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1973-12-04 CITY OF SOUTHLAKE TEXAS AGENDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 4, 1973 7:30 P.M. 1. Presentation of Award for City Symbol/Slogan. 2. Public Hearing on Annexation of Land in the R. D. Price Survey, Abstract No. 1207. 3. City Administration: A. Approval of Bills. B. Announcement regarding 12/18/73 and 1/1/74 Meetings. C. Authorization for Mayor to have payment made on all routine monthly bills presented for payment during the next 30 days. D. Report on P & Z Meeting. E. Report on Open Meeting Law. F. Res. No. 73-33: Payment to Layne Texas for repair to Well #1. i 194 CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 4, 1973 The City Council of the City of Southlake met in regular session in the Council Chamber of City Hall in Southlake, Texas, on Tues- day, December 4, 1973, with the following members present: Wade Booker, Mayor Billy Joe Knox, Mayor Pro Tem W. O. Nunn, Councilman R. D. Drummond, Councilman Frank Tetrault, Councilman Sam Davis, Councilman Also present: William D. Campbell, City Attorney. Mayor Booker called the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M. The invo- cation was given by Councilman Knox. The minutes of the last regular meeting were approved as presented. Since there were no entries in the slogan/symbol contest, no awards were presented. Mayor Booker advised the Council that Mr. Cross with Delaney-Sanders Associates wished to address the Council regarding the planning of land owned by them in the City. Councilman Nunn moved that he be heard; seconded by Councilman Davis. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Cross talked about parks, a junior college, municipal library, as well as high rise apartments. Questions from the Councilmen followed. Mayor Booker recommended that he return to the January 15th Council Meeting after a greater in-depth study. ORDINANCE NO. 207, annexing certain land in the R. D. Phivei8ukuey~:*',-:,' and described by metes and bounds therein, was passed and approved on motion by CouncilmanTKnox; seconded by Councilman Davis. Motion passed unanimously. (Said Ordinance attached hereto and made a part hereof.) Councilman Knox moved that the bills presented be approved for pay- ment; seconded by Councilman Nunn. Motion passed unanimously. Discussion followed regarding the next two Council meetings, where- upon Councilman Knox moved, and Councilman Tetrault seconded, that the meetings to be held December 18, 1973, and January 1, 1974, be 135 ® cancelled because of the holidays and that the Mayor be authorized to pay routine, monthly bills accruing during the interim. Motion passed unanimously. James Harrell, member of the Planning & Zoning Commission, reported to the Council that the view of the Commission members is generally in favor of the updated Future Land Use Plan. Mr. Harrell advised ' the Council that the Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously re- commended that the proposed septic tank regulations promulgated by the Tarrant County Health Department not be adopted. Discussion followed. 6 (At this point, Councilman Knox *a9fI.called from the room.) The City Attorney reported to the Council on recent legisk-tion re- garding open meetings to become effective January 1st, 1974. He further reported that a judgment had been entered in the City's suit against Grapevine involving boundary lines, as per the agreement reached between the two cities. Resolution No. 73-33: calling for payment to Layne Texas Company in the amount o T777809.55, for repair of Well No. 1, was passed and approved on motion by Councilman Davis; seconded by Councilman Drummond. Motion passed unanimously. Discussion followed regarding the mailing of Minutes to each Council- man prior to the next regulir meeting. The Council all agreed that they preferred having the Minutes read aloud at the meetings. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. I Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary I Council Meeting-12/4/73-Page 2. 196 ✓F ORDINANCE NO. 207 AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ANNEXING TERRITORY ADJACENT AND CONTINCUOUS TO THE CITY OF SOUTH- LAKE, TEXAS; PROVIDING THAT SUCH AREA SHALL BECOME A PART OF SAID CITY AND THAT THE OWNERS AND INHABITANTS THEREOF SHALL BE ENTITLED TO ALL THE PRIVILEGES OF THE OTHER CITIZENS OF SAID CITY, AND BE BOUND BY THE ACTS AND ORDIN- ANCES NOW IN EFFECT AND TO BE HEREAFTER ADOPTED; FURTHER PROVIDING FOR AMENDING AND CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL BOUNDARIES OF SAID CITY AS HERETO- FORE ADOPTED AS AMENDED AND DESIGNATING THE ZONING AS "AG" DISTRICT: AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Acts of 1953, 53rd Legi,plature, Page 357, Chapter 93, codified as Article 974-G Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, Bill Massey, President of Bill Massey Furniture, Incorporated, a corporation of Dallas County, Texas, owners of the real property