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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-09-14Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council ^� September 14, 1965 CALL TO ORDER Mayor W. G. Fuller called the regular meeting of the Euless City Council to order at 8;15 P.M. at the Euless City Hall in the Council Chambers with the following councilmen present: Council- men Don Warren, Harold Samuels, Bi 11 Byers and Frank Douglass. (Absent: Cou nci l,man Bobby Fuller.) Also present were City Manager Lee Cowell, City Attorney James Cribbs and City Secretary Vada Ferris. IN MAMA hdrlai Councilman Harold Samuels presented the invorat ion. APPROVAL CF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting August 24, 1965 were approved as written. The minutes of the called meeting of August 25, 1965, were approved as written. The minutes of the called meeting September 3, 1965, were approved as written. VISITORS V's i tors in attendance were: Messrs. W. M. Sustaire, G. D. McAdoo, Jr., 0, W, Miller, B i I I Pasteur, James Skinner, Dalton James, Jimmy Payton, Jack Bullard, Mrs, Dorothy Edge(Fort Worth Press), and Mrs. Betty Potth off (News- Texan), ENGINEER'S REPORT CRESTHAVEN DRIVE AND HIGHLAND DRIVE Consulting Engineer B i I I Ratliff pre- sented costs of stub -outs of Cresthaven and Highland Drive as follows: Highland Drive - Residential Cost $12,150-00 Industrial Cost 13,800.00 Stub -Outs 4,150.00 At the last council meeting August 24. 1965, Mr. Ratliff had informed the council that construction to the Cresthaven and Highland Streets, exclusive of stub -outs will cost $25,700.00 for residential streets, and $29,300.00 for commercial streets. In answer to a question, Mr, Ratliff stated that his recommendation is that the residential type street be constructed in this area. After considerable discussion, it was agreed that the engineers should secure information on the condition and size of the water lines in this area before proceeding with future plans for this project. 94 (Page Two - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, September 14, 1965) PROPOSED ECTOR DRIVE After further discussion, Mayor Fuller recommended that the City Manager contact Mr. Fred Tucker concerning the type of street recommended by the architect and report back to the council on this matter. Mayor Fuller inquired if the defic- ient field notes on the Tucker Tract had been corrected. Consulting Engin- eer Ratliff informed the Mayor that the correction had been made and that the corrected field notes had been delivered to City Inspector Jack Bullard's office several days ago. Mayor Fuller stated that he has had numerous re- quests from Mr. Tucker's representative requesting correction to the field notes and, after considerable discussion concerning the Tucker Tract, City Attorney Cribbs stated that any correction to the plat and /or field notes will necessitate rezoning procedure. OAKWOOD TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Mr. Ratliff informed the council that in a previous agreement, Mr. Fred Tucker, had agreed to pay one - half( *) the cost of improvements to Ector Drive and that the architects recommended a 60 foot street with median through the Civic Center site - I of the cost to Mr. Tucker for the street improvements is approximately $12,840.00; a 60 foot street would be $8,000.00 plus. North Side of Ranger and the west side of Jones, and loading zone After further discussion, Mayor Fuller recommended that the City Manager contact Mr. Fred Tucker concerning the type of street recommended by the architect and report back to the council on this matter. Mayor Fuller inquired if the defic- ient field notes on the Tucker Tract had been corrected. Consulting Engin- eer Ratliff informed the Mayor that the correction had been made and that the corrected field notes had been delivered to City Inspector Jack Bullard's office several days ago. Mayor Fuller stated that he has had numerous re- quests from Mr. Tucker's representative requesting correction to the field notes and, after considerable discussion concerning the Tucker Tract, City Attorney Cribbs stated that any correction to the plat and /or field notes will necessitate rezoning procedure. OAKWOOD TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Consulting Engineer Ratliff P. T. A. REQUEST CONCERNING STREETS the council that construction has begun on the drainage ditch City Manager Cowell read a letter to the council from the Oakwood Terrace Elementary School P. T. A, which requests consideration of one way streets on two sides of the school during the hours from 8 A.M. to 9A.M. and 2 P M. to 4 P.M., in an effort to eliminate congestion in that area. Consulting Engineer Ratliff presented a copy of a map showing the school site and streets in question. Mr. Ratliff