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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - Regular - 8/27/1942REGULAR MEETING. Lubbock, Texas, August 27, 1942. The City Commissior of the City of Lubbock,Texas, met at 1:30 P.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, CommissionFrs VI.B. Price, Hub Jones, Garland Newsom, J.O. Jones, City Attorney Durwood H. Bradley, Acting City Manager M.R. 6mith,Jr., and City Secretary Lavenia Williams. Absent: None. The Minutes of Reg,-zlar Meeting of August 13th, 1942, and Recessed Regutar Meeting of august 19, 1942, were read, and upon motion b-, Commissioner Hub Jones, seconded by Commissioner Garland Newsom, they were unanimously approved. J. Ray Dickey appeared before the Commission regarding tax value on Lots 16, 17 and 18, Block 73, Original Town of Lubbock. There was discussion and it was unanimously agreed to call the 1942 Equalization Board together to set this valuation as that is the duty of the Equalization Board. J.D. Jones appeared before the Commission in regard to building at 1701 Avenue H, having been remodeled in violation @f the Building Code, due to Mr. Jones having been unable to secure materials called for in the Building Code, on account of the war. There was discussion and the `lity attorney was instructed to dray: amendment to the present Building Code Ordinance in order that the ordinance may provide for use of substitute materials when materials c-lled for in the Building Code can not be secured. - - - 4z- There was discussion of serving two water services on one meter due to the pipe shortage, and the Cite 4torney, Durwood H. Bradley, was instructed to draw amendment tb the present water ordinance in order tq/provide for such cases, for the duration of the war. `there was discussion of continuing paving project, wit'! W.F.A. forces, it being questionable as to whether or not asphalt can be secured for topping. It was unanimously agreed to make application for asphalt for this topping and continue work, if possible, until the present paving prograri is completed. There was discussion of possibility of using W.P.A. forces that have been working on paving for construction of a relief sanitary sewer line from the business section of town to a point near the old Sewage Disposal Plant. It was unanimously agreed that if the materials are available, that this work be started as soon as the paving work is completed. Bids were read on purchase of several cars of 1811, 15" and 10" pipe and upon motion by Uommissioner J.O. Jones, seconded by Commissioner W.B. Price, carried unanimously, Acting City Manager N.R. Smith,Jr. , was instructed to purchase car of pipe as needed for construction of relief Sanitary Sewer Line from Business section of town to _point near Old Sewage Disposal Plant. Motion by Commissioner Newsom, seconded by Commissioner Hub Jones, carried unanimously, to authorize Mayor C.E. Slaton to execute Paving Release, Lot 6, Block 35, Highland Heights Addition, this property not having been paved. Floyd Jackson, owner. Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Go. missioner Hub Jones, carried unanimously, to accept bid of Ford Motor Company to repair Car No. 5 - 1942 Fordor lord, City Manager's car, this automobile having been damaged in wreck. Motion by Commissioner Newsom, seconded by Commissioner Hub Jones, carried unanimously, to pay damage to E.M. Barnett automobile in amount of 452.15, Mr. Barnett's automobile having been damaged when running over defective Manhole cover. Bids were read on purchase of Electric Water Cooler to be used on first floor of the Oity Hall, and Acting City Manager, M.R. Srlith,Jr., was authorized to make this purchase. Motion by Commissioner Newsom, seconded by Commissioner J.O. Jones, carried unanimously, Acting City Manager, M.R. -Dmith,Jr., was authorized to investigate the results being obtained by the Ada `illiams lest Control in poisoning of rats at the City Dump Ground, and to continue this work if in his opinion it is advisable; allowing payment of $50.00 per month for the first two months, and $25.00 per month thereafter, agreement to be terminated at any time the City so desires. Letter was read from John Nugent Asst. Fire Chief, in regard to the working hours of the men in the Fire Department. There was discussion and Mr. Nugent was authorized to work out the schedule as suggested in his letter, of men working 48 hours on duty, and 24 hours off duty. Also that it was satisfactory with the Commission to employ one additional fireman as requested in said letter. Motion by Commissioner Frice, seconded by Commissioner J.O. Jones, carried unanimously, that atcting City Manager, 1+7.R. imith,Jr., be authorized to make settlement of the bill due Fort Worth and Denver Hai lway Cbmpany account of storm sewer crossing under their tracks, (South Side Storm Sewer) balance due on this bill being in the amount of 01,200.00. Original statement submitted March 3, 1941. There was discussion of the City paying recording fees on property deeded back to property owners on 19th Street, property having been deeded to City for purpose of widening 19th Street, and filing fees paid by the City when deeds recorded. Street not having been widened. It was unanimously agreed that the City would not pay these recording fees. No further business coming up for consideration, the City Commission recessed to meet September 1, 1942, at 1:30 P.P.S. Read and approved this the 10th day of %aptember , 1942. MAYOR ATTE City ecretary.