HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-07-10 Regular Meeting
M l P:'UTES - REGULAR MEET l NG
OF THE
LA PORTS CITY COMM/SS/ON, LA PORTS, TEXAS
Juiy 90, 9967
7:00 P. M.
MEMBERS OF THE COMM/SS/ON PRESENT: Mayor K. P. Pfeiffer, Commissioners
W. A. Stabs, Jr., Lois J. Compton, Charles D. Boyle, and Bobby
J. Burgin.
MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION ABSENT: None
OTHER CITY OFFICIALS PRESENT: City Attorney Knox W. Askins, City
Engineer H. Carlos Smith, City Cierk Martlyn Kelley, and
Fire Chief H. Gould Crofoot.
PRESIDING: Mayor Pfeiffer.
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9. The minutes of the regular meeting of June 99, 9967 and the
special meetings of June 22, 9967, and June 26, 9967, were
approved as written.
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2. A bid of X375.00 for the purchase of Lot 6, Block 33, Town of
La Porte, was received from Mrs. Patricia Martin.
Commissioner Boyle made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Burgin, that Lot 6, Block 33, Town of La Porte, be sold to
Mrs. Patricia Martin, for the bid price of X375.00. Moticn
carried.
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3. Commissioner Stabs made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Burgin, that a check be issued for expenses to Fireman's
Training School, .900.00. Motion carried.
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4. A motion was made by Commissioner Stabs, and seconded by
Commissioner Compton, that the City pay the balance of
medical expenses for C. S. Dunham who had an on job accident.
Further that the City secure signed releases from Mr. Dunham.
Motion carried.
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5. Bids were received on 5000' of 3" Asbestos Cement Pipe.
Bidding were as follows:
Municipal Pipe Company $.70
Mabry Foundry Company .70
John-M.anv i C l e . 70
Utility Sup,~~ ly Company .70
Moore Supply Company .79
Commissioner Boyle made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Stabs, that the bids be tabled for study. Motion carried.
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6. After a general discussion of the 9967-68 Proposed Budget,
Commissioner Stabs made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Boyle, that the 9967-68 Budget be app;roved. Motion carried.
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7. The City Clerk was requested to notify N;r. Keith Cummins, by
Cer{fled Matl, of items that need attention at the New Library
and Civic Center.
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8. A motion was made by ConrnisstonerCompton, seconded by
Commissioner Boyle that the glass at the Civic Center be
replaced and that two guard bars be installed across the
entire front. Motion carried.
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9. The City Attorney gave a report on the progress of Fairmont
Park, Section #3. After considerable discussion, Commissioner
Boyle made a motion, seconded by Conmissioner Burgtn, that
the City Attorney prepare an amendment to the Sub-Division
Ordinance, allowtng a cash security in-lieu of a bond require-
ment. Motion carried.
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90. The Commission discussed at length the proposed Bay Meadows
Addition. The City Engineer was requested to prepare an
estimate of cost.
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99. Commissioner Stabs made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Compton that bids for the sale of the 9928 Ladder Truck
and other surplus ttems be received at 7:00 F.M., August 7,
9967. Motion carried.
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12. A motion was made by Commissioner Compton, seconded by
Commissioner Stabs, and carried, that the following
accounts payable be approved:
Stephens Baker Insurance ,~ 150.00
Stephens Baker Insurance 245.00
Commercial Sweeping Company 190.67
La Porte Construction 1,065.45
La Porte Construction 821.09
La Porte Construction 690.00
Knox Askins 400.00
Pak-Mor Corporation 183.85
Certified Laboratories 269.75
Gulf States AsphaCt 535.68
Gulf States Asphalt 614.47
W. S. Dickey Clay Pipe 150.81
L. H. Mc Key 297.50
La Porte Bayshore Sun 451.30
L. S. Mitchell 150.00
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13. Commissioner Boyle made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Burgin, and carried, that purchases orders to Coastal
Armature Company for repairs to Weil #3, and Texas Crushed
Stone Company, for stone, be approved.
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14. A motion was made by Commissioner Stabs, seconded by
Commissioner Compton, that the City pat the cost of
gasoline to deliver the new fire truck to College Station,
and secure insurance to cover fhe truck. Motion carried.
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THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS AT HAND, THE MEETING WAS
ADJOURNED.
ATTEST
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H . P. PFE l ER
MAYOR
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MARILYN KELLEY
CITY CLERK