HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-10-02 Regular Meeting
MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
LA PORTS C lTY CON,~9/SS /ON, LA PORTS, TEXAS
October 2, 9967
7:00 P. M.
MEMBERS OF THE COl~1iSSlON PRESENT: Mayor H. P. Pfeiffer, Commissioners
Lois J. Compton, W. A. Stabs, Jr., and Charles D. Boyle.
MEMBERS OF THE COMM/SS/ON ABSENT: Commissioner Bobby J. Burgin.
OTHER CITY OFFICIALS PRESENT: City Clerk Marilyn Kelley, City
ngineer N. Carlos Smith, City Attorney Knox W. Askins,
Chief of Police N. F. Freeman, and Superintendent of Streets
Clifford E1lts.
PRESIDING: Mayor Pfeiffer.
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1. The minutes of the regular meeting of September 98, 9967,
were corrected as follows:
MEMBERS ~ THE COM,MJS_;ION PRESENT: to read - "Mayor N. P.
Pfeiffer, Commissioners Bois J. Compton, W. A. Stabs, Jr.,
Charles D. Boyle, and Bobby J. Burgin.
Item No. 4 - to read - "Attorney C. L. Pitman presented an
oral proposal for Mr. George Lunday to provide
transfer ambulance service for La Forte. Mr. Lunday
requested that the City substdize him $900.00 per
month for this service."
The minutes of the special meeting of September 25, 9967,
were approved as written.
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2. A lenghty disc ussion concerning Mr. George Lunday's request
for $900.00 a month subsidy fvr transfer ambulance service
was held.
Commissioner Compton made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Stabs, that the request be turned down at this time. Motion
carried.
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3. A motion was made by Commissioner Stabs, and seconded by
Commissioner Compton, that a franchise be issued to C. J. Raines
and Willard D. Fence, for the La Porte Taxi Service. Motion
Carried.
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4. The City Engineer recommended that due to the short bidding
period, the truck bids be returned unopened, and that the bids
be received again on October 23, 9967.
Commissioner Boyle made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Stabs, that the bids be returned, and that bids be received
at 7:00 P.M., October 23, 9967.
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5. Mayor Pfeiffer recommended thatthe Commission consider the
hiring of Mr. Hugh Landrum for tax appraisal work.
The Commission requested that a meeting with Mr. Landrum be
scheduled.
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6. Commissioner Compton made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Boyle, that the Commission ratify the City Attorney's actton
in obtaining a street paving escrow agreement from Nappy
Harbor Methodist Home. Motion carried.
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7. A motion was made by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner
Compton, and carried, that Ordinance No. 775 be passed on first
and final reading.
CAPTION:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND .CLOSING A PORTION OF
BAYSHORE DRIVE, IN BAYSHORE PARK SUBDIVISiGN, HARRIS COUNTY,
TEXAS.
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8. Commissioner Compton made a mottos, seconded by Commissioner
Boyle, that the Mayor and City Cierk be authorized to sign
a power line easment for Houston Lighting and Power Company,
upon receiving approval from F.A.A. Motion carried.
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9. A motion was made by Commissioner Compton, seconded by
Commissioner Stabs, that Eugene Hovey, C.P .A. be employed
for the year 9967-68. Motion carried.
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90. Commissioner Stabs made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Compton, that the 9966-67 Audit be accepted. and that a
public notice be published. Motion carried. (See Exhibit
No. 9)
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99. A motion was made by Commissioner Compton, seconded by
Commissioner Boyce, that B & 8 Maintenance Company be
employed to maintain the City Hail, Library, and Civtc
Center. Motion carried. (See Exhibit No. 2).
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92. Commissioner Boyle made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Stabs and carried,: that the foClowing acco unts payable be
approved:
Fideiity Guaranty Company ~ 256.70
Mustang Tractor Co,-;pany 22, 700.00
3M Company 902.50
Kelly Tire Service 328.73
Eugene Hovey 9,350.00
Eugene Novey 944.00
R. E. Kershaw Company 2,209.70
R. E. Kershaw Company 2,205.80
W. S. Dickey Company 335.07
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93. A motion was made by Commissioner Boyle, s econded by Commissioner
Compton, and carried, that the following p urchased be approved:
Paui's Garage ~ 905.08
Gamon Meter Company 430.20
Sharp Grain Company 997.45
Mabry Foundry Company (Bond) 9,769.00
W. S. Dtckey 860.69
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94. Commissioner Stabs made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Boyle, that the purchase of 95 Monitor Radios for the Fire
Department and one for the Service Center be approved.
Motion carried.
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95. A motion eras made by Commissioner Boyle, and seconded by
Commissioner Compton, that the Director of Public VVorks
be authorized to employ a temprary man, for a period of
two weeks, at .9.75 per hour. Motion carried.
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96. Commissioner Boyle made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Stabs, that the City Engineer be authorized to preceed with
the plans for construction of the "C" Street Water Line and
the Blackwell Street Sewer Line. Motion carried.
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97. A motion was made by Commissioner Stabs, and seconded by
Corra~nisstoner Boyle, that a street light be placed on "H"
Street, near Outlot 487. Motion carried.
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98. Commissioner Stabs made a motion, seconded by Cor,;missioner
Boyle, that F. B. Reynolds be given a .25.00 a month salary
increase, as of October 9, 9967. Motion carried.
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THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS AT HAND, THE NIEETING bvAS ADJOURNED.
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H. P. PFEIF ER
MAYOR
ATTEST:
MARILYN KELLEY
CITY CLERK