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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-02-07 - Regular City CouncilREGULAR SESSION - TUESDAY FEBRUARY 79 1978 7:00 P.M. CHAMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY HALL, CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS The City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas, met in Regular Session, Tuesday, February 7, 1978, at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Donald R. Jones present and presiding. Councilmembers W. M. Irwin, Calvin McGee, Charles Riggins, Raymond Anderson, E.._W. Ferguson, Larry Hammett and Betty Heath were present. Others attending the meeting were City Administrator Marshall Shelton, Director of Public Works R. Y. Gann, Assistant City Attorney Randolph Chandler, Administrative Assistant Kurt Ackermann, Director of Parks $ Recreation Ronnie Isham, Chief of Police Mike Watkins, Fire Marshall Kenneth Haley and City Secretary Joyce Pemberton. Also attending were Zoning Board Chairman Dean Cox, Fire Chief Donald Smith, Administrative Assistant Verna Hancock, Mrs. Kay Walton, Mrs. Barbara Lancaster and many others. Mayor Jones called the meeting to order and the Reverend Eddie Carpenter gave the invocation. ITEM I: APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Councilwoman Heath moved, seconded by Councilman Anderson, that the City Council approve the minutes of the January 3, 1978, meeting as written. Motion carried unanimously. ITEM II: DELINQUENT TAX PROPOSAL BY MR. EDWIN R. YORK77R. Mr. Edwin R. York, Jr., and attorney from Corsicana, Texas, came before the Council with a proposal for the collection of real and personal property taxes. In his proposal, Mr. York outlined his procedures and stated that he would furnish all supplies for 15% of the delinquent taxes collected. City Administrator Shelton advised the Council that the city had approximately $450000 in delinquent taxes, plus the penalty and cost. Mr. Shelton also,pointed out that some type of annual collection program was needed. The Council discussed with Mr. York the problem of the elderly and indigent citizens that are financially unable to pay their taxes. Mr. York said these would be taken into consideration-,and there would be no suits filed without the consent of the city. After considerable discussion, with the consent of the Council, Mayor Jones deferred action to give the Council more time for study and consideration of this proposal. There was no further discussion and no action taken. ITEM III: HISTORICAL COMMISSION AWARDS HISTORICAL MARKER Mrs. Kay Walton came before the Council on behalf of the Erath County Historical Survey Commission with the Announcement that the brick streets of Stephenville have been awarded a historical marker by the Texas Historical Commission with the dedication ceremony to be February 22, 1978, at 3 :00 p.m. Mrs. Walton requested authorization from the city for the historical marker to be placed on city property at 984 W. Vanderbilt St. She also— requested that the intersection of W. Vanderbilt and Clinton be blocked off from city traffic for thirty (30) minutes for the dedication ceremonies at the above designated time and place. The Council discussed what position this would put the city in legally if at a later date the citizens decided they wanted the brick streets paved. Mayor Jones commented that he did not object to the preservation of the brick street, but also does not want a porhibition against the Council being able to pave the brick streets if the Council so desires. Additionally does not have objections to this type dedication, but he would want the assurance that, if the Council did in fact decide to pave I I i 1412 the ''streets, they could do so. Mayor Jones also stated that, in his opinion, the fact that there has been a dedication would not be a prohibition, but he would not want the position taken against council action, that because of the dedication and the placement of the marker, the 'brick streets could never be paved. Councilwoman Heath commented that she felt that the citizens interested in the preservation of the brick streets realized that some time in the future the brick streets might have to be covered to preserve them. Councilman McGee commented that he thought this dedication might prohibit the paving of said streets as a similar situation in Fort Worth had prevented the ',owner of a building from painting said building as he wished. Mrs. Walton suggested the Council contact LaVerne Herrington with the Texas Antiquities Committee with any questions they might have. After more discussion, Councilwoman Heath moved, seconded by Councilman Hammett, that the City Council accept the designation of all the brick streets of the City of Stephenville as a State Archeological Landmark by the Texas Historical Commission. Also authorize the placement of a historical marker on city property at 984 West Vanderbilt, with the stipulation that said dedication would not bind future councils, also that there would not be a'legal prohibition against alteration of the streets by the designation itself. Mrs. Walton, in