HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-16-11 Special Meeting of the La Porte City Council LOUIS RIGBY BILL BENTLEY
Mayor F L. A Councilperson District 3
BRANDON LUNSFORD O THOMAS GARZA
Councilperson At Large A 'A
STEVE GILLETT �1 Councilperson District 4
V m JAY MARTIN
Councilperson At Large B Councilperson District 5
DANNY EARP NANCY OJEDA
Councilperson District 1 �' Councilperson District 6
CHUCK ENGELKEN
Councilperson District 2
Mayor Pro-Tern
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
The City Council of the City of La Porte met in a special meeting on Monday, November 16, 2020, at
the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at 5:00 p.m.,with the
following in attendance:
Councilpersons present: Louis Rigby, Brandon Lunsford, Steve Gillett, Danny Earp, Chuck Engelken,
Bill Bentley, Thomas Garza (left at 5:01 p.m.), Jay Martin
Councilpersons attending remotely: None
Councilpersons absent: Nancy Ojeda
Council-appointed officers present: Corby Alexander, City Manager; Lee Woodward, City Secretary;
Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney
1. CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Rigby called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Mayor Rigby reminded
Councilperson Garza that the Council's adopted Rules of Procedure required Councilpersons to wear
a mask during Council meetings.The Mayor reminded Councilperson Garza that he had the opportunity
to attend the meeting electronically and could go to his office in City Hall. Councilperson Garza said he
was exempted from wearing a face covering for medical reasons and would not be wearing one. The
Mayor asked the Sergeant-at-Arms to remove Councilperson Garza. Councilperson Garza moved that
the Council oppose the Mayor's direction, which he termed as illegal. The motion did not receive a
second and was not considered. Councilperson Garza was escorted from the room.
2. CITIZEN COMMENT (Generally limited to five minutes per person; in accordance with state law, the
time may be reduced if there is a high number of speakers or other considerations.)
There were no comments.
3. ELECTION MATTERS
a. Presentation,discussion,and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2020-3808,canvassing the
returns of the 2020 General Election held on November 3, 2020, for the election of
Councilperson-at-Large Position B, Councilperson-District 1, and Councilperson-District 6.
[Mayor Louis R. Rigby]
Mayor Pro Tem Engelken moved to adopt Ordinance 2020-3808, canvassing the returns of the 2020
General Election held on November 3, 2020, for the election of Councilperson-at-Large Position B,
Councilperson-District 1, and Councilperson-District 6; the motion was seconded by Councilperson
Bentley; the motion was adopted, 7-0. Mayor Rigby presented certificates of election to Brent
McCaulley and Trey Kendrick.
b. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2020-3807 calling a runoff
election to be held on December 12, 2020, for the election of a Councilperson-District 6.
[Mayor Louis R. Rigby]
Mayor Pro Tem Engelken moved to adopt Ordinance 2020-3807 calling a runoff election to be held
on December 12, 2020, for the election of a Councilperson-District 6.; the motion was seconded by
Councilperson Bentley; the motion was adopted, 7-0.
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c. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve an election services contract
between Harris County and the City of La Porte, relating to the City's Councilperson-District
6 runoff election to be held on December 12, 2020. [Mayor Louis R. Rigby]
The agreement has not been received from Harris County and a special session has been posted
for Thursday at 5 p.m. and a special session on Monday will be considered if the agreement is further
delayed.
4. STATUTORY AGENDA
a. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Quote No. OPP0076381 to
TDlndustries under BuyBoard Contract # 552-17 for the purchase and installation of UV-C
Light Sterilization Systems at City facilities. [Corby Alexander, City Manager]
Councilperson Earp moved to approve the purchase and installation of UV-C Light Sterilization
Systems at City facilities from TDlndustries under BuyBoard Contract#552-17, as regards Quote
No. OPP0076381; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley; the motion was adopted,
7-0.
5. COUNCIL COMMENTS Hear announcements concerning matters appearing on the agenda;
items of community interest; and/or inquiries of staff regarding specific factual information or
existing policy from the Mayor, Councilmembers, and City staff,for which no formal action will
be discussed or taken.
Councilpersons congratulated Brent McCaulley and Trey Kendrick and thanked Councilpersons Earp
and Gillett; offered appreciation of the LPISD Veteran's Day observance; and shared the experience of
Sunday's annual half-marathon.
ADJOURN— A ithout ob.ection Ma or Ri•b adourned the meetin. at 5:15 •.m.
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