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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-05-06 - Regular City Council1429 Stephenville, Texas May 6, 1969 The City Council met in a regular meeting on the above date with Mayor Arthur pre- siding and the following council members present: Don Metsgar, Garland Loudermilk, Wm. Irwin, Chas. Riggins, Jack Curtis, Raymond Anderson and Mrs. Fred McCleskey. Others present were: Director of Public Works Gann, Chief Cornell, Fire Marshall Ferguson and City Attorney Chandler. Minutes of previous meetings were read and approved. Mrs. Poff, Collingsworth, Jacobs, Henningsen, and Scoble appeared before the Council. Mr. Poff, spokesman, for the group stated that one of the property owners on Lydia Street has hay and hay trucks in the yard and all kinds of junk in the yard. Also stated these persons abuse the other property owners in the area. The group asked the City to do something about this situation. City Attorney Chandler stated that the City could only take action under the nusiance or sanitary portions of city or- dinances. This appears to be a civil matter. Mr. William Scoble stated that a great amount of fast traffic is on Lydia Street and suggested the City place stop signs on all cross streets in effort to slow the traffic. Mr. Wesley Miller stated that he has lived in the City for ten years and is proud to be a part of the City. Councilman Riggins, reporting for the committee on the sale of some of the airport land stated that this committee has no recommendation. It is the general opinion that this land may be of extreme value to the City for future water works expansion. Mr. Harlan Huey and Don Bramblett appeared.before the Council and explained plans for use of some of the airport land should the City agree to the sale. Director of Public Works reported that more than 6,000 feet of streets have been done in the paving and resurfacing project. Repairs are being made when the crew can get to them. Councilman Anderson reported that water department is doing well, and bids are due on May 13th for water improvements. Also the sale of water for construction is slow, however, most contractors are going to the city water rack when water is needed. Councilman Curtis reported that the committee has met and called on Director of __. Public Works to explain plans for handling garbage. Maps were presented showing dump ground divided into areas that are to be used for different types of garbage. The proposal is to build a gate at the highway entrance. The grounds will be open 5 days per week from 8 :00 A. M. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 P. M. to 5:00 P. M. The plans are to hire 2 high school boys todirect persons to proper dumping area. The household garbage will be covered each day. It was suggested that some of the NYC boys be used to direct persons at the dump ground. It was moved by Councilman Curtis, seconded by Councilman Riggins to adopt the proposal for handling dump ground, Director of Public Works to hire necessary help. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Metsgar reported that plans are to start installing equipment on the new fire truck soon. Councilman Riggins reported that the new library is now open, also that he was disappointed in the turn out of City Council members at open house. The council discussed placing of parking meters on part of library parking lot. It was moved by Councilman Metsgar, seconded by Councilwoman McCleskey to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION Resolved, that Alderman Charles Riggins, having served as chairman of the Library Committee of the City of Stephenville throughout the period of time which included the acquisition of the old post office building, the renovation thereof and the moving of the Stephenville Public Library to this new site, and during which period the Stephenville Public Library has greatly increased its service by remaining open five days of each week and has employed a librarian in addition to those other employees previously working, and the services of such Public Library have been so increased and broadened, that such facility is a source of great pride to the foreword - looking citizens of Stephenville, we, the other members of the City Coun- cil of Stephenville, do hereby offer our congratulations, our thanks and other com- mendation to our fellow council member, Charles Riggins, and we direct that this resolution be spread upon.the minutes and that a certified copy thereof be furnished by the City Secretary to Alderman Riggins. Motion carried unanimously. Councilwoman McCleskey reported full attendance of all activities of the recreation program. Also reported the park committee is considering building a 20 ft, by 28 ft, storage house for equipment. It was moved by Councilman Curtis, seconded by Councilman Irwin to authorize the park committee to accept bids and award a contract to build storage house at the City Park. Motion carried unanimously. 140 It was also reported that this Friday is open house at the Higginbotham building. All are invited to attend. It was moved by Councilman Loudermilk, seconded by Councilwoman McCleskey that Director of Parks and Recreation devote one -third of his time to the Senior Citi- zens program. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Loudermilk reported that the Chamber of Commerce has met with the Civil Aeronautics Board and it was recommended that the City appoint a City Airport Ad- visory Board and adopt the proper ordinance in order that the board may function. The ordinance was given to the City Attorney for study and report at a later meeting. Councilman Irwin, reporting for the committee on proposed annexation, stated that it appears the City Limits should be extended approximately one -half mile in all directions. City Attorney reported that several years ago land was annexed under General Law and was taken in by petition of property owners. Under City Charter land may be annexed by one of the following: Upon petition and vote by all quali- fi,ed voters of the City; Election by citizens of proposed area and vote of quali- fied voters of the City; By ordinance introduced and published in the paper and time of 30 days given in order that anyone objecting may file a petition. If no objections are made, then ordinance is adopted upon final reading and area is in City Limits. It was moved by Councilman Riggins, seconded by Councilwoman McCleskey that the airport land not be offered for sale at this time. Motion carried by vote of 4 for, 2 against. It was agreed for interested persons to bid on airport land and the council will consider their bid. The Council asked City Attorney to write the attorney for person buying the Miller property, that the city is not in position to give a quit claim deed to that part of Methodist Branch. It was moved by Councilman Curtis, seconded by Councilman Loudermilk to accept recommendations of the committee for salary increases. The increase to begin as of May 1, 1969. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Loudermilk, seconded by Councilman Irwin to transfer money from City Sales Tax fund to the various funds to pay salary increases. Motion carried unanimously. There being no other business at this time the counctA stood adjourned subject to the Mayors calla ��9