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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS
January 9, 1961
The City Council convened in a regular meeting on January 9, 1961
at the Community Building at 7:30 p.m. with the following members
present:
Mayor
Councilmen
City Manager
Assistant City
City Secretary
Councilman Page
Manager
was absent.
Oley Attebery
H. N. Mallon
John Wilsey
Don Knox
Bill Hamilton
J. M. Orman
John C. Dodson
Dorthanna Williams
Mayor Attebery called the meeting to order. Mr. Jack Ramsey, pastor
of Covenant Presbyterian Church gave the invocation.
The minutes of a regular meeting on December 19, 1960, were considered
and approved.
REPORT ON ANNUAL AUDIT
Mr. Brud Smith, auditor for the City, was present to make a report
on the audit just completed for the fiscal year ending September 30,
1960. Councilman Wilsey asked Mr. Smith to give them his overall
opinion. Mr. Smith said he was very pleased with the records. Last
year he wrote a letter on things he would like to see done and was
surprised that so many of them had been accomplished, also, the sug-
gestions made this year have already been put into effect. The Council-
men expressed their satisfaction of the report and work being done
under the City Manager's leadership.
APPROVE PAYMENT TO AUDITOR
City Manager Orman explained that a statement for $2,250 had been
received from the auditor and he recommended this amount be paid.
The work has been completed to his satisfaction. Councilman Knox
moved that $2,250 be paid to Mr. Smith for the audit, seconded by
Councilman Wilsey, passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 271-STREET PROJECT NO. 4
Upon a motion by Councilman Wilsey, seconded by Councilman Mallon
and passed unanimously an ordinance was passed appropriating $16,000
Valwood Parkway. Caption of the Ordinance reads as follows:
AN ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH THE BALANCE DUE THE COUNTY
OF DALLAS ON STREET PROJECT NO. 4; APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR FROM THE STORM SEWER BOND FUND UNAPPROPRIATED
SURPLUS; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO THE COUNTY.
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DATE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON HOSPITAL PROPOSAL
Saturday, January 28, 1961 was set as the date for the Public Hearing
on the proposed hospital site.
AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE
City Manager Orman led a discussion on the responsibility of the City's
carrying liability insurance on employees while operating City owned
vehicles. After a short discussion Councilman Knox moved the City
carry liability insurance on the employees of the City, seconded by
Councilman Hamilton, all voting "ayes".
DELINQUENT WATER ACCOUNTS
City Manager Orman explained the collection of water bills has fallen
below normal. He explained a more severe procedure of collecting and
told the Council he was sure some of them would be getting calls and
wanted them to have an understanding of what was being done. The
Council was in favor of this new procedure of collecting delinquent
water bills and assured Mr. Orman they would back him up in enforcing
it.
IMPROVE FARMERS BRANCH LANE
A discussion was held on improving Farmers Branch Lane between Tom
Field Road and Dennis Road. Mr. Orman said he would talk with the
Director of Public Works and see what the City can do to improve the
street, at least temporarily.
CORPORATION COURT PROCEDURE
City Manager Orman reported that Attorney Bob Baker attended the last
Corporation Court session and reports are that the Court procedure
was greatly improved. Forms have been prepared that will show any
previous record and these will be stapled to the violation ticket.
PURCHASE OF TWO LOTS ADJACENT TO WATERWORTH PARK
There as a discussion of purchasing two lots adjacent to Waterworth
Park, owned by Dalco Company. City Manager Orman reported a letter
had been written to Mr. Gerald Pointer and inquiries had been made
as to cost, availibility, etc. They should have this information by
the next meeting.
Adjournment.
C
Dorthanna Williams, City Secretary
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