1957-04-13 Regular CC Meeting
' MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - April. 15, 1957
TQWN 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 pace and purpose of
' the meeting, the regular meeting of the flown Council, Southlake,
Texas, was held on Saturday'afternoon, April 13, 1957, at 2:00
p.m at the Carroll School. The following members were present
constituting a quorum:
' Mayor: A. Gail Eubanks
' Councilmen: J. J. Carlile
W. C. Cummings
C. M. Gordon
J• E. Quinn
W. Lee Yantis
Mayor Eubanks called the meeting to order, and the'minutes of
three previous meetings,^having been dispensed in order to
facilitate the business at hand, were approved as read.
' The Mayor then welcomed Mr. J. J. Carlile, newly elected
Councilman. He'also welcomed various guests, including
Mr. Wm. P; Esslinger Division Manager, North Texas Division,
Southwestern States Telephone Co,
' RESOLUTION No. 3 regarding the e1
ection,
was read in full by the Mayor. Motion of J. uinn seeonde
by W. C. Cummings, said Resolution was accepted,as read,' unanimously.
' The following officers were sworn in by Mr. George P. Gleeson;
A. Gail Eubanks, Mayor: Councilmen, J. J. Carlile, W. C. Cummings
C. M. Gordon, J. E. Quinn, W. Lee Yantis. Marshal Ken Anderson,
being unable to attend was sworn in later by the Town Secretary.
All of their Sworn Statements are on file with the Town Records,
It was moved by W. Lee Yantis that Mr. James J. Carlile be elected
Mayor Pro Tem since he received the highest number of votes in the
last election. Seconded by J. E, Quinn, Motion carried unanimously,
' The following Financial Report was read by the Town Secretary:
RECEIPTS DISBURSEMEN S
1-27-5 , Texas Power &
11-27-5-6',-
Light Co. - 2% Est. for aso.
' current year. 88.00 1-4-56 Notary Bond
Dolores Quinn, Secy. $2.00
Filing Fees, same,
to County Clerk...., 2 0
~0
2-19-57 Industrial
Office Sp1, Co.
Minute Bk. No.2.., 5645
1 Box T.W. Carbon. 4.00
1 Box Bond Paper., 4.25
2 T.W. Ribbons 2070
.
500 Envelopes 4,50
3 Steno. Books .75
1 Box Fasteners 1.35 :q
2 T.W. Erasers .50
50 File Folders 2.45
1 Fxp. File Home.... 4.70
1 Exp. File Vault 5.50
12 Mailing .90
3705
2-20-57
50 - 2~ Post Cards
For Notice of Meets. 1.00
4-26-57
Check No.' 1 to J;E
Quinn, Reimbursemt,
for above amts, $42:55
4-13-57, G.P. Gleeson, 4-26-57
Trustee, re: Compensation Check No. 2, L.A.
for Officers of Election Casey, Elect, Judge 12,00
held April 2, 1957
4-26-57, L. T. Cath-
cart, Asst. Elect,
Judge 10:00
4-26-57, Mrs. Irene
Nelson, Elect Clerk 10.00
TOTAL RECEIPTS 32.00
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS
/,9 TO DATE 2 `00 TO DATE
AMO ao 7 4
The checks,for compensation of officers of the election are included
in the,reports since they.are part of the business of this meeting,
The Mayor expressed his thanks to the members of the Council and to
all persons who aided in Town business during the past Administration,
and expressed wishes for continued interest and cooperation in the
future. {
A letter from Mr Wm. P., Esslinger regarding a telephone Franchise
was read by the Secretary. The Mayor then turned the meeting over
to Mr, Esslinger, in order to discuss this matter.
Mr. Esslinger expressed surprise over the size of the Town and the
number of potential customers. He stated that he wqs not prepared
to discuss a possible 200 plus homes in the approximate eighteen
square mile area as telephone customers. He stated that his estimate
was considerably smaller in preparing his discussion: He asked
if a map of the area is available, and was advised by Mr George
P. Gleeson, City Attorney that a certified map is in the process
of being prepared and should be available soon:
Mr. Esslinger asked if all residents desired telephone service
,
and stated that at present there are only five circuits in this
area. He also stated that his Company could not put lines out '
in Southiake if the service wontt pay. Rural lines are costly.
