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• SPECIAL CALLED P~IEETING
OF THE
LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL - LA PORTE, TEXAS
MARCH 5, 1981
1. Meeting called to order at 5:00 P.M.
Members of the City Council Present: Mayor J. J. Meza,
Councilman John Tomerlin, Councilman I. J. Kibodeaux,
Councilwoman Virginia Cline, Councilman Tom Simons,
Councilman Norman Malone
Other City Officials Present: City Manager James R. Hudgens,
City Attorney Knox Askins, City Secretary Betty T. Waters,
Police Chief Herbert F. Freeman
Others Present: Keith Johnson, Bayshore Sun; Joe McQuade,
Houston Chronicle; Sgt. Sammie Jacobs and other representa-
tives from the La Porte Police Officers Association
• 2. Council joined the representatives of the La Porte Police
Officers Association at the conference table. Council asked
that the officers present set forth their feelings as to the
need for Civil Service for the La Porte Police Department.
Sgt. Jacobs stated he felt it was a need for job security and
promotions through testing as the biggest needs, and freedom
from political influence as the next requirement. After
lengthy discussion covering the topics several times, both
the Council and the Police Officers Association agreed no one's
mind had been changed. Sgt. Jacobs asked that the Council not
take a stand against Civil Service. City Attorney Askins
stated the Council had an obligation to express their feelings
in the matter, especially since they had no choice in placing
the proposition on the ballot.
3. Council returned to the Council table. City Attorney Askins
read Resolution No. 81-5 expressing the La Porte City Council's
position of opposition to the passage and adoption of the
Firemen's and Policemen's Civil Service Act.
Motion was made by Councilman Tomerlin to adopt and approve
Resolution 81-5 as read. Seconded by Councilwoman Cline. The
vote was 2 ayes and 2 nays. Mayor Meza voted aye.
Ayes: Tomerlin, Cline, Meza
Nays: Kibodeaux, Simons
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Special Called Meeting - La Porte City Council
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4. There being no further business to be brought before the
Council, motion was made by Councilman Tomerlin to adjourn
the meeting. Seconded ~y Councilman Simons. T e meeting
was duly adjourned at 6:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
~Bett T. Waters
City Secretary
Passed and Approved this
the 18th day of March, 1981
J. J. Meza, Mayor
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