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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-09-03 - Regular City CouncilStephenville, Texas September 3, 1968 The City Council met in a regular meeting on the above date with Mayor Arthur presiding and the following council members present: Robert Herrin, Don Metsgar, Garland Loudermilk, Charles Riggins, W. M. Irwin, Telefus Cawyer, Raymond Anderson, and Mrs. Fred McCleskey. Others present were Director of Public Works Gann, Fire Marshall Ferguson, Chief Cornell and City Attorney Chandler. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. Mr. Carl Chumney appeared before the council and presented plans for remodeling the Post Office building for use as a library. The plans are being presented for approval before the final specifications are made. It was moved by Councilman Riggins, seconded by Councilwoman McCleskey, that approval be given on the plans, Mr. Chumney to prepare the specifications and advertise for bids. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmen Metsgar and Riggins had nothing to report. ' Councilwoman McCleskey reported that the summer programs have been completed and a large attendance at all activities of the recreation departement. Councilmen Loudermilk, Anderson and Cawyer had nothing to report. Councilman Irwin reported that some additional paving has been done since the last meeting, and there are still lots of streets in need of repairs. Councilman Herrin reported that the Law and Order Committee are working on getting a traffic signal installed at intersection of Morgan Mill road and Highway 281. It was moved by Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Irwin, to advertise for bids for two police cars. Bids to be submitted to trade in two 1968 model Chevrolets and to trade in one 1968 and one 1964 model Chevrolet. It was moved by Councilman Loudermilk, seconded by Councilman Riggins to adopt the following ordinance. ORDINANCE That the Tax Rate in the City of Stephenville for the year 1968 is hereby fixed;at $1.60 (one dollar sixty cents) on. the one hundred dollar valuation of an property by law and ordinance of said city, and which tax is hereby appor ioned to various funds of the city as follows: General Fund ------------------------- $ .65 Band-- ----------- ------------- - - --- -- .01 Park--- ----- ----- --------- ----- - - - - -- .30 Street Lighting---------------- - - - - -- .08 R & B Fund---- -------- ------ --- - - - - -- .24 Airport Fund---- ---- --- ---- ---- - - -- -- .06 Cemetary ----- ------ ----- ------- - - -- -- .06 Civil Defense------------------ - - - - -- .01 Airport Bonds, 1960---------- - - - - -- .01 Airport Warrants, 1960--------- - - - - -- .03 Sewer Bonds, 1955-------------- - - - - -- .15 Total ----------- $1.60 That this ordinance be in full force and effect after its passage. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Loudermilk, seconded by Councilman Riggins, to adopt the 1968 -1969 budget. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Councilman Riggins, seconded by Councilman Anderson, that Dr. Leon M. Altaras be appointed City Health Officer for a two year period. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Councilman Irwin, seconded by Councilman Loudermilk, to authorize the Mayor to sign a letter authorizing the State Health Dept. to consult with Homer Hunter Associates and Gassner- Nathan - Browne- Seabrook, Inc., in preparing an application for urban planning assistance. Motion carried unanimously. The council discussed bids for new air conditioning equipment for the City Hall. It was agreed to wait for some additional bids. The following bids received for fire truck chassis. White Motor Co. - - - - -- -Dodge two ton ------------------- $3,956.77 Jones Chevrolet Co.- - -1968 Truck price---------- - - - - -- 3,685.45 Subject to price increase, if any, for 1969 model truck. It was moved by Councilman Irwin, seconded by Councilman Riggins, to authorize the Fire Committee to consider the bids and to purchase the truck best suited for their needs. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Councilman Metsgar, seconded by Councilman Riggins, to transfer $5,000.00 from the General Fund to Special Fire Department Fund. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Councilman Irwin, seconded by Councilman Herrin, to 'transfer $2,000.00 from the General Fund to Special Fund for air conditioning equip- ment for the City Hall. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Councilwoman McCleskey, seconded by Councilman Herrin, to transfer $3,000.00 from the General Fund to the Park Fund. Motion carried unannimously. It was moved by Councilman Irwin, seconded by Councilwoman McCleskey, to transfer $5,000.00 from the General Fund to the R & B Fund. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Irwin reported that the deeds are ready to secure right of way for West Frey St. and attempts have been made to contact the property owners. Dr. James E. Peavy, M.D,, M.P.H. Commissioner of Health State Department of Health Austin, Texas 78701 Dear Doctor Ppavy: This is to inform you that the "ty council of Stephenville Texas, at a regular, or called, meeting gn September 3, 1968 7 has duly selected Homer A, Hunter Associates and Gasoner-N4thanrftowne, Seabrook, Inc. as consultants to aid this city in preparing an application for urban planning assistance to be submitted to yopm department, We herewith authorize you to consult with Homer A. Hunter Associates, 5630 Yale Blvd., Dallas, Texas, 75206, in our behalf, on the planning assistance application. ATTEST: _gWSKCRETARY The City Secretary reports that several people were wanting to lease the City property along the Bosque River between East Washington Street and East Long Street. After some disc -mssion, it was moved by Councilman Metsgar and seconded by Councilman Riggins that the City lease to Mr. E. V. Gregory, for one year, said land described above and beginning September 9, 1968 to September 9, 1969 for the sum of $35.00 (thirty five) dollars with the understanding that the City reserves the right to forfeit said lease upon a reasonable notice and the City will make an adjustment for the balance of,th6 lease year. E. V. Gregory Less( 1 1 -Zit 5ecretary - -- - City of Stephenville, Lessor l - ;,.The,--Council was presented a report of the Zoning Commission and Adjustment Board. The Board made the following recomendations,: That the north part of lot 2, block 34, South Side Addition be rezoned from Residence 1 to Residence 2. That the Tanglewood Addition be zoned as Residence 1. The above recomendations were made by unanimous vote of the Zoning Commission and Adjustment Board, It was moved by Councilman Irwin, seconded by Councilman Herrin, to approve the recomendations of the Zoning Commission and Adjustment Board. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Councilman Irwin, seconded by Councilman Loudermilk, to adopt the Subdivision ordinance. Motion carried. (Said ordinance being attached to and becoming a part of these minutes). It was moved by Councilwoman McCleskey, seconded by Councilman Irwin that Rex H. Cates be appointed administrative officer of the subdivision ordinance. Motion carried. The council discussed the city streets that have been paved, new additions that have not stood up. The street department was asked to determine the location and amount of streets in the above mentioned condition and report to the council. The council discussed the proposal to lease city owned land east of the Bosque between East Washington and East Long Streets. The council asked person interested in leasing the land to make an offer to the city. There being no other business at this time, the council stood adjourned, subject to the Mayor's call. ayor ATT��� Cit e eta 121.