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Home My WebLink About1997-05-05 Regular Meeting of City Council e . MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL MAY 5, 1997 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malone at 6:00 p.m. Members of City Council Present: Mayor Norman Malone, Councilpersons Guy Sutherland, Mike Cooper, Bob McLaughlin, Alton Porter, Deetis Gay, Jack Maxwell and Jerry Clarke Members of City Council Absent: None Members of City Executive Staff and City EmoJoyees Present: City Attorney Knox Askins, Acting City Secretary Rhonda L. Y ockov, City Manager Robert T. Herrera, Assistant City Manager John Joerns, Director of FinancelACM Jeff Litchfield, Director of Planning Guy Rankin, Director of Public Works Steve Gillett, Police Chief Bobby Powell, Director of Administrative Services Louis Rigby, Assistant Finance Director Cynthia Alexander, Accounting Supervisor Kathy Hutton, City Attorney John Armstrong, Alternate Municipal Judge Denise Mitrano, Solid Waste Superintendent Phil Webb, Equipment Operator n Jesus Alfaro Other Present: Father Tom Rafferty of St. Mary's Church, Reverend David Cochran of La Porte Worship Center, Reverend Arthur Roscoe of New Hope Baptist Church, Reverend Oliver Stillwell of First Assembly of God, La Porte March for Jesus Organizer Linda Barley Vice President of the Houston Safe Boating Council Elaine Proctor and HSBC Secretary Suzy Littlejohn and several La Porte Citizens 2. INVOCATION Reverend David Cochran of La Porte Worship Center delivered the invocation. 3. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING APRIL 28, 1997 Motion was made by Council person Cooper to approve the minutes of April 28. 1997. as ~resented. Seconded by Council person Maxwell. The motion carried, 8 ayes, 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None 4. PRESENTATION EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER - JANUARY, FEBRUARY, AND MARCH 1997 Mayor Malone read a dossier and recognized Jesus Alfaro, Equipment Operator n as the "Employee of the Quarter" for the months of January, February and March of 1997. The Director of Public Works Steve Gillett and Solid Waste Superintendent Phil Webb presented Mr. Alfaro with a plaque. e . Minutes Special Called Regular Meeting La Porte City Council May 5, 1997, Page 2 5. PROCLAMATIONS A: MARCH FOR JESUS - LINDA BARLEY Mayor Malone proclaimed Saturday, May 17, 1997 as March for Jesus Day and presented a proclamation to Father Rafferty, Rev. Cochran, Rev. Roscoe, Rev. Stillwell and Linda Barley. Ms. Barley thanked Mayor Malone for the proclamation. B. BOAT SAFI'EY MONTIl- POWER SQUADREN ELAINE PROCTOR Mayor Malone proclaimed the Month of Mayas Safe Boating Month and presented a proclamation to Vice President Elaine Proctor and Secretary Suzy Littlejohn. Ms. Proctor' stressed the importance of safe boating and Ms. Littlejohn thanked the Mayor for the proclamation. 6. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND TAX PAYERS WISIllNG TO ADDRESS COUNCIL There were no citizens or taxpayers wishing to address Council. 7. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE ON MAY 4, 1996 (Ord 96-2173) - K. Askins City Attorney Knox Askins stated that a revised ordinance with election tally's have been placed before them. Mr. Askins then read the ordinance: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE ON MAY 3, 1997, FOR THE ELECTION OF MAYOR; COUNCILPERSON DISTRICT 2; AND COUNCILPERSON DISTRICT 3; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF Motion was made by Council person Cooper to approve Ordinance 97-2173 as ready by the City Attorney. Seconded by Council person Porter. The motion carried, 8 ayes, 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None 8. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION FOR COUNCILMAN COOPER - Mayor Malone e e Minutes Special Called Regular Meeting La Porte City Council May 5, 1997, Page 3 Mayor Malone presented Councilman Cooper with a certificate of appreciation and stated what a pleasure it has been to work with him. City Manager Robert T. Herrera on behalf of the City Staff stated that Mr. Cooper it has been very supportive of the Staff and thanked him. Mr. Herrera then presented Councilman Cooper with several gifts from the City Staff. Councilman Cooper spoke of his time on Council and thanked the Council members and the City Staff for their friendship and that it has been a pleasure working with each of them. 9. ADMINISTERING OATH OF OFFICE FOR NEW COUNCILPERSONS - Judge D. Mitrano City Municipal Judge Denise Mitrano administered the oath of office to Mayor Norman L. Malone and District 2 Council person Chuck Engelken. Mayor Malone welcomed Councilman Engelken and thanked Judge Mitrano for administering the oaths. Councilman Engelken thanked Mr. Cooper for his help on the election and to especially thank the volunteers and the voters. 10. