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~;~ 3. Mr. Richard Florence requested that the City sponsor the Port Haven Marina, in filing an application to the Corp of Engtneers for assistance in dredging and maintaining the channel into the bay serving the Marina. He further stated that there would be no cost to the City of La Porte. The City Attorney was requested to correspond with the Federal Government about the details of such a request. + + + 4. Mr. Bob Jones advtsed the Commission that the garbage problem at the Colonial Oaks Apartments is very bad. The City Clerk was requested to contact the owners by letter. + + t 5. Mr. W. M. Hughes, Tyler, Texas, requested that the City lease the Oil and Gas rights at the La Porte Municipal Airport to him at X10.00 per acre, on a short term lease (3 years). A motion was made by Commissioner Shepherd, seconded by Commissioner Stabs that the City enter into a tentative agreement with W. M. Hughes, subject to approval of Federal Aviation Agency. Motion carried. + + + 6. Commissioner Boyle made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Shepherd that the City Engineer be authorized to advertise for bids on a mowing machine. Motion card ed. + + + 7. A motion was made by Commissioner Shepherd, seconded by Commissioner Boyle that the City pay .100.00 toward the expenses of bringing the Houston Symphony Orchestra to La Porte. Further that the check by made payable to the Houston Symphony Sociefy. Motion carr t ed. + + + 8. The Commission discussed the possibility of creating a Public Housing Authority. Action was tabled. + + + 9. Estimate No. 2 from Buddy Warren Company, lnc., in the amount of $35,296.70 was presented. A letter from Utility Supply Company requesting that the check be made payable to them, was read.