1958-05-10
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do 14W MINUTES OF REGULAR MKETING OF TOWN COUNCIL,
TOWN OF SOUTHIAKS, TEXAS, MAY 10, 1958
Pursuant to the call of the Mayor, and to notice given to all members
of the Town Council starting time, place and purpose of the meeting,
A the regular meeting of the Town Council, Southlake, Texas was held
Saturday afternoon, May 10, 1958 at Carroll School. The following
members were present constituting a quorum:
Mayor: A. Gail Eubanks
Councilmen: J. J. Carlile
W. C. Cummings
H. T. Gilbert
T. A. Cosey
C. M. Gordon
Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Denton, and Mr. Cathcart.
The Mayor opened the meeting by reading a letter from the Corps. of
Engineers regarding the town park on Grapevine Lake. The letter
stated that the Council must approve several new amendments to the
C agreement to complete the lease. Action was deferred until these
amendments are received.
The problem of acquiring a marshal for Southlake was discussed.
Mr. Cummings and Mr. Gilbert stated that they would investigate
several prospects before the next meeting.
Frank Denton suggested looking into a hired patrol service similar
tQ the Greenville Avenue patrol in Dallas. C. M. Gordon moved
that the Council draw up a petition to see how many would sign up
on the basis of a monthly fee of around $2.00 or $2.50. It was
suggested that this service be presented as an alternate to a
police department and tax assessment. C A. Casey seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously. The Secretary was instructed
to prepare the petition.
No further business coming before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted
D. A. Perry, To Secretary
A. Gail Eubanks, Mayor