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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-03-18 Regular Meeting• • ~/ /,'/NOTES - REGULAR hrEET1NG OF THE LA PORTS C l TY CCMM, / SS / O/4', LA PORTS, TEXAS March 98, 9968 7:00 P. ~i. MEMBERS OF THE CCMM/SS/ON 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 OFFICIALS PRESEI~'T: City Clerk Marilyn Kelley, City Engineer H. Carlos Smith, City Attorney Knox NJ. Asktns, and Superintendent of Streets Clifford Ellis. PRESIDING: Mayor Pfeiffer. + + + 9. The minutes of the regular meeting of March 4, 9968, were amended to read: Item hc. 95 - "A motion was made by Commisstoner Boyle, and seconded by Commissioner Stabs, that the C. W. DuBose contract be extended to include the installation of water and sewer lines in Block 86, 8ayfront. Motion carried." The minutes of the special meeting of March 99, 9968, were approved as written. + + + 2. A motion was made by Commissioner Stabs, and seconded by Commissioner Compton, that the Commission rescind the action regarding Zoning, taken at the special meeting of M,ar._h 99, 9968, and that action be tabled pending a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion corried. + + + 3. Mr. Hugh Landrum, Tax Appraiser, gave a progress report, stating he is approximately 40% complete with the work. Mr. Landrum presented the following statements for approval: Supplies: Maps and Property Cards ~ 990.00 Advance on Fee (Approximately 25/) 2,~~%C0.00 • • • A motion was made by Commissioner Burgin, and seconded by Commissioner Stabs, that the two statements totaling .2,990.00, be approved for payment. Motion carried. + + + 4. Commissioner Burgin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Boyle, that Estimate No. 2, Gulf Bituiithic Company, be approved. Motion carried. 039,822.20). + + + 5. A motion was made by Commissioner Boyle, and seconded by Commissioner Stabs, that Estimate No. 3, Curtis DuBose, X2,985.65, be approved for payment. Motion carried. + + + 6. Commissioner Burgin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Boyle, that a street light be installed at Idaho and Park Streets. Motion carried. (See Exhibit No. 9). + + + 7. A special meeting was caCled for 7:00 P.M., March 27, 9968, to discuss the proposed Trailer Park Ordtnance. The City Clerk was instructed to invite the Trailer Park operators to attend. + + + 8. A motion was made by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner Burgin, and carried, that the following purchases be approved for payment: General Electric Company .9,506.60 Nunt's Paint and Body Shop Police car 386.90 City Nall car 325.00 Armco Steel Company 502.44 + + + 9. Commissioner Burgin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Boyle, and carried, treat the following purchases be approved: Public Sanitary Products (Larvacide) .978.75 Texas Crushed Stone (2 cars of stone) 553.99 + + + 9C. A motion was made by Commissioner Stabs, and seconded by Commissioner Boyle, that Robert Ha11 be authorized to attend Police Supervisor's School, at Texas A ~ M University. Cost. approx. ,+„x'950.00. Motion carried. + + + _W ~ r i ~~. The City Clerk was requested to contact Mr. Keith Cummins regarding the repairs to the Library and Civic Center. + + + 72. Commissioner Boyle made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Coy^pton, that the installation of sewer line to the Tolle Apartmenfs be approved, provided funds are available. Motion carried. + + + 73. A motion was made by Commissioner Boyle, and seconded by Commissioner Burgin, that quotations on 40,000 gallons of cut back asphalt OA230, approximately $4,200.00. Motion carried. + + + 74. Commissioner Compton made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Stabs, that the Director of Public works be authorized to hire up to six summer employees and two Saturday employees. Motion carried. + + + THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS AT NAND, THE MEETING ''/faS ADJOURNED. ~~ ~ P. P lF ER MAYOR ATTEST MARILYN KELLEY CITY CLERK Mr. Bob Burgin 210 South 4th. Street La Porte, Texas Dear Mr. Burgin; 722 South Idaho St. La Porte, Texas March q, 1968 Some time ago inquiry was made concerning a street light at the corner of South Idahlo and Park Avenue., and more recently your name was given as Council member to receive this request, which is being made in the interest of all of us on the 700 block of Idaho. The street from Park Avenue to East F has been con- sidered one block in the past, but as the thoroughfare Prom Idaho to Sah Jacinto is being opened up, we are won dering if this area will be considered two blocks in the future and elegible for a corner light. The need for it will become greater as traffic in- creases on the street. Although Idaho has a marker at the Park Ave. turn, it can izot be seen at night.. when one is. meeting on-coming traffic at this point, and we do know of several near-accidents at the turn. The street is bounded by rather deep culverts at the intersection, as you may be aware of, and,especially mn rain or fog, the turn is hard tc see at night.. ~rle shall appreciate your presenting: this request to the Council at your convenience if you feel the need will warrant. consideration - and believe we speak far our neighbors to the north and south of us when we say that the hearty thanks of all of us will go to the Council should they see fit to install the light.. Respectfully submitted by; ~~~ ~~~ Exhibit No. 7