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MINUTES OF A RED 'ULAH MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONE~, CITY OF TNIVEP~IT! PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HST.T. AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, TUESDAY, SEPT~ER 7, 19~3, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in r~gular session at 7:30 P. M., Tuesday, September 7, 19~3, with Mayor A. L. Slaughter and Cow~tssioners Lawrence B. Merchant and Ralph A. Porter present. Also present were City Clerk Lester L. Smith; City Attorney Percy C. Fewell; Chief C. ~. Trammell; City Engineer Jack F. Smith. The following Resolution introduced by Corem1 s'sioner Merchant and seconded by Ccmemissioner Porter, passed unanimously: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF b-NIVE~SITY PARK RELEASING MAINTENANCE BOND GIVEN BY O'NEAL APPERSON COMPANY FOR THE IMPBOVEMENT OF SHENANDOAN FR(~ THE WEST LINE OF LOT 1, IN BLOCK ~, PRESTON PLACE ~3, WESTWARD A DISTANCE OF 110 FEET IN THE CITY OF UN~JERSITY PARK, TEXAS, AND LOT 16, BLOCK 12, WESTWICK ROAD, UNIVER- SITY PARK, TEXAS, AND LOT 1~ B LOCK 13, WEST~CK ROAD, ~IVERSITY PARK, TEXAS. Upon the motion of Co,~tssioner Porter, seconded by Commissioner Merchant and carried, Msttison, Davey & Rader, Certified public Accountants were employed to w~ke the annual audit of the City's books and records for $500, to be paid upon com- plstion of the w~rk and filing of their reports. The file regarding personal property taxes on an automobile owned by J. R. Perryma~ was thoroughly discussed and C~mmissioner Porter moved am~ was seconded by Co~atssioner Merchant that the requested cancelation of this tax be denied and the City Attorney instructed to make collection and furnish Highland Park Independent School District with the facts with reference to taxes on the Packard automobile in question. Weights and measures for the City of University Park were discussed and City Attorney Fewall was instructed to draw an ordinance and present it to the Board at a later meeting. Chief C. W. Trammell presented a rec~aest that a light be installed at the Cotton Belt Ratlwaj Station at Lovers Lane. Commissioner Porter was requested to go to Tyler and take this matter up with the Parks were next discussed, and on the motion of Cozaaissioner Porter, seconded by Co~aissioner Merchant, it was decided that Mayor Slaughter contact his friend, Mr. Don M. Carter, regarding the strip of land lying west of Logo Alto, east of the Cotton Belt Railway. Commissioner Merchant was instructed to contact Hatton W. Sumaers and get prices on Lots 1 and 2, Block A, and Lots 1 through 6, Block B, Hillcrest Park Addition, also property carried on our tax roll as acreage known as Abstract 1~80 of the Jefferson Tilley Survey. Co,~esioner Porter next suggested that a drag line be rented to clean out our lakes. Upon a motion by Cos~mtssioner Merchant, seconded by Mayor Slaughter and carried unanimously, the City Clerk w~ authorized to rent a drag line when avail- able and the City Engineer was instructed to get and keep the lakes in proper con- dition. On the motion of Commissioner Porter, seconded by Coemissioner Merchant, and carried, the City Clerk was authorized to purchase 2% United States Treasury Bonds of 1951-53 in the amount of $15,000 from the Water Department and $10,000 from the Interest and Sinking Fund. Upon moti~ of Ralph A. Porter, seconded by Lawrence B. Merchant passed unanimously, an annual budget providing for anticipated receipts of $~57,~75.O0 wa~ adopted for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 1943, a~d ending September 30, 19~, and ordered properly filed. Upon motion of Lawrence B. Merchant, seconded by Ralph A. Porter and passed unanimously, an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, LEVYING THE AD VALOREM TAX OF SAID CITY OF UNIVERSITY PA~K FOR THE YEAR 1943 TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF CURRENT EXPENSES OF SAID CITY AND FOR PA~ OF INTEREST AND THE CREATION OF A SINKING FUND FOR THE RETII~E- MENT OF OUTSTANDING BONDS AND WARRANTS OF THE SAID CITY, A~) FIXING THE TIME WHEN SAID TAXES FOR THE YEAR 1943, SHALL ~7-~OME DUE, FIXING THE TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME DELINQUENT, PROVIDING FOR SPLIT-PAYMENTS, AND REPEALING ALL TAX OI~DINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY." was ~assed, adopted and approved. Upon motion of Ralph A. Porter, seconded by Lawrence B. Merchant and passed unanimously, a Resolution was adopted entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY.OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXA$, APPROVING THE GENERAL RO~_.~.~ OF THE CITY CLEBK ~ EX OFFICIO TAX ASSESSOR AND TAX COLLECTOR OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY, PARK, TEXAS, FOR THE C~.~DAR YEAR 1923." Upen motion of Co~m~issioner Merchant, seconded by Commissioner Porter and passed una~fm~usly, a Resolution was adopted entitled: "A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING WATER WORKS FUNDS FROM NET REVENUE AND SETTING ASIDE FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO PAY IN F[F~ THE AMOUNTS NEEDED FOR THE SINKING FUND AND INTERESR FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1923, ON WATER WORKS BONDS AND WARRANTS." Upon motion of Con~nissioner Porter, seconded by Co.~_tssioner Merchant, and passed unanimously, a Resolution was adopted entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION OF THE CITY OF BNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING THE GENERAL ROLLS OF THE CITY CLERK AS EX OFFICIO TAX AS~-2$OR AND TAX CO~.~ECTOR OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FOR THE CALF. NDAR YEAR 1923." After quite a lengthy discussion regarding a request for the connection of a sewer outside of this City, across Preston Road at Northwest Highway, upon the motion of Co~missioner Porter, seconded by Commissioner Merchant and passed, this requesr was denied. Upon motion of Lawrence B. Merchant, seconded by Ralph A. Porter and passed unanimously, the following rates of compensation were fixed and made effec- tive as of September 1, 1923: L. L. Smith, City Clerk $ 365.00 per month City Aduitor $ 250.00 per month And the following schedule was made effective for all employees beginning with the fourth week of employment: Common labor in the Public Works and Garage departments Truck Drivers Mechanics, other than foreman Foreman .66 ~per hour · 76 N . 1.OO" . Meter Readers .76 per hour Co, cfi Labor in ?ark Department .60 Upon the motion of Oon,~iseioner Halph A. Porter, seconded by CoslGissioner Lawrence B. Merchant, the mee%ir~ adjourned. PASSED AND APPROVE) THIS T~ FOURTH DAY OF OCTOBer, A. D. 19/,3. ATTEST: MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COmmISSIOnERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK HELD MONDAY, OCTOBE~ A, 19~3. The Board of Commissioners of University Park met at the City Hall in regular session at 7:30 o'clock P. M., with Mayor A. L. Slaughter presiding ~ and Comnissioners Lawrence B. Merchant and Ralph A. Porter present. City Clerk Lester Smith, City Attorney Percy Fewell, City Engineer JaCk Smith and Chief Trammell were also present. Upon motion of Ralph Porter, seconded 'by Lawrence Merchant and passed, the Chief of Police was authorize~ to employ two operators of a "dog wagon" to assist in the enforcement of the dog ordinance and requested to enforce this ordinance. Upon motion of Co _,~ssioner Porter, seconded by Commissioner Merchant and passed unanimouely, the City Clerk was instructed to discontinue and not renew the war risk insurance policy on city property-with an annual premium of $220.00. Mr. Merchant mentioned the frame buildings on the Highland Park Presbyterian Church property and was unanimously authorized to write such further letters as he might expect to do the most good. Upon motion of Conmissioner Merchant, seconded by Cow~ssioner Porter and passed unanimously, Mayor Slaughter was requested to answer~:,a letter from Mayor Rodgers of Dallas, dated September 22, 19~3, and indicate~a desire to study a Master Plan for Airports to serve this county before making any comait- ments with reference to the Midway Airport. Upon motion of Mr. Merchant duly seconded and passed, the City Attorney and City Engineer were instructed to contact Mr. Ellis P. House about drainage problems and the obstruction of Turf le Creek caused by a fence owned by Hr. House and report at the first meeting of this Board in November, 19~3. Hr. Merchant reported on transportation problems and upon his efforts to arrange for the purchase of a property for a part in the eastern part of the City. Upon motion of Co~4'~_sioner Merchant, du~ seconded and passed, Mr. Ralph Porter was requested to negotiate with Honorable Hatton Sumners for the acquisition of property for that purpose and report at a meeting of this Board. Mayor slaughter reported the progress being made toward the paving of Preston Road and was requested to contact Mr. Huffman in the State Highway Depart- ment and do all things required to start this project. A report by Mrs. Will C. Jones Jr.; to the OPA on the activities of the Park Cities Ration Board was received a~d studied. Upon motion of Commissioner Ralph A. Porter, seconded by Commissioner Lawrence B. Merchant and passed unanimously an expenditure of One Hundred Fifty Dollars was authorized for expenses and the City Attorney was directed to attend the conference of the National Institute of Municipal Law Officers to be held in Chicago on December 1, 2 and 3, 19~3. Upon motion of Con~issioner MerChant duly seconded and passed u~nan.i~ously Mr. Ralph Porter was authorized and requested to purchase Lot 7, Block 1, University Hill West Addition to be used later for the extension of Dublin Street from Dyer to McFarlin Boulevard upon contracts, .conveyances and title approved by the City Attorney and the City Clerk and Mayor, were authorized and directed to pay the purchase price from the General Fund. Upon motion of Commissioner Porter, seconded by Co~nissioner Merchant and passed the meeting adjourned. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE FIRST DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1923. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CO~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK HELD MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1%3. The Board of Co-~4ssionere~ of the City of University Park met in regular session in the council chambers of the City Hall at 7:30 o'clock P. M., on the first day of November, 19&3, with Mayor A. L. Slaughter presiding and Commissioners Lawrence B. Merchant and Ralph A. Porter, City Attorney Percy Fewell and City Clerk Lester L. Smith present. Upon motion of Commission. er Merchant, seconded by Co~.t$sioner Porter and passed unanimously, Cancellation Certificate N;,~her &07 was approved and the City Clerk was authorized and dirg. cted to cancel uncollectible and improperly assessed personal property taxes listed on Certificate Number &07 in the following total amounts: YEAR FOR WHICH ASSESSED AMOUNT 19~2 $ 780.85 19~1 382.27 1920 185.10 1939 10~ 1938 TOTAL 1482.30 Upon motion of Mr. Ralph Porter, seconded by Mr. Lawrence Merchant and passed unanimously, an Ordinance was adopted entitled: "AN ORDINANCE FINDING AND DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF IMPROVING PRESTON ROAD FROM LOVERS LANE TO THE NORTHWEST HIGHWAY AND ORDERING THE P~VING AND IMPROVING OF SAID S~fREET AND PROVIDING FOR THE ASSESS~T OF BENEFITS.. 'Upon motion of Commissioner Porter seconded by Co,w,~esioner Merchant and passed, the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized and directed to execute a release of each of the maintenance bonds on the construction of pavement onthe following streets: (a) Southwestern Boulevard, from the East line of Baltimore Drive to the East line of Preston Road; Lomo Alto Drive from the a]_'ley South of Stanhope to the alley North of Stanhope, and Armstrong Parkwa~ from the alley South of Shenandoah to the alley North of Stanhope; (c) The East one-half of Lomo Alto .Drive from the alley South of Shenandoah to the alley North of Shenandoah, and Stanhope from preston Place #3 to Lomo Alto Drive; (d) Shenandoah Street from Preston Place #3 to .the East line of Lc~o Alto Drive excluding the intersection with the paving on Armstrong Parkway. Upon motion made by ¢os~issioner Merchant seconded by Commissioner Porter and passed unanimously, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST 9 MINUTES OF A ~TING OF THE BOARD OF CO~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK. The Board of Comnisstoners of the City of University Park met in regular session at 7:30 P. M., on the fifteenth day of November, 1943. Those present included Mayor A. L. Slaughter, presiding and Cosmd~sionerS Ralph A. Porter and Lawrence B. Merchant; City Clerk Lester L. Smith; City Attorney Percy C. Fewell and Chief C. W. Trammell. Upon the motion of Mr. L. B. Merchant, seconded by Mr. Ralph A. Porter, and passed unanimously, cancellation certificate #&OS waa approved and L. L. Smith as City Clerk and Tax Collector was authorized to cancel uncollectible or improperly assessed personal property taxes for the following years: 19~3 $ 2o.9o 1942 167.50 19~1 86.06 1940 58.15 193~ 31.95 1938 16.25_ TOTAL 380.81 Upon motion of Ralph A. Porter, seconded by Lawrence B. Merchant and passed unanimously the Ma~or and City Clerk were authorized and directed to continue to participate with the Town of Highland Park in providing facilities for the Park Cities Ration Board at a cost to this City not exceeding One Hundred Fifty Dollars per month, through the year 19~4. ~ Upon motion of L. B. Merchant, seconded by Ralph A. Porter, and passed unanimously, the City Attorney was requested to present to the first convenient future meeting an amended Ordinance on Building Permits so as to require a permit for all construction other than for maintenance, repairs, involving no .structural changes and costing less than One Hundred Dollars and providing the following schedule of fees for each permit: For construction coeting less than $100 -0- For construction costing from $100 to $~00 $ 1.00 For construction costing more than $500 2.00 for each $1000 or fraction thereof. By una~us request of the Commission, the City Clerk was directed to acknowledge receipt of a letter from the Highland Park Presbyterian Church and to retain the letter in the City's permanent files. Upon motion of Ralph A. Porter, seconded by Lawrence B. Merchant and passed una~.~us~, there was adopted an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE P~OVIDING FOR T~E RECONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE POETION OF STATE HIGHWAY ~0. 2~ IN THE CITY OF Uh-IVERSITY PARK HEREINAFTER REFERRED 'TO A~ THE "STREET PROJECT" AND A~THOR- · IZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY SECRETARY TO AFFIX THE CORPORATE SEAL AND ATTEST THE SAME, A CERTAIN CONTRACT BETW~ THE CITY AND THE STATE OF TEXAS PROVIDING FOR THE INSTAL- LATION, CONSTRUCTION, EXISTENCE, USE AND MAINTENANCE OF SAID STREET PROJECT; FOR THE PAYMENT,~ BY THE STATE OF TEXAS, OF THE CONSTRUCTION CO~TS OF SAID STREET PROJECT; AS SET OUT IN THE AG~wm~; FOR THE ASSUMPTION, BY. THE CITY, OF ALL DAMAGES TO ADJOINING, ABUTTING AND OTHER PROPERTY AND BUSINESS AND TO~ ,T~ANT OR OCCUPANT THEREOF; FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AGAI~T ALL SUCH .DAMAGES AND EXPENSES IN CONNECTION WITH ANY CLAIM OR SUIT THEREC~; FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE STREET P~OJECT; AND DEOLARING A~ EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE EFFECTIVE FROM AND AFTER ITS PASSAGE." Upon motioa of Lawrence B. ~erchant, seconded by Ralph A. Porter, and passed unanimously, there, was adopted a Resolution entitled: "R~OL~TION FIXING HOLIDAYS TO BE OBSERVED BY THE OFFICERS AND ~LOYEES OF THE CITY OF U~ITERSITY PARK. # Upon motion of Ralph A. Porter, seconded by Lawrence B. Merchant, and passed un- animously, there was adopted a. Resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION FIXING THE POLICY OF THE cITy OF UNIVEP~ITY PARK WITH REFER~CE TO SICK LEAVE FOR ~HPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK." PASSRD AND APPROVED THIS THE SIXTH DAY OF DECEMBER, A. D. ATTEST: MINUTE~ OF ~ETING OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HELD DECW~ER 6, 19~3. The Board of Co~nissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session at 7:30 P. M., on Monday, December 6, 1923, with the Me, or, both City Co~nissioners, City Attorney and City Clerk present, and Ma~or A. L. Slaughter presiding. Upon motion of Cos~aissioner Lawrence Merchant, seconded by Co,~!ssioner Ralph A. Porter and passed unanimously, there was adopted a Resolution entitled: "RESOLOTION OF MUNICIPALITY REGARDING TRAFFIC REGULATION ON PRESTON ROAD STATE HIGHWAY 289". Upon motion of Commissioner Ralph A. Porter, seconded by Conmissioner Lawrence B. Merchant, there was adopted a Resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT TO MAINTAIN STATE HIGHWAY 289 FR~ LOVERS LANE TO LOOP 12." Upon motion of Ralph Porter, seconded by Lawrence Merchant and passed by three affirmative and no negative votes, the City Clerk was instructed to con- tinus the membership of this City in the National safety Council. Upon motion of Mr. Merchant, seconded by Mr. Porter and passed, it was decided that because of the Christmas season no meeting would be held on December 20, 19&3, unless specially called by the Mayor. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS TH~ THIRD DAY OF JANUARY, A.. D. 19~4. MAYOR ATTEST: MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HELD JANUARY 3, 19~4. The Governing Body of the City of University Park met 'in regular session in the Auditorium of the City Hall at 7.'30 P. M., on Monday, January 3' 1944, with Mayor A. L. Slaughter presiding and the following officials present: Commissioners Ralph A. Porter and Lawrence B. Merchant; City Clerk Lester L. Smith; City Attorney Percy C. Fewell and City Engineer Jack F. Smith. Mr. Audrey Costa and Mr. Love presented a proposal for cleaning up the Olinger property upon condition that the City allow them, or their successors in title, to improve the small house now on the property in its present location and construct two other houses on the tract of land which faces Westminister Avenue, extends to the alley North of Westminister and includes an area appro~=-tely 100 feet by 177 feet. Since an exception to and variance from the Zoning Ordinance was involved, the City Attorney. ruled this Board lacked authority to grant the request and that an application should be presented to the Board of Adjustment. In the meantime, the Mayor, City Attorney and Ralph Porter agreed to work with and encourage anyone on getting the premises cleaned up without any changes in present ordinances. Hr. Tom Finnegan, who had indicated he wanted to offer criticism and com- plaints and to request the City to spend several hundred dollars to solve his drainage problems was assigned the next place on the docket, but telephoned his explanation that his wife's illness precluded his being present. This was, therefore, Passed to the next regular meeting. The Mayor reported on the progress being made toward getting Preston Road paved. The minutes of the meeting of December 6, 1943, were read and approved. Upon motion of Com~_ ~ssioner Ralph A. Porter, seconded by.Ma~or A. L. Slaughter and passed, the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized and instructed to release the Maintenance Bonds on the improvement of Greenbrier Drive from Airline Road to Durham. Upon motion of Co~-,~sioner Ralph A. Porter, seconded by Ma~or A. L. Slaughter and passed, cancellation certificate #A09 was approved and the City Clerk instructed to cancel personal property taxes listed on the certificate amounting to $227.70. Upon ~otion of Mayor A. L. Slaughter, duly seconded and passed, the City Clerk was authorized and instmacted to purchase such equipment as the City Health Officer recommends to aid in the inspection and examination of milk offered for sale in University Park. Consideration was given to the use of City automobiles by its employees and it was decided it was cheaper and wiser to have .these cars stored at night and with proper care by the e~ployees. Upon motion of Commissioner Ralph A. Porter, seconded by Mayor A. L. Slaughter and passed unanimously, there was adopted a Resolution entitled: "RESOLUTICN OF THE BOARD OF C0~ISSIONERS, CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TO EXPRESS APPRE- CIATION FOR THE DILIGENCE OF CITY EMPLOYEES DURING THE YEAR 19A3, AND THE HOPE THAT EMPLOYEES IN MILITAR~ SERVICE WILL SOON RETURN TO THEIR USUAL DUTIES." Upon motion of Ralph A. Porter, seconded by A. L. Slaughter, a hearing to determine whether or not portions of Brontwood Street should be abandoned was ordered to be held in the City Hall at 7:30 P. M., on Monday, January 17, 19~4, and the City Clerk was instructed to publish notice of the hearing in each issue of the official publication published prior to the hearing. . Upon motion of Ralph A. Porter, duly seconded and passed the City Clerk was authorized to cooperate with the Co, w,~ssioners Court in employing a Weights and Measures Inspector for Dallas County and to commit this City to pay Three Hundred Dollars toward his salary for one year, provided the Board of Co,w,~ssioners of the City of University Park are permitted to approve the selection of the appointee. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE SEVENTEEFrH DAY OF JANUARY, A. D. 19~4. ATTEST: NINUTES OF A ~TING OF THE BOARD OF CO~ISSIONEP~ OF TNE CITY OF UNIVEP~ITY PARK HELD NONDAY, JANUARY 17, The Board of Con~ssioners of University Park met in the City Hall in regular session at 7:30 P. M., with Ma~or A. L. Slaughter presiding and Con~issioner Ralph A. Porter present. Also present were Lester L. Smith, City Secretary; Jack F. Smith, City Engineer; John Kinsey and Percy C. Fewell, City Attorney. The question of drainage in the alley back of Tom P. Finnegan was the first business taken up and upon the motion of Con~issioner Porter, seconded by Mayor Slaughter, Myers & Noyes, Engineers, were employed to determine whether in their opinion the problem is municipal or personal and to recommend a feasible plan to cure the situation. Upon motion of Ralph A. Porter, duly seconded and passed, the City Clerk was instructed to purchase a two inch seven thousand GPN portable water pump for City use at a cost of $188.00. The alley back of T. H. Lewis, &~O1 Windsor Parkway, was next discussed and upon a motion of Mayor Slaughter, seconded by Commissioner Porter, was deferred until next meeting, to give the Co~mission a chance for a personal inspection. Community and Youth Center was discussed at great length but was deferred until next meeting upon motion of Coz~missioner Porter, seconded by Mayor Slaughter. The vacant property on University Boulevard, Lomo Alto and the Cotton Belt Railway, which is now in the City of Dallas and which is purported to be used for park purposes only, was next discussed and the City Attorney was ordered to check into the matter and see what could be done to annex this land to the City of Univ- ersity Park. A duly advertised public hearing was held with reference to the abandonment of portions of Brentwood Street, with no one present opposing the abandonment and no objections filed. Upon motion of Ralph A. Porter, seconded by A. L. Slaughter and passed unanimously, there was adopted an Ordinance en%itled.. "O~DINANCE OF THE CIT~ OF UNIVERSITT PARK, RETAINING PART AND ABANDONING PART OF BRENTWO(D STREET AS SET OUT IN THIS O~DINANCE." There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. PASSE) AND APPH~ED THIS THE SEVENTH DAY OF FEBRUARY, A. D. 19~. 1¸7 NINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMNISSIONERS OF THE CITI OF UNIVERSITY PARK HELD NONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 19~A. The Board of Commissioners of University Park met at the City Hall in regular session at 7:30 P. M., with Mayor A. L. Slaughter presiding and Commissioners Ralph A. Porter and Lawrence B. Merchant present. Also present were Lester L. Smith, City Secretary; Jack F. Smith, City Engineer and Percy C. Fewell, City Attorney. The minutes of the meeting held January 17, 19~4, were read and approved. The first business was that of compensation insurance presented by Seay & Hall, and after much discussion, the City Clerk was requested to get two more companies' bids before making any decision. The next business was the appointment of the Equaliz&tion Board for the coming year. Co~aissioner Porter moved and it was seconded by Commissioner Merchant that Michaux Nash and Dr. E. D. Mouzon, Jr., be reappointed together with the new member, W. L. Burgher, and the motion by Co~ssioner Merchant and seconded by Co,,,~ssioner Porter, Mr. Nash was appointed unanimously as Chairman of the Board. The alley back of Thcs. H Lewis' ~01 Windsor parkway was next dis- · , c~ssed. Upon the motion by Commissioner Porter, seconded by Comtssioner Merchant, it was unanimous that the City could not build the retaining w~11 as suggested by Mrs. Lewis. Letter was next read by the City Clerk from Mrs. H. C. Hammett regarding dogs, and upon the motion of Co,~ssioner Merchant, seconded by Commissioner Porter, and passed, the Chief of Police is requested to enforce the present ordinance and see that all dogs without tags are picked up and impounded. Mr. Geo. Cullum appeared and discussed at great length regarding the leasing of a ditching machine on a monthly rate for the purpose of cutting a ditch for a 30 inch sewer down Southwestern from Preston Road to Tulane. Commfssioner Por~er moved and was seconded by Commissioner Merchant that this machine should be leased for the above purpose, which would cost approximately $300 for the Job. motion carried. There being no f~rther business, the meeting adjourned. · Read in open meeting and approved February 21, 19~. The ATTEST: MINUTES OF A ~R. RTING OF THE BOARD OF CO]~ISSICNERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK HELD MONDAY, FEBRUART 21, 19&A, AT 7:3OP. M. The Board of Commissioners of University Park met at the City Hall in regular session at 7:30 P. M., with Mayor A. L. Slaughter presiding and Commissioners Ralph A. Porter and Lawrence B. Merchant present. Also present were Lester L. Smith, City Secretary; Jack F. Smith, City Engineer; Percy C. Fewell, City Attorney and John Kinsey. The minutes of the meeting held February 7, 19hA, were read and approved. The first business was a report by the City Engineer regarding the leaks in water mains at 4428 University Blvd., after an examination by the City of Dallas. There being no leaks found, the City Engineer was instructed to contact Myers & Noyes for further instructions. The old draft board office was next discussed for a meeting place of the girls activities and not having sufficient information, the Ma~or was requested to 'contact Mrs. Giron for an outline of their requirements. Commissioner Porter made a motion that there be adopted: "AN OF~INANCE ORDERING A GENERAL MUNICIPAL' ELECTION IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK ON TUESDAY APRIL &, 19&4, FOR THE ELECTION OF A MAYOR AND TWO COMMISSIONERS, FIXING THE TIME, PLACE AND MANNER OF HOLDING SAID ELEC- TION AND APPOINTING JUDGES AND CLERKS THEREFOR." The motion was seconded by Commissioner Merchant and the Ordinance was passed unanimously. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE TWENTIETH DAY OF MARCH, A. D. 19&4. ATTEST: MINUTES OF A REGULAR ~ETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD MONDAY, MARCH 20,. 1944. The Board of Commissioners of University Park met at the City Hall in regular session at 7:30 P. M., with Mayor A. L. Slaughter presiding and Commissioners Ralph A. Porter and Lawrence B. Merchant Present. Also present were Lester L. Smith, City Secretary; Jack F. Smith, City Engineer; Percy C. Fewell, City Attorney and John Kinsey. Upon motion 6f Commissioner Merchant seconded by Commissioner Porter and passed unanimously, there was adopted a Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk for and on behalf of the City of University Park to execute a rental 'contract for the use and occupancy of portions of the streets, alleys and other pub lic ways by the Dallas Power & Light Company. A copy of the Rental Contract is attached hereto, m~rked Exhibit A and made a part he~eof. On motion of Commissioner Porter, seconded by Commissioner Merchant and passed unanimously, there was adopted a Resolution authorizing the execution of an Agreement with the DaIlas Power & Light Company for the maintenanc~e and opera- tion of that Company' s street lighting system within the City of University Park and supply electric power and energy for the functioning of the street lighting system. A copy of this Agreement is attached hereto, marked Exhibit B, and made a part hereof. A motion made by Com~n~issioner Merchant seconded by Commissioner Porter and passed unanimously by which there was a Resolution aut~horizing execution of an agreement for electric service for the operation of the City's water pumping plants. A copy of this Agreement is attached hereto, marked Exhibit C, and made a part hereof. A petition with reference to cc~dition of the alley between Stanford and Purdue Streets (3100 block) was presented and considered and in view of the fact that there are a great number of unimproved alleys in similar condition, on motion of Commissioner Porter seconded by Commissioner Merchant and passed unanimously, the City Engineer was requested to investigate the grade of the alleys and make any Lmprovement, which can be made by grading, and the City Clerk was re- quested to advise the interested persons that improvement of such alleys is being planned as one of the major post war projects. A bill for $8.90 for plumbing work of removing an obstruction from the City's main, back of 37~8 Stanford, was considered and on motion of Commissioner Nerchant, duly seconded and passed, the City Clerk and Nayor were authorized and instructed to pay this $8.90. The need of extending Daniels Street and the nearby alleys at the East end was discussed. Upon motion of Commissioner Porter, seconded by Commissioner Nerchant and passed unanimously, the City Engineer was requested to furnish the City Attorney field notes on the land required for the opening and extending of the street and alleys and the City Attorney was instructed to use his best efforts to get the property owners to dedicate the required land to public use amicably, and failing in this to report to the Governing Body with proper resolutions and orders looking toward the condemnation of the land required for that purpose. A query was posed with reference to the adequacy of the sanitary sewer pump at Caruth and Douglas, and the main sewer line serving the area. It appeared probable that other problems should be considered in connection with this. Commissioner Nerchant made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Porter and passed, that the City Engineer secure an estimate of the expenses incident to securing the services of consulting engineers for completing plans for improving the water and sewer system of this City, at the next meeting of the Governing Body of the City. The question of creating a bus stop zone on Hillcrest at University Bouleward · was presented. Action was deferred until next meeting. There being no further business, motion~was duly made and seconded to adjourn. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE SEVENTEENTH DAY OF APRIL, A. D. 194%. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CO~ISSIONERS, CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HEID MONDAY, APRIL 17, 1944. The Board of Commissioners for the City of University Park met at Council Chambers at the City Hall at 7:30 P. M., on Monday, April 17, 1944, with Mayor A. L. Slaughter presiding and Commissioners L. B. Merchant and Ralph A. Porter present. There was also present quite a number of residents of the City and all of the administrative officers. A report of H. H. Guice, presiding Judge of the election held in this City on the fourth day of April, 1944, was delivered by that official to the Mayor, who opened the report~at public meeting and caused the s~ame_ to be reviewed by the entire governing body. Thereafter, upon motion of Conmutssioner Merchant, seconded by Commissioner Porter, there was pasSed unanimously an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE CANVASING THE RETURNS OF THE CITY ELECTION HELD APRIL &, 19&4, DECLARING A. L. SLAUGHTER ELECTED MAYOR AND RALPH A. PORTER AND A. H. MEADOWS ELECTED COMMISSIONERS OF THIS CITY, AND ORDERING THEIR IMMEDIATE INSTALLATION." The newly elected governing body then presented their respective bonds as required by law; these bonds were approved by the City Attorney and considered by the Board. Upon motion of Commissioner Lawrence Merchant seconded by Cemmissioner Porter, there was unanimously adopted a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING BONDS TENDERED BY A. L. SLAUGHTER, RALPH A. PORTER A~D A. H. MEADOWS, AS PRINCIPALS, AND NATIONAL SURETY CORPORATION, AS SURETY." Then upon the request of the Mayor, Commissioner Porter addressed the audience briefly with reference to the financial position and progress of the City and the accomplishments of the previous administratioh. The address having been enthusiastically received, the newly elected officials were request_ed to 'take the oath of office. Each of them having taken the proper oath as administered by the City Attorney, newly elected Mayor A. L. Slaughter and Commissioners Ralph A. Porter and A. H. Meadows assumed their official duties, and upon retirement of former Commissioner Merchant to the audience, the newly elected governing body continued the session, whereupon M~or A. L. Slaughter nominated L. L. Smith to be City Clerk and ex officio tax collector and assessor of this City. Upon motion of Ralph A. Porter, duly seconded by A. H. Meadows, there was unanimously adopted an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING L. L. SMITH, CITY CLERK AND EX OFFICIO TAX COLLECTOR AND ASSESSOR, CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TERM BEGINNING APRIL 17, 19~4, ENDING AT THE WILL OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE SAID CITY." and the said L. L. Smith was administered the oath of office and his bond duly approved. Mayor Slaughter then nominated Percy C. Fewell as City attorney, nomination approved upon motion of Ralph A. Porter,~ seconded by A. H. Meadows, and passed unanimous- The Mayor then nominated for 'Chief of Police and Fire Departments, C. W. Trammell. The appointment was approved and confirmed by motion of Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Porter, and passed unanimously. Jack F. Smith was likewise appointed the City Engineer, and J. Shirley Hodges was appointed City Health Officer, and F-arley ReaSonover was appointed Judge of the Corporation Court, and upon motion of Commissioner Porter, seconded by Commissioner Meadows and passed unanimously, the said appointments were approved and confirmed. Upon motion of Mr. A. H. Meadows, seconded by Mr. Ralph A. Porter, and passed unanimously, the charge to be made for season tickets to the swiping pool for the 19~4 year was fixed at the sum of Three Dollars ($3.00) plus Federal Tax, and the price of a single swim was fixed at Fifty Cents (505), including tax. Upon motion of Commissioner Porter, seconded by Commissioner Meadows and passed unanimously, City Clerk was authorized to sell an old tractor and pump jack, now stored at the city garage, for the best price obtainable. Upon motion of Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Porter, there passed unanimously and was adopted resolution releasing and authorizing the execution of instruments releasing the maintenance bonds on the paving of Hanover Street from Lomo Alto to Armstrong and of Stanford Street from Lomo Alto to Armstrong. By motion of Mr. A. H. Meadows, seconded by Ral~,h A. Porter and passed unanimously, the Mayor was aut~horized to and directed to sell the used automobiles now on hand in excess of the current needs of the City, at the best price obtain- able. Mr. Porter's motion, seconded by Mr. Meadows, to do so, having passed unan- imously, the meeting adjourned. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE FIRST DAY OF MAY, A. D. 1944. ATTEST: MINUTES OF A REGULAR ~TING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, HElD MONDAY, MAY 1, 1944. The Board of Conmissioners of the City of University Park met at the City Hall at 7:30 P. M., on Monday, May 1, 1944, with Mayor A. L. Slaughter presiding, and Commissioners A. H. Meadows and Ralph A. Porter present. There were also present Jack F. Smith, City Engineer; Lester L. Smith, City Secretary; Dr. J. Shirley Hodges, City Health Officer and Percy C. Fewell, City Attorney. Lt. J. L. Rowland appeared before the Board and explained the desirability of grading restaurants in the City of University Park and on motion of Coamissioner Porter, seconded by Commissioner Meadows, the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance required to put this grading into effect. A bill and letter from Mrs. J. F. Faulk for damages sustained to her automobile while trying to cross Preston Road, was read by Mayor Slaughter. Com- missioner Porter moved that the bill be paid. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Meadows and passed. The City Attorney advised the immediate placing of barricades and flares along Preston Road. On motion of Co~nissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Porter, the application from Officer Pickle to the Mayor and Commissioners requesting a leave of absence from May 15, to August 1, was referred to the Chief of Police for the exercise of his~ discretion. Upon motion of Commissioner Porter, seconded by Commissioner Meadows and carried by the unanimous vote of the Commission, there 'was adopted: "AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF MOUNT VERNON AVENUE; DE- FINING THE PORTION OF SAID STREET AS A SEPARATE DISTRICT; DECLARING THE PURPOSE TO ASSESS PART OF THE CO~T OF THE IMPROV~NTS AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY AND OWNERS THEREOF; AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE PLANS ~ AND SPECIFICATIONS." C~ommissioner Porter moved that the City Engineer, Jack Smith, get approxi- mate prices for the paving of Armstrong Boulevard from Lovers Lane to the alley south of Grassmere, and also Tulane from Lovers Lane to Amherst. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Neadows and passed unanimously. Commtss~ oner Neadows moved that the City Engineer be instructed to com- pile and furnish the governing body with a list of streets in need of repair, in- dicating the extent of the need a~d approximate cost of the improvement required. This motion Was seconded by Commissioner Po~rter and passed unanimously. Upon motion of Comissioner Porter, duly seconded and passed unanimously, C. G. Weakley, R. C. Duncan, R. E. Peake, Elbert Willi~ and C. C. ~Albritt°n were unanimously appointed members of the Zoning Commis~ on of University Park for the term ending Nay l, 19~6, and to serve until their respective successors have been duly appointed and qualified. The proposal from Nyers and Noyes for engineering services for post war improvements was passed until next meeting, with instructions to the City Engineer to make information from a previous report made by Nyers & Noyes 1 on plans for the development of this City available to the members of this Board. Upon a motion of Co~tss~ oner Porter, seconded by Nayor Slaughter, Chief Trammell and Captain Warnack were designated as the persons to attend a banquet on Nay 9, and accept the Safety Award. Upon motion of Commissioner Ralph A. Porter, seconded by Commissioner Neadows and passed unanimously, there was adopted: "AN ORDINANCE EXCLUDING THE TERRITORY NORTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF THE PRESENTLY PAVED PORTION OF NORTHWEST HIGHWAY FROM THIS CITY." The removal of signs on Hillcrest Avenue was passed until next meeting in order that Commissioner Neadows could personally inspect these signs. Upon motion of Commissioner Porter, seconded by Comlssioner Neadows, and passed unanimously, there was adopted: "AN ORDINANCE ANENDING AN ORDINANCE CREATING AND ESTABLISHING A CORPORATION COURT IN AND FOR THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, PASSED SEPTEMBER 2, 1924, AND AMENDED APRIL 12, 1938, SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFICE OF A~SOCIATE JUDGE." Mayor A. L. Slaughter nominated W. P. Goar to serve as Associate Judge until April 15, 19&6, and thereafter until his' successor is appointed and qualified. Upon motion of Commissioner Porter, seconded by Commissioner Meadows and passed unanimously, Wi P. Goat, was duly appointed as Associate Judge for the said term and his compensation was fixed at $10'00 for each day or portion thereof on which he holds court. Commissioner Meadows moved and Commissioner Porter seconded a motion in- structing the Chief of Police and City Engineer to file a description of such area with t.he City Attorney for the drawing of an ordinance restricting the speed of traffic around the schools located in University Park to 15 miles per hour. There being no further business, a motion duly made and seconded to adjourn carried. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE FIFTEENTH DAY OF MAY, A. D. 1944. ATTEST: CITY CLERK MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CO~SSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD MONDAY, MAY 15, 1944. The Board of Co~f_ssioners of the ~ity of University Park met in regular session in the council chambers at 7:30 P. M., on May 15, 1944, with Mayor A. L. Slaughter presiding and Comissioners Ralph A. Porter and A. H. Meadows present. Also present were Percy C. Fewell, City Attorney; Lester L. Smith, City Clerk; C. W. Trammell, Chief of Police and Jack F. Smith, City Engineer. There first came on for consideration the request of Mr. Frank McNeny on behalf of Southern Methodist University and Mr. W. W. Caruth for a change in the zoning of the north half of Block 78 adjoining the area presently classified for commercial uses so as to permit this block to be used for a nursery and other com- mercial purposes. After discussion, Commissioner A. H'. Meadows made a motion which was seconded by Commissioner Ralph A. Porter and passed unanimously, that this request be denied and that the M~or determine whether the area presently zoned for com- mercial uses ;will be so developed and screened off as to protect the adjacent resi- dential area or further consideration must be given to decreasing the commercial area in such a way as will best protect the residential section. The City Attorney reported on negotiations for land to be used for park purposes. On motion of Commissioner Meadows, duly seconded and passed unanimously, the City Attorney was instructed to inform Porter Lindsley that the city does not care to m~d~e an offer for the land within the City of Dallas adjoining the western city limits of University Park and lying south of University Boulevard. Upon motion of Ralph A. Porter seconded by A. H. Meadows and passed unan- imously, the City Attorneywas authorized on behalf of and as the act of the City of University Park to purchase the five and one quarter (5~) acres known as the "Springer Tract~ lying east of' Airline Road and North of University Boulevard for a cash con- sideration not to exceed $10,000.00 and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute contracts approved by the City Attorney to complete the purchase and to pay the consideration from the general fund. The request of Miss Hicks for the use of Caruth Park was presented but action was deferred with the request the City Clerk obtain more information from Miss Hicks with reference to the time and manner of use proposed. Upon motion of Ralph .A. Porter, seconded by A. H. Meadows and passed unan- imously, the Commission determined that it was desirous and necessary that Durham Street be extended southward from its present southern terminus to the north line of University Boulevard. The 'MaYor and City Attorney were directed to make the necessary negotiations and arrangements for obtaining land therefor, and opening a road fifty feet in width to make this extension. A Committee appeared to request the installation of flood ~lights in Caruth Park for use at night soft ball games'. Upon motion of Commissioner A. H. Meadows seconded by Commissioner Ralph A. Porter and passed unanimously, the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) Was appropriated for that purpose and the City Clerk authorized to work with the committee in making the requested installation, at a cost not to exceed the amount appropriated, and The Commission deeming that an emergency existed which could not have been anticipated at the time of the making of the current annual budget, the budget was amended accordi~=~l y. Upon mOtion of Comnissioner Ralph A. Porter, seconded by Commissioner A. H. Meadows and passed by the unanimous vote of all members of the Commission, there was adopted: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF ~HE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK DEtErMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND O~DERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF ARMSTRONG BOULEVARD DEFINING THE PORTION OF SAID STREET AS A SEPARATE DISTRICT; DECLARING THE PURPOSE TO ASSESS PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS AGAINST THE ABUTTING P~OPERTY AND OWNERS THEREOF AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. Upon motion of Commissioner A. H. Meadows seconded by Commissioner Ralph A. ¸3O Porter and passed unanimously thereof there was adopted: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE IMPROV~NT OF A PORTION OF TULANE AVENUE DEFINING THE POR- TION OF SAID STREET AS A SEPARATE DISTRICT; DECLARING THE PURPOSE TO ASSESS PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS AGAINST THE AB UTTING PROPERTY AND OWNERS THEREOF AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINF2~ TO PREPARE AND FIlE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. Upon motion of Con, missioner Ralph A. Porter seconded by Commissioner A. H. Meadows. a~ passed unanimously; effective as of the first day of May, 19~4, the rate of compensation of the respective employees in the Police and Fire Departments, except the Chief, was fixed at a sum of money exactly equivalent to 105% of the compensation rate in effect on the last day of April, 1944. ~ Mr. H. E. Yarb~ough~presented a proposed plat of acreage he is purchasing from Southern Methodist University and W. W. Caruth and the City Clerk was in- structed to call a meeting of the Planning Board for the purpose of considering this plan. Upon motion of Commissioner A. H. Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Ralph A. Porter, and passed by the unanimous vote of all of the Commission there was adopted: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE CONSTRU- CTION OF SIDEWALKS ALONG PROPERTY ABUTTING ON THE WEST SIDE OF HILLCREST AVENUE FROM GRANADA AVENUE TO BINKLEY AVENUE AND ON PROPERTY ON THE EAST SIDE OF HILLCREST AT DANIELS AVENUE; DEFINING THE PORTIONS OF SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY TO BE II, PROVED AS SEPAR- ATE DISTRICTS; DECLARING THE PURPOSE TO ASSESS THE COST OF THE SIDEWALKS AS SO IMPROVED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROP~ERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. Upon motion of Cozmztssioner A. H. Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Ralph A. Porter and approved unanimously, the Mayor was authorized and requested to employ Myers & Noyes to do the pre.tm~ary planning for post war and current essential projects upon a per diem or contract rather than percentage basis at an amount agreed upon as reasonable compensation to be determined, in advance, by the Mayor. Upon motion of Conmzfssioner Ralph A. Porter and seconded by Conmxissioner A. H. Neadows and passed unanimously, the meeting adjourned. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE FIFTH DAY OF JUNE, A. D. 19~4. AT TEST: MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK ON THE 23rd DAY OF MAY, A. D. 1944. A special call meeting of' the Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park was held in the City Hall with all members present on the twenty-fhird~ day of May, 1944, and the following business was transacted: Upon motion of Commissioner Ralph A. Porter, seconded by Commissioner A. H. Meadows and passed unan~m~ously, the resignation of City Clerk Lester L. S~ith, was accepted, but he was granted a two weeks vacation at his present rate of compensation with the provision that his future duties and position and his rate of compensation, if any, shall be determined by the City Clerk subject to the approval of the Board of ¢on~ssioners. Upon motion of Coz~missioner Ralph A. Porter, seconded by Commissioner A. H. Meadows and passed unanimously Ralph E. Hamman was appointed City Clerk and Ex Officio Tax Assessor and Collector of the City of University Park. His compensation fixed at $~60.00 per month, thereupon the meeting adjourned. Coamissioner Commissioner MINUTES OF A REGULAR ~u~.F~TING OF ~ ~ OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD AT 7:30 P. M., MONDAY, JUNE 5, 19~4. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session at 7:30 P. M., Monday, June 5, 19~4, with Mayor A. L. Slaughter presiding and Commissioners Ralph A. Porter and A. H. Meadows present. Also present were City Secretary Ralph E. Hamman; City Attorney Percy C. Fewell, and City Engineer Jack F. Smith. The minutes of the meeting held May 15, were read and approved. Mr. Frank McNeny appeared and requested that the City Conmission rescind its action of May 15, in denying his request that a part or all of the North of Block 78, University Heights Addition be re-zoned or changed from its present designation as a residential area to a commercial area. Mr. McNeny was accompanied by Mr. Grady Brown and Mrs. Brown, who proposed to buy a part of the block and use same for a nursery 'and sales office, if the zoning was changed.. The Commission listened to Mr. McNeny for a considerable length of time but did not see fit to re-open the matter. Whereupon, they were thanked by him for their courtesy and he and the Browns left the Council Chambers. The following resolution was presented: "BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, THAT THE SUM OF $&,900.O0 AVAILABLE FROM FUNDS OF THE CITY IS HEREBY AP}ROVeD .