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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 K