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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956-07-11 to 1956-08-21 Regular Meetings97 Stephenville Texas July 11, 1956, The City Council met in a called session on this date with Mayor Evans presiding and the following aldermen present: David Hugon, Chas. Rigging J. P. Hedrick, Herman Ferguson and Scott D. Reed. Mayor Evans advised the Council that an affidavit had been presented him to the fact that an election had been held, in compliance with Let, 971E of the Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, that the L. H. Groesbeck Addition and Block 144 of the City Addition, in which a majority of the inhabitants quali- fied to vote for members of the State Legislature, voted in favor of becoming apart of the City of Stephenville. An affidavit has been made by three of said inhabitants to the fact of holding this election and its having carried by a majority, which affidavit has been filed with the Mayor of the City of Stephenville, and creates an emergency and an imperative public necessity requiring that this ordinance be- come effective Immediately. It was moved by Alderman Reed, seconded by Alderman Ferguson, that an ordinance be adopted annexing the L. H. Gsosabook ad Block U4 of the City Addi- tion to the City Limits. Motion carried. (Said ordinance being attached to and becoming a part of these minutes). There being no other business at this date, the Gouncil stood adjourned subject to the Mayor's call* ATMTT v City Secretary. Stephenville, Texas August 7. 1956. The City Council met in regular session on the above date with Mayor Evans presiding and the following aldermen present: Doyle White, David Hugon, Chas. Riggins, Philip Price, J. P. Hedrick, Herman Ferguson, Dean Murray and Scott D. Reed. Present at the meeting were Chief of Police Moore, City Attorney Chandler and Street Supt, McMahan. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved. Alderman Read discussed the need of a signal device on the large overhead water tank which would notify the employees at the Water Plant whe n the tank was overflowing. After some discussion, it was suggested, and agreed, that the Water Committee be authorized to have a signal device installed at the Water Plant to notify em- ployees when tank is about to overflow. The Council discussed, at this time, a test being made by the Southwest Natural Gas Company whereby they were urging the City to use natural gas as fuel on water well pumping. No action was taken since it was understood that a representative of the Gas Company would meet with the Council at a later date and discuss this matter further. It was moved by Alderman Reed, seconded by Alderman Riggins, that the City advertise for sealed bids for a tractbr and baekhoe. All bids to be in the office of the City Secretary not later than 5:00 o'clock P. M. August 21, 1956. Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman Riggins, seconded by Alderman Hugon, that the City accept $5000,00 from the Garner Park Committee and apply same on the new building and concrete slab at the City Park. Motion carried. t�-U1-�('c It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alderman White, that the City pay Mr. W. N. Brown for mileage and ex- pense in the amount of $9.95 for trip with Park Committee to Fort Worth. Motion carried. Alderman Riggins reported that the Stephenville Fair Asso- ciation was still willing to contribute $500.00 toward an extra shed for livestock, to be located east of the City Auction Barn, the total cost of building to be approximately $1140,00, It was moved by Alderman Riggins, seconded by Alderman Reed, that the City accept the $500.00 from the Stephenville Fair Association and to cooperate with them in building a livestock shed onto the east side of City Auction Barn at a cost of $640,00 to the City. Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman Hugon, seconded by Alderman White, that starting with the September 15th water meter reading, all City Volunteer Firemen be allowed 240s000 gallons of water per year and to be billed for all over that amount once a year there- after. Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman Reed, seconded by Alderman Murray, k that City Attorney Chandler be authorized to compile all ordinances passed by the City Council from 1933 to the present date and to pay his fee -upon completion of the work. Motion carried. City Attorney Chandler read and discussed an ordinance setting out specifications for curb and gutter constructed hereafter on the streets of the City of Stephenville. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Plurfty, seconded by Alderman Reed, that this ordinance be adopted (said ordinance being attached to and becoming a part of these minutes). Motion carried. Mr. Storey, representative of Browning -Ferris Machinery Co., discussed with the Council a now or used Wayne Street Sweeper. This was discussed further but nb action taken. Alderman White discussed the City doing custom work for the public. It was moved by Alderman Hugon that the City not contract for any individual work, except street paving, nor haul dirt and sand or any other matter pertaining to any private business unless in case of an extreme emergency. The motion died from lack of second. A letter was read at this time from the Junior Chamber of Com- merce requesting a signal light be installed at the railroad crossing on West Frey St. It was suggested and agreed that the Police Depart- ment be authorized to make a traffic survey on West Frey St., and on West Washington St., for comparison, then report their findings back to the Council at a later date. The Council will discuss this matter further after receiving the police report. Mayor Evans reported what had been done in regard to the City hiring a utility rate consultant and read a letter received from Mr. Owsley requesting that he be mailed a copy of the balance sheet of the Gulf States Telephone Co. It was suggested that the City Secretary request this balance -sheet from