recommended that no parking signs be placed on the North Side of Ranger and the west side of Jones, and loading zone signs be placed on the south of Ranger and East side of Jones. Chief of Police W. M. Sustaire stated that his recommendation is that parking be eliminated on Ranger and Jones. It was pointed out that there is a very small parking area on the school site for faculty cars however, this area is also used as a parking area for approximately 150 bicycles and also, a playground. After considerable discussion. Councilman Byers made the motion that Chief of Police Sustaire contact the school principal, Mr. Ned Colvert, in an attempt to find a solu- tion to this parking problems. Councilmen Samuels seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass and Samuels. Nays: None. Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. DRAINAGE DITCH - SIMMONS DRIVE Consulting Engineer Ratliff informed the council that construction has begun on the drainage ditch on Simmons — Drive near Highway 183, He stated that he has been advised by City Manager Cowell that Mr. Woods, owner of the apartment houses adjacent to the drain- age ditch, had agreed in 1963, to deposit $8,000.00 in escrow for his portion of the construction of the drainage ditch, however, Mr, Woods did not complete 9a (Page Three - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting September 14, 1965) this transaction and several months ago advised the City Council that he would bring the money to the city offices within a few days. This money still has not been received in the City Offices and Mr. Ratliff stated that recently he has been informed that Mr, Woods i s no longer owner of the aforementioned apartment houses, Mr. Ratliff stated that some con- sideration needed to be given to the construction plans on this project. City Manager Cowell stated that it is his recommendation that the con- struction proceed as planned on this drainage ditch and that it be Financed from bond funds, After considerable discussion, Council- man Douglass made the motion that the construction to the drainage ditch be continued and that City Manager Cowell make every effort to secure the $8,000.00 due to the fact that the building permit for the apartments was contingent on $8,000.00 being placed in escrow for a portion of the cons- truction to the drainage ditch. Councilman Byers seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass and Byers. Nays: Councilman Samuels. Mayor Fuller declared the motion failed, City Manager Cowell stated that he would rise to a point of order and question the City Attorney's rule that the motion failed due to the vote. City Attorney Cribbs referred '—" the City Manager to the charter provision, Articlell, Section 10, in which an affirmative vote of three is necessary for passage of a motion. Mr. Ratliff inquired as to the council's opinion of continuing the con- struction on the drainage ditch. Mayor Fuller stated that construction would proceed as planned. RE -SCHEDULING PIPELINE ROAD CONSTRUCTION Consulting Engineer Ratliff informed the council that is the construction on Pipeline Road is to be re- scheduled as a project for the coming year, plans should be made at this time to start the procedure necessary prior to the actual construction. No action was taken in this matter FIRST READING - ORDINANCE PROHIBITING INTERFERENCE WITH FREE USE OF PUBLIC STREETS City Manager Cowell presented the first reading of the Ordinance prohibiting obstruction or interference with the free use of public streets or sidewalks, private drives or walk- ways, the entrance, entry -way or steps of any public or private building in the City of Euless; requiring the dispersal and moving of any person or group of persons obstructing or interfering with the free use of public streets or sidewalks, private drives, or walkways, the entrance, entry- way or steps of any public or private building in the City of Euless. A copy of this ordinance was presented to each council member several days ago for consideration, After discussion, Councilman Samuels made the b (Page Four - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting September 14, 1965) motion to approve first reading of the ordinance and Councilman Byers seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Samuels, and Douglass. Nays: None. Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. (Second reading of ordinance on September 28, 1965.) FIRST READING - ORDINANCE PROHIBITING LOITERING IN PUBLIC OR. PRIVATE BUILDING City Manager Cowell presented first reading of an ordinance prohibiting loitering in or about any public or private building or restroom in the City of Euless, A copy of this ordin- ance was presented to each council member several days ago for considera- tion. After discussion, Councilman Samuels made the motion to approve first reading of the ordinance and Councilman Byers seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Samuels and Douglass. Nays: None. Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. (Second reading of Ordinance on September 28, 1965.) IV. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE REHON ING BARFIELD PROPERTY - WILSHIRE VILLAGE WEST Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass and Samuels. Nays: None. Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. (Second reading of ordinance on September 28, 1965.) V. RESOLUTION NO. 107 USE OF PARK FACILITIES A resolution establishing fees for use of Park Facilities and regulating use of park facilities had been presented to each councilman on August 26, 1965, for their consideration prior to this meeting. City Manager Cowell stated that his recommendation is that this resolution be tabled if the councilmen desire to study this resolution. Councilman Byers made the motion to concur with the City Manager's recommendation and table this resolution. Councilman Samuels seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers and Samuels. Nays: Councilman Douglass. City Manager Cowell presented f i rs t reading of an ordinance rezoning 400 feet out of the T. A. Cash Survey, (Huffman Drive), from "A" Residential to "C" Commercial; property be- longing to Mr. John Barfield. Councilman Samuels made the motion to approve the first reading of this rezoning ordinance, Councilman Douglass seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass and Samuels. Nays: None. Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. (Second reading of ordinance on September 28, 1965.) V. RESOLUTION NO. 107 USE OF PARK FACILITIES A resolution establishing fees for use of Park Facilities and regulating use of park facilities had been presented to each councilman on August 26, 1965, for their consideration prior to this meeting. City Manager Cowell stated that his recommendation is that this resolution be tabled if the councilmen desire to study this resolution. Councilman Byers made the motion to concur with the City Manager's recommendation and table this resolution. Councilman Samuels seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers and Samuels. Nays: Councilman Douglass. 97 (Page Five - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting September 14, 1965) Mayor Fuller declared the motion fa i led. Mayor Fuller informed the council that this resolution has been under consideration for several weeks and if the councilmen have studied the resolution, he would ask a vote at this time. City Manager Cowell stated that if the City Council desires to pass this reso- lution, his recommendation is to that effect. Councilman Byers made the motion to concur with the City Manager's recommendation and pass the resolution as presented. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass and Samuels. Nays: None. Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried and Resolution No. 107 carried. (Official copy on file in Office of City Secretary,) VI, VANDALISM IN VACANT HOUSES City Manager Cowell stated that Mrs. Opal Vincent had requested to appear before the councill on vandalism of vacant houses, however, Mrs. Vincent was not present a t t h i s time. M r . B i l l Pasteur, local realtor, in attendance of this meeting on another matter, was requested to present information concerning vandalism in vacant houses, Mr. Pasteur stated that considerable damage has been done to new homes in several areas of the city, however, Oakwood Terrace North has received very severe damage, He stated that Mr. B. J. Reaves, realtor, has had damage amounting to as much as $1,100.00, to one house, and, after repairing damages, the same house was again damaged to the extent of approximately $1,100.00, Mayor Fuller inquired of Mr, Pasteur if the real estate firms had considered the use of a night watchman in the area. Mr. Pasteur stated that an auxiliary police officers have been used by Mr. Reaves, Chief of Police Sustaire stated that his department has secured fingerprints from several of the homes that have been vandalized, however, no arrests have been made. He stated that his department endeavors to establish the guilty parties in all cases, however, his department has not had sufficient personnel to investigate matters immediately upon receipt of complaint. Councilman Byers stated that now that the City has secured the water system that he is of the opinion that a newsletter to be sent with the water state- ment, might encourage neighbors adjacent to vacant houses to report to the police any irregularities in the neighborhood. (Councilman Warren arrived at 9:45 P. M.) VII. ROSS CANNON ADDITION PLAT (LOTS NO. 16 AND 17) City Manager Cowell read minutes of .