HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-29-15 Special Meeting of La Porte City Council
LOUIS RIGBY
DARYL LEONARD
Mayor
Councilmember District 3
JOHN ZEMANEK
VACANT
Councilmember at Large A
Councilmember District 4
DOTTIE KAMINSKI
JAY MARTIN
Councilmember at Large B
Mayor Pro Tem
DANNY EARP
Councilmember District 5
Councilmember District 1
MIKE CLAUSEN
CHUCK ENGELKEN
Councilmember District 6
Councilmember District 2
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Notice is hereby given of a Special Meeting of the La Porte City Council to be held June 29, 2015,
beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte,
Texas, for the purpose of considering the following agenda items. All agenda items are subject to
action. The City Council reserves the right to meet in a 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.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. DISCUSSION OR OTHER ACTION
Consider adoption of an ordinance ordering a Special Election of the City of La Porte, Texas, for
August 29, 2015, for the purpose of electing a city official to the position of Councilperson-District 4
for the remainder of the unexpired term, which expires May 7, 2016 – P. Fogarty
3. COUNCIL COMMENTS
regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community
members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual
information or existing policies– Councilmembers Clausen, Martin, Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard,
Engelken, Earp, and Mayor Rigby.
4. ADJOURN
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n compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of La Porte will provide for reasonable accommodations
for persons attending public meetings. To better serve attendees, requests should be received 24 hours prior to the
meeting. Please contact Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary, at 281.470.5019.
CERTIFICATION
I certify that a copy of the June 29, 2015, agenda of items to be considered by the City Council was posted on the City
Hall bulletin board on June _______, 2015.
Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Budget
Agenda Date Requested: June 29, 2015
Source of Funds: N/A
Requested By: Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary
Account Number: N/A
Department: City Secretary
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Report: Resolution: Ordinance: X
Amount Requested: N/A
Exhibits: Ordinance
Budgeted Item: YES NO
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The City is ordering a special election on August 29, 2015, for the purpose of electing a city official to the
vacant position of Councilperson-District 4.
Filing begins on Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Filing deadline is Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Early voting begins Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Early voting Saturday is August 15, 2015
Early voting two 12-hour days: Thursday, August 13 and Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Early voting ends Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Election date is Saturday, August 29, 2015
Action Required by Council:
Consider approval or other action to adopt an ordinance ordering a special election on August 29, 2015,
for the purpose of electing a city official to the vacant position of Councilperson-District 4.
Approved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date