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MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
LA PORTS CITY COMM/SS/ON, LA FORTE, TEXAS
October 23, 9967
7:00 P.M.
MEMrBERS OF THE COh'MISSION PRESENT: Mayor H. P. Pfeiffer, Commissioners
Bobby J. Burgin, Charles D. Boyle, Lois J. Compton, and W. A.
Stabs, Jr.
MEMBERS OF THE CAM/SSION ABSENT: None
M,EM,BERS OF THE CGMMISSICN PRESENT: City Attorney Knox 'db'. Ask in s, City
ngineer H. Carlos Smith, City Clerk Marilyn Kelley, and Chief
of Police H. F. Freeman.
PRESIDING: Mayor Ffei;'fer.
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9. The minutes of the regular meeting of October 2, 9967, were
amended as follows:
Item No. 98 - to read - "Commissioner Stabs made a motion,
seconded by Commissioner Boyle, that F. B. Reynolds
be promoted to Identification Officer, with a X25.00
a month salary increase."
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2. Mr. Hiram Angelrequested that Block 969 Town of La Forte, be
re-zoned to Commercial andthat the a11ey in said block be closed.
The City Attorney advised Mr. Angel of the steps necessary for
the re-zoning and alley closing.
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3. r'~~r. B. L. Fry, chairman of the Housing Board, presented the
Commission a letter and requested that the Commission study it,
and discuss it with the Housing Board at a later date. (See
Exhibit No. 9).
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4. Bids for the purchase of two cab and chassis and one pick-up
truck were rE.~ceived. (See Exhibit No. 2).
Commissioner Burgin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Boyle, that the bids be tabled for tabulation and study. Motion
carried.
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5. Mr. Benjamin Felt, representing the St. Regis Faper Company,
discussed the possible use of the bag system for garbage
pick-up.
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6. The City Engineer presented bids for the construction of
water and sewer extensions. (See Exhibit No. 3).
A motion was made by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner
Burgin, that the btds be tabled for tabulation and study.
Motion carried.
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7. Commissioner~'ompton made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Stabs and carried, that purchases from the following, be approved:
Public Sanitary Products Company
Mabry Foundry Company
Mustang Tractor Company
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8. A motion was made by Commissioner Burgin, seconded by Commissioner
Compton, and carried, that the following accounts payable be
approved:
Knox W. Askins
Paving Matters 317.50
Idon th o f Augus t 132.50
Tom Ken Printers
Ernie's Market 152.44
3 M Products 163.07
T. E. Brown 388.50
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9. Commissioner Stabs made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Burgin,
that bids be taken on 500' of 2 '/z " fire hose. Motion carried.
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10. The Director of Public Works was requested to prepare an estimate
of cost for the repair of the Dog Pound.
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~~. Commissioner Burgin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Boyle, that the purchase of two car loads of Uvalde Rock be
approved, and the the City Engineer pet quotations for the
purchase of 200 T of Crushed Stone. Motion carried.
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72. A motion was made by Commissioner Boyle, and seconded by
Commissioner Stabs, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to sign the Roberts Brothers contract, upon approval by the
City Attorney. Motion carried.
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THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS AT HAND, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.
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