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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
North Richland Bills, Texas,¥Bs called to order at 7:30 o'clock
P. M., on the 4th day of April, 1955.
Those present were: Messrs. Nace, Christopher, MacCarthy
and Mayor Denny.
The zoning commission presented Messrs. Blackman, Tripp,
McGee, Lockett and Watson. Mr. Tripp was elected Chairman by
acclimation. All members were present at Council meeting.
Mr. Denny was unable to report on letter to water company.
Mr. Tripp presented petition of annexation of additional
area adjacent to the present city boundaries, sworn to by some
305 persons resident in that area.
Mr. Christopher presented an ordinance (Ordinance #12)
formally annexing the above territory. Adoption of the ordin-
ance moved by Mr. Christopher. Seconded by Mr. Nace. Open for
discussion. Adopted unanimously by the Council.
Mr. MacCarthy was designated as Assistant City Secretary.
Mr. Christopher moved that Mr. Tripp be permitted to ob-
tain photostatic copies for record purposes, of Ordinance 12.
Mr. Christopher pointed out that the city should employ
engineers to make a survey and prepare an accurate map of the
City of North Richland Hills. It was moved that the Mayor
designate a member of the Council to consult with engineering
firm Hawkins and Bartlett, or others, to determine the cost of
making such a survey and preparing a map showing streets and
other prominent marks within the environs of the city. Mr.
Nace was appointed to the task. Motion seconded by Mr. Mac-
Carthy. Approved by unanimous vote.
Mr. Christopher moved that as soon as line on primary
roads is determined the City Marshal post proper signs on
these streets noting entrance and/or exit of city. Motion
seconded by Mr. Nace. Passed unanimously.
Mr. Christopher moved that the Mayor appoint a committee
of three to consult with the Postmaster in regard to the loca-
tion of a Post Office in North Richland Hills, and be authorized
to proceed to contact u. S. G~ernment officials, if such be
necessary, to successful completion of such action. Motion
seconded by Mr. Nace. Approved 4 - O. Mr. Christopher,
Mr. Jones and Mr. Williamson were appointed.
Councilman Ellenburg also now present.
Open discussion of zoning on Parchman and Stegal properties.
Mr. Parchman representing Parchman and Mr...Bettis representing
developers of Stegal property.
Mr. Denny presented the following bills:
Texas League of Municipalities.
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Motion was made to pay bills. Carried 5 - O.
Motion was made to continue membership in Texas League of
Municipalities by Mr. Christopher. Seconded by Mr. MacCarthy.
Approved 5 - O.
Special meeting Monday, April 11, 1955, to consider
zoning commission report on Stegal Addition.
Motion was made that the appointment of City Secretary,
Treasurer, Attorney, Judge and Fire Marshal be made as need
arises. Said appointments to be made by Mayor, with approval
of the Council. Motion was made by Mr. Ellenburg, seconded
by Mr. Christopher, and approved 5 - O.
There being no further business, the meeting was ad-
journed on motion by Mr. Christopher. Seconded by Mr. Nace.
Secretary
APPROVED AS READ: