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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - City Council - 1965 - 09/16 - RegularREGULAR MEETING THE CITY OF ALLEN, ALLEN, TEXAS September 16, 1965 Present: Mayor Gentry T. Jones, after first motion was passed . Aldermen-Jimmy Gantt, Ken Posey, Dan Strong and R. B. Whisenant. Absent : Alderman B, J. Enloe. Meeting called to order by Mayor Pro-Tem Jimmy Gantt. Bills for the month of September were read. Motion by R. B. Whisenant to pay bills. Seconded by Ken Posey. Motion passed-- Ayes 3, noes none. Jack Flanagan, Fire Chief was present to discuss with the council the possibility of purchasing some new fire hose, Motion by R. B. Whisenant--authorizing the purchase of 800' of 2 1/2" fire hose and 500' of 1 1/2" fire hose when money is available. Seconded by Dan Strong. Motion passed ayes 4, noes none. Motion by R. B. Whisenant to pay Uvalde Construction Company the sum of $31,639.08, which is 10% less than the total cost, until our city engineer and councilmen are satisfied with the work done by Uvalda, Seconded by Jimmy Gantt. Motion passed-Ayes 4, noes none. Ellis Street and Keith Street projects were discussed by the council. Motion by Dan Strong to get three bids on these streets for 2" hot mix and concrete approaches to Ellis and Keith. Seconded by Jimmy Gantt. Motion passed-Ayes 4, noes none. City Engineers were instructed to check Watson Street at the South end of Ave. C. South. Motion by Jimmy Gantt authorizing Mayor Jones to contact our local bank concerning the issuing of warrants for the purpose of street improvements. Seconded by Dan Strong. Motion passed--Ayes 4, noes, none. Motion by Dan Strong that the letter received from Charles Ray of Ray and Craig Insurance Company be turned over to the City Attorney for an answer. Seconded by Jimmy Gantt. Motion passed--Ayes 4, noes none. cont. Sealed bid on garbage and trash pickup was opened and read to the council. Souther Sanitation Company from Greengille submitted the only bid. City Council requested Mr. Orr, City Attorney to draw up a contract subject to approval by City Council and Souther Sanitation Compnay. This contract will be discussed at a special meeting September 23, 1965. Mayor Jones, with the approval of the City Council, hire George Martin as patrolman three nights per week being Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am. Salary to be $100.00 per night plus $1.50 per night for gas. James Loven to be retained Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights as he has been serving. Meeting Adjorned. These minutes read and approved this the 23 day of Sept. 1965.