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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBook 06 10/17/55-09/18/61MINUTES 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, OCTOBER 17, 1955~ AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday, October 17, 1955, at 7:30 p.m. The followingmembers were pre- sent: 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 Marshal George Wyatt, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan~ and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor 6alled the meeting to order promptly at 7~30 p.m. Mr. F. C. Rogan, President of Snider Plaza Merchant's Association, and Mr. Meyer Tobolowsky, Owner of Snider Plaza Fabric Center~ presented the City Commission with a petition bear- ing 57 signatures~ requesting that Snider Plaza be better lighted. City Engineer 3ack Kirven produced a map showing where underground cables are located on Snider Plaza~ and explained when the store buildings were constructed on the east side from Rankin Street to Lovers Lane that said buildings were set back to provide head-in parking and that it became necessary to take the ornamental light standards down after they had been knocked down several times by automobiles. It was pointed out that these standards could be re-installed at the sidewalk line, but at each installation the concrete parking area would have to be broken out and an under- ground cable laid from where th'e present cable is to the sidewalk line, a distance of approximately 20 feet. This procedure wOuld be necessary for each light in- stalled. The Commission assured the representatives of Snider Plaza Merchant's Association that careful consideration would be given their request that the candle power of the existing lights be increased. City Clerk Ralph Hamman was instructed to contact the proper officials of the Dallas Power and Light Co. and determine if such improvement could be made, and if so it's approximate cost, Mr. Hamman to re- port his findings to the Commission at it's next meeting. The representatives of Snider Plaza Business Men's Association further requested that they be permitted to use the fountain at Milton and Snider Plaza for decorative pur- poses during the Christmas Holidays. They proposed to construct on and around it such exhibits as the Nativity Scene. Of course same would be brightly lighted. After due consideration motion was made by commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that a Committee composed of the City Attorney, Chief of Police, City Engineer and the City Clerk, be appointed to look after the City's interest, and that this Committee work with a Committee appointed by the Merchant's Association and that such'decorations be installed which, in the opinion of the City'Of£icials; WOuld not be a traffic hazard to life and property. The City Clerk presefited a letter dated October 5, 1955, from Mr. Everett Cook, Right-of-Way Agent, Dallas City Water Works. Attached thereto was a blUeprint show- ing that the City of Dallas desired to extend an 8-inch water main in the west Park- way of Preston Road, a distance of approximately 200 feet, so that ChriSt the King Church at 4105 Colgate, which is within the corporate limits of Dallas could be better served. 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 instructed to write the City of Dallas that no objections is interposed to the extension of the water line in question, provided the City of Dallas will restore or repair any damage to property due to this extension. In keeping with the request of Mr. Gus Brenneke to the City Commission under date of October 3, 1955, the following Ordinance was adopted:' AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE HEIGHT OF STRUCTURES AND OBJECTS'OF NATURAL GROWTH, AND OTHERWISE REGULATING THE.USE OF PROPERTY AND THE HEIGHT OF STRUCTURES, IN /HE VICINITY OF ANY AIRPORT~ PRIVATE, COMMERCIAL OR MUNICIPAL,.BYCREATING AIRPORT TURNING AND TRANSITION ZONES AND ESTABLISHING THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF: DEFINING CERTAIN TERMS USED HEREIN: PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT: IMPOSING PENALTIES: PROVIDING A SEVERABILIT¥ CLAUSE~ AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The above Ordinance is in keeping with a similar Ordinance passed by the City of Dallas sometime ago and is passed by this City in the spirit of cooperating with the City of Dallas, said Ordinance was prepared and approved by City Attorney Dick P. Wood, and approved by this City's 'Engineer as to content. It's adoption was made upon the motion of Commissioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and c~rried unanimously. The City Cl'erk presented a petition purported to have been signed by 15 of the 20 home owners in the 4400 block of Druid Lane. Ihis petition requested that the City'~ previous action designating that block of Druid Lane as a one-way street be rescinded. Chief Keene stated that since receiving the petition the Police. Department had made a very careful re-check of traffic in this block and it was his recommendation that the request of the petition be granted and that the City remove the one-way street signs in, th~ 4400 block of Druid Lane. A motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously~ that such action be taken.~ The,City Clerk presented to the Commission Standard Form of Agreement to be entered into between the City and the Architectural Firm of Bennett and Crittenden~ in connection with the preparing of plans~ specifications and super- vision of a Community house to be located at the corner of Haynie and Golf Drive. After due consideration the motion was made~ seconded and carried unanimously that the Mayor be requested to execute this agreement and that the City Clerk be instructed to forward copy of same to the Architectural Firm. The City Clerk pointed out that the annuaI cOnvention of the League of Texas Municipalities would meet in Brownsville~ Texas~ October 23 through the 25th. He stated that it was possible that Commissioner George and himself would be available to attend this convention if it was' the desire 6~ the Commission that they do so. A motion was made by Commissioner'$%~{f~eb~me~' ~:~' · put t·6'~ote and carried unanimously that the City would pay the expense of Commissioner W. E. George and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman if they would'*'attend the convention and represent this City. Means of travel wOuld be left optional with the dele- gates. The City Engineer and the City Clerk then expressed to the Commission that it was desirable to pass an Ordinance prohibiting the use and stOrage of gun powder, dynamite, propane, butane, and other liquefied petroleum gases within our City, whereupon the City Attorney was requested to prepare such an Ordinance and 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 PROHIBITING THE K£EPING, STORING AND/OR USE OF GUN POWDER IN BULK, DYNAMITE, PROPANE, BUTANE OR OTHER LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES OR EXPLOSIVES AND DANGEROUS MATERIALS ON ANY PREMISES LOCATED IN TH~ CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, A~D PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION There being no further business the meeting recessed. After the Mayor and Commissioners had returned to the first floor of the City Hall, Mrs. Mary Nick came in and requested that she be granted a hearing in connection with traffic problems on Hillcrest in the 7000 block, whereupon the Mayor and Commissioners, City Attorney and all other City Officials and employees retumned to the Auditorium and patiently listened to Mrs. Nick's complaint that there was never parking space in frOnt of the building where she conducts a school. The Commission told Mrs. Nick that they deeply sympathized with her, but they did not feel that there was anything that the City could do that would alleviate the problem at this time, and again the meeting recessed. PASSFJD AND APPROVED THIS TH~ TfH DAY OF NOVF3~BER, 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 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD~ MONDAY NOVEMBER 7~ 1955~ AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Cor~missioners of the city of University Park met in regular session~ Monday~ November 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 Forrest E. Keene~ Fire Marshall George Wyatt~ City Auditor James E. Brown~ Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan~ Deputy Tax Assessor and Collector 3ames D. Woodard~ and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Mayor Coffee called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 P.M. and Mr. Tom Finnegan of 4325 University Boulevard appeared and complained that there were a number of places in University Park that did not have adequate sidewalks~': He urged the Commlission to launch a campaign for the installation of sidewalks where none exists. He also complained to the Commission that he had been ove~-charged for ad valorem tax on improvements located at 4325 University Boulevard for the years 1951 through 1955. City Clerk Ralph Hamman explained that due to an ,error in calculation made by Mr. Foxy a fo~mer employee in the Tax Department and an error made by J. ~. Woodard in 1955 in connection with %he installation of air condi%ioning~ it was true that Mr. Finnegan had been charged an excessive amount. The excess charge for 1951 and 1952 was $5.24 each year~ for 1953~ $5.11~ for 1954~ $5.13~ and for 1955~ $23.74. The reason the excessive.~.harge was made in 1955 was explained that Mr. Finnegan's Contractor took .out a permit to air condi- tion both the upper and lower duplexes at this location and in reality the upper duplex was the only one that was ai~-conditioned and that Mr. Finnegan had com- plained of this assessment and a careful inspection of the property by M~. Woodard revealed the errors mentioned above. After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioners Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously that a refund of $44.46~ being the amount of excess taxes Mr. Finnegan had paid this City~ be made to him. Mrs. Mary Nick Summerfelt~ who operates a dancing school at 6805 Hillcrest~ in company with Mr. Olin Scurlock~ who maintains a Real Estate Office at 6727 Hillcrest~ appeared before the Commission and presented a petition signed by themselves and nine other people purported to be in business in the 6600~ 6700 and 6800 blocks of Hill- crest~ said petition requestin9 that an'Ordinance be passed limiting parking on the west side of Hillcrest from Daniel Avenue to Lovers Lane to one hour. The parking problems of our City were discussed in general and'Chief Keene and City Clerk Ralph Hamman both informed the Commission that they were positive that some of the property owners and some of the Merchants on Hillcrest were much opposed to the passing of an hour limit parking regulation. After considering the matter further a motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously~ that the proposition be taken under consideration and the City Clerk be requested to notify all the Merchants on the west side of Hillcrest from Daniel Avenue to Lovers Lane that the Commission would hold a public hearing Monday~ November 21~ at 7:30 p.m. at which time further cOnsideration would be given the petiiion at hand. The City Clerk then reported to the Commission on unfinished business stating that he had investigated and found that the lamp globes in the ornamental lights on Snider Plaza at this time are 4~000 Lumen and that they can be replaced with 10~000 Lumen globes. There are 40 lights and it is estimated that the additional cost for electricity and maintenance would be apprdximately $280.00 per annum. This investigation and report was made pursuanf to a petition bearing 57 signatures of Merchants on Snider Plaza requesting that the area be ~ore brightly lighted.~ After due consideration a motion was made by CommissiOner Stuffrebeme~ seconded by CommissiOner George~ put to vote and carried unanimously~ that the city Clerk be instructed to con- tact the proper official~ of the Dallas Power and Light Co. and request that the 10~000 Lumen globe's be installed. The Tax Assessor and Collector present%d Certificate of Credit to Tax Roll No. 499~ listing certain Personal Property Taxes for the years 1939 tbxough 1954~ totaling $934.60~ which he and his Assistanf felt are uncollectible. After examining the roi1 a motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously, that the Certificate be approved and that the taxes listed therein be cancelled and removed from the active roll. The City Clerk presented a letter from Mr. F. W. Cawthon~ District Manager of the Texas Highway Depar%ment~ requesting that a resolution be passed wherein this City agrees to the providing of right-of-way and the paying for curb and gutter installation and other requirements of the State Highway Commission, in connection with the construction of NOrthwest Parkway from Tulane Boulevard east %o Baltimore Street, whereupon a motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the follow- ing resolution be approved: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AGREEING TO MINUTE NO. 390~2 OF TH~ T~XAS HIGHWAY DEPARTN~NT AS OF OCTOBER 25, 1955, ' ~ SUPPLFJ~NTING MINUTE ORDER NO. 22536, DALLAS COUNTY, LOOP 12~ RELATIV£ TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CONTROLLED ACCESS FACILITY BETWEF_N PRESTON ROAD AND AIRLINE ROAD IN COOPERATION WITH THE CITY OF UNIVF~SITY PARK~ TFD(AS The City Clerk then presented a letter dated November 2~ 1955~ signed by Mr. Geo. I. Plummet, Vice President of the Dallas Transit Company, requesting per- mission for that Company to operate busses over certain streets within the corporate limits of this City as outlined in the letter and shown on a map accompanying same. A careful study of the map was made and after due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vot% and carried unanimously that no definite decision be reached at this time. The City Clerk presented statement from W. S. Crawford Company requesting payment for the construction improving alleys known as District Numbers 349 and 350. These statements had been approved by City Engineer and he also stated that the work had been accomplished in a workmanship like manner and was acceptable. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme and seconded by CoF~issioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the City Clerk be instructed to prepare proper resolutions of acceptance and the payment be authorized. The City Clerk explained to the Commission that Mr$.J.B. Garland had been given a ticket fo~ illegal pa~king and that she paid the ticket on September 29~ 1955~ and it was late~ determined that she had not violated any Ordinances of the City~ whereupon the motion was made by Commis§ione~ Stufflebeme~ seconded by Commissioners Geo~ge~ put to vote and ca~ied unanimously~ %ha% the City ~efund %0 M~s. Garland the $3.00 she had paid fo~ this traffic violation. The~e being no fu~the~ business the meeting ~ecessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 21ST DAY OF NOV~BER~ A. D~ 1955 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CON~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OP UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD~ NDNDAY~ NOVEMBER 21~ 1955~ AT 7~30 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, NOVEMBER 21, 1955, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Con, missioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday, November 21, 1955, at 7:30 p.m. The following members were presents Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Con~nissioners Wylie Stufflebeme and Walter E. George. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keener Fire Marshall George Wyatt, City Auditor 3ames E. Brown, Deputy Tax Assessor and Collector 3ames D. Woodard, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, Permit Clerk Lawrence L. Wilson, Manager Water Department Roland T. Puryear, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. and observing that there were approximately 50 to 60 people in the Auditorium, stated that he and the Commissioners were always glad to see a large attendance at the Commission Meetings, and extended a cordial welcome to everyone present, and stated that the first order of business would be the consideration of new business, if any~ where- upon Mr. Ed S. Wesson, 4137 Purdue Street, addressed the Commission complimented them highly on their accomplishments since they have been in office and presented them with a petition comprised of approximately 500 names, ~the petition being as follows: WE AND EACH OF US, THE UNDERSIGNED RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS,'BY THESE PRESENTS EXPRESS TO YOU OUR DEEP APPRECIATION OF THE EXCELLENT SERVICE YOU HAVE RENDERED THIS COMMUNITY IN THE CAPACITY OF MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS, AND WE HEREBY PETITION AND REQUEST EACH OF YOU TO CONTINUE TO SERVE OUR CITY IN YOUR PRESENT CAPACITY FOR THE NEXT TERM OF OFFICE, THE ELECTION FOR WHICH WILL BE HELD ON THE FIRST TUESDAY IN APRIL, 1956 Mr. Wesson's remarks were followed by Mr. R. S. Gozaldi of 2945 University Boulevard, who stated that he had been a citizen of University Park since 1924 and that it was his feeling that the present Mayor and Commissioners had given 'the City the best administration since it's incorporation. Mr. Carl Mays of 4206 McParlin Street then addressed the Commission, requesting that they give careful consideration to the petition at hand and urged them to offer their services to this City for another two years. Mr. Meyer Iobolosky then addressed the Commission stating that he had authority from the Snider Plaza Merchant's Association to represent them and on their behalf urge the Officials to serve the City for another two years. Mr. Tobolosky was followed by~r. 3ohn C. Harris of 3900 Windsor Avenue~ who stated that it was his feeling that present Officials had rendered a wonderful service to this Community~. that the citizenry appreciated their serving~ and that the majority of the people of University Park would be pleased if they would continue in office. Mr. Harry Ernstrom then addressed the Commission and stated that as a citizen of this Community and as a merchant in the4300 block of Lovers Lane he would like to state that the merchants of that area were unanimous in their desire that Mayor Coffee~ Commissioner George and Commissioner Stufflebeme~ continue %o serve this City for another two years. Mr. /om Carter~ 6508 Turtle Creek Boulevard~ next addressed the Commission urging %hem to continue to serve this City. Mr. Wilson Peevey~ 3~05 Stanford Street~ addressed the Commission~ stating he had lived in University Park since 1929 and that it was his feeling that the present City Officials had given the City the most satisfactory and economic administration the City has ever experienced. Others expressing a like sentiment were ~. Olin Scurlock of 3621Hanover~ Mr. Ralph Baker~ 3801Wentwood and Mr. Stanley Foran of 3404 Hanover Street. At the conclusion of the last speaker Mayor Coffee first inquired if %here was anyone in the Auditorium that desired to comment on the services of the administration either favorably or unfavorably. Apparently everyone had talked that cared to~ whereupon Mayor Coffee thanked those who had spoken for their kind words~ told ~them he would discuss their request with the Commissioners~ and that they would try to arrive at a proper conclusion in the not too distant future. Addresses of appreciation were also made by both Commis- sioner Stufflebeme and Commissioner George. In view of the fact that several of those attending the meeting had planned to attend the Civic Music Concert at McFarlin Auditorium~ which began at 8:00 p.m.~ Mayor Coffee stated those with such intentions~ would be excused and that the Commission did appreciate their coming to the City Hall to express their sentiments even though they had a previous engage- ment. The Commission then proceeded to take up routine matters~ whereupon the subject of unfinished business was entertained. Mr. Olin $curlock~ whose office is located at,6727 Hillcrest~ Mrs. Mary Nick Summerfelt~ who operates a dance school at 6805 Hillcrest and Mr. Joe Messina~ who operates Messina Shoe Repair Shop at 6713 Hillcrest~ appeared before the Commission rom and on behalf of a petition they had presented November 7~ requesting that an Ordinance be passed limiting parking on Hillcrest to one hour from Daniel Street North to Lovers Lane.' Mr; Walter Phillips,'Operator of Esquire Cleaners~ and owner of the building in which that institution as well as Kimmey's Hardware Store~ are located~ presented the Commis- sion with a petition signed by 27 merchants on Hillcrest between Daniel Avenue and Lovers Lane~ said petition opposing the proposition that limited time parking Ordi- nance be adopted. To support this petition the Commission was.addressed by Mr. Philtips~ Mrs. A. L. Ledbetter~ Owner of'Gene's Beauty Shop~ 7113 Hillcrest~ Mrs. Lorena Harris~ Owner of Hillcrest Office Supply Company~ 6605 Hillcrest and Mr. , Homer~Fluery~ Owner of Hillcrest Cleaners~ 7011Hillcrest. The City Clerk was then asked if he had analyzed the controversial petitions~ and if so what remarks~ if any~~ he had to offer:~ whereupon the City Clerk explained that the original petition~ requesting time limit Parking contained 11 signatures, t'hat two of tkose signing this petition had later changed their minds and had signed ,the petition opposing the time limi%~ that four of the eleven Signatures were people residing in Dr. Paule's Building at the corner of Hillcrest and Milton,' and that Dr. Paule~ the Owner of the 'buil:ding~ had signed ~the petition opposing the time limit~ that Hooper Plumbing Company~ the Owner of the building in which Mr., Scurlock is'located had also signed the petition opposing time limit parking~ so apparently there were four bonafide business or property owners now requesting;that ithe time limit parking Ordinance be adopted~ as compared to 27 merchants or property owners signing petition requesting that the Ordinance not be passed. After due consideration Mayor Coffee asked the City Attorney to check the law and see if it would be feasible to pass such a time limit parking on a part of the two blocks where the contro- versy appears to be centered. The next person to be recognized was Mr. Ralph Baker~ 3801Wentwood~ and Mr. Irby Taylor of 3905 Wentwood Street~ and Mr. Spencer Carver of the 3500 block Wentwood Street. These gentlemen stated that the people living in their immediate vicinity were opposed to the re-routing of the Dallas Transit buses over Wentwood Street. Mr. Baker and Mr. Taylor presented a petition bearing 45 signatures of people residing in the 3800 and 3900 blocks of Wentwood opposing the Dallas Transit Company's request that it be authorized to operate a bus over these blocks of Wentwood Street. Mr. Carver stated that a similar petition in the 3400~ 3500~ and 3600 blocks of Wentwood had been presented to the Dallas Transit Company~ request- ing them to withdraw their application to operate a bus on Wentwood in those blocks. After the Commission had listened attentively to these gentlemen they were assured that their desires and the desires of their neighbors would be given very careful consideration before a decision was made. Mr. Stanley W. Foran~ 3404 Hanover Street~ appeared before the Commission as Chairman of the Calendar Committee of 3ohn Low-3oe Smartt Post No. 53~ The American Legion~ and requested permission for some of the members of his Committee~ particularly Boy Scout Units~ to sell Americanism and First Aid Calendars for 1956. It was explained to Mr. Foran that the City has a rather restrictive itenerant Merchant's Ordinance which prohibits solicitation and sale of items from door to door~ whereupon the possibility of Mr. Foran and members of his Committee appearing before Organizations~ such as Mother's Clubs~ P.T.A. Meetings~ etc. in this be- half was discussed and Mr. Foran was assured that this action would not be contrary to the spirit of the Ordinance and he was wished success. A motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded bY Comcnissioner Stuffle- beme~ put to vote and carried unanimously~ tha't the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF CON~ISSION£RS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS~ CREATING A FIRE LANE ON THE WEST SIDE OF WESTCHESTER BEGINNING AT UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD AND EXTENDING NORTH TO THE ALLEY PROHIBITING THE PARKING OF ANY VEHICLE ALONG SAID FIRE LANE AT ANY TIME AND PROVID- ING A PENALTY The City Clerk again brought to the attention of the Commission a bill from City Attorney Di~k P. Wood, in the amount of $500.00 for services rendered in connection with the preparation of answer to the application before the Supreme Court for writ of error in the case of Moody, et al vs. City of University Park. Mayor Coffee stated that since the matter had been previously discussed that he had reviewed Mr. Wood's statement, relative to the number of hours put in on the preparation of this brief and it was his feeling that the bill was not exorbitant, whereupon a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the claim be allowed and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to make disposition accordingly. The City Clerk presented to the Commission the original of a letter from Mr. George P. Cullum, Sr., (copy of which has been furnished each Commissioner) Chairman S.M.U. Sustentation Fund Campaign, requesting that this City waive the annual charge of $2~250.00 for .special Police service, being the amount heretofore agreed upon by the University for this service, and being the amount paid for several years pre- viously. After due consideration a motion was made by Conm~issioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the charge be waived and the City Clerk be instructed to write the Officials of Southern Methodist University accordingly. There being no further business at this time, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 5TH DAY OF DECEMBER, A. D. 1955 ATTEST:~ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CON~ISSION£RS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, DECEN~BER 5, 1955, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday, December 5, 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, City Auditor 3ames E. Brown, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, and Purchasing Agent W. E. West. Also Assistant City Engineer Sam Spradlin. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. and observing that there were approximately 50 to 60 people in the Auditorium stated that the Commission was always pleased to have such a fine attendance at a Commission Meeting, and asked the purpose of the residents attending the meeting. Harry Shuford, 3512 Wentwood, stated that most of the people present were residents on Wentwood Drive and that they were interested in presenting their views to~ the Council regarding the bus route for the Dallas Transit Company. Mayor Coffee stated that Mr. Tom Owens, representing the Dallas Transit Company, had informed him that he would be delayed for a short time. Thereupon the Mayor requested Mr. Shuford and the other residents to wait for awhile pending Mr. Owens' arrival. 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 IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF TULANE BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING AND ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 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 Mrs. Mary Nick Summerfeldt, who operates a dance school at 6805 Hillcrest, appeared before the Commission, requesting that an Ordinance be passed limiting parking on Hillcrest in front of her dance studio to one hour, and stating that Mr. Olin Scurlock, whose office is located at 6727 Hiilcrest, desired the flame parking limits. Other property owners in these two blocks had expressed themselves at a former Commission Meeting in favor of leaving the parking situation as it is; namely, unrestricted. /he Mayor requested a legal opinion from the City Attorney, regarding limited parking for one property in a block when the adjacent property had no parking limits. Mr. Wood advised the Mayor and Commissioners that he had briefed the law on this subject without finding a case directly in point, He stated that he had consulted with the Texas League of Municipalities and that their recommendation had been against singling out one property for parking limitation and leaving other property in the block unrestricted. Mr. Wood stated further that he had consulted Mr. Henry Kucera, the City Attorney of the City of Dallas, about Dallas' attitude on this situation and was advised that Dallas did not limit park- ing on any area less than one block; that the reason for limiting parking was to prevent congestion; that if a parking limitation was imposed on one property and the adjacent property was not limited the effect of such an Ordinance would be to take one property's congestion and throw it upon the adjoining property. Commissioner Stufflebeme asked the City Attorney for a recommendation, regarding the Hillcrest Parking situation and Mr. Wood replied "I recommend that yau either limit parking on an entire block or that you leave the entire block unrestricted." After dis- cussion it was unanimously decided that no restriction or time limits would be placed on Hillcrest Avenue. The Mayor then stated that this completed,all of the business before the Commission except the discussion of the route sought by the Dallas Iransit Company along Wentwood Drive; that the Commission would prefer to have a representative of the Dallas Transit Company present before hearing the matter but the Commission did not feel that. they should ask the citizens to remain longer. Thereupon the Mayor asked the audience if they had chosen certain persons as spokesmen for the group. Mark Martin~ 3525 Wentwood, addressed the Council stating that he had been selected to speak for the citizens on Wentwood against the Transit Company using Wentwood in connection with its routes. He stated that he represented all of the people in the 3500 block of Wentwood~ that every home in that block was owned by the occupants, and that every person in that block had signed a petition opposing the use of Wentwood for the bus route. Mr. Martin further stated that more than 9~ of the residents in the 3200 block, 3300 block and 3400 block of Wentwood had joined in petitions opposing the use of Wentwood. Ne handed the Mayor and Commissioners petitions bearing 214 names of people residing in the area who opposed the proposed use of Wentwood. This petition was accepted by the Mayor and filed with the documents of this City. Mr. Martin further stated that at the time the use of Wentwood was first proposed a Committee of Mr. Martin~ Harry Shufford and Jack McCauliff was selected by the property owners to oppose the route~ that they sent a letter to Mr. Burns, the President of the Transit Company, making their wishes known and requesting a conference, that such a conference was held and at the conference the Committee from Wentwood recommended the use of the Northwest Parkway as an east and west route through University Park rather than Wentwood or Caruth or any other street. Mr. Martin stated that at the time of such conference they were acting in good faith and felt that the recommenda- tion would receive serious consideration from the Dallas Transit Company, but that' shortly thereafter they were advised that Northwest Parkway was not acceptable to the Transit Company and that they must insist on using Wentwood. Mr. Martin then stated that Wentwood was 25 feet, 9 inches wide from curb to curb~ that if cars were parked on both sides there would be room for a bus to pass with 4½ inches clearance on each side; that the 3500 block of Wentwood is 1,000 feet long and had a four degree slant; that there are 61 children living in said block. He concluded by sayin9 that .the bus service at present is adequate and that he requested the Mayor and Commissioners to disprove the request of the Transit Company to use Wentwood for its east - west route. Dee Downs, 3601Wentwood~ stated that the bus company's only objection to using Northwest Parkway seemed to be because of the dangers incident to the crossin9 of the intersection at Thackery. Mayor Coffee stated that the City would install traffic lights or other controls at Thackery and Northwest Parkway in order to solve this problem. Harry Shuford, 3512 Wentwood, addressed the Council and stated that the residents had approaced this problem from a fair business attitude, that they had gone to the Transit Company in good faith attempting to offer a better route to serve the people in that area, but the Transit Company had not listened.to their re- quest. He further stated that in his opinion Northwest Parkway presented the best and safest route for east - west bus route in that area of University Park. A state- ment was made that the Transit Company had advised this City that the people who live in Dallas favored the use of Wentwood as a bus route, whereupon Harold Harris, 7433 Wentwood, arose and stated that he lived in that portion of Wentwood in Dallas, that he had practically 100~ of the signatures of the property owners in the 7400 block of Wentwood opposing the use of that block by the Transit line~ A. H. Barry, 3405 Wentwood, stated that he moved into his residence seven years ago and that since that time the traffic flow in front of his home had continually increased, that because the street was so narrow the use of that street by buses would tend to show down the service rather than contribute to express service. Bob Sullivan, 3412 Wentwood~ stated that the other men who had spoken stated his sentiments. Ross Lee, 3217 Wentwood, stated that he opposed the granting of the route to the Dallas Transit Company, since Wentwood was already carrying a heavy load of traffic. Wilson Germany stated that the Council should consider the age of the children in that area, which was very young, in connection with the application and that in his opinion a bus operated on Wentwood would be dangerous to the children. Douglas Reid, who lives at 3225 Northwest Park- way, stated that he had one bus route in front of his house now and that he was not in favor of running two bus routes on the Northwest Parkway. /he following citizens of University Park attended this meeting and all of them expressed their disapproval in the use of Wentwood for a route of the Dallas Transit Company: Name Winston L. Ginder Mrs. Winston L. Ginder Mrs. A, C. Sasser Mrs. Collins Bland 3ames A. Parr Collins G, Bland Mrs. Mark Martin Mrs. Harry A Shufo~d Mr. and Mrs. E. Wilson Germany Address 3304 Wentwood Drive 3304" " 3308 " " 3309" " 3316" " 3309" " 3525" " 3512" " 3508" " 18¸ Name Mr. and Mrs. E. 3. Wicker Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Brosseau Mr. and Mrs. R. E. 3acobie Mr. and Mrs. Norman G. Germany Ross B. Lea Mrs. Ross B. Lea Howard L. Peterson Mrs. Jack McAuliff Mr~ and Mrs. W. B. Wood R. L. Sullivan E. H. Barry Dee Downs D. A. Frank~ Jr. Robert Frank Mrs. D. A. Frank~ 3r. Mrs. R. M. Burgess Mr. and Mrs. Claude R. Martin R. M. Burgess Mrs. Malcolm Crow Malcolm Crow Kenneth Kramer Mark Martin Harry A. Shuford Harold B. Harris Betty C. Harris Douglas B. Reid Charles M. Brosseau Edgar 3. Wicker Address 3509 Wentwood Drive 3505 " " 3513 " " 3540 " " 3217 " " 3217 " " 7414 " " 3520 " " 3504 " " 3412 " " 3405 " " 3601 " " 3552 " " 3552 " " 3552 " " 3301 " " 3233 " " 3301 " " 3524 " " 3524 " " 3528 " " 3500 " " 3512 " " 7433 " " 7433 " "· 3225 Northwest Parkway .3505 Wentwood D~ive. 3509 " " After everyone was given the opportunity to voice their opinion Commissioner George moved "that the Council of University Park deny the applicatiOn of the Dallas Transit Company for permission to use Wentwood as a route through University Park~ and that the Transit Company be permitted to use the Northwest Parkway for its east-west routes," Commissioner Stufflebeme seconded this motion and upon a vote it was unanimously adopted. Mayor Coffee then stated that it had been the purpose of this Commission to make University Park as nice a residential City as there is in America~ that this Commission had always been guided by the wishes of its residents and homeowners in managing and directing the affairs of this City. Commissioner Stufflebeme stated that at the last Commission Meeting some 25 or 30 citizens came before the Commission with a petition bearing approximately 500 names requesting this Commission to seek re-election in April~ t956~ that this action came as a surprise to the CoFmission. Commissioner Stufflebeme stated "we consider it a high compliment to be asked by our fellow-citizens to continue to repre- sent them in this capacity. When we took office as your Commission the City was faced with an overdraft of $134~000.00. Ihis has been paid. We have retired all of the bonded indebtedness of University Park. We have been able to grant a token tax duction. We have tried to operate this City within its income and at the same time we have been able to resurface all of the streets in our Community. In discharging the duties of our office we have never engaged in the fixing of traffic tickets. We have never gone over the head of the City Secretary in the employment or discharging of the City's employees~ naturally we have supervised the work of the City Secretary so that the City is run under our direction~ but we have insisted that the Department Heads are answerable to Mr. Hamman. It has been our constant endeavor to weigh each problem that has been presented to University Park~ and to carry out the duties of our office in a businesslike manner being always reminded of the best interests of all of its citizens. Bearing these things in mind and after searching our souls~ we have decided as a group that if the people want us to continue in office~ we~ as a Commission~ will,stand for re-election in 1956". Ihere being~no further business at this time~ the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS /HE 19TH DAY OF DECEMBER, A. D. 1955 201 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM~ 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEV~RD~ MONDAY~ DECEMBER 19~ 1955~ AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session~ Monday~ December 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~ City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven~ Assistant City Engineer Sam Spradlin~ Chief of Police and Fire Department Forrest E. Keener Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan~ 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 in.addition to officials and employees there were present representatives of Park Cities News and of the Dallas Morning News. Also~ Mr. Paul Fiske of 3520 Amherst and Mr. E. W. Crissey of 3524 Amherst Street. Mr. Fiske and Mr. Crissey appeared before the Commission to discuss with them the recent action taken by the Board of Adjustment in approving the application of the Highland Park Independent School Board~ request- ing premission to add an addition to the school building~ 3500 Lovers Lane~ wherein certain parts of the proposed addition will be within 18 feet of the south line of Amherst Street~ ins~ead~of 30 feet as required by Ordinance. The gentlemen mentioned complained of the heavy traffic on Amherst Street in the rear of the school building~ and stated that they felt that Amherst Street should be widened. The Mayor and CoF~issioners explained to the gentlemen that the action of the Board of Adjustment was final and could be over-ruled only by the District Court. After considerable discussion Chief of Police Forrest Keene and City Engineer 3ack Kirven were requested to contact the proper officials of the Highland Park Independent School District and discuss with them the traffic problem on Amherst Street~ the thought in mind being that probably the School Board might be willing %o widen Amherst Street immediately at the rear of the school building~ and if the Board decided on such action that the City Commission would interpose no objection to the south parkway being done aNay with~ and that same be paved with permanent type paving~ thus widening the traffic way at the rear of the school building. The City Clerk presented a letter from the Dallas Transit Company dated 21 December 12, 1955 as a substitute for the original request dated November 2 and an alternate request dated December 5, said letter 'of ~December 12 setting out certain streets within the City of University Park over which the bus company de- sired to operate beginning on or about 3anuary 15. The proposal was studied care- fully by the Commission and the · ity Engineer, and it was the unanimous feeling that the Dallas Transit Company's proposal of December 12 would meet with favor with the majority of the citizens of this community and, in fact, very little, if any, objections could be found to the new proposed routes. 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 notify the proper Officials of the Dallas Transit Company that this City will interpose no objection to the inauguration of the proposed routes and that permission is granted for said. Company to use the proposed routing for a period of not less than 60 days. 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, AUTHORIZING THE SUBSTITUTION OF UNITED STATES TREASURY NOTE NUMBER 1099, IN THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS BEARING 2 7/8 PERCENT INTEREST MATURING 3UNE 15, 1958, FOR ONE UNITED STATES TREASURY NOTE 1 3/4 PERCENT ~KJMBER 3025 SERIES B - 1955 MATURING DECEMBER 15, 1955, SAID UNITED STATES IRFASURY NOTES BEING A PART OF THE COLLATERAL PLEDGED BY /HE HILLCREST STATE BANK TO THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK SECURING DEPOSITS OF SAID CITY BY SAID BANK 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 IMPROVEMENTS IN ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK B, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS ADDITION NO. 1, BEING DISTRICT NO. 350, AND ORDERING PAYMENTS OF AMOUNTS DUE W. S. CRAWFORD COMPANY 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 ACCEPTING INkoROVE~ENTS ON CERTAIN ALLEY IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 349 A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner S%ufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION ORDERING PAYN~NT OF AMOUNTS II3E W. S. CRAWFORD COMPANY FOR I~PROVE~ENTS IN A CERTAIN ALLEY BEING KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 349, AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF CERTAIN CERTIFICATES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebmme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the following Ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE Nt~INTENANCE OF CERTAIN STATE HIGHWAY AND/OR PORTIONS OF STATE HIGHWAYS IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, COUNTY OF DALLAS, TEXAS, HEREBY REFERRED TO AS N~3NICIPALNb~INTENANCE PRO3HCT AND AUTHORIZING THE~ Nt~YOR OF THE CITY OF OTHER AUTHORIZED CITY OFFICIAL, TO EXECUTE AND AFFIX THE CORPORATE SEAL AND ATTEST SA~E. A CERTAIN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE STATE OF TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND USE OF THE SAID Nt~INTE- NANCE PROJECT: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHOULD BE EFFECTIVE FROM AND AFTER ITS PASSAGE The City Clerk presented a letter from City Attorney Dick P. Wood and a letter from Roland W. Porth, Attorney for Harry C. Knickerbocker, and check in the sum of $100.00 offered as compromise settlement on tax suit~ Cause No. 110281-A. After giving consideration to the facts~ a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the proposal be accepted and that the City Attorney be authorized to dismiss pending litigation against Mr. H. C. Knickerbocker, Sr. City Clerk presented a letter from Mr. Frank Chappell, President, Sigma Chi Edu- cational Cgrporat~'on, in which it was set out that said corporation is the legal owner of the east 110 feet of the south ~ of Lot 2, Block F~ S.M.U. Heights Addition, and that said corporation is a non-profit organization, and that the property in question is maintained as a home for members, who are students attending Southern Methodist University. After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner Stu£flebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously~ that the 1955 Tax Rolls be corrected and that the tax assessment for 1955 in the amount of $141.84 be cancelled and that the property be carried in the future by the City as exempt ad valorem taxes so long as it is used for the present purpose. The City Clerk then presented letters from Leslie O. Embree~ 3116 Lovers Lane~ Plez A. Transou~ 3509 Normandy Street~ and Tie Davis~ 4113 Hyer Street~ each setting out that they have heretofore~ through error~ paid this City 1955 taxes on automobiles which they purchased after 3anuary ir 1955. The first two gentlemen men- tioned requested funds of $12.84 as being the amount of tax paid on a 1955 Oldsmobile and Mr. Davis requested that he be refunded $10.20 being the amount of assessment paid on a 1955 Ford. 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 authorized to correct the tax records and make refunds to the gentlemen ~s requested. /he City Clerk then presented letters and information from Dr. J. M. Claunch~ Chairman of the Department' of Government~ Southern Methodist University~ in which it was pointed out that the University is contemplating the securing of emplo%unent with Dallas County Municipalities for students studying government that have ex- pressed a desire to later become-Municipal employees or officials~ thus making Municipal work their vocation and~ of course, the letter solicited the cooperation and assistance of this City in the University's undertaking. After reading the material offered and discussing the matter~ a motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Con~nissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously~ that the City Clerk be instructed to w~ite Dr. Claunch that this City in the past had furnished employment to many S.M.U. students~ several of which are now City Officials~ one is City Manager~ others engineers and one a Finance Officer~ and that it will be the pleasure of this City to continue its close cooperation with the University in this connection~ however~ it is preferred that duty assignments and compensation and the selection of personnel be left entirely to the Personnel Manager of this City. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously~ that the following Ordinance be adopted: 2.4¸ ORDINANCE OF THE ~B~ARD OF 'CO~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, CREATING A FIRE LANE ALONG EAST CURB LINE OF PRESTON ROAD FROM WEN/WOOD TO ALLEY' SOUTH OF WEN/WOOD, PROHIBITING THE PARKING OF ANY VE- HICLE ALONG SAID FIRE LANE ATANY TIME AND PROVIDING A PENALTY The City Clerk explained to the Mayor and Commissioners that a Mr. L. G. EVans, one of the Officials of Baylor Hospital, had requested that this City turn over to the Baylor Laboratories for experimental purposes any and all dogs or cats held in our pound where the time of redemption had expired, and that this City refrain from doing away with said animals in our conventional manner, and that the hospital be notified and that they would come for the animal, pick them up and use them for the benefit of science. A motion was duly made, seconded~ and carried unanimously, that this action be approved, with the understanding, of course, that our Police Department will continue to keep a very accurate record of all dogs impounded and that none will be turned over to Baylor Hospital or done away with until they have been held by this City the proper length of time. There being no further business at this time, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 3RD DAY OF JANUARY, A. D. 1956 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, TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1956, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Tuesday, January 3, 1956, at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme and Walter E. Georgee Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven, Chief of police and Fire Department Forrest E. Keene~ City Auditor 3ames E. Brown, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan~ Purchasing Agent W. E. West, Deputy Tax Collector James D. Woodard and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 P.M. and in addition to officials and employees there were present a representative from the Park Cities News andta Mr. and Mrs. Paul Raines of 3248 Southwestern Boulevard and another couple whose names were not obtained. These couples appeared before the Commission and protested action taken at the Commission Meeting of December 19, 1955~ authorizing the Dallas Transit Company to operate a bus line over Southwestern Boulevard from Airline Road to Hillcrest. The Mayor and Commissioners explained to these people that three public hearings had been held in connection with the request of the Dallas Transit Company, that it be authorized to use certain streets in University Park for the operation of passenger busses, and that after the last public hearing which was held on December 19~ 1955, a tentative arrangement had been made with the Transit Company. Further that no one living on Southwestern Boulevard between Airline Road and Hillcrest had heretofore objected to the operation of the passenger bus on that part of Southwestern. These people were told that .the Transit Company had been given a 60 day trial period and at the end of this period the subject would be given further consideration. The City Clerk presented a letter from the District Engineer of the Texas Highway Department, requesting that our City adopt an Ordinance providing .for the construction and maintenance of that portion of Northwest Parkway between Tulane Boulevard and Baltimore Drive. After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, 26 seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PORTION OF HIGHWAY NO. LOOP 12 (NORTHWEST PARKWAY) IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, BETWEEN THE FOLLOWING LIMITS, TO-WIT: FROM BALTIMORE DRIVE TO TULANE BOULEVARD A motion was then made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissimner $tuffle- beme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the Mayor be authorized to enter into a Municipal Construction Agreement with the Texas Highway Department for the construc- tion of the paving of Northwest Parkway from Tulane Boulevard to Baltimore Drive. The City Clerk then discussed with the Commission the difficulty he had been experiencing in obtaining M/L Contracts and Notes in connection with the paving of Tulane Boulevard from Villanova south to Centenary. After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner $tufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the City Clerk be authorized to negotiate with the owners of property abutting Tulane Boulevard for the paving of the street using his judgment relative %o term of payment and length of time of the M/L Notes~ it being the general feeling that the friendly cooperation of the abutting property owners would prove more profitalb eo the City than the levying of paving assessments since all the properties involved are homesteads. Chief Keene explained that the Patrol cars now in use were purchased in 1954 and are beginning to show considerable wear and that considerable trouble and ex- pense is being experienced and it was his recommendation that new cars be purchased at this time, whereupon a motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously that the City Clerk be authorized %o advertise for seven new automobiles, six to be used in the POlice Department and one by the Superintendent of Public Works. Also, that he investigate and obtain prices for two-way radio equipment, since it is apparent that the City will be forced to provide new radio equipment for the new cars. There being no further business at this time, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 16TH DAY OF 3ANUARY, A. D. 1956 ATTEST: MAYOR CITY CLERK MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 1956, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in .regular session, Monday, January 16, 1956, 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, Fire Marshal George Wyatt,_Purchasing Agent W. E. West, Building Permit Manager Lawrence Wilson, Chief of Police and Fire Department Forrest E. Keene, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, and City Clerk Ralph E. Han~nan. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 P.M. and the only other person present beside officials and employees was representative of the Park Cities News. The City Clerk presented a letter.from Mr. Sam Hodgson, Chairman, Building and Grounds Committee, Robert S. Hyer P.T.A., requesting that consideration be given to the paving of Tulane Boulevard,abutting that school. A motion was.made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put:to vote and carried unanimously, that Mayor Coffee be requested to write Mrs. Hudgson that this city is ready and anxious to pay its pro rata part of the suggested improvement when and if the school district and the other.abutting property owners are ready to pay their pro rata share. The City Clerk~presented a letter from Mr. W. B. Hudson, Postmaster of Dallas, requesting that the City create a 20-minute parking zone on University Boulevard from Hillcrest, west, to the'alley, for .the benefit of .the public in general who will be using the facilities of the new U.. S. Post office located at the corner of Hillcrest Avenue and University Boulevard. 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 PROVIDING FOR PARKING TIME LIMITS IN DESIGNATED PLACES IN THE CITY. OF UNIVERSITY PARK: STATING THE HOURS OF THE DAY WH£N SUCH TI~E LIMIT IS EFFECTIVE: PROVIDING THAT THE SA~E SHALL NOT APPLY ON CERTAIN SPECIFIED DAYS: STATING THE TIM£ LIMIT: PROVIDING FOR THE Nt~RKING OF PARKING SPACES; DESIGNATING CERTAIN STREETS WH~R£ THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE EFFECTIVE; PROVIDING FOR THE ENFORCE~NT TH£REOF; DEFINING OFFENSES AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES; PROVIDING THAT INVALIDITY OF PART SHALL NOT AFFECT THE VALIDITY OF THE RENIAINDER; REPEALING THAT SPECIFIC ORDINANCE RELATING TO TIN~ LIMIT PARKING ADOPTED THE 2ND DAY OF FEBRUARY~ 1948, AND ALL AN~ND~£NTS THERE- TO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The above Ordinance establishes time limit parking pursuant to an Ordinance adopted on the 2nd day of February~ 1948~ and all amendments thereto and includes 20 minute parking on University Boulevard and 2 hour parking on Hillcrest Avenue~ as requested by Postmaster Hudson and repealed 20 minute parking time limit on Milton Street adjacent to the University Park Branch Postoffice which will be closed on 3anuary 21~ 1956. Chief of Police Keene and City Engineer Kirven discussed with the Commission the fact that previous to the construction of the newPostoffice Building the north side of University Boulevard~ adjacent to this building site, was established as a fire lane and~ in their opinion~ it was desirable that the south side of University Boulevard from Hillcrest to the alley, west~ be designated as a fire lane~ 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 CON~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS~ CRFATING A FIRE LANE ALONG SOUTH SIDE OF UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD FROM HILLCREST TO THE ALLEY WEST, PROHIBITING THE PARKING OF ANY VEHICLE ALONG SAID FIRE LANE AT ANY TIME AND PROVIDING A PENALTY The City Clerk reported to the Commission telephone conversation with Mr. Larry Buchanan of 3amison Film Corporation~ who requested permission to take pictures of our Fire Trucks leaving our Fire Station together with the picture of a Chrysler automobile being driven at high speed~ which would show the effective braking capacity of said Chrysler car~ the picture to be used on television for National Advertising purposes on the show known as "Climax". After due consideration, it 29' was the decision of the Commission that this City should not enter into publicity of this nature~ wherein a private corporation would be featured or given publicity for advertising purposes. The City Clerk then presented sealed bids~ in connection with the purchase of six 30 Watt Mobile Unit Receivers and Iransmitters. The bids were as follows: Motorola Communications and Electronics~ Inc. $ 1~150.30 Radio Corporation of America~ Electronics Products Div. 3~066.00 General Electric Co.~ Electronics Division 2~520.00 After considering the proposals carefully~ a motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously~ that the City Clerk be authorized to issue purchase order to the General Electric Corporation~ the iow bidder. Ihere being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 6TH DAY OF FEBRUARY~ A. D. 1956 30' 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, FEBRUARY 6, 1955, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of C6mmissioners'of the'City Of University Park met in regular session, Monday~ February 6, 1956, 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, City Engineer 3ack B. Kirvan, Assis- tant City Engineer Sam Spradlin~ Chief of Police and Fire Department Forrest E. Keene, Fire Marshal George Wyatt, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, Deputy Tax Collector J. W. Woodard, Building Permit Clerk Lawrence Wilson, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Also present was Citizen Dick Kinchloe, 3320 Colgate Street. The MaYor called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and Dr. £. O. Rushing, principal owner of Gaston Hospital, appeared before the Commission and explained to them that he and Mr~ Clint Murchison had recently organized and incorporated the firm known as Hospitals, Inc. and that they were interested in assisting each community ih acquiring a Hospital. He estimated that an institution com- parable to the Gaston Hospital could be reproduced in University Park for approxi- mately $1,000,000.00 and that his Corporation would be glad to underwrite as much as $750,000.00 and when the bonded indebtedness had been paid,the Hospital would become the property of this City. It was explained to Mr. Rushing that there is very little, if any, available land in University Park upon which such an insti- tution could be located, but should he be successful in finding a location which would be donated to this City for the purpose in question, that the City Commission would give further consideration to his project. The City Commission then opened sealed proposals to sell the City seven auto- mobiles. The following is the tabulation of proposals submitted: Unit Gross Old Cars General Motors Corp. Bel-Air Two-Ten Series (Chev.) $ 1,660.56 $ 11,623.92 $ 3,950.00 1,580.48 11,063.36 3,950.00 $ 7,673.92 7,113.36 Horn - Williams Fair Lane 2,124.25 14,869.75 5,005.00 9,864.75 Ed Maher Fair Lane 2,092.18 14,645.26 4,700.00 9,945.26 Ridout Motors Customline 1,862.00 13,034.00 4,960.00 8,074.00 Morris Robinson Dodge, Inc. Texan 2,112.40 14~786.80 4,400.00 10,386.80 Orand Buick Co. Special 2,451.35 17,159.45 4,755.00 12,404.45 C. S. Hamilton Belvedere 2,011.08 14,077.56 3,750.00 Savoy 1,951.68 13,661.76 3,750.00 10,327.56 9,911.76 Ben Griffin Fair Lane 1,871.71 13,101.97 4,475.00 8,626.27 After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the above proposals be referred to the Mayor and City Clerk for careful study and consideration with authority to purchase what, in their opinion, would be the best buy. The City Clerk explained that the following people had paid taxes to this City through error on automobiles, which they now claim they did not own on 3anuary 1, 1955: James L. Wilson $ 6.04 R. H. Buchagitt 13.32 Edward E. Anton 3.18 A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to make re- fund to the above gentlemen in the amounts set out. The City Clerk later presented a letter from Mr. Frank W. Cawthon, District Manager of the Texas Highway Department, enclosing agreement to be executed by this City, said agreement setting out that this City will remit to the State Highway Department $2,000.00 to cover the estimated cost of constructing curb and gutter along Northwest Parkway from Baltimore Street, west, to Tulane Street. The City Clerk further explained that Mr. Harris E. Yarbrough, owner of the land abutting Northwest Parkway, had agreed to reimburse the City for the full amount of the cost of the curb and gutter. A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the agreement be executed and that the Mayor and City Clerk make the $2,000.00 remittance re- quested therein. There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 20TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, A. D. 1956 33 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CON~IISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITO- RIUM~ 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD~ MONDAY~ FEBRUARY 20~ 1956 AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session~ Monday~ February 20~ 1956~ 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~ City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven~ Assistant Engineer Sam Spradlin~ Chief of Police and Fire Department Forrest E. Keene~ Purchas- ing Agent W. E. West~ Building Permit Clerk Lawrence Wilson~ Superintendent of Pub- lic Works L. H. Sullivan~ and City Clerk Ralph £. Hamman. The only other people present were a Reporter from the Time Herald and his wife and Keith Kathan~ Reporter for Park Cities News. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. and issued a pro- clamation decla~ing'Ma~ch'~5 through March 10 Public School Week in University Park. A motion was then made by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the following resolution be approved: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT TO THE CITY OF DALLAS MONTHLY THE PRO RATA COST OF MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF THE 20 ORNAMENTAL STREET LIGHTS ALONG CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY BEIWEEN MOCKINGBIRD LANE AND ALLEY SOUTH OF LOVERS LANE WHICH IS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CI/Y OF UNIVERSITY PARK A motion was then made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stuffle- beme~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the Mayor execute an order in connec- tion with the Municipal election~ which will be held April 3~ 1956~ whereupon the following order was issued: I~ ROY C. COFFEE~ MAYOR OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ TEXAS~ BY VIRTUE OF THE POWER VESTED IN ME BY LAW~ DO HEREBY ORDER THAT AN ELECTION BE HELD IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ ON APRIL 3~ 1956~ BETWEEN THE HOURS OF SEVEN O'CLOCK A.M. UNTIL SEVEN O'CLOCK P.M. 1956~ BEING THE FIRST TUESDAY THEREOF~ FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS OF SAID CITY MAYOR COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER 3¸4 The City Clerk presented Certificate No. 502, Credit to the Tax Rolls, in the sum of $1,894.09 correcting and cancelling of certain items assessed for the years 1938 through 1955, which had been assessed either through error or apparently are uncollectible. A Motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the certificate mentioned be approved. There being no further business the meeting recessed. . PASSED AND APPROV£D THIS THE 5TH DAY OF MARCH, A. D. 1956 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CO~IS$IONER$ OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUm, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, ~ARCH 5, 1956, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday, March 5, 1956, 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, Assistant Engineer Sam Spradlin, Chief of Police and Fire Department Forrest E. Keene, Purchasing Agent W. E, West, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, City Judge Gene Lary, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. ,The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 P.M. and announced that he had received a Traffic Court Award from the American Bar Association, in connection with awards made by that Association at its 78th annual meeting AugUst 22, 1955. The award was made to this City for progress in the improvement in the quality of traffic courts during the year 1954. The only~Ci%y in the United States in our population bracket receiving such an award in addition to this City was Ironwood, Michigan. Mayor Coffee presented the plaque to City 3udge Gene Lary and City Attorney Dick P. Wood. Paul H. Raines of 3248 Southwestern Boulevard appeared before the Commission for the purpose of again protesting the action of the Dallas Transit Company in using Southwestern Boulevard from Airline Road to Hillcrest as a bus route. Mr. Raines was advised that the City Commission would consider his complaint at its next meeting, which will be the 19th of March, 1956. The Commission instructed City Clerk Ralph Hamman to contact the proper Officials of the Dallas Iransit Company in regard to this question. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: 3"6 ORDINANCE DETERMING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF AN ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK F, S.M.U. HEIGHTS ADDITION, AND BLOCK A, PROXIMO ADDITION, APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM WAGE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH SPECIFICATIONS, LETTING CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVEN~NT, Nt~KING 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 Stuffle- beme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES ON THE COST OF IMPROVEMENT AND OF ANDUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVEMENT OF ALLEf KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 352 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 DIRECT- ING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE The Mayor then read a letter from Mr. R. F. VoTer, President of David Graham Hall Foundation, and a letter from Mr. Elgin E. Crull, city Manager of Dallas, rela- tive to the City Commission adopting a Resolution approving the creation of a County- Wide Health Advisory Board. After due consideration the City Attorney was re- quested~to prepare a Resolution to be considered at the next regular meeting of the City Commission. Fire Marshal Wyatt reported to the Commission that he and Mr. Smith, of the State Health Department, had recently inspected 20 establishments in the City of University Park, all of which were engaged in the handling of food. He stated that conditions as a whole were found satisfactory and where improvements needed to be made the Operators had agreed to do so and that he would follow up and see that the improvements are made. He, also, reported checking 17 business establishments for fire hazards during the month of February, 1956. A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put %o 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 REQUIR- ING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING NORIH ON AIRLINE EXTENSION AND SOUTH ON DURHAM STREET TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF City Clerk presented recommendation from Chief Keene and Sergeant Blachley that a Fire Lane be created on the north side of Northwest Parkway from Baltimore to Tulane Boulevard. After due consideration the City Clerk was instructed to write the proper Highway Officials~ and request permission to create a Fire Lane on the north side of Northwest Parkway from Preston Road to Airline Road~ and if such permission is granted that an Ordinance be prepared for its adoption at the next Commission Meeting which will be the 19th of March~ 1956. There being no further business~ the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 19TH DAY OF MARCH~ 1956. 38¸ 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 19j 1956j AT 7:30 P,M. The Board of commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session~ Monday~ March 19~ 1956, 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. Woodi Chief of Police and Fire Department Forrest E. Keene~ city Engineer 3ack B. Kirven~ Assistant Engineer Sam Spradlin, Building Permit Clerk Lawrence Wilson, superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan~ Fire Marshal George Wyatt, Purchasing Agent W. E. West~ and City Clerk Ralph E. Han~nan. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7~30 p.m. and stated that the Commission would be glad to consider any new business, whereupon the follow- ing citizens appeared before theCommission: Mrs. Paul Raines Mrs. Neely G. Landrum Mrs. E. A. Krummenacher Paul H. Raines Geo. K. Hempel Mrs. E. L. DeLoach Mrs. Luther Sharp J. N. Ingraham Mrs. 3. N. Ingraham Mrs. F. A. Meurin E. A. Krummenacher Robert B. Monson 3248 Southwestern 3336 Southwestern 3231 Southwestern. 3248 Southwestern 3315 Southwestern~ 3237 Southwestern 3337 Southwestern 3325 Southwestern 3325 Southwestern 3242 Southwestern 3231 Southwestern 3230 Southwestern Mr. Paul Raines, 3248 Southwestern, introduced the above people and stated that he would act as spokesman, and that their purpose of attending the City Commission Meeting was to protest the operation of the street railway bus over Southwestern Boulevard from Airline Road to Hillcrest Avenue by the Dallas Transit After Company. /all of the people had had an opportunity to express themselves fully, Mayor Coffee recognized Mr. Tom Owens~ Official of the Dallas Transit Company. Mr. Owens stated to the Commissioners and the people present that the Transit Company was very much pleased with its present route. Mr. Owens pointed out the dis- advantages to the use of a larger loop. He also pointed out that when this par- ticular bus route used Airline Road instead of Hillcrest that the Company received many complaints from the people residing on the west side of Airline Road between Southwestern Boulevard and Lovers Lane, stating that the bus came so close to their bedrooms, which were on the east. He further pointed out that the houses on South- western are back 50 feet from the front property line and that the bedrooms in every instance were further from the traffic than the bedrooms of the people on Airline Road. After due consideration the Commission stated that the matter would be taken under advisement and %hat a decision would probably be reached by the time of the next regular meeting which would be April 2, 1956. A petition'bearing 16 signatures was presented by Mr. Reece Lutrick, a Mr. Weaver, and a Mr. Tudor, all residing in the 3200 and 3300 blocks of Stanford, re- questing that an Ordinance be passed prohibiting dogs from running at large. The Mayor and Commissioners explained to these gentlemen that about 18 months ago an election was held in connection with this question, and that the majority of those voting in said election voted to permit the dogs to run at large and that they did not feel that'it~would be proper to pass an Ordinance at this time prohibiting dogs running at large, in view of the election that had been held. Mr. Howard Goldman appeared before the Commission and stated that he was the owner of the Contemporary Furniture House located at the 3900 block of Villanova Drive. He requested permission to move furniture out on the sidewalk .in front of his store and serve~cold drinks and refreshments the night of March 26th. This request being made on the theory that it would be a publicity stunt and would pro- bably draw attention to this furniture store and its wares. After due consideration Mr. Goldman was told that it was the feeling that such action, should he be permitted to do this, would set a precedent and other merchants throughout the City might like- wise desire to use the sidewalk thus requiring the pedestrians to walk in the street, which of course would be a traffic hazard. Mr. Goldman was requested not to make use of the sidewalk as a place to display his merchandise. ' 4O 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 H~ARING AND LEVYING ASS£SSN~NTS FOR PART OF THE COSY OF IMPROVING ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK F~ $.M.U. HEIGHTS ADDITION~ AND BLOCK A~ PROXIMO ADDITION, IN THE CI/Y OF UNIV£RSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTIING THEREON AND AGAINST THE OWNERS TH£R£OF~ PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASS£SS~ENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY 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 CI~f OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, CREATING A FIRE LAN~ ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE SOUTH ACCESS ROAD ON LOOP 12 (ALSO KNOWN AS NORTHWEST PARKWAY) BETWEEN PRESTON ROAD AND AIRLINE ROAD PROHIBITING THE PARKING OF ANY VEHICLE ALONG SAID FIRE LANE AT ANY TIME AND PROVIDING A PENALTY A motion was nade by Comissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPOINTING A PERSON TO SERVE AS A MFJ~BER OF THE "COUNTY-WIDE PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD" The City Clerk presented a letter dated March 13 from Mr. L. B'~ Houston~ Park Director of the City of Dallas~ setting out that his City was in the near future going to plant live oak trees along Central Expressway access roads north to Northwest Highway. They had contracted to pay $7.00 per tree and that if this City desired to cooperate in this program that Dallas would purchase the trees and plant them and bill us for $7.00 for each tree being the cost to the City of Dallas plus actual labor expense connected with the planting. It was estimated that total expense to the City of University Park would be less than $500.00. After due con- sideration a motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stuffle- beme, put to vote and carried unanimously~ that the City Clerk be authorized to in- form Mr. Houston that this City will be glad to pay its pro rata part of the cost for the tree planting. The City Clerk requested permission to refund $1.71 to W. F. Baldwin for over-payment of tax. A motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by 4! Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that such authority be granted. 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 ORD£RING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF AN ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK 7, SUMMITT LAWN ADDI- TION, BLOCK A, GREENWADES ADDITION, AND ACREAGE LYING SOUTH OF BLOCK 7, SUMMITT LAWN ADDITION, APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM WAGE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH SPECIFICATIONS, LETTING CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVE- MENTS, MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THEPAYMENT OF THE CITY'S PORTION OF IHE COST, DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE ESTIMATES, AND DE- CLARING AN EMERGENCY 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 APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES ON THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVEMENTS ON ALLEY KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 353 IN THE CI/Y 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 recessedl PASSED AND APPROVBD THIS THE 2ND DAY OF APRIL, 1956. MINUTES OF THE P~GUIARN~ETING OF TH~BOARDOF CO~ISSION£RS OF TH£ CITY OF UNIV£RSITY PARK, H£LD IN TH£ CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD. MONDAY, APRIL 2~ AT 7:30 P.M.~ 1956 The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, April 27 1956, 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, Chief of Police Forrest.E. Keene, Superin- tendent of PublicWorks L. H. Sullivan~ City Engineer 3ack P. Kirven~ Ass, istant City Engineer Sam Sprad~in~ Purchasing Agent W. E. West7 and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The MayOr called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. and stated that the first order of business Would be.toagain consider the request of the .people re- siding, on. Southwestern Boulevard in the 3200 and 3300 blocks~that the City order the discontinuance of the operation Of Dallas Transit Company Bus Route No.. 21 over that street. Mr. Paul Raines representing the property owners of Southwestern Boulevard stated to the Commission that he and his neighbors were still of the opinion that the bus would more adequately serve the citizenry of the community if it continued south on Airline Road and did not use Southwestern Boulevard. The Mayor requested the City Clerk to read the recommendation of the Police Chief and City Engineer. This was done and then Mr. Tom H. Owens~ Superintendent of Traffic of the Dallas Transit Co. requested the City Clerk to read to the Commission his communication of March 287 1956~ giving the traffic count on Southwestern Boule- .., .~ ,!,'.,~'~.. .....~i!i~. vard~ which was made by his employees on March 23. After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that effective April 15, 1956, that the bus company be re- quested to discontinue operation on Southwestern Boulevard from Airline Road west to Hilicrest and that the bus continue south on Airline Road from Southwestern Boulevard to Daniel ~treet thence west to Hillcrest Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Cants of 3229 Wentwood appeared before the Commission and requested that the bus route in question be authorized to use the 3200 and 3300 blocks of Wentwood. Mayor Coffee explained to these people that the bus company had previously requested permission to use these blocks of Wentwood, but it appeared that the majority of the people residing in these blocks objected to the bus company operating over Wen%wood. Mr. Owens was requested by the Mayor to keep in mind the request of these good people, and if, in his opinion, any change could be made that apparently would be satisfactory to the majority of the people that he present a suggestion to the Commission for its 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 IMPROVF~V~NTS OP AN ALL~Y THROUGH BLOCK 5~ UNIVERSITY COURT ADDITION, APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM WAGE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH SPECIFICATION~ LETTING CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVF~NTS ,. MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR TH~ PAYN~NT OF THE CI/Y'S PORTION OF TH~ COST, DIRECTING THE CI/Y ENGINEER TO PREPARE £STIMAT~S~ AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY A motion~ was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanaimously, 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 DI$/RICT NO. 354 IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ TEXA$~ 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 A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner $tufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK COMMENDING BURNETT SMITH There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 16TH DAY OF APRIL, A. D. 1956 44 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 16TH, AT 7:30 P.M. 1956 The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, April 16, 1956, 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 Judge Gene'.LefT, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Assistant Engineer Sam Spradlin, Chief of Police ForreSt E. Keene, Superintendent of Public WorksiL. H. Sullivan, Deputy Tax Assessor and Collector J. W. Woodard, Manager Water Department R. W. Puryear, Building Permit Clerk Lawrence Wilson, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, and City Clerk Ralph E. Haman. Others present were Mr. and Mrs. Ed S. Wesson, Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Gozzaldi, Mr. Will Benners and Keith Kathan, Reporter for the park Cities - North Dallas News. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. and sta~ed the first order of business would be th~ canvassing of the election returns in connection with Municipal election, which was held April 3~ 1956; whereupon, the City Clerk presented Certificate of Election Returns signed by Mr. W. Wilson Peevey, the Presiding Officer of subject election. A motion was then made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE CANVASSING THE RETURNS OF THE CITY ELECTION H~LD APRIL 3, 1956, DECLARING ROY. C. COFFEE ELECTED MAYOR, WALTER E. GEORGE AND WYLIE STUFFLEBEME ELECTED COMMISSIONERS OF THIS CITY, AND ORDERING THEIR IMMEDIATE IN- STALLATION The City Clerk then presented Public Official Bonds, executed by Mr. Roy C. Coffee, Mr. W. E. George, and Mr. Wylie Stufflebeme, as principals of said Bonds, having been written by the Travelers Indemnity Company~ of Hartford, Connecticut. The Bonds had been approved by the City Attorney as to form and by the City Clerk as to solvency of the Obligee, being the Travelers-~ndemnityCompany; whereupon, a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, 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 STUFFLEBFJ~£, AS PRINCIPALS, AND THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY~ AS SURETY The oath of office was then administered to Mayor Roy C. Coffee and Commissioners Walter E. George and Wylie Stufflebeme by Dick P. Wood. A motion was then made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ 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 UNIVERSITY PARK~ TEXAS~ TERM BEGINNING APRIL 16~ 1956, ENDING AT THE WILL OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE SAID CITY A motion was then made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ 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 then made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the following Ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING FORREST E. KEEN5 AS CHIEF OF POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS A motion was then made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING GENE LARY CITY JUDGE AND FIXING HIS COMPENSATION A motion was then 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 APPOINTING A BOARD OF ~ .... AD3USTMENT FIXING THE TERM OF OFFICE AND COMPENSA- TION OF THE MEMBERS SO APPOINTED 4¸6 A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE APPOINTING A COMMISSION TO BE KNOWN AS TH]{ ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK TO R£COMM~ND THE BOUNDARIES OF THE VARIOUS ZONING DISTRICTS AND APPROPRIAT£ REGULATIONS TO BE ENFORCED THEREIN, FIXING THE TERM OF OFFIC£ AND COMPENSATION OF THE MEMBERS SO APPOINTED 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, APPOINTING MERBERS OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 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, APPOINTING A BOARD OF EQUALIZATION FOR THE YEAR 1956, FIXING TIME FOR THE FIRST MEETING AND THE COMPENSATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Mayor Coffee, that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANC£ APPOINTING WALTER E. GEORGE AS MAYOR PRO TF3~ TO SERVE DURING THE ABSENCE OF THE MAYOR A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commission Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING IMPROVFJ~ENTS IN ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK "F" S.M.U. H~IGHTS ADDITION AND BLOCK "A" PROXIMO ADDITION, BEING DISTRICT NO. 352, AND ORDERING PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS DUE W. S. CRAWFORD COMPANY FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS The City Clerk presented a letter from Hillcrest Masonic Lodge pointing out that that organization had purchased the south 10 feet of Lot 6 and the north 25 feet of Lot 7, Block Er of University Park revised addition, and that the second story of the building located thereon was used exclusively for lodge purposes, and 4,7 it was felt that the City should tax the property accordingly. The Tax Assessor and Collector~ Ralph E. Hamman~ recommended that he be authorized to waive ad valorem taxes on the second story of this building~ being the only part of the build- ing used exclusively for lodge purposes~ and that the remainder of the building and the ground be assessed in keeping with the assessment levied on comparable property. After due consideration~ a motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimoulsy that the recommendation o of the Tax Assessor and Collector~ recommending that the Taxes be lowered $4~420.00, be'approved and that the ad valorem ~axes on the property in question be lowered from $12~320.00 to $7~900.00. The Commission discussed at considerable length the:Operating of the swimming pool for the current year~ and after due consideration~ a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimous~y~ that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ TEXAS~ PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF IHE UNIVERSITY PARK SWIMMING POOLS BY CERTAIN PERSONS, PROVIDING RULES AND REGULAIIONS GOVERNING THE USE OF THE POOLS~ PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLA/ION OF THE RULES AND REGULA- TIONS~ REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES HERETOFORE ADOPIED AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY A motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stuf£1e- beme~ 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 THE ALLEY ABUTTING BLOCKS NUMBERS E~ F~ G~ AND H~ CAMPUS HEIGHTS NO. 1 ADDITION AND BLOCKS NOS. 2~ 4~ 6~ 8 AND lO~ HURSEY ADDITION IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ TE~AS~ APPROVING AND ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS~ APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM WAGE 8GALE CONTAINED IN SUCH SPECIFICATIONS~ DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY 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 ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK 7~ SUMMITT LAWN ADDITION~ BLOCK A~ CREENWADES ADDITION~ AND ACREAGE LYING SOUTH OF BLOCK 7~ (CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE) 48 $U~ITT LAWN 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 There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 23RD DAY OF APRIL, A. D. 1956 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR NEETING OF THE BOARD OF CON~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM~ 3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD. MONDAY, MAY 7, 1956~ AT 7:30 P.M. 1956 49 The board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday~ May 7~ 1956~ at 7~30 p.m. The following memebers 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~ Assistant Engineer Sam Spradlin~ Chief of Police Forrest E. Keener Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan~ Purchasing Agent W. E. West~ City Auditor 3ames E. Brown~ Building Permit Cl~rk Lawrence Wilson~ Manager Water Department Roland Puryear~ and Fire Marshal George Wyatt. Others present were Mr. 3ack Nadel~ Mr. Will Benners~ Mr. Keith Kathan and another reporter from the Park Cities - North Dallas News. Also Mr. Bill RiPpey~ of 3400 Marquette~ an Attorney associated with Mr. Dick Woody City Attorney. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. and stated that the first order of business would be to hear from two residents who were present in connection with any matter that they might have to present to the CoUncil. Mr. Will H. Benners~ 3431Asbury~ presented to the Mayor and Commissioners a petition~ requesting that the City impose parking restrictions limiting the length of time that motor vehicles could be parked along said street. Mr. Benners stated that this petition had been signed by the residents on Asbury Street who lived within 250 feet west of the alley which is immediately west of Hillcrest Street. He also pointed out that this was an exceptionally long block - approximately 1~250 feet long - and that he had not tried to get the signatures of those residents who lived down on ~he section near the 3unior High School. Mr. Benners stated that as a result of the Council's restricting and placing limitations on parking on Hillcrest Avenue that the citizens had started parking their cars in the morning on Asbury and leaving them all day~ blocking the entrances and exits to d~iveways 5¸0 and causing the residents along Asbury inconvenience. The Mayor asked the City Attorney as to the policy they had been following in the past about imposing parking restrictions and Mr. Wood replied that the City had consistently followed ~ a pattern of placing such restrictions on an entire block or more, but that the City had not imposed such restrictions on anything less than one block. Mayor Coffee then advised Mr. Benners that if a majority of people in the entire block favored parking restrictions, the City Commission would be happy to give this matter further consideration, and Mr. Benners stated that he would circulate his petition to the other property owners in said block. Mr. 3ack Nadel, 3141 Bryn Mawr, next appeared before the Mayor and Commissioners and stated that he had recently written the City a letter objecting to the bus following the routing east on Daniels to Airline where the bus made a left turn, north on Airline to Caruth~ where the bus made a left turn, west on Caruth to Hillcrest, where the bus again made a left turn'~ .because all of the statistics showed that left ~urns were a greater hazard than right-hand turns. Mr. Nadel __ stated that for over five years the bus had been following the same route but that it had gone out Hillcrest to Caruth and made a right-hand turn, then east to Airline, where it made another right-hand turn, thence south to Daniel where it made a right-hand turn, thence west to Hillcrest where it made only left-hand turn. Mr. Nadel emphasized the fact that the old route had been safe and that the insurance companies were doing everything in their power to educate the public on a safe-driving program~ and stated that he had been interested in safety for over fifteen years and that the route allowed by the University Park Council created an additional hazard. That the statistics showed that the most serious collisions were caused by head-on accidents and that in the cities most of the accidents were caused by left-hand turns. At this point the Mayor requested the City Engineer, Jack B. Kirven, and the Chief of Police, Forrest E. Keene, to come to the council table and asked these members of the Safety Committee why the present routing had been adopted. Jack Kirven stated that the officials of the Dallas Transit Company had come to University Park and that Chief Keene and City Engineer Kirven had gone with the officials and had carefully examined each of the corners where left turns were permitted~ to determine which route was the safest. 3ack Kirven said that con- siderable time had been spent at the intersection of Daniel and Airline since this was the intersection which caused the greatest problem. That under the old system a bus coming south on Airliner after picking up and discharging passengers~ was re- quired to swing to the left into the wrong lane~ and that as the bus proceeded around the intersection the bus had to again swing into the oncoming lane along Daniel be- fore it could get back into the right-hand lane. That the buses had repeatedly run over the curb of the property at the intersection of Daniel and Airline in making the right-hand turn and that it was hazardous to traffic when the bus swung into the wrong lane on Airline~ and that the same was true when the bus swung into the wrong lane on Daniel. Kirven stated that after the matter had received careful study~ it was the opinion of the Safety Committee that by permitting the bus to make a left- hand turn at the intersection of Daniel and Airline the bus would be able to execute the turn and stay in the proper traffic lane~ thereby causing a safer turn than the right-hand turn on that intersection and that after checking each intersection on the proposed rou{e~ the Safety Committee had recommended the route to the Mayor and Com- missioners. Commissioner Stufflebeme asked the Chief of Police whether any accidents had occurred along the route during the five weeks that it had been in operation and the Chief of Police stated that there had been no accidents. Mr. Nadel stated that the mere fact that there had not been any accidents in this short period of time did not refute all of the national statistics on the danger of left turns and and said that he could present charts and graphs prepared by the National Safety Council show- ing the danger. Mr. stufflebeme emphasized the fact that this was a local problem and that this Commission kept the needs and interests of its citizens paramount at all times with the emphasis of the Commission being on providing the safest routes possible and at the same time the Commission tried to work in harmony with the Dallas Iransit Company. He mentioned the fact that recently the Council had refused the Dallas Iransit Company pez~nission to use certain streets and had directed the Dallas Transit Company to use other streets and routes - that there was a two'fold duty on the Commission~ namely, to provide adequate public transportation for the public in a safe manner and second, to permit the bus company to operate routes of its choice where the public interest was not adversely affected. Mr. Nadel requested the Mayor and Commissioner George to state their positions on this matter and Commissioner George advised Mr. Nadel that he could present any matter that he wanted and any evidence that he wanted to this Commission and that the Commission was willing to grant him a full and courteous hearing. Thereupon, Mr. Nadel advised the Mayor and Commissioners that he was going to bring all the pressure that he could to cause them to change the route~ in accordance with his letter, and the Mayor and Commissioners stated that they felt that their duty was to the people of University Park and that they had an open mind on this subject and that they did feel that the present route should be tested to determine whether it was safe be- fore making any changes-. The City Attorney opened sealed bids pursuant to legal advertisements of April 16 and April 26, for the improvement of an alley between Snider Plaza and Hursey Street extending from Daniel Street, north to Lovers Lane. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George and unanimously carried~ that the bids be referred to the City Engineer for tabulation and review by the Mayor~ and that after determination the Mayor be authorized to execute a contract for the paving of said alley to the person who submitted the best bid there- for. Bids submitted were as follows: W. S. Crawford Co. Uvalde Construction Co. Austin Paving Co. Iexas Bitulithic Co. $ 7,515.00 7,619.50 7,826.20 7,950.50 A motion was then made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the Mayor be authorized to enter into contract with said W. S. Crawford Company pursuant to their bid and that the follow- in9 resolution be approved: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTI~[ATES OF THE COST OF I~PROVE~ENT$ AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR I~°ROVF~ENTS ON AN ALLEY 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 A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stuffle- beme, put to vote and unanimously carried, that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE I~PROVE~ENT$ OF AN ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK 69 UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS NUMBER 7 ADDITION~ APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM WAGE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH SPECIFICATIONS, LETTING CONTRACT FOR SUCH I~PROVEMENTS, ~tKING 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 a vote and unanimously carried, that the following Ordinance be adopted: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES ON THE COST OF INLPROVEMENT$ AND OF A~OUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVEMENTS ON ALLEY KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 356 IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING TO THE O~NER$ OF ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND TO ALL OTHERS INTERESTED~AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE The City Attorney presented the Mayor and Commissioners a letter from Richard P. Kincheloe, Jr., in which he donated to the City funds paid him for assisting in holding the Municipal Election on April 3, 1956. He said "The opportunity to serve his City was sufficient compensation", and returned the $10.00 check offered him in payment of service. On a motion made~ seconded and unanimously carried, the City Commission adopted a resolution thanking Mr. Kincheloe for his generosity and authoriz- ing the Mayor to address a letter to Mr. Kincheloe acknowledging his contribution. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George and unanimously passed, that the City reimburse Ralph E. Hamman for the expenses which he had incurred in connection with attending the special meeting of the Texas City Manager's Association held in Tyler~ Texas, on May 6, 7, and 8th. The City Attorney, Dick P. Wood, introduced Mr. William Rippey to the Mayor and Commissioners and stated that Mr. Rippey is now associated with the City Attorney on a part-time basis and that from time to time, as the occasion presents itself, it might be desirable for Mr. Rippey to substitute for the City Attorney in the operation of the City's Corporation Court, provided such arrangement would be satisfactory to the Mayor and Commissioners. A motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously, approving Mr. Rippey substituting for the City Attorney in the Corporation Court sessions when it was necessary for City Attorney Wood to be absent from such Court. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED ANDAPPRO¥£D THIS THE 21ST DAY OF MAY, A. D. 1956 / CITY CLERK 551, MINUTES OF THE REGULAR N~ETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONFflS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ H~LD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM~ 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD~ MONDAY~ MAY 21~ 1956~ AT 7:30 The Boamd of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session~ Monday~ May 21~ 1956~ 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 Department Forrest £. Keener City Engineer Jack B. Kirven~ Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan~ Fire Marshall George Wyatt~ Deputy Tax Assessor and Collector 3ames D. Woodard~ Assistant 5ngineer Sam Spradlin~ and City Clerk Ralph 5. Hamman. The only other person to attend this meeting was 3oe Plomaritis~ Reporter from the Park Cities - North Dallas News. The Mayor CaLled the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. and the City Clerk presented blue print plans and specifications for a community building to be located at the corner of Haynie Avenue and Gold Drive. The documents had been prepared by Bennett and Crittenden~ Architects and Planning ConsUltants~ and had been carefully examined by the Commission in executive session with Mr. Norman Crittenden. A motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stuffle- beme~ put to vote and carried unanimously~ that the plans be accepted and that the City Clerk be instructed to advertise for sealed bids~ said bids to be re- ceived not later than 5 p.m. on the 18th of 3une~ 1956~ and to be opened and read aloud in the City Hall Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on said 18th day of June~ 1956. The City Clerk then p~esented Certificate of Credit to Tax Roll No. 503 list- ing taxes for years 1938 through 1955 where it has been impossible to locate the Taxpayers or where clerical errors have been made and the assessments levied erroneously~ total of said certificate is $4~730.60. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by commissioner George~ put %o vote and carried unanimousty~ that the Tax Assessor and Collector be authorized to remove the items listed herein from the active tax rolls and the general ledger and transfer to the dormant ledgers. The City Clerk discussed with the Commission the desirability of them havin9 a meetin9 with the men and women employed as 9uards and cashiers at the swimmin9 poo~ for the year 1956~ and it was decided that such a meetin9 could be held Thursday afternoon~ May 31~ at 4:30 p.m.. There bein9 no further business~ the meetin9 recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 5TH DAY OF JUNE~ 1956. ATTES ~/,,' ,57¸ C MINUTES OF THE RECESSED MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CON~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, THURSDAY~ MAY 31~ 1956~ AT 4:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in recessed session, Thursday~ May 31~ 1956~ at 4:30 P.M. The following memebers were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee~ Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme and Walter E. George. Also, present were Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene~ City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven, Pur- chasing Agent W. E. West and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order and stated that the purpose of the meet- ing was to discuss with those employed to operate the seimming pool for the current season~ their duties and obligations to this City and to the Community as a whole. Talks were made by ~omm'issioner George` and Commissioner Stufflebeme. The following is the name~ address and telephone number of those present that have been employed to operate the swimming pool this seasons Name Address Homer M. Barns Paul W. Fortner Rosemary Reddi%t Suzenne Alexander Mrs. Wm. T. Elsby Wm. T. Elsby Marilyn Eckert Charles Estill 3erry 3eter 3erry R. Tucker Bob Finegan Lyle 3. Ratner Irwin K. Oxnish Dick Snelling Bill Koons Bob Knight 2060 Westchester Drive 1510 Crest Ridge~ Mesquite, Texas 4305 Southern Avenue 4372 San Carlos 3403 Norwalk 3403 Norwalk 3725 Amherst 3132 Greenbrier 4429 Hyer 3508 Binkley 3521Rankin 9569 Lakemont 6464 Norway Rd. 3133 Caruth 2916 E. Binkley #4 2936 Milton Telephone Number 3-7083 AT5-4514 LA-2327 3U-9339 F17-3486 FL7-3486 F~-0157 F~3719 JU-7961 LA-7130 3U-5586 EL-0427 F08--8329 EM-3442 LA-2875 LA-9504 The City Clerk presented a statement from Bennett and Crit%enden in the sum of $900.00 pursuant to their statement dated October 17, 1955, being 25% of 8~ (2~) of an estimated cost of $45,000.00 and for preliminary design studies and outline speci- fications. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the statement be paid. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 4th DAY OF 3UNE, 1956. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CON~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUN, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, JUNE 4TH, 1956, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday, June 4th, 1956, at 7:30 P.M. The following members were pre- sent: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Walter E. George, City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven, Chief of Police Porrest E. Keene, Fire Marshall George Wyatt, Assistant Engineer Sam Spradlin, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, Building. Permit Clerk L. H. Wilson, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Among persons attending this meeting were 3oe Plomaritis, Reporter from the park Cities-North Dallas News, and a reporter from the Dallas Morning News. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 P.M. and recognized that the Commission had several guests and inquired as to the purpose for these people attending the meeting. It was determined that most of those present had come for the purpose of protesting the construction of the proposed Community House at the corner of Haynie Avenue and Golf Drive, whereupon the following people came forth~ Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Collins Mr. and Mrs. Karl B. Rusch Mr. and Mrs. Harold Haaker Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Wiesner 3649 Haynie Street 3542 Haynie Street 3628 Haynie Street 6620 Golf Drive Mr. Collins acted as Spokesman for the group and offered the Commission a Petition bearing approximately 180 signatures~ protesting the architectural design of the proposed building and urged that the exterio~ design of said pro- posed building be changed to Williamsburg or Georgian architecture. After all of the above named people had an opportunity to express themselves fully con- cern~ng the proposed building the Mayor called on Mr. 3. M. Bennett~ Sr. Member of Bennett and Crittenden~ Architects and Planning COnsultants~ to explain to those present why the proposed building had been designed along the lines of Contemporary architecture. Mr. Bennett also explained %hat the floor plan of the building would have to be changed if the exterior was changed. Mayor Coffee suggested to those present who were objecting to the proposed building that they consult with Mr. Bennett so that he might be able to give them a clearer mental picture of how the building would look when it is completed. The MaYor further stated that the City was adver- tising to receive bids in connection with the proposed building on 3une 18th. A public hearing was then held in connection with the paving of the alley be- tween Snider Plaza and Hursey Street~ extending from Daniel street to Lovers Lane. Dr. A. T. Rowson and Mr. A. M. Tyson appeared and protested this improvement on the grounds that the Contract Price was too high and that in their opinion~ the assessment against their respective Properties was more than it should be. It was explained to these gentlemen that the Contractor, Mr. W. S. Crawford, was the low bidder and that the assessments against their respective properties were identical with the unit cost of assessments levied against all of the property owners facing.Snider Plaza where the alley was to be paved~ being a width of 18 feet. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted. :~.. ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST IMPROVING THE ALLEY BETWEEN SNID£R PLAZA AND HURSEY STREET~ EXTENDING FROM DANIEL AV£NUE NORTH TO LOVERS LANE~ KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 355~ IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ TEXAS~ FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTIES ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST THE OWNERS TH£REOF~ PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND TH£ ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF~ AND DECLARING AN £MERGENCY A public hearing was then held in connection with the paving of the alley between Villanova Drive and Northwest Parkway~ extending from Baltimore Drive to Thackery Street. No one appeared to protest this improvement. Whereupon~ a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF TH~ COST OF IMPROVING ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK 69, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS NO. 7 ADDITION IN /HE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS~ FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST THE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR /HE COLLECTIONS OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mr. Will H. Benners, 3r., of 3431Asbury Street appeared and stated that it was his understanding that the City Tax Collector had been receiving from Mrs. Ellis P. House a sum of money each year for the past twenty years equivalent to the amount of Ad Valorem taxes on the tract of ground 50 x 167.5 immediately east of Lot 4, Wesley Place Addition. Mrs. House now and for t~e past twenty years has owned said Lot 4 of Wesley Place Addition and the Tract of ground just mentioned abutting her property on the East, was at one time a country road or street known as Brentwood. Mr. Benners stated that as Agent for Mrs. Cecil Simpson, owner of property in that vicinity, he wanted this Tract of ground 50 x 167.5, described above, reopened as a street. The City Commission listened very attentively to Mr. Bennera request but took no action thereon. There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 18TH DAY OF 3UNE, 1956. ~CLERK MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARKs HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUMs 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARDs MONDAYs'JUNE 18THs 1956s AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session~ Mondays 3une 18s 1956~ at 7:30 P.M. The following memebers were presents Mayor Roy C. Coffee~ Commissioners Walter E. George and Wylie Stuffle- benes City Attorney Dick P. Woods Chief of Fire and Police.Forrest E. Keenes City Engineer Jack B. Kirvens Assistant City Engineer Sam Spradlins Fire Marshal George Wyatts City Audito~ 3ames E. Brown~ Purchasing Agent W. E. Wests Superin- tendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivans and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Others present were President Charles Shields of the Park Cities - North Dallas Newss and Bennett and Crittendens Architectss who had been employed to draw plans and specifications for a proposed community builging. Mayor Coffee called the meeting to order promptly at 7530 P.M. Mr. 3ohn Miller of 6709 Gold Drives Mrs. Edward S. Collins of 3649 Haynie Avenue~ and Mrs. Karl B. Rusch of 3542 University Boulevards appeared before the Commission and again urged that the architectural design be changed of the proposed community house to be constructed at the corner of Haynie Avenue and Golf Drive. Mr. Millers acting as spokesman for the groups stated that the neighbors in the vicinity would prefer the lot to remain vacant in preference to the construction of a temporary community house according to the plans and specifications prepared. Mr. Miller further stateds and his statement was concurred in by the ladies with hims that the present structure known as the friendship house should be torn down and moved away ass!in his opinions it was not suitable for the use heretofore made of same. "' The City Clerks pursuant to previous instruction~ had advertised for bids to be received at this Commission Meeting in connection with the proposed structure. Sealed bids had been submitted from eight Contractors as follows: Dolph Construction Company Julian P. Barry Construction Company C. A. Fuess & Co. Stacy Smith & Co. Roland Construction Co. -- Miller and Norton Chas. V. Sumner Co. E. F. Crain After the Commission had listened carefullyto comments made by Mr. Miller~ Mrs. Collins and Mrs. Rusch, and discussin the problem at considerable length, a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously~ that the bids of the above named firms be returned to the respective Companies~ unopened. The bids of Mr. Dolph and Mr. Barry were re- turned in person by the City Clerk. The other bids are to be mailed to the respective Companies. The Commission discussed the employment of a certified public accounting firm to make the annual audit of this City's affairs as of Septemberr30, 1956. After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the proposal of F. W. LaFrentz & Co. of May 29, 1956, submitted by 3ames B. Burleson, Resident Partner, to do this work for a fee of $1,200.00, be accepted. 'The City Clerk presented a letter from Mr. Thomas Vick of 2817 Hanover Street~ reporting that his little daughter had had the misfortune of breaking a limb the day after purchasing a swimming tag and that she would not be able to use the tag. A mOtion was made-by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stuffle- beme, put to vote and carried unanimously~ that the $5.00 paid for tag and the $1.00 Registration Fee paid for the enrollment in the swimming class be refunded to Mr. Vick. The City Clerk had exhibited to the Mayor and Commissioners the Plaque~ which had been ordered and was to be presented to Rober Holladay as an award for his having saved the lives of Mrs. Harris and her young son, Bobby~ with the -- explanation that Mr. Holladay was now in Columbia~ La. and could not return to accept the award. A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the City Clerk be instructed to comply with Mr. Holladay's request that the Plaque be mailed to him. The Commission then discussed the number of memberships that this City should subscribe in connection with the Greater Dallas County League of Municipalities. It was explained by the City Clerk that no City would have more than one vote and that the number of memberships payable in advance in the amount of $18.00 each was a designation of how many officials from this City would attend the respective meetings. Further, this fee pays for the cost of the meal including gratuities and all other miscellaneous expenses incurred by the League in its operation. 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 instructed to remit $54.00 to the Treasurer of the Greater Dallas County League of Municipalities as payment for three memberships for this City. This pays this City's dues until June 1, 1957. The City Clerk then discussed with the Commission the sending of our Auditor~ James E. BroWn, to the Governmental Accounting and Finance Institute~ which will be held July 1, 2 and 3rd in Austin, Texas~ and is sponsored by the University of Texas and the League of Texas Municipalities. After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously~ that · the City ask its Auditor, Mr. Brown to attend this Institute and that the City will re- imburse him for expenses incurred. City Engineer Jack Kirven explained that, in his opinion, it was desirable to put a stop sign on the southwest corner of University Blvd. and Preston Road, said stop si9n to stop traffic going east on University Boulevard originating in the parking area just north of the apartment house located at this corner owned by Mr. Pressley. Chief Keene concurred in the recommendation and a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufftebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the following Ordinance be adopted~ ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIR- ING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING EAST ON UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS PRESTON ROAD AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR ' THE VIOLATION THEREOF The Commission later instructed City Clerk Ralph Hamman ~to contact Mr. W. A. $in~nons of 3901Wentwood and Mr. or Mrs. Martin Bruchsaler of 3840 Centenary Drive and endeavor to obtain their friendly cooperation in connection with the paving of Tulane Blvd. from Wentwood to Centenary. Further, the City Clerk was to inform these people that in the event they refused to cooperate with the City that the Commission will undertake through proper legal channels to levy an assess- ment and assess the benefits of this improvement against these people and if nec- essary obtain a personal judgment against each. The City Clerk was also instructed to contact the owners of property abutting Tulane Blvd. from Colgate to Marquette Street and undertake to work out an agreement with said property owners for the im- provement of this block of Tulane. There being no further, business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 2ND DAY OF JULY~ A. D. 1956 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CONh~ISSIONER$ OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD~ NDNDAY, JULY 2~ 1956 AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session~ Monday, July 2, 1956, at 7:30 P.M. The following members were present~ Mayor Roy C. Coffee~ Commissioners Walter E. George and Wylie Stufflebeme~ City Attorney Dick P. Wood~ Chief of Fire and Police Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven, Assistant City Engineer Sam Spradlin~ Fire Marshal George Wyatt~ 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 realizing that there were Several visitors inquired if there was something special that any of the visitors desired to take up with the Commission, whereupon the following people came forward: ADDRESS Mrs. Herbert Nash Martha Lou Hester Mrs. T. A. Hester Mrs. J. Neal Reeves Mr. C. F. Roderick, Jr. Mabel Langley Mr. Frank Reedy, Jr. Mrs. Frank Reedy, Jr. 3100 Southwestern 3022 Southwestern 3022 Southwestern 7402 Marquette 2904 Southwestern 7403 Colgate 2925 Southwestern 2925 Southwestern Mrs. Herbert Nash acted as spokesman for the group and presented a petition signed by 19 home owners in the 2900-3000 and 3100 blocks of Southwestern and a petition bearing signatures of 16 owners of property in Dallas~ together with several letters. The essence of the petition and the letters urged the discontinuance of the use of Southwestern Boulevard and'Durham Street, north of said street for several blocks, as a bus route. The Dallas Transit Company is now operating on Southwestern Boule- vard along the blocks mentioned and north on Durham to Northwest Parkway the Royal Hills Express bus service. /he Mayor and Commissioners explained.to the Committee present that their request would be transmitted to the officials of the Dallas Iransit Company~ and that the City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman would be authorized to 66¸ discuss with the Officials of said Company and the Official of Dallas, if nec- essary, the proposal that the bus route be changed. The City Clerk explained to the Commission that the Equalization Board had completed its meetings and presented to the Commission the following Reso- lution: 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 COL- LECTOR OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1956 A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the City Commission accept the Resolution with appreciation, and that the City Clerk be requested to inform the members of the Board of Equalization of the Commission's action. 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 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 /HE CITY OF~IVERSITYPARK, TEXAS,~FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR i956 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~AUTHORIZING /HE SUBSTITUTION OF UNITED STATES /REASURY BOND NUMBER 2178-CPAR VALUE $100,000.00 INTEREST RATE 2-3/8% BY THE HILLDREST STATE BANK FOR U. S. TREASURY NOTE NUMBER 1099 PAR VALUE $100,000.00 INTEREST RATE The City Clerk then explained that through an oversight an Ordinance'had not been prepared appointing Dr. Ray Thomasson Health OffiCer for the current term, whereupon a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by CommisSioner Stuffle- bene, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the following ordinance be adopted: 6 7ii AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING DR. RAY THOMASSON OF 4421MCFARLIN BOULEVARD~ AS HEALTH OFFICER OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, IEXAS~ AND DESIGNATING SAMUEL'S CLINIC AS THE HOSPITAL TO RECEIVE AND /REAT CITY EMPLOYEES IN CASES OF EMERGENCY 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 AN ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR /HE IMPROVEMENTS OF AN ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK P, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS ADDITION REVISED, AND BLOCK 4, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS NOS. 2 & 3 ADDITION, AND ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK 68, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS NO. 7~ 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 /HE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE ESIIMATES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY 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 ADOPTING ESTIMATES ON THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVEMENTS ON ALLEYS KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 357 AND DISTRICT NO. 358, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING TO THE OWNERS OF ABUT/ING PROPERTY, AND TO ALL OTHERS INTERESTED, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously~ that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF WATER FOR SPRINKLING, WATERING OF LAWNS~ GARDENS AND SHRUBBERY BY CONSUMERS OF WATER CONNECTED WITH THECITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK WATER SYSTEM; PROVIDING THAT THE OWNERS OR OCCUPANTS OF EVEN-NUMBERED HOUSES SERVED WITH CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK WATER MAY SPRINKLE, WATER LAWNS~ GARDENS AND SHRUB- BERY ON EVEN-NUMBERED DAYS WITHIN THE HOURS SPECIFIED; AND THAT THE OWNERS OR OCCUPANTS OF ODD-NUMBERED HOUSES SERVED WITH CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK WATER MAY SPRINKLE, WATER LAWN$~ GARDENS AND SHRUBBERY ON ODD-NUMBERED DAYS WITHIN THE HOURS SPECIFIED; PROV%DING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Among other business transacted was the following: It was the unanimous opinion of the Mayor and Commissioners that it would not be proper to addressr free of charger 8~000 envelopes for Mr. George Coffeyr Chairman of the Defence Bond Sales Committee. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebemer seconded by Commissioner Georger put to vote and carried unanimouslyr that the City Clerk be instructed to advertise for the purchase of fire hoser as recommended by the Chief and Marshal of the Fire Department~ said bids to be received 3uly 16r 1956. A motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stuffte- beme~ put to vote and carried unanimouslyr that pursuant to the recOmmendation of the Chief and'the Marshal of the Fire Department that Mrshal Wyatt and Fireman Tom Campbell and Truman Barnett attend the Fireman's School at city expenser which will be held at A & M College 3uly 8 to 3uly 14r 1956. The City Clerk again discussed with the Commission the publishing of a brief history and resume of the City's activities and was authorized to contact Mr. D. H. Byrd and discuss with him his financing the project. Chief Keene inquired if the $70.00 tow-in charge had been paid to the Mustang Service Center at 6511Hillcrestr said statement was rendered April ir 1956~ and covered 14 cars towed in by said service to the City garage beginning March 5r 1956r through March l0r 1956. The City Clerk said that he could not understand why it was necessary to employ this service and incur this expense when the City owns a wrecker. Chief Keene stated it was his understanding that the City wrecker was out of order. An investigation was made and it was found that the City wrecker would not start on th~ morning of March 5r 1956r but was repaired and was in working condition within a couple of hours.' After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebemer seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimously~ that the Mayor and City Commission be authorized to pay the delinquent bill. There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 16TH DAY OF 3ULY, A. D. 1956 ATTES~ 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 16TH, 1956, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Corm~issioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday, 3uly 16, 1956, at 7:30 P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Walter E. George and Wylie stufflebeme, City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Chief of Fire and Police Forrest E. Keener.City Engineer Jack B. Kirven~ City Auditor 3ames E. Brown, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, Fire Marshall George Wyatt, City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 P.M. and stated that the first order of business would be introduction of guests and'new business, if any, whereupon the following people came forward: Mr. 3. W. Smithy 4316 Stanford Miss Mary Chambers 4216 Normandy Mr.gnd Mrs.E.J.Stern 4220 Normandy All of the above people complained of the water restrictions and urged the City Commission to abandon present ordinance and adopt ordinance in keeping with that in effect in the Town of Highland Park. After these people had had an opportunity to express themselves fully and the City Commission had had an opportunity to consider many letters recently received complaining of the same situation and after being told by the City Clefk that the water used in University Park from 3une 12 to 3uly 12~1956, was twice the amount of water used for the same period in 1955 when we did not have alternate day sprinkling or restrictions of any kind and further state- ments that City employees were convinced that many people in University Park were permitting water to run on their yards all night long. A motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously ~hat the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE RFGULAIING 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 OCCUPANTS OF EVEN-NIBIBERED HOUSE~ SERVED WITH CITy OF UNIVERSITY PARK WATER MAy SPRINKLE, WATER LAWNS, GARDENS AND SHRUB- BERY ON EV£N-NU~BERED DAYS WITHIN THE HOURS SPECIFI£D; AND THAT THE OWNERS OR OCCUPANTS OF ODD-NUN~ERED HOUSES SERVED WITH CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK WATER MAY SPRINKLE, WATER LAWNS, GARDENS AND SHRUBBERY ON ODD-NUmBERED DAYS WITHIN THE HOURS SPECIFIED; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mr. J. W. Smith then addressed the Commission urging that an Ordinance be adopted prohibiting dog. s from running at large in our City. Mr. Smith explained that at the time the City submit%ed this question to the citizens of this community to vote on he was very much opposed to dogs being fenced in and that he worked ardently for the dogs~ but he now realized that such action was wrong and that~ in his opinion, for the best interest of the citizenry and for the dogs themselves~ dogs should be kept on the premises of the owners. The City Commission discussed at considerable length the action Of the City Council of Dallas as of 3uly 16th passing an Ordinance requiring that all dogs be kept on the premises of the owners, further, the recent action taken by the Executive Committee of the Greater Dallas County MuniciPal League recommending that all Cities within this County consider adopting an Ordinance requiring dogs to be kept on the premises of the owner. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by Commissioner George, ,put to vote and carried unanimously~ that the following Ordinance be adopted: ~T ,A,~,T¥ I'JT AI""~ IAIT~I~TZ)T~ T~/~T~ TC C/'~D ~ATT2 AI~TT~ t,::'Dnl~i DTTTxTlXTTI~T~ AT ORDINANCE AgENDING SECTION FIVE OF AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE VACCINATION OF DOGS, PROHIBITING DOGS FROM ENTERING OR BEING IN ANY PLACE WHERE FOOD IS FOR SALE AND FROM RUNNING AT LARGE DURING CERTAIN PERIODS; PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING OF ALL DOGS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK; RE- QUIRING PRESERVATION OF QUIETUDE AND PROTECTION FROM NOISES; AUTHORIZING THE IMPOUNDING AND DESTRUCTION OF DOGS; PROVIDING A PENALTY AND REPEALING ALL PRIOR ORDINANCE IN CONFLICT THERE- WITH OR D£ALINGWITH THE SAME SUBJECT Pursuan~ to Legal Notice appearing in the Orificial Publication, requesting that bids be submitted in connection with the purchase of 2,000 feet of 2~" fire hose and 800 feet of 1½" fire hose, the following sealed bids were submitted: Name The General Detroit Corp. Eureka Fire Hose Fabric Fire Hose Co. C. E. Fleck Co. American-LaFrance Foamite Corp. 2000' 800' ~." Fire Hose 1~--" Fire Hose $ 1.19 $ 0.79 1.75 1.60 1 · 20 1.64 1.14 1.56 1.06 1.60 1.10 1.52 1.02 1.48 1.02 1.73 1.70 1.62 1,32 1.20 1.10 After the bids had been read aloUd Mr. S. M. Luce, representative of General Detroit Corporation addressed the Commission and stated that he failed to mention in his bid that their merchandise carried an unconditional ten year warranty or guarantee, whereUpon a moti[on was. made by COmmissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that a Committee consisting of.the Mayor, the Fire Chief, the City Enginner and the City Clerk be appointed to study and tabulate the bids filed, and the said Committee be given authority to issue Purchase Order to the firm submitting~ in the opinion of the Committee~ the best bid. The Commission then discussed letters recently received from Mr. Carl Mays and Mr. 3ohn Harris, recommending that the City give consideration %o the installation of ornamental street lights in the vicinity of the public schools. It appeared to be the unanimous feeling of the Commission that suCh expense should not be incurred at this time. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme,' seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously~ that the ~ayor be requested to write these gentlemen a letter of appreciation for their interest in the community and advise that when all of the improvements now under way at the various schools have been completed that the Commission would at that time investigate and carefully consider actual needs and requirements for street lighting in the vicinity of each of the schools located within this City. The following gentlemen appeared to discuss with the City Commission the cost of the improvement of Tulane Boulevard: Granville I. Henson E. M. Roeder Paul A. Wall 4901 Marquette. 3900 Colgate 3840 Colgate $ 1,116.88 1,207.45 1,.233.43 It was explained to these gentlemen that the cost established against each of them represented a charge of $6.66 per lineal foot of land they own abutting Tulane Boulevard. The City Clerk had previously prepared a Mechanic Lien Contract and Mechanic Lien Note to be signed by these gentlemen and their respective wives, and they questioned the necessity of'including in the Mechanic Lien Contract the "excavating and the constructing of a reinforced concrete drainage box to be under Tulane Boulevard". The City Clerk explained to these gentlemen that, of course, the top of the concrete box would be a part of the paved street and further that it was his feeling that property owners had a perfect right to require in the contract that said drainage box would be constructed and that the cost of all of the improve- ments including the drainage box to the respective property owners would be $6.66 per lineal foot. After discussing the matter~ with the Commission the gentlemen appeared to be satisfied in every respect, and stated that they would be glad to cooperate with the City in paying their respective cost as established. There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 6TH DAY OF AUGUST, A. D. 1956 ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM 3800UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD~ MONDAY~ AUGUST 6, 1956, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session~ Monday~ August 6~ 1956~ at 7:30 P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee~ Commissioners Walter E. George and Wylie Stufflebeme~ City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven~ Assistant City Engineer Sam Spradlin, City Auditor 3ames E. Brown~ Chief of Fire and 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 recognized Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Nash of 3100 Southwestern Boulevard. Mr. Nash stated that he wished to express to the Cormmission his appreciation of the courtesy shown Mrs. Nash at the Commission Meeting July !6th and to make inquiry if any action had been taken by the Dallas Transit Company~ relative to the request that said Company discontinue operation on Southwestern Boulevard from Boedeker Street to Durham Street. The City Clerk Ralph Hamman stated that no word had been received from the Dallas Transit Company in reply to the City's request that consideration be given to the discontinuing of the operation on Southwestern and I~arham Streets. The Mayor and Commissioners requested Mr. Hanunan to contact the officials of the Dallas Transit Company and endeavor to get them to comply with the request heretofore made. The Mayor then stated that the Commission-would be glad %o receive bids pursuant to legal advertisement from any Bank or Bankers desiring 'to be Custodian of City Funds for the period ending3uly 31~ 1957~ whereupon Mr. Cam Dowell~ President of the Hill- crest State Bank appeared and presented a proposal which was read by the City Clerk. The Proposal offered to pay the City the maximum interest rates on Time Deposits authorized by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and offered %0 extend credit to the City on an interest basis of 1~ per annum. The bid of the Hillcrest State Bank was the only one submitted. A motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ 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 THE HILLCREST STATE BANK AS DEPOSITORY FOR THE YEAR ENDING JULY 31, 1957 A Public Hearing was then held in connection with the paving of the alleys extending from Hillcrest to Airline Road between Hanover and Purdue and extending from Thackeray Street to Turtle Creek Boulevard between Villanova and Northwest Parkway known as Districts Numbers 357 and 358. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the Public 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 P, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS ADDITION REVISED AND BLOCK 4, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS NUMBERS 2 AND 3, AND BLOCK 68, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS ADDITION NUMBER 7, TO THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST THE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE COL- LECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGN- ABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF, 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 ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS IN ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK 2, OF UNIVERSITY PARK ADDITION EXTENDING FROM HAYNIE S/REET SOUTH TO THE END OF THE PERMANENT PAVING IN THE ALLEY WEST OF HILLCREST, AND ORDER- ING PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS DUE W. S. CRAWFORD COMPANY FOR SUCH 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 OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK FINALLY ACCEPTING THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE ALLEY ABUTTING BLOCKS E, F, G, AND H, CAMPUS HEIGHTS NO. 1 ADDITION AND BLOCKS 2, 4~ 6, 8 AND 10, HURSEY ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TO BE KNOWN AS DISTRICT NUMBER 355, AND ORDERING THE ISSUANCE TO W. S. CRAWFORD, DOING BUSINESS AS W. S. CRAWFORD CO. CONTRACTOR, OF THE CERTIFICATES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AGAINST THE PROPERTY OWNERS ON SAID ALLEY 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 ORDERING PAYMENT OF ANDUNTS DUE W. S. CRAWFORD COMPANY FOR I~PROVE~NTS IN CERTAIN ALLEYS BEING KNOWN AS DISTRICT NUMBER 353, 354 and 356, AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF CERTAIN CERTIFICATES OF SPECIAL ASSESSN~NT 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 CON~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIR- ING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING EAST AND WEST ON SOUTHWESTERN TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEED- ING TO ENTER OR CROSS BOEDECKER STREET AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put %o 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 NORTH SIDE OF ROBERTS PARKWAY IN FRONT OF THE STEAM PLANT FROM ONE DRIVEWAY TO THE OTHER DRIVEWAY PROHIBITING THE PARKING OF ANY VEHICLE ALONG SAID FIRE LANE AT ANY TI~E AND PROVIDING A PENALTY A motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner S%ufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the ~llowing Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION ORDERING A HEARING ON THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER ir 1956 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1957 There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 20TH DAY OF AUGUST, A. D. 1956 MINUTES OF THE. REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CON~ISSION£RS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSI/Y PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUm, 3800UNIVERSIIY BOULEVARD, NDNDAY~ AUGUST 20, 1956~ AY 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday, August 20, 1956, at 7:30 p.m. /he following memebers were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Walter E. George and Wylie Stufflebeme, City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Auditor 3ames E. Brown, City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven~ Chief o~Fire and Pol'ice Forrest E. Keene~ Purchasing Agent W. E. West, Fire Marshal George Wyatt, 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. Mr. Will Mason, Youth Secretary~ Park Cities Y.M.C.A. appeared in person in support of his letter of August 14~ requesting permission for the Y.M.C.A. to use the frame house at 3802 University Boulevard Monday through Friday evenings from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. Ihe Commissioners explained to Mr. Mason that they would be glad for the Y.M.C.A. to make use of the building when available, but they did not feel that the Y.M.C.A. should be given exclusive use of the building five evenings a week. It was also explained to Mr. Mason that the toilet facilities of the building were not suitable for mixed groups as the building was arranged primarily to take care of Boy Scouts. City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman was authorized to grant the use of the building to the Y.M.C.A. from time to time when said building was not in use by the Boy Scouts or Cub Scouts. Pursuant to Legal Advertisement August 9 in the Official Publication, a Public Hearing was held~ in connection with the adopting a Budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 1956, and ending September 30, 1957. No one appeared before the Commission to discuss the proposed Budget. 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 ADOPTING A BUDGE/ FOR IHE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK FOR IHE FISCAL YEAR BF~INNING OC/OBER 1, 1956, AND ENDING S~PTF~BER 301 1957, AND AUTHORIZING EXPENDI/URES AS S£T OU/ IN SAID BUDGET A motion was then made by CommissiOner George, seconded by CoFmissioner Stufflebeme, 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 YEAR1956 TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF CURRENT EXPENSES OF SAID CITY, AND FIXING THE TINtE WHEN SAID TAXES FOR THE YEAR 1956 SHALL BECOME DUE, FIXING THE TIME WHEN THE SANt5 SHALL BECOME DELINQUENT, PRO- VIDING FOR PENALTY AND INIEREST, AND PROVIDING FOR SPLIT PAYMENTS, AND REPEALING ALL TAX ORDINANCES IN...QQ~[LI~I-~ER~~- WITH, AND DECLARING AN FJlERGENCY 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 IMpROvENtENTS ON CERTAIN ALLEYS'IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AND KNOWN AS DISTRICT NUMBERS 357 AND 358 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 ORDERING PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS DUE W. $. CRAWFORD COMPANY FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN CERTAIN ALLEYS BEING KNOWN AS DISTRICT NUMBER 357 AND 358, AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF CERTAIN CERTIFICATES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT The City Clerk presented a petition bearing t0 signatures requesting that a mast-arm street light be installed at the corner of Thackeray and Wentwood Streets. After discussing the need of such a light a motion was made by Commissioner Stuffle- beme, seconded by CommisSioner George, that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF CON~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AUTHORIZING THE PLACING, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF A STREEI LIGHT AT THE CORNER OF THACKERAY AND WEN/WOOD STREETS The City Clerk reported to the Commission that he had not received a written reply to a letter addressed to the Dallas Transit Company, requesting that the Royal Hills Bus discontinue the use of Southwestern Boulevard and Durham Streets, but that Mr. Tom Owens, Traffic Manager of said Company, had reported by telephone that he was endeavoring to comply with the request and would advise fur%her as soon as possible. There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 4TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, A. D. '1956 ATT. ;5? . MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CON~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD. TUESDAY~ SEPTEMBER 4~ 1956, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Tuesday, September 4, 1956~ 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 James E. Brown, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven, Purchasing Agent W. E. West~ Chief of Police and Fire Department Forrest E. Keene, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly and recognized a number of visitors. Mr. Meyer Tobolowsky addressed the Commission and stated all those present were members of the Snider Plaza Business Men's Association, and desired to discuss with the Commission the installation of additional street lights on Snider Plaza and to request the City Commission to enforce rigidly the 2 hour parking limit on and in the vicinity of Snider Plaza. The following are the names and addressed of the merchants present: 79 A. Frank Jones (Paint Sotre) ~, Thelma Halter-Bamboo Pet Shop D. M. Fogel - Mister Tuxedo Robert J. Finneran - Bob's Grill Charles R. Wilson - Snider Pl.Chil.Shop Mrs. John B. Coker - Coker Electric Service Mrs. R. 3. Finneran- Bob's Grill Dale S. Campbell - C & S Printing Co. C. L. Byrd - Tom Thumb Grocery 3. B. Matthews - Matthews Jewelry D. D. Haughton - Drues Beauty Salon Meyer Tobolowsky - Plaza Fabric Center 6831 $nider Plaza 6922 Snider Plaza 6603 Snider Plaza 6724 Snider Plaza 6912 Snider Plaza 3412 Rosedale 6724 Snider Plaza 6916 Snider Plaza 6800 Snider Plaza 6714 Snider Plaza 6812 Snider Plaza 6829 Snider Plaza It was brought out that at a previous meeting the City Commission had authorized the installation of sufficient street lamps on the east side of Snider Plaza from Rankin Street to Westminister. This authorization was reaffirmed by the City Commission and Mr. Kirven, Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Hamman were instructed to proceed with the installation of the lights needed as quickly as possible. Practically all of the people whose names appear above urged the City Commission to immediately institute a rigid enforcement of the 2 hour parking limit in the area~ however~ those present all readily agreed that the problem confronting them was employers and employees parking their personal automobiles on the Plaza and taking up valuable space that was originally intended for customer park- ing. The matter was discussed freely by everyone present and the Commission told the group of merchants that they would discuss theim problem with the Police Department giving consideration to the request~ however~ it was felt that the merchants and owners of the building should try and find ,off-street parking for their personal automobiles. 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 OF THE BOARD OF CON~ISSION£RS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AUTHORIZING THE PLACING, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF A STREET LIGHT AT THE CORNER OF ROLAND AND SHENANDOAH AVENUE The CityClerk presented a letter dated August 31, 1956, from Mr. Iom H. Owens, Superintendent of Traffic of the Dallas Transit Company, in reply to this City's letter of July 11, 1956, requesting that the Royal Hills Bus Line discontinue the use of South- western Boulevard from Boedeker Street to Durham and from Durham Street to the alley north of Caruth Boulevard. It was explained to the Commission that the request from the Dallas Transit Company dated November 2, 1955, seeking per- mission to use certain streets for bus routes in University Park did not in- clude the operation of a bus over Southwestern Boulevard from Boedeker Street to Durham but that the Royal Hills line would continue north on Boedeker Street from its intersection with Southwestern~ however, the letter from the Dallas Transit Company dated December 12, 1955, did request permission tooperate over Southwestern and Durham Streets as the bus is now operating~ and under date of December 19, 1955, the City Commission, while assembled in regular session authorized the Bus Company to operate over Southwestern Boulevard and Durham Street "upon a temporary basis with a minimum trial period of 60 days". After discussing the facts as set out herein~ a motion was duly made~ seconded and carried unanimously~ that the City Clerk be instructed to write a letter to the Dallas Transit Company revoking the temporary approval of December 19~ 1955~ and requesting said Bus Company to discontinue the use of Southwestern Boulevard from Boedeker Street to Durham and from Durham to the alley north of Caruth Boulevard for the Royal Hills Bus Line as quickly as possible and certainly not later than October 1, 1956. The City Clerk presented an altered Mechanic Lien Note and Mechanic Lien Cpntract signed by Mr. and Mrs. G. I. Henson of 3901 Marquette, offered in consideration of the City paving Tulane Boulevard abutting the Henson property. The City Clerk also presented the written legal opinion from the City Attorney setting out that in his opinion the City might have trouble enforcing the restricted Mechanic Lien contract offered~ whereupon a motion was made by Commissioner Stuffle- beme~ seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimously, that the City Clerk be instructed to return the Promissory Note and restricted Mechanic Lien Contract offered by Mr. Henson with advice that same was not acceptable to this City. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 17TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, A. D. 1956 8 1zl 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, SEPTEMBER 17, 1956, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday, September 17~ 1956, at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Wylie S tufflebeme and Walter E. George Also present were City Attorney.Dick P. Wood, City Auditor 3ames E. Brown, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, City Engineer 3ack B. Kirvan, Assistant City Engineer Sam Spradlin, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, Chief of Police and Fire Department Forrest E. Keene, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. There were no guests, the only people being present were City Officials and employees named 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 AMENDING THE BUDGET, APPROVING ALL EXPENDITURES MADE DURING THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1955, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1956, AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF CREDIT BALANCES TO ACCOUNTS WHERE EXPENDITURES HAVE BEEN IN EXCESS OF BUDGET ESTIMATES, AND ALLOCATING FUND~ FROM UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCES TO ACCOUNTS WHERE SUCH FUNDS ARE NEEDED The City Clerk presented a letter from the City Attorney recommending the acceptance of a $30.00 payment from H. S. Davis as a compromise tax settlement for Personal Property Taxes for the years 1947 thyough 1955, principal amount of said taxes being $37.42. A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner $tufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the offer sub- mitred be accepted and a Certificate of Credit to Tax Roll No. 504 cancelling $7.42 of delinquent taxes assessed against H. $. Davis be approved. 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 ESTABLISHING ONE-WAY ALLEY FOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC WEST OF HILLCREST EXTENDING FROM UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD SOUTH TO ASBURY $IREET IN A SOUTHERNLY DIRECT'ION ONLY; PROVIDING FOR THE ERECTION OF SIGNS AT THE INTERSECTION; PROVIDING FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF ITS PROVISIONS; PRESCRIBING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; CONTAINING SAVING CLAUSE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The City Clerk presented written proposal from the Harley Davidson Motor Company offering to sell the City a 3-wheel Police Special Motorcycle fully equipped with the exception of radio for $1,475.60. It was brought out that this firm is the only one in Dallas offering 3-wheel Police Special Machines, and that the price quoted was slightly in excess of the price this Company charges the City of Dallas for comparable merchandise, although the City of Dallas now has in operation more than 65 such machines and approximately 100 2-wheel motor- cycles. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimouslY, that a Purchase Order be issued immediately fOr the purchase of one such machine in view of the fact that delivery was not promised earlier than 30 days after receipt of order. The City Commission than discussed at considerable length the problem confronting the City relative to a place to dispose of garbage, trash and tree trimmings. The Mayor reported that a diligent search for more than 60 days had resulted in the finding of two tracts of land, one approximately 1~ miles north of Farm and Market Road No. 121 and also being 1½ miles west of Preston Road, said land being in Collin County consisting of approximately 131 acres and available at $20,000.00. The other tract of ground being in Kaufman County on the Barnes Bridge Road consisting of 140 acres of land with two sets of improvements for a donsidem~tion of $1%,500.00. After a thorough discussion of the problem 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 purchase both tracts of ground and that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE $37~500.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO TRACTS OF LAND CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 271ACRES TO BE USED BY THIS CITY AS GARBAGE DISPOSAL GROUNDS AND FURNISH STORAGE FACILITIES There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 1ST DAY OF OCTOBER~ A. D. 1956 MINUTES OF A RECESSED MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR, 3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1956, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in a recessed session~ Tuesday~ September 25, 1956, at 4:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee~ Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme and Waiter E. George. Also present was City Clerk Ralph E. Ha.mman.~ 8¸4 The purpose of this recessed meeting was to consider the telephone request of Mr. Tom H. Owens~ Superintendent of Traffic of the Dallas Transit Company~ that said Company be given permission to continue to operate the Royal Hills Bus over Southwestern Boulevard 'from Boedeker Street to Durham and over Durham from Southwestern Boulevard to the alley north of Caruth for an additional 10 to 15 day period so that a proper routing could be established that would not interfere with the present time schedule and would not incon- venience any of the present patrons of the line. The City Clerk reported that a petition was being circulated among the people residing on Villanova in the 7400 and 7500 blocks requesting that said bus line continue on Boedeker Street north of Southwestern Boulevard to Villanova~ thence west on Villanova to DUrham and continue as the route has been for the past 10 months. A motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimouslty that the City Clerk be authorized to write a letter to Mr. Tom Owens~ Superintendent of Traffic~ Dallas Transit Co.~ stating that this City will interpose no objection to the Royal Hills Bus Line continuing the use of Southwestern Boulevard from Boedeker to Durham and Durham Street from Southwestern to Colgate St. for the 10 or 15 day period from October 1~ 1956, while arrangements are being completed by the Bus Company with the City of Dallas for the new route. There being no further business~ the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS TH£ 1ST DAY OF OCTOBER~ A. D. 1956 ATTEST 85' 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 1, 1956, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, October, 1956, at 7:30 P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Walter E. George and Wylie Stuffle- beme. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Chief of Fire and Police Forrest E. Keene, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, Fire Marshal George Wyatt, 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. Marshall Wyatt addressed the Commission and presented 10 or 12 small girls as members of the "Girl Scout Brownies, Troop No. 367". They were attending the City Commission as a part of their requirement to obtain merit badges. Mr. Richard L. porter, Jr. of 4320 Emerson Street then addressed the Commission stating that he was the spokesman for some 10 or 12 neighbors who were with him, and he presented a petition bearing 22 signatures, said petition requested the Commission create a two hour parking zone for the 4300 block on Emerson Street. The regulations were to be in effect Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that an Ordinance be prepared restricting the parking on Emerson Street pursuant to the petition presented. Mr. Dick Halliburton of 4323 Glenwick Lane addressed the Commission and stated that he would appreciate an Ordinance similar to the one described above being passed for t~"4300'block Glenwick Lane. Mayor Coffee explained to Mr. Halliburton that the Commission would be glad to give consideration to passing such an Ordinance if a petition was presented requesting same wherein it was evident that those signing the petition represented a majority of the people residing in the 4300 block of Glenwick Lane. Mayor Coffee explained that it was the Commission's desire to handle the City's affairs in a democratic manner and felt that such restrictions and laws should be passed in keeping with the views of the majority of the people most closely affected. Mrs. Evelyn S. Badt, Chairman of the Traffic Committee of Robert S. Hyer P.T.A. appeared and insisted that a communication that she had written to the City Secretary on September 29, 1956, be read, requesting that a traffic light be installed on Douglas Street, further requesting that speed zone be created on Preston Road and Douglas Street 15 miles per hour and that such notation be painted in the middle of the streets. Commissioner Stufflebeme read the communica- tion to the Commission. Mayor Coffee then stated that Preston Road was a desig- nated State Highway and that the City was not authorized to regulate or designate speed zones without written authorization from the State Highway Commission. After due consideration the requests of Mrs. Badt were referred to Chief of Police Forrest Keene, City Engineer 3ack Kirven and other members of the Citizens' Traffic Commission for their study and recommendation. The City Clerk presented Certificate of Credit to Tax Roll No. 505~ recommending that delinquent taxes owed by James L. Hilly deceased~ all of which were barred by Statute of Limitations~ be removed from the active tax roll~ said personal taxes amounting to $117.58. The Clerk also presented certificate of Credit to Tax Roll No. 506 correcting an assessment levied against the Gulf Oil Company in the amount of $24.12 and correcting an assessment levied against the Varsity Men's Shop~ in the sum of $256.79. A motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously that the above Certificates of Credit to Tax Roll be approved. There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 15TH DAY OF OCTOBER, A./~. 1956 · %--~AYOR v, ;/ /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~ OCTOBER 15~ 1956, AY 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday, October 15,1956, 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 Auditor James E. Brown, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Fire Marshal George Wyatt, Chief of Fire and Police Forrest E. Keene, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan and City Glerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. and Mrs. Harry Schneider of 4229 Emerson, appeared and presented to the Commission a petition bear- in9 18 signatures of people residing in the 4200 block of Emerson Street petitioning the City to restrict parking on the south side of Emerson Street in this block to 2 hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. It was apparent that those requesting this restriction represented far more than the majority of the home owners in the block. After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner $tufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the Ordi- nance requestedbe enacted. Then Mr. Clyde Beal, an Attorney representing Mr. Russell Gambill of 4317 Glenwick Lane, appeared before the Commission and presented a petition bearing 31 signatures ofpeople residing in the 4300 block of Glenwick Lane, requesting that a similar Ordinance be approved. Likewise, it was apparent that the home owners re- questing this action exceeded the majority of the people livin9 in this block, there- fore, a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner $tufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the restrictive Ordinance be adopted. Mr.?Loyd Hudson, District Manager of Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. appeared before the Commission and requested that an Ordinance, which had been prepared by the Legal Department of his Company, whereby this City would enter into a twenty year franchise agreement with said Company, be adopted. Copies of this Ordinance had been previously furnished to the Mayor, Commissioners and City Attorney. Yhe City Attorney pointed out that while the gross revenue tax stipulated in the Ordinance was 4%, the same that said Company is now paying to this City, the City of Dallas and the Town of Highland Park, there was nothing in the contract or Ordinance that would permit an adjustment should the Company see fit to pay a higher gross revenue tax to the adjoining municipalities. It was the feeling of the Mayor and Commissioners that such a clause should be inserted in this Ordinance. Mr. Hudson said that he would be glad to discuss the proposition with his Associates and advise the City Commission of their feelings relative to such a clause. The reason for this subject coming up at this time is due to the fact that the present franchise will expire December 31, 1956. Mr. J. Murrell Bennett, member of the firm of Bennett' and Crittenden, Architects, discussed with the Commission the fee due his Company, in connection with the preparing of plans and specifications for a Community House, which was proposed for the lot at the corner of Haynie and Golf Drive. The City Commission had anticipated that such a building should not exceed $45,000.00 in cost, how- ever, Mr. Bennett stated that of the bids submitted only three were under $65,000.00, the highest bid being $73,000.00, the other four bids being in the upper $60,000.00. The firm had requested this City make settlement on the basis of an estimated cost of $65,000.00 for the building. After discussing the problem at considerable length Mr. Bennett proposed that a compromise settlement be made on the basis of $55,000.00, whereupon a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that the Mayor and City Clerk be author- ized to pay Bennett and Crittenden $2,125.00. This amount plus a previous payment of $900.00 made to the firm makes a total of $3,025.00 which is 57~o of $55,000.00 being the rate of compensation as set out in an agreement with the firm under date of October 17, 1955. 8¸9 The City Clerk requested permission to make tax refunds of over-payment of 1956 taxes to the following people in the amount specified: L. D. Houlis W. B. Bomar, Sr. Mrs. C. F. Chambers 3616 Purdue $ 25.80 3421 Amherst 12.00 4509 Normandy 4.92 The City Clerk explained that all payments had been made through error. A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously~ that reimbursement be made to all the people for the amounts specified. '. City Attorney Dick P. Wood explained to the Mayor and Commissioners that he had been in contact with Attorneys Caldwell and 3ordon, representing Mrs. Ethel Ferguson, who had filed suit against this City for an amount in excess of $40,000,00 seeking damages in connection with the death of her husband, 3oe 3erguson~ a former employee of this City~ who was killed by a Tractor turning over upon him while work- ing. Mr. Wood was of the opinion that the suit could be settled for the sum of $4~000.00. A motion was duly made~ seconded, put to vote and carried unanimously~ that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to draw such a check on this City's Treasury and deliver same to Mr. Wood to be delivered upon obtaining proper releases, dismissal of court action, etc. City Clerk Ralph Hamman requested permission to attend the League of Texas Municipalities 44th annual convention which will be held at Lubbock on October 26th and 27th. Motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that such authority be granted and that the trip be made at the expense of the City. City Clerk pointed out that the Dallas Transit Company had not yet pro- vided for a route that would eliminate the use of Southwestern Boulevard from Boedeker to Durham and Durham, north, and that he had discussed other probable routes with Mr. Monk, Supervisor of Public Utilities of Dallas~ and apparently it was desirable that the Royal Hills Bus Line continue to use the above streets temporarily. A 90: motion was duly made and seconded, put to vote and carried unanimously that the Mayor or the City Clerk be authorized to advise the Transit Company by letter that it may continue the present route temporarily. There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 5TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, A. iD. 1956 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CON~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, NOVFJ~BER 5, 1956, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday, November 5, 1956, at 7:30 P.M. The following members were Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme and Walter E. George present: Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, Fire Marshal George Wyatt, Chief of Fire and Police Forrest E. Keene, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. and the City Clerk presented a letter from Lloyd H. Hudson, District Manager, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, requesting that this City pass an Ordinance renewing the franchise of the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, which franchise expires December 31, 1956. After duly considering the proposed Ordinance which grants said Company to do business within the corporate limits of this City for an 18 year period beginning January 1, 1955, and ending January 1, 1973, paying this City a gross revenue tax of 4~, a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner $tufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE WHEREBY THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, AND THE SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY AGREE THAT THE TELEPHONE COMPANY SHALL CONTINUE TO ERECT AND MAINTAIN ITS POLES, WIRES, ANCHORS, CABLES, MANHOLES, CONDUITS, AND OTHER PLANT CONSTRUCTION AND APPURTENANCES ALONG, ACROSS, ON, OVER, THROUGH, ABOVE AND UNDER ALL PUBLIC STREETS, AVENUES, ALLEYS, PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PLACES IN SAID CITY, UNDER REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS AND THAT THE.CITY SHALL RECEIVE AN ANNUAL PAYMENT AND THE RIGHT TO USE CERTAIN ~ACILITIES OF THE TELEPHONE COMPANY, ALL AS HEREIN PROVIDED The City Clerk presented Certificate of Credit to Tax Roll No. 507 list- ing taxes for the years 1940 through 1956 totaling $2,322.10, all of which in the opinion of the Tax Assessor and Collector are uncollectible. These items represent assessments made through error, being mostly assessments against automobiles which were purchased after January 1. Small and isolated items represent assessments made against people who are no longer residents of this City and whose address cannot be found. After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously that said Certificate of Credit to Tax Roll be approved. The City Clerk presented to the Commission letters from Officials of Dallas County Park Cities Water Control and Improvement District No. 2 and other information relative to the rate this City would pay the District for water for the period beginning October 1, 1956, and ending September 30, 1957. After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded .by Commissioner $tufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the recommendation made by this City's Committee appointed by the Mayor to study this problem be approved and that the Mayor be requested %o write a letter to Mr. Frederick F. Murray, President of the Dallas County Park Cities Water Control and Improvement District Number Two, setting out that this City will pay to the Water District for the period beginning October 1, 1956, and ending September 30, 1957, as much as 18¢ per thousand gallons if in the opinion of the Board of Directors of the Dallas County Park Cities Water Control and Improvement District Number Two that it is necessary %o meet the monetary requirements of the District that this maximum rate be charged for water. Mr. 3. Cleo Thompson~ owner of 300 feet of land abutting Glenwick Lane in the 4100 block appeared and presented to the Commission a petition bearing 31 signatures of people either residing in the 4100 block of Glenwick Lane or owning property in this block, said petition requesting that this City pass an Ordinance restricting parking for a 2 hour period in this block from 8:00 a.m.- until 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. A motion was made by Commissioner Stuffle- beme, seconded by Commissioner George, put %o vote and carried unanimously that the Ordinance requested be adopted. Mr. Garrett Sherman of 4305 Druid Lane appeared before the City Commission and presented a petition bearing 15 signatures requesting that an Ordinance be passed restricting or limiting time of parking in the 4300 block of Druid Lane to 2 hours from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. After due considera- tion a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Geor~e~ put to vote and carried unanimously, that the Ordinance requested be adopted. Mrs. W. C. Davis and approximately 5 or 6 other people, all residing in the 3300 block of Milton Street, appeared before the City Commission and presented a petition bearing 16 signatures requesting the Commission to pass an Ordinance l'imiting the time of parking of automobiles in this block of Milton Street, which extends from Hillcrest Avenue, east, to Athens Street %o 2 hours during the hours from 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. said Ordinance %o be effective Monday through Saturday~ except on legal holidays. After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously~ 93 that an Ordinance in keeping with the 2 hour time restricted Ordinance now in effect in commercial and like residential areas be adopted. There bein9 no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 19TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, A. D. 1956 · G~IYY ~LERK 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, NOVEMBER 19, 1956, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday, November 19, 1956, 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, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, City Auditor James E. Brown, Chief of Fire and Police Forrest E. Keene, Superinten- dent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, Fire Marshal George Wyatt, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. and Mr. Meyer Tobolowsky, Owner of Snider Plaza Fabric Company, accompanied by Mrs. Coker, Owner of Coker Electric Company, Mr. Tom Hardin, Official of the Hillcrest State Bank, and another gentleman, all appeared before the Commission and Mr. Tobolowsky, acting as spokesman, stated that he was President of the $nider Plaza Merchants Association, and the reason for his and the others named appearing before the City Commission was to request permission for that Association to again use the water fountain located at the intersection of Milton and Snider Plaza as a foundation for Christmas deco- rations. He explained that the Snider Plaza Merchants Association desired to have reconstructed on the fountain a Nativity Scene which would be brightly lighted and 94¸ be a duplicate of the decorations the Merchants Association had installed at this location in 1955. After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner George seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimou~y, that the City would interpose no objection to the recreating of these decorations provided the Merchant's Association would coordinate their plans with and get the approval of the Chief of Police, the City £ngineer, %he City Attorney and the City Clerk. The installation to be made in a way that there would be no traffic hazard nor hazard to life and property. Further, that Indemnity Bond be furnished the City protecting the City from damage or from any suit that might'be brought against the City arising out of the installation and operation of these decorations. The Chief of Police recommended that "Stop" signs be put on Airlihe Road a% the intersection with Binkley Avenue stopping the traffic %ravelling north and south before crossing said Binktey Avenue. The Chief had previously recommended that a "Stop" sign be placed on Douglas Avenue stopping the traffic at the inter- section of said street with its intersection of Greenbrier Drive, whereupon a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stuf~lebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANC5 OF TH£ 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 BINKLEY AVENUE; AND REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES ~DVING NORTH AND SOUTH ON DOUGLAS TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSECTION OF GREENBRIER DRIVE AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF The City Clerk presented a letter from Mr. W. D. White, Attorney for the City Transportation Company, requesting that the Company's franchise which ex- pires December 31, 1956, be renewed to expire October Sly 1975. Copies of the proposed Ordinance granting the franchise had previously been submitted to the Mayor and Commissioners, and after due consideration it appeared to be the unanimous opinion that the franchise should be renewed for a period to end October 31, 1965, 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 ~RANTING A FRANCHISE TO CITY TRANSPORTATION CO. OF DALLAS, A TEXAS CORPORATION, THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE TO USE THE STREETS, AVENUES AND PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK BDR THE PURPOSE OF TRANSPORTING PASSENGERS FOR HIRE FOR A PERIOD BEGINNING DECEMBER 31, 1956, AND ENDING OCTOBER 31, 1965, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY /HERE being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 3RD DAY OF DECEMBER, A. D. 1956 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, DECEMBER 3, 1956, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday, December 3, 1956, at 7:30 P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, CommissionersWylie Stufflebeme and Water E. George. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven, Chief of Fire and Police Forrest E. Keene, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, Assistant Engineer Sam Spradlin, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. Mr. R. P. Gunn, of the Gunn Beauty Parlor, asked that Beauty Parlors be given special consideration and that their clients be permitted to park more than two hours without penalty. After due consideration Mr. Gunn was advised that the Commission felt it would not be proper to grant special concessions to anyone and that the law should either be enforced or repealed. 96 The City Clerk reported to the Commission that a number of complaints had been received relative to our Ordinance requiring that shrubs be watered at night and that the City of Dallas had ammended its Ordinance relative to the use of water, 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 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 OCCUPANTS OF EVEN-NUMBERED HOUSES SERVED WITH CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK WATER MAY SPRINKLE, WATER LAWNS~ GARDENS AND SHRUB- BERY ON EVEN-NUMBERED DAYS: AND THAT THE OWNERS OR OCCUPANTS OF ODD-NUMBERED HOUSES SERVED WITH CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK WATER MAY SPRINKLEr WATER LAWNS~ GARDENS AND SHRUBBERy ON ODD-NUMBERED DAYS; PROVIDING FOR A SAVING~ CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY; AND DE- CLARING AN EMERGENCY The City Clerk explained that the Police Department and CCr~nro~ffic'ials of Southern Methodist University had requested that the street lamps now located on Airline Road at the intersection of Binkley Street and Shenandoah be replaced with mercury vapor lamps, and that two additional mercury vapor lamps be installed between these intersections, whereupon 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 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AUIHORIZING THE PLACING, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF TWO MERCURY VAPOR MAST-ARM STREET LAMPS ON THE WEST SIDE OF AIRLINE ROAD BETWEEN THE INTERSECTION OF BINKLEY AND SHENANDOAH STREETS It was brought out that President Eisenhower has designated both December 24th and December 25th as legal holidays this year. After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the City Hall remain open Saturday, December 22nd~ and that the hourly paid employees also work Saturday~ December 22nd~ and that these two groups of employees not be required to report for duty except in case of emergency until Wednesday, December 26th. A petition was presented bearing the signatures of 20 of the 22 owners of property in the 4100 block of Druid Lane. The petition also bore the signatures of 10 tenants residing in this blocky said petition requested that parking be limited to 2 hours during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. A motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously~ that an Ordinance be adopted limiting parking accordingly. A letter signed by Mr. George P. Cullum~ Sr. soliciting funds for Southern Methodist University SUstentation was presented and after due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimously~ that the charge of $2~250.00 made annually to Southern Methodist University for special police patrol service on the campus be waived for the fiscal year of 1956-1957 and that the Mayor be requested to w~ite President Willi~,~ate,ac~ordingly. Chief Keene discussed with the City Commission the request of Mr. Williams~ Principal of University Park Grade School~ that a "no Parking" restriction be placed on the south side of Amherst Street from Thackeray to Dickens Street. After due con- sideration it appeared to be the unanimous opinion of the Commission that no action should be taken on this request. There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 3RD DAY OF DECEMBER, A. D. 1956 MINIrIES OF IHE REGULAR N~ETING OF THE BOARD OF CON~ISSlONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ HELD IN THE CI/Y HALL AUDITORIUM~ 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD~ MONDAY~ DECEN~ER 17~ 1956~ AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the.City of University park met in regular session~ Monday~ December 17~ 1956~ 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 E..Keene~ Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan~ Purchasing Agent W. E. West~ Fire Marshal George Wyatt~ and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. There was no one present except the Officials and e~ployees of this City mentioned above. The only business to come before the Commission was a letter from Mr. W. S. Crawford dated December 11~ 1956~ requesting the City to purchase from him the unpaid paving certificates issued by this City to him~ in connection with the improvement of %he alley west of Snider Plaza extending from Daniel Street north to Lovers Lane known as improvement District Number 355. The total amount of the unpaid certificates aggregated $1~489.60. After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimously~ that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to purchase as an investment for the Water Department the following certificates for the amounts shown below: Mrs. Gene Ferguson - 4441 Stanford Lot 3, Block 8 of Hursey Addition Mrs. Elizabeth Parker - 3420 Miito~ Lot 4, Block 6, Hursey Addn. Phil-Dot Plaza Corp - Morris Weinkrantz 1615 Elm Street Lot 4 and Lot 5~ Block H, Campus Hgts.#1 Dr. A. T. Rowson- 6621 Snider Plaza .Lots 6~ 7~ 8~ 9 and 10 Blk H Campus Hts. Paid Nathan Roosth, 5630 Mockingbird Lane Rear 43 ft. Lots 9 and 10 Blk E Campus Heights Addn. Paid Total $ 135.00 3 ;oo 325.00 $ 812.60 162.50 650.00 312.00 62.40 249.60 $1~489.60 9.9 It is pointed out that the above certificates were issued on the 8th day of August, 1956, and bear interest at the rate of 7% and that the accured interest Will inure to the benefit of the City of University Park. There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 7TH DAY OF 3ANUARY, A. D. 1957 v wv %~'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, JANUARY 7, 1957, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday, 3anuary 7, 1957, at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Wylie Stuffleb~me and Walter E. George. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven, C{'ty Auditor 3ames E. Brown, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, Fire Marshal George Wyatt, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. and Mrs. George H. Meffert of 3328 Greenbrier, appeared before the Commission and requested that cgnsideration be given to th~ employment of a full time Recreational Supervisor for Caruth Park during the summer months. Mrs. Merrett stated that she did not think it was safe for small children to go to the park and play with no one employed by the City to supervise the play and protect the children. The City Commission agreed to take her suggestion under advisement. Mr. Livingston of 4304 Grassmere, appeared before the Commission and presented a petition bearing 12 signatures of the 18 owners of property in the 4300 block re- 100 questing that 2 hour parking restrictions be imposed on that block. /he petition also requested that parking be restricted to one side of Douglas Street between Druid Lane and Hyer Street. After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously, that an Ordinance be prepared restricting parking in the 4300 block of Grassmere Lane to 2 hours from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The City Commission presented a petition bearing 12 signatures of people residing in the 3400 block of University Boulevard requesting tha2 2 hour parking restriction be imposed in said block. After due consideratio~ a motionS'Was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimously, that an Ordinance be drawn restricting parking in the 13400 block of University Boulevard to 2 hours from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. during weekdays. The Chief of Police Forrest Keene recommended to the Commission that the south side of Mockingbird Parkway in the 4300 block be designated as a fire lane. 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 OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, CREATING A FIRE LANE ALONG-THE SOUTH CURB IN THE 4300 BLOCK OF MOCKINGBIRD PARKWAY PROHIBITING THE PARKING OF ANY VEHICLE ALONG SAID FIRE LANE AY ANY T~4E AND PROVIDING A PENALTY The City Clerk pointed out to the Commission that the City now had on deposit funds in excess of $1,000,000.00 with the Hillcrest State Bank, and that said Bank only had $1~000,000.00 in U. S. Government Bonds pledged as collateral to secure said depositor. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufftebeme, seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimously, that the City Clerk be instructed' to write Mr. Dowell, President of Hillcrest State Bank, and request that an additional $200,000.00 in Government Securities be deposited with the Republic National Bank and Irust Company and pledged to this City as additional security thus making 1 01: $1~200,000.00 in Government Bonds held by said Republic National Bank and Trust Company as collateral to secure this City's deposits with the Hillcrest State Bank. Mayor Coffee submitted to the Commission a letter he had recently received from Mr. Ed Wesson~ Secretary of Dallas County Park Cities Water Control and Improve- 'ment District Number Two~ requesting permission to cash the checks for October and November issued by this City~ payable to the WaterDistrict~ without prejudice to the District seeking an additional 1¢ per thousand gallons. After discussing the matte~..at:~ength the Mayor was requested to write Mr. Wesson a letter stating that the City would interpose no objection to the water district cashing the checks and to point out to Mr. Wesson that it was the feeling of the City Commission of this City that the present rate of 18¢ Per thousand gallons would produce sufficient revenue for the District to meet all of its obligations. There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS IH£ 21ST DAY OF 3ANUARY, A. D. 1957 ATTEST 1,02 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CCltlMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 1957, AT 7:30 The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular Session Monday, January 21, 1957, 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, City Auditor 3ames E. Brown, 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. The following is the name and address of 5 people appearing before the City Commission for the purpose of discussing 2 hour parking regulations on Snider Plaza: Name Residence Address Business Address Donna Taylor 11141Hillcrest Road 6615 Snider Plaza Peter Bernays 6544 Kenwell 6617 Snider Plaza Lois Hair 3724 Granada 6615 Snider Plaza Adell Fowler - 6615 Snider Plaza Pat Wallis - 6615 Snider Plaza These people requested the City Commission to grant special privilege to them and their Associates and Clients for free parking on Snider Plaza in the 6600 block. They requested that this be done in the form of cards or stickers to be placed on their cars indicating to the Police Department that a car with such identification was to enjoy free parking privileges, and that said cars so identified would not be subject to the 2 hour parking restriction now in effect on Snider Plaza. Mayor Coffee and the Commissioners explained to these people that such dis- criminatory action would technically nullify the restriction ordinance. The above people stated that they understood why the merchants on Snider Plaza had requested 2 hour time limit parking and it was not the purpose of their visit with the City Commission to request the repeal of the ordinance now in existence, but they had each~lt that probably the Commission would have the legal right to authorize exceptions and variances regarding the restrictions. 103 The Tax Assessor and Collector presented a letter dated January 18, 1957, from R t.Rev. Msgr. ~. 3. Bender requesting that the City cancel tax assessments levied for the years 1955 and 1956 on the property known as Lot 1, Block 6, Preston Homes Addition, also known as 4137 Colgate Avenue. Rev. Bender explains that this property is owned by the Roman Catholic Diocese and is carried in the name of Bishop Thomas K. Gorman~ since he is the head of the Diocese. Mr. Bender further explained that the property in question was not at present being used in violation of our Zoning Laws and had not been since it had been called to their attention in 1955 that the then use was in violation of our Zoning Laws. After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously~ that the problem be referred to City Attorney Dick P. Wood and that the Tax Assessor and Collector be authorized to cancel the assessment heretofore levied if in the opinion of the City Attorney that such action was proper. The City Clerk presented a letter addressed to the Mayor and Commissioners signed by H. G. Williams, Principal of University Park Elementary School. This letter requested that loading zones be designated and properly marked on the south side of Amherst Street at the four entrances to the school building. The letter suggested that said loading zones be 20 feet on the east and west of each entrance. Chief of Police ~orrest £. Keene and Traffic Sergeant Bachley had recommended that the loading zones be designated and properly marked but said zones should-not extend a distance of more than 8 or 10 feet from the east and west sides of said entrances. After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously, that this problem be referred to Chief Keene and to Superintendent Sullivan with the understanding that the designated areas for non-parking would not exceed those recommended by the Chief as set out above. The City Clerk resubmitted to the Commission a letter dated July 26~ 1955, signed by W. H. Neaves~ 2607 Westminister, to the Mayo'r and Commissioners~ with the explanation that Mr. Neaves had telephoned this afternoon requesting that City Commission give consideration to his offer to purchase the remaining 4,524 square feet of land adjacent 104 to Lot 3, Block E of Compton Heights Addition the latter being the land upon which his home is located. Mr. Neaves proposal was to pay $30.00 cash and execute a Vendor's Lien, payable to the City for $970.00, payable on or before~ installment payment of $10.00 per month~ unpaid balance to bear interest at 3~ per annum. It was the feeling of the Commission that the initial payment was rather small and that the rate of interest Offered on the unpaid balance was entirely too lowi however, after due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to tr~ and negotiate with Mr. Neaves and arrive at terms that would be acceptable to the Mayor and that he was authorized to then execute the City's General Warranty Deed and accept Mr. Neaves' Vendor's Lien Note payable to the City for the amount and terms agreed upon. There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 4TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, A. D. 1957 ' /b" /'CITY CLERK MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CCIktMISSIONERS OF. THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIL~, 3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4~ 1957, AT 7:30 The Board Of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session~ Monday~ February 4, 1957, at 7:30 p.m. The following members were preset: 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 Forrest E. Keene, Assistant City Engineer Sam Spradlin, Purchasing Agent W. E. West~ Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. 105 The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. No one was present other than the names mentioned above. A motion was made'by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stuffle- beme~ put to vote and carried unanimously~ that the following ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANC£ PROVIDING FOR PARKING TIM£ LIMITS IN DESIGNATED PLAC£S IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK: STATING THE HOURS OF THE DAY WHEN SUCH TIME LIMIT IS £FF~CTIVE: PROVIDING THAT THE SAME SHALL NO/ APPLY ON CERTAIN SPECIFIED DAYS: STATING THE TIME LIMIT: PROVIDING FOR THE MARKING OF PARKING SP~C£S: DESIGNATING CERTAIN STREETS WHERE THIS ORDIN^NC£ SHALL BE EFFECTIVE: PROVIDING FOR THE ENFORCEM£N/ THEREOF: DEFINING OFFENSES AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES: PROVIDING THAT INVALIDITY OF PART SHALL NOT AFFECT THE VALIDITY OF THE REMAINDER: REPEALING THAT SPECIFIC ORDINANCE R£LATING TO TIME LIMIT PARKING ADOPT£D THE 16TH DAY OF 3ANUARY, 1956, AND ALL A~ENDMENTS THERE- /O; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY 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 AUTHORIZING THE ARREST, WITHOUT WARRANT, BY CITY POLICE OFFICER, OF PERSONS WHO ARE FOUND IN SUSPICIOUS PLACES OR UNDER SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES OF PERSONS WHO CO~MIT AN OFFENSE IN THE PRESENCE OF SUCH OFFICE OR OFFICERS The City Clerk presented Certificate of Credit to Tax Roll No. 508 requesting authority to cancel taxes for the years 1955 and 1956 on Lot 1~ Block 6~ Preston Homes Addition~ said property being recorded in the name of Thomas K. Gorman~ Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dallas/Ft.Worth. It was explained that this property is owned by the Catholic Church and that a letter dated 3anuary 18~ 1957, from the Right Reverend Monsignor W. 3. Bender~ Pastor of Christ the King Church~ requested that the taxes in question be cancelled and that the property be carried on the exemption roll. The letter also stated that the property was not being used contrary to our zoning ordinance. This certificate also requested cancellation and authoriza- tion for the refund to E. Kelly Brown of $23.52 being tax he had paid on a 1955 Cadillac. Said tax was assessed as of 3anuary 1~ 1955~ and Mr. Brown's letter declares that he did not purchase the car until March 15~ 1955~ and that the assessment was levied through error and that he likewise had paid the City through error. After due con- sideration a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stuffle- 1:06 beme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that Certificate of Credit to Tax Roll No. 508 be approved and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to make a refund as requested by Mr. Brown. The City Clerk presented written request from former Police Officer Hvans that he be granted an additional two weeks salary due to the fact that he was unable to take the vacation due him during the calendar year of 1950. After discussion the motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that Mr. Evans be paid this additional salary. The City Clerk presented a form letter from Governor Price Daniel dated 3anuary 22, 1957, inviting Municipal County and Cistrict 3udges and Attorneys to attend the 1957 conference on traffic courts sponsored by the School of Law, University of Texas State Bar Association of Texas, The Texas Safety Association, Inc. in cooperation with the Attorney General's Department, Department of Public Safety, Texas League of Municipalities and the American Bar Association, said conference to be held in Austin, February 28 and March 1, 1957. After due considera- tion a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that if either or both our City Attorney Mr. Dick P. Wood or Municipal 3udge Gene Lary could find it convenient to attend this conference that the expense incurred in attendance be borne by the City. Fire Marshal Wyatt submitted to the Commission his 1956 annual report setting out among other things that the total calls made by the Fire Department for that year were 232 and that the total file loss paid during the year 1956 according to the information assembled by the Marshal was $152,711.51. Commissioner Stufflebeme expressed to the Mayor, Commissioner George, and Chief of Police Forrect E. Keene, his deep appreciation for his family and himself, for the efficient and courteous manner in which the Police Department handled the traffic in connection with the funeral p~ocession of his grandmother, Mrs. Myrtle Rose Maxwell, who was buried in Hillcrest Memorial Park January 26, 1957. There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 18TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, A. D. 1957 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, FEBRUARY 18, 1957, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday, February 18, 1957, 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, Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven, City Auditor James E. Brown, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, Fire Marshal George Wyatt, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, 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. The City Clerk explained to the Commission that The Dallas Union Securities Co. had offered for immediate acceptance $10,000.00 par value 2~ street improvement bonds numbers 36 through 45 for $10,166.67. This is par plus accrued interest to February 18, 1957, plus ~ of 1~ commission ($50.00). The $50.00 commission is identical with the commission it will be necessary to pay the Chase National Bank as a redemption fee at maturity should the City see fit not to purchase these bonds at this time. Bonds 36 through 40 mature. September 1, 1957, and Numbers 41 through 45 mature September 1, 1958. 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 purchase 108 the above described bonds using funds in the Interest and Sinking Fund Account and that said bonds and attached coupons be marked paid. A motion was then 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, CREATING A FIRE LANE ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE 6200 BLOCK OF DUBLIN STREET NORTH OF YALE BOULEVARD PROHIBITING THE PARKING OF ANY VEHICLE ALONG SAID FIRE LANE AT ANY TIME AND PROVIDING A PENAETY A motion was then 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 REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIR- ING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING NORTH ON PICKWICK LANE TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS NORTHWEST PARKWAY, AND ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING SOUTH OR NORTH ON TULANE BOULEVARD TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS INTERSECTIONS AT VILLANOVA DRIVE~ CENTENARY DRIVE~ COLGATE AVENUE AND CARUTH BOULEVARD~ AND ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING WEST OR EAST ON WENTWOOD DRIVE, MARQUETTE STREET, COLGATE AND CARUTH BOULEVARD TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS TULANE BOULEVARD~ AND ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING SOUTH ON TULANE BOULEVARD TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS MARQUETTE STREET, AND ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING SOUTH OR NORTH ON BALTIMORE DRIVE TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS CARUTH BOULEVARD, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF The City Clerk presented a petition which had been circulated by Mr. W. F. Rieschick~ owner of the duplex at 4148 Emerson Street, requesting that parking be restricted to two hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, in the 4100 block of Emerson Street. The petition bore signatures of 17 of the 19 owners of property in this block and of 8 tenants residing in the same block. A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that this block be included in the Ordinance limiting the time that cars or vehicles might be parked on certain streets. The. Commission discussed the advisability of this City sending a representa- tive to Austin to attend a meeting at 2:00 p.m. February 20 in the Senate Chambers at which time a hearing will be held on the Senate Bill No. 50 introduced in the I 0 9 present session of the Legislature by Senator Doyle Willis of Tarrant County. After due consideration a motion was made~ seconded and carried unanimously~ that Commissioner Stufflebeme and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman be authorized to attend this public hearing if possible for them to do soy and that the expense incurred in making such trip be borne by the City. Chief Keene explained to the Commission that at times it was difficult for the Dispatcher to qarry out his duties due to noise and commotion in the lobby of the Police Department. After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimously~ that the City undertake to remodel the Police Headquarters~ using its own employees and that such changes be made and that such expense be incurred that would meet with the approval of Mayor Coffee and that the work be started as quickly as possible. Chief Keene then explained to the Commission that two of the Police Patrol cars had been driven in excess of 60~000 miles and that considerable time was now being spent by these cars in the repair shop. The City Clerk also mentioned that the City had not purchased any pick up trucks in many years and that we needed to replace six of the old trucks which are completely worn out~ also that we need an additional garbage truck~ whereupon a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimously~ that the City Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids for all of the above equipment~ said bids to be received unopened and to be opened and tabulated by the City Commission at one of its regular meetings in the immediate future. There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 4TH DAY OF MkRCH~ A. D. 1957 ATTES ;ITY CLERK 110 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 4~ 1957~ AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session~ Monday~ Monday~ March 4~ 1957~ 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~ Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keener City Engineer Jack B. Kirven~ Building Permit Clerk Lawrence Wilson~ Purchasing Agent W. E. West~ Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan~ City Auditor 3ames E. Brown and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. Dean E. H. Flath and Mrs. Flath~ who reside at 3320 Rosedale Avenue and Mrs. 3oe P. Harris of 3316 Rosedale appeared before the Commission and requested that a petition which Mrs. Flath had earlier delivered to the City Clerk be acted upon favorably. The petition requested that two hour parking restrictions be imposed upon this block Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and that the Ordinance designat- ing this block as a one-way street be repealed and that traffic be permitted to travel both ways on this block. Mrs. Marie Tomlin of 3308 Rosedale appeared and stated that she interposed no objection to the two hour parking limitation but felt that the street should continue as a one-way street. After all of the parties mentioned had had an opportunity to express themselves fully and the City Commission had discussed the problem with Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene~ a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimously~ that the two hour parking limitation for this block be included in the restrictive parking ordinance and that the one-way street signs be removed for a trial period of ten %o 15 days and if it appeared that there was no further need for the one-way restriction that at some future date the ordinance requiring same shall be repealed; however~ :should the officials of the Police Department feel the nec- essity of replacing the signs and continuing this street as a one-way'thoroughfare they shall have the authority to instruct the.Public Works~Department to re-install the one-way signs. The City Clerk then presented a petition requesting a two hour parking limitation in the 3300 block of Rankin from Monday through Saturday. This petition was signed by 14 of the 20 owners of property and one tenant in this block. No one appeared nor had registered any protest with any City employee or official relative to the granting of this petition. After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that this block of Rankin Street likewise be included in the ordinance restricting limitations on parkin9. The City Clerk submitted a proposal from Macatee, Inc. offering to re-roof that part of the City Hall over the Fire Station for the sum of $590.00 and. the furnishing to the City of a standard form of maintenance and guarantee. The City Clerk recommended that this proposal be accepted in preference to a proposal by the same Company to repair some of the leaks in the roof for the sum of $255.00. It was pointed out that the repair work would not carry a guarantee. After due con- sideration a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stuffle- beme~ put to vote and carried unanimously, that the re-roofing proposal in the sum of $590.00 bea~cepte~. This proposal also included the labor necessary for removing two attic fans and the full and complete repair of the roof where the fans have been located. The attic fans~ of courser will be turned over to the Public Works Depart- ment and stored or put in service at the City garage. The City Clerk presented a petition bearing the signature of six home owners living in the 3400 block of University Boulevard in the vicinity of the new Post Office Building, and requested that a mast-arm street light be installed on University Boulevard at the alley intersection in the rear of the new Post Office Building. A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stuff~ebeme,~put to vote and carried unanimously~ that the City Clerk be authorized to request that the Dallas Power and Light Company install this street lamp at its earliest convenience 112 and that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF C~MISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AUTHORIZING THE PLACING7 MAIN/ENANCE AND OPERATION OF A STREET LIC~T AT THE CORNER OF UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD AND THE ALLEY JUST WEST OF HILLCREST The City Clerk then presented to the Commission a proposal from the Dallas Power and Light Company offering to replace the 169 - 47000 lumen open type luminaires with 67000 lumen enclosed type luminaries and the stepping up of wattage in other street lights throughout the City. The total cost of all of this improvement was estimated by the Dallas Power and Light Company to be $17969.80. After the installa- tion or replacements have all been made it is estimated that the additional current due to the stepping up of the wattage will be approximately $17710.00 per annum. Many of the 169 open type luminaires have been in service more than 25 years. It is known that the replacements as proposed by the Dallas Power and Light Company will add considerable light to our street intersections and areas served by our present street lighting system. After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously7 that the City Clerk be authorized to instruct the Dallas Power and Light Company to proceed with the replacements as suggested and outlined in a letter from the Dallas Power and Light Company dated February 277 1957. Mayor Coffee issued a Proclamation declaring Public School Week of March 4 through March 97 1957 in University Park. There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 18TH DAY OF MARCH~ A. D. 1957 113' MINUTES OF THE RE(tJLAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, MARCH 18, 1957, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday, ~arch 18, 1957, 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, Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene, City Auditor James E. Brown, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Assistant City Engineer Sam Spradlin, 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. The only guest present was Mr. H. A. Hale, Zone Fleet Manager, Chevrolet Motor Division, General Motors Corporation. Ne stated that he was present because of his interest in bids the City would receive pursuant to its legal advertisement that the City was in the market to purchase two 4-door automobiles, six pick up trucks and one heavy duty truck. The ~ayor ordered that the bids be opened. The following is the name of the people bidding and the amount of their bid, in connection with the two automobiles: HP Motor 245 HP Motor 245 HP Motor 245 HP Motor 220 HP Motor 220 HP Motor 220 Name Ben Griffin Horn-Williams Ed Maher, Inc~ Johnson Bros. Friendly Chevrolet Mohr Chevrolet Net $ 2,032.14 2,410.38 2,379.38 2,663.60 2,039.00 2,508.60 After Considering Trade-in $ 2,100.00 1,676.00 1,720.00 1,300.00 2,150.00 1,645.00 114 The following is the record of the pick up truck bids: Name Johnson Bros, Horn Williams Mohr Chevrolet Co. Ed Maher, Inc. Ben Griffin Friendly Chevrolet International Amount $ 1,548.00 1,603.99 1,554.95 1,603.99 1,623.87 1,649.00 1,754.28 The following were the quotations on the heavy truck: Name 192" WB 212" WB Johnson Bros. $ 2,926.60 $ 3,507.00 Ben Griffin 3,265.21 3,390.21 Horn Williams 3,227.05 3,477.50 Ed Maher 3,227.05 3,402.05 International 2,946.42 3,466.47 A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stuffle- beme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that a committee be appointed consisting of Mayor Coffee, Superintendent Sullivan, and City Secretary Ralph E. Hamman, for tabulation and authority to purchase what, in their opinion, was the best buys. The City Clerk then presented to the Commission for their consideration applications from the Interstate Home Movie Corporation, Dallas, Texas, Midwest Video Corp., Little Rock, Ark. and Edwin Tobolowsky, Attorney for Chas. W. Weisenburg, Dallas, Texas. All the above applying for the right to be granted a franchise to construct, erect, operate, in upon and along the streets and alleys and other thorough- fares of this City, poles, wires, etc. for the operation of a home movie system. 