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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - Regular - 9/22/193851 1 REGULAR MEETING. Lubbock, Texas, Sept. 22, ;938. The City Commission of the City of Lubbock, Texas, met at 1:30 P.M. in Regular Session, at the Regular 14eeting Place in the City Hall, the following members thereof being present, to -wit: Mayor C E Slat on, Commissioners W G McMillan, W B Price, J A Fortenberry and Hub Jones, City Attorney Durwood H Bradley, City 1'uanager W H Rodgers and City Secretary, Lavenia Williams. Absent: Commissioner W G McMillan. The Minutes of Regular Meeting of September 8th and Recessed Regular Meeting of September 15th, 1938, were read and upon moti n by Commissioner Fortenberry, seconded by Commissioner Jones, they were unanimously approved. There was discussion of purchasing land for Street from Mrs. Dele van, and it was unanimously decided to defer this matter until the meeting of October 13th. Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Jones, carried unanimously, to appropriate $1,000.00 to County City Welfare Association, as the City's part of the Charity Fund. Motion b;� Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Trice, and unanimously carried, to pay employees who are off duty on account of sickness or accident, 60% of their monthly salary. Such payments to terminate upon the recommendation of the City Health Officer, as to when the employee is able to return to work. Mr. Tipton who lives in Block 41, Wheelock 2nd Addition, claims a City well caused his well to go dry, and upon motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Fortenberry, carried unanimously, to authorize the City Manager to handle this matter. Maple Wilson, 2409 Broadway, requested the City Commission to refund a portion of his water bill at this address for the month of August, 1938, and upon motion by `'ommissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Fortenberry, carried unanimously, to refund one-half this bill. Plains Compress Company requested the City Commission to close streets and alleys, Blocks 46,47,48,49 and 51, 'Rheelock's 2nd Addition, in order that they might build cotton warehouses on this location. Where was discussion, and it was unanimously agreed to not close these streets and alleys. Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by commissioner Fortenberry, bonds as follows were unanimously approved and ordered filed. P.H. Smith W.A. Knapp & W.F. Oliver Earl Underwood A C Coyne & F A Cannon L A Sto ne r Jack Nelson R U Robinson W W Sandifer J W Glasgow, Sr., General �'ontractor's Bond H n ft ff f1 t1 tr n tt f1 tt tf tf M tl fr n rf tf tl M fl tt rf R L Kerr Electrician's Bond A C Jones Electrician's Bond E T Bishop Gas Fitter's Bond S R Goon Gas Fitter's Bond Anderson Sheet Metal 'corks, Gas Fitter's Bond Sampson Plumbing & Heating Co., Gas litter's Bond_ G V Paden Sub -Contractor's Bond Tom Jenkins Sub -Contractor's Bond Sampson Plumbing & Heating �;ompany, Public Viorks Bond Finberg & Company, Cotton Brokers, requested Loading gone, 915 13th Street; there was a discussion, but no action taken. 2 Bids were read on purchase of two motorcycles for Police Department, and upon motion by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Fortenberry, carried unanimously, to purchase two Indian Motorcycles, trading in the two old ones now in use. Purchase Proposal for Farley -Davidson Police Motorcycles September 8, 1938. To City of Lubbock, Lubbock, Texas We hereby submit for your consideration quotations on the latest model Harley-Davidson Police Motorcycles as specified below: 1939-UL 74 Model, Harley-Davidson Police Motorcycles Quantity - Two This quotation includes the following: Front Safety Guard, Steering Damper, Stop Light, Trip Odometer, Fender Light, Jiffy Stand, 4 Ply Tires, Rear Wheel Siren and Speedometer Hand Control. Note: If 80 cu. in. Motors are desired instead of 74 cu. in. motors please add $20.00 to the net price of each machine. Furnished as listed above at $456.00 net each, Total $912.00 Allowance for the following: One 1935 VLD $180.00 One 1934 VLD 160.00 Total Allowance 340.00 Total Delivered Cost 572.00 6igned: Lubbock Motorcycle Co., By S V Champlin. Indian Motorcycle Company, Springfield, Ylassachusetts, Lubbock, Texas, Sept. 15, 1938. Mr. W H Rodgers, City Manager, City of Lubbock, Lubbock, Texas. Dear Sir: As per your request of the 14th, we beg to submit the following bids on three Indian motorcycles, of which we agree to take two Harley-Davidsons motorcycles on trade and the third new machine will be a straight sale, of which there will be no trade in involved. We agree to deliver to the City of Lubbock, Lubbock, Texas, two 74 cubic inch Police Special Indian motorcycles, equipped as following, Front Safety Guards, speedometer tripodmeter, fender light, (front fender) Jiffy Stand, four ply tires, (either Goodyear or Firestone) and rear wheel Sirene rear fender stop light, Magneto ignition motors, for the sum