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Home My WebLink About1964-07-07 - Regular City CouncilStephenville, Texas July 7, 1964• The City Council met in regular meeting on the above date with Mayor Cook pre- siding and the following councilmen present: Hubert Darby, Mrs. Fred McCleskey, E. Lee Orbison, Chas. Riggins, Roy Swaim, Bill Christian, W. H. Stem 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. C. A. Bradley appeared before the Council asking that the rendition be cut on his property from §6500 to $5000. Mr. Bradley stated this is out of line, based on cost of the property and the rendition of other property in the neighbor- hood. It was moved by Councilman Orbison, seconded by Councilman Christian, that the rendition on Mr. Bradley's property be changed to $5000, same being described as West Pt. of Lots 15 -16, Block 1, Poulter Addition. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Hugh Wolfe appeared before the Council stating that water is short and the need for water will rise continually. In view of the fact there is plenty of water underground, Mr. Wolfe believed the City should move half a mile from existing wells and drill additional wells 3000 feet apart. This should be done immediately and would be more economical than running a large pipeline as planned. Mr. Wolfe also stated the golf course has been cut off of water and if the greens do not have water they will die. This, in Mr. Wolfe's opinion, is a shame since the golf course is an asset to the City. It was also stated thatthe tax evaluation placed on the golf course is too high. Mr. Tommy King came before the Council to discuss plans for sub - dividing land west of Harbin Drive. Mr. King asked the Council to accept the plat,as drawn,and that the plat be approved in order to be recorded by the County Clerk. No action taken at this time. Mr. Homer Hunter of Homer Hunter Associates, consulting engineers, appeared before the Council to explain the plans and specifications for test holes, pipeline and the development of two water wells. Mr. Taylor Almon appeared before the Council and explained proposal for the --, issuance of Time Warrants in payment of Water Works Improvements. It was moved by Councilman Riggins, seconded by Councilwoman McCleskey, to adopt the following resolution: Directing the City Secretary to publish notice to bidders for the construction of Water Works Improvements and notice that the City Council intends to issue Time Warrants; prescribing the form of notice; specifying the general prevailing rate of per diem wages in the City of Stephenville and Erath County and resolving other matters relating thereto. Motion carried unanimously (said resolution being attached to and becoming a part of these minutes). Mr.. Jones, of Garnet & J nes Auditors, appeared before the Council to discuss the recent audit made by his firm. Mr. Jones suggested some small changes be made in the keeping of City Books so a better classification of expenditures could be made. The approximate cost of the audit is $1750.00. Councilman Stem asked Mr. Gann to report on the conditions of the water, system. Mr. Gann stated the new vrell at the airport is producting approximately 150 gallons per minute which is not as much water as expected, however, it will relieve the system a lot. There is a daily demand for approximately two million gallons of water. The reserve water tanks have not been full this week and some of the wells are not produc- ing as much as a month ago. Suggested the Council ask citizens to conserve water. The Council agreed to ask the local paper to publish a notice asking citizens not to waste water and to do watering in the late evening and at night. This being requested to try to prevent the rationing of water. It was also agreed to turn the golf course back on and ask that they use a minimum amount of water. Mr. C. E. Hale asked the Council to cut the rendition on his residence from $$2000 to 9$1500. Reason given was the property was higher than other property in that part of the City. No action taken. It was moved by Councilman Orbison, seconded by Councilman Christian, that a tax valuation of $$1000 be assessed on the golf course. Motion carried. Councilman Darby had nothing to report. Councilwoman McCleskey reported no plans are being made at this time for an Air Show but will plan this later when the weather is cooler. Councilman Christian reported C. C. Smithey wants to lease the land near West End Cemetery. It was moved by Councilman Christian, seconded by Councilman Orbison, to lease the above described land to `'. C. Smithey. Motion carried. 167 Councilman Christian reported the Park & Recreation Program is running very smooth at this time. Councilman Riggins reported the Right -of -Way Committee has contacted the Texas Highway Department and found there will be only 2 or 3 parcels of land in the City Limits which will need to be bought. It was moved by Councilman Riggins, seconded by Councilwoman McCleskey, that the Mayor be authorized to sign a resolution wherein agreement is made to furnish right -of -way in the corporate limits of the City from intersection of Highways 8 and 108 east to Highwa y 281. Motion carried (said res- olution in full being attached to and becoming a part of these minutes). Councilman Swaim reported there is a need for more courtesy boxes for paying parking fines. Chief Cornell was asked to check on this. The Council discussed the need for an Electric Code but no action taken. The Council discussed the plat presented earlier in the meeting by Tommy King. It was agreed -to meet on July 8th at 5:00 o'clock P. M. to discuss this further. Councilwoman White had nothing to report. Councilman Riggins introduced a resolution and moved its adoption, appointing L. B. Howard Director to the Board of Directors of Upper Leon River Municipal Water District. Motion carried :(:said resolution being attached to and becoming a part of these minutes). It was moved by Councilman Christian, seconded by Councilman Swaim, to appoint Dean Cox and C. C. Smithey Jr. for 1 year terms to the Zoning Commission & Adjustment Board. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Orbison, seconded by Councilwoman McCleskey, that the Council work with the Chamber of Commerce on the long range community development plans. Motion carried. The following bids were received to furnish the City gasoline, diesel and kers- sene for 1 year: Continental Oil Co: Premium gasoline ------------------------ - 16.12¢ Regular ---------------------------------- 13.12X Kerosene--------------------------------- 12.COX Diesel ----------------------------------- 11.25¢ Mobil Oil Company: Premium gasoline ------------------------- 15.36s Regular °' - ----- --- -- ------- - -- - - -- 13.36 Kerosene -- - - ---- ------------- -- --- --- 12.25X Diesel ----------------------------------- 11.50X Sinclair Refining Cor Premium gasoline ------------------------- 15.45X Regular it --------------------------- 13.3 1 Kerosene--------------------------------- 12.22 Diesel ----------------------------------- 11.46¢ Humble Oil & Refing Cor Premium gasoline ------------------------- 15.35 Regular it 13.26 Kerosene--------------------------------- 12.95X Diesel----------------------------------- 11.83 Texaco Inc: Premium gasoline ------------------------- 15.30X Regular t° 1 .�0 Kerosene----- ----- ----- --- ----- ------- ---14. 0X Diesel------ -------- -------- -------- - - ---11 :501 Gulf Oil Corp: Premium gasoline------------------------- 15.21X Regular It --- ----- -- ------- -- - - - --- 13.08¢' Kerosene --------------------------------- 11.71 .Diesel ----------------------------------- 11.51¢ Harlowe Oil Co: Premium gasoline ------------------------- 15.36¢ Regular 't` Kerosene--------------------------------- 12.25¢ Diesel----------------------------------- 11.50 It was moved by Councilman Swaim, seconded by Councilman Riggins, to accept the bid of Gulf Oil Corp. to furnish the City gasoline, kerosene and diesel for 1 year. Motion -- carried. It was moved by Councilman Swaim, seconded by Councilman Darby, to authorize the Mayor to sign a lease agreement with Mrs. Lillie D. Trewitt, L. F. Trewitt and Mr. & Mrs. Scott D. Reed on Lot 5, Block 63, City Addition. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Stem, seconded by Councilman Darby, to transfer the necessary money. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Orbison, seconded by Councilman Swaim, to hire Garnet & Jones A uditors to do the 1962 -1963 Audit. Motion carried. Upon motion and second, the Council stood adjourned. Mayor. A �d i y Secretary. i,