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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-05-04 - Regular City Council6 Stephenville, Texas May 4, 1965. The City Council met in rdgular meeting on the above date with Mayor Arthur presiding and the following councilmen present: Robert Herrin, Mrs. Doyle White, Roy Swain, Jr., Chas. Higgins, Hubert Darby, Bill Christian, Telefus B. Cawyer and Mrs. Fred McCleskey. Others present were Dir. of Public Wks. Gann, Chief Cornell and City Atty. Chandler. Minutes of previous meetings were read and approved. Mr. & Mrs. Albert Harris appeared before the Council to report some damage had been done to their property by the placing of the City Pipeline across the property. Mr. Harris claims the fences have not been properly replaced and some damage done out- side of the 20 foot easement. He claims $200.00 worth of damages. Mayor Arthur asked the Water Committee to check into this. Mr. N. B. Jeans came before the Council asking that some work be done on Pecan Street west of its intersection with North Race Street. Mr. Jeans stated he would like to re -curb and gutter on his side of the street but the street would have to be cut down before this could be done. This was referred to the Street Committee. Mr. F. E. Caraway appeared before the Council asking that a 6 inch water main be extended from West Washington Street south on Meador Lane. At present there is no fire protection near this Qroperty and water pressure is not adequate. This was referred to the Fire & Water `ommittees. Messrs. Gene Porter and Doyle Nix came before the Council reporting that ad- ditional lights are needed on the Babe Ruth Ball Field. It was pointed out that there are no funds available for this unless the funds which were budgeted for the baseball program are used. It was agreeable with Mr. Porter and Mr. Nix to use the budgeted funds for installation of the lights. It was moved by Councilwoman McCleskey, seconded by Councilman Herrin, to pur- .chase the lights for the ball field out of the funds set up in the budget for the baseball program. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Clyde Sweeney appeared before the Council stating a letter from Mr. Jack English had been presented to the Mayor. This letter is a request for withdrawall of a proposait for re- zoning of his property in Blocks 140 and 145 of the City Ad- dition. It was moved by Councilman Christian,to accept the withdrawal as requested by Mr. English. Motion died for lack of a second. It was moved by Councilman Riggins, seconded by Councilman Christian, to accept the recommendations of the Zoning Commission & Adjustment Board. This recommenda- tion being that property owned by Jack English and located in Blocks 140 and 145, City Addition, remain zoned as Resident 1. Motion carried. The Council was presented a letter and plot plan from Pratt & Company requesting a permit Sao build a shopping center on land located in Blocks 140 and 145 of the City Addition. The land is presently zoned as Resident 1. The request was referred to the Zoning Commission & Adjustment Board for study and report. Mayor Arthur read a letter from Mrs. C. M. Boren requesting something be done about the rubbish t'aat is on a vacant lot near her home. It was pointed out that the City can demand removal of the rubbish only if it is a health hazard or nuisance. It was agreed that City Secretary Cates appeal to the owner of the property and try to get this removed. Mayor Arthur reported there is an urgent need to do something with the stray dogs in the City. It was moved.by Councilman Swain, seconded by Councilman Cawyer, to enforce the City Ordina nce on dogs. Motion carried unanimously. The Mayor reported several persons are turning water on at the City Fire Plugs and helping themselves. This is against City ordinance and damaging the Fire Plugs. There is a water connection on Collins Street which persons may get water and be billed for the amount taken. It was agreed that, effective immediately, all persons needing City water will go to the City water connection and either pay for the water or arrange for it to be charged on their respective water bills. The Mayor appointed the Street Committee and Councilman Riggins to secure the necessary right -of -way for extension of Highway 8 to Highway 281. The Mayor read a letter of resignation from members of the Water Resources Committee. This is a formality which came about due to change of administration. The Council agreed to appoint the same persons for another term to the Water Re- sources Committee. The Mayor reported the Stephenville Hospital had presented the City with a bill for approximately $1000.00. This bill is on a man who was shot by a City Policeman several weeks ago. A fter discussion, the Council took no action. Councilmen Herrin, Darby and Christian had nothing to report. CERTIFICATE FOR RESOLUTION APPROVING ESTIMATE NO. 3 THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF ERATH CITY OF STEPHZNVI LE ; We, the undersigned officers of said City, hereby certify as follows: 1. The City Council of said City convened in SPECIAL MEETING ON THE 21st DAY OF APRIL, 1965, at the City Hall, and the roll was called of the duly consti- tuted officers and members of said City