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Stephenville, Texas
August 5, 1969
The City Council met in a regular meeting on the above date with Mayor Arthur presiding
and the following members present: Robert Herrin, Don Metsgar, Garland Loudermilk,
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 meetings were read and approved.
Mr. Don Bramblett appeared before the council and presented a plat of the city owned
land adjoining the Bramblett Implement Co. Mr. Bramblett wants to buy this tract to
expand his business and offered to pay $2,000. plus giving the city a small tract on
Loop 195 which would give the city an outlet to the Loop.
The Council will discuss the proposal later.
Mayor stated that the City Library is now complete and the Building Committee is hereby
discharged with thanks for a job well done. Also hereby discharge the Ambulance Committee
and express thanks to them for a fine job.
Councilman Curtis reported that the dump ground is in good shape however there are pro-
blems of trash being dumped in the city park and on country roads. Also reported that
by the next regular meeting the committee will have recomendations for changes in
operating the dump grounds.
Councilman Anderson reported a complaint of persons hauling garbage besides the franchised
contractor.
Councilman Anderson also reported that 1 new well is complete and the second well
should be complete in approximately one week, The pipeline crew is going slow due to
rock.
Mayor presented a letter requesting the city to join the Council of Governments. The
council asked that Councilman Curtis check into the request and report at next meeting.
Councilman Irwin reported that last year 42,000 feet of city streets were resurfaced
and that 38,000 feet have been done this year. The Director of public 'Works and the
street department are doing a good job.
Councilman Herrin reported that the ambulance made 7 runs in June and 14 runs in July.
At this time all except 5 runs have been collected. Also reported a need for a can-
opy for the ambulance.
The Mayor appointed Councilmen Herrin and Metsgar look into the needs and recomend some
tupe of canopy for the ambulance.
It was reported that the fire dept. made 51 runs last month.
Councilwoman McCleskey reported large attendance at all activities in the park and
recreation program. Also reported that the park budget is out of funds and still have
2 months to go on this year's budget. It was agreed to cut the labor as much as
possible and operate the balance of the budget year.
Councilman Loudermilk presented the following cost figures for T hangars at the airport:
2 galvanized iron hangars $3,672.05 per unit and 4 units $3,371.74 per unit.
This was discussed ant it was agreed to lease land to the Terrell Foundation for con-
struction £o of the hangars.
Councilman Loudermilk reported that the finance committee has met with Charles Neblett,j'r.
in regard to delinquent taxes. Mr Neblett has offered to pay on an evaluation less than
set up by the equalization board provided no penaltyw is charged on such evaluation.
City Attorney explained the law regulating the authority of the council in such matters.
There was no action taken.
The council discussed the proposal of Don Bramblett and no action was taken.
A report and reomendation of the Zoning Commission and Adjustment Board was presented:
The board recomends property described below be rezoned from residence 1 to business 2;
beginning at south Lillian street and north line of Loop 195 continuing north to Hyman
street, then west to south 6th street, then,aorth to Groesbeck street, then west to
Loop 195 and along north line of Loop 195 to place 6f beginning.
It was moved by Councilman Irwin, seconded by Councilman Curtis to sustain the
Zoning Commission and Adjustment Board. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Loudermilk, to accept
the 1969 city tax roll. Also that the Board of Equalization be relieved of their
duties for 1969. The council further asked City Secretary to write a letter of
appreciation to the board members. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor reported that he and Marion Porter have met with an engineer reguarding
building of small dams on the Bosque. The engineer advised the group that such
structures would fill with silt in a few years and just be a swamp. The matter was
dropped.
Director of Finance presented each council member a summary of budget requests for
the coming year, asking that they be studied and discussed at the next council
meeting.
It was reported that Mr. Cowan has requested sewer line be extended to his property
on West Washington street. This was referred to Director of Public Works for
handling.
The council discussed an easement across Santa Fe property. It was agreed to ask
Homer Hunter Associates,to contact Santa Fe in reguard to easement.
There being no other business at this time the council stood adjourned, subject to
the Mayor's call. / ' j -7 2
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