HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-12-05 Regular Meeting
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''~ MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
LA PORTS CITY CONM/SS/CN, LA PORTS, TEXAS
December 5, ?966
7:00 P. M,.
MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION PRESENT: Mayor H. P. Pfeiffer, Commissioners
W. A. Stabs, Lois J. Compton, Charles Boyle, and Russell Shepherd.
MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION ABSENT: None
OTHER CITY OFFlC/ALS PRESENT: City Cierk Marilyn Kelley, City Attorney
Knox W. Askins, and City Engineer H. Carlos Smith.
PRESIDING: Mayor Pfeiffer.
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?. The minutes of the regular meeting of November 2?, ?966, were
approved as written.
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2. Mr. Kenneth Baird presented a letter requesting that the fee
charged him for weed cutting be waived, and that the weed ordinance
be repealed. (See Exhibit No. ?). Action was tabled for study.
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3. A bid for painting the water tank behind the La Porte State Bank
was received from La Porte Constructton Co., $625.00. (See Exhibif
No. 2). After constderabZe discussion, Commissioner Stabs recommended
thaf action be tabled.
Commissioner Boyle made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Stabs
that the City Engineer be authortzed to prepare and receive bids
for painting one coat of paint on the tank. Motton carried.
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4. Mr. Vtrgil Cowan stated that the Democratic Party paid for a
$6.00 Loud Speaker permit to encourage voters to vote in a
recent election. He further stated That since it was a public
service, he felt that the fee thould be refunded.
Commissioner Stabs made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Compton That the fee be refunded, as the speaker was used for
the purpose of encourging people to vote. Motion carried.
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5. A delegatton from North Side advised the Commission of the need
for facilities in which to hold activities for the young people.
Mayor Pfeiffer stated that he would attend the next school board
meeting in an effort to get permission to use the De LVatt School
for teen age activities.
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6. A motion was made by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner
Shepherd, and carried, that Ordinance No. 705-A be adopted on
first and final readtng.
CAPTION:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDJNANCE N0. 705 ( AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING
RULES AND REGULATION GOVERNING THE PLATTING OR RE-PLATTING OF
LAND IN THE SUBDIVISIONS IN THE CITY OF LA FORTE AND WITHIN THE
EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF LA FORTE); AND
PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE
SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND UPON CONVICTION SHALL
BE FINED IN ANY SUM NOT LESS THAN TEN DOLLARS (~?0.00) NOR MORE
THAN TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200,00) AND EACH DAY OF VIOLATION SI~'ALL
BE DEEMED A SEPRARATE OFFENSE.
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7. The City Attorney recommended that a date be set for readvertising
and receiving of street paving bids.
Commissioner Shepherd made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Compton that bids for street paving be received at 7:00 P.M.,
January 9, ?967. Further that the City Engineer be requested
to advertise with alternate bids. Commissioners Shepherd,
Compton and Stabs voted "yes". Commissioner Boyle abstained.
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8. The City Attorney stated that he had received a letter from
Strasburger, Pricey Kelton, Miller & Martin, suggesting that
some determinntton be made at this time as to the contingent
portion of the attorney' fee due them.
Mayor Pfeiffer recommended that any further obligation be denied.
Commissioner Stabs made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Shepherd
and carried that the City CCerk advise Starsburger that any further
obligation be denied.
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9. Commissioner Boyle made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Compton
that the City Engineer be authorized to receive bids for an
auxili4ry power unit for waterv~e.ll no. 4, at 7:00 P. M., January 9,
?967. Motion carried.
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10. A motion was made by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner
Shepherd and carried that Layne of Texas be authorized to do the
following work to waterwells:
Well No. 1 - Plug well.
Well No. 2 - Pull pump and motor and stack on site.
Plug ,just above screen.
vJeli No. 4 - Pick up well head and rotate in order to
connect with other tank.
