05.10.1979 CC MinutesPage 859
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 10, 1979
Mayor Radakovich assembled the meeting at 7:30 P. M. George
Lowery gave the invocation. Council members present were
Mayor Radakovich, George Lowery, Clara Sanderson, Dwight
Miller, Charles Kuykendall and Wayne Winters. Staff present
were Evelyn Templeton, Mel Justice and Clyde Marshall, Jr.,
City Attorney.
The minutes of the April 12, 1979 Regular meeting were approved
as read with one correction.
Item: No. 1
CONSIDERATION OF PROCLAMATION FOR PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL
SERVICE.
Mayor Radakovich read the proposed proclamation and proclaimed
the week of May 15th 1979 Peace Officers Week.
Item: No. 2
CONSIDERATION OF PROCLAMATION FOR THE TRANSPORTATION CLUB
OF FORT WORTH.
Mayor Radakovich read the proposed proclamation and after
a short discussion proclaimed the week of May 13 thru May 19
as National Transportation Week.
Item: No. 3
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION TO CHANGE THE AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES
AT THE MANSFIELD BANK.
Charles Kuykendall made a motion to adopt Resolution #79-11
changing the bank signature from Stanley Jernigan to Clara
Sanderson, seconded by Geor.~e Lowery. The motion carried
with none opposed.
Item: No. 4
CONSIDERATION OF JAMES FITTS REQUEST FOR A HARDSHIP VARIANCE
TO PLACE A MOBILE HOME AT HIS FATHERS HOUSE ON BOWMAN SPRINGS
ROAD UNTIL HE CAN BUILD HIS HOUSE.
Mr. Fitts was not in attendance. No Action was taken.
Item: No. 5
KEN PEARCE TO REQUEST AN INCREASE IN PRICE FOR WRECKER PULLS,
AND TO MAKE A COMPLAINT ABOUT SEWER NEXT DOOR TO HIM.
Ken Pearce asked that the Wrecker Pull fee be changed from
$25.00 to $30.00 and that the storage fee be changed from
$2.00 per day to $3.00 per day. Mayor Radakovich and the
Council Members asked Ken Pearce several questions concerning
the wrecker pull service and fees. Clara Sanderson made a
motion to raise the Wrecker Pull fee from $25.00 to $30.00
and the storage fee from $2.00 to $3.00 per day, seconded
by Wayne Winters. The motion carried with none opposed.
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REGULAR MEETING MAY 10, 1979 Cont'd
Ken Pearce then complained about the sewer next door saying
it was running on his property. The Mayor advised Mr. Pearce
it was a County health matter and he should contact Mr. S.T.
Prine with the Tarrant County Health Dept.
Item: No. 6
CONSIDERATION OF THE LETTER OF RESIGNATION OF FIRE MARSHALL,
RICHARD CAIN.
Mayor Radakovich read the letter of resignation. Charles
Kuykendall made a motion to accept the resignation, seconded
by Wayne Winter. The motion carried with none opposed.
Item: No. 7
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Wayne Winters commended Mel Justice on the Financial Report.
George Lowery asked if the Police Dept. report could show
how many citations each officer issues.
Item: No. 8
OPEN DISCUSSION
Bud Fields complained about a policeman stopping his grand-
daughter and asking for her phone No. and address. What
grounds does he have to stop her without a violationT
Mr. Fields was advised the Chief of Police would look
into the matter.
Mayor Radakovich read Proposed Ordinance #79-6 George
Lowery made a motion to adopt Ordinance #79-6, seconded by
Clara Sanderson. Motion carried with none opposed.
Mayor Radakovich advised the council that Ned Leonard had
resigned as Chairman of the Planning & Zoning Board and
recommended that Bill Cromer be appointed to replace
him. Council approved Bill Cromer as a member of the
Planning & Zoning Board and Raymond Morris to act as Chair-
man.
Clara Sanderson asked if a curfew ordinance could be
adopted. The majority of the council was not in favor.
Mayor Radakovich advised the council the Court Clerk records
had been moved to the City Hall.
Wayne Winters reported on the lighting of the ball fields
stating that there was one problem in the concession stand.
There are not enough transformers. There were two (2) bids.
The bids are as follows:
Atomic Electric ---------- $908.00
Sun Electric -------~------ $955.00
Wayne Winters recommended Sun Electric be given the job
so there could be no problems with the warranty.
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REGULAR MEETING MAY 10, 1979 Cont'd
Charles Kuykendall suggested that the roof of City Hall
needs to be repaired.
George Lowery made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Wayne
Winters. The motion carried with none opp ed. The meeting
adjourned at 9:55 P. M.
APPROVED:
ve Radako zch, Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Secretary
CITY SEAL:
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