HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - Regular - 6/13/1946REGULAR MEETING
Lubbock, Texas
June 13, 1946.
The City commission of the �Iity of Lubbock, Texas, met at 2 P.M. in
Regular session at the regular meeting place in the City Hall, the
following members thereof being present, to -wit:
Mayor C.A. Bestwick, Commissioners W.B. Price, J. Ray Dickey, F.H. Childress,
John Spikes, City attorney Vaughn L. Wilson, City Manager Homer ". Hunter,
City Secretary Lavenia Williams.
Absent: None.
The Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 23, 1946, were read, and upon motion
by commissioner Childress, seconded by 'lommissioner Price, carried unanimous-
ly, they were approved.
Motion by "ommissioner Price, seconded, carried, Ordinance No. 774
passed second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 774
AN ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR A PART OF THE COST OF
IMPROVING A FORTI O7 OF AVENUE "R" , 18TH STREET , 9TH STREET, 8TH STREET,
14TH STREET, AVENUE "B", 15TH STREET, 17TH STREET, AVENUE "L", 21ST STREET,
AVENUE "S11, 5TH STREET, 6TH STREET, AVENUE "U", 32ND STREET, 31st STREET
AND VAN BUREN AVENUE, SUCH PORTIONS BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE
PAVING ASSESSMENTS OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK ATTACHED _HERETO AND IL -.DE A PART HERE-
OF AND PORTION'S OF SUNDRY OTHER STREETS, AVENUES AND ALLEYS IN THE CITY OF
LUBBOCK, TEXAS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS, AND FOR
THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE TIEREOF, ALLOCATING FUNDS,
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. -/ 7 & , Li < < t, �- 'y
Motion by Commissioner Childress, seconded, carried, Ordinance No. 776
passed second and final reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 776
AN ORDINANCE DEFINING RESTAURANT, ITINERANT RESTAURANT, EMPLOYEES , UTENSILS ,
HEALTH OFFICER, ETC., REQUIRING PER2,7ITS FOR THE OF -ORATION OF SUCH ESTABLISHMENTS,
PROHIBITING THE SALE OF ADULTERATED, UNWHOLESOME OR MISBRANDED FOOD OR DRINK,
REGULATING THE INSPECTION OF SUCH ESTABLISHMENTS, THE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS
ORDINANCE AND THE FIXING OF PENALTIES.
PETITION TO ANNEX ADJOINING TERRITORY TO CITY OF LUBBOCK
TO INCLUDE FORREST HEIGHTS ADDITION
T8 'brie' Mayor ppd City Commission of the City of Lubbock, Texas;
We, the undersigned persons are inhabitants of and live within the territory
and tract of land herein described, are qualified to vote for members of the
Legislature of Texas and hereby vote in favor of said tract of land, which said
tract adjoins the limits of the City of Lubbock, becoming a part of the City
of Lubbock for all purposes, said tract of land being described by metes and
bounds as follows:
Beginning at a 1/2" iron pipe for the Southwest corner of this
tract, said 1/2" iron pipe being set 3601 North of two 3/4"
iron pipes set together for the Southwest corner of Section 13,
Block B. Lubbock county, Texas:
THENCE parallel to the South line of Section 13, Block B, to
the East 2355' to a point for an inside corner of this tract;
THENCE South 301 to a point in the South property line of
33rd Street;
THENCE East along the South rroperty line of 33rd Street 250'
to a point in the present city limits line in Monroe Avenue.
THENCE North along present city limits line in Monroe Avenue
920';
THENCE East 335' along present city limits line to the most
South Southwest corner of Green Acres;
THENCE North 425' along present city limits line;
THENCE West 300' along present city limits line;
THENCE South 180' in Monroe Avenue along present city limits line;
THENCE West 13201 along South line of a ley in Blocks 2 and 3
Phillips Addition and present City limits line;
THENCE South 1751 in Van Buren Avenue along present city limits line;
THENCE West 1320' in 30th Street along present city limits line;
THENCE South 9601 in Tyler Avenue to place of beginning.
