HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - Regular - 5/12/1949Lubbock, Texas
May 12, 1949
REGULAR MEETING.
The City Commission of the City of Lubbock, Texas, met at 1:30 P.M.
in regular session at the regular meetin- place in the City Hall, the
following members thereof being present, to -wit:
Mayor W. H. Rodgers, Commissioners W. H. Price, Clarence K. Whiteside
E. K. Hufstedler, Jr., John Spikes, City Attorney Vaughn E. Wilson,
City Manager Steve Matthews, City Secretary Lavenia Lowe.
Absent: None.
The Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 28, 1949, Recessed Regular
meeting of April 29, Recessed Regular meeting of May 7, and Recessed
Regular meeting of May 10, 1949, were read, and upon motion by Com-
missioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Whiteside, carried unanimously
they were approved.
Motion by Commissioner Hufstedler, seconded by Commissioner Whiteside,
carried unanimously, Ordinance No. 902 passed second and final reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 902
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING ALL OF BLOCKS 1, 2, 3 and 4, DENISON
HEIGHTS ADDITION, TO THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, LUBBOCK COUNTY, TEXAS;
DESCRIBING AND EXTENDING THE ALTERED CORPORATE BOUNDARY LIMITS
BY METES AND BOUNDS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND FINAL PASSAGE
UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 3A, ARTICLE I, CHAPTER I, OF THE
CHARTER OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK.
Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Hufstedler,
carried unanimously, Ordinance No. 910 passed second and final reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 910
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO THE PANHANDLE & SANTA AE RAILWAY COMPANY,
ITS ASSIGNEES, SUCCESSORS AND LESS= THE RIGHT, POWER AND PRIVILEGE
OF LOCATING, CONSTRUCTING, OPERATING AND MAINTAINING A RAILROAD
TRACK, AND TO OPERATE ENGINES, CARS AND TRAINS THEREON, UPON , ALONG
AND ACROSS 1ST STREET, EDNA STREET AND THE ALLEYS IN BLOCKS 13 AND
14, ACUFF HEIGHTS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LUBBOCK AT LOCATION SHOWN
BY SKETCH DEOS NO. 2352-R SHOWING PROPOSED LOCATION TO SERVE WEST
TEXAS COMPRESS AT LUBBOCK, TEXAS, THEREFORE,
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Motion by Commissioner Hufstedler, seconded by Commissioner Price,
carried unanimously, Ordinance No. 911 passed second and final reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 911
AN ORDINANCE ABANDONING AND CLOSING FOR STREET PURPOSES THE EAST
TEN FEET (E 10t) OF A THIRTY FOOT (30) STRIP OF LAND CONVEYED TO THE
CITY OF LUBBOCK ON SEPTEMBER 3, 1945 BY GEORGE W. GRAY, FILED FOR
RECORD IN VOLUME 3119 PAGE 532, DEED RECORDS OF LUBBOCK COUNTY, TEXAS,
RELATING TO A PORTION OF AVENUE J, AND AUTHORIZING THE; MAYOR OF THE
CITY OF LUBBOCK TO EXECUTE INSTRUMENT OF RELINQUISHMENT FOR AND ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK.
Motion by Commissioner Whiteside, seconded by Commissioner Hufstedler,
carried unanimously, Ordinance No. 912 passed second and final reading.
ORDINANCE N0. 912
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE PARKING OF VEHICLES ON THAT PART
OF 17TH STREET LYING BETWEEN TEXAS AVENUE AND AVENUE H; ESTABLISHING
PARALLEL PARKING ON SAID PART OF 17TH STREET- MAKING IT UNLAWFUL
szg FOR ANY PERSON TO PARK A VEHICLE ON SAID PART OF 17TH STREET UNLESS
�I4- IT BE PARKED PARALLEL TO THE CURB AND WITHIN ONE (1) FOOT THEREOF;
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;� AUTHORIZING THE PLACING QF PARALLEL PARKING SIGNS AND CURB MARKERS
THEREFOR; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING
2-J A PENALTY.
Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Hufstedler,
carried unanimously, to approve bond of Lubbock Armored Service,
for handling both silver and regular deposits, daily for City of
Lubbock; authorization for the Mayor to enter into contract with
this company having been given by the City Commission in their meeting
of April 29, 1949, of record in Minute Book 8, Page 482.
Motion by Commissioner Whiteside, seconded by Commissioner Spikes,
carried unanimously, the following Resolution was passed:
RE80LUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS:
THAT Mayor 'R. H. Rodgers be, and he is hereby authorized and
directed to execute a request for reimbursement for damages to the
Lubbock Municipal Airport occasioned by the war -time use of the
Lubbock Municipal Airport by the United State Army Air Force.
