12.13.1976 Town Council Minutes188 Dec. 11�1 1976
The Prosper City Council met in regular session December 14, 1976 in the city office
at 7:00 pm with the following members presents Mayor, Roy Skelton; Councilmen
R. L. Dalton Sr., T. A. Bailey, Morris Jackson, Danny 44ebb acid vera Clary.
Others present were Jaunice Stanton, reporter, Mr. Cunningham and Mrs. Westmoreland of
Lone Star Gas Co. Mr. Lex Pace and his business associate, the city secretary and
five members of the Fire Department.
The Mayor opened the meeting and called for reading of the minutes of the previous
meeting. Motion made by Danny Webb, seconded by Morris Jackson to approve the
minutes as read. Motion carried by unanimous vote with all members present.
Mr. Lex Pace was present to ask the City for a permit to operate an ice cream vending
within the city. There w s some discussion as to days, hours, prices of
items to be sold, and liability insurance and the duration of the permit. Motion was
made by Danny Webb, seconded by R. L. Dalton that a permit be granted Mr. Pace for
the sum of $5.00 for one years duration. Motion carried by vote of three to two.
Mr. Pace was asked to bring a copy of a permitto the city office toja be -used as a guide
by the city of Prosper.
Days of operation of the ice cream truck will be each week day and hours of Mr. Pace's:
own decision except Wednesday and Sunday which shall be as follows: Wednesday not
later that 5:00 pm. and Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 pm. Mr. Pace stated that the truck would
never be in operation during any church service or funeral service.
Mr. Cunningham of Lone Star Gas Co. explained the reasons for the requested rate
increase of 12.36 percent and which is to become effective x 30 days from date of
agreement. Motion was made by R. L. Dalton, seconded by T. A. Bailey that the city
approve t e r to increase. Motion carried by unanimou� e vote wi�Sim r,,ers
present.0t #ho /
A ground breaking ceremony for the new sewer plant was discussed. Motion made by
Danny Webb, seconded by Morris Jackson that there be such a ceremony. Motion carried
b un s vote ith, aal1l memb rs, r ent. Nlott on made b R. 1,. Dalton second d by
l nnyan that tie cl y have nv 'fix on to tie ground �reakang ceremony printed.
otion c rried by unanimous vote with a�l members present.
A motion w.,s made by Morris Jackson, seconded by Danny Webb that $751.54 be transfered
from the General Fund to the Sinking Fund. Motion carried by unanimous vote with all
members present
Tommy Whitehead spoke to the council on -the need of additional firehose. After a
lenghty discussion a motion was made by Danny Webb and seconded by Tommy Bailey that
the city pay for 700 feet of Herculon hose costing a total of $1225.00. Motion carried
by unanimous vote with all members present.
There Bing no further business, motion was made by Tommy Bailey, seconded by
R. L. Dalton that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried ,ppd meeting adjourned.
Mattie P. Bridges
City Secretary
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