08.14.1979 Town Council Minutes237
Minutes of the meeting of Board of Equalization August 11,1979
The board of Equalisation met August 11, 1979 at 3;30 a.m. in the city
office with the following members present -Dan Tolleson, Danny Webb
and :Doyce Stanton. The city secretary, 11L.P. Bridges being also present.
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The meeting opened at 8:30 - The Oath of Office was administered to
each member by the secretary.
D. L. Stanton was elected Chairman of the board- M,9ttie P. Bridges
was elected secretary.
The Assessor presented the tax roll to the members of the board with
some explanation as to methods of computation. The appraised Value
for the year of 1979 being $5, 321, 620; the assessed value-35% being
$2, 037, 567 and the projected revenue based on the rate of 90q, per
100 dollar valuation---$1g1333.10. The Tax Roll was certified as
presented.
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 a.m.
R. G.Jayer,, Mayor
Meeting August 14, 1979
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Mattie P. Bridges Q
Secretary of Board of
Equalization
The Prosper City Council met in regular session August 14, at 3:00 P.M.
in the city office with the following members present; Mayor R.C.
Boyer -Councilmen Vera Clary Danny Webb, Dan Christie and Donald Reneau.
Others present were M.P. Bridges, V.C. Spradley, Juanice and Do-rce
Stanton, Mr. « Mrs. D.H. Mitchell and Mr. Daniels.
The Mayor opened the meeting and asked for the reading of the minutes
of the previous meetings which were approved after clarification
regarding the discount of $3.00 on w~ter being 'gr Mted to members of
the :fire department. It was explained that this was not directed
specifically to the firemen, but to explain that no one should be given
""free" water.
The balances in the various accounts were read from the financial report
by the Mayor and the report accepted. Checks written during the month
of July were attached to the agends.
The Mayor read a letter "rom Mr. Dewayne Leeds requesting annexation of
29.6 acres of land located East of Highway 239 and joining property on
the Northern boundry already within City limits. Mr. Leeds stated that
he had made arrangements with D.L. Dodson to supply water to this tract
of land. He also indicated that this tract of land would be used for
the purpose of raising Quarter Horses. FuLure improvements include a
showbarn and a House.
After discussion of this matter, Dan Christie moved that Mr. Leeds request
for annex:ztion be granted. Lotion seconded by Danny Webb and carried
b_�T unanimous vote. In ,a letter to Mr. Leeds by the Mayor, he was informed
of the council's action and was asked to supply the city with a survey
showing metes and bounds of the property which will be submitted to the
city attorney at his (Mr. Leeds) expense to have an annexation ordinance
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drawn. The letter to Mr. Leeds al so stated that the ordinance will specify
that city sewer servic;: will not be available at this time, and that future
trunk line or lilt station epense would be paid by citizens gaining use
from s-me should this become necess try ii the future.
An ordinance with intent to raise city taxes by 56 %(percent) was presented.
I-Iotion to approve the ordinance was made b;r .Danny Webb, seconded by Dan
Christie and carried by unanimous vote. In compliance with.' House Bill 13
Truth in TaxaU rl- the first public meeting providing opportmity for
taxpayers to present their views on this increase, to be held in the Water
Works 3uilding August 21st. The second public meeting when the council
votes on the proposed increase in taxes to be held August 23 at 7:00 p.m.
in the Water Works Building.
Material recieved from hone Star Gas Company and Texas Rail Road ConunissioTi
regarding the intent of Lone Star Gas Company to raise the ?Gate Rate"
charges to cities was briefly presented.
Randy Barton is authorized officially to sign papers 'submitted with water
samples.
Mr. Daniels stated that he is interested in the W/}forks position. The Mayor
asked him (Mr. Daniels) to come b r and discuss the position with him further.
Mr. Mitchell was present to ask that damages to his car while driving on
first street be paid by the city. 14hile no action was taken, on this matter
it was stated that the pity attorney would be contacl,ed to ascertain the
city's responsibilities.
D.L. St silt oli discuss with the council the following proposal- Motion to
accept the proposal was made by Dan Christie, seconded b:T `sera Gary and
carried by unanimous vote.
There being no further business, motion to adjourn made by Dan Christie,
Seconded by Danny Webb and carried- Meeting Adjourned
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R. yer, Mayor
Hattie F. Bridges
City Secret nx-y-