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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/19/1960 - Regular Minutes - City CouncilJ' MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING December 19, 1960 Members present: Mayor Langford; City Manager Boswell; City Councilmen Sorrels, Boyett, Orr, Anderson; City Secretary Manning; and City Attorney Dillon Visitors present: Representative from the Bryan Eagle Mayor Langford read a Resolution of Respect for former city secretary N. M. McGinnis. RESOLUTION The City Council of the City of College Station, Texas, records with deepest sympathy the death on November 17, 1960, of City Secretary N. M. McGinnis. First elected to the position of City Secretary in April 1946, he was reelected in 1948 and 1950. With the adoption of the City Charter on January 8, 1952, he was ap- pointed City Secretary. It was in this capacity that he was serv- ing at the time of his death, even to the point of attending his last meeting of the council on October 24, 1960. Mr, McGinnis served the City of College Station long and faith- fully, His interest in the development of the city cemetery led him to give unstintedly of his time and talents in its landscap- ing and beautification. And because of his interest in its con- tinued development, he bequeathed to the City of College Station the sum of $5,000,00, which amount is gratefully accepted and added to the perpetual care fund of the College Station Cemetery, Amiable, of good disposition, and interested in the welfare of the city, he will be missed at the council table, It is therefore ordered that a copy of this -Resolution be spread on the minutes of this meeting and a copy be sent to his family. Mayor Langford reccommended the appointment of Mr, K, A. Manning as city sec- retary, On motion by Councilman Orr, seconded by Councilman Anderson, the reccommendation was approved and City Attorney Dillon administered the oath of office to Mr, Manning, The council expressed its appreciation to Miss Dorothy McClanahan for her services as acting city secretary. Councilman Smith was granted permission to be excused from this meeting. City Manager Boswell reported that the Pour -acre tract along Highway No. 6 South, owned by Mr. Max B. Rotholtz could be purchased for $3200.00. On motion by Councilman Orr, seconded by Councilman Sorrels, the city manager and city attorney were authorized to complete the necessary transactions 00739/ �> for the purchase of this property. On motion by Councilman Orr, seconded by Councilman Anderson, the following action was taken by the council relative to drainage improvements in the south- west portion of Culpepper Plaza from Nagle Street to the Texaco service station property: 1. The following property owners whose property faces on F. M. 60 will be assessed $19.86 per front foot as their part of the cost of construction: Burgess, Cashion, and Haddox, College Station State Bank, Community Savings and Loan Association, J. C. Cul- pepper, 2. These property owners to be notified that building permits will not be issued until their part of the cost of construction is placed in escrow as the council deems it advisable to permit no construction in this area until adequeate storm drainage facilities are installed. 3. The following committee was appointed to act for the council on this matter: Councilman Orr, Boyett, City Attorney Dillon, with Mr. Orr as chairman. The question of shooting of fire crackers in the city limits was discussed. The city manager was directed to have the city police speak to as many people as possible about this matter and to ask the aid of local newspapers, T. V. and radio stations in reminding the people of College Station that the shooting of fire crackers in the city limits is in violation of city ordi- nances. As a possibility of curtailing such practices, City Attorney Dillon agreed to speak to the county judge about the feasibility of a county -wide ordinance prohibiting the sale of fire crackers in Brazos County. Mayor Langford raised the question of appointing some other member to represent the city council on the governing board of the Bryan -Brazos County Health Unit. It was the wish of the council that he continue to serve as its representative. The meeting adjourned subject to call. APPROVED: G�W.517-�Z,0 Mayor, Ernest Langford ATTEST: City Secre ary, A. Manning," 00720 _A.