1958-06-02 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF COUNCILMEN
FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS
JUNE 2, 1958
The city council met in a regular meeting on June 2 at City Hall at
7:30 P.M. with the following present:
Mayor Lawson Lewis
Councilmen Thomas Reeder
H. N. Mallon
John Wilsey
Donald Knox
Engineer Bob King
City Planner Bob Hollin
Planning & Zoning Chairman George Hixon
Mayor Lewis called the meeting to order. The invocation was brought
by Reverand Robert Vreteau, of the Mary Immaculate Catholic Church.
The minutes were read and approved as read.
JUDO, OATH OF OFFICE
Howard Law, the new corporation court judge, was given the oath of
office by secretary Goodnight. He will serve one year.
BIDS ON TRUNK SEWER
Engineer Bob King read the tabulation of bids on the Farmers Branch
trunk sewer. Ed Farrow of Elm Fork Construction Co. was low bidder in the
amount of $185,760.52. The council agreed to leave the least important
portion of this trunk line to the last if necessary after a close study
of the financial situation. Councilman Mallon then made, the motion to
accept Mr. Farrow's bid. Councilman Wilsey seconded this motion. All
approved.
RECREATION PROGRAM
Mr. Nolan Poovey, Recreation Director and several managers of the
different ball clubs met with the Council to discuss the arrangements of
playing on the new ball field and what nights each would play. After a
lengthy discussion the council agreed that (1) Nolan Poovey would act as
commissioner of this league (2) that there would be one set of rules (3)
there would be four managers (4) no complaints would go to the Dallas
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League but all complaints would go direct to the Commissioner and be
settled by combined action of the managers with the Advisory Commission
on a majority vote. The commissioner will report to the Council at
each meeting.
PERMIT FOR CHURCH TENT
Reverand Cross of the Farmers Branch Baptist Temple on Valley View
asked permission to erect a tent 181 X 301 for a summer revival. The
council on a motion duly made and seconded agreed to this permit with a
condition that no complaints come from the citizens around that area.
BIDS ON STATION WAGON
Vandergriff Chevrolet Co. of Carrollton was low bidder on a 1958
Chevrolet Station Wagon. The bid was $1,933.85. This vehicle will be
used in the park department until the fall, then it will become an emer-
gency unit for the Fire Department. Councilman Mallon made the motion to
purchase this station wagon at Vandergriff's bid. Councilman Reeder
seconded this motion. All approved.
CONTRACTOR'S & ENGINEERS ESTIMATES
The following contractors and engineer's estimates were approved
for payment on a motion duly made and seconded:
Cullum Construction Co. 16" Water Feeder Main $10,149.46
O'Neal Construction Co. Street Improvement &
Storm Drains in Portion
of Richland & Bee St. 122213,08
Uvalde Construction Co, Street Improvements and
Stoma Drains in portions
of Havenhurst, Pepperwood
and Randy 3,740.87
R. S. Dickerson Const. Co. 30" Trunk Sewer across
U. S. Highway 77 7,167.75
Joe J. Rady Co. Engineering 2,048.20
PADDOCK OF TEXAS
Statements from Paddock Engineering Co. of Texas in the amount of
$7,522.47 and $3,806.75 on the swimming pool were approved for payment on
a motion duly made and seconded.
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BOARD OF ELECTRICPI EXAMINERS
The council appointed the following men to serve as a Board
of Electrical Examiners:
Oran Good - Licensed Electrical Contractor
Edward Brant - Electrical trade
Howard Johnson & Bill Groce - General Public
R. L. Yager - Fire Department
Bill Pool - Texas Power & Light Representative
OFFICIAL PARK OPENING
The council changed the official opening date of the Donald H.
Shouman Memorial Park from June 14, to June 21 on a motion by Councilman
Wilsey, seconded by Councilman Knox.
STEINBERG TRANSFER TO FIRE DEPARTMENT
The council approved on a motion duly made and seconded Luke Steinberg's
transfer from the Police Department to the Fire Department with vacation
pay so Mr. Steinberg could start his 6 weeks training period immediately.
CITY PLANNER REPORT
Mr. Bob Hollin, City Planner, reported to the council on the following:
1. Review Zoning Case Z-9-58
2. Review of Plan Commission's recommendations on alleys.
3. Discussion on standards, proceedures and requirement review.
4. Policy discussion pertaining to paving participation on pri-
maries.
a. escrow money
b. type of escrow
c. agreement on cost
d. who keeps escrow
5. Progress report on planning activities.
After hearing Mr. Hollin's report the council set a special meeting
on June 30, 1958 for a public hearing on zoning case 2-9-58
PAINTING OF OLD GUN CLUB BUILDING
The council decided, after discussion, not to paint the brick at the
old Gun Club building, which will now be a recreation center in the park.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
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