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MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING
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• LA PORTS CITY COMMlSS/ON, LA FORTE, TEXAS
January 97, 9966
MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION PRESENT: Commissioners W. A. Stabs, Jr.,
Tom W. Osborn, Russell Shepherd, and Lois J. Compton.
MEMBERS OF THE CO/~N/SS/ON ABSENT: Mayor H. P. Pfeiffer.
OTHER CITY OFFICIALS PRESENT: City Attorney Knox Ask ins,
City Engineer H. Carlos Smith, and City Clerk Marilyn
Kelley.
PRESIDING: Commissioner Stabs.
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9. Minutes of the regular meeting of January 3, 9966 were
amended to read:
Item No. 97 - "Corby Lumber and Supply Company" instead
of "Kirby Lumber and Supply Company".
Minutes of the special meeting of January 92, 9966 were
amended to make the letter dated January 3, 9966 from
the Planning and Zontng Commission to ~e C{ty Commission
an~exhibit of the minutes.
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2. Mr. Frank Boyle, Sr. presented a request for the closing
of the portion of "/" Street between blocks 957 and ?80
and the alleys within these blocks.
Commissioner Shepherd made a motion, seconded by Commis-
sioner Osborn that the City Engineer prepare Mr. Boyle
a statement of the approximate but not btnding cost of
relocating City faciitties in this area. Motion carried.
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3. A motion was made by Commissioner Compton, seconded by
Commissioner Shepherd that the City Clerk be authorized
to prepare proposals for a new Group Insurance Program
for the Employees. Motion carried.
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4. Commissioner Shepherd made a motion, seconded by Comnis-
s{over Osborn that the City Clerk be authorized to purchase
a Gestetner Model 320, .495.00 and a Color Master Cabinet
$ 99.00. Motion Carried.
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,~ 5. The City Engineer presented the foZiowing bids for
streef, stop and traffic sign materials:
Nall Sign and Post Company $896.60
United States Standard Sign Co. 934.00
Traffic Supplies 979.10
' A motion was made by Commissioner Compton, seconded
by Commissioner Shepherd and carried that the purchase
of materials from Hall Sign and Post Company be
authorized.
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6. After a general discussion of the Key Rate Schedule,
the City Clerk was instructed to write the State
requesting an interpretation of our ratings.
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7. Commissioner Osborn made a motioh, seconded by Comnis=
sinner Shepherd that bids be received on the Water and
Sewer Improvements at 7:00 P, M., February 21, 2966.
Motion carried.
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'~ 8. Bids for the painting of the water tanks were received
from L. T. Clinton, Umphenour Painting Company, Purvis
Stgn Company and Tex-Kote, Inc.
Commissioner Osborn made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Compton that the bids be tabled for further study. Motion
carried.
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9. Mr. Elwin Fitch of Elwin Fitch, Inc., outlined the
requirements for Pubtic Housing and the necessary steps
to be taken in adopting the program.
The Commission thanked Mr. Fitch and agreed to study
the needs for such a program in La Porte.
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10. A motion was made by Commissioner Osborn, seconded
by Commissioner Shepherd that P. O. No. 5004 to
Mabry Foundry, X247.94 be approved. Motion carried.
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11. Commissioner Compton made a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Shepherd and carried that the following
accounts payable be approved:
General Concrete X119.52
Webster Roofing Company 480.00
Gulf OiC Corporation 111.95
Harris Co. Mayors and Councilman's 200.00
Houston Natural Gas Corporation 76L.33
Gulf Oil Corporation 218.05
Mabry Foundry 434.34
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12. The Planning and Zoning Commisston recommended to
the Cit y Commission that a Public Hearing be held
to consider the rezoning of Block 1103, Town of
La Porte from Class "C" Single Family Dwelling to
Class "B" Commercial.
Commissioner Compton made a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Shepherd that the hearing be held at
7 7:00 P. M., February 7, 1966 at the City Hall.
Motion carried.
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13. The Planning and Zoning Commission presented the
City Commission the new Zoning Ordinance and maps,
and recommended that the City Commission adopt
the as presented.
Commissioner Shepherd made a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Compton that the Commission accept
the new Zoning Ordinance and maps for study.
Motion carried.
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14. A motion was made by Commissioner Shepherd, and
seconded by Commissioner Compton that a Police
Reserve Commission for Daniel Warren Badgley be
approved. Motion carried.
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95. C.omnissioner Sherphed made a motion,.~conded by
~~ Commissioner Osubrn thaf Resolution No. 66-53 be
approved on first and final reading.
CAPTION:
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE HARRIS COUNTY GROWTH
BONDS ON JANUARY 29, 9966.
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THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS AT HAND, THE MEETING
WAS ADJOURNED.
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W. A. S ABS, JR,
MAYOR PRO-TEM
ASSEST
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MAR/LYN KELLEY
CITY CLERK
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