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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961-05-01 - Regular City CouncilThe City presiding and Wm. 0. Croft, W. H. Stem. Stephenville, Texas May 2, 1961. Council met in regular meeting on the above date with Mayor Evans the following eouncilmen':present: Virgil Dickerson, I. D. Reynolds, Burl Lawrence, Albert Graves, Raymond Anderson, Scott D. Reed and Others present were Water Supt. Gann, Street Supt. Collins, Chief Cornell and City Atty. Chandler. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. Mayor Evans welcomed Councilmen Stem and Croft as new members of the Council, made an explanation of the functions of the council committees, and asked that each take care of only the problems which concern their respective committees. Mr. Leonard Stone appeared before the council offering to buy the old City Dump Grounds. Mr. Stone offered $8000.00 for this land. This matter was referred to the finance committee for study and to report back to the council. Mr. H. H. Hunt came before the council to report a water problem at his prop- erty on the corner of Jones and Cain Streets. After discussion, the council stated there was nothing the City could do to help this water problem. Mr. Hunt then asked if the City had any objections to his building a wall to keep the water off his property. There would he no objections provided this wall is not built on City property. Mr. H. H. Montgomery appeared before the Council asking that something be done about the water problem in the ditch north of his property-on Bates Street. The Council told Mr. Montgomery the ditch is not in the City Limits and suggested he see the County Commissioners. Mr. R. L. Wilsom appeared before the council asking for a franchise to operate a taxicab in the City. City Attorney Chandler reported the City need not give Mr. Wilson a franchise since a City Ordinance requires the car to pass inspection and the person pay for a permit to operate a taxicab. Mr. Richard Trice appeared before the council and explained the advantages of using addressograph for billing of taxes. } 78 The following bids were received for a walkie - talkie radio for the nightwatch- man_i General Electric --------------------- $461.70 Motorola- --- ---- ---- ------ ----- - - - --- 385.00 Motorola Transistor------------ - - - - -- 640.00 Discussed but no action taken. The following bids were received for fencing the new pump house and storage tank lot: Jesse M. Sexton Allied Fence Co ------ - ------------------------ $1435.00 Boase Fence Cc--- --- --- ------ ---- --- ----- - - - - -- 1502.50 Bosse Fence Co. Using existing fence owned by City------ - - - - -- 1267.50 It was moved by Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Dickerson, to accept the bid of Jesse M. Sexton representing Allied Fence Co. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Reynolds, to adopt ordinances altering the prima facie speed limits established for vehicles under the provisions of Sec. 8, Art. 827A, Vernons Texas Penal Code, upon basis of an engineering and traffic investigation upon certain streets and highways, or parts thereof, within the corporate limits of the City of Stephenville, as set out in these ordinances; and providing a penalty of a fine not to exceed $200.00 for viol- ation of these ordinances. Motion carried (said ordinances being attached to and becoming a part of these minutes). I The following nominations were received for Mayor Pro -Tem: Raymond Anderson Albert Graves Ballots were cast and nominees received the following votes: Raymond Anderson 5; Albert Graves 3. Raymond Hnderson declared elected Mayor Pro- Tem.for the following year. Mayor Evans asked each of the committees to work on the following things this coming year: Finance Committee: To make a study of setting up the_Finance Department as provided in the new City Charter and report to the Council. The Mayor suggested this comiittee consider the City Secretary as director of finance, and hire a book- keeper as an assistant also to help in the water department office; to study the control of purchasing and consider a pay increase for all fulltime City employees. Airport Committee: The airport project is about complete but a formal dedica- tion plans need to be made, also assist Cecil L. Davis in getting more people in- terested in using the airport facilities. Park Committee: Work on the new Little League ball park and clean out the river in the park area. Try to find and get back chairs which have been taken and not returned and work on more tables. Law & Order Committee: Doing a good job, need a training school in the near future, recommend that each member attend at least once each year. Make a long range plan for no parking signs on city streets. Water Committee: Continue to fence all wells, pump stations and reservoirs, and work toward getting our water supply State approved. Fire Committee: Continue to work toward a better key rate for the City. Sanitary Committee: Continue to work on Methodist Branch project and try to get the Railroad to help with this problem on their property. Get as many'people who have sewer line available to connect as soon as possible. Street Committee: Finish dirt project on Bosque River. Other recommendations: 1. Try to buy the property north of the City Hall, and if at all possible relocate the Police Department. 2. Remove the wall and enlarge the Council Room in order that the Depart- ment Heads and City Attorney will be able to sit in the Council Room. Get some nice chairs so it will be more comfortable and convenient for visitors. Mayor Evans reported Mr. Grady Stone has asked the City to take the fence down across the road back of the Drivein Theatre. Mr. Jack Arthur has agreed to this and if there are no objections from the Council, the fence will be taken down. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Lawrence, to lease a part of the old Rock Crusher ground to Bill Davidson for $120.00 per year. Motion carried. The Council instructed the Fire Marshal to ask Mr. R. A. Clark to clean up the old lumber around his residence as this creates a bad fire hazard. There being no other business at this date, the Council stood adjourned sub- ject to the Mayorts call. ATT Mayor. D i y Secretary. -.ra ue -OS Flay i u Cuu- [:i-- incIII cV .. 1i — 'i-- -- -U -- --. a H