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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-11-07 - Special City CouncilMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF STEPHEN®$LM� TEXAS, HELD ON MONDAY:, NOVEMBER'7,_1983 3:00.PM. The special meeting of the City Council was called to order by the Mayor with the following members present: Mayor Joe F. Cummings G. A. Swindle Councilmembers Floyd Gordon James McSwain Wm. G. Brede Ray Reynolds Charles Riggins -David Clayton John Pollan and with the following members absent: None City Administrator Kurt J. Ackermann, Chief of Police Doug Conner, Fire Chief Larry May, Acting Secretary Betty Chew, Fire Marshal Kenneth Haley, Mr. Jim Parker, Mr. P. O. DeWall, Mr. James Young, and Mr. Tom Parker were also present. REZONING. FROM R- Mayor Cummings advised that, <this - is,the- triangle shaped tract of vacant land adjacent to the River North Phase II Subdivision and just west of the Stephenville Medical & Surgical Clinic. Mayor Cummings explained that the reason action was not taken at the last meeting was because it takes a three - fourths (3/4) vote of the Council and there were not that many present at the last meeting. Mr. Jim Parker, Mr. P. O. DeWall, and Mr. James Young addressed the Council in favor of the rezoning. Councilman McSwain expressed concern with the increased traffic load an apartment complex and /or condominiums would put on the Lingleville Highway. Councilman Pollan asked if there was anyone present wishing to address the Council in opposition to said rezoning. . Councilman Pollan also pointed out that at the previous meeting there were several area property owners that spoke against the rezoning. After discussion, Councilman Riggins moved that Lot 28, Block 146, City Addition, be rezoned, from R -1 to R -2, as recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission. Councilman B.rede seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present voted aye. NOES: None II: CONSIDER PROPOSAL FROM Mr. Tom Patterson presented his proposal (copy attached to and becoming a part of these minutes) for ambulance service to the city, county, and /or both. Mr. Patterson advised that he now operates the ambulance service for the cities of Eastland, Cisco, and Henrietta. After discussion, Mayor Cummings appointed the following, Committee to work with Mr. Patterson and try to have a recommen- dation for the next regular council meeting: Councilman Ray Reynolds, Chairman Councilman Charles Riggins County Judge Randy Thomas 907 008 II Mayor Cummings advised that he had talked with the President of the School Board and other members of political entities in the county and the feeling was that it would not be a good time to have a major change in the membership of the Board of Directors as we have just finished the first go- around. Mayor Cummings reminded the Council that the City does not have enough votes to elect one member. He said that in talking with the mem- bers of the other entities they had committed their excess votes to whichever candidate the city picks so that the city might insure keeping as stable a Board as possible. After discussion, Councilman Pollan moved that the City Council of the City of Stephenville cast 775 votes for Mr. Seth Moore to be on the Board of Directors of the Central Appraisal District of Erath County. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote AYES: All members present voted aye. NOES: None TTEM TV: CONSIDER PROPOSALS "'FOR BUILDING-'A`DDITION TO - rylat_F.. uarA1S1'i91ax. Chief of Police Doug Conner addressed the Council stating that invitation to bidders had been published in the local paper twice and letters had been mailed to six (6) local contractors with a cutoff date of October 13, 1983. He said they did not receive any bids. On the advice of the City Attorney, he did readvertise and the following bid is the only one received: Mr. James Walker - - - - -- - 889 Park St. Stephenville, TX - -- $29,500.00 This to be a "turn -key" job with completion in 60 days. Construction to be funded in three (3) draws of $9,833.33 upon commencement, a second draw of $9,833.33 after 30 days, and a third draw of $9,833.33 upon completion and acceptance. After discussion, Councilman Reynolds moved that the bid of $29,500.00 from James Walker be accepted. Councilman Gordon seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Reynolds, Gordon, Riggins, Brede, Pollan, Swindle, and McSwain. NOES: None ABSTAINED: Councilman David Clayton because Mr. Walker works for him. There being no other business to come before the Council",. Mayor Cummings adjourned the meeting. ATTEST: City Secretary Joe F. Cummings, Mar