HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/25/1958 - Regular Minutes - City CouncilMINUTES OF CALLED MEETING
July 25, 1958
Present: Mayor Langford;,.9'buncilmen Anderson, Boyett, Orr,
Sorrels, McCall, Landiss; City Attorney Dillon; City Engineer Benson;
City Manager Boswell; City Secretary McGinnis.
On motion by Councilman Anderson,'seconded by Councilman Sorrels,
an expenditure of S6,300 was authorized for the purchase of a motor grader.
On motion by Councilman Sorrels, seconded by Councilman Orr, the
city attorney was requested to prepare an amendment to Ordinance No. 38
to include a section for the development of the newly annexed industrial
site within the city limits for action and approval by the council.
Visitors present: Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Schroeder, Mr, and Mrs.
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D. F. Weeks, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Litton, B. J. Kling, representing
Spencer J. Buchanan and Associates.
The mayor read for record a letter dated June 2, 1958, from
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Mr. ,R. DeWaal, general manager of the Southern Pacific lines relative
to the possible consolidation of SP and MP lines in connection with
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the proposed grade separation on FM60.
relative to the possibility of his working with the city in order to have
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Mr. Schroeder presented a request that some attention be given
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to the possible correction of drainage conditions near and around his
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residence at 1215 Orr.
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On motion by Councilman Landiss, seconded by Councilman Orr,
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the city manager was authorized to have an engineering survey of
natural creek drainage made in the area of the Knoll, Woodland Acres,
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and College Hills.
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On motion by Councilman Landiss, seconded by Councilman Orr,
the city manager was authorized to accept the low bid of July 14, 1958,
in the amount of $1,275 by the Corbusier Chevrolet Company for the pur-
chase of a 1958 Chevrolet for use as a police car.
On motion by Councilman Anderson,'seconded by Councilman Sorrels,
an expenditure of S6,300 was authorized for the purchase of a motor grader.
On motion by Councilman Sorrels, seconded by Councilman Orr, the
city attorney was requested to prepare an amendment to Ordinance No. 38
to include a section for the development of the newly annexed industrial
site within the city limits for action and approval by the council.
On motion by Councilman Orr, seconded by Councilman Sorrels, in
order to assist the A & M Consolidated school in developing its site,
the city manager was authorized to receive bids for the construction of
curbs, gutters and pavement on Anderson street beginning at Jersey street
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and extending south a distance of approximately 350 feet, the width of
the street to be as recommended by the city engineer.
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The mayor was requested to address a letter to Mr. Gibb Gilchrist
relative to the possibility of his working with the city in order to have
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Jersey street designated as a farm -to -market road.
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Minutes of City Council Continued: Page 2
July 25, 1958
Mr. George W. Litton requested assistance in alleviating dusty
On motion by Councilman Sorrels, seconded by Councilman Orr, the
following recommendation of City Engineer Benson was adopted:
conditions on the county road adjacent to his property. The council
authorized the city manager to confer with the city engineer relative
to some way of stabilizing the dust and to work with Mr. Litton as to
participation in the cost by him and other property owners concerned
in that immediate area.
On motion by Councilman Orr, seconded by Councilman McCall,
the following rate of assessment was made for new construction of
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streets:
city an additional sum of $9,444, (which includes a
sum of $2,044 now claimed by Spencer J. Buchanan and
For street reconstruction which shall include curbs and
Associates for work previously performed), such amount
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to be paid upon the acceptance of the detailed plans
gutters the rate of assessment, irrespective of width,
and specifications by the city engineer; and further,
shall be $3.00 per front foot of property;
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For street reconstruction which shall not include curbs
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and gutters the rate of assessment, irrespective of
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width, shall be $2.00 per front foot of property;
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When the owners of 70% of the property frontage on a
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given section of street or road, where new construction
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is contemplated, approve the recommendations of the
city engineer as to the type of street or road rec-
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ommended for construction, said street or road re-
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construction shall proceed accordingly, and all owners
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of property frontage shall be assessed for their part
of the total cost of the section concerned, whether
or not they are in agreement.
On motion by Councilman Sorrels, seconded by Councilman Orr, the
following recommendation of City Engineer Benson was adopted:
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Spencer J. Buchanan and Associates are authorized to
proceed to complete such plans and specifications as
are needed by the city in College Hills Estates,
College Hills Woodlands, Woodland Acres, Woodland
Estates, Boyett and Tauber additions, for the con-
struction of streets and required storm drainage, all
work to be subject to the approval of the city engineer;
further, said plans and specifications are to cost the
city an additional sum of $9,444, (which includes a
sum of $2,044 now claimed by Spencer J. Buchanan and
Associates for work previously performed), such amount
to be paid upon the acceptance of the detailed plans
and specifications by the city engineer; and further,
that the existing contract between the city and
Spencer J. Buchanan and Associates be terminated upon
this additional payment; and provided further that
these conditions be accepted in writing by Spencer
J. Buchanan and Associates.
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Minutes of City Council Continued: Page 3
July 25, 1958
In the vote on this motion, Councilman Boyett voted no and
Councilman Anderson requested that he be recorded as voting yes
reluctantly.
The council accepted for record the city engineer's map
representing present conditions of city streets.
The mayor was requested to communicate with the president
of the college relative to possible participation by the college
in street lighting along Highway 6.
The city manager was requested to confer with Mr. W. D. Fitch
relative to completing the paving at the intersection of Park Place
and Timber street.
The city attorney suggested to the council that some study
should be given to the evaluation placed on unoccupied property
within the city limits.
The council adjourned subject to the call of the mayor.
ATTEST:
City Secretary
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Mayor
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