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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-11-01 - Regular City Council123 REGULAR SESSION - TUESDAY NOVEMBER 1, 1977 - 7:00 P.M. CHAMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY HALL, CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS The City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas, met in Regular Session, Tuesday, November 1, 1977, at 7:00 p.m., with Mayor Donald R. Jones present and presiding. Councilmembers Jim Chambers, W. M. Irwin, Calvin McGee, Charles Riggins, Raymond Anderson, E. W. Ferguson, Larry Hammett and Betty Heath were present. Others attending the meeting were City Adminsitrator Marshall Shelton, Director of Public Works R. Y. Gann, Director of Utilities Danny Johnson, Director of Parks & Recreation Ronnie Isham, Accountant Betty Chew, J. D. Chapman, Street Supt. Clinton Hicks, Fire Marshall Kenneth Haley, Mr. Loyd Helms, Mr. David Cheatham, Mr. Paul Lansford and City Secretary Joyce Pemberton. Mayor Jones called the meeting to order and the Reverend Bill Hunter of the First Assembly of God Church gave the invocation. Councilwoman Heath moved, seconded by Councilman Irwin to approve the minutes of the October 4, 1977, meeting as written. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Loyd Helms came before the Council to discuss his possible pur- chase or use of a portion of Thired St. Said portion being between Lot 3, Block 9 and Lot 2, Block 10, South Side Addition, directly north of the Royal Manor apartment complex. Mr. Helms explained that his main purpose in acquiring or getting control of this property is to control the traffic and the trash. He said that since these apartments have been built that the traffic and trash have been terrible. He said they could not let their small daughter play in the back yard because this has become a "lover's lane" and the beer cans, bottles and paper are terrible. Therefore, he would like to get control and fence this property. The Council discussed the-legality of letting him use a city street. After much discussion, Councilman Irwin moved, seconded by Council- man Riggins, that the City lease said portion of Third Street to Mr. Loyd Helms for a nominal consideration ($1.00) per year. Mr. Helms to have the obligation to maintain the property, with the right to erect a fence but give joint use to the City in case it is needed. With the under- standing that if the City ever required the use of the land, they could reclaim it by notifiying Mr. Helms, giving 30 days notice. Mr. Helms would have the obligation to remove any obstructions that might be across the 50 ft. strip. Said lease to be drawn up by the City Attorney, sub- --- ject to the approval of the Mayor and Mr. Helms. Motion carried unani- mously. This lease and approval will be contingent upon whether or not the City Attorney says that we can legally do such. Mayor Jones explained that Mr. Dan Malone wanted to buy a portion of Sherrill Street. This being the property immediately behind the Dairy Queen #1 on East Washington St. which measures 237' X 50'. Mayor Jones reminded the Council that the sale of East Shepherd St. and Sherrill Street was discussed in the last meeting and it had been the consensus of the Council not to sell this property. Now Mr. Malone has requested to buy Sherrill St. and this would not affect East Shepherd St. Being the north -south portion, from the west line of Lot 8 to the river. Councilman Irwin reminded the Council that at one time it had been discussed to have a Lakeshore Drive along the Bosque River to tie in with Belknap Street. Mayor Jones said that first the Council needs to decide if they want to sell this property, then if so, determine the value and proceed from there according to the City Charter. After considerable discussion, Mayor Jones appointed Councilmembers Betty Heath, chairperson, Bill Irwin and Jim Chambers as a committee to -- check with Mr. Malone as to what he wants to do and to determine the value of said property. Mayor Jones asked the committee to report back to the Council at the next regular meeting if possible. 12 City Administrator Marshall Shelton explained that $8.00 per month )er person had been budgeted for uniforms for the Water, Street and Park )enartments. After some discussion, Councilman Chambers moved, seconded by Council - an Heath, to grant the authority to invite bids for uniforms for the er, Street and Park Departments. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Jones read the bid received from Badger Meter Company, Dallas, , for water meters. Director of Utilities Danny Johnson came before the Council with the commendation that they accept the bid of Badger Meter Company as they ve good meters, their prices are good and their service is fast. After some discussion, Councilwoman Heath moved, seconded by Council- man Hammett, upon the recommendation of Mr. Johnson, that the City Council accept the bid of Badger Meter Company, Dallas, Texas, as follows: 720 - -5/8" X 1/2" SC -PT meters, less connections, to be delivered @ 60 meters per "month -------------- $20,880.00 12 - -3/4" SC -Pt meters, less connections ---------------------- $ 556.56 12 - -1" Sc -Pt meters less connections ------------------------- $ 815.64 6 - -12" SC -ER meters, less connections------------------ - - - - -$ 930.00 6 - -2" SC -ER meters, less connections ------------------ - - - - - $ 1,380.00 Total---------- - - - - -- TT4 —,5762772-0 carried unanimously. Mr. Shelton and Mr. Gann presented the Preliminary Plat of the anglewood Northeast Subdivision (previously North Hillcrest Subdivision econd Filing). Mr. Shelton explained that the Planning Commission (on the second tat filed ) had recommended the following changes: 1. Change the name of the subdivision. 