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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-09-22 Regular Meeting~ ~ MINUTES - REGULAR MEET OF THE LA FORTE CITY COMM/SS/ON, LA PORTS, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 22, 1969 7:00 P. M. MEMBERS OF THE CAMMISSION PRESENT:Mayor Pfeiffer, Commissioners Bobby J. Burgin, Charles D. Boyle, N.Gouid Crofoot and E. A. Thomas. MEMBERS OF THE CQti/M/SS/ON ABSENT: None. OTHER C/TY OFFICIALS PRESENT: City Administrator P. V. Werner, City Clerk Virginia Cline, City Attorney Knox Ask ins and Superintendent of Water and Sewer Lyman Cunningham. PRESIDING: Mayor Pfeiffer. + + + + 1. The mtnutes of the regular meeting of September 8, .1969 were approved as presented. + + + + 2. Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commtssioner Boyle, that the Commission instruct the Southern Pacific Railroad that their request to close streets and alleys to build a switch yard be denied. Commissioners Boyle and Thomas voted Yes, Commissioners Crofoot and Burgin voted No, Mayor Pfeiffer voted No. Motion declined. Motion was made by Commtsstoner Burgin, seconded by Commissioner Crofoot that the Commission grant the request of Southern Pacific Railroad to close the proposed streets and alleys to permit the construction of a rail- road switching yard, providing they comply with seven(7) requests as stated by the Commission. To wit: 1. Southern Pacific to install flashing lights and gates at Spencer Highway and Fairmont Parkway. 2. When automatic switching system is installed, a 6 ft. chain-link fence shall be erected along the East, South and North sides of yard property. 3. Southern Pacific shall agree to remove tracks and replace same at their expense, for open ditch installation of water and/or sewer Zine crossings in switch yard area. 4. Southern Pacific shalt not charge City any fees for easements across said property. 5. Location of easements shah be at the option of the City, provided they do not interfere wifh automatic switching equipment. 6. Any equipment installed after first two(2) tracks are laid, shall be of the economatic design, simular to the Beaumont yard. 7. The hump switch shalC be on the North end of yard. An amendment to the motion was made by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner Thomas that the railroad also be required fo construct a grade separation at either Spencer Highway or Fairmont Parkway. Also that the fence be of ~ ~ ,2 some material, other than chain-link, which would be acceptable to the Commission, preferably a board fence. Amendment carried. Voting on the main motion was as follows: Commissioner Boyle -- No Commissioner Thomas - - No Commissioner Burgin - - Yes Commissioner Crofoot -- Yes Mayor Pfeiffer - - Yes Motion carried. Mayor Pfeiffer assured the Commission that before any construction was done by the railroad further discussions would be held between the Commission and the railroad and all agreements would be on contractional basis. + + + + 3. Mr. Ed Barlow, consuZttng engineer, reported on the repair work needed on the sewer system. Motion was made by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner Thomas that Mr. Werner be authorized to make application and sign the necessary documents required to apply for federal grant under the Federal Wafer Pollution Control Act for repair work needed on the sewer system. Also to have a flow meter installed at the sewer plant by City personnel or if necessary hire Mr. DuBose to do the work. Motion carried. + + + + 4. A brief discussion w+as held on the subject of water Ztnes being furnished to the Matheson and Chemtron Companies. The Commission recommended that Mr. Werner meet with the companies for more detailed discussion. + + + + 5. The Commission held a brief discussion on the licensing of air conditioning contractors. Action on this matter was tabled for further study. + + + + 6. Motion was made by Commissioner Burgin, seconded by Commissioner Crofoot, that a street light be installed at "C" street and 90th. Motion carried. + + + + 7. Motion was made by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner Crofoot, that the Cify purchase the 3 M copy machine for ,595.00 and carry a maintenance contract for .x`930.00 per year. Motion carried. + + + + 8. Mr. Werner stated a request for a street Cight at 97th street and Spencer Highway had been made by Mrs. M. J. Bernard. Action on this request was tabled by the Commission pending further study of the location. + + + + 9. The Commission tabled action on Mr. Damuth's offer fo donate two(2) sixty(60) foot lots on Oak Grove to the City, pending personal investigation by the Commission. + + + + • 10. The Commission discussed the problem of a fence betng installed on the N.J.K1ein property on Bayshore. This matter was referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission. + + + + 11. Motion was made by Commissioner Burgin, seconded by Commissioner Thomas that the City give a release to Mr. Lee 0. Collins in reference to an unavoidable accident in 1967 between a City patrol car and Mr. Collins' car. Mr. Collins in turn would sign a release for the City patrol car. Mottos carried. + + + t 12. The Gulf Area Water Association meeting for October 20, 1969 will be sponsored by the City of La Porte. Motion wigs made by Commissioner Burgin, seconded by Commissioner Boyle that the regular City Commission meeting scheduled for October 20, be changed to October 27, to enable the Commission to attend the meeting. Motion carried. + + + + 13. The following bids were read by Commissioner Crofoot, relative to an addition to the City Jaii. La Porte Construction Co. ,1,370.00 Phoenix Construction Co. ,1,452.00 Motion was made by Commissioner Crofoot, seconded by Commissioner Boyle that the low bid be accepted. Motion carried. + + + + 14. Motion was made by Commissioner Crofoot, seconded by Commissioner Burgin that Mr. Werner be authorized to order one (1) car load of limestone for the Volunteer Ftre Departments dri1Z field. Motion carried. + + + + 15. Motion was made by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner Crofoot that the fire plug at 15th and Crest Lane be moved approximately 150 ft. south on 15th street. Motion carded. + + + + THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS AT NAND, THE MEETING WAS ADJO~CIRNED. ~A~TTEST: U~C ,.:~~ ~~~~ lRGINIA CLINE CITY CLERK N. P. PFE l E MAYOR