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REGULAR MEETING 8/6/80 ,Page 3 • (c) City Administrator read a memo from TML inviting the City of La Porte to join in their opposition of the rate increase request by Southwestern Be11 Telephone. The City Commission agreed to appropriate funds from the Gen- eral Fund Contingency to appose the rate increase. (d) Dave Corbin of Bush, Hutchinson and Associates Engineer- ing firm reported to City Commission thay are now ready to advertise for bids on the miscellanious water lines (extensions and replacements). August 27th was set as the date to receive bids until 7:00 P.M. (e) Fred Beck of Smith Engineers presented a progress report on the water, sewer and street improvements for the Lomax area. He requested the Commission to set a priority listing for the surfacing of Lomax streets. 11. Council Action: Commissioner Tomerlin requested a short executive session. Commissioner Kibodeaux introducted Jerry Hodge, the new Public Works Director, to those present. Commissioner Cline asked that a date be set for the Commissions budget workshop. After discussion Suday, August 24th at 8:00 A.M. was set for the City Commission to work on the 1980-81 • budget. City Attorney Askins read a letter from Cablevision asking the Commissions consideration of an amendment to the franchise which would p~ rmit the "office" to be located at Underwood and Carlow. After discussion Askins was directed to write a letter advising Mr. Clester this met with the City Commis- sioners approval. 12. Mayor Meza adjouned into a closed executive session to discuss personnel at 7:20 P.M. Mayor Meza reconvened the meeting at 9:00 P.M. Motion was made by Commissioner Kibodeaux to adjourn the meeting, second- ed by Commissioner Simons. The meeting was duly adjourned at 9:05 P.M. Respectfully submitted: ~ ~ ~~ ~ 2:z~~ Ci C rk