HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-01-07 - Regular City CouncilStephenville, Texas
January 7, 1968
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,
Garlan Loudermilk, Charles Riggins, Telefus Cawyer, 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.
Mr. Dan Almon appeared before the council and read an ordinance authorizing
issuance of Bonds.
It was moved by Councilwoman McCleskey, seconded by Councilman Loudermilk, to
adopt an ordinance authorizing issuance of Bonds in the amount of $224,000.00.
Motion carried unanimously. (Said ordinance being attached to and becoming a part
of these minutes).
Mr. E. A. Blanchard appeared before the council and discussed a proposed ordinance r
regulating mobile home parks.
The Mayor asked the council members to study the proposed ordinance and it will
be taken up at the next regular meeting.
Councilmen Metsgar had nothing to report.
Councilwoman McCleskey reported that all activities of the recreation program
have large attendance, and work is being done on the Senior Citizen'Prog,ram.
Also reported that there are 4 lots for sale back of the large pavtllion and the
owners are asking $7,200. for these lots. This was referred to the park committee
for study and report.
Councilman Herrin had nothing to report.
Councilman Anderson reported that the engineers are working on the expansion
of the city water system.
Councilmen Cawyer reported that the engineers looked at the drainage ditch between
Rowland street and Barker street and.recomend that the property owners be en-
couraged to help keep the ditch clean.
Councilman Loudermilk reported that the deadline for submitting bids on retirement
plan is January 8, and the committee will meet on January 10 to discuss the bids.
Councilman Riggins reported that plans fm are to open the new library by the first
of March. The council discussed the possibility of an art show at the library
opening.
The Mayor appointed the following axa committee to look into annexing additional
land to the city. Cossuyyncilman Irwin as chairman and Councilmen Cawyer and Anderson.
Mayor read a letter Igx ng that the city council cooperate with'the chamber of
commerce in promoting the use of the city airport facilities.
The council was presented a letter signed by property owners on Rose Rar Drive,
asking that the street paving be repaired.
It was moved by Councilman Riggins, seconded by Councilwoman McCleskey, that
all persons involved on Rose Drive be notified that the city has never accepted
Rose Drive and that the paving does not meet city specifications.. Motion carried
unanimously.
City Secretary presented a letter from the Health Dept. stating that the burning of
trash at the city dump must be discontinued. This was given to the Swwer Committee.
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Mayor Arthur excused himself from the meeting and Mayor Pro Tem McCleskey took over.
There being no one appearing against the change of zoning as per public,notice it
was moved by Councilman Metsgar and seconded by Councilman Riggins that the zoning
be changed from R -1 to Bu,siness 2 on lots 18, 19A, Block 5, Greenview Addition,
lots 7 -and 8 Block 140, City Addition, and to 7, Block 145, City Addition. Motion
carried unanimously. -
The council discussed the hiring of an equalization board for the year of 1969. It
was agreed to appoint E. A. Blanchard, C. E. Skiles, and T. C. House as members of
the Equalization Board.
There being no other business at this time the council stood adjourned, subject to
the Mayor's call.
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