HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-08-26 - Special City CouncilStephenville, Texas
August 26, 1971
The City Council met in a called meeting on the above date with Mayor Skipper pre-
siding and the following council members present: Charles Riggins, Don Metsgar,
Garland Loudermilk, Toby Stone and Raymond Anderson.
Mr. C. J. Collier, Jr. representing Lone Star Gas Co. appeared before the council
to discuss the tax valuation of Lone Star Gas Co. Mr. Collier objects to the
assessed value of $220,000.00 as set by the Board of Equalization. Mr. Collier
discussed at length the investment in the local gas distribution system and in con-
clusion proposed a total assessment of $185,720.00.
The following applications were received for City Judge:
James Henry Cox
Joe P. Hedrick
Ned Kemp
Leslie W. Grant
Each of the applicants were interviewed by the Council. The Council briefly dis-
cussed the hiring of a City Judge and it was agreed to consider this at a later date.
The Council agreed to invite Mr. E. A. Blanchard, Chairman of the Equalization Board,
to give a report on the tax valuation of Lone Star Gas Co. This is being done be-
fore any decision of tax valuation of Lone Star Gas is made for the 1971 tax year.
There being no other business at this time the Council stood adjourned, subject to
the Mayor's call.
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