HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-01-23 Budget RetreatLOUIS RIGBY
Mayor
BRANDON LUNSFORD
Councilperson at Large A
BRENT McCAULLEY
Councilperson at Large B
MANDI WILLIAMS
Councilperson District 1
CI-"rY-COURGIL`SP-F-CIAL_MEETIN-G AGENDA
CHUCK ENGELKEN
Mayor Pro Tern
Councilperson District 2
BILL BENTLEY
Councilperson District 3
RICK HELTON
Councilperson District 4
JAY MARTIN
Councilperson District 5
ROBBIE McLARRIN
Councilperson District 6
Notice is hereby given of a special meeting of the La Porte City Council to be held April 1, 2023, at
8:30 a.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, for the
purpose of considering the following agenda items. All agenda items are subject to action.
Remote participation is available. Attend via a screen using the link
https:/iusO2web.zoom.ustj/89096239493?pwd=ZnpuM3ZrVDdn eHkOZTIGTzRBMjN 5UT09.
Join by phone at 888-475-4499 or 877-853-5257. The meeting ID is 890 9623 9493 and the password
is 794055.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CITIZEN COMMENT (Generally limited to five minutes per person; in accordance with state law, the time
may be reduced if there is a high number of speakers or other considerations.)
3. STATUTORY AGENDA The purpose of this meeting is to discuss and formulate City Council and
staff plans, operations, policies, and/or future projects, including the following:
(a) Finance Department Budget Presentation [Michael Dolby, Director of Finance]
(b) Medical Plan Update [Matt Hartleib, HR Manager]
(c) Compensation Update [Matt Hartleib, HR Manager]
(d) Texas Municipal Retirement System Vesting Period [Matt Hartleib, HR Manager]
(e) Additional Garbage Collection Crew and Vehicle [Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works]
(f) Additional Personnel -Assistant Parts Manager [Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works]
(g) Expansion of Senior Services and Food Program to Brookglen Community Center [Tim
Miller, Director of Parks and Recreation]
(h) Athletics Recreation Specialist Position [Tim Miller, Director of Parks and Recreation]
(i) Proposed expansion of parking at Recreation and Fitness Center [Councilpersons
McCaulley, Martin, and Helton]
(j) Proposed Pickleball courts [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor]
(k) Proposed Second Inclusive Playground [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor]
(1) Proposed Vehicle Replacement 2023 [Carl Holley, Fire Chief]
(m) Proposed La Porte Fire Department Cancer Initiative 2023 [Carl Holley, Fire Chief]
(n) Police Firing Range Rebuild [Doug Ditrich, Interim Chief of Police]
(o) Beautification Efforts [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor]
(p) Main Street Master Plan [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor]
(q) Main Street District Alley Repaving [Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works]
(r) Masonry Wall Northside and Pumping Station on North Broadway [Councilpersons Helton,
McCaulley, and Martin]
(s) Electric Vehicle Pilot Program [Louis Rigby, Mayor]
(t) Grant Administrator position [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor]
(u) Discuss Potential Improvements for Heavy Trash Collection [Councilpersons Bentley,
Helton, and Williams]
(v) Youth Advisory Council [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor]
4. COUNCIL COMMENT - Hear announcements concerning matters appearing on the agenda; items of
community interest; and/or inquiries of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy from the
Mayor, Councilpersons, and City staff, for which no formal action will be discussed or taken.
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If, during the course of the meeting and discussion of any items covered by this notice, City Council
determines that a Closed or Executive Session of the Council Is required, then such closed meeting will be
held as authorized by Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Section 551.071 - consultation with counsel on
legal matters; Section 551.072 - deliberation regarding purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property;
Section 551.073 - deliberation regarding a prospective gift; Section 551.074 - personnel matters regarding the
appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or
employee; Section 551.076 - implementation of security personnel or devices; Section 551.087 - deliberation
regarding economic development negotiation; Section 551.089 - deliberation regarding security devices or
security audits, and/or other matters as authorized under the Texas Government Code. If a Closed or
Executive Session is held in accordance with the Texas Government Code as set out above, the City Council
will reconvene in Open Session in order to take action, if necessary, on the items addressed during
Executive Session.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to
contact the City Secretary's office (281-470.5019), two working days prior to the meeting for appropriate arrangements.
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.127, on a regular, non -emergency basis, members may attend and participate in the
meeting remotely by video conference. Should that occur, a quorum of the members will be physically present at the location noted above
on this agenda.
I, Lee Woodward, City Secretary, do hereby certify that a copy of the April 1, 2023, City Council agenda was posted
on the City Hall bulletin board, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the
City's website, www.LaPorteTX.gov, in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
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Lee Woodward, City Secretary