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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - City Council - 1967 - 08/17 - RegularREGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF ALLEN August 17, 1967 Present : Mayor Gentry T. Jones Aldermen, Zack Robinson, Mack Holloway, R. B. Whisenant, LeRoy Ewen. Absent : J. D. Smith Minutes from last meeting read an approved. Discussion about the 16 acres, Option contract agreement, for a test well, for the sum of $10.00. Motion by Zack Robinson that the council insert "up to" 10 acres in the Option Agreement. Second by Roy Ewen, ayes 2, noe 2. Mayor Jones cast his vote against this motion of adding "up to" in the agreement. Mayor Jones suggested that we try to negotiate an agreement on the "up to" concerning the 10 acres. Motion by R. B.Whisenant that we try to execute this Contract Agreement as it is drawn up by Abernathy & Orr, Attorneys. Second by Roy Ewen. ayes 2 , noes 2. Mayor Jones cast a vote in favor of this motion, motion passed, ayes 3, noes 2. Mayor Jones read a letter from the McDermott Foundation (see letter attached) and Motion by R. B. Whisenant was made to authorize the mayor to write a letter in behalf of the city council expressing to the McDermott Foundation their deepest appreciation for what he is doing for the City of Allen. Second by : Zack Robinson , motion passed, ayes 4, noes 0. Discussion was made about the fencing of the Allen Elem. School property (see letter attached) . Motion by Zack Robinson that we approve the fence. Second by Roy Ewen, motion passes, ayes 4, noes 0. Motion by R.B. Whisenant to pay bills presented by city secretary. Second by Mack Holloway, motion passed, ayes 4, noes 0. Motion by Zack Robinson that we get a telephone for the Police Dep- artment, one for the city hall and an extension to the house of George W. Martin, Policeman. Second by Mack Holloway, motion passed, ayes 4, noes 0. Meeting adjourned. These minutes read and approved before me this the 7 day of Sept 1967. ALLEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS D L. ROUNTREE, Supt. ALLEN TEXAS, 75002 August 18, 1967 City of Allen Allen, Texas Dear Sir: The Allen School seeks permission to set a fence six feet from the curb on the east side of the elementary school ground. The school board will move the fence at the request of the city of Allen anytime it might interfere with the function of the city. Sincerely your ALLEN SCHOOL BOARD EUGENE MCDERMOTT 13500 NORTH CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY P O BOX 5474 DALLAS,TEXAS 75222 August 10, 1967 The Honorable Mayor and City Council Allen, Texas Chief, Fire Department Allen, Texas Gentlemen With the approval of the community of Allen, as outlined in this letter the McDermott Foundation would be deeply pleased to make a contribution to the community, and the purpose of this letter is to outline suggestions which appear appropriate to us for handling the gift. It appears that a fire station-community center, with particular emphasis on its being a beauty spot, would be a fine additional asset for the community and its people, and the McDermott Foundation would like to acquire a site and provide funds for the completion of such a facility As you know, we have initiated some investigation of this possibility, and the site which seems most appropriate belongs to and is available from the First Methodist Church of Allen, but before completing its acquisition and proceeding with the planning and construction of such a facility our primary concern would be to have complete assurance that such a gift meets with the approval of Allen citizens Also, we want to provide an outstanding installation, and we would want assurance that it would be maintained in splendid condition. The McDermott Foundation would want to choose the architect for the facility and to work with an Advisory Committee of Allen citizens in the planning and development of it. We would suggest the following as representatives The Mayor of Allen - Mr. Gentry T Jones City Councilman - Mr Roy Enon - Ewen The Chief of the Fire Department - Mr. Eugene Lamb One additional representative of the Department - Mr. J. L. Dement Mr. W. E. Ford The Honorable Mayor and City Council Chief, Fire Department -2- August 10, 1967 The desire of the Trustees in making this gift would be to provide with the fire station portion of the facility added safety for the community and with the community center portion of the facility convenience and pleasure for Allen citizens. It seems to us the Fire Department or its assigned delegate should be in charge of scheduling functions in the center, and any fees for its use should be minimal to cover cleaning, breakage, etc In order to make firm our pledge commitment for this, we would be grateful to receive letters from the following advising us if the facility is desired and if the suggestions covered by this letter are acceptable The Mayor and City Council of Allen The Fire Department Chief as a representative of the Fire Department Residents around the proposed location of the fire station - community center With cordial best wishes. The McDermott Foundation Trustees Eugene McDermott (Mrs) Eugene McDermott J.E. Jonsson Dear Mr. & Mrs. McDermott: Your letter of August 10, 1967, addressed to myself and the City Council of Allen, Texas, was received with a great deal of pleasure. The word "Thanks" cannot express our deep appreciation for what you are doing for our community.