115 After a thorough consideration a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that no action be taken at this time in connection with the above applications, and that same be held in abeyance pending further information relative to all phases of this new business. Chief Keene pointed out that the annual Texas Safety Conference would be held in Houston, March 25, 26, and 27th, and that he would like to recommend that Officer Barnes be sent as a delegate to this Conference. A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that Officer Barns be authorized to attend this conference at the City's expense. There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 1st DAY OF APRIL, A. D. 1957 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 i, 1957, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University park met in regular session, Monday, April 1, i957, 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, Poiice and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene, Fire Marshai George Wyatt, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Purchasing Agent W. E. West~ Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Suilivan, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. I'16 Mayor Coffee called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. and the only people present in addition to the above were Mr. C. F. Ballard, owner of Ballard Equipment Company, Grand Prairie, Texas, Mr. Fred Benners, Attorney, representing KRLD Radio Corp., and Iravis Hall with Pak-Mor Manufacturing Co. San Antonio, Texas. The ~2ayor instructed the City Clerk to open sealed bids which had been received pursuant to legal advertisement that the Commission would consider the purchase of a 24 cubic yard capacity garbage collection unit. The following is a tabulation of the bids received: ©. L. Neyland Haul-All $ 5,500.00 C. F. Ballard Hydepak $ 4,050.00 Plus cost for sub closing doors 350.00 Pak-Mor Manufacturing Co. Pak-Mor Motor Iruck Equipment Company submitted the price of $3,945.00 for a 20 yard Hydro E-Z Pack, however, no consideration was given this proposal since the legal advertisement had specified that the City would purchase a 24 cubic yard unit. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissiqner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the above bids be re£~m~gd~:,t~i~ C~9~mi~tee consisting of Mayor Coffee, City Engineer 3ack Kirven, Garbage Superintendent L. H. Sullivan, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman, for their careful study and with authority to issue purchase order for the unit that they decided was the proper unit to purchase. The City Clerk then presented application from Robertson, Jackson, Payne, Lancaster & Walker, Attorneys for KRLD Radio Corporation making application to this City for a permit to operate motion pictures, public interest programs and other entertainment by means of a closed circuit television system carrying the program directly into the residence and business establishment of this City, and a letter from Leake, Henry, Golden & Burrow, Attorneys for Phil Isley Theatres and Big D Theatre Company making application for a similar permit and franchise. 4,400.00 Net 4~375.00 117 Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that no action be taken on the above application at this time but that they be held in abeyance pending future development in connec- tion with this new industry, and further that the City Clerk be requested to acknowledge receipt of the applications advising the applicants of the action taken. This motion was seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously. The City Clerk discussed with the Commission the paving of the alley between Westminister and Lovers Lane just west of Central Expressway and immediately north of the Episcopal Church. The City Clerk also explained that Officials of the church had discussed with him the church paying the City for said alley paving and at the same time the alley is paved the City paving a strip of ground approximately 20 feet wide paralleling the alley for use as a parking lot by members of the church. After due consideration a motion was made by Mr. George, seconded by Mr. Stufflebeme~ put to vote 'and carried unanimously, that the City Clerk be authorized to negotiate with the officials of the church~ whereby the said church would pay all cash for the proposed work and that said work be done at approximately the actual cost of the improvement to the City. There being no further business the meeting recessed. PAssHD' AND APPROVED THIS THE 15TH DAY OF APRIL, A. D. 1957 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 15, 1957, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday~ April 15, 1957, 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, Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. i K~ene, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, City Auditor James E. Brown, Superintendent.of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, Fire Marshal George Wyatt, Purchasing Agent W. E. West~ and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Mayor Coffee called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. No one was present except the people whose names are mentioned above. 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, TFXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF THE UNIVERSITY PARK SWIMMING POLLS BY CERTAIN PERSONS, PROVIDING RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE USE OF THE POOLS, PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES HERETOFORE ADOPTED AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY A motion was then made by Commissioner Stuffiebeme, seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimousiy, 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 1957, FIXING TIME FOR THE FIRST MEETING AND THE COMPENSATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION A petition was considered which had recently been presented to Chief Keene requesting that the two hour parking restriction be removed from the center of Lovers Lane from Douglas Street west to Lomo Alto in front of the 4300, 4400 and 4500 blocks of Lovers Lane. A careful analyzation shows that there are 76 business locations in these blocks, 13 in the 4500 block, 31 in the 4400 block and 32 in the 4300 block~ making a total of 76. The petition in question bears no signatures from the 4500 block, 7 from the 4400 block and 11 from the 4300 block, making a ~otal of 18'~ignatures. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Ge6~ge~ put'to vote and carried unanimously, that since it was apparent that the petition only had the signature of 18 of the 76 buSihess establishments that said number did not approach, much less constitute~ a majority, therefore, no action should be taken on same. The City Clerk presented a letter dated April 6th from James M. Moroney~ Vice- President of The Dallas Morning News, said letter requesting that a franchise be granted to A. H. Belo Corporation, owner and operator of WFAA-TV for a non-exclusive 119 franchise authorizing the engaging in the business of transmitting motion pictures and other programs on a closed television circuit. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebemer seconded by Commissioner Georger put to vote and carried unanimouslyr that the application be taken under advisement and that no further action be taken at this time. There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 6TH DAY OF MAYr A. D. 1957 ATTES MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARKr HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUMr 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARDr MONDAYr MAY 6r 1957, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular sessionr Monday, May 6r 1957r at 7:30 P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffeer Commissioner Walter E. George. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Woodr City Engineer 3ack B. Kirvenr Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keener Fire Marshal George Wyatt~ City Auditor James E. Brownr Purchasing Agent W. E. Westr Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivanr Deputy Tax Collector 3. W. Woodard, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Other guests were Mr. Lanham Croley, 6009 St. Andrews Driver Mr. Robert Peaker 6015 St. Andrews Driver Mr. John R. Searsr 6019 St. Andrews Drive, and Mr. Charles Shieldsr President of Park Cities - North Dallas News. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. and Mr. Croleyr Mr. Peake and Mr. Sears all appeared as a Committee representing the people in the 6000 block of St. Andrews Drive and urged that this street be designated as 120 a one-way traffic artery from Normandy Avenue to Shenandoah Avenue, said traffic to move in a northern direction. These gentlemen also requested that certain stop signs be in- stalled on St. Andrews D~ive or at intersecfiions of said street with other streets and that the regulation requiring one-way traffic on Normandy from Connerly Drive be repealed. It was pointed out that this street was designated as a one-way street in 1952 and that since that time that head-in parking area had been constructed by the Unitarian Church. Also, that there is head-in parking next to the Y.M.C.A. thus leaving all of the paved part of Normandy open for through.traffic. After discussing the traffic problem in the area in question at considerable length, and after the Chief of Police had made his recommendations relative to what should be done, a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Mayor Coffee, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the follow- lng Ordinances be adopted: ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ONE-WAY STREET FOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC ON ST. ANDREWS DRIVE FROM NORMANDY AVENUE IN A NORTHERLY DIRECTION TO SHENANDOAH AVENUE; PROVIDING FOR THE ERECTION OF SIGNS AT THE INTERSECTION; PROVIDING FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF ITS PROVISIONS; PRESCRIBING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; CON- TAINING SAVING CLAUSE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIR- ING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING SOUTH ON WEST~ICK ROAD TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS ST. ANDREWS DRIVE AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY oF UNIVERSITY PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIR- ING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING IN A NORTHWESTERN DIRECTION ON ST. ANDREWS DRIVE TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS SHENANDOAH AVENUE AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF ORDINANCE REPEALING AND RESCINDING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ONE-WAY STREET FOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC ON NORMANDY'AVENUE FROM PRESTON ROAD EAST TO CONNERLY DRIVE IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION ONLY; PROVIDING FOR THE ERECTION OF SIGNS AT THE INTERSECTION~ PROVIDING FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF ITS PROVISIONS; PRESCRIBING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; CONTAINING SAVING CLAUSE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY PASSED AND APPROVED APRIL 7, 1952 The City Clerk presented a petition signed by 20 people residing in the 4100 and 4200 blocks of Bryn Mawr Street requesting that a stop sign be placed on Bryn Mawr Street at its intersection with Westchester stopping 'traffic traveling east 121 and west on said Bryn Mawr Street. Chief Keene said that he had investigated this problem and concurred in the installation of said stop signs, whereupon a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Mayor Coffee, 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 EAST AND WEST ON BRYN MAWR TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS WESTCHESTER DRIVE AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF The City Commission discussed the fact that there appeared to be abundant supply of raw water and that apparently there would be no need for the rationing of water anytime during the remainder of 1957, whereupon Commissioner George moved and the motion was seconded by Mayor Coffee, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE REPEALING AND RESCINDING 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 OCCUPANTS OF EVEN-NUMBERED HOUSES SERVED WITH CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK WATER MAY SPRINKLE, WATER LAWNS, 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 LAWNS, GARDENS AND SHRUBBERY ON ODD-NUMBERED DAYS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY PASSED AND APPROVED DECEMBER 3~ 1956 City Clerk presented to the Commission Certificate of Credit to Tax Roll No. 510 and attached thereto were approximately 300 small tax assessments, all being assessments for personal property tax and being from years 1938 through 1956, which apparently are uncollectible. The aggragate total'is $6,258.50, A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Mayor Coffee~ put ~o'vo~e and~'~carried unanimously, that the Tax Assessor and Collector be permitted to transfer from the active ledger to the dormant ledger the tax assessments described in the documents attached to Credit Certificate No. 510. The City Clerk presented a letter dated May 15, 1956, signed by Mr. Thos. F. 1-22 Hill, 3844 Southwestern Blvd. and Mr. C. W. Gully~ 3900 University Blvd. This letter requests that the City Construct storm sewer under and pave Tulane Blvd. between their properties which extends from Southwestern Blvd. to the alley north. City Clerk Hamman explained that he had contacted the property owners abutting Tulane Blvd. between the alley and Greenbrier several times during the past year, but had not been successful in ob{aining the promise or cooperation of the property owners facing on Greenbrier~ but that Mr. Hill and Mr. Gully had each been by the City Hall several times during the past twelve months and emphasized that they were ready and willin9 to execute a Mechanic 'Lien payable to %he City in the sum of $6.66 per lineal foot paying'their pro rata cost of the improvement of said Tulane ditch~ this being the same amount that other property owners along Tulane have either paid or promised to pay. After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Mayor Coffee, put to vote and carried unanimously~ that the City Clerk be authorized to work out an agreement with Mr. Hill and Mr. Gully, wherein they agree to execute a Mechanic Lien and Mechanic Lien Note, payable 'to the City for their pro rata part of the cost of this improvement and that said improvement be started as quickly as possible when Public Works Director Sullivan could manage to do so. There being no fur%her business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 20TH DAY OF MAY~ A. D. 1957 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF CITY CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARKs HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM~ 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAYs MAY 20~ 1957~ AT 7;30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session~ Monday~ May 20, 1957~ at 7:30 P.M. 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~ Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene~ City Engineer Jack B. Kirven~ City Auditor James E. Brown~ Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan~ Fire Marshal George Wyatt~ and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Mr. Wilt Mason~ Youth Director of Park Cities North Dallas Y.M.C.A. appeared in behalf of his written communication dated May 13~ 1957~ requesting permission for his institution to use the swimming pool. between the hours of 7:00 and 8:00 a.m. Monday through Friday beginning about 3une'3 and running ~hrough August 30~ 1957. It was pointed out that the members of the Park Cities Y.M.C.A. that would be permitted to use this pool.would be owners of University Park swimming tags for the current season and~ of course~ swimmers at all times would be under the direction and super- vision of Y.M.C.A. employees. After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimously~ that the request of the Y.M.C.A. be granted. The City Clerk presented a letter dated May 10~ 1957~ signed by the estate of Alex List~ deceased~ by J. Manual Hoppenstein~ Agent and Attorney~ requesting that a variance or special,?xception be made for the vacant lot owned by the estate~ being Lpt 11~ Block "D" of University Heights Addition and presently zoned for "B" District Single Family Area. Mt. Noppenstein requested the City Commission or the Board of Adjustment permit said lot to be used for the purpose of constructing thereon a duplex two-family dwelling. 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 return to Mr. Hoppenstein his check in the sum of $30.00~ 1'24 offered to cover expense for having a public hearing and to advise Mr. Hoppenstein that according to this CitY's Ordinances blanket authority could not be granted for the special exception or variance sought. The City Clerk presented a letter dated May 10 signed by Mr. Hank Tenney~ requesting permission for him to take pictures of Temple Emanu-E1 from the top of the water tower on Northwest Highway. A motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously~ that the City Attorney be requested to prepare a waiver for damages to be signed by Mr. Hank Tenney~ and that the City Clerk be instructed to forward such waiver to Mr. Tenney to be signed and sworn to and be filed with the City Clerk in duplicate so that one copy would be lodged with the police Department when~ but only if and when~ Mr. Tenney had obtained permission from the Dallas County Park City Water Control and Improvement District No. Two for him to ascend the water tower on a certain day for the purpose of taking the pictures requested. The City Clerk presented information showing that on May 2~ 1957~ Mr~ Fred Finkl~ formerly of 430 N. Quincy Avenue~ Margaret~ N. J. local residence 3921 Buena Vista Street paid to this City a $15.00 fine~ our Receipt No. 38705~ said fine being imposed by our Municipal Court because Mr. Finkl had not obtained a 1957 license tag for his 1952 Convertible Oldsmobile. Mr.,Finkl on May 9~ 1957~ purchased a Texas Highway License for the car in question and produced evidence that his New Jersey License did not expire until June 1~ 1957~ and that since he is a college student attendin9 S. M. U.~ it is apparent that he should not have been requested to pay the $15.00 fine. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimo~sly~ that a refund of $15.00 be made to Mr. Finkl and be forwarded to him by the City Clerk. City Attorney Dick P. Wood reported to the City Commission that he had been unsuccessful in negotiatin9 with Mr. G. I. Henson~ Owner of 3901 Marquette St. for the payment or the execution of a Mechanic Lien Contract to cover Mr. Henson's pro rata part of the paving of Tulane Boulevard abutting the Henson Property. After due consideration the }layor and Commissioners instructed the City Clerk~ the City 125 Engineer and the Superintendent of Public Works to proceed as rapidly as possible and install the bottom and concrete sides in Tulane ditch from Caruth Boulevard south to Bryn Mawr Driver and that when this has been accomplished that the City Commission will then take action to order the improvement of Tulane Street by paving same over the concrete box constructed by the City and at that time levy assess- ments against any and all property owners that have not either paid in cash or executed Mechanic Lien Notes and Mechanic Lien Contracts to pay for their respective pro rata cost of this improvement. There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 3RD DAY OF JUNE~ A. D. 1957 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~ M©NDAY~ JUNE 3~ 1957~ AT 7:30 p.m. /he Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session~ Monday~ June 3~ 1957~ at 7:30 p.m. 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 City Engineer Jack B. Kirven~ Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keener Fire Marshal George Wyatt~ 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. In addition to the City officials and employees the only other persons were Mr. Charles Shields~ President of Park Cities - North Dallas News and Mrs. George Merrett of 3328 Greenbrier. Mrs. Meffert addressed the Mayor and Commissioners and suggested that the City employ one or more full time playground Supervisor for the purpose of planning and supervising play to be carried on in Caruth Park. It was explained to Mrs. Merrett that the High- land Park Methodist Church~ Highland Park Presbyterian Church~ University Park Methodist Church~ Park Cities Baptist Church~ Northway Christian Church~ Christ the King Catholic Church~ all had wonderful recreation facilities which were offered not only to the members of their respective churches~ but the programs in each church were open to the general pub!i~. Further~ that the Park Cities Y.M.C.A. had a wonderful summer recrea- tion program which everyone was invited to participate in and that the City had always been eager to cooperate with any of these institutions by furnishing playground faci- lities and assisting in every way possible. Further that it was felt that due to tee abundant facilities available to any and all of the citizens of this community that any further effort that the City might put forth in this respect would be a duplication of services. It was pointed out that the swimming pool operated by 'the City of University Park is available not only to the citizens of the City but was available to those living within the vicinity of our City. Mrs. Meffert was further advised ~ that there had been no requests from any other sources for the City to participate further than it is at present in a recreational program. Mrs. Merrett thanked the Mayor and Commissioners for their time and consideration. Chief Keene addressed the Commission and recommended that stop signs be installed at certain street intersections~ 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 REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIR- ING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING NORTH AND SOUTH ON SHANNON LANE TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEED- ING TO ENTER OR CROSS WINDSOR AVENUE~ AND REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING NORTH AND SOUTH ON WESTWICK ROAD TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS WINDSOR AVENUE~ AND REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING NORTH AND SOUTH ON WESTWICK ROAD TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF 127' The City Clerk presented petitions requesting that certain alleys be improved by paving with concrete. After examining the petitions, 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 ALLEYS THROUGH BLOCK 2~ UNIVERSITY PLACE ADDITION, BLOCK 42, UNIVERSITY HEI(~4TS NO. 4 ADDITION, AND BLOCK 1, IDLEWILD ADDITION NO. l, 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 .... 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 AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVEMENTS ON ALLEYS KNOWN AS DISTRICTS NOS. 360, 361 AND 362, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, : TE~S, 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 Chief Keene brought to the attention of the City Commission that the Texas Police Association would hold its annual convention in Brownsville June 9, 10th and llth. A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that Chief Keene, or one of his designated assistants, be authorized to attend this convention representing the City and that the City bear the expense. Mayor Coffee then requested the Fire Marshal to make a report as to 'what progress if any had. been made in obtaining permission from the City of Dallas to use the tower owned by said City for practice of our firemen. Marshal Wyatt stated that he had disucssed the matter with some of the heads of the Fire Department of Dallas, and they had indicated that that City would be glad to authorize the use of the tower by our firemen at any time it was not in use by the City of Dallas. Chief Keene suggested that we explore the possiblity and give considera- tiJn to the using of Ownby Stadium on the $.M.U. Campus as a place for our firemen i28 to practice. The City Clerk and Chief Keene and Fire Marshail Wyatt were instructed to investigate this possiblity. There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 17TH DAY OF JUNE~ A. D. 1957 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CCI~MISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM~ 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD~ MONDAY~ JUNE 17~'1957~ AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session~ Monday~ June 17~ 1957~ at 7:30 p.m. 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 City Engineer Jack B. Kirven~ Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keener Fire Marshal George Wyatt~ Purchasing Agent W. E. Wesf~"and C"ify'~Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The ~ayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. In addition to the City ©fficials and employees the only guest present was Mrs. Jones~ publisher~ Park Cities - North Dallas News. The City Clerk presented the following Resolution: 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 1957 A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimously~ that the above resolution be adopted. 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 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 1957 A motion was made byCommissioner George, seconde~ by Commissioner Stuffle- beme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the third paragraph of Sec%ion "0", of the Swimming Pool Ordinance be amended by addin9 the foliowing: "Persons accompanying small children to the small pools shall pay an admission charge of 50¢ each time, unless he or she is a taxpayer of University Park" The City Cierk presented a petition signed by Mrs. Jewei10wnes Riley, 4064 Lovers Lane, O. L. Manning, 4060 Lovers Lane, Mrs. Irene R."Dougherty, 4069 Lovers Lane, and Louis Wolff, 4072 Lovers Lane, requesting that the City order the instaliation of sidewalks in front of the vacant lots at the northeast corner of Lovers. Lane and Preston Road. A motion was made, seconded, and dui¥ carried that the City Clerk be instructed to contact the owners of these vacant lots and request that they cooperate with the City by having the sidewaik constructed. There being no 'further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE lST DAY OF JULY, A. D. 1957 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 l, i957, AT 7~30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday July 1, 1957, at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee and Commissioner George. Also present were City Attorney Wood, Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene, Fire ~.arshall George Wyatt, City Auditor James E. Brown, City Engineer i30 Jack B. Kirven, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, Purchasing Agent W. E. West,'and City Clerk Ralph E. Namman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Will Benners of 3431Asbury appeared and requested the Commission to extend the McFarlin sewer line that now ends at the alley west of Hillcrest to the east side of Hillcrest. Also, that an extension of this line be made to Asbury Street. Mayor Coffee stated that the City had planned to complete this work this summer prior :to the time S.M.U. opens in September. The following Ordinance was presented: ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYINGASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK 8, EAST UNIVERSITY PLACE ADDITION, BLOCK 42, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS NO. 4 ADDITION, AND BLOCK 1, IDLEWILD ADDITION NO. 1, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTTING 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 No one appeared to protest the assessments made for these improvements. A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Mayor Coffee, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the ~rdinance be'adopted. A letter from Mr. James Burleson, Resident Partner of F. W. Lafrentz & Co. was read and after due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the F. W. Lafrentz & Co., Certified Public Accountants, be employed on a flat fee of $1,400.00 to audit the affairs of this City for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1957, and that the firm beZauthorized to begin its work at its earliest convenience. The City Clerk discussed with the Commission the tax rate for 1957 and after due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Mayor Coffee, put to vote and carried ~unanimously, that the City Clerk and the City Auditor be in- structed when preparing the 1957-58 Budget that consideration be given to the desira- bility of lowering the tax rate from $1.20 on the $100.00 valuation to $1.10 on the $100.00 valuation. ATTEST Mr. James F. Cole of 4333 Druid Lane presented to the Commission a petition bearing 14 signatures out of 20 owners in the 4300 block~ requesting that two hour parking from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.~ Monday through Friday~ in the 4300 block of this street be repealed. The petition was referred to the City Clerk with ~he request that he check same against the petition previously submitted to the City Commission requesting that the two hour limit ordinance be adopted. A motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded~ and carried unanimously~ that if it was determined that the majority of home owners in this block wanted the parking restriction ordinance repealed that an ordinance should be prepared for its passage at the next City Commission meeting. Fire Marshall Wyatt reported to the City Commission that fire losses in our City for the first half of 1957 were'less than $20~000.00. Mayor Coffee stated that he had been advised that the City of Dallas had recently won its law suit relative to the title to the tract of ground bounded on the north by University Boulevard~ on the east by Lomo Alto~ and on the west by the Cotton Belt Railroad~ and he asked Commissioner George to contact the proper officials of Dallas in an effort to renew the agreement this City had with Dallas on the paving of Lomo Alto Street which improvement was pending at the time suit was filed against the City of Dallas by'an individual for a title to the described land .... The City Commission discussed the fact that the mouth ~Tulane storm sewer was partially closed at the point where it empties into the land owned by Mr. L. M. Glasco. The City Clerk was requested to contact Mr. Glasco and ask him if he would meet with the Mayor and Commissioners on July 15th for the purpose of discussing what should and can be done to alleviate the present condition. There be'lng no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 15TH DAY OF 3ULY~ A. D. 1957 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 15, 1957, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session~ Monday~ July 15~ 1957, at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Walter E. George~ and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Also present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood~ City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene~ City Auditor James E. Brown, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, Assistant City Engineer Sam Spradlin and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Prior to convening in the City Hall Auditorium a conference was held at 7:00 p.m. in the Mayor's office with Mr. L. M. Glasco~ 3901 Lovers Lane, and Mr. Cecil Higginbotham, 7037 Vassar. The Mayor, Commissioners~ City Attorney, and the City Clerk were also present. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss the opening of the Tulane Storm Sewer from Lovers Lane, south, through Mr. Olasco's property and abutting Mr. Higginbotham's property. City Clerk Hamman estimated that it would cost approximately $21,000.00 to build a concrete box large enough to provide for the proper drainage from Lovers Lane to Mr. Glasco's west property line where the box would empty into property owned by Mr; 3Ge Lambert on one side and Mr. Higginbotham's property on the other side. Both Mr. Glasco and Mr. Higgin- botham expressed a desire that this open ditch be replaced with a concrete covered storm sewer. Mayor Coffee stated that, in his opinion, the City should not be required to stand more than 50% of the cost since the entire length of the project would be on private property. After considerable discussion it was decided that the City's Engineers would be requested to check carefully and estimate the total cos% of the project, and also to give estimates relative to other proportions of the cost which should be borne by Mr. Glasco and Mr. Higginbotham, respectfully. When this survey or estimate has been made the City Clerk shall contact Mr. Glasco and Mr. Higginbotham informing them of the Engineers' findings. The Commission then proceeded to the Auditorium. The Mayor called the meeting to order and noted that there were approximately thirty people in the Auditorium and he inquired if they were all interested in the sam~ problem~ whereupon an affirmative answer was given. Mr. 5ugene Simpson~ 4028 Stanford, came forward and addressed the Commission, explaining that he had been chosen as spokesman and that all the people present resided in the 4000 block of Stanford Street~ and that the purpose of their appearing before the City Commission was to request that the City take whatever action was necessary to bring about the demolition of the remains of the house located at 4076 stanford. It was pointed out that this house was destroyed by fire several years ago and that apparently the property was in litigation since no action had been taken to restore or demolish the house, and that same has become a health menace and an additional fire hazard to the surrounding property and in its present condition tends to depreciate the value of all the homes in that block. After Mr. Simpson and others had been permitted to explain to the Commission the undesirable condition as it exists, and the Mayor had assured the people that the City would take as drastic action as legally authorized to remedy the undesirable situation~ a motion was then made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the City Attorney investigate the City's legal position in a case of this kind and that a report be made to the ~ity Commission relative to the City's legal authority. The following is the name and address of those attending the meeting regarding the above request: Name Address Miss Paula Norton Miss Anne Simpson Miss Mary Hopper Dr. J. L. Dawson Mr. J. F. Connelly Mr. C. B. Lundin D. N. Beitmen Mrs. D. N. Beitmen Mrs. F. A. Rumfelt Mrs. B. Melman Mrs. A. R. Tobin 'Mrs. R. W. Guffey Mr. and Mrs. Jack T. Sides 4032 Stanford St. 4028 Stanford St. 4200 Stanford St. 4024 Stanford St. 4021 Stanford St. 4017 Stanford St. 4077 Stanford St. 4077 Stanford St. 4072 Stanford St. 4068 Stanford St. 4080 Stanford St. 4081 Stanford St. 4024 Purdue St.' i34 Name A. R. Larson Mrs. A. R. Larson Mrs. Glenn Cobb Mrs. Walter Bleibler Mr. and Mrs. R. U. Wright Walter Bleibler Mr. and Mrs. B. p. $axton Mr. and Mrs. D. Hart Norton Dr. Evelyn M. Carrington Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Shower Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Tilford Mr. and Mrs. Tom Slaughter Mrs. Eugene Simpson Address 4012 Stanford St. 4012 Stanford St. 4016 Stanford St. 4045 Stanford St. 4037 Stanford St. 4045 Stanford St. 4015 Stanford St. 4032 Stanford St. 4025 Stanford St. 4040 Stanford St. 4005 Stanford St. 4001 Stanford St. 4028 Stanford St. Bids were then opened in connection with the legal advertisement appearing in the Official Publ'ication July 4~ 1957~ inviting applications fr°m banks or bankers to serve as this City's depository for the year ending 3uly 31~ 1958. The only bid submitted was that of the Hillcrest State Bank~ and after due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by Mayor Coffee~ put to vote and carried. Commissioner George was present but abstained from voting and requested that the minutes so reflect his ~action. /he City Clerk presented his ,report of the analysis of signatures appearing on a petition presented to the Commission 3uly ir requesting that two hour parking be removed from the 4300 block of Druid Lane. After studying the report carefully a motion was made~ seconded and duly carried that the Ordinance not be repealed~ but that the Chief of Police be requested %o suspend enforcement on this block of this street until September 1~ 1957. The oity Clerk presented the verbal request of S. C. Jones~ Pro of the Dallas Country Club and Mr. 3oe Dyer~ Operator of a Sports Shop~ 84 Highland Park Villager proposing to supervise a tennis tournament for and on'behalf of the High School students in University Park during the week of 3uly 29~ 1957~ provided the City would issue a check payable to the parties just mentioned in the amount of $100.00~ proceeds of which would be used to purchase tennis balls and medals to be awarded the winning contestants. After due consideration~ a motion was made by Commissioner $tufflebeme~ seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimously~ that the proposal be rejected. 135 A motion was then made.by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the Engineer Department be requested to make a careful inspection of all streets and submit a list to the City Con~nission at its next regular meeting of the streets or portions of same that it is felt should be resurfaced; further~ that an estimate be furnished of the cost of such improvement. There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST, A. D. 1957 'MINUTES OF THE REGULAR.MEETING OF THeE BOAR~ OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ HELD iN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY~ AUGUST 5, 1957, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday, August 5, 1957, at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Coffee was the only member of the Commission present. Others present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Assistant City Engineer Sam Spradlin, Poiice and ~ire Chief Forrest E. Keene, Superintendent of Public ~Oorks L. H. Suliivan, ~ire Marshal George Wyatt, and City Cierk Raiph E. Hamman. City Clerk Ralph ~. Hamman reported to the Mayor and the most recent estimate made by our Engineers, in connection with the cost of extending the Tulane Storm Sewer from Lovers Lane in a southwesterly direction through the property owned by L. M. Glasco, a distance of approximately 500 feet, is $25,000.00~ that this information had been furnished to Mr. Glasco and that he had stated that he was not interested in the storm sewer being constructed if he had to contribute one-fourth of the estimated cost, that he had given serious consideration to the extending of the sewer line and reaiized that it would be necessary for severai of the trees to be removed from his rear yard, that he hated to see the trees destroyed, and that he was afraid of flood damage to his home as long as i36 the mouth of the storm sewer at Lovers Lane~ where it enters into his property was "choked up" with rock and, debris as it is at present. Again Mr. Glasco refused to permit the City employees to go onto his property and remove the debris which is retarding the natural flow of the water from the storm sewer. The Mayor instructed the City Clerk to check the City records carefully for the purpose of determining if the City had an easement which would permit the City to legally remove the broken concrete~ silt~ rock~ etc. from the mouth of the storm sewer in question. City Attorney Dick p. Wood reported to the Mayor that in briefing the law in regard to situations comparable to the remains of the fire damaged house at 4076 Stanford owned by Arthur Y. Banks and his former wife Ernestine,-,~an~s.Coleman~ it is his opinion the property should be inspected by the Fire Chief~ the City Engineer and the Building Inspector~ and a written report made by them to the City Commission. The Mayor then requested Chief Forrest Keene~ Fire Marshal George Wyatt~ City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven~ who is Ex-Officio Building Inspector~ and. Dr. Raymond Thomasson~ Health Officer~ to make separate and individual inspections of the property located at 4076 Stanford Street~ and make a written report of their findings to the City Commission at its next meeting which will be held August 19th. In view of the fact that a quorum did not exist the Mayor announced that the meeting would recess to meet on call. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 19TH DAY OF AUGUST~ A. D. 1957 /~/ CITY CLERK 137 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 19, 1957, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday, August 19, 1957, at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Walter E. George and Commissioner Wylie Stuffle- beme. Others present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven, Superintendent of Public Works, L. H. Sullivan, Assistant City Engineer Sam Spradlin, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, Fire Marshal George Wyatt, City Auditor James Brown and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. ~. Mayor~Coffee called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 and recognized Mr. 3. Don Hill, Southwestern representative of the National Safety Council. Mr. Hill came forward and presented to the Mayor and Commissioners a Plaque from the National Safety Council, being special recognition for the City of University Park, Texas, in connection with traffic and safety work done.during the year 1956. Then Mr. H. C. Otis, Jr. and Mr. William Traeger addressed the Commission and requested Permission for the Dallas Zmergency Corps to use one room of the frame building located in Goer Park as the headquarters for the next six months. They would need to install an aerial approximately 80 feet in height and five receiving sets - these to be attuned to the two-way radio systems of the Highway Patrol, Sheriff's Officer City of Dallas, City of University park, and one other. After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that this request be taken under advisement until the next Commission Meeting which would be September 3rd. The City Clerk presented five petitions requesting that certain alleys be paved with concrete. Each petition was signed by more than 50~ of the owners of property abutting the respective alleys. After examining the petitions, a i38 motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the following Ordinance describing the alleys as Improvement Districts Numbers 363 through 367, be adopted: ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF ALLEYS THROUGH BLOCK 2, UNIVERSITY PARK ESTATES ADDITION, BLOCK G, UNIVERSITY PARK REVISED ADDITION, BLOCK D, S.M.U. HEIGHTS ADDITION, BLOCK 3, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS ADDITION REVISED, BLOCK E, COMPTON HEIGHTS ADDITION~ BLOCK 3, SUMMIT LAWN ADDITION, AND BLOCK I, WESTMINISTER PLACE 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 A motion was then made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote arid 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 ALLEYS KNOWN AS DISTRICTS NOS. 363, 364, 365~ 366 AND 367, 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 Mayor discussed with the Commission a preliminary Budget, which had been prepared by the City Clerk, and carefully examined by the Mayor, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 1957, and ending September 30, 1958. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION ORDERING A HEARING ON THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1957, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1958 The City Clerk presented to the Mayor and Commissioners proposals made by Bennett Printing Co. in the sum of $1,519.55, and the Mayo Printing Co. in the sum of $1,996.25, for the publishing of a brief history and a report to the citizens of this City of their stewardship since being elected as Officials. 139 Ihe Bennett Printing Co. proposal was based on a 36 page booklet, size, 5½ x 8½ inches. The Mayo proposition was based on a 36 page booklet~ size 6 x 9 inches. Both had quoted on the same quality of paper. Neither of the bids included engraving charges and other expense in connection with photographs~ which it was felt should be included in the booklet. 5ach had estimated that these pictures would 'cost an additional $8.00 to $10.00 each. The Bennett Printing Co. submitted the first two pages printed showing the type that they p~oposed to use for the publication. The City Clerk reported that Mr. R. M. Miley, 3325 Hanover St. with the Southwest Paper Company~ about 18 months ago, had given him an estimated cost of $2~000.00 for publishing 15~000 copies of the size contemplated at this time. After due Consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put %o vote and carried unanimously~ that the City Clerk be authorized to contract with the Bennett Printing Co. for %he. publication of 15~000 copies, this being the number the bids were based on. /he City Engineer and the Fire'Marshal made written reports to the City Commission of their inspection of 4076 Stanford Street, which house was partially destroyed by fire November 5, 1954, and has not been rehabilitated. After dis- cussing the problem again, a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously~ that the City Attorney be requested to prepare for the City Clerk's signature a notice of a Public Hearing to be held by the City Commission September 3~1957. Further, that a copy of this notice be sent to all the owners of property in the 400 block of Stanford Street and to any others in the vicinity that attended the City Commission Meeting on 3uly 15, 1957, at which time approximately 30 people appeared before the City Commission and requested that the City take action relative to getting this property put in a safer and more desirable condition. Also, that a copy of this notice be published in the City's Official Publication. The City Clerk then presented a petition signed by 4 of the 6 owners of the property in %he 3400 block of Milton Avenue between Hursey Street and Dickens 140 Street requesting that an Ordinance be passed creating the 2-hour 2-hour parking restriction on this part of Milton Avenue~ restricting parking from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Saturday. A motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously~ that the Ordinance creating 2-hour restrictions for parking be amended to 'include the above request. The City Clerk presented the request of the Chief of Police that Sergeants E. R. Rice and W. W. Blachley be permitted to attend the Institute of Law Enforce- ment $chool~ which will be conducted by the Southwestern Legal Foundation on the S.M.U. Campus from September 9 through September 20~ 1957. Chief Keene stated that both Sergeants had expressed not only their willingness but their desire to attend this school~ whereupon a motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ put to vote and carried unanimously~ that these officers be authorized to attend this school at the time specified at the City's expense. The City Clerk explained to ,the commission that it would be necessary for the City to have its half million gallon water storage tank located at the corner of Airline Road and Rosedale Street repaired and painted just as soon as it was practical to do without the use of said storage tank~ because the tank is showing evidence of leaks and is badly rusted on the inside. The City Clerk was instructed to advertise for sealed bids to be received at some regular Commission Meeting within the next 60 days. There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 3RD DAY OF SEPTEMBER~ A. D. 1957 / ~ / 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, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, i957, AT 7:30 P.M. 1411 The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Tuesday, September 3, 1957, at 7:30 p.m. /he following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Walter E. George and Wylie Stuffle- beme. Others present were City Attorney Dick p. Wood, City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven~ Chief of Police Forrest E. Keened Fire Marshal George Wyatt, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, City Auditor games E. Brown, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. Observing that there were approximately seventy people in the Auditorium he requested that those who were interested in the Public Hearing to be held ~egarding the residence at 4076 Stanford, which had been damaged by fire, to indicate by raising their right hand, whereupon it was apparent that approximately sixty of the people present were interested in this subject. Mayor Coffee then requested that City Attorney Dick P. Wood conduct the Public Hearing, notice of which had been published in the City's official Publication. The following is the name and address of people offering testimony relative to subject matter: Mr. F. B. Prothro - Mr. Joe L. Wiley - Mr. Jno. A. Williams,Jr. - Mr. D. Hart Norton - Mr. C. B. Lundin - Mr. D. N. Beitmen - Mrs. A. R. Yobin - Mr. R. W. Guffey _ Mr. Walter Bleibler - Mr. R...U. Wright _ Dr. Evelyn M. Carrington - 4009 Stanford St. 715 Browder St. 4073 Stanford St. 4032 Stanford St. 4017 Stanford St. 4077 Stanford St. 4080 Stanford St. 4081 Stanford: St. 4045 Stanford St. 4037 Stanford St. 4025 Stanford St. Also, present was Mr. Ebb D. Hurt, who addressed the Commission stating that he was Attorney for Mr. Arthur Y. Banks and that he was authorized %o agree to pay one-half of the expense which would be incurred in the demolition of this burned 142 building and the cleaning of the lot. Mr. Hurt further stated that it was the feeling of his client, Mr. Banks~ that the other one-half of the expense should be borne by Mrs. Ernestine Banks Coleman, who has a life interest in the real estate in question. Mrs. Coleman addressed the City Commission and stated that she had recently employed an Attorney and believed that he would be able to work out a satisfactory arrangement with Mr. Banks, relative to the repairing of this damaged building, however, Mrs. Coleman refused to disclose the name of her Attorney and offered nothing definite relative to the correcting of this undesirable situation which has existed since November 5, 1954. The following is the name and address of those signing a roll call for this meeting: A. R. Larson - W. T. Showen - Mrs. W. T. Showen - Walter Bleibler - Mrs. Walter Bleibler - D. N. Beitmen - Mrs. D. N. Beitmen - Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Guffey - Mr. and Mrs. R. U. Wright - Joe L. Wiley - Mrs. I. A. Rumfelt - Mrs. A. R. Tobin - C. B. Lundin - Dr. 3. L. Dawson - Mrs. 3. L. Dawson - Mrs. Eugene Simpson - Anne Simpson - Paula Norton - Eugene Simpson - Betty /obin - Mrs. 3ohn A. Williams,Jr. - John A. Williams, 3r. - J. W. Randall - Earl Simpson - D. Hart Norton - Mrs. D. Hart Norton - Dr. Evelyn M. Carrington - Mary Connell - Mr. B. Saxton - Mrs. Georgia Prothro - F. B. Prothro - H. H. Tilford - T. B. Slaughter - Mrs. /om B. Slaughter - Mrs. H. H. Titford - Mrs. Andrew R. Larson - 4012 Stanford St. 4040 Stanford St. 4040 Stanford St. 4045 Stanford St. 4045 Stanford S%. 4077 Stanford St. 4077 Stanford St. 4081 Stanford St. 4037 Stanford St. 4041 Stanford St. 4072 Stanford St. 4080 Stanford St. 4017 Stanford St. 4024 Stanford St. 4024 Stanford St. 4028 Stanford St. 4028 Stanford St. 4032 Stanford St. 4028 Stanford St. 4080 stanford St. 4073 Stanford St. 4073 Stanford St. 4069 Stanford St. 4085 Stanford St. 4032 Stanford St. 4032 Stanford St. 4025 Stanford St. 4053 Stanford St. 4015 Stanford St. 4009 Stanford St. 4009 Stanford St. 4005 Stanford St. 4001 Stanford St. 4001 Stanford St. 4005 Stanford St. 4012 Stanford St. 14 3 After everyone in the Auditorium had had an opportunity to express themselves fully relative to what they felt should be done with the property at 4076 Stanford Street, a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put %o vote and carried unanimously, that the following Ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK FINDING THAT THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 4076 STANFORD STREET CONSTITUTES A HAZARD FROM THE STANDPOINT OF HEALTH, FIRE AND SAFETY; FINDING THAT SUCH BUILDING IS A PUBLIC NUISANCE; AND ORDERING SUCH NUISANCE TO BE ABATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REFISED CIVIL STATUTES OF TEXAS A gentleman whose name was not obtained presented a petition requesting that stop signs be installed on Yale Boulevard at its intersection with Dublin Street, stopping traffic traveling east and west on Yaie Bouievard before enter- ing the intersection. The petition was referred to the Chief of Poiice with the request that he investigate the necessity for such signs and make recommendation to the City Commission at its next meeting, however, severai ladies in the Auditorium then addressed the Commission urging that immediate action he taken in respect to this request. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Stuffle- bene, 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 REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIR- ING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING EAST AND WEST ON YALE BOULEVARD TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PRO- CEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS DUBLIN STREET AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF The City Clerk explained to the Commission that the FBI National Academy Associates of Texas would hold their annual retraining session September 12 through the 14th at Odessa, Texas, and that since our Chief of police Forrest E. Keene is a past president of this Association,it was apparent that he would want to attend this meeting, whereupon a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that Chief Keene be authorized to attend this r~trd.i~iqgsession at the expense of the City. The City Clerk presented a letter from Mr. Weldon Howell, President 144 of Preston State Bank~ requesting permission for the Bank to install~ at its own expense and cost~ a direct wire alarm and warning signal system connecting the Bank with the University Park Police Station after the Bank moves into its new building now in the process of construction in the 8000 block of Preston Road in the corporate limits of the city of Dallas. After considering this request seriously Chief Keene was requested to confer with Chief Hansen of the city of Dallas and that if the Police Department of the City of Dallas interposed no objection that this City would likewise be glad to grant the request~of the Preston State Bank. There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 16TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER~ A. D. 1957 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ HEED IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM~ 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD~ MONDAY, SEPTEMBER i6~ 1957, ~T 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session~ Monday, September 16~ 1957~ 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 City Engineer Sam Spradlin~ Purchasing Agent W. E. West~ Superintendent of Public Works L.H. Sullivan~ Fire Marshal George Wyatt~ Chief of Police and Fire Department Forrest E. Keene~ and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. ].45 The Mayor called the me4ting to order promptly at 7:30 P.M. Mr. William ~Campbell and Mr. Carlton Meredith, Jr. Tax Consultants appeared before the Commission and protested the tax assessment levied by the Equalization Board upon their client Texas Distributors of 2635 Fondren Drive. The EqualiZation Board had levied an assessment of 60~ on the 100~ actual inventory as rendered by the Company. Mr. Campbell and Mr. Meredith stated, in their opinion, their client should not be assessed more than 25% or 30~ of the 100~ actual inventory, their reason for this being based on the fact that in their opinion the real estate assess- ments of this City are approximately 25% to 30~ of the actual present day market value. The Mayor and Commissioners explained %o the gentlemen that the policy of this City's Equalization Board, ever since the town had been incorporated, was to require the merchants %o render 100~ inventory based on actual cost or book value7 whichever was the lower, and according %o the report of the Equalization Board %o the City Commission all merchandise inventories were then assessed 6~ of the 100~ rendition and that so far as the City Commission had knowledge none of the other approximately 350 merchants of this City had objected or protested to the method of assessment used by the City. City Attorney Dick p. Wood was requested to brief the law on this question and to confer with the representatives of the Tax Agency of Carlton Meredith or its Attorney. The only other guests present were Mr. Charles Shields, President of the Park Cities North Dallas News, and Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Gozzaldi, 2945 University Boulevard. Pursuant to legal advertisement appearing August 297 September 5 and September 12 in our Official Publication, a Public Hearing was held in connection with the paving with concrete of alleys designated as Improvement District Numbers 363, 364,365, 3667 and 367, and adopt an Ordinance closing the hearing and levying assessments for part of the cost of improving %he alleys described in the Ordinance. No one appeared to protest this improvement, whereupon a motion was made by 146 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 2, UNIVERSITY PARK ESTATES ADDITION~ BLOCK G, UNIVERSITY PARK REVISED ADDITION~ BLOCK D, S.M.U. HEIGHTS ADDITION, BLOCK J, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS ADDITION REVISED, BLOCK E,' COMP/ON HEIGH/S ADDITION, BLOCK 3, SU~B~IT LAWN ADDITION~ BLOCK I~ WES/MINISTER PLACE ADDITION IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK~ TEXAS~ FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTIING 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 Pursuant to legal advertisement appearing in Official Publication August 22 and August 29i a Public Hearing was held in connection with adopting a Budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1~ 1957 and ending September 30, 1958. No one appeared to protest any of the items listed in the Budget, whereupon a ~notion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, 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, 1957, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30~ 1958~ AND AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES AS SET OUT IN SAID BUDGET The City Clerk then presented an Ordinance levying the tax for the year 1957. This Ordinance was examined by the Mayor and Commissioners and the Mayor pointed out that the Ordinance provided for a tax rate of $1.10 on the $100.00 assessed valuation as compared to $1.20 on the $100.00 assessed valuation of previous years. After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner Stuffle- beme~ 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 1957 YO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF CURRENT EXPENSES OF SAID CITY, AND FIXING THE TIME WHEN SAID TAXES FOR THE YEAR 1957 SHALL BECOME DUE, FIXING THE TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME DELINQUENT~ PROVIDING FOR PENALTY AND INTEREST; AND PROVIDING FOR SPLIT PAYMENTS, AND REPEALING ALL TAX ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH~ AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY 147 The City Clerk then explained to the City Commission that during the operation of the City's affairs for the past 11~ months that the majority of the accounts on the general ledger showed a credit balance, however, that in a few instances there were some debit balances where expenditures which could not have been foreseen'were slightly in excess of the amount provided for those respective items in the 1956-1957 Budget. He recommended that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGET, APPROVING ALL EXPENDITURES MADE DURING THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1~ 1956, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30~ 1957, 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 motion was made to that effect by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously. The Chief of police and Captain C. R. Warnack of our Traffic Department recommended that a 3-way stop sign be placed at the intersection of Grassmere Lane and Westchester Drive, explaining that this was a one-way street, therefore, there was no need for a fourth stop sign, but due to the heavy traffic on both streets they felt that stop signs should be immediately installed, 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 REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING NORTH AND SOUTH ON WESTCHESTER DRIVE TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEED- ING TO ENTER OR CROSS GRASSMERE STREET, AND REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVI~IG EAST ON GRASSMERE STREET TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS WESTCHESTER DRIVE AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF The Commission discussed the resurfacing of Hillcrest Street in particular and other streets in the City and requesting the City Engineer to make a careful estimate of streets that were badly in need of resurfacing, and that a report be made to the Commission at a recessed meeting which was scheduled to be held on Wednesday, September 18, 1957. 148 There being no further business at this time, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 7/H DAY OF OCTOBER, A. D. 1957 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~ WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER i8~ 1957, AT 5:00 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in a recessed session, Wednesday, September 18, 1957, at 5:00 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffees Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme and Waiter E. George. AIso present were City Engineer Jack B. Kirven and City Cierk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 5:00 p.m. The City Engineer Jack Ki~ven presented to the City Commission a map prepared in colors show- ing all streets that had been resurfaced during the past 10 years. He also presented a schedule of streets and portions thereof, which in his opinion should be resurfaced at this time. His to~al estimate of the cost of resurfacing all the streets shown in the schedule was $57,759.00. After giving careful consideration to the map and to the schedule, 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 unit bids of asphalt in place for the resurfacing of certain streets, total cost to be approximately $57,000.00. Said bids are to be received and opened at the Commission Meeting to be held on October 7~ 1957, at 7:30 p.m. Then the Commission examined carefully the detail of Exhibit A-1 of the Budget approved September 16 for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 1957, and ending September 30, 1958. After examining this portion of the Budget which provided 149 for a 5¢ per hour increase of compensation to be paid hourly workers and other increases and compensation of all other employees as set out in the Exhibit, said compensation being identical or as near as possible to the salaries paid by the City of Dallas for the respective duties, a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the rates as set out in Exhibit A-1 be approved as submitted. The City Clerk presented a petition requesting that the alley between Milton Avenue and Westminister Streets extending from Cleburne, east, to Willard Street, be paved with concrete. This petition had been signed by all of the property owners except two. After due consideration, 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 AN ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF AN ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK F~ COMPTON HEIGHTS ADDITION, AND BLOCK 2~ SUMMIT LAWN 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 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 AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVE- MENTS ON ALLEY KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 368 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 mentioned that the League of Texas Municipalities' annual convention would be held in San Antonio September 29 through October 2~ 1957~ and he felt that this City should be properly represented at this convention~ whereupon a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimously~ that the Mayor~ City Clerk~ and that either or both of the Commissioners be authorized to attend this convention and that the City pay the expense incurred in connection therewith~' 150 The City Clerk had previously discussed with the Mayor and Commissioners the fact that the International T.D.9 Tractor~ which the City purchased in 19447 and had been used in connection with the operation of our garbage disposal system and on other municipal,construction jobs~ was completely worn out~ and that the Big State Tractor Company had offered to trade the City an Allis Chalmers HDSG-14653~ equipped with a 13 yard bucket for loading~ for the International Machine~ requiring a cash difference of $4~000.00. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimously~ that the City Commission approve and confirm the authorization granted the Mayor and City Clerk to issue two checks for $2,000.00 each in connection with the transaction just described. Commissioner George reported to the City Commission that he had recently discussed with Mr. H. P. Kucera~ City Attorney of Dallas~ an agreement previously made between that City and this bity that the City of Dallas would donate from the east side of the tract of land owned by the City a strip 30 feet in width from University Boulevard south to Windsor Parkway~ for the purpose of widening Lomo Alto Drive. Further~ that the City of Dallas would construct curb and gutter along the west side of said tract o.f ground that this City would then pave the area with heavy asphalt. Mr. George reported that the land in question owned by the City of Dallas is still in litigation and that Mr. Kucera stated if and when the City of Dallas was successful in acquiring good title to the land in question that that City would immediately carry out its agreement to the widening of Lomo Alto Street and its improvement. There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 7TH DAY OF OCTOBER~ A. D. 1957 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~ OCTOBER 7, i957~ AT 7:30 p.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session~ Monday~ October 7~ 1957~ at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee~ Commissioners Walter E. George and Wylie Stufflebeme. Others present were City Attorney Pick P. Wood~ Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene~ Fire Marshal George Wyatt~ City Engineer 3ack B. Kirven~ Assistant City Engineer Sam $pradlin, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan~ 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 observed that there were approximately fifteen guests in the Auditorium. He determined that one of the guests was Mr. Thomas Carter of 6508 Turtle Creek Blvd. who was just pay- ing his respects to the City Commission. Officials of the Texas Bitulithic Company and approximately twelve merchants doing business on Snider Plaza. The Mayor explained that the first item of business would be the opening of bids which had been submitted pursuant to legal advertisement in connection with the resurfacing of several streets in the City of University Park. These bids were opened and the following is the name of the Companies submitting bids and their respective bids: B. P. McInerney and Co. $5.17 per ton Uvalde Construction Co. 5.58 " " Texas Bitulithic Co. 5.69 " " Total $ 50~955.52 54~996.48 56~080.64 A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme~ seconded by Commissioner George~ put to vote and carried unanimously~ that the bids be referred to Mayor Coffee~ City Engineer Jack Kirven~ and City Clerk Ralph Hamman~ as a Committee to study the bids and if no discrepancies were found that the contract be awarded to B. P. McInerney~ the low bidder~ and that the Mayor and bity Clerk be authorized to enter into contract with the Company the Committee felt offered the best bid. 152 City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman then presented to the Commissioner a petition which had been delivered to him by Mr. J. R. Rogers, owner of the two-story building located at 6730 Snider Plaza. This petition requested that the City Commission rescind the two-hour parking restriction now in effect on Snider Plaza. The petition had approximately 80 signatures. A careful review of the petition disclosed that 9 of those signing it had offices or place of business on Hillcrest Avenue, which street does not have any parking limitation and, of course, the merchants on Hillcrest Avenue should not dictate to the merchants on Snider Plaza, relative to such thing. The petition further disclosed that more than 36 of those signing, the Petition were in offices mostly in the second story buildings and had nothing to sell except their services. After the petition had been submitted to the Commission Mr. Charles R. Wilson, a merchant doing business at 6912 Snider Plaza, presented to the Commission a petition bearing the signatures of 45 merchants doing business on Snider Plaza urging the Commission not to rescind the two hour parking ordinance. This petition was signed by the owner or the ~anager of the respective business, all of which carried merchandise inventories. Mr. ~lilson was supported in his contention that the ordinance should be kept in force by other merchants from Snider Plaza, some of whom addressed the Commission praising the ordinance now in force. Those addressing the Commission were Mr. Frank Jones, Owner of Jones Glidden Paint Store, 6831Snider Plaza, Mrs. Flora E. Rainey, owner of the Rainey Shop, 6825 Snider Plaza, Clarence L. Byrd, manager of Tom Thumb Grocery Store, 6800 Snider Plaza, who was accompanied to the meeting by Mr. Boss, Vice President of Tom Thumb, Inc., Mr. C. C. Blakeway, Manager of W. E. Moses Variety Store, 6828 Snider Plaza, Mr. Drue, 6812 Snider Plaza, Manager of Drue's Beauty Shop, Mr. J. E. McCormick, Operator of phillips Petroleum Co. 6900 Snider Plaza. Talks were made by others in favor of the two hour parking, whose names were not obtained by the City Clerk. After due consideration by the Commission Mayor Coffee announced to those present that no action would be taken at this time relative to the rescinding of the parking limitations on Snider Plaza, and that if and when consideration should be given the subject that a public hearing would be 1,53 held and all those interested would be notified. 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 IMPROVEMENT ON CERTAIN ALLEYS IN THE CITY 9F UNIVERSITY PARK AND KNOWN AS DISTRICTS NUMBERS 360, 361 AND 362 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 ORDERING PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS DUE W. S. CRAWFORD CONSTRUC- TION CO. FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN CERTAIN ALLEYS BEING KNOWN AS DISTRICT NUMBERS 360, 361, AND 362, AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF CERTAIN CER- TIFICATES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT The City Clerk explained to the Commission that a Mr. Cotton, who resides in Oak Cliff and is President of some dog fancier association desired permission for the members of his club to hold meetings in Curtis Park on Sundays, October 27, November 7 and November 10, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. He stat'Ed that there would be 30 to 40 dogs present, but they would at all times be kept on a leash and under complete control of the owner. After due consideration~ it was decided that the City Commission would interpose no objection to the use of Curtis Park on the days and for the purpose requested, provided proper supervision was maintained by our Police Department. The City Clerk presented a letter from Mr. Roy K. Lagow, 4405 Greenbrier, setting out that through error that she was assessed and had paid $2.35 Personal Property Tax on a duplex at 4430 Emerson Street that she owns. The apartment was vacant on January 1, 1956, but water was on in the owner's name which explains why the gssessment for furniture was made. A motion was made by Commissioner George~ seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that Miscellaneous Expense be charged $2.35 and a refund made to the lady for the 1956 tax assessed and paid in error. There being no further business the meeting recessed. ATTEST.~'~' CITy CLERK De 154 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~ OCTOBER 21, 1957~ at 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session~ Monday~ October 21~ 1957~ at 7:30 p.m. The following members 'were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee~ Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme and Walter E. George. Others present were City Attorney Dick p. Wood~ Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene~ Fire Marshal George Wyatt~ City Engineer Jack B. Kirven~ Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan~ Purchasing Agent W. E. West~ and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. /he Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Thomas N. McKee~ representing the'Texas Safety Association~ Inc. appeared before the Commission and presented to the Mayor "Safety Organization Award~ Certificate of~ Achievement in Recognition of Community Organization to Combat Traffic Accidents." The Certificate of Award was signed by A. Ross Rommel~ President~ and J. O. Musick~ General Manager~ of the Texas Safety Association~ Inc. Mr. McKee complimented very highly the Police Department of the City of University Park and its record of enforcement of traffic laws and regulations. A group of civic-minded citizens then appeared and presented to the Mayor and Commissioners petitions bearing between 125 and 150 signatures urging Mayor Coffee~ Commissioner George and Commissioner Stufflebeme to consent to serve the City as Mayor and Commissioners for another term at the expiration of their present tenure of office. Speeches were made by the following citizens thanking the City Commission for the two reductions in taxes~ which they have been successful in bring- ing about during the last three years~ while at the same time increasing the number of employees in the Fire and Police Departments and paying these employees salaries commensurate~ or in excess of the salaries paid similar employees of other cities. Robert Sullivan R. S. Gozzaldi Paul Emery Mrs. R. S. Gozzaldi Ed S. Wesson~ Sr. Hatton W. Sumners 3012 Southwestern Blvd. 2945 University Blvd. 3608 Bryn Mawr St. 2945 University Blvd. 4137 Purdue St. Lawyer's Inn, S.M.U. 155 These gentlemen expressed their appreciation to the Commission and pointed out that the community services had not only been maintained, but had improved even though taxes had been reduced twice during the past three years. A public hearing was held in connection with the paving of the alley be- tween Westminister Street and ~.ilton Street, extending from Cleburne Street east to Willard Street, known as Improvement District Number 368. No one appeared %o object to the assessment being levied to cover a part of the cost of the improve- ment. Further, the City Clerk pointed out that 94.~ of the property owners' share had either been paid or pledged to be paid. Upon further investigation, it is revealed that at this time all of the owners of property abutting this alley have either paid or agreed to pay their pro rata part of this cost. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put %o 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 F, COMPTON HEIGHTS ADDITION, AND BLOCK 2, SUMMIT LAWN ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING CHAR~ES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST THE OWNERS THEROF, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CER- TIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Chief Keene recommended that the north side of Vassar Drive from the bridge of Turtle Creek Branch to-this City's intersection of Turtle Creek Boulevard be designated as a Fire Lane. It was pointed out that this action is necessary so that fire trucks, transit buses, and other vehicular traffic may move through this portion of Vassar Drive at'all times. (When football games are played in Goat Park cars have frequently blocked this section of Vassar Drive.) 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 COE~ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK CREATING A FIRE LANE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF VASSAR DRIVE FROM THE BRIDGE WEST OF HAYNIE AVENUE TO TURTLE CREEK BOULEVARD PRO- HIBITING THE PARKING OF ANY VEHICLE ALONG SAID FIRE LANE AT ANY TIME AND PROVIDING A PENALTY 156 The City Clerk recommended that refund of 1957 taxes be madeto the following people for the amounts set out and for the reasons designated: P. O. Hendricks, 4432 Fairfax, Dallas 5 moved from University Park on Decemb~18~ 1956, but water was retained at his former residence, 4118 San Carlos in his name until October 3, 1957, at which time we deducted $1.16 for his personal property tax, but Hr. Hendricks has written that he had no property in Univer- sity Park on 3anuary 1, 1957 Mr. H. C. Lammers, 4225 University Blvd. paid the City a Personal Property Tax of $17.11 on September 27 for the year 1957. He had moved to our oity from the Town of wighland Park about the middle of January, 1957, therefore, that City has demanded of him that he pay them a Personal Property Tax for the year 1957, since he was in their corporate limits on January 1st. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to correct the above errors by forwarding the City's check refunding the taxes paid to the respective taxpayers. The City Clerk presented a letter from Mr. 5d Steger, requesting per- mission to use the Fire Station on November 5 for the purpose of holding the State and County 51ection in Precinct No. 132. A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the City Clerk be authorized to write Mr. Steger that the City will interpose no objection to the Dallas County 51ection Board using the Fire Station on the date mentioned for the aforesaid purpose. City Attorney Dick P. Wood reported to the Commission that since the passage of an Ordinance on September 3, 1957, finding that the building located at 4076 Stanford S{reet constituted a hazard from the standpoint of health, fire and safety, and finding such building as a public nuisance and ordering such nuisance be abated in accordance with the revised Civil Statutes of Texas, that not less than five different Attorneys had called him at different times to discuss with him of their representing Mrs. 5rnestine Banks Coleman who is reported to have an interest in this building. The City Attorney further stated that.none of those contacting him had offered any definite proposal relative to the eliminating of the hazard as it stands today. The Attorney further reported that he had informed those contacted that it was his feeling that the term's of the ordinance adopted September S, 1957, would be carried out at the expiration of SO days from September 3 or shortly thereafter. City Engineer Jack B. Kirven reported to the Commission that two different Contractors had contacted him and discussed with him the possibility of rehabilitating the house, however, he had heard nothing more from either of these Contractors, and he was of the opinion that neither had contracted with Mrs. Coleman to rehabilitate the house. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner $tufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that Superintendent Sullivan of the Public Works Department be instructed to immediately carry out the terms of the Ordinance adopted September S concerning this. property. Chief Keene recommended that a stop sign be installed at the southwest corner of the intersection of McFarlin Boulevard and Golf Drive stoppin9 traffic traveling east before entering the intersection. 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 YHE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSIYY PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIR- ING OPERAYORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING EAST ON MCFARLIN DRIVE TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS GOLF DRIVE AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLAYION THEREOF Yhere being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED YHIS YHE 4TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, A. D. 1957 ATTESY:c~y~ 158 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, NOVEMBER 4, 1957, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, present: George. Monday, November 4, Mayor Roy C. Coffee, 1957, at 7:30 P.M. The following members were Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme and Walter E. Others present were City Attorne? Dick P. Wood, Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. The City Clerk presented a letter from Mr Harry W. Bass, Jr., County Chairman of Dallas County Republican Executive Committee, Primary election in the City Hall, requesting permission to hold the Republican Saturday, July Z6, 1958. The City Clerk explained that the Auditorium would be in use that morning for the purpose of holding Corpora- tion Court, and that the Democratic Primary Election had been scheduled to be held in the Fire Station on that date, and recommended that the facilities of the first floor of the frame building in Goat Park be offered to the Republican Party for the purpose of holding their Primary Election. A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the City Clerk be authorized to write Mr. Bass explaining the situation and offering the facilities of the frame building in Goar Park. The City Clerk then presented a letter from iVir. George Underwood, setting out that he desired to pave that part of the alley south of East Binkley from the end of the present paving to Central Expressway. It was explained that the land on each side of this alley belonged to Mr. W. W. Caruth, Jr., but that he would interpose no objection to the alley being paved without expense to him. Mr. Underwood felt that the City should contribute its regular contribution of $1. 00 per lineal foot in 159 alley paving projects stating that he would pay the remaining expense. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that funds be appropriated from the City Treasury to pay the City's pro rata part of approximately $200.00 for this improvement, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to make disbursements accordingly. The City Clerk then presented Certificate of Credit to Tax l~oll No. 511 totaling $2,583. 34, transferring from the active tax roll to the inactive roll taxes listed on the schedule supporting said Certificate. These items represent assessments in error, mostly where cars had been purchased after January 1 and the owners had made affidavits that they did not own them on January 1 and were not liable for the taxes assessed. Other items represent assessments levied against people who had moved from this City and whose address we were unable to locate and various and sundry other discrepancies. After examining the items, a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the Mayor be authorized to execute this Certificate of Credit to Tax l~oll. The City Clerk pointed out that during the past 1Z months the City had spent better than $6, 000. 00 for repair and maintenance of the automobiles used for Police Patrol. Further, that the car used by the Building Inspector was a 1955 Model and had been driven in excess of 60,000 miles and that the car used by the Superintendent of Public Works had been driven approximately 65,000 miles. Further, that this City needed four long wheel base trucks for the Park and Garbag~ Departments and one dump truck for the Street Department. These five trucks are to replace trucks that are completely worn out and have no value except for salvage. After due con- sideration,~ a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner C~eorge, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the City Clerk be requested to 160 advertise for bids to be received November 18, 1957, in connection with the purchase of five trucks and nine 4-Door automobiles. There being no further business at this time, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 18TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, A. D. 1957 ATTEST: CITY CLERK * , * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, ]800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1957, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session, Monday, November 18, 1957, at 7:30 P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme and. Walter E. George. Others present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Superintendent o£ Public Works L. H. Sullivan, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The 1V[ayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. There were several guests present, but they were representatives of companies bidding on the repairing and repainting of our water storage tank on Airline Road. The first order of business was the opening of bids submitted in connection with the purchase of nine automobiles and five trucks. The following is a tabulation of bids submitted: Name of Company AUTOMOBILES Price of Description Nine Cars of Nine - - Cars -Each- Total Less: Credit for Old Cars Net 161 Doran Chevrolet Co. ZZZZ Main St. Ben Griffin Auto Co. 1601 South Ervay St. Horn Williams 701 North Pearl Ed Maher, Inc. Bel Air $ 1,939.80 $ Ridout Motors FL500-265 HP 2,064.30 FL 205 HP 1,953.66 FL 500-265 HI' Z, 050.66 FL 205 HP 1,939.66 FL 500-265 HP Z, 048. 30 FL 205 HP 1,929.66 FL 500-265 HP Morris Robinson, Inc. Belvedere - 225 HP Name of Company Doran Chevrolet 2ZZ2 Main St. Ben Griffin Auto cO. 1601 South Ervay St. Horn Williams 701 North Pearl Ed Maher, Inc. Ridout Motors Morris Robinson, Inc. Inte rnational Harve ster 2, 320. O0 1,974.66 TRUCKS Trucks 19Z" WB Cab & Chassie 17,458.20 $ 7, 300.00 18,578.70 8,450.00 17,582.94 8,450.00 18,455.94 7, 275.50 17,456.94 7,275.50 18,434.70 8,477.00 17, 366.94 8,477.00 20,880.00 8,575.00 $ 10, 158.20 10, 128.70 9, 132.94 11, 180.00 10, 181.44 9,957.70 8,889.94 12, 305. O0 17, 771.94 9,725.00 8,046.94 Dump Total 130" WB for 4 4 Yd. 5 Gate $ Z, 298. 15 $ 9, 191.60 $ 2,965.90 $ Automatic T ran smi s sion 2, 350.64 9,402.56 3,041.84 698.77 2, 342. 34 9, 369. 36 3,049.84 2, 341.64 9, 366. 56 3, 059. 14 2, 640.00 3,448.00 2,520.00 10,080.00 3, 204.08 2,532.00 10, 129.84 681.40 After the bids had been hurriedly tabulated by the Mayor and Commissioners a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that a committee composed of the Mayor, Chief i62 Keene, Superintendent Sullivan, and City Clerk Hamman, be requested to study the bids carefully and be authorized to issue purchase orders for cars and trucks to the firm or firms offering, in the opinion of the committee, the best price. Bids were then opened pursuant to advertisement for the repair and repainting of the 500,000 gallon overhead water tower at the corner of Rosedale Avenue and Airline Road. The following is a tabulation of the bids submitted: Bidder Weld- Weld-Adjust - Repair Z Coats Sand Blstg.Welding ing ing lng Work Per Cleaning Asphalt Below Seams Pits Rivets Sway Man Scaling Base Water L. Per Ft. Each Each Rods Hour Water Tank Ser. Co. $ Albert W. Cline $1, 100.0052,295.00 $700.00 3 Yrs. Guarantee 1, 100.00 700.00 1, 100.00 700,00 Koropon as per Spec 3,795.00 Red Lead Brush 3 coats Z, 695.00 .50 $ .15 $ . 15 $ No Chg. $ 3.00 Pittsburg Tank & Tower Co. Ralph Masters 4 Yrs. Guarantee 900.00 2,500.00 900.00 2,085.00. No Bid * One Coat No Bid' 2.50 .50 .50 Z00.00 No Bid Rowan Parker 1 Yr. Guarantee Koropon as per Spec. 1.75 2,000.00 3,100.00 1,500.00 2,000.00 1,500.00 4,200.00 .4O .45 100.00 1Z. 50 (Two Men $100.00 Min. Dixie Tar~ & Bridge Co. 2,330.00 2,330.00 650.00 W. A. Riley Z,-330.00 650.00 3 Yrs. Guarantee 2,330.00 Red Lead Z, 330.00(?) 2.90 .45 .45 360.'00 No Bid Ted E. Welk 3 Yrs. Guarantee · 75 .40 .40 Lump Sum Bid ...... 3 Coat Brush $4, 360.00 3 Coat Spray 3,860.00 60.00 7.50 After the Mayor and Commissioners had considered the proposals submitted, a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that a committee consiting of the Mayor, the City Engineer and the City Clerk, be requested to study carefully the proposals offered and that said committee be authorized to contract with the firm offering in their opinion the best proposition for this City. A motion was then made by Commissioner George, seconded by Com- missioner Stufflebeme, 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 1 UNIVERSITY PARK ADDITION, APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM WAGE SCALE CONTAINED IN 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 A motion was then made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the following Reso- lution be approved: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES ON THE COST OF IMPROVE- MENTS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVEMENT ON ALLEY KNOWN AS DISTRICT NUMBER 369 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. Goo. P. Cullum, Sr., request- ing the City to waive its charge of $2,250.00 made to Southern Methodist University for special Police protection during the scholastic year 1957-58. After due considera- tion, a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Mayor Coffe~, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the charge be waived, and that the City Clerk be instructed to make such notation in the current Budget. The City Clerk then explained that two of the Police cars being disposed of were equipped with 6-volt, Z-way radio receivers and transmitters, and that all cars suitable for police patrol duty are now equipped with 12 volt generators and batteries, and that it would be necessary to purchase two 12 volt, Z way receivers i'64 and transmitters. He stated that the General Electric Company had offered to sell the City two transmitters identically like the seven now in use at the same price the City paid for its present equipment, that is, $420.00 per unit. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the City Clerk be authorized to issue purchase order to the General Electric Company for the equipment needed. The City Clerk then presented a petition signed by 18 of the 19 owners of property in the 4300 block of Druid Lane, requesting that the 2-hour parking restriction imposed on this block in September, 1956, be removed. After giving this problem due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the restric- tion be removed and that the City Clerk be requested to make proper adjustments on the Ordinance imposing parking restrictions on certain streets. Commissioner George explained to the Commission that there is no street light at the corner of Centenary and Pickwick Lane and that, in his opinion, such a light was badly needed, whereupon, 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 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AUTHORIZING THE PLACING, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF A STREET LIGHT AT THE CORNER OF CENTENARY STREET AND PICKWICK LANE There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 2ND DAY OF DECEMBER, A.D. 1957 AT T ~~/ GITY ~ERK 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, DECEMBER 2, 1957, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University l~ark met in regular session Monday, December Z, 1957, at 7:30 P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme and Walter E. George. Others present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer Jack B. tendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, Purchasing Agent W. E. George Wyatt, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. Kirven, Assistant City Engineer Sam Spradlin, Superin- West, Fire Marshal The City Clerk reported to the Commission that the Committee appointed to tabulate the bids in connection with the purchase of nine 4-Door Sedans and 5 trucks had issued Purchase Orders to Morris Robinson Company for the nine automobiles and to the Doran Chevrolet Co. for the five trucks. The City Clerk also reported that the Committee had studied the proposals sub- mitted in connection with painting and repairing the City's overhead 500,000 gallon elevated water tank and were definite in their conclusion that Water Tank Service Company of Dallas had offered the best bid, however, the Committee had not decided what type of paint to use. A two-coat asphalt paint together with sand blasting, cleaning and sca.ling and other appurtenances would cost approximately $4, 100., and to use the Koropon paint and Red Lead the total cost would be approximately $5, 600. After disc-~$sing the matter at considerable length, a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by CommissiOner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the City enter into a contract with the Water Tank and Service Company specify- ing the use of Koropon and Red Lead at a cost of approximately $5, 600., this apparent- ly being the best materials offered by any of the contractors bidding on the work and 166 at the same time being the lowest price submitted. The City Clerk presented a letter from Miss Sally Farrand setting out that she 'paid the City $14. 30 September 24, 1957, our Tax Receipt No. 1443, and that said amount covered 1957 taxes on a 1952 Chevrolet and a 1957 Nash and that she should only have been assessed on the 1952 Chevrolet because that was the car she owned on January 1, 1957, and that in May she traded that car for the new Nash car. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Com, missioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimouMy, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to make a tax refund in the amount of $11.66 to Miss Farrand, being the amount she was assessed on the 1957 Nash car. The City Clerk explained to the Commission that Mr. L. D. Crawford, the principal owner of L. D. Crawford Construction Co. had made a verbal proposal to purchase from the City one acre at the Northeast corner of the 66 acre tract of land owned by the City at the corner of Shady Trail and Lombardy Lane. Mr. Crawford had proposed to pay the City $3,000. for this land. The Company proposed to build a high ornamental fence around this land and construct a small office thereon using the remainder as a storage place for paving equipment. After discussing this proposal at considerable length, it was decided to take the said proposal under advisement. The City Clerk discussed with the Commission the purchase of a:n electric mega- phone. The City was offered an 8 lb., 15 watt instrument that could be heard a distance of 2,000 feet for $170.80. They were also offered a 5 lb. 3 1/2 watt instrument that could be heard a distance of 1,200 feet for approximately $126. 20, plus freight. After due consideration, a motion was made that the City Clerk be authorized to purchase the larger of the two megaphones. The City Clerk reported to the Commission that he had requested the Engineers of the Dallas l~,ower and Light Company to make a study of furnishing street lamps 167 for the Brookside Addition and that more information would be available in the near future on this question. The City Clerk presented a letter dated November Z7, 1957, from Mr. Walter Carpenter, Manager, Neiman Marcus l~reston Center Store,requesting that con- sideration be given to establishing two signal lights on Preston Road in the vicinity of that store. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the City Clerk Ralph El Hamman be instructed to contact Mr. Elgin Crull, Manager, City of Dallas, and discuss with him the possibility of that City cooperating with this City in the establishing of these much needed traffic control signals, particularly, in furnishing plans and specifications of signals that would work in coordination with the signals the City of Dallas is now installing at the corner of l~reston 'Road and Northwe st Highway. The City Clerk explained to the Commission that on September 3, 1957, con- sideration had been given to the request of the Preston State Bank that it be per- mitted to install at its own cost a telephone or signal system of some kind which would be connected to our l~olice Dispatcher's Office. This device is to be used only in the case of emergency such as robbery or attempted robbery. At that time the matter was taken under advisement and Chief Keene was requested to discuss this request with Chief Hansson. Chief Hansson interposed no objection roan arrangement such as the above being completed. Chief Hansson pointed out that the Bank was in the corporate limits of Dallas and, of course, that City could not surrender jurisdiction. Chief Keene explained that everyone understood that Dallas could not surrender jurisdiction of the premises and that no one had entertained such a thought. After further consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner 168 Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the City Clerk be authorized to advise Mr. Howell, President of the Preston State Bank, that this City will interpose no objection to such a telephone or signal system being installed connecting the Bank with our Police Department, with the understanding that there be no cost for the installation or its maintenance, to the City of University Park. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 16TH DAY OF DECEMBER, A.D. 1957 ATTEST CItY CLERK MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITO- RIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1957, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners session Monday, December 16, 1957, present: George. of the City of University Park met in regular at 7:30 P.M. The following members were Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme and Waiter E. Others present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Police a:nd Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer Jack :i$. Kirven, Assistant City Engineer Sana Spradlin, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, Purchasing Age?:i W. West, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at ?: 30 p. m. Eo and observed that there were several citizens in the Auditorium that were not accustomed to coming to regular Commission Meetings. He inquired if any of the people in the 1 6'9 audience had any special business to discuss with the Commission, whereupon, he was advised that additional people were expected to attend this Commission Meeting and that the group would like to be heard later. A Public Hearing was then held pursuant to Official Publication in connection with the paving of the alley between McFarlin and University Boulevards in the 3400 block. No one appeared to protest the proposed improvement, 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 CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK 1, UNIVERSITY PARK ADDITION, FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST THE OWNERS THERE- OF, 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 Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS ON CERTAIN ALLEYS IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AND KNOWN AS DISTRICTS NUMBERS 363, 364, 365, 366, 367 AND 368 The City Clerk then presented statements from L. D. Crawford Construction Company for the paving of six blocks of alleys known as Districts Numbers 363 through 368 the property owners' share being ........ $.7, 148.70 the City's Pro Rata part being ........... 5, 0!8. 32 Total of the six statements being ........ 