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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-02-07 Regular MeetingI • • MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING OF THE LA PORTS CITY CGN?MISSION, LA PORTS, TEXAS February 7, 1966 MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION PRESENT: Mayor H. P. Pfeiffer, Commissioners Lois J. Compton, W. A. Stabs, Jr., and Russell Shepherd. MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION ABSENT: Tom W. Osburn. OTHER CITY OFF/C/ALS PRESENT: City Engineer H. Carlos Smith, City Attorney Knox W. Askins, and City Clerk Martlyn Kelley. VISTORS: Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission. PRESIDING: Mayor Pfeiffer. + + + 1. Mayor Pfeiffer opened the meeting for the purpose of holding a Public Hearing to consider the rezoning of Block 1103, Town of La Porte from class "C" Single Family Dwelling to Class "B" Commercial. Mr. Jim Mayes, representing the Bayshore Lumber Company, stated that because of the improvement of Highway 146 tt is necessary that they relocate thetr Cumber company, therefore they request the rezoning of Block 1103 in order to relocate at that site. Mr. Mayes explained the proposed layout and the general type of - constructions. Mr. Frank R. Boyle, Sr., and Mr. J. E. Cook expressed strong support for the reclassification. Mr. Jack Smith complimented the owners of the Lumber company for showing confidence in our community be reestablishing their business here. Commissioner Shepherd made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Compton that Block 1103, Town of La Porte be reclassified from class "C" Single FamtCy Dwelling to class "B" Commercial. Mofion carried. + + + 2. A motion was made by Commissioner Stabs, seconded by Commissioner Shepherd and canted that fhe minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 17, 1966, and the Special Meeting of January 24, 1966 be approved as presented. + + + i I • 3. Mrs. Elsie Moore asked that the City check the water bill of Childs Mobil Service Station. She stated that the bill fs very high and that she fells that something should be done to correct it. Commissioner Osborn and Richard Gates were instructed fo recheck the meter. + + + 4. Mr. W. T. Carter, Jr. presented the preliminary plans for Section No. 3, Shady River. The City Engineer pointed out a few exceptions to the plans. He was requested to meet with Mr. Carter and work out these small points. + + + 5. A motion was made by Commissioner Stabs, seconded by Commissioner Shepherd and canted that Ordinance No. 734 be passed on ftrsf and final reading. CAPTION: AN ORDJNANCE VACATING, ABANDON/NG AND CLOS/NG THE ALLEY LYING WITHlN BLOCK ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY (980) IN THE TOWN OF LA PORTS, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS. + + + 6. The following btds for a water truck were recetved: Jay Marks Chevrolet Base Bid .2,278.00 Less Trade -157.00 • Plus Inspection 1.00 TotaC Bid Price X2,122.00 Joe Camp Ford Base Bid X2,365.15 Less Trade -150.00 Total Bid Price $2,215.15 Commissioner Stabs made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Compton that the bids be tabled for consideration. Mofion carried. + + + 7. A motion was made by Commissioner Stabs, seconded by Commts- stoner Shepherd that Ordinance No. 735 be passed on first and final reading. • I • CAPTION: AN ORDINANCE CALLING THE REGULAR ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE CITY OF LA FORTE; DESIGNATING AN ELECTION PRECINCT AND A POLLING PLACE; PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF VOTING MACHINES; APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICIALS; PROV10/NG FOR METHOD AND DATES OF ABSENTEE~VOTING; PROVIDING FOR RETURN AND CANVASS OF VOTES OF SAID ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE; PROVIDING FOR FILING DEADLINE AND FILING FEES FOR CANIDATES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. + + + 8, Commissioner Shepherd made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Stabs that the City Engineer be authorized to let the contract for painting of the 3,000 barrel water tank to Umphenour Painting Company for X600.00. Motion carried. + + + 9. A motion was made by Commissioner Stabs, seconded by Commissioner Compton that Ordinance No. 736 be passed on first and final reading. CAPTION: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING lT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON OR OWNER TO LEAVE STANDING ANY VEHICLE IN ANY STREET, ALLEY OR PUBLIC PLACE LONGER THAN TWENTY-FOUR HOURS; ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WITH THE CONSENT OF THE OWNER FOR ANY PERIOD OF TIME; DECLARING lT UNLAWFUL TO LEAVE STANDING IN THE PUBLIC STREETS TRAILER, SEMI-TRAILER, POLE TRAILER OR HOUSE TRAILER, ATTACHED OR UNATTACHED TO A MOTOR VEH'ICCE, LONGER THAN TWO HOURS; DECLARING THE OWNER AND OPERATOR RESPONSIBLE FOR ILLEGAL PARKING; ESTAB= LlSHlNG A PRESUMPTION OF PARKING BY OWNER WHEN VEHICLE ILLEGALLY PARKED; PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE FINED IN ANY SUM NOT LESS THAN FIFTEEN DOLLARS (15.00) NOR MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) AND EACH DAY OF VIOLATION SHALL BE DEEMED A SEPARATE OFFENSE; PROVIDING A REPEALING AND A SAVING CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. + + 10. Mayor Pfeiffer commended H. Carlos Smith for having qualified for an "A" Certificate in water. Mr. Smith thanked the City Commission for providing he and his department the opportunity to attend schools to prepare for the examinafions. He further stated that the department now has a double"A" in water and sewer, a double "B" in water and sewer and a "B" in sewer-"C" water. - + + + ~ J I 11. Commissioner Compton made a mottos, seconded by Commissioner Shepherd that the City Engineer be authorized to repair the tractor at an approximate cost of $900.00. Motion carried. + + + 12. A motion was made by Commiss{over Shepherd, seconded by Commis- sioner Stabs that Harold Hunt be authorized to attend Water and Sewer Short School, March 7 thru 11 at A & M. Motion carried. + + + 13. Commissioner Stabs made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Compton that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign State of Texas Vouchers approving payment to Bernard Johnson Engineers, lnc. for work on the Comprehensive Plan and that the City Clerk be authorized to pay the State~475.00 final payment on our contract. Mottos carried. + + + 14. A motion was made by Commissioner Shepherd, seconded by Commissioner Compton and carried that the following accounts payable be approved for payment: Knox Ask ins ,~ 140.00 ;~ Gulf Oil Corporation A & M Machine 685.00 Mabry Foundry 222.13 Curtis D. Kelly Builders Supply Company 128.35 LNatiry Foundry 233.84 Moroney Beissner 1,700.00 Rtdgway's 108.00 Knox Ask ins 1,403.82 + + + 15. A mottos waB made by Commissioner Compton, seconded by Commissioner Stabs and carried that Ordinance No. 737 be passed on first and final reading. CAPTION: AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOS/NG THE ALLEY LYING WITHIN BLOCK TWO HUNDRED FORTY-EIGHT (248) IN THE TOWN OF LA PORTS, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS. + + + THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS AT HAND, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. ASSEST MAR l L YN KELLEY CITY CLERK H. P. PFE I FFER MAYOR