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MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
LA PORTS CITY COMM/SS/ON, LA PORTS, TEXAS
February 19, 1968
7:00 P. M.
MEMBERS OF THE CCMMlSS10N PRESENT: Mayor N. P. Pfeiffer, Commissioners
Charles D. Boyle, Bobby J. Burgin, Lois J. Compton, and W. A.
Stabs, Jr.
MEMBERS OF THE COMM/SS/ON ABSENT: None
OTHER CITY OFFICIALS PRESENT: Superintendent of Streets Clifford Ellis,
Water Superintendent Lyman Cunningham, City Clerk Marilyn Kelley,
City Attorney Knox W/. Askins, and Chief of Police H. F. Freeman.
PRESIDING: Mayor Pfeiffer.
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1. The minutes of the regular meeting of February 5, 1968 were
approved as presented.
The minutes of the special meeting of February 12, 1968, were
amended as follows:
Item No. 3 - To Read - "The City Engineer recommended that
the Commission approve the Storm Drainage in Section No. 1,
Brookglen. He further stated that it does meet the standards
set forth in the Ctty of La Porte Sub-division Ordinance.
A motion was made by Commissioner Boyle, and seconded by
Commissioner Burgin, that the Storm Drainage in Section
No. 1, Brookglen, be af~proved as presented. Motion carried."
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2. Commissioner Stabs made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Boyle,
that a public hearing to consider Mr. George Lunday's application
for an Ambulance Operator's Permit, be held at 4:30 P.N,~., on Monday,
February 26, 1968, at the City Hail. Motion carried.
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3. A motion was made by Commisstoner Boyle, a,d seconded by Commissioner
Burgin, that James Whelan be authorized to attend Sewer Short School,
March 11 thru 15, at Texas A & M University. Motion carried.
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4. The following bids for the repair of the 9967 Ford patrol
car were received:
Joe Camp, lnc. X545.00
Jay Marks Chevrolet, Inc. 486.75
Hunt's Paint and Body Shop 386.93
Commissioner Stabs made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Burgin, that low bidder, Hunt's Paint and Body Shop, be
authorized to repair the car. Motion carried.
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5. A motion was made by Commissioner Burgin, and seconded by
Commissioner Stabs, that Mustang Tractor Company be authorized
to repair the 933 Catipillar Tractor for an estimated cost
of $9,800.00. lglotion carried.
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6. The following bids were received for the construction of a
basketball court on North Side:
Hamilton Construction Company
40 X 40 $450.00
E. P. Brant ley
40 X 75 596.95
Commissioner Boyle recommended that the court be constructed
so that it will have multi uses.
Action was tabled.
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7. Commissioner Compton made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Stak;s, and carried, that the following purchases be approved:
Certified Laboratories (Weed Killer) .~ 295.75
Bayou Calvert (Pipe) 442.44
Texas Crushed Stone (Stone) 423.00
Mustang Tractor Company 9,800.00
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8. A motion was made by Commissioner Compton, and seconded by
Commissioner Boyle, that a payment of .479.45 to Outdoor
Equipment Company be authorized. Motion carried.
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9. Commissioner Stabs made a motion, seconaed by Commissioner
Burgin, that Cectl Vanvuran Lightfoot, Jr., be given a
Reserve Police Officer Commission. Motion carried.
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THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS AT HAND, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.
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H. P. PFEIFF
MAYOR
ATTEST
MARILYN KELLEY
CITY CLERK