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06.08.1976 Town Council Minutes180 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. i 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 P %� M. 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