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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-11-07 Regular Meeting .. • • MINUTES - REGULiiR MEETING OF THE LA PORTS CITY COMMISSION, LA PORTS, TEXAS November 7, 1966 7:00 P.M. MEMBERS OF THE COP9M/SS/ON PRESENT: Mayor H. P. Pfeiffer, Commissioners W. A. Stabs, Jr., Lois J. Compton, Russell Shepherd, and Charles D. Boyle. MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION ABSENT: None OTHER CITY OFFICIALS PRESENT: City Attorney Knox W. Askins, City Engineer H. Carlos Smith, Superintendent of Streets Clifford Ellis, Cith Clerk Marilyn Kelley, and Superintendent of Waterworks Lyman Cunningham. PRESIDING: Mayor Pfeiffer. + + + 1. Minutes of the regular meeting of October~l7, 1966 were amended as follows: Item No. 9 to read - "Sewer L ine at Library - .61,277.50rr "Sewer Line at Civic Center - .310.00" Minutes of the special meetings of October 27, 1966 and October 31, 1966 were approved as written. + + + 2. A committee representing Happy Harbor appeared before the Commission stating that the did not feel that they owe the City of La Porte any delinquent taxes, aCthough a tax suit has been filed against them. Mr. Joe Thigpen stated that the Title Company obtained a tax certificate in 1961, stating the all taxes were paid. The City Attorney explained the City's position, and pointed out that the 'tax certificate covered another reserve tract other than the one in question. Mayor Pfeiffer stated that the office would search all of the records for any type of receipt or evidence that the taxes have been paid. + + + • • • • 3, Bids were received for fhepurchase of two new dump turcks, cabs, chassis and dump beds. Bids for the cab and chassis: Jay Marks Chevrolet (each) $2,875.35 Joe Camp Ford (each) 2,946.46 Commissioner Shepherd made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Stabs, that two new cabs and chassis be purchased from the Iow bidder, Jay Marks Chevrolet for X2,875.35 each. Motion carried. Bids for dump beds: Gar Wood Houston Truck (total) X9,904.50 Motor Truck Equipment (total) 9,770.00 - 9,920.00 Childs Equipment Company (total) 7,768.00 A motion was made by Commissioner Compton, and seconded by Commissioner Stabs, that ,two dump beds be purchased from Motor Truck Equipment Company, a total of X9,770.00. Motion carried. + + + 4. Commissioner Compton made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Shepherd, that street lights be installed at "Forrest" and "Park" and at "Texas" and "G". Motion carried. + + + 5. Mayor Pfeiffer appointed the following persons to serve on the Public Housing Board: Two Year Terms: Jackie Harris - Chairman Wilson Wherley B. L . Fry One Year Terms: Archie Pinkney Sonny Appiebe Commissioner Shepherd made a mot ton, seconded by Commissioner Compton that the appointments be ratified. Motion carried. + + + 6. The Commission advised the City Attorney to prepare an amendment to the sub-division ordinance, amending the illumination require- ments for street lighting. + + + • • ;~ 7. A motion was made by Commissioner Stabs, and seconded by Commissioner Shepherd that Ordinance No. 755 be approved on first and final reading. Motion carried. CAPTION: ' AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOS/NG THE ALLEY LYING WITHIN BLOCK ELEVEN HL%NDRED THIRTY-EIGHT (9938) IN THE TOWN OF LA PORTS, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS. + + + 8. Commissioner Boyle made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Compton, that Ordinance No. 756 be approved on first and final reading. Motion carried. CAPTION: AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING THE ALLEY LYING WITHIN BLOCK SIX-HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE (685) IN THE TOWN OF LA PORTS, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, SAVE AND EXCEPT A DOVVN GUY EASEMENT THEREIN. + + + 9. The City Attorney and City Engineer recommended that the Southwestern BeIZ Telephon Company franchise be renewed. '~ A motion was made by Commissioner Shepherd and seconded by Commissioner Compton, that the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company franchise be renewed for a five year period, effective January 9, 9967. Motion carried. + + + 90. Commissioner Stabs made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Shepherd, that the City join the Houston Galveston Area Council, membership fee X650.00. Motion carried. + + + 99. A motion was made by Commissioner Compton, and seconded by Commissioner Shepherd and carried, that the following accounts payable be approved for payment: Lansdowne Moody X5,378.74 RockweCl Meter Company 204.88 Municipal Street Sign Co., Inc. 503.75 Knox W. Askins 368.26 George L. Reed 345.00 Gulf Oil Company 92'+•39 Ernie's Market 935.00 Mabry Foundry 294.37 Machine Records 543.92 Strasburger 5,000.00 + + + • • :~ 72. Commissioner Shepherd made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Boyle that the following purchases be a; proved. Motion carried. Mabry Foundry •989.00 Municipal Pipe Company 228.49 + + + 93. A motion was made by Commissioner Boyle and seconded by Commissioner Stabs that a new water bill adjustment policy be adopted. (See Exhibit No. 9), Motion carried. + + + 94. Commissioner Shepherd made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Compton and carried, that M, N. Weir be authorized to patnt the North Side Civic Center Building, 2 coats of paint, labor and materiaCs, "x'998.60. + + + 95. The City Engineer presented the following estimates for the construction of water and sewer Zine to the new Kroger Stare and the replacing of the water line in the alley north of Main Street. (See Exhibit No. 2). ~'~ Commissioner Boyle made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Shepherd that the bid be Let to Bill Mercer for •90,520.00, the City furnishing the 3" water pipe. Motion carried. + + + 96. The foClowing bids for the purchase of 5,000' of 3" water pipe were presented: Johns Nansville Utility Supply Co. Mabry Foundry Commissioner Boyle made Shepherd, that the pipe Johns Mansville, X3,000 60~ ' 64~ ' 64~ ' a motion, seconded by be purchased from the .00. Motion carried. t + + X3,000,00 3 , 200.00 3,200.00 Commissioner low bidder, THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS AT HAND, THE MEETIIVG WAS ADJOURNED. ATTEST : • MAR l L YN KELLEY CITY CLERK N. P. PFEIFFER MAYOR ~~ -. r WATER BILL ADJUSTMENT POLICY • 1. Adjustments will be allowed for persons with a consumption of at least 5,000 gallons more than previous experience. 2. The City Clerk or an authorized person must approve all adjustments. 3. A person requesting an adjustment will be required to sign a statement that they have had a leak or break and repaired it, or that they did not use that amount of water. 4. In computing the amount of an adjustment, a six month's average will be deducted from the total bill, and one-half of the balance will be the adjustment due the customer. 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