1970-10-06 Regular CC Meeting
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 6, 1970
1. Public Hearing on ZA-70-6, a request
for Heavy Commercial zoning along FM
1709 west of Carroll School Road.
2. Fire Department Report.
3. Police Department Report.
4. Consideration of Garbage Contract.
5. Administrative Matters:
a. Request for Annual Audit
b. Appointment of City Health Official
c. Appointment of New Member to Planning
& Zoning Commission
d. Approval of Bills for Payment
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 6, 1970
The City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, met in
regular session in the Council Chamber of City Hall on
Tuesday, October 6, 1970, with the following members present:
J. L. Clow, Mayor
Wade Booker, Mayor Pro Tem
Thurman Hearn, Councilman
Buddy Brown, Councilman
Ralph Polson, Councilman
Absent: Billy Joe Knox, Councilman
Also present: William D. Campbell,City Attorney
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Gene Tyson,
City Chaplain, gave the invocation.
The minutes of the last meeting were approved as read.
ZA-70-6: Mayor Clow explained to the citizens present at this '
public hearing that William K. Reed &,Associates, owners of
the property described in ZA-70-6, request H District zoning.
The Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation as set forth '
in the minutes of the September 1st meeting is for denial of
this request. Citizen Ed Kinchen spoke against the request
stating that the Master Plan should be adhered to. There ,
being no further discussion, Councilman Brown moved that
the request be denied; seconded by Councilman Booker. Motion
carried unanimously.
Mayor Clow proclaimed October 4-10, 1970, be National 4-H ,
"We Care" Week in the City of Southlake.
Fire Department Report was given by Chief Bob Steele. The
Council was informed that the Southlake Fire Department was
awarded the annual Harry D. Blissard Memorial trophy for '
outstanding service performed in Tarrant County. Mayor Clow
commended the men in the Department for the job they have
done. Councilman Booker singled out Chief Steele for special
commendation. ,
Police Department Report was given by Chief Doyle Ince. The
Council was informed that calls regarding loose livestock were '
increasing sharply. Mayor Clow advised the matter would be
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taken under consideration with the City Attorney.
Garbage Service Contract was discussed together with the
suggestions made by Mr. Campbell.regarding same. Council-
man Polson moved that the matter be tabled until the next
meeting to allow Bud Hall an opportunity to make the
suggested changes; seconded by Councilman Booker. Motion
carried unanimously.
Councilman Brown moved that R. W. Mussi na, C.P.A., be
employed by the City of Southlake to prepare the annual
audit; seconded by Councilman Polson. Motion carried
unanimously.
Councilman Booker moved that Dr. M. D. Simmons be appointed
City Health Official; seconded by Councilman Polson. Motion
carried unanimously.
Councilman Booker moved that Pat Nichols be appointed to '
the Planning & Zoning Commission to fill the place vacated
by John Quinn; seconded by Councilman Polson. Motion
carried unanimously.
The City Secretary was requested to send letters to the
above people notifying them of their appointments.
Mayor Clow advised that the Texas Municipal League will ,
hold its annual conference in Fort Worth October 25, 26
and 27 and urged as many of the Council as possible attend.
A letter from Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Akard, Jr., of Farmers
Branch was read aloud wherein they wish to have their land
used as a city park. The City Secretary was requeted to
contact them.
A report of the meeting with HUD was given.
Mr. Campbell advised the Council of his findings pertaining
to an ambulance ordinance. No further action was taken by
the Council at this time regarding same.
Mrs. John Quinn spoke to the Council about the public hear-
ing held in Austin October 2, 1970, regarding the sewage
treatment plant for the new high school. -She suggested the
City should consider adopting an ordinance pertaining to
the regulation of such systems. Mayor Clow thanked her for '
the information.
Councilman Polson moved that the bills presented be approved
for payment.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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J. L. Clow, Mayor
-iceanne Wallace, City Secy.
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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 14, 1970
The City Council of the City of Southla ke, Texas, met in
special session in the Council Chamber of City Hall on
Wednesday, October 14, 19702 with the following members
present:
J. L. Clow, Mayor
Wade Booker, Mayor Pro Tem
Buddy Brown, Councilman
Ralph Polson, Councilman
Absent: Thurman Hearn, Councilman
Billy Joe Knox, Councilman
Proper notice having been duly posted, the Mayor called
this special meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. The purpose of
the meeting was to authorize the filing of the City's appli-
cation with the Department of Housing and Urban Development
for a loan to finance the construction of Well No. 2.
Following discussion, Councilman Brown moved that Resolution
i No. 70-5 be passed, authorizing Mayor Clow to execute and
file an application on behalf of the City of Southlake with
the Department of Housing and Urban Development for a loan
to aid in financing the construction of water facilities;
seconded by Councilman Booker. Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
J. L. low, Mayor
ATTEST :
City Secretary