HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-04-01 - Regular City CouncilThe City Council met in a regular
and the following council members
Charles Riggins, W. M. Irwin, Tel
Others present were: Director of
and City Attorney Chandler.
Stephenville, Texas
April 1, 1969
meeting on the above date with Mayor Arthur presiding
present: Robert Herrin, Don Metsgar, Garland Loudermilk,
=fus Cawyer, Raymond Anderson, and Mrs. Fred McCleskey.
Public Works Gann, Fire Marshall Ferguson, Chief Cornell,
Minutes of previous meetings were read and approved.
Mr. Otis Hunter appeared before the council asking to lease some land located in the
city park for the purpose of installing some type of machinery used in batting practice.
This would be enclosed in a wire cadge and have a concrete foundation.
This was referred to the park committee for study and report at then next meeting.
Mr. Don Bramblett appeared before the council requesting to buy a portion of city land
near the airport for the purpose of expanding his business.
Mayor explained that any city land would have to be advertised for bids in order for it
to be sold. ---�
Toby Stone appeared before the council and presented final plats of the Hillcrest Addition,
Mr. George Fagan of Homer Hunter Associates presented recomendations concerning the
sewer lift station requirements and the sewer line from this development. Mr. Fagan
stated that an 8" inch line is needed to give adequate service for the area.
It was moved by Councilman Metsgar and seconded by Councilman Loudermilk that the city
participate in the cost of the difference of a six inch and 8 inch sewer line on a
50/50 basis with the developer. Motion carried unanimously.
It was agreed that the requirements of the sewer lift station and the sewer line be
attached to the plat of the Hillcrest Addition.
It was moved by Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Irwin , to approve the final,
plat of the Hillcrest Addition. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor appointed a committee to canvass the results of the city election. This committee
reported the election returns in order. The candidates received the following votes:
Councilman, Place 1-------- --Robert Herrin - - -- -127
Councilman, Place 3--------- -Garland Loudermilk -126
Councilman, Place 5 ---------- W. M. Irwin - - - - -- -105
Councilman, Place 7-------- - -Jack Curtis - - - - -- -102
It was moved by Councilman Metsgar, seconded by Councilman Riggins, that the report of the
committee be accepted and the payroll for holding the election be approved. Motion carried'
unanimously.
The candidates receiving the highest number of votes being: Councilman, Place 1, Robert
Herrin, Councilman Place 3, Garland Loudermilk, Councilman, Place 5, W. M. Irwin, Council-
man, Place 79 Jack Curtis. These candidates were declared elected. A motion put to a
vote carried unanimously.
Mayor Arthur speaking in behalf of the Council comended Homer Stephens, election judge,
and his assistants for their work in officiating at the city election.
Mayor read a report and recomendations of the Zoning Commission and Adjustment Board.
It was moved by Councilman Loudermilk, seconded by Councilman Irwin, that Mr. Carl
House be appointed to member of the Zoning Commission and Adjustment Board to fill
vacancy left by C. C. Smithey. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Councilman Loudermilk, seconded by Councilman Irwin, to accept the
recomendation that Zoning be changed from Residence 2 to Business 1 of lots 1A, 1B, 1C,
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2, 5, 69 7, and 8, Block 29, Park Place, and lots 15, 16, 27, and 28, Block B -30,
Groesbeck and McClelland Additbons, and the proper notice be run in the newspaper
for public hearing at the city hall on April 25, 1969, at 2 o'clock p. m. Motion
carried unanimously.
It was moved by Councilman Loudermilk, seconded by Councilman Irwin, to sustain the
Zoning Commission and Adjustment Board in its recomendation in denying a permit
to Toby Stone to build astable at the present site on the College Farm Rd, also
to accept recomendation that Building Inspector consider a non - conforming permit
to build a stable at a site suitable location on the 10 acre tract on the College
Farm Rd. Motion carried.
Mayor appointed a committee of Councilmen Riggins, Herrin and Metsgar to study the
request of Mr. Bramblett to buy city land, The committee to report back to the
council.
It was moved by Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Anderson, to purchase new
radar equipment for the police department. Motion carried unnaimlusly.
Councilman Herrin reported that a signal light will be installed at the intersection
of Glenrose Rd. and Highway 281.
The council discussed the need to install warning lights on railroad crossing at
Frey street.
Councilman Irwin reported that work on Rose Dr. is nearly finished, and the street
department will continue to resurface city streets.
Mr. George Fagan of Homer Hunter Associates presented preliminary plans and specifications
for the water system expansions. It was moved by Councilman Cawyer, seconded by 9
Councilman Anderson, that the council accept the specifications and begin the process
for advertising of bids. Motion carried unanimously.
The council discussed the coin aoperated loading rack that will be used to supply
individuals who use water for construction jobs etc.
Director of Public Works gave a report on a trip to Austin regarding the air pollution
control board rules for burning trash. Also discussed the requirements for sanitary
landfill.
Councilman Metsgar discussed the need to buy new pump equipment for the new fire
truck. It was moved by Councilman Irwin, seconded by Councilman Metsgar, to purchase
pump equipment for tire truck. Motion carried.
Councilman Metsgar reported that property owners have asked that the holes in Rowland
street be repaired.
Councilman Riggins reported that the new public libary is now open. The library
hours are from 12 o'clock noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The parking area
back of the library will be designated for customers only. Open house is planned
for Sunday, April 20.
Councilwoman McCleskey reported that 50 pecan trees have been set out by the group
of realtors. Repairs on the sowntown recreation hall have been started, and have
had large attendance at all recreation activities.
Councilman Loudermilk reported that the new radio equipment has been installed at
the airport.
It was moved by Councilman Loudermilk, seconded by Councilman Herrin, that Ernst &
Ernst of Fort Worth be hired to do the city audit. Motion carried.
City Secretary read a letter from the Chamber of Commerce requesting permission to
place waste recepticals around the square. The council had no objections.
There being no other business at this time the council s
the Mayor's call.
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