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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-04-12 - Regular City CouncilMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS, HELD ON THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 1984 - -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 Joe F. Cummings James L. McSwain Councilmen: Charles Riggins G. A. Swindle William G. Brede Ray Reynolds Floyd Gordon and with the following members absent: John Pollan and David Clayton. City Administrator Kurt J. Ackermann, City Secretary Joyce Pemberton, City Attorney Joseph Chandler, Director of Public Works Danny Johnson, Chief of Police Doug Conner, Fire Chief Jimmy Mooney, Director of Parks & Recreation Ronnie Isham and many others were present also. ITEM I: APPROVE MINUTES Councilman Swindle moved that the minutes of the City Council meetings held on the 2nd day of March, 1984 and the 6th day of March, 1984 be approved as written. Councilman Gordon seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present voted aye. NOES: None ITEM II: APPOINT MEMBERS TO THE JULY 4TH FUN FAIR COMMITTEE Mayor Cummings, with the consent of the Council, appointed the following persons to serve on the Fun Fair Committee this year: Jerry & Ann Cox Bill & Barbara Marcum Kurt & Ruth Ackermann CANVASS BALLOTS FOR AND ADMINISTER OATH. Allen & Sheila Horne Paige & Linda Moore Chuck & Cynthia Rives OF CITY Mayor Cummings appointed the following Councilmen as a com- mittee to canvass the election returns except the mayoral race as candidate John Pollan had asked for a recount in that race: Charles Riggins, Chairman G. A. Swindle James L. McSwain Chairman Riggins reporting for the Canvassing Committee gave the following results of votes cast in the City Officers Election in the City of Stephenville on April 7, 1984: CITY COUNCIL, PLACE 2: Larry Hammett----------------------- - - - - -- -725 Allen Horne------------------------- - - - - -- -590 Mike Craft-------------------------- - - - - -- -215 Write - Ins---------------------------- - - - - -- 2 Total Votes Cast-------------------- - - - - -- -1532 CITY COUNCIL, PLACE 4: William G. Brede- Maxine Dameron - -- Write-Ins -------- Total Votes Cast- 1 856 665 2 1523 ,;?S % , _...ZITY, C.OUNCIL,s�LACE —..6= Ray Reynolds------- - - - -- Write- Ins-------- - - - - -- Total Votes Cast--- - - - - -- CITY COUNCIL, PLACE 8: 1247 1 1248 Larry Tatum------------ ------------- - - - - -- -1252 Write - Ins----- --------- -------------- - - - - -- 6 Total Votes Cast-------------------- - - - - -- -1258 Mayor Cummings read A RESOLUTION AND ORDER CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A CITY OFFICERS ELECTION. (resolution in full attached to and becoming a part of these minutes). Councilman Riggins moved that the City Council accept the report from the Canvassing Committee and that the Resolution be passed and approved as read. Councilman McSwain seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present voted aye. NOES: None City Secretary Joyce Pemberton administered the Oath of Office to Larry Hammett, William G. Brede, Ray Reynolds, and Larry Tatum and they took their respective places on the Council. ITEM IV: HEAR RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION A. Councilman Hammett moved to accept the favorable recom- mendation to rezone, from B -1 to B -4, part of Blocks 86 and 89, City Addition, also known as Jay's Club, 1080 Tejas Lane. Councilman Riggins seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present voted aye. NOES: None Mayor Cummings set Tuesday, May 1, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers as the date, time, and place for a public hearing for the Council to consider this request for a change of zoning. B. Councilman Riggins moved to accept the favorable recom- mendation to rezone, from R -1 to B -2, 3.15 acres out of the Wm. Motley Survey, Abstract A -515, located 500 feet north from the northwest corner of the intersection of F.M. 988 and U.S.Highway 377 -67. Councilman Brede seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present voted aye. NOES: None Mayor Cummings Set Tuesday, May 1, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers as the date, time, and place for a public hearing for the Council to consider this request for a change of zoning. C. Councilman Reynolds moved to accept the negative recom- mendation to rezone, from R -2 to B -2, Lot 22, Block 1, Denman Addition, also known as 214 Barker St. Councilman Tatum seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present voted aye. NOES: None ITEM V: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REZONING FROM B -1 TO B -4 PART OF BLOCK 86 AND PART OF LOT 15, BLOCK 89, CITY ADDITION, ALSO KNOWN AS TEJAS GOLF COURSE. E Mayor Cummings opened the floor for a public hearing to con- sider rezoning, from B -1 to B -4, part of Block 86 and part of Lot 15, Block 89, City Addition, also known as Tejas Golf Course. As no one addressed the Council either for or against the change of