The Clifton Record (Clifton, Tex.), Vol. 99, No. 29, Ed. 1 Wednesday, July 20, 1994 Page: 4 of 16
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THE CLIFTON RECORD, Wednesday, jucy 20.1994- Page 4.
TWENTY YEARS OF LOYAL SERVICE! - Frank Smith
recently resigned from the Clifton Planning and Zoning Board
after serving the city for 20 years. Smith shows off the
plaque representing the appreciation of the city, which was
given to him by Mayor Blum during last week's City Council
meeting. Smith was a guest of honor, along with former
Mayor W. Paul Hollingsworth, at a reception prior to the
council meeting.
-Staff Photo By David Anderson
POSSIBLE ROAD CLOSURE - The Clifton City Council, by
request of Clifton Police Chief Jim Vanderhoof, are
considering the closure of the north end of North Ave. I for
safety reasons. An "X" marks the approximate spot where
the road would be barricaded to traffic if the council decides
to pursue the closure.
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excellent council,” Hollingsworth
said.
Delinquent Tax Collection
Contract Awarded
A partnership between the firms of
Robertson and Robertson, of Clifton,
and McCreary, Veselka, Bragg &
Allen, of Waco, was awarded a one-
year contract to collect delinquent
taxes owed the city.
“We would propose to let you try
us for a year, and see if you like us,”
Attorney Steve Robertson told the
council.
Robertson noted that when taxes
are owed to several entities on a
single property, one firm files the
lawsuit, while others often “coat-tail”
the lawsuit.
Referring to information in his
proposal, Robertson told the council,
“What you can see is that McCreary
Veselka does all the work, and the
firm you have been using is coat-
tailing the cases.”
Robert Meyers, also present at the
council meeting, maintains an office
in Waco. Robertson said he was
similarly available.
“You won’t have to go to Austin to
get an answer to the questions you
may have,” said Robertson.
“We would like to do business with
people at home. I must admit we do
have limited communication with our
people in Austin. I honestly, at the
moment, cannot think of any
negatives in doing this,” said Mayor
Blum.
The motion was made to employ
the new firm effective August 15.
The current provider of services
—Calame, Linebarger, Graham and
Pena, L.L.P., of Austin — would
have 30 days from that date to file
any new cases, and six months to
wrap up any cases in progress.
The City of Clifton joins Bosque
County Commissioners’ Court in
making the switch. The Clifton and
Valley Mills Independent School
Districts already are using the firms.
Street Closure Discussed
Clifton Police Chief Jim
Vanderhoof proposed that the council
consider closing the north end of
North Avenue I, where the street
intersects with Farm Road 3220 and
State Highway 6 (see accompanying
map).
“We’re not traffic engineers, but
we do recognize traffic hazards,”
Vanderhoof said of the intersection.
“There is definitely a safety problem
at this location.”
Reasons cited for closure include
speeding vehicles exiting from
Highway 6, an abnormally high
accident rate at the location, and the
area being prone to flooding during
heavy rains. .. . ,
The chief recommended'putting up
crash barriers and signage just north
of the last resident’s property on that
street.
After a period of discussion, the
council decided to taole the mattei,
pending further consideration.
Smith Voices Concerns
Local plumbing contractor Randy
Smith told the council that he was
willing to donate a parcel of land he
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NEWLY APPOINTED CLIFTON MAYOR Truman Blum (left)
presented former Mayor W. Paul Hollingsworth with a
plaque in appreciation for the years of service Hollingsworth
gave to the city. The plaque was given during the city
council meeting last week, which followed a special
reception honoring Hollingsworth and former Planning and
Zoning Board Member Frank Smith.
-Staff Photo By David Anderson
Final Classified Ad Deadline- Fridays, 5 p.m.
for both the city and the company.
While settlements would probably
be reached on major portions of the
issue, litigation would likely occur
over the rate design portion of the
case, the mayor said.
The council extended an action
taken previously by rejecting the
rate increase request. Failure to act
would have caused the council’s
previous action to expire, allowing
TNP to enact the increase.
Updating the project of restoring
the o|d depot building to its original
colqr,scheme, Chief Vanderhoof said
that Elizabeth Torrence had supplied
an old photo of the railroad depot
building. It was determined the
original colors were mustard yellow
with redwood trim.
“It’s a more attractive color than it
sounds,” said the chief, who was
advised by the council to continue
pursuing the project.
The Municipal Court report, as
reported by Court Clerk Pam
Harvey, showed 50 tickets written in
June. Fines collected during the
month were $4,742, bringing the
year-to-date total to $34,950.20.
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owned between Bishop and Maple
Sts., if the city would maintain it.
A drainage creek runs through the
property, making it unusable, Smith
told the council. He said he had tried
but was unable to sell the property,
and was tired of paying taxes on
property he could not utilize.
Explaining the drainage creek to
the council, City Secretary Barron
said, “It’s a natural waterway, and
has been for years.”
Mayor Blum said he was not
personally familiar with the area. He
offered to contact Smith in the next
few days, to see what might be
worked out.
Smith also voiced concerns about
emergency repair procedures at the
city’s housing projects.
“I was told by the superintendent
that I couldn’t work at the
apartments unless he or Peggy Keen
called me,” Smith said.
“Last Saturday, an apartment
flooded, and the occupants couldn’t
reach the superintendent or Mrs.
Keen, so they called me. I told them
I couldn’t go unless they paid me.
“It’s hard for me to believe
someone has that much power,” said
Smith. “What am I supposed to do if
a resident calls me for help?”
“I don’t know who is authorized to
work at the apartments, or what the
procedure is, but I will find out and
get back with you,” said the mayor.
Courtroom Air Conditioner
City Judge Alvin James presented
proposals from local companies for
installation of air conditioning at the
city courtroom.
While the units specified by the
bids were specific, the council
determined that a more efficient unit
should possibly be sought.
District Manager Gerald
McDowell, Texas-New Mexico Power
Company (TNP), Clifton, told the
council that his company offered
rebates on many high-efficiency
models, and would be glad to get
that information to Judge James.
“Gosh, Judge, I hate to keep
putting you off, but I think we need
to get more information,” said the
mayor.
A decision was tabled. The subject
will be placed on the agenda of a
called meeting to be held one week
from the July 12 session.
BCCAD Budget Disapproved
A proposed budget submitted by
the Bosque County Central Appraisal
District was rejected by the council.
“My personal view is that I have
trouble with certain portions (of the
budget), and would not be able to
support it,” said Mayor Blum.
The mayor said that while the
proposal was not the final budget, he
had spoken with Bosque County
Judge Ernest W. Reinke, Jr., who
indicated the Commissioners’ Court
also was not in agreement with it.
Other Business
A budget workshop was scheduled
by the council for a called meeting at
6 p.m., Tuesday, July 19.
Mayor Blum informed the council
that negotiations to settle the TNP
rate case were proceeding favorably
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Smith, W. Leon. The Clifton Record (Clifton, Tex.), Vol. 99, No. 29, Ed. 1 Wednesday, July 20, 1994, newspaper, July 20, 1994; Clifton, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth788136/m1/4/: accessed April 25, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Nellie Pederson Civic Library.