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1970-12-15 176 A G E N D A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 15, 1970 1. Fire Department Report - Chief Bob Steele 2. Report on Zoning Seminar attended by Mrs. Elizabeth Stickley 3. 1971 Budget - Public Hearing l+. City Matters: A. NE Cities Advisory Council letter B. Approval of Bills i 1 177 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 15, 1970 The City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, met in regular session in the Council Chamber of City Hall on Tuesday, December 15, 1970, with the following members present: Wade Booker, Mayor Pro Tem Thurman Hearn, Councilman Buddy Brown, Councilman Ralph Polson, Councilman Billy Joe Knox, Councilman Absent: J. L. Clow, Mayor Also present: William D. Campbell, City Attorney Mayor Pro Tem Booker called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm. Councilman Polson gave the invocation. The minutes of the last meeting were approved as read. A report on the Zoning Seminar workshop was given by Mrs. Elizabeth Stickley, Planning & Zoning Corrmlitsion Secretary, held in Dallas December 7th. The Council thanked her for the fine report. The Public Hearing on the Annual Budget was opened by Mayor Pro Tem by the reading of the Mayor's Annual Budget Message. The following citizens offered these comments: Manuel Gonzales asked that more funds be allocated for city planning; Ed Seydler questioned the salary of the City Secretary; Robert Mussina felt a debt of gratitude was owed the Mayor and Council for doing so much with so little; Jim Burrows asked about the water expansion program. Councilman Hearn commented on the need for more city planning, ' and Mr. Campbell expressed the view that the Budget was an excellent presentation. WHEREUPON, there being no further discussion, Councilman Hearn ' moved to pass and approve Resolution No. 70-8 adopting the Budget for 1971 (copy attached and made a part hereof); 178 seconded by Councilman Polson. Motion carried unanimously. It was suggested that the Council secure rates for comparison before entering into a contract with Carter &Burgess. No comment was made regarding the letter from Northeast Cities Advisory Council (attached hereto). - The bills presented were approved for payment on motion by Councilman Brown; seconded by Councilman Hearn. Motion carried unanimously. The Fire Department report was given by Mayor Pro Tem Booker in the absence of Chief Robert Steele. Councilman Brown moved to have the City purchase five re-conditioned Plectron units with a ninety day warranty at $40 each; seconded by Councilman Knox. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor Pro Tem Booker ATTEST : City Secretary Council Mtg. 12/15/70. Page 2 WOO 1000 PRECINCT LANK R0. 70000 December 8, 1970 The Honorable J. L. Clow Mayor P. 0. Box 868 Southlake, Texas 76051 Dear Mayor Clow: I wish to advise you and the Southlake City Council the present situation of the Northeast Cities Advisory Council. During the past six months, we have been unable to officially transact any business due to a lack of a quorum. In reviewing the attendance record the last six months, it appears that your city was represented by both your delegates only two times. ® In order for our organization to survive, I must take firm steps and would request you and your Council to take appropriate action to ' insure your representation to the Northeast Cities Advisory Council. I would appreciate any comments you or your Council would care to make. Very truly yours, t /Bruce WilliVs- Chairman ' Northeast Cities Advisory Council BW/ls cc: Southlake City Council ' 179 RESOLUTION NO. 70-8 WHEREAS, acting in conformance with Article 689a of Vernon' s Civil Statutes of Texas regarding the preparation of an Annual Budget; And WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Southlake, the Honorable J. L. Clow, has directed that such a budget be prepared for the fiscal year of January 1, 1971, through December 31, 1971 ; And WHEREAS, the tax rate for said fiscal period is to be based on such needs as outlined in the Budget; Now THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, THAT: The Annual Budget for January 1, 1971, through December 31, 1 971 , as set forth in the follow- ing pages attached hereto and made a part hereof, be adopted, creating Ordinance 