1955-03-08 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
BOARD OF ALDERMEN
FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS
MARCH 8, 1955
The Council met in a regular meeting on March 8, 1955, at the
City Hall at 700 PM with the following presents
Mayor Lawson Lewis
Aldermen R. J. W§h't
J. W. Culpepper
Thomas Reeder
B. A. Marcom
H. N. Mallon
The minutes were read and approved as read.
HAWN ANNEXATION
The second reading of the Hawn property was read and approved. Motion
to annex said Tract #2 of the Hawn Property was made by Mr. Knight, and
seconded by Mr. Culpepper. This motion carried.
DAY NURSERY ON HOLBROOK
The question of a day nursery on Holbrook Drive by Mrs. H. L. Murphy
was discussed by the Zoning Commission and City Council jointly. The
Zoning Commission decided to write Mrs. Murphy a letter asking her to
secure the signatures of the residents within a two block area to the
effect that they are willing for her to operate a nursery.
CITY PARK
A motion was made by Mr. Reeder, seconded by Mr. Mallon, that the Park
Board by allowed funds to clean out the creek in the park. The motion
carried.
PUMPS FOR COOK'S BRANCH SEWER
On a motion made by Mr. Mallon, seconded by Mr. Culpepper, the Council
decided to order pumps for the new sewer line on Cook's Branch from
Fairbanks-Morse who were the lowest bidders. Motion carried.
CITY MARSHAL
A motion was made by Mr. Marcom, seconded by Mr. Culpepper to appoint
Co M. Jones;City Marshal, to fill the term of Everett Holt, who resigned.
The motion carried.
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STREET LIGHTS
Texas Power and Light Company was authorized to install more street
lights in the City, by a motion made by Mr. Mallon, seconded by Mr.
Culpepper. Unanimous approval.
CURRENT BILLS
On a motion made by Mr. Reeder, seconded by Mr. Culpepper, the current
bills were approved for payment.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
City secretary
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