1958-02-03 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF COUNCILMEN
FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS
FEBRUARY 3, 1958
The City Council met in a regular meeting on February 3, 1958 at 7:30 P. M-
at the City Hall, with the following present:
Mayor
Lawson Lewis
Councilmen
Thomas Reeder
H. N. Mallon
Dewayne White
Oley Attebery
Engineer
Bbb 'King
City Manager
John Gray
Acting City Secretary
Lyman Goodnight
Mayor Lewis called the meeting to order.
The invocation was brought by Rev. Joe Rand, pastor of the Covenant Presby-
terian Church. Lyman Goodnight, Director of Public Works, was acting secretary.
The minutes were read and approved after one correction. The bids on Street
Improvements for Havenhurst St., Pepperwood St. and Randy Lane will be opened at
2:00 P. M.jebruary 17, 1958 at the City Hall instead of 7:30 P. M. the same date.
SWIMMING POOL
Engineer King discussed three changes in swimming pool plans. They are;
allowances, sidewalks and piping. Councilman Mallon made a motion to accept these
changes recommended by Engineer King and award the contract to Paddock Pools of
Texas. This motion was seconded by Councilman Attebery. All approved.
RECREATION COMMITTEE REPORT
Chairman Jimmy Johnson of the recreation committee reported to the council,
the progress of the baseball field. The plans he presented included the lighting,
bleachers, a press box, dugout and concession stand.
The council instructed City Manager Gray to take bids on all the ball field
construction. The council authorized Mr. Gray to proceed with plans to hire com-
petent personnel to have charge of the future planned recreation program.
VOLUNTEER FIREMENIS REQUEST
Several volunteer firemen met with the council to discuss the firemen
getting part of their water as compensation for their services. Delbert Moore Jr.
was spokesman for the firemen. Mayor Lewis, City Manager Gray and Mr. Moore are
to work together on this matter. Manager Gray will report to the council at the
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next sleeting.
CONTRACTORS AND ENGINEER'S ESTIMATES
On a motion duly made and seconded the council authorized payments on the
following bond projects:
1. Cullum Construction Co.--$38,144.19--on the 16" water feeder main in
Spring Valley Road and Valwood Parkway and to make a new connection in
the Dallas 66" water line: Eng. Joe J. Rady Co.-fees of $801.03.
2. O'Neal Construction Co.--$5,705.54---for street improvements and atom
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drains in portions of Rifhla.nd and Bee Streets: Eng. Rady's fee of $119.82.
3. Consultant Engineering fees--Joe Rady Co.--#894.14.
The Council instructed Bob King to include in all contracts that the City of Far-
mers Branch will get all the excess dirt from construction,if the city wants it.
PLAT FILING FEE FOR SUBDIVISIONS
The plat filing fee for subdivisions was discussed. It was suggested that
an ordinance be passed on this filing fee. Regulations for such to be presented
at the next council meeting.
STREET REPAIR DEPARTMENT
The council asked Public Works Director Lyman Goodnight to hire Mr. Hi1man
Hartline to take charge of the city street repair crew for awhile.
CITY PLANNING
Bob Hollin, City planning consultant, reported to the council, the progress
of the compreaexhensive plan for the city. He discussed with the council the
layout of the new city park and recreation arl3a.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
Acting City Secret
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