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MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
LA PORTE CITY COMMISSION, LA PORTE, TEXAS
OCTOBER 7, 1974
7:00 P.M.
MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION PRESENT: Mayor E. A. Thomas,
Commissioners C. D. Christensen, I. J. Kibodeaux,
A. Uel Price, and C. D. Boyle.
MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION ABSENT: None.
OTHER CITY OFFICIALS PRESENT: Larry L. Broussard,
• Director of Finance; Margie Goyen, City Clerk;
Knox Askins, City Attorney; Larry Morton, Acting Public
Works Director; H. F. Freeman, Chief of Police.
OTHERS PRESENT: A. J. Busch, Jr., Consulting Engineer of
Busch, Hutchison & Associates.
PRESIDING: Mayor Thomas.
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1. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Thomas called the meeting to
order.
2. INVOCATION - The invocation was given by Commissioner
Kibodeaux.
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Regular Meeting 10/7/74 - Continued
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BIDS - Mayor Thomas asked if there was anyone present
who wished to submit a bid for the sale of the Hop-To,
Front-End Loader, and Small Maintainer? There being
none, he declared the bids closed.
Mayor Thomas asked if there was anyone present who
wished to submit a bid for the Trenching Machine?
There being none, he declared the bids closed.
3. ACCEPT BIDS ON SALE OF HOP-TO, FRONT-END LOADER, AND
SMALL MAINTAINER. Mayor Thomas asked the City Clerk
to open and read the bid that was received.
The City Clerk opened and read aloud the following bid:
City of Lomax, Route 1, 1508 Lomax School Road, La Porte,
Texas 77571:
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Mayor Buck Thomas and
City Commission
City of La Porte
124 South 2nd Street
La Porte, Texas 77571
We the City Council of the City of
to submit to the City of La Porte,
$1,000.00 on the 1960 Hopto Series
Sincerely,
/s/ Thomas E. Cockrell, Mayor
City of Lomax, Texas
Motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux,
Price to award the bid for the sa
Series 200 Backhoe to the City of
$1,000.00. Motion carried by the
AYES: Commissioners Christensen,
Price, and Boyle.
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September 9, 1974
Lomax, Texas, wish
Texas, a bid of
200 Backhoe.
seconded by Commissioner
le of the 1960 Hopto
Lomax in the amount of
following vote:
Kibodeaux,
NAYS: None.
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FRONT-END LOADER AND SMALL MAINTAINER - Motion by
Commissioner Christensen, seconded by Commissioner
Kibodeaux to authorize the Acting Director of Public
Works, Mr. Morton to try and obtain bid prices for
the sale of the Front-End Loader and Small Maintainer
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• Regular Meeting 10/7/74 - Continued
FRONT-END LOADER AND SMALL MAINTAINER - Continued
from anyone, even a junk dealer, and bring the prices
back to the Commission for approval before the sale
of said equipment. Motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux,
Price, and Boyle.
NAYS: None.
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4. ACCEPT BIDS ON TRENCHING MACHINE - Mayor Thomas asked
Mr. Johnnie Busch to open and read the bids that were
received.
Mr. Busch opened and read aloud the following bids:
Ditch Witch of Southeast Texas, Inc.
• 2421 Hurfus
Houston, Texas 77018 $4,333.95
Underground Equipment & Supply Co.
10006 Airline Drive
Houston, Texas 77037 $4,124.36
Peerless Equipment Corporation
6895 Griggs Street
Houston, Texas 77023 $4,512.75
Peerless Equipment Corporation
6895 Griggs Street
Houston, Texas 77023 $3,120.00
A copy of each bid is attached and made a part of
these minutes.
Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner
Kibodeaux to accept the bids for tabulation and
recommendation. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux,
Price, and Boyle.
NAYS: None.
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• Regular Meeting 10/7/74 - Continued 4
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 16,
1974; SPECIAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 25, 1974 - Motion by
Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner
Christensen to approve the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of September 16, 1974 and the Special Meeting
of September 25, 1974, as presented. Motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux,
Price, and Boyle.
NAYS: None.
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6. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - Motion by Commissioner
Price, seconded by Commissioner Christensen to accept
and approve the accounts payable as listed; a copy of
which is attached and made a part of these minutes.
Motion carried by the following vote:
• AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux,
Price, and Boyle.
NAYS: None.
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7. VISITORS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION - Mayor Thomas
asked i the meeting had been posted according to law.
The City Clerk affirmed.
