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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-10-05 - Regular City CouncilStephenville, Texas October 5, 1965. The City Council met in a regular meeting on the above date with Mayor Arthur presiding and the following councilmen present: Robert Herrin, Mrs. Doyle White, Roy Swain, Chas. Riggins, Bill Christian, Telefuk B. Cawyer and Mrs. Fred McCleskey. Others present were Dir. of Pub. Works Gann, Chief Cornell and City Atty. Chandler. Minutes of previous meetings were read and approved. Mr. C. H. Maguire appeared before the Council to discuss the re- zoning of the McElroy property which lies just west of his residence. Mr. Maguire stated he had no objections to the change of zoning from R -1 to B -1, provided a 50 foot width street is dedicated between his property and the property to be re- zoned. He also stated he could see no great amount of damage to his property if the McElroy land is downgraded no lower than B -1, however, if downgraded to B -2 or B -3 there could be considerable damage done. The Mayor read the recommendation and report of the Zoning Commission & Adjust - ment Board on the McElroy property. The Board recommended the zoning be changed only if a 50 foot street be dedicated on the east side of the property in question. It was moved by Councilman Swain, seconded by Councilman Christian, to adopt a resolution approving Estimate No. 4 of Steed Construction Company on construction of Water Works Improvements. Motion carried unanimously (said resolution being attached to and becoming a part of these minutes). It was moved by Councilman Riggins, seconded by Councilwoman McCleskey, to adopt a, resolution approving Estimate No. 1 of Btiggs- Weaver Machinery Co., on construction of Water Works Improvements. Motion carried unanimously (said res- olution being attached to and becoming a part of these minutes). It was moved by Councilwoman White, seconded by Councilwoman McCleskey, to adopt a resolution directing the delivery of warrants to Homer A. Hunter Associates for the payment of engineering services in connection with the installation of water system improvements. Motion carried unanimously (said resolution being attach- ed to and becoming a part of these minutes). Mesdames Hickie, Archer and Gilbert appeared before the Council stating the owners of the Kight property have decided to trade that property for the 8.96 acres of the Old Dump Ground land. They are willing to trade on an even basis; provided the Study Club may have the use of the old residence on this property. It was moved by Councilman Swain, seconded by Councilman Christian, that trade of property be made on an even basis as soon as the necessary deeds are drawn by the City Attorney, and the necessary documents drawn assuring the Study Club use of the residence on the Kight property. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Councilman Cawyer, seconded by Councilman Chrtstian, that the zoning be changed, as recommended by Zoning Commission & Adjustment Board, on land owned by E. F. Stafford et al and described as follows: The north part of Lots 2 -3 -40 Block 4, King & Braeuer Addition, from R -1 to B -2'; and all Block 5, Kingland Addition from R -1 to B -3; and Lots 20A, 20B, 20C, 20D, 20E and 20F, Block 146, City . Addition from B -2 to B -3. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Councilman Cawyer, seconded by Councilwoman White, that the zoning be changed, as recommended by the Zoning; Commission & Adjustment Board, on - land owned by Mrs. Ada McElroy and located between West Washington St. and Loop 195. The recommendation being accepted subject to the dedication of a 50 foot street on the east side of the McElroy property. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Councilman Cawyer, seconded by Councilman Riggins, that the zoning be changed,as recommended by the Zoning Commission & Adjustment Board, from R -1 to R -2 in an area described as follows: beginning from the intersection of Garfield at Jones Streets and extending East to Clinton St., South on Clinton to Vanderbilt St., East on Vanderbilt to McCart St., North on McCart to Shirley St., West on Shirley to 011ie St., N rth on 011ie to Frey St., West on Frey to Garfield St., South on Garfield to Jones'St. Motion carried unanimously. 4P �� Councilman Cawyer reported Mr. F. W. Tuggle has complained of no fire protec- tion at his residence. It was pointed out that no 6 inch water line is in the area. Councilwoman McCleskey reported the Recreation Program is going real well, that the inside of the Recreation Hall as been repainted and the paint being furnished by the schools. Councilman Herrin joined the meeting at this time. Councilman Riggins reported that in the last Fiscal Year all departments stayed within their budgets except the Water Department,which ran over,but this department had several unexpected things to come up and as a result their budget was exceeded. Councilman Riggins reported that Mrs. R. L. Thompson had asked the City to do some work toward developing a parking lot on land near the college. Mr. Riggins did not know all the details of this request. The Mayor appointed Councilmen Mwain and Higgins as a committee to check further on the proposal. Councilman Herrin stated the report on changes in the Gasoline Ordinance is not yet complete. Councilman Herrin also reported the Police Department wants to keep one of the police cars. The car is needed for use at the police station. The Council agreed to return the bids on the trading of cars, then call for bids to buy two cars outright. Also agreed to sell the Fire Dept. car and some other vehicles which the City does not need. The Council discussed a letter from Santa Fe Railway relative to the fixing of the Methodist Branch crossing on railroad property. The letter was of a very evasive nature. The Council agreed to notify the railroad that the necessary action will be taken to get the crossing fixed. It was moved by Councilwoman McCleskey, seconded by Councilman Swain, that the City lease, on a cost basis, only the heavy equipment for use at the Golf Course. Motion carried. Mr. Perry, of Betts, Perry & Smith, Planners & Consultants, appeared befSre the Council stating that since he last met with the Council two cities have received Federal Grants to start their programs. Also that by hand carrying the proposal of this City through the Government Agencies, the Urban Renewal program could be ready to start in three to five months. The Council thanked Mr. Perry for this information and assured him if the City decided to use the services of his firm they would contact him. The City Secretary reported the Texas League convention will start in San An- t6nio on October 29th and end Tuesday, November 2nd. The Council agreed for the City Secretary to go and any of the Councilmembers are welcome to attend. The Council agreed to postpone the nexy regular meeting until Tuesday, November 9, 1965. Councilman Christian reported the Jaycee carnival did not do very well on the Square and they have decided not to hold the carnival on the Square in the future. It was reported that W. B. Hale wants to buy some City owned land in Clifton Heights Addition. It was agreed not to sell the land at this time. The Council was presented an annual report on the Water Department prepared by Blanche Davis. It was moved by Councilman Riggins, seconded by Councilwoman White, to commend Miss Davis for this fine report. Motion carried unanimously. The Council was presented a report on the companies who carry City Insurance and what the respective policies cover. After discussion, the Mayor appointed Councilmen Higgins and Herrin, R. Y. Gann and Rex Cates, *s a committee to study the City Insurance and report back to the Council. Upon motion and second, the Council stood adjoy,4T-.qed subject to the Mayor's call. ATTa Secretary.