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Home My WebLink About1975-09-15 Regular Meeting • • MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING OF THE LA PORTE CITY COMMISSION, LA PORTE, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 15, 1975 7:00 P.M. MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION PRESENT: Mayor Pro-Tem I. J. Kibodeaux; Commissioners Bill Love, Virginia Cline 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 L. Morton, Director of Public Works; H. F. Freeman, Chief of Police. OTHER CITY OFFICIALS ABSENT: Joe Sease, Fire Chief; D. R. McLaughlin, Fire Marshal. OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. A. J. Busch, Jr., Busch, Hutchison & Associates, Inc. PRESIDING: Mayor Pro-Tem Kibodeaux. + + + 1. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Pro-Tem Kibodeaux called the meeting to order. + + + • • • Regular Meeting 9/15/75 2. INVOCATION - The invocation was given by Commissioner Cline. + + + 2 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING - SEPTEMBER 3, 1975 - - SPECIAL MEETING - SEPTEMBER 8, 1975. Motion by Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Boyle to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 3, 1975 and the special meeting of September 8, 1975, as presented. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. + + + 4. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - Motion by Commissioner • Cline, seconded by Commissioner Boyle to approve the accounts payable as presented. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. + + + 5. VISITORS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION - Mayor Pro- Tem Kibodeaux asked if the meeting had been posted according to law? The City Clerk affirmed. There were no visitors desiring to address the Commission. + + + 6. CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR REFUSE CONTAINERS - After a brief discussion, motion by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner Cline to accept the recommendation of the Public Works Director and award the bid for 32 refuse • • • Regular Meeting 9/15/75 6. CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR REFUSE CONTAINERS (Cont'd.) to Duncan Equipment for a total low bid of $6,064.00 f.o.b. La Porte, Texas. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. + + + 7. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING ADVERTISING AND ACCEPTING BIDS TO BE RECEIVED OCTOBER 22, 1975, AT 7:00 P.M., FOR THE SALE OF TWO AMBULANCES - After a brief discussion, motion by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner Cline to authorize the advertising and accepting bids to be received October 22, 1975, at 7:00 P.M., for the sale of two ambulances, 1970 Chevrolet, and 1974 GMC. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. • NAYS: None. + + + 8. CONSIDER APPROVING PAYMENT TO BUSCH, HUTCHISON & ASSOCIATES, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,743.21 FOR SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM EVALUATION SURVEY FOR AUGUST - Motion by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Cline, to authorize approving payment to Busch, Hutchison & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $18,743.21 for the sanitary sewer system evaluation survey for August. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. + + + • ~~ Regular Meeting 9/15/75 9. 4 TO SINGER LAYNE TEXAS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,664.15 - NEW WA'1'r;x WALL - Motion by Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Boyle to approve partial Pay Estimate No. 4 to Singer Layne Texas in the amount of $5,664.15, new water well. A copy is attached and made a part of these minutes. Motion carried by the following vote: CONSIDER APPROVING PARTIAL PAY ESTIMATE N0. 