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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956-01-03 to 1956-02-20 Regular Meetings75 Stephenville, Texas January 3, 1956. The City Council met in a regular session on the above date with Mayor Clark presiding and the following aldermen present: Chas. Rigging, J. W. Clements, Jag. D. Farr, Doyle white, J. P. Hedrick, John Hancock, Herman Ferguson and Dean Murray. Others present were Chief of Police Moore, Street Supt. McMahan and City Attorney Chandler. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved. County Commissioner Ray Fallin appeared before the Council requesting the loan of the City+s street equipment for a few days. It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alderman Hedrick, that the City loan Mr. Fallin all necessary road equipment needed to complete the county road project now under way. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Vickers, representative of Gifford & Hill Pipe Co., came before the Council to discuss his company's wanting to sell the City concrete sewer pipe for new sewer extension program. This matter was discussed but no action taken. Alderman Ferguson reported that a Mr. Traweek was building a new Motel just outside the City Limits on the Dublin Highway and was wanting the City to furnish water and extend the main to his property. After some discussion, it was moved by Alderman Hancock, seconded by Alderman Clements, that the City furnish Mr. Traweek water but it would be necessary for him to furnish the water line and dig the ditch from City main to his property. Motion carried. Alderman Hedrick reported that hogs being allowed to run loose was causing considerable damage to the greens at the City Golf Course. This matter was discussed and referred to the Park Committee. The City Secretary read a letter received from Mrs. Ruth Hilliard, President of the American Association of University Women, requesting the City to have two clean-ups per year and lower the water rates. These matters were discussed but no action taken at this time. Also discussed at this time was the City to allow teen -agora to have free dances at the Golf Club House. It was suggested that in the future this matter be handled by the Park Committee, Street Supt. McMahan reported that the State Highway Dept.* was wanting the cooperation of the City to prohibit all signs from hanging out over the Highways within the Caty Limits. Alderman Murray discussed with the Council the matter of a large number of car drivers turning right on red signal lights, which was endangering pedestrians when crossing street with the green light and suggested that something should be done about it. This was discussed but no action taken. It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alderman Rigging, that $500.00 be transferred from the General Fund to the Park Fund. Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman Clements, seconded by Alderman Ferguson, that bills and accounts be allowed and ordered paid. Motion carried. There being no other business at this date, the Council stood adjourned, subject to the Mayor's call. ATT ST tySecretary. i�> J `76 Stephenville, Texas January 20, 1956. The City Council met in called lesion on this date with Mayor Clark presiding and the following aldermen present: Jas. D. Farr, J. P. Hedrick, J. W. Clements, Chas. Riggins, Herman Ferguson and Doyle White. Present, also, were Water Supt. Anderson and Chief of Police Moore. Mayor Clark reported the purpose of the meeting was to discuss in what way the City would go about in spending the sewer bond money, tither by force account or by contract. The Council also discussed the hiring of an engineer to handle the new sewer work. It was agreed not to hire an engineer until the Council had had an opportunity to talk with several local men who might be qualified to handle sewer work to be done by the City. It was suggested, and agreed, that Mayor Clark call another meeting for Monday, January 23, 1956, to further dis- cuss this sewer project. It was moved by Alderman Clements, seconded by Alderman Ferguson, that the City pay Rauscher, Pierce & Co. Inc., their fee of $3,000.00 as per agreement for work done on sewer bond issue. Motion carried. Since there was no other business at this time, the Council stood adjourned subject to the Mayor's call. A SST: v y Secretary. Stephenville, Texas January 23, 1956. The City Council meeting was called on the above date with Mayor Clark presiding and the following aldermen present: J. P. Hedrick, Dean Murray, Jas. D. Farr, John Hancock, J. W. Clements, Chas. Riggins, Herman Ferguson and Doyle White. Others present were Water Supt, Anderson, Chief of Police Moore and City Attorney Chandler. Mr. Charles Yantis discussed with the Council his pro- posal for furnishing engineering service for the sewer im- provement job. No action was taken. Mr. John Shelton, representative of Marvin Turner Engineering Co., reported his company was interested in sub- mitting a proposal for the sewer work to be done. After some discussion, it was suggested and agreed that the hiring of an engineer be open to all concerns and that same be advertised and all interested to please submit the following: 1. Proposal for preparation of plans etc., awarding of contract for oonsturetion and supervision of construction. 