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Regular Meeting
Board of Aldermen
May 4, 1953
The Board of Aldermen of the Village of Euless
met in regular session a t 7:30 p.m. on May 4 , 1953. Mayor Umphress and a l l
members of the Board were present, along with Attorney Gleeson and several
citizens, the public having been invited.
After reading,the minutes of the first
regular meeting of the Board on April 2nd were adopted unanimously. Next the
minutes of the called meetings on April 6, 10, 15, and 20, were read and likewise
adopted unanimously.
Mayor Umphress reported t h a t a l l records
and funds of the preceeding administration had been transferred to the present
Board. The amount of money, along with other collections, is as follows:
From previous administration - balance in bank -- - - - --- $1306.49
From Texas Power & Light Co. - Franchise Tax
for 1952 Fiscal Year ---------------- - - - - -- 330.00
From Lone Star Gas Co. - Franchise Tax 1952
Fiscal Year ---------- ------ ------- -- - - - - -- 72.13
TOTAL $1708.62
The following outstanding b i l l s approved for immediate payment:
I George Gleeson- - legal services rendered City Council
January 6, 7, and 8, 1952 -------------------- $ 65.00
George Gleeson - Attorney's fee (month of April) 75.00
Election Judge and Clerks (Incorporation Election:
M. L. Anders 5.00
Mrs. J. 0. Edwards 5.00
Mrs. C. A. Horton 5.00
Election Judge and Clerks (Election of Officers)
Mrs. M. W. Birch 5.00
Mrs. J. 0. Edwards 5.00
Mrs. C. A. Horton 5.00
Texas Power & Light - Street lights Nov. 29, 1952
Through April 29, 1953 --------------- - - - - -- 87.00
C. 0. Hagood Co. - Seal (Village of Euless) ----- - - - - -- 5.00
Postage Stamps - Check to Fuller Bros. & Nail (Cash) 6.00
TOTAL $ 268.00
BALANCE $1440.62
Next the Board began discussion of the water
and sewage franchises being offered by Mr. R. E. Wisenbaker, who was present.
Attorney Gleeson lead in the discussion of the various paragraphs,
clauses and implications. Since it was obvious that no definite agreements
could be reached, it was agreed that the board would meet in called session
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on May 11th at 7:30 p.m. for further consideration and notation of desired
changes.
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
/s/ J. S. Anderson
Secretary- Treasurer
/s/ Joe Umphress
Mayor