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MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
LA PORTS CITY COMMISSION, LA PORTS, TEXAS
DECEMBER 7, 1970
7:00 P.M.
MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION PRESENT: P'}ayor 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 PRESEPvT: P.V.Werner, City Administrator;
Virginia Cline, City Clerk; .Knox Askins, City Attorney;
Robert Cline, Director of Public Works and R, R. Hall,
Asst Chief of Police.
MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING ATZD ZONINCr COMI`".ISSION PRESENT
Mrs. Lois Compton, Wm. S. Love and Walter Roberson.
PRESIDING: Mayor Smith.
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Invocation was offered by Commissioner Crofoot.
1. A Public Hearing was }zeld before the Planning and
Zoning Commission and the City Commission to consider,
1) zoning of areas 1, 2, 3, and 11 in Fairmont Park
?_) rezoning of approximately 34.74 acre tract of land,
bounded by the South lines of West "M" Street on the
North; by Little Cedar Bayou on the East; by the North
line of `vJest "0" Street on the South; and by a south-
erly projection of the center line of the alley in
Block 1150, TOWN of LA PORTS, on t}le Wast and owned
by the Wharton i~ieems Estate, from Residential to
Commercial.
The Public Hearing was opened by Mayor Smith who
stated that all proponents would speak_ first, then
all opponents would speak secondly.
A brief discussion was held on the locations of the
areas in Fairmont Park being zoned and the purpose
for the zoning. Mrs. Compton stated the zoning action
was necessary because Fairmont Park was annexed by
La Porte.
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Mayor Smith asked if there were any further comments
on the proposed zoning in Fairmont Park. There being
none, he declared the hearing on zoning in Fairmont
Park closed.
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Mayor Smith then called for the second request of the
Public Hearing, to rezone 34.74 acres of the Wharton
Weems Estate from Residential to Commercial.
Mayor Smith asked if there was anyone to speak in favor
of the rezoning.
Mr. F. Carrington `deems, the Petitioner, addressed the
hearing and stated he plans to build apartments and
townhouses on the property.
Mayor Smith asked if there were any further comments
and there being none, declared the hearing; closed.
The PlanninET and Zoning Commission then voted to
recommend the proposed rezoning. (See exhibt 1)
Motion by Commissioner Crofoot, seconded. by Commissioner
Hurgin that areas 1, 2, 3, and 11 in Fairmont Park be
zoned Commercial. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas,Kibodeaux,Burgin and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
Motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner
Thomas to rezone 34.74 acres of the Weems tract from
Residential to Commercial. Motion carried by the follow-
ing vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas,Kibodeaux,Burgin and Crofoot.
NAYS.: None.
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2. Motion by Comm. Burgin, seconded by Comm. Thomas to
approve the minutes of the regular meeting of November
16, 1970 and the special meeting of November 30, 1970
as presented. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas,Kibodeaux,Burgin and Crofoot.
NAYS: .None.
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3. Mr_. H. P. Pfeiffer addressed the Commission in regards
to the city's recreational programs and to ask about
municipal contracts between Za Porte and the surround-
ing cities.
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Discussion was held on the recreational programs and
the City's association with the La Porte Area Neighbor-
hood Center.
Mrs. Evelyn Kennedy, director of the Center, stated
she would like to meet with the Commission to discuss
the program with them.
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4. Mrs. Jack Lawler addressed the Commission in regards
to Commission approval for the newly formed steering
committee on drug abuse. Mrs. Lawler stated the committee
has approval from the Governors office and is a statewide
program.
Motion by Comm. Thomas, seconded by Comm. Crofoot endorsing
the committees action on drug abuse. Motion carried by
the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas,Kibodeaux,Burgin and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
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5. Motion by Comm. Crofoot, seconded by Comm. Thomas
authorizing Mr. Askins to prepare an ordinance
approving Baytown Limousine Service to operate in
La Porte. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas,Kibodeaux,Burgin and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
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6. Motion by Comm. Thomas, seconded by Comm. Kibodeaux
to accept the high bid of $563.32 from H. P. Pfeiffer
for the sale of a surplus map table and transit. Motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas,Kibodeaux,Burgin and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
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7. Motion by Comm. Kibodeaux, seconded by Comm. Thomas
to ratify the purchase of a chlorinator for the
Fairmont Park sewerage treatment plant. Motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas,Kibodeaux,Burgin and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
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8. Motion by Comm. Thomas, seconded by Comb. Kibodeaux
to ratify payment of $864.00 to Du ose Construction
i Co. for extension of a water line at the airport with
75/ of the payment being made from the airport fund.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas,Kibodeaux,Burgin and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
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9. Motion by Comm. Thomas, seconded by Comm. Kibodeaux
to postpone for additional study the request from
Mr. George Johnson for the City to deed a portion
of the alley in lots 1 and 2, block 22, Bayfront
Addition. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas,Kibodeaux,Burgin and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
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10. Motion by Comm. Crofoot, seconded by Comm. Burgin
that the City advertise for bids to be received on
December 30, 1970 for an ambulance and patrol car.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas,Kibodeaux,Burgin and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
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11. Motion by Comm. Thomas, seconded by Comm. Kibodeaux
that a Public Hearing be called for December 21, 1970
at 7:00 P.P'~. to hear an application from Air Products
and Chemicals Inc. for a petition of variance. Motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas., Kibodeaux,Burgin and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
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12. Motion by Comm. Burgin, seconded by Comm. Kibodeaux to
approve including in the specifications for painting
the water tower at Fairmont Park, the name "Fairmont"
in smaller letters under the name "La Porte" and for
the extra expense to be paid by Mr. Robroy Carroll.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas,Kibodeaux,Burgin and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
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13. Motion by Comm. Burgin, seconded by Comm. Crofoot
to postpone for additional study the request from
A and W Enterprises to pave First Street between
"F" and "G" Streets. Motion carried by the follow-
ing vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas,Kibodeaux,Burgin and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
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14. Motion by Comm. Kibodeaux, seconded by Comm. Thomas
to postpone for additional study estimate payment
No. 2 in the amount of $15,863.30 to Don Love, Inc.
for sewer treatment plant improvements. Motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas,Kibodeaux,Burgin and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
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15. Motion by Comm. Burgin, seconded by Comm. Kibodeaux
to adopt Ordinance No. 869 as read. Motion carried by
the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas,Kibodeaux,Burgin and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
CAPTION:
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF TWENTY THOUSAND
DOLLARS($20,000.00) FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE
"LA PORTS UTILITY DISTRICT SPECIAL ACCOUNT"; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
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16. Motion by Comm. Thomas, seconded by Comm. Crofoot to
suspend the order of business to take up an item
not on the agenda. Motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas,Kibodeaux,Burgin and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
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17. Mr. Werner stated bids had been received for the
building addition at the North Side Civic Center.
They were as follows:
Moore and Moore X22,560.00
Cinco Building; Corp. 18,962.00
Mr. Werner stated the bids received were for a six foot
awning and sidewalk, but the specifications called for
an eight foot awning and sidewalk. Cinco had submitted
a bid of $19,28.00 on the eight foot awning and sidewalk.
Motion by Comm. Thomas, seconded by Comm. Kibodeaux to
postpone for additional study acceptance of the bids.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas,Kibodeaux,Burgin and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
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18. Motion by Comm. Kibodeaux, seconded by Comm. Crofoot
that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried.
The meeting of the City Commission adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
V' ginia Cline, City Clerk
Approved this 21st day of
December, 19?0.
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H.. Carlos Smith, Mayor
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