HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956-04-26 Regular MeetingStephenville, Texas
April 26, 1956.
The City Council met in a called meeting on the above date with
Mayor Evans prediding and the following Aldermen present: David
Hugon, Charles Riggins, Philip Price, Herman Ferguson, J. P.
Hedrick, Dean Murray, and Scott D. Reed. Others present were
Water Superintendent Anderson, Street Superintendent McMahan,
ind City Attorney Chandler.
Alderman Riggins, Chairman of the Park, reported that his
FJ committee had looked into the possibility of hiring a golf
pro. to manage and maintain the City's golf course; and made
these recommendations in the form of a motion.
The motion by Alderman Riggins was made that the City hire
Mr. Pete Santos to manage and maintain the City's golf course
at a salary of $200.00 per month, effective as of May 1, 19561,
and that the present golf course keeper, Ben F. Allen, be
transferred to the City Park. This motion was seconded by
Alderman Reed. Motion carried.
Messrs. Davis and Williams, representatives of Reaves and
Gregory, Consulting Engineers, reported on the complete
plans and specifications, together with their estimate of
cost, for the proposed improvement to the City's sanitary
sewage system.
The above matter was discussed, and at this time, Messers.
Vickers and -Porter, representatives of Gifford -Hill Pipe,
was permitted to appear before the Council to request an
adendem be added to allow concrete pipe to be included in
Engineer specifications for improvement to the sanitary sew-
age system, and to answer all questions on concretd pipe in
sanitary sewer systems.
A motion was made by Alderman Reed, seconded by Alderman
Murray, that the City request the engineering firm, Reaves
and Gregory to add to their bid specifications, an adendem
to allow bids to be received on conrete pipe, as an alternate
to clay pipe. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Hedrick, seconded by Alderman
Ferguson, that plans and specifications as prepared by Reaves
and Gregory Consulting Engineers, be accepted, and the City to
advertise for sealed bids on these plans and specifications;
said bids to be in the City Hall, Stephenville, Texas by 7:00
P.M. on May 24, 1956. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alderman
Ri gins that the City pay Reaves and Gregory Engineering Firm
4 on i148,797.35 less $1000,00 partial credit for preliminary
report furnished by the City, making a total of $4,951.89 for
plans and specifications for improvement to the sanitary
sewage system. Motion carried.
There being no other business at this time, the Council stood
adjourned subject to the Mayor's call.
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Secretary.
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mayor