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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBook 05 05/11/50-10/03/55MINUTES OF A RECESSED MEETING OF TX BOARD OF CO}~ISSIONERS HELD MAY 11, 1950. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in recessed session Thursday, May ll, 1950. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner W. E. George, Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The subject of the sanitary sewer contract with the City of Dallas expiring Julys31, 1950, was discussed at considerable length and Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the followin~ resolution be adopted, and that copies be sent to the members of the Park Cities Water Control and Improvement District No. 2 Board, to Mayor Wallace H. savage of the City of Dallas, and to the Mayor and Aldermen of the Town of Highland Park. This motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REQUESTING A CONFERENCE WITH THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND PARK IN REGARD TO SEWERAGE DISPOSAL CONTRACT. The City Clerk discussed with the Commission the offer of the Travelers Insurance Company to pay the City $2,000.00 as compromise settlement in connection with the TD 6 International Tractor, which was damaged by fire ~pril 10, 1950. The City Clerk explained that the tractor was insured for $2,500, April 20, 1949, and that the insurance had been reduced to $2,250.00 in the renewal policy dated April 20, 1950; further that machinery salesmen had indicated that they would allow from $500.00 to $1,500.OOcredit for the old tractor on new equipment. Commissioner George moved that the City accept the $2,000.00 cash compromise; motion was seconded by Com~issi°ner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time the meeting recessed~ PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 15TH DAY OF MAY, A. D. 1950. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COM~KSSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, MAY 15, 1950, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, May 15, 1950, at 7:30 P. M. -The follo~ing members were~present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Walter E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Fowler Roberts, City Health Officer Dr. E. P. Leeper, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order and recognized in the auditorium as guests, Mr. Fred Alford, Mr. Dulaney Lingo, Mr. W. H. Kindred, and Mr. Elbert Williams. Nm. Elbert Williams stated that his purpose for attending~the meeting ~as to request the Commission to rescind its action of May l~ 1950, at which time an ordinance was adopted "Repealing an Ordinance Granting an Easement to Elbert Williams on Property Therein Described Passed on the 6th Day of May, 1940". Mr. Alford, Mr. Lingo and Mr. Kindred each protested the Commission rescinding its action of May l, 1950, and urged that Mr. Williams not be granted an easement over property o~2d by the City of University Park paralleling the west side of the Dallas Country Club for a distance of 103 feet. After hearing the comments of the interested parties, it appeared to be the consensus of opinion of the City Commission that it weuld be improper for the City to grant Mr. Williams an easement across City property to serve property outside the corporate limits of this City; further that Yin. Williams should give consideration to developing the property south of the corporate limits of the City of University Park in a manner that ~uld be pleasing to Mr. Alford, Mr. Lingo and Mr. Kindred, all owing property ~dthin the City of University Park and adjacent to the Williams' property which is outside the City limits. Commissioner George moved that the legality of the City's right to grant an easement over the property in question be referred to the City Attorney for investigation; further that the parties interested in this matter be requested to confer with each other in an effort to arrive at a successful conclusion and a decision that would be satisfactory to all; further, that Mr. ~'illiams be requested to present to the City Commission as ~11 as the neighboring property owners plans and specifications of the improvements he purposes to locate on the land he owns; and further that he give consideration to annexing the property in'question to the City of University Park, the problem as a whole to be given further consideration at the next meeting of the City Commission, which will be May 22, 1950. This motion was seconded by ~ommissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. Mrs. W. E. Nettle and Mrs. J. N. Westerlage appeared before the Commission s_ud again urged that immediate action be taken relative to petition they had previously filed with the City Commission requesting the permanent pavement of Thackeray Street from Rosedale to Rankin Avenues. The City Clerk explained to the Commission that 6 of the 8 property owners h~d signed the petition, and that 4 of the property o~ers had deposited with the City a check in the sum of $400.00 each, the compromised amount that the City Commission had previously agreed to be assessed against each of the property o~ers as t~eir pro rata part of the improvement. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the City Engineer be requested to prepare plans and specifications, and that the City S~cretary advertise for bids when same w~re prepared for the improvement of Thackeray Street as requested. This motion was seconded by Commissioner G~orge and carried unanimously. The Mayor then requested the City Clefk to~ open sealed bids, which had been submitted pursuant to legal advertisement in connection with the City's requirements for the next 90 days of gasoline. The following is the bid price submitted by each of the companies bidding thereon: BIDDER ~hitlock Oil Company Filgo Oil Company Texas Company Sinclair Oil Co. Consumers Oil Co. Magnolia Oil Co. Gulf Oil Co. REGULAR ETHYL PER GALLON PER GALLON $.145 $ .1575 - 1% 10 days 1/10~ less p~sted Tank Wagon Price $.1535 $.1735 - Net $.1535 $.1735 - Net $.1510 $.1610 - Net $.1510 $.1710 - Net $.1535 $.1735 - Net It was apparent that the bid of Whitlock 0il Company was the low bid. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the bids be referred to the City Engineer, Purchasing Agent and the City Clerk for tabulation and careful analysis relative to specifications, and that said committee be authorized to award the business to the bidder in the opinion of the committee that offered the best bid. This motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The City Attorney submitted written opinion relative to the City being permitted to contribute funds to the Y. M. C. A. to be used for the employment of a person to direct activities of girls in the City parks this summer. He had been requested to prepare such an opinion May l, 1950. The opinion in brief cited that such cash donation would not be legal. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that copies of the City Attorney's opinion be mailed to Mr. Lloyd Messersmith~ Mr. Bennie L. Boynton and Mr. Cy LaMaster. Motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented statements from W. G. Cullum & Company dated April 24 in the amount of $129.85~ and May 8, 1950, in the amount of $172.37~ or a total of $302.22~ requesting payment of the City's pro rata part for connection of water and sewer lines as described in the statements. Commissioner George moved that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to make payment pursuant to statements; motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was presented: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK APPOINTING A BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. Co~mLissioner Stufflebeme moved the ordinance be adopted; motion ~s seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The City Clerk reported that Lots 6 and 6A, Block A~ Landrum's sub- division, had been offered the City for $2,450.00; that Lot 6A consisted of a strip of ground which ~uld be needed for the Central Expressway right-of-way, and that Lot 6 was of sufficient size to take care of the Tear residence, which is now located on Lot 6, Block 3, Summit Law~ Addition and must be removed therefrom. Further that in his opinion Lot 5, Block B, Landrumts Subdivision, which consists of more than lO~O0O square feet and is sufficiently large to provide a location for the Hooper residence, which is now located at the corner of l~estminister Avenue and Colt Road and must be moved, .could be ptu-chased for $2,600.00. Also the City is required to provide a strip of ground 16 feet in width from the east sid~ of Lot 5 in question for Central Expressway right-ef-way~ and that such strip of ground could be retained by the City~ if the lot is purchased at this time. Commissioner George moved that the City Clerk be instructed to proceed immediately with negotiations and purchase all of the above described land for the ~price and consideration mentioned. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF AN ALLEY BLOCK K, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS ADDITION, APPROVING AND ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENT, APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM k~GE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH SPECIFICA- TIONS, LETTING CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS, MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST, DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE ESTIMATES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the above ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The following resolution Ms presented: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVE- MENTS ON ALLEY KNO~N AS DISTRICT NO. 277 IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ TEXAS~ FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR ~ARING TO THE OI,~ERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND TO ALL OTHERS INTERESTED, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE. Commissioner George Moved %he resolution be ap~oved; motion ~s seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme ~nd carried unanimously. The following ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PAR/{ REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING EAST AND WEST ON AMHERST STRk~.T TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CRCSS THE INTERSECTION OF BALTIMORE DRIVE A~D PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time the meeting recessed. CITY CLERK PASSED AND APPR0~Y~D THIS THE 22ND DAY OF MAY, A. D. 9950. MINUTES OF A RECESSED AND DULY ADVERTISED MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM~ 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD~ MONDAY, MAY 22, 1950, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in recessed session Monday~ May 22, 1950, at 7:30 P.M. Present were Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner ~ylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Fowler Roberts, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order and stated the first order of business would be the continuation of the discussion of the request of Mr. Elbert Williams that the City again issue to him an easement over City property a distance of 103t paralleling the west boundary line of the Dallas County Club south of McFarlin Boulevard. Mr. Williams appeared before the Commission and offered an application requesting the City to annex a certain tract of hnd he ed owns south of the City own/property 103' south of Mc~arlin Boulevard, bounded on the east by the Dallas Country Club, on the south by property owned by W. H. Kindred, on the west by property owned by Dulaney Lingo and Fred Alford. The annexation application also requested that the City permit egress and ingress to the land described therein over City owned property. Mr. Bascom Thomas appeared as attorney for Mr. Lingo and protested the City granting easement requested by Mr. Williams. in person, Mr. Fred Alford and Mr. W. H. Kindred. granting of .~he easement sought by Mr. Williams. Also present were Mr. Lingo All of whom protested the Attorney Thomas took the position that the property o,,med by the City was acquired for park purposes and the City 'had no legal right to authorize an easement thereon to Mr. Williams nor any one else. After a thorough discussion of the matter, the problem was again referred to City Attorney Fowler Roberst for his careful study and written legal opinion~ who stated he had not yet had an opportunity to brief the question at hand. Lu view of the City Officials' action, Mr. Williams withdrew his application for annexation of the land, pending the findings of the City Attorney. The Mayor then requested the City Clerk to open sealed bids ~hich had been requested pursnaut to legal advertlse~ent for the resurfacing of certain thoroughfares within this City. The following reflects the bids submitted: Texas Bitulithic Company Southwest General'co~tracting Co. Uvalde Construction Company $ 52,822.00 $ 51,840.00 $ 43,391.00 It was apparent that~the bid of Uvalde Construction Company ~s the low bid. All bids were referred to the City Engineer for immediate tabulation and comparison. Later the City Engineer reported that in his opinion the bid of Uvalde Construction Company wa~ the best bid, whereupon the following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $50~000 IN TIME W~tRA~ FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF ASSITING IN PAYING FOR THE RESURFACING OF CERTAIN STREETS IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK. Commissioner George moved the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF C01~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT AND RESURFACING OF CKRTAIN STR~TS WITHIN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ APPROVING AND ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH IMPROVF~NTS, APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM k~GE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH SPECIFICATIONS, LETTING A CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVE- MENTS, MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE CITY tS COST~ PROVIDING FOR AND LEVYING A TAX TO MEET THE I~DEBTEDNESS INCURRED THEREBY, A~ND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimous~. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION GF THE BOARD GF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVEP~ITY PARK, TEXAS~ APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE BOND OF RJ~LPH E. HAMMAN, AS CITY CLERK. Commissioner George moved the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE APPOINTING A COE.~SSION TO BE KNOWN AS THE ZONING CO~GSSION OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK TO RECOmmEND THE BOUNDARIES OF THE VARIOUS ZONING DISTRICTS AND APPROPRIATE REGULATIONS TO BE ENFORCED THEREIN~ FIXING THE TERM OF OFFICE AND COMPENSATION OF THE EMBERS SO APPOINTED. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the ordinance be approved; motion was seconded by commissioner George and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD GF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPOINTING MEMBERS OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION. Commissioner George moved the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. Commissioner George moved that the action of the Mayor and City Clerk in purchasing Lot 5, Block B~ Landrum's subdivision to the City of University Park, be approved. - Consideration $2,725.00. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried una~.mously. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the City Clerk be requested and authorized to employ the Dallas Real Estate Board to mske appraisal of the land owned by C. A. Christensen Estate~ Frank H. Hooper and C. F. Tears. These three tracts of land being necessary for the right of way in connection with the construction of Central Expressway. Motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried u~_nimously. The City Attorney pursuant to instructions had prepared an ordinance prohibiting the parking or standing of vehicles and equipment on public streets in University Park between the hours of 2:00 A. M. and 6:00 A. M. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the adoption of the ordinance. The proposed ordinance was discussed at considerable length and due to the lack of a second to Commissioner Stufflebeme's motion~ Mayor Coffee stated that the problem of parking cars on the streets would be given further study and the ordinance considered at a later meeting. There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROV]D THIS THE FIFTH DAY OF JUNE, A. ~D. 1950. MINUTES OF A JOINT MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BODIES OF THE PARK CITIE~ ~TER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2~ TO~N OF HIGHLAND PARK AND CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE OFFICE OF THE W~TER DISTRICT, 4700 DREXEL DRIVE, JUNE 2, 1950~ AT 3:00 P. M. A joint meeting of the Board of Directors~ Mayor and Aldermen of the Town of Highland Park, and Mayor and Co~ssioners of the City of University Park ~as held at 3:00 P. M., in the office of the Water District at 4700 Drexel Drive, Friday, June 2~ 1950. The meeting was called to order by Mayor E. H. Blum of Highland Park~ stating that Mr. E. B. Germany had requested this action because he would be detained and would be 15 or 20 minutes late. Ail of the Aldermen of the Town of Highland Park were present namely: E. T. Earnest, M. G. Lipscomb, W. R. Newsom, Jr., C. F. Young and Jack J. Stoneham; Town Attorney~ J. C. Muse, Town Secretai~y E. E. Crowell and Twon Engineer R. G. Allen. Officials from the City of University Park being, present were: Mayor Roy C. Coffee~ Commissioner W. E. George~ Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme, City Attorney Fowler Roberts and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Directors of the ~iter Board were present were:~ President E.B. Germany (15 Minutes Late), Secretary Ed S. ~sson, Members Fred Penn and Luther' Jordan, Engineers W. J. Powell and W. L. Powell~ and District Manager Jack F. Smith. Also present was Mr. Jim Fowler of the Engineering Firm, Koch and Fowler, who had been employed by the two municipalities to make a survey relative to the construction of a sewer disposal plant~ also to analyze and recommend to the municipalities what would be a fair rate for the two municipalities to pay the City of Dallas for sewer disposal privileges. Chairman E. H. Blum discussed with the group the record of official minutes. It appeared to be the unanimous decision that such action was not necessary but that the final decision at the conelusion of the meeting should be recorded. Every member of each of the Governing Bodies of the two municipalities, the Directors of the Water Board, Engineers Powell & Powell~ and Engineer Jim Fowler entered heartily into the discussion. The Meeting adjo'arned shortly after 5:15 P. M., and just before adjournmen~ a~resolution was unanimously adopted requesting that the Mayors of the two municipalities send a letter to the City of Dallas over their joint signatures stating, that Dallast proposal to sell the Park Cities sewer service at $.85~ per connection was rejected, and that the Dallas County Park Cities Water Control and Improvement District No. 2 had been requested to proceed with the furnishing of this service to the Park Cities. There being no further business to discuss at this time, the meeting adjourned. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE FIFTH DAY OF JUNE, A. D. 1950. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, JUNE 5, 1950~ AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, June 5, 1950~ at 7:30 P. M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Ceffe% Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner ~lie Stufflebeme. Also present w~re City Attorney Fowler Roberts, City Health Officer Dr. Edward P. Leeper, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven~ Assistant City Engineer Sam H. Spradlin, Building Inspector Raymond Garrett~ City Auditor James E. Brown, Deputy ~ax Assessor and Collector E. A. Lawler and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Mayor Coffee called the meeting to order and recognized Mrs, F. E. Ballard, · 2932 Daniels Avenue~ who was the only person attending the Commission meeting other than City employees. Mrs. Ballard complained relative to heavy traffic particularly truck traffic on Daniels Avenue; she stated that on two or three occasions several weeks ago a truck travelling west on Daniels Avenue about 3:30 A. M. had disturbed her sleep. MAyor Coffee advised Mrs. Ballard that the Police Department ~uld keep a careful ~atch on Daniels Avenue relative to truck traffic. He also read to her a letter recently received from Mr. James B. Burleson~ former City Commissioner, 2940 Daniels Avenue. This latter stated that in his opinion it would not be proper to pass any resolution or ordina~nce prohibiting truck traffic on that street. A public hearing was then held relative to the paving of the alley between Stanford. and Purdue Streets from Tulane Boulevard east to Baltimore Drive, known as District No. 277. No one appeared to protest the levy~_ng of assessments~ whereupon Commissioner George moved the hearing be closed and that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK K, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS ADDITION IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARE, TEXAS~ FIXING CHARGES A~D LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINS2 THE OWNERS THEREOF, PRO- VIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESS~ENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING IMPROVEMFJ~S IN ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK 8~ CARUTH HILT~q ADDITION, BEING DISTRICT NO. 274~ AND ORDERING PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS DUE W. S. CRA~ORD COMPANY FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS. Commissioner George moved the resolution be approved; ~ motion was seconded by Commissioner Stuf£1ebeme and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: ~ RESOLUTION ACCEPTING IMPROVE~NTS ON CERTAIN ALLEYS IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS DISTRICTS NO. 273~ 275 AND 276. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the resolution b~ approved; motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION ORDERING PAYMENT OF AMOL~S DUE W. S. CRA~0RD COMPANY FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN CERTAIN ALLEYS BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS DISTRICTS NO. 273~ 275 AND 276~ AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF CERTAIN GERTIFI CATES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT. Commissioner George moved the resolution be adopted; motion was ,seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING A~D PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF AN ALLEY BLOCK 52~ AND BLOCK 55~ UNIVERSITY ~EIGHTS NO. 5 AND NO. 6 ADDITIONS, APPROVING AND ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH ~ IMPROVE~NTS, APPROVING A~ ADOPTING MINIMUM WAGE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH SPECIFICATIONS, LETTING CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENT, MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST, DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE ESTImaTES, AND DECLARING AN E~.~RGENCY. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF T.w~ COST OF IMPROVEMENTS A~) OF AMOUntS TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVE- MENTS ON ALLEYS KNO~ AS DISTRICTS NO. 279 AND 280 IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ TEXAS~ FIXING TIME AND PLACE FC~ HEARING TO THE 0I~ERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND TO ALL 0TMERS INTERESTED~ AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE. Commissioner George moved the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the City Clerk be requested to advertise for bids for the improvement of Thackeray Street from Rosedale Avenue north to Rank~_n Avenue~ project to be known as District No. 278. Bids to be received June 19, 1950. This motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented statement from ~. G. Cullum & Company in the amount of $73.80~ being the Cityls pro rata part for ~ater and sewer Service for a part of Lots I and 2~ Block 55, University Heights Addition. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to make payment; motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to issue check to Dorothy Elzey in the amount of $!,858.14~ being $.27¢ per square foot for 6~882 sq~sre feet off of the east side of Lot 3~ Block 9~ Summit Lawn Addition. Said land being needed for Central E~xpressway right of way. Commissioner George seconded this motion and it carried unanimously. CommiSsioner George moved that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to issue check to Koch & Fowler in the sum of $500.00~ being the City's share for engineering service rendered in connection with the sewer rate negotiations bet~en the Park Cities and City of Dallas. The town of Highland Park also paid $500.00 to Koch & Fowler. Commissioner Stufflebeme seconded this motion and it carried unanimously. Mayor Coffee presented a letter recently received from ~. G. Irvin, Superintendent of the Highland Park Independent School District, urging that the City follow through in regard to a petition filed March 17, 1950~ by the Parent- Teacher's Association of the University Park School, and establish sidewalks on r Thackeray Street from Amherst Street north. After considerable discussion Commissioner George moved that the City Clerk be requested to write all of the property o~ers, and request their cooperation in this matter and advise them that ~_l~ess steps were taken to install these mmlks before July 15, that the City Commission would order the walks installed. This motion was seconded by Commissioners Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented a letter from the Dallas Power & Light Company dated April 26, 1950~ requesting permission to relocate certain power lines and telephone poles on Daniels Avenue between Snider Plaza and Dickens Street. The letter also pointed out that if this permission was granted that it will be necessary for two underground riser locations serving the ornamental light system to be moved. Estimated cost to the City is $471.00. It was the unanimous feeling of the City Commission that this matter should be held in abeyance until the poles are removed from Daniels Avenue from Hillcrest to Airline Road, or that the Dallas Power & Light Company should bear s1) expense in relocating the undergro~_ud service for the ornamental street lighting system. The following ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CIl~ OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGULATING ~RAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING EAST AND NEST ON DYER STREET TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSECTION OF BOEDEKER STREET AND PROVID~'NG A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded ~ry Commissioner George and carried ,~nimously. There being no further busin~ess to come before the Commission at this time, the meeti~ recessed. PASSED AND APPROI~D THIS THE lgrH DAY GF JUNE~ A. D. 1950. ATTEST: L MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COM~KSSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, JUNE 19, 1950, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, June 19, 1950, at 7:30 P. M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner ~lie Stufflebeme. Also present: City Attorney Fowler Roberts, City Health Officer Dr. E. P. Leeper, Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Assistant City Engineer Sam H. Spradlin, Deputy Tax Assessor and Collector Eric A. Lal~ler s_nd City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Mr. W. P. Bentley, President of Uvalde Construction Company, and Mr. Harper, representative of Southwestern Laboratories Company, appeared and discussed with the Commission the use of pea gravel for the resurfacing on the streets recently contracted to be resurfaced. After considerable discussion, and further conferences, it was agreed to permit the use of pea gravel on certain streets, ~at other streets as designated by the City Engineer crushed stone would be used in lieu of gravel as set up in the specifications; and where crushed stone is used in lieu of gravel Uvalde Construction Compar~ will be paid $.61¢ per ton more than the bid price submitted for Type "D" asphalt in their proposal of May 22, 1950. This increase of $.615 per ton for Type "D" asphalt is still lower than any of the other contractorts bid for this type asphalt. Mr. Gidley and another person residing on Amherst Street appeared and requested the Commission to order that sidewalks be constructed in the parkway on Durham Street paralleling Lot 12, Block 21, Caruth Hills Addition. After reading the letter presented by these gentlemen, Commissioner George moved that the City Clerk be requested to notif~y the owner of the property that the sidewalk should be installed, and if same is not installed prior to July 15, that it would be the obligation of the City Commission to order its installation. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried u~nimously. Sealed bids were then opened for the paving of Thackeray Street, same had been submitted pursuant to legal advertisement appearing in the official publication and they were as follows: W. S. Crawford Company John Reinhart Texas Bitulithic Compar~ Uvalde Construction Company Austin Paving Co. $ 4,932.50 5,513.00 6,132.25 6,270.50 6,333.75 It ~as apparent that the bid of ~. S. Crawford Company was the lowest and best bid, therefore~ Commissioner Stufflebem2 moved~ and the motion was seconded by Commissioner George that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF A PORTION OF THACKERAY STREET, APPROVING AND ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS, APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM WAGE SC~3.E CONTAINED IN SUCH SPECIFICATIONS~ LETTING CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS, MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE CITY IS PORTION OF THE COST, DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE ESTIMATES, AND DECLARINq AN EMERGENCY. The followLng resolution ~as presented: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSE~ FOR IMPROVE- MENTS AND OF ~J~OUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVEMENTS ON A PORTION OF THACKERAY STREET I~N THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXYNG TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING rT0 THE 0~ERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY~ AND OTHERS INTERESTED, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLF~K TO GIVE NOTICE. CommisSioner George moved the resolution be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was presented.. ORDINANCE'LEVYING A TAX TO PAY INTEREST AND CREATE A SINKING FUND TO MEET A_ND PAY CERTAIN INDEBTEDNESS FOR LOVERS LAND PAVING IMPROVEMENTS, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TIME WARRANTS THEREFOR, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Commissioner George moved the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commmissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF ALLEYS KNOWN AS DISTRICTS NO. 281 AND 282~ APPROVING AND ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS~ APPROVING A~) ADOPTING ~MINIMUM WAGE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH SPECI- FICATIONS, LETTING CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS, ~ING APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE CITY~ PORTION OF THE COST~ DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE ESTIMATES, AND DECLARING AN E~RGENCY. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVE- MENTS ON ALLEYS KN0~ AS DISTRICTS NO. 281 AND 282, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ TEXAS~ FIXING TIME A/ID PLACE FOR HEARING TO THE OWNERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND TO ALL OTHERS INTERESTED, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE. Commissioner George moved the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented statement dated June 5~ from W. G. Cullum & Company in the amount of $57.46~ beLng the City's share for connecting water and se~r at the rear of Lot 14~ Block 66, University Heights Addition. Commissioner George moved the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to make payment; motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. There being no further business at this time, the meeting recessed. ATTEST: PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE THIRD DAY CF J~LY~ A. D. 1950. CITY CLF~K MINUTES OF A RECESSED MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, ~.D IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, TU~DAY, JUNE 20, 1950~ AT 7:30 P. M. The ~Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in recessed session Tuesday, June 20, 1950, at 7:30 P. M. The follo~bug members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Engineer Jack B. Kirven and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The meeting had been called for the purpose of discussing with th~ property owners of the South half of Block 8, and the North half of Block 10, East University Place Addition, the rescinding of Deed Restrictions placed of record the 30th day of November, 1945. The Mayor called the meeting to order and the City clerk explained the purpose of the meeting. Those present other than City Officials were Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Ca!lahan, 3032 E. Potomac Avenue; Arlene K. Sterchi, 3028 East Potomac; Mr. Saunders, son-in- law of J. C. Briggs, 3022 E. Potomac; Mr. and Mrs. Roby Nichols, 3024 E. Potomac; and Mrs. Myrtle Roop~ owner of vacant lot at3004 E. Potomac. After considerable discussion Mr. and Mrs. Roby L. Nichols and Mrs. Arlene K. Sterchi executed the agreement to remove the restrictions. Mr. Saunders stated that in his opinion the proposal to create a park and construct a wall on the south side of Potomac was very desirable, and that it was his feeling that his father-in-la~ J. D. Briggs, will join in the movement. Mr. and Mrs. Callahan at first were favorable~ but later Mrs. Callahan refused to cooperate, stating that in her opinion Caruth was profiting materially by the proposed change and should either give the City a deeper park or pay the property owners on the north side of Potomac for the privilege of carrying out the proposed arrangements. Mrs. Callahan stated they would take the matter under advisement~ that they would like to see a written agreement between Mr. Caruth and the City setting out when the wall would be constructed, and what type architectural design wo~ld be used in constructing the business establishments that will be located on the south part of Block 10; also a statement as to when such development will be started and completed. When the above named people had retired from the buildtng~ The Commission ed interview/Mr, and Mrs. Frank W. Hooper. After considerable discussion~ the Commission agreed te purchase from the Hoopers their 'property located at the southwest corner of ~stminister Street and Colt Road~ consideration to be $21,000.00 cash. The land consisting of 30~97%.8 square feet, improvements being a seven room brick home~ three car garage and other improvements. The Hoopers agreed to give possession not later than September 15, provided the property was needed by that time for the development of Central Expressway. The 'Commission agreed, however, that the Hoopers might remain there until October 15~ without rental charge, provided the property was not needed prior to that time. The follo,~n~ng resolution was presented: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF CO~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, AUTHORIZING, INSTRUCTING AND APPROVING THE APPLICATION TO THE NATIONAL SURETY CORPORATIGN FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES HONESTY BLANKET POSITION BOND, APPROVAL OF SUCH BOND OR BONDS TO BE EFFECTIVE AS OF NAY 23, 1950. Commissioner~George moved the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried ~nanimously. There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time~ the meeting recessed. PASSE~ AND APPROV~ THIS THE SRD DAY OF JULY, A. D.~950. ~ ~~ / Th"CLE K MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUD~ITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BO .Lr~EVARD, MONDAY, JULY 3, 1950, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, July 3, 1950. The follo~dng members ~ere present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee and Commissioner Wylie Stuffle~beme. Also present were Jack B. Kirven, City Engineer, and Ralph E. Hamman, City Clerk. The Mayor called the meeting to or~er at 7~30 P. M. ~ The abo~e were the only people present. The follo~zing ordinance was introduced: ORDINANCE CL0~ING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING ALLEYS THROUGH BLOCKS 52 AND 55, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS NO. 5 AND NO. 6 ADDITIONS · IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST THE O~VERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. No one opposed the above ordinance, whereupon Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Mayor Coffee and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented letter from Joe W. Riley, attorney for the Highland Park Independent School District, offering $457.80 as cash compromise for the Paving Certificate issued against one Ivey H. Teat et ux, in the amount of $522.00. After the City Clerk explained that Teat through his Attorney, Douglas Bergman, had threatened to plead homestead exemption, and that it was the recommendation of City Attorney Fowler Roberts that the City accept the compromise offered, Commissioner S tufflebeme moved that the check tendered be accepted as full and complete settle- ment of the City's claim against Ivey H. Teat and the property o~e%ed by him and his wife, Mable Teat. Motion was seconded by Mayor Coffee and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented statements from W. G. Cullum & Company dated June 23 and June 29, in the respective amounts of $158.00 and $50.27, being the City's pro rata part for the construction of water and sewer lines described in the statements. Conmuissioner Stufflebeme moved that the statements be paid; motion was seconded by Mayor Coffee and carried unan~ ~mously. The City Clerk presented statement from W. G. Cullum & Company in the amount of $2~10~.28, representing materials and labor used in connection with the construction of a 6" water line from the new warehouse to Fondren Drive, hence west on Fondren Drive to Colt Road. This settlement also includes certain rentals to Cullum on Machinery used in laying astor sewer from new w~rehouse building in a southeasterly direction to the property line of Fondren Drivee Co~mzissiener Stufflebeme moved that the statement be paid; motion was seconded by Mayor Coffee and carried unanimously. The Commission again discussed the procurement of all necessary right-of- way for Central Express~mys, and the City Clerk was authorized to indicate to Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Tears that the City would pay as high as $9,300.00 for their property known as Lot 6~ Block 3, Summit Lawn Addition. There being no f~n'ther business to come before the Commission at this time, the meeting recessed. PASSED A~) APPROVED THIS THE 17TH DAY OF JIfLY~ A. D. 1950e MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIO~IERS OF THE CITY OF D-NIVERSITY PARK, ~.~ IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY~ JULY 17, 1950~ AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, July 17, 1950, at 7:30 P. M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner ~lie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Fowler Roberts, City Health Officer Dr. Edward P. Leeper, Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene~ City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Assistant Engineer Sam H. Spradltn, Building Inspector C. F. Johanning, Deputy Tax Assessor and Collector Eric A. Eawler and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order and Mr. Stanley Patterson~ Superin- tendent of Building~ and Grounds of Southern Methodist University, appeared and presented blue prints showing plans for egress and ingress onto Hillcrest Avenue of occupants of the new dormitory on S. M. U. Campus in the ~area of the theological school. Mr. Patterson discussed with the Commission the desirability of the widening of Hillcrest Avenue from Mockingbird Lane north to McFarlin Boulevard. It was suggested that a conference be held with Mr. ~. R. Burns~ President of the Dallas R~ailway and Terminal Company; Mr. George McGregor, President of the Dallas Po~r and Light Company~ and Mr. Clyde Smith~ President of the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, for the purpose of discussing the removal of the railway tracks, light and telephone poles from Hillcrest Avenue and the widening of said street. Mr. Patterson a~eed to attend such conference, and it was decided to hold same Thursday Afternoon~ July 20~ 1950. A public hearing was then held in connection with the paving of Thackeray Street from Rosedale Avenue north to Rank_in Street. No one appeared to protest the improvement. The follo~n~ ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE CLOSING HF~RING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF THACKERAY STREET, KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 278~ IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTIES AB~TTING THEREON AND AGAINST THE OWneRS THEREOF~ PROVIDING FOR THE COLIECTION .OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGN- ABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF~ AND DECLARING AN EMERG~2~CY. Motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme that the ordinance be adopted~ seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously. A public he~ring was then held in connection with the improvement of alleys known as Districts No. 281 and 282. No one appesmed to protest th~s proposed improve- ment, whereupon the following ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING ALLEYS KNOWN AS DISTRICTS NO. 281 AND 282~ IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST THE OWNERS THEREOF, PRO- VIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSmeNTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEP~MOF, AND DECLARING AN E~RGENCY. Commissioner George moved the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING IMPR~NTS ON A PORTION OF LOVERS LANE IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS~ AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE Aha) DELIVERY OF CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE OF SPECIAL ASSESS~.NTS LEVIED. Comm&ssioner George moved the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE AUDITING AND ALLOCatiNG CLAIM AI~D FINAL ESTIMATE OF TEXAS BITULITHIC COMPANY FOR COMPLETED WORK AND THE IMPROVEMENTS OF A PORTION OF LOVERS LANE, KNO~,~ AS DISTRICT NO. 245~ AND DIRECTING THE DELIVERY OF WARRANTS IN PAYME~ OF A PART OF AMOUNT DUE TEXAS BITULITHIC COMPANY. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The following resolution w~s presented: A RESOL~ION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS~ APPOINTING MR. T. G. HARKEY AS A MEMBER OF THE ZONING COM~SSION AND THE CITY PLAN CO~SSION ~OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ TEXAS~ TO COMPLETE THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF MR. STANLEY PATTERSON. Commissioner George moved the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The follow, lng resolution was presented: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF CO~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK ORDERING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE FOR DEPOSITORY. Con~issioner Stufflebeme moved the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE OF THE BOAteD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING NORTH AND SOUTH ON BOEDEKER STREET TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSECTION OF LOVERS LANE AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Co,missioner George and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented statement from W. G. Cullum & Company dated July lO~ 1950~ in the amount of $467.!,3~ being the City's pro rata part for the construction of water and sewer lines at the rear of Lot lO through 18~ Block 78~ University Heights Addition. Commissioner George moved the statement be paid; motion was seconded by Comm~issioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented proposal from Homer Gardner ttouse Moving Company, that he would move the steel warehouse from its present location to the new location, being land p~rchased from L. R. Snyder, for a consideration of $1~800.00. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the City Clerk be authorized to contract with Mr. Gardner for this service. This motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. City Cl~rk Hamman and City Engineer Kirven reported to the City Commission that progress was being made in connection with the obtaining of sidewalks on Thackeray Street where none exists from Amherst Street north. It was their recommendation that the Commission refrain from taking formal action, adopting ordinances and etc., relative to this needed improvement~ as it was their feeling that the property owners would cooperation in this movement. The City Clerk again discussed with the Co~Lmission the necessity of purchasing from Mr. George Cullum a strip of ground approximately 70 feet in width paralleling the east side of the H & T C Railroad from Fondren Drive in a southwesterly direction approximately 29& feet. The City Clerk explained that Mr. Cull~nn had insisted that he be paid $.25~ per square foot for this land which is needed in connection with the construction of Central Expressway. After due consideration Commissioner George moved that the City Clerk proceed with the purchase of the land from Mr. Cullum at $.25¢ per squ_~me ~foot~ just as soon aS the City Engineer could furnish the exact amount of land needed. It was estimated that the amount to be paid Mr. Cullum would be approximately $5~070.00. Commissioner Stufflebeme seconded this motion~ it was put to vote and carried unanimously. The City Clerk reported to the Commission that he had again been in contact with Mr. and Mrs. C. Frederick Tears~ Jr.~ 2608 Milton Street~ relative to the purchase of their property~ the lot being needed for Central Express~,~y~ and that Mr. Tears had recently filed a letter with the City stating that he would not consider selling the property for less tl~zu $10,S00. Whereupon Co~missioner Stufflebeme moved and the motion was seconded by Commissioner George that City Attorney Fowler Roberts be requested to institute condemnation proceedings in connection with the acquiring of this property. Commissioner Stufflebeme m~ved that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to issue check to James N. Landrt~n in the amount of $2,450.00 for the purchase of Lot &~ Block B~ Landrum's subdivisien~ to mOve~thereon the five room cottage owned by the City and now occupied by Mrs. John Kinsey. The property on which this cottage is located is needed for Central Expressway. Commissioner George seconded this motion and it carried unanimously. City Clerk hamman discussed with the Commission the annual audit. After some discusston~ Connnissioner Stufflebeme moved that the accounting firm of James B. Burleson & Company~ Certified Public Accountants~ be eEployed to audit this City's affairs for the period ending September 30, 1950. This motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented the request of Dr. J. N. Holt, a veterinary located on Yale Boulevard~ which is east of Greenville Road~ that he be permitted to carry dead animals to our warehouse to be disposed of by our garbage men. Dr. Holt's establishment is within the corporate li~Lts of Dallas~ but he complains that the City of Dallas will not furnish him this service. ~He offered to pay the City of University Park $10.00 per month in advance for the privilege just recited. Commissioner George mo~ed that the City undertake to furnish Dr. Holt the service requested at $10.O0 per month on a temporary basis~ and shottld the service prove to be a burden to the City that it be discontinued. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPRDVED THIS THE TTH DAT OF AUGUST, A. D. 195~). AT T ~ }.frNUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIO~ OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL A~DI- TORITR4, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MOI~DAY, AUGUST 7~ 1950, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday~ August 7~ 1950~ at 7:30 P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee~ Commissioner ~Jalter E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Fowler Roberts~ City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Purchasing Agent N. E. ~est, and City C18rk Ralph E. Hannah. The Mayor called the meeting to order and Mr. J. D. Gamble and attorney appeared in behalf of Rex Gambl% who had written a letter requesting the City to release to him without cost a 1939 model Chevrolet Sedan~ which has been held in the City pound 259 days - pound fees being $69.75. Mr. J. D. Gamble was told by the Mayor and Commissioners that the City would not waive all of the charges assessed lagainst the car~ but would look with favor upon making a compromise settlement should his brother, Rex Gamble, tender cash or bank exchange in the approximate amount of $50.00 Mr- J. L. Latta appeared in behalf of a letter he had recently written the Chief of Police requesting permission to close a part of Lovers Lane occasionally in the 4400 block~ for the purpose of the employees of the Glo Cleaning Company conducting a square dance in the street in front of the plant in that block. Chief Keene explained that Lovers Lane is a heavily travelled thoroughfare~ and surmised that indivtdu~_s attending the proposed square dances would be walking across the street to the drug store and the ice cream store opposite the location, and further that the noise from such a gathering would be a distrubance to the people living on Amherst Street and Hyer Street in that vicinity. After considera- tion~ it appeared to be the unanimous decision of the City Commission to decline to grant Mr. Latta's request. Sealed bids were opened in connection with legal advertisement for a depository period ~endtng .July 31, 1951. The only bid submitted was that of the Hillcrest State Bank, being the only ban~ within the City of University Park. The hid was read and found to be satisfactory, whereupon the follo~dng resolution was presented: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD ~OF ~COMMISSIONERS OF · THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ TEXAS, DESIGNATING THE EILLCREST STATE BANK AB DEPOSITORY FOR THE YEAR ENDING JULY 31, 1951. Commissioner George moved the resolution be approved; by Commissione~ Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. motion was seconded The City Clerk was then requested to open sealed bids which had been submitted in connection with the purchase of a lift to be used 'for greasing cars at the City garage. Bids were submitted as follows: Standard Service Parts Rotary Lift $ 900.32 Carter Auto Supply Company Joyce Lift 1,064.02 Dave Crockett Supply Co. Globe Lift 1,099.00 Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the bids be referred to the City Engineer, Purchasing Agent and City Clerk for carefu~ study of the specifications of each of the products offered and that said committee be authorized to purchase what in their opinion was the best merchandise offered for the least money~ taking into consideration safety factors and etc. This motion was seconded by Comm%.ssioner George and carried unanimously. The ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF AN ALLEY BLOCK l~ WRIGHTS ADDITION AND BLOCK 190/b, PRESTON PLACE IN HIGHLAND PARK; BLOCK 29~ CARUTH HILLS ADDITION; BLOCK l~ METHODIST UNIVERSITY ADDITION; AND BLOCK 56~ UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS NO. 5 AND NO. 6 ADDITIONS, APPROVING AND ADO?rING PIJLNS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS, APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM WAGE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH SPECIFI- CATIONS~ LETTING CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS~ MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE ESTIMATES, AND DECLARING AN ~ERGENCY. Commissioner George moved the ordinance be adepted~ by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: motion was seconded RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVE- MENTS ON ALLEYS KNOWN AS DISTRICTS NO. 283~ 284~ 286 AND 287 IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING TO THE OWNERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY~ AND TO ALL OTHERS INTERESTED, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE. Commissioner Stufflebeme~ moved the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSI0I~P~S' OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AUTHORIZING THE PLACING~ MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF A STREET LIGHT AT THE CORNER OF VILLANOVA DRIVE AND PICK%~CK LANE. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the resolution be approved; seconded by Commissioner George an~d carried unanimously. The following ordinance was presented: motion was ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF CO~$iISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGLU~TING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING EAST AND ~EST ON MARQUETTE STREET~ CENTENARY, ~NTWOOD AND VILLANOVA DRIVES TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSECTION OF PICKWICK LANE, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. Commissioner George moved the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unani~mously. The following ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING NORTH AND SOUTH ON AIRLINE ROAD TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSECTION OF C~RUTH BOULEVARD, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. 3¸4 Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING THE GENERAL ROLLS OF THE CITY CLE~ AS EX-OFFICIO TAX ASSESSOR AND TAX COLLECTOR OF THE CITY GF UNIVERSITY PARK,' TEXAS, FOR THE C~T,'~,NDAR, YEAR 1950 Commissioner George moved the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS~ APPROVING THE GEhrF~RAL ROLLS OF THE CITY CLERK AS EX-OFFICIO TAX ASSESSOR AND TAX COLLECTOR OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1950. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VIII OF AN ORDINANCE PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE 15TH DAY OF JUNE~ 1936~ ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF CO~,fKSSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS~ CREATING THE OFFICE OF MANAGER OF WATERWORKS AND SE~RAGE DEPARTMENT, PRESCRIBING THE DUTIES OF SAID MANAGER~ PRO- VIDING FOR WATER RATES FOR SERVICES FURNISHED WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY~ PROVIDING FOR RATES FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND FOR CONSUMERS OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS PROVIDING RATES FOR SEI,ERAGE SERVICES, PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR FALSE STATEMENT IN SUCH APPLICATION, PROVIDING MONEY DEPOSITS TO BE P08TED FOR ~TER SERVICES, PROVIDING FOR ~TER PEETS TO BE ISSUED~ PROVIDING FOR METERS TO BE SET AND FEES THEREFOR, PROVIDING FOR THE TF~TING OF WATER METERS AND THE CHARGE THEREFOR~ A~) FOR A SERVICE CItARGE IN CASE OF METERS NOT REGISTERING CORRECTLY, PROVIDING REGULATIONS TO GOVERN WATER AND SE~ER SERVICES, PROVIDING FOR INSPECTIONS BY AUTHORIZED PERSONS~ PROVIDING FOR SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF FIRE HYDRANTS~ PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR TAMPERING ~ETH EQUIPMENT OF WATER AND SE~R SERVICES~ PROVIDING FOR NOTICE TO THE MANATER CF SIDEWALK OR CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION~ AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY"; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner George 'and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE EST,,ABLISHING ONE-WAY STREET FOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC ON COLGATE AVENUE FROM ITS INTERSECTION OF ~STCHESTER DRIVE TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH DOUGLAS AVENUE, TRAFFIC TO MOVE IN A WESTERLY DIRECTION ONLY; PROVIDING FOR THE ERECTION OF SIGNS AT INTERSECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE ENFOR~MENT OF ITS PROVISIONS; PR3~CRIBING PEnaLTY FOR VIOk~TION; CONTAINING SAVING CLAUSE A~D DECLARING AN EI~RGENCY. ~ommissioner George moved the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented statement from ~. G. Cullum & Company dated July 19~ 1950; in the amount of $50.27~ being the City's pro rata part for the construction of water and se~r lines at the rear of Lot 18~ Block 71~ University Heights Addition. Commissioner George moved the statement be paid; motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. Commissioner George moved that the City Clerk be requested to exert evez-y effort possible to purchase the remaining right of way for Central Expressway and if he encountered any obstacles that the City Attorney be requested to immediately file condemnation proceedings. This motion was seconded by Contmissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. Commissioner George then moved that the City Attorney be requested to immediately institute suits for delinquent taxes both personal and real. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. Later the City Clerk reported that C. Frederick Tears, Jr. had offered to sell to the City Lot 6~ Block 3~ Summit Lawn Addition~ and the Lmprovements thereon, which lot is needed for Central Expressway~ for a sum of $10~000.00. The City Clerk was advised that this was the value placed on the property in question in an appraisal held in the City from the Dallas Real Estate Board; further that Mr. Tears had negotiated with the Dallas Real Estate Board for an appraisal and said Beard has furnished him with a similar appraisal. Commissioner George moved that the City Clerk be authorized to proceed ~ith the purchase of the property in question for the sum of $10,000.00. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stt~flebeme and carried unanimously. There being no further business to come before the CoE~ission at this time the meeting recessed. PASSED A~D APPROVED THIS THE 7T_H DAY OF SEPTEMBER, A. D. 1950. ~[NUTES OF THE REGULAR ~ETING OF THE BOARD OF CO~,[[SSIONERS OF Tb~ CITY 0F UNIVERSITY PARX~ HELD IN TF~ CITY HALL AUDI- TORIL~4~ 3800 L~!VEHSITY BOULEVARD, THURSDAY~ SEPTEMBER 7~ 1950~ AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Co~nissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Thursday~ September 7~ 1950~ at 7:30 P.M. The fo!lo~ng members were present: Mayor Roy C. CoFfee, Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Health Officer Dr. Edward P. Leeper~ City Engineer Jack B. Kirven~ Assistant City Engineer Sam H. Spradlin and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order~ and a public hearing ~as held relative to the paving of alleys kno~ as Districts No. 283~ 284~ 286 and 287, being the alley betv~en Potomac Avenue and San Carlos Drive extending from Douglas Avenue to Preston Road; and alley bet~en Caruth Boulevard and Greenbrier Drive extending from Airline Road to Durham Street; and alley between University Boulevard and Emerson Avenue extending from ~,~stchester Drive to Preston Roa~ and alley between Colgate Avenue and Mar~ quette Street extending from Turtle Creek Boulevard to Hillcrest Avenue. No one appeared to protest the improvements, whereupon Commissioner George moved the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSME~'~TS FOR PART OF THE COST OF I~PROVING ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK 1~ WRIGHTS ADDITION~ AND BLOCK 190/D~ PRESTON PLACE IN HIGHLA~ PARK; BLOCK 29~ CARL~fH HILLS ADDITION; BLOCK 1, METHODIST UNIVERSITY ADDITION; A~D BLOCK 56~ UNIVF~RSITY HEIGHTS NO. 5 AND no. 6 ADDITIONS IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ TEXAS~ FIXING CtL~RGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST THE 0~.~ERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESS~NTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF, AND DECLARING AN E~ERGENCY. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and it carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING IMPROVE~,~S ON CERTAIN ALLEY IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS DISTRICT NO. 260. CoE~issioner Stufflebeme moved the resolution be approved; seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The following resolution ~as presented: motion was RESOLUTION ORDERING PAYmeNT OF AMOUNTS DUE UVALDE CONSTRUCTION CONLOAN~ FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN AN~ AL~ KNOIJN AS DISTRICT NO. 260~ AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF CERTAIN CERTIFICATES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT. Commissioner Stufflebememoved the resolution be approved; seconded by Commissioner Ge&rge and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was presented: motion was ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING A~) PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVE~S OF AN ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK M~ ARMSTRONG FAIRWAY ADDITION, AND BLOCK 3~ FRANCES DANIEL PARK NO. 2 ADDITION, APPROVING A~) ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH IMPROVEME~S~ APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM WAGE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH SPECIFICA- TIONS, LETTING CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVEN~NTS, MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYME~ OF THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST, DIRECTING THE CITY E~GINEER TO PREPARE ESTIMATES AND DECLARING AN EI~RGENCY. Commissioner George moved the ordinance be adopted; seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: motion was RESOLUTION APPROVING A~ ~ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF THE COST OF I~PROVE~ENTS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVE- MENTS ON ALLEYS IG~O~ AS DISTRICTS NO. 288 AND 289~ IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING TO TI~ OI.~VERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND TO ALL OTHERS INTERESTED, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE. Co~nissioner Stufflebeme moved the resolution be approved; was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. motion The £ollowing resolution was presented: RESOLUTION A~]ING TH~ BUDGET, AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE A~) PAYMENT OF A FIRE TRUCK FROM THE A~RICAN LA FRANCE FOA~TE CORP. FOR $14~550.00. Commissioner George moved the resolution be approved; seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TIME ~NTS FOR TI~ PURCHASE OF A 750 G. P. M. AMERICAN LA FRANCE PUMPING ENGINE FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ TEXAS, AND LEVYING A TAX TO PAY INTEREST AND CREATE A SINKING FUND TO RETIRE SUCH INDEBTEDNESS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the ordinance be adopted; seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The follo~zlng resolution was presented: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY CO~$~SSION OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGARDING FLUORINATION OF WATER TO PREVENT TOOTH DECAY. Comm~issioner Stufflebeme moved the resolution be approved; seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The following resolution ~s Presented: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COM~SSION OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGARDING INTEP~-CITY CONTRACTS AND RELATIONSHIP ~ITH T~ CITY OF DALLAS. Comm.~ssioner Stufflebeme moved the resolution be approved; seconded by Conm~issioner George and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: EESOLUTION ORDERING ~ARING ON THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER l~ 1950~ AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30~ 1951. Connnissioner Stufflebeme moved the resolution be approved; seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. motion was motion was motion was motion was motion was The City Clerk presented a letter from the Park Department of the City of Dallas requesting we remit $23.00 in payment of expenses incurred by Don Stansbury, a citizen of University Park, who represented this City in the State Tennis Tournament. Commissioner George moved the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to issue check for said expenses; motion was seconded by Commissioner Stuffle~me and carried unanimously. The City Engineer reported that all sidewalks had been installed on Thackeray Street from Amherst Street north except the one abutting Lot 12, Block 17~ University Heights Addition~ o~med by John Schwartz. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved, and the motion was seconded by Commissioner George~ that if the walk was not installed during the week of September ll~ 1950, that legal steps be taken to force its installation. The City Engineer and City Clerk discussed with the Commission the continuing of resurfacing streets. City Clerk suggested that Preston Road be resurfaced from Lovers Lane to the south City L~ts with pea gravel used as a base instead of chat. After discussing the matter thoroughly~ CoEmissioner Stufflebeme moved that the City Engineer and City Clerk be requested to contact the officials of Uvalde Construction Company and request that they substitute pea gravel for chat for the resurfacing of Preston Road; also that Southwestern Boulevard be resurfaced ~th similar materials from Preston Road to the east City Limits, provided Uvalde Construction Company would do Southwestern Boulevard at the price listed in its original bid for the res~rfacing of streets, which was submitted and approved by the City Commission several weeks ago. Co~?~ssioner George moved that the City Attorney be requested to file condemnation proceedings immediately for the remainder of the land needed for Central Expressway. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. ~ The City Clerk was instructed to contact the o2ficials of the Dallas Power & Light Company and the SouthWestern Bell Telephone Company for the purpose of expediting the removal of telephone poles, light Mires and cables from Daniels Avenue. Mayor Coffee requested the~ Cit Clerk and City Engineer t~ expedite the paving of Durham Street from University Boulevard north.~ The ordinance that follows was presented: ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8 OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED ON THE 21ST DAY OF JUNE, A. D. 1948~ AND RECORDED IN VOLU~SE 5~ PAGE 612 OF THE O~DINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ TEXAS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Commissioner George moved the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. There being no further business to-come before the Commission at this time~ the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED TItIS THE 1STH DAY OF SEPTemBER, A. D. 1950. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BGARD OF CO~ISSIO~S OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1950~ AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday~ September 18~ 1950, at 7:30 P. M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stu2flebeme. Also present ~re City Attorney Fowler Roberts, Chief of Police Keene, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Assistant Engineer Spradlin, Assistant Purchasing Agent West, Assistant ~nager of the Water Department Puryear, Deputy T~x Assessor and Collector Lawler~ City Auditor Brown, Building Inspector C. F. Johannlng and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order and recognized the following guests: Former ~yor H. E. Yarbrough, Ed S. Wesson, Paul Emery~ and Mr. and Mrs. Olin Scurlock. City Clerk presented a petition dated September ll~ 1950, bearing 30 signatures of people residing in the 3200~ 3300 and 3400 block of Southwestern Boulevard, setting out that it was their ~-nderstanding that the owners of Lot 18, Block 12~ University Heights Addition was planning to seek a permit for the construction of a one story cottage on said lot. The petition urged that the City give due consideration before granting such a permit, setting out that in the opinion of those signing the petition a cottage weuld impair the val~e of the homes in that area~ all of which are two story construction. The City Clerk explained to the City Commission that the City has no control relative as to whether a permit can be granted for a cottage or two story, as such questions are controlled solely by Deed Restrictions. The City Clerk also advised that many of the signers of the petition had been informed of the law in this request. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the petition be referred to the City Attorney ~th the request he contact the owners of the lot in question~ also that he endeavor to prohibit the construction of the cottage on this lot if he could find legal cause to justify such action. This motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF CO~SSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTG~ VEHICLF~ MOVING EAST AND WEST ON LOVERS LANE TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSECTION OF AIRLINE ROAD~ AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. Commissioner George moved the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The following ordins, nce was presented: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF CO~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ TEXAS~ CREATING A FIRE LANE ON THE EAST SIDE OF HILLCREST AVENUE FROM MILTON AVENUE NORTH TO LOVERS LANE; PRO HIBITING THE PARKING OF ANY VEHICLE ALONG S~ID FIRE LANE AT Ah~ TIME AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The City Clerk then presented the results of an election held September 16~ 1950~ by the City employees relative to their desire of this City becoming a member of the Texas Municipal Retirement System. For expediency~ all clerical and enginee?ing help were classed as the Administrative Department; all men workin~ out of the warehouse at 2501 University Boulevard were classed as the Labor Department; and all Policemen classed as the Police Department. The results of the election were as follows: Administrative Department 7 Labor Department 30 Police Department 23 6O AGAINST 16 6~ Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the City Clerk inform the State Director of the Texas Municipal Retirement System that the City of University Park is ready to pay the initial cost of this City's Police Department becoming a member of the State Retirement system; and further that any of the City employees other than the regular Police employees who desired to become members of this system shall be permitted to do so~ provided proper arrangements can be worked out with the officials of the Texas Municipal Retirement System. This motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The ~yor then announced that a public hearing wo~uld be held in connec- tion with the adoption of the budget for the year October l~ 1950~ and ending September ~O~ 1951. Mayor Coffee pointed out that the pay now being received by the Policemen and Firemen is in excess of the salary required by the Statutes of the State of Texas including service pay. Mayor Coffee stated the figures from the Department of Commerce of the United States, which are as follows: Using the years 1935 through 1939 as 100%, the cost of living had increased from 1939 to 1946 to 133%; from 1946 to 1949 to 168%, and as of July 1950 approximately 172%. Mayor stated that this Commission hopes to bring about certain improvements in this City and at the same time try to keep the employees' salary in harmony and in keeping with the~ increase cost of living. Mr. Olin Scurlock stated that if the City was hard pressed for money it was his personal opinion that the tax payers of University Park would be willing to pay 10% increase in taxes, and that in view of the low assessment value and the low rate, he felt there would be no objection from the citizens as a whole. The ~ole question being of leeting the people know the facts and letting them come to a conclusion. Mr. Paul Emery inquired if our Police are paid in relation to other cities. The Mayor replied that in his opinion University Park ~ould rank with the highest paid schedule of Firemen and Policemen in the State from the standpoint of relative size. Mr. Emery stated that he would like to say t~t our employees are better paid than any other City of comparable size. For~r Mayor Yarbrough stated that he felt that the compensation paid employees of this City had been kept in line with salaries paid by other cities. He pointed out that considerable buildin~ had been accomplished during the year 1950~ which should reflect in an increased income for the City in years to come. He also stated that in his opinion it might be necessary to raise water rates but he objected to raising taxes. Mr. Emery suggested that the taxes on commercial property and apartment houses should be increased. Mr. Yarbrough agreed with ~. Emery's comments in this respect. Mr. Ed ~sson stated that in his opinion taxes assessed against apartments and commercial houses were not enough~ and that these establishments should be taxes on the basis of revenue and not cost. Mr. Scurlock pointed out that the schoolts assessed value of taxes is 5% more than that of this City~ and that when the assessed value was raised very few people complained; and further that only the citizens of the Park Cities who have children attending school benefit from the school tax~ whereas~ all the people of University Park benefit from the activities of the City~ and in his opinion the people would not object to an increase in taxes for the purpose of paying the employees better salaries. Mr. l~esson stated that in his opinion it wo~ld be a good idea to start service pay now instead of later on. Commissioner Stufflebeme stated that he personally was opposed to any increase in taxes. There apparently w~re no others in the auditorium who desLred to discuss the budget~ whereupon ~yor Coffee annouuced that the hearing was closed and that the Commission wo~ld at the conclusion of this meeting recess to convene at an early date for the approval of the budget. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the City Clerk be authorized to wr~ite ~. Kiher~ Chief Engineer of Central Expressway~ and inform him that this City will relay at its own cost and expense the 12" sanitary sewer line paralleling Coit Road from the alley north of Normandy to a manhole in the City of Dallas sanitary sewer system~ at a point approximately 600' south of Mockingbird Lane~ prier to November l~ 1950~ providing the City of Dallas will interpose no objection to this City connecting its sanitary se~er lines at the point in question; and further that if in the oPinion of the City Clerk and Ci~y Engineer the work can be done at substantial saving by City labor, that authorization is hereby given for the purchase of the pipe and other materials~ and rental of equipment necessary for the completion of the project.~ This motion was seconded by Commissioner George and it carried uuan~mously. Com~uissioner George t~en requested the City Attorney to investigate carefully ~5o determine if the Park Cities Frozen FoOd Locker is violating the zoning laws of this City~ and if so, that he be instructed to Lmmediately file court action to prohibit such violations. This motion was seconded by Commissioner otuf_lebeme and carried unanimously. Commissioner George requested the City Cl~rk to follow closely the proposed removal on Daniels Avenue of all telephone pole~, light wires and cables. CoLmmissioner George moved that the C~ty Attorney be r~quested to i~mediately file condemnation proceedings ag~inst any and all property owning property required 2or Central Expressway~ who had refused ~to negotiate with the ,City on a fair and equitable basis. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented statement from ~. G. Cullum & Company in the amount of $50.27; being the City's share of co~nnecting ~,ater and s.ewer at the rear of Lot 9~ Block 55~ University Heights Addition. Commissio~ner~ George moved the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to make payment; motion was seconded by Com~zissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting recessed to convene Monday~ September 25~ 1950. PASSED AND APPROVED T!tIS TItE 25th DAY OF SEPTi~IMBER, A. D. 1950. ATTEST~~~ CITY 6~,W. RK MINUTES OF A R!'~CESSED t~ETING OF THE BOARD OF COM~f[SSIO~rERS OF T~ CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MO~AY~ SEPT~]MBER 25~ 1950~ at 8:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in recessed session, Monday~ September 25~ 1950~ at 8:30 P. M. Present were MAyor Roy C. Coffee, Co~ssioner ~J. E. George and Conmissioner ~lie Stufflebeme. Also present were City ~ttorney Fowler Roberts~ City Engineer Jack B. Kirven and City Clerk Ralph E. Hasman. The Mayor called the meeting to order and stated that the purpose of the meeting was to again review the proposed budget for the~ year t950-51~ whereupon the Mayor~ each of the Commissioners and the City Clerk began such review. At the conclusion of said~ review it appeared to be the unanimous opinion that the Engineering Depa~tment be permitted to employ on a full time basis Mr. Don Knutson at a salary of $220.00 per month~ also that the salary of Cave Johnson in the Water Department be increased from $200.00 to $220.00 per month. The City' Clerk pointed out that Ancil Jones listed in the Engineering Department at $3~300.00 a year had been called into the Ar~y~ and had been replaced by Morris Ge~so~ on a temporary basis at a salary of $300.00 per month. ~hereupon Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the budget presented by the Mayor and considered by the Co~mission September 18~ 1950~ be appro~ed as submitted with the three chauges set out above~ and that the following ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGI~U~ING OCTOBER l, 1950~ AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30~ 1951~ AND AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES AS SET OUT IN SAID BUDGET. This motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimoUsly. The follow-lng ordinance was presented: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COE,~SSIO}~RS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, LEVYING TEE AD VALOREM TAX OF SAID CITY OF UNIVERSI~f p~oj~ FOR THE. YEAR 1950 TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF CURRENT_ EXPENSES OF SAID CITY AND THE PAi~ENT OF II~fEREST AND THE CReaTION OF A S.INKING FL~D FOR THE RETIRE- ~NT OF OUTSTANDING BOI~DS A~D WARRANTS OF THE SAID CITY~ A~ FIXING THE TIME ~tEN~ SAID TAXES FOR THE YEAR 1950 SPL~LL BECOI~. DUE, FIXING TI-~ TI}~, %~5~-~ THE SA~, SH~LL BECO}~ DELINQUENT, PROVIDING FOR PENALTY AND INTEREST: A~D PROVIDING FOR SPLIT PAY- MEI~S,_ AND REFF~LING ALL TAX ORDINANCES IN ~CONFLICT HEREWITH A~D DECI~ING AN E],~RGENCY. Commissioner George moved the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: ~RESOLU~ION APPROPRL~TING WATER WORKS FUNDS FROM NET REVENUE AND SETTING ASIDE FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO PAY IN FULL THE AMOUNTS NEEDED FOR THE SINKING FUND AND I~EREST FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBF~ l~ 1950~ ON WATER ~,~RKS BONDS AND WARRANTS. Commissioner Stuffle~eme moved the resolution be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 2ND DAY OF OCTOBER, A. D. 1950. ?ci CLERK MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONE~ OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1950~ AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, October 2, 1950~ at 7:30 P. M. The follo~ing members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner ~. E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present: City Attorney Fowler Roberts, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Police Chief Forrest E. Keene~ Deputy Tax Assessor and Collector E. A. Lawler~ and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting- to order and recognized a group of people sitting on the front row, who stated that they lived in the vicinity of Douglas Avenue and University Boulevard, among them being Mrs. W. E. Lynch, 4300 University Boulevard. They complained of heavy truck traffic on University Boulevard. The Mayor and Commissioners explained that in their opinion that most of the trucks were engaged in transporting building materials to Southern Methodist University Campus, and delivering merchandise for wholesale firms in the business sections on Hillcrest Avenue and the Inweod Shopping Village on Lovers Lane. These people requested that either an ordinance be passed prohibiting truck traffic on University Boulevard or that the ordinance prohibiting truck traffic on Lovers Lane be repealed. The Commission-explained to these people that they sympathized deeply, but did not believe there was anything that could be done Just at this time to alleviate the present condition. A public hearing was then held relative to the paving of alleys known as District No. 288 and No. 289~ the latter district being the alley extending from Thackeray Street to Golf Drive between Rosedale and Milton Avenues. Mr. and Mrs. Guion, Mrs. Chase and Mrs. Chickering appeared and protested this alley being paved giving as their reason for such protest their opinion that the alley did not need paving with concret% and further that they did not care to expend funds necessary to pay their pro rata cost of this improvement. Further in their opinion, work of this nature should be deferred until such times as prices of cement~ steel and labor have decreased. After discussing the matter with these people at considerable length pointing out that 7 of the 11 property owners had signed a petition requesting that the alley be paved~ Commissioner George moved that the hearing be closed and that the following ordinance be adopted; this motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously: ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK M~ AP~BTRONG FAIRWAY ADDITION, AND BLOCK 3~ FRANCES D~IEL PARK NO. 2 ADDITION IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ TEXAS, FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST THE O~ERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE-CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF, AND DECLARING AN ~ERGENCY. The following ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE LEVYING A TAX TO PAY INTERk~T AND CREATE A SINKING FUND TO MEET AND PAY CERTAIN I~DEBTEDNE~S FOR THE IMPROVE~ENT AND KESURFACING OF CERTAIN STRERTS WITHIN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TIME WARRANTS THEREFOR, AND DECLARING AN EMERGEN~. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried ,~snimously. The following ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE AUDITING AND ALLO~,ENG CLAIM AND FINAL ESTI~f~TE OF UVALDE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR COMPLETED WORK AND THE RESURFACING OF CERTAIN STREETS, AND DIRECTING THE DELIVERY OF WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF A PART OF AMOUNT DUE UV~_LBE CONSTRUCTION C0~ANY. Commissioner George moved the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was introduced: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEITICLF~$ MOVING EAST AND EEST ON FONDREN DRIVE TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSECTION OF BOEDEKER STREET, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ONE-WAY STREETS FOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC ON ROSEDALE AVENUE FROM HILLCREST AVENUE TO AIRLINE ROAD IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION ONLY; AND ON RGS~DALE AVENUE FROM TME ALLEY WEST OF SNIDER PLAZA TO DICKENS AVENUE IN AN WESTERLY DIRECTION ONLY; PROVIDING FOR T~ ERECTION OF SIGNS AT INTERSECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF ITS PROVISIONS; PRESCRIBING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; CONTAINING SAVING CLAESE AND DECLARING AN ~RGENCY. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented statement from W. G. C~l:tum & Company in the amount of $111.32, being the City's pro rata part for connecting water and sewer lines at the rear of lots described in statement dated September 20, 1950. Commissioner George moved the statement be paid; motion was seconded by Commissioner St~?flebeme and carried unanimously. Tax Assessor and Collector ~Lamman presented a letter from Ted S. Saunders with check attached in the amount of $328.78, offering to pay his delinquent real property tax for 4211 Shenandoah Avenue for the years 1943 through 1949, providing the City would waive penalty and interest aggregating $53.34, which accrued during the years 1943, 1944 and 1945;~ stating that he was in the Armed Services at that time, and had not been able to pay any of the delinquent tax prior to this date. After discussing with the City Attorney the provisions of the Soldiers and Sailors Act of 1942 waiving interest and allowing ~certain deferments for members of the Armed Forces, Commissioner George moved t at the City accept Mr. Saunder's check as offered, and that the penalty and interest just described be waived. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Stz~fflebeme and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE DETEPJ, SNING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF AN ALLEY BLOCK UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS NO. 6 ADDITION, APPROVING AND ADOPTING pLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS, APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMI~4 ~GE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH SPECI- FICATIONS, LETTING CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS, MAKING. APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE CITY tS PORTION OF TttE COST~ DIRECTING THE CITY ~GINEER TO PREPARE ESTIMATES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Commissioner George moved the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: REsOLuTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF TItE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVE- ~NTS ON AN ALLEY KN0~ AS DISTRICT NO. 290~ IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING TO TEE O~&~ERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND TO ALL OTHERS INTERESTED, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE. Commissioner Stt~flebeme moved the resolution be approved$ motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The City Clerk then presented a petition signed by 28 people residing in the 3400 and 3500 block of Asbury Street, complaining of an unsanitary condition at the Beef and Bun No. 2 Company at the corner of Asbury and Hillcrest. City Attorney Roberts explained that the petition had first been presented to him~ and he had ~iscussed the matter with City Health Officer Dr. E. P. Leeper~ that Dr. Leeper had made two inspections of the property in question~ and it was felt that the matter was w~ll in hand. However~ Commissioner George .moved that Henry Klepak~ an attorney~ who is owner of the establishment~ be ~ritten a letter and advised of the complain filed with the ~ity Commission and told that the Governing Body of this City will appreciate his personal attention in seeing that the matter complained of is corrected. Commissioner Stufflebeme seconded this motion~ and it carried unanimously. 54¸ Statements from ~J. S. Crawford Company for the paving of certain alleys had been approved by City Engineer Jack B. Kirven~ were presented. Whereupon Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the Resolutions be passed accepting the improvements and ordering the payment for Districts No. 277 and No. 279, which are listed below. Commissioner George seconded this motion and it carried unanimously. R~SOLUTION ACCEPTING IS[FROVEMENTS IN ALI~Y THROUGH BLOCK K~ UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS ADDITION, BEING DISTRICT NO. 277~ AND ORDERING PAYmeNT OF AMOUNTS DUE I~. S. CRAWFORD COMPANY FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING IMPROVEI~ENTS IN ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK 52; UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS NO. 5 AND NO. 6 ADDITIONS~ BEING DISTRICT NO. 279~ A~D ORDERING PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS DUE W. S. CRA~FORD COMPANY FOR SUCH IMPROIrEMENTS. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMmiSSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS~ GRANTING A LEAVE OF ABSENCE TO FORREST E. ~, CHIEF OF THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS OF THIS CITY, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 15, 1950~ AND APPOINTING JOE B. CHURCHMAN AS ACTING CHIEF OF SAID POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS. Co~missioner Stufflebeme moved the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The Mayor with the knowledge and consent of the City Commission instructed the City Clerk~ to forward to the City of Dallas check in the sum of $5~046.~,$0, with the notation that said remittance is offered in payment of sewer rental service for the month of October 1950. APPR~ THIS THE 16TH DAY OF OCTOBER, A. D. 1950. PASSED ~"ITY CLERK MINUTES OF A REGULAR ~ETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM~ 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY~ OCTOBER 16~ 1950~ AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday~ October 16~ 1950, at 7:30 P. M. The following members were present: Also present were City Attorney Fowler Roberts~ City Engineer Jack B. Kirven~ Acting Chief of Police and Fire Departments Joe B. Churchman~ Deputy Tax Assessor and Collector E. A. Lawler~ Assistant City Engineer Sam Spradlin~ Building Inspector C. F. Johanning and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Guests present were Ed S. ~Jesson~ Paul Emery~ D~e Downs and a Mrs. McKinney. The Mayor called the meeting to order, and after recognizing the guests listed above proceeded to hold a public hearing in connection with the change in the zoning of the South 120' of Lots I through ll~ Block lO~ East University Place Addition~ from a multiple apartment area to an "E" Business krea. No one appeared to oppose the propsed chang$ of zoning. The City Clerk explained that Mr. W. W. Caruth, Jr., representing his mother~ Earle Clark Caruth~ Executrix of the Estate' of W. W. Caruth~ owner of the land in question, could not be present due to being out of the City. After dis- cussing the proposed change of zoning~ Commissioner George moved that no action be taken at this time, and that the hearing be continued at a~recessed meeting to be held Thursday~ October 19~ 1950. This motion was seconded by Commissioner S tufflebeme and carried unanimously. The following resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AUTHORIZING THE PLACING~ MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF A STRUT LIGHT AT THE CO~NER OF GLENWICK LANE AND WESTCHESTER DRIVE. COmmissioner George moved the resolution be accepted; motion ~s seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The following resolution' was presented: RESOLUTION ACCEI~ING IMPROVEMENTS ON CERTAIN ALLEYS IN THE CIi~ OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ KNO~N AND DESIGNATED AS DISTRICT NO. 280. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the resolution-be approved; motion was seconded by Commissioner George and' carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: ?~ESOLUTION ORDERING PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS DUE W. S. CRA~ORD COMPANY FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN AN ALLEY KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS DISTRICT NO. 280~ AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF CERTAIN CERTI~MICATES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT. Commissioner George moved the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented statement from Uvalde Construction Come,any in the amount of $708.65~ representing paYment for alley improvement District No. 285, property owner's share $416.00~ City's share $292.65. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the statement be paid; motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented a letter from Hexter & Lobello relative to their proposed ornamental street lighting system $o be installed in Varsity Village. After the discussion~ Mayor Coffee suggested that the City Clerk be requested to inform Mr. Hexter that the proposed system should be approved as to type and installation by the City Engineer~ and that if said system was so approved that after its installation the City would take over the responsibility of maintenance. This action appeared to be the unanimous desire of the City Commission. The City Clerk presented a letter from Mr. J. H. Payne~ Postmaster of Dallas~ relative to the present street numbering system on University Boulevard and Lovers Lane in our City~ and Mockingbird Lane inHighland Park. The City Clerk was authorized to attend a meeting requested by Postmaster Payne for a discussion of this matter. The Mayor presented a letter from the Dallas County Park Cities Water Control and Improvement District No. 2~ dated October 4, 1950~ offering to furnish sewer facilities to this City on a basis of $.855 ~er connection for a five year period, and $.70~ per connection per month thereafter, with certain provisos relative to increase or decrease pursuant to cost of operation. Commissioner~ Stufflebeme moved that the Mayor and City Attorney be requested to confer with the officials of Highland Pakr on this matter. The fact that the League of Texas Municipalities will hold its convention in San Antonio October 22 through the 25th was discussed. The City Clerk indicated his desire to attend this convention. Oommissioner Stufflebeme moved that Mr. Hamman be designated to attend the convention as representative of the City and that his actual expenses incurred in this co~ection be paid by the City. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Gebrge and carried unanimously. There being no further business~ the meeting recessed to meet at Noon~ Thursday, October 19~ 1950. $? PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 19TH DAY OF OCTOBER, A. D. 1950. MINUTES OF A RECESSED MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, HELD OCTOBER 19, 1950~ AT NOON. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in recessed session Thursday, October 19, 1950~ at Noon. Present were Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner W. E. George~ Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. ~ The Mayor called the meeting to order and stated the public hearing held October 16, 1950, relative to the changing of the zoning of the South 120' of Lots 1 through 11~ Block 10, East University Place Addition, would be continued. No one appeared to protest. The City Clerk then exhibited to the City Commission the Minutes of the Zoning Commission meeting, which was held September 25, 1950. Minutes of said meeting revealed that the Zoning Commission of this City, while assembled in called session September 25~ 1950~ recommended to the City Commission that the South 120' of Lots 1 through 11, inclusive~ Block 10~ East University Place Addition, be changed from its classification as a "D" Multiple Apartment area to an "E" Business District Area. The City Clerk exhibited to the Commission a Deed signed by Mrs. Earle Clark CarutH, Executrix of the W. W. Caruth Estate, deeding to the City of University Park certain land in Blocks 3, 5~ 7, 9 and 11~ East University Place Addition. Said land so deeded to be used for right of way for Central Expressway. The following ordinance was presented: AN ORDINANCE A~NDING THE ZONING ORDINanCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, ~HICH W~S PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF COM~ISSIONERS ON THE 18TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1940~ WITH ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO, BY CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF .THE S. 120' OF LOTS 1 THROUGH 11~ BOTH INCLUSIVE, BLOCK 10, EAST UNIVERSITY PLACE ADDITION, FROM A "D" MULTIPLE APARTMENT AREA TO AN "E" BUSINESS AREA. Commissioner George moved that the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme; put to vote and carried unanimously. The Commission then kept an appointment with W. R. Burns~ President, and George Plummer~ Vice P~esident of the Dall~{s Railway & Terminal Company. Also attending this conference was ~. Stanley Patterson of Southern Methodist Univers ity. A lengthly,, discussion was entered into relative to the removal from Hillcrest Avenue the street car tracks~ light poles and electric~ lines. After a luncheon engagement and discussion of approximately two hours, Mr. Burns agreed to give the. proposal serious consideration and report to the City Commission in the not too distant future his findings. There being no further business at this tlme~ the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 6TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, A. D. 1950. MINUTES OF A CALLED MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CO}~4ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, HELD THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1950. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in called session Thursday, October 26~ 1950. Present were ~yor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner W. E. George~ Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme and City Attorney Fowler Roberts. The Mayor presented a letter dated October 23, 1950~ from Mr. W. D. White, Attorney for the City Transportation Company, requesting that the franchise issued to the City Transportation Company December 16, 1946~ be transferr~.~ to H. H. Nichols, Lawrence Nichols, J. B. Nichols and Leonard Nichols, further that the franchise be transferred from the above named Nichols Brothers to Murchison Brothers, a partnership composed of John Dabney Murchison and Clint W. M%~chison~ Jr. Whereupon the follo~*ing resolution was presented, motion was duly made, seconded and carried unanimously to approve the follows: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF FRANCHISE FROM CITY TRANSPORTATION COMPANY TO NICHOLS BROTtS~%S, FROM NICHOLS BROTHERS TO MURCHISON ' BROTHERS. The Mayor then presented a letter dated October 26~ 1950~ signed by J. Glenn Turner, requesting that this City approve the transfer of the taxi cab franchise from John Dabney Murchison and Clint Murchison, Jr., to the City' Transportation Company of Dallas. This being the same franchise~ which, on this date, transfer was approved from City Transportation Company to Nichols Brothers, from Nichols Brothers to John Dabney Murchison and Clint Murchison, Jr. Motion was duly made, seconded and carried unanimously approving the following resolution: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF FRANCHISE FROM MURCHISON BROTHERS TO CITY TRANSPORTATION COMPANY OF DALLAS. There being no further business at this time~ the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROlrED THIS THE 6TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, A. D. 1950. ATT 62¸ MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM~ 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, NOVEmbER 6, 1950~ AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session~ Monday~ November 6~ 1950~ at 7:30 P. M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Health Officer Dr. E. P. Leeper~ City Attorney Fowler Roberts, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting 'to order and held a public hearing in connection with the paving of the alley through Block 71~ University Eeights No. 6 Addition, being the alley between Centenary and Wentwood Drives~ extending from Baltimore Drive to Thackeray Street~ known as District No. 290. No one appeared to protest this improvement. Sommissioner George made a motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme; put to vote and carried unanimously that the follo~*lng ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART GF THE COST OF IMPROVING ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS NO. 6 ADDITION IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST THE OWNERS THEreOF, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESS~NTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The following ordinance was presented: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM BY THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK; PROVIDING FOR AND ELECTING TO HAVE THE POLICE DEPARTMENT PARTICIPATE IN SUCH SYSTEM; AND ACCEPTING ALL OF THE OBLIGATIONS AND BENEFITS OF SUCH SYSTEM. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously. The City Clerk discussed with the Commission the apparent need of two- way radio system for the Police and Fire Departments. Commissioner George made a motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried ~nanimously that the City Clerk advertise for bids to be received November 20~ 1950. The City Clerk discussed with the Commission the City's need for a front- end loader, and submitted the proposition of ~Browning-Ferris Company offering to sell to the City one Minneapelis-Moline 1/2 cu. yd. capacity Loader for $2~995.00~ allo~nLng the City $495.00 credit for the damaged T. D. 6 International Tractor the City owns. Also said company would allow a credit of $460.00 to the City as rental on the M. M. machine for the last four weeks. The City Clerk stated that the Browning-Ferris Company had reported that the machine offered was practically new~ and had been used approximately 6 weeks prior to the time it had been rented to this City. Mr. H. L. Dogg~tt~ representative of Berry Bros. Machinery Company~ appeared and stated that his company was the agent for the Minneapolis-Moline Tractor Cempany~ and that in his opinion the tractor the City was consideri~ purchasing was at least two years old~ and he proposed to sell to the City a new machine out of stock for a net sum of $460.00 more than the City was about to pay Browning-Ferris Company' It was the unanimous opinion of the Mayor and Commissioners that the purchase of a new machine at a cost of $460.00 more than the City would have to pay for a machine that had been in sue for two years~ would be a good investment~ therefor% Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the City Clerk and the City Engineer be requested to make a careful investigation relative to the proposed purchase~ and if it developed that Mr. Doggett w~s right in his statement that the Browning- Ferris machine was two years old~ that the City purchase a new machine for an additional cost of $460.00; but in the event the information furnished by Browning-Fer~ris was correct that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to purchase from said company the machine the City had on rental for the past four weeks on the basis outlined above. This motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. A petition was presented requesting that the alley through Block N, University Heights Addition be paved. 75% of the property owners had signed the petition. Commissioner George made a motion~ which was seconded by Commissioner ? Stufflebeme; put to vote and carried unanimously~ that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING A~D PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF AN ALLEY BLOCK "N", UNl~ERSITY HEIGP~£S ADDITION, APPROVING AND ADOPTING PI~NS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS, APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM ~GE SCAT.w. CONTAINED IN SUCH SPECIFICA- TIONS, LETTING CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS, MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE pAYMENT OF THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST~ DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE ~ ESTIMATES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved~ which motion was seconded by Commissioner George; put to vote and carried unarnkmously that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS AND. OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVE- MENTS ON AN ALLEY KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 291; IN THE CITY OF IE{IVERSITY PAHK, TEXAS~ FIXING TtME~AND PLACE FOR HEARING TO THE OWNERS GF ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND TO ALL OTHERS INTERESTED, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE. The City Clerk discussed with the Commission the request that the rstop sign, which a few months ago had been removed from the north and south sides of Southwestern Boulevard at its intersection of Airline Road~ be replaced. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that'such action be taken; motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented a petition signed by 17 people requesting that the Commission take steps to have constructed a sidewalk on the east side of Hillcrest Avenue from Southwestern Boulevard north to Greenbrier Drive. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the City Clerk be requested to contact the two property owners involved and request their friendly cooperation in this matter. This motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The City Clerk discussed with the Commission the request of Postmaster J. H. Payne that the name of Northwest Parkway~ extending from Preston Road to Airline Road, be changed. Whereupon the City Clerk was instructed to advise Mr. Payne that the City Commission would take his request under advisement~ also that the City Clerk attend a meeting the Postmaster had called for November 10, to discuss with City and County Officials the numbering system of Greater Dallas. 0ommissioner George moved~ which motion ~s seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimousiy, that the City Engineer be instructed to determine the names and quantity of street signs required to complete our program of street signs. The following resolution was presented: R~SOLUTION ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS ON CERTAIN ALI~YS IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, KN0~ AS DISTRICTS NO. 281~ 282~ 283 AND 28%. Commissioner George moved the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION ORDERING PAYMEh~ OF AMOUNTS DUE 5Y. S. CRA~FORD C0~ANY FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN CERTAIN ALLEYS~ KNOWN AS DISTRICTS NO. 281~ 282, 283 AND 25~ AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF CERTAIN CERTIFICATES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS IN ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK 56~ UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS NO. 5 AND NO. 6 ADDITIONS, BEING DISTRICT NO. 287; AND ORDERING PAYME~r OF AMOUNTS DUE W. S. CRA~ORD COMPANY FOR SUCH IMPROVF~iENTS. Commissioner George moved the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. There being no further business at this time~ the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 20TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, A. D. 1950. ATTEST: MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNtV~ITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20~ 1950~ AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, November 20~ 1950~ at 7:30 P.M. The follo~ing members were present: Mayor Roy C.~ Coffee~ Commissioner W. E. George, and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were: City Attorney Fowler Roberts, Acting Police and Fire Chief Joe B. Churchman, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven~ Deputy Tax Assessor and Collector E. A. Lawler, Building Inspector C. F. Johanning~ and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 P. M., and recognized Mr. and Mrs. Joe Russ, Mr. E. H. Barry and Mr. Hoyt. These people stated that their purpose for attending the Commission meeting was to oppose any cha.nge in the present zoning of the land east of Hillcrest Avenue and south of Nor~thwest Highway. Some of them stated they had received a letter from H. E. Yarbrough enclosing blue print of his proposed replat of the area just mentioned~ and that he intended requesting the City to rezone the area so that a part of same could be utilized for commercial interest, part for multiple apartments and a part for duplexes. ~. Russ presented a copy of letter written to Mr. Yarbrough~ November ll~ 1950~ bearing the signatures of 39 home owners. Said letter protesting to Mr. Yarbrough any change whatsoever in the present zoning of the land just described. There were also approximately 12 o'~her people in the auditort~nn who stated that their purpose for attending the meeting was to protest the proposed change of zoning. Mayor Coffee explained to the people that no application had been made to the City Commission for such change of zoming~ therefore~ ~it would be improper for the Commission to discuss a matter that had not been presented to them. These people were assured that should Mr. Yarbrough make application for change in zoning of any of the land in question that the people residing in the area would be duly notified of the-public hearing which would be held by the Zoning Commission and the City Commission, and would be given an opportunity to present their arguments against the change of the zoning before any action was taken. The Mayor then requested the City~ Clerk to open sealed bids,-which had been submitted in connection with the City purchasing a new two-way radio system. The following is the name of each company bidding and the amounts bid: ~Ra-Tel, Inc., representing Kart Rani% including Freight and a$1owance on old equipment .... $11,143.80 Alternate Bid Link Radio Corporation, including freight and allowance on old equipment - - - Alternate Bid No. 1 Alternate Bid No. 2 General Electric Company, including freight and allowance on old equipment Alternate Bid -$ 9,569.02 9,014.02 8,754.02 Mayor Coffee suggested that the bids be referred to the City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Radio Supervisor Frank Lester, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman, with the request that the bids be analized, and a written report submitted to the City Commission relative to the findings. The following ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF TRE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK FINALLY ACCEPTING THE IMPROVEMENTS OF A PORTION OF THACKERAY STREET, KNO~JN AS DISTRICT NO. 278, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, AND ORDERING THE ISSUANCE TO W. S. CRA~FORD COMPANY, CONTRACTOR, OF THE CERTIFICATES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AGAINST THE PROPERTY OWNERS ON SAID PORTION OF SAID STREET, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 8,357.00 $ 9,260.00 Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING IMPROVE~ENTS ON CERTAIN ALLEYS IN TEE ~CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, KN0k~ AS DISTRI~£S NO. 286 AND 2~9. Commissioner George moved the resolution be approved; motion w~s seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION 0RDE~ING PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS DUE W. S. CRA~FORD COMPA~ FOR IMPROVEM~TS IN CERTAIN ALLEYS BEING KNOWN AS DISTRICTS NO. 2~6 AND 2~9, AND AUTHORIZING ?URCH~SE OF CERTAIN CERTIFICATES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT. Commissioner George moved the resolution be approved; ~motion was seconded by Commissioner Stu~flebeme and carried unanimously. The City Clerk ~resented statement from ~Y. G. Cullum & Company in the amount of $50.27, being the City's pro rata part for the construction of water and se~er lines at the rear of Lot 13, Block 70, University Heights Addition. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the statement be paid; ~motion was seconded by Core, missioner George and carried unanimously. City Clerk presented letter from Mr. Homer Gardner offering to move the Hooper residence, the Tear residence~ and the Kinsey residence from their present loca~tions to lots abutting Central Expressway for a total consideration of $2~100. Commissioner George stated that it was his feeling that the City should obtain competitive bids for an expenditure of this si~e~ therefore, the City Clerk was instructed te obtain bids from a competitor of Mr. Gardner and report back to the City Commission. ~Mayor Coffee presented a letter dated November 16, 1950~ from Harry G. Clark, Assistant to County Judge Lew Sterrett requesting that a suitable person be appointed to serve with the "County Engineering Committee" to work toward the establishment of a comprehensive Traffic Safety program throughout Dallas County. After discussing the matter with Acting Police Chief~ Joe B. Churchman~ and City Clerk Ralph E. Hanm~n~ Commissioner George moved Captain C. R. Warnack be appointed to serve on this committee. This motion was seconded by Comn~ssioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously. The Commission then discussed the advisability of creating a Citizens Traffic Commission of the City of University Park~ whereupon Mayor Coffee appointed Mr. R. Guy Carter~ 6620 Golf Drtv% as Chairman of such commission. His appointment was unanimously approved by the City Commission. The City Clerk presented a letter from the League of Texas Municipalities relative to the Traffic Court Conference the Texas Department of Public Safety hold December 4-8~ 1950. Said conference will be attended by municipal judges and City Attorneys throughout the State. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that City Attorney Fowler Roberts and ~City Judge Gene Lary~ both, be advised that if they can spare the time to attend this conference that the City will reimburse them for expenses incurred. This motion was seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented check of Cabell's Inc.~ in the amount of $20.63 offered as compromise settlement in connection with the 1948 personal property tax levied against that company. Attached was a letter directed to the City Attorn_ ey explaining why the company felt the City should accept the compromise. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the matter be referred to the City Attorney and Tax Assessor and Collection Hamman~ and if they so desired to cancel the $18.48 of the 1948 assessment that they were privileged to do so. This motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The Mayor presented a letter dated November 13~ 1950~ from O. M. Stubhlefied of 4037 Druid Lane~ complaining of heavy traffic and the lack of lines for pedestrian walks across Preston Road at its intersection of Druid Lane. Tbs City Clerk explained that the lines suggested by Mr. Stubblefield had been painted. Mayor Coffee requested the City Clerk to acknowledge receipt of Mr. Stubblefield's communication. The following ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES ~ MOVING EAST AND WEST ON NORTH~T PABXWAY TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO E~ER OR CR08S THE INTERSECTI(~ OF THACKERAY STREET~ AND ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING NORTH ON THACKERAY STREET TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CR0~S THE INTERSECTION OF NORTHWEST PARKWAY~ AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. Commissioner George moved the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The City Clerk discussed with the Commission the desire of Mr. W. II. Caruth that the south 1201 of Lots l~ 2, and a ~part of 3~ Block ll~ East University Place Addition~ zoning be ctmnged from multiple apartment use to "E" Business District in conformity with Block lO~ of the same addition. Commissioner George moved that the matter be referred to the Zoning Commission and that said Commission be convened as early as practical for the purpose of considering Mr. Caruth's request~ and that the recommendation of the Zoning Commission be returned to the City Commission for its final action. There being no further business at this tim% the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THI~THE 4TH DAY OF DECE~ER, A. D. 1950e ~iTY CLERK MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1950~ AT 7:30 Po Mo The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in reoo~lar session Monday, December 4~ 1950~ at 7:30 P. M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were: Acting Police and Fire Chief Joe B. Churchman, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Deputy Tax Assessor and Collector E. A. Lawler, Building Inspector C. F. Johanning and City Clerk Ralph E. Hammsn. The Mayor called the meeting to order~ and Mr. J. W. Tabor of 4006 Shannon Lane, appeared and discussed with the City Commission damage done to the basement of his home and to the central heating unit caused by the sanitary sewer line in the alley becoming blocked and the sewer over-flowing into his basement. The ~yor and Commissioners told Mr. Tabor that they were sympathic to his problem but did not feel that it ~ould be proper for the City to reimburse him for any part of the damage sustained~ however, that the City would be glad to work with him in an effort to prohibit a reoccurrence of this condition. City Engineer Jack B. Kirven was requested to visit Mr. Tabor~s home and advise him what should be done. Mr. Dick Potter then appeared and complained of action taken by the Building Inspector and the City Engineer in connection with a servants quarters he had constructed adjacent to a double garage on a lot at the corner of University Boulevard and Douglas Avenue. It developed that the structure built without a permit from the City and in violation of the zoning law because the south wall of the servants quarters was constructed on the property line~ hwereas the zoning la~ requires that such a structure be off the property line 30". Mr. Potter also complained of action taken by the City Engineer and City Clerk in requesting that he not construct a masonry wall in the front yard of a duplex building located at 43-17-!9 University Boulevard. It developed that the part of the wall which has been constructed was constructed without a permit from the C~ty~ also tha~ the part of the wall paralleling University Boulevard is approximately4½' beyond ~. Potter's north property line~ and is on land dedicated as a part of University Bo~$evard. Further that the construction of such a ~m~ll is prohibited in a fron yard by the Zoning Ordinance~ reference is here made to "Definitions" as defined in Section 2~ Paragraphs 38 and 39 of this Cityts Zoning Ordinance~ passed and approved on the 18th day of September~ 1940. After consideration discussion~ Mayor Coffee suggested to Mr. Potter that he make application to the Board of Adjustment seeking a variance from the Zoning Laws. Mr. Potter agreed to do so. A public hearing was then held in connection with the improvement of District No. 291. No one appeared to protest the improvement~ whereupon~ the follo~.lng ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESS~SENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF I~sROVING ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK N~ UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS ADDITION IN THE CITY DF UNIVERSITY PARK~ TEXAS, FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST THE O~$~ERS THEREOF~ PRO- ViDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE TH~REOF~ A~) DECLARING AN E~.~RGENCY. Com~issioner George moved the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE DETERmiNING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMETJTS OF AN ALLEY, BLOCKS 8 AND 31~ UNIVEB£ITY HEIGHTS ADDITION; BLOCK 66, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS NO. 6 ADDITION; AND BLOCK 54~ UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS NO. 5 ADDITION, APPROVING AND ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH IMPROVE- MENTS~ APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM W~GE SCALE CONTAIh~D IN SUCH SPECIFICATIONS, LETTING CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVEM~NTS, MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST, DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE ESTIMATES, AND DECLARING AN E~RGENCY. ComEissioner Stufflebeme moved the ordinance be adopted; seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The follow,lng resolution was presented: motion was RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVF, MENTS ON ALLEYS KN0I~ AS DISTRICTS NOS. 292~ 293 AND 294; IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING TIME A~ PLA6~ FOR HEARING TO THE OWNERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY~ AND TO ALL OTHERS INTERESTED, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE. Commissioner George moved the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS ON A CERTAIN ALLEY IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 288. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION ORDERING PAYMENT OF A~'DUNTS DUE W. S. CRAI~0RD COMPANYFOR IMPROVEMENTS IN CERTAIN ALLEY KNOWNAS DISTRICT NO. 288 AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF CERTAIN GERTIFICATES OF S'PEGIALASSESSME~. Commissioner George moved the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented letter from Dallas Title and Guaranty Company requesting that the City execute a release abandoning an easement along the east and west property line of Lots 23 and 24~ Block 55~ University Heights Addition. After discussing the matter~ it was felt that no action should be taken at this time~ that the matter should be held in abeyance for further investigation and discussion. The City Clerk presented signed, letters from Homer Gardner, Sam Rutherford and Hansen &--Company proposing to move the Hooper House~ Kinsey House and the Tear House. The bids were as follows: Sam Rutherford $2~238.00 Homer Gardner 2~100.00 Hansen& Company 1~828.00 Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that contract be awarded to Hanson & Company~ the low bidder. Motion was seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously. The Commission then discussed at considerable length the purchase of two-way radio equipment for the Police and Fire Departments. Upon the recommenda- tion of the City Engineer, which was concurred in by the City's radio Supervisor Frank Lester~ Acting Police and Fire Chief Joe B. Churchman and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman, ConmLissioner Stufflebeme moved that the proposal of Link Radio Compauy for $9~014.02 be accepted. This motion was seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimously. The Commission discussed at considerable length the replacing of the 8 police cars with new cars. It appeared to be the unanimous opinion that it would be desirable to get delivery on the new cars simultaneously ~th the delivery of the new radio equipment~ but no definite action was taken relative to the purchase of the cars at this time. The following ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING EAST AND WEST ON FONDREN DRIVE ON UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD~ MILTON AVENUE, AND 0N WESTMINISTER AVENUE TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSECTION OF DUBLIN STREET; REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING NORTH AND SOUTH ON DUBLIN STREET TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSECTION OF ROSEDALE AVENUE; AND REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING NORTH ON DUBLIN STREET TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSECTION OF LOVERS LANE AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COE~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING NORTH AND SOUTH ON THACKERAY STREET TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTER- SECTION OF STANFORD STREET, Ah~ PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. Commissioner George moved the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The City Clerk brought to the attention of the Mayor and Commissioners the requirements set out in the letter of George C. Hawley~ Chief Engineer of the Fire Insurance Division~ dated October 20~ 1950~ that this City needed to pass an ordinance ofering $250.00 as a reward leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone guilty of arson. This ordinance is to take the place of the one now on record offering $100.00 as a reward. It is necessary that such an ordinance be of record in order to save $.02¢ on our basis insurance key rate. The increase is necessary because of the growth of our City. The following ordinance was presented: An ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK OFFERING A REWARD OF TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS FOR THE ARREST AND CO~fICTION OF ANYONE GUILTY OF ARSON WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the ordinance be adopted; motion w~s seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. There being no further business to come before the commission at this time, the meeting recessede PASSED A~ APPROVED T~IS THE 18TH DAY OF DECEMBER, A. D. 1950. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM~ 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MOP,DAY, DECEMBER 18~ 1950~ AT 7:30 Po Mo The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday~ December 18~ 1950~ at 7:30 P. M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme..Also present were Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene~ Captain Joe B. Churchman~ City Engineer Jack B. Kirven~ Assistant City Engineer Sam Spradlin~ Building Inspector C. F. Johanning~ City Judge Gene Lary and City Clerk Ra!ph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order and recognized Mr. Paul Emery as the only one present not employed by the City. The following ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF AN ALLEY THROUGH BLOCKS 1 A3~D 2~ WESLEY ADDITION~ CLOGENSON ADDITION~ AND BLOC}~ B~ C AND F~ UNIVERSITY ANNEX ADDITION, APPROVING~AND ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH IMPROVEmeNTS, APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM WAGE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH SPECIFICATIONS, LETTING CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS, N-~/iING APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAY~NT OF THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST, DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE ESTIMATES~ AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Commissioner George moved that the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner stUfflebeme; put to vote and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING E~TIMATES OF THE COST OF IMPROVE~NTS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVF. MENTS ON AN ALLEY KNO%~ AS DISTRICT NO. 295; IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING TO THE O~$~RS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY~ AND TO ALL OTHERS INTERESTED, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE° Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the resolution be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried ~nanimously. The City Clerk presented a petition requesting a street light be installed at the corner of Baltimore Drive and Villanova Drive. The City '~Clerk also presented a letter from Dr. Herbert Howard requesting that a street light be installed at the southeast corner of Baptist S~reet and Villanova Drive; also that a street light be installed approximately mid-point between Baptist Street and Pickwick Lane on Villanova Drive. After due consideration, Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the follo~n~ng resolution be adopted~ RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF CO~.~SSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AUTHORIZING T~E PLACING~ MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION C~ A STREET LIGHT AT THE COR~R OF VILLANOVA DRIVE AND BALTIMORE DRIVE; THE SOL~HEAST CORNER OF BAPTIST STREET AND VILLANOVA DRIVE; AND MID-POINT BETWEEN BAPTIST STREET AND PICKWICK LANE ON VILLANOVA DRIVE. Commissioner George seconded the above motion, it was put to vote and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented Tax Cancellation Certificate No. 473 requesting permission to cancel personal taxes aggregating $1~118.91, and real estate taxes in the amount of $58.21. Commissioner George moved that the tax cancellation certificate be approved and that the taxes be cancelled; motion was seconded by COmmissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented statement from W. S. Crawford Company in the amount of $66.92, representing the City's pro rata part for the paving of the east half of Hursey Street abutting Lot 6, Block 10, Hursey Addition~ Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the b~_ll be paid; motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS ON CERTAIN ALLEY IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 290. Commissioner George moved the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION ORDERING PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS DUE W. S. CRAb'FORD COMPANY FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN A CERTAIN ALLEY BEING KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 290~ ~AND AUTHORIZING PUR~SE OF CERTAIN CERTIFICATES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT. Commissioner George moved the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanLmously. The Commission discussed the transportation problem confronting the Police Department~ and the fact that the new two-way radio system would be available on or about January 25~ 1951~ and that new cars should be available at that time for the placing therein of the new equipment. After considerable discussion Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the City Clerk be instructed to advertise for the purchase of ~ new cars to be used in the Police Department. Bids to be received January 15, 1951. There being no further business at this time, the meeting recessed. PASSE) AND APPROt~ED THIS THE 2ND DAY OF JANUARY, 1951. SOl MINUTES OF THE PJ~GULAR M~ETING OF THE BOARD OF CO~GSSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, ~.D IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1951~ AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Tuesday, January 2, 1951, at 7:30 P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner ~. E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Fowler Roberts, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven and City Clerk Ralph E. H~mman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 P. M. The only guests present were Mr. Paul Emery and Mrs. R. S. Gozzaldi, and they stated they had no business to take up with the Commission. A public hearing ~as held in connection with the paving of the alleys through Blocks 8 and 31, University Heights Addition~ being the alley between Hanover Street and Bryn ~wr Drive, extending from Baltimore Drive to Thackeray Street, known as District No. 292; alley through BlOck 66, University Heights No. 6 ~Addition, being the alley between Centenary and ~ntwood Drives extending from Thackeray Street to Turtle Creek Boulevard~ known as District No. 293; alley through Block 54, ~niversity Heights No. 5 Addition, being the alley between Colgate and Marquette Avenues, extending from Thackeray Street to Turtle Creek Boulevard, known as District No. 294. No one appeared to protest the improvements, whereupon Commissioner Stufflebeme moved, motion ~s seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously~ that the following ordinance be adopted: OPJ)INANCE CLOSING HEARING A3~) LEVYING ASSESS~NTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPORVING ALLEY THROUGH BLOCKS 8 AND 31~ UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS ADDITION; BLOCK 66, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS NO. 6 ADDITION, AND BLOCK 54~ UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS NO. 5 ADDITION IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST THE O~ERS THEREOF~ PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSmeNTS AND T~E ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES l~N EVIDENCE THEREOF, A~D DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The City Clerk presented a petition requesting that a street light be installed at the corner of Tulane Boulevard and Southwestern Boulevard, Commissioner George moved that the resolution be approved authorizing the installation and maintenance of a street light at that corner. Commissioner Stufflebeme seconded the motion, it was put to vote and carried unanimously and the follo'~ng resolution was adopted: R~SOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COE~SSIO~U~S OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AUTHORIZING THE PLACING, MAINq~2~ANCE AND OPERATION GF A STREET LIGHT AT THE CORNER OF SOUTPB~STERN AND TULANE BOULEVARDS. The City Clerk presented a letter from Ruth K. Wirth~ Adjutant of the Disabled American veterans, requesting permission to continue the use of the building known as the YMCA as a meeting place for this Chapter. After a discussion, Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the City Commission interpose no objection to the Continued use of the building in question by the Disabled American Veterans organization, once a month ~s in the past, but that the City employees take every precaution to minimize expense in connection with the maintenance and operation of this and other municipally owned buildings. This motion was seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimously. The following resoSution was presented: RESOLI~IGNACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS ON AN ALLEY IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 291. Commissioner George moved that the resolution be approved; motion was seconded ~y Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The ~ollowing resolution was presented: RESOLUTION ORDERING PAYMENT OF ~0L~S DUE W. S. CRAWFORD CO~ANY FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN AN ALLEY KN0~I AS DISTRICT NO. 291~ AND AUTHORIZinG PURCHASE OF CERTAIN CERTIFICATES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the resolution be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The Mayor presented a letter signed by Mr. Wallace Savage, Mayor of the City of Dallas, dated December 29~ 1950, relative to the renewal or continuation of a sanitary sewer contract, which expired July 31, 1950. After discussing this matter at length, Commissioner George moved that the Mayor make further exploratory contacts with the members of the water board and others relative to what ult.imate decision the City should make. The City Engineer d~scussed with the Commission the desirability of the installation of storm sewer under Airline Road ahead of the permanent paving of same, and it was his esthete that all work including pipe, installation, rental equipment, and the relocating of water and sanitary sewer lines required for the installation of the storm sewer, would cost approximately $12,000. Commissioner Stufflebeme inquired if this amount of money was set aside in the budget for this or other storm sewer expense. The City Clerk replied in the negative, stating that the City has already exceeded $8~/d)0 put in the budget for storm and sanitary sewer extension, but pointed out that the budget's unappropriated balance of has not been allocated. After a discussion, it was the unanimous decision of the Governing Body that the City shottld proceed with the installation of the storm sewer under Airline Road, and that when the work was completed the Engineering Department shall make to the City Commission a detailed report of all expenses incurred, and at that time the budget be amended, and that the sewer department f~n~s be supplemented from the ~napproprtated balance a sufficient amount to cover the expense of this improvement. There being no further business at this time~ the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROV~ THIS THE 15TH DAY OF JANUARY, A. D. 1951. MINUTES GE THE REGDIAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CO~SMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIL~M, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 1951, AT 7:30 P. M. The Bo~d of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, January 15, 1951, at 7:30 P. M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner Wylie SttLfflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Fowler Roberts, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Assistant City Engineer Sam Spradlin, Building Inspector C. F. Jo._b~nning, Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene and City Clerk Ralph E. Hannah. The Mayor called the meeting to order and recognized as guests Mr. Paul Emery, Chairman of the Zoning Commission~ Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Gozzaldi and Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Robison. The latter four being owners of property abutting the alley known as District No. 295, and they stated their purpose of attending the meeting was to urge the Commission to proceed with the paving of the alley with concrete. The City Clerk presented the Minutes of the Zoning Commiss~on'in~ connection with the meeting held ~ry said Commission December 19, 1950. At which time said Commission had recommended that the South 120t of Lots 1 and 2, and that part of the South 120t of Lots 3 and 4 which was not required for the use of the Central Expressway~ Block 11, East University Place Addition, zoning be changed from a multiple apartment area to an "E" Business District. No one appeared to protest the reclassification of the land in question. Mr. W. ~4 caruth, representing his Mother~ Executrix of the Estate of W. W. Caruth, Deceased, appeared and delivered to the City a Deed conveying to the City for park purposes the North 40t of Lots 1 to 10 inclusive, Block 10~ East University Place Addition, and Lots 1 to 4, Block 11~ East University Place Addition. Whereupon Commissioner George moved, t~e motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, WHICH W~S PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD GF COMMISSIONERS ON THE 18TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1940~ WITH ALL AM~2~D~TS THERETO~ BY CHANGING THE CLASSIFI- CATION OF THE SOUTH 120 FEET OF LOTS 1 AND 2~ AND THAT PART OF THE SOUTH 120 FEET ~F LOTS 3 AND 4~ NOT REQUIRED FOR CENTRAL E~PRESS~Y, BLOCK 11~ EAST UNIVERSITY PLACE ADDITION, FROM A "D" MULTIPLE APARTMENT AREA TO AN "E" BUSINESS DISTRICT. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved, the motion was seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried uns.uimously that the following ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE ABANDONING AN ALLEY THROUGH~ ~BLOCEB NUMBERS 10 AND ll~ IN EAST UNIVERSITY PLACE ADDITION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK IN DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. A public hearing was then held in connection with the paving of the center 8 foot strip of ground~ between Granada and Asbury Avenues extending from the alley west of Hillcrest Avenue to High School Drive, being the former Brentwood Drive and now used as an alley. Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Gozzaldi and Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Robison, o~mers of property abutting the land in question urged that the improvement be made. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved~ the motion was seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried urmmimously that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE CL0~ING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESS~NTS FOR PART OF THE C0~T OF IMPROVEMENT IN ALLF~ THROUGH BLOCKS 1 AND 2~ ~ESLEY ADDITION, CLOGENSON ADDITION~ AND BLOCKS B, C AND F~ UNIVERSITY ANNEX ADDITION IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ TEXAS, FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PRGPERTY ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST THE O~NE~S THEREOF~ PROVIDING FOR TEE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF~ AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The City Clerk presented a petition signed by 80.1% of the property o~ners abutting the alley between Hanover and Purdue Streets extending from Hillcrest Avenue west to Dickens Street, requesting that this alley be pave~ wit~ concrete. Commissioner George moved, the motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the followi~ ordinance be adopted: $5' ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF AN ALLEY BLOCKS Q AND 3, BNIVERSITY HEIGHTS ADDITION, APPROVING AND ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH IMPROVE- MENTS, APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM WAGE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH SPECIFICATIONS~ LETTING CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS, MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE CITYtS PORTION OF THE COST~ DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE ESTIMATES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS AND OF AMODr~TS TO HE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVE- MENTS ON ALLEYS KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 296 IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ TEXAS, FIXING TIME AND PEACE FOR HEARING TO THE OI~UERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY~ AND TO ALL OTHERS INTERESTED, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE. Commissioner Stu~flebeme moved the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried ~m-nimously. Bids were then opened and presented in connection with the purchase of automobiles suitable for police patrol duty. It was the decision of the Commission that the City would purchase six 4 door delux 8 cylinder Ford Sedans~ to be equipped with heavy duty front seat assembly~ heavy-duty spring~ and heavy duty shock absorbers. The bids were as follows: Horn-Williams Motor Co. $ 4,745.80 Bankston Hall Motors, Inc. Maher Bros. $ 4,744.80 $ 4,708.02 Ed Maher, Inc. $ 4,400.30 The above bids represent the net amount after deducting _~!!owances made by each of the respective companies for the trade-in of-the six patrol cars now in use by the City. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the bids be referred to the Mayor and City Clerk for tabulation and careful study, and if no errors are found in the calculations that the City Clerk issue purchase order to Ed Maher~ Inc.~ the iow bidder for the purchase of the 6 cars. This motion was seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimously. The City Clerk then explained to the Commission the need for a new bookkeeping machine in the Water Department. He explained that the machine now in use for building purposes was purchased from the National Cash Register Company in 1939, and was a special ~ilt machine constructed from blue prints prepared in the Dallas office of the Natienal Cash Register Company, based on recommenda- tions made by him, and that this machine was built to take care of the particular requirements of the Water Department of this City. He further explained that at the time the present billing machine was purchased the City had only 2~500 accounts as compared to 7,300 accounts at this time. Further that this machine was calculated to handle approximately 4,000 accounts, that it has been over- hauled several .times, and that the heavy burden of work placed on it contributed to frequent br~eakxiowns, which was a source of annoyance, delay and expense in getting water, sewer and garbage bills in the hands of the public on time. The City Clerk then presented~ a letter dated January 10, 1951, from the Dallas Office of the National Cash Register Oompany~ agreeding to duplicate the machine now on hand for $3,645.00~ delivery to be indefinite, approximately 9 to 11 months. The City Clerk further stated that the current budget has an allowance of $3,000 ~for ~the purchase of a new bookkeeping machine, but it is not likely that ~elivery~ can be obtained duri ~ng the current budget year, but should delivery be made, the b.~get should be amended in order t~o take care of the excessive cost. The~ City Clerk further stated that w~ile there were numereus bookkeeping machines on the market, the purchase of any other type would necessitate the changing of forms~ system and other clerical changes which would be expensive. He recommended that the purchase order be issued for the duplication of the machine now in use. Commissioner George moved that the City Clerk be authorized to issue Purchase Order in keeping with his recommendations. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously. There beLu~ no further business at this time~ the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 5TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, A. D. 1951. MINUTES OF A RECESSED MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HELD THURSDAY, ~JA~KGARY 25, 1951~ AT NOON. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in recessed session Thursday~ January 25~ 1951~ at Noon. Present were Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner W. E. George, Commissioner ~ylie Stufflebeme and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The City Clerk presented a letter dated January 16~ 1951, from R. E. Haden offering $3~000 cash for that part of Lot 5, Block B, Landrum's Subdivision, an addition to the City of University Park~ after deducting from said lot the land required in connection with the construction of Central Expressway. Attached to Mr. Hadents letter was his check No. 984 drawn on the Republic National Bank~ payable to this City in the sum of $5OO.00 offered as earnest money. Real Estate values, obstacles to obtaining building materials~ the local as well as world economic conditions were discussed, and after a thorough consideration COmmissioner George moved that the City accept the offer from Mr. Haden and that the Mayor be authorized to execute deed conveying the ground in question to Mr. Haden for a cash consideration of $3,000.00. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously, whereupon the following Resolution was unanimously passed. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DEED TO A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND OWNED BY THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AND LOCATED WITHIN THIS CITY,S BOUNDARIES AND MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED AS THE ~EST PART OF LOT 5~ BLOCK B~ LANDRUMIS SUBDIVISION. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 5TH DAY OF FEBR~ A. D. ~19~. CITY CLERK ~ OF THE REGULAR ~ING OF THE BOARD OF CO~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI-~ TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5~ 1951~ AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday~ February 5, 1951~ at 7:30 Pe M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee~ Commissioner W. E. George and COmmissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Fowler Roberts, City Health Officer Dr. E. P. Leeper, Chie~ of Police Forrest E. Keene~ City Engineer Jack B. Kirven~ Assistant City Engineer Sam H. Spradlin, Deputy Tax Assessor and Collector E. A. Lawler and City Clerk Ralph E. Haw~an. The Mayor called the meeting to order' and recognized Mr. H. E. Yarbrough, former Mayor. Mr. Yarbrough presented to the Mayor and Commissioners a letter dated January 16~ 1951. Attached to same were proposed replats of Blocks 63 and 68 of University Heights No. 7 Addition. The letter referred to was an application addressed to the Mayor and Commissioners~ the Zoning Commission and the City Plan Commission requesting that the proposed replat be adopted and that the Zo~_g law of 1940 be amended, and that said land in Blocks 63 and 68~ as described in the proposed plat be zoned for retail business use, that other land in Bloc~ 68 be zoned for multiple apartment use~ and the remaining land in Block 68~ being Lots 6 to 10 inclusive~ be zoned as "D" Apartment area~ and that Lets 1 to 5 inclusive be zoned as "C" two family district. The application and proposed plat further requested that all of the lots facing Northwest High~y from Thackeray Street west to Baptist Street be zoned as "C" two family area. After studying the proposed replat, Commissioner George moved that Mr. Yarbrough~s application for replat of certain land and his application for change in zoning of said land be referred to the City Plan Commission and the ZonLug Commission for its study and recommendation; further~ that said Zoning Commission be requested to convene in the City Hall Auditorium en Monday~ February 26, 1951~ at 7:30 P. M.~ for the purpose of holding a public hearing pursuant to Mr. Yarbrough'w request. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously. A public hearing was then held in connection with the paving of the alley between Purdue and Hanover St~ee~ts, extend'~m~ from Dickens to Hillcrest Avenues, known as District No. 296. No one appeared to protes~t the improvement~ whereupon Commissioner Stufflebeme moved, motion was seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING ALLEY ~ THROUGH BLOCK~ Q AND 3~ UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS ADDITION IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST THE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOP~ A~) DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The following ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE DETERM]/~ING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF AN ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK 53~ UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS NO. 5 ADDITION, AND BLOCK 20~ STRATFORD MANOR ADDITION, APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMIE4 WAGE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH SPECIFICATIONS, LETTING CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS, MAKING APPRO- PRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST, DIRECTING THE CITY E~GI~ TO PREPARE ESTIMATES, AND DECLARING AN f2.~ENCY. COmmissioner George moved ~he ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVE- MENTS ON ALLEYS KN0~N AS DISTRICTS NO. 297 AND 298~ IN THE CITY CF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING TO THE O%~ERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND TO ALL CTHERS INTERESTED, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by. Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented state~en~ from W. G. Cullum & Company in the amount of $50.27, being the Cityts pro rata part of the franchise charge for connecting water and sewer at the rea~ of Lot 6, Block~ 70, University Heights Addition. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved t~e ~tatement be paid; motion was seconded by Commissioner George, put to vot~ and carried unanimously. The Mayor presented a telegram from Michael Vi DiSalle, Director of Price Stabilization Emergency, Stabilization Agency, Washington 25, D. C., requesting that he appoint a local committee to work with the district officials of t~e stabilization agency. Commissioner George moved the matter be taken under advisement; this motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously. The City Clerk discussed with the City Com~ssion the public hearing to be held in Austin~ at 2:00 P. M.~ Tuesday, February 13, 1951~ in connection with the bill presented by Mr. Doyle Willis of ~Fort Worth, which would increase the compensation that a municipality could legally pay firemen and policemen, and would also reqUire that each municipality provide these employees with clothing and other items peculiar to their employment. After some discussion of the matter, Commissioner George moved that Commissioner Stufflebeme and City Clerk Hamman be authorized and requested to appear at ~his public hearing before the Texas Legislative Committee for the purpose of protesting the adopting of Mr. WLllis' proposal. This motion was seconded by Mayor Coffee a~d carried unanimously. There being no 'further business at this time~ the meeting recessed. PASSED AND ApPRoVED THIS THE 19TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, A. D. 1951. 92¸ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, ~,D IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1951~ AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of ~ommissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, Febr~y 19~ 1951~ at 7:30 P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner 'J. E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Engineer Jack B. Kirven~ Assistant City Engineer Sam H. Spradlin and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order and recognized Mrs. Lumby, and her small son, Mike. They stated their purpose was for Mike to have the privilege of attending a public meeting to assist him in obtaining a Boy Scout Merit Badge. Whereupon Mayor Coffee provided an extra chair at the Commission table and invited Mike to participate in the meeting. The City Clerk then presented a petition bearing 338 signatures requesting that the City construct and maintain a double tennis court either in Curtis Park or on the grounds of the Robert Hy~r School. The City Clerk explained that he had carefully checked the addresses of those signing the petition and had found that 81 of the people signing the petition resided closer to Caruth Park, where there is already a double tennis court~ than they do to the proposed location of the new court. He also pointed out that 66 of the people signing the petition also lived within four blocks of Caruth Park. The members of the City Commission inquired relative to the cost of the proposed improvement. They were advised by the City Engineer and City Clerk that a double tennis court with a concrete foundation and asphalt tep~ proper back stops and a permanent metal net would cost the City approximately $3~000; and that such an expenditure had not been contemplated at the time the current budget was adopted~ and that funds were not available to be used for this purpose. Commissioner Stufflebeme then moved that the petition be held in abeyance at this time, and that it be given careful consideration when preparing the budget for the fiscal year 1951-52. Commissioner George seconded this motion, it was put to vote and carried unanimously. The City Clerk then presented a letter from Louis J. Hexter, requesting that the name of Varsity Plaza, being a street paralleling Preston Road from Mentwood Drive north through the Varsity Village, be changed to Preston Plaza. The City Clerk explained that there ~ere ? other streets within the Greater Dallas area with the prefix "Preston", and that in his opinion a more suitable name could be found. After some discussion, Commissioner George moved that the request of Mr. Hexter be taken under advisement, and that no further action be taken at this time. This motion was seconded by 0ommissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented statements from W. G. Cullum & Company requesting payment in the sum of $257.40, being the City's pro rata part for lateral water and sewer lines at the rear of certain lots described in the statements. The statements had been approved by the City Engineer Jack B. Kirven. Commissioner George moved that payment be made$ this motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously. The City Clerk then presented a petition signed by 14 students in the third grade of the University Park School~ complaining about oil and grease in the brook running through Curtis Park. The City Engineer and City Clerk explained ~o the City Commission that this grease originated from the wash racks of filling stations located on Hillcrest Avenue and Snider Plaza, same being attached to our storm sewer system~ and emptying into the natural drainage branch passing through Curtis Park. It was further explained that it would not be proper for these stations to be connected to the sanitary sewer system, and that it would cost several, hundred thousand of dollars to construct a storm sewer to by-pass the natural drainage branch. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that a letter be prepared for the Mayor's signature addressed to each of the students explaining te them the situation. This motion was seconded by Commissioner George~ put te vote and carried uuantmously. The City Clerk then presented a letter from the City Attorney relative to the assigmment or transfer of wages or salaries of employees of this City to their respective creditors. The City Clerk explained that this subject had not been a problem of any consequence, whereupon~ Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the City Attorney's letter be filed for future reference and that no other action be taken at this time. This motion was seconded by C~mmisstoner George~ put to vote and carried unanimously. The City Clerk then discussed with the Commission the fact that the 66 acre tract of ground ewned by this City and used as a garbage disposal place had been recently annexed to the City of Dallas~ had been zoned as a residential area, and that a Mrs. Augustine stated that he was a resprsentative efa civic group residing in the area. This civic group had discussed the undesirable sanitary conditions that existed during the past 12 months~ also insisted that the garbage be buried daily or immediately after it had been brought to the location~ and that the City exert every effort possible to exterminate flies and mosquitoes, and to prevent undesirable odors. The City Clerk explained that for the City to do these thin~s~ it would be necessary to discontinue the contract and services rendered by Mr. Ben Smith~ in connection with the salvage of garbag% for which privilege he has been paying the City $200.00 per month. Upon the recommendation of the City Clerk~ Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that Mr. Smith be advised that we regret the necessity of requesting that he remove from our property all hogs, which belong to him~ that he discontinue the salvage of garbage at his earliest convenience~ and definitely on or before April 1, 1951. This motion was seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously. Commissioner Stufflebeme then requested the City Clerk to contact Chief of Police Keene and ask him to eheck the flow of traffic through Southern Methodist University's Campus from Airline Road west to Roberts Parkway for a continuation of Dyer Street. There being no further busi~es~ the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 5TH DAY OF MARCH~ A. D. 1951. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOAd~D OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL ~AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, MARCH 5~ 1951, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, March 5, 1951, at 7:30 P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were~ City Attorney Fowler Roberts, City Health Officer Dr. E. P. Looper, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene~ and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order and stated that the first business to be considered would be the holding of a public hearing in connection with the paving of alleys known as District No. 297 and No. 298. He explained where these alleys were located and inquired if anyone cared to protest the improvement. No one objected to the proposed improvements, whereupon a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK 53~ UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS NO. 5 ADDITION, AND BLOCK 20~ STRATFORD MANOR ADDITION IN THE CITY ~OF L~IVERSITY PARK, TE~, FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST THE O~S THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSM~2~TS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. There were approximately 75 people present at this meeting. The City Clerk had requested the City Engineer to obtain the signatures and addresses of those present. In vieM of the fact that the majority of these people were interested in the proposed rezoning of certain land, the record or roll of those present has been filed in the Zoning Commission File. Mayor Coffee then stated that it was his feeling that the majority of people present were there in~ connection with the proposed zoning request of Mr. Yarbrough. He complimented Mr. John P. Carrell~ attorney for Mr. Yarbrough, Mr. R. L. Sullivan, spokesman for a number of people opposing the zoning proposal~ and the people in University Park in general for their conduct and manner in connection with the public hearing, which had been held by the Zoning Commission February 26, 1951. He further stated that it was unfortunate that this controversial matter had not been settled by the proponents and opposition prior to such time as it was necessary for the Governing Body of this City to take action. The Mayor then requested the City Clerk to ~resent the Minutes of the Zoning Commission in connection with the public hearing which was held February 26~ 1951. When the City Clerk had concluded reading the Minutes, he stated he had a minority report which had been submitted by Mr. Paul Emery and Mr. William R. Dotson, in connection with their preponderance of the evidence submitted both ~or and against the proposed zoning change. When the City Clerk had completed reading this report~ the Mayor inquired if either of the Commissioners desired to comment. Whereupon Commissioner Stufflebeme stated that in view of the fact that the Mayor and. each of the Commissioners had attended the public hearing held by the Zoning Com~tssi°n February 26~ 1951~ he could see no advantage to having a further public hearing in connection with this problem by the Governing Body of this City, 'and moved that the minority report signed by Mr. Emery and Mr. Dotson be adopted, and that the application of Mr. Yarbrough for the ch~ge of certain zoning as outlined in said application be denied, and given no further consideration. This motion was seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried° The Mayor then inquired if any one else had anyt~ to bring before the Commfssion~ whereupon Mr. John Carroll, attorney for Mr. Yarbrough~ appeared and protested the action just taken by the Governing Bedy~ stating that it was his understanding that he would be given another opportunity to bring his clientts application to the Governing Body at some future date. ~Mayor Coffee explained to Attorney Carrell that when Mr. Yarbrough's application had been presented to the Governing Body on February 5, 1951, requesting that the zoning be changed as outlined in the application~ that it was the privilege of the Governing Body of this City to reject and refuse such application had they felt that such action was proper, but it was the unanimous opinion of the members of the Governing Body of this City that Mr. Yarbrough should be permitted an opportunity to submit his proposal to the Zoning Commission; that such a meeting had been ehld, which was attended by more than 200 citizens of University Park~ and that it was definitely apparent that Mr. Yarbrough's request for cha~e of zoning did not meet with the approval of the majority of people owning property in that vicinity, and apparently the majority of the citizens of University Park who had interested themselves in the problem were of the opinion that the change sought~ if granted, would not be to the best interest to the community as a whole. There being no further business to come before the meeting at this time, a motion was duly made and seconded that the meeting recess~ and the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 19TH DAY OF MARCH~ A. D. 1951. /cITY CLERK MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CO~MISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, MARCH 19~ 1951~ AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday; March 19; 1951~ at 7:30 P. M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee~ Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Fondler Roberts~ City Engineer Jack B. Kirven and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order and recognized Mr. T. P. Finnegan in ~he audience. Mr. Finnegan stated that he desired to take ~up ~some City business with the Commission later~ but preferred for the-Commission to proceed with its order of ~business. Whereupon the Mayor requested the City Clerk +~ read the following resolution: RESOLUTION CO~NDING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PARK CITIES WATER DISTRICT~ A~H) URGING THE VOTERS TO COOPERATE ~,ETH THE WATER DISTRICT IN AUTHORIZING THE BOND ISSUE OF $350~000 IN LIEU GF AN AUTHORIZED ISSUE OF $1~614~000 TO BE CANCELLED BY THE DIRECTORS IN THE COMPLETION OF THE WATER SYSTEM FOR THE PARK CITIES~ Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the above resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented a petition for the paving of the alley through Block J~ Armstrong Fairway Addition. In view of the fact that we had only collected 65" of the money~ 0ommissioner Stufflebeme moved that the petition be held in abeyance until additional money could be collected, and that no action be taken at this time. Commissioner George seconded the motion~ it was put to vote and carried unanimously. The City Clerk read a letter from Mr. Louis J. Hexter, requesting that the name of Varsity Village be officially changed to Preston Center. Later in the 100 evening, Mr. Hexter appeared in person for and on behalf of his request. Whereupon Mayor Coffee suggested to 'Mr. Hexter that~ h~ prepare and present to the City Commission for its consideration~ an ordinance changing the name as desired; further that this ordinance be accompanied by written evidence from the fee owners of the land in question concurring in the' proposed change. The ~yor stated that when such documents ~had been presented~ together with proposed name or names for the street known as Varsity Plaza~ that proper ~censideration would be given. The ~City Clerk discussed with the Commission the request of the University Park P, T. A.~ that certain repairs be made to the ~Frie~dship House. After due consideration~ Commissioner George moved~ ~ieh motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried uuanimously~ that the City Clerk be authorized to spend approx~,mately $200.00 for repairs to this building, which would include an outside stairway or fire escape. Recommendation from Chief Keene that stop signs be placed on Westchester Drive at Amherst, and on ~University BOulevard at Golf Drive~ were presented. Co~Eissioner George moved t~t the ordinance be adopted: O~INANCE OF THE BOAED OF CO~S$IO~RS OF CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK ~EGULATING TRAFFIC l~ SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR V~ICLES MOVING NORTH A~) SOUTH 0N ~STC~STER D~IVE TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDI~,~G TO ENTER OR CROSS A~tERST STREET; REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING EAST AND ~ST 0~J UNIVERSITY BOUL~KRD~ TO A FULL STOP B~0RE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS T~. I~TERSECTION OF GOLD DRIVE, A~ PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR T~ VIOL&TION T~EOF. Co~G~issioner Stufflebeme seconded the motion that the above be adopted; it was put to vote and carried unanimously. The City Clerk p~esented new street lighting agreement contract, also traffic signal ~,agree~ent contract from the Dallas Po~er & Light Company. Said a~eements ~o be executed as of the 19th day of March~ 1951. After discussing 10 ! these agreements and having been told by the City Clerk as wel! as the City -'-~- ident~ca~ as the Engineer that the rate provided in the new agreemen~o are ones now in rotc% Co~m~issioner George mow:d that the fol!mdng resolution be adopted: RESOLI~iO~I A~PR~IING TWO CONTRACTS !JITH THE DALLAS POI.,ER & LIGHT CO~A~ AND AUTHORIZING T!~IR EXECL~ION BY T>~ ~,~YOR AI'.~ CITY CLF2qK. Con,missioner Sttu~flebeme seconded this motion~ it was put to vote and carried unanimously. A petition was then presented to the Mayor and CoFmissioners bearing the signatures of nine (9) people mining oroperty within the vicinity of bhe sorority homes~ being built on the corner ~f University Boulevard~ Dur~mm Street and DanielJ Avenue~ requesting that head-im, parking be provided on University Boulevard and Daniels Avenue~ also on the west side of Durham Street from University Boulevard north to Daniels Street~ as well as the alley extending east and west at the rear of the properties in question. Names attached to the petition were as follows: ttarz~y Lawrence Mrs. Aline Long Mrs. R. P. Chaney ~. and ~'s. Josh Mayo Mrs. Ellis ~,~. Sh~er~ Jr. ~.~. and ~s. Carl M. Hill ~. Mann~g Gr~ ~,~'. and l~s. R. S. Gozzaldi 3116-18 University Boulevard 3120-22 University Boulevard 3126-30 University Boulevard 3101 University Boulevard 3057 University Boulevard ~lll University Boulevard 3129 Daniels Avenue 2945 University Boulevard After discussing the problem with, ~. and ~.~s. Gozzaldi~ ~. Grinnan, and ~ir. and ~s. Hill~ the City Clerk was instructed to contact officials of Southern Methodist Unlversity~ and request that the University send a representa- tive to the Com~ssion Meeting~ April 2~ 1951~ for the purpose of discussing 'the problem at hand; further t[mt a copy of the petition be conveyed to the officials of the University and the sororities concerned. Mr. T. P. Finnegan then appeared before the Com~ission and complained relative to the lack of proper sidewalks on the ~st side of Douglas Street from University Boulevard north to Emerson Street; also in front of a lot in the 4300 Block of University Boulevard o~.med by }~. R. J. Gatling. Mr. Finnegan also complained of the condition of the sidewalk in front of property ovmed by Mr. R. J. Potter~ at the corner of University Boulevard and Douglas Avenue. He also complained of the brick wall or fence that Mr. Potter had undertaken to construct on University Boulevard, and requested that Mr. Potter be required to remove this structure from the front yard. ~r. Finnegan also complained of the violating of the zoning ordinance of ~. Potter in constructing a servan'ts quarters at the rear of his garage closer than 30" to the proI~rty line. After considerable discussion~ the City Clerk was instructed to write ~Lr. ~. E. L~u~ch~ 4300 University Boulevard, ~. John Bookout~ 4301 Emerson~ requesting that these gentlemen construct sidewalks along Douglas Avenue~ and that in the event same are not constructed within the near futur% that the City COm~aission be advised and said walks be ordered in. The City Clerk was also instructed to convey the same message to ~. R. J. Gatling, 6422 Westchester~ in connection with a lot he owns~ which would be 4324 University Boulevard, or Lot t7~ Block 3~ Methodist University Addition. The City Clerk was f~rther instructed to ~ite P~. R. J. Potter~ and inform him that it is the desire of -the City Co~nission that he immediately remove the structure at the rear of his garage~ which is a zoning ordinance violation; also that he immediately construct a standard sidewalk on University Boulevard in front of his apartment~ located at the corner of this street and Douglas Avenue. The City Clerk in turn requested that these letters to ~. Potter be dictated by the City Attorney. Mr. Finnegan then discussed with the City Co~ission the fact that this City does not have an ordinance requiring cement contractors to file bonds with the City prior to constructin~ sidewalks~ driveways~ curbs and gutters, ~md other structures. After considerable discussion~ the City Attorney was requested to prepare such ordinance and present it to the City Con~&ssion. The Mayor then discussed a letter addressed to the Connnission dated March 8, ~951, from ~. J. ~. Crotty~ in which it was reco~ended that a co~ittee be ap?ointed to revise and rewrite the entire Zoning Law of this ~City~ and submit their recommendations to the City Commission. After di~cussing~the ~atter at considerable length~ Co~issioner Stufflebeme moved that such Committee be appointed. The Mayor n~med the follo~,~ng as members of the Co~mu~ttee: City Attorney Fowler Roberts; City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman; City Engineer Jack B. Kirven; Mr. Paul Emery~ Chairman of the Zoning Conm~ission; Mr. R.'L. Sullivan of 3A12 Wentwood Drive; ~. A. F. Altenau~ 3205 ~rquette; ~. ~n. R. Dotson of 3212 Hanover Street; Mr. R. S. Gozzaldi of 29~5 University Boulevard, and I'~r. Ed S. k~sson of ~!37 Purdue Street. The ~yor then designated Mr. ~,Yesson as Chairman of this Connnittee. All said appointments were approved and ratified by Commissioner Stufflebeme and Co~aissioner George. The Co~mission then discussed the lack of side~_lks on Airline ~oad~ from Da~iels Avenue north to Caruth Boulevard. Co~aissioner Stufflebeme moved that the City ~Clerk be instructed to t~ite all of the home o~mers on Airline Road, and request that they immediately make arrangements for the installation of sidewalks~ of course~ at their expense; and f~ther~ if any of said home owners refuse to cooperate~ that the City later determine the necessity and order the installation of such walks. This motion ~s seconded by Mayor Coffee. There being no further business at this time~ the meeting recessed. CITY CLERK I04 MINUTES OF A RECESSED MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CO~.[[SSIO~RS HELD IN TI{E ~YORfS OFFICE, TUESDAY, MARCH 27~ 1951~ AT 4:30 P. Mo The Board of Co~ssioners of the City of University Park met in recessed session Tuesday, March 27; 1951, at 4:30 P.M. Present were Mayor Roy C. Coffee~ Commissioner ~. E. George and Commissioner ~,~lie Stufftebeme. Also present was City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The proposed sanitary sewer contract to be entered into between the City of Dallas and this City for the period A?il l~ 1951~ to March 31~ 1961~ was read and methodically discussed. After considerable consideration~ Commissioner George moved that the Resolution authorizing the Mayor to e×ecute and the City Clerk to attest the contract be approved, motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebene~ ~Jnereupon the following resolution was %manimously approved: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING T.t~ ~YOR TO EXECUTE ~/fD THE CITY ~CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT ~,~4 TI~] CITY OF DALLAS DATED MARCH 27~ 1951~ FOR SANITARY SE~R SERVICE FOR T}~ PERIOD E~DING ~i&RCH 31, 1961. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED CITY CLERK THE 27TH DAY OF ~RCH, A. D. 1951. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF TI{E BOARD OF COM~[[SSION~RS OF THE CITY Ot' UNIVERSITY PARK~ HELD IN ~{E CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD~ MO}OAY~ APRIL 2~ 1951~ AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Cor~aissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday~ April 2, 1951, at 7:30 P.M. The follo~Ang members were present: Msyor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner ~. E. George and Commissioner %~ylie Stmfflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Fowler Roberts, City Health Officer Dr. E. P. Leeper, Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven and City Clerk ?.alph E. Hamman. The Ma-yor called the meetin~ to order, and stated to the forty or fifty 'people present that it was his opinion that the majority of them were present for the purpose of discussing the petition filed with the City Commission March 19~ 1951, relative to the lack of parking facilities for Pi Beta Phi, Zeta Tau Alpha, Delta Delta Delta and Kappa Alpha Theta sororities. Among those present were Mr. Layton Bailey, Business Manager of Southern Methodist University, ~r. Stanley Patterson~ Superintendent of the buildings and grounds for the University, and }~. Taylor A~mstrong, Attorney for the University' ~.4r. Armstrong stated that in representing Southern Methodist University and the sororities~ it was their feeling that the head-in parking provided on the east side of Durham Street across the street from Tri-Delta and Pi Beta Phi Houses exceeded considerably any req%utrements of the ordinances relative to the providing of off-street parking. Mr. Bailey inquired if the City would interpose any objection to Southern Methodist University paving the 14' alley between the Tri Delta and Pi Beta Phi Houses~ so tb~at parking facilities might be provided in the rear of the other sorority homes. To this inquiry, Mr. Bailey was assured by the Mayor and Commissioners that the City would interpose no objection. Among those portesting the lack of parking facilities were ~s. R. S. Gozzaldi, and Mr. Ma~ngGrinna. After some discussion of the matter, Mayor Coffee appointed M~s. Gozzaldi Chairman of a committee to confer ~dth officials of Southern Methodist University and members of the~sororities. All interested parties were requested to retire to the Mayor's office for the purpose of trying to reach a satisfactory agreement. However, prior to the time the City Commission dismissed, Mrs. Gozzaldi returned to th~ auditoriu~ alone, stated that she was unable to accomplish a satisfactory agreement, and in he~ opinion legal action might become necessary. The follo~dng ordinance ~s presented: ORDINANCE DETER2.SNING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMF~TS OF AN ALLEY BLOCK J, A~BTRONG FAIRWAY ADDITION, APPROVING AI~D ADOPTING MINI~$I WAGE SCALE CO~.~AINED IN SUCH SPECIFICATIONS, LETTING CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVEmeNTS, MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S PORTION OF .THE COST~ DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINW. RR TO PREPARE ESTI~R%TES, AND DECLARING AN ~ERGENCY. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Co~missioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RESOLI?flON APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTi~i~TE,S OF THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS AND OF A3,~OUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVE- M~NTS ON AL ALLEY KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 299 IN T~%~] CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HEARING TO THE O~tERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND TO ALL OTHERS INTERESTED, A~,~D DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the ordinance be addpted; motion was seconded by Co~nissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously.~ The fo!lo,~ing ordinance ~s presented: I 7 ORDINANCE Ai~Ei'~ING ARTICLE VII A~[D XIII A~D ALL AkENDk~M'S T!AEP/~TO OF ~ ORDINANCE PASS~ AtD AP~O~D BY T~ BO~ ~ CO~SSIONE~ ON T~ 15TH DAY OF ~ 1936~ ~ITtT~D: "AN O~INANCE OF THE BOA~ OF-CO~SSION~ OF ~ CITY ~ ~I~I~ P~ TE~S~ C~T~G ~ O~I~ OF ~AG~ ~ ~TER ~OR~ AND SE~GE DEPART~ENT~ ~S~IBING T~ D~I~ OF SAID ~AGER, ~OVIDING FOR '~TER ~TES FOR S~VIC~ F~NIS~ ~'~IN ~E COR~TE LI~TS OF T~ CI~ ~IDING FOR ~T~ FOR ~LIC SCHO0~ AND ~FOR CONSI~ O~SIDE ~ CITY LI~TS~ ~IDING ~TES FOR SE~GE SERVICe, ~IDING FOR A ~NAL~ FOR FA~E STATEmeNT IN SU~ AP~I(~TION~ PROVIDING MO~Y DEP~ITS TO BE P~TED FOR ~T~ S~VIC~, ~OVIDING FOR ~TER P~TS TO BE ISS~ ~IDING FOR ~TE~ TO BE S~ A~ F~S T~OR, ~OVIDING FOR ~ T~TING OF ~T~ ~E~ A~ ~ ~RGE T~OR~ ~D FOR A SERVI~ C~GE IN ~SE OF ~ET~ NOT ~GIST~IG CO~ECTLY~ PR~ID~G ~Gb~TIONS TO G~ ~T~ ~D SE~,~ S~I~S~ ~OVIDING FOR INS~IO~ BY A~'HORIZED ~ONS~ ~OVIDING FOR ~TY AND ~OTECTION OF FI~ H~TS~ PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR TA~ING %~TH EQb~ OF ~T~ AND SE~ S~VI~ ~IDING FOR NOTI~ T0 ~ ~NAG~ OF SIDEWALK OR CON~E CO~ETRUCTION~ A~ DEC~IG AN ~.GENCY"~ AND DECLARING AN ~GEN~. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Conmdssioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimously. The City Clerk discussed with the City Commission a proposed a~eement to be entered into ~th Southern Methodist University~ wherein said University will pay the City of University Park~ beginning April 1~ 1951, $166.66 per month for sanitary sewer disposal service; also the proposed agreement that the City continue to furnish water to Southern Methodist University~ but the rate be increased to $.20~ per thousand gallons of water used. Commissioner George moved that the officials of Southern Methodist University be advised that such an agreement was acceptable to this City. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, p~ to vote and carried unanimously. The City Clerk then discussed with the City Commission again the desirability of the City selling the vacant property at the northeast corner of Vassar Drive and Turtle Creek Branch~ being the property located at the rear of _ Dr. R. B. McBride's residence. The City Clerk was instructed to contact Mr~ 108 V. B. ~Jilliams, relator~ and authorize him to place a For Sale sign on the property, and tell him that the City would extend to him a thirty day exclusive~ price to be $15~000 gross~ and commission~ of course, to be 5%. There being no further business at this time, the meeting recessed. PASSED A~D APPROVED ~{IS THE 16TH DAY OF APRIL, A. D. 1951. ~SNUTES OF THE REGL~R ~,ETiNG OF THE BOARD OF COM~fISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, APRIL 16~ 1951~ AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday~ April 16~ 1951~ at 7:30 P. M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee~ Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner ~,ylie Stufflebeme. Also present were Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene and City Engineer Jack B. Kirven. The only guests present were Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Gozzaldi. Mayor Coffee caled the meeting to order, and the following ordinance was presented: AN OPd)INANCE Cth%NGiT~G THE NAME OF VARSITY vILLAGE TO MtF~TON CENTER: PROVIDING THAT SUCH ORDINANCE SHALL BE I~DIATELY EFFECTi~gE A2,~D DECL,~RING AN ~,fERGENCY. Co~mmissioner Stufflebeme moved that the ordinance be adopted; motion was second~ by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried ~manlmously. Commissioner G. eorge then stated that he would like the City Clerk to contact the officials of Southern Methodist University~ and determine if the Commission's action in the above was entirely satisfactory. This was done, and }.~. Layton Bailey, Business Manager of Southern Methodist University~ stated that the Minutes of April 5, 1951~ of the Executive Committee of S. M. U., showed that it ~as the unauimous opinion of the members of said Committee that the University would interpose no objection to the changing of the name from Varsity Village to Preston Center. The following ordinance was presented: AN ORDIN~LNCE OF THE BOARD OF CO~,IISSIO~RS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF THE %~IVERSITY PARK S~,gII~NG POOLS BY CERTAIN PERSONS, PROVIDinG R~Uw~ES A~ REGULATIONS GOVEPd,IING THE USE OF THE POOLS, PROVIDING A F~IALTY FOR VIOLATION OF THE RULES AI~D REGULATIONS, REPEALING ALL ORDIN;2~C~i$ .HERETOFORE ADOPTED AND DECLARI3IG AN EMERGENCY. 110 Commissioner George moved that the ordinance be adopted, motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RY~0LUTION P~GARD SOU~Hk~STERN LEGAL FOUNDATION AND CENTER Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the resolution be adopted, motion was seconded by Commissioner George, p-t to vote and carried unanimously. The Commission then discussed the violation of certain rules and regulations relative to zoning and building lays of this City by one Richard Potter, and the City Attorney and City Engineer were instructed to immediately proceed to haVe the sidewalk in front of his property at the corner of Douglas Avenue and University Boulevard, placed in an acceptable condition, to have the wall torn down in front of his home if legally possible to do so~ and then see what procedure can or should be followed relative to the compliance vith the zonin~ law of the Servant's quarters constructed illegally adjoining Potter's garage on the property located at the corner of Douglas Avenue and University Boulevard. After the open session of the Commission, Mr. and Mrs. Gozzaldi discussed with the Commission again the City requiring certain sororities to provide off- street parking. There being no further business at this time, the meetiu~ recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED -THIS THE 7TH DAY OF MAY, A. D. 1951. ATTEST: ~/ , MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN TEE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, MAY 7, 1951~ AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, May 7, 1951, at 7:30 P. M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners ~. E. George and Wylie Stufflebe~. Also present were City Attorney Fowler Roberts, City Health Officer Dr. E. P. Leeper, Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven~ Plumbing Inspector C. F. Johanning and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order and recognized Mr. T. P. Finnegan, whereupon, Mr. Finnegan complained again to the City Commission relative to the unfinished side-walk in front of property owned by Mr. Richard Potter, at the corner of University Boulevard and Douglas Avenue. Mr. Finnegan also complained that the City had not as yet forced Mr. Potter to remove from his front yard a brick wall, which was constructed and is in violation of our present zoning law. Further complains ~ere lodged by Mr. Finnegan relative to servants quarters which Mr. Potter constructed without a permit, and are closer to the alley line than "th~ zoning ordinance permits. After discussing these matters for some 30 to 40 minutes, Commissioner George moved that the City Clerk be instructed to complete the sidewalk in question in conformity to the City's specification, and that the work be done by City employees, and that the cost be deducted from funds belonging to Mr. Potter held by the City. This motion was~ seconded by Co~missioner Stufflebeme, and carried unanimously. A publi~ hearing was then held in connection with the paving of the alley known as District No. 299. No one appeared to oppose this improvement, whereupon a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the folloxzing ordinance be adopted: 1i2' ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK J, ARMSTRONG FAIRWAY ADDITION IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST THE O~ERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF, AND DECLARING ~2~ EMERGENCY. The following ordinance was presented: AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING LAND O~ED BY THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, FACING UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD A DISTANCE OF 161.3t AND EXTENDING SOUTH TO FONDREN DRIVE A DISTANCE OF 270'. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded b~ Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was presented: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPOINTING A BOARD OF EQUALIZATION FOR THE YEAR 1951~ FIXING TIME FOR THE FIRST ~ING AND THE COMPENSATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION. Commissioner George moved the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Cmnmissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried u~nimously. The City Clerk presented written proposal from M. D. Bobbitt, offering to purchase land owned by the City, bounded on the north by property owned by Dr. R. B. McBride, on the east by Turtle Creek Branch, and on the south and southwest by Vassar Drive. This offer was for $12,500.00 cash, with the stipulation that the City would furnish water, sewer and gas to the property line. The City Clerk estimated that these utilities would cost the City approximately $500.00. The City Clerk also presented written offer from Mr. M. B. Solomon to purchase this land mentioned above for a consideration of $12;500.00 cash, but Mr. Solomon did not require that the City furnish utilities. It was apparent that Mr. Solomon's offer was the best submitted, but the City Commission did not accept his proposal since they had anticipated selling the tract of ground in question for $15,000.00. Mr. Solomon appeared in person s~ud 113 explained that he wanted the tract of ~ground because he was anticipating the purchase of Dr. McBride's property, and desired the City property to supplement the back yard of ~the McBride property. The §ommission rejected Mr. Solomonts offer. However, Mr. Solomon later raised his offer to $13,750.00. After this offer has been made by Mr. Solomon, ~the City Clerk was instructed to contact Mr. V. B. Williams, who had advertised the property for sale, and ascertain if he would be satisfied with a commission of 2~ ($343.75)~ in view of the fact that Mr. Solomon had not contacted him personallys but had negotiated directly with the City, and the further fact that Mr. Williams had been given a 30 day exclusive on the property with an asking price of $15s000.00, and Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the following resolution be adopted~ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DEED TO A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND OWNED BY THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ AND LOCATED WITHIN THIS CITYtS BOUNDARIES, AND MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED AS BEING BOUNDED ON THE SOUTH AND SOUTHWEST BY VASSAR DRIVE, O~ THE EAST BY TURTLE CREEK BRANCH AND ON THE NORTH BY PROPERTY O~ED BY DR. R. B. MCBRIDE, AND BEING A PART OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BLOCK 8~ UNIVERSITY PARK ESTATES ADDITION. This motion was seconded by 0ommissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented Police Department Receipt No. 24345 issued to Miss Rhoda Davis in the sum of $2.00, acknowledging payment of a $2.00 fine for alleged parking in a Fire Lane. Chief of Police Keene reports that the Ticket was issued in errors and that a refund of the fine should be made. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that such refund ~be authorized$ motion was seconded by Commissioner Georges and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented Tax Certificate No. 474 cancelling personal property taxes in the amount of $2s845.31, and grass cutting in the amount of $4.00, which have been found to be uncollectible. Said taxes having been assessed from 1938 through 1950. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the taxes as described in Tax Certificate No. 474 be cancelled; motion was seconded by Commissioner George, and-carried unanimously. 114 The City Clerk presented proposal of T. G. Harkey, that the City accept $52.50 as a compromise settlement for the payment of the paving of the alley at the ~ re.ar of property owned by his son in Block A of Dan Ro Addition, Paving District No. 163, land in question abutting the alley for ~a distance of 52.5'. The assessment was levied in error against T. G. Harkey. and should have been levied against Jack Harkey. The proposed compromise contemplated the cancellation of ~ntereat accrued since the date of original imprpvement. This will leave a balance due by Mr. T. G. Harkey in connection with the paving of the alley in question of $110.00 plus interest. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the $52.50 be accopted~ as settlement of Mr. Jack Harkey's pro rata part for paving the alley at the rear of the E 20' of Lot 2; W 32.5' of Lot 3, Block A, Dan Ro Addition; motion was seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously. The City Clerk opened sealed letters in connection with the proposal to repaint water tower located at the corner of Airline Road and Rosedale Avenue. The ~ bids received are as follows: Water Tank Service Company - $2~190.00; Harris Tank Service Co. - $2,500.00. However, neither of the letters contained sufficient information to determine just what work.the proposals covered. It .was the general feeling that this matter would probably wait until Fall. The City Clerk then discussed with the Commission the desirability of this City purchasing from the City of Dallas the 8" water line, which.will be in the west parkway of Central Expressway extending from the alley north of Normandy to the alley north of Fondren Drive. This is a line originally constructed by W. G. Cullum & Co. for W. W. Caruth approximately 20 years ago. The line is of no further service to the City of Dallas, and is badly needed by the City of University Park for circulation purposes. Officials of the City of Dallas have offered this particular part of the line to this City for $2.73 per lineal foot in place, which is 80% of the price of new 8" water line ~_~ place as of this date, and it is slightly less than the cost ~_~ of new 6" water line in placee The City Clerk also discussed with the Commission, this City purchasing the remainder of this 8" line from the alley north of Fondren Drive to Lovers Lane, which will have to be moved from its present location to make way for Central Expressway. The Commission looked with favor upon the purchase of al~ of this water line, and requested the City Clerk to determine definitely what it would cost to have the line re]aid from the alley north of Fondren Drive to the alley north of Westminister Street, and also to determine if the City of Dallas could be favorable to selling the line to this City and permit payment on or about October 15~ 1951. The following ordinance was presented:_ ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING NORTH ON ~ESTCHESTER DRIVE TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSEC- TION OF LOVERS LANE, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS T 0 BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING WEST ON MOFARLIN BOUL~YCARD TO FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSECTI~f OF GOLF DRIVE, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. Commissioner George moved the ordinance be adopted$ motion was seconded by Oo~mmissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHIC~.~'~ MOVING EAST ON COLGATE, MARQUETTE, CENTENARY, ~NTWOOD, VILLANOVA AND NORTHWEST PARKWAY TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTER- SECTION OF AIRLINE ROAD, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Oommissioner George and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID- CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING NORTH AND SOUTH ON DURHAM STREET TO A ~ STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTEP~- SECTION OF DANIELS AVENUE, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. Commissioner George moved the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, CREATING A FIRE LANE ON THE WEST SIDE OF AIRLINE ROAD FROM DANIELS AVENUE NORTH TO LOVERS LANE, PROHIBITING THE PARKING OF ANY VEHICLE ALONG SAID FIRE LANE AT ANY TIME AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. Commissioner George moved that the City Clerk be requested to place purchase order for two additional traffic signal lights~ one to be placed at Daniels and Airline Road~ the other at Southwestern Boulevard and Airl~_ue Road. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The City Cl-rk explained that the purchase order had been issued previously for a traffic signal light which w~11 be placed when received at the corner of Airline R~ad and Lovers Lane. The City Clerk discussed ~ith the Commission the desirability of this City having an ordinance which would prohibit pigeons within our corporate limits. The City Clerk explained that ~$ had an ordinance which prohibited more than 12 chickens within our corporate l~ts~ and that a similar ordinance for pigeons was desirable. However, later a careful examination of the present ordinance was made, and it is quite evident that the ordinance now in existence prohibits fowls of all kinds~ and a perusal of ~ebster's Dictio~ ~efinitely classes pigeons as a fowl. There being no further business at this time, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THiS THE P~IST DAY OF MAY, A. D. 1951. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, ~,D IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, MAY 21, 1951, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday,~ May 21, 1951, at 7:30 P. M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, Deputy Tax Assessor and Collector Eric A. Lawlor and James Woodard, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. No visitors ~re present other than City employees. The City Clerk presented statements from W. G. Cullum & Company, dated May 4, City's pro rata part - $100e55S May 10, City's pro rata part - $131.68; May 18, City's pro rata part - $100.55, or a total of $332.78, for connecting water and sewer lines at the rear of lots described in the statements. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the statements be paid; Commissioner George seconded this motion, it was put to vote and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS ON CERTAIN ALLEYS IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS DISTRICTS NO. 292, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297 AND 298. Commissioner George moved the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously. The follo~nhng resolution was presented: RESOLUTION ORDERING PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS DUE W. S. CRA~ORD COMPANY FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN CERTAIN ALLEYS KNOWN AS DISTR~CTS NO. 292, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297 AND 298, AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF CERTAIN CERTIFICATES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT. Commissioner George moved the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote ~nd -carried unanimously. The City Engineer reported to the Commission recent contacts with the engineers of the Dallas Power & Light Co~oany~ relative to the installation of poles in the alley between Daniels and Rosedale Avenues~ extending from Hillorest to Airline Road, It was the opinion of Mr. Kirven that the Light Company would be able to locate poles in the alley~ which will enable the removal of light and telephone lines from Daniels Avenue £rom Hillcrest Avenue to Airline Road. The City Engineer also exhibited to the City Co~ission the application of Kenneth R. Hood for permission to remodel the garage and filling station on Preston Road irm~.ediately in front of the Y. M. C. A. property. The present. building is a non-conforming use and according to the Zoning Law shall be abandoned January l~ 1965. The City Engineer was requested to work with I~. Hood~ but not to grant a permit for anything that would violate the Zoning Law, also to endeavor to have the gasoline p%unps reset in a manner that would m~ke available for~ pedestrian traffic the concrete .parkway~ ~.ich has heretofore been used by the occupant of thispremises as a olace for servicing cars. There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time~ the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED ~{IS THE 4TH DAY OF JUNE, A. D. 1951. ATTEST: ~ ~/ . CIff-Y~' CLERK MINUTES OF T~E REGUIAR MEETING ~ THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE UITY ~ UNiVErSITY PARK, ~.~ IN THE CITY NALL AUDI- TORIFM, 3800 UNIVEP~ITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, JUNE A, 1951~ AT 7:30 P, M. The Board of Commissioners of .the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, June 4, 1951, at 7'.30 P.M. The following members were presents Mayor Roy C. Ceffee, Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Fowler Roberts, City Health Officer Dr. E. P. Leeper, Assistant City Engineer Sam Spradlin and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order. The only other people present were Charles Shields, representing the Park Cities News, and Henry Schmitz, 0ity Custodian. Commissioner Stufflebeme discussed with the Commission the numerous requests he had received that stop signs be installed on Douglas Avenue at Purdue Street, stopping the traffic going north and south on Douglas Avenue. Commissioner Stuffle- bene moved, which motion was seconded by ~ssioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following erdinance be a~opted.. ORDINANCE ~OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UFiVERSITT PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHIOW.w~ MOVING NORTH AND SOUTH ON DOUGLAS AVENUE TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTER- SECTION OF PURDUE STREET, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. The City .Clerk then presented Swim Tags No. 183 and No. 184~ that had been purchased on May 30, 1951~ by Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Rassiga of 3324 Wylie Drive. These people claimed to be new-comers to this area~ and did not know that the ordinance required that everyone using the pool come to the pool in their swim suits; they also stated that in view of the fact that they resided north of Love Field they did not care to make the trip to the pool dressed for swfmmfng. After discussing the matter thoroug?f~y, Commissioner George moved that the City Clerk be authorized to refund the $19.20 these people paid for the tags, and that the letter _of transmittal conveying the check invite them to use the pcol an~ time they cared to by p~ $.~0~ each swim. There betn~ no further Business at this time~ the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 18T~ DAY OF JI~E, A. D. 1951~ 122 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING GF THE BOARD OF ~SBIONEP~ OF T~E CiTY OF I~IVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TOR/UM~ 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, JUNE 18~ 1951~ AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, June 18, 1951s at 7:30 P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee; Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order. No one was present other than names mentioned above. Commissioner George stated that to date the little park located at Purdue Street~ Turtle Creek Boulevard and Thackeray Street; which was once designated as Barnes Park, had ne name plate. The City Clerk was instrmoted to endeavor to purchase some type of name ~!ate.for this park. The City Clerk discussed with the Commission the fact that the Federal Gevermment had approved priorities for the construction eg Central Expressway from Mockingbird Lane to L-~vers Lanes and that the State Highway Department had awarded the cc~tract for t.his improvement to the Austin Road C~mpany; and that the State Highway Department was anxious that the south traffic artery of Yale B~ulevar~ be paved immediately with a permanent type paving, because it was their plan to construct an over-pass at Yale Boulevard as the ~.~ttial work for the constructing of the Expressway in question. Whereupon, Commissioner George moved that the following ordinance be adopteds motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried l~a~ ~ mOUS ~y: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF 00MMISSIiI~P~ OF TH~ OITI (F I~IFERSITI PAIfl(, TEIAS~ (I~DI~ING THE IliP~~T OF IALE BOIILE~ARD~ SOI~it ONE HALF, FROM TI~ EAST LI~E OF PRESENT PAVINa AT AIRLINE ROAD, EAST ~ROSSING DUBLIN STREET AND BOEDEKER STR~T TO Ttfl~ I~EST LINE (F PAVING, NOW UNDER CONTP~0T~ AT GENTRAL EXPRESSWAY (FORMERELY COIT ROAD), BEING APPROXIMATELY 93 FEET FROM THE WEST RIGHT GF WAY OF CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY, .TO BE KNO~N AS DISTRICT NO. 300, IN THE CITY OF ~ERSITY PARK, TEXAS~ AND ORDERING SPEOIFI~ATION~ PREPARED~ AND ~EOLARING Commissioner Stufflebeme requested that traffic lanes be marked Immediately on Pres~n R~ad fr~m Lovers Lane south$ further that the City Clerk be requested to contact Mr. Cawthon with the State Highwa~ Department~ and see if it w~uld be possible to obtain the cooperation of the State High~ay Department in constructing a ~enter traffic line on Preston Roa~ ~ our south City Limits in keeping with the markers on Preston R~ad fr~m Lovers Lane north. The 0ity Clerk 'expiated to the ~mmission "that the Engineers had reported that 1320' of the 8" water line n~w owned by the City of D.11as in ~ West right of way of Oent~al Expressway could be used to an advantage by this City 'and that Dallas had offered to sell same for $2.73 per lineal foot. Also that 900' more ~f this water ]~.e is so located that it could be used by this City, if it is low.red in its present position~ and that Dallas had offered to ~11 it at $1.73 per lineal foot. The City Clerk was authorized to neget~te with the City of Dallas for the total 22J~' for the p~ices mentioned, provided it was determined that the that must be lo.red can be accomplished for $1.00 per 1f-.al fo~t. There being no further Business at this time~' the meett~ recessed. PASSED, AND APPROVED THIS THE· 2~D DAY OF JULY, A~~ I24' MINU~ES ~ THE REGULAR N~TING OF THE BOARD OF COMM~SSI~ OF THE CITY OF UNIVEP~ITY PARK, P~.~ IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM~ 3800 ~U---IVERSITY BO~EVARD~ M0~DAY~ JULY 2, 1951~ AT 7:30 P. M. The ~ of C~missi~ners of the City of ~niversity Park met in regular session Mo~ay, July 2, 1951, at 7=30 P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. 0~ffee, C~.m~ssiener W. E. George and O~mmissi~ner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Fowler Roberts, City Health Officer Dr. E. P. Leeper, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer Jack B. Ktrven and City Clerk Ralph e. The City Clerk presented a letter signed by James B. Burleson, representing the accounting firm of James B. ~rleson & O~mpany, sett~-~ out that his firm appreciate the privilege of make an annual audit of the affairs of this City fer the period of Oetsber 1, 1950, through September 30, 1951. After some discussion on the subject, 0ommissioner George m~ved that the City Clerk be authorized t~ contact Mr. Burleson and to negotiate an agreement with the James B. Burleson & ~mpany, a~d discuss the scope of the proposed audit as well as the expecto~ reauneration, keep~ in mind that the 0ity ~uld prefer n~t to expend m~re than $1,000.00 for this audit. This m~tion was seconded by C~mm~ssioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and ~rried unanimously. The Mayor and City Clerk discussed with the Co~mission the expiration of the fire insurance pelicy as of July 8, 1951, covering ~ ] real and property o~ed by this 0ity. A schedule was exhibited showing the amount ~f coverage heretofore exist~-~ and the proposed amounts to be established in the new coverage. After ex~-~-8 the pr~pesals, Oemm~ssioner Stufflebeme moved that the City Clerk be authorize~ to notify the insur, anee committee of the values established and request that a new p~licy er policies be written. This m~ti~n was seconded by Oemmissiener George and carried I25 Ma~or Ceffee, ~resented a letter fr~ Mr. Paul Brown, Fire Insurance Commissioner of Texas, setting out that a Firemen's Tr~_-~_~g School ~uld be conducted at A. & M. Colleg% Bryan, Texas, from July 15, through July 20, and that this City was invited to send fire personnel to attend this s~hool. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that a committee to consist of Chief Keene, Fire Marshall ~yatt City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman~ select t~ firemen, and that those selected be sent to the school at the City's expense. This motion ~as seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The City Engineer then presented~ a statement from W. G. Cullum & Company in the amount of $50.27, representing the City's 35.91% pro rata cost for the installation of water lines at the rear of Lot 9~ Block 70, University Heights Addition. Attached to this statement was copy of a letter dated June 28, 1951, to W.G. Cullum & Compan~ requesting that said compax~ make installation of certain fire hydrants, ~,_d also that they construct in the near future approximately 900' of 10" water main in ~the alley n~rth of Villanova Drive, extending fr~n H~ 1 ~rest Avenue west to the Water Tower. The need of this additional water main together with the urgency of the installation of fire hydrants was discussed at considerable length, and it appeared to be the unanimous decision that the Engineer should request W. G. Cullum & Company to confer with him, and probably that an audit should be made of the franchise prior to this City ,~_~-~g additional payments to the company. There being'n~ ~rther business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 16TH DAY ~F JIFY, A. D. i26 MINBTE~ OF THE ~E~ MEETING OF TEE BOARD (F ~SSI(~EKS THE CITY OF UNIFE~SITY PARK, ~.n IN T~E CITY NALL AUDI- TORI~, 3~ ~N~ITY BO~.EFAP~ MONDAY, J1]LY 16, 1951~ AT ?:30 ?. M~ The Beard of Cemmissiomers of the City of University Park met im regular sessi,m ~, J~ 16, 1951~ at 7:~ P. M. T~ feHe~ ~s ~ ~esemt: ~y~ ~ C. ~ffee ~d O~ssiomer ~lie St~e~. ~ present At~ey Fowl~ Re~, City E~eer Ja~ B~ K~n, Assis~t Oity ~er S~ H. S~a~, ~d ~ty Clerk ~ E. ~n. ~e o~ ~her ~ople ~esent ~re ~les S~e~s .f the P~k Cities Ne~, a~ W. H. ~~. Neith~ ~ a~ ~ess ~ dis~ss ~th t~ 0~! ssi~n. T~ f.~o~ ~seluti~ ~s ~esen~ A ~~I~ ~ T~ B~ ~ ~SSI~ AP~~G ~. ROBOT L. S~L~ ~ A ~ ~ ~ Z~G ~SSI~ ~ T~ ~I~ P~ ~ TO ~~ ~ ~~ ~~ T. G. ~. ~ssten~ St~fle~ ~ ~e re~lutt~ ~ a~~$ moti~ T~ f~~ ~soluti~n ~s ~esen~: ~0~ ~ D~IG~T~ ~ DIS~I~ NO~ ~. G~s~r St~e~ ~ed the reselutton ~ aDDr~; ~ti~n T~ fe~~ reselutt~ ~s ~~I~ ~~G PA~T ~ ~0~ D~ W. S. ~IG~T~ ~ D~T~ NO. ~9~ ~ A~IZ~G ~ ~TA~ ~I~T~ ~ S~ ~~. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Mayor-Coffee and carried unanimously. The City Commission then discussed zoning irregularities, and instructed City Attorney Fowler Roberts to file charges against Mr. Irving Arkin of the Irving Delicatessen and Restaurant~ 4437 Lovers~ Lane, requiring that the accessory building constructed of sheet metal at the rear of his ~care, which was constructed without a permit, be removed. The City Engineer Jack B. Kirven was instructed to investigate the rumor of the alleged violation of the zoni~ng law by Mr. Earl Lipscomb located at the corner of Marquette and Thackeray Street. The complaint of~Mr, J. Rountree.relative to the depth of the water at the swimming pool was discussed. The City Clerk was requested to make a careful investi- gation relative to the merits of the complaint, and acknowledge receipt of Mr. Rountree ' s communication. The paving of Yale Boulevard, from Airline Road to Central Expressway, was again discussed, and the City Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids to be received August 6~ 1951, by the City ~ommisston~ if it was apparent that plans and specifications could be prepared by the Engineering Department early enough for advertisement to be placed in the official publication. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AM APPROVED THIS THE 6TH DAY OF AUGUST, A. D. 1951. 12S MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ ~.D IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOUIAWARD, MONDAY, AUGUST 6~ 1951~ ATp7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, August 6, 1951~ at 7:30-P. M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Health Officer Dr. E. P. Looper, Police and'Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order and recognized the following guests: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Moore~ 3220 Marquette; Mr. and Mrs~ E. T. Fleming, 3224 Marquette; and Mr. Guy Cornett of 3108 Caruth. After the introduction of guests, bids were opened in connection with the paving of the south traffic artery of Yale Boulevard from Airline Road to Central Expressway. The following is the list of bids submitted: Raymond A. Klein Austin Paving Company Uvalde Construction Co. W. S. Crawford Company $17,763%0 11,990.40 11,849.36 10~294.00 Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the bids be referred to the City Engineer for tab lation, and if no discrepancies were found that the contract for the improvement of Yale Boulevard be awarded to W. S. Crawford Company, the low bidder~ and that the following ordinance be adopted; this motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously: ORDINANCE LETTING CONTRACT FOR IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF YALE BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF SUCH CONTRACT; MAKING APPROPRIA- TION TO PAY THE INDEBTEDNESS INCURRED BY SUCH CONTRACT; DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE ESTIMATES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The followin~ resolution was presented~ RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF THE COST OE IMPROVEMENTS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVEMENTS OF A PORTION OF YALE BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY~ PARK, TEXAS, FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING TO THE O~RS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY~ AND OTHERS INTERESTED, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLEHK TO GIVE NOTICe. Co~missioner Stufflebeme moved the resolution be approved; motion was Seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented a petition requesting that a street light be installed at the corner of Caruth Boulevard and Baltimore Drive. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the following resolution be approved; this motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMmiSSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AUTHORIZING THE PLACING, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF A STREET LIGHT AT THE CORNER OF CARUTH BOULEVARD AND BALTIMORE DRIVE. The City'Clerk presented a letter from the merchants on Miracle Mile requesting that a traffic signal light be installed at Armstron~ Boulevard and Lovers Lane, and that two hour parking zones be created on each side of Lovers Lane from Douglas Avenue to the Cotton Belt Railroad. Mayor Coffee suggested that the communication be referred to Chief Keene for his study and recommendation. A letter from Mr. Bill Shiels addressed to Mayor Coffee was presented~ requesting that he be granted an easement across the property owned by the City of University Park, bounded on the east by the Dallas Country Club and immediately south of McFarlin Boulevard a distance of 103'. Also presented with letter was a photostatic copy of the Deed conveying this land to the City of University Park from the Highland Park Presbyterian Church, and the following paragraph cited: "This deed is made on the condition that the tract of land herein conveyed shall be used bF the City of University Park, and its successors~ for park and street purposes only" 130 A verbal request had been made to some of the Officials of University Park, that the City dedicate as a street the east 30 feet of the land in question~ so that it might be used for egress and ingress to serve the lot Mr. Shiels is contemplating or has purchased from Mr. Elbert Williams. After discussing the matter at some length~ it appeared to be the consensus of opinion that no action should be taken at this time, and that prier to taking any definite action the adjacent property owners~ being Mr. Rtulaney Lingo~ Mr. Fred Alford and Mr. W. H~ K~p~dred, should be consulted. The City Clerk then presented to the Commission - Office Correspondence recommending the installation of certain stop signs~ whereupon the following ordinances were unanimously adopted: ORDINANCE CF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICL~ MOVING NORTH ~AND SOUTH ON BOEDEKER STREET TO A FUI~L STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSECTION OF MILTON STREET AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. ORDINANCE CF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING EAST AND WEST ON RCSEDALE AVENUE TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PR0~ING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTER- SECTION OF BOEDEKER STREET, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. Office memorandums were also presented relative to the desirability of creabing fir~ lanes on parts of MeFarlin Boulevard and Airline Road~ whereupon the following ordinance was presented and unanimously adopted: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNTg'ERSITY~ PARK, TEXAS, CREATING A FIRE LANE ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE 3100 BLOCK OF MCFARLIN BOULEVARD~ FROM THE S.M.U. CAMPUS TO AIRLINE ROAD~ AND CREATING A FIRE LANE ON THE WEST SIDE OF AIRLINE RDAD FROM MOFARLIN BOULEVARD SOUTH TO MOCKINGBIRD LANE, PROHIBITING THE PARKING OF ANY VEHICLE ALONG SAID FIRE LANES AT ~2~Y TIME AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. 1 31/ The City Clerk presented a letter from Mrs. James E. Vaughan of 3201 Milton Avenue, requesting a street light be installed on the west side of Airline Road at the intersection of Milton Avenue. It was decided that the request should be investigated by the City Engineer and his report returned to the Commission at their next meeting. The City Clerk presented a request from H. C. Maiden that he be reimbursed in the sum of $14.03 covering medical expense incurred~ in connection with injury sustained by his. wife, caused by falling in a meter box. This request was referred to the City Attorney for his-investigation and disposition. The~ City Clerk then presented to the Commission written request from the Dallas Railway and Terminal Company for approval of certain bus routes to be effective September 10, 1951, which would make it possible to remove from Hi!lcrest Avenue street car tracks, and the proposed routes will enable the street car company to discontinue street car service on the-Highland Park line at Cole Avenue and Knox Street. Mr. ,and Mrs. Kenneth Moore, Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Fleming and Mr. Guy Cornett appeared and presented a petition bearing 28 names of people residing in the 3200 and 33/block of Marquette Street, protesting the operating of a street railway bus on Marquette Street in thorne blocks. After considerable discussion, motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously, that aoproval be given the Dallas Railway and Terminal Company, with the exception that the company be requested to change the route so that buses will not operate over the 3200 and 3300 blocks Marquette. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 20TH DAY OF AUGUST, A. D~1951.m ATTEST :~ ~ ~ ~ITY CL~R K 132 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY H~_T.T. AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, AUGL~T 20~ 1951~ AT 7:30~P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, August 20~ 1951. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner W. E. George and 0ommissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Fowler Roberts~ Police and Fire Chief Fort. st E. Keene, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven and City Clerk Ralph E. Hsmmsn. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 P. M. There were approximately 100 people in the auditorium. The Mayor stated that he presumed the majority of the people present w~re there for the purpose or.discussing with the Commission and the Officials of the Dallas Railway & Terminal Company the new bus routes to go into effect as of September 9~ 1951. It appeared that the majority of the people were interested in the. discontinuing of the Preston Hollow West bus om Douglas Avenue. A Mr. ~Bourke of 4312 Stanford Street, appeared as spokesman for the people objecting to the removal of the bus on Douglas Avenue from Lovers Lane North. The following is the name and address of others who voiced their objection to the removal of the bus from Douglas Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Avenue: Dr. Milton Levy Gene Lary Ste~e Barrett A. E. Matthews L. N. Corretto ' M. J. Dowling Mrs. Parker, representing the Henry B. Smith ~E. Pe Daniel 4309 Purdue 4317 Stanford 4301 Purdue 4~13 Colgate (Dallas) 4232 Caruth 4415 Southwestern P. To Ae 44 9 Stanford 4405 Southwestern Mr.~Bourk filed with the Commission a petition reputed to be signed by more than ~00 people protesting the removal of the bus line from Douglas Avenue. Mr. George Plummer~ Vice President of the Dallas Railway and Terminal Company, and a Mr. Driggs, Assistant Supervisor of Routes, appeared for and on behalf of the company, and stated that the main purpose in requesting the change in the routes was predicated on the thought of rendering a more efficient and beneficial service to those who make use af the bus facilities. After everyone had an opportunity to express themselves, the Mayor requested the officials of the Railway Company to give consideration to not eliminating buses on Douglas Avenue from Lovers Lane to Northwest Highway. Mr. Plummet stated that he would recommend ~to Mr. ~J. R. Burns, President of the Company, the continuation of buses on Douglas Avenue from Lovers Lane North. A Mr. M. C. Turner, Jr of 2825 Dyer Street, then aopeared and presented a petition requesting the bus scheduled to go east on Daniels Avenue to Boedeker Street, hence north on Boedeker Street to Southwestern Boulevard, be rerouted at Daniels Avenue and Dublin Street, and required to go SOUth on Dublin Street to McFarlin Boulevard, east on McFarlin Boulevard to Boedeker Street, north on BOedeker Street to Southwestern Boulevard. A lady, whose name was not secured, stated she lived in the 2900 block of Daniels Avenue, urged the Commission to give consideration to the proposal made by Mr. Turner. The following people appeared protesting any change in the original proposed route: D. D. Ross~ 2944 University Boulevard; T. G. Harkey, 2815 University; A. R. Hagler, 2900 McFarlin; Mrs. I. L. Nailer, 2852 Fondren Drive; Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Gozzaldi, 2945 University Boulevard; Miss Herren, 3001 University Boulevard, and John Edwards, 2900 Fondren. Some of those speaking against making the change, stated that they had si~ned a petition requesting the change through a misunderstanding, and requested that their names be removed from the petition. 134 Mr. Plummet explained that te grant the proposed change would work a hardship on the Railway Compamy and many people using this particular bus, because this bus will be expected to carry a large part of the passengers now riding the Highland Park Street Car, and that any change from the original proposal would slow down the service considerably. It appeared to be the unanimous opinion of the City Commission that the original proposal, that is, the bus continuing east on Daniels Avenue from Dublin to Boedeker, was the most desirable route. Mr. Harry E~nstrom, owner of a business establishment at 4356 Lovers Lane, appeared before the City Commission, and presented a petition bearing 55 signatures of owners of business establishments on Lovers Lane between Douglas Avenue and Lomo Alto Drive. The petition requested that the City pass an ordinance limiting parking on Lovers Lane on each side in this area to two hours. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Stern of 4220 Normandy also urged that this actionbe taken. After some discussion, Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the following ordinance be adopted, motion was seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION II, PARAGRAPH (a) OF AN ORDINANCE PASSED AND APPROVED THE 2ND DAY GF FEBRUARY, 1948, ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR PARKING TIME LIMITS IN DESIGNATED PLACES IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK; STATING THE HOURS OF THE DAY WHEN SUCH TIME LIMIT IS EFFECTIVE; PROVIDING THAT THE SAME SHALL NOT APPLY ON CERTAIN SPECIFIED DAYS; STATING THE TIME LIMIT; PROVIDING FOR THE MARKING OF. PARKING SPACES; DESIGNATING CERTAIN STREETS WHERE THIS ORDINANCE SHA~ BE EFFECTIVE; PROVIDING FOR THE ENFORCEMENT THEREOF; DEFINING OFFENSES AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES; PROVIDING THAT INVALIDITY OF PART SH~.T. NOT AFFECT THE VALIDITY OF THE REMAINDER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY," AND RECORDED IN VOLUME 5, PAGE 529-530 OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK. 1.35: The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING THE G~P~L ROLLS OF THE CITY CLER/~ AS E~--OFFICIO TAX AS~SOR AND TAX COLLECTOR OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1951 Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried ,,n~uimously. