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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-07-10 - Regular City CouncilWE REGULAR SESSION - TUESDAY ^I JULY 10, 1979 - 7:00 P.M. I CHAMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY MALL, CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS The City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas met in Regular Session Tuesday, July 10, 1979 at 7 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Donald R. Jones present and presiding. Councilmenbers Mike Leese, W.M. Irwin, Calvin A. McGee, Charles Riggins, Raymond Anderson, E. W. Ferguson, Larry Hazmiett were present. Councilwoman Linda Chew was absent. Others attending the meeting were City Administrator Marshall Shelton, Director of Public Works R. Y. Gann, Chief of Police Mike Watkins, Fire Marshall Kenneth Haley, Director of Parks & Recreation Ronnie Isham, Director of Utilities Danny Johnson, Water' Superintendent J. D. Chapman, Mr. Conrad Callicoatte, Mr. Kenneth Currier, Mr. Carl Chumney, Assistant City Attorney Randy Chandler, City Accountant Charlene Young, Members of the Press and City Secretary Joyce Pemberton. Mayor Jones called the meeting to order. ITEM I: APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Councilman Irwin moved that the minutes of the June 5, 1979, be approved as written. Councilman McGee made the second. Motion carried unanimously by those members present. DISCUSSION OF REQUEST BY THE NORTON CaVTANY FOR A WAIVER OF WATER BILL PENALTY - Mayor Jones advised the Council that The Norton Company had requested that the $201.05 charged on their April water bill be waived. The Mayor explained that the penalty was _ charged because the bill was not paid by the 10th of the month. The Norton Company said they did not receive the bill until the 5th of April and did not have time to have a check processed by the 10th. After some discussion, it was consensus of the Mayor and Council to table this item for the present. No action was taken. ITEM III: COMPUTER PROPOSAL BY BURROUGHS CORPORATION - #109 Mr. A. L. Mulder, a representative of the Burroughs Corporation, presented the Council the following proposal for the purchase of a Burroughs B -800 computer system: Total hardware costs, inc. transportation $37,590. Program Costs (plus tax program later) 9,660. 47,250. Less Trade -in of present machine (1,9000) 14,183. Plus pay -off of present machine (1,9000) $33,067. 12,183. Plus customer education ? ? ? $45,250. Mr. Dave Cox, a representative of Nationwide Leasing Company, presented the following lease- purchase financing.proposal: Hardware (computer) $36,801. Programs (software) 9,660. Freight Charges 789. Pay -off on L9000 (present machine) 12,570. Less trade -in 14,570. $5 Mr. Cox said the financing would be at 13.67 interest on the following schedule: $45,250 @ $1,017.75 per month for 5 years = $61,065.00 $45,250 @ $ 831.90 per month for 7 years = $69,879.60 After some discussion,Councilman Irwin moved, seconded by Councilman Riggins, to table this item for the present, to be discussed at a later date. Motion carried un- animously by those members present. There was no further discussion and no action taken. IT00 V: _VFMING AM REPAIR OF GROUND STORAGE TANK ON GARFIELD STREET - #794 1 Mr. Conrad Callicoatte explained that the ground storage water tank on Garfield Street was rusting on the inside and badly in need of repairs and painting at an estimated cost of $9,000 to $10,000. He said he had the specifications prepared and ready to invite bids if the Council so desired. Councilman McGee moved, seconded by Councilman Leese, to grant the authority to invite bids for cleaning, repairing and painting the ground storage water tank on Garfield Street as per specifications. Motion carried unanimously by those members present. ITEM V: AUTHORITY TO INVITE BIDS FOR ROOF REPAIRS ON CITY HALL - #824 City Administrator Shelton advised the Council that the roof of City Hall and the - Police station were still leaking. Lydick Roofing Company of Brownwood had given an estimate of $11,000 to re -roof the City Hall. Councilman main suggested taking bids from some other companies, local ones if they can do the work. Councilman Riggins said he felt that the work should be give to local firms, if they so desire to bid and can do the work. Assistant City Attorney Randy Chandler advised the Council that the attorneys re- presenting Anderco had indicated that they would be willing to reimburse the City for the whole cost of re- roofing the City Hall, the Library and Recreation Building. Mr. Shelton explained that Lydick's bid was only good for 30 days and could he take bids in the next 10 days. Councilman Irwin suggested letting Lydick submit another bid. Mayor Jones said he didn't think it would make any difference if Anderco's attorneys would accept Lydick's bid for $11,000. Councilman Irwin moved, seconded(by Councilman Hammett, that the City invite bids for the repair of the roofs at City Hall, Recreation Building and the Library, if needed. Motion carried unanimously by those members present. Mayor Jones set a 15 to 30 day deadline on bids and directed Assistant City Attorney Chandler to check with Anderco's attorneys for their consideration of the bids. ITEM VI: RESOLUTION CHANGING THE NAME OF CELEBRITY AVENUE TO CAPORAL AVENUE - #2 Tape - Mr. Shelton advised the Council that Caporal Forging, Inc. had requested that the name of Celebrity Avenue be changed to Caporal Avenue. After some discussion, Councilman McGee moved, seconded by Councilman Riggins, that by Resolution, the name of Celbrity Avenue be changed to Caporal Avenue. Motion carried unanimously by those members present. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Caporal Forging, Inc. requested that the name of Celebrity Avenue be changed to Caporal Avenue; and Whereas, Councilman McGee made the motion, seconded by Councilman Riggins, that said request be granted; and Whereas, said motion carried un- animously by those members of the City Council Present: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas, that the street in the City of Stephenville heretofore named Celebrity Avenue is hereby charged to Caporal Avenue and this name. of Caporal shall hereafter be shown on the street sign and the official city map. ADOPTED THIS THE 10th day of July, 1979. ATTEST: 2L ity ecretary ITEM VII. BOARD' APPOINTED FORJ THE JULY 4t1::FUN FAIR-- #57 Director of Parks.& Recreation Ronnie Isham recommended that the Council appoint a permanent board of directors, with one and two year terms, for the July 4th Fun Fair. To be set up for the Mayor to appoint the incoming members or the Board could appoint replacement members as their terms expire. Mr. Isham said he would like to have a Board's guidance and to set policy. Mr. Isham recommended the following persons: Mr. & Mrs. Bob Boone Mr. & Mrs. Ron Presley Mr. & Mrs. Mike Leese Mr. & Mrs. Jim Benham . Mr. & Mrs. Don Coan Mr. Isham pointed out that Mr. & Mrs. Bob Boone and Mr. & Mrs. Don Coan had been members for the last two years and that the Don Coans were very instrumental in origin- ating the July 4th Fun Fair. Councilman Irwin moved,seconded by Councilman Ferguson, that said persons be app- ointed for a one year period at this time, as recommended by Mr. Isham. Motion carried unanimously by those members present. rz 26 M Councilman McGee moved, seconded by Councilman Irwin, that the minutes reflect the appreciation of the City Council and recognize the people who were workers in creating and perpetuating the July 4th Fun Fair in some manner. The motion carried unanimously by those members present. . Councilman McGee said he did not know how to express the appreciation to Don and Susie Coan for starting the Fun Fair. Also, Joe Cunnings for his idea and completion of the "people movers" to take people to and from the city park and the many others, to numerous to name, for their innovative ideas and the work they did for the recog- nition of the City of Stephenville. The Mayor and Council was in complete agreement. Mayor Jones explained that a Resolution was needed pertaidng to House Bill 1060 that require the methods of taxation of any agricultrual land and any taxing entity must value it according to agricultural value for production purposes. This bill goes into effect July 10, 1979, unless the taxing entity, by Resolution, decides to wait until 19.80.. The city does not have much of this type land, but the Tax Assessor has recommended the delay until 1980.to give him more time for evaluating the property. Councilman Riggins moved, seconded by Councilman McGee, that the City Council adopt said Resolution suspending for the year 1979 the productive value allocation. Motion carried unanimously by those members present. RESOLUTION Whereas the 66th Legislature passed House Bill 1060, which amended Chapter 6, Title 122 of the Revised Civil Statutes of Texas by adding Article 7174A thereto; and by adding 7174B thereto; and both of which provide for the valuation and assess- ment of agricultural land and timber land in accordance with the productivity of such land; and whereas such act provides that this method of appraisal and assessment shall go into effect beginning with the year 1979 unless the governing body of the taxing unit in which the land is located provides that this shall not be effective for the year 1979; and whereas it is not possible to put these provisions into effect in the City of Stephenville for the year 1979; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council fo the City of Stephenville, Texas, that Articles 1 and 2 of this law above mentioned not go into effect in the City of Stephenville, for the year 1979, and shall not apply to 1979 taxes, Article 1 being designated as Article 7174A and Article 2 being designated as Article 7174B of the Revised Civil Statutes of Texas. ADOPTED THIS THE 10th day of July, 1979. ATTEST: C2. 4 4�4� D yce erton, City Secretary ITEM IX: DISCUSSION OF THE SALE OF LOT 6, BLACK 1, POULTER ADDITION #213. Mayor Jones advised the Council that the property located at 1060 N. 011ie Street (Lot 6, Block 1, Poulter Addition to the City of Stephenville) had been foreclosed on several years ago. All three taxing entities had taxes due. It was sold at a fore- closure sale and taken in the name of Erath County as Trustee for the county, school and city, but has remained on all tax rolls as delinquent. Now, the county is going to sell said property at a public auction and recoup the taxes due at that date with interest to the present for the county, school and city. Any monies received over and above the taxes and interest will be divided three ways between the county, school and city. Mayor Jones said no council action was needed. He just wanted the Council to be aware fo the.situation. OLD BUSINESS - #259 1. 695 W. Pecan Street: Mr. Gann reported that the property at this address had been cleaned up as directed. That 16 5yd. truck loads had been hauled, off from this property. 