HomeMy WebLinkAbout1953-01-06 to 1953-10-17 Regular MeetingsPresident Iioiiell extending the college authorities an in-
vitation to meet wits the Council on the next regular
meeting night to disduss the matter further before any
action be taken by the Council.
Bills and accounts were read and on a motion by Alderman
Plays, seconded by Alderman Clements, were allowed and ordered
paid, i.otion carried unanimously.
There being no other business at this tiP:e, the Council
stood adjourned subject to the I.ayor's call
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Stephenville, Texas
December 15, 1952•
The City Council met in called session on the above date
with Mayor Clark presiding and the following aldermen present:
J. P. Hedrick, Vern Pendleton, Herman Ferguson, J. W. Clements,
Clinton Cox, Joe 3. Frey and J. T. Mays. City Attorney Chandler
w--is also present.
The Council went into executive session and jocial jecurity
was discussed. ^do action was taken on the matter at this time.
'here being no other business, the Council stood adjourned
subject to the Mayor's call.
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City Secretary.
Stephenville Texas
January 6, 1353.
The City Council met in a regular session on the above date
with Mayor Clark presiding and the following aldermen present:
J. W. Clements, Scott D. Reed, Joe B. Frey J. P. Hedrick, J. T.
Mays, Herman Ferguson, Vern Pendleton and Minton C. Cox.
Others present at the meeting were Water Supt. Anderson,
Chief of Police Moore, City Attorney Chandler.
Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved.
Messrs. Doremus and Fanning came before the Council, as
representatives of Tarleton State College, in regard to a letter
received from the City of Stephenville notify the college of a
change to be made in their water rate. This matter was discussed
by the college officials, as well as Council members, but no ac-
tion was taken at this time.
Mr. Lewis, a representative of Municipal Supply Co., ask for
an opportunity to show a film on a gutter -snipe pickup street
sweeper. Mayor Clark asked Mr. Lewis to return at next regular
meeting (February 3, 1953) at which time they would be glad to
see his film.
City Attorney Chandler stated that he had written to the Texas
League of Municipalities about retroactive features of employees
participating in social security program; that he had heard from
the League and also from Mr. James Atlee of the State Welfare Dept;
that Mt. Atlee had called him on morning of January 6th that he was
driving to Stephenville that afternoon and would call on him in his
office; that Aldermen Cox and Pendleton were present when Mr. Atlee
came to his office and he explai0ed to the three that the State
Social Security Program under State law, was confined only to
those employees of the 6ity who are engaged in governmental fun-
ctions. These governmental functions include policemen and sani-
tary sewer workmen, but exclude those working for water works and
on streets. Where a man has a mixture of governmental and non-
governmental work he must allocate the time on governmental and his
social security based on that alone. No action was taken on the
matter.
Alderman Pendleton requested that City Attorney Chandler draft
a letter to Texas League of Municipalities asking for legislative
action to correct present social security law --to allow all City
employees to come under social security.
Mr. Stacey discussed with the Council again the need of a
street sweeper. No action taken.
It was moved by Alderman Hedrick, seconded by Alderman Frey,
that Tarleton State College water rate be set a .250 per thousand
gallons to become effective on August 31, 1953. Motion carried. Two
adverse votes.
Alderman Hedrick reported that too much gasoline was being used
at the City Sewer Farm. This matter was discussed but no action
taken.
Alderman Clements reported that there was a number of nec-
essary repairs that should be taken care of at City Recreation
Hall. After some discussion, it was moved by Alderman Cox, secon-
ded by Alderman Frey, that the Park Committee be authorized to go
ahead with all necessary repair on the hall. Motion carried un-
animously.
The 1951-52 City Audit report was presented by Alderman Cox
and after discussion, it was moved by Alderman Cox, seconded by
Alderman Ferguson, that the 1951-52 Audit done by Hale & Crimmins
be approved and accepted. Motion carried unanimously.
Alderman Cox discussed with the Council the fact that several
property owners had complained about their taxes being too high.
After some discussion it was suggested that the present value set
on K of P Hall and on Mrs. Nora B. Hudgens property remain at its
present value and a letter be writeen to each property owner ex-
tending them the priviledge of meeting with the Board of Equaliza-
tion at their meeting this summer.
It was moved by Alderman Cox, seconded by Alderman Mays, that
the City give one day+s parking meter receipts (that day being op-
tional and to be set by Chairman of March of Dimes), and all dimes
collected from parking meters during month of January to the March
of Dimes. Motion carried.
Alderman Reed suggested that the City send one policeman to
Texas Municipal Police Training School to be held at College Sta-
tion beginning February 2, 1953• This matter was discussed, and it
was moved by Alderman Hedrick, seconded by Alderman Cox, that the
Law & Order Committee select one policeman to attend this school,
and that the City pay expense of school and meals while there.
Motion carried.
It was moved by Alderman Pendleton, seconded by Alderman Reed,
that the City pay half the purchase price for band instruments nec-
essary to bring High School Band up to standard. Motion carried.
Bills and accounts were read and on a motion by Alderman Pen-
dleton, seconded by Alderman Ferguson, were allowed and ordered paid.
Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business at this time, the Council
stood adjourned subject to the Mayor's call.
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Stephenville, Texas
February 3, 1953.
The City Council met in regular session on the above date
with Mayor Clark presiding and the following aldermen present:
J. P. Hedrick, Joe B. Frey, Scott D. Reed, J. W. Clements, Her-
man Ferguson, J. T. Mays and Vern Pendleton.
Others present at the meeting were Water Supt. Anderson
and City Atty. Chandler.
Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved.
Mr. Harold Wood came before the Council representing the
City Recreation Board and presented each Council member with
ten recommendations in regard to City Park improvement. Mr.
Wood also reported that it was the Board's recommendation to
(1) employ Robert Hall as Director; (2) that the Director have
complete supervision of the entire personnel; (3) that the
Director interview and recommend to the Council the employing
of an assistant Director and any other personnel necessary to
carry on the program.
Mr. Bill Irwin, representing Stephenville Production
Credit Ass'n., discussed with the Council "what Mr. Irwin
termed an over -valuation of ppersonal properly" for the tax
year 1950, total amount of624.75, that he felt as if some
adjustment should be made. After some discussion, this matter
was referred to the Finance Committee.
Mr. Jim Chambers reported that he would like to purchase
part of Broadway Street in Clifton Heights Addition from the
City, since his garage had been built on this property, and
that this part of Broadway Street had never been open to pub-
lic travel. After discussing this matter, it was referred to
the Street Committee.
Mr. Lewis, representative of G. A. Doffey Co., showed a
film on a gutter snipe street sweeper. No action was taken.
It was moved by Alderman Clements, seconded by Alderman
Frey, that Police Chiefs bond be renewed with Ellis Insurance
A.ency. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Alderman Reed, seconded by Alderman Fer-
guson, that the annual City Election for officials be called
on April 7, 1953, in accordance with the Election Ordinance
on page 86C of Minute Book F, and the Stgte Statute proceeduae
for use of the secret ballot. The election to be for one (1)
alderman from each of the four wards to serve a two (2) year
term of office. Motion carried unanimously.
The Mayor appointed Mr. J. R. Palmer as Election Judge
and said judge to appoint his assistants.
It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alderman
Reed, that the Plumbing Bonds of Homer Nix and Jack Smith be
approved and license issued. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Alderman Clements, seconded by Alderman
Reed, that the Plumbing Bond of C. W. Britton be approved and
license issued. Motion carried.
It was moved by Alderman Reed, seconded by Alderman Pen-
dleton, that Insurance Policy for the Volunteer Fire Department
with Brad Thompson Agency be approved. Motion carried.
It was moved by Alderman Reed, seconded by Alderman Fer-
guson, that the following amendments for the By-laws of the
Volunteer Fire Department be approved and accepted:
1. Termination of membership for non-attendance: The
membership of any active fireman who is absent from four con-
secutive regular monthly meetings shall automatically terminate.
2. Leave of absence: Upon writeen application to the
Stephenville Fire Department, through the Chief, setting forth
good and sufficient cause, leave of absence may be granted excus-
a member who is in good standing from attending meetings, practices
and fires, by a majority vote of the members. Such leave of ab-
sence not to extend more than three months. Motion carried un-
animously.
Alderman Pendleton reported that he had gone to Fort Worth
with the Stephenville High School Band Director and they had
purchased enough band instruments to be able to bring the band
up to standard. It was moved by Alderman Pendleton, seconded by
Alderman Mays, that the City's half of these instruments be paid
out of the General Fund. Motion carried.
It was moved by Alderman Clements, seconded by Alderman
Hedrick, that the City accept recommendations of the Recreation
Board and hire Robert Hall as City Park Director for the Summer
Recreation program and the Director to be in complete charge and
hire his assistants. Motion carried unanimously.
Alderman Clements reported that after the loth of February
the City would need a care -taker for City Golf Course. After some
discussion this matter was referred to the Park Committee.
Alderman Reed reported that the City Police car should be
traded since it has approximately 45,000 miles and would soon have
to be overhauled. This matter was referred to the Law & Order
;,Comisittee.
It was moved by Alderman Hedrick, seconded by Alderman Reed,
that the City Secretary write letters to all City employees owing
delinquent tax, stating all taxes shall be paid immediately.
Motion carried.
Bills and accounts were read and on motion by Alderman Reed,
seconded by Alderman Frey, were 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.
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Secretary.
Stephenville, Texas
February 20, 1953.
The City Council met in a called session on February 20,
1953, with Mayor Clark presiding and the following aldermen
present: Joe B. Frey, J. P. Hedrick, Scott D. Reed, J. W.
Clements, Clinton Cox, Vern Pendleton and Herman Ferguson.
City Attorney Chandler attended the meeting.
Alderman Pendleton discussed with the Council the dif-
ferent street sweepers which have been demonstrated to the
City, and felt that the time had come for the Council to
make a decision whether or not the City was interested in
buying a street sweeper. After some discussion it was the
expressed opinion of each council member not to buy a sweeper
at this time, therefore no action was taken.
Alderman Pendleton explained that he had been approached
by several members of the School Board in regard to a building
150 feet long and 30 feet wide, located on the 'lard School
grounds, which they would like to sell to the City in exchange
for $1000.00 worth of dirt work to be done on the above men-
tioned property. It was moved by Alderman Clements, seconded
by Alderman Ferguson,that Alderman Pendleton make the trade
with the School Board giving $1000.00 in work in exchange for
the building, and other details concerning the building to be
worked out at a later date. Motion carried unanimously.
