HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-10-27 - Special City CouncilStephenville, Texas
October 27, 1967
The -City Council met in a called meeting on the above"date with Mayor Arthur presiding
and the following Council members present: Mrs. Doyle White, Garland Loudermilk, Charles
Riggins, W. M. Irwin, Raymond Anderson, and Mrs. Fred McCleskey.
Mayor stated that the purpose of this meeting is to discuss the calling of an election
on the l% city sales tax. There are several cities in this area calling elections
on December 5 on the sales tax proposition.
The Council members discussed the 1% sales tax with the result that all members favor
this tax; but some think that the election shoyrd not be called at this time.
It was moved by Councilman Riggins and seconded by Councilwoman McCleskey to adopt
an ordinance ordering a special election to be bold in the City of Stephenville, Texas
on the question of the adoption of a -1% local sales and use tax within the City:
designating the day of the election and polling place; appointing election officials
therefor; providing: that all duly qualified resident electors shall be qualified
to vote; prescribing form of ballot;providing for notice of election; containing
other provisions relating to said election; providing for severability; and declaring
emergency. A vote was called for with the result of three for and three against
adoption of above ordinance. The Mayor voted for adoption of the ordinance. The
motion carried by a vote of four for and three against.
Councilman Irwin asked to go on record as being in favor of the 1% sales tax, but
against calling the election at this time.
The Council discussed the use of tokens that were purchased by the downtown merchants
association for use in the parking meters. These tokens were delivered to the local
bank.
There being no other business at this time, the Council stood adjourned subject to
the Mayor's, call.
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