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1957-02-09 Regular CC Meeting 207 MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 9, 1957 TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS Pursuant to the call-of.the Mayor, and to notice given to all members of the Town Council, stating time, place and purpose of the meeting, the regular meeting of the Town Council, South- lake, Texas, was held o n Saturday afternoon, February 9, 1957 at 4:00 p.m..at the Carroll School. The following members were present, constituting a quorum: Mayor: A. Gail Eubanks Aldermen: W. Lee Yantis W. C. Cummings R. G. Lyford• C. M. Gordon J. F. Quinn Mayor Eubanks called the meeting to order,.. and. the minutes of the previous meeting wereapproved as read. Since there were no communications or unfinished business, the .Mayor asked for a report of.the committee investigating various telephone companies serving the area. One.of,the committee members, Mr. R. G. Lyford, reported that they have contacted a telephone consultant experienced in helping rural areas develop telephone systems and improve service. He said they expected to have a full report on the situation by the next regular meetingZ Mr. John Stephenson is Chairman of this Committee, The Mayor announced that Messrs. Vaughan and'Hillis, with the Texas Power and Light had suggested-that we pass an ordinance to the effect that no utility company could enlarge facilities to extend service without a.franchise. It was decided to prepare an ordinance enforcing same. The Mayor recognized Mr. R. C. Patterson, who asked that since Lone Stan Gas has lines as far as Mr. Tom. French's property, that we investigate the possibility of their serving as much of our area as possible. Mr. George P. Gleeson, the City Attorney, stated that he had already contacted officials o f Lone Star Gas and that the Gas Company promised to look into the matter right away. It was decided not to appoint a committee until we have more information from the Gas Company. Ordinance No, 64, Adopted at.the previous meeting Book 1= P. 2059 of the Minutes was discussed' The Mayor read the ordinance in full, 'SAN ORDINANCE CREATING A PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR THE TOWN OF SOUGHLAKE, TEXAS AND PRESCRIBING THEIR-POWERS AND DUTIES.n The Mayor announced the appointment of the following members to serve on this Board: Chairman: Mr. Frank R. Denton, Rt. 1, Grapevine, Texas V. Chair: Mr. W. E. Mayfield Rt. 1, Grapevine, exas 208 Secretary: Mr. George A. Schultze 66 P. 0. Box 537, Grapevine, Texas. Other Mr, H. M. Hunter Members; Rt. 1, Box 188, Grapevinr, Texas Mr. Harold Knight-, Rt. 1, Grapevine,.Texas During discussion regarding this Ordinance, it was brought out that members of the Board are Free to call on others for assist- ance as it is needed, Mr. Gleeson said that copies of the Ordinance will bye sent to each member of the Board. He also offered to meet with the, Board and advise them before they begin their work, He said hew ould furnish them with a sample zoning map from other similar communities and such information regarding Texas Statutes.as.they will need. Ordinance No. 30 6.previously tabled, was introduced entitled "AN ORDINANCE RE ]EIVING AND ANNEXING TERRITORY ADJA8ENT AND OP CONTIG UOUS TO THE TOWN OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS . . concerning property of Carl Goodman and wife, Edith Goodman, owners of,the real property described therein. On motion of R. G. Lyford, seconded by J. E. Quinn, said Ordinance was passed unanimously and adopted. (ORDINANCE No. 30) ORDINANCE No. 65 was introduced, entitled "AN ORDINANCE ADOPT- ING AND ACCEPTING PROVISIONS OF TITLE 28 OF THE REVISED CIVIL STATUTES OF TEXAS . , concerning the changing of the status of the Town from Title 28, Chapter lI of the 1925 Revised Civil Statutes - TO - Title 2$, Revised Civil Statutes, 1925 Revision, Article'561, as amended.' The main advantage for making this change would be in relation to having more legal rights in Courts ~ of Law and at the State Capitol. Also Councilmen and the Mayor would be elected for two-year terms instead of one-year terms and on a staggered basis, On motion of R. G, Lyford seconded by W. Lee Yantis, all five Aldermen,.voting, said Ordinance was passed unanimously a nd.adopted (ORDINANCE N0. 65). ORDINANCE No. 66 was introduced entitled "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 'AT LARGEt SYSTEW FOR ELECTIbN OF TOWN COUNCIL FOR THE TOWN OF SOUTHLAAE, TEXAS: PROVIDING FOR A MAYOR AND FIVE COUNCILMEN:' THE RESPECTIVE TERM OF SAID MAYOR AND COUNCILMEN: AND FOR AN EFFECTIVE D ATE Same provides for election to be held the first Tuesday of every-April, on a staggered basis. On motion of Co M. Gordon, Seconded by R. G, Lyford, said Ordinance was passed unanimously and adopted. (ORDINANCE No. 66) ORDINANCE No. 67 was introduced, entitled "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING 6 THAT CERTAIN OFFICES OF THE TOWN, OTHER THAN MAYOR AND TOWN 0 COUNCILMEN, SHALL BE APPOINTIVE INSTEAD OF ELECTIVE . . Same provides that after February 9, 1957 the "office of Marshal shall' bean elective office which office shall be for a term of two years; offices such as town Secretary, Treasurer, Assessor and Collector, Town Attorney, Town Engineer and such other officers and agents may f rom time to time be a ppointive instead of elective, and shall be appoint ed by the Mayor with the advice P and consent of the Town Council," On motion of W. Lee Yantis I is seconded by R. G. Lyford, said Ordinance was passed unanimously and adopted (ORDINANCE No, 67). 