HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-09-03 - Special City CouncilStephenville, Texas
September 3, 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, Doug Smithey, W. M. Irwin, Toby Stone and Mrs. Fred McCleskey.
Mr. E. A. Blanchard, Chairman of Equalization Board, appeared before the Council
at the request of the Council. Mr. Blanchard presented each of the council members
a copy of reports concerning the rendition of taxes by Lone Star Gas Co. This re-
port was discussed in detail and the council members asked questions concerning the
report and rendition proceedures of other utility companies.
Mr. Blanchard in conclusion stated that should the council feel that the rendition
as recommended by the Board of Equalization be out of line then upon request of the
council the Board would be called back into session to reconsider the rendition of
Lone Star Gas Co.
It was then moved by Councilman Loudermilk, seconded by Councilwoman McCleskey, to
accept the report of the Equalization Board that rendition for 1971 of Lone Star
Gas Co. be $220,000.00 for the year 1971. Motion carried by vote of six for, one
against.
It was recommended by the Council that all utility companies be required to furnish
a copy of all improvements to the Tax Collector. each year and that these be made
available to the Equalization Board.
The Council asked the City Administrator to contact the County and School in an
attempt to get them to share the cost of appraisal of all utility companies.
The Council briefly discussed the applicants for City Judge. Then each council
member voted for the applicant of their choice by writing the name and placing same
in a hat. A canvass of which shows following results:
J. P. Hedrick--- - - - - -- 2 votes
Ned Kemp-------- - - - - -- 6 votes
"It was then moved by Councilman Riggins, seconded by Councilman Stone, that Ned
Kemp be appointed City Judge on a six months trial basis. Motion carried ,unanimously
There being no other business at this time the Council stood adjourned, subject to the
Mayor's call.
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