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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1938-04-05,06 Regular MeetingsfPtr&gvi}igg•Texas The City Council of Stephenville, Texas, met in regular see - ion on the 5th of April, 1938, with the following members presen ayor Henry Clark, Aldermen J. C. Holcomb, C. L. Cromwell, K. V.. jHamilton, Goo. Minter, R. B. Bassel, and T. T. Oliver. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved. Mr. Onsal cambe before the Council asking for Oil Lease Con- tract on the City Dump Ground. After discussion, a motion was ma, j1by J. C. Holcomb, seconded by C. L. Cromwell, that the City lease Tito C. B. Collard the City Dmnp Ground, same being 52 acres of the .:John Blair survey, and also pass a resolution authorizing Mayor Clark to execute a lease as above stated. Motion carried. C. G. Carter and others eambebefore the Council asking for 4uooperation in securing gas extentlons to Belmont Addition. The tter was referred to Mayor Clark to take up with the Gas Co. The painting of the Water Tank and Tower was taken up for .aideration and after discussion, a motion was made by R. B. ael, seconded by K. D. Hamilton, that all parties submit bids painting to the Water Committee. Notion carried. j The resignation of Alderman J. 0. Blakeney was read after j ch a motion was made by T. T. Oliver, seconded by K. D. Hamilton, t Mr. Blakeneyle resignation be accepted. Notion carried. Returns of the City Election were opened and canvassed, as love: For Mayor: Arch Evans 166 votes; Henry Clark 434 votes; t H. Demke 323 votes. For Alderman Ward No. 1: George Minter votes. For Alderman Ward No. 2: J. C. Holcomb 909 votes. For; erman Ward No. 3: Chas. Neblett Jr. 502 votes* C. L. Cromwell votes. For Alderman Ward No. 4 (2 year terml: Jack Henderson votes. For Alderman War¢ No. 4 (1 year term): H. D. Barham votes; J. P. Hedrick 400 votes. The following were then declared duly elected: Mayor, Henry lark. For Alderman Ward No. 1: George Minter. For Alderman Ward o. 2: J. C. Holcomb. For Alderman Ward No. 3: Chas. Neblett Jr. or Alderman Ward No. 4 (2 year term): Jack Henderson. For Alder an Ward No. 4 (1 year term): H. D. Barham. Plumbers Bond of Homer Nix was presented for approVil, and on" in by Goo. Minter, seconded by K. D. Hamilton, the bond was ited and approved. Mr. C. L. Hickey stated to the Council that N._P. Dodge Corp.l d to donate lots Nos. 80 172 260 38, 47, and 57, 60 the Bel - Addition to the City for Street purpose, provided the City cancel all past due City Taxes on these late. Motion was made by R. B. Bassel,seconded by J. C. Holcomb, that the Oity Council accept proposition as stated by Mr. Hickey. The motion carried. N. H. Anderson stated that the City Water Department needed 600 feet of 6 inch water main to complete water lines on Nest Frey and West Washington streets. Motion was made by C. L. Crom- well, seconded by R. B. Bassel, that Mr. Anderson purchase this pipe. Motion carried. A motion was made by R. B. Bassel, seconded by J. C. Holcomb,!',. that Mr. Anderson order propellers for the Pomona Pump. Notion carried. Bills and accounts were read, and on motion by R. B. Bassel, seconded by J. C. Holcomb, were allowed and ordered pall. n There being no further business, the Council stood adjourned 3n an adjourned regular meeting, subject to the Mayor's call. ATTEST: Mayor. Secretary. Stephenville, Texas April 6, 1958. i The City Council met in an adjourned regular meeting on the above date. Present: Mayor Henry Clark, J. C. Holcomb, C. L. Cromr well, Goo. Minter, T. T. Oliver, and K. D. Hamilton. The Mayor stated that the purpose of the meetint was to award' a paint contract on the water tower and tank. After all bids were read, a motion was made by C. L. Cromwell* seconded by K. D. Hamilton, that the Council order tower and tank to be painted and contract be awarded to Clyde Sanders, of Abileneo Texas, at a price of $325.00 for complete job. Notion carried. There being no more business, the Council stood adjourned in l an adjourned regular meeting, subject to the Mayor's call. = ATTEST* �% Mayor. !i Secretary.