HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-12-06 - Regular City CouncilThe City Council met in a regular
presiding and the following counc
Robert Herrin, Roy Swain, Charles
Anderson add Mrs. Fred McCleskey.
Gann, Street Supt. Collins, Chief
Chandler.
Stephenville, Texas
December 6, 1966
meeting on the above date with Mayor Arthur
ilmen present:
Riggiss, W. M. Irwin, Telefus Cawyer, Raymond
Others present were Director of Public Works
Cornell, Fire Marshall Ferguson and City Attorney
Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved.
Msers. Rolla Johnson, Bill Rafferty and Jack Hancock, representatives of Gulf States
Telephone Co. appeared before the council. Mr. Johnson gave a detailed report of
the improvements that have been made to the telephone system. These improvements
include a new building with new equipment, new lines in several sections of the city,
and plans to place the lines underground in the downtown area. Also discussed the
cost of operating the telephone system. Thesecosts are rapidly rising due to the
fact of increased materials and labor prices. The telephone company asked that the
council grant rate increases as follows:
After discussidnrC:auncilman Anderson,-suggested that the proposa;T be studied and the
Public be notified of the rate increase. The Mayor appointed Councilmen Irwin and
Riggins and Councilwoman McCleskey to study the proposal and report back to the
Council.
Councilman Herrin reported that there have been two traffic fatalities charged.to t &le
City. The local::dcctors` state -th'e- traffic - accidents definitely contributed to the
death of two pe'r §orrs•. Councilman Herrin also reported that stop signs will be placed
on streets intersecting West Frey street and that a study is being made of proposed
traffic lights at several busy intersections.
It was agreed to advertise for bids for one new police car. Bids will be considered
from out of town firms.
Mr. Don Foleycappeared -before the Council asking that the Council, set a rate of $.45
on taxi service - -in the city. Mrb Foley was advised that the Committee has not com-
pleted its report and recommendations regulating taxi service.
Councilman Irwih- reported that the street- department has done considerable patching
of streets, and, -base being placed in'McNe�ill street.
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Councilman Cawyer, reporting for Councilwoman White, reported that Guy Manning
has asked for ca vacation. City Secretary reported that Mr. Manning's salary was
increased and such increase was to take care of paying someone to work during his
Present Rate
Proposed Rate,
Residential Extension _:
1.00
1.00
Business Extension
1.50
1.75
Business 1- .party line- _-
— 9.00
12.50
Business-2 party. line -., -
- 7.75
10.00
Business Extension Moved
1.50
1.75
P B X :,: c
1.25
1.25
Residence 1 party line
5.00
6.25
Residence 2 party line'
4.00
5.25
Residence 4-party line-,
3.25
4.25
After discussidnrC:auncilman Anderson,-suggested that the proposa;T be studied and the
Public be notified of the rate increase. The Mayor appointed Councilmen Irwin and
Riggins and Councilwoman McCleskey to study the proposal and report back to the
Council.
Councilman Herrin reported that there have been two traffic fatalities charged.to t &le
City. The local::dcctors` state -th'e- traffic - accidents definitely contributed to the
death of two pe'r §orrs•. Councilman Herrin also reported that stop signs will be placed
on streets intersecting West Frey street and that a study is being made of proposed
traffic lights at several busy intersections.
It was agreed to advertise for bids for one new police car. Bids will be considered
from out of town firms.
Mr. Don Foleycappeared -before the Council asking that the Council, set a rate of $.45
on taxi service - -in the city. Mrb Foley was advised that the Committee has not com-
pleted its report and recommendations regulating taxi service.
Councilman Irwih- reported that the street- department has done considerable patching
of streets, and, -base being placed in'McNe�ill street.
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Councilman Cawyer, reporting for Councilwoman White, reported that Guy Manning
has asked for ca vacation. City Secretary reported that Mr. Manning's salary was
increased and such increase was to take care of paying someone to work during his
vacation. The Council discussed this but no action was taken.
Councilwoman McCleskey reported that the Arts and Crafts fair was a great success.
At present there are 22 programs being sponsored by the recreation department.
Councilman Swain reported that the committee has looked into the proposal of
Bramblett Implement Co. to buy some of the airport land. The committee recomends
that the city not sell the land. The Council took no action.
A bid from Stephenville State Bank for keeping of city funds was received.
It was moved by Councilman Swain, seconded by Councilman Irwin to accept the bid
of Stephenville State gAfX for depository of city funds for the ensuing year.
Motion carried unanimously.
It was agreed to advertise for bids for chain link fence on the south side of the
West End Cemetery.
It was moved by Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilwoman McCleskey to adopt
upon final reading an ordinance amending section six of zoning ordinance per -
taining to use of house trailers as a single farmily residence. Also adopt an
ordinance rezoning property located on Harbin Dr. and owned by Presbyterian
Church, City of Stephenville, and Industrial Foundation. Motion carried.unanimously.
(Said ordinances being attached to and becoming a part of these minutes.)
It was moved by Councilman Swain, seconded by Councilman Irwin to postpone the
next regular meeting of the Council untill January 10, 1967. Motion carried '
unanimously.
There being no other business at this time the council sttod,;adjourned subject
to the Mayors call.
Mayor
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