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Home My WebLink About2014-07-28 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council minutesLOUIS RIGBY Mayor ,JOHN ZEMANEK Councilmember At Large A DOTTIE KAMINSKI Mayor Pro Tern Councilmember At Large B DANNY EARP Councilmember District 1 CHUCK ENGELKEN Councilmember District 2 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE JULY 28, 2014 DARYL LEONARD Councilmember District 3 TOMMY MOSER Councilmember District 4 JAY MARTIN Councilmember District 5 MIKE CLAUSEN Councilmember District 6 The City Council of the City of La Porte met in a regular meeting on Monday, July 28, 2014, 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 Kaminski, Clausen, Earp, Leonard, Engelken, Zemanek, Moser and Martin. Also present were City Secretary Patrice Fogarty, City Manager Corby Alexander, and Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins. 2. INVOCATION - The invocation was given by Brian Christen, La Porte Community Church. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Jay Martin. 4. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, and RECOGNITIONS (a) Recognition - Certificate of Appreciation - La Porte Community Civic Club - Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby recognized members of the La Porte Community Civic Club for their outstanding work and dedication to the community during the Juneteenth festivities and throughout the year. Charlie Perry thanked the Police Department and the Parks and Recreation Department for their assistance and reported that the La Porte Community Civic Club has been functioning for 35 years. (b) Recognition - The City of La Porte TAMI Award Recipient - Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby recognized the City of La Porte for receiving the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers Gold TAMI award for the category "Best. One Time Special Event" - Centennial Celebration of the Commissioning of the Battleship TEXAS. Jaree Hefner, Marketing and Public Relations Specialist, accepted the award. (c) Recognition - "Employee of the (Second) Quarter'- Brian Sterling - Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby recognized Brian Sterling for receiving "Employee of the (Second) Quarter." 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limited to five minutes per person.) There were no public comments. 6. 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 14, 2014. - P. Fogarty Page 1 of 5 July 28, 2014, Council Meeting Minutes (b) Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Utility Service Company in the amount of $90,000 with a project contingency of $10,000 for a total project authorization equal to $100,000 — D. Mick (c) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance amending the City of La Porte Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Budget — M. Dolby (d) Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a grant award and other documents for Speed and Intersection Traffic Control STEP grant — K. Adcox (e) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance authorizing an agreement between the City of La Porte and Bayway Homes, Inc., to construct a home at 218 N. 2nd Street for a cost of $114,900 — T. Tietjens (f) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance authorizing an agreement between the City of La Porte and Bayway Homes, Inc., to construct a home at 218 N. 2"d Street for a cost of $104,900 — T. Tietjens (9) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance authorizing an agreement between the City of La Porte and Bayway Homes, Inc., to construct a home at 218 N. 2"d Street for a cost of $109,900 — T. Tietjens (h) Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Agreement with the Shady River HOA for a Community Cooperation Project (materials for the construction of 2 picnic tables and cover for the pool equipment) for a total City contribution of $3,600 — T. Leach Item 6 (c) was pulled for a separate vote. Councilmember Moser moved to approve the Consent Agenda Items a, b, d, e, f, g, and h, pursuant to staff recommendations. Councilmember Martin seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Engelken, Leonard, Zemanek, Clausen, Kaminski, Earp, Moser and Martin Nays: None Absent: None Planning and Development Director Tim Tietjens provided information regarding financial assistance from Harris County on Consent Agendas Items e, f, and g. Prior to council action, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 2014-3529: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND BAYWAY HOMES, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A HOME AT 218 N. 2ND STREET, ALSO DESCRIBED AS LOTS 1-2 OF BLOCK 62, LA PORTE, TEXAS 77571, AS PART OF THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOME) PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS; APPROPRIATING $114,900.00 TO FUND SAID CONTRACT; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Prior to council action, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 2014-3530: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND BAYWAY HOMES, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A HOME AT 520 N. 3RD STREET, ALSO DESCRIBED AS LOTS 7-8 OF BLOCK 106, LA PORTE, TEXAS 77571, AS PART OF THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOME) PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS; APPROPRIATING $104,900.00 TO FUND SAID CONTRACT; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING Page 2 of 5 July 28, 2014, Council Meeting Minutes TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Prior to council action, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 2014-3531: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND BAYWAY HOMES, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A HOME AT 524 N. 3RD STREET, ALSO DESCRIBED AS LOTS 5-6 OF BLOCK 106, LA PORTE, TEXAS 77571, AS PART OF THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOME) PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS; APPROPRIATING $109,900.00 TO FUND SAID CONTRACT; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. - Regarding Consent Agenda Item 6(c), Councilmember Zemanek moved to approve Items 1-5 and 8-10 of Item 6(c), and excluding Items 6 and 7. Councilmember Leonard seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Engelken, Leonard, Zemanek, Kaminski, Earp, and Martin Nays: Councilmembers Moser and Clausen Absent: None Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 2014-3528: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2013 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014; FINDING THAT ALL THINGS REQUISITE AND NECESSARY HAVE BEEN DONE IN PREPARATION AND PRESENTMENT OF SAID BUDGET; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. 