answer to Councilman Irw.in's question, said that the Texas Historical Commission is now working on the guidelines for the repair of the brick streets. Councilman Irwin then called for question on the above motion. The motion carried unanimously. ITEM IV: MRS. VERNA HANCOCK REVIEWS GRANT APPLICATIONS Mrs. Verna Hancock, Administrative Assistant, came before the Council to report the status of several grant applications she is presently working on and to discuss several funding programs that are available. Mrs. Hancock requested the Council to approve and adopt a Resolution establishing a Young Adult Conservation Corps. After Mrs. Hancock read the Resolution, Councilwoman Heath moved, seconded by Councilman McGee, that the City Council approve and adopt said Resolution as read. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION ;CALLING FOR THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE CITY COUNCIL TO AUTHORIZE MARSHALL L. SHELTON, CITY, ADMINISTRATOR, TO SUBMIT TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING A YOUNG ADULT CONSERVATION CORPS NON - RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM WITHIN THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION~DEPARTMENT, WHEREAS, IT IS THE OPINION OF THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CITIZENS OF STEPHENVILLE WILL BE SERVED BY THIS PROJECT IT PLEDGES ITS FULL SUPPORT TO THE PROPOSED PROJECT GRANT FUNDING. PASSED AND ADOPTED THE 7TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1978. ona d R. Jon s r City of StepffpKville, Texas Secretary The Council did not take any action on the Low Rent Housing to be =d by the Federal Government as outlined by Mrs. Hancock. Um Firei this Dece: out i meet: for ITEM V: AMENDMENT TO THE VOLUNTEER FIREMEN "S BYLAWS Fire Chief Donald F. Smith presented the amendment to the Volunteer ien's Constitution and Bylaws. Mr. Smith advised the Council that amendment had passed by 50% of the volunteer firemen in their fiber meeting. The amendment had also passed by a'vote of 26 for f 32 members.of the volunteer firemen present in their January .ng and he is now requesting approval of the City Council. Mr. Smith read the amendment to the Council and?Mayor Jones asked iscussion. After considerable discussion, Councilman Irwin moved, seconded, by Councilwoman Heath, that Article 5, Section 1, page 4, of the Constitution and Bylaws of the Stephenville Fire Department be amended to read as follows: "All active members must be eighteen (18) years of a e or over, of . good moral character and a,resident not to exceed five (5� road miles of the city limits. No more than one - fourth of the total membership are to` live !outside the city limits of Stephenville at one time. Members are to have some respectable means of support, and be exempt from all infirmities of mind and body which prevent them from performing the duties of an active fireman with qualified service. Qualified Service means fire - fighting service rendered while a member in good standing of a fire - fighting unit that has no fewer than ten (110) active members, and a minimum of two drills each month, each drill two hours long, and each active member present at sixty _(60 %) percent of the drills and twenty -five (25 %) percent of the fires. Records to be checked in the annual meeting in January. Failure to meet the above qualifications is automatic suspension." After more discussion, question was called and the above motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Irwin, McGee, Riggins, Anderson, Hammett and Heath. NOES: Councilman Ferguson. ITEM VI: RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION River North Subdivision Councilman Irwin advised the Council that he, Councilman Riggins and Councilman Ferguson had met with Mr. Gann regarding the changes in the River North Subdivision preliminary plat. It was the consensus of this'c6mmittee that they were not in a position'at this time to make a definite determination and requested that the suggested changes, made in writing, recommended by the Planning Commission, Mr. Denison and Mr. Gann, be redrawn into a plat and said plat be resubmitted to the committee for re- evaluation before it is brought before the Council for final approval. The committee would like this to go back to the Planning Commission because of the major changes in traffic flow, street changes and many others. The committee felt that the Planning Commission should review the preliminary plat after the changes had been made. Councilman Irwin made the above request into a motion, seconded by Councilman Riggins. The motion carried unanimously. Tanglewood Northeast Subdivision Councilman McGee moved, seconded by Councilwoman Heath, to approve the preliminary plat of the Tanglewood Northeast Subdivision as recommended by the Planning Commission.. Motion carried unanimously. Morningside Drive Councilman Riggins moved, seconded by Councilman Ferguson, to accept the Planning Commission's recommendation not to sell Morningside Drive at this time. Motion carried unanimously. Im Combining the Planning & Zoning Commissions Mayor Jones said at the next