&ND SET ASIDE AND WILL BE PLACED IN ESCROW IN THE HILLCREST STATE BANK OF DALLAS, TEXAS, TO BE USED EXCLUSIVELY IN PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S SHARE OF THE COST OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED ON STATE HIGHWAY 289 LOCATED BETWEEN LOVERS LANE AND LOOP 12 IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK." Commissioner Porter moved that the above resolution be approved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Meadows and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was presented: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF CO~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE USE CF THE UNIVERSITY PARK SWIMMING POOL BY CERTAIN PERSONS, PRO- VIDING RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE USE OF THE POOL, PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES HERETOFORE ADOPTED AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Commissioner Porter moved that the above ordinance be adopted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Meadows and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was presented: AN ORDINANCE REAPPOINTING RALPH E. HAMMAN, CITY CLERK, AND EX OFFICIO TAX ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR, CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, EFFECTIVE MAY 23, 1944, AND CONFIrmING ACTION REFLECTED IN THE MINUTES OF A sPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CO~ISSIONERS REID MAY 23, 1944. Commissioner Porter moved that the above ordinance be adopted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Meadows and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented a letter from Mrs. C. G. Shepard, who owns store- buildings at 4507-09 Lovers Lane, requesting that she be permitted to purchase water from the City of University Park. It was brought out tha~t her property is now being served by water furnished directly by the City of Dallas, and in view of the fact that her property is not in the corporate limits of University Park, it w~a~s felt that the request should be denied. The City Clerk brought to the attention of the Commission the Fire Marshals, Conference which will convene in Waco, Texas, June 13, 14 and 15, and it was. the unanimous opinion of the Commission that it would be proper to send Guy H..McNatt to this conference. The Mayor and City Clerk were so instructed. The Commission discussed at considerable length, the construction of much needed sidewalks in various sections of the City and the improvement of'various streets. The City Attorney, the City Engineer and the City Clerk were ~instructed to put forth every effort to bring to conclusion this improvement. The City Clerk presented a petition bearing approximately twenty names objecting to the placing of flood lights on the athleti~ field in Caruth Park, which had been auth,rized at the regular co~m~ission meeting May 15. After due consideration, Conmmissioner Meadows moved that the action taken at the Commission meeting May 15, 19~, be rescinded and that the parties interested in obtaining the lights be notified accordingly. There being no further business to come before the Co~m~,ssion, Conmmissioner Meadows moved that the Board adjourn. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Porter and the meeting adjourned. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE NINETEENTH DAY OF JUNE, A. D. 19~J+. MINUTES' OF. A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIsNERs, HELD. IN THE CITY H~LL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, JUNE 19, 19~Y,, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Conmissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, June 19, 1944,-at 7:30 P. N., with Mayor A. L. Slaughter presiding and Commissioners Ralph A. Porter and A. H. Meadows present. Also present were City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman; City Engineer Jack F. Smith and Chief of Police and Fire Departments C. W. Trammell. The minutes of the meeting held June 5, 1944, were read and approved. The following ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMmiSSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL VEHICLES ~CVING EAST £~N DANIELS AVENUE TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCE~DING TO ENTER THE INTER- SECTION OF HILLCREST AVENUE, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. Commissioner Meadows moved that the above ordinance be adopted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Porter and carried unanimously. Mr. E. L. Myers, consulting engineer, appeared and presented maps of the City upon which were marked improvements that he recommended for immediate action and post war development. These improvements c~'~,ered some of the following: 1. A 12 inch water line from Airline Pump Station to the City's present elevated reservoir. 2. The extension of the present 12 inch water line from Untversity Boulevard paralleling Armstrong to Amherst. A cross City l2 inch line from Douglas to be laid in Amherst Street to Airline Road. 3. Resurfacing of certain streets; the improvement of certain streets which have not been permanently paved. 4. The construction of sanitary and storm sewers in strategic parts of the City. After considerable discussion, Co~nissioner Meadows moved that the Mayor, City Clerk and City Engineer be instructed to work with Mr. E. L, Myers, consulting engineer, in bringing to a conclusion final details on the immediate construction of a 12 inch water main from pump station on Airline Road to the present elevated reservoir and that the budget for the year 19~3-19~4 be amended and funds appro- priated to care for the expense. The above motion was seconded by Commissioner Porter; put to vote and carried unanimously. Commissioner Meadows moved that the Mayor and the City Clerk be instructed to construct or have constructed, immediately, that is before the completion of the improvement of Preston Road, a 12 inch water line across Preston Road at the inter- section~of Amherst Street; said 12 inch water line to become a part of the cross town lateral recommended in the report of Consulting Engineer E. L. Myers. The above motion was~ seconded by Co~m~tssioner Porter and carried unanimously. The following mo~tion was made by Commissioner Porter, that an 8 inch sewer line be laid in Preston Road fer~ a distance of approximately 100 feet North from the alley South of Southwestern Boulevard; said sewer line to be used in the future in connection with the master sanitary sewer plan as suggested by Engineer Myers. commissioner Meadows seconded the above motion which carried una~imously. Commissioner Porter moved that the City Clerk and City Engineer be in- structed to contact Mr. Ed S. Wesson and obtain from him information and status of payments by owners of property adjacent to Preston Road and obtain from Mr. Wesson funds and contracts-from these property owners. The above motion was seconded by Commissioner Meadows and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented the following Resolutions releasing street paving maintenance bonds: Armstrong Parkway from alley South of Windsor to alley North of Windsor Windsor from Stratford Manor Addition to Armstrong, and Windsor frbm Armstrong to Lomo Alto Southwestern Boulevard from east line of Lomo Alto to the West line of Armstrong Boulevard. Commissioner Porter moved that all of the above Resolutions be approved. This motion was seconded by 'Commissioner Meadows and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented a letter from Dr. Ruth Jackson, requesting that one of her patients living in Preston Hollow, who has suffered from infantile para- lysis, be permitted to swim in the University Park pool. The City Clerk was instruc- ted to deliver the letter to Dr. Hodges, Health Director, and to be guided by his recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF CO~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF ~I~iVERSITY PARK, REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL VEHICLES MOVING EAST ON GLENWICK LANE TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROOFING TO ENTER THE INTER- SECTION OF HUNTERS GLEN ROAD AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. Commissioner Meadows moved that the above ordinance be adopted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner POrter and carried Unanimously. There being no further business to come before the Board, motion was duly made and seconded to adjourn. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE THIRD DAY OF JULY, A. D. 19~4. ATTEST: ~' TY C T.~'~9.K 3.9 MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF 'THE BOARD OF GSMMISSICNERS, CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE MAYOR'S OFFICE, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, JUNE 26, 19AA, AT 9:30 A. M. The Board of Commissioners met in special session in the Mayor's office Monday, June 26, 19~4, at 9:30 A. M. Mayor A. L. Slaughter presided and Commissioners Ralph A. Porter and A. H. Meadows were present. Also present was City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The subject of compensation paid the employees was discussed and the scale of salaries paid all employees reviewed. It was revealed that the following em- ployees were the only employees of the City, whose compensation had not been in- creased since approval of the 19A3-19~ budget. Upon motion of Commissioner Meadows seconded by Commissioner Porter and carried unanimously, the City Clerk was in- structed to change the compensation of the employees listed below to the amount per month opposite their names, effective as of July 1; the said increases to be reflected on their July 15, pay checks, except in the case of Lester L. Smith, whose pay check for June 30, is to be on the basis of $310.00 per month: Brooks, John Fewell, P. C. Harris, W. C. Kinsey, John Laney, Marie Puryear, Roland Rush, Lillith Smith, Jack F. Smith, Lester L. Trammell, C. W. 165.00 200.00 210.00 250.00 165.00 200.00 165.00 3oo.oo 310.00 310.00 West, W.E. 225.00 Commissioner Porter moved that the City Clerk investigate the type and cost of the water pump in the well at the rear of the City Hall and that an effort be made to dispose of the pump for a cash consideration commensurate with its cost and present day value. This motion was seconded by Conm~issioner Meadows and carried. Mayor Slaughter presented a letter dated June 24, from the Federal Works Agency, Regional Office, Fort Worth, Texas, relative to the agency's assisting the City in t he con- structlon of improved water facilities. The City Clerk was instructed to follow through on this matter in a~ effort to obtain assistance from the Agency. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE THIRD DAY OF JULY, A. D. 194~. MINUTES OF A SPECIAL },~EETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK,~ HELD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, 3800 UNIVER~SITY BOULEVARD, THURSDAY, JULY 6, 1944, AT 10:OO A. M. The Board of Commissioners met in special session in the office of the City Clerk, Thursday, July 6, 19~4, at 10:00 A. M. Mayor A. L. Slaughter presided and Commissioners Ralph A. Porter and A. H. Meadows were present. Also present was City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Commissioner Porter moved that the City contract with W. G. Cullum Company to assist in the construction of a 12" cast iron pipe water line from Airline Pump Station to the overhead reservoir. The City is to pay-the company $20.00 per day for the use of a ditching machine an~ $8.00 per day for the use of a back filler, and the City will pay Geo. P. CuLlum the fl,~t sum of $1500.00 to supervise the in- staLlation of the water line in question. Ail labor to do this job will be furnished by the City of University Park. The above motion was seconded by Commissioner Meadows; put to 'vote snd carried unanimously. Commissioner Meadows moved that the City Clerk be instructed to advertise for quotations on 4200 feet of 12" cast iron water pipe. Bids to be received not later than 5:00 P. M., Monday, July 17. Commissioner Porter seconded the motion which was put to vote and carried unanimously. Commissioner Porter moved that the City Clerk be instructed to,advertise for the purchase of four trucks suitable for garbage service. This motion was seconded by Coz~missioner Meadows; put to vote and carried unanimously. There being no further business to come before the meeting at this time, the meeting adjourned. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE SEVENTEENTH DAY OF JULY, A. D. 1944. / I CI~ MINUTES OF A REGULAR ~ETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, Hk~n IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUN, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, NONDAY, JULY 17, 1944, AT 7;30 P. M. The Board of~ Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, July 17, 1944, at 7:30 P. M., with Mayor A. L. Slaughter presiding and Commissioners Ralph A. Porter and A. H. Meadows present. Also present were City Clerk Ralph E. Haman; City Attorney P. C. Fewell; City Engineer Jack F. Smith andjPolice and Fire Chief C. W. Trsmmell. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIOneRS OF THE CITY OF ~UNIVERSITY PARK RELEASING MAINTENANCE BOh~) GIVEN BY UVALDE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF LOMO ALTO DRIVE FROM THE ALLEY SOUTH OF WINDSQR AVEN~ TO THE NORTH LINE OF WINDSOR AVENUE IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS. Commissioner Porter moved that the resolution be approved. The motion was seconded by Cemmissioner Meadows; put to vote and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was presented: AN ORDINANCE DEFINING RESTAURANT, IT INER~NT RESTAURANT, EMPLOYEE, UTENSILS, HEALTH OFFICER, ETC., REQUIRING PER- MITS FOR THE OPERATION OF SUCH ESTABLISHMENTS, PROHIBITING THE SALE OF ADULTERATED, UNWHOLESO~ OR MISBRANDED FOOD OR DRINK, REGULATING THE INSPECTION, GRADING, REGRADING AND PLACARDING OF SUCH ESTABLISHMENTS, THE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE, AND THE FIXING OF PENALTIES. cnmmi-~sioner Meadows moved that the above ordinance be adopted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Porter, put to vote and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AUTHORIZING, PLACING, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF STREET LIGHTS AT THE CORNERS OF SOUTHWESTERN BOULEVARD AT PICKWICK LANE AND ON GRASSMERE LANE AT THE INTERSECTION OF W~STCHESTER STREET. Cc~m~ssioner Meadows mOVed that the resolution be adopted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Porter and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented the following bids in connection with the sale of 4300 feet of 12 inch cast iron water pipe to this City, which bids were filed pursuant to advertisement appearing in the City's official publication under dates of July 7, and July 14: American Cast Iron Pipe Company ..... $2.12 per foot National Cast Iron Pipe Company ...... 2.16 " " United States Pipe & Foundry Co ....... 2.19 " " ALI prices were net, 30 days, freight prepaid to Dallas. Commissioner Meadows moved that the City Clerk be instructed to purchase the pipe from the American Cast Iron Pipe Company. This company's bid was considered the lowest and best bid. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Porter, put to vote and carried unanimously. Commissioner Porter moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepame a resolution~ amending the budget to provide funds for the payment of the water pipe purchased from American Cast Iron Pipe Company. Also, that this resolution include authorization to employ George P. Cullum at a salary of $1500.O0 to supervise the construction and the laying of the 12 inch wa~ter line, from the Airline Pump Station to the City's reservoir at the corner of Airline and Rosedale Streets. This reso- lution to also include compensation to be paid laborers and the rental of a ditch digging machine and other equipment, total of all expenditures not to exceed $19,000.00. The City Clerk presented quotations from International Harvester Company furnished pursuant to advertisement published in the City's official publication July 7 and July 14, requesting bids in connection with the purchase of four t~uck$ suitable for use in the garbage department. Other truck dealers in the City of Dallas were furnished copies of this advertisement requesting prices but none sub- mitted proposals except the International Harvester Company. Their price was $1241.19 each. Commissioner Porter moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution amending the budget and making funds available for the purchase of four International trucks , at the above quotation, and that the City Clerk be instructed to make application to the Office of Defense Transportation for per- mission to buy the trucks, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be further instructed to complete the transaction as soon as possible. The above motion was seconded by Commissioner Meadows,; put to vote and carried unanimously. The Mayor presented a letter from the Consul of Mexico complaining of toilet and sanitary conditions furnished Mexican laborers of this City. Commls- sioner Porter moved that an additional toilet space be provided for the Mexican help. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Meadows and carried. Mayor Slaughter delivered the letter in question to City Attorney P. Co Fewell with request that he answer the letter, advising the Consul of Mexico of the action taken. Commissioner Meadows moved that the City Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids in connection with the annual audit for the City for the year 1943-1944. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Porter and carried. Commissioner Porter moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare and present to the Commission an impounding ordinance. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Meadows and carried.~ ~ Chief Trammell reported that the Dallas Railway Company had agreed to con- tribute $200.00 toward the expense of constructing a shelter house at Hillcrest Avenue and University Boulevard. The City Clerk was instructed to notify W. L. Burgher that the City did not desire to purchase from him 200 feet on Caruth Boulevard, abutting Caruth ~Park. The City Attorney P. C. Fewell,presented a list of delinquest taxpayers, the tax being due on personal property which appeared to be uncellectible. Commis- sioner Meadows moved that the taxes described in the document be canceled. This motion was ~seconded by Commissioner Porter; put to vote and carried unanimously. There being no further business to come before the Board, ~motion was duly made and seconded to adjourn. PASSED AND APPROVED THIs THE SEVENTH DAY OF AUGUST, A. D. 1944. MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, THURSDAY, JULY 20, 19;J~, AT 9:30 A. M. The Board of Commissioners met in special session in the City Secretary's office, Thursday, July 20, 19~, at 9:30 A. M. Mayor A. L. Slaughter presided and Commissioners Ralph A. Porter and A. H. Meadows were present. Also present were City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman and Consulting Engineer, E. L. Myers. The Commission discussed at considerable length the sumner water rate, whereupon the following resolution was presented: A RESOLUTION GRANTING SPECIAL WATER RATE FOR THE SUMMER SEASON OF 19~,. Commissioner Meadows moved that the resolution be approved. The motion was seconded by Oommissioner Porter and carried unanimously. Comsulting Engineer E. L. Myers, discussed with the City Commission at considerable length the re-surfacing of certain streets in University Park, where- upon Commissioner Porter moved that Mr. Myers be instructed to prepare plans and specifications for the re-surfacing of McFarlin Boulevard frol~'~ the intersection of Douglas Street to the east line of Golf Drive, and that the City Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids for this improvement. This mot ion was seconded by sioner Meadows and carried unanimously. Commissioner Meadows moved that Mr. Myers be instructed to proceed with plans and specifications for the extension of a 12 inch water line oh Armstrong Blvd. from University Blvd. North to Amherst Street east to Airline Road, and that the City Engineer, Jack F. Smith, and the City Clerk prepare an application to be sub- mitted to the WPA for Federal assistance. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Porter and carried unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE SEVENTH DAY OF AUGUST, A. D. 19~. CITY CLERK MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONFRS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 19~4. AT 7:30 P.M. - The Board of Commissionersof the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, August 7, 19&&, at 7:30 P. M., with Mayor A. L. Slanghter presiding and Commlssioners Ral~h A. Porter ~nd A. H. Meadows present. Also present were City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman; City Attorney P. C. Fewell; City Engineer Jack F. Smith and Police and Fibre Chief C. W. Trammell. Mr. Stanley Patterson of S M U appeared and discussed informally with the Commission the possibility of this City furnishing S M U water. Sealed bids were open. ed in connection with the City's audit for the fiscal year 19&3-19~4. The names of the bidders and the amounts bid are as follows: Mattison, Davey & Rader ..... $ 600.00 HUtchinson, Bonnet & Burle~o~ ..... 800.00 Luke B. Garvin & Company ....... 11OO.00 Commissioner Meadows reporbed that he had discussed the subject of an audit at considerable length with Fred F. Alford, 3819 McFarlin Blvd., and that Mr. Alford had agreed to do the audit for the same amount that the City paid for the 19&2-19~3 audit, if the Co~ss~ on felt that that amount was fair compensation. After study- ing the propositions submitted by the above firms, Commissioner Porter moved that C~3ssioner Meadows be empowered to employ Fred F. Alford to make the 19~3-19&~ audit for a sum of $650.00. The motion was seconded by Mayor Slaughter; put to vote and carried unanimously. Bids were opened in connection with the re-surfacing of McFarlin Boulevard from the East line of Golf Drive to the West line of Doug las Avenue. The Texas Bitulithic Company bid was $559&.00; The Uvalde Construction Company bid was $5~66.00. It being apparent that the Uvalde Construction Company was the lowest, and considered the best bid, Comissioner Meadows moved that the Mayor be authorized to enter into a contract with the said Uvalde Construction Company for. subject improvements. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Porter and carried unanimously. The City Clerk had advertised for bids in connection with the depository for the year ending July 31, 19~5, pursuant to the Statutes. The only bid received was the sealed bid of the Hillcrest State Bank. It was opened and studied. Where- upon, Commissione~ Porter moved that the following Resolution be approved: "A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, DESIGNATING THE HILLCREST STATE BA~K AS DEPOSITORY FOR THE YEAR ENDING JULY 31, 19~5." The above motion was seconded by Commissioner Meadows and carried unanimously. The following Resolution was presented: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF D-NIVERSITY PARK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER l, 19&3, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 19~J+, TO APPROPRIATE NINETEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS OF WATER DEPARTMENT FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT A TWELVE INCH WATER LINE FROM THE AIRLINE PUMP STATION TO THE CITY' S RESERVOIR AND TO APPROPRIATE GENERAL FUNDS TO PURCHASE FOUR TRUCKS. Commissioner Meadows moved that the above Resolution be approved. Commis- sioner Porter seconded the motion which carried unanimously. The following Ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANCE MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR CERTAIN ANIMALS TO RUN AT LARGE, AND FOR ANY VEHICLE TO BE LEFT IN ANY PUBLIC PLACE MORE THAN TWENTY-FOUR HOURS; PROVIDING FOR A POUND, THE IM- POUNDING OF SUCH ANIMALS AND VEHICLES IN VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE, FOR POUND FEES AND THE SALE OR DESTRUCTION OF THAT WHICH IS IMPOUNDS) AND UNCLAIMED; AND, FIXING A PENALTY AS PUNISHMENT OF VIOLATIONS. Commissioner Porter moved that the above Ordinance be adopted. Commissioner Meadows secondes the motion which carried unanimously. City Attorney Percy C. Fewell presented a list of delinquent personal property taxes, which in his opinion are uncollectible. Grand total of said taxes being $173.~. Conmissioner Meadows moved that the taxes in question be canceled and strucken from the rolls. Commissioner Porter seconded the motion which carried unanimously. There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, Commissioner Porter moved that the meeting adjourn. Motion was duly seconded and carried. APPROVI~ THIS THE ATTEST: ~ CITY CLERK A. D. 19~4, ~ irrNUTES OF A SPECIAL I~TiNG OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, HELD IN THE MAYOR'S OFFICE, SATURDAY, AUGUST 26, 19~4, AT 10:00 A. M. The Board of Co,,,~ssioners of the City of University Park met' in special session Saturday, August 26, 19~3~, at 10:OO A. M. with' Mayor A. L. Slaughter presiding and Commissioners Ralph A. Porter and A. H. Meadows present. Also present was City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The City Clerk presented a letter from T. C. Meserole inclosing checks from Hexter Title Company aggregating $657.63, which were offered in payment of his delinquent taEes for the years 1940-1941-1942. and 1943. The remittance covered penalty and interest on the taxes due for 1940 and 1941 and the letter re- quested that the penalty', and interest be waived on the taxes due for 1942 and 19~.3, in view of the fact that Mr. Meserole had been serving with the Armed Forces in ~ the South Pacific Theatre for two years. The City Clerk explained that it was the City Attorney's recommendation that the remittance offered be accepted in full pay- ment of the delinquent taxes in question. Commissioner Meadows moved that the funds offered be accepted and the Tax Assessor and Collector be instructed to mail to Mr. Meserole the City's official tax receipts showing the taxes in question had been paid. Motion was seconded by Mayor Slaughter and carried. The City Clerk then presented a letter from E. 0. Benton, in- closing check in the amount of $39.36 in payment .of 1942 taxes on Lots 9, 10, 16, 17 and 18, B lock 13, H. P. H. S. Addition. The letter explained that he (E. O. Benton) did not have knowledge of this tax indebtedness until recently when he received notice of same from the City Attorney. This was due to the fact that Mr. Benton purchased the property in question after the 1943 tax statements had been mailed to the owners of record as of January 1, 1943. Commissioner Porter moved that the check offered be accepted in view of the slight discrepancy and that the Tax Assessor and Collector be instructed to forward to Mr. Benton, the City's official tax receipts showing that the taxes in question had been paid. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Yeadows and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented a letter from Geo. P. Cullum offering to rent the City a ditch digging machine and assist the City in the supervision and furnishing of other tools and equipment necessary, in connection with the construction of a thirty inch storm sewer in Southwestern Boulevard from Preston Road east to Tulane Boulevard, for a consideration of $1000.00; the City to furnish all labor and mater~ial. After discussing the matter thoroughly, the City Clerk was authorized to negotiate an agreement with Mr. Cullum for his services, with the understanding that Whereupon, as advantageous a deal as possible would be worked out for the City. the following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF ~IVERSITY PARK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 19&3, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1944, TO APPROPRIATE AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM THE CITY'S UNALLOCATED FUNDS IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A THIRTY INC~ STORM SEWER IN SOUTHWESTE~ BOULEVARD FROM PRESTON ROAD TO TULANE BOULEVARD. Commissioner Meadows moved that the above resolution be approved. M6tion was seconded by Commissioner Porter and carried unanimously. The Mayor presented a letter from Mr. Grayson Gill, dated August 25, 1944, relative to services and cost in connection with providing additional floor space in the City Hall. After a lengthy discussion, it was decided that no action would be taken at this time in connection with the proposed enlargement of the City Hall, and the City Clerk was instructed to bring Mr. Gill' s letter before the Commission at some near future date. The following resolution was presented: A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 19&3-19~4 APPROPRIATING WATER WORKS FUNDS FROM NET REVENUE AND SETTING ASIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO PAY IN FULL THE ANOUNTS NEEDED FOR THE SINKING FUND AND INTEREST FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER l, 19&3, ON WATER WORKS BONDS AND WARRANTS. Commissioner Porter moved that the above resolution be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Meadows and carried unanimously. There being no further business to come before the Commission, a motion was du2y made and seconded to adjourn. 19~4. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE FOURTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, A. D. CITY CLERK $! MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CO~ISSIO5q~RS HEID MONDAY, SEPTRURER &, 19&4, IN THE MAYOR'S OFFICE AT 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULE- VARD AT lO:OO A. M. The Board of Co,.,tssioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, September ~, 19&4, at lO:O0~ A. M. with Mayor A. L. Slaughter pre- siding and C~ssioners Ralph A. Porter and A. H. Meadows present. Also present were City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman and City Attorney Percy C. Fewell. The following Resolution was ~resented: A RESOLLTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING THE PLANS AN~ SPECI- FICATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF TULANE BOLEEVARD, DESIGNATED AS DISTRICT NO. 92 IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS. Commissioner Porter moved that the resolution be approved. The motion was seconded by Co~missioner Meadows and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was presented: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSICNERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVIS~ THE PLANS AND SPECI- FICATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF PRESTON ROAD, DESIGNATED AS DISTRICT NO. 93 IN THE CITY OF UNIVER- SITY PARK, TEXAS, ORDERING A HEARI~ TO ASSESS ABUTTING PROPERTY A~D THE OWNERS THEREOF AND CONFIRMING AN ORDINANCE PASSED NOVEMBER 2, 19&3, DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING OF IMPROVING PRESTON ROAD FROM LOVERS LANE TO THE NORTHWEST HIGHWAY AND PROVIDING FOR THE ASSESSMENTS OF BENEFITS. Commissioner Meadows moved that the ordinance be adopted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Porter and carried unanimously. The Mayor presented a proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning October l, 19~+, and ending September 30, 19&5. The document contained actual expen- ditures for the current year through July, 1944, and the anticipated expenses for the months of August and September, 1944. The Co,w, f ssion carefully examined the proposed budget which total aggregated $505,580.35. It was the unanimous opinion that the budget should be adopted as presented with the exception that the City Clerk' s corn- pensation be increased $40.00 per month. Whereupon, the following 'ordinance was presented: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSIT~ PARK ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1944- 19&5 AND AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES AS SET OUT IN SAID BUDGET. Commissioner MeadOws moved that the ordinance be adopted. The motion was seconded by Co~,~ssioner Porter and carried unanimously. There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, Commissioner Meadows moved that the meeting adjourn. Motion was duly seconded and carried. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE EIGHTEENTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, A. D. 19~4. ATTEST: CITY CLERK MINUTES OF A REGULAR ME~TING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HELD MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 19~, IN THE CITY HALL, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, September 18, 194~, at 7:30 P. M. with Mayor A. L. Slaughter pre- siding and Commissioners Ralph A. Porter and A. H. Meadows present. Also present were City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman and City Attorney Percy C. Fewell. The following ordinance was introduced: AN OPDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDC~T FOR THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 19&&, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 19&5, AND AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES AS SET OUT IN SAID BUDGET. Commissioner Porter moved that the Ordinance be adopted. seconded b~ ~' "~ C~..~nissioner Meadows and carr~ed unanimously. '~ The following resolution was presented: The motion was RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION OF TH~ CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPNOVING THE GENERAL ROLLS OF THE CITY CLERK AS EX-OFFICIO TAX ASSESSOR AND TAX COL- LECTOR OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 19~4. Commissioner Meadows moved that the resolution be approved. The motion was seconded by Con~nissioner Porter and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF CO~e~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING THE GENERAL ROLLS OF THE CITY CLERK AS EX-OFFICIO TAX ASSESSOR ~D TAX COL- LECTOR OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 19~. Commissioner Porter moved that the resolution be approved. The motion was seconded by Con~issioner Meadows and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, LEVYING THE AD VALOREM TAX OF SAID CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK FOR THE YEAR 19~J~ TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAI~ENT OF CURRENT EXPENSES OF SAID CITY AND FOR PAYMENT OF INTEREST AND THE CREATION OF A SINKING FUND FOR THE RETIRE- MENT OF OUTSTANDING BONDS AND WARRANTS OF THE SAID CITY, AND FIXING THE TIME WHEN SAID TAXES FOR 'THE YEAR 19~ SHALL ~- COME DUE, FIXING THE TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME DELINQUENT, AND PROVIDING FOR SPLIT-PAYM~NTS,~ AND REPEALING ALL TAX ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND DECLARIN~ AN EMERG~CY. seconded Commissioner Meadows moved that the ordinance be adopted. by Com~fssioner Porter and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: The motion was A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING WATER WORKS FUNDS FROM NET REVENUE AND SETTING ASIDE FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO PAY IN FULL THE AMOUNTS ~ED FOR THE SINKING FUND AND INTEREST FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1944, ON WATER WORKS BONDS AND WARRANTS. Cc~ssioner Porter moved that the resolution be approved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Meadows and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was introduced: AN O~DINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMTSSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL VE~ICT.~ MOVING EAST AND WEST ON SOUTHWESTERN BOULEVARD TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PRO~ING TO ENTER THE INTER~ECTION OF THACKERAY STREET AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. Commissioner Meadows moved that the ordinance be adopted. The motion was seconded by Co~missioner Porter and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION RENEWING AND EXTENDING THE WATER AND SEWERAGE FRANCHISE CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AND W. G. CULLUM A~D COMPANY TO THE FIFTEENTH DAY OF APRIL, 19&~. Cozamissioner Porter moved that the resolution be approved. The motion was seconded by ComiSsic~er Meadows and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION APPOINTING, EXAMINING AND SUPERVI$ING BOARD OF ELECTRICIANS. Commissioner Meadows moved that the resolution be approved. was seconded by Commissioner Porter and carried unanimously. The motion The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF LAND ON HILLCRF~T ~0AD. Commissioner Porter moved that the resolution be approved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Meadows and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF LAND BY CITY OF UNIVERSIT~ PARK FBOM TODDIE L. WYNNE. Comissioner Meadows moved that the resolution be approved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Porter and carried unanimously. The following ordinance 'was introduced: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK WARRANTS, SERIES OF 19~4, IN THE PRINCIPAL SUM OF $10,000.OO, AND LEVYING A TAX TO PAY INTEREST AND CREMATE A SINKING FUND TO MEET THE PAYMENTS OF THE SAID WARRANTS. Co~missioner Porter moved that the ordinance be adopted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Meadows and carried unanimously. The Mayor requested the City Attorney to read the following ordinance: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF CO~%USSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, LEVYING AN ASSESSmeNT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PART OF THE COST OF IMPBOVING A PORTION OF PRESTON ROAD, DESIGNATED AS DISTRICT NUMBER 93, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS. After the reading of the ordinance, the following property owners appeared: A. ~. 'Hambrick, owner of Lot 11, Block 3, Idlewild Addition; and Earl Simpson, owner of Lot dA, Block B, University Highlands, protesting the improvement of Preston Road both as to the width of the street and as to being required to pay for the curb and gutter adjacent to their property. Mr. C. E. Blanchard, &lO8 Amherst and Mr. E. R. Wright, 4101 Bryn Mawr, stated they were pleased that Preston Road is to be improved but requested the City 0ommission to use ~very effort availab !e in bringing the work to a speedy conclusion. After carefully considering the protests registered, Com~!ssioner Porter moved that the a~ove ordinance be adopted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Meadows and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was introduced.. AN ORDINANCE MAKING THE CITY ATTORNEY EX-OFFICIO ACTING MAYOR OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK WHEN NEITHER THE MAYOR NOR THE MAYOR PRO T~2~PORE ARE IN THE CITY AND SERVING AS MAYOR. Commissioner Meadows moved that the ordinance be adopted. seconded by Co,,,~ssioner Porter and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: The motion was RESOLUTIONS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF ~iVERSITY PA~ RELEASING MAINTENANCE BONDS GIVEN BY UVALDE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY ~OR THE ? ~PROVEMENT OF: AMHERST STREET FROM LOMO ALTO TO ARMSTRONG; BRYN MAWR FROM LOMO ALTO TO ARMST~NG; CARUTH FROM HILLCREST TO THACKERAY and TURTLE CRk~K FROM GREENBRIER TO CARUTH. Commissioner Porter moved that the resolutions be approved. The motion was seconded by Co~aissioner Meadows and carried unanimously. City Attorney Fewell presented a letter from the Executive Director of the Natien~al Institute of Law Enforcement Officers, inviting him to attend the annual convention of that body in Cleveland, Ohio, December 6, ? and 8, 19~4. Commissioner Porter moved that the City Attorney be instructed to attend the convention at the City's expense. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Meadows and carried unanimously. There being no further business to come before the meeting, motion was duly made ~d seconded to adjourn. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 23rd DAY OF OCTOBER, CITY CLERK A. D. 1944. MINUTES OF ~A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HELD MONDAY, OCTOHER 23, 19~A, IN THE CITY HALL, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, AT 10:30 A. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in special session Monday, October 23, 1944, with Mayor A. L. Slaughter, Commissioner Ralph A. Porter and City Secretary Ralph E. Hamman present. Resolution authorizing purchase and exchange of land with-Roy C. Coffee was presented. ** Commissioner Porter moved that the City of University Park exchange approx- imately 180 feet off the west side of Tract 2, part of the Jefferson Tilley Survey, which the said City owns to Roy C. Coffee for 421 feet of Tract 3 of the same survey; the said &21 feet being adjacent to East University Boulevard and south of the pro- posed extension of Daniels Street and that the Mayor and City Clerk be instructed to issue a check against the City's General Funds in the amount of $500 and payable to Roy C. Coffee as a cash consideration demanded by him in the above described exchange. This motion was seconded by Mayor Slaughter and carried. There being no further business to come before the Commission, a motion was duly made and seconded to adjourn. PASSED AND APPROVED TMIS THE DAY OF~~A. D. 1943+. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE AND EXCHANGE OF LAND WITH ROY C. COFFEE. Recorded in Ordinance Records Vol. 4, Page 391. MINUTES OF A REGULAR ~NG OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HELD MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1944, IN THE CITY HALL, 3800 ~ER3ITY BOULEVARD. The Board of Co~,,f s si one re of the City of University Park met at the City Hall, 3800 University Boulevard, Monday, November 6, 1944, with the following members present: Mayor A. L. Slaughter and Commissioners Ralph A. Porter and A. L. Meadows. Others present were City Attorney Percy C. Fewell; Chief C. W. Trammell; Health Director J. Shirley Hodges and City Clerk Ralph E. Hannah. City Clerk Hamman presented Tax Cancelation Certificates #&13 t~ #~21 both inclusive. Commissioner Porter moved that the personal property listed on the cer- tificates be canceled. Commissioner Meadows seconded the motion which carried. The following resolution was presented: RE~OLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF RELEASE OF PAVING ASSESSMENT AGAINST LOT 19, BLOCK I, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS ADDITION ~D MRS. IMA BESS HUGHES. Commissioner Meadows moved that the resolution be approved. Commissioner Porter seconded the motion which carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented:. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF FIRE TRUCK FROM SEARS & ROEBUCK FOR $996.08. Commissioner Porter moved that the resolution be approved. C~_tssioner Meadows seconded the motion which carried unanimously. The City Attorney requested that the Cosm~ission give consideration to extending the Cullum franchise past ~he six months temporary extension previously granted. The Cosmission instructed the City Attorney to contact Mr. Cullum and work out with him a contract.that it is felt would be fair to the franchis~ holder and the City and that said proposed contract be submitted to the Commission some time within the next four or five months. The City Clerk presented a proposed franchise from J. W. Crotty and associates to construct and operate a sewerage disposal plant for the City of Univer- sity Park. After discussing the matter at considerable length, it was decided that no action should be taken at this time, but Mr. Crotty should be contacted and asked to let the franchise proposal remain in abeyance for the next 120 days. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION A~THORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH-~.~i P. B. SMITH FOR SALVAGING GARBAGE. Commissioner Meadows moved that the resolution be approved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Porter and carried unanimously. There being no f~rther business to come before the Commission, motion was duly made and seconded to adjourn. PASSED AND APPROV~ THIS THE TWENTIETH DAY OF NOVEMBER, A. D. 19~. CITY CLEI~ 6O MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONER~ OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HElD AT THE CITY HALL, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULE- VARD, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 19~+, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, November 20, 19&A, at 7:30 P. M. in the City Hall Auditorium. Present were Mayor ~. L. Slaughter, Commissioners Ralph A. Porter and A. H. Meadows. Also present were City Engineer Jack F. Smith, City Attorney Percy C. Fewell, Health Director J. Shirley Hodges and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Mr. J. W. Crotty appeared and discussed with the Commission informally the proposition of the construction of a sewer disposal plant to serve this City and the obtaining from the City a sewer dispoaal franchise. After considerable discussion, the Mayor thanked Mr. Crotty for his interest and requested that his ~proposal be held in abeyance for at least 120 days, which apparently was agreeable to Mr. Crotty. The following resolution was presented: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AUTHORIZING THE SUBSTITUTION OF UNITED STATES TREASURY BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL SUM OF ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS BY HILLCREST STATE B~;K FOR ALL OTHER COLLATERAL HERETOFORE PLEDGED BY THE CITY REPOSITORY AND APPROVING THE COLLAT- ERAL AS SUBSTITUTED BY THE DEPOSITO~ AS BEING ADEQUATE. Commissioner Meadows moved that the resolution be approved. Con, missioner Porter seconded the motion which carried unanimously. The following ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, DECLARING A DESIRE AND NECESSITY FOR ACQUIRING THE PROP- ERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED OUT OF A TRACT OF LAND BELONGING TO HONORABLE HATTON SUMNER FINDING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO AGREE WITH THE OWNER OF THE VALUE OF THE LAND DESIRED FOR STREETS AND THE DAMAGES AND BENEFITS RESULTING TO THE Pd~&~INDER OF SAID PROPERTY BY THE TAKING OF THE PORTION DESIRED; CONDEMNING THE LAND DESIRED A~) INSTRUCT- ING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO BRING CONDEMNATION P~0- CERDINGS. Commissioner Porter moved that the ordinance be adopted. seconded by Corem1 ssioner Meadows and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was introduced: The motion was AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SUPPLEMENTAL A~T WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS SUPPLEMENTING CONTRACT ENTERED INTO WITH SAID CITY THE 28th DAY OF DECEMBER 19~0. SAID SUPPLEME~,NTAL CONTRACT AUTHOR- IZES THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW WATER CON- NECTION ON MOCKINGBIRD LANE FOR THE PURPOSE SOLELY AND EXCLUSIVELY OF FURNISHING WATER TO SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY. Commissioner Meadows moved that the ordinance be adopted. seconded by Commissioner Porter and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: The motion was RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF WATER TO SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSIT~Y FROM A CONNECTION MADE BY SAID SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS WATER LINE AT MOCKINGBIRD LANE, JUST EAST OF BISHOP AVENUE, ADJACENT TO SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY CAMPUS. Co~missioner Porter moved that the resolution be approved. seconded by Commissi°ne~ Meadows and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: The motion was RF~OLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK RELEASING MAINTENANCE BOND GIVEN BY O'NEAL-APPERSON COMPANY FOR THE IMPROVE- MENT OF HYER STREET FROM THE EAST LINE OF LOMO ALTO DRIVE TO THE WEST LINE OF DOUGLAS AVENUE; BOAZ STREET FROM THE EAST LINE OF LOMO ALTO DRIVE TO THE WEST LINE OF DOUGLAS AVENUE, AND THE WEST ONE-HALF OF DOUGLAS AVENUE FROM THE NORTH LINE OF THE ALLEY SOUTH OF BOAZ STREET TO THE NORTH LINE OF BOAZ STREET; ALSO FULL WIDTH PAVING ON.DOUGLAS AVENUE FROM THE NORTH LINE OF BOAZ TO THE NORTH LINE OF A FIFTEEN FOOT ALLEY NORTH OF HYER STREET; THE WEST ONE-HAIF OF DOUGLAS AVENUE FROM THE NORTH LINE OF THE ALLEY NORTH OF HYER STREET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF LOVERS LANE, ALL IN THE CITY OF U~IVERSITY PARK, TEXAS. Commissioner Meadows moved that the resolution be approved. The mo%ion was seconded by Ca~nissioner Porter and carried unanimously. The City Clerk reported to the Commission the apparent effect of a dead end water line serving the 2200 blocks of COlgate and Caruth Streets. He also pointed out that definitely the people served in the 2200 blocks of Greenbrier and Caruth were on a dead end. The City Engineer recommended that a six inch trunk line be installed from the alley north of Southwestern Boulevard to the alley north of Colgate, which, in his opinion, would furnish circulating water for the blocks in question. Estimated cost of ~his improvement would be $1100.00. The City Clerk also presented the est! ~,~te of Myers & Noyes in connection with the extension of the 12 inch trunk line from University Boulevard north to Amherst street and east to Preston Road, Where it would connect with the 8 inch trunk line. This estimate is $22,220.66. After considerable discussion, the City Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids on the materials needed to make this improve- ment in the water system, and the following resolution was presented: A RE~OLUTION A~ING THE BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1944-!9~5 AND APPROPRIATING FROM CASH FUNDS ON HAND IN THE WATER DEPAR~T $23,300.00. CommiSsioner Porter moved that the above resolution be approved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Meadows and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented Tax Cancelation Certificates #~22, ~23, /;?