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0 • • Regular Meeting 5/5/75 7 16. CORRESPONDENCE - (A) Mayor Thomas informed the Commission of a note from Mr. Marvin Casteel, asking that the Public Works Department and Mr. Larry Morton be commended for the work they had done around his parents property and the fine job they were doing. (B) Mayor Thomas informed the Commission that the Commission had been extended an invitation to attend a ballgame on Saturday, May 17, 1975, by Mr. Jim Wyatt of Houston Lighting and Power Company. There was a brief discussion regarding a proposed pipeline of Houston Lighting & Power Company in the Bayport area. If a pipeline permit is needed, Houston Lighting & Power Company would like a letter to that effect. 17. DISCUSSION OF DEPARTMENT PROJECTS - Commissioner Love stated that by authorizing the advertising to hire a City Administrator, • he in no way meant to imply or take away from anyones capabilities, but felt that the City was now a large operation and felt there was a definite need for additional help. B. Commissioner Kibodeaux asked if the water meters had been comp eted an connected on Old Highway 146. Mr. Morton affirmed that the water was all connected. C. Mr. Larry Morton asked about the bleachers that were damaged by t e pole falling, belonging to Houston Lighting and Power Company. It was not known at the time whether the bleachers had been ordered. D. Mr. J. H. Smith was recognized and addressed the Commission and expressed opinion of the need for speed bumpers on 12th Street. E. Mr. Jim Hutchison updated the Commission on the status of the water well and the State Parks and Wildlife grant. F. There was a brief discussion regarding the library expansion. G. The City Attorney updated grade separation for Spencer Baker -Botts would be special 0 the Commission regarding the Highway. Mr. Wm. Ballew of counsel for land acquisition.