HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-09-20 Regular Meeting
MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING
of the
LA PORTS CITY COMMISSION, LA PORTS, TEXAS
September 20, 1965
MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION PRESENT: Mayor H. P. Pfeiffer,
Commissioners Lois ompton, W. A. Stabs, Jr., and
Russell Shepherd.
MEMBERS OF THE COMM/SS/ON ABSENT: Tom W. Osburn
OTHER CITY GFF/C/ALS PRESENT: City Engineer H. Carlos
Smith, Chief of Police H. F. Freeman, City
Attorney Knox Ask ins, and City Clerk Marilyn
Kelley.
PRESIDING: Mayor Pfeiffer
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1. Minutes of the regular meeting of September 13,
1965 were approved as written.
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2. Mr. Sam F. Beltesiotis presented the Commission
letters from Houston Lighting and Power Company
and Houston Natural Gas Corporation, approving
the closing of the a11ey in Block 147, La Porte.
Mr. Betlesoitis was advised that he should also
secure letters from Southwestern Be11 Telephone
Company and United Gas Corporation. Further
that he furntsh a title opinion letter from his
Attorney. When the Commission has all letters in
hand, Cher wilt act on the request.
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3. Commissioner Stabs made a motion, seconded by
Corrmissioner Compton that the City purchase
Lots 1 to 4, Mock 177, La Porte. Further that
the City pay ,2,500. for said Cots, ,500. from
the General Fund and $2,000. to be borrowed from
Bayshore National Bank at 3~ interest. Motion
carried.
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4. A motion was made by Commissioner Stabs, seconded
by Commissioner Compton that the City Attorney
be authortzed to draw up an ordinance to abandon
a port ton of street between Blocks 51 and 304.
Motion carried.
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• 5. Commissioner Compton made a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Stabs that Cummins, Reed and Clements
be paid for their Statement $3,872.45. Motion
carried.
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6. A motion was made by Commissioner Stabs and seconded
by Commissioner Compton that C, W. Suesse be paid
$490.00 balance due for the 1964-65 audit work, thus
terminating his services. Motton carried.
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7. ~ Cefter from Eugene Hovey, C.P.A. stating his
proposal for the 1965-66 Audit was read. Action
was fabled until a full Commission could be present.
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8. Commissioner Compton made a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Stabs that the new lift station be
located on Lot 32, Block 103, La Porte, provided
an easment can be secured from La Porte Independent
SchooC District. Motion carried.
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9. The City Engineer reported he had a bid of $600. for
clearing of "F-r~ --Gr- and "H" Streets, from L. H.
Mc Key Construction Company. This being the lower
of the two bids, he let the work to Mc Key.
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10. Commissioner Shepherd made a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Stabs that the Mayor be authorized
to take bids vn material needed for construction
of the Little League Ba11 Park. Motion carried.
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11. A motion was made by Commissioner Stabs, secondeo
by C:ommissio~~er Compton and carried that purchase of
5S gaiCons of EssentiaC Lube from Sharp Grain Company.
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12. Commissioner Stabs made a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Shepherd and carried that the
foiiowing accounts payable be approved:
L. H. McKay $700.00
Pumps and Fower 120.78
Lansdowne Moody 200.20
Gulf Oil Corporation 124.21
/nternational 206.42
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13. Commissioner Shepherd made a motion, seconded
by Commissioner Stabs and carried that a
Resolution requesting that Highway 146 from
Tenth Street to Shore Acres be maintained as
a business route or loop after the completion
of the new Highway 146 be approved.
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14. A motion was made by Commissioner Compton,
seconded by Commissioner Sjepherd and carried
that the City Engineer be authorized to purchase
street sign materials.
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15. Commissioner Shepherd made a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Stabs that upor receiving a letter
of acceptance and invoice, the City Clerk be
authorized to pay 0lshan Demolishing Company
for their contract of ,1,288. Motion carried.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS AT HAND
THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.
ATTE6T:
MARILYN KELLEY
CITY CLERK
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H. P. PFEIF ER
MAYOR