regular council meeting that he would - consider combining the Planning and Zoning Commission and appointing a Board of Adjustment as suggested by Mr. Dave Denison and recommended by the Planning Commission. ITEM VII: RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE ZONING BOARD Request of Fred Parker After considerable discussion of the items of rezoning with Mr. Dean Cox, chairman of the Zoning Board, Councilman Irwin moved, seconded by Councilwoman Heath, that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Zoning Board and approve the change of zoning on Lot 4A, Block 40, Park Place Addition, from R -2 to B -1 for the purpose of constructing an office building or buildings on said property as requested by Mr. Fred Parker, along with a policy statement that appropriate property in the area will also be considered for B -1 zoning. Motion carried. unanimously. Request of Don Taylor Councilman Irwin moved, seconded by Councilwoman Heath, that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Zoning Board and grant Mr. Don Taylor's request to construct an apartment complex on Lot 3, Block 105, City Addition, according to his plans and provide one parkingi space per unit. Motion carried unanimously. Property on Northwest Loop Councilman Irwin moved, seconded by Councilman McGee, to accept the recommendation of the Zoning Board and approve the change of zoning from R -1 to B -1 of all property starting at Dale Avenue following the Northwest Loop to and including the Carl Chumney Property at a depth of 200 feet. Motion carried unanimously. Request of Dr. J.C. Terrell, Sr. Councilwoman Heath moved, seconded by Councilman Irwin, to accept the recommendation of the Zoning Board and approve the zoning change on Lots 39 4A and 4B9 Block 96, City Addition, form R -1 to B -1 for the purpose of constructing a clinic adjacent to the present hospital as requested by Dr. J.C. Terrell, Sr. "Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Jones directed that the above zoning changes be published according to the City Charter and set the next regular council meeting on March 7, 1978, at 7:00 p.m. as the date for public hearing on the said zoning, changes. Discussion of annexation of a portion of River North Subdivision The Council discussed the annexation of approximately two acres outside the city limits in the River North Subdivision. Said two acres being located at the north east corner of 'a 19 acre tract which is the proposed site of a new clinic. Mayor :_;Jones read the letter from Mr. James Ramsay petitioning the City Council to annex said property. After some discussion, Councilman Irwin moved that the City Counci request those who wish to have said property annexed into the City of Stephenville furnish the city with the metes and bounds of said propert for the purpose of preparing an annexation ordinance to be considered at the next regular council meeting on March 7, 1978. Councilwoman Heath made the second-. Motion carried unanimously. ITEM VIII: AUTHORIZATION GIVEN TO INVITE BIDS FOR BACKHOE FOR WATER DEPARTMENT Councilman`Anderson moved, seconded by Councilman Ferguson, to authorize the invitation of bids for the purchase of a new backhoe for the Water Department. Motion carried unanimously. Director of Utilities Johnson had budgeted $20,000 for this backho MR ITEM IX: DISCUSSION OF RENT PAID ON MUNICIPAL JUDGES OFFICE IN COURTHOUSE Councilwoman Heath reported that several state agencies, such as the 'State Highway Patrol, CETA, Office on Aging and the District Attorney and 'others office in the county courthouse and do not pay rent. Mrs. Heath said that she questioned the facat that the.city is paying $153.00 per 'month for the use of the Justice of the Peace's offace for the Municipal Judge. Also she would like for the city to forfeit paying the ''county rent of $153.00 per month and add said amount to the salary of Municipal Judge Sarah Miller. Mrs. Heath asked that Mayor Jones appoint a committee to meet with the County Judge and County Commissioners to discuss this matter. Mayor Jones appointed Councilwoman Heath and Councilman Irwin to said committee. ITEM X: AUTHORIZATION FOR.CLOSING OF THE CITY PARK AT DESIGNATED HOURS Mayor Jones read a letter from Mr. Dickie Ingram of the Texas` Municipal League regarding the closing of the city park because of recent vandalism increases. Mr. Ingram stated in his letter to City Attorney Chandler that, in his ',opinion, closing portions of the city park after dark to prevent vandalism falls well within the "reasonable rules" provision of Article 6080,9 V.T.C.S. After considerable discussion and there being no opposition, Mayor Jones directed 'Assistant City Attorney Randy Chandler to prepare an ordinance to be considered at the next regular meeting. a p( Con! ov e: the the to had tha- lot. Councilman Anderson, reporting for the committee on.the leasing of -tion of Lot 4, Block 13, City Addition, (104' X 1041) to the Soil �rvation Service for the purpose of fencing and parking their vehicles light, said they had looked at this property and talked to some of )roperty owners across the street from said property. He