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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957-04-20171 Called Meeting Euless City Council A p r i l 20, 1957 The City Council was called by Mayor Millican in a special session on April 20, 1957, at 7:30 p.m. Councilmen present for a quorum were J. S. Anderson, S. H. Cadenhead, Paul Horton, and W. 0. Murray. Councilman G. L. Anders was absent. Meeting with the Council were Mr. Warren Fuller of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Mr. Geo. P. Gleeson, City Attorney, and Mr. A. J. Knarr, a former member of the Planning Commission. The meeting was called to order by Mayor M i I I i ca n and opened with prayer by Councilman Cadenhead. Mr. Earl Stapleton was administered the Oath of Office as Chief of Police by Mayor Mi l l ican. councilman Anderson offered a motion, seconded by Councilman Hortsn to move that the Council approve and adopt Ordinance No. 73. The motion was approved by unanimous vote and Ordinance No. 73 became effective as of this date. A motion by Councilman Cadenhead, seconded by Councilman Horton, proposed: City of Euless pay T. A. Kennard $100.00 per month (salary agreement pending from date of appointment April 6, 1957), $25.00 of this sum to be designated as expense account and the remaining $75.00 to be a minimum sum per month Mr. Kennard is to receive as City Secretary, Building Commissioner, Treasurer, and Court Clerk. The proposal further provides that in the event the sale of building permits shall increase this salary due to the former agreement with Mr. Kennard, he shall not receive more than $150.00 per month salary and expense account combined unless and u nti I other agreements are made. It was agreed by Mr. Kennard that should city finances be exhausted, he would accept a c r e d i t s l i p unti -1 such time the finances are replenished sufficiently to pay him such arrears. This salary agreement to be retro- active to April 1, 1957• The motion was approved by unanimous vote. The specific purpose of the meeting was to consider pending council action on Ordinance No. 73, an amendment to Ordinance No. 33, providing for changes in zoning of certain areas and amending the zoning map to conform with such changes and providing an effective date therefore. hall pay a fee of $15.00 for each meeting. The Mr. Earl Stapleton was administered the Oath of Office as Chief of Police by Mayor Mi l l ican. councilman Anderson offered a motion, seconded by Councilman Hortsn to move that the Council approve and adopt Ordinance No. 73. The motion was approved by unanimous vote and Ordinance No. 73 became effective as of this date. A motion by Councilman Cadenhead, seconded by Councilman Horton, proposed: City of Euless pay T. A. Kennard $100.00 per month (salary agreement pending from date of appointment April 6, 1957), $25.00 of this sum to be designated as expense account and the remaining $75.00 to be a minimum sum per month Mr. Kennard is to receive as City Secretary, Building Commissioner, Treasurer, and Court Clerk. The proposal further provides that in the event the sale of building permits shall increase this salary due to the former agreement with Mr. Kennard, he shall not receive more than $150.00 per month salary and expense account combined unless and u nti I other agreements are made. It was agreed by Mr. Kennard that should city finances be exhausted, he would accept a c r e d i t s l i p unti -1 such time the finances are replenished sufficiently to pay him such arrears. This salary agreement to be retro- active to April 1, 1957• The motion was approved by unanimous vote. The next motion made by Councilman Cadenhead, seconded by Councilman Anderson, moved that local civic organizations etc., be permitted the use of the City Hall as a meeting place without charge, provided that such organizations clean up after each meeting. That other organizations desiring the use of the hall pay a fee of $15.00 for each meeting. The City Secretary to keep a record of the dates each organization 172 Page Two, Cal led Meeting, Euless City Council, April 20, 1957) is to use the hall so there w i I I be no conflicting arrangements. The motion was unanimously adopted. The City Secretary was instructed by the Mayor to so notify any and a I I concerned. A motion by Councilman Cadenhead, seconded by Councilman Horton, was to the effect that W 1 1 1 Jones, now collecting garbage within the city limits under private contracts with the individual customer, be required to meet with the Council and give the City the number of customers he is now serving, the amount collected monthly and make a sufficient bond to cover damage to property or injury to persons while in performance of work in the city limits. The motion was withdrawn by Councilman Cadenhead and the City Secretary was instructed by the Mayor to write Mr. Jones to come to the City Secretary's office and give such information. The City Secretary to give a report to the Council at the next meeting after obtaining the information. A motion by Councilman Horton, seconded by Councilman Murray provided that the Council name four men, three of which would be selected by the Mayor with the Council's consent, to audit the books of the City Secretary beginning October 1, 1955, the day Mr. Kennard was appointed, and ending April 30, 1957. Following the completion of this work, a financial statement is to be publised in the Mid - Cities News. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote and the City Council by suggestion named Messrs. Bobby F u l l e r , B i l l Gay, A. J. Knarr, and A. D. Dooley. Councilman Horton offered a motion with a second by Councilman Murray that the co- signers with the City Secretary on checks be Mayor Ernest M i l I i c a n and /or Councilman Cadenhead. On a final motion by Councilman Cadenhead, seconded by Councilman Horton, unanimous Council approval was given authorizing the City Secretary to draw on the City's account as much as $5.00 monthly t o be used as a petty cash account. Such check to be co- signed as a l l others and the City Secretary to keep an itemized account of the spending of this money together with sales slips. The City Secretary was instructed to write Mr. Earl Harrison: "Dear Mr. Harrison: When you applied for a building permit to build a garage, it was mutually understood and agreed that neither the building nor the premises would be used for a junk yard. But, that it would be kept neat and orderly at all times. At present, such agreement is not being complied with. It would be appreciated if you would look into the matter and correct unfavorable conditions. At present there are junk cars, parts, etc., scattered a l l over the premises. Yours sincerely, Ernest Millican, Mayor of Euless, 'by T. A. Kennard, City Secretary. 9:00 a.m. Attest: /s/ Thos. A. Kennard City Secretary The meeting ajourned by Mayor M i l l i ca n at Minutes Approved: /s /Ernest M i l I i c a n, Jr. Mayor, City of Euless