HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-01-08 - Regular City CouncilMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, HELD ON
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1985 - 7:00 P.M.
The regular meeting
of the City
Council
of the City of
Stephenville, Texas, was
called to order by
the Mayor with the
following members present:
Mayor: David
Clayton
G. A.
Swindle (late)
Councilmembers: Floyd
Gordon
James
L. McSwain
Larry
Hammett
Ray Reynolds
Wm. G.
Brede
Larry
Tatum
Charles
Riggins
and with the following members absent: None.
City Administrator Kurt Ackermann, City Secretary Joyce
Pemberton, City Attorney Joseph Chandler, Director of Public
Works Danny Johnson, Chief of Police Doug Conner, Fire Chief
Jimmy Mooney, Director of Parks & Recreation Ronnie Isham,
Director of Finance Charlene Young, Personnel & Purchasing Clerk
Elissa Hodges, Street Superintendent Clinton Hicks, Members of
the Press, and many others were present.
ITEM I: CONSIDER MINUTES FOR DECEMBER 4th AND DEEMBER 21st, 1984.
Councilman Hammett moved approval of the minutes of the City
Council meetings held on the 4th and 21st days of December, 1984,
as written. Councilman Riggins seconded the motion. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye.
NOES: None
ITEM II: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING ZONING
CHANGES.
A. Favorable recommendation from the Planning & Zoning
Commission to rezone, from R -1 "Single- Family Dwelling
District" to R -2 "Duplex and Apartment District ", Lots
17A and 17B, Block 139, City Addition, known as 211 N.
Dale Ave.
Mayor Clayton opened the floor for a public hearing to
consider the rezoning of the above described property.
THOSE IN FAVOR OF REZONING:
Mr. & Mrs. David H. Whitfield, owners of the property,
addressed the Council stating they were surrounded by
R -2 and B -1 property. They would like to get their pro-
perty rezoned for resale.
THOSE OPPOSED TO REZONING:
Ms. Johnnie Engler, representing the area residents,
Mrs. Linda Lowry, 2292 W. Tarleton, and Mrs. Wanda
Packwood, 2320 Denman, addressed the Council opposing
the rezoning because the increase in traffic would be a
threat to the senior citizens and children living in the
neighborhood.
There being no one else present wishing to comment on
this request, Mayor Clayton closed the public hearing.
After discussion, Councilman McSwain moved that the City
Council deny the request to rezone, from R -1
"Single- Family Dwelling District" to R -2 "Duplex and
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Apartment District ", Lots 17A and 17B, Block 139, City
Addition, known as 211 N. Dale Ave. Councilman Reynolds
seconded the motion. The motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye.
NOES: None
B. Favorable recommendation from the Planning & Zoning
Commission to rezone, from R -1 "Single- Family Dwelling
District" to R -2 "Duplex and Apartment District ", 5.72
acres of the Henry Pearson Survey, Abstract 613, and the
Wm. Motley Survey, Abstract 515, Erath County, Texas,
known as 200 Bosque Road.
Mayor Clayton opened the floor for a public hearing to
consider the rezoning of the above described property.
THOSE IN FAVOR OF REZONING: None
THOSE OPPOSED TO REZONING: None
There being no one present wishing to comment on this
request, Mayor Clayton closed the public hearing.
Councilman Hammett moved that the City Council approve
the request to rezone, from R -1 "Single- Family Dwelling
District" to R -2 "Duplex and Apartment District ", 5.72
acres of the Henry Pearson Survey, Abstract 613, and the
Wm. Motley Survey, Abstract, 515, Erath County, Texas,
known as 200 Bosque Road. Councilman Gordon seconded
the motion. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Hammett, Gordon, Brede, Riggins,
Reynolds, and Tatum.
NOES: Councilman Mcswain.
ABSENT: Councilman Swindle.
CONSIDER RECOMMENDATI
COMMISSION TO CONSIDE
DIVISION AND TANGLEWOOD NORTHEAST SUBDIVISION.
Mr. Charles Castleberry, Chairman of the Planning & Zoning
Commission, advised the Council that the P & Z Commission had
reviewed and did recommend approval of the preliminary plat of
the Greenbriar Subdivision.
