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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-04-15 Regular Meeting• ,~ MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING OF THE LA PORTS CITY COI`%M/SSlON, LA PORTS, TEXAS April 15, 1968 7:00 P.M. MEMBERS OF THE COI~NiISSION PRESENT: Mayor H. P. Pfeiffer, Commissioners Lois J. Compton, W. A. Stabs, Jr., and Charles D. Boyle. MEMBERS OF THE CQMM/SS/ON ABSENT: Commissioner Burgin. OTHER CITY OFFICIALS PRESENT: City Clerk Marilyn Kelley, City Engineer H. Carlos Smith, City Attorney Knox W. Ask ins, Chief of Police H. F. Freeman, and Fire Chief H. Gould Crofoot. PRESIDING: Mayor Pfeirfer. + + + 1. The minutes of the regular meeting of Aprrl 1, 1968, and the special meeting of April 8, 1968, were approved as written. + + + 2. Mr. Bernard A. Mc Laughlin, representing St. Mary's Church requested that the City abandon the water line crossing the Church property. (See Exhtbtt No. 1). /t was pointed out that said water line serves as a fire main for a portion of the area. Action was tabled for a study of the cost of relocating fire plugs. + + + 3. Mayor Pfeiffer welcomed Mayor Ann Stephenson of the City of Lomax, and Mayor Clifford Eilis of the Cify of Shoreacres. + + + 4. Commissioner Compton made a motfon, seconded by Commissioner Boyle, and carried, that Ordinance No. 782 be passed on first and final reading. CAPTION: AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY OF LA PORTS PLANNING AND ZONING COMM/SS/ON; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. + + + • 5. CommissionerCompton made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Stabs, that the letter on weed cutting notices be approved as submitted, with minor changes. Commisstoners Compton and Stabs voted "Yes", with Commissioner Boyle voting "No". Motion carried. (See Exhibit No. 2). + + + 6. A motion was made by Commissioner Compton, and seconded by Commissioner Boyle, that that the City authorize a ninety day trial of the refuse sach system, and that the M,onday- Thursday route be selected for the ;trial. Commissioner Compton and Boyle voted "Yes", with Commissioner Stabs voting "No". Motion carried. + + + 7. Commissioner Boyle made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Compton, that bids for the construction of parking area and sidewalks at the Library and Civic Cente^, be received at 4:30 P.M., May 3, 1968, in the office of the City Clerk. Motion carried. + + + 8. A motion was made by Corrrrnissioner Compton, and seconded by Commissioner Boyle, that the City pay Mr. Ray Moser a .12.50 wrecker charge, insured because of street construction. Motion carried. + + + 9. Commissioner Boyle made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Stabs, that the following Accounts Payable be approved for payment: L. H. Mc Key (Donaldson-Biackweii) X414.37 T. E. Brown 333.46 Contractors N/aterials 438.65 Pruitt Browning 877.50 Motion carried. + + + 10. A motion was rrzide by Commissioner Compton, and seconded by Commissioner Stabs, that the purchase of tires, from Goodyear Service Store, 4 ~ 95.59, X382.36, be approved. Motion carried. + + + 11. Commissioner Stabs made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Corrpton, that Nerman w. Clark be hired as a patd fireman at a salary .25.00 less than maximum, and that the Chief be authorized to increase the salary in three months or on his recommendation. + + + • 72. A motion was made by Commissioner Boyle, and seconded by Commissioner Stabs, that the City Engineer be authorized to pole the Commission for approval to pay a Gulf Bitulithic estimate, and to ratify same at the next regular meeting. Motion carried. + + + 73. Commissioner Boyle made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Stabs, that Delftno Guerrero be increased to X9.85 per hour. Motion carried. + + + 94. Commissioner Stabs made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Compton, that the N~ayor be authorized to sign a release of paving lein, on Lots 2 thru 6, Block 45, Town of La Porte. Motion carried. + + + THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS AT HAND, THE MEETING WAS ADJOU,4NED. f PFEIFFE MAYOR ATTEST ~~~ H'ARlLYN KELLEY CITY CLERK DATE: APRIL 1 S, 1968 ~~: THE CITY OF L~'. PORTE FROM: ST. MARY'S CHURCH, LAPORTE SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR ABl.NDUNMENT OF W~'~TER LINE ST. P~~~RY'S CHURCH HEREBY REQUESTS THE CITY OF LAFORTE TO ABANDON THE WATER LINE RUNNING BETWEEN PARK AVE . APTD GRANDVIEW AVE . ALONG PROPERTY ORIGI~;ALLY DEDICATED AS A. PORTION OF OLIVE AND LEONE STS . THE PORTIONS OF THESE STREETS AFFECTED HAVE BEEN CLOSED BY ACTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF LAFORTE. IT IS THE UNDERSTANDING OF ST. IvIARY'S PARISH COUNCIL THAT TI-IIS WATER IS NOT. PRESENTLY IN USE. FRELIP,ZINARY PLANS SUBMITTED BY THE ARCHITECT FOR OUP BUILDING PROGRAM REC-0PJRVIEND .SITUATING ONE OF OUR BUILDINGS SOUTH OF THE CHURCH OVER A SECTION OF~.i~~HE Y'TATER LINE DESCRIBED ABOVE. IT IS UNDERSTOOD T~iAT CITY COUI~~CIL ACTION IS NECESSARY TO ABANDON THIS ~LTNE AND YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER IS APPRECIATED. ~~~ EXHIBIT N0. 7 REV. JOSEPH A. KOEBEL PASTOR, ST. MARY'S CHURCH ~~ /~~ 1 BERNARD A . P~ZC LOUC~HLIN ST. MARY'S PARISH COUNCIL COMMISSIONERS LOIS J. COMPTON CHARLES D. BOYLE BOBBY J. BURGlN W. A. STABS, JR. • • CITY OF LA PORTE ~~Q~f td ~tC LA PORTE, TEXAS 77571 MAYOR H. P. PFEIFFER CITY CLERK MARILYN KELLEY The Department of Public Health of the City of La Porte has in- spected the following described property which the Tax Records indicate is owned by you, and upon which a public nuisance exists in the form of weeds and brush: Ordinance No. 716 of the City of La Porte requires the removal of weeds, brush, rubbish or other objectionable, unsightly or insani- tary matter of whatever nature. within ten days from the receipt of this notice. Upon your failure to remove such weeds or brush, you are hereby notified that the City may, at once, cause the same to be done and pay therefor, and charge the cost and expense incurred in having the work done, to you as owner of the above described property, and fix a lien thereon for such costs and expenses as provided by City Ordinance No. 716 and Article 4436, Revised Civil Statutes. We wish to further advise that this will be the only notice will receive this year and mowing of weeds will be requ eri d as follows: First mowing - - - - - - On or before May 15, 1968 Second mowing - - - - - On or before July 15, 1968 Third mowing - - - - - - On or before September 15, 1968 Your co-operation in abating this health nuisance will be appre- ciated by the City of La Porte as well as by the citizens living in the vicinity of your property. You may obtain names of several mowing contractors by calling City Hall, GR 1-2222. Yours very truly, MINIMUM CHARGE ANY LOT CLEANED ~~~~~~'~~ CUT TWENTY FIVE C~O~L~RS. DK/fh CITY OF LA PORTE BY= Health Officer EXHIBIT N0. 2.