7. DISCUSSION OR OTHER ACTION (a) Discussion or other action regarding a recommended date of September 8, 2014, for the Public Hearing on the City of La Porte's Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Proposed Budget — M. Dolby Finance Director Michael Dolby presented a summary, including upcoming dates for budget meetings. Councilmember Engelken moved to approve September 8, 2014, for the Public Hearing on the City's Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Proposed Budget and to hold budget workshops during the week of August 11, 2014. Councilmember Moser seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, Earp, Engelken, Martin, Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard and Moser Nays: None Absent: None (b) Discussion or other action regarding the Shady River Civic Association's request to reduce the speed limit within the Shady River Subdivision — K. Adcox Chief of Police Ken Adcox presented a summary. Councilmember Martin moved to move forward with the request from the Shady River Civic Association request to reduce the speed limit to 25 mph within the Shady River Subdivision and to bring forth an ordinance for approval at the next meeting. Councilmember Leonard seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, Earp, Engelken, Martin, Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard and Moser Nays: None Absent: None Page 3 of 5 July 28, 2014, Council Meeting Minutes 8 (c) Discussion or other action regarding proposed budget items for the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget — T. Leach Assistant City Manager Traci Leach presented a summary regarding proposed budget items for renovation of the council chambers. • New Council Chairs: The option that was identified (full leather chair with logo embossed on head cushion) is approximately $7,200 for replacement of all chairs. • Reconfigure wiring to run underneath dais: $1,500 • Reconfiguration of Audience TV Monitors: $1,500 • Move both of the existing side monitors back to make for easier viewing by audience members in first 2 rows • Reconfigure the existing camera to point at the speaker and have that camera feed to the middle TV monitor • Re -upholster the existing Audience Seating: $10,000 Councilmember Moser moved to move forward with these proposed items in the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget. Councilmember Kaminski seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, Earp, Engelken, Martin, Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard and Moser Nays: None Absent: None REPORTS (a) Receive Delinquent Tax Report — Assistant City Manager Traci Leach Assistant City Manager Traci Leach provided the Delinquent Tax Report: There were no questions or comments. (b) Receive report of Fiscal Affairs Committee — Councilmember Engelken Councilmember Engelken provided a report from the Fiscal Affairs Committee meeting which was held prior to the Council meeting. 9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (a) Receive report from City Manager • Wrecker Committee Meeting, Tuesday, July 29, 2014 • La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting, Monday, August 11, 2014 • Budget Workshop Meeting, Monday, August 11, 2014 • City Council Meeting, Monday, August 25, 2014 11. COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policies — Councilmembers Zemanek, Leonard, Engelken; Clausen, Martin, Moser, Kaminski, Earp and Mayor Rigby. Councilmember Martin congratulated Brian Sterling for being recognized as Employee of the Second Quarter; thanked Jaree Hefner for her hard work and the City of La Porte receiving the TAMI award for the first time; the La Porte Community Civic Club for their hard work; City Staff members that assisted him with an issue in District 5 and the Shady River Civic Association for being proactive in their neighborhood. Page 4 of 5 July 28, 2014, Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Moser congratulated Brian Sterling for being recognized as Employee of the Second Quarter; thanked Jaree Hefner for her hard work and the City of La Porte receiving the TAMI award for the first time and the La Porte Community Civic Club for their hard work, in addition to wishing Mary Gay Happy Birthday. Councilmember Kaminski congratulated Brian Sterling for being recognized as Employee of the Second Quarter; thanked Jaree Hefner for her hard work and the City of La Porte receiving the TAMI award for the first time; the La Porte Community Civic Club for their hard work and Public Works Director Dave Mick and Police Chief Adcox for their assistance with an issue. Councilmember Zemanek congratulated Brian Sterling for being recognized as Employee of the Second Quarter; thanked Jaree Hefner for her hard work and the City of La Porte receiving the TAMI award for the first time and the La Porte Community Civic Club for their hard work and wished Rod Davis the best in his retirement. Councilmember Leonard congratulated Brian Sterling for being recognized as Employee of the Second Quarter; thanked Jaree Hefner for her hard work and the City of La Porte receiving the TAMI award for the first time and the La Porte Community Civic Club for their hard work. Councilmember Engelken congratulated Brian Sterling for being recognized as Employee of the Second Quarter; thanked Jaree Hefner for her hard work and the City of La Porte receiving the TAMI award for the first time and the La Porte Community Civic Club for their hard work. Councilmember Earp congratulated Brian Sterling for being recognized as Employee of the Second Quarter; thanked Jaree Hefner for her hard work and the City of La Porte receiving the TAMI award for the first time and the La Porte Community Civic Club for their hard work. Councilmember Clausen congratulated Brian Sterling for being recognized as Employee of the Second Quarter; thanked Jaree Hefner for her hard work and the City of La Porte receiving the TAMI award for the first time and thanked the La Porte Community Civic Club. Mayor Rigby thanked the La Porte Community Civic Club for all of their hard work and events in the community and congratulated Brian Sterling for being recognized as Employee of the Second Quarter this year and three previous times as well as Employee of the Year twice, and congratulated Jaree Hefner for receiving the TAMI award. 12. ADJOURN There being no further business, Councilmember Engelken moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:42 p.m. Councilmember Zemanek seconded. MOTION PASSED. afrl& Fogarty, City Secretary Passed a4djpf ed op August 11, 2014. r Lo Page 5 of 5 July 28, 2014, Council Meeting Minutes