January 19, 1971  THE TOWN OF BEVIL OAKS  Mayor:  0.C. Hall  J 3  W C &  0  Alderman present: La Rousse, Davis, Hansen  Invocation by Hansen. Minutes approved as printed.  Hansen reported that the winners of the Christmas Home Lighting Contest were G. R. Dunigan, 1st place and D. Roberts, The Mayor reported talking to Hugh Freeland concerning annexing more property. Mr. Freeland said it couldn't be done because of Beaumont Buffer Zone extending into property. Mayor Hall called town officials election to be held on April 3, 1971. Filing dead line to be March 1, 1971 at 7:00 P.M. Absentee voting to begin Mayor read letter from G.S.U. concerning collecting of delinquent bills. No action was taken. Treasurer reported that we have $8,584.48 in Savings & Loans, $841.79 in Village State Bank,  2nd place.  on March 15, 1971.  and $13.26 in Petty Cash. Adjourned at 8:30 P.M.  BaJ 3 à & Dl I    February 16, 1971  THE TOWN OF BEVIL OAKS  Mayor:  0. C. Hall  Alderman present: La Rousse, Davis, Cammack  Visitors present: Charles Hoffman, Mike Lewis, Charles Cole,  James Mc Nicholas (Attorney) Invocation by Cammack  There were no minutes for the January meeting. Mayor Hall announced that Mr. Jeton would be election Judge and Mrs. Silverberg be absentee Judge for the town election. That we give permission to Jefferson County Mosquito Control to fly over town while spraying. Cammack, Davis. Mayor turned meeting over to Mr. Mc Nicholas He suggested that the town employ an engineer to study the sewer problem. There would be no charge from this engineer until a loan or a grant has been made. The lawyer suggested that the town ask different engineering firms to come out and talk to the Council. Each firm to make his proposal at different meetings. That mayor contact engineering firms to meet with Council to discuss a sewage system in town. That town include Volunteer Fire Depar tment's Treasurer reported that we have $8,584.48 in Savings and Loans, $823.06 in Village State Bank Checking Account, and $13.26 in Petty Cash.  M/M/S/C  at this time.  M/M/S/C M/M/S/C  Cammack, Davis.  G. S. U. bill in annual bill.  Adjourned at 8:45 P. M.    March 16, 1971  THE TOWN OF BEVIL OAKS  Mayor:  O. C. Hall  Alderman Present: La Rousse, Cammack, Davis  Visitors Present: G. E. Thomas, C. Cole, Marshall Alvin Grimes  Invocation by Cammack approved as printed.  Minutes of January 19 and February 16, 1971 Mayor reported that G.S.U. billing to be discussed at the next Planning Commission Meeting on March 17, 1971, also Mosquito Control had been given permission That we appoint Marshall's office to replace any street sign that can't be repaired by the Boy Scouts and recommend to Mayor any signs that we may need. Mayor to order signs that are needed. Votes to be canvassed on election night. Treasurer reported that we have $8,584.48 in Savings & Loans, $331.63 in Checking Account, and $13.26 in Petty Cash. Adjourned at 8:15 P.M.  to spray over town.  M/M/S/C  La Rousse, Cammack.    April 20, 1971 0.C. Hall  THE TOWN OF BEVIL OAKS  Mayor:  Alderman Present: Cammack, La Rousse, Davis  Alderman To Be: Marshall: Visitors:  C. Cole, G. Hoffman, J. Whitmeyer Bill Holland, Vic Faver of G.S.U. Invocation by Cammack G.S. U. Officials,  A. Grimes  Discussed new billing schedule with That we approve new revised Dusk to Dawn lighting schedule for town. Cammack, Davis. G. S. U. visitors were excused at this time. Tabled new billing rate by G. S. U. until Discussed need for new street signs with That we employ the Engineering firm of Turner, Collie, & Braden, Inc. as our consulting engineers for a water and sanitary sewer improvements in town. La Rousse, Cammack. J. Whitmeyer, C. Cole, C. Hoffman were sworn in as Town Alderman at this time. That Jim Whitmeyer be elected Chaplain. That T. La Rousse be elected Secretary. to E.T.P.C. La Rousse, Cammack, That C. Cole be elected as Treasurer, That L. P. Cammack be elected as Mayor Pro-tem. The Treasurer reported that we have $8,584.48 in Savings & Loans, $156.23 in bank, and $13.26 in  M/M/s/c  Minutes approved as printed.  next month. Marshall Grimes.  M/M/s/c  M/M/s/c M/M/s/C  Cammack, La Rousse. Hoffman, Cole.  concbte Ae  SETRCMW/S/C 1 That C. Hoffman be elected to serve as delegate  M/M/s/c M/M/s/c  La Rousse, Cammack. La Rousse, Cole. Petty Cash.  Adjourned at 9:05 P.M.    May 18, 1971  THE TOWN OF BEVIL OAKS  Mayor:  0.C. Hall J. Whitmeyer  Alderman present: C. Hoffman, C. Cole, T. La Rousse,  L,P. Camak  Cont!  