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REGULAR SESSION - TUESDAY
NNE 3, 1975
CHAMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL, CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS
The City Council met in Regular Session Tuesday, June 3, 1975 at 7:00 P.M.
in the Council Chamber at City Hall, City of Stephenville, Texas with Mayor
Donald R. Jones present and presiding. Councilmen W. M. Irwin, Roy McCoy, CharlEs
Riggins, Raymond Anderson, Jesse Sexton, and Neal Guthrie. were< present. Council-
men Jim Chambers and Larry Hammett were absent.
Others attending the meeting were City Administrator Marshall Shelton,
Director of Public Works R. Y. Gann, Chief of Police Mike Watkins, City Attorney
Joseph Chandler, City Inspector Gene Lookingbill, Administrative Aide Kurt
Ackerman, and City Secretary Joyce Pemberton. (Attached is a list of others at-
tending).
There being no additions, corrections or deletions, Councilman Sexton moved
to approve the minutes of the two previous meetings. Councilman Irwin made the
second. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Jones explained that the city limits extension had been discussed at
several previous meetings. The status now is for the Council to instruct the
City Attorney to prepare the ordinance, if they desire to proceed with the ex-
tension, which will be introduced at a later meeting.
Mayor Jones explained the procedure to be followed according to the City
Charter.
After discussion, Councilman Irwin moved to instruct the City Attorney to
prepare an ordinance for the extension of the city limits according to the metes
and bounds of property description as presented by the surveyors, Eugene Angerman
and Wayne Graham. Councilman Guthrie made the second. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Marty Wrinkle spoke before the Council in behalf of the citizens in and
around the areas of Spring Branch, the Airport and East Road, that are opposed to
the annexation. Mr. Wrinkle also stated that he had a list of 56 names of persons
against the annexation, mainly, due to the lack of city services the city would
be able to provide at this time.
Mr. Wrinkle asked the Council, in making their ordinance, to consider omitting
this area from the proposed annexation.
Mayor Jones ecplained that, probably, the ordinance would be inclusive of all
areas that was surveyed on the basis of what they intended to do, then will have
a public hearing in accordance with the City Charter, then if the council sees
fit, alter or amend that ordinance as written.
Mr. Wrinkle also said he would like to clarify that his family nor the family
of Don Bingham are not at all interested in any incorporation efforts in this
area.
Mr. Dan Wolfe came before the Council explaining that he had some views and
recommendations he would like to share with the Council concerning the city limit
extensions, but would come back at the public hearing. Mr. Wolfe said he would
put these recommendations in written form and get them to the Council before the
public hearing.
Mr. Wolfe said he was not objecting to the city limit extension, but did want
to share his views and recommendations with the Council.
Mr. Dean Cox, Chairman of the Zoning Board, came before the Council to explain
and answer any questions the Council might have regarding the following recommendations
of the Zoning Board:
1. Sign for Pizza Hut.
2. Addition to building at corner of W. Tarleton and Clinton owned by Charles
Wartes.
3. Rezone Pat Hudgins property.
4. Issuance of building permit for a house on back of Sturdivant Property
at the corner of Pecan and Isla.
After considerable discussion, the Council took the following action:
Councilman Anderson moved to grant Mr. C. G. Sanders permission to erect a
75 foot sign of the non blinking type in front of and next to the Pizza Hut.
Councilman Irwin made the second. Motion carried by a vote of 5 for, 1 against.
Councilman Sexton voted against.
Councilman Irwin moved to grant Mr. Charles Wartes permission to add a walk -in
type cold storage vault to the west side of the building located at 1004 W. Tarleton.
Councilman McCoy made the second. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Sexton moved to publish notice of a public hearing on the
change of zoning from R1 to B2 of Lot 6, Block 35, Southside Addition, City
of Stephenville, Texas, which is the Pat Hudgins Property located at 890
Alexander Road. Councilman Guthrie made the second. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Irwin moved to grant permission to issue a building permit for a
residence type house to be built on the back of Lot 1, Block 3, Poulter Addition,
City of Stephenville, Texas. Councilman Sexton explained that this property
had sold. Councilman Irwin withdrew his motion.
Mayor Jones explained that the plans and specifications for the new fire
station have been prepared and are now ready to authorize the invitations of
bids.
Councilman Irwin moved to suthorize the invitation of bids on basis of spec-
ifications for the new Fire Station. Councilman Sexton made the second. Motion
carried unanimously.
Chairman of the Warner Cable TV Rate Increase Committee Charles Riggins
stated that his committee rec3mmended that the following rate increase be granted:
1.
Initial Installation from
$12.50
to
$15.00
2.
Primary Connections from
6.00
to
7.00
3.
2nd or additional sets from
1.00
to
1.50
4.
Reconnect Charge from
5.00
to
7.50
The above increases are approximately 50% of the amount requested
Councilman Riggins put the above recommendations into a motion, seconded by
Councilman Guthrie. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RATES FOR THE RENDITION OF COMMUNITY TELEVISION
SERVICE IN THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The following bids were received for the purchase of a new fire truck:
BIDDERS
ONE TRUCK
TWO TRUCKS
W. A. Neel Association
$45,895.00
$915500.00
The Boardman Co.
Rt. 1, Box 168
West, Texas
Simms Fire Equipment Co.
459563.00
909326.00
P.O. Box 2276 (different
tire45,604.00
90,408.00
San Antonio, Texas
Fire Apparatus Co.
