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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-02-16 Regular Meeting• / MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING OF THE LA PORTE CITY COMMISSION, LA PORTE, TEXAS FEBRUARY 16, 1970 7:00 P.M. MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION PRESENT: Mayor H. P. Pfeiffer, Commissioners E.A.Thomas, Charles D. Boyle, Bobby J. Burgin, and H. Gould Crofoot. MEMBERS OF TF?E COMMISSION ABSENT: None. OTHER 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. MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PRESENT: Walter Roberson, Chairman, Ken Adams, and Mrs. Lois Compton. 1. Minutes of the regular meeting of February 2, 1970 and the special meeting of February 9, 1970 were approved as presented. 2. Public Hearing to determine whether to re-zone Blocks 1,2,14,15,and 16, Nebraska Syndicate (Bay Meadows) from R-1 Residential to Mobile Home Park. The Public Hearing was opened by Mayor Pfeiffer, who stated that all proceedings would be recorded on tape and that the rule would be that the Petitioners and others appearing on behalf of the re-zoning would be permitted to speak first, then any that opposed the re-zoning would be permitted to speak. It was ascertained that notices to all property owners within 200 feet of the property to be re- zoned were mailed on January 26,1970, and that a Public Notice of this hearing was published in the official newspaper of the city on January 29,1970. Commissioner Boyle stepped down from the Commission and did not participate as a member of the Commission in the discussion or consideration of re-zoning of the Bay Meadows Subdivision. Commissioner Boyle introduced Mr. William E. Baker, president of Gulf Coast Mobile Homes Inc. Mr. Baker • showed a film on Mobile Home Parks and presented plans for the proposed park. Mr. Frank R. Boyle, Sr. spoke in favor of the re- zoning, stating he was very much impressed with Mr. Baker's plans and thought the park would be a good thing for La Porte. H. Carlos Smith asked if lots were to be sold. Mr. Baker stated that lots would not be sold. No objections to the proposed zoning were rendered. Mayor Pfeiffer asked if there were any further comments and there being none, he declared the hearing closed. The Planning and Zoning Commission then voted to recommend the proposed zoning. Motion was made by Commissioner Burgin, seconded by Commissioner Thomas that Blocks 1, 2,14,15, and 16, Nebraska Syndicate be re-zoned from R-1 Residential to Mobile Home Park to be developed in accordance with the City Ordinance controlling Mobile Home Parks, also that portions of 16th Street, Fairlane, and 14th Street be dedicated streets. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Burgin and Crofoot. NAYS: None. 3. Mr. Ed Barlow, Consulting Engineer, presented a report to the Commission on extending city sewerage service to Outlot #28.(See exhibt 1) Total estimated cost being X73,000. Mayor Pfeiffer stated that H. Carlos Smith, engineer employed by Mr. Lawler, has prepaired a cost estimate of $56,300. Mayor Pfeiffer suggested that. Mr. Barlow and Mr. Smith compare figures. Mr. Smith and Mr. Barlow retired to another room and returned later in the meeting with a reconciled figure of $64,400. After discussing the possibilities of a federal grant and other sources of financing the project, Commissioner Boyle recommended that property owners be notified by letter of the cost to make the service available to them and that Mr. Barlow be authorized to contact HUD. 4. Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by • Commissioner Boyle that the following persons be appointed to the Library Board: Dr. W. R. Davison ________--2 year term Mrs. Jim Martin --2 year term Mrs. Jesse L. Wilson ------- to fill the unexpired term of Archie Pinkney. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Boyle, Burgin, and Crofoot. NAYS: None. 5. Mr. Werner stated. there were 2 meetings being held b.y the Clear Lake Basin Authority pe,:taining to the compliance with Texas Water Quality Board Crder No. 69-6. The first meeting to be held on Tuesday, February 17,1970 at 9:30 a.m. Since the city has annexed Fair- mont Park, we are involved in the effluent from their sewer plant finding its way into Clear Lake and someone from the city should attend these meetings. Mayor Pfeiffer asked Mr. Werner to attend the first meeting. Commissioner Thomas stated that he could also attend the meeting. 6. Mr. Werner stated that since we now have Workmen's Compensation, there is a need for some changes in the employees hospitalization insurance and he would like for the Mayor to appoint someone to work with him to make a study and recommend changes. Mayor Pfeiffer appointed Commissioners Thomas and Burgin, since their term of office is not up until next year. 7. Mayor Pfeiffer asked Commissioner Boyle if he had any recommendations for the water adjustment. Commissioner Boyle stated that he was working on some- thing now and would have a recommendation at the next meeting. 