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1957-03-16 Regular CC Meeting f MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING . MARCH 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 Cpuncil..stating time place and purpose of the meeting, regular meeting of the g 'own Council, Southlake, Texas, washeld.on Saturday afternoonMareh•16, 1957,tat 2:.00.p.m« at the Carroll School. The following members were present, con- stituting a quorum: a Mayor: A. Gail.Fubanks r~ Councilmen*., W. Lee Yantis W% C. Cummings- R. G.: Lyfor•d . C. M. Gordon J. F. Quinn Mayor Eubanks called the meeting to order, and 'the minutes of two previous meetings were approved as read, -Minutes-had been dispensed tn-order to facilitate special business.'`, Under old business, Mr. Yantis reported that Mr.. Fslinger,, of Southwestern Telephone Company, had called him to say that he was anxious to meet with Town representatives and discuss their ` telephone Franchise. There was no Secretary's report. The Marshall, Mr. Ken, Anderson, reported that he had'been.invited to, a ,meeting of all Tarrant County Law Enforcement Officers, in Ft. Forth and that it was suggested that we secure a radio for the Marshal's car for better cooperation with other police and k fire departments. It was suggested that we secure one, but no definite vote was taken on 'the matter. The Mayor suggested that the Council get together with, him.and that they go in small groups to pay friendly calls on the County Commissioners in charge, of roads and other matters to establish friendly relations before we need to ask favor's of them; Under new business the following Ordinances were introduced:. ORDINANCE No. 75 - which had been previously tabled in the proeess' of, preparation - entitled DAN! ORDINANCE TO PROMOTE THE PUBLIC``HEALTH: PROVIDING.POR METHODS OF CONTROL AND PREY-PNTTON OF PREVFNTABLE DISEASES: DEFINING CERTAIN TERMS . . FSTABLISHING.STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS OF SANITATION AND HEALTH PROTECTIVE MEASURES It was reported that this ordinance was the`same as the.State Health Bill but written to be understood by Citizeigs'of this community. One important feature of the ordinance being proper. septic tank installation with laterals running to such length as County Health Officers may require after-engineering study of the soil. It was moved by C. M. Gordon,, Seconded by J,,E. Quinn that the ordinance be passed. Same was passed unanimously and adopted. (ORDINANCE No.' 75). ORDINANCE No. was introduced, entitled "AN ORDINANCF RECEIVING , AND ANNEXING TERRITORY ADJACENT AND CONTIGUOUS TO THE TOXIN OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS . . Same concerning property of A. 0. and Minnie Etta Brumlow owners of the real property described therein. On Motion of R. G. Lyford, Seconded by C. M. Gordon said ordinance was passed unanimously and adopted (ORDINANCE No, $A) ORDINANCE No. 89 was introduced, entitled "AN ORDINANCE RECFIVING AND ANNEXING TERRITORY'ADJACENT AND CONTIGUOUS TO THE TOWN OF SOUTHLAKE,:TEXAS concerning property of A, F, and Jessie `Ritchey, owners of real property described therein. On motion of J. E. Quinn, Seconded by C. M. Gordon, said Ordinance was passed unanimously and adopted. (ORDINANCE No. $9) + ORDINANCE No. 90 was introduced entitled "AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ANNEXING TERRITORY ADJACEN+ AND CONTIGUOUS TO THE TOWN OF r SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS concerning property of Walter and Fronie A. Brumbalow, owners of real property described therein, On motion of W. Lee Yantis, Seconded by C. M. Gordon, said Ordinance was passed unanimously and adopted. (ORDINANCE No. 90). ORDINANCE No. 91 was introduced, entitled "AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ANNEXING TERRITORY ADJACENT AND CONTIGUOUS TO THE TOWN OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS . . concerning property of Rufus and Mary Ruth Welch, owners of the real property described therein, On motion of J. E. Quinn, Seconded by Wade Cummings. said Ordinance was passed unanimously and adopted (ORDINANCE-No, 91). ORDINANCE No. 92 was introduced - concerning property of Adriel Hall, Trustee, but wastabled because of insufficient information, ORDINANCE No. 93 was introduced, entitled "AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ANNEXING TERRITORY ADJACENT AND CONTIGUOUS TO THE TOWN OF, SOUTHLAKE., TEXAS . . concerning property of F. W. Albrecht, owner of the real property described therein, On Motion of W. Lee Yantis, Seconded by J. E. Quinn said Ordinance was passed unanimously and adopted. (ORDINAICI No. 93). ORDINANCE No. 94 was introduced, entitled "AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ANNEXING TERRITORY ADJACENT AND CONTIGUOUS TO THE TOWN OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS . . concerning property of J. E. Douglas, Jr. and wife Oma Douglas owners of the real property described therein. On Motion of J. E. $uinn, Seconded by C. M. Gordon, said Ordinance was passed unanimously and adopted. ORDINANCE No, 95 was tabled temporarily pending discussion of Ordinance No. 96, the "Miniature