HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-02-07 - Regular City CouncilMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS, HELD ON
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1984 - 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 Joe F. Cummings Charles Riggins
Floyd Gordon G. A. Swindle
John E. Pollan James L. McSwain
William G. Brede Ray Reynolds
and with the following member absent: David Clayton.
City Administrator Kurt J. Ackermann, City Secretary Joyce
Pemberton, City Attorney Joseph Chandler, Director of Finance Charlene
Young, Interim Director of Public Works Danny Johnson, Chief of Police
Doug Conner, Fire Chief Jimmy Mooney, Betty Chew, and many others were
present.
ITEM I: CONSIDER FOR APPROVAL MINUTES OF JANUARY 3, 1984 AND
JANUARY 27, 1984.
Councilman Pollan moved that the minutes of the City Council
meetings held on January 3, 1984 and January 27, 1984 be approved as
written. Councilman Riggins seconded the _motion. The motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye.
NOES: None.
I: HEAR
. EARL LLOYD
ION
Mr. Earl Lloyd, 103 Blair St., addressed the Council requesting
the Council to consider enacting an ordinance prohibiting or
controling_ livestock within the city limits.
After considerable discussion, Mayor Cummings appointed the
following committee to survey the city to determine the extent of
livestock being kept in the city and where located; how close to the
residences livestock is located and present the findings to the
Council at the next meeting:_
Councilmen James McSwain, chairman
Ray Reynolds_
Bill Brede
III
I & ZONING
A. Preliminary Plat for Ridgeview Estates Subdivision:
Mrs. Helen Martin, Vice Chairman of the P & Z Commission,
addressed the Council regarding the Preliminary Plat of the
Ridgeview Estates Subdivision presented by Mr. Vincent Daddio.
Mrs. Martin advised the Council that the Planning & Zoning
Commission reviewed this plat and did unanimously recommend
approval with some provisions.
After some discussion, Councilman Riggins moved approval of
the Ridgeview Estates Subdivision with the following provi-
sions as recommended by P & Z Commission:
1. The name of the may remain Ridgeview Estates Subdivision.
2. There be a radius corner in the rear easement at the
northeast corner of the proposed subdivision.
3. The lot located at the southeast corner of the intersec-
tion of Moonlight Trail and Isla Street to observe a
double front yard setback to allow for future development
of Isla Street.
4. The lot located at the north east corner of Moonlight
Trail and Spring Bouquet to observe a double front yard
setback to allow for future development.
Councilman Gordon seconded the motion. The motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye._
NOES: None
B. Preliminary Plat for Quail Run Subdivision:
Mrs. Helen Martin advised the Council that the Planning &
zoning Commission reviewed this plat and did unanimously
recommend approval with the variances requested. Mrs. Martin
did advise the Council that the Commission had been concerned
about the width of Bosque Road and the future extension of a
secondary thoroughfare around the city. Also the type homes
(manufactured homes) being proposed.
Mr. Pat Wilson, Mr. Enrico Trinchero, and Mr. Craig White,
developers of the proposed Quail Run Subdivision, addressed
the Council explaining what they were trying to do. Mr.
Wilson explained that in a very extensive survey they had
found that these manufactured, inexpensive homes were the
type needed for the young families buying their first homes
and for the elderly on fixed incomes that could not afford
the more expensive type housing. Mr. Wilson said the homes
would range in price from $36,000 and up. He said these
homes would range in size from a minimum of 935 sq.feet to
1100 sq. feet with two bedrooms and two baths and including
shrubs and grass in the yard.
Mr. Mike Craft, realtor, and Mr. Billy Mobley, chairman of
the Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council in support of
this proposed subdivision.
Councilman McSwain expressed his concern of the increase in
traffic resulting from the Bosque River Shopping Center, the
Bosque River Apartments, and now this subdivision with only
small residential streets to carry it. Also that there are
no provisions for extending a secondary thoroughfare around
the city.
Councilman Brede expressed his concern that this is just like
a mobile home park. The manufactured homes are practically
the same thing as a mobile home except they do not have
wheels. He felt approval of this type subdivision would be
lowering the standards of the "R -1" zoning districts because
of the number of variances requested on lot size, setbacks,
number of square feet in house, etc.
Interim Director of Public Works Danny Johnson expressed his
concern about the extension of the secondary thoroughfare,
the increase in traffic being created in this area, and
whether or not this type housing would meet the city's
building codes and electrical codes.
