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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-04-05 - Regular City CouncilEM Stephenville, Texas A Aril 5, 1966. The City Council met in regular meeting on the above date with Mayor Arthur presiding and the following councilmen present: Robert Herrin, Mrs. Doyle White, Roy Swain, Chas. Riggins, Bill Christian, Telefus B. Cawyer and Mrs. Fred McCloskey. Others present were Dir. of Public Wks. Gann, Street Supt. Collins, Dir. of Parks Grooms, Fire Marshal Ferguson and City Atty.Chandler. Minutes of previous meetings were read and approved. Mr. Dan Malone appeared before the Council asking that the street west of the Dairy Queen property be closed. The Council referred this to the Street Committee for study and to report back to the Council. Mr. Thurman Fitzgerald, representing Merchants Activity Committee, appeared be- fore the Council asking that the merchants be allowed to hold the annual sidewalk sale on the first Monday in May. It was moved by Councilman Riggins, seconded by Councilwoman McCloskey, that the merchants be given permission to hold the sidewalk sale in May. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Dan Almon appeared before the Council to present a resolution directing the giving notice of intention to issue refunding bonds. It was moved by,Councilman Christian, seconded by Councilman Herrin, to adopt a resolution giving notice of in- tention to issue refunding bonds. Motion carried unanimously (said resolution being attached to and becoming a part of these minutes). Councilman Herrin reported the problem of replacing one of the policemen has worked itself out since the man has asked to be relieved of his duties. There has been only one applicant for this job and he is awaiting release from the doctor be- fore he can go to work. Councilman Cawyer reported that the operator of the Sewer Plant is on a salary of x$240.00 per month. Mr. Cawyer feels this is a very low salary for this job and would like to increase the salary if possible. It was pointed out that the Sewer Plant Operator has use of the sewer plant land to graze cattle or lease out as he sees fit. After discussion, it was agreed to consider a raise for the operator when next budget is made. Councilman Cawyer also stated there is an increasing number of accidents happen - ing at the intersection of Tarleton and Graham Streets, that something needs to be done to correct this. The Mayor read a. letter from Dr. J. C. Terrell about the recent stopped up sewer line at the hospital. Dr. Terrell feels this is caused by the City sewer lines being overloaded. Mr. Gann stated that the City sewer lines in that area are handling a large load but the recent trouble was caused by stopped up lines at the curb. Councilwoman McCloskey reported that Mr. Burgan is ill and not able to return to work. His sick leave is about used up. There is a need to hire someone to work at the park. Recreation Director Grooms stated that it may be possible to hire Charles Lowery to work at the park at the same salary as Mr. Burgan was drawing. Councilwoman McCloskey also repo�trted that all concrete floors in the Recreation Building painted, the new ballfield being built, and painting of the swim- ming pool started. The plans are to open the pool May 1st. It'was moved by Councilwoman McCloskey, seconded by Councilman Cawyer, to in- stall two signs directing persons to the City Park. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Councilman Swain, seconded by Councilman Christian $1.50 per hour for common labor. Motion carried unanimously, to pay The Mayor reported the Jaycees have asked for Mercury Vapor lights to be in- y stalled at the Jaycee Park. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Riggins, / seconded by Councilman Christian, to install the necessary Mercury Vapor lights at the Jaycee Park. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Riggins, seconded by Councilman Herrin, to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION Resolved, that the North 20 feet of West McKeown Street running along the South line of Block 56,of the College View Addition, in the City of Stephenville, and run- ning from the West line of North Lillian Avenue to the East Line of North Garfield Avenue, is hereby declared to be a public street of the City of Stephenville and the action taken by this Council to vacate this portion of West McKeown Street and to declare same abandoned as a street is hereby cancelled; it is further resolved that this restoration of said portion of West McKeown Street to a street does not in any way obligate the City of Stephenville to, at this time, maintain this area for street purposes; this action to await further decision of the Street Committee of this Council. Motion for the above resolution carried. 