Alderman Pendleton recommended that the City Maintainer
be overhauled at an approximate cost of $3000.00. After some
discussion, it was moved by Alderman Cox, seconded by Alderman
Reed, that the maintainer be completely overhauled at the ap-
proximate cost as stated by Alderman Pendleton. Motion carried
unanimously.
Alderman Ferguson reported that all repair work was com-
plete at the City Air -Port and requested the Council's 0. K.
on installation of emergency landing lights, which could be
done at a minimum cost, since the Citv owns all necessary
material. It was moved by Alderman Cox, seconded by Alderman
Hedrick, that the Air -Port Committee see to the installation
of these lights around the Air -Port. Motion carried unanimously.
There being no other business at this time, the Council
stood adjourned subject to the Mayor's call.
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Stephenville, Texas
February 26, 1953.
The City Council met in a called session on the above date
with Mayor Clark presiding and the following aldermen present:
J. W. Clements, J. T. brays, Herman Ferguson, Clinton Cox, J. P.
Hedrick and Scott D. Reed.
City Attorney Chandler was also present.
It was moved by Alderman Rced, seconded by Alderman Cox,
that a special City Hall & Fire Station Fund be set up and
$40,000.00 be transgerred from Water Works Operating Fund. Motion
carried unanimously.
It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alderman Mays,
that the City pay W. H. White $4500.00 for Lot 8, Block 29, City
Addition. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Alderman Mays, seconded by Alderman. Clements,
that the City accept the Lela M. Vaughan property, Lots 1 & 61
Block 29, City Addition, at a price of$500.00, and pay her this
amount when taxes and the Farmers First National Bank Lien is re-
leased. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Alderman Cox, seconded by Alderman Reed, that
the City pay E. M. Hughes $425.00 as his commission on the Lela
T4. Vaughan property. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Clark requested Aldermen Frey, Clements and Mays to
contact several architects and engineers to submit proposed City
Hall & Fire Station plans.
There being no other business at this time, the Council stood
adjourned subject to the Mayor's call.
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Stephenville, Texas
March 3, 1953.
The City Council met in regular session on March 3, 1953) with
Mayor Clark presiding and the following aldermen present: J. P. Hed-
rick, Joe B. Frey, Scott D. Reed, J. W. Clements, Clinton Cox, J. T.
A"ays, Vern Pendleton and Herman. Ferguson.
Supt. Anderson, Chief Moore and Atty. Chandler were present.
Mayor Clark introduced Messrs. Myers & Carr, representatives
of Wyatt C. Hedrick, architect & engineers, who discussed the build-
ing of a new City Hall & Fire Station. They requested the Council,
if they might see fit, to engage their firm as architects & engineers
for construction of the new building. The above matter was dis-
cussed but no action taken.
It was moved by Alderman Clements, seconded by Alderman Tays,
teat I-`a.yor Clark appoint a building corrnnettee for the brii}ding of a
new City Hall & Fire Station. Iotimn carried.
Arayor Clark appointed Alderman Frey, chairman, along with J. W.
Clements and J. T. Mays for the committee.
The immediate need of two new nightwatch clocks was discussed
with the Council. It was moved by Alderman Frey, seconded by Alder-
man Ferguson, that the Law &. Order Committee be authorized to purchase
two clocks for this purpose. Motion carried.
Alderman Hedrick reported that Mr. W. H. Berry would likea
renewal of his lease on the old City Dump Grounds for w75.00 per
year, and that Fr. Berry would repair the fence on west side of property.
It was moved by Alderman Reed, seconded by Alderman Mays that Air.
Berry be given a new one year lease on the property for !,75.00 upon
expiration of the old lease (June 1, 1953). Notion carried unanimously.
Alderman Pendleton discussed the need of City buying a new
motor grader. No action was taken.
Bills and accounts were read and on motion by Alderman Cox,
seconded by Alderman Clements, were allowed and ordered paid. Motion
carried unanimously.
There being no other business, the Council stood adjourned subject
to the Mayor's call.
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Stephenville, Texas
March 9, 1953.
The City Council met in a called meeting on the above date
with Mayor Clark presiding and the following aldermen present:
Joe B. Frey, Vern Pendleton, Scott D. Reed, J. T. Nays, J. P.
Hedrick, Herman Ferguson and J. W. Clements.
Alderman Pendleton reported that the widening of Belknap
St. between Green & Tarleton, was about to begin but Dr. J. C.
Terrell had asked that it be stipulated in his deed that should
the City ever place parking meters along his property on Belknap
that City pay him :>1000.00 or return his 7.5 ft. of deeded prop-
erty. It was moved by Alderman Clements, seconded by Alderman
Hedrick, that the Street Committee be authorised to work out the
details of the widening of Belknap St. between Green & Tarleton
with Dr. Terrell. Motion carried unanimously.
Alderman Pendleton discussed the need of removing old barns
and sheds back of the City Recreation Hall and leveling up around
the portion of the City Park. It was roved by Alderman Pendleton,
seconded by Alderman Reed, that the Street Committee and Park Com-
mittee jointly work out the salvage of barn and any usuable material
to be used to erect an implement shed at the water works plant
property. Motion carried.
There being no other business at this date, the Council stood
adjourned subject to the i�Iayor's call.
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Secretary.
Stephenville, Texas
March 9, 1953.
The City Council met in another called session on the above date
with !,a,ot Clark presiding and the following aldermen present:
J. W. Clements, J. P. Hedrick, Joe B. Frey, Vern Pendleton, J. T.
Plays and Scott D. Reed.
Alderman Pendleton discussed the estimated cost of repairing
the old maintainer, as well as the possibility of purchasing an
additional maintainer, or replacing the old one. Mr. Wallace,
representative of G. A. Co''fey Co., was introduced and explained the
different features and operation of a Gallan Street Maintainer.
It -:aas suggested by Alderman Frey that the Finance Committee
check the rossibilit., of the City's financing payments on a street
maintainer and report their findings back to the Council at a later
date.
Mayor Clark introduced iv?r. Paul Gregory, :-rith the engineering
firm ol'Reeves 1 Gregory, and asked him to report on the possibility
of a feasible dam -site on the upper Bosue River. Mr. Gregory re-
ported that after making a preliminary study two miles northwest of
Stephenville, it ,vas his opinion that a dam at this location would
provide ample water for the City. No action was taken by the Council.
No other business at this time, the Council stood -adjourned
subject to the Mayor's call. -Mayo
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Stephenville, Texas
April 7, 1953.
The City Council met in regular session on the above data
,;rith _T"avor Clark presiding and the following aldermen present
J. P. Hedrick, Scott D. Reed, J. I. Clements, Joe B. Frey, Her-
man Ferguson, J. T. Hays, Clinton Cox and Vern 0. Pendleton. p j
City er:iployees present ,here J. P. Anderson, `later Supt., {uj
`l. L. P'oore, Chief of Police, and R. B. McM han, Street Supt.
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ir,utes of previous meeting ware road and approved.
Dr. V-ince Terrell, Chairman of Tarleton Booster Club, carve
before the Co-..ncil requesting contributions for four scholar-
ships to the Tarleton S,_tmmer Band Pro_rram at a cost of ''93.75
each. :'after some discussion, Alderman Hedrick asked City Attor-
ney Chandler for his opinion on the matter .which he gave to the
effect that. the City could not contribute City Funds for this
,purpose. Bar. Chandler's written opinion setting out legal basis
for his opinion is attached hereto.
The Finance Committee was asked to report on the possibility
of the City's fi-zancins payments on a street maint�-,iner. Alderman
Co: explained it could be done only by diverting r,i.onies from other
funds and tI11-1t he wouldn't recommend either way. No action was
taken at this tl.r:e, out it ':aS suggested that the nest* Coilncil _,ive
ti.e it:.:.tte�, more consideration at the next meetin,I.
l'r. Phillip Hale: came boforo t!^e Council .-asking an opportunity
to bid on the hc,,se recently purch,-:sed from liss Lela Vaughan.
It .as Icv31 by Alderman. Coy, seconded by Alderman Reed,that
the house locra ed on Lot 8 Block 29, City ^ddition, bought from
I"iss Lela Vaughan to put up for s^1e, ;Tith the City holding• all
ri:-hts to accent or _elect ant and all bids, a..'_ if sold all
:or_;_es received to be deposited in the City Hall €c Fire Station
Fund. Potion carried unanimously.
T':e Council again discussed the removal of the old barn
at the Cit,, P_,rk. It was moved by Alderman Cox, seconded by
Aldermen Fer uson, that the Park Committee be authorized to sell
the old barn for the best possible price that might be obtained.
h`otion carried unanimously.
l•ir. Bryant ITaleinquired if there had been any recent devel-
opment on the drainae problem aloe. west side of Santa Fe Rail-
road ri h-t-of-way between Tarleton Ave. & `Lashington St.
lv'r. Hale also stated th,,t he ��rould like for the Council
to sell all property havin,. delinquent taxes amainst it, and
pr odnised that he'd try to buy same.
It v:gas moved by Alderman Frey, seconded by Alderman Fergu-
son. tj2t 10r. Anderson be authorized to purchase Lot 1, Block 10,
South Side Addition, for .;>350.00, fro,i Caleb C. Smith, for the
location of a now water well, and to sell City property adjacent
and irunediately north of Lots 8-9-10, Block D-38, Groesbeck &
n"cClellan Addition, to Raymond Anderson. Motion carried unani-
riously.
Tt was moved by Alderman Clements, seconded by Alderman
Hedrick, that `1000.00 be transferred from the General Fund to
the Park Fund. Yotion carried unanimously.
Alderman C1er.,ents discussed the approximate cost of in-
stall:.tion of new li„hts for Little League ball grounds at City
Park. 'after other discussion, this matter was referred to the
Park Committee.
Alderman. Hedrick reported considerable damage was being
done by _,ater waves inside lagoons at the Disposal Plant and
sl,ol;ld be repaired at once, that a pump s.ould be installed to
help keep sewer plant clean. `Phis matter was ref-rred to the
Sanitary Con-ittee.