_~: and ~25, and explained that the taxes described on these certificates or accompanying docuaents were uncollectible and many have been levied through error. Commissioner Porter moved that the taxes described therein be canceled. This motion was seconded by Con,,4ssioner Meadows and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented a petition bearing seven signatures of the eleven property owners on Armstrong Boulevard north of the end of the present perma_uent paving. This petition requested that Armstrong Boulevard be paved from the end of the end of the present permanent paving to Lovers Lane. The City Engineer announced that plans and specifications have boen prepared for this improvement. The following resolution was presented: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF CO~ISSIONE~S OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMEIT OF ARMSTRONG BOULEVARD FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF LOVERS LANE SOUTH TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE ALLEY SOUTH OF GRASSMERE LANE, AND THE WEST ONE HAL~ OF ARMSTRONG BOULEVAP~ FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF DRUID LANE TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE ALLEY SOUTH OF DRUID LANE KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 9~, ALL IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS. Commissioner Meadows moved that the above resolution be approved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner 'Porter and carried unanimously. There ~eing no further business to come before the Commission, motion was duly made and seconded to adjourn. PASSED N~) APPROVED THIS THE FOURTH DAY OF DECEMBEr, A. D. 19~. CITY CLERK MINUTES OF A REGULAR ~ING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY'PARK, HEID AT THE CITY HAI~, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, DECEMB~ 18, 19~4, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, December 18, 19~4, at 7:30 P. M. in the City Hall Auditorium. Present were Mayor A. L. Slaughter, Cosmissioners Ralph A. Porter and A. H. Meadows. Also present were City Engineer Jack F. Smith, City Attorney Percy C. Fewell; Health Director J. Shirley Hodges, Assistant Health Director and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The following citizens appeared: F. W. Allen, 3317 Caruth Boulevard Ray Beal, 330~ Caruth Boulevard Dr. J. H. Walker, 3300 Caruth Boulevard Lois Langran, 3301 Caruth Boulevard J. S. Hanna, 3308 Caruth Boulevard W. C. Conner, 3305 Caruth Boulevard The above parties protested the City's permitting the development of the area north of the alley north of Caruth Boulevard, east of Hillcrest, without the City con- structing or having constructed proper storm sewers that will prohibit the flooding of property facing on Caruth Boulevard. These people also requested that the open ditch now crossing Caruth Boulevard in the 3300 block of Caruth Boulevard be closed after proper storm sewers have been constructed. The group also urged the cutting to grade of Hillcrest Avenue and the paving of said Hillcrest Avenue from Southwestern Boulevard north to Northwest Highway. After considerable discussion, Commissioner Meadows moved that the City Engineer and the City Clerk be instructed to carefully investigate the drainage problem of these people and to report back to the Cc~- mission at an early date and recommend as to what should be done and give an estimate of the cost to the City of the improvements recommended. This motion was sedonded by Commissioner Porter and carried unanimously. The group of people Just mentioned above complained about the fact that there were three vacant lots in the 3300 and 3400 blocks of Caruth/Boulevard that do not have sidewalks. Whereupon, Commissioner Porter moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance finding the necessity for and ordering the construction of these sidewalks. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Meadows and carried unanimously. Mr. B. L. Wooley, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Highland Park High School, appeared and requested that Grassmere Lane be closed from Douglas Street to Westchester Drive, in view of the fact that the school now owns all the property north of Grassmere Lane to Hyer Street. The City Commission advised Mr. Wooley that if and when Hyer Street is paved from Douglas to Westchester And if the high school would dedicate to public' use a 25 foot strip along the north line of their property abutting the south side of Hyer and this said dedication also be paved, that consideration would be given to the school's request if said request were placed in proper form. The City Attorney was instructed to cooperate with the school board in its preparation of a proper written request. The City Clerk was instructed to contact the pastor and certain members of the Park Cities Baptist Church, who own all of the land abutting Hyer Street, in the block in question (except one lot owned by Mrs. Mabel M. Teat) to see if they would cooperate in the paving of the street at this time. Also' t° request that-the' said church dedicate to public use not less than 25 feet from the east side of the property abutting Westchester Drive and pave said dedication at this time. The following ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK DETER~?NING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORD~ING THE IMPROV~ENT OF A PORTION OF THACKERAY STREET; DEFINING THE PORTION OF SAID STREET AS A SEPARATE DISTRICT; DECLAR- ING THE PURPOSE TO ASSESS PART OF THE COST OF THE T~PROVE- MENTS AGAINST THE ABUTTING PNOPERTY AND OWNERS THEREOF; AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. Commissioner ~eadows mo~ed that' the' aboVe ordinance be adopted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Porter and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COmmISSIONerS OF THE CITI OF UNIVERSITY PARK DETEEMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE I~PROVENENT OF A PORTION OF HILLCREST AVENUE; DEFINING THE PORTION OF SAID STREET AS A SEPARATE DISTRICT; DECLARING THE PURPOSE TO ASSESS PART OF THE COST OF THE IMP}~0VEMENTS AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY AND OWNERS THEREOF; AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. Commissioner Meadows moved that the above ordinance be adopted. The motion was seconded unanimously and carried. The City Clerk presented Tax Cancelation Certificates ~26, ~27 and ~28 aggregating $231.97, request ing that certain taxes, which had been levied through error or where the taxpayer is unknown, be canceled. Commissioner Meadows moved that the taxes be canceled. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Porter and Bids were opened pursuant to regular advertisement in connection with the construction of a 12" water line from University Boulevard north on Armstrong Boulevard to Lovers Lane, thence north on Douglas to Amherst Street, thence east on Amherst Street to Preston Road. Bids were submitted and are as follows: United States Pipe and Foundr~ Company .... . . . .$ 10,13~.70 National Cast Iron Pipe Compm~y ............ 9,920.35 ' American Cast Iron Pipe Company ............ 9,686.23 It was the unamtmous opinion of the Commission that the bid of the American Cast Iron Pipe Company was the lowest and best b id and Commissioner Meadows moved that the City Clerk be instructed to purchase the materials required for this extension to the water line from the American Cast Iron Pipe Company. Sealed bids were opened in connection with the purchase of fire hydrants and valves to be used in the construction of the above described water line extension. The bids' were as follows: R. D. Wood Company ..... · · ...... ~ .... $ 1259.60 Iowa Valve Company ..... . ........... . 1070.&5 It was apparent that the bid of the Iowa Valve Company was the lowest and best bid and Commissioner Porter moved that the City Clerk be authorized to purchase the City's requirements as advertised from the Iowa Valve Company. The City Attorney discussed with the Commission, the construction of a prefabricated house on the lot at the southwest corner of Lovers Lane and Airline Road. He explained that this type of construction was permissible under our present ordinances. Whereupon, Co~aiseioner Porter moved that the City Attorney be in- structed to prepare for the consideration of the City Commission, an ordinance which would prohibit the construction within the corporate limits of University Park undesirable buildings similar to the one Just referred to. There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, motion was duly made and seconded to adjourn. PASSE~ AND APPROVED THIS THE 15thDA¥ OF JANUARY, A. D. 19~5. ATTEST: MINUTES OF A REGULAR }~EETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, M~NDAY, JANUARY 15, 19~5, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of commissioners of the City of University Park .met in regular session Monday, January 15, 19~5, at 7:30 P. M. in the City Hall. Present were Mayor A. L. Slaughter, Commf~ssioners Ralph A. Porter and A. H. Meadows. Also present were City Engineer Jack F. Smith, City Attorney Percy C. Fewell, Health Director J. Shirley Hodges, Chief C. W. Trammell and City Clerk Ralph E. Hsmmsu. The following citizens appeared: Captain Aechternacht, 4308 Caruth Blvd. R. H. Hobein, 4324 Caruth; E. A. Byman, 4328 Caruth and J. B. Stuart, 4401 Caruth Blvd., and discussed with the City Commission the possibility of the City annexing that part of Idlewtld Annex outside the City's corporate limits. After considerable discussion, the above gentlemen were advised that the .City Engineer and the City Clerk would be instructed to investigate the possibilities of furnishing the area sewerage facilities and also to investigate what would be necessary insofar as water service requirements would be. Mr. Roy L. Farrow, associate general secretary and comptroller of the Dallas YMCA accompanied by Roy Niswonger and Gerald Furr, assistant secretaries and Dr. J. Shirley Hodges, Chairman of the Park Cities YMCA Committee, appeared and presented a letter setting out the YMCA's desire to use the building in t~he newly acquired park as headquarters for the Park Cities YMCA; also Mrs. Geron end Mrs. Cochran appeared requesting similar privileges for the Park Cities Cub Scouts. The problem of properly providing for the youth of the community was discussed from many angles for a considerable length of time. It was the final decision that no definite action should be taken at this meeting but the City Clerk was instructed to proceed in securing bids for the moving of the house and garage from its present location to the northeast corner of this tract of land and also to secure esti- mates on the remodelling of the house and garage in keeping with other City property. When the City Clerk has obtained this information, his report will be made to the M~yor and Commissioners for their further instructions. The following resolution was presented: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF .UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THACKERAY STREET FR~ THE NORTH LINE OF THE PRESENT PAVING ON SOUTHWESTERN BOULEVARD TO THE SOUTH LIHE OF THE PRESENT PAVING ON GREENBRIER STREET, KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 97, ALL IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS. Com~ssioner Meadows moved that the resolution be approved. Commissioner Porter seconded the motion which carried unanimously. The City Clerk submitted requisitions from Chief Trammell requesting that the City purchase 23 sections of 2½ inch fire hose and 6 sections of 1½ inch fire hose. Whereupon, Commissioner Porter moved that the City Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids on same. The bids to be presented at the regular meeting, Monday, February 5, 1945:' 'Commissioner Meadows seconded the motion which carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTIONS OF THE BOARD OF CO~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY 'OF UNIVERSITY PARK RELEASING MAINTENANCE BONDS GIVEN BY THE UVALDE CONSTRUCTION CO~ANY FOR T}~ IMPROVEMENT OF: ARMSTRONG PARKWAY FROM THE ALLEY SOUTH OF LARCHMONT TO ALLEY NORTH OF LARCHMONT; PURDUE STREET FRO~.~ LOM© ALTO TO ARMSTRONG BOULEVARD: and LARCHMONT STREET FROM WEST LINE OF STRATFO~ED MANOR ADDITION TO WEST LINE OF LOT 12, BLOCK J, ARMSTRONG FAIRWAY ADDITION. Commissioner Meadows moved that the resolutions be approved. Commissioner Porter seconded the motion which carried unanimously. The following ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANCE CF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL VEHICLFS ~OVING EAST AND V~EST ON EMERSON STREET TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PRO- CEEDING TO ENTER THE INTERSECTION OF ARMSTRONG BOULEVARD AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF .. Commissioner Porter moved that the ordinance be adopted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Meadows and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REPEALING AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 15, 19~l, ORDERING STOP SIGNS PLACED ON HAYNIE AVENUE AT THE EAST AND WEST SIDES OF GOLF DRIVE. Co~_ssioner Meadows moved that the ordinance be adopted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Porter and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIG,~ERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY RE- QUIRING OPERATORS .TO BRING ALL ~DTOR VEHICLES ~DVING NORTH AND SOUTH ON GOLF DRIVE TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS TKE INTERSECTION OF HAYNIE AVENUE, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. Commissioner Porter moved that the ordinance be adopted. The motion was seconded by Comnissioner Meadows and carried unanimously. The following gentlemen from the community of Vickery appeared: Homer D. Hall; Theo. Kramolis; Ellis S. Humbert; W. N. Stanley and R. M. Read. They discussed with the Commission the possibility of this City annexing the Vickery Com- munity or furnishing to said c~anity water. These gentlemen asked many questions relative to corporate matters and the City Clerk was instructed to cooperate with the citizens of this comunity by rendering any assistance possible in connection with their problem. The City Clerk again brought up the drainage problem confronting the people living in the 3200 and 3300 blocks of Caruth Boulevard and the Commission discussed at length the porposed storm sewer from Airline Road west in Colgate Street to Hillcrest Avenue thence south on Hillcrest Avenue to Caruth Park. After considerable discussion relative to the size and cost of this project, the City Clerk was instructed to confer with ~roper officials relative to securing approval of the War Production Board of this improvement. The City Clerk informed the Commission that when the budget for 1944-1945 was approved that no adjustment was made in connection with the compensatio~ paid L. E. Strozier. His compensation was discussed and it was the unanimous opinion that in view of current salaries and considering his ability his compensation should be increased $25.00 per month. There being no further business to come before the meeting, motion was duly made and seconded to adjourn. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE FIFTH DAY OF FEBRUARY, A. D. 19~5. ATTEST: ~ / CITY CLERK THE BOARD OF C(~ISSIONEP~ OF THE ~ITT (F UNIVEP~ITY PA~K S~ BO~~, ~, J~T ~, 19&5, AT 9:~ A. ~. T~ Boa~ of C~sioners of t~ City of U~versity P~k ~t ~ c~ session ~, J~y ~, 19A5, at 9:~ A. M. in the ~or's office. ~ ~r A. L. Sl~hter, C~sioners ~ A. Po~er ~d A. H. Me~s. ~o p~se~ we~ City Ole~ ~ph E. H~ ~d City E~~ Jack F. ~th. The m~t~ was ~ f~ t~ p~se of ~se~ ~th W. W. C~h a~ W. W. C~h Jr., p~~ sto~olde~ of the H~!c~st M~~ P~k, t~ p~ ch~e of ~ 8 ~ ~ter 1~ frs M~k~b~ ~ ~l~g Coif ~ ~ey s~th ~ Sout~stem ~v~; th~ce ~st to Wi~ Steer ~d the~ no~h ~ t~ ~y no~h ~ South~ste~ ~v~. ~o ~sent, by ~tati~ f~ ~th the City ~ ~. C~th, ~ ~o. P. C~. ~ considerable cussi~, C~ssi~er Po~er m~ed that the water l~e descried abo~ ~ p~ch~ed for a co~iderati~ of $11,~.~ ~h, s~Je~ to t~ fo~~ condition: T~t ~ ~~t ~ ~ter~ ~to ~tween the City ~ U~v~sity Pa~ ~d.W.W. C~th ~d W. W. C~h Jr., ~pr~ed by the City Atto~ey, that the O~ths ~ the~ suc~ssors ~ title ~11 p~ the Oity at t~ th~ cu~nt price the dev~o~rs c~t of the ~t~ti~ of the water ~d s~er ~es ~fore water se~ce ~ f~ ~shed ~ the ~ey south of Sout~st~ Bo~~ fr~ W~ Steer to Coif R~d; ~o the p~r p~i~te ~t of the develo~rs c~t of t~ l~e f~ the ~ey so~h of Southwestern Boulev~ in W~:]~ Steer to the a~ey no~h of So~hwestem B~lev~; ~o s~ C~ths or the~ suc~ssors ~ title to Blocks 10 ~d ~, ~ U~versity ~ce ~tion, ~ p~ to the City of U~versity P~ th~ c~ ~ of ~ 8 ~Ch ~e f~ ~1~ ~ad to Colt ~d, ~ ~ ~en water se~ice ~ req~ for ~ of the l~s ~ either of these blocks. F~the~, the s~ C~t~ or the~ suc~sso~ ~ title ~ l~d a~tt~g Coif ~d, co~t~ at t~ir ~ e~e at the th~ cost, fi~ ~~s ~d ~~i~ of the water lines to be laid in the alleys between Mockingbird Lane a.nd Southwestern Boulevard. Said c:.onnectic~s to be made to the 8 inch line according to plans and specifications of the City Engineer. The above motion was seconded by C~w,~ssioner Meadows, p~t to vote and carried It was agreed that Mr. W. W. Caruth Jr., would contact the proper officials of the City of Dallas and ascertain if that City would interpose no objection to the City of University Park purchasing the line in question and then furnishing water to the Hillcrest Memorial Park, which is outside the corporate l~_m~ts cf University Park. Ccemissioner Porter brought up the question of the sanitation of the alleys and particularly the alleys in the business areas. It was the unan~ue decision tha~ Dr. Hedges was to be recommended for the efforts put forth to rid the alleys of l~aper and other debris and that he should continue to supervise this work as a part of the City's health program. It was also the unanimous opinica of the Cm~a$ion that Mr. McNatt should not undertake to collect delinquent personal property tax~s but should devote his entire time to assisting Dr. Hodges and Chief Trammell in their combined efforts to keep down fire hazards and to keep the City in a sanitary condition. There being no further business to come before the Comm~ ~selon, motion was duly made and seconded to adjourn. P~SS~D A~D APP~DV~D THIS THE FIFTH DAY OF FEBRUARY, A. D. 1925. T~E BOARD OF COI~ISSIONERS OF T~E CITY ~ ~~ P~ ~e Bo~ of C~i~e~ of t~ City of U~versity P~ m~ ~ c~d see~on W~sd~, J~ ~, 19~5, at 10:~ ~. M. ~ the ~or's office. we~ ~ A. L. Sla~ter, C~ssioner A. H. ~s ~ City Clerk ~" E. T~ ~~ of t~s ~t~g ~ ~ c~fer~th~. J. M~ ~l~ive to the ~r de~~t for the c~%y's ~e of Bl~k 8, Universi~ P~ Estates ~iti~, ~c~%~ ~~ by ~e City. ~. ~et% ap~ p~se~ed ~ over ~ pl~ f~ t~ ~se. ~er stung ~. B~ett's pl~ for co~ide~le leah, it w~ dec~ded th~ ~ be ~st~t~ to ~e~ a pl~ for t~ t~r~ u~ of t~ ~ese~ ~r~ ~t~e ~ its p~s~ locati~. T~ City C~ w~ ~~t~ ~ so ~e offici~ of the ~A, so t~t ~y ~t ~ce~ ~th the~ pl~ ~ ~co~tion ~ of the ~~ at t~ ~ e~. ~ City Cle~ ~ ~st~ct~ ~ co~t Dr. M~ ~ ~o ~th ~ the p~e of a ~ tra~ of ~ no~h of BI~ 8 berg a ti~ ~ ~t 6, Bi~ ~, of B~ide Estates. The~ be~ no f~her ~s~s to c~ ~fo~ the C~-~-~msion, ~ion w~ d~ Male ~d second to adJo~. P~ ~ ~~ TH~ T~ ~ DAY ~ ~U~Y, A. D. CITY CLERK 75 ~$ OF A ~ MEETING OF T~E BOA~D OF C~IONEP~ OF THE CITY OF UNIVEESlTT PAP~, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 DltIVERSITT BOULEVN~), uOI~DAY, FEBRUARY 5,- 19~, AT 7:~0 P. M. The Board cf Cc~sioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, February 5, 19&5,. at 7:30 P. M~ in the City Hall Auditorium. Present were Mayor A. L. Slaughter, Commissioners Ralph A. Porter and A. H. Meadowa. Aisc present were City Clerk Ralph E. Hannah, City Attorney Percy C. Fewell, Chief C. W. Tra~aell and City Enghteer Jack F. Smith. There were also appro~:m~tely 150 citizens of University Park in attendance. The Ma~or called the meeting to order and the City Clerk read a letter addressed to the Mayor and Coamissicaere signed by Mr. Eugene McElvaney, accompanied by a petition in 17 sections bearing approximatel~ 330 signatures; said petition being as follows: "PE~ITICI~ OF QUALIFIED VOTERS PETITI~ING TP~ GOVERNING BODY OF TP~ CITY OF ~NIVEP~ITY PARK TO CALL A~ ELECTION FOR T~ P~PO~E OF VOTING ON 00NSOLIDATION WITH THE CITY 'Board of Cmtseionere City of University Park We, the undersigned ~_,_-~tfied voters and resident citizens of the City of University Park, hereby petition the C~Vern~g Body cf the City of University Park to order an election for the purpose of votin~ on the consolidation of the City cf University Park with the City of D~ .in~o one c~ty, and the adoption by the City of University Park of the Charter and name of the City cf Dallas, and especially e~cluding any consolidation of the -Highland Park Independent ~chool District with any other political unit. The Petition i~ ~ade and filed under the applicable pro- visions of Chapter 15, TitLle XXVIIl(Articlas 1188 to 1193, ir~:lusive) Revised Statutes of Texas. The undersigned petitionera respectfull.v request that appropriate action be taken so that the election submitting the question may be held c~ Tuesday, April 3, 19~ ·" After the reading of the petition, the Mayor asked if anyone present desired to _w~_.ke any ccamsnt either for or against granting the request outlined in the petition. After a brief silence, Mr. Ed Wesson addressed the Co--sion and stated that since appare~ly there was no one present in sympath~ with the movement to consolidate the City of University Park with the City ~f Dallas that the petition be denied. Whereupon, Mr. Bentley Young responded fr~n the audience and urged that the petition be a~ted on favorably. Hr. Elbert Williams, Judge J. W. Hassell, Hrs. White, Mr. Bill Powell, Hr. Dick Strange, Mr. 01~ $curlock', Mr. g. w. Townsend, Hr. H. E. Yarbrough and many others made brief speeches voicing thei~ objection to the Commissica ordering an election for the purpose of voting on the proposition of consolidation of the City of University Park with the City of D~ll~e. After due consideration, C_~-~tasioner Meadows moved that the following resolution be approved: ~ESOLUrION DETERMINING INTENT ~ CALL AN ELECTION TO DETE~ WHETHER THE CITY OF U~IVERSITY PARK SHALL CONSOLIDATE WITH AND ADOPT THE NAME AND CHARTE~ OF THE CITY-OF DALLAS, O~DERING PUB- 1/CATION OF NOTICE OF SUCH IN~ AND PROVIDING FOR A SPECIAL ~ING OF THE GOVERNING B~Y OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AT 5:00 O'CLOCK P. M. ON THE SECOND DAY OF MARCH, 19 ~5, TO CONSIDER AN OE)INANCE OE)ERING AN ~.F~TION TO SUBMIT SUCH PROP- (BITION OF CONSOLIDATION TO THE QUAl/FI~ VOTERS OF UNIVERSITY PARK. The motion was seconded by Cea~issioner Porter, put to vote and carried unan~ly. The City Clerk presented a petition signed by Southern Methodist University and W. W. Caruth requesting tha~ unoccupied property north of the present ci+oy Limits to the Northwest Highwa~ bounde~ on the west by Hi].lcrsst Avenue and on the east by Airline Road be annemsd to the City of University Park. C~maissioner Porter moved that the petition be acted upon favorably. The motion was seeonded by Commissioner Meadows; put to vote and carried unanimously. Whereupon, the following ordinance was introduced: AN OBDINANCE ANNEXING UNO~CUPTFn LAND OWNED BY W. W. CARUTH AND SOUTNF/{N METHODIST UNIVERSITY CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY A1 ACRES ADJOINING THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK. Commissioner Meadows moved that the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Ccamaissioner Porter; put to vote and carried. Bids were opened pursuant to legal notice that the City C~,w.~ssion would consider at this meeting the purchase of six sections of 1} inch and 23 sectzions of ~ inch fire hose. Bids were received fr~n the Fabric Fire Hose Company and the 7¸7 Eureka Fire Hose Division. It appeared to the Cc~nission the prices on comparable merchan- Fabric Fire Hose Company Fabric Fire Hose C ompan~ .855 per ft, &O0 lb. strength 1.20 " " " " " EUreka Fire Hose Division 1" Eureka Fire HOSe Division2}" · 75~ per ft, ~00 ~b. strength 1.10 " " " " " Ccamissioner Meadows moved that the Mayor, City Clerk and Chief of the Fire Department be appointed as a ccamittee to stud7 the bids and the committee be instructed to purchase the hose which in their opinion was the best hose for the least money. This motion was seconded by C~issioner Porter and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was introduced: AN AMENDED ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND O~)ERING THE IMPR~ OF PORTIONS OF ARMSTRONG BOULEVAltD: DEFINING THE PORTIONS OF SAID STREET AS A SEPARATE DISTRICT, DECLARING THE PURPOSE TO ASSESS PART OF THE COST OF THE IMPR~S AGAINST THE AB~TTING PROPERTY AND OWNERS THEREOF: A~D DIreCTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PE~PA~E AND FILE PLANS A~D SPECIFICATIONS. Commissioner Porter moved that the ordinance be adopted; C~m,~ssioner Meadows seconded the motion which was put to vote and carried unanimously. The follc~ing resolution was presented: ~ESOL~TION OF THE BOARD OF CO~f~SSIONERS OF T~E CITY OF ~I~ITY P~, T~, ~VING ~ P~S ~ FIOATIONS F~ T~ I~~ OF PO~I~S OF ~~NG ~g~, ~AT~ ~ D~CT NO. 9~, ~ ~ CI~ OF ~~ITY P~, ~. Cca~issimer Mead~-ws moved that the resolution be approved; Co, mis sioner Porter seconded the motion which was put to vote and carried una~-~usly. Pursuant to legal advertiee~ent duly appearing in the City's official publication, bids were received and opened in connection with the improving of Armstrong Boulevard and tabulated as follc~s: Henry Gray Texas Bitulithie Dallas Foundatio~ Uvalde Construction Co. Alternate aA" .Alternate "B" 1" asphalt 6" concrete Noae $ 8,937.95 $ 8,198.10 8,285.90 None 7,~30.55 7,7~7.35 Some of the owners of property abutting Armstrong Boulevard had requested that the type of paving be 5" concrete With one inch asphalt top. After due con- sideration it appeared that the bid of the Uvalde Construction Cc~p~ny was the Whereupon, Ccamissioner Meadows moved that the following resolution be best bid. approved: RESOLUTION OF THE BOAND OF CO~WraSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING THE BID OF THE U~AIDE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY A~D ANAE)ING THE CONTRACT FOR THE T~PROVING OF PORTIONS OF ARMSTRONG BOULEWARD, DESICCATED AS DISTRICT NO. The motion was seconded By ¢camiseioner Porter, put to vote and carried The City Clerk presented a letter from the Y ~ C A of Dallas inclcei~g check in the sum of $2500.00 offered for the use of the frame b-~lding ou Block 8, University Park Estates Addition with the further understanding that the building in question would be reconditioned and made usable fcr YMCA purposes. After due consideration Commissioner Meadows moved that the check be accepted and that the City Clerk be instructed to proceed with the remodeling of the building and that the YMCA be permitted to use said building and surroundir~ grounds for YMCA purposes for a period of not less than one year from date of completion of the remodeling of the building. 79 The following resolution was presented: ~ESOLUTION OF T~E BOAE) OF OOMMISSIONER~ OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING THE CONTRACT A~D BONDS WITH ~VALDE CONSTR~TION COMPANY ~ IMPROVING PORTIONS OF' ARMSTRONG BOULEVARD, DESIGNATED AS DISTRICT NO. 9A, IN T~ CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS. Ceeamissioner Meadows moved that the resolution be approved; Porter seconded the motion which carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUUI$SIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVE~ITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING THE PLANS A~D SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF THACKERAY STREET, DESIGNATED AS DISTRICT NO. 97, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS. Ccea~issioner Porter moved that the resolution be approved; Commissioner Meadows seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Pursuant to legal notice in connection with the improvement of Thackeray Street from Southwestern Boulevard to Greenbrier, bids were opened and tabulated Henry~............ $3, Texas Bitulithic . . . . . . . . . 2,05?.90 Uvalde Construction Co . . . · · . Commissioner It appeared that the bi~ of the Uvalde Construction Company was the lowest and best bid, whereupon Cce~issioner Porter moved that the following resolution be RESOLUTION OF THE BOA~ OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING THE BID OF WAIDE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE IMPROV-ING OF A PORTION OF THACKERAY STREET DESIGNATED AS DISTRIOT NO. 97 OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS. Ccsmiseioner Meadows seconded the ~otion which carried unani~o~ly. approved: The following ordinanoe was introduced: AN AMaH)ED C~LDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF CC~&ISSI~4]~S OF T~ C~ ~ ~~I~ P~, ~, D~ING T~ F~ ~ O~ING T~ ~RO~ OF A POTION ~ TH~~ S~: D~I~ T~ P~TION OF S~ S~ ~ A ~P~ DIS~CT: D~L~G ~ P~E TO AS~S P~ OF T~ OF ~ ~~S ~T ~ ~TING ~O~Y ~ 0~ T~OF: ~ D~~G ~ CITY ENG~R TO P~ ~ F~ PLUS ~ S~O~ICATI~S. Commissioner Porter moved that the ordinance be adopted; Ccamztssioner Meadoww seconded the motion ~hich carried unanimously. The following ordinance was introduced: AN O~DINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY C~ UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, ~ING THE NECESSITY OF lEVYING AN ASSESS ~Tr AGA~N~ ST THE P~0PERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF ON ARMSTRONG BOULEVA~) FROM. THE SOUTH LINE OF LOVERS LANE TO THE NORTH ~ OF THE PRESENT PAVING ON ARMSTRONG BOULEVARD AT THE NORTH LIHE OF THE ~T.TF.y SOUTH OF GRAS~E LA~S; AND ALSO THE WEST ONE-HALF OF ARMSTRONG BO~ARD FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF DRUID LANE TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE ~T.~y SOUTH OF DRUID LANE, KN~ AS DISTRICT NO. 9~, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, FOR A PART OF THE COST OF TMP~JDVING SAID STREET AND FIXING A TII~ FOR THE HEARING OF THE OWNERS OR AGENTS OF SAID OWNERS OF SAID PROPERTY OR OF ANY OTHER PERSONS INTER- ESTED IN SAID ~llmR~S AS PROVIDED BY ARTICLE LlOS-b, TITLE 28m REVISED STATUTES OF TEXAS, BEING CHAPI]~ 106, OF THE ACTS OF THE AOth LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, THE C~DINANCES OF THE CITY O.F bI~.IVERS. ITY PARK, .AND~ DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AND EXAMIN- ING AND APPROVI THE STATEMENT. OR .=PO T OF THE CITY AND DECLARING AN ~t~P~E~CY Ccemissioner Meadows moved thab the 'ordinance be adopted; Commissioner Porter seconded the motion which carried unanimously. The following ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOA~D OF COmmISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITT PARK, TEXAS, DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEUYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST T~ P~OPERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF ON THACKERAY STREET FROM THE NORTH LINE OF SOUTHWESTERN BOULEUARD AS PEESENTLY IMPROVED TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE PAVING ON G~r.~IER DRIVE, KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 97, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PAP~, FOR A PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING SAID STREET AND FIXING A TIME FOR THE HEARING OF THE OWNERS' OR AGENTS OF SAID OWNERS OF SAID PROPERTY OR OF ANY OTHE~ PERSONS INTERESTED IN SA~) ru~~S AS PROVIDED BY ARTICLE llOS-b, TITLE 28m REVISED STATUTES OF TEXAS, BEING CHAPTER 106, ~ THE ACTS OF THE ~Oth LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, A~D THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, AND DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETAEf TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID: HEARIN$ AND EXAMINING AND APPROVING THE STAT~NT OR REPORT OF THE CITY ~IGINEER AND DECLARING AN EHE~I~Y. Commissioner Porter ~oved that the ordinance be adopted; Commissioner Meadows seconded tb~ motion which ca~ied un~usly. There being~ no further bus~n®ss to cane beffore the C~ssion, motion was du~7 ~de and seconded to adjourn to reconYene at a Sl~cia~ session to be he~:l March 2, 1~25. PASSED AND APPROV~D THIS THE FIFTH DAY OF MARCH, A. D. 19~+5. MINUTES OF A SP~EIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMIBSIONENS OF THE CITY OF UN1W~RSITT PAP~, ~ IN THE CITY HALL, 3800 UNIVERSITY BO%E~VARD, FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 19~5, AT 5:00 P. M. The Board of co-,-f-sioners of the City of University Park met in special session Friday, March 2, 19&5, at 5:00 P. M. in the City Hall. Present were Mayer A. L. Slaughter, Commissioners Ralph A. Porter and A. H. Meadows& Als~ presen~ were ~Ci~y Attorney Percy C. Few~ll a~d City Clerk Ralph E. H~,. The following ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO HE PARTICIPATED IN BY THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TO BE HELD ON THE THIRD DAY OF APRIL, 19&5, TO ~NE WHETHER THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK SHALL OR SH~,T. NOT CONSOLIDATE WITH AND ADOPT THE N~ AND CHARTER OF THE CITY OF DALLAS; APPOINTING OFFICERS TO P~ESIDE AT SUCH ELECTION A~D DESIGNATING THE PLACES AT WHICH SUCH ELECTION SHALL BE HELD. tom, missioner Porter moved that the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by ¢~m~.~-sioner Meadows; put to vote and carried una~fmously. There being no f~rther business to come before the Commission, mot ion was duly made and seconded to adjourn. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE FIFTH DAY OF MARCH, A. D. 19A5. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CGMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 3800 UNIVERSI~TY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, MARCH 5, 19~5, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Co,~fssioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, March 5, 19~5, at 7:30 P. M. in the City Hall. Present were Mayor A. L. Slaughter, Commissioners Ralph A. Porter and A. H. Meadows. Also present were City Attorney Percy C. Fewell and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE C!~Y OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, CLOSING THE HEARING ON DISTRICT NO. Commissioner Porter moved that the resolution be approved. Commissioner Meadows seconded the motion which carried unanimously. The following ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOA~ OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, LE~Y~G AN ASSES~ FOR THE P~v~IT OF A PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF THACKERAY STREET, DESIGNATED AS DISTRICT NO. 97 IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS. Commissioner Meadc~s moved that the ordinance be adopted. C~nmm~asioner Porter seconded the motion which carried unamtmously. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION OF THE BOA~) OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, CLOSING HEARING ON DISTRICT Commissioner Porter moved that the resolution be approved. Commissioner Me~adows seconded the motion which carried unanimously. The following ordinance was introduced: AN O~)INANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, LEVYING AN ASsEs~M~2~T FC~ THE PA~ OF A PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVI~G PORTIONS OF ARMSTRONG BOULEVARD, DESIGnATeD AS DISTRICT NO. 9~, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PA~K, TEXAS. O~w?fssioner Meadows moved that the ordinance be adopted. Commissioner Porter seconded the motion which carried ,mna~tmnusly. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION ~.NDING BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE $6500.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF ADDITION TO AND IMPROVEMENT OF PROPERTY ADJOINING THE CITY HALL. Cca~issioner Meadows moved that the resolution be approved. Oe,w~!ssioner Porter seconded the motion which carried unanimously. The City Clerk reported to the Cc~nission that W. W. Caruth Jr., had requested authority to pave Purdue Street from Dub lin to Bosdeker with pit run transit mtx concrete. A brief discussion was had on the matter, then Conmiseloner Meadows moved that the request be denied.. Motion was seconded by C~ssioner Porter and carried. The City Clerk was instructed to convene the Zoning Commission at an early date for the purpose of considering the zoning of the ~1 acres recently annexed to the City, being situated south of Northwest Highwa~ bounded on the east by Airline Road and on the west by Hillcrest Avenue . The City Clerk reported to the Commission that a representative of the Boy Scouts had requested that the City donate the proceeds received from future paper pickups to the Boy Scouts. The City Clerk explained that it costs the City approximately $214.00 to operate the garbage trucks for these Sunday paper pickups, and also that the City was expected to operate trucks on special tin can pickup days and that the proceeds received from the sale of the salvage paper and the tin cans did not cover operating cost to the City. Further that if the City did not pickup the paper on these special drives that the paper would get back into co~nercial channels from 30 to 60 days earlier and that the on!~ reason the City operates trucks on SundaFs for pickL~g up paper is to demonstrate the City' s willing~uess to cooperate with the Greater Dallas salvage campaign. The City Clerk discussed with the Commission the type of flooring to be used in the YMCA and Cub Scout building and recomnended that he be authorized to use shiplap for subflooring and asphalt tile as a top floor. There appeared to be no objection to his reco~nendation. H~. H. Y. Murff appeared and submitted a written proposition relative te bein~ granted the prtvile~e of r~oving gravel from the 66 acre tract of lan~ used as a garbage disposal ground. After considerable discussion, he was informed that the Commission would take under advis~nent his propoeal. There being no fu~her bueiness to come before the C~!ssion at this time, the meeting adjourned. PASS~ AND APPROVE~ THIS THE N~EE~TH DAY C~ MARCH, A. D. 1945. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, ~B AT THE CITY HALL, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, MARCH 19, 19&~, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commt-sioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, March 19, 19A5, at 7:30 P. M. in the City Hall. Present were Mayor A. L. Slaughter, Commissioners Ralph A. Porter and A. H. Meadows. Also present were City Attorney Percy C. Fewell and City Clerk Ralph E. Haman. The meeting was called to order and Mayor Slaughter conveyed to the Cmmmission the repeated request of Mr. J. B. Sneed that the City return to him $65.00 which apparently was paid by Mr. Sneed to the City prior to 1928. The reason for such payment is unknown to the present administration. The matter was brought to the attention of Mr. Shoed in 1938 by Mr. G. A. Wflliams, auditor, when auditing the A. C. Speer water and sewer franchise. Auditor Williams in attempting te verify a charge of $360.00 set up in the records of the City against Mr. Sneed as a water and sewer charge on Lot 1, Block 7, University Park Estates, disclosed that a payment of $65.00 had been made by Mr. Sneed at some previous date but the records are not clear relative to what said $6~.00 was in payment of. After con- siderable discussion, Commf~Ssioner Meadows moved that the matter be referred to the City Clerk for settlement. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Porter and carried. The City Attorney introduced th~ following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS WITH REFERENCE TO CONTRACTS WITH A. B. TJ~ AND W. G. CULLUM AND COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND SEWER LINES IN UNIVERSITY PARK, AOKNO~.~GING THE RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST OF SUCH CONTRACTORS IN CERTAIN WATER A~D SEWER LIliES MAKING ASSESS~ ~_ S THEREFOR; CONTRACTING WITH GEORGE P. CULLUM FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUCH WATER AND SEWER LINES AS THIS CITY MAY HEHEAFTER .OE)ER HIM TO CONSTRUCT TO BE PAID FOR AS HEREIN PROVIDED; STIPULATING A BASIS FOR HIS CHARGES; DENYING THE RIGHT OF %BE BY ANY PERSON WITHOUT PAYMENT OF SUCH CHARGES; PROVIDING A BASIS FOR THE PURCHASE OF SUCH LINES BT THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK A~D AUTHORIZING TERMINATION HEREOF UPON NINETY DAYS NOTICE. Cammissioner Porter moved that the ordinance be adopted. The motion was seconded by Coz~ssioner Meadows; put to vote and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented Tax Certificates #~29 and #~30, listing taxes aggregating $335.87 for cancelation. Commissioner Meadows moved that the tax items listed therein be canceled and removed fra~ the rolls. Commissioner Porter seconded the motion which carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AUTHORIZING, PLACING,. MAINT~ANCE AND OPERATION OF ST~T LIGHT AT THE CORNER OF COIT ROAD AND DYER STREET. Cammissioner Porter moved that the resolution be approved. C~ssioner Meadows seconded the motion which carried. There being no further business to cc~e before the Commission, motion was duly made and seconded to adjourn. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 16th DAY OF APRIL, A. D. 19~5. ATTEST: MII~YfES OF A RE~YL~ MEETI~ OF THE'BOARD O~ COMMISSIONERS OF T~E ClT~ OF t~IVER~ITY PA~K, HElD AT T~E~OITY HALL 3800 UNIV~I~ITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, APRIL 16, 19~5, AT 7~30 P. M. The Board of Cca~nissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, April 16, 19~5, at ?:30 P. M. in the City Hal~. Present were Ma~or A. L. Slaughter, 0~emi~sionere Ralph A. Porter and A. H. Meadows. Also present were City Attorney Percy C. Fewell; City Engineer Jack F. Smith and City Clerk Ralph E. Hatorah. The ~eeting was called to order by Mayor Slaughter. Mr. Harper, Gilbert, Xercheck, Griffin and Colvin appeared and discussed with the Ccamission the improvement of. Baltimore Drive from Purdue $treet to the alley north of South- western. The City Clerk reccame~ded that improvements be ordered consisting of curb and gutter and using the present gravel base to be supplemented to the ex~ tent that the street w~uld have an 8" flexible base to be topped with la" asphalt. However, after considerable discussion, it was the unanimous opinion of the City Cce~ission that the street should be improved in a more permanent manner, with either 5~ concrete with 1" asphalt top or 6" reinforced concrete street. After considerable discussion, the following ordinance was introduced: AN O~INANOE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONEP~ OF THE CITY OF UNIV~I~S1T~ PARK, TEXAS, DETE~gINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND OBDERING THE IMPR~ OF A PORTION OF BALTIMORE DRIVE; DEFINING THE PORTION OF SAID ST~T AS A SEPARATE DISTRIOT, DEOLAEING THE PURPOSE TO ASSESS PART OF THE CCST OF THE OF; AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINE~t TO PREPARE AND FILE PLANS Af~ SPEOIFICATIONS. Commissioner Porter moved that the above ordinance be adopted. The m~tion was seconded by Cca~aissioner Meadows; put to vote and carried unanimously. The City Engineer reported that plans and specifications had been corn- pleted in connection with the improvement of Baltimore Drive for either of the above types of paving. Whereupon, the following resolution was presented: HESOL~ION OF TBE BOABD OF C~MISSIONER3 OF THE CITY CF ~~ PARK, TEXAS, APPHOVING T~E PLA~S AND SPECIFICATIONS FOH THE IMPROV--~H~T OF A PORTION OF BALTIMORE DRIVE, DESIGNATED AS DISTRICT NO. ~ IN THE CTTY OF UNIV~I~ PARK, TEXAS. Comaiseioner Porter moved that the above resolution be approved. Motion was seconded by ¢o..,teeioner Meadows; put to vote and carried unanimously. Mr. J. W. Crotty appeared and presented & written proposal to construct for the City of University Park and the Town of Highland Park a water treating plant based upon a franchise beinE granted to him and his associates for furnishing the two towns water for a period of ~00 months and at the ter~ t~ation of said period, o~nership of the trea~ing plant to become the property of the two park cities without further cost. Reference is here made to the written proposal submitted for detailed i~formation. Mr. Cro~ty was advised that the Co-~.tssion would take under consideratiou The following ordinance was introduced: AN O~INANCE FINDING, D~CLARING AND CERTIFYING THE RESULT OF AN ELECTION HElD THE THIRD DAY OF APRIL, 19~5, TO DETErmINE WHET}~H THE CITY OF b~T/V~SITY PARK SHALL C~NSOLIDATE WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS. Cm~issioner Porter moved that the ordinance be adopted. C ~ a ~i~ner Meadows seconded the motion which carried unanimously. ~E~OL~TION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONEP~ OF THE CITY OF UNIV~2~TTY PARK ~O~ZI~ ~ACING, ~- ~~ ~ O~TION OF ST~ ~S AT ~ CO~R OF D~ ~ ~ C~H BO~~; DRU~ L~ ~ AT T~ O~ OF H~O~T A~ ~D CO~A~ Ccmaissioner Meadows moved that the resolution be approved. Porter seconded the motion which carried unaniaouely. The following ordinance was introduced: Cmmiseioner AN CRDINANCE CF~ATING THE OFFICE~ OF CHIEF AND ASSISTANT CHIEF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY CF U~IVERSlTY PARK, TEXAS. Ccemisaloner Meadoew moved that the above ordinance be adopted. Commissioner Porter seconded t'he mottonwhieh carr~ unanimously. There being no ~her business tc c~ne before the Cca.~sion, motion was duly made and seconded to adjourn. PASSED A~ APPRO~D ~"~IS THE S~ DAY OF MAY, A. D. 19~. MINUTES OF A ~ M]~TING OF THE BOARD OF CO~MISSIO~ERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSIT~ PAI~ ~ AT THE CITY HALL, 3800 UN1T~SITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, MAY ?, 19A5, AT 7=30 P. M. The Beard of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, Ma~ ?, 19A5, at 7:30 P. M. in the City Hall. Present were Mayor A. L. Slaughter, CcemLtssioners Ralph A. Porter and A. H. Meadows. Also present were City Attorney Percy C. Fewell; City Engineer Jack F. Smith; Chief C. W. Trammell; Chief I. C. Sharpe end City Clerk Ralph E. Hannah. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Slaughter. Mr. W. R. Phillips, owner, of the Esquire Cleaners appeared and presented a written offer to pa~ the City $80.00 per front foot for the north 25 feet of the vacant property the City owns on Hillcreet Avenue; said footage abutting the property now owned by Mr. Phillips. He was a~vised that the City would give him a definite answer relative to his Offer within the nex~ five da~s. Pursuant to legal notice which had appeared in the City's official publi- cation, sealed bids in connection with the paving of ~altimore Drive from Purdue Street to the alley north of Southwestern Boulevard were submitted, 6pened and tabulated: Austin Road C ce~.any Uvalde Construction Co. Texas Bitulithic Co Dvalde Construction Co. 6# concrete 6" concrete 5" concrete, 1" asphalt 5" con~rete, 1" asphalt 13,836.37 11,805,80 13,021.90 11,736.25 ~ the four%eon properties involved in the improvement of Baltimore Drive, twelve owners were either presetn or had representatives present and all of these people were given an opportunity to present their views to the Mayor and Ccmmiseioners. The only properties not represented were two vacant lot ~wners. Ail of the property owners present complained of the fact that the City had not taken definite action relative to the improvement of this street years ag~, and pretested the fact that they were called upon to pay for the curb and gutters sad 9/10 of the total cost of the othe~ i~provement. Many of the property owners stated that the7 had letters sig~ed by Mr. J. Fred Smith, from whom they purchased their property, in which he agreed to pa~ for the paving of Balti~re D~ive. After everyone present had been heard (who desired to speak) the governing body decided'that in view of the long delayed action on the City'S part, that it would be proper for the property owners to pay for't~ eerb a~ g~ter' ~. ?~A~ 'of ~he totaX eaet of the paving and for the City to pay The felBcarlng are name, address and description of property owned by those who indicated their ~illingness to pa~ their pro rata part of the improve~ent of the street on the above basiss Ralie L. Griffith, 3809 8outhwestern Blvd Arthur D. Colvin, 3801 South~ectern Blvd. Olga Fa~ Harper, 3800 Bryn Mawr Leslie S. GilBert, 3713 SOUthWestern Blvd John B. Underwood, 3715 Hanover Lot 11, Block 36, Lot 12, Bl~ck 35, Lot 11, Bloek~ 35, Lot 8, Bloch 30, Lot 16, Block 3~, Lot 1, Block 32, The following property owners were present but did not indicate a will- ingness to pave. In fact some of the~ bitterly opposed the paving at this times Mrs. F. R. Fre~er, 3715 Bryn Mawr Sidmew W. Russell, 3800 ~anover C. J. Hughes, 3712 Hanover Joha L. Stubbe, 3801 Hanover Mrs. J. D. Ahney, 37&8 Purdue S. Curchak, 3712 Southwestern Blvd Lot 8, Block 31, Lot t~, Block 3~, Lot 1, Block 31 LOt 1, Block 33, Lot 1, Block $, LOt 11, Block 2~ The two 'vacant lot c~ners who did not appear were.. H. F. Fovrt, ~17 Mockingbird Lane Hugh L. Smith, ~O36 West 63rd, Chicago, IIX Lot 1, Block 30, Lot 21, Block T The following resolution was presented: RESOLb~ICE OF THE BOARD OF CO%a%TS$IONERS OF THE CITY OF ~NIVERSITY 'PARK , TEXAS, APPROVING T~E BID OF WAIDE CONST~JCTION CC~PANY /~D AWARDING T~ CONTRACT FOR THE ~ OF A P~TION OF BALTIM0~E DRIVE, DESICCATED A3 DLSTRICT NO. ~. Cm~iasioner Meadows moved tha~ the resolution be approved. C~ssioner Porter seconded the motion which carried Gmaa~,,.,ousl7. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION. OF THE BOARD OF. CO~MISSIONERS OF T~ CITY OF UNIVERSITI PARK, TEXA~ APPROVING THE CONTRACT AND BONDS WITH QVALDE CONSTRUCTION CC~PANY FOt' IMPBOVING A POITION OF BALTIMORE DRIVE, DESICCATED A~ DISTRICT NO. 99, IN T~ CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXA~. Ccamiealoner Porter moved tha~ th~ above resolution be approved. The m~tion was' seconded by C~.n~esioner Meadows; put to vote and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PA~, TEXt, DETEI~ING T~E NEOESSITY OF LEUYING AN ASS~ AGAINST THE PROPERTY AND' T~E OWNERS THEREOF ON BALTIMORE DRI~E FRCM THE NC~TH LINE OF THE PRESENT PAVING ON Pt~ STREET TO THE SOUfH LINE OF THE ALLEY NORTH OF SOOTHWE~ BOULEVAF~, KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 99, IN T~ CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FOl A PART OF THE C0~T OF IMProvING SAID ST~W~T AND FIXING A TIME FOR THE HEARING OF THE OW~ OR AOENTS OF SAID OWN~S OF SAI~ P~OPERT~ OR OF ANY OT~ER PERSONS INTE~ED IN SAID IMP~0VEMENTS AS PROVIDED BY ARTICLE l105-b, TITLE 28, REVISED CIVIL STATUTES OF TEXAS, tILING C~ 106 OF THE ACTS OF THE AOth LEGISLATURE OF THE 8TATE OF TEXAS, AND THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, AND DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AND EXAMINING AI~ APPROVING THE STATEMENT OR REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINw~R AND DECLARING AN EMERGenCY. CeemiseAoner l~eadows moved that the above or~inanoe be adopted. The motion was seconded by Cconis~ioner Porter; put to vote and carried unaninousl~. The following ordinance was introduced: AN O~DINANCE OF ~4E BOARD OF COm/TSSIO~W_~RS OF THE CIT~ OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, DECLARING THE NECESSITY OF IMPROVING AND ORDERING THE IMPROVEM~ OF CERTAIN PARKWAYS ON PRESTOI ROAD FROM THE NORTH LINE OF AMHERST STREET TO THE NORTH LINE OF G~w~.~N~tIER DRIVE C~ BOTH THE EAST AND WEST SIDES OF. P~STON ROAD: SAID PARKWAYS ~ING IN 0NIV~I~SITY HEIGHTS ADDITION ~/~, UNIVERSITY HIGHLAH)$ AH) IDLEWILD ADDITION, ALL BEING ADDITIONS TO THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, AND ORDERING SP~IC~IONS PREPARED AND DECLARING AN FA~GENCY. Cc~sioner Porter moved tha~ the above ordinance be adopted. The motion was ~econded by Commissioner Meadows; put to vote and carried unanimoua~. The follmrlng ordinance was introduced: AN OI~DINAN~ OF TBE BOAI~ 'OF CO]~FISSIONE~S OF THE C~ OF ~S~ P~, ~, P~I~ FOR ~ U~ ~ ~~S~ P~K ~ ~ ~ ~~ T~ USE OF ~ ~, ~ING A ~~ ~H ~ LATI~ OF ~ R~S ~ ~~I~S, ~~O ~ O~IN~ ~~ ~0~'~ D~L~G ~ Cces~issio~r ~eadows moved that the above ordinance be adopted. The motion was seconded by Cmmissioner Porter; put to vote and carried unanimously. The following ordina~e was introduced: AN ORDINANC~ OF THE BOARD OF COI~£L~SIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVE2~ITY PARK, TEXAS, APPOINTING A BOARD OF E~UALIZATION FOR THE YEAR 19A5, FTrrNG A TIME FOR THE FIRST ~ING A~) THE COMPENSATION OF THE ~ OF THE BOARD CF F~UALIZATION. Cceaaissioner Porter moved that the ordinance be adopted.. The motion was seconded by Cm4ssioner Meadows; put to vote and carried unanimously. The City Clerk reported that he had endeavored to obtain quotations on clothes for firemen and policemen and that Fechheimer Bros'~ Ccmpa~ of Cincinnati, Ohio, had withdrawn their-bid dated ~prA1 9, I9A5, and that the only other people who had offered to sell the City this merchandise was Sam Dysterbach Company and said company proposed to make delivery of summer clothing during the current month. The City Clerk further pointed out that the budget balance for clothing for the Fire Department was $~81.30 and that the list of clothing' requested by Chief Sharps for that department would ccet approximately $820.30, which would overdraw ~the budget appro~4_m-tely $350.00. Ccemissioner Porter moved tha~ the City Clerk be instructed to purchase the clothing fr~a Dysterbach for the Fire Department in keeping with the Fire Department's request and the price submitted by Dysterbach. This motion was seconded by Ccemissioner Meadows; put to vote and carried unanimously. -The City Attorney discussed with the C~=.4-sion the issuing of a blank order to W. G. Cullum & Company to instalXi'water and sewer lines if and when in their op~.