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Stephenville, Texas
February 27, 1957.
The City Council met in called 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, Dean Murray and Scott D. Reed.
City Attorney Chandler, Water Supt. Anderson and Chief
Cornell were also present.
Mayor Evans reported the purpose of the meeting was to con-
sider payment of final estimate on J. C. Oliver contract for sewer
extension as prepared by Consulting Engineers, Reaves and Gregory.
After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Reed, seconded by
Alderman White, that the City pay final estimate, as prepared by
Reaves & Gregory, to J. C. Oliver Co., and the engineering firm
Reaves & Gregory on balance of Sewer Improvement work. Motion
carried.
It was moved by Alderman Hedrick, seconded by Alderman Price,
that $11,543.67 be transferred out of the Water Works Operating
Fund to the Sewer Improvement Fund. Motion carried.
There being no other business at this time, the Council stood
adjourned subject to the Mayor's call.
ATTEST:
City Secretary.
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Stephenville, Texas
March 5, 1957,
The City Council met in regular session on this date with
Mayor Evans presiding and the following aldermen present: David
Hugon, Doyle White, Chas. Riggins, Philip Price, J. P. Hedrick,
Herman Ferguson, Scott D. Reed and Dean Murray.
Present were City Atty. Chandler, Water Supt. Anderson and
Street Supt. McMahan.
Minutes of previous meetings were read and approved.
Mr. W. H. Miller appeared before the Council and discussed
damages to his property caused by flood conditions and the need
of street repair facing his home on W. Groesbeck St. Mr. Miller
also requested a metal culvert to be installed along said street
so he could cross from his property to the street. After dis-
cussion, it was suggested, and agreed, to install a 15 inch cul-
verik in front of Mr. Miller's home and if possible clean out bar
ditches along said street.
A short film on the Byron -Jackson submersible pump was shown
the Council by Messrs. W. A. Goodman and Tom Smith, representatives
of Samsco Co. This was discussed but no action taken.
Messrs. Shroyer and Daniels, representing the Southwest Nat.
Gas Co., and Mr. W. C. Bass, representing the Wankosha Sales &
Service Inc., appeared before the Council to discuss and try to
encourage the City to install a combustible engine,with natural
gas as fuel, to pump City Water Well. This matter was discussed
in detail but no action taken.
It was moved by Alderman Hugon, seconded by Alderman Reed,
that the City refuse to open all sealed bids received on the old
Dump Ground property of approximately 42 acres, and return said
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bids unopened,due to the possibility of a proposed highway to go
through this property at a later date. Motion carried.
It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alderman White,
that the Fire Committee be authorized to purchase an insurance policy
which would protect all volunteer firemen while driving City's fire
equipment. Motion carried.
It was moved by Alderman Hedrick, seconded by Alderman Hugon,
that the City a'-°uthorize Supt. Anderson to extend the new sewer line
north on Harbin Drive to its intersection with W. Frey Street and
approximately 200 feet north on N. Dale Ave. Motion carried.
It was moved by Alderman Hedrick, seconded by Alderman White„
that Supt. Anderson be authorized to purchase and install a new net
fence around the new sewer lift station in the southwest part of
town. Motion carried.
It was suggested, and agreed, that the City Secretary meet with
the County Judge and work out the necessary details of holding a com-
bined City and State Election on April 2, 1957, and share in the ex-
pense of said election.
Alderman Price discussed an estimate received for new signal
lights of approximately $1300.00 per intersection, with installation
cost to be extra. This matter was further discussed but no action
taken.
It was moved by Alderman Reed, seconded by Alderman Murray, that
the City install signs on all signal lights to prbhibit turning right
while light is red. Motion carried.
Alderman Price discussed the need of raising the salaries of
Policemen J. E. Collins and Cecil Stone. After further discussion,
it was moved by Alderman Price, seconded by Alderman Reed, that
Policeman Collins be granted a raise to $235.00 per month upon the
completion of six months employment with the City. Motion carried.
Alderman Hedrick discussed the difference in salary of Annie
Ruth Kelley with other employees doing similar work and suggested
she be given a raise in pay. This matter was further discussed and
It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alderman Hugon, that
Mrs. Kelley be given a raise of $25.00 per month. Motion carried.
It was moved by Alderman Reed, seconded by Alderman Hugon, that
the City go ahead and complete work in the White Addition, on the
Fort Worth Highway, then upon completion of the job bill Mr. Doyle
White for same. Motion carried.
Opened at this time were sealed bids for new Water Well equip-
ment from the following:
1. Briggs -Weaver Machinery Co -------------------- $7060.00
2. Samsco Co.------------------------------------ 9105.00
3. San Antonio Machine & Supply Co.-------------- 8395.00
The above bids were discussed, then it was suggested, and agreed,
that no action be taken at this time, but be taken up again at a
later meeting.
It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alderman Riggins,
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. /
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