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved, which motion was seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the following resolution be approved: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING THE GENERAL ROLLS OF THE CITY CLERK AS EX-OFFICIO TAX ASSESSOR AND TAX COLLECTOR OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1951. The City Engineer made a report to the Commission relative to the 'request for a street light on the west side of Airline Road at Milton Street. He recommended that the street light be installed. Commissioner George moved, which motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AUTHORIZING THE PLACING, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION ~OF r A STREET LIGHT AT THE CORNER OF AIRLINE ROAD AND MILTON AVENUE. The City Clerk discussed with the City CommissiOn the desirability of using covered garbage trucks~ pointing out that if same were purchased, that it would be necessary to also purchase five (5) new two ton trucks upon which to mount the closed type bodies. Commissioner George moved that the City Clerk be instructed to advertise for both the trucks and the bodies, sealed bids to be received on or before October l, 1951, and to be opened at 7:30 P. M. on that date. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried ~u~mously. I3'6 The City Clerk presented a petition requesting that step signs be placed on Boedeker Street at ~4estminister Avenue stopping traffic travelling north and south. This petition was referred to Chief Keene for his study and recommendation. The City Clerk discussed with the City Commission the desirability of a new street lighting system for Hillcrest Avenue from Daniels Street south to Potomac Avenue, when the street car lines have been removed and Hillcrest Avenue has been widened. It was pointed out that the present system was in reality inadequate, and further that it would cost several thousands of dollars to relocate it if continued in use, and when the street is widened, it will be necessary to move the present ornamental standards. No action was taken relative to the street lighting problem. The City Commission was presented an offer by Guion Gregg, Jr. to sell the residence at 2701 Daniels Avenue, to one Orville Johnson, for a consideration of $16,000.O0, $125.00 cash, $1~000.00 to be paid January 15~ 1952, the execution of a first lien in the sum of $8~O00.O0, and the execution of a second lien for the remaining balance. It appeared to be the unanimous decision of the Commission that the down payment was not of sufficient amount, therefore, the City Clerk was instructed to inform Mr. Gregg accordingly, and request him te try and obtain a larger cash payment. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Stern of &220 Normandy appeared and complained about the condition of the rear yard of their neighbor, stating that the neighbor had dogs that were unsanitary. These people were assured that careful investigation would be made in connection with their complaint. Mr. Elbert Williams appeared and again urged the City C~mmission t~ dedicate a strip of ground thirty or forty feet in width as a public thoroughfare, said strip of ground paralleling the Dallas Country Club on the east, and adjacent to Turtle Creek Branch on the west, and extending a distance of 103 feet south of Mc~arlin Boulevard. The City Clerk was instructed to contact N~. Fred Alford and 137 Mr. Dulaney Lingo, owners of property in this vicinity and ascertain their feeling in connection with Mr. William's request, the matter to be given further consideration at the next Commission meeting, which will be September 4, 1951. There being no further business at this time~ the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 4TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, A. D. 1951~ ATTEST: 138 MINUTES GF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, B~Ln IN THE CITY P~T.L, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1951. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Tuesday, September 4, 1951. Present were Mayor pro tern W. E. George and Commissioner I~ylie Stufflebeme. Also ~present were Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Mayor pro tern George called the meeting to order at 7:00 P. M., in the Mayor's office, and Mr. Guion Gregg, Jr. appeared and presented Contract of Sale to Thomas E. Jones, Jr. for property located at 2700 Daniels Avenue, known as the Teer House, for a consideration of $11~500.00, cash $1,500.00, mnpaid balance to be evidenced by Vendor' s Lien Notes. After some discussion, Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the proposed contract be accepted, and that the City Clerk be instructed to execute for the City the Sales Agreement, and that the following Resolution be adopted; this motion was seconded by Mayor pro tern George, put to vote and carried unanimously: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A DE~D TO A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND, BEING LOT 6, BLOCK A, LANDRUM~S SUBDIVISION, ALSO KNOWN AS 2700 DANIELS AVENUE, OWNED BY THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AND LOCATED WITHIN THIS CITY'S BOUNDARIES. Mr. Gregg then presented Contract of Sale executed by one Virgil J. Griffin to purchase 2701 Daniels Avenue, known as the Hooper House, for a considera- tion of $15,000.00, cash payment to be $2,500.00. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the proposed offer be accepted, that the City Clerk be instructed to execute the Sales Agreement, and that the following Resolution be adopted; motion was seconded by Mayor pro tern George, and carried unanimously: RESOLUTION Ab~fHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A DEED TO A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND BEING THE WEST PORTION OF LOT 4, BLOCK B, LANDRUM~S SUBDIVISION, OWNED BY THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AND LOCATED WITHIN THIS CITY'S BOUNDARIES. Mr. Gregg then presented Contract of Sale executed by H. J. Reuwer to purchase 2801 University Boulevard~ known as the Kinsey House, for a consideration of $11,500.00, $2~000.00 cash payment. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the porposed offer be accepted; that the City Clerk be instructed to execute the Sales Agreement~ and that the following resolution be adopted; motion was seconded by Mayor pro tern George, and carried unanimously: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A DEED TO A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND, BEING THE WEST PORTION OF LOT 12~ BLOCK A, DAN R0 ADDITION, 0~ED BY THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY~ PARK, AND LOCATED WITHIN THIS CITY ~ S HOL~DARIES. The Commission then proceeded to go to the auditorium. Mayor pro tem George recognized a number of visitors present, and stated that he ~uld be glad to consider any new business that anyone had to present before the Commission. Whereupon a Mr. Stanley Neely of 4320 McFarlin Boulevard, Mr. Carl Mays of 4206 McFarlin Boulevard, and Mrs. Martin A. Row of 4234 McFarlin Boulevard, all appeared before the Commission and registered their protest relative to the street railway company operating a shuttle bus over McFarlin Boulevard~ through the 4100, 4200 and 4300 blocks. These people lodged with the Commission a petition of protest bearing 27 sig~mtures~ and purported to be signed by all of the property owners in these blocks except two that were out of the City. It was explained to the protestants that two previous hearings had been held with representatives of the bus company, in connection ~,ith the new routes to be inaugurated September 9~ 1951~ that all the routes had been tentatively approved by the City of Dallas~ The To~n of Highland Park and the citizens of University Park, who had heretofore appeared before the City Commission in this respect. Mr. Neely stated that he had been out of the Ctty~ and that neither he nor any of his neighbors realized the anticipated operation of th~ shuttle bus over McFarlin Boulevard from Preston Road west until a day or two ago. After Considerable discussion~ the City Clerk was requested to contact Mr. Tom Owens of the Dallas Railway & Terminal Co~pany~ and discuss with him the company' s view point of stopping the shuttle b~s at Preston Ro~d and its return from that point; or the possible rerouting of the bus from Preston Road west to Armstrong Parkay, if the railway company felt the necessity of its Operation in that area. Those present were advised that none of the routes established were necessarily permanent, and if the railway company did not see fit to change the routing of the proposed shuttle bus at this time, and if it became obnoxious consideration could be given later to its rerouting. Mr. Elbert Williams then appeared before the Commission to discuss with them again his request that the City dedicate for street purposes a strip of grotEEi 30 or 40 feet wide paralleling the west side of the Dallas Country Club for a distance of lOS feet south of Me~arlin Boulevard. Mr. Dulaney Lingo and Mr. Fred Alford~ also appeared and voiced their protest to the City dedicating ~uch a strip of ground for street purpose~ ~m~ess the property to be served was disannexed from the Town of Highland Park and aunexed to the City of University Park. They stated they were very much opposed to the dedication being made as long as the land to be served was not within the corporate limits of this City. These gentlemen were assured that the City would not make the~ dedication ~_~_~nless the property in question previously became a part of the corporate l~m~ts of this City. Mr. 'Williams was advised to proceed to see if the land would be disannexed from the Town of Highland Park, and if the City Attorney of this City felt that same could be annexed to this City. 141 A public hearing was then held in connection with the paving of Yale Boulevard, known as District No. 300. No one appeared to protest the levying of the proposed assessments, Mhereupon Commissioner Stufflebeme moved, which motion was seconded by Mayor pro tern George, and carried unanimously, that the fol!o~ing ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE GF THE BOARD OF CORDKISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, C~OSING HEARING LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF YAT.'~, BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ TEXAS, FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROP~TIES ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST THE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved, which motion was seconded by Mayor pro tem George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following ord~ce be adopted: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, CREATING A FIRE LANE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF DYER STREET FROM THE INTERSECTION OF DYER STREET AND AIRLINE ROAD TO APPROXIMATELY 300 FEET EAST, PROHIBITING THE PARKING OF ANY VEHICLE ALONG SAID FIRE LANE AT ANY TIME AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved, which motion was seconded by Mayor pro tem George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF C05DK[SSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO E~ING ALL MOTOR VEHICT,WM MOVING NORTH AND SOUTH ON BOEDEKER STREET TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSECTION OF ~ESTMINISTER AVENUE AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. The creation of a fire lane on part of East University Boulevard and on the north side of Daniels Avenue from Airline Road to Dublin were discussed; also 142 a petition requesting two hour parking from 9:00 A. M. to 4:00 P. M., on the east side of Westchester Drive from Emerson Avenue north to Lovers Lane was discussed$ and a petition requesting two hour parking on Snider Plaza was presented byMr. Weilby of the Plaza Printery and Mr. McKinney~ Manager of Skillern Drug Store was discussed. It was decided that no action be taken on any of the above matters and that they should sl~ be referred to Chief Keene for his further study and consideration. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved, which motion was seconded by Mayor pro tern George, and carried unanimously~ that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF AN ALLEY THROUGH LOTS 15 TO 32, BOTH INCLUSIVE, BLOCK B, BERKLEY ADDITION~ APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM WAGE SC~T.E CONTAINED IN SUCH SPECIFICATIONS, LETTING CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVE- MENTS, MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST, DIRECTING THE CITY ENGI~R TO PREPARE ESTIMATES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVE- MENTS ON AN ALT.~Y KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 301 IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ TEXAS, FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING TO THE OW~{ERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND TO ALL OTHERS INTERESTED, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CI~ TO GIVE NOTICE. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the above resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Mayor pro tern George, an~ carried unanimously. There being no further business at this time, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVe) THIS THE 17TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, A. D. 1951. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONE~ OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY B0~LULE~ARD, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17~ 1951, AT 7:30 P. Mo The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, September 17, 1951~ at 7:30 P. M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Fowler Roberts, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order and recognized as guests, Mr. G. M. Zi~kle, ~Mr. Walter Moore, Mr. Bill Rhodes and Mr. Scott, all being home owners in the 2800 Block of University Boulevard. These gentlemen were deeply concerned relative to the recent blocking by th~ Texas B~tulithic Company of the open drainage ditch on the west side of Coit Road, which in the past has acted as a storm sewer for the area in that vicinity. The discussion brought out that the storm sewer under Central Expressway had been recently completed by the company mentioned, as far north as University Boule- vard, but no arrangements had been made for the water accumulating at University Boulevard and Coit Road to get into the storm sewer. After a thorough discussion of the matter, these gentlemen were promised that the City would immediately take steps to construct a temporary drainage pipe from University Boulevard and coit Road~to connect with the permanent storm sewer. Mr. Will Caruth, Jr. appeared before the Commission, and discussed the construction of a 14" water line requested by the City Engineer from Potomac Avenue south, to serve his business area now being developed east of Airline Road. Mr. Caruth stated that he was more than glad to pay the full cost of a 6" line for the distance in question, but felt that the City should pay for the difference between the 6" lin% being the size line needed for his area, and the size line the City Engineer desired constructed for the potential benefit of the City. 144' Whereupon motion was duly made, seconded, put to vote and carried unanimously the City to expend a maximum of ~V750.00, being the estimated cost for the difference in the size of the pipe in question. Mr. Elbert Williams again appeared before the Commission, and urged that he be given an easement or that the City dedicate for street purposes a strip of ground 30' wide, 100' in depth immediately south of McFarlin Boulevard. City Attorney Fowler Roberts was requested to check into the matter very carefully from a legal angle, and to determine if the City had the right to annex property owned by Mr. Williams south of the 103t owned by the City; also to determine if there were any legal complications relative to the City granting the request of Mr. Milliams. Mr. Williams was assured that a definite decision would be made of the matter at the Commission's next regular meeting, October 1, 1951. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved~ which motion was seconded by Commissioner George, and carried unanimously~ that the following resolution be approved: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVEHSITY PARK ORDERING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE FOR APPLICATION OF DEPOSITORY. Commissioner George moved, which motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, and carried unanimously~ that the following resolution be approved: P~SOLUTION ORDERING A HEARING ON THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF L~NIVERSITY PARK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER ~, 1951, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1952. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved, which motion was seconded by Commissioner George, and carried unanimously, that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSI0~RS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, CREATING A FIRE LANE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF DANT~,$ AVENUE F~0M AIRLINE ROAD EAST TO DUBLIN STREET, AND ON THE NORTH SIDE OF UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD FROM AIRLrNE EXTENSION E~T TO DURHAM STREET, PROHIBITING THE PAREING OF ANY VEHICLE ALONG SAID FIRE LANES AT ANY TIME AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. There being ne further business at this time, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 1ST DAY OF OCTOBER, A. D. 1951. i ATTEST .. 146 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 TJNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1951, AT 7:30 P. M. NAME OF BIDDER Downtown Motors (Dodge) International Harvester Ed Maher, Inc. (Ford) Horn Williams (Ford) Earl Hayes Chevrolet Co. Johnson Bros. Chevrolet Co. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in re~_lar session Monday, October 1, 1951, at 7:30 P. M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Fowler Roberts, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, City Health Officer Dr. E. P. Leeper, Assistant City Engineer Sam H. Sprad!in, md City Clerk Ralph E. Hannah. The Mayor called the meeting ~ order promptly at 7:30 P. M., and stated that in view of the fact that bids were to be opened in connection with the purchase of trucks, garbage bodies, public hearings to be held in connection with the paving of an alley, and other things, that he presumed it would be proper to immediately get into the order of business without the formality of introducing the guests. The City Clerk was requested to open sealed bids in connection with the advertisement that the City would give consideration to the purchase of 5 two ton trucks. The following is the list of those submitting bids and prices: AMOUNT BID 102" Wheelbase $ 9,172.50 9,270.00 10,292.45 10,500.00 9,704.20 9,549.00 Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the bids be referred to the Mayor, City Engineer and City Clerk for tabulation and study, with authority to accept what, in their opinion, was the best offer submitted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner George, and carried unanimously. A~40UNT BID !20" Wheelbase $ 9,297.50 9,671.00 11,042.45 11,250.00 10,254.20 10,299.00 1'4 7 garbage bodies. 1~ OF B,~DDE, R Sealed bids were then opened in connection with the purchase of 5 covered The names of the bidders and prices submitted by each are as follows: Pak-Mor Manufacturing COo Fleet Equipment Co. Ashton-Richard Co. 12 Cu. Yd. 15 Cu. Yd. ~a~qity ~ $ 15,175.00 $ 16,000.00 16~250.00 - 0 - 22~512.50 23~075.00 Commissioner George moved that the bids be referred to the same committee~ being the Mayor, City Engineer and City Clerk, for the purpose of tabulation~ and that they be authorized to accept what in their opinion was the best bid. This motion was seconded by Commissioner ~tufflebeme, and carried unanimously. Sealed bids were then opened in connection with the Legal Advertisement for the selection of the depository for the period ending July 31~ 1952. The only bid submitted was that of the Hillerest State Bank, being the only bank withiu our corporate l~m4ts. Commissioner George moved~ which motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme that the following resolution be approved: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS· OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS,. DESIGNATING THE HILLCREST STATE BANK AS DEPOSITORY FOR THE YEAR ENDING JULY 31~ 1952. A public hearing was then .held in connection with the paving of the alley at the rear of Lots 15 to 32~ both inclusive, Block B, Berkley Addition~ being the alley between Daniels Avenue and University Boulevard~ extending east and west, west of Durham Street, known as District No. 301. Mr. Mann~Grinnan appeared and stated that he owned 75 feet abutting the alley in question~ and that he interposed no objection to its being paved~ but felt that the City should also order paved the alley between Airline Road and Durham Street extending north and south. A map of the City was referred to~ and the Commission agreed with Mr. Grinnants viewpoint~ and assured him that proper steps would be taken to pave the alley extending north and south. Whereupon~ Commissioner George moved~ which motion was seconded by Commissioner !:48 Stufflebeme and carried una~mously~ that the hearing be closed and that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING ALLEY THROUGH LOTS 15 TO 32, BOTH INCLUSIVE, BLOCK B, BERKLEY ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF %rNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS~ FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PRORERTM~ ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST THE O~NERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE CGLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. A public hearing was then held pursuant to legal advertisement in connection with the adoption of the budget for the year 1951-52. The only person appearing in connection with the public hearing was Mr. Tom P. Finnegan~ who inquired relative to the basic pay the budget provided for laborers. Whereupon~ Mayor Coffee read his budget message, which clearly set Out that consideration had been given to all the employees for increased living cost wages. After the reading of the budget message, Mr. Finnegan stated that he had no further comments to make. Commissioner George moved that the public hearing on the budget be closed~ and that the following ordinance be adopted, motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously~ AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF U~9iVERSITY PARK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1~ 1951, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1952; AND AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES AS SET OUT IN SAID BUDGET. The following ordinance was presented:, AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIV-~ITY PARK, TEXAS, LEVYING THE AD VALOREM TAX OF SAID CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK FOR THE YEAR 1951 TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF CURRENT EXPENSES OF SAID CITY AND THE PAYMENT OF INTEREST AND THE CREATION OF A SINKING FUND FOR THE RETIRE- MENT OF OUTSTANDING BONDS AND WXRRAN~ OF THE SAID CITY~ AND FIXING THE TIME ~{EN SAID TAXES FOR THE YEAR 1951 SHALL BECOME ~UE, FIXING THE TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME DELINQUENT, PROVIDING FOR PENALTY AND INTEREST; AND PROVIDING FOR SPLIT PAY- MENTS, AND REPEALING ALL TAX ORDINANCE IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND DECLARING AN EMERGenCY. Commissioner GeOrge moved the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, and carried unanimously. 'The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING WITER WORKS FUNDS FROM NET REVENUE AND SETTING ASIDE FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO PAY IN FULL THE AMOUNTS NEEDED FOR THE SINKING FUND AND INTEREST FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1951, ON WtTER WORKS BONDS AND WtRRANTS. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Commissioner George, and carried unanimously. The City Clerk then presented an application of Mr. Elbert Williams requesting that a tract of ground owned by him immediately south of this City at Trutle Creek and McFarlin Boulevard, be annexed to this City. The area in question is now within the corporate l~ts of Highland Park, but it was explained that if this City saw fit t° annex the~ land, that the Town of Highland Park had agreed to correct its field notes annexing same to its corporate limits several months ago. The reason for Mr. William's desire to annex the property in question to this City was for the purpose of obtaining from this City a right of way easement or dedication to public use of land belonging to the City 103' in depth immediately south of McFarlin Boulevard. This being necessary so that egress and ingress might be had to the Williamst property. The Commission requested City Attorney Fowler Roberts to make' his report relative to this problem. Mr. Roberts stated that he felt that the City had the legal right to annex the property in question upon the petition submitted, if it saw fit to do so; that in his opinion, the City did not have legal right to grant an easement or to dedicate to public use of any part of the City owned propertys extending from McFarlin Boulevard south a distance of i03' to the north property line owned by Mr. Williams. ~fter the City Attorney had rendered his legal opinion relatlve~to the proposition under discussions it was the unanimous decision that no action should be taken on Mr. Williams' application for a~nexation. (Mr. Dulaney Lingo and Mr. Fred Alford~ accompanied by their attorney, H. Bascom Thomas, entered into the discussion with the CeEm~ission relative to the Willtams l problem. These gentlemen interposed no objection to the City of University Park annexing Mr. Williams' property~ but they did protest the granting by this City to Mr. Williams an easement of land owned by this City.) The following ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF C0~WISSIONERS OF T~E CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING .ALL MOTOR VEHIC~J~ MOVING EAST AND WEST ON GREENBRIER DRIVE AND ON CARUTH BOULEVARD TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCE~DING TO ENTER OR CROSS TRE INTERSECTION OF AIRLINE ROAD, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. Commissioner Stufflebeme m~ved the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried una~ously. The City Clerk presented a letter from Mrs. T. R. Hedson~ requesting that a step sign be placed on Baltimore Drive on the north and south side ef Centenary Drive. The request was referred to the Chief of Police for his investigation and re commendation. The City Clerk presented a petition bearing 23 signatures requesting that the installation of a traffic signal light at the corner of Nerw~dy Avenue and ~resten Road. This likewise was referred to the Chief of Police for his study and re commendation. The Chief of Police then appeared and submitted t~ the Commission a petition bearing many signatures of merchants on Snider Plaza~ requesting that tw~ hour parking limit be established en Snider Plaza from Daniels Avenue north to Levers Lane. Mr. Weilby of the Snidmr Plaza group again appeared and urged the passage of such an ordinance. He promised the cooperation of the businessmen of Snider Plaza in cleaning up the alleys and land at the rear of the stores~ so that some parking spaces could be provided off the street for certain employees. After discussing the matter at considerable le~mth~ a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, and carried unanimously that the fol~lowing ordinance be adopted~ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION II, PARAGRAPH~(a) AND (b) OF AN ORDINANCE PASSED AND APPROVED THE 20TH DAY GF AUGUST, 1951~ AND RECORDED IN VOLUME 6~ PAGE 561 OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR PARKING TI~E LIMITS IN DESIGNATED PLACES IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK; STATING THE HOURS OF THE DAY WHEN SU~t TIME LIMIT IS EFFECTIVE; PROVIDING THAT THE SAME SH~.I, NOT APPLY ON CERTAIN SPECIFIED DAYS$ STATING THE TIME LIMIT; PROVIDING FOR THE MARKING OF PARKING SPACES; DESIGNATING CERTAIN STREETS WHERE THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE EFFECTIVE; PROVIDING FOR THE ~NFORCEMENT THEREOF$ DEFINING OFFENSES AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES; PROVIDING THAT INVALIDITY OF PARK SHALL NOT AFFECT THE VALIDITY OF THE REMAINDER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY." The City Clerk presented letters requesting that action be taken to obtain sidewalks in front of vacant lots in the 3600, 3700 and 3800 blocks of Colgate Avenue. The City Clerk was requested to contact the owners of these vacant lots and endeavor to obtain their friendly cooperation in obtaining sidewalks across these vacant lots~ ~_n order that children attending the HAyer School wi~ not be forced to walk in the street. The City Clerk presented a proposal from the Sound Engineering Company, 5543 Dyer Street, to maintain the City's two-way radio communication system. In this proposal, it was agreed that said company would furnish all materials and~maintain our two-my radio, communication system for a 12 month period at $100.00 per month, payable in advance. It was the feeling of the Commission thmt they would not care to enter into a contract where we pay in advance, since the credit for this City has been established as good. The City Clerk and the Chief of Police were requested to conTact the officials, of this compa~j~ and discuss with them fully theft proposal. Alley petitions were presented requesting that the alley between Rosedale and Milton Avenues, extending from Airline Road to Durham Street~ be paved. Also that the alley between Rankin and Westminister, west of Dickens Street, be pa-md. 152 in each instance, there was considerably more than the 75% of the property owners in favor of such improvement. And pursuant to request of Mr. Manning Grinnan~ it was the unanimous decision of the Commission that the alley at the rear of Lots 7 to 14~ and along the ~est side of Lot 32, Block B, Berkley Addition, should also be paved. Therefore, Commissioner George moved, which motion~ was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF ALLEYS THROUGH BLOCK 6~ WESTMtNISTER ADDITION; BLOCK B, CAMPUS HEIGHTS NO. 2 ADDITION, AND A PART OF BLOCK D, FRANCES DANIELS PARK NO. 1 ADRITION, AND AT THE REAR OF LOTS 7 to AND ALONG THE WEST SIDE CF LOT 32, BLOCK B, BERKLEY ADDITION, APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM WAGE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH SPECIFICATIONS, LETTING CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS, MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR TttE PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST, DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEE~R TO PREPARE ESTIMATES, AND DECLARING AN E~RGENCY. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVE- MENTS ON ALLEYS KNOW AS DISTRICTS NO. 302~ 303 AND 304, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING TO THE OWNEP~S OF ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND TO ALL OTHERS INTERESTED, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTI CE. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. Mr. Louis Hexter appeared, and discussed with the City the charging, of the name of Varsity Plaza. He suggested that the street name be changed, because of the confusion, that he would interpose no objection to tis being called Hexter Place, and further stated that he was desirous that the name be changed regardless of what name was usede Mr. Harry Ernstrom, owner of the Record Shop, 4356 Lovers Lane, appeared, and requested that the City Commission install a traffic signal light on Lovers Lane where same intersects. Armstrong Boulevard. No decision 'was made on this matter. 1 53 There being no f~rther business at this time~ the meeting recessed PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 15TH DAY OF OCTOBER, A. D. 1951. 15 4 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNl-~F~SITY BOUI~ARD, MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1951, AT 7:30 P. M. The B~ ard of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, October 15, 1951, at 7:30 P. M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Fowler Roberts, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting ~o order promptly at 7:30 P. M. The City Clerk presented a petition requesting that the alley between Lovers Lane and Amherst Street extending from Hillcrest Avenue east to Airline Road be paved. Commissioner George moved, which motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, that the follo,~ng ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECEgSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF AN ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK E, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS NO. 1 ADDITION, APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM WAGE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH SPECI- FICATIONS, LETTING CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS, MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE CITYtS PORTION OF THE COST, DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE ESTIMATES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved, which motion was seconded by Commissioner George, that the following resolution be approved: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FC~ IMPROVE- }~NTS ON ALLEY KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 305~ IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, 'TEXAS, FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING TO THE OSIERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND TO ALL OTHERS INTERESTED, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLF~K TO GIVE NOTICE. The City Clerk presented a letter from Mr. John M. Clark, accompanied by an affidavit that the grass was not cut for the year 1950 on Lot 11, Block 1 of University Park Estates Addition, and he requested a refund of the grass cutting charge heretofore paid by him. Commissioner George moved that such refund be made; motion ~as seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. Chief Keene presented written memorandum relative to the traffic hazard existing on Preston Road where Normandy Street intersects in front of the Y. M. C. A. Building. Chief Keene also discussed the traffic hazard now existing on Hillcrest and Normandy, where students of the Junior High School entrain the buses after school in the afternoon. After a thorough discussion of the matter, motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, that the .City Secretary be requested to contact proper officials of the Y. M. C. A., and suggest that an ornamental Lron fence be constructed paralleling their property line along Preston Road from Shenandoah Street south; and that the Chief of Police and the City Engineer give further sutdy to the other problems. The City Commission then discussed the desirability of the installation of new ornamental street lights on Hillcrest Avenue from Potomac to Daniels Avenue. The City Secretary was requested to communicate with the officials of the Dallas Power & Light Company, to ascertain if a rental-purchase agreement could be negotiated, wherein t~e Dallas Power & Light Company ~uld proceed and install the new system on a rental basis charging the expense to this City under its present lighting contract, with the additional proviso that this City would be given the privilege to purchase at a later date these new lamps and equipment outright, and only maintain it as the present ~ornamental lighting system is owned and maintained. Commissioner Stufflebeme presented to the Commission a written offer of Hubert M. Cook made to the City through Majors and Majors, offering the City $50~000 cash for a tract of ground consisting of 50~022 square feet of land formerely used as the warehouse and meter shop~ which land parallels Central Expressway on the west~ on the north by University Boulevard, on the east by the Texas and New Orleans Railroad and on the south by Fondren Drive. Attached to the written proposal was the personal check of Hubert M. Cook, drawn on the Mercantile National Bank in Dallas~ I'56 dated October 11, 1951, in the sum of $5,O00.00, payable to Majors and Majors, and ~offered as initial payment or earnest money. Commissioner George moved that the proposal be taken under advisement for a couple of weeks, and in the interim that the City employ the Dallas Real Estate Board, requesting said Board to give the City written appraisal of the property in question. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. Mr. Ed S. Wesson, Chairman of a recently appointed Zoning Committee, and members, A. F. Altenau, W. R. Dotson, Paul Emery and R. L. Sullivand, all appeared and presented to the Commission a draft of au amended Zoning Ordinance. The Chairman requested the Commission to refer the proposed amendment of the Zoning Ordinance to the Zoning Commission for its study and a public ~hearing. The matter was discussed briefly and the City Clerk was requested to furnish the members of the Zoning Commission with copies of the proposed ordinance, and that the Zoning Commission be requested to meet Tuesday, November 6, 1951, for the purpose of holding a public hearing in connection with the adoption of the proposed ordinance. Motion to the above was made by Commissioner George and seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. City Attorney Roberts was requested to prepare an ordinance making it a misdemeanor to climb or enter upon any ~ater tower within the limits of this City, and that punishment be set by fine not less than $25.00 or more than $200.00 for each offense. The City .Clerk presented a petition signed by all of the people living on the north side of the 3400 block of Went~od Drive, requesting that the alley between 'Wentwood and Villanova extending from Turtle Creek Boulevard to Hillcrest Avenue be paved. The City Clerk explained to the Commission that Mr. Yarbrough, who owns all the property on the north side of the alley facing Villanova Drive, had registered a verbal protest in connection with the improvement of this alley. Whereupon, the City Clerk was instructed to contact Mr. Yarbrough and request his meeting with the City Commission at its next regular meeting, November 5, 1951~ for the purpose of discussing this project. The City Clerk presented a letter from ~. G. Cullum & Company, in which it was proposed that all labor, materials and equipment would be furnished to construct an 8" water line across and under Central Expressway at the 8!ley south of Fondreh Drive for a total consideration of $3,460.00. Mr. G. P. Cullum agreed that he personally would stand one-half of the above cost, since he was a property owner that would ~be ~se~ved by the proposed line. Motion was duly made, seconded and carried unanimously that the City Clerk be instructed to contact Mr. Cullum and tell him the City had accepted his proposal. The City Clerk presented a letter addressed to the Mayor from the Texas Highway Department. Attached to this letter was a proposed ordinance providing for the construction and maintenance of a portion of State Highway Loop 12 in the City of University Park. This ordinance in effect concerns the construction of Northwest Parkway from Baltimore Drive west to Baptist Street. Commissioner George moved, which motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme that the following ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PORTION OF STATE HIGHWAY LOOP 12 IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK HERE- INABOVE REFERRED TO AS "THE STREET PROJECT", AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY SECRETARY TO AFFIX THE CORPORATE SEAL AND ATTEST THE SAME, A CERTAIN CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CIT~ AND THE STATE OF TEXAS PROVIDING FOR THE INSTALLATION, CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, EXISTENCE AND USE OF THE SAID STREET PROJECT; FOR THE INDEMNIFICATION OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, BY THE CITY AGAINST ALL DAMAGES TO ADJOINING, ABUTTING AND OTHER PROPERTY, AND FOR EXPENSES IN CONNECTION WITH ANY CLAIM OR SUIT THEREOF$ AND DECLARING AN ~2~RGENCY AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE EFFECTIVE FROM AND AFTER ITS PASSAGE. There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time~ the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 5TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, A. D. 1951e I58 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CO~$fISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HAL!, AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1951, AT ~7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, November 5, 1951~ at 7:30 P. M. The following members ~ere present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present ~re City Health Officer Dr. E. P. Leeper, City Attorney Fowler Roberts, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, ~City Engineer Jack B. Kirven and City Clerk Ralph E. Halnraan. The Mayor called the meeting to order and recognized Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Burkart of 3225 Amherst Street, and Mr. and Mrs. Luther S. Pully of Milton Street. These people explained they w~re attending the meeting because of their interest in the public hearings to be held in connection with the paving of the alley at the rear of their respective homss. The Pully Family were advised that Mr. John McCoy would be required to pay the City's pro rata part as well as his own respective assessment, in connection with the paving of the alley at the rear of the six lots he owns in Block 6, Westminister Addition. They had at first felt that Mr. McCoy should stand all the expense of the alley, but after careful discussion of the matter, it was their expressed opinion that the proposed assessment would be fair and equitable. Mr. and Mrs. Burkart were particularly interested in the alley between Amherst Street and Lovers Lane, extending from Hillcrest Avenue east to Dickens, they Mere the people who had circulated the petition requesting that the alley be paved. They discussed with the Commission the grade and certain opinions relative to the improvement of the sanitary sewer conditions and etc. Whereupon Commissioner George moved, which motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme that ~the following ordinance be adopted: 59" ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEV~KiNG ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING ALLEYS THROUGH BLOCK 6~ WESTMINISTER ADDITION: BLOCK B, CAMPUB HEIGHTS NO. 2 ADDITION, AND LOTS 4, 5, 6 AND 7, BLOCK D, FRANCES DANIELS NO. 1 ADDITION; AT THE REAR OF LOTS 7 TO 14~ AND ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF LOT 32~ BLOCK B, BERKLEY ADDITION; AND BLOCK E, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS NO. 1 ADDITION IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING CHARGES AND LI~S AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST THE OWNERS T~OF, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDH2~CE THEREOF, AND DECL~RING AN EMERGENCY. The following ordinance was presented: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE PROTECTION OF PROPERTY~ BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE, PROHIBITING TRESPASS UPON~ DEFACEMENT, INJURY, DESTRUCTION, UNAUTHORIZED USE AND ENTRY UPON ANY PROPERTY OR PREMISES FOR AN UNLAWFUL PURPOSE; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; CONTAINING A SAVING CLAUSE AND DECLARING AN E~RGENCY. Commissioner George moved the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF CO~4ISSIO~d~S OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING EAST AND WEST ON ROSEDALE, AND EAST AND WEST ON ~ESTMINISTER TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSECTION OF DIJRHA~ STREET, AND PROVIDING As PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner George, and carried unanimously. The folio,zing ordinance was Presented: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGUL.{TING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING NORTH AND SOUTH ON DURHAM STREET TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSECTION OF MILTON AVENUE, AND ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING NORTH ON DURHAM STREET TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSECTION OF LOVERS LAN~ AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The City Commission discussed the desirability of adopting an ord~auce prohibiting in this City the distribution of circulars and other printed matter. Whereupon, City Attorney Roberts was requested to prepare and present to the Commission at its next regular meeting an ordinance in keeping with this suggestion. The follo~ing ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF AN ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK 64~ UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS NO. 6 ADDITION~ APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM WAGE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH SPECIFICATIONS, LETTING CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS~ MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST~ DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE ESTIMATES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Commissioner George moved the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF THE COST OF IMPROVEMH2~TS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVE- MENTS ON AN ALLEY KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 306 IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ TEXAS, FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING TO THE O~4~JiS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND TO ALL OTHERS INTERESTED, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The Commission again discussed the offer submitted October 11, by Mr. Langston Majors to sell surplus land previously used by this City for warehouse purposes, to Cook Furniture Company for $50~0OO cash. It appeared to be the unanimous opinion of the Commission that this matter should be held in abeyance temporarily. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 19TH DAY OF · /' CITY CLERK NOV~, A. D. 1951. MINUTES OF THE REG~ MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN ~{E CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19~ 1951. AT 7:30 P. M. 16'I. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, November 19~ 1951~ at 7:30 P. M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner ~g. E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Fowler Roberts, City Engineer, Jack B. Kirven and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 P. M., and recognized Mr. C. F. Coen of 4128 Emerson Street. Mr. Coen stated that he was a Boy Scout leader and had brought to the City Commission the following Boy Scouts who were striving to merit obtain their/badges: Doss Johnson, Ralph Garrett, Jerry Coen, Bobby Swango, Mike York, and Philip Gerdene. Mayor Coffee had each of the Boy Scouts introduce themselves and then be introduced the City personnel. The City Clerk read a letter from Colonel William E. Shuttles, inquiring of this City if this City would forgive the 1951 tax assessments on automobiles owned by military personnel and registered w~hin the corporate limits of this City. the matter was discussed with the City Attorney~ and it was the feeling of the City COmmission that the Ci,ty did not have the legal right to cancel and forgive ad valorem taxes as requested. The City Clerk was requested to so advise Colonel Shuttles of their decision. The City Clerk then read to the Commission letter from Captain Jo.hn G. Shortall~ requesting that the paving assessment levied against Lot 9, Block 46, University Heights Addition, which property is also known as 4000 Colgate Avenue, be ~,~ived until sunh time as he was relieved of militancy duty and had returned to civilian life. The City Clerk was requested to endeavor to persuade Captain Shortall to maka installment payments on this indebtedness, if unsUccessful then an attempt be made to se,rare a limitation waiver for a note from 'this party. 162' The following ordinance was presented: r'ORDINANCE OF T?IEBOARD OF COMMISSIO~rE~$ OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REQUIRING THAT ALL VEHICLES PARKED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF NORTHWEST HIGHWtY (LOOP 12) OR NORTH~ST PARKWAY SHALL BE PARKED PARALLEL ~ffTH THE CURBS. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and~carried unanimously. City,Attorney Roberts presented the following ordinance~ which had been prepared pursuant to instructions from the City Commission at its~last meeting. Commissioner SSufflebeme moved the ordinance be adopted, motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously: AN ORDINANcE REGULATING THE DISTRIBUTION OF PRINTED MATTER AND OTHER ADVERTISING DEVIcES ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TF~AS; PRESCRIBING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; CONTAINING A SAVING CLAUSE~ AND DECLARING AN E~GE~CY. The City Clerk then d~scussed with the Commission again the offer of Mr. Cook through Majors and Majors~ to purchase excess warehouse property owned by this City for a gross price of $50~000. It appeared to be the unanimous~ opinion of the Governing Body that the offer submitted was not sufficient and Commissioner George moved the City Clerk be requested to contact Mr. Langston Majors and so advise him. This motion was seconded by Comuissioner Stufflebemm and carried unanimously. Mayor Coffee reported a number of people had requested him to have one side of P~eston Parkway designated as a fire lane from McFarlin Boulevard south to ~Lndsor Parkway. After some discussion~ motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously that the following ordinance be adopted: oRDiN~NCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF L~IVERSITY PARK~ TEXAS, CREATING A FIRE LANE ON THE EAST SIDE OF PRESTON PARKWAY FROM MCFARLIN BOULEVARD SOUTH TO ~q2~DSOR PARKWAY, PROHIBITING THE PARKING OF ANY VEHICLE ALONG SAID FIRE LANE AT ANY TI~ AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. 163 The Commission discussed the number of complaints received from the merchants on Snider Pla~.a relative to .the continuous oarking on side streets since the passage of two hour parking limit on Snider Plaza, whereupon the following ordinance was duly passed restricting the parking to two hours on either side of the following streets extending from Hillcrest Avenue west to Hursey Street: Daniels~ Rosedale~ Milton~ Rankin and Westmlnister: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION II, PARAGRAPH (a) AND (b) OF AN ORDINANCE PASSED AND APPROVED THE 20TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1951~ A~D THE /ST DAY OF OCTOBER, 1951~ A~[D RECORDED IN VOLU~ 6~ PAGES 561, 582 AND 583, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK ENTITLED; "AN ORDINANCE PRO~.!DING FOR PARKING TI}rE LIMITS IN DESIGNATED PLACES IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY P~RK; STATING THE HOURS OF THE DAY ~{EN SUCH TIME LIMIT IS EFFECTIVE; PROVIDING THaT THE SA~E SHALL NOT APPLY ON CERTAIN SPECIFIED DAYS; STATING T.~E TIME LIMIT; PROVIDING FOR TH~~ MARKING OF PARKING SPACES; DESIGNATING CERTAIN ST ~REETS ~IERE THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE EFFECTIVE; PROVIDING FOR THE ENFORCEMENT THEREOF; DEFINING OFFENSES AND PRESCRIBING PE~L~LTIES; PROVIDING THAT INVALIDITY OF PART SHALL NOT AFFECT THE VALIDITY OF THE REMAINDER; AND DECLARING AN' EMERGENCY." There being no further business at this time themeeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED ~THIS THE 3RD DAY OF DECE~ER, A. D. 1951. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVER~_~ITY PARK~ Hk~D IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UN1WERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, DECE~ER 3, 1951, AT 7:30 Po M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, December 3, 1951~ at 7:30 P. M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee and Commissioner W. E. George. Also present were City Attorney Fowler Roberts, City Health Officer Dr. E. P. Leeper~ City Engineer Jack B. Kirven~ Assistant City Engineer Sam H. Spradlin and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order .and recognized some of the approximately 20 people in the auditorium, and inquired if everyone in the auditorium was attending the meeting in connection with a petition which had been filed with the City Clerk, requesting that the Tulane ditch from Bryn Maw~ Drive north to Northwest Highway be filled in with concrete side walls~ also that said drainage structure be covered, and that a street be constructed over the top of said drainage structure. Mr. Newton L. Manning, Principal of the Hyer School, a Mr. L. P. ~horton~ Mr. Frank Carter and a Dr. Hunsinger, each made a short talk relative to the desirability in their opinion, that the ditch be covered and that the street be constructed. Also a Mrs. Herbert M. Davey~ President of the Hyer P. T. A., addressed the Commission~ stating that this was a project which had been undertaken by the P. T. A. Mayor Coffee explained to those present that it would cost approx~Gately $500~000 to complete this drainage structure and pave the street over same; also that this expenditure could not be made without the voting and issuance of bonds. It was also pointed out that municipal bonds cannot be sold at this time~ unless s~ne have been approved by the Federal Volunteer Credit Restraining Committee; further that said committee has heretofore refused its approval of bonds for drainage area, school buildings~ and even jails. ~ Mayor Coffee pointed out to the group that at the time the Hyer School was constructed that the then Governing Body of this City estimated that it would cost $50~000 to cover that part of the ditch from Caruth Boulevard to Colgate, and the City offered to stand one-half of this expense if the School District would contribute the other one-half of funds necessary~ and that the School District did not feel the matter was of sufficient urgency to cooperate at that time. It was the MAyor's personal feeling that the City Conm~ission would probably go along with the School District on the same proposition should the Trustees of the said District decide that the project was meritorious. The Mayor further pointed out that it had been the plan of the City Conmisston to undertake to grade the bottom of the ditch so that it would drain properly~ and place in the very bottom a concrete topping so that debris would not catch on the bottom and the water would flow freely. Mrs. Davey~ President of the P. T. A., appointed Mr. H. A. Carpenter and a Mr. Roeder, members of the P. T. A., to work with the City Officials in bringing to a successful conclusion, if possible~ this problem~ which appears to be of considerable concern to some of the people living in the area. A public hearing was then held in connection with the paving of the alley through Block 6%~ University Heights No. 6 Addition, said improvement being known as District No. 306. No one appeared to oppose or object to the improvement, whereupon Commissioner George moved, which motion was duly seconded, and carried unanimously~ that the following ordinance be adopted:~ ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESS~'NTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK 6%~ UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS NO. 6 ADDITION IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, .FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST THE O~NERS THEREOF~ PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF~ AND DECLARING AN E~.RGENCY. The City Clerk presented a letter from Charles Ford~ Manager of the City of Dallas, setting out that the City of Dallas desires to pave Douglas Avenue from Greenbrier Drive north to Northwest Highway~ a part of which street is within the 166 corporate limits of this City. The Officials of Dallas desire that this City adopt a Resolution interposing no objection to the proposed improvement. Whereupon, Commissioner George moved that the following Resolution be approved, motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously: RESOLUTION 0F THE BOARD OF CON~KSSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK CONSENTING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF DALLAS TO IMPROVE THE WEST PORTION OF DOUGLAS AVENUE, FROM GR~NBRiER DRIVE NORTH TO ALLEY NORTH OF COLGATE AVENUE AT THE EXPENSE OF TEE CITY OF DALLASo The City Clerk presented a letter from ~. R. G. Storey~ Jr., Attorney for Southern Methodist University, that this City cancel and waive any and all taxes assessed for 1951, and all future taxes on the sorority homes, which were constructed during the years 1950 and 1951. The legal angle was discussed with City Attorney Roberts, w~o had submitted a legal opinion~ pursuant to the request of the City Clerk. It was finally decided" that the matte~ w~ul~ not be acted upon at this~time, but would be held in abeyance. The City Clerk presented to the Commission a report in connection with the recent vote taken by the employees of the City, excluding the Police and Fire Department, relative to their desire that 5% of their salaries being deducted each month, and that this City become a member of the Texas Municipal Retirement System. The poll showed 100 participated~ of which 98 voted for the proposition~ and only 2 against. Whereupon Commissioner George moved, which motion was seconded by Mayor Coffee and carried unanimously~ that the following ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE PASSED AND APPROVE~ THE 6TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1950, AND RECORDED IN VOLUME 6, PAGE 469 OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, PROVIDING FOR THE PARTICIPATION IN THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIRE~ SYSTEM BY THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, PROVIDING FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUCH SYSTEM OF ~T~L EMPLOYEES OF THIS CITY, EXCLUDING THE FIRE DEPART- MENT; AND ACCEPTING ALL THE OBLIGATIONS AND BENEFITS OF SUCH SYSTEM. I67.5 There being no further business at this time~ the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 17TH DAY OF DECE~ER, A. D. 1951. i68 MINUTES OF A RECESSED MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HELD THURSDAY, NOON, DECEMBER 6, 1951. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in recessed session, Thursday, DeCember 6, 1951, at Noon. Present were Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner ~ylie Stufflebeme~ Commissioner W. E. George and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The City Clerk discussed with the Commission recent conversation with Mr. Travis Winter of the Dallas Power & Light Company, relative to the proposed ornamental street lighting system to be installed in the east parkway of Hillcrest Avenue from Daniels Avenue south to Potomac Avenue. The Dallas Power & Light Company proposes to install five (5) ornamental lights between Daniels and McFarlin Boulevard, which will replace the present eight (8) ornamental standards. The estimated cost of the new lights in place for this particular location is $2~858.00. The Dallas Power & Light Comps_ny proposed to install 13 of the new ornamental lights in the east parkway of Hillcrest Avenue from McFarlin Boulevard south to Potomac Avenue, at an estimated cost of $15,000.00. These lamps will replace nine (9) presently located in this section of the City. The City Clerk reported that the cables now serving the lamps between Daniels and McFarlin will not have to be removed, and can be used in connection with the proposed new lamps. The cables in the area from McFarlin to Potomac are inadequate to serve the new lamps and will have to be removed. The Dallas Po~2r & Light Company proposes to remove the present lamps from McFarlin south to Potomac for a charge of $666.00. The City Clerk then discussed with the Commission the probability of selling the 17 ornamental lights located on Hillcrest Avenue to Southern Methodist University. Said lamps to be removed by the University and relocated by them on their Campus. He explained, a new lamp of this type could be purchased for $148.O0. 1,6 9 This price, of course, if for the fixture only, and does not include labor~ cable and etc required in connection with installation. It was the feeling of the City Clerk that a fair price would be $100.00 per lamp. However, price had not been discussed with any of the Officials of Southern Methodist University. After discussing the above problems at considerable length, a motion was duly made and seconded~ authorizing the City Clerk to propose the selling of the lamps to Southern Methodist University for $100.00 each~ or a total of $1~700.00. This would alleviate the necessity of paying the Dallas Power & Light Company - $666.00 for removing the present standards on Hillcrest Avenue from McFarlin. Boulevard south,, and probably reduce slightly the estimated cost of lamps and installation of $2~858.00~ on Hillcrest Avenue from Daniels Avenue to McFarlin Blvd. The City Clerk was also authorized to write a letter to the Officials of the Dallas Power & Light Company~ requesting that said company proceed under the contract now existing between the City and Light Company, and that the Light Company install the 18 proposed lamps -- installation to be made at actual cost to this City for materials and labor expended. Estimated total cost to be approximately $17,858.00. The City~ of course, to remit upon completion to the Dallas Power & Light Company for any invoices sho~ng actual cost of materials and labor. The City Clerk also discussed with the Commission the desirability of ordering the alleys between Daniels and Rosedale, extending from Airline Road to Dublin Street, be paved with concrete. It was suggested that the usual $1.00 per lineal foot be assessed against the various property owners facting on Rosedale Avenue~ that the City contribute $1.00 per lineal foot for the paving~ and that assessments be levied against the various sor6rities and/or Southern Methodist University for the remainder of the cost. This procedure is desirable since it is felt that this alley should be paved wider than the standard 8 feet of alley paving. The City Clerk was instructed to request the City Engineer to prepare ~lans and specifications for this improvement. 1,:70 There being no further business at this time~ the meeting recessed. PASSED A~ND APPROVED THIS THE 17TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1951. t- / CITY CL~RK MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM~ 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, DECEMBER 17~ 1951~ AT 7:30 P. Mo The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday~ December 17~ 1951~ at 7:30 P.M. Present were Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner ~ylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Fowler Roberts~ Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene~ City Engineer Jack B. Kirven~ Assistant City Engineer Sam H. Spradlin and City Clerk ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order, and since there were no guests, the business at hand was immediately gone into. The following ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF CO~SSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK FINALLY ACCEPTING THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF YALE BOULEVARD, TO BE KNO~,~ AS DISTRICT NO. 300, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AND ORDERING Tim ISSUANCE TO W. S. CRA~ORD, DOING BUSINESS AS ~. S. C~AMFORD COMPANY~ CONTRACTOR, OF THE CERTIFICATES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AGAINST THE PROPERTY OWNERS ON SAID PORTIGN OF SAID STREET AND DECLARING AN EMERGenCY. Commissioner George moved the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously. ~The following resolution was presented: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMmiSSIONERS AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CURRENT LISTS OF WATER CUSTOMERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AT $100.00 EACH. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF CO~ISSI0h~ERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING SOUTH ON AIRLINE EXTENSION TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE I~YfEBSECTION OF MCFARLIN BOULEVARD AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. Co~m~issioner George moved the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner St~fflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented a letter from Stewart Title Company~ signed by Vice President ~n. Sargant, requesting that the City waive penalty and interest on 1949 taxes levied against Lot 2~ Block 29~ University Heights Addition, for the reason that said company had accepted aa being correct a statement signed by an employee of this City, that the 19%9 taxes and all previous taxes on subject lot had been paid. It later developed that the check offered in payment of taxes by the former~ owner, D. H. Koogle, was returned from the bank marked "Account Closed"... It was the City Clerk's recommendation that the City accept the principal and waive the penalty and interest, since the amount involved represented a total loss to the title company, and it was felt that this City's employees were partially to bl~me for the error. Commissioner Stt~fflebeme moved that the Tax Assessor and CoLlector be authorized to accept the principal amount without the penalty and interest, and issue this City's tax statement showing 19%9 taxes paid in full. This motion was seconded by Mayor Coffee~ put to'vote and carried. Commissioner George refrained from voting. The following ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE DETER~ING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF AN ALLEY BLOCK 9~ WESTMINISTER ADDITION, LOTS 10, ll, 12 AND 13~ BLOCK A~ BERKLEY ADDITION, AND BLOCK B, SMU SORORITY ADDITION, AND BLOCK 10; WESTMINISTER ADDITION, AND BLOCK C, SMU SORORITY ADDITION, APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM t~AGE SCALE CONTAI~SD IN SUCH SPECIFICATIONS, LETTING CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVE~WS/~TS, MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYI~NT OF THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST~ DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINP.~R TO PREPARJ~ ESTIMATES, AND DECI2LRING AN F24ERGENCY. ~ Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimously. The follo,,nLng resolution was presented: 1.7.3 RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF THE COST OF IMPROVEMS~TS Aha] OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVE- MENTS ON ALLEYS KNO~.~ AS DISTRICTS NO. 307 AND NO. 308. IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ TEXAS, FIXING TiI~ AND PLACE FOR HEARING TO THE O%~ERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY~ AND TO ALL OTHERS INT~TED, AND DIRECTING THE CiTY CLERK TO ~ NOTICE. Co~missioner George moved the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS ON CERTAIN ALLEYS IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY P~RK, KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS DISTRICTS NO. 301; 302, 303, 304~ 305 AND 306. Commissioner George moved the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Co~missioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION ORDERING PAY~ENT OF AMOUNTS DUE W. S. CRAWFORD COMPANY FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN CERTAIN ALLEYS BEING KNO~ AND DESIGNATED AS DISTRICTS NO. 301~ 302; 303~ 304; 305 AND 306, AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF CERTAIN CERTIFICATES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT. Commissioner George moved the resolution be approved; motion w~s seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the offer made by Frank E. Zimmer through City Attorney Roberts~ in the amount of $80.00 being the Principal due in connection with the paving of McFarlin Boulevard, be accepted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner George, an~ carried unanimously. There being no further business as this time~ the meeting recessed~ PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 7TH DAY OF JANUARY, A. D. 1952~ AT TES ;~T~ CKTY CLERK MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, J.&NUARY 7~ 1952, AT 7:30 Po Me The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, January 7~ 1952, at 7:30 P. M. The following members ~re present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee~ Commissioner ~T. E. George and Commissioner ~ylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Health Officer Dr. E. P. Leeper~ City Attorney Fowler Roberts, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. ~ ~ Prior to convening in the City Hall Auditorium at 7:30 P. M., Mr. ~zll Caruth, Jr. met with the Commission in the ~yor's office, and discussed with the City ConL~Lission his failure to date to acquire materials for the construction of an overhead sprinkler system in the store building he is now constructing at Mockingbird Lane and Airline Road for ~Tom Thumb Grocery Company. The proposed floor space of this building will be 9~300 square feet, and our Building Code requires that such a large area be protected with overhead sprinklers. The City Engineer exhibited a number of Building Codes used by other cities wherein larger floor areas are authorized without the requiring of a sprinkler system. Mr. Caruth explained that 'in the attic above the ceiling, fire stops would be constructed with sheetrock and other non-flammable materials. Mr. Caruth also stated that he and Mr. CUllum would continue to work with the telephone company, the Gamewell Company, and the Smith Detective Agency relative to the installation of some type of fire alarm system. After considerable discussion~ the City Engineer was requested to not require the installation of the sprinkler system, since it appeared that materials were not available, and to work with ~. Caruth in obtaining the best fire prevention 7'5 construction possible under the circumstances; further~ that the City Engineer prepare and present to the Commission for future consideration an amendment to the City's present Building Code authorizing the construction of buildings in the fire zone with floor space of approximately lO~000 square feet. The Commission then proceeded to the auditorium. The Mayor called the meeting to order, and the first business to be considered with the request from the City of Dallas signed by Everett Cook, Easement and Contract Agent, requesting permission to connect an 8" sanitary sewer line with the sanitary sewer line owued by this City~ being located at a point in the alley north of Caruth Boulevard and west of Durham Street. Con~.missioner Stufflebeme moved that the' City Clerk be authorized to write the City'of Dallas advising that this City would interpose no objection. This motion was seconded by Conm~ssioner George and carried unanimously. The City Clerk then pre~ented statement from Mr. Cullum requesting payment of $2,633.05~ being one-half of the cost of constructing an $" water line under Central Expressway at a point in the west right of way parallel with the alley south of Fondren Drive. Mr. Cullum's original estimate of the cost to the City was $1~730.25. W.G. Cu3_lum & Company's statement giving a detail list of all expenses in connection with the project was carefully reviewed, and Commissioner George moved that Mr. Cullum be paid the amounb requested, $2,633.05, with the understanding that in the future~ when any item of construction is considered t.hat if it is found the cost is going to exceed the amount previously approved, that prior to the City proceeding with the installation~ that the matter be submitted bac~ to the City Commission for its consideration and decision. This motion was seconded~ by Commissioner Stmeflebeme and carried unanimously. Mayor Coffee presented a letter dated January 2, 1952, from Mr. E. B. Germany, President of the Dallas County Park Cities Water Control and Improvement District No. 2. The letter set out that Mr. C. B. Hardy, Mayor of I~ing, Texas, had requested that the members of the District meet with him and his City Council, to discuss the sale of water to the City of Irving. Mr. Germany desLred that the City Commission of University Park answer the four (4) following questions: 1. Will the Water District sell an equity in the water plant properties? 2. Will the Water District relinquish any governing control? 3. Will the Water District enter into a contract with Irving and for what period of time? 4. Will Irving be required to furnish its own raw water? After discussing the proposition~ the City .Clerk was instructed to write Mr. Germany, and tell him that the opinion of the Governing Body of the City of University Park relative to questions l, 2 and 4 was "No". Further, the answer to 3 w~s "Yes", provided the District should not enter into a contract~ to furnish Irving or any other organization, other than this City and Highland Park, except to the extent that in the opinion of the Engineers a surplus existed, and any contract to sell water should recite that the District's first obligation was to provide water to the Park Cities~ and only the water in excess of such requirements, offered for sale to anyone~ else. City Attorney Fowler Roberts presented a written claim of Mrs. Reina Rohe~ 3441½ McFarlin Boulevard, requesting that she be paid $34.50, as' reimbursement for funds expended in connection with injuries sustained by a fall on the sidewalk in front of 3431 McFarlin Boulevard. After a brief discussion~ City Clerk Hamman was instructed to make an inspection of the sidewalk in this area~ and report his. findings to the City Commission at its next regular meeting. Mayor Coffee then presented to the Commission a letter from Mr. R. R. Rabon~ written on behalf of the Town North Cititan Club~ requesting that this City cooperate 177 with the Club in sponsoring an Annual Fire Prevention Parade in October 1952. Commissioner George moved that the City Clerk be requested to advise Mr. Rabon that the City shall be happy to cooperate ~th his group in sponsoring an Annual Fire Prevention Parade. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. Mr. O. W. Crane appeared before the. Commissien and requested that Boy Scout Troop No. 77~ Circle lO~ be permitted to have charge of the Management of this City February 9~ 1952. This being~ of course, an achievement project for the Troop. Commissiener George moved~ which motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously that the City Clerk be instructed to inform the key personnel of the City that it was the Commission's desire that the request be granted~ and that the City personnel cooperate with the Bey Scouts. Mayor Coffee issued a Proclamation designating January 1% through January 19~ 1952~ American Citizenship Week. There being no further business at this time, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED.THIS TttE 21ST DAY OF JANUARY, A. D. 1952. ATTEST :~~ MINUTES OF THE REGIEAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD~ MONDAY, JANUARY 21~ 1952~ AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, January 21, 1952~ at 7:30 P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee~ Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Fowler Roberts~ ~hief of Police Forrest E. Keene~ City Engineer Jack B. Kirven and City Clerk Ralph E. H~mman. The Mayor called the meeting to order~ and the only other persons in the auditorium, were Mr. Charles Shields of the Park Cities News~ and ~. Paul Emery. A public hearing was held in connection with the improvement of the alleys between Daniels and Rosedale Avenues~ extending from Airline Road to Dublin Street. No One appeared to protest the proposed improvement. Whereupon~ motion was duly made by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by Commissioner George that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE CLOSING HFARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING ALLEY THJ{0UGH BLOCK 9, WESTMINISTER ADDITION, LOTS 10, ll~ 12 AND 13~ BLOCK A~ BERKLEY ADDITION, AND BLOCK B~ SMU SORORITY ADDITION~ AND BLOCK lO~ WESTMi%~ISTER ADDITION~ AND BLOCK C~ SMU SORORITY ADDITION IN T~ CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ TEXAS, FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST THE OWNERS THEREOF~ PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESS}~YPS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEKEOF~ A/TD DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The following ordinance was presented: AN ORDINANCE AME~]ING SECTION 7 OF ~ ORDINANCE PASSED AND APPROVED THE 18TH DAE OF MAY, 1931~ RECORDED IN VOLUME 2~ PAGES 99 THROUGH 107~ ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE CONSTRUCTION~ ALTERATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR A~D P~OVAL OF BUILDINGS, PROVIDING FOR FIRE LIRIITS %TITHI/~ THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ TEXAS, AND PP~IBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION." 79' Motion was duly made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stuffl. ebeme, put to vote and carried tmanlmously that the above ordinance be adopted. The City-Clerk presented letters signed by the Presidents of the P. T. A. of the Bradfield, Hyer and University Park Schools, urging the City Commission to install a traffic signal light at the corner of Preston Road and Normandy Avenue. It was also brought out 'that previous petitions had been signed and filed with the City Commission from people residing in the area, Officials of the Unitarian Church and the Officials of the Y. M. C. A., urging that such a signal light be installed. After due consideration, Commissioner George moved that the ordinance of this City governing traffic signal lights be amended~ that the City Clerk be instructed to order the equipment, and that the City Engineer be instructed to proceed with the assembly of the equipment and the installation of the light as quickly as possible. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The City Clerk then presented a petitiom signed by six of the home ore, ers .in the vicinity of Caruth Boulevard and Tulane, requesting that a street light be installed at that corner. The City Clerk also pointed out the need of a street light at the corner of Caruth Boulevard and Pickwick Lane. After the discussion, Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the lights mentioned be authorized, and t~hat the following resolution be adopted, motion was seconded by CommXssioner George and carried unanimously1 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF CO~&~KSSIONE~S OF T~E CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AUTHORIZING THE PLACl~¢G, }!AINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF STREET LIGHTS AT i~rr~ CORNER OF CARUTH AND TULA}~E, AND AT THE CO~R OF CARUTH Ah~ PICK~'~CK LANE. The City Clerk explained to the Commission that in company with the Mayor~ an inspection had been made of the sidewalk in front of 3%31 McFarlin Boulevard~ where Mrs. Reina Rohe reported she had fallen, and because of injuries sustained wanted the City to pay her $32+.50. It was the feeling of the Mayor and City Clerk 1.80 that the sidewalk at this location is not in a bad state of repair, and that if this lady had fallen at this location such a fall was contributory negligence~ -and that the City would not be justified in assisting her financially. The Mayor presented a letter signed by E. B. Germany, President of the Park Cities Water Control and Improvement District No. 2, setting out that in the opinion of his Board the i~tial cost of fturidization of the Park Cities drinking water would be approximately $7~500~ and that should the City desire this addi- tional chemical treatment that it would be necessary for theDistrmct' to raise the price of the water from 1/4 to 1/2 cents~per~thousand gallons. It appeared to be the unanimous decision of the Commission that in view of recent arg.~mentative articles appearing in national periodicals that it would be proper to forego the fluridization of the drinking water of this City at this time. The City Clerk presented Certificate of Credit to Tax Roll No. 475 requesting permission to cancel $1~237.00 Personal Property Tax. amd $150.10 from the Real Property Tax Roll. The list o2 cancellations attached to this Certificate were briefly reviewed by the Mayor and Commissioners, and COmmissioner George moved that the Certificate be approved, motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously. There being no further business at this time, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 4TH DAY OF FEBRUARy, A. D. 1952. CITY CLERK MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1952~ AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, February 4, 1952~ at 7:30 P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee~ Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner I~ylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Health Officer Dr. E. P~. Leeper, City Attorney Fowler Roberts, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Commission convened in the auditorium, at 7:30 P. M. Mayor Coffee called' the meeting to order and recognized Mr. Sidney Johnson~ Scout Master of Troop No. 71. Mr. Johnson stated he and six of the Boy Scouts were interested in attending a civic meeting. He intrOdUced the following Boy Scou~s: John Florer, Charles Peeler, Doss Johnson~ Vincent Vermooten, Phil Gerdine and Charles Paternostro. Mayor Coffee told the group that the Commission was honored to have their presence and extended an invitation for them to attend Commission meetings at any time. The City Clerk presented a letter dated January 29, 1952, from Mr. T. C. 'Jinter, Assistant Commercial Manager of the Dallas Power & Light Company~ in which it was set out that his company desired permission at this time to disconnect the underground cable attached to Pole No. 269 on Daniels Avenue, which pole is 147' east from the intersection of Daniels and Hillcrest Avenues, and this cable be reinstalled on Pole No. 266 on Hillcrest~ which is a distance of 110, from the southeast corner of Daniels Avenue with its intersection of Hillcrest. The estimated cost to this City for the proposed change is $628.00. It was explained in the letter that the new installation would be the permanent type and woul~ serve the proposed 17 ornamental lights to be installed on Hillcrest from Daniels Ave. south. 182 The City Clerk also explained to the Commission that it was the present intention of the-Dallas Power & Light Company to remove from Daniels Avenue, extending from Hillcrest Avenue to Airline Road, all poles from the south side except Pole No. 268, which is approximately in line with the east line of Hillcrest Avenue from Daniels Street north. The Commission discussed at considerable length their disappointment in the apparent necessity of Pole No. 268 remaining in place. Action was deferred on the request contained in the letter until the Commission has had an opportunity to discuss the matter further with Officials of the Dallas Power & Light Company. The City Clerk then presented a petition requesting the installation of a street light at the intersection of Daniels Avenue and Hursey Street. Commissioner George moved that the following resolution authorizing the installa- tion be adopted, motrion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried tmanimously: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AUTHORIZING THE PLACING, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF A STREET LIGHT AT THE CORNER OF DANIELS AVE}SIE AND HURSEY STREET. The Commission then recessed, and all members retired to the Engineer's office, where City Engineer Kirven exhibited a rough draft of the proposed improve- ment of Hillcrest Avenue from University Boulevard south. The Engineer's draft called for the pavin~ of two lanes each the width of 32 feet with a four foot parkway between the lanes. It was proposed that the ornamental lights be placed in this parkway. After discussing the matter thoroughly, it appeared to be the unanimous decision of the Mayor and Commissioners that Hillcrest Avenue should be improved from University Boulevard south in the identical mannerof the present improvement from University Boulevard north to Daniels Avenue; further, that the position of the proposed ornamental lighting system be placed in the parkway on the east side of 18.3 Hillcrest Avenue; further, that in the planning of this improvement that all poles of every nature, including the present ones supporting traffic signal lights, be removed, and that plans be made t~ install traffic signal control lights on standards to be placed on the respective corners of the intersecting streets~ comparable to the standards noM in service on~ Preston Read at the intersection of university Boulevard. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 18TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, A. D. 1952e I84 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY GF UNIVERSITY~ PARK~ HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18~ 1952 AT 7:30 Po Mo The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday, February 18~ 1952. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Fowler Roberts~ Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene~- City Engineer Jack B. Kirven and City Clerk Ralph E. Hannah. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 P. M., and recognized the follow-lng guests: Ed S. Wesson, Paul Emery and R. S. Gozza!di. No one else was present. The gentlemen just mentioned said they had no particular business to discuss with the Commission. The Mayor presented: "Order and Notice of City Election", to be held April 1, 1952. The notice embodied the hours which the polls would be opened and the personnel appointed to hold the election. Commissioner George moved t~t the "Order and Notice of City Election" be approved as submitted, the motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented a proposal from the Dallas Power & Light Company to install three (3) 16~000 lumen; metal ornamental street lights on Durham Street between Daniels Avenue and University Boulevard. Estimated cost to be $2~564.~0. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the City Clerk be authorized to request the Dallas Po~r & Light Company to proceed with the installation of the street lights with the proviso that the City would be permitted to furnish as much labor as possible thus reducing the estimated cost of construction. This motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The City Clerk then presented communication from the Dallas Power & Light Company requesting authorization to change the underground cable service at the corner of Daniels Avenue at Hillcrest Avenue, which will serve the new ornamental street lights to be installed on Hillcrest Avenue. Commissioner George moved that the City Clerk be authorized to inform the Dallas Power & Light Company that the City approves the proposal at the estimated cost of $628.00. This motion ~as seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented petition dated September 1951~ bearing 8 signat~res~ requesting that the City place playground equipment in the small park on the south side of the 3000 block of Potomac Avenue. The City Engineer was instructed te determine hew many properties were represented by the 8 signatures~ also to try and find out if there were any strenuous objections from the other property owners relative to the placing ef playground equipment in this area, and if there ~re any objections w~at percentage of the property owners objected. The City Clerk presented a letter from the So,nd Engineering Company requesting an additional $12.00 per month in connection with the service contract because the City had purchased two additional radio receivers since the date of the original contract. After a discussion of the matter~ it appeared to be the unanimous opinion that the City Clerk be instructed to communicate with Sound Engineering Company and advise them that the City will pay for the purchase of any materials, and pay for any labor required in connection with the maintenance of the two receivers in question for the period ending October 10~ 1952~ which is the time our present contract expires with said company. The City Clerk presented delinquent tax statement addressed to ~m. C. Witt, Jr.~ 3008 Bryn Mawr Drive~ and a delinquent tax statement addressed t~ Robert Hancock~ ~L12 Glenwick Lane~ together with letter from Hal Hancock~ father of Robert. The City Clerk explained that Mr. Wm. C. Witt, Sr. had returned the delinquent tax notice sent to Wm. C. k~itt~ Jr., and that the reason for non-payment of each of these assessments was identical~ in that these young men do not live in 186 University Park and their parents did net feel the City had the right to levy the assessments in question. The matter was discussed with the City Attorney~ and it was his opinion that the assessments had been legally levied~ w~ereupon~ it appeared to be the unanimous opinion of the City Commission that the City Clerk be instru~cted to write the fathers of the tw~ gentlemen in question~ and explain that if affidavits were made that the party taxed was not a citizen of this community and that the property in question was taxed elsewher% that the Commission would cancel the assessments. The City Clerk discussed with the Commission the request of one Mr. Kirkland that this City contribute approximately $300.00 a year to the County of Dallas for the purpose of helping pay the salary of a County Inspector of Weights and Measures~ with the understandim~ that his services would be available to this City~ and that regular inspections would be made of the markets and grocery stores' scales and other problems relative to weights and measures. After a brief discussion~ it appeared to be the unanimous opinion of the Commission that the City would not be interested in participating in this project. The City Clerk was so instructed. The City Clerk was called to the telephone by a member of the Highland Park P. T. A., who requested that the ringworm epidemic be brought to the attention of the City Commission. The City Clerk was instructed to write Dr. George W. Cox, State Health Officer, and request that proper inspections be made of the barber shop~ located within this City~ ~ Commissioner George moved, which motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, that the City Clerk be requested to make a comprehensive survey of the parks, and de~rmine what was needed relative to what repairs were needed insofar as barbeque pits~ swings~ tennis courts, rest rooms and etc. The City .Commission then discussed at considerable length duties performed by its recent Health Officer, Dr~ E~ P. Leeper, and the requirements of his successor. The City Clerk presented a proposal from Albert H. Half f, Sanitary Engineer, 6617 Snider Plaza, outlining a seven point program, that he, as Sanitary Engineer, would be glad to perform for this City for a ~retatner fee of $300.00 per month, plus an expense account not to exceed $35.00 per 'mo~th to cover laboratory tests, transportation and other items. City Engineer Jack B. Kirven was instructed to give the problem of ~inspection some thought and consideration, and to determine i~ there was anyone on the payroll at present that was properly qualified or could be trained to do this type of work. The~ City ~Clerk was instructed to contact Dr. Courtney Suttle, 3406 McFarlin Boulevard, and endeavor to work out a temporary arrangement for the care of any employee hurt while on duty and for the examination of prospective employees until such time as the Commission has decided upon a successor to Dr. Leeper. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 3rd DAY OF MARCH, 1952e 188 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, ~,D IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, MARCH 3, 1952~ AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, March 3, 1952~ at 7:30 P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee~ Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Fowler Roberts, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order and recognized as guests a Mr. Glenn Shoop of 3445 Amherst, a Mr. R. P. Kincheloe of 3320 Colgate, a Dr. Ormond, Building Inspector C. F. Johanning and Charles Shields of the Park Cities News. None of the guests had any business to discuss with the Commission. The City Clerk presented a letter from the Austin Paving Company~ dated February 6, 1952, proposing to pave University Boulevard and Fondren Drive east of Central Expressway, abutting City owned property. The unit cost to be $3.25 per square yard, including excavation~ 6" 3500 lb. reinforced concrete paving~ which is $6.68 per lineal foot of property abutting this 37 foot paving. Total estimated cost to this City to be $5~769.38. After discussing the matter with the City Engineer and comparing proposal to the cost of other streets the City has heretofore paved, it appeared that the proposal submitted was considerably ~uder current market prices. The low price was attributed to the fact that the Austin Paving Company has the contract for the paving of the access road of Central Expressway, and 'the ~posed paving of University Boulevard and Fondren Drive would be done simultaneously with the paving of Central Expressway. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the City Clerk be authorized to write the Austin Paving Company a letter accepting their proposal, and that when the work has been completed that the cost be cb~zrged to Street Extension. This motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented Certificate of Credit to the Tax Rolls No. 476, attached to which were certain personal taxes listed totaling $1,211.62 and $6.00 grass cutting. It was recommended that the taxes therein be cancelled and transferred to the inactive roll. Commissioner George moved this action be approved; this motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. After discussing the progress made to date in connection with the widening and the improvement of Hillcrest Avenue from Daniels Avenue south to Potomac Avenue, the City Clerk and the City Engineer were authorized to proceed as rapidly as possible with the moving of the traffic signal lights as follows: The one at McFarlin Boulevard and Hillcrest Avenue moved to the west side of Hillcrest; and the one at asbury and Hillcrest moved to the west side of Granada Avenue and Hillcrest Avenue. The City Clerk and the City Engineer were authorized to remove the underground cable now serving the old ornamental light system, and were given permission to leave Hillcrest Avenue from McFarlin south unlighted temporarily. The City Clerk and City Engineer were also authorized to demolish the east curb on Hillcrest from the intersection of University Boulevard south, remove same as well as do as much excavation as practical at this time. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the above work be done with City employees in an orderly manner, so that when bids have been received and accepted for the widening and pav~n~g of the street, the above work will be completed. This motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE APPOINTING WYLIE STUFFLEBEME AS MAYOR PRO TEM TO SERVE DURING THE ABSENCE OF THE MAYOR. Commissioner George moved the above ordinance be adopted$ motion was seconded by Mayor Coffee and carried unanimously. 190 A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflegeme, and carried ~nanimously: "Instructing the City Clerk to rent from the County of Dallas five (5) voting machines, to be used for the City Election to be held Tuesday, April l, 1952; and that absentee voting be accomplished by use of a paper ballot; further, that the City Attorney be requested to furnish the form of such absentee ballot." At the conclusion of the meeting, Dr. Ormond came forward and introduced himself to the Mayor and Commissioners, stating that he had arranged with Mrs. Edward P. Leeper for the purchase of office equipment owned by Dr. Leeper, and that he had made arrangements to continue in the same office; further that he had employed Dr. Leeper's secretarys that he had reviewed some of the monthly reports made to the Commission by Dr. Leepers and that he would like to be considered when they appoint a Health Officer. It was brought out that Dr. Ormond is not a citizen of University Park,' and the Commission stated, franklys that as many good doctors that lived in University Park it was their feeling that whomever they appointed should either be a citizen of this community or have an office within the corporate limits. There being no furbher business at this times the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 17TH DAY OF MARCH, A. D. 1952. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ~l-NG OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONEP~ OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM~ 3800 UNi~ITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, MARCH 17, 1952~ AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, March 17, 1952, at 7:30 P. M. The follow-lng members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner W. E. George and COmmissioner ~ylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Fowler Roberts, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. In addition to the above Mr. ~ Michero of the Park Cities News and a Mr. R. P. Kincheloe were present. The meeting was called to order promptly at 7:30 P. M. The City Clerk presented a letter from Mr. Gerald Furr, Secretary of the Park Cities Y. M. C. A., requesting permission to use the frame building in Goar Park, as well as the Park for the months of J'~ne, July and August, from 9:00 A. M. to 5:00 P. M. The letter also contained a request that the Park Cities Y. M. C. A. be permitted to use Burleson Park for the same duration from 1:00 P. M. to 5:00 P.M. Commissioner George moved that the City Clerk be instructed to inform the Officials of the Y. M. C. A. that the City would be glad for that organization to use the Park as requested. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. Mr. E. L. Markham, Jr. appeared before the Commission and offered to contribute $1,000 in cash toward the expense of constructing underground storm sewer paralleling the east side of Lot 1, Block 23, University Heights Addition. After discussing the matter, the City Engineer was requested to make a study of the contour of the land and estimate the cost of the proposed improvement, its feasibility and report his findings to the City Co~mission at their next regular meeting. 192 Police Chief Forrest E. Keene presented a letter from the Texas Safety Association setting~ out that this City has won First Place in its population group~ in the 1951 Texas Traffic Contest. The letter fh~ther extended au invitation that someone from this City be present at a banquet at the Crystal Ballroom of the Baker Hotel, March 2g~ 1952~ for the pzu'pose of receiving the award and proper recognition. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that a total of not more than five ~ was employees from the City attend this banquet at the Cityls expense. It/suggested that if convenient Mayor Coffee accompany C~hief Keene and that the other personnel be selected by the Chief. This motion was seconded by Commissioner George and Carried unanimously. Chief Keene discussed ~th the Commission the metal stop signs on Dickens Street north and south on University Boulevard, and recommended that they be removed and that the standard traffic stop sigms be installed in the pack. my. Commissioner George moved that work orders be issued authorizing this change~ further that the street department be instructed to mark heavy stop lines on Dickens Street calling attention to the stop signs. This motion ~ms seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE AI,~{DING SECTION 8 OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED ON THE 7TH DAY OF SEPTE~ER~ A. D. 1950~ AND RECORDED I},~ VOLtagE 6~ PAGE /+37-Z~38 OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF T}~, CITY OF UNIVERSITY TEXAS, TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS, AND DECLARING AN EMF.~GEN CY. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the above ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 7TH DAY O? APRIL~ A. D. 1952. CITY CLERK MINUTES OF THE REGULA~R ~ETING OF THE BOAPd) OF COM~SSIO!~RS OF THE CITY OF UNYVERSITY PARK, HELD IN Tt~. CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, APRIL 7~ 1952~ AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in reg~ular session Monday, April 7, 1952~ at 7:30 P.M. The follo,~.~ng members were present: or May/Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner ~,~. E. George and Commissioner I~lie Stufflebe~e. Also present were City Attorney Fowler Roberts, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene~ Corporation Judge Gene Lary and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Mayor Coffee called the meeting to order and sbated that the first busi- ness to consider wou~d be the canvassin~ of the returns of the City Election held April l, 1952, whereupon the following ordinance w~s presented: ORDINANCE CA~ASS!NG T~ RETURNS OF T~{~ CITY ELECTION i~LD APRIL 1~ 1952~ DECLARING ROY C. COFFEE ELECTED 1.'~YOR, AI'~ I.~LTER E. GEORGE A~ IAqLIE STb~FLEBE~ ELECTED C0~{~ISSIO~RS OF THIS CITY~ AND ORDERING T!~IR I~.~DIATE INSTALLATION. - A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by Com=~issioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the .ordinance be adopted; The next business was a resolution approving and accepting of bonds tendered by Mayor Elect Coffee~ Co~m~issioners Elect George and Stufflebeme. City Attorney .Roberts stated that he had examined and approved in writing the bonds offered ~y the three gentlemen, whereupon a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stt~flebeme~ t~t the follo,~.dng resolotion be adopted: RESOLUTIOM APPROVING A.~ ACCEPTIMG TENDERED BY ROY C. COFFEE, ~.~tTW_~ E. GEORGE AND WYLIE STUFFLEBE?E, AS PRINCIPALS, AND THE TRAVELERS INDEI,~ITY COMI°.~LkTY~ AS S~E~. 19.4 The Oath of Office was then administered by Judge Gene Lary to Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Walter E. George and Commissioner ~lie Stufflebeme. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved, which motion was seconded by Co~nissioner George and carried unanimously that~ th~ follo~ing ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE A?POINTiNG FO~i,~ER ROBERTS CITY ATTOP~-EY Ah!D FIXI_~G HIS COMPENSATION. Commissioner George moved~ w~hich motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously~ that the~ fo~l!o~^dng ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE APPOINTING FOR~REST E. KKENE AS CHIEF OF POLICE Ai.~D FIRJ~ DEP~RT~.NTS. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved~ ~&ich mOtion was seconded by Co~missioner George and carried unanimously that the follo~ng ordinance be adopted: AN 0RDII'I~NCE APPOII~TING GE~ LARY CITY JLq)GE AIO FIXING HIS CO~NSATION. Commissioner George moved~ which motion was seconded by Commissioner Sto£flebeme and carried unanimously that the following ordinance be adopted: AN ORDII,~ANCE APPOINTING RALPH E. CITY CLt~d{ AND EX ~FICIO TAX COLLECTOR AND ASSESSOR~ CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ TEXA£, TERM BEGI~,I~]ING APRIL 7~ !952~ E}~DING AT T}~ WILL OF Ti~ GOVEPd~I~G BODY OF Ti-~ SAID CI~f. Commissioner St~fflebeme moved~ which motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously that the following ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE OF T}~ BOARD OF COI~SSSIONERS OF T~E CITY OF !~ITY PAP~K~ TE~S, , APPOINTING A BOARD OF EQUALIZATION FOR THE YtIIR 1952~ FLYING TIt,~ FOR T!~ FIRST MEETING Ahq) T>~ COI~ENSATION OF T~ I~'~ERS 0F BOARD OF EQLiILIZATION. Co~missioner George moved~ which mo~ion was seconded by Commissioner St~fflebeme and carried unanimously that the follo,~lng ordinance be adopted: ~AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COmmISSIOneRS OF T~ CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK APPOINTING A BOARD OF AD0qYST~.~lff. Commissioner o ,~fflebeme moved~ which motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried Unanimously that the fol!o~,,dng ordinance be adopted: AS T~'~ ZONIYG CO}'~ffSSION ~ TJ~ CITY OF IDI~E~ITY P~RK TO RECO~?~ID THE BOUDOiR!ES OF T]~ V.~IIOIE ZONP~G DISTRICTS AND APPRO~.~ REG~.TIONS TO BE E!~ORCED ~FE~EIN~ FLXING TI~ TEPJf OF 0~I~ AND CO}~SATION OF T[~ S 0 APPOINTS, Com~missioner George moved, which motion was seconded ~ Cor~,,~issioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously~ 'that the fo!lo~..~ng resolution be approved: A RESOLUTION OF T~r~ BO~hRD OF COi,?~'~SSIO>[E~ OF T~ CITY OF I~,IIVE1L$ITY PARK, ~XAS, AFPOI}ITING ME}~ERS OF TF~ CITY i~PIING COl~9%SSION. Commissioner Stufflebeme movsd; v~.ich motion was seconded by ComP&ssioner George and carried unanimously, that the following ordinance be adopted: ORD!NA~ICE ~ABLL .FfN~= 0}~ ,Ii.:. STX~]T FOR ~HICL~tR T~IC 0N NOR},,~i{DY A~IR~ FROM ~TON RO~ ~T TO CO!'RTERLY DRI~ AN ~STEP2X DIRECTION O!~Y; ~OVIDING FOR T}~ E~ECTION OF SIGNS AT THE I~ECTION; RROViDING FOR TIN Ei~OR~]~NT OF ITS ~OVISIONS; ~SCRIBING 'o-p~ ~ ~v ~OR ~.~ ~ .... ~. ~ VIOIJaTION: CONTAI!~JO SAVING CL~KSE ~JD DECL~RING AN The C~ty Clerk ~re~ent~d ~itten oroposal~of ?4 S. C~a~o'~d Company that they ~ll construct 643 squ~e yards of concrete between the curb and ~tter on Hi!!crest Avenue from University Boulevard smith to McFarlin Boulevard, conm-ete to be 6" in thickness, 3500 lb reir~?orced~ accordzn~ to the City Engineer's soecifica~,ion. Price to be e~o~O per square yard or a toba! of ~1~672.00. The pro. sa! also a~-eed to install 460 lineal f~.,eo of c~b and ~tter for the total consideration of ~ 6 said curb and gutter to be assessed agains6 Southern lethodisb Uni~rsity. }bgion was made by Co~mmissioner George~ seconded by Co,also,loner St~flebeme and carried unanimously ghat W. S. Crawford be advised that 'their proposal be accepted and that they proceed immediately '~.~th the work. i 9.6 The City Clerk presented Affidavit of ~s. Frances M. Bri!ey setting out that she is entitled to a reftmd of ~$.00~ paid r~ith tmxes for grass cutting on the ~,~fest 40' of Lot 12~ the East 30' of Lot 1t~ Block 22~ University Heights No. 4 Addition. ~s. Bri!ey claims that the City did not cut the grass on the lot. Commissionar Stufflebeme moved that the City Clerk be authorized to make a reful~d of $$.00 to Mrs. Briley~ motion was seconded h~y Cor~uissioner George and carried unanLmously. The City Clerk presented a petition bearing approximately 100 sigu~atures requesting that the Greenway Bus be rerouted to travel east on Normandy Avenue from Lomo Alto Drive to Armstrong Parkway, 'thence north on Armstrong Parkway. However~ an examination of the petition revealed that there ?~ere no signat~mres on this petition by people in front of whose homes or along by the side of whose homes the proposed bus would operate. The City Clerk was instructed to send a form letter to the 0roperty o~ers in the Z2~00 block of Normndy~ and all property owners abutting Ar~sstrong :from Normandy Avenue north to University Boulevard, advising these people of the pending petition, ,-mud stating t.~mt a public hearing will be held in the City [{all on ~y 5, 1952~ at 7:30 P. M.~ at which time a representative of the Dallas Railway Company will be asked to be present, and further consideration will be given the petition. The City Clerk then opened sealed bids from Lee P. Harris mud ~,fater Tank Service Company~ relative to the painting and cleaning the inside a~d outside of the City's 1/2 million water storage ta~. located at Rosedale Avenue and Airline Road. Bidd of Lee ?. Harris was ~2,160.00~ ,,~th the condition that he would charge $.35¢ per rivet for each rivet repaired or tightenqd~ and $2.50 per foot for seams that needed welding or repairing. Work guaranteed for 40 months~. 197 The Water Tank Service Company's bid ~as ~2,487.00~ but did not stip~nlate charging for any repairs that .might be necessary. They stated, hov~ver~ that the work would carry a two year =~uaranbee, by this, meaning that should the paint break down during that period that same would be replaced without cost to the City. The two proposals vmre referred to the City Engineer with instructious that he confer with the management of each company and recommend to the City Co,remission, which of the two proposals in his opinion should be accepted. }~. E. L. ~'~rkham~ who o~ms the .oroperty at the corner of Caruth and Turtle Creek Boulevards~ again appeared and ashed if tho City ~s going to accept his proposal that he co~tribute ~l~00 to~.rard the expense of placing m~der~'ound storm waters now flowing in the open ditch between his residence and Turtle Creek Blvd. The City Engineer reported to the Confession that he had given some considera- tion to ~. Markham's problem, and that in his opinlon~ the project would cost in excess of $4,000. Mayor Coffee stated that further consideration would be given the problem~ but definitely 'the City did not intend to incur obligations in excess of budget allocations. There being no further business~ the meeting recessed. PASSED A~ APPROVED Ti{IS T>~ 2_IST DAY OF APRIL, A. D. 1952. ATT · 198' MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, H~LD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, APRIL 21, 1952, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, April 21, 1952, at 7:30 P. M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Fowler Roberts, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order and recognized Mr. R. P. Kincheloe of 3320 Colgate Avenue, and Mr. Kincheloe stated that he would like to commend the City Commission on its economical administration, also that considerable talk had prevailed relative to the closing and covering of ditches throughout the northern part of the City, and that he desired to go on record as a taxpayer of this City as being opposed to the City going into debt or incurring exorbitant expense in connection with the covering of drainage ditches, which, in his opinion, would benefit materially abutting property owners at the expense of the over-all tax payers of this community. He pointed out that the people urging this improvement bought the properties abutting these drainage ditches for considerably less than they would have had to pay for lots removed from the ditches. The City Clerk presented petition requesting one-way traffic be discontinued in the 3300 block of Rosedale Avenue, and that two way traffic be again permitted in this block. The petition originally had 29 signatures. Since the date it was filed with the City Clerk, April 14, 1952, ll of the signers have requested in writing or by telephone that their names be removed from the petition. The City Clerk also presented a petition dated April 16, 1952, requestihg that Rosedale Avenue remain a one~-~way street, bearing &3 signatures. It was apparent that the majority in the area desired that the street remain one-way. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously that no action be taken relative to the changing of the present traffic pattern on Rosedale Avenue. The City Clerk presented a petition bearing 7 signatures and two letters requesting street lights on Colgate Avenue at the intersections of Douglas Avenue and Westchester. A motion was made by Commissioner George and seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, and carried unanimously that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COI~.IISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AUTHORIZING THE PLACING, MAINTENANCE A~D OPERATION OF A STREET LIGHT AT THE CORNER OF COLGATE AND DOUGLAS AVENUES, AND AT THE CORNER OF COLGATE AVENUE AND WESTCHESTER DRIVE. The City Clerk presented contract to be entered into with the Water Tank Service Company for the purpose of Cleaning the inside, and painting the inside and outside of the City's 1/2 million water storage tank, cost of work $2,&87.00. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved, which motion was seconded by Commissioner George, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACT WITH THE WATER TANK SERVICE COMPANY TO THOROUGHLY OLEAN THE INSIDE OF THIS CITY'S 1/2 MILLION WATER STORAGE TANK, AND TO PAIN THE TANK INSIDE AND OUT. The City Clerk presented statement from W. S. Crawford Company in the amoLb~lt of ~1,695.24, being the amount due for the widening of Hillcrest Avenue from Un~verszty to McFarlin Boulevards. Motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, carried unanimously that the City Clerk be instructed to pay the contractor. A petition was presented requesting that the alley between Stanford and Purdue Streets, extending from Durham to Dublin, through a part of Block 16, Caruth Hills Addition, be paved with concrete, whereupon Commissioner George moved, which motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, and carried unanimously that the following ordinance be adopted: 200 ORDINANCE DETEP&~INtNG THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROV~TS OF AN ALLEY THROUGH A pART OF BLOCK 16, CARUTH HILLS ADDITION, APPROVING A~D ADOPTING MINIMb]4 WAGE SCALE CO~fAINED IN SUCH SPECIFICATIONS, LETTING CO~frlb~CT FOR SUCH I~flPROV~4ENTS, ~fl~KING APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAII~ENT OF THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST, DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE ESTIMATES, AND DECLARING AN ~ERGENCY. George, Commissioner Stufflebeme moved, which motion was seconded by Commissioner and carried unanimously, that the following resolution be approved: RESOLUTION APPROVING A~ ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF THE COST OF I~ROV~ENTS AND OF AEOU]~S TO BE ASSESSED FOR I~ROVE~ ME,frS ON AN ALLEY KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 309 IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING TO THE OWNERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND TO ALL OTHERS INTERESTED, AND DIRECTING TNE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved, which motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously, that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, CREATING A FIRE LANE ON THE EAST SIDE OF DOUGLAS AVENUE FROM HYER STREET TO LOVERS LANE, PROHIBITING TIlE PARKING OE ANY VEHICLE ALONG SAID FIRE LANE AT ANY TII~ AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. The City Engineer presented a plat relative to the proposed development of East University Place Addition by W. S. Caruth, Jr. The plat dealt specifically with the width and type of paving to be installed, and the water lines to be installed in the Addition. After considerable discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously, that, all streets to be paved in the area in question should be paved 37' wide from back of curb to back of curb, and that the type of materials used should conform with the standard specifications heretofore adopted by this City; further, that all water lines constructed in the area have a minimum capacity of 6", and that all lines constructed should have complete circulation with no dead-ends, and that the total cost of any or all of the proposed improvements should be borne 100% by the 201 developers owning the land, and this City not to contribute toward the cost in any manner other than the furnishing of proper engineering and supervision. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE FIFTH DAY OF MAY, A. D. 1952. CITY 2O2. MINUTES OF A RECESSED MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, H~LD TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 1952, AT 9:00 A. M., AT THE UNIVERSITY PARK SWIMMING POOL, 3~00 WESTMINI STER AVENUE. The Board of Commissioners met in recessed session Tuesday, April 29, 1952, at 9:00 A. M. Present were Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Walter E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were Superintendent L. H. Sullivan and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The purpose of the meeting was to study and discuss the changing of the fence at the swimming pOol in a manner that would include all three pools under one fence. After an agreement had been reached relative to the way the fence should be changed and Mr. Sullivan was so informed, the Commission discussed the recommendation made by the Zoning Commission as of April 25, 1952, that the zoning classification be changed from an "D" Apartment District to a "C" Two Family Dwelling District in the following described property: The South 1/2 of Blocks l, 2 and 3; all of Blocks 4 and 5, and the North 1/2 of Blocks 6 and 7, all of East University Place Addition. After discussing this proposal, Commissioner George moved that the problem be referred back to the Zoning Commission with a request that said Commission hold a public hearing in connection with this proposal, and after the public hearing that said Zoning Commission then make its recommendation to the Governing Body as to what change, if any, should be accomplished. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously. There being no further business at this time, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 5TH DAY OF MAY, A. D. 1952. CITY CLERK 20:3 MINUTES OF THE R~UL~%R MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE GITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, MAY 5, 1952, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, May 5, 1952, at 7:30 P. M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. ~lso present were Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Assistant City Engineer Sam H. Spradlin, City Auditor James E. Brown, Building Inspector C. F. Johanning and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 P. M., and stated that the first thing to be considered would be unfinished business and the holding of a public hearing in connection with a petition presented April 7, 1952, requesting that the bus travelling north on Lomo Alto be reouted east on Normandy to Armstrong Parkway then north. It was determined that there were approximately 30 people in the auditorium who protested the proposed change. Also a petition was presented requesting that no change be made - said petition bearing exactly 30 signatures. There was no one present to urge the changing of the route. City Clerk Hamman explained to the Commission and those present that M~s. Blanche Anthony, who had sponsored the ptition requesting the change, had telephoned that afternoon stating that she would not be present to urge the change, that in making the proposal it was her feeling that a lot of people would be helped, that no one would be injured, and it has not occurred to her that anyone would protest the change; further that it was not her desire to cause any ill will in the community. The Commission then threw open the meeting for new business. 204 ~-~. H. L. Graham, 3221 Amherst Street, Mr. and Mrs. Burkart, Mrs. McKamy, Mrs. Grover Raggio and Mrs. O'Boyle, all of the 3200 block Amherst, appeared before the Commission and complained of flood conditions in their block, and requested that the City take steps immediately to correct same. The City Engineer was requested to check carefully, and ascertain if the installations of additional inlets would correct the situation. ¥~. Harry Ernstrom, owner of Ernstrom's Record Shop in the 4400 block Lovers Lane, appeared and presented a petition requesting that a traffic signal light be installed at the corner of Armstrong Parkway and Lovers Lane. The matter was discussed at considerable length with Mr. Ernstrom, his committee, Chief of Police Keene and City Engineer Kirven. The City Engineer explained that the installation of traffic signal lights at this point would be very expensive. The Chief of Police pointed out that in his opinion the prohibiting of the parking of automobiles in the Senter of Lovers Lane from Douglas Avenue west to the Cotton Belt Railroad does help to confuse the public and creates a terrific traffic hazard. It was the Chief's feeling that it would be more desirable to prohibit the center street parking than to undertake the installation of the traffic signal at the intersection in question. M~. Ernstrom and associates were told that their problem would be taken under advisement. The City Engineer and Chief of Police were instructed to give the matter careful consideration and recommend what in their opinion, if anything, should be done. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved, which motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously, that the following Ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF THE UNIVERSITY PARK SWIMMING POOLS BY CERTAIN PERSONS, PROVIDING RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE USE OF THE POOLS, PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF THE RU~ES AND REGULATIONS, REPKiLING ALL ORDINANCES HERETOFORE ADOPTED AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Commissioner George moved, which motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, and carried unanimously, that the following ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING DR. R;\Y THOMASSON OF 4421 MCFARLIN BOULEVARD, AS HEALTH OFFICER OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXL~S, ^ND DESIGNATING SAMUEL tS CLINIC AS THE HOSPITAL TO RECEIVE AND TREAT CITY M~LOYEES IN CASES OF EMERGENCY. Commissioner George moved, which motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously, that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING NORTH AND SOUTH ON DOUGLAS AVENUE TO i FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSECTION OF NORMANDY ~NENUE, A~D PROVIDING A PENLLTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. The City Clerk explained that Maurice S. Orr had paid $1~.44 in excess of what the tax assessment should have been for 1951 on Lot 16, Block 62, University Heights No. 8 Addition. Commissioner George moved, which motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously that the error be corrected and that a remittance in the sum of $1%.44 be forwarded to Yw. Orr. ~\ petition was presented which clearly indicated that more than 50% of the people owning property in Block ~, University Heights No. i Addition, desired that the alley be paved with concrete, whereupon a motion was made by Commissioner George, which was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, and carried unanimously, that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVM~ENTS OF AN ALLEY, BLOCK F, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS NO. i ADDITION, kPPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM WAGE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH SPECI- FICATIONS, LETTING CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROV~ENTS, I~KING APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE CITY tS PORTION OF THE COST, DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREP~RE ESTIMATES, AND DECLARING AN ~4ERG~CY. 206, Con,missioner Stufflebeme moved, which motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously that the following resolution be approved; RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF THE COST OF IMPROV~F~TS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROV~ENTS ON AN ALLEY KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 310; IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING TO THE OWNERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY, A~D TO ALL OTHERS I~ERESTED, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE. The City Engineer presented Statements from W. S. Crawford Company in connection with the paving of alleys between Daniels and Rosedale Avenues extending from Airline Road west to Dublin Street. Motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously that the statements be approved, and that the City Clerk be ~authorized to make disbursement in the due course of time. There being no further business at this time, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 19TH DAY OF MAY, A. D. 1952. ATTEST-~ ~ ~/~ .... ~ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HE4D IN THE CITY PL~LL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, MAY 19, 1952, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, May 19, 1952, at 7:30 P. M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Fowler Roberts, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The meeting was called to order promptly at 7:30 P. M. by the Mayor, who announced that Mr. Fowler Roberts had requested that he be relieved of the duties as City Attorney, and that the Commission had given careful consideration to his suCcessor, and that an ordinance had been prepared appointing Mr. Dick P. Wood of 3518 Caruth Boulevard, as City Attorney, and requested the City Clerk to read said ordinance. As the City Clerk rose to read the ordinance, P~. John Ferris addressed the Mayor and Commissioners, urging that the appointment of Mr. Wood be deferred%.and,rec~m~nded the appointment of Mr. John Kain. Mr. Ferris stated further that if given an opportunity he would circulate a petition in favor of Mr. Kain. , After ~. Ferris had concluded his discussion of the matter, the Mayor. stated that the Commission had previously interviewed Mr. Kain, and had given consideration to many others, but it was their feeling that Mm. Wood was the best available man. Whereupon the City Clerk read the ordinance appointing ~. Wood, and Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the ordinance be adopted, motion was seconded bY Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously. 2O$ The Commission then discussed unfinished business. Mr. Gordon L. Graham, Yw. Burkart and Mr. Carter, all residing in the 3200 block of Amherst Street, appeared, and Mr. Graham presented a map of the area with improvised flow Chart, showing the course of storm water due from the most recent rain. City Engineer Kirven presented a rough dr~ft of construction work that he recommended be done, which he felt would possibly alleviate the flood hazard. Number one was the construction as soon as possible of two inlets 20 feet in length on Amherst Street immediately west of Airline Road, estimated cost $900.00. Number two the extending of the five foot storm sewer at Amherst Street and Dublin Street, under Dublin Street in a northeasterly direction approximately 150 feet estimated cost for materials and equipment for this job $4,000.00. After a thorough discussion of the matter, a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, and carried unanimously, that the City.Clerk and City Engineer be authorized to expend $900.00 at this time for the construction of the inlets west of Airline Road. The Commission then held a public hearing in connection with the paving of the alley between Purdue and Stanford Streets, extending from Dublin to Durham Streets, known as District No. 309. In view of the fact that 100% of the property owners had signed a petition requesting that this alley be paved, there were no protests. Motion was duly made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, secondedLhy Commissioner George and carried unanimously that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF TtIE COST OF I~ROVING AN ALLEY THROUGH A PART OF BLOCK 16, CARUTH HILLS ADDITION IN THE CITY OF UNIV~SITY P~RK, TEXAS, FIXING Ct~RGES A~D LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTTING THER~N AND AGAINST THE OWNEHS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESS~_~'~TS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF, AND DECLARING AN ~ERGENCY. 209 The City Clerk presented a petition signed by 60% of the owners of property in Block D, University Heights No. 1 Addition. Said petition requested that the alley intersecting the block .be paved. Motion was duly made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, carried unanimously that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF AN ALLEY BLOCK D, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS NO. 1 ADDITION, APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM WAGE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH SPECIFI- CATIONS, ~.ETTING CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS, MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST, DIRECTING TttE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE ESTIMATES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved, which motion was seconded by Commissioner George, and carried unanimously that the following resolution be approved: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVE MF~TS ON AN ALLEY KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 311 IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TELLS, FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING TO THE OWNERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND TO ALL OTHERS INTERESTS, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE. The City Clerk presented Certificate of Credit to Tax Roll No. 477 requesting the cancellation of certain tax items listed therein totaling $1,742.40. The Clerk was asked if he had personally checked the names listed in this Certificate, and answered in the negative, whereupon Commissioner George moved that the matter of cancellation be held in abeyance until such time as the City CLerk had an opportunity to go over the list. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The Mayor discussed with ~the Commission the desirability of empzoying Mr. Joe Lambert to prepare an over all beautification program for this City, giving special attention to the areas around the City Hall composed of Goar and Williams Parks. A report was made to the Commission of a recent conference consisting of the Mayor, City Clerk and Public Works Superintendent with Mr. Lambert. The City Clerk explained the advantages which would be derived from a 210 ~_~!an particular]vy if prepared by a recognized authority like ~:!r. Lambert. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, and carried unanimously, that a contract be entered into with ~r. Lambert - His fee to range between $500 and $650.00. The City Clerk explained to the Commission that he would like very much to attend the National Convention of the ~unlcipal Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada, which will be held in Boston, June 15 through June lO. He explained he had checked carefully the minimum expense that the trip could be made would be $305.00. After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Stuff!ebeme, seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously, t~t the City Clerk be authorized to attend the Convention at the City's expense. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED A~'~D APPROVED THIS THE 2ND DAY OF JUNE, 1952. TY CLERK MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CO~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUm, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, JUNE 2, 1952~ AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, 3une 2~ 1952, at 7:30 P. M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee~ Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Woody Chief of Police Forrest E. Keener City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven, City Auditor 3ames E. Brown and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order, and took up the subject of new business, whereupon Mr. Zirkle and M~. Rhodes, both home owners in the 2800 block University Boulevard, appeared before the Commission and inquired relative to the status of storm sewers that would serve that area and be extended north under Cleburne Street. They wanted to know why the City could not at this time begin the construction of said storm sewer at its north extremity. It was explained to ~hese gentlemen that from, a practical as well as an engineering standpoint the construction of st~r~ sewers ~ad to be started at the point where the water would be discharged~ and for that reason the City was forced to wait until the State Highway Commission has extended the proposed storm sewer to the line where Central .Expressway intersects University Boulevard. The Commission then held a public hearing in connection with the paving of the alley between Amherst and Stanford Streets~ extending from Hillcres% Avenue east to Airline Road~ known as District No. 310. M~. Peter Tamburo of 3332 Amhers%~ M~. Alfred Hill of 3226 Amherst~ Mrs. 3. A. Bennett of 3201 Stanford and Miss Ione Tomlinson of 3213 Stanford~ appeared and all urged that the public hearing be closed~ and the City proceed with levying the assessment and pave the alley. Statistics on the alley being as follows: 54.7%0 total proposed assessments had been paid. 67% of the property owners had either paid or signed the petition requesting 212 that the alley be paved. Vacant lots and non-homesteads, plus verbal statements from peoPle not having signed the petition but would interpose no objections to the paving, added to the above figures constituted a representation of a total of 75.6% of properties involved. However, Mr. Charles R. Wilson of 3212 Amherst, Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Kyger of 3210 Amherst Street, and Mr. Cornelius G. Dahm of 3625 Bryn Mawr (owns 3305 Stanford and rents it), appeared and protested very viguorously the paving of the alley. Mr. Wilson stated that employees at the City Hall had been very discourteous, also that he felt that the City should gravel and maintain the alley at City expense. He maintained that the petition signed included the following quotation: "Also that if the City is unable to secure the proper cooperation from 75% of the property owners, that the check will be returned to the signer.", made it mandatory on the Commission to deny the petition and return the checks. The City Commission instructed City Clerk Hamman to contact the owners and advise that if a new petition is signed stating that 60% or more of the property owners want the alley improved that such action will be taken. The hearing was continued until June 16, 1952. The following ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF AN ALLEY BLOCK G, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS NO. ~1 ADDITION, AND BLOCK 3, BERKLEY ANNEX ADDITION, BLOCK 11~ WESTMINISTER PLACE ADDITION AND A PORTION OF THE J. TILLEY SURVEY, APPROVING' AND ADOPTING MINIMUM WAGE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH SPECIFI- CATIONS, LETTING CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS, MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST, DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE ESTIMATES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVE- MENTS ON ALLEYS KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 312 AND NO. 313 IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ TEfAS~ FIXING IIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING TO THE OWNERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY~ AND TO ALL OTHERS INTER~STED~ AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE Nor ICE. Commissioner George moved that the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented a petition bearing 100 signatures requesting the City to install a traffic signal light at the corner of Milton and Hillcrest. Commissioner George moved that the decision be held in abeyance and discussed further on June 16~ 1952. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented Certificates of Credit to Tax Rolls No. 477 in the amount of $1~742.40~ and No. 478~ in the sum of $1~750.55~ requesting the authorization to transfer delinquent personal property tax from the active to the inactive roll in the amounts and for the years described in the Certificates in question. This transfer is recommended due to the fact that it is apparent that the assessments listed principally because of the inability to locate people assessed. A full and complete reason for the transfer of each item is shown in the accompanying documents. Commissioner George moved that the Certificates be approved~ motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The City Engineer discussed with the Commission the flood situation on Amherst Street east of'Airline Road~ and recommended that the City in the immediate future enlarge the inlets at the corner of Amherst and Dublin Streets, and extend the 60" storm sewer now ending at Amherst Street and Dublin Street to approximately the alley north of Amherst Street. After carefully discussing the problem~ motion was madeby Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme that previous 2,141 action authorizing the immediate installation of inlets on Amherst Street west of Airline Road be rescinded, and that the City proceed as rapidly as possible to do the above described work. It being felt that 'if the work at Dublin & Amherst is done, it is possible that it will not be necessary to enlarge the inlets at Amherst Street and Airline Road. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The following o~dinance was presented: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING NORTH AND SOUTH ON THACKERAY STREET TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSEC/ION OF WENTWOOD DRIVE, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE. VIOLATION THEREOF. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the ordinance be adopted, motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The following ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING EAST AND ~VEST ON ~ENTWOOD AND VILLANOVA DRIVES TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSECTION OF TURTLE CREEK BOULEVARD, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. Commissioner George moved that the ordinance be adopted, motion was seconded by Commissioner S%ufflebeme and carried unanimously. The Chief of Police discussed with the Commission the desirability of having additional traffic lines painted on Preston Road from Lovers Lane north to Northwest Highway. The City Clerk was instructed to contact the Officials of the Texas Highway Department and endeavor to get them to ins%all the traffic stripes or lines as desired. The City Commission discussed the desirability of paving Villanova Drive from Baltimore Drive east to Hillcrest Avenue~ also the paving of Turtle Creek Boulevard from the alley north of Wentwood to Northwest Parkway~ and the desirability of constructing proper storm sewers and levying assessments for curb and gutter so that the State Highway Department will be able %o complete the paving of Northwest Parkway from Tulane Boulevard east to Baltimore Drive. The City Clerk and City Engineer pointed out that the above projects would necessitate the employing of a consulting engineering firm to prepare plans and specifications. A motion was duly made~ seconded and carried unanimously authorizing the City Clerk and City Engineer to contact the engineering firms of Myers & Noyes or Powell & Powell~ for the purpose of employing one or the other to prepare plans and specifications for this work~ the one to be employed that could furnish the plans the quickest. Commissioner George moved that the following ordinanc~ be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner S%ufflebeme and carried unanimously: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ TEXAS~ DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF PORTIONS OF TURTLE CREEK BOULEVARD AND VILLANOVA DRIVE; DEFINING THE PORTION OF SAID grREETS 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 AND FILE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the following ordinance be adopted; motion was secondedby Commissioner George and carried unanimously: 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 NORTHWEST PARKWAY (ALSO KNOWN AS TEXAS HIGHWAY LOOP 12); DEFINING /HE PORTION OF SAID STREET AS A SEPARATE DISTRICT;DECLARING THE PURPOSE TO ASSESS PART OF THE COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS AGAINST /HE ABUTTING PROPERTY AND OWNERS THEREOF; FOR THE PURPOSE OF COOPERATING WITH THE TEXAS HIGHWAY DEPART- MENT~ AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. Chief Keene requested permission that he and Captain Churchman be authorized to attend the Texas Police Association convention in Wichita Falls~ Texas~ 3une 9 and 10. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the City pay expenses in connection with our representation to this convention. Motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. There being no further business~ the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 16TH DAY OF 3UNE, A. D. 1952. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUMi 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, JULY 16~ 1952~ AT ?:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, June 16, 1952, at 7:30 P. M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee~ Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner Wylie $tufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Woody Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, City Auditor James E. Brown, Assistant City Engineer Sam H. $pradlin and City Engineer Jack B. Kirven. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 P. M., and stated the first business to be considered would be the continuing of a public hearing relative to the paving of the alley between Amherst and Stanford Streets extending from Airline Road to Hillcrest Avenue~ known as District No. 310. Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Wilson of 3212 Amherst Street, again appeared and entered a protest. contending that he understood the checks were to have been returned following the advertised public hearing which was held June 2, 1952, in that 75% of the property owners had not offered their checks. It was explained to Mr. Wilson~ that since the date of the June 2 hearing, several of the property owners in this Block F, University Heights No. 1 Addition, had issued their checks representing their pro rata par% of the paving, or had expressed their desire either verbally or by letter that the alley be paved, thus making the majority of the property owners in favor of having the alley paved to be 80.8%. Whereupon, Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the hearing be closed and that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK F, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS NO. 1 ADDITION IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS~ FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST THE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. This motion was seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously. 218. The Commission then entered into further discussion relative to petition which had been presented to them June 2, 1952, said petition bearing 100 signatures requesting the City to install a traffic signal light at the corner of Milton and Hillcrest. Mr. A. W. Foscue, Jr. of 3300 Milton; Mr. and Mrs. W. Taft Wilson of 3336 Milton; ~ir. and Nbrs. Robert B. Webb of 3328 Milton, all appeared on behalf of this petition. The Commission complimented very highly the presentation of the petition, and advised that funds had not been allocated in the current budget in an amount sufficient to install a traffic signal light at this particular intersection. It was recommended in lieu of a traffic signal light at this time that stop signs be installed on Hillcrest Avenue at Milton to stop traffic moving north and south, making this intersection a four way stop; and further that if these stop signs on Hillcrest at Milton did not prove satisfactory then the people were invited to return the latter part of September and make their wishes known so that the Commission could reconsider the petition if necessary. These people were in accord with this recommendation and thanked the Commission for their consideration Of their petition. Whereupon Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the following ordinance be adopted, this motion was seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COmmISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING NORTH AND SOUTH ON HILLCREST AVENUE TO A FULL S'fOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSECTION OF MILTON AVENUE AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. A public hearin9 was then held in connection with the pavin9 of the alley between Lovers Lane and Amherst Street extending from D~ckens Avenue to Hillcrest Avenue, known as District No. 311. No one appeared to protest the proposed improve- ment, whereupon Commissioner George moved that the following ordinance be adopted, this motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously: ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK D, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS NO. 1 ADDITION IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST THE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSlV~NTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF, AND DECLARING AN ENERGENCY. The City Engineer was requested to read the Minutes of %he recessed Zoning Commission held June 4, 1952, in which the Zoning Commission made certain recommendations as result of an advertised public hearing held by the Zoning Commission May 20, 1952. Said hearing was for the purpose of giving consideration to the proposition %hat the following described property be rezoned and reclassified: The South 1/2 of Blocks 1, 2 and 3, all of Blocks 4 and 5, and the North 1/2 of Blocks 6 and 7, East University Place Addition. The Zoning Commission recommended that the property under consideration at the may 20th hearing be rezoned as follows: 1. The North 1/2 of Block 6, East University Place Addition shouJd be reclassified as "B" - Single Family Dwelling District. 2. Ail of Block 4 and the South 1/2 of Block 1, East University Place Addition, should be reclassified as "C" - Two Family Dwelling District. · 3. The South 1/2 of Blocks 2 and 3, all of Block 5~ and the North 1/2 of Block 7, all in East University Place Addition should remain classified as "D" - Apartment District. In addition to the above, the Zoning Commission made further recommendations for other properties not included in the Legal Advertisement for that public hearing of May 20, 1952, being that the zoning be changed from its present classification to a "B" Single Family Dwelling on the following described property: The South 1/2 of Block 6, and the North 1/2 of Block 8, East University Place Addition, and all land fronting on Yale Boulevard from Airline Road east to Central Expressway. With the completion of the reading of these minutes, Mr. W. W. Caruth, Jr. appeared and stated that the portion of the June 4th Minutes reading: "The present owner of the property under option to Southern Methodist University was of the opinion that the type of zoning of such property was immaterial."; was erroneous, 220 as the property in question, is under a 90 day option to Southern Methodist University, which began May 1, 1952, and if Southern Methodist University did not elect to take up the option at the end of the 90 day period, Mr-. Caruth, President of the Park Cities Corporation, oWners of the property in questi°n, would not be in favor of a change in th% zoning classification. After a thorough discussion, it was the unanimous opinion of the City Commission that before the City Commission take any action relative to the zoning Commission's recommendation of June 4, as to' the rezoning of the South 1/2 of Block 1, 2 and 3, all of Block 4 and 5, and the North 1/2 of Blocks 6 and 7, East University Place Addition, that the Zoning Commission hold another public hearing relative to the rezoning and reclassification of the South 1/2 of Block 6, and the North 1/2 of Block 8, East University Place Addition, and all land fronting on Yale Boulevard from Airline Road east to Central Expressway, and make further recommendation to the city Commission for the entire area in question, at which time the City Commission would set a date for the holding of a public hearing if changes in the present zoning are to be made. The following resolution was presented: P~SOLUTION ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS ON CERTAIN ALLB~f$ IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS DISTRICTS NO. 307 AND NO. 308. Commissioner George moved the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Commissioner $tufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION ORDERING PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS DUE W. S. CRAWFORD COMPANY FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN CERTAIN ALLEYS BEING KNOWN AS DISTRICTS NO. 307 AND NO. 308, AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF CERTAIN CERTIFICATES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously. The City Engineer presented a petition requesting that the alley between Centenary and Wentwood Drives extending from Turtle Creek Boulevard to Hillcrest Avenue, be paved with concrete. 86.3% of the property owners attached their checks requesting that the alley be paved. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the following ordinance be adopted~ motion was seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimously: ORDINANC£ DS-rERMINING IH~ N~CESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PRoviding for the~improvements of an alley BLOCK 65~ UNIVERSITY HEIGHIS NO. 6 ADDITION~ APPROVING AND ADOP/ING MINIMUM WAGE SCALE CON/AINED IN SUCH SP~CIFICATIONS~ LS-flING C05rfRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENIS, MAKING APPROPRIA- /ION FOR IH~ PAYMENI OF THE CITY'S POR/ION OF THE COS/, DIRECTING THE CIIY ENGINEER IO PREPARE ESTIMATES~ AND DECLARING AN £MERGENCY. Commissioner George moved~ which motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously that the following resolution be approved: RESOLUIION APPROVING AND ADOPIING ESTIMATES OF THE COST OF IMPROVEMEN/S AND OF AMOUN/S TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVE- M~SUS ON AN ALLEY KNOWN AS DISTRICI NO. 316~ IN IHE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HEARING TO THE OWNERS OF ABU/TING PROPERTY~ AND TO ALL O/HERS INTERESTED, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NO/ICE. Mr. 3. B. Finks of 3621 Colgate Avenue~ and Mr. Melvin 3ackson of 3629 Colgate appea~ed and requested that the four sidewalk leave-outs in the 3600 and 3700 blocks on Colgate be improved by the construction of a standard sidewalk. The Commission instructed these two gentlemen to prepare a petition requesting that this work be done~ and present it to the Commission at their next regular meeting 3uly 7~ 1952. Mr. 3. A. Guinn of 3447 Asbury Avenue appeared and complained of the unsanitary condition of the paved alley at the rear of his property~ caused by the greasy drainage from the business establishments facing the 6200 block on Hillcrest Avenue. Ihe City Engineer reported that a recent investigation of the area had been made~ and suggested the means of correcting the cause of this problem. The Commission instructed the City Engineer and Chief of Police to contact the managers involved and demand that the cause be eliminated immediately~ or further legal action would be taken. 222. In addition to the above people present, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Kindred and Mr. R. P. Kincheloe and his daughter attended this meeting~ and they stated they hsd no business to take up With the Commission. Prior %o the close of the meeting~ Dr. Ray Thomasson~ the City Health Officer~ appeared and discussed the City's health program as a whole. It was brought out that the City had begun power spraying of alleys~ garbage cans, creeks~ ditches and etc. for flies and other insect control~ also that the State Health Department was holding a "Fly Control School"~ 3une 17~ 18 and 19~ at the Oak Cliff Lions Health Cen%er~ and it was reported that one of the City's employees was going to attend this school. The commission requested that a ~eport be made of all areas sprayed in the City at its next regular meeting. There being no further business at this timer the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 7TH DAY OF JULY, A. D. 1952. / CITY CLERK 22'3 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD~ MOND~Y~..JULY 7~ 1952. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, July 7~ 1952. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee~ Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were Gity Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order. A public hearing was held in connection with the paving of alleys between Amherst and Stanford Streets extending from Dickens to Hillcrest Avenues, known as District No. 312; between Daniels and Rosedale Avenues extending from Dublin to Boedeker Street, known as District No. 313; and between Centenary and Wentwood Drives extending from Turtle Creek Boulevard to Hillcrest Avenue~ known as District No. 316. No one appeared to protest the proposed improvement. Whereupon motion was duly made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stuffl~ebeme~ and carried unanimously that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING ALLEYS THROUGH BLOCK G, UNIVERSrrY HEIGHTS NO. 1 ADDITION; BLOCK 3~ BERKLEY ANNEX, BLOCK 11, wESrMINISTER PLACE ADDITION AND A PORTION OF J. T ILLEY SURVEY, AND BLOCK 567 UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS NO. 6 ADDITION~ CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ TEXAS~ FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINSI THE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE ~THEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The City Clerk presented a written application of Mr..Eugene McElvaney requesting the City of University Park to annex unoccupied land owned by him, which he recently purchased from Elbert Williams and W. H. Kindred. His attorney, Bascom Thomas, appeared and stated that the To~n of Highland Park had agureed that the land in question would be disannexed from that City as of this date (The Board of Aldermen 224 of the Town of Highland Park being in session at that time). It was through error thai the Town of Highland Park annexed the property in question, .since they were not in a position to furnish water for development, and it was the desire of the Town of Highland Park, as well as the owner, Mr. McElvaney, that the land in question.be annexed to the City of University Park. Whereupon the following ordiance was presented: AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING LAND OWNED BY EUGENE McELVANEY, BEING 1.8 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE JOHN SCURLOCK SURVEY. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented a letter dated June 24, 1952, from Paul H. Brown, Fire Insurance Commissioner, requesting that this City send its Fire Marshal to attend the Fire Marshal Section of the Texas Firemen's Training School to be held at A & M College, August 24-29, 1952. Commissioner George moved~ which motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously, that this City send its Fire Marshal~ Mr. George Wyatt, and the two regular firemen, which had heretofare been scheduled to attend the school in question; also that the City Clerk write Mr. Brown of this City's decision. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE WATER FUND A~D AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE WATER DEPARTMENT OF CERTAIN FUNDS TO THE GENERAL FUND. Commissioner George moved the resolution be approved; motion was seconded by Commissioner S%ufflebeme and carried unanimously. The Commission discussed the proposal of the Park Cities Water District No. 2 that it contract with the Federal Government for the reservation of a tract of ground abutting Grapevine Lake, said ground to be used for recreational purposes. It was the unanimous agreement that the Mayor write a letter to Mr. E. B. Germany, President of the Park Cities Wa%er Control and Improvement District No. 2~ setting out that this City will interpose no objection to the Water District entering into such agreement. /he City Clerk called to the attention of the Commission that the Zoning Commission apparently had completed the rewriting of the proposed comprehensive zoning Law. Whereupon, motion was duly made, seconded and carried unanimously that when a corrected copy of the proposed ordinance had been typed, that it be delivered %o City Attorney Dick P. Wood for his careful study and investigation. Commissioner George moved, which motion was seconded by Mayor Roy C. Coffee, put %o vote and carried~ that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE APPOIMrING WYLIE SrUFFLEBE~E AS ~YOR PRO IEM IO SERVE DURING ABSENCE OF /HE Nt~YOR. The selection of a Certified Public Accountant to make an audit of the affairs of this City as of September 30, 1952, was discussed, and motion was duly made, seconded and carried unanimously~ that the City Clerk be instructed to confer with ~r. 3ames B. Burleson, of the accounting firm of that name, and make an agreement with said firm to conduct such an audit, provided that the charges for the service to be from $1,000.00 to $1~200.00, not exceeding the latter figure; fur%her~ that the James B. Burleson Company be authorized to proceed with this work at any time convenient to them. There being no further business at this time, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED/HIS THE 21S/ DAY OF JULY~ A. D. 1952. ~ity Clerk 226 MINUTES OF THE REGUIJ~R ~EE/ING OF THE BOARD OF CO~IS$IONER$ OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ HELD IN THE CIIY HALL AUDI- TORIUM~ 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD~'MONDAY, JULY 21~ 1952~ AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday~ July 21~ 1952. The following members were present: Mayor Pro Tem Wylie Stufflebeme and Commissioner W. E. George. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood~ Chief of Police and Fire Department Forrest E. Keene~ Assistant City Engineer Sam H. Spradlin~ Deputy Tax Assessor and Collector 3. D. Woodard and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Mayor Pro Tem Stufflebeme called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 P. There were no others present in the auditorium~ consequently no guests were to be in%reduced and no new business. The City Clerk presented blue prints~ plans and specifications for the improvement of Turtle Creek Boulevard from the alley north of Wentwood Drive to Northwes{ Parkways' and ~illanova Drive from Baltimore Drive east to Hillcrest Avenue. After reviewing same~ motion was duly made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the followin9 resolution be approved: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF CO~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ TEXAS~ APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE IMPROVE~J~NT OF A PORTION OF TURTLE CREEK BOULEVARD AND VILLANOVA DRIVE~ DESIGNATED AS DISTRICT NO. 314~ IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ TEXAS. The City Clerk then presented Certificate of Credit to Tax Roll No. 479 cancelling from the tax rolls taxes in the sum of $796.54~ assessed against Southern Methodist University on property located in Sorority Place Addition. Southern Methodist University bad requested that these taxes be cancelled~ setting out that the property in question was used exclusively for educational purposes and is exempt from all forms of ad valorem taxes. Motion was duly made by Commissioner 227 George, seconded by Mayor Pro Iem Stufflebeme and carried unanimously~ %hat the properties described in Tax Certificate No. 479 be removed from the tax rolls of _ this City. Mr. A, B. Swank~ 3r.~ Architect~ representing his client~ H. Cook~ appeared before the City Commission and requested the City to either sell or grant an easement to the /exas and New Orleans Railroad~ a strip of land approximately 10 feet wide and 50 feet in depth located at the northeast corner of Fondren Drive ~,~, and the Iexas and New Orleans Railroad. Mr. Swank presented maps and drawings .-~ showing why this request was made. Ihe members of the Commission explained to ~ ~lr. Swank that the City did not possess any surplus land in this area~ and further that if the request was granted considerable expense and quite a hardship would be experienced by this City. Mr. Melvin 3ackson of 3629 Colgate Avenue appeared before the Commission and presented a petition bearing 16 signatures requesting the City Commission to pass an ordinance or take any other appropriate action to secure sidewalks on Colgate Avenue abutting vacant lots in the 3600~ 3700 and 3800 blocks of said street. Commi- ssioner George moved that the City Commission determine %he necessity for improving Colgate Avenue by ordering the construction of sidewalks abutting vacant lots in the 3600~ 3700 and 3800 blocks~ further that the City Clerk be instructed to contact the owners of all such vacant l'ots~ advising them of the action of the City Commission and endeavor %0 obtain their friendly cooperation in this matter~ and in the event such cooperation cannot be obtained~ that the City Attorney prepare proper ordinances %o be passed · pursuant to the Sta%u%es~ assessing property for its pro rata part of the cost of such improvement. /his motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. Mayor Pro /em Stufflebeme discussed with the City Clerk the inefficiency of radio reception from our patrol cars~ and instructed that Mr. Ihomas Carter of the Carter Engineering Company~ be contacted and urged to keep our two way radio equipment 228 in better repair, otherwise it will be necessary that consideration be given to cancelling our present contract for radio maintenance with said company. There being no further business at this time~ motion was duly made, seconded and carried unanimously that the meeting recess unt'il 7:30 P. M., Monday, July 28, 1952, at which time the Commission will receive sealed bids in connection with the resurfacing of Hillcrest Avenue from University Boulevard to the south City limits. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 28TH DAY OF JULY, A. D. 1952. MINUTES OF A RECESSED MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, JULY 28, 1952, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of %he City of University Park met in recessed session, Monday, July 28, 1952, at 7:30 P. M. The following members were present: Mayor Pro Tem Wylie $tufflebeme and Commissioner Walter E. George. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Assistant City Engineer Sam $pradlin and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Mayor Pro Tem $tufflebeme called the meeting to order, and stated that the purpose of the me~ting was to receive sealed bids in connection with the resurfaci~ of Hill'Gres% AvenUe from University Boulevard to the South City Limits, and the opening of sealed bids for reinforced concrete pipe to be used in connection with the Cleburne Storm Sewer and the extending of a storm sewer at Amherst and Dublin. Mr. J. W. Porter of 3604 Hanover, who is Vice President of Gilford Hill Pipe Company appeared in behalf of his company. Their proposal being to sell the City the desired materials at a total price of $8,051.05. A proposal was also submitted by Dolch Concrete Pipe Company in the amount of $8,051.82. Both companies offered a 5% discount for cash payment within ten days from date of invoice. After studying the bids'carefully, the Commission decided to take the matter under advisement. Bids were then opened in connection with the resurfacing of Hillcrest. The Texas Bi%ulithic Company proposed to furnish all materials and do all work for a total consideration of $17,910.00. 230 The Uvalde Construction Company proposed to do all work, furnish all materials~ labor and etc. for a total consideration of $16~337.50,' These proposals were based on unit cost and on estimated quantities furnished by our City Engineer. The proposal of Uvalde Construction Company was $1~572.00 less than that submitted by the Iexas Bi~u!ithic Company. Motion was duly made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the City Clerk write the Uvalde Construction Company~ accepting their proposal and urging that they begin work as quickly as possible. Mr. W. W. Caruth appeared and requested the City Commission to assume' the responsibility of the 14 overhead lights recently installed between the store buildings and Mockingbird Lane. After a thorough discussion~ ~[r. Caruth agreed to dedicate to the City a strip of ground 10 feet in width from Airline Road east to Dublin Street~ in the center of which the lights in question are located. He further agreed to enter into a contract with the City of University Park~ that effective as of August 1~ 1952~ he would pay the City a cash sum of $300.00~ and a similar amount on August 1 of each year for the next five years~ for and in consideration of the City assuming ~financial responsbility of the operation and maintenance of these lights. The City Attorney~ Dick P. Wood, was requested to prepare the dedication to be signed by ~[r. Caruth~ as President of the Park Cities Corporation~ who owns the land. The City Clerk was authorized to advise the officials of the Dallas Power and Light of the arrangement agreed upon with Mr. Caruth. Commissioner George moved that all of the above things be done and approved. Motion was seconded by Mayor P~o Tem Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously. 231, There being no fur%her business a~ this %ime~ %he meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 4TH DAY OF AUGUSr~ A. D. 1952. ATTEST: 232 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COt~f~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, AUGUST 4~ 1952, AT 7:30 P. M. The 4~oard of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday~ August 4, '1952. The following members were present: Mayor Pro Tam Wylie Stufflebeme and Commissioner W. E. George. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood~Chief of Police and Fire Departments Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer Jack B. Ki~ven and'City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. .~ ~ Mayor Pro Tam Stufflebeme called the mae%in9 to order promptly ~t 7~30 P.M.~ and recognized Mr. and. Mrs. Joe P. Harris of 3316 Rosedale Avenue. They explained to the Commission it was their feeling that one-way traffic should be discontinued on Rosedale from Hillcrest Avenue to Airline Road, and that the ordinance should be repealed levin9 the street free for traffic to move in each direction. After discussin9 the matter at considerable length, Mr. Harris was told that the Commission would take his request under advisement, and the Chief of Police was requested to make careful check of traffic conditions in the early part of September, and to report to the Commission his findings at its regula~ meeting on September 15~ 1952. The following resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS ON CERTAIN ALLEYS IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS DISTRICTS NO. 309, NO. 310 AND NO. 311. Commissioner George moved the resolution be approved~ motion was seconded by Mayor pro tam Stufflebeme, and carried unanimously. The followin9 resolution was presented: RESOLUTION ORDERING PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS DUE W. S. CRAWFORD COMPANY FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN CERTAIN ALLEYS BEING KNOWN AS DISTRICTS NO. 309, 310 AND 311, AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF CERTAIN CERTIFICATES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT. Commissioner George moved that the Resolution be approved~ motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimouslY. The City Clerk discussed with the Commission the proposal of Dolch Concrete Pipe Company and of Gilford Hill Pipe Company~ which were presented to the City Commissioner on July 28~ 1952. It was pointed out that Gilford Hill Company could not furnish the pipe prior to six to eight weeks from date of proposal~ and that Mr. Colch had considerable Ripe on hand that could be delivered in~ned~'ately~ and that he would endeavor to furnish the larger size pipe as rapidly as the,"City required same. ' In view of the fact that the Dolch Concrete Pipe proposal of $8~051.82 was only $.77~ more than the Gilford Hill proposal~ and that said Dolch concrete Pipe Company was in a position to furnish immediate deliveries on a large portion of the pipe required~ and promised cooperation on the remainder~ it was the unanimous decision of the City Commission that the City Clerk be authorized to notify Mr. Louis Dolch~ President of the company~ that we would secure our requirements from his company. /he City Clerk presented a letter from R. S. Craig complaining relative to the fact that the alley in the 3600 and 3700 block between Colgate and Caruth was unpaved~ and that he felt same should be paved prior to him being forced to construct a sidewalk in front of Lot 11~ Block 38~ University Heights Addition. /he City Clerk was instructed to contact Mr. Melvin Jackson of 3629 Colgate~ and endeavor to secure ~L~. Jackson's assistance in getting the alley paved. /he City Clerk presented a letter from Alfred Swackhammer of Law~on~ Oklahoma~ requesting the City to pay him $28.52~ being the cost of repairing his car which was damaged by one of our garbage trucks driven by Brice West. Motion was duly made~ seconded and passed unanimously that the claim be referred to the City Attorney With instructions and authority to handle in a manner he thought best. 234 There being no fur%her business a% %his timer %he meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 18TH DAY OF AUGUST~ A. D. 1952. 235 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM~ 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD~ MONDAY~ AUGUST 18~ 1952~ AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday~ AUgus~ 18~t~1952~ at 7:30 P. M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee~ Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Engineer Jack B. Kirven~ Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene~ Corporation Judge Gene Lary~ and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. '' The Mayor called the meeting to order~ and Mr. R. P. Kincheloe of 3320 Colgate appeared before the Board~ and stated he felt additional space should be created in the fence at the swimming pool~ so that patrons of the pool could place towels~ robes~ cameras and other personal items in a rack~ so that the items could be picked up after they had entered the pool. Said rack to be placed far enough away from the pools so that the articles in question sould not get wet. He stated the present rack is so near the pools that frequently items placed therein become moistened with spray from the pools. M~. Kincheloe also requested that an entrance to the pool be provided~ whereby a person would not have to 9o through the showers unless they desired to do so. Commissioner Stufflebeme explained to Mr. Kincheloe that there was a control valve at the cashier's desk~ and that the cashier would 91adly cooperate with any patrol requesting that the shower be cut off~ and that a person in street clothes could 9o safely through the regular entrance to the pool with the showers cut off by the cashier. Mr. Kincheloe was told that consideration would be given to his request that additional racks be installed in the fence a greater distance from the pools than the location of the present racks. The Mayor then announced that pursuant to legal advertisement appearing in the Official Publication~ July 31~ August 7 and August 14~ 1952~ sealed bids were received in connection with the paving of Villanova Drive from Hillcrest west to 236 Baltimore Drive, and Turtle Creek Boulevard from Northwest Parkway south to the alley north of Wentwood Drive. Bids received and opened were as follows: Austin Paving Company Uvalde Construction Company Texas Bitulithic Company W. S. Crawford Company $ 44,478.24 40,528.99 40,400.28 35,839.55 Commissioner George stated that it was apparent that the bid of W. S. Crawford Company of $35,839.55 was the best bid; and he moved that such bid be accepted and that the following ordinance be adopted, further that prior to the Mayor and City Clerk executing contract with W. S. Crawford Company that the City Engineer and the Mayor be requested to carefully check the proposal to see that it complied in every respect to the legal notice, and that there were no clerical errors in said proposal: ORDINANCE LETTING CONTRACT FOR IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF TURTLE CREEK AND VILLANOVA DRIVE, DESIGNATED AS DISTRICT NO. 314, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF SUCH CONTRACT, ~AKING APPROPRIATION TO PAY THE INDEBTEDNESS INCURRED BY SUCH CONTRACT; DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE ESTIMATES AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The above motion was seconded by Con~nissioner $tufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS AND OF /~OUNT$ TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVE- MENT$ AND OF A~OUNT$ TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVEMENTS ON A PORTION OF TURTLE CREEK BOULEVARD AND VILLANOVA DRIVE, KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 314, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING TO THE OWNERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND OTHERS INTERESTED, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE. Commissioner $tufflebeme moved which motion was seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and ~arried unanimously that the above resolution be approved. 237 The City Clerk presented a resolution adopted by the members of the Board of Equalization passed and approved the 5th day of August, 1952, whereupon the following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF CO~I$SIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING THE GENERAL ROLLS OF THE CITY CLERK AS EX-OFFICIO TAX ASSESSOR AND TAX COLLECTOR OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1952. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved, which motion was seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the above resolution be approved. Motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, and carried unanimously that the following resolution be approved: RESOLUTION ACCEPIING IMPROVEMENTS ON CERTAIN ALLEYS IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, AND KNOWN AS DISTRICTS NO. 312, 313 AND 316. Motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously that the following resolution be approved: RESOLUTION ORDERING PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS DUE W. S. CRAWFORD COMPANY FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN CERTAIN ALLEYS BEING KNOWN AS DISTRICTS NO. 312, 313 AND 316, AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF CERTAIN CERTIFICATES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT. Mr. Jack Ward of 3624 Colgate Avenue appeared and inquired relative to what progress, if any, the City was makin9 toward obtaining sidewalks in front of vacant lots in the 3600, 3700 and 3800 blocks Colgate Avenue. Mr. Ward was advised that the City was making an effort to also get the alley at the rear of the 3600 and 3700 block Colgate north of Caruth Boulevard paved with concrete, and it was anticipated that a part, if not all of the walks would be installed in the not too distant future. Chief of Police Keene appeared before the City Commission and stated that he would like to attend the National Convention of Po£ice'Chiefs', :whiCh will" be held in Los Angeles, California, September 21-25 inclusive. After discussin9 238: the matter~ Commissioner George moved %hat a cash sum of $250.00 be advanced Chief Keene for the purpose of attending this Convention~ it being the understanding that his transportation would be paid out of said sum of money. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. Chief Keene stated that he had received several requests for stop signs on the east and west side of Airline Road a%'~the Purdue intersection. /he City Clerk pointed out that there was an ordinance of record authorizing stop signs on the east and west side of Airline Road a% this intersection~ and he was authorized to have same reinstalled. Commissioner Stufflebeme requested the City Clerk to issue work-order to the Park Department to clean up the vacant lot on Lovers Lane just north of Snider Plaza. This lot is covered with grass and other debris~ and should be cleaned thoroughly and a bill sent to the owner for the cost thereof. The City Clerk was instructed to check with the City Engineer and make provision for the advertisement of bids for street traffic lights to be installed on Hillcres% Avenue at the intersections of University Boulevard, McFarlin Boulevard and Granada Avenue. There being no further business~ the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 2ND DAY OF SEPIE~BER~ A. D. 1952. 239 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR M~ETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM~ 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, TUESDAY, SEPYEMBER 2, 1952, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regulsr session Tuesday, September 2, 1952. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 P. M. The only guest was Mr. Charles Shields, P~esident of the Park Cities News. The City Clerk presented a petition requesting that the alley be paved between Southwestern Boulevard and Greenbrier Drive, extending from Boedeker west to Durham Street. Commissioner George moved, which motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously, th t the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENIS OF AN ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK 2/5450, CARUTH HILLS NO. 9 ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF DALLAS, AND BLOCK 2, CARUTH HILLS ADDITION IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, APPROVING AND ADOPfING MINIMUM WAGE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH SPECIFICATIONS, LETTING CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS, MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S PORTION OF IHE COS/, DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE ESTIMATES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved, which motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carrie~ unanimously, that the following resolution be approved: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOFTING ESTIMATES OF THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS AND OF AMOUN/S TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVEMENTS ON AN ALLEY KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 317, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING TO THE OWNERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND TO ALL OTHERS INTERESTED, AND DIREC/ING THE CIIY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE. 240 The City Clerk presented statement from Powell and Powell, in the sum of $1~792.06 for services rendered in making plans and specifications for the paving of a portion of Villanova Drive and Turtle Creek Boulevard~ known as District No. 314. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the Mayor and City Clerk be instructed to pay this account, motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The City Clerk discussed with the Commission the desirability of acquiring two additional 2 ton garbage trucks equipped with 15 cubic yard bodies. The Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for both trucks and garbage bodies~ said bids to be received at the next Commission meeting September 15~ 1952. The budget for the year 1952-53 was discussed~ and Commissioner George moved~ which motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously that the following resolution be approved: RESOLUTION ORDERING A H~ARING ON THE BUDGST OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCIOBER 1~ 1952~ AND ENDING SEP/EMBER 30~ 1953. The City Cle~kd~scussed with the Commission the cancelling of the liability policy at the swimming pool as of September 9~ 1952~ pointing out that the policy was rendered May 29~ 1952~ and that the policy will have been in force 104 days~ and that the premium for that period will be only 39% of the annual premium. It was the feeling of the City Attorney and the City Commission that since the pool is under fence and all gates are kept locked, there was no necessity for keeping the policy in effect~ except during the time the pool was in use. Corr~nissioner Stufflebeme moved, which motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously~ that the following Resolution be approved~ RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF LNIVER$ITY PARK ORDERING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE FOR APPLICATION OF DEPOSITORY. The City Clerk then presented a petition signed by 18 home owners requesting that a street light be installed at the intersection of Turtle Creek Boulevard and Hanover Street, whereupon Commissioner George moved~ which motion was seconded that the following resolution be approved: R~SOLUIION OF IHE BOARD OF CO~IS$IONERS OF TH~ CIIY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AUIHORIZING THE PLACING, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF A STREET LIGHT AT THE CORNER OF TURTLE CREEK BOULEVARD AND HANOVER STREET. Mayor Coffee inquired relative to the progress being made in connection with the installation of sidewalks in the 3600, 3700 and 3800 blocks Colgate Avenue. The City Clerk was instructed to contact all the owners of the vacant lots again and tell them that unless contracts have been awarded for the construction of sidewalks prior to September 15, 1952, that an ordinance would be adopted determining the necessity and ordering the improvement. The City Engineer discussed with the Commission at considerable length the cost for the installation of new traffic signal lights on Hillcrest Avenue. It appeared to be the unanimous decision of %he Commission that the signal at Daniels and University would suffice for the present, but that the City Engineer should proceed to prepare plans and specifications for new lights at the intersections of University Boulevard, McFarlin Boulevard, Asbury and The Commission then discussed whether parking should be parallel or angle parking on the east side of Hillcrest Avenue from Potomac Avenue north to Daniels Avenue. It appeared to be the unanimous feeling that the following pattern should be followed temporarily: Parallel parking from Potomac Avenue to Roberts Parkway - No parkin9 at anu time from Roberts Parkway to McFarlin Boulevard - Angle Parking from McFarlin Boulevard to the vicinity of Haynie Avenue - also that a fire lane should be created on the east side of Hillcrest Avenue from the alley north of Daniels to Rosedale Avenue. Motion was duly made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously that the following ordinance be adopted: 242 ORDINANCE OF THE 'BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, CREATING A FIRE LANE ON THE EAST SIDE OF' HILLCREST AVENUE FROM ROBERTS PARKWAY NORTH IO MSFARLIN BOULEVARD, AND ON IHE EAST' SIDE OF HILLCREST AVENUE FROM IHE ALLEY'NOR/H OF DANIELS AVENUE NORTH TO ROSEDALE AVENUE, PROHIBITING THE PARKING OF ANY VEHICLE ALONG SAID FIRE LANES AY ANY TIME AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. The Commission discussed markin9 Hillcrest Avenue so that traffic problems will be diminished to the minimum, and the City Clerk assured them that such work would be done prior to the time Southern Methodist University's Fall semester begins. There being no further business at this time, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE .15TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, A. D. 1952. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF /HE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY~ 'SEPTHMBER 15, 1952, AT 7:30 P. M. /he Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, September 15, 1952. The following ~embers were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner W. E. George, Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Chief of Police Forrest E.. Keene, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The following employees were present: C. F. 3ohanning, Sam Spradlin, H. L. Sullivan and W. ~. West. The Mayor called the meeting to order and stated if anyone desired to take up any new business with the Commission they should come forward at this time, where- upon Mr. 3~i'm Kuydendal~.appeared and discussed with the Commission the construction of sidewalks from the street to the building in Goat Park, and the redecorating of said building, which is now being used for Cub and Boy Scout meetings. The City Clerk was instructed to call Mr. Joe Lambert and discuss with him particularly the item of sidewalks. A public hearing was then held in connection with the improvement of a portion of Turtle Creek Boulevard and Villanova Drive, known as District No. 314. Mr. Fowler Roberts, attorney for H. ~. Yarbrough, owner of all the land abutting the streets to be improved, appeared and protested the amount of the assessment, pointing out that in his opinion his client should not be assessed for the cost of the 48" surface drain system to be put underground for a distance of approximately 484 feet. Mr. Roberts stated that he felt the City was in error and lacked authority under the present proceedings to levy an assessment as proposed. The legality of the proposed assessment was discussed with the City Attorney, and eventually the hearing was continued until October 6, 1952, at 7:30 P. M., for the purpose of giving the City Attorney an opportunity to make a further study of the legality of the proposed assessment. 244 Bids were then opened in connection with the selection of a depository of the City's funds for the period ending 3uly 31~ 1953. It was apparent that the proposal of the Hillcrest State Bank was the best proposal submitted~ whereupon motion was duly made by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by Commissioner George and carried'unanimously that the following resolution be approved: A R£SOLUTION .OF TH£ BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ I~XAS~ DESIGNATING THE HILLCREST STATE BANK AS DEPOSITORY FOR THE YEAR ENDING 3ULY 31~ 1953. Proposals were then opened in connection with the advertisement that this City would purchase two 2 Ton trucks to be used in the Garbage Department. Total bid of Ed Maher~ Inc. - $4~033.92, as compared to the bid of International Harvester Company of $3~984.04. In view of the fact that the City now has five 2 Ton Inter- national Trucks in service which have given satisfactory performance~ and the further fact that the bid of said company was lower than any other bid~ a motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Co~missioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously that the City Clerk be authorized to execute purchase order in favor of the Internation- al Harvester Company for the two (2) trucks in question. Bids were then opened in connection with the purchase of two 15 cubic yard bodies to be used by the Garbage Department upon the trucks described above. Pak-Mor Manufacturing Company of San Antonio submitted written proposal to furnish the two units~ including mounting upon the trucks~ for a total of $6~700.00. Commissioner George moved that the proposal be accepted~ and that the City Clerk be authorized to issue purchase order to Pak-Mor Manufacturing Company for the merchandise in question. /his motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. ~ealed proposals were then opened in connection with the purchase of a concrete mixer~ Model ilS, to be installed on a concrete platform at the City's warehouse. The following bids were submitted: Berry Bros. Machinery Co. - "Gilson" Bartholow Machinery Co. - "Koehring" Browning-Ferris Machinery Co. - "3aeger" Ross Machinery Co. - "CM" Conley-Lott-Nichols Machinery - "Rex" North Texas Equipment & Supply Co. - "Smith" $ 1,420.00 1,597.00 1,655.00 .1,753.46 1,880.00 2,000.00 Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the bids be referred to the City Engineer and Purchasing Agent W. E. West for careful tabulation~ and that they report to the Mayor and City Clerk their recommendation, and that purchase order then be issued to the company offering in the opinion of the Mayor the best merchandise for the lowest price. The City Clerk presented a petition bearing 47 signatures requesting that stop signs be placed on Armstrong Parkway at either Stanhope or Windsors Avenues. It was the recommendation of the Chief of Police that stop signs be placed on Armstrong Parkway at its intersection of Stanhope Avenue~ also that stop signs stopping north and south traffic on Lomo Alto Drive at the intersection of $tanhope Avenue, whereupon motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously that the two following ordinances be adopted: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF CO~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS IO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING NORTH AND SOIFrH ON ARMSTRONG PARKWAY TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PRCCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSECTION OF STANHOPE AVENUE AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF CO~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING NORTH AND SOUTH ON LOMO ALTO DRIVE TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSECTION OF STANHOPE AVENUE, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. A public hearing was then held in connection with the budget for the year October 1, 1952, and ending September 30, 1953. Remarks relative to the City's financial condition were mad~ by Mayor Coffee~ Commissioner George and Commissioner 246 Stufflebeme. It was pointed out that in the year 1950, being the year these gentlemen took office in April, that on September 30, the City had an overdraft of approximately $100,000.00, that September 30, 1951, this overdraft had been over- come and the City had a credit balance of approximately $7,000.00, and that it was anticipated that the present year ending September 30, 1952, would be completed with a cash balance in the bank of approximately $100,000.00. A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner. $tuffldbeme and carried unanimously that the following ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE ADOFfING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING ~CTOBER 1, 1952, AND ENDING SEPIEMBER 30~ 1953, AND AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES AS SET OUT IN SAID BUDGET. Commissioner $tufflebeme moved, which motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously that the following ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, LEWING THE AD VALOR~B~ TAX OF SAID CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK FOR THE YEAR 1952, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF CURRENT EXPENSES OF SAID CITY AND THE 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 1952 SHALL BECOME DUE~ FIXING THE TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME DELINQUENT~ PROVIDING FOR PENALTY AND INTEREST~ AND PROVIDING FOR SPLrr PAY- MENTS, AND REPEALING ALL TAX ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Commissioner George moved, which motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously that the following resolution be approved: RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING WATER WORKS FUNDS FROM NET REVENUE AND SETTING ASIDE FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO PAY IN FULL THE AMOUNTS NEEDED FOR THE SINKING FUND AND INTEREST FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING CC/OBER 1, 1952, ON WATER WORKS BONDS AND WARRANTS. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved which motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR IHE IMPROVFJ~EN/S OF AN ALLEY, BLOCK 27, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS NO. 4 ADDITION~ APPROVING AND ADOPIING MINIMUM WAGE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH SPECIFICATIONS~ LETTING CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS, MAKING APPROPRIA- /ION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST, DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE ESTIMATES~ AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Commissioner George moved~ which motion was seconded by Commissioner $tufflebeme and carried unanimously~ that the following resolution be approved: RESOLUIION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF /HE COST OF IMPROV~ENTS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVE- MENTS ON AN ALLEY KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 318 IN /HE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ TEXAS~ FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING TO THE OWNERS OF ABUITING PROPERTY~ AND TO ALL OTHERS INTERESTED, AND DIRECTING THE CI/Y CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE. The City Clerk presented statement from Uvalde Construction Company in the amount of $13~433.40~ being for material and labor in connection with the resurfacing of Hillcrest Avenue from University Boulevard south to Potomac Avenue. It was the feeling that the traffic stripes were not satisfactory~ and that the company should not expect payment in the amount of $794.70 for these stripes until same had been placed in a more satisfactory condition. Motion was then made~ seconded and carried unanimously that check be forwarded to the Uvalde Construction Company in the amount of $12~638.70~ with the request that said company immediately undertake to redo the traffic lines in a manner that would be acceptable. The City Clerk reported to the Commission that of the four vacant lots in the 3600~ 3700 and 3800 blocks of Colgate Avenue without sidewalks~ two of the owners have reported that contracts have been awarded for the construction Of the walks~ and that the other two owners had not been contacted because of their absence from the City. The commission requested the City Clerk to continue his efforts to obtain these walks~ and to do sod if possible~ without the necessity of the City Commission ordering the improvement. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved~ which motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously~ that the following resolution be approved: 248 RESOLUIION A~ENDING THE BUDGET, APPROVING ALL EXPENDITURES ~DE AND TO BE ~ADE DURING THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OC/OBER 1~ 1951~ AND ENDING SEPIFJMBER 30~ 1952~ AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF CREDIT BALANCES IO ACCOUNTS WHERE EXPENDITURES HAVE BEEN IN EXCESS OF DUBGET ESTIMATES, AND ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCES TO ACCOUNTS WHERE SUCH FUNDS ARE NEEDED. The dips existing on Baltimore Drive where other streets intersects said street were discussed~ and at the suggestion of the Chief of Police~ the City Clerk was instructed to purchase standard highway signs With the word "dip" thereon~ and said signs be installed on each side of Centenary Drive at its intersection of Baltimore Drive. Mr. Eugene McElvaney and his attorney~ H. Bascom Thomas~ appeared~ and presented an amended dedication in connection with a tract of ground previously purchased by this City from the Highland Park Presbyterian Church. After due consideration~ a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously~ that the Mayor and City Clerk be in- structed to execute the proposed amended dedication~ and that same be placed of record. The following ordinance was then introduced: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AMENDING THE RESIRICTION$ ON A PART OF TRACT FOUR OF HIGHLAND PARK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AND CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK SUBDIVISION OF A 9.75 ACRE TRACI OUr OF THE 30HN SCURLOCK SURVEY Si-fUATED IN UNIVERSITY PARK~ TEXAS. Commissioner George moved~ motion being seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme that the above o~dinance be adopted. There being no further business at this timer the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 6TH DAY OF CGTOBER, A. D. 1952. CITY CLERK MINUTES OF A RECESSED MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COIVlMISSIONERS HELD iN THE CITY OF UNIVERSTrY PARK, MONDAY, SEPTF_.hIBER 22, 1952, AT 7:00 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in recessed session Monday, September 22, 1952, at 7:00 P. M. The Following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner Wi/lie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Health Officer Dr. Ray Thomasson, City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Ktrven and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Commission discussed with Dr. Ihomasson at considerable length the problem of sanitary inspection. Dr. Thomasson recommended the employment of a Mr. 3oe Brown, Jr., a law student of Southern Methodist University, who h~s heretofore had considerable experience in the field of sanitary inspection under State Sanitary Engineer Red Suttle. Dr. Thomasson stated that Mr. Brown had agreed to serve the City at a salary of $175.00 per month and furnish his own transportation. It being understood, of course, that the work would be part time as his college schedule would permit; further that his reports and duties would be under the guidance and direction of Dr. Thomasson. After Dr. Thomasson left the meeting, a motion was duly made, seconded and carried unanimously, instructing the City Clerk to contact Dr. Thomasson and advise him of the Commission's approval of his employing Mr. Brown, with the understanding that Mr. Brown would work with the Fire Marshal on the inspections. Also the City Clerk was authorized to pay Dr. Thomasson compensation of $50.00 per month, same to be retroactive from the time of his appointment as Health Officer of this City. At about this period of the meeting, the following people appeared to discuss with the City Commission, the proposed amended Zoning Ordinance: Paul Emery, W. R. Dotson, R. L. Sullivan, T. 3. Carter, Ed Wesson, A. F. Altenau, and former City Attorney Fowler Roberts. The proposed ordinance was studied and discussed until after 11:00 P. M. At the conclusion of the discussion, Commissioner George moved, motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, and carried unanimously, that the City Clerk advertise in the Official Publication pursuant to legal requirements that a public hearing would be held at 7:30 P. M., Monday, October 20, 1952, at which time consideration would be given to the adopting of part or all of the proposed amended ordinance. There being no further business at this time, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 6TH DAY OF OCTOBER, A. D. 1952. 251 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COM}AISSIONERS OF THE CYrY OF UNIVERSi'TY PARK, HELD IN THE CYI'Y HALL AUDI- TORIUM,'3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1952, AT 7~30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, October 6, 1952, at 7~30 P. M. The following memb rs were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Assistant City Engineer Sam H. Spradlin, City Auditor James E. Brown, Superintendent of Public Works, H. L. Sullivan, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor,called the meeting to order and stated the first business to be considered would be %he continuation of a public hearing in connection with the paving of Villanova Drive from Baltimore Drive east to Hillcrest Avenue, and Iurtle Creek Boulevard from Northwest Parkway south to the alley north of Wentwood. Said. Improvement also known as District No. 314. This was a continuation of the hearing which was held September 15, 1952. At the September 15, 1952, hearing, Mr. Fowler Roberts, attorney for the property owner, H. E. Yarbrough, had appeared and protested the installation and the assessment of a 48" drain pipe paralleling the east side of Turtle Creek Boulevard from Northwest Parkway south to the alley north of Wentwood Drive. The Mayor announced that consideration had been given the protest~ and it was the decision of the Commission that this particular drain pipe and accessories objected to by Attorney Roberts, the unit cost of same as shown in the contract being $4,989.50, had been eliminated from the assessment, reducing the total bid from $35~839.55 to $30,850.05. Mr. Roberts, attorney for Mr. H. E. Yarbrough, was present, and stated that he felt the proposed adjUstment and change would be satisfactory to his client and that he would not care to enter any protest. 252 Commissioner George moved, which motion was seconded by Commissioner Stuffiebeme and carried unanimousi¥ that the foilowing ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF INIPROVING A PORTION OF TURTLE CREEK BOULEVARD AND VILLANOVA DRIVE, KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 314, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTIES ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST THE O~NERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Mayor then stated the Commission would receive new business, if any, whereupon Mr. Frant K. Tmerkel of 3468 Purdue, appeared and presented a written communication signed by Mrs. Gordon ~Vilbur, Chairman of Boys Activities, P. T. A. University Park School, in which it was pointed out that certain repairs need to be made to the wooden building in Goat Park. They' had an estimate on these repairs of $1,875.00. After discussing the problem, it was unanimously decided that copies of the communication should be furnished City Engineer Kirven and Superintendent Sullivan, and they should make recommendation to the Commission at its next regular meeting, relative to what should be done and the estimated cost to rehabilitate the building. Also the Mayor and Commissioners agreed to make a personal inspection of the building Friday, October 11, 1952. A public hearing was then held in connection with the improvement of alleys known as District No. 317 and No. 318. No one appeared to protest these improvements, whereupon motion was duly made by Commissioner Geroge, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried ur~animously, that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COS/ OF IMPROVING ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK 2/5450, CARUTH HILLS NO. 9 ADDITION, CITY OF DALLAS, AND BLOCK 2, CARLrTH HILLS ADDITION, AND Block 27, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS NO. 4 ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTIING THEREON AND AGAINST THE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLEC- TION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. City Clerk Hamman presented a petition requesting that the alley between Rosedale and Milton Streets intersecting the 2700 block, be paved. Whereupon motion w~s made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously that the following ordinance and resolution be adopted: ORDINANCE DE-rERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMEN/S OF AN ALLEY BLOCK 5, SUMMIT LAWN ADDITION, APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM WAGE SCALE CON/AINED IN SUCH SPECIFICATIONS, LETTING CON/RACT FOR SUCH IMPROVEMErffS, MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST, DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE ESTIMATES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVE- MENTS ON AN ALLEY KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 319 IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING TO THE OWNERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND TO ALL OrHER$ INTERESTED, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE Nor ICE. The Mayor presented resolution relative to the conservation of raw water. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved, motion being seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously that the following resolution be approved, and that a copy of same be furnished 3. B. Adoue, Mayor of the City of Dallas, and Elgin Crull, City Manager of Dallas~ RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGARDING THE CRITICAL RAW WATER SUPPLY. Bids were then opened in connection with the purchase of 8 cars to be used by the Police Department; and two trucks for the street department; the following is a tabulation of the proposals submitted: NAME OF COMPANY Bankston Hail Motors, Inc. Ben Griffin Auto Co. Horn Williams Motor Co. Ridout Motors, Inc. Ed Maher, Inc. CAR BIDS USED CAR TorAL BID ALLOWANCE $17,106.64 $ 7,300.00 $ 9,806.64 16,666.08 8,000.00 8,666.08 16,607.42 8,001.50 8,605.92 16,460.22 8,100.00 8,360.22 16,460.22 8,190.00 8,270.22 254 TRUCK BIDS - TWO g-TON - CAB CHASSIS NAME OF COMPANY International Harvester Co. Ben Griffin Auto Co. Bankston Hall Motors, Inc. Ridout Motors, Inc. Horn Williams Motor Co. Ed Maher, Inc. Downtown Motors 3ohnson Bros. Chevrolet Co. Fleet equipment Co. Hobbs Trailer Equipment Motor Truck Equipment CAB AND CHASSIS $ 4,288.84 4,061.08 4,170.32 3,972.36 3,975.00 3,961.88 3,821.14 3,471.80 COMPLE/E WITH BODY No bid $ 5,018.26 5,700.06 4,927.88 4,943,00 4,908.26 4,817.84 No Bid BODY AND HOISI $ 1,082.66 1,000.00 957.18 Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the City Clerk be instructed to issue purchase order to Ed Maher, Inc., the low bidder, in connection with the 8 police cars; also that in placing the order for the cars that a new type green reflector blass be purchased. It was pointed out that this new type glass could be procured for an additional $23.50 per car. /his motion was seconded by Commissioner C~orge and carried unanimously. (Purchase Order to Ed Maher, Inc., will be $8,458.22) It was apparent that the lowest and best bid in connection with the purchase of two 2 ton dump trucks was the offer submitted by 3ohnson Brothers Chevrolet Company of $3,471.80, and the Motor Iruck Equipment Corporation to sell dump bodies for a total of $957.18, or a grand total of $4,428.98. Commissioner George moved that purchase orders be issued accordingly for the purchase of trucks and dump bodies, this motion was seconded by Commissioner $tufflebeme and carried unanimously. Bids were then opened in connection with the proposed purchase of traffic signal light equipment to be installed on Hillcrest Avenue at the intersections of University Boulevard, McFarlin Boulevard, Asbury and Granada Avenues. Proposals were received from the following companies: Eagle Signal Corporation - General Electric Equipment - General Electric Supply Company - Nelson Electric Supply Co. - Westinghouse Electric Supply Company and Watson Electric Supply Co. 255 Apparently the bids were not in such condition that a comparison could be made, therefore, Commissioner StuffIebeme moved that all of the proposals be referred to the City Engineer for tabulation, and report to the Mayor, and that the City Clerk be instructed to issue purchase orders for such equipment as recommended by the City Engineer and approved by the Mayor. This motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimousiy. Mayor Coffee presented a Ietter dated October 2, i952, from E. B. Germany, President of the Dalias County Park Cities Water Controi and Improvement District No. 2, setting out that it wili be necessary that the Water District continue to receive $.I6¢ per thousand for water suppiied the City for the period October I, 1952, and ending September 30, i953. After a thorough discussion of the probIem, a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner StuffIebeme, that this City consent to the request of the Water District. This motion was carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented a Ietter from ~r. Nevelle McKinney, Manager of Skiilern's Drug Store on Snider PIaza, in which it was requested that the City consent to the placing of wires of adequate size for strength across Snider Plaza, upon which Christmas garlands and lights might be hung. After discussing the probabIe hazards accompanying such installations, Commissioner Stuffiebeme moved that the merchants on the Plaza submit to the City Engineer for his carefuI study and considera- tion proposais from any of the merchants, such proposais shouId furnish technical information reiative to height, tinsel, strength, stabiiity and other pertinent information. This motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimousIy. The ~ayor presented letter dated October 2, 1952, from H. G. WilIiams, principal of University Park EIementary SchooI, 3500 Lovers Lane. The ietter extended an invitation to the Mayor and other City Officiais to be the school's guests for assembiies of the different grades on Wednesday, October 8~ i952, from 9:00 A. M. to 10:30 A. M. It was the unanimous opinion of the members of the Governing Body that this invitation shouId be accepted. 256 Chief Keene appeared and recommended the following Fire Lanes be extended: South side of Emerson Street from the intersection of ~estchester Drive 20 feet~ West side of Westchester Drive south of Emerson extending 20 feet. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that action be taken to carry out the Police Chief's recommendation, this motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. There being no further business at this time~ the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 20TH DAY OF OCTOBER, A. D. 1952. MINUTES OF A RECESSED MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE cI'rY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE ~AYOR'S OFFICE, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1952, AT 3:00 P. M. 25?: The Board of Commissioners met in recessed session at 3:00 P. M., in the Mayor's Office, Thursday, October 16, 1952, and the following were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner W. E. George, Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme, City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven, Superintendent of Public Works H. L. Sullivan, Foreman of the Park Department I. I. Chambers, Purchasing Agent W. E. %~est, and Ralph E. Hamman City Clerk. The meeting was called for the purpose of conferring with Mr. 3oe Lambert relative %o the beautification of property owned by the City in the vicinity of the City Hall.~ Mr. Lambert and one of his engineers appeared and presented artists' drawings and blue prints. The program was discussed for approximately an hour, and our Engineer was requested to check carefully the blue prints as submitted and to make further inquiry to Mr. Lambert if additional information 'was needed. The City Commission and the employees then visited the white frame building in Goat Park, and discussed the. repairs of the building and the adding on the outside of toilet facilities for both girls and boys. It appeared %o be the unanimous feeling that this work .should be accomplished, and that the toilets should be located on the north side of the large room east of the entrance to the building; also the building should be repaired and painted at the earliest possible moment. Then the Friendship house was visited. This building was found in much better condition, but the City Clerk was instructed to again try and locate fire escape equipment, which could be constructed at a reasonable cost, and placed on the front of the building to serve the two upstair rooms. The Commission then returned to the City Hall and the City Attorney discussed for some two hours the proposed amendment to the Zoning Law, which had been advertised for a publ'ic hearing as of October 20, 1952. 258 There being no further business at this time the meeting recessed. PASSEI) AND APPROVED THIS THE 20TH DAY OF CCTOBER, A. D. 1952. ATT lq_ .... -,~ ~ CITY CLERK MI,KrdTES OF A RECESSED MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HELD IN THE MAYOR'S OFFICE, FRIDAY, CCTOBER 17, 1952, AT 4~00 P, The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in recessed session Friday, October 17, 1952, at 4:00 P. M. Present were Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Alsb present were - Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven and City Clerk Ralph E. Ha'mman. Ihe meeting was called for the specific purpose of passing an ordinance prohibiting the use of water in excess of ~omestic requirements due to the extended drowth. The Mayor presented a copy of an ordinance which the City Dallas had adopted as of this date. It appeared to be the unanimous feeling that the City of University Park should cooperate with the City of Dallas in preserving the raw water supply. %~hereupon, motion was duly made, seconded, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE USE OF WATER FROM THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR THE WATERING OR SPRINKLING OF LAYerS, GRASS, SHRUBBERY, OR TREES, PROVIDED, HOWEVER, NURSERIES SHALL BE ALLOWED TO USE A MINIMUM A.~OUN/ OF 'HATER TO KEEP THEIR PRESENT SICEK OF SHRUBBERY, PLANTS AND TREES ALIVE, THE WASHING OF AU/O~OBILES, TRUCKS AND RAILROAD CARS, OR ANY TYPE OF MOBILE EQUIPMENT, THE WASHING OF FILLING STATIONS APRONS AND FLOORS, OR THE INTERIORS OF BUILDINGS, TRUCKS OR RAILROAD CARS; PROHIBITING THE WASTING OF ANY WATER THROUGH DEFEC/IVE PLUMBING; PROHIBITING THE USE OF WATER FOR' AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS UNLESS EQUIPPED AS HEREINAFTER PROVIDED~ PROHIBITING THE USE AND WASTE OF WATER IN FOUNTAINS, SWIMMING POOLS, GOLF COURSES, MINIATURE GOLF COURSES OR ANY RECREATIONAL GROUNDS; PROVIDING THAT WATER USERS OUTSIDE OF THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE SAME TERMS AND REGULATIONS ABD FAILURE TO SO COqPLY THEREWITH WILL AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK TO DISCONTINUE WATER SERVICE ALTOSETHER; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY BY FINE AND/OR THE CUT-OFF OF WATER SERVICE ALIOGE/HER FOR VIOLATIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. There being no further business at this time, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 20TH DAY OF CCTOBER~. 1~9~ MINUTES OF /HE REGULAR ~5TING OF THE BOARD OF COmmISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIU.~, 3800 UNIVERSIIY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1952, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, October 20, 1952, at 7:30 P. M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven, City Auditor 3ames E. Brown, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, Superintendent of Public Works H. L. Sullivan, Purchasing Agent W. E. West and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order. The following is the name and address of a group of people that appeared before the Commission requesting that a traffic signal light or a policeman be placed at Colgate and Douglas Avenues: Mrs. Lee Alexander Mrs. A. M. A. Sailer Mrs. Thomas Moody Mrs. 3. B. Murphy Mrs. R. 3. Pettibone John Darrouzet P. E. Haggerty Mrs. P. E. Haggerty 4329 Greenbrier Drive 9909 Inwood Road 4345 Manning Lane 4436 Purdue 3408 Marquette 4425 Greenbrier Drive 5322 Falls Road 5322 Falls Road These people requested the above traffic safety measure be taken to protect the children attending Christ the King School. It was explained to the group that the school in question is located within the corporate iimits of Dailas, aiso that ail the area from Greenbrier Drive north, west of Dougias, and aiI area north of the aIley north of Coigate is also within the City of Dalles, therefore, it was felt that it was not this citY's obligation to furnish either a patrolman or install a traffic signaI because of the enormous expense in connection with either suggestion. However, the Commission wouId consent to place stop signs on DougIas at Colgate stopping traffic traveiiing north and south, whereupon Commissioner Stuffiebeme moved, which motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously that the foiiowing ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF CON~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MGrOR VEHICLES MOVING NORTH AND SOlrrH ON DOUGLAS AVENUE TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PRCCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSEC/ION OF COLGATE AVENUE AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. The Chief of Police presented a petition bearing 26 signatures requesting that stop signs be reinstalled at Airline Road and Caruth Boulevard stopping the traffic traveling north and south. It was explained that there is an ordinance of record authorizing such stop signs, but at the time Airline Road was paved, upon the recommendation of the Police Department an ordinance was passed stopping the traffic moving east and west at this intersection~ and the removal of the stop signs stopping the north and south traffic. In view of the petition submitted~ the Chief of Police recommended that the signs be placed stopping the traffic moving north and south at this intersection. No other action was necessary. The Mayor then announced that pursuant to legal advertisement appearing in the official publication October 6, 9 and 16, 1952, that the City Commission would hold a public hearing in connection with considering the adopting of the comprehensive Zoning Law amending the present Zoning Ordinance. The Mayor requested that everyone present signed the attendance record showing their name and address. Then he explained that a Committee had been appointed to rewrite the present Zoning Ordinance. This Committee had accomplished its work, and their findings had been submitted to the Zoning Commission for its study and suggested changes, if any~ that the Zoning Commission had held public hearings in connection with the adopting of the proposed ordinance~ and that said proposed ordinance had been studied carefully by the City Attorney and the members of the City Commission, and if anyone desired any information or cared to discuss either the merits or undesirability of the proposed ordinance that the Commission would be glad to hear from them. The following is the list of those signing the attendance record: 262 ~AME J. W. Bush J. A. Guinn W. E. West L. H. Sullivan C. J. Fincher W. P. Hemenway Philip Silverberg Russell C. Moody Albert Gutow Morris I. 3affe Joe Miller 3. B. Stringer Anton Pavelka, 3r. H. W. Dunn Gordon 3ackson, 3r. Mrs. T. J. Murphy W. W. Caruth Mabyn R. Cook Mrs. James L. Pride Mrs. Clara Williamson Mrs. Robert Wiggins Edward E. Smiley C. A. Mattay George M. Underwood & Wife Jimmy Brown C. F. 3ohanning Raymond L. Michero Paul Emery Bascom Ihomas Ed Wesson W. R. Dotson R. L. Sullivan R. S. Gozzaldi H. I. West Mrs. H. I. West Mrs. Gordon Durden Mrs. Otis L. Barnett Mrs. S. L. Iruett Sam L. Iruett Mrs. L. Stuart Huguley Robert A. Ross W. W. Bramley Mrs. I. R. Dyer I. R. Dyer Harry P. Smith Mrs. Harry P. Smith Lawrence Akins ADDRESS 3435 Asbury 3447 Asbury 3008 Dyer 2525 University Blvd. 3432 Southwestern 3553 Wentwood 3813 Wentwood 3941Wentwood 4004 Centenary 5332 Wateka- 3948 Centenary 3945 Wentwood 3949 Wentwood 4000 Centenary 3537 Bryn Mawr 4101 Hanover 3041 Greenbrier 2908 Yale 2916 Yale 2924 Yale 2920 Yale 3917 Wentwood 3441 Stanford 3805 Centenary 6605 Hillcrest 3608 Bryn Mawr 3630 University 4137 Purdue 3605 Centenary 3412 Wentwood Drive 2945 ~niversity 2824 Yale 2824 Yale 2800 Yale 2828 Yale 2808 Yale 2808 Yale 2812 Yale 4 Ninesuch Road 4621Watauga Rd. 2905 Dyer 2905 Dyer 2904 Yale 2904 Yale 2932 Yale 26'3' Mr. Morris Jaffe, an attorney, addressed the Commission stating that he represented Mr. Russell C. Moody of 3940 wentwood, Mr. Albert Gutow of 4004 Centenary, Mr. 3ce Miller of 3948 Centenary, Mr. 3. B. Stringer of 3945 Wentwood, Mr. Anton Pavelka, 32., 3949 Wentwood, Mr. H. W. Dunn of 4000 Centenary, and Mr. Ed E. Smiley of 3917 Wentwood. Mr. 3affe stated that he had had an opportunity to study the proposed ordinance and it was his feeling that said ordinance placed in the hands of the Board of Adjustment authority or jurisdiction over matters, in particular the granting of the construction of a parking lot in excess of the intention of the State Statutes; further that he did not feel that it would be proper for the ordinances of the City of University Park to authorize the creating or construction of a parking lot in any of its residential areas. He made particular reference to the land facing Wentwood Drive extending from Pickwick Lane west to Preston Road. Mr. 3. B. Stringer also addressed the Commission in his own behalf, requesting the Commission not to adopt the ordinance in its present from, and requesting that the part of the ordinance authorizing the Board of Adjustment to grant permission for the creating of parking lots be eliminated. Mr. Philip Silverberg of 3813 Wentwood addressed the Commission protesting the powers granted the Board of Adjustment, particularly giving that Board the right to authorize parking areas. Mr. Anton pavelka, Jr. of 3949 Wentwood Drive also spoke in his own behalf, and stated that it was his feeling that if proper safeguards were imposed in connection with the constructing of a parking lot by Neiman Marcus on Wentwood Drive, that such parking lot would not be damaging to the surrounding property. Mr. Dee Downs of 3601Wentwood Drive addressed the Commission and protested any wording in the ordinance that would authorize or permit the construction of a parking lot in a residsntial area. Mr. Howard T. West of 2824 Yale addressed the Commission and stated that he and his neighbors were particularly interested in the Commission changing the zoning on Yale Boulevard to single family residential use only. Also Mr. Lively S. Huguley of 2812 Yale, Sam L. Truer% of 2808 Yale, addressed the Commission urging that such change in the zoning be affirmed. Those opposing any change of the present zoning on Yale Boulevard were Mr. Charlton Fincher, C. A. Mattay and W. W. Caruth, Jr. .After everyone in the auditorium had had an opportunity to express their view point relative to the proposed Zoning Ordinance, the Commission made a careful study of the Zoning District Map, which is a part of the Zoning Ordinance; and the Mayor then stated that the Chair would now 9ire consideration to what action the Commission desired to take, whereupon a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Con,missioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the followin9 ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK ADOPTED ON THE 18TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1940,-AS HERETOFORE AMENDED ON THE 19TH DAY OF MAY, 1941, ON THE 5TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1942, ON THE 7TH DAY OF JANUARY 1946, ON THE 4TH DAY OF MARCH 1946, ON THE 21ST DAY OF OCTOBER 1946, ON THE 21s"r DAY OF APRIL 1947, ON THE 13TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1948, ON THE 16TH DAY OF OCTOBER 1950, A~CD ON THE 15TH DAY OF JANUARY 1951. T. here being no further business at this time, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 3RD DAY OF NOVEMBER, A. D. 1952. Cl-FY CLERK MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, ,MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1952, AT7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, November 3, 1952~ at 7:30 P. M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven~ Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, Superintendent of Public Works H. L. Sulllvan~ Purchasing Agent W. E. West and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order and stated that the first business would be the holding of a public hearing in connection with the paving of the alley extending through Block 5~ Summit Lawn Addition~ known as Improvement District No. 319. No one appeared to protest the improvement~ whereupon, motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, which carried unanimously, that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING ALL~Y THROUGH BLOCK 5~ SUMMIT LAWN ADDITION IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST THE O~ERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF~ AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Chief Keene recommended to the Commission that stop signs be placed on the north and south sides of Southwestern Boulevard where said street is intersected by Boedeker Street. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved, which motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously~ that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES .~.~OVING NORTH AND SOUTH ON BOEDEKER STREET TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSECTION OF SOUTHWEo~rERN BOULEVARD~ AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. 266 The City Clerk presented to the Mayor and Commissioners a communication addressed to them from the Lone Star Gas Company~ contents of this letter requested that the City pass an ordinance authorizing said company to charge the identical rates for natural gas to the citizens of University Park that is now being charged to the citizens of Dallas. A representative of the Lone Star Gas Company appeared in person for and on behalf of his company. The members of the Commission~ after definitely determining the rates now charged to the citizens of Dallas~ adopted the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND PRESCRIBING THE RATES TO BE CHARGED BY LONE STAR GAS COMPANY THROUGH ITS DALLAS DIVISION OF DISTRIBUTION TO DOMESTIC AND COMS~RCIAL CONSUMERS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL OTHER ORDINANCES REGULATING GAS RATES~ AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved the above ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. Mr. 3oe B. Brown~ 3r.