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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1954-01-04 to 1954-02-01 Regular Meetings39 Stephenville, Texas January 4, 1955. The City Council met on the above date with Mayor Clark presiding and the following aldermen present: Grover Hale, J. P. Hedrick, Joe T. Roach, Jno. Hancock, J. W. Clements, and Leonard Wood. Others present were City Attorney Chandler, Water Supt. Anderson and Chief Moore. A group of high school boys and girls representing most all the local churches appeared before the Council asking for the use of the second floor of the old City Hall building for a Youth Center. This matter was discussed and the following motion by Alderman Roach, seconded by Alderman Hancock, that the youth of Stephenville be allowed the use of the second floor of the old City Hall Building, east of the Welfare Dept, for a youth center, provided a responsible group or committee of adults -is set up to supervise the activities of the youth group. Motion carried, unanimously. Alderman Clements reported that all right-of-way for the Rocky Point Farm -to -Market Road within the City Limits had been secured. It was moved by Alderman Clements, seconded by Alderman Hedrick, that $2000.00 be transferred from the General Fund into the R & B Fund, and that $1000.00 be transferred from the General -Fund into the Park Fund. Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman Wood, seconded by Alderman Hale, that the Plumber's Bonds for Emery H. McGehee, Emory Paul Harwell and H. Doyle Nix, be accented and approved. Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman Hedrick, seconded by Alderman Roach, that the City Pay taxes on the W. J. Clay property (lot A. Block 42, City Addition) in return for his quit claim deed to the above described property. Motion carried. The City Secretary presented a list of people who are not on City Sewer Lines but service is available for them. After some discussion, it was suggested that a letter be written to these people and where it had been made available for theMto consider this service. It was moved by Alderman Clements, seconded by Alderman Hale, that the Mayor be authorized to sign a gas contract with the Southwest Natual Gas Co. with the exception of two which called for a higher rate. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Clements, seconded by Alderman Roach, that Carlton McKeage, nightwatchman, be granted a raise in salary of $17.50 per month, effective as of January 1, 1955. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Clements, seconded by Alderman Wood, that the March of Dimes be granted all dimes placed in the parking meters during the month of January. Motion carr- ied. Alderman Wood reported that Mr. 0. T. Young had requested the City to extend water mains to several houses outside City Limits, south of the Greenview Addition. This matter was dis- cussed but no action taken. Alderman Hancock reported a new register was being pre- pared for the City Golf Course, making it necessary for all who play to register before doing so; also reporting at this time there had been some dissatisfaction concerning the keeper at the golf course. Phis was discussed but no action taken. i The Council again discussed the parking along East and West Washington Street, but no action was taken. It was moved by Alderman Hancock, seconded by Alderman Hedrick, that bills and accounts be allowed and ordered paid. Motion carried. There being no other business at the present, the Coun- cil stood adjourned subject to the Mayor's call. ATTEST: -sty Secretary. 4 ��, e a5� ayor. Stephenville, Texas February 1, 1955. The City Council met in regular session on the above date with Mayor Clark presiding and the following aldermen present: J. P. Hedrick, Grover Hale, Herman Ferguson, J. W. Clements and Joe T. Roach. Others present at the meeting were City Atty. Chandler, Chief Moore and Water Supt. Anderson. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved. Mayor Clark requested the City Secretary to read two letters received from local citizens encouraging City Council to disre- gard any by-pass highway around town. Rhother signed by several citizens on the Morgan Mill Road requesting (1) larger water mains; (2) street lights; (3) Police patrol; (4) sewer line. These mat- ters were discussed but no action taken. Alderman Clements reported that Mr. Price Jackson would like for the Council to decide if a basket ball goal frame should be placed upon the stage of the City Recreation Hall. After dis- cussion, it was moved by Alderman Claments, seconded by Alderman Hale, that Mr. Jackson be informed not to allow any basket ball goal frame to be installed on the ata�a at the Recreation Hall. Motion carried. Alderman Clements reported that Mr. C. G. Pemberton was interested in buying a new Packer Trash Truck and if it would be possible for the City to under -write the notes on a trans- action of this kind. After some discussion, it was suggested that Mayor Clark appoint a committee to look into this matter of purchasing a packer trash truck, in conjunction with Mr. Pemberton, and report back their findings at a later date. Mayor Clark referred the above to the Street Committee, Mr. Lynn