1956-11-05 Regular CC Meeting
I_I,,UTES - November 5, 1956
. i'.erruler Meeting of the Board of Aldermen of Southlake, Texas.
The first re-ulcer meeting; was called to order by Mayor Vubanks
at 8:00 P.M.
The following five Aldermen were present: Lee 'antis John Quinn,
Fade Cummi.ng;s, Bob Lyford, and C. Gordon. Also present were
Marshall Tien. Anderson and the City Attorney, George 'z reson, and
eighteen visitors listed on the attached sheet,
The Mayor introduced the Aldermen, Marshall and. Attorney to the
visitors.
The 1-.ayor asked for a. volunteer to serve as `secretary, and
receivinE none, opened the floor for nominations. Mr. Lyford was
nominated by Mr. Yantis: firs. :'uinn was nominated bSr Mr. Quinn.
r. Gordon moved nominations cease, and sir. Lyford seconded. The
vote -rvTa.s taken and unanimously passed. The vote for Secretary was
taken, Mr. Lyford receiving one vote and sirs. Quinn four. The
Ifiayor announced that P'rs. Quinn was elected.
The Attorney announced that Texas Power and Li_j7ht Co. has been
henpy to assist the Tol,,m in its organization, has been well pleased
vrith the nro;ress to date, and has presented the ToF,,Tn with books
and supplies for use in kPoring proper records.
The Mayor onene d the floor for nominations for I`ayor Pro-Tfim
X. Lyford nominated IvIr. Yantis: dir. ('~uinn moved' that nominations
cease and that fir. Yantis be elected by acclimation. The vote was
taken: For 5 - again t,none. The Mayor announced Mr. Yantis was
elected.
Ordinance No. 1, concerning; rules of nroceedure for meetings, 1"Tas
read by the Mayor. Mr. Yh.ntis moved the adoption. Mr. Lyford
seconded and the vote was taken: For 5 - against none. The
ordinance was adopted.
Resolution No. 1, concerning, the depositary and general fund, was
read by the Meyor and was followed by discussion co .cerni.nEr which
b, nk should be used for deposits. A vote was called for on this
question, and a ma ority votes' to name the First Natione-I Bank at
Gr4 nevine. The motion was m,.d.e to edont the resolution. The vote
was taken: For 5 Against, none,
This concludes' the business of the Board and the Mayor asked
that the visitors be introduced and announced that the meetinb
W would be turned over to the Attorney for a discussion nertaining
to annexations blr those who were interested. Per. C'leeson described.
44 the various ways nroperty can be annexed and answered a,uesti.ons of
individuals.
After this discussion, the Mayor made further remarks about hour
~ the business of future meetings tIrould be conducted, and announced
special meeting of the Board to bp 11eld the following Monday,
November 11, 1956, for the nurposP of hearing request for
Franchise by the Texts Pourer ar d Lip-ht Co. The :'attorney
answered further cuestions, advising that the franchise
mrantL~d does not have to be an exclusive one, and that any
other utility comnany could also serve custonc rs vithin the
Tovm, for a.t' least ten years, and longer if the TOVTn so
desired.
hF meeting -was adjourned, at about 1.0:20 P.M.
W
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