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MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
LA PORTS CITY CUltfM/SS/ON, LA PORTS, TEXAS
February 20, 996'x'
7:00 P.M.
MEMBERS OF THE COMM/SSlO~'~' PRESENT: Mayor H. P. Pfeiffer, Commissioners
Lois J. Compton, W. A. Stabs, Russell Shepherd, and Charles Boyle.
MEh1BERS OF THE COhM1SSlON ABSENT: None
OTHER C1TY OFFICIALS PRESENT: City Attorney Knox W. Ask ins, City Clerk
Marilyn Kelley, City Engineer H. Carlos Smith, and Superintendent
of Streets Clifford Ellis.
PRESIDING: Mayor Pfeiffer.
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9. Minutes of the regular meeting of February 6, 1967 were amended as
follows:
Item No. 3 - To read Ordinance No. 757, instead of Ordinance No. 756.
Minutes of the special meeting of February 8, 9967, were approved
as written.
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2. Mr. H. Carlos Smith requested that he be recognized as a vistor.
Mr. Smith presented a petition requesting that a referendum vote
on Public Housing be held.
After a lenghty discussion, Commissioner Stabs made a motion, seconded
by Commissioner Shepherd, that by Commission cation, a Referendwn
election be heia on Ar_rii ~/, Yyo, at the City Ha1Z, .from 7 A.M. to
7 P. N,. Motion carried.
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3. Mr. Robert Stephens discussed with tfie Commission the possibility
of representing the Ctty in their total tnsurance program. Mr.
Stephens was requested to present a written proposal at the next
regular meeting.
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4. East Texas Theatres, Inc. requested that they be allowed to place
a sign in the right-a-way at Fairlane and Highway 946. (See Exhibit
No. 9). A motion was made by Commissioner Stabs and seconded by
Commissioner Compton, that the request be rejected. Motion carried.
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5. Commissioner Shepherd made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Stabs, and carried, that Ordinance No. 758 be passed on first
and final reading.
CAPTION:
AN ORDINANCE CALLING THE REGULA,4 ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE CITY OF
LA PORTS; DESIGNATING AN ELECTION PRECINCT AND A POLLING PLACE;
PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF VOTING MACHINES; APPOINTING ELECTION
OFFICIALS; PROVIDING FOR METHOD AND DATES OF ABSENTEE VOTING;
PROVIDING FOR RETURN AND CANVASS OF VOTES OF SAID ELECTION;
PROVIDING FOR NOTICE; PROVIDING FU:4 F1LlNG DEADLINE AND FILING
FEES FO.R CAN/DA Tr: S; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
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6. A motion was made by Commissioner Shepherd and seconded by Commissioner
Boyle, that the Mayor be authorized to purchase approximately $2,500.
of materials for lighttng at the Little League Ballpark. Mottos
carried.
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7. The Gtty Engineer reported that the flat-wheel roller is in need
of repairs or replacing. He recommended that the unit be replaced
with a newer machine. The Commission authorized him to get prices
and pole the Commission.
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8. The City Engineer gave a detatted report on the drainage on
San Jacinto and Virginia Streets. After constderable discussion,
he was instructed to talk with the restdents involved and precede
with the ditch clean-out program.
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9. A special meeting was called for 7:00 P.M., Monday, February 27,
to discuss a new Water and Sewer Line Extension policy.
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70. The City Engineer presented cost on fire hydrant extensions from
Utility Supply Company and Municipal Pipe and Fabricating Company.
A motion was made by Commissioner Boyle, and seconded by Commissioner
Stabs, that the extensions be purchased from the tow bidder, Municipal
Pipe and Fabricating Company. Further that the cost be paid from
Bond Funds. Motion carried.
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11. A motion was made by Commissioner Boyle and seconded by Commissioner
Stabs, that one person be authorized to attend the Water and Sewer
Operators School, March 5 thru 10, at Texas A & M University. Motion
carried.
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12. The City Engineer was authorized to get a cost of lighting for
the Public Works Center lot.
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13. The director of Fublic ~~VOrks was authorized to demolish the old
pump house at the elevated tank and clear the lot.
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14. Con,~missioner Shepherd made a motion, seconded by CommissionerCompton,
that the City Engineer and City Clerk be authorized to advertise
for sale, surplus items, on an any or aCi basis. Motion carried.
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15. A motion was made by Commissioner Shepherd, and seconded by Commissioner
Boyle, that the payment of X500.00 to Bayshore Plumbing Company be
approved. Motion carried.
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16. Commissioner Compton mcxde a motion, seconded by Commissioner Stabs,
that the City Engineer be authorized to purchase three car loads
each of topping material and stone. Motion carried.
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17. The Corrmission authorized a Resolution be drawn supporting the
Highway 146 Committee request that a ten lane brtdge be built across
the Houston Ship Channel at the location of the present tunnel.
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1cs. Resolution No. 67- was approved. (See Exhibit No. 2).
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19. Commissioner Boyle made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Compton,
that a Public Hearing be held on March 20, 1967, to consider the
reclassification of Block 3, Bayfront. Motion carried.
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20. The City Engineer reported that the front-end loader is out
of order, and that Mustang Tractor Company has estimated a
cost of $600.00 for repairs.
Commissioner Shepherd made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Compton, that the necessary repairs be authorized. Motion carrted.
THERE BEJNG NO FURTHER BUSINESS AT HAND, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.
ATTEST
MARILYN KELLEY
CITY CLERK
H. P. PFEIFFER
MAYOR
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