158-B and 158-3 . PASSED AND APPROVED this day of December, 1970. (1U k4,& Mayor Pro Tem ATTEST : City f Secretary i CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS ANNUAL BUDGET FISCAL YEAR OF 1971 JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31 J. L. CLOW, Mayor WADE BOOKER, Mayor Pro Tam COUNCILMEN: THURMAN HEARN BUDDY BROWN RALPH POLSON BILLY JOE KNOX s i 1 18 IL December 15, 1970 Honorable City Council City of Southlake Southlake, Texas Gentlemen: This Budget is prepared and submitted in conformance with the Revised Civil Statutes of Texas. It is for the City of Southlake, Texas, and for the fiscal year of January 1, 1971, through December 31, 1971. Southlake has been incorporated since 1956. This year, 1970, represents only the third year that taxes have been levied on the property.wi thin our boundaries. The City began collecting taxes in order to meet certain needs and goals, i.e.., provide the best police protection that can be afforded, upgrade our Fire Department for better fire protection and better insurance rates, expand our present water system and provide for any.:. additional well. These needs and goals have been met in part and will be carried forward during the coming year. The Budget hereby sub- mitted will not require an increase from the present tax structure of 35~ on $100 valuation, fifty per cent of fair market value, for the coining year. Doing so much with so little could only have been accom- plished with the cooperation of so many interested citizens who so willingly donate their time and efforts toward the betterment of our community. Appreciation of their efforts and sincere thanks are extended to these citizens and their continuing cooperation is requested, as well as the cooperation of every citizen. With the help of all, unlimited goals could be attained in our community. Respectfully submitted: T.-L/ Clow, Mayor JLC / azw ■ s 182 SUMMARY OF REVENUE AND DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE TOTAL REVENUE. . . . . . $ 132,950.00 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS . . . . 132,617.00 BALANCE (SURPLUS). $ 333.00 w a a a 183 di GENERAL FUND ANTICIPATED REVENUE 3 $ 52,500.00 SALE OF WATER . . • • • • • • ' ' ■ 2. SALE OF TAPS . . • • • • • . ' ' $ 79500.00 • • , • $ 29500.00 3. INTEREST ' 4. TARRANT COUNTY: A. Fire Department. $ 29400.00 B. Library. $ 2,000.00 I~ $ 4,000.00 5. UTILITY FRANCHISE TAXES . . . • $ 1,000.00 6. BUILDING PERMITS. . . • • 7. CITY PROPERTY TAX COLLECTIONS $ 26,000.00 $ 4,000.00 8. DELINQUENT TAX COLLECTIONS. FINES. . . . $ 27,600.00 g 10. WARRANT FEES, ACCIDENT REPORTS, ETC. $ 450.00 11. FUND RAISING PROJECTS RE FIRE DEPT. $ 29000.00 12. ZONING APPLICATION FEES & MAP SALES $ 1,000.00 TOTAL. $1320950.00 184 GENERAL FUND DISBURSEMENTS SUMMARY ADMINISTRATION. . . . . . . . . $ 16,775.00 POLICE DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . $ 44,915.00 WATER DEPARTMENT. . . . . . . . $ 629430.00 FIRE DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . $ 6,497.00 LIBRARY . . $ 2 , 000.00 TOTAL $132,617.00 j 185 GENERAL FUND DISBURSEMENTS ADMINISTRATION SALARIES: City Secretary. . . . . . $ 6,300.00 City Attorney . . . . . . 1,200.00 Tax Assessor . . . . . . 11500.00 Building Inspector. . . . 500.00 City Auditor. . . . . . . 600.00 Municipal Court Judge . . 600.00 Extra Legal Fees. . 19000.00 $ 11,700.00 OPERATING COSTS: Copy Machine. . . . . . . $ 19000.00 Utilities. . . . . . . 700.00 Stationery, Supplies. . . 500.00 1 Printing. . . . . . . . . 150.00 Insect Spraying . . . . . 200.00 250.00 Postage Telephone . . . . . 400.00 Election Expense. . . . . 250.00 Advertising . . . . . . . 350.00 Workshops . . . . . . . . 100.00 Dues & Subscriptions. . . 175.00 Library . . . . . . . . . 29000.00 a L City Planning, Imprmnts. 19000.00 $ 7075.00 5. TOTAL. . . . . . . $ 18,775.00 1 180 GENERAL FUND DISBURSEMENTS POLICE DEPARTMENT SALARIES: Chief. . . . . . . . . $ 8,400.00 Sergeant . . . . . . . . 63,780.00 Patrolman. . . . . . 5,820.00 Extra Patrol (2) . . . 3,640.00 Court Clerk. . . . . . . 3,600.00 Dispatchers (3). . . . . 62300.00 Extra Dispatcher . . . 520.00 Charge 1/3 Dispatcher Ex- pense to Fire Department (3,473.00) $ 31,587.00 Vacation Pay . . . . . 19288.00 Sick Leave . . . . . . 600.00 19888.00 ® OPERATING COSTS: Uniform Allowance. . . . $ 500.00 Office Supplies. . . 300.00 Printing . . . 