HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - Regular - 8/13/1942REGULAR MEETING.
Lubbock,Texas, August 13, 1942.
The City Commission of the City of Lubbock, Texas, met at 1:30 r.M.
in Regular Session at the Regular Meeting Place in the City Hall,
the following members thereof being present, to wit:
Mayor C.E. Slaton, Commissioners Hub Jones, Garland Newsom, W.B. Price,
City Attorney Durwood H. Bradley, "'ity Manager W.H. Rodgers, and City
Secretary Lavenia Williams.
City Auditor, D.D. Martin was also present in the meeting.
Absent: None.
The Minutes of Regular Meeting of July 23, 1942, and Recessed Regular
Meetings of July 25, 1942, and August 1, 1942, were read, and upon
motion by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Newsom, they
were unanimously approved.
Mr. White with Cornell and Company, Auditors, appeared before the
Commission, presenting audit of the City's accounts for the fiscal
year ended March 31, 1942. The Audit was reviewed and upon motion by
Commissioner Newsom, secadded by Commissioner Price, carried unanimously,
to accept the Audit and/nake payme-t to Cornell and Company in accord-
ance with Contract, in amount of �800.00 (flight Hun•lred and No/100 Dollard).
At this time Mayor C E Slat -on requested City Manager W.H. Rodgers, and
pity Auditor D.D. Martin, to resign.
Mr. Rodgers stated "No", he wo ld not resign, that the Commission was
authorized, under the City Charter, to fire him, and they could do that,
whereupon motion made by Commissioner Jones, that W.H. Rodgers be
dismissed as City Manager, effective immediately, motion was seconded
by Commissioner Newsom, and when voted upon, the motion carried unanimously.
D.D. Martin, City Auditor, having remained silent, failed to tender his
resignation, whereupon, Commissioner Jones moved that D.D. Martin, City
Auditor, be dismissed, effective immediately. The Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Newsom, and when voted upon, the motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Newsom, carried
unanimously, that W.H. Rodgers, retiring City Manager, and D.D. Martin,
retiring City Auditor, be granted and paid salaries to and including the
15th of September, 1942.
Motion by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Newsom, carried
unanimously, Marlin R. Smith,Jr., was appointed Acting City Manager,
and Mrs. Leila Ashford was appointed Acting City Auditor. This in
connection with their present duties, and at present salaries.
Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded bFT Commissioner Newsom, carried
unanimously, the following tax corrections were approved:
Cancel Tax, South 50 ft. of Lots 11 and 12, Block 33 Overton Addition,
for yedr 1941, account of Double Rendition - amount 45.94.
Cancel Tax, West 25 ft. of Lot 34. Block 2, Deerwood Addition, originally
owned by K.F. Adkins, 1941 tax, only 99 cents, account of double rendition.
Cancel personal tax - M.C. Butler and Sylvan Sanders, year 1941,
account of double rendition - amount of tax $5.50.
Cancel Tax, personal, W.F. Schenck, year 1941, account of double rendition,
in amount of 45.50.
Cancel personal tax, Klaus McCraw, year 1941, account/of error in assessment,
in amount of 43.83.
Cancel personal tax - Mrs. Ora Davis, year 1941, account of double rendition,
in amount of $2.20.
Cancel tax, account of error in assessment, year 1941, as follows:
Lot
25,
Block
12, Roberts & McWhorter -
0.55
Lot
26 ,
Block
12, " it " -
0.44
Lot
47 ,
Block
12, n it . ,+ -
0.44
Lot
48,
Block
12, " " it -
0.55
Total amount to cancel - $1.98
Motion b- Commissioner Newsom, seconded by commissioner Jones, carried
unanimously, to accept payment of tax due on Block 8, Flynn Place,
5 Acre tract, also described asW. 112 of Tract C, Survey 7, Block B,
Lubbock Co., E.K. Hufstedler, The u ity Tax Collector being authorized
to accept the amount of the original tax, without penalty, interest or
costs, due to the fact that Mr. Hufstedler had been under the impression
that he was paying tax on this property at the same time he paid his oth� r
City tax during these ,years.
Motion by Commissioner Jones, seconded b-- Commissioner Newsom, carried
unanimously, to accept delinquent personal tax due City,of Lubbock by J.B.
and W.L. Logan, without penalty and interest, collecting original tax, only.
Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Jones, carried
unanimously, to pay damage to J.E. Vickers crop, 1.34 acres cotton and
1.27 acres irish potatoes, caused by crossing his land with storm sewer
from the lake at Municipal "irport property to the Canyon - in the
amount of 4275.00.
Motion by Commissioner Newsom, seconded by Commissioner Jones, carried
unanimously, to refund 03.00 to R.R. McDaniels, on City of Lubbock
Police Department Receipt W34737 of date August 2, 1942; Mr. McDaniel
having been assessed andpaid 415.00 fine, but served one day in jail,
therefore due a credit of 03.00.
Motion by Commissioner Newsom, seconded by Commissioner Price, carried
unanimously, to authorize Acting City Manager M.R. Smith,Jr. to employ
Herbert Kirk as Shop Foreman, at a salary of 4200.00 per month, effective
immediately, if he thinks IUIr. Kirk the right man for this place.
Motion by Commissioner Newsom, seconded by Commissioner Price, carried
unanimously, to raise salary of H.B. Hamilton, Plumbing I spector, to
4330.00 per month, effectiv unR , 1942; Mr. Hamilton Raving assumed
duties of Building Inspecto J' Ad ���6trical Inspector, Paul Williams,
they having been granted leave of absence to work at South Plains Army
Flying School, during construction period. The salary to be adjusted
back to its original amount of 0230.00 per month, at any time the
Commission so desires.
Supplement NQ. 2 to Final Estimate Sewage Treatment Plant
and Outfall Line - Contract of October 10, 1940.
