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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957-10-08 to 1958-01-21 Regular Meetings149 Stephenville, Texas October 8, 1957. The City Council met in a postponed regular meeting on the above date with Mayor Evans presiding and the following aldermen present: Virgil Dickerson, David Hugon, Chas. Higgins, Philip Price, J. P. Hedrick, Albert Graves and Scott D. Reed. Others present were City Atty. Chandler, Chief of Police Cornell, Water Supt. Anderson and Street Supt. McMahan. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved. Appearing before the Council at this time were the following: Van Allen, Jack Teddlie, L. B. Howard, Sam Risinger, Ben Templeton and Lyle Hunt, who made up a part of the Merchant's Committee from the Chamber of Commerce. With Van Allen, as chairman and spokesman, they presented a plan for "courtesy parking" during the Thanksgiving through Christmas holidays shopping season requesting the Council to approve same. This matter was discussed in detail but no action taken at present. Mr. Joe B. Meador came before the Council regarding bringing a portion of his property, along the south side of the Dublin High- way, into the City Limits. This matter was discussed but no action could be taken until Mr. Meador presents a petition to come into the City Limits. The City Secretary explained, in detail, the 1957-58 annual City Budget. After discussion it was suggested that the proper notice be run in the local newspaper, then the new budget would be acted upon at the next regular meeting of the Council. Notice as follows: NOTICE The annual budget notice of the City of Stephenville, Texas, has been Prepared and filed with the City Secretary for approval by the City Council. This is to notify that the City Council will meet on the 5th day of November, 1957, at the City Hall in the City of Stephenville, Texas, at 7:00 o'clock P. M. to hear any and all protests why such budget shall not be accepted and approved. It was moved by Alderman Hedrick, seconded by Alderman Graves, that the following ordinance be accepted and approved: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS: That the Tax Rate in said City for the year 1957 is hereby fixed at $1.60 (one dollar and sixty cents) on the one hundred dollar valuation of all property, by law and the ordinance of said City, and which tax is hereby apportioned to the various funds of the City as follows: City General Fund-------------------------------- .84 City Band Fund----------------------------------- .02 City Road & Bridge Fund-------------------------- .15 City Park Fund----------------------------------- .05 City Street Lighting Fund------------------------ .12 City Street Bonds 1929 Issue--------------------- .06 City Sewer Bonds 1929 Issue---------------------- .OLD. City Water & Sewer Bonds 1949 Issue-------------- .21 City Sewer Improvement Bonds 1955 Issue---------- .08 City East End Cemetery--------------------------- .Ol Total --------- $1.60 1_50 That this ordinance be in full passage. Motion carried. A ST. � i y Secretary. force an effect after its Mayor. Alderman Reed discussed with the Council a $25.00 water tap- ping fee charged to Jno. Tom Heaton at Champion Products Co., for a new water connection. After further discussion, it was moved by Alderman Hugon, seconded by Alderman Price, that Mr. Heaton be allowed a credit of $25.00 on his water bill for the tapping fee he had been charged on the new connection. Motion carried. Alderman Reed also reported that the Boy Scouts were in need of approximately 190 feet of 1 inch black pipe to be used at their Club House on the corner of Lennox Ave. and East Long Street, and since the City has this much used pipe if the Coun- c 1 would be willing to give it to them. It was moved by Alder- man Hedrick, seconded by Alderman Dickerson, that the City auth- orize Supt. Anderson to give the Boy Scouts 9 joints of 6ne inch black pipe. Motion carried. Alderman Hugon reported that the Street Department wanted to advertise for bids on a new dump truck. It was moved by Alderman Hedrick, seconded by Alderman Riggins, that the Street Committee be authorized to advertise for sealed bids on a new dump truck. Motion carried. Alderman Reed reported it was the recommendation of the Cemetery Committee that the City take over the West End Cemetery. J' It was moved by Alderman Reed, seconded by Alderman Dickerson, that the offer of the West End Cemetery Association to convey the land of that cemetery and place the cemetery under control and supervision of the City, be accepted, and the -cemetery be received upon the tender of a proper executed deed of conveyance from the association, subject to approval of City Council. Motion carried. Alderman Graves reported that Mr. Jess Brooks had complained of the railroad right-of-way ditch, just south of his property on Graham Street, not draining properly and that