HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 04.13.1959 CC-R197
April 13, 1959
The City Council met in regular session with the following present;
Mayor C. A. Forbes, Aldermen, J. H. Compton, Ralph Freund, Floyd Jones, Kennie
Ailcox Jr. and Alderman Elect, A. W. Hoyt, City Manager Lee C. Black, Assistant
H. A. Partain City attorney McClain and Chief of Police A. P. Pickle.
Minutes of the last meeting were read, Manager Lee Black feed the reports for
the month of March and submitted bills in the amount of $678.22 for payment
out of the General Fund. On Motion of Aid. �;ompton and seconded by Aid.
Wi Icox the reports were accepted and bi IIs approved for payment.
Manager Lee Black read a letter from 1'r. Ray Walden concerning a new location
for the bus station, these locations were one on East Pth street formerly
occupied by the McCook Accounting agency, one was in the building on the
corner of Austin Ave. and West 7th street, and another at 12th and Austin Ave.
The above locations were to be taken under advisement for further information,
Mr. Black was to contact the Highway Department, in regards to Buses parking
on Austin Ave.
The Council discussed the matter of the City joining the School board in the
Tax revaluation program. On motion of Aid. Compton and seconded by Aldo Jones,
Mr. Black was instructed to convey our intentions that the City of Georgetown
agrees to participate with :the_ Sohool Board to- the extent, of #4,000.00 dollars
and to see if the equalization boards=could meet together::;
Mayor Forbes appointed the following to canvass the election returns for the
election held April 7, 1959, those appointed were Aid. Jones, Fredericson,
and Freund.
TO THE HONORABLE C. A. FORBES, MAYOR:
We your committee appointed to canvass the returns of the City elections held
April 7, 1959 to elect three -aldermen for the ensuing two years report as
follows. There was a total of 60 votes cast as follows:
J. H. Compton 60 Votes
Kennie Wilcox, Jr. 60 Votes
A. W. Hoyt 60 Votes
Mayor Forbes declared the can.didated duly elected.
Mayor Forbes delivered the Oath of Office to the three elected officers.
THE FOLLaIIING WERE APPOINTED FOR A ONE YEAR TERM BY PAYCR FORBES
-Mayor Pro -Tem Elmer Fredericson
Attorney for the City W. K. McClain
City Secretary Claude Eads
Health Officer Dr. John Martin
Fire Marshall Leonard McLaughlin
THE FOLLNING WERE APPOINTED FOR A TWO YEAR PERIOD BY MAYOR FORBES
Tax Assessor
Treasurer
City Manager
C. S. Sanders
Estella Byrum
Lee C. Black
THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES WERE APPOINTED FOR THE ENSUING YEAR BY MAYOR FORBES
Utilities
A. W.
Hoyt, J. H.
Compton
Police & Fire Dept;
Floyd
Jones, Elmer
Fredericson
Street & Bridge
Floyd
Jones, A. W.
Hoyt
Tax revenues & Accounts
Kennie
Wilcox, Jr.
A. We Hoyt
Parks & Air Port
Elmer
Fredericson,
J. H. Compton
Ordinances & Resolutions
Elmer
Fredericson
Special on Health &
Sanitation Kennie Wilcox & Floyd Jones
Public Improvements Mayor A. Co. Forbes, Floyd Jones, Kennie Wilcox, Jr, &
J. H. Compton
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RESCLUTION APPROVING I.O.O.F. CEMETERY PLATT.
On motion of Aldermen Fredericson, seconded by Alderman Cqmpton the above.
resolution was adpoted by unanimous votes. See page #f OMdinance book.
RESOLUTION APPPOVING HARES SUE -DIVISION
On motion of Alderman Wilcox, seconded by Alderman Jon s the above
resolution was adpoted by unanimous vote, See page Ordinance book.
RESOLUTION, Y/ESYLAN HONES
On motion of Alderman Fredericson and seconded by
Alderman Jones the above resolution was adopted by unanimous vote, see page
Ordinance book.
The City Council discussed the telephone situation affecting the people
living on the Liberty Hill Road, the City Council voted to aid and assist
these people in s*curing Telephone service.
There being no further business on motions by Wilcox seconded by Freund,
council adjourned.
Mayor City of Georgetown
Attest:
•City Secret ry