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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958-05-01 Continued to 1958-06-16 Regular Meetings173 7 part of the old City Hall which is now used by the old men to play dominoes. This was further discussed but no action taken. Alderman Graves reported Hugh Wolfe was to open another, or new, entrance to the Golf Course and asked the City to run a sewer line. After some discussion, it was agreed to wait until such street was properly deeded to the City before any definite plans could be made. Alderman Graves also reported a problem of sewer on the west side of Lydia Street. Discussed but no action taken. Alderman Brandon reported the roof on the Recreation Hall in bad condition, also that Mr. John Hancock had looked at the roof and stated it in need 6f a new roof which would cost approximately $2500.00. After discussion, it was agreed to get sealed bids on this roof. It was moved by Alderman Allen, seconded by Alderman Ratliff, that Mr. Carl Crimmins be employed to audit the city books. Motion carried. Alderman Allen spoke on the possibility of a low rent housing project, pointing out the necessary steps which should be taken to secure same. It was the general opinion of the Council to ask an architect to appear before them at the next meeting to further dis - cuss this matter. Alderman Reed brought up for discussion the closing of the City Hall office on Saturdays. It was moved by Alderman Dickerson, sec- onded by Alderman Graves. that the City Hall be closed all day on Saturdays effective after June 1, 1958. Motion carried. Mayor Evans reported the sirens installed for Civil Defense were not large enough to cover the City. The Mayor suggested trying to trade these for two large sirens and pay the difference. It was moved by Alderman Reed, seconded by Alderman Dickerson, to order two larger sirens and return the three small ones. Motion carried. Alderman Dickerson reported the Highway Department has asked for No Parking signs, to avoid traffic congestion, at the corner of N. Graham and E. Tarleton streets. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Graves, seconded by Alderman Dickerson, to place signs on each side of this street, placed 30 feet from the corner. These signs to read "No Parking From Here To Corner," and effective Monday through Saturday. Motion carried. The following sealed bids were received and opened on a half ton pickup for the water department: 1. Higginbotham Motor Co. 2 Ton 6 cyl. International ---------------------- $1787.62 2. Jones Chevrolet Co. 2 Ton 6 cyl. Chevrolet-------------------------- 1461,50 3. Herrin Motor Co., 6 cyl. Ford------------------------------------- 1506.56 V-8 Ford---------------------------------------- 1599,96 It was moved by Alderman Dickerson, seconded by Alderman Ratliff, that the City accept the bid of Jones Chevrolet Co. for $1461.50 for a 6 cyl. 2 ton Chevrolet pickup. Also transfer the red Ford pickup from Water Dept. to the Park Dept. Motion carried. Alderman Ratliff discussed the need for some new fire hose. Mayor Evans suggested specification be written up on hose needed and bids secured. There being no other business at this adjourned subject to the Mayorts call. ATTEST: //// Secre ary. date,tpe Council stood .ay or . or i.7'4 x Stephenville, Texas May 20, 1958. The City Council met in called session on the above date with Mayor Evans presiding and the following aldermen present: Virgil Dickerson, Marvin Ratliff, Chas. Riggins, Walter Brandon, Van E. Allen, Scott D. Reed and Earl Weathers. Mayor Evans stated the purpose of this meeting was to work out a price on the Industrial Sites near the City Airport. This is a block of land of approximately 36 acres. Alderman Allen reported an individual wanted to buy a strip of land north of the airport hangar. This approximately 400' x 2751 deep, and includes the airport residence. This party had offered the City $6000.00 for the land and house. Then, if the City would not sell the above, the party would buy approximately 2001 front by 2501 deep and pay $2000.00. These offers were dis- cussed and referred to the Airport Committee to check into fur- ther and report back to the Council. It was suggested, and agreed, to designate the first week of June as "Annual Clean -Up Week." City Secretary to handle the de- tails. It was agreed to have an open meeting of the Low Rent Housing Authority on Friday night, May 23rd, in the Frey Room of the Farmers First National Bank, arrangements and publicity to be handled by Alderman Allen. Mayor Evans reported Mr. Jack Farrar had contacted him with reference to selling the City the old Tate home at the corner of W. College and S. Barton Sts. The house and lot can be bought for $5250.00 and would serve as a good City Parking Lot after the house is removed. