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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MING
February 23, 1966
2:00 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor McIver Furman
Mayor Pro Tem Jack R. Blackmon
Commissioners:
Patrick J. Dunne
Dr. P. Jimenez, Jr.
Ken MWTtani el
Ronnie Sizemore
Wm. H. Wallace
City Manager Herbert W. Whitney
Asst. City Attorney Robert Young
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor McIver Furman called the meeting to order.
The invocation was given by the Reverend A. Arnott Ward, Pastor of
Jackson Woods Presbyterian Church.
City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Sizemore, seconded by McDaniel and passed that the minutes of
the regular meeting of February 9, 1966, at 2:00 p.m., and the regular meeting of
February 16, 1966, at 2:00 p.m., be approved as furnished to the Council.
Mayor Furman announced appointments to Boards and Committees.
Mayor Furman nominated Commander R. L. Shafer, to replace Commander
W. M. Plerniken, for appointment to the Traffic Safety Advisory Board.
Motion by Blackmon, seconded by McDaniel and passed that Commander
R. L. Shafer be appointed to the Traffic Safety Advisory Board.
Mayor Firman nominated Pat Crumhorn, to replace Harold McBride, for
appointment to the Sister City Committee.
Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Blackmon and passed that Pat Crumhorn
be appointed to the Sister City Committee.
Mayor Furman announced the op.ring of bids.
Bids were opened and read on street improvements on Louisiana Boulevard
(South Lane), Denver Street to Santa Fe Street, from the following: South Texas
Construction Company; POWCO Construction; King Construction Company; and
Heldenfels Brothers.
The foregoing bids were tabled for forty-eight hours as required by City
Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation.
Bids were opened and read on Concession Rights at the H. E. Butt Pool
and South Beach, from the following: Mrs. J. M. Caseres.
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The foregoing balms tabled for forty-eight hours as required by City
Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation.
Mayor Furman brought up the penning item of Application 1166-6,
Mrs. E. U. Rivera, for change of zoning from "R-2" Two-family Dwelling District to
"AB" Professional Office District on Lots 4+5, 1+6, 1+7 and 48, Block 1305, Merchant's
Addition #6, on which public hearing was held February 16, 1966, and which was
tabled for further consideration and study.
City Secretary Kring advised Council that Miss Gloria Rivera, representing
the applicant, had contacted him this date and asked that decision be deferred for
one week.
Motion by Blackmon, seconded by Jimenez and passed that decision be
deferred for one week as requested by the applicant.
Mayor Furman announced the public hearing on the application of Hammax,
Inc., for a Permit to Drill Well #2 Sally Page, in Saxet Field.
City Manager Whitney presented the application of Hammex, Inc., to drill
Well #2 Sally Page in Saxet Field. Mr. Whitney presented a plat showing the loca-
tion of the proposed well; and pointed out the location as being West of Southern
Minerals Road between Highway #9 and Interstate Highway #37, 250 Feet South of the
South Right -of Way line of Interstate Highway 137. Mr. Whitney stated the proposed
depth of the well is 1+350 Feet with a casing program of 300 Feet of surface casing,
and 4350 Feet of production casing cemented back to surface; that applicant had
submitted a copy of Railroad Commission Permit dated February 10, 1966; Certifi-
cates of Insurance; and that applicant was not requesting any variances.
Mr. Whitney further stated that the application appeared to conform with the
provisions of the ordinance, and that he would recommend approval subject to
clearance from the Federal Aviation Agency.
No one appeared in connection with this application.
Motion by Blackmon, seconded by Jimenez and passed that the hearing be
closed.
Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Dunne and passed that Herman, Inc., be
granted a permit to drill Well #2 Sally Page, in Saxet Field, subject to clearance
from the Federal Aviation Agency.
