1958-10-06 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF COUNCILMEN
FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS
OCTOBER 6, 1958
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The City Council convened in a regular meeting on October 6, 1958 at
the Community Building at 7:30 P.M. with the following present:
Mayor Pro-Tem
Councilmen
City Manager
City Planner
City Attorney
Administrative Aide
City Secretary
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Thomas Reeder
John Wilsey
Don Knox
Neil Mallon
John J. Gray
Bob Hollin
Louis Nichols
Bill Mallery
Dorthanna Williams
Mayor Pro-Tem Thomas Reeder called the meeting to order. Rev. Richard
Perry - Invocation
ORDINANCE 159
Councilman Knox moved, duly seconded by Councilman Mallon we sell
$315,000 Revenue Bonds. R.A.Underwood & co., Inc., Investment Securities.
Passed Unanimously.
ORDINANCE 160
Councilman Mallon moved, duly seconded by Councilman Wilsey we sell
$25,000 Park Bonds. R.A.Underwood & co.,Inc., Passed Unanimously.
ORDINANCE 161
Councilman Mallon moved, duly seconded by Councilman Knox we sell
$247,000 Other Tax Bonds, R.A.Underwood & co.,Inc., Passed Unan.
CARROLLTON BOUNDARY DISPUTE
Resolved to let Attorney Nichols negotiate compromise settlement with
Carrollton and to postpone October 19, 1958 trial until attempt has
been made - Report back to council.
WHISENHUNT EASEMENT
Attorney Nichols reported Whisenhunt would not agree to easement.
Engineer King reported we could go around it. Councilman Mallon moved,
duly seconded by Councilman Wilsey that Attorney Nichols proceed with
negotiations with Whisenhunt and if necessary to initiate condemnation
proceedings while at the same time begin negotiations with Trustee of
adjacent property to secure easement.
DENNIS ROAD IMPROVEMENT
Meeting arranged with County Commissioner Lynn Lawther for October 10,
7:30 P. M.
ORDINANCE 162
Councilman Wilsey moved, duly seconded by Councilman Mallon, abandonment
of utility easements between Lots 19 and 20, Block A, Chapel Hill Addition
No. 2. Passed Unan.
RESOLUTION ON PETERS COLONY MONUMENT
Councilman Mallon moved, duly seconded by Councilman Knox, we accept
custody of Marker, located on William Dodson Parkway at Valley View
Lane. Passed Unan.
BIDS
Bids presented on Water Mains for Brookhollow & Sunbeck Circle. Contract
was awarded to R. S. Dickerson Company, in the amount of $30,657.15.
BOUNDARY BETWEEN FARMERS BRANCH & DALLAS
Attorney advised we get resolutions from Council of Dallas and Farmers
Branch setting boundary by new expressway. Asked that Dallas and Farmers
Branch share equally in survey for approximately 4 miles, expecting to
be reimbursed by State Highway Department at time they will normally make
survey.
H. D. LEWIS ADDITION
Planner Bob Hollin presented plan by H. D. Lewis asking for 60' lots and
a park in lieu of 70' lots. This idea was only offered for discussion.
Council was not in favor of it.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION
City Manager, John J. Gray's letter of resignation was read by Mayor
Pro-Tem Thomas Reeder, and accepted by the Council. Councilman Mallon
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moved that a committee of the council be authorized to draw up a
letter
of appreciation to Mr. Gray
for his services to
the City of
Farmers
Branch. Councilman Wilsey
seconded the motion
which passed
the council unanimously. Councilman Mallon also moved that Mr. Gray
receive compensation by the city through October 31, 1958. Mr. Wilsey
offered a second and the motion was carried by the council with unan-
imous approval.
NEW APPOINTMENT
Councilman Knox moved, duly seconded by Councilman Wilsey to appoint
Mr. J. M. Orman City Manager of Farmers Branch effective October 13,
1958. Salary set at $800 per month. Motion carried.
PARK MONUMENT
Mr. Vernon Simmons, representing Men's Club of Christ Methodist Church
presented
suggestions
for
monument for
Donald H.
Showman Memorial Park.
Mr. Gray was requested
to
ask through
the paper
for ideas and sugges-
tions from citizens throughout Farmers Branch.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
City Secretary
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