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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-08-13/08-14 Regular Meeting, including Budget Workshop of La Porte City CouncilLOUIS RIGBY Mayor JOHN ZEMANEK Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember at Large A DOTTIE KAMINSKI Councilmember at Large B MIKE MOSTEIT Councilmember District 1 CHUCK ENGELKEN Councilmember District 2 DARYL LEONARD Councilmember District 3 TOMMY MOSER Councilmember District 4 JAY MARTIN Councilmember District 5 MIKE CLAUSEN Councilmember District 6 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING INCLUDING A BUDGET WORKSHOP ON PROPOSED 2012-2013 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE AUGUST 13-14, 2012 The City Council of the City of La Porte met in regular meetings on Monday, August 13, 2012 and Tuesday, August 14, 2012, 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: 2. 3 4 5. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Rigby called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Members of Council present: Councilmembers Engelken, Martin, Kaminski, Clausen, Leonard and Moser. Absent: Councilmembers Mosteit and Zemanek. Also present were City Secretary Patrice Fogarty, City Manager Corby Alexander and City Attorney Clark Askins. INVOCATION - The invocation was given by Father Gary Rickles —St. Mary's Catholic Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The pledge of allegiance was led by Mayor Rigby. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limited to five minutes per person.) Phillip Hoot, 927 Seabreeze, addressed Council regarding the proposed budget and the possible percentage of overhead expenses. Larry Haller, 122 S. 17th, declined to comment at the present time. Deb Gallington, 811 Oak Leaf, addressed Council in favor of the city continuing to fund membership with Bay Area Houston Convention and Visitor's Bureau. Joe Bertuglia, 101 E. Main, addressed Council in favor of the city continuing to fund membership with Bay Area Houston Convention and Visitor's Bureau. Donald Thorsen, 1250 S. 13th, addressed Council in favor of the city continuing to fund membership with Bay Area Houston Convention and Visitor's Bureau. Rebecca Powell, 902 S. 8th addressed Council in favor of the city continuing to fund membership with Bay Area Houston Convention and Visitor's Bureau. CONSENT AGENDA (All consent agenda items are considered routine by City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember requests an item be removed and considered separately.) (a) Consider approval or other action regarding the minutes of the regular City Council meeting held on July 23, 2012 — P. Fogarty Page 1 of 6 August 13-14, 2012 City Council Meeting Minutes (b) Consider approval or other action regarding an ordinance amending the City of La Porte Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Budget — M. Dolby (c) Consider approval or other action regarding a resolution adopting a City of La Porte Investment Policy as required by GASB 31 (Governmental Accounting Standards Board) — M. Dolby (d) Consider approval or other action regarding an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Industrial District Agreement with Carson VA Industrial LP — M. Dolby (e) Consider approval or other action appointing Walter Ruano to the La Porte Police Reserve Force — K. Adcox (f) Consider approval or other action regarding an ordinance authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between the City of La Porte and the La Porte Independent School District for provision of six patrol officers at La Porte Independent School District — K. Adcox (g) Consider approval or other action regarding an ordinance vacating, abandoning and closing a portion of the West "E" Street Right -of -Way — T. Tietjens (h) Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to execute a project agreement with the Houston -Galveston Area Council (HGAC) for a one -day event to collect and dispose of household hazardous waste and electronic waste — D. Mick (i) Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a purchase and sale agreement, and any necessary agreements and instruments related thereto, for the transfer of 912 W. Main Street to the La Porte Development Corporation, acting as an independent foundation, for the resale of such property to Marty Campise and Joe Bertuglia for the development of medical/office space and retail space — T. Leach Q) Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a purchase and sale agreement, and any necessary agreements and instruments related thereto, for the transfer of 911 and 915 S. 8tn Street to the La Porte Development Corporation, acting as an independent foundation, for the resale of such property to G Force Development, Inc., for the development of office space — T. Leach Councilmember Engelken moved to approve the Consent Agenda pursuant to recommendations by City Staff. Councilmember Clausen seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Leonard, Clausen, Engelken, Moser, Kaminski and Martin Nays: None Absent: Councilmembers Mosteit and Zemanek 6. PUBLIC HEARING AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCES (a) Public Hearing to receive comments regarding La Porte Fire Control, Prevention and