also advised ;ouncil that the Soil Conservation Service had said they wanted aase the south portion of the lot rather than the north portion as >een discussed previously. Mr. Anderson also advised the Council some of the property owners across the street from said lot were 3ed to the erection of a chainlink fence on this portion of said Councilman Anderson said that the committee recommends the leasing of the north end of the lot (the width of the lot east and west. and 100' north and south) for $75.00 per month for a period of one year. After some discussion, Mayor Jones asked that the committee meet with the Soil Conservation Service and advise them that the Council would probably approve a lease of 100' of the north end for the full east'' -west width at a price of $75.00 per month if they want it. If they should want to lease this portion at said price, to notify Mr. Shelton so that the City Attorney may prepare a lease agreement to be adopted at the next meeting. ITEM XII:. DISCUSSION OF GARBAGEFRANCHISE Mr. Bill Bledsoe came before the Council- reporting that he now has an office set up and a lady to answer the telephone and has changed the number of bags of leaves picked up at one time as had been requested by the Garbage Franchise Committee. He said he had also changed some things regarding the pick -up in the downtown area. Mr. Bledsoe advised the Council that he would like one more meeting with the committee. Mayor Jones suggested he and the committee.meet one more time and, assuming that he and the committee are in agreement on the terms, have an amended franchise drawn for adoption at the next meeting. If there are any problem areas, they can be discussed at that time. MI. ITEM XIII: AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE BURROUGHS BILLING MACHINE City Administrator Shelton presented the report for the Data Processing Committee. Mr. Shelton advised the Council that the Burrougl Corp. had submitted a quotation on a Burroughs Mini - Computer Series L9!900 of which they had a copy. Mr. Shelton said he would like to omit the automatic reader @$64.45 per month. Mr. Shelton said he would take -,the Burroughs L6500 billing machine presently being used for water billing and put it in the accounting department and install the new L9900 in the water billing - department This new machine will cost $22,292 less $2,810 for the automatic reader or $511.26 per month less $64.45 per month on the reader. Said cost is including $3,900-for programs for the accounting department. Mr. Joe Fraley with the Burroughs Corp. came before the. - Council an, advised them that this is an installment plan which can be paid off at anytime at 5% simple interest. This will be a capitalized expense. There is no warranty on this type machine and the Maintenance Agreement will be $180.00 per month. After some discussion, Councilman Anderson moved, seconded by Councilman Riggins, to accept the quotation submitted by Burroughs Corp. for the purchase of a Burrough Mini - Computer Series L9900. Moti carried unanimously. ITEM XIV: REGULAR CITY ELECTION CALLED It was moved by Councilman Irwin, seconded by Councilwoman,Heath, that the annual City Election be called to be held on the 1st day of April, 1978, in accordance with the Election Ordinance on page 86 -C, Minute Book F. and the State Statute Procedure for use of the secret ballot. The election being called for the purpose of electing one councilperson for each place, numbers 2,4,6,8 and a mayor to serve a two year term each. Also to elect one councilperson for place 3 to serve a one year unexpired term. Mr. Olen Fenner to be appointed as the Election Judge and Mr. C. N. Merrill as the alternate election judge. The rate of pay to be the maximum of $2.50 per hour for clerks and judges and $15.00 for the delivery of the returns. Motion carried unanimously. ITEM XV: RESOLUTION TO TRINITY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Mayor Jones advised the Council that Trinity Emergency Medical Services had requested a Resolution stating the acceptance of the $5,000.19 toward the purchase of a new ambulance for their audit trail.', Mayor Jones read said Resolution. Councilwoman Heath moved that the City Resolution as read. Councilman Hammett made unanimously. RESOLUTION Council pass the second. and adopt said Motion carried RESOLVED, THAT WHEREAS THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE HAS RECEIVED FROM TRINITY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES THE SUM OF $5,000.19 AS PART OF THE COST OF A NEW AMBULANCE FOR THE CITY, AND WHEREAS ACKNOWL MENT OF RECEIPT OF SAID SUM OF MONEY SHOULD BE MADE, THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF T SUM OF $59000.19 BY CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION BEING FURNISHED TO SAID TRINITY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES. WE, DON JONES, MAYOR AND JOYCE PEMBERTON, CITY SECRETARY OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ABOVE AND FOREGOING I$ A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF A RESOLUTION PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE AT A MEETING HELD ON