January 16, 1973  THE TOWN OF BEVIL OAKS  Mayor: Visitor:  0. C. Hall  Alderman present: C. Cole, L. P. Cammack, M. L. Fortenberry, & J. W. Whitmeyer  Pete DuBose (Chas. Haile Associates) Invocation by Jim Whitmeyer. Water reportm-all OK. with sewer project. San Antonio, Texas.  Mr. DuBose brought meport from engineering firm showing treatment plant sites. Details necessary to proceed Mayor presented letter of agreement on contract with financing corporation--Texas Securities Corp. of To accept fiscal contract. M. L. Fortenberry, C. Cole. Mayor reports: Signs are in. County to install.  M/M/S/C  Bill from Wise-Jenkins for park sign. Christmas lighting contest completed. Discussed stop signs at Blackgum and Sweetgum--go ahead. Officers have agreed to serve on B.O.M.U.D. Complaints on garbage pickup.  M/M/S/C  To pay bill from Texas Surplus Sales for $5.87. Whitmeyer, Cole. Mayor reported that he called TSS to tag 15 KW Generater  for $200.  Adjourn at 9:15 p.m. $ 248.97 in bank  Treasurer report; $12,951.66 in Savings and Loan  $  5.00 in petty cash    February 20, 1973  THE TOWN OF BEVIL OAKS  Mayor:  0.C. Hall. L. P. Cammack Glen Jones  Alderman present: T. LaRousse, M. L. Fortenberry, J. Whitmeyer, C. Cole,  Visitors:  Mr. & Mrs. D. E. Cantrell, Wayne Martin, Don Johnson,  Invocation by J. Whitmeyer.  M/M/S/C  To approve minutes as printed. Whitmeyer, Fortenberry. Water samples were good for January and February. Mayor reported meeting with Mr, Crenshaw and Mr. Perrell on sewage treatment plant. Mr. Crenshaw would donate  land for plant,  Sign for park had been installed,  Discussed annual picnic in which town would be observing That Mr. Jetton would be used as election judge for April 7. town election, Whitmeyer, Cammack. That Mr. Jetton be appointed absentee judge and absentee voting will start March 18 thru April 3. Fortenberry, That Jefferson County Mosquito Control be given approval E. J. Booker, Jack Day, Charles Cole, Herbert Taylor, M. A. Stephens were the names submitted to State Legislature to serve on B. O. M. U. D.  10th anniversary,  M/M/S/C M/M/S/C M/M/S/C  Whitmeyer.  to spray in town. Cole, Cammack.  Adjourn at 9:00 p.m. $ 176.33 in bank  Treasurer report: $12,951.66. in Savings and Loan  $  5.00 in petty cash    March 20, 1973  THE TOWN OF BEVIL OAKS  Mayor:  0.C. Hall L, P. Cammack D, Hart  Alderman présent: T. LaRousse, M, L. Fortenberry, J, Whitmeyer, C. Cole,  Visitore M/M/S/C M/M/S/C M/M/S/C  Invocation by J; Whitmeyer, $.E.T. R. RA dues wepe paid,  That minutes be approved as printed, Cole, Whitmeyer. That. outstanding bills be patd, Whitmeyer, Fortenberky, That we- transfer $1,000 from Savings and Loàn to checking account after April 1, 1973. Cammack, Whitmeyer. Mayor reported all supplies for election had been  purchased.  M/M/S/C M/M/S/C M/M/S/C M/M/S/C M/M/S/C  That annual picnic be held July 21. Cammack, Fortenberry. That Mayor ask attorney to draw up ordinance.so town can enforce stop signs. baRousse, Whitmeyer. That we adopt an: ordinance for existing stop signs and any additional stop signs for traffic control. LaRousse, That we ask attorney to draw up ordinance covering drag racing, public nuisance, etc. Cammack; Cole. That we open a special checking account in Village State Bank which will be called the Town of Bevil Oaks Build- ing Fund. A check of $2,336 from revenue sharing to be deposited in this account., Cole, Cammack.  Whitmeyer.  Adjourn at 9:00: p.m. $ 38.55 in bank  Tmeasyrer mepopt: $12,951,66 in Savings and Loan  $  5.00 in petty cash    April 17, 1973  THE TOWN OF BEVIL OAKS  Mayor:  0.C. Hall L, P, Cammack  Alderman present: T, LaRousse, J. Whitmeyer, M, L. Fortenberry, C. Cole,  Aldezmannto-be: Visitors:  Mrs, C. L. Silverberg, D. Cantrell Invocation by J. Whitmeyer. Minutes approved as printed. Water reports for March were 0, K. Mr, Dybose had no report from engineers.  