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Home My WebLink About1970-07-07 - Regular City CouncilJuly 7, 1970 Stephenville, Texas The City Council met in regular session on the above date with the following present: Don Metsgar, Doug Smithey, Toby Stone, Jack Curtis, Mrs. Fred McCleskey, W. M. Irwin, and Mayor John Skipper presiding. Minutes of the last meetings were read and approved. Mr. Fred Burfeind appeared before the council and expressed his desire to purchase a portion of city land in the vicinity of the Bosque River on Washington street. Mayor Skipper pointed out that any city owned property would have to be advertised for competitive bids in order for it to be sold. The Mayor appointed Councilmen Loudermilk, Curtis, and Stone as a committee to study the matter.. Mayor Skipper called upon the various committee chairmen to report. Councilman Metsgar reported that the City- County Emergency Ambulance has been in service for a year making a total of 119 trips collecting 127 persons and that the ambulance service operation is exceeding its requirements. Councilman also reported that highway officials were making a study for the addition of signal lights and would report to the council. It was also reported that police officers would-be- required to be certified within a year of their employment after September 1,`1970. }� Councilman Metsgar made the motion, seconded by Councilman Curtis, that parking be NI-discontinued on the west side of the street on Graham up to Frey street. - Motion carried. Councilman Smithey had nothing to report. -i Councilwoman McCleskey reported a large number in attendance at the various activities for the summer at the City Park and also the Senior Citizen Center. It was also reported that the Center is now able to broadcast its programs. Mayor Skipper reported that he received a letter from Mr. R. T. Norwood requesting a junker vehicle ordinance for the city. It was referred to committee for study to present to the council at the next meeting. Councilmen Curtis, Irwin and Mrs. Fred McCleskey to form the committee. There was discussion on the current need for a City Planning Commission incorporated with the Zoning Board. Councilman Stone made the motion, seconded by Councilman Loudermilk, to appoint a City Planning Commission and after October incorporate the Zoning Board. The planning group consisting of 14 members with an additional 10 to form a 24 member group. Motion carried. Councilman Loudermilk made a motion seconddd by Councilman Stone that the Mayor so sign the Texas Aeronautic - AVr`ant ' agreement for the airport project. Motion carried. Councilman Curtis reported that the sanitation committee &termined -that dump ground operations cost $2500. per month and further study would be done to find a more economical means for city dump operations. Councilman Curtis reported a health problem on L street and that the Health Officer should be notified to investigate this matter. Councilman Curtis stated that a group is interested in establishing a downtown lake on the Bosque River and that it be granted an audience with'the council in the future to express their proposals for the project. Councilman Stone reported that resurfacing has been completed in the area west of Graham and north of Frey streets. - Councilman Stone made a motion seconded by Councilwoman McCleskey that the parking lot behind the Senior Citizens Center be paved now and meters installed later if so decided by the council. Motion carried. The motion was made also by Councilman Stone seconded by Councilman Curtis that the portion of Lennox and Lewis streets next to the Boy Scout acres property be paved at cost to the city. Motion carried. The Mayor and members of the council discussed the need for an independent survey concerning the need for low rent housing. Councilman Stone made a motion seconded by Councilman Loudermilk that personnel be hired to conduct a survey to dtermine the amount of sub - standard housing in the city and that the necessary funds be appropriated to pay for this survey. Motion carried. Councilman Curtis made a motion seconded by Councilman Metsgar that a town hall meeting be conducted to hear all final discussions on the low rent housing matter prior to August 7. Motion carried. There was some discussion on the $100. bid received from Mr. Howard Ross on the`Cu1p street property that has been closed and put up for sale. Mayor Skipper appointed Councilmen Metsgar, Smithey, and Loudermilk as a committee to study the property valuation of Culp street. ORDINANCE DECLARING THE PORTION OF WEST CULP STREET CROSSING BLOCK 33 OF THE SOUTHSIDE ADDITION IN STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS TO HAVE BEEN ABANDONED AS A STREET, ORDERING SAME VACATED AND CLOSED AND DIRECTING THAT STEPS BE TAKEN TO OFFER SAME FOR SALE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE: Section One That portion of West Culp Street shown on King's 1956 Map of