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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-12-01 Regular Meeting• MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING OF THE LA PORTE CITY COMMISSION, LA PORTE, TEXAS DECEMBER 1, 1975 7:00 P.M. MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION PRESENT: Mayor Pro-Tem I. Kibodeaux; Commissioners Bill Love, Virginia Cline and C. D. Boyle. MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION ABSENT: None. OTHER CITY OFFICIALS PRESENT: Margie Goyen, City Clerk; Knox Askins, City Attorney; Larry Morton, Director of Public Works; H. F. Freeman, Chief of Police. • OTHER CITY OFFICIALS ABSENT: Larry L. Broussard, Director of Finance; Joe Sease, Fire Chief; D. R. McLaughlin, Fire Marshal. OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. A. J. Busch, Jr., Busch, Hutchison & Associates, Inc. MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION - Walter Roberson, Chairman; J. H. Smith, Charles Christensen, William R. Shedelbower, and Kerry Beverly. PRESIDING: Mayor Pro-Tem Kibodeaux. 1. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Pro-Tem Kibodeaux called the meeting to order. 0 • • C7 • Regular Meeting 12/1/75 2. INVOCATION - The invocation was given by Mayor Pro-Tem Kibodeaux. 3. ACCEPT BIDS - SALE OF 1973 MODULAR AMBULANCE - The following bid was opened and read aloud: SUPERIOR SOUTHWEST LTD. 3909 East Overton Road Dallas, Texas 75216 $ 5,001.00 Motion by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner Cline that the bid be accepted for tabulation. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. 4. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDER REZONING LOTS 17 THRU 32, BLOCK 1121 AND LOTS 17 THRU 32, BLOCK 1160 FROM RESIDENTIAL TO "C" APARTMENT AND COMMERCIAL - Mayor Pro- Tem Kibodeaux opened the public hearing by asking if there was anyone in opposition to the rezoning. He then read a letter from Zula Stanford voicing opposition to the rezoning. 2 There being no one to speak in opposition, the Mayor Pro-Tem asked if there was anyone to speak for the rezoning: Mr. Walter Roberson, Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission was recognized and informed the Commission that the entire Planning and Zoning Commission had voted for the rezoning when the request had been received. The property in question was located on the map. Mr. Jerry Storseth, representing Ms. N. Stinson, property owner, was recognized and stated that the request was for apartment use only and would be glad to answer any questions that any one might have. There were none. The Joint Public Hearing recessed. • The Joint Public Hearing reconvened. • • Regular Meeting 12/1/75 is 4. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED) The Planning and Zoning Commission tion that the property be rezoned 32, Block 1121 from residential to family dwellings only. 3 presented their recommenda- as follows: Lots 17 thru "C" Apartment and Multi - Lots 17 thru 32, Block 1160 from residential to "C" Apartment and Commer6ial with limitations for townhouses or apartments with ground level entrances only. A 25-foot set back line for landscaping; and no drive way entrances or parking facilities to the townhouses or apartments from Oregon Street. Motion by Commissioner Love, seconded by Commissioner Cline to accept and approve the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. A copy of the recommendation is attached and made a part of these minutes. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING - NOVEMBER 17, 1975 - SPECIAL MEETING - NOVEMBER 22, 1975 - SPECIAL MEETING - NOVEMBER 25, 1975. Motion by Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Boyle to approve the minutes of the meetings of November 17, 22, and 25, 1975, as presented. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. • CJ • Regular Meeting 12/1/75 is 0 4 6. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - There was a brief discussion regarding a partial payment to Singer Layne Texas in the amount of $21,319.65, for Water Well No. 5. Motion by Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Boyle to approve the Accounts Payable as presented and add the payment of $21,319.65 to Singer Layne Texas. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. 7. VISITORS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION - The Mayor Pro-Tem asked if the meeting had been posted according to law? The City Clerk affirmed. There were no visitors wishing to address the Commission. 8. DISCUSSION WITH MR. BILL MC CLELLAN OF HARRIS COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGARDING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUNDS - Mr. Bill McClellan was recognized and addressed the Commission regarding community development and subsidized housing. After a lenghty discussion, Mr. McClellan requested that if the Commission had any interest that a letter of interest be mailed to him before December 15, 1975. Motion by Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Boyle that a letter of interest be mailed to the Harris County Community Development Agency. The item would then be placed on the agenda for the next workshop for further discussion. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Cline and Boyle, and Mayor Pro-Tem Kibodeaux. NAYS: Commissioner Love. • is • Regular Meeting 12/1/75 9. CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR THREE PICK-UP TRUCKS - Motion by Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Boyle to accept the recommendation of the Public Works Director and award the bid for three pick-up trucks to LUMUS BAYTOWN DODGE IN the amount of $10,470.29. Unit price per vehicle $3,698.43 x 3 = $11,095.29 less 1968 Chevrolet pick-up trade in $75.00; less 1971 Dodge pick-up trade $135.00; less 1972 Dodge pick up trade in $415.00, Total New Price $10,470.29. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. 10. CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR THREE WALKIE TALKIES 5 Motion by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner Cline to accept the recommendation of Chief Freeman and award the bid for three walkie talkies to Motorola in the amount of $3,885.00. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. 11. CONSIDER APPROVING ORDINANCE NO. 1000-B - ON PREMISE CONSUMPTION - OAK PARK CLUB - After the proposed ordinance was read in full, motion by Commissioner Cline seconded by Commissioner Boyle to adopt Ordinance No. 1000-B with the following correction: Section 1, last line should read "Oak Park Club". Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. CAPTION: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1000 OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, DESIGNATING THE AREAS WHERE BEER FOR CONSUMPTION ON THE PREMISES MAY BE SOLD AND PROHIBITING THE SALE ELSEWHERE; PROVIDING FOR HOURS OF OPENDING AND CLOSING; PROVIDING SALE OF BEER FOR CONSUMPTION OFF PREMISES SHALL NOT BE AFFECTED; DEFINING SOURCE OF AUTHORITY; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING THAT NO LICENSE SHALL BE ISSUED EXCEPT FOR THE AREAS HEREIN DESIGNATED; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. • • • r-] Regular Meeting 12/1/75 12. DISCUSS LETTER FROM HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER COMPANY PIPE LINE PERMIT - After a brief discussion, motion by Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Boyle that the request be given to the Engineer for recom- mendation. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. 13. CONSIDER APPOINTING MEMBER AND ALTERNATE MEMBER TO HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL - After a brief discussion, motion by Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Boyle that Mayor Pro-Tem Kibodeaux be appointed member and Commissioner Love be appointed alternate member. Motion carried by the following vote: 0 AYES: Commissioners Cline and Boyle. NAYS: None. ABSTAINED: Mayor Pro-Tem Kibodeaux and Commissioner Love. 14. CONSIDER PIPE LINE REQUEST FOR QUAKER OATS COMPANY After a brief discussion, motion by Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Boyle that the request be given to the Engineer for study and recommendation. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. 15. CONSIDER APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR AIR SHOW - The City Clerk reported that two cities in Florida had been contacted. Both cities had had air shows and were very pleased with Capricorn. After a brief discussion, motion by Commissioner Love, seconded by Commission Cline to approve the agreement for the air show. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline and Mayor Pro-Tem Kibodeaux. NAYS: Commissioner Boyle. • • • Regular Meeting 12/1/75 16. CONSIDER REQUEST OF JAY MARKS CHEVROLET TO INSTALL SECURITY'FENCE AROUND LOTS 1 THRU 22, BLOCK 48, TOWN OF LA PORTE - After a brief discussion, motion by Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Boyle that this request be tabled for additional study. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. 17. CONSIDER TRANSFERRING FUNDS WITHIN PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - Motion by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner Cline and approve transferring $1400.00 from 2-775-603 to 2-775-922, for the purchase of a 900 Engine Driven Boring Unit for the Water Sewer Department. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. 18. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING ADVERTISING AND ACCEPTING BIDS FOR 1975 FLAT BED CAB AND CHASSIS AND 1976 DUMP TRUCK ON JANUARY 5, 1976, AT 7:00 P.M. - Motion by Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Boyle to authorize the advertising and accepting of bids for 1975 Flat Bed Cab and Chassis and 1976 Dump Truck on January 5, 1976, at 7:00 P.M. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. 