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING A MEMBER OF CITY COUNCn. TO SERVE AS MAYOR PRQ-TEM FOR THE PERIOD MAY 5,1997 TIlROUGH MAY 5,1998 (97-2174) - K. Askins City Attorney read: AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING A MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO SERVE A MAYOR PRO-TEM OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, FOR THE PERIOD MAY 5, 1997, THROUGH MAY 5, 1998; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Mayor Malone requested nominations. Motion was made by Council person Maxwell to nominate Guy Sutherland as Mayor Pro-Tern. Seconded by Council person Clarke. Motion was made by Council person Sutherland to nominate Jack Maxwell as Mayor Pro-Tern. Council person Maxwell declined the nomination. Motion was made by Council person Gay to nominate Bob McLau~h1in as Mayor Pro-Tern. Seconded by Council person Porter. Mayor Malone declared nominations ceased. Votes for McLaughlin - Gay, Porter, Sutherland, McLaughlin Votes for Sutherland - Engelken, Maxwell, Clarke e e Minutes Special Called Regular Meeting La Porte City Council May 5, 1997, Page 4 Mayor Malone stated "I am going to vote and make it a tie vote" . Motion was made by Councilperson Maxwell to have this item tabled till a full Council is present. Motion died for lack of second. Mayor Malone called for a second vote. Votes for McLaughlin - Gay, Porter, McLaughlin Votes for Sutherland - Engelken, Maxwell, Clarke, Sutherland Motion was made by Council person Porter to vote in Favor of Council person Sutherland to serve as Mayor Pro-Tern. Seconded by Council person McLaughlin. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Engelken, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None Motion was made by Mayor Malone to vote on the Main Motion to appoint Guy Sutherland as Mayor Pro-Tem. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Engelken, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None 11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS City Manager Robert T. Herrera officially congratulated Councilman Engelken on his election "and congratulated the new Mayor Pro-Tern Councilman Sutherland. Mr. Herrera stated he had no other report. 12. COUNCIL ACTION Councilpersons Sutherland, Engelken, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke, Mayor Malone brought items to Council's attention. 13. EXECUTIVE SESSION - PURSUANT TO PROVISION OF THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW, CHAPTER 551.071 THROUGH 551.076, AND 551.084, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, - (CONSULTATION WITII ATTORNEY, DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY, DELIBERATION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE GIFf OR DONATION, PERSONNEL MATTERS, CONFERENCE WITII EMPWYEES, DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES, OR EXCLUDING A WITNESS DURING EXAMINATION OF ANOTHER WITNESS IN AN INVESTIGATION) There were no items brought forward for an executive session. e e Minutes Special Called Regular Meeting La Porte City Council May 5, 1997, Page 5 14. CONSIDERATION AND POSSmLE ACTION ON ITEMS CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION There was no action taken for this item. 15.' ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was duly adjourned at 7:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~~ Acting City Secretary Passed and Approved on this 19111 Day of May, 1997 ~ Guy Sutherland, Mayor Pro-Tern e e e e I would like to nominate Jesus Alfaro for "Employee of The Quarter". Jesus has been with the City for Eight Years and has worked as a garbage truck driver since December of 1993. Jesus has an outstanding attitude toward his job. His crew is usually the first one of three crews finished each day. He often helps other crews that have fallen behind schedule. He maintains his equipment extremely well and has had the fewest breakdowns in the Solid Waste Division. His crew always has the highest morale and the safest work record. Jesus is well thought of in Public Works because of his attitude and performance. This is the second Nomination for Mr. Alfaro, and he is due serious consideration for this recognition. Phil IA)wb --. '-, tJIJ\~p f)f.- ~ U) uC\JLfft e J AA- r-t-lo, Mllt IGlG 1 "EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER" NOMINATION FORM Employee's Name: Job Title: Hire Date: 08-22-88 Jesus Alfaro Equipment Op~rator II Nominated By: Phil Webb Department: 70/72 1. 2. 3. (jes)/ No Yes / (N~ 6~/ ..... No (Yes / No - eYes) I No If Yes /.eJ- 4. Completed six (6) month introductory period. Any reprimands in personnel file during past twelve (12) months? Satisfactory safety record, both vehicle and personal. Serves as a positive role model for other employees in regard to attitude, performance, and ability. Performs over and above his/her regular job duties and requirements. Has this employee been selected for "Employee of the Quarter" before? yes, please state when. 5. 6. 7. For the past twelve (12) months has received the following overall score on his/her evaluation (please check one only): Superior Excellent Satisfactory xx 8. Please write a paragraph explaining why this employee is being nominated for "Employee of the Quarter" . (attach supplement pages as needed) I would like to nominate Jesus Alfaro for "Employee Of The Quarter". Jesus has been with the City for Eight Years and has worked as a garbage truck driver since December of 1993. Jesus has an outstandin~ attitude toward his ;ob. His crew is ..