Council, to -wit: Rex H. Cates, City Secretary Jack Arthur, Mayor Bill Christian Rober_:Rerrin Charles Riggins Roy Swain, Jr. Hubert Darby Mrs. Doyle White Mrs. Fred McClesky TeldfusSC:a"er and all of said persons were present, except the following absentees: Charles Riggins, Mrs. Doyle White, Robert Herrin , thus constituting a quorum. Whereupon, among other business, the following was transacted at said Meeting: a written RESOLUTION APPROVING ESTIMATE NO. 3 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' 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 Res- olution; 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 aforesaid 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 tha the Mayor and the City Secretary of said City hereby declare tha their signing of this Certificate shall constitute the signing o the attached and following copy of said Resolution for all purposes. C___7 D AND SEA D the 21st day Ap il, 1965. Ci y Secretary Mayor (SEAL) RESOLUTION APPROVING ESTIMATE N0, 3 OF CONTRACT "A ", STEED CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, ON CONSTRUCTION OF WATERWORKS IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, on September 1, 1964, the City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas, passed an Ordinance, which, among other things, authorized the issuance of $310,000 of City of Stephenville Waterworks Improvement Warrants, Series 1964, for the purpose of paying for waterworks improvements to be constructed under Contracts "A ", "B" and "C°'; and WHEREAS, Contract "A" has been partially performed and the Contractor, Steed Construction Company, has filed a request for payment designated "Estimate No. 3 ", as follows: 19,740 L.F. 14" Steel Cyl. Pipe @$6.30 /L.F. 3,220 L.F. 12" Steel Cyl. Pipe @$5.95/L.F. 5 Ea. 14" Gate Valves @ 410.00 /Ea. 1 Ea. 12" Gate Valve @ 250.00 /Ea. 10 Ea. 2" Air Relief Valves @ 550.00 /Ea. 4 Ea. 4" Blow -off Valves @ 175.00 /Ea. 150 L.F. 27 " -14 Ga.Casing in Bore @ 35.00 /L.F. 50 L.F. 27 " -14 Ga. Casing In Open Cut @ 15.00 /L.F. 45 L.F. 27" -14 Ga. Asb.Bonded Casing In Bore @ 41.00 /L.F. 50 L.F. 27 " -14 Ga. Asb.Bonded Casing in Open Cut @ 15.00 /L.F. 1 Ea. Connection to exist- ing 6" Line @ 700.00 /Ea. 1 Ea. Connection to Exist- ing 811 Line @ 800.00 /Ea. TOTAL VALUE OF WORK COMPLETED Less 10% Retained Less Previous Payments TOTAL AMOUNT DUE THIS ESTIMATE $124,362.00 19,159.00 2,050.00 250.00 5,500.00 700.00 5,250.00 750.00 1,845.00 750.00 700.00 $162,116.00 16,211.60 145,904.40 87.000.00 $ 58,904.40 WHEREAS, the foregoing estimate has been approved by Homer A. Hunter Associates, Consulting Engineers for this City, and this City Council has fully investigated the work performed and materials furnished and has found that the contract has been satisfactorily performed to the extent shown in the fore- going request; and WHEREAS, this City Council has been furnished with satisfactory evidence that all laborers and materialmen have been paid down to the date of said request; and WHEREAS, Warrants should now be delivered to said Contractor as hereinafter provided; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS: 1. That the above Estimate No. 3 is hereby approved and the City Council of the City of Stephenville hereby finds and declares that said contract has been satisfactorily per- formed and materials furnished in accordance with said contract, plans and specifications to the extent shown in said estimate and that the City of Stephenville has received full value to the amount there shown. 2. That for the purpose of evidencing the City's indebtedness to said Contractor, the City Secretary is hereby directed to deliver to Steed Construction Company Warrants Numbers 163 through 220, aggregating $58,000.00. 3. That the balance of $904.40 shall be retained by the City and carried forward pending the next warrant delivery under said contract. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF ERATH CITY OF STEPHENVILLE I, the undersigned, City Official of the City of Stephenville, Texas, hereby acknowledge and certify that I was duly and sufficiently notified in advance that a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas, would be held on the 21st day of April, 1965, at 1 :15 o'clock, P .M., at City Hall Stephenville, Texas, for the purpose of considering and'' adopting a resolution approving Estimate No. 3 of Contract "A ", and that I consented to the holding of said meeting. SIGNED this the 23rd day of April, 1965. THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF ERATH CITY OF STEPHENVILLE I, Rex H. Cates, City Secretary of the City of Stephenville, Texas, do hereby certify that I have on this date delivered to Steed Construction Company, Contractor, City of Stephenville Waterworks Improvement Warrants, Series 1964, dated September 1, 1964, Numbers 163 through 220, aggregating $58,000, in accordance with a resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas, on the 23rd day of April, 1965. Q-4':�' �C/' Cit e retary, City of Stephenville, Texas THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF ERATH CITY OF STEPHENVILLE Steed Construction Company hereby acknowledges that the City Secretary of the City of Stephenville, Texas, has on this date delivered to me City of Stephenville Waterworks