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MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
LA PORTE CITY COMMISSION, LA PORTE, TEXAS
JANUARY 6, 1975
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; Herb F. Freeman, Chief of Police;
Joe Sease, Fire Chief; and D. R. McLaughlin, Fire Marshal.
OTHERS PRESENT: A. J. Busch, Jr., Consulting Engineer of
Busch, Hutchison & Associates, Inc.; Members of the Planning
and Zoning Commission - Walter Roberson, Chairman; J. H. Smith,
Lois Compton, and Wm. R. Shedelbower.
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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3. ACCEPT BIDS FOR "DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM" - Mayor Thomas
asked if there was anyone present desiring to submit a
bid for the "Data Processing System"? There being none,
declared the bidding closed.
The Director of Finance opened and read aloud the following
bids:
MACHINE YR. MNTS.
NIXDORF COMPUTER
Two Greenway Plaza $22,997.00 $1,325.00
East - Suite 114
Houston, Texas 77046
NCR Corporation TAPE
Houston District $27,836.25 $1,036.00
P. 0. Box 36241 LEDGER
Houston, Texas 77036 $31,336.25 $1,108.00
IBM CORPORATION SYSTEM 3
6900 Fannin MODEL 6
General Systems $61,475.00 $3,492.80
Division
Houston, Texas 77025
BURROUGHS CORP. L 8900
P. 0. Box 36343 $27,861.00 $1,293.60
Houston, Texas 77036 L 8500
$24,261.00 $1,191.75
YR. SUPPLIES
$2,300.00
$3, 900.00
$5,400.00
$1,200.00
$3,626.50
$3,626.50
Motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner
Christensen to accept the bids for tabulation. Motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux, Price, and
Boyle.
NAYS: None.
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4. ACCEPT BIDS FOR 2,000 FEET OF TWO AND ONE-HALF INCH
FIRE HOSE - Mayor Thomas asked if there was anyone
present desiring to submit a bid for the Fire Hose?
There being none, declared the bidding closed.
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4. ACCEPT BIDS FOR FIRE HOSE (CONT'D.)
The Fire Chief opened and read aloud the following
bids:
ARTHUR DOOLEY AND SON
P. O. Box 15331
Houston, Texas 77020
2,000' HOSE
DELIVERY TIME
$5,046.00 4 - Months
40 Sections - $126.15 per Section
FIRE FOX CORP.
802 Nebraska
South Houston, Texas
CLAUDE WRIGHT & ASSOC.
9018 Ruland Building E
Houston, Texas 77055
$3,7000.00
$1.85 per ft.
$3,980.00 8-10 Weeks
$1.99 per ft.
Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner
Boyle to accept the bids for tabulation. Motion carried
by the following vote:
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AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux, Price,
and Boyle.
NAYS: None.
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5. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - "SPECIAL USE PERMIT" - OUTLOT 1,
NEBRASKA SYNDICATE - Mayor Thomas called the Joint
Public Hearing with the Planning and Zoning Commission
to order to consider a "Special Use Permit" for Outlot 1,
Nebraska Syndicate, for Light Industry.
It was ascertained that notices to all property owners
within 200 feet of the property under consideration
were mailed December 18, 1974, and that a public notice
of this hearing was published in the official newspaper
of the City of La Porte on December 19, 1974.
Mayor Thomas stated that Mr. Fred Westergren had requested
the "Special Use Permit" for the relocation of Chemlime
Corporation. This would be a lime processing system, by
taking hydrated lime, mixing with water, to make a liquid.
The operation would meet all EPA, Water-Air Pollution, and
County Agency requirements.
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5. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - "SPECIAL USE PERMIT" - (CONT'D.
Mayor Thomas asked if there was anyone present desiring
to speak in opposition?
(A) MR. JACK OLIPHANT, 101 GARFIELD - Mr. Jack Oliphant
was recognized and addressed the Commission. Mr. Oliphant
stated that although he lived an extreme distance from the
proposed location, it was quite near the Firemen's Training
Center and Firemen's Memorial Center. Mr. Oliphant's
questions ranged from what actually was proposed to be done;
had all the necessary agencies been contacted; where was the
needed water to come from; and would the City be closing
streets? Mr. Oliphant stated that Main Street did not
need another vacancy. The existing eye sores on West Main
on out Spencer Highway, due to commercial establishments
were not the best. La Porte was a very good place to
raise children, educate them, and could be a show place,
since there is really no industry here.
