1975-08-19
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
667 N. Carroll Avenue
Southlake, Texas
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 19, 1975
7:30 P.M.
' A G E N D A
I. Lone Star Gas Rate Increase: Vernon Henderson (Ord. No. 221).
II. Departmental Reports:
A. Fire Department: - Councilman Winfrey.
B. Police Department: - Councilman Nunn.
C. Water Department:
- Councilman Davis.
III. Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation:
A. ZA-75-4: . Request by Ruth Thomas Harris for
"F" District (Light Industrial Zoning).
IV. Approval of Bills.
EMERGENCY ITEM: Sign Regulations.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Agenda was posted on the bulletin
board in City Hall, 667 N. Carroll Avenue, at 3:00 P.M. Friday,
August 15, 1975.
City Secretary r
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CITY OF'SOUTHLAKE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 19, 1975
The City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, met in regu-
lar session in the Council Chamber of City Hall, at 667 North
Carroll Avenue in Southlake on Tuesday, August 19, 1975, with
the following members present:
Wade Booker, Mayor
Sam Davis, Mayor Pro Tem
W. 0. Nunn, Councilman
James Winfrey, Councilman '
Ben H. Berry, Councilman
Absent: Billy Joe Knox, Councilman
Staff members present: William D. Campbell, City Attorney
Douglas R. Hughes, Police Chief
® R. P. Steele, Fire Chief
Also present: Vernon Henderson, Lone Star Gas.
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.
LONE STAR GAS representative, Vernon Henderson, appeared before '
the Council regarding the rate increase request. Having been
reviewed by the City Attorney, Councilman Nunn moved that Ordi-
nance No. 221 be approved and adopted granting an increase of
11.8•x6 average in rates charged by Lone Star Gas Company; seconded
by Councilman Davis. Councilmen Nunn, Davis and Winfrey voted
"For"; Councilman Berry voted "Against". Motion paraidd. (Ordi-
nance No. 221 is attached hereto and made a part hereof.) Mr.
Henderson thanked the Council.
FIRE DEPARTMENT report was turned over to Fire Chief Steele, who
informed the Council Unit #3008 was in need of repair to the
exhaust system amounting to approximately $50. Councilman Nunn
moved that such repair to Unit No. 3008 not exceeding $50 be
® approved; seconded by Councilman Davis. Motion passed unani-
mously. Chief Steele then advised Unit No. 3001 was also in
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need of repair to the front end at an approximate cost of
$125. The Mayor asked the Council to authorize him to have
such repair made leaving the cost of same to his discretion
in determining a reasonable price. So moved Councilman Davis;
seconded by Councilman Nunn. Motion passed unanimously. Chief
Steele reported that Tarrant County has placed a dry powder
unit (for high intensity fires) in our Department for use in
Precinct 3.
POLICE DEPARTMENT report was given by Councilman Nunn.
WATER DEPARTMENT report was given by Councilman Davis who ad-
vised Project No. 6, Continental Blvd. 8" main extension in
the 172 Bond Program, was now completed. The Mayor informed
the Council of an anticipated price increase in PVC pipe and
suggested Council grant approval to order a truckload of 6"
l pipe at current prices to stockpile for next year's main ex-
tensions. So moved Councilman Winfrey; seconded by Councilman
Nunn. Motion passed unanimously. The Mayor also asked Council
for approval to purchase an auxiliary pump as provided for in
the current Budget. So moved Councilman Winfrey; seconded by
Councilman Berry. Motion passed unanimously.
ZA-75-4, recommended for denial by the Planning & Zoning Com-
mission, wherein Ruth Harris is requesting a change in zoning
on her land described in said application from AG District to F
District, was set for public hearing September 16th at 7:30 P.M.
Councilman Davis moved that the bills presented as per the at-
tached list be approved for payment; seconded by Councilman
Nunn. Motion passed unanimously.
Slut REGULATIONS was brought before the Council by the Mayor
who advised that the Texas Highway Department was wanting to
know what the City's intention is concerning same no later than
September 1st. Councilman Winfrey moved that the City of
Southlake regulate signs within its corporate limits and that
the City Secretary direct a letter to the Highway Department
so advising; seconded by Councilman Berry. Motion passed unani-
mously.
