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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 12.12.1966 CC-R December 12, 1966 yda The City Council met in regular session, Mayor Jay C. Sloan presid- ing. The following Councilmen and officials were present: William R. Eanes, A. W. Hoyt, Jr., Hubert H. Brock, Edward Lee Evans, Doyle Lyda, City Manager Charles D. Eyeington, City Secretary Claud Eads, City Attor- ney Joe B. McMaster and City Electrical Superintendent Claudie Mayo. Also present were: John Cardwell with Wm. County Sun Publishing Co., Bruce Motheral, Harry Gold, James A. Rehler, J. T. Bryant manager of Lone Star Gas Co. in Georgetown and J. B. Smith manager of Lone Star Gas Company in Taylor, Texas. Minutes of regular meeting held Nov. 7, 1966 and called meeting held November 21, 1966 were approved as presented. Motion by Brock and seconded by Eanes that general fund bills in amount of $1,380.15 and Utility fund bills in amount of $21,297.69 be approved. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Mr. J. T. Bryant with Lone Star Gas Company and J. B. Smith of Lone Star Gas - Taylor presented a proposal as follows concerning adjust- ment in rate charges: 486 ". G Lone Star AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND DETERMINING THE GENERAL SERVICE Gas Co. RATE TO BE CHARGED FOR SALES OF NATURAL GAS TO RLSIDEN- Rates TIAL AND COMMERCIAL CONSUMERS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF GEORGETOWN, WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TEXAS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH RATE MAY BE CHANGED, ADJUSTED AND AMENDED. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GBORGETOWN: SECTION 1. Effective with the first gas bills rendered on or after the day of , 19 , the general service rate for sales of natural gas rendered to residential and commercial consumers within the city limits of Georgetown by Lone Star Gas Company, a Texas corporation, its successors and assigns, is hereby fixed and determined as follows: First 1,000 cu. ft. or fraction thereof $1.67 gross; $1.50 net All over 1,000 cu. ft. 0 x .8433 gross per MCF; x .759 net per MCF No gas bill will be rendered to any residential or commercial consumer served under the above rate not consuming any gas during any monthly billing period. ADJUSTMENTS The amount of each net monthly bill computed at the above stated rates shall be subject to the following adjustments: Plus 1/2 of lei of the amount computed at the above stated rates for each whole point by which the average of the 12 mohst recent monthly values for the "All Item Consumer Price" In- dex compiled by the United States Department of Labor on a 1957-1959 base, or adjusted thereto, exceeds 112; plus or minus the amount of any increase or decrease, respectively, in the present authorized intra -company city gate charge as fixed by the Railroad Commission of the State of Texas or other regulatory body having jurisdiction for gas delivered to Lone Star Gas Company's distribution system for sale to residential and commercial consumers in the City of Georgetown; plus an amount equivalent to the pro- portionate part of any new tax, or increased rate of tax, or governmental imposition or charge (except state, county, city and specicial district ad valorem taxes and any taxes on net income) levied or assessed against the Company or on its gas business, as the result of any new or amended law, ordinance or contract, after January 1, 1966. Each gross monthly bill shall be adjusted proportionately. Company at its option may forego the appli- cation of any adjustment if such adjustment would result in an increase in the monthly bill; however, failure of Company to apply any adjustment shall not constitute a waiver of Company's right, from time to time or at any time, to make any adjustment in whole or in part, in any subsequent current monthly bill that may be applicable to such bill under the provisions of the foregoing adjustments. Net rate shall apply to all bills paid within ten days from monthly billing date. In addition to the aforesaid rates, Company shall have the right to collect such reasonable charges as are necessary to conduct its business and to carry out its reasonable rules and regulations in effect. The above rate is applicable to each residential and commercial consumer per month or for any part of a month for which gas is used at the same lo- cation. SECTION 2. The rate set forth in Section 1 may be changed and amended by either the City or Company furnishing gas in the manner provided by law. Service hereunder is subject to the orders of regulatory bodies having jur- isdiction, and to the Company's Rules and Regulations currently on file in the Company's office. PASSED AND APPROVED on first reading on this the _ _- day of A.D. 19 PASSED AND APPROVED on second reading on this the � _ day of A.D. 19 FINALLY PASSED AND APPROVED on third reading on this the day of A.D. 19 ATTEST: Secretary Mayor, City of Georgetown 487 No action was taken on proposal from Lone Star