12.09.1975 Town Council Minutes168 ( Continuation of November llth meeting)
In the discussion of culverts on hand - these having been purchased in October of
1975 for use on second and third streets, motion was made by Grady SmothermRn, seconded
by Vera 01,-Ary to sell them. Motion carried. (the cost of the..culverts was �.61 per .foot -
total of $123168 ) Fri
The secretary stated that she had talked with Russell Betts, City Engineer who asked
that the second public hearing on the proposed sewer plant be secheduled .for Dec.1th.
and be held in conjunction with the regular meeting of the city council. This meeting
to be advertised in acco�ance with regulations.
The report of income and expenses asked for at a meeting of the Council in October
was given by the secretary. The report covered the months of Feb. 1 through Sept.
30, 1975, After considerable discussion of the report, the meeting adjourned.
Mattis P. BrAges
City Secretary
Council Meeting December 9th, 1975
''The Prosper City Council met in regular session December 9th, 1975 at 7:00 pm ,in the
water works building with the following members present: Mayor, Roy Skelton, ''ouncilmen,
R. L. Dalton, Sr, Danny Webb, Morris Jackson, Grady Smotherman, and Vera Clary. Also
present were the city secretary, M. P. Bridges, the dir ector of public works, Cecil Norris,
Jaunice Stanton, reporter, Russell Betts, City Engineer, D. 0. Tomlinof Tomlin Properties
and Real Estate Investment Co., representatives of Ray Ballard and Associates and a group_
of citizens from the city.
In compliance with regulations, this meeting also was the second Public Hearing meeting
on the proposed new sewer plant for the city of Prosper. Mr. Betts reported that he and
Cecil Norris had visited three plants for the purpose of studying the operation of each
and having a basis on which to make a decision as to the type best suited for Prosper.
His remarks were supported with a map and drawings. He stated that he would be going to
Austin within a few days to a hearing and at that time he would ask that plans'for Prosper
be expedited as soon as possible. He suggested that members of the council visit these
plants with him, and tenative plans were made for such a trip. Mr. Betts asked a show of
hands indicating that the council wishes to proceed with Phase 11 of the proposed new.
sewer plant and also stated that he had a resolution for signatures. It was suggested by
the Mayor that all paper work be done and then taken to an attorney for review.
Mr. D. 0. Tomlin 9 spoke to the council regarding the location of the new sewer plant
farther west. He stated that his company and other property owners would be interested
in a more western location to provide service to some 800 acres. He suggested that the
City annex these properties and levy taxes suffecient to pay the additional cost of the
more western location. No committment was made on the proposal other than some thought
would be given it.
Mrs. Jerry Bryant who lives outside the city limits appeared before the council to request
water service. There was discussion on this matter after which a motion w,s made by
Vera Clary, seconded by Grady Smotherman that her request"be complied with on the following
basis: in case of a water shortage, water may be cut off, Mrs. Bryant is to be responsibly
for laying and maintenance of the water line from the city limits to her property, that
she made a deposit of $50.00, pay the water tap of $70.00, and the minimum charge for
2000 gallons be $9, and the -meter be installed within the city limits. All of these
stipulations were agreed to by Mrs. Bryan(f and the motion carried.
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The City Marshall had on display equipment used in the performance of his duties as
Marshall.
Paul Baxter talked to the council breifly on the proposed use of the property owned by
the Methodist Church for recreational purposes and asked that a representative from the
City be appointed to meet with the board composed of representatives of various organizations
now working on the project. The Mayor stated that he did not know if in would be a good
idea for the city to be involved, but also stated that he would not discourage such a
pro j eat.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read. Motion made by Vera Clary, seconded by
Morris Jackson that the minutes be approved as read. Motion carried.
There w s discussion about the culverts which were removed from the bar ditches or drive
wars on second and third streets during the resurfacing of those streets;. Motion was made
by rady Smotherman, seconded by Morris Jackson that the owners of the culverts be ntified
to claim their own culverts within a period of two weeks and remove them from the city
property after which time they would become property of the city.
The financial report was given by the secretary. A list of checks written December 1 through
Dec 9th was given to the council members for review, and a new bill for tapes 13urchased by
Ralph Bridges . It was explained by the secretary that the tapes were purchased for the
purpose of recording accurately the proceedings of this meeting. This brought about some
discussion on the use of tapes for succeeding council meetings.. A motion was made by
R. L. Dalton that Ralph be reimbursed for those he had purchased ( 5.33) axed then the
motion was amended to approve taping all council meetings and vmuauit the city pay for
the tapes. Motion seconded by _ !1�,�q C'�.va�1 and carried by vote of 4 to 1.
Mr. Dalton stated that the tapes should be kept in the city office.
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R. L. Dalton moved that money in the meter deposit account be placed in a pass book
savings account - the amount suggested by Vera Clary being $2000. Motion seconded by
Danny Webb and carried.
Motion made b;r Grady Smotherman, secondedbyVera Clary to transfer $751.54 from the General
Fund to the Sinking Fund for the -purpose of paying a note on the present sewer plant which
is due January-1, 1976. Motion carried.
There was a lengthy discussion about fire protection and the use of revenue sharing funds.
The secretary asked that such funds on hand be used to pay for paving and drainage on
second and third streets - this w„s agreed to and the amount being$2554.00. It should be
noted here that the Planned Use Report for the entitlement period 1975-1976 was approved
for this purpose. The funds not used from previous periods may still be used for fire
protection and funds received turing the rest of the current entitlement period.
One area discussed for the installation of a water main and a fire hydrant is from the f
south side of Broadway at Coleman and extend to the south corner of 6th street at aolemn m.
The other area for condideration in along kka 6th street - not yet opened zz. The water
main to run from Church street West to a given point - some 6301 and the fire hydrant set.
The cost of the line and fire hydrant on 6th street to be born jointly by the owner and
the city by.using revenue sharing funds. During the discussion it was mentioned that the
owner of the property should deposit with the city his share before work is started.
Roy Skelton expressed faith in the owner and also stated that he would gxxrzav personally
guarantee the property owner's portion. (the owner is Gene Settle).
R. L. Dalton moved that since Roy Skelton guaranteed payment for Mr. Settle, that the
city proceed with the projectim.. Motion seconded by Morris Jackson.
Meeting closed. FORWARD Mattie P. Bridges,- Secretary