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AGENDA
REGIILAR KEETING OF LA FORTE CITY COIINCIL TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 28,
1994, IN THB COIINCIL CBAMBERB OF TH8 CITY BALL, 604 WEST FAIRMONT
PARKWAY, LA FORTE, TEBAB, BEGINNING AT 6:00 P.K.
Next Ord. 94-1967
Next Res. 94-04
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION BY CITY ATTORNEY KNOX ASKINS
3. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 14,
1994
4. PRESENTATIONS:
A. LORI RAY
B. EXTENDED LEARNING PROGRAM
5. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND TAX
PAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL
6. CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR FIVE INCH FIRE HOSE TO FOUR ALARM
FIRE EQUIPMENT - J. Sease
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A. LIVESTOCK/RODEO ARENA
8. COUNCIL ACTION
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION - V.A.T.S. - ARTICLES 6252-17, SECTION 2(E),
(F), (G), (R), - (LEGAL, LAND ACQUISITION, PERSONNEL, AND
CONFERENCE(S) WITH EMPLOYEE(S) TO RECEIVE INFORMATION)
A. SECTION 2(E) - (LEGAL)
RECEIVE REPORT FROM LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING LAWSUIT(S)
10. 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 session as authorized by TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. Art.
6252-17 (a) (Open Meetings Act) will be held by the Council at that
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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 Section 2(c) through Section 2(r),
inclusive of said Open Meetings Law, including, but not limited to:
Section 2(d) - For the purpose of excluding witness or witnesses
from a hearing during examination of another
witness.
Section 2(e) - For the purpose of a private consultation with the
Council's attorney on any or all subjects or
matters authorized by law.
Section 2(f) - For the purpose of discussing the purchase,
exchange, lease or value of real property and
negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or
donations.
Section 2(g) - For the purpose of considering 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.
Section 2(j) - To consider the deployment, or specific occasions
for implementation, of security personnel or
devices.
Section 2(r) - For the purpose of conferring with an employee or
employees of the City, for the sole 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.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 28, 1994
1.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Norman Malone at 6:00
P.M.
Members of City Council Present: Mayor Norman Malone,
Councilpersons Guy Sutherland, Mike Cooper, Bob Thrower, Bob
McLaughlin, Deotis Gay, Jack Maxwell and Jerry Clarke
Members of Council Absent: Councilperson Alton Porter
Members of City Staff Present: City Manager Robert T.
Herrera, City Attorney Knox Askins, City Secretary Sue Lenes,
Assistant City Manager John Joerns, Director of Administrative
Services Louis Rigby, Chief of Police Bobby Powell, Fire Chief
Joe Sease, Director of Parks and Recreation Buddy Jacobs,
Purchasing Agent Susan Kelley, Assistant City Attorney John
Armstrong, Recreation Superintendent Tim O'Connor, Senior
Services Superintendent Karen Beerman, Recreation Center
Coordinator Marian Scott
Others Present: Administrative Assistant to Commissioner Jim
Fonteno, Mr. Louie Ditta; La Porte Librarian Peggy Warnock; La
Porte Elementary Principal John Still and Assistant Principal
Charlotte Ryne; Director of Communication La Porte I.S.D.;
Lori Ray and daughters, and a citizen, Don Perry.
2. The invocation was given by City Attorney Knox Askins.
3. Council considered approving minutes of Regular Meeting
February 14, 1994.
Motion was made by Councilperson Clarke to approve the minutes
of February 14 as presented. Second by Councilperson Gay.
The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower,
McLaughlin, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone
Nays: None
4. Parks and Recreation Director Buddy Jacobs, assisted by Senior
Services Superintendent Karen Beerman, presented a Certificate
of Appreciation to Lori Ray. Mrs. Ray resigned her position
as Recreation Therapist for the Special Populations Organized
Recreation Therapy Program at the City of La Porte.
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Minutes Regular Meeting
La Porte City Council
February 28, 1994, Page 2
Mayor Malone announced the City of La Porte and La Porte
Independent School District were recently recognized by the
Texas Recreation and Parks Society (TRAPS), with an Excellence
in Programming Award. Mayor Malone recognized La Porte
Elementary Principal John Still, Assistant Principal Charlotte
Ryne, Director of Communications for La Porte I.S.D., Beth
Rickert, City of La Porte Recreation Superintendent Tim
O'Connor, Recreation Center Coordinator Marian Scott, and
Director of Parks and Recreation Buddy Jacobs. Mayor Malone
thanked all for their efforts in the Extended Learning
Program.
5. There were no citizens or tax payers wishing to address
Council.
6. Council considered awarding bid for five inch fire hose to
Four Alarm Fire Equipment.
