10-07-1925 (City Council) Minutes Oct 7, 1925
Council met in regular session in the office of city attorney with the following present: G.
W. Housewright, Mayor—Jno Houston, L. F Daniel, Loyd Neilon, J. H. Finch, C. J.
Marrs, Alderment, W. F. Duncan Atty, L. F. Hughes, Clerk, Mr. Fosque, Engr- Cotton
Belt Ry.
It was regularly moved and seconded that the Ry. crossing on Jefferson St. over Cotton
Belt Ry. be discontinued. Motion carried. All voting Aye.
It was also moved and seconded in regular order that the Mayor and Secy be authorized
to sign contract with Cotton Belt Ry. in regard to using their property for street from
Marble to Brown Streets, utilizing a tract 40 by 700 feet and granting them privilege of
closing Jefferson St.crossing. Motion carried.
It was moved and seconded that committee be appointed to audit all of the books of the
city. Motion carried and the following were appointed: J.H. Finch, C. J. Marrs, L. F.
Hughes. They will make report to the council when the work is completed.
A motion was made and seconded that notice be served on all persons within the city
limits who are using their wells for cess pools to discontinue the practice at once. Motion
carried unanimously.
There being no further business, the council adjourned.
Approved 11/4/25 Mayor L. F. Hughes, Clerk