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REGULAR SESSION, TUESDAY
AUGUST 7, 1979 - 7:00 P.M.
CIAMP,ER OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL, CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS
The City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas met in Regular Session Tuesday,
August 7, 1979 at 7 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Pro Tem W. M. Irwin presiding in the absence
of Mayor Donald R. Jones. Councilmembers Mike Leese, Calvin A. McGee, Charles Riggins,
E. W. Ferguson, Larry Hammett, and Linda Chew were present. Councilman Raymond Anderson
was absent.
Others attending the meeting were City Administrator Marshall Shelton, Administrative
Assistant Kurt Ackerman, 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, City Attorney Joseph Chandler, Accountant Charlene Young, City
Secretary Joyce Pemberton, Water Supt. J. D. Chapman, Street Supt. Clinton Hicks, Mrs.
Betty Heath, Mrs. Lavania Lohrmann, Mrs. Helen Martin, District Attorney Bob Glasgow, and
members of the press.
Mayor Pro Tem Irwin called the meeting to order.
ITEM I: APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES.
Councilman Riggins moved, seconded by Councilman Leese, that the minutes of the
meetings of July 10th, 27th and 30th, 1979, be approved as written. Motion carried unani-
mously by those members present.
ITEM II: MRS. BETTY HEATH SPEAKS IN BEHALF OF THE NCTCOG
Mrs. Betty Heath spoke to the Council regarding the county's request for a re-
evaluation of the services received from the North Central Texas Council of Governments.
During her discussion, Mrs. Beath said that the reason the county had not received
more grants through the NCTCOG was that they had not applied for more. The county has
applied for only one grant and they received that one. Mrs. Heath continued that the
county cannot hope to receive grants if they do not apply for them. The City of Stephenville,
the Committee on Aging, the Stephenville Police Department and the District Attorney's
office have received numerous grants for their various departments.
In conclusion, Mrs. Heath asked the City Council to vigorously oppose any change to
another Council of Governments.
Various members of the Council voiced their agreement to Mrs. heath's comments.
District Attorney Bob Glasgow spoke to the Council in behalf of the NCTCOG. Iie said
his office had received many grants, all that he had applied for, through the NCTCOG. Ile
said he thought the NCTCOG was the best in the state and would very much oppose any change.
After discussion, Councilman Hammett moved, seconded by Councilman Leese, that, as
the City of Stephenville desires to remain with the North Central Texas Council of Govern -
ments, the City Council of the City of Stephenville will vigorously oppose any change to
another Council of Government. Motion carried unanimously by those members present.
Mayor Pro Tem Irwin appointed Councilmen Riggins, chairman, McGee, and Hammett as a
committee to represent the city in opposing any change from the North Central Texas
Council of Governments as the area planners.
ITEM III: MR. B. L. GOWAN TO PROTEST THE DELINQUENT CHARGE ON WATER BILL - 11478
Mayor Pro Tem Irwin dismissed this item due to the absence of Mr. Gowan.
ITEM IV: BIDS RECEIVED FOR CLEANING OF GROUND STORAGE TANK - 11484
City Administrator Shelton advised that six bids had been received and opened. The
low bid was submitted by Dave's Painting Service of Richardson, Texas, in the amount of
$18,500. The-next lowest bid was submitted by Dow & Sons of Mineral Well, Texas, in the
amount of $22,432. Mr. Shelton said that the city's consultant engineer,, Conrad Calli-
coatte, was not familiar with work done by Dave's Painting Service and wanted to check
before awarding the bid.
It was the consensus of the Council to delay awarding the bid until Mr. Callicoatte
could make a recommendation, therefore, no action was taken.
ITEM V: AUTHORITY GRANTED TO INVITE BIDS FOR CITY DEPOSITORY - 41510.
Councilman Riggins moved, seconded by Councilman McGee, that City Administrator
Shelton be granted permission to invite bids for the city depository for the fiscal year
of 1979 -1980. Motion carried unanimously by those members present.
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ITEM VI: PRICE INCREASE ON CEMETERY LOTS - #527
City Administrator Shelton advised the Council that for the past two years the
sale of Cemetery lots have not been equal to the expense of maintaining the cemetery.
Mr. Shelton auggested either a $50.00 or $100.00 increase per lot. Neither one will
completely offset the maintenance expense but will help.
After some discussion, Councilman McGee moved, seconded by Councilman Biggins,
that the price of cemetery lots in West End Cemetery and East End Cemetery be increased
$50.00 per lot as follows:
Within the city limits --------------------- - - - - -- -from $200.00 to $250.00
Within the county, outside city limits --- - - - - -- -from $225.00 to $275.00
Outside the county ----------------------- - - - - -- -from $250.00 to $300.00
The motion carried unanimously by those members present.
ITEM VII: APPOINTMENT OF CITY HEALTII OFFICER - #652
Councilman Hammett moved, seconded by Councilman McGee, that Dr. Leon M. Altaras
be reappointed as City Health Officer, subject to his acceptance. Motion carried unani-
mously by those members present.
ITEM VIII: BID AWARDED TO REROOF CITY BALL - #678
City Administrator Shelton advised the Council that on July 19th, nine bid requests
for reroofing the City Hall and Police Station, excluding the Fire Station, were mailed.
