The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About1963-07-02 - Regular City CouncilStephenville, Texas July 29 1963- The City Council met in regular meeting on the above date with Mayor Evans presiding and the following councilmen present: I. D. Reynolds, Hubert Darby, Mark Geeslin, E. Lee Orbison, Raymond Anderson, Roy Swain Jr., Harlan Huey and W. H. Stem. Others present were Director of Public Works Gann, Street Supt. Collins, Chief Cornell and City Atty. Chandler. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. Mr. C. M. Shroyer, of Arkansas - Louisiana Gas Company, appeared before the Council stating this company has three new gas wells which will be added to their system in approximately one month. This will make a considerable increase of gas in the present system. The company also has immediate plans to enlarge lines in Clifton Heights, Belmont and Morgan Mill Road sections of the City, also tie some dead -end lines into main lines in the needed places. These improvements should increase the gas pressure in the areas which have been low in the past. Mr. Toby Stone appeared before the Council asking that the rendition of his property on College Farm Road be lowered. It was moved by Councilman Orbison, seconded by Councilman Stem, to set the value of Toby Stone property at $5,000.00 for the year 1963, also pointed out this will be checked;an= ° = =py the Board next year and re- evaluated. Motion carried. Mr. C. J. Jeffries came before the Council asking that value be lowered on Lot 21, Block 1, King & Braeuer Addition. It was moved by Councilman Huey, sec- onded by Councilman Stem, to set the value of Lot 21, Block 1, King & Braeuer Addition, at $2250.00 for the tax year 1963. Motion carried. Mr. Clinton Cox appeared before the Council asking permission for the Re E.A. to move their poles off property in the Lockwood Addition. These pol6sFWto be moved into the designated alley in that addition. Mr. Cox stated the R. E. A. has made three separate propositions to Texas Power & Light Company and no satis- factory agreement has been made. A Committee from the council agreed to meet with the companies involved and work out some agreement. Mrs. Fred McCleskey and Mr. Flory, along with Mr. Porter as spokesman, came before the Council and presented the proposed budget of the City Recreation Com- mittee. This committee is asking for a total budget in excess of $20,000.00. Mr. Gene Porter, representing the Baseball Commission, came before the Coun- cil stating the commission wanted to express thanks to the City for keeping the ball grounds in good shape, also the commission has had fine cooperation from Jim Burgan along with other City Employees in carryigg out the baseball program. The finances of the program are in good shape at this time but may need some help later on. Mr. N. Be Jeans appeared before the Council asking if the City would place a storm sewer north of his property if he would pay for the pipe. It was suggested Mr. Jeans meet with Mr. Gann and work this out. Mr. Be L. Singleton, representing the Industrial Foundation, appeared before tte Council asking to trade a part of the 19 acres at the Airport for some front- age on Highway 281. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Anderson, secon- ded by Councilman Reynolds, to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that the Mayor, J. Louis Evans, is hereby authorized to execute a deed to Edd Brooks, Trustee, for and on behalf of the City of Stephenville, con- veying to the said Edd Brooks, Trustee, that certain land shown on the attached field notes plat of Thomas Be King, registered Public Surveyor, as first tract in return and exchange for a deed from the said Edd Brooks, Trustee, conveying to the City of Stephenville second tract and third tract as described on the attached plat and field notes, said field notes and plat being hereby referred to and made a part of this resolution by reference to the same extent as if copied herein word for word; and said deed shall state that no lien is retained on sha 11 arise by virtue of the consideration being on exchange of lands. It is understood with Be L. Singleton, President of Stephenville Industrial Foundation, that the land conveyed to the Foundation in exchange for that con- veyed back to the City will be conveyed back to the City if land is not used for industrial purposes within a reasonable time, upon request of the Council and the return of the purchase price orininally paid by the Foundation to the City. After a roll call vote the vote was 8 For, None Against. (Motion carried unanimously). (Said plat and field notes being attached to and becoming a part of these minutes). Councilman Geeslin had nothing to report. Councilman Stem reported these was a meeting held with the Upper Leon Mu- nicipal Water Board in regard to furnishing the City with water. 