C. L, Silverberg, B. Massengill, P. Dubose, R. Allison  Mr, Massengi1l talked about function of his office. Sewer Bill #876 is in committee in state legislature Mayor reported that an. emergency generator had been pur- That we authorize treasurer to purchase 45 KW generator from Texas Surplus Prop. Agency. Cammack, Whi tmeyer. The money for this to be donated to town by Mr. Cowart. That we pay Joyce Day an additional $20.00 for working as election judge for April 7 election. Cole, Cammack. That we accept the results of April 7 election. Mrs. Silverberg and Mr. Cantrell sworn in by Mayor at  at this time reported by Mayor. chased by town for water plant.  M/M/S/C  M/M/S/C M/M/S/C  Fortenberry, Whi tmeyer.  this time.  T. LaRousse appointed Secretary C. L. Silverberg appointed Treasurer J. Whitmeyer appointed Chaplain L. P. Cammack appointed Mayor Pro-Tem to serve with Mayop.  D. Cantrell appointed representative to S.E.T.R.P.C.    C. L. Silverberg and L. P. Cammack to be alternates. Mayor reported he had appointed Fay Roberts as presiding judge for precinct 66. That we pay Fay Roberts $10.00 for serving as pre- siding judge for precinct 66 at April 7 election. That, we put $687,00 received for revenue sharing in Discussed annual picnic--Mrs. Silverberg and Whi tmeyer to serve on committee. Mrs. Silverberg to contact That we adopt ordinance pertaining to traffic control in town, stop signs, drag racing, etc. Cammack,  M/M/S/C M/M/S/C  Whitmeyer, Cammack.  building fund, LaRousse, Cammack.  other ladies to serve.  M/M/S/C  Whitmeyer.  Adjourn at 9:00 p,m, $ 351.17 in bank 5.00 in petty cash 2,336.00 in building fund 16.00 cash not on deposit  Treasurer report: $12,133.76 in savings and loan  $    May 15, 1973  THE TOWN OF BEVIL OAKS  Mayor:  O. C. Hall L. P, Cammack  Alderman present: T. LaRousse, J. Whitmeyer, C. L, Silverberg, D. Cantrell,  Visitors:  D, Perrell, H. Pron (Chas. Haile Assoc.) Minutes approved as printed. No water report for April.  Mayor reported sewer. bill had been passed by House of Representatives and will be presented to Senate. That we have town election creating a Utilities Dist. if bill is passed by Senate. Silverberg, Cantrell. Mrs. Silverberg reported that Mabel Mathews, Faye Roberts, Carol Ann Yoder, and Jean Cantrell would serve on picnic committee with J, W. Whitmeyer. Mr. Perréll discussed the sewer Loan situation. Money was. available if town would make a loan and deposit in bank. He mentioned a possibility of $600,000  M/M/S/C  being needed.  No action taken by council." Telephone Co. to treasurer. vacination on May 24.  Mayor presented a check of $521,61 from S. w, Bél1 Cammack reported 4-H Club would have a dog. and cat Cantrell reported that River Oaks Rec, Club was. going to build a new pool and wanted town approval. Tt was noted that they didn't need approval from council to build pool, but council was pleased that they were building a new pool and had changed their bylaws. That we pay 2 poll workers at previous town election an additional $10 and poll workers would be paid at rate of $2 per hour from now on. Cammack, Cantrell.  M/M/S/C    Discussed painting stripe in street in curve at park LaRousse to check with county about painting stripe, Mayor reported that Norman Troy had been invited to That we erect sign containing high water data if this information is available from engineering firm.  and replacing signs in curve. and Cammack to check signs. attend Council meeting at any time.  M/M/S/C  Silverberg, Cammack.  Adjourn.  Treasurer geport. $12,133.76 in savings and loan  $ 607.78 in bank 4.00 in petty cash 3,023.00 in building fund  $    June 19, 1973  THE TOWN OF BEVIL OAKS  Mayor:  0.C. Hall  Alderman present: T. LaRousse, L. P. Cammack, D. Cantrell  Visitors:  A. Caldwell, L, A. Duffee (United Gas)  Invocation by Cammack.  Mr. Caldwell presented an application of a rate increase of $.50 per month, plus a cost of service clause. He asked for an answer in 30 or 40 days if After a lengthy discussion the visitors excused  possible, themselves.  Minutes approved as printed. No water report.  Discussed sewer bil1. It had' been signed by Governor. That we set August 7 as date for B.O.M.U.D. election, with August 11 as alternate date. Cammack, Cantrell. Council decided to have two voting machines for this 4-H Club reported a good turnout at dog and cat vacination. That we install five street lights in new addition. Discussed clearing lot at Hall Park. Cammack to check  M/M/S/C  election,  M/M/S/C  LaRousse, Cantrell. with Fire Dept.  Adjourn at 9:30 p.m.  Treasurer report: $10,253.91 in savings and loan  $1 1,879.85 in savings and loan $ 607.78 in bank 4.00 in petty cash $ 3,023.00 in building fund  $    July 17, 1973  THE TOWN OF BEVIL OAKS  Mayor:  0. C. Hall  Alderman. present: T. LaRousse; D. Cantrell, Mrs. Silverberg, L. P. Cammack  Visitors:  A, Caldwell, L. A. Duffee (United Gas), Roby (Enterprise Mr. Caldwell gavé a brief talk and answered questions That we grant United Gas new ordinance. LaRousse,  and Journal) from council. Cammack.  M/M/S/C  Minutes approved as printed.  Water reports for May and June were O.K. Mayor reported that Board of Directors for B.O.M.U.D. were sworn in last Friday night, 7-13-73 Mayor gave check for $687 from revenue sharing to be Annual picnic discussed. Everything was planned and Cammack reported that Fire Dept. would let contract on Street lights should be up by next meeting.  deposited in building fund,  ready to go,  clearing land at park.  Adjourn at 9:15 p.m.  Treasurer report: $10,402,36 in savings and loan  $ 1,879.85 in savings and loan $ 285.26 in bank 4.00 in petty cash $ 3,023.00 in building fund  $    August 21, 1973  THE TOWN OF BEVIL OAKS  Mayor:  0. C. Hall L. P. Cammack Invocation by Whitmeyer, Minutes approved as printed.  Alderman present: T. LaRousse, Mrs. Silverberg, J. Whitmeyer, D. Cantrell,  Water reports for July and August were 0. K. Mayor reported that picnic was a success. Approxi- mately 323 people were in attendance. Mayor read letter from D. Kelly of S.E.T.R.P.C. and United Gas. United Gas also sent a check for $25. That $25 check from United Gas be put in flower fund.  M/M/S/C  Cammack, Whitmeyer. No report on bui.lding at park.  Mayor read letter from A, M. Grimes as town Marshall That we appoint Herman Richey as town Marshall on temporary basis, Mrs. Silverberg, J. Whitmeyer. Discussed backing of town Marshall and sending newsm letter to all.: residences of town concerning. town Purchasing of a car for town Marsha1l was discussed-- That all traffic violations be sent to Justice of Peace which are under his jurisdiction. Whitmeyer, That remainder of Bar-B-Q left from town picnic be donated to 4-H Club for Youth Fair to be held Sept. 8.  effective 8-4-73.  M/M/S/C  ordinances, No action taken.  M/M/S/C M/M/S/C  Cammack.  Whitmeyer, Cammack.  Adjourn 9:30 p.m.    August 21, 1973  2  Treasurer report: $10,402.36 in savings and loan  $ . 1,404.76 in savings and loan $ 595.52 in bank 4.00 in petty cash $ 3,710.00 in building fund  $    September 18, 1973  THE TOWN OF BEVIL OAKS  Mayor:  0.C. Hall H. Richey M. J. Burton  Alderman present: L. P. Cammack, T. LaRousse, J. Whitmeyer, Mrs. Silverberg  Marshall: Visitor:  Invocation by Whitmeyer, Minutes approved as printed. No Water report. his name.  