04/19/1971-CC-Minutes-Regular148
April 19, 1971
The City Council met its regular session with Mayor Cornell, and
Councilmen, Gentle, Bill Enlow, Cooper, Hall, and Councilwoman Mc-
Daniel present. Others present were Winnie Seal, J. W. Sebastian,
Jack Bowman, Ralph Cole, Bob McLaughlin, and C. C. Carter.
Minutes of the previous meeting were read with due corrections.
made an offer but this offer was rejected.
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Cornell concerning the sewer system. He also reported -on a call from
Jr. ! 9 a system 1! at 5l Wells that
capable of «. . !. care of 300,000 gallons of disposal and is manumo
agreed to have Ballard and Courtneyat .. meeting tb enlighten
councilthe on the system.
C. C. Cartery City Marshall met with the council to see if another
man could be hired. Two men (Carter & Mitchell) are full time and
one manit Gainesvilleg Mr. Kaylorgwas hired , Carter to relieve
Jerry Mitchell two nights per week. Mr. Carter said he would like
to have
$450.00 and Mr. i $450.00 and Mr. Mitchell use the city
The Brazos Eleetric��l report for. the month of p'ebruary and for the
year (Jan. & Feb.) was read by the Mayor.
A letter from Mr. C. F. Ballard concerning the sewage, water, and
drainage and agreed to help with the problems in any possible way..
Councilman Gentle brought up the discussion of digging another water
well. This was tabled for the time being.
Mayor 6ornell appointed heads of the various departments as follows:
Street -----------Cooper
Water & Sewage ----------Gentle
Parks --------------McDaniel
Police -----------Carter
Fire-----------Enlow
We are to pay McKinney & Denton the $950.00 we still owe him for
street work.
Mrs. McDaniel reported about the dogs tearing up Mrs. Walter Greene's
garden, yard, etc. '
Motion was made by Enlow and seconded by hall to have the necessary'
monies from the Utility fund to the General Fund. Motion carried.
Motion was tirade by Mrs. McDaniel and seconded by Hall to purchase new
street signs for the new streets being opened and for the streets
East of the tracks. Motion carried. rk Motioniwas made by McDaniel and seconded by Cooper that we continue
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Mr. Jimmy Sebastian presented his view as to the need of a City Secre-
tary,after his discussion with Mr. Cooper about the situation. He said
if he doesn't make hia salary it would be time for him to resign.
Mr. Bob McLaughlin, Chamber of Con+merce president expres ed his
opinion as to the qualifications of Mr. Sebastian. After discussion
motion was made by Hall and seconded by McDaniel that Sebastian be
hired as City Secretary at the salary of $833.00 per month. Mo-.
tion carried.
Mr. Sebastian went over some ideas he had for the City a4l
Appropriation and use of City Funds.
Procurement of State and Federal Funds
Make all meetings in area and out of area when possible
Get with Mr. Courtney concerning the sewage plant.
The possibility of a new water well
The Federal Road maintenance we might receive.
Using school students in summer time for work on streets
Budgets reports - a financial statement and warrants for
each month.
City personal management,- policies and procedures.
To implement evaluation of each employee
All employees will work an 8 hour day
Communication category - to come through the city office
Expects 100% support in°keeping policies.
Relationship between employees is to be good.
As councilmen - before committments are made, see City Secre®
tart' through City Office.
Instigate a complaint form and give a written answer as to action$
$50.00 extra compensation for her extra time since Mr. Schafer left.
?ark3*Lng problems at the Assembly of God was discussed,
Aotion was made by Enlow and sedonded by Hallto d'
City Secretary
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The City Council met in regular session with Mayor Cornell, and
Councilmen Enlow, Cooper, 1Ia Gentle, and Councilwoman Eulalia
AfcDaniel present. Others present were Jack Bowman, Ralph Cole, Bob
Courtney and David Plum.
The bills were studied and discussed. The Aiylar map bill was dis-
cussed and it was agreed that these should be paid.
The fuel bill was discussed by Secretary Sebastian and the council
vas told that the oil Ors being changed now at the cess pool. Enderby
Butane Co. has offered to put vehicles on butane gas at .140 per
gallon. Mayor Cornell advised the secretary to persue the fuel deal
on bids for gas or the use of butane.
A letter was received from the auditors saying the Interest and
Sinking Fund is to be raised rsiontt�ly from *1rz99.30 to �uy1620.83
As of past policy Street Commissioner Cooper is to receive !a35.00
per month.
Delinquents were discussed and all but seven have paid their delin-
quent,bills.
Councilman Cooper, Mayor Cornell, and Secretary Sebastian are to
talk to 11. It. Chatfield about the big bill he owes the city.
Robert Courtney, Engineer for the sewer plant was present and discussed
the types of treatment for a sewer plant, whether race -track or Can-
TexSystem would be better. Money wise we are within five to ten
thousand dallars. A figure of $42,000 on equipment plus installation
was given. Air. Courtney feels for some reason the Federal Uoverni,rent
is against the race -track system. The Can -Tex System was discussed in
detain. Mr. Courtney was asked to give us by May 17, 1971 what a turn-