19. CONSIDER APPROVING PAYMENT TO NAYLOR PIPE CLEANING COMPANY FOR A HIGH PRESSURE SEWER CLEANER UNIT IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,929.00 - Motion by Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Boyle to accept the recommendation of the Public Works Director and approve payment to Naylor • Regular Meeting 12/1/75 19. CONSIDER APPROVING PAYMENT TO NAYLOR PIPE CLEANING (CONT'D.) Pipe Cleaning Company in the amount of $7,929.00 for a High Pressure Sewer Cleaner Unit. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. 20. EXECUTIVE SESSION - V.A.T.S. - ARTICLE 6252-17, SECTION 2 (G) - Motion by Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Love to have an executive session. Motion carried by the follow- ing vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. 21. DISCUSSION OF DEPARTMENT PROJECTS - • A. CHANGE ORDER - LIBRARY - The City Clerk presented a change order from the Architect on the Library Project. After a brief discussion, motion by Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Love to approve the Change Order in the amount of $415.00. A copy of the change order is attached and made a part of these minutes. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. B. LAND FILL - HARRIS COUNTY SITE NO. 3 - RENEWAL APPLICATION NO. 15 - LA PORTE, TEXAS - Motion by Commissioner Love, seconded by Commissioner Cline to approve the application for renewal and not request a public hearing. A copy is attached and made a part of these minutes. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. C. CHRISTMAS STREET LIGHTS - The City Clerk related a request for the City to pay for the lights for the streets, • for the Christmas decorations from the Chamber of Commerce in the amount of approximately $400.00. • Regular Meeting 12/1/75 9 21. DISCUSSION OF DEPARTMENT PROJECTS - (CONTINUED) After a brief discussion, motion by Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Love that the City pay one-half of the cost of the lights for Christmas decorations for the streets, up to $200.00. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. D. TURKEYS FOR CITY EMPLOYEES - After a discussion regarding turkeys for City employees, motion by Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Boyle award the turkey bid to the low bidder, Minimax in the form of a gift certificate in the amount of $7.50 for a ham or turkey. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. • + + + 22. EXECUTIVE SESSION - V.A.T.S. - ARTICLE 6252-17, SECTION 2 (G) - Motion by Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Boyle 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 8:50 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:45 P.M. 23. CANCELLATION - SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING - DECEMBER 8, 1975 - Motion by Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Love that the Special Commission Meeting of December 8, 1975, be cancelled. Motion carried by the following vote: • AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. 0 0 qI Regular Meeting 12/1/75 10. 24. FIREMEN'S PENSION SUPPLEMENT - Mr. Jack Oliphant, Trustee, Firemen's Pension Board was recognized and addressed the Commission. He updated the Commission on the status of the proposed actuary study, stating that an actuary study would not be made at this time and requests that the additional amount to increase the funds to $50.00 per person be done, and it not be a part of the Firemen's Pension Fund. There was a discussion regarding how these funds or supplement would be paid. After further discussion regarding a recommendation from the Auditor, motion by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner Love to authorize that the normal pension supplement be paid on a quarterly basis to increase the benefits to $50.00. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. 25. NIXDORF COMPUTER BID - There was a brief discussion regarding the Nixdorf Computer. It was the consensus of opinion that each Commission would receive a copy of the Nixdorf Bid for review. 26. ADJOURNMENT - Motion by Commissioner Love, seconded by Commissioner Cline that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline and Boyle. NAYS: None. The meeting adjourned at 10:18 P.M. 0 Margie Koyen, Cit9y Clerk Passed and approved this the 15th day of December, 1975. �� Kibode ux, Mayor Pro-Tem AUTHORIZED D.ISB EMENTS PAGE 1 -26-75 t. AIR COOLED ENGINERX SERVICE GASKET f 001-710-404.00 29.34 11-26-75 301 $29.34 { ADMIRAL LINEN & UNIFORM SERV UNIFORMS 002-775-205.00 70.55 001-707-210.00 16.60 l 001-750-759.00 248.75 001-710-202.00 6.61 { 001-706-202.00 25.00 001-703-202.00 20.82 11-26-75 302 $388.33 JIM BALL INTERNATIONAL CYLINDER �- 001-708-402.00 52.24 11-26-75 303 $52.24 BAY CAN RENTALS UNIT RENTAL • 001-210-001.00 45.00 11-26-75 304 $45.00 DAYSHORE AUTO PARTS CASKET MATERIAL 001-709-302.00 2.00 11-26-75 305 $2.00 BAYSHORE ELECTRIC OUTLET -COUNCIL CHAMBERS 001-700-301.00 55.96 11-26-75 306 $55.96 BAYTOWN COMMUNICATIONS RADIO REPAIRS 001-710-407.00 194.56 { 001-707-407.00 83.04 001-700-407.00 34.73 { 11-26-75 307 $312.33 i BEST USED AUTO PARTS GEAR BOX . 