0 It was reported that the Santa Fe Railroad and the City plan to work next week on the drainage problem at Methodist Branch and the railroad. It is hoped this will be completed in a few days. The Council discussed the sewer charge being placed on property owners who rent a room. At present a charge of .25¢ per room per month is being made. Some persons; object to this charge. It was agreed to contact other cities to find how they handle such situations. A letter, signed by Mrs. M. M. Latta, was read. This was a request that the Council pass an ordinance prohibiting the throwing of circulars into yards, also ask that property owners be forced to clean up vacant lots. No 'action taken at this time. It was moved by Councilman Swain, seconded by Councilman Cawyer, to adopt the following resolution:` RESOLUTION Resolved, that the Stephenville State Bank be authorized to place two metal poles in line with existing parking meters on the East side of South Columbia Street, one pole to be located behind the Bingham King property, the other pole by Stephen- ville State Bank property, the electrical conduits, closed circuitETV lines and pneumatic tubes to be hung to such metal poles with at least 14 feet clearance above the present driveway of said Bingham King property. Motion for the above resolution carried unanimously. It was moved by Councilman Christian, seconded by Councilman Riggins, that as per letter of request, the Stephenville Public Library "herceforth be known as the City- County Library of Erath County end of City of'Stephenville, a supervising group of "eight members to be known as a Board of Trustees has been set up and will meet quarterly. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Christian, seconded by Councilman Cawyer, to auth- orize R. Y. Gann to delegate persons who will receive free water as compensation for extra work in the Water Department. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Councilman Cawyer, seconded by Councilman Riggins, to extend the time on Barham & Lockhart contract on water line extension for a period of 10 years. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Arthur appointed Councilmen Riggins, Swain and Councilwoman White as a committee to canvass the results of the City Election. This committee reported the election returns in order. The.candidates received the following votes: Mayor: Jack Arthur, 454 votes. Councilman, Place 2: Mrs. Doyle White, 450 votes. Councilman, Place 4: Chas. Riggins, 456 votes. Councilman, Place 5 (unexpired l year term), W. M. Irwin, 303 votes. Jesse M. Sexton, 160 votes. Councilman, Place 6: Bill Christian, 166 votes. Raymond Anderson, 292 votes. Councilman, Place 8: Mrs. Fred McCloskey, 446 votes. It was moved by Councilman Riggins, seconded by Councilman Cawyer, that the re- port of the committee be accepted and the payroll for holding the election be approved. Motion carried. Place 2 Mrs. The candidates receiving the highest number of votes being: Mayor Jack Arthur; Anderson; and DPlace W8iMrs.PFred McCloskey. ThesePcandidatesMwerewdeclared elected. A motion put to a vote carried unanimously. The Council was presented some recommendations of the Zoning Commission & Ad- justment Board. It was agreed to defer action until Tuesday, April 15th, when the Council will meet in a called meeting. There being no'other business at this time, to the Mayorts call. ATTEST: y acre ary. '— the Council stood adjourned oubject. ayor. t CERTIFICATE FOR RESOLUTION Yw.m �r.rnt mow. m� -'n n..n rnw THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF ERATH CITY OF STEPHENVILLE We, the undersigned officers of said City, hereby certify as follows: 1. The City Council of said City convened in N4__en- MEETING ON THE 5th DAY OF APRIL, 1966, at the City Hall, and the roll was called of the duly constituted officers and members of said City Council, to -wit: Rex H. Cates, City Secretary Jack Arthur, Mayor Bill Christian Charles Riggins Roy Swain, Jr. Hubert Darby Mrs. Doyle White Mrs. Fred McClesky Tc��rtis CgwV�� and all of said persons were present, except the following absentees: thus constituting a Aorum. Whereupon, among other business, the following was transacted at said Meeting: a written RESOLUTION DIRECTING GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE REFUNDING BONDS was duly introduced for the consideration of said City Council and read in full. It was then duly moved and seconded that said Resolution be adopted; and, after due discussion, said motion, carrying with it the adoption of said Resolution, prevailed and carried by the following vote: AYES: All members of said City Council shown present above voted "Aye ". NOES: None. 2. That a true, full, and correct copy of the aforesaid Resolution adopted at the Meeting described in the above and foregoing paragraph is attached to and follows this Certificate; that said Resolution has been duly recorded in said City Council's minutes of said Meeting; that the above and foregoing paragraph is a true, full, and correct excerpt from said City Council's minutes of said Meeting pertaining to the adoption of said Resolution; that the persons named in the above and foregoing para- graph are the duly chosen, qualified, and acting officers and members of said City Council as indicated therein; and that each of the officers and members of said City Council was duly and sufficiently notified officially and personally, in advance, of the time, place, and purpose of the afore- said meeting, and that said Resolution would be introduced and considered for adoption at said Meeting, and each of said officers and members consented, in advance, to the holding of said Meeting for such purpose. 