1971-03-16
A G E N D A
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 16, 1971
1. Publi c Hearing on ZA-71-1
Dick Kirkland request for
"D" (Light Commercial) District
2. Resolution No. 71 -6
Solid Waste Study
3. Fire Department Report
4. Boundary Committee Report
5' Planning & Zoning Commission
Vacancies
6. Aubrey Smith
7. Approval of Bills
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 16, 1971
The City Council of the City of Southlake met in regular
session in the Council Chamber of City Hall on Tuesday,
March 16, 1 971 , with the following members present:
J. L. Clow, Mayor
Wade Booker, Mayor Pro Tem
Thurman Hearn, Councilman
Buddy Brown, Counci lman
Ralph Polson, Councilman
Billy Joe Knox, Councilman
Also present: William D. Campbell, City Attorney.
Mayor Clow called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. Councilman
Polson gave the invocation.
The minutes of the last regular meeting and the special meeting
were approved as read.
® ZA-71 -1 : Mayor Clow explained to those present at this public
hearing that Dick Kirkland has requested a change in zoning on
his property to L District and that he, Dick Kirkland, has pre-
sented to the City an Agreement and Contract setting aside cer-
tain land for street purposes. (Copy attached) Coutndilman Knox
then moved that Ordinance No. 161-23 be passed and approved,
changing the zoning on the property described therein from Ag
District to L District, and to accept the Agreement and Contract
offered by Dick Kirkland; seconded by Councilman Brown. Motion
carried unanimously.
Fire Department Report was given b Chief Bob Steele who in-
formed the Council there are now active firemen on the roster.
He further stated two of the Department's vehicles will be sold,
i.e., the IH pick-up truck and the old tanker. He stated that
the tanker which is being kept is temporarily out of service.
Councilman Booker advised the Council that he and Councilman
Polson authorized the necessary repairs to be made at once and
moved that this work on #3003 be approved; seconded by Council-
man Brown. Motion carried unanimously.
Boundary Committee Report was given by Councilman Hearn who in-
formed the Council that the meeting with Grapevine disclosed
certain disputed areas which would necessitate further meetings
between the Committees with the two City Attorneys present.
Resolution No. 71-6 calls for outhlake to join with other
cities in Tarrant County to request a grant-in-aid for the
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study of solid waste disposal. Councilman Polson moved that
this Resolution be adopted; seconded by Councilman Knox.
Motion carried unanimously. (Attached hereto and made a part
hereof.)
A letter of resignation from the Planning & Zoning Commission
was submitted by Pat Nichols to the Council (attached hereto).
Councilman Brown moved that Mr. Nichols' resignation be accepted
and Nathan B. Hight be appointed to the Commission; seconded by
Councilman Knox. Motion carried unanimously. (Mayor Clow in-
formed the Council one vacancy still exists.)
Mr. Aubrey Smith appeared before the Council to discuss the
matter of the City's setback requirements.
Councilman Brown moved that the following bills be approved:
Fred Oakley ('70 car) 24.50
Workshop re City Scy. 25.00
Battery. . . . . . 12.95
1 Repair F.D. Sta.Wagon 67.29
Install radio in #3003 30.00
Bonds re employees. 54.00
TML Annual Dues. . 'x,20.00
Water Meters . . . . 312.00
® seconded by Councilman Polson. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Brown moved to authorize the City Secretary to have
certain carpentry work done for the installation of the radio
console to be installed soon; seconded by Councilman Polson.
Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Polson discussed the acquisition of a certain radio.
i No action was taken.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
ATTEST Mayor
City Secretary
Council Mtg. 3/16/71-Pg., 2
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RESO=JOx NO.
WHEREAS, certain regulations of the State:of Texas and
of the federal government lirescribe methods to be used in the dis-
position of solid waste and other refuse and, therefore, there presently
exists a public necessity'"for municipalities to conform with such
regulations and restrictions; and,
WHEREAS, the disposition of solid waste and other refuse
in open areas, burning dumpgraunds, improperly covered pits, and by
similar methods, creates a clear and present danger in the form of
air and water pollution and is a hazard to the health and general
welfare of the citizens 04 Tarrant County, Texas, and of the general
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area; and,
WHEREAS, properly operated methods of waste disposal are
deemed to be necessary in meeting the regulations imposed by the
State and Federal governments; andf
WHEREAS, grants-in-aid are available to the governing body
of Tarrant County through the Federal Solid Waste Agency and, such a
grant will fund the necessary study of the problems that are becoming
evident throughout Tarrant County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF S OUT LAI5 ,
TEXAS, 1.
THAT the Tarrant County Commissioner's Court should employ
qualified consulting engineers to prepare an application for a grant
and to conduct a detailed study directed toward solutions to the im-
mediate county-wide solid waste disposal problems.
2.
THAT the City of Southlake is only endorsing a
study of the solid waste problems of Tarrant County and reserves the
right to consider any and all recommendations that may result from
said study, and that financial participation by this City is neither
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sought nor necessary to complete such a study-
PASSED AND ADOPTED on this the 16thdsy of March ,
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A. D-., 1971.
APPROVED:
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ATl'ESP : MAYOR
r T*^~' SECRETARY
March 15, 1971
To the City Council
Gentlemen:
Please be advised that I must regretfully re-
sign my position on the Planning & Zoning
Commission. I am sorry that at the time of
accepting the position I did not realize my
time would become fully consumed by other
duties.
Therefore, I humbly request that you accept
this letter as my resignation effective
immediately.
Ve ruly your
Pat B. Nichols