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STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF HARRIS )(
CITY OF LA PORTE )(
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF A REGULAR MEETING, PUBLIC HEARING AND WORKSHOP MEETING OF LA PORTE
CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 12, 2007 AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 604
WEST FAIRMONT PARKWAY, LA PORTE, TEXAS, REGARDING THE ITEMS OF BUSINESS ACCORDING TO THE
AGENDA LISTED BELOW
Next. Ord. 3043
Next Res. 2007-19
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION - DAN CHAPPELL - MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. PRESENT A TIONS/PROCLAMA TIONS
5. CONSENT AGENDA
A. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC HEARING AND
WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON OCTOBER 22,2007- M. Gillett
B. CONSIDER AWARDING BID #07029 FOR CITY WIDE SIDEWALK IN-FILL PROJECT - W. Sabo
C. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING A SANITARY SEWER SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE
AND GWB INVESTMENTS L.P. (Ord. 3043) - W. Sabo
D. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE
INTENTION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS TO ANNEX TERRITORY
LOCATED WITHIN THE BAYPORT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AND BATTLEGROUND INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT (Ord. 3044) - W. Sabo
E. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION OF AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING MEMBERS TO
VARIOUS BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES, OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE (Ord. 2782-T)
- Mayor Porter
F. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION TO INSTRUCT THE INTERIM FINANCE DIRECTOR TO
AMEND THE VARIOUS OPERATING BUDGETS FOR OUTSTANDING PURCHASE ORDERS - M.
Dolby
G. COUNCIL TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING UTILIZATION OF
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT THROUGH THE STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION
RESOURCES - A. Owens
6. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, CITIZENS AND TAX PAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS
COUNCIL ON ANY ITEM POSTED ON THE AGENDA - (LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES)
JEREMY HENDRICKS - POLICE DEPARTMENT CONCERNS
RONDA LUNSFORD - MAIN STREET ADVISORY POSTINGS AND MINUTES OF MEETINGS
7. DISCUSS RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO APPROVE SPECIAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT # SCU 07-010 FOR PROPOSED MULTI-PURPOSE HALL TO BE LOCATED AT
816 PARK DRIVE (Ord. 1501B6) - W. Sabo
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING
REVIEW BY STAFF
PUBLIC INPUT
RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
8. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106 OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY APPROVING SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT # SCU 07-010 FOR
PROPOSED MULTI-PURPOSE HALL TO BE LOCATED AT 816 PARK DRIVE (Ord. 1501 B6) - W. Sabo
9. DISCUSS CHANGING OF POLLING LOCATIONS FOR CITY OF LA PORTE ELECTIONS (Ord. 3045) - C.
Askins
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING
REVIEW BY STAFF
PUBLIC INPUT
RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
10. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING NEW POLLING
LOCATIONS FOR CITY OF LA PORTE ELECTIONS (Ord. 3045) - C. Askins
11. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 42 OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES CONCERNING SEX OFFENDER RESIDENCY PROHIBITION (Ord. 2901 B) - R. Reff
12. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, THE CITY OF LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION, AND WESMOR CRYOGENIC MANUFACTURING LTO. FOR USE OF 4B SALES TAX FUNDS
(Ord. 3046) - G. Black
13. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE,
TEXAS AND WESMOR CRYOGENIC MANUFACTURING L TO. (Ord. 3047) - G. Black
14. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 82 OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADOPTING THE 2006 CODE EDITIONS (INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL)
WITH OR WITHOUT THE INCLUSION OF WINDBORNE DEBRIS REQUIREMENT (Ord. 96-2079K or Ord. 96-
2079K1) - D. Wilmore
15. COUNCIL TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR A
TERM OF THREE YEARS WITH AT&T AS INTERNET PROVIDER - A. Owens
16. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2007/2008 (Ord. 2007-3024-C) - M. Dolby
17. CLOSE REGULAR MEETING AND OPEN WORKSHOP MEETING
