10.11.1974 Town Council MinutesCouncil meeting Se)t 9,s 197Z -
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Mr. R oy E. Hankey with whom the city of Prosper has a contract to pick up trash
was present petition 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 �3.00. Motion made by Joyce Kincaid and seconded by Cecil Norris that this
increase be grantedMotion carried.
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Mr. Hankey agreed to extend his contract for another three years. His present
contract expires December lst 1974. He asked that he be granted the following
holidays - Xmas day, New Years day, the fourth of July, and Thanksgiving. The council
agreed to this. 1i,.400R 'afy
Cecil Norris discussed with Mr. Hankey emptying trash cans which the Lions Club is
proposing to put in five locations within the city. Mr. Hankey agreed to do this
providing that the trash is put in 10-3 0 gallon cans as opposed to barrells.
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The Prosper City Council met in regular session}�
city office with the following members present: F. K. Mullendore, Mayor, Councilmen
Joyce Kincaid, Vern, Clary, J. T. Johnson, Cecil Norris and E. T-. Whitehead. Also
the city secretary, 11. P. Bridges.... Others present were: V. C. Spradlcy., city marshall,
Arnmin Johnson and Doyce Stanton. Mr. Wilson of Southwestern Bell. and 0. 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 ezrried.
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 k0m costs for service. He also answered question bn the following:
}� Cbmpar�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; 60 the final question concerned the franchise agreement which calls for
prior notice to any increase in rates. Mx. 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. Motion carried. E. T. Whitehead abstained -
from voting.
Mr. Stroup of Lobe Star Gas explained the Gate 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 Vayors Association of Collin County to establish a county dog pound which would
meet im with the approval of SPCA. Cecil Norris was asked to bring information on
animal shelter to the next regular meeting.