HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-03-05 - Regular City CouncilTNUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, HELD ON
TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 1985 - 7:00 P.M.
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Stephenville,
Texas, was called to order by the Mayor with the following members
present:
Mayor: David Clayton
Councilmembers: Larry Hammett Wm. G. Brede
Charles Riggins G. A. "Pinkie" Swindle
James L. McSwain Larry Tatum
and with the following members absent: Floyd Gordon and Ray Reynolds.
Others attending were City Administrator Kurt J. Ackermann, City
Secretary Joyce Pemberton, City Attorney Joseph Chandler, Director of
Public Works Danny Johnson, Director of Finance Charlene Young, Chief
of Police Doug Conner, Fire Chief Jimmy Mooney, Director of Parks &
Recreation Ronnie Isham, Building Inspector Gary Nabors, Planning &
Inspections Coordinator Betty Chew members of the press and many
others.
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ITEM II:
FOR APPROVAL THE
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22, 1985 AND
Councilman Hammett moved approval of the minutes of the
January 22, 1985 and February 5, 1985 meetings as written.
Councilman McSwain seconded the motion. The motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye.
NOES: None
REGARDING
OF MTV FROM
Mrs. Betty Heath addressed the Council presenting her
objections to the removal of MTV from the basic service
tier on Northland Cable TV.
Mrs. Heath presented Mayor Clayton with a "petition" with
approximately 1,000 signatures protesting the removal of
MTV from the basic service tier on Northland Cable TV.
No action was taken.
Mayor Clayton recognized the Young Homemakers of Stephenville
and Young Homemakers Week coming up in the near future.
He also, on behalf of the Council, thanked Margaret McBroom
and Janice Chandler, representing the Young Homemakers, for
the refreshments served to the Council at this meeting.
ITEM III: HEAR REPORT FROM STEPHENVILLE ANTIQUITIES COMMITTEE.
Mayor Clayton read a letter of resignation from the
Stephenville Antiquities Committee in which they stated
they felt their energies toward the preservation of the
historical areas in the city could be more effectively and
more expeditiously accomplished through other channels.
ITEM IV: HEAR PROPOSAL FROM MR. C. H. MAGUIRE REGARDING RESOLUTION
OF BANK STOCK ISSUE.
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Councilman Charles Riggins asked that the record show that,
due to a conflict of interest, he will abstain from
discussion or voting on this issue. A signed Conflict of
Interest form is on file with the City Secretary.
Mr. C. H. Maguire, Jr. of the Stephenville Bank and Trust
Company addressed the Council representing the Stephenville
Bank and Trust Company, InterFirst Bank of Stephenville,
and Town & Country Bank regarding a proposal from said
banks concerning the taxes on bank shares paid by indivi-
dual stockholders.
Mr. Maguire presented copies from said banks of the tax
figures on the bank shares taxes as paid in 1980 - 1981 -1982
and as proposed for 1983 -1984.
Mr. Maguire asked that the Council consider the proposal he
has presented; meet with the School Board and County
Commissioners and all taxing entities arrive at something
they and the banks can live with and not have.to resort to
the courts for a decision.
ITEM V: HEAR REPORT FROM PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION.
A. Consider for approval Preliminary Plat of Greenbriar
Addition being 8.45 acres of the Wm. Motley Survey,
Abstract 515, Erath County, Texas, located adjacent to
the Dale Avenue North and Tanglewood Northeast Additions.
Mrs. Helen Martin, Vice Chair of the P & Z Commission,
and Director of Public Works Danny Johnson presented
said preliminary plat and recommendations.
After discussion, Councilman Hammett moved acceptance
of the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendations
and approval of the Preliminary Plat of the Greenbriar
Addition with the change of the name of Briar Lane.
Councilman Riggins seconded the motion. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye.
NOES: None
B. Consider for approval Preliminary Plat of the
Tanglewood Northwest Addition being 86.06 acres of the
Wm. Motley Survey, Erath County, Texas, located on F.M.
988 adjacent to the Dale Avenue North and Tanglewood
Estates Additions.
Mrs. Martin and Mr. Johnson presented the preliminary
plat and recommendations of the Tanglewood Northwest
Addition.
