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1966-10-04 110- rk CITY OF SOUTHLAKE INCORPORATED 1956 TARRANT COUNTY P. O. BOX 868 r ~ SOUTHLAKE. TEXAS 76051 October 4, 1966 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING, MINUTES ik The meeting was called to order by Mayor Schell, members pres- ent were; J. J. Ca.rlile Earl Williams J. D. Cate J. L. Clow - s Mr. Roger Baird assumed the duties of Secretary in the absence Ib of Jesse Cummins. Minutes were read and approved as read. Mayor Schell advised the Council of a meeting last Wednesday with Roy Morris of FHA. Mayor Schell, J. L. Clow, and R. E. Williams met with Mr. Morris. Mr. Morris indicated FHA will Ask. authorize the full amount of money left over, which is between rlw~ $13,000.00 and $15,000.00, plus refunding to the City $3,500.00 the City has paid out of City funds for the Water System. Mayor Schell advises the FHA will authorize the funds for the entire portion of the building with the exception of the Fire Department. ib The Council proceedings were interrupted by Mr. Art Clifton. Mr. Clifton was advised by Mayor Schell to reserve his ques- !P tions for a time that may be allotted for questions, but that IN, it was necessary the Council meeting proceed to transact City business without further interruption from Mr. Clifton. Mayor !I" Schell advised Mr. Clifton that he would be given an opportuni- ty to speak the same as the rest of the visitors present, but emphasized to him to leave the Council conduct their business. Mr. J. J. Carlile reports Mr. Ken Smith has contacted him twice, in regards to his request to be annexed into the City of South- lake. Mr. Smith's attorney, Mr. Art Clifton, advised the des- Pm cription of the property to be annexed is incomplete, but will submit it to the City Council whenPIt+ e proper description has been obtained, together with plaque giving a complete des- cription of the property. Mr. R. E. Williams made a motion to accept the annexation, pre- dicated upon the provision that the City Attorney first have an opportunity to look over the papers and approve them. Motion, was seconded by Mr. J. L. Clow. Motion was unanimous. Ii CITY OF SOUTHLAKE INCORPORATED 1956 TARRANT COUNTY P. O. BOX 868 SOUTHLAKE. TEXAS 76051 Minutes of October 4, 1966 - page two. Mr. Ken Smith inquired as to when he could put up his water de- posit together with when would the water be turned on. Mr. J.J. Carlile stated it would be approximately a week after the City Attorney approved the annexation, before the water can be con- nected. Mr. J. J. Carlile further advised there will be a total cost of approximately $325.00. Mayor Schell asked if there were any visitors' questions. Mr.Jess Stockstill III inquired about the gas system and also a re-con- nection on the water system. Mayor Schell advised there would be a charge of $250.00 to re-connect the water system and the same charges apply to everyone. Mr. Jess Stockstill III gave a short dissertation on government loans, primarily referring to the City's gas system as approved by the Farmers Home Administration. Mayor Schell advised of the progress thus far on our municipal gas applications. r Mayor Schell recognized Mr. Art Clifton from the floor. Mr. Art Clifton presented the Council with a letter from the Town Hall Committee inquiring from, and propounding to the City Council several questions in regards to the municipal gas system. Mr. Clifton opposes the City owned system and favors the use of the Lone Star system. Mr. R. E. Williams requested the Town Hall Committee, together with the City Council to work together in harmony for the inter- ests of all the citizens of the City of Southlake. Mayor Schell advised Mr. Clifton that most of the questions contained in the quest of the Town Hall Committee had already been answered. Mr. R. E. Williams stated the Council doesnot favor a referendum by the people. Mayor Schell asked Mr. Clifton for specific names of the people who had contacted him. Mr. Clifton did not furnish any names. Mayor Schell advised Mr. Clifton there was no signed letter in the hands of the City Council signed by any representative of Lone Star Gas Company. Mayor Schell further advised, Lone Star Gas Company failed to keep their appointment to appear before the City Council on September 22, 1966. Insurance was discussed in regards to Chief of Police, Keller Austin. q ;r~ CITY OF SOUTHLAKE INCORPORATED 1956 C TARRANT COUNTY P. O. BOX 868 SOUTHLAKE. TEXAS 76051 Minutes of October 4, 1966 - page three. Mr. R. E. Williams inquired about the note outstanding on the fire truck. Mr. Art Clifton stated he had personally signed the note. He stated let the records show the City was not obligated in any manner. Mr. Clifton advised he thought Mr. Rockenbau h, Mr. Ragsdale and Mr. Moffett may have signed a note for a V5.00 a month payment to the First Citizens Bank at Euless, Texas. Mayor Schell asked if there were any questions from the floor. There were none. Motion was made to adjourn, by Mr. R. E. Williams, seconded by Mr. J. D. Cate. Meeting was adjourned. rp FP PIP Mayor Paul Schell PP t 116 City Secretary Jesse Cummins, Jr. 611 10P