HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-04-12 - Regular City CouncilMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF THE
CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS, HELD ON
THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 1984 - -7:00 P.M.
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Stephenville, Texas was called to order by the Mayor with the
following members present:
Mayor Joe F. Cummings James L. McSwain
Councilmen: Charles Riggins G. A. Swindle
William G. Brede Ray Reynolds
Floyd Gordon
and with the following members absent: John Pollan and David
Clayton.
City Administrator Kurt J. Ackermann, City Secretary Joyce
Pemberton, City Attorney Joseph Chandler, Director of Public
Works Danny Johnson, Chief of Police Doug Conner, Fire Chief
Jimmy Mooney, Director of Parks & Recreation Ronnie Isham and
many others were present also.
ITEM I: APPROVE MINUTES
Councilman Swindle moved that the minutes of the City
Council meetings held on the 2nd day of March, 1984 and the 6th
day of March, 1984 be approved as written. Councilman Gordon
seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye.
NOES: None
ITEM II: APPOINT MEMBERS TO THE JULY 4TH FUN FAIR COMMITTEE
Mayor Cummings, with the consent of the Council, appointed
the following persons to serve on the Fun Fair Committee this
year:
Jerry & Ann Cox
Bill & Barbara Marcum
Kurt & Ruth Ackermann
CANVASS BALLOTS FOR
AND ADMINISTER OATH.
Allen & Sheila Horne
Paige & Linda Moore
Chuck & Cynthia Rives
OF CITY
Mayor Cummings appointed the following Councilmen as a com-
mittee to canvass the election returns except the mayoral race as
candidate John Pollan had asked for a recount in that race:
Charles Riggins, Chairman
G. A. Swindle
James L. McSwain
Chairman Riggins reporting for the Canvassing Committee gave
the following results of votes cast in the City Officers Election
in the City of Stephenville on April 7, 1984:
CITY COUNCIL, PLACE 2:
Larry Hammett----------------------- - - - - -- -725
Allen Horne------------------------- - - - - -- -590
Mike Craft-------------------------- - - - - -- -215
Write - Ins---------------------------- - - - - -- 2
Total Votes Cast-------------------- - - - - -- -1532
CITY COUNCIL, PLACE 4:
William G. Brede-
Maxine Dameron - --
Write-Ins --------
Total Votes Cast-
1
856
665
2
1523
,;?S % ,
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Ray Reynolds------- - - - --
Write- Ins-------- - - - - --
Total Votes Cast--- - - - - --
CITY COUNCIL, PLACE 8:
1247
1
1248
Larry Tatum------------ ------------- - - - - -- -1252
Write - Ins----- --------- -------------- - - - - -- 6
Total Votes Cast-------------------- - - - - -- -1258
Mayor Cummings read A RESOLUTION AND ORDER CANVASSING THE
RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A CITY OFFICERS ELECTION.
(resolution in full attached to and becoming a part of these
minutes).
Councilman Riggins moved that the City Council accept the
report from the Canvassing Committee and that the Resolution be
passed and approved as read. Councilman McSwain seconded the
motion. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye.
NOES: None
City Secretary Joyce Pemberton administered the Oath of Office to
Larry Hammett, William G. Brede, Ray Reynolds, and Larry Tatum
and they took their respective places on the Council.
ITEM IV: HEAR RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PLANNING & ZONING
COMMISSION
A. Councilman Hammett moved to accept the favorable recom-
mendation to rezone, from B -1 to B -4, part of Blocks 86
and 89, City Addition, also known as Jay's Club, 1080
Tejas Lane. Councilman Riggins seconded the motion.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye.
NOES: None
Mayor Cummings set Tuesday, May 1, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. in
Council Chambers as the date, time, and place for a
public hearing for the Council to consider this request
for a change of zoning.
B. Councilman Riggins moved to accept the favorable recom-
mendation to rezone, from R -1 to B -2, 3.15 acres out of
the Wm. Motley Survey, Abstract A -515, located 500 feet
north from the northwest corner of the intersection of
F.M. 988 and U.S.Highway 377 -67. Councilman Brede
seconded the motion. The motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye.
