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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-06-26 Special Meeting• • MINUTES - SPECIAL MEETING OF THE LA PORTE CITY COMMISSION, LA PORTE, TEXAS JUNE 26, 1972 7:00 P.M. MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION PRESENT: Mayor E. A. Thomas, Commissioners C. D. Christensen, G. E. Sampson and C. D. Boyle. MI~"IBERS OF THE COMMISSION ABSENT: I. J. Kibodeaux. OTHER CITY OFFICIALS PRESENT: Larry Broussard, Director of Finance, Virginia Cline, City Clerk, Knox Askins, City Attorney and Robert Cline, Director of Public Works. • PRESIDING: Mayor Thomas. + + + 1. Mayor Thomas stated the special meeting had been called to meet with Mr. George Rush and Associates to discuss the relocation of the lift station site at the Vista Baywood Apartment project. Mr. Rush stated the relocation was made for economic.... reasons and because it provided better gravity flow. Mayor Thomas stated the move was made without Commission approval and also the City was not aware and quite surprised to learn that the project was low-rent subsidized housing. Also it was the Commission's understanding that Mr. Rush was to pay an additional X10,000 toward the installation of the 8" water line to the project. • Johnny Busch, Baytown Engineering, stated he agreed with the move as he was opposed to the Special Meeting 6/26/2 - continued • use of the inverted si hon. P A lengthly discussion was held with Mr. Rush, Mr. Hussman and H. Carlos Smith on the engineering and relocation of the lift station from the north side of Little Cedar Bayou to the south side of the bayou and of the easements to the site. Mr. Rush stated there was a misunderstanding on his part, as he did not recall that the extra money was agreed upon, but if the Commission had been so informed then he would agree to pay the extra $10,000. Motion by Comm. Sampson, seconded by Comm. Boyle that the Commission approve the relocation of the lift station with easements for the city to enter the site for maintenance, and that the Mayor be authorized to give a letter of conformation as to future charges or obligations by Mr. Rush at such time as Mr. Rush pays the $10,000. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Sampson and Boyle. • NAYS: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Kibodeaux. + + + 2. Mr. Larry Neel, representative for Wallace Johnson addressed the Commission in regards to the Garden Walk Townhouse project. Mr. Neel stated they would change the water lines to comply with the Subdivision Ordinance and would make any other changes necessary to comply with city ordinances. Motion by Comm. Sampson, seconded by Comm. Boyle to authorize Mayor Thomas, aided by Mr. Busch to determine if all specifications have been met for final Approval on the plat. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Sampson and Boyle. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Kibodeaux. + + + • Motion by Comm. Sampson, seconded by Cbmm. Boyle • • • Special Meeting 6/26/72 - continued that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. The meeting of the Commission was adjourned at 9:05 P.M. • , i ~ V' ginia Cline, City Clerk • APPROVED THIS 3rd. day of July, 1972. C~ _ ~'C! ~ E. A. Thomas, Mayor •