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MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING
• OF THE
LA PORTE CITY COMMISSION, LA PORTE, TEXAS
' JULY 17, 1972
7:00 P.M.
MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION PRESENT: Mayor E. A. Thomas,
Commissioners C. D. Christensen, I. J. Kibodeaux,
G. E. Sampson and C. D. Boyle.
MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION ABSENT: None.
OTHER CITY OFFICIALS PRESENT: Larry Broussard, Director
of Finance; Virginia Cline, City Clerk; Knox Askins,
City Attorney; Robert Cline, Director of Public Works;
and H. F. Freeman, Chief of Police.
• PRESIDING: Mayor Thomas.
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Invocation was offered by Comm. Christensen.
1. Motion by Comm. Kibodeaux, seconded by Comm.
Christensen to approve the minutes of the
previous meeting of July 3, 1972 as presented.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux,
Sampson and Boyle.
NAYS: None.
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2. Motion by Comm. Kibodeaux, seconded by Comm.
Boyle to approve the accounts payable as
presented. (See Exhibit A) Motion carried
• by the following vote:
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Regular meeting 7/17/,72 - continued
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AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux,
Sampson and Boyle.
NAYS: None.
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3. Motion by Comm. Kibodeaux, seconded by Comm.
Christensen to adopt Ordinance No. 780-0 as
read. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux,
Sampson and Boyle.
NAYS: None.
CAPTION:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 780, THE CITY
OF LA PORTS ZONING ORDINANCE, BY CHANGING THE
CLASSIFICAT%ON OF THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND
HEREIN DESCRIBED; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREOF.
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4. Mr. M. L. Miller addressed the Commission in
regards to his lease at the airport. Mr. Miller
stated he had met with the Airport Commission
in regards to his request to lease an additional
acre to build a nine (9) unit hanger.
Mayor Thomas read the recommendation from the
Airport Commission approving Mr. Miller's
request and informed Mr. Miller that the City
Attorney would prepare the lease and he would be
notified when it was ready.
Motion by Comm. Kibodeaux, seconded by Comm.
Christensen authorizing the Mayor to sign and
the City Clerk to attest the lease with Gulf
Central Aviation. Motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux,
Sampson and Boyle.
• NAYS: None.
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Regular Meeting 7/17/72 - continued
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5. Mr. Scarcella, manager of operations for
Ted True Supply, addressed the Commission
to request permission to place a mobile
home at the business at 1911 W. Main.
He stated the mobile home would be used
as a residence for a night watchman.
Mayor Thomas stated the trailer, which was
already on the premises, was in violation
of the zoning ordinance.
Mr. Askins stated trailers were permitted
in industrial zones, but he would have to
review the Toning ordinance to determine
if it was permissible for a trailer to be
placed at this particular location.
Motion by Comm. Kibodeaux, seconded by Comm. Sampson
that Mr. Scarcell's request be postponed for
additional study at the work shop session.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux,
Sampson and Boyle.
• NAYS: None.
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6. Mr. Fred Westergren addressed the Commission
in regards to the Jack B. Kelly Company
locating in La Porte. He presented photographs
and plans for the truck terminal to be located
on Blocks 333 and 334 and stated he felt the
company would be an asset to the city.
The Commission thanked Mr. Westergren for his
presentation and stated they would give the
project every consideration.
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7. Motion by Comm. Kibodeaux, seconded by Comm.
Christensen to approve partial payment in
the amount of X11,817.00 to Hollico corp.,
for contractual services on the water and
• sewer line extensions in Fairmont Park.
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• Motion carried b the following vote:
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AY ES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux,
Sampson and Boyle.
NAYS: None.
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8. Motion by Comm. Kibodeaux, seconded by Comm.
Christensen that the sewer service project to
the north city limits be postponed for
discussion at the work shop on July 27,1972.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYi~S: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux,
Sampson and Boyle.
NAYS: None.
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• 9. Mayor Thomas reported on the Wallace Johnson
Project. He stated, acting on authority
given him by the Commission, he and Mr. Busch
had met with Carlos Smith, Engineer for the
project, and as a result, the size of the water
lines and placement of fire hydrants had been
changed to meet city requirements.
Carlos Smith addressed the Commission in regards
to the project. He presented the plat and
pointed out a 10' easement that had been changed
to a 16' easement and said he would make the
changes on the original drawing.
Mayor Thomas stated since the Commission had
already given him the authority to sign the
final plat, he would give it to Mr. Broussard
for Planning; and Zoning approval and signatures.
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10. Motion by Comm. Boyle, seconded by Comm.
Kibodeaux to postpone for discussion at the
• work shop session, advertizing for bids
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for a fire station building in Fairmont Park.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux,
Sampson and Boyle.
NAYS: None.
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11. Mayor Thomas read change order No. 1, for the
Vista Baywood Apartment project for the
changing of the 6" water line on "R" Street
to an 8" line, including the cost of the
valves and fittings in accordance with the
city's request, total cost to the city being
x'700.00 .
Motion by Comm. Kibodeaux, seconded by Comm.
Sampson authorizing the Mayor to sign the
contract and approve payment of $00.00 to
George Rush for change order No. 1. Motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux,
Sampson and Boyle.
NAYS: None.
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12. Motion by Comm. Kibodeaux, seconded by Comm.
Christensen, that the meeting be adjourned.
Motion carried.
The meeting of the City
Approved this 7th day
of August, 19'72.
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Commission was adjourned at 7:55 P.M.
V ginia'line, City Clerk
• E. A. Thomas, Mayor
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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
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Gamon Metex $ 293.46
:ouston Natural GAs 53.42
Southwestern Bell Telephone 1722.45
Atlantic Richfield Co. 680.99
Jim Ba11 Motor Co. 43.14
Bayshore Auto Parts ~ 5.30
Bay Plumbing Supply Co. 953.29
Bayshore MUD 116.72
Baytown Communications 442.50 '
Briggs-Weaver ~ 3.24
® Brown ~ Root 3246.07
Builders Supply Co. 65.00
Joe Ca3rp, Inc. Z.00
Coastal A/C ~ Htg. Co. 50.04
Dic'Icey Clay Manufacturing Co. 285.98
Dixie Chemical Co. 2:6.25
~ H Supply 67.85
Houstor, Fire ~ Safety Equipment Co. 30.60
Houston Welding Supply Co. 14.05
Eugene Hovey C. P. A. 290.00
Ineeda Linen Sexvice ~ 14.75
Jones Supply Co., Inc. 53.30 ;
Jurghans Sand Co. 48.00
Kernite Corp. 64.25
Key Studio ~ Camera Shop 25.84
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La Porte Bayshoxe Sun
Lone Star Industries
Pfeiffer Gambrell, Inc.
Piney Bowes '
A. ~1. Polker ~ Sons
George J. Prappas
The Rohan Co.
Servomation Coffee Co.
~-;. Carlos. Smith
Southwest Meter ~ Supply Co.~
Texas Fire ~ Safety, Inc.
'rVayne's La Porte Feed ~ Supply
ti<<orthington Ice Maker Rentals
Houston Lighting ~ Power
La Porte Citizens Safety Council
8.00
67.80
1776.00
25.50
21.95
134.64
114.20
10.50
50.00
289.70,
11.00
27.55
30.00
3972.19
500.00