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Home My WebLink About1981-10-06 - Regular City CouncilMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS, HELD ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1981 - 7:00 P.M. A 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 Councilman Charles Riggins Councilman G. A. Swindle Councilman E. W. Ferguson Councilman W. M. Irwin Councilman David Clayton Councilman W. G. Brede and with the following members absent: Councilman Raymond Anderson and Councilman Larry Hammett. City Administrator Kurt Ackermann, City Secretary Joyce Pemberton, and City Attorney Joseph Chandler were present. ITEM I: APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Councilman Irwin moved approval of the minutes of the council meetings of September 1st and September loth, 1981, as written. Counciman Swindle made the second. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present NOES: None Mayor Cummings presented Mrs. Louise Purvis a plaque, upon her re- tirement, in appreciation of her ten (10) years service to the City as Librarian of the Stephenville Public Library. ITEM II: CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR A MOBILE HOME PARK AT INTERSECTION - OF FM 2157 and SOUTH LOOP '377. Mr. Winston E. Hoffman, 1310 South Loop, had submitted earlier, to the Building Inspector, an application and blueprints for a proposed Mobile Home Park at the intersection of FM 2157 and South Loop Highway 377. Director of Public Works R. Y. Gann advised the Council there was no water and sewer available in the immediate area. Mr. Hoffman has pro- posed to furnish these utilities with a water well and septic tank which he, Mr. Gann, believes to be in compliance with the city's Mobile Home Park Ordinance. City Attorney Chandler advised that, according to the Mobile Home Park Ordinance, all Mobile Home Parks shall have city water connections furnishing ample and adequate supply of water and shall be connected with the sanitary sewer; provided, that where the sanitary sewer is not avail- able, an approved septic tank shall be the type recommended and approved by the Texas State Board of Health. Mr. Hoffman advised the Council that a small water line is avail- able. Mr. Gann said it was not an adequate supply as the line was small and the meter is set 2000 feet away on the South Loop. After discussion, Councilman Irwin moved that the application be denied due to the Mobile Home Ordinance. Councilman Riggins made the second. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present NOES: None 155 ITEM III: ANNUAL TOURIST REPORT FROM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MANAGER, BILLY MOBLY. Chamber of Commerce Manager, Billy Mobly, presented the Chamber's Tourism Development Division financial report for the fiscal year 1981. (Copy attached to and becoming a part of these minutes.) ITEM IV: HEAR MRS. KATHERINE LAVENDER REGARDING DAY-CARE CENTERS. Due to the absence of Mrs. Lavender, Mayor Cummings skipped this item. No discussion and no action taken. ITEM V: CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF GOLF COUNTRY ESTATES SUBDIVISION. After discussion, Councilman Irwin moved acceptance of the "AS BUILT" plans of the Golf Country Estates Subdivision and the City of Stephenville assume maintenance of the streets, utilities, etc. as set forth in the city's Subdivision Ordinance as recommended by Mr. Gann. Councilman Brede made the second. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present NOES:. None ITEM VI: CONSIDER OF ONE TO FIVE CANDIDATES FOR After discussion, Councilman Clayton moved that it be Resolved that the City Council of the City of Stephenville nominate the following slate of directors to serve on the Central Appraisal District Board for a two (2) year period beginning January 1, 1982. The names are as follows: Mr. C. H. Maguire, Jr., Dr. Leo Purvis, Mr. Bob Hammond, Mr. Roland Madeley, and Mr. Kenneth Robertson. Councilman Riggins made the second. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present. NOES: None ITEM VII: CONSIDER INCREASE OF CUSTOMER METER DEPOSIT FOR WATER, SEWER AND GARBAGE. City Administrator Kurt Ackermann explained that the last meter deposit increase was in April, 1978. Wity the increase in water and sewer rates and persons leaving unpaid bills which the present $15.00 deposit does not cover, he and the staff recommends an adjustment in the amount of the meter deposit. After discussion, Councilman Irwin moved that the meter deposit for water, sewer and garbage be increased from $15.00 on a 5/8" meter to $35.00 on all new accounts, effective immediately. Councilman Swindle made the second. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present NOES: None ITEM VIII: CONSIDER REVISIONS OF THE 1980-1981 BUDGET. Director of Finance Charlene Young presented the budget revisions of the 1980-1981 fiscal year. (Copy attached to and becoming a part of these minutes.) After discussion, Councilman Irwin moved approval of the final budget revisions for the fiscal year 1980-1981 as presented. Councilman Brede made the second. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present. NOES: None r _115 6 ITEM IX: CONSIDER BIDS FOR 1 AUTOMOBILES F( The following bids were received for the purchase of two (2) cars for the Police Department: 1. WAYNE BLUE FORD CO.: 1981 Ford Fairmont -per specs 1981 Ford Granada -per specs 1982 Ford LTD -Police Package 2. HARBIN MOTORS, INC.: 1981 Buick Century, 4 dr. 1982 Pontiac Bonneville, 4 dr.Model G 3. BRUNER CHEVROLET CO.: 1981 Malibu Classic -per specs 1982 Malibu Classic -per specs 1982 Police Package $6,995.81 ea. $7,539.20 ea. $9,752.77 ea. r $8,460.34 ea. $8,789.00 ea. $7,837.00 ea. $8,385.00 ea. $9,915.00 ea. Chief of Police Mike Watkins recommended purchase of the 1981 Ford Granada and the 1982 Ford LTD Police Package. After discussion, Councilman Irwin moved that the bid be awarded to Wayne Blue Ford Co. for the purchase of one (1) 1981 Ford Granada-$7,539.20 and one (1) 1982 Ford LTD Police Package @$9,752.77. Councilman Ferguson made the second. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present NOES: None ITEM X: CONSIDER ACCEP STATES -UN Mayor Cummings read the Gulf States -United telephone franchise for the third and final reading. Councilman Irwin moved passage of the ordinance on the third and final reading granting to Gulf States -United Telephone Company a franchise to operate a telephone company within the corporate limits of the City of Stephenville. Councilman Riggins made the second. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present NOES: None AN ORDINANCE WHEREBY THE TOWN OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS GRANTS TO GULF STATES -UNITED TELEPHONE COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE, AND AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT, RECONSTRUCT, ERECT, INSTALL, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN ITS POLES, WIRES, LINES, ANCHORS, CABLES, MANHOLES, CONDUITS, AND OTHER PLANT CONSTRUCTION, FIXTURES, AND APPURTENANCES ALONG, ACROSS, ON, OVER, THROUGH, ABOVE, AND UNDER ALL PUBLIC STREETS, AVENUES, ALLEYS, WAYS, GROUNDS, AND PLACES IN SAID TOWN OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS, UPON TERMS AND CONSITIONS, AND THAT SAID TOWN OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS SHALL RECEIVE AN ANNUAL AMOUNT AND AS TO OTHER MATTERS ALL AS HEREIN PROVIDED. There being no other business, Mayor Cummings adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m._ ATTEST: Q_r'Z'4 a ity ecretary 40, Soc� Cummings— 151 STEPHENVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT DIVISION FISCAL YEAR 1981 FINANCIAL REPORT 1981 4TH QTR. INCOME: BUDGET REPORT Bank Balance Sept.30;1980....... $ 3,931.97....... $ 3,931.97 Savings Bal. Sept. 30, 1980..... 753,15....... Tax Receipts .................... 21,174.78....... 19,158.67 Total Cash Reserves.............$25,859.90 Total Income.....................................$23,090.64 EXPENSES: Office Supplies & Printing ...... $ 1,000.00....... $ 913.54 Postage ......................... 1,200.00....... 768.33 Telephone ....................... 750.00....... 684.21 Administration .................. 3,300.00....... 2,866.94 Secretarial ..................... 7;500.00....... 7,200.00 Social Security ................. 725.00....... 607.80 Media Advertising ............:.. 1,200.00....... 842.57 Projects & Sponsored Events ..... 7,000.00....... 3,502.18 Association Memberships......... 150.00....... 95.00 Promotion Eqpt. & Materials..... 1,000.00....... 554.33 Travel & Solicitation........... 1,200.00....... 130.73 Maintenance ..................... 400.00....... 312.29 Reference Material .............. 100.00....... 20.75 Contingency Fund ................ 334.90....... 336.70 TOTAL EXPENSES .................. $25,859.90....... $18,835.37 Bank Balance September 30, 1981..................$ 4,255.27 Savings Account Balance September 30, 1981....... $ 793J3 TOTAL CASH RESERVES:...' ........................$ 5,049.00 "A 5 S PROPOSED BUDGET REVISIONS CITY OF STEPHENVILLE 1980 1981 ADMINISTRATIVE AND ACCOUNTING TO 212 Communications $400.00 111 Salaries 214 Public Notices 100.00 121 Retirement 215 Travel 2200.00 122 Social Security 224 Other Insurance 350.00 216 Auto Allowance 253 Outside Professional 650.00 231A Equipment Rental 254 Special Services 120.00 258 State Fees 313 Books & Educ. 25.00 332 Other Supplies 314 Office Supplies 125.00 325 Election Supplies 30.00 413 Office Equip. Mnt. 30.00 513 Office Equipment 5350.00 $9380.00 TAX FROM 1280.00 1000.00 1000.00 1800.00 1000.00 1500.00 1800.00 $9380.00 122 Social Security 100.00 113 Part-time Wages 5000.00. 125 Group Ins. 150.00 261 Other Contr. Service 700.00 251 Utilities 200.00 413 Office Equip. Mnt. 1450.00 513 Office Equipment 3800.00 $5700.00 $5700.00 FIRE 121 Retirement 400.00 111 Salaries 2000.00 122 Social Security 725.00 112 Educational Inc. 1400.00 125 Group Insurance 550.00 123 Workers Comp. 500.00 221 Fire & Ext. Cov. 75.00 212 Communications 1500.00 223 Fidelity Bonds 50.00 215 Travel- 1500.00 224 Other Ins. 1150.00 222 Auto Ins. 700.00 255 Damage Claims 675.00 251 Utilities 400.00 256 Laundry 250.00 262 Janitorial Ser. 400.00 321 Janitorial Sup. 150.00 313 Books & Educ. 250.00 511 Vehicles 5200.00 316 Wearing Apparel 400.00 514 Other Equipment 425.00 323 Gas & Oil 1100.00 521 Building Constr. 500.00 $10150.00 $10150.00 AMBULANCE 111 Salaries 500.00 113 Part-time Wages 1805.00 122 Social Security 525.00 215 Travel 900.00 125 Group Ins. 125..00 316 Wearing Apparel 400.00 223 Fidelity Bonds 30.00 323 Gas & Oil 1200.00 251 Utilities 675.00 256 Laundry 150.00 312 Chemicals 700.00 514 Other Equip. 