08.16.1971 CC Minutes529
REGULAR MEETING OF THE KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 16, 1971
Mayor Martin assembled the meeting at 7:40 P. M. Council members present-were Mrs. Inez
Keithley, John J. Biondi Jr., Bill Bishop and B. J. Watson.
The minutes from the previous meeting were read and approved.
Jack Refogal came before the Council saying he was spokesman for the City Alliance and
the recommended the Council to appoint Marshall Tyson as Councilman to fill the un-expired
term of J. H. Martin who resigned to become Mayor.
Fred Disney appeared before the Council and presented a letter from Fort Worth Water Dept.
saying they had no objection to the provision of water service from the City of Kennedale
to lot 1 block 1 Carriage Row Mobile Home Park addition, providing the service so provided
meets all requirements of the City of Ft. Worth. Mr. Disney said he would provide some kind
of contract to the City of Kennedale. He asked a letter from Kennedale, stating they had
ample water supply now and anticipated water would be available when they develop the mobile
home park. Mr. Bishop made motion to grant this request, 2nd by Mr. Biondi, motion carried
unanimously.
Mr. Watson made motion to appoint Marshall Tyson to fill the vacant seat of Councilman.
Mrs. Keithley made motion to appoint Butch Evans for Councilman. Mr. Bishop 2nd Mr. Watson's
motion, motion carried unanimously.
The City Attorney swore Mr. Tyson in as Councilman; he then took his chair.
Mayor Martin advised the Council, Mrs. Williams, part time bookkeeper was leaving and need
to hire a bookkeeper, and Tax Assessor-Collector. Mr. Watson suggested Mayor Martin to
contact with some ine in regard to this position. Mr. Martin said he would contact the
North Central Texas Council of Government; also advertise in the Star Telegram and have
them to meet with the Council at their next regular meeting.
Mr. Watson made motion to write School Board, recommending they pay Myra $25.00 a month for
her services in the taxes. Mrs. Keithley 2nd motion, carried unanimously.
Mr. Marshall read Ordinance 71-5 prohibiting the operation of mole service units, Mr.
Watson made motion to adopt Ordinance 71-5t 2nd by Mr. Bishop, motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Marshall read Ordinance 71-6, annexing 36 acres of James Rodgers, Mr. Watson made motion
to adopt Ordinance 71-6; 2nd by Mr. Bishop, motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Norwood Hiett was present and asked the Council write a letter to Arlington Independent
School Board, recommending Kennedale School District merge with Arlington School District.
Mr. Watson made motion to write a letter to Arlington School Board urging the Kennedale
School emerge with Arlington and have the Mayor sign the letter. Mr. Keithley said she
felt the City had important business to tend to for the City and felt this was the School
Board's obligation. Mr. Watson 2nd Mr. Tyson's motion; Mrs. Keithley voted against, 4 for
one against, motion carried.
Mayor Martin informed the Council, Mr. Curry had given them bids on fencing of the two wells
and discounted $150.00 making a total of $2700.00 for both wells. Mr. Watson made motion
to have Mr. Curry fence these wells, 2nd by Mrs. Keithley; motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Martin advised the Council we had numerous complaints of Mr. Pincher hauling dirt, his
property being zoned residential; this is violation of the zonning ordinance. Mr. Watson
made motion to write Mr. Pincher advising him to stop hauling the dirt and remove the small
building, 2nd by Mr. Tyson, motion carried unanimously.
Mrs. Kei hley made mgt~ion to a journ, 2nd by Mr. Biondi; meeting adjourned at 10:05 P.M.
ATTEST: ~}„~ ~ APPROVEDs
Jewel D. \ yd, C ty Secretary J. Martin, r
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