(B) MR. J. B. TIPPIT, 810 N. 12TH - Mr. Tippit was
recognized and addressed the Commission. Mr. Tippit
• stated that it appeared that light industry was just
surrounding La Porte Terrace. He further stated that
industry has no feeling for people, plus it would also
devalue his property.
(C) MR. BOB CRAGER - 713 N. 11TH - Mr. Bob Crager was
recognized and addressed the Commission. Mr. Crager
stated that it appeared to him that the area in question
was going to be full of industry. He felt there should
be a buffer zone between the homes and industry. He was
very opposed to the permit to allow industry to come to
the location. He stated that he had seen lime on the
streets, making the streets very slippery. Lime is a
caustic. He stated that he thought the people should
have a right to vote before the Commission made a decision.
He felt there should be a referendum election.
There being no one else desiring to speak against the
proposed permit, Mayor Thomas asked if there was anyone
present desiring to speak for the permit?
(A) MR. FRED WESTERGREN - Mr. Fred Westergren was recognized
and stated that he and Mr. Bruce Angel had made application
for the "Special Use Permit". Mr. Westergren stated that
their desire was to meet all EPA, Air Pollution, Water
• Pollution, County, City and any other Agencies that were
deemed necessary.
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5. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - "SPECIAL USE PERMIT" (CONT'D.)
Mr. Westergren stated that Mr. R. W. Patrick, Engineer
for the proposed project and Mr. John Di Gulio, General
Manager for Chemlime were present and would answer any
questions.
Mr. Westergren presented the proposed plat and explained
the location of Outlot 1, Nebraska Syndicate was located
between Crestlane and 16th Street. There will be a
buffer zone of trees around the site. The lime will come
in by rail tank car and leave in liquid form by tank truck.
The operation should be lime dust free.
There was a brief discussion regarding water usage and
the effect of lime dust on the lungs, compared to asbestos.
It was determined that the City has no way of determining
the effect and must rely on the necessary environmental
agencies.
Mayor Thomas read the letter of recommendation to call
a joint public hearing from the Chairman of the Planning
• and Zoning Commission, to consider a special use permit
to allow the relocation of Chemlime Corporation, pending
approval of all necessary environmental agencies. A copy
of said letter is attached and made a part of these minutes.
(B) MR. HAROLD PFEIFFER - 619 BROWNELL - Mr. Harold Pfeiffer
was recognized and addressed the Commission. Mr. Pfeiffer
stated that his business was located at 116 N. 16th Street.
Mr. Pfeiffer stated that few people understood the full
impact of the environmental agencies. If there are any
problems, the agency needs to only be notified, and the
operation can be shut down. He further stated he was
for growth and urged the Commission to give careful
consideration to the request for the special use permit
for light industry.
Mayor Thomas asked if there was anyone desiring to speak
for the request. There being none, declared the joint
public hearing closed.
The meeting of the City Commission was recessed while
the Planning and Zoning Commission met to consider the
request for the special use permit.
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• 5. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - "SPECIAL USE PERMIT" (CONT'D.)
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Mayor Thomas called the meeting to order and read
the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation
to approve the "Special Use Permit" as long as it
complied with all environmental agencies. A copy of
said recommendation is attached and made a part of these
minutes.
Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner
Christensen to approve the request for a "Special Use
Permit" for Light Industry for Chemlime Corporation
to relocate on Outlot 1, Nebraska Syndicate, subject
to approval of all the necessary environmental agencies.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux,
Price, and Boyle.
NAYS: None.
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6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 16, 1974 -
Motion by Commissioner Christensen, seconded by Commissioner
• Kibodeaux to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
December 16, 1974, as written. Motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux,
Price, and Boyle.
NAYS: None.
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7. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - Motion by Commissioner
Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner Price to approve
accounts payable, with the addition of a bill from
Mr. Knox Askins, Attorney, in the amount of $686.00,
two months service. Motion carried by the following
AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux,
Price, and Boyle.
NAYS: None.
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8. VISITORS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION - Mayor Thomas
asked if the meeting had been posted according to law?
The City Clerk affirmed. Mayor Thomas welcomed the citizens
and expressed his appreciation for their presence.
There was no one desiring to address the Commission.
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9. RATIFY AWARDING BID FOR CPR MACHINE FOR AMBULANCE TO
DIXIE INTERNATIONAL SALES CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF
2,185.00 - Motion by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by
Commissioner Christensen to ratify awarding the bid for
CPR Machine for ambulance to Dixie International Sales
Corporation in the amount of $2,185.00. Motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux,
Price, and Boyle.
NAYS: None.
