1957-06-03 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
BOARD OF COUNCILMEN
FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS
JUNE 3, 1957
The City Council met in a regular meeting on June 3, 1957, at City
Hall with the following presents
Mayor
Councilmen
City Mgr.
City Secy.
Lawson Lewis
H. N. Mallon
Dewayne White
Janes Brodhead
John Wilsey
John Gray
Naomi Goodnight
Councilman Reeder was absent.
The invocation was brought by Rev. Bourdon Smith, Pastor of Christ
Methodist Church.
The minutes were then read and approved as read.
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SHOPPING CENTER ON VALLEY VIEW
Mr. W. W. Caruth and H. L. McQueen were present to discuss the future
of the shopping center on Valley View Lane. Councilman Mallon explained that
the Council had not been properly informed on this center. Mr. Caruth and
Mr. McQueen had a site plan to give to the Planning & Zoning Commission.
HUMBLE OIL CO.
Mr. Niland of Humble Oil Company public relations, spoke to the Council
and discussed the Humble Oil Station on Valley View Lane.
No work is to progress on this until further notice.
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CHANNEL IN VALWOOD
The channel containing the sewer lines and mains are continuing to wash
out,exposing the broken trunk line. Bob King, engineer for Joe Rady Company,
is checking this along with members of the Cato Corporation.
DOG LEASE LAW
The dog ordinance was discussed and on a motion by Coucilman Mallon,
seconded by Councilman White, the Council authorized City Manager Gray to
distribute a sample ballot or opinion poll to the people. Anyone living here
could cast a ballot. The ballots would be mailed to all who appeared on the
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Water Department mailing list. There would be a two (2) week time period,
ending June 17, 1957.
PARK PROPERTY
Mayor Lewis appointed Councilman White to head a committee to check on
the park property. Councilman Wilsey was appointed to help Councilman
White, who were to get their own committee from citizens in town interested
in parks.
ENGINEER & CONTRACTOR ESTIMATES
On a motion by Councilman Brodhead, seconded by Councilman Wilsey, the
Council approved for payment the following:
Contractor's Estimate - $130887.70
Engineer's Estimate - 674.48
Disaster Report
The Civil Defense Disaster Commission notified Mayor Lewis they would
pay $560.78 toward our storm damages and mesquito control.
CURRENT BILLS
After all invoices were checked, the Council approved payment of the
THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION FOR THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS
FOR THE YEAR 19579 MET ON MAY 149 1957.
current BOARD OF bills on a EQUALIZATION motion by MEETING Councilman Mallon, seconded by Council Wilsey.
THOSE PRESENT WERE AS FOLLOWS
GEORGE E. HIXON CHAIRMAN
ROBERT H. LANGDON MEMBER
EDWIN F. MUSSELMAN MEMBER
DON E. LONGSHORE ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR
H. T. MALLON DEPUTY ASSESSOR
THERE WERE NO PROPERTY OWNERS APPEARING BEFORE THE BOARD DURING
THE PERIOD SET ASIDE FOR HEARINGS.
Don E. Longshore
Secretary-Ex-officio
Board of Equalization
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 PM.
City Secretary
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