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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - Regular - 8/21/1952RECESSED REGULAR MEETING Lubbock, Texas August 21, 1952 The City Commission of the City of Lubbock, Texas, met at 10 A.M. in Recessed Regular Meeting recessed from Regular Meeting of August 14, 1952, in their regular meeting place in the City Hall, the following members thereof being present to -wit: I! Mayor Murrell R. Tripps,Commi.ssioners Harry -Morris.. Hurley Carpenter, L. E. Davis . City Manager Steve Matthews, City Attorney Vaughn E. Wilson, and City Secretary, Laved a Lowe. Absent: Commissioner Lucian Thomas Also present for this meeting were Mrs. J. A. Fortenberry, Albert Fortenberry, Manager of the Lubbock Bus Company, Mr. Campbell, auditor for the Lubbock Bus Company, and Warlick Carr, -- Attorney representing the Lubbock Bus Company. 52-11-64-121 This being the date set for public baring in accordance with Resolution passed by the City Commission on August 14, 1952, of record at Page 50, Paragraph No. 52-11-50-92, Minute Book 11, wherein the Lubbock Bus Company has requested an increase in bus fare from 10 to 150 or 2 tokens for 25¢, except that school fares to remain at 50; also, that bus service on the Avenue N and 38th Street bus line be discontinued at 38th Street, the Mayor stated that the Commission was ready to proceed with the Hearing. Only two persons appeared for the Hearing being Mrs. C. T. Rader of 2008 40th Street and Mrs. Lloyd Carpenter, of 2006 40th Street, who requested the continuation of the present bus service on the Avenue N & 38th Street bus line. Mr. Lynn Andrews, City Planning & traffic Eagineer,'stated that 38th Street has not been widened and is not paved and that it is difficult at this time for the Bus Company to furnish bus service on 38th Street. Mr. Albert Fortenberry, Manager of the Lubbock Bus Company, stated that the Avenue N & 38th Street bus service on 38th Street is not self supporting, therefore the bus company disires to discontinue bus service on 38th Street until 38th Street has been widened and paved. After consideration of all the facts as set out above, motion was made by Commissioner Carpenter, seconded by Commissioner Morris,.motion carried, Mayor Tripp and Commissioners Morris, Carpenter, and Davis voting Yea, none voting Nay, the following Resolution was passed: RESOLUTION RESOLUTION INCREASING CERTAIN BUS FARES; DENYING APPLICATION TO DISCONTINUE SERVICE ON AVENUE N AND 38TH STREET LINE AT.38TH STREET BUT AUTHORIZING SUSPENSION OF SAID SERVICE SUBJECT TO FURTHER ORDERS -OF THE CITY COMMISSION; MAKING PROVISIONS EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 13, 1952. WHEREAS, the franchise with the Lubbock Bus Company has been recently amended to permit the City Commission within its discretion to increase adult fares to fifteen cents (15f),and after application duly made by said Bus Company to increase certain fares, the City Commission duly held a public hearing thereon and after having heard all presented evidence and testimony relating to protests, the value of the franchise and earnings of said company, finds that said rates should be increased as hereinafter specified, and due to operating losses of said company; and, WHEREAS, said company duly made its application to discontinue the service on the Avenue N and 38th Street line at 38th Street in which connection the City Commission finds that patronage is inadequate to support the line and in addition thereto, said streets are not paved; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: SECTION 1. That on and after the effective date of this Resolution, the following rates and charges shall apply to all transportation on buses operated by said franchise holder: Fifteen cents (150) cash fare between termini, except at herein stated. Five cents (50 cash fare for children attending schools of twelve (12) grades or lower, for transportation to and from schools. In lieu of the fifteen cents (150) cash fare between termini, the company is authorized to issue and sell transportation tokens at the rate of two (2) tokens for twenty-five cents (250) and accept any such token in lieu of the fifteen cents (150) cash fare. Five cents (50) cash fare at all times for children six (6) to twelve (12) years of age, inclusive. No charge for children five (5) years of age or under when accompanied by a paying passenger. 