zoning, Mayor Cummings closed the public hearing. Councilman Swi d�le moved that the zoning be changed from B -1 to B -4 on part of 86 and part of Lot 15, Block 89, City Addition, also known as the Tejas Golf Course. Councilman Riggins seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Riggins, Swindle, McSwain, Hammett, Tatum, Brede, and Reynolds NOES: None ABSTAINED: Councilman Gordon. ITEM VI: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PETITION AS PRESENTED Mayor Cummings opened the meeting for a consider the petition of annexation of 63.81 Motley Survey located approximately south of Estates Subdivision and approximately west o Phase II Subdivision as presented by Fred O. Davis, Jr. public hearing to acres of the Wm. the Tanglewood E Dale Avenue North Placke III and J. D. As no one addressed the Council either for or against the annexation, Mayor Cummings closed the public hearing. Mayor Cummings announced that two public hearings are required with this being the first one and the second one would be on April 16, 1984 at 2:00 p.m. on the site. NG TO CONSIDER SURVEY, A -613. Mayor Cummings opened the floor for a public hearing to con- sider the petition of annexation of 26.53 acres of Block 26, Henry Pearson Survey, Abstract 613, also known as the Quail Run Subdivision and the Bosque River Apartments as presented by Pat Wilson and Enrico Trinchero. As no one addressed the Council either for or against the annexation, Mayor Cummings closed the public hearing. Mayor Cummings announced that two public hearings are required with this being the first and the second one would be on April 16, 1984 at 1:00 p.m. on the site. ITEM VIII: CONSIDER ADOPTION OF FINAL PLAT FOR RIDGEVIEW SUBDIVISION. This item was dropped from the agenda as Mr. Daddio was not ready to present the final plat. IDER APPLICATI POWER & LIGHT Mr. Jerry Singleton, local manager for Texas Power & Light Co. presented the request for a rate increase. After some discussion, Councilman Swindle moved that the request from Texas Power & Light Company for a rate increase be denied. Councilman Riggins seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present voted aye. NOES: None 3 FROM AMERICAN LEGION HALL AD VALOREM TAXES. Mr. Bill Moon, Commander of the local American Legion Unit, has requested the City Council to forgive their property taxes for 1983 which amount to $229.69 including penalty and interest. This item was tabled until the next meeting to determine the ownership of the American Legion Hall. IDER REQUEST FROM MR Mr. Lacy requested permission to enclose 8 feet of the alley behind his business. After some discussion, Councilman Riggins moved that this item be tabled for an indefinite period of time. Councilman Swindle seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present voted aye. NOES: None f:1'/ PT. Fire Chief Jimmy Mooney addressed the Council in support of selling the 1959 Chevrolet Fire Truck (cab & chassis) to the Selden Volunteer Fire Department. He said the Fire Dept. intends to remount the generator currently attached to the truck, then the truck would be offered for auction. He said the value at auction would not be much more, if any, than $1,000. He felt our Fire Department.would derive more benefit by allowing Selden to utilize the vehicle for first response. After some discussion, Councilman Swindle moved that the City of Stephenville loan the 1959 Chevrolet Fire Truck to the Selden Volunteer Fire Department for an indefinite period of time. Councilman Gordon seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present voted aye. NOES: None . CONSIDER REQUEST FROM MR. RON MARTIN AT Mr. Ron Martin addressed the Council stating that he would like to lease /rent the city property adjacent to his mobile home business on the SE Loop. (That vacant property located on Airport Road between the city's 1 million gallon ground storage tank on the west and the Fire Dept.'s training field on the east). Mr. Martin said this would be for display and storage of mobile homes. He would not put any type of permanent structure on the property; he would maintain said property; and if /when the city needed the property would turn it back to the city. Councilman Swindle moved that the above described property be rented to Mr. Ron Martin @$200.00 /mo. on a month to month basis, due and payable on the 1st of each month; Mr. Martin to maintain the property with the option by either party to cancell the contract with a 30 day notice. Councilman Riggins seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present voted aye. NOES: None ITEM XIV: CONSIDER REQUEST FROM Mr. Charles Humberson addressed the Council requesting the City repair and maintain the turn - around - easement at the end of 9 Beach Street. Mr. Humberson told the Council that the city had required the turn - around - easement when his father had developed this subdivision and therefore he felt the city is obligated to maintain it. The easement is located outside the city limits. County Commissioner Roberson had