HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-13-24 CC minutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE
The City Council of the City of La Porte met in a regular meeting on July 13, 2024,
at the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway,
La Porte, Texas, at 12:30 p.m.
Councilpersons Present: Brandon Lunsford, Brent McCaulley, Bill Bentley, Rick Helton,
Jay Martin
Councilpersons Attending Remotely: Mandi Williams, Chuck Engelken
Councilpersons Absent: Robbie McLarrin
Council -appointed Officers Present: Corby Alexander, City Manager; Clark T. Askins,
City Attorney; Lee Woodward, City Secretary
1. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Helton called the meeting to order at 12:37 p.m.
2. CITIZEN COMMENT (Generally limited to five minutes perperson; in accordance with
state law, the time may be reduced if there is a high number of speakers or other
considerations.)
Lisa Wright thanked the City for its storm efforts, encouraged an 'attitude of gratitude',
and said she planned to coordinate on outreach effort to serve linemen who have been
working in the community.
3. STATUTORYAGENDA
a. Extension of the July 7, 2024, Disaster Declaration - Presentation,
discussion, and possible action to approve an extension of the July 7, 2024,
Disaster Declaration for the City of La Porte, Texas, issued by Mayor Rick
Helton in connection with Hurricane Beryl. [Corby Alexander, City Manager]
Councilperson McCaulley moved to adopt Resolution 2024-14, approving an
adopted. 8-0.
b. Permit fees waivers for Hurricane Beryl -related items - Presentation,
discussion, and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2024-3999, for the
purpose of 1) suspending all permitfees forwork necessitated by Hurricane
Beryl and 2) suspending permit requirements for repairs to or reconstruction
of fences necessitated by Hurricane Beryl. [Corby Alexander, City Manager]
4. COUNCIL COMMENT 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, Councilpersons, and City staff, for which
no formal action will be discussed.
Councilpersons expressed appreciation for the community - residents, Council, and
staff - for the efforts throughout the week and recognized the difficulties for those still