8. Motion was made by Commissioner Burgin, seconded by Commissioner Crofoot that residents in the disannexed area of Outlots 482 to 490 be notified by letter that the city will no longer maintain a street light .~ • in their area as of March 1, 1970. Motion carried by the followingtiote: AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Boyle, Burgin,and Crofoot. NAYS: None. 9. Mayor Pfeiffer read a letter from Mr. L. R. Rigby requesting permission to place a house-trailer at Colonial Drive-In Theatre, 816 Crest Lane, La Porte. Mayor Pfeiffer stated that in compliance with City Ordinance No. 780, the request would be denied. 10. Mr. Werner presented a tabulation of bids received in hip office on February 16, 1970 for one year's supply of Gasoline Diesel Fuel, Lubricating Oils; Cleaning Solvent, ~erosene and Various Greases. Motion was made by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner Thomas that the low bid from Gulf Oil Company be accepted. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Thomas,Boyle,Burgin, and Crofoot. 11. Mrs. Lois Compton appeared before the Commission and. suggested that members o~ the Planning ~.nd Zoning Commission be contacted to see if they want to continue serving on the Commission. Mrs. Compton stated that with the annexed areas there would be quite a bit of work for the Planning and Zoning Commission and it was important that members attend the meetings. Mayor Pfeiffer asked Mr. Werner to contact members of the Planning and Zoning Commission to see if they can continue to serve on the Commission and if not new members would be appointed. THERE BEING NO FURTI?rR BUSINESS AT HAND, THE MEETING j~TAS ADJOURNED. ~T.P.Pfeiffe , or • . EDGAR C. BARLOW ~c ASSOCIATES Consulting Engineers 714 E. SOUTHMORE • 713 473-8821 PASADENA, TEXAS 77502 February 13, 1970 To the Honorable Mayor and City Commission City of La Porte P.O. Box 1115 La Porte, Texas 77571 Gentlemen: This office has recently completed a review of extending city sewerage service to Outlot ~f28 currently being occupied by the Lawler Mobile Home Park. This study includes a review of three possible methods for serving this area. For ease of review and evaluation we will hereafter refer to the three studies as Methods A, B, and C. . Method A provides a gravity flow interceptor sewer line capable of serving this area without benefit of a lift station. The total estimated cost of this improvement. is $73,000. It is felt that the Federal Government would favorably review a grant application to assist the city with the construction of this program. If this is true, the federal participation would be in the amount of $24,300 leaving a balance of $48,700 as the total development cost to be absorbed by the city. Method B describes a gravity sewer line capable of serving the territory between the cities existing lift station and Outlot ~~28. The fluid gen- erated within Outlot ~~28 would still require a lift station in order to use this line. The cost of this program is estimated to be $59,500 with the possible federal participation applying only to a small part of the total project. This being the case, the city could expect a federal grant in the amount of $4,650 leaving a balance of $54,850 to be expended by the City of La Porte. Method C describes a lift station and force main necessary to connect Outlot 428 to the cities existing sewer system. This program would serve only Outlot ~~28 and could be accomplished at a total cost of $28,700. This program would not receive any form of federal participation. Method B would allow the city tb serve Outlot ~f28 and the territory ad- jacent to this line routing. The cost to theeity for this line would be more than that required for the larger line. This is a result of the grant applying to only the larger lines described by the program. C Exhibit 1 • • Method C would provide service to only Outlot 428. The property ad- jacent to the force main could not be served by this program. In view of the above, this firm recommends that the facilities described as Method Abe placed into service. This program would allow the city to serve the acreage between San Jacinto day and the railroad track in the future. An additional advantage lies in the fact that the piping system as described is capable of handeling high-density developments which are a very real possibility in this area. We hope that this information will be helpful in assisting you with this project. If we can provide you with additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us. Sincerely yours, Edgar C. Barlow, P.E. ECB:bw