'I(Ierman Corr re;:;orted that Mrs. Ina Burke•anted to nay
the delinquent tax against he,- property but �%tculd like for some
consideration fr-.). the Council. After discussion, it was moved
by Aldo -man Pendleton, seconded by alderman Reed, that the Fin-
ance Committee be authorized to go ahead and make arrangement
(lI for le,:ering taxes for Mrs. Ina Burke. Motion carried unanimously.
11 It was moved by Alderman Cox, seconded by Alderman Plays,
that Plumber's Bond for H. D. Nix be accepted and license issued.
14otion carried unanimously.
Bills and accounts were read and on motion by Alderman
Clements, seconded by Alderman Mays, were allowed and ordered
paid. "'lotion carried unanimously.
No other business at this time so the Council adjourned,
subject to the Mayor's call.
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City Secretary.
Stephenville, Texas
4pril 202 1953.
The City Council mct in a called session on the 20th of
April, 1953, with Mayor Clark presiding and the following alder-
men present: J. P. Hedrick, J. W. Clements, Herman Ferguson,
Leonard 'Mood, Scott D. Reed and J. T. Mays.
Police Chief T9. L. T�'oore attended the meeting.
It :!--s moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alderman
Clements, that the I ayor appoint a corilaittee to canvass *..he
City Blection Returns. ,TJcticn carried unasi_r,cusly. The L.ayor
appointed Aldermen Ferguson, Clements and t9oods, and this corr.-
v_ittee rer�orted t}.e returns in nrder.
It was then :..c ed by Alderrr:ar: Rcod, seconded by alderman
Clements, that the election returns and payroll for holding same
be approved. Motion carried unani;aous'_y. (Said election returns
being attached to and becoming a part of these minutes).
lrs, A. C. Robbins presented application to transfer Franchise
for the operation of her City Bus Line to DIr. Lloyd 'ladlini,ton.
After some discussion, it Twas rrcved by Alderman Reed, seconded by
"alderman Clements, th-.t said application be granted and that said
Jevrell Robbins, Joar_na Robbir_s and Martha Robbins be authorized
to bar ain, sell, assiran and transfer said permit and francl.ise
to Lloyd 'Jadlington; to become effective when all delinquent taxes
a;rainst this property is paid. Notion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alderman
Clements, that the Plumber's Bonds of W. B. Hale and Herman Starnes
be approved and license issued. i,otion carried unanin-,ously.
Mayor Clark reported. he had been approached by a Yr. Weeks
concerning sale of property belonging to City i_rnmcdiately north
of City Lir.:its, kno�m as old 7 acres ddump grounds. No action was
taken but it was su,<;gested that Pr. 's..eeks be allowed to bid on the
property.
Alderman Clements reported he had received a bid of �?'300.00
or. Block 72, City addition. After some discussion, Mayor Clark
asked Aldermen Clements and Woods to serve as a committee to sell
the above mentioned property and be authorized to make a trade if
able to ^et reasonable price.
1.1derman Clements also reported that considerable -verk
�vould have to be done on Club House at City Colf Course in the
ne_,_r future. This ;natter was passed until new cormaittees are
,riointed.
Alde.,man Reed reported he had been visited by members of
the State License (Iz ',,!eight Division concerning the City's true''-:s
hauling for public. 'after some discussion, it was suggested that
tha Streat Department be warned not to compete with competitive
b'.tsiness concerning public hauling.
'n'_.er.c being no Other business at t1':is tinge, the Council
st.^od adjourned subject to the Mayor'-
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Honorable Henry Clari:
€7ayor of City of Stephenville
F Stephenville, Texas
Re: Requested Contribution fror: City of
Stephenville to Tarleton State College
Band Scholarship Fund
Dear Mayor Clark:
In order that there may be no misunderstanding about the
basis of my opinion expressed at the meeting; of the city council
on Tuesday night, April 7, I herewith give you this writing
setting out some of the applicable legal authorities. The request
grade from Dr. Vance Terrell was that the city contribute four band
scholarships of $93.75 each. These scholarships, he explained,
were to fully take care of four Students for the second summer
term who would be band students during this time at Tarleton State
College. Therefore, this was a request that the city council ap-
propRriate and pay over for the purpose stated the aggregate sum
of 0 75.00 from funds of the city of Stephenville.
The opening provision of Section 52 of Article III of the
Constitution of the State of Texas reads as follows:
"The Legislature shall have no power to authorize any
county, City, town_ or other political corporation or
subdivision of the State to lend its credit or to grant
public money or thing of value in aid of, or to any indi-
vidual, association or corporation whatsoever,."
Cities, towns, independent school districts and the like are politi-
cal subdivisions of the State of Texas. They have such powers as
are granted to them under the Constitution or by Leggislative en-
actment. They are strictly creatures of the law. An individual
can do anything he desires so long as it is not prohibited by law.
A political subdivision can do only those things that the law ex-
pressly permits it to do.
In City of El Paso vs. Carroll, 108 SW 2d 251, it was clear-
ly held that the city of El Paso was without power to transfer
money from its water works reserve to the independent School dis-
trict of E1 Paso. To the same effect is the case of San Antonio
Independent School District vs. Board of Trustees, 204 SW 2d 22,
in which part of the earnings from a municipal electric and gas
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system were sought to be paid under a trustee arrangement to
the San Antonio School District. In this last case the court
said "The City cannot do indirectly what it was forbidden by
the 6onstitution to do directly."
In matters of this character, I feel that I owe to the
individual members of the city council a duty toadvise them of
their personal responsibility' And liability as well as to give
my opinion on the legality of any contemplated acts in their
capacities as cite councilmen. In this connection I call at-
tention to the following statement of the law in 34 Texas Juris-
prudence 473:
"Officers are personally responsible for any unauthor-
ized or improper disbursement or misapplication of public
funds."
I also call attention to that part of Article 95 of the Penal Code
of the State of Texas which could possibly have some application
reading as follows:
"If any officer of any county city or to -an, or any erson
employed by such officers shall pay or deliver p{ any
money. -property or other thing of value belonging to such
county, city or town) or deliver the same toany person
knowing that he is not entitled to receive it, he shall
be confined in the penitentiary not less nor more than 10
years."
I realize that the responsibility and burdens upon those who
occupy the offices of maygr anti city aldermen are heavy and that
citisens who have not filled these offices little realize the de-
mands and responsibilities involved. with this in mind, I am
giving my opinion in this matter in writing so that those who may
care to investigate may realize that the decision of the council
vas not based upon any judgment of the merits of this activity but
was based entirely upon the illegality of the performance of the
requested action.
Very truly yours,
JAC:wph /_'Jo eph A. Chandler
CC Tear. Rex Cates, City Secret&
All Aldermen
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A2069—RETURNS OF CITY OFFICER ELECTION (Am. 1.52)
Tke Stuck Co., Austin
Election Returns For City Officers' Election
THE STATE OF TEXAS
CITY OF
TO THE CITY COUNCIL—COMMISSIONI OF THE CITY OF , TEXAS:
We, the undersigned officers, holding an election in Election Precinct No. at
Building, in said City on the _ day of , 19—, for the purpose of
electing the hereinafter named officials, do hereby certify that at said election only resident qualified voters
of said city were permitted to vote, and that there were votes cast, and that said respective
candidates each received the following number of votes, to -wit:
FOR MAYOR2
NAME OF CANDIDATE TOTAL NUMBER OF VOTES RECEIVED
NAME OF CANDIDATE
1 %oh:
NAME OF CANDIDATE
FOR ALDERMAN/COMMISSIONER'
TOTAL NUMBER OF VOTES RECEIVED
TOTAL NUMBER OF VOTES RECEIVED
FOR
NAME OF CANDIDATE
FOR
NAME OF CANDIDATE
FOR
NAME OF CANDIDATE
TOTAL NUMBER OF VOTES RECEIVED
TOTAL NUMBER OF VOTES RECEIVED
TOTAL NUMBER OF VOTES RECEIVED
We herewith enclose poll list and tally sheets of said election.
WITNESS OUR HANDS this the day of
Presiding Judge
Judge
Clerk
Clerk
Strike one not applicable.
28trike if not applicable.
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TO THE 11ONORABLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY 01' STEPHENVILLE
The Applicants, Jewell Robbins, surviving wife of
A. C. Robbins, deceased, and Joanne Robbins and Martha Robbins,
surviving children and only heirs of A. C. Robbins, deceased,
are now the owners of a permit and franchise for operating the
bus line within the corporate limits of the City of Stephen-
ville, which permit was granted originally by this body to
W. D. Snow. The application, notice, hearing and franchise
is set out in Book D at page 286 of the Minutes of this Council
and are referred to and made part hereof. Thereafter, with
the express authority and permission of this Council, said
franchise passed by mesne assignment to A. C. Robbins, who is
now deceased and who died intestate in Erath County, Texas,
and applicants are his only surviving heirs at law.
The Applicants hereby make application for permission
of this Honorable Council to transfer and assi.en said permit
and franchise to Loyd Wadlington of Stephenville, Texas, who
is purchasing said bus line from the applicants.
This application made and filed this ;eb day of
April, A. I). 1953.
Jewell Robbins
6Q ya �G`mil
Joanne Robbins
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Martha Robbins
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ORDER GRANTING PERMISSION TO TRANSFER FRANCHISE
FOR THE OPERATION OF A BITS LINE
On this the 70 day of April, 1953, the City
Council of the City of Stephenville, being in regular session,
with a quorum present, there came on to be heard and considered?
by the Council the application of Jewell Robbins, surviving
widow of A. C. Robbins, deceased, and Joanne Robbins and Martha
Robbins, surviving children of A. C. Robbins, deceased, for
permission to sell, transfer and assign their permit and fran-
chise for the operation of a bus line within the corporate
limits of the City of Stephenville; and after due consideration
and discussion of said application by the City Council, action
was taken on said application.
It was moved by Alderman Reed
and seconded by Alderman Clements
that said application be granted, and that said Jewell Robbins,
Joanne Robbins and Martha Robbins be authorized to bargain, sell,
assign and transfer said permit and franchise to Loyd Wadlington;
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the question being called for was put to a vote and carried
unanimously.
Said application is therefore granted, and Jewell
Robbins, Joanne Robbins and Martha Robbins are hereby authorized
to bargain, sell,assign and transfer said permit and franchise
to Loyd Wadlington, and after such transfer and assignment is
made, the said Loyd Wadlington will be recognized as the owner
and holder of said permit and franchise as fully and to the same
extent as was A. C. Robbins and his heirs, Jewell Robbins, Joanne
Robbins and Martha Robbins.