Director of Public Works Danny Johnson advised the Council
that Mr. James Young, engineer for this development, had indicated
that Mr. Carl Chumney, the developer of this property, was
thinking of some type of privacy fence around the entire develop-
ment. Mr. Johnson said this is about the only way this par-
ticular piece of land could be developed.
After discussion, Councilman Brede moved the preliminary
plat of the Greenbriar Subdivision be put into committee for
further study. Councilman Hammett seconded the motion. The
motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye.
NOES: None
Mayor Clayton appointed the following councilmembers as a
committee to further study the preliminary plat of the Greenbriar
Subdivision:
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* Ray Reynolds
Larry Tatum
Larry Hammett
ITEM IV: HEAR COMMITTEE REPORT REGARDING REQUEST FOR WAIVER
OF UTILITY PRO RATA BY BYRON STREET RESIDENTS.
Councilman Tatum reporting for the committee advised the
Council that his committee had reviewed the answers to the
questions submitted at the December 4, 1984 council meeting. In
a previous meeting the Council had voted to enact this pro rata
charge and the committee did not find any reason in the questions
or answers to change that.
Marty Wrinkle, 121 Byron Street, addressed the Council
opposing the utility pro rata charge to the Byron Street resi-
dents.
After discussion, Mayor Clayton stated that this issue was
voted on in a previous meeting (August 7, 1984) and, at this time,
the Council will stand on the decision and vote that was taken at
another meeting.
LEON PACK REGARDING
IDENTIAL GARBAGE
CHARGE.
There being no one present wishing to comment on this issue,
the Council moved on to the next agenda item.
ITEM VI: CONSIDER
Mr. Bill Tidwell, developer of the Park View Addition,
addressed the Council requesting a variance (issuance of building
permits before streets are paved) of delaying the street paving
requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance due to bad weather.
Director of Public Works Danny Johnson advised the Council
that as long as Mr. Tidwell met all other subdivision requirements
except the surface paving he had no objections.
The Council discussed adopting a policy that, in the future,
developers will put the money for paving into an escrow account.
Councilman Tatum moved approval of the variance requested by
Mr. Tidwell as long as he meets all other subdivision require-
ments except the surface paving. Councilman Riggins seconded the
motion. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye.
NOES: None
Councilman Gordon moved that from this date forward any
developer requesting a variance from the paving requirements
of the Subdivision Ordinance will put into an escrow account an
amount equal to the paving costs. Councilman Tatum seconded the
motion. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye.
NOES: None
ITEM VII: CONSIDER CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH ERATH COUNTY
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HUMANE SOCIETY REGARDING OPERATION OF ANIMAL
SHELTER.
Mrs. Joyce Whitis addressed the Council regarding the "five
year" clause in the contract. Mrs. Whitis said she was very
pleased with the contract except limiting the contract to five
years. She had thought it would be a 99 year contract.
City Attorney Chandler advised it was not in the best
interests of the City to tie up the City's property in a long-
term lease.
Councilman Reynolds moved that the City Council authorize
Mayor Clayton to sign the contract with the Erath County Humane
Society on behalf of the City. Councilman Brede seconded the
motion. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye.
NOES: None
ITEM VIII: HEAR ANNUAL AUDIT REPORT.
Mr. David Cheatham presented the annual audit report.
Councilman Reynolds moved acceptance of the audit report as
presented. Councilman Brede seconded the motion. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye.
NOES: None
ITEM
REPORT REGARDING TAX EXEMPT
USE AT 194 E. LONG STREET.
Councilman Riggins reported that his committee had met along
with County Judge Randy Thomas and SISD representative Les Gandy.
Mr. Gandy advised that the School Board has not been approached
regarding this exemption requested by Mr. & Mrs. Larry Bicket.
Judge Randy Thomas advised that the Commissioners Court had been
approached and had denied the request. Councilman Riggins said
that after a lengthy discussion it was the consensus of his com-
mittee to deny the request from Mr. & Mrs. Larry Bicket for a tax
exemption for the "Cage House" at 194 E. Long Street.
Councilman Riggins moved that the above referenced request
for tax exemption be refused. Councilman Hammett seconded the
motion. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Hammett, Brede, Riggins, Swindle,
Reynolds, and Tatum.
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: Councilman McSwain.
Mr. Larry Bicket, 194 E. Long, owner of the property in
question, requested permission to address the Council. Mr.
