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Home My WebLink About1979-03-07 Regular Meeting• • • MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING OF THE LA PORTE CITY COMMISSION, LA PORTE, TEXAS MARCH 7, 1979 7:00 P.M. MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION PRESENT: Mayor J. J. Meza; Commissioners John Tomerlin, I. J. Kibodeaux, Virginia Cline, and Tom C. Simons. MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION ABSENT: None. OTHER CITY OFFICIAhS PRESENT: J. R. Hudgens, City Administrator; Margie Goyen, City Clerk; H. F. Freeman, Chief of Police; Stan Sherwood, Parks & Recreation Director; Joe Sease, Fire Chief; Paul Hickenbottom, Inspector; Knox Askins, City Attorney. • OTHER CITY OFFICIALS AB'S'ENT: D. R. McLaughlin, Fire Marshal; R. L. Caldwell, Acting Director of Public Works; Knox Askins, City Attorney. OTHERS PRESENT: David Corbin of Busch, Hutchison & Associates, Consulting Engineers. PRESIDING: Mayor J. J. Meza. + + + 1. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Meza called the meeting to order. + + + 2. INVOCATION - The invocation was given by Commissioner Tomerlin. • + + + • Regular Meeting 3/7/79 2 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 21, 1979, AND SPECSAL MEETING - FEBRUARY 24, 1979 - Motion by Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Simons to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 21, 1979, and the special meeting of February 24, 1979, as presented. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons. NAYS: None. + + + 4. RATIFY APPROVING $4,500.00 FROM GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY FOR WORK AT BASEBALL FIELD BEHIND SOUTHSIDE CIVIC CENTER - Motion by Commissioner Tomerlin, seconded by Commissioner Kibodeaux to ratify approving $4,500.00 from the General Fund Contingency for work at the baseball field behind the Southside Civic Center. Motion .carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons. NAYS: None. + + + 5. CONSIDER-APPROVING RATES OF'BUSCH`HUTCHISON ENGINEERING CONTRACT REGARDING SURVEYING - Motion by Commissioner Simons, secondec by Commissioner Kibodeaux to approve the rates of the Busch Hutchison Engineering Contract regarding surveying as follows: FROM TO 4-Man Field Party S 34.50 $ 41.40 3-Man Field Party $ 28.00 $ 33.60 2-Man Field Party $ 22.00 $ 26.40 Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons. NAYS: None. + + + • • Regular Meeting 3/7/79 6. RATIFY AUTHORIZING P,DVERTISING AND ACCEPTING ON MARCH 28, 1979, AT 7:00 P.M. FOR SWIMMING Motion by Commissioner Tomerlin, seconded by to ratify authorizing advertising and accept on March 28, 1979, at 7:00 P.M. for swimming carried by the following vote: 3 BIDS TO BE RECEIVED POOL FILTERS - Commissioner Cline ing bids to be received pool filters. Motion AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons. NAYS: None. + + + • 7. CONSIDER APPROVING REQUEST FOR 'ON PREMISE LICENSE FOR DADDY CRAFT'S BAR-B-SUE, 803 WEST MAIN, 8 FEET OF LOT 19, AND ALL OF LOT 20, BLOCK 58, LA PORTE ADDITION, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS - ORDINANCE N0. 1000 - F - After the proposed ordinance was read in full, motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner Cline to approve Ordinance No. 1000-F, granting an on-premise license for Daddy Craft's Bar-B-due, 803 West Main, as read. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons. NAY5: None. CAPTION: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1000 OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, DESIGNATING THE AREAS WHERE BEER FOR CON- SUMPTION ON THE PREMISES MAY BE SOLD AND PROHIBITING THE SALE ELSEWHERE; PROVIDING FOR HOURS OF OPENING 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. + + + • 8. CONSIDER MOTION TO MAKE LA PORTE,.C'APIT~L IMPROVEMENTS BOND COMMITTEE A STAN'D'ING ADVIS'ORY` COMNiI EE' TO THE COMMISSION - Motion by Commissioner Simons, seconded by Commissioner Cline to make the La Porte Capital Improvements Bond Committee a standing advisory committee to the Commission. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons. NAYS: None. + + + r: • Regular Meeting 3/7/79 9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - The City Administrator requested an executive session to discuss personnel and land acquisition. + + + 10. COUNCIL ACTION - Commi'ss'ioner Cline - Opening of "F" Street - There was a brief discussion regarding opening of "F" Street; the possibility of opening "F" Street from 4th Street to 8th Street; what the water supply was; and the need to check for water and hydrant flow. 4 Mayor Meza - Model Rocketry - Mayor Meza stated that he had received a letter rom Richard Bishop regarding a rocketry meeting. There was a brief discussion regarding the insurance that the group had, but the fact that it was not a school curriculum. The Fire Marshal's office will report back regarding a controlled meeting. City Administrator - Property Closing - The Administrator stated that the property closing for the 22.65 acres of park • land would be Friday at 12:00 noon. He asked that the Commission members that could, be present for picture taking, reminding them that the land was sold to the City substantially less than market value. Commissioner Cline - informed the Commission of attending a meeting which was not City Business, but had attended a meeting in Austin with Mr. Cline, who was sent by the Commissioners Court regarding fire works in unincorporated areas in Harris County. Harris County would like to be able to control the sale of fire works in unin- corporated areas in some way. Commissioner Cline suggested that all cities in Harris County should support this. As vice-president of Region 14 of TML, she felt that it would be a project that might be a worthwhile project for presentation by the Directors of TML. She further stated that when they got out of their meeting, they were told .that this bill would be dead as soon as it reached the Senate because of the money behind it. Since Harris County has no inforcement to prevent the sale of fire works in unin- corporated areas, it makes it doubly hard on cities. There was a brief discussion regarding problems involved with fire works. Mayor Meza stated that he had talked with the area mayors regarding cooperation and support to give to the County when • they are trying to get things done. • + + + • Regular Meeting 3/7/79 5 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION - V.A.T.S. - ARTICLE 6252-17 - SECTION 2 - (E), (F), AND (G) - (LEGAL, LAND ACQUISITION AND PERSONNEL) - Motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner Tomerlin that the meeting recess for an executive session. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons. NAYS: None. The business was concluded at 7:12 P.M. MR. RUFUS SMITH - asked to be recognized by the Commission. Mr. Smith informed the Commission that he was running for position No. 7 on the School Board and asked for the City's endorsement if possible. The meeting recessed at 7:18 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 10:59 P.M. • + + + 12. ADJOURNMENT - Motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner Tomerlin that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons. NAYS: None. The meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M. 0 Margie oyen, Ci y C erk Passed and Approved this the 21st day of March, 1979. J. za, Mayor • • • BUSCH, HUTCHISON & ASSOCIATES, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS ~J 1107 FLEETWOOD DRIVE BAYTOWN, TEXAS 77520 PHONE (713) 422.8213 3011 SAN JACINTO, SUITE 105 . HOUSTON, TEXAS 77004 . (713) 523-2367 February 6, 1979 City of LaPorte P. 0. Box 1115 LaPorte, TX 77571 Attn: Mr. Jim Hudgens City Administrator AGREED1ENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES BY AfdD BETWEEfd THE CITY OF LaPORTE AND BUSCH, HUTCFIISON & ASSOCIATES, IfdC. SECTION VI, PARAGRAPH D (1) Compensation for engineering services set forth in the referenced document is listed at specific hourly rates for various types of work. No provision is made for increasing these rates to cover increased salaries paid to employees and increased salary costs such as FICA, Health and Workman's Compensation Insur- ance and State and Federal Unemployment Taxes. There have also been dramatic increases in the cost of surveying equipment and maintenance, and automobile operation and maintenance. In analyzing our salary cost we find that the rates provided for in the contract are actually less than a breakeven amount. Our efforts to hire and keep good employees in surveying have resulted in increased salaries by 30%- 40~ since the inception of the contract. The surveying rates are the only area of concern since the other set rates still adequately cover salary costs and provide for overhead and profit. We respectfully request your consideration of an amendment to the contract to show the following change in field party hourly rates: 4-Man Field Party 3-Man Field Party 2-Man Field Party From To $34.0 $41.40 $28.00 $33.60 $22.00 $26.40 We will be happy to go over our records with you to substantiate this request. ames ut son, .E. ice-President JPH/ps • • February 13, 1979 • T0: Jim Hudgens, City Administrator FROM: Stan Sherwood, Director Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: Pool Filters B ~ B Pools of Baytown, have finished their inspection. The filter walls are in good condition. The splash plate is rusted out and needs to be replaced. Also the laterals are plugged up and need to be removed and cleaned. It is their opinion that if this is done and the tanks are replaced with gravel and sand, they should be good for another • ten years. I would like to advertise for bids to rework-pool filters. 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A request has been received from Mr. Albert L. Craft for a beer on premise license for Daddy Craft's Bar-B-Que, 308 West Main Street. At the present time, this location is a dry area. If the Commission wishes to allow beer to be sold at this location, an ordinance designating this location as a wet area will be necessary. • • • BLOC K OR ABSTRl1CT N0. CITY OF LA PORTE SURVEY oR ~L~~eQ[~T_~_ ADDITION BLOCK 58 WEST POLK 125' 16~ 125 Y F- N O Z a 34 . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 '~ c v 8 ~ 9 a U n cD COUNTY RECORDir~ VOL. PG. 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 - , ,~ I ~ I 12 ° 13 14 i i i5 19 19 G 21 I I ~ 2 2 23 i I ~ ~ ~ 4 a i ~. 2 ti Ei WEST MAIN Z U W N F- O Z • 1 • O ORDINANCE NO. 1000-F AN ORUINANCI~ AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 1000 OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, DESIGNATING THE AREAS WfiEf2E BEER FOR CONSUMPTION ON THE PRf,P9ISES MAY BE SOLD ANU PROHIBITING TEiE SALE ELSEWHERE; PROVIDING FOR HOURS OF OPENING AND CLOSING; PROVIDING SALE OF BEER FOR CONSUMPTION OFF PREPIISES 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. WHEREAS, the City of La Porte desires to regulate the closing hours for the sale of beer by retailers selling beer for consump- tion on premises in accord with provisions of Article 667-10-1/2 of the Penal Code of the State of Texas. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COP9MISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. In addition to the locations specified in Section 1 of Ordinance No. 1000, passed and approved by the City Commission of the City of La Porte on August 19, 1974, the sale of beer shall also be permitted during the hours set by the general laws of the State of Texas at the following location by a retailer selling beer for consumption on premises, to-wit: The East Eight Feet (E.8') of Lot Nineteen (19), all of Lot Twenty (20), Block Fifty-eight (58), TOWN OF LA PORTE, Harris County, Texas, located at 308 West Main Street, known as "Daddy Craft's Bar-B-Que." Section 2. Except and to the extent amended hereby, Ordinance No. 1000 shall remain in full force and effect. Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of , 1979. CITY OF LA PORTE By J. J. Meza, Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED: City Attorney r~ L