Them being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Mayor
ATTEST:
JA;
City Secretary
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ORDINANCE NO. 221
® AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND DETERMINING THE GENERAL SERVICE RATE '
TO BE CHARGED FOR SALES OF NATURAL GAS TO RESIDENTIAL AND
COMMERCIAL CONSUMERS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF
SOUTHLAKE , TARRANT COUNTY,
TEXAS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH RATE MAY
BE CHANGED, ADJUSTED AND AMENDED.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE:
SECTION 1. Effective with the first gas bills rendered
from and after thirty (30) days from the date of final passage of this
ordinance, the maximum general service rate for sales of natural gas
rendered to residential.and commercial consumers within the city limits
of Southlake by Lone Star Gas Company, a Texas corpora-
tion, its successors and assigns, is hereby fixed and determined as
follows:
First 1,000 Cu. Ft. or Fraction Thereof $3.1166 Gross; $2.8049 Net
Next 2,000 Cu. Ft. @ $2.1277 Per Mcf Gross; $1.9149 Per Mcf Net
Next 7,000 Cu. Ft. @ $1.8166 Per Mcf Gross; $1.6349 Per Mcf Net
Next 15,000 Cu. Ft. @ $1.6277 Per Mcf Gross; $1.4649 Per Mcf Net
Next 25,000 Cu. Ft..@ $1.5054 Per Mcf Gross; $1.3549 Per Mcf Net
Next 50,000 Cu. Ft. @ $1.4499 Per Mcf Gross; $1.3049 Per Mcf Net
No gas bill will be rendered to any residential or commercial consumer
served under the above rate not consuming any gas during any monthly
billing period, except that where customer's only use for gas service is
in an outdoor grill and/or a fireplace starter, the amount shown for the
first consumption block shall constitute a minimum monthly bill.
ADJUSTMENTS
The amount of each net monthly bill computed at the above-
stated rates shall be subject to the following adjustments: Plus or
minus the amount of any increase or decrease, respectively, above or
below the $1.0399 per Mcf level in the intracompany city gate charge as
authorized by the Railroad Commission of the State of Texas or other
regulatory body having jurisdiction for gas delivered to Lone Star Gas
Company's distribution system for sale to residential and commercial
consumers where such changes are caused by increases or decreases in the
cost of gas purchased by the Company; plus an amount equivalent to the
proportionate part of any new tax, or increased tax, or any other govern-
mental imposition, rental, fee or charge (except state, county, city and
special district ad valorem taxes and taxes on net income) levied,
assessed or imposed subsequent to July 1, 1975, upon or allocable to the
Company's distribution operations, by-any new or amended law, ordinance
or contract. Each gross monthly bill shall be adjusted proportionately.
Company, at its option, may forego the application of any adjustment if
such adjustment would result in an increase in the monthly bill; how-
ever, failure of Company to apply any adjustment shall not constitute a
waiver of Company's right from time to time, or at any time, to make any
adjustment, in whole or in part, in any subsequent current monthly bill
that may be applicable to such bill.
Net rate shall apply to all bills paid within ten days from
monthly billing date; gross rate shall be applicable thereafter.
The above rate is applicable to each residential and commer-
cial consumer per meter per month or for any part of a month for which
gas is used at the same location.
In addition to the aforesaid'rates, Company shall have the
right to collect such reasonable charges as are necessary to conduct its
business and to carry out its reasonable rules and regulations in
effect.
SECTION 2. The rate set forth in Section 1 may be changed
and amended by either the City or Company furnishing gas in the manner
provided by law. Service hereunder is subject to the orders of regula-
tory bodies having jurisdiction, and to the Company's Rules and Regu-
lations currently on file in the Company's office.
