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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 03.25.1963 CC-S304 C, H March 25, 1963 N The City Council met in called session on the above date, Mayor R. S. Elliott presiding. the following officials were present, E. P. tiles, Kennie Wilcox, Jr., A. W. Hoyt, Jr, Doyle Lyda, Edward Lee Evans, Lee C. Black, Claud Eads, W. K. McClain, City Attorney, Dan Dowda, Chief of Police, C. S. Sanders, City Assessor and Collector, Fred Knauth, Jim Boutwell, Carl Doering. Bids were opened on a new winch truck, 1- ton 1963 Yodel des- cribed as below. 1963 Chevrolet 12 Ton Chassis and Cab with std.6 Qyl. Engine 72" cab to axle and 145" Wheelbase. 12343.00 Freight to Georgetown 130.75 Dealer Servicing 40.00 Spare Rim 21.55 7eater and defroster 47.90 '++est Coast mirrors (Both sides) 39.95 825x20 10 ply Front Tires(2) 142.55 825x20 10 ply Rear Tires (4) 317.35 30 3-037 Less Trade in #5 1954 Chevrolet 12 Ton Trk. with Hydraulic dump $1269.16 X13.-_ City of Georgetown must furnish a tax exemption certificate for reimbursement of federal tax on this unit. Yours very truly, G. A. Bredthauer. Motion by Vtiilcox and seconded by A. V�. Hoyt,Jr, that low bid be accepted which was made by Compton Chevrolet, Vote carried by unanimous vote. Construction of hard ball field Semi Pro. and Municipal field was discussed as a cost cf $13,214.22. Carl Doering, President of Georgetown Public School Board was present and stated that he was sure that the school would contribute 1/3 of cost of field. Council decided to postpone the project at present and attempt to raise funds from other sources before construction of field. Manager Black stated that he had contacted k:r. Les Moreland Ececutive director of Industrial Accident Board and informs him of City's ordinance that was passed in reference to Workmen's Compensation. rr. Moreland stated that city was covered by torkmen's Compensation after passage of Ordinance take effect April 1st, 1963. 305 Mr. Black stated that Harold Parker wished to annex_ about 4000 feet near the Country Club road exit at City Limits. No action was taken since Mr. Parker has not completed a deal with Country Club Officials for praperty:. Manager Black stated that Mr. Lil Dimmitt had secured the S. IT. Fraternities to clear old cemetery on ridge and Yr. Black hed agreed to furnish tools and foreman to work with the boys on pro,;ect. Motion by Hoyt and seconded by brans that necessary repairs on lights at ball field at Carver P:;rk and build bleachers to seat 50 people at a cost estimated at y250.00 . And add additional lights. Motion carried by unanimous vote. P;r. Black read letter from Mr. J. D. Staples, Supervising Right of Way Engineer with Highway Dept. requesting the City of Georgetown to forward necessary agreement plans and estimate concerning electrical facilities and water and sewer lines which are elisible for reimburse- ment. Manager Black stated that this was being taken care of. Mr. Staples stated that the Highway Dept. was not in position at this time to discuss purchase of Dump Ground. Jim Boutwell discussed the proposal of moving Champion Air Craft assembly plant to Georgetown Airport and requested the council for space and a building to house plant consisting of about 24,000 square feet of floor space in case the deal was consumiated with Champion Air Craft Corp. in Wisconsin. Council assured Mr. Boutwell they would cooperate with him when and if the deal was completed. Council discussed the purchsse of the nelford property at a price or J-25,000. Motion by Evans and seconded by Hoyt that Mr. Belford be asked for option to negotiate for property until next regular meeting of Council April fth. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Alderman E. P. Niles volunteered to make a survey of Church from 8th, street south of City Limits to ascertain if the property ovrners wished to widen Church Street. 306 M Council instructed Manager Black to fill in dips on Church 6treet. Council instructed Chief of Police Dan Dowda to warn ambulance drivers adhere to speed limits on city streets. Council discussed at length ways and means to service proposed bond issue to be presented to voters at a later date. No action was taken. There being no further business on kotion by 7vilcox and seconded by It'iles that meeting adjourn. Ye. yor, city Geor etown, Texas. ATTEST: City Secretary H N