HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-06-06 Regular Meeting
REGULAR MEETING
of the
LA PORTS CITY COMMISSION, LA POR TE, TEXAS
June 6, 9966
7:00 P.M.
MEMBERS OF THE CQMM/SS/ON PRESENT: Mayor H. P. Pfeiffer, Commissioners
Russell Shepherd, Charles D. Boyle, and W. A. Stabs, Jr.
MEMBERS OF THE CQMM/SS/ON ABSENT: Lots J. Compton.
OTNER CITY OFF/C/ALS PRESENT: City Attorney Knox W. Askins, City
ngineer H. Carlos Smith, City Clerk Marilyn Kelley, Ctty
Inspector Dan Kennedy, Fire Chief H. Gould Cnofoot, Water
Superintendent Lyman Cunningham and Assistant Police Chief
Robert Hall.
PRESIDING: Mayor Pfeiffer.
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1. Minutes of the regular meeting of May 98, 9966 were approved
as written.
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2. The City Attorney presented a proposed Service Station Ordinance,
and recommended that the adopt the Fire Prevention Code.
Mr. A. M. Ewing requested that the Commission pass an ordinance
regulating self-service stations operations, but not prohibiting
them as the proposed ordinance does.
Mr. Odell Williams and Mr. Sonny Applebe addressed the Commission
favoring the passing of the proposed ordinance.
The City Attorney requested that the ordinance be tabled for
study.
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3. A motion was made by Commission Shepherd, and seconded by
Commissioner Stabs that a manager for the swimming pool be hired
at a salary of X300. per month, and that a life guard be
compensated for the ttme worked tratning the swimming team.
Motion carried.
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~~ 4. The City Engineer recommended that the City exfend our water
services to the Morgan's Poinf Line. After a discussion the
City Engineer was instructed to check the possibility of using
the existing 3" line.
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5. The City Engineer reported that the 6" water line on "C" Street
needs Cowering and replaced with an 8" line, before First Street
is paved. Estimated cost, X3,559. Action was tabled for a
financial report.
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6. Bids were received for asphalt topping on Virginia and "G" Streets.
(See Exhibit #~).
CommissionerShepherd made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Stabs
that the contract for a two course surface be awarded to ~VaZter A.
bmith Pavtng Contractor. Motion carried.
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7. A motion was made by Commissioner~hepherd, seconded by Commissioner
Boyle and carried that the following accounts payable be approved:
~~ Layne of Texas $ 526.20
Highway Equipment Company 428.54
Chemline Corporation 454.98
Goodyear Service Store 245.94
W. N. Curt ins 905.50
Jay Marks Chevrolet 2,279.00
Safeway Scoffolds 9,460.25
Stilco Eluclid 850.00
Knox Askins 292.36
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8. Commissioner Boyle made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Shepherd
and carried that the following purchases be approved.
#5288 Pak-Mor Corporation $ 346.50
X5342 Mabry Foundry 300.70
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9. A motion was made by Commissioner Shepherd, seconded by Commissioner
Stabs, that the regular meeting of June 20th be held at 7:00 P. M.
June 27th, and that the regular meeting of July 4th be scheduled
at 7:00 P. M., July 99th. Motion carried.
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•~ 10. Commissioner Stabs made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Shepherd that the purchase of an American Radar Modle t661,
from American Radar Corporation, X1,100.70, be approved.
Motion carried.
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11. A motion was made by Commissioner Stabs, and seconded by
Commissioner Boyle that the Director of Public Works be
authorized to preceed with the street oiling program, at
an approximate cost of $2,775. Motion carried.
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• 12. Commissioner Shepherd made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Boyle that the City Clerk be authorized to pay Couch Construction
Company their Estimate #1, X11,260. Motion carried.
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TNERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS AT HAND, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.
FEIF R:
MAYOR
ATTEST
MARILYN KELLEY
CITY CLERK
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