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,~ MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
LA PORTS CITY COMMISSION, LA FORTE, TEXAS
AUGUST 15, 1966
7:00 P. M.
MEMBERS OF THE COMM/SS/ON PRESENT: Mayor Pro-tem Lois J. Compton,
Commissioners Russell Shepherd, W. A. Stabs, Jr., and Charles
D. Boyle.
MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION ABSENT: Mayor Pfeiffer.
OTHER CITY OFFICIALS PRESENT: City Attorney Knox Askins, City Clerk
Marilyn Kelley, Chief of Police H. F. Freeman, Supt. of Streets
Clifford E11is, Supt. of Waterworks Lyman Cunningham.
PRESIDING: Mayor Pro-tem Compton.
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1. The minutes of August 1, 1966 were amended as follows:
Item 15 - Delete from Records.
The minutes of August 9, 1966 were approved as written.
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2. Mr. L. L. Stanek requested that the City pay him rental on
the wafer truck they are purchasing from him, until he can
furnish the City with a title to be transfered.
A motion was made by Commissioner Stabs, seconded by
Commissioner Shepherd, that the City pay Mr. Stanek X200.00
rental on the truck, to be applied against the purchase
price. Motion carried.
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3. Commissioner Compton reported that she has received numerous
complaints about the parking at the Post Office. Further
that in talking with the Postmaster she learned that he has
received notice to relocate the drop-box. She recommended
that parking signs be placed in the immediate area of the
Post Office. After a general discussion, action was tabled
for study.
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4. The City Clerk stated that Mr. Eugene /barra has requested
that the City shell his street.
The Commission rejected the request, stating that the street
was not prepared to specification in the beginning.
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'~ 5. The Commission received a recommendation from the Board
of Adjustment, that Billy R. Collins be allowed to erect
a carport within 3' of his property line. Action was
tabled for study of the new Zoning Ordinance.
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6. A motion was made and deconded and carried that the following
accounts payable be approved:
Untied Valve $207.85
A & M Machine Works 365.27
Mabry Foundry 123.89
Cash Register Service 120.00
Stephens-Baker 575.00
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7. Commissioner Boyle made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Shepherd that a vapor light be installed at the water tower
on Fourth Street. Motion carried.
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8. A motion was made by CommissionerShep/nerd and seconded by
Commissioner Boyle that the Street Superintendent be authorized
to secure b-ids for the repair of the garbage truck, and to
utilize the best bid. Motion carried.
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THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS AT HAND, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.
H. P. PFElFFE
MAYOR
ATTEST
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MAR/LYN KELLEY
CITY CLERK
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