NOES: None
Mayor Cummings Set Tuesday, May 1, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. in
Council Chambers as the date, time, and place for a
public hearing for the Council to consider this request
for a change of zoning.
C. Councilman Reynolds moved to accept the negative recom-
mendation to rezone, from R -2 to B -2, Lot 22, Block 1,
Denman Addition, also known as 214 Barker St.
Councilman Tatum seconded the motion. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye.
NOES: None
ITEM V: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REZONING FROM B -1 TO B -4
PART OF BLOCK 86 AND PART OF LOT 15, BLOCK 89, CITY
ADDITION, ALSO KNOWN AS TEJAS GOLF COURSE.
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Mayor Cummings opened the floor for a public hearing to con-
sider rezoning, from B -1 to B -4, part of Block 86 and part of Lot
15, Block 89, City Addition, also known as Tejas Golf Course.
As no one addressed the Council either for or against the
change of zoning, Mayor Cummings closed the public hearing.
Councilman Swi d�le moved that the zoning be changed from B -1
to B -4 on part of 86 and part of Lot 15, Block 89, City
Addition, also known as the Tejas Golf Course. Councilman
Riggins seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmen Riggins, Swindle, McSwain, Hammett, Tatum,
Brede, and Reynolds
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: Councilman Gordon.
ITEM VI: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PETITION AS PRESENTED
Mayor Cummings opened the meeting for a
consider the petition of annexation of 63.81
Motley Survey located approximately south of
Estates Subdivision and approximately west o
Phase II Subdivision as presented by Fred O.
Davis, Jr.
public hearing to
acres of the Wm.
the Tanglewood
E Dale Avenue North
Placke III and J. D.
As no one addressed the Council either for or against the
annexation, Mayor Cummings closed the public hearing.
Mayor Cummings announced that two public hearings are
required with this being the first one and the second one would
be on April 16, 1984 at 2:00 p.m. on the site.
NG TO CONSIDER
SURVEY, A -613.
Mayor Cummings opened the floor for a public hearing to con-
sider the petition of annexation of 26.53 acres of Block 26,
Henry Pearson Survey, Abstract 613, also known as the Quail Run
Subdivision and the Bosque River Apartments as presented by Pat
Wilson and Enrico Trinchero.
As no one addressed the Council either for or against the
annexation, Mayor Cummings closed the public hearing.
Mayor Cummings announced that two public hearings are
required with this being the first and the second one would be on
April 16, 1984 at 1:00 p.m. on the site.
ITEM VIII: CONSIDER ADOPTION OF FINAL PLAT FOR RIDGEVIEW
SUBDIVISION.
This item was dropped from the agenda as Mr. Daddio was not
ready to present the final plat.
IDER APPLICATI
POWER & LIGHT
Mr. Jerry Singleton, local manager for Texas Power & Light
Co. presented the request for a rate increase.
After some discussion, Councilman Swindle moved that the
request from Texas Power & Light Company for a rate increase be
denied. Councilman Riggins seconded the motion. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye.
NOES: None
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FROM AMERICAN LEGION HALL
AD VALOREM TAXES.
Mr. Bill Moon, Commander of the local American Legion Unit,
has requested the City Council to forgive their property taxes
for 1983 which amount to $229.69 including penalty and interest.
This item was tabled until the next meeting to determine the
ownership of the American Legion Hall.
IDER REQUEST FROM MR
Mr. Lacy requested permission to enclose 8 feet of the alley
behind his business.
After some discussion, Councilman Riggins moved that this
item be tabled for an indefinite period of time. Councilman
Swindle seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye.
NOES: None
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PT.
Fire Chief Jimmy Mooney addressed the Council in support of
selling the 1959 Chevrolet Fire Truck (cab & chassis) to the
Selden Volunteer Fire Department. He said the Fire Dept. intends
to remount the generator currently attached to the truck, then
the truck would be offered for auction. He said the value at
auction would not be much more, if any, than $1,000. He felt our
Fire Department.would derive more benefit by allowing Selden to
utilize the vehicle for first response.
After some discussion, Councilman Swindle moved that the
City of Stephenville loan the 1959 Chevrolet Fire Truck to the
Selden Volunteer Fire Department for an indefinite period of
time. Councilman Gordon seconded the motion. The motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye.