001-707-402.00 45.00 11-26-75 308 $45.00 PAGE TOTALS 930.20 AUTHORIZED DISBURSEMENTS PAGE 2 11-26-75 • BINSWANGER GALSS CO. WINDSHIELD 001-707-402.00 136.25 11-26-75 309 $136.25 BLUE CROSS -BLUE SHIELD EMPLOYEE INSURANCCE 001-750-753.00 4382.76 11-26-75 310 $4,382.76 BRIGGS-WEAVER GRINDING WHEELS 001-710-932.00 28.20 11-26-75 311 $28.20 BROWN & ROOT TYPE D HMAC 001-709-302.00 864.00 11-26-75 312 $864.00 00E CAMP VALVE -SWITCH 001-707-402.00 15.96 001-710-205.00 1.70 r. • 11-26-75 313 $17.66 CAAfPTOL FLAG CO. EAGLE 001-700-205.00 13.30 11-26-75 314 $13.30 CURTIN MATHESON SCIENTIFIC CHEMICALS 002-775-201.00 7.25 11-26-75 315 $7.25 DR. NELSON E. DUNN PHYSICALS 001-710-510.00 7.00 001-700-510.00 21.00 11-26-75 316 $28.00 EAGLE PIPE & SUPPLY MATER BOX 002-775-423.00 195.00 002-775-414.00 282.50 ` • 11-26-75 317 $477.50 FIRE ENGINEERING SUBSCRIPTION 001-703-513.00 23.00 11-26-75 318- $23.00 PAGE TOTALS 5977.92 AUTHORIZED DISBURSEMENTS PAGE 3 11-26-75 FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALISTS SHOULDER PATCHES 001-703-210.00 150.00 11-26-75 319 $150.00 FLEXITALLIC GASKET CO. GASKET MATERIAL 002-775-504.00 10.00 11-26-75 320 $10.00 - FRAN'S FABRICS FELT FOR DESK - 001-707-403.00 3.99 11-26-75 321 $3.99 GEMEG OIL CO. BRAKE FLUID 001-710-207.00 29.00 11-26-75 322 $29.00 - GULF COAST DODGE GASKET -PIPE 001-707-402.00 17.53 11-26-75 323 $17.53 • GULF OIL PRODUCTSS OIL 001-710-207.00 469.19 001-710-207.00 410.00 11-26-75 324 $879.19 HI-LO AUTO SUPPLY MISC. PARTS 11-26-75 325 $.00 HI-LO AUTO SUPPLY MISC. PARTS 001-115-000.00 110.64 002-775-503.00 34.36 001-700-402.00 7.38 001-708-402.00 79.63 001-707-402.00 108.45 001-709-402.00 83.59 001-710-402.00 14.53 11-26-75 326 $438.58 PAGE TOTALS 1528.29 AUTHORIZED DISBURSEMENTS PAGE 4 11-26-75 •HI-LO AUTO SUPPLY MISC. PARTS r 001-710-932.00 15.46 001-710-205.00 35.53 001-710-207.00 25.01 11-26-75 327 $76.00 HOUSTON FIRE & SAFETY EQPT. EXTINGUISSHERS _ 001-711-212.00 100.95 001-703-206.00 26.60 11-26-75 328 $127.55 HOUSTON MEDICAL GAS OXYGEN 001-703-206.00 62.78 11-26-75 329 $62.78 HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER ELEC. 002-775-601.00 1485.63 • 001-709-405.00 1037.71 001-710-508.00 2.25 11-26-75 330 $2,525.59 HOUSTON NATURAL GAS NATURAL GAS 001-710-508.00 2.73 002-775-602.00 3.24 001-706-508.00 16.83 . 001-700-508.00 9.04 001-703-508.00 8.79 001-707-508.00 6.30 11-26-75 331 $46.93 HUNTER CHEMICALS SPRAY 001-115-000.00 31.57 11-26-75 332 $31.57 • IBM SERVICE AGREEMENT 001-700-403.00 491.62 11-26-75 333 $491.62 -a11r_c_ - TnTAJ L...__.___..___._..--- AUTHORIZED DISBURSEMENTS PAGE 5 11-26-75 Ap INTERNATIONAL FIRE SERVICE BINDERS 001-703-211.00 18.75 { 11-26-75 334 $18.75 INTERSTATE BATTERY BATTERY 001-115-000.00 71.40 001-710-205.00 1.25 11-26-75 335 $72.65 OMB TIRE & APPLIANCE CO.' ALIGNMENT 001-707-402.00 156.85 11-26-75 336 $156.85 t LUMUS BAYTOWN DODGE RESISTOR 001-707-402.00 3.82 �\ 11-26-75 337 $3.82 JAY MARKS CHEVROLET GASKET -BRAKE LINE 001-708-402.00 3.19 • 11-26-75 338 $3.19 MATHESON GAS PRODUCTS MISC. FITTINGS 001-703-932.00 79.50 11-26-75 339 $79.50 FRANK GLASS MINIMAX SUPPLIES 001-710-201.00 42.25 001-115-000.00 195.00 ,t 11-26-75 340 $237.25 MOORE & MOORE LUMBER LUMBER 001-703-301.00 5.67, 11-26-75 341 $5.67 MUSTANG TRACTOR FITTINGS, MANIFOLD 001-709-402.00 59.89 11-26-75 342 $59.89 t . NAYLOR SUPPLY CO. SEWER CLEANER ; 002-775-920.00 7929.00 11-26-75 343 $7,929.00 PAGE TOTALS 8566.57 AUTHORIZED DISBURSEMENTS PAGE , 6 '1 1-26-75 NORTHWEST SWEEPING SERV. STREET SWEEPING 001-709-510.00 488.00 11-26-75 344 $488.00 PFEIFFER-GAMBRELL WATER WELL, BOOSTER PUMP 001-703-301.00 85.56 �. 002-775-416.00 42.80 �. 11-26-75 345 $128.36 THE ROHAN CO. PAPE - 002-775-423.00 222.60 11-26-75 346 $222.60 �- SEARS, ROEBUCK SHOCKS C 001-707-402.00 21.76 11-26-75 347 $21.76. �- SHARP GRAIN CO. TOWELS 001-703-205.00 9.95- �. 001-710-205.00 55.87 11-26-75 348 $45.92 SKYLARK CAMERA SUPPOIES C.. 001-707-403.00 36.00 11-26-75 349 $36.00. SNAP -ON TOOLS RATCHET 002-775-922.00 38.20 11-26-75 350 $38.20 K. T. SNYDER CO. COMPOUND 002-775-422.00 30.00 i 11-26-75 351 $30.00 SOUTHWEST METER & SUPPLY CLAMPS, MISC.'PARTS 002-115-000.00 537.18 11-26-75 352 $537.18 �.. • SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE SERVICE 001-700-511.00 1146.68 001-707-511.00 6.84 C 001-703-511.00 2.54 r ` 11-26-75 353 $1,156.06 <. 0 • PAGE TOTALS 2704.08 AUTHORIZED DISBURSEMENTS PAGE 7 11-26-75 STANDARD COFFEE SERC COFFEE SUPPLIES 001-703-201.00 55.74 001-707-201.00 71.70 001-700-201.00 39.18 11-26-75 354 $166.62 STATE FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION DUES 001-703-513.00 25.00 11-26-75 355 $25.00 STEPHEN'S BAKER INS. FIRE PREM, ROBBERY 001-750-757.00 284.00 11-26-75 356 $284.00 TEXAS CRUSHED STONE LIMESTONE 001-709-302.00 1040.66 11-26-75 357 $1,040.66 TRI-CITY EXTERMINATING TERMITE INSPECTION 001-700-206.00 12.50 001-700-205.00 001-707-206.00 12.50 11-26-75 358 $25.00 T. L. WALKER BEARING EYT 002-775-502.00 13.83 11-26-75 359 $13.83 WALKER'S SAND CO. SAND 002-775-413.00 21.00 11-26-75 360 $21.00 XEROX CORP. RENTAL 9 SUPPLIES 001-700-509.00 202.39 001-700-203.00 56.00 11-26-75 361 $258.39 11-26-75 362 $.00 PAGE TOTALS 1834.50 BUSCH, HUTCHISON & ASSOCIATES, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS 1107 FLEETWOOD DRIVE - BAYTOWN. TEXAS 77520 - PHONE (713) 422-8213 December 1, 1975 • Honorable Mayor Pro Tem and City Commission City of La Porte P. 0. Box 1115 La Porte, Texas 77571 SUPPLEMENTAL PARTIAL PAYMENT - WATER WELL NUMBER 5 The last partial payment made to Layne Texas for the referenced project was in error by the amount of their invoice number 5 which had not been paid, but was counted as part of the previous payments. It is in the amount of $21,319.65 which should be paid to the Contractor at this time. There will still be a retainage of $750.00 to cover their time for start up assistance. � J utdi so . i e President JPH/sh 0 KI 0 October 30, 1975 CITY OF LA FORTE PHONE ( 713 ) 471.5020 • P. O. Box 1115 0 LA PORTE, TEXAS 77571 Honorable Mayor and City Commission City of La Porte P. 0. Box 1115 La Porte, Texas 77571 Gentlemen and Mrs. Cline: At a called meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission held October 29, 1975, the vote was unanimous in favor of rezoning Lots 17 through 32, Block 1121 and Lots 17 through 32 of Block 1160, Town of La Porte from Residential to "C" Apartment and Commercial, Apartment/Multi-Family dwelling only. Thank you for your consideration. Very truly yours, • /qI Walter Roberson, Chairman Planning and Zoning Commission E Chairman Planning & Zoning P. O. Box 1115 La Porte, Texas Dear Sir: CHARTER FINANCIAL a GROUP, INC. Commission of La Porte, Texas 77571 October 7, 1975 As exclusive agent for Nell D. Stinson, a feme sole of Harris County, Texas, and under her direction, we are formally petitioning the City of La Porte, Texas for re -zoning the herein described property from Class R-1 residential to Class C apartment/commercial and more specifically apartment/multi- family dwelling. Lots seventeen (17) through thirty-two (32) of Block 1121 and lots seventeen (17) through thirty-two (32) of Block 1160 of the Town of La Porte,. an addition in Harris County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 60, Page 114, Deed Records of Harris County, Texas It is Nell D. Stinson's (owner's) desire to change the zoning classification to the same as the balance of her property which includes Lots 1 through 32 of Block 1122 inclusive and Lots 1 through 16 of each of Block 1121 and Block 1160 as described above so that negotiations with developer -users which are now underway may continue toward sale and use of the total pro- perty for commercial and/or high density (apartment) usage. We have devel- oped, through research, statistics to show that the requested re -zoning for apartment use is appropriate and to the best use of the subject property and the City of La Porte, Texas. We request that you initiate your action at the earliest convenient time, and that we be notified of your meeting time and date so that we may be pre- sent. Thank you for your prompt consideration. JS/es • 2700 SOUTH POST OAK ROAD - TRANSCO TOWER, SUITE 1870 - HOUSTON, TEXAS 77027 - (713) 621-1681 • Water Dept. g Sewer Dept. • CITY OF LA PORTE • - INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and Commission DATE: November 25, 1975 FROM: Larry L. Morton SUBJECT: Bid Recommendation The Public Works Department would like to recommend accepting the bid submitted by Lumus Dodge for the three (3) pick-up trucks. LLM:mf • • Larrf L. Morton 1 t • Potice aepaUment and Civic VeSense 0 1� u TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission Date' November 25, 1975 FJWM*' H.F. Freeman Jr. Chief of Police Subject: Portable Radio Bid I would like to recommend to the Mayor and Commission that we purchase three, --,.- portable radios at the total cost of $3,,885,00, These will be used by the newly created patrol positions, - Respectfullyp H.F. Freeman Jr. Chief of Police 3By: nI tes La itte- Sgt. 0 iokoHOUSTON-GALVESTON • • November 18,' 1975 AREA COUNCIL - MEMO TO: Member Home Rule Cities with a population under 25,000 SUBJECT: Designation of H-GAC General Body Membership representatives for 1976 and caucus meeting to elect Executive Committee Delegates According to the by-laws of H-GAC, your city is entitled to one representative and one alternate to the H-GAC General Body Membership. This representative must be an elected official and should be adopted by resolution of.your City Council. A resolution form for this purpose is attached. Please return one signed copy to this office in the enclosed envelope. The cities of Alvin and Deer Park have arranged for a Caucus Meeting of city representatives from member home rule cities. The pertinent data concerning this meeting is as follows: DATE: Wednesday, December 3, 1975 PLACE: Pizza Yoint 5002 Spencer Highway Pasadena, Texas TIME: 6:30 p.m. Meals for the city representative and his spouse will be provided through the courtesy of the cities of Alvin and Deer Park. Additional meals will be avail- able at $8.00 per person which covers the steak dinner as well as tips and tax, but not drinks. Please, make your reservations for the meeting