Mayor Thomas welcomed all visitors and expressed his
appreciation for their presence and invited them back
at any time. Their presence indicated their interest
in the City government.
(A) Mr. J. R. Spradling, 3302 Valley Brook Drive -
Mr. Jimmy Spradling was recognized and stated that
he wished to speak on behalf of his Mother-In-Law,
Mrs. Ruth Shireman, 301 So. 2nd Street, firstly, and
himself secondly; regarding water bills and water rates.
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• Regular Meeting 10/7/74 - Continued 5
(A) MR. J. R. SPRADLING - Continued -
As a point of information, Mr. Spradling stated that he
had been a member of the La Porte Municipal Utility
District (Weems Water District on old Highway 146). There
had been an election two years ago in January and he was
not re-elected. He further stated that he had received a
letter from the attorney, representing the water district,
asking him to attend a meeting on October 8, 1974, inform-
ing him that the election has not been canvassed and he
is still on the board.
Mayor Thomas asked Mr. Askins how long you have to
canvass an election, according to the Constitution and
By-Laws. Mr. Askins stated that elections were supposed
to be canvassed within ten days. It was the consensus
of opinion that Mr. Spradling had no obligation to the
City or the Water District and it was left to his own
discretion as to whether he attended the meeting or not.
WATER BILLS - Mr. Spradling stated that he wanted to talk
to the Commission about his Mother-In-Law's water bill.
• Month before last the bill was $16.75. In checking he
was advised that the meters had not been read and had
been estimated. The meters were now being read and the
bill was correct. This was acceptable. However, when
the next bill came, it was for $15.24. Mrs. Shireman
has been in the same house for three years. Mr. Spradling
gave the amount of the bills received for the past three
years. There was very little variation until the past
couple of months. There is some kind of discrepancy.
Mr. Spradling stated that he had heard that there were
some adjustments made on some water bills. Mayor Thomas
informed Mr. Spradling that an adjustment was made only
if a meter was over-read. Mr. Spradling stated that he
felt there was much lacking in regard to the meters and
meter repair as well as the whole Water Department.
There was a brief discussion regarding the possibility of
an increase in water rates. Mayor Thomas informed
Mr. Spradling that this was discussed at work shop on
September 25, 1974, and it was the consensus of opinion
that before an increase was made in the water rates that
additional time would be given to allow the City to get
the rate of payment back up to 80~ of the pumpage. After
this, if the Water Department was still operating in the
red, a rate increase would be necessary.
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• Regular Meeting 10/7/74 - Continued 6
(A) MR. J. R. SPRADLING - Continued -
There was a lengthy discussion regarding the swimming
pool water bill and the meter at Fairmont Park Homes
Association swimming pool. The water bills for 1974
for the months of June - $8.21, July - $7.95, August -
$7.95, September - $7.95, October - $7.95; compared
to the 1973 water bills of May - $84.78, June $182.05,
July $222.63, and August - $182.90. Mayor Thomas
asked why Mr. Spradling had not brought this to the
City's attention. Mr. Spradling stated that he
informed Commissioner Price, who in turn reported
the problem to the Public Works Department and
supposedly the meter was repaired.
After further discussion, it was determined that a new
meter had been installed at the swimming pool.
There was a brief discussion regarding sewage charges
for individual homes and apartment houses.
(B) MR. CHARLES E. ROGERS - CRESCENT SHORES - VISTA
BAYWOOD CONDITIONS - Mr. Charles E. Rogers, 1923 Crescent
• Shores Drive, was recognized and addressed the Commission
in regard to the deplorable conditions of Vista Baywood
and the effect it was having on his family and home. No
Trespassing signs did no good and lasted no longer than
two weeks at the most. Mr. Rogers stated that there were
as many as 50 persons in his yard on occasions. Window
peeping had started and it was to the point that his
wife and children did not feel safe when he was away.
Mr. Rogers commended the Police Department for the work
and assistance at any time of the day or night, but
wondered if some kind of deputy arrangement might be made.
Conditions were getting so bad that the residents were
going to take the law in their own hands.
Mayor Thomas stated that the City was aware of the problem
existing at Vista Baywood. Mr. George Rush, General
Managing Partner, had been contacted on several occasions
and informed that the City Could not police the area 24
hours a day, and that he would have to do something.
The City Attorney had given little encouragement as to
legal steps that the City can take to stop the situation.
The Police Department has a problem, being called down
there three or four times a day or night, in a week.