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10. CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR A WATER WELL AND ASSOCIATED
FACILITIES - After a brief discussion, motion by Commissioner
Price, seconded by Commissioner Christensen to authorize
the City Engineer and Attorney to go ahead with the necessary
preparation to award the bid for a water well and associated
facilities, subject to receipt of the deed for the well site,
to Singer, Layne-Texas Division, in the amount of $323,450.00.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux, and Price.
NAYS: Commissioner Boyle.
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11. CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR A SANITARY SEWER MAIN AND COLLECTION
SYSTEM - Motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by
Co m ssioner Price to award the bid for a sanitary sewer main
and collection system to the low bidder, McKey Construction
and Equipment Rentals, in the amount of $221,489.42. Motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux,
Price, and Boyle.
NAYS: None.
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12. CONSIDER RESOLUTION APPROVING REPRESENTATIVE TO GENERAL
BODY TO THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL - Mayor Thomas
read a memorandum from the Houston-Galveston Area Council
in full. A Copy of said letter and resolution is attached
and made a part of these minutes.
• Motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner
Price to appoint Councilman Asa Yeamans of Alvin and
Councilman James Cook of Deer Park as Representatives,
and Mayor B. S. Babovec of Rosenberg and Mayor Alvin
Baggett of Galena Park as Alternates to the General Body
to the Houston-Galveston Area Council. Motion carried by
the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux,
Price, and Boyle.
NAYS: None.
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13. APPROVE PAYMENT FOR CPR MACHINE TO DIXIE INTERNATIONAL
SALES CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF 2,185.00 - Motion
by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner Kibodeaux,
to approve payment for CPR Machine to Dixie International
Sales Corporation in the amount of $2,185.00. Motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux,
Price, and Boyle.
NAYS: None.
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14. CONSIDER ORDINANCE N0. 780-Z - After a proposed ordinance
was read in full, motion by Commissioner Price, seconded
by Commissioner Christensen to adopt Ordinance No. 780-Z
as read. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux,
Price, and Boyle.
NAYS: None.
CAPTION: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 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. (SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR LIGHT INDUSTRY,
OUTLOT 1, NEBRASKA SYNDICATE - CHEMLIME CORPORATION)
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15. CONSIDER SETTING HEARING DATE OF MARCH 3, 1975, AT 7:00 P.M.
FOR REZONING CERTAIN PIECES OF PROPERTY IN THE NORTHERN AREA
• OF THE CITY - Mayor Thomas read a letter from the Chairman
of the Planning and Zoning Commission recommending calling
a joint public hearing to consider reclassifying several
pieces of property in the northern area of the City, from
Residential to Commercial. Said property to be on Crestlane
and Highway 146, north side of the Railroad , north to the
Tunnel.
Motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner
Price to set the public hearing date of March 3, 1975, at
7:00 P.M., for rezoning certain pieces of property in the
northern area of the City. Motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux,
Price, and Boyle.
NAYS: None.
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16. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING BUSCH-HUTCHISON & ASSOCIATES TO MAKE
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FOR BALL FIELD SITE AT FAIRMONT PARK -
It was determined that there would be three different size
• ball fields. Mr. Busch informed the Commission that funds
are now available through HUD that may not require matching
funds.
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16. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING BUSCH-HUTCHISON TO MAKE APPLICATION
FOR GRANT FOR BALL FIELD SITE AT FAIRMONT PARK - (Cont'd.)
Motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner
Price to authorize Busch-Hutchison & Associates to make
application for a grant for ball field site at Fairmont
Park. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux,
Price, and Boyle.
NAYS: None.
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17. CONSIDER REQUEST REGARDING CHEMTRON'S APPLICATION TO
VACATE STREETS AND ALLEYS - A letter from the City
Attorney, dated December 30, 1974, was read in full.
A letter from Mr. Phil Pfeiffer, Attorney representing
Chemtron, dated December 27, 1974, was read in full.
A copy of each letter is attached and made a part of these
• minutes.
It was determined that Cities may sell streets and alleys
after said property has been appraised. Purchaser must
pay the appraisal fee plus the appraisal amount of the
property.
After a lengthy discussion regarding the consideration of
closing certain alleys, 17th Street, West "H" Street, and
West "G" Street and placing a minimum of $50,000.00 on said
streets and alleys, motion by Commissioner Price, seconded
by Commissioner Kibodeaux to give tentative agreement to
sell said streets and alleys if Chemtron would extend the
8" water line to "F" Street; make the necessary water
connections and fire plugs; agree not to manufacture
Phosgene on subject tract,; send pre-construction notices
of any proposed Chemtron expansion or construction projects
and other stipulations as outlined in attached letter of
December 27, 1974; if all Utility Companies were in accord
and had no objections to closing of said streets or alleys,
the City would reserve the right to accept or reject the
appraisal price, and not sell said land, if in the opinion
of the City, the 4.4 acres of land to be closed, was of
more value to the City than the appraisal price. Chemtron
had the prerogative, if in their opinion, the appraisal
• was above the fair market value to them, not to buy said
streets and alleys.
