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MINUTES - REGULAR MEETI,^.~G
OF THE
LA FORTE CITY COMMISSION, LA PORTS, TEXAS
January 22, 9968
7:00 P. M,.
MEMBERS OF THE CGMMISSION PRESENT: Mayor H. 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 OFFIC/ALS PRESENT: City Clerk Marilyn Kelley, City Attorney
Knox W. Askins, Chief of Police H. F. Freeman, Superintendent
of Streets Clifford Ellis, City Engineer H. Carlos Smith, and
Fire Chief H. G. Crofoot.
PRESIDING: Mayor Pfeiffer.
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9. Minutes of the regular meeting of January 8, 1968, were amended
to read:
Item ,~4 - " A moiton was made by Commissioner Compton, and
seconded by Commissioner Boyle, that two Mercury Vapor Lights
be installed at the Ohmstede Machine Works location, with
Ohmstede assuming the cost for these light."
The minutes of the special meeting of January 95, 9968, were
approved as written.
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2. Mayor E. A. Lemon, of the City of Lomax, requested that the City
of La Porte and the City of Lomax work together in securing
a street light at the intersection of 26th Street and Spencer
Highway.
The City Engineer was requested to talk with the Houston Lighting
and Power Company.
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3. A tabulation of bids for the purchase of the Sack Refuse System
was received. (See Exhibit No. 9)
After considerable discussion, the City Engineer was requested
to prepare a projection of cost, and report at the next regular
meeting.
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4. Commissioner Burgin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Stabs,
that the City Attorney write a letter fo U. S. l., assuring them
that the City is willtng to work for Industrial Development and
tends their support to the cause. Motion carried.
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5. A motion was made by Commissioner Burgin, and seconded by Commissioner
Boyle, that Joe Tantillo be approved as a sub-contractor in the
Street Paving project. Motion carried.
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6. Commissioner Boy 1e made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Burgin,
that C. W. Dubose, Estimate No. 1, Job Nom. 2021-Y-66-1, in the
amount of X2,634.30, be approved for payment. Motion carried.
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7. A motion was made by Commissioner Compton, and seconded by Commissioner
Stabs, that the City Engineer proceed with plans and advertising
for bids for the construction oa driveways andother parking
faciltties at the Ltbrary and Civic Center. Motion carried.
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8. CommtssionerBoyle made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Compton,
that bids for the purchase of Underground Electrical Cable, to be
used for the installation of Airport lighting, be received at
7:00 P. M., February 5, 1968. Motion carried.
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9. A motion was made by Commissioner Boyle, and seconded by Commissioner
Stabs, that Roberts Brothers Construction Company be given an
extension of time from November 1, 1967, to January 10, 1968.
Motion carried.
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10. Commissioner Boyle made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Stabs,
that the City Engineer be authorized to prepare plans for the
modification of the Sewer Treatment Plant. Motion carried.
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11. A motion was made by Commissioner States, seconded by Commissioner
Burgin and carried, that the following accounts payable be
approved:
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Eugene Hovey, C.P.A.
Water Billings ~ 850.00
Tax Billings 300.00
Water Cards 462.00
Tax Audit 180.00
Burroughs Corporation 315.00
Texas A & M University 125.00
Housfon Galveston Area Council 100.00
Tom-Ken 154.75
W. S. Dickey 1,009.55
Contractors Material Service 674.68
Coastal Road Boring Company 454.40
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12. Commissioner Boyle made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Burgin, and carried, that Ordinance No. 7"78 be passed on
ftrst and final reading:
CAPTION:
A ORDINANCF_ VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING THE ALLEY
LYING WITHIN BLOCK ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-NINE (169) IN THE
TOWN OF LA PORTS, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS.
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13. A motion was made by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner
Burgin, that the following purchases be approved:
Canon Meter Sales X1,080.00 Ati:prox.
Flex Rod Pipe Tool Co. 270.C0
Outdoor Equipment Company 468.45
Motion Carried.
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14. Commissioner Boyle made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Stabs,
that the purchase of a sweeper and spreader at X750.00 each,
be approved. Motion carried.
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15. Bids for the purchase of Steel Refuse Containers were received.
(See Exhibit No. 2).
The Ctty Engineer was requested to prepare a pick-up schedule
and present it to the Commission.
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76. Commissioner Boyle made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Burgin, that the C. W. Dubose contract be extended to replace
the water and sewer line on Oakgrove Street. Motion carried.
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THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS AT HAND, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.
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1 Disposable Paper Sacks Ea, 9b9,000 ~ 90.~~/.vi 87,210.0 ~ 0,09' 87,210.00 ~lO1.70/M g$, 547.30 NGT~:
2 lda~l Mounted Holders Ea. 1, $O0 4.95 $,910,0 5.40 x,006°OO• Included n Grove clau e. ,
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TOTAL BxSe BID 96,120. 96,210.00 9$,547.30 yesr period.
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AI,TERR'ATE OFFERS:
Completely Fa~ciosed Helder F't5. Ea. N.B. 18,75 0
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Balance of Faper Sacks ~,- 407,400 g0.00jM 3b,b66.C rrter:±
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STEEL REFUSE COP;TKZNE,RS '
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1 1~ Cu. Yard Container ea, 96 ~ I73.00 X16,603.0
2 2 Cu. Yard Container eao 30 215x00 6,!,50.0
3 2 Cu. Yard Container, Caster N.ount ea,' 3 250.00 750.0
4 3 Cu. Yard Container ea, 26 327.00 8,5C2,0
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Total Container Bid 33,031,.0
Pak-M,or Handi-Lift 8ontainer
Hoist 1``echanism, mounted on City 3 500.0
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3b,534.0
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