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• Regular Meeting 10/7/74 - Continued
(B) MR. CHARLES E. ROGERS - CRESCENT SHORES - VISTA
BAYWOOD CONDITIONS - CONTINUED -
Mayor Thomas, Chief Freeman and Mr. Askins have had
meetings to try and arrive at a solution to the
problem.
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Mayor Thomas asked Mr. Askins if he had any suggestions
on anything that the City might do from a legal stand
point? Mr. Askins was of the opinion that it would
be the responsibility of the owners and managers of
the property to have rules and regulations for the
tenants as part of their lease, and if they are not
abided by, then they should lose the privilege of
living in the project. The City may have to insist
that the owners and managers make and enforce this type
of regulation. Mr. Askins discouraged anyone from
taking the law into their own hands.
There was a brief discussion regarding the possibility
of a No Trespassing Ordinance which would provide a
fine; if there are none existing, one could be drawn.
There was a brief discussion regarding the effect of
this type ordinance on a juvenile. It was determined
that the problem was more of a police matter.
There was some discussion regarding fences to help the
problem. There is a partial fence, but essentially the
area is open.
Mayor Thomas stated that Commissioner Boyle and Chief
Freeman would try and work something out to help improve
the situation. Mr. Rogers stated he would appreciate
any help.
(C)~ MR. CARL LYONS - DENIAL OF STREET CLOSING AND VISTA
BAYWOOD CONDITIONS - Mr. Carl Lyons, 1914 Crescent Dr.
was recognized and asked the Commission to reconsider
before they denied the closing of a portion of Crescent
Shores Drive; and explained that this would be closed
only to vehicular and pedestrian traffic only and that
easements to all utility companies granted and the street
would stay open.
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Regular Meeting 10/7/74 - Continued
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(C) MR. CARL LYONS - DENIAL OF STREET CLOSING AND VISTA
BAYWOOD CONDITIONS - CONTINUED - Mr. Lyons stated that
when the request was made, some time ago, all the
Commissioners had looked at the location and were in
agreement that the street portion might be closed.
Because of the samll amount of street involved, it
was possibly considered unimportant, but it was most
important to him due to the situation existing at Vista
Baywood. The street portion had never been opened nor
maintained by the City or County, but himself and two
other property owners. The petition presented by himself
and two other property owners stated that they would sign
all easements and the street would remain open.
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Mayor Thomas stated that the request had been made some-
time back and the Commission was in accord that the street
would be closed if the utility companies had no objections.
Due to the location of easements needed, there was little
street left to close. It was the opinion of the City
Attorney that it would not be advantageous to close the
street. The City ordinarily does not close a street if
the utility companies object, due to franchise agreements.
The City Attorney suggested that the City might consider
entering an order that the street not be opened since it
had never been opened on the ground, and it would stay
in the condition it is in now. It would not close the
street, but the order by the Commission that no vehicular
or pedestrian traffic other than access rights for
utility companies, be allowed. This was satisfactory
with Mr. Lyons.
NUISANCE - Mr. Lyons stated the second problem was the
Condit ons at Vista Baywood and the fact that it was a
nuisance. The problems ranged from a broken windshield
to his truck, trespassers, language abuse, debris, etc.
It was determined that it was left to property owners
to file trespassing charges.
There was a brief discussion regarding what the original
specifications stated would be built when Vista Baywood
project was presented.
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There was some discussion regarding signs, fences, and
piers. It was determined that the City had approved the
project, therefore, the City had no recourse in regard
to the original specifications now.
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• Regular Meeting 10/7/74 - Continued
8. DISCUSS AWARDING CONTRACT FOR UNIFORM SERVICE -
Commissioner Christensen read the following quotations
from uniform service rental companies:
Admiral Linen Service
2015 Kipling
Houston, Texas 77006 $4.15 Weekly
Uniform & Towel Service, Inc.
1649 Procter
Port Arthur, Texas $4.25 Weekly
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Ineeda Linen Service
3520 Center Street
Houston, Texas 77007 $4.25 Weekly
Majestic Uniform & Towel Co.
1619 Ovid
Houston, Texas 77007 $4.50 Weekly
Texas Industrial $4.40 Weekly
• The contract is currently with Admiral and there
have been no problems. Motion by Commissioner Christensen,
seconded by Commissioner Kibodeaux that the contract for
Uniform Rental Service be awarded to Admiral Linen Service
for the next 24 months at a weekly rate of $4.15. Motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux,
Price, and Boyle.
NAYS: None.