Improvement Warrants, Series 1964, dated September 1, 1964, Numbers 163 through 220, aggregating $58,000, in accordance with a resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas, approving Estimate No. 3 of Contract "A" for the construction of Waterworks Improvements. EXECUTED this the.j�day of April, 1965. STEED CON°y�TRU T MPAIYY BY ' CERTIFICATE FOR RESOLUTION APPROVING ESTIMATE NO, 6 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 SPECIAL MEETING ON THE 21st DAY OF APRIL, 1965, at the City Hall, and the roll was called of the duly consti- tuted officers and members of said City Council, to -wit: Rex H. Cates, City Secretary Jack Arthur, Mayor Bill Christian $ober'.ttiezria Charles Riggins Roy Swain, Jr. Hubert Darby Mrs. Doyle White Mrs. Fred McClesky 'No IefusrCawyer and all of said persons were present, except the following absentees: Charles Riggins, Mrs. Doyle Wkite, Robert Herrin , thus constituting a quorum. Whereupon, among other business, the following was transacted at said Meeting: a written, RESOLUTION APPROVING ESTIMATE NO. 6 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' 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 Res- olution; 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 aforesaid 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 the 21st it Secretary (SEAL) day April, 1965. Mayor RESOLUTION APPROVING ESTIMATE NO. 6 OF CONTRACT "B" TEXAS WATER WELLS, INC., ON CONSTRUCTION OF WATERWORKS IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, on September 1, 1964, the City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas, passed an Ordinance, which, among other things, authorized the issuance of $310,000 of City of Stephenville Waterworks Improvement Warrants, Series 1964, for the purpose of paying for waterworks improvements to be constructed under Contracts "A". "Bf1 and "C "; and WHEREAS, Contract "B" has been performed and the Contractor, Texas Water Wells, Inc., has filed a request for payment designated "Estimate No. 6 ", as follows: Test Hole Test Hole Test Hole Test Pump Completed Completed No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 ing Test Hole No. 2 Amount Supply Well No. 1 Amount Supply Well No. 2 TOTAL VALUE WORK COMPLETED LESS PREVIOUS PAYMENTS TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $4,500.00 3,479.00 3,447.00 1,215.00 26,243.75 25,833.25 $ 64,718.00 55,000.00 $ 9,718.00 WHEREAS, the foregoing estimate has been approved by Homer A. Hunter Associates, Consulting Engineers for this City, and this City Council has fully investigated the work performed and materials furnished and has found that the contract has been satisfactorily performed to the extent shown in the fore- going request; and WHEREAS, this City Council has been furbished with satisfactory evidence that all laborers and materialmen have been paid down to the date of said request; and WHEREAS, Warrants should now be delivered to said Contractor as hereinafter provided; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS: 1. That the above Estimate No. 6 is hereby approved and the City Council of the City of Stephenville hereby finds and declares that said contract has been satisfactorily per- formed and materials furnished in accordance with said contract, plans and specifications to the extent shown in said estimate and that the City of Stephenville has received.full value to the amount there shown. 2. That for the purpose of evidencing the City's indebtedness to said Contractor, the City Secretary is hereby directed to deliver to Texas Water Wells, Inc. Warrants Numbers 221 through 229, aggregating $9,000.00. 3. That the balance of $718.00 due and owing to said Contractor in accordance with Estimate Number 6 shall be paid to said Contractor in cash. ter. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF ERATH CITY OF STEPHENVILLE I, the undersigned, City Official of the City of Stephenville, Texas, hereby acknowledge and certify that I was duly and sufficiently notified in advance that a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas, would be held on the 21st day of April, 1965, at 1.15 o'clock, P .M., at City Hall Stephenville, Texas, for the purpose of considering and' adopting a resolution approving Estimate No. 6 of Contract "B ", and that I consented to the holding of said meeting. SIGNED this the 23rd day of April, 1965. THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF ERATH CITY OF STEPHENVILLE I, Rex H. Cates, City Secretary of the City of Stephenville, Texas, do hereby certify that I have on this date delivered to Texas Water Wells, Inc., Contractor, City of Stephenville Waterworks Improvement Warrants, Series 1964, dated September 1, 1964, Numbers 221 through 229., aggregating $9,000, and cash in the amount of $718.00, in accordance with a resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas, on the 29th day of April, 1965. Cjr- ecretary, City of Stephenville, Texas THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF ERATH CITY OF STEPHENVILLE Texas Water Wells, Inc. hereby acknowledges that the City Secretary of the City of Stephenville; Texas, has on this date delivered to me City of Stephenville Waterworks Improvement Warrants, Series 1964, dated September 1, 1964, Numbers 221 through 