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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1954-10-05 to 1954-11-16 Regular Meetings31 NOTICE The annual budget of the City of Stephenville, Texas, has been prepared and filed with the City Secretary for ap- proval by the City Council. This is to notify the public that the City Council will meet on the 5th day of October, 1954, at the City Hall in the City of Stephenville, Texas, at 7:30 P. M. to hear any and all protests why such budget shall not be accepted and approved. (Printed 9-26-54). L�L/ d. ty becretary. Stephenville, Texas October 5, 1954. The City Council met in regular session on the above date with Mayor Clark presiding and the following aldermen present: J. P. Hedrick,.J. W. Clements, Grover Hale, Joe T. Roach, J. T. Mays, Leonard Wood and Herman Ferguson. Others present were City Attorney Chandler, Chief Moore and Supt. J. P. Anderson. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved. A group of ladies representing the West and East Edd Cemeteries, with Mrs. John Wright as spokesman, appeared be- fore the Council asking the City to take over operation of the two cemeteries or at least give assistance in forming a new organization. After sorge discussion, it was moved by Alderman Wood, seconded by Alderman Mays, that City Attorney Chandler along with C. 0. McMillan and Judge W. J. Oxford, aid the West and East End Cemeteries Committee in preparing an association of its own. Motion carried. County Commissioners, Bob Allen and Roy Fallin, came be- fore the Council soliciting aid ih securing the construction of a Farm -to -Market Road from Rocky Point to Cedar Point. I t was suggested that a letter be written by Mayor Clark and the Council to Mr. W. W. Finley requesting this road be built. After more discussion, it was moved by Alderman Clements, seconded by Alderman Ferguson, that a letter be written to Mr. W. W. Finley, of the Texas Highway Dep,-rtment, requesting the extension of the Farm -to -Market Road from Rocky Point to Cedar Point down the lower Granbury Road in Erath County, and said letter be signed by the Mayor and Council. Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman Wood, seconded by Alderman Hale, that County Judge Dale Harbin be requested to prepare the above mentioned letter. Motion carried. Ms. Wallace, with G. A. Coffey Co., came before the Cou n- cil reporting that he would like to sell the City a new 104 H. P. Gallon Motor Grader for $13,440.00, that he would allow 1,440.00 for the City's old Grader, making a difference of :,p12,000.00 and would give the old Grader back to the City at no cost; or would sell a 125 H. P. Gallon Motor Grader for $15,215.00, allowing V62,215.00 for old Grader, making a dif- ference of $13,000.00. This matter was discussed but no ac- tion taken. It was moved by Alderman Clements, seconded by Alderman Mays, that the Budget for the year 1954-55 be accepted and approved, as outlined. Motion carried. Alderman Hale discussed the Police Department's need of 1, 32 new uniforms. It was moved by Alderman Hedrick, seconded by Alderman Ferguson, that the City purchase two pairs of trousers and two shirts for each member of the Police Department. Motion carried. Alderman Roach discussed the need of a telephone at the City Disposal Plant, but no action was taken on the matter. The Council requested Chief Moore to contact Mr. Raymond Jarratt in regard to his not paying the water -right payments at the City Disposal Plant for the past seven months, a total of 3175.00, and report back to the Council at their next regular meeting. Alderman Wood reported he had had several complaints about unsanitary conditions surrounding the City Golf Course. After some discussion, it was suggested that the City Health Officer make an investigation before any further action be taken. It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alderman Clements, that Carlton McKeage be paid for extra nightwatching for the month of September. Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman Mays, seconded by Alderman Fergu- son, that $2000.00 be transferred from the Water Works Operating Fund to the R & B Fund and that $500.00 be transferred from the Water Works Operating Pund to the Street Lighting Fund. Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman Clements, seconded by Alderman Hale, that bills and accounts be allowed and ordered paid. Mot- ion carried. There being no other business at this time, the Council stood adjourned subject to the Mayorfs call. ATTEST: iiity Secretary. Stephenville, Texas October 19, 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, J. W. Clements, Herman Ferguson, Leonard Wood and John Hancock. Meeting with the Council were the following: W. W. Finley, Co. Judge Dale Harbin, Roy Fallin and Lynn Hassler. ''',Ir. Hassler, representative of the Texas Highway Department, requested the Council to pass an ordinance providing for constru c- tion and maintenance of the portion of Farm to Market Road # 2157, known as Rocky Point Road, in the City of Stephenville, be passed. It was moved by Alierman Clements, seconded by Alderman Wood, that an ordinance be passed for construction, maintenance, existence and use of the said street project, for the indemnification of the State of Texas, by the City against all damages to adjoining, ab- utting and other property; and for expense in connection with any claim or suit, thereof; and declaring an emergency and providing that this ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage. (Said ordinance and agreement being attached to and becoming a part of these minutes). Motion carried unanimously. Mr. W. W. Finley discussed with the Council a proposed High- way Loop starting at the intersection of #377 and # 281, then south on #281 to South Street, turning west on said street and following south City Limits to Alexander Road, and from this tiU point west and north to intersection of City Limits and Highway ,Y377. Mr. Finley stated, due to the narrow streets, and the increase of motor vehicles in the past few years, that Washington Street was inadequate to take care of the present traffic. Mr. Finley urged the Council to consider this problem and if possible to let him know their decis- ion in the next 30 days. The above subject was discussed by the Council but no action taken. A group of ladies representing the P. T. A. of Step- henville Ward School appeared before the Council requesting that something be done about the heavy traffic problem on Washington Street. It was moved by Alderman Hedrick, seconded by Alderman Clements, that the City take a full page ad in the Stephen- ville Daily Empire at a cost of $100.00, for the Stephenville Centennial addition, said ad to be worked out by City Sec- retary. Motion carried. There being no other business at this time, the Council stood adjourned subject to the Mayor's call. ATTEST: _4D, `-° ity Secretary. Mayor. Stephenville, Texas November 2, 1954. The City Council met in regular session on the alcove date with Mayor Clark Presiding and the following Aldermen present: John Hancock, Joe T. Roach, J. W. Clements, J. P. Hedrick, Leonard Wood, Herman Ferguson and J. T. Mays. Others present were City Attorney Chandler, Water Supt. An- derson, and Chief Moore. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved. Mrs. Pearl Cage appeared before the Council reporting that she had completed maps of the West End Cemetery and stated she was willing to turn over maps and cemetery to the City at any time. This matter was discussed but no action taken. Alderman Wood asked Mr. Lynn Hassler, with the State Highway Department, to show a map of the Rocky Point Road, listing the route and right-of-way which needed to be purchased. Mayor Clark reported that one of the above four deeds to right-of-way within the City Limits had been purchased. Mayor Clark reported on his attendance at the 42nd Annual Convention of the League of Texas Municipalities at Fort Worth, Texas. It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alderman Mays, that $500.00 be transferred from the General Fund to the Park Fund. Motion carried. It was moved by Alderman Claments, seconded by Alderman Fer- guson, 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. ATTEST: s ty" tiecretary. or. 34 Stephenville, Texas November 16, 1954. The City Council met in called session on the above date with Mayor Clark presiding and the following aldermen present: J. P. Hedrick, Grover Hale, Herman Ferguson, Joe T. Roach, Jno. Hancock, J. W. Clements and Leonard Wood. Mayor Clark asked the City Secretary to read a proposed City ordinance authorizing the City Council of the City of Stephenville acting for and on behalf of said City to enter in- to all necessary agreements with the State Department of Public Welfare relative to Federal Old Age and Survivor's Insurance benefits under the provisions of applicable State and Federal Laws. It was moved by Alderman Clements, seconded by Alderman Wood, that the Ordinance be passed. The motion carried by the following vote (said ordinance being attached to and be- coming a part of these minutes) Ayes 7. Noes 0. Mr. Charlie Stewart, representative of the Darr Equipment Co., appeared before the Council making the following offer of trade for the City's old motor grader: 1. 113 H. P. Caterpillar Motor Grader $15,,054 554.000 new machine 00allowable for City machine udifference. 2. 75 H. P. Caterpillar Motor Grader $13,360.00 new machine 2 60 00 allowable for City machine 10, �- difference. with 2% off for cash payment. After some discussion, it was suggested that the City not purchase a motor grader at this time, but a date be set and bids be received from the different motor grader manufacturers before purchasing a machine. Mayor Clark asked the City Secretary to read a letter recei- ved from Mr. W. W. Finley which stated in part what action had been taken on securing right-of-way for the proposed loop around the south part of the City. Mr. Lynn Hassler,with the State Highway Dept., was present and answered questions in regard to the proposed south loop. It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alderman Hancock, that the City write Mr. W. W. Finley, Dist. Engineer, Texas Highway Dept., requesting more time to consider proposed highway loop around south part of City, since it will be nec- essary to vote bonds to secure right-of-way. Motion carried un- animously. Alderman Clements reported on what had been done about securing right-of-way for Rocky Point Farm to Market Road, that he had talked with Mr. Jno. Wilkins concerning damage being done LJ to his property. After some discussion, the above matter was referred back to the committee. Alderman Ferguson reported that Mr. Walter King was still interested in buying the Jim McCluskey property (Lot 5, Block 13, Shappard & Collins Addition) if City would omit interest, penalty and cost. It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alderman Hedrick, that City omit interest, penalty and cost on this property if the Countyi and School, would do the same on said piece of property. Motion carried. There being no other business at this date, the Council stood adjourned subject to the Mayorts.�l ?� ATTEST: a or. %y. G D3 Secretary.