HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-02-02 Regular MeetingMINUTES - REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
LA PORTS CITY CUMM/SS/ON, LA PORTS, TEXAS
FEBRUARY 2, 9970
7:00 P.M.
MEMBERS OF THE COMM/SS/ON PRESENT: Mayor H.P.Pfeiffer, Commissioners
E. A. Thomas, Charles D. Boyle, Bobby J. Burgin, and H.Gould Crofoot.
MEMBERS OF THE COMM/SS/ON ABSENT: None.
OTNER CITY OFFICIALS PRESENT: P.V. Werner, City Administrator,
Virginia Cline, City Clerk, Knox Askins, City Attorney, Robert Cline,
Director of Public Works, and H. F. Freeman, Chief of Police.
PRESIDING: Mayor Pfeiffer.
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9. Minutes of the regular meeting of January 99, 9970 were
approved as presented.
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2. Mayor Pfeiffer read the proposaC from Mr. Hugh Landrum for
tax apprasial services. REFER TO MINUTES OF January 99, 9970
Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner
Crofoot that the proposal be accepted as read. Motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Boyle, Burgin, and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
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3. Judge George Counts gave a short report on the re-organization
of the local Welfare Board. Judge Counts stated the Committee
was presently working toward getting various agencies to
set up offices in La Porte.
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4. Rev. Gus Browning appeared before the Commission in regards
to setting up a program whereby the Peen age youth would be
permitted by the City Commission and the Chief of Police to
ride in patrol cars, so that they may see first hand the
workings of the Police Department.
Minutes
Approved.
Hugh Landrum
Proposal
Welfare
Committee
Report
Youth on
Patrol
Program
A lengthly discussion was held on the project.
Mayor Pfeiffer asked the Ctty Attorney to discuss the matter
with the City's insurance carriers to see if the City could
pursue the project.
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5. Mayor Pfeiffer read a letter from the Houston Natural Gas
Company, stating that gas rates would increase approximately
5~ by March 1, 9970.
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6. Mr. Werner stated the school had requested a street light
on "J" Street.
Mayor Pfeiffer stated there were several items the Commission
needed to discuss with the School Board in addition to the
street Light request.
Mr. Werner was instructed to contact the School Board and
arrange a meeting between them and the Commission.
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7. Commissioner Thomas asked about a financial report from the
City. Mr. Werner presented the Commission with a quarterly
report prepared by Ad Valorem Records.
Mr. Eugene Hovey, City Auditor, stated the yearly audit should
be completed by February 13th. Mr. Hovey suggested a workshop
session with the Commission when the audit is completed.
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8. Mr. Ed Barlow, Consulting Engineer, presented a report to the
Commission relative to furnishing sewer service to the section
north of Crest Lane. Total estimated cost was approximately
X75, 000.00.
Commissioner Boyle recommended further study be made, exploring
the use of a lift station, thereby reducing overall cost.
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9. Mrs. Jennie Riley appeared before the Commission in regards
to the Black Youth Club of La Porte Nigh School soliciting
funds for a special program to be presented February 11, 1970
at the La Porte High School Auditorium celebrating National
Negro History Week. Mrs. Riley stated the Club needed about
,75.00 for expenses of stage props programs, and entertain-
ment.
Mayor Pfeiffer asked Mr. Werner to write a letter of
recommendation for the Club.
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Houston
Natural Gas
Rate increa=
School Boa.-~
Request for
St. light.
inane ial
eport
equested by
r. Thomas.
Ed Barlow
Report on
Sewer line
N. of Crest
Lane
lack Youth
lub request
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90. Fire Chtef, Jack Oliphant, appeared before the Commission in mer enc
regards to the housing of the Emergency Corp vehicle and g y
orp
equipment.
After a lengthly discussion with Mr. .Oliphant in regards to
insurance for the vehicle and operation of the Emergency
Corp, Mayor Pfeiffer stated the ConNnisston and the Emergency
Corp needed to get together and decide what should be done.
He asked Mr. Oliphant to set up a meeting between the
Commission and the Emergency Corp.
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99. Motion was made by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner H,C.W.C.I.D.
Crofoot that Mr. Ask ins be authorized to write a letter to the #56 Bonds
Attorney General stating that the City of La Porte approves Approved.
the issuance of up to $960,000.00 Harris County Water Control
and Improvement District, No. 56 Bonds; bonds to mature ,5,000.00
each year 9975 through 9980; and $90,000.00 each year 9989
Through 9993; the first .995,000.00 of these bonds to bear
interest at 63~ ~ and be optional twenty years from their
date at par and accrued interest; the last X45,000.00 to bear
interest at 8% and be optional ten years from their date at par
and accrued interest. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Boyle, Burgin, and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
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92. Motion was made by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner Injuction
Crofoot that Mr. Askins be authorized to drop proceedings of the Suit against
injunction suit against College View Municipal Utility District.. C. V. h1. U.D.
Motion carried by the following vote: Dropped.
AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Boyle, Burgin, and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
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93. Motion was made by Commissioner Crofoot, seconded by Commissioner Notice of
Thomas that notice of a Public Hearing and joint meeting with Public Hearin
the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Commission be Ratified.
ratified. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Boyle, Burgin, and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
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THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS AT HAND,
ATT ST:
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Vir inia Cline, City Clerk
THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.
H. P.Pfeiffe M r
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