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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956-06-05 to 1956-07-10 Regular Meetings91 There being no further business at this date, the Council stood adjourned subject to the Mayor's call. ATTEST: / >, t Secretary. Stephenville, Texas June 5, 1956. The City Council met in regular session on this date with Mayor Evans presiding and the following aldermen present: David Hugon, Chas. Riggins, Philip Price, Herman Ferguson, J. P. Hedrick and Scott D. Reed. Present also wore City Atty. Chandler, Water Supt. Ander- son, Chief Moore and Street Supt. McMahan. Minutes of last meetings were read and approved. Messrs. Charles Thompson and George Nelson appeared before the Council complaining of water banking up on their property during heavy rains, and stating the reason for this was the curb on the opposite side of their street had been raised sev- eral inches. This matter was discussed and it was suggested, and agreed, that the only feasible answer to this problem would be for Thompson and Nelson to present a petition,signed by a large number of property owners in their vicinity,requesting the City to call a bond election, with sufficient monies, to be voted upon, to lay a storm sewer to the Bosque River. It was moved by Alderman Riggins, seconded by Alderman Reed, that Clint Roberts, city park employee, be retired with full pay for the month of June, effective June 6, 1956. Motion carried. Alderman Riggins reported that it had been brought to his attention that the portion of East End Cemetery, now leased by the City Golf Course, should be mowed, and he was wanting to know what the City's ptlics had been in the past regarding mowing of this property. This matter was discussed and referred to the Park Committee. Alderman Riggins also discussed the need of a new City Fire Marshall and what salary he should be paid, in addition to his regular salary, should one of the City Firemen be selected. It was moved by Alderman Hugon, seconded by Alderman Riggins, that Ermer Ferguson be appointed City Fire Marshal at an addi- tional salary of $40.00 per month, becoming effective as of July 1, 1956. Motion carried unanimously. Alderman Hedrick discussed the need of adopting an ordin- ance setting out certain requirements and specifications on building of curb and gutter. Mayor Evans requested City Attor- ney Chandler to prepare an ordinance on the above mentioned matter and present same to the Council at a future meeting. It was moved by Alderman Hedrick, seconded by Alderman Ferguson, that the City alU Mr. C. C. Pemberton in the purchase of a second-hand Packer Truck, by financing him in the amount of $2500.00 for said packer, which is to be used in his business; here in Stephenville. Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman Riggins, seconded by Alderman Reed, that the City authorize the Sanitary Committee to hire a man to secure all easements on the new sewer project. Motion carried unanimously. r. 92 Opened and read at this time were the following applica- tions for City Policeman: 1. Virgil C. Fincher Jr. 2. Gordon Bayes. 3. Gene Lookingbill Jr. 4- Clinton Busby. It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alderman Hedrick, that the City accept Chief Moore's recommendation to hire Gene Lookingbill Jr. for the job at a salary of $215.00 per month. Motion carried. The Council then discussed the appointment of an Assistant Chief of Police. Chief Moore recommended that C. C. Smithey, an employee of the department, be appointed Assistant Chief. It was moved by Alderman Price that the City accept Chief Moore's recommendation of C. C. Smithey for Assistant Chief, but the motion died for lack of a second. Alderman Price discussed the need of new parking meters~, but after further discussion, this matter was postponed until a later meeting. It was moved by Alderman Reed, seconded by Alderman Price, that all parking meters around the equare be re -spaced to allow more convenience in parking. Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman Hedrick, seconded by Alderman Riggi4s, that the City adopt the ordinance adding to parking meter zone in the City of Stephenville. Motion carried. ORDINANCE An Ordinance adding To Parking Meter Zone In The City of Stephenville: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STEP+ HENVILLE, TEXAS: Sec. 1. Parking Meter Ordinance, as set out in Volume F, at page 56A et seq., of the Minutes of the City Council, is hereby supplemented and therefore is hereby designated as a part of the Parking Meter Zone, as the East side of N. Comumbiai Street, situated between W. Washington Street on the south and W. Mason Street on the north. Sec. 2. Parking meters shall be installed on the east side of N. Columbia Street, between W. Washington Street on the south and W. Mason Street on the north, with appropriate loading zone being left for Hall Hotel, at earliest practicable date. Sec. 3. The south side of W. Mason Street, between N. Columbia Street on the west and N. Belknap Street on the east, is hereby designated as parking meter zone. Sec. 4. This ordinance shall go into effect immediately. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas;, on this 5th day of June, 1956. ATTEST: City Secretary. 