of $480.00, and two used Harley-Davidson motors No. 3SVLD 1644 and 34VLD 6743. As an alternate bid, we wish submit bids on two new Indian Four Cylinder models, equipped as above for the stun of $560.00, and two used Harley-Davidson motorcycles motors No. 35VLD1644 and 34VLD 6743. As the second alternate bid, we wish to explain that we agree to deliver to the City of Lubbock, Lubbock, Texas two new Indian 74 Cubic Inch Indian Police Special Motorcycles, battery ignition, equipped as specified above, for the sum of �450.00, and two used Harley-Davidson motorcycles, motor No. 35VLD 1644 and 34 VLD 6743. We also wish to submit the following prices on models 338B (74 cubic inch Indian Chief Police Special, per unit with the above equipment, battery ignition, delivered in Lubbock, Texas, for the sum of $$405.00, taking in consideration that there is no trade in involved. The same model machine, as specified above (equipment) for $420.00, magneto ignition equipped, where there is no trade in involved. The new Indian Four cylinder model, as above equipped, by no trade in involved for $450.00, per unit. We wish toexplain that if you desire sterring dampers for these machines, we will supply the same for $5.00 each. It has been our experience that this item is completely needless for Indian motorcycles, due to the fact that our models are equipped with the front suspension spring and "pulled" front wheel, thereby adding to this machine, great safety factor and added riding comfort and ease of handling. If new RCA saddle type radio's are desired, they may be had for the sum of $145.00, mounted at the Factory and new heavy duty generator for no extra cost. This price on radios are per unit. If we are favored with this order, we agree to deliver to Lubbock, Texas, with in 45 days from which the date the order is placed, or less. Thanking you for your past considerations and the opportunity of placing this bid, and trusting that you may see fit to favor us with this order. With kindest personal regards, we remain Cordially yours, ( Signed) H W Wylie Indian Sales & Service H.W. Wylie -dealer Counter signed, by V B Cox District Manager (Signed) By V B Cox _ Ind an otorcycle Co. Springfield, Mass., Headquarters at 1447 Hendrick St. Dallas, 'Texas Motion by Commissioner -Brice, seconded by Uommissioner Fortenberry, the following Resolution carried unanimously. RESOLUTION PROVIDI,IG FOR IMPROVEMENT OF VARIOUS ALLEYS, STREETS AND AVEIUES IN THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS, AND DIRECTING PREPARATION OF PEA IIS AND SPECIFICATIONS. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS; THAT, Public necessity exists that the following portions of alleys, streets and avenues in the City of Lubbock, 'Texas, be improved as herein provided, to -wit: East and West Alley in Block 114, Original 'Town. North and `'outh Alley in Block 114, Original Town, North and South Alley in Block 147, Original Town, East one-half of East and "Jest Alley in Block 119, Original Town, II. Said portions of streets, avenues and alleys shall be improved by raising, grading, and filling same, and by installing concrete curbs and gutters, and storm sewers and drains where necessary, and by paving with one of the following types of material on proper foundation, to -wit: (a) Virti cal Fibre Brick (b) Rock Asphalt (c) Warrenite Bitulithic (d) Concrete (e) Asphaltic Concrete (f) Patented Types of Paving (g) Quadruple Top Asphalt and Rock 514 `lie exact type of pavement to be determined by the Commission of the City of Lubbock after receipt of bids. III. The City Engineer is hereby directed to prepare plans and specifi- cations for such improvements embracing specifications for each of the said types of paving. IV. Such improvements in each Unit or District shall be paid for in the following manner: (a) Railways and street railways using, occupying, or crossing any portion of said streets and avenues to be improved shall pay for and be assessed for all the cost of work in the area between their rails and tracks, double tracks, turnouts, and switches, and two feet on each side thereof. (b) The abutting property and owners thereof shall pay and shall be assessed for all the cost of constructing curbs in front of such respective properties, and 100% of the remaining cost of such improvements, after deducting the sums to be paid by railways and street railways under sub paragraph (a) above, provided that if it shall appear to the hearing to be had before final assessment that the special benefits to such property in the enhanced value thereof by means of such improvements will not aggregate such proportion of cost, then there shall be assessed and be paid by such abutting property, and the owners thereof, the amounts of such benefits. (c) The remaining cost of said improvements, after deducting the sums finally assessed against railways and street railways under sub -paragraph (a) hereof, and against abutting property and the owners thereof under sub -paragraph (b) above, shall be paid by the City of Lubbock. V. The amounts to be paid by and assessed against railways and street railways for work between rails and tracks and two feet on each side thereof, shall be payable on estimates as the work progresses as may be provided in such specifications, and shall bear interest from date due and until paid at the rate of 6 per cent per annum. The amounts to be assessed against and paid by abutting property and the owners thereof in each Unit shall be payable in five equal installments, due respectively on or before ten days, 1, 2 and 3 and 4 years after the completion and acceptance by the City of the improvements in the unit upon which the property abuts, and shall bear interest from date of such completion and acceptance and until paid at the rate of 6% per annum, payable annually, with provision that if default be made in the payment of any installment promptly as the same matures, then at the option of the holder of any such assessment or certificate is- sued in evidence thereof such default shall mature the entire assess- ment upon which same is made. VI. Assessments shall be made and levied and shall be a first and prior lien and personal liability for principal, interest, reasonable attorney's fees and casts of collection, if incurred all under and in accordance with the Charter, and amendments thereto, now in force in this Ci ty. VII . This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 22nd day of Sept., 1938. Attest: Lavenia Williams C ty Se cre tary (Seal) C E Slaton Mayor Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Fortenberry, the following Resolution carried unanimously. LUBBOCK FORM NO. 10. Units Nos. A-20, A-21, A-22, A-23, A-24, A-25, A-26, A-27, A-28, A-29, A-30, A-31, A-32, A-33, A-34, A-35, A-36, A-37, A-38. i RESOLUTION DIRECTING ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE ESTIMATES, ROLLS, ETC., IN CONNECTION WITH PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS ON' PORTIONS OF STREETS, ALLEYS AND AVENUES IN THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS. WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the City of Lubbock, has heretofore ordered and provided for the improvement of portions of sundry streets, avenues and alleys in said City designated and set forth in the proceedings relating thereto as Units Nos. A-20, A-21, A-22, A-231 A-24, A-25, A-26, A-27, A-28, A-29, A-30, A-31, A-32, 4-33, A-340 A-35, A-36, A-37, A-38, and arrangement therefor has been made and entered into by the City of Lubbock, and it is proposed to make and levy assessments against abutting property and the owners thereof and/others for a portion of the cost of such improvements. THEREFORE, Be it resolved by the City of Lubbock, Texas, that, I. The Engineer of the City be, and he is hereby directed to prepare and file with the q ty estimates showing cost of improvements in each Unit, showing the description of property abutting upon each unit with the names of the owners of such property and the amounts proposed to be assessed against each parcel of property, and showing other matters and things, it being specially provided hov�ever, that any mistake in such estimates or in amounts and in the descriptions of property or names of owners shall in no wise effect, invalidate or impair any assessment which may be levied. II. Such estimates, rolls a-nd statements shall show all information required to be shown thereon by the proceedings of the City relating to such improvements and the law and charter with amendments in force in the Uity. This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED, this the 22nd day of Sept., 1938. Attest: Lavenia Williams ity ecretary. (Seal) E Sl ato n -Mayo r Lubbock, Texas, Sept. 22, 1938. Lubbock Jorm No. 11. Units Nos. A-20, A-21, A-22, A-23, A-24, A-25, A-26, A-27, A-28, A-29, A-30, A-31, A-32, A-33, A-34, A-35, A-360 A-37, A-38. To the Mayor and Commissioners of the City of Lubbock, Texas. Gentlemen: In accordance with the proceedings of your Honorable Body, I hand you herewith estimate showing cost of improvements on portions of Streets, Alleys, and Avenues, designated in the Proceedings as Units Nos. A-20, A-21, A-22, A-23, A-24, A-25, A-260 A-27, A-28, A-29, A-30, A-31, A-32, A-33, A-34, A-351 A-36, A-37, A-38, Such estimates are attached hereto and show all matters and things requiredto be shown by the Law and �'harter with amendments in force in City and by the proceedings of your Honorable Body. There is separate roll or estimate for each Unit, 516 all of which are attached. 