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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - Regular - 3/13/1941N REGULAR MEETING. Lubbock, Texas, March 13, 1941. The City Commission of the pity of Lubbock, Texas, met in Regular Session at the Regular meeting Place, in the the following members thereof being present, to -wit: at 1:30 r.M. Uity Hall, Mayor U E Slaton, commissioners tit G McMillan, Garland Newsom, Hub Jones, 4 B trice, City Attorney Durwood H Bradley, City Manager W H Rodgers and pity Secretary 7-avenia viilliams. Absent: Commi-ssioners d G Mcxi.illan and a B rri ce. The Minutes of regular Meeting of February 27th and Recessed Regular Meeting of March 4th, 1941, were read and upon motion by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Uommissioner Newsom, they were unanimously approved. Motion by Uommissioner Jones, seconded by Uommissioner Newsom, the following Resolution carried unanimously. RESOLUTION AND ORDER ACCEPTING BIDS FOR TIM PURCHASE OF $175,000.00 CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS, ELECTRIC LIGHT IMPROVEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION BONDS, AND $75,000.00 CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS, WATME WORKS I11PROVE"LENT AND CONSTRUCTION BONDS, ALL DATED FEBRUARY 10, 1941. THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF LUBBOCK CITY OF LUBBOCK ON T:IS the 13th day of izrch, 1941, the City Commission of the 4ity of Lubbock, 'Texas, convened in Re.lzlar session, at the regular meeting place thereof in the city Hall, with the following members thereof, to -wit: C.E. Slaton, Mayor, Gatiand Newsom, Uommissioner and Hub Jones, Commissioner, presant, and the following absent: �.�. trice and d G McMillan, constituting a quorum, when, among other proceedings had, were the following: Co,--nissioner Jones introduced a resolution and order and moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Uommissioner Newsom. The motion carrying with it the adoption of the resolution and order, prevailed by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Slaton and Commissioners Newsom and Jones. NOES: None, The RESOLUTION AND ORDER is as follows: "RESOLUTION AND ORDER by the City Commission of the City of Lubbock, Texas, accepting bids for the purchase of $175,000.00 City of Lubbock, Texas, electric Light Improvement and Construction Bonds, and �75,000.00 City of Lubbock, Texas, `.daterworks Improvement and Construction 'onds, all dated February 10, 1941". :MEREAS, as required by Section 5, of Article VIII, of the Lubbock Charter, notice of sale in respect of $175,000.00 City of Lubbock, 'Texas, Electric Light Improvement and construction Bonds, and 475,000.00 City of Lubbock, 'Texas, .daterworks Improvement and Construction Bonds, all dated February 10, 1941, were duly issued and published by the amity Secretary in the Morning Avalanche, a newspaper published in the City of Lubbock, Texas, and which notice of sale was published in said newspaper on the following dates: Jan. 25, 1941, Feb. 1, 1941, r'eb. 8, 1941 Feb. 15, 1941 and Feb. 22nd, 1941, the first date of publication being not less than thirty 130) days prior to the 25th day of r'ebruary, 1941 the date of sale stipulated in such notice; and lHLREAS, in conformity with such notice of sale, sealed proposals or bids for the purchase oVsaid bonds, were duly deposited with the City Secretary not later than 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, the 25th day of February, 1941; and, ;dFi�iREAS, after all proposals or bids had been opened and read, and duly considered, it was found that the proposals or bids submitted by the CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS, were the highest and best proposals or bids submitted; said bank having bid par and accrued interest and a premium of $22.36 for the purchase of the said 4175,000.00 " City of Lubbock,Texas, Electric Light Improvement and Construction .0onds and having bid par and accrued interest and a premium of 410.00 for the purchase of the said 475,000.00 " City of Lubbock, 'Texas, :waterworks Lmprovement and Construction Bonds, and in consequence thereof this Commission accepted and approved the proposals or bids of the said Citizens National Dank of Lubbock, Texas, and the said -bonds were duly awarded and sold to the said Bank for the prices stated; therefore, BE iT RESOLVED AND ORDERED 13Y THE COL'EISSIJN OF -HE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS: I. That the proposal or bid of CITIZENS NATIONAL BAM�_ OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS to purchase at a price of par and accrued interest and a'premium of $22.36 "City of Lubbock, Texas, Electric Light Improvement and Construction Bonds," dated February 10, 1941, is hereby accepted and approved; said bonds being in the principal sum of 175,.000.00, num Bred from 1 to 175, both inclusive, all bearing interest from date until paid at the rate of 1% per annum, due serially $5,000.00 on the loth day of each month beginning January 10, 1942, and ending November 10, 1944, with the interest payable on August.10, 1941 and on February 10, 1942, and thereafter semi-annually on august loth and February loth of each year, except interest will be paid at matutity on the bonds maturing between regular interest paying dates. II. 