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Mayor Furman called for the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Jimenez and passed that the City Manager's
Reports, Items "a" through ne and Items "n" through "p" be accepted; that Items "1"
and He be considered separately; and that the recommendations and requests be approved
and granted as follows:
a. That the plans and specifications for Marina Improvements, Unit V, be
approved, and that authority to advertise for bids to be received March 16, 1966,
be granted;
b. That the acceptance and final payment of Estimate #l, in the net
amount of $6,219.79, representing the total work done, less the sum of $34.30
retained as payment for damage to a Runway Lighting Fixture, to TOWNSCO Contracting
Company, for the Repainting of Runway, Aron and Taxiway Markings at International
Airport, be approved;
c. That the contract with Blucher & Naismith for Engineering Services
in connection with the design of plans and specifications for construction of a
Sanitary Sewage Treatment Plant and Interceptor Lines in the Flour Bluff Area, and
the study of a location plant site, be approved; and that appropriation in the
amount of $20,750 be authorized;
d. That the declaration of intention to award a contract to C. C.
Hinchberger for construction of the Meadow Park Recreation Building and Health
Center (Annex), on the basis of low bid, in the basin amount of $111,274, less
alternates 1, 3 and 4+, with a net construction contract in the amount of $108,707,
be approved subject to approval by State and Federal Agencies;
e. That the bid award on Automotive Equipment be made to the following
firms on the basis of low bid meeting specifications; (Bid Tabulation 06-7)
mw WILLIAMS CHEVROLET COMPANY
Item 1 15 4 dr. Compact Sedans Chevy II 1,484.77 22,271.55
Item 6 1 7,000 GVW Cab & Chassis 54" CA 1,598.22.
23,869.75
BILL MOYER RAMBLER COMPANY
Items 2 1 4 dr. Station Wagon 1,858.15
1,858.15
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CREVELING MOTOR COMPANY
Item 3 1 Window van, 6 Cyl. 1,862.35
LEWIS BOGGUS MOTORS. INC.
Item. 4 26 1 Ton Pickups, 6 Cyl. 1,473.70 38,316.20
Item 5 2 Ton Pickups, 6 Cyl. 1,456.30 2,912.60
Item 7 1 9,800 GVW Cab & Chassis 60" CA 2,079.91
Item 8 8 20,000 GVW Cab & Chassis 6o" CA 2,318.60 18,548.80
Item 9 8 20,000 GVW Cab & Chassis 84" CA 2,341.40 18,731.20
Item 10 2 20,000 GVW Cab & Chassis 102" CA 2,378.90 4,757.80
Item 11 9 20,000 GVW Cab & Chassis 120" CA 2,433.42 21,900.78
Item 12 5 20,000 GVW Cab & Chassis 136" CA 2,519.45 12,597.25
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER COMPANY
Item 13 2 23,000 GVW Cab & Chassis 60" CA 2,691.00 5,382.00
Item 14 1 23,000 GVW Cab & Chassis 84" CA 2,700.00
Item 15 1 23,000 GVW Cab & Chassis 136" CA 2,762.00
Item 16 1 27,500 GVW Cab & Chassis 132" CA 4,032.00
1,862.35
119,844.54
14,876.00
GRAND TOTAL 162,41o.79
f. That the bid award on Special Bodies be made to the following firms
on the basis of low bid meeting specifications: (Bid Tabulation #66-8)
TRU0K RS EQUIPMENT.