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17. CONSIDER REQUEST REGARDING CHEMTRON'S APPLICATION TO
VACATE STREETS AND ALLEYS (CONT'D.)
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux,
Price, and Boyle.
NAYS: None.
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18. APPROVE PAYMENT FOR ONE MOTT 88 FLAIL MOWER TO PRECO
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MACHINERY SALES, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,598.76 -
Motion y Commissioner Ki odeaux, seconded by Commissioner
Christensen to approve payment for one Mott 88 Flail Mower
to Preco Machinery Sales, Inc., in the amount of $1,598.76.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux,
Price, and Boyle.
NAYS: None.
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19. CONSIDER HIRING ARCHITECTS FOR LIBRARY EXPANSION -
Mayor Thomas stated that the preliminary plans for the
Library expansion had been prepared by Reed and Clements,
AIA. After a brief discussion regarding the Library expansion,
it was determined that this would be the Bi-Centennial Project.
Mayor Thomas recommended to the Commission to ask Mrs. Charlie
Doug Boyle to be the Chairman, Mrs. Charles Christensen as
Co-Chairman, and Mrs. I. J. Kibodeaux as a member of the
Board and they in turn would take the necessary steps to
appoint as many other persons as they deemed necessary.
Mr. Blain Moore of the School would like to combine both
boards. The Commission requested Mayor Thomas to contact
the wives of the Commissioners and request their assistance
on the Bi-Centennial Project.
Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner
Christensen to authorize Reed and Clements, AIA, to continue
with the Library expansion. Motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux,
Price, and Boyle.
• NAYS: None.
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20. DISCUSS EMPLOYEE GROUP INSURANCE - The Director of Finance
informed the Commission that the anniversary date for the
employee group insurance would be February 1, 1975. At
that time there would be a considerable increase in rates.
Blue Cross-Blue Shield had however, presented six different
plans that the City might consider. Mr. Broussard presented
a copy of each plan to the Commission and read them in full.
A copy is attached and made a part of these minutes.
After a brief discussion, motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux,
seconded by Commissioner Price to authorize the Director of
Finance to contact Blue Cross-Blue Shield and ask for a
written 90-day extension of the present plan, at the
increased rates. The Commission would then have time to
consider the plans and determine if the insurance would be
rebid. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux,
Price, and Boyle.
NAYS: None.
• INSURANCE RATE INCREASE - After further discussion, motion
by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner Christensen
that the City would absorb the insurance rate increase on the
employee group policy until a decision could be made regarding
the insurance. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux,
Price, and Boyle.
NAYS: None.
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21. CONSIDER REPAIRS TO ROOF ON EXHISTING CITY HALL - The
Director of Finance informed the Commission of the need to
repair a portion of the roof on the City Hall. Minor repairs
had been made, but the roof was still leaking. An estimate
for replacing the roof over the Council Chambers and City
Clerks Office was in the amount of $2,522.00. A copy of
said estimate is attached and made a part of these minutes.
Motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner
Christensen to declare an emergency and dispense with the
normal bidding procedure and authorize the Director of Finance
• to contact Rudy's Roofing Company and authorize the necessary
roof replacement in the amount of $2,522.00.
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21. CONSIDER REPAIRS TO ROOF ON EXHISTING CITY HALL - (Cont'd.)
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux,
Price, and Boyle.
NAYS: None.
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22. ON PREMISE CONSUMPTION LICENSE REQUEST - MRS. CHARLOTTE E.
MC DONALD - Mayor Thomas informed the Commission of a
request from Mrs. Charlotte E. McDonald for a Wine and
Beer On Premise License for the Pizza Inn, 1128 S. Broadway.
Motion by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner
Christensen to authorize the City Clerk to certify that
the Pizza Inn, 1128 S. Broadway, was in a Wet Area to
allow Mrs. Charlotte E. McDonald to apply for the necessary
county and state license; and authorize the City Attorney
• to prepare the necessary Ordinance amending the On Premise
Consumption Ordinance. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux,
Price, and Boyle.
NAYS: None.
