HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Minutes 1961-05-22 Regular MINiTrES OF CITY COtNCIi, I�ETING OF MAY 22, 19b1
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A re�.zZ�.r meeting of the Frisndswo� Czty CounciZ was heZd ?��.y 2.2, 19b1.
� Present were: NJayor Paul 0'Farrerl and Co�ncilmen - Leon Bro•,�n, Pete t+lorkman
Kenneth Camp, Harry Eatcher, and Linn Eigr.us. Also present was `�r. 0. 0, Terrell
of the Gas TJt:ility Service Co*npan�.
The ?ninutes of the last mesting were read and approned.
Mayor 0'Farrell ask Mr. Terrell to discuss the Iva.tural G�s Franebise he wishes to
Y:ave adopte3 by the Council. Mr. Terrell explained various p�rts of tl�e Franchise.
He explained his Company's policy on making extentions or. existing lines. This
policy is to allow 200 �'t. o� line extention without charge and then 5Q¢ per ft.
for a11 over 200 ft. He sta.ted that his Company was not in the position to make
any cash consideration :For a Fr�nchise at this time. He also pointed out that his
Company was small 3nd th�refore much more flexible with their policies. Aftar
discussing agreement with i�x. Terrell at some length, the Council ehose to post-
gone final action until a later date.
KennetY: Camp made a financial report showing a bank balance o�/,.��. �'� , and asked
for permission to gay the following bills. Cecil 8rown (for ballots and rent on
voting machine) $93.00, Vernon Law r�'.00k Co. (for law books) $145.00, Jack Aa.rrison
(legal Council) $250.00, Village Office Su�ply (City supplies) $62.79, totaling
$550•79• �ete Workman moved that the Treasurer be authorized to pay these bills,
Leon Brown seeonded the motion. Motion carried.
I � There was a discussion on the activities of the Chief of Police. It was noted that
� he was doing a very good job, and that he certainly is entitled to some re-emburse-
:nent to �neet his expenses. Pete �,Jorkrnan moved that Arden Hill be asked to attend
the next meeting. Harry N_atcher seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Pau1 0•Farx�11 reported that the State F.ighway Department had approved a four-lane
highw�.y through the City of Friendswood. Construction to begin sometime in July.
With no fux�her business the meeting adjourned.
Respec$f�1],p Sut;mitted,
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Paul 0'Farrell - 1�_a.yor
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