INC. - Corpus Christi
Item 1 10 4 to 5 Cubic Yard Dump Bodies 690.00 6,900.00
Item 2 1 Water Division Service Body 90" 421.14
Item 3 1 Water Division Service Body 120" 1,372.00
Item 4 1 Hose & Sprinkler Body 1,579.00
Item 5 2 Gas Division Service Bodies 132" 1,219.84 2,439.68
Item 7 6 Tool Boxes, 2 Ton Pickups 84.00 504.00
Item 8 4 Utility Side Boxes, z Ton Pickups 114.90 459.60
PAK-MOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY - San Antonio
Item 6 1 20 Cubic Yd. Packer Body -Rear Load 4,887.26
COMMERCIAL BODY CORPORATION - san Antonio
Item 9 1 Maintenance & Utility Body and
Aerial Ladder
4,144.00
HOBBS TRAILERS - San Antonio
Item 10 5 Brush Bodies, 20,000 GVW 1,659.00 8,295.00
GRAND TOTAL
13,675.42
4,887.26
4,144.00
8,295.00
1,001.68
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g. That the authority to sell a City -owned vacant lot located at the
corner of Santa Fe Street and Aberdeen Avenue by sealed bids, subject to setting
a minimum acceptable bid at $3,500, with the understanding that the property is
zoned "R -1B" and will remain that way, be granted;
h. That the speed limits on Crosstown Expressway (S.H. 286), as
recommended by the State Highway Department, be approved as follows;
From S.H. 37 to a point 70.3 Feet South of Lipan Street -
50 MPH maximum, and 40 MPH ninivani
From a point 70.3 Feet South of Lipan Street to a point
523.52 Peet South of Baldwin Boulevard -
60 MPH maximum, and 50 MPH minimum
From a point 523.52 Feet South of Baldwin Boulevard to a
point South a distance of 1525 Feet -
60 MPH maximum
i. That the public hearing on proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance
Text be reset for March 23, 1966;
j. That the applications of Gulf Oil Corporation for permits to drill
and operate Well 03, State Tract 48; Well #2, State Tract 48; and Well #3, State
Tract 53, Corpus Christi Bay, be approved as recommended by the Bay Drilling
Committee;
k. That the application of Cities Service Oil Company to drill Well #1,
State Tract 21, Corpus Christi Bay, be referred to the Bay Drilling Committee for
their recommendation;
1. That the application of Southern Minerals Corporation for a Permit
to Drill Well#C-2 Lawrence Lease, be considered separately;
m. That the application of Southern Minerals Corporation for a Permit
to Drill Well -#B-5 Lawrence Lease, be considered separately;
n. That the date of March 16, 1966, be set for public hearing on five
zoning applications;
o. That the date of March 9, 1966, be set for public hearing on the
appeal of Messrs. Richard Hinojosa and Daniel Hinojosa for a Building Permit,
involving the platting of property, on Lot 1-B, Holly Industrial Subdivision.
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Mr. Whitney presented the applications of Southern Minerals Corporation
for permits to drill Well #C-2 Lawrence Lease and Well #B-5 Lawrence Lease, (Items
"1" and "m" of the City Manager's Reports), in the Saxet area, on a ten -acre pro-
ration unit out of its R. M. & L. S. Lawrence Lease. Mr. Whitney pointed out the
location of Well #1C-2 as being between Alpine Street and Hunter Lane and 90 Feet
East of Manning Road, and Well #B-5 as being 330 Feet West of Manning Road between
Alpine Street and Hunter Lane. Mr. Whitney stated that there were no permanent
buildings or structures within 400 Feet of the proposed well sites; that the
proposed depth of the wells is 5500 Feet with a casing program of 300 Feet of
8-5/&' surface casing and 4-1/2" production casing; that the applicant had
submitted copies of the Railroad Commission Permit, Certificates of Insurance;
and were requesting the following variances: (1) to use earthen slush pits
instead of steel tanks, and (2) variance from the required distance of public
roads. Mr. Whitney further stated that the ordinance requires a distance of at
least 400 Feet from the highway unless clearance is granted by the Council; and
that both applications require clearance.
Mr. Robert Keeling, attorney representing the applicant, spoke in support
of the application, and explained that the proposed well locations are in the
center of the Proration Units established in the 1930's; that there has been
recent development in the area and are off -sets to recently drilled wells; that
Manning Road (County Road #53) was originally platted when the Sheppard Farm Lots
were subdivided and is an unpaved and very lightly traveled road; and that they
always have the problem of distance from roads as the State regulations are 330
Feet and the ordinance regulations are 400 Feet.
Commissioner Wallace asked if there was another road that could be
used for travel, and Mr. Keeling replied that there was a dedicated road on each
edge of the dedicated farm tracts.
