HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-09-28 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council minutes LOUIS RIGBY ��C A DARYL LEONARD
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JOHN ZEMANEK KRISTIN MARTIN
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DOTTIE KAMINSKI G1 �m Councilmember District 4
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DANNY EARP Mayor Pro-Tem
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CHUCK ENGELKEN MIKE CLAUSEN
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
The City Council of the City of La Porte met in a regular meeting on Monday September 28, 2015, 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:
Mayor Rigby called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Members of Council present:
Councilmembers Kaminski, Engelken, Earp, J. Martin, Leonard, Zemanek, K. Martin and Clausen.
Also present were City Secretary Patrice Fogarty, City Manager Corby Alexander and City Attorney
Knox Askins.
2. INVOCATION —The invocation was given by Michael Abportus, Congreation Benim Avraham.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE—The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Mike Clausen.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limited to five minutes per person.)
Edward Parker, 303 S. 31 St., addressed Council with concerns of when the 3rd Street paving
project will be completed.
Anthony J. Gibson, 901 S. Iowa, addressed Council regarding the concept of Ghost Bikes. Ghost
Bikes are small and somber memorials for bicyclists who are killed or hit on the street. A bicycle is
painted all white and posted at a location memorializing the bicyclist. He brought to Council's
attention a particular bike located on Main Street which looks almost like a Ghost Bike; however, it
is only there for the shop owner to bring in business. He asked the bike owner to paint the bike in a
different color so it wouldn't resemble a Ghost Bike. He went so far as to buy a spray can of
rustoleum-type paint for the owner, but the shop owner kicked him out of the shop. He didn't ask
Council to do anything in particular about this; however, he wanted to bring awareness to Council.
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 City Council Meeting held on
September 14, 2015— P. Fogarty
(b) Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement
with Bay Point Townhomes for a new neighborhood entryway sign as part of the Community
Cooperation Projects—T. Leach
(c) Consider approval or other action regarding recommendation by the La Porte Fire Control
Board to approve the La Porte Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services
District's proposed budget adjustment in the amount of $15,287.62 for EKG monitor
maintenance— D. Ladd
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(d) Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement
with the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) for participation in the Regional DWI
Task Force— K. Adcox
(e) Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution to commit $2,000,000.00 to the
General Fund Balance for Health Insurance—M. Dolby
(fl Consider approval or other action regarding a Routine Airport Maintenance (RAMP) grant
authorizing the City Manager to enter into a fifty percent cost share grant agreement with
the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Aviation Division in the amount of
$10,000.00 plus a $20,000.00 contingency for a total of$30,000.00—D. Mick
City Manager Corby Alexander requested Item B be removed from consideration.
Councilmember Leonard moved to approve Consent Agenda items A and C-F pursuant to staff
recommendations. Councilmember Kaminski seconded. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers J. Martin, Leonard, Zemanek,
K. Martin, Engelken, Clausen, Kaminski and Earp
Nays: None
Absent: None
6. AUTHORIZATIONS
(a) Consider approval or other action regarding recommendation by Staff to adopt a Resolution
to nominate a single candidate to the Harris County Appraisal District Board of Directors —
P. Fogarty
City Secretary Patrice Fogarty presented a summary.
Councilmember Engelken moved to adopt a Resolution to nominate Ed Heathcott to the Harris
County Appraisal District 'Board of Directors. Councilmember Leonard seconded. MOTION
PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers J. Martin, Clausen, Kaminski,
Earp, K. Martin, Leonard, Zemanek and Engelken
Nays: None
Absent: None
(b) Consider approval or other action regarding recommendation by the Chapter 172 Board to
implement a tobacco use rate structure for medical insurance premiums, in connection with
City of La Porte Health Plan, effective for the plan year beginning January 1, 2016 — C.
Alexander
City Manager Corby Alexander presented a summary.
Councilmember Zemanek moved to approve recommendation by the Chapter 172 Board to
implement a tobacco use rate structure for medical insurance premiums in connection with the City
of La Porte Health Plan, effective for the plan year beginning January 1, 2016. Councilmember
Kaminski seconded. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers J. Martin, Clausen, Kaminski,
Earp, K. Martin, Leonard, Zemanek and Engelken
Nays: None
Absent: None
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(c) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of
approximately $8,000,000.00 in City of La Porte, Texas, Certificates of Obligations, Series
2015 and other related matters—M. Dolby
Finance Director Michael Dolby presented a summary and Director of RBC Capital Markets Dustin
Traylor provided information regarding the sale of Certificates of Obligations, Series 2015.
Councilmember Engelken moved to approve an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of
approximately $8,000,000.00 in City of La Porte, Texas, Certificates of Obligations, Series 2015
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and other related matters. Councilmember Clausen seconded. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Zemanek, Leonard, J. Martin,
Kaminski, K. Martin, Clausen, Earp and Engelken
Nays: None
Absent: None
Prior to council, action, City Attorney Knox Askins read the caption of Ordinance 2015-3604: AN
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS CERTIFICATES OF
OBLIGATION, SERIES 2015; AND CONTAINING OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT THERETO.
