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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 11.04.1968 CC-R November 4, '1968 The City Council met in regular session with FIayor Jay C. Sloan presiding. The followin. Councilmen and officials were present: William It. Eanes, Harry Gold, !{ubert Brock, Doyle Lyda, A.F. Davis, Charles D. Lyeington - City Atanalrer, Claud Eads - Assistant City Manager, Joe B.' McMaster - City Attorney. Also present were Drew Ballard, Tommy Foust, J.M. burns, Bob Simmons with General Telephone Co.,James A. Rehler, and George Gregg. Minutes of meetings held October 1.1 and October 28 were approved as presented. I.O.O.F. Bldg Carl J. Doering presented a bid on the I.O.O.F. building in the amount Bid of $5,000.00. No action was taken on bid. Only one bid was submitted. C of C Letter The following letter from the Chamber of Commerce was read by !Mayor Sloan: The Honorable Jay Sloan, Mlayor, and Members of the City Council, City of Georgetown, Georgetown, Texas Gentlemen: In a report from the Community Action Committee of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, the following questions have arisen with regard to some of the obvious needs of the City. What is the status of City planning on, 1. Additional water supply. 2. Fire station and equipment 3. The Georgetown'Area Library housing. 4.' A municipal swimming pool. 5. A safe and decent City Police office. In the belief that an informed public is to be desired, and that the Chamber of Commerce may be helpful in this area, we are hopeful that you can supply us with the fullest information on these questions, including the projected time schedule for completion and the City's financial planning for implementing same. ?he unanimous opinion of the Community Action Committee was that the above projects are of vital importance to the continuing progress and outlook of Georgetown. May we point out, however, that the above listing of needs is in nomny.an attempt to establish priorities or to be all-inclusive. If there is any way in which the Chamber of Commerce can be of assistance to the City regarding these or other matters, you have but to ask. May we hear from you on these matters at your earliest convenience. Sincerely yours, Signed Joe Crawford, President CC: Mr. Charles D. lyeington, City Mgr. Copies to KUN and Sun for release 10-16-68 at Noon. Mayor stated that the Council was aware of all five items mentioned by the Chamber of Commerce. Each item listed was discussed by the Council and Mr. Hehler and Mr. Gregg from the Chamber of Co.,amerce. Loading; Zones Parking tickets issued to merchants using their assigned Loading Zones was called to the attention of the Council. Because there had been a number of complaints registered over the issuing of 2 hour parking tickets to merchants using the Loading Zone, the City Manager asked the Council how they intended to have the zones regulated. It was the decision of the Council that the ordinance stated that the zones were for expeditious 19ading and unloading of vehicles, not for parking a business vehicle. The City Manager stated that he would eo notifv all business establishments having a Loading Zone and clear up the matter. Sewer Service For The City Manager was requested to get information on the possi- Oak St. & Andice bility of providing sewer service on Oak Street in Williams Addition Rd. and on the Andice Road, and the cost of installation. This would be tied to our lift station on the Country Club Road. Hudson's Letter A letter was read from Less IIudson who is with W.H. Mullins hngineers Read of San Antonio, Texas. The City Manairer was asked to inform air. Hudson of the reading of his letter. Quarterly Meetings It was su:;gested by Councilman banes that the Council hold quarter - With C of C ly meetings with the Chamber of Commerce, in order to keep the Chamber of Commerce informed of what the city is doing. There being no further business, on motion by Lyda and seconded by Davis, meeting adjourned. Jay C. Sloan, Mayor ATTEST: : Claud Eads, City Secretary Petition for 2&nph Signs on L. 15th Rockwell Fund (6]0,0()0 To date -_56,372) American Library Association Budget Standard X a1�� MonAhly, Salary ........... 2/3 s ,R 27 books ....... ....1/,5 1,()()0 81 Maintenance.:*.*... 1/10 GE;O 55 n) ,1)00 6415 What we're'workino toward: 1. A place 2. Better Service 3. Better Salary 4. Larger Collection 1. Place -5,000 to 7,000 square'feet of space for study, reading, meeting. Well li!;hted, controlled temperature; kitchenette, restroom, children's area, office. Plan to renovate Old Oddfellow Building, with Federal Grant of up to $50,000 matched by City. Use 610,000 Rockwell Fund. 2. Better service -46 hours per week. 2,316 per year. Weekdays hour Saturday hours Maintenance at new place 9-11 am 9-11 am Utilities $100 per month 1-5:30 pm 3-4:30 pm Cleaning 6 7-9 Lvening Office 2.50 supplies and postage Insurance 15.00 Phone 9.50 Dues 2.0() . 