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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - Regular - 2/28/1936�1 41 Z RECESSED REGULAR ITEETING. Lubbock, Texas, Feb. 289 1936. The City Commission of the City of Lubbock, 'Texas, met at 1:30 P.M. in Recessed Regular Session, recessed from Regular Meeting of Feb. 27th, 1936, at the Regular YLeeting Place in the City Hall, the folloilTing members being present, to -wit! Mayor Ross Edwards, Commissioners W.B. Price, A.J. Richardson, B.E. Needles, J.C. Royalty, City Manager W.H. Rodgers, City Attorney J.E. Vickers and City Secretary `11.0. Stevens. Absent: None. The Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 13th, 1936, were read and upon motion by Commissioner noyalty, seconded by Commissioner Price, they VTere unanimously approved. Upon motion by Commissioner Richardson, seconded by Commissioner Needles, carried unanimously, Ordinance No. 544 passed 3td and final reading. ORDINANCE No. 544 ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR A PART 01' `1HE COST OF IN'.PROVING A PORTION* OF FIFTEENTH STREET AND SUNDRY OTHER STRRrTS, AVENTL'ES AND ALLEYS IIe THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE, COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMIENTS, AND TOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IT- EVIDEYCF THEREOF, AND DECLARING AT; EMERGE iCY. ilpon motion by Commissioner Richardson, seconded by Commissioner Needles, the following Resolution passed unanimously. RESOLUTION CITY OF LUBBOCK Concerning Certain Securities Deposited by Citizens National Bank of Lubbock, Texas. BE IT REMEDBERED: That on this 28th day pf February, 19369 at a Regular Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Lubbock, Texas, a quorum being present, it was duly moved by Commissioner A.J. Richardson, seconded by Commissioner B.E. Needles, and unanimously agreed that the Uitizens National Bank of Lubbock, be, and it is hereby authorized to withdraw from the First National Bank of Ft. 'North, Texas, the following described securities deposited by the Citizens National bank of Lubbock, texas, with the First National .Sank of Fort Worth, Texas, for the purpose of cover- ing deposits of the said City, as more fully shown by Ordinance No. 528, passed and approved on the 24th day of January, 19.55. 3 - $$1,400.00 - No. 31 - 32 and 33 Street Improvement -Bonds Series of 1925 2 - 319000.00 - No. 16 - 17 hater Works Bonds Series of 1925 Together with all coupons attached to the foregoing bonds. This resolution is passed for the purpose of releasing the fore- going securities for the reason that the total amount of deposits have decreased more than the face amount of the securities herein released, and for the reason that the amount of securities retained exceed the total amount of the City's deposit in the said Bark, the securities remaining pledged being ample to meet the require- ments of law and of the City Commission. Passed and approved. this 28th day of February, 1936. Ross Edwards Mayor Attest: ITT. 0 • Stevens City Secretary. ?- 28-1936 0 K as to form: J.11,'. Vickers City Attorney. Upon Motion by Commissioner Royalty, seconded by Commissioner Price, the following Resolution passed unanimously. l� RESOLUTION BE IT R'2��B]RED: That the Citizens National Bank of Lubbock, placed -ith the First National Bank of Fort %'forth additional securitts to covF.r the guarantee of the City's funds, and upon motion by Commissioner J.C. Royalty, seconded by Commissioner .B. Price, carried unanimously, that the City accept the additional securities. WHEREAS, by Ordinance No. 5289, passed and approved on the 24th day of January, 1935, the Citizens National Bank of Lubbock, 'Texas, arras selected as the Depository of the funds of the City of Lubbock, Texas, to be secured by Deposit of permissible securities under the Statutes of this State, and "TIEREAS, the said. The Citizens National Bank has placed with the First National Bank of Fort Worth, Fort North, Texas, securities for the purpose of covering deposits of this City with such depositoryin compliance -ith such selection and said Ordinance No. 528, which said securities are described as follows: 5 - 5100000 #S20432B - S20419K - 20L - S17362B-63C 2 - 3/4% H.O.L.C. Bonds Series B, dated 8/l/349 due 8/l/49-39 �,50vOnO.00 Int due February and Aug. lst, Aug. 1st, 1936 and s.c.a. which are held to the joint account of the Depository and this City for indemnity to the City; No-, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Lubbock, Texas, that the City of Lubbock, Texas, does here ratify and confirm such deposit and the terms thereof, and the individual securities as being acceptable and in compliance vrith the ordinance selecting the depository, insofar as the face of such securities do not exceed. the sums of the City on Deposit with said The `itizens National Bank of Lubbock, texas. Passed and approved b-r unanimous vote of the City CoMmi ssion, this the 28th day of February, 1936. (Seal) Attest: Ross Edwards Ma yo r ff 0 Stevens City Secretary. 0.1t. as to form: J E Vickers City Attorney Upon motion by Commissioner Richardson, seconded by Commissioner Royalty, carried unanimously, it was ordered to sign the following Contract. State of 'Texas ss. County of Lubbock This Contract and ,agreement, Made and entered into this 28th day of February, 197,6, by and bet,_1:een UNIVERSAL SIGh-kL C011PANY9.