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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1954-03-23 to 1954-04-06 Regular Meetings and Resolutionsi3 Stephenville, Texas March 23, 1954. The City Council met in a called session on the above date with Mayor Clark presiding and the following aldermen present: J. P. Hedrick, Herman Ferguson, J. W. Clements, J. T. Mays and Leonard Wood. Mr. Lynn Hassler, with the State Highway Department, dis- cussed a designated Farm to Market Road between U. S. Highway # 67, starting at the I. Clift Est. property, and going northwest to the Lingleville Highway F. M. # 8. After some discussion, the following resolution was made by Alderman Clements and seconded by Alderman Woods:. RESOLUTION Whereas, the Texas Highway Commission has, by minute order # 35546, designated a Farm to Market Road from U. S. 67 northwest to F. M. Road # 8, near the west edge of Stephenville. Now, therefore, it is ordered that the terms of the minutes be accepted hereby and the City of Stephenville agrees to provide all the needed right-of-way lying within the City of Stephenville, free of cost to the State. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Clark reported that he had been approached by several women's clubs concerning a possible water shortage during the coming summer months, and discussed with the Council the drilling of more wells for_ia greater supply. Alderman Ferguson reported he had received several complaints on the unsanitary condition around the 0. B. Davis hog lot. It was suggested that this matter be referred to City Health Officer, Dr. A. E. Lankford. Alderman Ferguson also reported that it had been brought to his attention a nymber of cars were running up and down the City Airport runway at night. This matter was referred to the Police De part me nt . There being no other business, the Council stood adjourned subject to the Mayor's call. e-? / .11 A I ATTEST: ity becretary. Stephenville, Texas March 25, 1954. The City Council met in called session on the above date with Mayor Clark presiding and the following aldermen present: J. P. Hedrick, Joe T. Roach, Joe B. Frey, J. T. Mays, J. W. Clements, Herman Ferguson and Leonard Wood. The meeting was for the purpose of selecting the different paint colors for inside and outside of the New City Hall & Fire Station. It was agreed to accept the recommendations set out by Mr. Stanley Brown, Architect, and the J. B. Paint Co. z There being no other business at adjourned subject to the Mayor's call. ATTEST: this time, the Council stood &�Za - 1� 17-/ City Secretary. 14 Stephenville, Texas March 30, 1954. The City Council met in a called session on the 30th day of March, 1954, with Mayor Clark presiding and the following aldermen present: J. P. Hedrick, Joe B. Frey, J. W. Clements, Herman Fer- guson and J. T. Mays. The following sealed bids were received for furniture to go into the new City Hall & Fire Station: 1. Stephenville Printing Co. 2. American Desk Mfg. Co. After some discussion and comparisons, the following motion was made: It was moved by Alderman Hedrick, seconded by Alderman Clements, that the Building Committee deal with the Stephenville Pringing Co. for new furniture to to into the City Hall building and to authorize said committee to make all necessary changes in bids that they might deem necessary. Motion carried unanimously. Alderman Frey discussed what progress had been made on a mural and it was agreeable with the Council for Mr. Frey to go ahead on this work. It was moved by Alderman Mays, seconded by Alderman Ferguson, that the City Secretary be authorized to order three 36 x 120" fold- ing pedestal banquet tables from the Monroe Co. of Colfax, Iowa. Motion carried unanimously. There being no other business at this time, the Council stood adjourned subject to the Mayor's call. 22 Attest: Cil�/ �� ity ecretary. Stephenville, Texas April 6, 1954. J The City Council met in regular session on April 6, 1954, with Mayor Clark presiding and the following aldermen present: J. P. Hedrick, Joe T. Roach, J. W. Clements, Joe B. Frey, J. T. Mays, Herman Ferguson and Leonard Wood. Also present were Water Supt. J. P. Anderson, Chief of Police W. L. _ Moore and City Attorney Joseph A. Chandler. It was moved by Alderman Hedrick, seconded by Alderman1Ferguson, that the Mayor be authorized to sign a release to Leonard Stone on approximately � acre of the old 7 acres dump grounds sold tb E. M. Weeks. Motion carried. Alderman Wood reported that he and Alderman Clements had been working to secure right-of-way for Farm to Market Road between Dub- lin Highway and Lingleville Road fromthe Clift Est. Alderman Ferguson presented an estimate for air condition ducts and a larger tower for second floor of Fire Department building,by Morgan Electric Co. This matter was discussed and it was moved by Alderman Frey that Council go on record as not being in favor of in- stalling air condition ducts and enlarging tower for Fire Department. The motion died for lack of second, and no other action was taken on the matter. The changing of several partitions on north side of City Hall building was discussed but no action taken. 15 Alderman Mays discussed the need of the Fire Department for 300 £t. of 1i in. fire hose and a new set of tires for the 1942 Ford pumper truck. It was moved by Alderman Mays, seconded by Al- derman Hedrick, that the City purchase 300 ft. of 1z in. fire hose from Brown & Peargy Motor Go., C $1.40 per ft., and to notify the public that sealed bids will be accepted on six 700 x 20, 10 ply heavy duty truck tires and tubes on May 4th, 1954, at 7:00 P. M. Motion carried. The Council discussed the overhauling or installing of a new block assembly in the 1953 Ford Police Car or replacing it with a new car. It was moved by Alderman Roach, seconded by Alderman Wood, that the City purchase from Herrin Motor Co. a 1954 Ford Intercepter with 160 H. P. Motor, less 60 Amp, generator, for a difference of $794.60. Motion carried. Alderman Clements reported he had had an offer of $10,000 for the City Golf Course. This matter was discussed but no action taken. It was moved by Alderman Clements, seconded by Alderman Mays, that City Policemen J. D. Thomas and Chas. Hook Jr. be allowed a $10.00 per month raise to become effective as of April 1, 1954. Motion carried. Alderman Clements discussed an isurance plan to cover all City Employees as submitted by Ellis Insurance Agency. After some further discussion, it was agreed to defer the matter until a later date. It was moved by Alderman Clements, seconded by Alderman Frey, that the following Resolution be passed: RESOLUTION Resolved, that the Mercantile National Bank of Dallas, Texas, be authorized to invest in its entirety the reserve funds Qf the City of Stephenville on deposit with said bank in United States Treasury 2� Bonds, due June 1962, optional 1959, at approximate cost of 100 9/32 to yield approximately 2.19%. Motion carried un- animously. 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 "Sims" Addition, in which a majority of the inhabitants quali- fied to vote for members of the State Legislature voted in favor of becoming a part of the City of Stephenville. An affidavit 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 Mahor 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 moved by Alderman Hedrick, seconded by Alderman Ferguson, that an Ordinance be adopted annexing the new addition to the City Limits. Motion carried unanimously tsaid ordinance being attached to and becoming a part of these minutes). It was moved by Alderman Mays, 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. 2 ATTEST: y 1t Secretary. 16 J