Motion by Wa.17syce, seconded by Sizemore and passed that the applications
of Southern Minerals Corporation for permits to Drill Well #C-2 and Well #B-5 on
its Lawrence Lease be granted as applied for, Well #0-2 subject to Manning Road
being closed temporarily for three days to one week if necessary.
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ORDINANCE NO. 7915
AMENDING SECTION 21-68 OF TEE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED, BY
AMENDING THE SPEED LIMA'S ON TEE CROSSTOWN EXPRESSWAY (8.H. 286) AS HEREINAFTER
SET FORTH; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Furman, Blaclvaon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and
Wallace, present and voting „Aye."
ORDINANCE NO. 7916
RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE CONSTRUCTION CONSISTING OF REPAINTING OF RUNWAY, APRON
AND TAXIWAY MARKINGS AT CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AS PERFORMED BY THE
CONTRACTOR, TOWNSCO CONTRACTING COMPANY, UNDER THEIR CONTRACT DATED DECEMBER 8,
1965, AUffiORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 7812; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF FINAL ESTIMATE NO. 1,
DATED FEBRUARY 18, 1966, IN THE NET AMOUNT OF $6,219.79, REPRESENTING THE TOTAL
WORK DONE, LESS THE SUM OF $34.30 RETAINED AS PAYMENT FOR DAMAGE TO A RUNWAY LIGHTING
FIXTURE, A COPY OF SAID ESTIMATE BEING ATIACI D HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, SAID
PAYMENT TO BE MADE FROM NO. 117 AIRPORT FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED; AND DECLARING
ANIMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore end
Wallace, present and voting "Aye."
ORDINANCE N0. 7917
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON TRF z(1ti
DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565, ET SEQ, OF THE
ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORD, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE N0. 6106, AS AMENDED,
UPON APPLICATION OF MAX C. KLUGE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING TSE
ZONING of LOT 16, FOREST PARK, =Tie, INTO CITY of CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES
COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "B-1" NEIGHBOREUOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "B-5" PRIMARY BUSINESS
DISTRICT; KEEPING IN nermCT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF TEE EXISTING ORDINANCE, AS
AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT K11RE7MTR; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
the following vote: Furman, Blaclrmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and
Wallace, present and voting "Aye."
ORDINANCE NO. 7918
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXEGETE A CONTRACT WITH BLUCHnd AND NAISNL1 FOR ENGINEERING
SERVICES IN CONNECTION W'I'PR THE DESIGN OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR CON-
STRUCTION OF A SANITARY SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT AND INTERCEPTOR LIDS IN THE
FLOUR BLUFF AREA, DESIGNATED AS PROJECT NO. 250-64-48.1; APPROPRIATING OUT OF
NO. 250 SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND 171A SUM OF $20,750, OF WHICH $20,000 I8 FOR
ENGINEERING SERVICES AND $750 IS FOR SOIL TESTS AND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED IN
TNW DESIGN PHASE; AND DCLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and
Wallace, present and voting "Aye."
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ORDINANCE NO. 7919
DECLARING SHE INTENTION OF TSE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO C. C.
HINCHBERGIIt FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TSE MEADOW PARK RECREATION BUILDING AND HEALTH
CENTER (AIS), PROJECT TExAS-359; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote; Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and
Wallace, present and voting "Aye."
Mayor Furman deciered a brief recess before the scheduled public hearings
on three zoning cases, during which time Commissioner Dunne departed.
Mayor Furman reconvened the meeting and announced the Council would now
hold the scheduled public hearings, and explained the procedure to be followed.
Mayor Furman announced the public hearing on Application #166-3, Clinton
D. McKinnon, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-10
General Business District on a portion of Tract 6, out of Lot 2, Oso Farm Tracts,
located on the Northwest corner of the intersection of Lexington Boulevard and
Everhart Road, fronting approximately 315 Feet along Lexington Boulevard and
approximately 288 Feet along Everhart Road.
