1965-10-05
C:Lty olf Southlake
Cot)nci I Meet-in:,,
October 5, 11065
i:3C P.H.
' rlayor Paul Schell opened the meeting; and answerin- roll call
were Councilmen Earl ti _11ia;z~, J. D. Cate, J. J. Carlile, wu. 11.
Crui baker. Keller Austin, : it. marshal, was present, as ,ell as
members o_= various council coruiii-L--ces : Henry Ridin, s , J. R.
Tate, Frank Croy. Guests ucre L irce entlemen from Keller,
William S. Foreman, Robert Black, ',,lendle Berry. Others were
' James Winfrey and Art B. Clip ton, Ii. N. Davis and C. E. Cheatham
of the community. Hickey Guckian of the B. L. Nelson and
[associate EnJineering firm was present representing the engineers
on the water program. Mayor Schell asked the gentlemen from
Keller to state their business. It had to do with questions in
regard to the water program how to proceed, etc. Consider-
able tirae was given to a question and answer session and the
visitors were pleased with the information gained. After thank-
ing the Councilmen and Mayor Schell and Mr. Guckian for the
' helpful uggestioias, these men left the meeting.
Aft B. Clifton next presented his plans and restrictions for a
' proposed subdivision in which he plans to be an exclusive resi-
dential area. Mr. Clifton informed Council that he as an attorney
was writing his own legal paper in regard to restrictions and
that these would go beyond the city's requirements as related to
square footage of living, area, outbuildings, °type.of,construction,
animals kept, etc., etc. He further stated that he expeet_ed-to
maintain a committee at all times to be known as an approving
committee, and which would be composed of members of his *staff
and a possible member of the Council or committeeman. This body
would check and approve all plans for construction in the area;
see that the Buildings complied with required set-back specifi-
' cations, fences in right place, etc., etc. He explained that a
sewage system would be prohibitive because of the cost and that
all s=eptic tanks would have to qualify under state sanitation
regulations as well as any local mandates. Mr. Clifton then
outlined briefly the type of streets, paving, curbing, etc.
that he planned to install in fact, was in the process of
installing at the moment. Mr. Clifton closed his presentation
with the statement that his plans had been approved by the
zoning and planning commission.
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Mayor Schell asked for a discussion of the proposal then
amended his statement to ask for a report from the Zoning and 1
Planning Committee. Henry Ridings, as secretary, was asked to
give this report in the absence of G. W. Hargadine, chairman.
Mr. Ridings stated that the committee had not actually met but '
had merely talked at random with Mr. Hargadine about the pro-
posed addition. That there seemed to be no valid reason why the
plan should not be approved, but again stated that the committee ,
had actually had no meeting and general discussion. Mr. Croy,
also a member of the committee, suggested that Council proceed
and make a decision in light of Mr. Clifton's urgency. I
J. J. Carlile, senior Councilman, suggested that he felt the
specifications of the proposed paving and curbing and guttering i
should be reviewed to see that these complied with city re-
quirements. Mr. Carlile sug ested that action be postponed ,
until Mr. Clifton and the Zoning and Planning Commission should
have time to meet and peruse the plans and specifications.
There was actually no motion to this effect; however, by tacit
agreement this matter was tabled and the meeting proceeded. Mr. '
Clifton again requested information as to the cost of water taps
for his subdivision and three fire hydrants. Mr. Carlile sug-
Bested that the fire hydrants might be obtained at the price t
which had been in effect $1§0.00 but that the engineer should
give a cost estimate on the taps under consideration 37. Mr.
Guckian assured Council that he would submit such an estimate
as early as the following day and the matter was again by tacit
agreement tabled for the time being. ,
Many other matters came up for discussion:
1. The proposed Post Office for Southlake. Mr. Tom Stephens ,
notified the secretary that bids had been posted in the stores
in Southlake. Mr. Clifton informed the Council that he knew of
two bids which had been submitted. On motion of J. J. Carlile,
seconded by Fart Williams, Council voted to endorse the establish-
ment of said sub-station. '
2. Steve Strange of the FOUR-H Club in Carroll School had asked
Mayor Schell if there was any kind of community service that his
group could render. Mayor Schell asked for suggestions and Mr.
Clifton suggested a census of Southlake would be a worthwhile
project for the group. Another suggestion was that the boys '
could assist in installin- traffic signs within the city limits.
Mayor Schell stated he would contact the boys in this regard.
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3. Traffic signs were again discussed. Mr. Clifton gave an
' enlightening report of his traffic survey at the corner of
Carroll Road and Highway 114. He stated that he had been in
contact with the right authorities who had promised immediate
' attention to the installation of a warning light at this inter-
section. Mr. Clifton further stated that a letter from the City
was vital to obtaining this installation. On motion of J. D.
1 Cate, seconded by J. J. Carlile, the secretary was instructed
to write this letter at the earliest possible time, which carried.
4. A discussion on whether or not to fence the well site area
immediately or aaait the time of completion of the drilling ended
with the matter tabled for the Lime being.
5. The secretary was instructed to write the Texas Power and
Light Company, in care of Dick Gardemal, to request electric
' service for the well.
6. J. J. Carlile was delegated to contact Dick Lewis, Commissioner
' of Precinct 3 in regard to cutting into roads wherever it was
necessary for the installation of the water lines.
Mr. Clifton engaged the Council in a lengthy and informative
discussion on the necessity to :inquire into the validity of the
incorporation of the city; he outlined his proposal to seek re-
lease on readings by Hurst on several pieces of property which
he had purchased as well as property owned by others in the
community who had never been interested in becoming a part of
' Southlake prior to this time. He agreed that he would contact
the large oil companies ir3io occupy sections of land not in
3outhlake i o ascertain wt e`L-her or riot they were interested in
' annexa is ion .
Routine bills were approved for payment and also a check was
' issued -rori the water corporation to the city to reimburse the
citw for expenses related to the transaction of water proram
business.
the meeting was adjourned.
By common consenL at 11:30 p.m.,
Secretary Ma or
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