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The City Council metAvithTMayor Skipper presiding and the following council members
present: Charles Riggins, Doug Smithey, Toby Stone, Raymond Anderson, a�" Mrs. Fred
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C. H. Maguire, Chairman of Planning Commission, appeared before the council and stated
approximately twelve persons meet with the commission regularly,,or /+e/,0 e,vears6e�B ioogtiy,
Mr. Maguire reported that the commission recommends the council set the term of office
with experience be in office at all times. of commission members, and that term of office be staggered in order that some members
It was also reported that the Planning Commission feels the council should have carried
out recommendations for a sewer trunk line in the Northwest portion of the city, and the
12 inch water main should have been installed from Davis Ave. to site of Tarleton Arms
apartments at the developers expense. Also that it is a mistake to install a sewer
lift station at intersection of Harbin Dr. and North Loop.
The Commission reminds the council that the traffic problem on Washington and Graham
continues to grow, and that plans should be made for one way traffic on these streets.
It was also recommended that the council commence to buy right of way for a thorough-
fare from Mary street and connecting with 011ie street as set out in long range plan.
Mr. Maguire discussed the advantages and disadvantages of City Manager form of govern-
ment. The Planning Commission unanimously voted to recommend that the City Cod
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call an election to give the citizens an opportunity to vote for or against City
Manager form of government.
Councilman Irwin requested that the following be spread upon city minutes: That the
City Council express sincere thanks to the Planning Commission for their work and
recommendations to the council.
It was moved by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilman Stone to adopt first
reading of an ordinance making a part of the City of Stephenville land adjacent to
said City,.which land joins the present city limits of the City of Stephenville
and which ordinance describes said land. Motion carried unanimously.
The following bids were received for drilling of one water well:
Texas Water Wells Inc ---------------- $32,875.00
Layne Texas Company----- - - - - -- - - - - -- 389448.00
It was moved by Councilman Metsgar, seconded by Councilman Irwin to accept the bid
of Texas Water Wells Inc., and that Mayor be authorized to sign a contract for drilling
of one well. Motion carried.
The council briefly discussed the recommendation of Planning Commission concerning
City Manager form of government.
Councilman Irwin asked that the council consider hireing of a City Administrator.
There being no other business at this time the council stood adjourned, subject to
the Mayor's call.
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