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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1938-04-05 Regular Meetingf e13hegvi}jp$Texas The City Council of Stephenville, Texas, met in regular see- �ion on the 5th of April, 1938, with the following members presentiE ayor Henry Clark, Aldermen J. C. Holcomb, C. L. Cromwell, K. V. Hamilton, Geo. Minter, R. B. Bassel, and T. T. Oliver. j Minutes of last meeting were read and approved. Mr. Oneal cambe before the Council asking for Oil Lease Con- tract on the City Dump Ground. After discussion, a motion was mad by J. C. Holcomb, seconded by C. L. Cromwell, that the City lease ito C. B. Collard the City Dump Ground, an being 52 acres of the '! IJobn Blair survey, and also pass a resolution authorizing Mayor Mark to execute a lease as above stated. Motion carried. C. G. Carter and others cambebefore the Council asking for ooperation in securing gas extentions to Belmont Addition. The isatter was referred to Mayor Clark to take up with the Gas Co. The painting of the Water Tank and Tower was taken up deration and after discussion, a motion was made by R. 1, seconded by K. D. Hamilton, that all parties submit inting to the Water Committee. Motion carried. for B. bids The resignation of Alderman J. O. Blakeney was read after *hick a motion was made by T. T. Oliver, seoonded by K. D. Hamiltonn, {that Mr. Blakeneyte resignation be accepted. Motion carried. �j Returns of the City Election were opened and canvassed, as Follows: For Mayor: Arch Evans 166 votes; Henry Clark 434 votes; A. H. Demke 323 votes. For Alderman Ward No. 1: George Minter !9914 votes. For Alderman Ward No. 2: J. C. Holcomb 909 votes. For;i Alderman Ward No. 3: Chas. Neblett Jr. 502 votes* C. L. Cromwell 403 votes. For Alderman Ward No. 4 (2 year term$: Tack Henderson V12 votes. For Alderman warq1 No. 4 (1 year term): H. D. Barham 491 votes; J. P. Hedrick 400 votes. The following were then declared duly elected: Mayor, Henry ark. For Alderman Ward No. 1: George Minter. For Alderman Ward . 2: J. C. Holcomb. For Alderman Ward No. 3: Chas. Neblett Jr. r Alderman Ward No. 4 (2 Year term): Jack Henderson. For Alder n Ward No. 4 (1 year term): H. D. Barham. Plumbers Bond of Homer Nix was presented for appro*il, and n by Geo. Minter, seconded by K. D. Hamilton, the bond was ted and approved. Mr. C. L. Hickey stated to the Council that N.,P. Dodge Corp. d to donate lots Nos. 8, 17, 26, 38, 47, and 57, 66 the Bel - Addition to the City for Street purpose, provided the City cancel all past due City Taxes on these lots. Motion was Y/ made by R. Be Bassel,seconded by J. C. Holcomb, that the dity Council accept proposition as stated by Mr. Hiokey. The motion carried. N. H. Anderson stated that the City Water Department needed 600 feet of 6 inch water main to complete water lines on West Frey and West Washington streets. Motion was made by C. L. Crom- well, seconded by R. Be Bassel, that Mr. Anderson purchase this pipe. Motion carried. A motion was made by R. Be Bassel, seconded by J. C. Holcomb,''i that Mr. Anderson order propellars for the Pomona Pump. Motion carried. Bills and accounts were read, and on motion by R. Be Bassel, seconded by J. C. Holcomb, were allowed and ordered pail. it There being no further business, the Council stood adjourned in an adjourned regular meeting, subject to the Mayor's call. ATTEST: Mayor. Secretary. Stephenville, Texas April 6, 1958. The City Council not in an adjourned regular meeting on the above date. Present: Mayor Henry Clark, J. C. Holcomb, C,. L. Crow:!• well, Goo. Minter, T. T. Oliver, and K. D. Hamilton. The Mayor stated that the purpose of the meetint was to award'I a paint contract on the water tower and tank. After all bids were read, a motion was made by C. L. Cromwelly seconded by K. D. Hamilton, that the Council order tower and tank to be painted and contract be awarded to Clyde Sanders, of Abilene, Texas, at a price of $325.00 for complete job. Motion carried. There being no more business, the Council stood adjourned in an adjourned regular meeting, subject to the Mayor's call. ATTEST: Mayor. Secretary.