NOES: None
. CONSIDER REQUEST FROM MR. RON MARTIN AT
Mr. Ron Martin addressed the Council stating that he would
like to lease /rent the city property adjacent to his mobile home
business on the SE Loop. (That vacant property located on Airport
Road between the city's 1 million gallon ground storage tank on
the west and the Fire Dept.'s training field on the east). Mr.
Martin said this would be for display and storage of mobile
homes. He would not put any type of permanent structure on the
property; he would maintain said property; and if /when the city
needed the property would turn it back to the city.
Councilman Swindle moved that the above described property
be rented to Mr. Ron Martin @$200.00 /mo. on a month to month
basis, due and payable on the 1st of each month; Mr. Martin to
maintain the property with the option by either party to cancell
the contract with a 30 day notice. Councilman Riggins seconded
the motion. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye.
NOES: None
ITEM XIV: CONSIDER REQUEST FROM
Mr. Charles Humberson addressed the Council requesting the
City repair and maintain the turn - around - easement at the end of
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Beach Street. Mr. Humberson told the Council that the city had
required the turn - around - easement when his father had developed
this subdivision and therefore he felt the city is obligated to
maintain it. The easement is located outside the city limits.
County Commissioner Roberson had suggested that the City and
County consider some combined effort to bring this easement up to
standard. Perhaps the City bring the easement to passable con-
dition and the County perform periodic maintenance.
After discussion, Councilman Riggins moved that the Director
of Public Works prepare a cost estimate for the repair of said
turn - around - easement for the Council to consider at the May coun-
cil meeting. Councilman Gordon seconded the motion. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye.
NOES: None
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FROM CASA. INC
Mayor Cummings advised that CASA, INC. had contacted him
stating that their surveys had concluded that 30 additional units
were needed in the Stephenville Multi- Family housing project for
the elderly and handicapped.
Councilman Swindle moved that the City Council approve the
request from CASA, INC. for 30 additional units for the multi-
family housing project for the elderly and handicapped in
Stephenville. Councilman Brede seconded the motion. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: All.members present voted aye.
NOES: None
ITEM XVI: CONSIDER CONTRACT FROM MHMR FOR LITTER PICK -UP
CREW.
Director of Parks & Recreation Ronnie Isham addressed the
Council regarding a contract with MHMR for a litter pick -up crew.
Mr. Isham said he felt this would be a good program as during the
summer months it was a full -time job to keep the park, the city
square, the cemetery, and landfill road clear of litter. He
advised the funding could be done through the current budgets out
of the Landfill, Parks & Recreation, and Water /Wastewater
Departments.
The total overall cost would be for period from May 1, 1984
to September 15, 1984 would be approximately:
$26.25 per hour
x 400 crew hours (crew includes a supervisor & 4 persons)
$10,000.00
Mr. Isham advised that should the Council approve this phase
this summer's budget workshops could include an evaluation of the
project to determine if continued funding for next year is desired.
After some discussion, Councilman Hammett moved that the
city enter into a contract with the MHMR from May 1, 1984 to
September 15, 1984 as a trial period. Councilman Gordon seconded
the motion. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye.
NOES: None
ITEM XVII: CONSIDER ORDINANCES AMENDING SPEED LIMITS.
Councilman Brede moved passage of AN ORDINANCE ALTERING THE
PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ESTABLISHED FOR VEHICLES UNDER THE
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PROVISIONS OF SECTION 167 AND 169 OF ARTICLE XIX, R.C.S. 6701d,
UNIFORM ACT REGULATING TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAYS, UPON THE BASIS OF AN
ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC INVESTIGATION UPON CERTAIN STREETS AND
HIGHWAYS, OR PARTS THEREOF, WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE
CITY OF STEPHENVILLE AS SET OUT IN THE ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING A
PENALTY OF A FINE NOT TO EXCEED $200.00 FOR VIOLATION OF THIS
ORDINANCE. Councilman Swindle seconded the motion. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye.