NAME
C.B. Ridgway
L.C. Hamilton
A.C. Bullard
B.A. McCreary
Tom P. Byrd
J.W. Parrish
Wanda Parrish
J.W. Russell
HOUSE NUMBER
3001
3014
3008
3004
3006
3006
3108
To the pity Commission of the "ity of Lubbock, Texas:
STREET
32nd Street
30th Street
-30th Street
30th Street
30th Street
30th Street
30th Street
We, the following inhabitants and/or property owners of the area described
on page one of this petition also petition the City Commission of the
City of Lubbock, and hereby vote in favor of the territory being annexed
to and becoming a part of the City of Lubbock for all purposes.
S.S. Forrest, Jr.
M.H. Day
J.O. Garlington
C.B. Ridgway
L.C. Hamilton
3012
30th
Street
A.C. Bullard
3014
30th
Street
B A McCreary
3008
30th
Street
Tom P. Byrd
3004
30th
Street
J.W. Parrish
3006
30th
Street
Wanda Parrish
3006
30th
Street
J.W. Russell
3108
30th
Street
Ralph E. Brown
3016
30th
Street
Bryan Walker
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF LUBBOCK
BEFORE ME, Mark L. Hailey, A Notary rublic in and for the County
of Lubbock, estate of Texas, on this day personally appeared Tom P. Byrd,
J.W. Parrish and Wanda Parrish, each known to me to be the persons whose
signatures appear below and known to me to be credible persons and each
of them being by me duly sworn, upon oath did delose and say:
That they and each of them signed the attached petition addressed
to the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Lubbock, Texas, and that
they and each of them are inhabitants of the territory and tract of land
described in said petition and that the signers of said petition are and
constitute a majority of the inhabitants of said territory, being then
and there qualified to vote for members of the Legislature of Texas, and
that a majority of the inhabitants and property owners of such territory
have by said petition voted in favor of said territory becoming a part of
the City of Lubbock and that this affidavit is made by the three undersigned`
inhabitants consistent with the laws of the State of Texas, for the
purpose of causing said territory to be made a part of the "ity of Lubbock.
This 28 day of May, 1946. (Signed) Tom P. Byrd
it J.W. Parrish
it Wanda Parrish
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE, THIS 28th day of May, 1946.
(Seal)
(Signed) Mark L. Hailer
R%ta-r_v�u ie..Lubbock -Goun . Tex
The foregoing petition and affidavit having been filed with me, ii
hereby certified to the pity Commission of the pity of Lubbock for
disposition.
C A Bestwick
Mayor of the ity o u ock— e'rexas—
Motion by Uommissioner Childress, seconded, carried, Ordinance No. 778
passed first reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 778
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK SO AS TO
INCLUDE FORREST HEIGHTS ADDITION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS.
Motion by commissioner Childress, seconded, carried, Ordinance No. 779 passed
first reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 779
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO's 591, 5951 653, 64p 669, 685, 687,
5860 619, AND 638 AND RELEASING PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN UNITS NO'S 172, 173,
180, 184, 200, 299, 3009 3019 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 317, 324, y
W41 337, 338, 339, 340, 363, 368, 370, 372, 377, 378, 379, 380, 381, 382,
383, 384, 396, 398, 399, 407, 4080 409, 413, 414, 415, 416, 16-'0, 261 AND
2822 FROM ALL LIENS AND ASSESSMENTS AND OTHER INCUNBRANCES PROVIDED FOR IN
SAID ORDINANCE.
Motion by (%ommissioner Price, seconded, carried, Ordinance No. 780 passed
first reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 780
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING THE PANHANDLE AND SANTA FE RAILROAD CONIANY ITS ASSIGNEES,
SUCCESSORS AND LESSEES THE RIGHT, POWER AND PRIVILEGE OF LOCATING, BUILDING,
ERECTING, CONSTRUCTING AND PROPERLY MAINTAINING A RAILROAD INDUSTRY TRACK, AND
TO OPERATE ENGINES, CARS AND TRAINS THEREON UPON, ALONG AND ACROSS SUCH TRACK
AS A SOUTH EXTENSION OF THE INDUSTRY TRACK NOW SERVING LUBBOCK STEEL WORKS,
THIS EXTENSION BEING ACROSS �RD STREET AT A POINT APPROXIMATELY 15' EAST OF THE
EAST PROPERTY LINE OF AVENUE "P" IN THE CITY OF LUBBOCK; REQUIRING GRADING
CONFORMANCE; PAVING APPORTIONMENT AND INDEMNITY AGAINST LOSS BY THE CITY OF
LUBBOCK.
Motion by commissioner Uhildress, seconded, carried, the following
resolution was }gassed.
RESOLUTION
A RESOLT'TION GRANTING LICENSE FOR BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEM.
WHEREAS, A.D. Acree of Lubbock, `texas, desires to install a burglar alarm system
in the City of Lubbock which will necessitate the use of public streets and
alleys and which system is designed to facilitate the apprehension of burglary
in the corporate limits, TREREFORE,
HE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY CO11ISSIONT OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
1. That the said ---.D. Acree of 1917 Avenue "Q", Lubbock, Texas, is hereby
granted a license to use the streets and alleys in the City of Lubbock for the
purpose of erecting, maintaining and operating a lawful burglar alarm systeni,
subject to the following conditions:
(a) This license is granted for a period of oneyear and may be at any
time revoked by the governing body upon written notice to the
Licensee at the address herein stated.
(b) Licensee agrees that he will consistently maintain the burglar alarm
system in good order and that upon receipt of any burglar alarm
through such system he will concurrently transmit the alarm to the
Chief of Police of the City of Lubbock or any person designated by
him to receive such transmission.
(c) Failure on the part of the Licensee, his agents or employees to
transmit any such alarm, as required in numbered paragraph B shall
automatically revoke this license.
(d) Licensee agrees to submit himself to the Chief of Police, and re-
quire all of his employees, before entering upon the business of con-
ducting a burglar alarm syste:.. for finger printing and other means
of identification as the Chief of Police may require.
(e) Licensee covenants that he will save the City harmless against loss
or damage and claims therefor, of every nature growing out of the
existance of the burglar alarm system and will file with the City
Secretary a bond or insurance policy so conditioned, for $1,000.00.
(f) Licensee agrees that he will keep accurately books of accolznt cor-
rectly showing all sums of money charged for the burglar alarm system
and that he will pay to the `'ity of Lubbock on the lst day of Julv and
January of each year this license is in effect 4% of the gross re-
ceipts from the operation.
This license is not assignable and licensee agrees that he will not enter into
any understanding, combination, pool or agreement express or implied with any
person, firm or corporation whereby the burglar alarm system or any part thereof
shall ever be used by any person, firm or corporation for any purpose EXCEPT and
unless expressly authorized by the governing body of the �Iity of Lubbock
by resolutio, duly entered upon the minutes.
This license is granted subject to present and future Charter provisions,
all State laws, ordinances and resolutions,6f the Ui ty of Lubbock, the
violation of any of which including the provisions of this license shall
constitute cause for revoking this license.
Licensee agrees that in the event this license is revoked he will immediately
cause all equipment to be removed fror, the streets and alleys and should the
system or equipment be abandoned by Licensee for any reason, the same may be
removed by the Chief of Police under direction of the governing boyd in any
manner deemed by them expedient and in the public interest.
This license is subject to annual renewal.
Passed and alproved this 13 _ day of June, 1946, by unanimous vote of the
Commission.
ATTEST:
Lavenia Williams
City ecretary
C A Bestwick _
MAYO R
Motion by Commissioner Spikes, seconded, carried, to authorize the Mayor
to execute the following Quit Claim Deed to R. D. Moxley; in connection with
19th Street widening.
QUIT CLAIM DEED
STATE OF TEXAS I
I KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE FRESENTS :
COUNTY OF LUBBOCK Z
THAT THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, for and in consideration of the sum of $1.009
to it in hand paid by R. D. Moxley of Lubbock County, Texas, the receipt
of which is hereby acknowledged, and the execution by said R. D. Moxley
of Dedication Deed for that portion of Lot 23, Block 79, Overton Addition
to the City of Lubbock, required for widening of 19th Street, does by
these presents, forever quit claim unto said R. D. Moxley, his heirs and
assigns, all interest of the City of Lubbock in and to that certain tract
or parcel of land lying in the City of Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas
described as follows, to -wit:
That portion of Lot 23, Block 79, Overton Addition to the City
of Lubbock, lying within 19 feet of the face of the present
curb of 19th Street, as previously dedicated to the public by
Panhandle Construction Company, January 9, 1940, and recorded
in Vol. 254, Page 310 of the Deed Records, Lubbock County,
Texas.