~ion of the City Engineer it was desirable to have said lines installed. The 95 The City Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution in keeping with the above thought. The following resolution was presented: F~SOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF C(~HISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERS/TY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR T~ IMPROVING OF CERTAIN PARKWAYS ON PRESTON ROAD FROM THE NORTH LINE OF AM}~RST STREET TO T~ NOETH LINE OF G~BRI~{ DRIVE ;~D DESIGNATED AS DISTHIOT~NO, 100 Ccemissioner Meadows moved that the resolution be approved. The motion was secOnded by Commissioner Porter; put to vote and carried unanimously. Carl I. Sharpe, Chief of the Fire Department, .requested the Mayor and Ccamissioners to authorize the payment of overtime to firemen when they did duty in excess of the regular twenty-four shift. Cmmissioner Porter moved that the City Clerk and the Mayor be instructed to allow this compensation to any fireman who worked in exceee of his regular hours; said time to be paid at the regular salary that the respective fireman received. The motion was seconded by CcamissiOner Meadows; put to vote and carried unanimously. There being no further business to come before the Commission, motion was duly made and seconded to adjourn. PASSED A~D APPROVED THIS T~ 21st DAY OF MAY, A. D. 19&~. ATTEST:~ CITY CLERK MINbTES OF A SPECIAL m~TING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF TH~ CITY (F~UNIVE~SI~ P. ARK~ 3800 ~SITY BOULEVARD, M~NDAY, MAY 21, 1%~, AT 9.00 A. M. The Board of C~asioners of the City of University Park met in special session Monday, May 21, 19~5, at 9:00 A. M. in the City Hall. Present were Ma~or A. L. Slaughter, Commissioners Ralph ~. Porter and A. H. Meadows. Also present were City Attorney Percy C. Fewell; Chief C. W. TrammelI and City Clerk Ralph E. Hannah. The City Clerk brought up the question of the traffic hazard in the w~ of an inland ~t Westchester Drive and McFarlin Boulevard. Cmmaisaioner Meadows suggested that the matter be referred to Chief Trammel for his study and fecundation. Mr. J. W. Crot%y appeared and recemmended to the Cm~t ssion that some action be taken relative to contacting the .Qfficials of the City of Dallas with the thought in mt,d of getting that city to disannex the area i~nediately adjacent to the northeastern section of University Park. WhereUpon, Commissioner Porter moved that the City Attorney be instructed to appear before the Mayor and Council of the City of Dallas and request that the area immediatelx adjacent to the northeast section of University Park, south of Northwest Highway, all being in the Turtle Creek water shed be released by the City of Dallas so that same ma~ be legally annexed te the City of University .Park. Cemmissioner Meadows seconded the above motion which carried unanimously. Commisaloner Meadows moved that the City Attorney be instructed to approach the City Council of the City of Dallas and propose to said council that a Fresh Water District covering the City of Dallas and environs including the City of University Park and the Tomn of Highland Park be created and from said water district which it is proposed to be created, the respective cities would purchase their requirements. This motion was seconded by C.- ..... :ssioner Porter and carried unanimously. Cmmmissicaer Meadows moved that the City's three lots on Nillcrest Avenue in Block E of University Park Resubdivisian be placed on the market and sold at a price of not less than $90.00 per front foot and that a ¢~ssion of 5% on said sale be authorized and that .the Ms,For be authorized to execute deed upon the basis as outlined. The motion was seconded by Ma~or Slaughter, put to vote and carried. The matter bf' the City Attorney codifying the ordinances of this City was discussed am/ he was instructed by the C~mmission to proceed as his time would permit in this connection. The following resolution was presented= A ~ES&UTION GRANTING SPECIAL WATER RATE FOR T~ ~ SEASON OF 19A5. C~mmtssioner Meadows m~ved that the resolution be approved. Motion was seconded by C.=~..~esioner Porter and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented a copy of legal advertisement the City of Dallas had published relative to a mee%ing of the City Plan Commission of that City for the purpose of c~sidering the re-zoning of the area bounded on the nox~h by University Boulevard; on the east by L~o Alto Drive; on the south by the alley north of Stanhope ~ on the west by the Cot%on Belt Railroad, fr~ a single fm,_~ly h~ area to a~ a~t area. A/%er du~ ~onsi~eration, O~asioner Porter moved that. the C~ty Attorney, Percy C. Few~11, be instructed %o attend this m~eting of the City Flan C~axaission of Ds/las, and request that the area continue as a single fsmLly h~ area because of its ~lose proximity to s~ family homes within the City of University P~rk. This m~io~ was seconded by Co~aissioner Meadows and Ca/Tied u~a~mnusly. There being no further business to c~e before the meeting at t~i~ time, ~x~i~a was ~lY made a~ seconded to adJoura. PA~ A~ APPROVED THIS THE FOURTH DAY OF J~, A.D. 19&~. CZTY CLERK OF TI~ CITY OF UNIVERSIT~ P~ HELl)AT THE CITY HALL~ ~00 UNIVERSITY BOUlEVArD, MONDAY, MAY 21~ 1%~, AT 7.'30 ?. ~. The Board of Ccamieaionere of the City of University Park met in regular seaeic~ Monday, May 21, 1%5, at 7.'30 P. M. in the City Hal~. Preseat were Mayor A. L. Slaughter, Ccae~tssioner Ralph A. Porter, City Engineer Jack F. Smith and City Clerk Rslph E. Hamman. The follc~ing ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANC~ OF THE BOARD CF COMMISSIONERS CF THE cITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, D~ING THE NECESSITY FOR'AND OE)EEING THE ~V~M~T OF A PORTION OF WESTWICX ROAD; DEFINING THE PORTION OF SAID STREET AS A SEPARATE. DISTEICT, DECLARING THE PURPOSE TO ASSE~S PART OF THE COST OF IMPBOVEMENTS AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERT/ AND OWNERS THEREOF; A~D DIRECTING T~ CITY ~NGINEER TO PREPA~ A~D FILE PLANS ~ SPECIFICATIONS. Cceeaiesioner Porter moved that the above ordinance be adopted. The motion was seconded by Mayor Slaughter; put to vote and carried. The following resolution was presented: HESOLbTION OF THE BOAHD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY CF ~ITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFI- CATIONS F(R THE ~ OF A PORTION, OF WESTW/~K ROAD D~SI~AT~D AS DISTRICT NO. 101, IN THE CITY OF [~IVEP~ITY PA~K, TEXAS. Ccemie~ioner Porter moved that the resolution be approved. The motion was seconded by Mayor Slaughter and carried. The following ordinance was introduced: AN O~INAN~ OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CIT~ OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIN~.Y ACCEPTING T~ OF THACKERAY STREET FR~ THE NORT~ LI~E OF $OUTH~T~TERN BOULEVAHD AS I~E~ENTLX IMPHOV~) TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE PAVING ON C, HEENH~I~ DP. IrE, KNOWN AS DISTRIOT NO. 97~ IN THE CITI CF URIVEHSITY PARK, AND O~DERING THE ISSUANOE TO UVALDE CONSTRUCTION CC~PANY, CONTRACTORS, OF T}~ CERTIFI- CATES OF SPEOIAL ASS~SI~NT ~AINST THE P~OPERTY CWNERS ON SAID' PORTION OF SAID STREET, AND DECLARIN~ AN Porter moved that the above ordinance be adopted. The motion was seconded by MsFor Slaughter and Carried unanimcmely. The follo~ng resolution wu presented: RESOLUTIC~ AUTHORIZING SALE OF PROP~tTY IN BLOCK E OF THE I~.SU~IVX~ION OF THE SECOND INSTAt~n~.t~T OF UNIVERSITY Ma~or Slaughter moved that the resolution be approved. Motion was seconded by C~sais'sioner Porter and carried. Pursuant to ordinance .adopted Ma~ 7, declaring the necessity of improving -nd ordering the improvement of certatn parkways on Preston Road, and the resolution approving plans and specifications f~r such improvement, the request for bids had properly appeared in the City's official publication. The only firm bidding on this improvement was Morgan & Manes Company. Whereupon, the faLlowing'resolution was presen%ed~ ~SOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSION'S OF THE OF U~'IVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING THE BID OF MORGAN & MANES COMPAN~ A~ AWAKING THE CONTRACT THE IM~~T OF CERTAIN PARKWAYS ON P~STC~ ~0AD FROM THE NORTH LINE OF AMHERST. STBW~T NORTH TO THE NORTH LINE OF G~IER DRIVE, DESIGNATED AS DISTRICT NO. 100 Comtssioner Por~er moved.that the above resolution be approved. Motion was seconded by Ma~or Slaughter and carried. There being no further business to come before the Commission, meeting adjourned. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS TH~ FOURTH DAY OF JU~, A. D. 100 ~ OF A SPECIAL Fg~C/N~ OF TBE BOAHD OF 00~ISSIONE~S T~ ~ of 0~sioners of t~ Ci~y of U~v~si%y Pa~ ~t ~ s~i~ sessi~ Sa~, ~ 26, 19A5, at 9:30 A. M. ~ the ~or's offi~. ~se~ ~or A. L. ~ghter, 0~~oner ~ph A. Po~r, 0~sioner A. H. ~~, City At%o~ Per~y O. F~, 0ity ~eer Jack F. ~th ~d City 01erk ~ph E. ~ p~se of t~s ~eti~ w~ %o c~aider ~he ~e~ of ~e Ave~e ~th V~s~ D~ve by const~ct~ a b~d~ ac~ss T~ Creek ~d the ~v~g ~ a ~~ t~o~ 0ity ~op~y a~d ~ T~d~ L~ W~ ~d Dr. R. B.M~de. ~hers ~esent at t~s co~e~n~e we~ J. W. C~tty, 3710 U~versi%2 Bi~; ~~ ~tt, 3~ U~ve~ity Blvd. ~ 0o~ M~es, &~ ~~n%. ~er ~nsider~le ~sc~, it w~ est~a~ t~t ~he cons~cti~ of the bridge ~ c~ a~~te~ $13,~.~, w~h ~clu~ a f~ ~. M~es for ~pe~ision ~d t~ %he ~v~g of t~ st~ pl~ the ~~g of ~ D~ve ~ %he ~e~e~tion of H~e w~ c~% a~~~ $~.~. ~e~n the fo~~ ~solu~on w~ ~esented: ~~I~ ~~G T~ ~ ~ A~P~A~ $~,~.~ ~R T~ PU~ OF 0~S~UOTI~ A ~ AO~S T~ 0~ SO T~T HA~ A~ ~ V~ D~ ~G~ ~ 00~T~. 0~ssi~er Po~er ~v~ ~a% %he above real, ion ~ ap~ov~. M~ion was seco~ by C~sion~ ~s; ~% ~ vote ~ car~ ~ous~. It ~s ~ ~~s op~on that %he M~or ~d City Clerk ~. Cole ~es at a ~ed f~ ~ $~.~ to su~ise the construction of t~ ~ to ~oy Mr. ~ell ~t~ a~ a f~ of ~ of ~he to%~ c~ of the bri~ ~s~ s~d ~i~ for %he City of University P~. Mr. Be~% s~ate~ that wo~d ~y and ~ out of ~s ~o~ission Mr. S~es T~m~ to c~ck ~ desk, plus ~ s~~a~ons ~om t~ s%~~t of ~ra~es ~d s~e e~r~g. 101 Ther~ be~,~ no further business to tr~_-act at this time, the meetinE PA~SED AND APPHOVED THIS THE FOUBTH DAY OF JUNE, A. D. 19~. ~CITY CLERK ~ ~~ ~U~V~, a~, ~ ~, 1~5, ~ ~ of C~~e~ of the Cit~ ~ U~versit~ P~k ~ ~ rear ses~ M~, J~ ~, 1~, at 7:~ P. M. ~ ~e City H~. P~sent A. L. S~ter, C~ai~er ~ A. P~er, City Atto~y P~cy C. F~, City ~eer Jack F. S~th, Ci~ He~th Officer J. Shiley H~s ~ City Clerk ~ E. ~ ~se~ we~ ap~~te~ ~5 citi~na of the City of U~ver~ty P~k. ~. ~y C~f~, ~s~t of t~ U~ve~ity P~ C~~ ~e, ~~d ~d ~~ o~ ~ ~e City C~s~ th~ ~ ~a ~ ~n ~se~ed to ~e City Cle~ f~ ~es~i~ to th~, ~qu~ t~ Go~~ ~ate~ ~ov~ by e~ce f~ the ~si~ to t~ ~~d ele~o~ of City, at ~ ele~l~ on the ~ion, "~a~l a C~ssion be c~n t~ f~ a Cheer for t~ City of Univer~ty P~ Mr. Coff~ then stat~ t~t the f~tion of the U~v~sity P~k C~ity ~ ~ for the ~e of ~~g h~ ~ ~ t~ City a b~t~ p~ ~ ~ to live. ~ ~c~~ t~t the City O~sai~ of its ~ ~co~ a~t a C~er C~sl~ ~ 15 ~i~ citiz~ ~ dr~ a ~er f~ this Ci~, ~ich ~er ah~ ~ s~tt~ to t~ v~ers ~ the City for ~o~ion or ,~ction. C~si~er Po~er ~ a b~ef t~ ~ ~s~se ~ ~. Coff~'a ~st. ~. F~ th~ s~e on the s~ct. ~ w~ fo~ed by ~. Coff~ ~ a~ke ~d was fo~d by ~. ~ S. Wess~. ~en ~. J. W. C~tty ~ Dr. J. L. ~ s~e enthe s~. ~ ~t~g to a~ the a~ s~e~, ~r Sl~hter ~ced that ~e me~ wo~ ~es ~t~ 7:~ P. M., ~d~, J~e ~, ~ ~ich t~ the City C~ssion ~uld a~i~ a ~ keep~ ~ t~ ~e~' ~ by the ~o~ g~tl~n. ~. ~d M~. R. T. ~y, 3~ ~at, aphid ~ ~e~ed a ~iti~ ~g 52 s~t~ea ~est~g t~ City to ~ae t~ ~~ ~ the no~h by St~ord, ~ the e~ by D~i~ ~ 103 and dedie~e am "for ~ park purposes. This petition also requested that ~diate crepe be taken to relieve the flood conditions that prevail after ever~ hard rain at the inter~ection of Durh~, Dublin aad Amherst S~reetm. ~ Slaughter tol~ Hr. Gidley that the C~4*elon would taka under advise~nt the petition. The following resolution was presented.. RESOLUTX~ OF THE BOARD CF 00MMIS$IC~S OF THE CITY OF UNi~ITY PARK, TEXt, CI~I~ ~AEI~G C~ DISTRIOT NO. 99 Ccmaismi~er Porter moved that the reeolution be approved. The motio~ was seconded by Mayor Slaughter and carried. The ~follcwing ordinance ~ introduced~ AN O~DINANOE OF THE BOA~ OF O~B~ISSION~ OF THE 01T! THE PAYMENT OF A PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A P~- TION OF BALTIMORE DRITE, DESI~AT~ AS DISTRICT. NO. 99, IN THE 0ITY CF U~~! PARK, TEXAS. Ocmais$ioner Porter moved that the ordinance be adopt6d. The motion was meconded by Ma~or Slaughter, put to vote and carried. The nex~ it~ on the docket was the opening of bide in connection with the improv~nt of Westwick Road from University Boulevard north to the alley. The onl~ bid presented was that of Uvalde 0castmaction Company. Whereupon, it was agreed with a representative of the Uvalde Construction Company that it would be satisfactory to not open the bid and that same could remain in the hands of the City Clerk unopened until Monday, June il, at 7.'30 P. M., at which tim a recessed meeting would be held and at ~hich tism it was anticipated the City would be able to obtain additional bide on this impro~t. The following ordinance was introduced: AN CSDINANOE AUTHCRIZING THE ISSUANOE OF~ 0ITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK WARRANTS, SERIES OF 19~5, IN T~ PRINCIPAL S~M OF $10,000.00, AND IEK~ING A TAX TO PAY INTE~ AND 0HEATE A SINKING FUND TO M~ ~ P~_v~.~TS OF T~E SAID WAREAF~S. Ccmniseloner Porter moved that the ordinance be adopted. The motion was seconded by Ma~or Slaughter, put to vote and carried. 1 o4 the ~et'ing reeeeeed t~ reccaveae Mcada~, Juae IX, at 7:30 P- M. PASS~ AND APPROVEI~ TI~IS ~ EIGHTEEIgl~ DAY OF JI~E, A. D. 1985. AW~S~~/ cfm c~mx 105 MIN~ Cl~ A RECE2~D MEET]2{G OF JUNE k~ OF THE BOARD (F COIaIISSI(2U~S OF THE CIT~ (F UNIF~%SlT~ ?ARK~ HELD AT THE CIT~ HALL, ~{OO {H~VERSITY BOULEVARD, MOI~DA2', JUNE 11, 19~5, The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in recessed session Monday, June 11~ 19k5, at ?:30 P. M.i in the City Hall. Present were Ma~or A. L. Slaughter, Cca~issionere Ralph A. Porter and A. H. Meadows; City Attorney Percy C. Femsll; City Engineer Jack F. ~mith; Health Officer J. Shirley Hedges sad City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Also present were s~ne 35 or AC citizens of University Park. The following ordinance was introduced: ORDINANCE APPOINTING A CHARTER 001{iZSSION FUR THE CITY OF UNIFERSIT~ PARK. Comaissioner Meadows moved tha~ the above ordinance be adopted. Motion was seconded by Ccmnissioner Porter; put to vote and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANCE BINDING THE CITY OF UMIVE~SITY PARK TO CCMST~JCT AND MAIMTAIN A STORM SEW~ BEGINNING AT THE WEST SI~E OF THE INTERgECTION OF UNIV~P~gITY BOULEVARD WITH U. $. HI~I~A! 75, TO BE DESIO~AT]D AS CENTRAL BOULEVARD, AND TO RUN IN A WESTERLY DIRECTION TO CLE- B~ STREET, THROE NORTH IN CL~ STREET A SLT- FICIENT DISTANCE TO CARE FOH SURFACE WATE~9 WHICH SHOULD RE HANDI2~ THROUGH THE S~ORM SEWER TO B~ CON- C~4s$ioner Porter moved that the above ordinance be adopted. seconded by Commissioner Meadows! put to vote and carried unanimously. The follewing ordinance was introduced~ AN O~DINANCE FINDING AND DETEHMINING THE N~CES~XT~ C~ IMPROVING THE ALLE~ IN BLOCK "O' OF UNI~ITi HEIGHTS AND ORDEEING ~ .~O~I~INT OF SAID AILE~ AND PROVIDING FOR THE ASSESSME~ OF BENEFITS. secanded Motion was Ccemissic~er Meadows moved tha~ the above ordinance be adopted. Motion was by Oemaisatoner Porter{ put to vote and carried unanimously. Pursuant to legal advertisements heretofore appearing in the City's official 106 publication, b~ds were received fr~ the Texas Bitulit~ Company and the Uvalde Construction C~npany relative to the improvement of W®stwick Road from the north Line of University Boulevard to the north line of the alley south of Glemrlck Lane. The follo~ng are the h~ds submitted: It was apparent that the bi4 a~.%he Uvalde Construetic~ Company was the best bid, whereupon, the folleeing resolution was preaeated: P-E~L~ OF THE BOARD OF CO~ISSION~S OF THE CIT~ O~ UNIVERSITY PARK~ TEXAS~ APPROVING THE BID ~F UVAL~ CON- ST~CTION CC~PAN~ AND AWARDING T~E CONTRACT FOR T~E IM- PR~ OF A PORTION OF WESTWICX ROAD, DESI~ A5 DISTRICT NO. 101. Cc~aissioaer Porter moved that the above resolutim be' approved. Motion was seconded by Cee~isaloner Meadows and carried. The followim~ resolution was presented: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COmmISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF U~IVERSIIT PARK, TEXAS, APPROVI~ THE CONTRACT AND B~D WITH WAL~ C(NSTE~CTION COHPANY FOR IMPROVING A P(RTION OF WESTWICK ~OAD, :DESIGNATED AS DISTRICT NO. 101, IN THE CITY (F UFIV~SlTT PARE, TEXAS. Cosedsaioner Meadows moved that the above r~solution be approved. Motion wac seconded by Ccesaissimer Porter and carried. The follc~ing ordinance was tn%roduoed.. AN ORDINANCE OF ilfE BOARD OF CO~[LS$IONE~S OF THE CITY OF D~qX~ER~IT~ PARK, TEXAS, D~I'I~~ THE N~CES$ITY OF LEVY- lNG AN AS3ES-~f~gT AGAINST THE PROP~TY AND T~E ~h't~S T~ERE~ ON WESTWXCK ROAD FROM THE NORTH LINE OF UFiVERSITY BOULEVARD. AS PRESENTLY XHPROVED TO THE NORTH LINE OF T~E ~.~.w~f NORTH OF UNIVERSITY BOULEV~, KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 101, IN ~ CITY OF ~NIVEP~IT~ PARK, TEXAS, FC~ A PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING SAID STHEET AND FIXING A TIME FOR T~ HEA~ING (F T~ OWNERS OR AOENTS OF SAID O~fl~S C~ SAID P~0PERTY OR (F V~DED BY ARTIOLE 1105-~, TITLE 28, EE~r. SED CIVIL STATUTES OF TEXAS, BEING CSAES~ 106 OF THE ACTS OF THE ~+Oth LEGIS- LAT~E OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, AND THE ORDINANCES OF T~E OIT~ OF UNIVERSITY PARK, AND DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID ~RIN~ AND EXAMINI/~ A~D APPRO¥ING THE STATE- ~ OH REPORT OF THE CIT~ ~GINW~s~ A~D DECLARING AN ~HERGENOY. 107 Ccemissionor Porter moved tha~ the ordinance be adopted. The motion was seconded by ga~or Slaughter and carried. The City Attorney discussed with the Cce~issicn the request of the Trustees of Highland. Park High 'School that Grasmndre 'Lane be elosed fr~a Westchester Drive to Douglas Street and he 'was .instructed to prepare a proposal to the City, Which proposal would be signed by the officials of the School Board. There being no further business 'to cc~e before the meeting at this time, 'meeting adjourned. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE EIG~ DAY OF JUNE, A. D. MINUrF~ OF A ~E~LAH ~TIN(} OF TfE'BOAHD OF ~SIO~ OF T~ ~ ~' ~~ p~ ~ ~~I~ The ~ ~ C~e~s of the C~ty ~ U~versity P~ ~ s~ai~ M~, J~ 2~ lSAt, ~ 7:30 P. N.~ ~ ~ City Hall. P~ee~ ~r A. L. $~g~er, C~si~ers ~ A. P~ ~d A. N. ~~. ~o pr~ we~ City ~eer Ja~ F. ~th; City Atto~ Percy C. F~; ~o~ Co~ ~s ~d City Cle~ ~ E. H~. ~. M~ ~tt ~ Dr. Sop~ ~on ~~ ~d ~a~s~ wi~ the gove~g ~ the ~stm~ion of the b~ n~ ~ p~sa at t~ ~- se~i~ of N~e Av~ ~d ~le C~ek. ~. ~t stat~ ~at he co~ ~ t~ ~ ~a ~rs~ at~tion ~d su~sion ~ess h~ r~erati~ $, a~ ~ ~ 26, 1945, be ~c~ed to ~. ~. ~s sta~d that ~~ the~ were a go~ ~ i~ ~ the ~, f~~ by Mr. ~t, t~t c~ be ~ied, ~stit~ ~ e~t~, th~ ~duc~g the over ~ to~ co~ of t~ st~~. ~er co~ab~ ~ac~sion, ~. ~tt stat~ th~ C~e~ des~ ~ ~~ai~ of t~ st~e, he w~ a~ ~ Mr. ~s ~ the site of the b~dge ea~ mo~ at 8:~ A. M., for the ~se ~~~g the ~ ~ a~c~ica~ ~ c~t~g ~th Mr. ~ea ~ reg~ to s~e. ~~, C~ai~er Po~er ~ ~t ~. ~t's f~ bef~ ~ of the ~t~ cost of the b~; it ~ ~~o~ ~at he ~ ~ ~eration ~r~s ~ c~ion ~th t~ se~ices r~e~ by Dr. ~~ ~~. ~.. ~t, Dr. ~~, ~. ~ee ~ City ESeer Ja~ F. S~th r~i~ f~m ~c~ ~et~ to ~s~ ~~ of the plus ~ s~c~icatio~ ~ the b~d~. Mr. Fr~ M~ a~ ~. ~~ ~r ~~ and ~c~s~ ~th City C~ei~, t~ p~sib~ty of o~a~,t~ a~t~ s~r se~i~s for ~ ~ t~ No~h~st Ni~, ~i~ ~a is ~ ~e nat~ ~a~ ~t~ct of this City. ~se gentl~ stated th~ they ~d be ~d to ~ the Oi~ a ~. If w~ ~~ ~t t~t a ~ ~ leg~ c~p~cati~ we~ ~volved. That permission from the City of Da~ would have to be secured by thil City since the area affe-cted was within the corporate ~*~ts of the City of Dallas that a sufficient eharge w~d have to be made to take care of maintenance, since the area woul~ no~ contribute in taxes to this City; also the problem of collecting the monthly service charge was disou~sed briefly. These gentlemen assured the offici-1- of University Park that all preca~ticas necessary would be taken to protect the tax- payers~ interest of University Pa~k. Whereupon, Coa~$io~er Porter moved that the 'City C~ssion go on record as l~king with favor upon working out a solution with Mr.. Mc~e~y a~d ~r. B~r~her relative to the development of the property in questic~ in a manner that would be satisfactory to them as developers and to this City. The above motion was seconded by C~aw~acioner Meadowl; put to vote and carried unanimou~lz. Mr. D. P. McAlpine appeared and requested that he be given the City audit for the year 19~+-19~ azd stated that he would like to begin work on this audit not later than August 1. Ma~or Slaughter told this gentleman that the Cca,~ission would take .under advisement his request and probabl~ take some actica rela~iTM to this a~dit at itl ne~ regular meeting, which will be July Mr. PcweLl with the Texas & Pacific Ga~ and Oil Company appeared and re- quested that hie company be permitted to furnish the City of University Park with gasoline beginning i~nediately for an ~adefinite period. Mayor Slaughter informed Mr. P~well that his request would be taken under advisement by the City Cca~ission. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTXC~ OF THE BOARD OF C~ISSIO~E~$ OF THE CITY ~ U~ITY PARK, TEXAS, CLOSING HEARING ON D~TRIOT NO. 101. Mrs. G. M. Hackler appeared and protested the paving of Westwick Road from University Boulevard north to the end of the present paving of said Westwick Road; alee Mr. Yates, who c~as the property at the sontheast corner of lestwiek Road and Glenwiek La~e, sad Mr. Wayne, who cons the property at the sonthee~t: cc~ner of West- wick Road and Glenwick Lane, appeared and requested the governing bod~ to proceed with the improvement of this half block of street as advertised in': ~he official pu~licatio~. 110 Mrs. Hackler was treated very courteously by the Ma~or a~d Ce~eaisstoners and given every opportuaity to __=~k~ knoe~ her feelings in regard to thio matter. At the eon- clusio~, the Me~or stated that he and the Comad~sionere had a very kindlF and ~ pathetic feeling for her and before he could p~oceed further, Mrs. Hackler indignautl~ -- lei% the ro~. Cc~ieSi~ner Meadows moved that the above resolution be approved. The motion was seconded by C~sioner Porter; put to vote and carried una~mously. The following ordinance was introduced: AN O~INANCE C~ THE BOARD OF CO~SSIO~ OF THE CITY OF UNIFERSITY P~RK, TEXAS, LEVT~G AN A2SESSM~T FOR THE PAYM~T OF A PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF WESTWICK ~OAD, DESIGNATED A~ DISTRICT NO. lOl~ IN THE CITY OF UNIVE/S1T~ PARK, TEXAS. Comaissioner Meadows moved that the above ordinance be adopted; ~otion was seconded by Cannissimer Porter; put to vote and carried unanimous ].v . The following resolution was presented: A ~SSOLUTICH AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CURRENT LISTS OF WAT~ C~STO~ERS AT $25.00 EACH. Cosmtssioner Porter moved that the resolution be approved; motion was _ seconded by C~!-stoner Meadows; put to vote and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented.' A RE~OLUTION SUGGESTING THAT THE NAME OF HIGHLA~ PARK HIGH SCHOOL BE CHANG. C°S~iseioner Meadows moved that the resolution be approved; motion was secmded by Co~nissioner Porter; put to vote and carried unanimously. The City Clerk disclosed that several of the owners of property abutting Baltimore Dx~ve had refused to cooperate with the City in agreeing to sign a contract with the Uvalde Construction Canpany, (low bidder for the improvement of the street) whereupon, Ccezniesioner Meadows moved that the City Clerk be instructed to write the Uvalde Construction Cc~pan~ a letter setting out that if and when the et~eet ia improved and the improvement accepted by the City Engineer, that this City would purchase fr~m the Uvalde Construction Compan~ any and all paving ~erti- ficatee in eonneo%ion with this improvement that the Uvalde.Construction Compan~ 111 had been unable to sell due to the property being claimed either as a homestead of because the property was previously encumbered to such an esten% ~hat no investors would purchase an additional indebtedness. * There being no fu~he~ business to come before the ~eeting at this time, tb~ meeting adjourned. PA~S~D A~D APPROVED THIS T~E S~ DAY OF .JULY, A. D. .rTY c*r,~ * The Cindy' Clerk brought to the attention of the Co.~m:%ission that the Nation al Institute of Mt~ni¢ipa! Law Officers ~11 hold its ~mm! meet~g ~ Washln~on, D. C. 9~c. mhd 5, ~nd that the City Atto~ey, Percy C. Fewell, is ~ officer in the Natlon~ org~niza~ion. Co~issioner Porter moved that the City send ~t~ City Atto~ey to convent[on and the Ci%M Secretary b, inst~c%e~ %o adve~nce f~ necessary for t~ip. The motion was seconded by Co~issioner ~{e~dows and car~'~.~d unan~ous!y. 1.12 ~ OF A ~ MEETIN~ OF THE BOARD (F COMMISSIONERS OF TE~ OITY (F ~ITY PARK~ 3800 %~F/F~IT~ BOULEVARD~ MO~AY, JULY 16, 19A5, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of C~ssionere of the City of University Park met in regular seecioa Monday, July 16, 19~5, at 7:30 P. M. in the City Hall. Pre~en~ were Ma~or A. L. Slaughter, Cce~issioners Ralph A. Porter and A. 8. Meadows. Also preeent were City Engineer Jack F. Smith; City Attorney Percy C. Fewell; Health Officer J. Shirley Hodge$ and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The following erdinan~e was introduced.. AN OI~DINANOE FX~G A~ DETERMINI~ THE NECESSI~ OF TM~R~I~ THE ~v.~.~f IN BLOCK ~ OF ~I~ERSITY HEIGHTS NO. A ADDITION AND O~D~P, ING T~E IMPN0VI~E~T (F SAID ~ AND PROVXD~ FOR THE ASSES~NT OF BB2~FTrS. C~-!saioner Meadows moved ~ha~ the ordinance be adopted; Porter seconded the motion which car~i~ unaniaoual~. ¢cezds sioner The following ordinance was introduced: AN O~INANCE ~ CERTAIN PAVING LIENS AND DEBTS AR~SI~ OUT OF THE PAVING OF PRESTC~ ROAD. C~-sio~er Meadows moved that the ordinance be adopted; Porter seconded the motion which carried un~ie~rasly. The following resolution was presented: Com,~ ssioner RF~CLUT~C~ ~ING T. G. HARKE~ A M~gB~ OF THE C~ CO~SSION. C~sioner Pcr~er moved that the resolution be approved; Meadows seconded the mot ion which earried unanimously. Cca~iseioner AN O~)INANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSION~P~ OF THE CITY OF UNYYSRS1TY PARK, TEXAS, I~TE~NG THE NECESSIT~ FOR AND O~NG TH~ _Tt~0~ OF A PORTION OF DUBLIN ST~T; DEFINING THE PORTION OF SAID STREET AS A SEPARATE DISTRICT, D~CLAE~NG THE PURPOSE TO ASSESS PART OF THE COST OF THE IHPROVEMENTS AGAINST THE ~NG PBOPERTY AND OWNERS THERE- ~ .AND DIRECTING T~ CITY ENGIneER TO PREPARE AND F~ PLANS A~D SPECIFICATIONS. Coss~issioner Meadows moved that the ordinance be adopted; Cammissioner Porter seconded the motion whieh carried ~t~. The follo~tmg resolution was presented: E~SOL~TION OF THE BOARD OF ~O~ISSIO~EES OF ~ ~I~ ~ ~~ P~, ~, ~G~ ~S ~ S~CATI~ ~R~ ~~OF A P~ OF DU~ ST~, ~I~ ~ D~T~CT NO. ~3, ~ ~ CIT~ ~ ~I~ P~, ~. C~s~mer P~er ~d th~ the ~sol~ion ~ a~~; C~ssioner ~s s~d~ t~ m~ion ~ c~ ~~~. ~ C~si~ ~ ~e~ t~ ~~ati~ of the ~g C~4ssion ~h~ %~ ~ b~m t~ s~%h by U~versi~y ~v~ ~d on %he ~s~ ~s 23 ~ ~ ~ ~k B, ~ ~ ~ ~ ~k A, ~r~ ~%im, ~d ~ %~ n0~h by the a~ey s~th ~ ~s~e ~d ~ the e~ by D~ St~ ~d a tra=$ of ~d ~ed by t~ Cit~ (~ioh w~ ~oh~ for ~ ~es) ~ r~m~ f~ ~a %o a ~tiple a~~ ~a. ~ no,ices of a ~b~ he~ as ~s date ~d ~n ~b~shed ~ t~ City'e offi~i~ ~cation ~ offi~i~ notice, Dr. E~s W. S~er ~ ~~ ~ ~or ~ C~~oners a 1~= re~e~ h~ fo~ ~o~es% of ~ ~ ~ the ~g c~s~i~%i~ of the ~o~y ~ ~i~. ~r. S~ e~~d that ~ wo~ ~ o~ of the City ~ the da~ the ~~ w~ ~. Roy Corfu, o~r of the ~o~y ~ ~es~im, ~~ ~d s~at~ ~at at the t~ ~. S~er ~c~ ~ 1, ~o~ 2, U~v~si%y C~ ~ti~ (~ at,ss the s%~ f~ t~ ~~y ~er o~era~im) t~a~ a~ of %~ l~s B of ~ey ~on we~ %o ~ ~ for c~rci~ ~es ~d that this so~ h~ b~ c~g~ to ~ti~e a~ ~%s ~d ~h~, ~ ~s op~on, to au%boOze %he ch~ of ~he ~e des~ri~ p~r~ f~ s~g~ f~ ~ ~a %o ~%i~e it was a% the ~ he p~s~ %he ~er ~s~s~ t~ ~%%~ a~ ~, C~~o~r ~s ~v~ that t~ City C~sion t~ no a~i~ ~ive to t~ c~ of the ~o~y at %~s % ~ ~ tha~ ~e ~t~er ~ refe~ ~ to t~ ~g C~si~ for ~he~ con,era%ion ~ ~oth~ ~b~c he~g, ~e of Dr. S~er's state- 114 mont that ho was no% notified et the contemplated action of the Zoning at :Ltemeot~n~ held Juno 11, '~'. This motion was eo~onded by Ccmissioner end cam-l~ unsn:lmouoly. The foLl.~ resolution was presented: A I~50LUTION OF THE BOAI~D OF CO'~ISSIONEHS OF THE CITY OF I~IV~ITY PA~ O~)E2ING PI~BLICATIO~ OF NOTICE ON APPLICATI~ FOR DEP~IT~Y. Cc~%swloner Porter moved that the resolution be approved. The motion was 8e~c~led by Conniselono~. Jfoad~ws; put to vote and earFi~ unan~mouslF. Mr. R. W. Blair, Jr., of ~829 HcFarlin Blvd., appeared and protested tho fact that tho HieMand Park Proebyterian Church had not removed tho temPOrary fi. omo butldin~8 which are ~ust south of its permanent buildin~, as certain member8 of the official bod~ of said church had previousl~ a~eed to cto. JL~or elauEl~or called 8cmo of tho offic~mls of tho church end discussed the p~oble~ wi.th them and they l=ce~ed that tho matter would be a~ain discussed by the church 8eseion of elders and deacons. There betn~ no further business to cc~ heft. ore tho co-m~eeicn, motion was ~ made and eocondocl to adjourn. PASS~ Ale:) A1Ti~OV~ THIS THE SIXTH DAY OF A~JST, A. D. 1%$. 115 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIO~q~RS OF THE CITY OF UNIV~SITY PARK, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 1%5, AT 7:30 P. M. 'The Board of Comm~ fasioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, August 6, 19&5, at 7:30 P. M. in the City Hall. Present were Mayor A. L. Slaughter, Commissioners Ralph A. Porter and A. H. Meadows. Also present were City Engineer Jack F. Smith; City Attorney Percy ~. Fewell; Health Officer J. Shirley Hodges and City Clerk Ralph E. Hannah. A Mr. White, emb scout master of cub pack 3082, being the Highland Park Methodist Church Boy Sco~ Group, appeared and protested the action of the Police Department in impounding bicycles found on the sidewalk near the Varsity Theatre, July 28. Mr. White suggested that space be reserved in each block in each business section for the parking of bicycles and that this space be provided with bicycle racks. After further discussion, the City Clerk was instructed to see that bicycle racks were provided in keeping with the above. Ce~w, tssioner Porter then moved that the City Attorney be instructed to draw an ordinance regulating and requiring regis- tration of bicycles, requiring tbmt each bicycle be registered once a year with the Police Department and that a fee of 50 cents per annum be charged for this service, and that this ordinance provide for the set%lng aside for bicycle parking a space in each block of each of the business districts. This motion was seconded by CommiSsioner Meadows; put to vote and carried unanimously. Mr. and Mrs. James Walsh, 3~0 Southwestern Blvd; Barney ~tone, 34017 South- western and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Donnell, 3&26 ~outhwestern, appeared and protested the present flood menace of caruth Lake. These people urged that a storm sewer be con- structed south on Hi].lcrest Avenue to Southwestern Boulevard and thence down South- western to Turtle Creek storm sewer, thus by-passing Caruth Lake with the flood originating north of Southwestern Boulevard and east of Hillcrest Avenue. These people also urged that the small island in Caruth Lake be done awa~ with and some recommended that the capacity of the outlet of the lake be increased. :~fter consider- able discussion, CcmEissioner Meadows moved that the City Engineer be .~ructed to make drawings and recommendations relative to temporary as well as permanent relief in connection with this problem. This motion was seconded by Coz~missioner Porter and carried unanimouslY. The City Attorney requested Mr. and Mrs. Donnell to remain and discuss with the C-cem~ission another matter. The City Attorney pointed out to them that it had been published in the local newspapers that they had been cited to appear in Federal Court before Judge Atwell in connection with violating the OPA rent' ceiling regulations in regard to renting apartments in 3426 Southwestern, which is zoned as single familY residential area. The City Attorney told these people that because of the newspaper publicity and because of numerous telephone calls from people residing in their com- munity, that he had attended the hearing held by Judge Atwell, August 6, 19~5, and had heard their testimony and according to said testimony they were violatin~g the zoning laws of this City, as well as the deed restrictions to their property. After considerable discussion, Mr. and Mrs. Donn ell agreed to have their property inspected by the City Engineer and the Fire Marshal and they further agreed to discontinue the, use of their property as either an apartment house or as a rooming house. These people were specifically told by the City Attorney that unless they carried out this agreement, that it would be the City's obligation, for the protection of the citizenry of this community, to enforce the zoning laws. Mr. D. P. McAlpine appeared and requested that he be given ~he 19~5-~6 audit of this City and he agreed to make such audit for a flat fee of $500. Commissioner Porter moved that the decision of selecting an auditor be held in abeyance and that the Cmmmission decide definitely to whom the aa~it should be awarded on or before its next meeting August 20, 19~5. Mr. R. W. Blair, Jr., 3829 McFarlin Blvd., again appeared and protested the use that the Hig h~nd Park Presbyterian Church has been ma~king of the temporary frame. 117 building on the north side of McFarlin Boulevard. Mr. B. W. Wooley, Chairman of the church building co~-ttee ~_ a member of its Session, appeared and prom4sed Mr. Blair tha~ beginning immediately, the building in question would not be used after 9:00 P. M. on any day of the week, Sundays excepted. Mr. Wooley further prom- ised Mr. Blair and the governing body of this City that Just as soom as building materials are released both the frame buildings located between the permanent building and McFarlin Boulevard will be demolished and replaced by permanent masonry additions to the present building. Mr. Wooley also discussed with the Commission and the City Attorney the closing of Grassmere Lane from Douglas to Westchester Drive. The City Attorney was instructed to proceed with the preparation of proper legal documents that would pro- tect this City's interest. The follc~ing resolution was presented: F~SOLUTICN OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF-THE CiTY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE IMPROVE- MENT OF THE ALLEY IN BLOCK ~, OF UNIV~SITY HEIGHTS ADDITION NO. ~, DESIGNATED AS DISTRICT NO. 10~, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS. Core,missioner Meadows moved that the resolution be approved; Co,,,t~sioner Por~er seconded the motion which was put to vote and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK .AUTHORIZING, PLACING, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATICN OF A STREET LIGHT AT THE CORNER OF HANOVER STREET AND WILLAPD STREET. Coa~tssioner Porter moved that the resolution be approved; Cmmmissioner Meadows seconded the motion which was put to vote and carried unanimously. Pursuant to legal advertisement published in the City's official publication, bids wer~ received in connection with the selection of a depository for the period erring July 31, 19&6. Mr. M. F. Richardson appeared and presented a written proposal of the Hillcrest State Bank, the only bank within the corporate limits of this City. Cmmmissioner Porter moved that the proposition of the Hillcrest State Bank be accepted and the following resolution was presented: A RESOLUrICE OF THE BOA/~ OF COMMISSI£grERS OF ~ CI~ OF ~~Y P~, ~, ~SIGNAT~G T~ HIL~T ~A~ B~ ~ DE~ITO~ ~R T~ ~ ~G ~Y 31, 19&6. O~ssioner Me~s second~ the ~tion w~ch c~ied ~~~. Ce~ificate of. C~t %o T~ Ro~ No. &31 ~ ~ese~ed ~i~g for celati~ $~3.A5, v~o~ ~rson~ p~y t~ ite~. O~ssi~er ~s ~ved t~t the Ce~icate ~ approved' ~d ~at the t~s ~ted the~ ~ c~celed. C~sio~r Po~er seoon~d the m~ion ~ich c~ied ~~~. A ~ition s~d by a~~te~ 12 ~ople p~test~g the. use of 35~ U~versity Blvd.,~ ~ a fra%er~ty ho~e w~ prese~ed by the City Clerk. T~ C~si~ ~cted t~t %~ ~tition ~ delivered to the City Atto~ey, ~o i~t~ct~ to c~t~t officios of S~the~ ~th~t U~versity ~d ~o b~g ~t- ever leg~ ~oceedi~s th~ ~e necess~ to p~tect the zo~g laws of t~s City ~ p~bit t~ ~olation. T~ City Clerk p~se~ed a ~tition si~d by ~ pro~rty o~ers in t~ 3~ bl~ ~ C~th Bo~va~, ~~i~ the City to ~hase ~ entr~ce to the no~h of C~h P~k co--crag the p~ ~th the b~lev~. The si~ers of ~his ~tition were ~th a few e~e~i~s the identic~ ~ople ~o protested the City t~ such a~ion appr~te~ 6 or 7 months ago. C~ssioner ~s moved that no action be t~en ~ co~ection ~th t~s ~est at this t~. C~si~er P~er s~on~d the ~tion w~ch c~ed ~~s~. ~or Sla~ter stated that ~ had ~ceiv~ a compl~t from the ~e ~si~ at the corner of ~a S%~ ~ t~ ~ey west of H~c~st Avenue ~lati~ to the britt li~ts ~d l~d noise e~st~ at the ~te~lon g~den on the co,er of Greta ~ Hi~c~st. It ~ ~rted that %~s e~sts so~ t~s as ~te ~ 1:~ A. M. Co~ssioner ~ad~s moved that the ~ity Secretly ~ ~st~cted to contact the o~er of the wate~lon g~en ~d ~est ~ to ~fr~ f~m usi~ b~ ~ts ~er ~:~ P. M. ~g~ ~d to ~so ~que~ that the noise ~ eltmfnated after that hour. The City Attorney discussed at considerable length the creating of a metropolitan water district. 'He was instructed by the Mayor and Ccmmzissioners to continue to work on the proposition. The foll~ing ordinance was introduced: AN 0~INANCE OF THE BOARD OF C0~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PAF~, TEXAS, FINAT~.Y ACCEPTING THE I~PRO~ OF ARMSTRONG BOULEVARD FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF LOVERS LANE TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE PRESENT PAVING ON ARMSTRONG BOULEVARD AT THE NORTH LINE OF THE ALLEY ~OUTH OF GRAS.~m~E LANE, 'AND AL~O THE WEST ONE-HALF OF ARMSTRONG BOULEVA~) FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF DRUID LANE TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE ALLEY SOUTH OF DRUID LANE, KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 9&, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, AND ORDERING THE ISSUANCE TO UVALDE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, CONTRACTORS, OF THE CERTIFICATES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AGAINST THE PROPERTY OWNERS ON SAID PORTION OF SAID STREET, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Cce~issioner Porter moved that the ordinance be adopted. Co~m~missioner Meadows seconded the motion which carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF CO~SSICNERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING THE BID OF UVALDE CON- STRUCTION COMPANY AND AWAP~ING THE CONTRACT FOR THE IMPROVE- MENT OF THE ALLEY IN BLOCK ~+, OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS ADDITION NO. &, DESIGNATED AS DISTRICT NO. 10~. Cmmaissioner Meadows moved that the resolution be approved. Commissioner Porter seconded the motion which carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF C0~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING THE CONTRACT WITH UVALDE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR IMPROVING THE ALLEY IN BLOCK ~4 OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS ADDITION NO. ~ DESIGNATED AS DISTRICT NO. lO&, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS. Con,missioner Porter moved that the resolution be approved. Commissioner Meadows seconded the motion which carried unanimously. The following ordinance was introduced: AN OF~]INANCE OF TM BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, DETERMINING THE ~CESSITY OF LEVY- ING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY, THE OWNERS THEREOF, ABUTTING ON THE ALLEY IN BLOCK NO. OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS ADDITION NO. ~, ~ING THE ALIEY NORTH OF SOUTHWESTERN BOULEVARD AND SOUTH OF GREENBRIER STREET: FROM THE EAST LINE OF ~ON ROAD TO THE WEST LINE OF PICKWICK LANE, BEING KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 10~, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, FOR A PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING SAID ALLEY, AND FIXING A TIME FOR THE HEARING OF THE OWNERS OR AGENTS OF SAID OWNERS OF SAID PROPERTY OR OF ANY OTHER PER- SONS INTERESTED IN SAID IMPROVEMENTS AS PROVIDED BY ARTICLE LlOS-b, TITLE 28, EEWlS~D CIVIL STATUTES OF TEXAS, BEING CHA~ 106 OF THE ACTS OF THE ~Oth LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, AND THE O~DINANCES OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, AND DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEAR- ING, AND EX~UT~iNG AND APPROVING THE STATEMENT OR REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Commissioner Meadows moved that the ordinance be adopted. Commissioner Porter seconded the motion which carried unanimously. There being no further bus'ness to come before the commission at this time, motion was duly made and seconded to adJourn~ PASSE) AND APPROVED TtfIS THE TWENTIETH DAY OF AUGUST, A. D. 19~5. ATTES~~~///CITY CLERK ' MAYOR 12! The ~ ~ C~sioner~ of t~ C~ty ~ U~versity P~k ~ ~ s~ci~ seslion W~esd~, A~ 1~, 19~, at ~,~ A. M. ~ the City ~. P~sent we~ ~r A. L. Si~t~, C~si~e~ ~ A. Po~er ~ A. H. Mead~s. p~s~ we~ City Atto~y Percy C. F~ ~d City Clerk ~ph E. H~. ~. D. G. S~th ~~ ~d ~q~sted that the ~ ~g f~m P~st~ ~ to ~~ L~ bergen M~I~ Blvd a~ ~versity Blvd., be ~ved ~ ~n- crete. T~ City Cle~ w~ ~t~ted to p~ ~tition f~ the p~pe~y o~ s~ ~~g to ~ for ~e~ ~o rata cost of t~s ~ve~t. C~ai~r P~er d~c~sed t~ ~e of the ~~g ~cated to yo~h of th~ e~ty by the ~is~ Ch~h on S~d~ for ch~h se~s. The City C~rk w~ ~ct~ to c~ta~ BlOop ~e ~ ~vite ~ to ~ bef~ the c~elon at its ~ re~ ~g for f~her ~sc~ei~ of the s~Je~. T~ City Att~ey w~ ~st~ted n~ to b~ ~y ~g~ p~ce~gs ~. ~ ~s. E. R. Do~, 3~6 Sout~estem Bo~ev~ for vio~tion of the z~ ~w at t~ t~, ~ t~ City Cle~ ~ ~st~acted to ~vite ~. or Mrs. to ~ ~fo~ the City C~s~on at its ne~ re~ ~et~g A~st ~, for ~her ~c~sion of the ~tter. ~ 19~6 ~t was d~c~d at co~ider$~ leSh ~clu~g c~ sation for ce~ ~ploy~e of the City ~d the City Clerk w~ ~stmct~ to ~d ~th the p~ati~ of the b~et w~ is to be c~s~e~ at ~t~ me~gs. ~e~ be~ no ~h~ ~i~sa to c~ befo~ ~e c~lasion at t~, motion w~ d~ ~de ~d s~onded to adJo~. P~ ~ A~~ THIS ~ ~~ D~ OF AUGHT, A. D. 19&~. ~ (F & 1~' '~G ~F THE BOAI~D OF C~SION~ES OF THE CITY ~ ~S~ P~, ~ ~SI~ ~U~, M~AY, AUnT 20, 19~, ~ 7~30 P. ~. ~ ~ of C~ssione~ of the Oit~ of U~versi~ P~ ~~ session ~, ~t ~, 19~, at 7:30 P. M. ~ the City ~. P~s~ ~ ~r A. L. Slitter, C~ssio~rs ~ph A. Po~er a~ A. H. ~ows. p~sent we~ City E~ineer J~k F. S~th; City Atto~ey Pe~y C. F~; He~%h Officer J. ~ley 'H~ges; Chief of Police Cl~ ~. Tr~ ~d' City C~rk ~ph E. H~. ~shop ~ T. MOo~ ap~a~d to ~$~s ~th ~e C~ssion the use of t~ ~~ ~ the P~k ~J~t ~ ~e City ~ by the Episco~ Ch~ch S~. ~ ~at~ that t~ ~e of the ~d~ ~d ~en autho~zed by Mr. Jo~ ~, ~ive Sec~t~ of t~ Y. M. 'C. A., ~ he ~d ~t the City i~er~e ~ obJectio~ to the co~d ~e of the ~~ by the shah. Dr. S~rl~ H~es, Ch~ of t~ P~k Cities ~A C~t%~, ~d ~. O. J. ~~, ~er of ~tt~, ~~~ stat~ th~ the use of the ~d~g for ch~ch ~ ~a ~tho~z~ ~tho~ t~ ~le~e ~ cons~ of the P~k Cities ~A C~t~, ~d ~ey felt that t~ use of ~he b~~ for ch~ ~ses wo~ ~t~te~ ~s~t ~ the ~A n~ re~iv~g the ~~ benefits f~ t~ ~i~ became of v~io~ ~d s~y o~zatio~ of the c~ty ~i~ wo~d ~est pe~ssi~ to ~e s~d ~~g. A~er considerable d~c~sion, C~sio~r Po~er ~ that the use of the ~~g ~ ~fe~ to t~ P~k Cities ~0A Bo~ for f~ action. T~ m~ion w~ s~d~ by Co~ssi~r ~~; c=~ ~~us~. ~. ~ Mrs. E~i Do~, 3~6 Sout~estem ~v~; Mr. ~d Mrs. J~s W~h, 3~O S~thweste~ ~ev~, ~d Mr. B~y ~e, 3~7 S~t~este~ Bo~~ a~a~d ~ ~ ~ged the C~~on to t~e ~~te action ~tive to e~- ~t~ the ~ ~z~ that n~ e~sts ~ C~th P~k. ~eSe ~ople ~re ass~d -- by t~ ~or ~ ~sioners that the problem w~d be ~ven ~ate consideration. Mr. and Mrs. Don~sI1 rema~ued and discussed again with the Mayor and ¢c~,!asioner their violation of the zoning laws of this City by operating an apart- ment house at 3~25 Southwestern Bomlevard. After a lengthy discussion these people agreed to refrain from using the property in violation of the zoning laws Just as soon as the present tenants could find living quarters. Mrs. Thompson, ~ Normand~ and Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Saunders of the same community, appeared and presented the Commission with a petition signed by approxi- mately ten people residing in that hleck, protesting the use of Lot 3, Block D of Preston Place ~ 2 Addition, aa a parking lot. These people protested the use of the lot in que'stion for ar~ purpose other than that designated in the Zoning Ordinance. Ccam~ssioner Porter moved that the petition in question be delivered te the City Attorney and that he be instructed to take whatever steps necessary to bring to a proper conclusion the discontinuance of the lot in question as 'a parking lot, amd see that the lot was not used in the future in violation of the Zoning Ordinance. This motian was seconded by C~sstoner Meadows; put to vote and carried ~ely. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Miles, 3705 University Boulevard appeared and reported that the b~tldimg permit issued October 14, 1%3, to B. C. Mead for the construction of an additional m to the residence of 370~ University Blvd., should not have been i~sued, and that the addition to the M,~lding was a strict violation of the zoning la~s of the 0ity, and in addition thereto, the additional room was partly constructed on property owned by Mr. and Mrs. Miles. These people urged that the City assist the~ in bring to a conclusion the property line dispute, whereupon, Commissioner Porter moved that the City Engineer be instructed to survey Lots 8 and 9, Block 11, University Park Addition, being the property upon which houses number 370~ and 3706 University Boulevard are located. Blue Prints of the Engineer's finding would be delivered to Mr. Miles and a~d to Mr. Mead. This motion was seconded by Coez~Lssioner Meadows; put to vote and carried unaniaously. C~maissioner Porter moved that the City Clerk be instructed to contact Mr. E. L. M~ers & Noyes, and employthat firm to draw'plans 'and specifications for the installation of a storm sewer beginning at the intersection of Colgate Street and Airline Road to ran in a westerly direction to Hillcrest; thence south on Hillcrest Avenue to Caru~h Park or Southwestern Boulevard, whichever in the opinion of the engineers is the property locality. Also that this fir~ at the sa~e time prepare plans a~d specifications for the per,~ent paving 'of H~l~crest Avenue from $outhwesteen Boulevard north to Northwest Highway. The fee not %o ex~eed 2~% of the total cos% of the work done. The above motion was seconded by Ms, or Slaughter and carried. (Cosmtss~c~er Meadows was not present at this time~ having been called out of the roem.) Theee being no further business to come before the Cmtseton at this time, aotion was duly made and seconded to adjourn. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS T~ FOURTH DAY ~F SEPTEMB~, A. D. 19~5. 12S ~/INUTES OF A REGULAR NEETING OF THE BOARD OF CO~$IO~ OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, 3800 UN.IVERSITY BOULEVARD, TUESDAY, SE~ &, 19&5, AT 7:30 P. Y. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park .met Lu regular session Tuesday, September ~, 19&5, at 7:30 P. Y. in the City Hall. Present were Ms, or' Pro Tern Ralph A. Porter and Commissioner A. H. Meadows. Also present were City Attorney Percy C. Few~l~; Jack B. Kirve~ of the Engineering Department and City Clerk Ralph E. Nan~u. The following resolution was presented: RE~OLUTION OF T~E BOARD OF CO~NISSION~RS OF TPE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, CLO~ING NEARIN~ ON DISTRICT NO. 10~. Commissioner Yeadows moved that the resolution be approved; Commissioner Porter seconded the motion which carried. The following ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF CO~/ISSION~RS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, lEVYING AN ASSESSNENT FOR T~ PAYYENT OF A PART OF THE COST OF INPROVING A PORTION OF TH~ ALLEY DESCRIBED BELOW, DESIGNATED AS DISTRICT NO. IOA, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS. Co, missioner Neadows moved that the ordinance be adopted. Commissioner Porter seconded the motion which carried. The City Clerk presented the budget which was studied at considerable length. Then Commissioner ~eadows moved that the budget be approved subject to the changes agreed upon and that. the City Clerk be instructed to present, the budget at the regular meeting September 17, for final approval. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Po~er and carried. The City Attorney presented a letter from ala, ryer by the name of Tom Yathews relative to a car accident in University Park on Douglas Street. The car was driven by Nfs. Cammack. Commissioner Neadows moved that the City Attorney be instructed to handle the matter Lu a proper manner. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Por~er and carried. The City Clerk and Mr. Jack B. Kirven discussed with the Commissioners the paving of a part of Marquette Street; Turtle Creek Boulevard; Dubli~ Street; Lovers Lane the extension of H~ynie Avenue. Mr. Kirven was give~ specific instructions by the Commission to proceed as rapidly as possible in bringing to a concl~sion the engineering Work on the streets in question and Commissioner Porter moved that immediate steps betaken to order Lovers Lane paved from the east line of Douglas at the southeast intersection of Lovers Lane west to the Cotton Belt Railroad. Thi~ motion was seconded by Commissioner Meadows and carried. Commission er Meadows stated tha~ he had recently discussed with Mr. Fred M Alford, certified public accountant, this City's annual audit and that Mr. Alford had agreed to do the ax~it for $6~0.00. Commis~i¢-ner Mead~ws then moved that ~he audit be awarded to Mr. Alford and that the City C!e~k be so advised. Motion was seconded by Commis~l¢,ner Porter ~nd carried. The eliminating of the island at the intersection of McFarlin Boulev~rd and We~tcl~s~.