HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-05-01 - Special City CouncilStephenville, Texas
May 1, 1970
The City Council met in a called meeting on the above date with Mayor Skipper presiding
and the following council members present: Don Metsgar, Garland Loudermilk, Doug
Smithey, W. M. Irwin, Jack Curtis, Toby Stone and Mrs. Fred McCleskey.
Mr. W. T.. Culpepper appeared before the council stating that he is interested in
developing a "housing for the elderly" project. Mr. Culpepper -has an option on the
Long Hotel, bus station, and Texaco Service Station property. This property is
suitable for this type development.
Mr. Edd Brooks stated that the proposed housing is for persons over 62 years old and
are on a limited income.
Councilwoman McCleskey reported that she has visited similar facilities in Ether cities
and they are very nice.
Mr. Dick Harbin stated that the development would be owned by the city and be operated
by an appointed Housing Authority such Housing Authority would be appointed by the
City Council. The project will pay utility bills and a flat fee in line of taxes.
This to be paid for out of rentals and Federal subsidy funds.
It was reported that to enter into -the project would require council action to adopt
a resolution creating the Housing Authority.
It was moved by Councilman Smithey, seconded by Councilman Curtis, to authorize Mr.
W. T. Culpepper to proceed with preliminary plans for Housing Project for the elderly.
with no obligations to the City Council. Motion carried unanimously. -
It was moved by Councilwoman McCleskey, seconded by Councilman Loudermilk, that the
�— clause containing deed restrictions on the golf course not be changed. Motion carried
unanimously.
There being
the Mayor's
no other business at this time, the council stood adjourned, subject to
call.
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