1970-09-01 Regular CC Meeting
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A G E N D A
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 1, 1970
I
Public Hearing - ZA-70-1 - Wesley Ballmann
Request for L District and A-10 District Zoning
II.
Public Hearing - ZA-70-5 - Morris W. Farmer
Request for A-S District Zoning
III.
Fire Department Report - Chief R. P. Steele
IV.
Police Department Report - Chief Doyle Ince
V.
Planning & Zoning Commission Recommendations
and Discussion
VI.
City Matters: a. Resolution 70-4 pertaining
to acquisition of land for
Water Development Program
b. Renewal of Tax Assessor's
1 year contract (same terms)
co Texas Highway Department
Speed Zone Ordinance proposal
d. Approval of Bills
A"k
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
September 1, 1970
The City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, met in
regular session in the Council Chamber of City Hall on
Tuesday, September 1, 1970, with the following members
present:
J. L. Clow, Mayor
Wade Booker, Mayor Pro Tem
Thurman Hearn, Councilman
Buddy Brown, Councilman
Ralph Polson, Councilman
Billy Joe Knox, Councilman
Also present: William D. Campbell, City Attorney.
Mayor Clow called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. '
Councilman Polson gave the invocation.
The minutes of the last meeting were approved as read.
ZA-70-1: Mayor Clow invited Mr. Wesley Ballmann to speak
first at this public hearing as to why he was requesting a '
change in zoning from Ag District to L and A-10 Districts
on his property along FM 1709, west of Carroll Road, next
to the North Texas Horseshoe Institute. Harold Knight, a
member of the Planning & Zoning Commission, then spoke as
to the Commission's reasons for recommending denial of the
request. Citizen Ed Kinchen voiced his objection to this '
zoning. Discussion followed regarding sewage disposal.
Harold Knight, speaking as a citizen, voiced his objection
to the zoning request as submitted. Councilman Polson
moved that this request be tabled at this time in order to ,
permit Mr. Ballmann to resubmit his application based on
A-10 District zoning and in more detail; seconded by Council-
man Booker. Motion carried unanimously. '
ZA- 0- : No one appeared at this public hearing either for
or against the request of M. W. Farmer for A-3 District zon-
ing. Councilman Brown moved that the zoning be changed
from Ag District to A-3 District creating Ordinance No. 161- •
22, an amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No.
71; seconded by Councilman Polson. Motion carried unanimously. ,
ZA-70-6: Set for Public Hearing October 6, 1970., Mayor
Clow read the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation '
for denial. (Copy attached.)
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Fire De artment Report was given by Chief Bob Steele (copy
attached). He stated the Department is pleased with the newly
acquired pumper, Unit No. 3002. Mayor Clow thanked him for
the report.
Police Department Report was given by Chief Doyle Ince. The
Mayor informed the Council that the Texas Highway Patrol is
adding an extra man September 1st which will be of assistance
to the City in patroling SH 114. He also informed the Council
the Highway Patrol had been given permission to place their
agove-ground gasoline storage tank on City property near the
City's pump, and this does nod jeoparize the City's insurance
coverage.
Resolution No. 70-4 was read to the Council by the Clow which
pertains to the purchase of ten acres of land to be used for
locating the overhead water stor,^ge tank as part of the Water
Development Program. Councilman Booker moved to adopt the
resolution as read; seconded by Councilman Polson. Motion
carried unanimously. (Copy attached and made a part hereof.)
Tax Assessor's Annual Contract from September 1 to August 1
at the same monthly fee of 1 3
y 5.00 was renewed for M. E.
Whiteside on motion by Councilman Brown; seconded by Council-
man Knox. Motion carried unanimously.
Speed Zone Ordinance submitted to the City by the Texas High-
way Department was discussed wherein speed zones in certain
areas along SH 114 and FM 1709 remain the same as before, the
City's request for changes not being granted at this time.
Councilman Booker moved that the Texas Highway Department
Speed Zone Ordinance be adopted as submitted; seconded by
Councilman Brown. Motion carried unanimously. (Copy attached
and made a part hereof.)
Councilman Hearn moved that the bills presented be approvedfor payment;
seconded by Councilman Booker. Motion carried unanimously.
Discussion followed with members of the Planning & Zoning
Commission present at this meeting, Mssrs. Mussina, Knight,
Gordon, Gonzales and Williams.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Mayor
ATTEST;
City Secretary
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