Mr. White and Mr. Wilson referred to the report given to the
Council which stated that these buildings would meet all HUD
building codes which meet or exceed the Uniform Building Code
used by the City of Stephenville. These buildings would be
inspected before leaving the manufacturer and would not need
to be inspected by the city inspector.
After much more discussion, Councilman Riggins moved approval of
the Preliminary Plat of the Quail Run Subdivision including the the
following variances:
s
1.
Lot size regulations
4,400
sq. ft.
2.
Lot width
44
ft.
3.
Front Yard Setback
20
ft.
4.
Side Yard Setback
5
ft.
5.
Rear Yard Depth
10
ft.
6.
Utility Easement
10
ft.
7.
Main Building Size - Minimum
935
sq.ft.
Councilman Reynolds seconded the motion. The motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Pollan, Riggins, Swindle, and Reynolds.
NOES: Councilmen McSwain and Brede.
ITEM IV: DISCUSSION OF EXTRA TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION
Betty Chew, Planning & Inspection Department, presented a report
prepared by city staff. Mrs. Chew had also conducted a limited survey
of cities in this area as to whether or not they had or enforced their
ETJ rights. All the cities had ordinances enacting the ETJ but dif-
fered in content.
There were questions regarding extension of city water & sewer
lines and maintenance of said lines. Also septic tanks, water wells,
streets and maintenance of streets.
Interim Director of Public Works Danny Johnson advised the
Council that he would very much like to see this enforced, but he
would also like to see more study go into it before an ordinance was
enacted.
After more discussion, Mayor Cummings approinted the following
committee to study and meet with the P & Z Commission for more
discussion and to report back to the Council at the next meeting.
Councilmen John Pollan, Chairman
Charles Riggins
City Admin Kurt Ackermann
V: CALL FOR
OFFICERS AND APPOINT
Councilman Swindle moved approval of an Order Calling For The
Election of City Officers on April 7, 1984 (first Saturday in April)
for the purpose of electing a mayor and four council members and the
appointment of Mr. Curtis Anglin as Election Judge and Mr. Raymon Pack
as Alternate Judge. Councilman_ Riggins seconded the motion. The
motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye.
NOES: None
Copy of Election Order included in minutes.
Councilman Swindle moved that the rate of pay for the election
judges and clerks be set at $4.00 per hour plus an additional $25.00
to the Election Judge. Councilman Brede seconded the motion. The
motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye.
NOES None
VI: NOMINATE
TO FILL
CENTRAL
Mayor Cummings asked the Council for nominations to fill the
vacancy of the Central Appraisal District Board of Directors created
by the death of L. D. Frank.
There were no names submitted.
Mayor Cummings advised that the Council will still vote on nomi-
nations submitted by other entities.
CONSIDER NOTIFICATION FROM CENTRAL
After some discussion, the Council did not submit any names as
candidates for the Appraisal Review Board.
It was the consensus of the Council to continue the policy of
giving no tax discounts.
ITEM VIII: CONSIDER NOTIFICATION FROM CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT
Councilman Reynolds moved that the city's delinquent tax state-
ments be posted by regular mail not certified mail and the 15% attor-
ney fees be added to the 1983 delinquent taxes. Councilman Riggins
seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye.
NOES: None
IX: CONSIDER BID PROPOSALS
COVERAGE FOR CITY EMPL(
Director of Finance Charlene Young presented bids from Republic
National (Sargent Insurance Agency, Stephenville, Texas), Prudential
(Texas Municipal League, Austin, Texas), and Blue Cross (Fort Worth,
Texas) for group health insurance coverage for city employees.
After discussion, Councilman Pollan moved to award the bid to
Republic National Life Insurance represented by the Sargent Insurance
Agency of Stephenville, Texas, as recommended by Mrs. Young.
Councilman Gordon seconded the motion. The motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye.
NOES: None
X: CONSIDER BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE FOLLOWING:
A. Roof repair of City Recreation Building and Fire Station #2.
Director of Parks & Recreation Ronnie Isham presented the
following bids for the repair of the City Recreation Building
and Fire Station #2:
1. Lydick Roofing Co.--------------- - - - - -- $21,865.00
P.O. Box 746
Brownwood, TX
2. Central Texas Roofing ------------------ $23,189.00
Route 1
Hamilton, TX
3. Impex ---------------------------------- $24,216.00
P. 0. Box 1091
Hurst, TX
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4. Commercial Roofing --------------------- $33,914.00
1201 N. Watson Rd.
Arlington, TX
Mr. Isham recommended the low bid be accepted.
