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Minutes Colleyville City Council
15 July 1975
The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by
Mayor Andrews at the City Hall, 7:30 P. M.
The invocation was delivered by Councilman Thompson.
Councilmen Present:
Piers Chance, David Vincent, David Hanken, Virgil Thompson, Larry Kainer.
Councilmen Absent:
, None
Others Present:
Wilbur Knape - City Attorney
Bill Le Grand - Fire Marshal
Jerry Beeman - Water Superintendant
Bill Medlen - Police Chief
M. Louise Ramey - City Secretary
The Minutes of the 1 July meeting were approved, motion from David Hanken
seconded by Virgil Thompson, vote all for.
Old Business:
1. Ordinance 0-75-208 an ordinance repealing 0-75-13l in all parts,
establishing controls for dogs and cats was presented for second reading
and adoption. Virgil Thompson suggested Sec. 5. 0 Nuisance be changed to
read (The following may be deemed a nuisance when applied to off owners
property) Larry Kainer made a motion to change the word shall to may,
seconded by Virgil Thompson, vote all for change.
Ordinance 0 -75 -20S was approved with the correction, motion by Pier s
Chance seconded by Larry Kainer, vote all for.
2. Mr. Charles Page of Texas Power and Light Company made pre-
sentation to the Council for a rate increase of 11%. Mayor Andrews read
a letter from Senator R on Clower regarding the T P & L request. Mr. Page
read a rebuttal from T P & L to Senator Clowers letter also a letter from
J. F. Skelton, Pres. of T P & L with statement of Income attached was
presented to the Mayor and Councilmen. Copies of all correspondence
attached to original Minutes on file in City Hall. Motion to table action by Larry Kaine r
until contact can be made with Senator Clower to explain further his
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reason for the letter he wrote. Second David Hanken vote 3 for tabeling,
Piers Chance and Virgil Thompson against. The Mayor appointed Larry
Kainer to contact Senator Clower.
New Business:
1. The Council reviewed bids for Tractor Back-Hoe and awarded the bid
to the lowest bidder who met or exceded all specifications. Hatcher Tractor
Co. (Massey-Ferguson Tractor) was awarded the contract, motion from
Larry Kainer, with request for letter giving standard warranty, availability
of parts and repairs for a lO year period, seconded by Piers Chance, Vote
all for (Bid 14,132.98)
2. The Council reaffirmed the appointment of Bill Bratton as Street
Superintendent. Motion by David Hanken, and a compliment to Mr. Bratton
for a job well done, seconded by Larry Kainer with all present voting for
the motion.
City Busines s:
1. Piers Chance made a motion to appoint Larry Hartsell to the
Planning and Zoning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Lynn Gregory,
seconded by Virgil Thompson, vote 4 for and Larry Kainer abstained.
2. Larry Kainer made a motion to accept the recommendation of the
Fire Dept. and appoint Harmon McNabb as Fire Chief of the Volunteer Fire
Dept. seconded by Piers Chance, 4 voting for and David Vincent abstained.
3. Virgil Thompson made a motion to appoint Bill Le Grand Asst.
Water Superintendent, and Asst. Building Inspector, seconded by Larry
Kainer, vote all for.
4. Piers Chance made a motion to pay the current bills, seconded by
Larry Kainer, vote all for.
5. Mayor Andrews reviewed Current Correspondence.
6. Larry Kainer made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Piers Chance,
vote all for.
Respectfully submitted
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