HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-04-25 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council (2) LOUIS RIGBY DARYL LEONARD
Mayor Mayor Pro Tem
JOHN ZEMANEK O A Councilmember District 3
Councilmember at Large A O TOMMY MOSER
JOHN BLACK 9
Councilmember at Large B / Councilm District 4
MIKE MOSTEIT u m JAY MARTIN Councilmember District 5
Councilmember District 1
� MIKE CLAUSEN
CHUCK ENGELKEN
Councilmember District 2 Councilmember District 6
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE
APRIL 25, 2011
The City Council of the City of La Porte met in regular meeting on Monday, April 25, 2011, at the City Hall
Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at 6:00 p.m. to consider the following
items of business:
1. Call to Order
Mayor Rigby called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Members of Council present:
Councilmembers Leonard, Zemanek, Mosteit, Engelken, Moser, Clausen, and Martin. Absent:
Councilmember Black. Also present were City Manager Ron Bottoms, Assistant City Manager
Traci Leach, City Secretary Patrice Fogarty, and Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins.
2. Invocation — The Invocation was given by Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins.
3. Pledge of Allegiance — The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Engelken.
4. Presentations /Proclamations
Mayor Rigby presented the recognition of " "Employee of the First Quarter" to Officer Brion
Boznango. Chief Adcox was also present for the presentation.
5. Petitions, Remonstrance's, Communications, Citizens and Tax Payers wishing to address
Council on any item posted on the agenda (Limited to five minutes)
Janet Church (President of Strawberry Festival Organization), 7603 Red Bluff, Pasadena, TX.
addressed City Council and invited them to attend the Strawberry Festival May 20 -22, 2011.
Anthony Villarreal, 3903 Barracuda Ln, La Porte, addressed City Council regarding the Port of
Houston Noise citation and mediation and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
6. Consent Agenda
A. Consider approval or other action of minutes of the Special Meeting of the La Porte
City Council held on April 9, 2011 and minutes of Regular Meeting of La Porte City
Council held on April 11, 2011 — P. Fogarty
B. Consider approval or other action awarding bid # 11019 to replace the fence and five
gates surrounding the La Porte Municipal Airport, with a contingency - D. Mick
C. Consider approval or other action awarding bid # 11020 for the construction of two
detention ponds in Brookglen Subdivision — J. Garza
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D. Consider approval or other action for award of contract under Request For Proposal
(RFP) # 11505 for Real Estate Broker Services — T. Leach
E. Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to execute an
agreement between the City of La Porte and Waste Management of Texas, Inc., for
Type 1 solid waste disposal — D. Pennell
F. Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to execute a License
Agreement between CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC and the City of La
Porte, for use of 0.0344 acres of land for the city's bicycle - pedestrian trail — S. Barr
Councilmember Engelken abstained from consent Item F and noted a conflict of interest affidavit
form had been filed with the City Secretary.
Consent Items B and D were pulled for discussion and comments.
Regarding item B, Councilmember Zemanek questioned if the fence would still serve its purpose if
it was not replaced or moved back 20 feet to put in a sidewalk. Don Pennell answered, "Yes."
Regarding item D, Councilmember Martin commented that Leopard Realty has been in the city for a
long time; and he would like to see them also be given an opportunity to conduct business with the
city.
Councilmember Leonard moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, C, D & E pursuant to
recommendations by City Staff. Councilmember Mosteit seconded. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Leonard, Zemanek, Mosteit,
Engelken, Moser, Clausen and Martin
Nays: None
Absent: Councilmember Black
Councilmember Clausen moved to approve Consent Agenda Item B pursuant to
recommendations by City Staff. Councilmember Mosteit seconded. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Mosteit, Engelken, Clausen
and Martin
Nays: Councilmembers Moser, Leonard and Zemanek
Absent: Councilmember Black
Councilmember Leonard moved to approve Consent Agenda Item F pursuant to
recommendations by City Staff. Councilmember Mosteit seconded. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Moser, Leonard, Clausen and
Zemanek
Nays: Councilmembers Martin and Mosteit
Abstain: Councilmember Engelken
Absent: Councilmember Black
Consent Agenda Item B awarded Bid 11019 to the low bidder, Brazos Fence, for $54,143.00 to
replace the fence and five gates along the south side of the La Porte Municipal Airport.
Consent Agenda Item C awarded Bid 11020 to Paskey, Inc., in the amount of $298,083.91 and
further authorizing a 5 percent contingency of $14,904.20 for a total amount of $312,988.11 for
construction of two detention ponds in Brookglen Subdivision.