~.." 11 v rho> fi ,.",r nno> nf three--- f~ n~ <>h..~ p.<IC'h n.<lv. He often helns other crews that have fallen behind schedule. He maintains his equipment extremely well and has had the fewest breakdowns in the Solid Waste Division. His crew always has the highest morale and the safest work record. Jesus is well thought of in Public Works hpcall"'p nf hi", .<Irr' :ude and 'T'h~<> i<> rh.. , l\Tnm~ ~~- Mr. Alfaro, and he is due serious consideration fn,. rhi", 'rinn 1/ Supervisor's Signature: / ~ '/ UL J- / Director's Signature: ~~ f, I. => II . J~: /- g- 97 l~: /-3-97 e e .. . e Office of the Mayor 0(1 (!(jJ 0. ~-- ~(;> ~,~ (!'<? r ion IllIl1rr,ua : During the early years of cJwl/enge the citi~ns of our greoJ naI;on were .frequently united in observance of prayer, and today, as then, this nalion finds itself in a time of uncertainty,' and WHEREAS, divine help is needed more today than oJ anytime in our country's history, for the preservation of our .freedom, for the guid01lt:e of our public officials, and to guide our citi~ns in a more righteous, caring lWl)' of life,' and WHEREAS, ;t is the dUly of nalions as well as mankind to coTffess our sins and transgressions and to recogni~ thoJ we are blessed when we have God in our lives,' and WHEREAS, the citi~ns of La /brte should jo;n with others in the 1996 observance of .Marr:hfor Jesus.,' and WHEREAS, we should all give Ihanks 101M Almighry for blessings which M has beslOlved upon our noJion and our ciry. NOW, THEREFORE, I, NORMAN L. MALONE, MAYOR of the Dty of La Rme, do hereby proclaim SarurrJay, May17, 1997 as MARCH FOR JESUS DAY in the City of La /brte, and urge all citi~ns to unite in observance of · Marr:h for Jesus Day. . IN WITNF.SS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal C!f the City to be affixed hereto, Ihis the 5th day of May, 199Z CITY OF LA PORTE Norman L. Malone, Mayor . e REOUESTtR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITE. Agenda Date Requested: May 5. 1997 Requested By: Knox Askins Department: City Attorney _ Report _ Resolution X Ordinance Exhibits: Ordinance 97- SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Texas Election Code Section 67.003 calls for the canvass of returns by City Council after a General or Special Election. no earlier than the 2nd day and no later the 61h day after the election. The City Council will canvass the results of the General Election held on May 3. 1997. at a Special Called Regular Meeting on May 5, 1997. I Action Required by Council: Approve an ordinance declaring the results of a General Election held in the City of La Porte. on May 3, 1997. Availability of Funds: General Fund_ Water /Wastewater _ Capital Improvement_ General Revenue Sharing Other . Account Number: Funds Available: YES NO fYa.v )) ) r?7 Date I e 'e e ' REOUEST FOR CI1Y COUNCIL AGENDA ITE' Agenda Date Requested: May 5. 1997 Requested By: Knox Askins Department: City Attorney _ Report _ Resolution X Ordinance Exhibits: Ordinance 97- SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The Term for Mayor Pro-Tern is due to expire on May 6, 1997 therefore, an appointment of a member of City Council to serve as Mayor Pro-Tern for the period of May 5,1997 through May 5, 1998 is necessary. Action Required by Council: Approve an ordinance appointing a member of the City of Council to serve as MayorPro-Tem of the City of La Porte. Availability of Funds: General Fund_ WaterlWastewater _ Capital Improvement_ General Revenue Sharing Other Account Number: Funds Available: YES NO ~r ~ )ff7 Date e e ORDINANCE NO. 97- AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING A KEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO SERVE AS KAYOR PRO-TEll OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, FOR THE PERIOD KAY 5, 1997, THROUGH KAY 5, 1998; FINDING COKPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN KEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Sec~iOD 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby appoints to serve as Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of La Porte, for the period May 5, 1997, through May 5, 1998, or until his successor shall have been duly appointed and qualified. Sec~iOD 2. The Mayor Pro-Tem shall serve in such off ice during said term, during the absence or incapacity of the Mayor and shall do all things, perform all duties, and in fact have ,all the powers and duties of the Mayor of the City of La Porte during such absence or incapacity of the Mayor. Sec~ioD 3. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the ci ty for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. sectioD 4. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval, and it is so ordered. e ORDINANCE NO. 97- e PASSED AND APPROVED, this 5th day of May, 1997. By: ATTEST: Rhonda L. Yockov Actint City Secretary CITY OF LA PORTE PAGE 2 Norman L. Malone, Mayor