Witness the hands of the Mayor and City Secretary here-
to placed, together with the seal of the City of Stephenville
this 20thday of April , 19,93.
ATTEST:
Cit Secretary
Stephenville, Texas
May 5, 1953.
The City Council met in regular session on May 5, 1953,
with `ayor Clark presiding and the following aldermen present:
Herman Ferguson, J. P. Hedrick, Scott D. Reed, Joe T. Roach,
Joe B. Frey and J. T. hays.
Others present were W. L. Moore, Chief of Police, J. P.
Anderson, 'later Supt., and R. B. McMiahan, Street Supt.
?°inute;s of Previous nectings were read and approved.
P•'r. 'rallace Goodman, reps sentative of Shaw Equipment
Company, and Ur. `9allace of G. A. Coffey Com-any, discussed
with the Council the bugin- of a. ne•,,r motor grader. There was
some discussion bu`, no action ta':en.
A group of ritisens, with "X. 3. C. Sherrill as Chair -
an, presented a petition :rith approximately 137 names, asking
the City to extend sewage facilities to the City Limits of
Stephenville and to Tarleton State College to take in the
e discussed but no L.ction
area incorporated. li_ls :watt r was
taken, however, it ,,.,as recommended to be taken up at a later
date.
Rids received on the Vaughan house located on Lot 6,
Dlock 29, City Addition, ;were opened but no action taken; also
opened at this time was a bid on the seven acres (old dump
ground), but no action on this.
Alderman Frey .%Tas asked to report on a recent trip made
to Dallas and Arlin -ton, Texas. Mr. Frey retorted visiting
several new buildings r-nd felt by doing so that he had re-
ceived a number of good ideas and all irould be profitable to-
ward the building of a. new City Hall.
It was -loved by alderman Reed, seconded by Alderman Hed-
rick, t'at '°1000.00 be transferred from the General Fund to
the Pt)rk Fund. &otion carried. unanimously.
After discussion in regard to insurance on Club House at
Golf Course, it was suggested that tho Park Committee have it
insured for P1000.00.
r!iderma.n Reed discussed giving Lynn Cornell, City Police-
man, a raise in salary. tIo -,cti_on eras taken.
It was roved by Alderman Ferguson, s:�c)r,led by Alderman
P'.a.ys, ;;hat n'i htwatchrran McKeage be all o,,,ed one night off each
,freekI the City to bear added expense of extra nithtwatchrr:an.
P".otion carried u'1anL-ously.
It was moved by Alderman Reed, seconded by Alderman Frey
tkaat the City buy new police uniforms in the amount of �189.06
for the Police Department. Notion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alderman
Mays, that Mr. J. W. Clements be elected Mayor Pro-Tem. Motion
carried unanimously.
It was moved by Alderman Frey, seconded by Alderman Roach,
that the City Secretary write Dr. Vance Terrell that the Coun-
cil expressed t'. e.aseives as interested in and favorable to his
efforts on behalf of Tarleton State College, but due to the
leZali y of the rr:atter the Council voted not to take the action
reuested. Notion carried unanimously.
It w roved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alderman
Mays, thou bills an,' -,counts be allo red and ordered paid.
notion carried unanimously.
No other business t this time, so the Council stood �d-
>J'ourned subject to the Mayor's call.
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Stephenville, Texas
June 2, 1953.
The City Council met in regular session on the above date
with Mayor Clark presiding and the following aldermen present:
J. W. Clements, Joe T. Roach, Leonard Wood, J. T. Mays, Herman
Ferguson, Joe B. Frey and Scott D. Reed, J.f1 N odY,cK
Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved.
Others present were J. P. Anderson, Water Supt., W. L.
Moore, Chief of Police.
Mayor Clark referred the petition for sewer in the west part
of town to the Sanitary Committee for further action and consider-
ation.
The following resolution was made by Alderman Hedrick and
seconded by Alderman Reed:
Resolved: That the Mayor execute deed conveying the following
described land: Seven acres (7) of land, a part of the M. R.
Williams survey, 25 varas S to from the center of the Bosque River
at Sec. of the J. S. L.ttle 100 acres; Then S 60 W 150 varas to SWC
of the McD Reil one ache tract and SEC of the Fulbright 588 by 9 varas
tract; thence S 60 W 588 varas to east line of Graham St. 54 varas N 60
E from SWC of said Williams survey; thence N 30 W 9 varas to S line of
J. M. Oxford 84 acre tract; thence N 60 E 374.4 varas; thence N 30 W 75
varas to S line of W. M. Oglesby tract; thence N 60 E 156.6 varas to
SEC of said Oglesby tract; thence N 30 W 17 varas; thence N 60 E 57
varas to NWC of the Fulbright 2 acre tract, 25 varas S 30 E from center
of Basque River, thence eastward and southward with line 25 varas from
center of Bosque River to the place of be inning and being the east
7 acres of the 11 3/4 acres deeded by W. E, Tindall to N: Hays
Anderson by deed recorded in Vol. 194, page 52, Deed Records of Erath
County, Texas, and the same land conveyed by N. Hays Anderson and
wife to the City of Stephenville by deed dated September 26, 1923,
recorded in Vol. 194, page 570 et seq., Erath County Deed Records,
to E. M. Weeks, for the sum of $1000.00, the sum of $200.00 to be
paid in cash and the sum of 0800.00 by promissory vendorts lein
note bearing interest at the rate of 6 per cent per annum, principal
and interest payable in annual installments of $200.00 each, each
installment to be first applied to the accrued interest and the bal-
ance to the principal, first installment payable on or }jefore June
1, 1954, and the succeeding installments on or before June 1 of each
year thereafter until said note is paid in full; which deed shall be
attested by the City Secretary. Said resolution passed unanimously.
Alderman Frey reported on a recent meeting of the Building Com-
mittee and it was their recommendation that the Council hire Mr.
Standley Brown as Architect for the new City Hall & Fire Station
Building. It was moved by Alderman Reed, seconded by Alderman Fer-
guson, that the Council accept the recommendation of the Building
Committee and hire Mr. Brown as Architect. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Alderman Reed, seconded by Alderman Clementa,
that the City begin at once to wreck the Vaughan house on Lot 6,
Block 29, City Addition, and all work be done by City Employees.
Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Alderman Clements, seconded by Alderman Mays,
that the City have a City Wide Clean Up Day and details be worked
out by Sanitary Committee. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Alderman Reed, seconded by Alderman Roach,
that $1000.00 be transferred from General Fund into the Park Fund.
Motion carried unanimously.
Alderman Ferguson reported that he had been approached by
several individuals wanting to lease the City Golf House for five
years. This matter was discussed but no action taken at this time.
It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alderman Frey,
that the following notice for City Depository for the coming year
be advertised:
Notice
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of
Stephenville, Texas, will receive sealed proposals for the custody
of City Funds, of said City, from any banking corporation, asso-
ciation or individual bankers doing business within the City of
Stephenville. All banking corporations, associations or individ-
ual bankers desiring to be selected as the Depository of the Funds
of said City, shall file their sealed bids with Rex H. Cates, City
Secretary, on or before the 6th day of July, 1953, stating the rate
per cent upon daily balance that such bidder offers to pay to the
City for the next year following the date above mentioned. All such
proposals shall be securely kept by the City Secretary and shall not
be opened until the 7th day of July, 1953, at which time the City
Council of said City shall meet for the purpose of passing upon
the same, and no proposals will be received after such sealed bids have
been opened. The Council reserves the right to reject any and all
bids.
Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Alderman Clements, seconded by Alderman Mays,
that the Council sit as the Board of Equalization, to be governed
by Ordinance in Minute Book F, page 100 (a) motion carried unan-
imously. (The first meeting of the said Board to be held on June
15, 1953).
It was moved by Alderman Frey, seconded by Alderman Wood, that
the City pay Mr. Grady Barnes as High School Band Director, through
the month of June. Motion carried unanimously.
Alderman Roach discussed the need of making
several
one way
streets. After some discussion, this matter was referred
Law & Order Committee and to report back at a later date.
to the
It was moved by Alderman Roach, seconded by
Alderman
Hedrick,
that Assistant Chief of Police, Lynn Cornell's,
salary be
raised
$10.00 per month. Motion carried.
It was moved by Alderman Reed, seconded by Alderman Frey, that
bills and accounts be allowed and ordered paid. Motion carried un-
animously.
There being no other business at this time, the Council stood
adjourned subject to the Mayorts call.
or.
ATTEST:
---City Secretary.
Stephenville, Texas
June 8, 1953.
The City Council met in a called session on June 8, 1953, with
Mayor Clark presiding and the following aldermen present: J. W.
Clements, Joe T. Roach, Leonard Wood, Herman Ferguson, J. P. Hedrick,
Scott D. Reed and Joe B. Frey.
The Executive Committee of the Stephenville Garden Club, with
Mrs. H. J. Neblett as spokesman, met with the Council and requested
that the City allow their club the old barracks building along with
enough space for a flower garden at the City Park. After some dis-
cussion, it was moved by Alderman Hedrick, seconded by Alderman Reed,
that the City permit the Stephenville Garden Club exclusive use of
barracks building at City Park, with no expense to the City for any
repair to complete building; that Park Committee be authorized to
work out an agreeable location for house site; that City will furnish
gas, lights and water; that it will be necessary for the Club to
notify the Council by June 22, 1953, if they are interested
in building. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Alderman Reed, seconded by Alderman Hedrick,
that City, along with Commissioners' Court of Erath County, each
bear one half the expense of $601.00 to purchase a 60 Watt Mobil
Radio Unit for the Texas Ranger's automobile. Motion carried
unanimously.
It was moved by Alderman Reed, seconded by Alderman Clements,
that the $200.00 down payment from Mr. E. M. Weeks on the old
seven acre dump ground property, be deposited to City Hall &
Fire Station Fund. Motion carried unanimously.
Alderman Ferguson discussed the leasing of the City Golf
House. It was then moved by Alderman Hedrick, seconded by Alder-
man Reed, that the Park Committee work out the details of leas-
ing the Golf Club House and report back at a later date for fur-
ther action of the Council. Motion carried.
It was moved by Alderman Hedrick, seconded by Alderman Reed,
that the operator of Concession Stand be allowed to charge 10¢
for all cold drinks sold at City Park. Motion carried unani-
mously.