12, 167.0Z due the L. D. Crawford Construction Co. The statements were examined by the Mayor and Commissioners. City Engineer Jack Kirven stated that the work had been inspected and found satisfactory, the the state- ments had been audited and found correct. A motion was then made by Commissioner George, seconded by Con, missioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carrried unanimously, 1.70 that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION ORDERING PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS DUE L. D. CRAWFORD CONSTRUCTION CO. FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN CERTAIN ALLEYS BEING KNOWN AS DISTRICT NUMBERS 363, 364, 365, 366,~ $67 AND 368, AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF CERTAIN CERTIFICATES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT The City Clerk then presented a statement from B. P. Mclnerney, requesting payment of $29,453.49 being 90% of the cost of materials and labor for resurfacing streets, which work had been done under contract authorized by the City Commission October 7, 1957. Amotion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the statement of B. P. Mclnerney be paid' Sealed bids were then opened which had been submitted pursuant to legal adver- tisement for four truck bodies, size 7 x 16 with hydraulic hoist. by: Bids were submitted Fleet Equipment Co. (wood body only and hoist) $ 834.00 Motor Truck Equip. (wood body and hoist) 850.00 (3/16" steel body) 1, 110.00 Hobbs Equipment Co. (10 gauge steel perfection hoist) 1, 1.31. 15 After the proposals had been read by the City Clerk, a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried una~ximously, that the bids be referred to a Committee consisting of the Mayor, the City Engineer, the Superintendent of Public Works, the Purchasing Agent and the City Clerk for tabulation with authority granted to the Mayor and City Clerk to issue Purchase Order for the purchase of the four bodies arid hoist from the firm offering, in the opinion of the Committee, the best proposal. The City Clerk then opened sealed bids which had been submitted pursuant to advertisement for the sale to the City of a concrete mixer. Bids were submitted by the following firms: (for 16 S) The Vince Hagan Co. Hi-Way Machinery Co. J. W. Bartholow Machinery Co. North Texas Equipment Co. Inc. P. A. Ross Co. 171 Amount of Bid $ 1,885.00 (Two years old, but only used 4 hours, and will 4, 068.00 3, 310.00 3,200.00 2,894.00 give one year's guarantee) After the bids had been read aloud, a motion was made by Commissioner Stuffle- berne, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that these bids be referred to the same Committee as shown above for tabulation and likewise that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to purchase a concrete mixer from the firm offering, in the opinion of the Committee, the best proposal. The City Clerk then presented a petition signed by 17 merchants doing business in our City in the Preston Center Area. This petition requested that the City Commission pass an Ordinance restricting parking to two hours on the east side of Preston P~oad and on both sides of Varsity Plaza from Wentwood to Northwest Parkway and' on both sides of Wentwood and both sides of Villanova Drive from Preston Road east to Pickwick Lane. After considering the proposal, a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that such an Ordinance be adopted to become effective January 2, 1958. At this point Mr. reminding them of the fact that on October 21, 1957, a group of citizens had appeared before the Commission presenting petitions bearing more than 150 signa'tures request- ing the Mayor and two Commissioners to agree to serve the City in their respective official capacity for another two years beginning April 1, 1958, and that to date they had not received any reply as to their decision. The following citizens then addressed R. L. Sullivan, 3012 Southweste'i-n, addreSSed the City Commission the Commission urging them to continue in their respective positions to serve this City for another two years: R. L. Sullivan - 3012 Southwestern Ed S. Wesson - 4137 Purdue Wilson Peevey - 3405 Stanford Don Pike - 4201 Purdue Dee Downs 3601 Wentwood Gladys Lang - 4320 Hanover Mr. Downs stated that he wanted to take this opportunity to express to the Mayor and CommissiQn:ers his appreciation of the booklet recently published entitled "Historical, Administrative, Financial". He stated that he felt the booklet furnished valuable information to all of our citizenry and it was his feeling that such publication should be issued annually. The Mayor and Commissioners then had a brief conference and Mayor Coffee then addressed the audience stating that the Commissioners and he would agree to stand for re-election to serve the City an additional two years. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 6TH DAY OF JANUARY, A.D. 1957 173 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, JANUARY 6, 1958, AT 7:30 P.M. The 15oard of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, January 6, 1958, at 7:30 P.M. The following members were pre- sent: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Others present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer Jack t5. Kirven, City Auditor James E. 15town, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 P. M. Mr. Will 15enners appeared and registered a complaint, relative to the condition of the alley between Asbury and Granada Stre~ets, extending from High School Drive east. Mr. 15enners was assured that the Fire Marshal would check the alley carefully and call on any of the property owners that were violating the City Ordinance, relative to the location where garbage cans should be kept. Mr. 15enners then suggested to the City Commission that the City endeavor to purchase from Dr. Frank Rader, Lot 14, of 15lock 15 of University Annex Addition and that the house on said lot be moved, and Key Street extended fror. c, the alley north of Granada Street to Asbury Street. Mr. Benners further suggested that the City attempt to gain possession of a strip of ground 50 feet in width and 167.5 feet in depth located on the south side of Asbury Street and being between 15locks 1 and 2 of Wesley Place Addition. This particular tract of ground is dedicated to public use but has not been used by the public since the year 1924 at which time High School Drive was re- located south of Asbury Street. Mr. Benners further requested the City Commission to give consideration to repairing the sidewalks or odrering that they be repaired in the older part of the City where so many have deteriorated. Mayor Coffee and 174 Commissioner Stufflebeme assured Mr. Benners that careful consideration would be given his suggestions. A motion was made by Commissioner S,t_ ufflebeme, seconded by Mayor Coffee, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the following Ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR PARKING TIME LIMITS IN DESIG- NATED PLACED IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK; STATING THE HOURS OF THE DAY WHEN SUCH TIME LIMIT IS EFFECTIVE; PRO- VIDING 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 ENFORCE- MENT THEREOF; DEFINING OFFENSES AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES; PROVIDING THAT INVALIDITY OF PART SHALL NOT AFFECT THE VALIDITY OF THE REMAINDER; REPEALING THAT SPECIFIC ORDINANCE RELATING TO TIME LIMIT PARKING ADOPTED THE 4TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1957, AND ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The City Clerk presented a statement from The League of Texas Muni- cipalities, requesting that this City contribute as annual dues for 1958 the sum of $404.00, this being the scheduled amount that all cities in our population bracket are required to pay for membership in said organization. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Mayor Coffee, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the City continue its membership although the dues have been raised approximately 33 1/3% and that the check be forwarded for our annual dues for the year 1958. The City Clerk pointed out that the 1958 Conference on traffic courts will be held in the University of Texas Law School at Austin January 16, 17 and 18, 1958. This Conference is sponsored by the School of Law, University of Texas, State Bar As sociatLon~, of Texas, The Texas Safety Association, Inc., in cooperation with Attorney General's Department, Department of Public Safety, Texas League of Municipalities, and American Bar Association. The City Clerk further stated _1.75 that he had discussed with Corporation Judge Gene Lary his availability to attend the Conference and that Judge Lary had stated that he would be glad of the opportunity to avail himself of the opportunity to attend if it was the desire of the Mayor and COmmissioners that he do so, whereupon a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Mayor Coffee, put to vote and carried unanimously, that Judge Gene Lary be authorized to attend this Conference at the City's expense. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE ZOTH DAY OF JANUARY, A. D. 1958 ATTEST. CITY CLERK , , , , , , , , , , , , , ;~.- , , , , ;lc , , , , :~ ;lc , , , , , , , , ;l-' * * * * * * ;lc , , 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, JANUARY 20, 1958, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, January 20, 1958, at 7:30 P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy G. Coffee, Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme and Commissioner Waiter E. George. Others present were GityAttorney Dick P. Wood, Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene, City Engi,neer Jack B. Kirven, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor promptly at 7:30 P.M. A letter was presented from City Attorney Dick P. Wood recommending that $34. 66 cash settlement offered by L. M Young be accepted in connection with this Gityts law suit 1"/6 recently filed against Mr. Young for delinquent personal property taxes. A compromise s settlement was accompanied by affidavits signed by Mr. Young and others, setting out that two of the automobiles assessed were not owned by Young on January 1, t~he respective years of the assessments, consequently, the assessments were in error. It was also pointed out that a large part of the amount of the $65.00 sued for was barred by the Statutes of Limitations. A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stu£flebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the check in the sum of $34.66 be accepted and that the unpaid taxes totaling $~-8. 34 for principal be cancelled. The City Clerk reported to the Commission that in the not too distant future Mr. Sullivan of the Public Works Department would make a report relative to the salvable materials obtained from the property located at 4076 Stanford Street owned by Mr. Arthur Banks of Mississippi and his former wife, Mrs. Ernestine Banks Coleman which house had been practically destroyed by fire several years ago and later demolished by order of the City Commission. The Commission appeared to be unanimous in its opinion that when an inventory of these rnate~ials was available same should be furnished City Attorney Dick P. Wood so that he could prepare a proper advertisement to be published, setting out that said 'materials would be sold at Public Auction at a certain time and place. Further', the City Clerk was instructed to try and obtain bids from private concerns and to endeavor to get these private concerns to appear and bid on these materials at the Public Auction. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPI{OVED THIS THE 3rd DAY OF FEBi~UAP~Y, A.D. 1958 177 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, FEBRUARY 3, 1958, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, February 3, 1958, at 7:30 P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme, and Walter E George. Others present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, Building Permit Clerk Lawrence Wilson, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. He presented to the Commission a letter from Mr. E. Taylor Earnest, former Mayor of the Town of Highland Park, together ~:~'i~.h copy of letter from Mr. R. L. Thornton, Mayor of Dallas, relative to the possibility of the removing of the Cotton Belt Railroad tracks through the Town of Highland Park, University Park, and the City of Dallas, and its replacement with an expressway. After due consideration, it appeared to be the unanimous opini~)n of the members of the Governing Body of this Cit~r ti~at, although no part of the railroad in question is within the corporate limits of this City, this City would cooperate with all governmental units and the Railroad in this worthy cause. Mayor Coffee was requested to inform Mr. Earnest accordingly. The City Clerk reported to the City Commission that he and the City Engineer had made contacts with officials and employees of Dallas, and material men, relative to the installation of traffic signal lights on Preston Road at the intersection of Villanova and Wentwood Streets, and that just as soon as definite information had been obtained, advised. relative to the cost of this improvement the City Commission will be 178 The City Attorney, the City Engineer and the City Clerk discussed with the Commission a Zoning violation at the corner of Armstrong Boulevard and Lovers Lane in the nature of a metal shed having been constructed at the rear of a build- ing nearer the property line and without a permit in violation of our Zoning and Building Code Laws. It was, also, pointed out that it was felt that Minyard's Grocery Store on Lovers Lane had a slight infringement in respect to the same problem. The members of th.e Governing Body requested the employees mentioned to proceed, and try and get removed the non-conforming structures and if necessary the offenders be summoned to Corporation Court. The City Engineer presented a bill from L. D. Grawford Construction Go. in the amount of $1,965.80 for the paving of the alley through Block I of University Park Addition, known as District No. 369; however, records in connection with this improvement were locked in the vault and the exact amount of the City's pro rata part of this indebtedness was unknown. It was felt that no action should be taken at this time until a complete analysis was avail able. Chief Keene explained to the City Gomnn. ission that the Texas Police Chiefs' Association would hold its annual conference at San Antonio, Texas, beginning February 9. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously,that Chief Keene be authorized to attend this conference at the City's expense. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, A.D. 1958 ATT : ' 179 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, FEBRUARY 17, 1958, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Pa-k met in regular session Monday, February 17, 1958, at 7:30 P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme, and Walter E. George. Others present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven,' Purchasing Agent W. E. West, Superintendent of Public Works L. II. 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. 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 IMPROVEMENT ON CERTAIN ALLEY IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AND KNOWN AS DISTRICT NUMBER 369 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 ORDERING PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS DUE L. D. CRAWFORD COMPANY FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN CERTAIN ALLEY BEING KNOWN AS DISTRICT NUMBER 369, AND AUTIIORIZING PURCHASE OF CERTAIN CERTIFICATES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT A motion was then made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the Mayor issue an order and notice of city election,, said election to be held on April 1, 1958. 'the City Clerk presented a letter addressed to the Mayor and Commissioners from the Hillcrest State Bank, requesting permission to install a straight telephone 180 communication from the Bank to the ~olice Dispatcher's desk. This extension, of course, is to be used only in a case of emergency and the Bank would bear all expense in connection with the installation and maintenance of such a service. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the City will interpose no objection to furnishing this service, without cost to the City, to the Hillcrest State Bank. The City Clerk presented a letter from Mrs. W. B. Cunningham at 3116 Westminister, setting out sanitary sewer difficulties she had had and requesting the City to pay Columbia Plumbing Co. of 7065 Fairdale a bill of $39.60. City Engineer Kirven and Superintendent Sullivan reported to the Commission that it was true enough that there had been an obstruction in the City's sanitary trunk line in the rear of her home, but it was also true that they had checked with the Plumbing Company and the Company stated they had installed 10 feet of transite sanitary sewer line, 4 feet of cast iron sewer and had used 16 lbs. of lead, re- pairing sanitary sewer lines under Mrs. Cunningham's house and on her lot prior to the time the Plumber had called the City to notify them of the trouble encountered at that location. After due consideration the City Cler'l~ was instructed to write Mrs. Cunningham and explain to her that the City could not reimburse her or any- one else for expense incurred in repairing sewer pipes on her private property. The City Clerk reported to the City Commission that the materials salvaged from the house demolished at 4076 Stanford Street owned by Mrs. Coleman and her former husband, Mr. Arthur Banks, was sold at Public Auction February 17, the high bid being $100.00. The auction was held pursuant to legal advertisement appearing in the City's Official Publication February 6 and February 13. City Engineer Kirven explained to the Commission that he and Assistant Engineer Sam Spradlin had been attending, for approximately two years, monthly meetings of the Greater Dallas Water Association and that they would like to hold the 1V~ay meeting in the City I-Iall Auditorium, It was explained that between 40 and 50 water works engineers and employees of Dallas County Municipality attend these meetings and that lectures, pictures and other informative information represent the program. It was also p,ointed out that it was customary for the host City to furnish refreshments, such as doughnuts, coffee, etc. at the conclusion of these meetings. A motion was duly made, seconded, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the City Commission will interpose no objection to the May meeting being held in this City's Municipal Auditorium, and further that the l~urchasing Agent was authorized to provide the refreshments needed. Chief Keene reported to the City Commission that he had recently been presented a petition requesting that parking on Westchester Street from University Boulevard to Emerson Street be prohibited from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. It is apparent that people in this neighborhood want this restriction for the purpose of discouraging Highland Park High School students from parking on the streets in this neighborhood. After due consideration, it appeared to be the unanimous opinion of the Commission that it would not be proper to pass the Ordinance requested, but that Chief Keene should inform the parties interested in this restriction that the City Commission would give consideration to passing an Ordinance restricting parking in this area to ~. hours from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, such an ordinance being in keeping with other restrictions in the vicinity of the Highland l~ark High School. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PA~SE? AND APPROVED THIS THE 3RD DAY OF 1VIAt~CH, A.D. 1958 / ~;I ~r CLERK R 182 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 3, 1958, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, March 3, 1958, at 7:30 P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Wylie Stuf~lebeme and Walter E. George. Others present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Assistant City Engineer Sam Spradlin, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, Fire ]R4arshal George Wyatt, City Auditor' James E. ~rown, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to orde.r promptly at 7:30 p. rn. and recognized the following visitors: Mr. and Mrs. Dick Gatlin - Mr. and Mrs. Grady Jordan- Mr. and Mrs. j. T. Moss - Mrs. James A. Patton - Juanita DuVall - 4141 University Boulevard 4204 University Boulevard 41 37 University Boulevard 4201 University Boulevard 4216 University Boulevard These people presented a petition bearing approximately 65 signatures, said peti'tion requested the City Commission to pass an ordinance prohibiting parking from 7:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. on Westchester Drive from Emerson St~reet, south to McFarlin Boule- vard and on University Boulevard from Douglas Street, east to Preston Road. The above named people each addressed the Mayor and Commissioners, explaining that it was their feeling that if such an ordinance was passed that it would discourage the parking along the side and in front of their property of students attending Highland Park Senior High School. The Mayor and Commissioners explained to the ladies and gentlemen that the City has heretofore passed an ordinance prohibiting parking in excess o£ two hours from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and that such ordinance now applies to the following streets from Preston Road, west to Douglas, namely Emerson 1,83 Avenue, Glenwick Lane and Druid Lane, and the same prohibition from Preston Road, west to Westchester on Grassmere Lane and Hyer Street. It was explained that these ordinances were passed for the specific reason of prohibiting students of Highland Park High School from parking their automobiles in front of the residences on the streets mentioned. The Commission further explained that the prohibition of the ordinances now in effect appeared to be entirely satisfactory to the residents of the streets where such ordinance is in force and that they would prefer to pass a similar ordinance cover- ing Westchester Street and if necessary one to cover University Boulevard. The Com- missioners explained that from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. each morning all of the City's available police force are used supervising traffic in the vicinity of the schools located within our corporate limits and that it would be difficult, and in fact work a hardship upon the Police Department, to try to enforce an ordinance prohibiting parking from 7:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. on Westchester and University Boulevard. It was further explained to the people present that it was felt that if such an ordinance was passed that the people on the streets where the other restrictive ordinances are now being enforced would want the present ordinance repealed and an ordinance restricting parking from 7:00 until 9:30 a.m. passed and should this come about that it would be impossible for the City to enforce such an ordinance with its present number of Police Officers and equipment. The people before the Commission were insistent that the ordinance be passed as requested. After due consideration, the problem was referred to a Traffic Committee for its study and recommendation to the Commission, the Traffic Committee consisting of Mayor Coffee, Chief Keene, Captain Warnick, City Engineer Jack Kirven and City Attorney Dick P. Wood, The people were promised that the Committee would take the matter under advisement and try and arrive at a decision by the date of the next 184 Commission meeting which will be March 17th. The City Clerk then presented a statement from B: P. Mclnerney & Co. setting out that that Company had put in place 12,928. 125 tons of mixed asphalt pursuant to their contract for resurfacing certain streets in our City. The agreed price was $5.17 per ton, or atotal of $66,838.40. On December 16, 1957, the City Commission authorized the payment to the firm of $29,453.49 which was 90% of the amount of ~z.:.oney due the firm at that time. Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, A motion was made by Commissioner put to vote and carried unanimously, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to now pay $30,701.07 to the firm, thus retaining $6,683.84, being 10% of the total of the amount payable to the Company, said $6,683.84 to be retained by the City until such time as the Mayor and Commissioners and the City Engineer feel that proper repairs and corrections have been made in connection with the resurfacing of the streets that have heretofore been resurfaced by said B. P. Mclnerney & Co. 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 REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING SOUTH ON AIRLINE ROAD TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS MCFARLIN BOULEVARD AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF A motion was then made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Co Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF TIlE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK CREATING A FIRE LANE ON THE EAST SIDE OF ATHENS STREET FROM DANIEL STREET TO MILT ON AVENUE PRO- HIBITING THE PARKING OF ANY VEHICLE ALONG SAID FIRE LANE AT ANY TIME AND PROVIDING A PENALTY 185 The City Clerk explained to the Commission that Mr. Cunningham, whose wife had previously requested the City reimburse them in the amount of $39.60 for expense they had incurred, had telephoned and requested that further consideration be given to their claim. He explained that the direct cause of their trouble was due to a break in the alley of the lateral connecting his sanitary sewer system to the City's trunk line, and that this break, in his opinion, occurred when the alley was recently paved and was due to the fact that the lateral originally laid by the City had not been installed at sufficient depth. Mr. Cunningham admitted that the plumbing system at his home was old and was not~ able to take the strain put on it when the line had been broken in the alley. He felt that it would be proper for him to bear part of the expense, but also felt that he would not have been called on to make these repairs if the City had relaid the lateral in the.all.ey prior to the time the alley was paved. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to forward a check to Mr. Cunningham in the sum of $19.80 reimbursing them for one-half the expense incurred. Fire Marshal George Wyatt reported to the Commission that it now appears that the fire losses sustained in the 6300 block of Hillcrest, being the block that was first ravaged by fire, to be at approximately $64, 000.00, and it appeared the fire losses in connection with the fire in the 6200 block of Hillcrest to be approximately $120,000.00 or a total of fire losses of $184, 000.00 in connection with the two recent fires on Hillcrest. The City Commission requested the Fire Marshal to proceed with an intensive campaign of ir. spections and to make a full and complete report to the Commission of all properties inspected between now and the date of the next meeting which will be March 17th. 186 There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 17th DAY OF MARCH, A. D. 1958 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, MARCH 17, 1958, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, March 17, 1958, at 7:30 P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme and Walter E. George. Others present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene, Assistant City 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. Will t3ermers of 3431 Asbury Street appeared before the Commission and complained about the dilapidated sidewalks in the 3400 and 3500 blocks of Asbury Street. The Com- mission told Mr. Benners they would give careful consideration to his recommenda- tion that the curbs and gutters and sidewalks be repaired on Asbury and other streets where similar conditions exist. The City Commission discussed at considerable length the problem which had been before them on February 17 and March 3, relative to the request for restricted parking from 7:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. on Westchester Street from 187¸ Emerson Street south to McFarlin Boulevard, and on University Boulevard from Douglas Street east to Preston Road. 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 AMENDING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR PARKING TIME LIMITS PASSED JANUARY 6, 1958, BY ADDING PARAGRAPH "d" IN SECTION II WHICH SHALL READ AS FOLLOWS: (d} Parking is prohibited from 7:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. on both sides of Westchester Drive from Emerson Street south to intersection of McFarlin Boulevard, and on both sides of University Boulevard from Douglas Street east to Preston Road Chief Keene reported to the City Commission that progress was being made by the Fire Marshal and Fire Captains in checking fire hazards particularly in the busi- ness areas and that a full and complete report would be made to them by Fire Marshal George Wyatt at their next meeting which will be held April 7, 1958. The City Clerk discussed with the Commission the installation of a payroll deduction plan for the purchase of Series "E" U. S. Savings Bonds. After due consideration, it appeared to be the unanimous feeling of all present that a survey should be made to determine how many, if any, cf the City employees desired that such a payroll deduction plan be installed. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 7TH DAY OF APRIL, A. D. 1958 ATTES : :~,J~ ~ RK 188 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 7, 1958, AT 7:30 P.M, The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, April 7, 1958, at 7:30 p.m. The following ~e~mbers were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme and Walter E. George. Others present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer Jack B. I~iirven, Assistant City Engineer Sam Spradlin, 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. Harnman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p. rm. and observed that the following visitors were present: Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Gozzaldi Mr. and Mrs. Ed S. Wesson Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Peevey Mr. R. L. Sullivan Mr. Paul Emery Mrs. Forrest E. Keene The City Clerk presented the following Ordinance: ORDINANCE CANVASSING THE RETURNS OF THE CITY ELECTION HELD APRIL 1, 1958, DECLARING ROY C. COFFEE ELECTED MAYOR, WALTER E. GEORGE AND WYLIE STUFFLEBEME ELECTED COM- MISSIONERS OF THIS CITY, AND ORDERING THEIR IMMEDIATE INS T AL LA T ION A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commission- er George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the above Ordinance be adopted. City Clerk then presented Public Official Bonds Numbers 696595, 696596, and 696597, written by the Traveler's Indemnity Company in favor of the City of University Park in the sum of $3, 000. each, covering Roy C. Coffee, Walter E. i 90 George, and Wylie Stufflebeme, for faithful performance of duties as elected Officials of this City for the period ending 17th day of April, 1960. The City Clerk explained that the Official Bonds met the requirements of the Statutes in regard to faithful performance bonds, and then requested the City Attorney Dick P. Wood to administer to the newly elected Officers the Oath of Office. After the Oath of Office had been administered, a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, 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 STUFFLE- BEME, AS PRINCIPALS, AND THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY, AS SURETY A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commission- put to vote and carried unanix'z~_ously, that the following Ordinance be er George, adopted: AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING RALPH E. HAMMAN CITY CLEP~.K AND EX OFFICIO TAX COLLECTOR AND ASSESSOR, CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, TERM BEGINNING APRIL 7, 1958, ENDING AT THE WILL OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE SAID CITY Amotionwas made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, adopted: George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the following Ordinance be AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING DICK P. WOOD CITY ATTORNEY AND FIXING HIS COMPENSATION A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner put to vote and carried unanimously, thai the following Ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING FORREST E. KEENE AS CHIEF OF POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS 191 Amotion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the following Ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING GENE LARY CITY JUDGE AND FIXING HIS COMPENSATION 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 DR. RAY THOMASSON, M.D. OF 4421 MCFARLIN BOULEVARD, AS HEALTH OFFICER OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, AND DESIGNAT- ING SAMUEL'S CLINIC AS THE HOSPITAL TO RECEIVE AND ;_TREAT CITY EMPLOYEES IN CASES OF EMERGENCY Amotionwas made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, p,zt to vote and carried unanimously, that the following Ordinance be adopt ed: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPOINTING A BOARD OF EQUALIZATION FOR THE YEAR 1958, FIXING TIME FOR THE FIRST MEETING AND THE COMPENSATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 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 COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK APPOINTING A BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FIXING THE TERM OF OFFICE AND COMPENSATION OF THE MEMBERS SO APPOINTED A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE APPOINTING A COMMISSION TO BE KNOWN AS THE ORDINANCE APPOINTING A COMMISSION TO BE KNOWN AS THE ZONING C'OMMISSION 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 MEMBERS SO APPOINTED A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the following Resolution be approved: .~k RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPOINTING MEMBERS OF THE CITY ~?LANNING CO MMISSION A motion was made by Commissioner Stufftebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION APPOINTING EXAMINING AND SUPERVISING BOARD OF ELECTRICIANS A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, adopted: Stufflebeme, adopt ed: put to vote and carried unanimously, that the following Ordinance be ORDINANCE APPOINTING WYLIE STUFFLEBEME AS MAYOR PRO TEM TO SERVE DURING THE ABSENCE OF THE MAYOR A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner put to vote and carried unanimously, that the following Ordinance be ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF THE UNIVERSITY PARK SWIMMING POOLS BY CEKTAIN PERSONS PRO- VIDING RULES AND REGULATIONS, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES HERETOFORE ADOPTED AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The City Clerk then explained to the Commission that he and the City Engineer been trying to obtain bids for the reconditioning of the swimming pool, and that consideration was being given to use ceramic tile, however, sufficient information had not yet been obtained to make a recommendation. After a brief discussion, a motion was made that the present meeting recess to meet on call so that further consideration could be, given to this problem when adequate irfformation is available. The City Clerk then reported to the Commission about a tra~ffic accident that occurred on March 18, 1958, when a truck driven by Valente Hernandez, an employee of this City, was run into from the rear by Mr. Donovan G. Fischer while said truck was stopped and standing still, the truck having stopped fo r a Stop sign at the street intersection of Varsity Plaza and Northwest Parkway. After due con- sideration, the City Clerk was instructed to refer Mr. DonovanG. Fischer!~ claim for damages to Mr. Fred A. Pierce Insurance Agent, who carries liability insurance for the City and upon the truck which was being driven by Hernandez. The City Clerk explained to the Mayor and Commissioners that Mrs. Gentry, house mother for the Sorority House located at 3108 University Boulevard, had re- quested the City to install a mast arm street light in the alley at the rear of this building. After the Commission Meeting Mayor Coffee, CommisS~0n~r George, City Attorney Dick P. Wood and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman made a visit and inspection and investigation, relative to the need of the street light requested. After due con- sideration, it appeared to be the unanimous opinion that not only a street light was desirable at the location requested by Mrs. Gentry, but that seven other street lights should be located in the alleys in the rear of stores facing Hillcrest Avenue, and facing Snider Plaza, therefore, a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded, and carried, that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY I~ARK AUTHORIZING THE PLACING, MAINTENANCE AND Oi~ERATION OF STREET LIGHTS IN THE ALLEYS AT THE LOCATIONS DESCRIBED BELOW: Pole No. 5N/ZE/l19 5N/ZE/552 5N/ZE/97 Location Between Asbury and Granada west of Hillcrest Between McFarlin and Asbury west of Hillcrest Between University and McFarlin west of Hillcrest 194 Pole NO. 5~A /~E/29 5N/ZE/14 5N/2E/64 5N/ZE/67 5N/ZE/651 Location Between tKankin and Milton west of Snider Plaza At Westrninister St. -alley west of Snider' Plaza Rosedale and Milton east of Snider Plaza Between Rosedale and Daniel east of Snider Plaza 185' west of Durham and south of Daniel There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 21ST DAY OF APRIL, A. D. 1958 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARI{ HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, APRIL Z1, 1958, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, April Z1, 1958, at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners V%rylie Stuffleberne and Walter E. George. Others present were City Attorney Dick P. V~rood, Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Superintendent of Public ~Vorks L. II. Sullivan, Purchasing Agent V%r. E. V~rest, and City Clerk Ralph E. IIarnrnan. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 ID. M. and recognized several guests. The following is the name and address of the citizens attending this Commission meeting: Name Address Thos. J. Carter 6508 John D. Ferris 4404 GlenA. Sigler 3908 Carl C. Egner 3907 W. M. Maddox, Jr. 3904 J. F. Albright 3832 Jim Albright 38 32 Mrs. J. F. Albright 3832 Edythe Hershey, Dr. 3900 Mrs. W. R. Hemphill 3324 Wm. Lee Folse 3909 C. C. Hogan, Jr. 3852 Dr. J. R. Tipton 3905 Rebecca White 3909 Turtle Creek Blvd. Grassmere Lane Hanover St Hanover St Hanover St Hanover St Hanover St Hanover St. Hanover St. Hanover St Bryn Mawr Dr. Bryn Mawr Dr. Bryn Mawr Dr. Hanover St. Dr. J. R. Tipton, Mr. C. C. Hogan and Miss Rebecca White, all came forward and addressed the Commission stating they desired to discuss with the Corn- mission the lack of the proper functioning of the Tulane Creek Storm Sewer which empties into the property owned by L. M. Glasco at the south line of Lovers Lane. These three people, as well as many of the other guests, poir~ted out that a personel investigation had revealed to them that apparently a dam had been constructed at the Lane end of the present storm sewer as it emerges from under Lovers/and empties into the property owned by L. M. Glasco. These citizens requested the City's help in getting theobstruc~¢o~.,'~' removed so that the storm sewer could operate at full capacity instead of the restricted condition which results in the storm sewer functioning at approximately 50% of its capacity. Dr. Tipton stated that flood waters damaged his home about a year ago to the extent of approximately $3, 000.00 and that he felt that the damage was due to the situation existing in the Glasco property. The Mayor and Commissioners informed the people that they felt that as individuals they had a right to file charges against Mr. Glasco for his action in con- structing a choke or dam on his property impairing the efficiency of the storm sewer thus causing said storm sewer to work in reverse instead of carrying the flood waters away. The Commission further informed the citizens that they would be glad to invite 196 Mr. Glasco to attend the next City Commission meeting which will be held on May 5, and if they would return at that time an effort would be made to solve the problem, that is if Mr. Glasco would attend the meeting. The City Clerk was instructed to write Mr. Glasco and inform him of the presence of the citizens protesting his action and inviting him to attend the City Commission meeting May 5th. Amotionwas 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 BLOCK 12, UNIVERSITY PARK ADDITION, EXTENDING WESTWARD FROM GOLF DRIVE THENCE NORTH TO UNI- VERSITY BOULEVARD BEING THE ALLEY BETWEEN UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD AND MCFARLIN BOULEVARD, AND AN ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK A, GOLF DRIVE ADDI- TION, ASBURY ADDITION, VANDERBILT PLACE ADDITION, I~LOCK 1,TI4~CKERAY PLACE ADDITION, AND BLOCK 3, WESLEY PLACE ADDITION, EXTENDING FROM HIGH SCHOOL DRIVE WEST TO GOLF DRIVE BETWEEN MCFARLIN BOULEVARD AND ASBURY STREETS, AND AN ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK B OF UNIVERSITY ANNEX ADDITION, SAID ALLEY EXTENDING NORTH FROM BRENTWOOD TO ASBURY AVENUE A DISTANCE OF 167.5 FEET AND BEING WEST OF HILLCREST AVENUE, APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM WAGE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH SPECI- FICATIONS, LETTING CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS, MAKING APPRO- PRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST, DIRECT- ING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE ESTIMATES, AND DECLARING AN EMER- GENCY A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commis- sioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIM_&TES ON THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVEMENTS ON ALLEYS KNOWN AS DISTRICTS NOS. 370, 371 AND 373, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARJ~, 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 197 A motion was made by Commissioner George, Stuffl ebeme, be adopted: seconded by Commissioner put to vote and carried unanimously, that the following Ordinance ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR, AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR, THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF TULANE BOULEVARD, TO BE KNOWN AS DISTRICT NUMBER 372, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING AND ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS, APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM WAGE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH SPECIFICATIONS, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The City Clerk presented Certificates of Credit to Tax Rolls 513 - $55.00; 514 - $7, 374. 15; amd No. 515 - $25.57, transferring to'inactive ledger and making corrections and cancelling certain items that are definitely un- collectible. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unaimously,' that the above Certificates of Credit to Tax Rolls 513, 514, and 515 be cancelled. There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 5TH DAY OF MAy, A. D. 1958 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * -'- . * -,-* * * * * * * * 198 MINUTES OF A RECESSED MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK HELD IN THE MAYOR'S OFFICE, SATURDAY, MAY 3, 1958, AT 9:00 A.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in a recessed meeting Saturday, May 3, 1958, at 9:00 A.M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme and Walter E. George. Others present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Assistant City Engineer Sam Spradlin, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order and the Commission discussed flood conditions which had existed in University Park for the last 8 or 10 days. Mr. L. M. Glasco appeared and the City discussed with him the debris, etc. at his north property line where the Tulane Storm Sewer empties onto and into his property. Everyone present agreed that the accumulation of dirt, grass, etc. at this location tends to decrease the efficiency of said Tulane Storm Sewer, and has been partially the cause of flood damage between Lovers Lane and Bryn Mawr Drive north. After due consideration, Mr. Gtasco offered to give the City a letter agreeing to enter into a contract with the City granting the City permission to construct a Storm Sewer through his property beginning where the present Storm Sewer ends at his north property line and continuing in a southwesterly direction to his west property line where said natural flow of the water now enters into and onto property now owned by Mr. Joe Lambert. The City Engineers were instructed to make a survey and calculation of where the Storm Sewer should go and to furnish proper field notes to the City 199 Attorney, so that he may proceed to prepare proper legal instrument to be executed by Mr. Glasco and his wife, Mrs. Pauline Glasco, in whose name title is invested - this being Lot Z, Block 7, Addition. The Commission, also, of University Park Estates discussed the flood conditions of Dublin St. beginning with where this street and Boedeker intersects Southwestern Blvd. and Amherst St. between Dublin St. and Hillcrest Avenue. The City Engineer was asked to give careful study to this problem giving consideration to extending a Storm Sewer from the intersection of Dublin St. and Stanford St. west under Stanford St. to Dickens Avenue, thence south under Dickens Avenue to Curtis Park. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 3RD DAY OF MAY, A. D. 1958 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 5, 1958, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, May 5, 1958, at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Wylie Stu£flebeme and Walter E. George. Others present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Assistant City Engineer Sam Spradlin, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. S~llivan, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Mayor Coffee called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. and observing that there were approximately 50 people present in the Auditorium, he stated that the first order of business would be the considering of the problem of flood waters and a continuation of the discussion with the group of people who attended the Commission Meeting onApril 21 interested in the same subject. The Mayor asked if anyone present was interested in any other problem and it appeared that Mr. George Meffert of 33Z8 Greenbrier was the only person in the Auditorium interested in anything except high water conditions. Mayor Coffee explained to those present that the City Commission had held a recessed meeting on Saturday, May 3, 1958, at which Mr. L. M. Glasco was present, and that Mr. Glasco had given the City a letter stating that as soon as the Engineers had been able to prepare proper field notes and the City Attorney had had an opportunity to prepare an Easement for Mrs. Glasco and himself to sign, that such an Easement would be executed authorizing the City to enter into and upon the Glasco property, Lot 2, Block 7, of University Park Estates, for 201 the purpose of constructing and continuing a concrete drainage box through his property beginning at the end of the present box which is under the south line of Lovers Lane and extending in a southwesterly direction to where his property line adjoins that of Mr. Joe Lambert. Mayor Coffee stated that, of course, the Commissioners and him- self were in sympathy with people who had suffered from flood damage and that the City would do everything consistent with good reasoning to improve the storm sewers with the thought in mind of protecting the homes and property of the citizens of this community. Mayor Coffee pointed out, however, that it had been his observation that in most cases where flood waters had gotten into houses that the floor level of the residence was below the street level, therefore, if the streets were flooded there was nothing to keep the flood waters from entering the home where the floor level is below the street level. After the conclusion of Mayor Coffee's talk, Dr. J. R. Tipton of 3905 and Mr. J. B. Nichols of 3901, both of Bryn Mawr Drive,' addressed the Commission and thanked it for the efforts put forth during the past two weeks to improve the storm sewer system of this City. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Smith, 3916 Purdue, Mr. and Mrs. iK. E. Lake, of 3909Purdue, and Mr. O'Hara Watts of 3920 Purdue, ail addressed the Commission making inquiries as to the adeqmacy of the Tulane Storm Sewer to remove flood waters from that~ar, ea if and when said storm sewer had been constructed and continued through the property owned by Mr. Lane South to their south property line. and Mrs. L. M. Glasco from Lovers Mr. Grief H. tKaggio of 3211 Amherst and Mrs. Frances M. Richardson of 3221 Amherst and Mr. W. J. Burkart of 3225 Amherst all address'ed the City. Commission and urged that additional storm sewers be built to relieve flood 202 conditions on Amherst Street from Durham Street, west, to Hillcrest Avenue. Mrs. Richardson admitted to the Commission that the floor level of her home is below the level of the middle of Amherst Street. Mr. Raggio in his talk to the Commission did not make reference to the fact that the level of the first floor of his home at 3211 Amherst Street is below the middle of Amherst Street. Commissioner Stuffiebeme assured those persons that the City Commis- sion was working diligently on the problem of flood control and that everything within reason would be done to alleviate the situation. Mayor Coffee gave everyone in the Auditorium an opportunity to express themselves fully, relative to the subject matter at hand.A few citizens in addition to those named above who did not give their names made comments relative to the problem, and after everyone who desired to do so had had an opportunity to speak, the meeting recessed temporarily and most all the visitors left the Auditorium. During the recess of the meeting Mr. George Meffert handed the Secretary, Ralph E. Hamman, a drawing showing that a part of the walk in Caruth Park next to Hillcrest Avenue needed to be replaced and also that there was a small depression on the Hillcrest Parkway at the north end of Caruth Park that needed to be filled. Mr. MeHert was assured that in the not too distant future these problems would be corrected. The following is the name and address of those present signing the Roll Call: Cecil M. Higginbotham W. M. Maddox, Jr. Mr.& Mrs. GlenA. Sigler L. J. Copeland Mrs. Wm. G. Carnathan W. G. Carnathan, M. D. Mrs. Chester Rogers Chester Rogers Mr.& Mrs. R.L. Davies, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Arthur L. Smith - 7037 Vassar Dr. - 3904 Hanover St. - 3908 Hanover St. - 3347 'Amherst St. 3917 Purdue 3917 Purdue - 3916 Stanford - -3916 Stanford - 3929 Purdue St. - 3916 Purdue St. Mr. &Mrs. R.E. Lake Mrs. Carl Hackworth C. B. Lane J. F. Albright Mrs. J. F. Albright Jim Albright Edythe IIershey, Dr. E. C. Warkentin W. J. Burkart E. J. Jasinski Grier II. Raggio -3909 Purdue -3915 Purdue -3905 Purdue -3832 Hanover -3832 Hanover -3832 " -3900 " -3215 Amherst -3225 Amherst -3236 Amherst -3211 Amherst 203 B. P. Dunlap W. T. Bryan -3924 Purdue St. Frances M. Richiardson-3221 Amherst Mrs. Grier H. Raggio -3211 Amherst Grier Raggio, Jr. -3211 Amherst Miss Thelma M. Baker -3228 Amherst Mrs. Weldon Moore -3229 Amherst Mrs. C. E. Atkinson -3233 George Meffert -3328 J. W. Teague -3917 J. W. Meinhardt ' -3913 - 3911 Bryn Mawr Dr. St. St. St. St. St. Amher st St. Greenbrier Dr. Amherst St. Amherst St. Mrs. J. W. Meinhardt-3913 Amherst R. T. Halpin -3908 Amherst Mrs. R. T. Halpin -3908 Amherst Rebecca White -3909 Hanover Mrs. Wm. R. Hemphill-3324 Hanover Nancy M. Boyd -3912 Purdue O'Hara Watts -3920 Purdue Mrs. John Beauchamp-3912 Hanover Wm. Lee False -3909 Bryn Mawr Dr. J. R. Tipton -3905 Bryn Mawr J. B. Nichols -3901 Bryn Mawr Commissioner George requested that the City Clerk investigate and re- port to the Commission on the procuring of an appropriate plaque and name place to be placed in Goar Park properly identifying said Park. A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commission- er Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to issue a check to Mrs. Orand in the sum of $9.50, and that the amount be charge d to Miscellaneous Expense, this being the amount of money a former servant of the Orand family had stolen from Miss Orand, and the funds had been lodged in the Police Department after the arrest of the servant pending final outcome of the case. This incident occured several months ago and Chief Keene reports that both he and Captain Churchman remember relieving the party of $9.50 in cash and retaining it for safekeeping to be delivered to the Complainant but unfortunately the envelope containing the funds has been misplaced and cannot be located. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that Chief Keene be authorized to attend a meeting of the Texas Chapter of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Odessa, Texas, at the expense of the City, Tuesday, May 6, 1958. 204 A motion was then made by Commissioner George, secnnded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, -put to vote and carried unanimously, that l~alph E. Hamman be authorized to attend the annual Texas City Managers' Associa- tion Meeting at the City's expense, Said'meeting will be held in Temple, Texas, May 18, 19 and Z0, 1958. A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORI)INANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF AN ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK 12, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS ADDITi©N NO. 2, 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 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 ADOPTING ESTIMATES ON THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVEMENTS ON ALLEY KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 374 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 A motion was made by Commissioner Stuffleberp_e, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the following Ordinance be adopted: 205 ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, CREATING A FIRE LANE ON THE EAST AND WEST SIDES OF ARMSTRONG PARKWAY FROM THE ALLEY SOUTH OF LOVERS LANE SOUTH TO HYER STREET PROHIBITING THE PARKING OF ANY VEHICLE ALONG SAID FIRE LANE AT ANY TIME AND PROVIDING A PENALTY ~The City Commission discussed the desirability of employing a COnsulting Engineering Firm to make a survey of the drainage area bounded on the south by Lovers Lane, on the west by Dickens Street, and on the east by Willard Street, and on the north by our north city limits. Said Engineers t o make a recommendation relative to where additional storrc sewers should be laid in the area and the size of same. A motion was made by Commissioner George, mously, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unani- that the Mayor, the City Engineer and the City Clerk, contact the firm of Mahoney and Rollins and dis cuss with said firm their availability, and that the Mayor be authorized to employ said firm for the purposeset out above. There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 19TH DAY OF MAY, A. D. 1958 206 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 19, 1958, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, May 19, 1958, at 7:30 P. M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme and Walter E. George. Others present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Police and Fire Chief 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, and City Auditor James E. Brown. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 P. M. The only guests present were Mr. Roger Sullivan and his client, Mrs. Granville I. Henson of 3901 Marquette St. Pursuant to legal advertisement in the Official Publication May 1 and May 8 sealed bids were opened for the paving of Tulane Boulevard from the south line of the present paving on Marquette St. submitted by the following firms: Texas Bitulithic Co. Rogers-Kidwell Constr. Co. Uvalde Constr. Co. south to the alley. Bids were $ 9, 0 69. Z9 10,812.68 11,672.30 After the bids had been opened and read aloud by City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Mr. Sullivan addressed the Commission for and on behalf of his client, Mr. and Mrs. Henson, and stated that they had no idea that the amount ch~ged bY commercial contractors would exceed the price the City has offered to do this work for, and requested that the City Commission not award the contract for the improvement at this time to a commercial firm, but that he and his client be given until Friday, 207 May Z3, for the purpose of trying to work out an arrangement that will be satisfactory to the City. After a brief discussion, it was unanimously agreed that such a waiting period would be granted. A motion was then made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that in the evenl~ a satisfactory arrangement was not made with Mr. Henson paying the City for his pro rata part for the cost of this improvement that .the Mayor was authorized to enter into a contract with the low bidder, Texas Bitulithic Co.,~for the construc- tion of this much needed work. A Public Hearing was held but no one appeared to protest the paving of Improvement Districts Numbers 370, 371 and 373. 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 12, UNIVERSITY PARK ADDITION, EXTENDING WESTWARD FROM GOLF DRIVE THENCE NORTH TO UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD BEING THE ALLEY BETWEEN UNIVERSITY BOULE- VARD AND MCFARLIN BOULEVARD AND AN ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK A, GOLF DRIVE ADDITION, AS]BURY ADDITION, VANDERBILT PLACE ADDITION, BLOCK 1, THACKERAY PLACE ADDITION, AND ]BLOCK 3, WESLEY PLACE ADDITION, EXTENDING FROM HIGH SCHOOL DRIVE WEST TO GOLF DRIVE BETWEEN MCFARLIN BOULEVARD AND AS]BURY STREETS, AND AN ALLEY THROUGH ]BLOCK ]B OF UNIVERSITY ANNEX ADDITION, SAID ALLEY EXTEND- ING NORTH FROM ]BRENTWOOD TO ASBURY AVEI~IUE A DISTANCE OF 167.5 FEET AND BEING WEST OF HILLCREST AVENUE, IN THE CITY.OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY A]BUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST THE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE COL- LECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CER- TIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mayor Roy Coffee reported to the Commission that pursuant to authorization granted him by the Commission on May 5, a conference was held with Consulting Engineers Rollins and Mahoney on May 9, 1958, in connection with employing said firm for the purpose of them making a survey and recommendation, relative to the constructing ora storm sewer to serve the area north of Amherst St., east of Hillcrest, bounded on the north by Southwestern Boulevard, and on the east by the east City limits. Said firm agreed to make a survey of the area in question for approximately $1,450.00 and would prepare plans and specifications for an additional SZ, 000.00. The Engineers agreed to furnish complete plans prior to July 10, 1958, whereupon the Mayor reported he entered into an agreement in keeping with the above. A petition was presented to the Commission bearing signatures of home owners in the 4100 block of Normandy St., requesting that the Z-hour parking restriction on said block be removed. Pursuant to information furnished members of the Commission by the City Clerk on May 9, 1958, setting out why and when the Z-hour parking restrictions were imposed upon the 4100 block of Normandy St., a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the Z-hour parking restriction in the 4100 block of Normandy St. be repealed. City Engineer Jack B. Kirven reported to the Commission that B. P. McInerney and Co. had been making certain repairs for streets they had resurfaced early in the year and were eager to collect the balance of $6,683.84, the remainder due them. Commisioner Stufflebeme moved that Mayor Coffee be authorized to execute check for payment due this firm if and when, in the opinion of lk4ayor Coffee the work was satisfactory. Commissioner George seconded this motion. It was put to vote and carried unanimously. A photostat copy of a letter received from F. W. LaFrentz and Co. had previously been furnished members of the Commission. After due con- sideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the F. W. LaFrentz and Co. , Certified Public Accountants, be employed on a flat rate fee of $1,400.00 to audit the affairs o£ this City £or the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 1958, and that the firm be authorized to begin its work at any time. There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE ?-ND DAY OF JUNE,' A. D. 1958 2 '! O 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 2, 1958, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, June 2, 1958, at 7:30 P. M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme and Walter E. George. Others present were City Attorney Dick P. Jack B. Kirven, Assistant City Engineer Sam Spradlin, Forrest E. Keene, Superintendent of Public Works L. Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 P. M. Wood, City Engineer Police and Fire Chief H. Sullivan and City Clerk Mr. Will H. Be~ners of 3341 Asbury Street appeared and reported to the City Commission that the Board of Adjustment has refused to grant his application requesting per- mission to operate a Washateria in the building located at the corner of Granada Street and High School Drive. Mr. Benners explained that our zoning ordinance sets out that before permission can be granted for the installation of a Washateria, a written statement shall be furnished by the City Engineer stating that ample sewage and water facilities are available in the area to serve this type of busi- ness. Mr. Benners further stated that City Engineer Jack Kirven had stated in writing that in his opinion there were not sufficient facilities in the area in question for the operation of a Washateria. Apparently Mr. Benners purpose for appearing before the Commission was to request the Commission to order the City Engineer to make a technical study of the water and sewer facilities 211 giving reason in detail why in his opinon these facilities were not adequate at this ii)cation. The City Clerk presented to the Commission a petition bearing twenty eight signatures requesting that parking be restricted to two hours on McFarlin Boulevard from Hillcrest Avenue west to Dickinson. Doctor Courtney Suttles, whose office is at 3406 McFarlin and Mr. Moore, Manager of the Oriental Laundry's pickup station in this block appeared and protested the enactment of an ordinance carrying such restrictions. Mr. Richard O. Edmonson of 3412 McFarlin appeared and requested that his name be removed from the petition, stating that he had signed, the petition with the understanding that all of the merchants and business men in the area wanted the restricted parking and that the City Commission would not authorize the restriction unless the majority of the home' owners in the block were in favor. The only person appearing before the Commission in favor of the restricted parking was Mr. Vinton M. Dubberly, Manager of the Washette Service, 3407 McFarlin. After due consideration, a motion was made and carried unanimously to take this request under advisement. A Public Hearing was then held in connection with the improvement of the alley through Block 1g of University Heights Addition. No one appeared to pro- test the levying of an assessment against the owners of the abutting property, to cover a part of the cost of the improvement. A motion was made by Commissioner Stuf£1ebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimous- ly, that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK 12, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS ADDITION NO. 2, 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 Engineer presented a preliminary report from Consulting Engineers, Rollins and Mahoney covering the work they have done for this City. They also presented a bill for $1500.00 for services rendered todate. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George tl~at the Mayor issue a check in payment of the bill, if and when in hisopinion services rendered merit the payment. The City Clerk presented a request from Mr. Will Mason, Youth Director of Park Cities-North Dallas YMCA, requesting permission to use the University __ Park swimming pool under the same conditions which it was used this past year, those conditions being: 1. That a Y.M.C.A. Staff member be in supervision of the group. 2. That those participating be members of the Park Cities swim team. 3. That those participating will have University Park swimming tags. 4. That the time shall be between 7 and 8:00 A. M. , Monday through Friday. 5. The program is to begin on or about June 9, running through August 22. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stu£flebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously consenting to the use of our swimming pool by the Y.M.C.A. as requested. The City Clerk presented a letter from Mr. Henry D. Smith, Chief of Fire- men Training School which will be conducted July 20th through 25th by the 21 ,-3 Extension Service of Texas A & M College at College Station. The letter re- quested that the school authorities be furnished the name of the Fire lViarshal or Assistant Fire Marshal prior to June 15, 1958. Chief Forrest E.' Keene ex- plained to the Commission that a conference had been held with the two Captains and two Lieutenants of our Fire Department and they were unanimous in recom- mending that Driver Fred L. Chambers be promoted to Assistant Fire Marshal and that he and two other firemen be authorized to attend the school. Mr. Chambers was requested to come before the Commission and discuss with them his qualifications. It was brought out that he is 39 years of age, has worked for this City for more than twenty years and has been in the Fire Depart- ment since 1947. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Stu£flebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried un- animously that Fred L. Chambers be appointed Assistant Fire Marshal, effec- tive June 1, 1958 and that he and two other firemen to be selected by Chief Keene be authorized to attend the Firemen Training School at A & M College, July 20th to ZSth, 1958 at the expense of this City. The City Ct'erk presented Corporation Judge Gene Lary's request that the City refund $20.00 for a cash bond which was forfeited May 17th by the Judge and the funds deposited with the City under Docket No. 1381. A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, approving. The City Clerk discussed with the Commission what part, if any, this City should take in connection with the International City Managers' Association Annual Conference, which will be held in Dallas this year from October 19th to 22nd 214 both dates inclusive. This is the first time in the history of the Organization that the Host City has been Dallas and the second time the annual conference has been held in Texas. Commissioner Stufflebeme brought out that previous legislation had authorized City, County and State Governments to spend funds for advertising and make Other expenditures when in the judgment of the members of the Governing Body ' such expenditures would be beneficial for the City as a whole and stated that in his opinion the entertaining or helping entertain members of the Inte~rnational City Managers' Association would be a worthy expenditure. A motion was made by Commissioner George that we invite the Town of Highland Park to participate with this City in sponsoring a luncheon for the ladies attending this conference at the Dallas Country Club, October Zlst. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously. Chief Keene explained to the Commission that the Texas State Police Con- ference would be held in Tyler, made by Commissioner George, Texas June 15th, 16th and 17th. A motion was seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that Chief Keene be authorized to attend this con- ference at the expense of the City. There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 16TH DAY OF JUNE, A. D. 1958. 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 16, 1958, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, June 16, 1958, at 7:30 P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Wylie Stufflebeme and City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Walter E. George. Others present were/City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Police Captain Joe Churchman, City Auditor James Brown, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, and Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 P.M. 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 CLERK AS EX-OFFICIO TAX ASSESSOR~ AND TAX COLLECTOR OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PAR.~, TEXAS, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1958 A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stuffle- berne, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the above Resolution be approved. The following Resolution was presented: 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 1958 A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the above Resolution be approved. A motion was made by Commissioner George that authorization be granted for the removal of a stop sign on the south side of University Boulevard, stopping traffic entering l~reston Road from the Access Road, on the southwest corner of University Boulevard and Preston Road. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Stu££1ebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously. Mr. Dubberly, operator of a Washateria in the building located at the rear of University Drug Store and Mr. Bright, the Manager of University Drug Store, appeared before the Commission and again requested that Z-hour parking restriction be imposed on McFarlin Boulevard from Hillcrest, west to the alley.. The matter was discussed at considerable length. Again it was brought out that the people operating the business establishments, including Dr. Courtney Suttles on the north side of McFarlin Boulevard in this block, were very much opposed to the 2-hour parking restriction. It was again brought out that some of the people residing between the alley west of I-Iillcrest and Dickens Street had signed the petition requesting Z-hour restrictions because they had been led to believe by the people circulating the petition (Mr. Dubberly) that such restriction would be imposed from the alley east to Hillcrest. No action was taken relative to the subject. There being no further business the meeting recessed. I~ASSED AND API~I~OVED THIS THE 7TH DAY OF JULY, A.D. 1958 AT 217 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 7, 1958, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, July 7, 1958, at 7:30 P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee and Commissioner Walter E. George. Others present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sulli~zan, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Mayor Coffee called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 P.M. City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman explained to the Mayor and Commissioner George that Commission- er Stufflebeme had been called to Rochester, Minn. to be with his father who is scheduled to undergo surgery at the Mayo Clinic. Mayor Coffee then recognized Mr. Bright, Manager of University Drug Company and Mr. Dubberly, Operator of a pick-up cleaning establishment on McFarlin Blvd. at the rear of the Drug Store. These gentlemen again insisted that two hour parking restriction be imposed on the south side of McFarlin Blvd. from Hillcrest Avenue west, to the alley. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Mayor Coffee, and carried unanimously, that the Ordinance providing for limited and restricted parking in certain areas be amended and that two hour parking on the south side of McFarlin Blvd. be established as requeSted. Mr. Lawrence Martin and Mr. Roland Cox, residing at Z901 and 2909 South- western Blvd. respectively, appeared before the Commission and complained about the condition of a vacant lot located between their homes. They presented a 218 petition signed by 15 home owners in the 2900 and 3000 blocks of Southwestern Blvd. requesting the City Commission to give consideration to increasing the charge now made by the City of $4.00 per year for cutting grass on vacant lots to $10.00 per mowing. Their petition further requested that all vacant lots within our corporate limits be mowed every two weeks during the months of May to September, inclusive. After due c'onsid~ration, Mayor Coffee stated that he felt that while our present charge might be inadequate he doubted that a charge of $10.00 each time the lot is mowed would be equitable. He instructed City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman to contact the owner of the lot located between the homes of Mr. Martin and Mr. Cox and solicit the owner's help in keeping the lot in a better condition. A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Mayor Coffee, and carried unanimously, that the following Resolution be approved: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AUTHORIZING THE HILLCREST STATE BANK THE SUBS TITUTION OF UNITED STATES TREASURY BONDS NUMBERS 2178-C, 2201 AND Z202 PAR VALUE EACH $100,000.00 INTEREST RATE 2-3/8% MATURING 15TH OF JUNE, 1958, FOR U. S. TREASURY BONDS INTEREST RATE 2-5/8% MATURING 15TH OF FEBRUARY, 1965 NUMBERS 24682, 24683 AND 24684 PAR VALUE EACH OF $100,000.00 The City Clerk presented a statement from the Water Tank Seririce Company in the amount of $5,671.75 for the repairing and repainting of the City's 500,000 gallon overhead storage tank. He, also, presented a statement from Koch & Fowler in the sum of $150.00 being the services performed by Mr. Jim Fowler inspecting the work done by the Water Tank Service Company. These statements had been approved by City Engineer Jack Kirven and the work had been authorized by the City Commission November 18, 1957. A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Mayor Coffee, and carried unanimously, that checks be dr~wn in payment of the above described indebtedness. 219 The City Clerk presented Certificate of Credit to Tax Roll Nos. 516-17, in the respective amounts of $15.90 and $8.00, and explained that suit had been brought against the taxpayer's name therein for delinquent personal property taxes, and that they had pled limitations. The City Attor. ney and the City Clerk recommended that the taxes described be cancelled. A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Mayor Coffee, carried unanimously, that such action be taken. The City Clerk presented the request of the Police Department that this City purchase an institutional membership from the Dallas Public Library so that educational films relating to traffic, crime and other kindred subjects, might easily be borrowed and exhibited in schools, churches, and other public gatherings. The membership fee is $15.50 per calendar year and, of course, a membership purchased at this season of the year would necessarily have to be renewed on January 1, 1959. After due consideration, it was decided not to purchase the membership at this time. The City Clerk presented a letter from the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company offering to install a more modern telephone system for the general office. The new system would carry an inter-office communication system and would have the present non-listed phone connected as an auxiliary, thus making it useable for the entire office 4-trunk lines wherein we only now have three trunk lines in the general office and one private phone in the Mayor's Office. The Telephone Company pointed out that our present sytem had been in operation for approximately 20 years and that the now present system had many improvements. The proposed system will cost an additio~l $20.75 per month more than we are now paying for service. There will be an installation charge of $65.00. After due consideration, a motion was trade by Commissioner George, seconded by Mayor Coffee, and carried 220 unanimously, that the City Clerk be authorized to contract with the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for the new system. The City Clerk presented a proposal from Dr. E. W. Pickard, County Health Office, that one of his employees' conduct a school for food handlers and all the merchants handling food products, cafe, cafeteria and drug store em- ployees; be invited to attend the classes which would be conducted in our City Hall Auditorium from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. August il'through August 15. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner George, secnnded by Mayor Coffee, and carried unanimously, that the City Clerk be instructed to write to Dr. Pickard a letter of appreciation and authorizing that such a school, be held as set out above. Mayor Coffee presented a letter from Mr. John D. Holstrom, President of International Association of Chiefs of Police, setting out that this City had been awarded a certificate of achievement in police traffic supervision for the year 1957. After due consideration, a motion wa3 made by Commissioner George, seconded by Mayor Coffee, carried unanimously, that Mr. John B. Dunlap, a resident of this City and President of the Citizens Traffic Commission, be invited to present the award to the Mayor and Commissioners and members of the Police Department at the next regular Commission Meeting which will be July 21, 1958. The City Clerk presented a letter from Mr. L. P. Livingston, 4332 Hyer Street, complaining of' the conduct and encroachment to the alley of the operator of the store located at the corner of Lovers Lane and Armstrong Blvd. The City Attorney explained that 'Mr, Livingston had previously complained of a shed with a metal roof extending nearer the alley than the zoning ordinance permitted and that the owner of the business had put this shed on wheels and since the shed is now mobile he doubts that the zoning law is being violated. No further action was taken. 221 The City Clerk reported that the L. D. Crawford Construction Company had written the City that they could not continue to pave alleys for SZ. 80 per square yard and $1.65 per cu. yd. for excavation, using separated materials. Mr. Crawford pointed out that this price had been established and not changed since approximately 1948 and that since that date all materials and labor have increased considerably. He proposed to pave alleys at $3. Z0 per sq.. yd. and continue to make the earth excavation at $1.65 per cu. yrd. using pit-run grave~ or he would undertake to pave the alleys, including excavation, and using s~eparated materials for the flat price of $4.00 per sq. yd. A motion was rnade by Commissioner- George that City Engineer Jack Kirven and City Clerk Ralph Ham/nan be requested to make a careful study of these proposals and that a contract be awarded to Mr. Crawford for the paving of the alleys described below upon the basis which in the judgement of the City Engineer and the City Clerk will be most advantageous to this City. This motion was seconded by Mayor Coffee and carried unanimously. A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Mayor Coffee, 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 6, UNIVERSITY PARK ADDITION, AND AN ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK F, FRANCIS DANIELS PARK NO. 1, AND BLOCK C, CAMPUS HEIGHTS NO. Z ADDITION AND AN ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK M, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS NO. 1 ADDITION., APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM WAGE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH SPECIFICATIONS, LETTING CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS, MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYAEENT OF THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST, DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE ESTIMATES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY A motion was then made by Commissioner George, seconded by Mayor Coffee, carried unanimously, thatthe following Resolution be adopted: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES ON THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVE- MENTS ON ALLEYS KNOWN AS DISTRICTS NOS. 375, 376 AND 377, IN ( c D/ltinu ed) (continued) 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 A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Mayor Coffee, carried unanimously, that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS IN ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK 12, UNIVERSITY PARK ADDITION, BEING DISTRICT NO. 370 AND ORDERING PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS DUE L. D. CRAY~FORD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Mayor Coffee reported thatthe City was in need of a Tractor Truck and Trailer for the purpose of transporting bulldozers and other heavy equipment from the Garbage Disposal Grounds to the City' Warehouse and other such locations where the City needs such equipment, and that such a piece of equipment had been found, had been inspected by Mr. L. H. Sullivan, our Superintendent, Mr. Flannagan, one of our Mechanics, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman, and all were of the opinion that a truck offered for sale by the Davis Truck Parts, Inc. for $1,7B0. yeas a good buy, whereupon a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Mayor Coffee, carried unanimously, that theequipment described be purchased. There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 21ST DAY OF JULY, A. D. 1958 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 21, 1958, AT 7:30 P.M. 22,3. The Board of Commissio.ners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, July 21, 1958, at 7:30 P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee and Commissioner Walter E. George. Others present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, Police and Fire Chief 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. Observing that there were a good many people present in the Auditorium he inquired if anyone present had anything specific to take up with the Commission, or if everyone present was interested in either witnessing the award of traffic plaques to the City, or the outcome of bids on pre-cast concrete pipe which were due to be submitted at this meeting. No one had other business. Mr. John Dunlap of 4432 McFarlin Blvd., President of the Citizens Traffic Commission of Dallas appeared and presented to the City Officials a Certificate of Achievement awarded this City by the International Association of Chiefs of Police for PoliCe Traffic Supervision during the year 1957. Mr. Dunlap explained that there were 44Z cities in the United States during 1957 that competed for this honor. Fourteen of the competing cities were awarded Certificate of Achievement, University Park and Sherman, Texas, were the only cities in Texas recognized. 224 Mr. Dunlap also presented to the Officials of University Park for and on behalf of the National Safety Council, Certificate of Achievement for the year 1957, this plaque being presented to our City for "NoTraffc Deaths" and "Noteworthy Traffic Safety Achievements as Shown in the Annual Inventory of Traffic Safety Ac tivitie s ". Mr. Clyde Swalwell of 30Z1 Bryn Mawr Street, President of the Dallas Automobile Association, presented to the Officials of the City of University Park the American Automobile.Association Award of Honorable Mention Plaque, being recognition of our Pedestrian Safety and Convenience Program. After the presenta- tion of the awards mentioned above by Mr. Dunlap and Mr. Swalwell, Mayor Coffee thanked the gentlement for their action. He, also, expressed appreciation to all the key employees and their co-workers in bringing about these accomplishments. Chief of Police and Fire Departments Forrest E. Keene stated to the Commission and those present that he, of course, appreciated the good work done by our Police, but he felt that the credit really belongs to the citizenry of our community because of their splendid cooperation in obeying our traffic laws, rules, and regulations. Mr. Ed Wesson addressed the Commission stating that he was very glad indeed that our City received these honors. Other citizens present who are interested in traffic safety and worked to that end were Mr. Carl Mays, President of University Park Safety Commission, Mr. Tommie Carter, Mr. and Mrs. 1{. S. Gozzaldi, Mr. Jas. W. Porter, Jr. and several others whose names were not obtained. Bids were then opened pursuant to legal advertisement appearing in the official publication July 17, 1958, advertising for pre-cast concrete pipe. The only bid submitted was that of the Dolch Concrete Pipe Co. The total of bid was 225 $89,416.50. A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Mayor Coffee, that the bid be referred to a Committee consisting of the Mayor, City Clerk, and the City Engineer for tabulation and investigation, and that the Committee be authorized to issue purchase order for the materials, if it was the unanimous opinion of the Committee that the prices quoted are the best that the City can expect to obtain. This motion was put to vote and carried unanimously. A motion was then made by CommissionerG eorge that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to issue check to Engineers Rollins and Mahoney in the sum of $2,400. as complete and final payment for their services in preparing plans and specifications for a storm sewer extending from Curtis Park, north, to Stanford St. , thence east in Stanford St. to Dublin St., thence northeast in Dublin and Boedeker Sts. to the alley north of Southwestern. The City Clerk presented a letter from the Director of Public Relations for the Southwestern Diabetic Foundation requesting permission to place a box 4' wide, 4' deep and 1Z' long in the vicinity of our Fire Station for the collection of newspapers and old magazines to be picked up by the American Paper Stock Co., the proceeds from the purchase price to be remitted by said Company to the South- western Diabetic Foundation. After due consideration, the request was taken under advisement pending the finding of a proper location. There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 4TH DAY OF AUGUST, A. D. 1958 ATTES ~ ~ C~TY 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, AUGUST 4, 1958, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, August 4, 1958, at 7:30 P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee and Commissioners Walter E. George and Wylie Stufflebeme. Others present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene, Assistant City Engineer Sam S.pradlin, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. A Public Hearing was held pursuant to legal notice in connection with the paving of alleys known as Districts Numbers 375, 376 and 377. Mr. O. M Street, Attorney for Mrs. Georgia B. Rose, Owner of Lots 1 and B, Block 4, Second Section Frances Daniel Park No. 2 Addition appeared and protested the levying of an assessment of $182.50 against Mrs. Rose and her property for the paving o f the alley between Milton Avenue and Rankin St. extending from Golf Drive east to Dickens St. des- cribed as Improvement District No. 376. After careful consideration, 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 ASSESSMENT FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING THE ALLEYS THROUGH BLOCK 6, UNIVER- SITY PARK ADDITION, BLOCK F, FRANCES DANIELS PARK NO. 1, BLOCK 4, FRANCES DANIELS PARK NO. Z AND BLOCK C, CAMPUS HEIGHTS NO. Z ADDITION, AND BLOCK M. UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS NO. 1 ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST THE OWNERS ( c ontinu e d) THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CiERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY A motion was then 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 BLOCK C, S. M. U. HEIGHTS ADDITION, BLOCK H, UNIVERSITY PARK REVISED ADDITION, AND BLOCK B, WESTMINISTER PLACE ANNEX ADDITION, AND BLOCK 4, WESTMINISTER PLACE 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 The Commission was unanimous in its feeling that it was proper to adopt the above Ordinance levying an assessment of only $1.00 per lineal foot against the owners of property abutting the alleys described therein, because the petitions circulated to the property owners had been prepared prior to the time the City Commission had instructed that in levying assessment for the paving of alleys in the future the property owners pro rata share would be $1.20 per lineal foot. A motion was 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 IMPROVE- MENTS ON ALLEYS KNOWN AS DISTRICT NUMBERS 378 AND ~379~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 228 The City Clerk presented the information to the Mayor and Commissioners relative to the assessment of LaMode Ready to Wear Store for the year 1957 and this store's rendition for 1958. He was authorized to write to the Management in New York that it was the feeling of the City Commission that the 1957 assess- ment was not unreasonable and that it would not be proper to make a cash refund to the Company, in connection with this assessment which has been paid. The City Clerk and City Engineer discussed with the Commission the re- placement of a traffic signal light located at the corner of Lovers Lane and Air- line P~oad. A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the City Clerk be authorized to purchase a new traffic signal light fixture at a cost of $550.00 to be placed at this intersection and that the traffic signal' now serving in this locality be moved to the intersection of Lovers Lane and]Boedeker Street. Fred Chambers, Assistant Fire'Marshal, reported to the Commission, relative to the school attended by Lieutenant M. C. himself at A & M College July 20 through July 25, There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 18TH DAY OF AUGUST, A. D. Cope, Fireman Bill Aly and 1958. 1958 ATTES 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 18, 1958, AT 7:30 p. M. 229 The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, August 18, 1958, at 7:30 P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee and Commissioners Walter E. George and Wylie Stufflebeme. Others present were City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, City Auditor James E. Brown, Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. and re- quested the City Clerk to open bids which had been submitted pursuant to legal advertisement in connection with the selecting of a depository for the period ending July 31, 1959. A proposal was submitted by Mr. Cam F. Dowell, Jr. President of the Hillcrest State Bank, and Mr. Hughes, a Vice President of the Preston State Bank submitted a proposal signed by Mr. Weldon U. Howell, President of said Preston State Bank. Both banks offered to advance the City credit on a basis of 1~0 per annum provided that at the time credit was extended, the City did not have on deposit with the respective bank funds drawing interest at a higher rate than the amount of interest charged by the bank for credit. The Hillcrest State Bank proposed to pay interest at the rate of 2 1/Z~0 per annum on time deposits having a maturity date of 6 months or more and Z% on time deposits having a maturity of 90 days and 140 on time deposits having a maturity date of 30 days. The Preston State Bank proposed to pay the City Z. 51% on time deposits having maturity date of 90 days or more and 140 per annum for time deposits having maturity date of 30 days or more. 230 After giving consideration that neither of the proposals stipulated that the type of check or draft used by this City would be furnished without charge and that said Hillcrest State Bank is at this time furnishing the City the typeof voucher required by the City's accounting system without charge, and the further fact that the City now has on deposit with said Hillcrest State Bank time deposits which mature September 9, 1958, October 25, 1958 and September 12, 1959, all of which'are 0 month time deposits, and that if a change in the depository was made at this time it would disturb the interest rates which the City will colle ct on these specific deposits, and the further fact that the proposal of Preston State Bank to pay only one hundredth of one percent more than the Hillcrest State Bank is now paying on 90 day and 0 month deposits, would not be sufficient to offset the amount of interest the City would lose by transferring to a new bank the time deposits now outstanding, therefore, it appeared that the proposal of the Hillcrest State Bank was the best bid submitted, therefore, a motion was made by Commis- sioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, 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 THE HILLCREST STATE BANK AS DEPOSITORY FOR THE YEAR ENDING JULY 31, 1959 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 ORDERING A HEARING ON THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1,19 58, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1959 A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the following Resolution be approved: 23 ! 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 TULANE BOULEVARD AND GREENBRIER DRIVE A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Goerge, 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 RE- QUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING EAST OR WEST ON GREENBRIER DRIVE TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS TULANE BOULEVARD, AND ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING NORTH AND SOUTH ON TULANE BOULEVARD TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS SOUTHWESTERN BOULEVARD AND ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING SOUTH ON TULANE BOULEVARD TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS BRYN MAWR DRIVE AND PRO- VIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF Mayor Coffee issued the following Proclamation: PROCLAIVIATION OF THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY pARK, TEXAS, PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 17-23, 1958, AS CONSTITUTION WEEK Mr. E. B. Markham of 4132 Lovers Lane appeared before the Commission and presented a petition bearing 51 signatures requesting the City to have the vacant lots at the corners of Lovers Lane and Preston Road cleared of all unsightly accumu- lation of papers, rags, cans, bottles, and other t'rash. The petition, also, requested the City Commission to take necessary action to require the owners of this unimproved property to construct sidewalks on Lovers Lane and Preston Road -where no sidewalks are at present so that the pedestrians using these streets will not have to walk out in the street, which, of course, is definitely a great traffic hazard due to the volume of vehicle traffic on said streets. The ~City Clerk was instructed to mail photostat copi'es'ofthis petition to the owners of vacant property with a request that said owners take immediate steps toward constructing sidewalks as needed. Also, that the City Clerk instruct the City's Park Department to immediately clear the land of 232 all rubbish which is now on the land. The City Clerk presented to the City Commission Certificate showing that in 1957 A. M. Belsher, Eugene Ellard and Fire Marshal George Wyatt completed satisfactorily the course of instruction offered by the Texas Fire- men's Training School which was conducted at A & M College on July Z1 through July 26, 1957. Also, certificate was presented showing that Bill Aly, M. C. Cope and Fred L. Chambers completed the course offered by the Texas Firemen's Training School held at A & M College July 20 through July 25, 1958. The City Clerk further advised that Mr. Chambers was elected Chaplain of the organization for the year 1958-1959. The Mayor presented a letter from Mr. L. P. Livingston of 4332 Myer St. complaining of a zoning violation on the rear of Lot 10, Block 19 of Highland Park High School Addition, which is in the commercial area. Mr. Livingston pointed out that this violation had been in existence for several months and that the matter had been called to the attention of the City Commission on Februar'~" 3, 1958. There appears to be a non-conforming shed at the rear of this cornrnercial building which faces Lovers Lane. The City Clerk explained that the City Attorney had been in contact with the Attorney for the owner of this business establishment. Mayor Coffee suggested that Mr. Livingston's letter be forwarded to the City Attorney with the request that he follow through on this matter and try to bring to a conclusion an arrangement that would be satisfactory to all parties concerned. There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 2ND DAY OF SEPTEMBER, A. D. 1958 233 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, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1958, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Tuesday, September 2, 1958, at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee and Commissioners Walter E. George and Wylie Stufflebeme. Others present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Assistant City Engineer Sam Spradlin, City Auditor James E. Brown, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, Assistant Fire Marshal Fred C~ambers, Detective Homer Barns, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Will Benners, 3431 Asbury, appeared to protest the decision recently rendered by the Boar'd of Adjustment, August 25, in connection with the application of Mrs. Conrad and Mr. Allison F. W. Scott, requesting permission to construct a 4-at~art- ment building on the vacant lot at the corner of Asbury and High School Drive. Mayor Coffee explained to Mr. Benners that the action of the Board of Adjustment was not subject to review by the City Commission. Mr. Benners was particularly provoked by the statement made to him by Mr. Ed Wesson, Chairman of the Board of Adjustment, concerning the Board of Adjustment's jurisdiction over this particu- lar case, and requested that the City Attorney write a legal opinion relative to the Board of Adjustment's jurisdiction. The Commission explained to Mr. Benners that it was felt that the matter of jurisdiction had heretofore been properly explained by the City Attorney to the members of the Board of Adjustment. Mr. Louis S. Witte, Director Public Relations, for the Sweeney Diabetic Center, appeared before the Commission and requested permission for the placing 234 of a large box in the vicinity of the City Hall to be used as storage place for news- papers and magazines, which would be picked up by the American Paper Stock Co. and thepr0ceeds from the purchase to be paid to the Sweeney Diabetic Center. After due consideration, Mr. Witte was told by the Mayor and Commissioners that they did not know of any suitable location for the placing of this container. A Public Hearing was then held in connection with the paving of the alleys designated as Improvement Districts Numbers 378 and 379. No one appeared to protest the levying of an assessment to cover a part of the cost for the improvement of these alleys. 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 ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK C S. M. U. HEIGHTS ADDITION, BLOCK H, UNIVERSITY PARK REVISED ADDITION, BLOCK B, WESTIVIINISTER PLACE ANNEX AND BLOCK 4, WESTMINISTER 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 ASSESS- MENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The City Clerk presented a letter from Mr. Elgin Crull, Manager of the City of Dallas, requesting that this City pass a Resolution petitioning the State Board of Water Engineers to grant to the City of Dallas the application for a permit to construct the "FORNEY RESERVOIR". A motion was made by Com.- missioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK PETITIONING THE STATE BOARD OF WATER ENGINEERS TO GRANT TO THE CITY OF DALLAS THE APPLICATION FOR PERMIT AS REQUESTED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF "FORNEY RESERVOIR" 235 The City Clerk presented Certificate of Credit to Tax Roll No. 518 requesting that permission be granted to cancel 1958 Personal Property Taxes assessed against W. Q. Smith in the amount of $18.48. Mr. Smith stated that hehad moved from University Park before January 1, 1958, and had rendered the automobiles covered by the tax statement to the City of Dallas. He exhibited photo- stat copies of the receipt showing that taxes had been paid to the City of Dallas for the year 1958. A motion was made by Commissioner Stuffiebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the tax in question be cancelled. The City Clerk presented a verbal request from Capt. J. C. Ownbey of the Drivers License Service Texas Department of Public Safety, that this City provide office space two days a week for use by the Texas Department of Public Safety, in connection with its issuing drivers licenses. After due consideration the City Clerk was requested to make certain investigations, discuss the problem at hand with Chief of Police Keene, and others, and that the matter be discussed more fully at the City Commission meeting, which will be held on September 15. The City Clerk then presented a letter from Mr. A. L. Kern, Sales Engineer for International Power Machinery Co. Cleveland, Ohio. The letter re- quested a firm price be quoted for a 500 GPM water pump and a Z5 HP electrical motor. Also, a 600 GPM water pump and a 30 HP motor, said equipment is now in the City's Warehouse and has not been used since the day the City discontinued purchasing water from the City of Dallas and began to purchase the water from the Dallas County Park Cities Water Control and Improvement District No. 2. 