something should be done to allow proper drainage. After some discussion, the Council requested Alderman Graves to look into the matter further and it would be brought up at a later meeting. Alderman Price reported the Police Department needed an extras telephone. After discussion, this matter was referred to Chief Cornell to be worked out by him. Alderman Hugon discussed the need of selling the old City Hall & Fire Station building and using money from sale to pur- chase space for a City Parking Lot. After further discussion, it was suggested and agreed that the City Secretary be author- ized to advertise for sealed bids on the old City Hall & Fire Station building and lot, and that all bids should be in the office of City Secretary not later than 5:00 o'clock P. M. on Tuesday, November 5, 1957. It was moved by Alderman Dickerson, seconded by Alderman Reed, that Mayor Evans be authorized to sign a release for property sold E. M. Weeks. Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman Dickerson, seconded by Alderman Reed, that City Attorney Chandler be authorized to file a delinquent tax suit against Lot 2, Block 10, Crow Styles Ad- dition. Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman Reed, seconded by Alderman Graves, that $1000,00 be transferred from Water Works Operating Fund to Road & Bridge Fund. Motion carried. 151 It was moved by Alderman Hugon, seconded by Alderman Price, that bills and accounts be allowed and ordered paid. Motion carried. There being no other business at stood adjourned subject to the Mayor's ATTEST* 7) /City Secretary. this date, the Council call. Mayor. Stephenville, Texas October 24, 1957. The City of Stephenville City Council met in called session on this date with Mayor Evans presiding and the following alder- men present:. David Hugon, Virgil Dickerson, Chas. Higgins, Philip Price, J. P. Hedrick, Albert Graves, J. C. Oliver Jr., and Scott D. Reed. Present was Chief of Police Cornell, Alderman Reed discussed with the Council whether or not the City should charge Messrs. Bob Howell and Earl Bolling water tapping fees at their present building sites, due to the fact that each site had taps already installed before building had begun. After some further discussion, it was agreed that under the present circumstances that Mr. Howell should be refunded his water tapping fee of $25.00; that Mr. Bolling would not be charged a water tapping fee. Mayor Evans reported that the purpose of this meeting was; to allow the Charter Commission to discuss in detail the new proposed City Charter. In his explanation of the thirty-nine page charter, Mr. Clinton Cox, Chairman of the Charter Commission, noted that the members of his committee had studied charters from 37 dif- ferent cities, personally visited many cities operating under the Home Rule type of municipal government, and consulting with municipal advisory groups throughout the State. The proposed new charter for Stephenville was written and approved by the members of the comission as a form of muni- cipal government best suited to the needs and requirements of the City. If approved by the qualified voters, the new charter would replace the General Law type of government under which the City has operated since 1888. After much discussion, Mr. Cox submitted to the City Council a petition from the Charter Commission that the new proposed City Charter be voted on December 17, 1957. In accepting the proposed charter for an election, Mayor Evans expressed his appreciation to the members of the commission for their untiring efforts in preparing a new charter for Step- henville. Bids for printing the charter will be accepted by the Council in a called meeting Tuesday night, October 29, 1957, with del- ivery date set for November 12, 1957. Copies of the charter to be mailed to each qualified voter of the City of Stephenville at least thirty days prior to the election. There being no other business at this time, the Council stood adjourned Subject to the Mayor's ca 4 3T : ' Z(�n.�._ >>Mayor* *�4 'So-dbet-ilg 152 Stephenville, Texas October 29, 1957. The City Council met in called session on the above date with Mayor Evans presiding and the following aldermen present: David Hugon, Virgil Dickerson, Chas. Riggins, Philip Price, J. P. Hedrick, Albert Graves', J. C. Oliver Jr. and Scott D. Reed. Mayor Evans reported that the purpose of the meeting was to open and consider bids for printing 3000 copies of the new pro- posed City Charter. The following bids were received: Stephenville Printing Co ---------------------- -$485.00 Stephenville Empire -Tribune-------------------- 494.50 It was moved by Alderman Dickerson, seconded by Alderman Oliver, that the City accept the low bid of the Stephenville Printing Co, of $485.00 for the printing of 3000 copies of new proposed City Charter. Motion carried. There being no other business at this time, the Council stood adjourned subject to the Mayorts call. ATTEST: 7/�r ai i y acre ary. Stephenville, Texas: November 5, 1957. The City Council met in regular session on this date with Mayor Evans presiding and the following aldermen present: Virgil Dickerson, David Hugon, Chas. Riggins, Philip Price, Albert Graves, J. P. Hedrick, Scott D. Reed and J. C. Oliver Jr. Others present were City Atty. Chandler, Chief of Police Cornell and Water Supt. Anderson. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved. Alderman Hedrick reported that Mr. Charlie Ross had requested that the City replace the fence between his property and the west end of the City Park grounds. After some discussion, this matter was referred to the Park Committee to be worked out by them. The following sealed bids were received and opened on a Two Ton Truck for the Street Department: 1. Jones Chevrolet Co. 6 cyl---------------- $251}9.00 by phone 8 cyl.--------------- tS .00 3 .00 2. Higginbotham Motor Cm.--------------------$2709.40 3. Anderson Motor Co. 4. Herrin Motor Co. It was moved by Alderman that the City accept the bid a model V 8, Two Ton Truck. V8------------------- $2975.00 6 cyl.--------------- 2875.00 V8------------------- $2555.93 6 eryl.--------------- 2475.93 Reed, seconded by Alderman Graves, of Herrin Motor Co. for $2555.93 for Motion carried. Also opened at this time was a bid from Motor Truck Equipment Corporation for a dump body complete @ $809.40. No action was taken on this matter. 1.53 M Alderman Oliver discussed the need of increasing the R & B Fund's budget for the 57-58 year an additional $7500.00. It was moved by Alderman Oliver, seconded by Alderman Dickerson, that the Mayor be authorized to sign contract with J. R. Mercer Jr., Consulting Civil Engineer, to prepare a topography survey of the City of Stephenville. Motion carried. The 1957-58 Annual Budget was discussed and it was moved by Alderman Reed, seconded by Alderman Dickerson, that the budget be accep- ted and approved as outlined; that the City Tax Rate for the year 1957- 58 be set at $1.60 on the one hundred dollar valuation. Motion carried. Alderman Hugon discussed the hiring of an engineer to prepare a master plan for the City Airport. After further discussion, it was moved by Alderman Hedrick, seconded by Alderman Oliver, that the City hire C. Leyton Willis & Associates to prepare this master plan for the City Airport. Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman Hedrick, seconded by Alderman Dicker- son, that sealed bids be received for a new Police Patrol Car, and that all bids be in the office of the City Secretary not later than December 3, 1957. Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman Dickerson, seconded by Alderman Oliver, that City Attorney Chandler be authorized to file a delinquent tax suit against Lot 1, Block 2, M & 0 Addition. Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman Hedrick, seconded by Alderman Dickerson, that $1000.00 be transferred from the General Fund to the Park Fund. Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman Reed, seconded by Alderman Price, that hills 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. ATTEST: Lim(2zzz iecretary. Stephenville, Texas December 3, 1957. The City Council met in regular meeting on the above date with Mayor Evans presiding and the following aldermen present: David Hugon, Virgil Dickerson, Chas. Riggins, Philip Price, J. P. Hedrick, Albert Graves, J. C. Oliver Jr, and Scott D. Reed. Present were City Attorney Chandler and Chief of Police Cornell. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved. It was moved by Alderman Reed, seconded by Alderman Hugon, that City Employees R. Y. Garr. and Wayne Rodman be requested to attend Inspectors examination to be held by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners in Austin, Texas, on December 17, 1957. Motion carried. Alderman Reed reported that Mr. Bud Partain wanted to rent the old Fire Department Hall for a garage. This matter was discussed but no action taken at this time. Alderman Hedrick discussed the new gas heaters that Mr. Gaines was installing at the City Recreation Hall, that due to the company shipping larger heaters than was quoted on their bid, which also 154 involved several changes in installation, he was afraid Mr. Gaines would lose money on his bid and was hoping the City Council would help out with his loss. This matter wag referred to the PCrk Com- mittee to be world out by them. It was moved by Alderman Dickerson, seconded by Alderman Reed, that the City pay each of the four regular fire department members two weeks extra in the amount of $117.50 for working extra vacation time. Motion carried. Alderman Oliver discussed the paving of Erath Street between Washington and Green Streets; also, that Mr. Roscoe P rdom was will- ing to curb and gutter his side of Erath Street and would curb the City Library* side of Erath Street at cost to the City. This matter was further