700.00 Jail Expense 150.00 Police School. . . . 250.00 New Patrol Car . . . . . 19400.00 Note on 170 Patrol Car 19525.00 Vehicle Supplies & Mntnce. 29000.00 Gas & Oil . . . . . . . . 2,800.00 New Radio Equipment . 975.00 Radio Ma intenance(Base+ 2W 300.00 a 540.00 11,440•00 Tebphone - TOTAL. . . . . . . . $ 44,915.00 i I { 187 ~r IWAW GENERAL FUND DISBURSEMENTS FIRE DEPARTMENT SALARY : Dispatcher. . . . . . $ 3,473.00 $ 3,473.00 OPERATING COSTS: Gas & Oil. . . . . . $ 400.00 Misc. Items. . . . . 80.00 Equipment Repair . . 300.00 Telephone. . . . . . 150.00 Radio Maintenance. . 300.00 New Equipment . . . . 144.00 Working Equipment . . 660.00 ' Note on Pumper Truck. 12000.00 $ 3,024.00 TOTAL. $ 6,497.00 s f GENERAL FUND DISBURSEMENTS WATER DEPARTMENT SALARIES: Water Superintendent. . . $ 5,625.00 Clerk-Bookkeeper. 3,600.00 Meter Reader. . . . . . . 600.00 $ 9,820.00 OPERATING COSTS: Repair & Maintenance. . . $ 4,500.00 New Installation 49800.00 Utilities. . . . . . . 53,000.00 Awl' Debt Service . . 17,900.00 Radio . . . . . . . . 1,350.00 Insurance + Misc.Items. . 300.00 Postage 250.00 Printing & Office Supplies 150.00 Note on Land. . . . . . . 18,360.00 $52.610.00 TOTAL. . . . . . $ 62,430.00 4 i tl ;j A I ■ 189 look ORDINANCE NO. 158-B AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE BUDGET.SUBMITTED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE,TEXAS FOR THE YEAR 1971. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS: SECTION I. That the Budget prepared by the Mayor of the City of Southlake, Texas, for the City of Southlake for the year commencing January 1, 1971, through.December 31, 1971, is hereby approved and ordered filed with the City Secretary of the City of Southlake, Texas. SECTION 2. The City Secretary is hereby ordered to file a copy of-said Budget with the. County Clerk of Tarrant County at Fort Worth, Texas, and with the Comptroller of Public Accounts at Austin, Texas. . Y of A.D. ~ da ' PASSED AND. APPROVED this the l 1970. ' Mayor ATTEST: ' City Secretary a ....1..9..0 r ORDINANCE NO. 158-3 AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR THE USE AND SUPPORT OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE,TEXAS, FOR THE YEAR 1970; PROVIDING FOR THE TIME AND MANNER OF PAYING THE AD VALOREM TAXES LEVIED; AND PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IF SAID TAXES ARE PAID AFTER BECOMING DELINQUENT. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS: 1 SECTION 1. That there is hereby levied and there shall be . collected for the use and support of the municipal government of the City of Southlake, Texas, for the year Nineteen H nddred, and Seventy (1970) upon all property, real, personal within the corporate limits of said City subject to taxation, a tax of thirty-five cents (35~).on each one hundred dollars ($100) valuation of property, said tax being so levied and apportioned to the specific purposes herein set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof, for the maintenance and support of the general government and for the operation of the City Government to be placed in the General Fund, 100% of the total amount received, being 350 on each one hundred dollars ($100) valuation of property. i ' 'SECTION 2. All monies collected under this ordinance for the specific items set out in Exhibit "A" be and the same are j hereby appropriated and set apart for the specific purpose indicated in each item and that the Collector of Taxes, the City Treasurer and the Finance Officer shall keep accounts so as to readily and distinctly show the amount collected, the. amounts expended and the amount on hand.at any time belonging to such funds, it is hereby made the duty of the Tax Collector and every such person collecting money for the City of Southlake to deliver to the Finance Officer aaasthtement • • ~ City Treasurer at the time of depositing any monies, showing to what fund such deposit should be made and from what source received. All receipts for the City not specifically ' apportioned"by this ordinance are hereby payable to the General Fund of the City. 1 f } 191 SECTION 3. A. If said taxes are paid one-half (1/2) on or before November 30,.1970, then the taxpayer shall have until and. including-..the 30th day of the succeeding June within which to pay the other one-half (1/2) of said taxes without penalty or interest. B. If said taxpayer, after paying said one-half (1/2) of his taxes on or before November 30, 1970., shall fail or refuse to pay, on or before June 30th next succeeding said November, the other one-half (1/2) of said taxes, a accrue thereon. of 8% of the amount of said unpaid taxes ne-half (1/2) of the C. If any taxpayer fails to pay said taxes, on or before the 30th day of November of the year for which the 'assessment is made, then unless he pays all of such taxes on or before the 31st day of the succeeding January, the following penalty shall be payable thereon, to-wit.: During-the.