Motion was made b~ Councilperson Sutherland to award the bid
as presented ~ Chief Joe Sease Second by Councilperson
Thrower. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower,
McLaughlin, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone
Nays: None
7. Administrative Reports:
City Manager Robert T. Herrera reported the cover for the
Livestock/Rodeo Area is almost complete. He stated, "We are
currently in the process of ironing out the agreement between
the City and the Livestock/Rodeo Association which should be
on the agenda for the next regular meeting on March 14. The
City and the Livestock/Rodeo Association would like for
Council to participate with them in a "Giant Ribbon Cutting
Ceremony" on March 31st, starting at 1:00 P.M. The annual
Livestock Show will be held on that day, March 31st, and you
will be able to participate in a "high profile" event. Please
let staff know if anyone will be unable to attend." Mr.
Herrera reported if Council arrives about 11:30 or 12:00 Noon
there will be a special meeting place for them to have dinner
with some of the officers of the association.
Mayor Malone announced the Livestock Show will be held March
28 through the 31st and will have some stock judging Monday
through Thursday. The association also has plans to hold a
dance in the arena.
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Minutes Regular Meeting
La Porte City Council
February 28, 1994, Page 3
Mr. Herrera presented another item regarding the update on the
current discussion with Harris County Precinct 2 for a fishing
pier at Sylvan Beach County Park. Mr. Herrera asked Buddy
Jacobs to give an overview of the activities leading up to an
agreement, as the City feels an agreement will be presented in
the next 90 days. Mr. Herrera reported, "Council has
information in their agenda packets regarding the procedural
steps the City must follow in order to secure a coastal
easement permit from the Texas Land Office. In addition, you
will find information regarding the contract issues discussed
between City of La Porte and Harris County Precinct 2,
entering into a contract to rebuild a pier that was very much
in La Porte's past."
Parks and Recreation Director Buddy Jacobs gave an overview to
Council regarding the process the City has gone through to
obtain a permit for the rebuilding of the pier.
Mr. Herrera introduced Administrative Assistant to
Commissioner Jim Fonteno, Harris County Precinct 2, Mr. Louis
Ditta, who answered Councils question regarding the future
agreement for the pier.
8. Councilpersons Cooper, McLaughlin and Gay brought items to
Council's attention.
9. Executive Session - V.A.T.S. - ARTICLES 6252-17, SECTION 2(E),
(F), (G), (R), - (LEGAL, LAND ACQUISITION, PERSONNEL, AND
CONFERENCE(S) WITH EMPLOYEE(S) TO RECEIVE INFORMATION)
A. SECTION 2(E) - (LEGAL)
RECEIVE REPORT FROM LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING LAWSUIT(S)
Council adjourned into executive session at 6:28 and returned
to the Council table to reconvene the Council meeting at 7:03
10. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:04
P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Lenes, City Secretary
Passed and Approved this the 14th
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LORI RAY
Lori was employed by the City of La Porte in October, 1981 to develop a Special Populations
Organized Recreation Therapy (S.P.O.R.T.) program. Lori graduated from North Texas State
University in 1980 with a Bachelor of Science degree with an emphasis on Therapeutic
Recreation and Travel and Tourism. She received her Certified Therapeutic Recreation
Specialist through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.
Since coming to work for La Porte, Lori has implemented several unique programs for the
S.P.O.R.T. group. Some of these are:
Cooperative Education Program: In cooperation with the La Porte I.S.D., this program
provides additional educational and lifeskills training opportunities. This program began
10 years ago with aquatic activities for the severe/profound multi-handicapped class and
was expanded in 1990 to include in-school programs such a~ fine and gross motor skills
labs ~a~ holiday craft classes and lifeskills programs such as community field trips to
various recreation centers, bowling, and restaurants.
Buddy Day Came: Developed for special education and regular education students to
interact and play together. Each special education camper has a buddy who is their
partner for the week. This program received an Excellence in Programming Award from
the Texas Recreation and Parks Society in 1993. Several cities are planning to
incorporate this concept into their programming.
Project Independence Training (PIT): Incorporates lifeskills and leisure into a fun
learning process which will be used for a lifetime. Community Awareness (Post Office,
shopping centers, etc.), independence skills (money management, cooking, grooming,
etc), and lifetime hobbies (ceramics, sewing, woodworking, needlecraft, etc.) are just a
few of the focal points of this program.
Lori is very active in the Special Olympics program and, through her efforts, the program has
expanded from one sport to five (volleyball, Bowling, Basketball, Track & Field, and Aquatics).
She was named Coach of the Year for Area 22 in 1992. From 1985-1992, she was instrumental
in hosting a local Special Olympics Track & Field meet which accommodated 350
athletes/coaches and 200 volunteers.
Lori has been the Bay Area Coordinator for the Very Special Arts Festival for the past 8 years.
