1958-07-14 CC Minutes1
MINUTES OF A REGULAR FETING
BOARD OF COUNCILMEN
FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS
JULY 14, 1958
The City Council convened in special session at 7:30 P14.
at the City Hall on July 14, 1958 with the following present:
Mayor Pro Tenn
Councilmen
City Manager
City Secretary
Thotaas Reeder
H. N. Mallon
John Wilsey
Oley Attebery
Don Knox
John Gray
Naomi Goodnight
Mayor Pro Tem Reeder called the meeting to order. The invoca-
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tion was brought by Councilman Wilsey.
ZONING CASE Z-9-5$
Several propery owners were present to discuss zoning case
Z-9-58. The council explained to these owners that it had just been
learned by the council that this property in question was under a
20 year residential deed restriction and could not be changed to
clinic zoning; because of the restriction.
HOLLIN REPORT
City Planner Hollin discussed the five zoning cases which will
be heard by the Council on July 2$, 1958.
O'Neal Final Estimate
The Council approved the final payment to O'Neal Const. Co. for
street improvements and storm drains in portions of Richland St. and
Bee St.
The final bill was $17,095.79.
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JUNIOR OLYMPIC DAYS PROCLAMATION
Mayor Lawson Lewis issued a proclamation concerning the Junior
Olympics at the request of the Jaycees. July 17-18 were set aside
as Junior Olympic Days in Farmers Branch.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
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CITY SECRETARY
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR M3ETING
BOARD OF COUNCILMEN
FARMERS BPANCH, TEXAS
JULY 21, 1958
The City Council met in a regular meeting on July 21, 1958 at
7:30 P.M. at the City Hall with the following present:
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilmen
City Manager
City Engineer
City Attorney
City Planner
City Secretary
Thomas Reeder
H. N. Mallon
Don Knox
Oley Atteberry
John Gray
Bob King
Louis Nichols
Bob Hollin
Naomi Goodnight
Mayor Pro Tem Reeder called the meeting to order. The
invocation was brought by Councilman Oley Atteberry. The minutes
were then read and approved.
On a motion by Councilman Mallon, duly seconded by NIr. Atteberry,
the council unanimously agreed to allow the mayor, the engineer, and
the attorney to draw up an agreement to allow Mr. Wilcox to tie a
200 ft. extension on to the City of Farmers Branch sewer line at his
own expense. This line will extend into the City of Dallas, but
Mr. Wilcox will play the City Of Farmers Branch at City of Farmers
Branch rates according to the amount of water used from City of
Dallas. This agreement is subject to approval by the council at a
later date. It was understood that the agreement would terminate
at such time as City of Dallas extended sewerage past Mr. Wilcox's
property.
On a motion by Mr. Atteberry, duly seconded by Mr. Knox, the
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council agreed to contact Cates Corporation, telling them that
the City of Farmers Branch will buy land included in proposed
Rawhide Creek Parkway as included in previous agreement with Cates,
and will pay for the land as soon as the City of Farmers Branch
bonds can be sold for that purpose.
Following a report by Mr. Atteberry concerning the tremendous
success of the Junior Olympics, the council authorized the City
Manager, Jack Gray to write a letter of commendation to Nolan
Poovey, Recreation Director, and his entire staff for the manner
in i4hich the meet was conducted.
Mr. Atteberry also suggested that it would be advisable for
the city to adopt official city colors within the next year.
The council appointed a committee of three, Mr. Knox, Mr.
Atteberry, and City Manager Gray to review furniture requirements
for the new community building.
On a motion by Mr. Mallon, duly seconded by Mr. Atteberry
the council authorized City Engineer Bob King to study the
drainage problem involved in meeting standards for the proposed
loop off new Highway 77. The cost of this study is not to exceed
300.
The council approved a letter from Mr. Powell of Uvalde Const.
Co. thereby accepting Candelwick Street. The council approved a
bill, estimate #1 from Elm F'orpt Const. Co. for $28,686.96 and an
engineering fee for Mr. Rady of 602.43.
Mr. Hollin reported on the pre-plat for the newest addition
of Johnson Park.
Mr. Molkup of Public Administration Service reported on
several important problems found in the City administration.
Mr. Sam Page reported on Civil Defense.
There being no further business the council adjourned.
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