1977-03-15 Regular CC Meeting
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
667 N. Carroll Avenue
Southlake, Texas
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 15, 1977
7:30 P.M.
A G E N D A
I. Paul Yates Request for Special Alcoholic Use.(Ord.173-A)
II. Proposed Subdivision Ordinance.
III. Discussion of Mini-Treatment Plant Requirements - Fred Joyce.
IV. Texas Power & Light Rate Request.
V. Departmental Reports:
A. Building Inspections Report.
B. Fire Department Report.
1. Resolution No. 77-9: Re Contract for Fire Service.
C. Police Department Report.
D. Water Department Report.
1. Water District.
E. Municipal Court Report.
VI. City Administration:
A. Resolution No. 77-8: Procedures re Credit Card Usuage.
B. Bills for Approval.
C. Workman's Compensation Insurance.
VII. Planning & Zoning re Hilltop Acres.
VIII. Mrs. Pat Craig et al re Tri-County Electric Co-op Rate and
Franchise. (Res. No. 77-1.0)
I hereby certify that the above Agenda was posted on the bulletin board
and front door of City Hall, 667 N. Carroll Avenue, Southlake, Texas,
on Friday, March 11, 1977 at 4:00 P.M.
Aliceanne Wallace, City Secy.
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NAME 667 N. Carroll Avenue
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COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Wade Booker,
Mayor Pro Tem Pat Hawk, Councilmen Ben Berry,
Bob Goode, W. 0. Nunn and Colon Sweet.
STAFF PRESENT: City Attorney W. D. Campbell,
Fire Chief R. P. Steele, Police Chief D. R.
Hughes, Building Inspector L. S. Senn.
INVOCATION: Councilman Nunn.
MINUTES of the last regular meeting were
approved as presented.
The C.ity,A.ttorney advised the Council that SUBDIVISION
the Department of Public Health has action ORDINANCE
pending on detailed regulations of septic
systems and suggested that this be considered
prior to adoption of the proposed ordinance.
The Mayor recommended a delay in the adoption
of the ordinance at the present time in order
to avoid any conflict with state regulations.
Council concurred.
Following the City Attorney's review of the YATES' CORNER
Nunn X I X (facts, Council approved Ordinance No. 161-73A ALCOHOLIC USE
Sweet X X granting an alcoholic beverages specific use (Ord.No.161-73e
Berry X permit to Rickey E. McPherson on .54 acres of
Goode X land out of the Throop Survey, Abstract No.
Hawk Abstained - 1511 owned by Paul Yates at 219.0 East Dove
and described by metes and bounds therein.
i The Mayor informed the Council there would b MINI-TREATMENT
a meeting with Freddie Joyce to go over the PLANTS (JOYCE)
points he raised in a letter to the Council
at a future date (to be announced later)after
Council has had the opportunity to study the
matter.
The Mayor advised the Council the Texas Uti1fTEXAS POWER &
ity Commission will make a final decision by LIGHT RATE MATTE
April 26th regarding the rate increase re-
quested by Texas Power & Light Company and
j directed the City Secretary to place the
I matter on the agenda for the April 19th
meeting. I
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IThe report on building permits for the month BUILDING PER-
lof February was submitted to the Council by MIT REPORTS
Larry Senn, Building Inspector.
The monthly Fire Department report was given FIRE DEPARTMEN'
by Fire Chief Bob Steele. Councilman Goode re- REPORT(AND BY-
quested that the matter of the By-Laws be put LAWS)
on the agenda for the next meeting to allow RES. NO. 77-9
the Council time for study. Resolution No. 77- COUNTY CONTRAC'
Nunn X X 9, wherein the City is contracting with the FOR FIRE SERV.
Berry X X County to furnish fire protection outside the
Hawk X city limits during 1977 for the sum of $3000
Goode X was adopted by the Council. (Said Resolution
Sweet X attached hereto and made a part hereof.)
The Police Department report was given by POLICE DEPART-
Councilman Nunn who called attention to the MENT REPORT
number of calls received during February. He
told the Council there is a vacant patrol pos-
ition for which the Chief is reviewing appli-
Nunn X X cations. Councilman Nunn recommended an in-
Hawk X X crease in Officer Tom Lang's salary to $700
Goode X monthly since he is now certified whereupon
Berry X Council approved the raise. The City Attorney
Sweet X commended Officer Lang on the way he presents
his cases in court.
The Water Department report was given to the WATER DEPART-
Council by Councilman Sweet. He.reported on a~MENT REPORT ANT
meeting held at the Trophy Club Estates by I WATER DISTRICT
Darrell Johnson,'Engineer with Rady & Associ- MATTER
ates;regarding the forming of a water district
which would include Southlake and recommended
that this be pursued. The Mayor recommended
I!no action be taken until the City Attorney ha
Thad time to study the matter.
Nunn X X ~esolution No. 77-8, attached hereto and made RES. NO. 77-8
Berry X X part hereof, amending Personnel Rules and RE CREDIT CARD
Hawk X Regulations by setting forth regulations re- iUSAGE
Goode X arding credit card usage by city personnel
Sweet X as given Council approval.
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NAME `-3 667 N. Carroll Avenue
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Berry X X Following review and questions, the Council APPROVAL OF
Hawk X X approved payment of the bills presented as BILLS
Nunn X per the attached list.
Goode X
Sweet X
Discussion was had on the merits of having WORKMEN'S COM-
orkmen's compensation insurance coverage PENSATION INS.
under the Texas Municipal League plan. It was
Hawk X X pointed out to the Council that the premium
Nunn X X would be less than what is being paid now and
Berry X it would be to the City's advantage to carry
Goode X the insurance with the TML at renewal time,
Sweet X April 19th. Council so approved.
The Mayor directed the matter of the Develop- ILLTOP ACRES
ers' Agreement to be placed on the agenda for
the April 19th meeting, with Mayor Pro Tem
Hawk working with the Messina Brothers to
finalize same.
Citizen Pat Craig, a resident of Trail Creek, ITRI-COUNTY ELEC
addressed the Council concerning the high COOPERATIVE
utility bills being received by Tri-County RATES AND FRAN-
Electric Co-operative customers in the City, CHISE AGREEMENT
and raised particular objection to the auto- (RES. N0.77-10)
matic fuel adjustment pass-through added to
each bill. Several citizens of the large
group present voiced their objections, also.
The City Attorney explained some of the legal
ramifications concerning rates, franchises,
Hawk X X service areas on record with the Texas Utilit
Sweet X X Commission, etc. Following lengthy discuss-
Nunn X ion, the Council acted to hold a rate hearing
Berry X of the Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Goode X on June 21, 1977, with the City Attorney to
so notify them by mail.
Recognition was given to the City Secretary
for having achieved the status of Certified
Municipal Clerk with the International Insti-
tute of Municipal Clerks.
There being no further business, the meeting
adjourned.
ATTEST:
Mayor I