HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-06-03 - Regular City CouncilStephenville, Texas
June 3, 1969
The City Council met in a regular meeting on tite above date with Mayor Arthur
presiding and the following council members present: Garland Loudermilk, Charles
Riggins, W. M. Irwin, Jack Curtis, Raymond Anderson and Mrs. Fred McCleskey.
Others present were: Director of Public Works Gann, Director of Parks and Rec-
reation, Chief Cornell, and City. Attorney Chandler.
Minutes of previous meetings were read and approved.
Mr. Loyd Dawson appeared before the council and offered to provide ambulance service
for the city and county. The plans are to enter into a one year contract to furnish
the service for $1,750.00 per month, with an option to negoiate for an additional
amount of time on another contract at the end of one year.
a group of people representing the baseball commission appeared before the council.
Mr. Charles Humberson, spokesman, stated thet the unpaved road to McCleskey Field
is creating a dust problem not only on the road but at the little league field.
The low water crossing is also in need of repair. It was requested that oil or
asphalt be put on the dusty road. Director of Public Works stated that the cost of
using RC -2 on the road would be between $250.00 and $300.00. The crossing can be
fixed with a load of caliche. It was moved by Councilwoman McCleskey, seconded by
Councilman Loudermilk, that RC -2 be used on the road to McCleskey Field. Motion
carried unanimously.
Mr Bill Bledsoe appeared be fore the council stating that problems in the trash
hauling concerning size, number, and location of containers. Also regulating the
hauling of leaves and grass clippings. Mr. Bledsoe also asked that the trash
hauling bills be added to city water bills.
City Attorney suggested that Mr. Bledsoe prepare proposed regulations on the trash
hauling, then it could be determined if such proposal is within rights granted in
the franchise, and then presented to city council for approval.
Mr. Bledsoe asked that the council consider granting an increase in hauling rate
on a single family residence from $2.00 to $2.50 per month. Also not increase
the minimum business rate but limit the minimum business to two trash pick ups
per week.
The problems of trash service were referred to sewer committee for study and report
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Councilman Irwin reported that the street department has been hindered by weather
conditions, but a lot of patching has been done on the streets. The department
still plans to complete the proposed amount of street resurfacing this year.
The council discussed the curbing on West Jones street, and it was noted that
most property owners in the area have put up•their money however the owners of
Crockett Hall have not put up the money. It was agreed to contact the property
owner and attempt to negoiate a lein on the property for the curb. Also discussed
the problem of hedge in the street on Jones street west of Lillian street. This
must be removed or the paving made narrower in that area.
Councilman Anderson reported receiving complaints of peddlers obstructing the street
at sale barn. The council instructed Chief of Police to move the peddlers back
within limits of the posted signs in the area.
Councilman Curtis reported that sewer plant is in good shape. Also the city dump
is in good shape. There is a problem of patrons dumping trash in the wrong areas.
The council discussed the time that city dump should be open. It was agreed to
place the details of handling dump ground on the Sanitary Committee.
It was moved by Councilman Loudermilk, seconded by Councilwoman McCleskey, to adopt
an ordinance creating the Airport Adtisory Board; providing for appointment and
auchairman,o Vice fChairman band secretaryofor suchtboard; definingftheedutieslofntheor
board; prescribing that members of the board shall serve withourt compensation; and
authorizing payment of expenses of such board. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilwoman McCleskey reported that all activities of Parks and Recreation Program
have large attendance. The new building for storing tractor has been completed.
Councilman Riggins had nothing to report.
Mayor reported that the county has agreed to share the cost of emergency ambulance
service for a period of 90 days, then revaluate the cost of such services.
It wasmoved by Councilman Curtis, seconded by Councilman Irwin to negoiate a contract
with the county ofr a period of one year at a cost to the county of
month, and at the end of one year revaluate the cost of the ser $800.00 per
vice and share the cost.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor appointed Councilmen Curtis and Irwin to work with Chief of Police and City
Sectetary to work out the details of ambulance service.
Councilman Irwin reporting for Annexation Committee recomends that city limits be
extended 2,500 to 3,000 feed in most directions. The committee feels this is
necessary in order that the city may control development in these areas.
It was moved by Councilman Irwin, seconded by Councilman Anderson, to employ a
registered public surveyor to prepare a preliminary survey of proposed annexation
to the city. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor read a report of recomendations by the Zoning Commission and Adjustment Board.
for change of zoning from Residence 1 to Business 2 property located in Blocks 32 and
33, South Side Addition located between South Lillian street and the Santa Fe Rail-
road, also to change zoning from Business 1 to Business 2 property described as Lot
1, Block 150, City Addition.
It was moved by Councilman Irwin, seconded by Councilman Riggins to sustain the
recomendations of Zoning Commission and Adjustment Board, and the proper notice be
Published in the paper and final hearing be held on July 1, 1969 at 7 o'clock P.M.
at City Hall. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Councilman Riggins, seconded by Councilman Irwin, to pursue the project
Of building dams on the Bosque. Motion carried unanimously.
The council discussed the retirement plan for city employees, and the committee promised
some recomendations at an eary date.
There being no other business at this time the counci oo adjourned, subject to
the Mayor's call. l
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