209 Minutes Page 3 Regular Meeting 2-9-57 ORDINANCE No. 68 was introduced entitled "AN ORDINANCE PRO& HIBITING A UTILITY COMPANY OPERITING WITHIN THE-TOWN OF SOUTH.. LAKE, TEXAS, WTrHOUT A FRANCHISE GRANTED BY TGIF TOWN OF SOUTHLAKE TO EXTEND ITS FACILITIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF SERVING ANY KEW CUSTOMERS." On motion of W.-Lee Yantis, Seconded by R. G. Lyford, said Ordinance was passed unanimously and adopted (ORDINANCE No. 68). ORDINANCE No. 69 was introduced entitled "AN"ORDINANCE' ANNFXI NG COUNTY ROAD NO. 3016 TO THE SOUTH RIGHT OF VAY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD NO. 3080 TO THE TOWN OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS ,1w! On Motion of W. Lee Yantis, seconded by J E Quinn said Ordinance was passed unanimously and adopted JORDINAkCE Ito. 69).' ORDINANCE No. 70 was introduced, entitled "AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ANNEXING TERRITORY ADJACENT AND CONTIGUOUS TO THE TOWN OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS . . Same concerning property'of Buster Lee and wife, ownersof the real property described therein. On motion of C. M. Gordon, Seconded by J. E. Quinn said Ordinance was passed unanimously a nd adopted. (ORDINANCE o. 70). ORDINANCE No. 71 was introduced, entitled "AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING. AND ANNEXING TERRITORY ADJACENT AND CONTIGUOUS TO THE TOWN OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS Same concerning property of Ralph T Eidson and wife; Maxine Eidson, owners of the real property described therein. On motion of R. G. Lyford, Seconded by C M. Gordon said Ordinance was passed unanimously and a dopted. (ORDINANCE No. 71). ORDINANCE No. 72 was introduced, Entitled "AN ORDIANCF RECEIVING AND ANNEXING THE INHABITANTS AND T ERRITORIf D ADJACENT TO THE TOWN OF SOUTHLAKF, TEXAS . . Same concerning a tract of land in the 0, .W. Knight Survey. On motion of R. G. Lyford,6 Seconded by , J. F. Quinn said Ordinance was passed unanimously a°nd adopted. (ORDINANCE loo. 72). ORDINANCE No. 73 was introduced, entitled "AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ANNEXING THE INHABITANTS AND TERRITORIES ADJACENT TO THE TOWN OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS . . Same concerning anothFrtract of land in the 0. W. Knight Survey. On motion of C. M. Gordon, Seconded by W. C. Cummings, said Ordinance was passed unanimously and adopted. (ORDINANCE No. 73) RESOLUTION NQ..2 was introduchrth-that entitled "ORDER AND NOTICE OF TOWN ELECTION." Same setting the election shall be held at Casey's Store on April 2, 1957, being the first Tuesday of April. The Election Mudge and other Managers of the election set forth therein as follows: Presiding Election Judge, L. A. Casey; Assistant Presiding Judge, L. T. Cathcart; Clerk, Mrs. Hal. Nelson. It was announced that notices for same will be sent, 209-A Mr. Kenneth Anderson was recognized by the Mayor. He asked i., if a temporary zoning ordinance would be practical to prevent undesirable developments until a permanent zoning Ordinance is worked out. The City Attorney Mr. Gleeson, advised that a permanent zoning Ordinance will be ready in a very short time. After the permanent Zoning Ordinance is passed, he advised that we w ill be in a position to control development within a five- mile `radius of our City Limits. - ~ ORDINANCE No. 74 was introduced, eot6tanIng policing of roads in FP Eastern Tarrant County, where sufficient p rotection to the General, Public using said roads and highways is unavailable at this time, and in the interest of Citizens of Southlake, Texas. On Motion of C. M. Gordon, Seeonded by R. G. Lyford, said Ordinance was passed unanimously and adopted (ORDINANCE No. 74) ORDINANCE No. 75 regarding health and sanitation for the community, was discussed. Lacking sufficient information, said Ordinance was tabled for future consideration. Mr. Gleeson asked-to-discuss the Hurst movement of January 16th regarding their annexation of a large portion of Tarrant County. He stated that there is a definite law that one City cannot interfere with the boundary of another City or incorporated area. Their Ordinance cannot be effective until a second reading which may be within thirty days or two years; It will be necessary for Southlake to have the area certified and show boundaries to the Attorney General at Austin. The Secretary announced that a letter of thanks had been sent to Mr. Joe Fechtel for his offer to use the Western Hatcheries„ Club House for meetings. No further business coming before the Council, the meeting was adjourned; Time of next meeting to be announced later. FP Irr Dolores Quin n, Se y.-Treas. PP p roved, . ail ubanks, Mayor w