HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-08-23 Regular Meeting• •
MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING
• OF THE
LA PORTE CITY COMMISSION, LA PORTE, TEXAS
AUGUST 23, 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, ~irector of Public Works and H. F. Freeman,
Chief of Police.
• MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PRESENT:
Wm. S. Love, Jr., A. Uel Price and Mrs. Lois Compton.
PRESIDING: Mayor Smith.
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Invocation was offered by Commissioner Sampson.
1. Public Hearing to consider the rezoning of
1) Block 333 and the east half of Block 334
from R-2 Residential to Townhouse Construction,
2) Block 47 from R-1 Residential to "C" for
Apartment Construction.
The Public Hearing was opened by Mayor Smith, who
stated the rule would be that the Petitioners and
proponents would be permitted to speak first, then
any opponents would be permitted to speak.
• It was ascertained that notices to all property
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• owners within 200 feet of the property under
consideration for rezoning were mailed on
.August 5, 1971, and that a Public Notice of
this hearing was published in the official
newspaper of the city on August 5, 1971.
Mr. Frank R. Boyle, Sr. spoke for
of Block 333 and the east half of
Mr. Boyle stated the west half of
was already zoned commercial and
Mr. Fred Westergren, had definate
construct Townhouse Apartments on
the rezoning
Block 334.
Block 334
the Petitioner,
plans to
the two blocks.
Mayor Smith asked if there were any opponents to
the rezoning of Block 333 and the east half of
Block 334. There being none, he declared the
hearing closed.
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Mayor Smith then called for the second request
of the Public Hearing, the rezoning of Block 47
from R-1 Residential to "C" Commercial for
Apartment construction.
• Mr. Harrison McDonald, the Petitioner, stated
his preliminary plans were to build ten four
unit buildings on the block.
Comm. Thomas asked about recreation facilities
for children.
Mr. McDonald stated the plans did not include
a playground area, but he would consider it in
final planning.
Mayor Smith asked if there were any opponents to
the request.
Comm. Thomas stated he had received a telephone
call from Mr. Allen Hays who owned property
across the street from the block to be rezoned.
Mr. Hays was unable to attend the meeting and
he is opposed to the rezoning and of apartments
being built on the block. Mr. Thomas stated he
had assured Mr. Hays that he would express his
objections to the rezoning at the meeting.
Mayor Smith asked if there were any further comments
and there being none, declared the hearing closed.
• The Planning and Zoning Commission presented the
following recommendations:
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• 1. Block 333 and east half of Block 334 be
rezoned from R-2 to Commercial for
Townhouse Construction.
2. Block 4~ be rezoned from R-1 Residential
to Commercial for Apartment Construction.
Motion by Comm. Sampson, seconded by Comm. Thomas
that Block 333 and the east half of Block 334
be rezoned from R-2 Residential to Commercial for
Townhouse Construction. Motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Sampson
and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
Motion by Comm. Sampson, seconded by Comm. Thomas
to postpone for additional study the rezoning of
Block 47. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux and Sampson.
NAYS: Commissioner Crofoot.
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2. Motion by Comm. Crofoot, seconded by Comm. Kibodeaux
to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
August 9, 1971 and the special meeting of August 16,
1971 as presented. Motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Sampson
and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
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3. Johnny Busch, of Baytown Engineering, addressed the
Commission in regards to bids received for water
and sewer line extensions and services. Mr. Busch
recommended accepting the low bid from Shuman Dirt
and Ditching Service.
Motion by Comm. Kibodeaux, seconded by Comm. Thomas
to accept the low bid from Shuman Dirt and Ditching
• Service and the Mayor be authorized to sign the con-
tract. 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. Kibodeaux, seconded by Comm. Thomas
to postpone for additional study the water billing
at 417 S. Utah as two units. Motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Sampson
and Crofoot.
NAYS : P1one .
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5. Motion by Comm. Thomas, seconded by Comm. Kibodeaux
to reject the proposal to close a portion of Park
Avenue. Motion failed by the following vote:
• AYES: Commissioners Thomas and Kibodeaux.
NAYS: Mayor Smith.
ABSTAIN: Commissioners Sampson and Crofoot.
Motion by Comm. Sampson, seconded by Comm. Crofoot
to postpone for additional study the request to
close a portion of Park Avenue. Motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Sampson, Crofoot and Mayor Smith.
NAYS: Commissioners Thomas and Kibodeaux.
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6. Motion by Comm. Thomas, seconded by Comm. Kibodeaux
to adopt Ordinance No. 887 as read. Motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Sampson
and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
• CAPTION:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE 11, OF
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THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, BY
CHANGING THE RESIDENT SERVICE FEE FOR MOBILE HOMES;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
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7. Motion by Comm. Kibodeaux, seconded by Comm. Thomas
to postpone for addition study the new sewer rate
ordinance until the next meeting when Mr. Brown
could be present and give a revenue study report.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Sampson
and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
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8. Motion by Comm. Thomas, seconded by Comm. Sampson
• to adopt Ordinance No. 888 as read. Motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Sampson
and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
C~iPT ION
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AN ELECTION TO BE HELD
OCTOBER 30, 1971, FOR THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF
LA PORTE, TEXAS, TO ACCEPT OR REJECT A PROPOSED
AMENDMENT TO THE CITY CHARTER OF SAID CITY; DESIGNATING
AN ELECTION PRECINCT AND A POLLING PLACE; PROVIDING
FOR THE USE OF VOTING MACHINES; APPOINTING ELECTION
OFFICIALS; PROVIDING FOR METHOD AND DATES OF
ABSENTEE VOTING; PROVIDING FOR RETURN AND CANVASS
OF VOTES OF SAID ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
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9. Motion by Comm. Crofoot, seconded by Comm. Kibodeaux
to approve reimbursing Det. Green X131.49 for his
• personal articles lost due to the fire bombing of
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• his police car. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Sampson
and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
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10. Motion by Comm. Thomas, seconded by Comm. Kibodeuax
that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried.
The meeting of the City Commission was adjourned at 9:20 P.M.
V' ginia Cline, City Clerk
Approved this 13th day
of September 19?1.
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H. Carlos Smith, Mayor