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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-02-05 - Regular City CouncilREGULAR SESSION- TUESDAY FEBRUARY 5, 1980 -7:00 P.M CHAMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY HALL, STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS The City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas met in Regular Session, Tuesday, February 5, 1980 at 7 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Donald R. Jones present and presiding. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mike Leese Charles Riggins Calvin A. McGee Linda Jones Chew COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: W. M. Irwin E. W. Ferguson Raymond Anderson Larry Hammett OTHERS ATTENDING THE MEETING: City Administrator Marshall Shelton Administrative Assistant Kurt Ackermann Director of Public Works R. Y. Gann Director of Parks & Recreation Ronnie Isham Assistant City Attorney Randy Chandler City Secretary Joyce Pemberton Jeremy Curtoys & Class Gerald Cook David Cheatham Bob Scott Thomas Pack Lee Solley Scott Allen Virginia Dorris Members of the press and others Mayas.Jones called the meeting to order. ITEM I: APPROVAL OF MINUTES` - #70 Councilman Leese moved, seconded by Councilman McGee, to approve the minutes of the meetings of December 4, 1979, January 8, 1980 and January 23, 1980, as written. Motion carried unanimously by those members present. Mayor Jones asked that these minutes reflect that he would be voting on all agenda items requiring a vote as necessary for a quorum. ITEM II: BOB SCOTT PRESENTS REQUEST FROM MUSEUM - #72 Mr. Bob Scott, a member of the Museum Committee, came before the Council requesting that the museum be allowed to install an air con- ditioning unit to be used for weddings, musical performances, etc., which occur during the summer time in the Chapel on the Bosque. Mr. Scott advised that an individual is wi -ling to pay for the unit as well as the wiring and installation to make said unit operational. All that was needed from the Council was approval of the installationrand.a commitment that the city will be responsible for the additional increase in electrical bills. Mayor Jones explained that the museum is adding a 72 ton air conditioning unit to the Chapel on the Bosque and, as the city presently pays the electric bill and all other utilities for the museum, they are requesting approval of this installation and that the city be responsible for any increase in the electric bills which would be about 50c per hour for whatever time it is in operation. 1'1 Mr. Scott also advised that the individual willing to pay for the unit is also willing to increase the insulation in the building and to add additional winterizing for the windows. Mayor Jones suggested this might be something that the Council, in future budget meetings, would want to look at on an allocation basis as with the Senior Citizens Center which gives more incent- ive to budget for the proper use. After more dis.cussiom, Councilman McGee moved, seconded by Councilwoman Chew, that the City Council accept the kind offer and, at the same time, look at ways to actually offset any increase there might be by savings. Motion carried unanimously by those present. ITEM III: INDUSTRIAL BONDS 'COMMITTEE REPORT - #149 Councilman Riggins, reporting for the Industrial Bonds Committee, advised that the committee had met on January 23, 1980, and had spent about 2 hours with Mr. Dan Almon and Mr. Pete Tort. He said that Mr. Almon and Mr. Tort had put their minds at ease about any liabilities the city might incur. Councilman Riggins moved that the City Council pass the ordinance creating The Stephenville Industrial Development Corporation. The petition was presented to the Council on December 4, 1979, by Scott Allen, Gerald Cook and David Cheatham. Mayor Jones read the Resolution. RESOLUTION RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BY THE STEPHENVILLE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ISSUE BONDS PUR- SUANT TO THE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ACT OF 1979. WHEREAS, the Stephenville Industrial Development Corporation (the "Corporation "), heretofore created with the approval of this governing body, adopted a resolution on February 12, 1980, authorizing (1), the execution of an agreement with Vernco Division of Emerson Electric Company and (2) the issuance of industrial development revenue bonds by the Corporation to finance the cost of certain facilities for the use of Vernco Division of Emerson Electric Company, in its trade or business; and WHEREAS, Section 25 (f) of the Development Corporation Act of 1979 (the "Act ") provides that this City Council must approve by written resolution any agreement to issue bonds adopted by the Corporation; and WHEREAS, the aforementioned resolution and agreement by the Corporation set out the amount and purpose of the proposed industrial development revenue bonds; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS: That the resolution and agreement of the Corporation (attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes), to issue industrial development revenue bonds is hereby approved. W That industrial development revenue bonds.(in the amount not to exceed $10,000,000) shall be issued (under the conditions set forth in said resolution and agreement) by the Corporation to provide certain facilities (as generally described in the agree- ment) for use by Vernco Division of Emerson Electric Company. PASSED AND APPROVED, this the 19th day of February, 1980. .