4 AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. + + + • AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. + + + 10. CONSIDER APPROVING PAYMENT TO BUSCH,HUTCHISON & ASSOCIATES, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,461.25 FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR SOUTH SIDE SANITARY SEWERS - Motion by Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Boyle to approve payment to Busch, Hutchison & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $5,461.25 for Engineering services for South Side Sanitary Sewers. A copy is attached and made a part of these minutes. Motion carried by the following vote: 11. CONSIDER APPROVING ORDINANCE N0. 915-F GRANTING A PIPELINE PERMIT TO ARCO PIPE LINE COMPANY ON BEHALF OF ATLANTIC RICHFIELD COMPANY - After the proposed ordinance was read in full, motion by Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Boyle to approve Ordinance No. 915-F as read. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. CAPTION: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A PERMIT UNDER SECTION 18-A-3 OF ORDINANCE NO. 915, "PIPELINE TRANSPORTATION," BEING CHAPTER 18-A OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS; AND APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF ARCO PIPE LINE COMPANY ON BEHALF OF ATLANTIC RICH- FIELD COMPANY DATED AUGUST 27, 1975, TO CONSTRUCT A 24-INCH PIPE LINE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF CRUDE OIL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. + + + • • • Regular Meeting 9/15/75 5 12. CORRESPONDENCE - A. A proposed proclamation was read discouraging Halloween "treating" and encouraging "GREET 'N TREAT" DAY. A copy is attached and made a part of these minutes. B. A letter was read from Akron, Ohio, thanking the City for a candle for celebrating the Sesquicentennial of the City of Akron. All candles would be saved for Candle Opening Ceremony later this year. A copy is attached and made a part of these minutes. C. MRS. EVELYN KENNEDY - informed the Commission of plans for the Bicentennial projects and wanted the Commission to consider applying to be a Bicentennial City. The next Bicentennial Planning Meeting will be held October 2, 1975, at 8:00 P.M. at the Neighbor- hood Center and everyone was invited to attend. + + + • 13. DEPARTMENT PROJECTS - After a brief discussion regarding the Automatic Feeder Reader for the Nixdorf Computer, motion by Commissioner Love, seconded by Commissioner Cline to authorize advertising for bids and the purchase of an Automatic Feeder Reader after a 90-day demonstration period. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. ENGINEERING REPORT - regarding the need of the sewer line needed and it was determined be given at the work + + There was a brief discussion a regulatory utility ordinance; at the National Guard Armory that a report on annexation would shop. • + + TRIP TO VALLES, MEXICO - Commissioner Cline updated the Commission regarding her trip to Valles, Mexico in regard to the City Sister Program. • • • Regular Meeting 9/15/75 TRIP TO VALLES, MEXICO - (Continued) Commissioner Cline presented pictures taken of the official party, a flag of Mexico which was presented to her for the City, and a tray of cookies, all gifts. Pictures were made of the City Commission holding the Flag of Mexico to be sent to the City of Valles. After a brief discussion regarding the uncertainty of the understanding of the officials about the visitors coming to La Porte from Mexico a Special Meeting was called for 7:30 P.M., September 17, 1975, to call Mexico. 