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3, 1961
The City Council met in a regular meeting
Community Building at 7:30 p.m. with the
Mayor
Councilmen
City 1`4anage r
:assistant Citv
City Secretary
Councilmen Page
Manager
on July 3, 11:61 at the
follo.,ving members present:
Oley Attebery
H. J . .Mallon
John '4vi)_sey
Don Knox
J. ICI . Orman
John C. Dodson
i)orthanna :iilliams
and Hamilton were absent.
i.,iayor Atte,~ery called the meeting to order. Mr. Bourdon 0mith,
pastor of Christ Methodist Church gave the invocation.
The minutes of two special meetings, August 27, 19 60 and June 17,
were considered and approved.
COU!ja"M COMl'rISSIOOEI-~ FRANK C :O yLEY
Mr. Crowley came before the Council to discuss with them a plan con-
cerning the eight cities in Precinct I (excluding Dallas, Highland
Park and University Park). He presented each Councilman a copy of
the plan as prepared by him for discussion. This plan was based on
population and milage of County roads in each city. He explained
this was prepared so that each city would know the approximate amount
of County funds they could depend on for a calendar year and that it
is a flexile plan. After much discussion and many questions the
Mayor thanked him for coming to the meeting and commended him for
his work. The Council advised him they would make a study of his
report.
ORDINANCE TWO. 201-SPECIAL PERMIT FOR OFFICE BUILDING
Mr. Attaway, representing Mr. Alton Berry, presented a plot plan of
the Berry :wilding Annex as recommended by the Planning and zoning
Commission except for seven head-in parking spaces on the south side
of the building. After much discussion Councilman Mallon said he
would approve the head-in parking. Councilman Knox said he would
approve the head-in parking under special permit and did not believe
they would set a precedent under special permit. Councilman Wilsey
said he would be in favor of head-in parking if they would eliminate
the first head-in parking space.
Councilman Wilsey moored, approve the plot plan as presented, except
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that the east parking space of head-in parking area,being better
described as beginning at the southeast corner of the structure and
extending to the east, be deleted and the area be devoted to grass;
seconded by Councilman Knox, all ;voting "ayes". (Copy of plot plan
recorded with Ordinance No. 201 dates- 9-1-5~))
FINAL PAYMENT ON GROUND STORAGE WATER TALK (W-2)
City Manager Orman read a letter from Joe J. Rady Engineering Company
on the Standard Accident Insurance Company of Detroit, he said he
considered the company satisfactory. Mr. Nichols said he has never
heard of having two bond companies involved and if the Council does
not approve of this company they should have another.
In view of the information received from Mr. Rady, Councilman Wilsey
moved, pass resolution that final payment in the amount of $6,472.77
be authorized from funds previously allocated to rater Project NG.W-2,
seconded by Councilman Knox, all voting "ayes".
FINAL PAYMENT ON WATER PUMP STATION (W-4)
Upon a motion by Councilman Knox, seconded by Councilman Wilsey, all
voting "ayes" a resolution was passed that the project be accepted
and the City Manager be authorized to make final payment in the amount
of $1,363.14 from funds previously allocated to eater Project No. itd-4.
PROPOSED BOND PROGRAM
Mr. Bob King, Joe J. Rady Company, presented several copies of esti-
mates as prepared by the company for issues in the proposed bond pro-
gram. Mayor Attebery urged the Councilmen to study this brochure as
soon as possible so that it can be given to the Bond Committee for
their study and recommendation.
BROCHURE OF CITY OF FARRIERS BRANCH
Mayor Attebery said he would like to make a brochure- just a little
better than those of most other cities. He said Texas Power and
Light Company has already offered to help and others have expressed
interest. Councilman Knox moved a resolution be passed transferring
$300 from General Fund Reserve to Account No. 1 C--20 and providing
such fund for the brochure, seconded by Councilman Mallon, all voting
°'ayes".
RESOLUTION 00 POPULATION
Upon a motion by Councilman Mallon, seconded by Councilman Knox, all
voting "ayes", a resolution was passed requesting the Texas Highway
Department to place the population figure of 16,302 on the highway
entrances to the City of Farmers Branch.
CHANGING NAME OF DENNIS ROAD TO JOe JY LA14E
Upon a request by the City of Carrollton the Council was unanimous
in agreeing to change the name of Dennis Road to Josey Lane from Val-
wood Parkway north. The City Manager was instructed to rename Josey
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Lane from Valley View Lane north with a new name.
ACCEPT IUR. DAVE FIANN'QM S RESIGNATION
The City Manager read a letter from Mr. Hannum resigning from the
City Planning and zoning Commission, necessitated because of very
pressing busincso matters which will prohibit his being activ-.
Councilman Knox moved Mr. Hannum's resignation be accepted with re-
gret, seconder: by Councilman Wilsey, all voting "ayes".
AUDITOR FOR 11;50-1151 AUDI`'
Upon a motion by Councilman Mall-on, seconded by Councilman Wilsey,
all voting "ayes", Smith, Raines and GriffEa-th wer:: employed as
auditors for the 1150-1'~;'G1 fiscal year.
LEGISLATURE TO DISANNEn LAND
Mayor 2= ttebery read a letter written by
Parkhouse asking him to do all possible
worming out the city limit line between
His suggestion was to pass legislature
Lion of 5,000 or more to disannex land.
the City Attorney to Si~nator
to help Farmers ";ranch in
Farmers Branch and Addison.
allowing cities with popula-
RETIREMENT PROGRIUA
Mayor Dittebery appointed Councilmen Hamilton and Page to investigate
a retirement plan for City employees.
Adjournment.
Dorthanna Williams, City Secretary
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