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Dogs scattering trash on pick-up days wls discussed and the secretary was asked to
include in the next water bill billing a statement asking that people owning dogs
keep them up - especially on pick-up days.
The City Marshall talked of the problems of prowlers and window peepers.
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He also st#ed asked for an increase of $50.00 per month car expense and a phone
for police work. Motion to grant the request was made by Dan Christie, seconded by Rvviivv➢-a
R. L. Dalton and carried by a vote of 3 to 1.
There being no further business, motion was made by Vera Clary to adjourn, - Seconded
by Dan Christie and the meeting adjourned.
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oyer, Mayor
March 13, 1979
Mattie P. Bridges; /
City Secretary
The Prosper City Council met in regular session March 13, 1979 at 7:00 pm in the
city office with the following present- Mayor, Ralph C. Boyer - Councilmen
Vera Clary, Grady Smothermon, Danny Christie and R. L. Dalton Sr. Others present
were secretary M. P. Bridges, Jaunice Stanton, reporter, Keith Miller, Cecil Norris
and representatives from the Danville Kater Supply Corporation, Grady Boren and
Duane Cashion.
The Mayor opened the meeting and gave Mr. Boren the opportunity to discuss the
purpose of his visit - namely the increasing needs for water from his corporation
and the installation of a pressure pump at Proppers station. Mr. Boren also stated
that Danville is enlarging its system and asked if the city of Prosper would be
interested in laying a 61, line to the boundry of their system.
During the course of the discussion. the Mayor stated that he would be glad to meet
with the McKinny City Manager along with Mr. Boren to discuss water rates.
There was also some discussion :about negotiating with Dave Dodson in the laying of a line
connecting his system with that of Prospers and purchasing water from him. Grady
Smothermon suggested that the Mayor talk with Mr. Dodson.
The minutes of the previous meeting were then read and approved as read.
The financial report giving balances in each .fund as of March 12, were read by the
Mayor and accepted as read.
Grady Smothermon moved that the Election Judge and election clerks be paid $2.50
per hour which is in accordance with the state law, and that the election judge
be paid �15.00 for delivering the election returns. Motion w,,s seconded by Danny
Christie and carried by unanimous vote.
Danny Christie reported that he had contacted several implement companies for
prices on a tractor and equipment. He agreed to continue the search.
Grady Smothermon moved that all monies contributed by various property owners
for the purpose of street repairs be returned. Motion seconded by R. L. Dalton
and carried by unanimous vote.
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R. L. Dalton moved that the water meter at Dan Blanton' s residence be removed unless
he pays for trash -pick-up services. Motion seconded by Danny Christie and carried
by unanimous vote.
It was agreed by members of the council to meet Monday March, 19 at the city office
for the purpose of discussing financial problems of the city.
The Mayor reported that C. W. Padget, water works superintendent had discussed his
financial problems and that he had been offered a job in Dallas at more money.
After some discussion, Danny Christie moved that Mr. Padgets salary be increased
from $300.00 per month to $1000.00 per month. Motion seconded by Vera Clary and
carried by unanimous vote.
There being no further business, R. L. Dalton moved that the meeting adjourn,
seconded by Vera Clary and carried. Meeting Adjourned.
R. C. Boyd , Mayor
Mattie P. Bridges
City Secretary
The members of the council met March 26 and discussed financial problems of
the city and House Bill 18 and its effect in the procedure to be followed
should it be decided taxes are to be increased. There was also some discussion
of a tractor and equipment for the city.
April 10, 1979
The Prosper City Council met in regular session April 10, 1979 at 8:00 pm in the
city of'.ice with the following present- Mayor, R. C. Boyer - Councilmen
Vera Chary, Grady Smothermon, and Danny NAUv,&Jzxtxtrxvv Christie. Others present were
the secretary, M. P. Bridges, Juanice Stanton, reporter, Russell L. Bejts, Lngineerp
and the two newly elected councilmen, Danny Webb and Donald R. Reneau.. and R. C. Boyer
newly elected Mayor.
Danny Christie introduced a resolution and order dellaring the results of the
city officers election. The.motion was seconded by Grady Smothermon and carried
with the three councilmen voting ,yes and none voting no.
the Oth of Office was administered by the secretary to Ralph C. Boyer, Mayor,
and to Danny Webb and Donald R. Reneau, councilmen.
One hundred twenty six persons voted in the city election and the results are as
follows:
Ma;Ralph C. -6oyer 120 votes
Re K. Mullendore 4 11
Councilmen Place 1
R. L. Dalton Sr. r)6
Dori o-ld R. T'eru ZO
"13ce 2
Johnny Johnson Jr. 47
Arthur Deitt 20
Danny Webb 53 ��