suggested that the City and County consider some combined effort to bring this easement up to standard. Perhaps the City bring the easement to passable con- dition and the County perform periodic maintenance. After discussion, Councilman Riggins moved that the Director of Public Works prepare a cost estimate for the repair of said turn - around - easement for the Council to consider at the May coun- cil meeting. Councilman Gordon seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present voted aye. NOES: None owl 4"W4 thG7 FROM CASA. INC Mayor Cummings advised that CASA, INC. had contacted him stating that their surveys had concluded that 30 additional units were needed in the Stephenville Multi- Family housing project for the elderly and handicapped. Councilman Swindle moved that the City Council approve the request from CASA, INC. for 30 additional units for the multi- family housing project for the elderly and handicapped in Stephenville. Councilman Brede seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All.members present voted aye. NOES: None ITEM XVI: CONSIDER CONTRACT FROM MHMR FOR LITTER PICK -UP CREW. Director of Parks & Recreation Ronnie Isham addressed the Council regarding a contract with MHMR for a litter pick -up crew. Mr. Isham said he felt this would be a good program as during the summer months it was a full -time job to keep the park, the city square, the cemetery, and landfill road clear of litter. He advised the funding could be done through the current budgets out of the Landfill, Parks & Recreation, and Water /Wastewater Departments. The total overall cost would be for period from May 1, 1984 to September 15, 1984 would be approximately: $26.25 per hour x 400 crew hours (crew includes a supervisor & 4 persons) $10,000.00 Mr. Isham advised that should the Council approve this phase this summer's budget workshops could include an evaluation of the project to determine if continued funding for next year is desired. After some discussion, Councilman Hammett moved that the city enter into a contract with the MHMR from May 1, 1984 to September 15, 1984 as a trial period. Councilman Gordon seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present voted aye. NOES: None ITEM XVII: CONSIDER ORDINANCES AMENDING SPEED LIMITS. Councilman Brede moved passage of AN ORDINANCE ALTERING THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ESTABLISHED FOR VEHICLES UNDER THE 5 �i tF 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 Swindle seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present voted aye. NOES: None Councilman Swindle moved passage 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 Gordon seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present voted aye. NOES: None ION REGARDI Councilman Ray Reynolds explained to the Council that in discussions with the doctors at the hospital and statistics will verify that persons wearing seatbelts at the time of an accident will not sustain as serious injuries as those persons without seatbelts. He said it has been discussed with the City Administrator and agreed that it would be a good policy "that all city personnel wear seatbelts when in a city vehicle ". City Administrator Kurt Ackermann advised that he felt it would lessen the city's liability and the time lost by employees due to injuries suffered in accidents. After discussion, Councilman Brede moved that Mr. Ackermann prepare a written policy to this effect to be considered by the Council at the May meeting. Councilman Gordon seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present voted aye.. NOES: None ITEM XIX: CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY PLUMBING ORDINANCE. Building Inspector Gary Nabors presented the proposed amend- ments to the city's Plumbing Code. After some discussion, Councilman Riggins moved passage of AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 19 AND 20 OF THE 1974 STEPHENVILLE PLUMBING CODE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES THAT MAY BE IN CONFLICT WITH SUCH AMENDMENTS AND DECLARING THAT EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Swindle seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Brede, Riggins, Swindle, McSwain, Tatum, and Reynolds. NOES: None ABSTAINED: Councilman Larry Hammett ITEM XX: CONSIDER BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: A. Truck bed for Fire Department, budgeted item of $6,000. 1. Motor Truck Equipment Co.----- - - - - -- $2,381.00 Fort Worth, TX 11 i 2. Blackwell Electric Co.-------- - - - - -- $5,062.20 Stephenville, TX Councilman Swindle moved acceptance of the low bid of $2,381.00 from Motor Truck Equipment Co. Councilman Tatum seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present voted aye. NOES: None B. Tractor & Mower for Water /Wastewater Department, budgeted item of $29,000. 1. J. R. Walker Tractor Co.------------ $17,778.00 Stephenville, TX 2. Ellis Equipment Co ------------------ $16,375.00 Stephenville, TX 3. Bramlett Implement Co.