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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. + + + 9. The minutes of the regular meeting of November 4, 1968 were approved as written. + + + 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. + + + 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. + + + 68-104 i 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. + + + 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. + + + 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. + + + 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 + + + 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. + + + 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. + + + • 68-105 • • 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. + + + 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. + + + 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. + + + THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS AT HAND, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. J~~ - ~ -- 1~' ~/ l H. P. PFEIF ~R MAYOR ATTEST: MRS. MARILYN KELLEY CITY CLERK • 68-906