~ Health Inspector for this City~ presented a written report of his activities through the month of October~ supplementing same by verbal statements and comments. The City Clerk presented copies of letters from the Fire Marshal showin9 that 20 of the buildings on Southwestern Methodist University's'Campus had been inspected during the month of October. The followin9 is a reporduction of a letter dated November 1~ 1952~ relative to the creatin9 of the "University Park Safety Commission": .2¢7 "Hon. Roy C. Coffee, Mayor Hon. Walter E. George Hon. Wylie Stufflebeme Commissioners University Park, Texas Gentlemen: Agreeable to your request, the following residents of University Park are suggested and recommended for appointment as members of the UNIVERSITY PARK SAFETY C@4MISSION, viz: Mrs. J. H. Mayo Hatton W. Sumners Dr. Perry C. Talkington 3ohn W. Clark G. M. Kintz 3ohn S. McDermott Carl Phinney W. P. Herring Mrs. Thos. 3. Carter Mrs. Dwight McCormack Mrs. Ethel Gozzaldi Dock Altenau Mrs. R. B. Bennett Cleo Thompson Ed S. Wesson, Jr. Ben W. Wiseman Vance Foster Stanley Patterson W. Perry McPherson Mrs. Vernon Coe It is further suggested and recommended that Ralph Hamman, City Clerk, Forrest Keene, Chief of Police, 3ack Kirven, City Engineer, and Dr. Ray Thomasson, City Health Officer, be appointed as Ex'Officio members of such Co.~¢nission. It is further suggested and recommended that the Co~mission be authorized to select two junior members of this Commission, such two junior members to be selected from the Student Body of the Highland Park High School. (Signed) Respectfully submitted, Carl C. Mays Cha irman" Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the City Commission go on record as appointing the people whose names are listed above as members of the "University Park Safety Commission~ further that City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman be instructed to take immediate steps to have the University Park Safety Commission affiliated with the Texas Safety Association, Inc., 830 Littlefield Building, Austin 15, Texas, and the National Safety Council, 425 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago ll, Illinois. The City Commission then inquired with the City Clerk when W. S. Crawford Company expected to begin the excavation and the paving of Villanova Drive and Turtle Creek Boulevard, known as Improvement District No. 314; and further instructed that the City Clerk to contact immediately ~r. W. $. Crawford and request that the company begin the improvement as quickly as possible. Commissioner Stufflebeme inquired relative to the possibility of getting Hursey Street paved from Daniels Avenue north to Lovers Lane, and requested the City Clerk to contact the owners of the abutting property and determine their willingness to cooperate in such a project. Chief Keene explained to the City Commission that on November 16, t7 and 18, a meeting would be held in San Antonio for the purpose of organizing a Texas Chapter of the F. B. I. National Academy, and that he had reason to believe that it was contemplated to name him State President. A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously that Chief Keene be authorized to attend this meeting at the City's expense. There being no further business at this time, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 17'TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, A. D. 1952. MINLrrES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM~ 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY~ NOVEMBER 17, 1952~ AT 7:30 P. M. 2 6,9 The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday~ November 17, 1952. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer 3ack P. Kirven, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, Building Inspector C. F. 3ohanning, Deputy Tax Assessor and Collector 3ames D. Woodard, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:30 P. M. There were approximately 75 people in the auditorium, and the Mayor inquired of those present how many were interested in a petition that he understood would be presented to the Commission requesting that the Dog Ordinance be amended. Only two persons present were not interested in the Dog Ordinance. They were Mr. Herschel Peters of 3645 Asbury~ and Mr. Irby Taylor of 3905 Wentwood. Mr. Taylor stated that he desired to request the Commission to give consideration to establishing a traffic signal light on Preston Road where same is intersected by Wentwood Drive. It was explained to Mr. Taylor that the Commission was giving serious consideration at this time to establishing whatever traffic signals were necessary to safeguard lives and property for the Preston Road Shopping Center area. Mr. Peters stated that his business was to urge the relocating of a traffic signal light at Asbury and Hillcrest Avenues. He also complained of the unkempt alleys, ~nd the fact that numerous people did not abide by the ordinance requiring that their 9~rbage cans be kept on private property and not in the alley. He urged that the Police Department be requested to make a canvass of the City and enforce this particular ordinance. 217 0 Mr. Peters also stated that in his opinion our policemen were not enforcing traffic regulations, that there was entirely too much speeding within- our City limits~ too many red traffic signal lights ignored~ as well as many stop signs being passed. He urged the Commission to request the police Department to be more aggressive and more efficient in the enforcement of the City's laws. Mr. Peters was informed that the City had on hand a new traffic signal light not only for Asbury and Hillcrest, but new lights for Granada, McFarlin and University Boulevard where said streets intersect Hillcrest Avenue. Mr. William Dotson of 3605 Centenary Drive appeared and presented a petition purported to bear approximately 2,000 signatures. Said petition is as follows: "We, the undersigned residents of University Park, do hereby petition the City of University Park to amend its dog ordinance to require dog owners to confine their dogs to their own premises or keep them on a leash." The following people addressed the Commission in support of the petition: Mrs. Dan Boone J. D. Vanderwoude Knox Sherrill Mrs. R. E. Sheppard Ben Wiseman John Manning H. G. Williams Eennie Hood Joe P. Harris Jack Wood E. M. Roeder 4132 Caruth 3933 Caruth 4133 Greenbrier 3552. Rosedale Principal of Highland Park High School Principal of Hyer Grade School Principal of University Park Grade School 3461 Purdue 3316 Rosedale Superintendent of Post Office Carriers 3900 Colgate When everyone had an opportunity to express themselves fully, the Mayor and Commissioners conferred briefly and announced that they would appreciate Mr. Dotson and Mr. Sherrill and any other attorney that the Committee felt should beincluded to discuss with City Attorney Dick ~ Wood, relative to either the writing of a new dog ordinance or the amending of the dog ordinance now in effect to include the request presented, and as such the amended ordinance or new ordinance would be given further consideration December 1, 1952, being the date of the next regular Commission meeting. The City Clerk presented Certificate of Credit to Iax Roll No. 480, in the amount of $1,165.37, and recommended that the taxes listed thereon be cancelled, setting out that the assessments presented errors, and over-assessments. Some of the errors having originated with the Dallas County Highway Department. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the taxes listed in the Certificate be cancelled, motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. There being no further business at this time, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE FIRST DAY OF DECEMBER, A. D. 1952. TTE · ~ITY' CLERK 272 ~,~INUTES OF THE REGULAR ~',~EETING OF THE BOARD OF CC~,,~,~IS$IONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE crrY HALL AUDI- IORIU~, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1952, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, December 1, 1952. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Co~missioner W. E. George and Commissioner B~lie S%ufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. %~Jood, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, Health Inspector Joe g. Brown, Jr., City Auditor James E. Brown, Superintendent of Public %qorks H. L. Sullivan, City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:30 P. M., and recognized the fact that there mere approximately 40 people in the auditorium~ and inquired if there was anyone present interested in any particular subject other t~an the contemplQted amendment to the Dog Ordinance. It appeared that all of those attending t~e Commission meeting, ot~er than City Officials and employees~ were there for the specific purpose of discussing the proposed amendment to the Dog Ordinance. The Mayor atated that he believed t~at under the circumstances it would be proper for t~e Commission to take up first the routine business, and t~en the remainder of the evening could be devoted to the controversial proposed ordinance amendment. Health Inspector Coe B. Brown~ Jr., submitted to the Wayor and Commissioners a written report of his activities for the past 30 days, which showed that he ~ad made 117 routine inspections. ~r. Bromn supplemented his mritten report by a verbal report. ~e received the commendation of t~e Commission for his activities during the momth o£ November. The City Clerk then presented a petition bearing 14 signatures of people residing in the 4000 block of Centenary'Drive. The petition in part requested that consideration be given to the installation of a traffic light on Preston Road at its intersection of Centenary Drive or %¥entwood Drive; also that appropriate steps be taken to assure the building of a sidewalk on Centenary Drive and Preston Road abutting a vacant lot at the northeast corner of said intersection. At this poin%~ the City Clerk explained to the Commission and the guests present that Preston Road from Lovers Lane to Northwest Highway was controlled primarily by the State Highway Commission~ due to the fact that the permanent concrete paving was constructed in 1944 by the State Highway Commission~ subject to said Commission beinh given absolute control relative to the placing of stop signs~ traffic signal lights or speed signs. The City Clerk further explained that under date of November 28~ 1952~ th:~t the State Highway Commission through its District Agent~ Frank ~. Cawthon~ had authorized the City to paint pedestiran traffic lines across Preston Ro~d at the three following places: From the northeast corner of Villanova Drive westward~ from the northwest corner of Luther Laneeastward~ and from the northeast corner of Wentwood Drive westward. Said pedestrian walkways or lanes should be in keeping with the standard markings of the State Highway Commission. The City Clerk also reported that City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven had been in conference with the Dallas office of the Texas Highway Commission~ as well as ~r. Lloyd Braff~ Traffic Engineer of the City of Dallas~ relative to wh~t permanent improvements should be made on Preston Road from Northwest Highway south to Colgate Avenue~ explaining that all of the property west of Preston Road this distance is within the corporate limits of Dallas~ therefore~ said City was definitely interested in the problem at hand. City Engineer Kirven explained that Engineer Braff of the City of Dallas had given the problem considerable study~ and was preparing blue prints to accompany 2.74 his recommendations, and when completed will be submitted to the Council of Dallas and to the Commission of the City of University Park. Mr. Kirven also explained that the Engineering staff of the Texas Highway Department had agreed to make certain traffic counts and accumulate other date to be considered in connection --- with the problem. The City Clerk then read a Resolution and a letter from the Park Cities Dads' Club pledging its cooperation to the Police Departments of the Park Cities in connection with the enforcement of the motor bike and motor scooter law. Then a letter was read from Mr. Ralph B. Shank, Chairman of the Park Cities Boy Scouts, thanking the City Commission for their cooperation with the Scouts in connection with the recent Scout-O-Ree which was held in Curtis Park. Next was a letter from Mr. Ben B. Okon of 2708 Hanover Street, addressed to the City Commission commending our Police Department and our Fire Department for the efficient manner in which they handled a fire that recently almost destroyed his home. Also the City Clerk read a letter from Mr. H. A. Woddecke of 3916 Lovers Lane,__ cOmplimenting our Park Department for the nice manner in which the alleys of University Park are kept, and in particular the alley at the rear of his home. He also complimented highly the efficiency of the Garbage Department. The City Clerk then presented statements from W. S. Crawford Company, in connection with the paving of alleys known as District No. ~17, No. 318 and No. 319. The Statements had been approved as to correctness by the City Engineer. Commissioner George moved that the following Resolution be approved, motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously; RESOLUTION ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS IN ALLEY THR~3GH BLOCK 2/2450, CARUTH HILLS NO. 9 ADDITION, CITY OF DALLAS, AND BLOCK 2, CARUTH HILLS ADDITION IN THE CIIY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, BEING KNOWN AS DIS~rRICT NO. 317, AND ORDERING PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS DUE ~. S. CRAWFORD CO~IPANY FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENT S. -- Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the following resolution be approved, motion was seconded by Commissioher George and carried unanimously: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS ON CERTAIN ALLEYS IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AND KNOWN AS DISIRICT NO. 318 AND NO. 319. Commissioner George moved that the following resolution be approved, motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously: RESOLUTION ORDERING PAY~'~ENT OF AMOUNrrS DUE ~l. S. CRAWFORD COMPANY FOR IN~PROVEMENT$ IN CERTAIN ALLEYS BEING KNOWN AS DIS/RICT NO. 318 AND 319, AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF CERIAIN CERTIFICATES OF SPECIAL ASSESS~,~ENT. The Mayor then stated that further consideration would be given to the amending of Section V of the Dog Ordinance adopted August 16, 1943, and that it was proposed %o amend this part of the Ordinance to prohibit the running at large of all dogs at all times within the corporate limits of this City. The following is the name and address of the people who spoke in opposition to the amendment: NAME, .... George Golden Hubert Johnson R. P. Kincheloe George Rogers Don Fitch Bill Wendt B. 3. Hoopingarner L. E. McClung H. E. Allen ADDRESS 4000 Normandy 3536 Amherst 3320 Colgate 3505 Wentwood 3545 Hanover 3820 Wentwood 3821Wentwood 3745 Purdue 3424 Daniels The opposition was led by Mr. George Golden, Mr. Donald Fitch =nd Mr. Hubert Johnson, who addressed the audience several times. They also presented a petition of opposition to the proposed amendment bearing approximately 150 signatures. After all the people in the auditorium who were opposed to the amendment had an opportunity to express themselves fully, the Mayor then declared that the Commission should be glad to hear fr'om any of those present that desired the proposed -- amendment be ~dopted. 276 The following is the name and address of those speaking for and on behalf of the proposed amendment: NAME ADDRESS Wm. Dotson C. H. Butt Mrs. Herbert Davey Mrs. Dan Boone Knox Sherrill S. C. Sheppard 3ohn Manning Jack Wood Mrs, Floyd Hightower Mrs. Joe P. Harris 3705 Centenary 3225 Bryn Mawr 3812 Wentwood 3132 Caruth 4133 Greenbrier 3532 Rosedale Principal of the Hyer School Supt. of Dallas Post Office Carriers Bradfield P. T. A. 3216 Rosedale After everyone desiring to speak in behalf of the proposed amendment, the opposition was permitted to make a rebuttal. Mr. Fitch, Mr. Johnson and Mr. Golden and others again ~ddressed the Co,~mission in opposition to the proposed amendment. After due consideration with the approval of the City Commission, the ~ayor appointed a Committee composed of Mr. Hubert Johnson, Mr. George Golden , Mr. E. H. Gunter and Mr. Donald C. Fitch, to confer with Mr. William Dotson, Mr. Knox Sherrill and the City Attorney for the purpose of preparing and presenting to the Commission an amendment to the present Dog Ordinance, which in their opinion would be acceptable to most all persons in University Park, and the proposed amendment to be presented to the City Commission not later than its regular meeting of January 5, 1953. There being no further business at this time, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND &PPROVED THIS THE 15TH DAY OF DECEMBER, A. D. 1952j / CITY CLERK 2..7.7: ~INUTES OE THE MEETING O? THE BOARD OE CO~N~I$$IONER$ O? THE CITY O? UNIVERSITY PARK, ~qELD MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1952o The Board of Commissioners met in the M~yor's Office at 7:00 P. M. Present were ~Jayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner W. ~. George and Commissioner ?~ylie $tufflebeme; City Attorney Dick P. %~ood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Also present were William R. Dotson, R. L. Sullivan and T. 3. Carter, members of the City Plan Commission. Guests present were Mr. Eugene McElvaney~ Charles Seay ~nd Sam Leake, owners of a porposed development to be known'as Windsor Park. The Gentlemen just mentioned were ~ccomp~nied by their ~ttorney, Mr. George Seay~ and preliminary ~s well as ~ final plat of Windsor Park Addition was presented for review ~nd discussion. At the conclusion of this conference, City Clerk Hamman was instructed to contact ~r. Paul ~mer¥ ~nd Mr. R. S. Gozzaldi, the other members of the City Plan Commission to try ~nd arrange for a meeting of the City Plan Commission, December 22, at 7:30 P. ~., and if such meeting could be arranged then to advertise in the City's Official ~ublication for ~ public hearing for the purpose of discussing and considering the final plat of said Windsor Park Addition. The members of the City Commission as well ~s the City Attorney, City Engineer pnd City Clerk retired to the ~uditorium for the purpose of holding the regular Commission ~eetin9. Other City employees attending the Commission meetino were Chief of Police Forrest ~. Keene, Superintendent of Public Works H. L. Sullivan Assistant City ~ngineer Sam Spr~dl~n, Health Inspector Joe B. Brown, City Auditor James E. Brown, Building Inspector C. F. 3oh~nning, Deputy Tax Collector and Assessor James D. Woodard and Purchasing Agent W. E. West. The Mayor c~lled %he me,ting %o order and Mr. George Golden and qr. Huber Johnson ~ppeared and desired to again discuss the proposed Dog Ordinance. The Mayor inquired if they had re~ched an agreement with Mr. Knox Sherrill and Mr. ~illiam Doston, 278 '" members o£ the Committee appointed to represent the proponents of the Dog Ordinance. The four members of the Committee whose names were just mentioned were unanimous in their statement that an agreement h~d not been reached, l~]hereupon the Mayor stated that the Commission would not desire to hear further ~ruments on the matter at this time, but urged the members of the Commission to again confer with the thought in mind of trying to come to an agreement on a porposed amendment to the ordinance in question; statin9 further that the City Commission on January 5, 1953, would at that time give further consideration to the subject. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved, which motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COY~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, CREATING A FIRE LANE ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE ALLF~Y AT THE REAR OF THE NEIMAN-MARCUS BUILDING, BEGINNING AT A POINT NEAR ~,¥ENTT,/OOD DRIVE ~T THE LO~DING D~K E~ffRA~E OF SAID BUILDING THE~'EE IN A NORTH~CPLY DIRECTION 99'4"~ LEAVING A SPACE OF 100'~ THEN COntINUING ~I THE ~','Eg SIDE OF S,%ID ALL~ A DI~ANCE OF 32', A~,D CREA/ING A FIRE LANE AT T~{E SO~i~ SIDE OF T[~E LOADING D~K 5~R'~NCE THE NEIMAN-MA~US BUILDING~ THEkCE IN A SOL~HERLY AKU WE~ERtY DIRECTION A DI~ANCE OF 42'~ PROHIB~ING T~IE PARKING OF Ak7 VEHICLE ~LONG SAID FIRE LANE AT ANY TIME Ak9 PROVIDING t PENALTY. Commissioner George moved, which motion was seconded by Commissioner StufClebeme ~nd c~rried unanimously, that the followin9 ordinance be adopted: ORDINAkCE OF THE BOARD OF CCU2,~!SSIONERS OF TUE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, CREATING ~* FIRE LANE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE SOUTH LANE OF MCFARLIN BOULEVARD FR@~'., GOLF DRIVE EAE~[ TO THE ALL~ WE~ OF HILLCRE~ AVE~E~ PROHIBITING THE PARKIN~ ~F A~ VEHICLE ALONG SAID FIRE LANE AT ~b~ TItc~E A~ ~OV!DING A PENALTY. The City Clerk presented a petition bearing approximately 30 signatures requesting that a street light be ~.nstalted ~t ~he corner of McFarl.~n Boulevard and Shannon Lane. The Commission indicated that they would interpose no objection to 279 to authorizing the installation of this light and requested the City Engineer and City Clerk to contact representatives of the Dallas Power & Light Company, and determine where the light should be located, and to contact the property owners in the vicinity and ascert,~in their willingness for the light to be installed ~t thst location. ?!hereupon, motion was duly made, seconded ~nd carried unanimously that subject to the ~bove requirements that the Following resolution be adopted: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF C~,~.?',~ISSIONERS OF T[~E CITY OF UNIVERS~Y PARK A~HORIZING THE PLACING, ~AIhTENA~E ~k~ OP~RAIION OF ~ ~REh~ LIG~ AT THE COR~,~R OF SHA[qNON LANE Ak~ ~,~CFARLIN BOULEVA~ Ah~ AT THE CORNER OF PICK?lICK LANE ,6~,D ~,~AR(~U~T5 ~,.~otion w~s made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously~ th~f the following ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE A~HORIZING T~{E DI~ING DRILLING OF A WATER ~t~LL WITHIN THE CORPORAIE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY P,ARK~ A~ .a, HEh~ING AN ORDINABE5 DGTED ~fA~H 1~ 1943~ ~.~,KING IT UNLA',¥~L TO DRILL OR DIG A ?/ELL~ AS RECORDED IN THE ORDINA~EE RECORDS PAG~ 308~ A~D PROVIDING FOR ,~ PEN,ALTY FOR THE CON.RUCTION OF ~ WELL IN VIOLATION OF THIS ORD I NANCE. The ~,~ayor presented a letter from Lids Spragins~ Dean of ?Comen of Southern ~,~ethodist University, requesting th~ more light be made avail:ble for the sorority buildings in the vicinity of University Boulevard and Airline Extension. ',?hereupon~ it was recommended that the representatives of Dallas Power & Light Company be contacted ~nd th:~t they be requested to change the arm of the ornamental street light ~t the corner of Durham Street ~nd University Boulevard in ~ manner that the lamp would h~n9 onto University Boulevard instead off Durham Street as ft does at present; ~lso ~h~% the conventional mast arm lamp ~t the corner of Airline Road and University Boulevard be changed %o ~ mercury-vapor lamp. ~otion was duly made, seconded and carried unanimously th,~t the above recommendations be put into effect. The City Clerk again discussed with the Commission the traffic l~nes on Hiltcrest Avenue from Haynie to Potomac Avenues~ and he was instructed to contact the offici, ais of the Uvalde Construction Company and request said company to repair /he lines added several months ago on Hillcres/ Avenue, and that when this work has been completed th~t the City paint with reflector type paint the top of said lines. It being the feeling that such treatment would be of material benefit and would last from six to eight months. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 5TH DAY OF JA.,'AJARY, 1953. CITY CLERK !.,~INUTES OF TH_ REGULAR !',~EETING OF THE BO6RD OF CO~I~,fISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY H.6LL AUDI- TORIU~, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, ~',~O~D&Y, J&NUARY 5~ 1953~ AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday~ January 5~ 1953. The following members were present: ~ayor Roy C. Coffee~ Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. '~ood~ City Engineer Jack B. Kirven~ Health Inspector 3oe B. Brown~ Jr., Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keener Building Inspector C. F, Johanning~ Superintendent of Public Works H. L. Sullivan 3nd City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor c~lled the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 P. M. There were approximately ~0 guests in the auditorium. The Mayor inquired if any present were interested in any subject other than the controversial issue of amending the Dog OrdinJnce. It appeared thJt everyone present was interested solely in that problem, The Mayor then asked Health Inspector Joe B. Brown~ Jr. to make a formal report of activities for the month of December. ~hereupon the Health Inspector filed with the Commission a written report covering all of his activities since the date of his employment~ the early part of October 1952. Mr. ~. R. Doison was then asked if he and Mr. Knox Sherrill~ proponents of ~mending the dog ordinance~ had been able to work out a compromise with Mr. George Golden~ Mr. Hubert 3ohnson and others objecting to the proposed amendment. Mr. Dotson stated that they had had conferences but were unable to agree on an amend- ment that would be sa%is factory to both factions. This statement was confirmed by Mr, Golden ~nd Mr. Johnson. The ~ayor and Commissioners held ~ brief conference relative to this subject~ and then the Mayor announced thqt it was the decision of the City Commission that it would be proper to hold a special election, Saturday, January 31, 1953, and at such election there shall be submitted the proposition: "Shall the City of University Park amend Section Five of the Dog Ordinance passed and approved on August 16, 1943, to read as follows: 'Running at Large of Ail Dogs Prohibited at All Times. No owner or keeper of any dog shall permit such dog to run at large at any time.'" Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that such action be taken, and that an Order of City Election be issued by the Mayor. This motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. Mr. Hubert Johnson addressed the Commission,-and stated that he felt their action was fair to all parties concerned, and that as one of the leaders of the faction opposing the proposed amendment, he desired to congratulate the Commission's decision. Mr. W. R. Dotson, one of the leaders of the proponents of the amendment, stated that the proponents would gladly accept the decision of the Co~mission, but he would appreciate the opportunity at that time of introcuding to the Commission and those present Mrs. EmilySchuyler, who for 17 years has been Director of'the Dallas Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. i~rs. Schuyler, among other things, stated that in her opinion all lovers of dogs who desired to keep a dog in their home should h~ve sufficient interest in the animal to safeguard it by providing a fenced area and prohibit the animal from running at large, that frequently food obtained by garbage cans and other sources by dogs running at large was harmful to the animal, and also there was that great danger of the dog being run over by automobiles; also that dogs should be protected from any stray dogs that might be infected by rabies. Mr. John Wanning, Principal of Hyer School, introduced all of the Principals of other schools in the Highland Park School District. These gentlemen all stated that in their opinion the proposed amendment should be approved. Those speaking in favor of the amendment were Mr. Knox Sherrill~ ~r. Bertram and Mr. 3oe P. Harris~ Former County of Dallas School Superintendent. Among those speaking against the adoption of the Ordinance~ in addition to the names mentioned~ was Mr. O. O. ~eilby~ owner of Snider Plaza Printery. There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE lgrH DAY OF JANUARY~ A. D. 1953. ATT EST: 284 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 1953, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, January 19, 1953, at 7:30 P. M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Assistant City Engineer Sam Spradlin, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, City Auditor James E. Brown, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Mr. Charles Seay, one of the owners of the land recently purchased from W. H. Kindred and H. M. Amirkhan, known as ~/indsor Park Addition, appeared before the City Commission and stated that he and the other owners of the property in question contemplate the paving of an alley 12 feet wide, between their north property line and the south property line of the houses facing on McFarlin Boulevard in the 3800 block. He requested that the City contribute toward the cost of this improvement. After discussing the matter, a motion was duly made, seconded and carried unanimously that the City would contribute $1.25 per lineal foot toward the expense of this alley paving. The paving, of course, to be done pursuant to plans and specifications approved by the City Engineer. There were no other guests at this meeting. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved, which motion was seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINAb~E DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL LAND TO BE USED FOR PARK AND ~gJNICIPAL PURPOSES BY THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK. Motion was then made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner ~tufflebeme and carried u~animously, that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION A~ENDING THE BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE $56,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A TRACT OF GROUND TO BE USED FOR PARK AND MUNICIPAL PURPOSES, SAID TRACT OF GROUND CONTAINS 3.49 ACRES OF LAND AND IS ~ORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED ,~S LOTS 7 THROUGH 20, OF BLOCK 68, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS NO. 7 ADDITION, BEING i'~IITHIM THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ TEXAS. The City Clerk then presented application from ~4r. H. E. Yarbrough~ requesting that the zoning of the North 1/2 of Blocks 63, 68~ 69 and 74, University Heights No. 7 Addition, be changed from its present classification of "A" Single-Family Dwelling District, to a "C" Two-Family Dwelling District. The application was accompanied by Mr. Yarbrough's check in the sum of $30.00~ payable to the City, to cover the expense of a public hearing. Motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner S%ufflebeme and carried unanimously, that the application be referred to the Zoning Commission for consideration and recommendation by said Zoning Commission. City Engineer Kirven reported that recently employees of the State Highway Commission had told him that a traffic count had been made of the traffic on Preston Road, and that there were from 1200 to 1500 cars per hour using this thoroughfare. ~r. Kirven also reported that in his opinion progress was being made relative to the eventual safeguards to be installed governing the flow of traffic. The Commission then discussed the coming election, 3anuary 31~ 1953, relative to whether the ordinance governing dogs should be amended. Motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner $tufflebeme and carried unanimously that a post card announcement be mailed to all the water customers~ calling attention to the election and requesting the people to vote either for or against the proposed amendment. There being no further business~ the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 2ND DAY OF FEBRUARY, A. D. 1953. 286 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1953, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of UniVersity Park met in regular session Monday, February 2, 1953. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Walter E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were: Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven~ Assistant City Engineer Sam H. Spradlin~ Health Inspector 3oe B. Brown, Jr., and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Ihe Mayor and Commissioners met in the auditorium promptly at 7:30 P. M. There were approximately 20 peOple in the auditorium. The Mayor called the meeting to order and stated the Commission was always glad to have visitors, and wondered if all present were interested in the same problem, and if soy what the problem was. Whereupon~ Mr. Tom Wilson of 3738 Lovers Lane addressed the Commission and complained that the signs prohibiting truck traffic had been removed from Lovers Lane. Mayor Coffee requested the City Clerk to explain why the signs had been removed~ whereupon, the City Clerk stated that two of the signs had been demolished by traffic accidents~ and that the others looked badly, and that it had been deemed advisable to remove them. The following gentlemen protested the action that hsd been taken: Milton Loeb of 7037 Turtle Creek, Dr. John Bagwell of 7040 Vassar Drive, Raymond Rosoff of 3718 Lovers Lane~ Houston Holmes of 3804 Lovers Lane, and Bill McVeigh of 3428 Lovers Lane. All the above gentlemen protested the signs h~ving been removed~ and urged that they be replaced and the ordinance passed some four years ago prohibiting truck traffic on Lovers Lane be enforced. Mayor Coffee explained to those present that many people in other parts of University Park h~d protested from time to time the passage of the ordinance referred to, claiming that same was discriminatory, pointing out further that Lovers Lane 287 had been a traffic artery long before University Park was incorporate, and that in his opinion the question should have been referred to the University Park Traffic Commission for study and its reconmnendation for final action. But the above gentlemen insisted that the signs be replaced, and further, that 30 miles per hour speed limit signs be placed on Lovers Lane. After considerable discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously, that the truck traffic prohibition signs be placed on Lovers Lane again, and that the speed limit signs be installed. The City Clerk was instructed to carry out this decision. The City Clerk presented to the Commission letter addressed to them signed by R. P. Kincheloe of 3401 Colgate, complaining of the inefficiency of the Judge and clerks at the special election held in the Fire Station, January 31, 1953. ~r. Kinchelow appeared in person and supplemented the letter, stating that he was just interested in the affairs of University Park running smoothly. The following ordinance was presented: AN ORDINANCE FINDING, DECLARING AND CERTIFYING THE RESULTS OF AN ELECTION HELD THE 31SI DAY OF JANUARY, 1953, TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK SHALL AMEND SECTION FIVE OF THE DOG ORDINANCE PASSED AND APPROVED ON AUGUST 16, 1943, TO READ AS FCLLOWS: "RUNNING AT LARGE OF ALL DOGS PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES". Commissioner George moved that the ordinance be adopted; motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. Health Inspector 3oe B. Brown~ Jr. presented a written report to the City Commission, and called to their attention the annual meeting of the Texas Public Health Association in Galveston, February 16, 17 and 18. Mr. Brown stated that he could arrange to attend this conference if the Commission so desired. Whereupon motion was duly made, seconded and carried unanimously that the City pay Mr. Brown's expenses to attend this convention. 288 Chief Keene recommended that stop signs be installed on Westchester Drive at its intersection of Purdue Street, stopping the traffic travelling north and south. Whereupon motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF CO~;~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL ~OIOR VEHICLES MOVING NORTH A,~D SOUTH ON WESTCHESTER DRIVE TO A FULL S'fOP BEFORE PRCCE~DING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSEL*rlCN OF PURDUE $TREEI, A~D PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. Chief Keene also requested that the Public Works Department as soon as possible paint traffic lines at Hillcrest and Milton Avenues. The City Clerk discussed with the Commission the question of charging the Park Cities Water District the regular $100.00 fee for addressing envelopes from the water records; said envelopes having been mailed by the District notifying the citizens of the bond election which was held 3anuary 24, 1953. After due consideration it was the unanimous opinion of the Commission that it would be proper to waive this chsrge. ?~ayor Coffee stated that he had received complaints that the City did not have an official dog catcher. Whereupon he appointed employee, Walter Lee, as Official Dog Catcher for this City, work to be coordinated with his present duties, and Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the following ordinance be adopted; this motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously: AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE OFFICIAL POSITION OF DOG C~TCHER. THERE BEING NO FUR/HER BUSINESS AT THIS TIME, THE MEETING RECESSED. PASSED A~D APPROVED THIS THE 16TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, A. D. 1953. ATT E ST :,~ / ~~ITY CLERK 289 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1953, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, February 16~ 1953. The following members were present: ~ayor Roy C. Coffee~ Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner ~lie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven~ Assistant City Engineer Sam Spradlin, Building Inspector C. F. Johanning, City Auditory James E. Brown, Purchasing Agent W. E. West and City Clerk Ralph E. Harman. The only guests were Mr. Paul Emery and Mr. N. P. Hemenway. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 P. M. There was no new business, but Mr. N. P. Hemenway of 3553 Wentwood Driver addressed the Commission and requested that the City of University Park take the initiative in water conserva- tion, and that the City Commission adopt another resolution to go in person to the City Council of Dallas, and urge that strict conservation rules and regulations be returned to and enforced. He also requested that the City of University Park immediately reinstate the rigid conservation rules adopted a few weeks ago. Commissioner Stufflebeme and Mayor Coffee explained to Mr. Hemenway that this City several months ago had sent a resolution to Dallas~ agreeing to cooperate in the conservation of water, also to participate in the expense involved to obtain additional sources of supply. It was also explained to him that it would not be fair to the citizens of University Park to not permit them to wash cars nor water their shrubs when people across the street living in Dallas were permitted to do soy since all water used in the area comes from a common source. The City Clerk presented a letter from Uvalde Construction Company dated February ~, requesting that the City now make p~yment in the sum of $794.70~ being 290 the balance due in connection with the resurfacing and constructing of traffic lines on Hillcrest Avenue. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that payment be deferred at this time~ and that General Bell be invited to appear before the Commission and discuss the matter~ since in his opinion the installation of the traffic lines were not satisfactory. This motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented a letter and check in the sum of $577.80 from the Park Cities Baptist Church,requesting that the alley from Tulane Boulevard west to Baptist Street, a distance of 288.9 feet, be paved~ and that the City agree to contribute $288.90 plus the cost of the approach at Tulmne Boulevard~ it being understood that the church will contact the contractor and probably arrange thet the alley be paved wider than the standard 8 feet. Commissioner George moved that the officers of the church be notified that the City would participate financially as requested above~ and that a contract be awarded to W. S. Crawford Company for the construction of the improvement. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented a communication dated February 7, 1953~ from Harry A. Carpenter of 3840 Marquette, James P. Kerr of 3900 Marquette, C. E. Fritch of 3901 Centenary and Charles Wolf of 3841 Centenary, to which was attached their checks in the sum of $1,000.00, which they asked the City to hold until such time as Tulane Boulevard had been improved from Centenary Drive to Marquette Street by the construction of storm sewer and the street paved with curb and gutter. It appeared to be the unanimous opinion of the City Commission that the proposal submitted by the above gentlemen be rejected~ but that it would be proper for the City to establish a firm policy relative to the improvement of Tulane Boulevard from Northwest Highway south to Bryn Mawr Drive. l~;hereupon motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously that the following resolution be approved: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, RELATIVE TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF TULANE BOULEVARD AND STORM SEWER FROM NORTHWEST HIGHWAY SOUTH TO BRYN NIAWR DRIVE. The City Clerk presented legal notice which had appeared in the Park Cities News, January 29, February 5 and 12, 1953, relative to the desirability of purchasing for park purposes Lots V through 20, both inclusive, Block 68, University Heights No. 7 Addition, and the further fact that the City would issue 2%, ten year Time Warrants in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00, as partial payment of the land in question. TheCity Clerk then presented to the Commission a Sales Contract signed by Mr. H. E. Yarb~ough, owners of the land in question, offering to sell the land to the City of University Park for a sum .of $56,000.00, $6,000.00 cash and $50,000.00 in Time Warrants, with the condition stated therein that said sale was contingent upon rezoning by the City.of University Park from "A" Single Family Dwelling District to a "C" Two Family Dwelling District, the north 1/2 of Blocks 63, 68, 69 and 74 of University Heights No. 7 Addition. After the proposed contract had been read, and its contents discussed, Commissioner George moved that the public hearing in connection with the issuance of the Time Warrants be continued until 7:30 P. M., Monday, April 6, 1953, and that no decision be made at this time relative to the contract offered by Mr. Yarbrough, and that his proposal to sell the land in question to the City be held in abeyance until April 6, 1953. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. Mayor Coffee presented a letter from Mr. R. L. Thornton, Chairman of the Dallas County Committee Public Schools Week, attached to which was an Official Memorandum issued by Governor Allan Shivers of Texas, designating the week of March 1 - 7, 1953, as "Public Schools Week". In keeping with the spirit of the action of Governor Shivers and Mr. Thornton, Mayor Coffee proclaimed the week of March 1 - 7, as "Public Schools Week" within the City of Mniversity Park. 292 The City Clerk presented to the Commission a telephone request of 3. C. Muse, attorney for A. H. Belo Corporation~ that this corporation be permitted to install a few self-service newstands in the business areas within our City. It was the feeling of the members of the Commission that such newstands are unsatisfactory~ and to some degree are a traffic hazard for pedestrians. Therefore~ motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously that the request be denied. Commissioner Stufflebeme stated that Mrs. Henry Klepak had telephone him requesting permission to use the frame building in Goat Park~ Monday, Nighty February 23~ 1953, for the purpose of putting on a demonstration to teach people how a French Poodle dog should be trimmed~ stating that there would be 25 or 30 people present. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the City Commission interpose no objection to the building being used for that purpose~ motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. There being no further business at this timer the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 2ND DAY OF ~RCH, A. D. 1953. MINUIES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF /HE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN /HE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM~ 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, ~MARCH 2, 1953, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session ~onday, ~arch 2, 1953. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners W. E. George and Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Chief of Police and Fire Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven, Assistant City Engineer Sam Spradlin, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, Superintendent of Public Works Hurst Sullivan, Sanitary Inspector 3oe E. Brown, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 P. M. He inquired if there was anyone in the auditorium that desired to present new business or desired to discuss anything particularly with the Commission. Apparently the some twelve or fifteen people in the auditorium had come specifically to hear the report of the Zoning Commission pursuant to the announcement made by said Commission on Februaz7 17, 1953, at which time said Zoning Commission had held a public hearing at the request of Mr. H. E. Yarbrough relative to his application that the North Half of Blocks 63, 68, 69 and 74 of University Heights No. 7 Addition be changed from an "A" Single- Family Dwelling DiS~'~ict.to a "C" Two-Family Dwelling District. Among those in the audience were Mr. Ed S. Wesson, Chairman of the Adjustment Board, Mr. R. L. Sullivan Secretary of the Zoning Commission, and Mr. Thomas R. Carter, a member of the Zoning Commission, and Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Barry of 3405 Wentwood, Mr. Barry having been the leader of a group of citizens protesting the proposed zoning change. Mayor Coffee requested the City Clerk to read the findings of the Zoning Commission, being a three page document dated February 24, 195~, and signed by all of the members'of the Zoning Commission. At the conclusion of the reading of the report, Commissioner George moved that the report be accepted and filed as a part of the permanent records of the City. This motion was seconded by Commissioner 294 Stufflebeme. MayorCoffee announced to those present that the CityCo~ission, pursuant to legal notice which had been published February 26y and would also be published ~rch 5 and March 12 in the City's Official ~blicatlon, that the said Commission would hold a public hearing pursuant to the Statutes and consider the application of H. £. Yarbrough as described above at its next regular meeting which would be the third Monday in ~archy being March 16y 1953. General Frank F. Belly Vice-~esident of the Uvalde Construction Companyy appeared before the City Commission and discussed with it the unpaid balance of $794.70 due his company for the installation of traffic lines on Hillcrest Avenue from ~niels Avenue south to Potomacy which were installed during the month of September 1952. General Bell explained that the stripes were not what his company would like for them to bey but it was his feeling that in view of the fact that the base of the street was black asphalt that it would be impossible for his firm to i~rove upon their work and that he would be willing to compromise the amount of the debt and would be glad for the City to name a price that it felt would be fair to the City for the work done. After brief consultation between the Mayor and Commissioners, General Bell was asked if his company would consider a compromise settlement of $500.00 Cash. General Bell said that such a proposition would be acceptable. Whereupon, Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the ~ayor and City Clerk be authorized to make disbursement in this sum to the said company as full and complete payment of all work done on Hillcrest Avenue in September 1952. This motion was seconded by Co~issioner George and carried unanimously. There being no further business at this timey the meeting recessed to meet on call. ~SSED AND AP~OVED THIS THE I~H MY OF ~H, A. D. 1953. 295, MINUTES OF THE R~ESSED ,~EETING OF THE BOARD OF COM~ISSIONER$ OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD WEDNESDAY, ~&RCH 4, 1953, AT 5:00 P. :~. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in recessed session Wednesday, March 4, 1953. /he following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Walter E. George, City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Ihe Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 5:00 P. M. City Clerk Hamman explained that ~r. Walter H. Hill, Vice President and General ~anager of Austin Paving Company, had requested that his company be authorized to sub-let or assign to W. S. Crawford Company its proposal to this City dated February 6, 1952, and accpted by the City on ~arch 4, 1952, for the paving of University Boulevard and Fondren Drive from Central Expressway access road east abutting City-owned property, total consideration for the paving of Fondren Drive bein~ approximately $3,395.11 and for the paving of University Boulevard $2,374.20. City Clerk Hamman explained to the Commission that Austin Road Company officials reported that due to the press of larger contracts pending it was not convenient for them to do the paving at this time. Both City Engineer Kirven and City Clerk Hamman stated that W. S. Crawford Company was a reliable organization and familiar with this City's paving specifications, and in their opinion would give the City as good service and as substantial work as anyone. After due consideration, the City Clerk was authorized to notify Austin Paving Company that it would be satisfactory for W. S. Crawford Company to take over and complete the improvement of University Boulevard and Fondren Drive from Central Expressway east to the City's east city-limits line. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 16TH DAY OF ~RCH, A. D. 1953. C'tTY CLERK 296 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIU,'~, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAYs MARCH 16, 1953, AT 7:30 P. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session qonday, March 16, 1953, at 7:30 P. ~. with the following present: Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Dick Wood, Chief of Police and Fire Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer Jack Kirven, Purchasing Agent W. E. West~ Assistant City Engineer Sam Spradlin, Building Inspector C. F. Johanning, City Auditor James Brown, Public Works Director Hurst Sullivan, Sanitary Inspector 3oe Brown and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. There were also a number of people attending this meeting because notice has been published in the official publication that the application of H. E. Yarbrough that the zoning be changed from single-family dwelling district to a two family dwelling district on all lots facing Northwest Parkway from Hillcrest Avenue west to Tulane Boulevard. The land in question is more specifically described as the North one-half (N~) of Blocks 63, 68, 69 and 74 of University Heights No. 7 Addition to the City of University Park. The following are the names and addresses of those present signing the roll call which was passed through the audience: ROLL CALL ,,N,A~E ADDRESS E. H. Barry Nate Hemenway Edgar J. Murphy K. W. En Earl Mrs. Sam 3. Gilbert ~rs. Cargill M. Perry H. W. Dorr Lloyd Silberberger William B. Butz W. Porter Cave W. A. Thompson Mrs. W. A. Thompson ~rs. Oliver W. Clement' 3405 Wentwood 3553 Wentwood 3401Wentwood 3836 Villanova 3408 Wentwood 3400 Wentwood 3416 Wentwood 2913 Hanover 3424 Wentwood 3232 Villanova 3300 Villanova 3300 Villanova 3304 Villanova 297 Mrs. W. Porter Cave Nrs. E. W. Vorlop E. W. Vorlop H. Wallace Smith ~rs. H. Wallace Smith Edwin D. Guinn H. L. Gaddis John Franklin W. H. Peacock Scott Hines Jerry Drake F. G. Russell Fred W. Russell Herbert R. Howard Fred A. Pierce T. Rou Hodson Kenneth L. Moore Ed S. Wesson Paul Emery W. R. Dotson R. L. Sullivan W. E. West Joe B. Brown, Jr. Samuel B. Landrum Malcolm Crow Fred Peek Mrs. Robert B. Webb Howard S. Lard 3232 Villanova 3309 Vitlanova 3309 Villanova 3209 Villanova 3209 Villanova 3205 Villanova 3216 Villanova 3212 Villanova 3205 N. W. Parkway 3120 Amherst 3409 Wentwood 3416 Centenary 3425 Caruth 3537 Wentwood 3448 Westminister 3724 Centenary 3220 Marquette 4137 Purdue 3608 Bryn Mawr 3605 Centenary 3412 Wentwood 3008 Dyer 3716 Wentwood 3524 Wentwood 4210 Potomac 3328 Milton 3636 Centenary Howard S. Lard, representing Fellowship of Deacons, Park Cities Baptist Church ~;~s. R. G. Berle Bessie Bond R. G. Berle Mrs. Roy C. Coffee 3. N. Poore ~rs. C. G. Weakley, 3r. Clare G. Weakley, Jr. Mrs. Roy C. Miller Florence Lillby Ruth Lillby W. Roy Tucker Marvin B. Pierce H. B. Howard George Rogen 3ack D. Colibaugh Dean C. Kipp Mrs. Dean C. Kipp Mrs. Kenneth L. Moore Mr. & Mrs. W. P. Hemenway 3205 Wentwood 3201Wentwood 3205 Wsntwood 6325 Preston Pkway 3828 Villanova 3832 Villanova 3832 Villanova 3900 Centenary 4605 Bowser 4605 Bowser 3517 Southwestern 3204 Villanova 5959 Sherry Lane & 4408 Glenwick Lane 3505 Wentwood 3305 Northwest Parkway 3809 Villanova 3809 Villanova 3220 Marquette 3553 Wentwood ~ayor Coffee called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 P. !4., and stated that he presumed that a majority of the people present were there for the purpose of attending the public hearing in connection with the zoning application 298 of ~r. Yarbrough. However, he felt that it would be entirely proper for the Commission to receive routine reports from certain key personnel. He then asked Chief Keene to make a report on the activities of the police and fire departments. Chief Keene made a very comprehensive report. City Engineer Jack B. Kirven then reported to the City Commission that within the next week the traffic signal lights on Hillcrest Avenue between Granada and Daniels Streets would all be installed. Hurst Sullivan, Public Works Superintendent, made a few brief remarks, giving out that his department is working hard toward the beautification effort of the lake in front of the City Hall. Health Inspector Joe Brown reported that the majority of the people contacted on garbage and other unsanitary action were correcting the situations as complained of. The ~ayor then stated that, in cooperation with the Federal Civil Defense Administration, he would proclaim March 26, 1953, as Civil Defense Day in University Park. The Mayor explained that on that day the city employees with the help of the personnel of S. ~. U. School of Tactics would stage a mock air rain and training program demonstration on Snider Plaza at 11:00 A. ~. The Mayor then stated that the Commission would entertain the new business if any. Whereupon, a Mr. Jim Dale and a Mr. Roberts appeared before the Commission and complained of the $25.00 permit required if anyone desired to drill or dig a well in University Park. These gentlemen were told that the City Commission would take their complaint under advisement and if at any future date the City Commission rescinded the $25.00 permit fee or any part thereof~ that all who had paid such a fee would be reimbursed in keeping with the charge set out in the amended ordinance. The Mayor then declared that pursuant to legal notice published in the City's official publication, February 26, ~arch 5 and ~arch 12~ 1953~ a public hearing would now be held in connection with the request of Harris E. Yarbrough that the zoning classification of "A" Single-Family Residence be changed to "C" Iwo-Family Residence on the North Half of Blocks 63~ 68~ 69 and 74 of University Heights No. '7 Addition. Whereupon, ~r. ~ilton K. Norton~ attorney representing Mr. H. E. Yarbrough, 29:9: appeared and filed with the City Commission 26 exhibits, pointing out with the filing of each and every one certain facts which he felt were pertinent to the situation at hand and lent justification to the granting of the application before the City Commission. Ihese exhibits are more specifically described as follows: £XHIBII NO. 1: ~ap prepared by Harlan Bartholomew Engineers in 1940, which he requested the City Clerk to producer designating the land in question to be zoned as multiple apartment district. EXHIBII NO. 2: Mr. Norton demanded the City Clerk to produce the minutes of the Zoning Commission meeting held August 2, 1940, and read therefrom a motion, which was seconded and carried unanimously, recommending that the land in question be zoned for multiple apartment use. EXHIBITS NOS. 3 AND 4: Copies of deed restrictions concerning property in Blocks 67 through 76 inclusive of University Heights No. 7 Addition to the City of University Park. £XHIBII NO. 5: Mr. Norton read part of Page 89 from the brief entitled City of University Park et all vx Karl Hoblitzelle~ in the Court of Civil Appeals for the 5th Supreme Judicial District of Iexas. 5XHIBII NO. 6: A zoning map Of the City of Dallas furnished under the signature of Robert W. Hollin, Zoning Planner of that City. /his map showed the use of the land across Northwest Highway facing the property in question. 5XHIBII NOS. 7 through 12: Pictures of the land in question as well as the land across Northwest Highway therefrom. 5XHIBII NO. 13: A letter from Lloyd M. Braff, /raffic 5nglneer~ City of Dallas, stating that a traffic count was made May 15, 1951~ and over a 24-hour period the east and west bound traffic on Northwest Highway was 17~385 vehicles. 5XHIBII NO. 14: Ihe agreement entered into between purchasers of Lots in Block 74 and the applicant~ H. 5. Yarbrough~ wherein the purchasers of lots in this Block agreed that they would not protest the rezoning of Lots 12 to 22, both inclusive, in Block 74 of University Heights NO. 7 Addition so that "C" Iwo-Family Dwellings could be built thereon. 300 EXHIBIT NO. 15: ~r. Norton again requested the City Clerk to bring forth files of the Zoning Commission and exhibit to the qayor and Commissioners an agreement entered into in 1950 between the owners of property located in Block 74 of University Heights No. 7 Addition and the applicant, said agreement being a part of the Zoning Commission's files for the year 1950. EXHIBIT NO. 16: qr. Norton demanded that the City Clerk present to the Commission the minutes of the Zoning Commission meeting of October 25, 1948, which showed that the Zoning Commission as of that date unanimously recommended that the property in question be rezoned in part for duplexes, multiple apartments and retail business. EXHIBIT NO. 17: A Petition bearing six signatures of people residing in the 3500 and 3800 blocks of Villanova petitioning the Mayor and Commissioners to grant the applica- tion before them. These six signatures purported to represent the ownership of six lots within 200 feet of the property in question. ED(HIBIT NO. 18: Photostatic copy of a warranty deed dated April 5, 1948, signed by H. E. Yarbrough deeding to Frank L. ~cNeny Lot 2 in Block 62 of University Heights No. 8 Addition. EXHIBITS NOS. 18-A' through 25 inclusive: Individual letters addressed to the ~'~ayor and Commissioners signed by owners of property in the vicinity, all requesting that the application be granted. EXHIBIT NO. 26: A document dated Nov. 24, 1950, setting out the number of different type of apartments and businesses within the corporate limits of the City aS bf this date. After Attorney Norton had presented the above exhibits to the City Commission, he stated that he now desired to present to the Commission citizens of University Park owning property or representing property owners who owned property within University Heights No. 7 Addition or within 200 feet of said Addition. His first witness was ~rs. Robert B. Webb of 3328 ~ilton Street, representing Park Cities Baptist Church, owners of land within this Addition, also ~r. Howard Lard representing the Fellowship Group of the Church in question, and then Hr. Fred A. Pierce, Chairman of the Board 30t of Deacons of the Park Cities Baptist Church. Next were Mr. C. G. Weakley, Jr. of 3832 Villanova Street and Mr. John N. Poore of 3828 Villanova, being owners of homes in University Heights No. 7 Addition. Next was Mr. Fred N. Peak, 4210 Potomac Avenue, a realtor, who stated that he had been in the real estate business for more than 24 years and that in his opinion the applicant's request was reasonable and that the citizens of University Park as a whole would benefit by the granting of same. Mr. H. B. Howard of 4408 Glenwick Lane testified that he had been building homes in University Park for more than 25 years; that he was now a retired school official, having been employed for 32 years by the Highland Park Independent School District; that it was his judgment, based on his experience as a school official, that if the application at hand was granted and duplexes were constructed on all the lots in question facing Northwest Highway that fewer children would live therein and that the burden on the school system would be less than if 39 single family homes were constructed on the lots in question. The next person to speak in favor of the application was Mr. K. W. EnEarl of 3836 Villanova, who was followed by Dr. Herbert R. Howard residing at 3537 Wentwood, the pastor of the Park Cities Baptist Church. The following is a list of the names and addresses of others speaking in favor of the application being granted: NAME, ADDRESS Dr. D. C. Kipp Malcolm Crow Samuel B. Landrum Mrs. Kenneth Moore Hal McCraw, a real estate developer and builder, residence Owner of Marvin Pierce C. J. Tyson, former member of the Zoning Commission Orvis Hunter 3809 Villanova 3524 Wentwood 3717 Wentwood 3220 Marquette 3501 Colgate 3508 and 3512 Wentwood 3204 Villanova 4041 Hanover 4444 Potomac Ave. Attorney Norton then placed City Engineer Jack B. Kirven on the stand to inquire if the water and sewer lines installed in the area were of sufficient capacity to furnish service to suplexes facing Northwest Highway without impairment to service 302 to the single family homes in the area, if the City Commission should see fit to grant the application and permit the construction of the dupleses requested. The City Engineer's testimony was to the effect that the water and sewer facilities were adequate to serve duplexes constructed on the lots as requested. Mr. Howard Lard of 3536 Centenary again addressed the City Commission, stating that his previous talk was made for and on behalf of the Park Cities Baptist Church, being in accord to the City Commission's granting the application, and that he desired to be recorded personally and as a citizen and home owner of University Park as being in favor of the granting of the application. Attorney Norton then stated that he had no further testimony at that time and that the proponents of the proposed change in zoning would rest. }4a¥o~ Coffee then inquired relative to who would lead the discussion for those protesting the granting of the application. Whereupon~ Mr. Ralph Baker of 3801Wentwood Street address the Commission and made a talk against the granting of the application. He offered in evidence two exhibits: EXHIBIT NO. 1: A copy of the agrument presented to the Zoning Commission February 17, 1953, and being a document signed by Mr. E. H. Barry of 3405 Wentwood being headed "Memorandum in protest of zoning change". EXHIBIT NO. 2: A photostatic copy of the findings and report of the members of the Zoning Commission dated February 24, 1953, rendered pursuant to the public hearing held by said Zoning Commission on February 17, 1953. The original of this document was presented by the City Commission at their regular meeting March 2, 1953. Other gentlemen assisting in the protesting of the application being granted were Mr. E. H. Barry of 3405 Wentwood and Mr. Phil Silverberg of 3813 Wentwood. These gentlemen are all licensed attorneys and collaborated in the protesting of the application being granted. /hey stated to the City Commission that they had no witnesses or protestants owning property in University Heights No. 7 Addition, neither did they hav~ any witnesses or protestants owning property within 200 feet of (he land being considered for a change in zoning. The following are the names and addresses of the people 303' who addressed the City Commission in protest of the granting of the application in question: NA ME A DDR ESS H. W. Dorr E. D. Guinn Nate Hemenway William B. Butz Ed J. ~urphy Jerry Drake Lee Williams William Hemenway Dee Downs Mrs. Elane Gilbert Mrs. ~ary Perry Jess L. Henderson H. Wallace Smith Wallace Peacock Larry Collins Scott Hines Walter H. McKinney R. G. Berle 3416 Wentwood 3205 Villanova 3553 Wentwood 3424 Wentwood 3401Wentwood 3409 Wentwood 3532 !~arquette 3553 Wentwood 3601Wentwood 3408 Wentwood 3400 Wentwood 3609 Centenary 3209 Villanova 3205 Northwest Parkway 3413 Wentwood 3128 Amherst 3621Wentwood 3205 Wentwood After everyone in the auditorium had had an opportunity to express themselves against the granting of the application, ~r. Norton, attorney for the applicant, was granted a rebuttal. Also, the attorneys for those protesting were given the opportunity to make a rebuttal but stated they had no further comments to make. The ~.~ayor announced that the City Commission would hold a brief recess and that an executive session would be held in the Mayor's office to review and consider the facts just presented to the Commission. The City Commission convened in the ~ayor's office, requesting that the City Attorney~ Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven~ and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman~ sit in on this executive session. While in executive session all of the evidence presented before the Commission was carefully reviewed, together with other evidence that had been presented to the Commission, namely~ a petition which had been filed with the Zoning Commission at its hearing February 17~ 1953, purported to contain 257 signatures opposing the proposed change, also 37 letters addressed to Roy C. Coffee, Mayor of University Park, protesting the proposed change in zoning. 3O4 A check of the signatures of the 37 letters revealed that in each instance the names were the same affixed to the petition referred to above~ thus the 37 letters were in duplication of the protest registered by the petition. A further careful examination of the petition in question revealed that several of the purported signatures thereon were the same as some of the individuals who appeared before the City Commission and urged said City Commission to grant the application for rezoning, thus their verbal testimony before the City Commission being in direct conflict with their purported signing of the petition filed with the Zoning Commission in protest. It was further revealed that many of the signers of the petition in protest were either tenants or owners of duplex or multiple apartments from one to two miles removed from the land in question; also that many of the signers of the petition in protest resided from several blocks to several miles from the area under consideration; further that more than 10X of those signed this petition were associates in business with one of the members of the Zoning Commission. Other evidence considered by the City Commission~ while in executive session~ were 12 letters addressed to either the Zoning Commission or the ~ay?r and Commissioners from property owners owning property in the close proximity of the land in question endorsing the proposed change in zoning. After careful consideration of all facts presented to the City Commission, while in public hearing and the documents in writing filed with the Zoning Commission at its public hearing February 17, and with the Mayor and City Commissioners~ it appeared that the Commission was ready to take a vote on the proposition. Commissioner George moved that the application for change in zoning as reflected above be granted, the motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously. The Commission then returned to the City Hall Auditorium where Mayor Coffee addressed the Audience, reciting in brief the findings of the City Co~mission, which are more specifically set out in the ordinance which follows~ and in fact Commissionex George's motion was that the following ordinance be adopted, this motion was seconded byCommissioner Stufflebeme, put to a vote and carried unanimously: 3O5 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSI/Y PARK ~;~HICH WAS PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF CO.~MISSIONERS ON THE 20/H DAY OF OCTOBER, 1952, BY CHANGING /HE CLASSIFICATION OF ALL LOTS FACING NORTHWEST PARKWAY FROM HILLCREST AVENUE WEST TO TULANE BOULEVARD, ~ORE SPBZIFICALLY DESCRIBED AS THE NORTH ONE-HALF OF BLOCKS 63, 68, 69 AND 74 OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS NO. 7 ADDITION TO THE CITY OF UNIVERSIIY PARK. The following ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE DE/ER~INING THE NECESSITY FOR PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL LAND TO BE USED FOR PARK AND MUNICIPAL PURPOSES BY THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK. Commissioner George moved that the ordinance be adopted; the motion was seconded by Commissioner $tufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously. There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, %he meeting recessed. PASSED AND 'APPROVED THIS THE 6IH DAY OF APRIL, A. D. 1953. ATT E ST ~/~ //~- ~ 30'6 ~INUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, ,~ONDAY, APRIL 6, 1953, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, April 6, 1953. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were: City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, Health Inspector 3oe B. Brown, 3r., Building Inspector C. F. 3ohanning, Public Works Superintendent H. L. Sullivan and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30~P. M., and Mr. A. B. Swank, an architect representing Herbert M. Cook and Associates, appeared before the Commission supplementing his letter of March 28, 1953, and urged that the Commission authorize the City Engineer to grant a building permit to his client. The building to be located on Fondren Drive east of the Texas and New Orleans Railroad, and to have 44,000 square feet of floor space and to be fireproof, that rs, to be constructed of concrete and masonry materials, also the building will be provided with a fully automatic Fire Protection sprinkler System. The Commission discussed the probable affects of granting such a permit to the fire rates of this City. The City Engineer and the City Clerk both stated to the Commission that in their opinion, the granting of this permit would in no way affect the base key rates of this City. After due consideration, a motion was made by Co~missioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously that a permit be granted as sought. It being specifically understood, of course, that any and all other codes, restrictions and requirements will be adhered to. A Mr. Roberts, initials and address unknown, again appeared before the Commission~and complained of the permit fee of $25.00 required in connection with the drilling of a water well in University Park. After discussing the matter at some length, a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously that the City Attorney be requested to draw an amendment to the Ordinance authorizing the digging of a water well in University Park, providing that the City Clerk and the Mayor may refund $20.00 of the initial cost of the permit provided a certification is made by the City Engineer that water was not found and that the well had been abandoned and had been property closed. Pursuant to legal notice appearing in the official publication on March 19, Watch 26 and April 2~ 1953, the City Clerk was requested~to open sealed bids in connection with the purchase of 1~800 lineal feet of 2~" fire hose and 1,000 lineal i!'' hose. The following is a tabulation showing the name and the quotation feet of ~ orbid price of each of the firms submitting offers: Unit Bid Unit Bid 2~" I, D, ~V... I, Central Fire Truck Corp. Hewitt-Robins Flexi ite Disc. Allowed General Detroit Corp. Innerflex Ez fold $1.57 $ 1.14 None C. E. Fleck Co. Hewitt-Robins Flexlite 1.62 1.09 None 1.64 1. OS 2°/~ Eureka Fire Hose Northland 1.70 1.22 Lone Star 1.50 1.20 American LaFrance Beacon 1.77 1.21 Brigade 1.29 .85 Quaker Rubber Co. Pometu s 1.81 1.32 ~ Cord 1.72 1.2J ~ A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously that the bids be referred to a committee consisting of the nFire Chief~ Fire Marshal, City Engineer and City Clerk for tabulation and analization, and that the City Clerk be authorized to issue purchase order for the purchase of the required hose to the company offering the best bid in the opinion of the Committee. The City Clerk presented a petition for the paving of the alley through Block 7, University Park Addition. 22 of the 25 property owners involved had signed the petition requesting that the alley be paved. ~;lhereupon Commissioner George moved, which motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING PROVIDING FOR THE I,'~PROVE?~EN/ OF AN ALLEY IHROUGH BLCCK 7~ UNIVERSITY PARK ADDITION, APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINI~JM WAGE SCALE CON/AINED IN SUCH SPHCIFICATIONS, LETTING CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVEMEN/S, ~AKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAY.MEN/ OF THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COS/, DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE ES/I,qATES, AND DECLARING AN E',,~ERGENCY. !,lotion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously that the following resolution be approved: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOUfING ES/IMATES OF THE COS/ OF I~,~PROVEMENTS AND OF A.qOUNIS TO BE ASSESSED FOR I~.~PROVE.~ENIS OF AN ALLEY KNO;¥N AS DISTRICT NO. 321 IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING TI.~E AND PLACE FOR HEARING IO THE OWNERS OF ABLrfTING PROPERTY, AND TO ALL OTHERS IMrERES/ED, AND DIRHCIING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOIICE. The City Engineer reported that it would take approximately 900 tons of asphalt to resurface University Boulevard and the north traffic lane of Yale Boulevard, each from Central Expressway west to Airline Road. Motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner $tufflebeme and carried unanimously that the City Clerk be instructed to advertise for the receiving of sealed bids Monday, April 20, 1953, in connection with this much needed improvement. The City Clerk presented a letter from 3. C. Cook~ operating under the name of Atlas Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Co., to install a 10 ton Curtis air compressor unit and to modify the blower in the attic so that the auditorium, and the firemen's dormitory could be provided with cool air during the summer months. The proposal was for a consideration of $3,442.00. After a brief discussion, it was the apparent unanimous decision of the Co~mission to reject the offer. Chief of Police Keene recommended that the south side of the 4200 block of Grassmere Lane be designated as a fire lane. Whereupon motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF CO~,~MISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, CREATING A FIRE LANE ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF GRASSMERE LANE FRO,~'DOUGLAS AVENUE TO WESTCHESTER DRIVE~ PROHIBITING THE PARKING OF ANY VEHICLE ALONG SAID FIRE LANE AT ANY TIME AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Commissioner George moved, which motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously that the following ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE USE OF WATER FOR SOME PURFOSES AND REGULATING IHE USE OF WATER FOR OTHER PURDgSEs FRO~ THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK WATER SUPPLY SYS/E~; REGULATING AND PROHIBITING GENERALLY THE USE OF WAIER FOR INDUSTRIAL USES; PROHIBITING THE USE OF WASTE OF %~ATER FOR UNAUTHORIZED PURFOSES; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY; REPEALING ORDINANCE DATED OCIOBER 17, 1952, WITH A SAVINGS CLAUSE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Eugene .McElvaney appeared before the City Commission and filed with the Commission the following letter: "April 6, 1953 To the Honorable City Commission, City of University Park. Gentlemen: I have been a resident of University Park for some fifteen years, during which time I have come to regard three institutions as the most important in my life - Highlaad Park Methodist Church, Southern Methodist University, and the City of University Park itself. To the former two I have heretofore made fairly substantial contributions. It is now my desire to show my appreciation of this grand little city in which we live by contributing something toward its further development and beautification. I have watched with interest the progressive planning of its Park improve- ments and I believe ~hat particular development is one of its most important undertakings, for it inures to the greatest benefit of all of the Park's citizens. Therefore~ in furtherance of that program I am pleased to make a contribution of $15,000 toward the ultimate achievement of the city's plans in this direction. There are no restrictions or limitations with respect to the expenditure of these funds, except that they be used for General Park or Recreational purposes, and for whatever Park or Parks of the City of University Park your body may see fit to appropriate the funds. 310 I have been most favorably impressed with the Lambert landscapling plans in connection with current park improvements and I am hopeful, of course, thai my contribution if needed for that particular project can help to bring those plans to complele accomplishment. Sincerely yours, (Signed) Eugene McElvaney Eugene McElvaney." Mayor Coffee thanked Mr. ~V~Elvaney for his general proposal, then a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously lhat the following resolution be approved: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CONTRIBUTION OF EUGENE McELVANEY OF FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR GENERAL PARK BEAUTIFICATION PURPOSES IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK. The mayor then announced thai legal advertisement had appeared in lhe City's official publication March 26 and April 2, relalive lo lhe City Commission giving consideration lo lhe purchase of Lot 1 through 14, conslituling all of Block 62, University Heights No. 7 Addition. Said land to be used for municipal and/or park purposes. Also that the City had previously advertised that consideration would be given lo the purchase of Lois 7 through 20, Block 68, University Heights No. 7 Addition. Said land to be used for municipal and/or park purposes and that the previous hearing had been continued until lhe nighl of April 6, 1953, and that the Commission would now give consideration to the purchase of either of the %racis of land in question. Mr. H. H. Yarbrough, owner of both tracls of ground in queslion, addressed the Commission staling that he was interested in knowing if the owners of property in lhat vicinity desired thai the City purchase either of the tracts of ground in question, and if so, which of lhe locations would lhey prefer. l~r. E. H. Barry of 3405 Wentwood, Mr. Dee Downs of 3701Wentwood, and Mr. U. P. Hemenway of 3653 Wenlwood, all addressed the Commission, slating thai they would appreciate !,~r. Yarbrough selling lo lhe City Block 63, and the City purchasing same for a park. %~lhen it was apparent that everyone in the auditorium felt that Block 63, would make a lovely park for this City~ that its purchase was desirable~ '~r. Yarbrough then addressed the Commission stating that he was ready to enter into a contract with the City to sell said Block 63 for a consideration of $56,000. l;~hereupon a Contract of Sale was entered into between ~,~r. Yarbrough and the City~ and Commissioner Stufflebeme moved~ which motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE A~¢ARDING CONTRACT FOR PURC~[ASE OF A TRACT OF LAND KNO%~JN AS BSOCK 63~ UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS NO. 7 ADDITION~ TO BE USED FOR MUNICIPAL AND PARK PURDOSES~ AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF SUCH CONTRACT; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF TI.~.~E ~./~ARRANTS IN EVIDENCE OF THE INDEBTEDNESS INCURRED BY SUCH CONTRACT; ~AKING PROVISION FOR THE LEVY OF TAXES TO RETIRE THE SAID INDEBTEDNESS EVIDENCED BY SUCH %'IARRANTS AND DECLARING A~' E~4ERGENCY. The following resolution was then introduced. .~,~otion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously that same be adopted: RESOLUTION CORRECTING BUDGET A~'~END~.~ENT AND THE APPROPRIATION OF $56~000.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A TRACT OF GROUND TO BE USED FOR PARK AND MUNICIPAL PURFOSES, %~HICH WAS PASSED AND APPROVED ON 19TH DAY OF JANUARY~ 1953. !4orion was then made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE I$$UANCE OF TI~E ~ARRANTS FOR THE PURChaSE OF LAND~ BEING LO/S I TO 14~ BOTH INCLUSIVE~ BLCCK 63~ UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS NO. 7 ADDITION~ AND LEVYING A TAX TO PAY INTEREST AND CREATE A SINKING FUND TO RETIRE SUCH INDEBTEDNESS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. There being no further business at this time the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 20TH DAY OF APRIL, A. D. 1953. 312 ~.INUTES OF A RECESSED ~EEIING OF THE BOARD OF CO~'g~4ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, }{ELD IN THE ~AAYOR'S OFFICE, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 1953, AT 3:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners met in recessed meeting at 3:30 ~ M., Friday, April 17, 1953, in the Mayor's Office. Present were Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Assistant City Engineer Sam Spradlin, and City Clerk Ralph £. Hamman. Ihe meeting was held at the request of Mr. George P. Cullum, Sr., who appeared in company with George P. Cullum, Jr., for the purpose of discussing the termination of the W. G. Cullum & Company's franchise, recorded in Volume 4, Page 409 of the Ordinance Records of this City. ~r. Cullum explained to the City Co,mission that the payments to be made by the property owners to the franchise holder as set out in the renewed franchise were the same per lineal foot as originally provided when the franchise was first entered into in 1931. He pointed out that conferring with members of the Governing Body of this City on ~arch 23, 1946, the then Governing Body agreed to pay out of the City's treasury a sum equal to 35.91~ of the collections made from the respective property owners~ if and when such payments were made and the property owner was permitted to connect onto the trunk lines placed in the alley to serve the respective properties. Mr. Cullum stated that these amounts were in arrears to the extent of $1,789.14, and that additional collections were anticipated to the extent that the City would be required to pay an additional amount of approximately $3,500.00. Mr. Cullum stated that due to the increase cost of materials and labor, he could not continue on the basis upon which he had been operating since 1946. He stated that he would like to can.del t~e franchise immediately thus leaving Blocks 63, 68 and 69 of University Heights No. 7 Addition, unserved with water. He stated that he had previously installed sewer lines through these blocks, but would like to be relieved of the responsibility of installing the 10" water line required by the City's plan of development. After discussing the problem at hand for approximately two hours~ Mr. Cullum was advised to submit to the City Commission in writing his request that the City consent to cancel the franchise as of April 20~ 1953, and not require of him the 90 day notice option, provided in the last renewal of the franchise, March 19, 1945. The Commission also discussed with Mr. Cullum the fact that the City had contracted to purchase Block 63 of University Heights No. 7 Addition, and that it desired to negotiate with him to construct through this Block the 10" cast iron water main, provided in the City's over-all water circulation plan. Whereupon, ~r. Cullum presented a letter addressed to the City setting out that he would make the installa- tion of this water main through this Block 63, at a price of $4.25 per lineal foot in place, 10" gate valves will be furnished at $160.00 each, and necessary cast iron fittings would be furnished at $.17¢ per pound. Commissioner George inquired of the City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven relative to the reasonableness of the proposal. ~r. Kirven stated that he had checked with other water and sewer contractors and had found that Mr. Cullum's proposal was less than current prices. Whereupon Commissioner George moved that Mr. Cullum be requested to order the necessary pipe, valves and fittings~ and that the installation be made as quickly as possible, and that when work had been completed and statements submitted that same be paid if found correct and charged %o water line extensions. Ibis motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously. There being no further business~ the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 20TH DAY OF APRIL, A. D. 1953. ATT EST:/!/~, , 31.4. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEEIING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, APRIL 20, 1953, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday, April 20, 1953. Present were Mayor Pro Tem Wylie Stufflebeme and Commissioner W. E. George. Also present were: City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Assistant City Engineer Sam Spradlin, Public Works Superin- tendent H. L. Sullivan, Health Inspector Joe B. Brown, Jr., Purchasing Agent W.' E. West, Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Mayor Pro Tem Stufflebeme called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 P. M. No one was present other than those mentioned above and Charles Shields, President of the Park Cities News. The City Clerk was requested to open sealed bids in connection with the resurfacing of University Boulevard and the Nox~ch Traffic Lane Of Yale Boulevard, each from Airline Road east to Central Expressway. The bid of Texas Bitulithic Company was $6.19 per ton for asphalt in place, and .19¢ per gallon for liquid tack coat asphalt, estimated quantities of 900 tons on the above basis would cost $5,609.00. The bid of Uvalde Construction Company was $5.93 per ton for heavy asphalt in place, and .175 per gallon for liquid tack coat asphalt, or a total of $5,371.00. Commissioner George moved that the bids be referred to the Mayor, City Engineer and City Clerk for tabulation, and if found comparable, that the contract be awarded to the Uvalde Construction Company, the low bidder. This motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. Motion was then made by Commissioner George, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Stufflebeme and carried unanimously that the following resolution be approved: RESOLUTION ACCEFrING IMPROVEMENTS IN ALLEY KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 320, AND ORDERING PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS DUE W. S. CRAWFORD COMPANY FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS. Commissioner George moved that the following ordinance be adopted, motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF CO~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING NORTH AND SOUTH ON ATHENS STREET TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROSEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSECTION OF MILTON AVENUE, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLAT ION THEREOF. Commissioner George moved that the following ordinance be adopted, motion was seconded by Mayor P~o Tern Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF AN ALLEY, LOTS 1, THROUGH 20, GRANADA PLACE ADDITION, BL(EK B, GOLF DRIVE ADDITION, LOTS 9 THROUGH 12, ASBURY ADDITION, LOTS 1 THROUGH 8, VANDERBILT PLACE ADDITION, LOTS 1 THROUGH 4, THACKERY PLACE ADDITION, AND LOT 1, BLCCK 1~ WESLEY PLACE ADDITION; AND A PORTION OF BLEEK 5, PRESTON HEIGHTS ADDITION, AND A PORTION OF BLCEK 10, METHODIST UNIVERSITY ADDITION, APPROVING AND ADOFfING MINIMUM WAGE SCALE CONTAINED IN SiEH SPECIFICATIONS, LETTING CONTRACT FOR SUSH IMPROVE- MENTS, MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST, DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE ESTIMATES AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Commissioner George moved that the following resolution be approved, motion was seconded by Mayor P~o Tem Stufflebeme and carried unanimously: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOFfING ESTIMATES OF THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS .AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVE- MEN'rS ON,ALLEYS KNOWN AS DISTRICTS NO. 322 AND 323 IN the CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING TINM AND PLACE FOR HEARING TO THE OWNERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND TO ALL OTHERS INTERESTED, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE. Commissioner George moved that the followin9 ordinance be adopted, motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Stufflebeme and carried unanimously: ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8 OF AN ORDINANCE ADOFfED ON THE 7TH DAY OF SEFfEMBER, A. D. 1950, AND RECORDED IN VOLUME 6, PAGES 437-438 OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS, AND AS AMENDED MARCH 17, 1952, AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 7, PAGES 23-24 OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THECITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, RELATIVE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 316 City Attorney Dick P. Wood p~esented a communication f~om W. G. Cullum & Co. signed by George P. Cullum, S~., member of the fi~m, document is dated April 20, 1953, and ~equests that the City consent to the cancellation immediately of the W. G. Cullum & Company's f~anchise. This subject having been fully cove~ed at a ~ecessed meeting of the Mayo~ and Commissioners held April 17, 1953. Commissioner George moved that the City accept and approve the immediate termination of the W. G. Cullum & Company's f~anchise, pursuant to the written request dated April 20, 1953. This motion was seconded by Mayor P~o Tem Stufflebeme and ca~ied unanimously. There being no further business at this time, the meeting ~ecessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 4TH DAY OF MAY, A. D. 1953. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD~ MONDAY, MAY 4, 1953, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, May 4, 1953. Present were Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, City Auditor James E. Brown, Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene, Purchasing Agent W. E. West and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 P. M., and the only guest was Charles Shield, President of the Park Cities News. A public hearing was held in connection with the paving of the alley between McFarlin and University Boulevards extending from Thackeray Street west to Golf Drive. No one was present to object to this proposed improvement. Motion was duly made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE CCMT OF IMPROVING ALLEY THROUGH BL(~CK 7, UNIVERSITY PARK ADDITION IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST THE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLB~TION OF ~SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGEhEY. Motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme and seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously, that the following ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPOINTING A BOARD OF EQUALIZATION FOR THE YEAR 1953, FIXING TIME FOR THE FIRST MEETING AND THE COMPENSATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION. Motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme put to vote and carried unanimously that the following ordinance be adopted: 318 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF CON~ISSIONERS OF TH~ CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF THE UNIVERSITY PARK SWIPING POOLS BY CERTAIN PERSONS, PROVIDING RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE USE OF THE POOLS, PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLAIION OF THE RULES AND ~EGULATIONS, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES HERETOFORE ADOPTED, AND DECLARING AN E~RGENCY. Commissioner Stufflebeme stated he felt that it was very important that the City Commission have a conference with all of the proposed employees for the swimming pools prior to the time the pools open, and the Commission meeting of May 18, 1953, was tentatively set as the date of this conference. It being.under- stood, however, that in the event all the personnel has not been hired as of that date that the conference be arranged for a later date. Petitions were presented requesting the paving of alleys through Block 70, University Heights No. 6 & No. 7 Additions, and through Block 21, Caruth Hills AdditiOn. An examination of these bids disclosed that the owners of Block 70 had cooperated 100°%, and that in Block 21, 72~ of the owners had cooperated. A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously ~ that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE D~TERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVE~NTS OF AN ALLEY BLCCK 70, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS NO. 6 AND NO. 7 ADDITIONS, AND BLOCK 21, CARUTH HILLS ADDITION, APPROVING AND ADOPTING MININ~3M WAGE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH SPECIFICATIONS, LEITING CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS, N~KING APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST, DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE ESTIN~TES, AND DECLARING AN E~RG~NCY. Motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously, that the following resolution be approved:' RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVE- MENTS ON ALLEYS KNOWN AS DISTRICTS NO. 324 AND NO. 325 IN /HE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING TO THE OWNERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND TO ALL OTHERS INTERESTED, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE. 3 City Clerk Hamman presented a letter from Hubert M. Cook, requesting the City to recognize his ownership of 376' of an 8" water pipe to be laid adjacent to Central Expressway, and in the alley south of Fondren Drive, until such time as the owners of the property abutting this line had paid Mr. Cook their pro rata part of the cost of the installation. ~tion was made h¥ Co~issioner Stuffleheme, seconded by Co~issioner George and carried unanimously, that the City Engineer he requested to set up the a~unts to be paid hy the abutting property, and that this City recognize the ownership of Mr. Cook until such time as he had collected ~nds due him. The City Attorney and City Clerk offered a check of $35.00 signed hy Gladys Kingshu~, as a compromise settlement of her pro rata part of the cost of paving the alley at the rear of her home in Highland Park, being the alley between San Carlos Drive and Potomac Avenue in the 4200 block. Motion was made hy Co~issioner George and secon~d hy Co~issioner Stuffleheme and carried unanimously that the compromise he accepted, and that Street ~tension he charged the $25.00 to cover the remaining amount held against the Kingshury prope~y. A written report was submitted by Joe B. Brown, Jr., Health Inspector, for the month of April. The City Engineer presented state~nt from W. S. Crawford Company in the amount of $6,159.63, being the City's pro rata part for the paving of Fondren ~ive and University Boulevard, abutting City owned property. City Engineer Kirven stated that the work had been done and was satisfacto~, and in his opinion it is p~per to pay Mr. Crawford at this time. Motion was duly made hyCo~issioner Stuffleheme, seconded hy Co~issioner George and carried unani~usly that the account he paid and charged to Street Extension. There being no ~rther business at this time, the meeting recessed. ~SSED AND APPROVED THIS T~ I~H WY OF NY, A. D. 1953. 320 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ~EETING OF THE BOARD OF COmmISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, MAY 18, 1953, AT 7: 30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, May 18, 1953. Present were Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Assistant City Engineer Sam Spradlin, Superintendent of Public Works H. L. Sullivan, Purchasir~ Agent W. E. West, Manager of the Water Department R. T. Puryear and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Charles Shields, President of the ~rk Cities News, was the only person persent other than those mentioned above. Mayor Coffee called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 Pl M., and a public hearing was held in connection with the paving of the alley between Granada md Asbury Avenues extending from Golf Drive east to High School Drive, and a part of the alley between Glenwick Lane and Emerson Street, completing the paving of the alley from Westchester Drive east to Preston Road. No one appeared to protest this improve- ment, whereupon motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Cormmissioner George, and carried unanimously that the public hearing be closed and the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OP THE COST OF IMPROVING ALLEY THROUGH LOTS 1 THROUGH 20, GRANADA PLACE ADDITION, BLOCK B, GOLF DRIVE ADDITION; LOTS 9 THROUGH 12, ASBURY ADDITION, LOTS 1 THROUGH 8, VANDERBILT PLACE ADDITION, LOTS 1 THROUGH 4, THACKERAY PLACE ADDITION, AND LOT L, BLOCK 1, WESLEY PLACE ADDITION; AND THE E 10' OF LOt 3 THROUGH LOT 8, BLOCK 5, PRESTON HEIGHTS ADDITION, AND LOTS 4 THROUGH 9, BLOCK 10, METHODIST UNIVERSITY ADDITION IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST THE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF 3SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF, AND D~CLARING AN EMERGENCY. The following ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF CO~ISSIONERS OF TPE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGULATING, TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING EAST AND WEST ON EAG'r BIkKLEY AVENUE TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS TEE INTERSECTION OF DUBLIN STREET, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR TEE VIOLATION THEREOF. Commissioner George moved that the above ordinance be adopted, motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The City Commission discussed the fact that the City's water sales from October 1, 1952 through April 30, 1953, were $18,529.40 less than anticipated at the time the budget was prepared, and the further fact that it was apparent that the Pa~k Cities Water District were going to raise its rate of water sold to the City probably as much as $.02¢ per thousand gallons. After discussing the matter at considerable length, a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously that the following ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VII OF AN ORDINANCE PASSED AND APPROVED BY TEE BOARD OF CON~ISSIONERS ON THE ISTH DAY OF JUNE, 1936, AND AS AMENDED TEE 2ND DAY OF APRIL, 1951, RECORDED IN VOL. 6, PAGE 532, ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, CREAIING THE OFFICE OF MANAGER OF WATER WORKS AND SEWERAGE DEPARTN~NI, PRESCRIBING TEE DUTIES OF SAID MANAGER, PROVIDING FOR WATER RATES FOR SERVICES FURNISHED WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY, PROVIDING FOR RATES FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND FOR CONSUNERS OUTSIDE TEE CITY LIMITS, PROVIDING RATES FOR SEWERAGE SERVICE, PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR FALSE STATENENT IN SUCH APPLICATION, PROVIDING MONEY DEPOSITS TO BF POSTED FOR WATER SERVICES, PROVIDING FOR WATER PERMITS TO BE ISSUED, PROVIDING FOE ~.ERS TO BE SET AND FEES THEREFOR, PROVIDING FOR THE TESTING OF WATER NE'rERS AND THE CHARGE THEREFOR, AND FOR A SERVICE CHARGE IN CASE OF NETERS NOT REGISTERING CORRECTLY, PROVIDING REGULATIONS TO GOVERN WATER AND SEWER SERVICES, PROVIDING FOR INSPECYIONS BY AUTHORIZED PERSONS, PROVIDING FOR SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF FIRE HYDRANTS, PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR TAMPERING WITH EQUIP~NT OF WATER AND SEWER SERVICES, PROVIDING FOR NO~ICE TO TEE MANAGER OF SIDEWALK OR CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, AND DECLARING AN ENERGENCY", AND DECLARING AN EN~:RGENCY. 322 Chief Keene discussed with the Commission, the Police Department sponsoring a picnic to be held in Curtis Park, Saturday, Uay 23, 1953, from 1=00 to 5=00 for the Boys Police Patrol, being the personnel that have assisted in handling school traffic with the Police Department. Commissioner Stufflebeme commented favorably on the idea, and the other members of the Governing Body appeared to be unanimous to the City bearing the expense in connection with this celebration. (The Coca-cola and D~. Pepper Companies to furnish drinks complimentary.) There being no further business at this time, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 1ST DAY OF JUNE, A. D. 1953. 323: MINUTES OF A RECESSED ~EETING OF THE BOARD OF CON~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY,25, 1953, AT 4:15 P. M. The City Commission met in recessed session Monday, May 25, 1953, at 4:15 P. Nh All members of the City Commission and the City Clerk were present. Also present were N~. C. H. Marshall, Manager of the swimming pool, and the following swimming pool personnel: Marilyn Eckert, Charles Estill, Cora Lee George, Nh T. Green, Marvin K. Hall, Jr., Alice Hughes, Robert H. Hyde, Vivian Ann Innes, William H. Mansfield III, John C. Marshall, Jr., James A. Nokley, James C. Roberts, Edith Ann Ryser, Gladys Sitz and Gynne Watson. Mayor Coffee, Commissioner George and Commissioner Stufflebeme, City Clerk Hamman and Manager Marshall, all addressed the swimming pool employees, and discussed the swimming pool ordinance adopted on the 4th day of May, 1953. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the three following corrections be made in the ordinance: 1. That a Paragraph "A", the word "over" be deleted, and after the word "age", the words "or over" be inserted. That in Paragraph "B", in the 3rd sentence that "Permanently affixed" be substituted for the word "worn". That in Paragraph "N" a 10. subparagraph be added to read: "No one in street clothes admitted to the vicinity of the adult pool." There being no further business at this time, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 1SI DAY OF 3UNE, A. D. 1953. LERK 324 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, JUNE 1, 1953. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, June 1, 1953. Present were Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were: City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, Assistant City Engineer Sam Spradlin, Superintendent of Public Works H. L. Sullivan, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, Manager of the Swimming Pool C. H. Marshall and Ci{y Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The only person present other than City Officials and City Employees was Mr. Charles Shields, President of the Park Cities News. The City Commission held a public hearing in connection with the paving of alleys intersecting Block 70, University Heights Addition, and Block 21, Caruth Hills Addition. 100% of the owners of Block 70 had signed the petition requesting th~ the alley be paved, and more than 50~ of the property owners in Block 21, Caruth Hills had requested that the alley be paved. No one appeared to protest the improvement. Whereupon a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stuffle- beme and carried unanimously that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINAkCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK 70, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS NO. 6 & NO. 7 ADDITIONS, AND BLOCK 21, CARUTH HILLS ADDITION IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST THE OWNERS THEREOF, PR(~JIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND IHE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMEREESEY. Motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously that the following ordinance be adopted= ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGULATING, TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING EAST AND WEST ON VILLANOVA DRIVE TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSECTION OF BALTIMORE DRIVE, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. The City Clerk presented petitions requesting that the alley intersecting Block 74, University Heights No. 7 Addition, and Block C, Windsor Place Addition, be paved, gore than 50~ of the property owners had signed these petitions. Whereupon Commissioner George moved that the following ordinance be adopted, motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously: ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF AN ALLEY BLOCK 74, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS NO. 7 ADDITION, AND BLCCK C, WINDSOR PLACE ADDITION, APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM WAGE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH SPBSIFICATIONS, LETTING CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS, MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST, DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE ESTIMATES AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Corm~issioner Stufflebeme moved, which motion was seconded by Commissioner George and Carried unanimously that :the following resolution be approved: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVEMENTS ON ALLEYS KNOWN AS DISTRICT NOS. 326 AND 327 IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING TO THE OWNERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND TO ALL OTHERS INTERESTED, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE. Commissioner George moved, which motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously that the following ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF WATER FOR SPRINKLING, WATERING OF LAWNS, GARDENS, AND SHRUBBERY BY CONSUMERS OF WATER CONNECTED WITH THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK WATER SYSTEM; PROVIDING THAT THE OWNERS OR GSCUPANTS OF EVEN-NUMBERED HOUSES SERVED WITH THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK MAY SPRINKLE, WATER LAWSN, GARDENS AND SHRUBBERY ON EVEN'NUMBERED DAYS, AND THAT THE OWNERS OR OCCUPANTS OF ODD-NUMBERED HOUSES SERVED WITH CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK WATER MAY SPRINKLE, WATER LAWSN, GARDENS AND SHRUBBERY ON ODD-NUMBERED DAYS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY; AND DEELARING AN EMERGENCY. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously that the following ordinance be adopted: 32.6 AN ORDINANCE DEFINING AND REGULATING ITINERATE MER- CHANTS, ITINERATE VENDORS AND PEDDLERS AND PERSONS SELLING OR TAKING ORDERS FOR GOODS, WARES, MERCHANDISE, SERVICES AND SUBECRIFrIONS~ PROVIDING FOR LICENSES AND A LIC£NSE FEE~ REQUIRING A BOND~ REQUIRING SUCH PERSONS TO OBTAIN A PERMIT FRO~ THE CITY SECRETARY PRIOR TO SOLICITING ANY ORDERS~ PROVIDING FOR AN APPEAL FROM THE CITY SECRETARY'S RULLING~ AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTI£S FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE. The City Clerk discussed with the Commission the request of the Park Cities Water District that the City pay $.02¢ per thousand gallons additional for the water consumed by this City during the month of April, and that we pay $.185 per thousand during the month of May, 1953. Motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously, that the request be honored and that the Mayor and City Clerk be instructed to make payment. Chief Keene mentioned that the Texas Police Association would hold its annual meeting in San Antonio, beginning June 14, through June 18, 1953. Whereupon authorization was granted for him to attend this convention at the expense of the City..: There being no further business at this time, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 15TH DAY OF JUNE, A. D. 1953. 327' MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEFrING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, JUNE 15, 1953, AT 7:30 P. NL The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, June 15, 1953, at 7:30 P. M. The following members were present: Mayor Pro Tem Wylie Stufflebeme and Commissioner W. E. George. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Health Inspector Joe B. Brown, Superintendent of Public Works H. L. Sullivan, Purchasing Agent W. E. West and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The only visitor was Charles Shields of the Park C ties News. Mayor pro tern Stufflebeme called the meeting to order, and the following ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NB~ESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF AN ALLEY THROUGH BLCCK D, WINDSOR PLACE ADDITION, APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM WAGE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH SPB~IFICATIONS, LETTING CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS, MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF IHE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST, DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE ESTIMATES, AND DECLARING AN Commissioner George moved that the above ordinance be adopted, motion was seconded by Mayor pro rem Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS AND OF AMOUNTS T'O BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVE- gENTS ON AN ALLEY KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 328 IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING TO THE OWNERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND TO ALL OTHERS INTERESTED, AND DIRECTING IHE CITY .BLERK TO GIVE NOTICE. Commissioner George moved that the above resolution be approved, motion was seconded by Mayor pro rem Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. City Clerk Han~nan presented statement from Uvalde Construction Company in the amount of $6,814.05 for the resurfacing of the north traffic lane of Yale Boulevard 328 and University Boulevard, each from Central Expressway west to Airline Road; also for the resurfacing of the intersections with Cleburne Street of Daniels, Rosedale and Milton Avenues. Commissioner George moved that the statement be paid~ motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented a petition requesting that stop signs be placed on the east and west side of Boedeker Street where same intersects Southwestern Boulevard, There are at this time stop signs on Boedeker Street stopping the traffic going north and south. The police Department does not recommend the placing of signs on Southwestern Boulevard. Commissioner George moved that the petition together with the recommendation of the Police Department be referred to the University Park Safety Commission for its study and recommendation~ this motion was seconded by Mayor pro rem Stufflebeme and carried unanimously, City Attorney Wood reported to the Commission that ~tro Henry Klepak of 3001 Bryn Mawr D~ive, had complained to him that his atrconditioner was on a separate meter, and that the meter had gone dead causiag damage to his atrcondttioner to the extent of approximately $400,00 and that he felt the City should reimburse him for this amount. The City Engineer and City Clerk explained to the Commission that it was not the policy of the City to connect airconditioners to separate meters, and that it was their feeling that the City Attorney had been furnished erroneous information. Whereupon Commissioner George moved that Mr° Klepak's request be referred to the City Attorney and City Engineer for inves%tgation~ this motion was seconded by Mayor pro, rem Stufflebeme and carried unanimously. Mr. $oe Brown~ the Cityts Health inspector, reported to the.Commission conditions recently found at the Park Cities Frozen Food Lockers and the Beef and Bun Barbeque, Fm. Brown was instructed to do his best to enforce the ordinances of this City~ and if and when necessary~ to file legal complaint in the Corporation Court against any and al[ offenders, The City Clerk discussed with the Co,~nission proposals from various companies to aircondition the Firemen's dormitory. After briefly reviewing the proposals at hand, the City Clerk was instructed to get additional proposals and request those who had made proposals to restudy the situation and to submit proposals on the basis of the installation of a 10 ton unit, which could he connected to the auditorium with ducts and could he used for the colling of the auditorium if and when desirable. There being no further business at this time, the meeting recessed to meet on call. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 6TH DAY OF JULY, A. D. 1953. / CITY CLERK 330 MINUTES OF A RBSESSED MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CONtMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE MAYOR'S OFFICE, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, JUNE 29, 1953, AT 4:00 P. The Board of Commissioners met in recessed meeting at 4:00 P. M., ~onday, June 29, 1953. Present were Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Co~mfssioner W. E. George and Corrs~issioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Engineer Jack B. Kirven and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order, and the City Clerk brought to the attention of the Commission Corporation Court Case No. 1372, University Park vs. Sharon Orville Shutt. This party was fined $15.00, June 13, 1953. A check in this amount signed hy R. £. Shutt Motor Line, ~rs. R. £. Shutt, drawn on the Texas Bank and Trust Company was delivered to Joe B. Churchman, Deputy Clerk of the Corporation Court. He issued Police Department's prenumhered Receipt No. 28281 in acknowledgment of the check. The check in question was then deposited together with other funds with the Cashier of this City and Sundry Receipt No. 22928 was issued to the Police Department. Said check signed hy R. E. Shutt Motor Line in the amount of $15,00 was returned, upaid to this City with the notation: "Refer to Maker". In the interim, Sharon O. Shutt with Corporation Judge Gene Lary's permission appealed Case No. 1372 to the County Court. Commissioner George moved that the City Clerk he authorized to issue this City's check in the sum of $15.00 to reimburse the Petty Cash Fund for this amount, which had been used to redeem the R. E. Shutt ~otor Line check. This motion was seconded hy Commissioner Stuffleheme and carried unanimously. The Commission then opened sealed bids in connection with the purchase of a ten (10) ton airconditioning unit to he placed in the Firemen's dormitory, and installed so that the Firemen's dormitory including the kitchen, the engineer's office, the foyer on the second floor and the City Hall auditorium could all he cooled hy mechanical refrigeration. with the name of the contractor and the price: Atlas Refrigeration M. B. Miser Lone Star Air Conditioning Co. Texas Distributors The following is a brief description of the equipment offered, together Frymire Enginnering Co. 2- 5~ Ton Curtis Units 1 - 10 Ton - Carrier 1 - 11 Ton - Chrysler Airtemp $ 3,576.00 $ 3,734.00 $ 3,738.00 1 - 10 Ton - G. E. (Top Price) $ 3,574.00 (Cost plus 15% overhead and 10% profit) 1 - 10 Ton - Carrier $ 4,347.00 It appeared that the bid of the Texas Distributors co. was the best bid. A motion was made hy Commissioner George that all of the bids he referred to the City Engineer for tabulation; further that he investigate carefully the cost of electrical wiring and other sundry expense items not included in any of the quotations, and that the Mayor and City Clerk he authorized to enter into contract with Texas Distributors Company, if in the opinion of the Mayor and overall cost was in keeping with the budget. This motion was seconded hy Commissioner Stuffleheme and carried unanimously. There being no further business at this time, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 6TH DAY OF 3ULY, A. D. 1953. 332 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR NEEIING OF THE BOARD OF CC~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, 3ULY 6, 1953, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session ~onday, July 6, 1953. The following members were present: N~ayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stuffleheme. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene,' City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Assistant City Engineer Sam H. Spradlin, Superintendent of Public Works H. L. Sullivan, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, Manager of the Swimming Pool C. H. ~arshall, Health Inspector JOe B. Brown and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 P. M. A public hearing was held in connection with the paving of the alleys known as Districts No. 326, No. 327 and No. 328. A Mrs. Ruth Donnelly appeared, and stated that she was representing E. C. Robertson, owner of Lot 8 and a Part'of Lot 7, Block C, Windsor Place Addition, being the alley known as Improvement District .No. 327. She stated that Mr. Robertson was in poor health'and was not financially able to pay the cost of the paving at this time, and for that reason opposed the paving of the alley. Mayor Coffee explained that 11 of the 15 property owners had petitioned the Commission to pave the alley and had heretofore deposited with the City funds representing their pro rata part of the cost, and that it was his feeling that where such a large majority of the property owners desired the alley improved that the improvement should be made. No one else appeared to protest the improvement. Cot, missioner Stuffleheme moved, which motion was seconded hy Commissioner George and carried unanimously that the hearing be closed and that the following ordinance he adopted: 333' ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING ALLEYS THRCUGH BLOCK 74, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS NO. 7 ADDITION, BLOCKS C ANDD, WINDSOR PLACE ADDITION IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST THE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING' FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The City Clerk presented a Resolution passed by the Board of Equalization approving the General Rolls of the Tax Assessor and Collector for the calendar year of 1953. The City Clerk was instructed to convey to the Board of Equalization for the City Commission its appreciation for services rendered. Whereupon motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously that the following resolution be approved: RESOLUTION OF IHE BOARD OF CON~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING THE GENERAL ROLLS OF THE CITY CLERK AS EX-OFFICIO TAX ASSESSOR AND TAX COLLECTOR OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1953. The City Clerk then presented petitions requesting that the alleys through Block 45, University Heights No. 4 Addition, and through Block G, Windsor Park Addition be paved. Whereupon the following ordinance was unanimously adopted: ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE I~PROVEMENTS OF AN ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK 45, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS NO. 4 ADDITION, AND BLOCK G, WINDSOR PLACE ADDITION, APPROVING AND ADOPTING MININFOM WAGE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH SPECIFICATIONS, LETTING CONTRACT FOR SUCH I~PROVEMENTS, Nt~KING APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST, DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE ESTI~TES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved, which motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously that the following resolution be approved: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTINt~TES OF THE COST OF IMPROVENENTS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVE- MENTS ON ALLEYS KNOWN AS DISTRICTS NO. 329 AND 330 IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING TO THE OWNERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND TO ALL OI~HERS INTERESTED, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE. -334, Bids were then opened in connection with the improvement of a portion of Williams Park extending 103' south of McFarlin Boulevard. Bids had been submitted pursuant to legal advertisement appearing in the City's Official Publication, July 6, 1953. The following is the name of the firmsbidding and their respective bid: Ben Sira & Company Staco, Limited Engineering Construction Co. W.'S. Crawford Co. best bid. $ 15,615.01 16,643.84 16,486.29 14,828.41 Whittle Construction Co. 15,585.72 Austin Paving Co. 17,579.17 It appeared that the bid of W. S. Crawford Company, the low bid, was the Motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously, that the bids be referred to the City Engineer for tabulation and if no irregularities were found that the Mayor and City CIerk be authorized to enter into a contract with W. S. Crawford Company for the construction of this improvement, if and when the City was in possession of funds which Mr. Eugene McElvaney proposed to donate to the City to he used in Connection with this improvement. Chief of Police Keene appeared before the Commission and recommended that stop signs he placed on the east and west sides of Turtle Creek Boulevard where said street intersects with Vilianova Drive; also that stop signs he placed on Turtle Creek Bouievard stopping traffic going north and entering Northwest Parkway. It was determined that an ordinance had heretofore been adopted authorizing the installation of stop signs at the Villanova intersection, whereupon Commissioner George moved, which motion was seconded by Commissioner Stuffleheme and carried unanimousIy that the foilowing ordinance he adopted: 3 5.' ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR -- VEHICLES MOVING NORTH ON TURTLE CREEK BOULEVARD TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSECTION OF NORTHWEST PARKWAY AND -- PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. Health Inspector Brown appeared and presented his written report to the City Commission for the month of June. Mr. Brown and Mr. C. H. Marshall, Manager of the Swir~ming Pool, and City Engineer Kirven discussed at considerable length the load now being carried at the swimming pool. ,qr. Kirven stated that according ~i~ to the State's specifications, the pool was not overloaded, but the load being carried this year is by far the heaviest load that the City has ever experienced. However, it was pointed out that the water at all times has been safe according to chemical analysis for human consumption. There being no further business at this time, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 20IH DAY OF JULY, A. D. 1953. ATTEST. //J .~ , 336' MINUTPS OF THE REGULAR FEErING OF THE BOARD OF CON~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, JULY 20, 1953, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, July 20, 1953. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner W. E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, Assist- ant City Engineer Sam H. Spradlin, Superintendent of Public Works H. L. Sullivan, Purchasing Agent W. E. West,' Auditor James E. Brown and City Clerk Ralph' E. Hamman, The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 P. M. There were no guests present. The City Clerk pointed out that the City should select a depository for the period .ending July 31, 1954. Whereupon a motion was made by Com- missioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, and carried unanimously that the following resolution be approved: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK ORDERING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE FOR APPLICATION OF DEPOSITORY. The City Clerk presented statement from W. S. Crawford Company requesting payment for the improvement of the alley known as District 323 in the sum of $717.63, $520.00 assessed against property owners and $197.63 to be charged against street extensions. The statement had been approved by the City Engineer. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved, the motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously that the following resolution be approved: RESOLUIION ~CCEPIING IMPROVEMENIS ON CERTAIN ALLEY IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS DISTRICT NO. 323. 'Motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously that the following resolution be approved: RESOLUTION ORDERING PAYMENT OF A~OUNTS DUE W. S. CRA~FORD COMPANY FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN A CERTAIN ALLEY KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 323, AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF CERTAIN CERTIFICATES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT. The City Clerk then presented a petition requesting that the alley intersecting BlOck 5 of Hursey Addition be paved. There are eight (8) properties involved, and six (6) of the owners had signed the petition and attached their checks, paying their pro rata part of the cost of the proposed improvement. Commissioner George moved, which motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, that the follow- ing ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVENENTS OF AN ALLEY BLOCK 5, HURSEY ADDITION, APPROVING AND ADOPTING MININRJM WAGE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH SPECIFICATIONS, LETTING CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS, Nt~KING APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST, DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE ESTIMATES, AND DECLARING AN EN~RGENCY. Motion was also made by Commissioner George and seconded by Com- missioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously that the following resolution be approved: RESOLUTICN APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVe- MENTS ON ALLEY KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 331 IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING TINE AND PLACE FOR HEARING TO THE OWNERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND TO ALL OIHERS IN- TERESTED, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE. The City Clerk then discussed with the Commission a letter recently received from the Highland Park Presbyterian Church, again requesting that street light be installed at the corner of Shannon Lane and McFarlin Boulevard. The Com- mission had ordered the installation of a street light at the location on December 15, 1952. However, after the Dallas Power and Light Company had installed the light pole, one of the :neighboring property owners objected to the proposed location; but careful investigation reveals that the most logical place for a street light is the southwest corner. The City Clerk was authorized to contact representatives of the Dallas Power 338' and Light Company and request that they proceed with the installation of a mast- arm street light at this location. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS TH~ 3RD DAY OF AUGUST~ A. D., 1953. CITY CL~RK 339: MINUTES OF A RECESSED MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COmmISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE MAYOR'S OFFICE, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 1953 AT 9:30 A. The Board of, Commissioners of the City of University Park met in recessed meeting Saturday, August 1, 1953 in the Mayor's office at 9:30 A. M. Present were ,~ayor Roy C. COffee, Commissioner Walter E. George, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order and discussed with the Commission the death of Billy C. Taylor July 24, 1953. He was pulled from the deep water sec- tion of the swimming pool unconscious at approximately 2:55 P. M. on that date. A motion was made by Commissioner George and seconded by Mayor Coffee and carried unanimously that the following resolution be approved: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY<CIT~. OF UNIVERSITY PARK EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO MRS. JOHN R. TAYLOR, 6630 KENWELL, BECAUSE OF THE DEATH ~F HER SON, BILLY C. TAYLOR. BE II RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF C(I~MISSIONERS OF TH5 CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS: That the City of University Park extend to Mrs. John R. Taylor, mother of Billy C. Iaylor, its heartfelt sympathy to her because'of the untimely death of her son, Billy C. Taylor. A child of tender years, Billy C. Taylor had wronged no man, but brought great pleasure to his mother and friends. His tragic death is one of those things which mortals can never understand, but in that Great Beyond, provided by the Supreme Master, he shall live forever and there will be joined by those wihom he loved and whose lives were made brighter by his short sojourn on earth. As parents and as citizens we extend our sincere sympathy. FUR/HER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mrs. John R. Taylor. Done t~is 1st day of August, 1953. AT TE S~: RALPH E. HAMMAN C ITT C ~RK There being no fur!net business, the meeting ~ourned. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ~ETING OF THE BOARD OF CO~ISSIONERS OF THiS CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN TH~ CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 1953 AT 7:30 P. ~. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, August 3, 1953. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee and Commissioner Waiter E. George. Also present were Police Chief and Fire Chief Forrest Keene, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Assistant City Engineer Sam H. Spradlin, Director of Public Works H. L. Sullivan, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, H. C. Marshall, Manager of the swimming pool, Sanitary Inspector Joe Brown and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at, 7:30 P. M. and inquired if there was any new business. Whereupon Mr. George Merrett of 3328 Greenbrier appeared and discussed with the Commission the deterioration of the sidewalk in his parkway next to Hillcrest Avenue. He requested permission to relay the side- walk, placing same in the parkway nearly to Hillcrest Avenue. He was informed that the City Engineer Jack B. Kirven would inspect the situation and be glad to assist him by giving proper location and grades. /hen a Mrs. Beal, a Mrs. Read, and a Mrs. Saulter appeared. Mrs. Read apparently was the spokesman and stated that they all lived in the 4300 block of Glenwick Lane and desired that the City take some action that would prohibit the parking of passenger automobiles in front of their premises for a period longer than two (2) hours, their object of course being to prohibit the parking of auto- mobiles in front of their residences by students attending Highland Park Senior High School. Police Chief Forrest Keene was consulted, and then the Mayor and Commissioner George requested the ladies to discuss their problem with Mr. Carl Mayes, Chairman of the University Park Safety Commission. The Mayor then requested the City Clerk to report on the advertisement 341 for a depository for the period ending July 31, 1954. The City Clerk explained that only one (1) bid had been submitted and that was the bid of the Hillcrest State Bank. It was opened and read to the Commission. At conclusion Commissioner George moved, which motion was seconded and carried unanimously, that the following Resolu- tion be approved: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONEP$ OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, DESIGNATING IHE HILLCREST STATE BANK AS DEPOSITCRY FOR THE YEAR ENDING 3ULY 31, 1954. A public hearing was held in connection with the improvement of alleys designated as Districts No. 329 and No. 330. No one appeared to protest the im- provements. Whereupon the motion was made by Commissioner George, which motion was seconded and carried unanimously, that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINAkCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR FART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING ALLEYS THROUGH BLOCK 45, UNIVERSITY HEIGH/S NO. 4 ADDITION, AND BLOCK G, WINDSOR PLACE ADDITION, CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST THH OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR IHE COLLEETION OF SUCH ASS£SSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The City Clerk then presented a petition signed by 3. G. Regester and W. A. Neaves requesting that Westminister Avenue be paved from the end of the present permanent paving east to Central Expressway Access Road. Attached to the petition were checks in the sum of $306.00 signed by each of the gentlemen mentioned, representing their pro rata part of the cost of the proposed improvement. After due consideration Commissioner George moved, which motion was seconded and carried unani- mously, that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF A PART OF WESTMINIS/ER STREET, APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM ~AGE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH SPECIFICATIONS, LETTING CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS, MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST, DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE ESTI~gtTES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. A motion was made by Commissioner George, which motion was seconded and 342 carried unanimously, that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPIING ESTI~JATES OF THE COST OF IMPROVEMENIS AND OF AMOUN-[S TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVEMENTS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BF_ ASSESSED FOR IMPROVEMENTS ON A PORTION OF WEST- MINIS/ER SIREEI IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, IEXAS, FIXING TI~E AND PLACE FOR HEARING TO IHE OWNERS OF ABUT!ING PROPERTY, AND OTHERS INTERES/ED, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE. The City Clerk presented statement of W. S. Crawford Company in the a- mount of $3,036.04, being the amount for the improvement of the alley intersect- ing Block 70~ University Heights Addition, known as District No. 324. The motiOn was made by Commissioner Geozcje, which motion was seconded and carried unanimously, that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS OF AN ALLEY BLCCK 70, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS NO. 6 & NO. 7 ADDITIONS IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK,/EXAS~ BEING KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 324 AND ORDERING PAYM~NI OF AMOUNIS DUE W. S. CRAWFORD COMPANY FOR SUEH IMPROVEN~NTS. The City Clerk then presented statement from W. S. Crawford Company in connection with the improvement of Villanova Drive from Hillcrest Avenue west to Baltimore and Iurtle Creek Boulevard from the alley north of Wentwood to Northwest Highway, known as District No. 314. Motion was made by Commissioner George, which motion was seconded and carried unanimously, that the followin9 Ordinance be adopted: ORDINAkCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK FINALLY ACCEPTING THE IMPROVEN~NTS OF A PORTION OF TURTLE CREEK BOULEVARD AND A PORTION OF VILLANOVA DRIVE KNOWN AS IMPROVE- MENT DISTRICT NO. 314 IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AND ORDERING THE ISSUANCE IOW. S. CRAWFORD, DOING BUSINESS AS W. S. CRAWFORD CO~qPANY, CONTRACIOR, OF IHE CERTIFICATES OF SPECIAL ASSESSNMNI AGAINST THE PROPERTY OWNERS ON SAID PORTIONS OF TURTLE CREEK BCULEVARD AND VILLANOVA DRIVE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Ihe City Clerk then presented statements from W. S. Crawford Company questing payment of improvement Districts No. 321 and No. 325 in the respective amounts of $2,298.35 and $2,296.27. Motion was made by Commissioner George, which motion was seconded and carried unanimously, that the following Resolution be aPproved: RESOLIrrlCN ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS ON CERTAIN AL!~EYS IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK KNOZ/N AND DESIGNATED AS DISTRICTS NO. 321 AND NO. 325. Motion ~as then made by Commissioner George, which motion was seconded and carried unanimously, that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUIICN ORDERING PAYMENT OF AMOUN'rS DUE W. S. CRAW- FORD CO~PANY FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN CERTAIN ALLEYS KNOWN AS DISTRICTS NO. 321 AND NO. 325. The City Clerk presented a letter from Mr. Eugene McElvaney dated July 31, 1953, enclosing check in the sum of Fifteen ($15,000.00) Thousand Dollars, offered as a personal donation to the City funds to be used for park improvement and beautification purposes. Commissioner George moved that a letter of appreciation be forwarded to Mr. McElvaney under the signature of Mayor Coffee, The motion was seconded and carried unanimously. The City Clerk reported that Mr. Louis Stayart, a member of investment firm Hudson, Stayart and 3ames, had reported that he had located $3,150.00 par value, this City's 6% bonds issued in 1926 and due March 15, 1966, that could be purchased for $134.00 per hundred. The City Clerk pointed out that the City would pay $2,457.00 interest plus a service charge on these particular bonds if same were to remain outstanding until maturity. He recommended that the City pay a premium of $1,'071.00 to obtain possession of these bonds at this time, thus saving the City approximately $1,386.00 in interest, and also saving the City the time and trouble to continue to service these bonds until maturity. A motion was made by Commissioner George, which motion was seconded and carried unanimously, that the City Clerk be authorized to contact Mr. Stayart and negotiate for the purchase of the bonds in question and that same be paid for out of the surplus funds in the Interest and Sinking Fund Account and that when the City has ob- tained possession of the bonds that they be marked cancelled or paid. There being no further business at this time, the meeting recessed. 343;' 344 PASSED AND APPROVED THIS TH5 17IH DAY OF AUGUST, A. D. 1953. A.,.<~Vt? / 345 MINUTES OF A RECESSED MEETING OF THE BOARD OF C~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY FARK, HELD IN THE MAYOR'S OFFICE, THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 1953, AT 9:00 A.M. The Board of Co~missioners of the City of University Park met in recessed session, Thursday, August 6, 1953, 'at 9:00 A.M. The following members were present: Mayor Pro Tem Wylie Stufflebeme and Commissioner Walter E. George. Also present was City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor Pro Tem Called the meeting to order, and the City Clerk presented a proposal from the Southern Provident Life Insurance Company to purchase from the City th'e 50,022 square feet of land formerly occupied by the City's warehouse, at the corner of Central Expressway and University Boulevard. The contract submitted was through Henry S. Miller Company in the sum of $100,000.00, with the proviso that the City pay a 5% commission; further that a cash consideration at the time of closing the transaction would be $20,000.00, and the City accept a Vendor's lien Note and Deed of Trust payable on and before and in equal installments over a five (5) year period bearing interest at the rate of 4%; also that the proposal was based upon the Southern Provident Life Insurance Company obtaining permission from the Insurance Commissioner of Texas to purchase the land to be used as a home office site. It appeared to be the unanimous feeling of the City Commission that the City should not take less than $100,000.00 net for the property in question; further that the City would not be justified in signing a sales contract with a condition therein that the purchaser would buy the property subject to certain conditions without a stipulated expiration date. The City Clerk was instructed to return the proposed sales contract to Pete Hawk, representative of Henry S. Miller Company, with the above information. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. p~A~SED AND AP?ROVED THIS THE ATTEST: /// J~//k' //'/ 346 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BCARD OF CO~I~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI~ TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, AUGUSI 17, 1953, at 7:30 p.m. The Board of CoMmissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, August 17, 1953. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, CoMmissioner Wylie Stufflebeme and Commissioner Walter E. George. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven and Assistant City Engineer Sam Spradlin~ Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene, Superintendent of Public Works H. L. Sullivan and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order, and stated new business, if any, would be considered, whereupon Mr. Henry S. Miller, a realtor, appeared and pre- sented to the City Commission a proposed Contract of Sale signed by Mr. Eugene U. Mc- Cardle, for and on behalf of the Southern Provident Life Insurance Company, offering to purchase the City's 50,022 square feet of land at the corner of Central Express- way and University Boulevard, for a consideration of $100~000.00 net to the City, the purchaser to pay the commission on the sale to the realtor direct. The pur- chaser agreed to pay $20,000.00 in cash and execute a Vendor's Lien Note and Deed of Trust payable on or before in equal installments over a five (5) year period, bearing interest at the rate of 4% payable annually - principal amount to be $80,000.00. Mr. Miller introduced to the City Commission Mr. Charles B. Roberts, Presi- dent of Southern Provident Life Insurance Company, Mr. Ralph Baker, Director and Attorney for the Company, and Mr, McCardle. These gentlemen explained to the Commission that this property was desired for the purpose of constructing thereon a home office building for their insurance company, and that they had secured per-- mission from the Insurance Commissioner of Texas to make such purchase and to use the property for the purpose desired. Mayor Coffee stated to the gentlemen that the Commission had been con- sidering the proposed transaction and were of the feeling that the company should pay either 5% interest or cash in full. Both Mr. Roberts and Mr. Miller stated that it had been their understanding that the City would accept a first Vendor's Lien Note in the sum of $80,000.00, and further they felt that 4% interest should suffice in view of the fact that the land was unimproved, was surplus property to the City~ and the further fact that they anticipated in the not too distant future the construction of a nice office building on the land~ and that prior to construct- ing such a building it would be necessary that the land be clear of debt. The Mayor and Commissioners discussed the matter briefly among themselves, whereupon motion was made by CommissiOner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously~_that the City accept the proposed offer and that the Mayor be instructed to.execute the contract for and on behalf of this City. This was done and Mr. Henry S. Miller delivered to the City Clerk copy of the con- tract when executed together with a check of the Southern Provident Life Insurance Company in the sum of $5~000.00 as initial payment. The Commission then held a public hearing in connection with the paving of the alley intersecting Block 5~ Hursey Addition, known as District No. 331. No one appeared to protest this improvement. A motion was made by Commissioner Stuffle- beme, seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF II,,~ROVING ALLEY THROUGH BLCCK 5, HURSEY ADDITION IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST THE ~¥NERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENIS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF~ AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The City Clerk then presented a statement from W. S.'Crawford Company in the sum of $3,252.11 for the paving of the alley known as District No. 322. Motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously that the following resolution be approved: RESOLU/ION ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS ON A CERTAIN ALLEY IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AND KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 322. 348 Motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme and seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously that the following resolution be approved: RSSOLUTION CRDERING PAY~NT OF AMOUNTS DUE W. $. CRAWFORD COMPANY FOR IMPROV~N~NIS IN A CERIAIN ALLEY BEING KNOWN AS DISTRICI NO. 322~ AND AU/HORIZING PURCHASE OF CERIAIN CER?IFI~AIES OF SPECIAL ASSESS~;~NI. Ihe City,Clerk presented a letter from Mr. Eugene McElvaney requesting reimbursement in the sum of $1~S37.00~ in connection with the installation of a 6" water line from Golf Drive west to Williams Parkway~ and the setting at that point of a fire plug~ total cost to Mr. McElvaney having been $3~722.55. Ihls water line was necessaI7 to give full and complete circulation to the residences that will be constructed in the new Windsor Park Addi%ion~ however~ the only lot in the Windsor Park Addition served directly from this line is Lot 5~ owned by Mr. McElvaney personally~ upon which he intends to construct a residence. Com- missioner Stufflebeme moved that the request be taken under consideration~ motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. Ihe Commission then discussed the employment of a Certified Public Accountant to make the City's annual audit as of September 30~ 1953. /he City Clerk was instructed to write Mr. 3ames B. Burleson and inquire if he would make an audit of this City's affairs along the lines of verification of the proper handling of receipts and expenditures~ such audit to include the tracing of recorded receipts to various depositories~ the examination of supporting data~ and authority of all disbursements~ in fact an audit which might be classed as a a cash audit~ for the approximate amount of $1~000.00. Ihe Commission desired that Mr. Burleson submit a written proposal to the City Com~ission for its con- sideration at its next regular meeting~ which is September 8~ 1953. Commissioner George moved~ which motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ and carried unanimously that the following resolution be approved: RESOLUIION AUTHORIZING I~ MAYOR IO EXECUTE A DSED IO A CERIAIN IRACI OF LAND OWNED BY crrY OF UNIVSRSITY PARK~ AND LfEAIED WITHIN /HIS CIIY'S BOUNDARIES~ AND MCR~ SPECIF~ALLY DESCRIBSD AS BEING BCUNDED ON I~ NORIH BY UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, ON TH~ EAST BY THE TEXAS, NEW ORLEANS RAILROAD, ON THE SOUTH BY FOUNDREN DRIVE AND ON THE WEST BY CENTRAL EX?RESSWAY, AND BEING A PART OF THE J. TILLEY SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 1480. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. 349 PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE gill DAY OF SE~r£MBER, A. D. 1953. czf%, C ERK MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MI~EIING OF THE BOARD OF CO~&MISSION~R$ OF TH5 CIIY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, TUESDAY, SEPtEMBeR 8, 1953 AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Tuesday, September 8, 1953. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme and Commissioner Walter E. George. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven and Assistant City Engineer Sam Spradlin~ Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene, Sanitary Inspector 3oe B. Brown, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, Auditor James E. Brown, Building Inspector C. F. Johanning, Deputy Tax Assessor g Collector 3. D. Woodard and City Clerk RalPh E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order and recognized Mr. T. R. Dyer of 2905 Dyer Street. Mr. Dyer appeared before the Commission and complained of the present routing of the busses operated by the Dallas Railway g Terminal Company. Mr. Dyer pointed out that within the last 12 months a number of multiple apart- ments had been constructed on East Binkley Street; also that a number of com- mercial establishments were moving to the east side of Central Expressway, and 350 that, in his opinion, the Dallas Railway Company would find it profitable to re-route one of their lines so that more adequate transportation would be avail- able for the Central Expressway area, south of Daniels Street. After the Com- mission discussed the matter with Mr. Dyer, Mayor Coffee instructed City Clerk Hamman to contact officials of the Dallas Railway & Terminal Company and discuss with them the feasibility of their re-routing one of their lines to give better coverage to the area in question. ,qr. Dyer stated he would appreciate the con- sideration. A public hearing was then held in connection with the paving of West- minister Street from the end of the present permanent paving east to Central Expressway. Notice of this hearing had been published in the City's official publication under dates of August 20-27, and September 3, 1953. The City Clerk produced a ?.0. Registered Letter Return signed by V~. L. Daniel, 3r., the only owner of property abutting the proposed improvement which had not heretofore paid to the City his pro rata cost of the improvements. Commissioner George moved, the motion was seconded by Con%missioner Stufflebeme and unanimously carried that the following O~dinance be adopted: ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSN~ENIS FOR PART OF THE COST OF I~APROVING A PORTION OF V~ESTMINISTER AVENUE, KNONN AS DISTRICI NO. 332, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTIES ABUTIING THEREON AND AGAINST THE C~NERS THEREOF, PROVID- ING FOR THE COLLBCIION OF SUCH ASS£SSBENIS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVI- DENCE THEREOF, AND DECLARING AN E~RGENCY. The City Clerk then presented petitions requesting that the alley between University Boulevard and Emerson Avenue, extending from V~estchester Drive west to Douglas and the alley between Milton Avenue and Rosedale Avenue extending from Cleburne Street west to Boedeker Street be paved with concrete. After giving careful consideration to the number of signatures attached to these petitions and the number of checks offered as advance payment, the motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George and carried unani- mously, that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF AN ALLEY THROUGH BLCCK 2, ME/HODIST UNIVERSITY ADDITION, AND BLOCK 4, SU~qIT LAWN ADDITION, APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM WAGE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH SPECIFICATIONS, LEITING CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS, MAKING APFROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST, DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE ESTIMATES AND r~CLARING AN EMERGENCY. Motion was then made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously, that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTLV~TES ON THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR L~,~PROVE?~ENTS ON ALLEYS KNOWN AS DISTRICTS NO. 333 AND NO. 334, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING TI~ AND PLACE FOR HEARING TO THE C%¥NERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND TO ALL OTHERS INTERESTED, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE. The City Clerk then presented a petition which had been filed with hi~, signed by approximately 30 people living in the 2700 and 2800 blocks of Daniels, University Boulevard, and Fondren D~ive, protesting the construction of a residence identified as 2800 University Boulevard. The City Clerk and the City Engineer both explained that the Zoning Law and the Building Code of this City were not being violated and that a close watch would be kept on this house now under con- struction to see that none of the City's laws were violated. The City Clerk then presented a letter from ,qr. Eugene McElvaney, dated August 12, 1953, requesting that the City reimburse him to the extent of $1,837.00, being the City's pro rata pa~t according to the figures compiled by Engineers ?owell & Powell, and concurred in by City Engineer Jack Kerv[n as the City's correct participation in a 6" water line recently constructed by W. G. Cullum & Company and paid for by Mr. McElvaney, from Golf Drive west to Williams Parkway. Mr. ~cEivaney appeared in person before the Commission and explained that the line in question should have been constructed many years ago ~n order to furnish 3 5; 2 adequate circulation of water to ali of the homes in Block 12, of University Park Addition~ also that the work in question included the installation of a fire plug at the corner of McFarlin Boulevard and Williams Parkway, which had been needed for many years. Further, that this line in question was necessary to provide adequate water circulation for the new homes which will be constructed in Windsor Park Addition. After' due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner George and seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to charge the account Water Line Extensions the sum of $1,837.00 and that reimbrusement be made to Mr. McElvaney in this amount. The City Clerk presented a request from the Uvalde Construction Company that the City accept in lieu of its customary 5 year Maintenance Bond in the amount of 25% of the contract price of the paving of. Windsor Lane, the personal quarantee of the construction company and a one year Maintenance Bond written by the American Surety Company, covering the street and the alley north of Windsor Lane. After Brief discussion, Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the City Clgrk be instructed to advise the Uvalde Construction Company that it was the feeling of the City Com- mission that the regular Maintenance Bond procedure be complied with. This motion was seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously. The City Clerk then presented a letter from James B. Burleson, Certified Public Accountant, relative to his company's desire to make an audit of the affairs of this City for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1953. The letter proposed that the work be done on a per diem basis with a guarantee that the total cost would not exceed $1200.00. After discussion of this matter, motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously that the City Clerk advise Mr. Burleson that his proposal was satisfactory and that he could begin work at any time. The City Clerk then presented a written recommendation from Captain Warnack and Chief Keene, recommending that traffic signal lights be installed at the intez- section of University Boulevard and Douglas Avenue, and at the intersection of 353 Turtle Creek Boulevard and Lovers Lane. It was the general feeling that the instal- lation of such traffic signal lights would assist in safe guardin9 the life of children attending the Highland Park Senior High School and the 9fade school in the 3500 block of Lovers Lane. After a discussion of the problem at hand, a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE AMENDING SEC/ION 8 OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED ON THE 7/H DAY OF SEPT£MB~R, A.D. 1950, AND RECORDED IN VOLUN~ 6,. PAGES 437-438 OF TH~ ORDINANCE RECORDS, AND AS AMENDED MARCH 17, 1952, AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 7 PAGES 23-24 AND PAGE 165, APRIL 20, 1953, OF THE ORDI- NANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The City Clerk then presented a letter from Mrs. Layea B. Sable of 3949 Marquette, complaining that her neighbor a% 4000 Colgate did not have sufficient g~rbage cans. The City Clerk explained that the letter addressed to the City Co~mission was dated August 23, 1953, and that proper steps had been taken to correct the situation complained of. Joe Brown, Sanitary Inspector, appeared before the Commission submitting a regular report showing that he had made seventy seven (77) calls during the month of August. Mr. Marshall, manager of the swimming pool reported to the City Commission the following: The pool was open for 101 days Total attendance for the season - 132,269 Total admittance - those in street clothes with small children - 3,379 Total number of tags sold -- 3,547 Last tag was sold on August 15 Receipts from tag sales Total cash gate receipts Duplicate tag sales Swimming lesson registrations Commissions on Concessions TOTAL GROSS RECEIPTS $18,096.00 15,775.50 42. O0 500. O0 294, 6.8 $34,708.18 Mr. Marshall recommended that the facilities of the pool be enlarged for the 1954 season. 35'4 Deputy Tax Assesso~ & Collecto~ Wooda~d addressed the Commission, stating that p~og~ess was being made in p~epa~ing the 1953 tax ~olls and statements and that it was his belief that several days prior to October 1, the 1953 tax state- ments would be ~eady to go into the mail. The City Clerk then p~esented a recommendation made by Captain Warnack and Chief Keene, dated Septembe~ 6, 1953, recommending that the no~th side of Northwest Parkway from Pickwick Lane east to Church Street be designated as a fi~e lane. Further, that on Sunday this part of Northwest Parkway be restricted to one-way t~affic going east. Chief Keene stated that the ~equest made by him and Captain Warnack was based on the ~equest of Mr. Calvert of the Park Cities Baptist Church after a conference and careful study of this church's parking problems. City Clerk Hamman then pointed out to the Commission that Northwest Parkway is a pa~t of the Texas Highway system, that the paving of this t~affic lane was paid for and supervised by the State Highway Department. Further, that this City had entered into an agreement prior to the improvement of Northwest Parkway that no signs regulating t~affic would be placed thereon without the City first obtaining written approval from the State Highway Department. Motion was then made by Commissione~ Stufflebeme and carried unanimously that the City Clerk be instructed to contact the District Highway Enginee~ and submit to him the proposed request. There being no further business, the meeting ~ecessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 21ST. DAY./~ SEPTEMBER, A.D. 1953. tC IIY CLERK MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDI- TORIUM~ 3800 UNIVERSITY PARK~ MONDAY~ SEPTEMBER 21, 1953 AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, September 21, 1953. The following members were pres- ent: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme and Commissioner Walter E. George. Also present were: City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Chief of Fire and Police Departments Forrest E. Kesne, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, Superintendent' of Public Works, H. L. Sullivan and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order and announced that the Com- mission would be glad to discuss new business~ if any~ whereupon, Mr. John P. Penland appeared before the Commission and presented a communication from the Iransportation & Traffic Control Committee, Preston Center Business Asso- ciation. He discussed with the Commission the necessity of traffic control devices for Preston Road immediately south of Northwest Highway in the busi- ness area. Mr. Penland stated that his commi{tee recently brought this p~oblem to the attention of the City Council of Dallas and that they had pledged themselves to cooperate with the City of University Park and had requested their Traffic Engineer to cooperate and coordinate a program. Mayor Coffee assured Mr. Penland that the officials of this City were aware of the existing conditions and had brought same to the attention of officials of the City of Dallas~ and that he was pleased that apparently the City officials of Dallas are now ready to cooperate with this City in the much needed improvement. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Potter, 4309 University Boulevard, and Mrs. W.E. Lynch and daughter~ Kathleen of 4300 University Boulevard appeared before the Commission and presented a petition protesting the City's previous action of 3,56 ordering a traffic light to be placed at the corner of Douglas and University Boulevard. These people were rather forceful in their opinion to this pro- posed traffic signal, and Mayor Coffee stated that it was unusUal for people to protest against installation of a traffic signal light, particularly where traffic was as heavy as it was known to be at the intersection of Douglas and University Boulevard. The protestant urged that this signal light be placed at the intersection of Armstrong and University Boulevard, which is approximately 300 ft. west of the Douglas intersection. Chief Keene stated that it was felt that the proper place for the signal light was at Douglas because of the school being located immediately north one block and the further fact that in his opinion Douglas carried five times as much traffic as Armstron9. After considerable discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme that the action of City Commission of September 8, 1953 ordering the installation of traffic signal at Douglas and University Boulevard be rescinded. This motion was seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously. City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman presented recommendation of Captain Warnack and Chief Keene that a 110 ft. space in front of Southern Methodist University Post Office on the campus be designated as a fifteen minute parking area. City Attorney Wood questioned the City's authority to regulate traffic on the South- ern Methodist University's campus. The City Clerk explained that such action has been customary for a number of years and that such action was the result of a written request and contract from the owners of this private property, that the City undertake the enforcement of certain traffic rules and regulations upon itself and further states that Southern Methodist University pays to this City under ~uch contract the sum of $2,250.00 annually for such service. How- ever, no action was taken upon the request until such time that City Attorney Wood has had the opportunity to investigate the City's rights. The City Commission discussed at considerable length the proposed Budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 1953 to September 30, 19543 whereupon the following resolution was introduced: "RESOLUTION ORDERING A HEARING ON THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1953, AND ENDING SEPTF~BER 30, 1954." Motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the above motion be adopted. There being no further business the meeting recessed to re-convene Tuesday, September 29, 1953' P~VED THIS THE 5TH. MINUTES OF THE RECESSED MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CON~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUm,3800 UNIVERSI/Y PARK, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1953 AT 7:30 The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in recessed session Tuesday, September 29, 1953. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme and Commissioner Walter E. George. Also present were City Attorney Dick !P. Woody Chief of Fire and Police Depts. F. E. Keene, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven~and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Also present was a reporter from the Dallas Morning News. The Mayor called the meeting to order and presented to the Commission a written Budget Message. After discussing the affairs of the City briefly, the motion was made by Commissioner $tufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1953, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1954, AND AUTHORIZ- ING EXPENDITURES AS SET OUT IN SAID BUDGET A motion was then made by COmmissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stuffle- beme and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, LEVYING THE AD VALOREM TkX OF SAID CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK FOR THE YEAR 1953, TO PROVIE~ FOR THE PAYMENT OF CURRENT EXPENSES OF SAID CITY AND THE PAYMENT OF INTEREST AND THE CREATION OF A SINKING FUND FOR THE RETIRE- RENT OF OUTSTANDING BONDS AND WARRANTS OF THE SAID CITY, AND FIXING THE TIME WHEN SAID TAXES FOR THE YEAR 1953 SHALL BECOME DUE, FIXING THE TIME WHEN THE SA~E SHALL BECOME DELINQUENT,' PROVIDING FOR PENALTY AND I.,N/.EREST; AND PROVID- ING FOR SPLIT PAYMENTS, AND REPEALING ALL TAX ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND DECLARING ~N EMERGENCY A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme and seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously that the following resolution be approved: 358' RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING WATER WORKS FUNDS FROM NET REVENUE AND SETTING ASIDE FUNDS SUFFICIEN-f TO PAY IN FULL THE AMOUNTS NEEDED FOR THE SINKING FUND AND INTEREST FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1953, ON WATER WORKS BONDS AND WARRANTS A motion was then made by Commissioner Stufflebeme and seconded by Com- missioner George that the following resolution be approved: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGET, APPROVING ALL EXPENDITURES MADE AND TO BE MADE DURING THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1952 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1953, AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF CREDIT BALANCES TO ACCOUNTS WHERE EXPENDITURES HAVE BEEN IN EXCESS OF BUI~3ET ESTIMATES, AND ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCES TO ACCOUNTS WHERE SUCH FUNDS ARE NEEDED The City Clerk presented recommendation from Captain Warnack, which had been approved by Chief Keene, that a two hour parking zone be created on Daniels Street~ Hillcrest Street, and Haynie Avenue abutting the property owned by the Hill-. crest State Bank. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Com- missioner George and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE A~NDING SEC/ION II, PARAGRAPH (a) OF AN ORDINANCE PASSED AND APPROVED THE 2ND DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1948 RECORDED IN VOLUME 5, PAGE 529 OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THIS CITY AS AMENDED BY SECTION II, PARAGRAPH (b) ON THE DATE OF AUGUST 20, 1951, OCTOBER 1, 1951 AND OCTOBER 19, 1951 SAID AMENENENTS BEING RECORDED IN VOLUME 6 ON PAGES 561~ 582~ 583 AND 603 OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THIS CITY ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR PARK- ING TIME LIMITS IN DESIGNATED PLACES IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK; STATING THE HOURS OF THE DAY WHEN SUCH TIME LIMIT IS EFFECTIVE; PROVIDING THAT THE SAME SHALL NOT APPLY ON CERTAIN SPECIFIED DAYS~ STATING THE TIME LIMIT~ PROVIDING FOR THE MARKING OF PARKING SPACES~ DESIGNATING CERTAIN STREETS WHERE THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE EFFECTIVE; PROVIDING FOR THE ENFORCEMENT THEREOF; DEFINING OFFENSES AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES; PROVIDING THAT INVALIDITY OF PART SHALL NOT AFFECT THE VALIDITY OF THE REMAIN- DER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The City Clerk presented the request of Mr. Oscar West, purported to be representing the Boy Scouts of America, seeking permission to be 'granted the Bell Aircraft Corporation to land a helicopter in Curtis Park on November 7 or 8 during the Boy Scout Jamboree in that Park at that time. After discussing the City liability, the matter was referred to Chief Keene with authority for him to use his good judgment relative to granting the request. Chief Keene then discussed with the Commission the desire of Mr. Bell, owner of Varsity Grill, to be 9ranted authority for him and the other merchants of Snider Plaza, to conduct a square dance at night in Snider Plaza. This occasion would necessitate barricading the streets by the Street Department and additional police patrol duties. It was explained to the Commission that when pre- vious dances were held in Snider Plaza it was expensive to the City, previously costing the City a minimum of $100.00 each time such a dance was held. After dis- cussing the matter at considerable length, the Commission decided to take the matter under advisement. There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 5TH DAY OF~DBER/DA~ D. ~953. qZT~ 'CLERK MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF OOMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITOR- IUM 3800 UNIVERSITY PARK, MONDAY OCTOBER 5, AT 7:30 P.M. 1953 The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, October 5, 1953 at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme and Walter E. George. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, Superintendent of Public Works H. L. Sullivan, Sanitary Inspector Joe Brown, and City Clerk R. E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order and stated the Commission would give atten- tion first to new business; whereupon, Mr. T. R. Dyer of 2905 Dyer Street, addressed 360 the Commission and stated that he and a number of other citizens living in the eastern part of the City on Dyer and Yale Streets were present for the purpose of discussing with the Commission the necessity of bus service for that area. Mr. George Underwood, owner of a number of apartment buildings on E. Binkley Street presented the Commission with a letter setting out that there were between 300 and 400 adult tenants living in his apartments in the 2900 block of Binkley Street. He requested the Commission to give all possible aid and cooperation in obtaining bus transportation for the area in question. None of the other six or seven people from the area had any comment to make. One person stated that he felt that Mr. Dyer and Mr. Underwood had adequately explained the problem. Mr. Dyer also filed with the Commission a petition bearing many names of people employed in the vicinity of Lover's Lane and Central Expressway and a petition signed by people owning property on McFarlin, Dyer and Yale Streets requesting that bus service be furnished the area. Mr. Driggs, representing the Dallas Railway and Terminal Company addressed the Mayor and Commissioners and those present explaining at great length the problems confronting his company. He stated that the shuttle bus that formerly served the area operated at a loss of $17,000.00 du.~ing the past twelve months,__~ and that because of this it was necessary to discontinue its s~rvice, and tha't since discontinuin9 the Mockingbird shuttle bus his Company has been giving a careful study to either %he re-routing or the establishing of another bus line that would serve the area in question. Mayor Coffee told the people that the City Commission was in sympathy with the area and that every possible consideration would be kept before the Dallas Rail- way and Terminal people. The City Clerk then presented the petition addressed to the Mayor and Commissioners, signed by Mr. T. M. Spence, general manager of Texas and New Orleans Railroad Company. At this point, Mr. L. C. Bouchard, general freight agent for the Company appeared be- fore the Commission and explained that it was desirable for the Commission to adopt an ~rdinance authorizing his Company to construct a spur track across Fondren Drive, which track would serve the warehouse now under construction for Cook's Modern Homes. The City Clerk explained to the Commission that apparently the Railroad had §or ahead of ~ts construction ~me table, as the spur ~rack across Fondren Dr~ve ~n question had already been ~n$~alledo The C~¥ Clerk also explained to the Commission and ~o Mr, Bou- chard the City's eagerness in obtaining the Railroad's cooperation w~th the C~t¥ in ~he paving of Un~vers~t¥ Boulevard where the railroad track crosses sa~d street. ^lso~ ~hat i% ~ould be very desirable for ~he ~a~lroad ~o pave the driveway paralleling the ra~l- road sw~tch from University Boulevard ~o Fondren Dr~veo Mr, Bouchard assured the Commission that th~s desired ~mprovement would be explained to his assoc~ateso The C~¥ Commission then ~nstructed the C~t¥ C~erk %o wr~te Mr, Spence and explain to h~m that the C~t¥ would be glad ~o cooperate with ~he Railroad but could see no necessity ~n ~mmed~ate action s~nce the spur track ~n question has here~o£ore been constructed~ also ~o seek ~he ~a~lroad's cooperation in doing the paving described above. The Commission then held a public hearing in connection w~th the paving of alleys known as D~stric~s Nos. 333 and 334. No one appeared to protest th~$ ~mprovement~ whereupon, a motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stuffle- beme~ put to vote and carried unanimously ~hat ~he £ollow[ng Ordinance be adopted~ ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEWING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE OOST OF IMPROVING ALLEY /HROUGH BLOCK 2, METHODIST UNIVERSITY ADDITION AND BLOCK 4, SUMMIT LAWN ADDITION IN THE CI/Y OF UNIVERSI/Y PARK TEXAS FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST THE OWNERS /HEREOF PRO- ~[ING FOR THE QDLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE /HEREOF. AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The City Clerk then presented a letter signed by Miss Virginia Dupies of the The%a Educational Foundation, ~eques~ing pelnmission %o create a temporary parking lo% on the south side of University Boulevard in the 3100 block. The fact that the c~eat- lng of such a pa~king lot could not be g~anted except by the Board of Adjustment g~ant- lng a special exception was discussed. It was also the feeling of the members of the City Commission that the c~eating of such a pa~king lo% at this location would be opposed by the home owners of the a~ea. Af%e~ a thorough discussion, %he City Clerk was instructed to explain the situation to Miss Dupies, and further to contact officials of Southern Methodist University and advise those interested %ha% the City would~h~ve no objections to a strip of g~ound in Burleson Park, paralleling the north side of University Boulevard being used for parking purposes; provided~ %he expense of moving 362 the curb northward and the concreting of the head-in parking area expense is borne by the University or the sororities. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme and seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously that the City Clerk be in- structed to proceed along the lines outlined above. Mayor Coffee presented a letter signed by the Chairman of the Dallas United Nations Week Committee, requesting that October 18 to 24 be set aside as United Nations Week and that October 24 be designated as United Nations Day. /he City Com- mission stated that they had no objections to the Mayor issuing a proclamation in accordance with the above~ whereupon such proclamation was issued. It was also de- cided that this matter should be brought to the attention of Mr. H. A. Widdecke, chairman of the City's Civilian Defense Program. The City Clerk discussed with the Commission the fee of $12.00 per person that Samuell Clinic has been charging this City for physical examination of prospective employees. The City Clerk was instructed to contact the officials of the Clinic and discuss this matter and also to request that statements be sent every 30 days in the future. Commissioner $tufflebeme requested City Engineer Kirven to make a careful inves- tigation into condition of the paving on Villanova Drive from Hillcrest west to Baltimore. There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS /HE 19TH DAY OF OC/OBER~ A. D. 1953. 3'6 3, MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY PARK, MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, AT 7:30 P.M. 1953 The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, October 19, 1953 at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme and Walter E. George. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, Superintendent of Public Works H. L. Sullivan, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order, and the only people in the auditorium, other than City employees and officials mentioned above, were Charles Shields~ presi- dent of Park City News~ a reporter for the Dallas Morning News, Mrs. Hightower, past president of Bradfield Parent Teachers Association, and Mrs. Weldon Howell, current president of the Association. Mrs. Hightower and Mrs. Howell were invited to address the Commission, which they did, and presented drawing which had been prepared by Mr. R. B. Allen, town engineer of Highland Park, setting out what in his opinion would be a proper traffic signal lighting system for the intersection of Armstrong Boulevard with Mockingbird Lane and Mockingbird Parkway. Mr. Allen estimated that the cost of such:improvement would be approximately $2,000.00~ that, four of the proposed fixtures would be in Highland Park and two of the fixtures would be in University Park. After listening to Mrs. Hightower and Mrs. Howell, a motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme and carried unanimously that insofar as this City was con- cerned, the problem should be referred %o Police Chief Keene and City Engineer Jack Kirven for study and coordination with proper officials of Highland Park~ with the understanding that this City would pay its pro rata part of the cost of the improvement. The City Clerk reported to the City Commission that the Texas & New Orleans Railroad had entered into a contract with W. S. Crawford for the paving of Fondren 364 Drive and University Boulevard, where the Company's tracks cross said streets. He then again presented the petition of the Railroad requesting the City to pass an Ordinance granting permission to the Railroad to construct a spur track across Fondren Drive. A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO /HE TEXAS g NEW ORLEANS RAILROAD ODMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, /HE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND PERMISSION TO CONSTRUCT A RAILROAD SPUR TRACK, IN, UPON AND ACROSS FONDREN DRIVE, HEREINAFTER PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED, UPON THE LOCATION, INDICATED BY RED LINE ON THE MAP ATTACHED MARKED "EXHIBIT A," AND MADE A PART HEREOF: GRANTING THE SAID RAILROAD COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, THE RIGHT TO OPERATE ITS TRAINS, ENGINES AND CARS UPON THE SAID TRACK WHEN IT SHALL HAVE BEEN CONSTRUCTED: PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH /HE SAID TRACT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED. City Clerk Presented recommendation from the Fire Chief that the South side of St. Andrews Drive, starting at Preston Road and extending to Normandy intersection be designated as a Fire Lane. Upon investigation it was disclosed that an Ordinance was passed on the 15th day of March, 1948 designating not only that part of St. Andrews Drive but the remainder of St. Andrews Drive in a northeasterly direction to its intersection with Shannon Lane as a Fire Lane. The City Clerk has instructed that new Fire Lane signs be immediately installed and that the Police Department start enforcing the Ordinance now on record. The City Clerk presented the written request of Acme Builders Supply Company seeking a refund of $104.00 in permit fees. Copy of this request had previously been mailed to the Mayor and Commissioners. The matter was discussed briefly, but no action was taken. The City Clerk then presented petitions requesting additional street lights on Daniels, University Boulevard and Bryn Mawr~ whereupon,, a motion was made by Commissioner George,. seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, and carried unanimously that the following resolution be approved: RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF CON~ISSIONERS OF /HE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AUTHORIZING PLACING, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF A STREET LIGHT AT THE CORNER OF BRYN MAWR DRIVE AND BOEDECKER STREET AND AT THE CORNER OF HANIDVER AND BOEDECKER, AND THE DISCONTINUANCE OF A STREET LIGHT NOW LOCATED ON BOEDECKER STREET AT THE ALLEY BETWEEN HANOVER AND BRYN MAWR DRIVE 355 The City Clerk then presented a petition signed on the typewriter, Pan Hellenic Housing Corporation, and bearing signatures of individuals representing different sororities. This petition requested two street lights be installed on the North side of Daniels Street; one, east of Airline Road at the beginning of the parking area of the sorority houses~ and the other to be placed between Durham and Dublin Streets. Commissioner Stufflebeme stated that he felt that such lights should be installed. The City Clerk pointed out that the installation of such lights would require a number of unsightly light polls being erected on Daniels Street~ since these locations were each in the middle of blocks. Mayor Coffee felt that this request should be taken under advisement. No action was taken. The City Clerk mentioned to the Commission that the Texas League of Municipal- ities' annual convention would be in Beaumont, Texas, October 25 thru the 27th~ and that he had been assigned a part on the program; whereupon, a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, and carried unanimously that City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman be authorized to attend this convention and that the City would bear the expense in connection with such travel and convention. Estimated expense to be $70.00. There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 2nd DAY OF NOVEMBER, A. D. 1953. City C1 erk 366 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY PARK, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, AT 7:30 P.M. 1953 The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular ses- sion, Monday, November 2, 1953 at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Wylie $tufflebeme and Walter E. George. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, Chief of Police and Fire Departments Forrest E. Keene, Assistant Engineer Sam Spradlin, City Auditor James E. Brown, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Ben Cole and Mr. Charles C. Hogan, respectively of 3915 and 3852 Bryn Mawr Drive, appeared in behalf of a petition, which had been filed with the City Clerk, requesting that a Street Light be placed on the north side of Bryn Mawr Drive on the east bank of Tulane Boulevard (ditch). Mayor Coffee explained to the Commission that he and the City Clerk had made a personal inspection of the area and that it was felt that a street light was needed at this location. The City Clerk later discussed with the Commission a petition for a street light at the corner of Shenandoah and Auburndale streets. A motion was made by Commissioner $tufflebeme and seconded by Commissioner George that the following resolution be approved: RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AUTHORIZING PLACING, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF A STREET LIGHT AT THE CORNER OF BRYN MAWR DRIVE AND TULANE BOULEVARD AND AT THE CORNER OF SHENANDOAH AVENUE AND AUBURNDALE STREET The City Clerk then presented statements from W. S. Crawford Company requesting payment for the improvements of the following described alleys: DISTRICT NO. CITY'S SHARE PROPERTY OWNERS SHARE TOTAL COST City Engineer Jack B. Kirven stated that he had personally inspected all of the alleys in question, and that the work had been completed and was satisfactory, and that he and the Assistant Engineer had checked carefully the quantities and had approved the 327 $ 523.96 $ 1,005.14 $ 1,529.10 328 569.92 1,249.40 1,819.32 329 795.15 1,355.40 2,150.55 330 358.81 763.00 1,121.81 367 statements at hand; whereupon a motion was made by Commissioner George and seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme that the following resolution be approved: RESOLUIION ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS ON CERTAIN ALLEYS IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AND KNOWN AS DISTRICTS NOS. 327, 328, 329 AND 330 Motion was then made by Commissioner Stufflebeme and seconded by Commissioner George that the following resolution be approved: RESOLUTION ORDERING PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS DUE W. S. CRAWFORD COMPANY FOR IMPROVE- MENIS IN CERTAIN ALLEYS BEING KNOWN AS DISTRICTS NOS. 327, 328~ 329 AND 33.0, AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF CERTAIN GERTIFICATES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT City Clerk then presented statement from W. S. Crawford in the amount of $17,179.44 for work done in connection with the improvement of McFarlin Boulevard at Turtle Creek lake. City Engineer Kirven reviewed with the Commission carefully the different items involved in the improvement, pointing out where the quantities were increased over the original estimate made by Engineers Powell and Powell. Engineer Kirven stated that the work had been checked very carefully, both as to quantities and workmanship, and that he felt the statement before the Commission was correct and should be paid; where- upon a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme and seconded by Commissioner George that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to pay W. S. Crawford Company the sum of $17~179.44. Mr. Tom P. Finnegan~ 4325 University Boulevard~ appeared before the Commission; complemented the Mayor and Commissioners in connection with the beautification of the Park between University Boulevard and McFarlin Boulevard. He also stated that he was glad that the Commission saw fit to increase the compensation ~for most employees' as of October 1, 1953. Mr. Finnegan then complained of heavy traffic on University Boule- vard~ and urged the Commission to repeal an Ordinance prohibiting truck and commercial traffic on Lovers Lane. He stated that such an ordinance resulted in more than ordi- nary traffic of this type being rerouted to University Boulevard. It was his feeling that all the streets should be unrestricted and that traffic should be permitted to flow normally without restrictions. Mr. Finnegan also requested that four-way Stop signs or a traffic signal light be installed at the corner of University Boulevard and Armstrong Parkway. Mr. Finnegan was assured that the Commission would give careful 368 consideration to his requests. Commissioner Stufflebeme requested the City Clerk to take steps to get traffic lines painted on Preston Road from Lovers Lane to Northwest Highway. Mayor Coffee presented to the Commission a letter from the Dallas County Park Cities Water Control and Improvement District Number Two~ dated September 30~ 1953 requesting that the City pay 18 cents per thousand gallons for water for the ensuing fiscal year. Ihe matter was discussed at considerable lengthy and neither of the Commissioners felt that it would be proper for the City to take action approving the rate of 18 cents per thousand gallons for such a long period. Commissioner $tuffle- beme expressed the thought that the Mayor and City Clerk should be authorized to make such disbursement only on a temporary basis; whereupon~ Commissioner George moved that such authority be granted and that the Mayor and City Clerk be instructed to immediately make payment to the Water District for water used during the month of October~ 1953. There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 16TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, A. D. 1953. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR .MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM~ 3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD,~MONDAY~ NOVEMBER 16 AT 7:30 P.M.~ 1953 The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday~ November 16~ 1953 at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee~ Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme and Walter E. George. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood~ Chief of Police and Fire Departments Forrest E. Keene~ Pur- chasing Agent W. E. West~ Assistant Engineer Sam Spradlin~ Superintendent of Public Works H. L. Sullivan~ and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order and recognized Mr. R. C. Rogan~ Manager of M. E. Moses store on Snider Plaza. Mr. Rotan stated that the purpose of his visit to the Commission meeting was to request~ for and on behalf of the Snider Plaza Business Association~ permission to place a 28 foot Christmas Tree on the top of the fountain located at the intersection of Milton Street and Snider Plaza. After discussing the project thoroughly~ a motion was made by Commissioner George~ Seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote~ and carried unanimously that the City would interpose no objection to the placing of said Christmas Tree at this location subject to the follow- ing conditions: 1. That the City be furnished Indemnity Bond~to be approved by the City Attorney~ amply protecting the City from any damage that might occur due to, the installation of this Tree or due to any damage that might occur to any person or property during the time the Tree is in loca- tion or until it has been removed from Snider Plaza. 2. That the installation of the Christmas Tree shall meet with full approval of the City Engineer and shall be placed there only after all plans and specifications for wiring~ etc. have been approved by the City Engineert 3. Proper arrangements shall be made by the City Clerk relative to any expense or damage that might be done to City property; further~ that if the lighting system is connected to current chargeable to this City~ that there be ample deposit made with the City Clerk to cover any expense. City Clerk presented the recommendation from Chief Keene that a traffic signal light be installed at the northeast corner of Armstrong Parkway and University Boule- vard. Chief Keene stated that one of the police officers had discussed with all the property owners in the vicinity the desirability of a traffic fixture~ and that no one objected; everyone was in accord. A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme that the Ordinance passed on the 5th day of October, 1953, amending Section 2, paragraph A of an Ordinance passed and approved the 2nd day of February, 19~8 and subsequent amendments thereto, be corrected, and that the name Armstrong Parkway be substituted for Douglas Avenue. City Clerk presented letter from H. G. Williams, principal of University Park Grade School, proposing that the City lend to the school the metal bicycle racks, located at the Swimming Pool at Curtis Park, through the school season, and in lieu of this accommodation that the Highland Park Independent School District will lend to the City metal bicycle racks, located at the University Park Grade School, during the summer months while the swimming pool is in operation. City Clerk presented petition that the alley between Rosedale and Haynie Avenues, extending to Golf Drive east to Thackeray Street be paved with concrete. Better than 62% of the property owners had signed this petition. City Clerk also presented peti- tion requesting that the alley between Wentwood Drive and Villanova, ~extending from Thackeray Street east to Turlle Creek Boulevard, be paved. This petition was signed by a vast majority of the home owners abutting the alley in question, and also a few of the vacant lot owners. In view of the fact that there were several unimproved lots, Mr. Sellers was u~able to contact all of the owners; however, the owners con- tacted were eager that the alley be paved. A motion was made by Commissioner George, Seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, and carried unanimously that the following Ordiua~ce be adopted: ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF AN ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK 2, FRANCES DANIELS PARK NO. 2 ADDITION AND BLOCK 9, UNIVERSITY PARK ADDITION, AND BLOCK 67, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS ADDITION, APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM WAGE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH SPECIFICATIONS, LETTING CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS, ~AKING APPRO- PRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST, DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE ESTIMATES AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme and seconded by Commissioner George, and carried unanimously that the following Resolution be approved: 3 71' RESOLUTION APPROVIblS AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVEMENTS ON ALLEYS KNOWN AS DIS- TRICTS NUMBERS 335 AND 336 IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING TO THE OWNERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND TO ALL OTHERS INTERESTED, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE City Clerk presented verbal request from M. Ewing Snyder that the City Auditorium be rented to the Memorial Grove Chapter of the American Legion on the night of Novem- ber 30, 1953. After due consideration~ the motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by Commissioner George~ and carried unanimously that the auditorium be rented to this organization for that night for the sum of $10.00. There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 7TH DAY OF DECEMBER, A.D. 1953. ATT EST~~ CITy/CLERK MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CONgMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD~ MONDAY, DECEMBER 7~ AT 7:30 P.M.~ 1953 Prior to the Commission assembling in the City Hall Auditorium for its regular meeting on December 7, 1953, Mr. N. W. Bramley, secretary and treasurer, and Mr. Robert Ross~ vice president of Neiman-Marcus, met with the Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Com- missioners W. E. George and Wylie Stufflebeme, City Attorney Dick P. Wood, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman, in the Mayor's office for a brief conference. The gentlemen r~presenting Neiman-Marcus were complaining of the tax assessment levied by the Tax Assessor for 1953 and previously approved by the Board of Equalization. The complain- antsstated that their failure to respond to a letter written in 3anuary, 1953 request- ing them to render their property for taxation and their further failure to make such rendition prior to the time the Equalization Board had adjourned were both due to oversight. These gentlemen felt that the assessment, which had been levied, was excessive and should be reduced. After a thorough discussion relative to the legal angle involved~ the Commission was unanimous in its feeling that the £qualization Board should be reconvened~ and that the officials of Neiman-Marcus should be per- mitted to present their views to said Board~ and that in the event said Equalization Board should decide that the assessment~ which has heretofore been approved~ is excessive~ that a copy of their minutes making such findings.should be filed with the City Commission. The City Clerk was then instructed to arrange a meeting of the Equalization Board and to notify Mr. Bramley of the date of such meeting. City Clerk was also instructed to notify any other aggrieved taxpayer of this City of such meeting of the Equalization Board~ so that they might likewise appear before the Board. The City Clerk then presented the tax cancellation Certificate No. 481~ request- ing the cancellation of personal taxes levied against one~ H. Leslie Hill~ and his associate companies in the amount of $167.21~ being one-half of the personal property taxes assessed against this gentlemen and his corporations .for the years 1~45 through 1952. /he City Clerk explained that recently the City Attorney had brought suit against Mr. Hill for these delinquent taxes~ and that a compromise offer of $214.01 has been submitted through his attorney~ Mr. HaSkell Cooper; $167.21~ being one- half of the principal and $46.81~ being one-half of the court costs~ and approxi- mately $37.00 for penalty and interest. Motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ and carried unanimously~ that the recommenda- tion of the City Attorney and the Tax Assessor and Collector be approved and the $214.01~ offered by Mr. Hill's attorney~ be accepted~ and that Tax Certificate No. 481~ cancelling taxes in the amount of $167.21 levied against Mr. Hill be approved. The Commission then convened in the City Hall Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. The Mayor called the meeting to order. The following City Employees were present: Chief of Police and Fire Departments Forrest E. Keene~ City Engineer 3ack E. Kirven~ Superintendent of Public Works H. L. Sullivan~ Auditor 3ames E. Brown~ Purchasing Agent William E. West~ Sanitary Inspector Joe B. Brown~ Jr. The only other person present was Mike Michero, editor of the Park Cities News. The following Ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK 2, FRANCES DANIELS PARK NO. 2 ADDITION AND BLOCK 9, UNIVERSITY PARK ADDITION, AND BLOCK 67 UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS ADDI- TION, CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY ABU/TING THEREON AND AGAINST THE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTI- FICA/ES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY City Clerk explained that all persons owning property abutting the alley in caption ordinance had been notified that a public hearing in connection with this improvement would be held at this time. No one protested the proposed assessment; whereupon a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Mayor Coffee, put to vote and carried that the above ordinance be adopted. Commissioner Stufflebeme refrained from voting on this motion, pointing out that he owned property abutting the alley, and that while he was in favor of the improvement he preferred not to vote on the proposi- tion. Motion was then made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Co~missioner George, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK FINALLY ACCEPTING THE IMPROVEMENTS OF A PORTION OF WESTMINISTER AVENUE, KNOWN AS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 332 IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, AND ORDERING THE ISSUANCE TO W. S. CRAWFORD, DOING BUSINESS AS W. S. CRAWFORD COMPANY, CONTRACTOR, OF THE CERTIFICATES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AGAINST THE PROPERTY OWNER ON SAID PORTION OF WESTMINISTER AVENUE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The City Clerk then presented a letter from the League of Texas Municipalities requestin9 an expression from the City Commission relative to this City's desire to participate with other Cities in the employment of engineers and accountants to inves- tigate charges by telephone companies, 9as companies and electrical companies. A motion was made by Commissioner George seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, and carried unanimously, that the six questions asked on questionnaire No. i be answered in the ne9ative and be returned to the Texas League of Municipalities. Commissioner Stufflebeme made the motion, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following ordinance be approved: 374 ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF CONB~ISSION~RS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING WEST ON ROSEDALE AND MILTON AVENUES TO A FULL STOP BE- FORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER GOLF DRIVE AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLA/ION THEREOF Chief Fortes% Keene presented written recommendation of Captain C. R. Warnack, that the fire lane signs be removed from the east side of Airline Road from the alley north of Potomac Avenue north %o Dyer Street. These gentlemen pointed out that since the completion of Central Expressway the traffic on Airline Road was nOt sufficient to demand the fire lane requirement. A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, and carried unanimously that the recommendation of the Fire Chief and Captain Warnack be approved. Superintendent Sullivan explained to the Commission that the employees parking lot, along by the side and at the rear of the Friendship House, would be completed and available for cars this week. Commissioner George moved that the City Clerk be instructed to request all City employees %o park their personal vehicles - not used in connection with the City's business -- in this parking spa~e recently made available, and that this action go into effect not later than Monday, December 14. The above motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, and carried unanimously. The Commission then discussed giving an appropriate name to the Park comprising Block 63 of University Heights Addition, which was purchased this year. A motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously that the City offer as a prize a $50.00 U. S. Savings Bond to the student suggesting an appropriate name. Rules of the contest to be simple and as follows: suggested names must be in writing and submitted by a student of the Highland Park Independent School District~ whose residence is within the corporate limits of this City; letters carrying a suggested name to be addressed to Ralph £. Hamman, City Clerk, City of University Park. The Mayor and Commissioners are to act as judges in selecting the appropriate name; and in the event the same name is suggested by two or more students, the letter bearing the earliest postmark date will be delcared the official namer. It is anticipated that a decision can' be reached and announced in connection with the naming of this Park at the City Com- mission meeting~ held 3anuary 4~ 1954. There being no further business~ the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 21ST DAY OF DECEMBER, A. D. 1953. ATTES~ CITy CLERK MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM~ 3800 UNIVER- SITY BOULEVARD~ MONDAY, DECEMBER 21~ AT 7:30 P.M.~ 1953 The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. Both Commissioners, Walter E. George and Wylie Stufflebeme~ were present. Also present were: City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven~ Assistant Engineer Sam Spradlin, Superin- tendent L. H. Sullivan, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. /he Mayor observed that there were approximately 20 citizens present, and he stated that the Commission had a very light agenda and that routine business would be taken care of first, and then anyone in the auditorium having business to discuss with the Commission would be welcome to do so. The Following resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS IN ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK 5, HURSEY ADDITION, BEING DISTRICT NO. 331~ AND ORDERING PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS DUE W. S. CRAWFORD COMPANY FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS A motion was made by Commissioner George and seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme that same be approved. Motion was put to vote and carried unanimously. The following resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS ON CERTAIN ALLEYS IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AND KNOWN AS DISTRICTS NUMBERS 326, 333 AND 334 Motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimously that same be approved. 376 Then~ the following resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION ORDERING PAYMEN/ OF AMOUNTS DUE W. $. CRAWFORD COMPANY FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN CERTAIN ALLEYS BEING KNOWN AS DISTRICT NUMBERS 326~ 333~ AND 334~ AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF CERTAIN CERTIFICATES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT Motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ that same be approvedl put to vote and carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented a petition signed by several of the property owners in the 4300 block of Druid Lane requesting that a mast-a~m ~treet Light be placed at the corner of Douglas Avenue and Druid Lane. Motion was made b~ Commissio~er,S%ufflebeme~ seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the follow- ing resolution be approve.d: RESOLUTIQN OF THE'BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AUTHORIZING THE PLACING~ MAIN/ENANCE AND OPERATION OF A STREET LIGHT AT THE CORNER OF DOUGLAS AVENUE AND DRUID LANE The City Commission discussed with the City Clerk the charge of $2~250.00 per annum paid by Southern Methodist University since 1949 - in appreciation of the City furnishing patrol service on the campus for the nine month period the school is in full session. The City Clerk explained that such payment was voluntary~ and that no contract was in existence relative to same. The Commission discussed the fact that Southern Methodist University officials had confidentially advised that the school was having a difficult time keeping current expenses within the budget~ and that the recent campaign to raise money to assist in meeting the budget was not as successful as anticipated. Whereupon~ a motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded and carried unanimously that the City Clerk be authorized to accept $1~125.00 when this payment is due in 3une~ 1954~ should the finances of Southern Methodist University's current fiscal year not improve materially and should the officials of the University desire to take advantage of the City Commission's offer to accept a smaller sum of money for the current year. It being specifically understood that this action is not meant to set a precedent~ but is solely for the purpose of assisting the officials of Southern Methodist University live within its current budget. -- Mr. H. E. Yarbrough appeared before the Commission and stated that he was anxious to complete the water line through the east half of block 68 and wager and sewer lines through block 69 of University Heights Addition. Mr. Yarbrough pointed out that the plan of development of the City of University Park requires that the water line serving these two blocks should be a 10" liner and that as a developer he feels that he should not be required to contribute more toward the installation of this line than the actual cost of a 6" water line. In other words~ he felt that the City should pay the difference between the cost of a 6" and 10" line. City Engineer Jack Ki~rven states that he had estimated that the water lines would cost approximately $8~700.00~ and that the cost of a 6" line in place for this same distance would be $6~076.00. The Commission requested Mr. Yarbrough to obta,in a firm price from two or more responsible water and sewer contractors and then submit'%h~Se priceS'~tO,{:he City for further consideration~ after it is known the exact cost involved. The following is a list of some of the people in the auditorium who addressed the City Commission and urged Mayor Roy Coffee and Commissioners Walter George and Wylie Stufflebeme to consent to be candidates for their respective positions in April~ 1954~ to serve the City for another two year term. Mr. and Mrs. Ed S Wesson Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Peavy Thomas J. Carter H. Bascom Thomas R. S. Gozzaldi PaUl Emery Gene Lary Otis Barnet Harold West There were others present but their names were not obtained by the City Clerk. /he gentlemen addressed the Commission~ each stated that he felt that the present administration had given the City the best administration that the City has ever had~ and that they would like very much to see them continue in office. Mayor Coffee and Commissioners George and $tufflebeme each replied that they had enjoyed serving the City~ and if it was felt that the majority of the citizens of University Park would like for them to continue in office for another two years~ they would permit their n~mes to be entered in the City election~ which is to be held April 6~ 1954~ which is the first Tuesday in April. The City Clerk reported to the City Commission the outcome of a conference with Mr. N. W. Bramley, secretary-treasurer of Neiman-Marcus, and with the members of the Board of Equalization on December 15, and that said Board of Equalization had recom- mended that no change be made in the assessment levied by the Tax Assessor and Col- lector against Neiman-Marcus for the year 1953. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 4TH DAY OF JANUARY, A. D. 1954. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD., MONDAY, 3Ab~ARY 4, AT 7:30 P.M., 1954 The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session .... Monday, 3anuary 4, 1954, at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme and Walter E. George. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven, Assistant Engineer Sam Spradlin, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sul- livan, Sanitary Inspector 3oe B. Brown, Jr., City Auditor 3. E. Brown, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and recognized as guests Mr. C. A. Tatum, president of Dallas Power and Light and Mr. Travis Winter, assis- tant commercial manager. These gentlemen stated that their purpose in attending the meeting was to request the City to renew its contract with D. P. & L. Company, which expired December 31, 1953, for a ten year period beginning 3anuary 1, 1954. The con- tract set out an agreement to pay the City a sum of money each year on or before February 15, equal to four per centum (4%) of the Company's gross revenue received in this City during the previous calendar year; said sum of money to be in payment of street and alley rental. A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote~ and carried unanimously that the following Resolution be adopted: RE$OLUIION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE, ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, AND THE SECRETARY OF SAID CITY TO ATTEST, A STREET RENTAL CON- TRACT WITH DALLAS POWER & LIGHT COMPANY City Commission then discussed the naming of the new park~ bounded by Northwest Parkway~ Hillcrest Avenue~ Villanova Drive and Turtle Creek Boulevard. City Clerk presented 50 suggestions submitted by various students living within the City of University Park; 8 of the students suggested the name "Northcrest Park." A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by Commissioner George,.put to vote~ and carried unanimously that the park be named "Northcrest Park," and that the Mayor be requested to purchase and deliver to the student~ who suggested this name first~ a $50.00 United States Savings Bond. The City Clerk examined the proposals and reported that the letter from the person first suggesting the name "Northcrest Park" was signed by 3ohn Moore, age 9~ residence 2820 University Boulevard~ and bore the post office mailing date of December 13~ 1953. A motion was then made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote,and carried unanimously that the Mayor be requested to write a letter to the seven other students who suggested the name "Northcrest Park" thanking them for their participation in the contest and auth- orizing that each Of them be presented a Free Swim Tag for the 1954 season~ upon their presentation of the letter to the City Clerk~ when the Swim Tags are available for sale. The City Clerk presented a letter from H. H. Stirman~ director of public works~ City of Dallas~ which proposed that the City of Dallas and the City of University Park share jointly the cost of a storm sewer - from the intersection of Greenbrier and Douglas north to the alley north of Colgate. Total cost of same was estimated to be about $16~000.00. This letter together with attached plans and specifications were referred to the City Engineer for his careful study and report back to the Commission at its next regular meeting. The City Clerk discussed with the Commission the fact that the present impounding rates were very low and were entirely out of keeping with present day expenses; where- upon, a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE PASSED AND APPROVED.AUGUST 7, 1944 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 IMPOUNDING OF SUCH ANIMALS AND VEHICLES IN VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE, FOR POUND FEES AND THE SALE OR DE- STRUCTION OF THAT WHICH IS IMPOUNDED AND UNCLAIMED; AND, FIXING A PENALTY AS I:UNISHMENT OF VIOLATIONS The City Clerk then discussed with the Commission the condition of Cleburne Street, from Milton south to University Boulevard. He was instructed to try and contact all of the abutting property owners and tell them that the City would undertake the paving of the street with concrete, if each of them would deliver to the City a check for $500.00 or execute a Mechanic's Lien in favor of the City for such amount. It was felt that in the long run it would be more economical to the taxpayer of the City as a whole to make such arrangement with these property owners in preference to improving the street with rock and gravel. The City Commission then discussed the appointing of a Duche~to represent this Community at the Flower Show, which will be held in the Electric Building, State Fair Pork, March 6 - 13, 1954. After considerable discussion a motion was made by Commis- sioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, and carried unanimously that Miss Lee Clinch of 4405 Larchmont be appointed as Duchess to represent this City. The Mayor was requested to so inform Miss Clinch. Commissioner Stufflebeme discussed with the Commission the fact that the City of Dallas was considering the establishment of a Crime Laboratory and stated that he felt that if such an institution was established that it would be proper for the City of University Park to make proper financial contribution toward the establishment and maintenance of the Laboratory, so that the benefits of same would be available to the Police Department of this City. CommisSioner George and Mayor Coffee, both looked favorably upon this suggestion, and it appeared to be the unanimously feeling that this City should keep in touch with the progress made on such a project, and if the cost was not prohibitive this City should participate. Mr. H. E. Yarbrough appeared before the Commission to again discuss with it the completion of the water line through Blocks 68 and 69 of University Heights Addition. The City Clerk had received sealed bids from Ben Sira Company and W. G. Cullum and Company. Mr. Yarbrough requested that these bids not be opened and that this matter be held in abeyance until a proposal had been received from P. C. $orenson Company. There being no further business, the meeting was recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 18TH DAY OF JANUARY, A. D. 1954. ATTES~ i~~~ MINI/rEs OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CO~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD., MONDAY, JANUARY 18, AT 7:30 P.M., 1954 The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday, 3anuary 18, 1954~ at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme and Walter E. George. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood~ Chief of Police and Fire Departments Forrest E. Keene, Fire Marshal George Wyatt, Assistant Engineer Sam Spradlin~ Auditor 3ames E. Brown~ Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan~ and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly and stated that the first thing would be new business~ if any; whereupon~ the following people owning property on Cleburne Street between Milton Avenue and University Boulevard appeared to discuss with the Commission the paving of Cleburne Street: O. E. Snyder, 2801 Milton Andrew J. Putman, 3727 Milton Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Patee, 2736 Rosedale A. D. Griffin, 2801Rosedale Geo. E. Worthington, 2737 Rosedale Mary H. Caldwell~ 2736 Daniels Mrs. Geo. W. Brewer, 2801 Daniels Mrs. Louis B. Seiffert~ 2735 Daniels The City Commission told the'above'people that if'they deSired'that Cleburne Street be paved with concrete that the City would undertake to do the work, including 382 curbs and gutters, for ~ flat price of $500.00 per lot. Those present asked a good many questions relative to length of time the owners would be given to make payment~ and other pertinent matters. The Commission was unanimous in its feeling that pay- ments as small as $10.00 per month could be accepted and the unpaid principal to bear interest at the rate of 4 percent per annum. It appeared to be the desire of all those present, except Mrs. Mary H. Caldwell and Mrs. George W. Brewer that the City proceed with its undertaking to get the street paved. Only a few indicated that they were in a position to pay cash, but the others stated that they would be willing to execute a Mechanic's Lien Note to pay for their pro rata part of this improvement. The City Attorney and the City Clerk were requested to~prePareMe~hanic's Lien Notes to be executed by those desiring terms for this improvement. Fire Marshal submitted to the Commission a written report relative to the number of fires and his estimate of losses in dollars for the calendar year 1953. City Clerk presented the Commission a written report from the City Engineer showing the number of building permits issued for the year 1953: 527~ total amount of permits - $2~770,739.00; total inspections made by the Plumbing and Electrical Inspectors was 1~374. City Clerk presented three petitions requesting street lights; whereupon a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by Commissioner George and carried unanimously that the following resolution be approved: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF CON~ISSION£RS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AUTHORIZING THE PLACING, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF A STR££T LIGHT AT THE CORNER OF ROS£DAL£ AVENUE AND HURS£Y STR££I, AND AT THE CORNER OF DUBLIN STREET AND STANFORD AVENUE, AND AT THE CORNER OF LOVER'S LANE AND DURHAM City Clerk presented a letter from Lawyers Title Company requesting the City to pass a Resolution as of August 17, 1953 authorizing the Mayor to execute the Deed to certain land in favor of Southern Provident Life Insurance Company for 50,696 sq. ft.; this being a corrected Resolution. Motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ carried unanimously that the f611owing Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DEED TO A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND OWNED BY THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, AND LOCATED WITHIN THIS CITY'S BOUNDARIES, AND MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED AS BEING BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD AND ON THE EAST BY THE TEXAS, NEW ORLEANS RAILROAD, ON THE SOUTH BY FONDREN DRIVE AND ON THE WEST BY CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY, AND BEING A PART OF THE J. TILLEY SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 1480 Commission again discussed the installation of a 10" water line through Blocks 68 and 69 of University Heights Addition. sealed bids as follows: W. G. Cullum and Company Ben Sira and Company P. C. Sorenson Company The City Clerk explained that he had received $8,058.00 8,172.90 8,586.40 The City Clerk recommended that the low bid of W. G. Cullum and Company of $8~058.00 be accepted and stated that for comparable purposes, the low bid received for a 6" line through the BlOcks in question was $5,666.70~ and that the bids in question had been reviewed by Mr. H. E. Yarbrough, owner of the land on each side of the alleys inter- secting these blocks, and that the bids in question were satisfactory to Mr. Yarbrough. He agreed to pay to W. G. Cullum and Company or this City the sum of $5,666.70, when the water line had been constructed, and that this would leave the City's pro rata part of the cost of this improvement $2~391.30. A motion was made~ seconded~ put to vote, and carried unanimously that the City Clerk be authorized to contact Mr. George Cullum of W. G. Cullum and Company and request that he proceed with the installation of the 10" water line. When this installation has been completed, the City will then have a 10" line extending to the 12" line in Airline Road, to the 8" line in Preston Road~ which will increase the pressure adequately to take care of all the development in the north part of University Park. The Commission again discussed the desire of the City of Dallas that this City cooperate with Dallas in the construction of a 42" storm sewer in Douglas Avenue~ from the intersection of Greenbrier to the alley north of Colgate. Cost to each of the Cities to be approximately $9~834.00. City Engineer 3ack Kirven reported that he had checked carefully the size of the pipe~ quantities, machinery rental, estimated labor, and that in his opinion the amount estimated by the City Engineer of Dallas was approx- imately correct. This proposition was discussed by the City Commission at length, and o 384 the Commission appeared to be unanimous in the thought that it would be proper for this City to cooperate with the City of Dallas in the installation of the storm sewer in question; however, that the officials of the City of Dallas should be advised that the Commissioners of this City desire very much the cooperation from the City of Dallas by its paving the west half of Loma Alto Drive, from Windsor Parkway north to Univer- sity Boulevard. The City Clerk presented Certificate of Correction to Tax Roll No. 482, which listed certain taxes to be cancelled from the years !940 through 1953, which taxes had either been levied through error or it has been determined that collection is impossible. Real Estate Taxes aggregate $500.52; Personal. taxes - $4,720.41. A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, and carried unanimously that authority be granted for the cancelling of taxes listed and attached to Tax Roll No. 482, as described above. Assistant City Engineer, Sam $pradlin reported to the Commission that plans and specifications had been completed for the paving of the alley between Hillcrest Ave. and Snider Plaza, extending from Daniels Street to Lover's Lane; that, the esti- mated amount to be assessed against the property owners was $4,331.50, and the City's estimated pro rata part $418.30. Whereupon, a motion was made by Commissioner Stuffle- beme~ seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR THE ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE ALLEY ABUTTING BLOCKS A, B, C, D, AND E, UNIVERSITY PARK RE-SUBDIVISION AND BLOCKS A, B, C, AND D, CAMPUS HEIGH/S NO. 1 ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS~ APPROVING AND ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECI% FICATIONS FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS, APPROVING AND ADOPTING MININRJM WAGE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH SPECIFICATIONS, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY City Clerk presented a drawing from the Dallas Power and Light with estimation attached estimating that it would cost $851.00 to construct an ornamental street light on the east side of Preston Road, where said road intersects University Boule- vard. This estimate included the removal of the small ornamental light now located in an island on University Boulevard on the west side of Preston Road. Chief Keene -- stated that there are few locations in University Park where more traffic accidents occur than this intersection, that in his opinion that the installation of the v~: proposed light~ and the removal of the present light and the discontinuance of the island on the west side of Preston Road would eliminate a part of the traffic hazard now existing. A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, that authority be granted for this improvement and expenditure to cover same. City Clerk brought to the attention of the Commission that beginning February 8 through 10, there would be an In-Service Training Institute to be held in Grand Prairie for Assessing Officers of this area~ with the combined efforts of the University of Texas Institute of Public Affairs and the League of Texas Municipalities, also the Texas Association of Assessing Officers. A motion was made by Commissioner Stuffle- beme, seconded by Commissioner George, and carried unanimously, that James D. Woodard, Deputy Tax Assessor and Collector of this City be requested to attend this school, and that the City~ of courser pay his registration fee and miscellaneous expenses. The City Clerk was requested to contact the local officials of the Texas Highway Department and ask that they put traffic lane stripes on Preston Road from Lover's Lane to Northwest Highway. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 1ST DAY OF FEBRUARY, A.D. 1954. 386 . MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CO~MISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY FEBRUARY 1, AT 7:30 P.M.,195m The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday~ February 1, 1954 at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme and Walter E. George. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m., and Mrs. William Ash of 3540 Bryn Mawr appeared before the Commission and requested that the Zoning Ordinance be amended so that anyone owning property in University Park could have a swimming pool on their premises. Mayor Coffee explained to Mrs. Ash that the problem of amending the Zoning Ordinance was a very difficult one as well as expensive, and that the present Zoning Ordinance was adopted in October 1952 after many public hearings held by the Zoning Commission and the City Commission. He explained to her that if she desired to make application to the Board of Adjustment seeking an exception to the Zoning Law that she would be privileged to do so. He was sure that the Board of Adjustment would grant her a fair hearing. The City Clerk presented a letter from the City of Dallas requesting permission to i6s%all~he 6-inch water line in Loma Alto Drive, from Grassmer~ Lane sOuth to. Druid Lane. City Engineer Jack Kirven explained that the'plans for'<~he proposed~ ~'~' water line included the installation of a fire hydrant at the corner of Druid Lane and Loma Alto, and that such installation would be of benefit to this City because it could be used in an emergency even though it was on the D~llas water line. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the City Clerk be authorized to write to the City of Dallas that this City would interpose no objection to the installation of such water line; provided that after installation the street be repaired to the satisfac- tion of this City's Engineer. 387 The City Clerk presented the letter from William Carroll, dated January 27,1954 offering to purchase from the City four tracts of land each containing 4,500 square feet and being adjacent to Central Expressway, for a consideration of $1,000.00 for each tract; provided, the City would authorize the location on each tract of land a small two-story single family dwelling unit with the ground floor space of approxi- mately 500 sq. ft. The Commission discussed the fact that the minimum lot square footage for single family homes, according to the Zoning Law, is 7,000 square foot, and that the constructing,on these small tract of land, single family homes would be a violation of the present Zoning Law. After a brief discussion, it was decided that no action would be taken on the proposal at this time. Commissioner George moved, which motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE OF IHE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CI/Y OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ TEXAS, CREATING A FIRE LANE ON THE EAST SIDE OF PRESTON ROAD FROM LOVERS LANE NORTH TO AMHERST STREET AND FROM CENTENARY DRIVE TO WENTWOOD DRIVE, PROHIBITING THE PARKING OF ANY VEHICLE ALONG SAID FIRE LANE AT ANY TIME AND PROVIDING A PENALTY City Clerk told the Co~mission that the Hillcrest State Bank had requested that the City surrender the Trust Agreement and Receipt No. 28555, issued by the First National Bank, November 16, 1944, so that the Hillcrest State Bank could gain posses- sion and redeem the U. S. Securities in the amount of $150,000.00, describe,d in Receipt~ because, same had been called for redemption February 15. Also, that the Hillcrest State Bank had proposed to pledge to this City in lieu of the above, and. to:_s9~p~ement $500,000.00 in Government Securities to be delivered to the First National Bank, to be held in trust by said bank for the benefit of the City of University Park and pledged by the Hillcrest State Bank to secure the City's funds deposited in said Bank. A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the City Clerk be authorized to surrender Trust Receipt now held, and to accept additional Trust Receipt as proposed. Mr. J. Lee Vilbig, 4018 University Boulevard, representing his construction company met with the Commission and explained that he was doing some excavating on the Southern Methodist University campus for the new Student Union Building, and that he desired special pemission to use dynamite in his work. After discussing the matter thoroughly, the motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commis- sioner Stufflebeme, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the responsibility of safeguarding the City's interest in connection with this request be placed on the City Attorney, the City Engineer and the City Clerk, and that if and when~ndemnity bonds had been filed with the City Clerks approved by the City Attorney, and a work- ing routine agreed upon between Vilbig GompanY and the City Engineer; said.company, with the consent and approval of the proper officials of S.M.U.~ could proceed with the use of dynamite in this particular case. The City Attorney and City Cler~ were authorized to institute legal proceedings against W. L. Daniels, 3r. for the collection of delinquent real estate taxes and for the collection of a paving assessment levied for the paving of Westminister Street in front of his property near Central Expressway. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 15TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, A. D. 1954. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, FEB. 15, AT 7:30 P.M., 1954 The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday~ February 15~ 1954~ at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme and Walter E. George. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven~ Assistant Engineer Sam Spradlin~ Purchasing Agent W. E. West~ and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. There were no guests~ except Charles Shields~ president of the Park Cities News. The first business considered was the opening of Bids for the paving of the Alley between Hillcrest Avenue and Snider Plaza~ extending from Daniels Avenue to Lovers Lane. Pursuant to legal advertisement, the following named firms submitted the bids opposite their names: W. S. Crawford Company Uvalde Construction Company Texas Bitulithic Company Austin Paving Company $ 5,132.00 5,277.00 5,703.80 6,377.00 A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote, and carried unanimously.that the iow big of W. S. Crawford Company be accepted and that the following Ordinance be'adopted: · ORDINANCE LETTING CONTRACT FOR IMPROVEMENT OF THE ALLEY ABUTTING BLOCKS A, B, C, D, AND E, UNIVERSIIY PARK RE-SUBDIVISION AND BLOCKS A, B, C, AND D, CAMPUS HEIGHTS NO. 1 ADDITION IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AND AUTHORIZ- ING THE EXECUTING OF SUCH CONTRACT; DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE ESTIMATES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion was then made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVEMENTS ON AN ALLEY IN THE CITY OF UNI- VERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING TO THE OWNERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND OTHERS INTERESTED, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE The City Clerk then presented statements from W. S. Crawford Company in connection with the paving of Districts Nos. 335 and 336; however, it was felt by the Commission 390 that payment should not be made at this time and further check should be made by the Engineers relative to workmanship in connection with back-filling of the Alleys carry- ing these improvement District numbers. The City Clerk then presented a petition requesting a Street Light be installed at the corner of Dublin and Purdue Streetsr also a letter from George M. Underwoodr 3r. requesting that a Street Light be installed at the corner of Binkley Avenue and Dublin Street. Sixteen of the nineteen owners of the property in the vicinity of Dublin and Purdue had signed the above mentioned petition. Mr. Underwood is the owner of twelve apartment buildings consisting of sixty apartments located on Binkley Avenue just off the corner of Dublin. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebemer seconded by Commissioner Georger and carried unanimously that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF CO~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AUTHORIZING THE PLACINGr MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF A STREET LIGH/ AT THE CORNER OF DUBLIN AND PURDUE STREETSr AND AT THE CORNER OF EAST BINKLEY AVENUE AND DUBLIN STREET City Clerk then presented a letter signed by Walter P. Westr business manager of Highland Park Presbyterian Churchr requesting that the City assist the Church in paint- ing traffic lines around the grounds to facilitate the parking of automobiles. A motion w~s made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, and carried unan- imously that this request be granted and that the lines be painted in keeping with the City's policy of assisting all churches in this respect. The City Clerk then presented a letter from Mr. Everett Cook, Right-of-Way Agent, Dallas City Water Works, requesting penmission for the City of Dallas to construct an 8 inch sanitary sewer in Fondren Drive for a distance of 48 feet from the City of Dallas' east City limit line. The motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebemer put to voter and carried unanimously that the City Clerk be ~uthorized to advise the offices of Dallas that this City will interpose no objections to the construction of the proposed sewer line; provided, the City of Dallas will repair, to the satisfaction of th~s City's Engineerr Fondren Driver after the sewer has been installed. The City Clerk then again presented a letter from Mr. H. H. Stirmsn, director of public works of the City of Dallas in connection with the desire of that City for this 392 City to cooperate in financing a storm sewer in Douglas Street from Greenbrier to the alley north of Colgate; estimated cost of the project is $19,668.00. This City's pro rata part is to be $9,834.00. The City of Dallas proposed to construct this storm sewer ahead of constructing permanent paving on the west side of Douglas Street from Greenbrier Drive to the alley north of Colgate. After discussing the matter at length, it appeared to be the feeling of the Commission that this proposal should be taken under advisement for further study. The Chief of Police Keene and Engineer Kirven discussed with the Commission the placing of One Way Signs on the respective traffic lanes of Villanova Drive from Preston Road east to Pickwick Lane, also on Varsity Plaza from Wentwood north to Northwest Highway. After a brief discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Stuffle- beme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the signs be purchased, if they are not in stock, and that the Works Department install the signs as recommended. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE. 1ST DAY OF MARCH, ~. D. 1954. / ~' ''~rY CLERK MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULVARD, MONDAY~ MARCH 1~ AT 7:30 P.M., 1954 The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday, March 1, 1954, at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme and Walter E. George. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Chief of Police and Fire Departments Forrest E. Keene~ City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Assistant Engineer Sam Spradlin, Purchasing Agent W. E. West~ City Auditor 3ames E. Brown, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order and recognized Messrs. Inge Grant, Brookin Wadtey~ and Julian Barry. These three gentlemen presented a letter addressed to Mayor Coffee for and on behalf of Highland Park Presbyterian Church requesting the City to construct head-in-parking along the east parkway of Park Street and the west side of Williams Park from University Boulevard south. After considerable discussion with these gentlemen and the City Engineer, it appeared that the total cost of this work would be approximately $2,900.00; whereupon, a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ that~ if the Church would pay to this City the sum of $1,450.00~ the City would undertake the construction of this much needed parking facilities. The gentlemen assured the City Com- mission that, as Deacons of Highland Park Presbyterian Church, they would be willing to personally guarantee the Church's participation financially; whereupon~ the motion was seDonded by Commissioner George, put to vote~ and carried unanimously. The Mayor then recognized Mr. Harry Ernstrom~ owner of Ernstrom's Record Shop at 4356 Lovers Lane. Messrs. Ernstrom, Peek and Barney Stollmack discussed with the City Commission the changing of the parking pattern on Lovers Lane, from Douglas Avenue to Loma Alto. They suggested that the parking of cars in the center of Lovers Lane be abandoned and that large buttons be put on each side of the 40 foot center paving strip~ and that four rows of small buttons be placed in the 40 foot traffic lane creating four 10 foot lanes, that parallel parking be permitted on the respective right hand side of 394 the rows of large button; further, that a traffic signal light be installed at Arm- strong and Lovers Lane. The cost of the above facilities were discussed, and it was estimated by the City Engineer and City Clerk that the materials alone would cost approximately $2,500.00. The three gentlemen~ whose names are mentioned above~ repre- senting the Miracle Mile Merchants' Association, were told that the City Commission would take their proposal under advisement~ discuss it with the Police 'and Fire Departments, and instruct the City Engineer to prepare further estimates~ and that a decision would be made at our next meeting, which would be March 15. City Secretary then presented a letter signed by Dr. Trent C. Root~ Comptroller of Southern Methodist University, setting out that the University would contribute $2,000.00 in cash toward the creating of head-in-parking along the north side of Burleson Park~ from Durham Street east to Dublin. The City Engineer had estimated that this work could be done at a total cost of approximately $4~188.00. After dis- cussing the need and desirability of further parking facilities in this vicinity~ a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the City undertake this project, and that the City Clerk be authorized to write the University the City's acceptance of the proposal. The City Clerk then presented statements from W. S. Crawford Company for the paving of Alleys, known as Districts Numbers 335 and 336. City Engineer stated that he had inspected the work and 1had found it acceptable~ and recommended that payment be made at this time; whereupon, a motion was made by Commissioner Stuffle- beme~ seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote~ and carried unanimously that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION A~CEPTING IMPROVEMENTS ON CERTAIN ALLEYS IN THE CITY OF uNIVERSITY PARK AND KNOWN AS DISTRICTS NUMBERS 335 AND 336 A motion was then made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stuffle- beme~ put to vote, and carried unanimously that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION ORDERING PAYMEN/ OF AMOUNTS DUE W. S. CRAWFORD COMPANY FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN CERTAIN ALLEYS BEING KNOWN AS DISTRICTS NOS. 335 AND 336, AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF CERTAIN CERTIFICATES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT 395 City Clerk then presented petitions requesting that the Alley be paved through Block C, University Highland Addition, being the alley between Stanford and Purdue Streets, extending from Preston Road east to Tulane Boulevard, and the Alley inter- secting Block 3, Hursey Addition, being the alley between Westminister and Rankin Avenues, extending from Dickens Avenue east to Hursey. After examining the petitions and determining that a large majority of the property owners desired that these alleys be paved, a motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stuffle- beme, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF AN ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK C, UNIVERSITY HIGHLAND ADDI- TION, AND BLOCK 3, HURSEY ADDITION~.APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM WAGE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH SPECIFICATIONS, LETTING CONTRACT FOR SUCH IM- PROVEMENTS, MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE ESTIMATES, AND DECLAR- ING AN EMERGENCY A motion was then made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote~ and carried unanimously.that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES ON THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS AND OF AMOUN/S TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVEMENTS ON ALLEYS KNOWN AS DIS- TRICT NOS. 338 AND 339~ IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR. HEARING TO THE OWNERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND TO ALL OTHERS INTERESTED~ AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE The City Clerk discussed with the Commission the proposal made by the Hillcrest State Bank that the City accept $500,000.00 in U. S. Treasury Bonds, as collateral for the deposits held by that bank for this City in lieu of the $150,000.00 in government bonds recently surrendered. After discussing the matter, it was decided that the bank should be requested to pledge to the City a total of $750,000.00 in government securities to secure this City's deposits in said bank. The Commission then dis- cussed the 1954 municipal election; whereupon the Mayor issued an "Order and Notice of City Election to be held April 6~ 1954." This Notice inclodes the'i~ames of the presiding and assistant judges~ as well as the names of the clerks. ; Mr. George Merrett of 2828 Greenbrier appeared before the Commission and com- plained that the sanitary sewer line at the rear of his home frequently stopped up, and in a few instances the sewage has backed into their bath rooms. Mr. Merrett was assured that a careful investigation would be made by this City of the sewer line, 396 and that the City would do everything in its power to alleviate the condition. Mr. 3ack Beard appeared before the Commission and stated that he was Resident Manager of Keystone Reader's Service~ and that he felt that our present solicitor's ordinance was too drastic and should be amended~ that in His opinion the ordinance made it prohibitive for a magazine salesman to comply with requirements. The City Commission listened carefully to Mr. Beard's complaint~ but no action was taken thereon. Later~ the City Clerk explained to the Commission that he and the Mayor had been diligently searching for a good used Bulldozer to be used at the garbage grounds~ and that it was felt that Sam Warren of Warren Engine Company~ 359 S. Industrial Boulevard had offered the City a good buy. He proposed to sell to the City an A[is- Chalmers~ Series HDiOW 5958 for $4~500.00. This machine is represented to be completely overhauled~ including transmission~ clutch~ new tracks~ and engine to be in perfect condition. The original cost of this machine was approximately $18~000.00. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote~ and carried unanimously that.the City accept Mr. Warren's proposal that it use the machine without obligation for a ten day trial period~ and if found to be satisfac- tory~ that it be purchased for $4~500.00. There being no further business~ the meeting adjourned. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE lbTH DAY OF MARCH~ A. D. 1954. ";' ~" C/['I'Y CLERK 3 '7 MINUTES OF TH]{ REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, MARCH 15, AT 7:30 P.M., A. D. 1954 The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday, March 15, 1954, at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee~ Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme and Walter E. George. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven, Assistant Engineer Sam Spradlin~ Purchasing Agent W. E. West, Superintendent L. H. Sullivan~ Sanitary Inspector Joe B. Brown, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m., and recognized Pro- fessor 3. M. Claunch from the School of Government at Southern Methodist University. Dr. Claunch introduced four of his students, one being from New York City, one from Memphis Tennessee~ one from Stockholm Sweden, and one from Dallas~ Texas. He explained that the students wanted to attend the meeting of the Commissioners for the purpose of seeing how the affairs of this City are officially conducted. After discussing with Professor Claunch and his students the operation of a City incorporated under the general laws of Texas~ the Commission proceeded with general business. A public hearing was held in connection with the paving of an alley between Hillcrest and Snider Plaza, extending from D~niels Avenue to Lovers Lane. The only person appearing in connection with this public hearing was Mr. Walter Phillips, owner of 50 feet abutting the alley. Mr. Phillips explained that he had heretofore paid to the City his pro rata cost of this ~mprovement, and that his only interest in attend- ing the hearing was to thank the Commission for the action it has taken relative to this much needed improvement. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by Commissioner George~ put to voter and carried unanimously that the following Ordi- nance be adopted: ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF 39,8,, IMPROVING THE ALLEY BETWEEN HILLCREST AND SNIDER PLAZA, EXTENDING FROM DANIELS AVENUE NORTH TO LOVERS LANE, KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 337, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPER- ITIE$ ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST TH1{ ONNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Commission then discussed the condition of the.City's tennis courts. A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried that the Mayor, City Engineer and City Clerk be authorized and instructed to contact contractors who are equipped to repair these courts, and that a contract be entered into for their repair, and that all necessary labor and equip- ment required to place these courts in playable condi%ion be provided. Mr. Ernstrom and other merchants of the Lovers Lane district, west of Douglas, appeared to discuss with the Commission again the changing of the traffic pattern of that area and the installation of traffic buttons and traffic signal. The signal to be placed at Armstrong and Lovers Lane. City Engineer Jack Kirven explained that, after a careful analyzation of the problem, it was his belief that materials could be purchased for approximately $2,200.00; whereupon, a motion was made by Commis- sioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unani- mously that the city proceed immediately with the improvement as heretofore discussed. Mr. Ernstrom and his associates thanked the Commission for their cooperation. A motion was then made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stuf- flebeme, and carried unanimously that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF CONtMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AUTHORIZING THE PLACING, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF A STREET LIGH/ AT THE CORNER OF VILLANOVA DRIVE AND THACKERAY STREET, AND AT THE CORNER OF VILLANOVA DRIVE AND TURTLE CREEK BOULEVARD A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF CONB~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING WEST ON THE NORTH TRAFFIC LANE OF VILLANOVA DRIVE TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSECTION OF VARSITY PLAZA AND/OR PRESTON ROAD, AND ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING EAST ON /HE SOUTH TRAFFIC LANE OF VILLANOVA DRIVE TO A FULL STOP BEFORE~PRO- CEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSECTION OF VARSITY PLAZA AND/OR PICKB/ICK LANE, AND ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING NORTH ON THE EAST TRAFFIC LANE OF VARSITY PLAZA TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSECTION OF VILLANOVA DRIVE AND/OR NORTHWEST HIGHWAY, AND ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING SOUTH ON THE WEST TRAFFIC LANE OF VARSITY PLAZA TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSECTION OF VILLA- NOVA DRIVE AND/OR WENTWOOD DRIVE There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 5TH DAY OF APRIL', A. D. 1954. 399 ATTEST:~ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, APRIL 5, AT 7:30 P.M.,A.D.1954 The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday, April 5, 1954, at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme and Walter E. George. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven, Assistant Engineer Sam Sprad- ling, City Auditor 3ames E. Brown, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, Sanitary Inspector 3oe B. Brown, Deputy Tax Assessor and Collector 3. D. Woodard, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The only other people attending the Commission meeting were Mr. Charles Shields of Park Cities News and Werner Renberg of Dallas Morning News. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO MR. AND MRS. RICHARD E. MANNING OF 3706 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD~ BECAUSE OF THE DEATH OF THEIR SON, ROBERT FRANK MANNING A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to v ore and carried unanimously that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, CON~ENDING BILLY BRUCE ALY~ TRUMAN 3. BARNETT AND JOHN T. LYNCH OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR THEIR HEROIC EFFORTS IN AN EFFORT TO SAVE THE LIFE OF ROBERT FRANK MANNING A public hearing was then held in connection with the paving of the Alleys 4OO described as Districts Nos. 338 and 339. No one appeared to protest the improvement. a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK C, UNIVERSITY HIGHLAND ADDITION AND BLOCK 3, hURSEY ADDITION IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST THE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF AS- SIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY A motion was then made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stuffle- beme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Res°lUt~on ~be~approved: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF CO~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVER~IT~ PARK'' AUTHORIZING THE SUBSTITUTION OF UNITED STATES TREASURY BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL SUM OF SEVEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS BY H~LLCREST STATE BANK FOR ALL OTHER COLLATERAL HERETOFORE PLEDGED BY THE CITY DE- POSITORY AND APPROVING THE COLLATERAL AS SUBSTITUTED BY THE DEPOSITORY AS BEING ADEQUATE The City Clerk discussed with fhe Commission the adoption of an Ordinance govern- lng the rules and regulations, admission price, etc. in connection with the operation of the Swimming Pool for 1954. It appeared to be the general feeling that the rules and regulations enforce for 1953 were adequate and that it would not be necessary to make any change therein; whereupon, a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF THE UNIVERSITY PARK SWIMMING POOLS BY CERTAIN PERSONS, PROVIDING RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE USE OF THE POOLS, PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF THE RULES AND REGULA- TIONS, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES HERETOFORE ADOPTED AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY City Commission discussed with the City Attorney and the City Clerk the collec- tion of delinquent taxes. It was decided that the City Clerk should send out letters bearing the title of Tax Assessor and Collector requesting payment of all delinquent items. Said letter to advise that if the delinquency is not promptly satisfied the respective accounts will be delivered to the City Attorney for collection through the due process of law. The Mayor and the City Clerk then explained to the Commission that Mr. I. J. Freid of 3a24 Colgate, Mrs. E. Louise Sigler of 3425 Marquette and Mr. D. L. Marshall of 3424 Marquette had discussed the desirability of the installation of storm sewer drainage pipes in the ditch along beside their respective properties abutting Iurtle Creek Boulevard. After discussing the matter briefly, it appeared to be the unani- mous feeling that if any of the above property owners or any other owner of property 8butting this ditch along Turtle Creek would pay the City $1~000.00 in cash or $200.00 in cash and execute a.Mechanic's Lien and Note to the City in the sum of $800.00, with payments of $20.00 per month, on or before maturity~ at an interest rate of 5 percent, the City would,.proceed immediately with the installation of the Storm Sewer~ and the remaining cost of any respective installation would be boren by the City. A motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to proceed as outlined above ~n the event any of the property owners desire to cooperate with the City in eliminating this open ditch and installing the Storm Sewer along Turtle Creek Boulevard. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS TH£ 19TH DAY OF APRIL, A. D. 1954. 4O2 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM~ 3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD., MONDAY, APRIL 19, AT 7:30 P.M., A.D.1954 The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular ses- sion~ Monday, April 19' 1954, at 7:30 P.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme and Walter E. George. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Chief of Police and Fire Departments For- rest E. Keene, City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven, Assistant City Engineer Sam Spradlin, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, City Auditor 3ames E. Brown, Pur- chasing Agent William E. West, Sanitary Inspector 3Ge B. Brown, City 3udge Gene Lary, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Mayor Coffee called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m., and stated that the first business wopld be the canvassing of returns of the City Election held April 6, 1954. City Cterk~ Ralph E. Hamman presented Election Returns' Certificate, signed by W. Wilson Peevey, Presiding Officer of the Election. Whereupon the follow- ing Ordinance was introduced: ORDINANCE CANVASSING THE RETURNS OF THE CITY ELECTION HELD APRIL 6~ 1954, DECLARING ROY C. COFFEE ELECTED MAYOR, WALTER E. GEORGE AND WYLIE STUFFLE- BEME ELECTED COMMISSIONERS OF THIS CITY, AND ORDERING THEIR IMMEDIATE INSTALLATION A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the above Ordinance be adopted. The City Clerk then requested the City Attorney Dick P. Wood to administer the Oath of Office to the newly elected Mayor and Commissioners. When this had been accomplished, Mayor Coffee made a brief talk relative to the plans he and the CQmmissioners had formu- lated for the future. Talks were made by Messrs. Ed Wesson, R. S. Gozzaldi, Paul Emery and 3udge Gene Lary. Each of these gentlemen praised very highly the Mayor and Commissioners for the efficient management and guidance furnished the City during the past four years, and each stated that he was very happy that the Mayor and Commissioners had consented to serve the City for the next two years. Responses to the complimentary remarks were made by both Commissioner Stufflebeme and 403 Commissioner George. The only other people present in %he auditorium, whose names were not mentioned, were Mrs. James E. Brown, wife of Auditor Brown and Mr. Charles Shields, president of Park Cities News. The City Clerk then presented a petition requestion that the Alley be paved through Block B of Dan Ro Addition, extending from Boedeker Street east to Central Expressway Access Road, between Fondren Drive and McFarlin Boulevard. The petition bore 15 signatures of the 25 property owners owning property in this block. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Com- missioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF AN ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK B, DAN RO ADDITION, APPROV- ING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM WAGE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH SPECIFICATIONS, LETTING CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENT, MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST, DIRECTING THE~CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE ESTIMATES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion was then made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES ON THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVEMENTS ON ALLEY KNOWN AS DIS- TRIC/ NO. 340 IN THH CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING TO THE OWNERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND TO ALL OTHERS INTERESTED, AND DIRECTING TH~ CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICH Commissioner Stufflebeme then read to the Commission a letter from Mr. R. P. Kincheloe, Jr., addressed to the City Clerk, in which he stated that it was a privilege to assist in holding the recent City Election and that he was returning the City's check made payable to him in the sum of $10.00, with a request that same be returned to the City's General Expenditure Fund. A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme that the Mayor be requested to write Mr. Kinche- loe thanking him for his generosity. Commissioner Stufflebeme then read a letter addressed to Mayor Coffee, signed by Mrs. Helen Weaver, secretary of Snider Plaza-Hillcrest Merchants Association, in which it was requested that the City put into operation the Snider Plaza Fountain. After a brief discussion, a motion was made and carried unanimously that Mr. Kirven 404 and Mr. Sullivan investigate the condition of the Fountain and attempt to place it in operation. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING BONDS TENDERED BY ROY C. COFFEE, WALTER E. GEORGE AND WYLIE STUFFLEBEME, AS PRINCIPALS, AND THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY, AS SURETY There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 3RD DAY OF MAY, A. D. 1954 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD., MONDAY, MAY 3~ AT 7:30 P.M., A.D. 1954 The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday~ May 3, 195z, at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: -Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme and Walter E. George. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan~ and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. He recognized Messrs. Albert S. King and Otis L. Biggs of 2701 and 2628 Milton Avenue, respectively. These gentlemen presented a petition signed by themselves and Mr. Claude Averitt of 2700 Milton Avenue and Mr. Lee A. Bedford of 2616 Rosedale Avenue requesting the City to pave Willard Street, from Rosedale Avenue to the alley north of Milton Avenue. The petition offered to pay to the City the sum of $500.00 in cash or to execute a 405 Mechanic's Lien and Mechanic's Lien Note in the sum of $500.00, representing each of the property owners pro rata cost of the requested street improvement. City Commis- sion discussed the proposed petition and agreed with the gentlemen that, if Mr. May- nard E. Robertson, owner of Lot 1, Block 6 of Summi%t Lawn Addition and Mrs. Mary F. Guill~ owner of Lot 20~ Block 5~ Summi%t Lawn Addition~ would also sign the petition that the City would undertake the improvement of that part of Willard Street in ques- tion. Messrs. King and Biggs retained the petition and told the Commission that they would again contact Mr. Robertson and Mrs. Guill and undertake %o obtain these people's cooperation in the project. The City Commission then opened sealed bids submitted pursuant to Legal Adver- tisement in connection with the purchase of seven automobiles, six of them to be used as Police Patrol cars, and one,to be used for the Superintendent of Public Works. The following is a tabulation of bids submitted for four-door, eight cylinder, custom made models: Horn-Williams Motor Co. $7~864.09 Ridout Motors~ Inc. 7~759.00 Ed Maher~ Inc. 7~592.94 Downtown Motors, Inc. 8~697.30 The above prices represent the net cost to this City after giving consideration to the trade-in value of seven cars now in use by the City. After a tabulation of the Bids was submitted a motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner $tufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the City accept the low bid submitted by Ed Maher~ Inc.~ and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to pro- ceed accordingly. A motion was then made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stuffle- beme~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS APPOINTING A BOARD OF EQUALIZATION FOR /HE YEAR 1954~ FIXING TIME FOR THE FIRST MEETING AND THE COMPENSATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EQUALIZA- TION A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by Commissioner George, 406 put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING DICK P. WOOD CITY ATTORNEY AND FIXING HIS COMPENSATION A motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING FORREST E. KEF_NE AS CHIEF OF POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS A motion was made 'by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING RALPH E. HAMMAN CITY CLERK AND EX OFFICIO TAX COLLECTOR AND ASSESSOR~ CITY OF UNIVER- SITY PARK~ TEXAS~ TERM BEGINNING MAY 3~ 1954~ ENDING AT THE WILL OF'THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE SAID CITY A motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF CO~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK APPOINTING A BOARD OF AD3USTMENT The Commission then discussed the recommendation of City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven and Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene that certain Stop Signs be placed on Westminis- ter Avenue~ Milton Avenue~ Daniels Avenue~ Rosedale Avenue and Cleburne Street~ whereupon a motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner $tuffle- beme~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF CON~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING NORTH ON CLEBURNE STREET TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER THE INTERSECTION OF LOVERS LANE~ AND ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING EAST OR WEST ON WESTMINI ST ER AVENUE~ MILTON AVENUE AND DANIELS AVENUE TO COME TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE RESPECTIVE INTERSECTION OF CLEBURNE~ AND ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING NORTH OR SOUTH ON CLE- BURNE STREET TO COME TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO EN/ER OR CROSS THE INTERSECTION OF ROSHDALE AVENUE~ AND ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING SOUTH ON CLEBURNE STREET TO COME TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD The Commission then discussed the resurfacing of certain streets~ and a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried that the City Engineer be instructed to prepare Plans and Specifications in connection with such resurfacing and that the City Clerk be instructed to adver- tise for sealed bids~ said bids to be received by May 17~ 1954~ for the work. /he Commission then discussed the fac% that frequently~ over a period of years~ various City properties have been damaged by ruffians; whereupon~ a motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner S%ufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK OFFERING A RSWARD OF IWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS FOR THE ARREST AND CONVICTION OF ANYONE GUILTY OF DESTROYING PUBLIC PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK The Commission then again discussed the controversial issue of prohibiting cer- tain truck traffic on Lovers Lane. After discussing this matter for some time~ a motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AN ORDINANCE PROHIBIIING THE OPSRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES HAVING A RATED LOAD CAPACITY OF MORE THAN ONE THOUSAND POUNDS ON LOVERS LANE BETWEEN PRESTON ROAD AND BOEDEKER STREEt PROVIDING ~XCEPTIONS There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time~ a motion was duly made that the meeting adjourn; the meeting adjourned. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 17TH DAY OF MAY~ A. D. 1954. ','"' ";rtT¥ 408 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARKy HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUMy 3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.~ MONDAYy MAY 17 AT 7:30 P.M., A.D. 195a. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular ses- sion~ May 17~ 1954 at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee~ Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme and Walter E. George. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Woody Chief of Police and Fire Departments Forrest E. Keeney Assistant City Engineer Sam Spradliny Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivany and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Mayor Coffee called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and stated that the first order of business would be to give further consideration to the petition presented by Messrs. Albert S. King and O. L. Biggsy May 3rd requesting that the City pave Willard Street from Rosedale Avenue to the alley north of Milton Street. Mr. King and Mr. Biggs appeared before the Commission and stated that they had obtained the signatures of all the owners of property abutting Willard Street~ except Mr~ Maynard E. Robert- son% owner of Lot !y Block 16~ Summitt Lawn Additiony and that Mr. Robertson had refused to cooperate in the project. After giving the matter due consideration~ a motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stufflebemey put to vote and carried unanimously that the petition be acted upon favorably and that the City Clerk be authorized to proceed immediately to obtain Mechanic Liens from all owners of property. The Mechanic Lien Notes may be retired in monthly installments of $10.00 per month with interest at 5 percent per annumy and if the Note is retired in fully within twelve months from the date the first installment is due~ the City will waive all interest charges. And~ when this has bee~ accomplished, that~ as soon as possible thereafter~ Superintendent Sullivan and the Engineers proceed with the paving of Willard Street~ using City labor and City materials. Mayor Coffee then stated that new business~ if any~ would be discussed. He recognized the following visitors: Mr. and Mrs. R. Hub Hardy Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Gozzaldi Mr. Tom P. Finnegan 2900 Southwestern Boulevard 2945 University Boulevard a325 University Boulevard Mr. J. Henry Thompson Mr. Roland Cox Mr. Walter Moore Mr. T. G. Harkey 4O9 3225 Southwestern Boulevard 2915 Southwestern Boulevard 2820 University Boulevard 2853 University Boulevard ~nd five others whose names were not obtained. Ail of the visitors except one person, whose name was unknown, thanked the Mayor and Commissioners for the action they had taken May 3, 1954 in repealing an Ordinance which prohibited certain truck traffic on parts of Lovers Lane. The Commission then opened sealed Bids which had been submitted pursuant to Legal Advertisement in connection with the resurfacing of certain streets and repair- ing the tennis courts. The proposals were as follows: Texas Bitulithic Company $31,367.76 Uvalde Construction Company 30,031.75 A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the iow bid of the Uvalde Construction Company be accepted and that contract be entered into with said Company pursuant to Plans and Specifications prepared by the City Engineer. Motion was then made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconde~b~ CommisSiOner George, put to vote and c~rried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK B, DAN RO ADDITION IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING CHARGES AND LI~ENS AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST THE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVID- ING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion was then made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vot'e and c~rried unanimousiy that the following Ordinance be ~dopted: AN ~RDINANCE APPOINTING GENE LARY CITY JUDGE AND FIXING COMPENSATION Motion was then made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote ~nd carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE APPOINT A COMMISSION TO BE KNOWN AS THE ZONING COM- MISSION OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK TO RECOMMEND THE BOUN- DARIES OF THE VARIOUS ZONING DISTRICTS AND APPROPRIATE REGULATIONS TO BE ENFORCED THEREIN, FIXING THE TERM OF OFFICE AND COMPENSATION OF THE MEMBERS SO APPOINTED 410' Motion was also mode by Commissioner Stufflebemes seconded by Commissioner Georges put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Resolution be approved: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF CON~I$SIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARKs TEXASs APPOINTING MEMBERS OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION The proposal of James B. Burlesons C.P.A.s that he would audit the affairs of this City for the present fiscal year ending September 30s 1954~ for the sum of $1s200.00~ was given due consideration~ whereupon a motion was made by Commissioner Georges seconded by Commissioner Stufflebemes put to vote and carried unanimously that Mr. Burleson's proposal be sccepted~ ond that the City Clerk be instructed to advise Mr. Burleson in writing of such acceptance. There being no further business~ the meetin recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 7TH DAY OF JUNE, A. D. 1954. MINUTES OF T,HE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CON~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARKs HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, ~ ~3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.~ MONDAY~ JUNE 7~ AT 7:30 P.M.~ A.D. 195a The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular sessions Monday~ June 7, 195~ at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee~ Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme and Walter E. George. Also present were City Engineer Jack B. Kirven~ Chief of Police Fattest E. Keene~ City Auditor 3ames E. Brown~ Purchasing Agent W. E. West~ Building Inspector C. E. 3ohanning~ City Attorney Dick P. Wood~ and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Howard Beasley of 3701 Greenbrier, appeared relative to a petition he had circulated in connection with the paving of the alley between Greenbrier and Southwestern Blvd.~ f~om Baltimore east to Thackeray. City Clerk Hamman explained to the Commission that 72%0 of the owners of property abutting the alley had signed the petition that this alley be paved~ also that 100% of the owners of property abutting the alley between Caruth and Colgate, extending from Airline Road to Durham Street had signed a petition that that alley be paved; whereupon, a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF AN ALLEY THROUGH BLOCKS 16 AND 29, UNIVER- SITY HEIGHTS ADDIIION NO. 3, AND BLOCK 36, CARUTH HILLS ADDITION IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AND BLOCK 36/5~51, CARUIH HILLS ADDITION IN DALLAS, APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM WAGE SCALE CON- TAINED IN SUCH SPECIFICATIONS, LETTING CONTRACT FOR SUCH I~PROVE- MENTS, MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE ESTIMATES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion was than made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George that the following R~solutio~.be approved: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES ON THE COST OF IMPROVE- MENT$ AND OF ANDUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVEMENTS ON ALLEYS KNOWN AS DISTRICTS NOS. 341 AND 342, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING TO THE OWNERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND TO ALL OTHERS INTERESTED, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE City Clerk then presented the City Engineer's report relative to the paving of the alley between Hillcrest and $nider Plaza; whereupon motion was made by Commis- sioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unani- mously that the following Ordinance be ~dopted: CRDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF CON~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK FINALLY ACCEPTING THE I~PROVE~ENT OF THE ALLEY ABUTTING BLOCKS A, B, C, D, AND E, UNIVERSITY PARK RE-SUBDIVISION AND BLOCK A, B, C, AND D, CA~PUS HEIGHTS NO. 1 ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TO BE KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS DISTRICT NO. 337, AND ORDERING THE ISSUANCE TO W. $. CRAWFORD, DOING BUSINESS AS W. S. CRAWFORD CO~PANY, CONIRACTOR, OF THE CERTIFICATES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AGAINST THE PROPERTY OWNERS ON SAID ALLEY AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY A petition was presented bearing the majority of signatur~of the people living at the corner of Milton Avenue and Willard Street requesting that a Street Light be installed at this intersection. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, 412 seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION OF IHE BOARD OF CON~[ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AUTHORIZING THE PLACING~ MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF A STREET LIGHT AY THE CORNER OF MIL/ON AVENUE AND WILLARD STREET City Clerk Ralph Hamman explained to the Commission that the City needed very badly an additional bookkeeping machine. He and City Auditor 3ames E. Brown recom- mended the purchase of a Burrough's Sensimatic Bookkeeping Machine~ explaining that this model was flexible enough to be used in either the Iax Department or the Water Department~ the Payroll Department or for the General Ledger. The retail price of this machine is $3~701.00. Price to this City~ after deducting municipal discount and federal tax~ is $3~330.90. After due consideration~ a motion was made by Com- missioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the City Clerk be authorized to purchase the machine in question. Ihere being no further business~ the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 21ST DAY OF JUNE~ A. D. 1954. '/ '/ '""" MTNUTES OE THE R~U[~ ~EETING OE THE BOARD OE CO~ISSION~S OE THE CI~ O~ UNIV~SI~ PARK~ ~D IN ~HE CI~ ~L[ AUDI~RIU~ 3800 UNIV~SI~ B[VD.~ ~ONDAY~ The Boazd of Co~issione~s of the City of University Pa~k met in ~egula~ session~ ~onday~ 3une 21~ 195~ a% 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: '~ayor Roy C. Coffee~ Co~issioners Wylie Stufflebeme and Walter E. George. Also present were Chief of Police and Fire Departments Forrest E. Keene~ City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven~ Assistant Engineer~ Sam Spradlin~ Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan~ Purchasing Agent W. E. West~ and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The ~ayor called the meeting to order promptly a% 7:30 p.m. and stated he had 413 received some telegrams protesting the new plan in the traffic pattern on Lovers Lane west of the Cotton Belt Railroad~ and that he noted several people in the audi- torium and presumed they were there to discuss this problem with the Commission.Where- upon~ people whose names and addresses follow appeared before the City Commission: NA~E Albert Munster S. D. Rosenbaum /ed B. Bernard Mrs. Lillie Pearl 3ones T. E. Millholland 3. W. Lynch Rae Ospovat Goodstein~ Alvin L. RESIpENI ADDRESS 4208 Purdue 6632 Northwood Road 5703 West Amherst 4232 San Carlos San Fernando Way 5818 Belmont 4316 Caruth Blvd. 5514 Southwestern BUSINESS ADDRESS 4429 Lovers Lane 4423 Lovers Lane 4445 Lovers Lane 5832 Lovers Lane 4451 Lovers Lane 4331 Lovers Lane 4417 Lovers Lane 4433 Lovers Lane All of the above stated to the Commission that in their opinion the former plan of parking cars in the middle of the street was more desirable than the plan now under completion. Mr. Peek~ owner of Peek Auto and Appliance Store~ 4365 Lovers Lane~ and the owner of Suz-Ann Flower Shop~ 4330 Lovers Lane~ appeared and stated that in their opinion the new traffic pattern was an improvement and that all of the merchants on Lovers Lane had previous notice that such change had been requested by the Miracle Mile Merchants Association~ and that it was their feeling that the new plan should be given a trial. Mayor Coffee explained to those present that the City did not initiate the change~ but same was initiated by merchants on Lovers Lane representing themselves' to be the officials of the Miracle Mile Merchant's Associationl that the plan had been coordinated with the Traffic Engineer of the City of Dallas and would fit in with their proposed plan of Lovers Lane from the Cotton Belt Railroad west to Inwood Road~ further~ that the plan had been studied and recommended by the City Engineer and the Police Department of this City prior to the time the Commission authorized the expenditure that was necessary to bring about this change. The Mayor explained that the materials alone cost approximately $2~500.00 and that the labor involved was about the same~ making a total of expenditure in excess of $5~000.00. And~ it was felt that since the City had expended these funds in good faith that it would 414 not be good business to start tearing up the plan, which is almost complete. The City Clerk presented a petition requesting that the alley between University Boulevard and Glenwick Lane~ extending from Hunters Glen Road west to Wes/wick Road~ be paved with concrete. The motion was made by Commissioner Sutfflebeme, seconded -- by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Ordi- nance be adopted: ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSIIY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVFJ~ENTS OF AN ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK 4 UNIVERSITY PARK ESTATES ADDITION AND BLOCK 14, TROTHS UNIVERSITY PARK ESTATES ADDITION, APPROV- ING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM WAGE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH SPECIFICATIONS, LETTING CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS~ MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST~ DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE ESTIMATES~ AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Resolution bl approved: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES ON THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS ON ALLEY KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 343~ IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS~ FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING TO THE OWNERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND TO ALL OTHERS INTERESTED, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE The City Clerk presented a letter from Mr. George E. Christensen, representing the University Park Methodist Church, requesting permission for the Church, at its -- expense~ to make head-in parking on all sides of Smith Park, which is across the street from this Church. After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the City Clerk be authorized to write to the officials of the University Park Methodist Church advising that the City will interpose no objections to their con- structing head-in parking a depth of 25 feet on all Sides of Smith Parkl provided, such work is done under the supervision of the City Engineer and all expenses are boren by the Church. City Clerk presented a petition requesting Street Lights be installed at the intersections of Wentwood Drive and Centenary Drive with Turtle Creek Boulevard. It was pointed out that the owners of all four corners of Wentwood and Turtle Creek Boulevard were desirous of such light~ but only two of the owners on the corners __ 415 of Centenary and Turtle Creek Boulevard had signed the petition;' whereupon, a motion was made by Commissioner $tufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Resolution he'approved: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AUTHORIZING THE PLACING, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF A STREET LIGHT AT THE CORNER OF WEN/WOOD DRIVE AND TURTLE CREEK BOULEVARD Chief Keene brought to the attention of the Commission that a Law Enforcement Convention would be held in Houston the week of 3une 28 and that he would like to attend. A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stuffle- beme, put to vote and carried unanimously that Chief Keene be authorized to attend this Convention at the City's expense. There being' no further business, the meeting recessed. ~ PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 5TH DAY OF 3ULY, A. D., 195a. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSI~ONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD., ~MONDAY, JULY 5, AT 7:30 P.M., A. D. 1954 Th~ Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday, 3uly 5, 1954 at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Walter E. George. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Chief of Police and Fire Departments Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer 3ack-Kirven, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Mayor Coffee called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. and observed a number of people in the auditorium and asked if the purpose of all of them was to dis- cuss with the Commission the recent re-surfacing of Windsor Parkway from Preston Road west to approximately 500 feet west of Douglas Avenue with liquid tar and sand. It 416 appeared that everyone present lived in the 4100 block of Windsor Parkway. lowing is a partial list of those present: Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Griffith Mr. and Mrs. Elbert J. Cart Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Coe Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Cohen The fol- 4105 Windsor Parkway 4109 Windsor Parkway 4103 Windsor Parkway 4112 Windsor Parkway Mr. and Mrs. Fred T. Porter 4117 Windsor Parkway Mr. and Mrs. Albert B. Hall~ Jr. 4121 Windsor Parkway .Mr. and Mrs. Ben Lee Boynton 4129 Windsor Parkway Mrs. Griffith stated that the recent repair work done on Windsor Parkway had resulted in considerable damage to the rugsy drapperiesy driveways and automobiles of the people livin9 in that block. Messrs. Griffith~ Carry Porter and Coe all voiced their opposition to the City usin9 that method of repairing streets. Some of them urged that the streets be left unrepaired until such time as the City was financially able to rehabilitate the streets with 1 inch asphaltic concrete. Engineer Kirven explained that the method used on Windsor was an acceptable and approved method for repairing streets of that kindy andy further stated that it would not be wise to undertake to apply 1 inch of asphaltic conc~%e to that street at this time~ but pro- bably such treatment could be given the street next spring. After everyone had had an opportunity to express themselves, Mayor Coffee stated ~hat the Ci~Y~,Co'm~iSsion was anxious to comply with the wishes of our citizens and make repairs as neededy but felt that it was very important that the City keep within its budget~ fur/hery that the City would cooperate with the citizens of Windsor Parkway in every way possible to prohibit further unpleasantness. After the Commission meeting had recessed~ Mayor Coffee and Commissioner George instructed that no additional streets be repaired by the seal coat method~ that is~ by applying liquid tary sand and gravel. A public hearing was held in connection with the paving of the alleys designated as District Nos. 3~1 and 342. A motion was made by Commissioner Georgey seconded by Mayor Coffeey put to vote and carried unanimously that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING THE ALLEYS THROUGH BLOCKS 16 AND 29y UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS ADDI- TION NO. 3~ AND BLOCK 36~ CARUTH HILLS ADDITION IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ AND BLOCK 36/5451y CARUTH HILLS ADDITION IN DALLAS~ FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST THE OWNERS THEREOFy PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGN- ABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF~ AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The City Clerk presented a petition signed by six of the nine property owners on Milton Avenue, owning property from Willard Street east to Central Expressway Access Road. This petition requested the City Commission to order this part of Milton Ave. paved, provided such improvement could be done at a cost not to exceed $6.00 per lineal foot for the land they own abutting the street; whereupon, a motion was made by Com- missioner George, seconded by Mayor Coffee, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF MILTON AVENUE IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APROVING AND ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICAIIONS FOR SUCH IMPROVE- MENTS, APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM WAGE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH SPECI- FICATIONS, DIRECTING TH~ CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND DECLARING AN ~RG ENCY Chief Keene told the Commission that it was his feeling that a Stop Sign was needed at the southwest corner of Windsor Avenue and Shannon Lane, stopping the traf- fic going east on Windsor Avenue prior to its entering or crossing Shannon Lane. Whereupon, a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Mayor Coffee, put to vote and carried unanimously that the followin§ Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK RL~S~ATING ~RA~IC ~N SAID CI77 R~QUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL VEHICLES MOVING EAST ON WINDSOR AVENUE 70 A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEeD- ING TO ENTER OR CROSS SHANNON LANE AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 19TH DAY OF JULY, A. D. 1954. 418 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD., MONDAY JULY 19~ AT 7:30 P.M., A. D. 1954 The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday~ July 19~ 1954 at 7:30 p.m. The followin9 members were present: Mayor pro rem Wylie Stufflebeme and commissioner Walter E. George. Also present were Jack B. Kir- ven~ City Engineer, City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Chief of Police and Fire Departments Forrest E. Keene, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, Sanitary Inspector Joe B. Brown~ Deputy Tax Assessor and Collector William Norris, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The only other person present was Charles Shields~ president of Park Cities News. A Public Hearing was held in connection with the paving of the alley between UniverSity Boulevard and Glenwick Lane~ extendin9 from Westwick Road to Hunters Glen Road. No one protested this improvement~ whereupon a motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Mr. Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted~ ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING THE ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK 4~ UNIVERSITY PARK ESTATES ADDITION AND BLOCK 14~ TROTHS UNIVERSITY PARK ESTATES ADDITION~ FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST THE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTI- FICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY City Clerk presented a letter dated 3uly 7, 1954~ from Everett Cook~ Right-of- way Agent~ Dallas City Water Works~ requesting permission to construct: 1. An 8" C.I. water main in Durham Street from Greenbrier Drive north to Colgate Avenue. 2. A 6" C.I. water main in Boedeker STreet from Greenbrier Drive south to the alley south of Southwestern Blvd. A map showing the plans of the proposed construction was examined and a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Mr. Stufflebeme, put to vote'a~'d carried unanimously that the City Clerk be instructed to write the City of Dallas ~'hat this City would interpose no objection to that Cily constructing water mains as requested; provided~ that the streets and alleys~ under which such mains will be installed~ will be repaired to the satisfaction of this City's Engineer. City Clerk presented a letter from O. Ewing Snyder complimenting City employees, particularly Mr. Sullivan and his Department for the clean and orderly manner in which Cleburne Street was paved and completed from ~ilton Avenue south to University Boulevard. Sanitary Inspector 3oe B. Brown presented a report for the month of June. Chief Keene exhibited to the Commission plaques recently received from the Amer- ican Automobile Association and. Texas Safety Association~ Inc., and from the National ~Safety Council~ which the City had, been awarded for its good traffic control and results for the year 1953. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 2ND DAY OF AuGusT, A. D. 1954. MINUTES OF~THE ~E~JLAR MEETING OFTHE BOARD OF CON~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.,~ MONDAY, AUGUST 2, A. D. 1954, at 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, August 2, 1954, at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee~ Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme and Walter E. George. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, City Hngineer 3ack B. Kirven, Auditor 3. E. Brown, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, Superintendent of Public Works ~.:H. ?~llivan~.,and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The only other person attending this Commission meeting was Char~es Shields, President of Park Cities News, who came in late. The City Commission discussed a letter dated July 16, t954 from Mr. Dick P. Wood, City Attorney~ setting out fully the time that had been consumed relative to the trial 42O of %he law suit in District Court, styled Moody versus Cityof.University Park. The purpose of said suit was to nullify the action taken by this City's board of Adjust- ment on October 6, 1953 authorizing Neiman-Marcus to construct a Park Lot and impos- ing certain conditions upon the north one-half of Block 78~ University Heights No. 6 Annex Addition. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Stuffle- beme, secon~e~-by commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the City pay Mr. Wood at this time $2~000.00 for services rendered to dated and that if and when the case has been carried through the Court of Civil Appeals that an addi- tional fee of $500.00 be paid to him. Mayor Coffee presented a communication from the Dallas County Park Cities Water Control and Improvement District No. 2 requesting that the third paragraph under (4) of Section 5 of the water contract beiween the City and the Water District be amended as follows: "It is further stipulated and agreed between the Dallas County,Park Cities Water Control and Improvement District No. 2 and th~ Town of High%~nd'i~ark and the City of University Park that the ater Distric~ay-ingeS't ~$.~.7 surplus funds in other investments which are insured and protected by Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or any other federal agency." Motion was made by Com. Stufflebeme, seconded by Com. George~ put to vote and carried thh-f the Mayor advise officials of the Water Dist. that this City approves~oflthe change suggest~i Bids were then opened which had been filed pursuant to legal advertisement in connection with the paving of Milton Avenue from Willard Stree~ east to Central Expressway Access Road. The following is a tabulation of the Bids filed: W. S. CraWford Company Uvalde Construction Texas Bitulithic $2,876.00 3.082.15 3,146.05 A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried ~nanimously that the Bids be referred to the City Engineer for careful check~ and tabulation~ and if no errors are found~ that'the contract be awarded to the low bidder. The City Clerk then presented statements from W. S. Crawford Company in connec- tion with the paving of the alleys known as District Numbers 338~ 339~ 340, 341~ 342 and 343. City Engineer Kirven said that he had inspected all of the alleys and that same had been properly back-filled, andy with the exception of two or three repairs to fences on private property to be made by the Company, there was no reason why the statements should not be paid. Engineer Kirven further stated that he would see to it that the repairs mentioned would be made prior to the time disbursement would be effected. Whereupon, a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE FINALLY ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS ON CERTAIN ALLEYS,,I~THE UNIVERSITY PARK, KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS DISIRICT NUMBERS 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, AND 343. Motion was then made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE ORDERING PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS DUE W. S. CRAWFORD COMPANY FOR IMPROVENENTS IN CERTAIN ALLEYS, BEING KNOWN AS DISIRICTNUMBERS 338, 339, 340~ 341~ 342~ AND 343~ AND AUIHORIZING PURCHASE OF CERTAIN PAV- ING CERTIFICATES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT Motion was then made be Commission George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously %hat the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDI~ANCEA~NDING SECTION 8 OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED ON THE 7IH DAY OF SEPTE~B£~ 'A...D. 1950~ AND RECORDED IN VOLU~E 6, PAGES 437-438 OF THE ORDINANCE R~CORDS~ AND AS AMENDED ~ARCH 17~ 1952, AS RECORDED IN VOLU~E 7, PAGES 23-24~ AND AS A~ENDED APRIL 20, 1953~ AS RECORDED IN VOLUNE 7, PAGES 238-239, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS AND DECLARING AN ENERGENCY /he City Clerk presented a letter from the City of Dallas requesting permission to construct a 6 inch cast iron water li~e under Loma Alto Drive from Grassmere Lane to Druid Lane~ a distance of approximately 360 feet~ whereupon~ a motion was made by Commissioner George~ Seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the City Clerk be instructed to write the City of Dallas that this City will interpose no objection to the construction of the proposed wa.te~ liner provided that the streets are repaired in a manner satisfactory to the City Engineer. /he City Clerk reported to the City Commission that since the date of J~ne 7~ 1954~ at which time they instructed that a campaign be undertaken for the collection of delinquent taxes~ of the $59~000.00 delinquent taxes as of May 31, 1954~ a total of $15~765.55 had been collected. /here being no further business~ %he meeting recessed. 422 PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 16TH DAY OF AUGUST, A. D. 1954. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CON~ISSIONERS OF TH5 CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD., MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 1954, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday, August 16, 1954 at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor ROy C. Coffee, Commissioners Wylie $tufflebeme and Walter E. George. Also present were City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Chief of Police and Fire Departments Forrest E. Keene, Super- intendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, City Auditor 3ames E. Brown, City Attorney Dick P. Wood, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. No guests were present. The Mayor called the meeting %0 order promptly at 7:30 p.m. and requested the City Clerk to open the Bids in connection with Legal Advertisement requesting pro- posals from banks to be the custodian of the City's funds for the period ending July 31, 1955. There was only one Bid submitted - that of the Hillcrest State Bank. The Bid was a generous one offering to pay 1~ interest on Time Deposits of less than ninety days; 2~ interest on Time Deposits of less than six months; and 2~7~ interest on Time Deposits of six months or a longer period. The proposal further offered to extend credit to the City on the basis of 1~ interest. After discussing the pro- posal a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the followin9 Resolution be approved: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF CON~ISSIONERS OF TH~ CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, T~XAS, DESIGNATING TH~ HILLCREST STAT~ BANK AS DEPOSITORY FOR THE YFAR ENDING JULY 31, 1955 -- The City Clerk then read a letter da%ed August 12, 1954 addressed to the Mayor and Commissioners, siened by Trent C. Root, Comptroller of Southern Methodist Univer- sity, setting out ghat the University now owns all of Block 4~ Block 6, north one- half of Block 8, and all of Block 1-~xcept two lots, in East University Place Addi- ±ion, and that the'University .c,ontemplates building a _cymnasium in the center of Block 4, and for this reason requests the abandonment of the alleys intersecting Blocks 4 and 6. The request was discussed and the Commission was informed that' there were no utilities in either of these alleys and that City Engineer and City Clerk could conceive of no objections- %o the granting of the request; whereupon, a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABANDONMENT OF A 15-FOOI ALLEY IN BLOCK 4 AND BLOCK 6 OF EAST UNIVERSITY PLACE ADDITION OU/ OF THE JOEL SYKES SURVEY~ ABSTRACT NO. 1338, WHICH WAS DEDICATED BY INSTRUMENT FILED FOR RECORD ON OCTOBER 10, 1935, IN VOL. 5~PAGE 71, MAP RECORDS OF DALLAS COUNTY~ TEXAS: PROVIDING FOR THE QUIT CLAIMING OF SAID ABANDONED ALLEY TO SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVER- SITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The City Clerk, at the request of Mr. L. E. Guillot of 4001 Colgate, presented a petition~ or rather a statement, bearing nineteen signatures of property owners living on Villanova Drive and Northwest Parkway~ setting out that they would inter- pose no objection to the City constructing a lighted soft ball diamond in North- crest Park. The proposition was discussed at considerable length and a motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that this request be taken under advisement for further study and consideration. City Attorney Dick P. Wood explained to the Commission that he had on" numerous occasions been urged by members of certain sorority alumni to intercede in their behalf to obtain the installation of a mast-armed street light at the corner of Air- line Extension and University Boulevard. The proposition was discussed and a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried that the following Resolution be approved: 424 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF CON~ISSION~R$ OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AUTHORIZING THE PLACING, MAINlq~NANCE AND OPERATION OF A STREET LIGHT AY THE CORNER OF AIRLINE EXTENSION AND UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD Commissioner Stufflebeme discussed with the Commission and the City Engineer the need for mechanical traffic control signal lights at %he iniersec%ion of Norih- west Parkway, Northwest Highway and Thackeray Street. City ~noineer Kirven was requested to contact the proper officials of the City of Dallas and convey to them that this City would look with favor upon working out the installation of traffic signal lichts a% this location similar to the installation a% Armstrong Parkway and Mockingbird Lane; the latter installation having been a cooperative project with the Town of Highland Park. The City Clerk presented a preliminary Budget for the year 1954-55 in the sum of $1~392,130.00. City Clerk stated that the proposed Budget did not include cash on hand in the two opera%lng accounts, or cash on Time Deposit or in the Interest and Sinkino Fund Account. He further stated that it was apparent that sufficient funds would be available to meet the new Budget requirements without the increase of taxes. There bein~ no further business~ the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 7TH DAY OF $EPT~BER, A. D. 1954. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUMj 3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD. j TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7j 1954j AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Tuesday, September 7, 1954 at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven, Assistant Engineer Sam Spradlin~ City Auditor 3ames E. Brown, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivanj Purchasing Agent W. E. West, Chief of Police and Fire Departments Forrest E. Keene, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. and recognized merchants, Harry Ernstromj Alton Goodstein and Albert Munster, from the 4300 and 4400 blocks of Lovers Lane. These gentlemen appeared before the City Commission stating that they represented the Business Association of the area between Douglas .Avenue and the Cotton Belt Railroad, and that they felt the present traffic pattern could be improved upon. They presented plans and charts which they thought, would be more desirable than the present traffic plan. After these gentlemen discussed the problem with the City Com- mission st considerable length, Mayor Co:flee suggested that they work with the City Enoineer, and that an effort be made to solve the problem in a manner that will be sat- isfactory to the majority of the merchants in the area, and at the same time that good engineerinc rules be adhered to and nothing be done contrary to traffic safety regula- tions. The Mayor then requested that the Bids be opened for the resurfacing with asphalt of streets, pursuant to notice which had appeared in the official publication. The fo!lowin~ Bids were submitted by the two firms interested in doing the work for the Uvalde Construction Company City: 9,750 tons Type "D" Asphalt per ton in place ~ $ 5.90 a 000 oals Tack Coat ~ 20 Total $58,125.00 Uvalde also bid the same rate per ton for 22,750 tons asphalt and the same rate per gallon for 6,825 gallons of tack coat, Total $135~590.00 426 Texas Bitulithic Company 9,750 tons Type "D" Asphalt per ton in place ~ $ 5.88 3~000 gals. Tack Cost .~ .19 22,750 tons Type "D" Asphalt per ton in place ~ 5.83 6,825 9als. Tack Coat ~ .19 Total $ 57,900.00 Total $133,929.25 After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by Mayor Co,.fee, put.to vote and carried unanimously that the Bids be referred to the City Engineer for tabulation, and if no errors are found that a contract be awarded to the Texas Bitulithic Company~ the low bidder~ for 22~750 tons of heavy asphalt and 6~825 gallons of tack coat, all in place. A public hearing was then held in connection with the paving of Milton Avenue from Willard Street east to Central Expressway Access Road. No one appeared to protest the improvement nor the levying of the proposed assessment~ whereupon, a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by Mayor Coffee, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be.adopted: ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF MILTON AVENUE KNOWN AS DIS- TRICT NO. 344~ IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTIES ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST THE OWNERS THEREOF~ PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF~ AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Mayor Coffee~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Resolution be approved: A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF $186,225.00 FROM THE WATER DEPARTMENT TO THE GENERAL FUND ACCOUNT Motion was then made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Mayor Coffee~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Resolution be approved: A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, TRANSFERRING $479,128.36 FROM THE GENERAL FUND ACCOUNT OF THIS CITY TO THE INTEREST AND SINK- ING FUND ACCOUNT The City Clerk explained to the Commission that Messrs. Walter Clark and Henry Owen, owners of the property abutting Boedeker Street on the north side of Milton Avenue, had requested that the City accept their respective Mechanic Liens and Mechanic Lien Notes in the sum of $500.00 each for the paving with 6 inch concrete of Boedeker Street from the alley south of Westminster Avenue to Milton Avenue. /hese Mechanic Lien Notes to be payable in fifty installments~ or or before, with interest rate of 5 percent~ with the understanding that should full payment of said Note be made prior to the expiration of twelve .months that all interest charges would be waived. A motion was made by Commissioner ~tufflebeme, seconded by Mayor Cof~ee~ Put~to Vote and carried that the City Clerk be authorized to obtain properly executed Notes and Liens described above~ and~ when same has been procured that £ngineer Kirven and Superinten- dent Sullivan proceed with the paving of this one-half block of Boedeker Street. /he City Clerk discussed with the Commission the telephone request received from an official of Southern Methodist University requesting that the City issue temporary permit for the construction of a large gymnasium on Block 4~ Hast University Place Addition, prior to such time as the institution had filed with the City plans for off- street parking as required by the Zoning Ordinance. After due consideration~ it appeared to be the unanimous opinion of the members of the Governing Body that it would not be proper to make an exception to the Zoning Ordinance as requested, and the Engineer was instructed to refrain from issuing the temporary permit to S.M.U. for the construction of the proposed building until all Zoning requirements have been met. /he City Clerk presented a letter from Mr. H. W.'Brown~ realtor, stating that he had a client who would pay $750.00 cash for the west one-half of Lot 10~ Block 6, Summitt Lawn Addition, owned by this City. After due consideration, City Clerk Hamman was requested to contact Mr. Brown and tell him that the City would giVe consideration to selling the land in question for $1~000.00. A motion was made by Commissioner Stuf- flebeme, seconded by Mayor Coffee, put to vote and carried unanimously that the follow- ing Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION ORDERING A HEARING ON THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1~ 1954 AND ENDING SEP- IHMBER 30~ 1955 428 There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 20TH DAY OF SEPTSI~BER~ A. D. 1954. LERK MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM~ 3800 UNI- VERSITY BOULEVARD~ MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1954, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday, September 20~ 1954 at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme and Walter E. George. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood~ Chief of Police and Fire Departments Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven, City Auditor 3ames E. Brown, Purchasing Agent W. E. West~ Fire Marshal George Wyatt~ and City Clerk Ralph £. Hamman. The meeting was called to order promptly at 7:30 p.m., and Mayor Coffee recog- nized a number of people in the auditorium residing in the 4400 block of Amherst Street and stated that he presumed that their purpose here was to discuss with the Commission the undesirability of stores on Lovers Lane across the alley from their homes. Mr. Joe W. Matthews, an attorney, addressed the Commission stating that he had been selected as spokesman for the group. by statements made by the following people: Paul'H. Horton Mrs. Eileen R. Burge C. H. Borden Mrs. Mary Millican Mrs. J. C. Cammack Mr. Matthew's remarks were followed 4405 Amherst 4401 Amherst 4409 Amherst 4333 Amherst 4329 Amherst All of the above stated that noise made at the Frozen Food Locker~ known as Garland Farms~ Inc.~ 4358 Lovers Lane~ between the hours of 4 a.m. and 6 a.m., was disturb- lng and they requested that action be taken to eliminate such noise. These people also complained of the odor arising from a truck picking up bones and scrap meat every morning at approximately 8:30 a.m. They requested that some kind of cover be provided over this truck to assist in eliminating the foul odors. After the above named people had had an opportunity to express themselves fully the Commission was then addressed by Mr. Ben H. Rosenthal~ owner of Garland Farms~ Inc.~ and his attorney~ Mr. Dick Holt. They stated that they would do everything in their power to eliminate the disturbing factors~ but that they did not have any control over the truck hauling bones and scrap meat. Also~ the following people were present at this meeting: Mrs. C. H. Borden 4409 Amherst Mrs. Ben H. Rosenthal 4302 Normandy Ben H. Rosenthal~ 3r. In conclusion~ Attorney Matthews stated that it was his feeling that he and the people he represented would be able to work with Mr. Rosenthal due to his apparent desire to cooperate and that in his opinion the place could be made more desirable from the standpoint of noise. Mrs. Thomas C. Griffiths III~of 4105 Windsor Parkway~ addressed the Commission stating that her interest was in the approval of the Budget for the year beginning October ir and ending September 30~ 1955. She was desirous that sufficient funds be placed in the Budget for better maintenance of the streets~ parkways and parks. A motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION OF THEBOARD OF EQUALIZATION OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ TEXAS~ APPROVING THE GENERAL ROLLS OF THE CITY CLERK AS EX-OFFICIO TAX ASSESSOR AND TAX COLLECTOR OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ T£XAS~ FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1954 Motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLU/ION OF THE BOARD OF CON~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ TEXAS, APPROVING THE GENERAL ROLLS OF THE CITY CLERK AS EX-OFFICIO TAX ASSESSOR AND TAX COLLECTOR OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ TEXAS~ FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1954 430 Motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1954, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30~ 1955, AND AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES AS SET OUT IN SAID BUDGET Motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Resolution be approved: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF CON~ISSION£RS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, LEVYING THE AD VALOREM TAX OF SAID CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK FOR THE YEAR 1954 TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYN~NT OF CURRENT EXPENSES OF SAID CITY, AND FIXING THE TIBE WHEN SAID TAXES FOR THE YEAR 1954 SHALL BECON~ DUE, FIXING THE TI~E WHEN THE SAN~ SHALL BECOME DELINQUENT, PROVIDING FOR PENALTY AND INTEREST; AND PROVIDING FOR SPLIT PAYMENTS, AND REPEALING ALL TAX ORDI- NANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion was then made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGET, APPROVING ALL EXPENDITURES N~DE DURING THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1954, AND ENDING SEPTEN~3ER 30, 1954, AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF CREDIT BALANCES TO ACCOUNTS WHERE EXPENDITURES HAVE BEEN IN EXCESS OF BUDGET ESTIBATES, AND ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM UNAP- PROPRIATED BALANCES TO ACCOUNTS WHERE SUCH FUNDS ARE NEEDED The Mayor then issued a Proclamation delcaring the week of October 18-24 as United Nations Week in University Park. The Commission discussed at considerable length the request of Mrs. Stanley M. Kaufman that a club of teen-age girls be permitted to use the house in Gore Park twice a month for social and philanthropic purposes. After careful consideration, the City Clerk was requested to confer with Mrs. Kaufman and explain that it was against the policy of the City to reserve any of its facilities for successive activ- ities for any specific organization other than Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Camp Fire Girls. City Clerk stated that the Water Fund Account would have sufficient cash prior to September 30, 1954 to enable the transfer of $51,150.00 to the General Fund Account; thus, reimbursing the General Fund for the principal amount heretofore paid out of the General Fund on the original issue of the Sanitary and Storm Sewer Bond of 1938. Reference is here made to a Resolution adopted the 7th day of September~ 1954, setting out these facts. Motion was then made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Com- missioner George that the Mayor and City Clerk be instructed to transfer $51,150.00 from the Water Fund Account to the General Fund Account at this time for the purpose set out above. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 4TN DAY OF OCTOBER, A. D. 1954. EINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD., MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1954, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday, October 4, 1954 at 7530 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme and Waiter E. George. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Woody Chief of Police and Fire Departments Forrest E. Keeney City Engineer Jack B. Kirveny Assistant Engineer Sam Spradiin, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. SulIivan, Auditor James E. Brown, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Prior to assembling in the auditorium, City Clerk discussed with the City Commis- sion the following items: The sale of the one-half lots owned by the City at the intersection of RosedaIe, Milton and Westminster. After discussing the matter at some lengthy a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner StuffIebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the City Clerk be authorized to sell any or all of the aforesaid one- half lots for a price of $800.00 net to the City. City Clerk then explained to the Commission that Mr. M. R. Irion moved from 4085 Bryn Mawr Drive in 1951 and owes the City a personal property tax in the amount 432 of $1.25 for that year~ further, that at the time his automobile license tag was pur- chased in 1952 he failed to have the address changed and we billed him $6.69 for per- sonal property tax, and through error he paid same. He requests that we deduct from the payment the delinquent tax for 1951 and that the 1952 assessment be cancelled and that we make a cash refund to him in the sum of $5.38. Also that the 1953 tax be cancelled. City Clerk recommended that the above action be apprOved. Motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the 1952 and 1953 personal property taxes assessed against Mr. Irion be cancelled and that receipt be issued for 1951 personal property tax, which was legally levied and that the remainder of the funds in our possession, paid to us by Mr. Irion~ be refunded. City Clerk then presented a letter from William R. Allen, Attorney at Law, 606 Burk Burnett Building~ Fort Worth~ Texas, offering a compromise settlement of $3.50 on a 1951 assessment of $5.75~ which was levied against him in 1951 while he was living at the Lawyer's Inn on the S.M.U, capus. After due consideration~ motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously that the compromise be accepted and the remainder of the 1951 tax be cancelled. City Clerk presented a letter from Lewis F. Russell~ Attorney~ offering check in the sum of $5.00 as compromise settlement of personal property tax assessed against his mother of 34~1 Shenandoah for the years 1945 through 1948. Motion was duly made~ seconded and carried unanimously that the compromise offered be accepted and that the unpaid balance of Mrs. Russell's delinquent taxes~ amounting to the sum of six or seven dollars, be cancelled. City Clerk then presented quotations from the 3ames B. Clow & Sons, agents for the National Cast Iron Pipe Company and the American Cast Iron Pipe Company, explain- ing that the price submitted by 3ames B. Clow and Sons was $118.89 less than the price submitted by the American Cast Iron Pipe Company. /he Clow Company has offices on Central 5xpressway near our warehouse and offers to deliver pipe and fittings to us as needed for the extension of the 6 inch water line paralleling the west side of Central Expressway from Yale Boulevard north to Westminster~ and will bill the City monthly for merchandise required.~ A motion was made by Cor~nissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the City Clerk be authorized to negotiate with 3ames B. Clow and Sons~ since~' they were the low bidder~ with the understanding that none of the required'.purchase orders issued would exceed $2~500.00~ and that the total amount of all purchase orders issued'would not exceed the bid submitted of $5~273.55. The Commission then proceeded to the auditori~m~ and the only persons present~ other than the people mentioned ab6ve~ were Mr. Charles Shields~ President of Park Cities Newsy Mr. and Mrs. Michey Huffman~ he being a representative of the Dallas News~ and Mr. W. H. Benners~ Jr.~ 3431Asbury. Mr. Benners appeared before the Commission and explained that his home facing Asbury Street was abutted on the rear by a dedicated strip of land 50 feet wide~ known as Brentwood Street.' He pointed out that a few months ago this City ordered~ which order has been carried out~ the paving with concrete the 8 center feet of said Brentwood Street~ and that the property abutting said Brentwood Street had been assessed $1.00 per lineal foot to cover the cost of this improvement. Mr. Benners stated that he interposed no objection to the improvement as made~ neither did he object to payin9 his pro rata part of the cost of such improvement~ provided~ such payment could be made without prejudicing his rights to demanding that Brentwood Street be opened to the public its full width - from Hillcrest Avenue west to Hi9h School Avenue. After discussing the matter carefully and reviewing the history of Brentwood Street~ a motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the City accept funds from Mr. Benners paying his pro rata cost of the improvement of the center 8 feet of Brent- wood Street~ with a specific understanding that Mr. Benners was not waiving nor giv- ing up in any way his legal right to later demand the opening to the public of Brent- wood Street its full width of 50 feet. There being no further business~ the meeting recessed. 434 PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE18THDAY OF OCTOBER, A. D. 1954. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM~ 3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.~ MONDAY~ OCTOBER 18~ 1954 AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session~ Monday~ October 18~ 1954 at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee~ Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme and Walter E. George. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood~ Chief of Police and Fire Departments Forrest E. Keene~ City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven~ Assistant Engineer Sam Spradlin~ Superintendent of Pub- lic Works L. H. Sullivan~ City Auditor 3ames E. Brown~ Purchasing Agent W. E. West~ and Fire Marshal George A. Wyatt. Newspaper reporters present were: Mr. Charles Shields~ president of Park Cities News~ and Mr. and Mrs. Mickey Huffman~ he being the reporter for the Dallas Morning News. A group of people from the 4100 block of San Carlos appeared and requested that two hour parking on both sides of above mentioned street be created in that block. A petition was submitted with respect to this request bearing twenty s~gnatures. The following guests were present %o present this petition: NAME ADDRESS L. F. Richardson 3ohn L. Dunn Ed Dobson 3oe W. Lisman Philip L. Hendmix (Spokesman) C. E. Seale~ Jr. 4113 San Carlos 4136 San Carlos 4108 San Carlos 4114 San Carlos 4118 San Carlos 411I San Carlos It was reported %hat twenty-two employees of Village Cadillac Company continuously -- 4 3'5 park their cars in this area and nearby areas causing congestion of traffic and also creating a hazard. After considerable discussion, in which the Chief of Police was included, it was moved by Conm~issioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried that a two hour parking limit, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., be estab- lished in this 4100 block of San Carlos. It was further approved that this same two hour parking limit be extended to the 4100 block of Normandy~ and that Preston Road~ from the south City limits to Normandy, be established on both Sides bf the street as a Fire Lane. The two hour parking limit was agreed to be identified by proper paint- ing of signs on the curb. Standard Fire Lane signs are to be installed on posts on Preston Road. This same group of people also presented a second petition requesting that the vacant unimproved property at the southwest corner of Preston and San Carlos be put in condition so that the City mowers can keep the grass and weeds cut and thereby remove the unsightly condition and existing fire hazard. Chief Forrest Keene and Fire Marshal George A. Wyatt were instructed to contact the owner and see that this condition was remedied. The second item on the docket pertaining to the placing of a Christmas tree on. the top of the Fountain at Snider Plaza and Milton was deferred without consideration until the next meeting, because no representative was present to discuss this matter. Mrs. Lebna M. Beard~ owner of Lot 12, Block 4~ Wesley Place Addition~ known as 3487 McFarlin, appeared with her representative~ Mrs. Margaret Brand~ smith, who asked consideration of the Mayor and Commissioners for the changing of zoning of the above described property to Multiple Family use. City Attorney Dick Wood advised that this would be spot zoning~ which is not permissible and fUrther recommended that they make application of the Building Inspector for a building permit for a specific plan - which would be denied - and then further application should be made to the B~ard of Adjustment for any exception to the zoning. He further advised that they check with the owners within a 200 foot radius, to satisfy themselves if there will be any objec- tions. 4'36 There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 1ST DAY OF NOVEMBER~ A. D. 1954. ATTEST MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD., MONDAY NOVEMBER 1, 1954, AT 7530 P.M. The Board of Cornmissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday, November 1, 1954 at 7530 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee~ Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme and Walter E. George. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven, Chief of Police and Fire Departments Forrest E. Keene, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, City Auditor 3ames E. Brown, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Mr. Meyer Tobolowsky, owner of Snider Plaza Fabric Shop and president of Snider Plaza Business Men's Association; Mrs. Helen Weaver, owner of Kathy-Anne Shop and secretary of the Snider Plaza Business Men's Association; Mr. Raymond C. Rogan, manager of M. E. Moses Store on Snider Plaza and a member of the merchant's association, all appeared before the City Commission, both as individuals and as representatives of the Snider Plaza Business Men's Association, requesting permission for the Asso- ciation to construct and maintain a Christmas tree at the fountain, being the corner of Milton and Snider Plaza; further, that the fountain be drained and its basin be used as a collection reservoir for toys and other articles of value for the under- privileged. The group also requested that the two hour parking limit ordinance affect- ing Snider Plaza be amended and the two hour limit extended to the area in the center of the Plaza. After a thorough discussion of the matter, a motion was duly made, seconded and carried unanimously that the request outlined above be granted subject, of course, to proper Indemnity Bond being made protecting the City, approved by the City Attorney, and filed with the City Clerk~ prior to the time %he City Engineer issues a permit for the construction or erection of the Christmas tree; further, that such Indemnity Bond shall propect the City from any damage or expense that may arise in connection with the operation of the fountain due to the placing of the Christmas tree at this location. Mr. Denys R. Slater, one of the officials of Fishburn Dry Cleaning and Dyeing Company,appeared before the Commission stating that he had been requested~ by some of the merchants on Lovers Lane in the 4300 and 4400 blocks, to come to the meeting and protest the present traffic pattern on said street; it being his expressed idea that he and some of the other merchants desired that a parking area be restored in the center of Lovers Lane, which area is now being used for through traffic. The Commission dis- cussed the problem with Mr. Slater, who apparently did not have too much information on the subject. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE A~ENDING SECTION II, PARAGRAPH (a) OF AN ORDINANCE PASSED AND APPROVED THE 2ND DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1948 RECORDED IN VOLU~ 5, PAGE 529 OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THIS CITY AS AN~NDED BY SECTION II, PARAGRAPH (b) ON THE DATE OF AUGUST 20~ 1951~ OCTOBER 1, 1951 AND OCTOBER 19, 1951 SAID A~END~ENTS BEING RECORDED IN VOLU~E 6 ON PAGES 561~ 582, 583, AND 603~ AND VOLUN~ 7~ PAGE 2440F THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THIS CITY ENIITLED: "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR PARKING TIME LIMITS IN DESIGNATED PLACES IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARKs STATING THE HOURS OF THE DAY WHEN SUCH TIME LIMIT IS EFFECTIVE~ PROVIDING IHAT THE SAN~ SHALL NOT APPLY ON CERTAIN SPECIFIED DAYS~ STATING THE TIM£ LIMIT~ PROVIDII~3 FOR THE Nt~RKING OF PARKING SPACES~ DESIGNATING CERTAIN STREETS WHERE THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE EFEECTIVE~ PRE- SCRIBING PENALTIES; PROVIDING THAT INVALIDITY OF PART SHALL NOT AFFECT THE VALIDITY OF THE REMAINDER~ AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY" Motion was then made by'Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stuffle- beme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted~ ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS~ CREATING A FIRE LANE ON THE EAST AND WEST SIDES OF PRESTON ROAD FROM NORN~NDY AVENUE SOUTH TO IHE CITY'S SOU/H BOUNDARY LINE~ PROHIBITING THE PARKING OF ANY VEHICLE ALONG SAID FIRE LANE AT ANY TI~;~ AND PROVIDING A PENALTY 438 The City Clerk and Chief of Police discussed with the Commission the.traffic hazard at the corner of Glenwick and Hunters Glen Lanes and at the corner of Thackeray Street and Villanova Drive. It was pointed out that there are already three stop signs at the intersection of Glenwick and Hunters Glen Lanes and at the corner of Thackeray Street and Villanova Drive. It was pointed out that there are already three stop signs at the intersection of Glenwick and Hunters Glen Lanes and that some of the home owners in the 3900 block of Glenwick had requested that an additional stop sign be constructed on the east side of Hunters Glen Lane, requiring vehicles to come to a stop before proceeding west on Glenwick across Hunters Glen; whereupon a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme that the follow- ing Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF CO~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING WEST ON GLE~ICK LANE TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER THE INTERSECTION OF HUNTERS GLEN ROAD, AND ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING NORTH AND SOUTH ON THACKERAY STREET TO COME TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSECTION OF VILLANOVA DRIVE -The Commission discussed at considerable length the unfortunate traffic accident which occurred about 2:00 p.m., October 30, 1954 at the corner of Thackeray and North- west'Highway. A Dallas Railway bus was traveling south on Thackeray Street and col- lided with a large truck traveling east on Northwest Highway. After considerable dis- cussion a motion was duly made, seconded and carried unanimously that the. Mayor write a letter to the proper Texas Highway official as well as to the City Manager of Dallas setting out this City's willingness to cooperate in the installation of proper traffic signal devices, at this locality. It was pointed out that there is no fence or protection of any kind around the corner of Pickwick Lane and Caruth Boulevard where the University Park Methodist Church is constructing a new building. The City Clerk was instructed to contact Mr. Ralph E. Whittle, the contractor in charge of this project and request that proper fence or barricade be provided which would prevent the falling of children into the hazard. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 15TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, A. D. 1954. ATTEST: MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD., MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1954 AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commiss'ioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday, Noven~er 15, 1954 at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme and Walter E. George. Also present were Chief of Police and Fire Departments Forrest E. Keene,.City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Assistant Engineer Sam Spradlin, City Auditor James E. Brown, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, City Attorney Dick P. Wood and City Clerk Ralph £. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. and observed that there were approximately fifteen guests in the auditorium and that some of these people were merchants from the 4300 and 4400 blocks of Lovers Lane. He inquired as to how many of the people present were interested in the Lovers Lane traffic problem~ where- upon it appeared that most everyone in the auditorium was interested in the problem. The Mayor asked if they had a spokesman, and Mr. Lester May, an attorney, came forth. He and Messrs. Marvin B. Norwood of 4421 Lovers Lane, Albert Munster of 4429 Lovers Lane, Alvin Goodstein of 4433 Lovers Lane, H. C. and A. W. Minyard of 4325 Lovers Lane, and Fred C. Nagle, Jr. of 4429 Lovers Lane, took seats immediately in front of the City Commission. They presented requests and petitions urging that the traffic pattern now in use be abandoned and that a three foot concrete walk be constructed in the center of Lovers Lane and that angle parking be permitted on each side of this three foot walk~ also that angle parking be permitted next to the respective curbs~ thus, creating a traffic lane in the center between the parking areas on each side of the center walk- way. This desired pattern they called their No. 1 Plan. The plan would be similar to 440 the Snider Plaza plan, with the exception of the three foot walk in the middle of Lovers Lane, where there is no such walk in Snider Plaza. The following are the names of other people in the auditorium who signed the Roll Call. Roy L. Haralson Chas. A. Vilbig Mrs. Alvin L. Goodstein B. Sonntag -Porce Line Co. Hart Bowman. " " Ihelma Black Beauty Salon Sam Provenzano-Ashburn' s V. G. Peek - Peek's Auto Harry Ernstrom Rae-Ann Shop - J.O. Spovat Box 150 3505 Centenary 5514 Southwestern 1515 Hickory 1515 Hickory 4416 Lovers Lane 4427 Lovers Lane 4365 Lovers Lane 4365 Lovers Lane z~17 Lovers Lane The problem was discussed at considerable length. Speeches for and on behalf of the proposed plan were made by Messrs. Norwood~ Munster and Minyard. Mr. V. G. Peek, owner of Peek's Auto and Appliance at 4365 Lovers Lane and Mr. Harry Ernstrom, owner of Ernstrom Record Shop at 4356 Lovers Lane~ addressed the Commission stating that in their opinion the present plan should be continued in operation a while longer so that more accurate conclusions could be reached~ setting out that in their opinion the present plan had not had a fair trial. After the Commission had given everybody an opportunity to express themselves fully~ Mayor Coffee conferred with the Commissioners, and announced that they desired that the merchants appoint a committee of three to confer with the City Engineer and Chief of Police in an effort to work out a plan which would be satisfactory with the majority of the merchants and at the same time be as safe as possible from the standpoint of traffic hazards. This committee and the City employees are to report back to the City Commission at its next regular meet- ing their findings and decision, if any. The group then left the auditorium. Mayor Coffee then recognized Mr. Chas. A. Vilbi9. Mr. ¥ilbig explained to the Commission that he desired permission to use dynamite in connection with the excava- tion of the auditorium site of Park Cities Baptist Church. The proposed building will be located between the two present buildings on Block 74 of University Heights Addi- tion. Mr. Vilbig explained that the use of dynamite could conceivably save the Church approximately $50,000.00. This, of courser is an estimate which could only be deter- -- mined after the excavation had begun. He explained that his employees were very 441 capable and were expert handlers of explosives, and in his opinion, if permitted to use dynamite, it would be used in such a manner that no one residing in the area would have knowledge that such explosive had been used. After discussing the problem at considerable length, a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Com- missioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the City Commission Would interpose no objections to Mr. Vilbi9 using dynamite at this location for the particu- lar purpose expressed~ provided the charges of dynamite were exploded in the presence and under the direction and supervision of the City Engineer and the Fire Marshal. Also, that explosives and caps would not be transported to the location in the same vehicle~ further, that the Vilbig Brothers, Inc. would furnish the City with copy of the Company's Public Liability and Property Damage Bond, which is written in amount of $100,000.00 to $300,000.00 and that an endOrsement protecting this City would be attached to the Bond and that the said Bond shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney, and as to solvency of the Company writing same by the City Clerk. Mr. Vilbig readily concurred with the conditions imposed as outlined above and thanked the Commission for its consideration. The Chief o~ Police presented a letter fromG. B, Thomas, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps, requesting permission to land a helicopter on a site adjoining Ownby Stadium as agreed upon by the officials Of Southern Methodist University on the tenta- tive date of December 4, 1954 at 10230 a.m. The proposed land/of this helicopter is to bring Santa Claus to the campus as a means of promoting the annual Dallas Marine Corps Reserve "Toys for Tots" collection for less fortunate children. Chief Keene explained to the Commission that he had discussed the proposition with officials of Southern Methodist University, and that in his opinion the action will not be hazardous to anyone. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that Chief Keene be authorized to advise Lt. Colonel Thomas and proper officials of Southern Methodist University that the City will interpose no objections to the helicopter landing on the campus of Southern Methodist University. 