52-11-64-121-A RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION REQUIRING THE LUBBOCK BUS COMPANY TO FURNISH CERTIFIED COPY OF MONTHLY OPERATING STATEMENT. WHEREAS, in connection with the increase in rates, as shown by the Commission's Resolution dated August 21, 1952, the Commission was of the opinion that it would be advisable to have monthly statements from the Lubbock Bus Company; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: THAT the Lubbock Bus Company BE and it is hereby required to furnish the City Manager a certified copy of its operating statemBnt each month hereafter. On motion of Commissioner Carpenter, seconded by Commissioner Morris, the foregoing Resolution was passed by the following vote of the City Commission, this the 21st day of August, 1952: Commissioners voting "YEA": Morris, Carpenter, Davis and Mayor Tripp Commissioners voting "NAY": None ATTEST: LsL Lav_enia Lowe City Secretary -Treasurer VEW:sv 9-3-52 LsL Murrell R. Tripp_ _ _ Murrell R. Tripp, Mayor ok VEW Transfers to be issued free of charge. The foregoing fares and provisions shall be continuously posted in each bus in a conspicuous place. SECTION 2. The foregoing Fhange in the adult rate or charge i.a made subject to the right reserved by the City Commission of the City of Lubbock, to hereafter at any time it may 4eem it expedient or necessary in the public interest to reconsider or modify the said rates by resolution and, after notice to the franchise holder, should the City Commission find such reduction to be in the public interest. SECTION 3. The.foregoing rates shall be effective for all schedules and buses operated on.and after September 1, 1952, and until changed by the City Commission of the City of Lubbock. SECTION 4. The application to discontinue service on the Avenue N and 38th Street line at 38th Street is denied. SECTION 4A. The Lubbock Bus Company is authorised to suspend op¢ration of bus service on the Avenue N and 38th Street line at 38th Street until such time as the City Commission may by its resolution direct, with or without a tice to the bus company, that service on said line be reconsidered, such suspension to apply to service on said route as above specified on and after September 1, 1952. AND IT IS SO ORMED. On motion of Commissioner Carpenter, seconded by Commissioner Morris, the foregoing Resolution was passed by the following vote of the City Commission this 21st day of August, 1952: Commissioners voting "YEA": Morris, Carpenter, Davis Commissioners voting "NAYtI: None ATTEST: LsL La_venia Lowe_ City Secretar�r Treasurer VEW:sv (8-23-52) and Mayor Tripp /s/ Murrell R. Tripp, Mayor ok VEW 52-11-65-122 There was discussion of carrying public liability insurance on City Automotive equipment or create a reserve fluid for paying claims. This matter was taken under advisement. 2-11-65-123 Motion by Commissioner Carpenter, seconded by Commissioner Davis, motion carried, Mayor Tripp and Commissioners Morris, Carpenter, Davis voting Yea, none voting Nay, to authorize buying of $49,500.00 in securities from Interest and Sinking fund out of Water, Sewer and Electric (Water) Fund, to meet requirements of Interebt & Sinking Fund through October, 1952. �2-11-65-124 Bids having been -received August 14, 1952, of record at Page 56, Paragraph No. 52-11-56-113, Minute Book 11, for furnishing and erecting a minimum of 12 structural metal T-Hangars stalls to be erected at Lubbock Municipal Airport, and award of contract having been deferred, motion was made by Commissioner'Morris, seconded by Commissioner Davis, motion carried, Mayor Tripp and Commissioners Morris, Carpenter, Davis voting Yea, none voting Nay, that the bid of Capitol Steel & Iron Works, Box 2487,$ Stockard Station, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, be accepted for this construction, the Mayor being hereby authorised to enter into contract. No further business coming up f^- conGideration, the uit,y �orimission recessed to rivet Aurpust 23, 1952, at 10 r,.M. Read and a-rTroved this the llth day of Sei tember 1952. ATTEST: i it Secr tTry.