'iota1 X135 per month 51620 er year 3. Better salary -$1.20 per hour, to 61.40 (.20 increases 6276 per month 63,312 per year 4. Larger collection -Use Uf Friends 60% for collection additions, book supplies. (6100 per month) Continue to depend on gift books. We have 7,000 books. We need 11,000. The Mayor read the following letter: Dear Mayor Sloan, Just Wednesday afternoon I saw, with several other people, a doh; 89 Letters head About The Mavor read letters from. F. B. CIifford and ��r. and Mrs. Penick 1partment Complex objecting to the construction of the two story apartment coi,:plex near their home. Letter of Resignation Motion was made by Eanes and seconded by Gold that Charles D. By City Manager Eyeinhton's letter of resignation be accepted and wished him good luck with his new position. ?november 1.4, 1968 Honorable Mayor Jay C. Sloan and City Council City of Georgetown Georgetown, Texas 78626 Gentlemen: I am submitting to you this date my resignation as City ?Manager of the City of Georgetown, effective November 30, 1968. I have accepted the position as City Manager in Mission, Texas and will assume my duties there on December 1, 1968. Sincerely, Signed Charles D. Eyeington City Manager Iorne Motion by Lanes, seconded by Gold and passed by unanimous vote that Rule mayor Le authorized to appoint following persons and citizens of Georgetown Charter as a committee to study and to make recommendations to the city council and citizens of Georgetown the feasibility of adopting a 'tome Rule Charter, and to recommend the feasibility of calling any necessary referendums or elec- tions for those purposes. There being no further business, on motion by Lyda and seconded by Brock, meeting adjourned. Jay C. Sloan, Mayor ATTEST: Claud Lads, City Secretary December 2, 1968 The City Council met on the above (date in special session, Mayor Jay C. Sloan presiding. The following, councilmen and officials were present: William It. Panes, Harry Gold, A. 1'. Davis, "ogle Lyda, Hubert Brock, Asst. City Manager Claud Eads, and City Attorney Joe B. McMaster. Others present were: Drew Mallard and firs. Herbert Baker. Audit The Audit report from Sept. 1, 1967 to August 31, 1988 was discussed Iteport by Mayor and Council in detail; no action was taken. ?sll_rr. The selection of a city snanal;er was discussed and it was agreed to Adv. put an advertisement in the Town & City Magazine for City Etinttger for Georgetown. Since I do not plan to move my family until school is out, I will be back in Georgetown from time to time and I shall be happy to assist your new manager in any way that I can in orienting him with the various projects we have underway. C -D It has been my pleasure to vork with the governing body of Georgetown since July 1965 and I am deeply appreciative of the cooperation and kindness extended to me and my family. It is my sincere hope that Georgetown will continue to grow and become a truly outstanding city it has the potential of being. Sincerely, Signed Charles D. Eyeington City Manager Iorne Motion by Lanes, seconded by Gold and passed by unanimous vote that Rule mayor Le authorized to appoint following persons and citizens of Georgetown Charter as a committee to study and to make recommendations to the city council and citizens of Georgetown the feasibility of adopting a 'tome Rule Charter, and to recommend the feasibility of calling any necessary referendums or elec- tions for those purposes. There being no further business, on motion by Lyda and seconded by Brock, meeting adjourned. Jay C. Sloan, Mayor ATTEST: Claud Lads, City Secretary December 2, 1968 The City Council met on the above (date in special session, Mayor Jay C. Sloan presiding. The following, councilmen and officials were present: William It. Panes, Harry Gold, A. 1'. Davis, "ogle Lyda, Hubert Brock, Asst. City Manager Claud Eads, and City Attorney Joe B. McMaster. Others present were: Drew Mallard and firs. Herbert Baker. Audit The Audit report from Sept. 1, 1967 to August 31, 1988 was discussed Iteport by Mayor and Council in detail; no action was taken. ?sll_rr. The selection of a city snanal;er was discussed and it was agreed to Adv. put an advertisement in the Town & City Magazine for City Etinttger for Georgetown. 00 h'.ayor & City Motion by Davis and seconded by Brock that Claud Eads and ?.favor Secy. to Jay C. Sloan sign city checks and in case of klavor Sloan's absence sign checks Hubert Brock was authorized to sign. Motion carried by unaninons vote. Dept. (lead 11avor stated that he would have meeting with dept. heads on Meeting; Tuesday, Dec. 3 and would like for any or all councilmen present that could attend. Airport Councilmen Gold stated that his committee on paving airport Itunways runways and taxi strips recommended to council that Seal Coat be used for paving both runways and taxi strips. There being no further business, on motion by Davis and seconded by Lanes, meeting adjourned. Jay C. Sloan, !Mayor ATTEST: Llaud Lads, City Secretary