6 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - V.A.T.S. - ARTICLE 6252-17, SECTION 2 (G)- Motion by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner Cline that the meeting recess for an Executive Session. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. • The meeting recessed at 8:52 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:44 P.M. + + + 15. ADJOURNMENT - Motion by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner Love that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline and Boyle. NAYS: None. The meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M. a W Margie oyen, C ty Clerk Passed and approved this the 6th day of October, 1975 • i I. J. Ki odeaux, Mayor Pro-Tem E "' - . SCHL-DULE OF ACCOU;vT~ PAYABLE • Submitted for approval at the September 15, 1975 ~'leett ng ~ ~ `Ci ty~-~1ri~c~y~ a~~7~: 00~ R>'M, CREDITOR• DESCRIPTION ~ A130UNT Aamco Transmissions Service 12 5 00 Abe's Rentals Rental 10,00 Admiral linen Service Uniforms 100 87 Ad Valorem Records, Inc. Service 80,37 Alexander Company Supplies 30,95 Allen & Kerber Parts 585,00 Knox Askins Service ~ 1,172,50 Jim Ball International, Inc. Parts-Service.:...: 459,79 Bay Plumbing Supply Supplies 427.30 Bayshore Lumber Company Supplies. 388.12 Bayshore Sun Subscription 7,35. Baytown Communications Service 120,55 Bobbie's Cafe Service 199.30 Briggs-Weaver -. Supplies 41,33 Brown & Root HMAC 183.89. Bureau of Business Practice Supplies ~ 31.14 Camp, Inc. ~ Parts`: 51,12 stal A/C & Htg. Co. Service 199.25 Cole's Publications _ Supplies - 27,30 Cook Paint-and Varnish = - Supplies 80.69 Cornelius Cleaners Laundry 12.18 Covin & Hulsey, Inc. Service 50,00 W. S. Darley & Co. - Supplies - 60.87 Dixie Chemical Co. Supplies 8,45 Dr. Nelson Dunn - Service 63.00 Ben Franklin - Supplies 16,36 Fuller's -. Supplies 141.00 W. W. Grainger Parts 19.97 Gulf Oil Company Supplies 1,107.87 Hi Lo Auto Supply Supplies 28.85 Houston Lighting & Power Co. Service 2,556.47 Houston Welding Supply Supplies 24.75 Howard's Hardware Supplies 10.80 Hughes Office Supply Supplies 180,64 L & L Engraving Co. Service 11.80 Lansdowne-Moody. Co. Parts 28.66 orte Hardware Supplies 309.68 ~orte Rental Rental - 16.00 Lumus Baytown Dodge Parts 34.97 Lunday's-Shell Supplies 18.00 Maintenance Engineering Parts 86.58 Jay Marks Chevrolet Parts 119.70 Matherne's Service 84.00 Moore & Moore Lumber Supplies 8.08 .Motorola, Inc. Parts 86.82 Municipal Code-Corp. Supplies 133.47 Polker Welding Supplies 47.59 P iffer-Gambrell ~• Parts 35,00 r September 15, 1975 .Page 2 Accounts Payable CREDITOR DESCRIPTION The Rohan Co. ~ Parts Sears Roebuck & Co. Supplies Sharp GrainCo. Supplies Jack Sollock Chrysler Parts Southwest Meter & Supply Parts Southwestern Bell Telephone Service Standard Coffee Service Supplies ~_ Ted's Supply Supplies Texas Crushed Stone Supplies Texas Fire '& Safety ~ Supplies Timmins Equipment_Co. Parts Tri-City Exterminating Co. Service Tom-Ken Printing Supplies Tucker's Radiator Shop Service Waukesha-Pearce Industries Equipment .Jest Chemical Rental Worthington Ice Maker Rental Xerox Corp. Rental • AMOUNT 575,34 44.28 35.20 8.00 217.33 1,687.02 38,33 8.75 2,044,92 44.80 1,531.00 14.00 103.90 24.00 918.75 40.90 40.00 47.90 INVOICE N0. 696. ~U~JCI-l, HUTCHISON & ASSOCIATES ~IV~. CONSULTINGENOINEERS 1107 FLEETWOOD DRIVE - BAYTOWN. TEXAS 77520 - PHONE (719) 422.8219 .Date:. September 10; 1975 City of La Porte - P . 0 . Box 1115 :~ - ~~~ j ; r :a .. „ ~ ,;• . La Porte, -Texas , 77571 ~ ~ ~ t~~ e `~ ~~ "' ... - Attention:. .. _ Contract or Purchase Order No. Our Job No. 74-1068- - Ordered Payments Balance Date Reference Descri ti on of Work B Char es Received Due Sl('ST EMAT ~C S Ef~ER SY"ST EM EyALUAT~QN SURVEY PQR AUGUST 197.5 Salaries - $4,547.25 . 4,647.25 x 1.3 x 2.25: 13,593.21 Equipment Rental and Expendabl e.