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1974-01-15 Regular CC MeetingI CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA January 15, 1974 T.E. Youngblood - Request for Trailer. 2. Tri-County Electric Rate Increase Request - Bob Willis, District Manager. / 3. General Telephone Rate Increase Explanation - R.W. Doan, Division Manager. 4. Final Presentation of Updated Master Plan - J. Craig Eaton, Planner. i 5. Water Department Report - W.G. Cline, Supt. 6. Fire Department Report - R.P. Steele, Chief. F Police Department Report - D.R. Hughes, Chief. 8. Planning & Zoning: A. Commission recommendation for approval of ZA-73-11, Miles Pierce request for H District. B. Commission recommendation for denial of ZA-73-9, City's request for A-3 (Residential) District. C. Resolution No. 74-1: Appointment of David Moak to Commission. D. Resolution No:.74-2: Appointment of David Moak and Reappoint- ment of Elizabeth Stickley to JAZBO. 9. Delaney-Sanders Property Planning - Mr. Cross. 10. City Administration: A. Resolution No. 74-3: Final payment to Lloyd Brothers. B. Approval of Bills for Payment. C. Citizens' Goals Committee. J"R I hereby certify that true and exact copies of this Agenda were posted on the bulletin board at City Hall, 667 N. Carroll Avenue, in the City of Southlake, Texas, on Thursday, January 10, 1974, at 2 P.M. o'clock. Aliceanne Wallace, City Secretary z 02 'CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 15, 1974 The City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, met in regular session in the Council Chamber of City Hall at 667 North Carroll Avenue in Southlake on Tuesday, January 15, 1974, with the follow- ing members present: Wade Booker, Mayor Billy Joe Knox, Mayor Pro Tem W. O. Nunn, Councilman R. D. Drummond, Councilman Frank Tetrault, Councilman Sam Davis, Councilman Also present: William D. Campbell, City Attorney. Mayor Booker called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. The invoca- tion was given by Councilman Knox. The Minutes of the last regular meeting were approved as read. Due to the overflow crowd of citizens present because of Item 3 of the Agenda, the telephone rate increase, Mayor Booker announced said Item would be considered first. Whereupon, he introduced Mr. R. W. Doan of General Telephone who then explained the recent rate increase and advised that the City of Grapevine had worked out the schedule. Mayor Booker stated that it is customary for utility companies to ask to be placed on the City's agenda so the Council can consider a utility rate increase. Discussion followed regard- ing regulation of rates within the City and the City Attorney stated the City has the right to regulate local rates but pointed out that the metro service, which is an optional service, is not purely local. Mr. Doan took the position that the lack of response to General's June 13th letter as approval of the rate increase but he was willing to come to the Council. The Council all agreed that they would like to see General TOlephone's presentation. The Feb- ruary 5th Council meeting was set for a re-appearance by Mr. Doan to make his presentation of the rate increase. Following more dis- cussion, Mayor Booker thanked Mr. Doan for his time. Mr. Doan left a copy of the rates with the City Secretary. Mr. Youngblood appeared before the Council r6questing permission to live in a trailer on land leased by him west of the Horseshoe Institute on Southlake Boulevard. He told the Council the real estate agent said it was all right to do this and he did not realize he was violating any City laws until the police officer called it to his attention. The Mayor advised him of the City's position and the City Attorney gave further explana ordinance. Whereupon, Councilman Knox denied; seconded by Councilman Davis. Mr. Youngblood was advised he may have to move the trailer from the property. tion of the City's zoning moved that the request be motion passed unanimously. a reasonable amount of time Tri-County Electric Co-operative representative, Mr. Bob Willis, addressed the Council regarding their requested rate increase. He introduced Mr. Joe Holyfield who explained why an 8% increase is needed and what it would mean in cost to the consumer. He pointed out that the City's franchise tax would be increased by 1%. Questions and discussion followed. Mayor Booker instructed the Council that the matter should be acted on at the next regular Council meeting February 5th at which time the proper amendment to the ordinance will be prepared and ready for Council action. Final presentation of the Updated Future Land Use Plan was made by Craig Eaton, assisted by E Casti e, both o Carter & Burgess, Inc., the City's consultant planning and engineering firm. Discussion followed. Water Department report was given by Supt. W. G. Cline. He informed the Council that Well #1 has been repaired and is now running and that the fence around Well Site #2 is almost complete at this time. The Mayor thanked him for the report. Fire De artment report was made by Chief Bob Steele. Councilman Knox informed the Council that a large amount of the budgeted items for the Department have been purchased to circumvent price increases but that payment for them will be done on a monthly basis to prevent any financial strain. Written reports on the Department's activities for the year 1973 and the two previous months were presented and are attached her6to. In response to Councilman Davis' question, the Chief advised there are 18 to 20 active volunteers fmcltding the junior fire- men and that he would like to have 24. The Mayor thanked the Chief for the Department's good efforts. Police De artment report was given by Chief Doug Hughes who also turned in wr-itten reports on the Department's activities for the year 1973 and the months of November and December. Discussion fol- lowed regarding necessary repair work for the 1973 Ford, whereupon Councilman Knox moved that the work required be done; seconded by Councilman Nunn. Motion passed unanimously. Chief Hughes was also commended for the efforts put forth by the Department. ZA-73-11: Mayor Booker announced that this zoning request made by Miles Pierce for H District on a piece of land adjoining Emery Camper Manufacturers on the east side fronting SH 114 (Northwest Parkway) is set for public hearing February 5th, 1974, at 7:30 P.M. He informed the Council this request has been recommended for approval by the Planning & Zoning Commission. l IV ZA-73-9: The City's request for an area of land along Timberline Drive to be changed in zoning from Ag to A-3 District was set for public hearing February 19, 1974.E the Mayor who ddvised the Council that the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended denial. The City Attorney recommended that subh zoning be accomplished before issuance of building permits. Mayor Booker introduced Mr. Max Thomas, associated with Miles Pierce, and stated that he would be on the agenda for the February 5th meet- ing regarding/$ackage treatment plant. Resolution No. 74-1: accepting the resignation of Manuel Gonzalez an appointing David Moak to such vacancy on the Planning & Zoning Commission was passed and approved on motion by Councilman Knox; seconded by Councilman Nunn. Motion passed unanimously. (Said Resolution attached hereto and made a part hereof.) Resolution No. 74-2: appointing David Moak and reappointing Elizabeth Stic ey to the Joint Airport Zoning Board of the Dallas/ Fort Worth Regional Airport to represent the City of Southlake was passed and approved on motion by Councilman Knox; seconded by Council- man Nunn. Motion passed unanimously. (Said Resolution attached hereto and made a part hereof.) Mr. Charles Cross of Delaney-Sanders & Associates asked the Council ® if he could table his matter to the February 19th meeting. He again asked for ideas from the Council regarding planning of the property controlled by them; the Council again requested that he present a plan for Council consideration. He showed the Council aerial photos of the property and also introduced his associate, Mr. Rich Williams. Resolution No. 74-3: calling for final payment to be made to Lloyd Brothers Construction Company for the large main along White Chapel called for in the '72 Bond Program was passed and approved by Council- man Davis; seconded by Councilman Knox. Motion passed unanimously. (Said Rbsolttion attached hereto and made apart hereof.) The bills presented, including Fire Control Invoice No. 18097 for $222.50 and Fire Protection Company Invoice No. 1148 for $284.76, were approved for payment on motion by Councilman Knox; seconded by Councilman Davis. Motion passed unanimously. Councilman Davis moved that the City Secretary attend the seminar on new election laws in Denton at a cost of $25; seconded by Councilman Tetrault. Motion passed unanimously. Mayor Booker announced the appointment of Councilman Drummond as chairman of the Citizens Goals Committee. With some reluctance be- cause of a crowded work sc a ule, Councilman Drummond accepted. 10 In accordance with the OpeneMeetings Law, the City Attorney called 5 for a closed session following the regular meeting in order to discuss a legal matter. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary