1956-11-12
CrLL T k'TING - Nov. 12, 1956
TON COU ~CIL OF T111 TOT T1 OF SOU TI4L `KF, T? ;nS
Pursuant to call of the lileyor and to notice given to all members
of the Town Council, stating the time, place and purpose of the
meeting, a Called Meeting of the Toiirri Council, Southlake, Texas,
-ras held P'ondat-, Nove -mber 12, 1956, at 8 p.m., at the Carroll
School. Following, members were present, constituting a. quorum:
T" ayor A. Gail T ubenks
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Aldermen: ~ C. Cummings
R. G. Lyford
C. ik=. Gordon
John T . uinn
Lee Yantis
I eyor Eubanks called the meetin7 to order. The Ki.nutes of the
previous meeting were a.nproved as read. There were no bills,
I" letters, or other conmunications to be discussed.
4W The I"ayor stated that among; other business to be considered was
adopting the "Granevine Suez" as the official nubli cation of the
sown of Southlake, Texas. Akn ordJ.Y1.j.ncc entitled "..II I.~~ILL.i li?CE
'VDU `,'ING THE *GF~.!~ i Tl:~ U~1* ~ l..: OF
F'Ti~I1}I F'UFLICn~'IO?q OF THE
TO'a°iv OF ;..U a'I L`!LK1,, was introduced and read in full. On.
motion of R. G. Lyford, seconde(= by J. F. uinn, said ordinance
was passed unanimously anda~donted. (O " 1{CF; Flo.2)
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„ The I{ayor stated that the next business to be considered was the
annexation of the A. G. uba,_nks pronerty. An ordinance entitled
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TIGU7OUiT~To THT' TO N OF , `OUT11,.a~1 ':T i i E r. P _Ot~TI I°T~ s11JU ART A
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PI G N-~l i' 'N T:F L'irt~ IY: .i~tT' t1
has introduced. On motion of R. G. Lyford., seconded by C.
p ClummingsA said ordinance was passed unanimously and ad.onted.
(ORLI N ANCE No. 3)
Ordinance iaumber four , entitled "AN i; I°t ^ I'Cr`: GRI ~~TI',~G TO TF'.X~iS
i't r FL l f; I.,ICrIT CO ' Y, ITS aUCC SSOFS r ASSIGNS t
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LIGHT, HI.K,'.T A`,J13 P O k ; F: F' F +St
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~ iCt' iST'rr we. S ii'zt1'oQ~'t..GPd and read in full
The i,eyor asked for discussion regarding this Franchise. 1{1r. fir. S.
s, District i"anarver of Texas Power a..nd Li,'ht Company, Irving,
Texas, expla inFd the various conditions of this Frenchise (See
it- i l C a RI''s 0 s' t ZA t1`i'f : S OF C. ALL T I r 0 F TI' `l TO` I~ C OUT.„C IL OF Tl ,
TOI:W OF SOUTHL,~K TEXAS attached. hereto - n epared by the Texas
Poorer and Lirrht Company). This Ordinance as pro osed to be
effective for a period of fifty years, ef.'fective 'Novem~er 1, 1956.
On motion of W. Lee, Ya ntis, seconded by rt, E%. Gummings, this ordinance
was passed unanimously and adopted. (ORDSTJUbCF Pao. 4)
The next ordinance, entitled ".AN OR .I Nl" NCL PP IOVI']G CIE= .THIN RnTF
CT ~:F;UL''S r'IL=f 3' T {V'.?tS POT L'R r.T.r1 LIGr"I' CUTT'j ;;Y 114 TH I'G''1j GT
;OUii]I~'.K T' tt,°_~, IL L ? z;0VIT-TG CONDITIO: s; li 'Il DT ? ; r'ICH SUCH Rt'.Tr'.
