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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957-02-05 Regular MeetingStephenville, Texas February 5, 1957. 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, J. P. Hedrick, Herman Ferguson, and Dean Murray. Others present were City Attorney Chandler, Chief of Police Cornell, Water Supt. Anderson and Street Supt. McMahan. Minutes of previous meetings were read and approved. Mr. W. B. Hale presented a Quit Claim Deed to the Council for their consideration, signed by he and his wife, to a portion of the south end of White Avenue for a street. (( Mr. hale also requested the Council to install drain pipes { in Broadway Street, which the City had promised to do some few months ago. He also suggested that the Council consider enlarging drain pipes along Tarleton and Clinton Streets, which in his op- inion, should help preven flood conditions. It was moved by Alderman Riggins, seconded by Alderman Price, that the annual City Election be called on April 2, 1957, in accor- dance with Election Ordinance on Page 86C, Minute Book F, and the State Statute proceedure for use of the secret ballot. The election to be for one alderman from each of the four wards to servea two year term of office. Motion carried. Mayor Evans sppointed Mr. Homer Stephen as Election Judge for the above mentioned election and he is in turn to select his assis- tants. Mr. R. Kelley appeared before the Council to report that prop- erty owners along a porposed part of East College Street to its in- tersection with Washington Street, were wanting to deed enough land for a City street. Then they would like to have said street caliched and paved. It was suggested that Mr. Kelley have these property owners draw up their deeds, then report back to the Council at which time this matter would be considered further. Fire Chief Zane Carter appeared before the Council to discuss the City's not having insurance coverage on volunteer firemen in the event an accident occurred to or_' from a fire while driving a fire vehicle. The driver could be liable for damages. After more discussion of this matter, it was referred to the Fire Committee for further study and the Committee to report back their recommendations at a later meeting. It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alderman Hugon, that the City accept the dead from W. B. Hale & wife. Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alderman Hedrick, that the City Advertise for sealed bids on I Electric Motor Water Well Equipment. All bids to be in the office of the City Secretary not later than 5:00 P. M. on March 5, 1957. Motion carried. Alderman Riggins reported it had been suggested by a number of local golfers to allow non-resident golfers $25.00 per year dues in- stead of $40.00 to encourage out of town play. It was moved by Alderman Hedrick, seconded by Alderman Ferguson, that the Park Com- mittee, along with the Golf Committee, be authorized to work out an agreeable fee per year for all non-resident players. Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alderman Hugon, that Jim Burgan be given a $20.00 raise in salary effective as of February 1, 1957. Motion carried. Mayor Evans reported that Glen Cook had made an offer of $8,500.00 for the City's old dump ground property located on the Lingleville Road. After some discussion, it was moved by Alderman Hedrick, seconded by Alderman Price, that the City advertise for sealed bids on the old dump ground, of approximately 42 acres, le- 119 cated on the Lingleville Road, all bids to be in the office of the City Secretary not later than 5:00 P. M. on March 5, 1957, and the City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alderman Price, that the City allow Mr. C. C. Pemberton, upon final payment of first note of $4,712,63, to pay $100000 per month, plus interest, on his second note of $2,000.00 instead of the $200.00 per month as set out in the note. Motion carried. Alderman Hugon reported it was the recommendation of the Cem- etery Committee that the City take over the East End Cemetery. It was moved by Alderman Hugon, seconded by Alderman Price, that the offer of the East Memorial Cemetery Association to convey the land of that cemetery and place the cemetery under control and supervis- ion of the City be accepted, and the cemetery be received upon the tender of a proper executed deed of conveyance fr6m the associatiomm, subject to approval of City Council at its next regular meeting. The motion was carried. Chief of Police Cornell gave a good report on the Law Enforce- ment School being held at Tarleton State College by the Texas Depart- ment of Public Safety at al, for the benefit of local officers and others who cared to attend. Mr. Cornell also said there was a need of a pistol range and in his opinion one could be built at the City A irport for very little cost with the aid of the Street Department. It was suggested by the Council that when work started on the air- port runways that the Street Department aid the Police in building this pistol range. Mayor Evans requested the Law & Order Committee to look into the matter of relocating traffic signal lights on the different cor- ners due to the fact that in their present location it is difficult to see the light change because of the glare caused by the sun, and to report back their recommendations at a later meeting. Mayor Evans reported that he had received a list of three names from most of the Council members which were their recommendations to serve on the new Charter Commission, and from this list he was sub- mitting fifteen names to be considered to serve as the Charter Com- mission. After some discussion, it was moved by Alderman Price, sec- onded by Alderman Murray, that the selection and appointment of Char- ter Commission by the City Council and Mayor be accepted. (Said copy being attached to and becoming a part of these minutes). Motion carried. Mayor Evans also reported that the Chamber of Commerce is attemp- ting to locate a large Turkey Processing Plant near Stephenville, and needed to know if the City could furnish 500 gallons of water per min- ute to this new plant, also if the City would lay a six inch water main outside the City Limits which would cost approximately $6,000.00. After discussion, it was suggested and agreed that the City go along with the proposed idea, and the City would agree to pay $3000.00 toward the lay- ing of this six inch main to this new plant if the Stephenville Founda- tion would furnish the other $3000.00 for said line. A petition was presented to make a part of the City of Stephen- ville the Don King and Mrs. Mattie B. Roberts land situated on the John Blair Survey immediately adjoining the present north city limits. This matter was discussed and referred to the Finance Committee for further study and to report back their recommendations at a future meeting. It was moved by Alderman Price, seconded by Alderman Ferguson, 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. r ATTEST: 3�ty Secretary, Mayor.