'Respectfully yours, M H Smith, Jr. , CITY ENGINEER Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by "ommissioner Fortenberry, the following Resolution carried unanimously. LUBBOCK FOR .1 NO. 12. Units Nos. A-20, A-21, A-22, A-23, A-24, A-25, A-26, A-27, A-28 A-29, A-30, A-31, A-32, A-33, A-34, A-35, A-36, A-37, A-38. RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND APPROVING ENGINEER'S ROLLS OR STATEMENT'S FOR PORTIONS OF STREETS, ALLEYS AND AVENUES, FIXING TINS AND PLACE OF HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO GIVE NOTICE. WHEREAS, the City of Lubbock has heretofore ordered that the hereinbelow mentioned portions of streets and alleys and avenues be improved by raising, grading and filling and paving, and by installing concrete curbs and gutters on Units Nos. A-20, A-27, A-221A-23, A-24, A-25, A-26, A-27, A-28, A-29, A-30, A-31, A-32, A-33, A-349 A-35, A-36, A-37, A-38, and otherwise; and, WHEREAS, arrangements for the making and construction of said improvements has been made and entered into by the City of Lubbock as Contractor, and the City Engineer has made and prepared and filed with the City his rolls or statements showing the amounts to be assessed against parcels of abutting property and the owners thereof, and showing other matters and things, and said statements have been examined and corrections made where necessary; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS; THAT, I. Said rolls or statements be and the same are hereby adopted and approved. II. That a hearing be given and held by and before the City Commission of Lubbock to the owners of property abutting upon said streets, avenues and alleys to be improved, and to all others in any wise interested or affected, concerning said improvements, the amounts of the proposed assessments against abutting property and the owners thereof, concerning the apportionment of the cost of said improvements and the description of property, names of owners, regularity of proceedings, and concerning all other matters and things in connection with which anyone is entitled to be heard under the law and charter with amendments in force in said pity, and the proceedings of the City with reference to said improvements, the portions of streets and alleys so to be improved and in connection with which such rolls or statements are adopted being set forth in the form of notice herein below prescribed. III Said hearing shall be held in the regular Commission meeting room of the City Hall in the City of Lubbock, Texas, on the 13th day of Octbber, 1938, at 1:30 P.M., and may be continued from time to time until the purposes thereof are in the opinion of the Commission fully accomplished and such hearing shall in all respects be conducted in accordance with said charter with amendments, law and proceedings. IV. The City Secretary is directed to give notice of the time, place and purpose of such hearing by causing notice in substantially the form hereinbelow prescribed to be published at least three times prior to the date of said hearing in a newspaper published in and of general circulation in the City of Lubbock, Texas, the first of whibh publications shall be at least ten days before the 0 Inn date for such hearing, and the form of which notice shall be substantially as follows: NOTICE TO THE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON THE HEREINBELOW MEMONED PORTIONS OF STREETS, AVENUES AND ALLEYS, AND TO ALL OTHERS AFFECTED: The Governing Body of the City of Lubbock has heretofore ordered that the following portions of streets, avenues and alleys in said 0ity of Lubbock, Texas, be improved by raising, gped4g4 and 7fMitg &Tnd.p.A$2flg .tad:by ins talling concrete curbs, and gutters on Units Nos. A-20, A-21, A-22, A-23, A-24, A-25, A-26, A-27, A-28, A-29, A-301, A-31, A-32, A-33, A-34, A-35, A-36, A-37, A-38, and otherwise, to -wit; North and South Alley, Block 120 in Original Town Addition, known and designated as Unit or District No. A-20, West One -Half East and Wiest Alley, Block 120 in Original 'sown Addition, known and designated as Unit or District No. A-21. North and mouth Alley, Block 105 in Original Town Addition, known and designated as Unit or District No. A-22. East and 'lest Alley, Block 105, in Original Town Addition, known and designated as Unit or District No. A-23. North and South Alley, Block 135, in Original Town Addition, known and designated as Unit or Li strict No. A-24. East and West Alley, Block 135, in Original 'Town Addition, known and designated as Unit or District No. A-25. North and South Alley, Block 148 in Original 'Town Addition, known and designated as Unit or District No. A-26. East One -Half of North One -Half of North and Oouth Alley Block 117, in Original 'Town Addition, known and designated as 6nit or District No. A-27. Test One -Half East and lest Alley, Block 117 in Original 'Town Addition, known and designated as Unit or District No. A-28. North and South Alley, Block 116 in Original Town Addition, known and designated as Unit or Listrict No. A-29. East and West Alley, Block 116, in Original Town Addition, known and designated as Unit or District No. A-30. South One -Half North and 0outh Alley, Block 115 in Original Town Addition, known and designated as Unit or "istrict No. A-31. East and Viest Alley, Block 115 in Original Town Addition, known and ddsignated as Unit or District No. A-32. North and South Alley, Block 104 in Original 'Town