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• MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL MAY 10, 1993 1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malone at 6:00 P.M. Members of City Council Present: Mayor Norman Malone, Councilpersons Guy Sutherland, Mike Cooper, Bob Thrower, Bob McLaughlin, Alton Porter, Jack Maxwell Members of City Council Absent: Councilpersons Deotis Gay, Jerry Clarke Members of City Staff Present: City Manager Bob Herrera, City Attorney Knox Askins, City Secretary Sue Lenes, Assistant City Manager John Joerns, Planning Director Chuck Harrington Police Chief Bobby Powell, Director of Administrative Services Louis Rigby, Fire Chief Joe Sease, Director of Public Works Steve Gillett, Buyer Susan Kelley, Records Management Administrator Cathy DeArmond and a number of La Porte Police Officers and Reserve Officers. Others Present: Several Citizens from La Porte and Morgan's Point 2. The invocation was given by City Attorney Knox Askins. 3. Council considered approving minutes of the special called meeting held on May 3, 1993. Motion was made by Councilperson Cooper to approve the May 3 minutes as presented. Second by Councilperson Maxwell. The motion carried, 6 ayes and 0 nays and 1 abstain. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, McLaughlin, Porter, Maxwell and Mayor Malone Nays: None Abstain: Councilperson Thrower 4. There were no citizens wishing to address council. At this time under remonstrances the Mayor asked Council to join him in the audience and review the film "Man Behind The Shield". The Mayor then presented a proclamation for National Police Week. Mayor Malone commended the La Porte Police Department for their outstanding work and dedication to the citizens of the City of La Porte. Officer Donna Cook spoke on behalf of the children of La Porte and Officer Tim Bird presented an award to Conrad Reynolds for assisting a La Porte Police Officer with his car in a time of need.