discussed and it moved by Alderman Reed, seconded by Alderman Graves, that paving, curb and gutter of Erath Street, be- twconWashington and Green Streets, be handled by the City Street Department. Motion carried. Mr. Bryan Hale reported to the Council that he wanted to pur- chase Lot 1, Block 119, City Addition, and would promise to construct three or four new houses on this property if the City would replace the present sewer line now cnossing the property with cast iron pipe and open up an alloy -way out to College Street. This matter was dis- cussed and referred to the Street Committee and they in turn ad 11 report back to the Council at a later meeting their recommendations. Alderman Graves discussed again the City's extending sewer line to new armory building. After further discussion, this matter was referred to the Sanitary Committee tn be worked out by them. The following sealed bids were received and opened on a new City Police Carr 1. Jones Chevrolet Co. 1958 Chev. 4 door Del. Ray 8 cyl, electric wipers, 50 amp. generator, air flow heater 3: defroster ------ $2674.60 Less 1956 Chev. Sedan------------------------------- 1374.60 Total net difference-------------------------------- 1300.00 Automatic Transmission extra------------------------ 188.00 2. Herrin Motor Co. 1958 Ford Custom 300 Fordor 8 cyl. 50 amp. alternator generator, fresh air heater, less 1956 Fordor Chev. Net difference -------------------------------------- $1245.00 Fordomatic trans. & power wipers-------------------- 1 0 1 00.30 Alderman Reed presented a deed from the Wet'. End Cemetery Asso- ciation and after some discussion it was moved by Alderman Dickerson, Jseconded by Alderman Graves, that the City accept this deed from West End Cemetery Association of Stephenville. Motion carried. i Alderman Reed also suggested that the Council consider hiring Jsomeone to supervise and look after sale of lots for both cemeteries. It was moved by Alderman Reed, seconded by Alderman Graves, that Mr. M. C. ?Nichols be hired to supervise both cemeteries at a_salary of $80.00 per month effective as of December 1, 1957. Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman Riggins, seconded by Alderman Oliver, that $4000.00 be transferred from Water Works Operating Fund to Road & Bridge Fund. Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman Oliver, seconded by Alderman Riggins, that $6000.00 be transferred from Police Department Fund to General Fund to pay for parking meters. Motion carried. Presented at this time was a petition from Joe B. Meador, Jack Ross, E. L. Walls, H. J. Gilbreath, Roy Stafford and F. B. Belding stating their land is vacant and has no residents whatever; that it is contiguous and adjacent to the present limits of the town of Step- henville, Texas; that the owners of such land are executing and pre- senting this petition and desire the City Council of Stephenville, Texas, to hear this petition, to grant same, and by proper ordinance 155 passed by the City Council, receive and annex the territory as a part of the City of Stephenville, Texas. It was moved by Alderman Graves, seconded by Alderman Oliver, that the ordinance making a part of the City of Stephenville, the land being a part of the John Blair Survey, Abstract # 32, in Erath County, Texas, immediately adjoining the present southwest City Limits of the City and that the City Council receive and annex this terri- tory as a part of the City of Stephenville, Texas. Motion carried. (Said ordinance being attached to and becoming a part of these min- utes). It was moved by Alderman Riggins, seconded by Alderman Hedrick, that the City approve the 1956-57 audit as prepared by Mr. Carl Crimmins and to pay him $375,00 as per agreement. Motion carried. The Council discussed the new proposed Home Rule City Charter and the election to be held for it on December 17th. It was moved by Alderman Oliver, seconded by Alderman Dickerson, that the Council endorse the adoption of the Home Rule Charter. Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman Dickerson, seconded by Alderman Oliver, that bills and accounts be allowed and ordered paid. Motion carried. There being no other business at this date, +he Council stood adjourned subject to the Mayor's call. Mayor. ATTEST: City Secretary. Stephenville, Texas December 10, 1957. The City Council met in called session on this date with Mayor Evans presiding and the following aldermen present: Chas. Riggins, Philip Price, J. P. Hedrick, Albert Graves and J. C. Oliver Jr. Alderman Graves made hie report to the Council rc^^rdi^.P the City extending sewer line to the new armory building and recommended that work start on this project as soon as possible. It was moved by Alderman Graves, seconded by Alderman Price, that the City ex- tend sewer line to the new az>nry building. Motion carried. 