through Mrs. Nancie Roach, Executive Secretary, H-GAC (Phone 627-3200, Ext 335) no later than Friday, November 31, 1975. RH:nr Enclosures Cordially, �X x4kA ROYAL HATCH Executive Director P. O OO K 22 777 3701 WEST AL A o AMA p p 77�1 �3-62 7- 32 Oo Home Rule Cities, Ponder 25,000 • • DESIGNATION OF REPRESENTATIVE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP BODY 1976 BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and the City Council of La Porte that I. J. Kibodeaux be, and he is hereby, designated as its representative to the General Membership Body of the Houston -Galveston Area Council for the year 1975. FURTHER,. that the official Alternate authorized to serve as the voting delegate should the hereinabove named delegate become ineligible, or should he resign, is Bill Love _ • THAT, the Executive Director of the Houston -Galveston Area Council be notified of the designation of the hereinabove named delegate and alternate. PASSED AND ADOPTED this the lst day of December , 1975 (Mayor) ATTEST: C J-2_4—ce dl 0 • �� O _.- �Cr.•(,, �-�-.�..� ' .�-�.,-- ern.' e 1 Cap��icorn Marl�cting, Inc. Mr. Cliff Hyde, Jr. P.O. Box 895 La Porte, Texas 77571 October 1, 1975 Dear Mr. Hyde: It was a pleasure speaking with you this morning. Here is the, - information I promised you on the GREAT AMERICAN AIR SHOW. - We are arranging a tour of the western states this January and February, and we would like to present a performance at your, facility before we head into Arizona and California. If possible, we would like to appear at your airport on Saturday, January 17 and Sunday, January 18. Each show would begin at 2 P.M. We present the GREAT AMERICAN AIR SHOW as a total entertainment package that includes a two-hour, non-stop show, all production, set-up and promotional work, our own sound system, $1,000,000. liability insurance naming the airport as co-insured. We also take care of crowd control and emergency, concessions, and trash pick-up after each show. The proceeds from our shows would be shared with a worthwhile local charity. We're very proud of this show. It's the most exciting aerial spectacular in the world, and will entertain more than three million people in the United States, Europe and Australia during 1976. We work closely with the airport management and the Fixed Base Operator(s), keeping them constantly informed about our pro- motional activities and in general seek to help them benefit from the large crowds and national press coverage we draw. We encourage static displays of all kinds. We arrange all necessary FAA clearances and adhere strictly to all FAA rules and regulations. All of our performers possess the finest safety records in the industry. Our emphasis is on safety as we seek to entertain.and educate all members of the community. We would look forward to presenting the GREAT AMERICAN AIR SHOW at La Porte in 1976. Please let me know about this as soon as possible. Sincerely, TM;dm Tom Martel -Exec. Vice President P.O. BOX 854 • ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FLORIDA 32701 0 305-831-0803 ::;� City Commission City of La Porte P. O. Box 1115 is La Porte, Texas 77571 Gentlemen: This letter will serve as an agreement between CAPRICORN MARKETING, INC., a Florida corporation with offices at P. O. Box 854, Altamonte Springs, Florida 32701 (hereinafter referred to as CAPRICORN) and City of La Porte, a municipality with offices at P. O. Box 1115, La Porte, Texas 77571 (hereinafter referred to as CITY). CITY agrees to provide CAPRICORN with full use of its facilities for parking, spectators and flying so that CAPRICORN may present performances of the GREAT AMERICAN AIR SHOW at AIRPORT on Saturday and Sunday, January 17 & 18, 1976 at 2 p.m. CITY also agrees to secure any necessary approval from city and/or county officials and to provide the nearest FAA GADO office with .�. letters from appropriate officials indicating that CAPRICORN has full authority to utilize AIRPORT for the shows.' CAPRICORN will provide a complete two-hour air show; its own sound system; $1,000,000 in liability insurance;' and all promotional material. CAPRICORN will also set up, promote and conduct the air shows, .securing all necessary crowd control, law enforcement, emergency and sanitary facilities and personnel. FAA approval for the shows will be secured by CAPRICORN. CITY will be named as co-insured on liability insurance policy. CAPRICORN shall also have the exclusive right to provide food, beverage and souvenir sales at air shows. Should AIRPORT currently have food, beverage and/or'souvenir services available on the premises AIRPORT may keep such facilities open during air shows but may not supplement or move facilities in such a way as to interfere with CAPRICORN'S facilities. CAPRICORN shall be solely and fully responsible for all financial obligations incurred while setting up, promoting and conducting the air shows and AIRPORT shall have no obligation whatsoever except to provide facilities as stated in paragraph 2. In return for its services, CAPRICORN will pay CITY a fee equal to 5% (FIVE PER CENT) of all revenues from both advance sale and gate sale of tickets for the shows, less any applicable state, county, city or federal sales taxes. This fee shall be payable no later than ten days after the conclusion of the air shows. 