Building Code." The floor was opened to discussion concerning this Ordinance. Part of the Ordinance would establish standards for construction of public as well as private buildings. It would also provide for building permits and would protect the town from sub-standard homes and buildings which would attract undesirable citizens, Mr. Gleeson advised that all U411ity companies would be furnished a copy of this Ordinance. The Mayor recognized Frank Dentom, Chairman of the Zoning and Planning Committee. Mr. Denton reported that in our Town we have a unique problem in that there isurbral•as well as residential area already within the town, as well as potential commercial areas.,_ each of which have separate laws governing their administration. p3-16-57 His Committee might need more than a year to complete their work _ regarding permanent zoning and planning in order that none of the inhabitants would be inconvenienced unnedessarily nor feel that they are being-discriminated against. He also reported that they made temporary recommendations to prevent soap works or-oil refineries springing up in what might deve1pp into a nice residential area. He suggested 'that all citizens having problems could submit plans and problems:to the committee and to the Council and work out something to protect themselves as well as the Town. Mr.,Gleeson reported that he was studying documents from all over the4'United States regarding reports of City Attorneys. He suggested that zoning should be enacted as soon as possible.° A zoning ordinance may be amended only by notice of public hearing after passing, and the Zoning Commission may also advertise a public hearing. Everyone in the affected area is invited-to the public hearing. Same must agree with the Statutes and Common Law in order to keep the City out of Court. ORDINANCE No, 96 was introduced, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE GOVERNING AND REGULATING THE CONSTRUCTION, ERECTION SITUATING, FSTABLIAUNG, LOCATING, RE-LOCATING, REMODELING, ALTERA~'IQN,'RFPAIRING AND REBUILDING OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURFS IN THE TOWN OF SOUTHLAKF2 TEXAS , On motion of R. G. Lyford, seconded by'Wade"Cummings, Said Ordinance was passed and adopted,- Voting, four in favor: ne against, (ORDINANCE No. 96) ORDINANCE No, 95 was then introduced, entitled "AN ORDINANCE TO BE HEREAFTER IDENTIFIED AS THE PLANNING-ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS Voting in three separate parts, was as follows: Length of City Block Maximum 1000, Minimum 6001 9 On motion of W. Lee Yantis, Seconded by C. M. Gordon, passed unanimously, Width of City Block Maximum 500t Minimum 3001 On motion of W. Lee Yantis, Seconded by C. M. Gordon, passed unanimously. Width of Major Streets 751 Dedicated 40t Pavement Width of Minor Streets 601 Dedicated 36t Pavement Width of Residential Streets 60= Dedicated 361. Pavement Width of Curve or Lineal Sts, 601 Dedicated 391 Pavement On motion of C. M. Gordon, Seconded by R. G. Lyford, passed unanimously„ A resolution was presented to charge a $5.00 deposit on all bound copies of Ordinance No. 95 when loaned to individuals or companies for their reference, Same to be refunded on return of the bound copy. Motion of R. G. Lyford, Seconded by J. E. Quinn, same passed unanimously, P.#3-~1 ORDINANCE No, 97 was introduced entitled "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR REQUIREMENT OF FILING ANNUAL REPORTS BY TELEPHONE TELEGRAPH ELECTRIC, MATER AND OTHER PUBLIC UTILITY SUPPLIFRh, WITHIN TIE TOWN OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS Further briefly referred to as the "Gross Receipts Tax-Ordinance," providing utility companies to pay 2% of their Gross Receipts for the privilege of using streets; 90 days' after the end of the current year is allowed to render these reports. On motion of W. Lee Yantis, seconded by C. M. Gordon, said Ordinance was passed unanimously and adopted. ORDINANCE No. 97) ORDINANCES' Igo. 98 and loo; 99 were temporarily tabled, needing further information. ' ORDINANCE No- 100 was introduced entitled "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE MOVING'0 BUILDINGS IN AND HROUGH THE TOM OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR PERMITS AND FEES TO BE CHARGED THEREFOR On motion of C. M. Gordon, Seconded by J. E. Quinn, said Ordinance was passed and adopted,, Voting: Four in favor . One against, It was moved by J. E. Quinn that*the second Saturday of.each Month be established as the regular meeting time until further notice: Time 2:00 p.m. Place, Carroll School. Seconded by C._M, Gordon, Motion passed nnanimouslg, Mr. Gleeson, City Attorney, announced that there is a bill before the State Legislature to validate incorporated area$ and all land annexed since incorporation; The bill would provide for a per- centage of population to square-mile areas. He suggested that we attempt to redefine our boundaries before this bill is passed, He also announced that our adjoining Town of Westlake has already redefined its boundaries which are now on record. The meeting was adjourned. Dolores Quinn, ccy. r_fi eas, pproved, Gail Eubanks, or May v.