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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-09-06 - Regular City CouncilStephenville, Texas September 6, 1966. The City Council met in regular meeting on the above date with Mayor Arthur pre- siding and the following councilmen present: Robert Herrin, Mrs. Doyle White, Roy Swaim, Chas. Riggins, Telefus B. Cawyer, Raymond Anderson and Mrs. Fred McCleskey. Others present were Dir. of Publ Wks. Gann, St. Supt. Collins, Chief Cornell, Fire Marshal Ferguson and City Atty. Chandler. Mr. Harlan Huey appeared before the council reporting he has bought the trash business from Mr. C. C. Pemberton. This purchase is subject to the council granting a transfer of the franchise and granting an increase in rates from X1.50 per month,for residents, to $2.00 per month; and increase for service on business establishments of approximately one third. The rate increase is being asked for due to the fact that in the near future the minimum wage will be incr4ased from $1.25 per hour to $1.40 per hour. It was moved by Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Swain, to grant an increase in rates for trash service as follows: Residence from $1.50 to $2.00 per month. Business increase approximately one third. Such rates to become effective Jan- uary 1, 1967. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Councilman Riggins, seconded by Councilman Anderson, to grant a three year extension on the franchise of Mr. C. C. Pemberton. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilwoman McCleskey, to transfer �a --the franchise of C. C. Pemberton to Harlan Huey. Motion carried unanimously. Messrs. Geo. Fagan and Andy Anderson, of Homer'A. Hunter Associates, appeared be- fore the council and explained t?iat the plan for one -way traffic on the highway streets has been abandoned since the Highway Department does not approve such plan. Mr. Feagan explained an alternate plan whereby certain other streets would be one -way, with traffic flowing in a clockwise direction. This plan would increase the available parking space on the Square to 131 spaces. The engineering firm gave the following as estimate of cost of the complete improve- ment project: Individual signal lightel - -- ___ Overhead signal lights - -- _ "_'_'" $110,000.00 This does not include cost of land for - 90,000.00 approximate) parking lots, such cost y- -- _ The Mayor reported that the Fiscal Agent has assured the City that Revenue •Bonds can be issued to pay for the project, such bonds to be paid for out of parking meter revenue. 63 It was moved by Councilman Swain, seconded by Councilman Riggins, to accept the plan as presented by the engineers and request the engineers to move as fast as pos- sible with placing such plan in effect. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Herrin reported things going real well. The Mayor asked the Police Department to warn all motorists who have loud mufflers and give them a chance to re- move them, then issue tickets if this is not done. Councilman Anderson and the committee have not completed the study of water rates and have no recommendations at this time. Councilwoman McCleskey reported that the Summer Recreation Program has been com- pleted and large attendance at all activities. There is also a need to replace out- side doors at the Recreation Building. Bids have been received for replacement of these doors. It was agreed to hire Bodiford Plate Glass Company to replace front doors and one side door at approximate cost of $1500.00. The council discussed the problem of traffic not stopping at the intersection of Loop 195 and Highway 281. It was agreed to ask the Highway Department to help correct this problem. The Council agreed to allow J. T. Burnett a $10.00 per month car allowance. The Mayor presented a letter from the Funeral Home owners. This letter set out the proposed rates and other provisions. These things are being asked for in order that the Funeral Homes may continue to operate ambulance service. The council agreed to help solve the problem of ambulance service. The Ma yor reported that the proper persons havr been contacted regarding the Postoffice property. It was found that as soon as the property is transferred to General Service Administration then the County Judge and Mayor will be notified the building is available for use of welfare of the community. The- council discussed the traffic problem at the Postoffice but have no solution to this problem. The Council discussedthe proposal of Virgil Yoakum to take over maintenance of the City Cemeteries. The Mayor appointed Councilipen Anderson and Cawyer as a committtee to discuss this proposal, and report back to the Council. It was moved by Councilman Swain, seconded by Councilwoman White, to adopt,on second reading, an ordinance making a part of the City of Stephenville land adjacent `t to said City and out of the M. R. Williams Survey, Abstract No. 804, which land ad- X joins the present City Limits of the City of Stephenville and which ordinance describes said land by metes and bounds. Motion carried unanimously. (Said ordinance being at- tached to and becoming a part of these minutes). It was moved by Councilman Swain, seconded by Councilwoman McCleskey, to accept a deed from Shuler Heirs for the extension of West Tarleton Street. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Riggins, to appoint Dr. Leon A ltaras as City Health Officer for a period of two years. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Swain, to adopt the following ordinance :: ORDINANCE That the Tax Rate in the City of Stephenville for the year 1966 is hereby fixed at $1.60 (one dollar and sixty cents) on the one hundred dollar valuation of all property, by law, andordinance of said City, and which tax is he apportioned to various funds of the City as follows: General Fund ---------------------------------- $ •63 BandFund------- -- -------- ---- --- -- -- --- - ----- .01 Park Fund------- ------------------------ - - - - -- .22 Street Lighting Fund-------- -- --------- - - - - -- .13 AirportFund ---------------------------------- .03 R& B Fund----- --- -- ------ --------- --- --- -- --- .38 Cemetery Fund-- ---- --- -- ----- --- -- --- -- - -- .02 Civil Defense Fund------------- ------ -- - - -- - -- .01 Bond Requirements-------------- --------- - - - - -- .17 Total ------------------------ $1.60 That this ordinance be in full force and effect after its passage. Motion carrbd. It was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Swain, that the 1966- 1967 budget be adopted. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilwoman McCleskey, seconded by Councilman Higgins, to trans- fer $2,000.00 from the Water Works Operating Fund to the Road & Bridge Fund. Motion carried unanimously. There being no other business at this time, the Council stood adjourned sub- ject to the Mayorts call. A A�) Secreta:r—y—. I