-month of.February, one percent(l%);.During the month of March, two percent (21); During the month.of April, three percent (3$); During the month of May, four percent (4$); During the month of June, five percent (5%); and on .axed after the first day of July,.eight percent (8%). D. As provided above, in the event such taxes becoomfe6% per 1 delinquent, the same shall bear interest at the rate annum from the date of their delinquency. t .SECTION 4. The taxes herein levied shall be a first and prior lien against the property upon which they are assessed and the said first lien shall be. superior and prior to all other liens, charges and encumbrances, and this lien shall attach l to personal property to the same extent and ;&h.the same priorities as to real estate. ' SECTION 5. The liens provided herein shall attach as of January r, 1970. Should any part of this ordinance be declared SECTI'ON 6. I invalid, for any reason, that invalidity shall not effect the remainder of this ordinance, which remainder shall continue in full force and effect. i `PASSED AND APPROVED this the /S day of ,1970' J.L. C ow,. Mayor ATTES'i' eel City. Secretary 0 k { , l f +r 192 THE CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING OF APRIL 10, 1970 The City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, met for a public hearing in the Council Chamber of City Hall in Southlake, Texas, Friday, April 10, 1970, for the purpose of hearing the request for a change in zoning by Kenneth ' Smith. Present Wade~BoClow, oker, Mayor Pro Tem Thurman Hearn, Councilman W. B. Brown, Councilman Ralph Polson, Councilman Billy Joe Knox, Councilman The meeting was called to order by Mayor Clow at 7:30 P.M. -11: The request of Kenneth Smith for a change in ZA-6 zoning from Agriculture to Mobile Home Park. An excerpt from the minutes of the Planning & Zoning Com- mission meeting held November 26, 1968, was read by Mayor Clow wherein the Commission recommended by a 3-2 vote of said request. Mayor Clow then called on Mr. his Smith to explain t redingtther105 spacettrailer park. plans and intentions gar Following a question and answer period, over twenty people voiced their objections to this zoning request. ' WHEREUPON, Councilman Polson made the motion that the re- quest for a change in zoning from Agriculture to Mobile in ZA-69-11 be denied; carried unanimously. Home Park by on the land Councilman Brown described seconded by There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. C_~ or i J. L. ow, May ATTEST: r Aliceanne Wallace,City Secretary t 10 1 193 PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 22, 1970 The City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, met for a South- public hearing in the Council Chamber of City Hall of hearing lake, Texas, Friday, May 22, 1970, for the purpose a request for a change in zoning by Dr. John Clariday, Dr. William W. Taylor, Carey G. Lavender and Robert L. Taylor. Present: Wade Booker, Mayor Pro Tem Thurman Hearn, Councilman Ralph Polson, Councilman Billy Joe Knox, Councilman Present for all the owners: Carey Lavender The meeting was called to order by the Mayyor Pro Tom at 7:30$$BK-from Mayor Pro Tem Booker read the eformendat on of thehreQueaatiln & Zoning Commission which calls appeared for air against ZA_7p-2_. Discussion followed. No one ' it. WHEREUPON the motion was made by Councilman Knox to change the zoning from "Ag" Agriculture District to "F" Light Industrial H. District on the 0.538 acrd tract of land out of No. 4D1; Chivers Survey, Abstract No. 299, County Tract seconded by Councilman Polson. The motion carried unanimously. 1 There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. 10 L'i f Mayor ro em ' ATTEST: City Secretary Texas FOfAAPPROVED ion 1,~, ary ittSeCrel