CFH7IiULI:.S I=_ Y 31 Cr:, ita L, 1 0I~I~N 1 , Ai a vD. I~ 0IR "ITHD~ A . 4 was
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introduced. The Mayor called for discussion. On motion of
C. M. Gordon, seconded by Lee Yantis, said ordinance was
p ssed unanimously end adopted. (ORDI^i ' ACE No. 5)
Tike I• ayor called for the Secreta2:7,-Treasurer's renort. Ilo r e-curt. '
He also called for the ToTvrn I,"arshall's report. Ito report, '
Under new business, Tr. R. G. Lyford esked if the Toi~m of Southlake
should solicit a te1 en?-_one franc;^i se. TT F Attorney, George P.
Gleeson, said that 1 r Would notify the :,out'hwestern :states TFleohone
Comnany, Broitimwood, Texas, in this rep-ard. He stated that Mr. `'illiam
P. Fslinger, Irving, Texas, is the D7 _strict, T'a,na._mFr of ^,outh~-.=e stern
States Trl(:-ohone Co -pany.
The Mayor announced that NTr. Bill Yancey of GranFvine, Texas, has
offered his Veult for the storage of pa-Ders for the Tarn of Southl_ake.
The I1<
yor su7 ested that a letter be fnrritten thanking the Texas
Pourer and Light Corr any for their interest and their valuable
assistance in our behalf.
No furt1 er business comingbefore the meeting, it was moved by
PL. G. Lyford that themeeting be adjourned, seconded by C. I.T. Cordon.
f~ eeting ac journed.
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EXCERPT OF MINUTES OF CALLED MEETING OF THE
TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
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Pursuant to call of the Mayor and to notice duly given to all members
of the Town Council, stating the time, place and purpose of the meeting, a
Called Meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Southlake, Texas, was held
Monday, November 12, 1956s at 8 p.m., at their regular meeting place. The
following members were present, constituting a quorum:
Mayor A. Gail Eubanks
Aldermen: W. C. Cummings
R. G. Lyford
C. XL. Gordon
John E. Quinn
W. Lee Yantis
Dolores A. Quinn, Secretary, acted as secretary of the meeting.
Mayor Eubanks presided over the meeting and stated that anwng other business
to be considered was the granting of a franchise to Texas Power & Light Company.
Thereupon an ordinance entitled, "AIN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO TEXAS POWER &
LIGHT COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, AN ELECTRIC LIGHT, HEAT AND POWER
FRANCHISE", was introduced and read fl:ll, and on motion of Alderman W. Lee
Yantis, and seconded by Alderman W E. Cummings, said ordinance was finally passed
and adopted, the vote thereon being ~animous in favor of said ordinance.
Mayor Eubanks signed and approved said ordinance and it was ordered
that the same be recorded and the same is recorded in words and figures as follows:
ORDINANCE No. 4
"AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO TEXAS POWER & LIGHT COMPANY,
ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, AN ELECTRIC LIGHT, HEAT
AND POWER FRANCHISE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SQUTHLAKE, TEXAS:
Section 1: That there is hereby granted to Texas Power & Light Company,
its successors and assigns (herein called the Grantee"), the right, privilege
and franchise until November 1, 2006, to construct, maintain and operate in the
present and future streets, alleys, and public places of the Town of Southlake,
Texas, and its successors, electric light and power lines, with all necessary
or desirable appurtenances (including underground conduits, poles, wires, trans-
mission 13.nes and other structures and telephone wires for its own use), for
the purpose of supplying electricity to the said Town, the inhabitants thereof,
and persons and corporations beyond the limits thereof, for light, heat, power
and other purposes.
Section 2: Poles, structures and other appurtenances shall be so erected
and maintained as not tD interfere unreasonably with traffic over streets and
alleys. The location of all poles, conduits and.other structures shall be fixed
under the supervision of the street and alley connittee of the Town of Southlake,
or the successors to the duties of that committee, but not so as to interfere
unreasonably with the proper operation of said lines.
Section 3: The service furnished hereunder to said Town and its inhabit-
tants shall be first class in all respects considering all circumstances, and shall
be subject to such reasonable rules and regulations as the Grantee many make from
time to time. The Grantee may require reasonable security for the payment of its
bills.
Section 4: The Grantee shall hold the Town harmless from all expense or
liability for any act or neglect of the Grantee hereunder.