In witness whereof the City of Lubbock, acting by and through its City
Commission has caused these presents to be signed by C. A. Bestwick, its
Mayor, hereunto authorized by vote of said Commission by resolution duly
passed and its common seal hereunto affixed this 13 day of June, 1946.
C. A. Bestwick
Mayor
ATTEST:
Lavenia Williams
C ty Secretary
Motion by Commissioner Spikes, seconded, carried, to authorize the Mayor
to execute the following Quit Claim Deed to 0. W. McLeod, in connection with
19th Street widening.
QUIT CLAIM DEED
STATE OF TEXAS I
i KNOW ALL ITN BY THESE PRESENTS:
COUNTY OF LUBBOCK I
THAT THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, for and in consideration of the sum of $1.00,
to it in hand paid by 0. W. McLeod of Lubbock County, Texas, the receipt
of which is hereby acknowledged, and the execution by said 0. W. McLeod
of Dedication Deed for that portion of Lots 13 and 14, Block 49, Overton
Addition to the City of Lubbock, required for widening of 19th Street,
does by these presents, forever quit claim unto said 0. W. McLeod, his
heirs and assigns, all interest of the City of Lubbock in and to that cer-
tain tract or parcel of land lying in the City of Lubbock, Lubbock County,
Texas, described as follows to -wit:
That portion of Lots 13 and 14, Block 49, Overton Addition to
the City of Lubbock, lying within 19 feet of the face of the pre-
sent curb of 19th Street, as previously dedicated to the public
by 0. W. and Linnie.McLeod, February 21, 1940, and recorded in
Vol. 254, Page 307 of the Deed Records, Lubbock County, Texas.
In witness whereof the City of Lubbock, acting by and through its City
Commission has caused these presents to be signed by C. A. Bestwick, its
Mayor, hereunto authorized by vote of said Commission by resolution duly
passed and its common seal hereunto affixed this 13 day of June, 1946.
C. A. Bestwick
Mayor _—
ATTEST:
Lav,enia Williams
City Secretary
Motion by Commissioner Spikes, seconded, carried to authorize the Mayor
to execute Quit Claim Deed as follows to W. G. Cross, in connection with
19th Street widening.
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF LUBBOCK X
UIT CLAIM DEED
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
THAT THE CITY OF LUB- OCK, for and in consideration of the sum of $1.00
to it in hand paid by W. G. Cross of Lubbock County, Texas, the reciept
of which is hereby acknowledged, and the execution by said W. G. Cross of
Dedication Deed for that portion of Lot 9, Block 48, McCrummen's Second
Addition to the City of Lubbock, required for widening of 19th Street, does
by these presents, forever quit claim unto said W. G. Cross, his heirs and
assigns, all interest of the City of Lubbock in and to that' certain tract
or parcel of land lying in the City of Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas,
described as follows, to -wit:
That portion of Lot 9, Block 48, McCrummen's Second Addition
to the City of Lubbock, lying within 19 feet of the face of
the curb of 19th Street, as rreviously dedicated to the public
by W. G. and Luela Cross, January 9, 1940, and recorded in Vol.
254, Page 280 of the Deed Records, Lubbock County, Texas.
In witness whereof the City of Lubbock, acting by and through its City
Commission hais caused these presents to be signed by C. A. Bestwick, its
Mayor, hereunto authorized by vote of said Commission by resolutio4 duly
passed and its common seal hereunto affixed this 13 day of June, 1946.
C. A. Bestwick
Mayor -- ----------
ATTEST :
Lavenia Williams
ty Secretary
Letter was read from Rix Funeral Home, signed by W.W. Rix, requesting that
the City of Lubbock assume maintenance of the Lubbock Cemetery. There was
discussion of this suggestion, but no action taken.