442 City Clerk presented a pe~tion, signed by five of the eight property owners, requesting that the City take steps to have paved with concrete the alley between Uni- versity Boulevard and Daniel Avenue, extending from Boedeker Street east to Cleburne Street. Checks paying the five petitioner's pro rata part of the cost of this improvement were attached to the petition. After due consideration, motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF AN ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK C, GREENWADES ADDI- TION AND BLOCK B, HILLCREST PARK ADDITION AND ACREAGE LYING NORTH OF BLOCK B, HILLCREST PARK ADDITION, BEING THE ALLEY BE/WEEN UNI- VERSITY BOULEVARD AND DANIEL AVENUE, EXTENDING FROM BOEDEKEREAST TO CLEBURNE STREET, APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM WAGE SCALE CON- TAINED IN SUCH SPECIFICATIONS, LETTING CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVE- MENT, MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST, DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE ESTIMATES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion was then made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Resolution be approyed: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES ON THE COST OF I~tPROVE- MENT ON ALLEY KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 345~ IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS~ FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING TO THE OWNERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND TO ALLOTHERS INTERESTED, AND DIRECTING, THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE There being no further business~ the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 6TH DAY OF DECEMBER, A. D. 1954. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM~ 3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.~ MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1954 AT 7~30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday, December 6, 1954 at 7~30 p.m. The following members were present~ Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme and Walter E. George. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven, Chief of Police and Fire Departments Forrest E. Keene~ Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan~ Purchasing Agent W. E. West~ and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The only gues~ present was Mike Michero of the Park Cities News. The Mayor called the meeting to order and the Commission discussed a letter from Mr. Frank W. Cawthon~ District Engineer of the Texas Highway Department. Said letter transmitted to the Commission "Special Municipal Agreement" and "Municipal Ordinances" Which had been prepared by the Texas Highway Department. These documents call for an expenditure of approximately $10,000.00~ which will cover the initial cost of the instal- lation of lights on Central Expressway~ and it is estimated that the operation and maintenance will cost this City approximately $45.00 per month.- After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the Ordinance referred to above~ which caption is as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CI/Y SECRETARY TO AFFIX THE CORPORATE SEAL AND ATTEST THE SAME~ A CERTAIN CONTRACT BE/WEEN THE CI/Y AND THE S/ATE OF TEXAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING THE 30INT RESPONSIBILI- TIES OF THE CITY AND THE STATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION~ MAINIENANCE AND OPERATION OF THE STREET ILLUMINATION SYSTEM ON CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY, FROM MOCKINGBIRD LANE TO ALLEY SOUTH OF LOVERS LANE, THE ROUTE OF U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 75; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE EFFECTIVE FROM AND AFTER ITS PASSAGE be adopted. City Clerk discussed with the Commission the telephone request of Mr. I. B. Stitt, Vice President of Hillcrest State Bank~ that the Commission consent to the withdrawal from the First National Bank of $750,000.00 in Government Securities~ which are pledged 444 to this City to secure funds deposited with the Hillcrest State Bank, said Bonds being held in trust by the First National Bank. Mr. Stitt further requested that the City accept, in lieu of the Bonds now held in trust, $800,000.00 par value U. S. Government Securities of a different series and maturity dates; further, that the substituted collateral be deposited with the Republic National Bank and held under trust agreement and pledged to this City to secure funds on deposit with said Hillcrest State Bank. After due consideration, motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commis- sioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Resolution be adopted:~ . ~, A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, CITY OF UNIVERSI/Y PARK AUTHORIZ- ING CITY CLERK, RALPH E. HAMMAN, ACTING FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THIS CI/Y AND THE HILLCREST STATE BANK TO WI/HDRAW FROM IHE FIRST NATIONAL BANK IN DALLAS U. S. TREASURY BONDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $750,000.00 HELD UNDER TRUST RECEIPTS NUMBERS 51392 AND 51835 OF /HE SAID FIRST NATIONAL BANK IN DALLAS, AND MAYOR ROY C. COFFEE TO EXECUTE A TRUST AGREEMENT WITH THE RESPUBLIC NA/IONAL BANK OF DALLAS TO HOLD $800,000.00 U. S. GOVERNMENT BONDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THIS CITY City Clerk presented a letter from W. S. Crawford and Company setting out that three of the property owners of Milton Avenue had not signed Mechanic Liens and had not shown any disposition to cooperate with the City in the paving of Milton Avenue, from Willard to Central Expressway, and he requested permission to proceed with the paving and leave that part of the street unpaved in front of these respective prop- erties, or that the City agree to purchase from them the Paving Certificates when issued. A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stuffle- beme and carried unanimously, authorizing the City Clerk to advise W. S. Crawford Company that it was not the desire of the City Commission that any part of the street be left unpaved; and further, that the City would purchase from the Company any and all Paving Certificates, which were not readily marketable. City Clerk presented a letter from the Dallas County Election Board requesting permission to use the University Pa~k Fire Station for a Polling Place for the Special County Election on December 23, 1954. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the City 445 Clerk be authorized to inform the Election Board that the City will interpose no objec- tion to the use of the Fire Station for this Special County Election. City Clerk then presented letter from the Dallas Railroad and Ierminal Company requesting permission to discontinue the use of Northwest Parkway~ from Baltimore Drive to Thackeray Street. This request was made because of the recent installation of a traffic signal light at Ihackeray and Northwest Parkway, as the present route requires the buses to make a turn at the intersection where the light is located. After dis- cussing the matter thoroughly~ a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously that authority b.e granted the Dallas Railroad and Terminal Company to operate over Villanova Drive~ from Balti- more Drive east to Thackeray Street. A letter was presented from Mr. George P. Cullum, Sr., chairman of the Southern Methodist University Sustentation Drive, asking the City to omit and waive the $2,250.00 fee paid annually by Southern Methodist University for patrolling service rendered during the nine months the school is in session. After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the Mayor be authorized to write the officials of Southern Methodist University that the fee in question would be waived for the City's fiscal year~ ending September 30~ 1955~ copy of this communication to be forwarded to Mr. George P. Cullum~ Sr. A letter was then presented to the Commission, signed by Mrs. Timothy Carroll, Secretary of S.M.U. Panhellenic £ducational Corporation, requesting the City to install additional lights in the 3000 and 3100 blocks of Daniel Avenue. The matter was discussed at considerable length. Motion was made by Commissioner George~ sec- onded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the Mayor be requested to write Mrs. Carroll a letter pointing out that the area in question is at present as well or better lighted than any part of University Park~ and, it is doubtful that it would be proper for the City to spend tax money for additional lights to serve an area that is tax free. However~ the City will interpose no objection to 446 any of the sororities constructing~-additional lights on their property or even in the City Parkway in front of their property~ if they feel such expense is justified. There being no further business7 the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 20TH DAY OF DECEMBER A.D.~ 1954. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE WARD OF ~ISSION£RS OF THE CI~ OF UNIV£RSI~ PARK7 HELD IN THE CI~ ~LL A~I~RI~ 3800 UNIVERSI~ BLVD. 7 MONDAY, DECEM~R 207 1954 AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Co~issioners of the City of University Park met in regular session~ Monday~ December 207 1954 at 7z30 p.m. The following members were presentz Mayor Roy C. Coffee~ Co~issioners Wylie Stufflebeme and Walter E. George. Also present were Chief of Police and Fire Departments Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven~ Assistant Engineer Sam Spradlin~ Purchasing Agent W. E. West~ Deputy Tax Assessor and Collector 3ames £. Woodard7 and City Clerk Ralph E. Haman. No one attended this Co~ission meeting except City officials and employees. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7~30 p.m. The City Clerk pre- sented Certificate of Credit to Tax Roils No. 4847 .which had attached thereto approx- imately 887 names~ against whom taxes had been levied over a period of years. In most cases the amounts were"small~ being less than $10.00. The Tax Assessor and Col- lector~ as well as the Deputy Assessor and Collector~ reco~ended that the amounts listed be transferred from the assets of the City and be placed among the accounts classed as uncollectible. The larger part of these items represents assessments against people who have moved from our City leaving no forwarding address~ and oUr clerical staff has been unable to locate their whereabouts. A diligent search has been made in the City Directories~ S.M.U. Student Directories~ the telephone book7 and any other means available. Of course~ there are listed among these isolated items such as duplicate assessments~ assessments made through error~ and other small clerical errors. The total of the items listed was $7~901.51. After the Commission had had an opportunity to examine the list above described and discussed the problem with the City Attorney and the City Clerk~ a motion was made by Commissioner Stuffle- beme~ seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the Certificate of Credit to Iax Rolls No. 484 in the amount of $7~901.51 be authorized. A Public Hearing was then held in connection with the paving of the alley between University Boulevard and Daniel Street~ extending from Boedeker Street east to Cleburne Street. The City Clerk explained that all the property owners except three have here- tofore delivered to the City checks paying their pro rata part of the paving in fully and that the three exceptions had instructed the City Clerk to mail statements to them when the improvement had been accomplished and they would immediately m@ke remit- tance in full. A motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASS£SSMENI FOR PAR/ OF IHE COSI OF IMPROVING IH~ ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK C~ GREENWADES ADDIIION AND BLOCK B~ HILLCR£ST PARK ADDIIION~ FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPER/Y ABUT- IING IHEREON AND AGAINSI I~E OWNERS TH~REOF~ PROVIDING POR IHE COLLEClION OF SUCH ASSESSN~NTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERIIFICATES IN EVIDENCE IH~R£OF~ AND DECLARING AN F3~£RGENCY /here being no further business~ the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED IHIS IHE 3RD DAY OF 3ANUARY A. D.~ 1955. ATTEST:.. 448 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CON~[ISSIONERS OF THE CI/Y OF UNIVERSIIY PARK~ HELD IN THE CI/Y HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSI/Y BLVD., MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 1955 AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday~ January 3~ 1955 at 7~30 p.m. The following members were presents Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme and Walter E. George. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven, Assistant City Engi- neer Sam Spradlin~ ~hief of Police and Fire Departments Forrest E. Keene, Fire Mar- shal George Wyatt~ Purchasing Agent W. E. West~ Superintendent L. H. Sullivan, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the' meeting to order promptly at 7~30 p.m. The City Clerk presented to the Mayor and Commissioners four letters from people residing in the 3900 blocks of Villanova and Wentwood streets. The text of the letters was in the nature of complaints relative to the blasting for a foundation of the Park Cities Baptist Church, said work being done by Vilbig Brothers. Some of the letters set out that to date there had been no damage done to their property~ but they were fear- ful that a continuation of the blasting would cause damage. Some of the letters stated "damage has begun to appear." The Mayor noted that there were nine guests in the auditorium and inquired if their purpose in attending the meeting was to dis- cuss the blasting on the church property. It developed that eight of the guests were from the 3900 blocks of Villanova and Wentwood, and included four of the people who had written letters complaining of the blasting. and addresses of those present: The following are the names NAM,~ ADDRESS 3917 Villanova 1926 Singleton 3909 Villanova 3929 Wentwood 3929 Villanova 3929 Villanove 3933 Wentwood 3932 Wentwood 3909 Villanova WPaul A. Kaiser J. L. Lobdell John C. Sparks, Jr. Mrs. S. M. Fedson WRoy B. Jinkins WMrs. R. B. Jinkins WMrs. R. H. Givens Mrs. Gordon Koontz John C. Sparks ~People attending meeting who had written letters. L. I. Varner~ 3945 Villanova. Letter was also received from Mr. J. L. Lobdell of 19Z6 Singleton Boulevard was present and stated that he was an employee of Vilbig Brothers~ who are doing the excavating~ and his reason for attend- ing the meeting was due to the fact the he had been advised that some of the people in the neighborhood of the Park Cities Baptist Church would be present to discuss the blasting problem with the Commission. Reports were made to the Commission by Mr. and Mrs. Roy B. 3inkins~ Mrs. Gordon Koontz~ and Mr. Paul A. Kaiser. These people stated that since the blasting began they had discovered imperfections in their homes such as: molding receding~ pDid falling off nails holding sheet rock. One complained of a crack in the title bath- room floor. Some stated that they had noticed a popping of the walls and joists at night. The majority of these people apparently felt that the above was caused or due to the blasting on the Church property. Mr. 3. C. Sparks~ 3909 Villanova~ who is reported to be an engtneer~ stated that he had no comment to make. Mr. 3. L. Lobdell~ representing Vilbig Brothers and Mr. 3ack Kirven~ City Engineer~ explained to the group relative to the quantity of dynamite that was being exploded at intervals. After everyone had had an opportunity to express themselves fully~ Mr. Coffee assured the group that the City Commission was anxious to cooperate with everyone and certainly did not desire to permit any action that would cause damage to anyone's home~ and that the problem would be given prompt and serious consideration. After the guests had left the auditorium~ the City Commission and employees discussed the above problem at considerable length. Engineer Kirven was instructed to request the Contractor to refrain from exploding dynamite in the area prior to 9:00 a.m. each day~ and further~ that a close watch be kept on the quantity of dynamite exploded~ and~ if practicable~ see that the quantity was reduced to such an extent that it would not be possible for the explosion to cause any damage to anyone's property. The Commission then discussed the purchase of two new cars for the Police Depart- ment and one for the Building Inspector. Also~ the fact was discussed that the City needs two additional Dump Trucks and one additional Garbage Truck. After due con- sideration the City Clerk was instructed to advertise for Bids for the vehicles needed 450 and try to have sealed quotations available for January 17. There being no further business~ the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 17TH DAY OF JANUARY~ A.D. 1955. ATTE~~ / f C/lTl CLERK MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ HELD IN /HE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM~ 3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.~ MONDAY~ JANUARY 17, 1955 AT 7~30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session~ Monday~ January 17~ 1955~ at 7~30 pm. The following members were present, Mayor Roy C. Coffee~ Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme and Walter E. George. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood~ City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven~ Assistant City Engineer Sam Spradlin~ Chief of Police and Fire Department Forrest E. Keene~ Fire Marshal George Wyatt~ Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan~ Auditor 3ames E. Brown~ and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7230 p.m. Messrs. Sears and Ralph Shanks of Amherst Street appeared and presented a petition re~aestin9 that a Stop Sign be installed on Amherst Street~ stopping east and west traffic at the intersection of Boedeker. The petition was referred to Chief Keene for study and recommendation by the Police Department. The City Clerk was then requested to open sealed bids~which had been submitted pursuant to Legal Advertisement~ setting out that the City would purchase three patrol cars, a station wagon~ two trucks for the Street Department~ and one truck for the Garbage Department~ together with proper bodies for the trucks. The following is a tabulation of Bids received~ 451, NET PRICE NET PRICE 3,4-DOOR NET PRICE 1 - STA. SEDANS 3 TRUCKS WAGON City Lincoln-Mercury - Mercury Horn-Williams Motor Co,Ford Custom Ed Maher, Inc. - Ford Custom Fairlane Ridout Motor, Inc~ - Ford Custom Fairlane International Harvester Co. Parish Chevrolet - Chevrolet Bohr Chevrolet Co. - " Doran Chevrolet Co. - " Marsalis Motors - Mercury $5,836.30 3,400.00 3,354.03 3,684.81 3,477.00 3,774.81 $5,335.02 5,245.02 $ 2,847.88 1,875.00(8 passenger) 1,850.14" " 5,334.18 1,910.14" " 5,359.45 3,558.10 5,811.00 3,673.05 5,835.68 5,845.00 1,441.00(6 passenger) 1,465.28" " 5,105.00 2,195.00 NET PRICE NET PRICE NET PRICE 2 -DUMP 1 - PAK-mOR 1 - GARWOOD BODIES GARBAGE BODY GARBAGE BODY Fleet Equipment Mohr Chevrolet Co. Motor Truck Equipment Co. Hobbs Trailer Equipment Co. Pak-Mor Manufacturing Co. $ 950.00 $4,650.00 950.00 4,650.00 944.40 850.00 $3,350.00 After ail Bids had been opened and tabulated, it appeared that Ed Maher, Inc. was low bidder for the automobiles and the trucks. Motion' was then made by commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the bids be referred to Mayor Coffee, City Clerk Ralph E~..Hamman and Jack Kirven, City Engineer for ,further study, withauthority to purchase said cars and trucks from the lowest bidder. It:appea~ed that the low bid for the station wagon was submitted by'PariSh Chevrolet Company on series known as the 150; information furnished was not explicit relative to length of the body and capacity; whereupon the motion was made by Com- missioner Stufflebeme that the problem of purchasing a station wagon be referred to the Mayor~ City Clerk and the City Engineer for careful investigation, and that author- ity be granted for the purchase of the unit considered the best buy based on the City's requirements. This motion was seconded by Commissioner George,~put to vote and carried unanimously, ~ The city Clerk presented a letter from the Equitable Life Insurance Company of Des Moines, Iowa offering to surrender to the City $21,000.00 par value 4~ Revenue Bonds, maturing $5,000.00 annually, for a flat price of $22,210.00. The City Clerk 452 pointed out that the savings to the City in interest would be $570.00~ that is~ without giving credit to the amount of money the City might be able to earn from the funds on hand which have been set aside to eventually retire the Bonds. After due consideration~a motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the City Clerk be instructed to advise the Equitable Life Insurance Company that their proposal is accepted~ and that~ if they will ship the Bonds to the Hillcrest State Bank with current and sub- sequent coupons attached~ said Bonds will be redeemed at this time. The Mayor and City Clerk-were authorized to make disbursement from the Interest and Sinking Fund Account to pay for the Bonds. The City Clerk then discussed with the Commission the request of Mrs. Berry of 3100 Caruth~ that the North Dallas-Park Cities Garden Club be permitted to furnish roses to the City and supervise their planting and the creating of a Rose Garden approx- imately 50 feet wide and 200 feet long in Northcrest Park~ paralleling Hillcrest Avenue. After discussing the matter~ the City Clerk was instructed to contact Mr. 3. Murrell Bennett to s~e if his services could be obtained for the preparation of a plan of development for the Park~ and further~ that Mrs. Berry be informed that the City will be glad to cooperate with her garden club as requested~ provided~ the improvement can be coordinated with the plan of development which the Commission is hopeful that Mr. Bennett will provide. /he City Attorney and City Clerk presented Certificate of Credit to /ax Roll~ Nos. 485~ 486 and 487~ recommending that certain personal property taxes be cancelled~ which has been assessed against T. Hagan Allen~ formerly of 3008 Westminster Avenue~ 3ames M. Brewery now deceased~ formerly of 4057 Purdue Street~ and Frank F. Albright~ formerly of 4433 Amherst, respectively~ said assessments all being barred by statutes of limitations~ and it being apparent that collection was impossible. Motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the above recommendation be approved. 453 Fire Marshal George Wyatt presented to the Commission a written report of the activities of the Fire Department of this City for the year 1954. This report showed that a total of 198 calls were answered; there was no loss reported in connection with 125 of the calls made. Total estimated damage was $93,567.41. The following is a brief resume of the origin of the fires reported: televisions - 3, gas stoves of all types - 15, electric Motor and wiring - 58~ water heaters - 3~ floor furnaces - 2, children and matches - 3~ lightning - 0, cigarettes - 12. City Engineer made a report to the Commission relative to streets which had been resurfaced and other streets that should be resurfaced. He also reported to the Com- mission that work had been started to eliminate some of the de~ end water lines in the vicinity of Central Expressway Access Road. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED /HIS THE 7/H DAY OF FEBRUARY A. D., 1955. ATTEST:.. MINUTES OF /H~ REGULAR N~ETING OF THE BOARD OF CON~ISSIONERS OF THE CI/Y~OF UNIVERSITY PARK, H~LD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUm, 3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.~ NDNDAY~ FEBRUARY 7~ 1955 AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday~ February 7~ 1955 at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee~ Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme and Walter E. George. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Woody City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven, Chief of Police and Fire Departments Forrest E. Keene~ Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, Pur- chasing Agent W. E. West~ Assistant City Engineer Sam Spradlin~ and City Clerk Ralph - E. Hamman. 454 Prior to the City Commission assembling in the auditorium, the City Attorney dis- cussed with the Commission the recent action of the Equalization Board on holding a special meeting for the purpose of reconsidering the protest of Neiman-Marcus's 1954 lad valorem assessment of merchandise. It was pointed out that in Septe~er~ .1954, the Equalization Board had made its final report and recommendations to the Commission in connection with the 1954 Tax Roll~ and therefore upon the findings and recommenda- tions of the Equalization Board the tax levy for the year 1954 was made~ so that the Budget for the fiscal year 1954-55, which had previously been adopted would be opera- tire. After discussing the matter thoroughly it appeared to. be the unanimous opinion of the City Commission that it would not be proper to make any adjustment on the assess- ment heretofore levied against Neiman-Marcus. City Commission met in the City Hall Auditorium promptly at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Coffee called the meeting to order and recognized Mr. A. B. Cass, Jr.~ and a Mr. Brown. These gentlemen appeared before the Commission and stated that they represented Genell~ Inc., 3434 Republic Bank Building~ and that they desired to discuss with the Commis- sion the construction of a storm sewer along the south line of Northwest Parkway __ from Thackeray Street west to Tulane. These gentlemen presented maps and blue prints of a proposed development north of Northwest Highway in which they were interested. After discussing the matter ~'at considerable length~ these gentlemen proposed to employ a competent engineering firm, at their own expense, to prepare plans and specifica- tions for the storm sewer to be laid under Northwest Highway at Baltimore Drive, and to parallel Northwest Highway on the south side of same to Tulane Boulevard~ that these plans would be submitted to three different contractors~ one of which would be W. G. Cullum and Company, and that when sealed bids had been received same would be presented to the City Commission, and at that time further consideration would be given the project. If possible~ Genell, Inc. would supply sufficient funds to make it advantageous to the City of University Park to proceed with the construction of the sewer as said Company desired. Motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, 455 put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF CON~IISSIONERS OF THE CI/Y OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING EAST AND WEST ON AN~ERST, STANFORD, HANOVER AND BRYN MAWR STREETS TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSEC- TION OF BOEDEKER STREET; AND REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING NORTH AND SOUTH ON BOEDEKER TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS IHE INTERSECTION OF PURDUE STREET, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF ~ Motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF CON~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK FINALLY ACCEPTING THE I~PROVEN~NT OF A PORTION OF MILTON AVENUE, ABUT- TING BLOCKS 3 AND 6 OF SUNBIITI LAWN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TO BE KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 344~ AND ORDERING THE ISSUANCE TO W. S. CRAWFORD, DOING BUSINESS AS W. S. CRAWFORD CO~PANY, OF /HE CERTI- FICATES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AGAINST THE PROPERTY OWNERS ON SAID STREET AND DECLARING AN E~ERGENCY Motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Resolution be approved~ RESOLUTION ACCEPTING I~PROVE~ENTS IN ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK C~ GREENWADES ADDITION, BLOCK B, HILLCREST PARK ADDITION AND ACREAGE LYING NORTH OF BLOCK B~ HILLCREST PARK ADDITION, BEING DISTRICT NO. 345~ AND ORDERING. PAYMENT OF A~OUNTS DUE W. S. CRAWFORD CO~PANY FOR SUCH IMPROVEN~NTS The Mayor presented a letter from the Dallas Railway and Terminal Company request- ing permission to oPerat~ a street bus over Central Expressway Access Road, from Yale Boulevard to Mockingbird Lane. A Motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, p~t to vote and carried unanimously that the Mayor be re- quested to write the Dallas Railway and Terminal Company setting out that the City would interpose no objection to the Company's proposal~ but suggest to the Company that it give consideration to extending the service as far north as Lovers Lane. The Mayor presented a lefter from the Snider Plaza-Hillcrest Merchants Association, enclosing check in the sum of $50.00, as a donation to be used toward the beautification of the founatin in Snider Plaza. Motion Was duly m-ade~ Seconded and Carried unanimously that the Mayor be requested to write a letter of thanks to this organization. There being no further business~ the meeting recessed. 456 PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 21ST DAY OF FFJ3RUARY A.D., 1955. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR N~ETING OF TH~ BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HElD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM~ 3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.~ MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21~ AT 7130 P.M.~ 1955 The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday, February 21, 1955~r at 7~30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Pro Tem Wylie Stufflebeme~ Commissioner Walter E. George. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Woody City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven~ Assistant City Engineer Sam Sprad- lin, City Auditor 3ames E. Brown~ Deputy Tax Assessor and Collector 3ames D. Woodard~ Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, Purchasing Agent W. E. West~ and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Mayor Pro Tem'Stufflebeme called the meeting to order promptly at 7z30 p.m., and the only person attending the meeting other than City officials and City employees was Charles Shields~ president of Park Cities News. City Clerk presented Proclamation issued by the Mayor designating Public Schools Week as March 7 through 12, 1955. Mo- tion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by CoF~issioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the Proclamation be accepted and approved with appre- ciation and that a copy thereof be delivered to the Park Cities News. City Clerk presented a letter signed by E. R. Hatlowell~ chairman~ and 3. D. Cox, secretary of the Official Board of the University Park Methodist Church. Said letter set out that the Church had recently pltrchased the property known as ~005 Colgate Avenue~ to be used as a parsonage~ and that said purchase was made on February 1~ 1955, also,that the Board of Trustees of the Church felt that the property in ques- tion should be exempt from City ad valorem taxes for the year 1955 and subsequent years - as long as the property was used exclusively for the above stated purpose. A motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Cormmissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the above request be granted and that the City Clerk be instructed to inform Church officials. The City Clerk presented a letter signed by Mr. Mark Martin~ representing himself to be Parish Chancellor and Attorney for the Episcopal Church of Incarnation. This letter sets out that the property known as the W 60' of Lot 18~ Block 16~ Caruth Hills Addition~ also known as 2924 Stanford Street~ was purchased on October 9m 1953~ by the Church and that title is vested in Bishop C. Avery Mason~ and that said property since date of purchase and at present is used exclusively by the Church for Church purposes as a Rectory and that because of such ownership and such use it was felt that the prop- erty should be exempt from City of University Park ad valorem taxes. A motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the 1954 ad valorem tax assessment be cancelled and that the property remain on the untaxed roll as long as its present use' continue$~ and further~ that the City Clerk be authorized to so inform Mr. Martin. The City Clerk presented Certificates of Credit to Tax Roll No. 489 and No. 490 in respective amounts of $23.02 and $6.38. Motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme that said Certificates of Credit be approved and. the taxes listed thereon be cancelled. These being no further business~ the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS TH~ 7TH DAY OF MARCH, A. D. 1955. 458 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM~ 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD~ MONDAY~ MARCH 7~ AT 7~30 P.M.~ 1955 The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session~ Monday~ March 7~ 1955 at 7:30 p.m. The following members were presents Mayor Roy C. Coffee~ Commissioners Walter E. George and Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood~ City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven~ Chief of Police and.Fire Depart- ments Forrect E. Keened Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan~ City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order. The only people present~ other than City officials and employees~ were Messrs.~ Louis Hexter and Charles Shields. Mr. Hexter discussed with the Commission the drainage problem along Northwest Highway~ from Balti- more west to Tulane~ being the same problem which had been discussed with the Commis- sion on February 7th by Mr. A. B. Cass~ 3r.. Mr. Hexter explained to the Commission that he and his associates would employ~ at their expense~ Major Powell to prepare plans and specifications for the construction of the storm sewer to be placed on the south side of Northwest Highway~ and that Major Powell would obtain sealed bids from at least three reputable contractors for the construction of both 48 inch and 60 inch pre-cast concrete pipes - the 48 inch size being that required to take care of this City's obligation for drainage and the 60 inch size being that necessary to take care of this City's obligation as well as water accumulating on the north side of Northwest Highway. It was agreed that when the above mentioned sealed proposals have been obtained they would be brought to the City commission and opened~ and further discus- sion would be made at that time relative to the entering into a contract for this pro- posed construction. The City Clerk then submitted sealed proposals for trees and shrubs required for the development of Northcrest Park. The proposals were as follows~ Naud Burnett - $1~314.45~f Lambert Lamds.¢ape Co. - $1~741.10~ L. C. House's - $1~206.70~ which did not include 28 Asiatic Elm trees~ said trees nor price were available to L. C. House's. 459 This item was bid in Burnett's offer at $210.00. Surmising that House could obtain the trees at that same price, this would make his bid $1~416.70. After consideration, it appeared that the bid of Naud Burnett was lowest and best~ whereupon a motion was made by Corrrnissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that a purchase order be issued to Naud Burnett covering trees and shrubs described and quoted in his proposal in the amount of $1~314.45. City Clerk then presented a letter to the Commission signed by Mrs. 3ack C. Swain, representing the Christ the King School~ suggesting that certain changes be made in connection with the traffic pattern on Colgate Avenue~ from Douglas Avenue to Preston Road, and that additional traffic signal lights be installed on Preston Road at the Colgate intersection. The City Engineer estimated that the traffic light adjustment would cost the City approximately $175.00. After due consideration~ a motion was made~ seconded and carried unanimously that the City Clerk report to Mrs. Swain that if the majority of the people in the area desired that the flow of traffic on Colgate from Douglas to Preston be reversed, that the City would be glad to cooperate, and that further, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to proceed with the purchase of the traf- fic light equipmentsuggested. Motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted~ ORDINANCE OF THE BOARDOF CON~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSI/Y PARK RE~JLATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS IO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES NDVING NORTH AND SOUTH ON W£STCHESTER TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDI'NG TO ENTER INTO OR CROSS THE INTERSECTION OF MCFARLINBOULEVARD~ AND REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING WEST ON~CFARLIN TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER INTO OR CROSS THE INTERSECTION OF DOUGLAS AVENUE~ AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF There being no further business~ the meeting recessed. ATTEST~ PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 21ST DAY OF NLKRCH, A. D. 1955. 460 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CON~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSI?f BOULEVARD, MONDAY, MARCH 21, AT 7:30 P.M., 1955 The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday, March 21, 195Q at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Walter E. George and Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Purchasing Agent W. E. West, Assistant City Engineer Sam Spradlin, Superintendent 1of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. No one else was present other than City officials and others mentioned above. City Clerk presented a letter from W. F. Maxwell, Senior Warden of St. Christopher Episcopal Church, that explained that said Church contemplates the purchase of a tract of land from W. L. Daniel, 3r., fronting 183.5 feet on Westminster Avenue, bounded on the west by Lot 4, Block D of Compton Heights Addition and on the east by a tract of ground owned by this City comprising 4,773 square feet. The Church proposed to pur- chase the land owned by the. City - offering $1,000.00 cash. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Co~missioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the City sell to said Church the land in ques- tion for the $1,000.00 cash consideration, net to this City, with the understanding that the purchaser wou~d pay title and transfer expense; further, that the Church would constrU~t~ ~t '~s own expense, a 6 inch water line from the alley north of Westminster Avenue to Westminster and tie same into the City's~present water main located at the northwest corner of Westminster Avenue and Central Expressway. City Clerk then presented a letter from Mr. 3ess Wade, representing the Dallas Tau Corporation and Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity, owners of the building located on Lots 7, 8 and 9, Block A, Berkley Addition, requesting that 1955 and future years' Ad Valorem tax be waived, City Clerk Ralph Hamman explained to the Commission that Mr. Layton Bailey, Business Manager of Southern Methodist University, had advised that this Fraternity was recognized and supervised by the University the same as the Fraternities that own and operate houses located on the camPus~ ~fter'due con- 461 sideration~ a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George put to vote and carried unanimously that the land and building in question be exempt from 1955 and future years' taxation~ as long as said property was used by a fraternity under the jurisdiction of S.M.U.. The City Clerk then presented a letter and statement from Powell and Powell~ Consulting Engineers. These people set out that this City is indebted to them in the sum of $927.10 for services rendered during the months of 3u!y, August and September~ 1952 in connection with surveys and the design of a Preliminary Storm Sewer Plan along Northwest Parkway, from Baltimor~e:to Tulane. After due consideration a motion was made by.Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the City immediately make remittance to Powell and Powell, pursuant to statement rendered. Petitions were presented in connection with the paving of the alley between Haynie and Rosedale,.extending from Dickens to Thackeray, and the alley between Milton and Rosedale, extending from Boedeker to Dublin. After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted~ ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND oRDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF AN ALLEY THROUG{q BLOCK 8, WESTMINSTER ADDITION~ BLOCK 4, UNIVERSITY PARK ADDITION, BLOCK E~ CAMPUS HEIGHTS NO. 2., AND BLOCK B~ FRANCES DANIEL PARK ADDITION, APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM ~AGE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH SPECIFICATIONS, LETTING CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS, MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST, DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE ESTIMATES, AND DECLARING AN EMER- GENCY A motion was then made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES ON THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS ON ALLEYS KNOt~N AS DISTRICT NUMBERS 346 AND 347, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING TO THE O~NERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND TO ALL OTHERS INTERESTED~ AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE Fire Marshal George Wyatt discussed with the Commission the desirability of the City purchasin~ a Light Generating Plant to be carried on the fender of the Ladder Truck. He recommended a 1500 watt unit, said unit, of course, would carry three 500 462 watt globes. City Clerk Ralph Hamman stated that he felt that if the City was going to buy such a unit that consideration should be given to purchasing a unit that would serve at least two or probably three purposes. He pointed out that a 2500 watt unit would probably be adequate to operate the City's two-way radio system and give suf- ficient light in Police Headquarters in event of an emergency. He, also, pointed out that a 5,000 watt unit and possibly a unit as small as 3,000 would be large enough to operate the City's electric welder, if the occasion presented itself to use the welder in the field where electricity is not available. After discussing the matter briefly, Commissioner George moved that the City Engineer, the Purchasing Agent, and the City Clerk be instructed to investigate carefully the different units, their attributes and cost of each, and to present their findings to the City Commission at its next meeting, April 4,Com. Stufflebeme seconded motion,which was put to vote and carried unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED /HIS THE 4TH DAY OF APRIL, A. D. 1955. 463 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR N"~ETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSI/Y PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD., MONDAY APRIL 4, AT 7530 P.M., 1955 The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday, April 4, 1955 at 7530 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Walter E. George and Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, City Engineer, 3ack B. Kirven, Chief of Police and Fire Departments'Forrest E. Keene, Fire Marshal George Wyatt, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Guests were Mr. Robert B. Moody of 3230 Bryn Mawr, one of the Trustees of the Highland Park Independent School District,and Mr. Charles Shields, President of Park Cities News. The Mayor called the Meeting to order promptly at 7~30 p.m. and recognized Mr. Robert B. Moody. Mr. Moody stated that he had no business to transact with the Com- mission, but he would like to extend a cordial invitation to those present to attend any meeting of the Trustees of the Highland Park Independent School District. City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman stated that the only business he had for the Commission to con- sider was a report from the City Engineer relative to the purchase of a generator to be used by the Fire Department; whereupon Mr. Kirven made a full report to the City Commission relative to his findings. He stated that a 2500 watt Homelite generator had been demonstrated and found adequate to operate the City's two-way radio, and further, that the unit produced sufficient electricity to furnish adequate lights for the Police Department in addition to operating the radio equipment. Engineer Kirven told the Commission of his findings relative to competitive equipment and stated that it was his recoFmendation that the City purchase the Homelite Unit. The unit, without accessories such as spotlight and extension cords, was $522.00. The recommendation of the City Engineer was concurred with by Purchasing Agent W. E. West and Fire Marshal George Wyatt. After discussing the problem thoroughly, a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the City purchase the Homelite equipment. 464 There being no further business, the meeting recessed. '"/'~' '- I CLERK MINUT£S OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, H£LD IN TH£CI/Y HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD., MONDAY APRIL 18, AT 7:30 P.M.~ 1955 The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday, April 18, 1955 at 7~30 p.m. The following members were presents Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Walter £. George and Wylie $tufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Police and Fire Chief Forrest £. Keene, City £ngineer Jack B. Kirven, City Auditor James E. Brown, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, Deputy Tax Assessor and Collector James D. Woodard, Fire Marshal George Wyatt, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The only person present other than City employees and City Officials was Charles Shields, President of Park Cities News. The City Clerk presented a letter from~Ar. Frank W. Cawthon, District Engineer, Texas Highway Department, presenting an Agreement in duplicate to be executed in connection with the placing of ornamental street lights on Central Expressway - from a point south of McComas Avenue to a point north of Loop 12. This Agreement required the payment by this City to the State Treasurer in the sum of $7,200.00, being the estimated cost of the lights to be installed which will be within the corporate limits of this City. After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner $tufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the City enter into the Agreement with the State Highway Commission as presented, and that said Agreement be signed in duplicate by the Mayor and Commissioners of the City of University Park, and that this City's check be sent to the State Treasurer in the -- amount of $7,200.00, paying this City's pro rata part of the cost for the Lighting Project. A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, - put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION A~ENDING THE BUDGET, APPROVING ALL EXPENDITURES MADE AND TO BE Nb~DE DURING THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1954, AND ENDING SEPTFJ~BER 30, 1955, AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF CREDIT BALANCES TO ACCOUNTS WHERE EXPENDITURES HAVE BEEN IN EXCESS OF BUDGET ESTIMATES, AND ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCES TO ACCOUNTS WHERE SUCH FUNDS ARE NEEDED: THIS RESOLUTION PARTICULARLY AUTHORIZES THE TRANSFER FROM UNALLOCATED AND UNAPPROPRIATED GENERAL FUND NDNIES TO THE STREET DEPARTMENT IN THE A~OUNT OF $20,000.00 City Commission then held a Public Hearing in connection with the levying of assess- ments to cover a part of the cost of the paving of the alleys described and known as Districts Nos. 346 and 347. The City Clerk explained that notices had been mailed to all property owners who had not heretofore paid their pro rata part of the cost of this paving, and that of the approximately 66 property owners involved only one had indi- cated that he was not in favor of the alley improvement project; therefore, a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK 8, WESTMINSTER ADDITION AND ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK 4, UNIVERSITY PARK ADDITION, BLOCK E, CA~PUS HEIGHTS NO. 2, AND BLOCK 3~ FRANCES DANIEL PARK ADDITION, IN'THEiCITY OPiUNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS,FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST THE OWNERS THEREOF~; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESS- MENTS AND IHE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF, ANDDECLARING AN EMERGENCY ~ The City C~erk then :presented to theCon~nission Certificate of Cr~edit to Tax Roll No. 491~. Attached to Chis Certificate were Personal Tax Assessments for years 1939 through 1954 in the aggregate of $2,664.32, and Real Property Tax Assessments in the amount of $72.63. The City Clerk explained that the larger part of all of these assess- ments were levied through error: being duplicate assessments for the property on which the assessment was levied, purchased after January first of the taxing year, or other clerical errors. After discussing the problem and reviewing the exhibits presented, a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to 466 vote and carried unanimously that the list of taxes listed on the Certificate of Credit to Tax Roll No. 491, aggregating a total of $2,736.95, be cancelled and removed from the Tax Rolls and this City's General Ledger. The City Clerk then presented a signed statement from Mr. James D. Woodard, Deputy Tax Assessor and Collector, setting out that the property in the name of Mrs. 3ames H. Herndon of 6801 Hunters Glen Road had erroneously been assessed for 1954. at a valuation of $12,850.00. The error was explained as due to the Tax Depart- ment proceeding on the theory that the house was fully air conditioned, pursuant to Building Permit No. 10619, dated April 8, 1953; however it now develops that only two rooms of the house in question were air conditioned under the Permit and that the assessment for 1954 should have been $10,540.00; further, that the 1954 tax had here- to-fore been paid as assessed and Mrs. Herndon desired that the City make an adjust- ment,and refund to her the amount of over-assessment. City Clerk Hamman recormnended that authority be granted to make such a refund. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the City's General Fund check be mailed to Mrs..Herndon in the amount of $28.88, making full and complete adjustment of the error explained above. A motion was. made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DEED TO A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND OWNHD BY TH~CITY OF UNIVHRSITY PARK AND LOCATEDWITHIN THIS CITY'S BOUNDARIES, AND MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED AS BEING BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY THE ALLEY NORTH OF WESTMINSTER AVENUE, ON THE EAST BY CENTRAL F/PRESS- WAY ACCESS ROAD, ON TH~ SOUTH BY WESTMINSTER AVENUE, AND ON THE WEST BY A TRACT OF GROUND, BEING A PART OF THE 3. TILLHY SURVEY, AND THE SAMH LAND OWNED BY W. L. DANIEL, JR., NOW UNDER CONTRACT TO BE SOLD TO THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH, SAID LAND BEING SOLD BEING A PART OF THE 3. TILLHY SURVEY ABSTRACT NO. 1480 City Clerk then discussed with the Commission the opening date of the Swimming Pood for 1955 and the Swimming Pool Ordinance. It was decided that due to the fact that the schools would not be out until the end of the first week in June, the Pool should be opened not later than May 28; kept opened May 28 and 29, and then be opened only from 1:00 to 6:00 o'clock p.m., until such time as the Public Schools have been dismissed for the summer. Whereupon, a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD~OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF THE UNIVERSITY PARK SWINGING POOLS BY CERTAIN PERSONS, PROVIDING RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE USE OF THE POOLS, PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF THE RULES AND REGULA- TIONS, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES HERETOFORE ADOPTED AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The City Clerk brough% to the attention of the Commission that the annual Con- ference of the Municipal Finance Officers Association will be held in New Orleans, May 1 through May 5. After a brief discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman be authorized to attend such convention as a representative of this City and that the City pay ail necessary expenses. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED /HIS THE 2ND DAY OF MAY, A. D. 1955. ATTEST: MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUm, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, MAY 2, AT 7:30 P.M., 1955 The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday, May 2, 1955, at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Walter E. George and Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven, Police and Fire Chief Forrest 468 E. Keene~ Purchasing Agent W. E. West, superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, City Auditor James E. Brown, and Deputy Tax Assessor and Collector James D. Wood. Also, present was Charles Shields~ President of Park Cities News. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7230 p.m. and recognized as guests Mr. 3ack H. Breard~ Southwest~Regional Owner of the Keystone Readers' serVice~ and Fred Pendleton, high school student~ Business Manager of the Football Team at High- land Park High School~ who is to be the Keystone Readers' Service Route Manager. Mr~ Breard appeared before the Commission with a request that selected high school students be permitted to call on the homes in University Park and take subscriptions ! , to various magazines; such as~ the Saturday Evening Post, Ladies Home Journal~ etc. These boys were not to accept money, but determine whether or not the person was willing to have an approved local boy salesman to return to their home for the actual subscription. It was the opinion of the Mayor and Commissioners that so long as Mr. Breard's representatives conformed wholly with the Itinerant Merchants and Peddlers Ordinance, this service could be performed. Chief Forrest Keene presented a report on the need of replacing certain iron button type Stop Signs with upright reflector type Stop Signs. The list of inter- sections submitted~ where such change was recommended, numbered thirty-three~ some of which it was noted have already been erected. Mayor Coffee discussed this question with Purchasing Agent West and Superintendent Sullivan and determined that they were already purchasing and erecting these Signs as quickly as .possibl.e~: The rDcommendation from Chief Keene was as follows: "I recommend that upright reflector type Stop Signs be placed as soon as possible as the following intersections to replace the old iron button type Stop Signs~ that we now have at these locations~ which are a traffic hazard, as they are not painted~ do not reflect, no cross walk lines painted, and are almost covered up with asphalt. Dickens & Purdue Hanover & Hillcrest Hanover & Thackeray Purdue & Thackeray St. Purdue & Turtle Creek Grassmere & Douglas Stanhope & Preston Road Stanhope & Armstrong Blvd. Hanover & Turtle Creek Blvd. Purdue & Hillcrest Bryn Mawr & Turtle Creek Blvd. Stanford & Hillcrest Westminster & Hillcrest Ave. Rankin & Hillcrest Avenue Turtle Creek & University Blvd.Rosedale & Hillcrest Shannon Lane & University Blvd. Stanhope & Douglas Westchester & University Blvd. San Carlos & Douglas Larchmont & Armstrong Blvd. Vassar & Haynie Shenandoah & Armstrong Pkwy. Binkley & High School Dr. Windsor Pakwy. & Preston Rd. Windsor Pkwy & Armstrong Pkwy. Vassar & Turtle Creek San Carlos ~ A~mstrgn~ Pkwy. Potomac & Armstrong Pkwy. Granada & High School Dr. Normandy & ~il±cres~ Ave. Shenandoah & Preston Road Hunters Glenn & Lovers Lane" The Mayor and Commissioners concurred in the immediate replacement of the Stop Buttons listed in the recommendation. Mrs. W. E. Thompson~ 4112 Normandy~ business telephone PR-8579~ appeared before the Commission with the complaint that the use of the vacant lot east of her property and at the rear of the business property facing Preston Road constitutes a nuisance and unsatisfactory condition to her peace of mind and property. She reported that at least six wrecked cars were continuously parked on this property next to her home~ that var- ious colored persons were consistently hanging around ~n the lot -~ eYen washed cars on Sunday next to her bedroom win~ow. On occasions her fence has been broken down by old cars and trucks going on and off of the lot~ and in general did not permit her any privacy. Both she and her roomer were frightened to stay in the house by themselves at night under these conditions. Attorney Dick P. Wood advised a possibility of the owner of the lot and adjoining business appearing before the Board of Adjustment and gaining a legal right to park on this adjacent vacant lot. He further advised that civil action for damages to her property could be taken and that there are legal methods of relief in this situation. An attorney of her choice could take civil action against the owner for maintaining a nuisance. After this civil action has been taken in the Courts~ a Court order could be issued so that any violation would baa contempt of Court and the owners would be duly prosecuted. Commissioner George instructed Chief Keene to contact the garage owner~ and if he has no knowledge of the owners of the parked vehfCles~ ~hen these vehicles are to be removed from the premises by City equip- ment. A motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously that these cars be removed ~rom this property if the operator of the garage has no knowledge of ownership or claim upon these vehicles. There being no further business~ the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 16TH DAY OF N~Y~ A. D. 1955. ATTEST: 470 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEYARD, MONDAY, MAY 16, AT 7:30 P.M., 1955 The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday, May 16, 1955, at 7~30 p.m. The following members were presents Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Walter E. George and Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven, Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, Superintendent L. H. Sullivan, Deputy Tax Assessor and Collector J, D. Woedard, and CityClerk Ralph E. Hamman. The only guest present was Charles.'~hi'e~d~il President of the Park Cities News. Prior to assembling in regular session, the Mayor and CoFmissioners met with the City Clerk and discussed the proposition of undertaking to construct a Community House to be used by Camp Fire Girls and Girl Scouts, said house to replace the Friendship House. Commissioner Stufflebeme stated that Architect 3. Murrell Bennett had agreed to undertake the preparation of plans and specifications, and for such services would want a fee of 8 percent, which fee would include supervision of construction. After considerable discussion, Commissioner Stufflebeme was authorized to contact Mr. Bennett and request that he proceed with the preparation of preliminary plans. The Mayor and Commissioners then proceeded to the auditorium. Mayor Coffee called the meeting to order and observed that no one was present other than City officials and employees, except Mr. Shields, President of Park Cities News. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Resolution be approved~ RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT DATED THE 27TH DAY OF APRIL, 1955, SIGNED BY THE ~YOR AND COMMISSIONERS OF /HIS CITY AND OFFICIALS OF THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ORNAMENTAL STREET LIGHTS ON CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY THROUGH UNIVERSITY PARK Motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONF_RS OF THE CITYOF UNIVER- SITY PARK, TEXAS, APPOINTING A BOARD OF EQUALIZATIQN) FOR~E~YEAR 1955, FIXING TIME FOR THE FIRST MEETING AND THE COMPENSATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION City Clerk presented recommendation from Chief Keene that Two Hour Parking Zone be established on the south side of Wentwood, from Preston Road east to Pickwick Lane. After due consideration, motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE A~ENDING SHCTION II, PARAGRAPH (a) OF AN ORDINANCE PASSED AND APPROVED THE ~2ND DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1948, RECORDED IN VOLU~E 5, PAGE 529 OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THIS CITY AS A~ENDED BY SECTION II, PARAGRAPH (b) ON /HE DATE OF AUGUST 20, 1951, OCTOBER 1, 1951 AND OCTOBER 19, 1951, SAID A~ENDN~NTS BEING RECORDED IN VOLUME 6 ON PAGES 561, 582, 583, AND 603, AND VOLUME 7, PAGES 244 AND 344 OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THIS CITY .ENTITLED~ "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR PARKING TIME LIMITS IN DESIGNATED PLACES IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK: STATING THE HOURS OF THE DAY WHEN S~C.H~TI~E~LIMIT IS EFFECTIVE: PROVIDING THAT THE SA~E SHALL NOT APPLY ON CERTAIN SPECIFIED DAYS; STATING THE TIME LIMIT; PROVIDING FOR THE NIXING OF PARKING SPACES; D~SIGNATING CERTAIN STREETS WHERE THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE EFFECTIVE; PROVID- ING FOR THE ENFORCEMENT THEREOF; DEFINING OFFENSES AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES; PROVIDING THAT INVALIDITY OF PART SHALL NOT AFFECT THE VALIDITY OF /HE RE~AIN- DER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY" Tax Assessor and Collector Ralph E. Hamman presented tax compromise offered by Mr. W. H. Kindred and Mrs. Vincent Parrino. Suits had been filed against these people for delinquent Personal Property Taxes, and each of these taxpayers had offered to pay that part of the tax liability which was not barred by the Statutes of Limitations; provided, the City would cancel the remaining outstanding tax and dismiss the respec- rive suits; whereupon a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that Credit to Tax Roll Certificate No. 492 in the amount of $~38.80 be approved and that the taxes listed thereon owing the City by W. H. Kindred and Mrs. Vincent Parrino be cancelled, and further, that City Attorney be authorized to instruct the Court to dismiss the proceedings heretofore filed against these respective taxpayers. The City Clerk presented a letter from the Dallas Railway and Terminal Company dated May 5th requesting permission to ~outing buses over Yale Boulevard, from Central Expressway to Dublin Street, thence south on Dublin Street to Potomac Avenue, thence east to Central Expressway Access Road. After due consideration, a motion was made by CommisSione~7~uffle~e~e, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the City Clerk be authorized to write the Dallas Railway and Terminal Company that this City will interpose no objection to the proposal as outlined above. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 6TH DAY OF 3UNE A. D., 1955. MINUTES OF A RECESSED MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CO~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800UNIVERSITY BOULFfARD, THURSDAY, NLAY 26, 1955, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in a recessed ses- sion, Thursday, May 26, 1955, at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Walter E. George and Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Purchasing Agent W. H. West, Manager Swimming Pool C. H. Marshall, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, D. B. Dickson~ Chief ChemiSt for Park Cities Water Con- trol, City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman, and the following people who will assist Mr. Marshall in operating the Swimming Pool for the 1955 season: Charles Hstill, Jim Groves, Bob Knight, Jimmie Claunch, Anne Innes, Pierce Allman, William Hlsby, and Homer Barns. The Mayor called the meeting to order; he~ Commissioner George and Commissioner Stufflebeme discussed with those present the desirability and necessity of efficiency, courtesy and diligence on the part of those employed by the City in the operation of the Swimming Pool. Afte~ discussing the Ordinance adopted on the 18th of April, 1955, relative to the operation of the Pool for this season, a motion was made by Commissioner Stuffle- beme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following corrections be made in the Ordinance~ that the word "WORN"~ being the 3rd word in the 3rd line of paragraph (B), be changed to the word "SEWN", and that sub- paragraph 3 of paragraph (N) be changed to read as follows:. 3. No inner tubes will be allowed in the Pools. Floaters will only be allowed in the Baby Pools and in the shallow end of the Adult Pool. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 6TH DAY OF JUNE, A. D. 1955. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSI/Y BLVD.~ MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1955, AT 7:30 P,M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday, 3une 6, 1955, at 7:30 p.m. The following members were presentt Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Walter E. George and Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Chief of Police and Fire Departments Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven, Fire Marshal George Wyatt, City Auditor 3ames E. Brown~ Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m.; no one was present other than the names listed above. City Clerk Hamman stated that he had no Resolutions or Ordinances to present. He did present, however, a letter from Gilford-Hill & Company', Inc. in which was set out that they would interpose no objections to this City dumping garbage and other disposal on their land, known as the north end of a 39 acre tract, located on Manana Road, and being Block 6469, City of Dallas, and also known as the Mathews Tract. Commissioner George moved that the City accept the pro- posal of Gilford-Hill and that we dispose of our garbage and trash by depositing 474 same in the old gravel pit on the land described for an indefinite period. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~,.put to vote and carried, unanimously. The City Clerk mentioned that preliminary calculations had been made and he believed that sufficient funds would be available to meet the 1955-56 Budget require- ments if the City tax rate was reduced for the year 1955 from $1.25 to $1.20 on the $100 valuation. After due consideration it appeared to be the unanimous decision that the Tax Department should proceed in keeping with such reduction. City Clerk stated that H. E. 3ones had offered $800.00 verbally for a small tract of land owned by the City and located at the northwest corner of Milton and Central Expressway. It appeared to be the feeling of the Commissioners that the City should not take less than $1~000.00 net for this tract of ground~ since it is approximately the same size as the ground recently sold to the Episcopal Church located at.the north- east corner of Westminster and Central Expressway for $1~000.00 net to %he,~City. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimously that Chief Keene be authorized to attend the State Police Association Conference~ which will be held in Corpus Christi in the near future~ further~ that the City pay reasonable expenses in connection with the trip and convention. The City Clerk presented a letter from A. 3. Pirano~ Attorney for T. M. Holden~ said letter was written pursuant to tax suit brought against Holden~ 4105 Bryn Mawr Drive~ for personal property taxes for the years 1945 through 1954~ principal amount being $75.34~ of this amount $42.77 was barred by Statutes of Limitations. Pirano tendered his check in the amount of $41.49 as a compromise settlement. The check included principal of $32.57~ penalty and interest in the sum of $5.92~ court cost of $3.00~ this being that part of the suit which is collectible at law and not barred by Limitations. A motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stuffle- beme~ put to,vote and carried unanimously that Certificate of Credit to Tax Rolls No. 493 be approved~ cancelling $42.77 delinquent taxes owed by T. M. Holden and that the $41.49 offered as compromise settlement be accepted. There being no further business~ the meeting recessed. 475 PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 20TH DAY OF JUNE~ A, D. 1955. ATTEST: MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM~ 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD~ MONDAY~ JUNE 20~ AT 7:30 P.M.~ 1955 The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session~ Monday~ June 20~ 1955 at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee~ C~mmiSsiOner W~lter E. George. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood~ City Enginee~ Jack B. Kirven~ Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene~ Fire Marshal George Wyatt~ Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan~ Purchasing Agent W. E. West~ City Auditor James E. Brown~ and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. The only person present other than City Officials and employees was Charles Shields~ President of Park Cities News. The City Clerk presented the written recommendation of Captain Warnack and Chief Keene that a Stop Sign be installed at the intersection Of Westchester Drive and Colgate Avenue~ stopping traffic traveling north and south. Attorney Dick Wood suggested that a like sign be placed at the intersection of Westchester and Greenbrier Drives. A motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded and put to vote and carried that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING NORTH OR SOUTH ON WESTCHESTER DRIVE TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS COLGAIE OR GREEN- BRIER STREETS AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF City Clerk then presented a letter from 3ames D. Lutes~ 4105 Caruth Boulevard offering to pay this City $39.07 as a compromise settlement in connection with his delinquent taxes. He denied ownership of some of the cars which had been assessed and placed on his tax ledger. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried that Tax Certificate of Credit to Tax Roll No. 494 in the amount of $19.25, cancelling taxes against Lutes, which he denied as being legal assessments, and that the $39.07 offered as compromise be accept. City Clerk then explained to the Commission that recently one of the patrol cars had been driven with the red light on the dash indicating trouble with the engine oil- ing system which resulted in the burning up of one of the cylinders and that the engine was damaged beyond repair, and that a new engine installed would cost $395.20. This same car had been in a collision the night of 3une 4th and had been repaird in our shops - total expense being $179.91, and that the insurance company carrying the in- surance of the driver of the other car had agreed to pay the City the cost of the damage due to the collision. It was further reported that Ed Maher, Inc. had agreed to sell the City a 4-door Custom Sedan with conventional drive for $1,669.06, allow- ing the City $750.00 for the patrol car in its present condition; further, that this company would sell the City a 4-door Fairlane Fordomatic with 182 horsepower for a net difference of $1,189.41. A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded and carried that the problem be referred to the Mayor and City Clerk with authority to consummate the best transaction possible. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 5TH DAY OF 3ULY, A. D. 1955. ATTEST'./ ~,',z!/ ' ' / CITY CLERK MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY JULY 18, AT 7:30 P.M., 1955 The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday, July 18, 1955 at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme and Walter E. George. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene,City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Assistant Engineer Sam $pradlin, Auditor James E. Brown, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m., and the City Clerk presented Certificates of Credit to Tax Roll Nos. 495 and 496 requesting permission to accept $183.59 from the individuals whose names appear on the Certificates; further, that the Tax Rolls be corrected and credited with $84.90~ representing assessments levied through error and items described on the Certificates as being barred by Stat- utes of Limitations. A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commis- sioner $tufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the Certificates described above be approved. Consulting Engineer Major W. J. Powell, representing Powell and Powell Engineers~ appeared and presented Plans and Specifications and alternate Plans for construction of a Storm Sewer paralleling Northwest Highway, extending from Baltimore Street west to Tulane Boulevard. City Engineer Jack Kirven was instructed to contact Mr. Frank Cawthon, District Engineer of the State Highway Department, to ascertain if the Plans as prepared by Major Powell were acceptable to the Highway Department; and, to obtain further comment that if and when the Storm Sewer is constructed the Highway Department will then proceed with the paving of Northwest Parkway. A motion was then made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that, if the Plans and Specifications as prepared were acceptable to the Highway Department, the City Clerk advertise for Bids in connection with the Construction of the Storm Sewer; said Bids ~o be received at the next Commission Meeting which will 478 be held August l, 1955o The City Clerk presented Resolution of the Board of Equalization, passed and approved the 18th day of July~ 1955, certifying to the City Commission their ap- proval of the General Rolls of the City Clerk, as Ex-Officio Tax Assessor and Collector for the calendar year 1955. Motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING THE GENERAL ROLLS OF THE CITY CLERK AS EX-OFFICIO TAX ASSESSOR AND TAX COLLECTOR OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1955 Motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put %o vote and carried unanimously that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING THE GENERAL ROLLS OF THE CITY CLERK AS, EX-OFFICIO TAX ASSESSOR AND TAX COLLECTOR OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1955 Motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, ORDERING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE FOR APPLICATION OF DEPOSITORY Motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS ON CERTAIN ALLEYS IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS DISTRICT NOS. 346 AND 347 Motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION ORDERING PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS DUE W. S. CRAWFORD COMPANY FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN CERTAIN ALLEYS BEING KNOWN AS DISTRICT NOS. 346 AND 347~ AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF CERTAIN CERIIFICATES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT Motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF AN ALLEY THROUGH PART OF BLOCK 2~ WALKERS ADDITION, APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM WAGE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH SPECIFICA- TIONS, LETTING CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS~ MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST, DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE ESTIMATES~ AND DECLARING AN~EMERGENCY The City Clerk presented a letter from Mr. James Burleson, Certified Public Accoun- tant,.representing F.'W.~LaFrentz and Company, bearing date of July 17, 1955, offering to make the annual Audit ofthis CitY as of September 30, 1955, in keeping with Audits heretofore made. by the same Firm of this City's affairs, for the sum of $1,200.00. After due consideration, motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Com- missioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the City Clerk advise Mr. Burleson of the City's acceptance of his proposal; further, that he or his representa- tive is authorized to begin the work immediately, if desired. The City Clerk presented a recapitulation of valuations of certain physical assets - bo%h donated' and accrued, as of July 5, 1955, and recently prepared by City Engineer Jack Kirven and City Auditor James Brown. This tabulation revealed that the book value of the assets in question at present is $2,244,075.78, and that the value of these assets, as evaluated by City Engineer Jack Kirven and Assistant Engineer Sam Spradlin, is $8,955,203.43. A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme!, put to v_ot~ and! carried unanimously that City Auditor Brown be instructed to communicate with Mr. James B. Burleson, Certified Public Accountant, and that the General Ledgers of this City be corrected to show the .true value of the assets as eva~uated recently by the Engineers. ~ City Clerk presented two letters from the Burroughs Corporation - one dated November 17~ 1954 and the Other dated June 30, t955'. 'Each of these,letters set out that the Burroughs Corporation will sell to this City one (1) Model F302 Sensimatic Bookkeeping Machine, including stand and checking table,, for $4,276~00 less 10~ dis- count, or.a net~of $3,848.40~ It was pointed out that this machine is flexible enough to bemused in either the Water Department, /ax Department, or Payroll and General Ledger operators. It was further pointed out that the price of this machine had been advanced in price to $4,680.55 as of July 1, 1955, due to increased cost of labor and materials, but the Burroughs Corporation would deliver this machine fully equipped to 480 this City for the net price of $3,848.40, as proposed in November of 1954; provided, a purchase order was issued %o the Company for the machine prior to August 1, 1955. After discussing the need for the machine with the City Auditor and the City Clerk, a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by CoFmissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the City Clerk be authorized to place an order for the machine this month. The City Clerk presented a letter from Miss Mildred M. Douglas complaining about the spelling of the street name in front of her home. She maintains that the letter "s" should be eliminated from the street signs. The City Clerk explained to the Commission that he had checked the Plat records carefully and found that eleven dif- ferent Plats had been placed of record with the Map Records of Dallas County, and that four of these eleven Plats are spelled Daniel and that seven of the eleven Plats have the letter "s" attached thereto. A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded and carried unanimously that this problem be taken under advisement and that no action be taken at this Meeting. The City Clerk presented a letter and petition from Mr. George Underwood relat- ing to bus service for the eastern part of this City. City Clerk explained that he had written the officials of the Dallas Railway and Terminal Company about this problem, but had not received a reply. The Chief of Police discussed with the City Commission a request he had received for a Two Hour Parking limit on each side of Douglas, from the alley north of Potomac extending to Normandy. He also discussed with the Commission the desirability of placing Stop Signs on Greenbrier Drive and Caruth Boulevard where said streets are intersected by Durham Street. After discussion, it was decided that no action would be taken relative to the Two Hour Parking requests on Douglas; but, a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by CommissionerGeorge, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING £AST AND WEST ON GRE£NBRIER DRIVE AND CARUTH BOULEVARD TO A FULL STOP BEFOR£ PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERS£CTION OF DURHAM STR£ET, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF The Mayor presented a letter, dated July 15, 1955~ from Mr. W. A. Murphy, Special Agent in Charge of the Dallas office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The letter set out that the F.B.I. National Academy Association, Texas Chapter, will hold a ses- sion at Brownsville, Texas, July 28, 29 and 30, 1955; also~ that Mr. 3ohn Edgar Hoover and other outstanding personalities in law enforcement throughout the Nation would be present, and he hoped that this City would send Chief Forrest E. Keene to attend this Meeting. After due consideration, a Motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put %o vote and carried unanimously that Chief Keene be authorized to attend this Meeting at the expense of the City. Chief Keene was requested to furnish Superintendent Sullivan with the locations of all Stop Signs which have been defaced, so that Superintendent Sullivan might have these unsightly and muti- lated Signs replaced with new Signs. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 1ST DAY OF AUGUST, A. D. 1955. ATTEST: 482 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, ~ 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY AUGUST 1, 1955 AT 7~30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday, August 1, 1955 at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme and Walter E. George. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, Fire Marshall George Wyatt~ Purchasing Agent W. E. West, Superintendent of Public Works L. N. Sullivan, and City Clerk Ralph £. Hamman. No one was present other than City Officials and employees. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. Bids were opened pursuant to Legal No:rice of July 21, advertising for a Depository for the year end- ing July 31, 1956. The only Bid submitted was that of the Hillcrest State Bank, and its conditions were identical with conditions offered the City'for.the year end- ing July 31, 1955. After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Resolution be approved: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY'PARK,' TEXAS, DESIGNATING /HE HILLCREST STATE BANK AS DEPOSITORY FOR THE YFAR £NDING 3ULY 31, 1956 City Clerk presented a proposal from Mr. W. H. Neaves to purchase from the City 4,524 square feet of land on the south side of Westminster Avenue,.being east of Lot 3, Block E of Campus Heights Addition and west of Central Expressway Access Road for a consideration of $1~000.00 - cash payment of $30.00, with deferred pay- ments of $10.00 per month, payable on or before maturity~ interest at 3~ per annum. City Commission discussed the proposal~ and it appeared to be the general feeling that the proposal as made was not acceptable. Whereupon~ a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the City clerk be authorized to negotiate with Mr. Neaves on the 483 basis of a consideration of $1,000.00 - $100.00 cash payment, with a Vendor's Lien Note for $900.00, payable $25.00 per month with interest of 5~ per annum, and Note payable on or before. City Clerk presented a letter from District Engineer Frank W. Cawthon of the Texas Highway Department advising that the Highway Department had abandoned the construction of an access road along the south side of Loop 12, from Baltimore to Tulane Boulevard, since no action had been taken by this City since the original contract was executed November 7, 1951. Mr. Cawthon stated, however, that he would be glad to re-gubmit the proposition to the Austin office if it was the desire of the City Commission that he do so. Whereupon, a motion was made by Cor~nissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner $tufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously that Mayor Coffee be requested to communicate with the Highway Department and endeavor to obtain their assistance in paving the Access Road mentioned above. The City Clerk presented a request from Caddy and LOven, Consulting Engineers, dated August 1, 1955, that this City execute an easement, consenting to the City of Dallas authorizing the construction of a Storm Sewer along the west right-of- way of Shady Trail paralleling a 66 acre tract of land owned by this City, and the constructing and maintaining of said Storm Sewer, headwall and drainage channel into and onto property owned by the City of University Park, at a point on the west side of Shady Trail in the vicinity of where a culvert now exists under Shady Trail and emptys into and onto the property owned by the City of University Park. The Mayor and Commissioners studied the proposal and accompaning blue prints. A motion waS'~m~'by~Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried that the Mayor be requested to investigate carefully the effect upon land owned by this City of the constructing of the proposed Storm Sewer and that the matter be taken under advisement until the next meeting of the City Commission. The City Attorney presented $27.62 as a compromise tax settlement of Roy Q. 484 Seale, Cause No. 61769. In view of the fact that the remaining taxes due under this Suit were barred by Statutes of Limitations, a motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the Tax Assessor and Collector be authorized to accept the offer made and that credit to Tax Rolls No. 497 in the amount of $23.80 be approved. City Clerk then presented a Petition signed by 80~ of the property owners in Block B, University Heights Addition No. 1, requesting that the alley intersecting this block be paved; whereupon a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the follow- lng Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF AN ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK B, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS ADDITION NO. 1~ APPROVING AND ADOPTING KINIMUM WAGE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH SPECIFICATIONS, LETTING CONTRACT FOR SUCH INLoROV£M£NTS~ MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR /HE PAY- MENT OF THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST, DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PRE- PARE ESTIMATES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Motion was then made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stuffle- beme~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES ON THE COST OF IMPROVEMENT ON ALLEY KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. ~50, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING TO THE OWNERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY~ AND TO ALL OTHERS INTERESTED, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 15TH DAY OF AUGUST, A. D. 1955 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CI/Y HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 1955, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Cormmissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday, August 15, 1955, at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme and Walter E. George. Also present were City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven, Assistant City Engineer Sam Spradlin~ Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, and City Clerk Ralph E Hamman. Also present were about fifteen people representing contractors who had bid, or were interested, on the proposed storm sewer extending from Baltimore Drive to Tulane Boulevard. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. Bids were opened pursuant to Legal Notice of August 4, 1955, advertising for storm sewer bids on a proposed storm sewer to be constructed under Northwest Parkway from Baltimore Drive to Tulane Boulevard. The following is a tabulation of the bids submitted: Name of Contractor 48" Pipe 60" Pipe 66" Pipe Whittle Construction Co. 3ohn T. Leslie W S. Crawford P. C. Sorenson Co. F. S. Oldt Company W. G. Cullum & Co. E. H. Reeder 'Stimson Corporation Ben Sira & Co. Kidwell & Rogers Austin Paving Co. $ 22,163.38 $ 29,058.68 $ 32,825.28 23,995.00 37,958.60 39,468.80 32~087.40 41~385.50 43,080.30 23,668.30 33,052.36 37,026.52 24,067.94 29,950.40 32,098.54 26,127.20 33,490.70 37,285.50 22,970.42 30,488.28 34,711.80 24,600.08 32,317.00 35,897.70 25,421.86 34,229.80 38,024.60 28,294.03 41,727.72 43,484.54 23,703.20 32,344.70 34,585.35 A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Geor9e, put to vote and carried unanimously that the bids be referred to the City Engineer for tabulation~ and that the Mayor be authorized to award the contract to the best bidder, after an agreement had been made with Louis Hexter and Associates, relative to them paying their pro rata cost of this proposed construction. Motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following resolution be approved: 486 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENT IN ALLEY THROU.GH PART OF BLOCK 2, WALKERS ADDITION, B£ING DISTRICY NO. 348, AND ORD£RING PAY- M~NT OF AMOUNTS DUE W. $. CRAWFORD COMPANY The Commission then again discussed the request of Gaddy and Loven, Con- sultin9 Engineers, that this City execute an easement in favor of the City of Dallas, wherein this City will interpose no objection to a storm sewer being con- structed along the west right-of-way of Shady Trail paralleling property owned by the City of University Park. The Mayor explained he had made a personal inspec- tion of where the proposed storm sewer would be located and empty into and onto property owned bY %his~i%y, and that in his opinion the storm sewer would enhance the value of the property owned by this City, whereupon a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner $tufflebeme, pUt to vote and carried unanimously that the Mayor be authorized to execute the easement in question. The motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the foilowin9 resolution be approved: RESOLUTION ORDERING A HEARING ON THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK FOR TH~- FISCAL YEAR BE<3INNING OCTOBER 1, 1955 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1956 The City Clerk presented a petition bearing 32 signatures, requesting that the City pass an ordinance restricting parking to 2 hours on the west side of Hillcrest Avenue from Granada Street, north, to McFarlin. After due.consideration a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, that the peri%ion be referred to the Chief of Police for his investigation and careful study and report back to the Commission. The City Clerk presented a recommendation from Captain Warnack, recommending that certain streets west of Douglas Street be made one-way streets, and after discussing the proposal v~ith Chief Keene a motion was made by Commissioner $tuffle- beme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted~ ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ONE-WAY STREETS FOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIG$ PROVIDING FOR TH~ ERECTION OF SIGNS AT INTERSECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE £NFORCEM£NT OF ITS PROVISIONS; PR~SCRIBING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; CONTAINING SAVING CLAUSE AND DHCLARING AN F3d£RG£NGY. The Commission then discussed the request of Snider Plaza Merchants Association that permission be granted for that Association to hold a square dance in the 6800 block of Snider Plaza on August 30 from 7:30 to 10:00 p.m. After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the City Clerk be authorized to inform Mr. R. G. Rogan, President of the Association, that the City will interpose no Qbjection to this dance. The Commission then discussed the proposal that the slide be removed from the small swiraning pool, because a number of children have fallen off the slide onto the concrete sidewalk. It was brought out that this slide is used by the various children o'f our con~nunity, probably thousands of times each day, and that not more than 15 or 20 children had received injuries from falling, and that none of the injuries had been seious, and the further fact the season is almost over, it appeared to be the unanimous decision that the slide should remain until the pool closes for this season, but should be removed prior to the beginning of the 1956 season. The City clerk then presented Certificate of Credit to Tax Roll No. 498, re- questing the taxes in the amount of $12.44 assessed against Edward Zaremba for 1948 be cancelled due to the fact that he did not own the automobile on January l, 1948, covered by this assessment. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the tax in question be Cancelled. Tax Assessor and Collector submitted compromise settlement in the amount of $50.00 currency offered by S. C. Sheppard, 3537 Rosedale, Cause No. 61772 in ~he amount of $110.24, of which $50.00 is barred by Statutes of Limitations. City Clerk also submits without comment the proposed tax compromise in the amount of $25.00 by J. B. Sneed, Cause No. 61763, amount $205.06, of which $105.19 is barred by Statutes of Limitations. In view of the fact that the compromises offered did not cover all taxes collectible by law nor court cost, the Commission was unanimous in their decision that the proposed compromises be rejected. There being no further business~ the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 6TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER~ A.D. 1955 MINUTES OF /HE REGULAR MEETING OF /HE BOARD OF CON~ISSlONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM~ 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD~ TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6~ 1955 AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of ~he City of University Park met in regular session~ Tuesday~ September 6~ 1955~ at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee~ Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme and Walter E. George. Also present were City Attorney Dick p. Wood~ City Auditor 3ames E. Brown~ City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven~ Assistant City Engineer Sam Spradlin~ Deputy Tax Collector 3ames D. Woodard~ Purchasing Agent W. E. West~ Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan~ Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene~ Fire Marshall George Wyatt~ and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7~30 p,m. and observed that there, were seven or eight visitors~ and he inquired relative to their purpose for attending the meetin9. Mr. Bruce R. Davis~ of 4415 Grassmere~ addressed the Commission and introduced his neighbors Mr. Alvin B. Cooper~ a Mr. Stone~ Mr. Cliff O'Roark~ Mr. Dick Kindred~ a Mrs. Burns~ and Mr. Morris, All of these people stated they resided, in the 4300 and 4400 blocks of Grassmere Lane~ and their-purpose for attending the meeting was to protest the designatin9 of Grassmere Street a one way street from Douglas Street to Lomo Alto Street. Mayor Coffee invited all of the to express their viewpoint on this problem, and in each instance those who spoke stated that in their opinion it was not necessary for Grassmere and Hyer Streets to be designated as one way streets. They further stated that the students attending the Highland Park Senior High School were not and had never parked their cars on these two streets~ and that the only time these streets were loaded with traffic was when ball games were played at the Highlander $tadium~ and they did not feel that these instances justified the creating of one way traffic for these particular streets. These people filed with the City a petition bearing thirty-four signatures of people residing in the 4300 and 4400 blocks of Grassmere Lane~ requesting that the one way street regulation be removed. Mayor Coffee and the Commissioners told the people that a further study would be made of the traffic condition of these two blocks on these two streets~ and the matter woUld be given further consideration at the next Commission Meeting which will be held September 19. A Public Hearing was held pursuant to an official publication in connec- tion with the paving of the alley designated at District Number 350. No one appeared to protest this improvement~ whereupon a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the follow- ing Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK B, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS ADDITION NO. 1 ~ BETWEEN LOVERS LANE AND AMHERST STREET, EXTENDING FROM TURTLE CREEK BOULEVARD WEST TO BALTIMORE DRIVE, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARKj TEXAS~ FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST THE OWNERS THEREOF~ PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF~ AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The City Clerk then explained that during the fiscal years of 1954 and 1955 that appropriations Set out in the Budget had been exceeded in a few instances, and that in many instances the appropriation as provided had not been used~ and that a surplus existed, and that it was desirable that the Budget be amended~ whereupon the motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously~ that the following resolution be approved: 490 RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGET, APPROVING ALL EXPENDITURES MADE DURING THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1954 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1955, AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF CREDIT BALANCES TO ACCOUNTS WHERE EXPENDITURES HAVE BEEN IN EXCESS OF BUDGET ESTIMATES, AND ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCES TO ACCOUNTS WHERE SUCH FUNDS ARE NEEDED A Public Hearing was then held pursuant to Legal Notice published in the Official Publication to the adopting of a Budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 1955 and ending September 30, 1956. The people who had attended th~ meeting, whose names are listed above, apparently were not interested in staying for the Budget Hearing. No ~one was present in the Auditorium except City Officials and City Employees. After the Mayor and Commissioners had discussed the appropriation set forth in the Budget, a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the following Ordinance be a'dopted: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1955, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1956, AND AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES. AS SET OUT IN SAID BUDGET The City Clerk then 'presented an Ordinance levying ad valorem taxes for the year 1955. It was pointed out that this Ordinance provides 'for an assessment of $1.20 on the $100.00 assessed value, which assessment is five cents (.05) lower than any assessment levied since the Year 1945, said amount being, equal to a 4~ reduction in ad valorem taxes. After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the following Ordinance be adopted: 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 1955 TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF CURRENT EXPENSES OF .SAID CITY, AND FIXING THE TIME WHEN SAID/AXES FOR THE YEAR ~.%i955 SHALL BECOME DUE, FIXING THE TIME WHEN /HE SAME SHALL BECOME DELINQUENT, PROVIDING FOR PENALTY AND INTEREST: AND PROVIDING FOR SPLIT PAYMENTS, AND REPEAL- ING ALL TAX ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND DE- CLARING AN E~RGENCY The City Engineer presented to the Commission a map showing certain streets, which he recommended that the City resurface with heavy asphalt. After carefully studying the map and proposed improvements, a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the City Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids, said bids would be re- ceived at the next Commission Meeting, which will be held September 19, 1955. The City Clerk then presented a letter from the Dallas Power and Light Com- pany, pointing out that the Park Cities Baptist Church desired that the unsightly light poles be removed from VillanoYa Street at the rear of the Church Building, and that if such poles are removed that it will be necessary to discontinue two mast-arm street lights, which are now located in this block. After due considera- tion a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the City Clerk be instructed to write the Dallas Power and Light Company and advise that this City would inter- pose no objections to the two lights in question being removed. The City Clerk then presented recommendation from Chief Keene that certain fire lanes be created on the S,M.U. Campus, and that certain stop signs be in- stalled, whereupon a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, sgconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the following Ordinance be'adopted: ~ ORDINANC£ OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ TEXAS, CREATING A FIRE LANE ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES OF ROBERTS PARKWAY FROM HILLCREST AVENUE EAST TO BISHOP BOULEVARD, AND ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BINKLEY AV£NUE FROM FRATERNITY ROW £AST TO AIRLINE ROAD, PROHIBITING THE PARKING OF ANY VEHICLE ALONG SAID FIRE LANE AT ANY TIM~ AND PROVIDING A PENALTY The motion was then made by Commissioner George, seconded by :Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the fol~lbwlng Ordinance be adopted: 492 ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF TH~ CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIR- ING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING WEST ON BINKLEY AVENUE TO A FULL STOP B~FOR£ PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS AIRLINE ROAD AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF The City Clerk then presented a petition signed by 76% of the owners of property of Block 6 of Universit¥Court Addition; said petition requested that the City determine necessity and order the paving of the alley through this block. After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, the the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND pROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF AN ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK 6, UNIVERSITY COURT ADDITION, APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM WAGE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH SPECI- FICATIONS, LETTING CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS, MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST, DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE ESTIMATES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stuffle- beme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the following resolution be approved: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES ON THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVEMENTS ON ALLEY KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO.349 IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING TO THE OWNERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND TO ALL OTHERS INTERSTED, AND DIRECT- INGTHE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 19TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, A. D. 1955 ATTEST ,, Cl/l'Y SECRETARY MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS'OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN YHE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD., MONDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 1955, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday, September 19, 1955, at 7:30 p.m. The following members were pre- sent: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme and Walter E. George. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven, Assistant City Engineer Sam Sprad!in, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, Fire Marshall George Wyatt, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. and announced that the first order of business would be the opening of sealed bids, which had been submitted pursuant to legal advertisement in the official publication, requesting bids on approximately 16,500 tons Type "D" Fine Graded Surface Course Asphaltic Concrete with required tack coat in place. Bids submitted were as follows: ~ ame King and Gibbons Uvalde Constr.Co. Texas Bitulithic Co. 5 days Be~in Work Complete Work Unit Cost Total 15 days 75 days $ 6.79 $ 112,035.00 20 days 40 days 6.25 103,125.00 50 days 6.09 100,485.00 A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the bids be referred to the Mayor and City Engineer for tabulation, and if no discrepancies were found that the Contract be awarded to the Texas Citulithic Co., the low bidder. The Mayor then presented a letter from Mr. Frederick F. Murray, Presi- dent Dallas County Park Cities Water Control and Improvement District Number Two, requesting permission to charge the City of University Park 18~ per thousand for water for the period October 1, 1955 through September 30, 1956. A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and 494 carried unanimously that the City Clerk be instructed to write Mr. Murray that this City will pay 18¢ per thousand gallons for water for the period ending September 30, 1956. Chief of Police Keene explained to the City Coxmission that a curb approximately 30 feet east of the building line had been installed on Hillcrest Avenue from McFarlin South to Brentwood, and he recommended that pursuant to petition heretofore filed with the City Commission that a two hour parking zone be created on Hillcrest from a point parallel with the Toddle House property South to Brentwood Street, being the area where such curb has been installed. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded byCommissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that a two hour parking zone be established as recommended, and that the City Attorney and City Clerk be requested to prepare Ordinance accordingly. The City Clerk Ralph £. Hamman explained that Mr. Max Danie~ of this City and his brother, Mr. Wilton Daniel, of Tyler, Iexas, representing the Daniel heirs, who own the Cemetery at the corner of Airline Road and Milton, would like the City Commission to give consideration for this City to enter into a maintenance contract with them for the permanent upkeep of the Cemetery. They propose to deliver to the City $6,000.00 in cash to be held and administered as a Trust Fund, proceeds of said fund to be used for the maintenance and perpetual upkeep of said Cemetery. After discussing this problem at considerable length a motion was made by Commissio~r Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that this problem be referred to the City Attorney for his study and recommendation to the City Conm%ission. The City Clerk explained to the Commission that as of September 19, 1955, the City had on deposit with the Hillcrest State Bank approximately $721~000.00, and that the 1955 taxes were being paid at the rate of approximately $5,000.00 per day, and that it was apparent that in the near future the City would have on deposit 495 with the Hillcrest State Bank more than $800,000.00, which is the amount of Government Bonds said Bank has pledged to this City to secure funds on deposit with the Bank. Thses Bonds are held in trust for and on behalf of this City by the Republic National Bank and Trust Company of Dallas. After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the City Clerk be instructed to write Mr. Cooper Wyatt, President of Hillcrest State Bank, and request that a minimum of $200,000.00 in Government Securities be immediately pledged to this City to secure funds on deposit at said Bank, and that said Bonds be placed with the Republic National Bank and Trust Company of Dallas to be held with other collateral, held for an on behalf of this City, thus increasing the amount of Government Secu- rities pledged by the Hillcrest State Bank to secure funds on deposit belonging to this City to a total of $1,000,000.00. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 3RD DAY OF OCTOBER, A.D. 1955 CITY ULERK MINUTES OF THE REGULAR~EETINGOF THE BOARD OF COM~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, NK)NDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1955, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday, October 3, 1955 at 7:30 p.m. The following memebers were present: Mayor Roy G. Coffee, 'Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme and Walter E. George. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, Fire Marshal George Wyatt, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. 496 The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7~30 p.m. A Miss Garrett appeared before the Commission stating that she represented the Sorority Decorating Committee responsible for the homecoming decorations on and near the Campus. This year all activities will be cnetered on and around the Campus. There will not be a parade of floats down town as usual. Miss Garrett wanted permission to install banners across Hillcrest and to tie streamers and other decorations on all the orna- mental light posts on Hillcrest from Daniel to Mockingbird Lane. After listening to Miss Garrett a motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously~, that a Committee~ consisting of Chief of Police~ City Attorney and City Clerk~be appointed and that Miss Garrett and her Committee work with the Committee appointed by the Commission so that no traffic hazards might be created. ~. R%.Q.. Dunlap, of 3547 University Boulevard appeared and explained to the Commission that there was considerable speeding on University Boulevard between the City Hall and Hillcrest~ and that he believed that the City should place speed limit signs in the parkway at strategic locations. Chief Keene explained to the Commission that on the morning of October 3 the Police had worked-with a Salesman selling equipment to check speed by radar and that a check from 10:00 until 11~30 had been made of University Boulevard in the block where Mr. Dunlap lives~and that 66 vehicles were checked during the time in question and less thah'siX:6f ~he group were travelling a speed in excess of 30 miles an hour. Mayor Coffee thanked Mr. Dunlap for his interest and requested that Chief of Police give careful consideration to Mr. Dunlap's recommendation. The City Clerk then opened sealed bids which have been received in connec- tion with the reinforcement steel needed for the construction of the storn sewer from Northwest Highway South to Villanova Drive under Tulane Boulevard. The follow- ing is the names and the quotations submitted: Southern States Steel Co. 48~503 lbs @ $8.00 C Wt. or $3~880.24 Austin Bros. Steel Co. 48~503 " @ $8.00 C Wt. or $3~880.24 Lofland Company 48~503 " @ $8.25 C Wt. or $3~981.49 Mosher Steel Company 48~503 ,, @ $8.49 C Wt. or $4~122.00 A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the bids be referred to Mayor Coffee, and that the steel be purchased from either of the low bids which was able to furnish immediate delivery. The City Clerk presented statement from F. S. Oldt Company in the amount of $32,098.54~ which had been approved by the City Engineer, said statement be- ing for storm sewer improvement along Northwest Parkway. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimously, that the following resolution be approved: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT NORTHWEST PARKWAY FROM BALTIMORE DRIVE WEST TO TULANE AND ORDERING PAYMENT TO F. S. OLDT. CO. IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,098.54 A Public Hearing was held in connection with the paving of the alley through Block 6, University Court Addition. The City Clerk:explained tha~ of the 24 property owners 23 had either signed the petition that the alley be paved or had forwarded their check %o the City, representing their pro rata part of the cost of the improvement, whereupon a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINkNCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK 6, UNIVERSITY COURT ADDITION~ BEING THE-ALLEY'BETWEEN FONDREN DRIVE AND NEFARLIN BLVD. EXTENDING FROM DUBLIN STREET EAST TO BOEDECKER STREET, TO BE KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 349, IN THE CIIY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS~ FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST THE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF~ AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Marshall Wyatt appeared and filed with the Commission a monthly report, in connection with fire inspections and sanitary inspections made during the month of September, 1955. Mr. Murrell Bennett, member of the firm Bennett and Crittenden, met with the Commission and presented preliminary plans for a Community Building to be located at Northwest corner and Golf Drive and Haynie Avenue. After reviewing 498 the plans and suggesting a few changes be made the Commission told Mr. Bennett they were ready to enter into a contract with him for the preparation of such plans. N[v. Bennett presented a contract or an agreement to be entered into and a motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stuffle- beme~ put to vote and carried unanimously~ that the contract be referred to the City Attorney Dick Wood for approval. There being no further business~ the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROYED THIS TH~ 17TH DAY OF OCTOBER~ A. D. 1955 A TTESTI ///~f /~ 499 _ ~ ! ; } ~. 1~ i~