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Mr. Ashford stated that the whole process would reqquire about 120 dajTs; that the fee for
the services of his company for the work would be $b,000 payable upnn completion and
issue of the bonds. Also that the $6,000 will be covered 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.
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Mr. McWilliams of the law firm Abernathy and Orr made complimentary remarks about
Mr. Ashford and his company as to competence, integrity and 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.
The council was informed that the solid waste committee of the small cities association
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 made by R. L. 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 adjourned.
Mattie P. BrI dgds•.
City ''ecretary
The Prosper City Council met in regular session June 8th at 8:00 pm in the water
works building with the following members present: Mayor, Roy Skelton, Councilmen
R. L. Dalton r, Morris Jackson, Danny Webb, Tommy Bailey and Vera Clary. Also present
were the city secretary, M. I'. Bridges,wReporter, Jaunice atanton, Cecil Norris, #imvt
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 form. Motion made
by Morris Jackson, seconded by Danny `yebb, 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 8ecember 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 61, 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 0100. Motion
carried by unanimous vote with all members present.
David James and his wife met with the council to request annexation of his property
This orpoerty consists of a lot 75 by 150 feet located on highway 269- the old 181
highway, just south of Ethel Sterling. Motion made by R. L. Dalton, seconded by
Danny Webb, that this property be annexed into the city limits, There was also
discussion about the city laying the sewer line to the property. David was told that
this expense would be his own.
The Mayor mentioned that Cecil Norris had been using a lawn mower belonging to Mr.
Stroope. This mower more capabel of doing heavy mowing than the one nowned by the city.
Motion made by R. L. Dalton, seconded by Danny Webb that the city pay Mr. Stroope
$150 for the mower. Motion carried by unanimous vote with all members present.
Cecil Norris reported to the council that the FFA boys would like to have a water
meter installed at a location on first street near the Mahard egg plant where they keep
some of their calves. It was decided that the meter should be installed without
charge. However, the water used is to be paid for as usual.
The Mayor stated that the city ought to build a rest room in the city office and
discussed that the present building should be enlarged. The construction of the
addition to be done by Cecil Norris. V. C. Spradikey mentioned that he had some
second hand lumber and other materials which might be used. A motion was made by
Vera Clary, seconded by Danny Webb to limit the cost to $1000. Motion carried by
unanimous vote with all members present.
There was some follow-up discussion about a fire truck for the city of Prosper. No
action taken.
There was discussion about the office and work of the city marshall. Mr. Spradley
had asked that eh t1ha.t the equipment be tm m re -installed in his new car at city
expense. This was denied. After a very ikenghty discussion as to the need of
an officer and renumeration, a motion was made by Tommy Bailey to leave the salay
as is --seconded by Vera Clary and carried by a vote of 4 to 1.
The meeting adjourned. 11
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M. P. Bridg#s
City Secretary
July 13, 1976
The Prosper City Council met in regular session July 13th, .1976 at 8:00 pm in the
Water Works building with the following members present: Mayor, Roy Skelton,
councilmen, Morris Jackson and Tommy Bailey. Present also were M. P. Bridges,
city secretary, Jaunice Stanton, reporter, Russell Betts, city engineer and a few
citizens.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and the financial report given by the
secretary.
Russell Betts commented on phase 11 of the proposed new sewer plant. He stated that
he had had confirmation that mosey is available and asked that the Mayor sign the
resolution for phase 11.
It was announced that the Board of Equalization would meet 7:30 to 8:00 pm August
loth. The members of the city council to serve as the board.
A letter from Bob Bullock, Comptroller of Public Accounts xx concerning a budget
was read.
The secretary was authorized by the Mayor to order 2 copies of the Gas Utilities
Annual Report.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. "�Y "zp, 10.'v M. P. Bridges Secretary