Hassler reported to the Council several small changes in the proposed south by-pass loop and discussed these changes;also that the State Highway Department would have only enough money available to build that portion of the South Loop from the intersection of S. Graham St. and the Glenrose High- way west to Dublin Highway, at this time. The matter was dis- cudsed and no action taken at this time. It was reported that the Fire Department was wanting cur- tains for their Recreation Room. This was discussed and the Mayor requested the Fire Committee to accept sealed bids for curtains for the north side of the Fire Department. Alderman Ferguson reported that he and Chief Moore had talked with several property owners of Lots-1 &'2,'Bl9ek 71, City, and Lots 1 to 41 Block 91 City, about selling the south part to the City for purpose of building a large Quonsett Hut for City Park. This matter was discussed and Mayor Clark requested U 41 Alderman Hedrick to talk with those property owners that hadn't been contacted by Alderman Ferguson concerning their selling the south part of their lots and report back to the Council at a later date. Mr. Bryan Hale appeared before the Council asking them to consider running a largo concrete slab, approximately 100 x 100 ft., to be used as a tennis court, roller skating rink, etc. at the park grounds. Mr. Hale reported he had seen this idea used in other towns and it was very successful, used by the public a great deal and that he would be glad to contribute $100.00 toward a project of this kind. Alderman Hale reported that it was time for the Council to consider trading in one of the plice cars on a new one. It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alderman Hedrick, that the letting of bids and buying of a new police car be left up to the Law & Order Committee. Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman Hedrick, seconded by Alderman Clements, that the annual City Election for officials be called on April 5, 1955, in accordance with Election Ordinance on Page 86C, Minute Book F. and the State Statute procedure for use of the secret ballot. The election to be for one alderman from each Ward to serve a two year term of office; and one alderman from Watd 2 to serve an unexpired term of one year (vacancy made by resignation of J. T. Mays). Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Clark appointed Mr. Homer Stephen as Election Judge for the above mentioned election and he in turn shall select his assistants. Mayor Clark advised the Council that an affidavit had been presented him to the fact that an election had been held in com- pliance with Art. 974 of the Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, that the Greenview Addition, in which a *ajority of the inhabitants qualified to vote for members of the Sate Legislature, voted in favor of becoming a part of the City o Stephenville. An affida- vit has been made by three of said inhabitants to the fact of holding this election and its having carried by a majority, which affidavit has been filed with the May or of the City of Stephenville, and creates a demand and need that this ordinance be enacted, and further creates an emergency and an imperative public necessity requiring that this ordinance become effective immediately. It was then moved by Alderman Hedrick, seconded by Alderman Hale, that an ordinance be adopted annexing the Greenview and Addition to the city limits. Motion carried unanimously (said ordina nee being attached to and becoming a part of these minutes). Alderman Clements reported it had been brought to his at- tention that a large number of the trees in the City Park were being damaged by misletoe. This was discussed and referred to Mr. Percy Anderson. It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alderman Hedrick, that Roy Miller be appointed as Assistant City Fire Marshal. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alderman. Clements, that W. H. Bohanan's Plumber Bond be accepted and approved. Motion carried. Alderman Clements told he Council he had been approached by Mr. C. C. Booth wanting to puy a part of the old City Dump Ground on the Lingleville Road. This matter was discussed and it was reported that several local citizens were interested in buying the old dump grounds. It was moved by Alderman Clements, seconded by Alderman Ferguson, that the City advertise for sealed bids on the old City Dump Grounds and to reserve the right to accept or re- ject any and all bids. Motion carried. Alderman Clements reported that Mr. R. 0. Young would like i 42 to move the State Department of Public Welfare down stairs in the old City Hall building. This matter was discussed and it was dedided the City might get an opportunity to rent the lower floor of the old building and it would be better for it to be vacant. No further action was taken.. Mr. W. W. Goodman, with Shaw Equipment Co., discussed the buying of a motor grader but no action was taken in the matter. It was moved by Alderman Clements, seconded by Alderman Hale, that bills and accounts be allowed and ordered paid. Motion car- ried. There being no other business at this date, the Council stood adjourned subject to the Mayor's call. ATTEST: � 1 ity ecretary. or.