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09.09.1974 Town Council MinutesRegular meeting og Prosper City Council- Se tember_.9t.h-_.1974- 145 Prior to opening the meeting the mayor F. K. Mullendore informed representatives of the Walnut Grove Home Owners Association that Mr. McWilliams, legal counsel for the city of Prosper had called the city office on that day and recommended that Prosper City Council take no action on the petition from Walnut Grove, which was presented to to the cofincil by Dr. Frank'August 21th asking that consent to incorporate be given by the Prosper City Council. The Mayor also stated that icxv=xvxtrkvxv.%u=iI when the council again includes this matter on the agenda, Paul Warden, legal counsel for the Home Owners Association, would be notified in advance... These who had come to the meeting, departed. o The council meeting was then called of order and opened with a prayer by F. K. Mullendore ..... The following councilmen were present - Vera Clary, Cecil Norris, Joyce Kincaid and J. T. Johnson and city secretary, M. P. Bridges. Others present were E. T. Whitehead, Doyce and Jaunice Stanton, R. 1'. Hankey and Donald Dunavan. Yinutes of the previous meetings were read. Yotion by J. T. Johnson, seconded by Cecil Norris to approve the minutes as read. motion carried. The secretary gave the financial report and presented bills to be paid. Motion by J. T. Johnson and seconded by Vera Clary that the report be accepted and bills be paid. Motion carried. The mayor read the resignation of Hunter Phelps as councilman. Motion made by C. Norris and seconded by Joyce Kincaid to accept the resignation. Ilotion carried. Cecil Norris nominated F. T. Whitehead to fill the unexpired term of Hunter Phelps. Vera Clary seconded the u=Aku tsdxthv nomination and moved that nominations be closed and E. T. Whitehead be elected by acclamination. Yotion carried. Mr. Whitehead accepted and was duly savor in by the Mayor. see page 147`—Sanitation services) Motion made by Cecil Norris, seconded by J. T. Johnson that Prosper city council take no action regarding the Walnut Grove efforts to incorporate. P.?otion carried. F. K. Mullendore explained his reasons for resigning from the commi-L-tee to select a site for the new county courthouse. Correspondence from Southwestern Hell Telephone Co. regarding rate increases to become affective Sept. 25, 1974 was discussed. Vlotion made by Joyce Kincaid, seconded by . T. Johnson that a representative of the company be adked to attend the next regular meeting of the council to discuss some problems. Ilotion carried. Correspondence from Lone Star Gas company was presented- This explained the Gate Rate increase effective the first of September. Members of the council agreed that a representative of Lone Star Gas meet with the council to vxpizAa explain in simple language the increase. Second and 3rd street resurfacing was discussed... F. K. Mullendore suggested that a fire main be extended from third street to first street. The use of heavy duty plastic pipe was discussed instead of the asbestos concrete pipe. .Motion Na.s made by Cecil Norris, seconded by J. T. Johnson that Donald B. Curtis be notified that the council's agreement with him in the development of 6th street; this�agreementl having been made at the regular session of the council August 13, k 1973, be declared null and void. Motion carried ( F. K. Mullendore wrote Mr. Curtis �- Sept 10, 1974 stating the council's action) Donald Dunnavan discussed with the council the possibility of doing some work for the city on maintaining the streets iv. if he should acquire a mainter. The mayor stated that he might expect 50 to 60 hours per year of work. The purchase of the equipment is entirely up to mr. Dunavan. 146 The m?vor reported that application for Federal funds for a new sewer plant is moving; smoothly. He spoke of meetings with Russell Betts and conversations with Mr. Harkinson of North Texas Council of City Governments. He stated also that he and Mr. Betts would meet with this ormiut organization Sept. 18. He presented to the council a resolution which is as follows: ('Whereas, the town of Prosper, Texas, deems it necessary and proper to make provision to improve, maintain, and insure for the future health, and high quality life now enjoyed by its citizens, by committing the sum of Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents 05,000.00) from anticipated water and sewer revenue receipts of the years 1974.