-------- - - - - -- $18,813.40 Stephenville, TX 4. Sanders Tractor Co. Stephenville, TX 10,875.00 Director of Public Works Danny Johnson presented the above bids and recommended the bid from Ellis Equipment Co. Councilman Reynolds moved acceptance of the bid of $16,375.00 from Ellis Equipment Co. as recommended by Mr. Johnson. Councilman Riggins seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present- voted aye. NOES: None ITEM XXI: CONSIDER AUTHORITY TO INVITE BIDS FOR THE FOLLOWING: A. Councilman Swindle moved that authority be granted to invite bids for chairs for Council Chamber. Councilman Gordon seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present voted aye. NOES: None B. Councilman Brede moved that authority be granted to invite bids for warning sirens which are budgeted at $20,000. Councilman McSwain seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present voted aye. NOES: None ITEM XXII: CONSIDER REQUEST FROM LOCAL BANKS REGARDING TAX REBATE. Councilmen Charles Riggins and Floyd Gordon asked it be noted that they were abstaining from discussion or voting on this item. City Attorney Chandler advised the Council that he had no clear understanding of the tax laws in this instance. He said he would try to get information from the Texas State Property Tax Board. Mr. Chandler recommended that the Council take no action until such time as he can get the information needed, study it and make a recommendation. Mayor Cummings closed the oepn meeting and announced the Council would go into executive session. 7 XXIII: EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Cummings called the Council into executive session as provided in the Open Meetings Law, V.T.C.S., Article 6252 -17, regarding pending or contemplated litigation with regard to Clark Field, the municipal airport. Mayor Cummings called the Council back into open session. Councilman Reynolds moved, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the following Resolution be passed and adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: All members present voted aye. NOES: None RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Tryggvi Helgason, who has been operating the Stephenville City airport under contract with the City of Stephenville, has abandoned such operation and according to sta- tements made by him has gone to Iceland. He left the airport building locked and same remained locked for two (2) days and no arrangements were made by him to keep the airport open by any agent or employee and the City of Stephenville was without air- port facilities for a period of two (2) days and Tryggvi Helgason violated his contract with the City of Stephenville in failing to discharge the responsibility and the duty to generally manage and supervise the airport facilities of the City and to perform those acts customary and proper for airport managers and supervisors, including the direction of all landing and the departure of planes, keeping all records required of governmental agencies and by any associations of which the airport is a member or affiliate. He failed to conduct the operations of said airport in accordance with any and all government regulations and the regulations imposed by the City of Stephenville and thereby created a hazard for air travelers and those designed to fly into the City of Stephenville and those who wished to fly out of the City of Stephenville. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the contract and lease made between the City of Stephenville under the authority of the City Council with Tryggvi Helgason and dated the 3rd day of June, 1982, is hereby terminated by the City Council and the Stephenville City Airport and the facilities thereof shall be repossed by the City of Stephenville. There being no other business to come before the City Council, Mayor Cummings adjourned the meeting at 9:50 p.m. a F. Cummings, Mayor ' ATTEST: city Secretary RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION AND ORDER CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A CITY OFFICERS' ELECTION. There came to be considered the returns of an election held on the 7th day of April, 1984, for the purpose of electing the hereinafter named officials, and it appearing from said returns, duly and legally made, that there were cast at said election 1, 554 valid and legal votes; that each of the candidates in said election received the following votes: CITY COUNCIL, PLACE 2: Larry Hammett -------- ;IW 7Z.5 Allen Horne--- - - - - -- -590 Mike Craft---- - - - - -- -215 Write- Ins------ - - - - -- 2 CITY COUNCIL, PLACE 4: William G. Brede ----- 856 Maxine Dameron ------- 665 CITY COUNCIL, PLACE 6: Ray Reynolds - - - - -- -1,247 Write - Ins---- - - - - -- 1 CITY COUNCIL, PLACE 8: Larry Tatum- - - - - -- -1,252 Write- Ins---- - - - - -- 6 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS: That said election was duly called; that notice of said election was given in accordance with law, and that said election was held in accordance with law, and that Larry Hammett was duly