Mayor réported that H. Richey was. sworn in as town marshall on 8-23-73 and the bond had been changed to  Street lights had been installed.  M/M/S/C  That we pay Chas. Haile Assoc,'s bill of $167.25, Mayor réad letter from Jack Brooks concerning sewer Discussed bids for a car for the Marshall.. W.L. Pate Mtr. Co. rent new car--$130.00 per month,  Cammack, Silverberg.  system,  Kinsel Ford--1972 ford for $2,000. Silsbee Ford--1972 Plymouth for $1,300. That we purchase 72 Plymouth from- Silsbee Mtr. Co, Liability Ins. and equip car for use as Marshall's Charge account will be open at gxo, store to charge Marshall to check for street signs designating one- way or do not enter, Rvk Gb, glf.  M/M/S/C  car. Cammack, Whitmeyer. gas for Marshall's car.    September 18, 1973  2  Mayor received check of $3,675.31 from G.S.U. to be Discussed Jefferson County Bookmobile. Mayor to call Judge Young about keeping bookmobile coming to town. Treasurer report: $10,402.36 in savings and loan  deposited in checking account.  Adjourn at 9:10 p.m.  $1,404.76 in savings and loan 376.28 in bank 4.00 in petty cash 3,710.00 in building fund 35.00 in flower fund  $    October 16, 1973  THE TOWN OF BEVIL OAKS  Mayor:  0. C. Hall H. Richey G. Lipscomb  Alderman present: T. LaRousse, Mrs. Silverberg  Marshall: Deputy:  As there was not a quorum, no meeting was held. Treasurer report: $10,552.96 in savings and Toan  $1,424.57 in savings and loan 2,431.17 in bank 4.00 in petty cash 3,710.00 in building fund 35.00 in flower fund    November 20, 1973  THE TOWN OF BEVIL OAKS  Mayor:  0. C. Hall Richey Lipscomb  Alderman present; LaRousse, Cantrell, Cammack  Marshall: Deputy: Visitors:  C. Cole, Billy Butcher  Council had a minute of silent prayer for Mrs. Silverberg, Mrs. Whitmeyer (Jim's mother).  Minutes approved as read. Water reports were 0. K. Jetton and LaRousse families.  Mayor read thank you cards for flowers sent from That flowers for deceased elected official be bought from town treasury. Cantrell, Cammack. As security bond for G. Lipscomb had been purchased. That town not give a prize for Christmas lighting That we give B.0.M.U.D. permission to become part of and a party to town contract with Chas. Haile Assoc. This contract to be for five years beginning November 13,  M/M/S/C  M/M/S/C M/M/S/C  this year. Cammack, Cantrell.  1973. Cammack, LaRousse.  Sewer system discussed with C. Cole. Discussed Civic Center--No action taken. be deposited in building fund.  Mayor received check from Revenue Sharing of $384 to Check of $402.75 from United Gas to be deposited in Monthly report from Marshall read by H, Richey.  Savings and Loan,    November 20, 1973 M/M/S/C M/M/S/C  Page 2  That we purchase 5 stop. signs--8 double sided T-way That stop sign on Sweet Gum at Black Gum be removed. Cammack discussed barricades on streets under con-  signs--15 posts. LaRousse, Cammack.  LaRousse, Cantrell. struction.  Adjourn at 9:45 p.m.    December 18, 1973  THE TOWN OF BEVIL OAKS  Mayor:  0.C. Hall Richey Lipscomb  Alderman present: Cantrell, LaRousse, Whitmeyer, Cammack  Marshall: Deputy: Visitors:  J. Dalton, R. Stockholm Invocation by Whitmeyer. Minutes approved as printed. Card read from Whitmeyer family.  M/M/S/C M/M/S/C  That we order 12 yield signs and 10 posts. Cantrell, That we adopt a resolution to relinguish to B.O.M.U.D. all responsibilities and liabilities as to design, planning, construction and operation of waste collection treatment facilities to be built within town limits. Monthly report from Marshall read by Lipscomb. Discussed discharging of fire arms in town--no action  Whitmeyer.  Cammack, Cantrell.  taken.  Adjourn at 9:25 p.m.