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05-03-1971-Resolution-Supporting Brazos Electric Company-05/03/1971Appropriation and use of City Funds. 149 Procurement of State and Federal Finds 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 Budgeta reports - a financial statement and warrants for each month. City personal management,- policies and procedures. To implement evaluation of each employee i All employees will work an S hour day Communication category - to come through the city office Expects 100% support in°keeping policies. 1 Relationship between employees is to be good. As councilmen - before committments are made, see City Secre- tary through City Office. Instigate a complaint form and give a written answer as to action. Motion was made by McDaniel and seconded by Ball to give Winnie Seal 50.00 extra compensation for her extra time since lair. Schafer left. Parking problems at the Assembly of God was discussed. Motion was made by Enlow and sedonded by Ball to adjourn. City Secretary �4ay, 3, 1971 The City Council met in regular session with Aiayor Cornell, and Cot,neilmen Enlow, Cooper, hall, Gentle, and Councilwoman Eulalia AgcDaniel present. Others present were Jack Bowman, Ralph Cole, Bob Courtney and David Plum. The bills were studied and discussed.. The Mylar map bill was dis- cussed and it was agreed that these should be Maid. The fuel bill was discussed by Secretary Sebastian and the council was told that the oil Ts 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 tie auditors saying the Interest and Sinking Fund is to be raised monthly from 1399.30 to o1G20.S3 As of past policy Street Commissioner Cooper is to receive �$135.00 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 111. R. 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 f1rive to ten thousand dallars. A figure of $42,000 on equipment plus installation was given. Mr. Courtney feels for some reason the Federal G'overnignent 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- ® key job would cost. Amounts of at�.surance policies were read from Colter 1�.gency and Pate Agency. l�'e are due to pay Pate Agency �615.46 btzt this will not be paid until he 'reimburses the city .�g300, plus . I'remituns were reviewed by SecretarySebastian. The Secretary was nnstructed !�o find out the cost of collision on the three fire vehicles and sn additional �$20,000. on the City Ball and Poet Office building. \��otion was made by Cooper anal seconded by Tkall to raise utility deposits to �$25.00 .for' renters --and' p15'00'-'`for homeowners. Aiotioti carried. Motion was made by Cooper and seeoncled by 1;nl.ow that businesses be raided to $$25.00 and cafes stay at 4$50®00. Aiotaon carried. The digging of a new water tvoll was discussed, Gene Tull[lison has been con-t;acted abotatt this, but no report ltas been received. A�iotion was made by A4rs. McDaniel and seconded by Gentle -that we ask for bids on a water well, with Reba pump. Riotion carried. Authorization was given to the City Police that they could go out- side the city limits if necessary. Bill )nlow suggested that Secretary Sebastian study with the council policies and procedures for present and needed ordinances. Aotiott was made b,y Cooper and seconded by Gentle that Dr. Chapman be ap]?ointed Realth Officer. k�iotion carried. Annonnceutent of the North Central 'texas Council of Government, �Uecinesclay Aiay 19',: 1971 would be held at Six flags. Nickerson farms have taken the banlcruptey law and John L. Sullivanf � City 1�ttorney has said that utilities have precedence over other balls. Secretary Sebastian discussed the Labor Act Law and told the goup that the timecards are being used at the present. It was found out last week that a Neighborhood Program for .Adults .and Student 5t'ork could be used in Sanger, beginning June 1, 1971, at $1.60 per hour for i2 hours work, R9a,yor Cornell gave a report of the dam site meeting at the Civic Comnnznity Center in Denton. `There were four F,roposed sites given and Aiayor Cornell said that itt the future we should show our favor- itism to the clam. As a duty of tlae A�iayor to bring up fire subject of resolutions, Ire x�a, read a. resolution commending Brazos Electric S,;Tstem as folloers: RI�,SOLiJT IUN Due to the unjust criticism from some outside source tvktieh neither contributes to or participates in our community be�- terment, we, the City Council of Sanger feel it our duty to again reaffirm our 100� support of the Brazos Electric Company in the operation of our municipally owned electric system. The citizens of Sanger are 100� owners of this electric sys- tem and deive 100� benefits from its operation. `1'he Sanger Independent School District is also owned 100jo by the citizen and is operated for the benefit of all the peop:te of the district. The unselfish citizens of this area who contribute their tame and money to the betterment of both the school district and 'the laity of Sanger are to be highly commended. Due to the fact that the Brazos, Electric System and its em® ployees have acted in Sanger's excellent tradition of concerned citizens assisting and promoting the City of Sanger and the Sanger,School District, the City Council wishes to commend them, and the City Secretary is instructed to have this Resolution published in the Sanger Courier, so t at other concerned citizens may know that their elected- representa- tives are very satisfied and Proud of the Brazos Electric Company, Ken Cornell, Mayor j Bill Enlow Jack hall Mrs. Eulalia McDaniel Henry Cooper Bill Gentle Councilmen Unanimously passed this the 3rd day of May, 1971. Motion was made by McDaniel and seconded by Cooper that the resolution be passed. Motion harried. A�ayor Cornell r•eeeivecl a telephone call during the session concerning dogs running loose about town, and he was informe<:l by the Secretary that they were being picked up as fast as reported, or the owner was talked to if a complaint had been filed. David Plum, representative of the fire Department was present and expressed appreciation to the City for their concern of the Fire De- partment. The fire Department is to have a dinner at Toromy's, May 134, 7 p.m. wii;h the Mayor, Council, and City Secretary being invited. Motion was made b,y McDaniel and seconded by Hall to give Jerry Mitchell a av ,00 raise. Motion carried. Motion was made by Cooper and seconded by d:%all to adjourn. Motion carried. c, City Secretary May 17, 1971 Mayor The City Cc:�tncil met in regular session with Mayor Cornell, and Councilmen Enlow, Hall, Cooper, Gentle, and Councilwoman hie Daniel present. Others present were City Attorney John L. Sullivan. Jack Bowman, John Coker, llaron Yeats, Mrs. Larry Kyle, Ralph Cole, Robert Courtney, Gene Hughes, Secy. Sebastian, Miss Winnie Seal, and Mr. Carlton Harry, Tax Consultant, along with a group of Girl Scouts, Elizabeth Mitchell, Marsha Higgs, Il,enae Travelstead., and Susan Sons. The Girl. Scouts expressed a desire for the ordinance of keeping the town clean be enforced more than it is now being done, Mr. Harry, the tax evaluation consultant made the 17enort that the evaluation project was 90' complete, FIe said 'care were some exceptions where the taxes are too high, and that some would come down while others would be going up. His opinion is to use the figure of 50o of the valuation be used for the rendition, City Attorney Sullivan recommended. 50% valuation anrd lower the rate from .900 or'.'the 100.00. Motion was made by Cooker and seconded by Gentle -that Mr. Barry be paid $3000.00 the 1st of June, 1971 and