2. Walkway Around The Jaycee Park: Council= Anderson advised the Council that Mrs. M. A. Burgess was wanting to get a petition to present to the City,Council petitioning the city to put a walkway around the Jaycee park. 6 4 Mr 'Shelton said a walkway would be put Jaa just�as soon as the:- persoimel bad the -.time to do it. 3. TDCA Resolution Rescinded: Mayor Jones reminded the Council of the Texas De- partment of Comm unity Affairs Resolution passed in November, 1978, stating that the-city contemplated execution of a contract with the TDCA for the maximum amount of TDCA liability of $3,462 for provision of local administration of contract re- sponsibility associated with statewide Housing Assistance Payments Program op- erated under the TDCA funded by HUD for the period from Mayl, 1979 to June 31, 1980. The Mayor said that when he received a copy of the contract, it was a very complex program. The bookkeeping system, the inspections, and all the red tape involved would not, in his opinion, be worth the benefits received. He said he did not sign the contract by the specified time and, in the meantime, Mr. Shelton and Mr. Lockhart had attended an educational program explaining what the program was about and how it was to be implemented. After attending said pro - gram, Mr. Shelton was in complete agreement that it involved much more than the benefits received. Councilman Irwin moved, seconded by Councilman Leese, that the City Council rescind the Resolution passed November, 1978, authorizing the execution of the contract with the Texas Department of Conn mity Affairs pertaining to the Housing Assistance Payment Program. Motion carried unanimously by those members present. 4. Development of Dale Avenue North Subdividion: Mayor Jones reminded the Council that Mr. Kenneth Currier is developing Dale Avenue North Subdivision on the south side of North Dale Avenue. Mr. Currier is concerned about the development of North Dale Avenue as the Subdivision Ordinance requires that the developer curb and gutter as well as pave both sides of North Dale Avenue. This is generally done by agreement for the adjoining property owners, if they are interested in participating; there may be some that are not interested in participating. The Mayor pointed out that there is a provision in the Utilities Ordinance for reimbursement rights, if someone ties on to the utility line in the future, but there is no provision for paving or curb and guttering. ,There is an assessment procedure that could be used. He said he would like to have some ideas and dis- cussion on what, if anything, the Council needs to do in this regard. The Mayor advised that Mr. Gann had recommend that curb and guttering was needed on this street due to some problem areas. If the city requires this to be done, what remedies are needed, if any, in regard to participation and cost by the developer and adjoining property owners. Mayor Jones said that the problem area is that, if someone develops against someone (an elderly couple, for example) that has no interest in the devel- opment of their property, this is putting them in the situation of having to put up money at that time for participation when they are not going to develop their property which is probably going too far. Then the situation of having prop- erty which might soon be developed and would benefit from having the paving and curb and gutter with no participation at all. Mr. Kenneth Currier, Developer, asked that, if he paves and curbs and gutters 1050 feet of North Dale Avenue at $4.00 per foot and Mr. Carl Chtmmey (adjoining pro- perty owner) comes in at a later date and develops his property and tears out some of the curb and gutter and paving for driveways, etc., where does he stand. He said he would like for Mr. Chummey to participate as a future developer of a subdivision. Mayor Jones said this was provided for in the utility ordinance and what he was wanting to know was whether or not the Council wanted to pursue this in the streets and amend the ordinance to so provide. Assistant City Attorney Randy Chandler advised that he thought the ordinance should be so amended to provide uniformity throughout every subdivision. After much more discussion, Mr. Currier requested permission to pave 1050 feet of North Dale Avenue without putting in curb and gutter, Mayor Jones advised that no action could be taken at this time and he thought it would be better to dispense with further discussion at this time. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion Only) 1. Jon Darrow Subdivision: Mayor Jones advised that Mr. Jon Darrow was considering e deve opment o a subdivision of approximately 60 houses close to the city's water well field on the Alexander Highway. He would like to know whether or not he could tie on to the city's collector lines. If not he will drill wells close to the city's water wells. Mr. Conrad Callicoatte advised that, if Mr. Darrow was as far as 3,000 feet from the city's 'wells, he would rather see him drill his am wells rather than tie onto the City's collector lines. The Mayor said Texas has no Water Rights provisions and he thought it would be hard for the city to explain to the people who have low water pressure here in the city why the city would let a subdivision outside city limits tie onto the collector lines. RE Councilman Irwin said he thought it would be better for the city and for the subdivision for Mr. Darrow to drill his own wells. The Mayor and Council agreed Mayor Jones directed Mr. Shelton to so advise Mr. Darrow and, if Mr. Darrow wanted formal council action, to put it on next month's agenda. 2. Mayor Jones announced that the Council Retreat would be around the end of July. 3. Assistant City Attorney Randy Chandler said that he would like to recognize the Parks & Recreation Department for the fantastic job they are doing with the city's recreation program. The Little League and related programs and the adult programs are.the best in the state, in his opinion. The Park & Recreation De- partment and the Police Department should be highly commended for the job they did during the July 4th Fun Fair. The television coverage received during the Fun Fair did a lot for the City of Stephenville. He said that the super job both the Park & Recreation Department and the Police Department are doing does not have a monetary value, but he thought they should be recognized for the fine job they are doing. The Mayor and Council were in complete agreement. There being no other business, the meeting adjour ATTEST: 0-��e-� � oyc Pemberton, City Secretary