Min - City Council - 1979 - 03/15 - RegularREGULAR SESSION
City Council
March 15, 1979
Present: Mayor Pro Tem Joe Farmer
Councilmen: Charles Chandler, H.C. Brooks, Jr. mad H.R. Daugherty.
Absent: Mayor M.B. Pierson mad Glean Andrew (who arrived later)
Motion Brooks Second Daugherty to approve miautes as presented. Motion carried
3 for 0 against.
Frank Knickerbocker of S.P. Houstoa, as eagimeeriag firm representing Mr. Al Butler
and the Trammell Crew Co, came before the council proposing a plat& seeking approval
of the preliminary plat of Plase 1, a retail sboppiag facility. MAse 1 will
represent 222,000 sq. ft. of land. 209 parking spaces are required and they will be
providing 275• They asked approval, subject to Ron Fix recommendations, which included
adding a fire hydrant on Jupiter, 2 more on Main and exteadiag water lime is that area,
on Jupiter. He reported that an agreement bad been reached with Dr. Jobs Hors, Supt.
of Schools, who presented a display of future buildings on the High School Site, and
who also expressed his approval of the type screening proposed by the developer. This
screening would consist of a 5' berm, landscaped with ground cover and wax leaf scrubs.
Motion Daugherty Secoad Brooks to accept the proposed screen and site plan with the
eagiaeeriag recommeadatione as discussed and that they be made and be accepted. Motion
second by Brooks. Motion amended to include that the school district be gives the option
of reviewing plane as they are further developed. Second Brooks. Motion carried
unanimously.
Jimmy Eaton. requested that the council adopt the water, sewer and street specifications
as drawn by Ron Fix, city eagiaeer, which will be guidelines used by the developers, etc
Motion Brooks Second Daugherty to adopt sad authorize the printing of the water, ewer
and street specifications. Motion carried unanimously.
The Traffic Code ordnance is rough draft van presented to the council for their
coasideratioa. Joe Farmer requested that they be read is detail before next council
meeting, for possible adoption.
Sam Wyse, presented is draft form the Subdivision ordinance. As tome portions seeded
to be discussed, 2 workshops were set for point meetings of the Planning and Zoning
Commission and Couacil. March 20 and 29 were set as Oates to finalize this ordinance
and hopefully be able to adopt at the April 5th meeting.
A letter of resignation from Municipal Court Judge Lynn Jeffcoat, was read by Mr.
Farmer. Chief of Police Anthony Hancock recommended that Glenn Swanner, who is aew
serving as Justice of the Race be appointed to fill thin vacancy. Motion Brooks
Second Andrew to accept Mr. Jeffcoats resignation immediately.. Motion carried k
for 0 sgmlast, as Amdrw arrived at this time.
Tam Reeder, representing the Collis County Council for Humas Services, is a newly
formed referral service, and is a volunteer group, with one Cot& employee. This
council works thru the citizens and agencies to coordinate together effectively to
serve commnnity needs is the county. Based on Allen's population, and if the city
should want to contribute, it was recomeaded that 10% of $3000 would be appreciated.
The council is to consider a possible funding or a resolution at the next meeting.
Jimmy Eaton, Water & Sewer Superiateadeat, recommended that the city adopts policy
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outlining the city's responsibility in cleaning sever lines. He is to cbeck
adjoining city's ordinances and policies to find see best suited for our needs.
A Public Hearing was held on the C.A. Richards request to change the mooing at
304 E. McDermott, from R16 to LR. Brooks asked to withdraw from discussion and
voting because of personal interests. Motion Andrew to accept the zoning change
from R-16 to LR, pending a receipt in writing, by the City Ball, of as agreement
by the contiguous property owners, saying that they have no objections. No second
vas made. After it was established that the property owners had been contacted sad
this was the second hearing, Andrew amended his motion and deleted the written agreexrt
requirement. SeGond4by Chandler. Motion carried 3 for 0 against. (1 abstaining)
Roger Powell reported that additional grant funisbad ben awarded than the Dept. of
Community Affairs, in the amount of $12,5001 to be used for overall water & sewer
system and disposal plan. He requested that the council adopt a resolution
authorizing the mayor to execute the grant. Motion Andrew Second Brooks to authorize
the mayor to sign the required papers. Motion carried 4 for o against. R✓d- 4.trO
Motion Brooks Second Andrew to pay the bills. Motion carried uanaimonsly.
Motion Andrew Second Daugherty to adjourn. MOtlon carried unanimously.
These minutes read and approved this the .5a_ day of( w.�Z 1979.
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M.B. Pierson, Mayor
'biamelle Cooksey, City Sec.