�/ ayor, City of p nville, Texas ATTEST: ajor�� 7 2L ty, Secretary, City o Stephenville, Texas Councilman Leese made the second. Motion carried unanimously by those members present. Mayor Jones advised that the Resolution stands adopted. ITEM IV: PETITION FOR ANNEXATION OF GOLF COUNTRY ESTATES - #236 Mayor Jones read the petition submitted by Stephenville Savings and Loan Association for annexation of 169.34 acre tract of land out of the Jarrett - memfee Survey. Mayor Jones advised that this petition was submitted in accordance with the provisions of Article 1, Section 2, of the City Charter. Stephenville Savings and Loan is requesting that the City Council enact an ordinance annexing the territory into the City of Stephenville. Mayor Jones advised that the petition conforms in all respects to the charter requirements, but the City Council cannot annex at this time. They can accept the petition at this meeting - - have the ordinance of annexation prepared and pass it at the next regular meeting as the charter provides not less than 20 days of presentment. Mr. Lee Solley,' representing the Stephenville Savings and Loan Association, asked that the ordinance be presented to the Council on the 20th day as the 10 day work time is needed. Mayor Jones asked Assistant City Attorney whether a "regular meeting" means a regular ca designated first Tuesday meeting. After discussion, Councilman McGee moved, Riggins, to accept the petition for annexation enville Savings and Loan and have an ordinance unanimously by those present. Randy Chandler to check Lled meeting or a regular seconded by Councilman presented by the Steph- prepared. Motion carried Mayor Jones, with no objections from the Council, set Tuesday, February 26, 1980 at 3 o'clock p.m. as the date for a Called Session to consider said annexation ordinance,' provided that legal counsel is of the opinion that a Called Session will constitue a Regular Meeting. If so, the Council will meet on the 26th, if not, will consider it at the next regular meeting. Z PETITIONS FOR TANGLEWOOD ESTATES ITEM V: BID AWARDED ON TURF MACHINE FOR PARK DEPARTMENT - #339 Administrative Assistant Kurt Ackermann advised the Council that $4,000 had been budgeted for this machine and presented the following bids: 1 Truckster (turf vehicle): 1. Watson,Distributfu Co. - - - -- Cushman Model #50780 - - $4042. Dallas Texas Alternate Bid: -------------- Cushman Model #51580 - - $3614. 2. Colonial Motors------- - - - - -- Textron E Z GO #GT7 - - - $3545. Dallas, Texas Mr. Ackermann said that Director of Parks & Recreation Isham had advised him that he had no objections to the low bid. Councilman McGee moved, seconded by Councilman Leese, that the low bid submitted by Colonial Motors of Dallas, Texas, by accepted for the purchase of a Textron EZ Go #GT7 truckster (turf vehicle) for the sum of $3,534.00. Motion carried unanimously by those members present. ITEM VI: APPROVAL OF MOBIL HOME PARK - #370 Mayor Jones advised that Mr. Hollis Skillman had submitted an application for a mobil home park license. Said mobil home park to be located at 509 South Street (Lot 6 and part of Lot 5, Block 4, Clifton Heights Additiony: He stated that the Director of Public Works and the Building Inspector had checked this out and that it is properly zoned and there are no problems with the utilities and they recommend acceptance of the application and that said license be issued. After some discussion, Councilman Riggins moved, seconded by Councilwoman Chew, that Mr. Hollis Skillman's application for a mobil home park at 509 South Street be accepted and a license be issued as recommended. Motion carried unanimously by those members present. ITEM VII: BID AWARDED FOR 1500 FEET OF 6 INCH DUCTILE IRON PIPE Administrative Assistant Kurt Ackermann presented the following bids for 1500 feet of 6" ductile iron pipe for the water department: 1, U.S. Pipe & Foundry Co.-- -- $4.04 /ft.---- - - - - -- $6,060.00 Dallas, Texas, 2. McWane Cast Iron Pipe Co.-- $4.29/ft ----------- $6,435.00 Temple, Texas Alternate Bid: - -2300 £t. - - -- $4.13 /ft ----------- $8,673.00 Councilman McGee moved, seconded by Councilman Riggins, that the City Council accept the low bid submitted by U.S.Pipe & Foundry Co. of Dallas, Texas, for the purchase of 1500 feet of 6" ductile iron pipe for the sum of $6,060.00. Motion carried unanimously by those members present. E 1 -1 ITEM VIII: DISCUSSION OF A JOINT CITY /COUNTY AIRPORT ZONING Mayor Jones reminded the Council that the city had received a grant for some improvements at the airport. Now the Texas Aeronautics Commission and the Federal Aviation Commission are writing that the grant agree- ment requires the city hazard zone Clark Field Municipal Airport. Mayor Jones suggested that, with the Council's consent, this item be tabled until he had time to visit with Judge McCoy and study this more. The Council agreed. ITEM IX: CITY OFFICERS ELECTION CALLED -dk538 Councilman Leese moved, seconded by Councilman McGee, that the City Officers Election be called for April 5th, 1980, for the election of 4 councilpersons. One each for council places 2, 4, 6, 8, and mayor. That Mr. Curtis Anglin be appointed as Election Judge and Mr. Raymon Pack be appointed as alternate judge. The rate of pay to be $3.00 /hr. for the clerks and $20.00 extra for the judge. The motion carried unanimously by those members present. ITEM X: R. Y. GANN PRESENTS DEPARTMENT REPORT -4697 In his report Director of Public Works R. Y. Gann, advised the Council of the need for a south water and sewer trunk line. Mr. Gann said there could be very little industrial or residential development in the south area of the city until more water and sewer was available. Mayor Jones said he thought someone, such as Mr. Gann, Mr. Johnson or Mr. Shelton should be on the Chamber of Commerce Industrial Board. Also that the Chamber of Commerce should work very closely with the Planning & Zoning Commission. ITEM XI: OLD BUSINESS- #1'45-'Side 2 1. Councilman McGee asked about the landfill reclamation proposal made by Mr. Doug Smithey. Mr. Shelton advised that he had not heard any more from Mr. Smithey. Mayor Jones suggested that Mr. Shelton contact Mr. Smithey as he was not sure that Mr. Smithey understood what the disposition of his request was. 2. Councilman McGee asked about an ordinance for fencing junk yards. Mr. Shelton said there was an ordinance pertaining to junk cars, but not for fencing junk yards. Councilman McGee mentioned that Mr. Doug Smithey's junk yard was within the city limits and he though it looked bad and maybe something should be done about it. Mr. Shelton was directed to check this out. There being no other business to come before the Council, the meet- ing adjourned at 8:25 p.m. ATTEST: ,rAtypecretary �'