To: Panhandle Construction Company
Lubbock, Texas
August 12, 1942.
Mr. W.H. Rodgers,
C it y Manager,
Lubbock, Texas
Dear Sir:
We herewith submit for your approval supplement No. 2 to the
final Estimate to the Panhandle Construction Company on the Sewage
Treatment Plant and Outfall Line on which bids were received September
302 1940.
Division I - Sewage Treatment Plant
Total of inal Estimate - $150 9134. 04
Less: $100.00 on time clocks 100.00
Total Division I f1501034.04 41509034.04
Continued fror�i age
Division II - Outfall & Discharge Lines
Total - Same as final Estimate -
Total Amount Final Estimate - Div. I & II
Less: Previous Estimates
64 544.32
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206,103.36
Total amount due this Estimate - $ 82475.00
The amount due this estimate was the amount retained until the
final test and acceptance of the filter equipment. The final tests have
been made on this equipment and the test results show that/the equipment
has satisfactorily complied with all of the requirements of the
specifications and has satisfactorily met the requirements, set forth
in the guarantee furnished by the Lakeside Engineering Corporation,
manufacturers of the filter equipment.
Therefore, we recommend the final acceptance of the filter equipment,
and the final acceptance of the entire job and payment of this estimate.
respectfully submitted,
M.R. Smith,Jr.
M.R. Smith, Jr.
City Engineer.
Motion by Commissioner Newsom, seconded by Commissioner Jones, carried
unanimously, to accept Sewage Treatment Plant and Outfall Line in
accordance with Mr. Smith's recommendation, and pay final estimate
in the amount of 08,475.00.
Seventh Estimate - 5 Mil. Gallon Reservoir
Contract of April 28, 1941.
To: Panhandle Const. Co.
Lubbock, Texas
August 11, 1942.
Mr. W.H. Rodgers
City Manager
Lubbock, Texas
Dear Sir:
I herewith respectfully submit for yr,ur approval the
SeventlAnd Final Estimate on work performed by the forcesbf tiae
Panhandle Construction Company, on the 5 Million Gallon Water Storage
Reservoir on which bids were received April 15, 1941.
Total Lump Sum Bid on Construction of 5 Mil. Gallon Concrete Water
Storage Reservoir and Appurtenances - - $580759.30
Less: Previous payments
Total Amount due this Estimate
57,759.30
1,000.00
The $1,000.00 due on this estimate was to be retained until the
leaks in the reservoir had been satisfactorily stopped. We have examined
the reservoir several times since the Sixth Estimate was made in February,
and at which time the $1,000.00 was retained; each time we have checked the
leakage from the reservoir it has shown a decrease over the time before.
From these tests it is evident that the leaks are gradually stopping and the
cracks are sealing up; therefore, I recommend the payment o" the
estimate as submitted.
Respectfully submitted,
M.R. Smith,Jr.
M.R. Smith,Jr.
City Engineer.
Motion b17 Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Jones, carried
unanimously, to accept 5 Million Gallon 'Hater Reservoir, in accordance with
Mr. Smith's recommendation, and pay final estimate in amount of $11,000.00,
to Panhandle Construction Company, Lubbock, Texas.
There was discussion of clair/for damage to E.M. Barrett's automobile,
Mr. Barnett having claimed to have damaged his automobile when driving
over defective manhole cover, and the matter was referred to Acting
City Manager, M.R. Smith,Jr., for investigation. Amount of damage claimed,
$52.15 .
Motion by Commission r Newsom, seconded by Commissioner Price, carried
unanimously, Sub Contractor's Bond of Simon V. Neva was approved and
ordered filed.
Weaver Brothers, by letter from S.H. Weaver, offered to sell the City the
east half of the three lots immediately east of the City well, near the
Lconomy Mills, being Lots 18, 19 and 20, Block 172, Original Town. M.R.
Smith,Jr., Acting City Manager, was instructed to investigate to see whether
oT not tie Citneeded this hand , and report back to _the City Commission:_mot
Price 14ing $1187.50, — ---
Vaughan Wilson, Attorney, appeared before the Commission in connection
with condemnation suit against Dr. V.V. Clark, regarding opening alley
between ,19th and 20th Street, west of College Avenue, in Ellyvood Addition.
There was discussion, and it was agreed by both Nor. Wilson, Attorney
for Dr. Clark, and Durwood H. Bradley, City A torney, that there would be
no further action taken in this suit- until after the next regi.lar meeting
of the Commission on Aug. 27, 1942, at which time Mr. Wilson stated he
would present proposition to the Commission, in this connection.
Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Jones, carried unanimously,
to purchase equipment as follows, fro- Henry Roberts, at a total cost of
$125.00, said a quipment.now being located in office occupied by the local
Rationing Board, 1111 A enue J, City l torney to secure agreement from
owner of building that phis equipment be moved from Building when rationing
board vacates the building.
2 Large Venetian Blinds
3 Swinging Chandeliers
1 Air Conditioner
1 Ceiling Electric Fan
Motion by Commissioner Newsom, seconded by Commissioner Jones, carried
unanimously, to pay gum of $6.10 to Bradley and Wilson, Attorneys, in
suit of City of Lubbock vs. V.V. Clark, et al. This to reimburse Bradley
and Wilson who had paid the account to Bates, Skirvin and Varnau, for ser-
ving notide in connection with this suit.
Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commission r Newsom, carried
unanimously, to refund 41.04 to Maxey Lumber Company, Lot 6, Block 1,
Melba Addition, account this tax was paid by L.T. May, making a double
payge nt .
No further business coming up for consideration, the City Commission
recessed to Meet August 19, 1942, at 8:30 a.M.
Read and approved this the 27th day
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by Se 6retary.
of August 1942.
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