9 We will closely coordinate all activities with you and your staff to insure that the GREAT AMERICAN AIR SHOW performances at the La Porte Municipal Airport are a credit to all parties. It is understood that CAPRICORN MARKETING will deliver to the City of La Porte a Certificate of Insurance in the amount of $1,000,000.00. Naming co-insured as designated by the City of La Porte, prior to 10 days of show time.- CAPRICORN MARKETING will supply to the -City of La Porte a hold harmless agreement, prior to 10 days of show time. Please sign both copies of this letter and return one for our files. I look forward to working with you. Sincerely, Thomas O. Martel Executive Vice President • Accepted & Agreed to: .............................. I. J. Kibodeaux Mayor Pro-Tem Approved: Knox Askins City Attorney • 0 NORMAN GLOSSERMAN JAY MARKS CHEVROLET, INC. LAPORTE , TEXAS 77571 T CLHPHONB AREA 713 - 471-2424 October 7, 1975 Honorable Mayor Protem and City Commissioners - City of La Porte P. 0. Box 1115 La Porte, Texas 77571 Pear Mrs. Cline & Gentlemen: Jay Narks Chevrolet respectfully requests that we be allowed to install a security type perimeter fence around lots 1 through 2? of block 48 in La Porte. We realize that this encompasses a T-alley in that block. We would be willing to offer full access to the city at all timeSto the alley and would have access gates at each end of the alley, as well as, supplying the city with keys to these access gates if so desired. We appreciate your consideration of allowing us to install security fencing to protect our customers vehicles and our inventory that will be parked on this property. Sincerely, JAY MARKS CHEVROLET, INC. Norman Glosserman Enclosure: Plat of property with proposed fencing and gates. . ... ...... ,. .._ .. .�.... ..r.. �.�.. .... .. � .fA.. ...w.� .t..a?�ww.r.. ra/."ra.►.w.-- •.........wa.r..i.w....r..t;. ... ..I►.....+..,. -. . . r 01 SOUTH zs' 25, zS, zs• �-pef s/I "I.R. Fil. •3� '' P I P, r�ci1 To " 0.3B' .5//e-4z'So TWELFTH 25 9 z5A la 1 11 1 )0 do b 5e, S/'a b *:s f BSI . L%e4 Fswt♦ �"� G�Lb. FeIoee . �6' 3" /.5 0 i y.eet � 1 1 Bid?/ o x (f I K /m�ro✓c e,,%s 0 V ^, Lj�w xr r^ -� I I� x 3 Imo, x ; 25" ZS 25 v h 7B¢' �G6.i.l�.Ft�re 6 i T S�,rII x/ 0 STF 7 7-77- s - .� t� u.p ;- �. Scf ,1 ` set s/g i 6"r 1A •k4e, U.P. b-I 18) o. z V .So. 0 0.3S'W - /1 I--- s/B "� le N I ♦ 7. 5r I LLJ 25 " `Jt' U T I -A ELEVENTH 3 T R EET I, H. Carlos Smith, Texas Registered Public Sunyor, do hereby certify that the plat shown hereon represents the r©alts of an on the ground survey made under my direction and supervisioion September 5, 1975t and that all corners are as shown hereon. This survey was performed at the request of Mr. ray Marks, Jay Marks - Chevrolet Company, La Porte, Texas. THIS PLAT IS FOR THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE PARTYiEREIN NAMED ABOVE AND THE UNDERSIGNED SURVEYOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE TO MRS FOR ANY LOSS RESULTING THEREFROM. H..Carlos Smith t Texas Registered Public Surveyor No. 1228 September 8, 1975 Job No. 597-75 W.) I i I I I i I I i I I 1 I I I I I — a 0 PLAT OF LOTS I THRU 22 BLOCK 48 LA PORTE - RESUBDIVISION VOL 67, PG. 196, H. C.D.R. LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS DATE SCALE SEPT. e 1s75 H. CARLOS SMITH ,30' DRAWN: CONSULTING ENGINEER J08 NO.: '71' Cdrs 597 — 75 CHECKED: P. 0. BOX 375 718 S. BROADWAY SHEET LA PORTE, TEXAS 1OF I t Water Dept. & Sewer Dot. • CITY OF LA PORTE INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM`S TO: Mayor and Commission DATE: VOctober 16, 1975 FROM: Larry L. Morton SUBJECT: Transfer of money The Public Works Department request approval to transfer $1400.00 from 2-775-603, Rent of Equipment to 2-775-922, Capitol Outlay Misc. Tools.._This money will be used to purchase a 900-Engine Driven Boring Unit whic* is badly- -needed by our water and sewer department for boring under streets and alleys to install water and sewer lines. `t • Lam L. Morton a LLM : mf f I SEAT THE OTHERS T HE,PUNCH!! 