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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1955-06-07 Regular Meeting53 Stephenville, Texas, June 7, 1955. The City Council met in regular session on the above date with Mayor Clark presiding and the following aldermen present: Chas. Riggins, Dean Murray, Jim Farr, J. P. Hedrick, Herman Ferguson, John Hancock, Doyle White and J. W. Clements. In attendance was Chief of Police Moore, City Attorney Chandler and Water Supt. Anderson. Alderman Farr presented Mr. Fowler, with the engineering firm of Fowler &Koch , of Dallas, Texas, who in turn discussed the approximate cost of making a sewer survey for the City. Mr. Chas. Yantis was also introduced and reported he was prepared to make a comprehensive survey of the City's present sewer set-up and to show facilities needed for future development along with costs and estimates of providing facilities at a fee of $2,000.00, provided Mr. Anderson, water and sewer superintendent, would aid in locating all present lines. Mayor Clark reported that the City could hire Mr. J. E. Redden, whom he felt was qualified to make the proposed sewer survey, at a cost of $75.00 to $100.00 per month. This was dis- cussed and it was suggested that no action be taken at this time on the matter until the Mayor had an opportunity to contact Mr. Redden and invite him to be present at a called meeting within one Creek. Mr. Jack Woodruff, representative of Darr Equipment Co., appeared before the Council stating he was still wanted to cell the City a Caterpillar Motor Grader. It was suggested, after some discussion, that Mr. Wallace Goodman of Shaw Equipment Co., along with Mr. Woodruff, be invited to attend a called meeting next week at which time the Council would determine which of the motor graders they would purchase. Mr. A. D. Land came before the Council requesting that an alley alongside his property at 1430 N. Race St. be closed since it was not being used by the public and dead -ended in the middle of the block. It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Al- derman Hedrick, that Mayor Clark appoint a committee to look into the closing of this alley in Block 30, Frey First Addition to the City. motion carried, and the Mayor appointed Alderman Clements, as Chairman, along with Herman Ferguson and J. P. Hedrick as a committee. Mr. Winston Simmonds, of Southwestern L}fe Insurance Co., presented a group life and hospitalization insurance policy plan for all regular City Employees to be sponsored in part by the City, the balance by regular employees, for the Council to con- sider. This matter was discussed and the following motion by Alderman Clements, seconded by Alderman `••'hi.te, that the City would be agreeable to act as employees agent for the above mentioned insurance policy plan but would not contribute any monies toward same to aid employees. Motion carried. .r. Joe B. Meador appeared before the Council requesting a 2 inch water main south of the Dublin Highway, 800 feet along the west side of his property. After some discussion, it was agreed that it would be necessary for Mr. Meador to furnish and lay a 2 inch line to the City Limits and the City would be ;lad to furnish water and maintain said line as their line. It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alderman Han- cock, that the City Street Department be authorized to complete a parking lot for the Chamberlin School at a cost of $275.00 to the Stephenville Public Schools. Motion carried. Alderman Murray discussed with the Council the Police Depart- ment wanting the City to pay for laundry of their uniforms. This matter was further discussed but no action taken. It was moved by Alderman Murray, seconded by Alderman Riggins, 54 that the Police Department be allowed to go ahead and install radio antenna (!_2.0) on ar_ electric light pole (to be .furnished by the R. E. A.) rear the radio room. Motion carried. It was moved b-T Alderman Clements, seconded b,, Alderman White, that the City advertise for sealed bids on the old City Hall prop- erty, reserving the right to accept or reject any and all bids, and all bids to be in the office of the City Secretary not later than 5:00 P, r4, July 5, 1955. Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alderman Farr, that the Fire Department be authorized to go ahead and install new 60 Watt Radio and Receiver unit in one of the fire trucks, and if Ec,.,ornment funds for Civil Defense are still available whereby the City may nay only half the cost of said unit, to purchase one 60 Watt Mobile Radio and Receiver unit for the Police Department also. Motion carried. Alderman Clements suggested, due to some criticism, that when- ever possible, all department heads should buy all supplies, mat- erials, etc, from our local merchants. Alderman Hedrick reported that W. H. Berry wanted to re -lease the old dump grounds for $60.00 per year. This was discussed and referred to the called meeting to be held in approximately one week. Alderman Hedrick also reported that he was able to purchase a blade for the small tractor at the Park for $50.00. After some dis- cussion, it was suggested that if the Park Committee considered the blade necessary to go ahead and purchase same. EQUALIZATION BOARD On this, the 7th day of June, 1955, the City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas, met in a regular meeting with the following members present:. Chas. Riggins, Dean Murray, Jim Farr, J. P. Hedrick, Herman Ferguson, John Hancock, Doyle 1,1hite and J. W. Clements:, and the above named constituted a majority and a quorum of the present City Council; and the meeting was called to order by the Maycr and thereupon the following proceedings were had: It was agreed by vote of the Council that members of the City Council be appointed as members of the Equalization Board of the City of Stephenville for the year 1955, and the question being called for, a vote was taken and the said City Council members were elected by a unanimous vote as members of said Board of Equalization and thereupon it was moved by Alderman Clements.that the following ordinance be enacted by the City Council of the City of Stephenville, to -wit: BE IT ORDAIN ED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, TEY.AS: Sec. 1. That the Board of Equalization, heretofore on this day appointed by the City Council of the City of Stephenville, pro- ceed to perform their duties according to law, and the date of the first meeting of said Board of Equalization is hereby fixed on the l5th day of June, 1955, at which time said Board of Equalization shall hold forth in its first meeting in the City Hall in the City of Stephenville, Texas. Sec. 2. That said Board may have such other meetings as are provided by law and as may be required to lawfully perform their duties as such board. Sec. 3. That this Ordinance be in effect from and after its passage. The motion to pans gaid Ordinance was seconded by Alderman Ferguson and after discussion, the question was called for and a vote was taken and the foregoing Ordinance was passed by majority vote of said City Council and the vote being unanimous. ATTEST v i t y_SKc f, etary.