1970-04-21 Regular CC Meeting
A G E N D A
COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 21, 1970
I. Fire Department Report
II. Petition of Robert Norman for Annexation
III. Henry Golembiewski for the Episcopal Church
of the Resurrection regarding burial vaults
in the basement of proposed church building
IV. Darrell Mills regarding proposed use of land
not owned by him
V. Weight Ordinance
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VI. Amendment to Ordinance Prescribing Rates for
City of Southlake Waterworks System- #~3yL j
VII. City Matters:
A. Purchase of Well Site #2 accomplished
B. Purchase of Vols. Wand 2A of Vernon's
1 Civil Statutes
C. Purchase of Check Protector
D. Purchase of SunAer Shirts for Police
Department
E. Report on Meeting with Texas Highway
Department
F. Approval of Bills Presented
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 21, 1970
The City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, met in
regular session in the Council Chamber of City Hall on
Tuesday, April 21, 1970, with the following members pre-
sent:
J. L. Clow, Mayor
Wade Booker, Mayor Pro Tem
Thurman Hearn, Councilman
W. B. Brown, Councilman
Ralph Polson, Councilman
Billy Joe Knox, Councilman
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Also present: William D. Campbell, City Attorney
Mayor Clow called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. The
invocation w s i verl by
® •~v fl►Ipl~ PotsoN Caw.)
The minutes were approved as read. ,
Fire Department Report: Given by Chief Bob Steele (copy
attached and made a part hereof). Chief Steele informed
the Council that the Garage Sale recently held netted
$541.28 and that the old truck was sold for $450.00; also,
that No. 3002 Unit needs some repair work done. He also
stated a Fish Fry will be held May 17th at Holiday Acres.
Chief Steele recommended that Jud Joyce be appointed Fire
Marshal (said post having been vacated by Councilman
Polson). Following discussion, the motion was made by
Councilman Brown to appoint Jud Joyce Fire Marshal;
seconded by Councilman Booker. Motion carried unanimously.
Petition for Annexation requested by Robert Norman: The
Council asked Mr. Norman several questions concerning his
property. The motion was then made by Councilman Brown
to accept said petition; seconded by Councilman Knox. Motion
carried unanimously. (Copy of petition attached hereto and
made a part hereof. Public hearing on same set May 19,1970.)
C.4&'.) '
Episcopal Church of the Resurrection: Henry Golem-
biewski appeared for same regarding plans to build a 1,000
lnci Mt i >
vault burial crypt underground for which he is seeking City
approval. He stated they would not do anything which would
be in violation of any State law. Mayor Clow advised the
Council he did not believe a change in zoning is necessary
in order to build a church and that our zoning ordinance
does not cover burial grounds. However, he advised no action
be taken at this time until property owners in the area are
contacted first so the Council would know their views regarding
the matter.
' Darrell Mills has obtaine4 a building permit for the construc-
tion of a storage building in which to hold frozen fish for
' resale off the premises. Following discussion, the Council
was of the opinion such use was commercial and that a change
in zoning would be needed.
' Weight Ordinance: The City Attorney explained briefly what
such an ordinance would encompass. The motion was made by
Councilman Brown to pass this ordinance; seconded by Council-
man Booker. Motion carried unanimously. (This ordinance is
hereby designated as Ordinance No. 172, a copy of which is
attached hereto and made a part hereof. City Secretary was
directed to have same published in the official newspaper,
the Grapevine Sun . )
• Ordinance No. 134-B-1: This ordinance sets forth rates for
' trailer parks and amends Ordinance No. 134-B which deals with
rates for water users. The motion was made by Councilman
Hearn to adopt said Ordinance No. 134-B-1; seconded by Council-
man Brown. Motion carried unanimously. (Copy attached and
made a part hereof.)
Motion was made by Councilman Brown to purchase Volumes 2A and
2B of Vernon's Annotated Civil Statutes; seconded by Councilman
Knox. Motion carried unanimously.
' Motion was made by Councilman Polson to purchase a second-hand
check protector; seconded by Councilman Knox • Motion carried
unanimously.
N.
Motion was made by-Councilman Brown to purchase twelve men's
Shirts at $4.95 each and eight women's blouses at-"$7.40 each
for the Police Department; seconded by Councilman Knox. Motion
' carried unanimously.
Councilman Hearn reported on tlv-::meeting had with the Texas
' Highway Department. Another traffic survey will soon be made.
NTCOG meeting April 29th at 9:30 A.M. for those able to attend.
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Texas Municipal League will have a seminar for Mayors and
Councilmen in Austin June 28-30.
r ' Councilman Polson made a motion to approve for payment the
bills presented; seconded by Councilman Booker. Motion
carried unanimously.
Discussion followed concerning non=conforming use of land.
' There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary
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