1957-06-13 Regular CC Meeting
' MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING - JULY 13 1957
TO11IN COUNCIL OF THE - TOVM OF , SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
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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 Southlake, Texas, was held
Saturday, July 13, 1957 at the Carroll School, The Mayor being ill
the meeting was presided over'by the Mayor Pro-Tempore,'J. J.•Carliie;
Those present were:
Mayor Pro-Tem: J. J. Carlile
' Councilmen: C, M. Gordon
J, E. Quinn
Also present were City Attorney George P. Gleeson, Mr. Frank Denton,
Chairman of the Planning Board;.Mr. Vb. P. Esslinger, Division Mgr.,
Southwestern,States Telephone Company; Mr, V. L Blagg and Mr, A, W.'Mills of Tri County Electric Company; Messrs- W. C. Bell and T. K.
Irwin, representing; Southwestern Development Company; and Mr. K. B
Austin, a resident of Southlake, Texas
' Since the above members of the Council did not constitute a quorum,
no minutes of the previous meeting were read, and the discussion was
informal.
Mr. Quinn stated that voluntary contributions ribution
y s for a two-way radio
for the Town Marshal's automobile had been received in the amount
of $13$,50,
Mr. Esslinger of Southwestern States Telephone Company stated that
' since the Council cannot take action he would merely present the
estimates from his Company for consideration of the Council. -He stated
they estimated it would cost around $95,000, to give the City of
Southlake what they requestin theway of'service.- There are at
' present 151 telephone subscribers; Company estimates are according
to experience elsewhere. Out of 151 subscribers the service would
probably break down this way:
67 Straight Lines to residences
36 Two-party service
4 our-party service
They arrived at this figure by cost of service. If this number of
people want this type of `service, the Company has -prepared a rate
which they feel necessary for this type of service. Copy of rates
submitted for consideration of Council.
Mr. Esslinger stated that if they could give one-party service at
this time we would have to pay rates like Grapevine. $6.50 base
for business one- art service, plus a charge for three miles plus
or minus at50 per quarter-mile, toll-free to Grapevine. Approx.
total rate $12.50--a month.'
Residence, one-party service $4.00 base plus mileage char
miles would amount to approximately 510.00 a month. charge. Six
Two-party service - $4,00 base, plus mileage. Six miles would R
amount to approximately $7x700 a month. O V a quarter-mile)
Four-party service - $2.50 base, plus mileage at 25 ~ a quarter
mile. Monthly charge approximately d~5.50 a month.
Mr. Esslinger stated that a profit of $1,530, annually is all his
Company would.realize above receipts fora bove service.
Mr,,.Esslinger further stated that it would be nine months before
they could begin installation of lines on the above basis. Suppliers
are unable to get cable until the second quarter of 1958.
He stated his Company wants to handle service as quickly as possible,
and he asked that his Company receive two copies of the plat of
each new Addition as soon a.5 possible in order to make preparation
in advance.
Mr. Esslinger stated that on dec. 28, 1956 his Company had sent a
co~yr of a Franchise for the Council's consideration, He said that
they need the Franchise in order to borrow additional funds since
this extension of service was not in their original budget,
Mr. Quinn asked permission to turn the rates, plans, etc., over to
the City Attorney and to the Council for their consideration.
There was discussion regarding various individual telephone pro-
blems.
The final discussion regarding telephones was Mr, Fsslinger's C%
statement that the quoted rates would not go into effect,until;
the Franchise is executed. This would help get wheels in motion,
he said.
Mr. Carlile recognized Mr. Mills, of Tri-County Electric Company,
who stated that he wished to have the Council consider a Franchise
for his Com3)any. He presented the Franchise to Mr. Gleeson, who
stated he would look into the matter. Mr. Gleeson asked for a
rate ordinance to go with it. Mr. Mills said that all he h ad with
him was a rate sheet which he also presented for consideration.
It was decided to hold the matter for action until there w as a
quorum present,
Mr. Austin stated that he is planning on building a homein the
Oak Knolls Addition and he needed.some advice regarding the water
situation.
Mr, Gleeson stated that Mr. McKee's rates are not approved by the
City. He has no Franchise to operate, and that a reasonable rate
should be uniform for the whole Addition,
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The guests having left the meeting by this time, there was some
general discussion on various subjects:
Mr, Stevenson, Chairman of the Telephone Committee arrived during
the former telephone discussion. He stated that he would like to
see two requirements on the Telephone Company Franchise,
1. If the 'phone is out of order 24 hours
or more, the bill should be adjusted.
p3 - Minutes - July 13, 1957
2 An Adequate Performance Bond
should be required.
Mr. Yantis arrived, and Mr. Carlile called the meeting to order,
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ORDINANCE No, 105 was introduced, entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION FIVE (5) OF ORDINANCE NO. 95, • . . regarding fresh water
for domestic purposes. On motion of C. M. Gordon, Seconded by
J. E. Quinn said Dvd.inance was passed unanimously and adopted;
ORDINANCE No. 106 was introduced, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION FIVE (5) OF ORDINANCE NO. 95 AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE No. 105.
regarding street signs. Mr. Gleeson stated in this connection
that due to experience in other similar towns that this move would
be advantageous. On motion of J. E. Quinn, seconded by 11. Lee
Yantis, said Ordinance was passed unanimously and adopted.
A discussion followed regarding the proposed Subdivision being
started by Southwestern Development Company. It was stated that
they had been furnished copies of Ordinances regarding planning
of Subdivisions.
Mr. Stevenson said that the City should engage in a little long-
range thinking regarding a permanent par with facilities - for the
future. He suggested that the Council an the Citizens should
start thinking about it. There was discussion regarding this
matter, and it was agreed that several suggestions should have
further consideration,
There was also discussion regarding the Dallas and Fort 11orth
papers. Since so many of our local residents read those papers,
it was thought advisable to have the p lanning Commission prepare
articles for those papers regarding the City and the Park idea,
It was brought out that through City Ordinances there will be
parks in each addition.
It was also brought out that the question has come up that we
might, through some additional voluntary contributions, consider the
idea of donating money to the Grapevine Fire Department for their
service in our area,
Since there was no further business to consider, the meeting was
adjourned,
'Dolores A. Quinn - Secre ry- reas,
Gail Fubanks, Mayor