1976-05-04 Regular CC Meeting
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CITY OF SO UTHLAKE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
May 4, 1976
The City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, met in regu-
lar session in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 667 North
Carroll Avenue in Southlake on Tuesday, May 4, 1976 with the
following members present:
Wade Booker, Mayor
Pat Hawk, Mayor Pro Tem
W. O. Nunn, Councilman
Bob Goode, Councilman
Colon A. Sweet, Councilman
Ben H. Berry, Councilman
Staff members present: William D. Campbell, City Attorney
Bob Steele, Fire Chief
D. R. Hughes, Police Chief
Also present: Members of the Planning & Zoning
Commission: James Harrell, Bob
Pasley, Ed Norman, A. C. Urbanosky,
Nelson Miller
Members of the Citizens Advisory
Committee: Virginia Clow, Louise
Morrison, Louise Burrows, Ed Nash,
Harold Knight, Ralph Polson
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Invocation was
given by Councilman Nunn. The Minutes of the last regular meeting
approved as corrected.
Mayor Booker introduced Mr. Mike Howard of the Texas Water Quality
Board who, in turn, introduced Mr. TYoy Lynn Lovell of the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers. A color slide was shown on flood plain
management, following which Mr. Lovell explained work done in
Southlake, at no cost to our city, and then answered questions. He
said Southlake will receive a flood insurance study at a later date
(in the next 2 or 3 years) from HUD incorporating the information
presented here tonight. The Mayor thanked the gentlemen for coming
out and for the information given.
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The Mayor stated that Agenda Item No. 5, Tarrant County Mayor's
Council Utility Commission, be considered next, and introduced the
Honorable Johnny B. Lee, Mayor of Haltom City. He explained to
the Council the purpose of forming such a commission and why all
member cities should participate. The Mayor suggested our attorney
reword the one paragraph the attorney thought was not clearly worded
in its intent and the Council would then consider the resolution for
adoption at the next regular council meeting and let him know its
decision.
Radio Maintance Agreement was presented to the Council by Councilman
Goode. Following discussion, Councilman Berry moved the company
named, "Communication Manufacturing Laboratory," be approached
regarding a contract on a month to month basis for six months at
$150 per month and then review the company's performance to determine
whether the City agrees to a yearly contract; seconded by Councilman
Nunn. Motion passed unanimously.
Councilman Sweet brought the matter of liaison officers appointments
before the Council asking that he take the Fire Department and
Councilman Goode take the Water Department. Mayor Booker requested
the appointments remain as is for the six month or year period since
the Councilmen will change liaison positions from time to time.
Sewer Proiect discussion was brought up by the Mayor who asked the
Council for its support in continuing with the sewer project as the
Step II application was awaiting his signature. Discussion followed!"
with the citizens participating in the discussion, after which the
Mayor advised he will sign the papers for the Step II grant.
At 10:50 P.M., the Mayor, called for a short recess and reconvened
the meeting at 11 P.M.
Planning & Zoning recommendations from their last regular meeting
to proceed with the Developers Agreement to enable the developer of
"Seclusion Estates," David Moak, to move on with the plat of Lot 9;
and the Developers Agreement be approved by the Council at the next
regular meeting and the public hearing that is required on the A-3
zoning be set June lst; seconded by Councilman Nunn. Motion passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 76-12: Revised Personnel Rules and Regulations
Councilman Hawk moved that the Revised personnel Rules and Regulations
presented at the last regular meeting be adopted, with the exception
that Page 1, Section 3, Sub-section 3.9-1, in reference to jury
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fees received by city employees be turned over to the City, be
excluded and that said Resolution be effective as of this date.
Mayor asked some questions. Councilman Hawk added to his motion
that on Page 1, requiring performance tests, if applicable, be added
to Section 2, Sub-section 2.1-6. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Berry and passed unanimously. (Said Resolution attached
hereto and made a part hereof.)
The Building Inspector being ill, his report was skipped.
Cash Flow Discussion was next put before the Council by Councilman
Hawk. He had a number of questions concerning same.
Councilman Goode interjected a motion that the expenditure of $70
for the Tarrant County Firefighters Association Staff and Command
Seminar May 22nd be approved; seconded by Councilman Nunn. Motion
passed unanimously.
Councilman Hawk moved that the format of the cash flow be revised so
that it is consistent with the Budget and that the March 31 cash flow
be re-worked to that format in order to determine our fiscal position
as of March 31, 1976; seconded by Councilman Goode. Councilman Hawk
stated that he would like this done in 2 weeks. Councilman Hawk,
Goode, Sweet, and Nunn voted "For"; Councilman Berry voted "opposed."
Motion carried.
Mayor Booker appointed Sam Sparger to the Zoning Board of Adjustment
to fill the unexpired term of Lloyd Wolf who recently moved from
the city. All Councilmen approved of the appointment with the
exception of Councilman Hawk who abstained on the grounds he did
not know Mr. Sparger.
Councilman Nunn moved that the bills presented be approved for
payment; seconded by Councilman Berry. Motion passed unanimously.
(List attached.)
Councilman Berry moved that $265 be spent for the purchase of street
signs; seconded by Councilman Goode. Motion passed unanimously.
Councilman Nunn moved that the City participate in the Community
Calendar, a fund raising project for the Bond Boosters; seconded
by Councilman Hawk. Motion passed unanimously.
Councilman Goode moved that a new Paymaster checkwriter be purchased;
seconded by Councilman Nunn. Motion passed unanimously.
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The three newly appointed Planning & Zoning members, Nelson Miller,
Ed Norman, and A.C. Urbanosky were sworn into office.
The workshop on Ordinance No. 161 was tabled.
Councilman Hawk moved to table the workshop on tomite's Agenda, Item
No. 9, be set with the Planning & Zoning, Council, and Citizens
Advisory Committee at the next regular Planning & Zoning meeting
and place it on their agenda; seconded by Councilman Sweet. Motion
passed unanimously.
Mayor Booker set a public hearing June lst to determine the expend-
iture of Revenue Sharing Funds in the sum of $5,434.00.
The Council was in favor of permitting Boy Scouts to use the Council
Chambers for their meetings.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary
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