~ 5,150:OQ $18,743.21 «~~ - ~ TOTALS ,t .; ~~ ., i .'. ,.: ~~ ~ ~ j ~ , „DATE BIILED ~ ~ - .. ~ " j _ .,. ~ .... .. _ • f' YOUR ORDER DATE SHIPPED VIA _ P.O.l. , TERMS OUR S. O. NO. NO. `_ Contract 1 i6 75~` .. ~ :;. Net cash 1102-5192 Estimate number four in connection with:furnishing necessary labor, equipment and material to_drily and complete water. well with pumping equipment and water plant. WELL & PUMP: ITEM 1 Mobilization & site prep. 8,750.00'.'. 100`. 8,750.00`. ITEM 2 Drill & log test hole 21'.,9+0'.00. `. 100'. 21,9+0.00'. ITEM 3 ~ ~ Ream & set surface. casing 15',002':.00'. `. 100'. 15,002'..00`. ITEM 4 '. Set screen 'liner-underream 28,586.00'.'. 100'. 28.,586.00. ITEM 5 Develop & test well 18,777.00. ', 1006'. 18,777.00'. ITEM 6 Well pump w/ fdn. 26,626.00.`. 100'. 26,626.00. WATER PLANT: ITEM 7 Fdn. GST 11,000.00'.'. 100'. 11,000..00. ITEM 8 GST installed _ 77,425.00. '. 100'. 77,425.00'. ITEM. 9 Control building 9,100:.00'. '. 100'. 9,100:.00'. 10 '. Booster. pumps 7,900`..00'. '. - . -- 11 Flow meter 1,050.00`.', 100'. 1,050.00'. ITEM 12 Chlorinator- 2,120,00`.`. - -- ITEM 13 Electrical-controls 29.,500'..00. '. 75~ 22.,125.00. ITEM 14 Fiping, valves. & fittings 25`,174'.00'. `. 75~ .18,880.50 ITEM 15 Fence ~ 3,50',00`.'. - -- ITEM 16 ~ Painting. 3,000:.00'.'. - -- ITEM 17 ~ Site contour, road, sod etc. 4,500',00'.'. - -- ITEM 18 Start up & punch list for final 750.00.'. - -- ' 29rE,700'a00'. ' 25950 retained ~ Less 10~ 25,926.15 . 233',335.35 Less inv. 13?+70~ `. 83,749.50 '. Less inv. 13590 '.33,863.40 . Less inv. 136'81 110,058.30''. 227,671.20. . 4 .15 5 ,66 ~~ ~ - ~!h - - ..~ t "`i +• ,O ,~ L ,~ ;ti{ ,~ y awl*~'wyt~ f ~, u • ~ ~°#_~ . ~. ~ ~ ,a. ; ~~-. ~ t ORIGINAL• INVOICE .~ '"~ , ~' z "" ~` ~ ~~i ~- Y,-, r _- • fr °---~.. _ _ INVOICE NO. ;_ . 69`7 . BUSCH HUTCHISON & ASSOCIATES, INCr „ CONSULTING ENGI E , ~ _ . , . NE RS -. Jam" _ 1107 FLEETWOOD DRIVE - BAYTOWN. TEXAS 77320 - :f. PHONE (713) 422-8213 ~, ~ ~a Date: September 10, 1975.; _ ;1 r =: _ - ~ - _ H: r N_ aiir City of La Porte p. 0. Box 1115 La Porte, Texas 77571 Attention: , Contract or Purchase Order No. s •` l Our Job No. 74-1132 Date Reference Descri ti on of Work Ordered B Char es Payments Received Balance Due SQUTH SIDE SANITARY' SEWERS ENG~NEER~NG PEE - 7% o~ $252,045.27 17,643.17 Less previous payments 13,178.62 PrELD SUR'VEY'ING - 4-man 1'iel d artyy~~ - 4 ~ 2 80 6 31. Q 2 hours @ . . 3-man f lel d party - 90 693 ' 27 hours @ $25.70_ . 2-man 1'1e1 d art _ ~ 12 hours @ ~20. - ~ 240.. a0 $5,461.25 ~ #, s 1 ~ ~ l fa ''~ 1'•i - ... ~ .>.s. ° . .._~ F a~47K~..t ~~.t' _ :L, :, z '; a J2F'. ~ ~ ~ .,,~ ..t ,,, ..y ~ • ~uEett D~ ~E?iLE ~bt~r~}t 625 ~;aurel ~luenne TI3~93$-?QOII ._ • ~.a marque, $exas T?56g RCV. MSGR. FRAhK A. LAGANA. PALTOR SAMPLE STATEMENT BY (Name of Official) IN OBSERVANCE OF "GREET 'N TREAT" DAY WHEREAS, our beloved junior citizens of the .(Name of City or State) are entitled to the fun, recreation and festivity associated with the observance of Halloween "treating" customs, that is, displaying their costumes and having treats; and WHEREAS, this occasion also offers an opportunity for people in our community to become better acquainted and to greet each other; NOW, THEREFORE, I, (Name & Title of Official) of the (Name of City or State) do hereby declare that Halloween, Friday, October 31, 1975, shall be-known ae • "GREET 'N TREAT" DAY in (City or State). I ask that Churches, Schools, Oxganizations and/or Parents and Children plan organized neighborhood or community parties, and that this be an occasion to "greet 'n treat" youx neighbors and new residents of the co~nunity. I also request that Parents and Children plan prior to Halloween Eve to invite other Parents and Children to these gatherings according