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11. CommissionerShepherd made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Boyle that the following accounts payable be approved for payment:
N. N. Wei r ,~ 198.60
Texas Municipal League 265.00
Machine Records, /nc. 180.50
La Porte Insurance Agency 162.40
Texas Crushed Stone 134.40
Motion carried.
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12. A motion was made by Commissioner Boyle and seconded by
Commissioner Shepherd that the purchase of three 3" gate valves
from Mabry Foundry Company be approved. Motion canted.
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13. A motion was made by Commiss{over Stabs and seconded by Commissioner
shepherd that Judge Counts be authorized to use the services of
C. L. Pitman when needed, at a rate of X25.00 a session. Motion
carried.
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14. Mr. C. L. Laird requested that the Boy Scout Troop 90 be allowed
the use of the old Library building for their meetings, and
presented a letter from the Masonic Lodge approving the continued
use of their property as the location.
Commissioner Stabs made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Shepherd
Chet the Boy Scouts Troop 90 be allowed to use the building for
thetr meetings, provided They will maintain the building. Motion
carried.
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15. A motion was made by Commissioner Boyle, and seconded by Commissioner
Compton thaf Lyman Cunningham be authorized to attend Water Short
School, January 23rd thru 27th in College Stafion. Motton carried.
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16. The Mayor tailed a special meeting for 7:00 P. M., December 12, 1966,
to discuss zoning.
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17. Commissioner Stabs made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Compton
that the City Clerk be authorized to pay A. & M. Extension Service
' X250.00 for the Police School now in session. Motion carried.
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THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS AT HAND, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.
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H. P. PFE 1 FF R
MAYOR
ATTEST
MARILYN KELLEY
CITY CLERK
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568 Bolivar St.
Bellaire, Texas 77401
Dec.l, 1966
Honorable Mayor Pfeiffer and City Council Members
Gity of La Porte, Texas
Re: Grass cutting on vacant property
Lots 1-16, Blk. 157, La Porte
I respectfully request cancellation of the 42.06 grass cutting
charge by the city on my property and cancellation of the ordinance
by which it was done....because:
1. I alledge my property was not a health hazard as it has
been maintained clean and drained. I further alledge a
clean growth of clean `fexas foliage is not deterimental
to health.
2. I alledge the City`s action against me was discrlminatory
and unreasonable as it did not cut all of its own grass
and did not take similar action against all other violators.
I too want to see a more attractive city with lots landscaped
and mowed, but on a voluntary basis. To back up my stand I have
already contracted to create a lawn on property in question.
Your prompt action on my request above will be greatly appreciated.
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KENNETH H. BAIRD
EXHiBiT N0. 7
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DUKE DICUS
GENERAL MANAGER
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La Porte Construction Co., Inc.
General Contractors
401 EAST MAIN - P. O. BOX 665
La Porte, Texas 7757.1
PHONE GA t-1749
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~'.~rniah labor , meterial,~ and insurance to p®int .I00~ of
water tank l~cet®d in .r®ar of Laporte 3t;~te Bank, .(ep.pro~.
38 aquarea~ eYaluding roof 'which is prlmarly~ Plat for, the
hum of aiac flu~-dred ~eayty Five Dollars and No Cent3,-t•-~,~625.00
~'irs.t.. coat to ba a galvanized primer .tinted to .me,tc~h ;Piaish coat
oP.. enamel. ~ ~ „ , ..,- ,
Be~:ond coal ,(finish goat) to be oP the best' grecie oP &olynam
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The days that painting is in process area will be roped ogP~- ,,
and evsry -pr'ece~ution will be taken to noktpaint ~n°n .Dare or..: , .._.~.~ . '
.,, other ob~eete, ~ hoe~ever will not be reapansible, ,oP~,_.any claicns~ .. ,_, ,
...Thanking you for this opportunity oP serving and, tr.u,sting ~thet~
we .may be Pavor.ed with your order, we are. ~ , ,,...,..
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