HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-03-02 Regular Meeting
MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
LA PORTS CITY COMMISSION, LA PORTS, TEXAS
MARCH 2, 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 THE 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.
PRESIDING: Mayor Pfeiffer.
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1. Minutes of the regular meeting of February 16,
1970 were approved as presented.
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2. Mr. Werner stated that letters had been mailed
to all property owners abutting the proposed
sewer trunk line from Crestlane, North along
8th Street to the Oak Park Trailer Park. To
date 3 replys have been received; each stating
they thought it was a good thing; did not have
the money at this time and one owner asked if
it could be paid out on time and at what interest
rate.
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3. Mr. Werner stated that he had attended the
meeting with Clear Lake Basin Authority per-
taining to Texas Water duality Board Order No.
69-9. Our portion for W.C.I.D.{~ 56 is $4,020.
This is based on the amount of effluent from
the sewer plant.
Motion was made by Commissioner Boyle, seconded
by Commissioner Thomas that the City pay their
share of X4,020. Motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES:Commissioners Thomas,Boyle,Burgin, and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
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4. Motion was made by Commissioner Boyle, seconded
by Commissioner Burgin that Ordinance No. 848 be
;~ approved as presented. Motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas,Boyle,Burgin and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
CAPTION:
AN ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING A LOCAL REVIEW PROCEDURE
WITH REGARD TO APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED TO THE
TEXAS AIR CONTROL BOARD FOR THE ISSUANCE, AMENDMENT
OR EXTENSION OF VARIANCES; PROVIDING THAT COPIES
OF SUCH APPLICATIONS BE FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS WITH REGARD TO ALL
SUCH APPLICATIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE PROCEDURE OF
SUCH PUBLIC HEARINGS; PROVIDING THAT A REPORT OF
SUCH HEARINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY COM-
MISSION BE FORWARDED TO TIDE TEXAS AIR CONTROL BOARD;
PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED
AS BEING IN CONFLICT WITH ANY PROVISION OF THE TEXAS
CLEAN AIR ACT; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PRO-
VIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
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5. A joint public hearing was called for March 30,
19`]0, with the City Commission and the Planning
and Zoning Commission to consider the re-zoning
of front lot lines of Bayfront property.
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6. Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas, seconded
by Commissioner Crofoot that the Mayor be authorized
to sign the contract with Fairmont Park Homes Assoc.
for garbage collection. Motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas,Boyle,Burgin, and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
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7. Mr. Werner was authorized by the Commission to
attend the College View Municipal Utility District
Board meetings.
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8. Motion was made by Commissioner Crofoot, seconded
by Commissioner Thomas that Ordinance No. 849 be
approved as presented. Motion carried by the
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following vote:
AYES: Commissioners, Thomas,Boyle,Burgin, and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
CAPTION:
AN ORDINANCE ~iPPOINTING A BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
COMPOSED OF THREE MEMBERS; SETTING THE DATE OF ITS FIRST
MEETING; AND PRESCRIBING ITS POWERS AND DUTIES; AND
DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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9. Mr. Askins was asked to contact Mr. Bill Morse,Jr.
in regards to a report on the air easements at
the airport.
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10. Discussion was held in reference to the dissolution
of W.C.I.D. 56. Mr. Werner stated the employees
there would go on the City payroll as of March 1,
1970. The equiptment and vehicles had been added
to our rolls for insurance purposes.
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11. Commissioner Crofoot stated that Fire Marshall
Dickerson has resigned his position as he is
going to Puerto Rico to work. His resignation
will become effective March 9, 1970.
Motion was made by Commissioner Crofoot, seconded
by Commissioner Boyle that Andrew Liska be
appointed acting Fire l'larshall. Motion carried
by the followingtiote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas,Boyle,Burgin, and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
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12. Mr. Werner discussed the HUD program with the
Commission. He suggested that a committee of
civic-minded people be organized to study
La Porte's needs and to recommend programs.
The committee could fully investigate the HUD
program and determine if the City could benefit
as much as it appears. He pointed out several
other areas that needed improvement; the water
and sewer service; expansion of the Police and
Fire Departments; and a permanent street improve-
. ment program. Mr. Werner also suggested voting
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bonds to take care of La Porte's needs.
Mayor Pfeiffer stated that the Commission did
need to take these suggestions under advisement
and study.
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13. A discussion was held on making adjustments on
water bills. As no agreement could be reached
action was tabled.
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14. Mrs. Hank Luyties appeared before the Commission
to request a certified copy of Ordinance 848 for
H. E. P.
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15. Motion was made by Commissioner Boyle, seconded
by Commissioner Crofoot that Ordinance No. 850
be approved as presented. Motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Boyle,Burgin,and Crofoot.
• NAYS: None.
CAPTION:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, CREATING AND ESTABLISHING
A CIVIL DEFENSE ORGANIZATION FOR THE CITY OF LA PORTS
PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF TT3E OFFICES THEREOF;
AND PROVIDING THA'~ I'HE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF LA PORTS
SHALL BE EX OFICIO CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR; AND PRO-
VIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
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16. Fire Chief, Jack Oliphant, appeared before the
Commission in regards to the City purchasing a
pumper truck for the Fire Department. Approximate
cost of the truck and equiptment would be $6,000.
Commissioner Crofoot stated this was not a budgeted
item and suggested action be tabled until a finan-
cial report was available.
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1'7. Motion was made by Commissioner Burgin, seconded
by Commissioner Crofoot that Brookglenn, Section
2 be approved as presented by the Planning and
Zoning Commission. 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, THE MEETING WAS
ADJOURNED.
AT EST:
V' ginia Cline, City Clerk
H.P.Pfei e ayor