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23. DISCUSSION OF DEPARTMENT PROJECTS - (A) Mr. Morton, Director
of Public Works, stated that he had received only one
proposal for street sweeping, which was from Northwest
Sweeping, in the amount of $7.75 per curb mile. There are
approximately 29 curb miles to be swept.
Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner
Christensen to authorize the Director of Public Works
to Contract with Northwest Sweeping to sweep the City
streets, approximately 29 curb miles, in the amount of
$7.75 per curb mile, requiring liability insurance in the
amount of 100/300/5 and the City receive a copy of insurance
certificate. Said Company to report to the Police Department
before each sweeping job. Motion carried by the following vote:
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23. DISCUSSION OF DEPARTMENT PROJECTS (Cont'd.)-
AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux,
Price, and Boyle.
NAYS: None.
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24. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Motion by Commissioner Price,
seconded by Commissioner Christensen that the meeting
be recessed for an Executive Session. Motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux,
Price, and Boyle.
NAYS: None.
The meeting recessed at 9:47 P.M.
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The meeting reconvened at 10:27 P.M.
• 25. ADJOURNMENT - Motion by Commissioner Christensen, seconded
by Commissioner Kibodeaux that the meeting adjourn. Motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux,
Price, and Boyle.
NAYS: None.
The meeting adjourned at 10:29 P.M.
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Margie Goyen, ity Clerk
Passed and approved this
20th day of January, 1975.
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CREDITOR
Adm~Linen Service Cleaning o
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B. ~ F. Maintenance Service Service 103.00
Jim Ball International, Inc. Parts 34.38
Bayshore Sun Service 90.60
Big Three Industries, Inc. Service .24
Bob's Lock $ Key Service Service 10.50
Robert J. Brady Co. Supplies 189.95
Briggs-Weaver Supplies 121.72
Brown $ Root, Inc. Type "D" HMAC 1,323.10
Busch, Hutchison F, Associates Service
' 22,983.05
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Bobbie's Cafe s Meals
Prisoner .
Joe Camp, Inc. Service 6.64
Coastal A/C ~, Htg. Co. Service 48.50
Thomas E. Cockrell Garbage Service 60.00
Communications Engineering Co. Service 211.65
Criminal Research Products, Inc. Supplies 29.75
~ly Court Review Service 1,298.00
Page Dittman Motors Part 3.36
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537
Dixie Chemical Co. Supplies .
65
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Dyna-Med, Inc. Supplies .
Edelman's Uniforms 32.80
Golden Triangle Auto Clinic Service 18.00
Gulf Oil Corporation Gasoline 1,281.30
The Houstonian Service 576.00
Houston Chronicle Service 57.20
Houston Fire ~ Safety Equipment Co. Supplies 32.09
Houston Lighting $ Power Co. 4,537.79
Houston Medical Gas $ Equipment Co. Supplies 33.27
Houston Natural Gas Corporation Service 191.39
Hughes Office Supply Supplies 319.10
Ineeda Linen Service Laundry Service 17.88
Lake Roofing Co. Service 87.50
La Porte Rental Service 14.00
Larry's Body Shop Service 213.90
Lumus Baytown Dodge Parts 24.64
ay Marks Chevrolet Service 47.63
drank Glass Minimax Supplies ~ Turkeys 961.06
Moore Paper Co. Supplies 78.27
Motorola Service 90.00
Neel Tool Co. Service 73.80
Oxford Chemicals Supplies 366.25
Pfeiffer-Gambrell, Inc. Service 331.99
James L. Phillips Service 1,175.00
Pitney Bowes Rental 30.00
R. ~ R. House Painting Headlight Tester 275.00
~ S. ii H. Maintenance Service 84.30
Sa-So, Inc. Supplies 266.45
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Sears Roebuck $ Co. Supplies 2.58
Shell Oil Co. Gasoline 24.91
Skelton's Work Shop Service 5.25
South Side Camera Center, Inc. Supplies 24.42
Southwest Meter $ Supply Co.,Inc. Supplies 82.53
SCHEDULE OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Submitted for approval at the.
January 6th,1974, Meeting, City Council 7:00 P.M.