Bicket explained what was and would be involved regarding the tax
base. He explained what was required to have a house designated
as an historical site. Mr. Bicket said he would still like to
meet with this subcommittee and have the opportunity to speak to
them. He said he would also like for Mrs. Gibson from the
Historical District to be present at this meeting.
ITEM X: HEAR REPORT FROM LIBRARIAN
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Librarian Marilynn Alford presented the request regarding
reorganization of the North Texas Library System to non - profit
status. Mrs. Alford explained the main change would be, as a
non - profit corporation, they would be able to seek grants foun-
dations and individuals. This would not affect the funding
received from the State. The increased funding would enable them
to increase the services they provide to local libraries.
Councilman Riggins
the North Texas Library
the North Texas Library
seconded the motion. T
AYES: All members
NOES: None
moved passage of a resolution authorizing
System Advisory Council to incorporate
System as non - profit. Councilman McSwain
.ie motion carried by the following vote:
present voted aye.
The Resolution in full will become a part of these minutes.
ITEM XI: CONSIDER
City Administrator Kurt Ackermann explained that the present
contract with the Central Appraisal District for collection of
city ad valorem taxes is about to expire. The new contract would
begin February 1, 1985 thru January 31, 1986, contingent upon the
outcome of the January 19th election. The contract is essen-
tially the same as the present one.
After some discussion, Councilman Riggins moved to renew the
contract with Central Appraisal District of Erath County for
collection of city ad valorem taxes for 1985. Councilman McSwain
seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Hammett, Brede, Riggins, McSwain,
Reynolds, and Tatum.
NOES: Councilman Swindle.
[EAR COMMITTEE REPORT REGARDI
Councilman Hammett reported that when the Committee was
ready to meet Mr. Pat Wilson advised that he had already made
other plans for the neighborhood park, therefore there was no
action to be taken.
Mayor Clayton dismissed the committee.
ITEM XIII: HEAR COMMITTEE REPORT REGARDING REGULATIONS
FOR HANDICAPPED PARKING.
Councilman Hammett reporting for the committee advised that
they reviewed the ordinances obtained from other cities. It was
the consensus of the committee that Cleburne had the most simple
and effective ordinance of those reviewed. The comittee_recom-
mends the adoption of an ordinance similar to Cleburne's.
After discussion, Councilman Hammett moved that City
Attorney Chandler draft an ordinance regarding regulations for
handicapped parking similar or identical to Cleburne's.
Councilman Swindle seconded the motion. The motion carried by
the following vote:
AYES: All members voted aye.
NOES: None
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The City Administrator, the Director of Public Works, and
the Chief of Police are to work with the Traffic Study Committee
regarding handicapped parking in the downtown area.
ITEM XIV: APPOINT MEMBERS TO THE FOLLOWING BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS.
A. Mayor Clayton with the consent of the Council appointed
the following members to the Plumbing Board:
Sam Smith Master Plumber
John Weber Journeyman Plumber
J. W. Beck Rep.of Lone Star Gas Co.
Kenneth Currier Building Contractor
Sam Mangrum Bonded Heat & Air Cont.
B. Mayor Clayton with the consent of the Council appointed
the following as members of the Planning & Zoning
Commission:
John Latham
Place 1
W. O. Trogdon
Place 3
Barbara Terrell
Place 5
Jerry Singleton
Place 7
Don Beach
Place 9
ITEM XV: CONSIDER FOR BID AWARD THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
Director of Public Works Danny Johnson presented the
following bids:
A. Bid No. 2283: Water & Wastewater Maintenance Materials:
Southwest Meter Co.----------------- - - - - -- $1,354.32
Marshall, Texas -
The Rohan Co.--
Waco, Texas
Industrial International
Richland Hills, Texas
----------- -- - - -- $1,102.92
------- - - - - -- $1,021.92
Trans -Tex Supply -------------------------- $1,225.92
Arlington, Texas
Texas Independent Pipe Supply ------------- $1,357.84
Brownwood, Texas
Councilman Swindle moved acceptance of the low bid of
$1,021.92 from Industrial International. Councilman
Hammett seconded the motion. The motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye.
NOES: None
Director of Park & Recreation Ronnie Isham presented the
following bids:
B. Bid No. 2284: Flair Mower -Parks & Recreation Dept:
3 -Way Service Inc.
