HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - Regular - 4/13/1950REGULAR MEETING
Lubbock, Texas
April 13, 1950
The CI -Cy Cormission of the City of Lubbock, Texas, met at 1:30 P. P•'i. in
regular session at the regular meeting place in the City Hall, the follow-
in!- members thereof being present, to -wit:
Mayor Clerence K. Whiteside, Commissioners Harry Morris, E.K. Hufstedler, Jr.,
Lucian Thomas, City Attorney Vau.-hn E. 1ilson, City Manager Steve l,1atthews,
City Secretary Lavenia Lowe.
Absent: Commissioner L. E. Davis.
The V�i.nutes of Regular meeting of March 23, 1950, R cessed Regular Meetings
of Fiarch 24, April 1, and April 6, 1950, were read, and upon motion by Com-
missioner Hufstedler, seconded by Commissioner Morris, they were unanimously
approved.
Motion by Commissioner It1orris, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, carried
unanimously, to approve final estimate GWO # 516, t'anhandle Construction
40 Company contract for constructing miscellaneous sewer lines throughout the
�,� r'� City of Lubbock. Contract price, $98,605.;0. Total work completed
ski to , 480,787. ;0. Aiuount due this estimate $29, 297.41.
There was discussion of authorizing payment of 42,000.00 increase in GWO # 544,
Quisle Construction Company Contract for construction of water works improve-
ments, to cover the cost of more expensive valves than were specified in the
contract, also to cover purch4se of a Venturi Meter that is available for
immediate delivery. The valves and meters specified in the contract being
unable to be located by Quisle Construction Company, and it appearing that
it will be approximately thirty days before shipment of such equipment will
be made. It was unanimously agreed by the Commission to request Quisle Con-
struction Company to make every effort to secure this equipment immediately,
the City Commission n6t being willing to authorize the additional expenditure
of $2,000 for the larger valves.
Motion by Commissioner Hufstedler, seconded by Commissioner Morris, carried
unanimously, the following Resolution was passed:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has recommended the approval of
the plat of the "Sunset Addition", a subdivision of Block 2, Miller -Stevens
Subdivision, Section 16, Block B, Lubbock County, Texas; THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT, the plat of the '?Sunset Addition", a subdivision of Block 2,
Miller -Stevens Subdivision, Section lo, Block B, Lubbock County, Texas,
approved by the Planning Commission on the bth day of April, 1950, be
and the same is hereby approved.
AND IT IS SO ORDERED.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THE CITY COMPIISIION THIS 13th
day of April, 1950.
ATTEST:
Laveniq Lowe
City Secretary
C. K. Whiteside _
Mayor
Motion by Commissioner Hufstedler, seconded by Commissioner Morris, carried
unanimois ly, the following Resolution was passed:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has recommended the approval of
the plat of the '?Leuenberger Re-Subdivison", a re -subdivision of Leuenberger
Subdivision, a subdivision of the Southeast one-foul-th (SE1) of Block 4 of
the Lubbock View Addition of the Northwest one-fourth WWI of Section 14,
Block B, Lubbock Count , Texas; THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT, the plat of "Leuenberger Re-SUBdivisontf, a re -subdivision of
Leuenberger Subdivision, a Subdivision of the Southeast one-fourth (SE,.)
of Block 4 of Lubbock View Addition of the Northwest one-fourth (T:WI) of
Section 14, Block B, Lubbock County, TExas, approved by the Pjanninc:, Com-
mission on the 6th day of April, 1950, be and the same is hereby approved.
AND IT IS ORDERED.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THE CITY COMMISSION THIS
13th day of April, 1950.
C. K. Whiteside
Mayor
ATTEST:
Lavenia Lowe
City Secretary
Motion by Commissioner Hufstedler, seconded by Commissioner T,iorris, carried
unanimously, the following Resolution was passed:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has recommended the approval
of the plat of the t1Lincoln Heights Addi.tiontt, a Subdivision of Block 3 of
Miller -Stevens Subdivision, of Section 16, Block B, Lubbock County, Texas,
THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT, the Plat of "Lincoln Heights Addition1?, a Subdivison of Block 3
of Miller -Stevens Subdivision of Section 161 Block B, Lubbock County, Texas,
approved by the Planning Commission on the oth day of April, 1950, be and
the same is hereby approved.