Gas Company. Transmix Bruce Motheral requested that Council lease Transmix Company b acres of Motheral land south of the old Sewer Plant as sight to locate transmix plant. Above proposal was discussed at length by the council but no action was taken. Airport City Manager Charles D. Eyeington stated that Jim Boutwell had proposed Boutwell to lease small administration building from City as an office an bachelor quarters. Request was denied. Court- Lighting of the Courthouse dome was discussed at length by the council. house Claudio Mayo was instructed to contact Engineers and secure plans for Lighting lighting the dome and report back to council at a later date. Christmas Mr. Mayo discussed at length to the council reasons for Christmas Lights lights not functioning properly and stated that failure was mainly due to use of wrong type of light sockets. Agreement STATE OF TEXAS Highway COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON Lighting This AGREEMENT, made this the 12th day of December, 1966 by and between the State of Texas, hereinafter called the "State", Party of the First Part; and the City of Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas, act- ing by and through its duly authorized officers under an passed the day of , 1966, hereinafter called the "City", Party of the Second Part: W I T N E S S E T H WHEREAS, the City has authorized the installation of highway safety lighting system by passed on the day of , 1966, at the locations shown on EXHIBIT 1, attach- ed hereto and made a part hereof, in the City: AGREE'RENT NOW, therefore, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual covenants and agreements of the parties hereto to be by them respective- ly kept and performed, as hereinafter set forth, it is agreed as follows: 1. The State will furnish the necessary funds for the actual con- struction, prepare plans and specifications, install said highway safety lighting system, supervise construction, and upon completion of construction, will furnish the power and operate and maintain said highway safety lighting system. 2. The City hereby consents to the construction of the highway safety lighting system shown on EXHIBIT 1 by the approval of the loca- tion and manner of construction as shown on plans and described in specifications attached hereto, marked EXHIBIT 2, and made a part hereof. 3. The City will exercise no control whatsoever over the operation, maintenance, use, or existence of the highway safety lighting system without written authority from the State Highway Engineer. 4. The State shall have the authority to make such changes in the design and operation of the highway safety lighting system as it may deem necessary and advisable to promote the safe, convenient, and order- ly movement of traffic. • S. The City will be responsible for the police enforcement. 6. The City agrees to deliver, or cause to be delivered, the necessary electrical energy to the power station or stations, which will be constructed free of cost to the State, at points designated by the State, including the construction of any necessary power lines and incidental equipment, such as photo -electric switches, necessary to connect the safety lighting system to the power stations. 7. In the event thecterms of this Agreement are in conflict with the provisions of any other existing Agreements and or Contracts be- 488 tween the City and the State, this Agreement shall take precedence over the other Agreements and/or Contracts. (Safety lighting at the intersections of I.H. 35 with U.S. 81 ((north)), R.M. 2338, S.H. 29, H.M. 2243 and U.S. 81 ((south)) ). A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AGREEMENT DATED DECEMBER, 12, 1966, BETWEEN THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN FOR THE INSTALLATION, CONSTRUCTION, EXISTENCE, USE, OPERATION AND, MAINTENANCE OF A HIGHWAY SAFETY LIGHTING SYSTEM AT INTERSECTIONS OF I.H. 35 WITH U.S. 81 (North), R.M. 2338, S.H. 29, R.M.2243, and 7.S. U.S. 81 (South) IN THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN: AND PROVIDING FOR THE EXE- CUTION OF SAID AGREEMENT. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN: SECTION 1. That the certain agreement dated December 12th, 1966, be- tween the State of Texas and the City of Georgetown for the installation, construction, existence, use, operation and maintenance of certain highway safety lighting system located at the intersections of IH. 35 with U.S. 81 (North), R.M. 2338, S.H. 29, R.M. 2243 and U.S. 81 (South) in the City of Georgetown be, and the same is, hereby approved; and that is hereby authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the City of Georgetown and to transmit the same to the State of Texas for appropriate action. PASSED: APPROVED: ATTEST: City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney Mayor IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents to be executed in triplicate on the day above stated. ATTEST: City Secretary THE STATE OF TEXAS By Mayor Certified as being executed for the purpose