Motion by Oommissioner Childress, seconded, carried, that effective June 14,
1946, prices charged by the City of Lubbock for Lot surveys be as follows:
j10.00 for a single lot
7.50 for the first lot
in a group, $4.00 for the 2nd adjoining lot
in a group, and $2.50 for each additional
adjoining lot in a group.
There was discussion of policy of Southwestern Public Service Company in
connecting electric ranges, but no action taken.
Motion by Commissioner Childress, seconded, carried, to designate
Jefferson Avenue as a Boulevard from 19th Street south to 26th Street, and
authorize placing of stop signs at each intersection.
J
Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded, carried, to cancel penalties
and interest and cost in amount of t18.66, on Tax Receipt # 17070, which
covers delinquent tax on Lot 5, Block 1, Wonderland Addition, Perry Walker,
owner. This being carried on the delinquent tax rolls as Lot 4, Block 103,
McCrummen 2nd Addition, and re -subdivided and plated as Lot 5, Block 1,
Wonderland Addition, for years 1930 to 1938, there being an error in
collection or tax receipt # 11771 dated December 18, 1939.
Motion by Commissioner Dickey, seconded, carried, to authorize the sale
by the City of Lubbock of second-hand billin machine to the Jouth Plains
Electric Cooperative for a consideration of 300.00.
Motion by commissioner ''hildress, seconded, carried, to authorize Mayor
C.A. Bestwick to execute Sup rlemental Agreement No. 2 to Lease # 11911-Eng-540
(City of Lubbock, Texas) - Lubbock Army Air Field". Such lease being
between the City of Lubbock and United States of America, and permits the use
of Lubbock Army Air -Lield for the following purposes: Military reservation
and airport, United States Army Air Corps, Veterans Administration and
the Federal rublic Housing Authority.
Motion by commissioner Spikes, seconded, carried, to authorize payment of
$83.00 to Galbraith Oteel and Supply Company for damage done to their
company, automobile in collision with City of Lubbock Electric Department
truck # 22 at Avenue R and 16th Street, on May 15, 1946.
Petition was received by the City Commission requesting that 29th Street
between its intersection with Avenue $ and College Avenue, be paved, all
propertyawners in this locality having signed the petition except one.
Motion was made by Commissioner Childress, seconded, carried, that this
block be put in the next paving project.
Request was received from G.C. Bishop of Baptist Association that they
be allowed to hold Camp Meeting on the "old City Dump Ground" property,
north of the ''ity, on August 22 to August 25, 1946. After consideration
of this request it was unanimously agreed to allow this property to be
used for t!lia �r pose, the Association to provide ample toilet facilities
and to put up�`�#posit to guarantee the premises to be left in a condition
satisfactory to the "ity.
Motion by Commissioner -Lrice, seconded, carried, to accept and file petition
from property owners in the Alta Vista Acres addition wherein they request
that this property not be taken into the City Limits.
Moti m by Commissioner Childress, seconded,, carried, to approve and file
Sub -Contractor's Bond of D. Ray Thompson
Upon recommendation of the Airport Board, motion was made by Commissi�)ner
Dickey, seconded, carried, to authorize the Mayor to execute Supplement No. 1
to Contract between the City of Lubbock and J.D. Jenkins, this supplement
authorizing J.D. Jenkins, under certain rules and regulations, as set out
in contract,to purchase gasoline, lubricating oils and greases from any
person or company of his choice for his own use and for resale by tankwagon
or otherwise at the Lubbock Municipal Airport.
Upon recommendation of the
Dickey, seconded, carried,
No. 1 to Contract between
supplement authorizing M.F.
as set out in contract, to
from any person or company
by tankwagon or otherwise
Airport Board, motion was made by Commissioner
to authorize the Mayor to execute Supplement
the City of Lubbock and M.F. Dagley, this
Dagley, under certain rules and regulations,
purchase gasoline, lubricating oils and greases
of his choice for his own use and for resale
at the Lubbock Municipal Airport.
Upon recommendation of the Airport Board, motion was made By Commissioner
Dickey, seconded, carried, to authorize transfer of J.F. Dagley lease
pertaining tG the metal hangar located at the Lubbock Municipal Airport,
to Wes -Tex Aircraft, owned and operated by Roy W. Neal, Zr. and Winston
Reeves, provided a written release is secured from M.F. Dagley.
Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded, carried, to authorize purchase of
mire Line Water Meter from Hersey Manufacturing Company at a cost of : 654.00,
for installation at Sears Roebuck new building on 13th Street and Avenue "g,".
The City of Lubbock to be reimbursed for this purchase'by Sears Roebuck Co.
Motion by Commissioner Childress, seconded, carried, to authorize purchase
of annual supply of liquid chlorine from Southern Alkali Corporation,
being any needed amount from 5,000 to 15,000 pounds, at a cost of .080 per
pound. This being the only bid the City was able to secure on liquid chlorine.
Motion by Commissioner Spikes, seconded, carried, to authorize purchase of
sewer cleaning equipment as follows:
75
- 3 Ft. Flexible Sewer Rods
@
$197.00
1
- Ezy Rod Reel and Stand
@
52.00
2
- Assembly wrenches
@
4.00
1
- Pull out tool
@
4.80
1
- Power drive for Flexible Rods
@
285.00
Total
07=.
No other bids sgaured on this equipment as any other would not fit
the equipment already In stock.
Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded, carried, to authorize purchase of
35 Bar Joist from Lubbock Steel Works at a cost of $550.00, to be used in
Water Softening and Switchgear buildings at new power plant. The �"ity
being unable to secure any other bid on these bar joists.
Motion by Commissioner Childress, seconded, carried, to authorize
purchase of 150 Hot Line connectors from Nunn Electric Company,
Lubbock, Texas, at a price of 900 each, for use in the Electric Department.
Motion by Commissi ner Childress, seconded, carried, to purchase electric
transformers for three sub -stations, from -Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing
Company at a total price of $13,233.46 and miscellaneous lightning arresters
and switches from Nunn Electric Company at a total cost of 1,350.90.
These arresters and switches to be used in construction of three sub -stations,
in the City of Lubbock Electric Distribution System. This being Bid Request
No. 779 which said bids are on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent of
the City of Lubbock, bids being dated April and May, 1946.
Bids as follows were received in connection with purchase of Creosoted
Poles:
Sid No. 795
Item Frost Lumber
Ind ust ri es
501 Class 5
Poles $27.00
55' Class 5
Poles 36.05
601 Class 4
Poles 48.65
Deliveries: 60 to 75 days
Potosi Tie and Chester
Lumber Company Parker
$28.15 $33.83
37.30 42.99
49.80 No bid
at once at once
After consideration of bids, motion was made by Commissioner Spikes,
seconded by Commissi-ner Childress, carried unanimously, to purchase
12 each of the 50 Ft., 55 Ft., and 60 Ft. Poles, accepting the bid of
Potosi Tie and Lumber Company, this being considered the best bid as
shipment can be made at once.
Upon recommendation of the Park Commission, motion was made by Commissioner
Dickey, seconded, carried, to purchase 370 Self -closing lock cap Buckner
Valves from Texas Toro Company, at a total cost of $2,035.00. No other
bid secured on this equipment as no other make of valve would fit the
equipment in use. This equipment to be purchased from voted bond funds,
of the Park Department.
Bias as �blli ows were received on purchase of 300 meter box rings and lids:
Trinity Valley Iron and Steel Co.
Well Machinery & Supply Company
$1.98 each
2.23 each
Motion by Commissioner Childress, seconded, carried, to purchase this
equipment from Trinity Valley Iron & Steel Company on the basis of the
low bid.
Motion by Commissioner Childress, seconded, carried, to authorize confirma-
tion of urchase of pump and gasoline engine from Id.B. McKee Company at a
cost of 12,389.70. This pump having been purchased b,, Order No. 10166-B.
Motion by Commissioner Childress, seconded, carried, to accept bid of
Hill Printing Company, Waco, Texas, for purchase of 8,000 Data Sheets for
Water and Electric Department, total cost being $137.67.
