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Home My WebLink About1982-01-05 - Regular City Council173 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS, HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1982 - 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 Councilman Charles Riggins Councilman G. A. Swindle Councilman Raymond Anderson Councilman W. M. Irwin Councilman E. W. Ferguson Councilman W. G. Brede Councilman David Clayton and with the following member absent: Larry Hammett. City Administrator Kurt Ackermann, City Secretary Joyce Pemberton, and City Attorney Joseph Chandler were present. ITEM I: APPROVE THE MINUTES. Councilman Irwin moved approval of the minutes of the City Council meetings of December 1 and December 8, 1981, as written. Councilman Swindle made the second. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present. NOES: None ITEM II: HEAR JERRY REGARDING APPLICATION AND S Jerry Singleton, local manager of Texas Power.& Light Co., was present and explained to the Council that this Application and Statement of Intent was just a change of procedures and would not affect the consumer rates in any way. After discussion, Councilman Anderson moved passage of an Ordinance suspending the effective date of proposed fuel cost factor tariff filed by Texas Power & Light Co. for a period of 120 days for further study, investigation, presentation of evidence and public hearing. Councilman Irwin made the second. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present NOES:: None ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE SUSPENDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF PROPOSED REVISIONS OF THE FUEL COST FACTOR TARIFF SCHEDULE OF TEXAS POWER & LIGHT COMPANY FOR 120 DAYS FROM JANUARY 13, 1982; PROVIDING THAT THE RATES OF SAID PUBLIC UTILITY SHALL REMAIN UNCHANGED DURING THE PERIOD OF SUSPENSION; AND PROVIDING FOR NOTICE HEREOF TO SAID PUBLIC UTILITY. ITEM III: REPORT FROM CONNIE BIRDSONG REGARDING ACTIVITIES OF CRnRR TTMRF.RR FTNF ARTR ARRnCTATTnNT Mrs. Connie Birdsong presented a report of the Cross Timbers Fine Arts Association's activities for the past year and proposed future activities. Also the dispersal of monies received from the Hotel -Motel Occupancy Tax. Mrs. Birdsong advised the Council that the Cross Timbers Fine Arts Association would like the city's endorsement of a proposed project, the construction of an acoustical shell, in the City Park as a gift to the city. She asked the Council to consider this proposal and let the Association Board know later. 1!# ITEM IV: HEAR BETTY HEATH REGARDING THE Mrs. Betty Heath asked the Council to consider placing permanent type refuse receptacles at each corner around the square and, perhaps, one block off the square. After some discussion, Mayor Cummings directed City Administrator Kurt Ackermann to obtain a cost estimate for 12 -14 wood - slatted type refuse receptacles and to contact Mr. Bledsoe regarding trash pick up of said receptacles. ITEM V: ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF JIM CHAMBERS FROM THE Mayor Cummings advised that Jim Chambers has submitted a letter of resignation from the Board of Directors of the Stephenville Health Care Facilities Corporation. Councilman Swindle moved that Mr. Chambers' resignation be accepted. Councilman Riggins made the second. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present NOES: None Mayor Cummings, with the consent of the Council, appointed Mr. Dwain Bruner to the Board of Directors.of the Stephenville Health!,Car.e Facilities Corporation. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANN COMMTSSTnN Tn RR7nNR RRnM P-9 Tn R -1 Mayor Cummings, with the consent of the Council, set February 2, 1982 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers as the date, time and place for a public hearing to consider a change of zoning on Block 135, City Addition, from R -2 to B -l.as recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission. ITEM VII: REPORT FROM JEREMY Mr. Jeremy Curtoys, chairman of reported the Commission's activities said, in outlining the coming year's Commission to meet each 3rd Thursday formal business or not. If there is will study and work on updating the Zoning Ordinance. ITEM VIII: CHAIRMAN OF THE the Planning & Zoning Commission, for the past year. Mr. Curtoys work, that he intends for the of each month whether there is not formal business, the Commission subdivision Ordinance and the WHITIS AS OF THE ERATH Denver Doggett, as a private citizen, Connie Malloy and Joyce Whitis as representatives of the Er.ath County Humane Society, came before the Council with complaints regarding the operation of the city's animal shelter. Mrs. Whitis presented the following suggestions for improvements to the city's operation of the animal shelter: 1. Hire a veterinarian or an assistant to the Animal Control Officer to administer humane euthanasia to animals in the shelter over five (5) days. 2. Keep records on all animals brought to the shelter. 3. Buy cat chow and puppy food. 4, Make repairs to the shelter. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE SUSPENDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF PROPOSED REVISIONS OF THE FUEL COST FACTOR TARIFF SCHEDULE OF TEXAS POWER & LIGHT COMPANY FOR 120 DAYS FROM JANUARY 13, 1982; PROVIDING THAT-THE RATES OF SAID PUBLIC UTILITY SHALL REMAIN UNCHANGED DURING THE PERIOD OF SUSPENSION; AND PROVIDING FOR NOTICE HEREOF TO SAID PUBLIC UTILITY. WHEREAS, Texas Power & Light Company heretofore, on December 9, 1981, filed with the Governing Body of this City an Application and Statement of Intent to amend its fuel cost factor tariff schedule applicable to electric service provided by it within the corporate limits of the City and proposed that the revised fuel cost factor tariff schedule become effective on January 13, 1982; and WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that there is necessity for additional time to study the request, and consequently that the operation and effective date of the proposed schedule of rates should be suspended for final determination of the request; NOW THEREFORE: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS: Section 1 The effective date of the proposed revision of the fuel cost factor tariff schedule of Texas Power & Light Company applicable to electric service within the City, heretofore filed on December 9, 1981, is hereby suspended for a period of 120 days from January 13, 1982. The reason for such suspension is to provide additional time for consideration of the request. Section 2 The rates of Texas Power & Light Company for electric service within the City in effect on December 9, 1981 shall continue in force during the period of suspension as provided in Section 1. Section 3 The City Secretary is hereby directed, promptly after passage hereof, to furnish a copy of this Ordinance to Texas Power & Light Company. PASSED AND APPROVED this 5th day of January 1982. Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: City Attorney 174A 1(J 5. Build a fence around the pens. 6. Do not adopt out any animals without their being spayed or neutered. Mrs. Whitis explained that the above suggestions would eliminate the need for expansion of the shelter, would make the shelter easier to keep clean, would decrease the food cost, and would be more humane also. Mayor Cummings directed the City Administrator to check into these suggestions to see what can be done to improve conditions at the shelter. He also asked Mrs. Whitis to report back to the Council at the February meeting regarding what, if any, improvements have been made. ITEM IX: CONSIDER RESOLUTION'REGARDING THE PRO RATA SHARES OF Councilman Irwin commented that, in his opinion, the City should have an updated study of the underground water supply. After some discussion, Councilman Swindle moved passage of a resol- ution approving the pro rata shares cost for the preliminary studies of the Paluxy Lake Reservoir. Councilman Clayton made the second. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present. NOES: None Resolution included in minutes. ITEM X: CONSIDER COMMITTEE REPORT REGARDING PROPOSED Councilman Brede reported that the Committee felt they needed more input before making a recommendation on the proposed Mobil Home Park Ordinance. The committee recommended turning the proposed ordinance over to the Planning & Zoning Commission for further study and their recommendations. Councilman Brede reported that, in the opinion of the committee, that Mr. Winston Hoffman does not have an adequate water supply in the proposed mobil home park. He also stated that the city will make a real effort to get water to this area and Mr. Hoffman's problem will be solved at that time. Councilman Brede moved to disapprove Mr. Winston Hoff-man's appli- cation for a Mobil Home Park License as presented. Councilman Riggins made the second. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present. NOES: None ITEM XI: SELECT MEMBERS TO CHARTER STUDY COMMITTEE. Mayor Cummings appointed, with the consent of the Council, Linda Curtoys as one member of the Charter Study Committee and advised he would appoint the other members at the next regular meeting. ITEM XII: CONSIDER BIDS RECEIVED FOR A TRACTOR, MOWER AND DUMP TRUCK. 1. The following bids were received for a tractor and mower for the Parks & Recreation Dept. as per specifications: 176 a. Ellis Equipment Co --- - - - - -- - - - - -- $9,095.00 Stephenville, TX b. Bramlett Implement Co.-------- - - - - -- $8,564.94 Stephenville, TX C. J. R. Walker Tractor Co.------ - - - - -- $6,890.00 Stephenville, TX d. Sanders Tractor Co.----------- - - - - -- $6,500.00 Stephenville, TX Director of Parks & Recreation Ronnie Isham recommended the low bid be accepted. Councilman Brede moved that the low bid of Sanders Tractor Co. of $6,500.00 be accepted for the purchase of one (1) tractor and one (1) mower as per specifications. Councilman Irwin made the second. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present NOES: None 2. One dump truck - Street Dept City Administrator Kurt Ackermann advised that only one bid was received by bid opening which was unopened at this time - - one bid was received after bid opening which is unopened at this time - - one company called said they had just found the bid invitation today. After discussion, Councilman Irwin moved to reject all bids and ask for new bids. Councilman Brede made the second. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present NOES: None 3. Councilman Clayton moved to authorize the invitation of bids for a flatbed truck for the Water /Wastewater Dept. Councilman Swindle made the second. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present. NOES: None There being no other business, the meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Mayo oe F. Cu ings ATTEST: City Secretary BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS: Section 1. That the Mayor of the City of Stephenville, Joe F. Cummings, be and he is hereby authorized to join with Hood County, Texas, Somervell County, Texas, and the City of Granbury, Texas in retaining the law firm of Booth, Lloyd, Simmons, P.C. of Austin, Texas to represent said entities named in their application to secure certain water rights along the Paluxy River, with the retaining of this law firm to be contingent upon said Hood County, said Somervell County and said City of Granbury joining with the City of Stephenville in this application on the terms herein set out. Section 2. Expenditures incurred in the Paluxy Lake Project's pre- liminary studies, reports, applications, and related materials shall be shared by the.participating agencies on a basis of population expressed as a percentage of the total population presently contained within the proposed service area. The participating entities have agreed to use the following population figures: ENTITY POPULATION M Hood County (service area excluding Granbury) 10,500 (34.4) Somervell County 4,000 (13.1) City of Granbury 4,000 (13.1) City of Stephenville 12,000 (39.3) Section 3. The fee or fees to be paid said law firm named shall be subject to the agreement of each of the four entities involved. PASSED AND ADOPTED this the 5th day of January, 1982. h a r Joe F. Cummings ATTEST: y 4tcretary WN