There being no other business at this time, the Council
stood adjourned subject to the Mayor's call.
ATTEST:
itySecretary.
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Stephenville, Texas
June 19, 1953.
The City Council met in a called session on the above date
with Mayor Clark presiding and the following aldermen present:
J. W. Clements, Joe°T. Roach, Leonard Wood, J. T. Mays, Herman
Ferguson, J. P. Hedrick, Scott D. Reed and Joe B. Frey.
Messrs. H. F..Adlam, C. H. Shroyer and G. A. Brown, rep-
resentatives of the Southwest Natural Gas Co., presented a peti-
tion requesting the Council to change present gas rates to the
following rates:
First 3,000 cu. ft----------------- 8.80 per 100 cu. f„.
Next 7,000 " "---------- ------ 7.3¢ It 9 it
Next20,000 " "----------------6.30 " " it „
Next 45,000 n „----------------5 3¢ " " „
All additional ---------- ------ 4.8¢
with a minimum monthly charge of $1.00.
This matter was discussed and the following motion was
made by Alderman Mays, seconded by Alderman Clements, that the
Council receive and accept Southwest Natural Gas Company's petition,
also approve same for the purpose of the meeting, subject to fur-
ther action at subsequent meetings at which same will be considered
by Council. Motion carried unanimously.
There being no other business at this time, the Council stood
adjourned subject to the Mayor's call. 9 :O Z
ATTEST:
tty ecretary.
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Stephenville, Texas
June 24, 1953.
The City Council met in called session on June 24, 1953,
with Mayor Clark presiding and the following aldermen present:
J. P. Hedrick, Joe T. Roach, J. W. Clements, Scott D. Reed,
Leonard Wood, J. T. Mays and Herman Ferguson.
The Council discussed the present water condition. It
was moved by Alderman Clements, seconded by Alderman Mays, that
an ordinance be prepared prohibiting the use of water furnished
from the Waterworks of the City of Stephenville for watering of
lawns, shrubs, gardens, flowers, or any other plant, vegetable
or the like, and for washing motor vehicles, fixing a penalty
and declaring an emergency. (Said ordinance being attached to
and becoming a part of these minutes). Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Alderman Clements, seconded by Alderman Fer-
guson, that two water wells be drilled, location and drilling to
be started immediately on one of the approved sites. Motion carried
unanimously.
Alderman Clements reported that he had been approached by
Mr. W. B. Hale concerning the buying of City Property in Clifton
Heights Addition. This matter was discussed and the Council auth-
orized Aldermen Clements and Wood to see the property.
There being no other business at the time, the Council stood
adjourned subject to the Mayor's call. ,__? /
ATTEST:
J.�Tty Secretary.
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE USE OR WATER FURNISHED FROM THE
WATERWORKS OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE FOR WATERING OF LAWNS,
SHRUBS, GARDENS, FLOWERS OR ANY OTHER PLANT, VEGETABLE OR THE
LIKE, AND FOR WASHING MOTOR VEHICLES, FIXING A PENALTY AND DE-
CLARING AN EMERGENCY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL_"OF'.STEPHENBILLE:
Section One
The use of water by any person, firm or corporation, which
water comes from the City Waterworks system for watering of lawns,
shrubs, gardens, flowers or any other plant, vegetable or the like,
and for washing of motor vehicles, is hereby prohibited until fur-
ther order by and notice from the City Council.
Section Two
Any person found guilty of violating this ordinance shall
be fined not less than $10.00 nor more than $100.00.
Section Three
The fact that water from wells of City is now short and
some sections of the town are not receiving adequate water for
household use creates an emergency and an imperative public
necessity that this ordinance go into effect immediately from
and after its passage and publication as provided by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 24th day of June, 1953.
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ATTEST:
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---City Secretary.
Stephenville, Texas
June 26, 1953.
The City Council met in called session on the above date with
Mayor Clark presiding and the following aldermen present: J. P.
Hedrick, J. W. Clements, Joe B. Frey, Scott D. Reed, Joe T. Roach,
Leonard Wood and Herman Ferguson.
It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alderman Hedrick, u
that the Ordinance prohibiting the use of water furnished from Water-
works of the City of Stephenville for watering of lawns, shrubs, gardens,
flowers or any other plants, vegetable or the like, and for washing
motor vehicles, amended to read as follows:
To allow the washing of motor vehicles all day, and the watering
of lawns, flowers, shrubs, garden8:,, etc. from 6:00 P. M. to 8:00 P. M.
each day, subject to the Mayor extending this time --depending upon the
amount of storage, and to inform public from day to day for any in-
crease in watering hours. Motion carried unanimously.
There being no other business at this time, the Council stood
adjourned subject to the Mayor's call.
ATTEST:
Uty secretary.
or.
Stephenville, Texas
July 7, 1953.
The City Council met in regular session on the above date with
Mayor Clark presiding and the following aldermen present: J. W.
Clements, Leonard Wood, J. T. Mays, Herman Ferguson, J. P. Hedrick
and Joe B. Frey.
Present was J. P. Anderson, Plater Works Supt.
A letter was received from The Stephenville State Bank as a
Depository Bid for keeping the City Funds for the year 1953-54, the
bid being $515.00. It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by
Alderman Mays, that the City accept the bid of $515.00. Notion car-
ried unanimously.
It was moved by Alderman Frey, seconded by Alderman Clements,
that the Council receive and accept the Southwest Natural Gas Company's
petition, also approve same for the purpose of the meeting, subject
to further action at subsequent meetings at which same will be con-
sidered by the Council. Motion carried.
Mr. Roy Wallace discussed with the Council the buying of a new
motor grader, but no action was taken at this time.
u
Mr. Lynn Hassler, of the Texas Highway Department, discussed
with the Council a speed zone study made by the State and that a few
corrections to be made on highways bordering city limits that are in and
our of city limits. Mr. Hassler asked that these highways be either all xUL
in or out of city limits. This matter was discussed and referred to the
City Attorney for further study and to be reported on at next regular
meeting.
It was moved by Alderman Hedrick, seconded by Alderman Clements,
that the insurance policy with John Ed Jones Agency and R. L. Meek
Agency on Golf Club House and Airport house be accepted. Motion carried
unanimously.
It was moved by Alderman Clements, seconded by Alderman Hedrick,
that the City transfer from P&lice Dept. Fund 0.6,000, and $7,000 from
Water Works Operating Fund to the City Hall & Fire Station Fund. Motion
carried unanimously.
2,9
Alderman Wood discussed the need of covering ditch along
west side of Virginia St, in the two and three hundred blocks.
No action taken.
It was moved by Alderman Wood, seconded by Alderman Mays,
that $1000 be transferred from General to R & B Fund. Motion
carried.
The misunderstanding among some of the City Employees as to
Department authority was discussed by the Council and the follow-
ing motion was made by Alderman Clements seconded by Alderman
Hedrick: that the Mayor write all City Lmployees designating
the heads or superintendents of each City Department, that ef-
fective of this date, all City Employees will be directly res-
ponsible to the superintendents or department heads and that
department heads or superintendents will be directly responsible
to the Council. All department heads and superintendents will
have the authority to employ and discharge those employees of
his respective department. It will be his responsibility to
designate work and require same to be done. Motion carried un-
animously.
It was moved by Alderman Hedrick, seconded by Alderman Frey,
that Percy Anderson make the next water well location at the City
Airport. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Alderman Hedrick, seconded by Alderman Fer-
guson, 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:
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�lty iecretary.
Stephenville, Texas
August 4, 1953.
The City Council met in regular session on August 4, 1953,
with Mayor Clark presiding and the following aldermen present:
J. P. Hedrick, Joe B. Frey, Scott D. Reed, Herman Ferguson and
J. T. Mays.
Others present were J. P. Anderson, Water Supt., W. L. Moore,
Chief of Police and Joseph A. Chandler, City Attorney.
An ordinance amending Section 9 of the ordinance granting
franchise to the Southwest Natural Gas Co. from the City of
Stephenville, at meeting on February 5, 1952, which ordinance is
duly recorded in Vol. F, page 197, Et Seq. of the minutes of the
City of Stephenville, such amendment prescribing different rates
to be charged by the Southwest Natural Gas Co. for natural gas
consumers in the City of Stephenville, was discussed and it was
moved by Alderman Mays, seconded by Alderman Reed, that the or-
dinance amending Sect. 9 of the ordinance granting franchise to
Southwest Natural Gas Co. such amendment, prescribing different
rates to be charged by Southwest Natural Gas Co. for natural
as to consumers in the City of Stephenville, Texas, be granted.
Said ordinance being attached to and becoming a part of these
minutes). Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Roy Wallace discussed with the Council the buying of
a new motor grader, but no action was taken at this time.
The Council discussed Mr. Fred Stafford's building being
over on City owned property about 41 feet. It was moved by Alder-
man Frey, seconded by Alderman Mays, that the City Attorney be
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empowered with authority to make necessary arrangement for
exchange of property between Mr. Stafford, a deed of 4.5 ft.,
and the City of Stephenville, a deed of 4.5 ft., and that
Mayor Clark is authorized to execute a deed to Mr. Stafford
& wife conveying the north 552 of the East 41 ft. of Lot 8,
in Block 29, City Addition, as shown by King's 1947 Revised
Map, and of other good and valuable condiseration and shall be
attested by the City Secretary. Motion carried.
Mayor Clark ask the City Secretary to read a letter ad-
dressed to Dr. A. E. Lankford, City Health Officer, from the
Gulf Colorado & Santa Fe Ry. Co., which stated in part that
a study had been made concerning drainage beneath railway
tracks north of Washington St. and that this matter would be
taken care of in the very near future.
Alderman Hedrick reported that the Equalization Board had
been unable to adjust satisfactory the valuation on Mr. 0. C.
Parham's property and would like for the Council to look into
this matter. After some discussion, the Council agreed that
they would accept recommendation of the Equalization Board for
Mr. Parham's property to be set at $1$00.00.
Alderman Reed asked Chief of Police Moore to report on
his discharging of Mr. Nath MIcInroe, night radio operator.
Chief Moore presented two signed letters, one by himself, the
other by Officers Smithey and Hook, night policemen-, along with
several reasons why he had discharged Mr. McInroe. This matter
was discussed by the Council and referred to the Law & Order
Committee.