41,950.00
83,500.00
1708 East Scott
Wichita Falls, Texas
Arlington Equipment Co.
44,56 -2.00
88,926.00
Ailington, Texas
Fire Trucks, Inc.
47,393.00
94,000.00
Mount Clemens, Michigan
Howe Fire Apparatus Co.
499820.00
999640.00
Anderson, Indiana
Luverne Fire Apparatus Co.
48,290.00
959580.00
Luverne, Minnesota
Chairman of the Fire Truck Committee Jesse Sexton stated that his committee
had not had a chance to look at these bids to see if they meet specifications and
recommends that the Council postpone action at this time and call a special meet-
ing at a later date to award bids.
Mr. Richard Oldham of The Fire Apparatus Co. of Wichita Falls, Texas, ex-
plained that his bid was a 10 day firm price bid from 6 -3 -75. '
Mayor Jones asked Councilman Sexton to have his committee check these bids
within this time limit.
After considerable discussion, Councilman Sexton moved to make Oxford Street
one way east to Virginia Street and Virginia Street one way south to Tarleton
Street. Councilman McCoy made the second. Motion carried unanimously.
After some discussion, Councilman McCoy moved to adopt the Truck Route
Ordinance as presented on first reading. Councilman Irwin made the second. Motion
carried unanimously.
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has been grantc.,d a franchise to operate and i iai_nta.in a com:imnity
television service- in the City of Stephenville,
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S'iCTTCY T7,, ?1.1 rates and char is exacted. by the Com any
shall be fair, reascnablc, just and unifor:), and shall at al?-
times be consistent with Co :aDanyls :increased operat, I a. rd
caj.3_ta.J_ costs, and a :sc'zct'1Ale of rates and charges ,sha 11 be
filed with the City Council and 1,21ust be a,3Proved by the City
C ounC LI in Clue Proces s public The CO :F?r.any sha' l
have the ri.rht to revise its sc',ae('uJ_e of charges, subject to the
a; " : ;proval of the City CoUucil :i -n a d.ue 3rocess public y3rocce..''.inz,
which apl-roval. stall net be unreasonable i- .itheld. or delayed..
The Com any herein, its c.„ployees and; servants, shall have.
the rig-lit a.n..c o:k solicit -nqg subscribers to the service
to be furnis?: >.cd by Ce_ay� any, ._. d to r. ecci_vc fro;;l e,act.- of such
3ui;1sC1'1be1's, the SuIil of Fifteen f:_olla.rs tc cover t' :e, CC ii- : -,anyt
cx3en ;', ^_ of coz ;nect,inl� such suhscri_,3er to Coe :_ any s :systc.n, and
the a.dcfition8.l o:l cunt due to cover th.e charge o.larle to each such
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subscriber for the :first siaontr.. i e service furnished by os,? zany.
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f.0 ,- ,)anyt s subscrii -hers for t.-.,c re- -ml-ar subscriber scrvi_ce- to be
furnishe,,' by Co ;,nF -any, tile- followin su.;is each month, yab'.a in
advance:
(a) x;7.00 per niontth for one
'b) 1,50 per :.onth for to
vision setts in the sar:_e
(c) A char; e of ` ;i7.5.0 :shall
television set in buildin'
second or any additional tele-
household. or buildin.-
be charted to reconnect
PASSED AND APPROVED this 3rd day of June, 1975, effective
July 1, 1975.
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ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE BY THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING TRUCK ROUTES
THROUGH THE CITY; THE DESIGNATION OF CERTAIN STREETS AS ESTABLISHED TRUCK
ROUTES; PROVIDING FOR ERECTION OF TRUCK ROUTE SIGNS; IMPOSING PENALTIES AND
CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS:
Mayor Jones asked the Council to Lead and study the Heating & Airconditioning
Code and it will be on the next agenda for action..
Mayor Jones asked if there was any old or new business to discuss at this
time. There being none, Mayor Jones called a closed session at 8;30 P.M.
At 9:00 P.M., Mayor Jones reopened the meeting to the public. After dis-
cussion in the closed session, the .following action was taken;
Councilman Sexton moved to authorize Mayor Jones to send a letter to the
Chamber of Commerce in regard to the commitments the _City will make on the ex-
tension of water and sewer lines on the Dublin Highway. Councilman Anderson
made the second. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Irwin moved to try to negotiate for an easement for a sewer line
across the Sharp Property. In the event Mr. Shelton cannot get an easement, to
file a condemnation suit. Councilman Riggins made the second. Motion carried
unanimously.
Ifr. Shelton explained that Mr. & Mrs. Sharp had been offered 20� per foot
for an easement. City Attorney Chandler suggested renewing the offer.
Councilman Irwin moved that the City accept the donation of land from Mrs.
Jennie Ewers and accept the deed with the city paying the surveying costs and
any other costs that might be involved. Councilman McCoy made the second.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Council discussed having the Loving Care Nursing Home clean up their
property which is located behind Overhill Drive. The residents on Overhill are
complaining that this is a fire hazard and a sanitation problem. Loving Care
Nursing Home claims they do not have the money to have this done.
After considerable discussion, it was the consensus of the Mayor and Council
to authorize Mr. Shelton to give the property owner 10 days notice in writing to
get this property cleaned up. If this is not done, the City is to clean it up and
charge the Loving Care Nursing Home for it.
Fire Marshall Ferguson said the Fire Department will help with the clean up.
There being no other business,
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;City Secretary
the meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M.
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