05/04/1970-CC-Minutes-RegularMay 49 1970
The City Council met with Mayor Ken Cornell, and Councilmen Cook,
Enlow, Hall, and Councilwoman McDaniel present. Councilman Johnson
was absent.
Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.
Mrs. Pernie Miller of Hillcrest Addition met with the council
and asked that action be taken to prevent water washing through her
yard. Mayor Cornell advised Mrs. Miller that the council was aware
of the problem and a study would be made in attempt to correc the
aituati.on,
Mr. H,erringand Air of Brazos Electric met with the
council and discussed present electric rates in. Sanger, Denton County
Electric, T. P. & L., and the City of Denton. This was to advise the
council of what other companies and cities are doing to increase
use of electricity in the homes and promote all electric homes.
City Secretary advised the council that information re-
quested by the Texas Water Quality Board had been mailed and that
Mr. Courtney would deliver three copies of present state of pre-
paredness of plans and specifications to their office on May 5.
The City Secretary, Mayor Cornell, and Councilman Cook ad-
vised the council of action taken to pay the First National Bank
for warrants held. $159788.85 was transferred from $259000.00
CD # 447 to City of Sanger General Fund to handle checks for ln-
atallation of Electric lines erroneously charged to General Fund,
and $2628.12 transfer from savings account to the General Fund to
handle check warrants not chargable to electric equipment. This
leaves one $$509000.00 and one $$7,000.00 CD and $$7,775.88 in Savings �
Account.
Motion was made by Cook and seconded by Hall that the City
of Sanger sponsor a recreation program for children. Motion carried.
Mr. Cook will work with Mr. Amyx in scheduling the various activities.
City Secretary Schafer advised the council that four appli-
cations had.been received for city electrician and that he favored
Mr. Delwin Higgs at a salary of $$600.00 per month. Other applicants
wanted salary open to $670.00 per month. The council agreed to
hire Mr. Higgs. Mr. Schafer also told the council that we have an
understanding with Denton County Electric REA to help Sanger re-
place lines in case of a serious electric outage.
Mr. Wood with the State Board of Insurancef AustInt Texas
)la)lant pumps, and storage. .. will advise as to changes necessary
be improve insurance
A letter from the Zoning and Planning Board submitted a list
of possible candidates to fill seat vacated due to the resigna-
tion of W. L. Enlow. Councilwoman McDaniel nominated Archie Spratt,
Jack Hall nominated Glenn Lanier, and Norman Cook nominated Wayne
Dickens. Dickens received one vote, Lanier received one vote,
and Rpratt received two votes and was elected to the Zoning and
Planning Board.
ater to the farm and apprtments.
Mayor Cornell was approached by a utility company to make an
andineering study of our electric system.
Mr. Falls advised that he and Mr. Vern Lane of Denton was
Motion was made by Coo and seconded by Hall to adjourn. Aiotion
Carried. ,�
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Ken Cornell, Mayor
�1'. F. Schafer, C
y Sec'y.
May 18, 1970
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The City Council met in regular session with Mayfir'1Cen Cornell and
Councilmen Cook, Johnson, Ball, Enlow, and Councilwoman McDaniel
present.
Minutes�of the previous meeting were read and approved.
Mayor Cornell read Lewisville's Ordinance covering trailer coaches
and trailer coach parks within the city limits. Motion was made by
Cook and seconded by Johnson to adopt the Lewisville ordinance for ,the
City of Sanger. Motion carried.
The Council entertained a proposal from Carlton Harry and Joe A1-
braiight whereby property within the city limits could be reevaluated
for tax purposes. The council agreed such an appraisal was needed
for the city but tabled any action on the service until a later date.
Mr. Ralph 11myx, Mr. David Frazier, and Miss i�anda Bradberry met with
the council and p esented a weekly schedule for the Sanger recreation
program. After considerable discussion concerning funds for the pro-
gram motion was made by Cook and seconded by Ha11 to adopt the pro-
gram. Motion carried.
City Secretary Schafer advise
prehensive general policy cov
the city would be liable for,
and �300,00,00 bodily liabili
annual dividend of 1b116.00 ma
Ar4otion was made by Cook and s
ance. Motion carried.
d the council that premium for a corn-
ering the electric system and anything
in the amount of v�100,000.00 property
ty would be �$?72.00 per year with an
king net annual premium �p656.00. M
econded by Johnson to obtain the incur --
Mayor Cornell read a letter from Nickerson -Nickerson Iric. stating
that Nickerson has recently encountered financial difficulties affecting
their ability to pay obligations as they come due. Nickerson has
filed a petition in the United States District CoHrt of Nebraska
proposing an agreement with their unsecured creditors.
Mayor Cornell read a letter from Bishop hlec�tric Inc. proposing
several items that would be of benefit to the City of Sanger and
eliminate noise and speeding on Fifth Street, The Secretary was
asked to check with the State Highway Dept. concerning a four-
way stop light at Bolivar and Fifth Streets.
The council was told that the Chamber of Commerce have bids from
three companies to build a community and library building. A
proposal by the C C to build on the two city lots behind the
City Hall `vas discussed and was viewed tivith favor.
Closing of the gates at the refuse dump area was discussed and a
fee of �1.00 per pickup load and 5.00 per truck los.d was agreed
on for residents living in the Sanger trade area, City Secretary
Schafer was given authority to hire Mr. Bill 19illiams at �100.00
per month plus exclusive rights to take all salable � junk, to
supervise distribution of junk €end collect fees.