HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-11-18 Regular Meeting
MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
LA PORTS CITY COMM/SS/ON, LA FORTE, TEXAS
November 98, 9968
7:00 P. M.
MEMBERS OF THE CQMMISSION PRESENT: Mayor H. P. Pfeiffer, Commissioners
Gould Crofoot, Lois J. Compton, Charles Boyle, and Bobby Burgin.
MEMBERS OF THE COMM/SS/ON ABSENT: None
OTHER CITY OFF/C/ALS PRESENT: City Administrator P. V. Werner, Ctty
Clerk Marilyn Kelley, Chief of Police H. F. Freeman, Supertnten-
dent of Water and Sewer Lyman Cunningham, and Street Superinten-
dent of Streets Clifford Ellis.
PRESIDING: Mayor Pfeiffer.
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9. The minutes of the regular meeting of November 4, 1968 were
approved as written.
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2. Eugene Hovey, C.P.A., presented the 1967-68 Audit Report.
Mayor Pfeiffer accepted the report and advised Mr. Hovey
that the Commission may have questions after they have
an opportunity to study it.
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3. The Commission held a lenghtly discussion on the collection
of ambulance fees.
Commissioner Crofoot made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Compton, and carried, that the following collection policy be
followed:
Statements will be mailed on each account at the
beginning of each month.
Delinquent accounts will be filed with the Credit
Bureau, on a per unit basis.
Delinquent accounts will be filed in Justic Court
twice a year or sooner if the number warrants.
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4. A motion was made by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by
Commissioner Crofoot, that H. Carlos Smith be authorized
to review the plans for Section 2, Brookglen Addition.
Motion carried.
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5. Commissioner Burgin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Boyle, that a follow-up notice be sent to persons who have
not paid their paving assessments, and that the City Aftorney
make further recommendattons for collection of same.
Motion carried.
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6. A motion was made by Commissioner Crofoot, and seconded by
Commissioner Boyle, that the purchase of a 1969 Chevrolet
patrol car, X2,611.54, from Jay Marks Chevrolet Co., be
ratified. Motion carried.
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7. Commissioner Compton made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Crofoot, and carried, that the following accounts payable
be approved:
La Porte Construction Company ~ 400.00
Eugene Hovey 748.08
Lead Supplies Co., /nc. 939.84
E. P. Brantley 3, 247.56
G & W Service Company 234.50
Certified Laboratories 214.50
Knox Askins 192.50
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8. A motion was made by Commissioner Burgin, seconded by
Commissioner Boyle, that the purchase of 210 tons of
stone at X2.92 per ton, from Houston Material Company,
be approved. Motion carried.
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9. Commissioner Crofoot made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Burgin, that payment of .130.93 in damages due to a wreck
between Mrs. Wiljiam B. Chappell and the Humane Officer, be
paid jointly to Mrs. Chappell and Jay Marks Chevrolet Company.
Motion carried.
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90. A motion was made by Commissioner Crofoot, seconded by
Commissioner Compton, that the employment of Don Qualls
as a Police Officer, X575.00 per month, be ratified.
Motion carried.
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99. Commissioner Burgin moved, Commissioner Boyle seconded,
that the Commission authorize the rental of a dragline
for setting of storm sewer, at a cost of less than $200.00.
Motion carried.
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92. A motion was made by Commissioner Burgin seconded by
Commissioner Boyle, that the Commission ratify approval for
Clifford EZlis to attend a short course at A & M University,
on road construction. Motion carried.
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THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS AT HAND, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.
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H. P. PFEIF ~R
MAYOR
ATTEST:
MRS. MARILYN KELLEY
CITY CLERK
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