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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-11-04 - Regular City Council5 Stephenville, Texas November 4, 1969 The City Council met in a regular meeting on the above date with Mayor Arthur presiding and the following council members present: Robert Herrin, Don Metsgar, Garland Loudermilk, Charles Riggins, Jack Curtis, Raymond Anderson and Mrs. Fred McCleskey. Others present were Director of Public Works Gann, Fire Marshall Ferguson, Chief Cornell and City Attorney Chandler.' Minutes of previous meetings were read and approved. Mrs. T. P. Tackett appeared before the council in reguard to tax valuation of Tackett Manufacturing Company. The value was more than last year and the equipment is the same. Mrs Tackett asked that value be lowered to same as last year. It was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Curtis, that tax valuation of Tackett Mfg. be adjusted to $2500.00 for the year of 1969. Motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Angie Welch appeared before the council asking that the penalty, interest, and cost be cancelled on her delinquent tax. It was explained to Mrs. Welch that the city council has no authority to cancel the penalty, interest and cost on taxes. Mr. W. N. Brown appeared before the council and presented a plat of the land at intersection of Harbin Drive and Lingleville Road. There are plans to build a loop in this area and the land needed for right of way is owned by Industrial Foundation. It was requested that the city deed to the Industrial Foundation an equal amount of land located south of the l.__. proposed loop. i Councilman Riggins excused himself from the meeting while the above was discussed and voted upon. It was moved by Councilman Loudermilk, seconded by Councilwoman McCleskey, to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that the Mayor, Jack Arthur, is hereby authorized to execute deed on the following described land: -x BEING out of the John Blair Survey, Erath County, Texas, Abstract No. 32, and being a part of a tract of land conveyed by J. H. Cage to the City of Stephenville by deed recorded in Volume 73, page 615 of the Deed Records of Erath County, Texas; BEGINNING at a point for a corner in the east property line of a tract of land conveyed to Seth Moore, Jr., at al by deed recorded in Volume 431, Page 324 of the Deed Records of Erath County, said point being in the south right of way line of proposed F.M. Highway No. 988 and lying 30 -48 E, 621.53 feet along the east property line of the above described Seth Moore, Jr. et al tract from a southwest corner of a tract of land conveyed to the City of Stephenville by deed recorded in Volume 374, Page 473 of the Deed Records of Erath County! THENCE N 77 -22 E, 227.39 feet along the south right of way line of proposed F.M. Highway No. 988 to a point for a corner in the west right of way line of F.M. _ Highway No. 2215, 50.00 feet westerly and normal to centerline survey station ( 24135.35 on F.M.2215; THENCE S 30 -18 E. 370.61 feet along the west right of way line of said F.M. Highway No. 2215 to a point for a corner; THENCE S 59 -12 E, 212.82 feet to a point for a corner in the east property line of the said Seth Moore, Jr. at al tract; THENCE N 30 -48 W, 441.50 feet along the east property line fo the said Seth Moore, Jr., at al tract to the place of beginning, containing 2,0 acres of land; conveying same to Stephenville.Industrial Foundation, for and in exchange of a tract of land to be conveyed to the City of Stephenville by said Stephenville Industrial Foundation in exchange therefor, said deed to be in the name of the City of Stephenville by the Mayor and attested by the City Secretary, and to contain a provision that no lien, expressed or implied is retained in said deed by virtue of same being made in exchange for lands from Stephenville Industrial Foundation. Motion carried for above resolution unanimously. City Attorney Chandler pointed out that the Industrial Foundation should contact their attorney to determine if the city can give a sufficient title. Mr. Milam of Lone Star Gas Co. appeared before the council and discussed the proposal for a gas rate increase. This increase over all would be 25.2 per cent. The Mayor appointed Councilman Anderson chairman, Councilman Loudermilk and Councilman Irwin as a committee to study the proposed rate increase and report at the next meeting. Mr. Tommy King appeared before the council and presented maps showing the proposed area to be annexed to the city. It was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Riggins to instruct City Attorney to prepare an ordinance extending city limits as recommended by the committee and shown on maps perpared by Mr. King. ru Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Dan Allmon appeared before the council and read ordinances approving estimates for contractors on water works improvements. It was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilwoman McCloskey, to adopt an ordinance approving estimate number 2 of Bella Company for water works improvements. Motion carried unanimously. (Said ordinance being attached to and becoming a part of these minutes). It was moved by Counilman Loudermilk, seconded by Councilman Anderson, to adopt an ordinance approving estimate number 1 of Allmon and Company for financial service of water works improvements warrants. Motion carried unanimously. (Said ordinance being attached to and becoming a part of these minutes). Mr. Ed New and Fred Thayer of Ernst and Ernst Auditors, appeared before the council and presented the annual audit. Councilman Metsgar reported that the committee is working on an electric code but have not completed the work. Fire Marshall reported the need to extend the fire limits so there will be control of the buildings in the outlying areas of the city. Councilman Riggins reported that Mrs. N. T. Mulloy and John Carpenter has contacted him in regard to tax valuations on their property. These were discussed and no adjustment for 1969 tax was made. It was suggested that these property owners render their property, then if necessary meet with the Equalization Board. Councilwoman McCleskey also reported that the Park Committee has applied for Federal Aiii in the maintenance department on an 80% and 20% basis. Councilman Loudermilk reported that the hangar for city airport has been ordered and should be delivered soon. Councilman Loudermilk also reported a need to furnish the night watchman a 2 way radio Councilman Herrin reported that the P.T.A. has asked for a patrolman at the school. It was noted that some cities have installed large flashing lights and signs at school crosswalks which help control traffic when the crosswalks are being used. It was pointed out that most of the traffic problems is created by parents cars during the opening and closing of school. Councilman Anderson reported that the water department is in good shape. Councilman Curtis reported that the owners of the golf course have asked the city to remove certain deed restrictions in order that a loan can be secured for improvements to the golf couse. No action was taken. The council discussed the insurance on all city vehicles that will be required by Jan. 1, 1970. It was agreed to take bids and discuss at the next regular meeting. A preliminary plat of the Humberson subdivision was presented. The plat as revised has —' been approved by the city planning commission. I N, It was moved by Councilman Curtis, seconded by Councilman Riggins, to approve the preliminary plat of the Humberson subdivision as amended. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Loudermilk, seconded by Councilwoman McCloskey, to employ �K Ernst and Ernst Auditors for the coming year. Motion carried unanimously. There being no other business at this time the council adjourned, subject to the Mayor's call. — r ATTEST: ,V,� & Cit Sectetar . Y or