elected to City Council, Place 2; that William G. Brede was duly elected to City Council, Place 4; that Ray Reynolds was duly elected to City Council, Place 6; and Larry Tatum was duly elected to City Council, Place 8. Said above -named parties are hereby declared duly elected to said respective offices, subject to the taking of their oaths of office as provided by the laws of the State of Texas and the Charter of the City of Stephenville. It is further found and determined that i n order of this governing body that the Cit y ten notice of the date, place and subject bulletin board located in the City Hall, a the public, and said notice having been so posted continuously for at least 72 hours this meeting. accordance with the Secretary posted writ - of this meeting on the Place convenient to posted and remaining preceding the date of PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 12th day of April, 1984. Joe Cummin , Mayor ATTEST: i Secretary COPY j SPEED ZONE ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE ALTERING THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED I.1VITS 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 TUEP,OF, WITHIN THE CORPO%%TE LIMITS OF THE CITY Or STIEPH'_I1VLI LL AS SET OUT IN THE ORDINANCE: AND PROVIDING A P,ddA 'Y OF A FINE NOT TO EXCEED $200.00 FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE. WHEREAS, Section 167 and 169 of Article XIX, R.C.S. 6701d, Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways, provides that whenever the governing body of the City shall determine upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation that any prima facie speed there- in set forth is greater or less than is reasonable or sai`e unde_ the conditions found to exist at any intersection or other place or upon any part of a street or highway, with the City talcing into considera- tion the width and condition of the pavement and other circumstances on such portion of said street or highway, as well as the usual traffic thereon, said govern body may determine and declare a reasonable and safe prima facie speed limit thereat or thereon by the passage of an ordinance, which shall be effective when appropriate signs giving notice thereof are erected at such intersection or other place or part of the street or highway, now therefore, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of _ _STEPENV I I F , Texas:. Section 1. Upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation heretofore made as authorized by the provisions of Section 167 and 169 of Article XIX, R.C.S. 6701d, Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways, the following prima facie speed limits hereafter indicated for vehicles are hereby determined and declared to be reasonable and safe; and such speed limits are hereby fixed at the rate of speed indicated for vehicles traveling upon the named streets and 'highways, or parts thereof, described as follows: SPEED ZONE ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE ALTERING THE PRIM FACIE SPEED ESTABLISHED FOR VEIIICLES UNDEP THE PP.OViSIO'IS OF SECTION 167 AND 169 OF ARTICLE XIX, R.C.S. 0701d, UNIFORM ACT REGULATII:G TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAYS. UP00 THE BASIS OF AN E :;31NEZi1lNG AND TRAFFIC INVESTIGATi011 UPON CERTAIN STRE --TS AND IIIGI WAYS. OR PARTS T:PEPnOF, WITUIN THE C0.'.PO" TE LIMITS OF TUE CITY OF AS SET OUT IN TI12 ORDINANCE: AND PROVIDLIG A OF A FINE NOT TO EXCEED $200.00 FOR VIOLATIO;: Oc TEIS ORDINANCE. WHEREAS, Section 167 anti 169 of Article XIX, R.C.S. 67014. Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways, provides ti- at whenever the governing body of the City shall determine upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation that any prima facia: spec6 thcro- in set forth is greater or less than is reasonable or ::a'te under the conditions found to exist at acy intersection or othn.r Iaace cr upon any part of a street or highway, with the City taking into considera- tion the width and condition of the pavement and other circa:nstnn.ces on such portion of said street or highway, as wull as the usual traffic ticerecn, said govern body may determine and declare a reasonable and safe prime; facie speed limit thereat or thereon by the passage of an ordinance, which shall be effective when appropriate signs giving notice thereof are erected at such intersection or other place or part of the street or highway, now therefore, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of STEPHENVILLE . Texas: Section 1. Upon the basis of an engineerin; and traffic investigation heretofore made as authorized by the provisions of Section 167 and 169 of Article XIX, R.C.S. 6701d, Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on nigh:.