HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 10.12.1959 CC-R204
October 12, 11'59
The City Council met in rer;ular session with the following
present, Yayor C. A. Forbes, Alderman, Kennie Vjilcox, Jr. A. 14. Hoyt,
Jr, F. E. Jones, E. K. Fredericson, Lee C. Flack, City Manar;er,
H. A. Partain, Assistant City ManaEer, C. s. Sanders, Tax Collector,
K. ItcClain, City Attorney, Claud Eads, City Secretary, L. G. Glover,
Street Supt, and Dan Dowda, Chief of Police.
;.tanager Black read minutes for the month of September and pre–
sented bills for month of September in amount of 4 544.83 for approval.
Y otion by Alderman J. H. Compton, seconded by Kennie Viilcox, Jr. that
report be approved and bills allowed paid.
Manager Black made report of operation of City during the year. See
Ordinaned look, Page -# 170- 177 -
Yr. Boswell Auditor read and discussed his report of the audit covering
Aug. 1, 1958 to Aug. 31, 1y59•
&tanager Black read proposed policy for employment and policies
adhering to city employees and gave copies to Aldermen to read and
and study for further discussion.
There being no further business on motion by Alderman Floyd. E. Jones
seconded by Hoyt, council adjourned.
Attests
City of secretary.
:ay-or'�ity of Georg e town
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TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR ATM CITY COUTICIL
CITY OF GEORGETO41, TEXAS.
Gentlemen:
I am presenting to you a report for the year 1v58-59 ending August
31st, 1959. ,e have listed by departments some of the accomplishments that
were attained during year just passed.
Electric Departments General maintenance of the electric system was
carried on all during year, consisting of replacing bad service wires; pulling
slack in the conductors, cutting tree limbs and checking loads and trans-
formers. fifty one new poles were set and 36 new new transformers were in-
stalled on your system. The line crew dismantled the electric line that was
purchased from Y,ar Surplus at -ort rood which consisted of 29 transformers,
198 poles, 16,320 lbs, of copper wire and hauled same to Georgetown to be
used on the system.
Total value of the material purchased at Fort Hood on today's market.
Electric Distribution jystem $ 22,175.63
fell Pump casing and Electric Starter 8,000.00
Buda Engine and Pump - 1,K76.00
31,71 0 3
Cost & Labor to Salvage 4,004.56
Value to City tr 27,747.07
Seven new street lights were installed. A total of 706 connects and dis-
connects were handled during the year. Maximum K. demand has grown from
1980 to 2400 K.W. an increase 420 K.W.
later Departments Laid a total of 3401 feet of all types of water
lines. Repaired leaks all year long. Flushed and checked all fire hydrants
twice during the year. Total of 700 connects and disconnects were worked
during the year.
Sewer Department: Laid 2,976 feet of sewer lines, built 13 new
man Boles. Worked on general maintenance of the system all during the year.
Garbage and Sanitation Department: Garbage truck traveled 7,080
miles, made a total of 94,082 pickups in the City. Hauled 667 loads totaling
5,1'.42,000 pounds. Dusted the whole city 11 times, business district 22 times
and Dump Grounds 40 times. material used 6,950 lbs, B H C dust, 110 gallons
Larvaecide, 200 lbs. Chlordane and 200 lbs. D. D. T. dust. Destroyed 267
dogs, and 70 oats.
Pianp Stations A total of 283,564,350 gallons pumped this year.
Buda gasoline engine with 1000 gallon water pump was installed to be used for
standby service. The treating plant is entirely too small to meet present
day demands.
Park Departments A great deal of work has been done in San Gabriel
Park, planted 27 trees, built 2 arbors over the picnic tables, have Kiddie
Land in A 1 shape and cleaned out land between lower road and river. This
has helped the looks of the whole park and we hope to have this area covered
with grass which will hold soil and we can keep same mowed.
Carver Park is in good shape. More lii;hts were installed mn ball
field and concrete slab 30' x 601 was installed for games and dancing.
Park on Austin Avenue cleared and dirt has been hauled to fill low
places. Plans and work schedule has been set up to complete it first of thii
coming year.
The Parks are one of our best drawing cards for the City. +e have
had at Cuter Building, 7 private dances, 24 meetings of all kinds, 5 weddings,
Girl and Boy Scouts had 16 meetings and 5 Teenage dances.
Park has had 14 family reunions and a large number of picnic groups.
rational Sheep Dog trials were heldp Horse Show, Rodeo, both ball parks were
being used by a total of 24 teams.
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STREET DEPARTI:MM : Twenty three blocks of paving has been
laid. Old paving patched and maintained. All drainage ditches were kept
cleaned outo, weed and grass cutting was extra heavy this year due to all
the rain we have had. 1306 loads or 5224 yards of gravel was placed on
gravel streets. 1715 loads of brush and tree limbs hauled and burned.
1998 loads of dirt and trash hauled from all over the City. 12 culverts
were built.
Airport: Port under new management is doing fine. A total
of 3 mechanics are on duty. Traffic has increased. a 2000 gallon under-
ground Fasoline tank installed and 90- Octane gasoline full is available at
the port now.
Fire Departments This department answered 42 alarms. 34 in the
City and 8 Rural Areas. There were 28 wet, 11 dry fires and 3 false alarms
answered. This department has hold our losses to a minimum and we will enjoy
the maximum credit again this year.
Police Department: A total of 236 arrests were made. Yoe have
had a minimum of robberies and traffic has been worked all during the year.
The two Patrolmen on duty all night has helped a great deal.
I would like to recommend to you some major things to try and
accomplish this coming year.
1. To rebuild our present office building and fire station
according to proposed plans.
2. Zone our City and appoint zoning corrriission.
3. Continue to plan and remodel our water treating plant in
order to keep pace with the growing demands.
4. Continue our paving program with a goal of not less than
10 blocks of new paving per year.
5. Purchase a street sweeper to enable us to keep our streets
cleaner.
It is with pleasure that I submit to you and the Citizens of
Georgetown this report of the business and activities of the City for the
fiscal year ending August 3, 1959• lie feel that substantial progress and im-
provements have been made in keeping Georgetown one of the best small cities
of this area. lihile we are proud of our accomplishments to date, much remains
to be done.
Recognition is due all City Employees and the department heads for
their hard work, faithfulness and willingness to build a better Georgetown.
Without their help our progress and accomplishments would not have been possible.
I wish to express my appreciation to you, 11r. Mayor, and you
gentlemen of the City Council.
Finally it has been you who set the policies which would be in the
Public interest which has enabled the City Administration to bring about the
accomplishments of which we are all proud.
City Manager.
It has been a real pleasure to work with you and for you as your
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sincerely yours,
Lee C. BlacE, City anager.
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