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OF THE
LA PORTS CITY COMMISSION, LA PORTS, TEXAS
OCTOBER 27, 1969
7:00 P.M.
MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION PRESENT: Mayor H. P. Pfeiffer,
Commissioners E. A. T omas, C arles D. Boyle, Bobby J.
Burgin and H. Gould Crofoot.
MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION ABSENT: None.
OTHER CITY OFFICIALS PRESENT: City Administrator, P. V.
Werner; City Cler Vlrginla Cline; City Attorney, Knox
Askins; Director of Public Works, Robert Cline and Police
Lt., Floyd Reynolds.
PRESIDING: Mayor Pfeiffer.
Minutes of the regular meeting of October 6, 1969, were
approved as presented.
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1. A joint public hearing was held before the Planning
and Zoning Commission and the City Commission to con-
sider the question of the possible change in the
definition of front lot line as contained in OrdinancE
No. 780, as to property located on Bayshore Drive
facing Galveston Bay.
After a brief discussion Mayor Pfeiffer referred the
problem back to the Planning and Zoning Commission fog
further study.
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2. Mr. Jerry Carpenter from Matheson Scientific demon-
strated a gas detector which could be used to detect
phosgene gas.
Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by
Commissioner Burgin that the City purchase the detec-
tor for $80.00 plus $6.50 for the needed tubes.
Motion carried
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3. Mr. Ed Barlow, Consulting Engineer, reported the
paving program was completed. There exists one
trouble spot on S. 1st Street that will need further
attention. Total cost of the paving program was
$31,836.13.
Mr. Barlow also stated that Grant No. WPC-Tex-679 has
been issued by Texas Water Quality Board for the
City's application for a reimbursable Federal grant
for the construction of sewage facilities.
Motion was made by Commissioner Burgin, seconded by
Commissioner Crofoot that Walter A. Smith, paving
contractor, be paid $31,836.13 for the paving work
MEMBERS
PRESENT
MEMBERS
ABSENT
OTHERS
PRESENT
PRESIDING
MINUTES
APPROVED
PUBLIC
HEARING
GAS
DETECTOR
PURCHASED
PAVING
PROGRAM
REPORT
FEDERAL
,GRANT FOR
(SEWAGE WORK
PAYMENT FOR
PAVING WORK
and a r, arlow eep close c eck on the work done
and to contact Mr. Smith when repairs are needed.
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4. Mr. L. R. Rigby appeared before the Commission in re-
gards to an adjustment on the water bill for the
Colonial Drive-In Theatre. The Commission tabled
action on this request pending further study on an
adjustment policy.
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5. Motion was made by Commissioner Crofoot, seconded by
Commissioner Burgin that Resolutions No. 69-10 and
69-11 be passed on first and final reading.
CAPTION: RESOLUTION 69-10
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE GRANTING OF A BUILDING
PERMIT TO JOE CAMP, INC.
CAPTION: RESOLUTION 69-11
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A STUDY OF THE WIND LOADS
REQUIREMENT OF SECTION 1205 OF THE SOUTHERN STANDARD
BUILDING CODE.
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6. Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by
Commissioner Burgin that Mr. Frank Baker's request
for a $25.00 a month rent increase on the building
at 312 W. Main, which houses the State Welfare Office
be allowed. Motion carried
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7. Mr. Werner stated there w ould be a hearing before the
Water Quality Board on October 30th, 1969, in Houston
on a permit to allow EnviroxAmental Controls Co. to
operate a liquid waste disposal facility. The City
should be represented at this hearing.
Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas; seconded by
Commissioner Crofoot that Knox Askins, City Attorney,
attend the hearing. Motion carried.
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8. Motion was made by Commissioner Crofoot, seconded by
Commissioner Boyle that the City purchase two (2)
visa-bars for the new police car and ambulance at a
cost of $807.00. Motion carried.
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9. Motion was made by Commissioner Crofoot, seconded by
Commissioner Boyle that Police Reserve Commissions be
given to W. D. Owens and K. L. Lindsey. Motion
carried. + + +
10. Motion was made by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by
Commissioner Crofoot that Ordinance No. 830 be passed
on first and final reading.
CAPTION:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING A POR-
TION OF THE ALLEY LYING WITHIN BLOCK THIRTY-FOUR (34)
BEAC~I SARK SU~D~yiSTON, HARRTS COUNTY, TEXAS.
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t~t M B k h
aZ
Mx. RIGBY'S
REQUEST FOR
ADJUSTMENT
ON WATER BILL
RESOLUTIONS
69-10 ~ 69-11
PASSED
FRANK BAKER
RENT INCREASE
REQUEST
PUBLIC HEARING
ON LIQUID
WASTE DISPOSA
PURCHASE OF
VISA-BARS FOR
POLICE CAR
POLICE RESERV,
COMMISSIONS
APPROVAL OF
ORDINANCE 830
11, Motion was made by Commissioner Crofoot, seconded
by Commissioner Burgin that H. Carlos Smith be
authorized to proceed with taking bids for the
new jail facilities with a date to be set later.
Motion carried.
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THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS AT HAND THE
MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.
ATTEST:
i inla ine, ity Clerk
Bids for
jail.
Meeting
Adjourned.
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.P. PFEI FE , AYOR
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