NOES: None
Councilman Swindle moved passage of AN ORDINANCE ALTERING
THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ESTABLISHED FOR VEHICLES UNDER THE
PROVISIONS OF SECTION 167 AND 169 OF ARTICLE XIX, R.C.S. 6701d,
UNIFORM ACT REGULATING TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAYS, UPON THE BASIS OF AN
ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC INVESTIGATION UPON CERTAIN STREETS AND
HIGHWAYS, OR PARTS THEREOF, WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE
CITY OF STEPHENVILLE AS SET OUT IN THE ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING A
PENALTY OF A FINE NOT TO EXCEED $200.00 FOR VIOLATION OF THIS
ORDINANCE. Councilman Gordon seconded the motion. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye.
NOES: None
ION REGARDI
Councilman Ray Reynolds explained to the Council that in
discussions with the doctors at the hospital and statistics will
verify that persons wearing seatbelts at the time of an accident
will not sustain as serious injuries as those persons without
seatbelts. He said it has been discussed with the City
Administrator and agreed that it would be a good policy "that all
city personnel wear seatbelts when in a city vehicle ".
City Administrator Kurt Ackermann advised that he felt it
would lessen the city's liability and the time lost by employees
due to injuries suffered in accidents.
After discussion, Councilman Brede moved that Mr. Ackermann
prepare a written policy to this effect to be considered by the
Council at the May meeting. Councilman Gordon seconded the
motion. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye..
NOES: None
ITEM XIX: CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY PLUMBING ORDINANCE.
Building Inspector Gary Nabors presented the proposed amend-
ments to the city's Plumbing Code.
After some discussion, Councilman Riggins moved passage of
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 19 AND 20 OF THE 1974 STEPHENVILLE
PLUMBING CODE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES
THAT MAY BE IN CONFLICT WITH SUCH AMENDMENTS AND DECLARING THAT
EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Swindle
seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Brede, Riggins, Swindle, McSwain,
Tatum, and Reynolds.
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: Councilman Larry Hammett
ITEM XX: CONSIDER BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
A. Truck bed for Fire Department, budgeted item of $6,000.
1. Motor Truck Equipment Co.----- - - - - -- $2,381.00
Fort Worth, TX
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2. Blackwell Electric Co.-------- - - - - -- $5,062.20
Stephenville, TX
Councilman Swindle moved acceptance of the low bid of
$2,381.00 from Motor Truck Equipment Co. Councilman Tatum
seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye.
NOES: None
B. Tractor & Mower for Water /Wastewater Department,
budgeted item of $29,000.
1. J. R. Walker Tractor Co.------------ $17,778.00
Stephenville, TX
2. Ellis Equipment Co ------------------ $16,375.00
Stephenville, TX
3. Bramlett Implement Co.-------- - - - - -- $18,813.40
Stephenville, TX
4. Sanders Tractor Co.
Stephenville, TX
10,875.00
Director of Public Works Danny Johnson presented the above
bids and recommended the bid from Ellis Equipment Co.
Councilman Reynolds moved acceptance of the bid of
$16,375.00 from Ellis Equipment Co. as recommended by Mr.
Johnson. Councilman Riggins seconded the motion. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: All members present- voted aye.
NOES: None
ITEM XXI: CONSIDER AUTHORITY TO INVITE BIDS FOR THE
FOLLOWING:
A. Councilman Swindle moved that authority be granted to
invite bids for chairs for Council Chamber. Councilman
Gordon seconded the motion. The motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye.
NOES: None
B. Councilman Brede moved that authority be granted to
invite bids for warning sirens which are budgeted at
$20,000. Councilman McSwain seconded the motion. The
motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye.
NOES: None
ITEM XXII: CONSIDER REQUEST FROM LOCAL BANKS REGARDING
TAX REBATE.
Councilmen Charles Riggins and Floyd Gordon asked it be
noted that they were abstaining from discussion or voting on this
item.
City Attorney Chandler advised the Council that he had no
clear understanding of the tax laws in this instance. He said he
would try to get information from the Texas State Property Tax
Board. Mr. Chandler recommended that the Council take no action
until such time as he can get the information needed, study it
and make a recommendation.
Mayor Cummings closed the oepn meeting and announced the
Council would go into executive session.
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XXIII: EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mayor Cummings called the Council into executive session as
provided in the Open Meetings Law, V.T.C.S., Article 6252 -17,
regarding pending or contemplated litigation with regard to Clark
Field, the municipal airport.
Mayor Cummings called the Council back into open session.
Councilman Reynolds moved, seconded by Councilman Gordon,
that the following Resolution be passed and adopted. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye.
NOES: None
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Tryggvi Helgason, who has been operating the
Stephenville City airport under contract with the City of
Stephenville, has abandoned such operation and according to sta-
tements made by him has gone to Iceland. He left the airport
building locked and same remained locked for two (2) days and no
arrangements were made by him to keep the airport open by any
agent or employee and the City of Stephenville was without air-
port facilities for a period of two (2) days and Tryggvi Helgason
violated his contract with the City of Stephenville in failing to
discharge the responsibility and the duty to generally manage and
supervise the airport facilities of the City and to perform those
acts customary and proper for airport managers and supervisors,
including the direction of all landing and the departure of
planes, keeping all records required of governmental agencies and
by any associations of which the airport is a member or
affiliate. He failed to conduct the operations of said airport
in accordance with any and all government regulations and the
regulations imposed by the City of Stephenville and thereby
created a hazard for air travelers and those designed to fly into
the City of Stephenville and those who wished to fly out of the
City of Stephenville.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the contract and lease made
between the City of Stephenville under the authority of the City
Council with Tryggvi Helgason and dated the 3rd day of June,
1982, is hereby terminated by the City Council and the
Stephenville City Airport and the facilities thereof shall be
repossed by the City of Stephenville.
There being no other business to come before the City
Council, Mayor Cummings adjourned the meeting at 9:50 p.m.
a F. Cummings, Mayor '
ATTEST:
city Secretary
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION AND ORDER CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE
RESULTS OF A CITY OFFICERS' ELECTION.
There came to be considered the returns of an election held on
the 7th day of April, 1984, for the purpose of electing the
hereinafter named officials, and it appearing from said returns,
duly and legally made, that there were cast at said election 1,
554 valid and legal votes; that each of the candidates in said
election received the following votes:
CITY COUNCIL, PLACE 2:
Larry Hammett -------- ;IW 7Z.5
Allen Horne--- - - - - -- -590
Mike Craft---- - - - - -- -215
Write- Ins------ - - - - -- 2
CITY COUNCIL, PLACE 4:
William G. Brede ----- 856
Maxine Dameron ------- 665
CITY COUNCIL, PLACE 6:
Ray Reynolds - - - - -- -1,247
Write - Ins---- - - - - -- 1
CITY COUNCIL, PLACE 8:
Larry Tatum- - - - - -- -1,252
Write- Ins---- - - - - -- 6
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS:
That said election was duly called; that notice of said election
was given in accordance with law, and that said election was held
in accordance with law, and that Larry Hammett was duly elected
to City Council, Place 2; that William G. Brede was duly elected
to City Council, Place 4; that Ray Reynolds was duly elected to
City Council, Place 6; and Larry Tatum was duly elected to City
Council, Place 8. Said above -named parties are hereby declared
duly elected to said respective offices, subject to the taking of
their oaths of office as provided by the laws of the State of
Texas and the Charter of the City of Stephenville.
It is further found and determined that i n
order of this governing body that the Cit y
ten notice of the date, place and subject
bulletin board located in the City Hall, a
the public, and said notice having been so
posted continuously for at least 72 hours
this meeting.
accordance with the
Secretary posted writ -
of this meeting on the
Place convenient to
posted and remaining
preceding the date of
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 12th day of April, 1984.
Joe Cummin , Mayor
ATTEST:
i Secretary
COPY j
SPEED ZONE ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE ALTERING THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED I.1VITS
ESTABLISHED FOR VEHICLES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF
SECTION 167 AND 169 OF ARTICLE XIX, R.C.S. 6701d,
UNIFORM ACT REGULATING TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAYS, UPON
THE BASIS OF AN ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC INVESTIGATION
UPON CERTAIN STREETS AND HIGHWAYS, OR PARTS TUEP,OF,
WITHIN THE CORPO%%TE LIMITS OF THE CITY Or STIEPH'_I1VLI LL
AS SET OUT IN THE ORDINANCE: AND PROVIDING A P,ddA 'Y
OF A FINE NOT TO EXCEED $200.00 FOR VIOLATION OF THIS
ORDINANCE.
