02-23-1978 (City Council) Minutes 120
Special Council Meeting
• February 23 , 1978
5 :00 P.M.
1 . Meeting was called to order by Mayor Martin at 5 :00 P. M.
2. All Alderman were present except Alderman Nall . Mayor William Martin
City Manager Denton Miller, Acting City Secretary Barbara Ellis . City
Attorney Ted Kent was also present .
3. Discussion on the repair of the backhoe. Denton Miller explained to-
the Council the extent of the damage of the backhoe and the cost to
repair the backhoe to a working order. After a lengthly discussion
amoung the Councilmen a motion was made to fix the present backhoe
not to exceed $5 ,000. 00. Motion made by Alderman Parker seconded by
Alderman Ratcliff. Motion carried all in favor.
4. Extension of the City Hall Building Lease of $175 . 00. Denton Miller
explained to the Council that he had talked to Richard Sewell about
extending the City ' s lease on the building . Mr. Sewell told Denton
that he would let the City keep the present lease until the new
fiscal year ' s budget comes into effect. Then at this time the rent
will go up to $250. 00 for a three year lease with a one year rent to
be renegotiated at the end of three years .
5 . Discussion on the Police Cars that were bid . Denton Miller explained
to the Council that the cars are not coming in the way they were bid .
After a lengthly discussion amoung the Councilmen it was agreed on
that the car that came in would not be accepted unless a discount
of at least $500. 00 total in lieu of a 440 cu . in . engine or be equip-
ed with a 440 cu . in engine.
6 . Discussion on weather or not to pay for the Fire Department Roof.
After a full discussion it was decided to pay $400 . 00 to contractor
and the balance due by the 15th of the next month.
7 . Mayor Martin brought to the Council attention about: a .historical
book of Wylie. The book would cost about $25 . 00 each . It was decided
to get the Chamber of Commerce involved in this book program in-
stead of the City .
Motion was made and seconded to adjourn at 6 : 1.5 P .M.
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W lliam E . Martin , Mayor
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