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Regular Meeting 11/15/71 - continued between La Porte and Lomax, bounded on the North by Highway 225, South by Spencer Highway and as defined in Ordinance No.f399• Tract 2 - Right-of way for New Highway 1~6, as defined in Ordinance No. 900. It was ascertained that a public notice of this meeting was published in the official newspaper of the City on November 4, 1971. Mayor Smith stated that proponents of the annexation would be permitted to speak first and then any opponents would be per- mitted to speak. Mayor Smith asked if anyone wished to speak on the annexation of Tract 1. The following residents of the area spoke in opposition to the annexation: Mr. Dennis Skarda, Mr. Jack Briggs, Mrs. Bernice McCloud, Mr. James Crowder and Mr. James Brannen. • Mayor Smith asked if there were any further comments on the annexation of Tract 1, and there being none, declared the hearing on. Tract 1 closed and asked if anyone wished to apeak on the annexation of Tract 2. Mayor Shell E Martin of Shoreacres addressed the Commission and read a letter stating the City of Shoreacres objections to the annexation. (See Exhibit A) Mayor Smith asked if there were any further comments on the annexation proceedings, and there being none, declared the public hearing closed. + + + • 3. Motion by Comm. Crofoot, seconded by Comm. Sampson to call a special meeting for November 29, 1971 to finalize annexation proceedings. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Sampson and Crofoot. N~.YS: None. + + +