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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-03-02 - Regular City CouncilM Stephenville, Texas March 2, 1965. The City Council met in regular meeting on the above date with Mayor Cook presiding and the following councilmen present: Hubert Darby, Mrs. Fred McCleskey, E. Lee Orbison, Chas. Riggins, Roy Swain, Bill Christian, W. H. Stem and Mrs. Doyle White. Others present were Dir. of Public works Gann, Chief Cornell and City Atty. Chandler. Minutes of previous meetings were read and approved. Messrs. Jack English and Robert Ross appeared before the Council asking that the zoning be changed from Resident 1 to Business 1 on property owned by Mr. English and located in Block 140 and Block 145 of the City Addition. This request being made due to the fact that Mr. Ross has made plans to build a shopping center on the property. There was also presented a plot plan of the proposed shopping center. It was moved by Councilwoman McCleskey, seconded by Councilman Swain, that the re- quest and plot plan be referred to the City Zoning Commission and Adjustment Board for recommendation and report. Motion carried unanimously. Masie Smith appeared before the Council asking for an adjustment on City Taxes. This being done since she owns only 2 lots and there are 3 lots listed on the tax statements. The Mayor appointed Councilman Riggins, Councilwomen White and McCleskey as a committee to check into this'and make recommendations. Councilman Stem reported the development of city wells and laying of pipe - liner;progressing real well. The following bids were received for a truck for the Water Department: Sanders Tractor & Supply International truck ----------------------------------------- 03,492.90 Jones Chevrolet Co. Chevrolettruck--------------------------------------- - - - - -- 35473.54 Herrin;J Motor Company Ford truck--------------------- -- ------ ------ --- -- --- --- ---- 3,316.90 It was moved by Councilman Riggins, seconded by Councilman Orbison, to accept the bid of Herrin Motor Company, provided the truck is to specifications as set out in the advertisement for bids. Motion carried. Councilman Darby had nothing to report. Councilman Christian reported there is a lot of trash being dumped on the City property across fhom the City Park, also a lot of perking in the area. It was moved by Councilman Christian, seconded by Councilwoman McCleskey, to close both entrances to the City property south of the City Park. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Christian, seconded by Councilwoman McCleskey to close the road between the playground area and the practice ballfield in the City Park. This being done as a safety measure. Motion carried unanimously. Councilwoman McCleskey reported the Airport Committee would like for the Street Department to place chat on the emergency runway at the City Airport. Councilwoman McCleskey also reported a request had been made to close the alley located in the Sloan Second Addition. This was referred to the Street Committee for study and recommendation. Councilman Riggins reported the Law & Order Committee had not gotten a chance to meet with the Director of Finance to determine if the money can be raised to hire another policeman. The Director of Finance gave a report on the approximate cost of an additional policeman for the balance of the budget year, also stated he did not know where the money could be found to pay such extra policeman. The Director of Finance also reported there will be a need for additional tax revenue for the coming budget year and asked the Council to consider some way to raise the tax revenue. It was moved by Councilman Orbison, seconded by Councilman Riggins, to allow Bramblett Implement Company to use a part of the City Airport land for parking rolling stock, provided Mr. Bramblett will give the City a letter stating he will keep the land clean and be prepared to move upon 10 days notice. Motion carried. The Council discussed the offer of Villa Fontana Inc., to sell back to the City the 8.96 acres of the old dump ground. The owners are offering to take ap- r,: proxima #ely $7500.00 for this land. This is considerable more than the purchase price of this land. After discussion, the Council asked Councilman Orbison and City Secretary Cates to contact the property owners and determine the exact cost of this land. 12 Councilman Orbison reported there is a need to get all City owned equipment numbered and listed on inventory sheets. There is also a need to dispose of some junk equipment. It was explained that the inventory has been started and would be completed at the earliest possible time. Councilman Swain reported that T. C. Poston has agreed to pay for paving on Virginia Street, between Green and Mason Streets, provided the City will pave all the way to existing buildings. It was moved by Councilman Swain, seconded by Councilman Christian, to pave this portion of Virginia Street as set out above. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Swain reported there has been a delay on the continuation of West Tarleton Street due to the fact that legal descriptions have not been secured. It was moved by Councilman Swain, seconded by Councilman Darby, to transfer the necessary funds to the R & B Fund. Motion carried uaanimously. It was moved by Councilman Riggins, seconded by Councilman Stem, to adopt ordinances altering the Prima Facie Speed Limits established for vehicles under the provisions of Sectioni167 and 169 of Article X1X R. C. S. 670 L. D., uniform act regulating traffic on highways, upon the basis of an engineering and traffic in- vestigation upon certain streets and highways, or parts thereof, within the corpor- ate limits of the City of Stephenville as set out in the ordinances; and providing penalties of fines not be exceed $200.00 for violation of these ordinances. Motion carried unanimously. (Said ordinances being attached to and becoming a part of these minutes). Upon motion and second, the Council stood adjourned ATT i , v. �22� - i y Secretary. subject to the Mayor's call. Mayor.