After discussion, Councilman McSwain moved approval of
the preliminary plat of the Tanglewood Northwest
Addition with the following changes:
1. Block 5 be designated as park area.
2. No future or additional entrances and exits on F.M.
988 other than those designated on the Preliminary
Plat of 02/21/85.
3. Developers to file for change of zoning, from B -2
to B -1 on Lot 1, Block 8; Lot 1, Block 9; Lot 1,
Block 11
4. There be a minimum of 60 ft. right -of -way on all
streets in the subdivision except the cul -de -sac in
the northern portion of the subdivision.
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5. The utility easements be cut back where needed.
6. The developer file for a change of zoning, from B -2
to R -2, on area described on the original plat of
Tanglewood Northwest Subdivision as presented
January 31, 1985.
Councilman Riggins seconded the motion. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Hammett, Riggins, Brede, McSwain, and
Tatum.
NOES: Councilman Swindle.
C. Consider recommendation regarding implementation of
State Department of Highways and Public Transportation
guidelines for spacing of entrances and exits on major
thoroughfares.
Mrs. Helen Martin advised the Council that the Planning
& Zoning Commission, in reviewing subdivision plats and
shopping center plats, etc, feel there are too many
entrances and exits on major thoroughfares. It is
their recommendation that developers follow the
guidelines of the State Department of Highways & Public
Transportation which will limit the entrances and exits
to 700 feet to 1,000 feet spacing on major thoroughfares
and, if possible, that some type of parallel service
road be constructed with limited access to the major
thoroughfares.
Councilman Swindle moved the drafting of a resolution
adopting the recommendations of the Planning & Zoning
Commission that driveway permits be maintained from 700
feet to 1000 feet spacing along major thoroughfares
within the corporate limits of the City of Stephenville
as recommended by the State Department of Highways and
Public Transportation.
Councilman Brede seconded the motion. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye.
NOES: None.
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PROPOSAL FROM CENTRAL
ECTORS. FOR TRANSITIO
Director of Finance Charlene Young presented the following
proposals from the Central Appraisal District as an adden-
dum to their Tax Collection Contract with the City. The
Council to decide which one would be in the best interest
of the City:
Proposition and Addendum #1:
Addendum to 1985 Tax Collection Contract between the
Central Appraisal District and the City of Stephenville:
Turn over to the County Tax Collection Accounts and records
at the assessment date. The Central Appraisal District
will be responsible for:
a. Sending the 1984 delinquent tax notices.
b. Sending the 20 day prior notice for 15% attorney
fees.
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c. The five year notice and publication of delinquent
tax accounts.
d. The furnishing of a CPA audit of taxes collected at
no additional cost to the City of Stephenville
above the contract price of $2.91 per account.
Proposition and Addendum #2:
Addendum to 1985 Tax Collection Contract between the Central
Appraisal District and the City of Stephenville:
Turn over to the County Tax Collector all accounts and
records after 90 days. The City of Stephenville will be
responsible for:
a. Preparing its own CPA audit at its own expense and
releasing the Central Appraisal District of any
responsibility in providing or preparing the ser-
vices outlined in proposition and Addendum #1.
Councilman Swindle moved that the City Council accept and
approve Proposition and Addendum #1 to the Tax Collection
Contract of the Central Appraisal District as outlined above.
Councilman Tatum seconded the motion. The motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye.
NOES: None
TO REDUCE SPEED
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Councilman McSwain moved approval of AN ORDINANCE ALTERING
THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ESTABLISHED FOR VEHICLES UNDER
THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 167 AND 169 OF ARTICLE XIX,
R.C.S. 6701d, UNIFORM ACT REGULATING TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAYS,
UPON THE BASIS OF AN ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC INVESTIGATION
UPON CERTAIN STREETS AND HIGHWAYS, OR PARTS THEREOF, WITHIN
THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE AS SET OUT
IN THE ORDINANCE: AND PROVIDING A PENALTY OF A FINE NOT TO
EXCEED $200.00 FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE.
Councilman Brede seconded the motion. The motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye.
NOES: None
FROM DIRECTOR
REGARDING WATER
Director of Public Works Danny Johnson advised the Council
that during the past year or so several people living out-
side the city limits have requested service from the city
water system by means of main line extensions or service
line extensions.