Mr. Art Anderson, Manager of the Gulf States Telephone Co., and upon receipt of same mail it to Mr. Owsley. Alderman Hugon reported that the Airport needed mowing and that some of the runways had several large holes that should be filled. After some discussion, it was suggested that the Street Department help take care of this matter. Alderman Hugon suggested that the Mayor appoint a special com- mittee to investigate the operation of the local cemeteries and re- port back their recommendiltions at the next regular meeting in Septem- ber. Mayor Evans appointed the following aldermen as a committee: Hugon, Price and Reed. At this time the Council went into an executive session. It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alderman Price, that $1500.00 be transferred from the General Fund to the R & B Fund, and $1000.00 from the General Fund to the Park Fund. Motion carried. i 99 Presented was a petition with several hundred names of local citizens appealing to the Council for the need of a City Bus. It was suggested that the City Secretary run an ad in the local paper, the Star -Telegram and the Dallas News, that the City would consider applications for franchise to pperate bus line and all applications be in the office of the City Secretary not later than September 4, 1956. It was moved by Alderman White, seconded by Alderman Riggins, 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. ayor. ATTEST: ecret y. Stephenville, Texas; August 21, 1956. The City Council met in called session on this date with Mayor Evans presiding and the following aldermen present: Doyle White, David Hugon, Chas. Riggins, Philip Price, J. P. Hedrick and Herman Ferguson. Present at the meeting were City Attorney Chandler, Water Supt. Anderson and Chief Moore. Mayor Evans stated that the purpose of the meeting was to open and discuss the following bids for a tractor and back -hoe for the Water i• Sewer Departments: 1. Higginbotham Motor Co ------------------ $49992.21 2. Shaw Equipment Co.--------------------- 5,951.50 3, Stephenville Implement Co.------------- 4050.96 After some discussion, it was moved by Alderman White, seconded by Alderman Hugon, that the City accept the bid of Higginbotham Motor Co. for $5,3L+2.21 for one International 300 Utility Tractor and a Henry Back -hoe (which made the difference in the bid stated above), and Higginbotham Motor Co. to instQll 700 x 16 tires and wheels at cost to City. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Cliff Shroyer, and other representatives of the South- west Natural Gas Co., appeared before the Council to discuss the Installation of gas engine water well pumping unit over one of the 4 City's water wells. Mr$. Shroyer pointed out several advantages of their unit in that it would be quite a saving in fuel cost along with the fact it would also serve as an auxiliary unit. This matter was further discussed but no action taken at this time, however, it was agreed to go into this more fully with the representatives at a future meeting. The Council discussed the possibility of the City owning and operating a City Bus. Mayor Evans reported that he had requested City Attorney Chandler to write the League of Texas Municipalities for an opinion as to whether or not a General Law City could legally own and operate a bus transportation system within the City. Further discussion was postponed until the regular meeting in September. The matter of the State Department of Public Welfare, formerly occupying offices in the old City Hall building, moving to offices in the Neblett-King building, came up for discussion. Alderman 100 Price explained that he had told Mr. Rayford Young, District Super- visor of the Department of Public Welfare, that the City Council had voted to pay $10.00 per month on the rental of the new offices, pro- vidcd this net with the legal approval of the City Attorney; that he did not know the offices had been moved from the old City Hall until he had talked with City Attorney Chandler, this date, and that the Department of Public Welfare people had not waitod until he gave them final approval before moving. It was then explained, by the City Attorney, that the City could not legally contribute funds for such purpose but this was being violated by Counties and Cities throughout the state at the invitation of the State Department of Public Welfare. There was no further action taken on this matter at this meeting. Mayor Evans reported that a Mr. Autry wanted to purchase the old Dump Ground land on the Lingleville Road. This was discussed, but it was agreed not to sell at this time. The Council discussed the damage being done by hogs at the City Golf Course and the trouble between the golf course keeper and the owner of the hogs. It was suggested, and agreed, that the Mayor appoint a committee to look into this trouble and report back at a later date. Mayor Evans asked the Park Committee to handle the situation. Alderman Riggins reported that due to public opinion it was his recommendation that the City not build the extra shed on the east side of the Auction Barn at the City Park. It was moved by Alderman Riggins, seconded by Alderman White, that the City not build the addition to the east side of the Auction Barn, as agreed In minutes of August 5, 1956. Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman Hedrick, seconded by Alderman Riggins, that the City allow Paul Davis to install extra bracing in the new shed now under construction south of the Swimming Pool at the City Park. Motion carried. Mayor Evans reported that Texas Ranger George M. Roach had turned over to the City the radio sending and receiving set that had been furnished him by the County and City, as he had changed cars and the set would not operate off the new 12 volt electric system. It was suggested, and agreed, that this radio set be sold at a reasonable price --if same was agreeable with the County. There being no other business a this time, the Council stood adjourned subject to the Mayor's call. f� ayor. A,"Ciy _ y Secretary. M i 1