Section 5: That on acceptance of this franchise by Texas Power & Light
Company, it shall pV to the Town of Southlake, the sum of TWO HUNDRED FIFTY
($250.00) DOLLARS as street rental for twelve (12) months succeeding November 1,
1956, and on November 1, 1957, and annually thereafter on November 1 of each
succeeding year for the life of this franchise, Texas Power & Light Company,
its successors and assigns, shall pay to the Town of Southlake a sum equal to
two per cent (2%) of its gross revenue received from the sale of electric energy
by said CoVany from its residential and commercial business conducted within
the corporate limits of said Town for the preceding twelve months ending
August 31, in full payment for the privilege of using and occupying the streets,
highways, easements, alleys, parks, and other public places in the Town of South-
lake, whether as rental, supervision and inspection charges, or otherwise, for
twelve months succeeding November lot of year in which pWment is made. This
paymentaball be in lieu of arr other tax or increased rate of tax or other
imposition, assessment, or charges, except ad valorem taxes.
Section 6: The Grantee shall file its written acceptance of this fran-
chise within sixty (60) days after its passage and approval.
Section 7: This franchise is not exclusive, and nothing herein contained
shall be construed so as to prevent the Town from granting other like or similar
rights and privileges to any other person, firm or corporation.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 12 day of November, 1956.
(Signed) A. Gail Eubanks
ATTEST: Mayor
(Signed) Dolores A. Quinn
Town ecre
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No further business coming before the meeting, the meeting was
adjourned.
Town Secretary, o the
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Southlake, Texas
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ORDIMARCR NO. 2
AN ORDINAR'CR ADOPTING THE *G1kAPRVM_ g2"9
AS TSR OFFICIAL PUtALXCA.TXON OF TRR TtlMR
OF BOUTHLAICS, TsXAS
BE IT ORDAXWED BY "tTIHZ BOARD OF ALDXPM= OF T"HR TOWN OF
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THAT OGRAPMWZ *WON, a weekly newspaper published
by Mrs. X. X. Keeling, Grapevine, Tea&*, be mod is boreby doolarod
to be the official publication ter the Town of Southlako, Taxes,
for the publication of legal and other notices, ordinances, rules
and rogVlations promulgated and adopted by the board of Aldornon
of the own of Southlake. Texas.
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T11I3 ordinance shall booowe effective and be in full
force and effoot upon its adoption.
ADOrM this 12th day of Newombor, A. D. 1956,
A~'pR OVSI t
MAYOR
ATTERTt
TOWN SRCFWARY
Southlake, Texas
SPECIAL l P;TI dG OF THE BOARD - T O1~DAY, PTov. 111 1956
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' ORDINANCE NO. It
AM ORDINANCE GRANTING TO TEXAS POWSR
i LIGHT COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND
ASSIGNS. AN SLECT'RIC LIGHT. BEAT AND
POWER rRANCNISE.
B$ IT ORDAINISD BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF Tilt TOUN OF SOUTELLAKE.
TICXAS:
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SECTION It That there is hereby granted to Texas Power &
Light Company, its successors and assigns (herein called the
*Grootee$)* the right, privilege and franchise until November 1.
IS.O.(,2006. to construct. maintain and operate in the present and future
streets, alleys and public places of the Town of Southloke. Texas.
and its successors, electric light and power lines, with all
necessary or desirable appurtenances (including underground conduits.
Poles, wires, transmission lines and other struvturr4 and telephone
wires for its own use), for the purpose of supplying elsotricity to
the said 's'own, the inhabitants thereof, and persons end corporations
beyond the limits thereof, for light, heats, power and other purposes.
SECTION 2s Poles. structures and other appurtenances shall be
so oreotad and maintained as not t4 interfere unreasonable with
traffic over streets and alleys. The location of ail poles, con-
duits and other structures shall be fix" under the supervision
of the street and alley committee of the Town of Southiake, or the
4 successors to the duties of that committee, but not so as to inter-
fare unreasonable with the proper operation of said lines.
SECTION 3! The service furnished hereunder to said Town and
its inhabitants shall~be first class in all respects considering all
circumstances* and shall be subject to such reasonable rules and
regulations as the Grantee way make from time to tiers. The Grantee
may require reasonable sec+}rity for the payment of its bins.
