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10/05/1970-CC-Minutes-RegularAIr. Virgil Ward met with the council to discuss development of Ihx the Virgil Ward Jr. Addition, Water Supt. Bowman advised the council of the necessity of install ing 6301 of 6" water line and 240' of O" sewer line to serve the addition. Motion was made by Cook and seconded by Johnson to lay the lines. Motion carried. Air. Ward told the council that he would start immediately to lay the 6" water and 8" sewer line to seeve the entire addition. A�ayor Cornell briefed the council of the progress made by Mr. Coffey in his effort to assist the city in providing water for future. The Secretary is to talk to the City of Denton concerning Sanger participation in the Aubrey Lake. Motion was made by Cook and seconded by carried. Mayor to adjourn. Alotiori `i'heCity Council met in regular session with the Alayor Cornell and the following councilmen: Cook, Johnson, Enlow, & Hall and Councilwoman AlcDaniel present. Aiinutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. City Secretary Schafer advised the council that Mrs. Homer Riley, repre� renting the PTA asked the city council to take necessary action to relieve traffic congestion on Willow Street to the football park and 100 St. mornings, evenings and at the football games. After considerable dis® cussion the council asked tie street department to explore the possibility of widening 10 St. to relieve the situation. The Secretary advised the council that �.he Texas State Water k:u',lity Board had not yet released the Sanger sewer treatment plant plans for bids® Air. Robert Courtney met with the council and discussed the sewer and water lines for sae Ward Addit,yion. Alayor Cornell asked A4r. Courtney to ,ob® Lain ordinances from bhe cities of Denton and Lewisville covering new additions and development of new additions. Constable -C. C. Carter asked the council to hire Jerry Mitchell on a monthly basis and discontinue using George IvtcCracken. If hired, Mitchell will be used ixxxIaxx as relief for vacations for dispatchers. Mayor Cornell will discuss with Mr. Carter and bring to council for a decision. Two bids were recieved on he Panel Truck published two consecutive times in the Sanger Courier. Alayor Cornell opened and read the bids. IIilz Ford Sales, Pilot Point bid on 1 ton 1971,Truckwas $2886.60 Sanger Motor Co Chevrolet 3/ ton Panel Truck bid was $2745.80 After,discussion with the Fire Department personnel concerning specifi- cations it was decided by the Fire Depat. to accept the bid from Hilz Ford Sales. Motion was made by Cook and seconded by Ball to accept the Hi.1z Ford Sales bid. Motion carried. Mayor Cornell read a letter from Mrs. Eunice Gray, Chairman Friends of the Librar advisin council of the need for a art time em loyee in raer 1 qualily Tor. g. .... ui one 1 ' 1 UU I I UI U I ry . 1 1 I UILO 0 IJU )f Texas. After the first of -the year they will ask the commissionersVC dollarsourt for fifteen hundred Jntil the money is forthcoming fromZ. /urce they are 9 for fifty dollars a month on the salary and asking clubs of the city to match the city. After discussion the council asked the Secretary to obtain additional. information from the commissioners concerning aid before making a decision. Aiayor Cornell advised the council that the key insurance rate or 1971 would be increased 5%. The council discussed briefly the Brazos proposal to operate the City Electric System and will wait until the annual audit is completed for a decision, Aiotion was made by Johnson and seconded by carried. City SecYretary Cook to adjourn, Motion I l4 Aiayor October 19, 1970 The City Council met in regular session with Mayor Cornell and Counei.l- men Cook, Johnson, Enlow' & lull and Councilwoman McDaniel present. Aiinutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Secretary Schafer advised the council that ATr. harry would start the property evaluation for tax purposes Wednesdays and that the city map should be completed in time for tax use. Mayor Cornell suggested and council approved the purchase of twenty five large maps. The Mayor asked the council to name personnel to serve on the equali- zation board and bring to the next regular meeting. Each councilman was furneshed with the subdivision rules and regulations of the City of Denton to consider as a future city subdivision guide. Air. Jaclz Bowman and Air. V. H. Ward, Jr, met with the council to dis- cuss water and sewer lines for the �'dard Addi-tion. After discussion Jmotion was made by Cook and seconded by Enlow to replace 630' of 2" water line (in bad condition) with 6" line, following the city ez- isti.ng rules of furnishing 100' of 8" sewer line, and assess a fee of y$75.00 for all future sewer line connections. Motion carried. Sec. Schafer. advised the council that the city has lost income at the Simms Apts. by occupants moving out without paying their bills and suggested that utility depoait be increased from $25.00 to $35.00. The council agreed to the increase. Aiayor Cornell and Schafer advised the council oi' the need for an emer- gency study of the water and sewer s,ystems,'a surface drainage sur- vey and a location for a new water well Motion was made by McDaniel and seconded by Cook to obtain cost estimates from,consulting engineer. Motion carried. After discussion a request by friends of the Library for $50.00 per month to employ a part-time employee at the library was tabled. Request by Bill Carter to employ Jerry Mitchell full time was dis- cussed. The council agreed that Mayor Cornell has authority to hire personnel and schedule the police patrol to provide maximum pro- tection for the city. Motion was mcle by Johnson and seconded by Cook to adjourn. Motion carried. Mayor _ — C v_-Se dr-e t arm_ - - ----- _— -