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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LA PORTE AUDIT COMMITTEE JANUARY 20, 2004 These minutes were transcribed from the audiotape; the conversations are summarized to bring clarity to them in a written format. 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Chuck Engelken at 5:05 p.m. Members of Committee Present: Chairperson Chuck Engelken, Committee Members Howard Ebow, Peter Griffiths and Barry Beasley Member of Committee Absent: James Warren Members of City Council Present: None Members of Citv Executive Staff and City Employees Present: City Manager Debra Feazelle, Assistant City Manger John Joerns, Assistant City Manager Cynthia Alexander, Assistant Finance Director Michael Dolby, Tax Manager Kathy Powell, Budget/Investment Officer Shelley Wolny, City Secretary Martha Gillett, Assistant City Secretary Sharon Harris, Accounting Coordinator Lorie Doughty and Senior Financial Services Technician Paula Bradstreet Others Present: None 2. Committee to consider approval or other action of the Minutes of the Regular meeting of La Porte Audit Committee held on October 27, 2003 Motion was made by Chairperson Chuck Engelken to approve the minutes as presented. A second by Committee Member Howard Ebow Ayes: Nays: None Abstain 3. Discuss Items: A. Tax Manager Kathy Powell presented a renewal contract for the collection of delinquent taxes from Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott with the City of La Porte. Committee Member Ebow made the motion to approve the recommendation by staff and second by Committee Member Beasley. B. ~ Tax Manager Kathy Powell presented a contract for the collection of mowing, demolition & graffiti removal assessments. Committee Member Ebow made the motion to approve the recommendation by staff and second by Committee Member Beasley. C. City Council Travel Ordinance was reviewed and discussed. It was decided that it would be brought back to the committee at the next meeting.