-1975 and to be supplemented if necessary by ad valorum tax receipts, as the Citvfs share and method of financing the non -Federal share of the Environmental Protection Agency's Grant offier for T-210, (Step 1, for Modification of Sewage Collection and Treatment Facilities for the Citv of Prosper, Collin Countv, Texas." F. K. Mullendore, Mayor B y Direction of the Council Mattie P. Bridges .fittest Signature, City Secretary Motion made by J. T. Johnson and seconded by Vera Clary tha t the council authorize the signing of this resolution. Motion carried. The �Lhe... i 4 J.. n-__1..J_.'. 0..,.....1 _ -4. .._LL -I- r_-1 1 _ 111G mayor then pr e."7 e1i LVWCL 1LGOV1UV1V11 - QUYP_LG111e11V VV11•LU11 _L0 a,5 11J__LUVV0; "Upon the adoption of the resolution committing funds for the Project T-210, it is - the understanding of the Council that the Engineering firm of Russell L. Betts and Assoc. in association with David Farrington Associates, Inc., will in addition to the normal E. P. A . requirements of work will, furnish the City with the major elements of a comprehensive plan on the area of the existing city limits plus one-half (1/2) mile as follows: 1. Exisiting and future recommended land use. 2. Population estimate to year 1990 3. Extension of sewer collection lines, water mains, and fire hydrants location with easement requirements indicated. 4.. Open space requirements - green belts, parks, and recreation areas. 5. Suggest commercial and industrial zones. 6. Recommend municipal building sites. 7. Advise on needed ordinances and codes. The contractual relationship shall begin contingent upon favorable action by NTCOG September 18th on application for T-210 E. P. A. grant 2X offer for sewage, at which titre on advance payment of $1,000.00 by the City of Prosper shall be paid to Betts and Associates. It is further agreed that if at any tine the funds for said project are frozen or for other reasons become unavailable, the contract may be terminated by either party." F. K. Mullendore By Direction of the Council Mattie P. B ridges Attest Signature, Citv Secretary. Motion made by Cecil Norris, seconded by J. T. Johnson authorizing the sigmmng of this resolution supplement - Motion carried. Cecil Norris was xk asked to order a, culvert to be installed west of B & B cafe. - on lower 5th street. Meeting adjourned. M. P. Bridges- Secretary Council meeti Sept 9 1974 - 147 Mr. R oy E. Hankey with whom the city of Prosper has a contract to pick up trash was present fopetition the council for an increase of fees for his services. He asked for a 50 cent increase for both residential and businesses making the charge 13.00. Motion made by Joyce Kincaid and seconded by Cecil Norris that this increase be granted Motion carried. Mr. Hankey agreed to extend his contract for another three years. His present contract expires December 1st 1974; He asked that he be granted the following holidays - Xmas day, New Years day, the fourth of July, and Thanksgiving. The council agreedto this.BoR v4y Cecil Norris discussed with Mr. Hankey emptying trash cans which the Lions Club is proposing to put is five locations within the city. Mr. Hankey agreed to do this providing that the trash is put in 10-30 gallon cans as opposed to barrells. 41;''I ;; N " 'I ;e3bifi The Prosper City Council met in regular session t 1� city office with the following members present: F. K. Mullendore, Mayor, Councilmen Joyce Kincaid, Vera Clary, J. T. Johnson, Cecil Norris and E. T. Whitehead. Also the city secretary, 11. P. Bridges.... Others present were: V. C. Spradle4, city marshall, Arnmih Johnson and Doyce Stanton. Mr. Wilson of Southwestern Bell. and Uf. Stroup from Lone Star Gas were present at the council's request. The meeting opened with a prayer by F. K. Mullendore. Minutes of the previous meeting were read. Motion by Cecil Norris, seconded by E. T. Whitehead that minutes be approved as read. Motion carried. The financial -report and outstanding bills was given by the secretary. Motion by J. T. Johnson, seconded by Vera Clary to approve the financial report- motion czrried. Motion made by Cecil Norris, seconded by J. T. Johnson that outstanding bills be paid. Motion carried. A s had been requested, Mr. Wilson from Southwestern B ell Telephone company clearified the increase in costs for service. He also answered question bn the following: �. Compar}ison of the two-party rate in -Prosper with McKinney (rate being the same 2. A broader area of toll free calls for Prosper; 3. Poor connection on incoming direct calls in Prosper; 4. The 2 month delay in installing a telephone in the new - Baptist parsonage ( lack of cable; 5. the policy