Stephenville, Texas
- --- - - - - -- $2,150.00
Bramlett Implement Co.-------------- - - - - -- $2,154.00
Stephenville, Texas
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Sperry -New Holand ------------------------- $1,947.72
Stephenville, Texas
Mr. Isham recommended the bid from Bramlett Implement
Co. because of the availability of parts and service.
Councilman Brede moved acceptance of the bid of
$2,154.00 from Bramlett Implement Co. Councilman
Reynolds seconded the motion. - The motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye.
NOES: None
Director of Parks & Recreation Ronnie Isham presented the
following bid:
C. Bid No. 2285: Leaf Vacuum -Parks & Recreation Dept.
Goldthwaites - - - - - --
Ft. Worth, Texas
- - - -- $6,474.00
Atwater Strong Division ------------------- $2,522.00
Atwater, Ohio
Councilman Gordon moved acceptance of the low bid of
$2,522.00 from Atwater Strong Division. Councilman
Tatum seconded the motion. The motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: All member present voted aye.
NOES: None
Director of Parks & Recreation Ronnie Isham presented the
following bids:
D. Bid No. 2286: Lighting for Norton Field- Parks &
Recreation Dept.
Lighting Concepts -& Equip .---------- - - - - -- $32,864.00
Katy, Texas
Mike Higgins Electric --------------------- $33,111.00
Sherman, Texas
Birdsong Products, Inc .------------- - - - - -- $30,854.00
Arlington, Texas
Councilman Gordon moved acceptance of the low bid of
$30,854.00 from Birdsong Products, Inc. Councilman
Brede seconded the motion. The motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye.
NOES: None
Purchasing & Personnel Clerk Elissa Hodges presented the
following bid:
E. Bid No. 2288: Coin Counter & Sorter For Parking
Meters- Street Lighting & Municipal
Building Dept.
Standard - Johnson Co.
Brooklyn, N.Y`.
- - - - -- $2,350.00
Councilman Swindle moved to accept the only bid received
of $2,350.00 from Standard - Johnson Co. Councilman
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McSwain seconded the motion. The motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye.
NOES: None
There being no other business to come before the Council,
Mayor Clayton adjourned the meeting at 9:40 p.m.
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ity Secretary
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RESOLUTION NO. 1985 -1
STATE OF TEXAS §
CITY OF STEPHENVILLE§
WHEREAS, under Section 10A of the Library Systems Act, as
amended (Article 5446a, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), the
"governing bodies of two - thirds of the member libraries of a
major resource system may elect, for the purposes of admi-
nistering the receipt and dispersal of services under the Act
within their area to form a regional library system "; and
WHEREAS, the duly appointed representatives of member
libraries of the North Texas Library System have voted to peti-
tion their governing authorities to form a Regional Library
System organized as a nonprofit corporation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the
City of Stephenville authorizes the members of the North Texas
Library System Advisory Council, who are Ms. Linda Claytor, Ms.
Belinda Fenter, Mr. Kenneth Cox, Ms. Joan Coleman, Ms. Althea
Forbis, Mr. James Althaus, and Ms. Alice Henry to incorporate the
North Texas Library System as nonprofit.
PASSED AND APPROVED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council
of the City of Stephenville, Texas, at which a quorum was pre-
sent, this 8th day of January, 1985.
ATTEST:
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City Secretary
CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS
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Mayor
CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 1985 -1
AN ORDINANCE REZONING THE LAND DESCRIBED FROM THE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION OF R -1 "SINGLE- FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT" TO R -2
"DUPLEX AND APARTMENT DISTRICT ".
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE:
That certain land in the City of Stephenville and being
known as 200 Bosque Road
All that certain 5.772 acre tract of land out of the
Henry Pearson Survey, Abstract No. 613 and the Wm.
