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MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING i
OF THE
LA PORTS CITY COMM/SS./ON, LA PORTS, TEXAS
NOVEMBER 3, 1969
7:00 P.M.
MEMBERS OF THE COMM/SS/ON PRESENT:Mayor H. P. Pfeiffer, Commtssioners (MEMBERS
E. A. Thomas, Charles D. Boyle, Bobby J. Burgin and H.Gould Crofoot. PRESENT
MEMBERS OF THE CQMMISSION ABSENT: None. MEMBERS
ABSENT
OTHER CITY OFFICIALS PRESENT: P. V. Werner, City Administrator; Virginia OTHER CITY
Cline, City Clerk; Knox Askins, City Attorney; Robert Cline, Director
of Public Works and H.F.Freeman, Chief of Police. OFFICIALS
PRESENT
PRESIDING: Mayor Pfeiffer. Ipf2ESIDlNG
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1. Minutes of the regular meeting of October 27, 1969 were approved MINUTES
with the following amendment: APPROVED
ITEM NO. 3 - amended to read "Final cost of the paving program
was X31, 836.13.."
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2. Motion was made by Commissioner Burgin„ seconded by Commissioner WEED LIEN
Crofoot that the weed Zien against Lot 15, Block 719 be removed. REMOVED
Commissioner Boyle abstained from voting. Motion canted.
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3. viscussion was held on collecting occupation taxes on vending COLLECTING
machines, juke boxes, cigarette machines and cabarets. Mr. Askins TAXES ON
stated the Ctfy could collect one-half(1/2) of the fee set by COIN MACHINE`
the state. Acfion was tabled pending further study.
Discussion was held on garbage fees charged to trailer parks. TRAILER PARK
Mr. Werner stated the owners of trailer parks are paying $1.5Q GARBAGE FEES
per trailer, per month. Also the question of how trailer owne~s A"ND TAXES
are taxed was discussed. Mr. Askins was asked to furnish the tdx---- -'
office with a letter of legal opinion.
Commissioner Thomas asked why the garbage containers at Sylvan GARBAGE
Beach Park were allowed to remain in the Park during months CONTAINERS
that the Park did not pay for fhe service. Mayor Pfeiffer AT SYLVAN
suggested that Mr. Thomas and P;~r. Werner meet with Mr. Randolph, BEACH PARK
Director of Sylvan Beach Park, to discuss a solution to the
question.
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4. Discussion was held on making adjustments on water bills. The ADJUSTMENT C;
Commission agreed there was no fair way to give adjustments and WATER BILLS
any water registered through a meter must be paid for.
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5. Motion was made by Commiss{over Burgtn, seconded by Commissioner PREPARE
Crofoot that Mr. Ask ins be instructed to prepare an Ordinance ORDINANCE FOR
permitting the closing of streets and alleys as petitioned by S.P. RAILROAD
The Southern Pactfic Railroad, for the purpose of installing an
economatic switching yard, and to be in accordance with Southern
Pacific's letter of October 27, 9969. (See Exhibit 9) Also that
Southern Pacific Railroad shall bear expenses should a referendum
vote be required. Said Ordinance to be effective ninety(90) days
after approval. Motion carried.
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6. Mr. Nathan Crawford and Mr. S. G. Scurlock appeared before the REQUEST TO
Commission in regards to the City deannexing several homes on DEANNEX
West "H" Street. Mayor Pfeiffer stated the Commission would W."N" ST.
take their request under advisement and have a reply for them
by the first regular Commission meeting in December.
TNERE 8E1NG NO FURTHER E3USlNESS AT HAND, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.
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Vi inia Cline, City Clerk
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• 913 FRANKLIN AVE.. P.O. BOX 1319, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77001
D. R. KIRK
GENERAL MANAGER
L. R. SMITH
C. H. NELSON
A6619TA NT GENERAL MANAGERS
Hon. Harold Pfeiffer
Mayor
City of LaPorte
LaPorte, Texas
Dear Mr. Pfeiffer:
PHONE 222-1121
October 27, 1969
File:
348.2 s
Please be referred to resolution by Commissioners of the
City of LaPorte dated September 22, 1969, relative to passing
ordinance authorizing closing of certain streets necessary
for acquisition of property and construction of a small sup-
porting train yard ad,~acent to Southern Pacific main track be-
tween Spencer Highway and Strang.
Southern Pacific Company is willing to meet the following
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1. Southern Pacific will, at its expense, install
flashing lights and gates at Spencer Highway and
Fairmont Parkway.
2. When automatic switching system is installed,
Southern Pacific is willing to install a fence
along the east, south and north sides of yard
property.
3. Southern Pacific agrees to remove and replace
tracks at its expense for installation of sewer
and/or water line crossings in switch yard area.
4. Southern Pacific will not charge City fees for
easements across said property for purpose of
installing sewer and/or water line crossing.
5. Southern Pacific agrees that location of ease-
ments shall be at option of City without inter-
ference with automatic switching equipment.
6. Southern Pacific agrees that equipment installed
after first two tracks are laid shall be of
economatic design similar to Beaumont.
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Hon. Harold Pfeiffer - 2 - 10-27-69
7. Southern Pacific agrees that hump switch shall be
on north end of yard.
Southern Pacific cannot agree to the construction of a
grade separation at either Spencer Highway or Fairmont Parkway
due to the expense involved versus the relatively light traf-
fic on both railroad and streets.
In view of the fact that any proposed ordinance is likely
to be referred to voters, would appreciate your favorable
action to enact the necessary ordinance to permit the closing
of the streets under your proposals with which Southern Facific
can agree which will then permit such acceptance or refection
by the citizens of LaPorte at the earliest opportunity.
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Yours very truly,
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