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MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING
of the
LA PORTS C/TY COMMISSION, LA PORTS, TEXAS
AUGUST 4, 1969
7:00 P.M.
MEMBERS OF THE CC~ri1/SSION PRESENT: Mayor H.P.Pfeiffer, Commissioners
Bobby J. Burgin, Charles D. Boyle, H. Gould Crofoo# and E. A. Thomas.
MEMBERS OF THE CQMMISSION ABSENT: None.
OTHER C/TY OFFICALS PRESENT: City Administrator P. V. Werner, City Clerk
Virginia Cline, City Attorney Knox Askins.
PRESIDING: Mayor Pfetffer.
1. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 21, 1969 were corrected as follows:
Item No. 9 - to read Block 1120 instead of Block 1180.
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2. Bids were received for roadway tmprovements to the following streets;
'H' Street, Texas Avenue, 'G' Street, First Street, Eight Street,
Nugent Street, Holmes Street, Roscoe Street. ( See Exhibt No. 1 )
Commissioner 8urgtn made a motion, seconded by Commisstoner Boyle that
the Bids be referred to the Engineer for tabulation.
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3. A special meeting was called for 7:00 P. M., August 7, 1969 by Mayor
Pfeiffer.
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4. Mr. M. R. Froehlich, Attorney for Mr. Joe Camp appeared before the
Commission in regards to Mr. Camp's request on closing the street and
alley's in blocks 123 and 124. A proposed form of Escrow Agreement between
the City of La Porte and Mr. Camp was discussed. The Commission advised
Mr. Froehlich that no postive action could be taken at this time, but felt
sure a decision would be reached at the meeting August 7, 1969.
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5. Mr. Vernon Hambrick appeared before the Commission and asked that the City
do something about the dust in the 100 block of Lobit. The Commission
assured Mr. Hambrick action would be taken to relieve this condition.
Recommendifion was made to use SA-1, a new chemical treatment.
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6. Mr. Werner read a Letter from H. Carlos Smith regarding his survey of
the street work that is still under guarantee. The survey showed there
are several places where repair work is needed. Mr. Werner was asked
by the Commission to contact the West Construction Company and Gulf
Bitulithic Company in regards to having the work done while the guarantee
is still in effect.
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7. The Mayor stated the date of August 18, 1969 had been set for a Public
Hearing to consider amending Section 13-404 Sub-paragraph (4) (C) of
Ordinance 780, to hereafter read as follows, to wit:
A lot on which there is erected or converted a mutip.le-family dwelling
shall contain an area of not less than one thousand two hundred (1,200)
square feet per family unit situated on the ground floor; provided,
however, any Lot on which a multiple-family dwelling is erected
shall contain a minimum of six thousand (6,000 ) square feet.
8. Mr. Werner read a letter from H. Carlos Smith requesttng the City to
open West C Street from 96th to 97th Streets. (See Exhibt 2) Commission
agreed to the opening of 'C' Street and recommended further study on
installing the street light.
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9. ComXmisstoner Boyle read a report submitted by Dick Cunningham, Director
of Public Works, pertaining to repair work needed at the Main Lift
Station, 4th and M Streef. Mr. Werner was authorized by the Commission
to have an Engineer make a study and draw up any plans that are necessary.
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90. Mr. Ponder, Fairmont Park Superintendent, submitted a request to borrow
a mower with a sickle blade from the City. Beacuse of the insurance
policy covering City equipment, the Commission ruled it necessary to deny
Mr. Ponders request.
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99. Estimates for repairing the damped 9969 Chevrolet Police Car were received
by the Commission.Estimates received were from Hunt's Body and Paint
Shop for .9954.74, Joe Camp Ford, ,~?073.33, and Jay Marks Chevrolet,
$`959.99. Commissioner Crofoot made a motion, seconded by Comanissioner
Boyle, that the estimate from Jay Marks be accepted. Motion carried.
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92. Commissioner Burgin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Crofoot
that Resolution No. 69-7 be passed on first and final reading. Motion carried.
CAPTION:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PARTICIPATION BY LOCAL OWNERS IN THE FEDERAL
RENT SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM
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93. Mr. Werner was authorized to purchase a Clayton steam cleaner for use
in the maintence department, at a price of ~ 637.50.
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94. Comumtssioner Crofoot made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Thomas
that a pay increase of 7% be given to City Employees and that the City
pay the employees' portion of the Travelers Hospitalization /NSUrance.
Also that the Texas Municipal Retirement Act be accepted with each
employee contributing 7% to the retirement program. Motion carried.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS AT HAND THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.
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H.P.PFEIFF
M.1YOR
)ATTTEST:
U .dGdt1 ~~r E:~
V' ginia Cline
Ctty Clerk.
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'~ BASE BID ALTERNATE
1. Brown and Root X56, 330.13 ~71t,1t03.75
2. J. A. Mills Construction Co. 65,$08.00 78,788.60
3. Skrla Inc. 72,200.00 71,281.75
!~. Walter A. Smith Construction Co. 5l~,l~22.10 (No Bid)
5. Tech Con Corp. 66,716.05 55,861.20
6. West Construction Co. 69,382.10 (No Bid)
7. Warren Bros. 67,080.50 69,039.95
Exhibit No. 1
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H. CARLOS SMITH, P.E. '
CONSULTING ENGINEER
715 W. MAIN ST. PHON! A/C 713 471-4194
P. O. Box 375
LA PORTE. TEXAS 77571
29 July, 1969 .
Hon. Mayor and City Commission
City o~ La Porte
F' . 0 . Box 1115
La Forte, Texas 7571
Gentlemen:
This is arec~uest for the City of LaPorte to
Open West "C' St.from 16t:~. Wit. to_ 17th. St.
by simply bl~.ding up a road bey. and opening the
road side ditches. i am placing an offic e
building on the corner of "C" Wit. and lath. St.,
and this would provide drainage for my site.
I would also like to request that a culvert be
placed at 16th. at. an3 the .first 100 feet of the
' street('~iest "C") be surfaced w~~h limestone or
whatever material the City specifies, and under-
stand that the cost of the :aaterial will be my
expense.
• I would further like to request that a street
light be placed at t'~e corner of West "C" St.
and 16th. Wit.
Very truly yours,
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H. Carlos Smith, F''. ~.
Exhibt No, 2