SECTION 3. It is hereby found and determined that the
meeting at which this ordinance was passed was open to the public, as
required by Texas law, and that advance public notice of the time, place
and purpose of said meeting was given.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this the day of ,
A. D. 19-25
ATTEST:
Secretary Mayor
City of Southlake , Texas
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STATE OF TEXAS X
X
COUNTY OF TARRANT X
Secretary of the City of
Southlake , Tarrant County,
Texas, hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct
copy of an ordinance passed and approved by the amity Council
of the City of Southlake at a session
held on the day of 19ZZZ_as it
appears of record in the Minute of said
'
in Book P' page /4y
WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL OF SAID CITY, this the day of
A. D. 19_15 '
Secretary
City of Southlake , Texas
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SOUTHLAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY REPORT
JULY 1975
I. RESPONSES
Grass Fires 5 -
Denton County----1
Southlake-------- 3
Tarrant Co------- 1
Drownings 4
Denton County----2
Flower Mound Ullutual Aid)
Car Fire 1
Grapevine 1(Mutual Aid)
Structure Fire 3
Southlake-------- 2
Colleyville------ l(Mutual Aid)
Accidents _ 1
Southlake------ -1
Miscellaneous 3
Dryer Fire--Southlake---1
Gas Leak----Tarrant Co.-1
Boat Rescue-Denton Co.--1
Total Calls for the Month 17
II. MAN HOURS:
Emergency Calls 346
Training 8
Maintenance 50
Meetings Average attendance 11 85
Total man hours for the month 489
III. Firefighters Response
R.P. Steele 13 T. Miller 1 D. Hughes 1
J. Joyce 8 R. Steele 9
J. Clifton 13 J. Andrews 11
T. Schneider 8 M. Shelton 5
T. Schirman 13 J. Shelton 7
H. Bradley Sr. 7 R. Martin 1
C. Bell 11 J. P.olson 5
R. Polson 4 J. Hensley 2
S. Schirman 11 D. Armstrong 4
R. Clifton 8 S. Davis 4
D. Clifton 4 W. Booker 4
Sincerely,
R:P. Stee e
Fire Chief
SOUTHLAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT
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Honorable Mayor and City Council:
Police Department Report for the month of July, 1975
Tickets issued in June 192
Tickets issued in July 190
Persons in jail in June 19
Persons in jail in July 16
Traffic accidents in June 8
Traffic accidents in July 10
Burglaries investigated in June 4
Burglaries investigated in July 3
Approximate total value taken in burglaries in July $895.00
Approximate total value recovered in burglaries in July $395.00
Thefts investigated in June 0
Thefts investigated in July 4
Approximate total value taken in thefts in July $3,565.00
Approximate total value recovered in thefts in July $ 50.00
Number of calls in June 267
Number of calls in July 251
Miles driven in June 12,266
Miles driven in July 12,630
Speedometer reading on Unit YA5 (74 Ford) 49843
Speedometer reading on Unit #7 (75 Ford) 65158
Speedometer reading on Unit #8 (75 Ford) 9412
Respectfully submitted,
~ PougllLs)R. Hughes
Chief of Police
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SOUTHLAKE POLICE DEPARTMENT
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CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
' August 12, 1975
TO THE HON. MAYOR & COUNCILMEN:
Gentlemen:
' Re: ZA-75-4:
At the regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission held at
City Hall, Tuesday, August 12, 1975, it was moved by C. M. Gordon that
the request by Ruth Thomas Harris for "F" District (Light Industrial)
zoning on 27 acres of land, more or less, out of the Thomas Mahan Survey,
' Abstract No. 1049, be recommended for denial; seconded by G. W. Hargadine.
Motion passed unanimously.
Present for the Commission: R. W. Mussina, Chairman
® James Harrell, Secretary
' C. M. Gordon
Bob Pasley
Eleanor Kasper
1 Also Present: Jack Evans representing owner Mrs
Ruth Harris
Harold Knight, Adjacent Property Owner
' Martin Vale, Adjacent Property Owner
M. D. Simmons, Adjacent Property Owner
Mrs. Jack Hanna, Adjacent Property Owner
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BILLS FOR APPROVAL AT COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 19, 1975:
Gulf Oil Prod. (Gas)
#0206 $284.56
Mary Yates (Filings - City) 7/30/75
Regional Ofc. Supply (Supplies - City) #3541 18.54
Thompson Printing (City) 8/14/75 25.00
General Telephone (City) 8/13/75 210.19
Gibson's (Supplies - F.D.) #19029 9,95
Bell Comm. (Radio Maint.-P.D. & F.D.) 7/31/75 50.50
Colleyville Auto Clinic #1429 92,25
White's (Spray Paint - Water) #45059 .66
White's (Supplies - Water) #45085 11.76
Three Way Concrete (Water - Bond) #8933 50.00