1956-08-30 CC Minutes1
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS
AUGUST 30, 1956
The City Council met at 7130 P. M. at the City Hall on August 30,
1956 with the following present:
Mayor
Aldermen
City Adminis.
City Secretary
Lawson Lewis
Thomas Reeder
H. N. Mallon
Janes Brodhead
John Wilsey
Jack Gray
Naomi Goodnight
The meeting was opened by a prayer led by Alderman Wilsey.
The minutes were read and approved as read.
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INSURANCE REPORT
Mr. Bob Langdon reported to the Council that the city was carrying
unnessary liability insurance on the city equipment. Alderman Brodhead
made a motion to drop this liability insurance. This motion was seconded
by Alderman Mallon. All approved.
ADVISORY INSURA BOARD
Mr. Langdon discussed with the Council the adoption of an Advisory
Insurance Board. He recommended four things as follows
1.MUST HOLD A VALID FIRE AND CASUALTY RECORDING AGENTS LICENSE
ISSUED BY THE STATE OF TEXAS.
2.MUST REPRESENT LICENSED STOCK COMPANIES AUTHORIZED TO DO
BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF TEXAS.
3.MUST RESIDE AND OPERATE A BONAFIDE AGENCY WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS.
4.MUST SERVE AS AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE ADVISORY INSURANCE BOARD.
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One agent may write total policies but commission will be split accordingly.
After discussion, Alderman Reeder made the motion to adopt the Advisory
Insurance Board. This second was made by Alderman Wilsey. All approved.
ZONING FARING REPS
Mr. George Hixon reported to the Council, the public hearing of August
28th regarding the Valley View Dev. Co. commercial district back to a
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residential area. He recommended to change this commercial area to a
Shopping Center. He also recommended that no commercial development
along Valley View go beyond Goodland Street east.
FIRE SAFETY CAMPAIGN
A Fire Safety Campaign will be started and all new houses being
built will be checked by the Building Inspector for the wiring and must
meet with the Building and Electrical Code.
PAVING CF MUNICIPAL BLVD.
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Uvalde Construction Company was low bidder on paving the new parkway
and park streets. The bid was $18,979.27. There would be some extra cost
for leveling some places in the streets where the grade was off. The city
plans to put the storm sewer in with their own men doing the work.
William Dodson Parkway was suggested as the name for the new parkway into
the city park. The Council agreed to accept this name if it is agreeable
with Mrs. Dodson.
BEE STREET BRIDGE REPAIRED
The Bee Street bridge at 8avenhurst has been repaired after the old
bridge fell in. Also at Bee Street and Pepperwood. Total cost, $320.
TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS
Mr. Thorpe of the Trinity River Authority of Texas talked with Mr.
Gray about the General Sewer plans for this area. The city part of the
engineering fee was $1,000 which has been paid.
SCT HML.TRAFFIC LIGHT
The school traffic light has been purchased and will be installed as
soon as possible by Lyman Goodnight and Texas Power & Light Company.
MASTER PLAN
John Gibson of C. L. Moon, Engineers is preparing the master plan
of the city.
WATER BILLING MACHINE
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Mr. Gray reported to the Council that several different ways of billing
has been checked and Burroughs is the most likely one that will be best for
our needs.
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CHARTER REPORT
Mr. Gray reported that the Charter is nearing completion and will be
ready for approval in about three more meetings.
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On a notion by Alderman Reeder, seconded by Alderman Brodhead, Judge
0. F. Madden will receive $50 per month for his services. All approved.
CMIM BILLS
On a motion by Alderman Wilsey, seconded by Alderman Mallon, the
current bills were approved for payment.
The meeting then adjourned.
City Secretary
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