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Called Reeting
Euless City Council
February 18, 1959
A special called meeting was held by the
Euless City Council on February 18, 1959• Present were Mayor Ernest Millican, Jr..,
Councilmen S. H. Cadenhead, Paul Horton, Bobby Fuller, W. 0. Murray, and Albert
Tillery.
Appearing before the City Council was
Corporation Court Judge Jimmy C. Payton who gave a report on his trip to Austin
to the school for Corporation Court Judges, Chief's of Police Departments and
Justices of the Peace. He stated they had between 60 and 70 attending the
school, and that they received considerable information in the lectures on
permissable evidence, tests that should be made in certain types of cases.
He stated that in his opinion the school had been very beneficial to all
that attended it.
2.
Mr. Fbllans of the Redi -Go Concrete Company
of Hurst appeared before the City Council asking for permission to install a
semi - permanent concrete p l a n t approximately 600 feet back o f the Western H i l l s
Inn and 100 feet off of Highway 157. He read a letter from his company stating
that they would remove the plant if .there was any complaints of it being dusty.
He was informed that this would be a violation of the present commercial zoning
of this property. He stated they would contact the owners of the property
regarding the change in zoning on this property to industrial zoning.
3•
Mrs. Kenny appeared with Mr. 0. S. Dobkins
before the City Council asking for permission to build a 3000 square foot
residence and nursery on the J. K. Williams lot. This would be a combination
three bedroom brick home and nursery. The front yard would not be fenced, but
the back yard would have a red wood fence on each side and a cyclone fence
in the back. She was informed that this property was at this time zoned
residential and with this type of zoning a nursery could not be operated at
this location. It was suggested she contact the residents of this area and
find out what their attitude would be about a nursery being operated at this
location and come back and discuss this matter at the next council meeting.
4.
Mr. Clifford Johnson, City Manager of Hurst,
appeared before the City Council to discuss city problems such as Performance
Bonds, Maintenance Bonds, inspection of streets, plumbing inspection, electrical
and building inspections and the cost thereof.
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(Page Two, Called Meeting, Euless City Council, February 18, 1959)
5.
A motion was made by Councilman Murray, and
seconded by Councilman Fuller, to approve the preliminary plat of the Millican
Subdivision of 13 lots in the Oak Crest Estates Addition. This is a replat of
Alexander - Cullum Subdivision, Tracts 4 and 5. The vote in favor was unanimous.
6.
A motion was made by Councilman Cadenhead,
and seconded by Councilman Fuller, that the City of Euless sign an agreement
with the Texas Company to buy gasoline by tank truck load, their current price
being $.26.5 per gallon. They are to furnish the tank and pump, setting
up a charge for these to total $100.00, and allow the City of Euless credit
of $50.00 per year against this charge, which would liquidate the balance in
two years. The vote in favor was unanimous.
7.
A motion was made by Councilman Cadenhead,
and seconded by Councilman Murray, to authorize the Chief of Police to get the
experience of other police departments with different makes of cars used in
police work such as Chevrolets, Fords, and Plymouths. The vote in favor was
unanimous.
Attest:
/s/ W. E. Flippo
C ity Secretary
Minutes Approved:
/s/ Ernest Millican, Jr.
Mayor