Min - City Council - 1975 - 02/20 - Regular1
RF GU, IAR MEETING
February 20, 1975
City Council, City of Allen
Present: Mayor Frank Dogger
Councilmen: C.D. Whitaker, Clifford Hart, Johnny Pannell,
Johnnie Blankenship and Bob Lowman
Motion Bob Iowman Second Johnny Pannell that minutes of last meeting be
approved as read. Motion carried 5 for 0 against.
Motion C.D. Whitaker Second Clifford Hart to accept the low bid of Doran
Chevrolet ($5854.00) on a step -van for the Fire Department. Motion carried
5 for 0 against.
Bids were opened on the safe at the Police Department. Motion Bob Lowman
Second C.D. Whitaker to accept the high bid of $ 85.00 which was submitted
by Joe Dungan. Motion carried 5 for 0 against.
Mayor Dagger read letter from Ione Star Gas Co. in reference to their
proposed rate increase. The poor service furnished the City was discussed
at great lengths as was the poor public relations this Utility Co. has with
our City.
Wallace Harris appeared before the Council to check the progress of work
on the drainage ditch which runs alongside his property. Mayor Dogger
advised Mr. Harris that work had already began on Jupiter Rd. and that
the City Engineer and the County Commissioner are working together at
the present time to alleviate the problem of drainage alongside Allen -
Heights Dr.
Police Chief Anthony Hancock appeared in reference to criminal equipment
to be furnished by North Central Texas Council of Governments to the City
of Allen. Program will be 100% funded by C.O.G.. Motion Bob Lowman
Second Johnnie Blankenship to adopt resolution to apply for this criminal
investigation equipment. Motion carried 5 for 0 against.
Chief Hancock discussed the resigantion of Patrolman Gerald Heifner. Council
advised Chief Hancock that they want a certified law enforcement offirer
to replace Mr. Heifner. The Council set February 27, 7:00p.m., as the
date and time that the Council and The Police Chief will review all applicants.
Motion C.D. Whitaker Second Clifford Hart that City make a donation of $150.00
to the Allen Chapter of the F.F.A. for the street striping work that their
organization did at the Elementary School. Motion carried 5 for 0 against.
Chief Hancock discussed the conversation that he had with The Texas Highway
Department in reference to lowering the speed limit on 2170 at the bridge.
He was advisedby the Highway Dept. that to get the speed limit lowered, the
Council would have to adopt an ordinance to that affect and send this ordinance
to the State for approval. Hancock advised that the State would not pay
for any signs to be erected alongside this roadway. Council discussed
a spe@d limit of 20mph from Ash to Melody Mall.
Motion Bob Lowman Second Johnny Pannell to pay bills presented by City
Secretary. Motion carried 5 for 0 against.
Motion Bob Iowman Second Johnny Pannell that Meeting adjourn. Motion carried 5
for 0 against.
These minus ad and approved this the day of March, 1975•
Frank Dogger, t Iarry H. Moore, City Secretary