HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959-04-14 - Special City CouncilStephenville, Texas
April 14, 1959-
The City Council met in called session on this date with Mayor Evans pre-
siding and the following Aldermen present: Virgil Dickerson, Marvin Ratliff,
Chas. Riggins; Walter Brandon, Albert Graves, Van E. Allen, Scott D. Reed and
Earl Weathers.
Mayor Evans reported the prupose of the meeting was to canvass the results
of the City Election.
Mayor Evans appointed Aldermen Riggins, Ratliff and Brandon as a committee
to canvass the results of the City Election This Committee reported the El-
ection-Returns in order, and the candidates received the following votes:
Virgil Dickerson------- - - - - -- -307
Chester Parham--------- - - - - -- -160 Ward # 1.
Charles Riggins ----- ---------- 463 Ward # 2.
J. D. McCullough------- - - - - -- -224
Albert Graves---------- - - - - -- -244 Ward # 3.
Dean Murray------------ - - - - -- -470 Ward # 4•
It was moved by Alderman Allen, seconded by Alderman Weathers, that the
report of the committee be accepted and the payroll for holding the election
be approved. Motion carried.
The candidates receiving the highest number of votes being:.
Vir it Dickerson in Ward # 1; Charles Riggins in Ward # 2; Albert Graves
in Ward 3; and Dean Murray in Ward # 4.
The above candidates were declared elected, a motion being put to a vote
and carrying unanimously. (Said Election Returns being attached to and becom-
ing a part of these minutes).
It was moved by Alderman Dickerson, seconded by Alderman Graves, to grXi t
a permit to the 0. T. Young Co. for paving a portion of Mimosa Lane and N.
Cleveland Avenue, this paving to meet City specifications. Motion carried.
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There being no other business at this time, the Gocil st�esod adjourned
subject to the Mayor's call.
ATTEST: Mayor.
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ity Secretary.