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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-08-01 Regular Meeting• • ~ ~ MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING OF THE LA PORTE CITY COMMISSION, LA PORTE, TEXAS AUGUST 1, 1977 7:00 P.M. MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION PRESENT: J. J. Meza, Mayor; Commissioners John Tomerlin, I. J. Kibodeaux, Virginia Cline and Tom Simons. MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION ABSENT: None. OTHER CITY OFFICIALS PRESENT: Larry L. Broussard, Director of Finance; Margie Goyen, City Clerk; H. F. Freeman, Chief of Police; Joe Sease, Fire Chief; Stanley Sherwood, Parks & Recreation Director; D. R. McLaughlin, Fire Marshal. OTHER CITY OFFICIALS ABSENT: None. OTHERS PRESENT: A. J. Busch, Jr., of Busch, Hutchison & Associates, Consulting Engineers. PRESIDING: Mayor Meza. + + + 1. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Meza called the meeting to order. + + + 2. INVOCATION - The invocation was given by Commissioner Kibodeaux. + + + • • • Regular Meeting 8/1/77 2 3. ACCEPT BIDS - TEN PAGERS - FIRE DEPARTMENT - The following bids were opened and read aloud: COMPANY AMOUNT CLAUDE WRIGHT & ASSOCIATES 9018 Ruland Building E Houston, Texas 77055 $2,989.30 REACH ELECTRONICS, INC. P. 0. Box 308 Lexington, Nebraska 68850 $2,395.00 VIDEO SYSTEMS, INC. P. O. Box 5F San Antonio, Texas 78217 NO BID MOTOROLA COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS, INC. $2,160.00 3701 Kirby Dr., Suite 940 OPTION 1 $2,980.00 Houston, Texas 77098 OPTION 2 600.00 -0- Motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner Simons that the bids be accepted for tabulation. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons. NAYS: None. + + + 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING - JULY 18, 1977 - Motion by Commissioner Tomerlin, seconded by Commissioner Cline to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July 18, 1977, as presented. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons. NAYS: None. + + + • • ~ ~ • Regular Meeting 8/1/77 5. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - Motion by Commissioner Tomerlin, seconded by Commissioner Kibodeaux to approve the Accounts Payable as presented. A copy is attached and made a part of these minutes. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons. NAYS: None. + + + 6. VISITORS WISHING TO P,DDRESS THE COMMISSION - None. + + + 7. CONSIDER APPROVING FINAL PAY ESTIMATE TO IKE HALL, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,249.64-FOR SANITARY SEWERS, WATER LINES AND APPURTENANCES IN BLOCKS 45 AND 72 - Motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner Tomerlin to approve final • pay estimate to Ike Hall, Inc., in the amount of $9,249.64 for Sanitary Sewers, Water Lines and Appurtenances in Blocks 45 and 72. A copy of the pay estimate is attached and made a part of these minutes. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons. NAYS: None. + + + 8. CONSIDER APPROVING PAYMENT TO BUSCH, HUTCHISON & ASSOCIATES FOR SANITARY SEWERS, WATER LINES-AND APPURTENANCES IN BLOCKS 45 AND 72 FOR RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVE - $686.00; ENGINEERING FEES - 187.38; PREPARE EASEMENT FIELD NOTES - 16TH STREET TO LOMAX ROAD - 107.80; IMPROVEMENTS FOR LA PORTE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT - RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVE - $469.00; IN PLACE DENSITY TEST - $759.50; CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT SURVEY - $121.25; ENGINEERING FEE - 6,750.OD; ENGINEERING FEE ON FAIRMONT PARK RECREATIONAL FACILITY- $1,352.70 - Motion by Commissioner Simons, seconded by Commissioner Kibodeaux to approve payment to Busch, Hutchison & Associates for Sanitary Sewers, Water Lines and Appurtenances in Blocks 45 and 72 for Resident Representative - $686.00; Engineering Fees - $187.38; Prepare 3 • Regular Meeting 8/1/77 • 8. CONSIDER APPROVING PAYMENT TO BUSCH, HUTCHISON (CONT'D.) Easement Field Notes - 16th Street to Lomax Road - $107.80; Improvements to La Porte Municipal Airport - Resident Representative - $469.00; In Place Density Test - $759.50; Construction Layout Survey - $121.25; Engineering Fee - $6,750.00; Engineering Fee on Fairmont Park Recreational Facility - $1,352.70. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons. NAYS: None. + + + 4 9. CONSIDER APPROVING PROPOSED ORDINANCE N0. 108'5 - APPOINTING CITY ADMINISTRATOR - After the proposed ordinance was read in full, motion by Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Simons to approve Ordinance No. 1085 as read. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons. • NAYS: None. CAPTION: AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING A CITY ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE TERM ENDING APRIL 30, 1978; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF . + + + 10. CONSIDER APPROVING PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 1086 - AMENDING CHAPTER 12, ARTICLE III - GARBP,GE AND TRASH - OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES - After the proposed ordinance was read in full, motion by Commissioner Tomerlin, seconded by Commissioner Kibodeaux to approve Ordinance No. 1086 as read. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons. NAYS: None. CAPTION: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12, ARTICLE III, "GARBAGE AND TRASH", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. • + + + • • • Regular Meeting 8/1/77 5 11. CONSIDER APPROVING PROPOSED ORDINANCE N0. 1087 - APPOINTING CHARTER REVISION COMMITTEE - Mayor Meza asked that the following be appointed as the Charter Revision Committee: H. P. Pfeiffer, Chairman; Marilyn Kelley, Bob Davis, H. Carlos Smith, Robert White, Dennis Dunham, Gracie Gonzales, Jack Gresham. Commissioner Tomerlin requested the names of Bob McCarty and W. S. Love be considered. It was the consensus that Mr. McCarty had other commitments. His name was deleted. Mayor Meza asked for an opinion from the Attorney regarding those persons to be considered for the Charter Revision Committee. The Attorney was of the opinion that persons being politically active at this time or plans to become politically active in the near future, not be appointed to this Committee. Commissioner Tomerlin asked Mr. W. S. Love if he had political plans for the future. Mr. Love stated that he did. Commissioner Tomerlin withdrew Mr. Love's name. After the proposed ordinance was read in full, motion by Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Simons to approve • Ordinance No. 1087 as read. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons. NAYS: None. CAPTION: AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING~A CHARTER REVISION COMMITTEE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. + + + 12. CONSIDER CALLING SPECIAL MEETING ON AUGUST 31, 1977, AT 7:00 P.M. TO ACCEPT BIDS FOR NEW CITY HALL - Motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner Cline to call a special meeting on August 31, 1977, at 7:00 P.M. to accept bids for the new City Hall. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons. NAYS: None. + + + • • • Regular Meeting 8/1/77 13. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING ADVERTISING AND ACCEPTING BIDS TO BE 6 RECEIVED ON AUGUST 31, 1977, AT 7:00 P.M., FOR NEW CITY HALL - Motion by Commissioner Tomerlin, seconded by Commissioner Simons to authorize advertising and accepting bids to be received on August 31, 1977, at 7:00 P.M., for the new City Hall. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons. NAYS: None. + + + 14. CONSIDER APPROVING SUBDIVISION COMPLETION BOND - GLEN MEADOWS SECTION 1 - Motion by Commissioner Simons, seconded by Commissioner Kibodeaux to approve the Subdivision Completion Bond for Glen Meadows, Section 1, to allow the developers to start building homes. A copy of the bond is attached and made a part of these minutes. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons. NAYS: None. + + + 15. CONSIDER CHANGING REGULAR MEETING DATE OF SEPTEMBER 5, 1977, TO SEPTEMBER 6, 1977, AT 7:00 P.M., DUE TO HOLIDAY - Motion by Commissioner Simons, seconded by Commissioner Cline to change the regular meeting date of September 5, 1977 to September 6, 1977, at 7:00 P.M., due to the Labor Day Holiday. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons. NAYS: None. + + + • • Regular Meeting 8/1/77 7 • 16. SET DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON BUDGET AND FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1977 - Motion by Commissioner Simons, seconded by Commissioner Kibodeaux to set the date of August 22, 1977, at 7:00 P.M. for the Public Hearing for the Budget and Federal Revenue Sharing Budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 1977. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons. NAYS: None. + + + 17. CORRESPONDENCE - None. + + + 18. DISCUSSION OF DEPARTMENT PROJECTS - COMMISSIONER SIMONS - • asked if the Architect had planned for a sprinkler system for the new City Hall, and if there was a power generator planned for the building. Mr. Broussard stated that the Architect was not in favor of a sprinkler system for the new City Hall and a power generator planned to service both the City Hall and Police Building. EXXON PIPELINE COMPANY - The Administrator presented a bill from Exxon Pipeline Company in the amount of $3,593.92, for lowering the pipeline on Spencer Highway for the Grade Separation. Motion by Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Simons to authorize payment to Exxon Pipeline Company in the amount of $3,593.92. A copy of the invoice is attached and made a part of these minutes. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons. NAYS: None. -0- FIRE MARSHAL - requested that he have an opportunity to be present when the City Hall plans were reviewed. • • • Regular Meeting 8/1/77 g 18. DISCUSSION OF DEPARTMENT PROJECTS (CONTINUED) MAYOR MEZA - informed the Commission of a meeting which was attended by himself, the Chief of Police, Jerry Carpenter and C. D. Boyle, in Austin, regarding the proposed bridge over the Channel. He was of the opinion that everyone was in favor of the bridge, but that no funds were available at the present time. + + + 19. EXECUTIVE SESSION - V.A.T.S. - ARTICLE 6252-17 - SECTION 2 - (E) AND (G) - (LITIGATION AND PERSONNEL -Motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner Simons that the meeting recess for an executive session. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons. NAYS: None. • The meeting recessed at 7:30 P.M. for an executive session. The executive session recessed at 9:30 P.M. to reconvene at 7:00 P.M., on August 3, 1977. Margie G yen, City Clerk Passed and Approved this the 15th day of August, 1977. J. J. Meza, Ma or •