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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1954-08-03, 11 Regular Meetingsm Stephenville, Texas August 3, 1954. The City Council met in regular session on the above date with Mayor Clark presiding and the following aldermen present: Grover Hale, J. W. Clements, Joe T. Roach, Herman Ferguson, John Hancock, Leonard Wood, J. T. Mays and J. P. Hedrick. Others attending were City Attorney Chandler and Water Supt. Anderson. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved. Fire Chief, B. M. Stone, appeared before the Council requesting window screens be installed on windows in Recrea- tion Room, Bathroom and Stairway of the second floor of the Fire Department, also would like for the Council to consider airconditioning for the second floor. Chief Stone also ask the Council for an extra fire truck driver for the next two months, approximately, due to a number of extra grass fires expected at this time of year. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Hedrick, seconded by Alderman Hancock, that win- dow screens be purchased and installed in the second floor of the Fire Department. Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman Clements, seconded by Alderman Mays; that the Fire Committee be authorized to hire an extra fire truck driver for August and September. Motion carried. Airconditioning for the Fire Department was discussed and referred to the Building Committee. The Council discussed Home Rule form of City Government. It was moved by Alderman Mays, seconded by Alderman Ferguson, that the Mayor call a special meeting of the Council in ap- proximately 18 days to consider the Home Rule form of City Government and to allow the Council time to select names for a 15 Member Charter Commission to write a new City Charter. Motion carried. Mr. Douglas appeared before the Council in regard to his company coming into Stephenville and doing street paving and wanting to know our policies and specifications. This matter was referred to the Street Committee. Alderman Wood reported that Mr. Jim Johnson, working with the Street Department, wanted a raise in salary. This matter was discussed and referred to the Street Committee. The Emmet Moon matter was discussed and referred back to the Street Committee. The Council discussed extending a sewer line along the Glenrose Highway to the City Limits at an approximate cost of $2700.00. Also discussed was the fact that Mr. Raymond Jar- ratt is behind with his water rights payments in the amount of $175.00, and it was suggested that the Sanitary Committee see Mr. darratt concerning this matter and he eudWn either pay the amount due or forfeit his water rights contract. The sewer line extension out the Glenrose Highway was referred to the Sanitary Committee. Alderman Mays reported he had been approached by several individuals living out the Morgan Mill Road wanting a six inch water main. This was discussed and referred to the Water Com- mittee. Alderman Hancock discussed the selecting of a new cur- tain for the stage in the Recreation Hall at City Park. This matter was further discussed and referred back to the Park Committee for more study. It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alderman Clements, that the Council approve the Plumber's Bond of Mr. W. H. Bohanan. Motion carried. 27 The City Secretary reported that the Board of Equal- ization had been unable to adjust satisfactory the valua- tion on Mr. W. C. Parham's property and would like for the Council to pass on this matter. The Board recommended that Mr. Parham's property be set at $2000.00. It was moved by Alderman Clements, seconded by Alderman Hancock, that the Council accept the Board's recommendation of $2000.00 on this property. Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alder- man 'Noodi that the Delinquent Tax Roll be accepted and approved. Motion carried. The Council discussed Mr. Walter King wanting to buy the Jim McCluskey property, Lot 5, Block 13, Shappard & Collins Addition, because of delinquent taxes against it. This was discussed but no action taken. It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alder- man Hale, that $1000.00 be transferred from the Water Works Operating Fund to the R & B Fund, and that $1000.00 be trans- ferred from The Water Works Operating Fund to the Park Fund. Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman Hedrick, seconded by Alderman Clements, that bills and accounts be allowed and ordered paid. Motion carried unanimously. There being no other business at this time, the Council stood adjourned subject to the Mayor's call. ATTEST: Uny ecretary. yor. Stephenville, Texas August 11, 1954. The City Council met in a called session on the above date with Mayor Clark presiding and the following aldermen present: J. P. Hedrick, Leonard Wood, Herman Ferguson, Joe T. Roach and J. T. Mays. Others present for the meeting were Joseph A. Chandler, City Attorney, and J. P. Anderson, Water Supt. The meeting was for the purpose of discussing with Mr. Lynn Hassler the right-of-way grant by the City through the old City Damp Grounds. It was moved by Alderman Hedrick that the City abide by agreement with the State Highway Department of a 100 ft. r$ght- of-way through said City property, but to disregard any fur - their negotiation with the Highway Department for any wider right-of-way. The motion died for lack of a second. There being no further business at this time, the Coun- cil stood adjourned subject to the Mayor's call. ATTEST: Mayor. ity 6ecretary.