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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-03-04 Regular Meeting • L~ MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING OF THE LA FORTE C l TY C(~;'"Ni /SS / ON, LA PORTS, TEXAS March 4, 9968 7:00 P. M. MEMBERS OF THE CCaMM/SS/ON PRESENT:Mayor N. 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: Ctty Attorney Knox W. Ask ins, City Clerk Marilyn Kelley, C{ty Engineer N. Carlos Smtth, Chief of Police H. F. Freeman, and Superintendent of Streets Clifford Ellis. PRESIDING: Mayor Pfeiffer. ___._ + + + 1. The minutes of the regular meeting of February 19, 9968, and the special meeting of February 26, 1968, were approved as written. + + + 2. Commissioner Compton made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Stabs, that Mrs. R. C. Rogers and Mr. Archie Pinkney be appointed to the Library Board, for three year terms. Motion carried. + + + 3. A motion was made by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner Burgin, and carried, that Resolution No. 68-65 be passed on first and final reading. CAPT l ON: RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION OF THE PROVISIOP/S OF SECTION 23 OF THE UNTIED STATES HOUSING ACT OF 1937, AS AMENDED, TO THE CITY OF LA PORTS. + + + 4. Chief Freeman stated that he has inspected the equipment to be used by Bayshore Ambulance Service, and found it to be in order. (See Exhibit No. 1). The City Clerk advised the Commission that Mr. Lunday does have insurance and licenses for his operation. Commissioner Stabs made a motion, s?conded by Commissioner Boyle, that Bayshore Ambulance Service application be approved. Motion carried. + + + 9.-~/ • 5. Commissioner Compton recommended that the La Porte Neighborhood Centers be authorized to afminister the activities held in the City facilities Zocated on Block 81, Town of La Porte. She further recommended that the ,25.00 contribution to North Side Civic Center be discontinued, and that the contribution to the La Porte Civic Center be increased from X50.00 to X75.00. Commissioner Compton so moved, Commissioner Boyle seconded and the motion carried. + + + 6. A motion was made by Commissioner Compton, seconded by Commissioner Burgin, and carried, that Low bidder E. P. Brantley, be authorized to build a 40X90' combination court on Block 81, Town of La Porte. Motion carried. + + + 7. Commissioner Compton made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Stabs, that Mayor Pfeiffer be authorized to secure btds for the cost of repairing the Zights on the baseball fields dtrectiy behind the Swimming Pool, and to contact the School Board for assistance in the cost of repairing the Zights. Motion carried. + + + 8. A motion was made by Commissioner Stabs, and seconded by Commissioner Boyce, that the Mayor be authorized to request that the State Highway Department place a traffic ltght at the intersection of "G" Street and Highway 146. Motion carried. + + + 9. Commissioner Boyle made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Burgin, and carried, thatthe following purchases be approved. Mabry Foundry Company (Pipe) .411.70 Armco Steet (Pipe) 502.44 + + + 10. A motion was made by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner Stabs, and carried, that the following accounts payable be approved: • • Ht Way Equipment Company .~ 101.48 Jay Marks Chevrolet Company Chassis/Cab 3,133.06 Pickup 1,815.03 Chassis/Cab 3,154.01 Contractors Material Service 404.13 Contractors Material Service 697.67 Mustang Tractor Company 3,075.28 White's Mines 175.98 Mabry Foundry Company 104.45 Bayou Culvert Mfg., /nc. 442.44 Pruitt Browning 1,131.00 Gar Wood Houston Truck Equipment 963.25 Art Simon 286.00 + + + 11. Commissioner Stabs made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Compton, that the City Clerk be authorized to pay Kiibler and Kiibler statement for X2,300.00, covering a period from December 1, 1966 through February 26, 1968. Motion carried. + + + 12. A motion was made by Commissioner Stabs, and seconded by Commissioner Boyle, that the purchase of one General Electric radio, $502.20 be authorized. Motion carried. + + + 13. Ccmmissioner Boyle made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Stabs, that the Director of Finance be authorized to re-invest the Social Security Fund,.~8,100.00 in to Certificates at 5 1/4%. Motion carried. + + + 14. The City Engtneer stated that the City broke Mr. Boots Ayo's sanitary sewer line while working in that area, and recommended that the City pay a $27.00 bill to Reeder Plumbing Company for repairing said line. Motion carried. (See Exhibit No. 2) + + + 15. A motion was made by Commissioner Boyle, and seconded by Commissioner Stabs, that C. W. DuBose be extended to install water and sewer lines in Block 86, Bayf~ont. Motion carried. + + + 6 • • 96. Commissioner Compton made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Stabs, that the City Engineer be authorized to purchase the wire for the airport lighting from the low bidder, Airport Lighting Cor,~pany. Motion carried. + + + 97. The City Attorney advised the Commission, that Nir. Joseph F. Caslin, has ftled a claim against the City for damages to his automobile. (See Exhibit No. .3). Commissioner Burgin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Stabs, that the City pay the X26.25, and secure the proper releases. Motion carried. + + + 98. The City Clerk stated that Mrs. Runnels is doing an outstanding job on the IBM work, and recommended that she be given a X95.00, a month raise, retroactive to the 9st of February. Commissioner Boyle made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Cor.pton, that Mrs. Mildred Runnels be given a .95.00 a month raise, retroactive to February 9, 9968. P~9otion carried. + + + THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS AT HAND, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. /~~ ~,` V ^ H. P. PFEIF R MAYOR ATTEST: MARILYN KELLEY CITY CLERK • i G~ DEp~`RT '~~ CITY OF ~~ 'Q O LA PORTS, TEXAS ~~ ~ ~ ldarch 4, 1 g6'~ Mayor sad-City Commisaionerss This is to advise you that I have personally inspected both the Chevrolet end Ford ambulances belonging to Georgs Lander anal I find them to be in order . X11 the equipment required by the: ordinance is present on each of the emergency cars. This inspection took place Febriary 2g, 1gb8. •, Ddr. George Lunday wa$ fingerprinted by the La Posts ~olicta~ IIept ancL the prints have bser~ sent to 4ustia but no return: has been received. Exhibit No. 7 ~' `"~/ viliva va a Va.a Vim