WHEREAS, Section 167 and 169 of Article XIX, R.C.S. 6701d,
Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways, provides that whenever the
governing body of the City shall determine upon the basis of an
engineering and traffic investigation that any prima facie speed there-
in set forth is greater or less than is reasonable or sai`e unde_ the
conditions found to exist at any intersection or other place or upon
any part of a street or highway, with the City talcing into considera-
tion the width and condition of the pavement and other circumstances
on such portion of said street or highway, as well as the usual traffic
thereon, said govern body may determine and declare a reasonable and
safe prima facie speed limit thereat or thereon by the passage of an
ordinance, which shall be effective when appropriate signs giving notice
thereof are erected at such intersection or other place or part of the
street or highway, now therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of
_ _STEPENV I I F , Texas:.
Section 1. Upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation
heretofore made as authorized by the provisions of Section 167 and 169
of Article XIX, R.C.S. 6701d, Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways,
the following prima facie speed limits hereafter indicated for vehicles
are hereby determined and declared to be reasonable and safe; and such
speed limits are hereby fixed at the rate of speed indicated for vehicles
traveling upon the named streets and 'highways, or parts thereof, described
as follows:
SPEED ZONE ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE ALTERING THE PRIM FACIE SPEED
ESTABLISHED FOR VEIIICLES UNDEP THE PP.OViSIO'IS OF
SECTION 167 AND 169 OF ARTICLE XIX, R.C.S. 0701d,
UNIFORM ACT REGULATII:G TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAYS. UP00
THE BASIS OF AN E :;31NEZi1lNG AND TRAFFIC INVESTIGATi011
UPON CERTAIN STRE --TS AND IIIGI WAYS. OR PARTS T:PEPnOF,
WITUIN THE C0.'.PO" TE LIMITS OF TUE CITY OF
AS SET OUT IN TI12 ORDINANCE: AND PROVIDLIG A
OF A FINE NOT TO EXCEED $200.00 FOR VIOLATIO;: Oc TEIS
ORDINANCE.
WHEREAS, Section 167 anti 169 of Article XIX, R.C.S. 67014.
Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways, provides ti- at whenever the
governing body of the City shall determine upon the basis of an
engineering and traffic investigation that any prima facia: spec6 thcro-
in set forth is greater or less than is reasonable or ::a'te under the
conditions found to exist at acy intersection or othn.r Iaace cr upon
any part of a street or highway, with the City taking into considera-
tion the width and condition of the pavement and other circa:nstnn.ces
on such portion of said street or highway, as wull as the usual traffic
ticerecn, said govern body may determine and declare a reasonable and
safe prime; facie speed limit thereat or thereon by the passage of an
ordinance, which shall be effective when appropriate signs giving notice
thereof are erected at such intersection or other place or part of the
street or highway, now therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of
STEPHENVILLE . Texas:
Section 1. Upon the basis of an engineerin; and traffic investigation
heretofore made as authorized by the provisions of Section 167 and 169
of Article XIX, R.C.S. 6701d, Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on nigh:.•ays,
the following prima facie speed limits hereafter indicated for vehicles
are hereby determined and declared to be reasonable and safe; and such
speed limits are hereby fixed at the rate of speed indicated for vehif�lea
traveling upon the named streets and highways, or parts thereof, described
as follows:
TABULATION SHEET FOR OFFICIAL CANVASS OF VOTES CAST IN THE CITY OFFICERS°
ELECTION IN THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, COUNTY OF ERATH, TEXAS, ON APRIL 7,
1984
CANDIDATES & POSITION
CITY COUNCIL, PLACE 2
Larry Hammett
Allen Horne
Mike Craft -
Write -Ins
VOTES CAST
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TOTAL VOTES
Total Votes Cast -
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CITY COUNCIL, PLACE 4
William G. Brede5 (�
Maxine Damerson /pGjJ
Write -Ins
Total Votes Cast /N oZ
CITY COUNCIL, PLACE 6
Ray Reynolds fdy 7
Write -Ins
Total Votes Cast /
CITY COUNCIL. PLACE 8
Larry Tatum
Write -Ins
Total Votes Cast
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 19 AND 20 OF THE 1974
STEPHENVILLE PLUMBING CODE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES
AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES THAT MAY BE IN CONFLICT WITH
SUCH AMENDMENTS AND DECLARING THAT EMERGENCY AND PRO-
VIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE:
SECTION 19.4.3B Water Pipes in Concrete: Water pipes placed
in concrete slab foundations, concrete or block walls or similar
locations shall be wrapped to prevent direct contact with
concrete. Such wrapping shall be a foam rubber type insulation
or similar material which will provide at least 3/8 inch annular
space around the entire circumference of the pipe.