THE 7TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 19789 AS SUCH RESOLUTION APPEARS IN THE CITY MINUTE BOOK SHOWING THE MINUTES', OF SAID MEETING. WITNESS OUT HANDS AND THE SEAL OFATHE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, THIS 7 -TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1978. onald R. Jon , ayor ex oyc Pemberton, City Secretary MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION Councilwoman Heath requested a six month budge advised that he had planned to review the budget in with the full council if they so desired. Councilwoman:.,Heath asked Mayor Jones if he had civic center committee to which Mayor Jones replied a 'ointed Councilmembers Riggins Heath and Hammett L review. Mr. Shelton March and it could be appointed the he had not. He then VV , as a committee to work on the civic center project. Councilman Riggins asked if the city had anyone locally that would be interested in working on the delinquent taxes. Assistant City Attorney Chandler replied that he really did not know. He said he would check to see. Mr. Shelton advised that he thought someone out of the city could be more objective and Mr. York had stated he would not file any suites without the consent of the city. Councilman Riggins stated that he felt if the city were going to spend the money that the city should give someone locally first chance, if they wanted the job. Councilman McGee suggested arr:"Honor Box" be installed for the collection of fees for the camper sites in the City Park. There was some discussion but no action taken. NEW BUSINESS Councilwoman Heath suggested that the city look into the possibility of grant funding for the microfilming of city records. Mr. Shelton said this had been looked into some but he would check further. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor 10 :00 P.M. 147 If ra 01 d 148 REGULAR SESSION - TUESDAY MARCH 7, 1978 -7.00 P. M. CHAMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY HALL, CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS The City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas, met in Regular Session, Tuesday, March 7, 1978, at 7:00 P. m., with Mayor Donald R. Jones present and presiding. Council. members W. M. Irwin, Calvin A. McGee, Charles Riggins, E. W. Ferguson, Larry Hammett, and Betty Heath were present. Councilman Raymond Anderson was absent. Others attending the meeting were City Administrator Marshall Shelton, Director of Public Works R. Y. Gann, Assistant City Attorney Randolph Chandler, Administrative Assistant Kurt Ackermann, Chief 'of Police Mike Watkins, Director of Utilities Danny Johnson, Water Superintendent J. D. Chapman, Director of Parks & Recreation Ronnie Isham, Street Superintendent Clinton Hicks, Fire Marshall Kenneth Haley, Tax Assessor - Collector Robert Groves, City Secretary Joyce Pemberton, and many interested citizens. Mayor Jones called the meeting to order and City Administrator Marshall Shelton gave the invocation. 114 Councilman Irwin moved, seconded by Councilman McGee, to approve the minutes of the February 7th meeting as written. !Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Jones asked that these minutes clarify that the discussion of zoning changes in the February 7th meeting were for the purpose of setting a`idate for a Public Hearing and not approval of said zoning changes. GA Mayor Jones presented an Appreciation Plaque to former Councilman James T. Chambers for his five years service on the ;City Council. Mrs. Carpenter had requested to appear before the Council regarding a permit for a barber shop in her home at 121 Park Drive. Mayor Jones reported this--had been handled earlier in the day and would be referred to the Zoning Board and the Council would subsequently act at a later date. Miss Gates, daughter of William Gates, 322 S. Belknap Street, came before the Council reporting that she was ,concerned about the Starlite Drive -In Theatre showing X -rated movies and having them labled R- rated. Also that theatre personnel is letting minors into the theatre when the X and R -rated movies are being shown. Mayor Jones advised Miss Gates that, as the city does not have an ordinance pertaining to this Problem, he did not know that there was anything the Council could do to alleviate this problem. Mayor Jones did refer Miss Gates to the District Attorney's office as the state statutes regulate the rating of picture shows and /or pornography. Miss Gates i also reported that a minor was employed at the theatre during the showing of said movies; Miss Gates also reported that the hotdogs and hamburgers were being reheated on five different nights. Mayor Jones advised her the the City Health Officer had been contacted and he would inspect the premises and check this out. Director of Parks and Recreation Ronnie Isham came before the Council reporting that the Optimist Club had pledged ',a portion of the proceeds from their annual auction to the Parks & Recreation Department to apply toward the construction of a youth softball field. (A Little League and girls! softball field). Also the Norton Company would like to donate $4,000 