05.11.1976 Town Council MinutesCouncil Meeting May 11, 1976
The Prosper City Council met in regular session May llth. 1976 in the water works
building at 8:00 pm. with the following members present: Mayor,VRoy Skelton, Councilmen
R. L. Dalton Sr., Morris Jackson, Danny "ebb, Tommy Bailey and era Clary. Present also
were M. P. Bridges, secretary, Cecil Norris, director of public works, Jaunice Stanton,
I reporter, Russell Betts, City Engineer, Stan McWilliams, attorney, and Mike Ashford from
the firm of First Southwest Investment Company, Municiple Division, Dallas, Texas. A
group of Prosper citizens also attended the meeting.
The Mayor called for the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion made by
Danny Webb, seconded by Tommy Bailey to approve the minutes as read. Motion carried by
unanimous vote with all members present.
The financial report was not discussed, but copies with a list of checks having been
written since the last meeting were given to each member and to others interested.
E. T. Whitehead, training director of the Prosper Volunteer Fire department had asked
for time on the agenda to present some facts and problems of the department. He presented
to those present copies of the activities and financial condition of the department
covering the past three years. On behalf of the fire department, he made a plea for
consideration upon the part of the council assistance in purchasing a new fire truck.
There was a lenghty discussion and a question and answer period about the condition of
the present fire truck, the number and location of calls made by the firemen, and the
cost of a new truck. Although interest and concern was expressed by the members of
the council, no action was taken to render assistance at this time.
A problem of drainage at the intersection of third and Parvin streets - on the east side -
was; presented by the Mayor asking that council approve the installation of an additional
culvert parallel to the existing one. Motion to this effect was made by Morris Jackson,
seconded by Vera Clary and carried by unanimous vote with all members present.
Russell Betts, the city engineer gave a progress report on plans for the proposed new
sewer plant for the city. He stated that he is almost finished with Phase 1 end ready for
work on phase 11. He also stated that he had been in close contact with Mr. rerguson
of Texas eater Quality Board regarding approval of his plans, and that comments from
people living down stream from the sewer plant must be obtained. He suggested the
following schedule - a public_ meeting in July - the 13th bond election in August,
submit bids in October, open bids in November and award contracts which will make possible
ground breaking the first part of January 1977. This is in accordance with the original
schedule. The estimated cost - $320, 000.
The Mayor introduced Mr. Mike Ashford, representative of First Southwest Investment
Company, Municiple division, Dallas, Texas. lie stated that it is necessary to secure the
services of a bonding company, that he had invited Mr. Ashford to be present and called
for a motion to hire him. Danny Oebb made the motion which was seconded by Morris Jackson
and carried by unanimous vote with all members present.
Mr. Ashford explaned the proceedures to be followed and the kinds of bonds which may be
voted, which are Revenue, supported by the system for which the improvements are to be
made, General Obligation bonds where by the city pledges its faith and credit to guarantee
payment by whatever means may be necessary and wise. The third kind is the Certificate of
obligation which may be decided on by a vote of the council. Advantages and disvantages of
the two kinds which the city may vote were discussed at length. It was the feeling of
the members of the council that the citizens of Prosper should have an opportunity to
express approval or disapproval through a bond election. Motion was made by R. L. Dalton
Sr, seconded by Danny Webb, that the city vote General Obligation bonds. Motion carried
by unanimous vote with all members present.
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Mr. Ashford stated that the whole process would re uI_re about 120 da:ls; that the fee for
the services of his company for the work would be $�, 000 payable upnn completion and
issue of the bonds. Also that the $6,000 will be ^overed in the bond issue. Another
statement made by Mr. Ashford was that the City has the right to terminate his services
at any time prior to completion and without cost.
Mr. McWilliams of the law firm Abernathy and Orr made complimentary remarks about
Mr. Ashford and his company as to competence' integrity ,qnd reasonAbiness of fees.
It was reported by the secretary that the Planned Use Report forms for the use of
Revenue Sharing funds for the 1976-77 entitlement period have been received and the council
was asked to make a decision by the June meeting_ as to how the .funds will be used. The
amount to be received during 1976 will be $900.
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had planned a trial run for trash pick up in June. This would involve the purchase of
bags for each house hold and informing the ,people of Prosper. After some discussion,
a motion was m. de by It. ". Dalton, seconded by Morris Jackson that Prosper not participate .
Motion carried by a -vote of 3 to 2.
There was more discussion about the fire department and the meeting -)djourned.
Mattie P. B.r 'Idg�s
City °ecret ary
The Prosper City Council met in regular session June Sth at 6:00 pm in the water
works building with the following members present: Mayor, Roy Skelton', Councilmen
R. L. Dalton 5r, Morris Jackson, Danny Webb, TommW 113ailey and Vera Clary. tslso pseserit
were the city secretary, M. P. Bridges,"rReporter, Jaunice 'Manton, Cecil Norris, dimQt,
director of public works and other citizens.
The mayor called for reading of minutes of the previous meeting. Motion made by Danny
Webb, seconded by Vera Clary to approve the minutes as read. Motion carried by unan.
vote with all members present.
The financial report was given to all members present in written fora. Motion Rude
by Morris Jackson, seconded by Danny "ebb, that the report be accepted. Motion carried
by unanimous vote with all members present.
Russell Betts, City Engineer was present and asked that the council pass a resolution
to hold a public meeting July 13th, 1976 for the purpose of giving citizens the oppor-
tunity to express opinions on the new sewer plant. Morris Jackson made a motion that
the council pass this resolution, seconded by R. L. Dalton and carried by unanimous
vote with all members present. The city secretary was instructed to compose a l6tter
concerning the meeting and include it with the June water bills.
The use of revenue sharing funds to be received July 1 to Secember of 1976 was
discussed. Motion made by R. L. Dalton, seconded by Morris Jackson that the $900 in
question be spent on fire plugs and 61t water main. Motion carried by a vote of 4 to 1.
Jaunice Stanton spoke to the council of the forth coming Bicentennial celebration to
be held in Prosper July 4th. Motion was made by R. L. Dalton, seconded by Morris
Jackson that the city assist with the expenses involved by contributing $100. Motion
carried by unanimous vote with all members present.
David James and his wife met with the council to request annexation of his property