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Reed, sec- onded by Alderman Dickerson, to buy this property. The money to handle this is to be borrowed from the reserve Water works Operating Fund and to be repaid to this fund at the rate of $100.00 per month until paid. Motion carried. Mayor Evans reported Mrs. Taylor had agreed to rent the Texas Employment Commission suitable office space upstairs in the old State Bank Building. This space to rent for $35.00 per month with utilities paid. The County has agreed to pay half this expense. It was moved by Alderman Brandon, seconded by Alderman Riggins, to co-operate with the County and pay half this rent for a period of one year. Motion carried. No other business at this time, so subject to the Mayor's call. ATTEST: v 0'e, Uity secretary. the Council stood adjourned Mayor. Stephenville, Texas May 22, 1958. The City Council met in called session on this date with Mayor Evans presiding.and the following aldermen present: Virgil Dickerson, Marvin Ratliff, Chas. Riggins, Walter Brandon, Van E. Allen and Scott D. Reed. Mayor Evans said the purpose of this meeting was to make some decision on the sale of a part of the airport. Alderman Allen reported an individual had offered to buy a strip of land. approximately 400' front by 2751 deep of the airport. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Dickerson, seconded by Alderman Ratliff, to authorize the Airport Committee to sell the above described portion of the airport to Mr. Lee Orbison for $6500.00, provided the Council does not receive a better offer. Motion carried. 1_75 There being no further business at this dat , the Council stood adjourned subject to the Mayor's call. .v✓ /)/ ATTEST: Mayor. CIL sty Secretary. Stephenville, Texas May 23, 1958. The City Council met in a called session on the above date with Mayor Evans presiding and the following aldermen present: Virgil Dickerson, Marvin Ratliff, Chas. Riggins, Walter Brandon and Van E. Allen. Mayor Evans said the purpose of this meeting was the sale of a portion of the City Airport. This is a plot approximately 4001 front,on U. S. Highway 281, by approximately 2751 deep. after dis- cussion, it was moved by Alderman Dickerson, seconded by Alderman Ratliff, to sell this above mentioned land for .06500.00 to Mr. Lee Orbison. Also that a resolution authorizing Mayor Evans to execute a deed in the name of the City of Stephenville conveying to Lee Orbison the above described property. (Said resolution being at- tached to and becoming a part of these minutes). The motion carried unanimously. No other business at this time, the Council stood adjourned subjectto the Mayor's call. ATTEST: Mayor.. 'City ,� - ecretary. Stephenville, Texas June 3, 1958. The City Council met in regular session on the above date with Mayor Evans presiding and the following aldermen present: Virgil Dickerson, Marvin Ratliff, Chas. Riggins, Walter Brandon, Albert Graves, Van E. Allen, Scott D. Reed and Earl Weathers. Also present were Water Supt. Gann, St. Supt. McMahan and Chief Comlell. Messrs. Doster and Jones, representing Republic Life Insurance Co., appeared before the Council to discuss a group hospital and accident insurance policy for regular city employees. After dis- cussion by the Council, it was moved by Alderman Reed, seconded by Alderman Allen, to insure all regular city employees, at the City's H. expense, as soon as possible. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. J. R. Mercer, Consulting Engineer, appeared before the Council to present a topography map of the City. After discussion, It was agreed to call a special meeting of the Council, at a later date, to further discuss this, before it was approved. Mr. John Hancock came before the Council to present a Bid for roofing the City Recreation Hall. Mr. Hancock's bid of $1650.00 for a 4 ply, 15 lb. felt, with gravel and brick, and the roof to carry a 15 year guarantee. Should any decking, or metal flashing, need replacing this to be at the City's expense at cost plus 10%, Opened at this time was a bid from Hamilton Roofing Co. Total bid $2155.00. r. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Reed, seconded by 1'76 Alderman Graves, to accept the bid of John Hancock, work to begin as soon as possible. Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman Reed, seconded by Alderman Dickerson, beginning with the June reading, throul3h September reading, a 5000 gallon minimum at the regular rate of2.50, plus sewer charge of $1.00, be allowed water customers, in the City limits only, and the above rates be subject to immediate change by action of the Council. Motion carried. Alderman Ratliff reported some dissatisfaction among firememm`_ attending the fire schools. Some had objected to the keeping of an L accurate account of the expense. After discussion, it was suggested and agreed the City would pay these firemen expenses in the future. These firemento keep as accurate a record as possible on expenses. The following bids for fire hose were opened at this time: Fire Appliance Company. First Grade B. F. Goodric4 dacron, superseal treated, 600 lb. test: 1000 ft. 21a in. Double Jacket Fire King, 600 lb. test, super - seal treated, type 80 couplings 50 ft. section NST per foot $1.80. 300 ft. 12 in. Double Jacket, Fire King, 600 lb. test, superseal treated, 50 ft. sections per ft, coupled, $1.30. Terms 2% 10 days, N 30 days, FOB Stephenville. Eureka Fire Hose: 1000 ft. 22 in. Multex Multiple woven dacron, 600 lb* test per ft. $1.90. 300 ft. 11 in. Multex Multiple woven dacron, 600 lb. test per ft. $1.30. 1000 ft. 21 Eureka Dbl. Jacket, dacron, 600 lb. test, per ft, $1,50. 300ft. I.J in Eureka Dbl. Jkt. dacron, 600 lb test, per ft. $1.10. Terms 2% 30 days, FOB Stephenville. It was moved by Alderman Ratliff, seconded by Alderman Dickerson, to accept the bid of Eureka Fire Hose for 1000 ft. 21 in Multex hose @ $1.90 per ft; and 300 ft. 1i in. Eureka Dbl. Jkt. dacron @ $1,10 per ft. Terms 2,% 30 days from date of invoice, or net 6 months. Motion carried. Alderman Dickerson reported the need for the City to discon- tinue paving of the new developments or large projects. After dis- cussion, it was moved by Alderman Dickerson, seconded by Alderman Reed, the City discontinue paving the new developments after all the present contracts are fulfilled. Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman Dickerson, seconded by Alderman Rat- liff, that the City prePa¢e an ordinance showing the specifications for future paving in the City. Motion carried. Chief Cornell reported on the Texas Highway Department recom- mendations for parking on Graham St. and the Square. It was suggested and agreed to take this up in detail at a special meeting. It was discussed, and agreed, to sell the house at the old City Dump Ground to Rex H. Cates for $50.00. At this time, the need for the fogging machine to be operating was discussed. It was suggested and agreed to write for prices on a new machine. Alderman Riggins brought up for discussion the purchase order system now used by the City. It was the general opinion of the Council to continue use of this system. 20( �\/ o,.� �¥2 okkCt H 0\k44 ; .moo - A- EQ 90 ®§9 00F^ aHct W—PW ct )°'��oHN4 }/�(0910 ■lAqAC40 §000 1-&0 0 pct °°0ON §;P. i�, 0 MP 0C4. ;o0H0WO§0 ,�.%0■o,., �s� W �_rowe &`o0 wct �3C4r2;¥E a OD ■k0 is �o 4In."* "oo§§�\; �210 P�a- g&�/o2GoE ctasK� G� &AW"ct ° ;°-;& ��Eroc 4 & \ � w / Alderman Weathers reported the need for liability insurance on the police cars. It was pointed out by City Attorney Chandler the need to secure a spedial insurance policy. It was the opinion of the Council to have this looked into further by the Law & Order Committee. Mayor Evans reported the large Civil Defense Sirens were here and will be tested as quickly as installed. Mayor Evans also reported the meeting of Texas League of Mun- icipalities to be held Friday, June 6, 1958, at Mineral Wells and all invited to attend. It was moved by Alderman Brandon, seconded by Alderman Graves, to adopt an ordinance annexing the old City Dump Ground land to the City limits. Motion carried said ordinance being attached to and becoming a part of thses minutes). Opened at this time were bids for lease of the old City Dump Grounds: Charles R. Walker bid of $100,25. Roy H. Lerner bid of $120.00. It was moved by Alderman Dickerson, seconded by Alderman Ratliff, that the City lease to Mr. Roy H. Larner, for one year, the old City Dump Grounds located along the Lingleville Road, for the sum of $120900 (from June 1, 1958 to June 1, 1959) with the understanding the City reserves the right to forgeit said lease upon a reasonable notice and City will make adjustment for balance of lease year. 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 corporation, association, or individual bankers doing business within the City of Stephenville. All banking corporations, associations or individual bankers desiring to be salehtdd as the Depository of the funds of said City shall file their sealed bids with Rex H. Cates, City Secretary, on or before the 1st day of July, 1958, stating the rate percent upon daily balance that such bidder offers to pay to the City for the next year follow- ing the date above mentioned. All such proposals shall be securely kept by the City Secretary and shall not be opened until the 1st day of July, 1958, at which time the City Council of said City shall meet for the purpose of passing upon the same and no proposals will be re- ceived after such sealed bids have been opened. The Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids. It was eq by Alderman Ratliff, seconded by Alderman Graves, that the ng notice for City Depository Bid for the coming year be advertised. Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman Reed, seconded by Alderman Riggins, to accept the deed from R. A. Bennett for a strip of land 15 feet wide and approximately 527.5 ft. long being the southerly 15 ft. of Lot 8, Block 13, Sims Addition. This to be accepted for the purpose of a street. Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman Dickerson, seconded by Alderman Ratliff, to transfer $1000.00 from the General Fund to the Park Fund. Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman Dickerson, seconded by Alderman Ratliff, to transfer $1500.00 from the General Fund to the R& B Fund. Motion carried. Discussed at this time was the billboards owned by North Texas; Advertising Co., which are located in the City Limits. It was agreed by the Council to assess thses signs at $500,00 each, and notify the company of the action taken. Alderman Reed reported the need for additional help at the Cemetery. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Brandon, sec- onded by Alderman Dickerson, to hire another man to work in the cemetery. Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman Dickerson, seconded by Alderman Rat- liff, that bills and accounts be allowed and ordered paid. Motion carried. There being no other business at this time, the Council stood adjourned subject to the Mayor's call. ATTEST: L G' ✓ Zlty 5ecre ary. ayor. Stephenville, Texas June 6, 1958. The City Council met in called session on the above date with Mayor Evans presiding and the following aldermen present: Virgil Dickerson, Marvin Ratliff, Chas. Riggins, Walter Brandon, Albert Graves, Van E. Allen, Scott D.