HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/13/1945 - Regular Minutes - City Council MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
December 13, 1945
Members present: Mayor Langford; Councilmen Wilcox, E. E. Brawn,
Harrington; and City Manager Smith.
Visitors present: Norton Burkhalter, J. C. Culpepper, Joe Skiles,
Mrs. J. E. Hubacek, Mr. & Mrs. C. A. O'Brien, Mrs. S. 0. Brawn,
Mr. & Mrs. E. M. White, Gene White, Mr. G. P. Parker, A. S. MoAshann,
Gene Brook, and W. C. Hall.
Mr. Burkhalter appeared before the Council to discuss the withdrawing of
his property from the City Limits. It was agreed that he should present
a formal request of withdrawal at the next regular Council Meeting.
The Council accepted the resignation of J. T. L. MoNew as City Engineer.
The appointment of his successor was deferred to a later date.
Ordinance No. 86, establishing utility rates effective January 1, 1946,
was adopted.
The Council approved the request of Walter Johnson to erect an eight-
apartment building on Lot 6 & 7, Block 19, Boyett Addition.
The Council approved the recommendation of the City Manager that Albert,
Jennie and Sam Richardson be paid $2.00 each per month effective
December 1, 1945, for the privilege of running effluent from sewer line
through their property.
The Council approved the request of J. S. Mogford to make certain
alterations in his garage. Such alterations were construed to be repairs
associated with his house as the house and garage are for all purposes one
building.
Pursuant to Ordinance No. 85, a public hearing was held on the request of
J. C. Culpepper to rezone certain property in College Hills, such property
being described fully in Ordinance No. 85.
Mr. Culpepper stated his reason for the request and urged the Council to
give it full consideration. Mr. Joe Skiles also spoke in favor of the
request. Dr. Ralph Steen filed an oral request for approval prior to the
meeting as he was unable to appear at the stated hour.
Those voicing disapproval of the request were Mrs. J. E. Hubacek, Mr. & Mrs.
C. A. O'Brien, Mrs. S. 0. Brawn, Mr. & Mrs. E. M. White, Gene White, Mr.
G. P. Parker, A. S. MoAshann, W. C. Hall, and Gene Brook. A letter of
protest was written by Mr. J. C. Frazier and was accepted for the reoord.
A full quorum of the Council not being present, the Mayor assured all present
that no action on Mr. Culpepper's request would be taken prior to the regular
meetin�, January 17, 1946. Be suggested that the Council would hear any other
propon€s or oppone is at that time.
Appr ved:
Attest:: if, A (<-4.s-k,
e-1 Mayor
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Ass't City Secretary