Other bids received being: Lubbock Printing Company $159.75
Steck Company, Austin, Texas 210.96
Clark & Courts, Dallas, Texas 240.00
Motion by Commissioner Spikes, seconded, carried, to authorize purchase of
16 Transformer Mounting Assemblies from Hughes Brothers, at a total
cost of approximately 1,040.00. The City of Lubbock not being able to
secure bids on these assemblies from any other firm.
Motion by Commissioner Childress, seconded, carried, to purchase 150
standard stop signs from Minnesota Mining and Mfg. Company, for a
consideration of apprczimately $425.25. This being the only corv.'pany
who manufactures this type of stop sign.
Bids as follows were read on purchase of 30,000 p6unds of various sizes
of copper wire:
General Electric Company
Westinghouse Electric Supply Company
$69591.78
69591.78
Motion was made by Commissioner Childress, seconded, carried, to authorize
purchase of this wire from Westinghouse .6lectric Supply Company.
Motion by Commissioner Childress, seconded, carried, to purchase 750 Gallon
pumper truck for Fire Department from Mack International Motor Truck
Corporation, at a cost of $12,609.26. The only other bid submitted was
that of Peter Pirsch & Sons Company for $12,750.00, less 2% Discount, but
this bidder did not include four Ross Regulator Valves as required by the
specifications and valued at $384.00.
There was consideration of the purchase of property from Charles Lockhart
for extension of 19th Street eastward from Texas Avenue, for a consideration
of $14,000.00. Motion was made by Commissioner Dickey, seconded, carried,
to reject this offer and authorize City Attorney Vaughn E. Wilson to file
mandamus proceedings to open this street.
Motion by Commissioner Spikes, seconded, carried, to purchase Lot 23, Block
55, Looney Sul+division, from Mr. R.R. Prather, for the sum of $800.00. This
property to be used in the opening of the new Highway T hru Lubbock. Purchase
price to be paid from bond funds which were voted for this purpose.
Motion by Commissioner -Oickey, seconded, carried, to authorize payment
of $350.00 to Edwin Greer_, as expense of setting building foundation back
J upon request of the city-ngineer, at Lot 13, Block 230, Original gown of
�`" _ Lubbock, Texas. This in connection with the widening of 19th Street, and
J��� "� <<- fir, the svm to be aid ou o voted, bo d un s Tr' s r nt �ls reins i return
f r f�i,Cht-cf-wa, cT d � South six f � dot r B��c 230, 8ricinal gown.
Offer was made by R.G. Porter to buy from the City of Lubbock Lots
11 and 12 Block 58 McCrummen 2nd Addition Lubbock Texas for a consider-
ation of 61,800.00. Phis matter was discussed and tabled.
Motion by Commissioner Dickey, seconded, carried, that effective July 1,1946,
salary of Lavenia Williams, city Secretary -Treasurer, be $225.00 per month,
plus bonus.
:Motion by Commissioner "hildress, seconded, carried, that map dated May, 1945,
and entitled "State Highway Department, City of Lubbock, proposed 19th Street
Widening from College Avenue to the Underpass East of Avenue "ATM ", be
officially approved.
Motion by commissioner Childress, seconded, carried, to permit the �-i ty
Manager to hire a ditching machine from R.H. Fulton for digging water and
sewer ditches for 11 3/40 per foot for 4 Foot depth ditch and 16¢ per foot
for 6 Foot depth ditch.
Motion by Commissioner Spikes, seconded, carried, to accept and authorize
to be filed at the County court House, dedication deeds as follows,for the
widening of 19th Street.
Owner Lot
Block
Addition Address
TalmH ge DeWitt 6
49
McC 2nd
Talmage DeWitt 5
49
McC 2nd
C.M. Hawes & Leora E. Hawes 20
79
Overton
H.W. lulton 21
79
Overton
W.A. Robinson & Mrs. Edith L.
Robinson 6
1
Ellwood Place
Dr. C.N. James & Mrs. Bernice
James 19
49
Overton
Ina Stinson 4
49
McC 2nd
P.B. Penney & Laura Blanch Penney 1
Penny
Mollie J. Ratliff & John L.Ratliff 7
1
Ellwood Place
No further business coming up for consideration, the City commission
adjourned.
Read and approved this the 27 _ day of June , 1946.
ATTE
i y aecret ry. _