Only one bid was received and it was from Lydick Roofing Company of Brownwood, Texas, in
the amount of $11,203.00.
After some discussion, Councilman Riggins moved, seconded by Councilman Ferguson,
that the City Council award the bid to Lydick Roofing Company to reroof the City Hall,
Police Station, excluding the Fire Station for the total amount of $11,203.00. Motion
carried unanimously by those members present.
City Attorney Chandler advised that the city's only recourse was to file suit against
Anderco, Inc. for reimbursement on the roof repairs that have proved unsatisfactory.
After considerable discussion, Councilman lIammett moved, seconded by Councilman Leese,
that the City Council authorize City Attorney Joseph Chandler to file suit against Eddie
Anderson, DBA, Anderco, Inc. for the roof repairs to City Hall and the Police Station that
have proved to be unsatisfactory. Motion carried unanimously by those members present.
ITEM IX: CONSIDERATION OF PART TIME RESTAURANT INSPECTOR - #808
City Administrator Shelton noted that he had received a request for health inspections
for places serving, food to the public.
Mr. Shelton said he had talked to State Health Department and they had informed him
that, due to the large areas to be covered by their inspectors, they only inspected upon
complaints. The health department had suggested that he get a copy of the Bell County
Health Ordinance as it was one of the best in the state which he did. Mr. Shelton said
this ordinance provided a fee schedule based on the number of persons employed which he
thought was a fair way to assess the businesses.
Mr. Shelton also advised that he knew of a man who was a retired sanitarian from
Midland, Texas, and was highly recommended by the State Health Department. He said he
felt this person would be willing to do the inspections on a part time basis.
It was the consensus of the Council that this was a very good idea. Mayor Pro Tem
Irwin directed Mr. Shelton to get something together in a form suitable for our city to
present to the Council. Or a committee could be appointed to work on this, also, to check
with the other restaurants to see if they are agreeable.
ITEM X: AUTHORITY GRANTED TO INVITE BIDS FOR A PICKUP FOR TIIE STREET DEPARTMENT
City Administrator Shelton advised that funds had been budgeted for pickup for the
Street Department.
Councilman Ferguson moved, seconded by Councilman Hammett, that Mr. Shelton be granted
the authority to invite bids for the purchase of a new pickup for the Street Department.
Motion carried unanimously by those members present.
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ITEM XI: MONTHLY REPORT BY KURT ACKERMANN
Administrator Assistant Kurt Ackermann, in his report, advised the Council of
several House and Senate Bills that have been passed that would effect city employees.
Said bills included HB 469, EMS Incentive Pay SB 74, City Defense of Police Officers- -
HB 1001, Expunge Certain Fire- Police Driving Records --- SB 1355, Standards for Fire-
fighters' Gear and Public Law 955, The Pregnancy Act.
ITEM Y,II: OLD BUSINESS - #141 #2 Tape
1. NORTON'S USAGE OF LANDFILL - Mayor Pro Tem Irwin asked if there had been any-
thing done on the re- evaluation of Norton Company's usage of the Landfill.
Mr. Cann replied that he had not done any work in this regard.
2. PROPOSED BUDGET - Mayor Pro Tem Irwin asked if the Council was aware of the 50p
increase in sewer rates that is included in the revenue of the proposed 1979 -80
budget and, if the budget was approved as presented, would include said increase.
He advised that no formal council action had been taken regarding the said in-
crease.
City Attorney Chandler advised that said increase of sewer rates should be an
agenda item and formal council action taken before inclusion in the budget.
Mr. Shelton e_plained that the increase was a gradual move to provide the monies
needed for the city's share of the cost of the new sewage treatment plant. He
said he was anticipating $24,000 to $26,000 in revenue on the 500 sewer increase,
but, if the Council so desires, he would show a $26,000 cash balance in the pro -
posed budget. Mr. Shelton also advised that $20,000 would be the city's part of
Phase II of the new treatment plant.
Mayor Pro Tem Irwin suggested not including the 504 sewer increase in the pro-
posed budget and consider it as a separate item after approval of the budget.
Ile asked that the Council be thinking about this increase and a decision can be
made at the time when the budget is approved.
Mr. Shelton advised that $6,000 more would need to be included in the proposed
budget for easements for the south sewer outfall line.
Mayor Pro Tem Irwin read the capitol expenditures for each department and pointed
out that a total capitol outlay of $283,670 out of a $2,647,612, budget equals
11% of the total budget for capitol expenditures.
4. DALE AVENUE NORTH ADDITION - Mr. Shelton reported that, after checking, he had
found there was nothing to be done to help Mr. Kenneth Currier with the paving
and curb and guttering of the street between Mr. Currier's property and Mr. Carl
Chumney's property in the Dale Avenue North Addition. The street will have to
be built as per city specifications.
There being no other business to come before the Council, Mayor Pro Tem Irwin ad-
journed the open meeting at 8:30 p.m, for the Council to meet in Executive Session under
the Open Meetings Act, Article 6252 -17, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, Section 2g.
At 9:30:P-m., Mayor Pro Tem Irwin and the Council reconvened in Open Session. The
meeting adjourned at this time.
Mayor Pro Tem W. M. Irwin
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City Secretary
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