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r ~ ~ A letter from R.H. Kelly of Houston, regarding an obstruction that has been ~~ placed in Roscoe Street, was brought up by Mayor Pfeiffer, Mr. Kelly feels that the obstruction should be removed from the street, and stated that he had previously requested that the matter be taken up Frith l~lr. Paine, or whoever may claim the obstruction, After discussion, Supt. Arthur was authorized 'w contact Mr. Paine, and ask him to cooperate in the removal of the obstruction. Motion by Stabs, second by Brotrn, to change meeting time to Friday nights, starting the first meeting in December, Carried. It was reported that Bayou Properties, Inc., tti*ho are constructing the neta shopping center South of La Porte, has requested the City to close "'I" Street, as they want to build on this street as part of their building pro- gram. After discussion, it was unanimously agreed that the City would have to have more proof of their intentions before anything can be decided, and tha t it would be better if the men would appear before the Commission with their requests. Commissioner Brown reported that some street intersections signs were needed, and that some need repair. He stated that Supt. Arthur wo-~il.d advise the Commis sion where they are needed. Motion by Brown, second by Osburn, to repair signs trhere needed, replace parts of signs missing, and to order near signs for intersections where needed. Carried. Commissioner Stabs reported that he would like to extend the Auxiliary Police Insurance policy to cover 20 men. Mr. Stabs tras au tliorized to ascertain if the fee would be reasonable for extending this policy, and report back~to the Commis sion at the next meeting. The Asst. City Clerk was au thorized to notify Commissioner Dunham to prepare a notice for next week's Liberal, stating that from now on wztil Spring, the garbage dump would be closed on Sundays. Motion by Brown, second by Osburn, to accept change order No. 5, as presented by Carlos Smith, wh~.ch covers construction of asphalt paving with cement stabilized shell base as per plans on Madison Street bets?een 5th and 6th Streets. Carried. Motion by Osburn, second by Brown, that the meeting adjourn. C Tied. . ~~ ~" P, Pfeifle , Maio of the City of La Porte, Texa ~~~~ h ud d esy,,on, Ass't.Ci yClerk of the City of La Porte,`Pexas