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9. ORDINANCE N0. 780-V - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 780, THE CITY OF LA PORTE ZONING ORDINANCE, BY
CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF
LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
HEREOF - After the ordinance was read in full, motion
by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner
Price to adopt Ordinance No. 780-V as read. A copy
of said described land is attached and made a part of
these minutes. Motion carried by the following vote:
• AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux,
Price, and Boyle.
NAYS: None.
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Regular Meeting 10/7/74 - Continued
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10. CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 1005 - AN ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING
RATES AND CHARGES FOR LOCAL EXCHANGE TELEPHONE SERVICE
FURNISHED BY SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY;
MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS RELATED THERETO; REPEALING
PRIOR RATE ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF - After the
proposed ordinance was read in full, motion by
Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Christensen
to adopt Ordinance No. 1005 as read. Motion carried by
the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux,
Price, and Boyle.
NAYS: None.
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11. APPROPRIATION OF SURPLUS MONEY IN GENERAL FUND -
Mayor Thomas asked the Director of Finance to read
the appropriation of surplus money in the General
Fund.
Total Amount - Surplus $490,000.00
Taxiways $ 15,000.00
Library $ 12,000.00
Garbage Truck & Packer $ 12,000.00
Water Well $175,000.00
Meter Hook-Ups (146 South) $ 10,000.00
Miscellaneous Expenses $ 5,000.00
Approximate Balance $250,000.00
Mayor Thomas explained that this money had been budgeted
and would be encumbered back into the General Fund for
this new budget year. The $175,000.00 for the water well
from the 1973-74 Budget and $175,000.00 budgeted for
1974-75 would hopefully pay for a new water well. Said
contract to be let in the near future.
The balance of $250,000.00 will hopefully be sufficient
funds for the Sewer Line Project down the east side of
Old Highway 146.
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• Regular Meeting 10/7/74 - Continued 11
11. APPROPRIATION OF SURPLUS MONEY IN GENERAL FUND - Continued
Motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner
Christensen to approve the appropriation of surplus money
in the General Fund as read. Motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux,
Price, and Boyle.
NAYS: None.
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12. FORMAL DENIAL OF CLOSING PORTION OF STREET LYING BETWEEN
BLOCK 1 AND BLOCK 2, CRESCENT SHORES ADDITION - After
a brie discussion, motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux,
seconded by Commissioner Christensen that the City not
deny the closing of a portion of street lying between
Block 1 and Block 2, Crescent Shores Addition. Motion
carried by the following vote:
• AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux,
Price, and Boyle.
NAYS: None.
Motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner
Christensen to authorize the City Attorney to prepare an
ordinance ordering that the portion of street lying between
Block 1 and Block 2, Crescent Shores Addition, never be
opened to pedestrian or vehicular traffic. Motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux,
Price, and Boyle.
NAYS: None.
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Regular Meeting 10/7/74 - Continued 12
13. APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO JAY MARKS CHEVROLET FOR FIVE
1974 CHEVROLET AUTOMOBILES IN THE AMOUNT OF 20,100.00
PLUS TRADE IN OF TWO 1972 DODGES - Motion by
Commissioner Christensen, seconded by Commissioner
Kibodeaux to approve the payment of $20,100.00 plus
trade in of two 1972 Dodges, to Jay Marks Chevrolet.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux,
Price, and Boyle.
NAYS: None.
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14. APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO JIM BALL INTERNATIONAL FOR ONE
Lass NU '1'KADE IN - Motion by Commissioner Price,
seconded by Commissioner Christensen to approve the
payment of $7,174.97, less no trade in, to Jim Ball
International for one 1974 International Dump Truck.
• Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux,
Price, and Boyle.
NAYS: None.
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15. DISCUSSION OF DEPARTMENT PROJECTS -
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(A) ARCO GASOLINE PUMPS AND TANKS - Mayor Thomas informed
the Commission that a gentleman from Arco had come to
the City and wanted the City to purchase the four
gasoline pumps, 2 - 1000 gallon tanks, and 2 - 500 gallon
tanks that are in the ground, from Arco, for $975.00. If
not, the tanks would be moved. Although we are purchasing
our gasoline from Gulf Oil, the tanks belong to ARCO.
Mayor Thomas further stated that he had informed the
gentlemen that the Commission might consider $500.00 for
the purchase of said pumps and tanks. The gentleman was
to check back with his company before any commitment
could be made.
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• Regular Meeting 10/7/74 - Continued
15. DISCUSSION OF DEPARTMENT PROJECTS - Continued
(B WATER WELL - Mayor Thomas stated that progress was
being made regarding the site for the new water well
and hoped to advertise for bids soon.