After some discussion, Councilman Swindle moved to award
the bid to Lydick Roofing Co. with the low bid of
$21,865.00. Councilman Reynolds seconded the motion.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye.
NOES: None
B. Three (3) patrol cars for Police Department:
Chief of Police Doug Conner presented the following bids for
purchase of three (3) new patrol cars:
1. Bruner Chevrolet Co. @$10,520.62 ea. - - - -- $31,561.86
Stephenville, TX 1984 Chev.Impala
1984 Dodge Diplomat
1984 Plymouth Fury
2. Wayne Blue Ford Co. @10,999.00 ea. - - - - -- $32,997.00
Stephenville, TX 1984 Ford LTD
1984 Crown Victoria
Chief Conner recommended the low bid of $31,561.86 from
Bruner Chevrolet Co. for 3 1984 Plymouth Furys.
Councilman Brede moved to accept the low bid of $31,561.86
from Bruner Chevrolet Co. for the purchase of 3 1984 Plymouth
Furys. Councilman. Gordon seconded the motion. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye.
NOES: None_
C. Utility bed for fire rescue truck in Fire Department
Department:
Tabled for further study of bids.
D. Remodeling of downstairs room at Municipal Library:
The following bids were received for remodeling of a
downstairs room_ at the Municipal Library:
1. Vista Construction -
Stephenville, TX
2. David Jaquess Const.
Stephenville, TX
,854.00
3,453.45
Councilman Swindle moved to accept the low bid of $3,453.45
from David Jaquess Construction Co. for the remodeling of a
room at the Municipal Library. Councilman Pollan seconded
the motion. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye.
NOES: None
CONSIDER
TO INVITE BIDS
Councilman Swindle moved to grant authority to invite bids for
purchase of a tractor /mower for the Water /Wastewater Department.
Councilman Reynolds seconded the motion. The motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye.
NOES: None
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ITEM XII: HEAR REPORT FROM DANNY JOHNSON, UTILITIES DIRECTOR,
REGARDING INITIATION OF SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR
EAST LOOP.
Director of Utilities Danny Johnson addressed the Council
regarding sewer improvements for the east part of the city. Mr.
Johnson advised that it might be better to do this now in connection
with the water improvements. He said he felt that Willis Engineering
could give a fair estimate of the engineering costs.
After considerable discussion, it was the consensus of the Mayor
and Council to contact Willis Engineering, bring them up to date, and
get an estimate of the cost during this month.
ITEM XIII: HEAR REPORT FROM CHEATHAM & LANSFORD REGARDING
ANNUAL CITY AUDIT.
Mr. David Cheatham presented the annual audit report and their
letter to management. He discussed the audit and answered questions
from the Council.
ITEM XIV: Executive Session.
Mayor Cummings adjourned the open meeting and called the Council
into excutive session as provided in the Open Meetings Law, V.T.C.S.,
Section 6252 -17, Paragraph 2(g) for the purpose of discussing personnel.
Mayor Cummings adjourned the executive session and called the
Council into open meeting.
Councilman Swindle moved that Danny Johnson be appointed to the
position of Director of Public Works at a salary of $2,502.00 per
month. Councilman Riggins 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, the
meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
C
J e F. Cummi gs, Mayor
ATTEST:
ity Aecretary
ORDER FOR CITY OFFICERS' ELECTION
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
CITY OF STEPHENVILLE§
I, Joe F. Cummings, in my capacity as Mayor of the City of
Stephenville, Texas, do hereby order that an election be held in
said City on the 7th day of April, 1984, for the purpose of
electing the following officials for said City:
MAYOR AND 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.
C�t�lta�+i�
Mayor V
ORDER APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICERS
FOR CITY OF STEPHENVILLE ELECTION
In accordance with Article 3.01 (b), I, Joe F. Cummings
do hereby appoint Mr. Curtis Anglin as Presiding Judge for the
City Officers Election to be held on the 7th day of April, 1984,
and I do hereby appoint Mr. Raymon Pack, as alternate Presiding
Judge for said election and fix the maximum number of clerks to
be appointed for said election at eight (8) or less in number,
with these clerks to be appointed by the Presiding Judge.
ENTERED this 7th day of February, 1984.
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J F. Cummings, Mayor
CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS