HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963-04-02 Regular Meeting April 2, 1963
The City Council met in regular session on the above date those
present were Mayor Johnson, Aldermen Harwell , Parker, Pirkle , and
Deacon. P1ace #4 being vacatedue to the resignation of Dr.
Woods from this position.
The minutes of the previous meeting was read and approved as read.
A motion by Alde'rman Yirkle, seconded by Alderman Yarker to
discontinue carrying •collision insurance on the 1961 Garbage Truck,
the 1957 International Fire Truck and discontinue the insurance on
the Boat and Motor as they are now kept inside the Fire Station.
Motion carried.
A motion by Alderman Deacon, seconded by Ald�rman Yirkle to
authorize Texas Power & Light Co, to install the new type street
light near the Fire Plug along East Dallas Road west from the
intersection of E. Dallas Road and E. NW Hwy. Motion carried.
A letter was received from the school board requesting that the
City Council authorize a request to Texas Power & Light Co. for
installation of inercury vapor lights to illuminate the Cannon
Elementary School Campus.
A motion by Alderman Deacon, seconded by Alderman Harwell to
write the School and advise them that the City has no objections
for the school and Texas Power 8� Liqht Co, to instali mercury
vapor lights on the Cannon Elementary School campus. Motion carried.
Discussion was given on the dangerous intersection of Hlghway 121
and South Main Street since a Stop Sign has been placed on Highway 121
to stop traffic before entering upon South Main Street. The location
of the sign i s not vi sible ��a��€�#a� £or the motori st to see and
comply with. The Highway Department has consented to relocate the
stop sign to the center of the Highway on an Island so it will be
visible for a greater distance .
The Curbing Ordinance was discussed in reference to protect3ng
our streets.
A motion by Alderman Deacon, seco nded by Alderman Harwell to
authorize the Police Department to wear short sleeves shir�s
with a neck tie during the dummer months as the official uniform
for the Grapevine Police Department. Motion carried.
A motion by Alderman Pirkle , seconded by Alderman Deacon to pass
and approve Resolution No. R63-4 declaring results of the City
Ufficers election held April 2, 1963, at the Fire Station in the
City of Grapevfie , Texas, with a total of 538 votes cast. With
the named candidates receiving the following number of votes:
For Mayor
Ira E. Woods ------ 385
C. W. Evan s ------ 11�6
., Tip Johnson ------ 3
For Alderman Place #1
C, w. Va nd eve nt e r ------ 525
-, Harold Kaker ----�-- 2
.. C. D. Pittard ------ 1
-:: Roy Chambers ------ 1
For Alderman Place #2
Herbert E. Huber ------ 522
:: Elvie Bryce ------ 2
-. C. D, Pittard ------ 1
For Alderman Place #4 (Unexpired term of one �ear)
C. D. Giddiens ------ 147
Lee R. Thompson ------ 142
Guy S. ( 5cotty) Benedict --- 236
., C. D. Pittard ------ 1
:: Write In �s.
Elected for Mayor ------ Ira E. Woods �;'\ ''
Elected for Alderman :
Place #1 ------ C. W. Vandeventer
Place #2 ------ Herbert E. Huber
Place #��. 9989-- Guy S. ( Scotty) Benedict
Motion carried.
A moti�n by Alderman Yirkle , seconded by Alderman Deacon to pay each
person helping hold the electinn �20.00 each for their services.
Motion caflFied.
No further business meeting ad journed
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