HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957-09-17 Regular Meeting1-47
r`er 17,
T'ae City Council met in called session on the above date with
Mayor Evans presiding and the fcllowin aldermen present: David
Hugon, Virgil Dickerson, Chas. Riggirs, Philip Price, J. P. Hedrick,
Albert Graves and. Scott D. Reed.
Others present were City Atty. Chandler, Chief Cornell and St.
Supt. iic�i`ahan.
Alderman Reed discussed the hiring of R. Y. Gann as Assistant
'later & Sewer Superintendent. After some discussion, it was moved
by Alderman Dickerson, seconded by Alderman Hugon, that City hire
R. Y. Gann as Assistant Water 3s Sewer Superintendent at a salary of
F280.00 per month, effective October 1, 1957. I-.otion carried.
Alderman 'Iedrick reported the Boy Scouts wanted the City to pur-
chase enough light fixtures to take care of their new ball grounds on
E. Long St. and Lennox Ave. This matter was discussed but no action
taken.
Alderman Hedrick also reported the need for an extra man during
the Fall Fair. After some discussion, it was suggested this matter
be referred to t-:e Park Committee and be worked out by them.
Alderman Hedrick reported the need of new electric switch boxes
in the park area, that it would cost approximately $61.00. It was
suggested and agreed for Park Committee to go ahead on this matter.
Also, that M'r. Flory, College Golf Instructor, wanted to be
allowed to play free on City's Golf Course while serving as instruc-
tor to the college students golf team. After some discussion, it was
agreed to allow Coach Flory to play golf free while serving as in-
structor to the college tear:.
Favor Evans discussed the present static and conditions surround-
ing the proposed play grounds for colored people on E. Tarleton St.
n'fter more discussion, it was moved by Alderman Reed, seconded by
Alderman Dickerson, that the Eayor be authorized to make Arizona
Johnson an offer of $1169.09 for Lot 1, Block 56, City addition, after
Garner Park Trustees have promised to pay the above price for said lot,
Motion carried.
Discussed at this time was the fence line between City Golf Course
and lvllr. Grady Stone, and it was suggested and agreed that Park Committee
be authorized to make an agreement with A:r. Stone as to where the fence
should be set, also to have the understnading with I=ir. Stone that gol-
fers be allowed to recover their balls should they fall on I:r. Scone's
property. It was Also agreed that when Park Committee has reached an
agreement with TKr. Stone that City Attorney Chandler shall be author-
ized to draw up necessary papers for said agreement.
Alderman Dickerson reported that the Fair Association was willing
to pay City firemen, wtiiile on duty at the Fair Grounds, .,1.00 per hour
for serving as extra nightwatchmen, if there was no objections by the
Council. After some discussion, no objections were voiced by the Coun-
cil and it was suggested and agreed that Fire Committee work out the
necessary details to handle the matter.
It was moved by Alderman Reed, seconded by Alderman Dickerson,
that the ordinance increasing rates of Gulf States Telephone Company
in the City of Stephenville be passed (said ordinance being attached
to and becoming a part of these minutes). Eotion carried.
Read and discussed at this time was a letter from the West End
Cemetery Association expressing their desire to trun over the com-
plete operation and ownership of that cemetery to the City. After
further discussion, the matter was referred to the Cemetery Committee
and they in turn will study and make recommendations then report back
to Council at a later meeting.
At this time a request, by petition, was presented to open up
6th Street where it crosses the Santa Fe Railroad. City Attorney
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Chandler ask the Council if it was their desire for him to write the
railroad company and request a crossing be made for this street.
After discussion, it was agreed not to write a letter concerning
this matter but that Alderman Graves be requested to look into the
possibilities of not opening said street and still be able to get
these folks mail service.
It was moved by Alderman Dickerson, seconded by Alderman
Groves, that City authorize City Attorney Chandler to file del-
inquent tax suit against E'- of Lots 1-2-3-4, Block 9, Frey First
Addition to the City of Stephenville. ,Motion carried.
It was moved by Alderman Dickerson, seconded by Alderman Hugon,
that the 1957 City Tax Roll be accepted and approved. I:otion carried.
There being no other business at this time, the Council stood
adjourned subject to the 1,layorts call. 11
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ty Secretary,