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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 05.20.1968 CC-RO V V 63 May 20, 1968 The City Council met in adjourned session on the above date, Mayor Jay C. Sloan presiding. The following Councilmen and officails were present: William R. runes, Harry Gold, Hubert Brock, Doyle Lyda, A.F. Davis, City Manager Charles D. Eyeington, Assistant City Manager Claud Eads and City Attorney Joe B. McMaster. Also present were: Drew Bullard, Don Scarbrough, Mrs. Herbert Baker, Herbert Swenson, Sidney Perrin, Emmett Mahlmann, spokesman for the Christ Lutheran Church and Mr. Davis and Mr. Fry representing a group with Liberty Hill Telephone Company and B. A. Erwin and Moody Burns representing General Telephone Company of the Southwest. Telephone Representatives from Liberty Hill Telephone Union were present con - Liberty Hill cerning amendment to Georgetown's franchise with the General Telephone Company as requested by General Telephone Company. Mayor Sloan stated that approving an ordinance that would in any way work a hardship on the people of Liberty Hill or the surrounding community was not advisable. Mr. Davis spoke for the Liberty Hill group stating that the rates set by the General Telephone were too high and they wanted to continue with the present Liberty Hill Telephone service. Mr. Perry from Liberty Kill stated that he was not in favor of the General Telephone Company's proposal to take over the Liberty Hill Tele- phone Company. Mr. B. A. Erwin stated that agreement had been approved to take over Liberty Hill Telephone Company by General Telephone Company. Mr. Erwin also stated that amended ordinance would not change merger of General Telephone Company and Liberty Hill Telephone Company and that equipment used in operating Liberty Hill Telephone would be charged to Georgetown's exchange. Mayor suggested that City Council not pass amended ordinance as requested by General Telephone Company and also that a copy of the ordinance be mailed to Mr. Fry and Mr. Davis of Liberty Hill. 19th Street Attorney W. S. Lott, representing Christ Lutheran Church and members Lutheran of the church council, appeared before the City Council to review the Church agreement between Christ Lutheran Church and the City of Georgetown. The City Council assured the group that the agreement would be com- plied with. It was agreed that the sub -base material now in place would be used and that lime mixture not be necessary providing the balance of the work on the street conform to those specifications set out by L.H.A. A five foot sidewalk would be a part of the street. Verbal agreements between the city manager and the church council were renewed and promised to be fulfilled. These were a street light behind the church, correction of a drainage problem north of the church parking lot, and to patch a leak in the water line between the church and the motel. Davis'Bldg. Report submitted by Dave Engleman on structural soundness of Davis Structural building was discussed. Soundness Mayor suggested that parking area south of the Old Davis Building be blocked off from parking and also that a sign stating "Danger Brick Falling" be placed at this location. T Close Alleys Sidney Perrin and Herbert Swenson requested the Council to close College & three alleys between College and Walnut Streets north of 18th Street. Walnut Mayor suggested that City Attorney advise City Manager as to the disposition of closing the above mentioned property and that Mr. Jack Gillum who is interested in closing alleys and Herbert Swenson write to council requesting the closing of above mentioned alleys. Livestock Roofing livestock sheds in San Gabriel Park was discussed. Mayor Barns - Park Sloan suggested that livestock officials be contacted in reference to the livestock association paying part of the expense of repairing the sheds. Fire Ins. Letter from State Board of Insurance was discussed. Water Mayor suggested that City Manager Eyeington secure information Treatment about water treatment plant and contact Mr. Hobart about whether there Plant are any federal funds available for the project. There being no further business, on Brock meeting adjourned. l / ATTEST: Claud Eads, City Secre ry Jay