HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-08-10 & 08-11 Regular Meeting, including a Budget Workshop of La Porte City Council LOUIS RIGBY DARYL LEONARD
Mayor O� L A Councilmember District 3
JOHN ZEMANEK
Councilmember At Large A p VACANT
DOTTIE KAMINSKI Councilmember District 4
Councilmember At Large B ii m JAY MARTIN
DANNY EARP Councilmember District 5
Councilmember District 1 �, Mayor Pro-Tem
CHUCK ENGELKEN MIKE CLAUSEN
Councilmember District 2
rExpie Councilmember District 6
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING INCLUDING A BUDGET WORKSHOP ON
PROPOSED 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE
AUGUST 10 and 11, 2015
The City Council of the City of La Porte met in a regular meeting on two back-to-back evenings on Monday,
August 10, and Tuesday, August 11, 2015, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont
Parkway, La Porte, Texas, beginning each evening 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. each evening.
Members of Council present on Monday, August 10, 2015, were: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers
Martin, Earp, Zemanek, Kaminski, Clausen, and Leonard. Councilmember Engelken was absent.
Members of Council present on Tuesday, August 11, 2015, were: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers
Martin, Earp,Zemanek and Kaminski.Councilmember Leonard arrived at 7:30 p.m. Councilmembers
Engelken and Clausen were absent.
Also present on Monday, August 10, and Tuesday, August.11, 2015, were: City Secretary Patrice
Fogarty and City Manager Corby Alexander. Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins was present on
August 10, but not August 11, 2015.
2. INVOCATION-The invocation was given by City Attorney Clark Askins on Monday,August 10, 2015.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -The pledge of allegiance was led by Councilmember Dottie Kaminski.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limited to five minutes per person.)
There were no public comments.
5. 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 27, 2015—P. Fogarty
(b) Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the City Manage to sign
grant award and other documents for Speed and Intersection Traffic Control STEP Grant—K.
Adcox
The Consent Agenda was considered on Monday, August 10, 2015. Councilmember Earp moved to
approve the Consent Agenda pursuant to recommendations by City Staff. Councilmember Leonard
seconded. MOTION PASSED.
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Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Leonard, Earp, Zemanek,
Clausen, Kaminski and Martin
Nays: None
Absent: Councilmember Engelken
6. DISCUSSION OR OTHER ACTION
(a) Discussion or other action concerning the proposed 2015-2016 Fiscal Year Budget of the City
of La Porte, Texas—C. Alexander
Mayor Rigby and Council proposed 9:00 p.m. as the time to recess each budget meeting.
Finance Director Michael Dolby began the presentation by providing a review of the budget.
There is no proposed tax increase or utility fund increase.
Mr. Dolby advised Council that the La Porte Area Water Authority is paying the debt on behalf
of all participants for two budget years FY16 and 17.
Assistant City Manager Traci Leach presented the proposed 2015-2016 Fiscal Year Budget
for the Capital Improvement Program.
Ms. Leach introduced the City of La Porte Financial Advisor Bob Henderson, Managing
Director of RBC Capital Partners; and Finance Director Michael Dolby provided a written plan
of finance for a proposed Bond Sale.
Public Works Director Dave Mick presented the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year proposed budget for
the Public Works Department that included the Street Division; Residential Solid Waste;
Commercial Solid Waste; Water Production; Water Distribution; Wastewater Collection;
Wastewater Treatment;Airport; La Porte Area Water Authority; and the Vehicle Maintenance
and Replacement Funds.
Police Chief Ken Adcox spoke in regards to replacing vehicles for the Police Department.
City Council recessed for a break at 7:33 p.m. and reconvened at 7:47 p.m.
Police Chief Ken Adcox presented the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year proposed budget for the Police
Department that included Administration; Patrol; Criminal Investigations; Support Services;
and Alternative and Grant Funding Summary. Councilmember Martin commented he is in
favor of adding two of the covert cameras for District 5. Council was in agreement to adding
the cameras.
Planning and Development Director Tim Tietjens presented the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year
proposed budget for the Planning Department that included GIS and Inspections.
Parks and Recreation Director Rosalyn Epting presented the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year proposed
budget for the Parks Department that included Parks Maintenance; Recreation; Special
Services; and Administration.
Regarding Parks Maintenance, Councilmember Zemanek requested additional plastic lounge
chairs at the Wave Pool. Mayor Rigby spoke on behalf of Councilmember Engelken and
requested parks facilities be cleaned on a regular basis.