1 Alderman Oliver reported that he had looked over Mr. Bryan Hale's property on West College Street and suggested that the City not have anything $o do with this project, therefore, no action was taken. Alderman Price recommended that City Policeman David Hancock be given a raise in salary. It was moved by Alderman Hedrick, sec- onded by Alderman Riggins, that Mr. Hancock be raised to $235.00 per month effective as of December 1, 1957. Motion carried. The Council discussed paving of the one --third portion of West College Street in the 300 block, in front of the Doxie Tate property, sod it was reported that Mr. Tate was agreeable to have curb and getter installed if the City :.culd pave the unpaved portion of College Street in the 300 block. This was agreeable with the Council and the Street Dspa^t-ent was requested to begin work as soon as possible. There being r.c other httsiness at this ti-C, the �ntt^_^i 1. tc--A adjourned subject to the Mayor's call. ATTEST. Ult�- y 3ncretary, 156 Stephenville, Texas January 7, 1958. The City Council met in regular session on the above date with Mayor Evans presiding and the following aldermen presents David Hugon, Virgil Dickerson, Chas. Higgins, Philip Price, J. P. Hedrick, Albert Graves, J. C. Oliver Jr. and Scott D. Reed. Present were City Attorney Chandler, Chief of Police Cor- nell, St. Supt. McMahan and Asst. Water Supt. Ganns. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved. Mr. Clark appeared before the Council requesting a street light be installed on Davis Street, just off N. Belknap St. After some discussion, the Council assured Mr. Clark that a street light would be installed on the above mentioned street as soon as Texas Power & Light Company have available material. Mr. W. B. Hale came before the Council asking to trade even a portion of his property on W. College St., under which the City's sewer line crosses, for City property in Clifton Heights Addition where the old rock crusher is now located. This matter was dis- cussed and referred to the Street Committee for further study. Alderman Reed reported that Mr. J. P. Anderson had retired as of December 31, 1957, and suggested that Mr. R. Y. Gann be promoted to Water & Sewer Superintendent at a salary of $300,00 per month;.that Wayne Rodman be made assistant Water & Sewer Supt. at a salary of $275.00 per month. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Hedrick, seconded by Alderman Graves, that Mr. Gann be appointed Water & Sewer Supt. at a salary of $300.00 per month, with house and utilities at water plant furnished by the City; that Wayne Rodman be promoted to assistant Water & Sewer Supt. at a salary of $275.00 per month, both effective as of January 1, 1958. Motion carried. Alderman Reed suggested that a letter 6f appreciation be given Mr. J. P. Anderson for his long years of service to the City and that something in the way of a gift would be appropriate on the part of the Council. It was suggested, and agreed, that the Council present Mr. Anderson a gift certificate as a token of their appreciation for his years of service as Water & Sewer Supt. Alderman Oliver suggested that the Water Department make a complete survey of the system as follows: 1. Check and determine the present water level. 2. Pumping level* 3. Capacity of each well. 4. Additional storage space for water, etc. Alderman Hedrick reported that Mr. Charlie Ross wass till complaining about the new fence,built by the City, being over on his property. Mr. Hedrick also reported that Jim Burgan was unable to take his vacation during the summer months and asked that the Council consider paying him extra for the vacation or allow him to take his two weeks now. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Reed, seconded by Alderman Price, that Mr. Burgan be paid $117.50 for this two weeks vacation period. Motion carried. Alderman Riggins discussed dues and green fees at the City Golf Course, then made the following suggestions: In the case of the annual $40.00 yearly fee to allow the keeper to collect semi-annual golf course fees of $22,50 per six months with dues date running from January let to June 30th, and from July let to December 318t. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Graves, seconded by Alderman Hugon, that the golf course keeper be allowed to collect semi-annual fees of $22.50 per six months, with the dues running from January lat to June lat. and July lat to December 31st. Motion carried. 