07.09.1970 CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE I{ENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
JULY 9, 1970
Mayor Platt assembled the meeting at 7:45 F. M. Council .members present were Homer
Jenkins, John J. Biondi Jr.,J. H. Martin, and Charles Knotts, Mr Bulin being the
only absentee.
The minutes from the previous meeting were read and approved.
Nita Smith came before the Council asking what decision they had reached in
reference of her request of the City paying the Dr bill, medical expense and one
days pay for the loss of time for her husband due to a dog bite, after a small
discussion, the Council advised her the City couldn't be responsible for every dog
in the City, therefore felt they could not grant her request.
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Kenneth Pearce was present, asking for all grecker pull in the City, except owners
request. Mr. Martin made motion to grant this request, Mr. Biondi 2nd motion, motion
carried unaniously.
Mr. Huling representing E. F. Crites Jr & Co. was present and asked the Council
to amend zoning ordinance north of school in the Crestdale addition to a multiple
family, as he was negogating of purchasing 7 or 8 acres and wished to build an
apartment complex, stating this would be a F. H. A approved. would be a ~.ow housing
project, rent being $125.00 to #175.00, the Council instructed him to have a set of
plans drawn up, then meet with the zoning board, he also asked bout•the sewer, saying
F. H. A, would pay for half the sewer cost, but would like to get it rezoned first,
then work out something on sewer.
Jerry Upchurch appeared before the Council, stating he had been informed he would
get paid until the Dr released him, saying he would be released on the loth and
asked for two weeks pay., at that time he would hive his release and that he had no
intention of suing the City, as he had a job in Galveston and was leaving towm.
Mr. Jenkins made motion to give him two weeks pay, prodding he would give us a
letter releasing the City of all responsibility, Mr. Martin 2nd motion, motion
carried unaniously.
Pete Kirkpatrick informed the Council of a letter he had received from State Health
Dept. of recommendations the City should do. fence each well and have a meter for
each well. The Council authorized Fete to buy mew meter for the new well. Mr. Biondi
suggested to wait for a slack time to meter the other two wells. Pete also atated
Pat Patterson had contacted him in reference of him building a auction, due to the
zoning, no action was taken.
Pete then asked the Council their decision of his request for a raise, The Council
advised Pete they would meet and let him know within a week. Pete then told the
Council Sharles Shtles had contacted him in reference of the City drilling a trinity
well, saying Mr. Wilson had informed Mr. Shyles he would drill to the trinity sand
for $45000.00 which would produce 500 gal a mimte. The Council instructed Pete to
contact Mr. Wilson and advise him they would like to talk with him at his very
earliest convenience.
Mr.. Jenkins made motion to renew the lease for another year on Charles Shytles
water well, Mr. Knotts 2nd motion, motion carried unaniously.
Mr. Knotts made motion to adjourn, Mr. Martin 2nd motion, motion adjourned at 10:10 P.M
ATTEST: Approved.
Jewel oyd C ty Secretar Bob latt, Mayor