AND IT '1'ORDER ]D.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY UNANIMIOUS VOTE OF THE CITY COK,',ISS ION THIS 13th
day of April, 1950.
ATTEST:
Lavenia Lowe
City Secretary
C. K. Whiteside
Mayor
Motion by Commissioner Hufstedler, seconded by Commissioner Morris, carried
unanimously, the following Resolution was passed:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has recommended the approval of
the plat of "Park TerraceT1, a subdivision of the Southwest one-fourth of
Section 15, Block B, Lubbock County, TExas, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT, the plat of "Park Terrace11, a subdivision of the Southwest one-fourth
of Section 15, Block B, Lubbock County, TExas, al,,provedby the Planning Commission
on the 6th day of April, 1950, be and the same is I-ereby approved.
ATTEST:
Lavenia Lowe
City Secretary
i
C. K. Whiteside
'74ay or
Motion by Commissioner hufstedler, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, carried
unanimously, to authorize the City Manager to make investigations in connection
with the request of Lubbock Indpendent School District for purchase of 10
acres of City -owned land adjacent to the Colored section of Lubbock for the
purpose of constructing a negro school.
Motion by Commissioner Hufstedler, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, carried
unanimously, to authorize the City Manager to -write a letter to the Iftntandle ane
SEM0, Fe.Dx=x-xf:it- Re-ilway Company requesting that a crossing be opened
over their tracks at loth Street and Railroad Avenue.
Motion by Commissioner Hufstedler, seconded by Commissioner Morris, carried
unanimously-, to authorize transfer of funds in the City Recreation Depart-
ment Budget, and Sw'imminz Pool Budget, as follows:
$400.00 from A-3 to Account D-12 and B-15.
(�119.65 to B-15
0280.15 to D-12) Swimming Pool Budget
25.00 from Account Z-t' to account Y-1.Recreation Dent. Budget
Bids having been requested for concessions at City Swimming Pool in Mackenzie
State Park, motion was made by Commissioner Hufstedler, seconded by Commissioner
Morris, that bids be opened and read, whereupon the following bids were opened
and read:
1 Year 3 Years
E. A' Daniels 0.2 00. 0 per -rr.
E. C. Hutchins 300.00 426.50
Mrs. B.W. Harless - 775.00 None
Joe Lo,-an 420.50 553.25 "
The bids were referred to the Recreation Council for recommenc:ation.
Motion by Commissioner Hufstedler, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, ca;,ried
unanimously to authorize the City Budget to be supplemented from unused
funds of 194 9-1950 Budget in the amount of �'16,1 0.00 for purchase of 1,000
water meters for a consideration of 916.16 each. The water meters to be
purchased under existing contract with Well I-.Lachinery and Supply Company.
11
Bid # 1359
2 - 1 Ton Pickup - Fire Department Red. De Luxe Cab - No end gate - u600 GVW
Oil filter and air bath cleaner. Heater and defroster, overload springgs in
rear, 4 speed transmission, sin --le roar wheels and with 4 tiles "50 xlb - 8
ply spare rim. Pickup body to be at least 8 feet long, 4 feet wide, and sides
1611 H. Dual windshield wiper and sun visor, front bumper only.
Trade # 188 - 1927 Packard Pickup.
Brand Qka..-
Commercial Truck International
# L-130
Lubbock Auto Co. Ford # F-3-V-8
Can be seen at Station 3.
Louthan-Dowel Dodge T-25
(Frt. 7.50xl6 8 ply
Rear 8.25xl6 10 ply
Dod;--e T-14
(Less trade-in #188
Kuykendall Chevrolet ;i 3804
Chevrolet (Less trade-in.#18$
Kerr -Simmons Studebaker #R-15-21
(75x20 Tires)
@ Price_ Total Ce..t
1841.00 3o82.00
(Less trade-in # 188 452.00
3230iOO
1769,49 3538.98
(Less trade-in #188 250.00
2
Del.
