12/07/1981-CC-Minutes-RegularJohn White advised Council that the City has the
right to refuse any type of referendum and say no
for a solid waste site.
Mayor Cole stated the majority of the district
can vote for it and although Sanger voted against
it and wasn't in majority, it wouldn't matter.
Mr. Chesney felt Sanger could do 1 of 2 things.
(1) Sanger, Aubrey, Celina, and Prosper could
send 2-representatives and vote against the
projects. (2.) Could adopt a Resolution of
Objection to the Denton -Collin County District.
Mr. Chesney offered the name of Earl Hale, his
attorney, Dallas, Texas, if council should have
any questions that he might answer.
Mayor Cole stated that Sanger would be contacting
the other four cities that are not participating
and see how they stand.
b. The police departments shifts were discussed.
Wendell Thomas felt the city wasn't being
covered properly in the early morning hours.
The police go off a 4:00 a.m. and are on
call until 6:00 a.m. A rash of burglaries
have happened and it is felt they occurred
when no one was on duty.
c. Lloyd stated he was still working on the Firemen -
Staff Appreciation Dinner.
d. Council was advised that Tuesday the Commissioner's
-- Court would meet to act on the jail fee of $18.00.
Lloyd to attend.
Meeting adjourned.
ATTEST:
MINUTES: City Council
December 7, 1981
PPFSENT: Mayor Cole, Cooper, Thomas, Nesbitt, and Spindle
ABSENT: Benny Bridges
OTHERS
PRESENT: Lloyd Henderson, Mary Jo Stover, Anne Kyle, B., J..Thog-
martin, and J. C. Landers
1. The minutes of the November 16, 1981 meeting were approved as
printed.
2. Motion was made by Nesbitt to approve disbursements for the amount
of $29,857.89. Thomas gave the second. Voted unan.
3. Motion was made by Nesbitt to approve the amended ambulance
contract from the City of Denton. Thomas gave the second.
Voted unan.
4. Motion was made by Thomas to approve the Lone Star Gas Amend-
atory Ordinance No. 81-13. Nesbitt gave the second. Voted
unan.
Mr. Thogmartin was asked again by council to clarify for the
minutes who would be responsible for the cost of replacement of lines from the customer's meter to the main.
Mr. Tho5211 n replied "From the meter to the main will be re-
placed at the total expense of Lone Star Gas."
5. Motion was made by Spindle to approve the Sanger Electric
Capital Improvements for $6,562.36. Cooper gave the second.
Voted unan.
Nesbitt requested to have Sanger Electric show council on the
statement the address where the street lights were replaced
and pole installations etc...made.
6. One applicant was presented to council to fill the vacancy of
Fire Marshal. J. C. Landers was hired on a motion by Cooper
with a monthly fee of $100.00. Nesbitt gave the second. Voted
Mkorwi
7. Motion was made by Spindle the City accept the bid offered by
Charles Bounds Chevrolet in Decatur for a total of $8,188.00
on a 1982 2T. Pickup. Nesbitt gave the second. Voted unan.
8. Council considered Aaron Yeatts as a possible candidate for the
Board of Review - Denton County Appraisal District. City Secretary
to check and see if he would be willing to serve. If he is
affirmative item does not need to come back to council.
9. Motion was made by Cooper to join the Texas Public Power
Association with dues of $250.00. Thomas gave the second.
Voted unan.
10. Motion was made by Nesbitt to adopt the Resolution authorizing
the clearance and demolition of vacant structures located at
204 E. Smith St., 503 So. 5th St., and 206 So. Sims being
further legally described as: TR. 67, R. Bebee Survey, Lt. 295
Blk. 19, Hampton Addn., and Tr. 68B, H. Tier. Survey. Spindle
gave the second. Voted unan.
11. Firemen's Appreciation Dinner - Lloyd advised Council that the
Ben Keith's Room at the Anhauser Busch Distributor Company in
Denton was available for December 18, 1981. Approximate cost
would be $250.00. Mayor Cole advised Lloyd to set it up. Time
set at 6:30 p.m. on the 18th.
12. Other such matters:
(a.) Extra pay for extra work (Xmas) was discussed by
Council. Motion was made by Cooper to give $25.00
to each employee. Motion died for lack of a second.
Motion was made by Nesbitt to give $35.00 to each
employee for Christmas bonus. Thomas gave the
second. Voting for were Nesbitt and Thomas.
Voting against was Spindle. Cooper abstained.
Motion carried 2-1.
(b.) Donn Nesbitt thanked Council, Mayor, and Staff
for the flowers sent to him in the hospital.
(c.) Cooper requested Lloyd to check about trees for
the City Park. Lloyd to check with County ex-
tension agent.
(d.) Spindle requested the City repair a pothole at
3rd and Locust at McCuistion's house.
(e.) Lloyd advised Council that the HUD Water Line
Project would be laid in January '82. The con-
tract to be to the Mayor by the end of this
week. Lloyd to check regarding the terms of
the contract.
(f.) Thomas stated there are two stop signs down in
the Gateway Addition.
ATTEST:
MINUTES
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
OTHERS
PRESENT:
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ICE
City Council Emergency Meeting
December 85 1981
Mayor Cole, Cooper, Thomas, and Spindle
Bridges and Nesbitt
Lloyd Henderson and Mary Jo Stover
Members present adjourned _due to lack of a quorum.
ATTEST:
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MAYOR
MINUTES: City Council Emergency Meeting
December 9, 1981
PRESENT: Mayor Cole, Thomas, Nesbitt and Spindle
ABSENT: Bridges and Cooper
OTHERS
PRESENT: Lloyd Henderson and Mary Jo Stover
Members present voted unanimously to accept the resignation
of Councilman Henry Cooper.
Council went into executive session to consider all matters
related to the pending lawsuit set for trial on Friday, a.m.
in the 158th District Court.
ATTEST: