1974-08-20 Regular CC Meeting
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CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
August 20, 1974
7:30 P.M.
1. Public Hearing on FY '75 Budget.
2. James Rust re Continental Park Estates.
3. Ambulance Service Co-op with City of Grapevine.
A. Security Ambulance Service - Ben Waddell.
4. Resolutions re Flood Plain Insurance Program.
5. Departmental Reports.
A. Fire Department
B. Water Department
C. Police Department
6. Street Standards Discussion.
7. Administrative Matters:
A. National League of Cities Meeting
B. Approval of Bills
I hereby certify that the foregoing notice was posted on the
bulletin board in City Hall, 667 North Carroll Avenue, at
2:25 P.M., on Fiiday, August 16, 1974.
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Aliceanne Wallace, City Secretary
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CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
August 20, 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, August 20, 1974, with the follow-
ing members present:
Wade Booker, Mayor
W. O. Nunn, Mayor Pro Tem
R. D. Drummond, Councilman
Sam Davis, Councilman
James Winfrey, Councilman
Absent: Billy Joe Knox, Councilman
Also present: William D. Campbell, City Attorney
Gerald Lemons, Carter & Burgess Engineer
Police Chief Douglas R. Hughes
Fire Chief R. P. Steele.
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.
The Mayor announced that comments were invited, along with any
questions, at this public hearing concerning the 1975 Budg".
There were none. The Mayor then advised that the Budget, as pro-
posed, will be formally adopted at the regular Council meeting on
September 17, 1974.
James Rust appeared before the Council regarding the Continental
Park Estates development inside the City's extra-territorial
jurisdiction and advised that he would appear before the Planning
& Zoning Commission at its next regular meeting with a final plat.
Discussion was had concerning extension of water facilities,
flooding and street standards. The Council was in agreement to
allow Mr. Rust to clean out the creek bed and Mr. Rust stated he
would not put in any more curb and gutter until he has a final
plat approved and filed for record. It was then agreed--that the
Council and Mr. Rust work out a "Community Facilities Agreement"
at the next regular Council meeting, September 3, 1974.
Ambulance service proposal was brought before the Council by Mr.
Ben Waddel. It was pointed out that the City of Grapevine is
presently contemplating its own ambulance service, to be oper-
ated in connection with its Fire Department. It was proposed
to offer Mr. Waddel the use of our Fire Station as his base in
lieu of a contract or dollar subsidy. So moved Councilman Win-
frey; seconded by Councilman Davis. Motion passed unanimously.
The Resolutions pertaining to the Flood Insurance application
were tabled to the next regular meeting September 3rd.
Fire Department report was given by Mayor Booker in the absence
of Councilman Knox. Chief Steele then addressed the Council
advising that he, personally, was donating to the City for use
in its Fire Department a boat and motor for rescue work, where-
upon he handed to the City Secretary a paid invoice and title
to the boat. Mayor Booker thanked him for his more than gener-
ous donation. Chief Steele then asked Council permission to
carry injured persons to the Grapevine hospital if necessary.
The City Attorney informed the Council of the City's liability
in such a matter. The Council agreed to study the problem.
Water Department report by Councilman Davis was that there were
no problems at present and that work would continue on Contin-
ental.
Police Department report by Councilman Nunn was that everything
was under control but that two tires were needed for Unit #6,
whereupon he moved that the Chief be authorized to purchase same;
seconded by Councilman Davis. Motion passed unanimously. Chief
Hughes informed the Council that complaints were still being re-
ceived about Jimmy Sanders on Lilac Lane operating a business in
violation of the City's zoning ordinance.
Street standards were next discussed by the Council and Council-
man Davis suggested an ordinance be adopted upon the Council
deciding what standards are acceptable. Recommendations will
be made by Gerald Lemons. At this point, Mayor Booker advised
the Council that Summerplace Addition has some corrections to be
made on its culverts prior to acceptance by the City.
Councilman Davis moved that the City Secretary attend the National
League of Cities Policy Leaders Seminar in Dallas August 28-30;
seconded by Councilman Drummond. Motion passed unanimously.
Councilman Nunn moved that the bills presented (list attached) be
approved for payment including an additional partial payment in the
sum of $1,000 to Arnold Welding Service for the tank on Unit 3003;
seconded by Councilman Winfrey. Motion passed unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting adATTEST: Mayor
City Secretary
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