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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-03-01 Regular Meeting~ ~ r MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING • OF THE LA FORTE CITY COMMISSION, LA FORTE, TEXAS MARCH 1, 19'71 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, ~irector of Public Works; H. F. Freeman, Chief of Police and Jack Oliphant, Fire Chief. MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PRESENT: Walter Roberson, Lois J. Compton, Wm. S. Love, Jr., A. Uel Price and Dallas Aker. PRESIDING: Mayor Smith. + + + Invocation was offered by Commissioner Kibodeaux. 1. Public Hearing to consider the rezoning of 13.33 acres in the Johnson and Loggins tract and 13.88 acres in the F. Bonner Howard tract, Johnson Hunter Survey, from R-1 Residential to "C" Apartment and Commercial. The Public Hearing was opened by Mayor Smith, who stated that the rule would be that all proponents would be permitted to speak first, then all opponents 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 Regular Meeting-3/1/71-continued • , rebruary 11, 1971 and that notices were mailed to all property owners within 200 feet of the property to be rezoned on February 12, 1971. Architects Robert and Richard Husmann spoke in regards to how the property would be developed. They presented a site plan for the proposed apartment complex and stated there would be approximately 250 townhouses with a swimming pool, recreational building and park. Total units would house between 750 and 800 people. Mr. Frank Bonner Howard spoke in favor of the rezoning. Mr. Howard stated his bay front property would be completely surrounded by the development, but he felt that La Porte would benefit tax wise and population wise as it would provide needed housing for the area. No opposition to the rezoning was expressed, but several questions were asked by the following residents of the area: Mr. Carl Lyon Mrs. Elaine Bonner Mrs. Dixie Lincoln Mr. Matthew Greco • Mrs. Fred Carey Mrs. Lois Smith Mayor Smith asked if there were any further comments, and there being none, declared the hearing closed. The Planning and Zoning Commission presented their recommendation to rezone that portion of 13.33 acres in the Johnson Lo~;gins tract south of Little Cedar Bayou and the 13.88 acres in the F. Bonner Howard tract from R-1 Residential to Multiple Family Dwelling only, with no commercial use intended. Motion by Comm. Crofoot, secon~ed b,~T Comm. Burgin to accept the Planning; and Zoning Commissions rec- ommendation as stated above. Motion carried by the following vote: ~Y?~~5: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, .Burgin and Crofoot . NAYS: None. + + + z • 2. lotion by Comm. Kibodeaux, seconded by Comm. Thomas to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 15, 1971 with the following admendment: Regular Meeting-3/1/71-continued • Amend Item '] to read as follows: "The motion as amended carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Burgin and Crofoot. NAYS: None. + + + 3. Mrs. James Godshaw addressed the Commission in regards to stray dogs and cats. Mrs. Godshaw stated she has filed complaints on dogs, but there is no law to protect property owners from cats. She asked if the existing dog ordinance could be amended to also include cats. A lengthy discussion followed and several citizens expressed their concern of dogs and cats running at large. Motion by Comm. Crofoot, seconded by Comm. Thomas that the dog ordinance be amended to include cats. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Burgin and • Crofoot. NAYS: None. + + + 4. Motion by Comm. Thomas, seconded by Comm. Crofoot to accept the low bid of $5,545.58 from Gulf Oil Company to supply the City's requirements of gas- oline and oil products for the coming year. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Burgin and Crofoot. NAYS: None. + + + 5. Motion by to accept to instal 1. • 2. 3. Cow. Burgin, seconded by Comm. Kibodeaux Mr. Cline and Mr. Freeman's recommendation 1 street lights at the following locations: Southeast corner of "D" and Idaho Streets Northwest corner of Crestlane and Broadway Northwest corner of Madison and Broadway 3 Regular Meeting-3/1/71-continued • Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Burgin and Crofoot. NAYS: None. + + + 6. Motion by Comm. Crofoot, seconded by Comm. Thomas to ratify the expenditure of X753.45 for repairs to a police car. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Burgin and Crofoot. NAYS: None. + + + 7. Motion by Comm. Burgin, seconded by Comm. Thomas to accept the Mayor's recommendation to appoint Mrs. Frank Muller and reappoint Mrs. Jesse L. ~lilson • to the Library Board for two year terms. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Burgin and Crofoot. NAYS: None. + + + 8. Mr. Werner reported he had contacted an Insurance Consultant that would examine our present policies to determine if they are the right kind as well as the best buy, also he would make a study of all city facilities to determine insurance needs and make a recommendation. He char es $20.00 per hour and estimated total cost to be 1,250.00. Mayor Smith recommended a committee of three be appointed to make a study of the city's insurance and asked Commissioners Crofoot, Kibodeaux and Fire Marshall Andrew Liska to serve on the committee and report to the Commission at the regular meeting on May 3, 1971. `~' • • Regular Meeting-3/1/71-continued • Motion by Comm. Kibodeaux, seconded by Comm. Burgin to accept the Mayor's recommendation to appoint H. Gould Crofoot, I. J. Kibodeaux and Andrew I,iska as a committee to study the city's insurance needs and present their report at the regular Commission meeting on May 3, 1971. Motion carried by the follow- ing vote: AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Burgin and Crofoot . NAYS: None. + + + LJ 9. Motion by Comm. Burgin, seconded by Comm. Kibodeaux that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. The meeting of the City Commission adjourned at 9:20 P.M. Vi~ginia Cline, City Clerk Approved this 15th day of March, 19?1. i H. Carlos Smith, Mayor