MISS LaUra Copeland, Zoning and PIN -ming Administrative Assistant,
located the property on the map; pointed out the zoning and land use of the area;
explained that at the Commission hearing held January 4, 1966, Mr. Curtis Hall,
realtor, representing the applicant, spoke in favor of the application and stated
that a service station was piAnned on the front part of the property and that no
plans had been made for the remainder of the property; that no one appeared in
opposition; that nine letters were sent out, and two returns were received in
favor and none in opposition; and stated that the recommendation of the Zoning
and Planning Commission was that it be approved as a logical extension of
existing business zoning.
Mr. Clinton D. McKinnon, applicant, appeared in support of his applica-
tion, and no one appeared in opposition.
Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Wallace and passed that the hearing be
closed.
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Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Blackmon that the recommendation of the
Zoning and P1rning Commission be concurred in, and that the request for change
of zoning be approved.
In discussing the motion, it was pointed out by the Council that some
type of screening maybe necessary and that the Staff had recommended it be
approved subject to the submission of a site plan.
Mr. McKinnon stated that he planned to transfer the lot ownership and
that there were no immediate plans for building on the property.
Commissioner Jimenez amended the foregoing motion and moved that it be
approved subject to a site plan being submitted and approved by the City Council.
Mayor Furman c'11ed for a vote on the amended motion that the request
for change of zoning from "11-1B" One -family Dwel1ing District to "B-4" General
Business District on a portion of Tract 6, out of Lot 2, Oso Farm Tracts, be
approved subject to a site plan being submitted and approved by the City Council;
and declared the motion had passed.
Mayor Furman announced the public hearing on Application #166-4, Jon
B. Held, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "I-2"
Light Industrial District on a portion of Lot 6, Block 40, Flour Bluff and
Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, fronting 660 Feet along the Northwest Right -of -
Way line of Flour Bluff Road and extending to a depth of 660 Feet.
Miss Laura Copeland, Zoning and Planning Administrative Assistant,
located the property on the map; pointed out the zoning and land use of the area;
explained that at the Commission hearing held January 4, 1966, Mr. Jon B. Held,
applicant, spoke in favor of the application and explained that he proposed to
build a warehouse on the subject property; that one other person spoke in favor
of the application and no one appeared in opposition; that nineteen letters were
sent out, and two returns were received in favor and one return was received in
opposition; and stated that the recommendation of the Zoning and Punning Com-
mission was that it be approved as a logical use of the land adjacent to a
railroad.
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Mr. Fred Swaim spoke in favor of the application and pointed out that
the adjoining tract of land had been zoned "1-2"; that the property could not be
used for anything but industrial use; that the railroad spur would be used for the
unloading and storage of materials; and stated that Mr. Held had definite plans for
the property and would locate the building in the center of the property on Flour
Bluff Road.
Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Wallace and passed that the hearing be
closed.
Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Wallace that the application be granted
as submitted.
In discussing the motion, Commissioner Wallace stated that he agreed
with the Staff recommendation that a study be made in this area to determine if an
industrial zoning district should be initiated., and that perhaps Flour Bluff needed
an "I-2" area, and recommended that a time limit of two years be included in the
motion, and Commissioner Sizemore stated this was agreeable to him.
Mayor Furman called for a vote on the foregoing motion that the request
for change of zoning from "R -1B" One-f'mily Dwelling District to "I-2" Light
Industrial District on a portion of Lot 6, Block 40, Flour Bluff and Encinal
Farm and Garden Tracts, with a time limit of two years, be granted, and aerinred
the motion had passed with Blackmon and Jimenez voting "Nay."
Mayor Furman announced the public hearing on Application #166-5, Mr.
and Mrs. Walter M. Grace, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling
District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on all of Block 2, Boulevard
Place, and a 1 -acre tract out of the Northwest 1/2 of Lot 7, Section 2, Bohemian
Colony Lands, located on the Southeast corner of the intersection of Kostoryz
Road and Tweet Street, extending 175 Feet along Kostoryz Road and approximately
350 Feet along Tweet Street.
Miss Laura Copeland, Zoning and PlAnning Administrative Assistant,
located the property on the map; pointed out the zoning and land use of the area;
explained that at the Commission hearing held January 4, 1966, no one appeared
in connection with this application; that eleven letters were sent out, and one
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return was received in favor and none in opposition; and stated that the recom-
mendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission was that it be approved as a good
transition between the existing "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District and the "B-4"
General Business District.