In this capacity, she has helped coordinate annual festivals with the Cities of Pasadena, Deer
Park, and Baytown giving disabled children and adults the opportunity to experience the arts
through hands-on booths, a variety of performances, and a place to showcase their achievements.
Lori is planning on spending more time with her husband and three children after leaving the
City. Her caring and loving touch will be sorely missed in the S.P.O.R.T. program. She has
graciously consented to continue in a part-time, temporary.p,Qsition to make sure the transition _
with a new Therapist will be less difficult and upsetting to the participants and parents. She
wants to make sure the program continues while the search for her replacement goes on.
The City of La Porte and the La Porte I.S.D. were recently recognized by the Texas Recreation
and Parks Society (TRAPS) with an Excellence in Programming award. This award was
presented on February 4, 1994 at the T.R.A.P.S. Regional Conference in Baytown, Texas.
In May of 1992, the La Porte Parks and Recreation Department was approached by Mr. John
Still, Principal, and Ms. Gail Guillot, Fifth Grade Teacher, from the La Porte Elementary school
with the idea of an Extended Learning Program. This program is made available to all
interested students in the district. Teachers, administrators, and Parks & Recreation staff work
together to tutor and mentor students at the City of La Porte's recreation centers. This program
began with one site, the Jennie Riley Center; but, has met with such success it has been
expanded to include the Evelyn Kennedy Center.
We recognize and appreciate the fact that any community's success depends on cooperation of
all business, industrial, and tax based services working together towards a common goal.
Through this program, such a success has been achieved and we commend those who were
instrumental in the successful development and maintenance of the Extended Learning Program.
Tonight we recognize Mr. John Still and Ms. Gail Guillot of the La Porte Independent School
District and Ms. Marian Scott of the City of La Porte Parks & Recreation Department. Thank
you for your efforts!
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Requested By: J.L. SEASE Department: FIRE
X Report Resolution Ordinance
Agenda Date Requested: FEBRUARY 28. 1994
Exhibits: Attached;
Bid Memo from Susan Kelly, Buyer
Bid Tabulation and Bidder List
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Sealed bids #0581 for Five Inch Fire Hose were opened on February
14, 1994. Bid requests were sent to eleven bidders with seven
returning bids. One bidder subsequently withdrew their bid due to
a mistake.
The low bidder for 1500 feet of five inch fire hose and specified
adapters was Four Alarm Fire Equipment of South Houston in the
amount of $7,705.00.
Funds in the amount of $8500.00 were allocated in the budget for
this purpose. The recommendation is to award the bid to Four Alarm
Fire Equipment in the amount of $7,705.00.
Action Required by Council:
Award bid to recommended vendor in the amount of $7,705.00.
Availability of Funds:
X General Fund Water/Wastewater
Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing
Other
Account Number:001-500-501-402 Funds Available: X Yes No
Approved for City Council Agenda
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City Manager
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CITY OF LA PORTS
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
FEBRUARY 17, 1994
T0: JOE SEASE, FIRE CHIEF
FROM: SUSAN KELLEY, PURCHASING AGENTi
SUBJECT: SEALED BID ##0581 - FIVE INCH FIRE HOSE
Advertised, sealed bids #0581 far five inch fire hose were opened
and read an February 14, 1994. Bid requests were mailed to eleven
(11) vendors with seven (7) returning bids.
Four Alarm Fire Equipment submitted law bid meeting specifications
in the amount of $7,705.00.
Please submit your recommendation with an agenda request form by
the prescribed time before the next regular council meeting. If
there is a need to delay bringing this bid before council, please
notify me.
Attachment: Bid Tabulation
Bid List
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BIDDER'S LIST
SEALED BID #0581 - FIVE INCH FIRE HOSE
CASCO INDUSTRIES, INC.
P. 0. BOX 1595
PASADENA, TX 77501-1596
DOOLEY-TACKABERRY INC.
P. 0. BOX 9700
DEER PARK, TX 77536
FIRE MASTER
8555 W. MONROE
HOUSTON, TX 77061-4898
A-1 FIRE EQUIPMENT CO., INC.
P.O. BOX 9953
HOUSTON, TX 77213
WILLIAMS FIRE ~ HAZARD CONTROL
P.O. BOX 1359
MAURICEVILLE, TX 77626
RED STAR FIRE & SAFETY
P.O. BOX 7116
PASADENA, TX 77508
CLARK FIRE & EQUIPMENT
P. 0. BOX 339
DEER PARK, TX 77536
WILSON FIRE
7070 EMPIRE CENTRAL DRIVE
HOUSTON, TX '77040
SOUTH COAST FIRE & SAFETY
4300 SOUTH WAYSIDE #107
HOUSTON, TX 77087
FIRE IRON, INC.
P.O. BOX 1604
STAFFORD, TX 77479
4 ALARM FIRE EQUIPMENT
P.O. BOX 112
SOUTH HOUSTON, TX 77587