2015-09-28 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council minutes

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(f) Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with JBS Water Inc., for an audit of the City's water system loss and meter management programs in the amount of$56,000.00— D. Mick Public Works Director Dave Mick presented a summary. Councilmember Martin moved to authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with JBS Water Inc., for an audit of the City's water system loss and meter management programs in the amount of$56,000.00. Councilmember Zemanek seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Zemanek, Leonard, J. Martin, Kaminski, K. Martin, Clausen, Earp and Engelken Nays: None Absent: None 7. REPORTS (a) Receive report of the Fiscal Affairs Committee—Councilmember Engelken Councilmember Engelken provided a report of the Fiscal Affairs Committee held prior to the City Council Meeting. Councilmember Leonard added additional information. 8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS City Manager Corby Alexander advised staff will visit with Mr. Parker regarding the completion date for the 3rd Street project. 9. COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information. Councilmember Clausen commented tonight was a good meeting; Councilmember J. Martin commented he would like to have a more clear understanding of the Ghost Bikes that Mr. Gibson addressed to Council and suggested the City set a goal to achieve a double A+ rating in the future; Councilmember K. Martin thanked staff who participated in the Twilight Cemetery Clean-up and the Health and Safety Fair; Councilmember Kaminski thanked staff that participated in the Twilight Cemetery Clean-up, Health and Safety Fair, and reported the Sip and Stroll was well attended; Councilmember Zemanek reported he attended the Fairmont Splash Park Ribbon Cutting; Councilmember Leonard commented it is nice to see citizens enjoying the Splash Park; Councilmember Earp congratulated Councilmember Zemanek on being a new grandfather; and Mayor Rigby commented he attended the Fairmont Splash Park Ribbon Cutting, and mentioned Councilmember Zemanek had suggested it would be nice for the kids to cut the ribbon, which is what took place; the Health and Safety Fair was great and how he enjoyed presenting the awards; and advised that City Manager Corby Alexander, City Secretary Patrice Fogarty, Councilmember Martin and he attended the 2015 TML Conference. 10. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda item should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code, including, but not limited to, the following: Texas Government Code, Section 551.072 — For the purpose of deliberating the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property: Meet with City Manager and City Attorney to discuss a Joint Ordinance and Boundary Adjustment Agreement and Joint Ordinance and Revenue Sharing Agreement with the City of Morgan's Point regarding a 4.42 acre tract of land currently Page 4 of 5 September 28, 2015, Council Meeting Minutes