1973-05-01 Regular CC Meeting
AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 1, 1973
1. Summerplace Addition - Mr. Homer Newman
2. Water Department Report - Supt. W. G. Cline
3. Police Department Report - Chief D. R. Hughes
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4. Fire Department Report - Chief R. P. Steele
5. Administrative Matters:
A. Public Hearing on Revenue Sharing Funds
B. Semi-Annual Cash Flow Report
C. 701 Planning
D. Approval of Bills
E. Tri-County Rate Adjustment : ~iroI
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CITY'".OF SOUTHLA
KE, TEXAS
REGULAR MEETING OF-THE CITY COUNCIL
MAY 1, 1973
The City Council of the City of Southlake met in regular session
in the Council Chamber of City Hall in Southlake, Texas, on :~u s-
day, May 1, 1973, with the following members
present:
Wade Booker, Mayor
a Billy Joe Knox, Mayor Pro Tem
R. D. Drummond, Councilman
Frank Tetrault, Councilman
Sam Davis, Councilman
Absent: W. O. Nunn, Councilman
Also present: W. D. Campbell, City Attorney
Mayor Booker called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. The invo-
cation was given by Councilman Knox.
The minutes of the last regular meeting were approved as read.
Summer lace Addition owner and developer, Mr. Homer Newman,
a resse the council concerning storm drainage in his subdivision.
His engineer, Mr. Leon Levitt, requested that the Council permit
a storm drain open at both ends instead of a costly covered one.
Discussion followed. The Council advised they would need time to
go to the area to look at the situation and therefore tabled a
decision to the next regular meeting. Mr. Newman and Mr. Levitt
thanked the Council for their consideration.
Tri-County Electric Co-operative, Inc., representative, Mr.
Denver Nance, appeared before the Council requesting a desision
on the rate adjustment. Mayor Booker asked if Tri-County had
requested rate adjustments or increases in the past. Mr. Nance
responded that they had never made such a request before.
Councilman Knox then moved that ',Ordi -an No. 3 , granting a
rate adjustment in accordance with the schedule attached thereto,
be passed and approved; seconded by Councilman Drummond. Motion
carried unanimously. (Said ordlhaUde.- attached hereto and made a
part hereof.)
Water Department report was given by Supt. W. G. Cline. He ad-
vised that the bottom of the No. 1 ground storgge tank being
painted was badly in need of repair costing an additional amount
1 ® between 5 and $800. The Council was in unanimous agreement to
have the necessary repair work done by the company. Discussion
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followed regarding payment of $40 tuition for schooling for Ozell
Cline. Councilman Knox moved that the City pay half the amount
if Ms. Cline will attend the course; seconded by Councilman
Tetrault. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Cline further advised the Council he has heard nothing from I
Chicago Bridge &Iron regarding the overhead tank. The Mayor asked
him to take steps to eliminate the old dug well on city property
at Well Site No. 2.
Police Department report was given by Sgt. Gaddy in the absence
o Cie Hughes whose father-in-law just passed away. Citizen I
James Brown complimented the Department on its vigilance. Dis-
cussion followed regarding animal control.
Fire Department repo3t:was given by Chief R. P. Steele. The Council I
was advised that all equipment was in working order. He then in-
formed the Council that Ralph Polson has donated a 1965 Ford sta-
tion wagon to the Eire Department to be used for a Chief's wagon.
He thought that $250 to $275 would put in shape for Department use
and that the money would come from donations. He said the firemen
are planning to raffle a shot gun to raise the funds. Councilman I
Davis offered to donate a shot gun.
® Mayor Booker advised the public hearing on additional Revenue Shar-
ing Funds received would be June 19th, 7:30 P.M.
Cash Flow statements were distributed to the Councilmen.
Mayor Booker also advised that Mr. Charles Englishbee, Department
of Community Affairs, Austin, Texas, would meet with them Friday,
May 4 at 3 P.M. in regard to 701 Planning.
Councilman Knox moved that the bills presented be approved for
payment; seconded by Councilman Drummond. Motion carried unanimously.
Discussion was had concerning the 8" line down Carroll and Con-
tinental and that negotiations were still pending regarding a
sharing of cost by the various oil companies that would benefit.
The City Attorney was given the preliminary plat showing the
tentative boundary line agreement with Grgpevine for study.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. I
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Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary j
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