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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-06-02 - Regular City CouncilStephenville, Texas June 1, 1971 The City Council met in a regular meeting on the above date with Mayor Skipper pre- siding and the following council members present: Charles Riggins, Don Metsgar, Garland Loudermilk, Doug Smithey, W. M. Irwin, Toby Stone, Raymond Anderson and Mrs. Fred McCleskey. Others present were: Director of Public Works Gann, Director of Parks Isham, Fire Marshall Ferguson, Chief of Police Cornell, and City Attorney Chandler. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. Mr. J. A. Wallace representing Senior Citizens appeared before the council and gave special invitations to council members to join the Senior Citizens. It was pointed out that persons need not be 60 years old to have membership in the organization. Mr. Bob Davis representing Republic National Life Insurance Company appeared before the council and discussed increasing benefits of the present group policy covering city employees. Council members were given copies of the proposal. This was refered to the previously appointed committee. Mr. Jack Cox appeared before the council stating that recent rains have flooded his and other property owners' garages located on Rowland street. This situation has become worse due to opening of streets in South Tanglewood Addition. Mr. Cox asked the City to help correct this flooding problem. The Mayor appointed Councilmen Loudermilk, Anderson and Stone a committee to look into the problem on Rowland street. Mr. Seth Moore, Jr. appeared before the council and presented final plats and field notes of South Tanglewood Addition requesting that the plat be accepted and the addition be taken into city limits. City Attorney was asked to prepare an ordinance annexing the South Tanglewood Addition. Councilman Loudermilk had nothing to report. Councilman Stone reported that the airport runway is almost complete except some work on the shoulders. Councilmen Metsgar and Riggins had nothing to report. Councilwoman McCleskey reported all is going real well in Park and Recreation programs and Senior Citizens programs. Councilman Irwin reported that 2 firms have presented proposals to do the city audit. This was refered to Finance Committee. The following nominations were made for Mayor Pro -Tem: Garland Loudermilk Raymond Anderson It was moved by Councilwoman McCleskey, seconded by Councilman Irwin, that nominations cease. Motion carried unanimously. The following votes were received: Raymond Anderson 4 Garland Loudermilk 5 Garland Loudermilk was declared Mayor Pro -Tem. RM A request was made for a change of the committee system as set out in the last regular meeting of the council. The Mayor suggested that he be given additional 9 9 Y 9g 9� time to study the matter. Councilman Riggins stated that the new council has been in office 2 months and - feels that some immediate action should be taken in order that the committees may accomplish some of the things that need to be done. City Attorney Chandler stated that the delinquent tax suit has been filed against Neblett and King and that Mr. Charles Neblett has stated that he will answer for all parties as soon as citation has been served. Such citation will be served. Councilman Loudermilk reported that he has checked with engineers concerning a lake on the Bosque. It was reported that the cost of looking into this would be between $1500.00 and $2000.00. It was moved by Councilman Loudermilk, seconded by Councilman Metsgar that all possibilities of a lake on the Bosque be looked into. Motion carried by vote of 5 for and 3 against. Councilman Loudermilk also reported that the golf course owner has asked for use of 1 dump truck and a loader to assist in repair at the golf course. It was moved by Councilman Loudermilk, seconded by Councilman Irwin to have some dirt hauled to the golf course. Motion carried by vote of 7 for and 1 against. Councilman Anderson reported that a complaint has been received from property owners on west Sloan street. The Lone Star Gas Co. replaced some lines and did not replace the brick street, but patched it with asphalt. The property owners insist that these brick be back in the street. City Secretary stated that this has been looked into and no one knows how to re- place brick in the streets where they will blend in and stay. The Gas Co. has been contacted and it was clearly pointed out the city requirements for replacing streets that have been torn up. The Gas Co. was told that if they do not repair streets to city specifications then the city crew will fix them and bill the gas company for repairs. It was moved by Councilman Smithey, seconded by Councilman Health Officer look into the reported unsanitary condition and Grocery located at intersection of north Graham street Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Councilman Riggins, seconded by Councilman $6,000.00 from the City Sales Tax Fund to the City Street Fund. Motion carried unanimously. There being no other business at this time the to the Mayor's call. ATTEST: P, , tie Cit4_-Sedret ary Metsgar that City at Self Service Station and Lingleville road. Stone to transfer Improvements Warrants count4l stood adjourned, subject / Ma'