Min - City Council - 1976 - 07/15 - RegularREG ULAR SESSION
July 15, 1976
City Council, City of Allen
Present: Mayor Frank Dagger
Couneilpersons: Bob Lowman, Eileen Tollett, H.C. Brooks, Jr.,
and Charles Chandler.
Absent: Mickey Pierson
Motion Lowman Second Chandler that minutes of last meeting be approved as read.
Motion carried 4 for 0 against.
Motion Lowman Second Chandler to set August 5, 1976, as dated for public hearing
on request for annexation of 15 acres on 2170 and Allen Heights Dr. owned by R.J.Potter.
Motion carried 4 for 0 against.
Fay Sandy of Allen Building Co. appeared and explained the problem her firm is having
with lots located on cul de sacs. Mrs. Sandy stated that presently builders are
required to build the house 30' from the shallowest part of the cul de sac. Mrs. Sandy
advised that this allowed for no bak yard. Her request was that they be allowed to
build the house 30' form the deepest part of the cul de sac. Motion Brooks Second Lowman
to qpprove this request. This motion carried 4 for 0 against.
Damon Griffin and representatives from Village Construction Co. appeared and asked what
the City's plans were on paving Jupiter Road. Mayor Dagger advised that the City
would work with any developer that wished to buildin the City. Mayor Dagger said that
he felt the City was obligated to provide access roads for apartment dwellers that
might live on Jupiter Road.
Director of Public Works Jim Eaton advised that bids on a backhoe would be opened at
next meeting.
' Motion Lowman Second Brooks to appeal Railroad Commissions decision when it is rendered.
Motion carried 4 for 0 against.
Motion Lowman Second Brooks to pay all bills with the exeption of two gas tickets.
Motion carried 4 for 0 against.
After much discussion Motion Lowman Second Brooks to adopt new sewer rates of $5.50
for residentiol and commercil,and 25¢ per 1000 over 10,000.. Motion carried 4 for
0 against.
Motion Lowman Second Chandler that meeting adjourn. Motion carried 4 for 0 against.
These minutes read andel approved on this the 5th day of August, 1976.
Fr er, Mayor Larry Fj Moore, City Secretary
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