January 20, 1970  THE TOWN OF BEVIL OAKS  Mayor:  0.C. Hall  Alderman present: La Rousse, Cammack, Davis, Covington, Hansen.  Invocation by Cammack. Minutes approved as corrected.  Treasurer's report - $891.21 in bank; $5,483.41 in Savings & Loan; $18.26 in petty cash. Mayor Hall administered oath of office to concerning a water and sewer system.  Jerry Covington.  Mayor read a letter from Langford Engineering Company The winners of the Christmas lighting contest was the Hansen reported that he had received the water sample Mayor reported attending Sabine-Neches Planning Commission December 22, 1969, and met with Judge Grooms in Orange on La Rousse, Davis that we join the Sabine-Neches Regional La Rousse, Cammack that Mayor 0. C. Hall be elected to represent THB TOWAN OF BEVIL OAKS at the Sabine-Neches Discussed having a new sign made for Sweetgum Road. Cammack, Hansen that we have an annual Christmas Home  Howard Watson family. report for December. December 29, 1969. Planning Commission.  M/M/s/c M/M/s/C  Regional Planning Commission. Mayor to contact the county. Decoration Contest.  M/M/S/C  Adjourn at 8:48    February 17, 1970  THE TOWN OF BEVIL OAKS  Mayor:  O. C. Hall Davis.  Aldermen present: Cammack, Hansen, Covington, La Rousse,  Visitors:  A. Caldwell L. A, Duffy (United Gas 00,),  H. Riohey, G. Lipscomb. Invocation by Hansen his business first.  Mayor dispensed with regular order of business and ask Mr. Caldwell if he would like to discuss Mr. Caldwell discussed increasing gas rate in town to correspond to Beaumont rates. This increase would amount to an average of five cents per day per family. Several copies of the new ordinance was left for the Council to study. No action taken at this time. Minutes approved as printed. $18,26 in petty cash.  Treasurer's report - There is $5,545.76 in Savings & Loans; $891.21 in the bank; and Mayor Hall reported that he had contacted Jerry Tucker in Pinewood concerning their Mayor Hall will order samples of traffic tickets trying to get a more simplified form. Hansen reported receiving reports on water Davis, Covington, that we give Jefferson County Mosquito Control permission to spray over town. Hansen, Davis that we pay Mrs. Hall $100.00 for rent of Meeting Hall. This will pay. rent until July 1, 1970 and includes six months rent already due. This yearly rent will be paid at this time unless changed by a vote of Council.  Christmas lighting contest.  samples for Januaryo  M/M/S/C M/M/S/C  Adjourn at 9:07  conealtal 35,545.75A  54L    April 21, 1970  THE TOWN OF BEVIL OAKS  Mayor:  0.C. Hall L.A. Duffy Invocation by Cammack  Alderman present: Cammack, La Rousse, Davis.  Visitor:  Mayor reported that notices of the new Gas Rate Ordinance had been posted March 25, 1970. Cammack, Davis. That we adopt the new Gas Rate Ordinance effective May 21, 1970. Minutes approved as oorrected.  M/M/S/C  Treasurer's Report - $5,545.75 in Savings & Loans; $313.92 in the bank; and $18.26 in petty cash. Mayor reported that the street light had been ordered. Davis, La Rousse. That we accept inventory of property Mayor signed receipt of rendition of property for Pennzoil Pipe Line Company. This rendition to be mailed back to Cammack to be in charge of getting ladies to serveaat the Annual Town Picnic and also ask the 4-H Club to clean up  M/M/S/C  from Pennzoil Pipe Line Co.  them.  before and after picnic.  Adjourn at 8:25    March 16, 1970  THE TOWN OF BEVIL OAKS  Mayon:  0. C. Hall  Alderman present: La Rousse, Davis, Hansen, Cammack  Visitons:  A. Caldwell, L. A. Dub6y from United Gas  Invocation by Hansen  Mayon dispensed with hegular ohder 06 business to Hansen, Davis that a copy 06 the ondinance containing newyate schedule 6or the Town be posted.  take up business with United Gas.  M/M/S/C  apphoved as corrected.  was  Treaswrer's repont - $5,545.75 in Savings 8 Loans; $313.92 in the bank; and $18,26 in petty cash. La Rousse, Cammack that we have street tiglfinstacted on River Bend Road at F. Vanover's house. Tentative daté 6or Town Picnic set 6oh July 18, 1970.  M/M/S/C  Adjowrn at 8:30    May 19, 1970  THE TOWN OF BEVIL OAKS  Mayor:  0. C. Hall  Alderman present: La Rousse, Davis  Since there was not a quorum present, no business was transècted.    June 16, 1970  THE TOWN OF BEVIL OAKS  Mayor:  0. C. Ha1l  Alderman present: La Rousse, Davis, Covington, Cammack.  Visitors:  E. Proctor, C. Cole, J. Dalton, M. Lewis,  H. Yarbro, R. Stockholm Invocation by Cammack on Town Picnic. taken at this time. organization.  Cammack reported Mrs. D. Johnson will serve Discussed Christmas light contest. No action Mayor reported on Regional Blanning Commission. The Town of Bevil Oaks is a--member of this Visitors questioned Mayor of the possibility of obtaining a loan to build a sewer system through this organization. The Mayor stated that there was a definite possibility that a loan could be obtained. The Secretary read a letter presented by Mr. Yarbro which he had received from the County Health Officer concerning Mike Lewis presented to the Mayor a check in the amount of $885.75 from the Bevil Oaks Lions Club. Mr. Yarbro asked if the Council would check for a possibility of installing a street light at the corner The Mayor read a letter from Judge C. Yôung. The Secretary presented to the Treasurer a check in the amount of $295.54 from Southwestern Bell Telephone The Treasurer reported $5,545.75 in Savings & Loan; $313.92 in bank; $18.26 in petty cash. Cammack, Davis that we deposit two checks from S.W.B.T.Co. and Lions Club in Savings & Loan.  sewage drainage.  