A. DISCUSS DRAINAGE PROJECT AND PROVIDE STAFF WITH DIRECTION - W. Sabo
B. DISCUSS SALARY SURVEY INFORMATION AND PROVIDE STAFF WITH DIRECTION - M. Dolby
C. DISCUSS LONG TERM/SHORT TERM DISABILITY AND SICK BUY BACK PROPOSAL AND PROVIDE
STAFF WITH DIRECTION - M. Dolby
D. DISCUSS MEDICAL HEALTH CARE DESIGN FOR 2008 AND PROVIDE STAFF WITH DIRECTION -
M. Dolby
18. CLOSE WORKSHOP MEETING AND RE-CONVENE REGULAR MEETING
19. COUNCIL TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING THE PLAN DESIGN
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR JEFFERSON PILOT AS THE THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR FOR LONG TERM
AND SHORT TERM DISABILITY - M. Dolby
20. COUNCIL TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING MEDICAL HEALTH CARE PLAN
DESIGNS FOR 2008 - M. Dolby
21. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - R. Bottoms
COFFEE SYMPOSIUM - NOVEMBER 13, 2007 - HILTON AMERICAS-1600 LAMAR HOUSTON, TX.
ECONOMIC ALLIANCE BANQUET - NOVEMBER 13, 2007 - 5:30 P.M. - HILTON AMERICAS -1600 LAMAR
HOUSTON, TX
22. COUNCIL COMMENTS -Beasley, Malone, Ebow, Engelken Mosteit, Clausen Rigby, Moser, and Porter
23. EXECUTIVE SESSION - PURSUANT TO PROVISION OF THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW, CHAPTER 551,
SECTIONS 551.071 THROUGH 551.076, AND SECTIONS 551.087, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE,
(CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY, DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY, DELIBERATION
REGARDING PROSPECTIVE GIFT OR DONATION, PERSONNEL MATTERS, DELIBERATION REGARDING
SECURITY DEVICES, OR EXCLUDING A WITNESS DURING EXAMINATION OF ANOTHER WITNESS IN AN
INVESTIGATION, DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS)
A. 551.072 (LAND ACQUISITION)
MEET WITH CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER AND
DIRECTOR OF PARKS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
DELIBERATING THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, LEASE OR
VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY
24. CONSIDERATIONS AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
25. ADJOURNMENT
If during the course of the meeting covered by this agenda the Council should determine that a closed or executive meeting
or session of the Council should be held or is required in relation to an item noticed in this agenda, then such closed or
executive meeting or sessions authorized by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; will be held by
the Council at that date, hour and place given in the meeting notice or as soon after the commencement of the meeting
covered by the meeting notice as the Council may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session
concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by Sections 551.071 through 551.076, and 551.087
of said Open Meetings Law, including, but not limited to:
Section 551.071 - For the purpose of a private consultation with the Council's attorney on any subject or matter authorized
bylaw.
Section 551.072 - For the purpose of deliberating the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.
Section 551.073 - For the purpose of deliberating a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation to the City.
Section 551.074 - For the purpose of deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline
or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee, unless the
officer or employee requests a public hearing.
Section 551.075 - for the purpose of conferring with an employee or employees of the City, only for the purpose of receiving
information from the employee or employees or to ask questions of the employee or employees; provided, however, that no
discussion of public business or City policy that affects public business shall take place between the members of the City
Council during the conference.
Section 551.076 - To consider deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices.
Section 551.087 - To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has
received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory
of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations; or to
deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect described by
Subdivision (1).
THIS FACILITY HAS DISABILITY ACCOMMODA TlONS AVAILABLE. REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODA TIONS OR
INTERPRETIVE SERVICES A T MEETINGS SHOULD BE MADE 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING. PLEASE
CONTACT CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 281-471-5020 OR TOD LINE 281471-5030 FOR FURTHER INFORM A TlON.
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