1 I 134 Councilmen Orbison and Swain had nothing to report. Councilman Darby reported the Street Committee had lod$d into the proposed truck route east of North Graham Street and found the right -of -way would be very expensive. The committee recommended nothing be done due to the great expense In- volved. Councilman Huey recommended that Jim Burgan be left in his present position at the City Park, and that the Park Committee meet with Bob Smith and Jim Burgan and explain to each of them their individual jobs in order to stop some of the - confusion. Councilman Huey also reported Velon Reese wants to lease the City owned land on Harbin Drive. Mr. Reese wants to fence this land and use for grazing and would turn it back at any time. The Council offered no objections but would like for it to be understood that if any eonplaints are made that Mr. Reese would move. It was moved by Councilman Swain, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to transfer $600.00 from the Sewer Maintenance Fund to the General Fund to pay for extra police salaries. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Geeslin, seconded by Councilman Stem, to transfer the necessary funds. , Motion carried. The following bids were received to furnish the City fuel for 1 year: Continental Oil Co: Premium Gasoline-- ---- ----- --- - - - - - -- ----1675¢ Regular 1t - - - ---- - ------- ----- ---- 13.75X Kerosene -- ----- ----- ------ -- ------ - ----- .12 Diesel----- -- ---- ----- ----- - - -- --- .112 Socony Mobil Oil Cc Premium Gasoline ------------------------- 16.69 Regular it - ------- --- ---- --- ---- -- 13.69¢ Kerosene ------ --------------------------- ll.12X Diesel----------------------------------- Harlowe Oil Cc Premium Gasoline ------------------------- 16.90 Regular it -- -_13.90 Kerosene ----- ---- ---- ----- ------- - - ----- .122 Diesel- - ---- -- - - --- -- ---- -- --10.9 Sinclair Refining Co: ) Premium Gasoline------------------- - - - - -- 15.38¢ Regular '`------ ----- -- -- -- - -- --- %+ Kerosene- ---- ---- ---- ----- -- -- --- -------- 12.26¢ Diesel ----------- ----- --- --- --- -- --- -- --- 11.51X Humble Oil & Refining Co: 'd Premium Gasoline ------------------- ------ 16.68X Regular it' -- 13.68X Kerosene -------- - -- ---- -- ----- 13.80 Diesel - - - - -- -- - - - - -- .12¢ Texaco Inc: Premium Gasoline ------------------- - - - - -- 16.80 Regular It ^ ---- ------- ------------ 13.80X Kerosene- ------ --- - -- -- ----- ---- -- .12X Diesel-- -- --- ---- *- -- ---- -11.55 Gulf Oil Corp: Premium Gasoline------------- ---- - -- - -- - 15.70 Regular" - ------ --- -- --- ------ -- ---- 13.97 Kerosene - °------------------------------ - ------ -- ------ -- - -- 13X Diesel ----------------------------------- 11.90¢' It was moved by Councilman Reynolds, seconded by Councilman Swain, to accept the bid of Sinclair Refining Company. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Stem, to adopt,an ordinance altering the Prima Facie Speed Limits established for vehicles under the provisions of Section 8, of Article 827 -A, Vernon's Texas Penal Code, upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation, upon certain streets and highways, or parts thereof, within the corporate limits of the City of Stephenville, Texas, as set out in the ordinance, and providing a penalty of a fine not to exceed $200.00 for violation of thIks ordinance. Motion carried (said ordinance being attached to and be- coming a part of these minutes). _. The State of Texas: County of Erath a Field Notes Stephenville, Texas, of traots surveyed for Edd L. Brooks and the City of FIRST TRACT: All that certain lot, tract or parcel of land, calculated to be 0.911 acres out of the J. B. Dupuy Survey, Abstract No. 196, and 1.638 acres out of the M. Roberts Survey, Abstract No. 640 in Erath County, Texas, described