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Stephenville, Texas
September 7, 1943.
The City Council of Stephenville, Texas, met in regular
session on the above date, with Mayor J. W. Clements presiding,
and the following aldermen present: T. G. Funk, Reeoie Jones,
Bras Cole, C. E. Martin, S. E. Richardson, T. R. Moore and C. A.
McDonald.
Minutes of previous meetings were read and approved.
After discussing the peanut storage situation, it was moved
by T. G. Funk, seconded by T. R. Moore, that the City lease the
old pavilion at the City Park to T. C. Poston under the same
contract as last year. Motion carried.
It was moved by Bras Cole, seconded by C. A. McDonald, that
the City hire W. F. Turner to audit the City accounts for the
year ending August 31, 1943. Motion carried.
Mr. Ben B. McCollum came before the Council and stated that it
the cost of the present War Bond drive would be about $75.00.
After discussion, it was moved by T. G. Funk,, seconded by C. E.
Martin, that the City pay $40.00 on the various expenses. Motion:
carried.
It was moved by Bras.Coie; seconded by S. E. Richardson,
that the City buy a $2500.00 War Bond out of the Meter Deposit
Fund. The motion was carried.
A supplemental plumbers ordinance, as prepared by the City
Attorney, was read and after discussion, it was moved by C. A.
McDonald, seconded by T. G. Funk, that the ordinance be passed
and published one time in the county paper: Motion carried.
(Same being hereto attached and becomes a part of these minutes).:
The City Budget for the ensuing year, as recommended by the it
Finance Committee, was presented for approval. It was moved by
C. A. McDonald, seconded by Reecie Jones, that the City Tax Rate
be set at $1,25 for the year 1943. Motion carried.
It was moved by S. E. Richardson, seconded by T. G. Funk,
,that Frank Henson and Buster White be allowed $10.00 per month
,each as expenses for the use of their individual cars on City
Police duty. Motion carried.
Bills and accounts were read and on motion by C. A. McDonald
seconded by T. G. Funk, were allowed and ordered paid.
There being no other business at this time, the Council stoop
adjourned in an adjourned regular meeting, subject to the Mayorvsii
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