HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-09-2022 Special meeting Budget RetreatLOUIS RIGBY
Mayor
BRANDON LUNSFORD
Councilperson At Large A
BRENT McCAULLEY
Councilperson At Large B
MANDI WILLIAMS
Councilperson District 1
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE
APRIL 9, 2021
CHUCK ENGELKEN
Councilperson District 2
BILL BENTLEY
Councilperson District 3
THOMAS GARZA
Councilperson District
JAY MARTIN
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilperson District 5
ROBBIE MCLARRIN
Councilperson District 6
The City Council of the City of La Porte met in a special meeting on Tuesday, April 9, 2021, at
the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at 8:30 a.m., with
the following in attendance:
Councilpersons present: Louis Rigby, Brandon Lunsford (left the meeting during the moming
recess), Brent McCaulley, Chuck Engelken, Bill Bentley, Jay Martin,
Robbie McLarrin (arrived at 9:25 a.m.)
Councilpersons attending remotely: None
Councilpersons absent: Mandi Williams, Thomas Garza
Council -appointed officers present: Corby Alexander, City Manager; Lee Woodward, City Secretary
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Rigby called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. Without obiection, Mayor
Rigby announced that only items that receive a vote of approval for consideration will be
addressed.
2. CITIZEN COMMENT (Generally limited to five minutes perperson; in accordance with state late, file
tirne may be reduced if there is a high number of speakers or other considerations.)
There were no citizen comments.
3. STATUTORY AGENDA The purpose of this meeting is to discuss and formulate City Council
and staff plans, operations, policies, and/or future projects, including the following:
(a) Finance Department budget presentation [Michael Dolby, Finance Director]
Mayor Pro Tern Martin moved consideration of the Finance Department budget; the
motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentlev: the motion was adopted, 6-0. Mr. Dolby
provided the presentation. The Mayor announced the tax rate would be considered at
the end of the meeting (see item P).
(b) City's Medical Plan plan design goals and objectives [Matt Hartleib, Human
Resources Manager]
Councilperson Engelken moved consideration of the City's Medical Plan plan design
goals and objectives: the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley: the motion
was adopted, 6-0. Mr. Hartleib provided the presentation.
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(c) City Compensation plan [Bill Bentley, Brandon Lunsford, Mandi Williams]
Councilperson Bentley moved consideration of the City's Compensation Plan: the
motion was seconded by Councilperson Lunsford: the motion was adopted, 6-0. Mr.
Hartleib provided a presentation, including the City's 2019 compensation philosophy
that:
- Our range midpoints should be near the market median for comparable positions.
- Employees who exceed expectations should be recognized and high performance
should be incentivized
- Employees should be able to improve their standard of living through sustained
employment with the City
(d) City safety activities [Louis Rigby, Mayor]
Councilperson Engelken moved consideration of City safety activities: the motion was
seconded by Councilperson Bentley: the motion was adopted, 6-0. Matt Hartleib
provided the presentation. (Councilperson McLarrin arrived during this discussion.)
(e) City's Emergency Services CAD/RMS system [Matthew Daeumer, Assistant City
Manager]
Councilperson Bentley moved consideration of the City's Emergency Services
CAD/RMS system: the motion was seconded by Councilperson Engelken: the motion
was adopted, 7-0. Mr. Daeumer provided the presentation. Without objection, the Mayor
confirmed the Council was in favor of moving forward with the item. The Council
recessed from 9:49-10:01 a.m. (Councilperson Lunsford left the meeting briefly during
the recess.)
(f) Wrought iron fencing at the Bay Forest Golf Course [Corby Alexander, City
Manager]
Councilperson Engelken moved consideration of wrought iron fencing at the Bay Forest
Golf Course; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley; the motion was
adopted, 6-0. Billy Stoker, Golf Course Manager, provided the presentation. Without
objection, the Mayor confirmed the Council supported performing the work all at once
and with a mix of fencing (as Mr. Stoker had recommended).
(g) Utility Rates comparisons [Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works]
Councilperson Bentley moved consideration of utility rates comparisons: the motion was
seconded by Councilperson Engelken: the motion was adopted, 6-0. Mr. Mayo provided
the presentation.
(h) Solid Waste rates [Ray Mayo, Director of Public Work]
Councilperson Engelken moved consideration of solid waste rates: the motion was
seconded by Councilperson Bentley: the motion was adopted, 6-0. Mr. Mayo provided
the presentation.
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(i} Additional garbage collection crew equipment and personnel [Ray Mayo, Director
of Public Works]
Councilperson Bentley moved consideration of additional garbage collection crew
equipment and personnel: the motion was seconded by Councilperson Engelken: the
motion was adopted, 6-0. Mr. Mayo provided the presentation. More information from
Solid Waste was requested.
0) Additional Engineer Operator II positions [Carl Holley, Fire Chief]
Councilperson Engelken moved consideration of additional Engineer Operator 11
positions: the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley: the motion was adopted,
6`0. Chief Holley and Assistant Chief David Gifford provided the presentation. The Mayor
confirmed the Council had no obiection to moving forward with the request.
(k) Portable radio replacements for firefighters [Carl Holley, Fire Chief]
Councilperson Engelken moved consideration of additional Engineer Operator II
positions; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley: the motion was adopted,
6,-0. Chief Holley and Assistant Chief David Gifford provided the presentation. The
Mayor confirmed the Council approved moving ahead with the item.
(1) Fire Department rescue boat replacement [Carl Holley, Fire Chief]
Councilperson Engelken moved consideration of a Fire Department rescue boat
replacement; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley: the motion was
adopted. 6-0. Assistant Chief David Gifford provided the presentation. The Mayor
confirmed the Fire Control District EMS Board would review the item and that the Council
approved moving ahead with it as presented.
(m) Citywide signage project Phase III [Johnny Morales, Emergency Management
Coordinator]
(Quorum was lost from 11:36-11:37 a.m. and no business conducted.) Councilperson
Engelken moved consideration of the Citywide signage project Phase 111, the motion was
seconded by Councilperson Bentley: the motion was adopted, 6-0. Mr. Morales provided
the presentation. The Mayor confirmed the Council approved moving ahead with the
item.
(n) Citizen satisfaction survey [Corby Alexander, City Manager]
Councilperson Bentley moved consideration of Fire Department rescue boat
replacement; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Engelken: the motion was
adopted, 6-0. Mr. Alexander provided an overview. The Mayor confirmed the Council
approved moving ahead with the item.
(o) Traffic management update [Louis Rigby, Mayor]
Councilperson Bentley moved consideration of Fire Department rescue boat
replacement: the motion was seconded by Councilperson Engelken: the motion was
adopted, 6-0. Assistant Chief Ditrich provided an overview. The Mayor confirmed the
Council approved moving ahead with the item.
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(p) Facilities Division update [Louis Rigby, Mayor]
Councilperson Engelken moved consideration of the Citywide signacle project Phase III;
the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley; the motion was adopted. 6-0. Mr.
Mayo provided the presentation.
The Mayor confirmed the Council wished the tax rate to remain at $0.71.
COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the
community members, city employees, and upcoming events;
specific factual information or existing policies.
Counciloersons thanked staff -tor their work.
agenda; recognition of
inquiry of staff regarding
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