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REGULAR MEETING OF THE KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
July 13, 1972
Mayor Childres assembled the meeting at 7:40 P.M. Bro. Phillips led in prayer, roll
was called; council members present were Mrs. Inez Roy, Steve Radakovich, Mayor
Childres, Stanley Jernigan, Bill Bishop and B. J. Watson.
The minutes from the previous meetings were read and approved.
Mr. Nunn an Attorney, representing Mr. Leblay in reference to a mobile home, the
Council had given him permission to move this mobile home in for a period of 90
days, on January 29, 1972, for the purpose of office use only. He stated the
Chief of Police came down and asked him to move the mobile home, as his 90 days
had expired and he was useing it for living quarters and had connected on to the
sewer without the knowledge of the City. Mr. Nunn asked the Council if couldn't
come to some kind of agreement for him to leave the mobile home at 613 E. Mansfield
Hwy. After some discussion, Mr. Radakovich made motion to grant him a 60 days
extension, stipulating he would build an office bldg. and comply to the specifi-
cations and he should pay the sewer fee from date he connected onto the sewer;
Mrs. Roy 2nd motion. Mr. Jernigan voted against, four for, one against; motion
carried.
Mr. Ridley appeared before the Council asking permission for a motor bike trail
on the corner of Walnut and Grapevine Sts. in the Oakcrest addition, stating he
had approximately 4 acres and all bikes not be more than 3 and 3/4 horse power;
wouldn't be any noise and would keep track watered to prevent any dust and close
approximately 9:00 P.M. Mr. Marshall recommended he make application in writing
to the City outlining the specifications. Mr. Watson made motion to grant this
request, 2nd by Mr. Radakovich; motion carried unanimously.
bir. McMahan from McMahan Investment Co. of Dal hs was present and presented a cer-
tificate for resolution. Mr. Marshall read Resolution 72-9 authorizing application
to: the Texas Water Quality Board to provide financial assistance to the City for
improvements and extension of the City Sewer System; authorizing the Mayor to
execute the application. Mrs. Roy made motion to adopt 72-9, 2nd by Mr. Bishop;
motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Marshall read Resolution 72-10 of the City making application for Federal
Grant on the City Sewer System. Mr. Radakovich made motion authorizing the Mayor
to make the application, 2nd by Mr. Bishop; motion carried unanimously.
Karl Halverson, Chief of Police, gave a monthly report of the Police Dept.; he
also stated he had complaints of a Mr. Pi~_~rce on True Gunn St. having fighting
cocks about the noise they made. Mr. Marshall advised he would check and see if
have ordinance prohibiting them. He also had a complaint of a party having a
garage on Broadway. He informed the Council he had a party on E. Mansfield Hwy.
who has junk cars, which he had written this party, but he has not complied.
Mayor Childres said he would like for the Council to go on record to back the
Chief of Police in enforcing all ordinances. Mr. Radakovich made motion the Chief
have authority to enforce all ordinances, Mr. Watson 2nd motion; motion carried
unanimously.
The Chief then advised the Council the police car was in a very bad condition and
he had gotten some bids on a new car, which he quoted the prices. Mr. Watson
said he thought should buy a new car every year. Mr. Jernigan stated he knew
some people he would like to contact and get some bids. Mr. Watson suggested do
more checking and present them at the next meeting.
Paul Mathis told the Council Smith and Baines were in the process of the annual
audit and he was waiting until it was completed before he finished the preliminary
budget. He also stated the insurance on fire and extended coverage on the City
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Hall bldg. and the liability on water dept. vehicles would expire in July and
he had received two quotations from Webb Ins. Co. and Sorrell's Insurance Agency.
After some discussion, Mr. Radakovich made motion to purchase extended coverage
-,. on City Hall Bldg. and liability insurance on water dept. vehicles from Sorrell's
Insurance agency, 2nd by Mr. Watson; motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Childres informed the Council hr had asked Mr. Burris to pump the paluxy
well for 12 hours and the motor went out. Don Dickens recommended to have motor
pulled and repaired. Mr. Burris said Mr. Bock had told him of a 55,000 gallon
storage tank; thought could be bought for 7 or 8 hundred dollars. Mr. Watson
made motion to send bid in for $800.00; also, pull the motor and have it re-
paired, 2nd by Mr. Radakovich; motion carried unanimously.
The Council then discussed the municipal charge on mobile home parks. The
Mayor said might call a special meeting later to discuss this matter.
M=5. Roy made motion to adjourn, 2nd by Mr. Bishop; meeting adjourned at 10:20 P.M.
Approved
N. C it res, Mayor
Attest .Q~tiQ/~
J el D. Boyd, City S etary