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Mr. W. Lee Yantis stated that they pay a business rate at the
Carroll School and that it is an eight party line with tWeee
business telephones besides the school and the line is always
busy. Mr. Esslinger stated that that condition exists everywhere
at the present time; Mr. Yantis then asked why the school pays
the same rate for an eight party line as for a single party line
in Grapevine; Mr, Esslinger said that it was $6.00 rural and
$6.50 in Grapevine for the services mentioned;
Mr. Esslinger then stated that he is today prepared to service
50 families in a six month period, that he didntt realise that
there were 200 plus families in the area;
J. E. Quinn asked how soon more circuits would be available and
how soon private lines would be available, Mr. Esslinger said
that at present private lines area vailable outside of Grapevine
by paying 100% installation costs, but that his Company will
need to send an Engineer to make a survey before he can make
a proposal in this regard,
Mr. R. G. Lyford stated that Mr. Esslinger would probably like
to with-hold any further proposal until he is better prepared!
The Mayor asked for Mr. John Stephensonts report as Chairman of
the Telephone Committee.
Mr. Stephenson stated that it is desirable within,a six month
period that anyone wanting telephone service or single party
lines could have them at a reasonable rate - and that anyone
wanting four-party lines at a reasonable rate should also be
able to have them within that time; He stated that we would
also like extended area service with no toll rate in order to
grant a Franchise. He also stated that the Committee has con-
tacted the Keller Telephone Company, tither Telephone Consultants,
and has even considered our own Exchange using an R.F.A. Loan,
Mr. Esslinger asked if the customers could be contact4d and
asked to prepare a survey of the type service they want, He
stated that it would speed service if the Town makes the Survey
rather than thetelephone Company. He also stated that the rate
problem needs to be stattled. He stated that each Company used
similar equipment with similar costs and that the service Bost
should be-about the same with any telephone Company.
Mr. Esslinger said that their Company policy is that they cannot
service the area unless they make money, He further stated that
he is,at liberty to offer toll free service to Grapevine.
Mr. George Pl Gleeson asked if Mr. Esslinger could make immediate
telephone service available to all members of the City Council
since they need to be,reached quickly on many occasions.
Mr. Stevenson stated that we need rate schedules before we can
ask the people what type service they want. He also stated that
any company justified to receive a Franchise should be giving
adequate service.
Mr. Gleeson stated that the Council may grant service permission
without a Franchise and that some areas have two or three telephone
companies even with a Franchise, 16
Mr. Esslinger said that he will submit his recommendations to
his Company Engineers and that they will make a report at a later
date.
Mayor Eubanks expressed his thanks to Mr. Esslingen for attending
the meeting and stated that the.Council will look forward to~
future reports.'
Mr. Stevenson stated that he had discussed telephone service with
Messrs Lamkin and Weimer of Keller Telephone Company since last
meetin alt; Weimer being Mr. Lamkints consultant. This meeting
on Aprff ll, was an ex loratory converenee with the telephone.
Committee composed of-Messrs. Stevenson, Chairman, Lyford and
Quinn. The sense of this meeting was reported to the City Council
an April 12th,
Mr. C. M. Gordon stated that Ordinance No. 95 should be rewritten
to be more applicable t o our area and that he would appreciate
help in this regard. The Mayor-stated that it was passed mainly
for a stop-gap and that it was understood at the time by the Council
that it was their best judgment and necessary at t he time.
Mr. C. A. Prade was recognized": He stated that thew ay it reads
he is completely liable and that he doesn't see how anyone could
live up to it
C' M. Gordon stated that he believes it can be stated and revised
in such a manner that the Ordinance will live up to the wishes of
the inhabitants of Southlake.
The Mayor and the Council agreed with Mr. Gordon and asked him to
draw up such a statement for }publications
Mrs. R. E. Smith was introduced. She stated that she would like
to have her property annexed but that she needs to consider several
matters • first.
ORDINANCE No. 102 entitled "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE CUTTING
OF STREETS, ALLEY AND SIDE*ALKS IN.THE TOWN OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING CONNECTIONS TO, OR TO REPAIR . . .tt
was introduced, After discussion it was moved by J.E. Quinn and
seconded by W.C. Cummings that the Ordinance be passed, Unanimous=
After discussion-regarding getting acquainted with various County
Commissioners, the meeting inz adjourned.
Dolores A. Quinn ecnl~-ta_
ry- reas.
PP oved, Mayor