by his house.  Company.  M/M/S/C    PAGE 2  The Mayor reported that the Census report showed a  population of 664.  Adjourn at 9:10    July 21, 1970  THE TOWN OF BEVIL OAKS  Mayor:  0.C. Hall  Alderman present: Davis, Hansen, Cammack, La Rousse.  Marshall: Visitors:  ATvin Grimes R. Stockholm, H. Yarbro Invocation by Hansen. Minutes approved as corrected.  The Mayor reported a good turn out for the Hansen, Davis that we pay bills due on the Town Discussed street light on the corner of Sweet Gum and Leaning Oak. The Council didn't see a need for a La Rousse, Davis that we have a street light installed at River Bend & Rolling Hills with the permission of Mr. Hansen asked to head the Christmas light contest. Hansen had not rèceived water samples report for La Rousse, Cammack that we purchase 2n books of traffic The Mayor reported a meeting of the Finance Fee Committee that had set a membershipffe of 5f per person in town or $50.00 minimum. This is to be Moted on at the next Regional Planning Committee Meeting. The Treasurer reported $6,865.64 in Savings & Loan which includes dividends received and deposit made; $305.17 The Mayor is to check on the Town having a seal made.  Town Picnic. Picnic.  M/M/S/C  light at this corner. the porperty owner.  M/M/S/C  June or July.  M/M/S/C  tickets from Lamb Printing Co.  in bank; $18.26 in petty cash.  Adjourn at 8:30    August 18, 1970  THE TOWN OF BEVIL OAKS  Mayor:  0. C. Hall  Alderman present: T. La Rousse, E. Davis, J. Covington Commk  Visitors present:  T. Stewart, J. Taylor Invocation by J. Covington Minutes accepted as printed.  The Mayor reported that the owner of property at the corner of River Bend and Rolling Hill had granted permission for the Town to have a street light installed on. that corner and wase The Mayor had also checked with Judge Groom about having a Town Seal made. The Judge had said that Visitors brought up the subject of kids riding mini-bikes and motorcycles in town without helmets and license. No action was taken by the Council. The Treasurer reported we have $6,865.64 in Savings & Loans; $142.37 in Checking Account; & $18.26 in  very thankful to the Council. it was not really necessary.  Petty Cash.  Adjourn at 9:00 P. M.    September 15, 1970  THE TOWN OF BEVIL OAKS  Mayor:  0.C. Hall  Alderman Present: T. La Rousse, Hansen, Davis, & Cammack. Visitors Present: G. Lipscomb, H. Richey, & A. Grimes.  Invocation by Hansen Minutes accepted as corrected.  Hansen reported that he had received two water sample reports for July and August. He would have the Christmas Light Contest bulletin ready for the next The Mayor reported the next Regional Planning Meeting is to be held September 23, 1970 at Beaumont City Hall Mayor also reported attending Bridge opening in Port Arthur, Regional Planning Banquet, and the Davis, La Rousse That we employ J. McNicholas, Attorney, to handle Regional Planning business. Referred letter from Gulf States Utilities Company to Mr. Cammack to study and report at next meeting. Discussed patrolling the streets on Halloween night. Marshall Grimes discussed riding mini-bikes in town The Treasurer reported we have $6,865.64 in Savings & Loans; $142.17 in Checking Account; & $2,309.87  meeting.  Council Chambers.  Civil Defense Meeting.  M/M/S/C  and enforcing Dog Ordinance. Check Deposited from G.S.U.  Adjourn at 9:30 P.M,    October 20, 1970  THE TOWN OF BEVIL OAKS  Mayor:  0.C. Hall  Alderman present: La Rousse, Covington  As there was not a quorum present, no meeting  was held.    November 9, 1970  THE TOWN OF BEVIL OAKS  Mayor:  0. C. Ha1l Hansen G. Lipscomb Invocation by Hansen  Alderman present: T. La Rousse, Cammack, Davis, Covington,  Visitor:  Minutes of September 15 accepted as printed. That we deposit in Savings & Loans enough money from checking account to bring balance up to $8,500.00. La Rousse, Cammack The Secretary presented a check of $286.47 from United Gas Corp. to Treasurer. Hansen reported receiving four water samples reports for the month of August and September. The Christmas lighting contest bulletin will be delivered by December 1st. Covington, Cammack That we accept the new rate scheduled for Gulf States Utilities. La Rousse, Davis That we create and adopt an ordinance for Municipal Civil Defense and Disaster Relief Committee for the Town of Bevil Oaks. The Treasurer reported we have $6,865.64 in Savings &1 Loans; $2,416.64 in Checking Account; $18.26 in Petty Cash; & $286.47 received from &S. M6C,  M/M/S/C  M/M/S/C M/M/S/C  Adjourn at 8:30 P.M.    December 15, 1970  THE TOWN OF BEVIL OAKS  Mayor:  0.C. Hall  Alderman present: La Rousse, Davis, Hansen, Cammack  Invocation by Hansen. Minutes accepted as corrected. Hansen reported that the four water samples received for the month of November were all good. Christmas lights will judged by the Council on Wednesday night, Cammack to check on Addressograph machine Cammack, Hansen That we contact Attorney Freeland and County Commissioner Troy concerning the town annexing more property. Treasurer reported that we have $8,584.48 in Savings & Loans, $701.83 in Checking Account, and $13.26 in Petty  December 23, 1970. and plates.  M/M/S/C  Cash.  Adjourned at 9:05 P.M.