1957-01-21 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
BOARD OF GOUNCILMEN
FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS
JANUARY 21, 1957
The City Council met in a regular meeting on January 21, 1957,
at 7:30 PM, at the City Hall with the following present:
Mayor Lawson Lewis
Councilmen Janes Brodhead
John Wilsey and H. N. W.Ilon
City Man. John J. Gray
City Secy. Naomi Goodnight
Mayor Lewis called the meeting to order. Councilman Wilsey gave
the,invoeation. The minutes were then read and approved as read.
NEW COUNCILMAN
Dewayne White was sworn in as a City Councilman by Secretary Naomi
Goodnight. Mr. White was appointed by Mayor Lewis to fill the term of
Bayne Gibson, who had resigned because of a transfer from Farmers Branch.
ANNEXATION ORDINANCE, #123
The final reading of Annexation Ordinance #123 was delayed by the
Council until problems can be worked out with Carrollton and Addison on
land in the City's drainage area. A large number of property owners
attended the Council meeting to hear explanation from the Council con-
cerning the annexation of property east to Inwood Road and west to the
Trinity River.
ORDINANCE - FIRST READING
The first reading of Annexation Ordinance #12,f was accepted on a
motion by Councilman Wilsey, seconded by Councilman Brodhead. All
approved this reading at 9:20 PM. This annexation is the northeast corner
connecting Addison, Farmers Branch and Dallas.
LIFT STATION WCATTON
Manager Gray reported to the Council that negotiations were being made
with Mr. Jack Lively for property for the lift station to Dallas sewer lines.
CHANGE IN EASEMENTS.
On a motion made by Councilman Brodhead, seconded by Councilman Mallon,
the Council approved a change in the easement for the sewer line along the
Chicago-Rock Island Railroad. Instead of-crossing the Byer property
the line would cut back along the Keenan Bridge Road and across Valley
View Lane if Mrs. Dyer will not agree to sign easement papers based
on the original engineering plan.
REFUSE BQITDING PERMITS ON LOTS 4TT DELINQUENT TAXES
On a motion by Councilman Mallon, seconded by Councilman White,
the Council approved an ordinance authorizing the City Building
Inspector to refuse to insure building permits on property which has
delinquent taxes due.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
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