Bobby Nichols

The council approved bills for December 1966 and appointed officials for 1967, including the chief of police, assistant chief of police, fire marshal, assistant fire marshal, health officer, city attorney, city secretary, and mayor pro tem. A proposal from the Texas Highway Department regarding new signal lights at the intersection of Hwy #75 and Hwy #84 was discussed and accepted. Additions to the sewage disposal plant were also discussed.

Discussions included the installation of two-way radios in police cars, ceiling garage rooms, building sidewalks, paying K-Way Builders Supply Co., installing a central air conditioner and heating unit, landscaping City Hall, advertising for bids for an air conditioner and adding machine, purchasing two-way radios, raising Curtis Freeman's salary, appointing officials for 1965, and improving the City-County two-way radio system.

The council meeting covered various topics including the approval of bills, discussions on city improvements and the availability of grants, appointments to city offices, and comprehensive plans for city development. Salary increases for city employees were also discussed and approved. Later meetings addressed topics such as the appointment of a city fire marshal, city elections, and financial matters including insurance and budget allocations. Discussions also included sewage issues, garbage collection, stop signs, fire department training, and the annexation of land into city limits. A franchise extension for a TV cable company was approved, and a request from a water group was denied. The council also approved the purchase of a garbage truck and body.

The council meeting addressed various topics, including the approval of bills, the appointment of city officers, and the setting of salaries. Discussions also involved the scheduling of an election for mayor and council members, and the establishment of procedures for the election process. A request for water and sewer connection was made, and a decision was made to purchase a lawnmower and conduct a city cleanup campaign. Annexation of land to the city limits was also discussed and approved.

The council approved bills for January, February, and March, and discussed the installation of a fire alarm system. Plans for a new water well and bids for a new water well and tank were reviewed. The council applied for an accelerated public works grant for various projects, canvassed the city election results, and approved the sale of land to the Fairfield Independent School District. Discussions included sewerage lines, parking violations, water and sewer charges for the Freestone County Hospital, and a master plan program for the city. The council also addressed the installation of a two-way radio system, the payment of street notes, and salary increases for city employees. An ordinance was passed to offer a reward for information leading to the arrest or conviction of arsonists.