to start the construction of a softball field that they hoped the city would see fit to name "Norton Field" when completed. In future years Norton (Company would like to donate money to this field either for lights or other aspects of this field. Mr. Isham said he hoped to have these fields completed this year, with the Youth Field to be ready by the start of the Little League season. Councilwoman Heath moved, seconded by Councilman Hammett, that the City Council gratefully accept the kind offer of donations from -the Optimist Club and Norton Company to the benefit of the Parks & Recreation Department. In answer to Councilman Irwinffs question, Mr. Isham said he did have the space available for these two fields and ';had budgeted $3,000 for one of them this year and these donations would make it possible to develop both fields now. Mayor Jones then called for question on the above motion. The motion carried unanimously. . glj REGULAR SESSION - TUESDAY MARCH 7, 1978 -7.00 P. M. CHAMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY HALL, CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS The City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas, met in Regular Session, Tuesday, March 7, 1978, at 7:00 P. m., with Mayor Donald R. Jones present and presiding. Council. members W. M. Irwin, Calvin A. McGee, Charles Riggins, E. W. Ferguson, Larry Hammett, and Betty Heath were present. Councilman Raymond Anderson was absent. Others attending the meeting were City Administrator Marshall Shelton, Director of Public Works R. Y. Gann, Assistant City Attorney Randolph Chandler, Administrative Assistant Kurt Ackermann, Chief 'of Police Mike Watkins, Director of Utilities Danny Johnson, Water Superintendent J. D. Chapman, Director of Parks & Recreation Ronnie Isham, Street Superintendent Clinton Hicks, Fire Marshall Kenneth Haley, Tax Assessor - Collector Robert Groves, City Secretary Joyce Pemberton, and many interested citizens. Mayor Jones called the meeting to order and City Administrator Marshall Shelton gave the invocation. 114 Councilman Irwin moved, seconded by Councilman McGee, to approve the minutes of the February 7th meeting as written. !Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Jones asked that these minutes clarify that the discussion of zoning changes in the February 7th meeting were for the purpose of setting a`idate for a Public Hearing and not approval of said zoning changes. GA Mayor Jones presented an Appreciation Plaque to former Councilman James T. Chambers for his five years service on the ;City Council. Mrs. Carpenter had requested to appear before the Council regarding a permit for a barber shop in her home at 121 Park Drive. Mayor Jones reported this--had been handled earlier in the day and would be referred to the Zoning Board and the Council would subsequently act at a later date. Miss Gates, daughter of William Gates, 322 S. Belknap Street, came before the Council reporting that she was ,concerned about the Starlite Drive -In Theatre showing X -rated movies and having them labled R- rated. Also that theatre personnel is letting minors into the theatre when the X and R -rated movies are being shown. Mayor Jones advised Miss Gates that, as the city does not have an ordinance pertaining to this Problem, he did not know that there was anything the Council could do to alleviate this problem. Mayor Jones did refer Miss Gates to the District Attorney's office as the state statutes regulate the rating of picture shows and /or pornography. Miss Gates i also reported that a minor was employed at the theatre during the showing of said movies; Miss Gates also reported that the hotdogs and hamburgers were being reheated on five different nights. Mayor Jones advised her the the City Health Officer had been contacted and he would inspect the premises and check this out. Director of Parks and Recreation Ronnie Isham came before the Council reporting that the Optimist Club had pledged ',a portion of the proceeds from their annual auction to the Parks & Recreation Department to apply toward the construction of a youth softball field. (A Little League and girls! softball field). Also the Norton Company would like to donate $4,000 to start the construction of a softball field that they hoped the city would see fit to name "Norton Field" when completed. In future years Norton (Company would like to donate money to this field either for lights or other aspects of this field. Mr. Isham said he hoped to have these fields completed this year, with the Youth Field to be ready by the start of the Little League season. Councilwoman Heath moved, seconded by Councilman Hammett, that the City Council gratefully accept the kind offer of donations from -the Optimist Club and Norton Company to the benefit of the Parks & Recreation Department. In answer to Councilman Irwinffs question, Mr. Isham said he did have the space available for these two fields and ';had budgeted $3,000 for one of them this year and these donations would make it possible to develop both fields now. Mayor Jones then called for question on the above motion. The motion carried unanimously.