09.12.1978 Town Council Minutes222 August 15th continued.
During the discussion of delinquent water and sewer connection fees, Dan Christie
moved that the City require person with plans to build or move a house into
the city which requires water and sewer services to present the plans at the city
office giving pertenant :iBrormation for tax parposes and paying imecessary deposits.
Motion seconded by Brady mothermon and carried by a vote of 3 to 2.
Motion to adjourn made by Dan Christie - s-,conded and the meeting adjourned.
R. 0. ryer.. Mayor
Sept. 13, 1978
M. P. 'bridges
City ecretary
The Prosper City Council met in regular session Sept. 12, 1978 at 8:00 in the
City Office with the following members present: Mayor Ralph Boyer, Councilmen
Vera Clary, R. L. Dalton, Sr., Grady �xtothermon, &Dan Christie. Others present
were M. P. Bridges, V. 0. Spradley, Jaunice Jtanton, D. C. fleece, Arthur Deitt,
F. K. Mullendore, Keith Miller,&Larry James.
The Mayor opened the meeting and called for reading of minutes of the previous by
the secretary. There being no additions or corrections, the minutes were approved
as read.
The financial report was presented and accepted as presented.
The main topic of discussion was the repair of streets as discussed at the previous
meeting. D. C. Reece requested that water be channeled West on the South side
of 7th street as opposed to Installing an additional cul-bent to channel the water
across the street.
Grady Smothermon reported all property owners on the South side of fifth street
had made committments in favor of the work being done their willingness to contribute
on the basis of $1 per running foot.
Larry James spoke to the council on behalf of people living North of 7th street
on Parvin and asked that the resurfacing 'be extended a distance of approximately
300 feet North. He stated that property owners involved were willing to share in the
costs.
It was reported the Prosper Independant School District would contribute $3100.00
toward the cost of the street repairs.
Keith Miller asked that the resurfacing be extended South from 7th street on Church
for a distance of about 140 feet. After discussion of this request R. L. Dalton
moved that the request be granted, motion seconded by Vera Clary and carried by
unanimous vote with four members present.
There followed a discussion as to the condition under which the City would accept
for maintenance new streets. Grady Smothermon moved that an ordinance be drawn
for this purpose. Motion seconded by Dan Christie and carried by unanimous vote
with the four members present.
The Mayor appointed Grady `'mothermon and Dan Christie to have the ordinance drawn.
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The Mayor informed the councilp �, filiated Credit Union Owner of the
Prosper Food Mart Building had , I that the City of Prosper accept Lot 17
in exchange for the 20 foot alley located between Lot 17 and Lot 18 in Block B.
Grady Smothermon moved that the City accept the proposition. Motion seconded by
R. L. Dalton and carried by unanimous vote. The Ordinance and deeds to be drawn
by the city attorney.
Car expense was presented by the City Marshall; V. C. Spradley and after discussion,
R. L. Dalton moved that the pity pay Mr. Spradley $50.00 per month for car expense.
Motion seconded by Dan Christie and carried by unanimous vote.
It was reported by the Mayor that Mr. Spradley works 2 hours per week for the bank
and is paid by that institution.
There being no further business, motion made by R. L. Dalton that the meeting adjourn -
motion seconded by Dan Christie and carried by unanimous vote. Meeting adjourned.
R. C . Hoy , Mayor
Mattie P. Bridges/
City 'Sec ret ary.
The Board of Equalization meeting which had been advertised as required by law
was scheduled to meet during the hour of seven to eight preceeding the council
meeting. The Mayor was present at seven, Mrs. Clary at 7:30 - - The purpose of
such a meeting is to give any tax payer the opportunity to discuss or protest
his taxes. No one came during this hour.
R. C. Boy , Mayor
October 10, 1978
M. P. Bridget
City Secretary and A/S
The Prosper City Council met in regular session October 10, 1978 at 8:00 pm.
in the city office with the following members present:'Mayor,'R. C. Boyer,;
Councilmen Vera Clary, Grady Smothermon, Morris Jackson, R. L. Dalton Sr and
Danny Christie.
The Mayor opened the meeting and asked for reading of the minutes of the previous
meeting.by the secretary. Opportunity was given for additions or corrections and
there being none, the minutes were approved as read.
The financial report was attached to the agenda and all present had copies. Also
attached to the agenda was the list 'of checks written since the last council meeting.
The report was approved as presented.
Russell L. Betts, city engineer reported that he had contacted FHA regarding a loan
for the purpose of drilling a well. He stated that prospects are .favorable although
funds may not be 2 available for a period of some months.
The Ordinance Extending the Sales Tax on Utilities for residential customers was
tabled until the January meeting.
The Ordinance Abandoning a 20 foot alley in Block B and exchanging it for Lot 17 in
Block B was presented for passage. The motion to pass this ordinance and give the
Mayor authority to execute the deed with Affiliated Credit Union paying legal fees,
was made by Dan Christie, seconded by R. L. Dalton and carried by unanimous vote.