2. Change the names of the two streets (Mockingbird & Meadowlark). 3. That only one street be allowed to exit onto FM 988. 4. Apply for rezoning of commercial site. 5. A letter from Dr. Fain and Mr. Whiting stating that they would not hold the city responsible for any construction costs later on in Bluebonnet.. r. Shelton said that Mr. Moore had complied with these changes on this lat. Mr. Gann expalined that this plat is the third one submitted by Moore on this subdivision and this plat has not been presented to Planning Commission. Mayor Jones questioned how the city would get North Dale Avenue d if the property to the west of this plat was developed without facing onto North Dale Avenue. Mr. Gann explained that, in his opinion, this subdivision is to .e east of North Dale Avenue and the paving of North Dale Avenue will in the next subdivision to the west. He said he would not accept plat of the property to the west if it did not include the paving of rth Dale Avenue. Mr. Gann said there was a question concerning getting sewer and er to the commercial property shown on this plat which needs to be ked out. Also Lots 10 -16, shown on this plat, in the proposed North Hill - rest Subdivision were not shown on the North Hillcrest Subdivision reliminary plat or the final plat. They are not supposed to be in- luded in this subdivision, therefore, they should be taken off this lat. After more discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that s plat should go to the Planning Commission for their consideration these questions before the Council makes a decision. Mayor Jones said he did not understand why there was always some lems with the plats when the Subdivision Ordinance was clear, if it clear. Mr. Gann explained that the Developer needed to have more unication with personnel in the City Hall before they started their neers to drawing the plats, as is stated in the Subdivision Ordinance. �I I 125 Councilman Anderson reported that he had looked at the old white 969 Chevrolet Suburban ambulance as had been requested in the last eeting. He said the ambulance was completely worn out. It has been recked five times and the frame is bent. It is not safe to put on he road for a transfer, might be used in town for embergencies. Mr. nderson recommended the pruchase of a new ambulance. Mayor Jones advised that, based on Councilman Anderson's report, steps should be taken immediately to purchase anew ambulance. That 'he Councty should be contacted as they will be in on the bids and to see if they will apy their share. The City had budgeted $9500.00. i After more discussion, Councilman Ferguson moved, seconded by )uncilma Anderson, to invite bids for the purchase of a new ambulance. )tion carried unanimously. Mayor Jones read the following bids received for a microfilm eader for the Library: 1. Bell & Howell ----------------------------- $1,170.00 2. Eastman Kodak ----------------------------- $1,702.35 3. 3 M Company ------------------------------- $ 750.00- reconditioned Mr. Shelton advised that the Library Board had recommended the Bell Howell reader and they had offered to make up the difference between $800.00 budgeted and the $1,170.00 bid by Bell & Howell. After some discussion, Councilman McGee moved, seconded by Council - n Heath, to accept the bid of Bell & Howell for a microfilm reader the amount of $1,170.00 and to accept the gracious offer of the ary Board to contribute the difference. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Jones read the following 5 bids for 400 chairs and 8 chair es for the Recreation Hall: 1. Adirondack Chair Co.---------- - - - - -- $2444.00- chairs New York, New York 474..40 -chair caddies 2. Business & Industrial Furn.Co. - - - - -- $2620.00- chairs Atlanta, Ga. 528.16 -chair caddies 3. E. W. Woods Company ----------------- $3024.00- chairs Fort Worth, Tx. 1040.00 -chair caddies 4. Fidelity Products Company----- - - - - -- $2560.00- chairs Minneapolis, Minn. 671.60 -chair caddies 5. Stephenville Office Supply---- - - - - -- $2600.00- chairs Stephenville, Tx. 624.00 -chair caddies After some discussion, Councilman McGee moved, seconded by Council - Irwin, to accept the low bid of $2444.00 for 400 chairs and $474.40 8 chair caddies as submitted by the Adirondack Chair Co., New York, York. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Gann reported, in answer to Councilman Chamber's question 2!garding the "dip" in Garfield St. near the school, that the School Dard had met with an engineering firm and they are going to widen this rainage channel during the Christmas Holidays, then the "dip" will not a so deep. They filled in some today at the request of the City. Councilman Hammett said that he had noticed a lot of dogs running se around town and was wondering why. Mayor Jones also stated that had been receiving a lot of complaints in this area. They suggested s be checked out and if Officer Bentley needs some help, then hire some- , but someone should be available at all times to answer calls. Councilwoman Heath said she would like to take this opportunity to nk Mrs. Lohrmann, Director of the Senior Citizens Center, for all the k she has done in acquiring grants. They have received grant funding insulate and aircondition the Senior Citizens Center. Mayor Jones said agreed on behalf of the Council. There being no other business to come before the Council, Mayor Jones adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m. May k. ST: pity Secretary