It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alderman Hed-
rick, that the City renew insurance policy for bodily injury and
property damage against all City Vehicles with R. L. Ballow Ins.
Agency. Motion carried.
It was moved by Alderman Frey, seconded by Alderman Mays,
that the 1952 Delinquent Tax Roll be accepted and turned over to
the City Attorney. Motion carried.
It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alderman
Reed, that fills 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:
�cretary.
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9 OF THE ORDINANCE GRANTING
FRANCHISE TO SOUTHWEST NATURAL GAS COMPANY FROM THE CITY OF
STEPHENVILLE AT MEETING OF FEBRUARY 5, 1952, WHICH ORDINANCE
IS DULY RECORDED IN VOLUME F ATPAGES 197 ET SEQ. OF THE MINUTES
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, SUCH AMEND-
I4ENT PRESCRIBING DIFFERENT RATES TO BE CHARGED BY SOUTHWEST
NATURAL GAS COMPANY FOR NATURAL GAS TO CONSUMERS IN THE CITY
OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS:
That Section 9 of the ordinance passed and approved by the
city council of the city of Stephenville, Texas on February 5,
1952, which ordinance is recorded in Volume F at page 197 et seq.
of the minutes of the city council of Stephenville, Texas, and
being the ordinance granting francise to Southwest Natural Gas
Company from the city of Stephenville, Texas, be amended by
changing that part of said Section 9 of such ordinance beginning
with the opening sentence thereof and going through the portion
of said Section 9 following the opening sentence designated by
(1), (2), (3), (4), and (5J and making same read as follows:
The rates, charges for natural gas and natural gas service
are hereby fixed and determined as follows:
First 3,000 cubic feet 8.80 per 100 cubic feet
Next 7,000 cubic feet 7.30 per 100 cubic feet
Next 20,000 cubic feet 6.30 per 100 cubic feet
Next 45,000 cubic feet 5.30 per 100 cubic feet
All additional 4.$¢ per 100 cibuc feet
This ordinance read and duly considered at meeting of
city council of the City of Stephenville held on June 19, 1953
and read and duly considered at meeting of the city council of
the city of Stephenville held on ! day of A , 1953
and duly read, voted upon and passed at the meetin of the city
council held on the 9 day of //uy. 1953 by the following
vote:
Ayes: fled.?i< Wean..u.4
c/..e a -Ire y J. T. M a� s
S c f-t D. I? .[
Noes: No'y r
All meetings mentioned were regular meetings.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 4 Z� day of 1953.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary
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Stephenville, Texas
August 6, 1953.
The City Council met in a called session on the above date
with Mayor Pro-Tem Clements presiding and the following alder-
men,present: Joe T. Roach, J. W. Clements, J. T. hays, J. P.
Hedrick, Herman Ferguson, Scott D. Reed and Joe B. Frey.
Chief of Police Moore was present also.
Mr. Clements explained the reason of the meeting was to
discuss an ordinance providing for the inspection of meats by
those offering meat for sale within the City of Stephenville.
City Attorney Chandler was asked to read and discuss the
above mentioned ordinance.
Mayor Pro- Tem Clements turned the chair over to Mayor
Clark at this time.
Mayor Clark called for discussion and the following motion
was made by Alderman Mays, seconded by Alderman Reed, that the
ordinance providing for the inspection of meats by those offering
meat for sale within the City of Stephenville be adopted. (Said
ordinance being attached to and becoming a part of these minutes).
Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Alderman Clements, seconded by Alderman
Ferguson, that veterinarians A. T. Lingley, Ben B. McCollom Jr.,
and Verne A. Scott be appointed City Meat Inspectors for the City
of Stephenville. Motion carried.
It was moved by Alderman Clements, seconded by Alderman Frey,
that 01000.00 be transferred from the General Fund to the Park.
Fund, and $1000.00 be transferred from the General Fund to the
R & B Fund. Motion carried unanimously.
It was reported that some of the City Employees were working
seven days a week, and Council should look into the matter.
After some discussion, this subject was referred to the Water
Committee.
It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alderman
Hedrick, that the Mayor execute to Southwest Natural Gas Co. an
easement for the construction, maintenance and operation of
regulator station and connectingg lines, pipes, etc. on a plot
of ground out of Lot 18, Block 6, Park Place Addition in Step-
henville, Texas, which shall cover a plot 8 ft. square on the
east side of said lot. Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, the Council stood adjourned
subject to the Mayor's call.
ATTEST: ayo .
ty ecre ary.
API ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE INSPECTION OF TTATS BY THOSE
OFFERING R:EAT FOR SALE WITHIN THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS,
PRESCRIBING REQUIREMENTS FOR THOSE KILLING LIVE ANIMALS AND
DRESSING THEIR A4EAT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION, PROVIDING FOR THOSE
WHO SHALL ACT AS PEAT INSPECTORS AND PROHIBITING THE SALE OF MEAT
SO INSPECTED WHICH DOES NOT PASS THE INSPECTION AND PROHIBITING
THE SALE OF ANY PEAT AS HAVING BEEN INSPECTED AND APPROVED UNDER
THIS ORDINANCE WHICH HAS NOT SO BEEN INSPECTED AND APPROVED, PRE—
SCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS:
Section One
A procedure for the inspecting of animals to be killed for
meat to be offered for human consumption in Stephenville, Texas
and an inspection of the premises and surroundings at which said
animals are killed and said meat is processed and the stamping of
the meat of the animals so inspected as approved as fit for human
consumption or disapproved for human consumption is hereby provided.
Those offering meat for sale within the City of Stephenville, Texas
who desire to have same inspected and desire to sell same as approved
and inspected by the duly authorized inspectors of the city of
Stephenville shall make application for such inspection to the city
secretary of Stephenville, Texas.
Section Two
The city iiealth efficei of Stephenville, Texas shall appoint
the meat inspectors who will act under the terms of this ordinance
and any practicing veterinarian who resides or practices in the
city of Stephenville or the immediate surrounding area, who is a
graduate of a recognized school of veterinary medicine and who is
I a duly qualified and licensed veterinarian in good standing shall
be eligible to inspect animals and meat and to approve or disap-
prove such animals and meat as fit or as unfit for human consump-
tion within the city of Stephenville.
Section Three
In making inspections under this ordinance said inspector
shall determine the following:
(a) Meat to be offered for sale in the city of Stephenville
for human consumption shall be slaughtered or prepared in a
slaughter house which is clean and equipped for the proper protec-
tion of the meat from contamination. The slaughter house shall have
concrete or other approved and water tight floors and shall carry
off into tubs or other containers or into the sewer. The floors
shall be thoroughly cleaned each day with lye and water or other
approved cleansing agent after slaughtering is finished. The house
shall have adequate sewer connections or other necessary system of
drainage so that no wastes, blood or other refuse shall soak into
the ground. It shall also have an adequate water supply free from
soil and other pollutions or contamination so as to be applied either
hot or cold. All outside openings and doors shall be efficiently
screened and all walls and exposed surfaces inside the house or
buildings shall be kept clean and sanitary. Adequate facilities
shall be provided for immediate removal of offal and refuse, for
the cleaning of knives, implements, tubs, buckets and other equip-
ment, and the slaughter house shall otherwise be kept in a clean
and sanitary condition. Dressing rooms and toilets shall be entirely
separate from the compartments in which carcasses are dressed or
meat products are cured, stored, packed, handled, prepared or sold.
All such rooms shall be properly lighted, ventilated and kept in
a clean and sanitary condition.
(b) Butchers, after handling diseased carcasses or parts
shall properly cleanse their hands and then immerse them in an
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approved disinfectant and then in a clean water before handling
or dressing healthy carcasses or parts. All knives or other
implements used in dressing such diseased carcasses or meats shall
be sterilized in boiling water or in a proper disinfectant followed
by rinsing in clear water. Following the slaughter of any animal
affected with an infectious disease, a stop shall be made until the
implements used shall have been cleaned and disinfected or other
clean implements provided.
(c) Carcasses or parts shall not be inflated with air
from the mouth and no other inflation unless so labeled shall
be allowed. Carcasses or parts shall not be dressed with knives
or other instruments that have been held in the mouth and spitting
on whetstones or when when sharpening knives shall not be allowed.
(d) Offal and other refuse shall be cleaned up daily either
by treatment at ormrioval from the plant. If rendered at the plant
for fertilizer, grease or other products, this shall be done in a
separate building or in a different part of the same building,
separated by permanent walls from that part of which that intended
for food is handled, prepared or stored, and no products of this
process shall be brought into or stored in any room or place where
products intended for food or slaughtered, handled, prepared or
stored. The same shall apply to rendering for fertilizer, grease
or other purpose of condemned or diseased meats or carcasses.
The operation of such rendering or tankage processes shall be con-
ducted in a sanitary manner and with such rroper mechanical equip-
ment therefor as will prevent the escape of odors and other ob-
jectionable features that will be a menace to the public health.
(e) No animal intended for slaughter shall be fed on any
uncooked meat or offal or any meat or offal of a diseased animal.
(f) No person suffering from any communicable, contagious
or infectious disease shall be employed in any capacity in any
slaughter house or in any way in the handling of meat or meat food
products intended for human consumption within the city of Stephen-
ville, nor shall any convalescent from diphtheria, pneumonia,
typhoid fever, or parea-tgiioid fever be so employed until permission
is granted by the city health officer.
(g) All employees shall be examined at least once every
six months by a licensed physician, who shall issue a certificate
to such person showing the date of examination and that such per-
son is free from any infectious or contagious diseases.
Section Four
Inspectors making inspection of animals to be slaughtered
and the meat of animals already slaughtered to approve such meat
as being fit for human consumption shall perform the following
acts and be satisfied as to the following matters:
(a) Ante-mortem. An ante-mortem examination shall be
made of all cattle, calves, sheep, goats or swine intended for
slaughtering before they shall be allowed to enter an establishment
where slaughter is conducted, and satisfactory facilities shall be
furnished by proprietors of such establishment for conducting
this examination and for separating and holding apart from healthy
animals those showing symptoms of disease.
(b) All animals showing symptoms of being affected with
any disease or condition, which under the provisions of this
ordinance, would probably cause their condemnation when slaughtered,
shall be marked by a tag bearing a number for purpose of identifi-
cation by the inspector after killing, before the removal of the
skins or carcasses opened for evisceration. All animals which are
tagged for pregnancy and which have not been exposed to any
infectious or contagious disease are not required to be slaughtered,
but before any such animal is removed from the establishment, the
tag shall be detached by the inspector.