'Mat the proposal or bid of CITIZENS NATIONAL BANk OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS, to purchase at a price of par and accrued interest and a premium of V10.CO, "City of Lubbock, 'Texas, oaterworks improvement and construction Londs," dated r'ebruary 10, 1941, is hereby accepted and approved; said bonds being in the principal sum of �75,000:00, numbered from 1 to 75, both inclusive, all bearing interest from-da-te until paid at the rate of 1% per annum, due serially "P"25,000..00 on February loth in each of the years 1942, 1943 and 1944, interest payable on August 10, 1941 and thereafter semi-annually on February loth and august loth, in each year. III. That the bonds hereinabove described are hereby declared to be sc the said CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS, at the prices herei stated. PASSED AND APPROVED, this the 12th day of March, 1941. ATTEST: venia 'Jilliams �Uity 3ecretary, city of Lubbock, Texas. (City Seal) C E Slaton _ Mayor, City of Lubbc Texas. Motion by Commissioner Ne•,som, seconded by Commissioner Jones, carried unanimously, to authorize Mayor C E 5laton, to execute license between the City of Lubbock and Lone Star Townsite Company relatipg to 1489.5 feet of 30 inch and 90 inch reinforced concrete pipe storm sewer across Townsite Company's property between "A" and "E" Avenues. Payment of $1.00 authorized. P & S F ny Co. Committee of Lubbock Unit of Texas Defense Guard, composed of K N Ch pp, Capt. Chester Hubbard and Lieutenant Walton, appeared before the Commission requesting that the City Commission appropriate $500.00 for guns, drill manuels, uniforms and ammunition for the Unit. 'There was discussion and the matter taken under advisement. The City Attorney to investigate to see if the City can legally spend money for this cause. Motion by Commissioner Newsom, seconded by Commissioner Jones, carried unanimously, Ordinance No. 661 passed second and final reading. ORDINANCE NO. 661 A ZONING ORDINANCE DIVIDING THE AREA WITHIN THE CORPORATE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK INTO DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A CITY-WIDE COM- PREHENSIVE PLAN; DEFINING CERTAIN TERMS; REGULATING THE LOCATION, SIZE, HEIGHT, BULK AND USE OF BUILDINGS WITHIN SUCH RESPECTIVE DISTRICTS; FIXING BUILDING LINES FOR EACH RESPECTIVE DISTRICT; FIXING THE PER- CENTAGE OF ANY LOT OR TRACT OF LAND TO BE OCCUPIED IN THE VARIOUS DISTRICTS; REGULATING THE SIZE OF YARDS, COURTS .AND OPEN SPACES IN EACH PARTICULAR DISTRICT; REGULATING THE DENSITY OF POPULATION, STRUCTURES, BUILDINGS, LANDS, INDUSTRY AND RESIDENCES IN THE DIFFERENT DISTRICTS; PROVIDING REGULATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, ERECTIONREPAIR AND ALTERATION OF ALL BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES IN EACH PARTICULAR DISTRICT; ADOPTING A ZONING MAP, 12KING IT A PART OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR THE LOCATION AND OUTLINE OF ALL DISTRICTS ON SAID ZONING MAP AND 14"lAKING ALL FIGURES, LETTERS, MARKINGS AND COLORS ON SAID It'.AP A PART OF THIS ORDINANCE; CREATING A BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND DEFINING ITS POWERS AND DUTIES; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE AND PROVIDING FOR THE VALIDITY OF THIS ORDINANCE. Lotion by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Newsom, carried unanimously, Ordinance No. 662 passed second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 662. ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR A PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF AVENUE H IN THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSEENTS AND FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF, AND Rlotion by Commissioner Newsom, seconded by Commissioner Jones, carried unanimously, Ordinance No. 663 passed second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 663. AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE .MCUTION OF A COOPERATION AGREEI.ENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS, and THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS. Motion by Commissioner "ewsom, seconded by Commissioner Jones, carried unanimously, to appropriate $1500.00 to County -City Welfare Association as the City's part of the Charity Fund. Motion by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Newsom, carried unanimously, to release paving lien, of W H Davis on lest 1/2 of Lots 6 and 7. Block 9, Overton Addition, Lubbock, Texas. This property being a leaveout in paving on account of property being a homestead. Mayor C E Slaton being authorized to release this paving lien. Motion by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Newsom, carried unanimously, the following General Contractor's Bonds were a;)proved and ordered filed: J.G. Keaster and F A Gann H H Copeland. Motion by Commissioner Newsom, seconded b;: Commissioner Jones, carried unanimously, to authorize loading zone at Crimes Tire "ompany on north side of building. r ?T!, I I , Motion by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner 1�ewsom, carried unanimously, to pay court cost in Jack Strickland case, rile No. 7200, 99th District Uourt, Lubbock, 'Texas, in amount of $73.15. 14r. Tom McKinney appeared before the Commission requesting that Domino Parlor License fee be reduced. There was discussion and it was unanimously agreed that it is not advisab a to reduce this license fee at this time. Mr. nobert Allen, Attorney, appeared before the Commission requesting that photography license ordinance be amended to make the license transferable. Where was discussion but no action taken. Kr. Thomas B. Toney appeared before the Commission requesting that he be allowed to live in trailor house on Avenue T, between 2nd and 3rd Streets, while building a dwelling. There was discussion and the matter referred to the City kanager for disposition. Rev. ',delch of Central Baptist Church appeared before the Commission requesting that 18th Street, between Avenue L and Avenue 11 be paved. There was discussion and it was unanimously agreed to pave this street. Motion b-, Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Newsom, carried unanimously, to sell 2 acres of land to aouth Plains electric Cooperative, Inc., at $100.00 per acre. The purchaser to furnish warranty deed and abstract of title to the property. This being land out of old Jump Ground property, North of Plainview highway, and the N:ayor was authorized to execute deed, No further business coming up for consideration, the City Commission recessed to meet lylarch 17, 1941, at 5 P.I. Read and approved this the _7UI day of _ _ Larch_-, 1941. At s ity ecretary.