Min - City Council - 1978 - 10/19 - RegularREGULAR SESSION
City Council
October 19, 1978
LPresent: Mayor M.B. Pierson
Ceumcilmea: Charles Chandler, Glean Andrew, A.C. Brooks, and H.R. Daugherty
Absent: Joe Farmer
Motion Andrew Second Chandler to approve minutes as read. Motion carried unanimously.
Am Fix, City Fxgiaeer, presented the Water, Sewer and Street Capitol Improvement
Study to the council in the final rough draft for the council's opiaim as to the
priorities is these three areas. He is to return for the November meeting for
their suggestions.
Bob Gass sad Walter Daman of Fax and Jacobs presented their request for sideyard
or side building line variances m 33 lots is Hillside A. 3 late are to be dedicated
the city for use as a park: however, should the city not desire the park
dedicative, they would Reed as additional sideyard variance. Motion was made by
Brooks to table until the council could get ease feedback from property ftaers
is that area conceraill the front entries needed for those homes. This motion was
seconded by Andrew. Motion carried 4 for 6 against.
David King requested councils approval m a final plat for Phase 1 of Bethany Park
Apts. Roger Powell stated that P & Z had approved it subject to the Engineers
recommendations. Mayor Piers" read the recommendations from Ron Fix. Mr. King
stated that they already had made changes in the size e2 the water line from 6"
to 8", the 8" gate valves as marked and fire hydrants located as requested; however,
he asked relief an the concrete streets and their width and also the size of culvert.
Mr. Kiag questioned this being classified as a subdivision, and after a reading of the
Subdivision Ordinance, a motion was made by Daugherty, Second by Brooks to bring this
is as a Sub Division, as Mr. King had sold off a portion of his lead. Motion carried
4 for 0 against. As to the plat beiag presented as a final plat, Ron Fix stated that he
had never seen the revised plea end that it did not have the engineers seal an it;
therefore a motion was made by Daugherty and second by Brooks to disapprove as a final
plat. Motion carried 4 for 0 against. Ron Fix reminded the council that they could
not grant a variance at that time; end that Mr. Kiag would have to make the request
for a variance and a public hearing be set m his request.
Bobby Priddy, P & R Director presented bids for a truck in that department.
Carter Chev. $4974.34
Howard Thornton Ford $5249.33
Fischer Ford $5314.01
Motim Chandler second Andrew to accept the low bid from Carter Chevrolet for a 1/2,t"
pick up. Motion carried 4 for 0 against.
Bob Acker, Civil Defense Director, requested that he be able to advertise for bids
m monitors for each school, iacludiag Love Joy, which would advise of tomados,
thunderstorms or ice storms. These would be 50% funded by the Federal Funds, 25%
school and 25% city. Each unit would cost approximately $40 each or about $280 for the
city. Motim Andrew Second Chandler to advertise for bids. Motive carried unanimously.
Anthony Hancock, Police Chief, had advertised for bids for 2 patrol cars. 10 requests
bad bees seat out; however, only two chose to bid.
Steakly Chev. $6431.37 each
Carter 116155.01 "
�etiqx Andrew Second Brooks to accept the low bid for 2 vehicles. Motion carried
ean ova y• Re also was allowed to go ahead and order additional car radio as it was
is his budget.
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Regular Session
October 19, 1978
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Roger Powell presented a draft copy of the proposed charter for the city council's
review and suggestions. November lith the final copy will be presented to the
council and the council will call for a January 20th election.
A motion was made by Brooks Second Andrew to authorize the mayor to sign resolution
toabandon the contract with Plano on the sewer service as we are entering in a new
agreement with North Texas Wastewater Dist. Motion carried 4 for Dagaiaet.
Mayor Pierson reported on his conversation with the Ned Rosario Firm regarding
the contract proposal relating to setting up the accounting and documenting for
EPA greats. Technically it will be a one time set up; however, if there are say
significant changes, they would notify and help to make necessary changes.
Motion Chandler Second Brooks to pay the bills. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion Andrew Second Daugherty to adjourn. Motion carried 4 for 0 against.
These minutes read and approved this the it day of 1978.
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M.B. Pierson, Mayor
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