Motley Survey, Abstract No. 515, in Erath County, Texas,
being part of that certain 148 acre tract of land
described as the remainder of a former 106 acre tract
and 52 acre tract of land in deed from Mary Ingram,
Guardian to Nancy Smith, dated April 24, 1980 and
recorded in Volume 582, Page 121 of the Deed Records of
Erath County, Texas and described as follows:
Beginning at an iron rod set at the NW corner of a
11.527 acre tract, for the NW corner of this tract, from
which an iron rod found in place at a fence corner post
in the east line of the Henry Pearson Survey and the
west line of the Wm. Motley Survey, being the SE corner
of Block No. 26 and the NE corner of Block 27 of the
Henry Pearson Survey and the SE corner of the Nancy
Smith 106 acre tract described in deed mentioned above
bears S 310 20' 07" E, 1684.97' and N 580 50' 28" E,
265.03';
Thence N 630 05' 51" E along a fence line, 300.9' to an
iron found in place at the SE corner of the J. W. Morrow
1 acre tract described in deed recorded in Volume 248,
Page 79 of the Deed Records of Erath County, Texas,
being the NE corner of said 11.527 acre tract, for the
NE corner of this tract;
Thence S 31° 20' 07" E along the east line of said
11.527 acre tract, 825.12' to an iron rod found in place
at the SW corner of a 24.081 acre tract, for the SE
corner of this tract;
Thence S 580 14' 50" W, 300.09' to a point in the west
line of said 11.527 acre tract, for the SW corner of
this tract;
Thence N 310 20' 07" W, 850.62' to the place of
beginning and containing 5.772 acres of land, with 0.359
acres being out of the Wm. Motley Survey and 5.413 acres
out of the Henry Pearson Survey.
and it is hereby rezoned and the zoning classification thereof
is hereby changed from the classification of R -1 "Single- Family
Dwelling District" to R -2 "Duplex and Apartment District ". Said
land is from this date zoned as R -2 "Duplex and Apartment
District ", in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Stephenville.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 8th day of January, 1985.
Attest:
CA -A.
ity Secretary
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CONTRACT AND LEASE
CITY OF STEPHENVILLE WITH
ERATH COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY, INC.
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF ERATH KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS
CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, a municipal corporation, acting herein
by and through David Clayton, .its Mayor, hereunto duly authorized
by resolution of the City Council of the City of Stephenville,
and ERATH COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY, INC., a non - profit corporation,
acting herein by and through Joyce Whitis, its President, here-
unto authorized by its Board of Directors, have this day entered
into the following contract and agreement:
1.
City of Stephenville does hereby lease unto Erath County
Humane Society, Inc. the following described land, on the terms
and conditions hereinafter stated:
0.22 acre of land out of the J. B. Dupuy Survey, Abstract
No. 196, in Erath County, Texas, being part of that cer-
tain 2.2 acre tract conveyed by the Texas National Guard
to the City of Stephenville in deed dated August 5, 1958
and recorded in Volume 365, page 330 of the Deed Records
of Erath County, Texas, and being fully described by
metes and bounds and shown by field notes and plat of
Wayne Graham, Registered Public Surveyor, attached hereto"
as exhibit and made a part hereof for all purposes.
2.
The land above described will be used and operated by the
Humane Society as an animal shelter, there being located thereon
a main building and other pens required for the operation of such
shelter and for that purpose only and will be operated for non -
profit. It is understood and agreed that upon the termination of
this lease and contract that all buildings located on the land
above described shall remain thereon and revert to the City.
3.
The term of this lease and contract shall be for a period of
five years, but same may be renewed if operation of the animal
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shelter is conducted by the Humane Society as herein provided,
for an additional period of five years and thereafter for suc-
cessive five -year periods upon mutual agreement of the City and
the Humane Society.
4.
An animal control officer or officers employed by the City
of Stephenville will be responsible for picking up all cats and
dogs which are in violation of city ordinances and sick or wounded
cats and dogs within the city limits. Any such officer will
bring all animals to the shelter except those that in his opinion
are in need of veterinarian attention, and these will be taken to
a veterinarian if one is available. Upon delivery of cats and
dogs to the shelter, the animal control officer, after filling
out the information prescribed by the shelter, will release
custody of the animals to the Humane Society. Any animal control
officer may, upon the request of the director of the animal
shelter and with the consent of the Chief of Police make calls
outside the city Limits. The animal control officer will keep a
record of every animal that comes within the possession and give
this information to the shelter manager upon delivery of any such
animal. The Humane Society agrees to keep a complete record
concerning every animal brought to the shelter. The Humane
Society agrees to operate the shelter in accordance with all city
ordinances including the three -day holding period for stray
animals. All cats and dogs delivered to the shelter shall become
the property of the Humane Society unless same are claimed by
their owners and returned to the owners upon the payment of
proper charges and all such payments will belong to the Humane
Society. Any animals unclaimed after three days (excluding
Sundays and holidays) will be adopted or euthanized under the
direction of the Humane Society, any euthanization to be by a
person trained in this procedure.