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Briggs & Stratton engine and a 6-1 gear reduction direct drives the self-contained 900 Boring Unit. Featuring n's exclusive hydrodynamic action, it is capable of drilling holes from two inches up to fourteen inches in diameter and up to 200 feet in length. The governor -controlled engine develops up to 94 foot-pounds of torque through a heavy duty, multiple -disc clutch. Compact, single -unit design of the model 900 makes it a convenient and efficient unit. W-40 WATER PUMP Completing the hydrodynamic team, the W-40 water pump is a two piston, *1stration ow volume pump-10 gpm at 600 p.s.i. Complete with a 3 h.p. Briggs & Engine with a 6-1 gear reduction and rewind starter, the pump is direct driven with no belts. Equipped with a 20 ft. pressure hose, the unit has an approximate weight of 70lbs. and overall dimensions 14" x 23". A Wide Range Of Accessories Is Available To Provide The Right Combination Of Equipment For The Best Performance,On Your Jobs! 3 / Drill Stems Available in five foot lengths, with either 1"N.P.T. threads for use with the Model 900or 1 11-16"Acme threads for use with the Model H-9 Boring Unit. Wet Pilot Bit A 21/2" diameter hole is obtained by using the Wet Pilot Bit in average soil for pulling small service lines or for preparation for return reaming larger holes. Cutting edges.._ are hard -surfaced for minimum wear. Available with 1"N.P.T. or 1 11-16"Acme threads. I ;'� n f Compaction Bit t 6 Bore a 21/2" diameter or a 3" diameter hole through severe soil conditions a single i operation with the use of the optional Compaction Bits. W] Return Reamer A variety of Return Reamer diameters adds versatility to your Boring Unit investment. Available i 4", 6", 8" 10", 12", 14", 16", and 18" diameters. BROWN Earth Augers Have More Of What It Takes To Get The Earth Out ...The Pipe Or Cable ►n:..And The Job On The Way In A Hurry! • w Water' Dept. & Sewer Dept. CITY OF LA PORTE • INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and Commission DATE: November 24, 1975 FROM: Larry L. Morton SUBJECT: Recommend Payment for Sewer Cleaning .Unit The Public Works Department would like to recommend payment for the High Pressure Sewer Cleaning Unit, purchased from Naylor Pipe Cleaning Company on P. 0. 396 in the amount of $7,929.00. This item meets with our specifications. Larry L. Morton LLM:mf . is i • NOVEMBER 25, 1975 OJECT: LA PORTE PUBLIC LIBRARY CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 • REED and CLEMENTS AIA •ARCHITECTS PLANNERS MR. LARRY BROUSSARD DIRECTOR OF FINANCE CITY OF LA PORTE 124 SOUTH SECOND LA PORTE, TX 77571 DEAR MR. BROUSSARD: THIS CHANGE ORDER IS THE ADDITIONAL COST OF REDESIGN OF SOME INTERIOR PARTITIONS REQUESTED BY MRS. WILSON. AFTER CONSIDERABLE THOUGHT, MRS. WILSON AND OUR OFFICE CONCLUDED THAT OUR ORIGINAL DESIGN WAS MUCH BETTER FUNCTIONALLY. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE IN CONTRACT COST SINCE THE $415.00 WILL SIMPLY BE TAKEN FROM THE CASH ALLOWANCE NO. 1 OF $2,000.00. THIS WILL LEAVE A CHANGE ORDER ALLOWANCE OF $1,585.00. ALSO, INCLUDED IS THE HARDWARE PURCHASE AMOUNT WHICH WAS $750.00, AND TAKEN FROM THE CASH ALLOWANCE OF $800.00 LEAVING A CREDIT TO THE CONTRACT PRICE OF $50.00, AS REFLECTED IN THE CHANGE ORDER. WE BELIEVE THIS TOTAL CHANGE ORDER IS ACCEPTABLE. MR. SMITH FIRST SENT US AN ESTIMATE FOR THE CHANGE ORDER WHICH WAS,REJECTED BY THIS OFFICE. HE RESUB- MITTED ANOTHER ESTIMATE WHICH WAS APPROXIMATELY HALF THE ORIGINAL AMOUNT. PLEASE SIGN AND DATE THE ENCLOSED CHANGE ORDER, RETAIN THE ORIGINAL AND MAIL TWO (2) COPIES TO OUR OFFICE. IF THERE ARE ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT MARK SHIPLEY OR MYSELF. YOURS TRULY, REED AND CLEMENTS A. I. A. CALVIN E. POWITZKY, JR. ARCHITECT - OFFICE MANAGER CEP EHP ENC. (3) LYMAN S. REED, AIA PARTNERS CLEMY T. CLEMENTS III, AIA SUITE 204 1149 ELLSWORTH PASADENA 77506 713 - 473-0420 CALVIN E. POWITZKY, JR. ASSOCIATES GAIL L. McLAIN CHANGE ORDER A!A DOCUMENT G701 • OWNER ❑ ARCHITECT ❑ CONTRACTOR ❑ FIELD ❑ OTHER PROJECT: LA PORTE PUBLIC LIBRARY (name, address) CHANGE ORDER NUMBER: 1 TO (Contractor) ARCHITECT'S PROJECT NO: 7401 ` SMITH ENGINEERING CONTRACT FOR: P. 0. BOX 1544 LA PORTE, TX 77571 $70,900.00 L CONTRACT DATE: AUGUST 11, 1975 You are directed to make the following changes in this Contract: ADD 120 SF OF 1/211 VINYL COVERED DRYWALL AT 3.50/SF ADD $ 420.00 ADD RELOCATION OF ELECTRIC DRINKING FOUNTAIN AND DELETE RELOCATION OF KITCHEN UNIT .00 DELETE ONE LINEAR FOOT OF CASEWORK MINUS 25.00 ADD ONE ELECTRICAL OUTLET ADD 35.00 RELOCATE EXISTING LIGHT FIXTURE ADD 35.00 CREDIT OF $50.00 FROM HARDWARE ALLOWANCE MINUS 50.00 TOTAL ADDITIONAL PRICE $ 415.00 The original Contract Sum was . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ Net change by previous Change Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ The Contract Sum prior to this Change Order was . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ The Contract Sum will be (increased) (deXYc ( (XMWgYcX by this Change Order . . . $ The new Contract Sum including this Change Order will be . . . . . . . . $ The Contract Time will be (iX&XX*A (dreF?reb (unchanged) by The Date of Completion as of the date of this Change Order therefore is REED AND CLEMENTS, A.I.A. 70,900.00- 0 70,900.00. 415.00. 71,315.00. ( ) Days. CITY OF LA PORTE TRAAfW' I.LSWORTH — SUITE 204 C P. 0 T BOX 1544 1124N SOUTH SECOND STREET Address Address Address PASADENA, TX 77506 LA PORTE TX 77571 LA PORTE, TX 77571 EIj B)�M' BY DATE — Z 2 S DATE Z Z — 7 f DATE SMITH ENGINEERING CO. AIA DOCUMENT G701 • CHANGE ORDER • APRIL 1970 EDITION • AIA® • © 1970 . THE ONE PACE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, 1735 NEW YORK AVE., NW, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20006