1600.00 $4305.00 $4305.00 LEGAL 113 Part-time Wages 1175.00 212 Communications 100.00 122 Social Security 40.00 213 Printing 650.00 231 Rental 300.00 215 Travel 300.00 332 Other Supplies 225.03 254 Special Ser. 370.00 314 Office Sup. 160A0 ADMINISTRATIVE AND ACCOUNTING 111 Salaries 160.00 $1740.00 $1740.00 PROPOSED BUDGET REVISIONS - cont. 159 TO LIBRARY FROM III Salaries 800.00 121 Retirement 34.00 113 Part-time Wages 682.00 123 Workers Comp. 44.00 122 Social Security 175.00 251 Utilities 135.00 125 Group Ins. 33.00 313 Books & Educ. 40.00 221 Fire & Ext. Gov. 475.00 317 Photo & Dupl. 215.00 224 Other Ins. 50.00 421 Building Mnt. 198.00 231 Rental 20.00 213 Printing 40.00 262 Janitorial Sera 325.00 215 ,Travel 82.00 332 Other Supplies 10.00 254 Special Ser. 50.00 414 Other Equip. Mot. 2.00 TAX DEPARTMENT 413 Office Equip. Mnt. 3.00 111 Salaries 1737.00 $2575.00 $2575.00 CEMETERY III Salaries 75.00 121 Retirement 60.00 113 Part-time Wages 1900.00 123 Workers Comp. 140.00 122 Social Security 125.00 213 Printing 50.00 125 Group Ins. 30.00, 222 Auto Ins. 55.00 223 Fidelity Bonds 50.00 251 Utilities 50.00 318 Small Tools 122.00 254 Special Services 155.00 323 Gas & Oil 500.00 261 Other Contr. Ser. 50.00 414 Other Equip. Mnt. 115.00 316 Wearing Apparel 80.00 421 Building Mot. 375.00 ADMINISTRATIVE AND ACCOUNTING 514 Other Equipment 420.00 111 Salaries 3072.00 $3712.00 $3712.00 PARKS AND RECREATION 113 Part-time Wages 6800.00 111 Salaries 500.00 122 Social Security 460.00 121 Retirement 125.00 212 Communications 710.00 123 Workers Comp. 330.00 213 Printing 725.00 125 Croup Ins. 130.00 214 Advertising 30.00 222 Auto Ins. 540.00 215 Travel 385.00. 251 Utilities 335.00 221 Fire & Ext. Cov. 80.00 252 Dues & Subscr. 140.00 223 Fidelity Bonds 35.00 261 Other Contr. Ser. 1650.00 224 Other Ins. 250.00 312 Chemicals 300.00 254 Special Services 1075.00 316 Wearing Apparel 60.00 259 Refunds 285.00 330 Imprest Fund 4000.00 262 Janitorial Ser. 150.00 415 Playground Equip. Mot. 400.00 264 Special Ser. 2400.00 421 Building Mnt. 145.00 311 Agricultural Sup. 290.00 525 Swimming Pool Impr. 4880.00 313 Recreation Sup. 2709.00 ADMINISTRATIVE AND ACCOUNTING 314 Office Supplies 330.00 111 Salaries 14680.00 317 Photo & Dupl. 400.00 315 Concessions 1265.00 318 Small Tools 60.00 321 Janitorial Sup. 255.00 323 Gas & Oil 1470.00 332 Other Supplies 210.00 411 Vehicle Mnt. 281.00 412 Machinery Mnt. 525.00 413 Office Equip. Mnt. 190.00 414 Other Equip. Mnt. 385.00 416 Park Equip. Mot. 105.00 425 Swimming Pool Mnt. 2975.00 426 Light System Mat. 465.00 427 Park Mnt. 220.00 513 Office Equip. 120.00 514 Other Equipment 1475.00 527 Park Improvement 1100.00 $28215.00 $28215.00 11\V1 VJli l/ 11 V3/V L'a1 L\IiV1J1Vl\J IVL...• ' 11(( l� TO POLICE FROM 112 Educational Inc. 1750.00 111 Salaries 1290.00 113 Part-time Wages 8491.00 121 Retirement 1330.00 122 Social Security 2561.00 123 Workers Comp. 1775.00 125 Group Ins. 821.00 213 Printing 180.00 211 Postage 37.00 215 Travel 445.00 212 Communications 303.00 222 Auto Ins. 220.00 221 Fire & Ext. Cov. 240.00 256 Laundry 50.00 223 Fidelity Bonds 135.00 262 Janitorial Sup. 80.00 224 Other Ins. 2208.00 314 Office Sup. 180.00 251 Utilities 669.00 316 Wearing Apparel 50.00 253 Outside Prof. 64.00 318 Small Tools 74.00 254 Special Ser. 334.00 323 Cos & Oil 8245.00 260 Pest Control 96.00 334 Pound Sup.. 312.00 312 Chemicals 44.00 411 Vehicle Mnt. 590.00 315 Prisoner Sup. 1820.00 421 Building Mnt. 430.00 317 Photo & Dupl. 100.00 511 Vehicles 2700.00 332 Other Sup. 284.00 TAX DEPARTMENT 413 Office Equip. Mnt. 96.00 111 Salaries 5885.00 414 Other Equip. Mnt. 495.00 514 Other Equip. 