(c) Post-l'lortem. All animals at the ti_ie of slaughter
shall be subjected to a careful examination; the head, tongue, tail,
thymus gland and viscera and all parts and blood used in the prep-
aration of meat products shall be retained in such manner and con-
dition as to preserve their identity until after post mortem exam-
ination by the inspector is completed in order that they may be
identified in case of condemnation of the carcasses and parts
thereof found upon inspection to be fit for human consumption
shall be passed and marked as provided for in this ordinance.
(d) Should any lesion or disease or other suspicious con-
dition which might affect the healthfulness of the meat be found,
it shall be judge in accordance with the regulations and amendments
relating to the inspection of meat as prescribed from time to time
by the bureau of animal husbandry of U. S. Department of Agriculture.
Carcasses, parts of carcasses or other meat food products held fa
further examination, or future disposal shall be marked by placing
on each carcass or part thereof a tag bearing the words "City of
Stephenville Health Department, Retained" and no person other than
the inspector or designated employee of the health department
shall remove same.
Section Five
(a) Condemnations, Stamping, Rendering. Whenever it is
determined by any meat inspector that any carcass or parts of carcas
is diseased, or otherwise unfit for human consumption, he shall tag
or stamp the same in such manner as to designate that it is unfit
1j for food and such carcass or part thereof shall be tanked or other-
wise rendered unfit for food in the presence of and under the person-
al supervision of the meat inspector.
Section Six
Any person acting as a meat inspector shall equip himself
with a stamp which will make an impression on meat and all meat
that is inspected under the provisions of this ordinance and found
to be fit for human consumption shall be stamped by the inspector
making the inspection with the following, "Approved, City of
Stephenville". All meat inspected under the provisions of this
ordinance and not found hereunder by the inspector to be fit for
human consumption shall be stamped as follows, "Disapproved, City
of Stephenville".
Section Seven
Any person, firm or corporation or any agent, officer, or
employee thaeof who shall offer meat for sale for human consumption
which has been inspected under the terms of this ordinance and stamped,
tagged or marked as disapproved, shall be guilty of an offense and
shall be punished by a fine of not less than w5.00 nor more than
�100.00. The offering of any meat on successive days shall consti-
tute an offense for each day same is so.offered.
Section Eight
Any person, firm, corporation or agent, officer or employee
thereof who shall offer for sale meat which has not been inspected
and approved under the terms of this ordinance as meat which has
so been approved and inspected shall be guilty of an offense and
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shall be punished by a fine of not less than $5.00 nor more
than 9'?100.00. Each day that such is done shall constitute and
be a separate offense. There shall be paid by those having
inspections made under the terms of this ordinance a fee suffic-
ient to cover the cost of such inspections and the expense of
the city of Stephenville in making such inspections and enforc-
ing the terms of this o�,dinance, which fee shall be fixed by
the City Secretary of S ephenville with the approval of the law
and order committee of the city council of Stephenville and wench
may be changed in the same manner from time to as circumstances
or conditions may change the cost and expense of such inspections
and the cost and expense of enforcing the terms of this ordinance
Section Nine
The fact that there is not at this time any ordinance in
the City of Stephenville providing for inspection of animals to
be killed for meat;providing the inspection of the meat of such
animalsafter ZAZ killed creates an emergency and an imperative
public necessity that this ordinance go into effect immediately
and any rule or law that might require such ordinance to be read
at more than one meeting of the city council is suspended and this
ordinance is hereby finally adopted and passed on this the 6th
day of August 1953.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED
ATTEST: Li 117xl (= L
City Secretary
this 6th day of August 1953.
Kayor
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Stephenville, Texas
August 12, 1953.
The City Council met in called session on August 12,
1953, with Mayor Clark presiding and the following aldermen
present: J. W. Clements, Joe T. Roach, J. T. Mays, Leonard
Wood, J. P. Hedrick and Joe B. Frey.
Others present were Chief of Police Moore and City At-
torney Chandler.
Mr. Loyd Wadlington came before the Council requesting
permission to change present bus stop location to N. W. Cor-
ner of Belknap & Washington Sts. It was moved by alderman
Hedrick, seconded by Alderman Mays, that Mr. Wadlington be
granted permission to change the present location to this
corner, in front of Slaughter Drug Store, and that Mr. Wad-
lington is to pay for moving of parking meters. Motion car-
ried unanimously.
The Law & Order Committee reported that they had been
unable to reach a satisfactory decision in regard to Mr.
Nath McInroe being discharged and had brought the matter back to
the Council. For the benefit of some Council members not present
at last regular meeting, Chief Moore was asked to report again
concerning his discharge of Mr. McInroe.
After some questions and discussion, Mr. Moore was asked
to leave the Council room.
Mr. McInroe was asked to give his report on the above
mentioned matter.
After some questions and discussion, Mr. McIntire retired
from the Council room.
Mr. Cecil C. Smithey, city policeman, was asked to come
before the Council and was questioned in regard to the above
mentioned matter.
After further discussion, the following move was made by
Alderman Wood, seconded by Alderman Roach, that the Council
will stand„behind the Department Head concerning the discharge
of Mr. McInroe, but an investigation be made immediately of the
accusations made against Chief Moore concerning his drinking on
the job. Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, the Council stood adjourned
subject to the Mayor's call.
ATTEST:
ri�%/ &,&7
alty Secretary.
Stephenville, Texas
September 1, 1953.
The City Council met in regular session on the above date
with M"ayor Clark presiding and the followin.- aldermen present:
J. 7J. Clements, Joe T. Roach, Leonard Wood, J. P. Hedrick, Herman
Ferguson, J. T. Pays and Scott D. Reed.
Others present were 1:1. L. A''Ioore, Chief of Police, R. B.
McMahan, Street Supt., and Joseph A. Chandler, City attorney.
I<"inutes of previous meeting were read and approved.
I,iaycr Clark asked City Attorney Chandler to report on
present condition of the condemnation suit vs. Clay Hicks.
P,Ir. Chandler reported the purpose of the suit was for the
widening of the passageway from E. Tarleton St. to the Colored
School, and after a hearing before a three man commission, Clay
Hicks was awarded .e500.00 but at this time the case has been ap-
pealed for a jury trial. This matter was discussed further but
no action. taken.
The Council discussed opening up of Garfield Street north to
the Lingleville highway and extending Pecan Street west to intersect
Garfield. This matter was referred to the Street Committee. !U�
Dr. Verne Scott came before the Council requesting some ac-
tion be taken concerning the parking situation along Lillian St.
adjacent to Tarleton State College. This matter was discussed by
the Council but no action taken at present, however the matter was
referred to the Law & Order Committee.
It i•ras moved by Alderman Clements, seconded by Alderman Wood
that plumber bond of Emery H. 1'icGehee be approved. I,:otion carried.
It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alderman `mood,
that two parking meters be removed on north side of the south 100
block of East 1.1ashington St. (by Farmers First Idational Bank) and
space be limited to 10 minute parking. Motion carried.
It was moved by Alderman Hedrick, seconded by alderman Ferguson,
that 4r1000.00 be transferred from General Fund to R & B Fund. A'iotion
carried.
It was movee by Alderman Clements, seconded by Alderman Mays,
that Public Accountants Hale & Crimmins be hired at wWW5.00 for a
complete audit of City Funds. i,iotion carried.
It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded by Alderman Clements,
that bills and accounts be allowed and ordered paid. P-.otion carried
unanimously. j
There being no other business at this time the Council stood U
adjourned subject to the Mayor's call. X t�L
gTTr, .,T . .T'iay r.
ity Secretary.
Stephenville, Texas
October 6, 1953.
The City Council met in regular session on the above date with
Mayor Clark presiding and the following aldermen present: J. W.
Clements, J. T. Mays, Leonard Wood, J. P. Hedrick, Herman Ferguson,
Scott D. Reed and Joe B. Frey.
Others present at the meeting were J. P. Anderson, Water Supp.
and Chief of Police Moore.
Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved.
Mr. Roy Stafford appeared before the council in regard to some-
thing being done about the continued blocking of the alley immediately l
north of the Long Hotel and to see about paving said alley and prop-
erty between Long Hotel and Bus Station. The matter was discussed
and referred to the Street Committee for further study and consider-
ation, and repart back to the Council at a later date.
At this time the Council went into executive session and the
following motion was made: It was moved by Alderman Ferguson, seconded
by Alderman Reed, that the investigation concerning the accusation
made against Chief Moore, about his drinking, be dropped on account
of evidence. Motion carried. `A.X
Mr. Galen Gilbert, a representative of a Stephenville Safety
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Council, presented the following recommendations to 6he City
Coundil:
1. That Garfield and Pecan Streets be opened to where they
meet in order to relieve traffic congestion at the school house.
2. That Frey Street be paved west from Lillian Street past
Chamberlin School.
3. That we make or have made a traffic survey in the vicinity
of Chamberlin School to determine the need for directional and of
informational signs and signals.
due o The Council did not discuss the above mentioned recommendations
se the fact that these suggestions were already under advise-
ment.
It was moved by Alderman Frey, seconded by Alderman Clements,
that Chester Lowery be made Assistant Superintendant of the Water
Department at a salary of $225.00 per month, to become effective
as of October 1, 1953. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Alderman Clements, seconded by Alderman Reed,
that Wayne Rodmants salary be raised to $225.00 per month, effective
as of October 1, 1953, with more responsibility placed upon -:him by
the Water Superintendent in regard to Sewer Maintenance Work.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Will Nix came before the Council in regard to nothing
being done about more telephones being installed in the southwest
part of town. This matter was discussed and Mayor Clark promised
Mr. Nix that he would personally contact Mr. Art Anderson, of the
Telephone Co., in regard to this situation.
Alderman Nays discussed the need of a respirator for the Fire
Department. This matter was referred to the Fire Committee.
Alderman Wood discussed the need of several street lights over
town. It was moved by Alderman Reed, seconded by Alderman Ferguson,
that Alderman Wood be authorized to make arrangement for immediate
installation of all necessary street lights. Motion carried.
It was moved by Alderman Clements, seconded by Alderman Wood,
that the ordinance pertaining to change in Bus Stop and Bus Route
be adopted. (said ordinance being attached to and becoming a part
of these minutes). Motion carried.
