HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961-05-01 - Regular City CouncilThe City
presiding and
Wm. 0. Croft,
W. H. Stem.
Stephenville, Texas
May 2, 1961.
Council met in regular meeting on the above date with Mayor Evans
the following eouncilmen':present: Virgil Dickerson, I. D. Reynolds,
Burl Lawrence, Albert Graves, Raymond Anderson, Scott D. Reed and
Others present were Water Supt. Gann, Street Supt. Collins, Chief Cornell and
City Atty. Chandler.
Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved.
Mayor Evans welcomed Councilmen Stem and Croft as new members of the Council,
made an explanation of the functions of the council committees, and asked that each
take care of only the problems which concern their respective committees.
Mr. Leonard Stone appeared before the council offering to buy the old City
Dump Grounds. Mr. Stone offered $8000.00 for this land. This matter was referred
to the finance committee for study and to report back to the council.
Mr. H. H. Hunt came before the council to report a water problem at his prop-
erty on the corner of Jones and Cain Streets. After discussion, the council stated
there was nothing the City could do to help this water problem. Mr. Hunt then asked
if the City had any objections to his building a wall to keep the water off his
property. There would he no objections provided this wall is not built on City
property.
Mr. H. H. Montgomery appeared before the Council asking that something be
done about the water problem in the ditch north of his property-on Bates Street.
The Council told Mr. Montgomery the ditch is not in the City Limits and suggested
he see the County Commissioners.
Mr. R. L. Wilsom appeared before the council asking for a franchise to operate
a taxicab in the City. City Attorney Chandler reported the City need not give Mr.
Wilson a franchise since a City Ordinance requires the car to pass inspection and
the person pay for a permit to operate a taxicab.
Mr. Richard Trice appeared before the council and explained the advantages of
using addressograph for billing of taxes.
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The following bids were received for a walkie - talkie radio for the nightwatch-
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General Electric --------------------- $461.70
Motorola- --- ---- ---- ------ ----- - - - --- 385.00
Motorola Transistor------------ - - - - -- 640.00
Discussed but no action taken.
The following bids were received for fencing the new pump house and storage
tank lot:
Jesse M. Sexton
Allied Fence Co ------ - ------------------------ $1435.00
Boase Fence Cc--- --- --- ------ ---- --- ----- - - - - -- 1502.50
Bosse Fence Co.
Using existing fence owned by City------ - - - - -- 1267.50
It was moved by Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Dickerson, to accept the
bid of Jesse M. Sexton representing Allied Fence Co. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to
adopt ordinances altering the prima facie speed limits established for vehicles
under the provisions of Sec. 8, Art. 827A, Vernons Texas Penal Code, upon basis of
an engineering and traffic investigation upon certain streets and highways, or parts
thereof, within the corporate limits of the City of Stephenville, as set out in
these ordinances; and providing a penalty of a fine not to exceed $200.00 for viol-
ation of these ordinances. Motion carried (said ordinances being attached to and
becoming a part of these minutes). I
The following nominations were received for Mayor Pro -Tem:
Raymond Anderson
Albert Graves
Ballots were cast and nominees received the following votes: Raymond Anderson 5;
Albert Graves 3. Raymond Hnderson declared elected Mayor Pro- Tem.for the following
year.
Mayor Evans asked each of the committees to work on the following things this
coming year:
Finance Committee: To make a study of setting up the_Finance Department as
provided in the new City Charter and report to the Council. The Mayor suggested
this comiittee consider the City Secretary as director of finance, and hire a book-
keeper as an assistant also to help in the water department office; to study the
control of purchasing and consider a pay increase for all fulltime City employees.
Airport Committee: The airport project is about complete but a formal dedica-
tion plans need to be made, also assist Cecil L. Davis in getting more people in-
terested in using the airport facilities.
Park Committee: Work on the new Little League ball park and clean out the
river in the park area. Try to find and get back chairs which have been taken and
not returned and work on more tables.
Law & Order Committee: Doing a good job, need a training school in the near
future, recommend that each member attend at least once each year. Make a long
range plan for no parking signs on city streets.
Water Committee: Continue to fence all wells, pump stations and reservoirs,
and work toward getting our water supply State approved.
Fire Committee: Continue to work toward a better key rate for the City.
Sanitary Committee: Continue to work on Methodist Branch project and try to
get the Railroad to help with this problem on their property. Get as many'people
who have sewer line available to connect as soon as possible.
Street Committee: Finish dirt project on Bosque River.
Other recommendations:
1. Try to buy the property north of the City Hall, and if at all possible
relocate the Police Department.
2. Remove the wall and enlarge the Council Room in order that the Depart-
ment Heads and City Attorney will be able to sit in the Council Room. Get some
nice chairs so it will be more comfortable and convenient for visitors.
Mayor Evans reported Mr. Grady Stone has asked the City to take the fence down
across the road back of the Drivein Theatre. Mr. Jack Arthur has agreed to this
and if there are no objections from the Council, the fence will be taken down.
It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Lawrence, to lease
a part of the old Rock Crusher ground to Bill Davidson for $120.00 per year.
Motion carried.
The Council instructed the Fire Marshal to ask Mr. R. A. Clark to clean up
the old lumber around his residence as this creates a bad fire hazard.
There being no other business at this date, the Council stood adjourned sub-
ject to the Mayorts call.
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