—. Planning and Zoning Commission in which the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a p l a t showing lots 16 and 17 of the Ross Cannon Addition, being a part of the A, J. Huitt Survey, Abstract - 709, Councilman 98 (Page Six - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, September 14, 1965) Samuels made the motion to concur with the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the plat as presented. Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Warren, Douglass and Samuels. Nays: None. Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. (Official copy of plat on fi I e in Office of City Secretary.) Mr. B i I I Pasteur stated that he had been requested by City Manager Cowell to attend the meeting concerning the contract offered by Mr. Ross Cannon to the city for the sale of his property adjacent to the north side of tots 2 dndl 3 of th& Ross Cannon Addition. (Property located adjacent to present police station and fire station No. 1) Mr. Cannon is requesting $2,725.00, for this property. Mr. Cowell reminded the Council that this item was tabled in the spcing due to the fact that Mr. Cannon was traveling abroad and a plat was not available. However, Mr. Cowell stated that his recommendation is that the city purchase this property; he considers the price a good one and that the additional area is needed for parking, Mayor Fuller inquired as to what the land would be used for after the Civic Center is completed. City Manager Cowell stated that he had con- sulted with the fire chief and that information secured indicated that fire station No. 1 is in a location suitable not only for the present time but fof many years to come. After discussion, Councilman Byers made the motion that the city purchase this land(approximate 115 acre) from Mr. Ross Cannon at the requested $2,725.00, Councilman Warren stated that if the city is planning the purchase of this property from Mr. Cannon, consideration should be given to the purchase of lots of this addition belonging to Mrs. Ann Lawther, Mr. Pasteur informed the council that Mrs. Lawther is desirous of selling her property to the city and has requested the city to present an offer. After discussion, it was agreed that a price range for this property is from $1,750.00, to $2,000.00. After further discussion, Councilman Byers withdrew h i s motion and presented the following motion: M r . B i l l Pasteur should contact Mrs. Lawther and make a $2,000.00 cash offer and that the pur- chase of the Ross Cannon property would not be consummated u n ti I Mrs. Lawther's decision has been presented to the council. Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Samuels, Douglass and Warren. Nays: None. Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried, Im COMMERCIAL PERMIT NO. 23 MR. W, C. BRYAN - COMMERCIAL GARAGE) City Manager Cowell read minutes of Planning and Zoning Commission, Item VI D, September 7, 1965, in which the Planning and Zoning Commission approved Mr. W. C. Bryan's request for a com- 99 (Page Seven - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting September 14, 1965) mercial permit to construct a 3 car garage on Lot 2A Skyway Drive. Council- man Douglass made the motion to concur with the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation and approve Commercial Permit No, 23, Councilman Samuels seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass, Samuels, and Warren. Nays: None. Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried, IX. COMMERCIAL PERMIT NO. 24 MR. HERMAN SMITH - SHOPPING CENTER - WILSHIRE-VILLAGE) City Manager Cowell read Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes, Item 4E, September 7, 1965, in which the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a request from Mr. Herman Smith for a commercial permit for a shopping center in Wilshire Village, Tract 3 (Unit 1 - Worth Food Market and Unit 2 - Ben Franklin and Western Auto Store.) Members of the council viewed the plans which had been submitted by Mr, Herman Smith for this project and, after considerable discussion, Councilman Douglass made the motion that Commercial Permit No. 24 be denied - and the plans sub- mitted to the engineers for study and clarification of drainage, traffic flow and the fence at the rear of the building on this site. Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilman Byers, Douglass, Warren and Samuels. Nays: None. Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. X. USED CAR LOT Mayor Fuller recognized Mr. Jimmy Payton who expressed appreciation to the council for their acceptance of his presenta- tion although this item was not on the agenda. Mr. Payton introduced Mr. Skinner and Mr. James, who are desirous to secure a permit to operate a used car lot on Highway 183 east of Ridgecrest Drive - property owned by Mr. Payton. Mr, Payton stated that the house on the lot will be used as an office and that he has advised Mr. James and Mr. Skinner that they wi I I be responsible to him for the property being kept in a manner desirable to the City, Mr. Payton stated that this would not be a lot for junk care but for late model cars. He in- formed the council that a lease for one year has been granted to his clients. Mr. Skinner stated that, at the present time, the lot will be gravel, however, if the business proves profitable, they are desirous of making various improve- ments. After discussion, Councilman Warren made the motion to approve the request sub *mitted by Mr. Jimmy Payton. Councilman Byers seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Samuels, Byers, Warren and Douglass, Nays: None. Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. (Page Eight - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting September 14, 1965) Ell COMMERCIAL PERMIT NO. 25 (C, L. TOLBERT HUMBLE STATION City Manager Cowell read Item IV F, minutes of Planning and Zoning Commission, September 7, 1965, in which the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of Mr, C. L. Tolbert's request of commercial permit No. 25 which is an addition to an existing building (Humble Service Station, West Euless Bouleoard). After further discussion, Councilman Byers made the motion to concur with Planning and Zoning Commission recommenda- tion to approve Commercial Permit No. 25. Councilman Samuels seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass, Samuels and Warren, Nays: None, Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. XII. COMMERCIAL PERMIT NO. 26 (MR, M. L, SIMMONS PAINT AND BODY SHOP) City Manager Cowell read Planning and Zoning Minutes for September 7, 1965, Item IVH, in which Mr. M. L. Simmons, request for a commercial permit for operation of a paint and body shop on Tract I, A. J. Huitt Survey. After further discussion, Councilman Samuels made the motion to concur with Planning and Zoning commission recommendation and approve commercial permit No. 26. Councilman arren seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass, Warren and Samuels. Nays: None. Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. XIII. UNITED NATIONS PROCLAMATION City Manager Cowell read the Mayor's Proclamation which designates October 24, 1965, as United Nations Day. Council- man Douglass made the motion to approve the Proclamation as read, Councilman Byers seconded the motion. The vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass and Byers, Nays: Councilmen Warren and Samuels, a �.avor Fuller voted aye and declared the motion carried, (Official copy of yor's Proclamation on file in Office of City Secretary) XIV. DISCUSSION OF VEHICLE NEEDS City Manager Cowell informed the council that consideration should be given to the purchase of vehicles for various city departments. He mentioned the following: three police units, 1 station wagon and /or other type vehicles to replace the 1954 station wagon used by the fire department, replace chasis on flat bed truck used by street department, several vehicles in the water departmnet, 10 t (Page Nine - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, September 14, 1965) Mr. Cowell stated that seven vehicles had been acquired from Municipal Service Company in the water system purchase and that some of these were very old. Mr. Cowell requested council's permission to advertise for bids for several vehicles in order to determine if a better price could be secured by ordering them in quantities, After discussion, Mayor Fuller stated that he recommends that City Manager Cowell prepare a I i st of the vehicles con- sidered necessary within the next 6 months and submit this report to the council, City Manager Cowell requested that this matter be tabled at this time. XIV. DISCUSSION OF DEDICATION OF FIRE STATION NO, 2 AND CIVIC CENTER BUILDING City Mangger Cowell stated that the council needs to consider setting the date for the dedication of Fire Station No. 2 and ground breaking ceremonies for the new Civic Center Building. After considerable discussion, it was agreed that City Manager Cowell and Mayor Fuller should coordinate plans for these two ceremonies. XVI. EXPENDITURE STATEMENTS City Manager Cowell recommended the payment of the following expenditures: Gregory, Knowlton and Ratliff $ 7,402.42 S. R. 0. Asphalt, Inc. 56 ,272.49 Dalworth Slurry Seal 1,757.35 Councilman Samuels made the motion to concur with the City Manager's recommenda- tion and approve the expenditure items as presented, Councilman Byers seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass, Samuels and Warren. Nays: None. Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. Mayor Fuller stated that his recommendation is that a I i st of expenditure items be prepared in written form with the City Manager's recommendation attached and a copy be placed in each council member's folder prior to the council meeting. XVI I. REPORT RELATIVE TO WATER SYSTEM ACQUISITION City Manager Cowell informed the council that he, Mayor Fuller, City Attorney James Cribbs, Mr. Henry Keller and Mr, Merrill C. Morong, Fiscal Agents, and Consulting Engineer Gregory and Rat] iff had met with Mr. Wisenbeker and his attorney Mr. Rhodes, and that Mr, Wisen- baker had presented a check for the accounts receivable as had been agreed in the sale of September 3rd. Mayor Fuller stated that many people had participated in the negotiation for the purchase of the water and sewer system 102 (Page Ten - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting September 14, 1965) during the past two years and that he wished to express his sincere appreciation t o a l l of those concerned, especially to City Attorney Cribbs and Consulting Engineer Paul Gregory. Mayor Fuller stated that each of these men have spent many hours on matters of vital concern to acquisition of the water and sewer system. XVIII. CODIFICATION OF ORDINANCES City Manager Cowell stated that he had been advised by the City Attorney that in order to comply with the law, the city should advertise for bids for the codification of ordinances and award the con- tract upon the council's approval of a bid. XIX. PROPOSED FRANCHISE FROM MATERIAL GQNTROL, XNC, City Manager Cowell read a proposed franchise agreement submitted by Mr. R. C. Harrison, president of Material Control, Inc., requesting permission to collect garbage, trash and rubbish within the city limits of Euless from commercial and industrial firms only. Discussion followed in which the council decided to deny the request; collection from commercial firms only did not seem fair. After further discussion, it was agreed that City Manager Cowell should advise Mr. Harrison that the City of Euless is not interested in his proposed franchise at this time. XX, MAYORS REPORT - REPRESENTATIVE CF CITY - SCHOOL PLANNING GROUP Mayor Fuller reported that Mr. Henry Uselton, who serves as chairman of the City Planning and Zoning Commission, re- presentative of the City = School Planning Group and the Northeast Cities Advisory Council, has requested that he desires to be replaced as the city's representative to the City - School Planning Group because the date of meeting conflicts with another committment. After discussion, it was agreed that Mr. Uselton should recommend a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission to serve in this capacity and the recommendation should be presented to the City Council for ratification. XX 1. RE-SCHEDULING OF CIVIC CENTER BID OPENING City Manager Cowell informed the council that the architects have requested the bid opening date for the construction of three Civic Center Buildings be re- scheduled from September 22, 1965, to October 5, 1965. XXII. RELEASE City Manager Cowell read a release prepared by City Attorney Cribbs which states that the City of Euless releases any future (Page Eleven - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, September 14, 1965) claims against John F. Brooks upon receipt of $1,504.40; this procedure resulting from an accident between the vehicle driven by Mr. Brooks and a police unit. Councilman Byers made the motion that the release be executed. Councilman Samuels seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Warren, Douglass and Samuels. Nays: None. Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. (Copy of releese on file in Office of City Secretary.) XX111. DISCUSSION - WATER AND SEWER DERARTMENT EMPLOYEES Councilman Byers inquired as to the status of the personnel in the water and sewer department. City Manager Cowell explained that ten people who were employees of Municipal Service Company at the time the city acquired the water and sewer system had been notified that they may retain their positions if they so desire, City Manager Cowell informed the council that he had employed Mr, Sam Knight as superintendent of the water department and Mr. Knight will begin his services in this capacity on September 27, 1965, at a salary of $750.00, per month. He stated that Mr. Knight has 15 years experience in municipal water and sewer work. XXIV. MAYORS COMMUNICATIONS FRONTAGE ROAD Mayor Fuller read a letter from Congressman Jim Wright which states that a frontage toad w i I I be constructed on both sides of interstate 820 from State Highway 183 to the Bedford Euless Road. JIM WRIGHT APPRECIATION DINNER Mayor Fuller informed the council that an appreciation dinner wi 11 be held for Congressman Jim Wright on October 23rd in the Commercial Exhibit Building of the Will Rogers Memorial Center. XXV, The meeting was adjourned at 11:45 P.M. APPROVED: MAYOR ATTEST: City Secretary 104