Emergency Medical Services District's proposed budget for the fiscal year which begins October 1, 2012 — M. Boaze The public hearing was opened at 6:17 p.m. regarding the La Porte Fire Control, Prevention and Emergency Medical Services District's proposed budget for the fiscal year which begins October 1, 2012. Fire Chief Mike Boaze presented a summary. Page 2 of 6 August 13-14, 2012 City Council Meeting Minutes Phillip Hoot, 927 Seabreeze, questioned what is being done to offset the cost of adding an ambulance at Fire Station No. 1. Fire Chief Boaze responded the third crew added for the ambulance is in the regular budget; funds from the Fire Control, Prevention and Emergency Medical Services District's covered other items and the budget remained flat. The public hearing was closed at 6:28 p.m. (b) Consider approval or other action regarding the La Porte Fire Control, Prevention and Emergency Medical Services District's proposed budget for the fiscal year which begins October 1, 2012 — M. Boaze Councilmember Engelken moved to approve the La Porte Fire Control, Prevention and Emergency Medical Services District's budget for the fiscal year which begins October 1, 2012 Councilmember Clausen seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Leonard, Engelken, Kaminski, Martin, Clausen, and Moser Nays: None Absent: Councilmembers Mosteit and Zemanek 7. DISCUSSION OR OTHER ACTION (a) Discussion or other action concerning the proposed 2012-2013 Fiscal Year Budget of the City of La Porte, Texas — C. Alexander Mayor Rigby proposed 9:00 p.m. as the time to recess each budget meeting until concluded. Finance Director Michael Dolby began the presentation by discussing the 2013 Budget Summary for Fiscal Year 2013 and an indepth budget discussion followed. Human Resources Manager Katherine Anderson and Benefits Consultant Lance Pendley with McGriff, Seibels & Williams of Texas, Inc. presented the proposed 2013 Fiscal Year Medical Benefits. Councilmember Leonard questioned what would happen to Post 65 Retirees of medicare benefits were no longer available. Mr. Pendley responded the Post 65 Retirees could be placed back on the self funded medical plan anytime. Councilmember Leonard also questioned if a Pre 65 Retiree would be automatically enrolled into the Post 65 Retiree plan. Human Resources Manager Katherine Anderson responded yes. City Council recessed for a break at 7:23 p.m. and reconvened at 7:32 p.m. Fire Chief Mike Boaze presented the 2013 Fiscal Year proposed budget for the Emergency Services Department. Police Chief Ken Adcox presented the 2013 Fiscal Year proposed budget for the Police Department. Director of Parks and Recreation Stephen Barr presented the 2013 Fiscal Year proposed budget for the Parks and Recreation Department. Planning Director Tim Tietjens presented the 2013 Fiscal Year proposed budget for the Planning Department. Page 3 of 6 August 13-14, 2012 City Council Meeting Minutes Assistant City Manager Traci Leach presented the 2013 Fiscal Year proposed budget for Administration and Community Investment. Assistant City Manager Traci Leach requested direction from Council regarding continued funding of Harris County Transit. Councilmember Moser commented the transportation was utilized and he would like to see it continued. Ms. Leach was directed to provide ridership destination and the cost per person for further discussion by Council. City Manager Corby Alexander advised it was 8:55 p.m. and the meeting was at a point to recess if Council desired. Councilmember Martin requested clarification on account (4020) motor pool fund on Tuesday evening when the meeting reconvenes. Mayor Rigby requested information on tuition reimbursement to see if life experience and on- line studies were included in the policy and franchise fee agreement information for possible free cable services that include other city departments. Mayor Rigby also requested detailed budget line items be available to individuals seating in the audience as well. The meeting recessed at 8:58 p.m. to reconvene on Tuesday, August 14, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday. August 14, 2012 Mayor Rigby called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 14, 2012. Members of Council present: Councilmembers Engelken, Martin, Kaminski, Leonard and Moser Absent: Councilmembers Mosteit, Clausen and Zemanek. Also present were City Secretary Patrice Fogarty and City Manager Corby Alexander. City Manager Corby Alexander and Finance Director Michael Dolby began the meeting by distributing a memo to Council and providing clarification to questions asked by Councilmember Martin and Mayor Rigby the following evening. Mr. Dolby explained the 20% increase in motor pool lease fees; informed Council that Finance would follow up with Comcast regarding cable service fees after being informed by Craig D'Agostini that each building should be provided one cable drop. City Manager Corby Alexander advised the city does reimburse employees for tuition but the policy does not address life experience and on- line studies. Mayor Rigby requested staff provide Council with the current adopted policy. Court Administrator Lynda Kilgore presented the 2013 Fiscal Year proposed budget for Municipal Court. Human Resources