SECTION 19.4.12 Water Supply Control: An approved ball type
valve shall be installed in the water service pipe on the pro-
perty side of the meter and shall be protected by an approved
enclosure which has no less than a 5 inch opening throughout its
entire depth. Such enclosure shall have a removable cover.
SECTION 19.5.2 Relief Valve Discharge: The discharge pipe
from the temperature and relief valve shall be the same size as
the outlet of the valve and shall continue undiminished in size
to its termination. This pipe shall be installed to a grade that
will allow the entire line to be drained and shall extend to a
point outside the building approximately 12 inches above ground.
The discharge pipe shall be of type "R" or "L" copper or steel
pipe with approved fittings. Any deviation from this provision
must be approved by the Plumbing Inspector. Relief valve
discharge piping for replacement water heaters may be routed
through the attic if necessary.
SECTION 20.2.7 Buildinq Sewer to Sewer Tap Connections:
Where connections between the building sewer and sewer tap are
made with adapters and where the settling of fill may cause a
misaligned joint, then such joint shall be provided with a
concrete pad to support the connection. Such concrete pad shall
rest on undisturbed earth or sufficiently compacted fill and be
of sufficient size to support the connection.
The above amendments to Sections 19 and 20 of the 1974
Stephenville Plumbing Code will become effective on all plumbing
permits issued on or after the 1st day of May, 1984.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 12th day of April, 1984.
Ma)oi Joe F. -Cummings
ATTEST:
"City Secretary
J'�9'3/f C -1
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE DENYING THE PROPOSED CHANGED RATE SCHEDULES AND
SERVICE REGULATIONS OF TEXAS UTILITIES ELECTRIC COMPANY,
PROVIDING CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH SAID COMPANY'S RATE SCHEDULES
AND SERVICE REGULATIONS MAY BE CHANGED, MODIFIED, AMENDED OR
WITHDRAWN, FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH
THIS ORDINANCE IS PASSED IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW,
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Gr,rY OF
STEPHENVILLE , TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the proposed changed rate schedules and service
regulations filed with the Governing Body of this municipality by Texas Utilities
Electric Company on March 9, 1984, are hereby denied and disapproved, and Texas
Utilities Electric Company shall continue to provide electric service within this
municipality in accordance with its rate schedules and service regulations in effect
within this municipality on March 9, 1984, until such time as said rate schedules
and service regulations may be changed, modified, amended or withdrawn with the
approval of the Governing Body of this municipality.
SECTION 2. Nothing in this Ordinance contained shall be construed now or
hereafter as limiting or modifying in any manner, the right and power of the
Governing Body of this municipality under the law to regulate the rates and
charges of Texas Utilities Electric Company.
SECTION 3. That it is hereby officially found and determined that the
meeting at which this Ordinance is passed is open to the public and as required by
law and that public notice of the time, place and purpose of said meeting was given
as required.
SECTION 4. That an emergency exists necessitating the suspension of any
rule requiring multiple readings of this Ordinance and all multiple readings of this
Ordinance are hereby waived; this Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED at a Regular Meeting of the
CITY COUNCIL of the CITY OF STEPHENVILLE , Texas, on
this the 1201 day o APRIL , 1944.
ATTEST:
Secretary
Mayor