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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-08-03 Regular MeetingMINUTES - REGULAR MEETING OF THE LA FORTE CITY COMMISSION, LA FORTE, TE%AS AUGUST 3, 1970 7:00 P. M. MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION PRESENT: Manor H. Carlos Smith, Commissioners E.A.Thomas, I.J.Kibodeaux, 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; H. F. Freeman, Chief of Police. PRESIDING: Mayor Smith. + + + Invocation waa given by Commissioner Crofoot. 1. Minutes of the regular meeting of July 20, 1970 were approved as presented. + + +. 2. Mr. Jamies Gawlik, Architect, presented plans for an addition to the Northside Recreation Building. Mr. Gawlik stated the estimated cost of the building was $16, 050. Motion by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Crofoot to table action until the Commission had time to study the plans for any additions or changes. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Burgin and Crofoot. NAYS: None. + + + • ~ z 3, A lengthly discussion was held on the request of Chemsoil Engineers to operate a landfill for industrial waste Type II materials, in Outlot 1'] of the Nebraska Syndicate. Motion by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Crofoot that the request be denied. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Ribodeaux, Burgin and Crofoot. NAYS: None. + + + 4. Mrs. Emma Smith addressed the Commission in regards to the closin of twenty (20) feet of "X" Street and forty ~40) feet of Park Avenue in Block 13?3, I,a Porte. Mrs. Smith presented a petition signed by other property owners in the area agreeing to the closing of these streets. Motion by Commissioner Crofoot, seconded by Commissioner Burgin to table action on Mrs. Smith's request until the City had the oppor- tunity to determine where water and sewer lines would be installed in the area. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Burgin and Crofoot. NAYS: None. + + + ~ The request of the Za Porte Police Posse for permission to use the old garbage disposal area for a rodeo arena was postponed until the next meeting. + + + 6. The request of Mrs. Mineola Walker to build a rodeo arena on North Broadway was referred to the City Inspector. + + + ?. Commissioner Thomas stated a Public Hearing was being held in Austin on August 11, 1970 in regards to the DuPont Company's proposed disposal wells at the La Porte plant and suggested the Commission send a representa- tive to the hearing. Mr. Norm Walner, plant manager, and fir. Bob Sterns of DuPont were present to answer question from the Commission and to explain how the wells would be operated. Motion by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Kibodeaux that Mr. Werner be authorized to attend the hearing. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Burgin and Crofoot. NAYS: None. + + + 8. Motion by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Kibodeaux to adopt Ordinance No. 862 as read. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Burgin and Crofoot. NAYS: None. CAPTION: AN ORDINANCE REQUESTING THE TEXAS HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT TO APPROVE AND MAINTAIN A BUSINESS ALTERNATE-LOOP HIGHWAY ON OLD STATE HIGHWAY 146 IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE UPON COMPLETION OF NEW STATE HIGHWAY 146; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. + + + 9. Motion by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Kibodeaux authorizing the City Administrator to submit application for park sites to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Depart- ment. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Burgin and Crofoot. NAYS: None. + + + THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS AT HAND, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. t est ~ ~ >3 ~ H. Carlos Smith, Mayor V' ginia Cline, City Clerk MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING OF THE LA PORTS CITY COMMISSION, LA PORTS, TEXAS AUGUST 17, 19']0 7:00 P. M. MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION PRESENT: Mayor H. Carlos Smith, Commissioners E.A.Thomas, I.J.Kibodeaux, 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; H. F. Freeman, Chief of Police. MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PRESENT: Mrs. Lois Compton, A. Uel Price, Wm. S. Love, Jr. and Dallas Aker. PRESIDING: Mayor Smith. + + + Invocation was given by Commissioner Thomas. 1. Minutes of the regular meeting of August 3, 1970 were approved as presented. + + + 2. A Public Hearing was held before the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Commission to consider amending Section 13-201, Subpara- graph (2), of the City of La Porte Zoning Ord. No. 780. The Public Hearing was opened by Mayor Smith who stated that all proceedings would recorded on tape and those wishing to speak in favor of ~ ~ z the amendment would speak first, then any that opposed the amendment would be permitted to speak. It was ascertained that a Public Notice of this hearing was published in the official newspaper of the City on July 30, August 6, and August 13, 1970. Mayor Smith read the following recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission: That City Ordinance No. 780 be changed to read "duplex dwellings can be built in Zones R-I and R-2 by special permit only". The following persons spoke in favor of the amendment Mrs. John Cutler, Barbara Geisleman, Barney Giles, Eugene Meeks, R. J. Terry, Mrs. Geo. Speck, Mrs. Frank Hunt, J. J. Cunningham, Norman Neville, Mrs. Fritz Wilson, Mrs. Evelyn Richards, Stan Hootman, A. H. Viebig, Dorothy Brandon, Mrs. Baird, Thomas Litchenstein, B. L.Fry and Mrs. DeLosSantos. Those speaking against the amendment were Eric Lowenthal and John Fullerton. Mayor Smith 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 amendment. Motion by Commissioner Crofoot, seconded by Commissioner Thomas to adopt Ordinance No. 780-G as read. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Burgin and Crofoot. NAYS: None. CAPTION: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 780, THE CITY CAF LA PORTE ZONING ORDINANCE, PASSED AND APPROVED ON FEBRUARY 5, 1968, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. + + + 3. Motion by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Crofoot authorizing Mr. James Gawlik, Architect, to proceed with plans for the addition to the Northside Civic Center Building and approving a contract with Mr. Gawlik. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Burgin and Crofoot. NAYS: None. + + + 4. Motion by Commissioner Crofoot, seconded by Commissioner Burgin permitting the La Porte Police Posse use of the former garbage dis- posal area for a rodeo arena, subject to a suitable lease. Motion carried by the follow- ing vote: AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Burgin and Crofoot. NAYS: None. + + + 5 Discussion was held and a vote taken by ballot for the selection of an Engineer. Motion by Commission Thomas, seconded b9 Commissioner Kibodeaux that as a result of the votes cast, Baytown Engineering Co. be hired for engineering services. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Burgin and Crofoot. NAYS : Trion e . + + + 6. Mr. Ed Barlow, Consulting Engineer, read bids received in the office of the City Administrator on August 17, 1970 at 4:30 P.M. for improvements on the sewer plant. They were as follows: G. G. Love $45,073.00 Mabry 85,640.00 Tidal Construction 52,411.00 George Cox 55,000.00 t« Couch 62,000.00 The Commission recommened that Mr. Barlow investigate the low bid from Mr. Love. 3 + + + • 7. Motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner Crofoot to postpone for additional study the request from Baytown Limousine Service for a franchise to serve the La Porte area with limousine service to the airport. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Burgin and Crofoot. NAYS: None. + + + 8. Motion by Commissioner Burgin, seconded by ~'ommissio ner Thomas to disapprove the assuming of the cost of the guard light on Y Street. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Burgin and Crofoot. NAYS: None. + + + 9. lliscussion was held on a request by the School Board for street lights at the High School and Baker Elementary. Motion by Commissioner Burgin, seconded by Commissioner Crofoot to table action pending further study. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES:Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Burgin and Crofoot. NAYS: None. + + + 10. Motion by Commissioner Burgin, seconded by Commissioner Crofoot to approve payment of $747.00 to Mr. Bill Morse, Attorney, for air easement cost, subject to approval and verification by Mr. Askins. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Burgin and Crofoot. NAYS: None. + + + • • 11. Motion b9 Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Crofoot to obtain a release from Herbert Bernard and pay $191.10 medical bills not covered by insurance. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Burgin and Crofoot. NAYS: None. + + + 12. Motion by Commissioner Burgin, seconded by Commissioner Crofoot to adopt Ordinance No. 863 as read. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Burgin and Crofoot. NAYS: None. CAPTION AN ORDINANCE DISANNEXING CERTAIN TERRITORY HERETOFORE ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF LA PORTS; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. + + + 13. Motion by Commissioner Crofoot, seconded by Commissioner Burgin to approve Industrial District Contract with Air Products Inc. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Burgin and Crofoot. NAYS: None. + + + 14. Motion by Commissioner Burgin, seconded by Commissioner Crofoot that the City Commission meetings for the month of September be held on the second and fourth Mondays and4.that a Public Hearing on the budget be held on the second Monday, September 14, 1970. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Burgin and Crofoot. NAYS: None. + + + • 15. Motion by Commissioner Commissioner Thomas to Marquart as the school $175 per month. Motion ing vote: Crofoot, seconded by approve hiring J. W. crossing guard for carried by the follow- AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Ribodeaux, Burgin and Crofoot. NAYS: None. + + + 16. Motion by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Ribodeaux authorizing the Mayor to sign a resolution to the County Commissioners Court requesting the opening and improvements of Crestlane. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Ribodeaux, Burgin and Crofoot. NAYS: None. + + + THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS AT HAND, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. Attest : ~ H. CARI,OS SMITH, MAYOR V ginia Cline, City Clerk