1959-12-12
IIJ TUTnS OF THE REGULAR 10EETI„TG OF THE
TOW NT COUNCT-11, TOVI OF SOTITT'LAKE, TEXI;S, DEC., 1959
Pursuant to the call of the Ma,
yor and to notice given to all members
of the Town Council, stating time, place, and purpose of the meeting,
the regular meeting of the Town Council of Southlake, Texas, was
held December 12, 1959, at the Carroll School. The following members
were present constituting a quorum:
Mayor John M. Stevenson
Councilmen J. J. Carlile
L. A. Casey
W. C. Cummings
C. rI. Gordon
Also present were Marshal Keller Austin, 11r. John Quinn, IvIr. Frank
Denton, VIr. Brenske, and an associate of Mir. Gleeson, Mir. Benjamin
McClure.
The meeting was called to order at 2:05 p.m. by the Mayor. The Secretary
read the minutes of the November Council meeting which were approved
with corrections.
The Mayor asked Mir. McClure to investigate state laws about the setting
of grass fires and, if necessary, to write an ordinance with a penalty
for setting grass fires with destructive purposes, also a penalty
for the throwing of trash near the highway.
Mr. Brenske's proposal to extend his bread corporation was discussed
by the Council. He was given permission to take out a building permit.
The Council discussed Southlake's having a truck with a water tank
for grass fires. Marshal Austin was asked to look into the matter.
On motion of Mr. Casey, the Council voted unanimously to give a check
for $10 to Miss Judy Cummings in appreciation of her services as
secretary.
A franchise for the Tri County REA was considered. 11r. Gordon moved
that "whereas it appears that a considerable number of the citizens
of the Town of Southlake are desirous of continuing to receive service
from the Tri County REA and would likely create a condition of unrest
and dissatisfaction in case of failure to grant to the Tri County
Co-op a franchise to operate in the Town of Southlake$ therefore
be it resolved that a franchise be granted, and that an agreement,
satisfactory to the Town of Southlake and the Tri County Co-op be
prepared for approval and execution by the Town of Southlake."
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The resolution was seconded by Mr. Casey and adopted unanimously.
A letter from Councilman Gus T. Halbert was read casting his vote
to allow the franchise for the REA. Mr. Carlile was asked to rret
a revised franchise showing the areas of operation of the Tri County
Co-op.
A discussion of enforcement of t?he building code was held.
On motion of Mr. Gordon the Cou.0cil voted to contribute $100 to the
Grapevine Fire Department, and on motion of Mr. Casey to give $50
to the Carroll School P. T. A. for the year 1959.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Judy Stinson, Secretary
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APPROVED: John 1. Stevenson, Mayor