~r Drive was discussed at considerable length and Co~ssioner Meadows reported ths.t he had obtained the approval of Mr. Leo Fikes; Mr. Carl Mays, Mr. Joe ~umphreys and Mr. Kenneth Murchison t~t the i~land be e~..~m~uated ~d that the street light be removed from the center cf the street. Whereupon, Co~mi~sioner Porter mc, ed tha~ the City Cier~ be instructed +~o proceed with ~he work as quickly as expedient. Commissioner Meadows seconded the ~oti¢,n which carried. There being no further busir~ss to ccme before the commission at this time, motion was duly made and seconded to adjourn. PASSED AND APPROVED THI3 THE SEVENT~NTH DAY OF SEPTEI~BER, A. D. 29~5. !27 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MFETING OF THE BOARD OF OO~ISSICN~RS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, 3800 UNIVERSITY BObU~HATLgD, MO~AY, SEPTE~ 17, 19~+5, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Con~nissicners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, September 17, 1945, 'at 7:30 P. M. in the City Hal]. Pre. set& were Ma~or A. L. Slaughter and Commissioner Ralph A. Porter. Also present were City Attorney Percy C. Fewell; City Health Officer J. Shirley Hodges; City Engineers Jack F. Smith and Jack B. Kirven and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The following ordinance was introduced: AN 0E]INANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 19A5, AND ~NDING SEPTFA~BER 30, 19~6, AND AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES AS SET OUT IN SAID BUDGET. Mayc~, Slaughter moved that the ordinance be adopted. Comm~ssic,ner Porter, secended the motion w?~ch carried. The followtr~ resolution was presented: A RESOLUTI0~ APPRO~IATING WATER W0~ES FUNDS FROM NET REVENUE A~D SETTING ASI~iFU~DS:SUFFI ~CIENT TO PAY IN FULL THE AMOUNTS NEEDED FOR THE SINKING FUND AND INTERF~T FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BF~INNING OCTOBER 1, 19~5, ON WATER WORKS BGOS AND WARRANTS. C~m,,~esioner Porter moved that the resolution be approved. Mayor Slaughter seconded the motion which carried. The following resolution was presented: EESC~UTIC~N OF THE BOARD OF EQUALIZ^TiON OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING THE GENERAL ROLLS OF THE CITY CLERK AS' EX-OFFICIO TAX ASSESSOR .~ TAX COL- LECTOR OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEX.~S, FOR THE C~LE!~)~ YEAR 19~5. 0ommisSioner Porter moved that the resolution be approved. seconded the motion which carried. · The following res$1uticn was~presented: Mayor Slaughter RE~OLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXA~, APPRCVING THE GENERAL ROLLS OF THE CITY CLERK AS EX-OFFICIC TAX ASSESSOR AND TAX COL- I.ECTOR OF THE CITY OF U~riVERSITY PARI, TEXAS, FOR THE CALEND~hR YEAR 19~5. Commissioner Porter moved that the resolution be approved. Mayor Slaughter seconded the motion which carried. The following ordinance was introduced: AN OFOINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSICNERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PA~, TEXAS, LEVYING THE AD VALOREM TAX OF SAID CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, FOR THE YEAR 19~ TO PROVIDE FCR THE PAYMENT OF CURRENT EXPENSES OF SAID CITY 'AND FOR PAY- MENT OF INTEREST AND m~ CREATION OF A SINKING FUND FOR TPE RETI~ OF OUTSTANDING BO~DS AND WARRANTS OF THE SAID CITY, AND FIXING THE TIME WHEN SAID TAXES FOR THE YEAR 19~5 SH/~T.I', B~E@~ DUE, FIXING THE TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL ~- CC~E DELINQUENT, ~ND PROVIDING FCR SPLIT PAYM~ITS, AND REPEALING ALL TAX ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND DE~LAEINF AN EMERGENCY. Commissioner Porter moved that the Ordinance be adopted. Mayor Slaughter seconded the motion wk[ch carried. The following resolution was presented: A RESOLt~IC.N OF THE BOARD OF COk~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AUTHCRIZING THE SUBSTITUTION OF UNITED STATES TREASU~ B(A~)S IN THE PRINCIPAL SUM OF ONE HUNDRED A~D FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS BY HILLCREST STATE BANK FOR ALL OTHER COLLATERAL HERETOFORE PLEDGED BY THE CITY DEPOSITORY AND APPROVING THE COLLATERAL ~S SUBSTITUTED BY THE DEPOSI- T~RY AS BEING ADEQUATE. Ccemtssimer Porter moved that the resolution be approved. M~vor Slaughter seconded the motion which carried. Sealed bids were opened, which had been submitted pursuant to legal advertisement in the City's official publication in connection with the improvement of Dublin Street from Lovers La.~e south to University Boulevard. The bids were as follows: Tex~s Bitulithic Company ..... $ 16,690.50 Uvalde ~onstruction Company .... 15,195.19 Commissioner Porter moved that the contract be awarded to the lowest bidder which was the Uvalde Construction Company. Whereupon the following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIV~S~Y PARK, TEXA~, APPROVING THE ~BI~ OF UVALDE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE IMPROVE~ OF A PORTION OF DUBLIN STREET, DESIGNATED AS DISTRICT NO. 103. Mayo~ Slaughter moved that the resolution be approved. Commissioner Porter seconded the motion which carried. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXA~, APPROVING THE CONTRACT AN~ BOND WITH UVALDE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR IMPROVING A PORTION OF DUBLIN STREET, DESIGNATED AS DISTRICT NO. 103, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS. Commissioner Porter moved that the resolution be approved. Mayor Slaughter seconded the motion which carried. The following ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF CO~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF. UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXA~, DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVY- lNG AN AS~ESS~11T AGAINST THE PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF ON DUHLIN STREET FROM THE NORTH LINE OF I~IVERSITY BOULEVARD, AS PRESENTLY IMPROV~D, TO THE SOUTH LINE OF LOVER8 LANE, KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 103, IN THE CITY OF UNIVF~SITT PARK, TEXAS, FOR A PART OF THE COST OF IMPROV- ING SAID STREET AND FIXING A TIME FOR THE HEARING OF THE OWNERS OR AGENTS OF SAID OWNF2S OF SAID PROPERTY OR ANY OTH~ PERSONS INTERE~TED~ IN SAID IMPROVEMENTS, AS PRO- VIDED BY ARTICLE l105-b, TITLE 28, REVISED CIVIL STATUTES OF TEXA~, HEING CHAPTE~ 106, CF THE ACTS OF THE AOth LEGISLATIVE OF THE STATE OF TEXk~, AND THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF UNII~EP~ITY PARK, AND DIRECTING THE CITY SECRE- TARY TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND EXAMINING APPROVING THE STATEMENT OR REPORT OF THE CITY E~GINEER, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Commissioner Porter moved that. the ordinance be adopted. Mayor Slaughter seconded the motion which carried. The following ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVEqSITY PARK, TEXA£, DETERMINTNG THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE IITROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF LOVERS LANE; DEFINING THE PORTION OF SAID STREET AS A SEPARATE DISTRICT; DECLARING THE P[~POSE TO ASSESS PART OF THE COST OF THE IMPR~S AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY AND OWNERS THEREOF; AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. Commissioner Porter moved that the ordinance be adopted. Mayor Slaughter seconded the motion which carried. The following ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIOneRS OF THE CITY CF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, DETEF~INING THE NECESSITY FOR A~) ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF LOVERS LANE; DEFINING TH E PORTION OF SAID STREET AS A SEPARATE DISTRICT; DECLARING THE PURPOSE TO ASSESS PART OF THE COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY AND OWNERS THEREOF; AND DIRECTING THE cITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE &N~ FILE PSANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. Cemmissioner Porter moved that the ordinance be adopted. Mayor Slaughter seconded the motf~,n which carried. Mr. Louis Hexter appeared and requested that the City give consideration to furnishing s~%Itary sewer service to the property west of Preston Road which is owned by the O'¢onner sisters and i is now within the corporate limits of the City of Dallas. After consLierable discussion, the Cozmisston instructed the City Engineers to investigate the feasibility from an engineering standpoint of granting Mr. Hexter's request. The cng ineers stated that they would try to furnish this informabion within the next ten days to two weeks. The C~ssion then discussed the case position of the General Fund, as well as the City's over-all financial posit%on~ After considerable discussion and deliberation, Commissioner Porter moved that the Mayor and the Ctiy Clerk be instruct- ed to transfer at this time from the Water Department bank acco.mt, the sum of $20,000.00 to the General Fund account for the purpose of providLug funds for the general operation of the City. Mobion was seconded by Ma~er Slaughter and carried. Ther~ being no other business to come before the Com~__ission, mo~ion was made and seconded to adjourn. PASSED AND APPROVfD THI~ THE FI~gT DAY OF OCTOBER, A. ~. 19A5. ATTEST: MIFOTE3 OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CC~MI$$IONEP~ (F THE CITY OF b~TiVERSITY PARK, 3800 UNIV~SITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 19A5, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Cc~w,~ssioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, October 15, 19~5, at 7:30 P. M. in the City Hall. Present were Ma~or A. L. Slaughter and Co,~_ ~_ssioner Ralph A. Porter. Also present were City Attorney Percy C. Fewe11; City Engineers Jack F. Smith and Jack F. Kirben and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The first order of business was a hearing in connection with the paving of Dublin Street. The following people appeared and entered protest: R. M. DeWitt 3000 Mr and Mrs Tom Rains 29~0 Dee W. Holder 3001 T. Alex Smith 3000 E. Powell 29~ Mr and Mrs Wm X Powell 29~O A petition bearing the signatures of the Westminister Westminister Westminister Rosedale University Blvd. Daniels above together with signatures of: F. A. McMtllan 3000 Milton J. B. Burlesca 2939 Daniels Harold G. Well 2921 Westminister and letters signed by Geo. P. Utley and Mrs. G. B. McCem~s protested the paving of the street, were presented. The Rev. Paul Frank, pastor of the Lutheran Church, that omns 230 feet abutting Dublin Street at Lovers Lane and other members of the church were present and urged the paving of the street. City 01erk presented a letter from Mr. Warren O. Wolfe in which he set out that in hie opinion the price quoted for the paving was fair and that he was glad the street was going to be paved. Several of the. above guests asked questions relative to the paving. The principal objectors appeared to be Mr. C. E. DeWitt, Mr. Wm. K. Powell and Mr and Mrs Tom Rains. Mr. DeWitt stated that he was the o~e who obtained the signatures on the petition pro- testing the paving. After permitting all of the people present to be heard, who desired to talk, the Ma~or, Co,,-tssioner Porter and City Attorney Fewell retired from the room to discuss the matter in executive session. Upon their return to the Auditorium, Cemmissioner Porter moved that the hearing recess until the third Monday night in November (Nov. 19) during which time further study and consideration would be given to the matter. The motion was seconded by Ma~or Slaughter and carried. The City Clerk t~hefl presented an ordinance determining the necessity for the improvemeflt of Pickwick Lane, explaining that there were only four property ochers involved and that a request from Mrs. Lubben and Mrs. Miller, respective o~mers of the southeast and the southwest corner of Southwestern Boulevard and Pickwick Lane had requested that the street be paved but that in his opinion the two property o~mere abutting this street facing Bryn Mawr Drive would bitterly object to the improvement. After some discussion of the matter, no action was taken. The City Clerk then presented a letter from the Uvalde Construction Campany requesting that the City purchase the following paving certificates: L. M. Rennolds 10, 16, H P H S Harry B. Stephenson 11,15, H P H S Edwin T. Teal 10, 17, H P H S Less 2% discount on deferred payments (138~.~O) $ .~ount Du~ - $ $ +6 .80 581.01 1,626.82 1,598o93 It was brought out that the City had agreed to purchase from the Cempany an~ liens that the c~npany did not desire in connect on with this improvement. Whereupon, Commissioner Porter moved that the Mayor a~d the City Clerk be instructed to pur- chase as an investment for the W~ter Department the above described paving certif- icates ~nd that a Check be issued to the Uvalde Construction Company for $1598.93 in payment thereof. City Engineers Jack F. Smith and Jack B. Kirven next discussed with the Commission the completion of the street from the recently const~cted bridge east to Golf Drive and the necessity of a storm sewer to serve the area. The engineers pointed out that event,,_~lly a storm sewer should be constructed on Haynie Avenue as far east as Thackera~ Street' and that in their opinion it"was desirable at this time to c°netruct a storm sewer and inlets as far east as 'Golf Drive. The construc- tion of inlet boxes on the corner of Ha~nie Avenue and Golf Drive and the elimination of the dip would cost approximately $~,148.00. After considerable discussXon, Commissioner Porter ~oved that the above described work not be done, but in its stead a shorter drainage line be laid and inlets built on Ha~nie Avenue, which alternate surface dral~age would cost approximately $1~70.00 to install. The above motion was seconded by Ma~or Slaughter and carried unanimously. The physical condition of Assistant Fire Chief Gib Birmingham was next dis- cussed. The City Clerk pointed out that the Assistant Chief while off duty had broken a 11mb and would be unable to return to active duty for approximately six months. The Mayor stated that Chief I. C. Sharpe had requested of btm that Assistant Chief Birming~, s name be permitted to continue on the payroll with the promise that he (3harp~) and other employees of the Fire Department would fill in for Birmfugham in a manner that his absence from the department would not reflect in the strength of the number Of mca on duty at any time. After considerable discussion, the Ma~or and the City Clerk were instructed to continue to sign pay checks payable to Assistant Fire Chief Bimgingham even though he was not on duty, with the understanding that the above agreement would be carried out. The City Clerk then discussed the fact that Judge Farley Eeasonover had been out of the City for several months but was still on the payroll. Whereupon, he was authorized to discontinue the compensation of Judge Reasonover immediately. Commissioner Porter then brought before the body the problem of transportation which was discussed at considerable length. Whereupon, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to contact either by telephone, letter or in person, Mr. W. R. Burns, President of the Dallas Street Railwa~ Company and urge that this City be furnished better transportation. 135 The compensation off the employees of the Fire Department in particular and other ~departments casually, was discussed. The Mayor pointed out that certain employees, of the Fire Department had been given new titles and that these employees were requesting that their compensation be increased commensurate with the compen- sation that other members of the Fire Department were receiving, who held like titles. After 'a thorough discussion, the Mayor referred the matter to Commissioner Porter for his further study. The engineers discussed with the Governing Body the eventual necessity of a storm sewer extending from Westchester Drive west to Lomo Alto in Lovers Lane. Their rough guess of the cost of such a sewer was approximately $20,000. The follc~ing ordinance was introduced: AN O~INANCE OF THE BOARD OF CO~ISSIOE~RS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FINALLY ACCEPTING THE IMPROVE- MENT OF THE ALLEY IN BLOCK ~ (F UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS ADDITI0~ NO. A, DESIGNATED AS DISTRICT NO. 10~, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PA~(, AND ORDERING THE ISSUANCE TO UVALDE CONSTRUCTIC~ CC~PANY, 00NTRACTORS, OF THE CERTIF- ICATES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AGAINST LOT 5 IN SAID BLOCK, ABUTTING 0~ SAID ALEEY, AND T~ OWNER THEnCe, AND CLARING AN ~GE~Y. Commissioner Porter moved that the ordinance be adopted; Mayor Slaughter seconded the motion which carried. The engineers also discussed the continuation of Vassar Drive ~hrough the triangular par~ at the corner of Vassar Drive and Turtle Creek Boulevard and they were instructed to proceed as rapidly as possible with the cutting through of this island a continuation of Vassar Drive and the paving of same. The City Clerk discussed with the Commission their desire relative to reinstating Lt. Col. Edward P. Leaper, as Health Officer when he is relieved of military duty, and the City Clerk was instructed to contact Dr. Leaper and ascertain when he anticipated returning to civ~ltan life and advise him that of this date~ it is their opinion that he should be reinstated. There being no further business to come before the C~ssion, motion was duly made and seconded to adjourn. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS T~E NINET~TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, A. D. 19~5. MINUTES OF A CALL~ MEETR~G OF THE BOARD GF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 19~5, AT 7: o P. M. The Board of Ccmamissioners of the City of University Park met in called session Monday, October 22, 19~5, at 7:30 P. M. in the City Hall. Present were Ma~or A. L. Slamghter; Cmmmissioner Ralph A. Porter; City Attorney Percy C. Fewell; City Engineers Jack F. Smith and Jack B. Kirven; Fire Chief Carl Sharps; Police Captain C. R. Warnaek and City Clerk Ralph E. H~. A petition dated October 16, 19~5, signed by people residing on Vassar Drive, Baltimore Drive, Turtle Creek Boulevard and Lovers Lane, had been filed with the Ma~ar pretesting the extension of Vassar Drive through the island (Sometimes referred to as a small park) at the intersection of Vassar Drive and Turtle ~eek Boulevard. Whereupon, Mayor Slaughter called a special meeting for the purpose of granting a public hearing to those protesting. The follc~ing citizens appeared and entered protest: Mr. and Mrs. J. A. R. Moseley, Mr. and Mrs. A1 G. Hill Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Higginbotham Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Green Col. and Mrs. Alvin M. 0wsley Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Butler Mrs. C. R. Tucker 6701 Turtle Creek Blvd. 6912 Vassar Drive 6808 Vassar Drive 6929 Vassar Drive 6801 Turtle Creek Blvd 6820 Vassar Drive Mr. J. A. R. Moseley presented an urgen~ appeal to the Board to refrain fram putting the street through the triangular park. His remarks were followed by a brief prote.st from Col. Alvin M. Owsley. Mr. J. ~. Crotty appeared and stated that he felt that the Governing Body had given the connecting of Haynte Avenue and Vassar Drive considerable thought prior to the beginning of the work and that he further felt that the pxo Jeot as a whole was needed and that the Commission should be commended for its aggressiveness. Mr. Crotty, however, after examining the plan of development of the area, as prepared by Mr. J. M. Bennett, stated that in his opinion, the extension of the street near the Turtle Creek Boulevard intersection should have been cur~ed to thew est and not to the east. 138 After considerable discussion, Mayor Slaughter assured the people present that the street would not ~o through the triangular park at this time and that the excavation heretofore made together with the shrubs which had been removed would be replaced and i~er that consideration would be given to the construction of a roadway to the west of the present curb and gutters which were recently-installed which would in effect .create an additional island between the west roadway and Turtle Creek Boulevard. The Mayor appointed Commissioner Porter and Mr. Crotty as a comtttee to investigate the advisability of this project with authority te act as they saw fit. Whereupon, all of the above named guests went ho~. The Ma~or, C~.,~esioner Porter and some of the City employees remained and the proble~ at hand was further discussed. C~w-~ssioner Porter expressed thc belief that no change whatsoever should be made in the present plan of the extension of the street from Haynie Avenue to Turtle Creek Boulevard. Whereupon, the City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman was instructed to'so advise Mr. Crotty and extend to Mr. Crotty Mr. Por~er's regrets for not being able to keep an appointment previously agreed upon for 8.'30 A. M., Tuesday,' October 23. The hour being approximately 1A:OO P. M. and there Being no further urgent businese, the meeting adjourned. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE NINETEENTH DAY OF NOVEMBER, A. D. 19&5. ~ ~F A REGU~,AR ~RTING OF THE BOARD OF GOMMISSIONERS OF T~ ~ ~ ~~ITY P~ ~ ~SI~ BOU~V~, ~, N~~ 19, 19&~, AT 7:~ P. M. The ~d ~ C~ssioners of t~ Cit~ of U~versi~ P~ met ~ ~~ sessi~ ~m~, No~er 19, 19~5, at ?:30 P. M. ~ tbe City ~. ~sen~ we~ ~or A. L. Slitter ~d C~ssi~ers Ralph A. Po~er ~ A. H. ~s. ~ p~se~ were City Attorm~y Percy C. Fe~; City E~neers Jack F. S~$H ~ Ja~ B. K~; Oap~n O. R. W~k of ~he Polioe De~n~ ~d Ci~ Clerk ~ph E. H~. The fire~ %~ on %he d~ke~ was ~he ~on~inuati~ of a p~c he~ ~ connexion ~th ~ ~ove~% ~ ~lin Street fr~ Lovers L~e south ~ U~versity Bo~eva~. T~ fo~g prope~y ~ere aphid ~d ~ ~test~ t~ ~~ on t~ basis tha~ the .~st w~ ex~ssive ~d tha~ it ~ ~ ~- opportune time to pave streets: R. M. DeWitt T~n Rains Dee G. Holder W. K. Powell 3000 Westminister 2940 Weetminister 3OO1 Westm~nister 29&0 Daniels Mr. Paul Frank, pastor of the Lutheran Church located at the corner of Lovers Lane and Dublin Street, appeared and urged that the City Council proceed with the ordering of the improvement of the street. After considerable dis- cue~ton, Cca~ssioner Porter moved that the hearing be closed and that the street not be ordered paved at this time. This motion was seconded by Cos~missioner Meadows and carried unam~:~ously. Mr. Xeith Reed, Mr. David Johnson, Mr. W. p. Neblett and Hr. H. L. Grupe appeared and urged the paving of Lovers Lane from Douglas Avenue west to the Cotton Belt Railroad. These gentlemn were advised by the Major that the Commission would 'look favorably upon the improvement of the street in questS-on provided they were presented with a petition signed by owners of 60% of the property abutting the street in question. The gentleman stated that in their ~Flni~n such a petition could be obtained and requested the Ccs~nission to hold a special meeting Honda~ November 26, for the purpose of giving further consideration to their request. !40 C~,4~sioner Mead~vs moved that such a meeting be held and that the City Clerk be inst.,acted to advise the p~operty owners in writing, inviting them to appear at the November 26, meeting for the purpose of explaining to the Commission their desires in connection with the proposed improvement. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Porter and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was intr~luCed: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE~ cITY (F UNIV~LSITY PARK, TEXAS, DETERMINING THE NECESSITY A~) ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF PICKWICK LANE; DEFINING THE PORTIC~ OF SAID STRUT AS A SEPARATE DISTRIOT; DECLARING THE PURPOSE TO ASSESS PART OF THE COST OF TI'~-IMPROVEMENTS AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY A~ ~ THEREOF; AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PHEPARE AND FT~ PLANS AND SPECIFIEATIONS. Commissioner Porter moved that the ordinance be adopted. Commissioner Meadows seconded the motion which carried. The following resolu~ion was presented: Commissioner Meadows moved that the resolution be approved. Porter seconded-the motion which carried. Commissioner The following ordinance was introduced:' Commissioner Porter moved that the ordinance be adopted. Meadows seconded the motion which carried. CmmUssioner The following resolu~ion was presented: ~ESOLUTION OF T~E BOAE) OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AUTHORIZING, PLACING, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATI(~ OF A STREET LIGHT AT THE CORN~-~ OF GLE~gICK LA~E A~) A/~MSTRONG BOULEVARD. Commissioner Meadows moved that the resolution be approved. Commissioner Por~er seconded the motion which carried. The Tax Assessor and Collector presented tax cancelation certificates # ~32,'~ ~33, ~ ~3~ and # ~36, explaining that # ~35 had been mutilated. The above certificates set out the nam~ and amount of delinquent taxes aggregating $3,~46.88, which the City Attorney and the Tax Assessor as well as the deputy tax assessor recommended be canceled as it was apparent that the assessments were levied against people whose address was either unknown or who had furnished evidence that the assessments were erroneousl~ made and were not collectible. Co~sioner Meadows moved that the tax~s described in the above mentioned tax cancelation certificates be removed from the tax records of this City. The motion was seconded by Com- missioner Porter and carried unanimously. The City Secretary ex~laiued to the CosmzisSion t~t the six cars owned by the City and used in the Police Department were in very bad condition and in fact five of them were in such bad condition that in his opinion they were unsafe for police duty. He also stated that the cars owned by the City and used in other departmeats were practicall~ worn out and should be disposed of. He explained to the Cce~seton that Mr. Verner, Assistant Manager of the Dallas Ford Plant, had agreed to request his five local dealers to furnish this City with at least one each of the new 19~6 Fords within the next few da~s. Whereupon, the City Sttorney stated that in view of the nation-wide shortage of cars and the Federal Government regulatioas ogverning prices, he felt that it would be entirely proper for the City to proceed in the purchase of new Ford cars from various dealers to which the Ford Company had delivered ear-marked cars for the City without the formality ~f advertieing for their p~rchase. C~aissioner Porter moved that the City Secretary be authorized and instructed to purchase as ~a~y new Ford cars as obtaf~able £or the City's use; the number not to exceed twelve, with the understanding, of course, that a like number of the cars presentl~ used by the City (as those purchased) would be sold either at cei~ug price or the highest obtainable price after adver- tising. This motion was seeonded by Co~niasioner Meadows; put to vote and carried The City Clerk pointed out to the Commission that the International TD-6 tractor used at the garbage disposal grounds and in various other municipal~ work was cc~pletely worn out and should be replaced by a new machine. It appeared to be the concensus of opinion of the Commission that further efforts should be put forth to purchase a tractor from the War Department and the City should not adver- tise for bids for a new tractor at this time. The City Attorney discussed with the Commission the City's prospective water suppl~ including preemptive rights from the Denton Creek, etc. Commissioner Porter moved that the City Attorney be instructed amd authorized to confer with the officials of the .Town off Highland Park as well as the officials of the Park Cities Water District; the State Board of Water Engineers at Austin; Army Engineers of Galveston and others, and further that he be authorized to spend a sum of money not to exceed $2000 and that said expenditure be made Jointly with the Town of Highland Park. Con, missioner Porter again brought before the Commission the subject of the leave-outs in pavement in the 3100 block of Rosedale, ~3~00 block of Binkley and the 6500 block of Westchester. Commissioner Porter moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare ordinances declaring the necessity for the improvement of the streets in question; also that the City's engineers be instructed to prepare plans and specifications and that when these documents are prepared that the City Secretary would then be instructed to advertise for competitive bids, provided the City Secretary is unable to induce the property owners to pay for the improving of the streets in question without legal action. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Meadows and .carried unanimously. The City Clerk discussed with the Commission the desirability of deco- rating the City Hall with ornamental Christmas lights as in years previous to World War II. The clerk~ explained that the original cOSt of equipment owned by the City purchased for that purpose was in excess of $500 ($592.00) and that the fo]lowing years the installation had cost from $150 to $200 and in his opinion it would cost approximatel~ $250 or $300 for the current year. Commissioner Meadows moved that the City Clerk be instructed to have the City H~ll decorated with eXec%ric lights throughout the Christmas seasca in a manner that would reflect e~dit upon the City. Commissioner Porter seconded the motion which carried unanimously. The City Clerk and Engineers explained to the City Commission the drainage problem of Mr. Forrest Mathis, who owns and resides on Lot 2, Block H of University Heights Addition, pointing out that in the improvement of the alley at the rear of his home, it was necessary to fill up the drainage ditch in the alley and this left his lot below the level of the alley. The City Clerk explained that it would cost appr~m~telY $137.OO to inStall a 10" concrete pipe L, the alley which would drain Mr. Mathis' lot, thus eltmtuating the present complaint. Commissioner Porter moved that Mr. Mathis be authorized to make this improvement at his own expense if he cares to, stating that he did not feel it proper for the City to interfere. This motion was seconded and carried. The City Olerk requested authority to purchase, as an investment for the Water Department, a special assessment certificate from the Uvalde Construction Company, in connection with the assessment levied against Lot 5, Block ~4, Univer- sity Heights #~ Addition, which assessment was made to cover the cost of improving the ~]~ley at the rear of the lot owned by Howard C. Weber. Said property is further described as being ~O16 Southwestern Boulevard. Commissioner Meadows moved that the City purchase the certificate and lien in question. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Porter and carried unanimously. There being no f~her business to co~e before the mee%~ at the meeting recessed to reconvene ~onday, November ;25, 19~5. PASSED A~) APPH)VE) THIS THE 26th DAY OF NOVEMBER, A. D. 19~,5. CITY CLE~ MINUTES OF A EE~ED ~ETING OF THE BOARD OF C~SSIONERS OF THE CITY OF ~NIVERSITY' PARK, 3800 UNIV~SITY BOULEVA~), MONDAY, NOVemBER 26, 19~, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park m~t in recessed session Monday, November 26, 19~5, at 7:30 P. M. in the City Hall. Present were Hayor A. L. Slaughter and C~m,~ tssioners Ralph A. Porter and A. H. Meadows. Also present were City Attorney Percy C. Fewell; Jack F. Smith and Jack B. Kirven, City Engineers and Ralph E. H~mm~, City Clerk. Mr. R.' B. Thomas of the Town of Highland Park appeared and requested this City' s cooperation in the construction of a storm sewer from the corner of Potomac and Hillcrest Avenues through the Town of Highland Park. He pointed out that the owner of some of the vacant lots in this immediate vicinity has filed' suit against the Town of Highland Park and their City Attorney will probably interplead the City of U~iversity Park and Southern Methodist University. Mr.' Thomas seemed to think that it was the duty of S M U and the City of University Park to bear the burden of the construction of a storm sewer through the Town of Highland Park to alleviate flood conditions. It was pointed out to Mr. Thomas that as much as at least three blocks of his town's northern city limits, north of Potomac Avenue, drains in a northerly direction into the City of University Park contributing to the flood damage at the corner of Potomac and Hillcrest Avenues. It was further pointed out to him that the City of University Park now has a ~2 inch concrete Storm sewer under Hillcrest Avenue at the point in question and that 27" ~of said storm sewer does not function because of the dehris, silt etc., that has accumulated in the Town of Highland Park abutting the west line of Hillcrest Avenue. After considerable dis- cussion, Mr. Thomas was advised by the governing body that this City feels very friendly toward his City and stands ready to cooperate to the fullest extent in ~1~ p~oblems which are of mutual bemefit but that this City was not ready at this time to make any c_~,~ttments in connection with paying a part of the expense of 146 constructing a storm sewer within the corporate ~_m4ts of any other city. Whereupon, Mr. Thomas stated that if the City would immediately clean out the debris in the storm sewer under Hillcreat and Potomac Avenues that the Town of Highland Park would remove from the ditch the silt, rocks and other debris that is now prohibit- ing the normal function of the drainage pipe under Hillcrest Avenue. This prop; osition was readily agreed upon. Mrs. H. L. Grape appeared and presented a petition signed by people on Lovers Lane between Douglas Avenue and the Cotton Belt R~_~oad, who own the number of feet of property listed opposite their names: Park Cities Frozen Food Compan~ (Keith B.. Reed) ~ok.~ L.B. sly David S. Johnson' Mrs. R. B. ~lauchard The Sax~t Co. Inc Sam LobelX~ Raiberto Robert A. Blaine Jr W. P. Neblett 100 feet 1OO feet 55 feet 60 feet 30 feet 1OO feet 37O feet 212 -feet 1OO feet 50 feet The petition requests that the City immediately order the improvemant of Lovers Lane a width of 115 feet from the east line of Douglas Avenue west to the Cotton Belt Railroad, and also there appeared in person, Mr. Keith B. Reed of the Park Cities Frozen Food Company; Mr. David S. Johnson; Mr. Sam Lobe]lo Sr., Sam Lobello Jr., and W. B. Neblett. These gentlemen urged that their petition be acted upon favorably. Mr. Ben Cabell stated that he owned 150 feet of property abutting the street in question and entered a protest against the improving of the street as proposed, on the grounds that in his opinion the value of the property would not be enhanced equal to the cost of the improvement. Be further stated that in his opinion this was not an opportune time to. pave streets. After 'careful and deliberate consideration, Cca~issioner Porter moved that the City Engineer be in- structed to prepare plans and specifications for the improvement of the street and that the City Secretary be instracted to advertise for competitive bids when the 147 plans ~ specifications are available. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Meadows; put to vote and carried unanimously. The City Clerk then presented a petition signed by all of the property owners of Block 14, Caruth Hills, requesting that the alley in this block be paved. City Clerk pointed out that l?of the 22 property owners had forwarded their checks covering the cost of the paving, to be held in trust and that acme of these people felt that the City should either order the improvement or return their checks. After careful consideration, Commissioner Porter moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance finding the necessity for and ordering the improvement of the alley and that plans and specifications be prepared and that the City Clerk advertise for competitive bids and that any and all other legal action necessary be taken to bring about the improvement of the street, and further that the City agree to purchase from any paving company who undertakes the improve- ment a~ liens which the paving company d~sires not to keep. This motion was seconded by Coe~issioner Meadows; put to vote and carried unanimously. The Oity Clerk then presented a petition dated October 2~, 19~, hearing 18 signatures of people owning property on Milton Avenue; said petition requesting that Milton Avenue be ordered paved from the en~ of the present permanent paving east to Coif Road. After considerable discussion, Commissioner Porter moved that the City Clerk be instructed to send a form letter to all the owners of property on Milton Avenue abutting that part of the street in question that the council would hold a public hearing at its next regular meeting on December 3, to ascertain if the majority desired that the street be paved. This motion was seconded by Cceznissioner Meadows; put to vote and carried. The City Secretary presented a letter from Mr. P. M. Smith requesting permission to put hogs on the 66 acre tract of land where the City disposes of its garbage. The City Clerk was instructed to write Mr. Smith and explain to him that in their opinion the hogs would inconvenience City employees. The City Clerk presented to the Mayor and Commissioners a letter from Mr. Bennett Wooley' Presidnet of the Highland Park ImMependent School Di~ trict, attached to which was a copy of a .resolution passed by said Board and duly signed by the President and attested by the Secretary and said resolution contained a petition requesting the City of University Park to close Orassmere Lane from Westchester Drive west to Douglas Avenue. After due consideration, Cca~issic~er Meadows moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare proper resolution ordering the closing of the street which resolution should be presented to the Ma~or and Cce~nissioners for their further consideration in the near future. The City Attorney repo~ted to the Commission that Mr. Aubrey Costa, who reports that he has a financial interest in the 50 feet lOCated at the southeast, cor- ner af Wes+.m4nister and Dublin, which property is in the name of Harold G. Well, cc~plains of an ordinance of record at the County Court House finding the necessity f~r and ordering the i~provement of Dublin Street. This ordinance places an assess- ment of $710.19 against the property in question and becomes a .first and paramount lien. Mr. Costa requested the Mayor and Co~missioners to pass a resolution to retract th~ ordinance to improve the street and thus release the assessment lien. After due consideration, Cc~missioner Meadows moved that Mr. Costa be requested to place in escrow with either the City, or some bank or title company acceptable to the City, the $TIO.19 assessed against the property in'question and then the City would re- lease the assessment lien and the f~nds would be used ~o pay that property's pro- rata part of the improvement of Dublin if and when the street is improved and in the eVent the Ma~or and Cce~d~sionere later decided to abandon entirely the im- provement of the street, the funds placed in escrow will be returned ~to Mr. Costa. The City Attorney pointed the fact tha~ the National Mayors Conference will be held this year in Wa~ington, D. C. Whereupon, Commissioner Porter moved that Ma~o~ Slaughter go to this conference and represent this City. After con- siderable discussion, Ma~or Slaughter stated that he had given some consideration to attending the conference and would go with the specific understanding that he persanally pe~ all expenses in connection with the trip. It was the unanimous opinion that the City should pay for the registration fee. This Mayor Slaughter co~ sented to but stated that any and all other expenses would be met by him personally. The City Attorney stated to the council that he felt that there should be organized in Dallas County a "League of Dallas County Municipalities." After dis- cussion, the Ms, or and Commissioners stated they would interpose no objection to his undertaking to organize such a league. The City Clerk was 'instructed to contact either by letter or otherwise the property owners owning p~operty or lots in BloCks A, B; C and Gef Greenwades Addition facing Daniels Avenue and officials of Southern Methodist University to ascertain their willingness to pave Daniels Avenue from Lot 7, B1°ck ~, of Berkley Annex Addition east to Colt Road. Commissioner Porter reported to the Commission that he had again talked with Mrs. Forrest Mathis~ owner of Lot 2, Block H~ University Heights Addition, about ~he drainage proble~ confronting that lot and that he had decided that it would be proper for this City to install at its own expense in the alley abutting her property a 10 inch concrete tile drain which would be connected with the storm sewer inlet bc~ in the corner of the alley approximately $O feat away. He was advised by the City Secretary that the coat of such project would be approximatel~ $137.00. He moved that tbs iCity Secretary be instructed to have the work done at the City's expense. This motic~ was seconded b~ Commissioner Meadows and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was introduced: AN O~INANCE ~EASING A CERTAIN PAVI~G LIEN AND DEBT ARISING ~JT OF THE PAVING O~ PRESTON ROAD. Ccemtssioner Porter moved that the ordinance be adopted. Commissioner Meadows seconded the motion which carried unanimously. 150 There being no other business to ¢~ before the Cca~ission, mo%ion was made and seconded to adjourn. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE THI~ DAY OF DECEMBER, A. D. 1945. 151 MINUTES OF A SPECIAL ~ETING OF THE BOARD OF ~O~ISSIONEHS OF THE CITY OF DlIIVEP~ITY PARK, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVA/tD, THURSDAY~ NOVEMB~ 29~ 19A5, AT 10:00 A. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in special session Thursday, November 29, 19~5, at 10:00 A. M. in the City Hall. Present were Mayor A. L. Slaughter; Commissioner Ralph A. Porter; Commissioner A. H. Meadows and Ralph E. Hamman, City Clerk. Mr. Dave Smith appeared and discussed with the Commission the City con- tributing to the cost of improving of streets running east and west from Prestoa Road to Airline Road north of Colgate Avenue and all side streets running north and south from Colgate Avenue to Northwest Highway, which streets are located between Preston Road and Airline Road. After considerable discussion, Commissioner Porter moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution which instrument would authorize the Mayor a~ City Secretary to pay a tenth of the total cost of the paving or pay for all intersections whichever is the lesser amount. Whereupon, the following resolution was presented: ~ESC~UTI(7~ AUTHORIZING PAINT OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVING CERTAIN PUBLIC WAYS. After considerable discussion, Commissioner Porter moved the passage of the resolution; motion was seconded by Commissioner Meadows and carried unanimously. PA~S~D AND APPROVE) THIS THE SEVENTEENTH DAY OF DECEHBER, A. D. 152 MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COM~I3~~ OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, ~ ON THE THIRTBEB~E{ DAY OF DECEME~, O~ this the thirteenth da~ of' December, 19~5, the B~ard of C~m,~ssioners of the City of University Park, Tex~s, convened in regular session duly called assembled and held in the City Hall with a3_l members therefor, to-wit: A. H. MEADOW3, CO~ISSI~ RALPH A. PORTER, COMMISSIONER being present and among ~ther business transacted, the following ordinance was passed. "AN ~ORDINANCE O~DERINO AN ~ECTION IN THE CITY OF ~NIVERSITY PARK) TEL~, TO BE HEL~ ON THE TWE~TY-~IXTH DAY OF JANUARY, 1946, FOR THE PURPOSE OF S~TTING TO THE QUALIF?~3 VOTERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVEP~ITY PARK FOR ADOPTION OR REJECTION THE PROPOS~) CHARTER PHEP~ AND FRAMED BY THE CHARTER HERETOFORE APPOINTED, DESIGNA~ TPE PLACES AT WHICH SAID ELEC- TION IS TO BE HELD A~D APPOINTING PRESIDING OFFICERS THEREFC~, A}D DECLARING AN ~EP~3E~3Y." Upon motion of C~mmissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Porter and passed by the unanimous affirmative vote of the Mayor and two Cc~mmtssioners the said ordinance was placed on first reading. The ordinance was then passed on the first reading by the unanimous vote' of all three members and then placed upon second reading. Upon motion of C~aaissioner Porter seconded by Ccamissioner Meadows the ordinance passed on second reading by the affirmative votes of Ma~or A. L. Slaughter, C~mmissioner Ralph A. Porter and Cc~missioner A. H. Meadows. Upon motion duly made, seconded and passed by the affirmative votes of Ma~or A. L. Slaughter, Cea{missioner A. H. Meadows and Commissioner Ralph A. Porter, the ordinance was placed on third reading. C~mmissioner A. H. Meadows moved that the ordinance ~..s.~third ?nd final reading; this motion being seconded by Commissioner Ralph A2 Porter carried by the following vote: A~': Mayor A. L. Slaughter and Co. missioners Ralph A. Porter and A. H. Meadows. Nay: None Ma~or Slaughter then declared the ordinance finally passed'as an emergency The OrdinanCe follows: "WHEHEAS, p~rsuant to petitions duly filed and presented, this Board of Commissioners on the Eleventh day of June, 1%5, appointed a Cc~.~ssion to frame a new Charter consisting of fifteen duly. qualified electors of this 'City; and WHEREAS, the said Charter Cc~nission met, organized and duly proceeded to frame a new Charter for the City of University Park, Texas, and having completed its work on the Twenty-eighth day of November, 1%5, did thereupon sign such proposed new Charter and order that it be submitted to the qualified voters of the Cit~ of Univer- sity Park, Texas, upon the question of adoption or rejection of such Charter upon the twenty-sixth day of J~ry, 19~6; and .WHE~AS, the said Charter Cce~mission provided that the present Board of Commissioners shall c~]_ an election for such purpose and will ratify and confirm and make-the enactment of this ordinance its act and deed, and will make such ordinance its order as well as the order of this Board of Commissioners for such election; there- fore; ~. IT ORDAINED BY THE BOAf~ OF C~MISSION~RS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS~ ~ectiom 1. That an election shall be held in the City of University Park on the twenty-sixth day of January, 19~6, at which the following proposition shall be submitted: SHALL THE CHARTER REPORTEB TO TM BOARD OF CC~MI$SIONERS OF THE CITY OF U~VERSITY PARK, TEXAS, ON THE TWEnTY-EIGHTH DAY OF NOV~, 19~5, BY T~E CHARTER C~MMIS~ION WHICH WAS DULY APPOINTED ON THE ELE~H DAY OF JUNE, 19~, A~ P~P~ SAID CHARTER, BE ADOPTED AS THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PAP~, TEXAS, AS CO~T~LAT~ AND AUfHORIZ~D BY THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, INCLb~ING CHAPTE~ 1~?, ACTS OF 1913, REnt. AR SESSION ? 154 Section 2. Ail voters desiring to adopt the Charter so prepared and reported by the Charter C~=,~ssion shall vote "yes" and all voters opposed to its adoption shall vote "no." Section 3. The polling place shall be at the Fire Station in the City Hall at 3800 University Boulevard in University Park, Texas, and the presiding officers of said election shall be: H. H. GU~CE R. CRAIG DUNLAP MRS. ROGER K. HARLAN Section P~ESIDING JtD~E ASSISTANT JUDGE CLEF~ EWING MOSELEY MRS. WILSON PEAVY CLERK CLERK said election shall be held under the Provisions of Chapter IA of Acts of 1913, Regular Session, and be governed by the general laws of the State of Texas, regulating general elections, when not in conflict with the said act of 1913. Section 5. The following notice shall be posted in three places within this City and published in three issues of the Park Cities News, the date .of first publication being not less than thirty full days from the date of the election. NOTICE OF CHARTER ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSIT~ PARK, TEXAS ON JANUARY 26, 19&6. An Election will be held at the Firs Station in the City Hall, at 3800 University Boulevard in the City of University park, Texas, on the twenty-sixth day of January, 19~6, submitting to the qualified voters of said City for determination the proposition: SHALL THE CHARTER REPORTED TO THE BOARD CF CO~UlSSIONERS CF THE CITY OF UNIVEB~ITY PARK, TEXAS, ON THE TWENTY- E. IGHTH D&Y OF NO~, 19&5, BY THE CHARTER CO~ISSION WHICH WAS DULY APPOINTED C// THE ELEVENTH DAY OF J~, 19~5~ AND P~EPAR~D SAID CHART~, BE ADOPTED AS THE CHART~ OF T~E CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, AS CON- TEMPLATED AND ADTHORIZ~D BY THE C ONSTITUTI0~~ AND LAWS OF TE~ STATE OF TEXAS, INCL~ING CH~ ]47, ACTS OF 1913, REGULAR ~ESSION ? The Polls shall open at ?:00 o'clock A. M., and close at 7:00 o'clock P. M., on said day with H. H. Guice, presiding as Judge and the said election w~.l:~ be held under the provisions of Chapter 147, Acts of 191~, Regular Session, and be governed by the General Laws of the State of Texas, regulating general elections, when not in con- with the Act,,of' 19 3. Those favoring .the adoption of the said Charter shall vote "Yes" and those opposed shall vote"No." A copy ~f the ordin~ce calling the election and of the proposed Charter may be inspected at the office of the City Clerk and a copy of the Propose~. Charter has been sent to tach qu~ified elector. EXECUTED THIS THIRTEENTH DAY OF DE~EMBER, A. D. 1925./ MAY~ ATTEST.. CITI" OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS APPROVED BY CKARTER C(~MISSION CHAIRMAN, CHARTER CC~ISSION i56 Sectica $ ~he fact that the proposed C~arter if adopted is intended to be effective for the election of the geverninf body to be elected on the first TuesdaF in April, 19~6, and that this City now has no Charter and a petition heretofore presented indicates a substantial public interest in the submission of a new Charter creates aa emergency and an imperative public necessity for the suspension of the rules requiring ordinances ~to be read upon more than one da~ am~ for the immediate taking effect of this ordinance, and such rules are hereby suspended, and it is ordained that this ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage and approval. PASS]~ AND APPROVED THIS THE THIRTEENTH DAY OF DECEMBER, A. D. 1%~. ¢omi'ssfo r ....... COMMISSIONER APPROVED BY: CHAnU ' MINUTES OF A REGULAR ~TI~G OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSION'S OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, 3800'UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, DECEMBER l?, 19~5, AT 7:30 P. N. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, December 17, 19~5, at 7:30 P. M. in the City Hall. Present were M~ror A. L. Slaughter and Co-~f ssioners Ralph A. Porter and A. H. Meadows. Also present were City Attorney Percy C. Fewell; City Engineer Jack F. Smith; City Health Officer J. Shirley Hedges and City Clerk Ralph E. Ail of the property owners on Milton Avenue from the end of t he present permanent paving to Colt Road had been sent a notice advising that the Commission would discuss a petition on file signed by 19 of the lot owners requesting that the street Just described be permanently pav~d. The following people appeared: Mr. and Mrs. John D. Tro~ll, 2709 Milton .. Mrs. Gene Seay Springfield, 2720 Milton Mr. and Mrs. Geo. R. Dees, 2715 Milton Truett E. Albritton, 2721 Milton Mr, and Mrs. R. E. Readimg, 270~ Milton Angus A. Burnett, 2705 Milton and all expressed a desire that the impr~¢ement be ordered. No one appeared to protest the paving. '~nereupon the following ordinance was presented: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF CO~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF TNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, DETERMINING THE NECESSITY A~D O~)ERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF MILTON AVENUE. DEFINING THE PORTION OF SAID STREET AS A SEPARATE DISTRICT (NO. 107); DECLARING T~ PURPOSE TO ASSESS PART OF THE COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY AND OWNERS THEREOF; AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. Oommtssioner Meadows moved that the above ordinance be adopted. Motion was seconded by C~tssioner Porter; put to vote and carried unamlmouslY. Mr. R. C. Thompson of 3704 Greenbrier and Mr. Joe H. Hooper of 3708 Greenbrier appeared and presented a petition signed by 18 people owning property abutting the 158 alle~ between Caruth Boulevard and Greembrier Drive extending ~rom Baltimore Drive east to Thackeray Street; said petition requested that the alley Just described be improved with 2500 lb. Strength concrete, 8 feet in width. There are 27 prop- er~y?Wners involved. The petition Just described had attached to it checks aggre- gating $1196.30 payable to this City representing $1.00 per running foot of land owned by the respective people issuing the checks and desiring that the alley be improved. After discussing the matter at length; Commissioner Porter moved that the City Clerk be instructed to advise all of the property owners involved that the City would hold a public hearing Monday, January 7, 19~6, at 7:39 P. M,, for the purpose of taking under advisement the ordering and levying the assessment against the prop- erty and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance finding the necessity for the improvement of the alley and the levying of an assessment to be acted upon Jammary 7, 19A6. Pursuant to legal notice which had been published in connection with the improvement of Pickwick Lane from Southwestern BouleVard South to Bryn Mawr Drive, the only bid received was that of Uvalde Construction Company for a total consideration of $3,807.20. It appeared to the Commission that the bid was too high and Conmissioner Meadows moved that no action be taken relative to acceptance or rejection but that the matter be held in abeyance until the next regular meeting January ?, 19~6. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Porte~; put to vote and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was introduced: O~DINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CIT~ OF UNIVERSITY PARE FINALLY ACCEPTING THE IMPROVEMENT ON BALTIMORE DRIVE FR(N THE 'NORTH LINE ~ PRESENT PAVING ON PURDUE STBEaT TO THE $OUTN LINE OF ALLEY NORTH OF SOUTHWESTERN BOULEVARD, TO HE KNOWN AS DISTRICT ~' 99, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK; AND ORDERING THE ISSU- ANCE TO U~ALDE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, CONTRACTORS, OF THE CERTIFICATES OF SPECIAL AS~ESS~T AGAINST THE PROPERTY OWNERS ON SAID PORTION OF sAID STREET AND D~OLARING AN ~GENCY. Cmmnissioner ~orter moved that the above ordinance be a~opted. was seconded by Commissioner Meadows; put to vote and carried unanimously. Motion The following ordinance was introduced: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD CF CO]~ISSION~RS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK FINALLY ACCEPTING THE I~PROVE~ENT ON WESTWICK ROAD FROM THE NORTH LINE OF UNIV]~SITY BOULEVARD AS PIF~ENTLY /NPROV~D TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE ALLEY NORTH OF UNIV~SITY BOULEVARD, AND TO KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 101, IN THE OITY CF UNIVERSITY PARK AND ORDERING THE ISSUANCE TO UVALDE CONSTRUCTION CC~PANY, CONTRACTORS, OF THE CERTIFICATES OF SPECIAL ASSESSmeNT AGAINST THE PROPERTY OWNERS ON SAID PORTION OF SAID STREET AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Ccamisaioner Meadows moved that the above ordinance be adopted. was seconded by Commissioner Porter; put to vote and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was introduced: Motion ORDINANCE OF TBE BOARD OF COMMISSIC. N~S OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK FIN~.?.Y ACCEPTING THE IMPROVEMENT ON MARQUETTE AVENUE FRC~I THACKERAY TO TURTLE CREEK, AND ON TURTLE CREEK BOULEVARD FRC~ COLGATE AVENIE TO THE AILEI NORTN OF MARQUETTE AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK. C~tssioner Meadows moved thmt the above ordinance be adopted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Porter; put to vote and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented a bill from Uvalde Construction Company in the amount of $886.11 covering the cost of the intersection of Turtle Creek Boulevard ant Thackeray Street. Commissioner.Meadows moved the bill be paid. Motion was seconded by Co,,,tesioner Porter and .carried. The' following resolution was presented: F~SOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COmmISSIONerS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK RELEASING MAINTENANCE BOND GIVEN BT UVALDE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE-IMPROV~ OF CARUTH BOULEVARD FROM THE Em OF PRESENT PAVING AT THACKERAY TO THE EAST LI~E OF BALTIMORE DRIVE, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, Commissioner Porter moved that the resolution be approved. Motion was seconded by Coamissioner Meadows; put to vote and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was intro4uced: AN O~)INANCE OF THE BOARD OF CO~IIS$I~NERS OF THE CiTY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, RECREATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO ~ING ALL VEHICLES MOVING EAST A~) WEST ON HAIITiE AVENUE EXTENSION TO A FULL. STOP BEFORE ~ING 'TO ENTER HAYNIE AVE~HE ON THE EAST AND BEFORE PROCEED- ING TO ~ TURTLE CREEK BOULEVARD ON THE WEST END CF SAID HAYNIE AVE- N~E EXTENSION AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THFREOF. 160 ¢cemissioner Porter moved that the ordinance be adopted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Meadows; put to vot~ and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANCE ~ESCI~)ING, REPEALING AND CANCELING ALL ORDINANCES ~ A~D CONTRACTS RELATING TO THE PAVING ON DUBLIN ST~T FRCM LOVERS LA~E TO D~IVERSITY BOULEVARD. C~.~tssioner Porter moved that the above ordinance be adopted; C~tssioner Meadows seconded the motion which was put to vote and carried unanimously. The City Clerk was instructed to send a copy of this ordinance to the Uvalde Construction Company together with remittance in the sum of $50.00 to cover legal expenses incurred by said company in connection with previous proceedings. The following ordinance was introduced: ORDINANCE ABANDONING AND CLOSING GRASSMERE LANE FR~M THE EAST LINE OF DOUGLAS AVENUE TO THE WEST LINE OF WESTCNEST~R DRIVE. Co~,tssioner Meadows moved that the above ordinance be adopted. Motion was seconded by Co.,,fssioner Porter; put to vote and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was introduced: __ AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AN ORDINANCE REGULATING DELIVERY CF INFLAMMABLE LIQUIDS AT NIGHT. Commissioner Porter moved that the above ordinance be adopted. Motion was seconded by C~mm~ssioner Meadows; put to vote and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented a letter dated December 3, 19~5, signed by I. C. Sharpe, Chief of the Fire .Department recommending that the area between Park Street and Preston Road on University Boulevard abutting the south parkway of the north lane of University Boulevard be designated as a fire lane. After discussion, Cemmissioner Porter moved that the following ordinance be adopted: AN Ot~INANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVEHSITY PARK, TEXAS, CEEATING A FIRE LA~E ~ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE NoErH LANE OF UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD FRON PARK STBE~T-WEST TO PBEST0~ ~0AD, PROHIBITING THE PARKING OF ANY VEHICLE ALONG SAID FIRE LANE AT ANY TII~ AND PROVIDING Co~ssioner Meadows seconded the motion, which was put to vote and carried ~1a~t mc~S ly. Mr. Cole Manes appeared and requested that he be paid for services rendered in connection with the improvement of Ha~nie Avenue Extension. Prior to his appear- ance, the Commission had agreed on compensation of $800. Mr. Manes did not feel that this amount sufficiently compensated him for efforts put forth and that he should have $130~. After considerable .discussion, a compromise of $1OOO was agreed upon and C~mmfssioner Meadows moved that the Ma~or and City Clerk be instructed to issue check to Mr. Manes for $1000. This motion was seconded by Ceemztssioner Porter and carried unan:~onous~'. The construction and cost distribution of bridges across Tulane valley was discussed and Commissioner Meadows moved that the Comm~ssion go on record as re- affirming its participation as adopted in resolution the 29th day of November, 1925. Co. missioner Porter stated that Dr. Edw. P. Looper, former Health Officer of this City, was not on terminal leave.and had expressed the desire to again un,er- take his duties as Health Officer of this City as of January 1, 1946. The matter was discussed. Dr. J. Shirley Hodges tendered his resignation. The following reso- lution was presented: RESOLUTION APPOinTING DR. ~)W. P. LEEPER CITY HEALTH OFFICER. Commissioner Meadows moved that the above resolution be approved. Cc~- missioner Porter seconded the motion which was put to vote and carried unanimously. Co,~esioner Meadows then moved that Dr. Hodges be retained in an advisory capacity at his present compensation through the month of Janus, 19~6. This motion was seconded by Co.,.tssioner Porter; put to vote and carried unanfunously. Commissioner Porter explained that a number of the policemen had approached him relative to the need of at least two shot guns and two machine guns. Whereupon, Commissioner Meadows moved that the City Clerk be instructed to try and find two Browning shot guns suitable for police wor~ and that he be authorized to purchase same provided they could be obtained at a price of from $25.O0 to .$65.0~ each. The motion was seconded'by Commissioner Porter and carried unanimously.. The City Clerk was also instructed to inquire of the War Surplus Agency and try .to locate s~ne Thompson sub-machine guns at a reasonable price. The City Clerk then discussed with the Cmmmission the approaching. Christmas holidays and he was instructed to use his Judg~nt relative to the City celebrating all of Monde, December 2~, in addition to Christmas Day. Ma~or Slaughter brought up the matter of adjusting the salaries of firemen who had been promoted last year but whose compensation had not been c.hanged. Where- upon Ccemztssioner Meadows moved the City Clerk be instructed to change the salaries of the following firemen to. the amounts shown belch, effective as of December 15, 19~5: N~ I:~S]~tT SALARY_ SALARY E. FFE. C.T~, Captain Wilkins $ 183.~0 $ 198.50 Captain Clark 183.80 198.50 Li,ut. Crist 178.50 183.80 Lieu%. C artwright 172.00 183.80 Engineer Gee 172. CO 178.50 Engineer Anderson 172 .OO 178.50 Engineer Gilley 172.00 178.50 Commissioner Porter seconded the motion, which was put to vote and carried Mr. Geo. Cullum and Geo. Cullum Jr., appeared and discussed with the Com- mission at considerable length the City's participation in the construction of water and sewer lines in ithe area to be developed ~ the near future. However, no action was taken in connection with this matter. Ma~or Slaughter moved that the following attitude of the City Co~ssion relative to cooperating with the City of Dallas be made a matter of permanent record: "THE UNI~SITY PARK CITY CC~MISSION WENT ON RECORD AS FAVORING .PARTICIPATION IN THE OVerALL IMPR~ PROGRAM OF THE CITY OF DALLA~ AND AT THE PROP~ TIME WILL SUBMIT THE SAME TO T~E PEOPLE FCR CONSIDERATION." Commissioner Meadows seconded the motion which carried unanimously. The following ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF .UNIVEP~ITY PARK, TEXAS, DE~NING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE IMPR~T OF A PORTION OF DANIELS AVENUE (NO. 108) DEFINING THE PORTION OF SAID STREET AS A SEPARATE DISTRICT: DECLARING THE PURPOSE TO ASSESS PART OF THE COST OF T~ ~PRO~S AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY AND OWNERS THEHEOF; AND DIRECTING THE CITY EIGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. Commissioner Meadows moved that the above ordinance be adopted. Motion was seconded h~ Co.~tssioner Porter; put to vote and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF ROS~ALE AVENUE; DEFINING THE PORTION OF SAID. ST~W~.T AS A SEPARATE DISTRICT; DECLARING THE PURPOSE TO ASSESS PART OF'THE CC~T OF THE IMPR~EM~TS AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY AND OWNERS THERE- OF; AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGIN~ TO PREPARE AND FILE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. COmmissioner porter moved that the above ordinance be adopted. Motion was seconded by Cmmmissioner Meadows; put to vote and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was introduced: AN O~INANCE OF THE BOARD OF CO~SSION~S OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND (I~DERING THE IMPROVE~ENT OF A PORTION OF WEST- CHEST~ DRIVE;~DEFINING THE PORTION OF SAID STREET AS A SEPARATE DISTRICT; DECLARING THE PURPOSE TO ASSESS PART OF THE COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY AND OWNERS THEREOF; AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENG~ TO PREPARE AND FILE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. Commissioner Meadows moved that the above ordinance be adopted. Motion was seconded by ¢o~ssioner Porter; put to vote and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RE~OLb'flON OF' T~E BOARD OF COi~]~SIONER8 OF THE CiTY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFI- CATION8 FOR TH~ IMPrOVEMenT OF A PORTION OF ROSEDAI~ AVENUE DESIGNATED A8 DISTRICT # 109, IN THE CITY OF ~NIV- ERSITY PARK, TEXAS. C~w, t ssioner Porter moved that. the resolution be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Meadows; put to vote and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RESOLFTION ~. ~ THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY oF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING T~E PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE rm~OUg~T OF A PORTICE OF WESTCHESTER DRIVE, DESIG- NATED AS DISTRICT # 110, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS. Ccamissioner Meadows moved that the resolution be apprOVed. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Porter; put to vote and carried unamimously. There being no farther business to come before the O_m~,~ssion at this time, motion was duly made and seconded to adjourn. PASSED A~D APPROVED THIS THE SEVENTH DAY OF JANUARY, A. D. 1945. ATTEST: "~'.'~ , " 165 MINUTES OF A SP~EIAL ~EETING OF THE BOARD OF C~ISSIONERS OF' THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, 3800 ~-NIVERSITY BOULEVARD, SATUE)AY, DECEMBER 22, 19&5, AT 10:30 A. M. The Board of Cce~issioners of the City of University Park met in special session Saturday, December 22, 19A5, at 10:30 A. M. in the City Hall. Present were Mayor A. L. Slaughter, Com~issioners Ralph A. Porter and A. H. Meadows. Also present was~ City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Mayor Slaughter presented a proposed con- tract and agreement te be entered into betwesn the City of University Park and the City of D~l. las wherein the City of Dallas was given the right and privilege, at its o~n cost and exp~nse, to connect with the Certain sewers owned and controlled by the City of University Park, without cost to the City of University Park, as per con- tract dated November 28, 19&5. The agreement also set out that the City of University Park will permit, subject to its general rules and regulations individual connections to its water mains by owners of property within the corporate limits of the City of Dallas, where said City. of Dallas immediately adjoins the City of University Park. Reference is here made to the contract dated the 28th day of November, 19~5., which contract is hereby made a part of these minutes, commissioner Meadows moved that the mayor execute and the City Secretary attest the contract and that the original and appropriate copies be furnished the City of Dallas. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Porter;put to vote and' carried unam~mously. There being no further business to come before the meeting, it adjourned. PASSED AND APPNOVED THIS .THE SEVENTH DAY OF JANUARY, A. D. 19~6. CITY C~.F~K 166 MI~GTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PA~K, 3800 ~IUiV~I~ BOULEVARD, MOND AY, JANUARY ?, 19~6, AT ?: 30 P. M. The Board of Cmmmissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, January ?, 19~6, at ?:30 P. N. in the City Hall. Present were Mayor A. L. Slaughter and CommfsSioners Ralph A. Porter and A. H. Meadows. Also present were City Attorney Percy C. Fewsll; City Health Officer Edward P~ Looper; City Engineers Jack F. smith and Jack B. Kir~en and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The bids were then opened in connection with the improvement of Rosedale Avenue and are as follows: Uvalde Construction Company $ 527.80 Texas Bitulithic Company $ 5~5.00 The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSION,S OF THE CITY OF ~NIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING THE BID' OF UVALDE CON- STRUCTION C(MPANY AND AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PC~TION OF ROSEDALE AVENUE, DESIGNATED AS DISTRICT NO. 109. Commissioner Meadows moved that the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Commissioner Porter; put to vote and carried unanimously. Then the bids were. opened in connection with the improvement of Westchester Drive and are as follows: Uvalde Construction Ccmpany $ 678.25 Texas Bitulithic Company $ 699.~8 The following~ resolution was presented: -RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF ~IVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING THE B~) OF UVALDE CON- STRUCTIC~ COMPANY AND AWARDING. THE CONTRACT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF WESTCHESTER DRIVE, DESIGNATED AS DISTRICT NO. 110. Commissioner Porter moved that the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by C~,~,_ tssioner Porter; put to vote and carried unanimously. 167 The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION OF THE ~OARD OF CO~HISSION~S OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING THE CONTRACT AND BOND WITH THE UVALDE CONSTRUCTION CONPANY FOR IMPROVING A PORTION OF ROSEDALE AVENUE, DESIGNATED AS DISTRICT NO. 109 IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS. Commissioner Porter moved that the resolution be approved. ~otion was seconded by Commissioner Meadows; put to vote and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF CO~HISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING THE CONTRACT AND BOND WITH U~ALDE CONSTRUCTION CONPANY FOR IMPROVING A PORTION OF WESTCHESTER DRIVE, DESIGNATE) AS DISTRICT NO. llO, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS. Commissioner Meadows moved that the resolution be approved. Notion was seconded by Commissioner Porter; put to vote and carried unanS~ously. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF CO~MISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, AUTHORIZING, PLACING, NAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF STREET LIGHTS AT THE CORNERS C~ MILTON AVE- NUE AND CLEBURNE STREET; ROS~DALE AVENUE AND COIT ROAD AND DOUGLAS AVENUE AND GRASSMERE LANE. Commissioner Porter moved that the resolution be approved. Motion was seconded by C~t~ssioner Meadows; put to vote and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented an affidavit relative to the disability of D. C. Dalton, who was reported injured while building Haynie Avenue Extension bridge and Mr. Dalton's request that he be paid $150.~. The Counci~ discussed the matter at some length and' apparently were of the unamtmous opinion that the request should be denied. City Attorney Percy C. Fewell reported that all owners of property on Hyer Street, between Westchester Drive and Douglas Avenue, had agreed with him that Hyer Street should be paved and that they were ready to pa~ for their pro rata cost of such improvement. The City Clerk was instructed to keep in touch with these 165 property owners and. bring to a conclusion as soon as possible the completion of the work. Commissioner Meadows moved that the City Clerk be instructed to thank Mr. J. M. Bennett for his proposed plan relative to the development of Block 8 of University Park Estates Addition and that the City Commission go on record as not being in favor of the adoption of said plan. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Porter and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF C~SSIC~ERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PAF~, TEXAS, DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSEa~m~NT AGAINST THE PROPERTY AND THE O~S THEREOF ON R0~EDALE AVEN~E, BEING THE SOUTH ONE-HALF ONLY, CF SAID STREET FRCM THE EAST LINE OF LOT 8 IN BLOCK A'OF PROXIMO ADDITION TO THE WEST LINE OF LOT 10 IN BLOCK A OF SAID ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO..109, FOR A PART OF THE COST CF IMPROVING SAID STREET AND FIXING A TIME FOR THE HEARING OF THE OWNERS OR AGENTS OF SAID OWNERS OF SAID PROPERT~ CR ANY OTHER PERSONS INTERESTED IN SAID IM- PRCNEMENTS, AS PROVIDED BY ARTICLE l105-b, TITLE 28, REVISED CIVIL STATUTES OF TEXAS, BEING CHAPTER 106 OF THE AcTs OF THE kOth LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, AND THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, AND DIRECTING THE CITY SECRE- TARY TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND EXAMINING AND' APPROV- ING THE STATEMENT OR REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINER. R,. AND DECLARING AN ~U~.RGENCY. Commissioner Porter moved that the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner Meadows; put to vote and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSION, S OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVY- lNG AN ASSESS"~NT AGAINST THE PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF ON WESTcHESTER DRIVE~ BEING THE EAST ONE-HALF ONLY, OF SAID STREET FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF EMERSON STREET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE ALLEY SOUTH OF EMERSON STREET, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. '110, FOR A PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING SAID STREET AND FIXING A TIME FOR THE HEARING OF THE OWNERS OR AGENTS OF SAID OWNERS OF SAID PROPERTY OR ANY OTHER PERSONS INTERESTED IN SAID IMPROVEMENTS, AS PROVIDED BY ARTICLE llOS-b, TITLE 28, REVISED CIVIL STATUTES OF TEXAS, BEING CHAPTER 106 OF THE ACTS OF T~ &Otb LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, AND THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, AND DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND EXAMINING AND APPROVING THE STATEMENT OR REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER, AND DECLARING AN E~.~ENCY. 169 Commissioner Yeado~s moved that the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner Porter; put to vote and carried unanimously. The City Clerk then presented to the Commission a picture of an ornamenta~ street light and a proposal of D~llas Po~er & Light Company that such light be in- stalled at the corner of Haynie Avenue Extension and Turtle Creek Boulevard. The overall cost to the City to be $292.00, plus labor to be furnished by the City in di~ing a ditch for the la~ing of the conduit and the back-fill/rig of said ditch. Commissioner Yeadc~s moved that the City Clerk be instructed to contact the Dallas P~er & Light Compan~ and authorize the installation of said street light. Commissioner Porter seconded the motion which carried. The City Attorney explained to the Commission that Yr. Sam Lobello had been very helpful in assisting him collect the assessments against owners of property abutting. Preston Road on the west outside the corporate limits of this City in con- nection with the improvement of Preston Road d~ring the year 19~4. Whereupon, Commissioner Yeadows moved that the Ya~or and City Clerk be instructed to send Yr. Lobello the City's check in the sum of $200.00 offered as compensation for his assistance in this matter. The ~Otion was seconded by Ca~issioner Porter and carried uaa~mees~y. The following ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF A TRACT C~ UNPLATTED LAND BEING A PART OF THE JEFFERSON TILLEY SURVEY AND BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS: ON THE NORTH BT THE ALLEY SOUTH OF ROSEDALE AVENUE; ON THE EAST BY DURHAM STREET AND A TRACT OF LAND OWNED BT THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK USED FOR PARK PURPOSES; ON THE SOUTH BY UNIVF~SITY BOULEVARD AND ON THE WEST BY LOTS 23 AND 2~, IN BLOCK B, AND LOT 18, IN BLOCK A OF BERKLEY ADDITION. Commissioner Meadows moved that the ordinance be adopted; Commissioner Porter seconded the motion which carried u~imously. There being no further business to come before the Commission' motion was duly made and seconded to adjourn. ~ PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE TWENTY-FIRST DAY OF JANUARY, A. D. 1946. 171 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF Ca~SSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, NONDAY, JANUARY 21, 19&6, AT 7:30 P. N. The .Boar~ o~ Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, January Z1, 19&6, at 7:30 P. N. in the City Hall. Present were Mayor A. L. Slaughter and C~tssioners Ralph A. Porter and A. H. Meadows/ Also present were City Attorney Percy C. Fewell and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Nr. R. C. Thompson, 370& Greenbrier; J. H. Streckmama, 3632 Greenbrier; W. P. F,ulton, 360~ Greenbrier -and E. C. D®soby, 3725 Greenbrier, appeared and urged that the alley between Greenbrier and Caruth extending from Baltimore Drive to Thackeray Street be. improved with concrete paving. No one. appeared to protest the .improvement. The City Clerk explained that under date of January 10, a letter was sent to all the property owners, in which it was set out that'a public hearing would be held January 21, in connection with this improvement. After listening to all the above gentlemen, Commissioner Porter moved that the City Attorney be in- structed to prepare ma ordinance determining the necessity for and ordering the improvement of this alley.' This motion was seconded by Commissioner 'Meadows; put to vote and carried unanimously.~ . . Mr. Frank McNeny appeared and presented a tentative replat .of Varsity Village. The plat was given careful study and Mr. McNeny was advised that if S M U and Caruth should decide they desired to replat Varsity Village .that a meeting of the City Plan Commission would be called for the purpose of considering the pro- posed change. , Mr. and Mrs. Murff~ operators of a gravel pit' Just east of the gravel pit where garbage is disPosed of by the City, appeared and again-~proposed leasing a part of the land owned byI the City for the purpose 'of removing the gravel thereon. Mr. Murff-offere~d to pay the City 15 cents a yard for any and all gravel removed from City property and.stated that while his machinery was operating, they would load 172 the .City's'tr~cks for a charge of 15 cents a yard, provided that he .was permitted to have use of 50% or more of the gravel recovered from the land. He further offered to deliver anywhere within the corporate limits of University Park gravel removed from its own pits until the supply is exhausted, for a fee of $1.65 per square yard, provided deliveries Were accepted on~ da~es that he w,~s-operating trucksi and machinery. The City Clerk explained to the Commission that he had in mind stock pilin~ the gravel so. that the garbage trucks when returning, from the dump grounds could bring back a load of gravel and put in the alleys covered in their route and~ thus charge ~ each garbage driver with the responsibility of maintaining the alleys in his area." The Commission told Mr. Murff that his proposition would be taken under advisement. The City Clerk presented a letter dated January 17, '19~6, from H. E. Yarbrough, attahced, and copy of invoice, to Mr. Yarbrough from W. S. Crawford Company, contractor, showing that Mr. Yarbrough had paid Crawford $13,732.00 for certain paving on Centernary Street amd Pickwick Lane. Mr. Yarbrough's letter requested that the City re,mit at this time $1373.20 and stated that he had entered into a contract with~ Crawford for the construction of a bridge at Centenary-and Tulane and also at ~entwood and Rulane. After some discussion, Commissioner Meadows moved that th'e City reimburse Mr. YarbroUgh at this Time in the amount of $1373.20 and that he be advised that when the bridges and intersections (Just mentioned above) have been compTeted that the City pay one-tenth of that cost. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Porter and carried unanimously. The City Clerk explained to the ~ommission that Mr. Bell, Vice-President of the Uvalde Construction Company had requested confirmation in_writing that the City would pay one-tenth of the total cost of improving Marquette Street from Preston Road to Airlin® Road, excluding that part which has heretofore been improved with permanent paving. Commissioner Meadows moved that the City Clerk be authorized to convey to the Uvalde Construction~Company, W. S. Crawford Company, Or anyone, the policy of the City in paying 10% of the cost of the improvement of new streets, where 173 the work is done according to the plans and specifications and under the supervision of the City Engineer. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Porter; put to vote and carried unanimously. OertifiCate of Credit to Tax Roll No. 437 in the remount of $7.55 was presented and Commissioner Porter m6ved that the taXes be canceled; motion was seconded by Commissioner Meadows and carried unanimously. The City Cler~ next read the annual report of the Fire Department for the year ending December 31, 1945, which br~efly is as follows: 33 fires:in which a loss was incurred; 43 calls where no losses reported; 19 calls for automobiles on fire; 123 ,calls on grass fires; Total of 218 calls Total amount of insurance collected on losses - - - $25,127.61 The City Clerk discussed with the Commission the over-assessment of the property at ~109 Windsor Parkway as of January 1, 1937. The City Clerk was authorized to make an adjustment in connection with the 1945 assessment and, of course, future assessments to be based upon the correct square footage of the house. CO~mmissioner Meadows stated that it had been brought to his attention that a tr~fic hazard exists at the entrance to the YMCA house off of University .Boulevard due to cars b~ei~ng parked on each side of the entrance. A motion was made by Com- missioner Meadows; seconded by Commissioner Porter and ca,tied that the north side of University Boulevard from the fire station to approximately gO feet west of the entr~ce to the TMUA property be declared a fire zone and par. king prohibited in the area. There being no further business to come before the Co~,_~ssion, motion was duly made and seconded to adjourn. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE FOURTH DAY OF FE~{U.ARY, ~. D. 1946. 174 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, JANUARY '28, 19~6. AT' lO:O0 A.M. - - The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in special session Monday, January 28, 19~6, at 10:00 A. M. in the City Hall. Present were · Mayor A. L. Slaughter, Commissioner Ralph A. Porter,, Commissioner A. H. Meadows and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Mayor Slaughter stated that Mr. James K. Beach had ~alled to his attention an over-assessment levied against one Elbert Carr,~in connection with the property known as ~109 Windsor Parkway, for the years 1937 through 1945 inclusive. After con- siderable discussion, the follOWing resolution was presented: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF CC~MISSIONERS OF THE cITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, AUTHORIZING TAX ADJUSTMENT TO EL~RT CARR. Commissioner Porter moved that the resolution be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Meadows; put to vote and carried unanimously. Commissioner Meadows ~scussed with the Commission ~the desirability of installing a street light on the south side of Lovers Lane in curtis Park immediately in front of the center entrance of the University Park Grade School. Whereupon, the following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSION~2~S OF THE CITY OF' UNIVERSITY PARK, AUTHORIZING PLACING, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF A STREET LIGHT IN CURTIS PARK IMMEDIATELY OPPOSITE THE CENTER ENTRANCE TO THE UNIVERSITY PARK GRADE SCHOOL. Commissioner Meadows moved that the resolution be approved; Commissi6ner Porter seconded the motion which carried. The Board agatn~discussed the advisability of extending Dublin Street from Dyer Street to. MoFarlln Boulevard ar~ it was decided that Lot 19, Block 3 of University Hill West Addition, which had been purchased for the purpose of moving thereon the house presently located on Lot 7, Block 1 of this Addition, being sold since it did 175 not seem practica~ to move the'house from Lot 7, Block 1 and the condemnation of salad lot for the purpose of opening Dublin Street through that block. Whereupon, Commissioner ~eadows moved that Commissioner Porter be instructed to sell Lot 19, Block 3, University Hill. West Addition for the best avaLlable price. This motion was seconded by ~or Slaughter and carried. There being n° further business to come before the Comission, motion was made and seconded to adjourn. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE FOURTH DAY OF FEB~UAP~Y, A. D. 19A6'. duly NAY(~ 176 177 MINUTES OF A REGULAR ~ETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, FEBRUARY &, 19&6, AT 7:30 P. M The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, February &, 19&6, at 7:30 P. M. in the City Hall. Present were Mayor A. L. Slaughter and C~tssioners Ralph A. Porter and A. H. Meadows. Also present were City Attorney Percy C. Feweil; City Engineer Jack F. Smith; Fire Chief I. C. Sharpe and City Clerk.Ralph E.. Hamman. Mr. Willard $. Conlon appeared to explain furSher to the Mayor. and Com- missioners his vocation as Industrial Engineer. He proposed to make a comprehensive su~¢ey of each'and every department~ cf this 'City over a period of the next 90 days for a consideration cf $1000~ After discussing the matter for appro~Amately an hour, he was advised that the governing body wotfkd take 'under eonsideration his proposal. Chief Sharpe appeared and pointed out to the Mayor and Commissioners that the American La France fire truck is approximately 21 years old and that the Peter Pirch fire truck has never been satisfactory, due to the lack of sufficient horse power and recommended to the Commission that this property be disposed of and that the City purchase two new late model 750 gallon pumpers. After considerable dis- cussion, C ~o~ 4ssioner Meadows moved that the City Secretary be instructed to investi- gate thoroughly all possibilities of the City acquiring from the Federal Government the eqAipment needed. The City Secretary is to report bakc to the Commission his findings within a week. Commisstoner Porter seconded the motion which carried. Chief Sharpe then requested of the Mayor. and Co~m~,~4ssioners that the Fire Department be furnished a four-door sedan to be used by the Chief And Assistant Chief, .as well as first aid personnel. After a thorough discussion, Commissioner Porter moved that the budget be amended and that an additional four-4oor car be purchased for the use of the Fire Department. This motion was' seconded by Commissioner Meadows; put to v~e and carried.unanimously. Mr. E. L. Meyers, ConsultingI Engineer' appe~ared and presented plans and specifications for the improvement of ~Hillcrest Avenue-from Southwestern Boulevard north to NOrthwest Highway; said plans and specifications having been prepared pur- ~ suant ~o action' taken by the governing body August 20, 19~5, and recorded on Page 12~, Volume 3 of the Minutes, supplementing the. ordering of the improvement of this street by the ~Board of Commissioners, December 18, 19~4, designated as District No. 98 recorded Page 381, Volume ~ of the Ordinance Records. After considerable dis- ~ cussio~ Commissioner Meadows moved that Mr. Meyers' plans and specifications be accepted and filed for future reference but that ne action be taken at this' time. ~ This motion was seconded by Commissioner Porter and carried. Co~misSioner Porter discussed the lack of a sidewalk at the corner of Rosedale Avenue and WiLlard Street. The City Clerk was instructed to exert every effort possible to get this sidewalk constructed and if not successful to prepare an ordinance ordering the sidewalk constructed. . The City Clerk then presented the recommendation of Captain Warnack and Chief Trammell that traffic signal lights be located on Douglas Avenue at the in'er- sections of University Boulevard and Lovers Lane; also that such a light be installe~ at the intersection of Southwestern Boulevard and Preston Road. After considerable discussion, Commissioner Porter moved that the purchase and installation of these traffic sig hal lights be taken under consideration and that stop signs be immediately placed on Lovers Lane on the east and west side of Douglas and. on Douglas Avenue on the north and south sides of University Boulevard. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Meadows and carried. Commissioner Meadows then discussed with the ¢ommlssion the need for a larger water passage under Southwestern Boulevard and moved that the City Clerk be instructed to investigate the cost of a bridge, culvert, pipes or etc., that would be sufficient in size to be adequate. T~is motion was seconded by Commissioner Perter~ and carried. 179 Commissioner Porter then discussed with the Mayor and Commissioner Meadows the ~equest~ of Mr. E. A. Brackney that Glenwick Lane from Lomo Alto west be improved. The City Engineer w~s instructed to discuss with the proper officials of Dallas the improvement of Lomo A~to from Glenwick Lane norbh to Lovers Lane. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITT PARK, TEXAS, CLOSING HEARING ON DISTRICT NO. 109 Commissioner Meadows moved that the resolUtion be approved; motion was seconded by C~...issioner Porter; put to~ vote and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONerS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE PAY- MENT OF A PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF ROS~DALE ~ AVENIE, DESIGNATED AS DISTRICT NO. 109, IN THE CITY OF UNIVER- SITY PARK, TEXAS. Cemmissioner Meadows moved that the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Cemmissioner Porter; put to vote and carried unanimously. ~The following resolution was presented: RESC~UTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, CLOSING HEARING ON DISTRICT NO. 110 Commissioner Meadows moved that the ~esolution be approved;~ motion was seconded by Commissioner Porter; put to vote and carried unamfmously.. The following ordinance was introduced: , AN ORDYNANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIOneRS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE PAY- MENT OF A PART OF THE COST C~ IMPROVING A PORTION OF WEST- CHESTER DRIVE, DESIGNATED AS DISTRICT NO. 110, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS. Co~w.!~ssioner Meadows moved that the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner Porter; put to vote and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was i~atroduced: AN C~DINAN~E HELEASING A CERTAIN PAVING LIEN AND DEBT ARISING OUT OF THE PAVING OF ARMSTRONG BOULEVAF~. seconded Commissioner Porter moved that the ordinance be adopted; motion was by C~mm~ssioner Meadows; put to vote and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANCE FINDING, ~F~CLARING AND CERTIFYING THE RESULTS OF AN ELECTION HElD THE TWENTY-SIXTH DAY OF JANUARY, 19&6, TO DETE~/Ik~ "SHALL THE CHARTER REPORTED TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, ON THE TWENTY-EIGHTH DAY OF NO~, 19&5, BY THE CHARTER COMMI&~ION ~WHICH WAS DULY APPOINTED ON THE ELEVENTH DAY OF JUNE, 19~5, AND PREPARED SAID CHARTER, HE ADOPTED AS THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, AS CONTEMPLATED AND AUTHORIZED BY ~E CONSTITUTION A~D LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, INCLUDING CHAPTER 147, ACTS OF 1913, REGULAR SESSION "? Commissioner Porter moved that the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Comm~ ssioner Meadows; put to vote and carried unanimously. Cancelation of Tax Certificates Nos. ~38, ~39, 440 and 441 was next pre- sented and Commissioner Porter ~oved that the taxes represented on said certificates be removed from the tax rolls. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Meadows; put to vote and carried. The following ordinance was introduced: ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC AND THE PARKING OF VEHICLES UPON THE CAMPUS AND GROUNDS OF SOUTHERN METHCDIST UNIVER- SITY AND OTHER PRIVATELY OWNED PROPERTY USED BY THE PUBLI~; AND ELSEWHERE; PROVIDING FOR ALLOCATION, DESIGNATION AND MARKING OF PARKING STALLS AND PARKING LANES; PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; FIXING PENALTIES F(R FAILURE TO OBEY NOTICE ASD MAKING OWNER RESPONSIBLE FGR ILLEGAL PARKING. Commissioner Porter moved that the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Connissioner Meadows;. put to vote and carried unanimously. Commissioner Meadows moved that the City Secretary be instructed to contact the Uvalde Construction and ascertain if the Uvalde Construction Compan~ would agree to sell to the City the paving certificates created through the ordering of Pickwick Lane paved from Baltimore Drive to Southwestern Boulevard at a discount of not less 181 than 25% of the total cost of the paving. Motion was seconded by Cemmissioner Porter; put to vote and carried. Whereupon, the following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING THE BID OF UVALDE CON- STRUCTION COMPANY AND AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE PROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF PICKWICK LANE, DESIGNATED AS DISTRICT NO. 106. Commissioner Meadows moved that the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Commissioner Porter; put to vote and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: ~ESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIV~SITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING THE CONTRACT 'WITH UVALDE CONSTRUCTION C(MPANY F~R IMPROVING A PORTION OF PICKWICK LANE, DESIGNATED AS DISTRICT NO. 106, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS. Commissioner Meadows moved that the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by C~mlssioner Porter; put to vote and carried unamimously. The City Secretary was instructed to refrain from delivering either of the two preceding resolutions to the Uvalde Construction Company until an agreement had been reached in writing relative to the company's willingness to sell to this City the paving certificates at a discount of at least 25% of the total cOst of the paving. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, AUTHORIZING PLACING, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF A STREET LIGHT AT THE CORNER OF AMHERST STREET AND LOMO ALTO DRIVE. C~.mfssioner Porter moved that the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Commissioner Meadows; put to vote and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was introduced: AN C~DINANCE. OF THE BOARD OF CO~ISSIONERS OF TME CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, DETER~NING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE IMPROVEmeNT OF A PORTION OF LOVERS LANE; DE- FINING THE PORTION OF SAID ~T~W~T AS A SEPARATE DISTRICT; DECLARING THE PURPOSE TO ASSESS PART OF THE COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROFERTY AND O~N~S THEREOF; AND DI~CTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. seconded Commissioner Meadows moved that the ordinance be adopted; motion was by Commissioner Porter; put to vote and carried unam~_mously. The following ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANCE CF THE BOARD OF CO~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO ~ING ALL MOTOR V~HICLES MOVING NORTH AND SOUTH ON DOUGLAS AVENUE TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CRO~S THE INTERSECTION CF UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, A~D PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. Commissioner Porter moved that the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Comtssioner Meadows; put to vote and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF U~iVERSITY PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO ~ING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING EAST AND WEST ON LOVERS LANE TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE. INTER- SECTION OF DOUGLA~ AVENUE, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. Commissioner Meadows moved that the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner Porter; put to vote and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST THE PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF ON PICKWICK LANE FROM THE SO~TH LINE OF THE PERMANENT PAVEMENT ON SC~TH~STERN BOULEVARD TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE PERMANENT PAVEMENT ON BRYN MAWR DRIVE, KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 106, IN THE CITY CF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FOR A PART OF THE COST CF IMPROVING SAID STREET, AND FIXING A TIME FOR THE HEARING OF THE OWNERS OF SA~) PROPERTY OR CF ANY OTHER P~SONS INTER- ESTED IN SAID IMPROVEMENTS, AS PROVIDED BY ARTICLE l105-b, TITLE 28, REVISED CIVIL STATUTES OF TEXAS, BEING CHAPTER 106 OF THE ACTS OF THE &Oth LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, AND THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, AND DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND EXAMIN- ING AND APPROVING THE STATEMENT OR REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER, AND DECLARING AN EMERG~CY. Commissioner Porter moved that the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner Meadows; put to vote and carrie~ unanimously. 183 The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISS'IONERS OF THE cITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING THE PLANS AND SP~EIFI- CATIONS FOR THE IMPROV~NT OF-A PORTION OF MILTON AVENUE, DESIGNATED AS DISTRICT NO. 107, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEX~S.~ ~ CommissiOner Porter moved that the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Coam~issioner'Me~dows; put to vote and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTIC~ OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFI- CATIONS FOR'THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF DANIELS AVENUE DESIGNATED AS DISTRICT NO. 108, IN THE CITY OF UNIV~SITY Commissi6ner Meadows moved that the resolution be 'approved; motion was seconded by Co ~mmAssioner Porter; 'put to vote and ~carried unanimously. There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, motion was duly made and seconded to adjourn. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE EIGHTE?~TH DAY OF FEBRUARY. A. D. 19&6. ATTEST: ×~?..?~' .~ / CITY CLERK MI~/~$ OF A RE(~LAR MEETIHO OF ~ BO~ OF C~SI~ OF T~ CITZ OF ~~ p~, ~ ~I~I~ ~~, ~AY, T~ ~ ~ C~ssione~ of the City ~ U~versit~ P~ ~t ~ re~ sessi~ ~d~, Febm~ 18, 19~, at 7:~ P. M. ~ the City ~. P~se~ we~ ~ P~ T~ ~ A. Po~er ~ Oi~y ~o~ey Per~y M~. He~ A. A~er, ~ ~~; ~s. J. ~. ~, ~15 famil~ at 4511 F~erson were carrying ca a business and requested that the City take action against the Licheasteins for violating the seining Iaws. Ocemissi~er Per,er requested ~he City Attorney ~e prepare a cmnplaint to be filed by Lt. Xeene should he find that the accusation against the Liche~t~ins was correct. The above people were prce~sed that immediate action wc~mld be taken. Seals bids were reeeived fr~n the Texas ~itulithic ¢~pan~ and the Uvalde Construction Ccmpa~F pursuant to legal adve~isements ordered by the governing b~ of the City that ce~aim streets would be paved from the end of the present paving east t~ Coif Road. Also the bid: of W. S. Crawford in connection with the cmstruc- tim ~fa bridge at Tulane.~nd Southwestern Blvds., was presented. In view of the lack of a quorum, nose of the above bids was opened 'and the meeting'recessed to ~eet on call at which tiae the bids will be opened and given consideration. The meeting adjourned. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS ~ 2~h DAY 'OF FEHHUAR2', A, D. 19&6. 185 MINUTES (F A RE(~SSED ~rING OF T~ BO~ OF ~ ~ ~ C~si~s of the Ci~ of University ~ A. L. sla~hter; C~sioae~ R~ A. Po~er; 0~-~oner A. Cit~ Clerk ~ph E. ~e fo~g o~ce ~a C~s~oner Po~r ~ved that t~ ~~ce ~ ad°p~; ~ti~ was s~on~d by C~ssi~er ~~; ~t to v~e ~d c~ ~~s~. ' ~e fo~~ notice of ge~ election was C~ss~ner ~s ~v~ t~t the City C~rk ~iee p~s~d ~ t~ city's offic~ ~bli~tion ~d that t~ ~r ~er of co~es ~ ~d t~o~ the City ~ acco~ ~th~ ~r~ ~s of Te~. ~s .~ti~ was aeco~ed by C~ssi~er Po~er; ~to vo~ ~d c~r~d ~~~. ~ ~ity Clerk ~se~ ata~.ents fr~ W. G. C~ J~ 9, ~, 25 ~ 31 ~ eo~eti~ with ~ter ~d ~r l~es ~ U~rsitF He~s. The ata~nta reque~ed ~ent to W. G. t~ a~ga~ ~o~ ~ $1~15.&6 ~d h~ ~ ap~oved ~ to cordless by the City ~~r. C~ssioner ~~ ~ved ~at t~ City Clerk be inst~ct~ to ~~ata ~ suited ~ ~s ~ of the Water De~nt ~d 186 oharged t~ the p~per accost., Cm~ssioaer Porter seconded the motion, which carried ~x~ly. There hein~ no fUr~he~ business to e~me-befm'e the Cca~ission at t~is time, aotioa was ~ made and seconded to recess to meet ~ eall. AND ~V'~ THIS THE ~O~TH DAY ~ MAI~H, Ao Do 19&6. 187 CITY H.~A~? 3800 ~IVERSITY BOULEVARD, MOE)AY, MA~H &, 1%6, AT 7.30 ?. ~. The Board of Cce~aissioners of the City of UniverSity. Park met in regular session Monday, ~ ~, l~&, at 7:30 P. M., in the Auditorium of the City Hn11. Present were Ma~or A. L. Slaughter, Ccaeaissioner Ralph A. Porter, Ccem~tssicaer A. H. Meadows, City ~ineer Jack F. Smith, City Attormey Percy C. Fewell and City Clerk Ralph E. ~aan. The Ma~or called the meeting to order and the folloeing people ap~ and urged that a storm 'sewer be comstracted northeast of Caruth Park and Lake to prevent flood damage to hames in that area: Fowler Roberts Miss Lois Langren Fred Hoensoheidt Llo~! Meaeeramith J. . Aadereon 3300 Carwth Blvd 330~ Caruth Slvd ~301 Caruth Blvd 331 Caruth Blvd 3305 Ca ruth Blvd 3309 Caruth Blvd. Maker Slaughter e?plained to the above gentlemen t~st the governing bod~ had been giving considerable thm.