(C) LAWN MOWER - Commissioner Christensen informed the
Commissioners of a need for an additional lawn mower
due to the fact that one of the mowers was no longer
usable.
Motion by Commissioner Christensen, seconded by
Commissioner Kibodeaux to authorize the advertisement
and acceptance of bids to be received on November 4,
1974, at 7:00 P.M. for a riding 1-awn mower. Motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux,
Price, and Boyle.
NAYS: None.
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• (D) Commissioner Kibodeaux thanked Mr. Carl Lyons for
notifying the City of the water leak in Crescent Shores.
(E) There was a brief discussion regarding the water
rates, the Water Department being subsidized and
inflation.
Mr. Carl Lyons suggested that a rubber stamp be made and
stamped on the water bills, asking people to report water
leaks. This might help the City account for water
pumpage loss.
(E) AUTOMOBILE SETTLEMENT - Mr. Askins informed the
Commission that settlement had been reached regarding
the police car that was wrecked July 30, 1974. With
the settlement and the salvage price the City would
get full recovery for the price of the automobile.
Mr. Askins stated that Mr. A. J. Busch had been called
from the meeting due to a slight emergency.
(F) CONTRACTS - TURNER, COLLIE & BRADEN - Mayor Thomas
informed the Commission that the contracts from Turner,
Collie & Braden regarding the overpass at Spencer High-
way, had been received. The City Attorney and Engineer
were checking them before they were brought before the
• Commission.
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• Regular Meeting 10/7/74 - Continued
16. ADJOURNMENT - Motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux,
seconded by Commissioner Christensen that the meeting
adjourn. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux,
Price, and Boyle.
NAYS: None.
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M.
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Margie oyen, C' y Clerk
Passed and approved this
23rd day of October, 1974.
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• A. Thomas, Mayor
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SCHEDULE OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Submitted for approval at the
October 7th, 1974, Meeting, City Council, 7:00 P. M.
CREDITOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
A. ~ M. Machine ~ Welding Works Service $ 15.00
Adler Auto Parts Parts 816.79
Admiral Linen Service Cleaning 376.60
Allen ~ Kerber Parts 135.46
knox iV. Askins, Attorney Service 905.00
Ad Valorem Records Service 2,783.89
Bayshore Lumber Co. Supplies 356.17
Bayshore Sun Service 404.61
Baytown Communications Service 375.70
Briggs-Weaver Part 12.02
Browning-Ferris Industries Service 60.00
Burkett Motors Parts 15.84
Busch, Hutchison F, Assoc., Inc. Service 373.68
C. ~, C. Equipment Co. Part 3.65
Coastal A/C ~ Htg. Co. Service 343.00
~astal Armature Works Service 12.50
omas E. Cockrell Garbage Service 60.00
Cornelius Cleaners Laundry 9.01
Crescent Television Service 50.50
D. ~, E. Hydraulic Service Service 47.50
Dixie Chemical Co. Supplies 448.95
Dr. Nelson E. Dunn Service 21.00
Eagle Pipe F, Supply Co.,Inc. Supplies 24.00
Fire Fox Corporation Supplies 253.45
Ben Franklir Supplies 42.07
Gates Acoustinet, Inc. Supplies 499.00
General Binding Corporation Supplies 56.60
iV. W. Grainger, Inc. Supplies 26.78
Gulf Oil Corporation Gasoline 2,225.83
Travis Hardy Trucking, Inc. Sand 40.00
Hi-Tower Construction Co. Service 350.00
Hodges Overhead Door Co. Service 27.50
Houston Fire ~ Safety Equipment Supplies 92.50
Houston Power $ Lighting Co. Service ~ 5,539.20
Houston Natural Gas Co. Service 40.63
gene Hovey, C.P.A. Service 924.80
ward's Hardware Supplies .99
Hughes Office supply Supplies 293.09
Hunter Chemi~~1.; Inc. Supplies 250.05
I. B. M. Supplies 24.48
Interstate Battery. System Battery 30.25
Joh's Trim Shop Service 40.00
Kelco Supply Co. Key Cabinet 80.97
~ng Chemical Co.,Inc. Supplies 577.50
Hugh L. Landrum Service 5,000.00
Lansdowne-Moody Co.,Inc. Parts 67.13
La Porte Hardware Supplies 281.17
La Porte Lumber Supplies 218.34
La Porte Sand Sand 40.00
