HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/15/1978 City Council 000296
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
OF THE
CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS HELD ON
DECEMBER 15, 1978
A Special Emergency Session of the Board of Aldermen of the City of The
Colony, Denton County, Texas was called to order with the following members
present:
William J. Longo Mayor
Clint Davis Alderman
Sandra Shearer Alderman
Gene Pollard Alderman
and Alderman Linda A. Adams was not in attendance nor was Alderman Gary
Shipman; however, a quorum was established.
1. CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING LONE STAR GAS RATE INCREASE BY ORDINANCE
Mr. Hart, City Administrator introduced Mike Williams and Floyd Cunningham
of Lone Star Gas. Mr. Williams presented to the City Council the gas company' s
justification for a rate increase in The Colony anddid discuss with the Council
the action that can be taken by Lone Star Gas if no action is taken by the
Council within the ninety day suspension period. Alderman Pollard clarified
that it was the intent of Lone Star Gas to post a bond and increase gas
rates by forty-eight percent in the City of The Colony. There followed a
lengthy and detailed discussion regarding the structure of the earning
statements prepared by Lone Star Gas, their rate of return, and the pro-
c~dures available to the City and Lone Star Gas. Mr. Hart suggested that
Lone Star Gas state in a letter to the City that they will not post a bond
prior to December 2Q 1978 and a meeting will be scheduled in January to
discuss the rate increase in detail. However, after further discussion,
they agreed to "amend" City Ordinance number four which originally established
the gas rates in The Colony. Alderman Pollard moved that the original rate
structure be changed from 3.00~ to 3.50¢ for the first 1000 MCF with all
other charges remaining the same as in Ordinance #4. Alderman Davis seconded
this motion. After a brief discussion, the motion was passed by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: All members present voted aye
Noes: None
2. CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE ONE POLICE VEHICLE AND ONE PUBLIC WORKS
Alderman Davis moved to approve the purchase of one Police vehicle and one
Public Works vehicle from the Department of Public Safety in the total
amount of $1,600. Seconded by Alderman Pollard, the motion was passed by
the following vote:
Ayes: Alderman Davis and Alderman Pollard
Noes: Alderman Shearer
There being no further action to be taken by the Council, Alderman Davis
moved that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Alderman Shearer, the
motion was passed by the following vote:
Ayes: All members present voted aye
Noes: None
Mayor Longo adjourned the meeting at 10:30 A.M.
M~lyoliram J' ~- ' /
C~t~ Secretary