as follows: BEGINNING 150 feet N 58055"E from the N. E. Corner of the V.F.W. Post tract out of said Roberts Survey, and in the south line of-a 50 foot'road, and this corner being approximately 470 feet S 300 E and 300 feet N 600 E from the N. W. corner of said Roberts Survey, for the N. E. corner of this; THENCE S`-58055' W 150.0 feet with the South line of said 50 foot road to the N. E. corner of the V.F.W. Post tract; THENCE S 30035' E 175.0 feet to the S. E. corner of the V.F.W. Post tract; THENCE _S 59025' W 150.0 feet to the S. W. corner of the V.F.W. Post traA . said point also being in the West line of the said Roberts Sur- vey approximately 575 feet S` "300 E from the N. W. corner of said Roberts Survey; THENCE N 30035' W 175.0' along the West line of said Roberts Survey to a point in the SOUTH lime of said 50 foot road for the N.W. corner of the V.F.W. Post tract; THENCE S 59010' W 97.66 feet along the South line of said 50 foot road to a point in the east R.O.W. line of U. S. 281 for the N.W. cor- ner of this; THENCE in a Southerly direction parallel to, concentric with and 60.0 feet easterly from the centerline of said highway with a curve to the left, the radius of which is 5,669.65 feet through a central angle of 2015' and a distance of 222.651 ' ,to a stake, the S. W. corner of this; THENCE S 74010' E 154.50 feet to a stake; THENCE N 59025' E- "54.81 feet to a stake on the west line of the said Roberts Survey; THENCE N 59025' E 300.00 feet to a stake the S. E. corner of this; THENCE N 30035' W 326.31 feet to the place of beginning. SECOND TRACT: All that certain lot, tract, or parcel of land calculated to be 0.25.3 acres out of the M. Roberts Survey, Abstract No. 640 in Erath County, Texas, and being a part of the 19.5 acres of land, more or less, conveyed to Edd Brooks by the City of Stephenville, described as follows; BEGINNING at the N. E. corner of said 19.5 acres at a point in the south line of a 50 foot road approximately 1300 feet N 600 E from the West line of the M. Roberts Survey for the N. E. corner of this; THENCE S 30035' E 679.08 feet to a point 250 feet from the centerline of proposed Runway B of the Stephenville Airport being the S. E. cor- ner of said 19.5 acres and also being the S. E. corner of this; THENCE S 390 -43' W 16.59 feet running parallel to and 250 feet from the centerline on said proposed runway to the S. W. corner of this; THENCE N 30028' W 684.70 feet to a point in the south line of a 50 foot road for the N.W. corner of this; THENCE N 59010' E 14.22 feet along the South line of said 50 foot road to the place of beginning. J THIRD TRACT: All that certain lot, tract, or parcel of land calculated to be 2.316 acres out of the M. Roberts Survey, Abstract No. 640 in Erath County, Texas, and being a part of the 19.5 acres of land, more or less, conveyed to Edd Brooks by the -City of Stephenville, described as follows; BEGINNING at the S. W. corner of said 19.5 acres at a point in the east line of the Texas National Guard Armory Board being 300 feet N 59025' E from the West Brie of the said Roberts Survey and 250 feet from the centerline of proposed runway B of the Stephenville Airport for the S. W. corner of this; GK L 638 Ac. 4r9cf THENCE N 30035' W 706;055 "feet�to the S;. E';.,.covner of + + ___be -1 -o� for the N. W. corner of this; THENCE N 59025' E 148.36 feet for the N. E. corner of this; THENCE S 30035' E 653.43 feet to a point in the South line of said 19.5 acres and 250 feet from the centerline of proposed runway B for the S. E. corner of this; THENCE S 39043' W 157.58 feet running parallel to and 50 feet from the centerline of said proposed runway to the place of beginning.v I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that the above described tract of land was surveyed on the ground as herein shown and that the corners are marked as above stated. Witness my hand and seal this 7th day of June, A. D., 1963. Surveyed: May 11, 1963 May 18, 1963 May 25, 1963 Chainmen: G W. Black Thomas B. Kin C. C. Maxwell Registered Public Surveyor J. G. White No. 425, of Texas HOMA5... {SING 425 ...:...... AS ............... THOM B. KING oG�<- SUPJ(`�o� r3 AGT NO. �Z a C 0..2,33 AcreZ, 5 30 °35�k' 1e'79•o S' x 1 I'1 m a E ro��, x o S 3 0p 35"e, w ,r Acres $ \ RAC i nlO, ,3 �,2.3l6 � �.. $' n159 °�5'k ,_ 2 7 0�.5 rf 30 *35W o 326,3/' r z ri,sa 4 Is, OV ACT N oTj� . 