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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1955-04-13 to 1955-05-05 Regular MeetingsStephenville, Texas April 13, 1955. The City Council met in called session on this date with Mayor Clark presiding and the following aldermen present: Jim Farr, Charles Riggins, J. W. Clements, Dean Murray, John Hancock, Herman Ferguson, J. P. Hedrick and Doyle White. Police Chief Moore was also present. Mayor Clark reported the purpose of the meeting was to dis- cuss the sale of approximately 36 acres of the old City Dump Grounds. This matter was discussed and it was moved by Alderman Han- cock, seconded by Alderman Clements, that the City sell that part of the old dump grounds lying south of the Lingleville Highway and east of Stadium cut-off road to Mr. Ray Lum for $200.00 per acre, and reserving 1/6 of an acre of land for the City on the south and east end of the above described property. Motion carried un- animously. It was suggested that Alderman Hedrick be authorized to work out an agreeable refund with Mr. W. H. Berry for his lease on the old dump grounds. Mayor Clark asked for nominations for a Mayor-Pro-Tem. Alderman Ferguson was nominated and elected by acclamation. Alderman Hedrick reported a number of signs were needed in the Park grounds to aid in keeping it clean. This was discussed and referred to the Park Committee to be worked out by them. The Council discussed the buying of a gasoline pump and underground tank to save tax on all gasoline bought for the Police & Fire Departments. This matter was referred to the Law & Order Committee to be worked out by them. No other business at this time s ned bubject to the M:ffor's call. AT G t Secretary. o the Council stood adjour May . Stephenville, Texas May 3, 1955. The City Council met in regular session on the above date with Mayor Clark presiding and the following aldermen present:. Dean Murray, Jim Farr, J. P. Hedrick, Chas. Riggins, J. W. Clements, Herman Ferguson, and Doyle White. Present also were Water Supt. Anderson, City Attorney Chandler, Street Supt. McMahan and Chief Police Poore. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved. Mayor Clark reported that Mr. Ray Lum had informed him he wanted the approx. 7.5 acres of the old Dump Grounds on the west side of Stadium cut off road along with the east side of approx. 36 acres. This matter was discussed along with some form of res- trictions which should be entered into the deed. It was moved by Alderman Farr that the City sell Mr. Lum the additional 7.5 acres west of Stadium cut off road on the same terms as agreed on the approx. 36 acres on east side of Stadium road of the old Dthmp Ground. The motion died for lack of a second. 1, so Sgt. Barney C. Koons and Officer Chester Shaw of the Fort Worth Worth Police Department's Youth Activities Division, out- lined for the Council the operations of the Tarrant County Modi- fied Automobile Association, a central governing body for youth responsibility driving clubs in Fort Worth. Sgt. Koons discussed kk this matter and asked for questions which he answered. He recommen- ded that the City Council back the Erath Angels, a Stephenville Club having the same designs as the Fort Worth Clubs, in their bid for a drag track for racing purposes at the City Airport. It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alderman White, that the Airport Committee check into the matter of locating a drag track on the vest side of the City Airport property. Motion carried. Mr. C. H. Maguire presented the recommendations of the Recrea- tion Board and after some discussion the following action was taken: It was moved by Alderman Clements, seconded by Alderman Hedrick, that the City accept the recommendations of the Recreation Board and hire Mr. Johnny Dunn as summer recreational director at a salary of $250.00 per month. That Mr. Wallace Dove be hired as assistant dir- ector at a salary of $175.00 per month. Motion carried. Messrs. R. V. Derrick and Garland Loudermilk, representatives of the local Junior Chamber of Commerce, appeared before the Council requesting the use of the second floor of old City Hall & Fire Station Building for a youth center. After some discussion, the Council re- quested Alderman Riggins to report tot he Junior Chamber of Commerce that the City would be unable to grant their request since it was felt that the second floor of the old building might not be safe for a group as large as would be expected at these youth center meetings. A group of citizens, with Dr. Philip Price as spokesman, rep- resenting property owners in the Greenview Addition, appeared before the Council asking relief of the unfavorable sewage condition in their part of town. This matter was discussed at length and it was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alderman Hedrick, that the Sanitary Committee be authorized to contact engineers J. C. Oliver and Charles Yantis for bids on a comprehensive survey of all the City's sewer prob- lems, and to report back their findings at a later date. Motion carried. Alderman White, along with Street Supt. McMahan, discussed the City's doing some paving work at Glenrose, Texas. After discussion, it was agreed that the City would not do any street work outside the City limits. Mr. McMahan also reported that Mr. Baley was wanting the City to pave a street running east and west of the Greenview Addition and south of the Dublin Highway. No action taken on this matter. Along with the above, it was suggested that the Street Department go ahead with the paving of private property as the$ have in the past. Mayor Clark discussed a proposed remodeling plan of the first floor of the old City Hall and Fire Station Building into a court room and city jail. No action was taken. It was suggested, after some discussion, that the Park Committee accept sealed bids for painting the City Auction Barn. Alderman Hedrick reported that Dr. Young, Dr. Whitacre and Bill Biggs wanted to operate, for at least one year, the concession stand at the City Golf Course if it was agreeable with the keeper. It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alderman Murray, that the Park Committee contact Ben F. Allen, keeper of the Golf Course, re- garding this concesssion stand at the Club House. Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alderman White, that the Park Committee be authorized to purchase and install lockers; at t he City Club House. Motion carried. It was suggested that the Park Committee go ahead with necessary work and improvement at the City Park, such as letting contract for painting; of auction barn, a concrete slab by swimming pool, etc. It was moved by Alderman White, seconded by Alderman Ferguson, .51 that the Park Committee be authorized to purchase a tractor and mower 1M for the City Park. Motion carried. Alderman Farr presented a list of radio supplies needed to main- tain the City's radio equipment for the next six months and offered his services free for any maintenance that the City might have on their equipment. He recommended the City purchase these necessary tubes and vibrator in the amount of 0186.00 at once. It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alderman Murray, that the City accept Alderman Farris offer to maintAin City's radio equipment free of charge and to purchase all necessary tubes and vibrators needed for the next six months. Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman Murray, seconded by Alderman Clements, that all available monies in the meter deposit fund be invested in U. S. Govern*ent bonds. Motion carried. Alderman Ferguson reported that Mr. Leonard Stone was wanting the City to extend water and sewer mains along Frey St. west to the City Limits. This matter was discussed and referred to a later meeting to allow further study. Opened and read at this time were the following petitions;, each requesting the City to take over the West End Cemetery and East Memorial Cemetery: 1. Rebekah Lodge # 338 6. Book Review Club 2. Busy Bee Club 7. Campus Club 3. I. 0. 0. F. Lodge 8. Arts Club 4. Garden Club 9. 20th Century Club 5. A & M Mother's Club The above was discussed and it was moved by Alderman Farr, seconded by Alderman Riggins, that it was the City's recommendation that all Clubs sending petitions band together and form a ceme#ery association to take care of both cemeteries. Motion carried. The Council discussed several proposals submitted by local insurance agencies for insurance to cover City Park. It was sug- gested the matter be referred to the Finance Committee and be worked by them. It was moved by Alderman Clements, seconded by Alderman Hedrick, that all bills and accounts be allowed and ordered paid. Motion carried. There being no other busirnss at this date, the Council stood adjourned subject to the Mayorts call. ,, "l! X i Mayor. ATTEST: i y Secretary. Stephenville, Texas, May 5, 1955. The City Council met in called session on May 5, 1955, with Mayor Clark presiding and the following aldermen present: Chas. Riggins, Dean Murray, J. P. Hedrick, J. W. Clements, Jim Farr and Herman Ferguson. Chief of Police Moore was present. Mayor Clark explained the purpose of the meeting was to see if the Council was willing to sell the west portion of the old Dump Ground of approximately 7 acres: to Mr. Ray Lum under the same conditions as they sold the east part. The above was discussed and it was moved by Alderman Clements,, 52 seconded by Alderman Hedrick, that City sell to Mr. Ray Lum all of the approximate 42 acres of the old Dump Ground for $200.00 per acre with the following proposed restrictions to be placed in deed by City of Stephenville: 1. No part of said land shall be used for any industrial pur- pose that will create an odor or noise or smoke or vapor or dust sub- stance or the like, which will be a nuisance or hazard to the owners or occupants of any other real property in or out of the City of Step- henville. 2. No part of said land shall be used in such a manner that will create unsanitary conditions which might be detrimental to residents upon and/or owners of other real property in or out of the City of Stephenville. i 3. No part of said land shall be used in such a manner as to create a nuisance, either to the public generally or any individual. owning or occupying land in or outside the City of Stephenville. !}. Under no circumstances shall any part of such land be used as a rendering plant or abattoir, or for any like purpose. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alderman Murray, that the City purchase one 60 Watt Mobile Transmitter and Receiver Radio set for Police Department and transfer 30 Watt Mobile Radio from police car to fire department. Motion carried. Alderman Ferguson reported that Mrs. Trewitt was wanting the street running north of her Funeral Home paved. This matter was dis- cussed and referred to Street Department. It was agreed by the Council to allow City Secretary .OV per —j— mile for the use of his automobile in performing his duties as Tax Collector & Assessor and as City Secretary. Mayor Clark reported that he would like to have an many of the City Council as possible to attend with him a raw sewage demonstration at Kerville, Texas, on May 19, 1955. Alderman Murray reported the members of the Police Department was in need of new shirts and pants for the summer. This matter was, discussed and it was agreed to allow the Law & Order Committee to purchase two shirts and two pants for each policeman. There being no other business at this journed subject to the Mayor's call. ATTEST: / City Secretary: time, the Council stood d- i