Addition, known and designated as Unit or District No. A-33. East One -Half of East and West Alley, Block 104 in Original 'Town Addition, known and designated as Unit or District No. A-34. East and West Alley, Block 114 in Original 'Town Addition, known and designated as Unit or District No. A-35. North and "outh Alley, Block 114 in Original `lawn Addition, known and designated as Unit or District No. A-36. North and `'outh Alley, Block 147 in Original Town Addition, known and designated as Unit or District No. A-37. East One -Half of East and West Alley, Block 119 in Original Town Addition, known and designated as Unit or District No. A-38. and arrangement for the making and construction of such improvements with a pavement consisting of 22" vertical fiber brick to be placed on approximately one inch of sand cushion on a 4" concrete base has been made and entered into by the City of Lubbock, Texas, to be used on all districts or units herein mentioned except Units A-27 and A-28, on which arrangemebt for the making and construction of such improvement with a 6" concrete pavement has been made and entered into by the City of Lubbock, Texas, and rolls or statements showing the proposed amounts to be assessed against abutting property and the owners thereof have been filed with the pity, such rolls or statements showing ,other matters and things, and have been approved, and the Oity Commission of said pity has fixed a time and place for hearing to the Owners of property abutting upon said portions of streets, avenues and alleys, and to all others affected, at which hearing the amounts to be assessed against the respective parcels of abutting property and the owners thereof for improvements in the units upon which the particular parcels of property abut, the amounts of benefits to the respective parcels of property by means of the improvements in the unit upon which the particular property abuts, the regularity of the proceedings with reference to such improvements, the apportionment of the cost of such improvements, and other matters and things will be determined, and after such hearing assessments will by ordinance be made and levied, and such h_:aring will be had and held by and before the City commission of the City of Lubbock, Texas, in the regular Commission meeting room in the City Hall, in the `'ity of Lubbock, Texas, on the day of _, At o'clock. The rolls or statements showing the proposed amounts of such assessments are on file in the office of the Uity Secretary, and copies thereof are in the office of the pity Engineer of the City of Lubbock and open to inspection of any interested parties at any time, and of all said matters and things all such owners of property, as well as any and others in any wise affected or interested, will take due notice. DONE by order of the City Commission of the City of Lubbock, this day of , 1938. City ecretary, City Of Lubbock, Texas. V. No notice other than that hereinabove provided for shall be necessary, but publication of such notice shall be due and sufficient notice to any and all persons, firms, corporations and other parties. This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after passage. Passed and approved this the 22nd day of Sept., A.D. 1938. C E Slaton _ MAYOR Attest: Lavenia Williams. _ ity ecretary (Seal) Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Corinissioner Fortenberry, carried unanimously, to designate Loading Zone at 704 Broadway, Ponca Wholesale Mercantile Company. Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Fortenberry, and unanimously carried, to pay T C Richardson nine (9) days salary, Mr. Richardson having failed to take this much of his vacation. Motion by Commissioner Fortenberry, seconded by Commissioner Jones, carried unanimously, to allow Miss Dora Snyder, City Bacteriologist, to attend Public Health Service Meeting at Hot Springs, Ark., October 21st and 22nd, 1938, at the expense of the City. Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by commissioner Fortenberry, carried unanimously, to authorize the Mayor to sign Paving Release Lot 14, Block 5, Overton Addition, Mr. Swayer owner, when new lien is signed by the purchaser. K.N. Clapp appeared before the Commission, requesting that election be called to vote a two mill tax for Park Purposes. There was a discussion, and the matter taken under advisement. Ed Hambright appeared before the Commission requesting the "ity Commission to lease him the]ake northwest of town for the considera- tion of $100.00 per year. There was discussion, and the matter taken under advisement, M Mr. S.F. Bumpass appeared before the Commission requesting that he be allowed to use water from one meter for his residence and his laundry business. There was discussion, but no action taken. No further business coming up for consideration, the City Commission Recessed to Meet September 28, 1938, at 10:30 A.M. Read and approved this the 13th day of October _, 1938. Zj, 1�ZA OR Attest: //? , Y / � City Secretary.