HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-01-05 - Regular City Council38 Stephenville, Texas
January 5, 1971
The City Council met in a regular meeting with Mayor Skipper presiding and the following ---
council members present: Don Metsgar, Garland Loudermilk, Doug Smithey, W. M. Irwin,
Jack Curtis, Toby Stone and Mrs. Fred McCleskey.
Others present were Director of Public Works Gann, Director of Parks Isham, Fire Marshall
Ferguson, Chief Cornell and City Attorney Chandler.
Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved
Mr. Charles Ratliff,appeared before the council stating that he purchased lot 6, block
152, City Addition in March, 1969. Mr. Ratliff stated that the property was owned by
a church from 1965 until he purchased the property. The city has taxes due for years
1965 to date and Mr. Ratliff asked the tax be cancelled for the years the church owned
the property. This was refered to the Finance Committee.
The following members of the Planning Commission appeared before the council: Mrs.
Whitacre, Mrs. Dorris, Mr. Maguire, Mr. Trogden, Mr. Cawyer and Mr. Porter. Mr. Maguire
presented a report and reomendations to the council. Several comments were made con-
cerning the report:
`\ It was moved by Councilman Irwin seconded by Councilman Loudermilk that the city accept
}--the comprehensive development plan prepared by Hunter Associates. Motion carried un-
animously.
Councilman Metsgar stated that he understood when the ambulance service was set up the
ambulance was not to leave the county. Recently there have been requests for the am-
bulance to take persons to Hico and the Chief of Police refused to go. Councilman
Metsgar asked that the council establish a policy that would cover the extent that the --i
ambulance will be used.
This was discussed and some council members feel the extent of use of the ambulance
should be up to the judgment of the driver and the council should back up the driver's
decision.
Councilman Smithey reported that Mrs. Purvis has taken over the job at City Library and
issued an invitation for all to visit the library.
Fire Marshall Ferguson reported that 41 runs have been made in the past month.
It was moved by Councilman Smithey seconded by Councilman Metsgar that the following
policy be adopted concerning city cemetary:
1. Price per grave space for persons residing in the city be $200.00
2. Price per grave space for persons residing out of city but in Erath
county be $225.00
`3. Price per grave space for persons residing out of the county $250.00/
4. Develop 1 acre at a time of cemetary land.
5. One fourth (%) of sale of lots go into cemetary fund, 'three fourth (3/4)
of sale of lots go into a savings accounts. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilwoman McCleskey reported that 8,950 had taken part in Park and Senior Citizens
programs the past month. Also reported the Cornelia Graves Center is back in operation
and that she will meet with them and help continue the program.
Councilman Loudermilk had nothing to report.
Councilman Curtis reported that an attempt was made to call a meeting of the Sanitation _I
Committee but some of the members were out of town. The Mayor asked the Sanitation
Committee to makeo®recomendation to the council.
Councilman Irwin ",reported that he has an appointment to meet with Commissioner's Court
next Monday to discuss the hauling of caliche at the airport.
The following bids were received for Station Wagon for the fire dept.
Bruner Chev. Co. $3,572.75
Herrin Motor Co. $3,478.61
were
The bids ere refered to the fire committee.
It was moved by Councilman Metsgar seconded by Councilman Loudermilk to authorize the
—Mayor to sign an agreement with Texas Highway Dept. to furnish traffic lights in the
city. Motion carried unanimously. ,
It was moved by Councilman Irwin seconded by Councilman Stone that the following
recomendations of Zoning Commission and Adjustment be adopted upon this the final
—�— reading: That zoning be changed from Business 2, to Residence 1 of property known as
1 Morgan Subdivision of lot 1, block 94, City Addition and described as follows:
Beginning at corner of north 011ie street and Lingleville road, then east to lot line of lot 1,
Block 94, City Addition, then south to west Park street, then west to north 011ie,street
and north to place of beginning, Also that accessory buildings shall not exceed 400 sq. ft.
of floor area, excluding garages and servants quarters. For further information see
section 11, paragraph 7 of Zoning Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Councilman Irwin seconded by Councilman Metsgar to accept the following
recomendation of Zoning Commission and Adjustment Board: That due to the number of property
owners who object to the Chaseap✓' EEof zoning of property bounded on the east by Belknap street,
the north by Collins street, the west by Race street and south by Sloan street, the zoning
remain Residence,l as presently zoned. Also should a developer present detailed plans for
building in the area then zoning be reconsidered. Motion carried unanimously.
After discussion it was agreed the Senior Citizens station wagon may get gasoline at city
pumps and pay for same.
Tax Collector asked that council be thinking about someone to appoint for Board of Equalization
for this year.
Councilman Smithey reported there are some houses that appear to be abandoned and would
like to know if something can be done about them.
City Attorney agreed to check into this and report to the council.
It was moved by Councilman Loudermilk seconded by Councilman Irwin to appropiate $400.00
to continue removal of junk cars from the city. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Irwin asked that the cost of a walking Trail at the park be looked into also
if funds are available to pay for the city portion of the trail.
There being no other business at this time the council stood adjourned, subject to the
Mayor's call.
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City Secretary