•ays, the following prima facie speed limits hereafter indicated for vehicles are hereby determined and declared to be reasonable and safe; and such speed limits are hereby fixed at the rate of speed indicated for vehif�lea traveling upon the named streets and highways, or parts thereof, described as follows: TABULATION SHEET FOR OFFICIAL CANVASS OF VOTES CAST IN THE CITY OFFICERS° ELECTION IN THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, COUNTY OF ERATH, TEXAS, ON APRIL 7, 1984 CANDIDATES & POSITION CITY COUNCIL, PLACE 2 Larry Hammett Allen Horne Mike Craft - Write -Ins VOTES CAST �C91� .2 15 TOTAL VOTES Total Votes Cast - tr�* ak* vrar* �, r, t, t, t�**** ,t * *�� *t * *,r,th����a *tr,t * * * *,t CITY COUNCIL, PLACE 4 William G. Brede5 (� Maxine Damerson /pGjJ Write -Ins Total Votes Cast /N oZ CITY COUNCIL, PLACE 6 Ray Reynolds fdy 7 Write -Ins Total Votes Cast / CITY COUNCIL. PLACE 8 Larry Tatum Write -Ins Total Votes Cast l� M ,611:41LA 1 Chairman ofr vassing Board m3G 3.8 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 19 AND 20 OF THE 1974 STEPHENVILLE PLUMBING CODE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES THAT MAY BE IN CONFLICT WITH SUCH AMENDMENTS AND DECLARING THAT EMERGENCY AND PRO- VIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE: SECTION 19.4.3B Water Pipes in Concrete: Water pipes placed in concrete slab foundations, concrete or block walls or similar locations shall be wrapped to prevent direct contact with concrete. Such wrapping shall be a foam rubber type insulation or similar material which will provide at least 3/8 inch annular space around the entire circumference of the pipe. SECTION 19.4.12 Water Supply Control: An approved ball type valve shall be installed in the water service pipe on the pro- perty side of the meter and shall be protected by an approved enclosure which has no less than a 5 inch opening throughout its entire depth. Such enclosure shall have a removable cover. SECTION 19.5.2 Relief Valve Discharge: The discharge pipe from the temperature and relief valve shall be the same size as the outlet of the valve and shall continue undiminished in size to its termination. This pipe shall be installed to a grade that will allow the entire line to be drained and shall extend to a point outside the building approximately 12 inches above ground. The discharge pipe shall be of type "R" or "L" copper or steel pipe with approved fittings. Any deviation from this provision must be approved by the Plumbing Inspector. Relief valve discharge piping for replacement water heaters may be routed through the attic if necessary. SECTION 20.2.7 Buildinq Sewer to Sewer Tap Connections: Where connections between the building sewer and sewer tap are made with adapters and where the settling of fill may cause a misaligned joint, then such joint shall be provided with a concrete pad to support the connection. Such concrete pad shall rest on undisturbed earth or sufficiently compacted fill and be of sufficient size to support the connection. The above amendments to Sections 19 and 20 of the 1974 Stephenville Plumbing Code will become effective on all plumbing permits issued on or after the 1st day of May, 1984. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 12th day of April, 1984. Ma)oi Joe F. -Cummings ATTEST: "City Secretary J'�9'3/f C -1 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE DENYING THE PROPOSED CHANGED RATE SCHEDULES AND SERVICE REGULATIONS OF TEXAS UTILITIES ELECTRIC COMPANY, PROVIDING CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH SAID COMPANY'S RATE SCHEDULES AND SERVICE REGULATIONS MAY BE CHANGED, MODIFIED, AMENDED OR WITHDRAWN, FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE IS PASSED IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Gr,rY OF STEPHENVILLE , TEXAS: SECTION 1. That the proposed changed rate schedules and service regulations filed with the Governing Body of this municipality by Texas Utilities Electric Company on March 9, 1984, are hereby denied and disapproved, and Texas Utilities Electric Company shall continue to provide electric service within this municipality in accordance with its rate schedules and service regulations in effect within this municipality on March 9, 1984, until such time as said rate schedules and service regulations may be changed, modified, amended or withdrawn with the approval of the Governing Body of this municipality. SECTION 2. Nothing in this Ordinance contained shall be construed now or hereafter as limiting or modifying in any manner, the right and power of the Governing Body of this municipality under the law to regulate the rates and charges of Texas Utilities Electric Company. SECTION 3. That it is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at which this Ordinance is passed is open to the public and as required by law and that public notice of the time, place and purpose of said meeting was given as required. SECTION 4. That an emergency exists necessitating the suspension of any rule requiring multiple readings of this Ordinance and all multiple readings of this Ordinance are hereby waived; this Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED at a Regular Meeting of the CITY COUNCIL of the CITY OF STEPHENVILLE , Texas, on this the 1201 day o APRIL , 1944. ATTEST: Secretary Mayor