Mr. Johnson said the city is in the process of installing
new distribution lines in areas outside the city limits and
have already been approached by some people desiring to
connect to the city water system when the lines are
completed.
He said there are approximately 12 customers outside the
city limits now. The water rate for customers outside the
city limits is a double minimum and the consumption based
on the same rates charged to the residents of Stephenville.
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The trend for most cities according to a survey by the TML
is to charge more for service outside the city limits. A
survey conducted in 1980 of 411 cities showed that 558 or
225 cities charged more to customers out of the city
limits. Some cities do not provide service outside the
city limits.
Mr. Johnson said he just wanted the City Council to be
aware of the requests and consider if the city wants to
serve anymore customers out of the city in the future and
what rates would be if service is made available.
Mayor Clayton appointed the following councilmen as a com-
mittee to study the above issue:
* Larry Hammett
Larry Tatum
Jim McSwain
READING
TO NORTHLAND
City Administrator Kurt Ackermann gave the first reading of
Ordinance No. 1985 -3 which is AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
12- c(2 -a) OF THE 1983 NORTHLAND CABLE PROPERTIES TWO
FRANCHISE, PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF MTV FROM THE BASIC
PRIMARY SERVICE AND THE ADDITION OF CHANNEL 21.
No action taken.
ITEM X: CONSIDER FOR AWARD THE FOLLOWING BIDS:
A. Bid #2291: Chlorinator for Water Department:
Mr. Danny Johnson presented the following bids:
1. Joe B. Cobler Service ------------------ $ 6,260.00
Dallas, Texas 75229
2. Metro /Quip, Inc ------------------------ $ 6,171.00
Arlington, Texas 76013
3. Lone Star Maint.
--------- - - - -NO BID
Mr. Johnson explained that the bid from Metro /Quip Inc
did not include installation cost.
Councilman Swindle moved acceptance of the low bid of
$6,260.00 from Joe B. Cobler Service. Councilman Tatum
seconded the motion. The motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye.
NOES: None
B. Bid #2292: Asphalt Emulsion MS -2 for Street Department:
1. Riffe Petroleum ------------------------ $68,301.00
Tulsa, Oklahoma
2. American Petrofina --------------------- $75,420.00
Big Spring, Texas
3. Texas Emulsion ------------------------- $75,960.00
Mount Pleasant, Texas
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Councilman Hammett moved acceptance of the low bid of
$68,301.00 from Riffe Petroleum. Councilman Brede
seconded the motion. The motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye.
NOES: None
C. Bid #2294: Carpet, Drapes, and Blinds at City Hall:
1. #2294 -1: Carpet for City Hall:
a. Interior Trends--------------- - - - - -$ 6,051.24
Dublin, Texas
b. The Brass Door --------------------- $ 5,531.28
Stephenville, Texas
John White's Floor & More Store ---- $ 4,705.94
c. Stephenville, Texas
Councilman Hammett moved acceptance of the low bid of
$4,705.94 from John White's Floors. Councilman Swindle
seconded the motion. The motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye.
NOES: None
2. #2294 -2: Drapes for double door at City Hall:
a. The Brass Door --------------------- $ 935.72
Stephenville, Texas
Councilman Swindle moved acceptance of only bid
received of $935.72 from The Brass Door.
Councilman Riggins seconded the motion. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye.
NOES: None
3. #2294 -3: Mini - Blinds for City Hall:
a. The Brass Door --------------------- $ 977.20
Stephenville, Texas
b. Jon White's Floors & More Store ---- $ 967.60
Stephenville, Texas
Councilman Swindle moved acceptance of the low bid
of $967.60 from Jon White's Floor & More Store.
Councilman Hammett seconded the motion. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: All members present voted aye.
NOES: None
ITEM XI: EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Mayor Clayton recessed the open meeting and called the
Council into Executive Session as provided in the Texas
Open Meetings Law, V.T.C.S., Article 6252 -17 for the
purpose of:
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1. Discussion of personnel matters: Policy considerations
for police officers and second jobs.
2. Contemplated litigation.
Mayor Clayton reconvened the Council into open session.
No action was taken on matters discussed in executive
session.
Mayor Clayton adjourned this regular meeting subject to the
call of the Mayor.
David ayto , Mayor
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