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Home My WebLink About1975-06-16 Regular Meetingr~ • MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING OF THE LA PORTE CITY COMMISSION, LA PORTE, TEXAS JUNE 16, 1975 7:00 P.M. MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION PRESENT: Mayor E. A. Thomas, Commissioners Bill Love, I. J. Kibodeaux, Virginia Cline, and C. D. Boyle. MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION ABSENT: None. OTHER C'ITY' OFFICIALS PRESENT: Larry L. Broussard, • Director of Finance; Matha Holloway, Assistant City Clerk; Knox Askins, City Attorney; Larry L. Morton, Director of Public Works; H. F. Freeman, Chief of Police. OTHER CITY OFFICIALS ABSENT: Margie Goyen was out of town. OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. Jim Hutchison, Busch, Hutchison & Associates, Inc.; Planning and Zoning Commission Members: Walter Roberson, Chairman; Kerry R. Beverly, J. H. Smith, and Charles D. Christensen. PRESIDING: Mayor Thomas. + + + 1. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Thomas called the meeting to order. • + + + Regular Meeting 6/16/75 2 2. INVOCATION - The invocation was given by Commissioner Love. 3. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDER REZONING THE EAST ONE-HALF OUTLOT 14, NEBRASKA SYNDICATE - FROM RESIDENTIAL TO COMMERCIAL FOR NURSING HOME USE ONLY - Mayon Thomas asked i t ere were any present to speak against rezoning of this area; there were none. Mayor Thomas then recognized Mr. J. P. Bonnett who spoke for rezoning for nursing home use only, and explained the proposed facility would be a 60 bed home with room for future expansion. After a meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board, Mr. Walter Roberson recommended rezoning of this property. Motion was made by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner Cline to rezone the east one-half of Outlot 14, Nebraska Syndicate. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. • + + + 4. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDER REZONING THE EAST ONE- HALF OF BLOCK 645, ALL OF BLOCKS 646, 647, 64$; THE EAST ONE-HALF" OF BLOCK 652, ALL OF BLOCKS 651', 650, 649; THE EAST ONE-HALF OF BLOCK 681, ALL OF BLOCKS 68'2,683,684; THE EP,ST ONE'-HALF OF BLOCK 688, ALL OF BLOCKS 687, 6'86, AND 6$5, TOWN OF LA PORTE FROM RESIDENTIP;L TO COMMERCIAL, AND NO SPECIAL USE'PERMITS ALLOWED - Mayor Thomas asked if t ere were any present w o opposed rezoning the above. Mr. Lloyd Jones, 1320 West Tyler, La Porte, Texas, discussed his opposition to rezoning of Blocks 649 and 650. Mayor Thomas then asked if there were any present to speak for rezoning this area, Mr. Walter Roberson spoke for it, explaining that the area was surrounded by commercially zoned areas. The Planning and Zoning Board then met and Mr. Roberson stated it was their recommendation this area be rezoned commercial. • • • Regular Meeting 6/16/75 3 Motion was made by Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Boyle to approve rezoning of the above from residential to commercial. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. + + + 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING JUNE 2, 1975 - Motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner Cline to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 2, 1975, as presented. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. • + + + 6. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - After a brief discussion of items on the accounts payable, motion was made by Commissioner Kibodeaux and seconded by Commissioner Love to accept the accounts payable as presented; a copy of which is attached and made a part of these minutes. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. + + + 7. PRESENTATION - KEY TO CITY - T. A. "STEVE" HOLMES, SHIRE COUNCILMAN - BELLAN, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA - Mayor Thomas welcomed Mr. Holmes to the City and presented him with a "Key to the City of La Porte, Texas." Mr. Holmes then presented Mayor Thomas two copies of "Australia, The Island Continent" for the La Porte Library. + + + • • • • Regular Meeting 6/16/75 4 8. VISITORS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION - Mayor Thomas asked if the meeting had been posted according to law. The Assistant City Clerk affirmed. A. MR. CARL LYONS - 1914 CRESCENT DRIVE - Mr. Lyons was recognized and addressed the Commission regarding acts of mischief and destruction by residents of Vista Baywood Apartments to homes in the area. After lengthy discussion, Mayor Thomas asked Chief Freeman and Commissioner Boyle to arrange a meeting between the owners and managers of Vista Baywood, residents of the surrounding area, and the La Porte City Commission to discuss the problems and try to work out a solution to this problem. B. MR. WILLARD JENNINGS - MAINLAND TIRE, 621 MAIN ST. - Mr. Jennings was recognized and addressed the Commission requesting a variance to City Ordinance 811, the Mobile Home Ordinance. Mr. Jennings asked that he be allowed to put a mobile home behind the store as a security measure. • A letter of request was presented to Mayor Thomas, a copy of which is attached and made a part of these minutes. C. MR. FRANK DRISKILL - 10303 OLD ORCHARD - Mr. Driskill was recognized and then introduced Mr. Al Pena, Baseball Commissioner, 920 S. Utah. Mr. Pena discussed plans by Harris County for leasing land with an option to buy to build a ball park and other recreational facilities. He stated the County would buy the land, build the parks, and would ask the City of La Porte to provide payment of the light bill. Mayor Thomas welcomed the visitors and invited them back at any time. + + + 9. AWARD BID - MOBILE RADIO FOR RESCUE TRUCK - Motion was made by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner Cline to accept bid of Motorola Communications and Electronics in the amount of $1,233.00 for a mobile radio for the rescue truck. Motion carried by the following vote: • • Regular Meeting 6/16/75 5 AYES: Commissioners Love, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. + + + 10. AWARD BID - BODY AND WINCH FOR RESCUE TRUCK - Motion was made by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner Kibodeaux to accept the bid of Koenig Iron Works, Inc. in the amount of $2,551.45 for a body and winch for the rescue truck. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. + + + 11. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN GRANT PAPERS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FAIRMONT PARK FACILITIES - After a lengthy discussion, Commissioner Love made a motion Mayor Thomas • be authorized to sign the grant paper, seconded by Commissioner Kibodeaux. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love and Kibodeaux. NAYS: Commissioners Cline and Boyle. MAYOR'S VOTE TO BREAK TIE: Aye. + + + 12. CONSIDER RESOLUTION 75-3 APPOINTING MAYOR AS RESPONSIBLE OFFICER; THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AS FISCAL OFFICER AND DEDICATING CERTAIN LAND FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION PURPOSES - Motion made by Commissioner Love, seconded by Commissioner Kibodeaux after lengthy discussion to appoint Mayor as responsible officer. Motion carried by following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love and Kibodeaux. NAYS: Commissioners Cline and Boyle. MAYOR'S VOTE TO BREAK TIE: Aye. + + + • • • Regular Meeting 6/16/75 • 6 13. CONSIDER APPROVING PAYMENT TO LUMUS BAYTOWN DODGE IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,549.25 FOR A RESCUE TRUCK FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT - Motion was made by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner Cline to approve payment to Lumus Baytown Dodge, amount of $5,549.25 for a rescue truck. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. + + + 14. DISCUSS AUXILLARY DRIVE FOR WATER WELL NO. 5 - Tabled for further investigation. Motion was made by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner Love. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. • + + + 15. DISCUSS CONNECTING WATER LINE FROM WELL N0. 5 TO LA PORTE SYSTEM - After discussion Commissioner xiboaeaux maae motion to allow Busch-Hutchison to procede with plans for connecting water line from Well No. 5 to La Porte System. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Boyle and carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Lqve, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. + + + 16. CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SANITARY SEWER SERVICES BY CHEMLINE AND OTHERS - Discussion on this request was held with Fred Westergren and motion was made to provide sanitary sewer service by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner Cline. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. • + + + • • • Regular Meeting 6/16/75 7 17. CONSIDER WATER SUPPLY FOR CHEMLINE - Lengthy discussion was held regarding quantity of water needed by Chemline and future water supply of the City. Motion was made by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner Cline, against supplying water to Chemline. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. + + + 18. CORRESPONDENCE - None. + + + 19. DISCUSSION OF DEPARTMENT PROJECTS - Commissioner Love requested approval of payment of $1,000.00 to the Neighborhood Centers, to be paid in two equal payments • in June and July. Motion by Commissioner Love, seconded by Commissioner Kibodeaux, the motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. Commissioner Kibodeaux recommended Al Pena be appointed to appeal to the County for help in securing land for ball parks. Commissioner Kibodeaux stated he had had complaints regarding the clean-up in Crescent View. Mr. Hutchison said he would check into it. Jim Hutchison of Busch-Hutchison and Associates introduced Benny Woods of his firm who is conducting the Smoke Testing Survey. Mr. Woods gave a brief report on this survey, stating that so far he had found no major problems. 20. EXECUTIVE SESSION WITH CITY ATTORNEY - VATS - ARTICLE 6252-17, SECTION 2 (E) - Motion by Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Boyle that the meeting recess for an executive session, VATS, Article 6252-17, Section 2 (E). • Motion carried by the following vote: • Regular Meeting 6/16/75 AYES: Commissioners Love, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. The meeting recessed at 8:43 P.M. and reconvened at 9:55 P.M. + + + 8 21. ADJOURNMENT - Motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner Love that the meeting adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. r1 U The meeting adjourned at 9:56 P.M. Mat Holloway, Assistant Cit C erk Passed and approved this the 7th day of July, 1975. E. A. Thomas, Mayor C7 • SCHEDULE OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Submitted for approval atthe June 16, 1975 meeting, City Council 7:00 PM ~REDITOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT American Telephone & Telegraph Lease Admiral Linen Service Uniforms Allen ~ Kerber Parts Knox W. Askins Service Briggs-Weaver Supplies Jim Ball International Parts Bay Plumbing Supplies Bobbie's Cafe Service Brookstone Co. Parts Brown F, Root Type "D" HMAC Bayshore Lumber Co. Supplies Blue Cross-Blue Shield Insurance Joe Camp, Inc. Service Cole's Directories Supplies Covin ~ Hulsey Supplies Compton's Flower Drum Supplies Thomas E. Cockrell Service Cornelius Cleaners Laundry Central Equipment Supplies ~ ixie Chemical Supplies Eagle Pipe $ Supply Supplies Eagle Tractor Parts Edelman's ~ Uniforms Formcraft Supplies Gulf Coast Camera Supplies Gulf Oil Co. Supplies Hughes Office Supply Supplies Howard's Hardware Supplies Hi-Way Equipment Service Eugene Hovey Service Houston Truck F, Equipment Parts Houston Lighting ~ Power Co. Service La Porte Hardware Supplies La Porte Lumber Supplies La Porte Feed Supplies Dr. G. M. Miller Service Meadow-Brady Personnel Service Service ~nland Tire ~ Appliance Supplies Nationwide Papers Supplies Polker Welding Supplies Pfeiffer-Gambrell Parts Reeder Plumbing Supplies Reach Electronics Service R. T. M. Air-Conditioning Service The Rohan Co. Parts ~fway Scaffolds Service Sears, Roebuck Supplies South Texas Equipment Parts Sa-So, Inc. Parts Standard Coffee Service Supplies Skylark Camera _ Supplies Sharp Grain Co. Supplies Southwestern Bell Telephone Service T. L. Walker Bearing Co. Parts Worthington Ice Maker Rentals Rent Dr. M. H. Wyatt Service Xerox Rent 102.91 312.47 223.64 799.50 122.05 17.20 295.19 138.00 26.65 184.46 106.59 25.56 252.68 71.00 35.00 23.55 64.00 9.32 24.80 240.00 217.20 27.96 12.00 146.56 36.31 701.90 187.29 4.41 552.43 235.00 27.35 2010.92 300.28 103.75 13.80 20.00 960.00 710.43 49.67 82.00 45.80 58.93 445.60 24.50 2298.72 1018.00 1.29 126.12 83.50 73.68 51.51 35.56 307.09 23.54 40.00 60.00 ,~: 20.32 }' ~~'+