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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-07-16 - Special City CouncilREGULAR SESSION - TUESDAY JULY 16, 1974 - 7:00 A.M. DINING ROOM, .RAMADA- INN - STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS The City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas, met in regular session, Tuesday, July 16, 1974, at .7:00 A.M., with Mayor Donald R. Jones present and presiding. Councilmen Roy McCoy, Neal.Guthrie, Jim Chambers, Raymond Anderson, W. M. (Bill) Irwin, and Larry Hammett were present. Absent were Councilmen Charles Riggins and Jesse Sexton. Others attending were City Administrator Marshall L. Shelton, Director of Public Works R. Y. Gann, City Secretary Joyce Pemberton, City Attorney Joseph Chandler, City Inspector Gene Lookingbill, Mr. E.L. Stephens, Chairman of the Electrical Board, and Dr. Robert Walker. Mayor Jones asked Mr. E. L. Stephens to brief the Council on the recommended amendment to the Electrical Code. Mr. Stephen's explained that the National Electric Code will allow nonmetalic shiethed cable in a multi- family dwelling of a wood frame con- struction, not to exceed two storys in height. It was the consensus of the Electrical Board to recommend to the City Council to amend the city's Electrical Code accordingly. Councilman Irwin moved to adopt the Electrical Code amendment as recommended by the Electrical Board. Councilman McCoy made the second. Motion carried unanimously. ELECTRICAL CODE AMENDMENT #1 Section 1, Article 36 -- PLACES OF PUBLIC /AS'SEMBLY After the words "Multi- Family Dwelling" add: of more than two story construction, or of masonry wall`:construction. #2 Add the following.to clarify code interpretation: 1 -36A Nonmetalic shiethed cable may be used as branch circuit con- ductors in multi - family dwellings of wood frame construction, and` not exceeding two (2), stories in height. There shall be a fused main disconnect device installed at each meter and a panel for each individual apartment in the building, installed in the apartment which it serves. In the event that a branch circuit is installed in an apartment other than the one it serves, this circuit or cir- cuits shall be installed in conduit. Mayor Jones asked Dr. Robert Walker representing the Historical Society to explain to the Council a building project they are requesting. Dr. Walker explained that the Board of the Stephenville Historical House Museum had voted to construct an H- shaped barn building of two modules of about 392 sq. feet each, plus a connecting breezeway of ap- proximately 441 sq. feet, to yield a building of 1,225 sq. feet of rough sawn cedar boards battened with red cedar shingles, to resemble a barn of the 1870's, to be constructed behind and slightly to the west of the stone building now used for the museum to produce additional storage space and meeting rooms. The interiors to be finished in stages as money allows. ° After discussion, Councilman Irwin moved that the Historical Society be permitted to construct the above described building on city property. Councilman Chambers made the second. Motion carried unanimously. The Council discussed the sale of city property located close to the airport to the Industrial Foundation. It was the consensus of the Council not to sell this property. Councilman Irwin reported for the Airport Committee that he had asked Mr. Phillip Hale to give an estimate on the cost of some repairs of the building at the airport. Mr. Hale gave an estimate of $1,100.00 to put on • new roof, a new ceiling in the office, repair ceiling in restroom, install • bulletin board, paint the inside of the office, repair and paid the out- side of the office. After discussion, Councilman moved to have Phillip Hale proceed with the above repairs on the basis of his estimate, this assuming he can do the repairs for the estimated $1,100.00. Councilman Guthrie made the second. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Jones presented for discussion the Senior Citizens Savings Account. Councilman Irwin moved to divide the money between the two clubs on a 50150 basis. Mayor Jones asked City Attorney Joseph Chandler for comments. Mr. Chandler explained that when this was in the court, the Judge had stated that the City should have the money but,had no legal basis to award it to the City. That the source of the money was mostly from the sale of quilts, paid for from funds that were raised there and that the people who made the quilts were paid salaries for working there. This was the main position of the City. Mayor Jones raised the question of the legality of giving away City funds. Mr. Chandler said the courts would recognize a settlement in order that it be paid out in accordance with the settlement. The division of the funds would have to be an agreement between the City and the other party. Mr. Chandler also said there were no legal problems if the court authorized it in a judgment. After more discussion, Councilman Guthrie seconded the motion of Councilman Irwin to authorize the City Attorney to_ compromise the law- suit, if he can, on a split basis. It was also established that these funds would be given to the Stephenville Senior Citizens Center in addition to their yearly bud- get funds. Mayor Jones called for a vote on the above motion. The motion carried as follows: AYES: Councilmen Chambers, Guthrie, Anderson, Irwin, Hammett and McCoy. NAYS: Mayor Donald R. Jones. i I Mayor Jones reported that a rate increase has been requested by Bill Bledsoe for the garbage service. The request is to increase the rates on residential to $2.75 from $2.30 or as an alternative, the people furnish their own plastic bags and curb service instead of house service. Mayor Jones appointed a committee of Councilmen Irwin, Hammett, Guthrie and Chambers, with Councilman Irwin as Chairman, to meet with Mr. Shelton for study on this proposal. There being no other business, ATTEST: Cit Secretary the meeting adjourned at 8 :00 A.M. Mayor 15:0