The aforesaid claim to be submitted under the provisions of
Section 17 of the Federal Airport Act, Public Law 377, 79th Congress
as amended by Public Laws 486 and 840 of the 80th Congress,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
THAT the representatives of the Administrator of the Civil Aeronautics
Administration are hereby granted thb authority to inspect the airport,the
damaged areas and the damaged facilities, to interview representatives of
the City of Lubbock, to examine airport records, documents and files as may be
deemed necessary by the Administrator of Civil AeroneAixics Administration, to
properly evaluate and process request.for payment for damages to the Lubbock
Municipal Airport.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
THAT E. L. Colby, Aviation Director and Airport Manager is authorized and
directed to negotiate with the representatives of the Administrator of Civil
Aeronautics Admin.istratian and to offer all assistance in order that the re-
quest for payment may be expeditiously completed.
On motion of Commissioner Whiteside, seconded by Commissioner Spikes, the
foregoing Resolution was unanimously passed by an affirmative vote of the City
Commission of the City of Lubbock, Texas this 12th day of May, 1949.
ATTEST: W. H. RODGERS
Lavenia Lowe Ilayor
City secretary
There was discussion of uat-Ag water from Fire Hydrants for water tamping
when filling water and sewer ditches and it was the concensus of opinion
of the Commission that the City Manager be authorized,to handle this
to the best advantage of the City of Lubbock.
Motion by Commissioner Hufstedler, seconded by Commissioner Whiteside,
carried unanimously, to accept $46.22 as full and final payment of��
Paving Certificate No. 12, Unit # 388, covering Lot 18, Block 227,
Original Town of Lubbock, (Paving accepted by Commission Jung. ., 1938)
Hurley Carpenter being owner of property at time paving was laid.
Motion by Commissioner Hufstedler, seconded by Commissioner Whiteside,
carried unanimously; to charge off the following paving accounts; they
being old accounts and considered uncollectable.
Amount
Charged off
Mrs. C. M. Ballenger, Unit 168, Certificate 4, West 1/2
Lots 9 & 10 and West 1/2 of the North 10 ft. of Lot 8,
Block 10, Overton Addition - Certificate being dated
March 1, 1947.
Mrs. Mabel Alexander, Lot 24, Block 2, Overton Addition
Unit No. 91, Certificate 13.
Dr. F. B. Malone, Lots 37 & 40, Block 2, Dupree Addition
Unit No. 207, Certificate No. 21 & 22
38.33
75,00
275.38
Motion by Commissioner Hufstedler, seconded by Commissioner Spikes,
carried unanimous3300.00)
, to authorize City Attorney to spend not in excess
of Three Hundred dollars, for legal work, examination of
papers, and etc., in connection with securing water rights and title
of water well sites in the vicinity of "The Circlet which is located
approximately two miles south of the Lubbock County Court House.
Bids having been requested for operation of the Swimming Pool Concession
for the summer season of 1949, in Mackenzie State Park, the following
bids were opened and read:
Luther Faulkner, 2307 Broadway $761*50
Tom M. Rigley, Jr.,Route 5, Lubbock, Texas 517.00
Lawrence Evans, 2915 Jefferson Avenue 448,50
C. R. Harless, 1907 Avenue K 725,00
After consideration of all bids, motion was made by Commissioner Hufstedler,
seconded by Commissioner Spikes, carried unanimously, that the bid of
Luther Faulkner be accepted, subject to approval of the Recreation Council.
Claim of John Pearson for damages to his car in the amount of $9.70,
he clAimin�g his car was damaged when crossing a roll of dirt in the
street on Avenue P and knocked a hole in the oil pan. The street being
bladed at the time of the damage. After discussion of the claim, it
was disallowed.
Motion by Commissioner Hufstedler, seconded by Commissioner Spikes carried)
unanimously, to authorize payment to Ernest Exum, $1839,25 for breaking
of 663.7 acres at $2.50 per acre at Lubbock Municipal Airport, plus
$180.00 for grubbing of said land.
Request was received from Mr. DeLavan and others in regard to paving
23rd Street from Texas Avenue to Avenue N, the property owners in this
vicinity requesting that the City pay a portion of the cost of the
paving. After discussion it was unanimously agreed that the City cannot
legally pay any portion of this paving except the approximate 10% being
paid on all paving projects done by the City.
,Request was received from The Boys' Club that the City furnish water for
the swimming Pool at the Club, free of charge. After discussion it was
unanimously agreed to deny this request.
Committee from Tech Terrace Addition composed of Dewitt Landis, Clem
Boverla, Charley Cobb, Jimmie Kerr, Clarence Young, Kenneth Cox, &
R. W. Tucker., appeared before the City Commission and presented peti-
tion requesting that the City Commission call bond election fia3t in-
stalling storm sewers and drains in the vicinity of Avenue Q, Tech
Terrace Addition, Arnett -Benson Addition and other areas where drainage
facilities are inadequate. This matter was taken under advisement.
Committee of residents from 34th Street appeared before the City Commissi
in regard to paving 34th Street. There was discussion, but no action
taken.
Mrs. Martin appeared before the City Commission in regard to extension
of water line - 39th to 40th Street, :Avenue S to Avenue U. This matter
was referred to the City Manager and City Engineer.
Motion by Commissioner Hufstedler, seconded by Commissioner Spikes,
carried unanimously, the following Resolution was passed.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS:
THAT the electrical changes for the new terminal building as
submitted in three (3) parts by Nelson Electric Company under date
of May 11, 1949, for changing installation for Civil Aeronautics
Administration radar, for Civil Seronautics Administration instrument
landing system, and airline office changes be approved in the total
additional amount of Seven Thousand Four Hundred Eleven and 22/100
($7,411.22) Dollars.
On motion of Commissioner Hufstedler, seconded by Commissioner
Whiteside, the foregoing Resolution was unanimously passed by an
affirmative vote of the City Commission of the City of Lubbock, Texas,
this 12th day of May, 1949.
W. 1J. RODGERS
Mayor
ATTEST:
L enia Lowe
City Secretary
Motion by Commissioner Huffstedler, seconded by Commissioner Price,
carried unanimously to authorize Base pay of Ninety ($90.00) Dollars
for four (4) employees at Lubbock Municipal Airport. They to also
receive the cost -of -living bonus.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed Proposals addressed to Mr. Steve Matthews, City Manager,
Lubbock, Texas, will be received at his office until 1:30 P.M. May 12,
1949, for the repair of one drainage channel and two dams at the emer-
gency reservoir, located Southeast of the Lubbock Sewage Traatment Plant
on Yellowhouse Creek. The lump sum bid price shall include the fur-
nishing of all labor, materials, equipment and incidentals necessary
to complete the work.
The successful bidder must furnish a performance bond in the amount
of one hundred (100%) per cent of the total Contract price from a
surety company holding a permit from the State of Texas, to act as
surety, or other sureties acceptable to the owner.
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The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive
formallties, to accept the bid which seems most advantageous to the
City's interest.
Bidders are expected to inspect the site of the work and to inform
themselves regarding all local conditions.
Information for bidders, proposal forms, specifications and location
drawings are on file in the office of R. L. Oldham, City Engineer, City
Hall, Lubbock, Texas.
CITY OF LUBBOCK
By: W. H. RODGERS
Rodgers, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lavenia Lowe
City Secretary
Motion by Commissioner Hufstedler, seconded by Commissioner Whiteside,
carried unanimously, the following Resolution was passed.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, recent rains flooding many parts of the City of Lubbock
have washed out two dams and destroyed equipment constituting a part
of the Cityts sanitary sewerage disposal system and immediate recon-
struction of the dams and repair and partial reconstruction and clean-
ing is necessary in the public interest due to the unforseen nature
of the damage and destruction occasioned by the excessive rains to the
disposal system, and,
WHEREAS, such condition creates an emergency which requires the
immediate preservation of the property of the City of Lubbock and the
City Engineer has secured bids for the work and material necessary to
restore the destroyed portions of the disposal system to normal func-
tion, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
That due to the emergency here found to exist the work comes within
that provision of Article 2368a R.C.S. as amended permitting the letting
of contracts without notice, publication, etc. normally required under
said Act and the bids of the following persons having been received
by the City Engineer, namely:
Kerr & Middleton $6,400,00
C. W. (Pete) Zahn 7,7P00.00
Elliott Taylor 70800.00
'�.gineer
under specifications made by the City / the bid of Kerr and Middleton
for the contract price of $6,400 (Six"housand Four Hundred and No/100
Dollars), is hereby accepted and directed to be done according to the
specifications provided by the City Engineer, said specifications being
here referred to and made a part of this Resolution for all purposes.
Provided however, that the successful bidder shall immediately file
with the City Engineer a good aid sufficient bond in the full amount of
the contract price for the faithful performance of such contract, said
bond to be executed by some Surety Company authorized to do business
in Texas.
In the event the required bond is not made forthwith and work immediately
commenced, the City Engineer is authorized and directed to use all available
City forces in the necessary reconstruction and repair above referred to.
An appropriation covering the contract price is hereby made out of
the Electric Light System -Sewer Fund.
Passed and approved by unanimous vote of the City Commission this
12th day of May, 1949.
W. H . RODGEFiS
Mayor
ATTEST:
Lavenia Lowe
City Secre ary
(The above to rebuild dams and emergency lake below City's Sewage Disposal
n&nt located Northeast of Lubbock, being General Work Order No. 513, as
set out in "Notice to -6idders" of record at Page 490 - 491).
No further business coming up for consideration, the City Commissinn
Read and approved this the 2____ day of Mai 1949.
ATTEST
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