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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-05-07 - Regular City Councile Stephenville, Texas May 7, 1968 The City Council met in a regular meeting on the above date with Mayor Arthur presiding and the following council members present: Don Metsgar, Garlan Loudermilk, Charles Riggins, W. M.`Irwl n, 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 Drevious meeting were read and approved. Mr, and Mrs. Burfiend appeared before the Council and offered to buy the City owned land South of Washington Street and East of the Boscue River. The Mayor appointed a committee of Councillgvdm''IcCleskey, Chairman, and Councilman Anderson and Cawyer to look into the pro ^osal of Mr. and Mrs. Burfiend and report their recommendation. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Dunson appeared before the Council asking that something be done about the larg to court. e fine that has been paid by their son. Mr. Dunson also stated that if something satisfactory is not done about this, it will be taken The Council agreed to ask the Law and Order Committee to check into the above and report at a later meeting, and that Mr, and Mfrs. Dunson are invited to attend such meeting. Mr. Dave Montgomery appeared before the Council and presented a plot of land which lies west of the West Oaks Addition. je asked that such land be taken into the City Limits. 109 An ordinance was introduced describing the proposed annexation by metes and bounds and it was moved by Councilman Metsgar and seconded by Councilman Riggins that this ordinance by published for one issue of the Ste-henville Daily Empire and. by such publication notice be given in accordance with Section 5 or Article 1 or the City Charter of Stephenville, Texas, that this ordinance will be fin- ally acted upon at a meeting of this City Council to be held at least 30 days after such publication; and any citizen of Stephenville or of the territory to be annexed and which is hereinabove described shall have the right to contest such annexation by filing with the City a written petition setting out their reasons for such contest and such citizens shall be given an opportunity to be heard before said ordinance in the hereinabove set out or in form to be amended by this council shall be acted upon. The motion carried unanimously. Councilman Irwin renorted that the street work has been com leted at the City Park. Other planned work has been held up by rain. Councilman Anderson reported that the owners of S.C.I.haveasked what the - City plans,to do about the airport road; also that S.C.I. has the funds to pay for street work and asked the City to do such work or hire a private contractor. Mayor appointed Councilman Anderson chairman with Councilmen Irwin and Louder - milk as a committee to get an estimate of repair costs and present them to S.C.I. Councilman Anderson also reported that Mr. Charlie Diescher would like to see South Lillian Street widened.and.has offered to give addtional land for this purpose. Councilman Anderson also reported a problem at the Wast End Cemetary. There are two people buried on the wrong lots. An effort to exchange Cemetary lots has been made, but owners of the lots insiststhat the graves be moved to proper lots. City Attorney advised the Council not to get involved in moving the graves, but let this be handled by the funeral director. Councilman Anderson also reported that everything possible is being done to stop trouble with the pumps and pipe in the wells on the :Alexander Road. Councilman Anderson also reported that the Water Committee recommends one new well and approximately 3,000 feet of line be done this year. This will cost about X.0,000 and world like if nossible to do this without calling for a Bond. issue. Councilman Loudermilk reported the auditors are working, and plan to complete their work by June 1. Also reported was that a contractor has been contacted regarding repairs at the City Airport. An estimate for necessary rebasing and a paving with a penetration shot would cost approximately $9000.00. To do the necessary work and use pre mix would cost approximately $25,000.00 The Council authorized the Airport Committee to do the best they can to repair the airport runway with the available .funds. Councilwoman McCleskey reported that all activities at the Park have had large attendance. The roads are in g-od shape and the Park Committee has received compliments on this recent work. There is a need for a building to store Park equipment and some bids have been received; other bids will be presented at a later date. Mr. Doug Smithey representing the Jaycees appeared before the Council expressing appreciation to the City for watering the trees at the Park area in the north - west part of the City. It was reported that the Uaycees plan to start building 9 ball field this year. It was pointed out that at this time there is no agreement between the City and Jaycees on this area. It was su,^gested the Jaycees keep the Council informed of future plans through Councilman Metsgar for development of this City owned land. The Council discussed the building of a new fire station and costs of such a building and the necessary personnel to operate the proposed station. The Mayor has been informed by Mr. Winn of General Services Administration that Congressman Omar Burleson will be at the Post Office Building Sunday afternoon at 2:30 May 25; The Mayor asked that the local newspaper publicize the fact that all persons riding a motorbiks must have the proper driver's license. 1.10 It was moved by Councilman Higgins and seconded by Councilman Loudermilk to authorize the Mayor to sign:.a contract with the State Health Department for aid in preparing a conprehensive development plan. The motion carried unanimously. The following bids were received for a new pick -up for the Water Department: Sander's Tractor Company - -- $2095.00 Golightly and Roberson - - -- $1986.97 Jones. Chevrolet Co- -- ----- $2053.09 The Mayor appointed Councilman Herrin and Anderson as a committee to work with Director of Public Works and purclhas-> a nick -up. Equalization Board It was agreed by voice vote of. the Council, that E. A. Blanchard, C. E. Skiles and T. C. "ouse be appointed as members of the Equalization Board of the City of Stephenville for the year of 1968. The question being called for, a vote was taken and. the abo>e mentioned persons were elected by unanimous vote as membem of said board of Equalization and it was moved by Councilwoman M.cCleskey that the following ordinance be enacted by the City Council of the City of Stephenville, to wit: Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas: Section 1. That the Board of Ecualization hereto on this day appointed by the City of Stephenville, 'Texas, proceed to perform their duties according to law and the dates of the first meeting of said Board of Equalization is hereby fixed on the 11th and 12th days of June, 1968, at which time said Board of Equalization shall hold forth in its first meeting in ute City Hall in the City of Stephenville, Texas. Section 2. That this Board may have such other meetings as are provided by law and as may be required by lawf�_llly performance of their duties as such Board. Section 3. That this ordinance be in effect from and after its passage. The motion to pass such ordinance was seconded by Councilman Irwin and after discussion the question was called fora vote was taken and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the majority of said City Council and the vote was unanimous. The salary of board members is to be y2 per 'your. There being no other business at this time, to the Mayor's call. A'TTE'T: r � d Cit Secretary it stood adjourned subject