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'1:' ffB?; recessed regular meeting s~ptember 23, 1963 page two '-J Alderman Rui~ reminded the Mayor that he had submitted the name of Ismael Rosales at the regular meeting, September 9. He cited Mr. Rosales' qualifications for serving on the Board of Adjustment, and said that his being a Civil Service employee precluded his "getting mixed up in politics". The Mayor said that perhaps, since the Aldermen had rejected his nominees, that a good method might be for each Alderman to suggest one name. The Mayor introduced the matter of appointing someone to fill the vacancy in the Local Public Agency Board, since D.A. Snellings, appointed September 9, would not be able to serve. The Mayor proposed the name of C.A. Austin. Alderman Pool moved that C.A. Austin be appointed to the LPA. Alderman Moore seconded the motion, and on roll call, the following vote was recorded; I AYE: Moore, Pool, Rui~, Stokes NAY: None They Mayor declared the motion carried, and Mr. Austin appointed. Under "City Manager Items", Mr. Fuller brought up the question ~ of what the City's policy would be on taxing airplanes, if the property at the Airport were brought into the City Limits. The matter was thoroughly discussed by the Counilmen. Alderman Moore moved that, in the event the property is brought into the City Limits, airplanes be taxed on the same basis as eqyipment. Alderman Ruiz seconded the motion, and on roll call, the following vote was recorded: AYE: Moore, Pool, Ruiz, stokes NAY: None The Mayor declared the motion carried. I A letter from Mrs. A.L. Camp, D.A.R. Regent, was received by the Council. Mrs. Camp is interested, on behalf of the Daughters of the American Revolution, in having the City include in its future planning, a proper place to house historical documents and papers. By common consent, the Council agreed to refer Mrs. Camp's letter to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The City Manager announced that Ronnie Dannelley had tendered his resignation as Chief Dispatcher and Clerk of the Corporation Court (Deputy City Secretary), effective September 30, 1963. He recommended that James King be appointed to the position, in a temporary capacity. The Council gave approval to the recommendation, by common consent. Councilmen were furnished with copies of a letter from Mr. Al Stehling, requesting a special permit for his service trucks. The matter of granting special privelege in parking permits, even with a charge, was thoroughly discussed. Alderman Stokes moved that Mr. Stehling be notified that the matter had been taken under consideration and the Council had decided that it should abide by the present policy. The motion, seconded by Alderman Ruiz, was passed unanimously. Alderman stokes introduced an Ordinance and moved its adoption. Caption of the Ordinance, which was read in fUll, is as follows. I AN ORDINANCE PROVIDTIlG FOR REWARD FOR THE COOVICTION OF ANY PERSON OR PERSONS FOUND GUILTY OF THE CRIME OF ARSON; FIXING THE AMOUNf OF THE REWARD; PUBLIC DISPLAY OF NOTICES OF REWARD; REPEALTIlG ALL ORDINANCES, RESOLUT IONS, OR PARIS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR A SAVTIlGS CLAUSE;' AND ESTABLISH- ING AN EFFECTIVE DATE A!derman Ruiz seconded the motion, and, on roll call, the following