DESCRIPTION
AMOUNT
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CREDITOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Standard Coffee Service Co. Supplies $ 108.70
Stephens-Baker Insurance Insurance 36.32
Taylor Instruments Parts 6.75
Texas Crushed Stone Co. Supplies 928.59
Tom-Ken Printing Supplies 257.75
Walker's Sand Co. Sand 32.40
WESCO Supplies 138.44
White Supply Co. Supplies 94.00
Xerox Rental ~ Supplies 151.69
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PHONE (7131 471.5020 • P. O. Box 1115 • LA PORTE. TExAS 77571
December 13, 1974
Honorable Mayor and City
Commission
City of La Porte
P. O. Box 1115
La Porte, Texas 77571
Gentlemen:
At a called session of the Planning and Zoning Commission,
held December 10, 1974, the Planning and Zoning Commission
voted unanimously to recommend calling a joint public hearing
to consider a Special Use Permit for Outlot 1, Nebraska
Syndicate, to allow the relocation of Chemlime Corporation,
pending approval of the EPA, Texas Water Quality Board and
the Texas Air Quality Board.
Very truly yours,
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Walter Roberson, Chairman
Planning and Zoning Commission
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TOs Mayors, Member Fiozne Rule Cities
SUBJECTS Confirmation of results. of Caucus Meeting
held December 11, 1974
DATEz December 14, 1974
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At the Caucus Meeting of the representatives to the General
Body of the Iiouston-Galveston Area Council from the member.,
Home Rule Cities of under 25,000 population, the following
delegates to the Executive Committee were chosen:
Representative --,Councilman Asa Yeamans of Alvin
Alternate -- Mayor B. S. Babovec of Roaesibesq
. Representative -- Councilman James Cook~of Deer Park
Alternate -- Mayor Alvin Baggett of Galena Park
It is requested that the attached resolution be presented to
your city council, at the earliest opportunity. If the above
meets with their approval, please return one executed copy
of this designation.
Please call Ms. Stevie Walters of the Area Council staff i!
there are any problems or questions.
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DESIGNATION OF JOINT REPRESENTATIVES
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HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL
• EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
1975
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BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and City Council of La Porte, Texas
acting jointly with other home rule cities under 25,000 population according
to the 1970 Census which are located within the area served by the Houston-
Galveston Area Council, and such cities being members of the Houston-Galveston
Area Council, that Councilman Asa Yeamans and
Councilman James Cook be, and they are hereby, designated
as the representatives to the Executive Committee of the Houston-Galveston
Area Council for the year 1975. •
FURTHER THAT, the official Alternates authorized to serve as our represen-
tatives to the Executive Committee should .either or both of the hereinabove
named representatives become ineligible or if either or both of such represen-
tatives resign, are Mayor B. S. Babovec as Alternate for
~ouncilman.Asa Yeamans ar-d Mayor Alvin Baggett _______ as
Alternat@ fOr CnunGi lman_ JamAg COOk_ __ __
THAT, the Executive Director of the Houston-Galveston Area Council be
notified of the designation of the hereinabove named delegates and alternates.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this the 6th day of January , 197
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January 6, 1975
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Honorable Mayor and City
Commission
City of La Porte
P. 0. Box 1115
La Porte, Texas 77571
Gentlemen:
At a called session of the Planning and Zoning Commission,
held December 10, 1974, the Planning and Zoning Commission
voted unanimously to recommend calling a joint public hearing
to consider reclassifying several pieces of property in the
northern area of the City. Said property to be determined
by the Commission per map.
Very truly yours,
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Walter Roberson, Chairman
Planning and Zoning Commission
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KNOX W. A~KIN~, J. D.
ATTORNEY AT LAW
122 3. BROADWAY
P. O. BOX 1218
LA PORTE, TEXAS 77b71 '
713 471.1886
December 30, 1974
and City Commissioners /~
La Porte, Texas 77571
The Honorable Mayor
City of La Porte
P. 0. Box 1115
Mr. A. J. Busch, Jr.
Busch, Hutchison & Associates, Inc.
1107 Fleetwood Drive
Baytown, Texas 77520
Gentlemen:
I enclose herewith letter dated December 27, 1974, which I have
received from Mr. Philip J. Pfeiffer, Attorney for Chemetron
• Corporation.
I had several discussions with Mr. Pfeiffer, since the meeting,
and prior to the time he wrote this letter, during which dis-
cussions I informed him of the points that I felt that he should
cover in this letter, to protect the City of La Porte's interests
in this matter, should the City Commission elect to grant this:
application to vacate streets and alleys.
Because of the vast range of possible installations which an
industrial company can construct, I did not feel that it was
possible to draw a clause, which would meet with the approval of
both the City and Chemetron, describing acceptable operations.
Therefore, I suggested to Mr. Pfeiffer the language in the last
paragraph of Page 2 of his letter, to the effect that the City
of La Porte would be given ample pre-construction notice of
planned projects, so that it could (1) be heard before State
and Federal environmental boards; and (2) pass any necessary
ordinances regulating, or, if necessary, prohibiting, the planned
new operations.
