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• Regular Meeting 5/19/75 3 5. VISITORS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION (Continued) The Neighborhood Centers was brought into the discussion. C. MRS. EVELYN KENNEDY - NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS - Mrs. Kennedy was recognized and addressed the Commission. Mrs. Kennedy was of the opinion that because of the growth of the La Porte area there was a definite need for additional ball fields. Mrs. Kennedy stated that the Neighborhood Centers owned nothing. They were paid through the United Fund. There are four paid staff. The remainder are volunteers. The City furnishes both civic centers, $1,000.00 this year, and $2.00 a month. The Neighborhood Centers has not been affiliated with the Little League because the requirements have been too strict. The Neighborhood Centers get no monies from the ball clubs • or groups. Mrs. Kennedy stated that the City, School and Neighborhood Centers had always been able to work together and this was the first time the Neighborhood Centers had ever had to defend themselves. D. MR. FRANK DRISKILL - NO BASEBALL FACILITIES TO BE USED - Mr. Frank Driskill was recognized and addressed the Commission regarding the need for baseball facilities. Mr. Driskill stated that his group was now playing on the Lomax fields; there's not a need for a lot of money, but help to work the fields. Mr. Driskill asked for additional assistance in keeping motorcycles off of the ballfields. Mayor Thomas expressed appreciation for the visitors and invited them back at any time. + + + 6. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 75-3 EMPLOYING WM. V. BALLEW, JR., AS SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR THE CITY OF LA PORTE REGARDING ACQUISITION OF LAND NEEDED FOR THE GRADE SEPARATION OF SPENCER HIGHWAY AND SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION RAILROAD TRACKS - After a brief discussion, motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner Cline to change the • the agenda Item 6 from the Resolution No. 75-3 and approve