2. Proposal should the City go the force account way. That these proposals be in the office of the City Secretary on February 6, 1956, at which time the Council will meet again to consider hiring an engineer to handle the sewer im- 0 J 77 provement job. Elyson Taylor reported that the V. F. W. wanted to use the City Recreation Hall for several wrestling matches to be held in the near future to secure money to enable them to build a home for the V. F. W for meeting place, but would like for the City to eonsider a smeller rate for rent on the Recreation Hall than the present 25%. After discussion, the Mayor appointed Alderman Clements as a committe of one to contact the American Leigon and see if an agreement could be worked out with them to allow the V. F. W. to meet in the Legion Hall, which would save the V. F. W. from having to build a building. There being no other business at this date, the Coun- cil stood adjourned subject to the Mayor's call. / ATTF T: ty Secretary. Stephenville, Texas February 6, 1956, The City Council met in called session on the above date with Mayor Pro -Tom Ferguson presiding and the following alder- men present: Chas. Riggins, Jas. D. Farr, John Hancock, Doyle White, J. P. Hedrick and J. W. Clements. City Attorney Chandler and Water Supt. Anderson were present. In the following order each Engineering Co. was allowed to discuss proposals with the Council: 1. Miles P. Locke, representative of Uran & Locke Engineer- ing Co. of Waco, Texas. 2. Kock & Fowler, represented by Messrs. Fowler & Sudderth, Dallas, Texas. 3. Marvin Turner Engineering Co., Austin, Texas. 4. John Lee Marshall & Associates, Fort Worth, Texas. 5. Schriekel, Smith & Sciullo, Arlington, Texas. 6. M. R. Estes, Snyder, Texas. 7. W. C. Whaley, Eastland, Texas. 8. Reaves & Gregory, 3332 W. Seventh, Fort Worth, Texas. 9. R. S. Woodruff, 316 Bailey Ave., Fort Worth, Texas. 10. Burleson & Graham, Dallas, Texas. The following proposals were received by mail,ud opened and read by the Council: 1. Scott Engineering Co., 3400 B. Bamp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas. 2. Tom G. Banks, 728 N. E. 17th St., Oklahoma City, Okla. 3. Gray Engineering Co., 506 East Eighth St., Colorado City, Texas. After some discussion, the Council agreed to eliminate all the above engineering companies except the following, and no ac- tion be taken on these three until a later meetingt 1. Uran & Locke. 2, John Lee Marshall & Associates. 3. Reaves & Gregory. There being no other business at this time, the Council stood adjourned subject to the Mayorts call. Mayo�; ro- em. ATTEST: y Secretary. Stephenville, Texas February 7, 1956. The City Council met in regular session on this date with Mayor Clark presiding and the following aldermen present: Doyle White, J. P. Hedrick, Herman Ferguson, Dean Murray, Jas. D. Farr, abd Chas. Riggins. Present also were City Attorney Chandler and Water Supt. Anderson.. Minutes of last meetings were read and approved. Mrs. Hattie Hickey, Mrs. Nannie Lewallen, Mrs. Viva Lawson, Mr. R. Kelley and Marvin Carter appeared before the Council re- questing that East College St. be opened up approximately one block east and oneblocknorth to allow same to intersect with East Washington St. After discussion, this matter was referred to the Street Committee to be worked out by them. Mr. Bryant Hale appeared before the Council with several suggestions to help the unemployment situation in Stephenville, also to report that he felt, in his opinion, that the proposed highway by-pass right of way could be purchased for approximately $30#000#00, and to let the council know that he was interested in making Stephenville a better place in which to live. Mr. Elyson Taylor came before the Council as a representative of the V. F. W. and the Junior Chamber of Commerce with two re- uests. First, that the City Council consider a flat rate of 25.00 per night for the use of the City Recreation Hall for all non-profit organizations. Second, that the Pony & Little League Associations