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The Hon. Mayor & City Commissioners
Mr. A. J. Busch, Jr.
Page 2
12-30-74
You will note that Chemetron has requested a preliminary decision
from the Commission on this matter at your meeting of January 6,
1975.
If I may be of further assistance, please advise.
Yours very truly,
C/v '
Knox W. Askins
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Enclosure
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F ULBRIGHT & CROOKER
BANK OF THE SOUTHWEST BUILDING
• HOUSTON, TEXAS 77002
TELEPHONE 1713 224-7070
CAB4E FULB RIO HT HOU6TON-T ELEX 76•t8212
December 27, 1974
Mr. Knox W. Askins
City Attorney
City of La Porte
P. O. Box 1115
La Porte, Texas 77571
TELEPHONE (202 223'1166
TELEX 69-2602
52~LINCOLN'S INN FIELDS
LONDON, WC2A 3LZ
TELEPHONE (01~ 405-3208
TELEX 22-738
PASEO DE LA REFORMA 355
MEXICO 5, D• F.
TELEPHONES 5-28-64-05
5-2t-72'88
TELEX 017-74621
Re: Chemetron Corporation's Application to Vacate
Certain Streets and Alleys
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Dear Mr. Askins:
On December 16, 1974, during the course of Chemetron Corporation's
presentation to the La Porte Mayor and Commissioners regarding
the captioned matter, certain issues were raised which I believe
need further clarification.
As expressed to the Mayor and the Commissioners, Chemetron is
planning expansion and construction. projects on the property
it owns in the City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, which, if
completed, could aggregate $9.9 million.
Approximately seventy-five per cent (75~) of this amount is in-
tended for the construction of an Antimony Oxide Plant and office
and warehouse facilities on that portion of Chemetron's property
which is impressed with dedicated streets and alleys (the "sub-
ject tract"), and is more fully described as follows:
"All of Blocks Eight Hundred Thirty-three
(833), Eight Hundred Thirty-four (834),
Eight Hundred Fifty-nine (859), Eight
Hundred Sixty (860), Eight Hundred Sixty-
nine (869), and Eight Hundred Seventy
(870), of the TOWN OF LA FORTE, in Harris
County, Texas, according to the map in
Volume 72, Page 4, Deed Records, Harris
County., Texas."
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• Mr. Knox W. Askins
City of La Porte
Page 2
12-27-74
The streets and alleys which, Chemetron requests the City of
La Porte vacate in order to render the foregoing project
economically feasible include portions of 17th Street, West
"H" Street, and West "G" Street, and certain alleys which run
parallel to 17th Street. Each of these streets and alleys
exist on the "subject tract" described above and will be more
fully described in Chemetron's Application for Vacation, Aban-
donment and Closing of Streets and Alleys.
Antimony Oxide is a chemical fire retardant which has proven
to be a significant factor in fire safety. Although not planned
to be constructed on the "subject tract" and thus not necessi-
tating the vacating of any streets or alleys, Chemetron has
definitive plans to erect a plant to manufacture a special
monomer to be used as an Occupational Safety and Health Act
approved glass substitute and an additional fire retardant
plant.
It is presently contemplated that these construction plans will,
barring unforeseen difficulties and assuming the Application
• for Vacation is granted, be pursued within a maximum of three to
five years. Approximately twenty per cent (20~) of the proposed
capital expenditures are currently under construction or will be
commenced in 1975.
In connection with this Application, Chemetron will agree not
to manufacture Phosgene on the "subject tract" heretofore
described. Additionally, Chemetron will agree to pay the usual
and reasonable cost for an eight (8) inch water line (sufficient
to provide reasonable fire protection) to extend from the inter-
section of "J" Street (Fairmont Parkway) and 16th Street to the
intersection of "H" Street and 16th Street.
To enable the City of La Porte to have pre-construction notice
of any proposed Chemetron expansion or construction projects,
Chemetron will agree to advise the City of La Porte of all con-
struction and operation applications filed with State and
Federal environmental regulation agencies or boards. It is
believed that this procedure would give the City advance notice
of Chemetron's plans/projects and would allow the City to deter-
mine the need, if any, to exercise its police power in a regula-
tory fashion and an opportunity, if desired, to oppose said
application before the appropriate regulatory agency or board.
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• Mr. Knox W. Askins
City of La Porte
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Page 3
12-27-74
Pursuant to the established policy of the Mayor and Commissioners
of the City of La Porte, we respectfully request that a prelimi-
nary decision (pending filing the formal Application for Vacation
and making the necessary arrangements with the appropriate utility
companies) be made on Chemetron Corporation's request that certain
streets and alleys be vacated and closed. We request that this
matter be placed on the agenda for the regular meeting of January
6, 1975.