Stephenville at Page 695 thereof and described as follows: All of Culp Street as shown by King's 1956 Map of said City that lies Westerly of U.S. Highways 67 and 377 (Loop) and this tract more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at the inter- section of the South line of Culp Street and East line of S. Sixth Ave. and at the NWC of a tract formerly conveyed to Howard Ross as Lot 5 -A in said Block 33, for the SWC of this; THENCE N 30 -11 W 50 ft with the E line of S. Sixth Ave to the former SWC of Lot 7 in said Block 33, a concrete right of way marker for corner; THENCE N 60 -01 E about 70 ft with the N line of old Culp Street t to the W line of the above mentioned highways; THENCE with the W line of said highway with a curve to the left a distance of about 90 ft to the S line of old Culp Street and N line of the former Lot 5 -A for the SEC of this; THENCE S 60 -01 W about 145 ft with the S line of old Culp Street and N line of the Howard Ross Lot 5 -A to the place of Beginning; is hereby declared to have been abandoned for street purposes and said portion of West Culp Street is hereby ordered vacated and closed as a street. Section Two In accordance with the charter provision of the City of Steph- enville relating to sale of City property, the City Secretary is hereby directed to make investigation of the above described land which has been closed as a city street and to report back to this City Council his evaluation of said land and the possibilities of selling same and the sale price to be received therefor so that the further procedure in connection with the sale of such land may be determined and ordered by this City Council. PASSED AND APPROVED this 2nd day of June, 1970. Mayor ATTEST: �� d / y 6GfitP,4 City Secretary 23 - -, Councilman Stone asked that the plumbing code be amended in order that poly -vinyl chloride pipe be used for house -to- service and force lines in the city, Mayor Skipper referred this matter to the plumbing board for study and to make their re- commendations at later date. Councilman Smithey made a motion seconded by Councilman Stone that a detailed study be made of the possible fromation of a city manager type government. Motion carried. }� The Mayor appointed Councilmen Smithey, Metsgar, and Stone as a committee to make this study and report to the council at a later date. Councilman Stone requested the council to reopen a matter concerning the refusal to him of a building permit for an accessory building before the .,main building was built, the action having been taken by a previous council.after reviewing the recommendations of the City Zoning Board. After Councilman Stone had made his state- ment concerning this matter, Councilman Curtis made a motion seconded by councilman Smithey that the council issue the permit and dismiss the law suit against the individual on this matter. The motion was defeated by a 4 against, 3 for vote. Councilman Irwin made a motion seconded by Councilman Loudermilk that the Zoning Board meet with the council in a called meeting to clarify the Zoning Board's interpretation of the zoning ordinance. Motion carried. City Secretary,Cates presented a preliminary plat drawn up by Mr. Seth Moore of a new addition north of the present Tanglewood Addition. Councilman Metsgar made the motion seconded by Councilman Irwin that the council approve the preliminary plat as presented. Motion carried. A cemetery plot map drawn up by Mr. Yantis was presented to the council. The map showed proposed plot sites on the cemetery land west of the sites now being used. The Mayor referred this to the cemetery committee for study. The council proceeded to consider competitive bids for the City's gasoline and fuel for the coming year. The following bids were received: GULF Regular --------- 1370 Premium- - - - - -- -.1570 Diesel ---------- 1250 Kerosene - - - - -- -.1580 TEXACO Regular- - - - - -- -.1436 Premium- - - - - -- -.1636 Diesel - - - - - -- -.1325 Kerosene - - - - -- -.1425 SINCLAIR Regular- - - - - -- -.1344 Premium-- - - - - -- -1575 Diesel ---------- 1216 Kerosene - - - - -- -.1366 PHILILIPS 66= Regular- - - - - -- -,15.6 Premium-- - - - - -- 18.16 Diesel--- - - - - -- 12.8 Kerosene- - - - - -- 14.8 CONTINENTAL= Regular- - - - - -- -.1317 Premium- - - - - -- -.1517 Diesel ---------- 1231 Kerosene - - - - -- -.1331 MOBIL Regular- - - - - -- -.1380 Premium- - - - - -- -.1580 Dies °el ---------- 1350 Kerosene - - - - -- -.1580 Councilman Loudermilk made the motion seconded by Councilman Metsgar to accept Continental Oil Co. as low bidder for supplier of fuels to the city for the coming year. Motion carried. It was also moved by Councilman Irwin seconded by Councilman Smithey to authorize the Director of Finance to transfer the necessary funds from the City Sales Tax Fund to the R & B Fund. Motion carried. There being no further business to consider the city council stood adjourned subject to the Mayor's call. Mayor ATT 2 City cretary