1975-01-21 Regular CC Meeting
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 21, 1975
7:30 P.M.
A G E N D A
1. Council Comments on the Updated Zoning Ordinance.
1 2. Presentation of Suggested Subdivision Ordinance Revision -
Craig Eaton, Carter and Burgess.
3. Report on Condition of Water Tanks - Gerald Lemons, Carter
and Burgess.
4. General Telephone Rate Increase Request - Lowell Newman.
5. Ambulance Service Report - Mayor Booker.
6. Department Reportss
A. Police Councilman Nunn.
' B. Fire - Councilman Winfrey.
c. Water Councilman Davis.
7. Resolution No. 75-1: Appointment of CONANT Representative or
Alternate.
8. Planning and Zoning Commission Actions:
A. ZA-75-1: Roy Murray Subdivision Plat.
B. ZA-74-10: C. A. Sweet Subdivision Plat.
' C. ZA-73-1: Timberline Subdivision Plat.
9. Financial Report - R. W. Mussina, C. P. A.
' 10. City Administration:
A. Mayor's Report (Con't).
B. Approval of Bills.
C. Fencing on Carroll Extension.
D. Logo.
I hereby certify that the above Agenda was posted on the bulletin board
in City Hall, 667 N. Carroll Avenue on Friday, January 17, 1975, at
2:30 P.M.
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City Secretary
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CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 21, 1975
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 21, 1975, with the fol-
lowing members present:
Wade Booker, Mayor
W. O. Nunn, Mayor Pro Tem
Billy Joe Knox, Councilman
Dick Drummond, Councilman
Sam Davis, Councilman
James Winfrey, Councilman
Staff members present: Police Chief Douglas R. Hughes
Fire Chief R. P. Steele
Gerald Lemons, Engineer, C & B, Inc. t
Graig Eaton, Planner, C & B, Inc.
Also present: Marcus Pritchett, District Mgr., Gen. Tel. '
Jack Hamckg, Service Mgr., Gen. Tel.
Mayor Booker called the meeting to order at 7:30 PA. The invo-
cation was given by Councilman Nunn. The Minutes of the last
regular meeting were approved as read.
THE UPDATING OF THE CITY'S ZONING ORDINANCE was discussed with '
the Council by Craig Eaton who asked for approval of the work.
There being no comments from the Council, Councilman Knox moved
that the work done by Carter & Burgess under the present 701
Grant to update the City's present zoning ordinance be approved;
seconded by Councilman Winfrey. Motion passed unanimously.
Craig Eaton next presented his proposal regarding the Subdivi-
sion Ordinance revision to tie in with the zoning ordinance.
He pointed out that the Council needs to be acquainted with what
needs to be done.
The condition of the water tanks was reported on by Gerald Lemons.
He informed the Council that repainting the interiors after
blasting to white metal was not absolutely necessary at this time
and advised cathodic protection and greasing at a cost of about
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$2,500 to $3,000 a tank would be the way to go. Following
further discussion of the reports made by Mr. Pipe Bender, the
Mayor thanked Mr. Lemons for his efforts.
GENERAL TELEPHONE RATE INCREASE REQUEST in the amount of 30%
was made by Marcus Pritchett. Following much discussion, the
Mayor recommended that the matter be tabled for further study
and placed on the February 18th Agenda. (At this point, Council-
man Drummond left the meeting.) Jack Hamrick next addressed
the Council regarding service and was informed that the service
in Southlake has been greatly improved.
PLANNING & ZONING ACTIONS were made known to the Council by the
Mayor as follows: ZA-75-1: A short form plat of Murray's Sub-
division filed by Roy Murray was given final approval. ZA-74-10:
C. A. Sweet Addition was also finally approved. ZA-73-1: Tim-
berline Estates was tabled pending certain corrections. The
Council concurred in these actions.
A report on the meeting with the Cities of Grapevine and Colley-
ville regarding Ambulance Service was given by the Mayor. Each
Councilman was handed a copy of Grapevine's proposal for a tri-
city cooperative service. Discussion followed. Councilman Knox
stated the Mayor should pursue the matter further. Councilman
Winfrey advised he Would visit Coppell and Everman to see how
their ambulance needs are met The City Secretary was directed
to advertise for bids for emergency ambulance wervice if each of
the 3 cities were to do so. So moved Councilman Winfrey; seconded
by Councilman Knox. Motion passed unanimously.
In order to expedite business at Council meetings, Councilman
Winfrey moved that all departmental monthly reports be written
and no oral reports be given unless requested by the douncil;
seconded by Councilman Knox. Motion passed unanimously.
Councilman Winfrey moved that 2 batteries be purchased for use
in the Fire Department at an approximate cost of $95; seconded
by Councilman Knox. Motion passed unanimously.
Councilman Davis then moved that one of the '74 Ford vehicles in
the Police Department be transferred into the inventory of the
Fire Department; seconded by Councilman Knox. Motion passed unani-
mously.
Councilman Nunn moved that a battery in the amount of $30 be
purchased for the Police Department and also that the vehicle
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to be used for investigative purposes be painted at a cost of
$50; seconded by Councilman Knox. Motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 75-1, appointing the Mayor and Mayor Pro Term
Director and Alternate Director to represent the City on the
Board of CONET, was unanimously passed and approved on motion
by Councilman Davis; seconded by Councilman Winfrey.
The report on the Annual Audit was postponed to a later date
due to the continued illness of Mr. R. W. Mussina.
Mayor Booker continued his report from the last regular council
meeting asking the Council to express their desires regarding
James Rust. Councilman Davis advised that Mr. Rust would like
to be permitted to use 2" hot mix on his street. Following
discussion, Councilman Knox stated construction of the streets
should be approved by Carter & Burgess, Inc. The entire Council
agreed that Mr. Rust should bring all of his property in the
M. M. Freeman Survey along Continental Blvd. into the City.
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Councilman Knox moved that the bills submitted as per the at-
tached list be approved for payment; seconded by Councilman
Winfrey. Motion passed unanimously.
Councilman Davis advised he would have the cost figures for
fencing along the Carroll Avenue extension for the regular
Council meeting February 18th.
Councilman Nunn moved that the matter of the logo be taken
up at a future date; seconded by Councilman Knox. Motion passed
unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
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Mayor
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City Secretary
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