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MINUTES - SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE
LA PORTS CITY COMM/SS/ON, LA PORTS, TEXAS
June 23, 9969
7:00 P.M.
MEMBERS OF THE COM/n/SS/ON PRESENT; Mayor, H. P. Pfeiffer, Comrrrissioners
Bobby J. Burgin, Charles D. Boyle, H. Gould Crofoot, and E. A.
.Thomas.
MEMBERS OF THE COMM/SS/ON ABSENT: None.
OTHER C/TY OFFICIALS PRESENT; City Administrator P. V. Werner, City Clerk
Marilyn Kelley, City Attorney Knox W. Askins, and the La Porte
Planning and Zoning Commission.
PRESIDING: Mayor Pfeiffer.
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9. The City Commission and the rlanning and Zoning Commission met
in joint session to hold a public hearing for the possible
re-coning of Lots 9 thru 96, Block 934, Town of La Porte, from
R9 Residential to allow for Townhouse construction.
Mr. Ervin Asbeck, Jr. presented the request.
The following persons spoke in opposition to the request:
Mrs. Wayne D. Farson, 624 South Second.
Mrs. Eugene Mabry, 632 South Second.
Mrs. P. G. Kibodeaux, 629 South Second.
Commissioner Thomas expressed op~.osition to the number of
units in such a small area.
Commissioner Boyle stated that FHA ~.t#~t Townhouses
~e constructed, facing residential property.
Mayor Pfeiffer declared the hearing closed.
The Planning and Zoning Commission retired for a special
session, and returned to the meeting with the following
recommendation:
"The. Planning and Zoning Commission recommends that the
request be approved, and That the property be zonea to
allow for one story townhouses."
A motion was made by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner
Crofoot, that Lots 9 thru 96, Block 934, Town of La Porte be
zoned to allow for one story townhouses, subject to receiving
acceptable plans and specifications. Commissioners Thomas
and Burgin voted "no". Commissioners Crofoot and Boyle voted
"yes". The motion carried with Mayor Pfeiffer voting for
the rezoning.
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2. The City Attorney introduced Mr. Bill Morris, /r. and recommended
that the City hire him to obtain Air Easements at the Airport.
Mr. Morris was requested to make a written proposal.
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3. The following bids were received for the operation of the
land fill garbage dump.
Sonny Applebe .2,550.00
Mc Key Construction 2,700.00
Commissioner Boyle recommended that the Commission used the
Cow bidder.
Commissioner Thomas expressed concern over the type of equipment
the low bidder plans to use.
The City Administrator was instructed to canvass the Commission
after they have had an op,~,ortunity to examine the equipment.
Commissioner Crofoot made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Boyle, that fhe City Attorney be authorized to prepare a
contract. Motion carried.
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4. The City Clerk was instructed to write Mr. George Lunday concerning
the removal of a portion of his fence.
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5. A motion was made by Commissioner Crofoot, seconded by Commissioner
Burgin and carried, that the purchase of two Scott Air Paks be
approved.
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THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS AT HAND, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.
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. P. PF F
MAYOR
ATTEST:
MARILYN KELLEY
CITY CLERK