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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958-02-20 to 1958-03-13 Regular Meeting161 It was moved by Alderman Dickerson, seconded by Alderman Graves, that City Attorney Chandler be authorized to file a delinquent tax suit against Lot 6, Block 72, City Addition. Motion carried. Alderman Reed requested that City Attorney Chandler look into the matter of Mr. Doyle White not paying his delinquent account with the City, and if necessary write him a letter re- questing payment of this account. It was moved by Alderman Hugon, seconded by Alderman Reed, that hills and accounts be allowed and ordered paid. Motion carried. There being no other business at this time, the until stood adjourned subject to the Mayor's call. ATTEST: i y Secretary. Stephenville, Texas February 20, 1958. The City Council met in called session on the above date with Mayor Evans presiding and the following aldermen present: David Hugon, Virgil Dickerson, Chas. Riggins, Philip Price, Albert Graves, J. P. Hedrick, and Scott D. Reed. Mayor Evans reported that the purpose of the meeting was to consider applications for an assistant in the Tax Assessor & Collec- tor's Office. The following applications were opened and discussed: 1. Leonard 0. Wood 6. Julia M. Janes 2. J. E. Lookingbill Jr. 7. 1'. V. Collins 3. James M. Cox 8. Ray W. Cleveland 4. Rufus Taylor 9. Joe H. Kelley 5. H. D. Ellis 10. J. D. Pilcher After various discussion regarding qualifications and capabilities of each applicant, it was moved by Alderman Dickerson, seconded by Alderman Graves, that the City hire Joe H. Kelley as the assistant Tax Assessor & Collector, effective as of March 1, 1958, on a six months trial basis, at a salary of $235.00 per month. If Mr. Kelley's work proves satisfactory at the end of that time he will receive a $15.00 per month raise. Motion carried. There being no other business at this time, the Council stood adjourned subject to the Mayor's call. ATTEST: sty Secretary. 162 Stephenville Texas March 4, 1956. The City Council met in regular session on the above date with Nayor Evans presiding and the following aldermen present: David Hugon, Virgil Dickerson, Philip Price, Chas, Riggins, J. P. Hedrick, Albert Graves and Scott D. Reed. Others present were City Atty. Chandler, Chief of Police Cornell, Water Supt. Gann and Street Supt. McMahan. Minutes of previous meetings were read and approved. Mr. Lee Orbison appeared before the Council with reference to purchasing a piece of property belonging to the City. This property lies along the east side of U. S. Highway 281, north of the airport, and being approximately 200 ftby 150 ft. deep. iMr. Orbison presented a letter as a bid of 2000.00 for purchase of this property. The Council, after some discussion, declined any action due to the fact that plans are being made to enlarge or extend the airport. Mr. John Deane Sr. came before the Council to express claim to a piece of property now being used by the City. 'Phis is a small piece of property located on Sloan St. between Race St. and Paddock Ave. After discussion and viewing of map showing exact location, it was agreed the City would relinguish their rights to the land, at this time, but advised Mr. Deane that at some later date Sloan St, might be opened up and some changes made. Mr. C. C. Pemberton appeared before the Council presenting a proposed raise in rates charged for trash and garbage hauling. There was much discussion as to the amount of increase of both res- idental and business firms. Mayor Evans suggested that Mr. Pem- berton meet with the Finance Committee and work out a schedule of rates, then report back to the Council at a later meeting. Also discussed, at this time, was the possibility of giving Mr. Pember- ton a franchise and adopting compulsary garbage pickup. No action taken on this. Mr. Taylor Almon, of Rauscher-Pierce Co. Inc., appeared before the Council to discuss a report received from the Mercantile National Bank of Dallas, on the City's investment in bonds. Mr. Almon re- ported this investment had shown considerable gain, and suggested the investment be continued. Mr. Almon also reported the financial condition of the City to be excellent, and should it become necessary tie City could get bonds in the amount of one million dollars for future developments. Mr. Almon commented on the Cit y's present tax rate, pointing out we have one of the lowest tax rates in the State of Texas. Alderman Reed reported on the condition of the City Water Tank project, pointing out this project was progressing in a satisfac- tory manner. Water Supt. Gann commented on the condition of the underground water storage tank. Alderman Hedrick reported the Garden Club, which has free use of the City Recreation facilities, had been contacted by some individuals who wanted to use these facilities for dancing. After discussion, it was suggested by Mayor Evans there would be no ob- jections for persons to use these facilities for occasional dancing as long as there were no regular classes conducted and a fee not accepted for such classes. Alderman Dickerson reported the insurance on fire trucks will expire soon. This insurance is at present with Braeuer Insurance Agency. Mayor Evans suggested the renewal of insurance be handled by Alderman Dickerson. Discussed, at this time, was the possibility of trading the oldest fire truck in on a new truck chassis, keeping all the equip- ment on the old truck. It was suggested this be referred to the Fire Committee to work out and report back to the Council. Im J 163 Further discussion was had on the ordinance prohibiting anyone other than a water employeeg or authorized person, opening a water meter box. Complaints have been received from local plumbers oharglhg at t1i=8 there is not a city employee available to open these boxes when