of the telephone company as to deposits for service for home -owners versus tennants (Wilson stated that onus credit rating affects the amount of the deposit required) Mr. Wilson stated that he would ,mail to the city of Prosper a copy of the policy of the telephone company regarding this matter; 6, the final question concerned the franchise agreement which calls for prior notice to any increase in rates. Mr. Wilson stated such a letter had been mailed in June. Motion made by J. T. Johnson, seconded by Vera Clary to approve the increase in rates which became effective Sept 25th. notion carried. E. T. Whitehead abstained, from voting. Mr. Stroup of Lo#e Star Gas explained the nate Rate increase. Effective in the Sept, billing. T he mayor read a resolution prepared by Texas Power and Light expressing concern against a state-wide utility commission. Motion , made by Vera Clary, seconded by Joyce Kincaid that the council approve this resolution and that it be signed and forwarded to'Mr. Ridhard D. Brown, in Austin. Motion carried. The Animal Ordinance 74-1 was discussed. The Mayor explained that he is working with the Mayor. Association of Collin County to establish a county dog pound which would meet iK with the approval of SPCA. Cecil Norris was asked to bring information on animal shelter to the next regular meeting. T T 1�y'•+ehead CCVCrthat effctIve November lgt, sewerer service he J —10-sod from 48 L�zUu —ll $1.75 to p2.25 and that trash pick-up be increased from 02.75 to y$3.25. potion seconded by J. T. Johnson. Xeroxed information shall be delivered to each home. Cecil Norris stated that Mr. Dickerson would have men and equipment in Prosper October 16 to work on second and sixth streets. Motion made by E. T. Whitehead, seconded by J. T. Johnson to pay D & D Construction � f ( Don Dunavan) for work as it is done and bills xpm are presented with the signature of Either F. X. Mullendore or Cecil Norris. -Motion carried. In the matter of replacing missing street signs, Motion made byJoyce Kincaid and seconded by E. T. Whitehead to tabil the matter until a later time - R4otion carried. The secretary was instructed to get current prices. Cecil Norris brought before the council the fact that the City Marshall is underpaid for the work he is doing which includes the use of his car. He also made the motl&n that the Marshall be paid an additional 135 per month until the first of January, 1975- Motion seconded by Joyce Kincaid and carried. The mayor asked the council members to make a study of city employees and sala.ries,$owvkk:!cvx'{r Yx between now and the first of the new year. No further business, the meeting adjourned. MI. T. 13rldg;es, Secretary P. S. There was discussion on setting up a Corporation Cdurt in Prosper. No action taken. T he Prosper City Council met in regular session November 9th at 7.00 PM in the city office . The meeting opened with prayer by F. K. Mullendore. Members present were: F. K. Mullendore, mayor, councilmen Joyce Kincaid, Vera Clary, J. T. Johnson, Cecil Norris, & E. T. Whitehead. Also city secretary, M. P. Bridge s. Others attend were Jaunice Stanton, V. C. S pradley, Bob A nderson city manager of Celina, Fred Lackey, Charles Niswanger, Jeff Harkinson of NCTCG, Bussell Betts, city engineer and his associate, Dave Farrington. Minutes of previous meeting were read. Motion made by Vera Clary, seconded by Cecil Norris that minutes be approved. Motion carried. Financ.ill report was given by the secretary. Motionmade by J. T. Johnson, seconded by Cecil Norris to approve the report and to authorize payment of outstanding bills. Motion carried. Motion made by Vera Clary, seconded by Joyce Kincaid that Cecil Norris and E. T. Whitehead represent Prosper at the Small Cities Association by acclimation. Motion carried. Fred Lackey petitioned the council for permission to move onto his lot on first street a "prefab"home having 1680 square feet of living area. In the discussion as to conformity to the zoning ordinance of the city, Mr. Lackey stated his house would be on solid concrete blocks and underpinned with toeing equip. -gent concealed. The area of non- conformity to the zoning ordinance being that the house is of metal construction as opposed to masonery. Continued discussion related to sewer service. It was stated that since there are 3 houses on a 4 inch line just east of Mr. Lackey's lot, that he, should tie into a 6" line which is available. It was mentioned that some citizens living near the area of Mr. Lackey's location have some objection to a house as described being moved in.