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Consent Agenda Item D awarded RFP 11505 — a Real Estate Brokerage Agreement between the
City of La Porte and Main Properties for the sale and /or lease of various parcels of real property owned by
the City.
7. Consider approval or other action approving an ordinance authorizing and establishing
convenience fees for credit or debit card transactions paid on -line through the La Porte
website (Ord. 3334) — M. Dolby
Finance Director Michael Dolby presented a summary.
Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 3334, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING AND ESTABLISHING CONVENIENCE FEES FOR CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD
TRANSACTIONS PAID ON -LINE THROUGH THE LA PORTE WEBSITE, FOR LA PORTE
RESIDENTIAL AND BUSINESS CUSTOMERS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Councilmember Martin moved to approve Ordinance No. 3334 with amendments.
Councilmember Clausen seconded. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Leonard, Zemanek, Mosteit,
Engelken, Moser, Clausen and Martin
Nays: None
Absent: Councilmember Black
Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins will edit the ordinance.
8. Public Hearing — Conduct a public hearing regarding condemnation of substandard
buildings located at 319 Dwire Dr.; 2820 D St.; 1708 S. Broadway St.; 1712 1 /2 S. Broadway
St.; 536 Bayshore Dr.; 111 S. Blackwell St.; 1307 E. Main St.; 417 N. 3rd St.; 427 N. 4 St.; 427
1 /2 N. 4 St.; 307 N. 4 St.; 323 N. 10 St.; 3831 Pecan Circle; and 3246 Andricks Rd.; and
consider approval or other action regarding ordinances condemning substandard buildings
at 319 Dwire Dr.; 2820 D St.; 1708 S. Broadway St.; 1712 1 /2 S. Broadway St.; 536 Bayshore
Dr.; 111 S. Blackwell St.; 1307 E. Main St.; 417 N. 3rd St.; 427 N. 4 St.; 427 N. 4 St.; 307 N.
4 St.; 323 N. 10 St.; 3831 Pecan Circle; and 3246 Andricks Rd. (Ord. No. 3335 — 3345) — D.
Wilmore
The public hearing was opened at 6:28 p.m.
Chief Building Official Debbie Wilmore presented a summary of the properties. She stated that 536
Bayshore, 2820 D Street, and 323 N. 10 have been removed from the list as these properties are
being addressed following contact with the owners.
Phillip Hoot — 927 Seabreeze La Porte, TX., addressed City Council and cautioned City Staff to
make sure the buildings could be entered legally.
Greg Lewis — 1307 E. Main La Porte, TX., addressed City Council and advised the property was in
probate and requested a 60 -day continuation of the public hearing.
Public Hearing closed at 6:33 p.m. for all other properties excluding Ordinance 3339 for 1307 E.
Main.
Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 3335 AN ORDINANCE
DECLARING THE BUILDING(S) LOCATED AT BLK 5, LT 4, BAY OAKS, HARRIS COUNTY,
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TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING(S) CONDEMNED;
FINDING THAT KENT M. & ELDA MAE NACOL AND KENT MARK & ELDA MAE NACOL IS
THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO
ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE SAID
OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS
FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND TO COMPLETE SAID REMOVAL
OR DEMOLITION WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION BOARD TO PLACE A
NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A
COPY OF THIS ORDIANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF
SAID BUILDING(S) BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN
THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND
FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW.
Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 3336 AN ORDINANCE
DECLARING THE BUILDING(S) LOCATED AT BLK 1446, TRS 17 -23, HARRIS COUNTY,
TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING(S) CONDEMNED;
FINDING THAT LA PORTE INDUSTRIES, LLC, % OBAID UDDIN IS THE RECORD
OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY
REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO
COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND TO COMPLETE SAID REMOVAL OR
DEMOLITION WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION BOARD TO PLACE A
NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A
COPY OF THIS ORDIANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF
SAID BUILDING(S) BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN
THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND
FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW.
Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 3337 AN ORDINANCE
DECLARING THE BUILDING(S) LOCATED AT BLK 1446, LTS 1 -16 & TR A, LA PORTE,
HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING(S)
CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT LA PORTE INDUSTRIES, LLC, % OBAID UDDIN IS THE
RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO
ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE SAID
OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS
FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND TO COMPLETE SAID REMOVAL
OR DEMOLITION WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION BOARD TO PLACE A
NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A
COPY OF THIS ORDIANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF
SAID BUILDING(S) BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN
THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND
FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW.
Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 3338 AN ORDINANCE
DECLARING THE BUILDING(S) LOCATED AT BLK 85, LTS 6 -7, BAYFRONT, HARRIS
COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING(S)
CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT ZEPHRA E. REINITZ BROWN, AND ZEPHRA E. REINITZ
BROWN ARE THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID
OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE
SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10)
DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND TO COMPLETE SAID
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REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF
THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION BOARD TO
PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO
FORWARD A COPY OF THIS ORDIANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE
REMOVAL OF SAID BUILDING(S) BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID
OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW.
Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 3340 AN ORDINANCE
DECLARING THE BUILDING(S) LOCATED AT BLK 88, LTS 24 -26, LAPORTE, HARRIS
COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING(S)
CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT JESSIE M. BAKER, ETAL, JESSIE MAE BAKER, DANIEL
BAKER, JR., MARGO MAXINE BAKER, JOHN BARTLEY BAKER, EUGENIE ELIZABETH
BAKER, AND ISAAC BRUCE BAKER (HEIRS OF DANIEL BAKER) ARE THE RECORD
OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY
REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO
COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND TO COMPLETE SAID REMOVAL OR
DEMOLITION WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION BOARD TO PLACE A
NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A
COPY OF THIS ORDIANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF
SAID BUILDING(S) BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN
THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND
FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW.
Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 3341 AN ORDINANCE
DECLARING THE BUILDING(S) LOCATED AT BLK 89, LTS 29 -30, LAPORTE, HARRIS
COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING(S)
CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT EST OF LELA THOMAS % FRANCIE JORDAN, AND
MCKINDLEY THOMAS & LEIE (LELIE THOMAS, AND EST OF LELA THOMAS % FRANCIE
JORDAN ARE THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID
OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE
SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10)
DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND TO COMPLETE SAID
REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF
THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION BOARD TO
PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO
FORWARD A COPY OF THIS ORDIANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE
REMOVAL OF SAID BUILDING(S) BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID
OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW.
Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 3342 AN ORDINANCE
DECLARING THE BUILDING(S) LOCATED AT BLK 89, LTS 29 -30, LAPORTE, HARRIS
COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING(S)
CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT EST OF LELA THOMAS % FRANCIE JORDAN, AND
MCKINDLEY THOMAS & LEIE (LELIE THOMAS, AND EST OF LELA THOMAS % FRANCIE
JORDAN ARE THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID
OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE
SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10)
DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND TO COMPLETE SAID
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REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF
THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION BOARD TO
PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO
FORWARD A COPY OF THIS ORDIANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE
REMOVAL OF SAID BUILDING(S) BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID
OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW.
Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 3343 AN ORDINANCE
DECLARING THE BUILDING(S) LOCATED AT BLK 80, LTS 17 -21, LAPORTE, HARRIS
COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING(S)
CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT TRUDIE D. THOMAS AND TRUDIE D. THOMAS AND
TRUDIE D. THOMAS % ELIZABETH H. ABNER ARE THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID
PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN
SUCH BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL
OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
ORDINANCE; AND TO COMPLETE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN THIRTY (30)
DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE DANGEROUS
BUILDING INSPECTION BOARD TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING(S); ORDERING
THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS ORDIANCE TO SAID OWNER(S);
PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID BUILDING(S) BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF
NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS
LAW.
Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 3344 AN ORDINANCE
DECLARING THE BUILDING(S) LOCATED AT BLK 8, LT16, FAIRMONT PARK EAST, S. 1
HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING(S)
CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT BARBARA A. GOFORTH, AND MIDLAND MORTGAGE IS
THE RECORD OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO
ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE SAID
OWNER(S) TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS
FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND TO COMPLETE SAID REMOVAL
OR DEMOLITION WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION BOARD TO PLACE A
NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A
COPY OF THIS ORDIANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF
SAID BUILDING(S) BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN
THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND
FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW.
Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 3345 AN ORDINANCE
DECLARING THE BUILDING(S) LOCATED AT BLK 6, LT 105, SPENWICK PLACE S.1,
LAPORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH
BUILDING(S) CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT VIRGINIA LEE DANIEL IS THE RECORD
OWNER(S) OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO ENTIRELY
REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE SAID OWNER(S) TO
COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND TO COMPLETE SAID REMOVAL OR
DEMOLITION WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION BOARD TO PLACE A
NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING(S); ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A
COPY OF THIS ORDIANCE TO SAID OWNER(S); PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF
SAID BUILDING(S) BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER(S) IN
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THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND
FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW.
Councilmember Moser moved to continue the public hearing for an additional 60 days
regarding the property located at 1307 E. Main. Councilmember Leonard seconded.
MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Leonard, Zemanek, Mosteit,
Engelken, Moser, Black, Clausen and Martin
Nays: None
Absent: Councilmember Black
The Public Hearing closed at 6:33 p.m. regarding all other properties.
Councilmember Moser moved to adopt Ordinance Nos. 3335, 3336, 3337, 3338, 3340,
3341, 3342, 3343, 3344 and 3345. Councilmember Clausen seconded. MOTION
PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Leonard, Zemanek, Mosteit,
Engelken, Moser, Clausen and Martin
Nays: None
Absent: Councilmember Black
9. Consider approval or other action regarding the Chapter 172 Committee's recommendation
to modify retiree plan participant rates and dependent eligibility standards under the Retiree
Medical Policy — H. Weger
Councilmember Leonard moved to approve the Chapter 172 Committee's recommendation
to modify retiree plan participant rates and dependent eligibility standards under the Retiree
Medical Policy. Councilmember Engelken seconded. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Leonard, Zemanek, Mosteit,
Engelken, Moser, Clausen and Martin
Nays: None
Absent: Councilmember Black
10. Consider approval or other action to approve an ordinance establishing guidelines for
City Council travel and business expenses, including automobile allowance (Ord. 3346)
— Mayor Rigby /P. Fogarty
Mayor Rigby and City Secretary Patrice Fogarty presented a summary.
City Attorney Knox Askins read the caption of Ordinance 3346 AN ORDINANCE
ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES FOR TRAVEL AND BUSINESS EXPENSES BY CITY
COUNCIL MEMBERS TO MEETINGS; PROVIDING AUTOMOBILE EXPENSE
ALLOWANCES; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE
OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
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Councilmember Engelken moved to approve Ordinance 3346. Councilmember Leonard
seconded. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Leonard, Zemanek, Mosteit,
Engelken, Moser, Clausen and Martin
Nays: None
Absent: Councilmember Black
11. Receive 2 " Quarter CIP Reports (Parks and Recreation, Planning and Public Works)
Parks Director Stephen Barr provided a report. Councilmember Martin asked about the old
Library sign, and Mayor Rigby inquired about Lomax Arena.
Planning Senior Engineer Julian Garza provided a report. Councilmember Martin asked if
Shady River included detention ponds and if only two weeks were left on 8 Street. Garza
stated yes to both. Councilmember Clausen asked if the new software comes with a checklist
that would help streamline the permitting process and the Chief Building Official Debbie
Wilmore answered yes, she believes that it does, but stated the process must still be
monitored.
Assistant Public Works Director Don Pennell provided a report.
12. Administrative Reports — R. Bottoms
City Manager Ron Bottoms did not make a report.
May 2 -6, 2011 — Public Service Week
May 9, 2011 — Fiscal Affairs Committee Meeting — 5:00 p.m.
May 9, 2011 — City Council Meeting — 6:00 p.m.
May 14, 2011 — General Election and Special Election — 7:00 A. M. — 7:00 P.M.
May 23, 2011 — Drainage and Flooding Committee Meeting — 5:00 p.m.
May 23, 2011 — City Council Meeting — 6:00 p.m.
Early Voting for General Election and Special Election — Monday, May 2, 2011, through Tuesday,
May 10, 2011, from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Extended hours for Early Voting will be Wednesday,
May 4, 2011, from 7:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. and Tuesday, May 10, 2011, from 7: 00 A.M. — 7:00 P.M.,
There will be Early Voting on Saturday, May 7, 2011, from 8:00 A. M. — 5:00 P.M.
13. Council Comments: Matters appearing on agenda; recognition of community members, city
employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing
policy — Councilmembers Engelken, Mosteit, Clausen, Martin, Moser, Zemanek, Leonard, and
Mayor Rigby. Councilmember Black was absent.
Councilmembers Engelken and Mosteit congratulated Officer Boznango. Councilmember Clausen
also congratulated Officer Boznango in addition to stating how nice the Spray Park Dedication was.
Councilmember Martin reminded everyone of Sylvan Beach Day on Saturday, April 30. Mayor
Rigby congratulated Officer Boznango, reiterated how nice the opening of the Spray Park was, and
commented on the Retirement Party for Detective Jerome McKown and Crime Prevention Officer
Sherman Moore.
14. 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.
There was no executive session.
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15. Reconvene into Regular Session and Consider Action, if any, on items discussed in
Executive Session.
16. Adjournment
There being no further business, at 7:13 p.m., Councilmember Engelken moved to adjourn the
meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Pa rice Fogarty, Cit ecreta
Passed,. . •p oved on April 25, 2011.
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Ma or ouis R. Ely
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