10.28.1971 CC Minutes538
REGULAR MEE"I.'ING OF THE KENNIDALE CITY COUNCIL
OCT. 28, 1971
Mayor Martin assembled the meeting at 7;30 P,M. Council members present were John J.
Biondi, Jr,, Marshall Tyson, Bill Bishop and B. J. Watson, Mrs. Keithley being the only
absent.
The minutes from the previous meetings were read and approved.
James Haley with Myers and Haley Disposal came before the Council asking to renew their
contract which will expire Nov, 14, asking for an increase of 25 cents on each pick-up,
saying the rates for dumping were $1.50 per load when this contract was drawn up, then
went to $3.50 per load and now it is $10.00 or $12.00 per load, Mr. Biondi suggested
the Council give this further study and advise him at the next meeting.
Mr, and Mrs. Ruiner with Mr. and Mrs, Peugh came before the Council protesting of a mobile
home being moved in on Rolando Lane. After some discussion, Mr, Watson made motion to
instruct the City Attorney write them a letter advising them to move the mobile home,
2nd by Mr. Tyson, motion carried unanimously,
Mr. Huffman with Fred Dielman came before the Council asking a zoning change from "E"
8ammercial to "G" Industrial in the Cannon Survey, as he was negotiating to buy one
and one-half acres if it could be rezoned; this is for a Fiber Glass Mfg. Co. He
stated might be a year or .two before he could build. Don Lyon, Raymond Morris, R. E.
Flowers, Dick Walden and B. T. i/ebb, members of the Zoning Board, discussed this at
length with them. They advised him would have to present a plat with legal description
and pay filing fee to them before they could give theer recommendation to the Council.
He was also advised there was some property just across the highway which is zoned
industrial now. Mr. Huffman advised them he would take this under consideration and
advise them of his decision.
Pincher Bros. with their attorney, Jack Ray, came before the Covncil in reference of
them hauling dirt off of their property. Mr. Marshall stated the City had a restraining
order against them and had been in court fro two days; thought perhaps could compromise
and settle this out of court, he then read the settlement agreement. Lloyd Hatton
and Mutt Boyd were present and after a lenghty discussion, they suggested the settle-
men agreement be adjusted, Mr. Watson made motion for an additional agreement where
by they would level the ground and have a 25 foot slope to the satisfaction of the
property owners. Also this restraining order be in effect until they fulfill their
agreement, 2nd by Mr. ~json; motion carried unanimously.
Mr. McMahan was present in reference of calling an election for city water and sewer bonds,
saying the City had to postpone in the spring. He stated he had talked with HtID and
thinks Rennedale has priority of Federal G ~.r_t, would pay 50%, of the cost.
Mr. Marshall read Ordinance 71-10 calling for City Election on water and sewer bonds on
the 20th of Nov. Mr. Watson made motion to adopt Ordinance 71-10, 2nd by Mr, Bishop,
motion carried unanimously. Mr. McMahan recommended letters be sent to all the property
owners in regard to this election.
Mr, Marshall read Ordinance 71-9, prohibiting any mobile home from being placed in the
City limits of Kennedale. Mr. Tyson made motion to adopt 71-9, 2nd by Mr. Bishop,
motion carried unanimously.
Mr, Marshall read letter to J. L. Knotts of the City's intention to maintain dedicated
street- Briarwood Road; for Mayor Martin to sign.
Mr. A. L. Balch was present, stating since Mr. Knotts read was opened it had caused
him water problems, said he needed a culvert, Mr, Bishop advised he would talk with Mr.
Rnotts'. in the morning and the problem would be taken care of.
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Minutes cont. from 10-28-71
Paul Mathis, the bookkeeper, came before the Council and advised he had hired Billie
Rogers to fill position as authorized by the Council under section E.S.A. program. He
also attended meeting held by Mr. Benson, County Auditor, concerning additional E.E,A.
funds available under section 6 of the program. P.dvised the Council he had made
application for funds under this section for a portion in the water dept. at a salary
of $100.00 per week, subject to the Council's approval. Mr. Biondi made motion that
Pir, Mathis accept this agreement, 2nd by Mr. Tyson; motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Mathis advised the Council he had been approached by an employee for payment ori.
insurance he had taken out with a company other than W.O.W. and questioned the City
paying several insurance companies under insurance program. Council advised Mr. Mathis
they would study the possibilities of obtaining group hospital insurance for all employees.
Mr. Biondi made motion to adjourn, 2nd by Mr, Tyson. Meeting adjourned at 11:25 P.M.
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Attest: ' ~' ~
Je 1 D. Boyd, City ecre
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Approved: _
. H. Martin, Mayor