Min - City Council - 1981 - 03/05 - RegularREGULAR SESSION
ALLEN CITY COUNCIL
March 5, 1981
Present: Mayor M.B. Pierson
Councilmen: Rex Womack, Joe Farmer, H.R. Daugherty, Richard
Chumbley, Glenn Andrew and J.M. McClure
Absent: none
The regular meeting of the Allen City Council was called to order by
Mayor M.B. Pierson.
Motion Andrew Second Daugherty to approve minutes of the February
19th meeting. Motion carried 7 for 0 against.
Motion Daugherty Second Chumbley to approve minutes of the Special
Meeting of March 1. Motion carried 7 for 0 against.
Mayor Pierson presented a letter of resignation from the City Secretary,
effective March 13. Motion Womack Second Chumbley to accept her
resignation with gratitude and appreciation for a job well done. Motion
carried 7 for 0 against. A plaque was then presented to her and was
accepted with heartfelt thanks. Marty Hendrix was introduced, who
will begin her employment with the City as City Secretary, March 16.
A Public Hearing was held on the proposed annexation of approximately
434.547 acres of land, which is in three tracts, located west of Hwy
75. No one spoke against this involuntary annexation.Even though the
State Law does not require notification to property owners involved,
the council preferred that they be notified. The first reading of
the annexation ordinance will be at the next meeting.
Motion Andrew Second Daugherty to hold a Public Hearing March 19 on
a Special Exception request from Weaver Sign Co. to locate a Sub-
division sign in the year yard of Fox and Jacobs model home at 1211
Crestwood. Motion carried 7 for 0 against.
Bill Bratton presented the preliminary and final plat for Mr. Quick
property on FM2170. Motion Farmer Second McClure to approve the
preliminary and final plat as presented, based on recommendation from
Planning and Zoning. Motion carried 7 for 0 against.
The Park and Recreation Board sent an outlined proposal to the council
for comments and requested approval to initiate discussions with the
school district personnel in regard to the possibility of creating
a Recreational Center for the City by leasing the Middle School Gym,
which will not be in use after March 16th. Motion Farmer Second Andrew
to endorse in principal the concept suggested herein and encourage the
Board and Staff to continue looking at this possibility. Motion carrier
7 for 0 against. The P & R Board also requested that the council
consider the emergency use of Park Dedication funds to construct
Concession and Restroom facilities at Hillside Park. Motion Andrew
Second Daugherty to table until the amount of funds needed is presented,
and more information is given. Motion carried 7 for 0 against.
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Motion Farmer Second Chumbley to approve a merit pay plan for the
City. Motion carried 7 for 0 against. The plan is almost complete
at this time.
Motion Andrew Second Daugherty to approve payment of the CIP bills as
follows:
Ronald
Fix
226.97
G.O. Bond
787.50
Revenue Bond
W.H.F.
Electrical
1903.53
G.O. Bond
Hooper
and Associates
576.15
G.O. "
Trade Construction
19355.00
" "
Motion carried 7 for 0 against.
Reports:
Tax: Walter Curtis presented monthly report showing collections
94.40 complete.
Streets: City Manager reported that Austin Paving had already torn
out and replaced portions of streets which were to be
repaired or replaced.
Motion Womack Second Daugherty to amend the Election Order by naming
Marty Hendrix as Absentee Voting Clerk, replacing Juanelle Dalsing.
Motion carried 7 for 0 against.
Motion Daugherty Second Andrew to adjourn. Motion carried 7 for 0
against.
These minutes read and approved this the 19th day of March 1981.
M.B.
Pierson, Mayor Marty Hendr�; City Secr tary