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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-09-08 Regular Meeting MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING OF THE LA PO/?TE CITY CAMM/SS/ON, LA PORTS, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 8, 1969 7:00 P. M. MEMBERS OF THE CA~9/SS/ON PRESENT: Mayor H. P. Pfeiffer, Commfssfoners Bobby J. Burgin, Charles D. Boyle, H, Gould Crofoot and E. A. Thomas. MEMBERS OF THE COhM/SS/ON ABSENT: None. OTHER CITY OFF/C/ALS PRESENT: City Administrator P. V. Werner,City Clerk Virginia Cline, City Attorney Knox Askins and Chief of Police H.F.Freeman. PRESIDING: Mayor Pfeiffer. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Minutes of the regular meeting of August 18, 1969 and the special meeting of August 25, 1969 were approved as presented. + + + + + + + Mr. Ed Barlow, consulting engineer, presented a report on the repair work needed at the main lift station, 4th and L street. Mr. Barlow also reported that the street paving program was nearing completion. The Commission asked Mr. Barlow to check on the sewer lines on the northside. The City will furnish manpower and equipment to uncover the tines. Motion was made by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner Thomas that Mr. Barlow be authortzed to check out the digestor at the sewer plant for any repair work needed on it. Motion carried. + + + + t + + The Commission requested more time to study the Ordinance on licensing of air conditioning contractors. + + + + + + + Mr. Werner reported that street sweeping from Commercial Sweeping Service cost ,8.00 per curbed mile, per sweeping. Arrangements have been made with the Police Dept. and Mr. Robberson of Commercial Sweeping to have someone from the sweeping service check in at the police station on the night the streets are to be swept, then someone from the City will check the next morning to see if the streets have been swept. + + + * + + + Commissioner Burgin reported that he and Mr. Werner ha~- looked into the request for a street light on the new service road between "B" and "C" street. Mayor Pfeiffer stated the State has no objection to the opentng of the remaining portion of "C" street that is presently closed. Commissioner Burgin stated the most logical place for a street light would be at 11th and C street. He recommended action on this request be tabled until the next meeting. + + + + + + + z ~ ~ ` 6. Motion was made by Commissioner Burgin, seconded by Commissioner Boyle that the City allow up to ,5.00 for tying in drive-ways whichare within 3 to 5 feet of city road construction. Motion carried. + + + + + + + 7. Mayor Pfeiffer. read a petition from residents on South 19th street. (See Exhibt 1) Mr. Werner stated the containers have been moved to accordance with the request. + + + + + t + 8. Mr. Werner reported that Max Quitta and Herbert Carr, City employees had requested the City to pay the medical bi11s not covered by hospitalization insurance, which they incurred as a result of injuries received on the job. Mr Quitta requested X164.02 and Mr. Carr $187.77. Motion was made by Commissioner Crofoot that an audit of these bills be made and application of funds be paid to the proper vendor by the City. Commissioner Boyle seconded the motion. Motion carried. + + t + + + + 9. Mr. Askins stated Mr. Wolf's request to have the alley closed on lots 22,23,24,25 and 26, block 34, Beach Park addition was in order and the City Clerk be instructed to notify St. Mary's Church and the utility company's of the request. + + + + + + + 10. Mr. L. R. Smith, Assistant General Manager of the Southern Pacific Railroad appeared before the Commission. Mr. Smith stated the railroad proposes to build a 12 to 14 (rack switching yard which would necessitate the closing of the following streets: North ,~ Adams, North Tyler, North Madison, North E and North R. This request was given to City Attorney Knox Ask ins for ratification. Several residents from the La Porte Terrace area were present. Mr. Robert McDorman and Mr. V. M. Calhoun spoke in opposition to fhe railroad's request. Mayor Pfeiffer stated the Commission would not take any action at this time, but would have something final at the next meefing. + + + + + + + 11. Motion was made by Commissioner Crofoot, seconded by Commissioner Boyle that Eugene Hovey be authorized to make an audit for a period of 15 months, beginning Juiy 1, 1968 and ending September 30, 1969. Motion carried. + + + + + + + 12. Motion was made by Commissioner Crofoot, seconded by Commissioner Boyle fo reject bids received on Police car and ambulance and to resubmit a nonce of accepting bids on both vehicles. Motion carried. + + + + + + + 13. Motion was made by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner ~~ Thomas, that L. H. "Sonny" McK.•ey be authorized to repair the bulkhead on Bayshore Or., northside of Happy Harbor, at a cost of ,175.00. Motion carried. + + + + + + + 14. Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Crofoot, That the City advertise for bids of contract to operate the sanitary land fill. Motion carried. + + + + + + + • i 15. Motion was made by Commissioner Crofoot, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and attest tax anticipation notes not to exceed ,$100,000.00, to be sold to the two local banks and deposited to the General Fund. + t + + + + f 16. Mr. Werner was authorized by the Commission to contact the N/atheson Company and Chemetron Corp., in regards to their obtaining water from the City. + + + * + + + 17. Motion was made by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner Crofoot,that Mrs. /sadore Jenkins be appointed to the Library Board to fill the unexpired term of Rev. J. B. Linney. Motion carried. + + + + + + + 18. Motion wtzs made by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Crofoot, that Mr. Werner be authorized to purchase playground equipment for the Northside Civic Center when funds are available. Motion carried. + + + + + + + 19. Motion was made by Commissioner Burgin, seconded by Commissioner Thomas that the Volunteer Fire Department's request for a street light to be placed at 15th street and Crest Lane be approved. Motion carried. + + + + + + 20. Carlos Smith submitfed final approval on the Airport project. A bill for X405.00 which represented 15~ of the orginal amount of ,2,700.00 was approved. (See minutes of meeting Jan. 27, 1969) THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS AT HAND, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. ( - ;, H. P. Pfeif r Mayor A test: /~//////~~-- rginia Cline City Clerk .~ •-' dents of Soh 11th Street) We, the undersigned (re~i petition the City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas to forbid the pacing of heavy, steel, trash containers on the streets'°shoulder of the streets. 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