Larry Wenger, Senior City Planner, advised Council that Tweet Street vas
a dedicated right-of-way but was not improved.
Mr. Walter M. Grose, applicant, spoke in favor of his application, and
stated that he proposed to have a plant nursery; that there were two houses on
the property which would eventually be moved; that it would be of value to his
property to have Tweet Street improved; and that for a token consideration, he
would let the City have twenty-five feet off the back of the property for use in
improving Tweet Street.
In answer to a question ftam Commissioner McDaniel relative to any
immediate plans for construction, Mr. Groce replied that he planned a building
for the storage of nursery products in the near future.
No one appeared in opposition to this application.
Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Blackmon and passed that the hearing
be closed.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon made emotion that the application be granted,
and that the City accept the Offer of twenty-five feet off the back of the property
for use in improving Tweet Street, for a token consideration.
Commissioner McDaniel stated that he felt this should be discussed at
Workshop, and that the Staff should check into the possibilities of opening and
straightening out Tweet Street.
Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Blackmon and passed that the application
be tabled and that the Staff bring forward a recommendation for improving Tweet
Street.
Mayor Furman called for any petitions or information from the audience
on matters not scheduled on the Agenda.
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Mrs. Edward L. Olsovsky, 950 Don Patricio Road, appeared before the
Council and inquired about the possibility of extending gas service to that area.
Mrs. 0lsovsky stated that there was a gas line down Don Patricio Road but that it
would take approximately one thousand feet to bring the service to her house and
that the cost was $1.00 per foot and would be too expensive; that butane was being
used but that it was too dangerous and too expensive; and that gas facilities were
needed by the residents in that area. Mrs. 0lsovsky further stated that they did
not have water facilities and that it was against the City ordinance to drill
water wells; and asked the Council if city utilities could be extended to service
that area.
City Manager Whitney advised that it was not against the City ordinance
to drill water wells, and that a study would be made relative to the requested
city utilities and that he would communicate with Mrs. 0lsovsky regarding her
request.
Mr. Zekiel Lopez, a representative of the West Oso Community Action
Program, and a member of the West Oso School Board, appeared before the Council
and inquired about the appointments to the Community Improvement & Housing
Committee, and stated that he was familiar with the problems in the West Oso area
and would like to discuss these problems with members of the Committee.
Mayor Furman advised Mr. Lopez that the Council was considering the
appointments to this Committee at the present time, and City Manager Whitney
stated that as soon as the Committee was appointed, he thought it would be
appropriate for Mr. Lopez to contact the Committee and outline the problems to
them.
Mrs. Juanita Irizarry, 346 Mohawk, appeared before the Council and
inquired about her pending application to park a mobile home in the 4400 block
of Gibson Lane.
City Manager Whitney explained to Mrs. Irizarry that the present
ordinance provides that a trailer house could only be located in a trailer and
mobile home park; that two or more trailers must be located in the park; that
the area was zoned "R -1B" where her trailer was proposed to be parked; and that
there was no legal way she could be issued a Special Permit for this use.
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Mr. Whitney further stated that her application had been studied very carefully
but there was nothing that could be done until the present ordinance was amended,
to include one trailer provisions. Mr. Whitney pointed out that a pubic bearing
would, be held on March 23rd on the proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance text.
There being no farther business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned.
I, McIVER FURMAN, Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, certify
that the foregoing minutes, same being for the period of January 5, 1966, through
February 23, 1966, inclusive, and having been previously approved by Council
action, are by me hereby approved.
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McIver Furman, Mayor
City of Corpus Christi, Texas