Larry's Body Shop Service 45.00
Lunday's Shell Service Service 88.21
James E. "Jimmy" McKnight Service 25.00
Malone Trucking Co.,Inc. Supplies
397.50
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Accounts Payable
October 7th, 1974
CREDITOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Jay Marks Chevrolet Parts $ 37.46
Matherne's Chairs ~ Tables 1,020.00
D9attick Business Forms, Inc. Supplies 10.81
Minnesota Mining & Mfg. Co.,Inc. Supplies 16.40
Frank Glass Minimax Supplies 38.45
Mobil Oil Corporation Gasolone 58.40
Neel Tool Co. Supplies 7.90
Oak Forest Tire Supply Tires 417.63
Pfeiffer-Gambrell, Inc. Service 884.96
Pitney-Bowes Supplies 8.35
Radcliff Materials, Inc. Supplies 390.60
ach Electronics, Inc. Supplies 675.07
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han Co. Supplies 1,240.82
Sears Roebuck F, Co. Supplies 23.96
Sharp Grain Co. Supplies 10.02
Snap-On Tools Corporation Supplies 16.35
Jack Sollock Chrysler Plymouth. Service 42.90
South Coastal Construction Service 550.00
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. Service 22.00
Standard Coffee Service Co. Supplies 88.08
Stephens-Baker Insurance Insurance 1,040.00
Super X Drugs Supplies 52.23
Ted's Supply, Inc. Parts 30.95
Texas Crushed Stone Co. Supplies 609.36
Tom-Ken Printing Service 442.05
Tri-City Exterminating Co. Service 26.00
Tucker Radiator Shop Service 10.50
Two-Week Sales ~ Service Part 1.60
Verd-A-Ray Corporation Supplies 59.65
WESCO Supplies 427.38
ti'~est Chemical Products, Inc. Service 40.90
Walker Bearing Co. Parts 49.47
iVhite Supply Co. Part 21.50
`. H. Wyatt, M.D. Service 10.00
Xerox Supplies 141.60
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1 -New Ditch Witch Trencher Model JZO,. complete with all standard
equipment. Tirea are 23 R 8:50 R 12 4 ply bar lug. Digging
chain is 20,000 lb. test set up to trench 6" wide and 36" deep.
Hydraulic raise lower and angle backfill blade is standard.
Unit is set up oompletely as bid specifications call for.
Price .............5 4.333.95
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TERMS F.O.B. PROMISED DEL.IV ERV
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HOUSTON, TEXAS 77037
PHONE A.C. 713 - 448.8444
September 20, 1974
The Honorable Mayor
and City Commission
City of La Porte
124 - 2nd Street
La Porte, Texas
Gentlemen:
We are pleased to quote the,~ollowing equipment
in the enclosed bid.
• Sincerely yours,
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Bill C. Edwards
President
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SPECIFICATION AND OR EXCEPTIONS
FOR
TRENCIiER
A. GENERAL CONDITIONS: The unit to be furnished under
this specification shall be of the latest improved
model in current production as offered to the commer-
cial trade. All materials and component parts shall
be new and of the highest quality, incorporating the
construction. Machine to be delivered to the City of
La Po rte's Public Works Department at ¢29 West "J"
Street, La Porte, Texas.
B. SPECIFICATIONS:
1. Power: 18 HP air-cooled engine. 12V
electric start.
2. Fuel Tank Capacity: $z U. S. Gallons.
3. Fuel: Regular grade automotive gasoline.
• ¢. Chassis Lubrication: Good grade automotive
chassis lubricant.
$. ~Elutch: Full hydrostatic drive. No clutch
required.
6. Transmission: Hydrostatic drive, forward
and reverse. Variable speeds 0 to 6 miles
per hour, both directions.
~. Drive System: ¢ Wheel drive in trenching
and in mobil, 0 to 6 miles per hour. Belt
absorbs shocle to prevent damage to drive
system.
8. I~draulic System: Gear pump supplies power
for boom, steering & Backfill blade. Pump
has 2,000 PSI related relief valve setting;
5 gallons per minute flow at 3,000 RPM.
9. Frame: Rigid one piece construction.
10. Tires: Size 23 x 8. $0 -- 12, wide tread,
high-flotation deep barlug, 2 ply rating
tires on 12" wheels.
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• SPECIFICATIONS FOR TRENCIiER PAGE 2
B. SPECIFICATIONS: CONT.
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11. Steering: Sltid steering single control will
turn around in its own length.
12. Digging Chain: 20,000 Pound test, heat
treated all riveted steel roller chain.