1 h (2,59.9 /•�cPes� 3 x30°35 c h t� i O R/ v -- 0 175, : y l s o z i, sa M. �' 0 6ElZ TS .. S Ufa lid ��130 °3sw a rv�03 S vv 3..D v P y S u R �E Y \\ �s o�`I11 Ac� y ,ZZZa 56`� 6Si gDc . C . SPEED ZONE ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE ALTERMG THE PRI'iU FACIE SPEED LTi ITS ESTABLISHED FOR VEHICLES UNDER THE PROITISIOUS OF SECTION 8 OF ARTICLE 827a, VERNOW S TEXAS PENAL CODE, UP014 THE BASIS OF AN Ei\TGIIdEER TG AND TRAFFIC INVESTIGATION UPON CERTAIN STRE-_TS AND HIGH[ +TAYS, OR PARTS THEREOF, WITHIN THE CORPORATE LThITS OF THE CITY OF S,'le�;RHM€" xaR , AS SET OUT IN THE ORDMANCE; AND PROVIDIMtG A PENALTY OF A FINE NOT TO EXCEED $200.00 FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ORMANCE . WHEREAS, Section 8 of Article 827a2 Vernon's Penal Code of the State of Texas, provides that whenever the governing body of the City shall determine upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investi- gation that any prima facie speed therein set forth is greater or less than is reasonable or safe under the conditions found to exist at any intersection or other place or upon any part of a street or highway, with the City taking into ccnsideration the width and condition of the pavement and other circumstances on such portion of said street or high - way, as well as the usual traffic thereon, said govern body may deter- mine and declare a reasonable and safe prima facie speed limit thereat or thereon by the passage of an ordinance, which shall be effective when appropriate signs giving notice thereof are erected at such intersection or other place or part of the street or highway, now therefore, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of , Texas: stepherAllu Section 1. Upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation heretofore made as authorized by the provisions of Section 8 of Article 827a, Vernon1s Texas Penal Code, the following prima facie speed limits hereafter indicated for vehicles are hereby determined and declared to be reasonable and safe; and such speed limits are hereby fixed at the rate of speed indicated for vehicles traveling upon the named streets and highways, or parts thereof, described as follow: Stephenville, Texas Control 250.3 & 4 0, S, Hwy, 201 {+4) }}F�ro��m�j station 2�qq��2,,37+92.t48 (North City Limits o� 3isPhenvi�.%e)s. Southerly 0.436 Mi. to Station 2260+00, at 55 A.P.H. (b) From station 2260+00 (0,436 141, South of Stephenville's North City Limits) Southerly 1.032 Iii.. to Station 40+00 at 50 No P., H. (o) From Station 40+00 (0.511 Iii. North of Stephenville's South City Limits)s Southerly 0r5i1 Ski.. to station 67+00 (South City Limits of.Stephonville) at 55 m. P. u. -2— Section 2. Any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not more than two hundred ($200) dollars. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 2nd DAY OF July , 1963 ATTEST: APPROVED: y Secretary Ma or It was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Geeslin, to accept back from Texas Highway Department the portion of West Long Street from Graham Street to Alexander Road, and the portion of Alexander Road from West Long Street to Loop 195; provided the Highway Department will top West Long Street. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Orbison, seconded by Councilman Geeslin, to adopt an ordinance raising the reward for Arson to $250.00 as recommended by the State Insurance Board. Motion carried. The Council asked the City Secretary to notify Joe Spindor to remove the old awning on his building on East Washington Street. If Mr. Spindor does not do this then the City can remove the awning since it overhangs City property and creates a hazard. The Council discussed a letter from Brad Thompson requesting the closing of N. Carey Avenue. This was referred to the Street Committee, and report back to the Council. The Council discussed the placing of a low water bridge across the Bosque at the City Park and asked Mr. Gann to look into this matter. It was moved by Councilman Orbison, seconded by Councilman Swain, that a committee be appointed to make a survey to determine if the cafes and other public places are in favor of integration. Motion carried. There being no other business at this time, the Council stood an adjourned regular meeting, subject to the Mayortsaa11.� MIMI ail L