staff for their hard workon the presentations and said they look forward to adopting the budget; congratulated the Chamber of Commerce on the success of their third annual Fishing Tournament; and thanked the staff for the ability to complete the budget reviewin one evening. 10.EXECUTIVE SESSION The City 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 Secretary Lee Woodward. The Council adjourned into executive session at 8:23p.m. 11.RECONVENE into regular session and consider action, if any, on item(s) discussed in executive session. Page 2of3 August 10, 2020,Council Meeting Minutes