05.27.1971 CC Minutes521
REGULAR MEETING OF THE KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
MAY 27, 1971
Mayor Platt assembled the meeting at 7:40 P.M. Council members present were Mrs.
Inez Kiethly, John J. Biondi, Jr., J. H. Martin, Bill Bishop and B. J. Watson.
Mrs. Pistokache came before the Council stating the City had graveled Briarwood
Street and the County was suppose to hot-top it, but as to date they have not.
Also need street sign. Mr. Watson made motion to grant her request and call the
County Engineers in regard to this matter, 2nd by Mr. Biondi, motion carried
unanimously.
Mrs. Strahan, who lives on Briarwood, was present and stated they were having
problems with hot rodders on their street and it was very dangerous; she gave
the boys name.
Mr. Loyd Knotts appeared before, saying he had four acres in the Haynes survey,
and planning on building some houses, asked permission to open a road; that he
would gravel the street. Mr. Biondi made motion to grant this request and if
possible have the County Engineers to hot-top it. The road would be a con-
tinueing of Briarwood St. The motion 2nd by Mr. Martin, motion carried unani-
mously.
Mr. Harris and Mr. Vardiman appeared before the Council asking permission to open
an mess street from Katy Circle to Gail Drive. Wants to develope it and build
more houses; stating they would gravel the street. Mr. Martin made motion to
grant this request, 2nd by Mr. Bishop, motion carried unanimously. Also stated
they have two lots at Katy Circle and Gail Drive; asking the Council to con-
sider re-zonning from A, one family dwelling,to C, multiple family, wants
build nice 3 to 4 unit apts. Mr. Marshall advised them when making G zoning..
chance vaotd~.~'. have to have a public hearing, also they would have to come before
the Zoning board. Mayor Platt asked Mr. Martin to contact the zoning board
and see when they could meet with them and would advise them when to appear be-
fore the zoning board.
Mayor Platt informed the Council the Police Chief said the radar was not
working on the police car. The purchase price being $1,785.00 or could
lease it for $58.51 per month with option to buy. MLS Keithly made motion
to lease it for two months, 2nd by Mr. Watson, motion carried unanimously.
Mayor read letter from Freese, Nichols and Endres recommending the City pay
Allison & Henry $4,795.94 part~.al payment on the pipe and tank foundation.
Mr. Biondi made motion to accept this recommendation, 2nd by Mr. Martin,
carried unanimously.
Mr. Watson made motion to publish a letter in the Star Telegram and Kennedale
News in reference to the City Bond election, signed by all the Councilmen, 2nd
by Mr. Bishop, carried unanimously. These letters are to be enclosed with the
water cards.
Mr. Bishop asked about the grass and weeds, Mr. Martin suggested take the
matter up with the police dept.
Mr. Watson asked about the front office being opened on Saturday moring to
collect the water bills. Mr. Biondi suggested since have someone in the
Police Dept., let the dispatcher collect the payments on Saturday morning.
Mr. Marshall advised the Council, James Rodgers had contacted him in reference
of being annexed into the City. Would have a public hearing June 24th at 7:30
P. M.
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Min. cont. from May 27, 1971,
Mr. Martin informed the Council he was approached by a lady with the Woodman
of the World asking if the Council would take ,$5,000.00 for the community center,
if so she would contact her company; saying they would repair the bldg. Mr. Watson
made motion to advertise for bids, stipulating it to be used as a community center
for 99 years and the City reserve the right to approve or reject all bids, 2nd
by Mrs. Keithly, motion carried unanimously. Mr. Biondi siad he would like to
have this in writing and not just verbal.
rir. Martin made motion to adjourn, 2nd by Mrs. Keithly, meeting adjourned at
8:50 P. M.
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Attest _ ..~'~.id~ "`-''' , ~
Jewel D. Boyd, Gity Secr Lary
Approved
Bob Platt, Mayor
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