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 offer the smaller pump and motor for $450.00 and the larger pump for 236 $550.00, price to be F.O.B. the City's warehouse, 2500 East University Blvd. Further, that if said price were not acceptable to the International Power Machinery Company that the City Clerk be authorized to dispose of these pumps at a price which, in his opinion, is satisfactory. Chief Keene discussed with the Commission the fact that Neiman Marcus had discontinued using the services of a private detective agency and was now using detectives directly employed by said Neiman Marcus and the question of their right to carry firearms and make arrests had arisen. It occurred to the City Commission that these employees of Neiman Marcus have probably been appointed by .Sheriff Decker of Dallas County as Deputy Sheriffs and if so that in that capacity they would be legally authorized to carry firearms and make arrests. Chief Keene was requested to investi- gate this angle of the proposition. Detective Homer Barns and Assistant Fire Marshal Fred Chambers then exhibited to the Mayor and Commissioners a short film on safety. The purpose of this demonstration was to exhibit to the members of the Governing Body equipment that the City had recently purchased for educational purposes. The equipment will be used in the schools, churches, and other social functions to teach safety and fire prevention. There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 15TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, A.D. 1958 ATT f (ZITY 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, SEPTEMBER 15, 1958, AT 7:30 P.M. 237 The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, September 15, 1958, at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. coffee and Commissioners Walter E. George and Wylie Stufflebeme. Others present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, City Auditor James E. Brown, Deputy Tax Assessor and Collector J. D. Woodard, Purchasing Agent W.E. West, Assistant Fire Marshall Fred Chambers, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. The City Clerk explained to the Commission that due to exegesis which could not l~ave been anti- cipated, expenditures in excess of appropriations in certain accounts concerning the Budget for 1957-58 have arisen, and there is a credit balance or a surplus in certain other accounts and that since the City Commission had knowledge of tl~e fact that this condition had arisen during the present fiscal year, and that they ordered that the expenses, be incurred, that it is now proper that the 1957-58 Budget be amended, where- upon a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGET, APPROVING ALL EXPENDITURES MADE DURING THE FISCAL YEAR BEGININING OCTOBER 1, 1957, AND END- ING SEPTEMBER 30, 1958, AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF CREDIT BALANCES TO ACCOUNTS WHERE EXPENDITURES HAVE BEEN IN E X C E S S OF BUDGET ESTIMATES, AND ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCES TO ACCOUNTS WHERE SUCH FUNDS ARE NEEDED Pursuant to legal advertisement appearing in the Official Publication August 21 a Public Hearing was held in connection with adopting a Budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 1958 and ending September 30, 1959. No one appeared to commend or criticize the proposed Budget which had heretofore been prepared by the 238 Mayor. A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebem.e, 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, 1958, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1959, AND AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES AS SET OUT IN SAID BUDGET The City Clerk explained to the Commission that in order for the Proposed Budget for 1958-59 to be operative that it would be necessary that an ad valorem tax of $1. 10 on each $100.00 assessed value of property be levied for the year 1958, 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: 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 1958 TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF CURRENT EXPENSES OF SAID CITY, AND FIXING THE TIME WHEN SAID TAXES FOR THE ~EAR 1958 SHALL BECOME DUE FIXING THE TIME WHEN THE SAME 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 The City Clerk, Ralph E. Hamman, and Deputy Tax Assessor and Collector J. D. Woodard, explained to the Commission that Mrs. George W. Crumbley of 3447 Shenandoah St. had paid a sum of $11.77 tax on personal property and that said tax had been erroneously assessed. A 1T~otion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to make a refund of $11.77 to Mrs. C rumbley. The City Clerk again discussed with Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene and 239 City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman the request from the Texas Department of Public Safety that the Drivers' License Service of that Department desired to use the frame building in Goar Park two days a week for the purpose of giving examinations and issuing licenses. Mr. Hamman explained that this request had been discussed with Mr. Jim Hoskins, Assistant Secretary of the Park Cities Y.M.C.A. who has supervision of football training and schedules, and that Mr. Hoskins was of the opinion that the use of the building by the Texas Department of Public Safety would not interfere with the use of the grounds by the Y.M.C.A. After due consideration, a motion was made by Comn~issioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman be instructed to contact Captain Ownbey of the Drivers' License Service, Texas Department of Public Safety, and confer to him the offer of the City Commission, that is, the use of the building in question for a trial period of 6 months and that the matter again be given consideration and discussion at that time. Chief Keene discussed with the Commission the fact that Fire Marshal George Wyatt would retire on September 30 being the termination of 22 years and 9 months service in the Fire Department of this City. After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that Chief Keene and City Clerk Hamman be appointed to purchase an appropriate memento to be presented to Marshal Wyatt at some future Commission Meeting either on October 6 or October 20, 1958. City Clerk Hamman reported to the Commission that he had talked with Mr. Charles Turner, Attorney for Mr. Harold Volk, corner of Lovers Lane and Preston 1Koad, to Mr. at the northeast corner, and to Mr. Sam Leake, owner of the property at the northwest corner, owner of property located southeast Wilson Germany, owner of property Vice President of SkillemTrust, relative to the respective owners 240 having sideWalks constructed in front of these vacant lots. Engineer Kirven then presented to the Commission a drawing showing how the intersection of these streets could be widened to facilitate the flow of traffic in a Safer manner. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the City Clerk again contact the owners of these vacant lots particularly Mr. Germany and Mr. Volk and try to work out an arrangement wherein these people would convey by deed to the City land necessary for the planned development of this intersection. Fireman Fred Chambers appeared before the Commission and demonstrated a novel device which he and Fireman Truman Barnett had designed, which could be used in teaching fire prevention in the school~. The device shows the combi- nation of causes for fire and the result accomplished through extinguishing any one of them. Chief Keene then explained to the Commission that the fourth annual Fire Marshal's Training Conference will be held in Abilene September 17 and 18th and recommended that Mr. Chambers be sent by the City to this Conference. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Ge orge, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the Commission approve the attendance of Mr. Chambers and that the expense be borne by this City. There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 6TH DAY OF OCTOBER, A.D. 1958 241 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, OCTOBER 6, 1958, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, October 6, 1958, at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee and Commissioners Walter E. George and Wylie Stufflebeme. Others present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Assistant City Engineer Sam Spradlin, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, City Auditor James E. Brown, Deputy Tax Assessor and Collector J. E. Woodard, Manager Water Department Roland Puryear, Permit Clerk Lawrence Wilson, Fire Marshal Fred Chambers, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. In addition to the employees whose names are listed above there were approximately a total of thirty policemen, firemen and other City employees. The wives of the majority of the men attending this meeting also attended. The lady employees of the office and some of the wives of our firemen had baked cakes and coffee and cake was served at the conclusion of the meeting, all of this being in honor of our former Fire Marshall George A. Wyatt, who had retired as of Septem- ber 30, 1958. Mr. Wyatt and his daughter, Mary Virginia, were present. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m., recognizing Mr. Lawrence Melton, a member of the Citizens Traffic Commission of Dallas County and the North Texas Official Representative of the Texas Safety Association. Mr. Melton appea, red and presented to the Mayor and Commissioners a 1957 Award for and on behalf of the Texas Safety Association being a Certificate of Achievement in recognition of noteworthy traffic safety program. Mr. Melton also presented to 242 theCity Commission for and on behalf of the Texas l~olice Association a Certificate of Achievement in recognition of Police traffic supervision for the year 1957. After accepting the two awards from Mr. Melton, Mayor Coffee requested Chief Keene to come forward and receive the awards for the City of University l~ark l~olice Depart- ment with appreciation from the Mayor and City Commissioners. Major Guy Smith of the Texas Highway l~atrol had accompanied Mr. Melton to the Commission Meeting and addressed the Mayor and Commissioners and others present stating that of course our I~olice Department was to be congratulated upon earning these certificates of achievement, and pointed out that a large credit should go to the citizens of this community for their part in obeying traffic laws, rules and regulations, pointing out also that the citizens contribution should be recognized and thelpeople of our community should be commended for the good record accomplished. Mr. WarrenA. Collins and Mr. Fred Garrett, Attorneys, representing the Loan Star Gas Company appeared before the City Commission and requested that this City amend its franchise and permit the Lone Star Gas Co. to increase its rates for natural gas distributed within our corporate limits. After discussing the matter briefly, a motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously, that the negotiations for such increase in rates be referred to Mayor Coffee for his careful study and recommendation. Mayor Coffee then told lk4r. Collins that he would be glad to confer with him at a later date, relative to the merits of the proposed increase and that his (Mayor Coffee's) finding w~uld then be conveyed to the City Commission, whereupon Mr. Collins and Mr. Garrett left the Auditorium. Mr. Gordon Jackson appeared before the Commission and discussed with them the fact that Mrs. l~argaret Ash and her daughter, Mrs. Little, owners of property at 3540 Bryn Mawr Drive had several years ago converted their automobile garage, which was an intrica-te part of the house, into a room thus enlarging the size 243 of their residence without providing, in Mr. Jackson's opinion, proper parking for the automobiles owned by the people residing at 3540 Bryn Mawr Drive. It was brought out that these people are at this time constructing a circular driveway in their front yard off of Bryn Mawr Drive. Mr Jackson stated that he interposed no objection to these people being permitted to construct such a circular drive pro- vided the City would keep a careful watch prohibiting the parking of cars on side- walks, but he felt that these people should be required, if within the City's juris- diction to do so, to construct on their lot an additional parking space, which in his opinion should be in the rear yard. The problem was discussed at considerable length and the Commission requested City Attorney Dick P. Wood to make a care- ful investigation and prohibit these people from violating any of the City's Zoning O rdinanc e. The City Clerk was then requested to open sealed bids which had been sub- mitted pu~rsuant to legal advertisement appearing in the Official Publication. The following is the names of the firms offering to sell the City two 2-Ton trucks to- gerber with the price submitted: Name of Firm Amount Doran Chevrolet Co. Ed Maher International Harvester Co. Jackson Bros. Johnson Bros. Maher Bros. Rideout Motor Co. 6,277.20 5,842.68 5,656.6O 6,515.84 6, 340. O0 6, 325. 10 5,960. O0 A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the bids be referred to the City Clerk for tabulation, and that a Committee consisting of Mayor Coffee, Mr. Sullivan, Super- intendent of Public Works, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman, be appointed with authority 244 to purchase the trucks which, in their opinion, offered the best buy. The City Clerk then presented a letter from O'lKourke Construction Company to the Hillcrest State Bank offering to pave the alley a width of 14' at the rear of said Bank, extending from Snider Plaza to Haynie Avenue for SZ, 035. An Official of the Bank, Mr. Don 1K. Porter, Vice President of the Bank, had requested the City to pay 1/10th of the total cost of this improvement, being the amount the City would be required to pay by law, had the City ordered the tm. provement and the levying of an assessment. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimous- ly, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to pay 1/10th of the total cost of this improvement and charge such expense to the Street Extension Account. Mr. C. 1K. Birbari, 34Z5 Wentwood St., appeared before the City Commission and presented a petition bearing the names of several property owners on Wentwood and Centenary Streets, calling attention to tti~ open storm sewer along the east side of Turtle Creek between Centenary Drive and Went- wood Drive and between Marquette and Centenary Streets. The petition requested that the City of University Park take action as soon as possible to cover this storm sewer because of its apparent hazard to health, safety and comfort. It was explained to Mr. Birbari that it had been costing approximately $5,000. per block to make proper installation of this storm sewer and that each of the property owners where the storm sewer has been installed had made a contribution of $1,000. toward this expense amd that the City had underwritten the remaining expense, that a representative of the City has heretofore contacted the owners of property abutting this open ditch in an effort to obtain the property owners' cooperation but to date that all efforts had been in vain, and that it would be appreciated if he, Mr. Birbari, and his neighbors would contact these property 245 owners who live abutting this open ditch in an effort to obtain their financial coopera- tion and assistance. Mr. Birbari was assured by the Mayor and Commissioners that the City stands ready and willing to pay its prorata part of this much needed improve- ment. The City Clerk presented a memorandum from Lizzie Lena Blackwell, re- questing a refund for tax she had paid to this City in the amount of $10.89 for taxes which this City assessed against an automobile which she states she did not purchase until April 3, 1958. Also, a tax refund to Debra Joyce Anderson in the amount of $38..-50, which she states she paid to theCity on 1Keal Property, Lot 3, Block A, Compton Heights Addition, in error. She had sold this property May 10, 1958, and paid the tax without reading the legal description on the statement. The new owner had not planned on paying it until 1959 and was not financially able to reimburse Miss Anderson, therefore the City was requested to make this refund. A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the above amounts be refunded. Mayor Coffee then addressed Mr. George A. Wyatt, former City Fire Marshal, who had retired September 30, Department for 22 years and 9 months. 1958, after serving the City in the Fire Mayor Coffee presented to Mr. Wyatt a gold watch with proper engraving thereon stating to him that he had been a faifh'ful and loyal employee, that he would be missed and that all of the personnel of University Park and his many other friends wished for him health and happiness. Chief Forrest Keene then addressed the Mayor and Commissioners and presented to Marshal Wyatt a Cashier's check in the sum orS100., funds having been contributed by Policemen, Firemen and Office Personnel, as a token of friendship and good will. The City Clerk then pointed out to the City Commission the International 246 Chief's of Police Association will hold its annual Conference in Miami, Florida, October 26 to October 31, 1958, and that the last of such Conferences that our Chief had attended was in 1951. A motion was made by Commissioner Stuffle- berne, seconded by Commissioner George, that Chief Forrest Keene be authorized to attend this Conference and that the City stand all expenses, including travel. City Clerk Ralph Hamman then addressed the Mayor and Commissioners stating that many of the City's employees had requested him to express to the Mayor and Commissioners appreciation for the increase in salary they had included in the 1958-59 Budget for the employees, this being a $30.00 raise per month for Policemen and Firemen and a flat 5% increase for. other employees. There being no further business, the meeting recessed and everyone was invited to adjourn to the City Engineer's Office where the lady employees had arranged to serve coffee and cake. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 20TH DAY OF OCTOBER, A.D. 1958 AT · ' g~/'/c~/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 BOULEVARD, MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1958, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, October 20, 1958, at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee and Commissioners Walter E. George and Wylie Stufflebeme. Others present were City Attorney Dick P ~Wood, Police and Fire . Chief Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, Fire Marshal Fred Chambers and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. No one was present other than the people whose names are listed above. 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 City refund $6.49 to Dr. E. E. Whiteside, 2917 University Boulevard, being.the amount of Personal Property Tax he paid on September 23, 1958, for the year 1958, our Tax Receipt No. 1769, because Dr. Whiteside now requests that such refund be made and states, which statement we have confirmed, that he was not living in University Park on January 1, 1958. A motion was then made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that Certificate of Credit to Tax Roll No. 519 H. E. Burns Estate in the sum of $59.71 and No. 520, Mrs. Hal D. Appelgate in the amount of $10.27 be approved. A motion was then made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to forward a check to Mrs. Fred Lowrance, 3401 Southwestern, in the sum of $7.00 reimbursing her for plumber's expense which had been incurred, after 248 having called the Sewer Department and later it being determined that the stoppage was in the City's lin.e. City Clerk Ralph I-Iamrnan pointed out to the Commission that the annual Texas Municipal Conference will be held in Houston, Texas, at the Shamrock Hotel November 2 through the 4, and that our Mayor, Mr. Roy C. Coffee, has been asked to :participate in the program. A motion was then made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissione~ George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that Mayor Coffee, Commissioner George and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman, be authorized, to attend this Corfference at the expense of the City. A motion was then 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 REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIR- ING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING EAST AND WEST ON MARQUETTE STREET TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS TULANE BOULEVARD AND PRO- VIDING A PENALTY FOR THE 'VIOLATION THEREOF There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 3RD DAY OF NOVEMBER, A. D. 1958 ATTEST 249 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, .NOVEMBER 3, 1958, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, November 3, 1958, at 7:30 P.M. The following were present: Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme and City Attorney Dick P. Wood. Others present were City Engineer Jack I~. Kirven, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, and Fire Marshal Fred Chambers. Commissioner Stufflebeme called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. No one else was present other than the names mentioned above. Com- missioner ~tufflebeme observed that Mayor Coffee and Commissioner George were absent and stated that due to the lack of a quorum the meeting would recess to meet on call. The meeting recessed. After the meeting had recessed Mr. Sam Marshall of 3704 University Boulevard, appeared and complained to those present, relative to the proposed residence of Mr. John Seay at the corner of University Boulevard and Haynie Avenue being closer than 15' to University Boulevard. City Engineer Jack Kirven explained to Mr. Marshall that the lot in question faces Haynie Avenue, and according to our Zoning Ordinance it was proper for the residence to face on Haynie Avenue. Further that the proposed building met all Zoning rules and regulations fully. Mr. Marshal stated that it was his understanding that deed restrictions of the University Park Addition prohibited any building being closer than 15' to University Boulevard. Commissioner Stufflebeme and City Attorney Wood disucssed the matter with Mr. ~Vlar. shall at considerable length, explaining to him that it was not in the province 25O of the City to enforce deed restrictions. Mr. Kirven explained that the owner of the property had been advised of the existing deed restrictions and that that was the exterrtofhis, Mr. Kirven's, authority. : A.D. 1958 /. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 17TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOA/KD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY · BOULEVARD, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1958, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, November 17, 1958, at 7:30 P.M. The following were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Walter E. George, and Wylie Stufflebeme. Others present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Fire Marshal Fred Chambers, City Auditor James E. Brown, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, Purchasing Agent W. E. West and City Clerk Ralph E. Harnman. Prior to the time the Mayor, the two Commissioners and the City Clerk convened in the Auditorium, Mr. Frederick Murray, President, and Mr. Jack F. Smith, Manager of Dallas County Park Cities Water District No. 2, and a Fepresentative of Mr. Murray's by the name of Mr. Howard Drake, met with them in the Mayor's office for approximately 30 minutes, during which time Mr. Murray exhibited charts and figures in an effort to convince the Mayor and Com- missioners that the Water District should receive 19~ per thousand gallons for 251 water sold the City. These charts, figures, and exhibits, to gether with figures City Auditor James E. Brown had prepared, were all studied carefully. Mayor Coffee pointed out to Mr. Murray and associates that according to their own figures the Water District's receipts at 18~ per thousand gallons would provide the District with sufficient fhmds to meet all oper~ating expense and bonded indebted- ness through the year 1902. It was further pointed out that the above statement is correct even though the sales or receipts of the District remained at a level of 1957-58 sales, which years were considered either wet or normal years. It was further pointed out that should we have any dry years like were experienced in the early fifties that the District would have more funds available than were actually needed to meet its requirements. Mr. Murray stated that he felt the additional funds should be paid the District because of the decreased dollar value since the date the contract was entered into between the City of University Park and the Water District for furnishing water to the City, Mayor Coffee pointed out that the contract itself called for a maximum price of 15~ per M gallons of water and that for several years the City had been paying the District 18~ per thousand gallons which is 3~ more than the maximum authorized by the contract. It was pointed out to Mr. Murray that the City of Dallas sells treated water to the towns of Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Irving and Grand Prairie at 15~ per thousand gallons and to Richardson for 17~ per thousand gallons and to Seagoville for 18~ per thousand gallons. It was further pointed out to Mr. Murray that other cities in the area purchasing water from the North Texas Municipal Water District were not charged in excess of 18~ per M and that should the City of University Park pay the Water District 19~ per M gallons it would be paying more for treated water than any other municipality in the area was paying. At 7:30 p.m. Mr. Murray and his associates departed, and the Mayor and Commissioners proceeded to the Auditorium. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. Mr. L. A. Bickel, Vice President of the Lone Star Gas Co., appeared and expressed his interest in the City passing an Ordinance amending the present franchise to said Company which expires January 1, 1905. Original Ordinance carried a stipulated rental charge to theCity for use of the streets and alleys. The proposed amended Ordinance proposes to pay the City a 4% gross revenue receipts tax, said 4% gross revenue to be payable beginning with January 1, 1958. Mr. Warren A. Collins and Mr. Fred Garrett, Attorneys for the Lone Star Gas Co., had on October 6, 1958, presented to the City Commission a request that the City pass an Ordinance per- mitting that Company to increase its residential and commercial rates for the sale of natural gas in keeping with the rates the City of Dallas had recently authorized the Company to charge in that municipality. In the interim between September 15 and November 17, Mayor Coffee had had several conferences with different Officials of the Lone Star Gas Co. After the Commission had given due considera- tion to the proposals and the request just mentioned by the Lone Star Gas Co., 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 AMENDING, CHANGING AND ALTERING AN ORDINANCE PASSED AND APPROVED FEBRUARY 17, 1941, STYLED: "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO THE COUNTY GAS COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, THE RIGHT, PRI- VILEGE AND FRANCHISE TO HAVE, ACQUIRE, OWN CONSTRUCT, RE-CONSTRUCT MAINTAIN, USE AND OPERATE A GAS TRANSMISSION, TRANSPORTATION AND DISTRIBUTING SYSTEM FOR LIGHT, HEAT POWER AND OTHER PURPOSES IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, AND PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, UNDER WHICH SUCH RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES, AND FRANCHISES SHALL BE EXERCISED," SO AS TO ELIMINATE THEREFROM SECTION NINE AND SUB- STITUTE IN LIEU THEREOF A NEW SECTION NINE PROVIDING FOR THE PAY- MENT BY COMPANY TO CITY OF AN ANNUAL RENTAL FEE OR CHARGE OF FOUR PER CENT OF THE GROSS RECEIPTS DERIVED BY COMPANY FROM THE SALE OF GAS TO DOMESTIC AND COMMERCIAL CONSUMERS AND PROVIDING THAT NO OTHER SECTION, PROVISION OR CLAUSE OF SAID ORDINANCE SHALL BE AFFECTED BY THIS AMENDATORY ORDINANCE; AND NULLIFYING,-VOIDING, 253 ABROGATING AND SETTING ASIDE AN ORDINANCE PASSED AND APPROVED OCTOBER 18, 1948, STYLED: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING, CHANGING AND ALTERING AN ORDINANCE-, PASSED AND APPROVED FEBRUARY 17, 1941, STYLED; 'AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO THE COUNTY GAS COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE TO HAVE, ACQUIRe, OWN, CONSTRUCT, RE-CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN, USE AND OPERATE A GAS TRANSMISSION, TRANSPORTATION AND DISTRIBUTING SYSTEM FOR LIGHT, HEAT POWER AND OTHER PURPOSES IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, AND PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, UNDER WHICH SUCH RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES, AND FRANCHISES SHALL BE EXERCISED, ' SO AS TO ELIMINATE THEREFROM SECTION NINE AND SUBSTITUTE IN LIEU THEREOF A NEW SECTION NINE PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT BY COMPANY TO CITY OF AN ANNUAL RENTAL FEE OR CHARGE OF TWO PER CENT OF THE GROSS RECEIPTS DERIVED BY COMPANY FROM THE SALE OF GAS TO DOMESTIC AND COMMERCIAL CONSUMERS AND PROVIDING THAT NO OTHER SECTION, PRO- VISION OR CLAUSE OF SAID ORDINANCE SHALL BE AFFECTED BY THIS AMENDA- TORY ORDINANCE." A motion was then made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the following Ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND DETERMINING THE RATES TO BE CHARGED BY LONE STAR GAS COMPANY FOR GAS SERVED TO RESIDENTIAL {DOMESTIC) AND COMMERCIAL CONSUMERS; REPEALING, NULLIFYING AND ABBROGATING ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY A Mr. McCord appeared before the City Commission and discussed with them a movement he is sponsoring to organize for the Senior citizens of the Park Cities an organization which would provide interesting activities and recreation for people who are retired. Mr, McCOrd desired to state in a broch~/re that he is going to publish, that the movement was endorsed by the City Commission of University Park. Both Commissioner George and Commissioner Stufflebeme told Mr. McCord that they were personally in sympathy with the proposed movement but they did not think it would be proper for :the City Commission, asa governing body'of this City, to endorse this or any other non municipal supervised project. The City Clerk presented a petition bearing 14 signatures reqtlesting that a mast-arm street light be installed on the parkway in front of the residence of 3451 254 Asbury St. He explained to the Commission that it was his understanding that the property owners of 3447 Asbury St. and 3451 A'$bury St. had executed an easement prepared by the Legal Department of the Dallas Power and Light Co., authorizing the extending over the properties just mentioned overhead light wires from the alley to the location of the street lamp. Whereupon, a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and ~arried unan,imously, that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AUTHORIZING THE PLACING, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF A STREET LIGHT IN THE PARKWAY IN FRONT OF 3451 ASBURY ST (LOT 13, BLOCK B, UNIVERSITY ANNEX ADDITION) Mayor Coffee stated to'the Commission that he had been requested to issue a Proclamation declaring November 21, 1958, as "Mayflower Compact Day". A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stuffle- berne, put to vote and carried unanimously, that Mayor Coffee issue the following Proclamation: MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION DECLARING FRIDAY, NOVEMBER Z1, 1958, AS MAYFLOWER COMPACT DAY The City Clerk presented to the Commission statements from L. D. Crawford Construction Co. in connection with the paving of the alleys known as Districts Numbers 371, 375 and 376. The City Engineer stated that the work covered by these improvement districts had been done in a satisfactory manner, that he had checked the statements and had found them correct, whereupon 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 IMPROVEMENTS ON CERTAIN ALLEYS IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AND KNOWN AS DISTRICT NUMBERS 371, 375 AND 376 255 Th'e City Glerk then explained to the City Commission that the owners of property abutting the alleys described Improvement Districts 371, 375 and 376, had heretofore paid the City $4, 4(~2.30 as pro rata assessments and that addi- t~ional assessments totaling $1,601.00 were due from th'e remaining abutting pro- perty owners making a total of $6,063. 30 of assessments levied against property owners leaving the City's pro rata part to be paid out of the City Treasury $4, 026.43, making a total of $10. 089.73 due L. D. Crawford Construction Co. for the improve- ment of said districts. ~ A 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 L. D. CRAWFORD CONSTRUCTION CO. FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN CERTAIN ALLEYS BEING KNOWN AS DISTRICT NUMBERS 371, 375 AND 376, AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF CERTAIN CERTIFICATES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT Mr. Pennington, Manager of Moses Store and President of Snider Plaza Busi- ness Men's Association, Mr. Wilson, Owner of Children's Togs, and 'Mr. Tom Hardin, Vice President of Hillcrest State Bank, all being on Snider Plaza, appeared before the City Commission and requested permission to stage a parade in University Park advertising Snider Plaza Merchants, said parade to consist of approximately 50 horses with riders and then close a part of Snider Plaza to traffic and hold a street dance - all of this to take place on December 6, 1958. After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimou~ ly, that the City would interpose no objection to the proposed activities provided all were first approved by the Chief of Police ForreSt E. Keene and further that the activities would be supervised in a general way by the Police Department and that the dance would not continue past 10:00 P.M. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 1ST DAY OF DECEMBER, A. D. 1958 AT TE~S 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, DECEMBER 1, 1958, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, December 1,. 1958, at 7:30 P.M. The following were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Walter E. George and Wylie Stufflebeme. Others present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, ', Building Permit Clerk Lawrence Wilson, Fire Marshal Fred Chambers, Purchasing -- Agent W. E. West, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Mr. John Smith, Mr. J. M. Lynn, Jr. Mr. Raymond Rosoff, Dr. Bagwell, Paul Foster and Dave Bywaters~ most of whom reside in the 3800 block of Lovers Lane,. ~appeared before the City Commission to make inquiry relative to what plans if any this City has for the widening of Lovers Lane. Mayor Coffee explained to the gentlemen that no plans had been made or contemplated for the widening of Lovers Lane, except at the immediate intersection of Lovers Lane and Preston Road~ ,,...Mayor Coffee's statements were substantiated by Commissioner Stufflebeme and Commissioner George. The gentlemen made plain to the CommiSsioner that they would oppose very strenously the widening of Lovers Lane between Preston Road and our City's east limits. They then thanked the Commission for its consideration. Mrs. Coker and a. gentl, eman appeared before the Commission and requested 257 that consideration be given to draining the fountain on Snider Plaza and that it be used again as a collecting place for discarded toys to be given to the Salvation Army. The Commissioners assured Mrs. Coker thatthe City would be glad to cooperate with her and the other merchants of Snider Plaza. Mrs. Coker then requested permission to probably place an electric lighted Christmas tree at the fountain location. A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the City Commission would interpose no objection to the placing of a lighted Christmas' tree on Snider Plaza at the fountain location if prior to time such installation was made that an indemnity bond be filed with the City protecting the City from any damage or liability that might occur from the installation or the placing of the tree there, and further that such installation should be made under the direction and with the approval of City Engineer Jack B. Kirven. Mayor Coffee then presented Certificate of Merit in recognition of 5 years of service in Civil Defense and Disaster lqeliefto Mr. H. A. Widdecke, to Mr. Forrest E. Keene and to Mr. Jack B. L. McGill, State Coordinator, Kirven. These certificates were signed by Mr. William Division of Defense and Disaster Relief Executive Department State of Texas, and counter signed by Mr. Roy C. Coffee, Mayor of the City of University Park. The City Clerk then presented compromise offers from Mr. L. lq. Patterson and Mrs. Blanche Michaelson. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that credit to tax roll certificate number 521 be approved in the amount of $17.45 cancelling certain taxes levied against the above named people and that proposals offered by acc epted. The City Clerk presented a letter from Mr. Geo. P. Cullu, Sr. requesting 258 the City ~o.waive its charge of $2,250. made to Southern Methodist University for special police protection during the scholastic years 1957.58 and 1958-59. After due consideration, a motion was. made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebem.e, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the charge be waived, and that the City Clerk be instructed to make such notation in the current Budget. The City Clerk and the City Engineer presented to the CommiSsion statements from L. D. Crawford Construction Co. paved known as District Numbers 37 3, requesting full and complete payment for alleys 374, 378, 377 and 379, total payment to be $11,873.03. Of the total cost of these improvements the City has heretofore collected from the property owners $4, 264.35. Other property owners have requested assess- ments be levied against them a~d that Paving Certificates be issued in the amount of $2,511.60. This leaves the City's Pro R. ata part of these improvements to be $5,097.08. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissinn~ er George, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS ON CERTAIN ALLEYS IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AND KNOWN AS DISTRICTS NUMBERS 373, 374, 377, 378 and 379 A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Stuffle- berne, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION ORDERING PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS DUE L. D. GP~kWFORD CONSTRUCTION GO. FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN CERTAIN ALLEYS BEING KNOWN AS DISTRICT NUMBERS 37 3, 374, 377, 378 AND 379 AND AUTHORIZ- lNG PURCHASE OF CERTAIN CERTIFICATES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT Mr. Fred Chambers, Fire Marshal, made a report to the Commission, relative to fire inspections and health inspections made during the last two weeks. He, also, recommended that the City accept the proposal of Mr. Cecil Johnson, operator of 259 the Gulf Filling Station at the corner of Hillcrest Avenue and Haynie Avenue that he would finance the printing of 100 large calendars accentuating fire prevention. After due consideration, the Commission appeared to be unanimous in its opinion that there be nothing wrong for Mr. Johnson paying for the calendars and their distribution by the Fire Department. ~ Mayor Coffee explained to the Commission that he had been invited to parti- cipate in a tour around the world which will be designated as "Mayor of American Towns World Tour" during the months of September and October, 1959. The Mayor also stated that he was giving consideration to he and Mrs. Coffee making the trip. The Mayor also pointed out that the invitation permitted the City Com- mission to designate one or two other people as representatives of this City, whereupon, a motion was duly made and seconded, put to vote and carried unani- mously, that Mr. Tommy Carter and wife be extended the invitatiori to go, Mr. Carter being a member for the last 10 years or more of this City's Zoning Corn- mi s sion. Mr. Dick P. Wood, City Attorney, pointed out to the Mayor and Commissioners that quite a number of property owners in University Park were converting their attached garages into game rooms or bedrooms. That under the terms of the Zoning Ordinance these people could comply with the parking requirements of the ordinance by having a paved driveway in their front yard with a space 9' x 20' on ~which a vehicle could be parked, and that under such circumstances the property owner was not required to provide an off-street parking area in the rear yard. The Mayor and Commissioners felt that while it was permissible for citizens to build circular driveways in their front yards, this Commission did. not favor permitting a citizen to provide his required parking area in the front or side yard, and that the 260 matter should be submitted to the Zoning Commission for its recommendation as to an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance which would require that the parking area specified in the Zoning Ordinance be located at some place other than the front or side yard of such residences. The Mayor and Commissioners instructed the City Attorney to prepare a letter dealing with this condition and requesting the Zoning Commission to consider an appropriate amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and thereafter to make its report and recommendation to the Mayor and Commissioners. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 1ST DAY OF DECEMBER, A. D. 1958 ATTES ' . 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, DECEMBER 15, 1958, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in reg- ular session Monday, December 15, 1955, at 7:30 P.M. The following were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioners Walter E. George, and Wylie Stufflebeme. Others present were City Attoney, Dick P. Wood, City Engineer, Jack B. I~irven, Assistant Engineer, Sam Spradlin, City Auditor, James E. Brown, Purchasing Agent, W.E. West, Police and Fire Chief Keene, Fire Marshal, Fred L. Chambers, and City Clerk, Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. Mr. James T. Berry, owner of the residence at 3008 Stanford St., an attorney employed by Storey and Armstrong, 2700 Republic National Bank Bldg., appeared before the City Commission and stated that, in his opinion, the breaking of the pavement in Durham St. and in Stanford St. where the City is constructing a storm sewer 'shook the ground with such violence that it coused the paint, sheetrock and other materials in his home severe damage, and he felt that he should be re- imbursed to the extent of the damage. After discussing the problem with Mr. Berry, the City Commission requested the City Attorney to make a careful investigation of the purported damages and to brief the law relative to the City's liability. The Commission,also instructed that City Engineer, Jack B. Kirven, Superintendent L. H.' Sullivan, Chief carpenter Joseph Sims and City Clerk Ralph Hamman, to co-operate with the City Attorney in making the investigation of the alleged damage to the home of Mr. Berry. City Clerk Hamman explained to the Commission that a Mrs. Washmon and a Mr. John Hagger, respective owners of 3100 Stanford and 3t04 Stanford St. had likewise' explained to him that damage had been done to their homes due to the breaking of pavement in connection with the construction of storm sewer in Stanford St. Mr. Wood and the others named were instructed to investigate · the alleged damage done to these homes also. Mr. Andrew J. Thuss, Attorney for Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nick and Donald E. Bowles, all~ appeared before the Commission and filed an application request- ing that Lots 1 and 2 and the east 7 1/2 feet of Lot 3, Block 1, of Wright:!s Ad- dition, be re-zoned as a "D" District. These people stated that this land had remained vacant since the date of the town's incorporation and, in their opinion, that due to the increased traffic now using Preston Road that the most logical use for this land would be for a multiple apartment and they urged that c~nsi- deration, a motion was m.ade by Mr. George, seconded by Commissiqner Stufflebeme, put to vote and cat.tied unanimously, that subject application be referred to the Zoning Commission for its consideration and its recommendation to the City Corn- mi s sion. The City Clerk present Credit to Tax Roll No. 522, requesting permis- sion to transfer to the dormant ledger tax items listed therein totaling $3,957.04. Mayor Coffee inquired if the City Attorney had had an opportunity to examine this list and when a negative answer was given, the Mayor suggested that the list be referred to the City Attorney for a study and recommendation. Fire Marshal Fred Chambers filed with the City Commission a written report relative to his activities during the past 30 days, explaining that he and the City Engineer had checked all the dormitories, fraternity houses, sorority houses at Southern Methodist University and had brought ah)ut certain changes eliminating fire hazards discovered. Mr. Charles Wilson, owner of the Tot & Teen Shop on Snid.er Plaza, and Mr. Ralph Ross, owner o£ the Conoco Service Station, located at the cot.net of Rankin and Hillcrest appeared before the Commission to express the thanks of the Snider Plaza Merchant' s Association for the City' s co-oper~ation in connec- tion with the parade and the dance sponsored by this Association on December 6, 1958. There being no further business the meeting recessed. ~ PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 5TH DAY OF JANUARY A. D. ~ 1958 / Atte 't ' v , , 263 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, JANUARY 5, 1959, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, January 5, 1959, at 7:30 P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee and Commissioner Wylie Stuffleberrle, Others present were City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Police and Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Purchasing Agent W. E. West, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, Permit Clerk Lawrence Wilson, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. and recognized Mr. George H. Meffert of 3328 Greenbrier Drive. Mr. Meffert stated that he was accompanied by his young daughter who is a student in Highland Park Junior High School and was studying government at this time and desired to attend the City Commission Meeting for the purpose of obtaining first-hand information relative to her home town government. The CityClerk produced evidence that it was apparent that the majority of the home owners of Block A of University Highlands Addition desired that the alley through their block extending from Preston Road to TUlane Boulevard be paved with concrete. Also, that it was apparent that the home owners residing on Milton Ave- hue and Westminister Street wanted the alley extending through their block from Dublin St. east to Boedeker St. by Commissioner Stufflebeme, paved with concrete, whereupon a motion was made seconded, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: 264 ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF AN ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK 5, WESTMINISTER PLACE ADDITION, BLOCK H, COMPTON HEIGHTS ADDITION, AND BLOCK A, UNIVERSITY HIGHLANDS ADDITION APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM WAGE SCALE 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 ENGINEER TO PREPARE ESTIMATES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. A motion was then made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded, 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 IMPROVE- MENTS ON ALLEYS KNOWN AS DISTRICTS NUMBERS 380 AND 381 IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING TO THE OWNERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY AND TO ALL OTHERS INTEREST, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE.' The City Clerk presented a statement from the Burroughs Corporation dated December 31, 1958, in the arr~ount Of $5,416.10 for a Sensimatic Accounting Mach- ine. He explained that at the time the Commission had authorized the purchase of this article that it was estimated that the cost would not exceed $5,000., and only $5,000. had been put in the current Budget. City Clerk explained that the additional cost was due to increased rise in prices and that in his opinion it was absolutely necessary that the City purchase this machine to replace the National Cash Register BOokkeeping Machine that had been in use since 1939 and was corn- worn out. Further, that the National Cash Register people had refused to overhaul the old machine again. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded, and carried unanimously, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to make pay- ment to the Burroughs Corporation in the sum of $5,416.10 and the current' Budget be amended accordingly. Chief of Police Forrest Keene recommended that a "Stop" sign be placed at the Northwest corner of Roland Avenue and Mockingbird Lane to stop traffic trav- eLix~g south before proceeding to enter Mockingbird Lane. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, Ordinance be adopted: seconded, and .carried unanimously, that the following 265 ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVER- SITY PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MovING SOUTH ON ROLAND AVENUE TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTER- SECTION OF MOCKINGBIRD LANE AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. The City Clerk present a statement from the Texas Municipal League in the sum of $404.00 being the amount of dues assessed this City for 1959 membership in that organization. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded and carried unanimously, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to forward the City's check to the Texas Municipal League in payment of this assessment. Fire Marshal Fred Chambers reported that during the month of December, the Fire Department answered 35 calls and estimated that the total fire losses for the month of December would be approximately $15,000. He, also, reported to the Commission progress being made in obtaining fire excapes where needed for dormitories on the S.M.U. Campus. ! There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSES AND APPROVED THIS THE 19th DAY OF JANUARY A. D. , 1959. 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, JANUARY 19, 1959',,, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, January 19, 1959, at 7:30 p.m. The Following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Others Pre- sent were Police and 'Fire Chief Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer Jack B. I~irven, City Purchasing Agent William E. West, City Auditor James E. Brown, Fire Mar- shal Fred L. Chambers, Building Permit Clerk Lawrence L. Wilson, Superinten- dent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, and City _Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order and observed that there were two ladies and seven teen-age girls present. The ladies stated that the girls were all in the 7th grade attending Highland Park Junior High School and members of a Camp Fire The follOwing is the names and addresses of the Girl group named Ma-su-ka. leaders of the group: Mrs. Paul B. Frank, 3736 Mockingbird Lane Mrs. H. A. Evans, 2e)29 Daniels Avenue Mrs. G. H. Meffert, 3328 Greenbrier Drive Also, the names and addresses of the girls attending this meeting were: Peggy Frank, 3736 Mockingbird Lane Linda Evans, 2929 Daniels Avenue Barbara Brock, 4412 Beverly Drive Nancy Meffert, 3328 Greenbrier Drive Susan Martin, 2717 Lovers Lane Jean Wilson, 3336 Milton Avenue Kathy Hunter, 8606 Ashcroft Mayor Coffee and Commissioner Stufflebeme explained to the girls the operations of the municipal government of the City of University Park. The girls were then 267 asked to ask questions relative to any phase of theCity's organization. Many questions were asked and it appeared that the girls and their leaders were well pleased with their visit. Mayor Coffee announced that he desired to appoint Commissioner Stufflebeme as Mayor Pro Tern, whereupon the following ordinance was adopted: ORDINANCE APPOINTING WYLIE STUFFLEBEME AS MAYOR PRO TEM TO SERVE DURING THE AB- SENCE OF THE MAYOR A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by MayorCoffee, and carried unanimously to appoint a committee composed of Mr. Carl Mays, Dr. Herbert Howard, and Mr. H. B. Howard to prepare a proper resolution in memorial of the late Commissioner Walter E. George, who passed away on January 7, 1959. The City Clerk explained to the City Commission the action taken by the Zoning Commission at its meeting on January 6, 1959, After due consideration it was cecided to not take any action at this time upon the recommendations made by the Zoning Commission and the problems be taken under consideration . Chief Keene explained to the Commission that the Fire Department would appreciate the City's purchasing one dozen pair of white coveralls with the name of the City monogrammed on the back. Said coveralls are to be used in competition engagements With other fire fighting units in Dallas County, A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Mayor Coffee and carried unanimously that the purchase be made and paid for by the City. Fire Marshal Fred L. Chambers presented to the Commission a written report of his activities and inspections since the date of the previous Commission Meeting. There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE ZND DAY OR FEBRUARY, A. D. , 1959. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK HELD IN THE CIT~ HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1959 AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session Monday, February 2, 1959, at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Others present were City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman, Chief of Police Forrest Keene, City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Judge Gene Lary, City Auditor James E. Brwon, Purchasing Agent William E. West, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, Assistant City Engineer Sam Spradlin, Deputy Tax Assessor James D. Woodard, Manager of Water Department Roland T. Puryear, Fire Mar- shal Fred L. Chambers, Cashier Margaret C. Taylor, and Bookkeeper of Water Department Leslye E. Weaver. Mayor Coffee called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. He announced that the Commission had on January 19, 1959 appointed a Memorial Committee consisting of Mr. Herbert Howard. proper document in memorial of former Commissioner Walter E. Carl Mays, Chairman, and Members H. B. Howard and Dr. This Committee had been requested to prepare and present a George who 269 died on January 7, 1959. now receive the Committee and its reprot. for the purpose of making its report. Chairman Carl Mays presented the following: Mayor Coffee further stated that the Commisaion would Whereupon the Committee appeared IN MEMORY OF WALTER E. GEORGE 1894-1959 Memorial Walter E. George As it must to all men under the inexorable law of nature provided by a Divine scheme for mortals, death came to Walter Eugene George on Jan- uary seventh, in this year of Grace, nineteen hundred fifty-nine, when the compassionate Father relieved this distinguished son of:~a .pioneer Texas family of all earthly burdens and called him to his final reward at the age of sixty-four years, eleven months and nine days. He was a successful lawyer, public official and leader in liis church. His death came as a great loss to his community, associates and friends. The officials of the City of University Park have assembled on this oc- casion to offer tribute to his memory, and to record their respect for the man and for his services to his City. Walter E. George was born in the beautiful little community of Green Valley in D~nton County, Texas,on January 28, 1894, where he attended school and grew to manhood. He attended North Texas State Teachers College at Denton, the Univ. ersity of Colorado at ]Boulder, and the Univer- sity of Texas School of Law, and received an LLB degree in 1921. He served his country overseas during World War I in the Unit'ed~ States Army. He attended Officers' Training Camp at Leon Springs and after the Armistice he was honorably discharged with the rank of First Lieu- tenant. He practiced law for thirty~eight years. From 1921 until 1944 he was in Wichita Falls, during which time he was City Attorney several years. After moving to Dallas County, he was attorney for Stewart Title Com- pany form 1945 until 1954, after which hime he was in private practice of civil law with much of his attention being devoted to real estate law. He was a member of the Dallas, Texas and American Bar Association. Walter E. George was a Member of the Park Cities .Baptist Church, and was devout, sincere and faithful to his church and his religion. He was a deacon in his church. He left surviving him his wife, Mamie George and a son, W. E. George, Jr. , the father of his granddaughter, Susan Elizabeth George. He is also sur- vived by a brother Houston George and four sisters, Mrs. I. W. Thoma- son, Mrs. Doyle White, Mrs. Charles Griffith, and Mrs. Nellie Gerlack. Also surviving are several half-brothers and sisters. Now, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the undersigned officials and representatives of the City of UniversityPark now solemnly assembled, that this community has lost one of its most valued and devoted public officials whose life as a civic leader will always remain in bur memories and be an outstanding example of service and devotion to his City and to his fellowman. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the official minutes of the City Commission of the City of University Park there to remain forever and that copy be given to the family. s/Wylie Stufflebeme, C ommi s sione r s/Roy C. Coffee, Mayor s/ Ralph E. Hamman, City Clerk s/Forrest E. Keene, Chief of Police and Fire Depts. s/ James E. Brown, City Auditor s]Dick P. Wood, City Attorney s/ Gene Lary, s/ Jack B. Kirven, City Judge City Engineer s/ L.H. Sullivan, Superintendent s/ W.E. West, Purchasing Agent WALTER EUGENE GEORGE MEMORIAL COMMITTEE s/Carl Mays, Chairman s/H. B. Howard, Member s/Herbert Howard, Member & Chaplain PRAYER BY REVEREND HERBERT HOWARD, CHAPLAIN Our Heavenly Fether: We come to Thee in humility and meekness, in the death of our colleague and brother, Walter Eugene George,~ reminded again of our mortality and dependence upon Thee. With him we can say, "Whom have I in heaven but Thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside Thee." We are thankful for his honesty and devotion to duty. We pray that those who have served this community with him may continue and prosper in Thy blessing. Make us faithful, O God, to every worthy cause to which this man devoted his life, to our nation,this City, our schools, our churches and our homes. Help us to prove our love for his widow and his children, his son, daughter- in law and granddaughter. Let the knowledge of Thy grace and providence sustain them in peace and courage. And in the holy knowledge of Thy divine will let us all live for Thee now and forever. Amen. I hereby certify that the within and foregoing memorial resolution was unanimously adopted by the parties signatory thereto at a meeting duly convened on February 2, A.D., 1959. ATTEST: s/Ralph E. Hamman, Clerk SEAL City of University Park, Texas At the conclusion of the Chaplain's prayer Mayor Coffee declared the meet- ing recessed. There were approximately seventy prople present including Mr. Mamie George, the widow of Walter E. George,, many of their close fri~ends and other City employees whose narne~ are not listed above. After the departure from the Auditorium of the people who had come espe- cilaly to participate in the Memorial Service, Mayor Coffee again called the Commission to order. A public hearing was held in connection, with the levying of assessments for a part of the costs of improving the alleys known as Districts 380 and 381, being the alley between Milton Street and Westminister Avenue, the 2900 Block, extending east from dublin street to B0edecker Street; and the alley between Lovers Lane and Amherst Street, the 4000 Block, extending east from Preston Road to Tulane Boulevard. No one appeared to protest the proposed A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme., seconded by put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance assessments. Mayor Coffee, be adopted: ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK 5, WESTMINISTER PLACE ADDITION, BLOCK H, COMPTON HEIGHTS ADDITION, AND BLOCK A, UNIVERSITY HIGHLANDS 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 CERTI- FICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The City Clerk and the City Attorney recommended the approval of Certi- ficate of Credit to tax roll No. 522, in the amount of $3, 936.71, and authorization of ~ra.r~'~ of' delinquent taxes described therein from the active ledger to the in- -- active roll. Taxes described herein are all fro Personal Property and represents assessments made from 1938 through 1958, which are apparently un-collectable. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Mayor Coffee, pu-t to votd, .and carried unanimously that the tax rolls be credited in the amount of $3, 936.71 as listed on Certificate of C'redit to TaxRolls No. 522. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme and seconded by Mayor Coffee, put to vote, and carried unanimously that further consideration b'e given to thetetter received from Mr. Will Caruth, Jr., requesting that Block 3, of' East University Place Addition be re-plated and that the zoning classification be changed; and the ammendment of the Zoning Ordinance as recommended by the Zoning Commission on January 6, 1959 and the request of Donald Bowles, et al; and that no action be taken on any of these proposals at this time. The City Clerk presented the request of W. F. Howard, Director of the Baptist General Convention of Texas that the City exempt from ad valorem taxes the East 1/2 of the:South 1/2 of ~Lot 3, Block F, of S. M.U. Hieghts Addition. This property is also known as 3220 Daniel Avenue, and is used as the Baptist Student Center for religious purposes serving students attending Southern Methodist University. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Mayor Coffee, pu~ to vote and 'carried unanimously that the same courtesy be extended to' the BaptiSt General Convention relative to taxation that has here'tofore been extended to other religious organizations,namely the Catholic Church and the Episcopal Church. A motion was made by Commi'ssioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Mayor Coffee, put to vote and Car'ried unanimously that the City agree to pay all expenses for 2"/4 Judge Gene Lary to attend the 1959 Conference on Traffic Courts which will be held at the University of Texas School of Law in Austin on February 12-14, 1959. There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 16TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, A.D., 1959. 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, FEBRUARY 16, 1959, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commsmioners of the City of University Park met in regular session on Monday, February 16, 1959, at 7:30 p.m. The following were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme, City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Fire and Police Chief Forrest E. Keene, Superintendent of Public Works L.H. Sullivan, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Fire Marshal Fred L. Chambers, Police Detective Homer M. Barns, Police Captain Joseph B. Churchman, City Auditor James E. Brown, Deputy Tax Assessor and Collector James E. Woodard, Assistant City Engineer Sam H. Spradlin, Water Department Manager ]toland T. Puryear, Building Department Clerk Lawrence L. Wilson, Fire Lieutenant Mitchell. Cope, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. He an- nounced that he and Commissioner Stufflebeme had agreed upon the appointing 275 of Mr. E. Wilson Germany to fill the vacancy created by the death of Mr. Walter E. George on January 7, 1959. The City Clerk was .requested to read the fol- lowing ordinance: ORDINANCE APPOINTING E. WILSON GERMANY COMMISSIONER OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, TO FILL THE VACANCY CREA- TED BY THE DEATH OF WALTER E. GEORGE A.motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Mayor Coffee, put to vote and carried unanimously that the above ordinance be adopted. The Mayor then requested City Attorney Dick P. Wood to administer the Oath of Office to Mr. Germany. After this had been accomplished, Mayor Coffee observed that there were a number of visitors in the audience and inquired if they had something to discuss with the Commission, and if so, if they were all interested in the smae thing. Upon receiving an affirmative answer, these people were invited to come forward and be seated at the large table in the Council Chamber. The following is the names and addresses of these people: Mr. A.A. Wherman, 4428 Bryn Mawr Mr. G.C. Wilson, 4412 Bryn Mawr Mr. G.W. Curtis, 4424 Bryn Mawr Mrs. George Daniel, 4432 Bryn Mawr~ Mr. Fuller C. Bray, 4325 Stanford Mr. A. A. Wehrman appeared to be the spokesman for the group and explained that their mission was to request the City Commission to take steps toward the permanent improvement of Lomo Alto Drive, from Lovers Lane north to Green- brier Drive. The Mayor and Commissioners explained to those present that the City was ready and anxious to pay a reasonable part of the cost out of the treas- ury for this improvement; that the elevation of the street needs to be lowered, permanent type pavement installed so that water would drain into this street from the street intersecting it on the east. It was explained to these people that. ac- cording to the Texas paving law that assessments for the cost of this improve- ment can be levied only against the property and the owners thereof, touching or abutting the street, Of those present the only person owning property adjacent to the street and that would be liable for an assessment was Mrs. George Daniel. Mrs. Daniel stated to the Commission that she would be glad to pay her pro rata part of this much needed improvement. The City Engineer was requested to immediately begin work on plans and specifications, and to prepare estimates in connection with this improvement. The City Clerk was asked to try to contact all the property owners £or the purpose of determining their willingness to co- operate with the City on a friendly basis, thus either executing a Mechanics Lien or paying cash for their pro rata part. The citizens listed above thanked the Mayor and the Commissioners for their consideration. The City Clerk explained that on January 29, 1959, Mr. John Marston, Jr. paid to this City $10.89 Personal Property tax, assessed against Eilers Auto Rental, Inc., for the year 1958. He has since returned to the City our O£ficial Tax Receipt No. 13454, which was issued in acknowledgement of the above payment. He now requests that we reimburse him, saying that siad tax was paid through error. Our tax employees have verified the fact that the automobile covered by this assessment was in the possession of a former tenant at 2717 Amherst, who has moved to Austin, Texas; however, we have not been able to locate his correct address. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commis- sioner Germany, put to vote and carried unanimously that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to make a cash ~efund to Mr. Marston in the sum of $10.89. 277 A motion was then made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, 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 WEST ON WINDSOR LANE TO A FULL STOP, BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTER- SECTION OF SHANNON LANE AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF ATTEST,:J ,~.~t There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 2ND DAY OF MARCH, Ao D., 1959. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK HELD IN THE CITY FIALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVER~I TY BOULEVARD, ON MONDAY, MARCH 2, 1959, AT 7:30 P.M. * ;l-' * The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in reg- ular session on Monday, March 2, 1959, at 7:30 p.m. The following were pre- snet: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme, Commissioner E. Wilson Germany, City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kir- yen, Police Chief, Forrest E. Keene, Superintendent of Public Works L. FI. Sullivan, Assistant City Engineer Sam H. Spradlin, Fire Marshal Fred L. Chamber: Purchasing Agent William E. West, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 pm. He recog- nized Mr. L. P. Livingston, 4332 Hyer Street. Mr. Livingston again complained to the City Com:nission about the activities taking place at the filling station on the rear of Lot 10, Block 19, Highland Park High School Addition. Mr. Living- ston stated that the owners of the business operated at that location are conducting an auto repair business in connection with the operation of the filling station. He again complained of the use by these people of a metal covered shed extending clo- ser than 20 feet to the center line of the alley. City Attorney Dick P. Wood ex- plained to the Commission that the metal shed complained of had been put on wheels and was mobile and in his opinion could not be construed as a part of the building. It was also explained to Mr. Livingston that most all filling stations keep a me- chanic on duty to do first echelon service. Mr. Livingston was assured that the City would co-operate with all of its citizenry to the best of our ability. The City Clerk presented to the Commission the Minutes of the meeting of the Zoning Commission, which was held on January 6, 1959. The Zoning Corn- mission recommended the amendment of Sub-paragraph "A", Regulations, which now reads: Section 7, Parking to be amended "Where a lot is occupied or used as a Single-Family Dwel- ling, Two-Family Dwelling or Apartment House, space sufficimnt to accomodate one motor vehicle for each family therein." to read as follows: "Where a lot is occupied or used as a Single-Family Dwel- ling, Two-Family Dwelling or Apartment House, space suf- ficimnt to accomodate one motor Vehicle for each family therein, but it is specifically provided that unless such space is in the main building, such space must be located in the rear yard of said lot." 279 After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, se- conded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously, that the City Clerk be instructed to advertise the proposed change in the Official Pub- lication, setting out that the City Commission will hold a Public Hearing at its regular meeting on April 6, 1959. The Minutes of the Zoning Commission meeting of January 6, 1959, re- commended to the City Commission the refusal of the application of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nick and Mr, Donald E. Bowles, dated December 15, 1958, requesting that Lots 1, 2, and the East 7.5 feet of Lot 3, Block 1 of Wrights Addition be re-classified and changed to a Multiple Apartment District. City Attorney Dick P. Wood explained to the Commission that Mr. Andrew Thuss, Attorney, for the applicants of the change in zoning, was in the hospital having recently undergone serious surgery. Whereupon it was decided that no further action would be taken at this time relative to this application. The City Clerk presented statements from the L. D. Crawford Construc- tion Company for the improvement of the alleys known as Districts No. 380 and 381. These statements had been approved by the City Engineer. A.motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS ON CERTAIN ALLEYS IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AND KNOWN AS DISTRICTS NUMBER 380 AND 381 A Motion was then made by Commissioner Stufi~lebeme, seconded by Com- missioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the following re- solution be adopted: RESOLUTION ORDERING PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS DUE L. D. CRAWFORD CONSTRUCTION CO. FOR IMPROVE- MENTS IN CERTAIN ALLEYS BEING KNOWN AS DISTRICTS NO. 380 AND 381, AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF CER- TAIN CERTIFICATES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT A motion was then made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Com- missioner Germany, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following resolu- tion be adopted: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AUTHORIZING THE PLACING, MAINTENANCE~ AND OPERATION OF A STREET LIGHT AT THE COlqN ER OF GRASS- MERE LANE AND THE ALLEY WEST OF PRESTON ROAD. The City Clerk presented a petitionto the Mayor and Commissioners bearing approximately 35 signatures requesting the City to remove from the vacant lot at the corner of Daniel Avenue and Boedeker Street the debris, rocks, and broken concrete which had been s'Iored there by the City in connection with the construction of the Stanford Street Storm Sewer. TheCity Clerk explained to the Commission that the Public Works Department had planned to remove this debris in the near future, beginning about March 9, 1959. The City Attorney reported to the Commission that it v~as his opinion that the City had no legal liability in connection wit'h Mrs. Roy Potter's request that lhe City help pay her doctor and hospital bill incurred because of an accident she had in the FireDep~rtment, when she came to vote in the General Election on November 4, 1958. The City ~kttorney was requested to so inform Mrs. Potter. The City Clerk presented a communication from the Texas Municipal League, requesting that one of the following be answered: 281 1. For a Public Utilities Commission of Texas. Z. Against a Public Utilities Commission of Texas. 3. No opinion on a Public Utilities Commission of Texas. After due consideration, the City Clerk was instructed to advise the Texas Muni- cipal League that this City has "No Opinion on a Public Utilities Commission of Texas." The Sheriff Bill Decker Appreciation Dinner, to be held on March 3, 1959, was discussed and a motion was made and carried unanimously that the City should send Chief Keene and no more that 4 of his assistants to represent this City. A motion was then made and carried unanimously that the City Clerk be instructed to advertise for new cars to replace cars now in operation for the City, which show considerable wear. A motion was then made and carried unanimously that Fire Marshall Fred L. Chambers be authorized to attend, at the City's expense, the Fire Marshal's Arson School in Austin, Texas, Fire Marshall Fred L. on March 10-137 1959. Chambers reported to the City. Commission ira- provements that have been made relative to fire hazards throughout the City; and that he had recently assisted the teachers of t'he Highland Park Presbyterian Church Parochial School, where 190 children are enrolled. There being no further business, the meeting ad.journed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 16th DAY OF MARCH, A. D. , 1959. 282 ~MIN.UTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF coMMIsSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, ON MONDAy, MARCH 16, 1959, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regu- lar session on Monday, March 16, 19~59, at 7:30 p.m. The following were pre- sent: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme, Commissioner E. Wilson Germany, City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Police and Fire Chief For- rest E. Keene, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Assistant City Engineer Sam H. Spradlin, Fire Marshal Fred L. Chambers, 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. The follow- ing is the names and the addresses of a group of people which appeared before the Commission and requested that when the Ordinance is adopted governing the activities of the Swimming Pool for the 1959 Season that such an Ordinance pro- hibit the use of the pool by anyone living outside the corporate limits of the City of University Park and the boundaries of the Highland Park Independent School District: Mrs. C. G. Weakley, Jr., 3620 Rosedale Mr. C. G. Weakley, Jr., 3620 Rosedale Mrs. R. S. Bair, 3540 Milton Mrs. Albert L. Dickinson, 3813 Amherst Mr. Albert L. Dickinson, 3813 Amherst Mrs. Rot~ert T. Halpin, 3908 Amherst Mrs. Arja H. Evans, 3801 Amherst Mayor Coffee, Commissioner Stufflebeme, and Commissioner Germany listened carefully to everything all of the above people had to say relative to the crowded 283 condition of the University Park Swimming Pool. It was explained to those present that many citizens of this City, from iime to time, use the park facilities and swimming pools of the City of Dallas without any restriction relative to their place of residence; and it was felt it is proper under the circumstances for this City to reciprocate and co-operate with the Officials of the City of Dallas in our over- all community problems. City Clerk Rtlph E. Hamman explained to everyone present that this City has .been selling approximately 3,000 season tickets each year for the past five years and that the total number of season tickets sold dur- ing 1958 to people residing outside of our corporate limits was 178. He also explained that the attendance at the pool had been decreasing steadily since 1954. He later furnished the Mayor and Commissioners with the correct statistics which are incorporated in these minutes and are as follows: YEAR NO. ATTENDING LARGE POOL 1954 149,429 1955 105,020 1956 110,054 1957 120,798 1958 103, 301 Those present also criticized the City management severely for not here- tofore putting underground the storm sewer north of the pool, between the pool and Lovers Lane. They also complained that last year the restrooms were not properly kept. It was explained that the entire area was thoroughly cleaned each night a~ter the pool was closed and that during the day when the pool was open, the guards frequently attempted to clean the pool and its restrooms of debris and undesir eable trash. 284 In commenting on the number of people using the pool, the City Clerk explained that the pool was designed from a sanitary standpoint to carry a load of Z, 000 swimmers per day and that during the 1958 Season the maximum load was reached only once and that the daily average was considerably less than 1,000 per day. It was also pointed out that during the 1958 Season the water was kept clear at all times and that a small coin Could have been seen on the bottom of the pool in the deep area at any time during the Season. Thcs e present were assured that it was the desire of the Members of the Governing Body of the City to co- operate to its fullest extent with the Citizens of this community and provide ser- vices in keeping with the desire of the majority. Mr. Will Benners then appeared before the Commission and requested theCity to have a light pole relocated at the corner of Brentwood Street and the alley west of Hillcrest Avenue. He also.again requested of the City Commission that it take steps to open Brentwood Street from the alley west of Hillcrest Ave- nue to Key Street. Mr. Benners also requested that the Fire Marshal and the l~olice use their influence with the merchants on Hillcrest Avenue and keep the sidewalks in the front and rear of the stores cleaner in the future than they have been kept in the past. Mr. Benners was assured tb~at the City would endeavor to have the light pole relocated and that the Fire Marshal and the Chief of l~olice would put forth every effort to keep the City cleaner. The City Clerk then presented a petition signed by 1Z home owners in the 4100 block of San Carlos Drive; said petition requested that the Z-hour parking restriction which was placed on this block in 1954 be removed. Mr. Sam Beard 285 of 4130 San Carlos Drive addressed the Commission and stated that it was the feeling of the majority of the citizens that conditions had changed and that the re- striction was no longer needed. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote and carried unanimously that the 2-hour parking restriction in the 4100 block of San Carl b e removed. The City Clerk made a report to the City Commission relative to progress being made toward the improvement of Loma Alto Drive from Lovers Lane to Greenbrier Drive. The Commission authorized the City Clerk and the City En- gineer to negotiate with the abutting home owners on the basis of each contribut- ing either $500. in cash or the execution of a Mechanics Lien nOte'. and contract in the sum of $500. as the property owner's prorata share of the proposed improve- me nt. The Commission then discussed at considerable length the desireability of continuing the storm sewer through Curtis Park, just north of the swimming pool, and it appeared to be the unanimous opinion of the Commission that it is proper to undertake this work immediately. Whereupon a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote and carried unanimously that the current budget be amended and that $2.5,000. of the City's unappropriated funds be allocated to strom sewer improvements. Therefore the following resolution was unanimously adopted: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE ;BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING THE (D NSTRUCTION OF A STORM SEWER THROUGH CURTIS PARK A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 550 FEET AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $25,000. 286 Mayor Coffee discussed with the Con'mission the purchase of a 90 acre tract of ground in Dallas County, located approximately 2.5 miles northeast of Garland; to be used for garbage disposal. After considerable discussion, it appeared to be :t'he unanimous opinion that Mayor Coffee should proceed to try to purchase the land for a total consideration of $20,000. chas. There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 6TH DAY OF APRIL, A.D., 1959. 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, ON MONDAY, APRIL 6, 1959, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regu- lar session on Monday, April 6, 1959, at 7:30 p.m. The following were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme, Commissioner E. Wilson Germany, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Assistant City Engineer Sam H. Sprad- lin, Purchasing Agent William E. West, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman, Fire Marshal Fred L. Chambers, and Police Detective Homer M. Barns. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptl¢ at 7:30 p.m., and the following people appeared before the Commission: Mr. Sam J. Beard, Jr., 4130 San Carlos Drive Mr. L. F. Hamilton, 4126 San Carlos Drive Mr. Joe W. Lisman, 4114 San Carlos Drive Mr. R. D. Crawford, 4111-09 San Carlos Drive Mr. g. F. Richardson, 4113 San Carlos Drive Mr. Lisman, Mr. Crawford, and Mr. Richardson stated that they felt that it was a mistake to remove the two-hour parking restrictions in the 4100 block of San Carlos Drive; this action having been taken at the Commission Meeting which was held on March 16, 1959. Mr. Beard and Mr. Hamilton stated that they felt that the removal of the restrictions was proper and pointed out that the major- ity of the prople owning homes in the block had signed the petition requesting the removal of the two-hour restriction. The Mayor and Commissioners assured the gentlemen that it was the desire of the City Commission to carry out the will of .the majority of the people in each area. Pursuant to Legal Notice, which had appeared in the Official Publication on March 17, 1959 and March 26, 1959, a Public Hearing was held for the pur- pose of considering the amendment of Section 7, Paragraph "A" of the Zoning Ordinance as recommended by the Zoning Commission. No one appeared to pro- test the proposed amendment. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING SECTION VII, PARAGRAPH "A," PARKING REGULATIONS BY AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ADOPTED THE 20TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1952, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND NOW EFFECTIVE IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK A motion was then made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Corn- missioner Stufflebeme, Ordinance be adopted: put to vote, and carried unanimously that the following 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 GOVERN- ING THE USE OF THE POOLS, PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES HERETOFORE ADOPTED AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Pursuant to Legal Advertisement, sealed proposals to sell the City thir- teen automobiles were presented to the Commission by the City Clerk, opened and read aloud. After a quick tabulation by the Commission, a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously that a committee be appointed consisting of the Mayor, the City Engineer, and the City Clerk for the purpose of making a complete tabu- lation amd careful study of the bids submitted; and that the committee be author- ized to proceed to purchase the cars from the dealer or dealers submitting the best bid in the judgement of the committee. The following is the names of the firms submitting bids: Ed Maher, Inc. Horn-Williams Motor Company Glass Motors, Inc. Ben Griffin Auto Company Johnson Brothers Chevrolet Company Friendley Chevrolet Company Mohr Chevrolet Company Van Winkle Pontiac Love Motors Hamilton Motor Company Ken Grantham Motors 2 59 The City Clerk then explained to the Commission that the City was in need of a small track-type, front-end loader; and that all of the dealers of-such equip- ment in this locality had been contacted; and the Martin Equipment Company had offered the City a new Oliver Model OC-46 front-end loader with a 5-yard bucket, including teeth, for $5, 100., and that they would allow the City credit of $1, 100. for an old Minneapolis Moline tractor equipped with a Lull motor, making the net difference $4,000., which was approximately $3,000. less than the small crawler- type tractor offered. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commis- sioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to proceed and trade for the Oliver machine. The City Engineer then presented to the City Commission plans and speci- fications for the installation of traffic signal lights at the intersection of Preston Raod and Villanova Drive. After due consideration, a motion was made by Com- missioner Germany, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the City Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids of the equipment needed, including cost of installation. Proposals to be received on April Z0, 1959. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the City Clerk be instructed to write Mr. William Carsten, Traffic Engineer of the City of Dallas, and thank him for the assistance he and his staff have rendered in the preparation of the plans and specifications of the traffic signal equipment to be installed at Pres- ton Road and Villanova Drive. The City Clerk pointed out that the 5th Governmental Accounting and Finance Institute in co-operation with the Texas Municipal League will hold a conference on April 20-21, 1959. A motion was made by Commissioner Stuffle- berne, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the City send Mr. James E. Brown, City Auditor, to said conference. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE ZOTH DAY OF APRIL, A. D. , 1959. RETARY 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, ON MONDAY, APRIL Z0, 1959,' AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regu- lar session on Monday, .April 20, 1959, at 7:30 p.m. The fOllOwing were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme, Commissioner E. Wilson Germany, City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Assistant City Engineer Sam H. Spradlin, Fire Mar- shal Fred L. Chambers, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, Pur- chasing Agent William E. West, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m., and Mrs. Preston Waldrop of 4337 Grassmere Lane, appeared and presented a petition bear- ing the signature of fourteen of the seventeen ovcners of property abutting the east side of Armstrong Boulevard from Hyer Street to University Boulevard. petition requested that the east side of Armstrong Boulevard be desig~ated as a 291 Fire Lane and that parking be prohibited. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the followir~g Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK CREATING A FIRE LANE ON THE EAST SIDE OF ARMSTRONG BOULEVARD FROM HYER STREET TO UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD PROHIBITING THE PARKING OF ANY VEHICLE ALONG SAID FIRE LANE AT ANY TIME AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Mrs. Denise {James E. ) Brown appeared before the Commission and requested permission for the Oallas Civic Ballet Society to use the Auditorium in the City Hall on the evening of April 27, 1959, for the purpose of exhibiting moving pictures to the members of the Society of the ballet performance in the Dallas Memorial Auditorium Theatre on March 28, 1959. She estimated that there would probably be from 50 to 75 present. Mrs. Brown further explained that Police Detective Homer M. Barns would operate the movie projector, and that her husband, Mr. James E. Brown, would be in attendance, as well, After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put ot vote, and carried unanimously that the City authorize Mrs. Brown and her group to use the Auditorium for the purpose re- quested without charge. Pursuant to Legal Notice which had appeared in the Official Publication on April 9, 1959, proposals to sell the City traffic signals, electrical equipment, and costs of installation for a traffic signal system to be installed at the intersec- tion of Preston Road and Villanova Drive, were received from the following firms: were opened and read aloud. Proposals 1. Eagle Signal Corporation--S5,720.40 Z. Electrical Supply Corporation--$2, 840. 97 3. Gable Electric Service, Inc. --$5,084.68 4. I~ar-trol Signal Co., Inc.--S6, Z84.10 5. Libecap Electric Company--$5, 362.00 6. The Marbelite Co., Inc. --$1,536.80 7. Nelson Electric Supply Corporation--S4, 637.82 8. Rawlinson Electric Supply Corporation--$2,85Z. 63 9. Sharrock Bros. , Inc. --$12. 763.68 10. Southern Signals, Inc.--$1,529.08 11. Watson Electric Supply Company--$4, 0Z7.29 It was apparent that before a proper conclusion could be reached relative to the best bid, that it would be necessary for each of the bids .submitted to be analyzed. A motion was then made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the bids be referred to the City Engineer for tabulation and analyzation; and that committee composed of the Mayor, the City Clerk, and the City Engineer be authorized to proceed and purchase equipment needed, and to enter into contract or contracts with firms or corpor- ations offering the best bid, in the opinion of the committee. Further, that the current Budget be amended and that sufficient funds be transferred from the cash reserve account and allocated for the purpose of suPPlementing funds heretofore budgeted for the purpose of purchasing traffic signal equipment. A motion was then made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Commis- sioner Stufflebeme, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ONE-WAY ALLEY FOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC WEST OF HILLCREST EXTENDING FROM HAYNIE AVE- NUE NORTH TO DANIEL AVENUE IN A NORTHERLY DIRECTION ONLY; PROVIDING FOR THE ERECTION OF SIGNS AT THE INTER- SECTION; PROVIDING FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF ITS PROVI- SIONS; PRESCRIBING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; CONTAINING SAVING CLAUSE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY 293 A motion was then made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Commis- sioner Stufflebeme, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the following Or- dinance be adopted:. ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIR- ING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING WEST ON COLGATE.AVENUE TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSECTION OF WESTCHESTER DRIVE AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF The City Clerk presented evidence from Mr. James O. Franklin of 4129 Purdue Street, that the County Tax Assessor and Collector had made an error when issuing a highway license plate relative to the model of his Buick Automo- bile. The title certificate and original license receipt sho~vthis car to be a 1950 Model Buick and not a 1957 Model, as shown by the receipt. This City had as- sessed Mr. Franklin for a 1957 Model Buick, in keeping vi th the information shown by the Highway Department. He had also paid this &ssessment to this City before he discovered the error. It is apparent that the assessment and payment were made through error. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to make a refund of $12.32. to Mr. Franklin. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING RECESSED. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 4TH DAY OF 1VkAY, A.D., 1959. 294 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, ON MONDAY, May 4, 1959, at 7:30 p.m. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park ment in regular session on Monday, lowing were present: Mayor Roy C. berne, City Attorney Dick P. Wood, May 4, 1959, at 7:30 p.m. The roi- Coffee, Commissioner Wylie Stuffle- Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Fire Marshal Fred L. Clambers, Superin- tendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, Purchasing Agent William 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., and recognized the following guests: Mr. G. W. Curtis, 4424 Bryn Mawr Mr. Horace E. Moss, 4432. Stanford Mr. Fuller C, Bray, 4325 Starfford Mr. A. A. Wehrman, 4428 Bryn Mawr Mrs. Allie Rhea Daniel, 4432. Bryn Mawr These people discussed with the Commission the improvement of Loma Alto Drive, paralleling the Cotton Belt Railroad, from Lovers Lane north to Greenbrier Drive. However, Mrs. Daniel was the only person owning property abutting Loma Alto Drive, therefore, would be the only person required to contribute financially to the improvement, Mayor Coffee and Commissioner Stufflebeme assured these people that if more than a major- ity of the owners of property abutting this street are in favor of the im- provement and are willing to pay their pro rata part, that the City will give £av~rable consideration to this project. 295 A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, Coffee, put to vote, ted: seconded by Mayor and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adop- AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPOINTING A BOARD OF EQUALIZATION FOR THE YEAR 1959, FIX- ING TIME FOR THE FIRST MEETING AND THE COMPEN- SATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EQUALI- ZATION. The City Engineer made a repo. rt to the Commission, .relative to the re- surfacing of certain streets. ~After due consideration, &.motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Mayor Coffee, i~l~t to vote, and car. ried unanimously that the .City Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids to. be received and opened at the next meeting of the City Commission, which will be on May 18, 1959. Fire Marshall, tal fire losses for the month of March, 1959, for April, 1959 were approximately $500.00. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 18TH DAY OF MAY, ' - /' Cdgty Clerk Fred L. Chambers, reported to the Commission that the to- were .only $80. 36, and the losses 1959, A. D. * * * * * ** ** * * 296 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, ON MONDAY, MAY 18, 1959, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of ur{iversity Park met in regu- lar session on Monday, May 18, 1959, at 7:30 p.m. The following were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Wylie StUfflebeme, and Commissioner E. Wilson Germany. Others present were: City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, Fire Marshal Fred L. Chambers, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Assistant City Engineer Sam H. SpCadlin, 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 re~cog- nized the following guests: Mr. F. E. Tunney, 4423 Lovers. Lane Mr. Elmer T. Hodges, 4415 Lovers Lane Mr. Karl R. Radlach, 4356 Lovers Lane Mr. J. G. Boyd, 4348 Lovers Lane Mr. Fred M. Barton, .4400 Lovers Lane Theabove gentlemen stated that they are in business at the addresses shown above and presented to the Commission a petition requesting the City of University Park to construct in the 4300 and 4400 Blocks of Lovers Lane a street lighting system to conform with the street lights on Lovers Lane in Dallas, west of the Cotton Belt Railroad. These gentlemen also discussed with the City Commission the need of street lights in the alleys at the rear of the business ~stablishments in these blocks. It was explained to these gentlemen that the width of Lovers Lane from the Cotton Belt Railroad to Douglas Street, including parking areas now in use, is considerably less than the width of this street from the Railroad west; 297 and that such a lighting system, which now exists west of the Railroad, is not practical for Lovers Lane from the Railroad to Douglas Street, until such time that the parking of cars is discontinued on that part of the street dedicated to public use. After discussing the problem at ~considerable length, a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner. Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the City Engineer make a careful study of lights needed in the alleys and additional mastarm lights, which could be installed on Lovers Lane proper, and that a full and complete report be made to the City Commission at its next regular meeting which will be held on June 1, 1959. Sealed proposals from contractors for the resurfacing of certain streets were th~ opened and read aloud; they are as follows: Austin Paving Company: 10,000 Tons Type "D" Asphalt @ 5.43 400 Tons Type "E" Asphalt @9.25 Total--$58,000.00 B. P. McInerney and Company: 10,000 Tons Type "D" Asphalt ~ 5.52 400 Tons Type "E" Asphalt @7.Z3 Total--$58,09Z.00 Texas Bitulithic Company:. 10,000 Tons Type "D" Asphalt @ 5. 13 400 Tons Type "E" Asphalt @ 6.39 Total--$53, 856.00 Uvalde Construction Company.' 10,000 Tons Type "D" Asphalt @ 5. 16 400 Tons Type "E" Asphalt @ 6.54 Total--$54. 216.00 It was apparent that the proposal from the Texas Bitulithic Company was the best offer, and a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Com- missioner Germany, put to vote and carried unanimously that the bids be referred to the City Engineer for tabulation, and, if no irregularities were found, that a com- mittee consisting of the Mayor, t~he City Engineer, and the City Clerk be authorized to proceed with the awarding of the contract to the low bidder. The Clerk presented a letter from Jack F. Smith, Ma, n~ger of the Dallas County l~ark Cities Water Control and Improvement District Number Two, stat- lng that his company would make a charge of $5.00 per sample for the analyzing of swimming pool water.for the current season, if this City desired to continue their services. City Clerk Hamman estimated that on this basis, the total charge to be made by the Water District for the season would be $480.00. This is based on the District's employees obtaining from the pool two samples per week for ana- lysation. The City Clerk also presented a letter signed by Mr. Sidney Lee, Manager of the Dallas Laboratories, offering to ~erform the same services, but to increase the number of analyzations from two to three a week, with a total estimated cost of $130.00. The City Clerk also reported that Mr. t~aul Cretien, one of the Officials _~ of the Texas Testing Laboratory, had proposed to perform the servi.ces identical to those offered by the Dallas Laboratories for a sum of $200.00. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the City Clerk be authorized to contract with the Dallas Laboratories for their services, sinc.e it is known that this company enjoys a good reputation, and it is apparent that their charge veil], be :considerably less than either of the other insti- tutions. The Commission then discussed the City's financial situation, and after due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the 1959 Tax .... Rate be set at $1.00 per $100.00 assessed valuation. The 1958 assessment was $1.10 on the $100.00 assessed valuation. 