01.13.1972 CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
January 13, 1972
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Mayor Martin assembled the meeting at 7:35 P.M. Council members present were
Mrs. Inez Keithley, John J. Biondi, Jr., Marshall Tyson, Bill Bishop and B. J.
Watson.
The minutes from the previous meetings were read and approved with the following
corrections. Cash bond be inserted reference Calvin Hollifield and state sales
tax inserted reference to delinquent taxes.
Mr. (Mutt) Boyd came before the Council, asking if they had checked on the gravel
pit that Fincher Bros. were still hauling sand; doesn't think they are living
up to their agreement. Mr. Watson advised him he and the Mayor would investi-
gate it.
L. L. Landry, Jr. appeared before the Council asking to be deannexed from the
City for the purpose of going into Arlington, saying he had a petition with 35
property owners arxi approximately 4I signatures from residences on Littl e
School Road, Kennedale Sublett Road and some on Swiney Hiettl:Raad; saying
Arlington could not discuss it with them until the Council takes action.
Mr. Marshall the City Attorney said there was no way the area could be le-
gally-deannexed unless all property owners call for it and have the bond
holders consent and if the City desired to let them out. The Council took no
action on this request.
Mr. Honea from Avalon Mobile Home Club and Mr. McKinley from South 287 Trailer
Park came before the Council in reference to the minicipal charge on each
trailer. They felt it wasn't legal. Said they had paid it until the City
charged them 3.50 minimum
per trailer; that is when
Mayor Martin advised them
After a lengthy discussion
to date, then try to work
a decision for two weeks,
charge for water and 2.00 minimum charge for sewer
they filed suit against the City of Kennedale.
the Judge ruled in the City's favor on both suits.
z, Mr. Watson recommended they bring the accounts up
something out. Mr. Bishop made motion to postpone
2nd by Mr. Watson, motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Biondi read letter from Lone Star Gas Co. requesting permission to use
polyethelyne pipe for any new installations, replace or repair any lines;
saying it had been approved by Hud and the Southern Bldg. Code. Fort Worth,
Dallas and North Richland Hills were useing it and has proven very satisfac-
torily. Mr. Watson made motion to draw up Resolution 72-] granting this
request, 2nd by Mr. Bishop, motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Cowan appeared before the Council, saying he had bought some property on
Valley Lane and Trent St. for business of making men's and boy's belts. He
asked the City b~ dig a drainage; he presented a plan. The Council asked what
kind of bldg. this would be; he replied hadn't put out bids for an architect,
but it would tare masonry bldg. Mayor Martin advised him -sewer is available.
Mr. Tyson made motion to grant this request, 2nd by Mr. Keithl ey; motion carries
unanimously.
T~;ayor Martin asked the Council their opinion of giving Myra Burke a salary increase.
Mr. Keithley made motion to give Myra a $10.00 raise, 2nd by Mr. Tyson; motion
carried unaimously.
Mr.Tyson informed the Council he had a call from a lady with the Band Booster
Club, asking permission to use the Community Center free of charge for a rum-
wage sale, the proceeds would be used to help pay for the band's uniforms. It
was unanimously agreed by the Council to grant this request, since it was non-
profit arganization.
Mr. Wat
Attest