09.14.1976 Town Council MinutesSept 14, 1976 185
The Prosper City Council met in regular session September 14th at 8:00 pm in the
city office with the following members present: Mayor, Roy Skelton, Councilmen,
Vera Clary, Danny "ebb, Morris Jackson, Tommy Bailey and R. L. Dalton Sr. Also
present were the city secretary, M. P. Bridges, Cecil Norris, director of public
works, V. C. Spradley, city Marshall, Russell Betts, city engineer, Mike Ashford,
financial advifror, Jaunice stanton, reporter and some other citizens.
The minutes of the previous meetings were read by the secretary. Motion made by
Danny Webb, seconded by R. L. Dalton, Sr. to approve the minutes as read. Motion carried
by unanimous vote by all members present. R. L. Dalton called attention to a mistatement
on the cost of resurfacing of first street — it being $2.10 per running foot and not
2.10 per running foot per side.
There was discussion about the work to be done on first street. All property owners
involved had agreed to pay $1.00 per running foot of frontage with the exception of
one. It was the opinion of the members of the council that the city should proceed with
the work from Coleman street to a point just below Jack Stines house — so designated
by a chain likk fence, even though one property owner declines to participate. Motion
to this effect was made by Vera Clary, seconded by R. L. Dalton, Sr. and carried by
a vote of 4 to one.
The financial report was given in typed form to each council member. Motion made by
R. L. Dalton Sr., seconded by Danny Webb to ,accept the report as written. Motion
carried by naanimous vote with all members present.
Mr. Ashford read in full the ordinance to canvass the election returns of August 28,
1976 and asked for its acceptance and passage. Motion to this effect was made by
R. L. Dalton Sr, seconded by Morris Jackson and carried by unanimous vote with all
members present. -- 91 votes were cast — all for -- none against.
Mr. Ashford explained the certificate for Ordinance Authorizing Application to the
Texas Water Quality Board for financial assistance in the construction of the citys
sewer system. A motion that the city pass this ordinance was made by R. L. Dalton, Sr.
seconded by Morris Jackson and carried by unanimous vote with all members present.
The financial advisory agreement with the Town of Prosper and First Southwest
Investment Company was signed by the Mayor and attested by the city secretary.
Russell Betts commented on the progress of the plans for the sewer plant and stated
that bids whould be opened by Dec. 15th, 1976.
Mr. Howard Dalenbert, representative of Pittsburg Tank and Tower company was present
and discussed with the council reconditioning the upper and ground water storage tanks.
After a lengthy discussion, a motion was made by R. L. Dalton, Sr., seconded by Danny
Webb that the city accept Mr. Dalenburg's bid of $4,485 tz for the work on both
tanks. Motion carried by unanimous vote with all members present. This work is
to be scheduled for the early part of 1977.
V.. C. Spradley, city marshall discussed recent incidents of theft and speeding in the
city. Members of the council discussed at length methods of combating some of the
problems. Danny Webb moved that the city rein act the curfew ordinance proposed -by the
council in September 1975. This motion was seconded by R. L. Dalton, Sr. and carried by
unanimoust with all members present. It was suggested that the speed limit on 7th
street be set at 20 miles per hour and signs put up. The mayor set the fine for
speeding at $10.00.
The curfew hours are as follows: Sunday through Thursday, 11:00 pm.; Friday, 12 midnight,
Saturday 1:00 am.
86 It should be noted that in September 19752 the city attorney was contacted to drag
up the curfew ordinance. This was not done because he stated it was unconstitunial.
There being no further business, meeting adjourned.
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_atie P. Bridged
City Secretary.
OCTOBM 12, 1976
The Prosper City Council met for a regular session of the council October 1 2, 1976
at 8:00 Pm in the city office with the following rrkembers present: Mayor, Roy Skelton,
Councilmen, Danny "ebb and Vera Claryp Cecil Norris, M. P. Bridges, Jaunice Stanton.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read. The financial report was given to
each present.
A letter from Mr. Dension concerning the re -districting of North Central Council of
Governments was read and discussed.
In the absence of a quorum, there could be no action taken by the council. The meeting
was more or less just a round table discussion and adjourned to meet at J!:00 November
9tho
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City Oecretary