the need arises. Several suggestions followed but no action taken. Alderman Graves reported two complaints regarding Mr. Jake Hilburn operating from the corner of the square. These complaints were against the class of people always standing around this place. Discussed but no action taken. Alderman Graves also reported an individual wanted to lease a small corner belonging to the City at the entrance of the Greenviex Addition, adjoining the Almico Service Sta- tion. This was discussed but no action taken.. Alderman Graves reported an individual has offered $50.00 ri for an old house at the old City Dump Ground. No action taken. Alderman Price reported the need for new antennas to re- ceive the police reports on stolen cars, etc. Chief Cornell brought up the need for moving the present antenna from the City Water Tower, thereby eleminating the expense of a tele- phone line, and bring all the antennas nearby the Police Dept• Office. These items were discussed and Mayor Evans suggested some radio firm be contacted for advice. It was referred to the Law & Order Committee. It was moved by Alderman Graves, seconded by Alderman Dickerson, that City Attorney Chandler be authorized to file delinquent tax suit against Lot 4. Block 23, Frey First Ad- dition. Motion carried. City Secretary Cates brought up for discussion the hired use of the City's addressograph machine. This matter was re- ferred to Mr. Cates to furnish suggested rates and to report back to the Council. Alderman Dickerson brought up the need for increasing water deposits on both residential and business firma. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Dickerson, seconded by Alderman Reed, to increase the future deposits, effective as of April 1, 19 8, as follows: To raise deposits from $5.00 to $7.50 on 3X inch meters, and from $5.00 to $15,00 on two inch meters. Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman Reed, seconded by Alderman Graves, to adopt the Water & Sewer Extension Policy as follows: WATER & SEWER EXTENSION 1. The prevent policy of the City will be to extend City's water and sewer lines three hundred feet in any direction, when- ever line is feasible, without cost to property owner. r,l 2. Should any person have need of further extension of water or sewer lines beyond the above policy, the City will agree to make such extensions under the following conditions: The person, or persons, desiring said water or sewer lines extended will deposit with the City Secretary the amount estim- ated by the Cityts Water & Sewer Superintendent. To pay the total cost of making extensions, in excess of the first three hundred feet. The City will install said water or sewer line and repay to person, or persons, making the deposit the original amount in the following manner: a. For each water or sewer tap that is connected to this line, and a water meter deposit having been made at City Hall showing house to be occupied, the City will repay to the person, or persons, having made the deposit, one hundred dollars; and for each occupied house thereafter on this water or sewer line until all monies originally deposited have been repaid to person, or NA 164 persons, making deposit. b. Any further extension of this original line will not entitle the first depositor to any refund for water or sewer taps when they are connected onto this extension. c. Should the conditions herein set out not be fulfilled and all of the sum deposited not be returned at the end of a period of five years from this date, whatever sum shall remain of said amount deposited will, at the end of such five year per- iod, become the property of the City of Stephenville. d. The extension of any water or sewer line by the City, under the policy herein stated, shall be subject to the financial ability of the City at the particular time in question to make such extension. e. This policy applies only to water or sewer lines laid in the City of Stephenville. The City will, at no time, make restitution for any water or sewer lines laid outside the City Limits. The motion was carried. It was moved by Alderman Hugon, seconded by Alderman Hedrick, that $4m000.00 be transferred from Water Works Operating Fund to Road & Bridge Fund. Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman Price, seconded by Alderman Hugon, that bills and accounts be allowed and ordered paid. Motion car- ried. There being no other business, the Council stood adjourned subject to the Mayor's call. ATTEST: City Secretary. ,_„ Stephenville, Texas March 13, 1958. The City Council met in called session on this date with Mayor Evans presiding and the following aldermen present: David Hugon, Virgil Dickerson, Chas. Higgins, J. P. Hedrick, Albert Graves and Scott D. Reed. Mayor Evans advised the Council that an affidavit had been presented to him to the fact that ald election had been held in compliance with Art. 974 of the Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, that Block 5, McAlister Second Addition, in which a majority of the inhabitants qualified to vote for members of the State Legis- lature, voted in favor of becoming a part of the City of Stephen- ville. An affidavit has been made by three of sAid inhabitants to the fact of holding this election and its having carried by a ma- jority, which affidavit has been filed with the Mayor of the City of Stephenville, and creates a demand and need that this ordinance be enacted, and further creates an emergency and an imperative pub- lic necessity. It was then moved by Alderman Reed, seconded by Alderman Hugon, that the ordinance be adopted annexing Block 5, McAlister Second Addition to the City Limits. Motion carried un- animously. (Said ordinance being attached to and becoming a part of these minutes). There being no other business, the Council,stood adjourned sub- ject to the Mayor's call. /1 ATTEST: - CifF eeretary.