HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/22/1957 - Regular Minutes - City CouncilMINUTES OF REGULAR MEET ING
April 22, 1957
Members present: Mayor Langford; Councilmen Anderson, Boyett,
Orr, Pugh, Sorrels; City Attorney Dillon; City Manager Boswell; City
Secretary McGinnis.
Visitors present: E. C. Garner, V. M. Ehlers, C. G. White,
Daniel Russell, Mrs. W. A. Varvel and Mr. Todd.
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By unanimous approval of the council the following resolution
was adopted.
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RESOLUTION
Cb Cb With deepest sympathy this Council records the
death of Councilman Ernest Seeger. Affectionately
known as "Sergeant", Mr. Seeger was kindly disposed
towards his fellowman. He had a good word for every-
body and a contagious quality of character endeared
Z him to all who knew him. He served as Councilman for
< four years and was a candidate for re-election at the
F_ time of his death. His presence will be missed by
U) those with whom he worked.
As a further expression of appreciation by this
Council, it is ordered that a copy of this Resolution
be spread on the minutes of this meeting and that a
copy when signed by the Mayor and City Secretary be
sent to his widow, Mrs. Annie Seeger.
Mr. Ehlers discussed with the council the problems of the
Brazos County Youth Development Counseling Service and outlined a
proposed budget if that work is to be continued. Following general
discussion, on motion by Councilman Sorrels, seconded by Council-
man Pugh, the City Manager was authorized to include in the budget
for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1957 an amount of $ 2,400 as
the cityts contribution for the maintenance of this service pro-
vided other contributing agencies make their respective contributions.
On motion by Councilman Orr, seconded by Councilman Anderson,
the City Manager was authorized to attend the annual meeting of
Q International Municipal Finance Officiers Association in St. Paul,
Minnesota, June 2-6, 1.957, all expenses incurred in making the trip
a to be paid by the city.
�W On motion by Councilman Sorrels, seconded by Councilman Orr,
the City Manager was authorized to appoint a city building inspector.
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April 22, 1957
On motion by Councilman Boyett, seconded by Councilman Pugh,
the low bid of the Corbusier Chevrolet Company in the amount of
$1,451.75 for a 1957 1 ton truck was accepted.
The Mayor read a letter from the State Fire Insurance Commission
in which request was made that certain questions listed in a previous
letter be answered. The City Manager was instructed to make proper
reply.
Councilman Pugh requested that the petition for incorporating
the South Knoll Addition into the city limits be tabled until all
improvements now in progress are completed.
The protest of certain residents of College Park that zoning
restrictions have been violated in that area was discussed at length.
In order that this violation may be corrected, on motion by Councilman
Anderson, seconded by Councilman Orr, the City Manager was authorized
to assist to the extent of removing poles or other obstructions in
order to permit egress through an alley to a principal street.
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City Secretary
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