and effect of activating and/or carrying out the orders, established policies, or work programs. heretofore approved and authorized by the State Highway Commission: APPROVED AS TO FORA: By - Chief Engineer of Maintenance Operations RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL: City Attorney District Engineer 1. Minutes City Council Meeting December 12, 1966, Continued (Highway Lighting agreement and resolution) CITY ATTORNEY"S CERTIFICATE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON I, Joe B. McMaster City Attorney for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that the General Laws of State of Texas authorizes the City Council to approve the execution of contracts by means of a resolution and/or Ordinance and that the attached contract between said City and the State of Texas, dated December 12, 1966,'approved by Resolution passed December 12, 1966 and executed by Mayor Jay C. Sloan is valid and binding on said City in so far as itslapproval and execution is concerned. City Attorney City of Georgetown, Texas STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON I, Claud Eads, the duly appointed, qualified and acting city secretary r+, of the City of Georgetown, Texasr hereby certify that the foregoing pages O constitute a true and correct copy of anagreement and resolution duly passed �.� by the City Council at a meeting held on December 12, 1966, at 7:30 o'clock - P.M. U To certify which, witness my hand and seal of the City -of Georgetown, Texas, this 12th day of December, 1966, at Georgetown, Texas. Claud Eads City of Georgetown, Texas Motion by Hoyt and seconded by Brock that above resolution be adopted. Votes as follows: Ayes: Eanes, Hoyt, Evans, Brock and Lyda. Noes: None. URBAN A RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE URBAN RENEWAL RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE SOUTH SAN GABRIEL URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT AREA, NO. TEX. R-102. Motion by Brock and seconded by Eanes that above resolution be adopted. Votes as follows: Ayes: Eanes, Hoyt, Evans, Brock and Lyda. Noes: None. TO ALL CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, AND TO ALL PERSONS IIAVING AN INTERE.'ST IN THE SOUTH SAN GABRIEL URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT AREA, TEX. R-102: You will take notice that the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, has designated the 16th day of January, 1967, as the date and 7:18 p.m. as the time it will hold hearing in the District Courtroom, Williamson County Courthouse, Georgetown, Texas, on the Urban Renewal Plan for the South San Gabriel Urban Renewal Project, Tex. 11x102. All persons having any inter- est in this hearing are invited to attend and be heard at that time. (See Notice in its entirety in Ordinance Book II Page Proposal that City purchase Park lands for Urban Renewal was tabled. Letter from McClain & Stump signed by W. R. Stump as follows: Mr. J. C. Sloan, Mayor City of Georgetown Georgetown, Texas Mr. James A. Rehler, Chairman Urban Renewal Agency Georgetown, Texas Dear Sirs: The writer of this letter has today signed an agreement or contract with the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Georgetown, Texas which said contract is dated November 15, 1966. Pursuant to section 18 of article 12691-3 of the Vernon's Annotated Civil Statutes of Texas, being that potion of the law pertaining to Urban Renewal Agencies, the writer wished to disclose the fact that he owns certain real property, which is located within the area included in the Urban Renewal Project. This property is part of Lot 7 and 8 in Block 47 of the City of Georgetown, Texas Williamson County, and the same property described in a deed from C. S. Griffith, et ux to W. I. Stump, dated May 8, 1931, Recorded in Vol. 411, Page 262, Deed Records of Williamson County, Texas. The property is improved by two warehouses. This property has been owned by me for more the the preceeding two years. According to the above statute this disclosure shall be entered upon the minutes of the City Council and I shall not at any time participate in any action by the Urban Renewal Agency affecting such property. Thanking you, I am, Yours very Aruly, MCCLAIN & STUMP W. R. Stump I.O.O.F. Status of I.O.O.F. Lodge and cembtery was discussed and Mayor Sloan stated that a rough estimate of $14,500.00 was submitted to build I.O.O.F. lodge hall. The census of opinion of Council and Mayor was that cost of Lodge building should not exceed $10,000.00. Mayor stated that he would arrange for a meeting with lodge officials and attempt to come to a workable agreement with the lodge and cemetery officials. Shell Council agreed to proceed with condemnation suit against the J. M. (Lift Shell estate to build sewer line add lift station to serve Country Club Sta.) Addition of Parker addition on Shell P3.a"y near North San Gabriel River. There being no further busine Hoyt, meeting adjourned. ATTEST: 00, Claud Eads, City Secretary tion by Br ay C.�loan, Mayor and s q(c�dno by 2