HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-02-10 - Special City CouncilStephenville, Texas
February 10, 1971
The City Council met in a called meeting on the above date with Mayor Skipper presiding
and the following council members present: Don Metsgar, Garland Loudermilk, Doug Smithey,
Jack Curtis, Toby Stone and Mrs. Fred McCleskey.
Mayor reported that this meeting was called for irregular conduct on the part of a city
employee concerning matters pertaining to City Election.
After some discussion the following motion was made by Councilman Curtis and seconded by
Councilman Smithey that Mrs. McCleskey be instructed by this City Council to refrain from
using the Senior Citizens Center and the Park Dept. for furthering her political views and
goals. Also instruct all city employees that they will not and cannot, on city time, be
involved in city politics. To use federal and city money to further their political views
is illegal.
Ammendment to the above motion was made by Councilman Smithey and seconded by Councilman
Metsgar that any councilman not be allowed to place any pressure upon a city employee in
the course of any city election as to how he votes.
After further discussion it was agreed not to take any action on the above motion and
ammendement until another meeting.
There being no other business at this time the council stood adjourned, subject to the
Mayor's call.
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