-Reed and Earl Weathers. Mayor Evans stated the purpose of this meeting was -to pass a resolution conveying a portion of the airport land to Mr. Lee Orbison. It was moved by Alderman Higgins, seconded by Alderman Dickerson, to adopt the following resolution. Motion carried. RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of Stephenville, J. Louis Evans, is hereby authorized to execute a deed in the name of and for the City of Stephenville conveying to E. Lee Orbison that certain land owned by the City of Stephenville which is described below, for the sum of $6,500.00 to be paid in cash with the stipulation and covenant and condition that Cecil Davis be permitted to continue occupying the residence and adjacent impro- vements on such land for a period of 12 months after the date of said deed and which deed shall not warrant the title as to any oil, gas or other mineral which may have been reserved by prior owners; in said land and shown in the office of the County Clerk of Erath County, Texas, said land described as follows: First Tract: All that certain lot, tract or parcel of land, calculated to be 0.011 acres out of the J. B. Dupuy Survey, Abstract No. 196, and 1,258 acres out of the M. Roberts Survey, Abstract No. 640, in Erath County, Texas;, described as follows: BEGINNING in the East line of Highway No. 281, or East Road, at a point which is 40 ft. S. 12 deg. 43 min. E. from a concrete right of way marker in the East line of said Highway uh ich is set on the North line of said Roberts Survey as fenced and occupied, kkJ: this beginning corner being situated 62.5 ft. N. 58-25 E. and 40 ft, S. 12-43 E. from the N. W. corner of said Roberts Survey and N. E. corner of the Dupuy Survey as located by the State Highway Department in their survey of U. S. Highway No. 281;`THENCE S. 12 deg. 43 min. E, with the East line of said highway, at 162.ft. cross the West line of said Roberts Survey and East line of the Dupuy Survey in the center of an old road, in all 219.8 ft. to the S. W. corner of this; THENCE N. 59 deg. 10 min. E. 275 ft. to the S. E. corner of this; THENCE N. 12 deg. 43 min. W. 263 ft. to the N. E. corner of this in the north line of said Roberts Survey as occu- pied; THENCE S, 58 deg. 23 min. W. 121.3 ft. to the Norther N. W. Corner of this in the North line of said Roberts Survey as occu- pied; THENCE S. 31 deg. 30 min. E. 119 ft. to an internal corner of this; THENCE S. 84 deg. 33 min. W. 185.1 ft. to the place of beginning. Second Tract: All that certain lot, tract or parcel of land, i'79 calculated to be 0.187 acres out of the J. B. Dupuy Northern Sur- vey, Abstract No. 196, and o.915 acres out of the M. Roberts Sur- vey, Abstract No. 640, in Erath County, Texas, described as follows: BEGINNING in the East line of U. S. Highway No. 281, or East Road, at the S. W. corner of a 0.011 acre tract out of said Dupuy Survey, at a point which is situated 62.5 ft. N. 58-23 E. and 259.8 ft. S. 12-43 E. from the N. E. corner of said Dupuy Survey and N. W. corner of said Roberts Survey, for the N. W. corner of this; THENCE S. 12-43 E, with the East line of said Highway No. 281, 185 ft. to a stake for the S, W. corner of this; THENCE N. 59 deg. 10 min. E. at 75 ft, cross the East line of said Dupuy Survey and West line of said Roberts Survey in center of old road, running parallel to and 50 ft. northerly of the North line of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Tract, a total distance of 275 ft. to a stake for the S. E. corner of this; THENCE N. 12-4!}3 W- 185 ft- to the N. E. corner of this and S. E. corner of a 1.258 acre tract out of said Roberts Survey; THENCE S. 59-10 W. at 257 ft. across the West line of said Roberts Survey at the S. W. corner of said 1.258 acres, in all 275 ft. to the place of beginning. There being no other business, the Council stooC} adjourned sub- ject to the Mayor's call. A T: Mayor. City Secretary. Stephenville Texas June 16, 1956. The City Council met in called session on this date with Mayor Pro -Tom Reed presiding and the following aldermen present: Virgil Dickerson, Marvin Ratliff, Walter Brandon, Albert Graves, Van E. Allen, and Earl Weathers. Mayor Pro-Tem Reed stated the purpose of this meeting was to decide if the City Council would be covered by the group hospital and accident polity. City Attorney Chandler reported this action might not be legal, since it could be considered an increase in salary of the council, and suggested this be looked into further. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Allen, seconded by Alderman Graves, to not take any action until a legal opinion could be obtained from the Texas League of Municipalities. Na other business at this time, the Council stood adjourned subject to the Mayor's call. Mayes Pro-Tem. ATTEST: t,a iC ty Secretary. m