hereinafter described, having made application as by law provided to the Mayor and City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, for annexation of a tract of land situated in Tarrant County, Texas, out of the Reis D. Price Survey, Abstract No. 1207, more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at the iron pin, said point being 267.0 feet North of the Northwest corner of the J.W. Chivers Survey; THENCE North along a fence 956.6 feet to a set stone for corner; THENCE S. 890 - 10' W. 1367.8 feet to a pipe for corner; THENCE S. 870 - 58' W. 116.4 feet to an iron pin in the Easterly line of County Road No. 3016; THENCE S. 430 - 40' E. along Easterly line 117.3 feet to an iron pin at the beginning of a curve to the Right; THENCE Southeasterly along said curve 236.6 feet to an iron pin at the end of said curve; THENCE S. 350 - 06' E. continuing along the Easterly line of said County Road 812.0 feet to an iron pin for corner; THENCE N. 890 - 54' E. 788.7 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING and containing 24.55 acres of land, more or less. A plat of said land showing its location with respect to the boundary of the City of Southlake, Texas, is attached hereto marked EXHIBIT "A"; and i WHEREAS, it appearing to the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, that all statutory requirements in connection with said proposed annexation have been fulfilled and that the above described area is not more than one-half mile in width, that not more than three qualified voters reside thereon, and that the same is adjacent to the present city limits of the City of Southlake, Texas; Now BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS: 1. l THAT, the property hereinabove described being adjacent and conti- guous to the city limits of Southlake, Texas, be and is hereby annexed and brought within the corporate limits of said City and is hereby made an integral part thereof. 2. THAT, the owners and inhabitants of the area herein annexed be en- titled to all of the rights and privileges of other citizens and property owners of said City and be bound by all of the acts and ordinances made in conformity thereto, now in full force and effect and that which may be hereafter adopted. 3. i THAT the official map and boundaries of the City of Southlake , Texas, as heretofore adopted and amended, be and is hereby amended so as to include the aforementioned territory as part of the City of Southlake, Texas. i 4. 1 THAT, in accordance with Section IV-4 of Ordinance No. 161, the land made the basis of this annexation proceeding is hereby zoned "AG" District. THIS Ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage I and approval. PASSED this day of A.D. 1973. Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary APPR D, S TO O City t orne CO 1 H > o tp to LP aAi I LP i as y J m y r Q LP r w •i t d m n Z 0 ar Q p ti ¢y A1;he M -Ohl 197 RESOLUTION NO. 73-33 WHEREAS, the pump on Water Well #1 sustained severe damage resulting from an electrical failure on the 18th day of September, 1971; And, WHEREAS, Layne Texas Company was called out on an emergency basis by Superintendent W.G. Cline to repair said pump; And, WHEREAS, said company has presented its Invo ce No. D-4589 for payment for repair work done at that time; Now, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, THAT: 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to make payment to Layne Texas Company in the amount of $2,809.55. 2. The funds for such payment are to be taken from the working I account set aside for this purpose. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 4th day of December, 1973. Mayor ATTEST: I City Secretary I 1 own" FINANCIAL SUMMARY 10 In reply to our request for an increase in electric service rates in the amount of 8%, we have been asked by some cities to provide the follow- ing information: 1973 - Year to Date - October 30, 1973 i Total Electric Plant Investment $11, 708, 495. 50 Total Revenue - 10 mo. ending Oct. 30, 1973 2, 690, 382. 61 *Total Cost of Providing Electric Service 2, 529, 660. 24 Net Margins Before Principal Payments on Debt ( ) 160, 722. 37 Principal Due or Paid Year to Date, Oct. 30, 1973 325, 810.46 ® Deficit (165, 088. 09) Net Return on Investment (Before Principal Payment 1.37% Consumers Served (Total System) October 1973 13,435 Miles of Line (Total System) October 1973 2, 238. 5 Consumers per Mile 6.o Investment per Consumer 871.49 li Total Cash Returned to Consumers to Date (Net Margins - Years 1939 to 1960) 745, 769.76 li Note: In conjunction with the rate increase, the Cooperative agrees to pay the City a total of 3% Franchise Tax. Increase in Franchise Tax to all cities - 1%. *Cost of providing electric service includes Depreciation and Amortization ® Expense. Net Rate Increase for Cooperative Amount 7% i W. C. Casparis, Jr General na er 1 I The foregoing Financial Summary has been compared to the Records ' of the Company. Emil G. Wood, C. P. A.