3. That the Mayor of said City has approved, and hereby approves, the aforesaid Resolution; that the Mayor and the City Secretary of said City have duly signed said Resolution; and that the Mayor and the City Secretary of said City hereby declare that their signing of this Certificate shall constitute the signing of the attached and following copy of said Resolution for all purposes. SIGNED AND SEALED the 5th day of April, 1966. (SEAL) tary - Mayor RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE GIVING OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE REFUNDING BONDS THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF ERATH WHEREAS, the City of Stephenville, Texas, has outstanding $274,000 of City of Stephenville Waterworks Improvement Warrants, Series 1964, more fully described in the form of notice hereinafter set out; and WHEREAS, the City Council deems it advisable that Refunding Bonds be issued in lieu of said outstanding Warrants; and WHEREAS, it is considered to be to the best interest of the City to issue such Refunding Bonds; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE: 1. That the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized and directed to publish in a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Stephenville, Texas, a notice of the City's intention to issue Refunding Bonds; that said notice be published in accordance with law for a period of time required by law; that said notice be substantially in words and figures as follows, to -wit: "NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE REFUNDING BONDS /oy-t-11 NOTICE IS hereby given that on the 3a�& day of May , 1966, the City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas, will pass an ordinance authorizing the issuance of Refunding Bonds, in the amount of $274,000, bearing interest at a rate not to exceed 4 -1/2% per annum, maturing serially in such installments and during such years as may be determined by the City Council, the maximum maturity or final maturity to be not later than 1981, for the purpose of taking up, cancelling, refunding and in lieu of a like amount of interest bearing time warrants described as follows: City of Stephenville Waterworks Improvement Warrants, Series 1964, _dated September 1, 1964, numbered 1 through 274, in the aggre- gate amount of $274,000, bearing interest at the rate of 4 -3/4% per annum and maturing serially on September 1 in each of the years 1971 through 1973, and 1975 through 1981. The notice is given in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 163, Acts of the Regular Session of the Forty Second Legislature. Given pursuant to an order passed by the City Council. Jack Arthur Mayor City of Stephenville, Texas." 2. That the Mayor be authorized, ordered and directed to do any and all things necessary or convenient to carry out the provisions of this order. 3. That the Resolution6directing the giving of notice of intention to issue refunding bonds passed on October 19, 1965, and February 15, 1966, are hereby rescinded and repealed. C. H. MAGUIRE, JR. President STEPHENVILLE, TEXA6 April 2, 1966 Honorable Mayor & City Council City of Stephenville Stephenville, Texas Dear Mayor & City Council: As most of you know, our bank is at present constructing a drive -in motor bank facility on the corner of College and Columbia. The present State Statutes require that such banking facilities wh6n not adjacent to present bank domocile is constructed that such facility will be connected by a pneumatic tube. We took bids on placing this pneumatic tube underground, and the cost for this alone would have been $4,000.00. For this reason, we have found it necessary to go overhead with the tube. Our plans and specifications call for two metal poles to be approximately_ in line with the parking meters. One pole will be in front of the Bingham- King property approximately 8 feet North of the South boundary line of such property. The other pole will be opposite the bank building property near the basement hatch. Both of these poles will be placed in concrete under the best construction principals. They will be guyed in place by a parallel wire 3 foot from poles. The wire will also be in line with the parking meters. The electrical conduits, close circuit TV lines and pneumatic tubes will be hung on these metal poles, with at least 14 feet clearance above the present driveway on the Bingham -King property. In applying for our building permit, it was suggested that a letter of this type be presented to the City Council for your permanent records and that the Honorable Mayor & City Council -Page 2- April 2, 1966 City Council in turn, pass a resolution authorizing the two poles, guys, and tubing placed in and above the sidewalk area as above outlined. Your prompt attention to this will be greatly appreciated. Very truly yours, C' C. H.Mag 're jr. President CHM /ja To the Stephenville City Council: will you please see that the Stephenville Public Library is formally recorded in your minutes as the City- County Library of Erath County and of Stephenville. Ever since the Public Library has been receiving any support at all from public funds, we have invited representatives from the Commissioners' Court and the City Council to meet with our super- visory committee. Mr. Luther Pack has been appointed from the Commissioners' Court and Mr. Charles Riggins from the City Council, to be re- appointed or replaced according to their elective place on the Court and Council. To provide a balance of men and women on the Board and to provide wider representation, Rufus Higgs Jr. from the press and Joseph Chandler, an interested citizen and a lawyer, have agreed to serve with these men and the present committee. The supervisory group will then be known as a Board of Trustees with the following members: Joseph Chandler Rufus Higgs, Jr. Charles Riggins Luther Pack Mrs, Joe Frey Mrs, Edwin Keller Mrs, B.I. Trewitt Mrs. Carl Golwick with the Librarian, Mrs. John Moody, meeting with the group. The Board will meet quarterly at the Library and will file its bylaws with the city and county. (Copy to-Commissioners' Court) April 61 1966 v