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MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING
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LA PORTS CITY COMMISSION, LA PORTE, TEXAS
APRIL 17, 1972
7:00 P.M.
MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION PRESENT: Mayor E. A. Thomas,
Commissioners I. J. Kibodeaux and C. D. Boyle.
MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION ABSENT: Commissioner G. E. Sampson.
OTHER CITY OFFICIALS PRESENT: Dick Brown, City Administrator;
Virginia Cline City Clerk; Knox Askins, City Attorney;
Robert Cline, director of Public Works; H. F. Freeman,
Chief of Police and Jack Oliphant, Fire Chief.
• ALSO PRESENT: Judge J. B. Williamson and Charles D. Christensen.
PRESIDING: Mayor Thomas.
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Invocation was offered by Commissioner Boyle.
Mayor Thomas welcomed the visitors present.
1. Motion by Comm. Kibodeaux, seconded by Comm. Boyle
to approve the minutes of the special meeting of
April 10, 1972 as presented. Motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Kibodeaux and Boyle.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Commissioner Sampson.
Mayor Thomas read Ordinance No. 919 appointing
• Charles D. Christensen to fill the unexpired
term of E. A. Thomas, Position 1 of the
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Commission and Ordinance No. 920 appointing the
Mayors Pro-Tem and stated these Ordinances were
passed in the Executive Session after the special
meeting of April 10, 1972 and were a part of the
minutes of the special meeting.
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2. Judge Williamson administered the oath of office
to Charles D. Christensen, appointed by the
Commission to fill the unexpired term of E. A. Thomas,
Position 1 of the Commission.
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3. Motion by Comm. Kibodeaux, seconded by Comm.. Christensen
to appoint Comm. Boyle as Mayor Pro-Tem until May 1, 1972
at which time Ordinance No. 920 will be effective.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux and Boyle..
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Commissioner Sampson.
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4. Les McDonald, Baytown Engineering Company, addressed
the Commission in regards to bids received for the
eight (8) inch water line extension along S. Broadway.
Mr. McDonald stated there were nine C9) bids received and
although the low bid was submitted by McKey Construction
Company, it was an incomplete bid as Mr. McKey did not
submitt a signed proposal or number of working days,
therefore his recommendation was to award the bid
to the next lowest legal bidder, Baytown Utility Corp.
City Attorney, Knox Askins, verified Mr. Mc Donald's
statement that Mr. McKey's bid was incomplete and
therefore invalid.
Motion by Comm. Kibodeaux, seconded by Comm. Boyle
to award the bid to the next lowest bidder, Baytown
Utility Corporation in the amount of $20,746.76.
Motion carried by the following vote:
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AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux and
Boyle.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Commissioner Sampson.
Motion by Comm. Kibodeaux, seconded by Comm. Boyle
that the Mayor be authorized to sign the contract
with Baytown Utility Corporation. Motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux and
Boyle.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Commissioner Sampson.
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5. Jack Oliphant, Fire Chief, addressed the Commission
in regards to bids received April 13, 19']2, for a
one (1) ton cab and chassis. The bids received were:
Joe Camp Ford $3,344.11
Hugh Wood Ford X3,330.15
Jim Ball Motors $3,492.48
Lumus Dodge X3,142.23
Motion by Comm. Boyle, seconded by Comm. Christensen
to accept the low bid from Lumus Dodge. Motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux and
Boyle.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Commissioner Sampson.
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6. Motion by Comm. Kibodeaux, seconded by Comm. Christensen
to approve the date of April 2'7, 1972 for a work shop
session. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux and
Boyle.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Commissioner Sampson
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7. Motion by Comm. Boyle, seconded by Comm. Kibodeaux
to approve having Houston Lighting & Power make a
study for the installation of street lights at the
following locations:
Polk Street at 7th Street
Tyler Street at 8th Street
Polk Street at 3rd Street
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux and
Boyle.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Commissioner Sampson.
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8. Motion by Comm. Kibodeaux, seconded by Comm. Christensen
to adopt Ordinance No. 921 as read. Motion carried
by the following vote:
• AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux and
Boyle.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Commissioner Sampson.
CAPTION:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING THE ALLEY
LYING WITHIN BLOCK THREE HUNDRED C300) IN THE TOWN OF
LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS.
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9. Motion by Comm. Kibodeaux, seconded by Comm. Christensen
that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried.
The meeting of the City Commission was adjourned at 7:45 P.M.
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Approved this lst day V~ginia Cline, City Clerk
of May, 1972._
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E. A. Thomas, Mayor
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MINUTES OF EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD AFTER THE REGULAR MEETING
MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION PRESENT: Mayor E. A. Thomas,
Commissioners, Boyle, Kibodeaux and Christensen.
STAFF PRESENT: Dick Brown, Bob Cline, Herb Freeman,
Jack Oliphant and Knox Askins.
ALSO PRESENT: Les McDonald and Johnny Busch, from Baytown
Engineering.
1. A brief background was given to give a status now
existing in Fairmont Park West.
Approximately two months ago an offer was made to
Wyatt Hedrick to provide plans and specs to Fairmont
Park West project for 3.25% of total construction
cost. After several delays, these plans and specs
were received. However, the City with the advice
of the Consulting Engineer considered these plans
not acceptable for use at this time. The drawings
were acceptable. After discussion following motion
was made by Comm. Kibodeaux, seconded by Comm. Boyle.
• It stated as follows:
Knox Askins was authorized to contact W. C. Hedrick
in care of Al Koehler to offer 2.75/ for the drawings
only. A three day waiting period for an answer was
given. Authorization was also given to Baytown
Engineering to proceed with the specs for this project
and to have these ready to let bids on a time use
basis and take bids at the earliest date. The Motion
was voted on and passed unanimously.
2. Jack Oliphant, Fire Chief, gave a description on
equipment needed for a fire truck 1QCated in the
Fairmont Park area. After careful discussion and
explanation, a motion was made by Comm. Boyle and
seconded by Comm. Kibodeaux to advertize for fire
equipment to be used on this truck in Fairmont Park
on a turn key basis. These bids were to be received
May 11, 1972.
3. Ordinance No. 922 was read by Mayor Thomas.
Motion by Comm. Boyle, seconded by Comm. Christensen
to adopt as read. Motion carried, 4 ayes.
Being no further business motion was made to adjourn.
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E. A. Thomas, Mayor