~ght to the problem and presented to the gentleman plane and 8pecificatiorm prepared by E, L. M~ers, which had only been oomplsted for a few da~so After considerable discussion, the following resolutAon was presented: RESOLUTION ORDerING ADVERTIS~MSNT FOR BIDS ON CONSTRUCTION OF THE OAP/PrH BRANCH ST(~M SEWER AND PUBLICATI(H~ OF NoTIC~ OF INTENTICI~ TO 'ISSUE TIME WARRANTS.NOT TO EXCEED $75,000.00 IN PAYIff~IT OF ALL OR A PART OF THE COST THEREOF; .DETE~G INSTRUCTIONS TO HE F~tNISH~) BIDDERS AND CALLING A SP~IAL Co,,,tssioaer Meadow~ moved that the resolution be approved; the motimu was seconded by Commissioner Porter; put to vote and carried unanimous~. Mr. W. C. Hudgins, owner of the Country Club Pharmacy at the corner of Normand~ Avenue and Preston Ro~d, and Mr. Julius Purlin, caner of the building at the Corner of High School Drive and Binkl~, appeared and urged that Paragraph ~ of 188 · ~ectien 10 of the Zcaing Ordinance adopted the 18th da~ of September, 19~0, be amended so that the Board of Adjustment, acting within the scopr of its authority ? aa fixed by the-Statutee~ be authorized to grant exceptions, when in their opinion consistent~ for the remodeling or rebuilding of stores classed as a nc~-eonfor~tng use at the time of the passage of the ordinance Just referred to. After consider- able discussion, the following ordinance was introduced: AN O~DINANCE AMENDING SEOTI0~ 10 3UB-$~CTION A, PARA~AP~ & OF TEE Z~ffNO O~INANC~ PASm~ A~ APP~O~ T~E EIO~ DAY OF SEPTEMEm 1%0 AS PRESE~TL~ EFFECTIVE. ¢~-~ssioner Porter moved that the ordinance be adopted; motica was seconded by Oo~atoner Meadows; put to vote and carried unarmed. App~~el~ 30 peolfl, e reaidiag en Lovers Lane in the ~ and ~ blocks appeared t~ a~tend the publio hearing which had bern advertised for this s~eting rela- tive to the ~han~ ia seeing of the area bomlded o~ the north by Lovers I~1 on the east by Westcheste~ Drive~ on the south by ~er Street and on the west by Douglas Aven~. Ail of the people presen~ urged that the present olassificat'ion as a duplex area not be changed; No one wes present ~o insist that an~ change be sade. Where- upen the following, resolutien was submitted: C~-~-wioner Porte~ ~oved tha~ the resolution be approved; Ccesaissioner Meadows seconded this ~otton; which was pu~ to vote and carrie~ una~usly. A public hea~ing was then held in connection with the improvemnt of Pickwick Lane frem the south llne of the permanent paving oa Southwestern Boulevard seuth to the north lime of the peres _-~nt pavement on Bryn Mawr Drive to be known as District No. 10$. Aa attormey r~preaemting Miss Teresa Maazie, owner of Let 1, Block ~2, Universit~ ~eights Addition, appeared and protested, stating that his client objected to the improvement prineipally because of the price. No ~ne else 189 appeared. &fte~ caref%L1 discussim, the followir~ ~esolu%ion ~~ON OF T~ BO~ ~ CO~SI~ .OF T~ CITY NO. 1~. C~es~one~ Me~s ~v~ that ~e resolu~i~ ~ a~ed; %he m~ion ~s e~o. aed by O~sKon~ Po~er; ~ ~ vote ~ O~IN~ ~ T~ B~ OF CO~SSI~S OF T~ ~ ~~Y P~ T~ ~N~ ~ ~S~~ FOR T~ PA~ OF A ~ ~ T~ ~T ~ ~~ A C~es~one~ P~r ~v~ that the o~c~ ~ adoptea; t~ ~ot ion ~s secmded b~ O~si~ner ~s; ~t to vote ~ c~ed ~~. ~d~ ~e o~ned ~ ~ec%~on ~th the ~ ~tted ~~ ~ ~ ~cati~ ~d s~d bids we~ ~ fo~o~= Te~ ~t~t~e G~ $ ~1~.1~ ~e~n~ the foX.nE resol~on,~ ~sen~ed= ~=~ON OF ~ ~ OF C~ISSlO~ ~~I~ P~, ~, ~~N~ ~E B~ ~ ~ CON- ~CTI~ CO~ ~D AI~{G T~ CO~CT ~ T~ ~~ ~ A ~ION ~ ~LT~ A~, D~IGNA~ ~ D~~ NO. ~. C~s~e~ ~s ~ved t~t the ~s~i~ ~ app~v~; t~ ~tion ~s seconded by C~-sione~ ~o~e~; ~t to v~e ~ ~ o~d ~ eo~ectt~ ~%h t~ ~w~nt of D~ie~ A~nue, ~ch ~ bsen s~tted su~equ~ to leE~ a~e~fs~nt th~for. Said bids follows: s~onded by C~ssio~r ~ead~s; ~t to v~ ~ ca.ed ~~~. C~aei~e~ seoon~d by C~s~one~ Po~ ~ to vote ~ ~ed ~~, ~e fo~~ ~molu~on ~L~ OF OF ~~I~ ~~ O~ssio~ The ~ ~IN~ OF OF ~ ~T~ A~ ~ T~ E~ ~ OF T~ ~ PA~- ~ T~ ~h ~~T~ ~ ~ M~I~ OF:S~ ~O ~ ~NIMO ~ ~~{O THE ~A~ C~s~eu,~~ ~v~ s~onded by O~i~r P~ ~t ~ v~ ~d ~~ ~~s~. 191 0emalesioner Porter moved that the ordinance be adopted; the motion was seconded by Cce~iesioner Meadows; put to vote and carried The Oity Clerk preeembed letters from ~eptune Meter sell the City ~/8 ~etere without connections in amounts of 500 for $11.~ each and in the amounte of 1000 for &lO,OS each and a letter from Hereey Manufacturing Company setting out that they would not consider b~ie for more than 500 metere and that the price on same would be $11'~ each. However, the City Attorney ruled that because of the lack of an official publication in the newspaper, consideration could not be given to the Purchase of meters, therefore, no action was taken. The following resolution was presented: ~ESOLUTION APPROVINa THE COh~OT WITH W. S. CRAWFC~D CC~PANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BRID~ AT THE INT ER- SE~TI~ OF SO~rHWEST~ ~0~LEVA~ WIT~ TULA~E ~BO~LEVARD. oc~iesioner Meadows moved that the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Ccemieeioner Porter; put to vote and carried unanimously. The' follmdn~ resolu%ion was presented: ~OLWION A~~G S~I~CATI~ ~R A ~ T~ CI~ ~~ ~ ~~E F~ S~ C~s~er ~~ ~ %ha% ~e ~solu%ion ~ a~~; motion w~ by C~ssioner P~r; p~ to vcte ~d c~i~ ~~. i92 Mr. R. C. Thca~eca, 3~ Greenbrier, appeared, and urged that the City diately order the improve~eat of the -alley running east and west ~ ?hackera~ Street to Baltimore Drive, between Qreenbrier Drive and Caruth Boulevard. ~here- upon the following ordinance was introduced: AN O~DINANCE FI~DINQ AND DETERMINI~ T~ NECESSITY CF IMPa0VING T~E ~T.T~y IN ~LOCKS 17 AND 28, CF BEIGES ADDITION A~30~DEE[NG T~ IMPROi~MENT OF SAID ALIA"/ A~D PI%O¥IDII~ FCR T~IE A~~I~T OF BEI~FIT$. Cca~issicaer Porter moved that the ordinance be ad,ted; the motion was seconded by Ccemissioner Meadows; put to vote and carried u~nt~oual~. The following resolutica was presented: ~O~C~ OF ?~ S OA~ OF CO~tSSlON~S OF T~ SP~CIFICATXO~ FOR T~ ~P~0V~T OF T~ ~ IN D~X~AT~ A~ D~TRICT ~0. 112~ IN T~E CXT~ CF 'Cce~isaicaer Meadows ~oved that the reeolutica be approved; ~otica seconded by Cc~atssicaer Porter; put to vote amd ~l-ied 'unaai~uelj. The felleeing c~inance was introduced: A~ O~I~A~g R~I~ASI~ A CE~TA~ PAVING IJ~ A~ DEBT ARISING OFT CF T~ PAVING OF ~ ROAD. Cce~tsaloner Meadows ~oved that the ordinance be adopted; the tactics wa~ seconded by Ceaeaisaloner Porter; p~t to vote and carried u~mi~ously. A ~p~le~ntal coatraet ex~euted by the City Manage~ of Dallas was presented which coatract authorized the City of Dall~ to connect individual houses within the corporate limits of the City of Dallas with certain water a~d sewer limes owned by the City of .University Park. A~er Careful ccasideratioa, Ccemis~o~r Meedow~ moved the adoptica of the ~up~le~atal contract and agr~a~at and that t~ Maj~ be instr~eted to e~ute the doe~emt for aM ca behalf of the City of Uatveraity Park. This ~otic~ was ~seco~ed by Ccemi~sic~r Po~'ter and c~d unanimously. Dr. E. P. ~eeper appeared and presented a written report o. ovezdn__~ the ~onth of ~e .br~ary, 19~6. The City Clerk ~_,cuased with the Ccami~ion the fact 193 that the War Assets Corporation would offer, for sale in the next few da~s at Fort ~ Okla., several huadred truek~. Xt was the unanimous decisica that the Ma~o~ and the City Clerk inspect these trucks in ~ effort to fin~ ~ach needed equipment for this City. The City Clerk explained to the City Cm~ssion that Wm. Eberens had temdered his resignation to the City for the purpose of entering bueiness for hi~- self. After ec~e discus~ica a motion was erode by Cce~issioner Porter; seconded by Ccae~tsaioner Meadc~s~ that the City Clerk discuss with Mr.. Kinsey the compensation of Mr. ~berenz end Mr. Joe Ueckert and .that if in Mr. Xin~ey!s 9pinica it was desired to increase the compensation of these two gentle~an frc~ $1.10 aa hour to $1.2~ an hour that the City Clerk be instructed to do There being no further basiness to cc~e before the Commies[ ca, tactics was d~ made and seconded to adjourn. PASS~ A~D APPrOVeD T~I$ ?~E FL~ST DAY OF AP~., A. D. //// it'/// /' / 194 The Mayor and Ccemissioners due to circumstances over which they had no c~ntrol were not permitted to attend this regular meeting. The City Secretary Ralph E. Ham~an was present to explain to any who might appear that there would not be a ~eeting held. Mr. Busby, Manager of the AmeriCan-LaFrance Fire Engine C~npany and Mr. Long, a representative cg the Fire Engine Department of the Mack Truck Company, appeared and requested certain information in connection with the City's legal ad- vertiseaen~ now appearing in the official publication relative to the accepting of bide for a fi~e truck at its next regular ~eeting, April 1, 1946. The following gentlemen appeared and requested information relative to the progress being made on the storm sewer from Airline Road to Southwestern Boulevard, which will relieve flood conditions on Colgate, Car~th and Hillcr~st Avenue: Ray Beai, 330~ Caruth Boulevard J. S. Hanna, 3308 Caruth Soulevard 3313 Caruth Boulevard Fowler Roberts, 3300 Caruth Boulevard F. W. Allen, 3317 Caruth Boulevard Loyd Meeseraaith, 3305 Caruth Boulevard Mr. Egaont Smith with the Neptune Meter Company appeared to ascertain the Cce~ission'e action relative to legal notice that the C,,-~ssion would receive bide relative to the purchase of from 500 to 1000 5/8 water meters. Mr. Neblet, the proper~y owner in the ~AOO block of Lovers Lane, appeared to ascertain what progress, if any, was being made in connection with the paving of Lovers Lane frua Douglas wes% to the Cotton Belt Railroad. PA~SED AND APPROgED THIS THE FIRST DAY OF APRIL, A. D. 195 ~S OF A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CO6~g/SSIONERS O~ TPE CITY (F UNIMESITY ?Al~K HELD AT'TEN O'CL0~K A. D., ON THE TWENTT-THED DA! OF MA~I~, 19&6. A special meeting 'of the Board of Cc~ssioners of the City of University Park has been dul,v called and assembled with all members present. : There was presented the three statements from W. -a. Cullum & Company; one bearing date of the 8th d~y of February 1926 in the amount of $A33'.6~; the second bearing date Februa~ 11, 19&& in the amount of $All. 62 and the third dated the twenty-fifth da~ of Februa~j 19&6 in the amount of $308.96. The Ccemission having considered such statements and being of the opinion that they should be paid, Ralph A. Porter made a motion that the City Clerk and Ma~or be authorized, empowered and instructed to forthwith pa~ W. G. Cullum & Company the sum of $1,156.25. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Meadows and carried with the unanimous, affirm- ative vote of all three members of the commission. The meeting then adjourned. ATTEST~ ..~ I96 ~S OF A SF~:IAL H~TING OF THE BOARD OF CO~ISSIONER$ OF THE CITY OF UNITERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE ~AYOR'S OFFIC~ ~ONDA~, M~OH 25, AT 9:30 A. u. The Board o~ C~ssioners of the 0ity of University Park met in special session Monday, Marsh 25, at 9:30 A. M. in the Ma~o~ts office. P~esent were Mayor A. L. 81aughter,~ Co-.,~_ssioner Halph A. Po~er, Commissioner A. H. Meadows and City Clenk Ralph E. Hamman. The .following resol~foion was presented: ~0LUTION CF TH~ BOARD OF CO~MISSIONERS OF TH~ CIT~ OF UNIVERSIT! PARK~ TEXAS, ACk,TING THE RESIGNATION OF PENNY C. FE~ELL AS CITY ATT(RNEY AND APPOINTING H. BASOC~ THOMAS, JR., AS CITY ATTORNEY OF THE CITf OF UNfVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, AND FIXING HIS SALARY. ComazLssioner Po~ar moved that the resolution be approved; the motion was seconded by C~ssioner Meadows; put to vote and carried unanimously. In keeping with action recorded in Vol. 3, Page 175 of the Minutes of the Board of C~missioners at a special ~eeting Monday, January 28, 19&6, the following resolution was presented.. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE CF LOT 19, BI/~K 3 OF t~T/FEHSITT HILL WEST TO C~LTON J. FINOHER. C~missioner Meadows moved that the resolution be approved; the motion was seconded by Coemissioner Porter; put to The City Clerk then discussed at this time a 5~ inch storm sewer from to the south line to be connected with north and south from the ~_~3ey north of from Blocks 59, 58 and 22 in University vote and carried unanimously. with the Commission the desirability of la~ing the nor%h line of Colgate acrQss said street the s~orm sewer heretofore installed numing Marquette and to carry flo~d waters south Heights Addition. Co~si°ner Porter moved that the City Clerk be instructed to contract with the Uvalde COnstruction Compan~ for t~e construction of this storm sewer on a cost plus 10% basis; estimated ~st to be between $500 and $600. This mo~ion-was seconded by Ma~or Slaughter; put to vote and carried unanimously. There being no fu~her business, the meeting adjourned. AND ~ T~IS THE FIRST DAY OF APRIL, A. 197 MINUTES ~F A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY C~ UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE AUDITORIUM OF THE CITY ,.~, 3800 ~NIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, APRIL 1, 19~6, AT 7.30 P. M. The Board of Cceanissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, April 1, 19A6, a% ?:30 P. M., in the City HaJ/ Auditorium. Present were Mayor Slaughter, Commissioners Ral;h A. Porter and A. H. Meadows. Also present were City Attorney H. Bascom Thomas; City Engineer Jack F. Smith; City Health Officer Edward P. Leaper and City Secretary Ralph E. Hannah. Mayor Slaughter called the meeting to order and a public hearing was held in connection with the imNrovement of Milton Avenue from the east line of the present permanent paving east to 0oit Road, known as District No. 107. The following people appea~d: Mr. G. R. Moore, representing Hazel P. Dees, owner of Lot ?, Block 5, Summit Lawn Addition; Mrs. E. B. Berry, owner of Lot 6, Block 5, Summit Lawn Addition; T. E. Albritton, owner of Lot ~, Block 5,_Sue~it Lawn. Additi~o.n; R. E. Whiteley~ owner of Lot 8, Block 2~ ~u~t Lawn Addition, Mrs. Gene $. Springfield, owner of Lot 5, Blo~_.k 2, Suamit .Lawn Addition; G. W. Wilkins, Qwner of Lots ? & 8, Block 2, ~umait Lawn Addition. Mr. Geo. R. Moore stated that he wa~ spokesman opposing the improvement. After considerable discussion, Mr. Moore, Mr. Albritton and Mr. Whiteley were appar- ently the only ones present that were not of the opinion that the improvement should proceed. However, after these people refused to consent to the improvement at this time, Cc~ssioner Porter moved that the hearing be recessed until Monday, April 15; motion was seconded by Commissioner Meadows; Fat to vote and carried unanimously. A public hearing was then held in connection with the improvement of Daniels Avenue from the east line of the present permanent paving east to Coit Road to be known as District No. 108. No one appeared to protest this improveme~t, where- upon, the following resolution was presented.' RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF CC~ISSIONE~S OF THE CITY (F UNIVEP~SITY PARK, TE. YAS, CLOSING THE HEARING ON DISTRICT NO. 108 198 Cm~ssioner t~eadows moved that the resolution be approved; the mot, ion was seconded by Comedssioner Porter; ~ut to vote and carTted unanimously. The followin~ ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANC~ OF THE BOARD OF COmmISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITT PARK, TEXAS, LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE PAYMENT CF A PART OF THE COST CF IMPHC~ING A PORTION OF DANIELS AVEN~E, DE3IGNATED, AS DISTRICT NO. 108, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS o Commissioner'Porter moved that the ordinance be adopted; the motion was seconded by Cos~ission~r Meadows; put to vote and carried unanimously. Mr. Wall, Mr. C. H: Dollason and Mr. Harry Roberts appeared and urged that the alley intersecting Block G of Armstrong Fai~ Addition be paved with concrete. They presented a petiti~ which had been signed by the majority of the property owners in the block in which it was agreed that they would contribute $1.00 per foo~ toward the expense. Co~aissioner Meadows moved that the following ordinance be adopted: AN O~DINANC~ FINDING AND DETERMINING THE N~SSITT OF IMP~VIN~ THE a~.~ ~ ~K G ~ ~~G F~AY ~DI~ON ~ ~NG ~ ~T OF S~ ~ ~ P~V~ING ~R T~ ~~ ~ ~ITS. Commissioner Porter seconded the motion which carried unanimously. T~e following resolution was presented: RES~UTION OF THE BOAE) OF CO~[ISSlONE~S OF THE CITY OF ~ERSITY P~, ~, ~INO T~ ~$ ~ S~IFI- 0ATIO~ ~R T~ ~~ OF T~ ~T,~y IN ~X G ~ ~ONG F~AY ~DITION, D~I~A~ ~ D~ICT NO. ~3, CITY ~ ~~ P~, ~3 Cm~issione~ Porter moved that the resolution ~e approved; seconded by Commissioner Meadows; put to vote and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RESOL~ION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF ~rlT]~SIT~ PARK, AUTHORIZING PLA~ING~ MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF STREET LIGHTS AT THE CORHERS OF HANOVEH~ AND DUBLIN A~ AT DUBLIN AND LOVERS LANE. m~ion was C~---4 ssioner Meadows moved that the resolution be approved; seconded by C~ssioner Porter; put to vote and carried, unam%~ously. motion was 199 The following resolution was present.d: RESOLUTION ~ESCINDING A RESOLUTION ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ON THE CONST~UOTION OF THE CAHUTH BRANCH STORM SEWE~ AND PUBLICA- TION (F NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE TIME WARRANTS NOT TO EXCEED $75~OOO.00 IN PAYMENT ~ ALL OR A PART OF THE CG~T THEREOF; DETER- MINING INSTRUCTIONS TO BE FURNISHED BIDDERS AND CALVIN6 A tPEOIAL Ccemiesioner Meadows moved that t, he resolution be approved; C~aeloner Porter seconded the motion which was put to vote and carried unanimously. C~tasioner Meadows presented a resolution relative to the death of Mr. Walter C. Harris and moved that said resolution be approved: Ii,SOL. ON OF THE BOAP/) OF COMMISSlONEItS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSIT! PANK REGRETTING THE ~LY DEA~ OF BUI~G ~S~ W~T~ O. H~X~. C~ssioner P~r secmded the ~tion ~i~h c~ied ~~s~. Dr. ~heard P. Leeper presented hie health report for the month of March. Bide were then opened, which had been submitted pursuant to official pub- lication in connection wX~h considering the purchasing of a new fire truck. Bids were as folTc~w: Mask Interna~mal Motor TrUek Corporatiml $ 9,78&. net The Seagraves Co~p~ratien 9,73~,00 net The Ameri=an LaFrance Feamite Corporation 9,700.0~ lees 2% discount for cash 30 days f~cm date of complete delivery. Representatives of the above three c~upanios were present and each urged that their proposal be accepted, each claiming that their bid was the best bid. Ccemissioner Porter moved that the bids be taken Under advisement until April 1~ 19A$. This motim died for leek of a second. Coemissioner Meadows moved that the lowest bid be accepted. This ~otion was seconded by Ccemtesioner Porter; put ~o vote and earried unaniaouel~v. Later Ma~or Slaughter stated that, in hie opinion, the bide should be checked by the Chief of the Fire Department against the plans and specifi- cations advertised in the. official publication, whereupon, Ceaealeeloner Meadows with drew the above motion wit~ the ~animous approval of Co, missioner Porter and Ma~or 200 Slaughter moved that the aeeting recess imsofat, as this business was concerned and that the Fire Chief be instructed to check the bids submitted with the advertisement and that the Cc~aission reconvene Wednesda~ ApriI ~, at 10:00 A. for the purpose of giving further consideration to the matter at hand. This motion wa~ seconded by Cce~aissioner Porter; put to vote and carried unanimously. The ~eeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE THIRD DAY OF APRIl4, ~ D. 1946. 201 ~ (F A ~E~ESSED ~EETING OF THE BOARD OF CO~ISSIONEHS OF T~ CI~ OF ~SI~ P~K, ~ IN T~ ~TOR'S OFFI~, 38~ ~ITY ~L~, ~SDAY, A~ 3, 19&6, AT 10:~ A.N. ~ ~e ~ of C~ssioners of the City ~ University P~k ~t ~ ~cessed session W~esd~, April 3, 19A6, ~ the N~or's office. Present we~ ~or A. L. ~a~hter, C~sioner Porter ~ C~ssio~er ~s; ~so present by ~vi~ation of the ~or ~ ~or Elect H. E. Y~brough ~d C~ssioner ~ect C. E. ~~. ~rs p~sent ~ C~l C. $h~, Chief of the Fi~ De~nt ~ Mr. T~ P. F~eg~. ~r Sl~hter c~l~ the meet~g to o~er ~d bids ~ sell the City a fire t~ck, ~ich ~ ~ceived M~d~, AD~ 1, ~ ~vie~d ~d ~sc~sed at c~siderab~ leah. It was the final cc~ens~ of op~on that no action shoed ~ t~ at this t~e. Whe~u~n, C~ssioner ~ows moved that the ~tter ~ deferral' ~t~ Mo~, April 8, 19~6, at w~ch t~ the ~or ~d C~ssione~ Elect wo~d t~e office; t~a ~tion w~ seconded by C~ssioner Porter; ~t ~ v~e a~ c~ried ~ous~. ~ ~g no f~her bus,ess to c~e ~fo~ the C~ssion, the meet~g adJo~. PASS~ ~ ~ROV$ THIS T~ EI~ DAY OF A~, A. D. 19~6. 202 MINUTES CF A SPECIAL UW~I'/NG OF THE BOARD OF CO~ISSIONER$ }~LD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM', 3800 UNIVI~SITI BOULEVAE), NO~)AY, APRIL 8, 19&6, AT' 7:30 P. ~., FOR THE PURP0~E OF CANVASSING THE RETUE~S OF THE ~E~ERAL ELECTION HElD A~RIL 2, 19&6. Ma~or A. L. Slaughter called the meeting to order stating its purpose and made a few remarks. Cce~issioner A. L. Meadows addressed the audience which c°h- eisted of appro~mtely 150 people and Ccamissioner Ralph A. Porter also addressed the audience. At the conclusion of these speeches, Mayor Slaughter requested the City Clerk to introduce the following ordinance: AN O~D~ANC~ CANVASSING THE RETU~ OF THE CITY ELECTION HElD ~RIL 2, 19~6, DECLARING H. E. YARBROU~H ELECTED MA~OR AND CL~E E. 3WALWELL A~D JAME~ B. BURLESON ELECTED 0~SIO~S OF THIS CITY, A~D O~I~ T~L~R I~STALEATION. Cca~issio~r Meadows moved that the ordinance be adopted. The motion was seconded by Cos~ssioner Porter; put to vote and carried unanimously. The City Clerk then presented to the City Attorney official bc~ds each in the a~ount of $3,000 written by the Travelers Indeamity Compaq, offered by the Mayor and Ccs~issionere Elect pursuant to the statutes. City Attorney H. Bascc~ Thomas approved the bonds as to forts, whereupon, the following resolution was presented.. I{ESOLUfION APPROVING ~ ACCEPTING BOI~DS TENDEE~D BY HARRIS E. YAI{I~H, 0LYDE E. SWALWELL AND JAMES B. BURTON, AS PRINCIPAl-q, AND THE TRA~ INDEMF~Y C0~PANY, AS SURETY. Ccamissioner Porter moved that the resolution be approved. ~otion was seconded by Cce~issioner Meadows; put to vote and carried unaniaously. Ma~or Slaughter then requested Ma~or H. E. Yarbrough t0~'come forward and requested City Attorney H. Bascom Thomas to administer the oath of office of Ma~or. Ma~or Slaughter then requested Coe~issioners Elect Clyde E. Swalwell anA Ja~es B. Burleson to come forward and City Attorney H. Bascom Thomas to ad~inister the oath of Coemissioner to these gentle~an. This done, the new Mayor and Cce~issionere took their seats. 203 Mayor ~arbr~ugh thanked the voters and those present azd requested Coa~issioners 3walwell and Burleson to make brief talks. At the conclusion of these speeches, the following ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING RALP~ E. HAMMAN CITY CLERK, TREASb~, ASSESSOR AND CO~.t~TOR OF TAXES AND FIX- ING HIS COMPENSATION. Commissioner Burleac~ moved that the ordinance be adopted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner SwalweLl; put to vote and carried unanimously. Mayor Yarbrough then requested Mr. H. Bascom Thomas to a~mtnister the oath of office to Ralph E. Hamman. The following ordinance was introduced: AN O~DINANCE APPOINTING WILLIAM P. GOAR, CITY ATTORNEY~ AND FIXING HIS COMPENSATION. C~ssioner Swalwell moved that the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Ceemissioner ~rleson; put to vote and carried unanimously. Major ~arbrough then requested Mr. Thomas to adorer the oath of office to Mr. Willia~ P. Gear. This completed, Mr. Thomas retired and Mr. Goat took the chair as City Attorney. The ¢it~ Clerk then introduced the following ordinance: AN (~DINANC~ OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PA~K APPOINTING A BOA~ (F ADJUSTMENT. Commissioner Burleson moved that the ordimance be adopted; motion was seconded by Ccemaissione~ Swalwa11; put to vote and carried unanimously. The City Clerk then presented to the Mayor and Commissioners a matter of ~ld Business. The City had advertised and received bids April 1, in ccauection with the contemplated purchase of a new fire truck. However~ no action was taken April 1 at the time the bids were opened and the meeting recessed to convene April 3. At the meeting of April 3 the matter was again deferred until the meeting of April 8~ and at this time, C-,~_~_ Issioner Swalw~ll move~ that the bids be given further consideratio~ 2O4 and that the matter be deferred until the ne~t regular meeting, which is April 15. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Burleson; put to vote and carried Unani_ Ma~or ~arbrough discussed briefly a proposed stem sewer-in the area north- east of Caruth Park. However, it was the unanimous opinion that no action be taken at this time relative to this matter but that it should 'be considered at the ne~t regular meeting of the Commission, April 15. The C~.e~ssion likewise discussed the permanent improvement of Hillcrest Avenue from Southwestern Boulevard north, but no action was taken. The City Clerk had received proposals from ~arvin, Welborn & Thcams and from Prince, Harris & Company i~ connection with the regular audit which should be made of the City's affairs at the close of business April ~, 19~6. After careful cc~eide~ati°n, Comaissi°ner Burleson aoved that the 0ity Clerk be instructed to cmta¢~ MX. Joe Harris of the fins Prince, Harris & Company and request that that Coa~an~ have a representative present' at the City Hall at 8:00 P. Ii. Tuesday, April 9, 1946,' for the purpose of co'ting the City's cash' and f~rmally be~,ing the audit. This motion was seconded by Cce~issioner Swalwell;' put to vote and carried There being no farther business Go come before the Commission, motion was duly made and seconded to adjourn. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE FIFTEENTH DAY C~ APRIL, A. D. 19~6. 205 ~INUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CO~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, 3800 UNIV~{SITY BOULEVARD MO}~)AY, APRIL 15, 19&6, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Co,,,tssioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, April 15, 1946, at 7:30 P. M., in the Auditorium of the City Hall. Present were Mayer ~. E. Yarbeough, Commissioner Clyde E. SwalWell and James B. Burleson. Also present were City Attorney Wm P. Gear; City Engineer Jack F. Smith and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. TherMador called the meeting to order and the first thing for consideration was a continuation of a public hearing in connection with the improvement of Milton Avenue from the end of the present paving to Coit Road. The following people appeared and protested the improvement of the street on the basis that, in their opinion, the price was too high: J. D. Troxell 2709 Milton G. W. Wilkins 2716 ~tlton R. E. Whiteley 270~ Milton G. E. Marsh 2700 Milton R. E. Reading 270~ Milton Mrs. Hazel P. Does 2715 Milton B. A. Zve~_~_eck 2724 Milton Mrs. Gene S Springfield 2720 Miltgn Mrs.-J. D. Trowell 2709 Milton James A. Fletcher 2809 Milton Argus A. Burnett 2705 Milton After permitting any of the above people to speak relative to the improvement of this street, Commissioner Burleson moved thab the hearing be continued until May 6, 19~&; this motion was seconded by Commissioner °walwell; put to vote and carried unanimously. Consideration was then given to the bids in h~nd relative to the purchasing of a fire truck; said bids having been received .April 1. Com~_ fssioner Swalwell moved that all bids be rejected and that no action be taken in connect~ on with the purchas- ing of a fire truck at this time. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Burleson; put to vote and carried unanimously. The fo]lowing resolution was presented: RESOLUTION ONDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE MAKING AND CON- STHUCTION OF CERTAIN STOH~ SEWER I~P~TS, TO ~ KNOWN AS THE CARUT~ BRANCH STO~ SEWER, IN THE CITY OF UNTv'EHSIT~ PAl{K, TEXAS, APPROVING AND ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS F(R SUCH ~S~ PROVIDING THAT IT IS THE INTENTION OF THE BOARD OF C(~FiSSIONERS THAT THE CITY SHALL ISSUE TIME WARRANTS FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEUENTS, ADOPTING A' SCALE OF UINIM%~ 'WAGF~ TO HE R~ID BY THE CONTRACTCR MAKING SUCH IMPROVE- MENT$, AND ORDERING AND INSTRL{ZTING THE CITY CLERK-TO' ADVERTISE FOR BIDS. Commissioner Burleson moved that the resolution be approved; motion w~s seconded by Commissioner Swalwell; put to vote end carried unanimously. The following ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF CO~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVEP~ITY PARK, .TEXAS, CREATING A FIRE LANE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF WESTMINISTER AVENUE FROM HILIEREST AVEN~E TO THE ALIEY ¥~E~T OF HILLCREST AVENUE AND ~N THE SOUTH SID~ OF WESTMINISTER AVENUE FROM HILLCREST AVENUE TO SNIDER PLAZA, PROHIBITING THE PARKING OF ANY VEHICLE ALONG SAID FIRE LANE AT ANY TIME AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Co, w-t ssioner Burleson moved that the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner Swalwell; put to vote and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was introduced: ORDINANCE APPOINTING JAMES B. BURLES~ AS MAYCR PRO TEM TO SERVE DURING THE ABSENCE OF THE MAYCR. Commissioner Swalwell moved that the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by MeFor Yarbrough and carried. The City Clerk presented statements from W. G. Cull~a & Company in the aggregate amount of $3,806.62 in connection with the recent installation of water and sewer Iine. a~in U~AiVelrsity Heights Additioh, Of which~ the amount the City was obligated to pa~ $1,366.95. C~mm~ssioner Burleson moved that the Mayor and City Clerk ~e instructed to issue ~heck in the amount of $1,366.95 to W. G. Cullum and Company in complete payment of the above. This motion was seconded by CommisSioner Swalwell; put to vote and carried un~tmous!y. 207 The City Clerk requested instructions relative to the advertising for bide in connection with the improvement of the alley between Greenbrier Drive and Caruth Boulevard extending frma Th.ackers~ Street to Baltimore Drive. After some. discussion relative to this matter, it apparently was the unanimous consensus of opinion that ever2 effort should be put forth to obtain cash settlements from each of the proper~y owners rather than advertising bor bids and levying an assessment to assess the benefits. CcemZtssioner Burleson moved that Mayor Yarbrough be appointed to inves- tigate if any aid can he obtained from either the County or the State Highwa~ Departments in connection with the excavation required for the paving of Hillcrest Avenue from Southwestern Boulevard to Northwest Highway. The motion was seconded by Co,~,!~ssioner Swalwell; put to vote and carried unanimously. The fcllewing ordinance was intro~uce~: AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING DR. E. P. Ts~PER HEALTH OFFICER AND FIXING HIS COMPENSATION. Cc~aissioner Burleson moved that the ordinance be adopted; Cceamtssioner twalwell seconded the motion which was put to vote and carried unanimously. There being no further business to come. before the Board, motion was duly made and seconded to adjourn. PASSED AND APPROVED ~THIS THE SIXTH DAY C~ MAY, A. D. 19~6. MINUTES CF A SPECIAL ~EETING OF TNE BOARD OF COmmISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, 3800 UNIVEP~ITY BOULEVARD, SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 19A6, AT 8:00 A. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in special session Saturday, April 27, 19~6, at 8:00 P. M., in the office of the City Clerk. Present were Mayor H. E. Yarbr0ugh; Commissioner Clyde E. Swalwell; Commissioner James B. ~rleson; City Attorney Wm.. P. Goat and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The following resolution was presented: ~ IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY CO~ISSION OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK THAT THE MAYOR, H. E. YAR~OUGH, BE AND IS HEREBY, AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A NEW AND CORRECT- IVE WARRANTY DEED TO SAID TRACTS OF LAND AND TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF UNIV- ERSITY PARK TO PROPERLY CONVEY WARRANTY TITLE IN AND TO SAID TRACTS OF LAND TO ROY C. COFFEE OUT OF THE JEFFERSC~ TILLEY SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 1~80 Commissioner Burleson moved that the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Cozzmtssioner Swalwetl; put to vote and carried unanimously. The City Clerk discussed with the Com!ssion the sale of surplus ~ trucks by the War Assets Administration which would take place Tuesday, April 30, at Red River Arsenal, Texarkana, Texas. The description of cars to be offered at this sale was reviewed by the Mayor and Commissioners and I½ ton Chevrolet new trucks were listed at $1~98.00. each and with winches at $1686.00 each. After considerable discussion, Co~ssioner Swalwell moved that the City Secretary be instructed to go to Texarkana, Monday, April 29, and inspect the trucks that would be offered for sale Tuesday and further that he attend the sale and purchase for this City eight of the new trucks if possible. This motion was seconded by C~m-tssioner Burleson put to vote and carried unanimously. The City Clerk then presented correspondence from the First Bost°n Corporation relative to the self-registration by the Bankers Life Insuronce~ comPany of $31,000 City of University Park bonds. The bonds were inspected and the request 209 of the insurance company reviewed. City Attorney Gear recommended, that the bonds be returned to the First Boston Corporation without, any official action being taken. Oemmissioner Swalwell suggested that the City Clerk, when communicating with the First Boston Corporation, state that the City would give. consideration to. purchasing the bonds in their present condition as an_ investment for the City's Interest and Sinking fund Account. There ~eing no further .business to come before the Board, motion was made and seconded to adjourn. PA~SED AND APPROVED THIS THE SIXTH DAY OF MAY, A. D. 19~6. ATTEST: 210 MINUTES OF A REGULAR I~TING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY O~ UNIVERSIT~ PARK~ 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVAP~, M~)AY, MAY 6, 1946, ~ 7:30 ?. M. The Board of Cemmissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, May 6, 1946, at 7;30 P. M., in the Auditorium of the City Ball. Presemt were-Mayor H. E. Yarbrough; Cemmissioner Clyde E. Swalwell and Commissioner James B. Burleson. Also present were City Attorney Wm P. Gear; City Engineer Jack F. Smith and Assistant City Clerk Jack B. Kix,zen. The b ids in connection with the legal advertisement for the construction of the Carath Branch Storm Sewer were opened and the lmap sma amount publiely annoUnced. Upon request of one of the bidding contractorg, the unit prices of the Iow bidder were also read. Of the twelve bidding contacto~s, W. G. Cull~m: and Company was the iow bidder ($59,601.50) amd La~caster & Shields Constractors were the second low bidder ($69,955.90). The bids were as follows: DAYS TO WORK DAYS TO .. C,,1~a, W. G. & Company 10 Lancaster & Shields 10 Sorenson, P.C. 10 Reeder, E. H. Const. Co 10 Williams & Whittle 10 Parre~t, O. J, lO Bate son-Lee Company 10 Vilbig Const'. Company Dalton, E. L. & Company 10 Oldt, F. S. Company 10 Sira, Ben & Company 15 Bartholemew, J. C. 30 1oo $ 59,836.5o 75 $ 69,956.&0 /40 $ 70,183.25 120 $ 71,5&3.75 75 $ 73,038.50 105 110 ~ 79,778. F/' 82,961.00 120 $ 84,900.00 $ 120 $ 88,977.50 120 $ 9&,056.60 150 $114,320.50 No action was taken by the Mayor and Commissioners for awarding the contract at this meeting as the bids were to be studied by the engineers and other necessary work was to be performed by the attorney. Further action is to be taken at the recessed meeting next Monday, May 13 at 7~ 30 P.M. Mayor Yarbrough announced to those parties present at the meeting, who were interested in the Caruth Branch Storm Sewer the action which the Ccmmiission had taken. He itu~ther invited them to assist in 211 stimulating interest in the paving of Hillcrest Avenue among those property owners residing adjacent bo HillCrest Avenue paving. Those present asserted their desire to cooperate in this matter and furthermore wanted their alleys improved to better the area. The Mayor aud 0~,tssioners then considered the continuation of the public hearing in connection with the improvement of Milton Avenue from the end of the present paving to ~oi% Road. The following people were present in the interest of this project: Elzie B. Berry Truet% E. Albritton Mr. & Mrs. J. D. Troxell Geo R Moore, representing Mrs. Hazel Dees R. E. Whiteley Argus A. Burnett 2717 Milton 2721 Milton ?o9 Milton 2715 Milton 2705 Milton 2705 Milton The above mentioned people were permitted to express their desires in the paving of Milton Avenue. The general opinion was that the prices were still too high and that they would desire to have action taken postponing the paving at this t~ne until lower prices could be obtained. Mayor Yarbrough explained that the paving of this street was no emergency in that the present surface was in fair condition and apparentl~ would not be a-burden on the City in the near future for maintenance. It was expressed by the parties present that the original petition requesting this paving was several years old and that the property had changed ownership at this time. Mayor Yarbrough stated that should any rescinding action pertaining to this paving project be taken at the next recessed meeting, that the people would be free to again petition the improvement of this same street at a later date and the Commission would gladly re- consider. It was proposed that the meeting be recessed and the hearing continued at the special ~meeting Monday, May 13, so that the terms of a settlement with the contractor, in case of rescinding the action of the paving, can be determined and decided upon for future action. Co ~mmt ssioner Swalwell moved that the meetLug be recessed seconded and the hearing continued until Monday, May 13; the motion which carried unanimously. Commissioner Burleson The following ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO ~ING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING EAST AND WEST ON GREEN~IER DRIVE, CARUTH BOULEVARD, COLGATE AVENUE AND MARQUETTE STREET TO A FULL STOP HEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSECTION OF THACKERAY STREET , AND PROVID- ING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. seconded Commissioner Burleson moved that the ordinance be adopted; motion was by Commissioner Swalwell; put to vote and carried an~nimously. The following ordinance was introduced: ORDIN~ OF THE BOARD OF COm(ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF. UNIVERSITY PARK FINALL]~ ACCEPTING THE IMPROVEMENT ON PICKWICK LANE FRCM THE SOUTH LINE OF THE PERMANE~ PAVE- M~NT ON SOUTHWEST~ BOLrnESARD TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE PERMANENT PAV~T ON ~{YN MAWR DRIVE, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PA~K, TEXAS, AND TO HE XNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 106, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AND ORDERING THE ISSUANCE TO UVALDE CONSTRUCTION CC~PANY, CONTRACTORS, OF THE CERTIFICATES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AGAINST THE PROPERTY OWNE~ ON SAID PORTION OF SAID STREET AND DECLARING AN EMF2~EMUY. Cc~ssioner Swalwell moved that the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner Burleson; put to vote and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was introduced: AN 0RDINA~E OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF THE UNIV- ERSITY PARK SWIMMING POOL BY CERTAIN PERSONS, PROVIDING RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE USE OF THE POOL, PRO- VIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF THE RUI~ AND REGULATIONS REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES HERETOFORE ADOPTED AND DECLARING AN EMER(~NCY. Commissioner Swalwell moved that the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commfssioner Burleson; put to vote and carried unanimously. Col. E. O. Desobry and Mr. R. O. Thompson appeared relative to the improve- ment of the alley between Greez~rier amd Caruth Boulevard extending from Thackers~ ~treet to Baltimore Drive. After same discussion relative to this matter, .Ma~or Yarbrough stated that he felt the Commlssion should establish a precedent on alley pavings that if the money was deposited in Nr. N~mmants office for at least 75% of the property footage in the block in question, then the City Commission should order the paving -~.d assess all property at $1.00 per runn~g' foot. Nayor Yarbrough requested the City Engineer to a prepare goed.~ SpecifiQation for the alley paving, if there was any question as to the speci- ficat requirements of other alleys as paved in University Park. It was understood that the alley would be ordered paved at the next special meeting Monday, Nay 13. Commissioner Swalwell moved that the reco~muendation as made above by Mayor Yarbrough be Accepte(t; Commissioner Burleson seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Mr. Neblett appeared before the Commission to determine what action they pro- posed to take pertaining to the paving of LOvers Lane from Douglas Avenue to the Cotton Belt Railroad. Mayor Yarbrough agreed that t}~ paving of this street was necessary as present traffic conditions were very dangerous and present drainage cOnditions being very poor but that they were in favor of a storm sewer being construct_ed_pri, or to the paving. Commissioner Burleson moved that the City personnel investigate the work done by the previous Mayor and Co,~t ssioners and furnish the present Co~mfssion with this data so that they may consider same at the next receesed meeting. Commossioner Burleson furthem stated that the City of Dallas should be contacted to get their reaction as to their cooperation in paving of that area of Lovers Lane along the front of property in the City of Dallas. Co~.~fssioner Swalwell seconded the motion; which carried unanimously. The followLug members of the American Legion: Ewing Snyder Tom Freedman O. D. Hunter Ewing Moseley appeared before the Commission to review the accomplishments and purposes of the American Legion and requested the use of the Y M C A building west of the City Hall if and when the Y M C 'A vacates said building. After considerable discussion Commissioner Burleson 214 moved that City Attorney Goer and Ur. Freedman meet and discuss this matter so that further details co.mld be presented to the Commission in two weeks. Com- missioner Swalwell seconded this motion, which carried. Several poin.ts of discussion of this subject were: ae The A'~erican Legion proposes to erect a $30,000 to $60,000 Me~orial Home at some future date on City proper~y, if so permitted. 05 Commissioner Swalwell suggested that the parking problem should be considered. City Attorney Goar desired information as to wh~t other Texas cities had given ground and was in- formed that Corpus Christi, Terrell and Tyler had given ground for this purpose. Mayor Yarbrough stated that consideration should be given to the fact that the improvements so placed on City property should become the property of the City at some stated time. Mr. J. A. Ruess appeared with a petition signed hy 28 property owners in the ~ block of Amherst and Stanford requesting that some action be taken with reference to the unsanitary condition of the present Park Cities Animal Hospital located at 4520 Lovers Lane. Following a brief discussion C~mmtssioner Burleson moved that this petition be referred to the City Attorney, who is to report back to the Commission at their next regular meeting two weeks from this date. Commissioner Swalwell seconded the motion which was put to vote and Carried unanimously. Nr. Roy Coffee was present on behalf of the University Park Community League to introduce Mr. J. W. Crotty as spoke~m~n, who presented a written recommen- dation accompanied by a marked city map pertaining to necessary street openings and a list of pro jecbs which should be acted upon immediately and financed by a bond issue. Dr. J. Shirley Hodges explained the purposes of the Y M C A in general and that in particular they proposed to dedicate an additional 20 feet around Block D, St. Andrews Place Addition, which block is to be used by the Y M C A, so that the movemen~ of traffic would be facilitated. He further stated that a $350,000 building was proposed '21 5 to be located on this site. Mr. Crotty stated in that the Community Cneter was to be developed along Preston Road at the entrance to our City th~at 4an~ boys will travel to and from this center down the heavily travelled Preston Road on bicycles, which will in turn endanger their lives. Due' to this flow of traffic through this section because of the lack of cross streets permitting access to this area from any other direction, the UniverSity Park Community League proposed various streets across the Dallas Country Club as shown by accompan~g plat. Commissioner Burleson moved that this C~m,4ssion extend to the University Park Community League a vote of thanks for their efforts in prspa~ing and presenting reco~-nenda~ions; Conz~ssioner Swalwell seconded the motion; Mayor Yarbrough stated that they would take these recommendations under advisement. Mr. Jack Nadel openly thanked the Mayor and Commissioners for their improve- ment of the congested auditorium making it more useful as an auditorium. Mr. Crotty suggested that the use of the auditorium to any civic organization should be made available without the usual $7.50 charge. Mayor Yarbrough answered this request by sa~ing that the Co,~ssion desired to retain the right ~o act on each individual organizatio~ as they requested the use of the auditorium so that proper control may be retained over the auditorium's use. There being no further business to c~me before the Commission at this time, motion was duly made and seconded to recess to meet again Monday, May 13 at 7:30 P. M. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE THIRTEENTH DAY OF MAY, A. D. 19~6. MINUTES OF A RECESSED M~TING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE' CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, MAT 13, 19~6, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in recessed session Monday, May 13, 19~6, in the Auditorium. Present were Mayor H. E. Yarbrough ; Commissioner Clyde E. Swalwell; Commissioner James B. Burleson; City Engineer Jack F. Smith; City Attorney Wm P. Goar and Assistant City Clerk Jack B. Kirven. The Ma~or called the recessed meeting to order and the public hearing was continued in connection with the improvement of Milton Avenue from the end of the present permanent paving east to Clit Road. Mr. Geo. R. Moore and Mr. T. E. Albritton were present to protest the improvement of Milton Avenue as proposed. Mr. Moore presented a petition on which 18 out of 20 of the owners of presently constructed homes on Milton Avenue signified their objection to this improvement. Mayor Yarbrough informed him that vacant lot owners should have the same consid- eration as home owners in the determining of the percentage of owners FOR or AGAINST the paving. The mayor further informed him that another petition was being circu- lated t. obtain the signatures of those for the paving. Mr. Moore then asked that he be returned his petition so that he .too might contact the vacant property owners. Mayor Yarbrough said that definite action will be taken at the next regular meeting Monday, May 20, on the improvement of this street. Commissioner Burleson then made a motion to this effect and Commissioner Swalwell seconded the motion ~hich carried unanimously. The following ordinance was i~tro~uced: ORDINANCE LETTING CONTRACT FOR THE MAKING AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE CARUTH B~ANCH STORM S~ER, PROVIDING FC~ AND LEVYING A TAX TO MEET THE I~EEBTEDNESS INCURRED THEREBY ~ND DECLAR- ING AN EMERGENCY. Commissioner Swalwell moved that the ordinance be adopted; motion~' was seconded by Commissioner Burleson; put to vote and carried unanimously. 217 Mr. Geo. P. Cullum, doing business as W. G. Cullum & Company, was present and signed the agreement. The following ordinance was introduced: ORDINANCE LEVYING A TAX TO PAY INTEREST AND CREATE SINKING FU ND TO M~ET ~ERTAIN INDEBTED!~ESS FOR CARUTH B~ANCH S TOF~ S~ER IMPROVE~TS AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TIME WARRANTS THEREFOR, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Commissioner Burleson moved that the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner Swalw~ll; put to vote and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE BOND OF RALPH E. HAS~AN AS CITY CLERK. Commissioner Sw~l~ll moved that the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Commissioner Burleson; put to vote and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: A RESOLUTION' OF THE BOARD OF C(~MISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPOINTING MR. HOWARD E. OEXMAN AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF UNIV- ERSITY PARK, TEXAS, TO COMPLETE THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF MR. GEORGE H. TRAYLOR, WHO HAS RESIGNED. Commissioner Swalwell moved that the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Commissioner Burleson; put to vote and carried unanimously. Consideration of the request of Ralph A. Porter and Charles C. Selecman that the zoning on Hillcrest Avenue from Bihkley Street south to Shenandoah be changed from a duplex area to a multiple apartment area was deferred until the next regular meeting Monday, May 20. Consideration of the application of W. W. Caruth Jr., that the ZOning of certain blocks in East University Place Addition be changed from a duplex apartment area to a multiple apartment area was also deferred until the next regular meeting Monday, May 20. 218 Commissioner Burleson moved that~ a resolution of commendation' an~d thahks to Carl J. Rutland for his services rendered in connection with the Dallas City- 0ounty Civilian Defense Council be presented and that the City Secretary be re- quested to send Mr. Rutland a vote of thanks from the Mayor and Commissioners for his efforts. This motion was seconded by Commissio~ er Swalwell; put to vote and carried unanimously. Mr. J. W. Orotty appeared on behalf of the University Park Community League with the expression that since the presentation of their written recommen- dations at the last meeting certain parties had mentioned the need for better street lighting. He explained that wherein the present recommendations mentioned "Other Improvements," that he would suggest that this item be considered as being a part of "Other Improvements." He further stated that the 56.~ acres now used by the Dallas Country Club, north of Mockingbird Lane, should be jointly acquired by the Town of Highland Park and the City of University Park and developed as a com- munity park. These Comments and suggestions are to be followed in the near future by a letter to this effect. The following owners of business property on the north side of Lovers Lane from Douglas Avenue to the Cotton Be!