1955-11-08 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
BOARD OF ALDERMEN
FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS
NOVEMBER 8, 1955
The City Council met in a regular meeting at 7:30 P. M. at the City
Hall on November 9, 1955 with the following present:
Mayor
Lawson Lewis
Aldermen
Thomas Reeder
R. J. Knight
H. N. Mallon
J. W. Culpepper
Fire Chief
R. L. Yager
Engineer
Doc Remsburg
Attorney
J. Blanchette
City Sec.
Naomi Goodnight
The minutes were read and approved.
DENNIS ROAD AND FOREST LAND DISCUSSION
Mr. Ford, Mr. Browley, Mr. Daniel and Mr. Getchey met with the Council
and discussed the possibility of Dallas disannexing the area at the
northwest section of Dennis Road and Forest Lane. They want this annexed
to Farmers Branch because of the sewer and water drainage being in our area.
These men are interested in a restricted brick home section on this property.
The Council explained that the City of Farmers Branch could not annex
any property without a petition by the owners but the Council told these-men
as soon as possible that it would be checked into.
GAS INSPECTION ORDINANCE
Mr. Louis Marshal of the Lone Star Gas Company was told by the Council
that the gas inspection ordinance would be ready the fourth Tuesday of
November, 1956.
GARBAGE SERVICE
Mr. L. G. Moorte met with the Council to discuss garbage service on a
commission basis. He is interested in purchasing a packer truck. Attorney
Blanchette was asked to check into drawing up a garbage ordinance.
ENGINFERIS ESTIMATES
On a motion by Mr. Reeder, seconded by Mr. Culpepper the engineer's
estimates and contrac%or's estimates now due were approved for payment.
Engineers #7 $4219.74
Contractors #8a $7422.10
Contractors #8b $8125.00
8" I%IN CROSSING HIGHWAY
On a motion by Mr. Mallon, seconded by Mr. Knight, the Council approved
the laying of an 8" water line crossing Highway 77 and will be called
Contractors Change Over P.
SEWER TO DALLAS
The Council held an open discussion on the sewer line that would tie into
Dallas lines.
STORAGE TANK
Mr. Remsburg discussed with the Council the proper water storage for
the city for fire protection as the city grows.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Chief R. L. Yager met with the Council to discuss the purchasing of
some fire hose for the two trucks. Mr. Yager said the Fire Department
needed 1500 feet of 2-" hose and 1200 feet of lp" hose, plus tarpolion,
siren and nozzles. The Council authorized MME': Yager to get the best buy he
can find and purchase these items.
FIREDOOR
The new firedoor estimated cost is $314.46. Mayor Lewis is to see about
purchasing this door for the fire dept.
DAY NURSERY ORDINANCE
On a motion by Mr. Reeder, seconded by Mr. Culpepper, an ordinance was
accepted by the Council on a Day Nursery on Holbrook and Valley View.
PETITION BRIM PROPERTY & KNOX STREET PROPERTY
Mrs, Jess Brin and Knox Street Construction presented a petition for annexa-
tion of their property on Webb Chapel Road south of Valley View, to the city
of Farmers Branch. On a motion by Mr. Mallon, seconded by Mr. Culpepper,
the Council accepted this petition.
CURRENT BILLS
On a motion by Mr. Reeder, seconded by Mr. Mallon, the current bills
were approved for payment.
No further business, meeting adjourned.
_j, City Secretary