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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. + + + 1. Minutes of the regular meeting of February 16, 1970 were approved as presented. + + + 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. + + + 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. + + + 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. + + + 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. + + + 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. + + + 7. Mr. Werner was authorized by the Commission to attend the College View Municipal Utility District Board meetings. + + + 8. Motion was made by Commissioner Crofoot, seconded by Commissioner Thomas that Ordinance No. 849 be approved as presented. Motion carried by the • • 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. + + + 9. Mr. Askins was asked to contact Mr. Bill Morse,Jr. in regards to a report on the air easements at the airport. + + + 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. + + + 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. + + + 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 • • 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. + + + 13. A discussion was held on making adjustments on water bills. As no agreement could be reached action was tabled. + + + 14. Mrs. Hank Luyties appeared before the Commission to request a certified copy of Ordinance 848 for H. E. P. + + + 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. + + + 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. + + + 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. + + + THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS AT HAND, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. AT EST: V' ginia Cline, City Clerk H.P.Pfei e ayor