1 15'7 Alderman Oliver reported that Mr. W. D. Tate wanted to lease his property on W. College Street for $125,00 per month to the City for a parking lot. This was discussed and referred to the Street Committee for further study and consideration, and report back to the Council at a later meeting. Opened at this time were the following bids for two 8:25 x 20 ten ply heavy duty nylon tires: 1. Everett Firestone Store Heavy duty transport, each -------------------- $89.16 Transport------------------------------------- 77.55 2. Brown & Pearcy Heavy duty Express,:each---------------------- 75.00 3. Goodyear Service Store Nylons, each---------------------------------- 75.40 4. Martin Bros. Nylons, each---------------------------------- 73.05 5, The Evans Co. Rayons, each---------------------------------- 61,15 Nylons, each---------------------------------- 70.00 It was moved by Alderman Dickerson, seconded by Alderman Reed, that the City accept low bid of the Evans Company for two ny- lon tires at $70.00 each. Motion carried. Alderman Higgins made the following recommendations re- garding the City using a purchase order system: 1. All purchase orders to be made in triplicate. (a) One copy attached to order. (b) One copy left with City Secretary, at close of day. (c) One copy to remain with Department Head for his records. 2. All purchase orders issued over $50.00 in the Water & Sewer Department, Street Department and Police Department id1 be signed by the Committee Chairman and the Department Head. (a) All purchases under $50.00 for these departments to be signed by the Department Read only. 3. All purchase orders over $25.00 in the remaining de- partments of the City shall be signed by the Committee Chairman and Department Heads. (a) All purchases under $25.00 for these departments will be signed by the Department Heads only or authorized per- sonnel. After some discussion, it was moved by Alderman Hugon, seconded by Alderman Hedrick, that the Council accept Finance Committee's recommendations for the purchase order system and authorize the printing of all necessary forms, that said system become effective as of February 1, 1958- Motion carried. Mayor Evans reported that Mrs. D. H. Price had injured her foot in a water meter box of the City's located just off Clinton Street, between Green Street and Tarleton Ave. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Price, seconded by Alder- man Graves, that the City pay Mrs. Prioe's hospital bill for this injury. Motion carried. The Council requested City Attorney Chandler to see if the City had an ordinance prohibiting any person tampering with meter box lids -and if not to prepare one as soon as possible. Assistant Tax Collector McLemore gave a report on the statis of the City's tax rolls, stating the City is in excellent shape as far as real tax collections are concerned, that a vast major- ity of delinquent taxes carried on the rolls are personal prop- r 1.58 arty tax which has remained unpaid for a number of years and due to present law will be impossible to collect. Mayor Evans appointed Aldermen Hedrick, Riggins and Oliver to canvass the Special Election Returns. After some study, the Com- mittee reported the Election Returns in order. It was than moved by Alderman Riggins, seconded by Alderman Hedrick, that the Spec- ial Election Returns be approved (said Returns being attached to and becoming a part of these minutes). Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman Price, seconded by Alderman Riggins, that the City accept Mr. Joe B. Meador's deed to a fifty foot street in the new Meadors Addition. Motion carried. It. was moved by Alderman Hedrick, seconded by Alderman Oliver, that $1500,00 be transferred from Water Works Operating Fund to Park Fund. Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman Hugon, seconded by Alderman Oliver, that bills and accounts be allowed and ordered paid. Motion car- ried. . There being no other business at this date the uncil stood adjourned subject to the Mayor's call. Mayor. ATTEST: --rizy secretary. Stephenville, Texas January 21, 1958, The City Council met in called meeting on this date with Mayor Evans presiding and the following Aldermen present: David Hugon, Virgil Dickerson, Philip Price, Chas. Riggins, J. P. Hedrick, J. Co Oliver Jr. and Scott D. Reed. Alderman Oliver reported that Mr. W. D. Tate was not willing to sell his property which the City wanted for a parking lot, neither would he lease for less than $125.00 per month. Mr. Oliver had talked with Mr. B. M. Stone and he was willing to sell, or lease, all of Lots 3-4. Block 111, City Addition. On the lease agreement, Mr. Stone was willing to lease for $100.00 per month for twelve -months, with an option to the City to purchase after one year at a price of $14,000.00 for She two lot* at 4% interest payable $141.75 per month. Also to be included in the lease, City would pay for moving the house located on Lot 3 to a location about 2 miles out of town, and the grading and level- ing, also hot -topping of this property. After some discussion, the Council voted to allow Alderman Oliver to make Mr. Stone the following offer: The City would be willing to pay for moving the house on Lot 3, grading and leveling of Lots 3 & 4, complete with hot -top- ping, in exchange for free lease for one year, with an option to lease or buy after said year. There being no other business at this time the Council stood adjourned subject to the Mayor's call. ATTEST:Mayor* _1 'Stsecre ary.