5.
City agrees to pay to the Humane Society the sum of $8,000.00
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annually to be used by the Humane Society for the expenses of
operation of the shelter. This payment shall be made by quarterly
installments in the sum of $2,000.00 each, with $2,000.00 to be
paid on February 1, 1985; $2,000.00 on May 1, 1985; $2,000.00 on
August 1, 1985 and $2,000.00 on November 1, 1985 and like pay-
ments on the same days of each year thereafter during the term of
this lease.
6.
City of Stephenville will furnish water and sewer service to
the shelter without charge. All other expenses of the shelter
are to be paid by the Humane Society.
7.
Upon violation of any of the terms of this agreement by
Erath County Humane Society,.Inc., this lease and contract may be
terminated by the City of Stephenville and the land above described
and all buildings and equipment thereon shall be taken into the
possession of the City of Stephenville.
EXECUTED in duplicate counterparts this '/Dye day of January,
1985.
CITY OF )))STEPHEN/VILLE
By �✓ ':N /.
David Clayton, Mayor
AT EST:
City Secretary
ERATH�COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY, INC.
BY
Jaa 4hitis, President
ATTEST:
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Secretary
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF ERATH
This instrument was acknowledged before me on January
1985, by DAVID CLAYTON, Mayor, on behalf of the CITY OF STEPHENVILLE,
a municipal corporation.
Notary Public, State of Texas
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF ERATH
This instrument was acknowledged before me on January 1FL,
1985, by JOYCE WHITIS, President on behalf of ERATH COUNTY HUMANE
SOCIETY, INC., a non - profit corporation.
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Notary Public, State of Texas
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CERTIFICATE OF.CITY SECRETARY
I, JOYCE PEMBERTON, City Secretary of the City of
Stephenville, Texas, do hereby certify that the execution of
the above and foregoing contract and lease by the Mayor on
behalf of the City of Stephenville was authorized by resolution
of the City Council of the City of Stephenville, passed at
meeting of January /o , 1985, as shown in the minutes of the
City Council at Volume at page thereof.
WITNESS my hand and seal of office this 1,0t4 day of
January, 1985.
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City Secretary
CERTIFICATE OF SECRETARY
I. 12M1WAhi 1�2a/i(ii , Secretary of the Board of
Directors of Erath County Humane Society, Inc., do hereby
certify that the execution of the above and foregoing contract
and lease by the President on behalf of the Erath County
Humane Society, Inc. was authorized by resolution of the
Board of Directors of Erath County Humane Society, Inc.,
passed at meeting of January /O , 1985, as shown in the
minutes of the Board of Directors at Volume [ at page
thereof.
WITNESS MY HAND this /D day of January, 1985.
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THE STATE OF TEXAS:
COUNTY OF ERATH:
All that certain 0.22 acre tract of land out of the J. B. Dupuy Survey, Abstract No. 196, in Erath
County, Texas, being part of that certain 2.2 acre tract conveyed by the Texas National Guard to the City
of Stephenville in deed dated August 5, 1958 and recorded in Volume 365, Page 330 of the Deed Records of
Erath County, Texas and described as follows:
BEGINNING at an iron rod set in the east right of way line of U. S. Highway No. 281 and the west line of
said 2.2 acre tract for the SW corner of this tract, from which the SW corner of said 2.2 acre tract
bears S 17° 42' 48" E, 175.451;
THENCE N 70° 49' 44" E along a fence line, 129.11' to an iron pipe fence corner post for the SE corner of
this tract;.
THENCE N 160 51' 37" W along a fence line, 37.91' to an iron pipe fence post for the NE corner of this
tract;
THENCE N 780 53' 35" W, 144.76' to an iron rod set in the east right of way line of said U. S. Highway -
No. 281 for the NW corner of this tract;
THENCE in a southerly direction along a curve to the left, Radius = 5669.611, Long Chord = S 160 15' 56"
E, 111.011, along a curve distance of 111.02' to the place of beginning and containing 0.22 acres of
land.
a Registered Public Surveyor of the State of Texas do
hereby certify that these field notes are true and correct as surveyed on the ground, January 4, 1985.