2;�/ Mayor. Mr. Rufe Kelley appeared before the Council requesting that the east end of College St, where it intersects Washington St, be completed and that a power pole belonging to Texas Power & Light Co. be moved approximately 8 ft. east from its present location. It was moved by Alderman Reed, seconded by Alderman Ria.gins, that the City request Texas Power & Light Co. to move the above mentioned Lin N4 pole to allow the City Street Department to complete said street. Motion carried unanimously. Discussed at this time was the need of a pound man to pick up all stray dogs. It was moved by Alderman Reed, sec- onded by Alderman Hedrick, that Chief Moore be authorized to hire a man to pick up all stray dogs and his salary not to exceed $175.00 per month. ?Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman Hedrick, seconded by Alderman Reed, that the Finance Committee be authorized to handle the sale of a portion of the old City Dump Ground, located on the Lingleville Road, for the purpose of a proposed industrial site. Motion carried unanimously. The Council discussed the hiring of a City Judge but it was agreed not to take any action until a later meeting. EQUALIZATION BOARD On this, the 5th day of June, 1956, the City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas, met in a regular meeting with the following members present: David Hugon, Doyle White, Chas. Riggins, Philip Price, Herman Ferguson, J. P. Hedrick, Dean Murray and Scott D. Reed, and the above named constituted a majority and a quorum of the present City Council;. and the meeting was called to order by the May or and thereupon the following pro- ceedings were had: It was agreed by vote of the Council that members of the City Council be appointed as members of the Equalization Board of the City of Stephenville for the year 1956, and the question being called for, a vote was taken and the said City Council members were elected by a unanimous vote as members of said Board of Equalization and thereupon it was moved by Alderman Ferguson that the following ordinance be enacted by the City Council of the City of Stephen- ville, to -wit BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STEPHEN- VILLE, TEXAS: Sec. 1. That the Board of Equalization, heretofore on this day appointed by the City Council of the City of Stephenville, proceed to perform their duties according to lain, and the date of the first meeting of said Board of Equalization is hereby fixed on the 18th of June, 1956, at which time said Board of Equaliza- tion shall hold forth in its first meeting in the City Hall in the City of Stephenville, Texas. .See* 2. That said Board may have such other meetings as are provided by law and as may be required to lawfully perform their duties as such Board. Sec. 3. That this ordinance be in effect from and after its passage. The motion to pass said ordinance was seconded by Alderman Hedrick and after discussion, the question was called for and a vote was taken and the foregoing ordinance was passed by majority vote of said City Council and the vote being unanimous. AT T. V Mayor. %Z� _ ---City Secretary. -It was moved by Alderman Reed, seconded by Alderman Ferguson, that the following notice for City Depository Bid for the coming year be advertized. Motion carried. NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas, will receive sealed proposals for the custody of City Funds of said City, from any banking corpor- ation, association or individual bankers doing business. within the City of Stephenville. All banking corporations, associations or individual bankers desiring to be selected as the Depository of the funds of the said City shall file their sealed bids with Rex H. Cates, City Secretary, on or before the 3rd day of July, 1956, stating the rate percent upon daily balance that such bidder offers to pay to the City for the next year following the date above mentioned. All such proposals shall be securely kept by the City Sec- retary and shall not be opened until the 3rd day of July, 19560 at which time the City Council of said City shall meet for the purpose of passing upon the same and no proposals will be received after such sealed bids have been opened. The Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Opened and read at this time was a letter from Mr. L. W. Wadlington surrendering his City Bus Franchise. It was moved by Alderman Hedrick, seconded by Alderman Fer- guson, that the City accept Mr. Wadlington's surrender of his City Bus Franchise. Motion carried. Presented was a petition with two hundred signatures; of local people requesting the City Council to allow Mr. J. L. Johnson to continue to work another two years in- stead of retiring him as of June 30, 1956. This matter was discussed but no action taken. It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alderman Reed, that bills and accounts be approved and ordered paid. Motion carried. There being no other business, the Council stood adjour- ned subject to the Mayorts call. ATTEST: ity Secretary. Stephenville, Texas July 3, 1956. The City Council met in regular session on this date with Mayor Evans presiding and the following aldermen present: Doyle White, David Hugon, Chase Riggins, Philip Price, Herman Ferguson, J. P. Hedrick, Scott D. Reed and Dean Murray. Present at the meeting were Chief Moore and St. Supt, McMahan. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved. Mayor Evans reported that the Stephenville State Park Committee had allowed the City $5,000.00 with which to build a concrete slab, with shed over sane, at the City Park. Mr. W. N. Brown appeared before the Council and introduced a Mr. Winberg who was wanting to build the spans for the new shed building at the City Park at a cost of $125.00 per span. After some discussion, it was suggested that this matter be referred to the Park Committee. At this time the Council was shown a film on the Henry back - hoe by Messrs. Campbell and Glasgow, representatives of Higginbotham Motor Co. phis matter was discussed but no action taken. Mr, Virgil Hamilton, representative of the Hi -Way Machinery Co., discussed an Austin -Western Street Sweeper. After further discussion, it was agreed to have a demonstration of this machine at a later date. A J J 95 Alderman Riggins reported that the Park Committee was ready to advertise for bids on the concrete slab at the City Park, all bids to be in the office of the City Secretary not later than 5:00 P. M. July 9th, 1956. Mayor Evans reported that the City Recreation Board was wanting to purchase land and build a City Park for the colored people and upon completion turn said park over to the City. This was discussed and it was moved by Alderman Hedrick, secon- ded by Alderman Hugon, that the City accept responsibility of maintaining a park for the colored people, and will accept a deed to such park land with no strings attached, and all improvsmients to become the property of the City. Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman Hedrick, seconded by Alderman Reed, t1lat the City pay Billy Dale Talley a salary of $250*00 per month out of the Park Fund, effective as of June 2, 1956. Motion car- ried. It was moved by Alderman White, seconded by Alderman Hugon, that the City send firemen Ermor Ferguson and J. T. Arnold to the Firements Training School at College Station, with expence of 75.00 each; and if able,to get a volunteer fireman to go and pay 100900 for his expense. Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alderman Murray, that the City rent for $10.00 per month the lower part of the old City Fire Station to C. Co Pemberton for storage of his packer trucks. Motion carried. A bid from the Stephenville State Bank, as depository for keeping of City Funds for the year 1956-57, was opened and the bid was $505*00, It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alderman White, that the City accept this bid for the ensuing year. Motion carried. Alderman Price reported that the State Department of Public Welfare was wanting to move from their present location in the old City Hall and wanted to know if the City would pay $10900 per month toward rent on another building for thirir use. It was moved by Alderman Price, seconded by Alderman Hugon, that the City r pay $10.00 per month (subject to the approval of the City Attorney) for rent on another location for the office of the Department. Motion carried. Opened and read was a bid received from Mr. A. S. Farrar of $2.50 on an old counter in the old City Hall. After discussion, the Council rejected the bid. It was moved by Alderman Hedrick, seconded by Alderman Fer- gusen, that $1000900 be transferred from Seneral Fund to Park Fund. .Motion carried, It was moved by Alderman Hedrick, seconded by Alderman White, that bills and accounts be allowed and ordered paid. Motion carried. There being no other business at this time, the Cauneil stood adjourned subject to the Mayor's call. ATTZ %,- y Secrotaryo XISo01mi ! eE 019 The City Council not -in called with Mayor Evans presiding and the David Hugon, Chas. Riggins, Philip J. P. Hedrick and Dean Murray. Stephenville Texs* 3uly 109 1956. session on the above date following aldermen present: Prioe, Herman FergusoY, Others present were City Attorney Chandler and Chief Moore. Mayor Evans reported that it had been brought to his atten- tion that the airconditioner at the City Library was worn out and should be replaced. It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, sec- onded by Alderman Hugon, that the Mayor appoint a special com- mittee to look into the matter of purchasing an airconditioner for the City Library, and if the committee thought necessary to purchase -an airconditioner and have it installed as soon as possible. Motion carded. Committee appointed by the Mayor: Ferguson, Hedrick and Hugon. Messrs. Anderson and Johnson, representatives of the Gulf States Telephone Co., appeared before the Council requesting an increase in the company's telephone rates as follows: Business: One Party Line Station----------- 48e00 $9.00 Two Party Line Station------------ 7e50 8e00 Office: One Party Line Station------------ 7,50 9.00 Residence: One Party Line Station ............ .4,25 5.00 Two Party Line Station------------ 3.75 4.25 Four 0 W at ... -....... - 3.25 3.50 Residence Extention: Hand set-------------- .75 1e00 The.above rates were discussed with Mr. Anderson and Mr. Johnson and the following action was taken: It was moved by Alderman Hedrick, seconded by Alderman Riggins, that the City request a list of approved public utility rxte�aid service, from the Texas League of Municipalities, and kron this list a telephone rate expert be hired to look into the Gulf States Telephone Company's wanting an increase in phone rates and to report his findings back to the Council at a later date. Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman Hugon, seconded by Alderman Murray, that the Park Committee be authorised to purchase a diving board for the swimming pool at the City Park. -Motion carried. There being no other business at this time, the Council stood adjourned subject to the Mayor's le Mayor* A T: Cit y, ecre ary.