3288.00 $23836.00 $23836.00 STREET Ill Salaries 60.00 522 Right of Way 7475.00 122 Social Security 470.00 125 Group Ins. 400.00 222 Auto Ins. 250.00 223 Fidelity Bonds 35.00 224 Other Ins. 300.00 323 Gas & Oil 800.00 411 Vehicle Mnt. 2100.00 412 Machinery Mnt. 3000.00 421 Building Mnt. 60.00 7475,00 $7475.00 PLANNING AND INSPECTIONS I11 Salaries 925.00 123 Workers Comp. 3500.00 113 Partctime_Wages 925.00 213 Printing 940.00 122 Social Security 205.00 215 Travel 20.00 212 Communications 420.00 222 Auto Ins, 50.00 251 Utilities 200.00 252 Dues & Subscr, 95.00 253 Outside Prof. 850.00 314 Office Sup. 45.00 323 Gas & Oil 270.00 411 Vehicle Mnt. 475.00 4460.0.0 $4460.00 LANDFILL 113 Partrtime Wages 1750.00 412 Machinery Mnt. 3305.00 122 Social Security- 55,00 125 Group Ins. 60.00 211 Postage 730,00 213 Printing 360,OQ 215 Travel 350.00 $3 5,00 $3305.00 PROPOSED BUDGET REVISIONS - cont. iTO STREET LIGHTING AND MUNICIPAL BUILDING 221 Fire & Ext. Cov. 85.00 262 Janitorial Ser. 231 Rental 1230.00 332 Other Sup. 251 Utilities 8160.00 414 Other Equip. Mnt. 421 Building Mnt. 2960.00 STREET DEPARTMENT 514 Other Equip. 2150.00 522 Right of Way $14585.00 GENERAL FUND RESERVES 200 Motel Occupancy 3700.00 REVENUE 210 Airport 2640.00 1105 Motel Occupancy 230 Civil Defense 75.00 TAX DEPARTMENT 250A Senior Citizens 710.00 111 Salaries 270 C.A.D. 3950.00 290 Right of Way 500.00 125 Group Ins. 211 Postage 212 Communications 214 Public Notices 221 Fire & Ext. Cov. 222 Auto Ins. 224 Other Ins. 251 Utilities 253 Outside Prof. 259 Refunds 311 Agricultural Sup. 312 Chemicals 313 Books & Educ. 318 Small Tools 321 Janitorial Sup. 323 Gas & Oil 324 Welding Sup. 332 Other Sup. 411 Vehicle Mnt. 412 Machinery Mnt. 423E Meter Repair 514 Other Equip. 523 Water Facilities $11575.00 875.00 165.00 155.00 215.00 645.00 130.00 85.00 28800.00 110.00 395.00 5.00 1040.00 30.00 440.00 80.00 600.00 55.00 350.00 75.00 890.00 1325.00 270.00 11925.00 48660.00 222 Auto Ins. 130.00 224 Other Ins. 85.00 251 Utilities 605.00 316 Wearing Apparel 35.00 318 Small Tools 255.00 323 Gas & Oil 1000.00 324 Welding Sup. 15.00 332 Other Supplies 200.00 412 Machinery Mnt. 705.00 514 Other Equip. 270.00 $3300.00 WATER 1.11 Salaries 113 Part-time Wages 121 Retirement 123 Workers Comp. 231 Rental 252 Dues & Subscr. 254 Special Ser. 316 Wearing Apparel 414 Other Equip. Mat 421 Building Mnt. 423 Water Facilities 511 Vehicles SANITATION DEPARTMENT 111 Salaries SANITATION 524 Sewer Facilities FROM 470.00 368.00 3360.00 10387.00 $14585.00 ; 3700.00 7875.00 $11575.00 6880.00 2860.00 445.00 1220.00 720.00 140.00 45.00 75.00 470.00 995.00 22000.00 1215.00 11595.00 $48660.00 3300.00 $3300.00 161 i N2 PROPOSED BUDGET REVISIONS - cont. TO CUSTOMER SERVICES FROM 112 Educational Inc. 300.00 111 Salaries 800.00 122 Social Security 140.00 113 Part-time Wages 3224.00 211 Postage 980.00 121 Retirement 395.00 212 Communications 385.00 213 Printing 950.00 214 Public Notices 5.00 215 Travel 560.00 223 Fidelity Bonds 50.00 254 Special Ser_ 80.00 224 Other Ins. 50.00 314 Office Sup. 285.00 231 Rental 4590.00 317 Photo & Dupl. 115.00 252 Dues & Subset. 15.00 332, Other Sup. 115.00 253 Outside Prof. 1890.00 413 Office Equip. Mot. 40.00 259 Refunds 200.00 421 Building Mnt. 100.00 513 Office Equipment 4640.00 W&S RESERVES 400 1980 Bond 6581.00 $13245.00 $13245.00 W&S RESERVED 410 Pauluxy River Proi. 1160.00 400 1980 Bond 1160.00 $1160,00 $1160,00