299 The Commission then discussed the condition of the parks and the park equipment; and it was decided that the City sould replace all the windows in the rest- rooms in the parks with glass brick, This action was taken because of the fact that vandals keep the glass windows broken and it is a constant expense to replace them. The City Clerk was also insturcted to obtain quotations and accurate dis- criptions of slides, swings, and cldmbers to be installed in Northcrest Park. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 1st DAY OF JUNE, A. D., 1959. 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, ON MONDAY, JU.NEi1, 1959, AT 7:30 P. M. lar session on Monday, Mayor Roy C. Coffee, The Board of Commissioners of the City of University ]~ark met in regu- June~.!' 1959, at 7:30 p.m. The following were present: CommisSioner Wylie Stufflebeme, and COmmissioner E. Wilson Germany. Others present were: City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, Purchasing Agent William E. West, Fire Marshal Fred L. Chambers, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, and City Cl~rk Ralph E. Hamman. 3OO The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. Mr. F. E. Tunney, Mr. Fred M. Barton, and Mr. Barton's son, being merchants at 4423 Lovers Lane and 4400 Lovers Lane, reXpectively, appeared before the Commissit~n to make inquiry relative to action taken by the City, if any, relative to their re- quest of May 18, lC)50, that the business section of Lovers Lane be more adequately lighted. Mayor Coffee explained to the gentlemen that installation of one new street lamp at the corner of Loma Alto and Lovers Lane was completed this day; further, tha~ the.thre, e street lamps which had been in service for many years had been replaced with new and more modern mercury vapor lamps. Mayor Coffee also reported that seven standard mast arm street lamps had been installed in the alley North of Lcv ers Lane and six had been installed in the alley South of/~.overs Lane, and it w..as..felt that.,these installations would be found adequate, and that they will probably discourage night prowling in the alleys at the rear of these stores. The City Clerk presented a letter from Mr. James B. Burleson, propos- ing that his firm, F. w. Lafrentz and Company, would make a complete audit of the affairs of this City as. of September 30, 1959, for a flat fee of $1,400.00. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Germany, Seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote, and carried unanimously that Mr. Burleson's proposal be accepted; and that the City Clerk be authorized to advise Mr. Burleson of the Commission's decision, and that he may begin the work at anytime that meets with his convenience. The City Clerk Presented a petition requesting 2-Hour Parking Restrictions for the West side of the 0700 Block of Hillcrest Avenue. The City Clerk further explained that there are six merchants in business in ~he block, and that five of 301 the six had signed the petition requesting the restricted parking. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously that an Ordinance be prepared restricting park- ing in this block to two hours. A motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Commissioner Stuffelbeme, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the following Resolution be 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 SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOVERS LANE AND LOMA ALTO DRIVE A-'motion was then made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commis- sione{~Ge~n/any, put to vote, and carried unanimously tha~che follo~v~ri-g Re~o- lution be approved: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, AUTHORIZING THE PLACING, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATION OF STREET LIGHTS IN THE ALLEYS AT THE LOCATIONS DESCRIBED BELOW The Commission discussed the purchase of playground equipment for North- crest Park; and after due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote, and carried unani- mously that the City Clerk be authorized to purchase from the Miracle Equipment Company, Grinnell, Iowa, a "Jack and Jill" playground unit as described on Page of that Company's catalogue; price not to exceed $(~30.00. Chief Keene explained to the Commission that the Texas Police Chiefs' Association will hold its annual conference at Abilene, Texas during the month 392 of June, and that he would like to attend. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unani- mously that Chief Keene be authorized to attend this conference at the expense of the City. Fire Marshal Fred L. Chambers reported to the Commission that the total fire losses for the month of April, 1959, as reported to hirn, were only $318.51. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 15TH DAY OF JUNE, A.D. , 1959. AT ~ 'T~. ',: * * '* * ;2 * * * * * * * * * * ;:-' * ;1-' * * * * * * ;1-' * * * *-1-' * * * * * * * 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, ON MONDAY, JUNE 15, 1959, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regu- lar session on Monday, June 15, 1959, at 7:30 p.m. The following were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee and Commissioner Wylie Stuf£1ebeme. City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, William E. West, Fire Marshal Fred L. Chambers, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to ordex* promptly at 7:30 p.m. A motion was made by Commissio::er Stufflebeme, seconded by Mayor Coffee, put to vote, Others present were: Purchasing Agent 303 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 a petition signed by 10 homeowners in the 4500 Blocks of Shenansoah Avenue and Stanhope Avenue, requesting that a street light be installed on Roland Street at either the intersection of Roland Street and Stan- hope Avenue, or at the North end of the paving on Roland Street. Mr. Jack F. Smith, Manager of the P~rk Cities' Water District, had written a letter k) the Mayor and Commissioners, reporting vandalisms at the Pump Station on Roland Street where the paving ends. A motion was made by Commissioner-Stufflebeme, seconded by Mayor Coffee, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the following Resolution be 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 NORTH END OF PAV- ING ON ROLAND STREET The City Clerk presented a petition with twelve, signatures out of the six- teen owners of property in Block Z of University Court Addition, requesting the City to determine the necessity and order the paving with concrete of the alley in- tersecting' this block. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Mayor Coffee, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: 304 ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IM- PROVEMENTS OF AN ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK 2, UNIVERSITY COURT ADDITION, APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM WAGE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH S~PECIFICATIONS, LETTING. CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS, MAKING APPROPRIA- TION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S POR- TION OF THE COST, DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE ESTIMATES, 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 adopted: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES ON THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVEMENTS ON ALLEY KNOWN AS.DISTRICT NO. 382 IN THE CITY OF UNIVER- SITY 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. Fire Marshal Chambers reported to the City Commission fire losses from January 1, 1959, to the date of this Meeting, and they are recorded herein as a matter of record: January- - $25,811.26 February-- 1, 160.00 March-- 80.36 April-- 318.51 May-- 2, 360.60 One estimated loss-- 250.00 Total $29,980.73 Carry-over from 1958 37, OZ6. O1 GRAND TOTAL $67,006.74 The City Attorney Dick P. Wood and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman presented to the Commission the action taken by the Board of Adjustment at its Meeting on 305 June 9, 1959, recommending that the City Commission refer to the Zoning Com- mission the proposition of amending the -Zoning Ordinance of October 20, 1952, so as to permit the construction of a retai~ng wall in the front yard area, pro- viding such wall is no higher than ground level, which ia immediately adjacent to it. Also providing that the installation of ornamental gas and electric lights be authorized. After due consideration, Stufflebeme, seconded by Mayor Coffee, a motion was made by Commissioner put to vote, and garried unanimously that the Mayor request the Chairman cf the Zoning Commission to convene that Board for the purpose of considering the above recommendation and then make its re- commendation back to the City Commission. The City Commission discussed the fact that July 4, a National Legal Holiday, falls on Saturday this year, and that Saturday has been observed as a full holiday by the Office Personnal and a half-holiday by the Labor Division of this City. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Stuf- flebeme, seconded by Mayor Coffee, put to vote, and carried unanimously that for the year 1959 the Office Personnel would be authorized to observe Friday, July:3, 1959; and that the Labor Division be authorized to observe Friday afternoon, 1959 .and Saturday morning, July 4, 1959, as July 4th Holiday for this July 3, year. 1959, A.D. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 6jl~fI DAY OF JULY, 306 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, ON MONDAY, JULY (~, 1959,, AT 7:30 P.. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in re- gular session on Monday; July /), 1959, at 7:30 p.m. The following were pre- sent: Mayor Roy C. Coffee and Commissioner Wylie S~ufflebeme. Others pre- sent were: Ctiy Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, Fire Marshal Fred L. Chambers, Superintendent of Public Works H. L. Sullivan, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. The City Clerk Presented the following Resolution f~r approval: ~ RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, Api~ PROVING 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 1959 A motion was made by Commissioner Stu~lebeme, seconded by Mayor Coffee, 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, AP- PROVING 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 1959 The City Clerk then explained to the City Commission that Mr. H. J. McKenzie, President of the Cotton Belt Route, had recently visited the City of ~Jn~veT~ity Park and inspected Loma Alto Drive from Lovers Lane north to. 307 Greenbrier Drive, and had offered, as the Railroad's contribution toward the permanent improvement of Loma Alto Drive, the sum of $5,000. cash. It was pointed out by Mr, McKenzie that the paving of Loma Alto Drive would be of no benefit to the Cotton Belt Route, and it was dout)tful that such improvement would enhance the value of the Railroad's property in any amount. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Mayor Coffee, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the City Clerk be instructed to write to Mr. McKenzie and accept his proposed compro- mise s~ttlement of $5,000. cash as the Railroad~-s prorata share of the cost of improving said Loma Alto Drive. A motion was then made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Mayor Coffee, put t° v. ote, and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR, AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR, THE IM- PROVEMENT OF A PROTION OF LOMA ALTO DRIVE IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING AND ADOPTING PLANS AND SPEC.IFI- CATIONS FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS, APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM WAGE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH SPECIFICATIONS, AND OECLARING AN EMERGENCY The City Attorney and the City Clerk submitted the Minutes of the Zon- ing Commission Meeting, which was held on Monday, june 29, 1959, for the pur- pose of giving consideration to the recommendation of the Board of Adjustment that the City .CommissiOn amend the Zoning Ordinance so as to permit curbs and retaining walls in the front yard areas. After due consideration, a motion was made, .seconded, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the City Attorney be requested to prepare proper amendment and that same be presented to the City Comrrission for its further study and consideration at its next meeting, which will be held or~ July 20, 1959. The City Clerk then brought to the attention of the Commission that the BOth Annual Texas Firemen's Training School will be conducted at Texas A&M College, College Station, Texas, on July 19 through 24, inclusive. After a brief discussion with Chief Keene and Marshal Chambers, a motion was made by Com- missioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Mayor Coffee, put to vote and carried unani- mously that Fire Marshal Chambers and twa Firemen be authorized to attend this training school at the expense of the City. It was pointed out that District 13 of the Texas Municipal League will hold its next meeting at the Harris Reataurant in Garland, Texas, on Monday, July 20, 1959, at 7:30 p.m. The City Clerk was instructed to write Mr. Ernest E. Wright, Jr., President of the District, expressing our regrets in not being able to attend this meeting due to the fact that this is the night for our City Commission to hold its regular meeting. City Attorney Dick P. Wood exhibited to the Ci)mmission an invitation he had received from the White House, mittee for Traffic Safety in Miami, inviting him to attend the President's Corn- Florida, on August 24, 1959. After due con- sideration, a motion waa. made by Commissioner Stuffleb~me, seconded by Mayor Coffee, put to vote, and carried unanimously that Mr. Wood be authorized to attend this meeting as a representative of this City at the City's expense. Chief Keene reported to theCity ¢ommis:sion relative to his attending the State Police Conference in Abilene, Texas, on June 15 through 18, 1959. Chief Kee_ue also reported that recently under the supervision and direction of the local 309 agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation all of the Policemen of University Park had attended the .training school, which included one day's participation in target practice on the firing range. report: Marshal Chambers addressed the ~ommission and made the following MONTH OF JUNE, 1959: Autos-- 0 , . Grass - - 2 Inhalator s - - 7 Loss Runs-- 4 No Loss Runs-- 8 TOTAL- - 27 Estimated Loss--S1,500.00 There being no further business, the Meeting adjourned. :PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE gOTH DAY OF JULY, 1959, , ."..' * * * * * * * * * * * * A. Do 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, ON MONDAY, JULY g0, 1959, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regu- lar session on Monday, July gO, 1959, at 7:30 p.m. The following were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme, and Cominissioner E. 310 Wilson Germany. Others present were: City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven,;Chief of Police Forrest .E. Keene, Purchasing Agent William 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. The only per,on present, other than those named above, was Mr. Cam Dowell, President of the t-lillcrest State Bank. Mr. Dowell presented a proposal for his Bank to serve as Depository for the period beginning August 1, 1956, and ending July 31, 1960. The City Clerk was requested to read the bid aloud.~. This was the only bid submitted pursuant to our Legal Advertisement which had appeared in the Official Publication on July 2, 1959. The Mayor and Cornmi~ioners expressed opinions that the proposal of Mr. Dowell was a fair and equitable one. A motion was made by Commis.sioner Germany, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, 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, DESIG- NATING THE HILLCREST STATE BANK AS DEPOSI- TORY FOR THE YEAR ENDING JULY 31, 1960 The City Attorney presented the original of a proposed Ordinance, chang- ing and amending certain Paragraphs of the Zoning Ordinance adopted the gOth day of October, 1952. Copies of this proposed amendment had previously been furnished the Mayor and Commissioners. was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, After due consideration, a motion seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the City Clerk be instructed to place an advertisement in the Official Publication, giving Notice that the City Commis- sion will hold a Public Hearing at its regular Meeting on August 17, 1959; at which 311 cQ time further consideration will be given to the adoption of the proposed Ordinance. Chief ~f Police Keene reported to the City Commission that four high-school boys had.recently climbed the water tower at the corner of Airline Road and Rose- dale Avenue, and had defaced same by malicious painting; further, that the Police were successful inaprehending these youths, and that they had been issued tickets for malicious mischief and were due to appear in the Corporation Corut. Engineer Jack B. Kirven explained to the Commission that he had obtained an estimate from Mr. Albert Cline, President of the Water Tank Service Company, that his company would re-paint ~the lower part of the tank, thus obliterating the unsightly paint- ing, that had been d(me by the high,school students, the amount being $236.00. The City Engineer and the Purchasing Agent were instructed to issue a Purchase Order to the Water Tank Service Company for the re-painting of the tower. There being no further business, the Meeting adjourned. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE .-~D DAY OF AUGUST,. 1959, A.D. A T T EST~//?~ / * · , * * * * * * * * * * * * * *.* * * * * * * *,* * * * ~ ~ * * * * ~INUTES OF THE REGU~R MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COmmiSSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY P~K, HELD IN THE CITY ~L AUDITORIUM, $800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, ON MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 1959, AT 7::%30 P. M.. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regu- lar session on Monday, August 3, 1959, at 7:30 p.m. The following were pre- sent: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme, Commissioner 312 E. Wilson Germany; others present were: City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, City Auditor James E. Brown, Purchasing Agent William E. West, Fire Marshal Fred L. Chambers, 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. A Public Hearing was held in regard to the paving of the alley through Block 2, Univer- sity Court Addition. No one appeared to protest the levying of the assessment, whereupon a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Com- missioner Germany, lout to vote, and carried unanimously that the following Or- dinance be adopted: ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF IM- PROVING ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK 2, UNIVERSITY COURT ADD. ITION, FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST THE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABEL CERTIFI- CATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. , Mayor Coffee stated that he had been requested to issue a Proclamation designating the week of October 9, 1959, as EMERGENCIES DON'T WAIT WEEK; whereupon such Proclamation was issued. The City Clerk explained that several of the signers of the petition pre- sented to the Commission on the 15th Day of May, 1959, had complained that the street light installed, at the end of Roland Avenue north of Stanhope Avenue did not furnish sufficient light for the intersection of Stanhope and Roland, and urged that an additional street light be installed at this intersection. Whereupon a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner 313 Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AUTHORIZ- ING THE PLACING, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERA- TION OF A STREET LIGHT AT THE INTERSECTION OF STANHOPE AVENUE AND ROLAND,AVENUE Mr. Eugene McElvaney had previously written to Mayor Coffee, sending copies to each of the COmmissioners, conplaining that the City was not taking proper care of our parks and parkways. He came to the Commission Meeting for the purpose of supplementing his written remarks. Mayor Coffee and both Corn- missioner Stufflebmem and Commissioner Germany agreed with Mr. McElvaney that there was room for considerable improvement; and that an effort would be made beginning immediately to take better care of our parks; and that consideration would be given to the adopting of an ordinance that will carry a penalty for dis- carding whiskey and pop bottles, beer cans, etc. in our parks and on our park- ways. City. Attorney Dick P. Wood discussed with the Commission the pomsibil-ity of constructing a fence or barrier of some kind around the water tower located at the corner of Rosedale Avenue and Airline Road. After due consideration, · - I,.' . ~" p,:,, ...-. J..., ,, ,,. City E~gi~ee'~ Jack B. Kirven was instructed to give this matter his serious con- ... ?,,7~., ~ ,:,~ · sideration and report back to the City Commission at its next meeting. The City Clerk explained to the Commission that Municipal Judge Gene Lary h~d been invited by the President's Committee for Traffic SafetY'and the American Bar Association to participate in the National Conference on Law and the Layman, in Miami Beach, Florida, on August 24 and 25, 1959. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by 314 Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote, and carried unanimously that Judge Lary be advised that, if it is convenient for him to attend this conference, that the City will pay his expenses. F Fire Marshal Chambers addressed the Commission, thanking them for send- ing two .of the Firemen and himself to the Firemen's Training School at A. and M. College on July 19 through 2.4, 1959. He also submitted the following report, re- vealing the number of fire losses, calls, and inspections made during the month of July, 1959: Autos No Loss Runs Loss Runs Grass 1 1Z 6 1 Administered inhalator to three persons with heart attacks. Total Calls--23 Estimated Loss--S7,274.00 There being no further business, the Meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 17TH DAY OF AUGUST, A. D. , 1959. PLEASE NOTE: The Minutes of the ~ommission Meeting of August 17, 1959, should be located here. The following minutes of the meeting held on September 8, 1959, were mistakenly written in this book before those of August 17, 1959. The minutes of August 17, 1959, may be found starting on page 319 of this book. 315 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, ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1959, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of ~ommissioners of the City of University Park met in regu- lar session on Tuesday, September 8, 1959, at 7:30 p.m. The following were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme, and Commis- sioner E. Wilson Germany. Others present were: City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, City Auditor James E. Brown, Fire Marshal Fred L. Chambers, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, Deputy Tax Assessor and Collector James D. Woodard, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. The fol, lowing guests were present: Mr. John M. Morris, 3604 University Blvd. Mr. Tom J. Alexander, 6633 Golf Drive Mr.-and Mrs, Ed WiCker, 3509'Wentwood Drive Mr. Robert S. Mizell, 3720 Caruth Blvd. Mr~ '.~. E. Guitlot, 4001 Colgate Avenue The Public Hearing was continued relative to the amending of the Zoning Ordinance to allow certain structures in the front yard between the building line and the street. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unani- mously that the following Ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING SECTION II DEFINITIONS, PARAGRAPH (B) 40, YARD, .AND CHANGING SEC- TION X, SPECIAL AREA REGULATIONS AND EXCEP- TIONS, PARAGRAPH B, FRONT YARD, AND SECTION 316 X, PARAGRAPH D, FENCES, AND AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ADOPTED THE 20TH DAY OF OCTOBER , 1952, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND NOW EFFECTIVE IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK:. A Public Hearing was held in connection with the adoption of a Budget for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 1960. No one appeared to protest any of the items listed in said proposed Budget; neither did anyone request that any additions be made to the proposed Budget. After due consideration, a mo- tion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Commissioner Stuffle- beme, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: ~kN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BE- GINNING OCTOBER 1, 1959, AND ENDING SEPTEM- BER 30, 1900, AND AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES AS SET OUT IN SAID BUDGET. A motion was then made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Corn- missioner Germany, 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, LEVY- ING THE AD VALOREM TAX OF SAID .CITY OF UNIVER- SITY PARK FOR THE YEAR 1959 TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF CURRENT EXPENSES OF SAID CITY; AND FIXING THE TIME WHEN SAID TAXES FOR THE YEAR 1959 SHALL BECOME DUE; FIXII~G THE TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME DELINQUENT; PRO- VIDING FOR "PENALTY AND INTEREST; AND PROVID- ING FOR SPLIT PAYMENTS; AND REPEALING ALL TAX ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mayor Coffee then issued a Proclamation declaring the week of Septem- ber 17-23, 1959, as Constitution Week. The City Clerk presented a petition s.igned by 17 of the owners of the Z0 lots facing Druid Lane in the 4300 Block. This petition requested the rein- 317 statem'ent of Z-hour parking restrictions from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday thrOugh Friday. After due considerati.on, a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unani- mously that such 2-hour restrictions be included in the Ordinance setting up time limits for parking 0n certain streets. The City Clerk.then presented a petition requesting, 2-hour parking on the west side of the 6800 Block of Hillcrest Avenue. After due consideration, it was decided that no action would be taken on this petition until the next City Commis- sion Meeting which will be held on September Z1, 1959; and that in the interim the City Clerk shall contact Dr. M. M. Paule, owner of the 63. Z5 feet of pro- perty on Hillcrest known as 6801-03, and advise him of the petition at hand, and that further consideration will be given to said petition on Septembe.r Z1, 1959. The City Clerk presented a letter from Mr. 3ack Conlee, of 3733 Stan- ford Street, requesting the City to Pay him $20.00, being the amount he had paid, for a pet skunk. The skunk had escaped from home, and someone in that vicinity had called the Police Department to come and shoot the skunk which was on their premises. The Police answering the call deCided against shooting the skunk and caught him with a dog stick and carried him to the City Pound. The skunk was found dead in the City Pound the next day at about 10:00 a.m. The people request- ing the POlice assistance'in removing this skunk from their property stated that they were not aware of the fact that the animal was someone's pet, neither did they know that it had been deodorized. City Attorney Dick P.. Wood stated that, in his opinion, the action of the Police in removing the animal from the premises of the people that did not own the skunk was a normal police function allocated 318 to a municipality by the State of Texas as Police Powers; and that, in his opinion, it would not be proper to reimburse .Mr. Conlee with public funds. After due consideration, City Clerk :Hamman was instructed to advise Mr. Conlee of the above in the event he should pursue his request for reimbursement. The Chief of Police and the City Clerk discussed with the Commission the traffic problem in. the 4100 Block of Colgate Avenue. It had been suggested that a Fire Lane be created on. the North side of said Colgate Avenue from Pres- ton Road to Westchester. After due consideration, Chief Keene was requested to discuss this problem more .fully with the officials of Christ the King Church and School and report his findings back .to the City Commission on September 1959. Mr. John Morris of 3604 University Boulevard presented to the Com- mission a petition requesting that Stop Signs be installed on Haynie Avenue at its intersection with Golf Drive., thus stopping East and West traffic on Haynie before proceeding to enter this interesection. The Petition was signed by 18 people, most of who lived in the 3600 and 3700 Blocks of Haynie Avenue and Univer- sity Boulevard. After due consideration, the petition was referred to Chief Keene for his careful study and recommendation to be presented to the City Commission at its next regular meeting. The following is a brief summary of Fire Marshal Fred L. Chambers on the number of Calls answered during the month of August, 1959: Au/omobile Fir e s - -7 Heart Attack Calls--4 No loss runs--8 Loss runs--4 Total Runs .... 23 319 Estimated Loss--S3, 500.00 for the month (One run was an inhalator call which needed to have electricity supplied by our portable powerplant to keep person alive until electrician arrived to restore power knocked, out by electrical storm. ) There being no further, business, the Meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE.Z~ST DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1959. 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, ON MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 1959, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regu- lar session on Monday, August 17, 1959, at 7:30 p,m. The following were pre- sent: Mayor Pro-Tern Wylie Stufflebeme, Commissioner E. Wilson Germany; others persent were: City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kir- ven, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, Purchasing Agent William E. West, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, City Auditor James E. Brown, Secretary Lola E. Sanders, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Mayor Pro-Tern Wylie Stufflebeme called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. A public hearing was held pursuant to Legal Advertisement appear- ing in tl~ official Publication on July 30, 1959, relative to the amendment of an Ordinance changing Section II Definitions, Paragraph (B) 40, Yard, and changing Section X, SePcial Area Regulations and EXceptions, Paragraph B, Front Yard, and Section X, Paragraph D, Fences, and amending that certain Ordinance adopted the Z0th day of October, 195Z, known as the Zoning Ordinance and now effective in the City of University Park. · 1Vier. R. L. Sullivan, Chairman of the Zoning Commission, appeared at this Public Hearing and stated that he desired to bring to the attention of the Commission that the Zoning Commission had recommended that a retaining wall in the front yard be restricted to a height of two feet. Commissioner Stufflebeme and Cominissioner Germany discussed with Mr, Sullivan at considerable length the possibility that a two feet restriction would not permit the construction of a retaining wall in the front yard to serve adequately where the front terrac~ was more than two feet above the sidewalk grade; and for this reason it was felt that the height resti-iction should permit such a wall of no greater height than the ground level immediately adjacent to the enclosed side of said wall,. Mr. Sulli- van stated that he could conceive of such situations where the two feet limitations would not be adequate, and that his purpose of attending the l~ublic Hearing was not to insist that the two feet limitations be adopted. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tern Stufflebeme, Put to vote, and carried unanimously that the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment be taken under advisement, and that the Public Hearing be recessed and be given consideration at the Commission Meeting to be held on September 8, 1959. A motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tern Stufflebeme, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: · ' 321 THIS IS AN ORDINANCE DEFINING A NUISANCE; DESCRIBING SPECIFIC NUISANCES; PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT THEREOF AND PROVID- ING A PENALTY A motion was then made by Commissioner Germany, Pro-Tern Stufflebeme, put to vote, Resolution be approved:~ seconded by Mayor and carried unanimously that the following RESOLUTION ORDERING A HEARING ON THE BUD- GET OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1959, AND ENI)ING SEPTEMBER 30, 1960. The' City Clerk presented a petition requesting that the two-hour parking restriction on the South side of Daniel Avenue from Snider Plaza West to Hur- sey Street be repealed. After due consideration, a motion was made by Com- missioner Germany, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tern Stufflebeme, put to vote, and carried unanimously that such action be taken. There being no further business, the Meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THiS THE 8TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, A. D., 1959. * * * * * * * 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, ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1959, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regu- lar session on Monday, September gl, 1959, at 7:30 p.m. The following were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme, and Com- missioner E. Wilson Germany. Others present were: City Attorney Dick P.. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, City Auditor James E. Brown, Purchasing Agent William E. West, Fire Marshal Fred L. Chambers, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. No other guests were. present. The Mayor called the meetingK) order at 8:00 p.m. The City Clerk re- ported to the Commission that Dr. M. M. Paule, owner of the two-story building known as 0801-03 Hillcrest, had told him over the telephone that he was very much opposed to the City's passing a two-hour parking restriction ordinance cover- ing the west side of Hillcrest in the 0800 Block. Dr. Paule pointed out that he owned the 03.25 feet abutting the curb line on Hillcrest, and that the only other curb line was the 50 feet owned by Mr. in this block consists of open curb line, Jake Wilonsky. The other 216.75 feet and the property is owned by the Continen- tal Oil Company and used for a filling station and by the White Star Laundry and used as a drivein pickup. After due consideration, a motion was cnade by Com- missioner Germany, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the petition for restricted parking which had been pre- sented by Mr. Wilonsky be denied at this time. 323 A: motion.~Was then made by Commissioner Stu££1ebeme, seconded by Corn- missioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously that permission be granted to Ed Steger, County Clerk, Dallas County, to use the Fire Station to hold a special bond election on October 6, 1959. It is believed that the proposi- tion is to determine if Dallas County should participate in the issuance of Revenue Bonds for a Ball Park between the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commis- sioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the following Reso- lution be approved: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGET, APPROV- ING ALL EXPENDITURES MADE DURING THE FIS- CAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1958, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1959, 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 Mr. Joe Lambert and the other owners of property abutting Tulane Circle, which is located adjacent and immediately south of Lovers Lane (3900 Block) have requested that yhe name of this Circle be changed to Lovers Lane Circle or Lovers Lane; and that the two lots other than Mr. Lambert's home be given the numbers of 3937 and 3941 Lovers Lane. Mr. Lambert will retain the number of 4001 Lovers Lane which is the street number that house has carried since it was constructed, being prior to the time the Town was incorporated. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the follow- -- ing Ordinance be adopted: 324 AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE NAME OF TULANE CIRCLE TO LOVERS LANE, LOCATED AT THE SO.UTH END OF TULANE BOULEVARD AND ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF LOVERS LANE WITHIN THE CITY OF UNI- VERSITY. PARK A motion was then made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Com- missioner 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 REGULAT- ING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERA- TORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING NORTH AND SOUTH ON TURTLE CREEK B'OULE- VARD TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSECTION OF WENTWOOD DRIVE AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF The Commission again discussed the petition which had been previously presented, requesting that stop signs be placed on Haynie Avenue where said street intersects Golf Drive. Chief Keene explained that there had been only two minor accidents at this corner during the past two years; and that due to the fact that there is a stop sign now on the east side of the bridge crossing Turtle Creek stopping traffic traveling in an easterly direction, and the fact that there are already stop signs on Golf Drive stopping the traffic going north and south, it was his opinion that the requested s~p signs would be more hazardous than the ' existing conditions. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote, and carried unani- mously that the intersection in question be immediately properly marked by paint- ing stop boxes on the street, and that this interBection be taken under study for a period of 45 days. 325 Chief Keene explained that the Texas Chapter of the Federal Bureau of Investigation would hold a retraining session at the Shamrock Hotel in Houston, Texas, on October 1, 2, 3, 1959. A motion was made by Commissinner Ger- many, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote, and carried unani- mously that Chief Keene be authorized to attend this conference at the City's expense. Fire Marshal Chambers reported that the week of October 4-11, 1959, had been designated as Fire Prevention Week, and that publicity will be given to this fact. He also reported that the amount of fire damage during the first 20 days of September, 1959, was negligible. City Engineer Jack B. Kirven reported that the City will begin the instal- lation on Wednesday, September Z3, 1959, of the traffic signals to be placed at the intersection of Preston Road and Villanova Drive; and that, in his opinion, full and complete installation will be made prior to October 15, 1959. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 5TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1959, A. D. 326 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, ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1959,AT 7:30 P..M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regu- lar session on Monday, October 5, 1959, at ?:30 p.m. The following were pre- sent: Mayor Pro Tem Wylie Stufflebeme and Commissioner E. Wilson Germany. Others present were: City ~kttorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kit- yen, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, City Auditor James E. Brown, City Pur- chasing Agent William E. West, Fire Marshal Fred L. Chambers, Superintendent of Public Works L. H, Sullivan, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Mayor Pro Tern Stufflebeme called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Stufflebeme recognized that there were seven ladies and three men attending the Meeting as guests. He requested City Attorney Dick P. to secure the names and addresses of those present. The following is the list of those signing the Rol Call: MRS. John Beauchamp, 3912 Hanover Miss Rebecca White, 3909 Hanover Miss Nancy M. Boyd, 391Z Purdue Mrs . William R. Hemphill, 33Z4 Hanover Dr. Edythe Hershey, 3900 Hanover Mr. E. T. Freeman, 3917 Hanover Mr. B. T. Lacey, 3904 Purdue '~, , ~i :-.., .: '. Mr. W. R. Spears, 3600 Amherst Mayor Stufflebeme ascertained that all of those present had come for the purpose of discussing with the Commissinn the recent flood conditions in the 3800 and 3900 Blocks of Purdue, Hanover, and Bryn Mawr Streets. The group stated that they had no spokesman, and that each one would like to tell the Com- mission about his or her particular problem. The following is the order in which the people addressed the Commission: 327 Miss Rebecca White Mr. ]E. T. Freeman Miss Nancy Boyd Mrs. John Beauchamp Dr. t~dythe Hershey Mr. Bert T. Lacey All of the above people reported high water in the vicinity of their homes the night of Wednesday, September 30, 1959, that being the night that the City experienced a rain in excess of six inches in approximately a five hO~ar period. All of the people were unanimous in their statements that the flood c,~nditions were not as serious as those in 1957, when we had a downpour of approximately three inches within a three hour period. However, all of the people were anxious for the City to take any measures considered necessary to improve flood conditions in the 3800 and 3900 Blocks of the streets from Bryn Mawr south to Lovers Lane. Many suggestions were made, none of which appea~ed to be advisable to follow. Mayor Stufflebeme, Commissioner Germany, City Attorney Wood, and City En- gineer Jack B. Kirven, all explained to those present that none of the funds here- tofore spent for storm sewer improvements had been carried out until and after adequate surveys, plans, and specifications had been ~ompleted. In the case of the Tulane Boulevard Storm Sewer, prior to the time that any of the work had been accomplished, the location and the size of the drainage boxes, conduits, and pipes had been approvedby two separate consulting engineering firms--quali- fied engineers employed by the Federal Government because a Federal Agency was going to contribute approximately $300,000.00 in cash for this project. Further, the Chief Engineer of this District for the State Highway Commission had approved the Tulane Boulevard plan because the drainage area extended north of Northwest Highway, and the drainage area extends slightly west of Preston Road. Preston Road from Lovers Lane north to Northwest Highway, and North- 328 west Highway extending east and west, abounding the City of University Park on the North, were both constructed by the State Highway Commission of Texas; but neither project was approved until the drainage plan of Tulane Boulevard in its entirity had been approved--this included a 30-inch storm sewer built under Southwestern Boulevard from Preston Road East to the Tulane Boulevard area. Those present were assured that the City would continue to use every means at its disposal to improve the storm drainage system of our City. Mr. Ray Spears who o~vns the property at 3600 Amherst Street, whose home has been damaged by water many times, stated that he planned to raise the floor level of his home in the near future a minimum of four feet, and that he would appreciate thel City's giving him a complimentary building permit for this purpose. Mr. Spears said that he felt that if such action was fOllowed by the other homeowners present, that their problems would be lessened considerably. He said that he felt that the City could legitimately waive permit fees to people making application for the purpose of raising the floor level of their homes to avoid flood damage. After everyone present had had an opportunity to express themselves ful- ly, the City Commission was thanked for its consideration, and the Commission proceeded with routine business. A motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Mayor Stuf- flebeme, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVE- MENTS OF AN ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK D, CAMPUS HEIGHTS NUMBER '~2 ADDITION AND. BLOCK H, FRAN- 329 CES DANIEL PARK ADDITION, APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM WAGE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH SPECIFICATIONS, LETTING CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS, MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR TIE 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 Germany, seconded by Mayor Stufflebeme, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES ON THE COST OF IMPROVENiENTS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVEMENTS ON ALLEY KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 384, IN THE CITY OF UNI- VERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING TO THE OWNERS OF ABUTTING PRO- PERTY AND TO ALL OTHERS INTERESTED, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTIGE. The City Clerk presented a letter dated October 2, 1959, from Mr. Por- ter Bywaters stating that~he had paid $12.00 to Hooper Plumbing Company , think- ing he had a bursted water pipe on his property at 4011 Shannon Lane. Upon in- vestigation by the plumbing compar~Y,, it was determined~that the leaky pipe was an abandoned water line belonging to the City of University Park, and was not con- nected in any way to the water system at 4011 Shannon. Lane. The facts as reported by Mr. Bywaters was confirmed by Superintendent L. H. Sullivan. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Mayor Stufflebeme, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the City Clerk be authorized to make a refund of $12.00 to Mr. Bywaters and offer the City's apologies. A motion was then made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Mayor Stufflebeme, put to vote, and;carried unanimously that the following Resolution be approved: 330 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS ON CER- TAIN ALLEYS IN THE, CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AND KNOWN AS DISTRICT NUMBER 382 A motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Mayor Stuf- flebeme, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION ORDERING PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS DUE L. D. CRAWFORD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN A CERTAIN ALLEY BEING KNOWN AS DISTRICT NUMBER 382, AND AUTHORIZ- ING PURCHASE OF CERTAIN CERTIFICATES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT. The following is a brief summary of Fire Marshal Fred L. Chambers' report on the r, umber of calls answered during the month of September, 1959: Automobile Fires HeRrt Attacks No Loss Runs Los s Runs 6 4 7 3 Total Runs - - Z0 Estimated Loss--$950.00 Marshal Chambers also reported that during Fire Prevention Week(Octo- ber 4-11, 1959, ) Miss Sandy EdWards would represent University Park in the "Miss Flame Contest;" and that she had already represented the Cityin the Miss Flame Parade on October 2nd. Mr. Chambers als.o reported that he had held a series of talks at various Highland Park Independent School District elementary schools with reference to Fire Prevention Week--the following is a list of the Schools visited, the dates visited, and the number of children attending the series of talks: School: Date No. of Students Armstrong Sept. 28th 650 Hyer Sept. 29th 465 University Park Sept. 30th 784 Bradfield Oct. 1st 523 Total 2,422 ATTEST: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned, PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 19TH DAY OF OCTOBER, CITY CLERK A.D., 1959. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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, ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1959, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regu- lar session on Monday,. October 19, 1959, at 7:30 p.m. The following were present: Mayor Pro Tern Wylie Stufflebeme and Commissioner E. Wilson Ger- many. Others present were: City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Chief of Police Forres~ E. Keene, City Auditor James E. Purchasing Agent William E. West, Fire Marshal Fred L. Chambers, intendent of Public works L. H. Sullivan, sot James D. Woodard. po m. Brown, Super - and Deputy Tax Collector and Asses- Mayor Pro Tern Stufflebeme ca~lled the Meeting to order promptly at 7:30 The following guests were present:, Mr. and Mrs. William R. Hemphill, 3324·Hanover Mrs. M. Epstein, 3908 Purdue Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Lake, 3909 Purdu~ Mrs. John Beauchamp, 3912 Hanover These people had come to the meeting to discuss the recent flooding conditions in the 3800 and 3900 Blocks of Purdue, Hanover, and Bryn Mawr. 332 Mayor .Pro Tern Stufflebeme 'explained that he and the rest of the City Commission were in complete sympathy with these people, but to date, no rea- sonable solution to the flooding problem had been found, and that the City Engineer is still studying the problem. He further explained that the City had spent a con- siderable amount of money in the past two years on trying to alleviate the flood- ing conditions. After everyone had had an opportuixity to express themselves and their ideas, Mayor Pro TeTM Stufflebeme assured everyone present that every- thing possible was being done to alleviate the flooding problem. Mr. James D. Woodard, Deputy Tax Asses'sor and Collector, presented the following requests for Tax RefUnds: (1.) Mr. Edward L. Atkinson, llZ1 S. Colgate Street, Perry- ton, Texas, requesting that`he be refunded $9.60, which he previously paid for an assessment on a 1958 Model Volkswa- gen, which he did not own on January 1, 1959 (2.) Mr. JohnI. 'Crockett, 3604 Col gate, Dallas 25, Texas, requesting that he be refunded $16.80, which he previously paid for an aseessment on a 1959 Model automobile, which was pruchasedafter January 1, 1959. (3.) Mrs. Susan Young (Mary Susan Hockman,) 5732 Marquita, Dallas, Texas, requesting that she be refunded $23.00,. which she previously paid on an assessment ona 1959 Model Ford Thunderbird, which she did not pruchase until May 1, 1959. {4.) Mrs. Grace S. Eckels, 3911 Bryn Mawr Drive, Dallas 25, Texas, requesting that she be refunded $4.70, which she previously paid for an mssessment on an automobile, which she sold in 1958. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Germany, secon- ded by Mayor Pro Tern Stufflebeme, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the above people by refunded the respective amounts due them for taxes that they did not owe for the year 1959. 333 A petition signed by eleven (11) property owners in the 3800 and 3900 Blocks of Centenary Drive, requesting that a street light be installed at the in- tersection of Centenary Drive and Tulane Boulevard was presented. The rea- sons given by the property owners for this req.uest were that the nearest street lights from this area were two long blocks away, and that they felt that they would be better protected with an additional light at this intersection due to very dark conditions. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern 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, AUTHORIZ- ING THE PLACING, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERA- TION OF A STREET LIGHT AT THE INTERSECTION OF CENTENARY DRIVE AND TULANE BOULEVARD Mr. and Mrs. Jake Wilonsky appeared before the Commission, again requesting that there be a Z-hour Parking Restriction incurred in front of his property on the West side of Hillcrest Av:enue in the 6800 Block. Mr. Wilonsky stated that the building was ready for occupancy the last part of August, and al- though he had had numerous prospects anxious to lease the building, when they investigated and found the same cars parked in front all day, every day in the week, they had turned it down. He further stated that he had been a taxpayer in University Park for the past eight years and had enough confidence in the lo- ca~tion to invest a large sum of money to erect this building. Further, that he had not realized a penny's rent in the last fourteen months, and was really anxious to keep the building if possible. He believed that the situation would be helped if the City Commission would grant him the Z-hour restri,ctive parking zone in front of his property. 334 (6.) out. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by i~iayro Pro Tern Stufflebeme, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the request of Mr. Wilonsky be granted in that 2,-hour parking restrictions be placed on the West side of 6800 Block of Hillcrest Avenue. Fire Marshal Chambers presented his annual report to the City Commis- sion; it is as follows: (1.) Answered 600 complaints, both fire and health. (2.) About 1, 2-50 inspections were made. (3.) Received over 500 pieces of mail. (4.) Delivered speeches and presented films on fire preven- tion to over 1, 2,50 Children in schools and kindergartens. (5.) Delivered lectures on fire prevention at Fire Station to 619 School Children. Over 5,000 pieces of Fire Prevention literature were passed (7.) Annual loss from 1-1-59 to 10-1-59: $34,742.49 .Carry-over from 1955: 37,026.01 Total $71,768.50 The City Commission directed the Chief of Police, Forrest E. Keene, to call all "off-duty" Firemen and Policemen in for duty for the night of October 31, 1959, being Halloween Night. The Commission instructed that they be paid for overtime in accordance with State Laws governing such matters. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 2,ND DAY OF NOVEMBER,' A. D., 1959. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 335 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, ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1959, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regu- lar session on Monday, November 2, 1959, at 7:30 p.m. The following were present: Mayor Pro Tempore Wylie Stufflebeme, Others present were: City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, City Auditor James E. Brown, Fire Marshal Fred L. Chambers, and Office Secretary Lola S. Pack. Mayor Pro Tern Stufflebeme called the meeting to order Promptly at 7:30 p.m. He stated to those present that there would be no official business discussed, due to lack of a quorem. He noticed that there were several Camp Fire Girls present, who had come to the meeting for the purpose of observing how a Commission Meeting was carried out. Mayor Pro Tern Stufflebeme stated to them that they were welcome and that they could observe this, the unofficial meeting. The following is the name and address of the young ladies present:' Carla Orr, 2716 Daniels Laurie Macon, 7810 Stanford Anne Dunlap, 2917 Stanford Barbara Porth, 3204 Bryn Mawr Lynn Cornett, 3205 Rankin These young ladies were asked to join the Commission at the Council Table. Miss Porth stated that they were interested to know where the City's drinking water was obtained. The City Engineer explained about water filtra- tion, where raw water is obtained, and the different proce, sses which must be 336 performed before water is usable by the. public. He and Mr. Stuffleberne discussed the l~ark Cities Water and Improvement District, its ownership, and management. 1Mr. Stufflebeme also went into the subject of City maintenance, finances, and other major subjects concerning City business. After this discussion, the following people appeared to discuss the issue of flooding conditions in the 3800 and 3900 Blocks of Lovers Lane and streets north to Bryn Mawr: Miss Rebecca White, 3909 Hanover . Mrs. John Beaucharnp, 3912 Hanover Mr. W. J. Rogers, 3605 Southwestern Mr. Ray Spears, 3600 Amherst Mr. Clyde Constant, 3601 Stanford This issue was discussed at great length. Mr. Stufflebeme stated to all Of those present that the City Officials were still probing the issue, and that every possi- ble effort was being made to alleviate the problem. After due cor~sideration, Mr. Stufflebeme instructed the City Engineer to consult three consulting engineer- ing firms for a fee covering the complete revaluation and re-design of the eintire drainage area, including ~erial maps, studies of pr'esent storm sewerage system, and other essential items. The proposmls are to be submitted at the next Coun- cil Meeting on November 16, 1959. 'The following is a summary of the Fire Marshal's report to the Commission: Automobile Fir e s Heart Attacks October, 1959: No Loss Runs 7 13 Total Runs--31 Loss Runs False 8 1 Estimated loss for month of October, 195~.; $4, 650. O0 337 Marshal Chambers also reported th. at fire trucks stood by during the Southern ildethodist Bonfire on Friday, October 30, 1959. A letter from Mrs. Helen Hunt Spradlin was presented, requesting more and better lighting in Bu~'leson Park across from Sorority Houses at S. M. U. and for more police patroling in that area during during study periods at night. After due consideration, it was decided to go to that location to observe the situa- tion, and report findings at the next Council Meeting. Chief Keene presented a letter from three merchants, requesting a two- hour parking restriction on Brentwood Street at its intersection with Hillcrest Avenue and adjacent to all businesses in that area. Mr. Stufflebeme said that action will be taken on thfs: request at the next meeting on November ~16, 1959. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE I%TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, A.D., 1959 A T T E~~~ 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, ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1959, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regu'- 1ar session on Monday, November 16, 1959, at 7:30 p.m. The following were 338 present: Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme (Mayor Pro Tern) and Commissioner E. Wilson Germany. Others present were: City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, City Auditor James E. Bro:_wn, Purchasing Agent William E'. West, Fire Marshal Fred L. Cham- bers, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Mayor P~ro Tern Stufflebeme called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. He recognized. Miss Rebecca White of 3909 Hanover Street, the per- son who has attended several meetings of the Commission/or the purpose of discussing with the Members what action, if any, the City expected to take in an effort to prohibit flood damage. Accompanying Miss White were Mrs. Mar- guerite E. Goelet'of 3909 Bryn Mawr and Mr. D. D. Shiflett of 3913 Hanover· Neither of the last two names mentioned had previously attended the City Com- mission Meetings. Mr. Shiflett purchased 3913 Hanover since the date of the last flood. Since purchasing the property, he has reconstructed the dirveway, having raised same slightly above the previous grade. Mayor Pro'Tern Stuf- flebeme explained to those present that the Officials had reque~:ted the engineer- lng firms or Forrest and Cotton, Powell and Powell, and Rollins and Mahoney, all to make a proposition to the City, offering to study the flood drainage problem; to suggest to the City what work should be done; what work deserved priority; and, last but not least, give the City some idea as to what the financial cost will be both for engineeripg and storm sewer construction. Mayor Pro Tern Stufflebeme further explained that the representatives of the firms mentioned above were present in the Auditorium, and that the City Commission was anxious to get the reports from each of the firms. Whereupon the people excused themselves. 339 Mr. Cart Forrest and one of his assistants appeared for and on behalf of Forrest and Cotton. Mr. Forrest discussed storm sewer problems with the Commission for more than one-half hour. : He was followed by Major Powell and his son Richard, two of the senior members of Powell and Powell, Engineering. Mr. Guy Rollins then appeared before the Commission and urged that his firm be given an opportunity to study the storm sewer problem of this City. A letter from Mr. Rollins indicated that his firm, Rollins and Mahoney, would undertake the problem, including the furnishing of a topographical aerial map, for an approximate amount of $8,000.00. Each of the gentlemen referred to above were given courteous consideration by the City Commission and assured that their respective proposals would be given fair consideration. A public hearing was fl~en held in connection with the closing of the hear- ing and levying of an assessment for part of the cost of improving the alley be- tween Rosedale and Milton Streets, extending from Dickens to Thackeray. This hearing was advertised for the 2nd day of November, that there was not a quorum present on November was recessed to be continued on November 16, 1959. 1959., but due to the fact 1959, the public hearing A~motion was made by Mr. Germany, seconded by Mr. 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 IM- PROVING ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK D, CAMPUS HEIGHTS NUMBER 2 ADDITION AND THROUGH BLOCK H, FRANCES DANIEL PARK ADDITION; FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY 349 ABUTTING THEREON AND-AGAINST THE OWN-~ ERS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS; AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THERE- OF: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mayor Pro Tern Stufflebeme issued a Proclamation declaring Saturday, November Z1, 1959, as Mayflower Compact Day. The City Clerk presented a petition signed by the tenants o~ the building located at the corner of Brentwood Street and Hillcrest Avenue. This petition requested Z-hour parking on Brentwood Street from Hillcrest west. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Ge~rmany, seconded by Com- missioner Stufflebeme, put to vote, a.nd carried unanimously that such parking restrictions be imposed. The City Glerk discussed with the Comrrission Z-hour parking restrictions on Hillcrest Avenue, pointing out that from time to time occupants of various and sundry blocks had requested that parking be restricted for some specific block. He pointed out that he only knew of three specific tenants located between Lovers Lane and Binkley Street that had not indicated their' willingness to go along with Z-hour restrictions. He further recommended that an Ordinance be passed restrict- lng parking to two-hour's limit on the west side of Hillcrest from minkley Street north to Lovers Lane. After discussing the problem thoroughly, such a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seco.nded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously. Chief Keene explained to the Commission that Mrs. Reese Jones, who is apparently in charge of the Rainbow Girls, desired permission to store toys in the fountain on Snider Plaza. The toys will be later picked up and repaired 341 and given as Christmas presents' to the needy. A motion was made by Commis- sioner Germany, seconded by Commissioner Sti~fflebeme, put to vote, and car- ried unanimously that such authorization be granted. A letter from Mr. George P. Cullum, Sr., requestiDg the City to waive the $2,500.00 Police Service Charge as a contribution to the Southern Methodist Sustentation Drive for 1959-00 was read, Aftei~ due consideration, the City Clerk was authorized to advise Dr. Willis Tare and Mr. Cullum that the service charge would be waived for the ye~.r 1959-00. Chief Keene explained to the Commission that the 'University Park Fire- men's Race Team had recently won three trophys. These were won at a meet- ing of the North Texas Firemen's Association at Carrolton, Texas, on Novem- ber 7, 1959. The Team consisted of Lt. Mitchall C. Cope, John T. Lynch, L. E. Mayfield, A. M. Belsher, J. O. Coker, Jr., H. L. West, and J. D. Branum. One of the tr°phys won represented the third time that our Firemen had achieved first place; and having won the trophy three times in succession, it becomes the property of this City. Their names and the' date of the competi- tion have been engraved upon the trophy. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 7TH DAY OF DECEMBER, A, D., 1959. ATTEST: / CITY CLERK * * * * * * * * * * . * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 342 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, ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1959, AT 7:30 p.m. The Board. of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regu- lar session on Monday, December 7, 1959, at 7:30 p.m. The following were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme, and Commis- sioner E. Wilson Germany. Others present were: City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, City Auditor James E. Brown, Purchasing Agent William E. West, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, Deputy Tax As- sessor and Collector James D. Woodar~l, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. The fol- lowing people were in the Auditorium and were invited to come forward and take seats in front of the large table by the Council Members: D. D. Shiflett, 3913 Hanover Rebecca White, 3909 Hanover Mrs. Mary R. Hemphill, 3324 Hanover M. E. Goe!et, 3909 Bryn Mawr Mrs. Vera Goelet, 3909 Bryn Mawr Mrs. John Beauchamp,' 3912 Hanover Mrs. Hemphill'and Miss White were very insistant that the Mayor and Commis- sioners 'state what, if anything, the City was going to do in an effort to prevent future flooding conditimns around their homes. They were informed by the Mayor' and both of the Commissioners that they did not Propose to set a time limit upon their activities. Miss White asked the Mayor if the City would be int..erested in purchasing her home. Mayor Coffee told her that if she desired to sell her home to the City, that she should write a letter, sending it to the City Clerk, setting 343 out the price desired; and that the Mayor and Commissioners, upon receipt 'of such communication, would give consideration to her proposal. A. motion, was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commis- sioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the following Reso- lution be approved: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS ON CERTAIN ALLEYS IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY : PARK AND KNOWN AS DISTRICT NUMBER 384 A motion was then made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Com- missioner Stufflebeme, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the following Resulution be approved: RESOLUTION ORDERING PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS .DUE L. D. CRAWFORD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN A CERTAIN ALLEY BEING KNOWN AS DISTRICT NUMBER 384, AND AUTHORIZ- ING PURCHASE OF CERTAIN CERTIFICATES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ATTEST~~~ yz (~iT~f CLERK The City Clerk presented Certificate of (~redit to Tax Roll Number 523, listing taxes to be cancelled in the amount of $3,813.31, for the years 1939 through 1959, which were determined to have been levied through error, or uncollectible. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, secon- ded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the Cer- tificate of Credit to Tax Roll Number 523 be approved. There being no further business, the Meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE gIST DAY OF DECEMBER, A.D., 1959 344 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONEP~S OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1959, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regu- lar session on Monday, December Z1, 1959, at 7:30 p.m. The following were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme, and Commis- sioner ~]. Wilson Germany. Others present were: City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, Purchasing Agent William ~]. West, Fire Marshal Fred L. C~ambers, 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. A Mr. Yancey and a Mr. Earl McClure, representatives of the Magnolia Petroleum Company appeared before the Commission and requested that they ]~e granted a special permit or that oru Building Code be amended, authorizing the construc- tion of a filling station at the southwest corner' of Lovers Lane and Preston 1Koad using a rolled steel material with a porcelain enamel finish as a substitute for 1Z-inch masonry walls as required by this City. After due consideration, the problem was referred to City Attorney Dick P. Wood with the request that he contact proper officials of the State Board of Insurance for the purpose of determining an adverse effect, if any, upon our fire rates. Mr.. Wood is to report his findings back to the Commission at the next regular meeting. ~, Mr. Ray Spears of 3600 Amherst Street appeared before the Commission to inquire what action had been taken toward alleviating the t]ooding of; properties 345 of lower elevation in University Park. Mr. Spears was assured that the City is using all the resources it has along these lines. A motion was made by CommiSsioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commis- sioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the following Reso- lution be approved: RESOLUTION IN MEMORY OF EDWARD STRIBLING WESSON A motion was made by Commissioner Germany, 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, REC/J LATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY, REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING NORTH AND SOUTH ON LOMA ALTO DRIVE TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSECTION OF LOMA ALTO DRIVE AND PURDUE STREET, AND THE INTERSECTION OF LOMA.ALTO DRIVE AND SOUTHWESTERN BOULE- VARD, AND PROVIOING A PENALTY FOR THE VIO- LATION THEREOF A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commis- sioner Germany, 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 APPOINTING J. CLEO THOMPSON AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TF_~AS The following is a summary of the Fire Marshal's report to the Commis- sion: .346 Automobile November, 1959: Heart Attacks. No Loss Runs Loss Runs 1 6 13 6 1 Actual Loss Paid--$Z, 140.00 Emtimated Loss-- Z$0.00 Tramh Total Z7 SZ, 390.00--Estimated total loss Marshal Chambers also reported that during the last thirty days training films have been shown to the Firemen. Mr. Paul Emery, Robert Sullivan, Mr..and Mrs. R. S. Gozzaldi, and Mr. Edwin Jacobs all appeared bearing petitions with more than 100 signatures, requesting the Mayor and two Commissioners to stand for re-election in ~kpril, 1960. The following is the text of the petitions: "We, the undersigned citizens of University Park, take this means of expressing our appreciation for the excellent City Administration you have given this City. "We know that the City Government has been properly handled in the past and urge you to seek re-election in April. Because of your untiring efforts, this City ha~ the best government of any community in the Nation, and we are using this means of drafting you for continued service." After all of the above people had addressed the Commission, the Mayor and Commissioners held a brief conference; and Mayor Coffee announced that he and the Commissioners would be candidates for re-election--the election to be held the first Tuesday in April, 1960. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 4T~AY~F~ D. , 1960 347 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, ON MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 1960, AT 7:30 P.M.' The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regu- lar session on Monday, JanuaFy 4, 1960, at 7:30 p.m. The following were pre- sent: MaYor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme, and Commissioner E. Wilson Germany. Others present were: City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, City Auditor James E. Brown, Purchasing Agent William E. West, Fire Marshal Fred L. Chambers, 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 recog- nized Miss Rebecca White of 3909 Hanover Street and her sister, Mrs. Mary R. Hemphill of 3324 Hanover Street. These ladies were interested in what ac- tion, if any, the City had taken relative to alleviating flood damage. Mayor Coffee / requested City Engine:er Jack B. Kirven to make a report relative to his findings; and Mr. Kirven stated that according to his recent calculations, the lowering of the water level in the vicinity of the City I~Iall and the enlarging of conduits un- der Turtle Creek Boulevard and under University Boulevard would result in a les- sening of the flood hazards. Mayor Coffee then'.recognized Mr. Earl McClure, an employee of the Mobile Oil Company, who had appeared before the City Commission on December 21, 1959. Accompanying Mr. McClure was Mr. Ray Strickland and Mr. Roy Triche, both employees of the Mobile ~)'il Company, and Mr. J. Paul Smyers, a repre- sentative of the Southern Company. The Southern company is the cor~pany 348 interested in selling to the Mobile Oil Company non-combustible materials to be used for the construction of a Magnolia filling station to be located on Lots 12 and 13, Block 1, of,Troth's:and Boswell's Re-subdivision of Preston Heights Addition--which land is located at the southwest corner of Lovers Lane and Pres- ton Road. The gentlemen from the Mobile Oil Company were provided with a copy of our letter of December 22, 1959, written to Mr. George C. HawIey, Chief Engineer of the State Board of Insurance, Austin, Texas, and a copy of his re- ply of December 29, 1959. After considerable discussion, the Mayor and Com- missioners requested the gentlemen to confer with our City Engineer; Troth and Boswell, owners of the land in question; and with a representative of Mr. Leo Corrigan, owner of the adjoining land on the south, for the purpose of trying to work out a type of building and a development which will be satisfactory to the City and all others interested in the development of this area. The City Clerk discussed with the Commission the desirability of adver- rising for four large garbage trucks. made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, After a brief discussion, a motion was seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously that such advertisement be placed in the Official Publication calling for sealed bids to be submitted to the Commission in the near future. There bi~ing no further business, the meeting adjourned. ~' cYrY CLERK 349 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, ON MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 1960, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regu- lar session on Monday, January 18, 1960, at 7:30 p.m. The f~)llowing were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme, and Commis- sioner E. Wilson Germany. Others present were: City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, City Auditor James E. Brown, Purchasing Agent William E~ West, Fire Marshal Fred L. Cham- bers, 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. The fol- lowing gentlemen appeared before the Commission: T. M. Yancy ) Paul Ashby )--Ail representatives of Mobil Oil Company Ray Strickland ) Paul Stayers )--Representatives of the Southern Company L. E. Pietzker ) The Southern Company is the firm interested in selling to the Mobil Oil Company enameled steel to be used in connection with the construction of filling station at the southwest corner of Preston Road and Lovers Lane. One of the above named gentlemen had been to Austin, Texas, for the purpose of conferring with Mr. George C. Hawley, Chief Engineer of the Rate and Casualty Section of the State Board of Insurance. The unnamed gentleman delivered to the Mayor and Commis- sioners a letter dated January 18, 1960, addressed to the Mayor and signed by Mr. Hawley, which contained the following statement: 350 "The back wall * of the station will be constructed on a line 5 feet 3 inches from the back of the building lot, being exposed by a masonry building." · South Side The letter in question was not sufficiently clear to justify the Mayor and Com- missioners of this City to make any change in our present building Code. The letter was referred to City Attorney Dick P. Wood with the request that he confer with the attorney of the Mobil Oil Company and also with Mr. George G. Haw- ley, if he felt that he should, so that he will be in a.position to properly advise our City Commission relative to the change of our Building Code to permit the type of construction in question~ The City Clerk and Chief of Police, at the request of Mrs. Helen Langley and Mr. D~te Simpson, presented to the Commission the request that the Boy Scouts be permitted to construct on the lawn here at the City Hall a wooden re- production of the "Old Man Texas," which would be approximately 27 feet in height to be left on the lawn until after Dallas Troup 70 has its Spring Jamboree some- time in February. The Commission discussed the request at considerable length. It was pointed out that such a sign would be a violation of our present Zoning Law, and further that the City would be liable for any damages which the sign might cause to life or property. After due consideration, Chief Keene was requested to inform Mrs. Langley of the Commission's decision. The City Clerk presented a letter dated October 6, 1959, from the Univer- sity Park Methodist Church requesting that this City extend tax ex'eruption privi- leges to Lot 17, Block 45, University Heights Addition, which is the corner of Preston Road and Colgate Avenue, at the rear of the Church; and to Lots 1 and 2., Bloc 2, of Caruth Hills Addition, being the property at the northeast corner of 3 51 Southwestern Boulevard and Dur'ham Street. This location is to be used as a home for the Pastor of the Church, and the location on Colgate will be used by an sociate Pastor. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commis.4 oner Stu£flebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unani- mously that the Church's request be granted. The City Clerk presented a letter from the ~.quitable Life Assurance Society, recommending that the protection carried by that company on the em- ployees of this City be increased from $1,000.00 to $3,000.00. The subject was discussed briefly and then the matter was taken under advisement. The City Clerk reported to the Commission that he had recently been of- feted $500.00 in cash by'Mr. J. 1~. Ray and the same. amount by Mr. San£ord Stewart, the respective owners of Lots 8 and 9, Block 5, of Walkers Addition. Said funds were offered to pay in full the property owner's prorata share for the paving of the west one-half of Auburndale Street from Potomac Avenue north to Normandy, abutting the lots described above. After du~ consideration, a mo- tion was made by Commissioner 'Germany, seconded by Commissioner Stuffle- berne, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the funds be accepted, and that our Street Maintainence Department proceed with the improvement of the street just as soon as weather conditions permit. The City ~lerk was instructed to con- tact the owner, s of the properties on the east side of Auburndale Street in this Block and endeavor to obtain their co-operation so that the entire street could be paved. Marshal Chambers made the following report for the month of Decem- ber, 1959: 352 Auto s 3 No Loss Runs Loss Runs ~ Grass F~ires Injuries by Fire 9 : 9 1 1 ' Inhalator administered to 4 people with heart attacks Total Calls - - 26 Total Loss--$6,660.44 Marshal Chambers also made the following Annual Report for the Year 1959: Loss Runs 45 No Loss Runs Autbs Grass Fires False Total Calls 193 45 15 Total Loss $57,444.36 1958 Carry-over 37,026.01 Grand Total for 1959--$94, 470.37 0 301 There being no further business, the Meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 1ST D. ~ OF FEBRUARY, 1960, A.D. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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, ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1960, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regu- lar session on Monday, February 1, 1960, at 7:30 p.m. Thelbllowing were pre- sent: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme, ~ommissioner E. Wilson Germany; also present were: City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer 353 Jaci B. Kirven, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, Purchasing Agent William E. West, Fire Marshal Fred L. Chambers, Superintendent or,Public Works L. H. Sullivan, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7~B0 p.m. The roi- owing gentlemen appeared before the Cominission: T.M. Yancy ) Paul Ashby )--Ail representatives of Mobil Oil Company Ray Strickland ) Paul Smyers )--Representatives of the Southern Company L.E. Pietzker ) One of the above gentlemen stat.ed that he.had just returned from Austin, Texas, where he had visited with Mr. George C. Hawley, Chief Engineer, Engineering Section, Rate and Casualty Section, State Board of Insurance, and preBented to the Commission a letter dated February 1, 1960, signed by Mr. Hawley, in which it was set out that the City might amend its Permit Ordinance, or Building Code Ordinance, i without prejudice to the City of University Park's key rate as now pub- lished. Said amendment was to be identical with a proposed~amendment that the City had made to Mr. Hawley. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Ger- many, Seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put .to vote, and carried unani- mously .that following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE PASSED AND APPROVED ON TIE 18TH DAY .OF MAY, 1931, ENTITLED BUILDING PERMIT ORDINANCE AND BEING "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF UN1V ERSITY PARK, TEXAS, RE- QUIRING THE TAKING OUT OF A BUILDING PER- MIT BY ANY PERSON, FIRM, CORPORATION, OR ASSOCIATION DESIRING TO ERECT, REPAIR, OR DEMOLISH ANY BUILDING OR STRUCTURE WITHIN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK." A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commis- sioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously that Mayor Coffee issue the following Proclamation: MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, 1960, AS AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH The City Clerk was then requested to open sealed bids which had been sub- mitted pursuant to Legal Advertisement appearing in the Official Publication on January 14, 1960; setting out specifications and the City's desire to purchase four trucks to be used in the garbage department. The following bids were submitted: Ed Maher, Inc. --$4, 145.00, each Stolz Motbrs, Inc.--S4, 130.60, each Ben Griffin Auto Company-.-$4, 038.10, each Commissioner Stufflebeme requested that the City Engineer, Purchasing Agent,. and the ,City Clerk try and determine why the City did not receive more pro- posals. An investigation was made, and it was determined that in addition to the Legal Advertisement appearing in the Official Publication, special invitations to bid had been mailedlo the following firms: Doran Chevrolet Company. Calhoun Chevrolet Company Mohr Chevrolet Company Johnson Brothers Chevrolet Ed Maher Ford, Inc. Horn-Wil..liams Ford Company Glass t%4otors, Inc. (Ford) Ben Grit~in Auto Company (Ford) Stolz Motors, Inc. (Ford) International -Ha rye stet Mack Truck, Inc. After conferring with the sales managers for several of the firms which did not submit bids, it was determined that various and sundry reasons were re- sponsible for the City's not receiving more than three proposals. 355 After full consideration had been given to all information obtained, a mo- tion was made by Commissioner Stuffleb.eme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the four trucks be purchased from Ben motion Griffin Auto Company, which was the low proposal. This/also included that the Budget be amended, and that unallocated funds be transferred to the Garbage De- partment to provide funds for payment of the trucks. The City Clerk then opened sealed bids submitted pursuant to Legal ~kd- vertisement appearing in the Official Publication that the City would purchase four (4) covered garbage collection units to be mounted on the four new trucks described above. The only bid submitted w.as that of the Pak-Mor Manufacturing Company of Sun.Antonio, Texas. They proposed to furnish four 24-cubic yard bodies to be ins~lled on trucks furnished by the City for a net price of $15,298.00. This proposal ~ave the City credit for four 15-cubic yard units now mounted on 1952 Model International Trucks. An investigation revealed that the City purchased an identical ulxit as des- cribed above in. March, 1957, from the Pak-Mor people at a price of $4, 375.00. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote, and carried ffuanimously that the proposal~ of the Pak-Mor Manufacturing Company be accepted. Chief of Police Keene discussed with the Commission a request that he had received from one of the Officials of the Southwestern Legal Foundation of Southern Methodist University that this City contribute $300.00 in cash to the Foundation as a permanent membership fee, entitling the City to enroll Police Officers. in Law Enforcement Schools without further charge. A motion was made 356 by Commissioner Stufflebeme that the Mayor appoint Commissioner Germany to confer with proper Officials of S. M. U. for tl~ purpose of determining the neces- sity of this City's making such a contribution. Commissioner Germany agreed to make the investigation.. City Er~gineer I~irven presented to the Commissinn a proposed traffic plan to be put into operation in the vicinity of the Highland Park Presbyterian Church for Sundays and other times when there might be large crowds in that location. The Commission requested Chief Keene and Engineer Kirven to try and work out a traffic pattern that would give some relief from traffic congestion. Mr. KirVen then eXhibited to the Commission samples of aerial photographs and explained the City's need for such an aerial map, or maps. He explained that prices rangedfrom $350.00 to $1,500.00, depending upon the elevation from which the photographs would be taken. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the ]Engineer be authorized to enter into contract for an aerial map with the understanding that the cost of same would be somewhere between $350. O0 and $550.00. Mr. KiMven then presented to the Commission plans of proposed storm sewer improvements based upon his study for the past several weeks. After due consideration, it appeared to be the unanimous decision of the City Commission that it is desirable that the City start south of McFarlin Blvd. and construct drain- age boxes under McFarlin Blvd; further, that such drainage boxes be constructed under University Blvd. at both the east and west forks of Turtle Cr, eek; and-further, that additional drainage boxes be constructed under Turtle Creek Blvd. on the west fork of Turtle Creek. It was pointed out that it is apparent that the dam across Turtle Creek south of McFarlin Blvd., from Mr.. McElvaney's property to the property owned by Mr. Locke and Mr. Alford on the west, should be altered so that the water could get out of the lake between this locatinn and McFarlinBlvd. at a more rapid speed. City Clerk Hamman was instructed to communicate with Mr. McElvaney furnishing him with a copy of Mr. Kirven's recent report relative to storm sewers and flood waters. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE i~H DAY OF FEBRUARY, A.D., 1960. C~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 BOULEVARD, ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1960, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the ~ity of University Park met in regu- lar session on Monday, February 15, 1960, at 7:30 p.m. The following were .present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme, Commissioner E. Wilson Germany; also present were: City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, City Auditor James E. Brown, Purchasing Agent William E. West, Fire Marshal Fred L. Chambers, Building Permit Clerk Lawrence L. Wilson, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. 358 The Mayor called the meeting to order and recognized Mr. and Mrs. Fred F. Alford of 3819 McFarlin BoUlevard. Mr,. and Mrs, .Alford wanted to discuss with the City Commission the City's problem of flood waters in the vicinity of the City Hall and their home. Mr. Alford stated that in his opinion, if the shoul- ders of the 03 ncrete dam between his property and the Mct~lx~aney property were done away with, leaving the entire dam the height of the present spillway, that considerable relief would be experienced. He stated that he realized that the flood of October resulted in water the depth of approximately five (5) feet passing over the spillway. He further stated that as 'a property owner and a citizen of this community, that he would be glad to co-op~rate with the City in its undertaking to lessen damage done by tloods. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commis- sioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the Mayor issue an Order and Notice of a City Election to be held in this City for the purpose of electing a Mayor and two Commissioners on Tuesday, April 5, 1960. After discussing the probable number of votes that will be cast at this election, it appeared to be the unanimous opinion of the Members of the Govern- ing Body that the City Clerk order or arrange to rent from the County of Dallas a total of three (3) froting machines to be used at said election. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commis- sioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVE>RSITY PARK REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING SOUTH 359 Loss Runs ON i~ICKWICK LANE TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSEC- TION .OF VILLANOVA DRIVE; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF The City Clerk presented a letter from Mr. Richard F. Loomis, Jr., requesting that an Ordinance prohibiting parking at anytime be passed, prohi- biting parking on the east side of Hunter~ Glen Road, beginning at a point 110 feet south of Lovers Lane--this location being in front of the property owned by Mr. Richard F. Loomis, Jr. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously that an Ordinance creating a Fire Lane at the location above be adopted. The Members of the Governing Body discussed the proposal that a part of the City's surplus funds, which are now on Time Deposit earning 3 percent be invested in United State Treasury Notes. After considerable discussion, Mayor Coffee suggested that no action be taken at this time, and that this pro- posal be taken under consider~tion and again be considered in July, 1960, prior to the time that the City advertises for bids for a Depository for the year end- ing August 1,-1961. Fire Marshal Chambers presented to the Mayor and Commissioners a bound copy of the Fire Marshal's Annual Report for the year 1959 and the follow- ing report for the Month of January, 1960: No Loss Runs Automobiles Resuscitator Total 4 15 3 4 Building s involv ed - - E stimat ed Value - - Insurance - - Total Actual Loss Z6 $95, ooo, oo 61,000.00 $ 1,011.55 360 There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 7TH DAY OF MARCH, A. 1960. ATTE . ': .... ~..:~ / CITY CLERK De 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, ON MONDAY, MARCH 7, 1960, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regu- lar session on Monday, March 7, 1960, at 7:30 p.m. The following were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme, Commissioner E. Wil- son Germany; also present were: City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, City Auditor James 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. Mr.' Spen- cer Carver of 3521 Wentwood Drive appeared before the Commission and requested permission to use the City Hall Auditorium on Monday, March 14, 1960, on behalf of the newly formed civic group known as the Citizens': Association of University Park, of which he has been elected President. Mr. Carver was later joined by Mr. Roger Harlan, Sr., of 3625 Granada, and his son, Mr. R. Harlan, Jr., of 3213 Colgate. After the problem had been discussed from many angles fora con- siderable length of time, a motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote, and carried unanimously that Mr. Carv.er and his group be permitted to use the Auditorium without charge on Mon- day night, March 14, 1960. The Ordinance governing the swimming pool and its operation was discussed briefly, and a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, .secxor~ed by Com- missioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the following Or- dinance be adopted: ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF TIE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, PRO- VIDING FOR THE USE OF THE UNIVERSITY PARK SWIMMING POOLS BY CERTAIN PERSONS; PROVID- ING RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE USE OF THE POOLS; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES HERETOFORE ADOP- TED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The Chief of Police and the City Clerk discussed with the Commission the removal of the flat iron Stop Signs from the center of the street on Lovers Lane between Douglas Street and the Cotton Belt Railroad. The City Engineer was re- quested to make a further study of the proposal; and that the matter be given fur- ther consideration when the City Commission convenes again on March Z1, 1960. A motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Commissioner' Stufflebeme, put to vote, and carried unanimously that Fire .Marshal F~ed L. Chambers be authorized to attend the 5th Annual Arson Conference in Austin, Texas, at the expense of the City of March 8 through 11, 1960. The following is the Fire Marshal's report for the month of I~ebruary, 1960: AutO.Fires . Heart Attacks 6 Z No Loss Runs Loss Runs Total Runs 15 4 27 Total Loss Paid--S1, 317. 17 No carry-over for February 362 There b~ing no further business, the Meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS~ THE 21~ ~Y OF MARCH, 1960. * * * * * * * * * * * 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, ON MONDAY, MARCH Z1, 1960, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Pa~:met in regu- lar session on Monday, March 21, 1960, at 7:30 p.m. The following were pre- sent: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme, and Commissioner E. Wilson Germany; also present were: City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City En- gineer Jack B. Kirven, City Auditor James 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;xn., and recog- nized the following guests: Mr. Spencer Carver, 3521 Wentwood Mr. Peter M. Tamburo, 3332 Amherst Mr. and Mrs. Ed Stern, 427.0 Normandy Mr. Catv er thanked the Mayor and Commissioners for the use of the Au- ditorium by the newly formed University Park Citizens' Association on March 14, 1960. Mr. Carver stated that the group elected permanent Officers and adopted a Constitution, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations. He extended an invitation to the Mayor and Commissioners to attend the next meeting of his association which 363 will be in the Hillcrest State Bank Auditorium on Thursday, April 7, 1960, at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Coffee, Commissioner Stufflebeme, and Commissioner Ger- many thanked Mr..Carver for the invitation and agreed to attend the meeting. Mr' Tamburo stated that he had no business to discuss with the Commission; that he came to express his appreciation for the capable and efficient manner in which the City had been operated under the present ~Kdministration. Mr. and Mrs. Stern complained to the Commission that the employees of the Park Department had materially damaged a Crabapple tree in their rear yeard, the limbs of which extended over a 6-foot fence into the alley area. Mrs. Stern stated that the fence was 3 feet off the alley line and that whe felt that the City employees, should not have cut the limbs off the tree closer than 3 feet to the fence, this being the property line. Mayor Coffee and the Commissioners all agreed with Mrs. Stern that the tree should have been trimmed according to her version, and that the forem~n of the Park Department would be given strict instruc- tions to be more observant and more careful when trimming shrubs in the area. There bi~ing no fruther business, a motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote, and carried unani- mously that the meeting recess. PASSED AND APPROVED THISTHE 'TH DAY OF APRIL., 1960, A.D. .... , * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 364 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, ON MONDAY, APRIL 4, 1960, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regu- lar session on Monday, April 4, 1960, at 7:30 p.m. The following were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme, and Commissioner E. Wilson Germany; also present were: City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Chief of Police F6rrest E. Keene, City Auditor James E. Brown, Fire Marshal Fred L. Chambers, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sulli- van, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m., Mr. James McNeese, Attorney for the Hillcrest State Bank, appeared before the Commission and discussed with them the desire of this Client to use Lots 8, 9, and 10, Block 2, University Park Addition, as a parking lot. These three vacant lots are on the south side of Haynie Street in the 3400 Block, immediately west of the alley extending north and south, which is west of Hillcrest Avenue. It was explained to Mr. McNeese that this area is zoned as a "B" Single-family Dwelling District; and that parking lots for commercial institutions are not permissible in an"A" or "B" Single- family Dwelling Area. The City Clerk presented a letter from Mr. Manuel DeBusk, Secretary of the Callas County Democratic Executive Committee, requesting permission to hold the May 7th and June 4th Democratic Primary Elections in the Fire Station at 3800 University Boulevard for Precinct No. 133. A motion was made by Com- missioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote, and 3(]5 carried unanimously that the City Clerk be authorized to write to Mr. DeBusk and advise him ,that the City will interpose no objection to the elections being held in the Fire Station as requested. Fire Marshal Fred L. Chambers reported to the Commission the following relative to fire losses during the Month of March, 1960: Autos Heart Attacks No Loss Runs Loss Runs Total Runs 4 4 14 4 26 Estimated Loss--S55,000.00 A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commis- sioner Germar~y, .put to vote, and carried unanimously that the City Clerk be in- structed to have a rubber stamp made which would set out that "In Case of Fire, call the University l~ark Fire Department at EMerson 3-2343." Chief Keene discussed with the City Commission the congestion of traffic in front of the Sorority Houses ease of Airline Road. It was decided that the City should try to obtain permission from the Officials of Southern Methodist University to paint parking ~,paces in the parking area between the Sorority Houses and the north side of Daniels Avenue. This would establish head-in parking~ leaving an area in the center which should be designated as a Fire Lane. Chief Keene, Mar- shal Chambers, Superintendent Sullivan, and City Clerk Hamman were instructed to try ~nd work this problem out. The Commission discussed at considerable length the unsatisfactory opera- tion of our two-way radio system. Chief Keene and Clerk Hamman were instructed to contact Mr. Thomas Carter who is now maintaining our equipment. It was felt that the service can be improved. 366 There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 18TH ATTES ' : C__/iTY CLERK D Y OF APRIL, A.D., 1960. 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, ON MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1960, AT 7:30 P;M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University 'Park met in regu- lar session on Monday, April 18, 1960, at 7:30 p.m. The Following were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme, and Commissioner E. Wilson Germany. Also present were: City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Chief of Police and Fire Departments Forrest E. Keene, City Auditor James E. Fire Marshal Fred L. Chambers, Superintendent of Public Works L.H. Water Dep~rtment Manager Roland T. Puryear, Citizens present were: Mr. Paul Emery, 3608 Bryn Mawr Mr. Robert L. F~ullivan, 3012 $outhwe~.tern Mr. Richard Kincheloe, 4020 University Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Gozzaldi, 2945 University Mrs. Hollis Smith, 3501 University Mrs. Ralph E. Hamman, 3137. Caruth Mr. Thomas Carter, 6508 Turtle Creek Blvd. Mr. Gene Lary, 4317 Stanford Mr. Fred Peek, 3718 Villanova Brown, Sullivan, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at ?::30 p.m. Mr. Wil- liam Sweet, an attorney, .appeared and presented a letter signed by himself, as attorney on behalf of Mrs. Pauline Glasco and Republic Natic~al Bank, Admini- strator of the Estate of L. M. Glasco, Deceased. This letter was an application to the City, requesting that Lot 2, Block 7, of University Park Estates Addition be re-subdivided and that permission be granted to construct an additional residence on the east part of this land. The application was accompanied by a blueprint which had been prepared by Gaston M. Vernon, dividing the present lot into two lots. The land in the western portion where the present house is located would consist of 55,587 square feet. The eastern part of the remaining land would consist of 55,527 square feet of land. Apparently, Mr. James F. Gray has entered into con- tract to purchase this block of land, provided same can be re-subdivided so that one additional residence can be constructed thereon. After the Mayor and Commissioners had examined the proposed re-plat, Mr. Sweet was advised that his request would be referred to the City Planning Commission, and that that Commission would hold a Public Hearing upon the ap- plication and make its l~ec°mmendation to the City Commission. When the Pub- lic Hearing had been held and the report of the City Planning Commission had been submitted to the City Commission, further consideration would be given the request. The City Clerk pl resented to the City Commission the Election Returns in connection with the City'El~-tion which was held on April 5, 1960. The Elec- tionReturns were c~rtified as being correct by Mr. Charles M. Powell, Presiding Officer, Mr.. R. B, Kincheloe, Mr. R. S. Gozzaldi, and Mr. Willard Crotty, As sistant Judges. 