HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-07-12 Regular Meeting
MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING
of the
LA PORTS CITY COMM/SS/ON, LA FORTE, TEXAS
July 12, 1965
MEMBERS OF THE COMM/SS/ON PRESENT: Mayor H. P. Pfeiffer,
Commissioners Lois Compton, Russell Shepherd, and
Tom Osburn.
MEMBERS OF THE COl~'N/SS/ON ABSENT: Commissioner W. A. Stabs,
OTHER CITY OFFICIALS PRESENT: City Clerk Marilyn Kelley,
City Engineer H. Carlos Smith, Ctty Attorney Knox
Askins, Water Superintendent Lyman Cunntngham,
Chief of Poltce Herbert F. Freeman.
PRESIDING: Mayor Pfeiffer
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1. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 21, 1965, and
Special Meeting of June 30, 1965 were approved as
written.
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2. Mr. Levin appeared before the Commission in behalf
of Krebs Construction Company. Because of finance
problems, construction on the apartment unit has
been delayed. Mr. Levin requested a 60 day extension
of time.
U. G. Todd, 1004 Bayshore Drive, expressed his
objection to an extension, stating that he felt
enough time had already been aClowed.
Action was delayed until all the Commission could.
be represented.
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3. Commissioner Compton made a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Shepherd, that the Mayor and Cify
Clerk be authorized fo sign a renewaC contract
with Houston Natural Gas Corporation, for the
$1,522.67 due on the City Hall Airconditioner
on February 1, 1965. Motion carried.
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4. A motion was made by Commissioner Compton and
seconded by Commissioner Shepherd that the
;. Finance Director be authorized to pay for 6
Poison Ivy shots for Fred Beck and 2 for Gary
Hannan at $3.00 per shot. Motion carried.
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5. The City Attorney stated that on Juiy 9, 9965
Lyman Cunningham wax involved in an accident
with W. 0. Bartle, while drivtng a City Truck.
Further that the accident reports show Mr. Bartle
clearly of fault. He recommended that fhe Comm-
ission authorize settlement with TravZers Insurance
Company, for the amount of the iow bid, X440.22.
Commissioner Shepherd made a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Compton, That the settlement be made
and theMayor and City Clerk be authorized to
excute proper releases. Further That Joe Camp
Motors preceed with the repairs. Motion carried.
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6. Commissioner Compton made a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Shepherd and carried, that fhe
following Accounts Payable be approved:
J. M. Cordell & Sons X993.68
Gulf Oil Corporation 969.60
Mabry Foundry 923.86
Flex-Rod Pipe Tool 909.97
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7. A motion was made by Commissioner Shepherd, seconded
by Commissioner Compton and carried, that the follow-
ing Purchase Orders be approved:
,#4560 Dixie Chemical X948.50
#4578 Certified Laboratories 255.75
#4589 National Chemsearch 297.95
X4587 Garcon Meter Company 927.75
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8. A Public Hearing on the 9965-66 Budget was called
for 7:00 P.M., August 2, 9965.
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THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS AT NAND THE
MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.
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H. P. PFE I F R
Mayor
ATTEST
MAR l L YN KELLEY
City Clerk