HomeMy WebLinkAbout1953-04-06Special Meeting
Board of Aldermen
April 6, 1953
Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Board
of Aldermen of the Village of Euless, Texas, held on April 6, 1953, at the
Euless School House.
Meeting was called to order at 8:00 o'clock
p.m. by Mayor Joe Umphress, who presided. A I I members of the Board were
present, as well as George P. Gleeson, Attorney.
The Mayor advised the Board that the purpose
of the meeting was for consideration of a definite planning ordinance for the
Village as prepared by Mr. Gleeson, pursuant to authorization given on April
2,1953, and such other business as may be submitted by him.
The Planning Ordinance aforementioned
designated as Ordinance No. 1 was submitted, read and explained by Mr. Gleeson,
and following due consideration and discussion of same, Alderman Anderson
moved that said Ordinance No. 1 be adopted, which was seconded by Alderman
Anders, and upon submission, same was adopted unanimously. (Copy of Ordinance
No. 1 on file in Office of City Secretary.)
The Mayor then submitted Ordinance No. 2,
providing for adoption of official publication for publishing Legal Notices
for the Village. Following consideration and discussion thereof, Alderman
T i l l e r y moved i t s adoption, which motion was seconded by Alderman M i l l i ca n ,
and upon submission was adopted unanimously.
Other matters relating to the needs of the
Village, among which was the selection of Legal Counsel to assist the Board
in its endeavours to protect the Health, Safety, and General Welfare of the
inhabitants of the Village; thus it was moved by Alderman Tillery and
seconded by Alderman Anderson, that Mr. Gleeson be retained as Attorney for
the Village, effective April 1, and for such time as the Board may deem
expedient at a retainer of $75.00 per month.
The Mayor presented a statement of account
from Mr. Gleeson in the sum of $65.00 for Legal Services rendered the previous
Council. Motion was made by Alderman Tillery, seconded by Alderman Anderson
that such account be approved and ordered paid, which upon submission said
motion was unanimously adopted.
There being no further business to come
before the meeting, same was adjourned subject to call.
APPROVED:
/s/ Joe Umphress
Mayor
/s/ J. S. Anderson
Mayor
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