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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-12-01 - Regular City Council36 Stephenville, Texas December 1, 1970 The City Council met in a regular meeting on the above date with Mayor Skipper pre- TI, siding and the following council members present: Don Metsgar, Garland Loudermilk, Doug Smithey, W. M. Irwin, Jack Curtis, Toby Stone and Mrs. Fred McCleskey. Others present were: Director of Public Works Gann, Director of Parks Isham, Fire Marshall Ferguson, Chief Cornell and City Attorney Chandler. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. Mr. Leslie Cox of Gulf States United Telephone Co. appeared before the Council stating that the company plans to bury cable on Harbin Dr. and requests permission to place the cable on city right of way property. It was moved by Councilman Irwin seconded by Councilman Stone to refer this to the street committee and the committee be authorized to take the necessary action. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Metsgar had nothing to report. Councilman Smithey reported that the Library Board has recommended the City hire Mrs. Purvis, who has several years experience, for City Librarian. It was moved by Councilman Smithey seconded by Councilman Loudermilk to hire Mrs. Purvis beginning January 1, 1971 at a salary of $300.00 per month. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Smithey reporting for the Cemetary Committee stated this committee has the following recommendations i 1. Increase the price of. grave spaces -to $200.00 each. 2. Put $50.00 from sale of each grave space into the General Fund and $150.00 into a saving account, thereby creating an eventual perpetual care cemetary. 3. Limit the development of cemetary land to one acre at a time. This was discussed and agreed to make a further study before any action taken. Councilwoman McCleskey reported that building and senior citizens center. Councilwoman McCleskey also reported window glass and some paint. It was Councilman Irwin to purchase the nec Center. Motion carried unanimously. there has been large attendance aTthe recreation The Arts and Crafts sale was a great success. that the Cornelia Graves Building is in need of moved by Councilwoman McCleskey seconded by =ssary materials for repairs at Cornelia Graves, Director of Parks reported the need to refinish the gym floor and install paneling in the lobby at the recreation hall. There are funds to purchase the material in the Arts and Crafts Fund. It may be necessary to hire some labor to install the paneling. It was moved by Councilwoman McCleskey seconded by Councilman Irwin to authorize the Park Committee to go ahead with the repairs at the recreation building. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Curtis reported that the Sanitation Committee met and HevE no recommendation on the exclusive franchise for trash hauling service. The Committee will continue to work on this. i Councilmen Loudermilk and Stone had nothing to report. Councilman Irwin requested that the council waiio *'improvements at the airport until the county officials take office in January, then try to get some help from the county, on the caliche work at the airport. Mayor reported that he has received criticism as a result of a speech made by a representative of Hunter Associates at the Chamber of Commerce breakfast. The Mayor read a letter that was written to the School Board stating that the City Council is not making an attempt to run the business of the School Board. It was moved by Councilman Curtis seconded by Councilman- Smithey to authorize the Mayor to sign a lease on a tract of land 150 feet by 150 feet to the Federal Government for a weather station. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Councilman Metsgar seconded by Councilman Irwin to adopt an ordinance providing for the approval of the agreement between the State of Texas and the City of Stephenville for the installation, construction, existence, use, operation, and maint- enance of Highway signal projects at the intersection of U.S. 377 and S.H. 108 and intersection of Loop 195 and Baxter street. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Councilman Metsgar seconded by Councilman Curtis to run some additional water line at the museum on east Washington street. Motion carried. The following recommendations were made by the Zoning Commission and Adjustment Board: That zoning be changed from Business 2 to Residence 1 of property known as Morgan subdivision of lot 1, block 94, City Addition and described as follows: Beginning at corner of north 011ie street and Lingleville road, then east to lot line of lot 1, block 94, City Addition, then south to west Park street, then west to north 011ie street, and north to place of beginning. 7 Also that Zoning Ordinance be amended as follows: Accessory buildings shall not exceed 400 square feet of floor area, excluding garages and servants quarter. For further information see section 11, paragraph 7 of the Zoning Ordinance. It was agreed to publish the ro er notice and hold a p p public hearing on Tuesday, January 5, 1971, at 7 o'clock P.M. There were two preliminary plats for subdivision presented. It was pointed out that these plats have been approved by the Planning Commission. It was moved by Councilman Loudermilk seconded by Councilman Stone to approve the pre - liminary plats of South Tanglewood Additon and West Dale Addition. Motion carried un- animously. The following bids received for Police cars: Dwain Bruner Chevrolet Co. Net difference - -2 cars $4,352.00 Herrin Motor Co. (Ford) Net difference - -2 cars ,%3,417.44 The following bids received for back hoe: Sanders Tractor Supply Net difference $8,300.00 Hook Bros. Ford Tractor Sales Net difference $8,092.25 Village Creek Equipment Co. Net difference $8,500.00 The Back hoe bids were refered to the Sanitation Committee. Councilman Metsgar reported that it was agreed to rotate the liability insurance on city owned equipment. It was moved by Councilman Metsgar seconded by Councilman Smithey that the Brauer Agency be awarded the liability insurance on city equipment for the coming year. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved ay Councilwoman McCleskey seconded by Councilman Irwin that Senior Citizens e be allowed to run concrete slab for the purpose of shuffle board. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Councilman Irwin seconded by Councilwoman McCleskey that a $50.00 petty cash fund be set up for Director of Parks. All other money to be turned into the City Hall. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Metsgar seconded by Councilman Irwin to accept the bid of Herrin Motor Company for two new Ford cars for police dept. Motion carried unanimously. There being no other.business at this time, the council Mayor's call. ATTEST: C Secretary stood adjourned, subject to the f Mayor �—