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• 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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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• Motion by Comm. Sampson, seconded by Cbmm. Boyle
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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.
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V' ginia Cline, City Clerk
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APPROVED THIS 3rd. day
of July, 1972.
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E. A. Thomas, Mayor
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