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MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING
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LA FORTE CITY COMMISSION, LA FORTE, TEXAS
JUNE 21, 1971
7:00 P.M.
MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION PRESENT: Mayor H. Carlos Smith,
Commissioners E. A. Thomas, I. J. Kibodeaux, G. E, Sampson
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 Smith.
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Invocation was offered by Commissioner Thomas.
1. Mayor Smith presented a certificate of appreciation
to Bobby J. Burgin for the four years he had served
as Commissioner.
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2. Motion by Comm. Thomas, seconded by Comm. Kibodeaux
to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
June 7, 1971 as presented. Motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Sampson
and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
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3. Motion by Comm. Thomas, seconded by Comm. Kibodeaux
to suspend the order of business to take up an item
• not on the agenda. Motion carried by the following
vote:
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• AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Sampson
and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
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4. Motion by Comm. Thomas, seconded by Comm. Kibodeaux
that a new garbage and trash rate ordinance be
prepared by Mr. Askins and Mr. Thomas and presented
for Commission approval at the next meeting. Motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Sampson
and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
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5. Motion by Comm. Thomas, seconded by Comm. Kibodeaux
authorizing Mr. Bill Morse, Attorney, to proceed
with negotiations and condemnation proceedings to
secure lots 1 thru 4, 15 thru 17, 25 thru 28 in
dock 267, Town of La Porte, for a city park.
Motion carried by the following vote:
• AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Sampson
and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
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6. Mr. James Spradling addressed the Commission in
regards to the seriousness of vandalism in the area.
Mr. "'pradling stated he felt the police department
was doing a fine job, but the problem was the
responsibility of parents and suggested that the
Police Chief publish some newspaper articles on
the subject.
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7. Motion by Comm. Sampson, seconded by Comm. Crofoot
to adopt Resolution 71-09 as read. Motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Kibodeaux, Sampson and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAINED: Commissioner Thomas
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• CAPTION:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF THE SUM
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• OF FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS ($400.00) TO THE DEPARTMENT
OF HEALTH, RECREATION, AND SANITATION, FROM THE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
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8. Motion by Comm. Sampson, seconded by Comm. Thomas
to ratify the termination of the position of
City Administrator as of September 30, 1971.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux and Sampson.
NAYS: Commissioner Crofoot.
Mayor Smith stated although he has no official
vote, he would like for the minutes to reflect
his voting against the motion.
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9. Mayor Smith read reports on insurance coverage of
city equiptment and facilities, garbage and trash
collection and delinquent water billing.
• Mayor Smith stated Comm. Thomas's motion had taken
care of the garbage and trash report.
Comm. Kibodeaux stated he would have a recommendation
on the delinquent water billing at the next meeting.
Motion by Comm. Thomas, seconded by Comm. Kibodeaux
to postpone for additional study the insurance report.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Sampson
and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
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10. Comm. Crofoot read the following bids received
June 21, 1971 at 4:30 P.M. for a police car.
Joe Camp r'ord X3,349.99
Jay Marks Chevrolet 3,098.00
Motion by Comm. Crofoot, seconded by comm. Sampson
to accept the low bid from Jay Marks Chevrolet.
Motion carried by the following vote:
• AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Sampson
and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
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• 11. Comm. Crofoot read the following bids received for
remodeling the police office:
Moore & Moore £1,315.00
La Porte construction 1,205.00
Motion by Comm. Crofoot, seconded by Comm. Kibodeaux
to accept the low bid from La :Forte Construction.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Sampson
and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
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12. Mayor Smith reed an ordinance allowing Municipal
Court fines to be paid by installment. Motion by
Comm. Sampson, seconded by Comm. Thomas to postpone
the ordinance for additional study. Motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Sampson
and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
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13. Motion by Comm. Kibodeaux, seconded by Comm. Crofoot
to have engineering plans prepared and to accept bids
for both labor and materials and on labor only, with
the city furnishing the material, July 12, 191 at
x:00 P.M., for water and sewer service to thirty-one
C31) new homes being built by Mr. Akard Beall of
Lakewood Development Company. Motion carried by
the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Sampson
and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
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14. Discussion was held on resubmitting the bond issue.
Mayor Smith stated if the Commission agreed to
resubmitting the bond issue, it should be done
before October, 191. He pointed out several
things the city needs to do and cannot because
of insufficient funds. He stated unless a bond
proposal can be passed the city will be forced
to raise taxes.
• Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux and Sampson
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• stated they felt the citizens have shown they
do not want a bond issue passed at this time.
All agreed that the bond proposal should be
resubmitted at a later time.
Motion by Comm. Crofoot, seconded by Comm. Kibodeaux
to postpone for additional study the resubmitting
of the bond issue. Motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Sampson
and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
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15. Motion by Comm. Thomas, seconded by Comm. Kibodeaux
that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried.
The meeting of the City Commission was adjourned at 9:U(? P.M.
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V' ginia Cline, City Clerk
Approved this 12th day
of July, 19'71.
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H. Carlos Smith, Mayor
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