13. Di~*~;ing Boom: Square tublar steel, one
section 32 feet long with sprockets.
14. Backfill Blade: Backfill blade is hydraulic.
Raises and lowers hydraulically. Manual angle
one pin from operators seat. Side shifting
.blade for easy operating.
1$. Standar~ d Egui ment: Digging chain and boom
for 3~ depth by " wide trench, ammeter,
hydraulic baclcfill blade and deluxe rotatiag~-;
adjustable seat.
16. Optional Equipment: Hour meter is standard
• equipment.
17. Depth Indicator: Standard equipment.
18. Warrenty: taarrenty for (1) year or 500 hours,
whichever comes first.
TOTAL BID: $4,124.36 delivered to 420 West "J" Street,
La Porte, Texas
TERMS: Net cash on Receipt of Invoice.
Note: This bid is good on current prices and will
be subject to change if not accepted within
90 days of bid date of October 7, 1974•
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Bill Edwards
President
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PEERLESS EQUIPMENT CORPORATION
Davis Trenchers - BaokAoes - Kydra Borers -Line Layers
6895 GRIGGS STREET - AREA CODE 713 WALNUT 6-1741 - HOUSTON, TEXAS 77023
City of La Porte
P.O. Box 1115
La Porte, Te~cas 77571
Attn: Larry Morton
Gentlemen:
Tn rnnly to arnnr innnirv of 8 X29 ~ / 4
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we aunte as follows:
Quantity Description Unit Price Total
1 Davis 20 + 4 Trencher
With 18 HP Wisconsin Air Cooled
Gasoline Engine, Electric Starter
23-10.5 X 12 Hi-Flotation ~ires
40" X 6" Boom & Chain Assy. 4512.75
$4512.75
Above prices are subject to change; however, this quotation
is guaranteed for Z 0 days.
Teens: Net on (nvo i ce F.O.B. De 1 i vered Delivery: Immediate
Remarks: Machine carries full 6 month warranty parts ~ labor
F.O. B. our shop. Houston, and is painted Davis yellow.
Please note that the prices quoted are based on the quantity shown, and do not include sales
tax, unless specified.
PEERLESS EQUIPMENT CORPORATION
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~~~~~~* PEERLESS EQUIPMENT CORPORATION
""`s"' 6895 GRIGGS STREET - AREA CODE 718 WALNUT 6-1741 - HOUSTON, TEXAS 77023
City of La Porte
P.O. Box 1115
La Porte, Tx. 77571
Gentlemen:
In reoly to your inauirv of R I ?'7 /7 A
we nnntP ac fnllnwc•
Quantity Description Unit Price Total
I Davis 12 + 4 Trencher With 122 HP
Wisconsin Gasoline Engine, Electri
Starter 23 10.5 X 12" Hi-Flotation
Tires
40" X 6" Soom ~ Chain Assy 3120,00
$3120.00
Above prices are subject to change; however, this quotation
is guaranteed for 30 days.
Terms: Net on Invoice F.O.B. De I i vexed Delivery: Immediate
Remarks: Machine Carries full 6 month parts h Tabor warranty
F.0.8. our shop, Houston
"Please note that the prices quoted are based on the quantity shown, and do not include sales
tax, unless specified..
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' ORDINANCE NO. 780-V
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 780, THE CITY OF LA PORTE
ZONING ORDINANCE, BY CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF THAT CER-
TAIN PARCEL OF LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED; AND PROVIDING AN EFFEC-
TIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The City Commission of the City of La Porte
hereby finds, determines and declares that heretofore, to-wit,
on the 16th day of September, 1974, at 7:00 P.M., a joint pub-
lic hearing was held before the Planning and Zoning Commission,
and the City Commission, of the City of La Porte, Texas,
pursuant to due notice, to consider the question of the
possible re-classification of the zoning classification of
the hereinafter described parcel of land. There is attached
to this Ordinance as "Exhibit A," and incorporated by ref-
erence herein and made a part hereof for all purposes, a copy
of "Notice of Public Hearing" which the City Commission of
the City of La Porte hereby finds was properly mailed to the
owners of all properties located within two hundred feet
(200') of the properties under consideration..
Section 2. The Publisher's Affidavit of Publication of
notice of said hearing is attached hereto as "Exhibit B,"
incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for
all purposes.
