04/17/1978-CC-Minutes-Regulard. It was agreed by
continue to care for
the Council
the park.
that Selman T-loss would
Meeting adjourned.
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Minutes: City Council Meeting
April,l7, 1978
Present: Mayor Cole, Cooper, Coker, Hampton, McDaniel and Bridges
Others Present: City Mgr., City Sec., City Att., L. Carr, Bill
Enlow, Mary Forrest, Vern Hammett, Arthur Seely, Donald Grimmer,
Billye and Jack Hollingsworth, and Albert Lynch.
1. City Secretary gave oath of office to. Ralph Cole, Mayor, John
Coker, Councilman and J. P. Hampton, Councilman.
2. Mayor Cole presented W. L. (Bill) Enlow with a plaque of
appreciation for his six years of service to the City.
3. Minutes were approved as printed.
4. Sanger Electric Capital Improvements. for Feb. 1978 totaling
$876.66 Caere approved on a motion by Coker. Cooper second. Unan.
Councilman Coker ask Lindon why such a large difference ($11,000.00)
in purchased power expense for year to date 1977 and year to date
1978 on the Revenue and Expense statement for February 1978. Lindon
explained there was a 50 line loss in 1977 and 11.80 line loss
in 1978. Stated he had found two meters with the seals broken
but didn't feel anyone was stealing from them. Difference could
possibly be difference in meter reading time. Discussion.
5. Monthly Budget Report was accepted by Council.
6. Bennie Bridges gave council a report on the Little League Park.
He favored the use of the six acres behind the Ward Addition and
gave a diagram of the problems and what he would propose be done by
City to assist the Little League if they were willing to use that
facility. This included graveling the southern portion of lst
Street which extends to the park area, blade work to make parking
area better, a culvert to help with the drainage problem and develope
a small park area with table on the south side of property.
Mary Forrest stated the reason for leaving the first facility was
no funds and drainage problems.
Vern Hammett stated that he would be acting Commissioner for the
Little League for one year. He said that Mr. Baker had presented
to the school board the Little League request. No formal action
was taken by the school board. He stated it would take cooperation
from all parties and he would keep an open mind and positive
attitudes in working with the school. He mention the two main
problems of the Little League was (1) kids themselves and (2)
adults.
Hampton requested Little League to bring back dollar amount
necessary to prepare the Little League facility. Mayor requested
Tony and Benny to get together with Bill Switzer and get cost
estimate.
Council requested Little League to present program for Council
consideration.
Gene Hughes Facility - Problems were discussed from last year for
using this facility for a Little League Park. J. P. Hampton wanted
to declare this area as a nuisance and close the field which abuts
the Seely property. Di.cussion with John L. Sullivan.
John Coker made the motion the City gravel lst Street down to the
park where the Little League can have access to parking area if
the Little League wants to use this park. Bridges second. Discussion
Voting for were Coker and Bridges. Against were Cooper, McDaniel
and Hampton. Motion failed 3-2.
Billy Jack Hollingsworth related the problems he had in past with
Little League fans. Wants to have a policeman at all the adult
games. City agreed and requested a schedule of the adult games.
J.P. Hampton made the motion that the Gene Hughes facility used
as a Little League Park be declared a nuisance and be closed.
Motion died for lack of second.
7. Kennel Ordinance - J.P Hampton suggested a 100'x100' area
be allowed for 2 dogs. Anyone having 3 or more dogs under
Kennel Ordinance should pay a $250.00 fee. Area should be kept
clean and refuse disposed of and not located up against a neighbor's
home. Discussion. City Mgr. was directed to prepare a Kennel
Ordinance for Council consideration.
9. Disbursements for $4515.80 were approved on a motion by
Bridges. Cooper second. Unan. It was suggested City Sec. get
price on coffee maker and supplies and do a comparison.
10. Other Matters:
a. On May 8th at 3:00 p.m., Mr. Monahans with Brazos Electric will
be in town to meet with Mayor and all interested Council members
to answer questions and discuss Sanger Electric Budget.
D.
Report regarding bank building - Sales price is $30.00 per
square foot with approximately 300 square feet. Total purchase
price $90,000.00.
C.
Friday, .April 21st at 8:00 p.m. in Dallas, members of Council and
Chamber will be meeting with Chairman of the Board of Industry and
Mike Grogan.
d. McDaniel requested City Mgr. to see what the City spent for
maintenance work over the past year. See if City would need a
mechanic.
Meeting adjourned.
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