03.11.1975 Town Council MinutesThe Prosper City Council met in regular session March llth at 7:30 pm in the 155
city office.
The meeting opened with a prayer by F. K. Mullendore, with the following present:
the mayor, F. K. Mullendore, Councilmen Joyce Kincaid, Vera Clary, E. T. Whitehead &
J. T. Johnson. Also the city secretary,'". P. Bridges and visitors Paul Baxter,
Doyce and Jaunice Stanton, Fred Lackey, Cecil Norris, B. R. Dunn and V. C. Spradley,
city marshall.
Minutes of previous regular meeting were read. motion made by E. T;VUhitehead and
seconded by Vera Clary that minutes be approved as read. Motion carried. I'inutes
of the special - called meeting were read - Motion made by Joyce Kincaid, seconded
by E. T. Whitehead that the minutes be approved as read, motion carried.
and outstading bills
The financial report was given by the secretart Motion made by E. T. Cdhitehead,
seconded by Joyce Kincaid that the report be approved and bills be paid. Motion
carried.
The mayor talked of some printed material received from Lone Star Gas and
recommended that consideration of this material be tabled until a later date.
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Motion made by Vera Clary and seconded by J, T. Johnson xkt that the Mayor and
Ressell Betts apply for pvkv reimbursement of funds spent in phase 1 of the
Federal Grant for a sewage treatment plant. 11otion carried.
It was agreed that Neldon Holbrook audit the city books when he is back in town and
has the time.
Paul Baxter asked the council for permislion to construct an 18 by 20 foot metal
building on the back of his lot. Motion made by E. T. Whitehead and seconded by
J. T. Johnson that the permission be granted. Yotion carried.
The mayor called attention the to the letter from the State Department of Health
regarding the Fluoride content of Prosper water. The value reported being 3.1 mg/1
whereas the maximum suggested limit is 1.6 mg/l. He also stated that samples
of Danvilleand the Prosper well hhad been sent to a laboratory for tests. Fluoride
in Danville water is 0.62 and that of Prosper2.25 mg1l. Since it had been suggested
that citizens of }Prosper be notified of a possible hazzard from the drinking water,
he discussed mailing a letter to each family to this effect. Motion made by
E. T. i"ahitehead and seconded by Joyce Kincaid that this be done. Potion carried.
E. T. Whitehead reported on having located a 1972 Ford police car in Frisco as
a possible purchace for the city of Prosper. He made a motion that a letter be
sent to the city of Frisco making an offer of 1%00 for this car, and that a radio
be installed and repairs made as necessary not to exceed the total price of $1000
which had been authorized at the previous meeting. Motion seconded byJ. T. Johnson
and carried.
B. R. Dunn reported on the last meeting of the Sm5 Cities Association stating that
water supply for the area cheif topic of discussion. Afrash pick-up and communiciations
between the cities.
E. T. 'dVhitehead reported on communications and the mayor thanked him and the
committee for work done and asked that they continue.
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The city of Prosper had receivedGia letter from Mr. Bacchus, pres of the Collin -Denton
Counties Small Cities Association - to A. E. Richardson, Executive Director
of Texas v'Tater Rights Commission that it is the intent of the S. C. Association
to request water rights in the proposed Aubrey Reservoir and the rights to a part of
the excess ,°rater abailable in Garza -Little Elm Reservoir.
156 The new contract with Danville Vlater Supply Corporation had not been received as of this
date.
The mayor opened the discussion on a retirement program for city employees. The
Texas I-Aunicipal Retirement System having been researched. E. T. T''dhitehead moved that
the city of Prosper participate in this program beginning April Ist, aandxtmv on
a 1 to 1 ratio at 5% and made available to all presently employed by the city of
Prosper who are elegible. Motion seconded by J. T. Johnson and carried.
As to hospitalization for Cecil Norris, the Mayor asked J. T. Johnson to research
a suitable program.
J. T. Johnson moved that a letter of appreciation composed by the Mayor be sent
to C. L. Cotcher espre.ssing appreciation for his 18 years and 5 months service to
the city.
The operations of the local pool hall was discussed by J. T. Johnson.
A�otien made by J. T. Johnson, seconded by W. T. 1r',�iiitehead to adjourn. P"`ctiori carried
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The Prosper City Council met in regular session April 8th, 1975 at 8:00 pm in
the Fire Department building. The meeting opened with a prayer by F. K. Mullendore.
The following were present: Mayor F. K. Mullendore; Councilmen, J. T. Johnson, Jr.,
Vera Clary and Joyce Kincaid... The city secretary, Mattie P. Bridges, City Marshall
V. C. Sprnd7_ev, Cecil. Norra_s, trisector. of Publ_i.c Works. Others nreser_t --,vere
Jaunice Stanton, reporter — the newly elected council members, Roy Skelton,
R. L. Dalton, Sr, Grady Smotherman, Morris Jackson and Danny ti"Jebb.
Also present were R. 1t. Dunn, Larry James ( reprensentatives to the Small Cities
Association), Fred Niswenger, Weldon Holbrook, Doyce Stanton and rred Lackey.
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Minutes of the previous meetings were read. Fotion�by J. T. Johnson, seconded by
Joyce Kincaid to approve minutes as read. Yotion carried.
The secretary gave the financial report and presented unpaid bills. Votion made by
Vera Clary, seconded by J. T. Johnson that the report be accepted and copies mailed
to each household in the city of prosper and that all unpaid bills be paid.
Potion carried.
Follow—up report on the purchase of a police car as had been discussed at previous
meeting. The I"ayor informed the council that a letter had been received from the
City of Frisco stating that the car wh tJm in question was no longer available
for sale. ,'•
The Mayor announced that reimbursement of funds by E. P. A. (Enviormental Protection
Agency) had been applied for. Expected date of receipt approximately 30 days from
date of application.
Cecil Norris, Director of Public Works for City of Prosper, gave a report on work
accomplished since his employment March, lst.