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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-04-06 - Regular City CouncilI � 1 Stephenville, Texas A pril 6, 1965. The City Council met in a regular meeting on the above date with Mayor Pro - Tem Stem presiding and the following Councilmen present: Hubert Darby, Mrs. Fred McCleskey, E. Lee Orbison, Chas. Riggins, Roy Swain, Bill Christian and Mrs. Doyle White. Others present were Dir. of Pub. Works Gann, Chief Cornell and City Atty. Chandler. Minutes of previous meetings were read and approved. Mr. Burns appeared before the Council and presented a plat for subdividing the Whitefield property. At this time this proposal is for only six lots. Mr. Burns asked that a portion of this be annexed to the City. He also stated that immediate plans are to build two houses which will be in the $18,000 to $20,000 class. City Attorney Chandler pointed out that the annexation of the property must be done as provided in the City Charter. It was moved by Councilman Chris- tian, seconded by Councilman Swain, to ask City Attorney Chandler to prepare an ordinance for the annexation of a portion of the Whitefield property. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilwoman McCleskey, seconded by Councilman Swain, that the proposed plat of Whitefield property be referred to the Zoning Commission & Adjustment Board for study and recommendation. Motion carried. Councilman Christian reported the Cemetery Fund had received a check from Birdie H. Frey Memorial Fund for $1200.00 and will continue to receive $300.00 per year. Councilman Christian also reported that a Mr. Gregory wanted to lease the land south of the City Park. After discussion, it was agreed not to lease this land since the Baseball Commission may want to use a part of it for practice fields. He also reported the P. A. System had been stolen from the Park and needs to be replaced before the baseball season. The Council asked the Park Committee to check on the cost of a replacement P. A. System. Councilman Orbison reported the School Board turned down the offer to trade one City Lot on McCart Street for the Colored School property. Councilwoman McCleskey asked that the weeds at the Airport be mowed as soon as possible. It was moved by Councilman Riggins, seconded by Councilwoman White, to adjust the City taxes on lots owned by Masie Smith. This amount to be $10.00. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Riggins, seconded by Councilwoman McCleskey, to adopt an ordinance making it unlawful for the owner or operator of a business to permit paper cups, paper napkins or anyother articles dropped upon the lot used in the operation of said business by customers or others to be blown or carried by the wind or air currents into a street or highway or onto the property of any other person, firm or corporation, declaring said unlawful acts to be nuisances, providing for penalties and declaring an emergency. Motion carried. (Said ordin- ance being attached to and becoming a part of these minutes). Councilman Swain reported that the necessary papers are in order for extend- ing West 'R�rleton Street. He also stated that Mr. Moorhead has not accepted the proposal of the City but has a counter proposal. The Street Committee recommends kk that the condemnation proceedings be delayed until the counter proposal can be considered. It was moved by Councilman Swain, seconded by Councilman Darby, to grant the merchants permission to hold the annual sidewalk sale sometime in May. Motion car- ried. The Director of Public Works reported the two new wells are complete and the pipeline in the ground. There is still some clean up work to be done on the pipe- line right -of -way. There has been some delay on delivery of the pumps but they should be in next week. The Director of Public Works also reported there is a need'to extend 6 in. water line from West Frey Street north to existing water line, approximately 500 feet, and a need to extend 6 in. line from Hyman Street south to Whitefield property. It was moved by Councilman Christian, seconded by Councilman Swain, to reimburse �( property owners for water and sewer lineextension as follows: Bill Irwin $118.50; '\ Dr. Nathan Cedars $88.50; J. B. Whitacre $88.50; and Mrs. A. B. Yearwood $59.00. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Councilman Swain, seconded by Councilman Christian, to purchase the title to Mary Seward property from the heirs. City Secretary to purchase this" title at the lowest price. Motion carried. 1 It was moved by Councilman Orbison, seconded by Councilman Darby, to authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement for pipeline easement across railroad property at South Fifth Street. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Swain, seconded by Councilman Darby, to offer Villa Fontana Inc., $7500.00 for 8.96 acres of the old Dump Grounds. Motion carried. Mayor Pro -Tem Stem appointed Councilman Riggins and Councilwomen White and McCleskey as a committee to canvass the results of the City Election. This committee reported the election returns in order. The candidates receiving the following votes: For Mayor, Jack Arthur - - - -- - - -633 Councilman: Place 1. Robert Herrin------------------ - - - - -- -403 A. L. Graves------ ----- --- -- - -- - -- ----247 Place 3. Roy Swain, Jr ------------------------- 412 J. M. Sexton-- ------- ---- ------ - - - --- -236 Place 5. Hubert Darby------------------- - - - - -- -647 Place 7. Harlon Huey-- --- -- ------- ----- - - -- - -- -241 Telefus B. Cawyer- -------------------- 407 It was moved by Councilman Riggins, seconded by Councilman Christian, that the report of the committee be accepted and the payroll for holding the election be approved. Motion carried. The candidates receiving the highest number of votes being: Mayor, Jack Arthur; Place 1. Robert Herrin; Place 3. Roy Swain, Jr; Place 5. Hubert Darby; and Place 7. Telefus B. Cawyer. These candidates were declared elected. A motion put to a vote carried unanimously. Upon motion and second, the Council stood adjourned subject to the Mayors call. AT Mayor Pro -Tem. . ity ecretary.