368 The Election Returns certified that 150 people voted in the City Election on April 5, 1960--that 147 votes were cast for Roy C..Coffee as Mayor; that 148 votes were cast for Wylie Stuffiebeme as Commissioner; and 130 votes were cast for E. Wilson Germany as Commissioner. After the Election Returns had been reviewed, a motion was made by Corn- missioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote, and car- ried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE CANVASSING THE RETURNS OF THE CITY ELECTION HELD APRIL 5, 1960, DECLAR- ING ROY C. COFFEE ELECTED MAYOR, WYLIE STUFFLEBEME AND E. WILSON GERMANY ELEC- TED COMMISSIONERS OF THIS CITY, .AND ORDER- ING THEIR IMMEDIATE INSTALLATION. A motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING BONDS TENDERED BY ROY C. COFFEE, WYLIE STUFFLE- BEME, AND E. WILSON GERMANY, AS PRINCIPALS, AND THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY, AS SURETY City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman then administered the Oath of Office to the incoming officials. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commis- sioner Germany, 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 UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, TERM BEGINNING .APRIL 18, 1960, ENDING AT THE WILL OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE SAID CITY 369 A motion was then made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Corn- missioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the following Or- dinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING DICK P. WOOD CITY ATTORNEY AND FIXING HIS COMPENSATION A motion was then made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Com- missioner Stufflebeme, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING FORREST E. KEENE AS CHIEF OF POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS A motion was then made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Com- missioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the following~)r - dinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING DR. RAY THOMAS- SON, M. D., OF 4421 MCFARLIN BOULEVARD, AS HEALTH OFFICER OF THE CITY OF UNIVER:- SITY PARK, TEXAS, AND DESIGNATING SAMUEL'S CLINIC AS THE HOSPITAL TO RECEIVE AND TREAT CITY EMPLOYEES IN CASES OF EMERGENCY A motion was then made by Commissioner Germany,, seconded by Corn- missioner Stufflebeme, 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, AP- POINTING A BOARD OF EQUALIZATION FOR THE YEAR 1960, FIXING TIME FOR THE FIRST MEET- ING AND THE COMPENSATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE .SAID BOARD OF EQUAliZATION. A motion was then made by Commissioner Stuffleberne, seconded by Corn- missioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the following 370 Ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK APPOINTING A BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, FIXING THE TERM OF OFFICE, AND COMPENSATION OF THE MEMBERS SO APPI~IN.TED. A motion was then made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Com- missioner Stufflebeme, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE APPOINTING A COMMISSION TO BE KNOWN AS THE ZONING COMMISSION 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 COM- PENSATION OF THE MEMBERS SO APPOINTED A motion was then made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded~y Corn- missioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the following Reso- lution be approved: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, POINTING MEMBERS OF THE CITY PLANNING COM- MISSION A motion was then made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Commis- sioner Stufflebeme, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the following Reso- lution be approved: RESOLUTION APPOINTING EXAMINING AND SUPER- VISING BOARD OF ELECTRICIANS A motion was then made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Mayor Coffee, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE APPOINTING WYLIE STUFFLEBEME AS MAYOR PRO TEM TO SERVE DURING THE AB- SENCE OF THE MAYOR 371 The Mayor presented a letter from Mr. L. A. Bickel, Vice-President of the Lone Star Gas Company, requesting that this. City authorize an increase in gas rates charged by the Lone Star Gas Company in the amount of 5.4~ per thou- sand cubic feet of gas used. The letter addressed to the Mayor was accompanied by a letter from Mr. Dick P. Wood, City Attorney, in which it was pointed out that the increase requested was in keeping with legislation passed luring the last Session of the Legislature permitting gas companies to increase the price paid for gas at the mimicipal gates the sum of 5.4~ per thousand cubic feet. It was fuither deter- mined that the City of Dallas and other Dallas County municipalities had heretofore adopted Ordinances permitting the gas company to increase its charges--said increase to become effective as of May 1, 1960. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commis- sioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND DETERMINING THE GENERAL SERVICE RATE TO BE CHARGED FOR SALES OF NATURAL GAS AND NATURAL GAS SER- VICE TO RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CON- SUMERS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF UNIVERSITY PARK, DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH RATE MAY BE CHANGED, ADJUST~r~,AND AMENDED AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The City. Clerk presented a letter from the Town of Highland Park, set- ting out that the. OfficiaIs of said City felt that the flow of traffic on Mockingbird Lane could be expedited if traffic signal detectors were installed on Mockingbird Parkway on each side of Armstrong Boulevard, and said detectors were made a part of the traffic signal equipment now serving the int~ersection of Mockingbird Lane and lviockingbord Parkway .with Armstrong Boulevard. A~motion was made by Commissioner Garmany, secondedby Commissioner Stuffleberne, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the Mayor be requested to write a letter to the Town of Highland Park, setting out that this City will interpose no objection to the instal- lation of the proposed traffic signal detectors, provided the work is done in co- operation with and' subject to tlie approval of our City Egnineer.~ Fire Marshal Fred L. Chambers reported that during the first 18 days in April, 1960, the Fire Department had administered artificial respiration to four (4) people suffering from heart impairments; that four (4) automobiles had burned; that three (3) homes had been damaged--estimated loss 'being approximately $54,789.00; and that the Department has answered fourteen (14) calls where there was no loss. Chief Keene discussed with the Commission the fact that the City of Dallas and other municipalities of this County would start a campaign, on Wednesday,. .._ April 20, 1960, to check dirvers of motor vehicles to determine if said drivers are the holders of Official Driver's Licenses~ ' At first there appeared.~to be some question relative to the desirability of our Police Department participating ,in this ~drive. After discussing the matter fully, it appeared to be the feeling of the City Commission that this City should participate in the drive. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE ZND DAY OF MAY, A. D., 1960, ATTE · - CrT~ CLERK 373 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY ]3OULEVARD, ON MONDAY, MAY 2, 1960, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regu- lar session on Monday, May 2, 1960, at 7:30 p.m. The following were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commiss. ioner Wylie Stufflebeme, and Commissioner E. Wilson Germany. Also present were: City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene, City Auditor James E. Brown, Fire Marshal Fred L. Chambers, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Citizens present were Mr. and Mrs. ghter, Mrs. Richard Wray, Jr.; and Mr. Drive. Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, Henry Tirey, 3500 Rankin; their dau- Spencer Carver, Jr., 3521 Wentwood The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. He recog- nized Mr. Henry Tirey and stated that an Ordinance had been prepared appointing Mr. Tirey as Judge of our Municipal Court. A motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Commissioner stUfflebeme, put to vote, and carried unani- mously that the following Ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING HENRY TIREY CITY JUDGE AND FIXING HIS COMPENSATION Mayor Coffee then requested City Attorney Dick P. Wood to administer the Oath of Office to Judge Tirey. When this had been done, the City Clerk discussed with theCity Commis- sion the widening of University. Boulevard from Airline Road east to Durham Street; 3 4 also the installation of curbs and gutters and the widening of Shannon Lane from the alley south of Windsor in a southerly and then a westerly direction. It was also recommended that Preston Parkway be widened 1Z feet from McFarlin south to Windsor Parkway, The present paving is only Z2 feet wide, and there is a parkway on the east side 41 feet wide. He pOinted out that the suggested widening of all of the mbove streets will permit the parking of cars on each side of the street and provide sufficient roadway for cars to pass in the center. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seConded by Commissioner Stuffleh~me, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the above work be authorized and accomplished by using City employees and equip- ment; it being specifically understood that the abutting property owners on Shan- non Lane are to contribute $3.00 per lineal foot for curb and gutter and the widening of this street. The other streets are to be widened at the expense of the City. This discrepency being due to the fact that no curb or gutter has ever been installed on Shannon Lane where the street is to be widened; whereas the property owners on University Boulevard have heretofore paid for the curb and gutter and the paving of the street. The street is being widened for the purpose of helping the flow of traffic. The curb to be removed from Preston Parkway and the widening of the pavement of that street abuts a 41 foot parkway owned by ~h~ City. Consequently, there would be no or~e to assess in this instance. The City Clerk presented a letter addressed to the Board of Commissioners, ? signed by Mr. Grover Hartt, Jr., as attorney for Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nick and Mr. Donald E. Bowles, owners of Lots 1 and Z, and the east 7 1/Z feet of Lot 3, 375 Block 1, Wrights Addition. Attached to said letter is an application for re-zoning of the property, which is located at the southwestern corner of San Carlos Drive and Preston Road. The owners request that the zoning be changed so that they may construct thereon a multiple apartment building. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the application of Mr. and Mrs. Nick and Mr. Bowles for the re-zoning of the property in question be referred to the Zoning Commission for its study and re- Jr. , sation for helping to hold the City Election on April 5, c ommendation. The City Clerk then presented a letter from Mr. Richard P. Kincheloe, returning to the City a check in the sum of $10.00, tendered him as compen- 1960. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the City Clerk be requested to write Mr. I~incheloe a letter of thanks for his services and that the $10.00 be returned to the General The City Clerk reported that the Pak-Mor Manufacturing Company of San Antonio, Texas, will hold a training school in the near future for the purpose of teaching the employees of municipalities that have purchase their products the best methods to pursue in maintaining Pak-Mor equipment. This school will last about a week. It was recommended that we send two of our employees to attend this training school. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the Mayor, 376 the City Clerk, and the Superintendent o£ Public Works select two employees to attend this training school, and that it be at the City's expense. The City Clerk explained to the Commission that it appeared to be neces- sary for the lake in Caruth Park to be drained, silt removed, and that some concrete walls be constructed to prohibit fruther erosion. City Attorney Dick P. Wood reported to the Commission that Mr. Ray Spears, 3600 Amherst Street, had recently' telephoned him relative to what progress, if any, the City had made toward the improvement of drainage so that £1oods would do less damage to properties located in lowlands. The Commission also discussed the lowering of the dam south of McFarlin Boulevard between the homes of Mr. Eugene McElvaney, Mr. Eugene Locke, and Mr. FredAlford. The City Attorney was requested to prepare an easement which would include authorization to lower the dam in question. Fire Marshal Chambers made a report for the Month of April, 1960, which is as follows: Autos Heart Attacks No Loss Runs Loss Runs Total Runs 5 7 9 2 23 Estimated Loss--S2, 347. 10 ~ There being no further, business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 16TH DAY OF IViAy, 1960, A. D. 37 ? MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CO]~dISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PAR.K, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, ~800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, ON MONDAY, ~Y~ t6, 1960, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session on Monday, May 16, 1960, at 7:30 p.m. The following were Present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme, and Commissioner E. Wilson Germany. AIso present we're: City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Chief of Police and Fibre Department, 'Forrest E. Keene, City Auditor James E'. Brown, Fire Marshal Fre~l L. Chambers, Super- intendent of Public Works, L. H. Sullivan, Deputy Tax Assessor and Collector James D. Woodard, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor. called the meeting to order promptly at ?.:30 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Ray J. Pulley of 4416 Stanhope, accompanied by three or four of their neighbors, appeared before the Commission and discussed the need for storm sewer drainage in the vicinity of their homes. Mayor Coffee explained that the Commission was aware of the need to e~tend the storm sewer in Armstrong Parkway from Normandy no~'th to Larchmont. He also explained that at that time a storm sewer should be constructed in Stanhope from Armstrong west to Loma Alto; andc further, tl~ t said storm sewer should extend in Loma Alto from Stanhope north to Larchmont. Mayor Coffee and the Commissioners explained to these people that the City had a few critical areas where storm waters had gotten into homes, and they hoped that they would be able to make some installations this Summer that will alleviate these problems. They expressed the further hope that the Armstrong-Stanhope storm sewer can be eXtended before the Fall rainy season. Mr. John Cowden of 3806 University Boulevard came before the Commis- sion and discussed with them the fact that a prior owner of his home had con- structed a greenhouse of masonry and glass in the alley at the rear of his home. He exhibited to the Commission a canceled check which the former- owner had given the City with a notation in the left-hand corner that the check was in payment of the alley. City Attorney Wood explained that the only way an alley could be abandoned would be to submit the proposition to the Elector- ate; and that in his opinion the action taken b~ a previous Council on the 5th of October, 1936, was void. Mr. Cowden stated that he was not surprised at the City Attorney's ruling on the matter and that he stood ready to co-operate with the City in connection with the pro~)lem. Mr. Jack Crozier, who is building a four-unit apartment at the corner of Rosedale and Hursey, appeared before the Commissi'on and complained about the price the City Clerk and the City Engineer had charged him for the paving of Hursey Street abutting Lot 6, Block 8, of Hursey Addition. It was explained to Mr. Crozier that it was felt that [h'e price charged was reasonal~le, when taking into consideration the width of the pavement; and further that he had signed a Mechanic's Lien Note, had made partial payment, and the work had been completed. Mr.-Crozier then urged the Co~i~nmission to order the remaining part of Hursey Street paved. After discussing the matter for some time, a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously that ihe following Ordinance be adopted: , ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVE- 379 MENT OF A IRDRTION OF HURSEY STREET; DEFIN- ING THE PORTION OF SAID STREET AS DISTRICT NO. 387, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PA RK, TEXAS; MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST; DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEEK TO PREPARE AND FILE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY A motion was made by Co~mmissioner Germany, 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 IMPROVE- MENTS OF AN ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK D, UNIVER- SITY ANNEX ADDITION, AND THROUGH BLOCK 8, HURSEY ADDITION; APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM ~VAGE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH SPE- CIFICATIONS, LETTING CONTRACT FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS, MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST, DIRECTING THE CITY EN- GINEER TO PREPARE ESTIMATES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY A motion was then made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Corn- missioner Germany, put tO Vote, and carried unanimously that the following Re solution, be approved: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES ON THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVEMENTS ON ALLEYS KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 385 AND DISTRICT NO. 386, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS; FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING TO THE OWNERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY AND TO ALL OTHERS INTER- ESTED; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE The City Clerk presented a recommendation from Chief Keene, Captain Churchman, Judge Tirey, and Ci~ty Attorney Wood that a Stop Sign be placed on Rankin Street, requiring cars to stop prior to entering upon or across Airline Road. A motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by 380 Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote, lowing Ordinance be adopted: and carried unanimously that the fol- 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 ON RANKIN STREET T~ A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSEC TION OF AIRLINE ROAD; AND PROVIDING A PEN- ALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF The City Clerk presented Certificate of Credit to Tax Rolls No. 524 in the total sum ofSZ, 781.60, listing over 100 small personal tax items which were levied for various yea?s from 1940 through 1959. It is apparent that all of the items listed are uncollectable and should Me removed from the live assets to the inactive roll. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, approved. put to vote, and carried unanimously that this be City Clerk Hamman and Chief of Police Keene discussed with the Commis- sion the recent complaints received due to the crowds assembling to take Driver's License tests on Thursdays and Fridays at the house in Goar Park. After due consideration, the City Clerk was requested to discuss with the proper Official of the Highway Department the possibility of part of the load now handled at this location being handled elsewhere. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 6TH DAY OF JUNE, ATTES~/'//~,/,: t!//" 1960. 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, ON MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1960, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session on Monday, June 6, 1960, at 7:30 p.m. The following were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme, and Commissioner E. Wilson Germany. Also present were: City Attorney, Dick P. Wood; City Engineer, Jack B. Kirven; Chief of Police and Fire Department, Forest E. Keene; Fire Marshal, Fred Chambers; Supt. 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.; there were no guests; the only people present t~eing those named above. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted; 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; PRO- VIDING THAT, THE SAME SHALL NOT APPLY ON CERTAIN SPECIFIED DAYS; STATING, THE TIME LIMIT; PROVIDING FOR THE MARKING ~F PARK- ING 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 REMAINDER; REPEALING THAT SPECIFIC ORDINANCE RELAT- ING TO TIME LIMIT PARKING ADOPTED THE 4TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1957, AND ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY A motion was then made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Commis- sioner Stufflebeme,put;to vote, and darried unanimously that the following Ordinance 382 be adopted:~ AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES FOR THE DEATH OR PERSONAL IN- JURIES OF. AN.Y PERSON OR FOR DAMAGE TO OR DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY; MAKING SUCH NO- TICE CONDITION PRECEDENT TO THE RIGHT TO SUE THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS; AND PRESCRII~ING THE AUTHORITY TO WAIVE NOTICE. The motion was then made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adccpted: 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 PURDUE, AND NORTH AND SOUTH ON WILLARD STREET, TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTER- SECTION OF PURDUE STREET AND WILLARD STREET; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. The City Clerk presented to the commission a letter from Mr. Grover Hart, Jr., re!tuesting that the City Commission hold a Public Hearing upon the application of Mr. and Mrs. Franl~.Nick and Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Bowles,' that _ W~J~' the property located at the southeast corner of San Carlos and Preston Road be re-zoned and classified as multiple apartment area. The Zoning Commission had held a Public Hearing, June 1, 1960, upon this same proposition and had recommended to the City Coimmission'that no Change be made in the present zoning. After due consideration a motion was made, seconded, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the City Commission hold a Public Hearing on this question at its regular meet- ing, July 18, 1960. The City Clerk was instructed to see that proper Legal Notice is published in the official publication, and tlmat notice of the Public Hearing be mailed to all the owners of property in the 4100 Block of San Carlos Drive. 383 The City Clerk presented a letter from Mr.' Wally Hoffrichter, r~questing permission for four (4) outstanding swimmers, namely Douglas and David Duwe~of 6500 Hunters Glen Road and Richard and David Quick of 37 30 Mockingbird Lane, to train in the University Park swimming pool for the U.~ S. Olympic Team Tryouts in Detroit, Michigan, August.g, 1960. Mr. Hoffrichter appeared in person and stated that he would personally coach the swimmers, and that they would like per- mission to enter the pool at 6:30 a. rn., and would not use the pool for practice purposes during the hours the pool is gpen to the public. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the City employ Mr. Hoffrich- ter as a special swimming instructor for the sum of $30. for the season, so that he might supervise these four swimmers. Mr. Hoffrichter stated that he would use the funds paid him by .the City for purchasing swim tags for the four swimmers, two of which live in University Park, and two in Highland Park. City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman delivered to Mr. Hoffrichter a key to the :swimming pool, and he was authorized to use the pool as requested. The City Clerk presented a letter from Mr. James B. Burleson, Certified Public Accountant, proposing that his firm, F. W. Lafrentz & Co., audit the al- fairs of this City as of September 30, was ma~e by Cgrnmissioner Germany, 1960, for the sum of $1400.00. A motion seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote, and carried unanimously that Mr. Burleson's proposal be accepted and that he be notified that he may begin the prelirninary work at any time.' The City Clerk presented a letter from the Austin Contracting Company, offering to pay the City 10~ per cubic yard for dirt removed from lar~l owned by the City, located at the corner of Lornbardi Lane and Shady Trail. The City Clerk 384 also told the Commission that he had recently had inquiries from other contractors desiring to purchase dirt at this location. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commis- sioner Germany, put .to.vote,. and carried unanimously that the Mayor and City Clerk investigate the pos~sibilities of ea,ch of these pr,oposals and that the Mayor be authoriaed to enter into contract with the company making the best proposal.  f Keene discussed with the Commission fhe fact that the State Police Conference would be held in Corpus Christi, June 12,-June 15, also that the Slate Fire Marshal's Conference would be held in Galveston, June 14--16. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Com- missioner StufflebeDue, pu.t to vote., and carried unanimously that Chief Keene by authorized to attend the,State Police Conference in Corpus Christi, and that Marshal Chambers and six of the City Firemen who are members of the City's Champion.Pump Team, attend the Fire Marshal's Conference in Galveston, the City to pay the expence incurred in attending these con. ferences. The City Clerk discussed with the Commission the fact that Mr. Gene McE1- vaney had not consented to sign a.n easement permitting the City to lower the dam across Turtle Creek south of McFar~lin Blvd., abutting his property. The City Clerk was instructed to write Mr. McElvaney a letter transmitting to him the ease- ment which has beer, prepared by the City Attorney for his signature, 'and that Mr. McElvaney be requested to execute the'easement and return it to the City at his convenience. .The City Clerk, City Engineer, and Public Works Superintendent, Mr. Sul- livan, discussed with the Commission the widening of the pavement on University Blvd. , from Airline Road east to Durham Street. After due consideration, a 3S5 a motion was duly r~ade, seconded, put to vote, and carried unanimously; that the pavement on this part of University Blvd. be widened .and extend from sidewalk to sidewalk. The Fire Marshal and City Engineer discussed with the Commission the fact that an official of S.M.U. had proposed that the University would provide two fire plugs that are needed for protection of property on the campus, and might be used in emergency to protect property adjoining the Campus if the City. would make the ~nstallation. After due consideration, a motion was made, Put to vote, and carried unanimously, that the .City accept this proposal and that when the Fire plugs have been delivered, the City make the installation without charge. The City Clerk explained tha~ t he had had several telephone ~alls complaining about the Hillcrest State Bank parking trucks and cars over night on. its public park- ing. lot. The lot was taking the complexion of a used car lot. He was instructed to write to Mr. mowell, President of the Bank, and point out to him that such use of this parking lot is a violation of the Zoning Ordinance and a violation of the permit granted the Bank for the construction of this parking area. The City Attorney, Dick P. Wood, reported to the Commission that he had filed an answer in District Court to Law Suit brought by Mr. Herbert Johnson against the City in respect to the use of the property located at 34Z8 University l~lvd. Their being no further business, the Meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE ZOTH DAY OF JUNE, A.D. , 1960. ATTEST:~/~ CITY ~Z LERK 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, ON MONDAY, JUNE ~-0, 1960, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session on Monday, June ~-0, 1960, at 7:30 p.m. Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme, Germany. Also present were: City Engineer, Jack B. Kirven; Chief of Police and Fire Department, Forest E. Keene; Fire Marshal, Fred Chambers; Supt. of Public Works, L. H. Sullivan; and City Clerk, Ralph E. Hamman.' The following-were present: Mayor and Commissioner E. Wilson E. Persuant to The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. Legal Advertisement, ~apPearing in the official publication, May Z6, and June 9, 1960, a Public Hearing was held in connection with the paving of the alleys known as District Numbers 385 and 386. ~No one appeared to protest the improving of these alleys. A motion made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, was seconded by-Commis- sioner Germany, put to vote,, and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be~ adopt ed: ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK D, UNIVERSI-TY ANNEX ADDITION, AND ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK 8, HURSEY ADDITION; FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PRO;- PERTY ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST THE OWNERS THERE- OF; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS; AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES' IN EVIDENCE THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The City Cl~rk presented a petition bearing twenty-one (21) signatures of people living on Stanford Street east of Willard, requesting that stop signs be placed on Stanford Street at its intersection with Willard Street stopping the Traffic mofring east and west. Traffic movement in the area was descussed with the Chief 387 of Police and the City Engineer, and after due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Germany, 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 REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MOVING EAST AND WEST ON AMHERST STREET, STANFORD STREET, AND HANOVER STREET TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSECTIONMOF AMHERST, STANFORD, AND AND HANOVER STREETS WITH WILLARD sTREET; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF Mr. Cecil Smith and Mr. Fred Hamrick, of 3500 and 343Z, respectively of Bryn Mawr Drive, appeared before the City Commission and.presented communica- tions signed by Mr. J. W. Riehm, Mr. PenDell Pittman, and Mr. John Lewis, rela- tive to traffic moving at high speed On Turtle CreekBlvd., from Thackeray Street to Caruth Street on the north. These gentlemen stated that it was their fe. eling that~ one or more stop signs shouldbe Placed on Turtle Creek Blvd., between the streets mintioned with the thought in mind that such stop signs would tend to slow. traffic, and probably prevent serious accidents. After due consideration, .the problem was refered to Chief Keene for his stu.dy with the request that a report be made back to the Com- mission of his recommendation at its next meeting which would be held Tuesday, July 5, 1960. Mr. Olin Scurlock, of 37Z1 Hanover appeared and complained of the noisy air conditioner in the yard of his next door neighbor, however,- Mr. Scurlock stated that he would not like to incur the ill will of his neighbor and unless City Engineer Kirven could handle the problem in a diplomatic way he Would prefer for the com- plaint to be forgotten. City Engineer Kirven presented a letter addressed to him in his official cap- acity, signed bY Mr. Charlton Fincher, requesting,' that he be re-imbursed in the approximate amount of $25., which it 'cost him to get his air conditioner repaired, after the repaired, after the recent flood of the lake in Caruth Park. After considering the letter, Mr. Kirven was instructed to forward Same to City Attorney Dick P. Wood, for Mr. Wood's recommendation and reply. Fire Marshal Chambers rmde a report to the CommissiOn of the activities of the Fire Department for the month of May, Automobile s Heart attacks 4 4 Total # runs ~P~ 1960; it iS as follows: No Loss runs 17 Loss runs 7 The estimated loss-is $7,085.45. Mr. Chambers also thanked the City Commission for having sent himself and several firemen to the Fireman's Conference in Galveston, June 14--16, Mr. Chambers also presented to the City Commission a picture of the Minuteman Resuscitator and recommended to the Commission that this City purchase such a machine to supplement the Resuscitator now in use. The cost of the proposed machine will be $372.00. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commis- sioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to order the machine recom- mended by the Fire Marshal. There being no further business, the~Meeting recessed. D., 1960. 1960. Stephens PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 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, ON TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1960, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session on Tuesday, July 5, 1960, at 7:30 p.m. The following were present: Mayor Pro-Tem, Wylie E. Stu£flebeme and Commissioner E; Wilson Germany. Also present were: City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer, Jack B. Kirven, Chief of Police Forrest E. Keene,. Fire Marshal Fred Chambers, Supt. of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, City Auditor James E. Brown, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Mayor Pro-Tern, No one was present except those listed above. A motion was made by Mr. Germany, seconded by Mr. 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 1960 A motion was made by Mr. Germany, seconded by Mr. 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, PROVING THE GENERAL ROL~S OF THE CITY CLERK AS EX-OFFICIO TAX ASSESSOR AND TAX COLLECTOR OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1960 A.motion was made by Mr. Germany, seconded by Mr. Stufflebeme, vote, and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: Stufflebeme called the meeting to order promptle at 7:30p. m. put to 390 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 SO.UTH ON TURTLE CREEK BOULEVARD TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSECTIONS OF I-LANOVER STREET AND SOUTHWESTERN BOULEVARD: AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF The City Clerk explained to the Commission that recently one of the garbage trucks ran over the meter box at the rear of 3632 Bryn Mawr, the home of Mr. B. B. Mercer. The water line was broken; Mr. Mercer called a plurnber, and feels that the City should reimburse l~im for the cost of the repairs, which was $10.22. This request had been investigated by Supt. Sullivan, and he recomrnended that the claim be allowed. A motion ~as made by Mr. Germany, seconded by' Mr. Stuffleberne, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to forward the City's Check t° Mr.' Mercer in the sum of $10. The Clerk called to the attention o£ the Commission that the Texas Fireman's Training School at A, & M. College, would be held beginning July 17, through July 22, 1960. He recommended that the Fire Marshal and two qualified firemen, to be selected by the Fire Chief, be authorized to attend this School at the expense of the City. A motion was made by Mr. Germany, seconded be Mr. Stu£fleberne, put to vote, and carried unanimously that this recommendation be approved. The City Attorney and the City Clerk discussed with Commission the desir- ability of obtaining a Court Reporte~ to record the minutes o£ the Public Hearing which will be held on July 18, at which time consideration will be given to the application of Mr. and Mrs. Prank Nick, and Mr. Donald E. Bowles, that the zoning be changed on Lots 1, Z, and the east part of Lot 3, Block 1, Wright Addition, 3 9 so that a multiple apartment may be constructed thereon. After due consideration it was unanimously decided that it will be proper to .employ the Court Reporter. City Attorney DickP. Wood was requested to make the proper arrangements. The following is the June f-eport submitted by the Fire Marshah Autos Hea'rt Attacks No Loss Runs Loss Runs Total Runs ,11 4 15 1 31 ' Estimated Loss--$Z, 500.00 There beingno further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 18~ DAY OF JULY, 1960, A. D. · ATTES~ · · · · . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDIT[DI~IUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, ON MONDAY, JULY 18, 1960, AT 7,:30'P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regu- lar session on Monday, July 18, 1960, at 7:30 p.m. The following were pr'esent: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme, Commissioner E. Wil- son Germany; also present were : City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B, Kirven, Chief of Police and Fire Departments Forrest E. Keene) and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. 392 The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. and recog- nized that there we're approximately 100 people in the Auditorium. The follow- lng is 'the name and address of those present and signing the Roll Call: Name Address Vic Stapper 4007 Normandy A. M. Brenneke 4014 Shenandoah Douglas R. Hitzmann 4349 San Carlos John R. Guynes 4356 San Carlos Mr. and Mrs. Earl Jones 4368 San Carlos Mrs. JohnR. Guynes 4356 San Carlos Mrs. John W. Alexander 4372 San Carlos Mrs. GraF Umpleby 4237 San Carlos Mrs. J.M. Corian 4233 San Carlos Mrs. poWell Gibson 4224 San Carlos Wynn M. Smotts, 4525 San Carlos S. H. Kelly 4400 San Carlos, 4117 Stanhope Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Gozzaldi 2945 University Blvd. Mrs. Elizabeth Ellington 4384 San Calrlos · Mrs. Richard D. Crawford 4109-11 San Carlos Richard D. Crawford 4109 4109-1t San Carlos L. F. Richardson 4113 San Carlos Mrs. L. F. Richardson 4113 San Carlos Joe W. Lisman 4114 San Carlos ReubenG. Lewis 4360 San Caklos Olin Scurlock 3621 Hanover Paul Emery 3608 Bryn M&.wr Mrs. R. B. Davis 4500 San Carlos J. J. Celano 4501 San Carlos Eleanor M. Celano 4501 San Carlos Odell Klutts 4 118 San 'Carlos E, W. Vander Hays 4148 San Carlos Paul H. Stewart 4352 San Carlos S. M. Haley 4006 Shanandoah E. L. Haley 3942:Davila (Owner of 4141 Normandy) Mrs. E. L. Haley 3942 Davila W. H. Fritzler 4116 San Carlos Mrs. W. H. Fritzler 4416 San Carlos E. C. Inglish 4149 San Carlos Mrs. Harry Weinberger 4377 San Carlos A. V. Metier 3701 Hayrie Mrs. D. H. Mackay, Jr. 7418 Centenary Mary Amirkham Jones No Address Richard Wray, Jr. 4225 San Carlos 393 Name Address Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Dobson Mr. and Mrs. Irving E. Cope Mr. and Mrs. Walter Goodman T. H. Barrett Jean F. Barry R. B. Roorback Fred Ligon, Jr. Lewis J. Murphy Richard B. Miller I. W. Santry, Jr. · '~ Mrs. M. W. Beyer M. W. Beyer Mrs. Frank Nick Guion Gregg Mrs. H. M. Amirkham Miss Shi Beck Mrs. D. E.-Bowles Donald E. Bowles Robert A. Johnson Mrs. Walter A. Gruenberg Walter A. Gruenberg 4108 San Carlos 4516 San Carlos 4513 San Carlos 4417 San Canl os 4353 San Carlos 4524 San Carlos 4520 San Carlos 4529 San Carlos 11648 Coral Hill 6843 North ~idge Drive No Address No Address llZ East 12th 7618 ~ryn Mawr 5974 Royal Crest Dallas Country Club 4~618 Fairfax 4618 Fairfax 4122 San Carlos 3649 McFarlin 3649 McFarlin The Mayor explained that on April 14, 1960, application was made to the Board of Commissioners for a change in zoning. Said application was signed by Frank Nick, Mrs. Frank Nick, and Donald E. Bowles, owners of Lots 1, 2, and the east 7 1/$ feet of Lot 3, Block 1, of Wright Addition to the City ox University Park, Texas, being a tract of land fronting 142.5 feet on l~an Carlos Drive and abut- ting Preston Road a distance of 154.75 Feet. The application requested that the land in question be designated as a "D" Area, so that the owners might construct thereon a multiple apartment building. The application described above was considered by the City Commission at its regular meeting on May Z, 1960; and after due consideration, a motion was made, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the request be referred to the Zoning Commission for its study and recommendation. 394 The Zoning Commission held a Public Hearing on June 1, 1960, in con- nection with the request for a change in zoning; and at the conclusion of this Pub- lic Hearing, a motion was made, put to vote, a nd carried unanimously that the Zoning Commission recommend to the City Commission that the application for a change in Zoning of the land in question be rejected. On June Z, 1960, Mr. G=over Hart, Jr., Attorney for the Applicants, appealed to theCity Commission to hold a Public Hearing after issuing appropriate notices; and that said City Commission give further consideration to the request of the Applicants that their request of April 14, 1960, be granted.. On June 6, 1960, after due consideration, a motion was made .and carried unanimously that a Public Hearing be held on July 18, 1960; and that the City Clerk be instructed to see that proper Legal Notices be published in the Official Publica- tion; and that notice of the Public Hearing be mailed to all owners of property in the 4100 Block of San Carlos Drive. Notice of this Public Hearing was published under the heading of LEGAL NOTICE in the Official Publication under dates of June Z3, 1960, and June 30, 1960. Mr. Grover Hart, Jr., Attorney for Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nick and Mr. Donald E. Bowles, appeared for and on behalf of his clients. Mr. Hart first introduced Mr. Don $. Mackay, Jr., Vice President of the Dallas Federal Sav- ings and Lo,in Association, who testified that in his opinion the land in question was very desirable for a multiple apartment use; and that in his opinion most loan companies would not lend more than 70% of the value of single-family homes lo- cated on these lots as compared to the average advance of 90% as of this time; and that in his opinion lending agencies would not invoke as a severe penalty in making a loan on a multiple apartment. These observations were based upon the fact that the properties are located at the corner of 8an Carlos Drive and Preston Road, and that it is reported that the average daily volume of traffic along Pres- ton Road is in excess of 17,000 vehicles per day. Mr. Guion Gregg, Jr., who has been in the Real Estate Business in Uni- versity Park since 1939, appeared and stated that in his opinion the land in question is desirable for the construction thereon of a multiple apartment. .Mr. Gregg further stated that in his opini~)n the c~nstruction of a nice multiple apartment on this land would not depreciate the values of the single-family homes in the area. .- Mr. I~ W. Santry, an Official of Southern Methodist University's Engineer- lng School, addressed the Board of Commissioners and the audience and stated that inhie opinion the land in question was more suitable as a multiple apartment site than for any other~Purpose. One of his reasons for this opinion was attributed to the great volume of traffic on.Preston Road. Mr. M* W. Beyer, address not furnished, addressed the Commission, stating that in his opinion there was a gceat demand for a multiple apartment at this location., Miss Shi Beckaddressed the Commission and read to those present a letter she had written on July 18, L960, to the Mayor and Commissioners indorsing the proposed change in zoning. At this point, Attorney Hart stated that the Plaintiff would rest, and after those in opposition had spot. n, he would desire to make a rebuttal. , 396 After each of the above gentlemen had spoken for and on behalf of the pro- posed change in zoning, they were q, uestioned by the following people: Name Addr e s s Walter Goodman 4513 San Carlos R. B. Roorback 4524 San Carlos S. H. Kelly 4400 San Carlos Paul Emery 3608 B~yn Mawr Olin Scurlock 3621 Hanover Fred Ligon, Jr. 4520 San Carlos L.F. Richardson 4113 San Carlos Richard D. Crawford 4109 San Carlos Reuben J. Lewis 4360 San Carlos E. W. Vander Hays 4148 San Carlos J. J. Celano 4501 San Carlos Douglas R. Hitzmann 4349 San Carlos At this point, Mr. Joe W. Lisman, of 4114 San Carlos Drive, addressed the CommissiOn and stated that he would direct the opposition; and .he called Mr. Olin Scurlbck, of 3621 Hanover, to read a "Petition in Protest of Zoning Change." After this brief had been read by Mr. Scurlock, an original petition bearing 51 Signatures was presented to the Commission. Mr. Lismanthen requested Judge J. W. Hassell, Sr., of 3700 University Boulevard, to speak in opposition to the proposed change. Others speaking against the proposed change are as follows: Name Addr e s s Paul Emery 3608 Richard D. Crawford 4 4109 L. F. Richardson 4113 A. M. Brenneke 4014 Lewis J. Murphy 4529 Irving Cope 4516 Robert A. Johnson 41ZZ Wynn M. Smotts 4525 Bryn Mawr San Carlos San Carlos Potomac San Carlos San Carlos San Cai, los San Carlos 397 Name Addre s s DOuglas P~. Hitzmann 4349 San Garlos E. W. Vander Hays 4148 San Carlos S. H. Kelly 4400 Kan Carlos John R. Guynes 4356 San Carlos Mrs. R. B. Davis' 4500 SanCarlos Mrs. Gr.ay Umpleby 4237 San Carlos J. J. Celano 4501 San Carlos Paul H. Stewart 4352 San Carlos Mrs. J. M. Gowan 4233 San Carlos Earl Jones 4368 San Carlos Mrs. Powell Gibson 4224 San Carlos T. H. ]Barrett 4417 San Carlos After everyone had had an opportunity to express themselves against the granting of the proposed change of zoning, Attorney Hart again addressed the Com- mission and at this time presented Mrs. Frank Nick, one of the owners of the pro- perty in question, Who spoke on behalf of the proposed change. Mr. Hart also pre- sented Mr. Walter Gruenberg, 3649 McFarlin, who testified that he purchased a gun from Mr, Bob Johnson, of 4132 San Carl~)$ Drixce~ and that in his opinion Mr. Johnson, was operating a gun sales and repair establishment in his home. Attorney Hart said that the purpose of this information was to try and show that the area is deteriorating as a single-family home area, and that the best way to combat this condition was to change the zoning so that a multiple apartment may be constructed upon the land in question. Mr. Bob Johnson addressed the Commission and denied that he was opera- ting a business in his home. He stated that he was past 70 years of age, and that guns had been his hobby all oi his life, and that he sometimes bought, traded, and sold guns not as a business, :but only as a hobby. ACtorney Hart then stated that he had nothing further to present to the C omrr~i~sion. 398 Mayor Coffee inquired if anyone in the Auditorium desired to speak further with the Commission either for or against the proposed change in zoning. No one addressed the Commission. The Mayor and Commissioners then discussed the proposal among them- selves for a few minutes, and a motion was made by Commissioner Stuffleb. eme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the City Commission approve the recommendation made by ~he Zoning C.ommis- sion on June l, 1960, that the change in zoning of this land be denied. Mayor Coffee then addressed the audience and explained to them the decision made by the City C ommi s sion. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. · MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGOF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, ON MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1960, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of,the City of University Park met in regu- lar session on Monday, August l, 1960, at 7:30 p.m. The following were present: Mayor Roy C. Co£fee, and Commissioner E. Wilson Germany. Also present were: City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Chief of Police Forrest 399 E. Keene, City Auditor James E. Brow,~, Fire Marshal Fred L. Chambers, Super- intendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:210 p; m. Mayor Cof- fee announced that pursuant to Legal Advertisement appearing in the Park Cities-- North Dallas t~lews on Thursday, July 14, 1960, the City would receive proposals from Banks or Bankers to act as CityDepository of the City's funds for the period beginning August 1, 1960, and ending July 31, 1961. Mr. Cam F. Dowell, Presi- dent, of the Hillcrest State B nk, appeared and submitted a written proposal which briefly is as follows: The Hillcrest State Bank offers to pay 3% interest on Time De- posits of not less than 6 months; Z 1/2% on deposits of not less than 90 days; and 1% interest on deposits of not less than 30 days. The proposal also included extending lines of credit to the City at an interest rate 1% per annum, provided that at the time such credit was extended, the Bank would charge interest to the City at the same rate the B nk was paying i)n Time Deposits, that is if theCity should have any funds on Time Deposit at that time. When the City Clerk had completed the reading of Mr. Dowell's proposal to the Mayor and Commissioner, a motion was made by Commissioner German~, seconded by Mayor Coffee, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the proposal of Hillcrest State Bank to serve as Depository of this City for the period begin- ning August 1, 1960, and ending July 31, 1961, be accepted, and that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, DE- SIGNATING THE HILLCREST STATE BANK AS DE- POSITORY FOR THE YEAR ENDING JULY 31, 1961 A motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Mayor Cof- fee, 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 IN A NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN DIRECTION ON DUB- LIN STREET TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEED- ~ ING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSECTION OF /J PURDUE STREET AND DUBLIN; AND PROVIDING A iPENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF Fire Marshal Chambers submitted the following information as a report 1960: of the Fire Department's activities for the Month of July, Autos Heart Attacks No Loss Runs Loss Runs 3 6 16 1 Total Runs 26 Estirfiated Loss for IMonth--$2, 500. 00 The City Clerk pointed out that the Legislative Committee of the Texas Muni- cipal League will hold a meeting in Austin, Texas. on August 3, 1960; and that since Chief Keene is a Member of that Committee, he felt that the City should bear his expenses to Austin to attend this meeting. A motion was made by Corn- missioner Germany, seconded by Mayor Coffee, put to vote, and carried unani- mously that this be done. S'~atecr_ents. frorx'; the L. D.. Craw?oral Constraction Corr~pany in the amounts 0f $1, 844, 24 and $705,80 were presented. A motionwaslmade.'0y Commissioner Germany, seconded 'by Mayor Coffee and carried unanimously that the amounts be paid to said Company if and when the work had been approved by the City En- gineer.; whereupon a motion was made 'by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Mayor Coffee tha~ the following Resolution be approved: RE$OLUT. ION ACGEPTItX~G:~IM:PROV.EMENTS ON CERTAIN ALLEYS IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AND KNOWN AS DISTRICTS NUMBERS 385 AND 386 401 A motion -vials then made by Commis sioner Germany, seconded by Mayor Coffee that the following resolution be approved: RESOLUTION ORDERING PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS DUE L. D. CRAWFORD CONSTRUCTION CO. FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN CERTAIN ALLEYS BEING KNOWN AS DISTRICTS NO. 385 AND 386, and AUTHQ. P~,ZING PURCHASE OF CERTAIN CERTIFICATES ,OF CIAL ASSESSMENT. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTES '' * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITYPARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, ON MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 1960, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of rUniversity Park met in regu- lar session on Monday, August 15, 1960, at 7:30 p.m. The following were pre- sent: Mayor Roy C. Coffee. Also present were: City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, City Auditor James E. Brown, City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman, and Fire Marshal Fred L. Chambers. Mayor Coffee called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. and an- nounced that the meeting would recess due to the lack of a quoram. The meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE ~ DAY OF ~_~, A.D., 1960. ' t' MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COM~SSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST Z4,, 1960, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park, Texas, met in special session in the Mayor's Office on Wednesday, August 24, 1960, at 7:30 p.m. Present were Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme, Com- missioner E. Wilson Germany, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The City Clerk presented a letter from Mr. H. Bascom Thomas, Jr., offering his resignation ms Chairman of the Board of Adjustment. After due con- sideration, it was decided to appoint one alternate at this time. A motion was made by Commissioner Germany, 6econded by Commisg oner Stufflebeme, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopteR: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF CO'MMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARdi, TEXAS, AP- POINTING FRED N. PEEK AS AN ALTERNATE MEM- BER OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, FIXING THE TEi~M OF OFFICE AND COMPENSATION The Commission then discussed the proposed Budget for the year begin- ning October 1, 1960, and ending September 30, 1961. After giving careful con- sideration to the various items listed therein, the City Clerk was instructed to 403 proceed with the completion of the proposal; and a motion was made by Commis- sioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote, and car- ried unanimously that the following Resolution be approved: RESOLUTION ORDERING A HEARING ON THE BUD- GET OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1960, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1961 The City Clerk explained to the Commission that he and Chief I~ieene .had received several requests that parking be restricted along the west side of Douglas Avenue, from Druid Lane south to Emerson, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p. m., Monday through Friday. A motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote, and carried unanimously that Paragraph C of Section II of that Ordinance relative to Time Limits on Park- ing, adopted on the 6th day of June, 1960, and recorded on Pages 100-102, Vol- une 8, of the Ordinance Records of this City, be amended to include the west side of Douglas Avenue, from Druid Lane south to Emerson. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 6TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, A.D., 1960. ATTE~y , * * * * * * * * * * * * * , * * * * * * * * * * * 4O4 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVER~q TY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1960, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regu- lar session on Tuesday, September 6, 1960, at 7:B0 p. nm. The following were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme, and Commis- sioner E. Wilson Germany. Also present were: City attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engine.er Jack B. Kirven, Chief of Police and Fire D partments Forrest E. Keene, City Auditor James E. Brown, Fire Marshal Fred L. Chambers, Su- perintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, Deputy Tax Assessor and Collector James D. Woodard, and City Clerk Ralph E. Harnman. Mayor Coffee called the meeting to order promptly at 7::30 p.m. The only person present, other than those listed above, was Mr. John D. Ferris of 4404 GrassmereLane. The Mayor announced that the first order of business would be to hold a Public Hearing on the Budget for 1960-61, pursuant to a Resolution passed and approved on AugUst Z.4, 1960, and Legal Advertisement appearing in. the Official Publication on August Z5, 1960, in connection with the adoption of a Budget for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 1961. After the Public ~-Iearing ~vas held, a motion was made by Commissioner Stuffleberne, seconded by Commissioner Ger- many, 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, 1960, AND ENDING SEP- TEMBER 30, 1961, ~kND AUTHORIZING EXPENDI- TURES AS SET OUT IN SAID BUDGET 4O5 A motion was then made by Commissioner Germany, s.econded by Com- missioner Stufflebeme, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSION- ERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, LEVYING THE AD VALOREM TAX OF SAID CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK FOR THE YEAR 1960 TO PRO- VIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF CURRENT EXPENSES OF SAID CITY; AND FIXING THE TIME WHEN SAID TAXES FOR THE YEAR 1960 SHALL BECOME DUE; FIXING THE TIME WHEN.THE SAME SHALL BECOME DELINQUENT; PROVIDING FOR PENALTY AND IN- TEREST; AND PROVIDING ~'OR SPLIT PAYMENTS; AND REPEALING ALL TAX ORDINANCES IN CON- FLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Arr. otion was then made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Corn- missioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the following Re- solution be approved: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGET, APPROV- ING ALL EXPENDITURES MADE DURING THE FIS- CAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1959, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1960~ AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF CREDIT BALANCES TO ACCOUNTS WHERE EXPENDITURES HAVE BEEN IN EXCESS t)F BUDGET ESTIMATES, AND ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCES TO ACCOUNTS -WHERE SUCH FUNDS ARE NEEDED The Mayor stated that he had been' requested to issue a Proclamation de- claring the~Week of September 25 through October 1, 1960, as American Red Cross First Aid Week. A motion was made by Commissioner Germany, sec,~nded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the follow- ing Proclamation be issued: .. MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE WEEK UF SEPTEMBER Z5 THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 1960, AS AMERICAN RED CROSS FIRST AID WEEK IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS 406 The City Clerk presented a petition, requesting that the alley intersecting Block 5, University Park Addition be paved. A motion was then made by Corn- missioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote, and car- ried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IM- PROVEMENT OF AN ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK 5, UNIVERSITY PARK ADDITION; APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM WAGE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH IMPROVEMENT; MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S PROTION OF THE COST; DIRECTING THE CITY ENi;INEER TO PREPARE ESTIMATES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY A motion was then made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Corn- missioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the following Re- solution be approved: RESOLUTION APPROv~Nt~ AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES oN THE COST OF iMPROVEMENTS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVEMENT oN ALLEY KNOWN AS DISTRICT No. 388, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS; FIXING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING TO THE OWNERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY AND TO ALL OTHERS INTERESTED; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE The Mayor, the Chief of Police, the City Engineer, and the City Clerk discussed with the Commission the request that additional Stop Signs be placed at the intersection of Douglas and McFarlin streets. A motion was .made by Corn- missioner Germany, 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, iIEGULATING ~DRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS 407 TO BRING ALL VEHICLES MOVING NORTH ON DOUG- LAS STREET TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSECTION OF MC FARLIN BOULEVARD, AND REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL VEHICLES MOVING EAST ON MC FARLIN BOULEVARD TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSECTION OF DOUGLAS AVENUE; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF The City Clerk discussed with the Commission the re-surfacing of Preston Parkway from Windisor Avenue to McFarlin Boulevard. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Commissioner Stuf- flebeme, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the above described improve- ment be done, and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to award a con- tract to the responsible Contractor, offering to do the work at the lowest price. The City Clerk presi~nted a petition, requesting that a street light be loca- ted at the intersection of Normandy Avenue and St. Andrews Drive. He explained that there are ornamental lights in that area, and there is an underground cable at this intersection, and that the Dallas Power and Light Company had offered to install at this point an ornamental standard in keeping with the other ornamental lights in that area for a total cost of $570.00. The maintenance cost, including electricity, for such a light would be approximately $15.00 per annum, or they would install a standard mast arm street light free of charge. The mast arm street light would remain the property of the Dallas Power and Light Company--annual main- tenance for this type of light would be approximately $30.00 per year (all orna- ment~.l lights in this City are municipally owned, and the City pays-for electri- city and maintenance.) After due consideration, a motion was made by Commis- sioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote, and car- ried unanimously that the City Clerk be requested to contact Mrs. George F. 408 Tinkel of 5933 St. Andrews Drive, the sponsor of the petition, and explain to her that if the property owners in the area desiring the light would pay the $570.00, the cost of the ornamental light, the same will be installed; or if Mrs. Tinkle and her neighbors preferred the mast m-tm light without cost to them, that the City Clerk was authorized to contact the Dallas Power and Light Company to make the instal- lation. The City Clerk reported to the Commission that the Swimming Pool closed on September 5, 1960, at 6 p.m. Only two compalints were received by the Front Office during the entire season. There were only 17 minor accidents. There were 93, 50Z people using the Adult Pool; 5,048 Children under 8 years of age entered the smaller pools. Total :receipts--$ZZ, 461.00, with miscellaneous fees of $843.00, making a total of $Z3, 304.00. 513 children registered for free swimming lessons. The following is a summary of the Fire Marshal's Report for the month of August, 1960: Autos Heart At~cks 5 5 No Loss Runs Loss Runs 1Z 5 27 Estimated total loss--S5,039.86 There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 19TH D OF SEPTEMBER, ATTE~~ CIT/Y CLERK · · · · · · · · · · · , · , · · , · · , · , · TOtal Runs A.D., 1960. 409 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BO~JLEVARD, ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1900, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regu- lar session on Monday, September 19, 1960, at 7:30 p.m. The following were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme, and Commis- sioner E. Wilson Germany. Others present were: City Engineer Jack B. Kir- ven, Chief of Police and Fire Departments Forrest E. Keene, City AuditOr James E. Brown, 1PurchasingAgent William E. West, Fire Marshal Fred L. Chambers, and Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, and City Clerk Ralph E. Ham- manl Mayor Coffee called the meeting to order promptly at Z:30 p.m. He re- cognized the Following guests: MR. E. A. Wood, 3504 Colgate Mrs. E. M. Krusen, 3500 Colgate Judge Owen Giles, 3505 Colgate Mr. Wood acted as spokesman and requested that the Commission act favorably on a petition he and 15 of his neighbors had signed, requesting that stop signs be placed on Turtle Creek Boulevard at its intersection with Colgate Avenue, stop- ping traffic moving north and south, thus establishing a four-way stop at this in- tersection. Afte'~ due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Stuf- flebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, 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 TRAF- FIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATI~RS TO BRING ALL VEHICLES MOVING NORTH AND, SOUTH ON TUR- TLE CREEK BOULEVARD TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSEC- TION OF COLGATE AVENUE; AND PROVIDING A PEN- ALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF The City Clerk then presented a petition signed by James L. McNees, Jr., Attorney for Hillcrest State Bank, requesting that the Lots 9 and 10, and the east 10 feet of Lot 8, Block ?-, University Park Addition zoning be changed from single- family home use to multiple apartment use. The petition was given serious con- sideration; then a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the petition be denied; and that the City Clerk be instructed to so advise Mr. McNees. The City Clerk discussed with the Commission the request of Mr. Guy Goldstadt that the life insurance contract with the Equitable Life Assurance Soci- ety, insuring the lives of each of the employees of this City in the sum of $1,000.00, be amended, and the amount of the protection be increased. After due considera'- tion;~, it appeared to be t~e unanimous opinion of the Members of the Governing Body that no action be taken in connection with this matter at this time. W. William E. West Addressed the Commission and expressed his appre- ciation of the kindness shown to him by the Commission and employees of this City during the period of his recent illness. The Chief of Police addressed the Commission and explained the desire of a number of our Policemen to be authorized to wear a star on their left-hand sleeve, representing each five-years of si~rvice renderedthis City. After due considera- tion, a motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Commissioner 4!.1 Stufflebeme, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the City Commis- sion go on record as endorsing the above suggested procedure, and that the City Clerk be authorized to purchase as many stars .as are needed and the cost of same be borne by the City. The City Clerk explained to the Commission that the annual conference of the Texas Municipal League will be held in Galveston, Texas, on October 2, 3, 4, 1960, and that since the Mayor is President of Region 13 of the League, and that Chief Keene is Vice President of the Texas ~Police Chiefs' Association, a subsidiary of the League, that it would be proper for at least these two gentlemen to attendthe Annual Conference. A motion was made by Commissioner Stuffle- be:me, seconded by Commissioner Genmany, put to vote, and carried unanimou.41y that the Mayor, the Chief of Police, and the City Clerk be authorized to attend this conference, and that each of them be reimbursed for expenses incurred. There being no further business, the meetink recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE ~Z-~,yfl DAY OF OCTOBER, A.D., 1960. ' CI~ CLERK · · · · · · , · · · · · · · · , · · · · · , · · · · 412 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY ~L AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVfiRD, ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1960, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session on Monday, October 3, 1900, at 7:30 p.m. The following were present: Commissioner Wflie Stufflebeme. Also present were: City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, City Auditor James E. Brown, Fire Marshal Fred L. Chambers, and Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan. Mayor Pro tern Stufflebeme called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. He stated that the Public Hear'i~g, notice of whichlhad been published in the Official Publication on September 15, g2, and Zg, 1960, couldnot be held due ~0 ~he lack of a q. uorum; and tha~ ~ke meeting would recess and the Public Hearing for :the. paving of the alley through Blcok 5 of University Park Addition would be held Monday, October 17, 1900 at 7:30 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Metier of 3701 Haynie Avenue, being property owners of Block 5 of University Park Addition were the only people attending the Commission Meeting, exce?~ :City.Officials and employees whose names are listed above. the Public Hearing on October 17th. Mr. Metier stated that he~ would attend Mayor Pro tern Stufflebeme stated that recently Mr. Eugene McElvaney had requested that we try and keep McFarlin Boulevard cleaner and that the beer cans be picked up more often. Mr. Sullivan explained that this action is now taken twice each week. 413 Auditor James E. Brown reported that the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 1960, was completed with a cash balance of $11,000.00 in the General Fund, and that the Reserve Fund of $450,000.00 with which the year began on October 1, 1959, was still intact. Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Kirven discussed the cleaning up of Caruth Park. Fire Marshall Fred L. Chambers stated that Miss Frances Crump of 3549 Villanova Drive had been selected by the Highland Park Senior High School students as Miss Flame to represent the City of University Park in the Miss Flame Pageant. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 17TH DAY OF OCTOBER, A.D. , 1960. 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, ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1960, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session on Monday, October 17, 1960, at 7:30 p.m. The following were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme, and Commissioner E. Wilson Germany. Others present were: City Attorney 4i4 Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Chief of Police and Fire Depart- ments Forrest E. Keene, City Auditor James E. Brown, Purchasing Agent William E. West, Fire. Marshal Fred L. Chambers, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, Deputy Tax Collector J. D. Woodard, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Mayor Coffee called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. I-Ie recognized the following guests: Miss Nancy Crump, 3549 Villanova, who had been chosen Miss Flame of University Park for the year of 1960, also 1Mr. Jack Nadel, 3141 Bryn Mawr. Fire Marshal Fred L. Chambers announced that Miss Crump was chosen as first runner-up for Dallas County, in the contest during the Fire Prevention Week. Miss Crump was requested to have her picture taken with the Mayor and Commissioners. The picture was made by Fire Marshal Chambers for reproduction in the Park Cities--North Dallas News, October Z0, 1960. Pursuant to legal advertisement appearing in the official publication on September 15, ZZ, and Z9, 1960, a public hearing was held ~n connection with the paving of the alley between Haynie Avenue and University Boulevard, extending from Dickens Street west to Thackeary stree~t, being Block 5 of University Park ~kddition and known as District 388. No one appeared to protest the levying'of assessments for a part of the cost of the improvement. ~k motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, 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 5, UNIVERSITY PARK ADDITION, FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTTING THEREON; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS; AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVI- DENCE THEREOF; AND .DECLARING AN EMERGENCY A motion was then made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE DETERMING .THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF AN ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK C, PROXIMO ADDITION, AND BLOCK H, S. M. U. HEIGHTS ADDITION; APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM WAGE SCALE CONTAINED IN 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 A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, 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 IMPROVMENT ON ALLEY KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO. 389, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FIXING TIME AND PLACE OF 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 petition requesting a two hour parking restriction from 8:00 a. m. to 4:00 p.m. be established in the 4100 Block of Grassmere Lane. He also presented a letter from Mr. Leo Corrigan protesting the establishment of such restriction upon the north side of the .415 street. It was pointed out that Mr. Corrigan ownes Z95 ft. of the 595 ft. abutting Grassmere Lane on the north in this block. After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme that the Ordinance governing restricted parking be a, mended to include two hour restriction from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, on the south side only, 4100 Block Grassmere Lane. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote and carried unanimously;that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to refund $8.90 to W. N. Sick, Jr., 292-8 Binkley Avenue, for 1960 taxes he had paid on an automobile, that he did not live in University Park on January 1, because Mr. Sick stated 1960. A motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Comm- issioner Stuffiebeme, that the request of Mr. Ed Steger, Member of Dallas County Election Board be granted, and that the election to be held on Nov- ember 8, 1960 in precinct 132-, be held in the Fire Station, 3800 University Boulevard. The City Clerk presented a letter dated October 3, 1960, from Mr. C. B. Zuber, requesting the City to release and convey back to him a strip of ground 27 ft. wide dedicated to the public paralling the Cotton Belt Rail- road from the alley north of University Boulevard to the alley north of Emerson Avenue. In discussing this request, it was brought out that the land in question is used by the garbage trucks of this City and if the garbage trucks were prohibited from using this land, it would necessitate their backing into each of the alleys mentioned above, a distance of approximately 426 ft. time garbage is removed from the 4500 Block of University Boulevard, Avenue, and Glenwick Lane, each Eme r s on and further that since the land in question is 417 dedicated to the public, before the City could abandon or sell the land to Mr. Zuber an affirmative vote would be required of the citizens of this City. The City Clerk was instructed to advise Mr. Zuber that in view of the above facts the City Commission felt that it would not be proper to grant hi~s request. The City Clerk discussed with the Commissioners an appointment of an insurance committee which would advise the City relative to insurance for the City's protection. He promised to furnish the Mayor and Commissioners a statement describing insurance coverage at this time. The City Clerk presented a letter from Mr. Spencer Carver enclos- ing and estimate from Van Winkle Motor Co. for the repair of his pontiac car which was removed on September Z9th from a no-parking zone by the police towing truck. His car was damaged by the City equipment while being towed to the pound. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote and carried unanimously that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to send Mr. Carver a City Check in the amount of $50.00, being the estimated cost of repair. A motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Com- missioner 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 REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL VEHICLES MOVING EAST .AND WEST ON UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDIlX~G TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSECTION OF BOEDECKER AVENUE, AND REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL 418 VEHICLES MOVING NORTH AND SOUTH ON BOEDECKER AVENUE TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSECTION OF DANIEL AVENUE; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLA TION THEREOF Chief Keene discussed with the Commissioners the placing of an approximately 11--15 mile per hour signs in the vicinity of Highland Park Senior High School. It was explained by the City Clerk that we have a traffic ordinance of record authorizing the placing of such signs in the descration of the Chief of Police. After a through discussion of the problem at hand, a committee consisting of the Chief of Police, the City Engineer, and Captain Warnick was appointed to study the problem and proceed with the placing of the signs where needed. The City Clerk presented a letter from Mr. C. C. Galloway, Realtor, paying under protest for Z17,000 gallons of water which had been lost due to faulty plumbing in a house of which he has charge. After due consideration the Mayor and the City Clerk were authorized to make a refund of 10 cents per 1000 gallons or SZ1.70 to Mr. Galloway. The Mayor discussed with the Commission the annual conference of National Muncipal League which Will be held in Phoenix, Arizona, November 13th through the 16th. A motion was then made by Mayor Coffee, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote and carried unanimously that the City Clerk, Ralph E. Hamman and another Citizen of this community be authorized to attend ' this conference at the expense of the City. Chief Keene explained to the City Commission that occassionally due to sickness and unusual non-scheduled events taking place within our corporate limits it is desirable to work a policerna~ in excess of his 44 hours per week. 419 It appeared to be ihe unanimous iponion of the Mayor and Commissioners that when such emergincies arise as outlined above which rarely exceed 4 hours that the policemen be paid overtime. Chief I(eene explained to the Commission that he had instituted a rule relative to policemen doing outside work on their off time, that such work should be done after their regular 8 hour tour of duty with the City. Fire Marshal Chambers submitted the following report for the month of September 1960. Autos Heart Attacks 4 2 No.~ Loss Runs Loss Runs Total Runs 1Z 1 19 Estimated Total Loss--S1, 858.80 Fire Marshal Chambers reported further that Fire Prevention Lectures were given to approximately Z500 children during the month of September. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 7TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, A.D. , 1960 ATTEST: /~/ ~ /~ ******************************************** 420 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, ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1960, AT 7:30. P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session on Monday, November 7, 1960, at 7:30 p.m. The following were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme, and Commissioner E. Wilson Germany. Others present were: City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Chief of Police and Fire Departments Forrest E. Keene, City Auditor James E. Brown, Purchasing Agent William E. West, Fire Marshal Fr~ed L. Chambers, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Mayor Coffee called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. No one was presnet other than those mentioned above. The City Clerk presented the personal check of Mr. W. O. Murray of 7064 Turtle'Creek Lane payable to the Park Department of this City in the sum of $500.00, offered as a donation in appreciation of work the City has and is doing in our public parks. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously that Mr. Murray's check be accepted and that hte Mayor be requested to write Mr. Murray a letter of acknowledgment and appreciation. The City Clerk presented proposals from Ed Maher, Inc. and from Horn- Williams Motor Co. to sell the City one Fordor 1961 Ford Galaxie Automobile and to accept in partial payment a 1959 Fordor Galaxie Automobile which was wrecked by Patrolman, Paul Fortner, by colliding with a telephone pole on Sunday, October 30, 1.960. The proppsals were identical in regard to make of car' and specifications. Horn-Williams Motor Co. requested a net difference of $1,995.00. Ed Maher, Inc. offered to accept a check in the sum of $1,700.00 as net difference. Ed Maher offered to repair the damaged car for $615.9Z baised on the assumption that the engine block was not injured. After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the proposal of Ed Maher, tnc. to deliver to the City a new patrol car in exchange for the old car for a consideration of $1,700.00 be accepted. Fire Marshal Fred Chambers made the following report reflecting activity of the fire department for the month of October, 1960.' .Autos Heart Attacks No. Loss Runs Arson* Total Runs 5 6 14 6 31 *Trash fires believed to have been set by small boys Loss for October $0.00 There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 21ST DAY OF NOVEMBER, A.D. 1960 422 Mayor Coffee called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. was present other than those mentioned above. The City Clerk presented another personal check of Mr. W. MINUTES OF THE P~E. GULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1960, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session on Monday, November 21, 1960, at 7:30 p.m. The following were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme, E. Wilson Germany, Others present were: City Attorney Dick P. Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Chief of Police and Fire Departments Forrest E. Keene, City Auditor James E. Brown, Purchasing Agent William E. West, Fire Marshal Fred L. Chambers, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. No one and Commissioner Wood, City O. Murray of 7064 Turtle Creek Lane payable to the Park Department of this City in the sum of $500.00, offered as a donation in appreciation of work the City has and is doing in our public parks. This makes a total of $1,000.00 he has donated to the Park Fund this year. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously that Mr. Murray's check be accepted and that the Mayor be requested to write Mr. Murray a letter of acknowledgement and appreciation. Pursuant to legal notice, a Public Hearing was held in connectiO~ W£th the paving of the alley between Milton and Rankin Avenues, extending from Airline Road west to Athens Street. No one appeared to protest the levying of the assessment to cover a part of the cost of the improvement. A motion was made by Corn- missioner Stuffleberne, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the following ordinance be adopted. ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESS- MENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK C, PROXIMO ADDITION, AND BLOCK H, S. M. U. HEIGHTS ADDITION; FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST THE OWNERS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS; AND THE ISSURANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERCENCY Mayor Coffee presented to the Commission a request of Mr. George P. Cullum, Sr. that the City valve its customary annul charge to Southern Methodist University for police and fire protection in the amount of SZ, 250. O0 and such action being considered as a donation by the City to the University current Sustentation Fund. was made by Commissioner Germany, After due consideration a motion seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the request of Mr. Cullum be approved and that Mayor Coffee be authorized to so advise Dr. Willis Tare, President of Southern Methodist University of the action taken by the City. There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 5TH DAY OF DECEMBER, A.D., 1960 CI;FY CLERK 423 424 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, ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1960, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session on Monday, December 5, 1960, at 7:30p. m. The following were present: Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme and Commissioner E. Wilson Germany. Others present were: City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Chief of Police and Fire Departments Forrest E. Keene, City Auditor James E. Brown, Fire Marshal Fred L. Chambers, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan and City Clerk Ralph E. I-Iamman. No one was present other than those names listed above. Mayor Pro-tern Stufflebeme called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. The City Clerk presented a letter from Mrs. W. P. Chesnutt requesting that the ~vater be drained from the fountain in Snider Plaza and that permission be granted to the Hillcrest Rainbow Assembly No. 24Z, Order of the Rainbow Girls (a Masonic Organization) to use the basin of the fountain as a collection depot for the accumulation of cast-off toys and other items in connection with their Christmas Activities. A motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded, put to vote and carried unanimously that the above request be granted. The City Clerk explained that in 1949 assessments were levied to cover a part of the cost of the paving of Douglas Avenue, and that an ass~ess~rnent of $721.00 was levied against Lot 1, Block B, Preston Homes Addition, Mr. T. M. Heraty owner thereof and that during Mr. Heraty's life time he had paid install- ments aggregating $305.00 leaving an unpaid balance of $416.00. Mrs. Heraty having e×plained to the City Clerk that Mr. I-Ieraty is now deceased and was in ill health several years prior to his death that it had been impossible for them to pay the installments on the assessment as they matured. She further ~tated that her husband had left her a small amount of insurance and that she would like to clear the property of the paving lien but she was not able to pay the principal and all interest accrued and offered as a com- promised settlement the payment due on principal if the City would waive the interest. After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded, put to vote and carried unanimously that Mrs. Heraty's proposal be accepted. The City Clerk presented a letter from Mrs. Hattie M. Knight requesting that the City refund to her $10.40 being a personal property tax levied against an automobile which she had erroneously registered at 3141 Stanford Street, this being her former address. She stated she had moved to the Town of Highland Park in the fall of 1959, did not live in University Park on January 1, 1960 and that she had also paid the Town of Highland Park a personal property tax on the car in question for the year 1960. This information has been verified by Mr. J. D. Woodard, Deputy Tax Assessor. After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded, put to vote and carried unanimously that 'the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to refund the taxes paid by Mrs. Khfght ~ The City Clerk discussed with the Commission the request of Mr. H. W. Garretson, Administrative Assistant to the Postmaster of Dallas that the postal authorities be permitted to erect a tent 6 X 6 on the South 426 Parkway, 4Z00 block of Lovers Lane, said tent to be used as a pick-up station for approximately 10 days prior to Christmas. It was explained to all concerned that the City's traffic records disclose that there, are an average of 19,700 vehicles using this part of Lovers Lane daily. After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner Germany that the Chief of Police and City Clerk confer with the officials of the Post Office and authorize the installation of a pick-up station some where in the area suitable to the Postal Authorities, but that an effort be made to discourage them from using the Lovers Lane site because of the tremendous amount of traffic and the narrowness of the street. A motion was made, seconded, put to vote and carried unanimously that the City Clerk be instructed to advertize for the purchase of five patrol cars in exchange for five cars now in use~ also that the City advertize for proposals in connection with the purchase of a station wagon to be used by the Fire Department for emergency runs when oxygen and other first-aid services are required. The City Clerk explained that the anual Fire Marshal's arson Conference will be held in Austin, Texas on December 8th and 9th and that since our Fire Marshal Fred L. Chambers is a member of the Board of Directors of the Texas Fire Marshal's Association, it would be desirable for him to attend.this conference. A motion was made by Commissioner GeLrmany, seconded, put to vote and carried unanimously that Marshal Chambers be permitted to attend this conference at the expense of the City. Fire Marshal Chambers appeared and thanked the Commission for their consideration in authorizing him to attend the conference described above and submitted his report of the Fire Department's activities for the month of November, which is as follows: 427 Heart Attacks Autos No Loss Runs Loss Runs 4 Z 13 Z Estimated total loss--S100.00 There being no further business, the Meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 19.th DAY OF DECEMBER, A. D. , Total Runs Zl 1960 ****************************************** 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, ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1960, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session on Monday, December 19, 1960, at 7:30 p.m. The following were present: Mayor Roy C, Coffee, Commissioner Wylie Stufflebmme and Commissioner E. Wilson Germany. Others present were: City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Chief of Police and Fire Departments Forrest E. Keene, City Auditor James E. Brown, Permit Clerk Larry Wilson, Fire Marshal Frzd L. Chambers, Spperintendent 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. Mrs. Jack B. Lowe of 3300 Rosedale Avenue, a member of the University Park P. T. A. Association appeared and presented to the Commissiona sketch map of Curtis Park prepared November 16, 1960, by Mr. R. S. Bait, an 428 engineer. She also presented a written recommendation that the following described articles be purchased and installed in the park and that certain repairs be made. The recommendation set forth are as follows: 1. Purchase and install a Castle Tower south of picnic area. ~2.- Purchase and install two Miracle Whirls (one on picnic grounds and one on the playground area). 3. Purchase and install 10 benches on playground and picnic area. 4. Old slide needs to be repaired and re£inished. 5. Existing tables and benches need to be repaired and/or replaced. 6. There should be an increase in tables and benches to 18 or 2,0 units to accomodate a large group. The Mayor and Commissioners were bery courteous to Mrs.' Lowe and assured her that her recommendations would be careful consideration. Mr. William I~. Patterson, accompanied by his contractor, appeared before the Commission and explained that he had recently purchased a residence at 33Z0 Colga. te and that he desires to convert the attached garage on the rear of the residence into two bedrooms, adding an additional bath and a utility room. Mr..Patterson stated that he had recently been refused a building permit. Mr. Hamman explained that at the time the residence in question was constructed the zoning law required an unoccupied rear yard of only 2.5 ft. and the entrance to the garage.is only Z5 ft. from the rear property line. In 1952, the zoning ordinance was amended requiring unoccupied rear yards have 2,0 per cent of the dept of a lot, the lot in question is 150 ft. in depth, thus the present ordinance requires a rear yard of 30 ft. , therefore, the, present building is non-conforming and the present zoning law prohibits the structural alteration of a non-conforming building. The Mayor and Commissioners were sympathetic to Mr. Patterson's problem and suggested that he appeal to the Board of Adjustment seeking relief. Pursuant to legal advertisement appearing in the official publication Dec- ember 15, 1960, bids were opened in response to the City's desire to purchase certain motor vehicles. The only bid submitted in response to the legal advertise- ment was that of Ed Maher, Inc. , which is as follows: Five 1961 Ford Galaxie fordor sedans, magicaire heater, ..... 800 X 14 4 ply black tires, reinforced roof for installation of siren and lights, 50 amp Leece Neville alternator, 35Z Cu. In. engine and cruise-o-matic transmission. $11,877.50 Less allowance on car numbers 4~5,6,7, & 8. 4, 685.00 NET $ 7, 192.50 Tudor Ranch Wagon 6 cylinder, fordomatic transmission, 50 amp Leece Neville alternator. NET $ 2, 168.00 Add to Ranch Wagonif desired Z9Z 8 Cyl. $81.83 352 8 Cyl. 105.00 Fordor 50.00 After considering the age and condition of the cars offered by the City in exchange, it appeared to be the unanimous opinion of the Members of the Governing Body that it would be impossible to obtain a better proposition than the one offered, where upon a motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, Put to vote and carried unanimously that the proposal of Ed Maher, Inc. be accepted. The City Attorney and the City Clerk presented for consideration of the Commission the Minutes of the Board of Adjustment Meeting which was held December 14, 1960. This being the request of Mr. Fred Mc(Queen that he be permitted to build a four apartment on Lot Z, Block ?, of Hursey Addition, which lot has been classified by the Zoning Maps as a multiple apartment lot since 1929. However, the lot only contains 7, 0Z0 sq. ft. and sub paragraph "d" of paragraph 4 of the Zoning Ordinance adopted October Z0, 195Z stipulates that any lot used 430 for multiple apartment site shall contain an area of not less than 7,500 sq. ft. The Board of Adjustment has recommended that this requirement be lowered to 7,000 sq. ft. and .that the Zoning Ordinance be amended accordingly thus prohibiting the placing of 63'.building sites in the I-Iursey Addition in a non- conforming category. It is apparent that there is a conflict between the Zoning Map and the~wording of the Zoning Ordinance adopted in 195Z, and that steps should be taken to correct this discrepancy. After due consideration a motion was made by C)mmissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote and carried unanimously that this problem be referred to the Zoning Commission for its study and recommendation to the City Commission. The City Clerk discussed with the Commission the fact that the City is now selling water and sanitary sewer service to Southern Methodist University at a price considerably less than the City of Dallas would demand for the services furnsihed and further that the Officials of the City of Dallas have indicated that when a new Sanitary Sewer Contract is entered into in 1961 tl~m~t the City of Dallas v~ill require a much larger payment from Southern Methodist University than the current amount being paid. After careful consideration a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote and carried unanimously that the City Clerk be requested to contact Mr. Eugene McEvaney, Chairman of the Executive Committee of Southern Methodist University and acquaint him with the problem at hand and if desiriable arrange for a conferrence between the Officials of the University and this City for the purpose of trying to arrive at a proper rate for the University pay- ment for water and sewer. 431 The City Attorney, Dick P. Wood, reported to the Commission that the suit brought against the City by.Mr. Hubert Johnson seeking permission to conti.nue the use of the property known as 3428 University Boulevard as a lodging house would be heard before Judge Paul C. Purifoy, judge of the 95th District Court, on December 20, 1960. Chief Keene presented to the Commission an award FOR EXCELLENCE OF PEDESTRIAN RECORD IN 1959, being a seven year achievement award by the American Automobile Association. , ~Marshal. Chambers thanked the Commission for having sent him to~ the Fire Marshal's Arson Conference at Austin, Texas and reported that fires to date during the month of December amounted to approximately $25,000..00 and the approximate loss for the year to date is $80,000.00. The fact that January 1, 1961, a legal holiday, is on Sunday this year that Monday, January 2, 1961 will be celebrated generally as a holiday. It ivas deceided that the next regular Meeting of the City Commission will be held Tuesday, January 3, 1961. There being no further business the Meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 3RD DAY OF JANUARY,A. D. , 1961 ********************* 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, ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1961, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regualr session on Tuesday, January 3, 1961, at 7':30 p~m. The following were pre~ent: Mayor Roy, c:. Coffee, Commissioner E. Wilson Germany. Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme, and Others present were: City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B..Kirven, Chief of Police and Fire Departments Forrest E. Keene, City Auditor James E. Brown, Purchasing Agent William E. West, Fire Marshal Fred Chambers, 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. The City Clerk presented statements from Texas Municipal League and the Texas City Managers' Association in the respective amounts of $363.00 and $15.00. These statements represent membership in these organizations for the calendar year 1961. A motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme,. put to vote and carried unanimously that the Mayor and City Clerk be instructed to pay above statements. The Mayor and Commissioners again discussed the fact that recently it had been brought to their attention that the wording and the map of the 1957- Zoning Ordinance are at varience. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote and carried unanimously that the Mayor be requested to write a letter to Mr. R. L. Sullivan, chairman of the Zoning Commission, requesting the Zoning Commission convene and submit a recommendation relative to what action 433 that Commission recommends in connection with correcting the existing situation. A motion_ was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, that the following ordinance b'~e adopted: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK APPOINTING H. BASCOM THOMAS, JR. A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FIXING THE TERlVi~OF OFfICE:AND C OMPENSA TION .The City Engineer, Jack B. Kirven, submitted to the City Commission plans and specifications for the extention of storm sewers in the vicinity of Armstrong, Shenandoah and Stanhope. The engineer estimated that the cost of this needed improvement will be approximately $40,000.00. Fire Marshal Chambers submitted a report of the activities of the Fire Ddepartment for the month of December, 1960, which is as follows: Autos Heart Attacks No Loss Runs Loss Runs Total Runs 5 5 19 6 35 The Fire Marshal also estimated that losses for the month of December 1960, would be approximately $25,250.00. The Fire Marshal estimated total losses for the year 1960 would be approximately $115,000.00. City Attorney, Dick P. Wood, reported to the City Commission that on December 20, 1960, he defended Cause No. 51287-D in the District Court of Dallas County, Texas, 95th Judicial District, R. H. Johnson vs Board of Adjustment of City of University Park and the City of University Park. Mr. Wood stated that the matter was now in the hands of the Court and he is hopeful of a favorable deci.4idn. 434 There being no further business the Meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 16th DAY OF JANUARY, A.D. , 1961 MINUTES OF THE RECESSED MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE MAYOR'S OFFICE, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1961, AT 8:30 A. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in recessed session on Tuesday, January 10, 1961, at 8:30 a.m. The following were present: Mayor Pro-tern Wylie Stufflebeme and Commissioner E. Wilson Germany. Others present were: City Attorney Dick P. Wood, Chief of Police and Fire Departments Forrest E. Keene and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. Mayor Pro-tern Wylie Stufflebeme called the Meeting to order and stated that the purpose of the Meeting was to discuss "sit-ins" by S. M.U. students, including a negro by the name of Earl E. Alien at the University Pharmacy at 6327 Hillcrest Avenue, the action being in protest against the management for refusing to serve negros along with white people at the soda fountain and li, nce counter in the pharmacy. The action had taken place on Saturday, January 7, and Monday, January 9, 1961. The problem was discussed at considerable length and it was deceided that it would be desirable to talk with Dr. Sterling Wheeler, Vice President of Southern Methodist University. Mr Stufflebeme explained that~ he 435 preciously tried to contact Dr. Tate, President of the University, and found that he was out of the City. Mr. Stufflebeme called De. Wheeler by telephone and Dr. Wheeler proposed to come to the City Hall, which he did immediately. In discussing the problem with the Commission Dr. Wheeler praised very highly the manner in which Chief Keene and the police of this City had handled the situation to date. Dr. Wheeler further stated the the ~sit-in~ action had not been approved by the officials of Southern Methodist University, nor officially by the .Student Council. He said that he felt sure that the majority of the student body and members of the facility were opposed to this type action. He further explained however, that it was not the policy of the University to interfere with off-campus activities of the students and that no disciplinary ~a:dti'on ~rould be given for off-campus activities unless it was established that the student or students had been guilty of action punishable by civil law. Dr. Wheeler assured the City Commission that the officials of Southern Methodist University were anxious to cooperate to the fullest extent of their ability with the officials of the City of University Park in helping to prohibit a riot and any other manner within their proviclemne; Dr. Wheeler was thoroughly conversant with the leaders o£ the "sit-in~ movement and discussed freely with the Commission their personalities. Chief Keene explained that the leaders of the "sit-inTM movement had promised to come to the City Hall at 10:00 a.m.. this date to discuss with him their future plans. Dr. Wheeler again thanked the City Officials for their interest and pledged his support and cooperation, At this point Dr. Wheeler returned to the campus. 436 Promptly at 10:00, the following S. M. If. and were conducted by Chief Keene to the Mayor's office: George Edwards Earl E. Allen Doug McLean J. C. Merrell Maynard Moore 6Z01 Airline Road 309 Hawk Hall 3487 McFarlin Z10 Martin Hall 5451 Wateka students arrived at the City Hall EM8 -6669 EM8-9Z49 LA8- 1998 EM3-2879 FL1-5213 Doug McLean stated that he wanted it understood that his participation in the "sit-in" was a personal matter. He is currently President of the student body, but stated he was not trying to represent the student body because he felt the majority of the student body probably opposed integration. The five persons whose names are listed above said that they discussed the "sit-in" action until after mid-night January 9th and that they had come to the conclusion they would not spon6er "sit-ins" further at this time. They stated that if they deceided after the winter examins, which will be given the latter part of January, to again parti- cipate-in the "sit-ins", they will confine their operations to three or four individ- uals instead of a large group of people. They further promised if they deceided to use pickets they will be placed not closer than Z0 ft. of each other. These men also promised the Commissioners that they would not conduct any "sit-ins" within the cooperate limits of University Park without first having notified the Chief of Police of their intended action. The Commissioners explained to the men that the City is deeply concerned relative to the prohibiting of riots and the prohibiting of bodily injury to anyone and further the preservation of EVERYONE'S civil rights and the protection of property.. The men were thanked for their presence and recent decision and requested to keep in contact with Chief t<ieene of our Police Depart- ment and advise him relative. There being no further business the Meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 16TH DAY OF JANUARY,A. D. 1961. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING O]F THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, ON MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 1961, AT 7:30 P. M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session on Monday, January 16, 1961, at 7:.30 p.m. The following were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme and Commissioner E. Wilson Germany. Others present were: City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Chief of Police and Fire Departemnts Forrest E. Keene, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan, City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman and Fire Marshal Fred Chambers. The Mayor called the Meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. No one was present other than those named above. The City Clerk presented statements from the L. D. Crawford Construction Company for the improvement of the alleys known as District Numbers 388 and 389. These statements had been approved by the City Engineer. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote, and carried unanimously the the following resolution be adopted: 437 438 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS ON CERTAIN ALLEYS IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AND KNOWN AS DISTRICT NUMBERS 388 AND 389 __ A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded bY Com- missioner Germany, put to vote and carried unanimously that~ the foil.owing Resolution be adopted: RESOLUTION ORDERING PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS DUE L.P. CRAWFORD CONSTRUCTION CO. FOR IMPRQXrEMENTS IN CERTAIN ALLEYS BEING KNOWN AS DISTRICT NUMBERS 388 'AND 389, AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF CERTAIN CERTIFICATES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT The Mayor,, Chief of Police, City Engineer and City Clerk discussed with the commission that stop signs be placed in the vicinity of Tulane Boulevard with Bryn Mawr Drive. A motion was made by Commissioner Germany, 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 REGULATING TRAFFIC IN SAID CITY REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL VEHICLES MOVING EAST OR WEST ON BRYN MAWR DRIVE TO A FULL STOP BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ENTER OR CROSS THE INTERSECTION OF TULANE BOULEVARD, AND REQUIRING OPERATORS TO BRING ALL VEHICLES MOVING NORTH ON TULANE BOULEVARD BEFORE ENTERING OR CROSSING INTO BRYN MAWR I~IVE; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF The City Clerk presented a letter from W. H. Carsten, Traffic Director, City of Dallas, requiring permission to place stop signs on University and Yale Boulevards within our cooperate limits. After careful discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote and carried unanimously the the Mayor or City Clerk be requested to --~ write a letter to Mr. Carsten stating that this City is always glad to cooperate with the City of Dallas in any way possible, if such cooperation is not inconsistent to the best interest of the citizens of this City, further that we shall impose no obje~ctions to the installation of the proposed stop signs at the ~nterseCt~ons °f ~i~' and University Boulevards on a trial basis. The Fire Marshal addressed the Commission and had little to report for :the first half of January, 1961. He again submitted to the Commission his December report. The City Attorney explained to the Commission that recently complaints had been made to both him and the police department about someone keeping a lion in a cage in University Park, and upon investigation there was found we do not have an ordiance prohibiting such an act. He recommended that the following ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE KEEPING OF CER- TAIN ANIMALS WITHIN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, REPEALING AN ORDINANCE ON THE SAME SUB- JECT ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 18, 1939, AND PROVIDING' A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE Amotion was then made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Commissioner Stuffleberne, put to vote and carried unanimously that the above ordinance be adopted. There being no further business the Meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 6TH DAY OF FEBRUARY,A. D., 1961 440 Mayor Roy C. Coffee, City Attorney Dick P. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HAL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1961, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session on Monday, February 6, 1961, at 7:30 p.m. The following were present: Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme, Others present were: Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Chief of Police and Fire Departments Forrest E. Keene, Purchasing Agent William E. West, Fire Marshal Fred Chambers, Superintendent of Public Works E. H. Sullivan and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Coffee and Commissioner Stufflehelme discussed with the City Attorney and the Chief of Police the dksirability of passing an ordinance to prohibit the standing, remaining or congregating of persons upon any public street, sidewalk or at the entrance of any public or private building, so as to obstruct or interfere with the use thereof. After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Mayor Coffee, put to vote, and carried unanimously that the City Attorney in collation With the Chief of Police prepare an ordinance, the caption of which follows, said ordinance to be passed as of February g, 1961. AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE STANDING, REMAINING OR CONGREGATING OF PERSONS UPON ANY PUBLIC STREET OR SIDEWALK, OR AT THE ENTRANCE, ALCOVE OR STEPS OF ANY PUBLIC OR PRIVATE BUILDING IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK SO AS TO OBSTRUCT, PREVENT OR INTERFERE WITH THE UNOBSTRUCTED USE THEREOF; REQUIRING SAID PERSON OR PERSONS TO DISPERSE AND MOVE ON WHEN ORDERED BY THE POLICE OR OTHER PEACE OFFICEPc: PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF AL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT OR IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Edward Lowell DeLoack, Jr. , a student of Southern Methodist University, and an official of the student publication "The S. M. U. Campus", appeared and.requested information relative to the ordinance mentioned above. Also Mr. William G. Amunds.en, Jr. of 3309 Centenary, appeared and stated that he had no special business with the Commission, that he was glad to be a citizen of University Park and was interested in the strict enforcement of our zoning laws. He stated that he felt we had sufficient amount of property zoned for commercial use. Mrs. Roger Harlan, editor of the Park Cities--North Dallas News, and her husband were guest of this meeting. Mrs. Harlan appearing as a reporter for her publication. There were no other guest. Fire Marshal Fred Chambers made the following report for the month of January, 1961. Autos Heart Attacks 4 4 No Loss Runs Loss Runs Total 23 5 36 Estimated Loss--$5,552.68 · Mr. Kirven reported that some of the sorority housemothers had discussed with him the need for more light in the vicinity of the sorority houses. He suggested that they give consideration to the installation of outside lights afixed to the respective sorority buildings. Ther~e.~gno further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 20TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1961, A.D. 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, ON MONDAY, ~FEBRUAI~Y Z0, 1961, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session on Monday, February 2.0, 1961, at 7:30 p.m. The following were present: Mayor Pro-tern Wylie Stufflebeme and Commissioner E. Wilson Germany. Also present were: City Attorney I)ick P. Wood, Chief of Police and Fire Departments Forrest E. City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Keene, City Auditor James E. Brown, Purchasing Agent William E. West, Fire Marshal Fred Chambers, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. MayOr Pro~-t'em Wylie Stufflebeme called the Meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. The only persons attending this Meeting, other than the'persons whose names are listed above, were Mrs. Roger Harlan, editor of Park Cities-- North Dallas News and her husband. The City Clerk presented to the Commission the Minutes of the Meetings of the Zoning Commission, one being a Public Hearing held in'the City Hall Auditorium, Wednesday, February 8, 1961, and the other being the Minutes of an Executive Session of the Zoning Commission, held in the office of the Mayor, Friday, February 17, 1961, at'7:30 p.m. The purpose of these Meetings was to consider the problem referred to the Zoning Commission, December 19, 1960, at which time it was explained to the City Commission that the wording of sub-paragraph "d" of Paragraph 4, "INTENSITY OF USE AND FRONTAGE OF LOT" in the 1'95Z Zoning Ordinance is in conflict with the Zoning May and the including of the following words "an area of not less than 7,500 square feet" had resulted in the placing of more than two hundred (ZOO) lots in the "D" Multiple Apartment District in a nonconforming status. The Minutes of the Meeting of February 17, 1961, recommended that sub-paragraph "e" of Paragraph 4, "INTENSITY OF USE AND FRONTAGE OF LOT" be amended to read 443 "e. "If at the time of the passage of this Ordinance there is duly recorded in the office of the County Clerk of Dallas County, Texas, a plat of a lot containing less area or less frontage, or both, than that which is required by this Ordinance, then if such lot is located in a "A","B", or "C" District, it may be used only for single-family dwelling purposes, or, if such lot is located in a "D" District, if may be used for single-family dwelling, two- family dwelling or apartment house purposes, but only in the event all of the yard, parking and other regulations of this Ordinance are complied with, including the requirement of fifteen hundred (1,500) square feet of land per apartment." After the City Commission had had an apportunity ~to giv~e careful consideration to this problem, a motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Mayor Pro-tern Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried that the City Attorney and the City Clerk be requested to prepare proper Legal Notice of a future Public Hearing to be held by the City Commission in connection with this problem and that said legal notice be published in the official publication pursuant to the requirement of the Zoning Ordinance and the State Statutes. The City Clerk presented to the City Commission a proposal of Mr. Robert L. Gilbert, Vice President, Asplundh Tree Expert Company, to sell to this City a sixteen (16) inch Asplundh Brush Chipper, mounted on trailor, powered by Ford 292, V-8 Industrial Engine, equipped with blower attachment and three sets of blades for a net price of $3,750.00, F.O.B. Jenkintown, Pa. , freight cost estimated at $201.00. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Mayor lnro-tem Stt~f£1ebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the 1960-61 Budget be amended and that surplus unappropriated funds be appropriated for the purchase of this equipment and that the City Clerk and City Engineer be authorized to issue Purchase Order for the purchase of this equipment, if and after determning the equipment offered would meet the requirements of this City. There being no further business the Meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE SIXTH DAY OF MARCH, 1961, A.D. ATTEST~~ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY Iq~LL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, ON MONDAY, MARCH 6, 1961, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session on Monday, March 6, 1961, at 7:30 p.m. The following were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme and Commissioner E'. Wilson Germany. Others present were: City Attorney Dick P. W'ood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Chief of Police and Fire Departments Forrest E. Keene, City Auditor James E. Brown, Purchasing Agent William E. West, Fire Marshal Fred L. Chambers, Superintendent of Public Works L. I~. Sullivan and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. 445 Mayor Coffee called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. Mr. George Seay, Mr. Cecil Ewing and Mr. Mike Muse appeared and explained to the City Commission that they constitute a sub-committee of the building and grounds committe~ of the Highland Park Presbyterian Church. They presented a drawing showing how the construction of head-in parking can be accomplished on both sides of University Boulevard from the City Hall west. They pointed out that by moving the curgs, gutters and sidewalks that room for an additional 16 cars can be parked. These gentlemen requested that the City of UnivePsity Park do this work and send a bill to the church for the cost including the moving of one of the street lamps. Mr. Seay, chairman of the committee, assured the City that if it would do the work and send a statement of the cost to the church that the statement would immediately be paid. After a careful discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote and carried unanimously that the Cities Public Works Department be authorized to proseed with the work as soon as practicable. The work to be done by City Employees according to plans and specifications prepared by the City Engineer. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following ordinance be adopted. ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IM- PROVEMENT OF AN ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK l, LOMALINDA ADDITION AND BLOCK 5, METHODIST UNIVERSITY ANNEX ADDITION; APPROVING AND ADOPTING MINIMUM WAGE SCALE CONTAINED IN SUCH IMPROVEMENT; MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST; DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PRE- PARE ESTIMATES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY 446 A motion was made by Commissioner Germany, 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 IMPROVEMENT ON ALLEYS KNOWN AS DISTRICT NOS. 390 AND 391, IN THE CITY OF UNIVERISTY PARK, TEXAS; FIXING TIME AND PLACE OF 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 the Town of Highland Park stating that they desired permission from this City to install at the expense of Highland Park, traffic signal lights at the intersection of Mockingbird Lane and Abbott Avenue. Abbott Avenue becomes Bishop Boulevard on the north side of Mockingbird Lane. This intersection is further described as immediately southeast of the Highland Park Methodist Church. A motion was made by Commissioner Stuffle- berne, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote and carried unanimously that this City interpose no objection to the Town of Highland Park installing the proposed traffic signal light and that the City Clerk be instructed to convey this message to the Town of Highland Park. The City Clerk explained to the City Commission that on February 9, 1961, George A. Shelburne failed to yeild R. O. W. at 3Z00 Daniel Avenue and collided with another automobile. On February the 18th, he was 'found guilty in Corporation Court, paid a $10.00 fine for negligent collision. On February 28th he filed with the City an Appeal Boncl.and requested that the amount of the fine be refunded. The City Attorney recommended that the $10.00 fine be refunded and that the appeal be accepted. A motion was then made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the above 447 request be granted and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to remit the fine. The City Clerk presented a petition signed by the,owners of 12 properties in the 3400 block of Haynie _Avenue requesting that parking in that block be restricted to two hours from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The other six owners of property in this block did not join in this petition. Those signirig the petition own 76. 1 percent of the land in the block. Those signing the petition also represented 62.5 percent of the persons owning property in the block. made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, After due consideration a motion was seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote and carried unanimously that the ordinance adopted June 6, 1960, setting out restricted parking on certain streets being amended to:include the 3400 block of Haynie Avenue. City Attorney, Dick 1~. Wood, reported that the judgment obtained against R. H. Johnson, Cause Number 51287-D, 95th Judicial Court has now become final since the plaintiff did not see fit to appeal to a higher court. The Commission discussed with the Attorney re-imbursing him for the 6 1/Z days time spent in preparing and trying this suit. After discussing the prevailing rates of compensation as established by the Dallas Bar Association. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote and carried unanimously that the Mayor and City Clerk be instructed to pay Mr. Wood the sum of Si,Z00.00 as compensation for this work. City Engineer, Jack B. Kirven, discussed with the Commission the fact that there are many street intersections where there are violations relative to the vision clearance specification of our zoning law. The City Commission instructed that just as soon as the City receives the brush chipper, which is now on order, that a crew of men be put to work correcting all vision clearance violations. It was the feeling that the present ordinances of the City are sufficient if properly enforced. Fire Marshal Chambers report~ed that the ~961 State Arson Conference will be held in Austin, March 14 through the 17th and that Chief Keene is scheduled to be one of the principal speakers. A motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanim'ously that Chief Keene and Marshal Chambers be authorized to attend this conference and that their expenses will be borne by the City. The following is the Fire Marshal's report for the month of February. Automobiles Heart Attacks No Loss Runs Loss Runs Total Runs 5 5 15 - 5 30 Estimated Loss--S18, 300.00 After the above business had been transacted the Mayor, Commissioners, City Attorney, Chief of Police and City Clerk retired to the Mayor's office and conferred for more than an hour with Robert G. l~ayne, Attorney for Mr. Bright, owner of the University Drug Store. Mr. l~ayne apparently feels that the ordinance recently passed by this City to prohibit loitering in public places or in door ways is not r~idig enough and further that if additional sit-ins occur at the University Drug Store that the police of this City should arrest the people guilty of sit-ins and charge them with respassing upon private property. The Mayor and Commissioners were courteous and sympathetic to Mr. Payne and assured hiyn that the officials of this City would assist Mr. Bright or any other merchant during these sit-ins within this City in every way legally possible. They were regular session on Monday, March 20, 1961, at 7:30 p.m. The following were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme and Commissioner E. Wilson Germany. Others present were: City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Chief of Police and Fire Departments Forrest E. Keene, Fire Marshal Fred L. Chambers, Superintendent of Public Works g. H. Sullivan and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. and observed that there were approximately 65 people in th~ auditorium. The following is the name and address of the citizens present that signed the Roll Call: Name Mable B. guce O. C. Coleman Mrs. John B. Coker Address 3445 Rosedale 3441Rosedale 3329 Rosedale 1961, A.D. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in firm in their proposition and belief that the present ordinances of this City are legal and as restrictive as the law permits. There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 20TH DAY OF MARCH, MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD::!N THE CITY HALL AUDITORIU~VI, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, ON MONDAY, MARCH 20, 1961, AT 7:30 P.M. Eoretta Hawkins Lorena Harris Clyde F. Bull Dorothy Kendall Brac!~en Clifford Bracl~en Mrs. Vincent P. Neilson W. H. Benners, Jr. F. L. Davis, Jr. Oakley C. Tucker Loren R. Swenson Andrew J. Osborne Ira DeJernett Blanche Zieler Paul Emory Mrs. Lena Jones L. P. Livingston E. W. Smith Lennie B. Stanley Mrs. He'man G. Burkett Mrs. Tullulah LaClede Herman G. Burkett Mrs. Virginia B. Long John DJ Woo~tward Sadye Lee Bryn Jack McDonnell Mrs. Jack McDonnell R. Q. Edmonson 1K. L. Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. 1K. K. Harlan Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Metier B. D. Roberts Audrey B. Ade Olin Scurlock Mrs. I. H. Aschner Mrs. Q. H. Ow:ans Billy V. Miller Dewey Cooper Mrs. J. C. Vogel Marie B.~Laney Harold A. Bateman Mr. and Mrs. Fred McQueen, Mrs. Mozel W. Daniels E. P. Halstead Robert O. Lane Wm. G. Amundsen, Jr. Tom Ashley M~r~.s,. J.' H., Mayo J. H. Mayo Mrs. Cleo Clem Sutton Jr. 35 13 Greenbrier 4364 San Carlos 3216 Daniel 3230 Daniel 3230 Daniel 3425 Rosedale 3431 Asbury 4133 Druid Lane 4137 Druid Lane 3429 1Kos edale S. M. U. 3217 Rosedale 3215 Rosedale 3608 Bryn Mawr 3436 Rankin 4140-42 Grassmere 4424 Emerson 3426 Potomac 4122 Druid Lane 4314 Amherst 4122 Druid Lane 3151 Daniel 4040 Druid Lane 3449 E. Lovers Lane 3421 Rosedale 3421 Rosedale 3412 McFarlin 30 12 Southwestern 3625 Granada' 3420 Daniel 3425 Milton 3445 Westminister 3621 Hanover 3444 Milton 3440 Milton 3448 Milton 4127 Grassmere 4137 Grassmere 4126 Druid Lane 3541 Hanover 3612 Bryn Mawr 4145 Grassmere 3117 Stanford 3313 Centenary 3309 C ent,enary 4445 Larchmont 310 1 University 3101 University 5821 Lakehur st Mayor Coffee stated that the first thing on the agenda was the holding of a Public Hearing pursuant to legal advertisement appearing in the official publication, March 2, March 9 and March 16, 1961, to give consideration to amending paragraph 4, INTENSITY OF USE AND FRONTAGE OF LOT, SECTION IX OF the 1952 Zoning Ordinance. He then requested all persons present to raise their hand if the purpose of their presence was to attend this Public Hearing. It appeared that-every one in the Auditorium raised their hand. Mayor Coffee then requested the City Clerk to read aloud the legal notice which had been published. Mr. Paul Emory, 3612 l~ryn Mawr, addressed the Commission and asked if anyone present knew how many lots were made non-conforming by the 1940 Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Emory did not make clear the purpose for asking this question and no one attempted to answer it. No one present could see what relation Mr. Empry's question had to the problem at hand. Mr. Olin Scurlock, 3621 Hanover, addressed the Commission several times during the evening and filed with it a brief consisting of three pages signed by himself, L. F. Richardson, 4113 San Carlos, and Col. Joe Lisman, ~114 San Carlos, in which they recommended that the recommendation of the Zoning Commission be approved and that the Zoning Ordinance be amended in keeping with said recommendation. There appeared to be considerable confusion in the minds of the people present relative to what effect the adopting of the Zoning Commission's recommendation would have upon their respective property. Questions were asked by the following people: Mrs. John Coker 3229 1Kosedale Mrs. Marie Laney 4126 Druid Lane 452 Mrs. Clyde Bull Mrs. Cleo Clem Sutton Miss J~nie B. Stanley Mr. Clifford Bracken Mr. Loren R. Swenson 3216 Daniel 5821 Eakehur st 3426 Potomac 3230 Daniel 3429 Rosedale Col. Joe W. Lisman, L. F. Richardson and Will Benners addressed the Commission recommending that the ordinance be amended. After every one had had an opportunity to ask questions, it appeared the only person in the Auditorium opposed to the Commission adopting the recommendation of the Zoning Commission was a Mr. William G. Amundsen, Jr. , of 3309 Centenary. He addressed the Commission and stated that he was opposed to apa~rtments being built in University Park and thought that action should be taken to prohibit any further construction of apartment buildings in this City. Mayor C0ff~e and Commissioner Stufflebeme both explained to the people present why it was felt that the present ordinance should be amended. A motion was then made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany -- put to vote and carried unanimously that the following ordinance be adopted: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARI~ ADOPTED ON THE 18TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1940, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED ON THE 19TFI DAY OF MAY, 1941, ON THE 5TI-I DAY OF JANUARY, 1942, ON THE 7TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1946, ON THE 4TH DAY OF MARCFI, 1946, ON THE 21ST DAY OF OCTOBER, 1946, ON THE 21ST DAY OF APRIL, 1947, ON THE 13TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1948, ON THE 16TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1950, ON THE 15TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1951, ON THE 20TI-I DAY OF OCTOBER, 1952, ON THE 16TI-I DAY OF MARCH, 1953, ON TFIE 6TH DAY OF APRIL, 1959, AND ON THE 9TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1959. The City Clerk presented a letter addressed to Mayor Coffee, signed by Mr. Robinson D. Cope of 4110 University Boulevard, explaining that he had recently 453 had a leak in his water system under his house and did not discover the leak until notified by the meter reader of this City. The man's bill averaged approximately $3.00 a month for the past 18 months. The bill for February was $Z0.96. After considering the facts, a motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Commissioner StufflebeFne, put to vote, and carried unanimously that Mr. Cope be charged an amount equal to his average monthly bill plus 1/2 the amount charged for the water lost due to the leak under his house. The City Clerk reported that not in the too distant future, it will be necessary for this City to acquire a heavy bulldozer to replace on that we have been using at the garbage disposal ground, which is competely worn out. A motion was made by Commissioner Stuf~'lebeme,~ seconded .bF~Commissioner Germany, put to vote and carried unanimously that the Mayor, City Engineer, l~ublic Works Director and City Clerk be authorized to trade our old TD-18 for a good used machine and pay the necessary difference in cash. The City Clerk discussed the application of the Church of Jesus Christ to the Board of Adjustment now on his desk, requesting a variance or exception from the Zoning Law which would authorize this church to construct on Eots 1,2, 3 and 4, Block A, University Highland Addition, a large two-story building to be known as a mission home, to serve as a residence for the mission president and his family and other individuals discharging the responsibility carried on in the mission.. The first floor would be used primarily as offices and the second floor is living quarters consisting of not less than seven bedrooms. It appeared to be the unanimous decision of the Mayor and Commissioners and the City Attorney that it will be proper to permit these people to present their appeal to the Board of Adju~ tment. ATTES~ A complaint of Mr. Sol Katz with the Dallas News stated that in his opinion the Dallas Times Herald is violating our Zoning Ordinance in distributing once a week to all homes within our City, a section of their newspaper, designated ~'The Dallas Sampler'~. The City Clerk discussed the above problem which was referred to the City Attorney for his investigation, and report back to the Commission. Chief Keene and Fire Marshal Chambers reported to the Commission relative to their attendance in Austin, of a Meeting of the Fire Arson Conference. There being no further business, the Meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 3RD DAY OF APRIL, A. D. , 1961. 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, ON MONDAY, APRIL 3, 1961, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session on Monday, April 3, 1961, at 7:30 p.m. The following were present: Mayor RoF C. Coffee, Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme and Commissioner E. Wilson Germany. Others present were: City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Chief of Police and Fire Departments Forrest E. Keene, Purchasing Agent William E. West, Superintendent of Public Works, I_. H. Sullivan and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. There __ was no one present other than City Officials and Employees listed above. 455 The Mayor stated pursuant to legal advertisement appearing in official publication March 16, Z3 and 30, 1961, The Commission would hold a Public Hearing in connection with the improvement of the alleys known as Districts Number 390 and 391, being alley between Mockingbird Parkway and Potomac Avenue, extending eastward from Armstrong Boulevard, and alley between Emerson Avenue and University Boulevard, extending from Loma Alto Drive west to the Cotton Belt Route Railroad. No one appeared to protest the levying of the assessment. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following ordinance be adopted. ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESS- MENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK 1, LOMALINDA ADDITION; AND ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK 5, METHODIST UNIVERSITY ANNEX 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 CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY A motion was made by Commissioner Germany, 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 UNI- VERSITY PARK SWIMMING POOLS BY CERTAIN PERSONS; PROVIDING RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE USE OF THE POOLS; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES HERETOFORE ADOPTED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Fire Marshal Chambers stated that the estimated fire loss for the month of March was approximately $10,000.00. The following is his report showing activities for March. 456 Autos Heart Attacks No Loss Runs Loss Runs Total l~uns 5 6 11 3 25 City Clerk, Ralph Hamman, reported to the Commission that he had held numerous conferences with Mr. Elgin Crull, Manager of the City of Dallas, and Mr. Henry Graeser, Manager of the Water and Sewer Department of that City. The last conference having been on March 24, 1961, which was attended by the above two gentlemen and Mr. R. B. Allen, Town Engineer for the Town of Highland Park. This conference lasted for one hour and forty-five minutes. At the time of the conference, Mr. Crull and Mr. Graeser presented a proposed contract to be entered into between our City and the City of Dallas, effective April 1, 1961, for a ten year period ending March 31, 1971. This proposed contract provided that for the remainder of this calendar year this City would pay Dallas a monthly charge of $1.00 per unit per month for the 8, 349 units as of January 1, 1961, plus 522 units to be paid for sewage originating on the campus of Southern Methodist University, this payment to take the place of the payment of $125.00 per month this City has been paying Dallas for sewer service furnished Southern Methodist University campus and other properties owned and controlled by Southern Methodist University as outlined in the sewage contract with Dallas for the ten year period which ended March 31, 1961. The proposed referred to above provided for a five cent credit per unit per month for services rendered to the City of Dallas by the City of University Park and for making payment monthly in advance. In other words, this would have been a contract for $8,871.00 at $1.00 per month or a total of $106,452.00 less credits and discount of $5, 322.60 leaving a net unit cost of 95~ per month per unit or the amount.of the annual payment of $101, 129.40. At the conclusion of the conference referred to above, Mr. Crull agreed for the proposed contract to be re-written with the proviso that our City would be permitted a discount of ten cents per unit per month, thus increasing the amount of the discount to $10,645.20, making the net payment to Dallas of $95,806.80 on an annual basis. After the Mayor and Commissioners had had an opportunity to carefully study the rel~ort~s prepared by the City Clerk, he was instructed to proceed in bringing to a conclusion a contract with the City of Dallas on the basis last referred to above. This will increase our connection payments to the City of Dallas from a net figure of 75~ per unit per month to 90~ per unit per month. The overall increase in payments to Dallas including their demand that the payments from Southern Methodist University be changed from a flat fee of $1,500.00 per annum to a unit basis of 522 units, for the remainder cf this year gives the City of Dallas an increase of approximately Z5 per cent. The records shown that water consumed on the campus of Southern Methodist University over the past ten year period has increased 38.58 per cent and since the basis of sanitary sewage disposal cost is calculated with reference to its origin by the use of water. Dallas has demanded the increased payments be made to them as outlined above for and on behalf of Southern Methodist University. The City Clerk further explained to the Mayor and Commissioners that for the period from August 1, 1959, to July 31, 1960, Southern Methodist University had paid to this City for water and sanitary sewage service on the campus SZ5, ZZ0. 14. Bfater sold the University was priced at a flat Z5~ per 1,000 gallons. Had the University been purchasing this service direct from the City of Dallas, they would have paid to Dallas $27,961.71, or $2,741.57 more than they paid to the City of University Park. ATTE . * * * * * * The City Clerk recommended to the commission that effective as of April 1, 1961, our City sell water and sanitary sewage service to Southern Methodist University at the Dallas prevailing rate, which is 42.5~ per thousand gallons for the first million gallons of water consumed and all water used in excess of a million gallons per month be priced at 27~ per thousand gallons and out of this excess profit of water sold that the City absorb the sanitary sewage charge to be 'paid to Dallas. After careful discussion of this suggestion the City Clerk was authorized to contact officials of Southern Methodist University and explain to them the problem at hand and try and obtain their friendly cooperation and concurrence in adopting the above rates and schedules. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 17TH DAY ~F APRIL, A.D., 1961. 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, ON MONDAY, APRIL 17, 1961, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session on Monday, April 17, 1961, at 7:30 p.m. The following were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme and Commissioner E. Wilson Germany. Others present were: City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, City Auditor James E. Brown, Purchasing Agent William E. West, Fire Marshal Fred Chambers, Superintendent of Public Works L. FI. Sullivan and City Clerk tKalph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. Others present were: Mrs. Charles D. Wallis (Pat Wallis/ of 4321 Hyer Street and a Mrs. Harper, associated with the Hair-Bernays Real Estate Firm. Mr. James W. Porter, Jr., a representative of the Gifford-Hill Pipe Company and Mr. Louis Dolch, president of Dolch Concrete Pipe Company. Mrs. Wallis and Mrs. Harper appeared before the Commission explaining that they were members of the Womens Council of the National Real Estate Board and that they were interested in a beautify America Program and desired permission to contact the business establishments in University Park for the purpose of obtaining their cooperation and permission to place through out the business area in strategic locations trash cans, which in their opinion would be ornamental and would help 'in keeping our sidewalks and streets free of waste paper and other debris. These ladies presented a drawing of the proposed utensil which would be painted green with gold letters stenciled thereon inviting the public to use the cans for the disposal of unwanted trash, such as empty cartons, empty cigarette packages, etc. The ladies stated that these cans would carry no advertising. After careful consideration a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote and carried unanimously that the City will interpose no objection to the proposed cans being placed on the sidewalks and other localities and that our garbage disposal and clean up men will empty same and cooperate in the movement of helping to keep our streets free of undesirable paper and trash. 46O The Mayor then announced that pursuant to legal advertisement appearing in the official publication April 13, 1961, the Commission would open sealed proposals to sell this City pre-cast concrete pipe in the amounts and sizes requi- red for the extension of a storm sewer under Armstrong Parkway from Normandy Street in a northerly direction including extension in Stanhope Street and Loma Alto Drive. Sealed bids had been submitted by the Gifford-Hill Pipe Company and the Dolch Concrete Pipe Company. The Gilford-Hill proposal, not including wyes, showed a net total of $12,637, 10. The Dolch bid listed quotations per linear foot for the different sizes of pipe desired but the cost of each was not extended. The Dolch bid also allowed a five per cent discount if the invoices are paid within thirty days from delivery. It was apparent that the net bid of the Dolch Concrete Pipe Company was in excess of $500.00 less than the net bid submitted by Gilford-Hill Pipe Company. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the bids be referred to a committee, consisting of the Mayor, City Engineer and City Clerk for tabulation with instruction and authority to purchase the pipe from the company submitting the best ~bid. After the Meeting had recessed and prior to the writing of these Minutes, the Mayor and his committee reviewed, extended and tabulated the proposals and ,the result of such tabulation is reproduced herein and made apart of these Gilford-Hill Pipe Dolch Concrete Pipe Company Company Minute s. Lin. Feet Diameter Price Per Lin. Ft. Total Price Per Lin. Ft. 348 15" $1.35 $469.80 $1~ 30 210 18" 1.60 336.00 1.50 396 21" 1.95 '772. 20 1.80 Total $452.40 315.00 712.80 Gifford-Hill Pipe Company Dolch Concrete Pipe Company 46i Lin. Feet Diameter Price Per Lin. Ft. Total Price Per Lin. Ft. 480 Z4,, $2. 35 $1, 128.00 $2.20 108 27" Z. 80 302.40 2.70 204 30" 3. 15 642.60 3.00 402 33" 3.75 1,507.50 3.50 1226 42" 6. 10 7,478.60 6.40 TOTAL $12,637. 10 DISCOUNT if any NET BID NONE 5% $12,637. 10 Total $1,056.00 291.60 612.00 1,407.00 7,846.40 $12,693.20 $634.66 $tz,058.54 It will be noted that the Dolch Concrete Pipe Company's proposal is $578.56 less than the net proposal submitted by Gilford-Hill l~ipe Company. The City Clerk presented Certificate of Credit to Tax Roll Number 525, requesting permission to transfer from the active ledger to the dormant ledger, approximately 520 delinquent Personal Property Tax items totaling $3,369.83. These items represent an accumulation from 1943 through 1960 of small items which apparently are uncollectible. The reason for their uncollectability will be found opposite the name and amount. There is one item of $14.60 to be credited to the Real Estate Roll which represents an error in assessment. A motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously, that permission be granted as requested above. Pursuant to authorization and instruction as of April 3, 1961, the City Clerk reported that he had pursued the negotiation of entering into a contract with the City of Dallas to process the sanitary sewage origination in this City for the period beginning April 1, 1961, and ending March 31, 1971. The City Clerk further advised that Mr. Elgin Crull, Manager of the City of Dallas, had advised that the governing body of the City of Dallas would at its -462 regular meeting, April 17, 1961, be requested to approve the proposed contract. A motion was then made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote and carried unanimously, that the following resolution be approved. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST.A CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS DATED APRIL 17, 1961, FOR SANITARY SEWER SERVICE FOR THE PERIOD ENDING MARCH 31, 1971. The Fire Marshal discussed with the City Commission the traffic congestion in the vicinity of sorority houses on Daniel Avenue. After thoughtful consideration the City Clerk was requested to discuss this problem with Doctor Trent Root, Vice President and Controller of Southern Methodist University, and the probability of establishing a fire lane shall be considered further at the next Commission Meeting ~vhich will be May 1, 1961. The Fire Marshal reported that since the first of April, the City has had several residential fires all caused from floor furnaces. Number of runs so 1961. far this month total nineteen. There being no further business,the Meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 1ST DAY OF MAY, A.D. , 4 3 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARI~i, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, ON MONDAY, MAY 1, 1961, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session on Monday, May 1, 1961, at 7:30 p.m. The following were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, and Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme. Others present were: City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Chief of Police and Fire Departments Forrest E. Keene, City Auditor James E. Brown, Purchasing Agent William E. West, Fire Marshal Fred Chambers, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 l~.m. and recognized Mrs. Phoebe I_ang of 78Z8 Hanover Street and her son Billy, a Boy Scout. Billy was interested in attending, a meeting of a Municipality to enable him to qualify for his merit badge. The above guests were welcomed by both the Mayor and Commissioner Stufflebeme. The City Clerk explained that he had talked with Doctor Trent Root of Southern Methodist University relative to the desirability of the creating and the enforcement of a fire lane in the parking area between Daniel Avenue and the Sorority Buildings facing Daniel Avenue and that Doctor Root ha~l stated that he felt that such an Ordinance should be passed and that he would so inform the House Mothers. A motion was then made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Mayor Coffee, put to vote and c~rried that the following Ordinance be adopted. ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK CREATING A FIRE LANE .~%PPROi<!IMATELY~ TWENTY FEET NORTH THE NORTH LINE OF DANIEL AVENUE, BEING IN THE FRONT OF THE SORORITY HOUSES IN THE 3100 AND 3000 BLOCKS OF DANIEL AVENUE PRO- HIBITING THE PARKING OF ANY VEHICLE ALONG SAID FIRE LANE AT ANY TIME AND PROVIDING A PENALTY Commissioner Stufflebeme then discussed with the Commission the proposed construction of a new court house which is now being considered by the County Commissioners Court. After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Mayor Coffee, put to vote and carried that the following Resolution be approved. A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING AND RECOMMENDING PLAN "A" FOR A NEW COURT HOUSE AND FACILITIES FOR DALLAS AND DALLAS COUNTY The City Clerk then discussed with the Commission the appointment of a Board of Equalization for the year 1961. After consideration he was requested to contact the Gentlemen who had served for the previous year and ascertain their willingness to serve, and to report back to the Commission at its next meeting. City Engineer Jack B. Kirven reported that satisfactory progress is being made with the storm sewer project now under way in the Armstrong Fairway and POtomac Park Additions. Fire Marshal Fred Chambers reported to the Commission the activities of the Fire Department for the month of April which is as follows: Autos Heart Attacks No Loss Runs Loss Runs Total Runs 4 5 18 9 27 Est. Value Bldg. Estl Value Conts: Est. Loss Bldg: Est. Loss Conts: $475,000.00 $117,000.00 $15,550.00 $6,900.00 Marshal Chambers also reported that the North Texas Firemen's Association will hold a meeting in McKinney, Texas on May 9, 1961, and that he, Chief Keene and twelve of our Firemen would like to attend this meeting. A motion was made by Commi, ssioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Mayor Coffee, put tO vote and carried that permission be given for our Fire Chief, Marshal and twelve firemen to attend this meeting and that the expense of SZ1.00 be borne by the City. Marshal also reported that our Firemen James Coker and Samuel David Moore had attended and completed the Red Cross First Aid Instruction course and that they are now prepared to teach first aid to any of our firemen who have not had this training. Chief t~ieene discussed with the Commission the Fifteenth Annual Awards Dinner which will be held by the Citizens' Traffic Commission in the Dallas Memorial Auditorium, Thursday, was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, May 11, 1961, at 6:30 p.m. A motion seconded by Mayor Coffee, put to vote and carried that this City purchase two tables consisting of twenty tickets for the use of the Officials and Policemen that were available to atte~nd~this banquet, total expense $60,00 to be borne by the City. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 15TH DAY OF MAY, A.D., 1961 A T T E.~~ ~~ * * * * * * * * *-,-'" , * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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, ON MONDAY, MAY 15, 1961, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session on Monday, May 15, 1961, at 7:30 p.m. The following were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Wylie Stuffleberne and Commissioner E. Wilson Germany. Others present were: City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Chief of Police and Fire Departments Forrest E. Keene, City Auditor James E. Brown, Purchasing Agent William E. West, Fire Marshal Fred Chambers, 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. Mr. Olin Scurlock of 3621 Hanover Street appeared before the Commission and.presented a type written documents consisting of three and one half pages recommending that certain changes be made in Section VI of the present Zoning Ordinance. After he had read the document to the Commission, he urged that his proposal be referred to the Zoning Commission for its study and recommendation. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote and carried unanimously that Mr. Scurlock's written document be referred to the City Attorney to be analysed and studied with the further request that he make a report to the City Commission at its next regular meeting which will be held on June 5, 1961. A motion was then made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Commiss- ioner Stuffleberne, 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, AP- POINTING A BOARD OF EQUALIZATION FOR THE YEAR 1961, FIXING TIME FOR THE FIRST MEET- ING AND THE COMPENSATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION The City Clerk presented to the Commission an Award of the Citizens' Traffic Commission of Greater Dallas which had been presented to the Officials of the City at the annual banquet of the Citizens' Traffic Commission which was held in the Dallas Memorial Auditorium, May 11, 1961. City Engineer, Jack B. Biirven, reported that satisfactory progress is being made on the storm sewer now being constructed in the Potomac Park and Armstrong Fairway Additions. Marshal Fred L. Chambers reported that he and several of the firemen attended the North Tex~rs Firemen's Association Meeting which was held in Mcl~inney, Texas, on May 9, 1961, and that our firemen won fourth place in the pump race competition. Marshal Chambers also reported that the next meeting of the North Texas Firemen's Association will be held on August 8, 1961, with the firemen of University Park acting as hosts. He stated that Mayor Coffee had agreed to welcome the firemen to University Park and that it would be appreciated if the Commissioners could find it convenient to attend. Chief I~eene reported that the local F. B. I. Agents are conducting a training school each afternoon this week in our City Hall Auditorium which is being attended by the policemen of this City and the Town of Highland Park. There being no further business, the Meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 5tI~DAY OF JUNE, A.D., 1961. ATTEST~~ 468 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARIS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, ON TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 1961, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session on Tuesday, June 6, 1961, at 7:30 p.m. The following were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme and Commissioner E. Wilson Germany. Others present were: City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Chief of Police and Fire Departments Forrest E. Keene, Purchasing Agent William E. ~Vest, Fire Marshal Fred Chambers, Super- intendent 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 since no one was present other than the employees and officials listed above, the first order of business was the opening of sealed bids for a new patrol car in exchange for one that was damaged in a wreck, May 28, 1961. Said bids were as follows: Ed Maher, Inc. proposed to repair our squad car for thesum of $870.30, or to give us a new car in exchange, for the sum of $1170.40. Horn-Williams Company offered to repair our car on a guarantee for $900.00, or they would replace same with a new car for $1310.60. After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that we accept the low bid Of Ed Maher,Inc. of $1170.40 in exchange for our wrecked The City Clerk presented a telegram from G. C. Stewart, Executive Vice' President, National Safety Council, 'advising the award of Achievement Certificate for no traffic dearths and progressive accident prevention program activities during the year of 1960. Commissioner Stufflebeme moved that the Mayor be requested to write Mr. Stewart a letter of appreciation. The City Clerk presented a petition requesting two hour pa~king restriction in the 4400 block Glenwick Lane and the 6700 block of Armstrong Boulevard, from 8:00 a. rn. to 4:00 p.m., was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, 469 Monday through Friday. A motion seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote and carried unanimously that the ordinance governing restrictive ~arking be amended to include the above request to become effective September 1, 1961. The City Engineer presented proposals from the Water Tank Service Company, Inc. for the pain of the exterior of our water tank on Airline Road, from the balcony floor to the roof. Proposal one was for the repainting of the lower part of the tank which had recently been mutilated apparently by Highland Park school students. This proposal was $259.00. The Companyls proposal No. Z was to paint the entire tank from the balcony floor to the roof with one coat of top grade aluminum paint; the company furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, insurance, and etc. for the sum of $384.00. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote and carried unanimously that proposal No. Two, Water Tank Service Company, Inc. be accepted and that the company be authorized to proceed with the repainting of the water tank, The City Clerk presented the request of Gerald B. Furr, Executive Secretary, Park Cities--North Dallas YMCA, that the Y be permitted to conduct swimming classes for ten to twenty members on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridais from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. in our swimming pool. After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by 470 Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the request of the YMCA be granted with the understanding that any and all of those participating in the swimming class shall have first purchased a season swimming tag so that part of the ordinance prohibiting free swims in our pool be complied, with. The Tax Assessor and Collector submitted Certificate of Credit to Tax Roll No. 526 in the amount of $46.29, transferring to the dormant ledger, Personal Property Assessments levied against Hall Pierce, now deceased, for the years 1940 through 1950. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote and carried unanimously that the above be approved. Attorney Dick P. Wood submitted to the Mayor and Commissioners a written report pointing out the problems and questions that would be created by adopting the amendment to Section VI of the Zoning Ordinance as proposed by Mr. Olin Scurlock, May 15, 1961. After a thorough discussion of this subject, a motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that no action be taken at this time and the proposal be taken under advisement. The City Clerk discussed with the Commission the renewal of the Fire and Casualty Insurance Policy covering the Municipal Buildings and their contents which expires July 5, 1961. Commissioner Stufflebeme, After due consideration, a motion was made by seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following people, all known to be residents of this City and engaged in the insurance business, be requested to submit to the City, if intere~_ted in writing this policy, their proposal, setting out how much coverage should be designated on the respective properties. This proposal should show total amount of coverage recommended and the total premium for a three year period. Willard Crotty Rex Harris Don Houseman, Jr. Ted Jones Grady C. Jordan Mrs. Gladys Lang M. J. Mittenthal S. J. Nadel Fred A. Pierce William T. Tare A motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the City Clerk be authorized to attend the First Institute for City Managers, The University of Texas Institute of l~ublic Affairs in cooperation with Texas City Managers' Association and Texas Municipal Eeague, at Austin, Texas, June 11, through 13, 1961, at the expense of the City. The City Clerk discussed the information contained in communication dated May 25, 1961, from the Texas Municipal Retirement System relative to this City and its employees participating in Supplemental Benefits Fund of the Texas Municipal Retirement System, as provided by Chapter 312, Acts Regular Session, 56th Legislature. It appeared to be the unanimous opinion of Mayor Coffee and the Commissioners that a vote of the employees should be taken in the not to distant future to determine if the majority of the employees would be interested in this City Adopting an Ordinance providing for total and permanent disability while preforming their duties as an employee, as authorized by the above legislation. It was further suggested that a vote of employees should be taken to determine the feeling of the majority relative to increasing the maximum participation in the Texas Municipal Retirement System. Our maxirnum participation at this time is $3600.00 which was the maximum at the time this City became a member of the system. Amendments have been made to the act wherein there are ho.restrictions on maximum earnings provided 472 maximums are 'kept in multiples of $1200.00. It was further suggested that if and when our employees are eligible to participate in social security that a vote should be taken to determine if such participation is the desire of the majority of the employees. Chief I~eene discussed with the City Commission the desirability of placing a cenyer stripe on Hillcrest Avenue from Lovers Lane to Northwest Highway. It appeared to the unanimous opinion that such action should be taken and Supt. Sullivan was requested to accomplish this at his earliest convenience. Chief Keene also pointed out that the Texas Police Conventioh will be held in Midland, Texas, June 11 through June 14, 1961. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote and carried unanimously that Chief I~eene be allowed to attend this Convention at the expense of the City. Marshal Chambers made the following report of activities of the Fire Department for the month of May, Autos Heart Attacks No. 7 6 1961. Loss Runs 15 Loss Runs Total Runs 4 32 Marshal Chambers further reported that the State Firemen's and Fire Marshals' Association of Texas, the 85th Annuam Convention, will be held in Austin, June 13 through June 15, 1961. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote and carried unanimously that Marshal Chambers be authorized to attend this Convention at the expense of the City. Further, that the firemen of this City who desire to participate in the pump races which will be held at 3:15 p.m. on June 14, that the City will allow $10.00 for individuals traveling in private cars with some other firemen and that the fireman providing the transportation will be allowed $25.00. 47'3 There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 19TH DAY OF JUNE, A.D. , ATTEsT'/~ ~ ] 1961. 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 ON MONDAY, JUNE 19, 1961, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular~session on Monday, June 19, 1961, at 7:30 p.m. The following were present: Mayor Roy C.''Coffee and Commissioner E. Wilson Germany..Others present were: City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Chief of Police and Fire Departments Forrest E. Keene, City Auditor james E. Brown, Purchasing Agent William E. West, Fire Marshal Fred g. Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan and City Clerk Ralph E. Chambers, Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:'30 p.m. Mr. Barry 3422 Asbury Street, Mr. J. M. Bush, 3435 Asbury Street and Mr. Holton, William H. Benners, Jr., 3431 Asbury Street, appeared and presented a petition bearing 17 signatures of people living in the 3400 block of Asbury Street, requesting two hour parking 'limitations be imposed in that block. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Mayor Coffee, put to vote and carried unanimously that the ordinance governing 4 restrictive parking be amended to include the 3400 block of Asbury Street, parking to two hours from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., The City Clerk presented a letter from Mr. James B. F. W. Lafrentz and Company, Certified l~ublic Accountants, restricting Monday through Saturday. Burleson, representing offering to audit the affairs of this City for the fiscal year 1960--1961, for a fixed fee of $1,400.00. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Mayor Coffee, put to vote and carried unanimously that Mr. Burleson be notified that his Company's proposal be accepted and that he was authorized to begin work at his convenience; the audit~ to cover the period from October 1, 1960 through September 30, 1961. A brief report was made by Chief Keene to the Commission concerning the Texas I~olice Conference he attended recently held at Midland, Texas. Marshal Chambers reported on the activities of the 85th State Firemen's and Fire Marshals' convention at Austin, Texas, which he attended last week, further, that our Firemen came out 7th in the competetive pump races. He also reported '~hat there were no fire losses in .University l~ark for the first 19 days of June. The City Clerk, Ralph Hamman, thanked the Commission for having sent him to the First Institute of City Managers, University of Texas, June 11 through 13, 1961, and reported that he heard six very interesting and provocative lectures. He stated that he felt the institut.e was worth while. Chief t~eene exhibited to the Commission a Bound copy of ordinances relating to the fire and police departments. He and Mr. James E. Brown were complimented on their accomplishment. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 3RD DAY 0F JULY, A.D. , 1961. ATTEST:~.T~ 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, ON MONDAY, JULY 3, 1961, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session on Monday, July 3, 1961, at 7:30 p.m. The following were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner V~ylie Stufflebeme and Commissioner E. ~Vilson Germany. Others present were: City Attorney Dick P. ~vVood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Chief of Police and Fire Departments Forrest E. Keene, Purchasing Agent ~vVilliam E. ~VVest, Fire Marshal Fred L. Chambers and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. Joe F. Miller, age 15, accompained by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Miller, of 4032 Lovers Lane, Mr. A. P. Carr of 6800 Hunters Glen and Doctor E. P. Cheatum of 3304 Centenary, appeared before the Commission and requested that the ordinance prohibiting the keeping of snakes and reptiles within the City of University Park, which was passed on the 17th day of June, 1946, be repe~led, They presented a letter from Edwin D. Heath, Jr. , of 4044 Lovers Lane and a petition bearing approximately 73 signatures, most of which are ~-residents of University l~ark, requesting that said ordinance be repealed or amended so that it will prohibit only poisonous or harmful snakes or reptiles. After a letter written by Mr. Heath had been ~ead and after Mr. Carr and Coctor Cheatum had addressed the Mayor and Commissioners on the subject, the problem was taken under advisement and will be discussed further at the next regular meeting of the City Commission which will be held on the 17th of July, 1961. Mr. John Cowden of 3806 University Boulevard, and Mr. James W. Hughes of 6510 Turtle Creek Boulevard appeared before the Commission and urged that Turtle Creek from Turtle Creek Boulevard south to University Boulevard be improved by the removal of all silt and vegetable growth and suggested that said chanel be widened. These gentlemen own the land abutting this chanel on the west and the City owns the land abutting the chanel on the east. After due consideration these gentlemen were told that the City had planned to drain the lake, enlarge the conduit under University Boulevard and remove the silt as suggested in the no~ to distant future. It is hoped that this work can be start'ed shortly after August 1, 1961. Mr. Jack E. Crozier of 3428 1Kosedale appeared before the Commission and urged that immediate steps be taken to bring about the completion of the paving of Hursey Street from the alley north of tKosedale, north to Westminsiter Street. City Clerk Hamman explained to the Commission that there are ten properties involved all of which are owned by different people and?seven of the owners are widows. He had contacted all of the'owners since Mr. Crozier was previously before the Commission on this subject and that the only owner who had indicated willingness to co-operate with the City in the improvement of the street was Doctor Bruce A. Knickerbocker. After discussing the problem at considerable length, Mr. Crozier stated that if furnished the name and address of the owners with the description of their property and the amount each would be required to pay for the improvement that he would contact all of the owners and try and obtain their friendly co-operation with the City. The Commission then discussed the approaching expiration of an insurance policy covering the City Hall and other real property owned by the City within our corporate limits; proposals and recommendations for the re- writing of this po{icy were submitted by the following: Tate-Lawther Company Ted Jones Fred Pierce Jack Nadel Mrs. Fred Lang Willard Crotty, representing Ellis Smith Co. Mittenthal Company Jones-West Insurance Company Houseman Insurance Company Grady Jordan Company Mr. William Tare of Tate-gawther, Mr. Don Houseman of the House- man Company, Mr. Fred l~ierce and Mrs. Gladys Lang each appeared before the City Commission and explained why in their opinion their proposal should be accepted and why they should be permitted to renew the policy which will expire at noon, July 5, 1961. All of the people mentioned were informed that the Commission appreciated their interest and that the problem would be given further consideration. Later in the evening, the Mayor and Commissioners gave further consideration to this problem, and while each of those submitting proposals had submitted from one to three propositions, it appeared that the two proposals submitted that were nearer being comparable, were submitted by Mrs. Gladys Lang and Mr. Don Houseman. The Lang proposal called for a premium of $1,904. 8Z. The Houseman proposal called for a premium of $2,017. 1Z. The Houseman Proposal was based on a three year renewal of the present coverage being 5P. 40,900.00 being straight insurance with comprehensive benefits. The Lang proposal was for 5Z40, 800.00 coverage with 80 per cent co-insurance on the city hall valued at 5100,000.00 and on its contents of 5Z0, 000. 00. After due consideration it appeared to be the unanimous decision of the Mayor and Commissioners that City Clerk Ralph Harnman be instructed to contact Mrs. Eang and Mr. Houseman and tell each to .submit a proposal to cover all items in a renewal policy identical as covered in the policy expiring, except that the coverage on the City Hall be increased to 5150, 000.00 and its contents including the two-way radio equipment be increased to 540,000.00, these two items to be 80 per cent co- insurance. If any difference in premium is quoted by either of the agents mentioned, the one with the lowest premium proposal shall be instructed to renew the policy. The City Clerk presented the following Resolution, signed by members of the Equalization Board for approval: 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 1961 A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote and carried unanimously that the above Resolution be approved. The City Clerk then recommended 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 iCITY CLERK AS EX-OFFICIO TAX ASSESSOR AND TAX COLLECTOR OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1961 479 A motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the above Resolution be approved. The City Clerk presented a petition requesting restricted parking from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the 4400 Block of Emerson Avenue. There are 17 properties in this Block, 11 owners and ll tenants, making a total of ZZ, having signed the petition requesting the restriction. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote and carried unanimously that the ordinance governing restrictive parking be amended to include the above request to become effective September 1, 1961. A motion was made by Commissioner Germany, 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 (J' UNIVERSITY PARK, ORDERING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE FOR APPLICATION OF DEPOSITROY The City Attorney discussed with the City Commission the amending of the Zoning Ordinance. After discussing~his problem at considerable length it appeared to be the unanimous opinion of the Commission that no action should be taken at this time but the matter should be taken under consideration. The City Clerk reported to the Commission that the Liability policy now in existance at the swimming pool is $100,000.00 for each person and SZ00, 000. 00 for each accident and that the coverage could be increased to $Z50,000,00 for each person and $500,000.00 for each accident for an annual increase in premium of approximately $300.00. After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the City Clerk be instructed to immediately contact Mrs. Lang, agent for the Aetna'Casualty and Surety Company, the writer of the present coverage and request that the policy be increased to cover the larger amounts qu~.oted. Fire Marshal Chambers made the following report for the month of June. 480 Automobiles Heart Attacks Nor Loss Runs Loss Runs Total Runs 6 11 13 g 32 Estimated Loss for Month $4,500.00 There being no further business the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 17TH DAY OF JULY, A.D., 1961. ATTEST~ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, JULY 17, 1961, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session on Monday, July 17, 1961, at 7:30 p.m. The following were present: Mayor Ro~ C. Coffee, Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme and Commissioner E. Wilson Germany. Others present were: City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Chief of Police and Fire Departments Forrest E. Keene, Purchasing Agent William E. West, Fire Marshal l~red L. Chambers, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. In addition to the names listed above the only others attending this meeting was Mrs. Harlan, editor of the t~ark Cities--North Dallas News and Mr. L. ?resident of Southwest Savings Association. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p. m. 48i Gladys Guillot, The Commission again discussed the request of Joe F. Miller of 4032 Lovers Lane to the snake ordinance be amended to apply only to poisonous snakes and reptiles so that he might be permitted to keep in his home nonpoisonous snakes. The City Attorney explained to the Commission that a copy of our present snake ordinance has been submitted to the legal department of the Texas Municipal League and that office had advised that in their opinion "There could be no serious challenge to the right of your City to enforce your snake collecting ordinance if your Council deems it necessary for the safety and general welfare of the public at large. Certainly the keeping of reptiles could become a dangerous menace to public health and safety." After discussing the matter at considerable length, the City Attorney was requested to give consideration to preparing an amendment to the present ordinance permitting the keeping of turtles and chameleons, further that the City Clerk was requested to contact Doctor E. 1~. Cheatum of Southern Methodist University for the purpose of determining the posibility of Joe Miller placing his collection of snakes in the college lavoratory for safe keeping. Pursuant to legal advertisement appearing in official publication July 6, 1961, sealed bids were opened in connection with selecting a bank depository for the period ending July 31, 196Z. The only bid submitted was that of the Hillcrest State Bank offering to pay interest at the rate of three per cent on Time deposits of six months, two and one half per cent interest on time deposits of not less than 90 days and one per cent on deposits having maturity date of 30 days or more. The proposal further agreed to extend credit at the rate of one per cent per annum provided that at the time such credit was outstanding there are on deposit in this bank no time deposits on which they are paying a higher rate of interest. After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner Germany, 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, TEXAS, DE- SIGNATING THE HILLCREST STATE BANK AS DE- POSITORY FOR THE YEAR ENDING JULY 31, 1962 Mr. L. E. Guillot, president of Southwest Savings Association appeared to personally request that his written request, July 13, 1961, be given further consideration and that the zoning on Lots one through six, Block A, of Preston Place No. Z Addition, be amended so that his association may construct at this time an office building on Lots 5 and 6. After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote and carried unanimously that the request of Mr. Guillot be referred to the Zoning Commission for its consideration and recommendation. City Engineer, Jack Kirven and Chief of Police Forrest Keene presented their recommendation for the change of traffic pattern in Preston Center to alleviate conditions complained of by Mr. Louis Hexter under date of May l l, 1961. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote and carried unanimously that the proper traffic signs recommended by purchased if not already in stock and that they be installed under the direction of the City Engineer and Chief Keene. Chief Keene discussed with the Commission the proposition of painting a traffic divider line in Northwest Parkway from Varsity Plaza east to Airline Road. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Germany, 483 seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that such traffic divider line as recommended by established. Fire Marshal, Fred L. Chambers, appeared before the Commission and requested permission for he and firemen Mayfield and Walter Moore be authorized to attend the 3Znd Annual Texas Firemen's Training School at A & M College, July Z3 through July Z8, 1961. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote and carried unanimously that the authorization requested be granted and that the men attend this school at the City's expense. Chief Keene explained to the Commissione that he had been requested to meet with the officials of the Texas Municipal League in Austin on July Z0 for the purpose of helping plan the program of the Texas Municipal League's 49th annual conference which will be held in San Antonio on October Z9-31, 1961. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote and carried unanimously that Chief Keene be authorized to make this trip at the expence of the City. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 7TH DAY OF AUGUST, A.D., 1961. t84 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITORIUM, AUGUST 7, 1961, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session on Monday, August 7, 1961, at 7:30 p.m. The following were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee and Commissioner E. Wilson Germany. bthers present were: City Attorney Dick P..Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Chief of Police and Fire Departments Forrest E. Keene, Purchasing Agent William E. West, Fire Marshal Fred L. Chambers, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Shllivan and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptl.y at 7:30 p.m. The following is the names and addresses of perople attending this meeting who signed the roll call. Charles P. Grant, Jr. 4212 Stanford David Grant ~ 4212 Stanford Bill Bookhout 4301 Emerson Dick Bowen 3625 Bryn Mawr Roderic M. Bell, J.r 4010 Shenandoah Beverly Seals 3537 Colgate Marilyn':~Seal s 3537 Colgate Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Seals 3537 Colgate Alan Seals 3537 Colgate Nicky Mallour 3518 Haynie Mrs. R. L. Mallour 3518 Haynie Mrs. G. B. Miller 4032 Lovers Lan~ Mrs. O. R. Massey 3285 Colgate Randy Massey 3205 Colgate W. P. Devereus, M.D. 3725 Potomac Pete Devereux 3725 Potomac Bill Lewis Dolch Pipe Co. 5202 R~dbird William B. Stallcup, Jr. 6800 Airline Road A. P. Carr 6800 Hunters Glen Rd. O. R. Massey 3205 Col{~ate C. P. Grant 4212 Stanford David F. Robertson 7307 Marquette Joe Miller, age 15, and hispa~rents of 4032 Lovers Lane, Mr. A. P. Garr, 6800 Hunters Glen Road and Doctor W. B. Stallcup, 6800 Airline Road appeared and urged that the Ordinance adopted June 17, 1946, prohibiting the keeping of snakes and reptiles in University Park be amended to be operative only against the keeping of poisonous snakes, After discussint the problem for more than an ~our, Mayor Coffee told those present that the Commission would give further consideration to the request and a decision would be made at the Commission Meeting which will be held on Tuesday, September 5, 1961, at 7:30 p.m. Pursuant to legal advertisemer~ appearing in the official publication of June 27, 1961, advertising for bids on storm sewer pipe; bids submitted were opened and read aloud. 58Z f~r. Diameter 96 Inches 600 ft. Diameter 42 Inches 3-- 2Z 1/2 degree bends They were as follows: Gifford-Hill Dolch Concrete Wyatt Pipe Co. Pipe Company Industries, Inc $18,624.00 $18,618. 18 SZZ, 878.42 3,600.00 4,038.00 5,454.00 720.00 1,500.00 696.42 $22,944.00 $Z4,156. 18- $29,028.84 It was apparent that the proposal of Gilford-Hill Pipe Company was the lowest, therefore a motion was made by Mr. Germany, seconded by Mayor Coffee, put to vote and ~arried unanimously that the purchasing of the pipe for the Turtle Creek Storm Sewer enlargement under University Boulevard and Turtle Creek Boulevard be awarded to the Gilford-Hill Pipe Company. The City Clerk presented a petition requesting that mast arm street light be placed at the corner of Willard Street and 1Kosedale Avenue. A motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Mayor Coffee, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following tKesolution be 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 INTERSECTION OF WILLARD STREET AND ROSEDALE AVENUE A motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Mayor Coffee, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Resolution be approved. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS ON CERTAIN ALLEY IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AND KNOWN AS DISTRICT NUMBER 391 A motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Mayor Coffee, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Resolution be approved. RESOLUTION ORDERING PAYMENT OF AMOUNT DUE L.D. CRAWFORD CONSTRUCTION CO. FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN CERTAIN ALLEY BEING KNOWN AS DISTRICT NO; 391, AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF CERTAIN CERTIFICATES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT The City Clerk presented a letter from the Y.M.C.A. requesting permission to form a "BB Gun Club". After due consideration a motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Mayor Coffee, put to vote and carried unanimously that the City Clerk be authorized to write Mr. John L. Bryant, Program Director, of the Park Cities -North Dallaa Y.I~.C.A. that this City will interpose no objection to the U. M. C.A. fall activity, including a "BB Gun Club" which will be supervised and operated in Hodge Hall. Mayor Coffee presented a letter he had received from Mrs. Leona Beard, complaining of a large water bill at 3487 McFarlin Boulevard and urged that she be given an adjustment due to her having had trouble with the water system at that residence. After careful discussion, the City Clerk was authorized to make a careful investigation and if it was determined water had gone through the meter without benefit to Mrs. Beard, that a reasonable adjustment be made. Fire Marshal Chambers made the following report of activities fo~ the Fire Department for the month of July. Auto Fires Heart Attacks No Loss Runs Loss Runs Total Runs 7 6 3 4 Z0 Estimated loss--$4,500.00 for July There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 21gT DAY OF AUGUST, A.D., ATTE~ - ~I~'Y CLERK 1961 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, ON MONDAY, AUGUST Z1, 1961,AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session on Monday, August 21, 1961, at 7:30 p.m. The following were present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme and Commissioner E. Wilson Germany. Others present were: City Engineer Jack B. t~irven, Chief of Police and Fire Departments Forrest E. Keene, City Auditor James E. Brown, Purchasing Agent William E, West, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. Sullivan and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. In addition to those listed above the following people were present. Mr. Robert L. Sullivan Mr. Paul Emery Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Gozzaldi 301Z Southwestern 3608 Bryn Mawr Z945 University Boulevard The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. The date of the Public Hearing on the budget for the year beginning October 1, 1961 and ending September 30, 196Z was discussed and agreed upon as S~eptember 18, 1961. A motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Resolution be approved. RESOLUTION ORDERING A HEARING ON THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK FOlK THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1961, AI~tD ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1962 A motion was then made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Ordinance be adopted. ORDINANCE MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO KEEP A SNAKE OR SNAKES IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, EXCEPT BY A SCHOOL, COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OR YMCA FOR SCIENTIFIC, EXPERIMENTAL, OR I~DUCATIONAL PURPOSES OR ON THEIR PREMISES, PROVIDING FOR LICENSES UNDER CERTAIN ENUMERATED CONDITIONS AND FIXING THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE The City Clerk reported to the Commission~that he had been advised that Fire- men H. Lloyd West, James O. Coker, Jr. and J. Durwood Branum had shown heroism beyond the call of duty in rescuing Mrs. Myrtle A. Johnson from her burning home at 3704 Bryn Mawr. A motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the City Clerk be requested to prepare Citations of Merit to be presented to the Firemen whose names are listed above at the next City Commission Meetin. The City Clerk presented a letter from Manuel DeBusk, Secretary of the Dallas County Democratic Executive Committee, in which it was requested that pmrmission be granted for the holding of the Democratic Primary Election, May 5, 1962 and June Z, 196Z, in the fire station, also permission to hold a Precinct Convention at 7:30 p.m. on May 5, 1962. A motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the City Clerk be authorized to write Mr. DeBusk a letter stating that it will be permissable for the Fire Station to be used on the dates specified for the purpose requested. The City Clerk discussed with the Commission a recent communication received from Mr. Dean Gorham, Director Texas Municipal Retirement System, in which attention was called to the fact that since the date this City became a member of the Texas Municipal Retirement System, the law had been amended and it is now possible for a Municipality to participate to a greater extent than the original $300.00 salary per month per employee. The City Clerk recommended that the participation be incre'ased to $600.00 per month per employee, such a participatibn would give employees a retirement benefit allowance of $195.60 per month as compared~to the present allowance of $97.80 per month. After due consideration it appeared to be the unanimous opinion of the Members of the Governing Body that no action should be taken at the present time and the matter should be given further consideration when adopting the budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 1961. The Mayor discussed with the Commission the setting of a standard price for the removal and replacement of dilapidated curbs, gutters and sidewalks. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that a policy be established allowing the city employees to provide labor and materials for removing and replacing bmoken down curbs, gutters, sidewalks and driveway 499 approackes for citizens of University Park at a fixed fee of $1.00 per linear foot for sidewalks and a fee of like amount for the replacement of curbs and gutters and a charge of forty cents per square foot. for the :re- placement of driveway approaches. The City Clerk presented a letter addressed to the Mayor and Commissioners dated August 9, 1961, from Neiman-Marcus Company in which it was requested that our Zoning Ordinance be amended so that the Board of Adjustment will have legal authority to consider Neiman-Marcus!s application to that Board requesting permission to enlarge its present parking lot'. After discussing the above request at some length and examining a preliminary blue print which had been delivered to the City Clerk by Mr. Ross showing the manner in which Neiman-Marcus would like to enlarge their free parking area, a motion was made: by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, put to vote and carried unanimously that the request be referred to the Zoning Commission for its study and recommendation. Mr. Robert L. Sullivan, President of the University Park Community League, addressed the City Commission and presented to them a petition bearing 214 names requesting the Mayor and each of the Commissioners to continue to serve the City of University Park in their present capacity for the next term of office; the election of which will be held April 3, being the first Tuesday in April, 1962. Mr. and Mrs. 1%. S. Gozzaldi and Mr. Paul Emery each addressed the Mayor and Commissioners expressing their appreciation for the excellent services that has been rendered the City in their present capacity and urged that they give an affirmative answer to the petition in the very near future. Brief talks and thanks were expressed by Mayor Coffee, Commissioners Stufflebeme and Germany and they indicated they would try and arrive at a decision by September 18th, being the third Monday in September. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 5TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, A.D., 1961 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, HELD IN THE CITY HALL AUDITI)RIUM, 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, ON TUESDAY, SPETEMBER 5, 1961, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session on Tuesday, September 5, 1961, at 7:30 p.m. The following were present: Mayor Pro Tempore Wylie Stufflebeme and Commissioner E. Wilson Germany. Others present were: City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Chief of Police and Fire Departments Forrest E. Keene, City Auditor James E. Brown, Purchasing Agent William E. Fire Marshal Fred Chambers, Superintendent of Public Works L. H. West, Sullivan, and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. The only other persons present were Mr. and Mrs. Roger Harlan of the Park Cities--North Dallas News. Mayor Pro Tempore Stufflebeme called the meeting to order applicant s. A motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that pursuant to bids received by the City on August 7, 1961, on concrete pipe to be used for the enlargement of the Turtle Creek drainage system under Turtle Creek Boulevard prompt~_y as 7:30 p.m. A motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that a Mayor's Proclamation be issued for the week of September 17 through 23 designating said week as Constitution Week marking the one hundred, seventy-fourth Anniversity of the Constitution of the United States of America. A motion was then made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the following Resolution be approved. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK COMMENDING H. LLOYD WEST, JAMES O. COKER, JR. AND J. DURWOOD BRANUM, OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR THEIR HEROIC EFFORTS IN SAVING THE LIFE OF MRS. MYRTLE A. JOHNSON, 3704 BRYN MAWR DRIVE. Mayor Pro Tempore Stufflebeme then recognized the firemen named in the above Resolution and asked them to come forward whereupon copies of the Resolution were presented to each of the men by Marshal Chembers. The City Clerk then presented to the Commission, minutes of a meeting held by the Zoning Commission. After the reading of these minutes a motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Maynr Pro Tempore Stufflebeme, put to vote ~nd carri~d unani ~m~.qu. S~iy that the recommendation of the Zoning Commission be affirmed and that the City Clerk be instructed to inform the and University Boulevard that a purchase order b~e issued to Gifford-Hill Pipe Company, the low bidder, and that funds for the payment of said pipe be appropriated out of the budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 1961. A letter was presented from Mr. Ed Steger, County Clerk, requesting permission to hold Court House Bond Election for precinct No. 132, on September 23, 1961, in the fire station. A motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Stufflebem~, put to vote and carried unanimously that the City Clerk be authorized to inform Mr. Steger, permission is granted as requested. The City Clerk discussed with the Commission the possibility and the problems~of' ~ · r , .' ~ increasing the so called fringe benefits for the employees of this City, whereupon a motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Mayor Pro TernPoTe Stuffleberne, put to vote and carried unanimously that the City Clerk try and determirie from the employees the following: (1.) To determine if the majority of the employees that are eligible to participate in Social Security desire that the City furnish this benefit. (2.) To determine if the majority of the firemen desire to increase their participation in the Firernen's Relief and Retirement Act from the present 3 per cent of salary received to 5 per cent provided the City should see fit to match the 5 per cent from funds in the City Treasure. (3.) To determine if the majority of the police desire to increase their participation in the Texas Municipal Retirement S,ystern from the present base earnings of $3,600 per year to $7~Z0~0'per yekr.: Fire Marshal Chambers made the following report of the activities of the Fire Department'for the month Of August, 1961. Heart Attacts Automobiles No Loss Runs 6 4 15 Estimated value of buildings protected Estimated loss to buildings and contents Loss Runs 7 $165,000.00 Z5,000.O0 Total Runs 32 494 City Engineer, Jack B. Kirven, explained to the Commission the pending application of a representative for the Norge Manufacturing Company, the establishment of a dry cleaning plant at 6730 Snider Plaza. Mr. Kirven explained that the specifications of this equipment does not require the use of water but uses perchlorethylene~which is said to be non-inflammable, further that the establishment of this plant will not be a burden to the sanitary sewer system. Dry cleaning plants are authorized by the Zoning Ordinance on Snider Plaza. After the matter had been discussed thoroughly, it appeared to all present that the installation of this plant will not be a violation of the Zoning Ordinance and that apparently there will be no objection to its installation. The City Attorney, Dick P. Wood, discussed with the Commission at considerable length the state law regarding the distribution of obscene articles and material. After a thorough discussion of this subject it appeared to be the unanimous opinion of those present that this problem should be taken under advisement and no action taken at this time. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE ~'/?' "/ ~-~ / 196 18TH D~A~Y2OF SEPTEMBER, A.D. , 1. ATTEST.~~ ~~i~~%~-'~- / ~-- ........ CIT'f 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, ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1961, AT 7:30 P.M. The Board of Commissioners of the City of University Park met in regular session on Monday, September 18, 1961, at 7:30 p.m. The following were 495 present: Mayor Roy C. Coffee, Commissioner Wylie Stufflebeme, and Commissioner E. Wilson Germany. Others present were: City Attorney Dick P. Wood, City Engineer Jack B. Kirven, Chief of Police and Fire Departments Forrest E. Keene, Purchasing Agent William E. West, Fire Marshal Fred Chambers, Superintendent of Public Works g. H. Sullivan and City Clerk Ralph E. Hamman. There were approximately thirty people attending this meeting in addition to the City Personnel listed above. The Mayor called the meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. He welcomed the guests and invited anyone to talk that desired to do so. However, no one addressed the Chair at that time. The City Clerk explained to the Mayor and Commissioners that the Minutes of the Executive Meeting of the Zoning Commission which was held September 12, 1961 had been written but not approved, whereupon a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany that no action be taken in regard to the Minutes of the Zoning commission until such time as the City Clerk could produce Minutes signed by the chairman and the secretary of the Zoning Commission. A motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Commissinner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously t'hat the following Resolution be approved. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGET, APPROVING ALL EXPENDI- TURES MADE DURING THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1960, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1961, 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. Pursuant to the request of the City Commission on September 5, 1961, the City Clerk reported that an election had been held in the different departments for the purpose of determining the desire of the employees relative to the City increasing fringe benefits. The ballots were delivered tothe employees with instruction that same be marked and returned to the City Clerk in a sealed envelope. The following are the propositions and the result of the respective elections. (1) The employees of the clerical, engineers, garage, garbage, park street, water and sewer departments, totaling 108 employees, voted on the City participating in Social Security. Result was as follows: For Social Security 107 Against Social Security 1 Election judges were: L. H. Sullivan, Joe Ueckert, Floyd Miller, James E. Brown and Ralph E. Hamman (2) The Firemen voted on the proposition relative to their desire to increase the Firemen's Relief and Retirement participation from 3% to 5% of salary received. Total firemen voting were 25. The vote was as follows: For increasing the participation 9 Against increasing the participation 16 T oral Z 5 Judges were: Forrest E. Keene, Fred Chambers, James E. Brown and Ralph E. Hamman. (3) The Police voted on the proposition relative to increasing their participation in the Texas Municipal Retirement System from present base earnings of $3. 600 per year to $7, ZOO per year. A total of ZZ participated. The results are as follows: For increasing participation 4 Against increasing participation 18 Not voting Z Total Z4 Judges were: James E. Brown, Forrest E. Keene and Ralph E. Hamman. After discussing the results of the elections, a motion was made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute 497 an application to the Federal Social Security Agency for this City to participate in Social Security Benefits for and on behalf of all employees eligible to participate in these benefits. Said participation to become effective October 1, 1961. Pursuant to legal advertisement appearing in Official Phblication, August 31, 1961, a Public Hearing was held in connection with the adopting of a budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 1961 and ending September 30, 1962. Comments on the proposed budget were made by Mayor Coffee and Commissioner Stuffleberne. The guests present were invited to inspect the proposed budget and ask any questions that they might care to ask. In response to; this invitation Mr. Paul Emery of 3608 Bryn Mawr addressed the Commission complimenting the Adminsitrati0n and stated that their past performance in handling budgets for the City were outstanding achievements and that he felt the proposed budget was acceptable and proper in every respect. After due consideration, a motion was made by Commissioner Stufflebeme, seconded by Commissioner Germany, 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, 1961, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1962, AND AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES AS SET OUT IN SAID BUDGET The City Clerk explained that it is felt that a tax rate of $1.00 upon the $100.00 assessed valuation will provide sufficient funds to carry out the proposed budget. A motion was then made by Commissioner Germany, seconded by Commissioner Stufflebeme, put to vote and carried unanimously thet 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 1961 TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT 98 OF CURRENT EXPENSES OF SAID CITY; AND FIXING THE TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME DELINQUENT; PROVIDING FOR PENALTY AND INTEREST; AND PROVIDING FOR SPLIT PAYMENTS; AND REPEALING ALL ~ TAX ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mayor Coffee then stated that the above apparently was all the official business to be considered at this meeting. Mr. Robert L. Sullivan of 301Z Southwestern Boulevard, President of University Park Community League then addressed the Commission reminding them that they were presented a petition on August 2.1, 1961, bearing more than ZOO names requesting them to stand for re-election in their present capacities at the coming City Election which is to be held April 3, 1962.. Mr. Sullivan stated that he and his associates would appreciate an affirmative answer. Others addressing the Corr~mission urging an affirmative decision were Mr. Paul Emery~of 3608 Bryn Mawr Drive, Mr. Olin Scurlock of 36Z1 Hanover Street, Judge J. W. Hassell of 3700 University Boulevard, Mr. William G. Amundsen, Jr. of 3309 Centenary Drive, Col. Joe W. Lisman of 4114 San Carlos Drive and Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Gozzaldi of 2.945 University Boulevard, and a number of other people who did not identify themselves and were unknown to the City Clerk. After due consideration and a brief conference, Mayor Coffee announced that he and the Commissioners were grateful for the solicitation and had decided that if it was the desire of the citizens that he, Commissioner Stufflebeme and Commissioner Germany would permit their nomination for re-election on April 3, 196Z to their respective positions with the understanding that they would work together and be canidates as a team. Mayor Coffee recieved considerable applause. Chief Keene presented a letter from Motorcycle Escort Service requesting permission to escort funerals originating in or passing through Univerisity Park. __ 499 He explained that this new firm rendered this specialized service to the undertakers. The letter was referred to the City Attorney, Dick Wood, with the request that he take the precaution to safeguard the City's interest and if in his opinion there would be no liability on the City's part that he and Chief Keene were authorized to consent to the operation in our City of this firm. The firm services are to be paid by the employed undertaker and there will be no charge made to this City and the City is to have no legal obligation relative to the firms operation. There being no further business, the meeting recessed. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 2ND DAY OF OCTOBER, A.D., 1961. ATTES~~ ' ~I~Fir CLERK · · · · · , · · · * * * * * * * * * * * * ;:.' * * * * * * * * * * * * * 500