It was moved by Alderman Reed, seconded by Alderman Hedrick,
that the City pay new Band Director J. C. Grantham $87.50 per month,
effective as of August 1, 1953. Motion carried.
It was moved by Alderman Hedrick, seconded by Alderman Reed,
that 015,000.00 be transferred from the Water Works Operating Fund
into the City Hall & Fire Station Fund. Motion carried.
It was moved by Alderman Clements, seconded by Alderman Fer-
guson, that the 1953 City Tax Roll be accepted and approved. Motion
carried.
It was moved by Alderman Mays, seconded by Alderman Ferguson,
that bills and accounts be allowed and ordered paid. Motion car-
ried unanimously.
There being no other business at this timS, the Council stood
adjourned subject to the Mayor's call.
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ATTEST: May
ecretary.
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(See next page regarding sale of Block 72, City)
R E S O L U T I O N
"RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of Stephenville,
Henry Clark, is hereby authorized to execute a deed attested
by the City Secretary conveying to Hugh W. McCleskey Lot 5 of
Block 72 in the City of Stephenville, Texas, as shown by King's
1947 Revised Map of Stephenville for the purchase price of
$400.00, which deed shall also convey to Hugh W. McCleskey that
small strip of land out of the Southwest corner of Lot 11 of
Block 72 of the City of Stephenville which has heretofore been
used as a part of the connecting passageway or street from said,
Lot 5 of Block 72 to Mesquite Street;
'Be it further resolved that the Mayor execute and deliver
a deed to Mrs. W. B. Reagan of that strip of land running from
the SE corner of Lot K of Block 73 in the City of Stephenville
to Mesquite Street and being the remainder of the passage or
street leading from said Lot 5 of Block 72 out to Mesquite Street;
that passageway from Mesquite Street to said Lot 5 of Block 72 being
abandoned and no longer required for street purposes."
I, Rex H. Cates, City Secretary of Stephenville, Texas, do
hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct
copy of resolution passed by the City Council of the City of Step-
henville Texas, at the regular meeting of said Council held on
October �, 1953, as same appears in the minute nook setting out
the proceedings of said meeting.
WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL OF SAID CITY this 17tday of October
1953.
ecretary.
4SA
AN ORDINANCE AnEdnirG THE BUS LINE
FRAECHISE NO; HELD BY LOYD
'9ADLIHGTON ESTABLISHING A NEW BUSS TOP It pC'. J^ _0' i' ST ruzFV�LLF,
AIM iIAKING SLIGHT CHANGES IN PUN NO. 1 AND '.UN NO. 2, PROVIDING
FOR THE REHOVAL OF PAI n IHG 72TERS AT MEN
' BUS STOP AND T'LACIIIG
OIL PARKING nETERS AT OLD BUS STOP, AND D CT AHIr G AL ZAERGENCY.
BT IT ORDAIdED 3Y `H �K CITY COUNCIL O- CITY
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Section One
That the franchise to operate a bus line within the corporate
limits of the City of Stephenville as ;ranted and as wended by
this council and now held by Loyd ,`adlin.r;ton, is hereby a --mended
with the said Loyd 'radlinnton being permitted to maize changes in
the Bus Stop and sli '-t changes in the routes of bus service as
hereinafter set out.
Section Two
The Bus Stop where the bus shall discharge and of up
passengers in downtown Stephenville is chan,gedJfrom the location
on Belknap Street across such street from the ,ajestic Theatre
to where said bus stop forAerly was on the west side of Belknap
Street near theintersection with Washington Avenue and mintedlately
adjacent to Slaughter Drug Store. Two spaces now provided with
parki.r- meters and be07 the 'irst two spaces on the ','lest side of
the street going north from the inaersection of B:elkn"p t
_. � a Street
with Washington Avenue shall be designated as "Eus SGop";par�in
meters shall be re:ovcd thero'ro and sa:e shall be at all ti as
kept clear for the bus to use as a bus stop. Parking motors shall
be placed in the spaces on the east side of Belknap Street across
fro-m the -.aJestic T>atre at the spaces horetofore used for the
bus stop at that location.
Section Three
The routes know as lil::: i'io. 1 and I'u:-: No. 2 heretofore used
by the city bus ar9 chan7ed and wall ''_'roll henceforth be as follows:
nun No. 1: 071i1r07 at the
intersection of Tarleton
Avenue with Zcllhaney- Avenue; Thence East down "_'arletor.
Avenue to its intersectior with Belknap Street; Thence
South down Belknap Street to the Bus Stow at the inter-
section of Belknap Street and :'Iashianton Stroet 1_mmodiatelyr
adjacent to where is now located Slaughter's Drug; Store;
Thence South or. Belknap Street across the Vast side of the
Public Square to College Street; Thence West on College
Street to Sclu21bia ."street; Thence :forth on COlumb"_a Street
t0 ashin Tton Street; Thence West up Washington Street to
Lillian Avenue; Thence b?ortnan Lillian Avenue to its
intersection with .Frey Street; _hence east on .rev Street
to its intersection with Feblet,; Avenue; 'Thence South on
P?eblett Avenue to its intersection with Vanderbilt Street;
Thence East on Vanderbilt to its intersection with Zcllhaney
A7enuc; Thence South on ncilnaney to its intersection, with
Tarleton Avenue, ,.he place of beginning.
Run To. 2: Beginningat the Eus Stop on the Nest sio.e
of Belknap reel ediately ad acent o Cat r
' to liru-
Store, Thence South on Belknap Street, to -7aS n;te. `;,reet
and 7ast on Washington Street to its intoresectiuwith
Graham Street; Thence Earth up Graham t, ee. to its inloy-
sectlon with Frey Street; Thence .lest ill: Frei Street to
its intersection. with Lillian Aver-ue; Thence South down
Lillian Avenue to its intersection with Vanderbilt Street;
Thence East on Vanderbilt Street to its intersection ..__tih
1111haneyr Avenue; Thence South on VcIlhaney Avenue to its
P'
intersection witij Tarleton i'venue; Thence 'past down
Tarleton Avenue to its intersection with Bell --nap Street;
Thence South on Bel`nap Street to present bus stop adjace11t
to the i tersection of ,aSl_n,-ton Street and 1:-:-ediately
ad4acent to v:,c"e �s now located Slau-1hterts Dru^; tore.
Section lour
Because the continued and uninterrupted Ser'diCe Of t,:e
City Bus Line and syste?, oemed and operated by Loyd 'adlinlgton,
_,s conducive to the public interests, the welfare of the citizens
of Stephenville and -he patrons of said bus line and the interest
o the public and these patrons will be best served by the i-rieQiate
chant-,c in the bus francrise, the bus stop, the bus routes and the
operation o the Cit;- Bus syste:a as hereinabove provided, create
an erier^;encv requirin- this ordinance to become effective at once
and any rule or law requiring that it be read at more than one
meetin, o' the city council is hereby suspended, and this ordinance
i_s _'-nall-- adopted and becomes ir;uaediately effoctivo at this ti ie.
PASSIM, ADOPTED A iD APP_ OVED th
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APPLICATION TO CHANGE, BUS STOP AND BUS ROUTE
TO TH1 HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL OF THFs CITY OF STEPI:E:dVj
Lovd �°ladlin_;ton, present owner and :.older of the franchise
anted by the City of Stephenville to i;. D. Snow for the opera -
,I tion of a bus line in the city of Stephenville, which franchise
was thereafter ariended setting out the routes of such bus line,
the last amendment being made on the day of August 1947 by
the ordinance of this city council, recorded in Volume �_ at
page %�{C o_ the �.inutes of this council, hereby wakes applica-
t".on for a c,an-e in the bus routes and bus stop as provided in
said last amendinf, ordinance enacted by this council.
This applicant would show that the routes of the City Bus
Line ,^sere set out in said last a:eended ordinance as can Bio.l and
Run I1o. 2 With the Bus Stop 'in downtown Stephen-, Me bein- Situated
on Belknap Street across the street r0': the ajestic Theatre.
This applicant desires to have the bus stop changed to the locality
where same formerly was on the west side of Belhnap Street at the
intersection of Bell nap Street and ': ash _n-ton Street i. ;rrediatoly
adjacent to where is now located Slau=hter Drug Store in Stephen-
ville, Texas. The relocation of the bus stop ir. donraow.n Stephen-
v'_lle *trill ake it necessary for the bus routes to be sli--fitly
c,:an-ed to and fro A do;rntoim, Stephenville.
Since said last aliL:end"..e':1".- to the bus 7rancl::ise sett_.n out
the bus runs enacted on tnE day of August 1947 by ordinance
of this city council, there has been erected anotte r elel.entary
school in Stephenville, Texas, this being the Cha;::berlin School
situated one bloci, West of the niter section Of Fre,r Street and
Liliial-i Avenue. This applicant desires to change -lie route of the
bus as sa:e runs along Frey Street to continue dour. ire-, Street
to Lillian Avenue, -a -.her than to turn south on "oblett'Avenue off
of Frei Street. Applicant also desires to run worth on Lillian
Avenue to Frey, up �irey to Neblett Avenue and then South on ECblett
to S'anderbilt. This will enable the bus to serve the school children,
teachers and others -oin f to a-nd _i'Ol:i Chamberl111 School001,-
pletely. Under this chin-c, the. bus will run fro. '.''rcy Street
South on Lillian Avenue, to Vanderbilt Street and Thence east on
Vanderbilt Street to :cllhaney and then to the bus sto_n on Tarleton
avenue near the entrance to the Tarleton State Colle,-e S'ar,nu.s.
Applicant is sure that he can take in this additional distance on
this run bIr coning to dot^mto:^r Stephenvi_lle I Tarleton Ave_-_ue
by Belhnap Street and by crossing the square to -,et o_^ Graha.
Street for ti:e Frey Street run and by crossin.z, tine square Or, ZE:e
West side thereof, thence dowColle,le Street to Cclu.Ibia Street
Thence t0 lashin{ ton Street on the 'ia Slli 1, =;ton Street run.
the above explanation, applicant requests this HO;:Crabie
Citr Council to a -.end ana change the present franc'r_ise as amcnded
on August _, 1947, to ira' e the runs o:' the bus and the bus stop
in accordance herewith.
7:IiRh?CR , applicant request that this :onorable City
Council riake the ar:iendments as above set out.
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