Section 3. Subsequent to such public hearing, the City
of La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission met in special
• session on September 16, 1974, to consider the changes in
• classification which were the subject of such joint public
.. - hearing.. .The City Commission of the City of La Pcrte is in
• receipt of the written recommendations of the City of La Porte
Planning and Zoning Commission, by letter dated September 16,
1974, the original of which letter is attached hereto as
"Exhibit C incorporated by reference herein, and made a
part hereof for all purposes.
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Ordinance No. 780-V, Page 2.
Section 4. The City Commission of the City of La Porte
hereby accepts the recommendation of the City of La Porte
Planning and Zoning Commission, and the zoning classification
of the hereinafter described parcel of land, situated within
the corporate limits of the City of La Porte, is hereby
changed. in accordance therewith, and the zoning classification
of said parcel of land shall hereafter be "District C--
Apartment and Commercial District." Special uses, including
Light Industrial, may be authorized hereafter by special
permits granted :in appropriate cases and subject to certain
conditions and safeguards as might be required, after due
notice and hearing. The description of said parcel of land
re-zoned is as follows, to-wit:
BEGINNING at the point of intersection of the North right-
of-way line of Main Street (Spencer Highway) with the East
right-of-way line of 26th Street;
THENCE Northerly with the East right-of-way line of
26th Street to a North City Limit line of the City
of La Porte, also being the South City Limit line of
the City of Lomax;
THENCE Easterly with a Northerly City Limit line of
the City of La Porte also being the South City Limii~
line of the City o:E Lomax to the Southeast corner of
the City of Lomax;
THENCE Northerly with a Westerly City Limit line of
the City of La Porte and the East City Limit line of
the City of Lomax to its intersection with the North
right-of-way line of the T&NO Railroad;
THENCE Southeasterly with the North right-of-way line
of the T&NO Railroad to its intersection with a North-
erly extension of the East right-of-way line of 16th
• Street;
_ .THENCE Southerly with a Northerly extension of .the
East right-of-way line of 16th Street and the East
right-of-way line of 16th Street to its intersection
with the North right-of-way line of West "0" Street;
THENCE Easterly with the North right-of-way line of
,.West "0" Street to its intersection with the West
right-of-way line of State Highway No. 146;
THENCE Southerly with the West right-of-way line of
State Highway No. 146 to its intersection with a line
that is parallel to and 500 feet Northerly from the
North right-of-way line of McCabe Road;
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Ordinance No. 780-V, Page 3.
THENCE Westerly with a line that is parallel to and
500 feet North of the North right-of-way line of
McCabe Road to the East right-of-way line of the
T&NO Railroad;
THENCE Northerly with the East right-of-way line of
the T&NO Railroad to its intersection with a Westerly
extension of the North right-of-way line of West "0"
Street;
THENCE Easterly with a Westerly extension of the North
right-of-way line of West "0" Street and the North
right-of-way line of West "0" Street to its inter-
section with the West right-of-way line of 16th Street;
THENCE Northerly with the West right-of-way line of
16th Street to its intersection with the South right-
of-way line of West "K" Street;
THENCE Westerly with the South right-of-way line of
West "K" Street and a Westerly extension of the South
right-of~way line of West "K" Street to its inter-
section with the East. right-of-way line of the T&NO
Railroad,
THENCE Northerly with the East right-of-way line of
the T&NO Railroad to its intersection with a Westerly
extension of the North right-of-way line of West "J"
Street;
THENCE Easterly with a Westerly extension of the North
right-of-way line of West "J" Street and the. North
right-of-way line of West "J" Street to its intersection
with the West right-of-way line of 16th Street;
THENCE North with the West right-of-way line of 16th
Street to its intersection with the South right-of-way
line of West "A" Street;
THENCE Westerly with the South right-of-way line of
West "A" Street and a Westerly extension of the South
right-of-way line of West "A" Street to the West
right-of-way line of the T&NO Railroad;
THENCE North with the West right-of-way line of the
T&NO Railroad to the Southeast corner of Block 728
of the City of La Porte;
• THENCE West with the South line of said Block 728 to
the Southwest corner of Block 728;
THENCE Northerly with the West line of said Block 728
and a Northerly extension of the West line of Block
728 to its intersection with the North right-of-way
. ~ line of Main Street (Spencer Highway);
THENCE Westerly with the North right-of-way line of
Main Street (Spencer Highway) to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
Section 5. This Ordinance shall be in effect from and
after its passage and approval.
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urdinance No. '7~U-V, ~d~~ r~.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this 7th day of October, 1974.
CITY OF LA PORTE
By C/C/
E. A. Thomas, Mayor
ATTEST:
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APPROVED
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City Attorney