were wanting tl`e use of the City Ball Park five nights per week during the coming summer months and the Associations to have charge over these nights. These matters were discussed and referred to the Park Committee. Alderman Hedrick discussed with the Council of making it mandatory that all city employees who are 65 years of age, or will be 65 by the 30th day of June, 1956, be retired effective as of that date on Social Security. After further discussion, this matter was referred to the Park Committee to be worked out by them and report back at a later date. It was moved by Alderman Clementa, seconded by Aldermaa Hedrick, that the City Secretary be authorized to pay the $52.40 in dimes collected in the City's parking motors during the month of January to the March of Dimes chairman. Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman White, seconded by Alderman Fer- guson, that the annual City Election for officials be called on April 3, 1956, in accordance with Election Ordinance on Page 86C, Minute Book F, and the State Statute procedure for use of the secret ballet. The election to be for a Mayor to serve for a term of two years, and one alderman from each of the four Wards to serve a two year term of office. Motion carried. 79 Mayor Clark appoikted Mr. Homer Stephen as Election Judge for the above mentioned election and he in turn shall select his assistants. Alderman Clements reported that Mr. Philip Hale was wanting to purchase one acre of the old City Dump Ground on the Lingle. villa Highway. After discussion of this matter, it was agreed not to sell any of this property at the present time. Alderman Clements also reported that the Finance Committee had looked into the matter of the City selling an alley between Blocks 2 & 3 of the Crow -Styles Addition. After further dis- cussion, it was agreed not to take any action on the alley but leave it as it is at present. The.City Secretary read a letter from Mr. T. C. Poston re- questing the Council to open up N. Barton Street north of tip. Frey Street for traffic. After discussion, this matter was referred to the Street Committee to be worked out by them. It was moved by Alderman Fergusok, seconded by Alderman Farr, that the City approve the lease agreement with Mr. R. R. Griffin for farming the Airport property. Motion carried. Alderman Murray reported that the parking along both sides of N. Lillian Street, west of the Boy's Dormitnry, was getting to be very dangerous and he had received a number of complaints from property owners that their driveways were being blocked. This matter was discussed and referred to the Law & Order Committee to be worked out. It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alderman White, that the City accept Reaves & Gregory Engineering Companyls proposal, subject to entering into contract with them. Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman Clements, seconded by Alderman Murray, that bills and gecounts be allowed and ordered paid. Motion carried. There being no other business at this date, the Council stood adjourned subject to the Mayor's call. ATTEST: - Urty secretary. ayor. Stephenville, Texas February 20, 1956. The City Council met in called session on the above date with Mayor Clark presiding and the following aldermen present: J. P. Hedrick, Jas. D. Farr, Dean Murray, J. W. Clements, John Hancock, Doyle white, Chas. Riggins and Herman Ferguson. Joseph A. Chandler, City Attorney, was also present. Messrs. Gregory and Davis, with the Engineering Firm of Reaves & Gregory, met with the Council to discuss their contract with the City to prepare details and plans for sewer extension. After some discussion, it was moved by Alderman Hedrick, seconded by Alderman Hancock, that the City accept the contract as prepared by Reaves & Gregory (said contract being attached to and becoming a part of these minutes). Motion carried unanimously. Alderman Hedrick reported that the conbrete slab around the swimming pool on the west and had given away approximately six to nine inches and was allowing water to flow into the underground 80 pump room, also he would like to have the Council put a concrete curb around the swimming pool to stop trash from washing into the pool after it rains. After discussion, the matter was referred to the Park Committee to be worked out by them. Discussed at this time was what action should be taken about the historical arch -way marker on Erath Street where it enters W. Washington -Street. This matter was referred to the Street Committee to be worked out by them and the 20th Century Club. There being no other business at this date, the Council stood adjourned subject to the Mayor's call. ATTEST , ecre—