HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-09-08 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council LOUIS R.RIGBY BILL BENTLEY
Mayor F Councilperson District 3
BRANDON LUNSFORD 0 AO THOMAS GARZA
Councilperson At Large A h. �.4 Councilperson District 4
BRENT McCAULLEY JAY MARTIN
Councilperson At Large B SAb' , Mayor Pro Tern
MANDI WILLIAMS P` Councilperson District 5
Councilperson District 1 ROBBIE McLARRIN
CHUCK ENGELKEN Councilperson District 6
Councilperson District 2
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE
AUGUST 9, 2021
The City Council of the City of La Porte met in a regular meeting on Monday, August 9, 2021, at the
City Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at 6:00 p.m., 2021, with
the following in attendance:
Councilpersons present: Louis Rigby, Brent McCaulley, Mandi Williams, Chuck Engelken, Bill Bentley,
Thomas Garza, Jay Martin, Robbie McLarrin
Councilpersons attending remotely: Brandon Lunsford
Councilpersons absent: None
Council-appointed officers present: Corby Alexander, City Manager (attended remotely); Lee
Woodward, City Secretary; Clark Askins,Assistant City Attorney
CALL TO ORDER—Mayor Rigby called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. INVOCATION —The invocation was given by Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney, and pledges were
led by Councilperson Robbie McLarrin.
3. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND RECOGNITIONS
a. Recognition—Float Entry Winners for Independence Day Parade held on July 3,2021.[Louis
R. Rigby, Mayor] (This was handled after item 5.)
4. 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 citizen comments.
5. ELECTION MATTERS
a. Swearing-in of Councilperson-District 1 Mandi Williams. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor]
6. CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of Consent Agenda items authorizes each to be implemented in
accordance with staff recommendations provided. An item may be removed from the consent agenda
and added to the Statutory Agenda for full discussion upon request by a member of the Council present
at this meeting.)
a. Approve the minutes of the July 26, 2021, City Council regular meeting. [Louis R. Rigby,
Mayor]
Councilperson Bentley moved to approve the consent agenda; the motion was seconded by
Councilperson Engelken; the motion was adopted, 9-0.
7. STATUTORY AGENDA
a. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding appointments and/or
reappointments to various boards, committees, and commissions. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor]
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Councilperson Engelken moved to approve the following appointments and reappointments to
various boards, committees, and commissions; the motion was seconded by Councilperson
Bentley; the motion was adopted, 9-0.
Fire Code Review Board La Porte Development Corporation
Paul Vige for At-Large B position Chuck Engelken
La Porte Area Water Authority La Porte Redevelopment Authority
Cambria Beasley Kristin Lee — Harris County appointee to
Stephen Barr the TIRZ
Doug Martin
b. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the City of La Porte Fiscal Year
2021-2022 Proposed Budget. [Corby Alexander, City Manager]
Without objection,the Mayor confirmed the Council would plan to conclude tonight at 9 p.m.Without
objection, the Mayor suspended the rules for time limits for this item.
Councilperson Engelken moved to agree to all the items discussed tonight in the presentation on
the proposed budget for the City of La Porte Fiscal Year 2021-2022; the motion was seconded by
Councilperson Bentley.
Councilperson Garza moved to amend the motion by striking the new city hall from the budget; the
motion was not seconded and was not considered.
Councilperson Garza moved amend the motion to remove the community fencing project from the
budget; the motion did not receive a second and was not considered.
Councilperson Garza moved amend the motion by providing that the City establish a minimum
wage of$12/hour; the motion did not receive a second and was not considered.
Councilperson Garza moved amend the motion by funding the requested vehicle replacements
requested, but adding direction that City departments seek to postpone any of the replacements
for one year; the motion did not receive a second and was not considered.
Councilperson Garza moved amend the motion by removing $100,000 from the budget for the
Comprehensive Plan updated; the motion did not receive a second and was not considered.
Councilperson Garza moved amend the motion by adding that the Council commit to accept the
effective tax rate; the motion was ruled out of order and was withdrawn.
The main motion was adopted, 8-1, Councilperson Garza voting against.
8. REPORTS
a. Receive report on the Drainage and Flooding Committee meeting. [Mayor Pro Tern Martin]
Mayor Pro Tern Martin reported the Committee met and received project updates. He noted the
next meeting would be September 13, 2021.
9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
• Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, August 19
• La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting, August 23
• City Council meeting, August 23
• Zoning Board of Adjustments meeting, August 26
Mr. Weeks, Assistant City Manager, said there was no report.
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10. 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 welcomed new Councilperson Mandi Williams and noted how much they looked
forward to working with her; congratulated the July 4th contest winners; commended the City staff for
the budget preparation and presentations and for answering questions in advance to permit the meeting
move more efficiently; wished the City Manager to get well soon; expressed a wish that the City run
itself on as little money as possible, perform essential services only, and save more money; recognized
Sgt. Scott Pullig and Asst. Chief Matt Daeumer on their recent master's graduations in advanced areas
of law enforcement; and thanked the City for their welcome.
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section
551.074 (1)(A) — Pending or Contemplated Litigation: Discuss SV Sons Highway 146, LLC
vs. City of La Porte,Texas, lawsuit with legal counsel.
The Council recessed at 8:55 p.m. to convene in executive session.
12. RECONVENE into regular session and consider action,if any,on item(s)discussed in executive
session.
The Councilperson reconvened into open session at 9:42 p.m. Councilperson McCaulley moved to
continue negotiations on any perceived settlement; Councilperson McLarrin seconded the motion; the
motion wa a pted, 9-0.
ADCpJRN ithou objecti , uncil adjourned at 9:44 p.m.
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