09/20/1982-CC-Minutes-Regular6. A copy of the proposed contract with Hunter Associates,
Inc. on the Acker Street water well, tank, and water
line improvements was discussed. Lloyd stated it was
a standard contract and the company required a contract
for a project this big.
Motion was made by Freddy Inman to approve the contract
with Hunter Associates, Inc. Spindle gave the second.
Voted unan.
7. Other such matters:
(a.) Lloyd updated council on the Presbyterian
Church project. The church voted to
disband. The members have asked that the
Presbyteria assist with disposing of the
property. They have asked for $4,000.00
(which is a loth of 40,000) to be given
to the churches mission work. Lloyd
advised council that Mayor Cole had agreed
the City would be glad to work with them
but there is nothing in the city budget
at this time. Lloyd stated there was no
immediate rush for the money. Lloyd
stated that Mayor Cole offered two suggestions:
(1) Put in the budget (2) Prefer to get
money from private donations. Bill Switzer
wants the churches to contribute and leave
the committee.in charge of getting funds.
Lloyd advised council that the park grant
was in the final stages. The City is
requesting $30,000.
was again requested to see why CATV
Cable T. V. would not service the west
side of the Interstate.
(c.) Bids on the landfill fence at the new site
was discussed: The bids were exceptionally
high and Lloyd stated this could possibly
be done in�house for considerable less.
The use of Ag students from the high school
was discussed as possible help. Lloyd is
to go ahead with the project.
Meeting adjourned.
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MINUTES: City Council
September 20, 1982
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PRESENT: 'Mayor Cole, Bridges, Spindle, Thomas, Inman and Adkins
OTHERS
PRESENT: Lloyd Henderson, Mary Jo Stover, Ken Cornell, Ronny Jones,
and Roy Lemons
1. The Minutes of the September 7, 1982 meeting were approved as
printed.
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2. Spindle made the motion to approve disbursements in the amount
of $6,180.51. Bridges gave the second. Voted unan.
3. Council was advised that P & Z had approved Ken Cornell's
preliminary plat on Elm Street Addition. Thomas asked
Cornell if he would grade out the ditches to alleviate the
water problems. Cornell stated there was no water problem
in that area. Thomas asked how deep the sewer was and Lloyd
responded it was plenty deep.
Motion was made by Bridges to approve the preliminary plat of
the Elm Street Addition. Thomas gave the second. Voted unan.
4. Motion was made by Thomas to approve the lot variance and
preliminary single lot subdivision plat for Ronny Jones. Bridges
gave the second. Voted unan.
5. Motion was made by Spindle to contract with Maston A. Wright,
C. P. A. to do the Audit for FY 1982-83. Thomas gave the
second. Voted unan.
6. Item No. 6 (Consider Ordinance approving the Appraisal Roll as
approved by the Appraisal Review Board) was passed over.
7. Other such matters:
(a.) Lloyd gave council an update on the landfill fence.
(b.) It was noted that the HUD audit was complete and in
good shape. The CD Program Director has received
notification that the 1982�83 grant money is now
available.
(c.) The new Acker Street well, tank and lines were
discussed. Ralph requested Lloyd to take a look
at running the lines down Keaton Road and looping
instead of along I-35 service rcq d. Lloyd to check
with Hunter.
(d.) Lloyd advised Council -that Carolyn 1,dkins should be
commended for getting the $4,000 needed for the
purchase of the Presbyterian Church building paid
by the Chamber of Commerce. Also, there will be a
Recognition Service planned for October 17th at
which time the church will turn over the property
to the city and recognize past members, give a
brief history, etc. All council members were
requested to attend. Lloyd was instructed to
write a letter of appreciation and acceptance to
the Chamber of Commerce on behalf of the $4,000
contribution.
ADDENDUM ITEM:
1. Mayor Cole recommended that council go to .45� per $100 on taxes.
This amount would generate a $2200 surplus which could be put
back into the Electric System. No vote taken. Discussed item
only.
Bridges made the motion that council take a record vote to conduct
a public hearing for exceeding the 3% limit as prescribed by
State Law. Adkins gave the second. Those voting in favor of
exceeding the 30 limit were:
Benny Bridges
Carolyn Adkins
Danny Spindle
Those voting against were:
No Absentees.
None
Freddy Inman
Harvey W. Thomas
Mayor Ralph Cole
Spindle thenimade the motion that the public hearing be conducted
on September 29, 1982 at 6:00 P. M. at City Hall. Bridges gave
the second. Voted unan.
Meeting adjourned.
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MINUTES: Special Called Meeting
September 29, 1982
PRESENT: Mayor Cole, Thomas, Spindle, Adkins and Inman
ABSENT: Benny Bridges
OTHERS
PRESENT: Lloyd Henderson, Mary Jo Stover, and Carlos D. Brown
1. Mayor Cole declared the Public Hearing on the tax rate increase
open. Mr. Carlos D. Brown was the only citizen that attended
the special tax rate hearing.
--- Mayor Cole explained in detail why the city felt it necessary
to exceed the 30 limit. The effective rate_whch the County
Appraisal District figured for the City was .3252. To pay
for the landfill bonds .08� is necessary to take care of the
indebtedness, .01� for cost of insurance increase, .01� for
the city's part on the new fire station, .012� due to inflation,
and .01� to hopefully create a small surplus in the operation
fund. Total increase to be .45�.
M
r. Brown stated he did not attend the meeting to complain,
but to -get a better understanding of the need for the increase.
He stated he did not feel his property was over valued or the
rate too high. He stated he appreciated what council had to
say.
Mayor Cole closed the public hearing and announced that the tax
increase would be voted on at the next regular meeting on
October 4, 1982 at 6:00 P. M., at City Hall.
Danny Spindle made
the second. Voted
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the motion to adjourn. Freddy Inman gave
unan.