229, aggregating $9,000, and cash in the amount of $718.00, in accordance with a resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas, approving Estimate No. 6 of Contract "B" for the construction of Water- works Improvements. EXECUTED this -the 29th day of April, 1965. TEXAS WATER WELLS, INC. By I 17 Councilman Cawyer reported that Mr. Packwood asked permission to harvest some ha y at the City A irport. This referred to Director of Public Works. Councilman Cawyer also reported that citizens who live on the ndith side of West Washington Street, between Rita Street and west city limits, asked for sewer line to their respective property. It was pointed out that the City offered to lay this line at the property owners expense. It was moved by.Councilwoman White, seconded by Councilman Cawyer, to call for bids for a new fire truck. Motion carried. Fire Marshal Ermer Ferguson appeared before the Council and reported that a previous council had asked that a suitable site for another fire station be located. Such site has been located and approved by the State Insurance Board. This site is on land located at the corner of West Frey and Harbin Drive. This committee suggested the City try to trade some land near the college campus for this proposed site. The Council authorized the Fire Committee to negotiate with the college for the land. Councilwoman McCleskey reported that meetings have been held with Recreation Board and Recreation Director and plans have been made for the summer program. A lso plans made for the full time program. It was moved by Councilman Swain, seconded by Councilwoman McCleskey, to re- pair the Colored School wilding and not to spend in excess of $300.00 on the pro- ject. This to be handled by the Park Committee. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Swain, seconded by Councilman Christian, to author- ize City City Attorney to proceed with condemnation where necessary for right -of- way to extend West Tarleton Street from Charlotte Street to N. Dale Ave. The mo- tion was withdrawn for 30 days since the Mayor, Councilmen Cawyer and Herrin, would like to negotiate with the property owners to try and avoid legal proceedings. Councilman Christian reported his committee has contacted persons to serve on the Board of Equalization but no committments have been made. He also reported that Board of Realtors have been contacted about making appraisals of all property in the City. There has not been a definite agreement made to date. The Council asked City Secretary Cates to contact the owner of property on South Lillian Street adjacent to a City water well and ask that they connect with City sewer immediately. Should the owner refuse,then take the necessary steps to get the property connected to City sewer. It was moved by Councilman Swain, seconded by Councilman Darby, to authorize City Cemetary employees to clean up all cemetery lots. Motion carried Una nimously. X-_ r, It was moved by Councilman Darby, seconded by Councilman Christian, to trans- fer the necessary money to R & B Fund. Motion carried uimanimously. It was moved by Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilwoman McCleskey, to adopt an ordinance making a part of the City of Stephenville land adjacent to said City out of the H. C. Hudson one -third league Survey situated about 1 mile southwest of the Courthouse in Stephenville, Texas, and being out of the Fireside Estate Addi- tion, a subdivision which includes a part of Block 150 of the City of Stephenville in Erath County, Texas, all of which land adjoins the present city limits of the City of Stephenville, and which ordinance describes land- by metes and bounds. Motion carried. (Said ordinance being attached to and becoming a part of these minutes). It was moved by Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilwoman McCleskey, to adopt an ordinance making a part of the City of Stephenville land adjacent to said City and being 41.3 acres, more or less, out of John Blair Survey in Erath County,, Texas, and being the same land conveyed to Doctors Nathan Cedars and Vance Terrell by Chamberlin Heirs, all of which land adjoins the present city limits of the City of Stephenville, Texas, and which ordinance describes said land by metes and bounds. Motion carried. (Said ordinance being attached to and becoming a part of these minutes). 4150D It.was moved by Councilwoman McCleskey, seconded by Councilwoman White, to pay Villa Fontana Inc, for the 8.96 acres of land out of the Water Works Operating Fund. If land is sold then the money to be put back into the fund that it was used from. Motion carried. The Council asked City Secretary Cates to check on the cost of tokens which would work the parking meters. These could be sold to the merchants who would Pass them out to customers to use while shopping in the City. Councilman Herrin reported 6he Study Club has agreed to buy the property on Eash Washington known as Kight Gin lots. The Club plans to restore the rock house and make a museum and would like to turn the balance of the land into a park. The Study Club was invited to attend the next regular meeting and explain their pro- posal to the Council. call. Upon motion and second, the Council stood ATTEST: C Secretary. adjourned subject to the Mayorls ;1�ayo