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CITY OF
~OLLEYVILLE
P.O. BOX 185
COLLEYVI LLE, 'TEXAS 76034
RANDEL VINSON
ADMINISTRATOR/SECRETARY
267-2948
281-4044
MINUTES OF THE APRIL 13, 1971, COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor A.J. Griffith called the
following Councilmen present: D.P.
George Beam, and Mrs. Polly Nelson.
was also present.
meeting to order with the
Arrington, Richard Allgood,
Dennis Morrow, city attorney,
Councilman Beam moved to accept the April 3, 1971, municipal
election returns as submitted by the city secretary. Seconded
by Councilwoman Nelson. Motion carried.
Dennis Morrow gave
elected city officials:
the oath of office
Frank L. Whitmire
Ge orge Beam
Richard King
to all of the newly
- Mayor
- Councilman Place #1
- Councilman Place #2
Mayor Frank Whitmire presented ex-Mayor Griffith a western
hat, as a token of appreciation from the residents of Colleyville.
Councilwoman Nelson moved to approve the minutes of the
March City Council meeting as stated by the city secretary.
Seconded by Councilman King. . Motion carried.
Councilman Beam moved to ~ay the City and Fire Dept. bills
with the exceptions of checks #936 and #937. Seconded by
Councilman King. Motion carried.'
Councilman Beam moved to postpone any action on the appointment
of members to the N.E. Advisory Council until the April 21 Special
City Council meeting. Seconded by Councilman King. Motion carried.
Councilman Allgood moved to appoint Councilman Gerald Styles
as Mayor-Prn-Tem. Seconded by Councilman Beam. Motion carried.
Fire Chief Robert Bufe reported that the Fire Dept. answered
twenty-six (26) alarms during March, which included a total of
fifty-four (54) man-hours.
The only actions taken by the Planning and Zoning Commission
was the acceptance of the Master Plan from Wisenbaker & Fix, Asso.
Mr. Whitmire stated that the Commission would may a recommendation
to the City Council concerning the Master Plan.
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CITY O.
~OLLEYVILLE
P.O. BOX 185
COLLEYVILLE, ,TEXAS 76034
RANDEL VINSON
ADMINISTRATOR/SECRETARY
267-2948
Page 2 of the April 13, 1971 Council Minutes281~~
Gary Hughes reported that the Board of Adjustment had ruled
on one case, that being a lot size variance located on Behrens
Road.
Mr. West asked the City Council to take immediate action
concerning the motorcycle races at Ross Downs every Friday night.
He stated that since he lived quite close to the race track,
it was impossible to cope with the noise or odor. Mayor Whitmire
informed Mr. West that a citation would be issued this week
for violation of Ordinance #0-70-15 (Zoning Ordinance).
Councilman Beam moved to postpone any action concerning
the appointment of an assistant building inspector until the
April 21 Special City Council meeting. Seconded by Councilman
King. Motion carried.
Mayor Whitmire stated that Mr. J.O. Bailey had resigned
as City Marshall. Mr. Doyle Ince has applied for the position
and been interviewed by the City Council. He is a qualified
law enforcement officer, and is presently with the Grapevine
Pnlice Deoartment.
Councilwoman Nelson moved to appoint Doyle Ince as the
City Marshall. Seconded by Councilman Allgood. Motion carried.
Councilwoman Nelson moved to set a minimum fee of ($3.00)
per citation issued, and any additional fee to be decided by
the City Council. Seconded by Councilman King. Motion carried.
Councilman Beam moved to establish a fee of ($10.00) per
building permit, for additions to buildings, garages, barns,
etc. Seconded by Councilman Allgood.
Councilman Beam moved to withdraw his motion. Councilman
Allgood withdrew his second.
Councilman King moved to place this item on the agenda
of the May City Council work session. Seconded by Councilman
Beam. Motion carried.
Councilwoman Nelson moved to postpone any action concerning
the amendment of Ordinance #508 until the April 21 Special
City Council meeting. Seconded by Councilman King. Motion
carried.
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CITY OF
~OLLEYVILLE
P.o. BOX 185
COLLEYVI LLE, ,TEXAS 76034
RANDEL VINSON
ADMINISTRATOR/SECRETARY
Page 3 of the April 13, 1971 Council Minutes
267-2948
281-4044
Councilwoman Nelson moved to postpone any action concerning
the adoption of a nuisance ordinance until the April 21 Special
City Council meeting. Seconded by Councilman King. Motion
carried.
Mayor Whitmire stated that all City Councilmen had received
a letter from Randel Vinson which gave the Council notice of a
four-year military leave of absence while serving in the U.S.
Air Force. The exact date of his departure for the Air Force
is not certain, therefore, he plans to leave the city as
Administrator/Secretary on May 31, 1971.
Mayor Whitmire, along with the City Councilmen accepted
the letter.
Councilman Beam stated that a question had arisen on who
was to issue the Certificate of Occupancy. Mayor Whitmire
placed this item on the Council's work session agenda.
John Hay of Timberline North in Highland Acres subdivision,
told the City Council that his neighbor has two horses on a very
small lot. He stated that it would soon be a health hazard, and
would like the Council to take some action. Mayor Whitmire
explained to Mr. Hay, that his problem would be covered under the
nuisance ordinance, since the subdivision restrictions allows
horses.
Dennis Morrow explained the actions he had taken to annex
an area of land to the West of Colleyville's present city limits,
and that a public hearing would be held on April 21, 7:30 p.m.,
concerning the annexation of land.
Mayor Whitmire brought to the attention of the public, a
proposed State Senate Bill #894, which would allow the State
to withhold a city's sales tax until they complied with rules
of the Texas Water Quality Control Board. He also stated that
on May 18, a state election would be held. Amendment #4 of this
election, if passed, would help cities obtain and improve its
water and sewage systems.
Councilman Beam moved for the meeting to be adjourned.
Seconded by Councilman Allgood. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned.
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CITY O.
~OLLEYVILLE
P.O. BOX 185
COLLEYVI LLE, -TEXAS 76034
RANDEL VINSON
ADMINISTRATOR/SECRETARY
April 13, 1971
267-2948
281-4044
Councilman,
I hereby give the City Council of Colleyville notice of
a four-year military leave of absence while serving in the
United States Air Force. The exact time of my departure for
the Air Force is not certain, therefore, I plan to leave the
city as Administrator/Secretary on May 31, 1971. .
I have enjoyed serving the citizens of Colleyville, and
will look forward to coming back.
Sincerely yours,
Randel L. Vins
Administrator/Secretary
City of Colleyville
Accepted by the City Council of the City of Colleyville this
the 13 th cay of April, 1971, at a regular session.
rank L. Whitmire, Mayor
City of Colleyville, Texas