1717.00 1 17.00
1693.70
25.70
lb68.00 lb68.00 Immed.
3 �,.o
1745.15 3490.30
195.30
32 5.00
1572.00 3144.00 12 Day
(Less trade-in #1$81 100.00
04 .00
Motion by Commissioner Hufstedler, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, carried
unanimously, that the bid of Kerr -Simmons be accepted for the purchase of
two Studebaker pickups.
Bids as follows were read on purchase of W& F-eet,,- o:f G.I. Freu"ulked B"'& S' .
side" 181 lengths, pipe:
Bid
# 1345
50m feet C. I. Pipe Pl•ecaulked
B
& S Slze 271 l t
lengths;
Price
Terms
F. 0. B.
DeLixary
National Cast
Net
Lubbock
77mont s
Iron Pipe Company
IicWane Cast Iron Pipe Co.
.4776
Net
Lubbock
60 day Start
U.S. Pipe Company
.50
Net
Lubbock
120 day
1st car
American Cast Iron
.4876
Net
Lubbock
60 - 75
Pipe Co.
Days
(M & F Threaded joints
15t to 201 Joints)
After consideration of all bids, motion was made by Commissioner Hufstedler,
seconded by Commissioner Morris, carried unanimously, that the bid of McWane
Cast Iron Pipe Company be accepted for this purchase.
Blds as follows were read on purchase of 494 Buckner Valves for Park Department.
Bid
# 1341
494 -- Buckener $14E
Quick Coupling;
Valve with Locking
Top for
1" pipe.
Price
F.O.B.
Terms
Delivery
Bryan McGehee
$ 5.50 each
Lubbock
Net
10-14 Days
Buckner Manuf. Co.
5.75 each
Fresno,
2%
2 weeks
14 ELT
Calif.
Goldthwaithes Texas
5.15 each
Lubbock
Net
10-14 Days
Toro Co, pany
14 ELT
After consideration of all bids, motion was made by Commissioner Hufstedler,
seconded by Commissioner Thomas, carried unanimously, that the low bid of
Goldthwaithes Texas Toro Company be accepted for this purchase.
Motion by C0I.1.issioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Morris, carried
unanimously, to approve request of West Texas Gas Co:rpany to locate a
district gas regulator on Lot 29, Block 1, Highland Place Addition, being
3408 Nashville.
There was discussion of meeting of City Commission with Recreation Council
and it was unanimously agreed to have such meeting at an early date.
Mr. J. C. Fleming appeared before the City Commission requesting that his
property on North College Avenue be rezoned, the City Planning Commission
having refused to recommend rezoning of the property because the property
has not been platted. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Thomas, seconded*by Commissioner Hufstedler, carried unanimously, to sustain
the Planning Boardts action in the matter and request Mr. Flemming to plat
the property.
Request was received from AI'lr,rican Trading and Production Corporation of
�iidland, Texas, for oil and as lease covering the Dityts West 320 acres
of land in SLction 41, Lubbock County, Lotion was made by Commissioner
Hufstedler, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, carried unanimously, to reject
the offer of lease unless the company is interested in leasing the full
section of land.
Motion by Coiizmissioner Hufstedler, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, carried
unanimously, to authorize the Mayor to renew the Cityts notein the amount
of $50,000.00 at the Citizens National Bank.
Motion by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Hufstedler, carried
unanimously, to authorize street lights to be placed on portions of Avenue
'IQ" Northwest, (Clovis Road), and on Avenue A. at intersection of North
Avenue H and also on Avenue A, from 17th to 19th Street.
No further business coming up for consideration, the City Commission
recessed to meet A-tl'ril 21, 1950, at 2 Y.M.
Read and ac l;roved this the -_ 27th dt:v of ___ n-ri l _ _-, 1950.
ATTEST:
& gag uc" e-. L' 41-
City Secre ary.