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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-05-04 - Regular City CouncilMay 4, 1971 47 Stephenville, Texas The City Council met in a regular meeting on the above date with-Mayor Skipper pre- siding and the following council members present: Charles Riggins, Don Metsgar, Garland Loudermilk, Doug Smithey, W. M. Irwin, Toby Stone, Raymond Anderson and Mrs. Fred McCleskey. Others present were: Director of Public Works Gann, Director of Parks Isham, Fire Marshall Ferguson, Chief of Police Cornell. Minutes of previous meetings were read and approved. Mr. David Hull, representing Blue Cross -Blue Shield Insurance Company, appeared before the council and discussed a group plan insurance for City employees. Copies of the group plan were presented to City Council members. Mr. Clyde Sweeney, attorney, appeared before the council. Mr. Sweeney as representative for occupants of Plaza Mobile Home Park stated that since the last meeting the police have been patroling the Park and the traffic has slowed down. Mr. Sweeney also briefly dis- cussed the state law regulating taxation of mobile homes. Mr. Jim Anderson stated that he and other mobile home owners appreciate the police patroling the Plaza Mobile Home Park. Mr. Roy Gene Driskell appeared before the council stating that he owns a cab over camper and makes frequent trips; and several cities provide facilities in their parks for over night campers. Mr. Driskell urged the city to provide places in the park for campers. It was moved by Councilman Stone, seconded by Councilman Metsgar, to delay any action x on enforcement of Mobile Home Ordinance in connection with Plaza Mobile Home Park for a period of 30 days. Motion carried. Councilman Metsgar,had nothing to report. Councilman Smithey reported that the Fire Department is ready to start plans for the new fire station. It was moved by Councilman Smithey; seconded by Councilman Irwin, that Fire Marshall be authorized to use his judgement of expenses involved in fighting railroad fires, and be x authorized to bill the railroad for such services. Motion carried. Councilwoman McCleskey reported that all activities of the Parks and Recaeation program and Senior Citizens have had large attendance. It was reported that the Parks and Recreation Dept. would like to open a recreation program at Chamberlin school during the summer months. This would involve hiring supervisor and using some of the personnel of the regular program from the Park. The SS board has given permission to use the Chamberlin School for this purpose with the following provisions: 1.: Program be supervised 2. The City to repair any damage to building 3. Be responsible for cleaning the building. It was moved by Councilman Irwin, seconded by Councilwoman McCleskey, that the recreation program be started at Chamberlin school, provided the funds of present Park budget will X support the program. Motion carried. It -was moved by Councilwoman McCleskey, seconded by Councilman Loudermilk, to set aside an area in the park with no facilities of the parking of self- contained campers and travel trailers. Suctparking to be no more than 2 days. Motion carried. - Councilmen Loudermilk and Anderson had nothing to report. Councilman Stone reported that approximately 75% of the unpaved streets have been based with caliche and plans are to do the other streets as soon as possible.' Councilman Irwin reported that he has checked with Ernst & Ernst, and the local C.P.A., Mr. Virgil Morgan for doing the next city audit. Mr. Irwin expects to receive a proposal from the local C.P.A. in the near future. Councilman Riggins had nothing to report. The following bids received for a police car. Bruner Chevrolet Co -------------- Net difference, 1969 Plymouth $2,700.00 Herrin Motor Co ------------------ Net difference, 1969 Plymouth 29950.00 Alternate bid difference between 1969 Plymouth and 1971 Ford with 3,000 miles $2,250.00. These bids were refered to the Law and Order Committee, Director of Finance and Council- man Irwin. Mr. B. F. Stafford appeared before the council and presented a dedication of land near'' South Loop to be given city for street purposes. It was moved by Councilman Stone and seconded by Councilman Anderson that City Attorney prepare the deed for the tract of land owned by B. F. Stafford and others that is to be given the city for a street. Motion carried. Rev. Emil Becker appeared before the council stating that he received a call con- cerning a movie that is now being shown at the drive -in theater. This is definitely not a decent movie. Rev. Becker stated that the ministerial alliance has done all they can to prevent showing of such movies. It was requested that the council do anything in its power to stop showing of X and R rated movies in the city. Mr. Hugh Wolfe appeared before the council also asking that something be done to y prevent showing of X and R rated movies in the city. Mr. Wolfe offered to publish_ any resolution the council may adopt concerning the movies. It was moved by Council- man Anderson, seconded by Councilwoman McCleskey, to adopt a resolution asking local theaters to cease showing X and R rated movies. A signed copy to be given Hugh Wolfe so publication may be made. Motion carried. Said Resolution being attached to and becoming a part of these minutes. It was moved by Councilman Riggins, seconded by commendationof Zoning Commission and Adjustment building inspector issue a non conforming permi home at 315 Morgan Mill Road. This mobile home daughter and 2 small children. Motion carried. Councilman Irwin, to sustain the re- Board. The recommendation being that t to J. W. Shipman to install a mobile to be for exclusive use of Mr. Shipman's It was moved by Councilman Loudermilk, seconded by Councilman Irwin, to sustain the recommendation of the Zoning Commission and Adjustment Board that all public property (ice. Schgol, City, County and State property be zoned Residence 1. Also that build- ing permits be required before construction or major alterations are begun on all pro - perty in the city. Motion carried. Councilman Stone presented a letter from City Attorney concerning city service fees that are unpaid on mobile homes in the Plaza Mobile Home Park. After discussion the council asked the committee to make a recommendation in the near future. The following committee assignments were made for the year 1971 -1972 Water and Streets Toby Stone * Doug Smithey Police and Housing Don Metsgar * Mrs. Fred McCleskey Park and Library Doug Smithey Don Metsgar Budget and Cemetary W. M. Irwin Toby Stone PUBLIC WORKS HEALTH AND WELFARE PARK AND RECREATION FINANCE * Committee Co- Chairman EQUALIZATION BOARD Sewer and Airport Garland Loudermilk Raymond Anderson FIRE -AND CIVIL DEFENSE > Charles Riggins *- •- W. - M. -Irwin Senior Cit-1z:ens Center and Museum Mrs. Fred McCleskey Charles Riggins Finance Raymond Anderson * Garland Loudermilk It was agreed by voice vote of the council that E. A. Blanchard, C. E. Skiles and T. C. House be appointed members of the Equalization Board of the City of- Stephenville for the year of 1971. The question being called for a vote was taken and above mentioned persons were elected as members of said Board of Equalization and it was moved by Councilman Irwin that the following Ordinance be enacted by the city council of the City of Stephenville to wit: Be it ordained by the City Council of'the City of Stephenville, Texas: Section 1. The Board of Equalization hereto on this day appointed by the City of Stephenville, Texas proceed to perform their duties according to law and the dates of the first meeting of said Board of Equalization is hereby fixed on the 14th and 15th days of June, 1971, at which time said Board of Equalization shall hold forth in its first meeting in the City Hall in the City of Stephenville, Texas. Section 2. That the Board may have such other meetings as are provided by law and may be required by lawfull'( performance of their duties as such ,Board. — Section 3. That this ordinance be in effect from and after its passage. The motion to pass such ordinance was seconded by Councilman Loudermilk and after discussion the question was called for a vote was taken and the foregoing ordinance was passed by 49 majority of said city council and the vote was unanimous. The salary of board members to be $3.00 per hour. There being no other business at this time the council stood adjourned, subject to the Mayor's call. Mayor ATTES - n (Tif t c k e ta ry it