to space and circuar stances or to attend such upon an invitation. . I invite the press, radio and television to communicate these happy tidings to all our beloved people. Finally, I encourage the cooperation of all citizens, young and old, in making this a happy and safe occasion for children and adults alike. Official • October 1, 1975 ~ _ - ,. .. ---=~ --~ - =~- - `' ~%- Sesqulcentennlal ~ ~ Y, ~ ^~Ll - ". i _ 185-1975 -- ~; :~ ~. ~;i~ =-~ ' ~= _ ~ ~ _ ~~~`n'v ~ ~~'I rid - - Officers Fred I. Albrecht President Vincent H. Johnson Vice President Emil A. Voelz, Jr. Treasurer Allan B. Diefenbach Secretary Akron City Council Resolution 696, December 11, 1973: Akron Sesquicentennial, Inc. will serve as the official agency of the City of Akron and of the community in celebrating the Sesquicentennial of the City of Akron and the Bicentennial of the United States of America and to unite in support thereof the community and civic organizations in this purpose. . Board of Trustees Fred I. Albrecht President John S. Ballard Mayor, City of Akron Mrs. Dixie R. Bertoglio Western Reserve Girl Scouts George W. Brittain Chamber of Commerce Wright Bronson, Jr. Chairman, Parade Committee Robert D. Campbell Sheriff, Summit County Norman S. Carr Akron Arts Federation Edward Davis President, City Council ' Ilan B. Diefenbach - Secretary ~iss Pearl A. Draws University' of Akron Leonard M. Foster NAACP J. Ralph Gillman President, GAMA, Inc. H. R. Guy Downtown Association Dr. D. J. Guzzetta President, Akron University Philip M. Hamilton Chairman, Souvenir Committee Mrs. Theresa Haney Akron Board of Education Mrs. Kenneth M. Riney Goals for Greater Akron Rollie L. Hoover Jaycees Mrs. Dorothy Jackson Senior citizens Vincent H. Johnson Vice President John E. Kaiser Executive Director Mrs. Emily Kirkman League of Women Voters Brother Barry Lambour Akron Catholic Schools Rev. Luther Oberdorfer Metro Interchurch Ministries Conrad C. Ott Superintendent, Akron Public Schools Joseph J. Pfeiffer Board of Trade Council Nathan Pinsky Akron Jewish Community ~bert Poe Summit County Historical Society Mr. I. J. Kibodeaux Mayor Pro-tam City of La Porte P. 0. Box 1115 La Porte, Texas 77571 Good morning, Mayor Kibodeaux . Your package arrived safely at our office. We are saving all the boxes and plan to open them at a Candle Opening Ceremony later this year. Your city's contribution to Akron's candle. collection will be a valued edition. Thank you. .Sincerely, ohn E. Kaiser September 12, 1975 Executive Director John E. Kaiser Executive Director Board of Trustees (cont'd) Harold C. Pullen Men's Service Clubs John H.Rebenack Akron Public Libraries Orville L. Reed, III Akron Bar Association William C. Richards, Jr. Sports Events Mrs. Paul N. Ross Akron PTA William R. Ruh11n Canal Boat Projects Ray H. Sandefur Co-ordinator, Thomas Halt Events William D. $chlemmes Akron Beacon Journal Robert H. Schmidt Area Progress Board Harry P. Schrank, 3r. Rubber Industry Emory F. Smith, Sr. Akron Area Boy Scouts Frank W. Steere Chm. Blossom Center and Thomas Hall Events William M. Threatt, Jr. City Planning Dept. Emil A. Voelz, Jr. Treasurer William V. Wallace, Jr. Summit County Historical Society William S. Weisberger Akron Labor Council David J. Wilson Model Neighborhood Areas W. Richard Wright Akron University Mra. Willis S. Zeigler Akron Women's Clubs Executive Committee Fred I. Albrecht Jack Fitzgibbons Dr. D. J. Guzzetta Mrs. Theresa Haney Vincent H. Johnson John E. Kaiser William D. Schlemmer Harry P. Schrank, Sr. William M. Threatt, Jr. William V. Wallace, Jr. Jan Henderson, Secretary 1 ~ ~,- ~ a~' e ,~ ~-a~ a . J , ~,• ,~ r. ~ ~ f~ sly ~• ~+ ~ ° ~ H' • .ors o ~ ° ~ - ~~ .~ ..g x:¢~ ~ ~~ talc '"r .~~~.,~. ~~ ~~ ~, `~ t, .. mac. 1T