-,,,ith its offices at Fort orth, Texas, hereinafter at all times referred to as Party of tY:e First Part, and the City of Lubbock, State of Texas, acting by and through its duly constituted officials, hereinafter called Party of the Second Part. "IITNESSETH: `ITEREAS9 The Party of the First Part is the licensee of Letters Patent, Number 1,521,941, issued to George Ben Graf, by the United States of America, on the 6th day of January,A.D. 19259 covering certain designs of traffic signals; and WHEREAS, The Party of the First Part proposes to install such "Stop" and "Slow" or"No U" signals in the above Uity at such places designated as stop and slow positions for traffic, and maintain the same for a period of eight years, or the life of Letters Patent men- tioned above, beginning this day. 1,0Wv THEKIFORE, It is hereby mutually understood and agreed by and bet,.^reen the parties hereto that the said UNIVER8kh SIGNAL COMPANY, Wk 0 Party of the First Part, will install such "Stop" and/or "Slow'19 or "No U" signals as agreed on by the parties hereto, and at such places in said City as may be designated or approved by authorized City authorities, and said signals to be furnished and installed by the Party of the First Part without any expense to the Party of the Second fart whatsoever. It is further agreed that Party of the First Part shall make all repairs to said signals, replace all reflectors, and keep all signals properly painted or enameled without cost to Party of the Second Part, and will install and maintain additional signals under the same conditions as those mentioned above. The consideration for the installation and furnishing of said signals as herein described shall be the right of the party of the First Part to have neat advertising matter on the back of any or all of said signals so installed, however, it is expressly understood and agreed that no advertising of alcoholic, malt or spirituous liquors will be accepted by the Party of the First Part. It is further agreed that Party of the Second Part will have their Street Department (or one in similar capacity) to remove all rubbish from or around said signals, such as sand, dirt or anything that would make the signal unsightly. `'ity of Lu"ibock reserves right to terminate this Contract at any time and require removal of signs and signals by first party by giving 30 days notice. It is understood that said signals shall be of a dimension approxim-.tely as follows: Length 21 inches, width 181 inches; and not more than 3 7/8 inches in height from the level of the street. Title to all signals installed by Party of the First Part shall immediately transfer to the City, or Party of the Second Part, upon installation, and shall remain its property as long as the UNIVERSAL SIGNAL COTJPA;"Y, or its assigns, is allowed to maintain advertising thereon. IN "'ITYPESS '=REOF, 71e have hereunto set our hands and seals this 20th. day of February, A.D. 1936. UNIVERSAL SIGNAL COMPANY By President By Secretary. CITY OF Attest: By Mayo r City Manager. 2- 28- 36 0 K as to form J E Vickers City Attorney. The matter of admitting Tech Campus into City Limits was discussed and was referred to City Attorney Vickers for legal opinion. Upon motion by Commissioner Richardson, seconded. by Commissioner Royalty, carried unanimously, it was ordered to purchase old Packard Chasis from Scoggins-Dickey Motor Company, at best price possible, not to exceed 1200.00. Attorney "_.D. Girand came before the City Commission and presented Claim for Jno. H. Moore claiming 1uoore had reduced the ;Ias Rates. The matter was discussed but no action taken. Upon motion by Commissioner Richardson, seconded by Commissioner Royalty, carried unanimously, it was ordered to purchase 21*225 Gallons OA-230T Road Asphalt from Col -Tex Refining company at .51 per gallon, F.O.B. Lubbock, and to employ tom Southerland to heat, haul and apply C� 2j cents per gallon, provided he applies all asphalt on '".P.A. Program. Upon motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Needles, carried unanimously, it was ordered to accept Fred Snyder's check for 1935 taxes as of January 31st, 1936. 18�i THE STATE OF TEXAS: COUNTY OF LU-"BOCK: BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, this day personally appeared Anne Snyder, to me well kno-^n, and who, after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that she posted a letter dated January 31 addressed to Mr. 1.C. Young, Tax Collector, City of Lubbock, Lubbock, Texas, in which was enclosed check for 396.31 to pay 1935 city taxes on Lots 1, 2 and 3 in Block 8. Ellwood Place Addition to Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, and which letter was signed by Fred Snyder, on the evening of January 31 at about five or ten minutes before ten o'clock at the Post Office in Lubbock, 'Texas. (Signed) Anne Snyder Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 12 day of February, A.D. 1936. (Seal) W. U. VIatkins, Jr. _ Notary Public - Lubbock County, Texas At Nine o'clock P.M. mail is tied out for brains and therefore our postmark will not show on letters mailed after that hour Signed: Amos H. Howard, Postmaster No further business coming up for consideration, the City Commission Recessed to meet March 2nd, at 2:30 P.M. k Read and approved this the day of �C��/ _, 1936. Mayor n._+-,+.