Very truly yours,
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Philip J. Pfeiffer
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cc: Mr. John P. Luvisi, President
Chemical Products Division of
• Chemetron Corporation
P. 0. Box 66251 - AMF O'Hare
Chicago, Illinois 60666
Mr. Ormand Lorentz,
Technical Service Manager
Chemical Products Division of
Chemetron Corporation
P. O. Box 995
La Porte, Texas 77571
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• INSURANCE
PRESENT PLAN 1
SUMMARY OF BENEFITS:
$40 room for 30 days
All usual hospital services covered in full except blood
and plasma
ICU in full
$500 Surgical Schedule
~20~ Anesthesia
$5 in-hospital medical for 30 days
$300 AIS
10/20,000 Major Medical
$100 Deductible
$50 room allowance
Rates effective 2~-Z-75:
AMOUNT OF
• INCREASE
Individual $22.90 + $4.20 $ 2.59
2-Person (Emp. & Spouse) 31.61 9.57
Fam3.ly 40.28 11.76
8pone. 12.91 3.79
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PLAN 2
SUMMARY OF BENEFITS:
$40 room for 30 days
ICU in full
$50 Med-Burg Deductible
$500 Surgical Schedule .
20$ Anesthesia
$150 AIS
10-20,000 Major Medical
$60 room limit
$100 Deductible
Out-patient drugs in full
Out-patient psychiatric $12.50 weekly maximum
• Individual
Emp. & Children
Emp. & Spouse
Family
AMOUNT OF
INCREASE
$21.08 + $4.20 $ .77
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PLAN 3
SUMMARY OF BENEFITS:
$40 room for 30 days
ICU in full
$25 Med-Burg Deductible
$500 Surgical Schedule
20~ Anesthesia
$150 AIS
10-20,000 Major Medical
$60 room limit
$100 Deductible
Out-patient drugs in full
Out--patient psychiatric .$12.50 weekly maximum
AMOUNT OF
INCREASE
Individual
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Emp. & Spouse
Family
$21.84 + $4.20
24.20 '
30.70
38.73
$ 1.53
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8.66
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SUMMARY OF BENEFITS:
INSURANCE
PLAN 4
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$40 room for 30 days
ICU in full
$50 Med-Burg Deductible
$500 Surgical Schedule
20$ Anesthesia
$150 AIS
$250,000 Major Medical
$60 room limit
$100 Deductible
Out-patient drugs in full
Out-patient psychiatric $12.50 weekly maximum
AMOUNT OF
INCREASE
• Individual
Emp. & Children..
Emp. & Spouse
Family
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23.71
30.01
38.52
$ 1.52
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PLAN 5
SUMMARY OF BENEFITS:
$40 room for 30 days
ICU in full
$25 Med-Surg Deductible
$500 Surgical Schedule
20~ Anesthesia '
$150 AIS
$250,000 Major Medical
$60 room limit
$100 Deductible
Out-patient drugs in full
Out-patient psychiatric $12.50 weekly maximum
• Individual $22.59 + $4.20
Emp. & Children 24.58
Emp. & Spouse 31.64
Family 40.04
AMOUNT OF
INCREASE
$ 2.28
New
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SUMMARY OF BENEFITS:
$30 room for 30 days
ICU in full
No Med-Burg Deductible
$500 Surgical Schedule
20$ Anesthesia
$150 AIS '
250,000 Major Medical
$60 room limit
$100 Deductible
Out-patient drugs in full
Outpatient psychiatric $12.50 weekly maximum
AMOUNT OF
INCREASE
Emp. $21.36 + $4.20 $ 1.05
• Emp. & Children 20.77 New
Emp. & Spouse 28.79 6.75
Family 36.97 8.45
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City of La Porte
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La Porte Texas
77 571
Reroof Proposal
City Hall
I.) Remove existing roof.
2.) Check for and replace any rotten decking.
3.) Apply I/2" insulation building up cric~:et so as to run
water into the roof drains.
~+.) Cover entire roof with I/2" insulation. ,
5.) Apply a net+r roof using I Ply ~-0 Lb. base felt and 3 Plys
of 15.Lb. finishing felt flood coated and re rocked.
6.) Apply new firewalls if necessary.
7.) Rework counter flashing to recieve new roof.
8.) Clean and remove all construction debris from premises.
9.) This roof carries a no leak warranty for (2) tyro years.
I0.) This proposal is void in 30 days.
II.) Total cost $2,522.00
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