1973-11-20 Regular CC Meeting
CITY CF SaJTHLAKE, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 20, 1973
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1. Cynthia Slaboda - Recycling Efforts.
2. Bob Hogan - Henningson, Richardson & Durham, Inc.
3. Fire Department Report - Chief R. P. Steele.
4. Water Department Report - Supt. W. G. Cline. r
5. Police Department Report - Chief D. R. Hughes.
6. Septic Tank Regulations Resolution - Tarrant
County Health Department Representative.
7. Junk Car Ordinance.
8. Wrecker Ordinance.
9. Texas Power & Light - Charles Page.
10. City Administration:
A. Approval of Payment of Bills.
B. Res. No. 73-32: Payment to Lloyd Brothers.
C. Greenway Industrial Park Plat.
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CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
' REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 20, 1973
The City Council of the City of Southlake met in regular session
in the Council Chamber of City Hall in Southlake, Texas, on Tues-
day, November 20, 1973, with the following members present:
Wade Booker, Mayor
Billy Joe Knox, Mayor Pro Tem
W. 0. Nunn, Councilman
' R. D. Drummond, Councilman
Sam Davis, Councilman
Absent: Frank Tetrault, 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 Nunn.
The minutes of the last regular meeting were approved as read.
Mayor Booker introduced Ms. Cynthia Slaboda who addressed the
Council on rany g Pfd t~ that can be done in the City of
Southlake. Slides were shown, also. Mayor Booker expressed
the view that the citizens of Southlake would get behind this
program. The name of Mrs. Eloise Hargadine was volunteered as
Southlake's chairman.
Mayor Booker next introduced Mr. Dale Michaud from the Tarrant
County Health Department. He showed slides depicting results
of having no septic tank regulations and explained the purpose
of the resolution proposed for adoption by the City promulgated
' by the Tarrant County Commissioners Court. He also explained
the mechanics of said resolution and how it would work. He
advised that eight area cities had already adopted it, among
them Bedford, Haslett, Colleyville and North RichlinddHills.
' In answer to the City Attorney's question, he stated that the
Texas Water Quality Board approves this resolution. Discussion
followed, after which the Mayor recommended that further study
be given to adoption, providing the City Attorney time for study-
ing it also and that it be put back on the agenda for the first
regular meeting in January. Mr. Johnson of the Tarrant County
Health Department, who was also present, requested permission
from the Council to file a complaint in the District Court against
one of our citizens for septic overflow. The City Attorney ad-
vised he would call Mr. Johnson in the mo3ring regarding the matter.
Fiee Department report was given by Chief R. P. Steele. Councilman
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Knox, Department liason officer, explained to the Council that
hedhad an order placed to purchase a walkie-talkie, boots and
bunker coats, as per the Budget, in order to take advantage of
current prices inasmuch as these items were #cheduled for a
price hike in the immediate future. The Mayor recommended
that approval for the purchase of these items in the approxi-
mate amount of $1,600 be given. So moved Councilman Knox;
seconded by Councilman Nunn. Motion passed unanimously. Chief
Steele handed in his monthly Department report. (Attached.)
Water Department report was given by the Department liason
officer, Councilman Davis who informed the Council as to
progress of the Bond program. He asked that priorities be
changed so that the line along Johnson Road be No. 2 and the
8" main along Continental be No. 3. So moved Councilman Knox;
seconded by Councilman Nunn. Motion passed unanimously.
Police Department report was given by Chief D. R. Hughesm Mayor
Booker read a etter to the Council from a citizen commedding
the Department for their efficiency, professionalism and bravery.
Chief Hughes informed the Council delivery of the two patrol cars
was expected about the end of December. He turned in his Depart-
ment report. (Attached.)
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Texas Power & Li ht representative, Charles Page, addressed the
Council regar
ng the need for a rate increase. He expounded on
his Company's preparation for future needs to avert energy crises.
He stated that TP&L will increase its franchise tax rate to the
City from 2% to 3% of the gross receipts. Councilman Knox moved
that a rate increase of approximately 10% for Texas Power & Light
Company be passed and approved under Ordinance No. 206; seconded
r by Councilman Davis. Motion passed unanimously. Said Ordinance
attached hereto and made a part hereof.)
Ordinance No. 204, regulating the disposition and storage of Junk
Cars was passed and approved on motion by Councilman Drummond;
seconded by Councilman Knox. Motion passed unanimously. (Said
Ordinance attached hereto and made a part hereof.)
Ordinance No. 205, regulating wrecker and towing service in the
City of Southlake, was passed and approved on motion by Councilman
Knox; seconded by Councilman Davis. Motion passed unanimously.
(Said Ordinance attached hereto and made a part hereof.)
Councilman Knox moved that the bills presented bp approved for
payment; seconded by Councilman Drummond. Motion passed unanimously.
Resolution No. 73-32, authorizing the Mayor to Pay Lloyd Brothers
Construction Company for the work performed under contract, was
passed and approved on motion by Councilman Knox; seconded by
Councilman Davis. Motion passed unanimously. (Said RHsolution
attached hereto and made a part hereof.)
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The Council accepted the plat of GreenwaY Industrial Park
as approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Mayor Booker recommended that the Council approve changing
items in the Budget listed under Capital Outlay from the
mower to a podium and window shades as well as covering the "
increased cost of the adding machine. So moved Councilman
Knox; seconded by Councilman Davis. Councilmen Knox and
Davis voted "For", Councilman Drummond voted "Against" and a
Councilman Nunn abstained from the vote. Motion carried.
Mayor Booker advised the Council that the final version of
the updated Land Use Plan will be presented by Craig Eaton
at the December 4th meeting; and also that Judge Gray is re-
questing that cities of 2,500 population record its own vital
statistics.
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Mr. Bob Hogan who requested to be put on th6sAgenda for this
meeting failed to appear.
There being no further business, the meeting ad7journed.
Mayor
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