Invocation by Whitmeyer  Council decided to wait until next month on whether money should be withdrawn from C. Cole reported that he had not received That G.S.U. billing rate schedule be tabled until after Beaumont Council had taken Council decided to have the Annual Town Picnic on July 17, 1971 at 6:00 P.M. Jim Whitmeyer to be in charge of picnic. Treasurer reported $8,584.48 in Savings & Loan, Checking Account $51.98, and $13.26 in petty  Savings & Loan.  any water sample reports. action. Cole, Hoffman.  M/M/s/c  cash.  Adjourn at 8:20 P.M.    June 15, 1971  THE TOWN OF BEVIL OAKS  Mayor:  0. C. Hall  Alderman present: C. Cole, T. La Rousse, Jim Whitmeyer, Visitors present: Mr. Favor & Mr. Mc Clelland (G.S.U.).  C. Hoffman, & L. P. Cammack. Invocation by J. Whitmeyer.  Mr. Mc Clelland was asked to rewrite the late billing ordinance to read that the penalty for paying bill would be after thirty (30) days Mr. Mc Clelland also presented petition asking for an 8.5% increase in electric rates. Minutes were approved as corrected. C. Cole turned in water sample reports for J. Whitmeyer had received approval from a park official for use of the park and pool for Annual Newsletter is to be sent out July 3, 1971. That we approve the Regional Jail Resolution of Intent submitted by the Criminal Justice Committee of S.E.T.R.P.C. Hoffman, La Rousse The Treasurer reported we have $8,788.81 in Savings and Loan, $393.02 in the bank (including Telephone Company check), and $13.26 in petty cash.  from meter reading date.  May and all were okay.  Picnic.  MM/s/c  Adjourn at 8:50P.M.    July 20, 1971  OAKS  0. C. Hall  C. Hoffman, J. Whitmeyer, & L. P. Cammack Joe Mc Cle.land and Vic Faver of Gulf States  Utilities Co.  G.S.U. Co. representatives Joe Mc Clelland and Vic Faver presented formal petition requesting an 8.5% increase in rates. They also requested That we approve the 8.5% rate increase and also the penalty clause presented by G.S.U. Co.  approval of penalty clause.  representatives. Visitors were excused.  Meeting called to order by Mayor O.C. Hall.  Invocation by J. Whitmeyer. Minutes approved as printed.  Jim Whitmeyer reported on Town Picnic. There were approximately 70 people in attendance. Mayor Hall reported attending S.E.T,R.P.C. & Criminal Justice Committee combined meeting. He also reported receiving bill from S.E,T.R.P.C.  approved for payment.  J. Whitmeyer suggested that the town pay for mowing    OAKS ING  That we approve the setting up of a file on water complaints and street repairs caused  by water line installations.  Mayor Hall complained of hot rods and noise in sections of town. He reported street signs were in and were delivered to the county for installing.  Adjourned at 9:11 P.M.    August 17, 1971  THE TOWN OF BEVIL OAKS  Mayor:  O. C. Hall &J. Whitmeyer.  Alderman present: C. Hoffman, L. P. Cammack, T. La Rousse, C. Cole,  Visitors present: D. Corbella, I Stewart.  Invocation by Whitmeyer. Minutes approved as read.  Cammack reported that new street signs had been placed by the County and the old signs were delivered to G. Lipscomb for Boy Scouts to reworke C. Cole reported that he had not received any water sample reports. He had written to laboratory in Port Arthur requesting that reports be mailed to his home. He would also keep a file on all. complaints Whitmeyer, Cole That the Town pay Mrs. 0. C. Hall $75.00 a year for yard maintenance around Council meeting Mr. Corbella asked that the Town annex his property into town limits. This was discussed with Mr. Corbe.la by the Council. Mr. Corbella agreed that he would handle Hoffman, Cammack That we pursue further the annexation Mr. Stewart discussed Town helping complete tennis courts at park. Council deci.ded they couldn't help La Rousse asked that we contact the county about painting double stripes down Sweet Gum Road at the Cole, Hoffman That we withdraw $200.00 from Savings & Loan Assoc. and deposit in the bank.  concerning water system.  M/M/s/C  hall retroactive to July 1, 1971.  all legal work.  M/M/s/c  of Mr. Corbella's property. with money at this time.  park.  M/M/s/C    THE TOWN OF BEVIL OAKS August 17, 1971 PAGE 2  Mayor Hall read letter from Pennzoil concerning an increase in domestic city gas rate. No action Mr. Hoffman discussed his attending S.E.T.R.P.C. Meeting concerning utility rate increase. Mayor Hall discussed sending out a newsletter to Town concerning speeding and passing of Hoffman brought out the effect of using bulletin Cole, La Rousse That Town put out newsletter about speeding in town, passing of school buses, and Treasurer reported $8,899.35 in Savings & Loans, $303.62 in Bank, and $12.54 in Petty Cash.  taken.  