Manager Katherine Anderson presented the 2013 Fiscal Year budget for the Human Resources Department. Emergency Management Coordinator Jeff Suggs presented the 2013 Fiscal Year budget for the IT (Information Technology) and Emergency Management Departments. Golf Course Manager Alex Osmond presented the 2013 Fiscal Year budget for the Golf Course. City Secretary Patrice Fogarty presented the 2013 Fiscal Year budgets for the City Secretary Office and City Council. Page 4 of 6 August 13-14, 2012 City Council Meeting Minutes Assistant City Manager Traci Leach presented the 2013 Fiscal Year budget for the Legal Department. Finance Director Michael Dolby presented the 2013 Fiscal Year budget for the Finance Department. Public Works Director Dave Mick presented the 2013 Fiscal Year budget for the Public Works Department. Councilmember Moser requested lists for the number of fire hydrants installed; chip sealed and cracked sealed streets. Finance Director Michael Dolby presented the Utility Fund Revenues Councilmember Martin questioned the percentage of citizens paying utility bills by bank draft. Mr. Dolby responded he did not have the information at the time but could provide it if requested. Councilmember Martin questioned if there was an option for citizens to receive utility bills electronically. Mr. Dolby responded, yes. City Council recessed for a break at 7:29 p.m. and reconvened at 7:40 p.m. Economic Development Coordinator Stacey Osborne presented the Hotel/Motel Revenues and the La Porte Development Corporation Funds. Public Works Director Dave Mick presented the Capital Improvements Projects. Councilmember Moser questioned how streets were selected for Asphalt Overlay Mr. Mick responded the Street Superintendent and Street Supervisor drove by and evaluated which streets were severely deteriorated. Councilmember Moser commented that "E" and "D" Streets from 2"d Street to Broadway were in the deterioration and were not on the list. Mr. Mick advised Public Works would evaluate the streets versus the streets listed. Councilmember Moser questioned how Shady River Drive was selected for the Concrete Street Replacement Program and not East D St. from east to west to Broadway and Broadway to 5th Street going west. Mr. Mick advised Public Works will look at the streets. Councilmember Moser requested a list of Concrete Restoration Projects for Fiscal Year 2011-2012. Finance Director Michael Dolby reported there will be a TIRZ meeting (Tax Reinvestment Zone Number One) held on August 22, 2012 and the budget will be presented at the September 10, 2012 City Council Meeting. Councilmember Moser requested overtime be reviewed in the Planning Department to assure public service in the community. Councilmember Leonard commented he has concerns with the Post 65 Retirees and questioned if the Chapter 172 Employees and Retirees Insurance Benefits Board would be meeting before the budget was adopted. City Manager Corby Alexander responded staff would proceed with Council direction and added if recommendation were not available at time of adopting the budget it would not be a concern for adopting the new budget. 8. COUNCIL COMMENTS - Matters appearing on agenda; recognition of community members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing Page 5 of 6 August 13-14, 2012 City Council Meeting Minutes policy — Councilmembers Mosteit, Clausen, Martin, Moser, Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard, Engelken, and Mayor Rigby. Councilmembers Martin, Moser and Kaminski thanked staff for the terrific presentations and expressed their appreciation. Councilmember Leonard commented staff does a great job every year and for the city to strive not to spend excessively. Councilmember Engelken thanked staff for a great job presented the proposed budget and commented the street evaluation process needs to be re-evaluated, he like the idea of a schedule for the Street Sweeper, the two employees impacted are communicated and given an opportunity to transfer to other positions. In addition Councilmember Engelken questioned if the city knew the difference between water line breaks last year versus this year and suggested future budgets show how the .71 cent tax is broken out for taxpayers. Mayor Rigby questioned if the titles (Emergency Management) were corrected on pages 3-11 and 3-59. Finance Director Michael Dolby responded the title on page 5-59 was not correct and would be corrected to reflect Administration for next year. Mayor Rigby commented the actual spending for the year and end of year estimates should be reviewed for funding in the next year budget and thanked staff, the Finance Department, City Manager Corby Alexander, Assistant City Manager and Interim City Manager Steve Gillett for a good job on preparing the budget. 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION There was no executive session during the two meeting nights. 10. RECONVENE into regular session and consider action, if any, on items discussed in executive session. 11. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m. Respectfully submitted, jgbt I � .4. - �A^ 11 -4., Patrice Fogarty, Wsecretwry Passed and f-Payoved on August 27, 2012. Mayor toui4 R' Page 6 of 6 August 13-14, 2012 City Council Meeting Minutes