Min - City Council - 1974 - 08/01 - RegularREGULAR MEETING
August 1, 1974
City Council, City of Allen
Present: Mayor: Frank Dugger
Councilmen: C.D. Whitaker, Clifford Hart, Johnny Pannell and Bob Lowman
Absent: Johnnie Blankenship
Motion C.D. Whitaker Second Johnny Pannell that minutes of previous meeting be
approved as read. Motion carried 4 for 0 against.
Bid was presented by M & M Fence Company on repainring and replacing of street
signs. Motion C.D. Whitaker Second Clifford Hart that bid be approved. 4 for
0 against.
Motion Johnny $annell Second Bob Lowman that Mrs. Terry Nance be approved
as a replacement for Robert Gantt on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion
carried 4 for 0 against.
Council set September 5 as date for hiring City Secretary.
Motion C.D.Wbitaker Second Bob Lowman that Ordinance No. 167 be approved re-
zoning property owned by Tom Cate being Lots lA - 1F - 1G - 1E - 3A and 3B -
Block H - Old Donation, form its R-16 to LR -PD classifaction. Motion carried
4 for 0 against.
Mr. John Looney, representating Southern Sanitation, appeared before Council
seeking a 10% increase for garbage pick-up rates, due to an increase in his
operating expenses. Also Mr. Looney stated he would provide Alley Pick-up
' Service in section of the City where the width and Conditions of the alley
would allow this service. Motion Bob Lowman Second Johnny Pannell that in-
crease be granted provided alley pick-up be provided where feasable, effective
September 1st. Motion carried 4 for 0 against.
James Brazeal appeared before Council in regards to a zoning difference be-
tween Mrs. Lucille Brazeal and Builders Hardware, that exists along rail road
right - of - way from Boyd Street North. Bill Stratton agreed to move all
material that he has stored back South of Boyd Street untill he receives an
answer from the railroad on requesting a zoning m ange for this property. If
zoning change request is not received, Mr. Stratton agreed to remove the rest
of materials stored outside form Boyd Street to Main Street by September 1st.
Dale Williams appeared before Council to present a report on operation of the
Little League for this year. Also Mr. Williams asked Council approval on
pouring a concrete floor in garage at sbelton property, place a guard light in
front of concession stand at Little League Park to try and cut down on vandalism
on building and to have permission to place lock on switch forplaying field
lights. Council instructed Mr. Williams to proceed with these requests.
Motion Bob Lowman Second C.D. Whitaker that meeting adjourn into executive ses-
sion to discuss a personell matter. Motion carried 4 for 0 against.
Council advised Gilliland Insurance Agency to write a $10,000.00 Blanket Bond
to include all City employees.
Discussion was held in executive session with Chief of Police, J.W. Burton and
Jack Decatur concerning problems that existed between the Police Department and
Mr. Decatur.
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Motion C.D. Whitaker Second Bob Lowman that meeting adjourn.
These minutes read and approved on this the -L�L day of August, 1974,
kranli Dugger, `F dr
City Secretary