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Home My WebLink About1965-09-07 - Regular City CouncilStephenville, Texas September 7, 1965• The City Council met in a regular meeting on the above date with Mayor Arthur presiding and the following councilmen present: Robert Herrin, Mrs. Doyle White, Roy Swaim, Chas. Riggins, Bill Christian, Telefus B. Cawyer and Mrs. Fred McCleskey. Others present were Dir. of Public works Gann, Chief Cornell and City Atty. Chandler. Minutes of previous meetings were read and approved. Mr. C. E. Tabor, of Tabor Associates, appeared before the Council stating that the original franchise to operate a Community Antenna System has been signed by the former Mayor, J. Louis Evans, and himself. Mr. Tabor feels this franchise is satisfactory for his company. City Atty. Chandler stated that if Mr. Tabor is satisfied with the original franchise then the only objection to it would be i'f some of the present Council wanted to object. The Council members offered no ob- jections. Mr. Joe B. Meador appeared before the Council stating that in his opinion the building of apartments on the land in Block 140 and Block 145, City Addition, would decrease the value of his property. Mr. Meador also stated he feels a member of the City Council should not be in the promotion business. Mr. Dupree came before the Council stating he has spent his lifetime savings on a home across the street from the proposed apartment building and he feels this would decrease the value of his property. Mrs. Ballard and Mr. McClanahan also ob- �ject to the apartments being built on adjoining land near their homes. Councilman Herrin reported there is a need to call for bids for two new Police cars, one of the Police cars to be traded in and the Fire Department to take one. Then the 1960 Ford of the Fire Department to be traded in. The Council agreed to call for the bids as outlined above. Councilman Herrin also reported some signs have been changed near the High School. It was also recommended that the ordinance covering disabled persons on the streets asking for donations not be changed. Councilman Christian reported the Water Department in good shape. Councilman Cawyer reported that Senator Word has been contacted to find out if any State funds are available to build hangers at the City Airport. Councilman Cawyer, reporting for the committee, had the following recommendations for changes of sewer amd water service charges: �/2 tenant dwelling served by 5/8" or 3/4" meter: $5.00 minimum on water for 6000 gallons, excess at regular rate. Sewer $2.00 per month, one or both occupied. 3 to 5 unit apartment served by 1" or larger, $2.00 per unit for water with 2000 gallons minimum, excess at regular rates. Sewer $1.00 per occupied. unit, one or more 6 or more unit apartment served by 1" or larger meter, $1.50 minimum per unit for water on 2000 gallons minimum, excess at regular rate. Sewer $1.00 per unit, one ob more occupied. Motels and Hotels: Sewer charge $1.00 minimum, plus .25X per unit. Laundries, Cheese Plant, Hospitals, Rest Homes: Sewer charge $1.00 minimum, plus 28 .05� per 1000 gallons of water used. Cafe: Sewer charge $3.00. It was moved by Councilman Cawyer, seconded by Councilman Christian, to adopt the above recommendations of the committee, these to be effective with the January 1966 meter readings. Motion carried, unanimously. Councilwoman White reported that Guy Manning, nightwatchman, asked for a va - cation. It was pointed out that when the nightwatchman was granted,the last raise that he would ask for no vacation money. It was moved by Councilwoman White, sec- onded by Councilman Herrin, to pay Mr. Manning $50.00 and he to arrange for a nightwatchman while on vacation. Motion carried by a vote of 5 for and 2 against. Councilwoman McCleskey reported the recreation program at the Cordelia Graves school is organized and going real well. There will be an open house later this week and all are invited to attend. It was moved by Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Cawyer, to commend Mrs. McCleskey for an outstanding job in all the City recreation programs. Motion carried } nanimously. Councilman Riggins, reporting for the committee, stated they have the following recommendations: The charge for paving of a dedicated street remain at $1.50 per running foot; on any undedicated street a charge of .20X per yard be made for ex- cavation. It was moved by Councilman Riggins, seconded by Councilman Herrin, to charge for paving as recommended above. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Swaim reported that Mr. Frehauff wants to lease space to build a hangar at the City Airport. Councilmen Swaim and Cawyer were asked to negotiate with Mr. Frehauff and report back to the Council. Councilman Swaim reported that several persons have asked for parking to be allowed on both sides of Washington Street since the new By -Pass is open. The Council agreed to wait until the report of the Merchants Activity is complete., ", It was moved by Councilman Swaim, seconded by Councilman Cawyer, to accept the recommendations of Zoning Commission & Adjustment Board, thereby changing zoning on Part of Blocks 140 and 145, City, from Resident 1 to Resident 2. 5 voted for and 2 against. The Mayor stated, as previously explained by City Atty. Chandler, that it would take a vote of 6 for the motion to carry and only 5 voted for the motion, therefore, the property will not be rezoned at this time. Mr. Marion Porter, representing the Jaycees, appeared before t he Council asking permission to hold the annual Jaycee Carnival on the Square. Mr. Porter stated the merchants in the effdcted area have no objections. It was moved by Councilman Christian, seconded by Councilman Riggins, to allow the Jaycees to operate the Car- nival on the Square. Motion carried. Councilman Cawyer reported the owners of the night Gin property do not want to trade for the 8.96 acres of the old Dump Ground land. They feel the land is not worth as much as the Kight property, therefore, no even trade can be made. It was moved by Councilwoman McCleskey, seconded by Councilwoman White, to adopt.the following resolution: RESOLUTION That, the other members of the City Council of Stephenville, Teas, express; their good wishes for an early recovery of Councilman Darby. That we miss his sound judgement and genial companionship at our meetings. The motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Councilman Riggins, seconded by Councilwoman McCleskey, to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE That the tax rate in the City of Stephenville for the year 1965 is hereby fixed at $1.60 (one dollar and sixty cents) on the One Hundred Dbllar valuation of all property, by law, and ordinance of said City, and which tax is hereby apportioned to various funds of the City as follows: General Fund------------------------ - - - -4$ .65 Road & Bridge Fund---------------- - - - - -- .12' ParkFund-- ----- ---- ------- ------- ---- -- .29 CemeteryFund------- --- -- --- -- --- -- ----- .03 Civil Defense Fund-----=---------- - - - - -- .01 BandFund -- ---- ---- ---- -- --------- -- - - -- X01 Street Lighting Fund-------------- - - - - -- .10 Airport Bonds, 1958 Issue--------- - - - - -- .01 Airport Warrants------------------ - - - - -- 004 Water Works Improvement Warrants-- - - - - -- .07 Water Works Improvement warrants, 1964 -- .27 Total 1.60 I. That this ordinance be in full force and effect after its passage. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Riggins, seconded by Councilwoman McCleskey, that the 1965 -1966 budget be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by CoNncilman Swaim, secondec by Councilwoman McCleskey, to transfer the necessary funds. Motion carried unanimously. The City Secretary reported a request has been made for a building permit to con- struct a service station on N. Graham St. at !the Lingleville Road. This permit has not yet been granted since the plans call for a gasoline storage tank which is larger than the gasoline ordinance allows at service stations. The Council discussed the ordina nee regulating gasoline storage. The Mayor asked Councilman Herrin to study this ordinance and report his recommendations back back to the Council. It was moved by Councilman '.Swaim, seconded by Councilman Riggins, to accept the plat presented by Kenneth Lockhart for property adjoining the Lockwood Addition. Motion carried. The Council received the following req uests for re- zoning of property: Ada McElroy from R -1 to B -1, property located between W. Washington St. and Loop 195. Stafford, Stafford & Fenner from R -1 to B -2, Block 4, Kingland; from B -2 to B -3, Block 5 Kingland; and from B -2 to B -3, Lot 20, Block 146, City Addition. Mrs. Eva L. Robie from R -1 to R -2, Block 6, College Heights Addition. Mrs. C. A. Strong from R -1 to R -2, Block 5, College Heights Addition. Each•of the above requests for re- zoning were referred to the Zoning Commission & Adjustment Board. The following bids were received for radio equipment for the Water Department: Cyntex Laboratories, Brownwood, Texas -------------------------- $2000.00 Be Cone Company, Weatherford, Texas---------------------- - - - - -- 1785.00 This was referred to the Water Committee to study and accept the best bid. Upon motion and second, the Council stood adjourned subject to the Mayor's call. A --'City Secretary. Mayon I 29