HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-06-05 - Regular City Councilm
June 5, 1973
Stephenville, Texas
The City Council met in regular session on the above date with Mayor
Donald R. Jones presiding and the following members present Jim Chambers,
Larry Hammett, Charles Riggins, Toby Stone, Raymond Anderson, Jack Curtis,
Doug Smithey, and Jess Sexton.
Others present were: City Administrator Shelton, City Attorney Chandler,
Director of Public Works Gann, Chief of Police Watkins, and Fire Marshall
Ferguson.
Councilman Riggins moved to approve the minutes of the previous meetings
with the amendment to the May lst minutes, which should have read 'motion
carried by a vote of 6 for 2 against" on the Cal McGee Sub Division request.
Councilman Curtis moved that the City prepare a Resolution thanking
and recognizing the Optimist Club for their $500400 contribution to the
City Park & Recreation Dept. Councilman Stone made the second. Motion
carried. Mayor Jones stated that the Recreation Dept. had specifically rer =
quested that when the proposed baseball field is completed that it be named
,,Optimist Field ,,.
City Administrator Shelton reported he had received the following bids
for carpet for the police station:
Denman Carpets --------------- $690.00
Wolfe Fashion Floors--- - - - - -- $865.70
Higginbotham 's --------------- $746.61
Councilman Smithey moved to accept the low bid of Denman Carpets of $690.00.
Councilman Curtis made the second. Motion carried.
City Administrator Shelton said he had received only one bid for the
remodeling of the library basement. Councilman Smithey moved to accept the r
bid of Phillip Hale for $4,765.00 for the remodeling of the library basement'.
Councilman Curtis made the second. Motion carried.
Mayor Jones read the bids received on the former landfill site, which
were:
Johnny Hampton ----------------- $600.00 per acre
C. E. Carr, Jr.---------- - - - - -- $252.00 per acre
k- Motion made by Councilman Curtis, seconded by Councilman Stone, that the high
bid of$600.00 per acre of Johnny Hampton be accepted. Motion carried.
Councilman Stone requested that the Council discuss the request of Mr.
C: E. Carr, Jr. for a new fence on the north and east sides of the former
landfill site. After quite a bit of discussion, in which Mr. Johnny Hampton
agreed to pay for one half of the cost of the fence, Councilman Stone moved
that the City pay one half the cost of a new fence on the north and east
side of the former landfill site. Councilman Curtis made the second. At
this time, Councilman Riggins asked that a definite figure be set as to an
amount to be paid by the City for a fence at the former landfill site. After
discussion, Councilman Stone withdrew the above motion and made the motion
that the City pay Mr. Johnny Hampton $500.00 toward the cost of a fence on
the north and east sides of the former landfill site. Councilman Curtis made
the second. Motion carried.
Mayor Jones reported that no ;bids had been received on the sale of lots
one and four, City Addition, and it was the consensus of the Council to withdraw
the bids.
Councilman Smithey moved to accept the bid of Adrian Machine & Equip. Co.
of $550.00 F. 0. B. in our yard for the sale of the Buckeye Ditching Machine.
Councilman Riggins made the second. Motion carried.
The motion was made by Councilman Hammett, seconded by Councilman Curtis,
to grant City Administrator Shelton authority to invite bids an an air compressor
for the Fire Dept.' Motion carried.
Mayor Jones said that the annexation of the Liveoak and McAlister Additions
needed to be re- affirmed as the publication of annexation lacked 3 days'
;to
deadline at the May lst meeting. Councilman Stone moved that the annexation
-. Ordinances of the Liveoak Addition be accepted into the city limits of Stephenville.
Councilman Smithey made the second. Motion carried.. (Said'ordinancesi: attached
to and becoming part of these minutes.)
After some discussion, tic motion was made by Councilman Anderson, seconded
by Councilman Riggins, to grant City Adminstrator Shelton the authority to in-
vite bi &s on a front end loader and a street sweeper. Motion. carried.
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Councilman Stone reported that the committee recommends no action be
taken at this time on the request of a rate increase by Cypress Cabfe T. V. z
the committe` will meet again to discuss the approved figures when Mr.,- SP,)ai' oak
gets them and make further recommendations at that time.
After quite a bit of discussion concerning the recommendation of the
Zoning Board on rezoning of some property in the Greenview Addition, the
Mayor asked that this be sent back to the Zoning Board and that they get the
correct block numbers with their lots, get the approval again of the people,
also make a further check with the adjacent property owners and a representative
of the Zoning Board be present at the next meeting to present this to the
Council.
Councilman Stone moved that the City submit a bid to Herrin Motor 60.
-for the purchase of two 1969 dump trucks being traded in by the County.
Councilman Smithey made the second. Motion carried.
After quite a bit of discussion, Councilman Anderson moved to accept
Homer Hunter and Associates recommendation on the Ordinance for a gate rate inc-
rease for Lone Star Gas Co. Councilman Hammett made the second. Motion
carried. (Said ordinance attached to and becoming a part of these minutes).
Mr. Bob Kimball came before the Council complaining about the trash
hauling being made mandator. He said the service had not improve. He fur-
ther stated that he will not pay for it. The reasons were that the trash trucks
came around and others. Mayor Jonas stated that the City does have the
power to impose this charge and the utilities will be discontinued if not paid.
Police Chief Watkins came before the Council stating that after 3 months
he was proud to be with the City of Stephenville. Chief Watkins also stated
that since he came to work for the City that there had been some new policies
put into effect and he felt that the men are now doing a good job. He also
asked the Council for permission to hire an extra man for three months thru
vacation time. Councilman Chambers moved to authorize Chief Watkins to hire
extra man for three month period. Councilman Hammett made the second.
Motion carried.
Chief
Watkins submitted
threebids for two new Police cars. They were,
Herrin
Motors---------- - - - - -- $5,899,06 for 2 units
with -'
Bruner
trade -in of old cars
Chev. Co.- - - - - -- - - - - -- $5_,$50.00 for 2 units
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with
Burgess
trade -in of old cars.
Motors- - - - - -- -- - - - - -- $3,856.80 per unit 74
Polaries
$3,856.80 per unit 74
Furies
Motion was
made by Councilman
Smithe Both with trade -in of old cars.
that
nbids bdisregardiing
all bids be
carried.
rejected and call
for firm cash ins.
After quite a bit of discussion the motion was made by Councilman Stone
seconded by Councilman Curtis, to pass the Leash Law Ordinance as written. Motion
carried. After more discussion on the effective date of the above Ordinance
become effective 30 days after publication, Motion carried. (Said Ordinance
being attached to and becoming part of these minutes.)
Mayor Jones brought the Senior Citizen's Savings Account before the Council
for discussion and disposition. The Mayor stated that in prior minutes that
the Senior Citizens had been directed that all funds come into the City of
Stephenville to be turned over to the new board when incorporated. The Savings
account consists of $2,357.75 as of March 31, 1973, none of which has been
turned over to the City. After discussion Councilman "Curtis made the motion
to turn over to City Attorney to take appropiate action to get the money back.
The Mayor requested City Attorney to investigate and find out in fact if these
are City funds or funds over Which we have jurisdiction then if this turns out
to be the case than take whatever action is necessary. Attorney Chandler stated
he would want to report back to Council before filing any lawsuit.
Councilman Stone asked to work on the design and construction of the
Animal Control Shelter.
It was the consensus of the Council to pursue the Building & Electrical
Codes. Gene Lookingbill to have some codes ready for the next Council meeting.
There being no other business, the meeting adjourned.
Mayor
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