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• `~ 4. The Mayor stated that the feasibility of hiring a prosecutor for Corporation Court has been under consider~~tion for some time. The Commission discussed the need and possibility of hiring a person on an as-needed basis rather than for all court sessions. Mayor Pfeiffer stated he felt that Judge Counts should be the one to know when a prosecutor is needed. A motion was made by Commissioner Shepherd, s?conded by Commissioner Boyle that Mr. Lynn Gray of Baytown be hired on an as-needed basis, at $25.00 per session, to be called by Judge Counts when needed. + + + 5. The City Engineer reported that the tabulation of bids on the tractor has been completed. (See Exhibit #1). He recommended that the Ford Tractor be purchased from Lansdowne Moody Company. Commissioner Shepherd made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Boyle that the Tractor be purchased from Lansdowne Moody Company. Motion carried. + + + 6. A repair order was presented from Jay Marks Chevrolet, for replacing the back glass on a car owned by Mr. Roberts, which was damaged by gravel. Mrs. Roberts had .reported earlier that the work was not satisfactory, but her husband had to leave on a job, and would be back in three weeks. A motion was made by Commissioner Compton, seconded by Commissioner Stabs to pay damages to Mrs. Roberts, subject to her approval and signature of her release. + + + 7. Commissioner Compton made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Stabs that a street light be installed at "E" and Lobit, and that the Cight at Park near Carroll be relocated at Park and Carroll. Motion carried. + + + 8. A motion was made by Commissioner Shepherd and seconded by Commissioner Boyle that invoices from Certified Laboratories and Chemline Corp. be approved for payment, and that the purchase of two 65 gallon drums of weed killer be approved. Motion carried. + t + 9. Commissioner Stabs made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Shepherd that the Mayor be authorized to sign a contract between the City .~ and Harris County for dispatching of radio calls by the La Porte Police Department to Harris County Patrol units in the area. Motion carried. + + +