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Regarding Recreation, Council directed Parks and Recreation Director Rosalyn Epting to
provide a budget analysis of costs for City-provided lifeguard services vs. contracting for these
services.
Emergency Management Coordinator Kristin Gauthier presented the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year
proposed budget for Emergency Management.
Municipal Court Judge Denise Mitrano presented the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year proposed budget
for the Municipal Court that included the General Fund; Special Revenue Fund; Security Fund;
Technology Fund; Judicial Efficiency Fund; and Child Safety Fund.
IT Manager Rene Valdez presented the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year proposed budget for
Information Technology.
The meeting recessed at 8:55 p.m. to reconvene on Tuesday, August 11, 2015, at 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday. August 11, 2015
Mayor Rigby reconvened the meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11; 2015. Members
of Council present: Councilmembers Martin, Kaminski, Earp and Zemanek. Absent:
Councilmembers Engelken, Leonard and Clausen. Councilmember Leonard arrived at 7:30
p.m. Also present were City Secretary Patrice Fogarty and City Manager Corby Alexander.
City Manager Corby Alexander addressed Municipal Court Technology Funds from the
previous night's meeting.
Parks and Recreation Director Rosalyn Epting addressed pools; lifeguards; and an
Equestrian/Multiuse Trail.
Councilmember Earp commented the proposed trails may be a lot more than what the citizens
are expecting.
Councilmember Martin asked what a design fee is. Ms. Epting responded the fee includes the
GEO Technical and Surveying Report. City Manager Corby Alexander asked Council if staff
needed to re-scope the project. Councilmember Earp suggested to leave the project in the
budget but not to take action.
City Manager Corby Alexander presented the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year proposed budget for
Liability and Health Insurance.
Councilmember Zemanek asked the number for out of network claims vs. in network claims
for the last year. Mr. Alexander advised the numbers will be forwarded to Council.
Councilmember Earp asked if there are plan design changes for new employees and
employees that are tobacco users. Mr. Alexander advised no changes are in effect, and the
proposed changes will have to be presented to the Chapter 172 Employee, Retiree Insurance
and Benefits Board before becoming effective.
Assistant City Manager Traci Leach presented the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year proposed budget
for the Human Resources Department.
Councilmember Zemanek requested the City of La Porte Employee Policy Handbook to be
forwarded to Council. City Secretary Fogarty will send it.
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Marketing/Public Relations Specialist Jaree Hefner presented the 2015-2016 proposed Fiscal
Year Budget for the Hotel Motel Fund.
Golf Course Manager Alex Osmond presented the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year proposed budget
for the Golf Course.
Fire Chief Mike Boaze presented the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year proposed budget for Emergency
Services; Fire Marshal's Office; and the Fire Department.
Finance Director Michael Dolby presented the 2015-2016 proposed Fiscal Year Budget.for
the Finance Department that included Accounting; Purchasing; Tax; General Fund
Non-Departmental; Utility Billing; and Utility Fund Non-Departmental.
Emergency Medical Services Chief Ray Nolen presented the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year
proposed budget for Emergency Medical Services.
Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year
proposed budget for Economic Development.
City Secretary Patrice Fogarty presented the 2015-2016 proposed Fiscal Year Budget for the
City Secretary's Office.
Assistant City Manager Traci Leach presented the 2015-2016 proposed Fiscal Year Budget
for the City Manager's Office; Legal; and Community Investment.
City Secretary Patrice Fogarty presented the 2015-2016 proposed Fiscal Year Budget for City
Council.
7. 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 Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard, Engelken, Earp,
Clausen, Martin and Mayor Rigby.
Councilmember Kaminski thanked staff for presenting the proposed budget; congratulated the
Purchasing Department for receipt of an award and reminded citizens residing in District 4 of the
beginning of Early Voting; Councilmembers Zemanek and Earp thanked staff for presenting the
proposed budget; Councilmember Martin commented staff prepared a good budget; he is excited
about the sidewalks on Park St. and the new Christmas lights; having design cost as a fixed
percentage and sent his condolences to Marlene Rigby on the loss of her brother; Councilmember
Leonard apologized for being late and advised he graduated from the Advanced Citizens Patrol
Academy; and Mayor Rigby thanked staff for presenting the proposed budget and thanked everyone
for their condolences during the loss of his brother-in-law.
8. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned on Tuesday, August 11, 2015, at 7:33 p.m.
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Mayor Louis R. Rigby
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