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. . . e e Regular Meeting 10/24/77 2 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING - OCTOBER 3, 1977. Motion by Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Simons to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held October 3, 1977, as presented. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NAYS: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons. None. + + + 4. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - Motion by Commissioner Tomerlin, seconded by Commissioner Kibodeaux to approve the Accounts Payable as presented. A copy of the Accounts Payable is attached and made a part of these minutes. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NAYS: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons. None. + + + 5. EXPRESSION OF APPRECIATION - CARRINGTON WEEMS - Mr. Carrington Weems was recognized and addressed the Commission, expressing the appreciation of the Weems family to the City of La Porte for naming of Wharton Weems Boulevard in memory of his late father, Wharton Weems. In further appreciation, Mr. Weems gave an executed deed to the City of La Porte for the east one-half of Block 1253, Town of La Porte; in memory of his Mother, Matilde B. Weems. This gift of land to the City is to help encourage the good and orderly development of the area. The Commission expressed appreciation to the Weems family for their gift of land to the City. + + + 6. VISITORS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION - (A.) Mr. Ed Norton - was recognized and addressed the Commission regarding his opposition to the City's alley closing procedures, and the hazards of dumpsters. (B.) J. R. Spradling - 3302 Valley Brook - Mr. Spradling addressed the Commission regarding sewer system problems, the condition of the streets in Fairmont Park and incompetent personnel working for the City. + + +