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~^- I \i' I I I I COli 2 t: l--i O~J - fYlllt.j ~ 11 /VII Iv (.,. "tC(j IV\()..L. (J..\. f\,t\ IVl...K:J Cl.l"-:\."/ I l"('i i~ ,'~/ regular meeting, april 9, 1963 page two On assuming the chair, Mayor Tay~or said he had one aim and he hoped they would be able to fulfill it; to work together with unity of purpose for the good of San Marcos. As the first order of business, Alderman Swift nominated Alderman Ruiz as Mayor Pro-Tempore. There being no other nomination, the Mayor called for a vote, with the following resultl AYE: NAY, ABSTAINING: Pool, Ruiz, Stokes, Swift None Moore I Whereupon, the A~yor declared the motion carried. Next order of business was adoption of an Ordinance appointing certain City officials. Alderman Ruiz enquired why the City Manager was not among the list of officials. Mr. Fuller replied that he was employed "at the pleasure of the Council". Dr. Moore moved that Albert Walker be named City Attorney. Alderman Stokes suggested the name of B.R. Fuller as City Manager be added to the list of officials, and that Alderman Moore include it in his motion. Alderman Moore moved the adoption of the Ordinance, with the addition of B.R. Fuller as City Manager and the insertion of the name of Albert Walker as City Attorney. Caption of the Ordinance, which was read in full, is as follows; AN ORDINANCE APPOINT ING CERf AIN CITY 9FFICIALSj FIXING THEIR COMPENSATION, DUTIES AND TERMS OF OFFICE Alderman Stokes seconded the motion for adoption and on roll call, the following vote was recorded: AYE: Moore, Pool, Ruiz, Stokes, Swift NAY: None I Whereupon, the Mayor declared the Ordinance Passed, Approved and Adopted. An Ordinance appointing a Recorder for Corporation Court was presented for the Council's consideration. The name of Mr. E.G. Wiley, jr. was proposed. As some doubt was expressed that he would accept another full term of office, Alderman Stokes moved that adoption of the Ordinance be tabled until Judge Wiley could be contacted. Alderman Ruiz seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Alderman Stokes directed the City Manager to request Judge Wiley to state in writing his wishes in the matter of serving as Corporation Court Recorder. Next item of business on the agenda was the designation of personnel authorized to sign vouchers, pay roll checks and Firemen!s Pension Fund checks. Alderman Moore moved that the same policy as in the past be followed, with the City Manager signing all checks, and the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Temc,cpuntersigning. Alderman Pool seconded the motion, which passed unanimou~~c~ -ri(i.c-.~G~r;../,. Alderman Ruiz suggested that Council meetings be held at 7130 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month, in the Council Room, City Hall. By common consent, the time and place were agreed upon, with the same type of agenda form. I Alderman Swift proposed the adoption of a Resolution directing the City Manager to "devote his immediate attention and consideration to the fulfillment and completion of the following items which are to receive priority action." As Alderman Swift started to read the 26 items, attached herewith as a part of the Minutes, PilJ,,"hl&n Pool . vi Tel.l: iCy