S$C'oN 4s The Grantee shall hold the Town harmless from all
expense or liability for any act or neglect of the Grantee hereunder.
I, SECTION Ss That on acceptance of this franchise by Texas
Power d Light Company& it shah pay to the Town of Southiskes the
sun of TWO iWNDRSD !INTY ($250.00) DOLLARS as street rental for
twelve (12) months succesding November 1. 1956, and November 1,
" 19570 and annually thereaft on November l of each succeeding
A year for the life of this f anchise. Texas Power & Light Company,
its successors and assigns. shall pay to the Town of Southloke a
sure equal to two per cent ( ) of its gross revenue received from
lot the sale of electric energy y said Company from its residential
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~Town Secretary of the
Town of Southlake, Texas, duly qualified, do hereby eortily
that the attached and foregoing copy of erdinonoe entitled,
"AS ORDIVANCR GRANTING TO TBXAS POWSP A LIGHT COMPANY, ITS
SUCCZSSORS AND ASSIGNS. AN ILLECTRIC LIQW, HEAT AND P042R FRAU-
CRIS=", was passed and approved at a Called Meeting of the Town
Council of the Town of Soutblake on the 12 day of Novenbor, 1936.
HIVES UNDER MY BARS? AND SEAL of the Town of Southlako, Texas,
this the day of xevomber. 1936.
Town Secretary', Town Of
Southlake. Taxes.
(SEAL)
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ZOO r=-er-c e o - u is an asw oe
Regulations# and the approval of same by the Town Councils in
the •narr *r berein provided, *ball constitute notice to the
consuurers of oloctrioityl within the Towns of the availability
and application of such state Schedules and Service Regulations.
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ORDINASCR NO. ~
An Ordinance approving certain Nato Schodules filed by Texas
Power & Light Company in the Town of. Southlake Texas,, and
providing conditions under which such Rate Schedules may be
*hangeds modifiod.s amended or witbdrawns
BE IT ORDAINED SY THE TOWN COVXCIL OF THE TOWN OF
SOUTHx.AKR O T AS s
SZCTION 1s That Texas Power & Light Company# having
filed on the 12 day of Novembers 1936# its Rato Sook Yo. C-36-12s
containing a sot of electric Flats Schedules and the Service '
Regulations referred to thesreins with the Tewn Seeretarya the
same are hereby approved as the Schedules of Ratoounder which
said Company is authorized to collect obarges from its customers
' for the sale of electric poser and energywithin the corporate
limits of the Town until such time as said Rate debodules and
Service Regulations may be changods modifiedf anondcd` or with-
r drawag as provided in the next succeeding Section heroofs
SECTIOR 2s Should Texas Power & Light Company, its
successors or ass:gnss desire to put in effect within the Town
a new Rate Sehodule or new Service Regulations or to change any
~oxisting late Schedule or Service Regulation# or to withdraw the
samos it shall file with the Town Secretary such now of changed
Rate Schedules and Service Regulations or notice of withdrawal
of any existing Rate Schedule or Service Regulations and unless
the Town suspend or disapprove the saw within thirty (34) days
from the tiara of such filing or notice of withdrawals the new
or changed Rate Schedule or Service Regulation or withdrawal
of an existing Mate Schedule of Service Regulation shall be in
effect from date of filings and thereafter until +ahongods as
herein provided.
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SSCT10h 9s It shall be unlawful for Texas sower d Light
Company to charge any Rate or put into effect any Sirvies Regula-
tion not fixed or approved by the Tower Councils in the manner
herein provided.
SECTION 41 The filing of tho Rate Schedules and Service
Regulations and the approval of same by the Town Councils in
the manner herein providodg shall constitute notice to the
consumers of electricity# within the Towns of the availability
and application of such Rate Schedules and Service Regulations.
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SECTION 51 This Ordinance shall take effect and be in
full force and effect from and after the date of its passage and f
approval by the Mayor.
PASSED AND APPROM at a Called Meeting of the Town
Council of the Town of Southl&kop T*xase this the it day of "
Xoveaber g 1936. °
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