11/01/1976-CC-Minutes-Regularcities® Moore motioned to accept the radar unit at a cost of �$895
and Coker seconded the.motion, The motion carried -C®
7® Monthly Budget Report® No questions were directed on this item®
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Council from the Home Economics Department of the High School,
The department wants to paint the city park equipment
schooly plant some foliage
Councily, and instructed the City Manager to insure
it was done properly,
permissionto use the park on October '76 to show scou
Counciling skills. The y over the use.
coststhe fees not representing the
studyManager was directed to problem,
to the Council explaining *' longer had time tor -
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probabiy be able to obtain a water ana sewer easemento lur G1
existing utilities, In return for the easement the Wilson
Estate expects the expects the road to be closed by the Cit
agreedThe Council o o
City Manager to y Wilson the proper
f® The Council ddirected the City Manager to prepare an ordi-
nance making North Berry and Nest �lr� one -may streets when
school is beginning in the morning and ending in the after-
noon
g® Police® The Council agreed to offer Vic George a $5C per
month pay raise, since it appears he may soon be receiving an
offer to work in Denton at a condiderable pay raise®
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n'linutes ® City Council Meeting
November 1, 1976 a
Presentm Mayor Pro -Tee, Cooper, Coker, Moore, McDaniel, Lnlow,
City Man
absent® Mayor cola
1® The �inutes o� the reg�iar meeting off' October l8, 1976 were
approved as written®
2_ November Disb-urs,ements, in the amount of $14.179.61, were con-
- sidered and approved. Coker moved to approve the disbursements
and Moore seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0.
3. Park Site Selection: This item was tabled until all members are
present;
4. Capital Improvement Program: Bob Shawn explained the alternate
plans he has developed upon the Council's request and their costs.
Questions as to the necessity of the water line running west of
I-35 were asked with further discussion concerning the water pressure
and the needs of the present community. Bob Shawn asked the City
to check the water system west of I-35 with a fire -flow test. He
indicated that this may determine the need for improved water service
on the west side. The City Manager then stated that the purpose of
the capital improvement program was to prepare Sanger for the needs
of 1981. This item was tabled until all members were present.
5. Utility Easement: An easemeht to Brazos Electric Cooperative for
the relocated line near Brougham Industries was granted. McDaniel
moved to grant the easement and Enlow seconded the motion. It
carried 5-0.
6. 1975-76 Audit: The audit was distributed to the Council and the
City Manager explained some facts of the report along with revenue
and expenditure comparisons. Acceptance of the audit was tabled.
Problems concerning the light plant generators were discussed along
with an agreement with Brazos to keep the plant operational. The
City Manager was instructed to look into the matter.
7. Billing Machine: The City Manager explained that the current ma-
chine would probably have a complete breakdown very soon requiring
at least $3,000 in repairs. He set forward two options to the
Council. The first option is to take a chance and hope that the
madhine will not break down. The second option is to purchase a
new electronic machine for around $8,500. The matter was tabled
until all members were present.
8. Other Matters:
a. City Building: The need for a building to protect city equip-
ment,including the fire trucks was agreed upon by the Council.
A motion was made by Coker to begin planning for the building
and Moore seconded the motion. It carried 5-0.
b. Property tax problems: The City Manager explained that some
people had recently come to him complaining that their taxes
were unfair. The Council agreed that the matter should have
been presented to the Board of Adjustment. Therefore, the
City should offer no relief to the complainants.
c. Council Meeting: The City Manager explained that he and the
Mayor would be at a Texas Municipal League meeting during the
next regular Council meeting. The next Council meeting was
scheduled for November 22, 1976.
d. Central Telephone Franchise: Problems with the telephone service
were discussed and the City Manager was instructed to look into
the franchise agreement with the telone company
The meeting adjourned at 8*35 p.m. PJL&��
ATTEST:
Mayor
Minutes: Special Meeting- November 11, 1976
Present: Mayor Cole, Enlow, Coker, McDaniel, Moore, Cooper,City Mgr.
1.Fire Station and vehicle storagebldg The City Manager
explained the proposed site of the building, size 40'x60', and floor
plan. The Council directed the City Manager to make some adjustments
in the specifications. Cooper made a motion to send out invitations to
bid on the building and Moore seconded the motion. It carried 5-0.
2. Resignation of Vic George: The Council discussed hiring a
replacement. They recommended offering the job to Bruce Hi rschi
at a base salary of $700.00.
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 a.m.
Mayor
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