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IdAYNE GRAHAM
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A RESOLUTION AND ORDER ESTABLISHING PROCEDURE FOR CITY OFFICERS' ELECTION
WHEREAS, the laws of the State of Texas and the Charter of the City of
Stephenville, provide that on April 6, 1985, there shall be elected the following
officials for this City:
1- Council Member, Place 1
1- Council Member, Place 3
1- Council Member, Place 5
1- Council Member, Place 7
WHEREAS, the laws of the State of Texas and the Charter of Stephenville, further,
provide that the Election Code of the State of Texas is applicable to said election,
and in order to comply with said Code, a resolution and order should be passed
establishing the procedure to be followed in said election, and designating the
voting place for said election.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS:
That all independent candidates at the election to be held on the first Saturday
in April, 1985 for the above - mentioned offices file their application to become can -
didates with the Mayor of the City at the City Hall, 354 N. Belknap Street,
Stephenville, Texas, on or before the thirty -first day before the election, and that
all of said applications shall be on a form as prescribed by the Election Code of the
State of Texas.
All candidates shall file the required loyalty affidavit.
That the City Secretary shall post in her office the names of all candidates who
have filed their applications in accordance with the terms and provisions of this
resolution and order.
The order in which the names of the candidates are to be printed on the ballot
shall be determined by a drawing by the City Secretary.
Said election shall be held at the City Recreation Building, 378 W. Long Street.
The poll at the above designated polling place shall on said election day be
open from 7:00 o'clock a.m. to 7:00 o'clock p.m.
The following named persons are hereby appointed officers for said election:
Curtis Anglin will serve as Presiding Judge.
Raymon Pack will serve as Alternate Presiding Judge.
The Clerks for the election will be appointed by the Presiding Judge in a number
not to exceed eight (8)
Mrs. Joyce Pemberton is hereby appointed Clerk for absentee voting. The absen-
tee voting for the above- designated election shall be at City Hall, 354 N. Belknap
St., Stephenville, Texas, and said place of absentee voting shall remain open for at
least eight hours on each day for absentee voting which is not a Saturday, Sunday, or
official State holiday, beginning on the 20th day (March 18, 1985) and continuing
through the 4th day (April 2, 1985) preceding the day of the election. The place of
voting shall remain open between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on each day for
said absentee voting. The above designated place for absentee voting is also the
absentee clerk's address to which ballot applicatons and ballots voted by mail may be
sent.
Said election shall be held in accordance with the Election Code of this State
and only resident qualified voters of said City shall be eligible to vote at said
election.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS the 5th day of February, 1985.
Mayor
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ORDER FOR CITY OFFICERS' ELECTION
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
CITY OF STEPHENVILLE§
I, David Clayton, in my capacity as Mayor of the City of
Stephenville, Texas, do hereby order that an election be held in
said City on the 6th day of April, 1985, for the purpose of
electing the following officials for said City:
FOUR CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
That in accordance with an order adopted by the City Council of
said City, said election shall be held at the following place in
said City, and the following named persons are hereby appointed
officers for said election.
In all Election Precincts, at The Recreation Building, in
said City , with Mr. Curtis Anglin as Presiding Judge, and Mr.
Raymon Pack as Alternate Presiding Judge, and said Presiding
Judge shall appoint the necessary clerks to assist him which
shall not exceed eight (8) clerks.
Joyce Pemberton is hereby appointed Clerk for absentee
voting. The absentee voting for the above designated election
shall be held at City Hall within said City and said place of
absentee voting shall remain open for at least eight hours on
each day for absentee voting which is not a Saturday, a Sunday,
or an official State holiday, beginning on the 20th day and con-
tinuing through the 4th day preceding the date of said election.
Said place of voting shall remain open between the hours of 8:30
a.m, and 5:00 p.m. on each day for absentee voting.
That said election shall be held in accordance with the
Election Code of this State and only resident qualified voters of
said city shall be eligible to vote at said election.
That the City Secretary shall give notice of said election
by posting a copy of this order in each of the election precincts
of said city, which posting shall be done, not less than 30 days
prior to date fixed for said election.
That immediately after said election is held, the officers
holding the same shall make returns of the result thereof to the
Mayor of this city as required by the Election Code of this
State.
A copy of this order shall also serve as a writ of election
which shall be delivered to the above appointed Presiding Judge,
for said election._
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