school buses, etc.  board beside Sweet Gum Road.  M/M/s/C  motorcycles in town.  Adjourned at 9:20 P.M.    September 21, 1971  THE TOWN OF BEVIL OAKS  Mayor:  O0 C. Hall  Alderman present: T. La Rousse, C. Cole, L. P. Cammack,  C. Hoffman, & J. Whitmeyer. Invocation by Whitmeyer. Minutes approved as read.  Cole reported that he had received water sample reports for August and September. Mayor Hall. read tel.egram from Pennzoil stating that their application for a rate increase with the Railroad Commission had been postponed until Mayor reported that county had been contacted about painting stripes on Sweetgum Road. La Rousse suggested that the Town erect a flag pole and ask the Boy Scouts to raise flag on holidays, etc. Mayor would look into possibility of getting a pole. Cole discussed vandalism of a house in River Oaks and bicycles being stolen. No action taken - The Treasurer reported that we have $10,899.35 in Savings & Loans, which includes a check from Gulf States Utilities Co. for $2,321.57, $264.78 in Bank, and $12.54 in Petty Cash. Adjourned at 8:30P.M.  October 12, 1971.  referred to Marshall Grimes.    October 26, 1971  THE TOWN OF BEVIL OAKS  Mayor:  0. C. Hall  Alderman present: T. La Rousse, L. P. Cammack, J. Whitmeyer,  C. Cole, & C. Hoffman. A. Grimes  Marshal:  Invocation by Whitmeyer. Minutes approved as printed.  Mayor Hall. reported having made a contact concerning a flag pole for Town, but no Discussed county sewer system.  answer as of yete  Cole reported he had not recei.ved any water Cole, Whitmeyer m That Town proclaim Saturday, October 30, 1971 as Hall.oween and a newsletter be sent oute  reports.  MM/s/C  Treasurer reported $11,019.35 in Savings & Loans, which includes dividend, $240.48 in the Bank, $9.54 in Petty Cash. This report does not include a check. from United Gas for $318.42. Mayor stated that Mr. Crenshaw asked that Town pass al No Hunting Ordinance. No action taken by Council. Cole, Hoffman " That Town purchase typewriter. Mr. Hoffman will get information on Town passing  M/M/s/c  on flood insurance.  Adjourn at 8:45 P.M.    November 16, 1971  THE TOWN OF BEVIL OAKS  Mayor:  0.C. Hall & C. Hoffman  Alderman present: T. La Rousse, J. Whitmeyer, Le P. Cammack,  Invocation by Whitmeyer. Minutes approved as printed. Mayor Hal1 reported that newsletter was sent out concerning Halloween night. Hoffman reported he is waiting on information from the Water Control Board concerning Flood Insurance. This information is to be mailed Hoffman, La Rousse a That we ask our attorney, Mc Ni.cholas, to contact the engineering firm of Charles Hale & Associates to make engineering study of water and sewer systems iin Town and handle necessary paper work to procure loan. Engineering firm to be paid when loan is approved and avai.lable. Mayor set next meeting night as December 16, 1971. Whitmeyer, Cammack - That we approve new revised The Christmas tree lighting contest will be held again this year, with $25.00 going to the 1st place winner and $15.00 to the 2nd place winner. Newsletter  to the Mayor.  M/M/s/C  M/M/s/c  Ordinance on peddlers, etc.  to be sent out.  Adjourn at 8:55 pam.    December 21, 1971 Special Meeting  THE TOWN OF BEVIL OAKS  Mayor:  0. C. Hall  Alderman present: J. Whitmeyer, T. La Rousse, C. Hoffman,  L. P. Cammack, & C. Cole. Invocation by Whitmeyer.  Minutes of November 16, 1971 approved Cole reported that water samples for October were received and all were ok. Cammack, Hoffman - That we sign contract with Charles Haile & Associates as consulting engineer for engineering service for water and sewer system. The Treasurer reported.we have $149.68 in checking account, $9.54 in petty cash, and $11,337.77 in First Federal Savings & Loan Association.  as printed.  M/M/s/c  Adjourn at 7:58 P.M.    Deçember 16, 1971  THE TOWN OF BEVIL OAKS  Mayor:  0. C. Hall L. P. Cammack.  Alderman present: C. Hoffman, C. Cole, J. Whitmeyer, & Visitors present: Mc Nicholas, Jim Smith, & Dave Parelle.  Mr. Mc Nicholas explained wishes of the Town Council in regard to sewer and water systems and suggested that Mr. Smith's company Mr. Parelle presented copies of contract and explained its contents. (Charles R, Haile Associates) Excused Haile Associates at 8:50P.M, Mr. Mc Nicholas. made suggestions and recommendations. That we have Mr. Mc Nicholas to study contract and make presentation to us before regular meeting for our approval on December 21, 1971. C. Hofiman, C. Cole.  explain their servicese  M/M/s/c  Adjourn at 9:00 P.M,