07.08.1974 Town Council MinutesThe Mayor presented for discussion the problems of resurfacing second and third 141
streets including methods and cost estimates. Lower fifth street to receive some
repair using any waste taken from second and third. Chester Hays stated that the
Methodist church would want to work with the council in the repair of third street
bordering the church property and church street.
One method discussed being 241 width of asphalted surface bordered on each side by
a 61 wide concrete ditch of such contour as to allow water to drain without going
over the street and which would eliminate the use of culverts. The cost of this
method would necessitate property owner participation. In order to present the
matter most effectively, Cecil Norris moved that a special meeting be called for
Monday, June 17th at 8:00 pm at the Community Center for this purpose. Motion
seconded by J. T. Johnson and carried. Mimeographed notices to be distributed to
all property owners on second and third streets with *J= any interested citizen
being invited to attend.
The city secretary was asked to contact nearby towns asking their water rates that
the City of Prosper might draw a comparrison.
The Mayor stated that Art Ninki is out of town at the present and asked that the
council delay final decision as to F13J1X9XWXF1VXhW consideration of someone
as a replacement for C. L. Gotcher until Oct. 1st.
Motion made by J. T. Johnson, seconded by Cecil Norris that the meeting adjourn.
Mattie P. Bridges, Secretary
The Prosper City Council met in regular session -July _$thj_I, at 8:00 pm in the
city office. The meeting opened with a prayer by F. K. Mullendore. T#xxvxmwek*mz
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Council -members present were, F. K. Mulleddore, J. T. Johnson, era Clary, Joyce
Kincaid, Hunter Phelps and Cecil Norris. M. P. Bridges, city secretary. Others
present were Doyce and Jaunice Stanton, T. E. Whitehead and Russell Betts, Engineer.
Minutes of the previous meeting were read. Motion made by Cecil Norris, seconded by
Vera Clary that the minutes be approved as read. Motion carried.
The secretary gave the financial report — Motion made by J. T. Johnson, seconded by
Cecil Norris that the report be accepted as given. Motion carried.
Outstanding bills were presented. Motion made by Vera Clary, seconded by Cecil Norris
that the bills be paid. Motion carried.
In a discussion of city taxes, motion made by Cecil Norris, seconded by J. T. Johnson
that Lee Lodge be exempt from paying taxes. Motion carried. Discussion as to the
awsessing the Presbyterian Hance and the house owned by the Baptist;` ormerly used as
a parsonage, but now rented was finalised by the Mayor asking that officials of the
churches invtived be contacted and consulted as to the evaluation. A meeting of the
B oard of Equalization was set for July 22nd at 7:00 in the city office .
Mr. Whitehead presented the council with a detailed drawing concerning the problem of
over flow of water across 7th street in the area of his home. This problem having been
discussed at previous meetings and the council having voted to have an addition culvert
installed_paralell to the existing one. Cecil Norris reported that he had investigated
the price of culverts. It appeared that the total cost of installing the culvert would
be approximately $2,000. In view of this cost and the fact that priority had previously
been given to the resurfacing of second and third streets, a motion was made by Joyce
Kincaid and seconded by Cecil Norris, that the 7th street problem be tabled for the
present time. Motion carried.
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Cecil Norris reported that Mr. McGuffin of Van Alstine had quoted a price of 34.25
per foot to lay curb and gutter on second and third streets. The conclusion of the
council was that this cost would be prohibitive.
F. K. Mullenrore and Russell Betts reported aving made an inspection of the culverts
on second and third streets and stated that Ve are re -usable with the exception of
one or two.
F. K. Mullendore stated that he would contact Mr. Dickerson, the county road commissioner
for this precinct regarding -grading and preparing the streets for rock and armour
plating. He also stated that he would ask for bidsfrom contractors on the application
of two layers of gravel and two of asphalt.
Cecil Norris called attention to the purchase of anxillary pump for the water well
,vhich had bCCri approved at a previous ;.�eeting. Mot- on .Made by Joyce Ki;acaid, seconded
by Cecil Norris that David Baxter be authorized to make this purchase after inspecting
the existing pump as to specifications. Motion carried.
It was mentioned at this meeting that an 18" culvert would be neee and installed
at the North West corner of the Methodist church lawn and extend West along the south
side of third streets.
Mot1h6n made by Cc c:a.i i`eorr iv, uvvvnd®..d 1 :T. T. vTohnNor. that � v enue vh ar ii �� Fu.rads be
used to install one fire plug at 7th and church streets, one fire plug at 5th and
church streets, and one fire plug to be installed at lst and Coleman. Also extending
the six inch f;.re ri in from third street to first and Coleman with a 61, asbestos
concrete pipe. Motion carried.
No further business, the meeting adjourned - mmdxtkvxvxuxuii
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M. P. IIrid€e , Secretary.
The Prosper City Council, acting as the Board of Equalization met 4IulZ 22 at 7:00
pm in the city office. This meeting having been legally advertised. It 7:25, the
mayor declared this meeting closed and then opendd the called session of the council
as per legal notice. The purpose of the called meeting to discuss resurfacing second
and third streets,
The mayor explained to the council why he engaged the use of the rock cutting machine
to cut the ditch for the culvert at the Methodist churchr without having discussed
this with the council. The reason being that the use of the machine was the most
economical method and there bing one available in the city at this time thus avoiding
the cost of having one moved in. He stated that Bethel Durham had suggested the use
of the machine.
The mayor stated that he had been in contact with Bamly Dickerson, road commissioner
regarding grading and rock hauling to get second and third streets in shape for
resu>Aacing. Mr. Dickerson, stating that he would do this work. Any tree trimming of
trees :":oulri be done at the city's expense He ,ske 7 Cecil Norris too j:^vv.l. with 6Qr+
Dickerson during the time that the work is being done. This had the approval of the
council. The Mayor would handle problems arising with the sewer and waterlines. The
estimated cost of the rock - $42000.
The council agreed that Joe Templin may be hired to remove the culverts. It was agreed t
that any property owners wanting an extra culvert, would be.responsible for the cost of
of same. All usable culverts are to be used to the best advantage to -accomplish the
results wanted for the right kind of drainage. -'
In the discussion 6f the cost involved and the Bid of Billy Ross Pell of $1.25 per
square yard, the mayor stated that there are three courses which may be followed;