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Stephenville, Texas
F-1 December 2, 1969
�_J The City Council met in a regular meeting on the above date with Mayor Arthur
presiding and the following council members present: Don Metsgar, Robert Herrin,
Garland Loudermilk, Charles Riggins, W. M. Irwin, 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 meeting were read and approved.
Mr. Milam, representing Lone Star Gas Company appeared before the council stating that
he met with the committee and discussed the proposed gas rate increase.
The committee reported that the gas company was offered a 10% increase in rates,
and that Mr. Milam stated such increase would not be acceptable by Lone Star, Gas
Company.
Mr. Milam reported that he has contacted the Gas Company officials and they have
agreed on a 20.37% increase as a minimum that can be accepted at this time.
It was moved by Councilman Irwin, seconded by Councilman Loudermilk, that the
committee make a further study of the proposed rate increase. Motion carried
unanimously.
It was agreed to call Homer Hunter Associates and set up a meeting with a utility
rate expert.
Councilman Herrin discussed the purchase of a radio for the night watchman. It
was recomended to buy a base station and a walkie talkie. In doing this the equip-
ment could be used by water department and be used as an alternate communication
system for the police department.
It was moved by Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Loudermilk, to purchase
a a base station and walkie talkie at a cost of approximately $1800.00. Motion
carried on vote of 6 for, 1 against, 1 not voting.
Councilman Herrin stated that the policemen are not dog catchers and it the council
wants stray dogs picked up then a dog catcher should be hired.
It was agreed to place an ad in the newspaper that the city will hire a dog catcher/
Councilman Herrin reported that the Chief, City Secretary and himself have met with
the Highway Dept. concerning the new regulation on furnishing of traffic lights
on the highways within the city limits. The council would like to 'see the agreement
before signing.
Councilman Irwin had nothing to teport.
Councilman Anderson reported that the pipeline is near completion. Also reported
a need to increase the charge for water and sewer taps as the city has been loosing
money on the taps for some time.
It was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilwoman McCleskey, that the
charges for water and sewer taps be as follows:
5/8" water tap------------ - - - - -$ 55.00
3/4" water tap----------- - - - - -- 62.00
1" water tap---------- - - - - -- -- 90.00
1Y2" water tap------------ - - - - -- 235.00
2" water tap------------- - - - - -- 345.00
4" sewer tap------------- - - - - -- 30.00
6" sewer tap------------- - - - - -- 125.00
Motion carried.
Councilmen Metsgar and Riggins had nothing to report.
Councilwoman McCleskey reported that the recreation hall has been closed a few days
and the building has been painted and cleaned up.
It was moved by Councilman Curtis, seconded by Councilman Irwin, to advertise for
bids for a new dozer for the dump ground operation. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Cmwtis reported that the Sewer Committee has met and discussed the
garbage problem. There are no recommendations at this time.
It was moved by Councilman Irwin, seconded by Councilman Loudermilk, that the
extension of city limits be delayed for a perion of 3 months, to be taken up at
the regular meeting in March, 1970. Motion carried unanimously.
It was reported that the T.M.L. meeting will be held December 8th at Hurst. All
are invited to attend.
It was moved by Councilman Irwin, seconded by Councilman Curtis, to pay the $2,785.00
now due on the Master Plan. Motion carried unanimously.
Bids for Police Cars:
Bruner Chevrolet Co.: - - - - -- -Net difference trade 2 cars-- - - - - -- $3,350.00
Turbo Hydromatic $24.50 extra per unit. i
Parker Motor Co: ----- - - - - -- -Net difference per unit------ - - - - -- 2,046.00
It was moved by Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Irwin, to accept
the bid of Bruner Chev. Co. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Councilman Loudermilk, seconded by Councilwoman McCleskey, to
accept the bid of Stephenville Bank and Trust Company for keeping of city funds
for the ensuing year. Motion carried unanimously.
Bids were opened on insuring the city owned equipment to comply with state law
that is effective January 1, 1970. These bids were refered to Fire Committee
for study and report back to the council.
The council discussed the request for adjustment of city tax on Crockett Hall.
City Attorney explained that in view of the fact that the property was sold to
the State of Texas within the year there is a statute that covers this and the
request will be in order.
It was moved by Councilman Loudermilk, se.conded'by Councilman Riggins, to authorize
adjustment on 1969 city tax of the Crockett Hall property. Amount of such adjust-
ment $425.71. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Councilman Loudermilk, seconded by Councilman Riggins, to sustain
the Zoning Board in their recomendation and zoning be changed from Residence 1
to Residence 2 on property as follows: beginning at corner of west Tarleton
street and Columbia street, then north to west Sloan street, then west to Race
street, then south to west Tarleton street and east to place of beginning.
Motion carried Unanimously.
There being no other business at this time, the co 1 stood adjourned, subject
to the Mayor's call.
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