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MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
LA PORTE CITY COMMISSION, LA PORTE, TEXAS
FEBRUARY 15, 1971
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 and H. F. Freeman,
Chief of Police.
PRESIDING: Mayor Smith.
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Invocation was offered by Commissioner Thomas.
1. Motion by Comm. Burgin, seconded by Comm. Crofoot
to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
February 1, 1971 as presented. Motion carried by
the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Burgin
and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
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2. Mr. Boyd L. Geisleman addressed the Commission
in regards to a street light being installed
at Idaho and "D" Street. Mr. Geisleman stated
his home had been burglarized and he felt a
street light was needed at this location.
The Commission advised Mr. Geisleman they would
have the Director of Public Works make a study
and recommendation of a light being placed at this
location.
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3. Motion by Comm. Thomas, seconded by Comm. Kibodeaux
to postpone for additional study the request to
change the name of South "J" Street to Fairmont
Parkway and request the Planning and Zoning
Commission to make a study of all La Porte streets
for possible need of name changes and present a
recommendation to the Commission. Motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Burgin
and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
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4. Motion by Comm. Crofoot, seconded by Comm. Kibodeaux
to approve payment of $2,500.00 to Mr. Ernest Brown,
La Porte's fiscal agent, for work on the La Porte
Utility District. Motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Burgin
and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
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5. Motion by Comm. Thomas, seconded by Comm. Burgin
to approve the issuance of Spenwick Place Municipal
Utility District bonds in the amount of X75,000.00.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Burgin
and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
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6. Discussion was held on delinquent street paving
assessments.
Comm. Thomas pointed out that these assessments
are placed against properties that have homestead
exemptions and are difficult to collect.
It was recommended that owners be billed quarterly
in an effort to collect delinquent accounts.
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7. A report was given and discussion held on delinquent
taxes.
Mr. Werner presented a report showing a total of
X85,865.60 in delinquent taxes for the years 1939
thru 1970. He suggested that the City make every
effort to collect the taxes between February 1st and
July 1st and then engage a professional service,
such as Ad Valorem Records, to collect the delinquent
taxes on a continuing basis.
Motion by Comm. Burgin, seconded by Comm. Crofoot
to accept Mr. Werner's recommendation of the City
making a concerted effort to collect delinquent
taxes between February 1st and July 1st and that
Mr. Werner be authorized to contract with Ad Valorem
Records to collect the taxes on a continuing basis
beginning July 1, 1971.
Motion by Comm. Thomas, seconded by Comm. Kibodeaux
to amend the pending question by striking out "that
Mr. Werner be authorized to contract with Ad Valorem
Records to collect the taxes on a continuing basis
beginning July 1, 1971." Motion to the amendment
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux and Crofoot.
NAYS: Commissioner Burgin.
The motion as amended carried by the following vote:
AYES:Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux and Crofoot.
NAYS: Commissioner Burgin.
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8. Discussion was held on opening Arizona Street from
"D" to "E" Streets. The Director of Public Works
was instructed to prepare a cost estimate.
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9. Motion by Comm. Kibodeaux, seconded by Comm. Thomas
to extend the length of time that water bills may
be paid before a penalty is charged, from 10 to 17
days and that this procedure be given a trial period
of six months beginning March, 19?1. Motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux and Crofoot.
NAYS: Commissioner Burgin.
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10. Motion by Comm. Kibodeaux, seconded by comm. Thomas
that the City spend X2,235.00 to furnish material
to lay a sewer line to the new Assembly of God
Church on "J" Street and to waive the sewer tap
fee. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, B~argin
and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
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11. Motion by Comm. Burgin, seconded by Coma. Crofoot
to approve payment of X225.00 to Eugene Hovey for
special services in developing the warehouse inven-
tory system. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Burgin
and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
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12. Motion by Comm. Thomas, seconded by Comm. Kibodeaux
to postpone for additional study the report on
employee work rules. Motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Burgin
and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
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13. Motion by Comm. Thomas, seconded by Comm. Kibodeaux
that changes in the Country Club Mobile Home Park
agreement be ratified. Motion carried by the follow-
ing vote:
AYES: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Burgin
and Crofoot.
NAYS: None.
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14. Motion by Comm. Thomas, seconded by Comm. Kibodeaux
to authorize the additional expenditure of $946.00
on the Northside Building, called change order No.l.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Commissioners Thomas, Kibodeaux, Burgin
and Crofoot.
Nays: None.
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15. Motion by Comm. Thomas, seconded by Comm. Burgin
that the meeting be adjourned. Motion. carried.
The meeting of the City Commission adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
Approved this 1st day
of Ma h, 9`]
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H. Carlos Smith, Mayor
V' ginia Cline, City Clerk