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Porte and affirming the City's intent to continue participating in the National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System. \[Teresa Evans, Director of Planning and Development\] d. Adopt Ordinance 2021-3840 for the purpose of vacating, abandoning, and closing the portion of the Strang Road right-of-way situated south of State Highway 225, west of State Highway 146, and north of the Union Pacific railroad tracks, and authorizing execution and delivery of a deed to adjoining landowner. \[Teresa Evans, Director of Planning and Development\] e. Receive report from tax assessor regarding the anticipated combined 2021 Ad Valorem collection rate of 98.5%. \[Michael Dolby, Finance Director\] f. Adopt Ordinance 2021-3842 for the purpose of adopting a map as the official record of the location and boundaries of drug-free zones within the City of La Porte city limits. \[Steve Deardorff, Chief of Police\] City Manager Corby Alexander confirmed item d had been pulled and would not be considered. Councilperson Engelken moved to approve the consent agenda; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley; the motion was adopted, 7-0. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCES a. Public hearing to receive comments regarding the La Porte Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District's proposed budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year, which begins October 1, 2021, as approved by the Board of Directors of the District at its meeting held on July 15, 2021; followed by discussion and possible action to approve or deny the FY21-22 proposed budget of the La Porte Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Services District. \[Carl Holley, Fire Chief\] Mayor Rigby opened the public hearing at 6:35 p.m. There were no public comments. Mayor Rigby closed the public hearing at 6:42 p.m. Councilperson Engelken moved to approve the La Porte Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District's proposed budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley. The motion was adopted, 7-0. 7. STATUTORY AGENDA a. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve appointments and reappointments to various City boards, committees, and commissions. \[Louis R. Rigby, Mayor\] Councilperson Engelken moved to approve the following appointments and reappointments to various boards, committees, and commissions; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley; the motion was adopted, 7-0. Airport Advisory Board (3-year terms) La Porte Health Authority (2-year terms) Hector Villareal for Position 4, resident Robert D. Johnston, M.D. Van Wiggington for Position 5, Individual in a leadership position approved or suggested La Porte Development Corporation (2-year by the Chancellor of the San Jacinto College terms) Nancy Ojeda Ch. 172 Employee, Retiree Insurance and John Blakemore Benefits Board (two-year terms) Planning and Zoning Commission (3-year Juliane Graham for Citizen Position 2 terms/to coincide with term of office of the appointing Councilperson) Civil Service Commission (3-year term) Richard Warren for District 2 position Keith Trainer James Walter for District 3 position appointment) Lou Ann Martin for District 5 position -Large A position Drainage and Flooding Committee Mandi Williams Zoning Board of Adjustments (2-year terms) Pat McCabe for Alternate 1 John Blakemore for Alternate 2 Page 2 of 3 August 23, 2021, Council Meeting Minutes