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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.
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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 13 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 3:00 pm in the
city office with the following present- Mayor, R. C. Boyer - Councilmen
Vera Clary, Grady Smothermon; and Danny VAKKvft�xtrxev Christie. Others present were
the secretary, M. P. Bridges, Juanice Stanton, reporter, Russell L. B6Jts, Hngineerp
and the two newly elected councilmen, Danny Hebb 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:
Mayor Ralph C. -6oyer 120 votes
R. K. Mullendore 4 11
Councilmen Place 1
R. L. Dalton Sr. r,6 1'
Dora ald P,. ''e-u 70
'_'lace 2
Johnny Johnson Jr. 47 "
Arthur Deitt 20 "
Danny Webb 53
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"pril 10 meeting conti-need
The minutes of the previous meeting were then read by the secretary and approved
as read.
The financial report giving the balances IL-1-1 each account as of Ppril 9 and
a list of checks written since the last eOUncil meeting tray presented by the
secretary and approved as presented.
Danny Ytlebb moved that Grady 6mothermon be elected Mayor Fro-Tem. Motion aeconded
by Danny Christie and carried by unanimous vote.
Russell Betts commented on the new sewer plant with reference to the pelalty clause
for delay in completion by the contractor Cole and 'mithen -- the amount being
$3600 to this date. He also stated that due to soiae extra work to be do ne, a
change order in the amourit of 44100 is in effect. Mr. 3mithen had expressed a
desire to cancel nut the pekslty for delay in construction of the project versus the
change order. l'here wns dis.u4s!rm on this proporsition :, but the final decision
postponed until all work is done and all figures on the plant px are presented.
The Xw-for reported that he had talked with Dave Dodson about the pessibility of
buying his Crater s-ratem and found him reseptive. This was a preliminary discussion
and mr. Dodson was a.sked to make some calculations as to price and the -Engineer
was asked to do the sine for the city with F. H. A.
With reference to the purchase of a tractor, Mr. Betts stated that the city may
expect E. P. A. participation in the amount of $3500.00.
Danny Christie moved that the city purchase an� Industrial Ford Tractor on which
a bid had been obtained. Motion seconded by Grady Smothermon and carried by
unanimous vote. Balance in the bond account after completion of the sewer plant
to be used toward the purchase of this tractor.
The Mayor asked Donald Reneau to do some planning regarding street repairs.
Danny Webb 'was adked by the Ma -Tor to do some work on the budget for the ensuing
year.
There was some discussion about the Forestry Service fire truck being ?cept locked
UP.
there being no further business, motion to adjours was made by Danny Webb, seconded
by Dan Christie and carried by unanimous vote. Meeting adjourned.
C. 'Boy , Mayor Ia tie P. Bridges
Secretary.
It is noted here that letters of appreciation for service to the wmm city
as councilmen for the previous 4 years were sent to R. L. Dalton Sr. and
Morris Jackson.