a.Presentation, discussion and possible action to approve Resolution 2021-40 making findings in
<br />connection with proposed City of La Porte Public Improvement District No. 2 related to the advisability of
<br />the improvements, the nature of the improvements, the estimated cost of the improvements, the boundaries
<br />of the proposed district, the method of assessment and the apportionment of cost between the PID No. 2
<br />and the City as a whole, and making other findings related to PID No. 2. \[Corby Alexander, City Manager\]
<br />Councilperson Martin moved to approve Resolution 2021-40 making findings in connection with proposed City of
<br />La Porte Public Improvement District No. 2 related to the advisability of the improvement, the nature of the
<br />improvements, the estimated cost of the improvements, the boundaries of the proposed district, the method of the
<br />assessment and the apportionment of cost between the PID No. 2 and the City as a whole, and making other
<br />findings related to PID No. 2; the motion was seconded by Councilperson McCaulley; the motion was adopted, 6-
<br />1, Councilperson Bentley voting against.
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<br />b.Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve Resolution 2021-41 authorizing the establishment
<br />of the City of La Porte Public Improvement District No. 2 in the City of La Porte, Texas, authorizing
<br />publication of the resolution, providing for the preparation of a service and assessment plan, and making
<br />other provisions related to the creation of PID No. 2. \[Corby Alexander, City Manager\]
<br />
<br /> Councilperson Martin moved to approve Resolution 2021-41 authorizing the establishment of the City of La Porte
<br />Public Improvement District No. 2 in the City of La Porte, Texas, authorizing publication of the resolution, providing
<br />for the preparation of a service and assessment plan, and making other provisions related to the creation of PID
<br />No. 2; the motion was seconded by Councilperson McCaulley; the motion was adopted, 6-1, Councilperson Bentley
<br />voting against.
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<br />c.Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding legislative items. \[Louis R. Rigby, Mayor\]
<br />
<br />Without objection, the Council supported letters be sent from the Mayor on behalf of the Council in opposition to SB
<br />1661, SB 10, HB 1869, HB 753, HB 4170, and HB 330.
<br />8.REPORTS
<br />Receive report on the La Porte Development Corporation meeting. \[Councilperson Chuck Engelken
<br />a.\]
<br />
<br /> Mayor Pro Tem Engelken announced the Corporation approved the amendment to the Campise agreement and a
<br />façade enhancement grant for Snider Transmission, and selected utility box mini-mural images.
<br />9.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
<br /> City Council meeting, May 10
<br /> City Council meeting, May 24
<br />City Manager Corby Alexander said there were no reports.
<br />10. COUNCIL COMMENTS Hear announcements concerning matters appearing on the agenda; items of community
<br />interest; and/or inquiries of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy from the Mayor,
<br />Councilmembers, and City staff, for which no formal action will be discussed or taken.
<br />
<br />Councilpersons expressed interest in the PID; congratulated those who were recognized at the beginning of the
<br />meeting; thanked Ray Mayo for saving the City a significant amount of money on the contracts in the consent agenda
<br />this evening; and thanked everyone who worked on the Sylvan Beach Festival and shared how successful
<br />it was, and the Mayor discussed his testimony before the Texas Legislature last week.
<br />
<br />11. EXECUTIVE SESSION
<br />(a) Texas Government Code Sec. 551.087 - personnel matters - for deliberation related to the appointment,
<br />employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee -
<br />regarding Municipal Judge Denise Mitrano.
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<br />The Council convened into executive session at 7:25 p.m.
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