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SPiCDIL CAI1.D :IEETU''G U CITY COUNCIL
September 24, 1963 - 7:00 P. 11.
CITY HALL
Invocation was given by ifiayor Clay P. Davidson.
Roll Call
Present: Clay P. Davidson, R. L. Graves., Jr., iiss :Margaret :McNeil,
Donald Q. .tiller, Clell W. Whelchel
City Staff
Present: J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; W. Al. Houser, City Attorney;
R. L'. iMiller, AcLunistrative Officer; Robert Vosburgh,
Supervising Desior_ Engineer
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1. The City Council discussed the matter of the street width on Higuera
Street, particularly on the east s'de of Higuera south of South Street
where the Standard Oil Company is constructi:il; a na,.: service station, and
the City Council was asked to consider reducing t:e sidewalk t)idth at
this location from ter. (10) feet to six (6) feet. After discussion
by the Council and the staff, it was 1rioved IbY .1ayor Davidson, seconded
by C ouncilmsr. Ubelchel, that the sid.evials at this loi;a;,'_or. ibe : educed
to six 6 j feet. in 'width and that the curb and grater be setback to the
new line and teat as close to a twenty (20) foot radius as possible be
set on the corner. :lotion carried.
The City Council then discussed the probable construction on the opposite
corner on th3 northeast corner ol the intersection and the necessity of
setting back the curb and gutter to achieve :maximum widening.
On motion of Councilman 6Jhelchel, seconded. by Councilman _:filler, that the
City Council begin ne:,otiatians to extend the four 4 foot street
widening on the east side of Higuera north of South Street and to the
Blue Chip Building. Motion carried.
2. R. D. _Miller, Administrative Officer, presented to the City Council
specifications for purchase by the City of one used track type tractor
equipped 1•rlth b-•,lldozer, 19-56 model, or later, and requesteL'_ authoriza-
tion to call for bids on this piece of equipment.
Cn motion of Councilman Graves, seconded by. Cou:-ciloroman McNeil, the
specifications were approved and the Adminiotrative Officer was authorized
to call for bids to be opened October 7, 1963.
On motion of Councilman ]:Miller, seconded by Councilman 1•1helchel, the
meeting, adjourned.
Approved. lctober 28, 1963
,,!-H. FITZPATRICK, CITY CLERK