% Railroad appeared on behalf of the paving of this section of Lovers Lane: Nr. W. P. Neblet% Mr. Keith Reed Mr. H. L. Grupe Mr. Sam Lobello Sr. Mr. Sam Lobello Jr. The question of the storm sewer construction prior to the improvement of Lovers Lane was further discussed and Mayor Yarbrough mentioned that it was possible that of this date, the low unit prices as recently bid by W. G. Cullum & Company for storm sewer work could be used as the price for similar work that might be requested on this or any other storm sewer project. The final expression of the Commission was that they felt the need of this storm sewer ahead of the paving construction but 219 that should this additional work produce an unusual delay in the improvement of Lovers Lane that they would pr oceed with the paving. Mayor ~Yarbrough said that proper consideragion had not been given this project since the last meeting and that he would request the City Engineer to give the Commission a complete report on the status of this improvement so that they could be in position 'to discuss this matter at the next regular meeting Monday, May 20. Dr. J. Shirley Hodges ~as present and requested that while the Mayor and Commissioners were considering zoning that they refer to a petition that is presently on file at the City Hall objecting to the use of residences in the vicinity of SMU as fraternity houses. Commissioner Burleson moved that the City Clerk be instructed to review all petitions and requests presented during the past few months that have not been acted upo~ and present them to this Commission for their consideration. Commissioner Swalwell seconded this motion which carried unanimously. Dr. Hodges was informed that his petition would be given due attention in the near future. There being no further business to come before the Commission, motion was duly made and seconded to adjourn. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE T~ENTIETH DAY OF MAY, A. Dz. 19~6. 220 MIN~ OF A REGULAR ~T~TING OF THE BOARD OF CC~MISSIONERS OF THE CITY O~ UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, MAY 20, 19&6, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, May 20, 19~6, in the City Hall Auditorium. Present were Ms~or H. E. Yarbrough; Commissioner Clyde E. Sh~alwell; Commissioner James B. BurleSon; City Engineer Jack F. Smith; City Attorney Wm P. Goat; Jack B. Ki~en~, Assistant to the City Clerk and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Mayor Yarbrough called the meeting to order and stated that the first thing to be considered would be the recessed hearing in connection with the paving of Milton Avenue from the end of the present permanent paving east to Coit Road, known as District No. 107. Mr. Geo. R. Moore, representing Mrs. Hazel Dees, 2715 Milton Avenue, appeared and presented a petition requesting that the City cancel its contract with the Uvalde Construction Company for the improvement of the street. The petition was signed by the following people: Mrs. Hazel Dees 2715 J. D. Trox~ll 2709 R. E. Whiteley 2708 R. E. Reading 270~ J. E. Marsh 2700 G. W. Wilkins 2716 B. A. Zvolanek 2724 W. M. Gilder Jr 2725 Mrs. Frank Harden 2612 Mrs. Gene S Springfield 2720 J.~ L. Porter 2728 Andrew J. Putman 2737 James A. Fletcher 2809 Elzie B. Berry 2717 L. L. Holyfield 2729 F. 0. Ellard 2616 H. L. Booker Jr. 2608 Truett E. Albritton 2721 Mrs. M. Bowser (2 lots) Charles S. Newton 2800 Henry Goodman 2733 Milton Milton Milton Milton Milton Milton Milton Milton Milton Milton Milton Milton Milton Milton Milton Milton Milton Milton Milton Milton Commissioner Swalw~ll moved that the hearing be closed and that the Mayor be instructed to advise the Uvalde Construction Company of the City's desire to cancel the contract and further that the Mayor pay to the Uvalde Construction Company an 221 an amount that the company will require for the cancellation of the contract entered into March ~, 19~6. This motioh was seconded by Commissioner Burleson; put to vote and carried u~limously. The following gentlemen appeared and urged the Commission to take action relative to the improvement of Lovers Lane from the southeast corner of Douglas Avenue west to the Cotton Belt Railroad: Sam Lobello Sr. Sam Lobello Jr. 'W. P. Neblett Keith B. Reed C. B. Zuber After considerable discussion the following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFI- CATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF~A PORTION OF LOVERS LANE, DESIGNATED AS DISTRICT NO. 105, IN THE CITY OF UNIV~SITY B~ RK, TEXAS Commissioner Swalwell moved that the resolution be approved; this motion was seconded by Commissioner Burleson; put to vote and carried unanimously. Mr. L. N. Langran of 3301 Caruth Boulevard, appeared and presented the Commission with a petition accompanied by checks signed by all the property owners ewcept two, owning the property abutting the alley between Caruth Boulevard and Greenbrier Drive, extending from Airline Road west to Hillcrest Avenue. Mr. Langran also requested that the Commission give consideration to ordering sidewalks on all the lots abutting Hillcrest Avenue from Southwestern Boulevard to Greenbrier Drive. Mayor Yarbrough i~structed City Engineer Jack F. Smith to contact the property owners on Hillcrest Avenue and explain to them that in the near future Hillcrest Avenue would be torn up from Bryn Mawr Drive north and that it was very necessary that the sidewalks be constructed before the street is torn up so that the pedes- trians can walk to the bus line. Mr. Gordon A. Gabbln appeared and requested permission for ~ m~odel airplane flying' club to use Curtis Park as an official park for their club'. He presented a letter which went into considerable detail relative to the activities and operations (Lucluding safety precautions) concerning the club. This gentleman was advised that the Commission would take his request under consideration and refer the letter to City Attorney Wm P. Goar for his study and recommendation from the standpoint of liability. Mr. Tom H ow~ appeared for and in behalf of the Humble Oil Company and stated to the Commission that he felt that the gasoline and oil business of the City should be rotated and that no cbmpan~ should be permitted to keep the business longer than six months at a time. He pointed out that the Magnolia Petroleum Company had been favored with the City's business for almost five years and urged that a change be made immediately and that the business be given to some other major company. Commissioner Swalwell moved that the City Clerk be instructed to check the City's records and begin the purchase immediately of ~asoline and oil from the major company that had not had the business for the greatest length of time. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Burleson; put to vote and carried unanimously. Mr. J. W. Ruess appeared and again discussed with the Commission the unsanitary condition of the dog and cat hospital in the ~J, O0 block of Lovers Lane. Mr. Ruess was told by the Mayor bhat he and the Commissioners had this day inspected the place an~ at the time of their inspection did not find particularly unsanitary condition and further that the City Health Officer would inspect the place thoroughly on the morning of Tuesday, May 21. Mr. Ruess was requested to make a list of the things the operators of the hospital had been guilty of doing that would create a health menace and that such a list would be delivered to the City Attorney, who would contact the operators and request that the undesirable things be discontinued and in the event it is necessary to do so the City would join in legal action against the Operators of the hospital. Mr. J. W. Crotty appeared and requested the use of the Auditorium Tuesday, May 21 at 8:00 P. M., for a meeting of the University Park Community League. After discussing the matter, Commissioner Swalwell moved that the league be permitted to 223 use the Hall at the time requested without charge. The ~otion was seconded by Commissioner Bur leson and carried unanimously. The City Clerk discussed with the Commission the advisability of purchasing a new chlorinator for the sw~mm~ ng pool, stating that one could be obtained for less than $500. Commissioner Swalwell moved that the City Clerk be instructed to check with all available sources and purchase the best machine available taking into con- sideration quality as well as price. The City Clerk presented letters from The DaLlas Laboratories, Texas Testing Laboratories Inc., and the All. led Analytical & Research Laboratories relative to analyzing the water in the swimming pool for the current season. He explained that the services of The Dallas Laboratories ami the Texas Testing Laboratories Inc., had each been satisfactory in previous years. Commissioner Burleson moved that in view of the fact that The Dallas Laboratories had the account for the account for 19~5 that the City use Texas Testing Laboratories Inc., service for the year 19~6. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Swalwell and carried unanimously. A letter from Miss Nell Sherrill, 3911 Bryn Mawr, requesting the City to reimburse her in the amount of $20.00 covering plumbers' bill she paid when her sanitary sewer failed to function, was read. City Clerk reported that the City employees in the sewer department had advised that, in their opinion, the City was not responsible for the tro'.,ble experienced by Miss Sherrill. Whereupon, Commissioner Swalwell moved that her request be rejected. This motion was seconded by Comm~_ssioner Burleson and carried unanimously. A letter was presented from Mr. R. C. Walker, 3~31 Rankin Street, request- lng that he be authorized to operate a concession stand at the swimming pool during the current year for the purpose of selling ice cream, candy bars, cold drinks etc. After a thorough discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Burleson seconded by Commissioner Swalwell that the application be denied. This motion carried unanimously. A letter from Mr. C. B. Zuber relative to electric rdtes charged multiple 2,24 apartments was presented. The City Clerk reported that Mr. Tatum, an official of the Dallas Power & Light Company, had stated that Mr. Zuber, s letter was in error insofar as there being a discrimination in the charge for services to such users in University Park as compared with Dallas proper. Mr. Tatum declared that the citizenry of University Park were charged the identical rates charged residents of Highland Park and the City of Dallas. Mr. Henry Widdecke Jr., appeared and presented a letter written by the Mercantile Bank on which there was an unsigned indorsement purported to have been written in this office Stating that there was no water and sewer franchise charge on Lot 4, Block 5, Westminister Place Addition. The City Clerk explained that he had not been able to place the responsibility on any individual now connected with the City znd further that the unpaid charge was of record at the Court House. The Mayor and Commf~ssioners explained to Mr. Widdecke that they felt he had recourse against the people from whom he purchased the lot but they did not feel the City was responsible for this error. Mr. C. B. Zuber stated that, in his opinion, a health menace existed be- cause of the lack of sanitary sewer facilities to serve the stores located at the southwest corner of Lovers Lane and Lomo Alto Drive, which are within the corporate 11mlts of the City of Dallas. He stated that he had taken the matter up with the officials of Dallas and had been advised that it would be many months before the City of Dallas would have sanitary sewer facilities available to serve this property. Mr. Zuber stated that he was cognizant of the fact that the sanitary sewers in the Highland Park High School Addition to the City of University Park, were already over- loaded but, in his opinion, the addition of the stores would not seriously effect the operation of these sewers. Commissioner Burleson moved that Mr. Zuber's request be taken under advisement and that the City Clerk notify him of the Commission's decision. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Swalwell; put to vote and carried unanimously. 225 Mr. Jim Groves, 2~O2 Rosedale, appeared and protested the construction of a small frame house on that street. It was explained to Mr. Groves that the house in question would be a single family home and complied with the deed restrictions imposed upon the lot upon which it is constructed and unfortunately the officials of the City could not prohibit such construction as long as it conformed with the zoning laws and the deed restrictions. The City Clerk presented tax cancelation certificates Nos. ~3, ~ and ~5 listing ta~ss to be canceled aggregating $689.66. After these certificates and supporting documents were examined by the Mayor and Commissioners, Cce~issioner Burleson moved that the taxes described therein be canceled. This motion was seconded by Comm~_ssioner Swalwell; put to vote and carried unanimously. City Clerk presented Cashier's Check payable to th~ City and indorsed by M. K. Stephens, 3~ 9 Greenbrier Drive, in the amount of $27.00, offered as a compro- mise payment of his delinquent personal property taxes for the years 1939 to 19~5. Commissioner Swalwell moved that the check be accepted and the penalty and interest be waived and that Mr. Stephens be sent tax receipts accordingly. Commissioner Burleson seconded the motion which carried. A letter from W. W. Caruth Jr., requesting a change in the zoning from Yale Boulevard south to multiple apartment use, was presented; also letters from Ralph A. Porter and Charles C. Selecman requested that the zoning on Lots 5 through~ 10 incluSive, Block 2, W~lkers Addition, be changed from a duplex area to a multiple area, were presented. After considerable discussion, Commissioner Burleson moved that the City Clerk be instructed to convene the Zoning Board and that these letters be presented to the Zoning Board for its study and recommendation. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Swalwell; put to vote and carried unanimously. The submect of employees' cars parked in the street and adjacent to the City Hall was discussed and the City Clerk was authorized to advise the employees of every department to park their personal automobiles at the rear of Friendship House, and if and when additional parking space is necessary, consideration will be 226 given to providing same. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF CCMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING THE BID OF UVALDE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE ALLEY EXTENDING FROM THACKERAY STREET WEST TO BALTIMORE DRIVE, BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BT BLOCK 2~ AND ON THE SOUTH BY BLOCK 17, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS ADDITIONS DESIGNATED AS DISTRICT NO. 112 Ccemmtssioner Swalwell moved that the resolution be approved; this motion was seconded by Commissioner Bur!eso?; put to vote and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING THE CONTRACT WITH UVAL~E CONSTRUCTION CO4~PANY FOR IMPROVING THE ALLEY IN BLOCKS 17 AND 28, OF UNIVERSITY ~EIGHTS ADDITIONS, DESIGNATED AS DISTRICT NO. 112, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS. Commissioner Burleson moved that the resolution be approved; this motion was seconded hy Commissioner Swalwell; put to vote and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANCE OF ~ BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TE~XAS, DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVY- ING AN ASSES~T AGAINST THE PROPERTY, AND THE OWNERS THEREOF, ABUTTING ON THE ALLET IN BLOCKS NO. 17 AND 28 OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS ADDITIONS BEING THE A!.LF~Y NORTH OF GREENBRIER DRIVE AND SOUTH OF CARUTH BOULEVARD; FRO~! THE EAST LINE OF THACKERAY STREET TO THE WEST LINE OF BALTIMORE DRIVE, AND ~EING KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 112, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, FOR A PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING SAID ALLEY, AND FIXING A TIME FOR THE HEARING OF THE OWNERS OR AGENTS OF SAID OWNERS OF SAID PROPERTY OR OF ANY OTHER PERSONS INTERESTED IN SAID IMPROVEM2~fS AS PROVIDED BT ARTICLE l105-b, TITLE 28, REVISED CIVIL STATUTES OF TF~AS, BEING CHAPTER 106 OF THE ACTS OF THE 4Oth LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, AND THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF UNIV- ERSITY PARK, AND DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND EXAMINING AND APPROVING THE STATEMENT OR REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. C6mmfssioner Swalwell moved that the ordinance be adopted; this motion was seconded by Commissioner Burleson; put to vote and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was introduced: 227 AN ORDINANCE FINDING AND DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF IMPROVING THE ATLRY IN BLOCK A, WINDSOR PLACE ADDITION, AND ORDERING THE II,~ROVENENT OF SAID ALLEY ~.krD PROVID- ING FOR THE ASSESS~52~ OF SERa'FITS. Commissioner Burleson moved that the ordinance be adopted; this motion was seconded by Commissioner Swalwell; put to vote and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANCE FINDING AND DETERMINING THE ~CESSITY OF IMPROVING THE ALTJET IN BLOCK &, METHODIST UNIVERSITY ADDITION AND ORDER- ING THE IMPROVEk~NT OF SAID ~ALLEY AND PROVIDING FOR THE ASSESS-~ MENT OF BENEFITS. Comm~ ssioner Swalwell moved that the ordinance be adopted; this motion was seconded by Commissioner Burleson; put to vote and carried unanimously. The follbwing ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANCE FINDING AND DETERI{iNING THE NECESSITY OF IMPROVING THE ALIEY IN BLOCK G, ARMSTRONG FAIRWAY ADDITION AND ORDERISD THE I~ROVEMENT OF SAID ALLEY AND PROVIDING FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF BENEFITS. Commissioner Burleson moved that the ordinance be adopted; this motion was seconded by Commissioner Swalw~ll; put to vote and carried unanimously. There being no further business to come before the Commission, motion was duly made and seconded to adjourn. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS T~ THIRD DAY OF JUNE, A. D. 19&6. NINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETI~E OF T}{E BOARD OF COMMISSIO~RS~OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FRIDAY MAY 24, AT 9:00 A. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in special session Friday, May 24, 19~6, in the Mayor's office at 9:00 A. ~. Present were Mayor H. E. Yarbrough; Commissioner Clyde E. Swalwell; Commissioner James B. Burleson; City Attorney V~n P. Goar and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamma~. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVE~$ITY PARK WITH REFERENCE TO THE PRESENT STRIKES. Commissioner Burleson moved that the resolution be approved; the motion was seconded by Commissioner Swalwell; put to vote and carried unanimously. There being no further business to come before the~ Commission at this tLme, motion was made and seconded to adjourn. PASSED AND APPROVED T!~IS THE TNIRD DAY OF JUNE, A. D. 19~6. ATTEST: ~~ 229 MINUTES OF A REGULAR ~ETING OF THE BOARD OF CO~,~ISSIO~RS OF TY]~ CITY OF Uk~VERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY ~ALL- ~AUDITORIUM, 3800 Uk~VERSITY BOULEVARD, ]%~ONDAY, JUNE 3, 19&6, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, June 3, 19~6, in the City Hall Auditorium. Present were Mayor H. E. Yarbrough; Commissioner Clyde E. Swalwell; Commissioner James B. Burleson; City Attorney Wm. P. Goat; Building Inspector Jack B. Kirven; City Engineer Jack F. Smith and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Commissioner Burleson moved that the Ninutes of the regular meeting held Nay 20, 19&6, be approved. This notion was seconded by Com~issioner S~alwell and carried. Mr. J. C. Zimmerman appeared and explained to the Commission that he had been refused a building permit for the installation of an electric sign to be placed at the corner of Hillcrest Avenue and Granada Street on the base originally constructed and used by Skillern Drug Company. Nr. Zimmerman explained that the base already there was constructed prior to the enactment of the present sign ordinance; also that the sign Nr. Barney McDonald desired to install would be in keeping with the electric signs of Wyatt Food Stores, CabelI's, Nustang Pharmacy and others in that vicinity. After careful consideration, Commissioner Burleson moved that the Building Inspector be authorized to grant a permit to Nr, NcDonald or his agent, Nr. J. C. Zimmermsn. Bids were then opened in connection with the paving of Lovers Lane from Douglas Avenue west to the Cotton Belt Railroad and the following is the total of the bids: T~D Course - Concrete Paving Uvalde Construction Co ......... $ 56,&03.82 ...... $ 57,297.52 Texas Bitulithic Co ............ 58,371.99 ....... 59,682.75 Austin Road Co ....................... 60,385.00 'C~ 63,241 85 Dallas Foundation ...................... · Commissioner Burleson moved that the bids be referred to the City Engineer for study and tabulation and that when other business has been attended to that the 23O meeting recess until 7:30 P. M. Monday, June 10, at which time the awarding of the contract would be made. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Swalwell and carried. The following resolution was presented: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF CC~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK APPOINTING JACK B. KIRVEN TO FILL THE UN- EXPIRED TERM OF W. C. HARRIS ON THE EXAMINING AND SUPER- VISING BOARD OF ELECTRICIANS. Commissioner Burleson moved that the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Commissioner Swalwell and carried~. The following ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONk~S OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY P~.ARK, TEXAS, APPOINTING A BOARD OF EQUALIZATION FCR THE YEAR 19~6, FIXING A TIME FOR THE FIRST ~TING AND THE COMPENSATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION. Commissioner Swalw~ll moved that the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by C-m=tssioner Burleson and carried. The City Clerk presented a petition requesting that the alley intersecting Block 3 of Preston Heights Addition be improved with concrete paving. Upon exami- nation the Cmmm~ t_ssion determined that only 68% of the fuads to be contributed by the · property owners had been paid in. Whereupon, City Clerk was instructed to take further steps toward collection so that the Commission's previous policy of requiring 75% of the funds in hand would be adhered to. The City Clerk presented statements from W. G. Cullum & Company dated May 17, 20, 26 and 27, aggregating $1,873.27 as the City's pro rata part of the cost of installing water and sewer lines in University Heights to serve the lots described in the statements. Co,,,fssioner Burleson moved that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to issue check to W. G. Cullum & Compan~ covering the above indebte4ness an~ further that the City Attorney be instructed, to prepa~ ~.instrument author- izing the Mayor and the City Secretary to ~pay upon presentation, after determining that such charges were correct, any future statements from W. G. CuLlum & Company. 231 The City Attorney to be th~ Judge as to the nature, of this instrument, that is whether it be an amendment to the W. G. Cullum & Company franchise or an ordinance or a resolution. Bids were then opened pursuant to legal advertisement that consideration would be giwn to sealed bids for a- street and alley grader. Mr. G.' A. Coffey appeared and presented bid in the amount of $3124.00 for a Galion No. ~02, equipped with ~. foot blade; all steel cab; delivery to be made during the current week. Commissioner Swalwell moved that the offer submitted by Mr. Coffey be accepted and further that the City purchase from Mr. Coffey a bulldozier blade attachment for the front of the g ~ader. This motion was seconded by Commfesioner Burleson and carried unanimously. City Clerk presented a letter dated May 24 from Dr. Selecman relative to hi's previous request that the zoning of Lots 5 to 10 inclusive, Block 2, Walker's Addition be changed from duplex area to multiple apartment area. It is now apparent that Dr. Selecmnn is- not in favor of making this change. Whereupon, the City Clerk was instructed to advise Mr. Ralph A. Porter and Mr. Kucera that their request for a change in zoning might be submitted to the Board of Adjustment for Lots 5 and 6 only, Block 2, Walker. s Addition. Again the request of W. W. Caruth Jr., that the area immediately south of Yale Boulevard be changed from a duplex area to multiple apartment area was dis- cussed. The City Clerk was instructed to convene at some future date the Zoning Commission for the purpose of securing from said Commission its recommendation on this matter. The Clerk was instructed to endeavor to make sure that the matter when considered by the Zoning Commission Would be at a time when all of its members were present. Mr. Ed Wesson and Mr. Olin Scurlock appeared and urged the Mayor and Commissioners to increase the salaries of all employees paid on a semi-monthly basis other than the appointive officers an increase of not less than 10 percentum.~ Said increases to become effective-immediately. The matter was discussed at considerable length aud the Mayor and Commissioners stated that they would give the matter careful consideration. Mr. Scurlock suggested that steps be taken to secure advice from Dr. Sulkin relative to polio. Whereupon, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to qontact Dr. Sulkin and request his assistance. Mr. C. V. Parks, 3657 McFarlin Blvd., appeared and requested that the negro tenants in the servant's houses in his vici~ity be eliminated; also that the alley between McFarlin Boulevard and Asbury be thoroughly cleaned. City Engineer Jack F. Smith made a report in connection with the sidewalks on Hillcrest Avenue and he was instructed to again contact t~he property owners a~ d insist that the sidewalks be installed. He was also instructed to contact the four property owners at the corner of Normandy and Armstrong Parkway and request said owners to immediately install sidewalks on Armstrong Parkway. The City Clerk presented a petition bearing 57 names of people residing on McFarlin Boulevard between Hillcrest Avenue ~nd Golf Drive requesting that additional street lights be installed on that street. The request contained in the petition had been carefully checked by Captain Warnack and he and Chief Trammell recommended that a mast arm street light be installed at the alley west of Hillcrest Avenue on McFarlin and also that one be installed on McFarlin at the intersection of High School Drive. Commissioner Swalwell ~oved that the City Clerk be instructed to investigate the cost of the installation of these lights an~ in the event their installation could be made at the average cost of $25.00 per year to the City per light, that a resolution be prepared authorizing the installation and be ~presented at the next meeting of the City Commission. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Burleson and carried. There being no further business to come before the meeting at this time, Commissioner Burleson moved that the meeting recess to meet at 7:30 P. M. Monday June 10. The meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE SEVENTEENTH DAY OF JUNE, A. D. 1946. A~TEST~~ ~-~ .. .... .// E'INUTES OF A RECESSED ~,~ETIYG OF THE .o~ARD OF CO~,&~ISSIO~,!ERS OF T~ CITY OF UNIVERSITY FARE, }~LD iN T}~ CI~ ~LL, 38~ UNI~I~ BOULEVARD, ~ONDAY, J~ 10, 19&6, AT 7:30 P. Th~ Board of Co~ssioners of the City of University Park met in recessed session Monday, J~e 10, 19&6, ~ the City H~I. Present were Mayor H. E. Yarbrough; Co~s~oner C~de E. Swal~ll; Co~ssioner J~es B. Burleson; City E~ineer Jack F. S~th and City Atto~ey Wm P. Go~ ~d City Clerk Ralph E. H~. The follo~ng resolution was presented: ~SOLUTION OF T~ BOA~ OF C~,~I~IQ~RS OF ~-~ CI~ OF UNI~I~ PARK~ ~S APPRO~NG T~ BID OF ~ALDE CON- S~UC~ON C~PA~ &~ AWAKING T~ CO~ACT FOR T~~ ~RO~5~NT 0F A PORTION OF LO~ LA~, DESIGNA~D AS DIs~ICT NO. 105. Co~ssioner Sw~%~l]. moved that the resolution be approved; this motion was s~conded by Co~ssioner Burleson; put to vote and carried unam~ously. The following resolution was presented: ~SOLUTION OF T~ BOARD OF CO}~¢ISSIC~RS OF TI-~ CI~ OF ~I'~I~ P~E, TE~S~ APPROVING T}~ CON~ACT AND ~ WI~ ~A~E CONS~UCTION u O},~A~ FOR D~.PROV!~G A PORTION OF ~RS L¢R~, DESICNA~D AS DIS~ICT NO. 105~ IN ~ CI~ OF UNI~I~ PA[~, ~S. Co~ssioner Burleson moved that the resolution be approved; motion vas seconded by Co~ssioner Sw~well; put to vote and carried ~an~ously. The follo~ng ordnance ~s introduced: AN ORDinANCE OF T~ BOA~ CF ~]~IS~C~ OF Tt-~ CI~ OF UNI~RSI~ PA~f, TE~S, A~OPRIATING FUNDS FOR PA~NT OF T~ CI~'S ~HARE OF T}~ COST 0F ~OVING A ~RTION OF LO, RS L~ KNO';~ AS DIS~ICT NO. 105, IN ~ CI~ OF ~I~SI~ PARK A}O DECL~ING AN ES~NCY. Co~ssione~ S~'~ll moved that the ordnance be adopted; motion was seconded by Co~s~ofler B~leson; put to vote And carried ~ously. The follo~g ordin~ce was introduced: 254 AN ORDI2~ANCE OF THE BOARD OF COL~,'~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, DETERIfINING THE ~CESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSk~NT AGAINST THE PROPHRTY A~tD THE OW~IERS THEREOF ON LOVERS L~tE FRO~ THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF DOUGLAS AVENUE TO THE EAST LI~ OF THE COTTON HELT RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY~ AND TO ~ KNO~q~ AS DISTRICT NO. 105~ IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TE)0IS, FOR A PART OF THE COST OF I~- PROVING SAID STREET AND CONSTRUCTING SIDEWALKS Tt~NtEON Ahq3 FIXING A TI]~IE FOR THE HEARING OF THE 055T~RS OR AGENTS OF SAID O~,~(NERS OF SAID PROPERTY OR OF ANY OTHER PERSONS I~ERE$TED IN SAID IEPROVE~ENTS AS PROVIDED BY ARTICLE l105-b, TITLE 28~ REVISED CIVIL STATUTES OF TEXAS, MEING CHAPTER 106 OF THE ACTS OF THE 40th LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEFAS, AND THE ORDI~ANCES OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, AND DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AND EX- AIfINING AND APPROVING THE STATEmeNT OR REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER AND DECLARI2~G AN ENERGENCY. Commissioner Swalwell moved that the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by CommisSioner Burleson; put to vote and carried unanimously. The City Secretary and City Engineer were excused from the meeting for the purpose of attending a legally advertised meeting of the Board of' Adjustment. Upon adjournment of the Board of Adjustment, the City Secretary returned to the meeting of the Board of Commissioners and after considerable discussion relative to corn- pensation paid various employees of the City, Commissioner Burleson moved that the compensation of the following employees be increased to the amount opposite their name effective as of June l, 19~6, and that the budget be ~mended to provide funds for the payment of same: Name Po sition Amount Dr. E. P. Leeper Jack F. Smith L. E. Strozier W. E. West John Kinsey E. A. LawleP Sam Spradlir~. Marie Laney Marion Schumaker Dorothy ~t chell Jacque Cheshire Ora Mae Nichol Mrs. R. L. Clark Health Officer $ 150.00 City Engineer 325.00 Auditor 3 O0. OO Mgr. Water Dept 260.00 ~upt. Public Works 265.00 Tax Deputy 260.00 Eng Dept 190.00 Secretary 175. OO Tax Dept 175.00 Water Dept 175 .OO Payroll Clerk 160.00 Water Dept 160.00 Cashier 125 .OO 235 C. R. Warnack Joe C hurc~mmn F. E. Keene A. F. Lester Floyd Ellard John Ryan H. N. Barnes C. D. Penn W. W. Blachley J. O. Douglas Ralph Aly J. C. Nash J. R. Ford E. R. Rice Leroy Turner ~ Richard Russell Harvey Goin Reece Jones Ralph A 'dkins J. D. Brown POLICE DEPAR~J~NT Position Captain Lieut. Lieut. Radio Mechanic Sgt. Desk Sgt. Desk Sg~. Desk Sgt. Reg. Patrolman !! 11 11 ~o~t $ 250.00 230,00 230.00 225.00 210.00 210.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 190.00 190.00 190.00 190.00 190.00 190.00 190.00 190.00 l?O.OO 190.00 190.00 Na~ A. A. Clark Geo. Wilkin Geo. Wyatt Lawrence Crist Nilton C. Anderson Grady Gee %~;. F. Gilley Hardy Carroll Burnett Smith Vernon R. Sims Bill Aly Truman Barnett Tom N. Campbell I. G. Cartwright Fred Chambers Eugene Ellard C. W. May Robert McClary J. W. Moore FIRE DEPART~NT · Position Captain Capta:ku ~arshal Lieut. EngSneer Driver Private !! 2O5. OO 2O5.00 195 · OO ].95.00 190.00 190.00 190.00 190.00 190.00 190.00 185.00 185 .OO 185. O0 185.00 185.00 185.00 185.00 185. O0 185.00 The Commission discussed at considerable length the policy of furnishing clothes to employees, particularly to the Police and Fire Departments. It was the consensus of opinion ~that tkis practise should be discontinued. ?~ereupon, Commissior~er Burleson moved that the City Clerk be instructed to refrain from further purchases of ~earing apparel except items such as helmets, bunkers and other items wh~Ich might be construed as fire f~ghting equipment. This motion-was seconded by Commissioner Swalwell; put tol vote and carried unanimously. There being~ no further business to come before the Commission~ motion was duly made and seconded to adjourn. PASSED A~D APPROVED THIS THE SEVENTEENTH DAY 0F JUNE, A. D. 19&6. ATTEST: ~ 237 MINUTES OF A ~GULAR I,~ETING OF THE BO'~RD OF C OMMISSIO?~S OF THE CITY CF UNIVERSITY PARK HELD IN T}~ AUDITORI~f 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MOP'DAY, J~ 17, 19~6, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Co~missioners of the City of University Park met in regular session in the City Hall Auditorium, 3800 University Boulevard, Monday, June 17, 191~6, with the following present: Mayor H. E. Yarbrough; Commissioner Clyde E. Swal~ll; City Attorney Wm P. Goar; City Engineer Jack F. Smith; Building Inspector Jack B. Kirven and City Clerk Ral~h E. Hannah. Mr. Cecil Higginbotham, 7037 Vassar Drive and L. M. Glasco, 3901 Lovers Lane, appeared and requested that the City do something relative to alleviating flood conditions through their property south of Lovers Lane. They particularly requested that some action be taken to eliminate the retarding of water through the property of Mr. J. B. Shoed that adjoins their property on the west. After considerable discussion, Commissioner S~alwell moved that the H~at~er be referred to the City Engineer for his study and report back to the Commission on July I, 19~6. A petition was presented to the Commission bearir~g 52 signatures request- ing that action previously taken relative to the closing of Grassmere Lane, from %~estchester Drive west to Douglas Avenue, be rescinded and rendered i~-,effective and that each and every ordinance heretofore adopted attempting to close or abandon or permAt the closing of Grassmere Lane.. through this block be repealed and that Grassmere Lane be kept open for use as a public thoroughfare. The follovdng are names and addressed of property owners in the area that appeared in person and insisted that the petition be given favorable considerstion: James D. Bass Stanley O. Lindgren Dewey Cooper Mrs. L. J. Pues B. L. Beaird L. T. Verner Abe Berger ~rs. ~ary Sheperd ?lhite Mr & Mrs M B Lowe H C Hammett ~132 Grassmere Lane ~lA2 Hyer h129 Grass.mere Lane &300 Crassmere Lane ].~50~ Grassmere Lane &523+ Grassmere Lane A~08 Grassmere Lane A~12 Grassmere La.ne hl~25 Crasamere Lane &~29 Grassmere Lane Commissioner Swalwell ~ved that the matter be taken under advisement and further that the City Attorney carefully check into previous procedure and report back to the Eoverning body his findings July l, 19&6. A public hearing was held pursuant to legal advertisement in connection with the improve~ent of the alley between Greenbrier Drive and Caruth Boulevard extending from Thackeray Street west to Baltimore Drive. No one appeared to pro- test the- improvement. ~ereupon, the follov~ing resolution was Presented: RESOLUTION OF T~ BOARD OF C C~ISS~O~RS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, CLOSING ~EARING ON DISTRICT NO. 112 Commissioner Swalwell moved that the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Mayor Yarbrough; put to vote and carried. The following ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF CO~{ISSIO~F~RS OF T~-E CITY OF [~NIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, LEVYING AN ASSESS}~NT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PART OF THE COST OF I~PROVING A POR- TION OF THE ALLEY DESCRIBED EELOW, RESIGNATED AS DISTRICT NO. ll2~IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS. Commissioner Swalwell moved that the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by ~ayor Yarbrough and carried. The following ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANCE FISNDING AND DETERMINING T}~ NECESSITY OF INPROVING THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 3, PRESTON HEIGHTS ADDITION AND ORDERING THE INPROVENENT OF SAID ALIEY A~D PROVIDING FOR THE ASSESSS~NT OF HE~FITS. Commissioner Swalwell moved that the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by ~ayor Yarbrough and carried. The follov~ing resolution was presented: RESOLUTION OF TP~ BOARD OF COmmISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFI- CATIONS FOR THE INPROVERENT OF T}~ ALLEY IN BLOCK 3 OF~ PRESTON HEIGHTS ADDITION, DESIGNATED AS DISTRICT NO. 117 IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS. Commissioner ~alwell moved that the resolution be approve~d; motion was seconded by Mayor Yarbrough and carried. Mr. A. J. Davis, 3819 Southwestern and E. A. Brown, 3825 Southwestern appeared and presented a petition requesting that the alley intersecting Block 35 University Heights Addition be improved with concrete paving 8 feet in width. There are 26 people owning pro~,erty in this block. These gentlemen presented checks signed by 19 property owners in the amount representing $1.00 per running foot that the respective property owner owns abutting the alley. ~ereupon the following ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANCE FINDING A~I] IETERI~INING THE h~CESSITY OF II. ROVING THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 35, ,L~IVERSITY HEIGHTS ADDITION AND ORDERI~G THE I~ROVE~NT OF SAID ALIA~ AND PROVIDING FOR THE ASSESSmeNT OF BENEFITS. Commissioner Swalwell moved that the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Mayor Yarbrough; put to vote and carried. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSI~'~RS OF T~E CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING THE PLANS A~D SPECIFI- CATIONS FOR THE IMPROVE~,~NT OF THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 35, UNIVERSITY t~IGHTS ADDITION, DESICNATED AS DISTRICT NO. 118, IN T}~ CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEX~S. Commissioner Swalwell moved that the resolution be approved; .~otion was seconded by ~¢ayor Yarbro~gh; put to vote and carried. The following ordinance was introduced: CRDINANCE ~KING IT UNLA%~UL TO KEEP OR BE INTERESTED IN KEEPING A NSAKE OR SNAKES OR OTHER REPTILE OR REPTILES IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, EXCEPT BY A SCHOOL, COLLEGE OR' U~IVE?3ITY FOR SCIENTIFIC, EXPERIL~NTAL OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, FIXING PENALTY FOR VIOI~TION AND DECLARING AN E19ZRGENCY. Co,~mis~ oner Swalwell moved that the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Mayor Yarbrough; put to vote and carried. The City Clerk presented a letter dated June 11, 19~6, addressed to the Mayor and Commissioners signed by Dr. Umphrey Lee, President of Southern Methodist University, accompanied by a proposed replat of Varsity Village and the north 24O one-half of Block 78 of University Heights Addition. A Mr. Lucia, who stated that he was a brother-in-law of Sam Lobello Jr., appeared and dmscussed wi%h the Commission the approval of the proposed plat. Mr. Lucia explained that Mr. Sam Lobello Sr., and Mr. Sam Lobello Jr., were interested in the purchase of the ground described above provided that the proposed plat was approved. After considerable discussion, Commissioner Swalwell moved that the proposed plat be rejected. The motion was seconded by Mayor Yarbrough and carried. Mayor Yarbrough t~hen instructed the City Secretary to write Dr. Lee a letter advising that the proposed plab as presented had been .rejected by the governing body. There being no further business to come before the meeting, Commissioner Swalwell moved that the meeting recess to meet on call. Motion was seconded and the meeting recessed. PASSED Ak~D APPROVED T~S THE FIRST DAY OF JULY, A. D. 1946. ATTEST: 241 MINUTES OF A F~gGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, JULY 1, 19&6, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, July 1, 19A6, at 7:30 P. M. in the City Hall AudAtorium. Present were Mayor H. E. Yarbrough, Con~tssioners Clyde E. Swalwell and James B. Burleson. Also present were City Attorney Wm P. Goat; City Engineer Jack~F. Smith; City Health Officer Edward P. Leeper; Assistant City Clerk Jack B. Kirven and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Conzr~ssioner Swalwell moved that the Minutes of the recessed meeting held June 17, be approved and that the meeting be closed. This motion was seconded by Mayor Yarbrough; put to vote and carried unanimously. A public hearing was held pursuant to legal advertisement in connection with the improvement of Lovers Lane from the east line of Douglas Avenue west to the Cotton-Belt Railroad, known as Improvement District No. 105. Mr. J. W.Mayo, rep- resenting the Mayo Company, appeared and protested the cost of the paving on the ground that in his opinion the cost will not enhance the value of his companyts property an amo'ont equal to the cost of the paving. His company owns all of Lot 17 and the East 35t of Lot 16, Block 19, Highland Park High School Addition. Mrs. Alice Winkleman, owner of the east 50~ of Lot 2, Block B, Idlewild Annex Addition, appeared and inquired relative to the cost of the assessment to be levied against her property. When informed that the amount was estimated to be $566.50, she stated that she would interpose no objection but would be delighted to see the work proceed. Mr. L. B. Bil]/ngsley, owner of the East 10' of Lot 15 and the West ~5' of Lot 16, Block 18, Highland Park High School Addition, appeared to ascertain the amount of the assess- ment levied against his property. When told that the estimated amount was $2,175.00, he stated that in his opinion the property would be enhanced considerably more than the cost of the paving and that he was anxious that the improvement proceed. No one else appeared?in connection with this public hearing. C~m~ssioner Swalwell moved that the hearing be closed and that the fol- lowing resolution be approved: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS~ CLOSING THE HEARING ON DISTRICT NO. 105. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Burleson; put to vote ami carried una~.~us!y. The following ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF CO~ISSIONERS OF THE C~ITY OF .UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE PA~T OF A PART OF THE COST OF ~ IMPROVING A PORTION OF LOVERS LANE, DESIGNATED AS DISTRICT NO. 105, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS. Co~.~ ssioner Swalwell moved that the ordinance be adopted; mOtion was seconded by 0o,~ssioner ~rleson; put to vote and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK ,CRD_~]NG PUBLICATION OF NOTICE ON APPLICATION FOR DEPOSITORY. Co.~ ~ssioner Burleson moved that the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Commissioner Swalwell; put to vote and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: A ~SOLUTION ~RANTING SPECIAL WATER RATE FOR THE SU~ER SEASON OF 1946. Oomaissione~ Burleson moved that the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Oo~issioner SwalweLl; put to vote and carried unanimously. The following or4inance was introduced: oRDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ELEOTION OF A RE~ORDER OF THE 0ORPORATION-00URT IN UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, AND DECLARING Co~uissioner Sw~lweLl moved that the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner Burleson; put to vote and carrie4 unanimously. The following ordinance was introduced: 243 ORDINANCE APPOINTING CECIL E. WRIGHT, RECORDER OF THE CORPORATION CO~T, FIXING HIS COMPENSATION, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Commissioner Swalwell moved that the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner Burleson; prat to vote and carried unardmously. Mr. W. L. Burgher. appeared and presented a petition 5earing ten signatures requesting that the Turtle Creek Storm Sewer be extended at thi~ time as far north .._ as Colgate Avenue. Mr. Burgher was told that the Commission would take the matter under advisementt. Mr. D. A. Curt.is, ~14~ Nor,~ndy, appeared with this son, Lawrence Curtis, and protested the ordinance passed by the City Commission, July 17, forbidding the keeping of snakes and reptiles within the corporate limits of University Park. De. Cheatum and Dr. Harris, instructors and scientists of Southern Methodist Univ- ersity; a Mr. Fontain, Mr. Akin, teachers and scient~ ists of HighlAnd Park High School system and Mr. Baker of the City of Dallas school system appeared in behalf of the jrequest of Mr. Curtis. Mr. Willard White and his father; also a Mr. Kopp next door.neighbors of Mr. Curtis appeared and urged that the ordinance not be repealed but that 'it remain in full force 'and effect and that the 6fflcials off the City of University Park see that the ordinance is not violated in any way. These gentl~ne~ were told that the governing body of the City would take the matter under advisement and would probably make a personal inspection of the' snakes and would arrive at a decision at its next regular meeting July 15. Dean E. B. Hawk, Vice President of Southern Methodist University; Mr. La,ton Bailey, Business Manager and Mr. Paul McMahon~ Attorney for S M U, appeared and dis- cussed a proposed replatting of Varsity Village. The matter was given consideration from ~ angles. Whereupon, Cos~nissioner Burleson moved that S M U present to the City Commission evidence that the Gulf Oil 0orporation would Join in the request of 8 M U; that the present plat be abandoned and that a new plat be adopted. Als~ that a statement Be furnished the City of University Park in writing that S M U or or its assigns will mob at its own cost and expense the present 10" sanitary sewer line extending from Pickwick Lane at the alley north of Wentwood Street along Cavalcade Street to Block A, and that any and all other water and sewer lines to be installed in Varsity Village will be installed i~ee of cost amd expense to the City of University Pank. Further that a statement showing the number of square feet now dedicated to public use that is proposed to be abandoned together with a statement of the number of square feet that will be dedicated to ;ublic use accord- ing to the proposed plat. The above motion was seconded by Commissioner Swalwell; put to vote and carried unanimously. The gentlemen representing S M S were told that the meetLng would recess to meet on call pending their submitting the above facts and that when the date had been assembled, notice should be given either, the Mayor or the City Secretary and another meeting would be called. Mr. W. W. Caruth Jr.k appeared and stated to the Commission. that he desired to develop in the very near future a plot of ground bounded by Airline Road on the west; a tract of ground owned by the Preston Road Christian Church on the north; the proposed extension of Durham Street on the east and the a. lley north of Block 37 in Caru%h Hills .No. 1 Addition on the south. Mr. Caruth pointed out that the above d~scribed area is wholly within the City of Dallas adjoining the City of University Park on the south and west and it apparently would be considerable time before the City of Dallas could or would provide water and sewer service, particularly sewer service because the retain of this land is so situated that any sewer service offered by the City of Dallas womld have to be handled by pump and cast~ iron pipes because the natural drainage flows into.the City of University Park. Mr. Caruth requested permission to connect proposed sanitary sewers for this area to the sanitary sewers of this City, stating that he might be able to work out his water connections with the City of Dallas. After considerable discussion, Mr. Caruth was told that the Mayor and Co~nissioners would take under advisement his problem. There b~ing no further business to ceme before the meeting at this time 2-i5 Commissioner BurleSon moved that the meeting recess to meet on call. seconded a~d the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE FIFTEENTH DAY OF JULY, A. D. Motion was 19~6. / CITY MINUTES OF A ~ MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CO~gISSIONERS OF THE CITI OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 380OUNIVERSITT BOULEVARD, MONDAY, JULY 8, 19~6, AT 8:00 A. M. The Board of Co,~tssioners of the City of University Park met in recessed session Monday, July 8, 19A6, at 8:00 A. M. in the City Hall. Present were Mayor H. E. Yarbrough; Commissioner Clyde E. Swalwell; Commlssioner James B. Burleson; City Engineer Jack F. Smith and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Mr. Geo. Cullum appeared and requested that the engineer's estimate setting out that $1A,~+8.32 was due him in connection with the construction of Caruth Branch Storm Sewer be approved. Whereupon, the following ordinance was introduced: ORDINANCE AUDITING AND ALLOWING CLAIM AND ESTIMATE OF G~ORG~ P. CULLUM, TRADING AND DOING BUSINESS AS W. G, CULLUM & CCMPANY, FOR CCMPLETED WORK ON CARUTH ~RANCH STOR~ SEWER, AND DIRECTING THE DELIVERY OF WARRANTS THEEEFOR AND EECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Con,missioner Swalwell moved that the ordinance be adopted; this motion was seconded by Commissioner Burleson; put to vote and carried unanimously. Co,,aissioner Burleson moved that Prince & Harris Certified Public Accountants be employed for the purpose of completing the audit for the year ending September 30, 19&6. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Swalw$11; put to vote and carried unanimously. The City Clerk was so instructed to advise Mr. Harris. Mayor Tarbrough then suggested that thru Commission maSs a brief inspection trip of projects under way and things which people had complained of. Whereupon, the Mayor, Cosmxissioners and City Secretary inspected the progress being made on the Caruth Branch Storm Sewer. They inspected and discussed Hillcrest Avenue from Southwestern Boulevard north to Northwest Highway; the drainage problem of Mr. Cecil Higginbotham and Mr. L. M. Glasco was discussed at considerable length after their properties and the adjoining property owned by Mr. J. B. Sneed were inspected; the improvement of Lovers Lane from Preston Road to the Cotton Belt 247 Railroad was discussed while being inspected. The group returned to the City Hall and without taking any action rela- tive to any of the above matters, Commissioner Swalwell moved that the meeting recess to meet on call. PASSED AND APP~0VED THIS THE FIFTEENTH DAY OF JULY, A. D. 19~6. ATTEST: 248 249