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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-10-06 Regular MeetingMINUTES - REGULAR MEETl7~G OF THE LA PORTS CITY CQMM/SS/ON, LA PORTS, TEXAS OCTOBER 6, 9969 7:00 P.M. MEMBERS OF THE COMM/SS/ON PRESENT: Mayor H.P.Pfeiffer, Commissioners Bobby J. Burgin, Charles D. Boyle, H. Gould Crofoot and E.A. Thomas. MEMBERS OF THE CQMMISSION ABSENT: None. OTHER CITY OFFICIALS PRESENT: City Administrator P. V. Werner, City Clerk Virginia Ctfne, City Attorney Knox Askins and Chief of Police H. F. Freeman. PRESIDING: Mayor Pfeiffer. + + + Minutes of the regular meeting of September 22, 9969 and the special meeting of September 29, 9969 were approved as presented. + + t 9. A discussion was held on proposed writer and sewer rate increases. Motion was made by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner Crofoot that Ordinance No. 829 be accepted as presented. Commissioners Boyle, Burgin and Crofoot voted yes, Commissioner Thomas voted no. Motion carried. CAPTION: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING WATER AND SEWER SERVICE RATES; SETTING TIME OF PAYMENT, METHOD OF BILLING, AND PENALTY FOR LATE PAYMENT, TERM/NATION OF SERVICE FOR FAILURE TO PAY; PROCEDURE FOR RECONNECTION; PROVIDING FOR DEPOSITS AND REFUNDS PROHIBITING SEPERATE PAYMENTS; ESTABLISHING RATES FCR SERVICE OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES TO THE EXTENT OF CONFLICT; CONTAINING A SAV/NGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. + + t 2. Motion was made by Commtssioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Burgin that the Commission decline Mr. Damuth's offer to donate fwo(2) sixty(60) foot lots on Oak Grove to the City. Motion carried. + + + 3. The Commission tabled action on the installation of a street light of 97th street and Spencer Highway pending further study fo map street tights locations in order to light the streets more uniformly. + + + 4. Motion was made by Comunissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Boyle that the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Commission hold a pubitc hearing on October 27, 9969, in regards to the fronting of Bayshore property. Motion carried. + + + 5. Mr. Lee Barnett, president of the Board of Trustees of the La Porte School District, appeared before the Commission in regards to the City undertaking the responsibility of the school crossing guards next year. Mr. Barnett stated the Board felt a patrolman with more authority was needed at the cross • walks. The school district is currently paying $1,300.00 a year, per guard. Mayor Pfeiffer stated the Commission would take the proposal under advisement. + + + 6. Mr. Cliff Ellis, Mayor of Shoreacres, appeared before the Commission in regards to the garbage fee charged to the City of Shoreacres. Mr. EZZis stated the city garbage truck could not hold as much garbage as they were being charged for. Commissioner Thomas recommended that Mr. Werner and Mr. Ellis get together and measure the truck and then stencil the measure meet on the side of the truck. Mayor Pfeiffer assured Mr. Ellis that if there had been an overcharge, an adjustment would be made. + + + 7. Mrs. R. J. Franks appeared before the Commission in regards to the number of names required fo petition the Commission to rescind the ordinance permitting the closing of streets and alleys for installation of the railroad switch yard. + + f 8. Motion was made by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner Burgin that the City contract the water billfng to Ad-Vaioreum Records, subject to a 30 day cancellation clause. Motion carried. + + + 9. Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Boyle that the General Accounting be contracted to Ad-Valoreum Records, subject to Eugene Novey's approval. Motion carried. + + t 10. Commissioner Crofoof read bids received on the following: 1970 Model Travelall: Bayshore Motors - GMC- X3851.69 Kemp & Tony - INT'L - .$4086.08 Jay Marks - Chevrolet - x'3637.93 Motion wns made by Commissioner Crofoot, seconded by Commissioner Burgin that the Zow bid be accepted. Motion carried. 1970 Model Police Patrol Car: Lumas Dodge $2545.00 Joe Camp Ford ,2793.26 Jay Marks Chevrolet x2487.28 Motio~r was ~~,uue by Commissioner Crofoot, seconded by Commissioner Burgin that the low bid be accepted. Motion carried. * + + 11. Mr. Werner stated that Mr. /ra McKeever who was negotiating with the City for 3jli.acres at the airport, wanted to withdraw from the agreement as he could not pursue the project. Mr. McKeever had made a ,3,000.00 deposit with the City and was willing to reimburse fhe City for any expenses incurred on their part from this deposit. Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Boyle that Mr. McKeever be released from the agreement and all expenses incurred by the City be paid by Mr. McKeever. Motion carried. + + + o'Z • i 12. Motion was made by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner Burgin That Robert L. Cline be hired as Director of Public Works, effective October 16, 1969. Commissioners Boyle, Burgin and Crofoot voted Yes, Commissioner Thomas voted No. Motion carried. + + + 13. Motion was made by Commissioner Crofoot, seconded by Commissioner Burgin that Ernest M. Rankin be given a Police Reserve Commission. Motion carried. + + + 14. Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Boyle that the State Nighway Department be notified of the City's request to open feeder streets on the new highway. Motion carried. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS AT HAND, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. 7 / ~ H. P. FE F MAYOR AT EST V~NIA CLINE CITY CLERK