(d) Consider approval or other action regarding recommendation of the La Porte Area Water
Authority (LPAWA), to authorize the City Manager, serving as General Manager of the
La Porte Area Authority (LPAWA), to reimburse the City of Houston $293,763.82 for the
La Porte Area Water Authority's (LPAWA), share of the final 2007-2011 Southeast Water
Purification Plant expansion project cost—D. Mick
Public Works Director Dave Mick presented a summary.
Councilmember Earp moved to approve the recommendation of the La Porte Area Water Authority
(LPAWA), to authorize the City Manager, serving as General Manager of the
La Porte Area Authority (LPAWA), to reimburse the City of Houston $293,763.82 for the
La Porte Area Water Authority's (LPAWA), share of the final 2007-2011 Southeast Water
Purification Plant expansion project cost. Councilmember Zemanek seconded. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Zemanek, Leonard, J. Martin,
Kaminski, K. Martin, Clausen, Earp and Engelken
Nays: None
Absent: None
(e) Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to enter into a professional
services agreement with Dunham Engineering in the amount of $110,000.00 for design,
bidding, and construction services related to painting the interior and exterior of the
Fairmont elevated water storage tower and the exterior of the Main and 4th Street elevated
water storage tower— D. Mick
Public Works Director Dave Mick presented a summary.
Councilmember Leonard moved to authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional services
agreement with Dunham Engineering in the amount of $110,000.00 for design, bidding, and
construction services related to painting the interior and exterior of the Fairmont elevated water
storage tower and the exterior of the Main and 4th Street elevated water storage tower.
Councilmember Clausen seconded. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Zemanek, Leonard, J. Martin,
IIS Kaminski, K. Martin, Clausen, Earp and Engelken
Nays: None
Absent: None
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(f) Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to enter into a professional
services agreement with JBS Water Inc., for an audit of the City's water system loss and
meter management programs in the amount of$56,000.00— D. Mick
Public Works Director Dave Mick presented a summary.
Councilmember Martin moved to authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional services
agreement with JBS Water Inc., for an audit of the City's water system loss and meter management
programs in the amount of$56,000.00. Councilmember Zemanek seconded. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Zemanek, Leonard, J. Martin,
Kaminski, K. Martin, Clausen, Earp and Engelken
Nays: None
Absent: None
7. REPORTS
(a) Receive report of the Fiscal Affairs Committee—Councilmember Engelken
Councilmember Engelken provided a report of the Fiscal Affairs Committee held prior to the City
Council Meeting. Councilmember Leonard added additional information.
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
City Manager Corby Alexander advised staff will visit with Mr. Parker regarding the completion date
for the 3rd Street project.
9. COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community
members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual
information.
Councilmember Clausen commented tonight was a good meeting; Councilmember J. Martin
commented he would like to have a more clear understanding of the Ghost Bikes that Mr. Gibson
addressed to Council and suggested the City set a goal to achieve a double A+ rating in the future;
Councilmember K. Martin thanked staff who participated in the Twilight Cemetery Clean-up and the
Health and Safety Fair; Councilmember Kaminski thanked staff that participated in the Twilight
Cemetery Clean-up, Health and Safety Fair, and reported the Sip and Stroll was well attended;
Councilmember Zemanek reported he attended the Fairmont Splash Park Ribbon Cutting;
Councilmember Leonard commented it is nice to see citizens enjoying the Splash Park;
Councilmember Earp congratulated Councilmember Zemanek on being a new grandfather; and
Mayor Rigby commented he attended the Fairmont Splash Park Ribbon Cutting, and mentioned
Councilmember Zemanek had suggested it would be nice for the kids to cut the ribbon, which is
what took place; the Health and Safety Fair was great and how he enjoyed presenting the awards;
and advised that City Manager Corby Alexander, City Secretary Patrice Fogarty, Councilmember
Martin and he attended the 2015 TML Conference.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City reserves the right to meet in 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, including, but not limited to, the following:
Texas Government Code, Section 551.072 — For the purpose of deliberating the purchase,
exchange, lease or value of real property: Meet with City Manager and City Attorney to discuss a
Joint Ordinance and Boundary Adjustment Agreement and Joint Ordinance and Revenue Sharing
Agreement with the City of Morgan's Point regarding a 4.42 acre tract of land currently
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Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (2) — Consultation with City Attorney: Meet with City
Attorney to discuss Join Ordinance and Boundary Adjustment Agreement and Joint Ordinance and
Revenue Sharing Agreement with the City of Morgan's Point regarding a 4.42 acre tract of land
currently within the City of La Porte's corporate boundary and proposed to be annexed within the
City of Morgan's Point corporate boundary.
City Council recessed the regular Council meeting to convene an executive session at 6:57 p.m.
regarding the item listed above.
11. RECONVENE into regular session and consider action, if any on item(s) discussed in executive
session.
Council reconvened into the regular Council meeting at 8:00 p.m.
Councilmember Zemanek moved to continue the discussions during the next City Council meeting
in executive session after staff can gather additional information. Councilmember Leonard
seconded. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Leonard, J. Martin, K. Martin,
Clausen, Zemanek, Kaminski, Earp and Engelken
Nays: None
Absent: None
12. ADJOURN -There being no further business, Councilmember Engelken made a motion to adjourn
the meeting at 8:01 p.m. Councilmember Zemanek seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
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