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I I I L___ EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, HELD ON THE 27TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1965. A meeting of the Council of the City of San Marcos was held on the 27th day of October, 1965, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Manager's office, City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Serur Alderman Damon Alderman Froh Alderman Pool Alderman Tuttle Alderman Whittenberg B. R. Fuller, City Manager The Mayor explained that the meeting had been called to consider a letter which had been received from B. R. Fuller, City Manager, of- fering his resignation as City Manager subject to certain conditions. The letter was read in full. Alderman Froh moved that the resignation be accepted as written. Adlerman Pool seconded the motion. In the discussion which followed, the matter of the wording "plus accrued vacation" was discussed. Mr. Fuller was asked ~lS'long it had been since~tad taken a vacation. One of the aldermen noted that he felt sure it had been over four years. By agreement it was stipulated that the equivalent of four years' vacation would be allowed. The motion by Alderman Froh to accept Mr. Fuller's resignation, with stipulations, was passed by common consent. The Council asked for a clarification of the termination date. It was felt by some members that an interim city manager should be appointed. Alderman Whittenberg reffered to a letter of resignation submitted by Assistant City Manager C. B. McElroy and asked why he (McElroy) could not take over for a period of time. It was explained that Mr. McElroy had resigned effective November 15th and that the City Manager had recommended that he be released for work purposes at mid- night on October 31st, 1965, and that he be paid for 15 days terminal leave and 17 days accrued vacation. One of the~dermen asked why both the City Manager and Assistant City Manager had tendered their resigna- tions concurrently. Mr. McElroy was contacted by telephone and asked to meet with the Council. When Mr. McElroy arrived at City Hall he was asked if he was in- teres ted in being "Interim City Manager." McElroy stated he was highly honored that he had been asked to serve. "There is nothing 1 would like better than be City Manager of San Marcos," McElroy stated, "how- ever, under the circumstances, I feel that 1 cannot accept the offer." When asked, he stated that he had accepted otheremplciyment. If 'the Council felt it advisable, he would be willing to stay through November 15th, and if an emergency existed, delay his departure from the City until November 22nd; however, he would want to be released on that date. Alderman Tuttle moved that Mr. Fuller's resignation, at a date to be determined at the convenience of the Council, is hereby accepted. Alderman Whittenberg seconded the motion. Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: AYES: NAYS: Damon, Froh, Tuttle, \>hittenberg Pool The Mayor was requested by the Council to notify the press "A replacement will be secured at the earliest possible date, to secure an orderly turnover of City affairs." The method by which a replacement for the City Manager would be secured was discussed. It was suggested that the Texas Municipal League be contacted for the names of possible applicants for the position. Alderman Whittenberg recommended a salary of $1000 per month. Alderman Damon suggested that the salary range be set from $10,000 to $12,000 per annum depending on the qualifications. It was the unanimous decision