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City of Stephenville - City Council
TUESDAY, MAY 18,1999 - 5:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas, convened in special session on Tuesday,
May 18, 1999, at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 298 West Washington Street, with
the meeting being open to the public and notice of said meeting, giving the date, time, place and
subject thereof, having been posted as prescribed by Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's
Texas Codes Annotated, with the following members present, to wit:
Mayor:
Mayor Pro -Tem:
Councilmembers:
Others Attending:
I. CALL TO ORDER
John Moser
Barbara Terrell
Ed Horton
Marshall Shelton
Joel Hillin
Bill Corbin
Bea Marin
Rusty Jergins
Wm. H. (Bill) Stanley
Don Davis, City Administrator
Cindy L. Stafford, City Secretary
Randy Thomas, City Attorney
Mayor John Moser called the special meeting of the Stephenville City Council to
order at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18, 1999. Mayor Moser declared a quorum
present.
Marion Cole, representing the Chamber of Commerce, introduced the members of
the Huntington Brass of Boston. The members are from the New England
Conservatory of Music in Boston. The quintet will be in Stephenville as a part of the
Rural Residency Program of Chamber Music of America. The members of the
quintet are as follows: Alberto Suarez, Bron Wright, Mark Emery, David Liquory,
and Zachary Lyman.
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H. CONSIDER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
MOTION by Bea Marin, second by Rusty Jergins, to accept the following committee
assignments:
Finance Committee: Marshall Shelton, Chairperson; Ed Horton, Rusty Jergins, and
Barbara Terrell.
Solid Waste Management Committee: Joel Hillin, Chairperson; Bill Corbin,
Marshall Shelton, and Bea Marin.
Personnel Committee: Bill Stanley, Chairperson; Marshall Shelton, Ed Horton, and
Bea Marin.
Planning and Development Committee: Rusty Jergins, Chairperson; Bill Corbin,
Bill Stanley; and Ed Horton.
Public Health and Safety Committee: Bea Marin, Chairperson; Joel Hillin, Rusty
Jergins, and Barbara Terrell.
Nominations Committee: Bill Corbin, Chairperson; Joel Hillin, Bea Marin,
and Barbara Terrell.
Water Planning Committee: Barbara Terrell, Chairperson; Bill Corbin, Bill
Stanley, and Ed Horton.
HI. ELECT A MAYOR PRO -TEM
MOTION by Marshall Shelton, second by Bill Corbin, to elect Barbara Terrell as
Mayor Pro -Tem. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote.
IV. ELECT A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL
OF GOVERNMENTS
MOTION by Rusty Jergins, second by Joel Hillin, to elect Bea Marin as the council's
representative to the North Central Texas Council of Governments. MOTION
CARRIED by unanimous vote.
V. CONSIDER CHANGE ORDER NO. 1, AIRPORT CONTRACT
City Administrator Davis explained that this item deals with the removal of the
existing asphalt and base material at the airport. The original contract specified that
- the contractor would remove these materials and stockpiling it. If both of these
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materials are removed at the same time, ground, and mixed together, then the city can
utilize this material in areas such as water well roads, fire training field, landfill
roads.
MOTION by Rusty Jergins, second by Bea Marin, to approve Change Order No. 1
and accept Jay Mills Contracting's proposal in the amount of $12,541.50. MOTION
CARRIED by unanimous vote.
VI. CONSIDER CONTRIBUTING $3,000.00 AS CONSULTANT FEES FOR
FURTHER NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND FINANCING OF THE ERATH
COUNTY EVENTS CENTER
Christie Thomas represented the Community Development Committee of the
Stephenville Chamber of Commerce. She explained that this committee has chosen
a project that would enhance community development. She reported that Peter Fox,
Texas Alliance, has completed the first phase of his study for a community center.
Monies for this study came from a grant, chamber funding, and private funds.
Thomas outlined five key areas where support must come in order for this project to
be successful. Those areas are Stephenville Chamber of Commerce, City of
Stephenville, City of Dublin, Erath County Livestock Association, and Erath County.
MOTION by Bill Stanley, second by Joel Hillin, to contribute $3,000.00 to the
second consulting phase of the needs assessment and financing of the Erath County
Events center. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote.
VH. DISCUSS THE PROPOSED PROCESS FOR NEGOTIATING THE CONTRACT
WITH UPPER LEON RIVER MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
MOTION by Bea Marin, second by Bill Stanley, to authorize Mayor John Moser;
Mayor Pro -Tem Barbara Terrell; City Attorney, Randy Thomas; and City
Administrator, Don Davis to negotiate a contract with the Upper Leon River
Municipal Water District, with said negotiations to be non - binding on the City
Council until approved by said council. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote.
VIII. CONSIDER SCHEDULING A COUNCIL RETREAT
MOTION by Bea Marin, second by Rusty Jergins, to have a retreat in June.
MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote.
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IX. ADJOURN
ATTEST:
MOTION by Rusty Jergins, second by Bea Marin, to adjourn the meeting. Motion
carried by unanimous approval at 6:42 p.m.
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