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P.O. BOX 185 COLLEYVILLE. TEXAS 76034 (817) 281-4044
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
17 SEPTEMBER 1974
The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to
order by Mayor Andrews at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall.
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Invocation was given by Fra.nk Whitmire.
Councilmen present: Piers Chance
Virgil Thompson
David Hanken
Larry Kainer
Councilman a.bsent:
Rex Moore
Others present:
W. T. Knape, City Attorney
Jerry D. Beeman, City Inspector
Billy Joe Medlen, Police Chief
Robert G. Bufe, Fire Chief
M. L. Ramey, City Secretary
The minutes of the 3 September 1974 meeting were approved as
presented. Motion by Piers Chance seconded by David Hanken with
all members voting for the motion.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Ordina.nce 0-74-180, to protect the public health and to
promote the public welfare of the City of Colleyville by making it
unlawful to allow or permit wrecked or inoperative automobiles,
ma.chinery or furniture, making it unla.wful to allow or permit
garbage and/or waste matter, to remain on any property, was a.pproved
by a motion from Virgil Thompson seconded by Larry Kainer with all
members voting for the motion.
2. Ordinance 0-74-181, prohibiting the parking of commercial
vehicles cla.ssified by manufacturer as three-quarter ton or larger
capa.city vehicle arrlother vehicles larger than three-quarter ton,
unattended on the streets, front yard, and side yard(off driveways)
area, in any residentia.l zoned area of the City of Colleyville, Texas;
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17 September 1974
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(5) Congressman Jim Wright acknowledging receipt of a copy of
Dr. Ta.ylors letter and stated this, he believed, would add weight
to our applica.tion for a Federal Loan for Water & Sewer Systems.
(6) Texas Securities, Tom Artderlitch outlining procedures to
follow in purchasing 1,000 G.P.M. Pumper.
2. The Council reviewed the City 1974-1975 Budget;Revisions
to be made were suggested:
(1) Council Thomoson made a motion to delete the fireman from the
Fire Department Budget and add Fire Marsha.l - 4 days oer week
@ $7,500.00 per year, seconded by David Hanken. Vote 3 for and
Piers Chance voted against.
(2) Motion by Virgil Thompson to add clothing allowance for the
Fire Marshal at $420.00 per year,motion died for la.ck of second.
(3) Piers Chance made a motion to add $340.00 for Fire Marshal
eliminating $120.00 originally set up for Fire Marshal and $360.00
for fireman, seconded by David Hanken with all members voting for
the motion.
(4) Motion by David Hanken seconded by Virgil Thompson to
eliminate the 1/2 man from the police department budget. Vote 2
for the motion, Piers Chance and Larry Kainer against. Mayor
Andrew's voted against, breaking the tie vote. Motion denied and
1/2 man to remain in Police Department Budget.
(5) Piers Chance made a motion to adopt the budget as amended,
seconded by Larry Kainer, vote all for.
3. The Mayor ask Councilmen to submit their motions for
replacement of 4 members on the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(1) David Hanken made a motion to aopoint Jerome Davis, seconded
by Larry Kainer, vote all for.
(2) Piers Chance nominated Greg Foreman, seconded by Virgil Thomoson,
vote all for. I
(3) Virgil Thompson nominated Bob Neeley, seconded by Larry Kainer,
vote three for, Piers Chance against.
(4) Larry Kainer nominated Don Gilliam, seconded by Piers Chance,
vote all for.
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17 September 1974
Page 2
prescribing a penalty and declaring an emergency, was referred to
work session for revision by a motion from Piers Chance seconded
by Larry Kainer. All Councilmen voted for the motion.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Ordinance 0-74-183 zoning request of Sam Culbertson to
change zoning of property on Hall-Johnson Road from AG to ML
was dis-approved on recommendation from the P & Z Commission.
Motion by David Hanken seconded by Virgil Thompson, all members
voting for the motion.
2. Ordinance 0-74-184 zoning request of Sam Culbertson to
change zoning of property on Hall-Johnson Roa.d from AG to C-PO
was dis-approved on recommendation from the P & Z Commission.
Motion from Larry Kainer seconded by David Hanken, all members
voted for the motion.
Mr. Floyd Culbertson spoke to the Council regarding this request
and informed the Council they were re-applying to the P & Z
Commission for a different type zoning.
CITY BUSINESS:
1. Mayor Andrews reviewed the following correspondence:
(1) Mayor Andrews announced the Miss Flame Contest to be held
Friday, September 20, 1974, 7:30 p.m. at the Colleyville Elementary.
(2) Airport Cities Chamber of Commerce letter encouraging local
municipalities to take some action regarding taxi service in our
area. The first step could be to authorize Surtran to pick UP
fares in the area when delivering fares to our area. Mayor Andrews
requested Larry Kainer to investigate the possibilities of this
service in our City and report to the Council at the 15 Oct. meeting.
(3) Mayor Andrews read Lone Star Gas Correspondence regarding their
application for an increase in the Company's intracompany city gate
charge and for operating expense for gas. Mayor Andrews requested
Councilman Chance to go and review their accounting records on 25-27
September during normal business hours.
(4) Grapevine Public Schools, Dr. "Mike" Taylor regarding the
necessity of the sewer system before adequate new school could be
constructed.
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17 September 1974
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4. Mayor Andrews ask the Councilmen to submit nominations for
the Boa.rd of Adjustments:
(1) Larry Kainer nominated Ray Koladycz, seconded by Virgil Thompson,
vote two for and two against, Piers Chance and David Hanken, Mayor
Andrews voted for the appointment to brea.k the tie.
(2) Virgil Thompson nominated Opal Ethridge seconded by Piers Chance
with all members voting for.
(3) Piers Chance nominated Gary Young, seconded by David Hanken,
vote all for.
Alternates:
(1) David Hanken nominated Bob Davis, seconded by Piers Chance,
vote three for and Virgil Thompson against.
(2) Virgil Thorrpson nominated Bill Sneed, seconded by Piers Chance,
vote all for.
Piers Chance made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Virgil Thompson,
vote all for.
Respectfully submitted,
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