HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-08-06 - Special City CouncilStephenville, Texas
August 6, 1966.
The City Council met in called meeting on this date with Mayor Arthur presiding
and the following councilmen present: Mrs. Doyle White, Roy Swain, Chas. Riggins,
Raymond Anderson and Telefus B. Cawyer.
Mayor Arthur reported that one reason for this meeting is to discuss the proposed
budget for the coming budget year. The Director of Finance discussed the proposed
budget for each department and asked if there were any questions about any portion of
such budget. It was moved by Councilman Swaih, seconded by Councilwoman White, that
the budget be approved on a tentative basis and the following notice be run in the
local newspaper. That the budget be finally acted upon at the regular meeting time in
September.
NOTICE
The Annual Budget of the City of Stephenville, Texas, has been prepared and filed
with the City Secretary for approval by the Council. This is to notify that the City
Council will meet on the 6th day of September, 1966, at the City Hall in the City of
Stephenville, Texas, at 7 :00 otclock P. M., to hear any or all protests why such budget
shall not be accepted and approved.
Mayor Arthub reported that he and Mr. Gann have discussed the cost of repairing
the streets with a seal coat and have discussed the cost of placing asphalt on the
streets. It was found that the cost of seal coat would be $1.50 per running foot and
would last approximately 2 years. The Cost of asphalt would be $3.00 per running foot
and would last approximately 10 years.
It was moved by Councilman Cawyer, seconded by Councilman Swain, to use the asphalt
on West Frey Street from 011ie Street to Harbin Drive. Motion carried.
The Mayor reported the downtown merchants hired an engineer to prepare.a proposal
for downtown parking. There has also been an alternate plan prepared which would in-
crease the amount of parking space. This plan would require one -way traffic on some
of the streets. The Council may decide where to begin the one -way traffic on each of
the streets, or accept the plan as drawn up by Homer Hunter & Associates with the ex-
ception of one -way traffic on Washington Street.
The Mayor also reported that Mr. Taylor Almon has assured the City that bonds
can be issued to cover the cost of the project, the bonds to be paid for out of park-
ing meter revenue.
It was moved by Councilman Riggins, seconded by Councilman Swaih, to proceed with
the plans for downtown parking. Motion carried unanimously.
The Council also agreed to look into the possibility of changing the movement of
traffic on each corner of the Square and other busy street corners. It was pointed out
that the program should be completely set up and contr.ctor doing such work would fur-
nish a complete package deal furnishing all signs, me, ",z,rs, etc.
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It was moved by Councilman Riggins, seconded by Councilman Swain, to proceed
with plans for downtown parking. Motion carried unanimously.
It was agreed to explore the possibility of cages in movement of traffic on
each corner of the Square and other busy corners.
It was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Swain, to accept
deed from Moorhead Heirs for extension of Tarleton Street across their property.
Motion carried.
It was agreed to ask Chief of Police to place 10 Min, parking signs on south
side of street across from the Postoffice.
The Mayor reported that the Postoffice Department will never use the old
building again and it has been turned over to General Services Administration. It
was agreed to contact General Services Administration in an effort to secure this
property for the City.
There being no further business, the Council stood adjourned subject to the
Mayor's call.
Mayor.
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