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City of Stephenville - City Council
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013 — 5:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas, convened on May 14, 2013, at 5:30 p.m., in the
Council Chambers at Stephenville City Hall, 298 West Washington Street, for the purpose of a Special Council
Meeting, 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
Jerry K. Weldon II
Mayor Pro-Tem
Malcolm Cross
Council members
Joe Cude
Doug Svien
Alan Nix
Brady Pendleton
Martha Taylor
Scott Evans
Absent
Russ McDanel
Others Attending
Mark A. Kaiser, City Administrator
Randy Thomas, City Attorney
Cindy L. Stafford, City Secretary
Call to Order. The meeting of the Stephenville City Council was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, by Mayor Weldon.
II. Announce Stage 1 Drought Conditions.
Mayor Weldon stated that pursuant to the City of Stephenville Code of Ordinances Chapter
51, Section 16, as Mayor, I initiate Stage 1, Mild Water Shortage Conditions of the water
conservation plan; therefore, specifically announcing Chapter 51.17 (A)(3)(a) whereby:
"Customers are requested to voluntarily conserve water and limit irrigation of landscaped
areas to two days per week. The days of the week are left up to the customers."
III. COPS (Community Oriented Policing Services) Grant
MOTION by Alan Nix, second by Joe Cude, to authorize the application for a COPS grant to
assist in funding a second school resource officer. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote.
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IV. Environmental Committee Report by Chairman Joe E. Cude
Joe Cude reported that he had met with Jim Brewer, Site Manager, and other
representatives of Progressive Waste Solutions and discussed a variety of issues and
concerns. Cude explained corrective action that has been taken with respect to equipment
management and scheduling of routes. Other items discussed were curbside bulky item
pickup, timing of commercial routes, disposal of electronic items, and smaller polycarts for
elderly patrons.
V. Recognize Joe E. Cude, Outgoing Council Member
Each council member was given the opportunity to make comments to Joe Cude.
Mayor Weldon then read the following resolution from the State of Texas House of
Representatives, House Resolution No. 1863.
WHEREAS, Dr. Joe E. Cude is concluding his tenure as a member of the Stephenville City
Council in May 2013, drawing to a close eight years of distinguished service in local
government; and
WHEREAS, after winning election to the city council in 2001, Dr. Cude completed an initial
four-year term, and voters returned him to office in 2009 for a second term; he helped
guide Stephenville during a period of considerable growth and economic development, and
he played an influential role in the effort to upgrade the city's water infrastructure and
resources, including the development of a new 50-year plan, and to improve roads and
expand emergency services and public parks; moreover, he held the postof mayor pro-tem
for a year during 2004 and 2005; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Cude has drawn on a broad range of experience in his work as an elected
official; a mathematics professor atTarleton State Universityfrom 1972 until his retirement
in 2001, he was the head of the math department for more than two decades and chaired
many faculty committees; he holds a bachelor's degree from Southwest Texas State
University and master's and doctoral degrees from The University of Texas at Austin; and
WHEREAS, a resident of Stephenville for more than 40 years, Dr. Cude has shared his time
and talents with numerous organizations, including the United Way, Stephenville Senior
Citizens Advisory Board, Texas A&M University System employee benefits advisory
committee, and the advisory committee to the Area Agency on Aging operated bythe North
Central Texas Council of Governments; he currently serves as the president ofTSU Retirees,
a substitute driver for Meals on Wheels, and a valued member of Harvey Baptist Church,
where he teaches Sunday School; in all his endeavors, he has enjoyed the love and support
of his wife, Pat; and
WHEREAS, Joe Cude has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to his community, and
his desire to help others and to work toward the greater good has set an inspiring example
for his fellow citizens.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby commends Dr. Joe E. Cude on his exemplary service as a member of the
Stephenville City Council and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Dr. Cude
as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Mayor Weldon presented Joe Cude with a plaque recognizing his service on the Stephenville
City Council during the years 2009 to 2013.
Joe Cude thanked the citizens of Stephenville for the opportunity to serve and thanked the
council members for their kind words.
VI. Oath of Office of New Council Members
City Secretary, Cindy Stafford, administered the oath of office to Casey Hogan, Place 1;
Doug Svien, Place 3; Brady Pendleton, Place 5; and Martha Taylor, Place 7.
VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION. At 6:00 p.m.Mayor Weldon recessed the open portion of the
meeting, and council went into executive session in compliance with the provisions of the
Texas Open Meetings Law, Subchapter D, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes,
Annotated, in accordance with Sec. 551.072 Deliberations about Real Property and Sec.
551.087 Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
A. Lot 2A, Block 55, City Addition, Stephenville, Erath County, Texas
B. 20.811 acres, William Motley Survey, Stephenville, Erath County, Texas
Council reconvened in open session at 6:55 p.m.
Vill. Action taken on matters discussed in executive session (if necessary)
MOTION by Alan Nix, second by Scott Evans, to authorize staff to proceed with the
purchase of Lot 2A, Block 55, City Addition. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote.
IX. Adjourn
MOTION by Scott Evans, second by Martha Taylor, to adjourn the meeting.
MOTION CARRIED and the meeting was adjourned at 6:56 p.m.
Q . L1
Jerry K. Idon II, Mayor
ATTEST:
Cindy L. St ford, City Se ary
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